泄露天机2018高考押题卷 英语(二)

【关键字】试题一、第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AThe annual World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland, in Jan 23-26, 20 18. What did Chinese entrepreneurs speak in the forum? Are there some quotable quotes for you?★ Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba GroupI think globalization cannot be stopped-no one can stop globalization, no one can stop trade. If trade stops, the world stops. Trade is the way to dissolve the war not cause the war,” said Ma in Davos, “Google, Facebook, Amazon and Alibaba—we are the luckiest companies of this century. But we have the responsibility to have a good heart, and do something good.★ Richard Liu, founder and chief executive officer of JD“Business is not only a way to make money but also a way to contribute yourself, to help people,” Liu said in a speech in Davos. “How can we face the fractured (分化的) world? That’s the topics of the Davos this year. I think a very important thing in business is cooperation. If we can unite, work together, (if) we work very closely, I think we can bring more hope to the people and we can build more trust between the people, countries and companies and partners,” he said.★Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip'Tourism is a sunrise industry. Since I entered Ctrip, every year there are new comers, which, first of all, shows that tour ism is booming,” Sun told in Davos. “We invested heavily in ABC.A refers to AI,B is big data, andC is cloud computing. As we continue to expand overseas, these three will be very good weapons for us. So we think those mean opportunity,” she sai d.★ Hu Xiaoming, president of Aliyun“In 2018, people will see the development in various countries more closely connected with cloud computing. More manufacturing enterprises and financial institutions will start to use ‘cloud’. And cloud computing will increase the efficiency of technology and finance,” Hu told Xinhua in Davos.1. What do Chinese entrepreneurs like Jack Ma and Richard Liu focus more on?A. More huge jumps in profits.B. The joined efforts of mankind.C. Reducing production costs.D. The role of science in business.2. What is the main business of Ctrip?A. Tourism.B. The creation of AI.C. Computer.D. Financial service online.3. What does Hu think will boost global economic development?A. Economy recovery.B. The World Economic Forum.C. Cloud computing.D. Financial efficiency.BLiving and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.If I have learned anything in my 18 years, it is communication that is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let others know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn’t solve anything.Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you can’t just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say “Hi”, and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.If you looked up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it would say “the exchange of ideas, the conveyance of information, correspondence (通信), means of communication: a letter or a message” To maintain a good relationship, you must keep commu nication strong. Let people know how you feel, even if it’s just by writing a note.When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell the m that you’ll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she hadto be home by mid night after the fireworks, but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren’t as mad and let the incident go.Communication is the key factor here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn’t a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell the other person how you feel — listening is the key factor to communication.4. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A. The disagreement between generations.B. The importance of communication.C. The great importance of keeping silent.D. The necessity of making your feeling known.5. When parents and children are in communication, the key to a happy relationship is that .A. parents should listen to their childrenB. children should always obey their parentsC. parents and children should not yell or ignoreD. equality plays a part in family communication6. What does the example in this passage prove?A. Sophie’s parents did a good job in listening to her.B. Children should first explain themselves to their parents.C. Communication is the solution to misunderstanding.D. Parents would be mad at their children’s returning home late.7. What can we learn from the passage?A. Walk away instead of yelling if communication fails.B. It is better to say “Hi” to others than say nothing.C. Talking is more important than listening in communication.D. You should feel good about yourself when communicating.CMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retirement community in San Jose, Calif., which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.8. What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A. uncertainB. doubtfulC. indifferentD. optimistic9. What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. The collection of social activities.B. The name of a retirement community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle.D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.10. Examples are given in the third and fourth paragraphs to proveA. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaC. how driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter people’s life eventually11. What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.C. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.DMass communication has been growing and affecting the way communities and people behave. At every stage of the development of communication, from the telegraph to the Internet, societies have had to adapt to its effects. But have the effects been more positive or negative?The saying “knowledge is power” has been an excellent motivator for people to improve their lives, but today the massive amount of information available through the Internet doesn’t always seem to be helping people in the way we’d hoped. Rather than improving people’s lives and bringing us closer together, the information age is making us more divided and irresponsible.Nevertheless, many people find comfort in their virtual (虚拟的) worlds and are happy to connect with real-life friends and online friends from the familiar surroundings of their living rooms. However, being able to reinvent themselves online and be whoever they want to be leads to the question of whether they are losing their identities by living in a virtual world. It’s not all bad news, however. Masscommunication has helped change some attitudes for the better. Take our views on the environment for example. Internet campaigns by governments and other organizations have helped popularize the ideas of recycling, protecting wildlife and reducing pollution.Modem electronic communication now influences every aspect of our lives - it is a powerful tool that has raised some concerns for society. However, it has also brought countless benefits to society. At the end of the day, it can be used both for good or evil, which largely relies on the morals and sense of responsibility of the individual or community involved. In short, it needs to be used with care.12. According to the text, the information age today .A. helps people improve their livesB. fully shows “Knowledge is power”C. makes people feel more connected to othersD. fails to achieve our expectations sometimes13. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. People only connect with online friends.B. Online friends can be comforting for all people.C. Virtual lives can make people clear of who they are.D. The Internet helps to raise our environmental awareness.14. What is the writer’s attitude to electronic communication in the last paragraph?A. It should be used in a cautious way.B. It does more harm than good to society.C. Its side effects can’t be handled by individuals.D. It should be strictly controlled by the government.15. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The comfort of the virtual worlds.B. The effects of mass communication.C. The development of mass communication.D. The way to use modem mass communication.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，細分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★启封前S5U2018全国卷II高考压轴卷英语第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A．￡ 19.15.B．￡9.18.C．￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What will the man do during the vacation?A. Wor in a clothes storeB. Travel around with SamC. Go to the countryside2. what's the probable relationship between the speaers?A. Husband and wifeB. Customer and waitressC. Wormates3. How does the woman sound?A. Ecited.B. Confused.C. Annoyed.4. What does the woman thin Tom needs?A. Punishment.B. Suggestions.C. Encouragement.5. Where does the woman find her mobile phone?A. On the tableB. On the chairC. In her bag.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

英语试题 第1页（共12页） 英语试题 第2页（共12页）2018年高考原创押题卷【全国Ⅱ卷】英 语第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AHuang Hua, 36, has been working at the Yangshan Deep Water Port for 13 years. But for the first twelve years, he worked as a driver, operating machines in sky-high cranes (吊车). Now, his work location has moved to a control center, monitoring the cranes from afar.―At a traditional port, I would work with a handle all day, repeating the same motion 12 hours a day, four days a week. I used to have lots of neck problems. Now the task is less physically challenging, but much more complex,‖ says Huang, who is now a crane teleoperator.Now, Huang’s daily work is to closely monitor a dozen computer screens, collect data on the operation status of each cargo crane, and deal with emergencies and malfunctions (故障).Manual workers like Huang are no longer needed at the terminal. Bridge cranes, auto-guided vehicles and rail-mounted gantry cranes (轨行龙门吊) are now taking over the job. While the labor cost is down 70 percent, the handling efficiency has increased by 50 percent.The Vice General Manager of the Shangdong Container Terminal Branch, Luo Yunjie told CGTN that all the automated handling equipment is designed and manufactured in China. Once the fourth phase (期) enters full operation, it will be able to handle 6.3 million TEUs. This will further strengthen Shanghai Port’s status as the busiest in the world.Shanghai has the ambition of becoming a global shipping center by 2020. Phase IV of the Yangshan Port marks an important step in reaching that goal. In the near future, the Shanghai Port not only aims to gather more value-added shipping resources and offer more various services, but also to play an even bigger role in the country’s Belt and Road initiative.21. What is the difference between Huang’s present job and that of the past? A. He works fewer days a week.B. He has fewer neck problems.C. He can operate cranes in a control center far away.D. His task is less physically challenging, but much more complex22. Why are n’t manual workers like Huang needed at the terminal any longer? A. Because the labor cost is down 70 percent. B. Because they have more important work to do. C. Because they aren’t strong enough to work there.D. Because all the jobs are done by bridge cranes, auto-guided vehicles and rail-mounted gantry cranes. 23. Which is the most suitable to use to describe present Yangshan Deep Water Port? A. The busiest. B. The best.C. The largest.D. The most advanced. B―City Cycling USA: Los Angeles,‖ a pocket -sized tour guide to seeing Los Angeles on two wheels, is seemingly for visitors; for locals, its series of bike-friendly paths and itineraries (行程) are a road-map to becoming tourists in their own city again.―City Cycling‖ explores five neighborhoods in the Westside and Eastside and generally north of the 10 and south of the 101. Itineraries fit the period of a day, beginning with spots for coffee, walking along museums and shops, and finishing off with recommendations of where to buy a well-deserved drink. Published by Thames and Hudson in association with London cycling brand Rapha Racing, the guidebook is among the first U.S. sections — alongside New York, Chicago and San Francisco — in a series launched in 2013 with biking tours of eight European cities.Greatest hits such as the Bradbury Building and Echo Park Lake are included in the neighborhood tours, with plenty of fashionable places for where to eat — Eggslut, Pine & Crane and Gjusta. The guide is a reminder of how crowdedly packed each enclave (飞地) of L.A. is with unusual destinations, the large number of places to explore within a few square mile radius (半径), easily done once we step out of the car.Los Angeles’ famously pleasant weather makes it an ideal city for e xploring by bike; neighborhoods have different styles. While the car still plays an important role, cycling culture, like CicLAvia, already has full support,英语试题第3页（共12页）英语试题第4页（共12页）and is prepared to grow with the implementation (实施) of Mobility Plan 2035, which aims to make the city more bike friendly. ―City Cycling USA: Los Angeles‖ is a start.24. Who is City Cycling USA: Los Angeles really intended for?A. Visitors on bikes.B. Locals on bikes.C. Tourist on bikesD. Bicyclists25. Where does each itinerary begin and end?A. Where there is a café.B. Where drink can be bought easily.C. Where it is convenient for tourists on bikes.D. Where there are museums and shops.26. What are Eggslut, Pine & Crane and Gjusta used for?A. Places where you can eat.B. Destinations you can reach within a day.C. Guides to a enclave of L.A. crowded with unusual destinations.D. Places where you can see the Bradbury Building and Echo Park Lake.27. Why is Los Angeles fit to explore by bike?A. Because it is bike friendly.B. Because of cycling culture.C. Because of Mobility Plan 2035.D. Because of its pleasant weather.CRoger Federer, who recently became the oldest man to hold the No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis at the age 36, will bring a 12-match winning streak (连胜) to the BNP Paribas Open, which starts this week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.Federer, a five-time winner of the hard-court event and a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, on Tuesday was seeded No. 1 in a field that has been given up by injuries to several excellent players. Among those missing are world No. 2 Rafael Nadal (hip injury), Stan Wawrinka (knee), who lost to Federer in the 2017 final, David Goffin (eye) and Andy Murray (hip surgery).Federer, who has spent 305 weeks of his career at the top the Assn of Tennis Professional world rankings, must reach the semifinals (半决赛) at Indian Wells to keep his No. 1 status. If he exits sooner than that, Nadal would regain the top spot. Federer has a first-round bye (轮空) and a seemingly easy projected route to the quarterfinals, where he likely would face No. 5 seed Dominic Thiem of Austria.Five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic, who had a small medical intervention (干预) on his troublesome right elbow earlier this year, was seeded 10th in the tournament. Djokovic has played only four matches this year because of his elbow problems and hasn’t played a tournament since he lost to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January.Maria Sharapova of Russia will face Naomi Osaka of Japan on Wednesday with their match scheduled for not before 5:00 p.m.On Thursday, Serena Williams will play Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will play Heather Watson of the United Kingdom during the evening session (7 p.m. start).28. Why does Federer have a seemingly easy projected route to the quarterfinals?A. Because he is seeded No. 1B. Because many excellent players are missing.C. Because he has a first-round bye.D. Because he is well enough to beat any player.29. Who is most likely to be the seed next to Federer among the players who can play in the BNP Paribas Open?A. Rafael Nadal.B. Dominic Thiem.C. Novak Djokovic.D. Maria Sharapova.30. What is the trouble with Novak Djokovic, which stopped him playing the tournament?A. He has elbow problems.B. He has played fewest matches.C. He lost to Hyeon Chung.D. He was seeded 10th in the tournament.31. Why does the author use most words to talk about Federer?A. Because he is seeded No. 1.B. Because will bring a 12-match winning streak.C. Because the author believes he can beat anyone in the tournament.D. Because he is the oldest to hold the No. 1 ranking and was seeded No. 1.DChinese researchers say they have come up with a simple way to find out a person’s biological age —how much the body has aged physically – through a urine (尿) test.Their findings will help researchers conduct numbers of ageing studies and even predict a person’s risk of英语试题 第5页（共12页） 英语试题 第6页（共12页）age-related diseases, according to a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Ageing Neuroscience.Another paper by researchers at the Beijing Hospital and the West China Hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan province, said on Tuesday that people aged at different rates due to changes in their genetic make-up and their environment.Chronological age – which is based on one’s birth date —was an inaccurate measure of biological age so a more accurate method was needed, the team said.Ageing is driven by the lifelong gradual accumulation of a broad variety of molecular (分子) faults in the body’s cells. The team said they had identified a matter —8-oxoGsn — that indicated increases in oxidative (氧化性) damage in urine as people’s bodies aged.Cai Jianping, a co-author at the Beijing Hospital, said: ―As we age, we suffer increasing oxidative damage and so the levels of oxidative matters increase in our body.‖ The team tested the levels of 8-oxoGsn in urine samples from 1,228 Chinese people aged two to 90 and concluded the marker helped accurately determine the stage of biological ageing in adults.They had previously found that 8-oxoGsn levels also increased with age in the urine of animals such as mice. The team has also developed a rapid analysis technique called ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography, which can process up to 10 urine samples an hour, according to the study.32. Scientifically speaking, by what does a doctor judge the stage of a person getting old? A. His condition.B. His biological age.C. His psychology.D. His chronological age.33. What are the outer factors the speed of one’s ageing physically depend on?A. One’s birth date.B. The increases in oxidative damage in urine.C. The changes in their genetic make-up and their environment.D. The accumulation of various m olecular faults in the body’s cells .34. Which can take the place of the underlined word ―marker ‖ in the sixth paragraph ? A. 8-oxoGsn. B. Molecular faults.C. Oxidative damage.D. Stage of biological ageing in adults. 35. What is the passage about? A. Why people are ageing.B. How to delay people’s ageing physically.C. What determines the stage of people’s ageing physically.D. A rapid method with which to judge how much people are aging physically. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

本试卷由四个部分组成。

其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。

第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What time is it now?A. 10:10 a.m.B. 10:20 a.m.C. 10:30 a.m.2. What do the speakers think of the classical literature class?A. Boring.B. Interesting.C. Difficult.3. What does the girl want the man to do with her?A. See a film.B. Visit her friend.C. Eat ice cream later.4. What will the man do this weekend?A. Celebrate his sister’s birthday.B. Go skiing with his parents.C. Go to the movies with the woman.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their class.B. Their adventure.C. Their plan.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试考前押题卷英语试题（附答案）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。

1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a supermarket.C. In a bus station.2. What is probably the man?A. A tourist.B. A ticket seller.C. A taxi driver.3. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and student.C. Manager and secretary.4. What are the two speakers most probably doing?A. Getting ready for a meeting.B. Discussing what to do.C. Preparing for a trip.5. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Fix the computer herself.B. Buy a new computer.C. Meet the man downtown.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试黑白卷押题（全国Ⅱ黑卷）英语试题（word版）第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. At home.C. In a radio station.2. How will the weather probably be tomorrow?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Schoolmates.C. Teacher and student.4. What will the man do for his mother?A. Buy some flowers.B. Buy a clock.C. Make a birthday cake.5. What does the woman say about the man?A. Chicken-hearted.B. Brave.C. Funny.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

《2018高考预测押题密卷》英语Ⅱ卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A.There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.University of Oxford, EnglandFounded in: 1096The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.University of Salamanca, SpainFounded in: 1218This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.University of Padua, ItalyFounded in: 1222This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in 1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in theeducated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.21. How did the University of Oxford become quite popular？A. It received a lot of financial support from Henry IIB. It decided to run more courses to educate more students.C. Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.D. Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.22. The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that ________.A. Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeableB. Columbus graduated from the University of SalamancaC. Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the universityD. Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him23. As for the University of Padua, we know that ________.A. It is located in the west of MadridB. It is the third oldest university in EuropeC. Theology and law were the first subjects taught thereD. It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanitiesB.It was the simplest of moments. I had just raised the curtains in our living room, and was struck by the views of Central Park, bathed in the morning light. The Park is always wonderful-it’s one of the reasons why Phil and I chose this apartment when we were looking for a place to live when we moved to the new city. But on this particular day the park was especially breathtaking, her deep green leaves gently waving as if to say good morning to me.“I am so grateful for this amazing view,” I said to Phil, who as sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. “It really is a gift, you know?” And that got me thinking about how important it is to be grateful for the things we have in our lives, and not cry out for what we don’t have.I am thankful for so many everyday gifts that are finely woven into my life like my loving life partner, good friends, inspiring work, a close, caring family, smart colleagues, good health and lots of laughter. And, yes, a great view of Central Park.Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote, “Ke ep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”-and I truly believe that. When we live life too fast to stop and acknowledge our daily gifts; when we let those moments slip by without embracing them in true thankfulness, we’re missing out on how blessed we are. Some may wonder why I’m writing this nearly two months after Thanksgiving, but maybe that’s the point: why designate just one day a year to express our gratitude when there is really so much to be thankful for every day?24. The first paragraph serves as a (n) ________.A. backgroundB. explanationC. commentD. introduction25. According to the text, the underlined word “it” probably refers to ________.A. the morning lightB. this particular dayC. the amazing view of the Central ParkD. the living room the author and Phil are living in26. The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A. We should be merciful to othersB. We should be blessed with other’s true thankfulnessC. We should live a slow-paced life and appreciate our daily giftsD. We should express as much gratitude to the people and things as possible27. The underlined phrase “cry out for” probably means ________.A. want badlyB. prepare passionatelyC. seek earnestlyD. expect enthusiasticallyC.Researchers are using the polio virus (脊髓灰质炎病毒) to fight cancer cells in the brain.A team at Duke University is using a polio virus to infect tumor cells. It triggers an immune response that lasts for several months. The tumor goes away permanently.Dr. Matthias Gromeier began clinical trials more than three years ago. So far, 12 of 20 patients with a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma have responded well to the treatment. Gromeier said these patients had no cha nce of survival before the treatment. He added, “If you look at them today, you would not know they were cancer patients.”This may seem like a miracle cure. But Gromeier pointed out that the approach has limits. It causes a toxic (有毒的) reaction that can cause brain swelling. This causes other side effects like muscle weakness and paralysis, seizures (突然发作), limb swelling and tingling (刺痛), speech impairment (损伤) and headaches.Still, Gromeier said, “I am optimistic that we have iden tified the right dose and to use our virus right way to get an immune response strong enough to fight the tumor, but not so strong to harm the patient.” He called immunotherapy “the most exciting and most promising development in cancer research.” He said it would one day transform the way tumors are treated.Glioblastomas, the most common and deadly of all brain cancers, affect an estimated 240,000 people around the world per year.28. According to the text, the side effects of using a polio virus to infect tumor cells include ________.a. brain swellingb. hearing impairmentc. headachesd. seizuree. blindnessf. limb swelling and tinglingA. a, b, c, dB. b, c, d, fC. a, c, d, eD. a, c, d, f29. The underlined word “triggers” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A. A. sets offB. cuts offC. builds upD. breaks up30. The third paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A. when Dr. Matthias Gromeier began the clinical trialsB. how many patients have benefited from the treatmentC. the effective result of the treatmentD. the reason why Dr. Matthias Gromeier started the clinical trials31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. A New Research on Brain TumorB. Promising Development in Canver ResearchC. A Miracle made in Brian Cancer TreatmentD. Polio Virus Used to Kill Brain TumorsD.Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of l ife’s simpler pleasures.David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity (名人) lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, “I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don’t let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is.”Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure thr ough his stomach as well as his family. He said, “I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take.”Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker (摇滚歌手) Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, “Walking my dog makes me happy.” The joy at the word “walkies” never decreases. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.32. What is the function of the first paragraph?A. To inform us what true happiness means.B. To bring in the topic to be discussed.C. To explain to us where we can get true happiness.D. To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.33. According to the text, who claim that “FOOD” is the key to their pleasure?A. Len Goodman and Andy MurrayB. Rod Stewart and Paul McCartneyC. Paul McCartney and Len GoodmanD. Sarah Fertguson and Nigel Farage34. It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of ________.A. judgesB. dogsC. fairiesD. dandelions35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Actual Meaning of True HappinessB. Simpler Ways to Obtain True HappinessC. Celebrities Are Happier than the OrdinaryD. True Happiness Comes from Life’s Simpler Pleasures第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018年高考押题卷(英语2）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15 小题; 每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AEnviro-holidaysTravel with a conscience and help make the world a better place.ProgramTravel to Kunyuu tee nai CHANG Reserve in ThailandWork in the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants. Stay from two weeks ($1800) to three months($3500). Fees for a good cause: animal rescues, elephant medical care, habitat restoration, and supporting local communities in education and conservation.Just book and pay for your own return flight. All meals provided. For anyone over 18.You’ll love the localsExperience the real Thailand.Accommodation is homestay so you get to live with the locals.Meet like—minded people from around the world, all enthusiastically helping elephants.We’ll meet you at the airport and take of you to the Wildlife Centre.You’ll be trained to support the work of vets, rangers and wildlife carers.TestimonialsTui (New Zealand): I spent a month in 2014. Worked hard and loved every minute. The elephants are wonderful. Staff do a great job. Met people from all over the world. Breaks my heart that elephant habitats are shrinking.Jarrod (USA): Definitely recommend this type of Holiday. So worth while.Sebastiaan (the Netherlands): Enviro-holidays staff were really helpful. Elephants amazing.Contact us at ENVIRO-HOLIDAYSMake a difference to wildlife on your next holiday!21. What can you experience during the Enviro-holidays?A. Train the local carers.B. Help work in the rescue.C. Watch animal performances.D. Meet enthusiastic holiday lovers.22. Who will meet you at the airport?A. Friendly locals.B. Holiday travelers.C. Elephant trainers.D. Enviro -holiday staff.23. What is a Testimonial?A. A test.B. A recommendation.C. An introduction.D. A directory.BIt was 7:15 a. m. on June 1, 2016, and Gary Messina, now 58, was on his morning run along New York City’s East River. S uddenly he saw a man jump into the dark river below.When Messina reached the river, the man was screaming for help, clearly unable to swim. If he had intended to kill himself that morning, he had now changed his mind. Other joggers also heard the man’s h elp. David Blauzvern and John Green jumped in. Messina joined them in the river.Just as the jumper was losing strength, Blauzvern grabbed him. The pair were about 30 yards from the seawall when Messina and Green caught up to them. By now, a crowd had gathered on land. “A rescue boat is on its way,” someone yelled to them. Treading water (踩水)was getting tougher by the minute. The jumper was deadweight in his rescuers’ arms. After ten minutes, they managed to get to the river’s edge. Fighting the current an d holding the man above the water quickly became exhausting, so they gave in to drifting while staying as close to the wall as they could.Fifteen minutes after the men had jumped into the river, the two-man rescue boat appeared. But because it couldn’t r isk getting too close to the seawall, the men had to swim out to it.Blauzvern remembers being pulled down just as someone in the boat grabbed onto the man, allowing Blauzvern to let go. I was completely out of energy at this point, he says.Somehow, he grasped a pole attached to the boat deck and hauled himself aboard. The men in the water pushed the jumper while the men in the boat pulled him up and, finally, to safety. Messina and Green then got themselves aboard, and within ten minutes, the group was back on land. The man they had saved was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Details on his condition have not been released.As for the rescuers, each of them was at work by 10:30 a. m. I was a bit late, admits Blauzvern, smiling. But I had a good excuse.24. Who caught hold of the jumper and got on board first?A. The boatman.B. Gary Messina.C. David Blauzvern.D. John Green.25. Which is the right order of the rescue?a. The two man rescue boat appeared.b. Messina and Green caught up to them.c. They managed to get to the river’s edge.d. Blauzvern and Green jumped into the river.e. Messina and Green got themselves aboard.A. deabeB. dbcaeC. bcaedD. bdcae26. How long did the rescue possibly take?A. A whole morning.B. Within 15 minutes.C. More than 4 hours.D. About half an hour.27. What happened to the rescuers at last?A. They were sent to hospital.B. They were all pulled up to safety.C. They were back to work, normally.D. They were punished for being late.CIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great wordsmith and playwright. But he was not the only great master of dramatic writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theatre.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered China’s greatest playwright and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 in Linchuan, Jiangxi province, and pursued a low key career as an official until, in 1598 and aged 49, he retired to focused on writing. Unlike Shakespeare’s large body of plays, poems and sonnets, , Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin 《紫钗记》, The Peony Pavilion 《牡丹亭》, A Dream under a Southern Bough 《南柯记》, and Dream of Handan 《邯郸记》. The Peony Pavilion is considered Tangs masterpiece. The latter three are constructed around a dream narrative, a device through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explores human nature beyond the social and political restrictions of the time.Tang lived towards the end of the Ming dynasty (1368—1644) and the popularity of his works had a good reason. Similar to Shakespeare, his success rode the wave of a renaissance(文艺复兴)in theatre as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare’s England, Tangs works became hugely popular in China too. During Tangs China, the way, in which play-texts were enjoyed and performed, changed. Kunqu opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southern China to become a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tangs work benefitted greatly from the popularity of Kunqu opera, and his play-texts are considered kunqu classics.While Tang and Shakespeare lived a world away from each other, they share in common the humanity of their drama, their iconic, heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.28. What’s the best title of the text?A. Tang XianzuThe Shakespeare of ChinaB. Kunqu Opera a Symbol of Chinese CultureC. Tang Xianzu and His Work —The Peony PavilionD. Shakespeare and His Influence on Chinese Theatre29. According to Paragraph 3, Tangs plays .A. are love stories based on real eventsB. reflect political environment at that timeC. focus on discovering human emotionsD. are mainly about dreams of females30. The underlined phrase in paragraph 4 probably means .A. led toB. called upC. set offD. benefited from31. How is the text developed?A. By analyzing data.B. By telling stories.C. By making comparisons.D. By providing arguments.DThe Edge office building in Amsterdam prides itself on good coffee, lots of natural light no desk is far from a window and a gym that allows you not just to get fit but also to contribute to the energy supply of the office.It also flushes its toilets with rainwater, has a robot security guard that will challenge you if you wander around at night and a whole range of clever technology to make the building sustainable (可持续性).The developers behind it, Dutch firm OVG, liked it so much that they moved in when it was finished. The building, whose main tenant (租户) is a firm named Deloitte, was designed by London-based architects PLP Architecture.The ceilings of The Edge were fixed with 28,000 sensors, which measure temperature, light, motion and humidity (湿度). The lighting, designed by Phillips, is also smart each one of the LED panels is ultra-efficient and requires only a tiny amount of electricity.The building is doing its bit to encourage its workers to go greener. There is a huge space for bikes and a whole wall designed for electric car charging points in the underground car park. Besides, the building is heated and cooled via an energy storage system. Hot water is stored in wells in the ground during summer to help heat the building in winter and cold water in the same way in the winter to cool the building in the warmer months. There are no radiators in The Edge—all the heating is provided by cables that run through the ceilings. One carries data and the other water to provide a proper temperature across the whole structure.Both Deloitte, the building’s ma in tenant, and OVG, the developer, are open about the fact that The Edge is an experimental project and that not everything has worked.32. What’s special about the gym in The Edge?A. You can get a good coffee for free.B. The energy you burnt can be recycled.C. You can get a reward after working out.D. The equipment can provide energy to you.33. According to the passage, PLP .A. designed the building for the firm OVGB. bought the building as an experimental projectC. rented the building to research on energy savingD. invited Deloitte to assess the building’s function34. Which words can best describe The Edge?A. Economical and traditional.B. Automatic and unbelievable.C. Transparent and energy-saving.D. Smart and environmentally friendly.35. What will the next paragraph probably talk about?A. One of The Edges challenges.B. How everything in The Edge works.C. When the business in The Edge starts.D. One of the results of the experiment.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试黑白卷押题（全国Ⅱ黑卷）英语试题（word版）第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. At home.C. In a radio station.2. How will the weather probably be tomorrow?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Schoolmates.C. Teacher and student.4. What will the man do for his mother?A. Buy some flowers.B. Buy a clock.C. Make a birthday cake.5. What does the woman say about the man?A. Chicken-hearted.B. Brave.C. Funny.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

泄露天机——高考押题精粹英语本卷共18题，三种题型：阅读理解、英语知识运用和写作。

阅读理解10小题，英语知识运用4小题，写作4小题。

第一部分阅读理解 (共10小题)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。

A1Radha Taralekar helped teach Imelda how to protect herself from HIV, though the two have never met, and neither knows the other’s name. Taralekar received no payment for the job. For Taralekar, the project gave her the chance to use her professional experi ence. “I want to serve people with my medical knowledge,” she said. For some, the inspiration to volunteer online was far more personal. After losing his wife to cancer, Tony Selman spent many hours online helping Cancer Research to collect information on the illness. “Seeing how painful she was when my wife was dying, I decided to help scientists find a way to treat cancer,” he said.Interests and hobbies are also one of the reasons. Sam Luk joined other online volunteers to try to help the police solve murder cases. The police posted them online, calling for volunteers to help them to make sense of the messages. “I am interested in this and I love Sherlock Holmes,” said Luk.For writer Clay Shirky, some large online volunteering projects help millions of people, giving him a sense of achievement. He helps write Wikipedia, the world’s biggest encyclopedia (百科全书), which is written by people willing to use their professional knowledge.1. We can know that Radha Taralekar may be a ____.A. teacherB. doctorC. writerD. policewoman2. Why did Tony Selman decide to help Cancer Research?B. He saw many people die of cancer.C. His wife was dead because of cancer.D. He became a member of Cancer Research.3. Sam Luk volunteered to help the police because of ____.A. his interests and hobbiesB. his duty of workC. money in returnD. a sense of achievement4. How many reasons why people help strangers online are mentioned in the text?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.【答案】1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D【解析】1. B推理判断题。

河北衡水中学2018年高考押题试卷英语试卷（二）第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When will the party be held?A.On the 13th at 8:30 p.m.B.On the 30th at 8:00 a.m.C.On the 30th at 8:30 p.m.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The way to get her hair fixed.B.An appointment with a hairdresser.C.An appointment with a teacher.3.What does the man mean to do?A.Fix his old car.B.Solve a math problem.C.Give the woman a lift.4.Who is the woman most probably?A.The man's boss.B.The man's mother.C.The man's colleague.5.Where is the post office?A.Beside a bookshop.B.Near an office building.C.At the second light.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

2018年高考英语押题卷2（带答案和解释）英语本试卷共12页。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时1style desksUCL Eastman Dental LibraryThe newly refurbished UCL Eastman Dental Library is located halfway along Gray’s Inn Road and is open from Monday to Friday, 900 am–800 pm The library has 72 study spaces, and many IT facilities are available The library also has a study room for meetings and a puter room with an interactive whiteboard UCL Language Speech Science LibraryUCL Language Speech Science Library (LaSS) has disabled access and has recently been refurbished to add extra study spaces With only 49 spaces, LaSS is smaller than most other UCL Libraries and tends to fill up relatively quickly, so get there early to avoid disappointmentSenate House LibraryThis one may be cheating as the Senate House Library is not technically a UCL library However, all UCL students and staff can register for free membership online With millions of books and journals, Senate House Library offers some places a little less used by UCL students but perfect for getting down to some hard work21 The four places are mainly introduced to someone who __________A loves readingB is preparing for examsC likes learning onlineD prefers to study in libraries【解析】细节理解题。

河北衡水中学2018年高考押题试卷英语试卷（二）第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When will the party be held?A.On the 13th at 8:30 p.m.B.On the 30th at 8:00 a.m.C.On the 30th at 8:30 p.m.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The way to get her hair fixed.B.An appointment with a hairdresser.C.An appointment with a teacher.3.What does the man mean to do?A.Fix his old car.B.Solve a math problem.C.Give the woman a lift.4.Who is the woman most probably?A.The man's boss.B.The man's mother.C.The man's colleague.5.Where is the post office?A.Beside a bookshop.B.Near an office building.C.At the second light.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

《2018高考预测押题密卷》英语Ⅱ卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A.There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.University of Oxford, EnglandFounded in: 1096The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.University of Salamanca, SpainFounded in: 1218This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.University of Padua, ItalyFounded in: 1222This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school.It is said to be founded in 1222 by a group of students and professors.Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world.In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.21. How did the University of Oxford become quite popularA. It received a lot of financial support from Henry IIB. It decided to run more courses to educate more students.C. Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.D. Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.22. The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that________.A. Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeableB. Columbus graduated from the University of SalamancaC. Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the universityD. Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him23. As for the University of Padua, we know that ________.A. It is located in the west of MadridB. It is the third oldest university in EuropeC. Theology and law were the first subjects taught thereD. It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanitiesB.It was the simplest of moments. I had just raised the curtains in our living room, and was struck by the views of Central Park, bathed in the morning light. The Park is always wonderful-it’s one of the reasons why Phil and I chose this apartment when we were looking for a place to live when we moved to the new city. But on this particular day the park was especially breathtaking, her deep green leaves gently waving as if to say good morning to me.“I am so grateful for this amazing view,” I said to Phil, who as sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. “It really is a gift, you know” And that got me thinking about how important it is to be grateful for the things we have in our lives, and not cry out for what we don’t have. I am thankful for so many everyday gifts that are finely woven into my life like my loving life partner, good friends, inspiring work, a close, caring family, smart colleagues, good health and lots of laughter. And, yes, a great view of Central Park.Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote, “Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”-and I truly believe that. When we live life too fast to stop and acknowledge our daily gifts; when we let those moments slip by without embracing them in true thankfulness, we’re missing out on how blessed we are. Some may wonder why I’m writing this nearly t wo months after Thanksgiving, but maybe that’s the point: why designate just one day a year to express our gratitude when there is really so much to be thankful for every day24. The first paragraph serves as a (n) ________.A. backgroundB. explanationC. commentD. introduction25. According to the text, the underlined word “it” probably refers to ________.A. the morning lightB. this particular dayC. the amazing view of the Central ParkD. the living room the author and Phil are living in26. The last paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A. We should be merciful to othersB. We should be blessed with other’s true thankfulnessC. We should live a slow-paced life and appreciate our daily giftsD. We should express as much gratitude to the people and things as possible27. The underlined phrase “cry out for” probably means ________.A. want badlyB. prepare passionatelyC. seek earnestlyD. expect enthusiasticallyC.Researchers are using the polio virus (脊髓灰质炎病毒) to fight cancer cells in the brain.A team at Duke University is using a polio virus to infect tumor cells. It triggers an immune response that lasts for several months. The tumor goes away permanently.Dr. Matthias Gromeier began clinical trials more than three years ago. So far, 12 of 20 patients with a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma have responded well to the treatment. Gromeier said these patients had no chance of survival before the treatment. He added, “If you look at them today, you would not know they we re cancer patients.”This may seem like a miracle cure. But Gromeier pointed out that the approach has limits. It causes a toxic (有毒的) reaction that can cause brain swelling. This causes other side effects like muscle weakness and paralysis, seizures (突然发作), limb swelling and tingling (刺痛), speech impairment (损伤) and headaches.Still, Gromeier said, “I am optimistic that we have identified the right dose and to use our virus right way to get an immune response strong enough to fight the tumor, but not so st rong to harm the patient.” He called immunotherapy “the most exciting and most promising development in cancer research.” He said it would one day transform the way tumors are treated.Glioblastomas, the most common and deadly of all brain cancers, affect an estimated 240,000 people around the world per year.28. According to the text, the side effects of using a polio virus to infect tumor cells include ________.a. brain swellingb. hearing impairmentc. headachesd. seizuree. blindnessf. limb swelling and tinglingA. a, b, c, dB. b, c, d, fC. a, c, d, eD. a, c, d, f29. The underlined word “triggers” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A. A. sets offB. cuts offC. builds upD. breaks up30. The third paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A. when Dr. Matthias Gromeier began the clinical trialsB. how many patients have benefited from the treatmentC. the effective result of the treatmentD. the reason why Dr. Matthias Gromeier started the clinical trials31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passageA. A New Research on Brain TumorB. Promising Development in Canver ResearchC. A Miracle made in Brian Cancer TreatmentD. Polio Virus Used to Kill Brain TumorsD.Their wealth, fame and power put their heads and shoulders above us ordinary. But according to these celebrities, true happiness lies in some of life’s simpler pleasures.David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their well-being. But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity (名人) lives. The Dutchess of York Sarah Fertguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high was a belief in magic and fairies. She said, “I do believe in fairies. I do believe magic and when you blow a dandelion (蒲公英) , you will see the light of the enchanted (施过魔法的) spreading their wings and disappearing on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes.Don’t let the day go by without looking for fairies an d magic. That makes me happy, as every day is.”Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he got his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said, “I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite I take.”Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing《舞动奇迹》judge Len Goodman, who said eating a bacon sandwich was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker (摇滚歌手) Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him uncontrollably happy.For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems that the key to the good life is a faithful dog. Tennis champion Andy Murray said he badly missed Rusty and Maggie May when he was playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed, saying, “Walking my dog makes me happy.” The joy at the word “walkies” never decreases.Such enthusiasm for something so simple is satisfying.32. What is the function of the first paragraphA. To inform us what true happiness means.B. To bring in the topic to be discussed.C. To explain to us where we can get true happiness.D. To tell us that celebrities are different from the ordinary.33. According to the text, who claim that “FOOD” is the key to theirpleasureA. Len Goodman and Andy MurrayB. Rod Stewart and Paul McCartneyC. Paul McCartney and Len GoodmanD. Sarah Fertguson and NigelFarage34. It can be inferred that Rusty and Maggie May are the names of________.A. judgesB. dogsC. fairiesD. dandelions35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passageA. The Actual Meaning of True HappinessB. Simpler Ways to Obtain True HappinessC. Celebrities Are Happier than the OrdinaryD. T rue Happiness Comes from Life’s Simpler Pleasures第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。