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2018届高三英语下学期第二次模拟试题 (II)注意事项：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）(略) 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。A（甘肃省高台一中xx高三第五次模拟）Heres a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.San Francisco Silent Film FestivalFilms at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical acpaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.May 29 to June 1; .silent film. orgUnion Street FestivalThis popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, theres beer, wine tasting and more separate themesfashion, cuisine, tech, locals craft, and health and fitness.June 7 to 10: .unionstreetfestival.North Beach FestivalThis is San Franciscos oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Situated in the Little Italy district, known for its associations with the “Beat Generation”, festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also as the “blessing of the animals”, a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) at 2 pm on both days of the festivalJune 14 to 16; .sfhorthbeach. orgStern Grove FestivalThis is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States, It includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well-known artists such as Smokey Robinson.Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24; .sterngrove. org21. Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?A. San Francisco Silent Film Festival. B. Union Street Festival.C. North Beach Festival.D. Stern Grove Festival.22. How is Beach Festival different from the other Festivals?A. It lasts the shortest time. B. Festival goers can enjoy food in it.C. It has the longest history of food. D. Some foreign culture is presented in it.23. When can you enjoy the oldest art festival in the United States?A. Saturdays in May. B. Saturdays in July.C. Sundays in May. D. Sundays in July.BI considered an active social life as basic human necessity. Yet when it dawned on me just how much time I was spending socializing, I realized I may be taking it to an extreme. I calculated that, on average, I was spending 22 hours or more each week on social activities. So, to see what would happen to my work output, health and wellbeing, I decided to try and cut out my social life entirely.I knew, at times, I filled my schedule simply out of fear of missing out (FOMO), but also as a way to shift focus away from my work. For one month, I declined all in-person activities with friends: going out for drinks; dinners; parties and non-work related events, to see if it would make me more productive, improve my focus and career prospects.On day one of the month-long experiment, I had to fight some anxiety over missing out. But as the days passed, I started to relax. I only had one option to consider for Saturday nightto stay homeand this limitation left me more satisfied in my decision. I felt more content working, reading or watching TV.While I found more time to work, I also noticed a change in my overall health. I found myself cooking more at home, doing daily exercise, getting to bed earlier each night, reading, and enjoying moments of rest and boredom throughout the day.Having no social life left me more free time than Id imagine. Such idle moments are vital for creativity, and mind wandering has been linked to creative problem solving. During the experiment I found myself regularly brainstorming new ideas and reimagining existing projects.Of course socializing is an important way to build work contacts. While one month of no social life did not impact my relationship with existing clients, if I had continued, it may harm my ability to build new ones.24. What did the author realize about his socializing?A. It was difficult for him to contact people.B. Its a necessary part of his life and work.C. He had spent too much time in socializing.D. He should have spent more time socializing.25. How did the author feel on the first day of his experiment?A. He felt anxious that he might be left out.B. He felt more energetic to get down to work.C. He felt relaxed not having to contact people.D. He felt doubtful whether he could hold on.26. What benefit did the author find to let his mind wander lazily?A. He could have more time with his family.B. He could solve problems in a creative way.C. He could be more concentrated on his work.D. He could free himself from the work contacts.27. What would the author do after the experiment?A. Live a quiet life with his family away from the outside.B. Make a new social life with any possible customers.C. Spare some time regularly for creative thinking alone.D. Continue his work contacts with his customers.C（河北衡水中学xx高三八模考试）How much weight a baby gains during its first month could determine its IQ, as a new research suggests. The study found that children who gain more weight, and whose heads grow quickly during the first month of life, tend to have a higher IQ when they start school.Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in Australia studied 13,800 children who were born at full-term. They found that those who put on 40% of their birth weight in the first four weeks had an IQ 1.5 points higher than those who only put on 15% of their birth weight. Those who experienced the biggest growth in head circumference (头围) also had the highest IQs by the age of six.“Head circumference is an indicator of brain volume, so a greater increase in head circumference in a newly-born baby suggests more rapid brain growth,” says the led author of the study, Dr. Lisa Smithers.She added, “Overall, newly-born children who grew faster in the first four weeks had higher IQ scores later in life. Those children who gained the most weight scored especially high on verbal (言语) IQ at age 6. This may be because the neural (神经的) structures for verbal IQ develop earlier in life, which means the rapid weight gain during the first month could be having a direct cognitive benefit for the children.”Previous studies have shown the association between early postnatal (产后的) diet and IQ, but this is the first study of its kind to focus on the IQ benefits of rapid weight gain in the first month of life. Dr. Smithers says the study further highlights the need for successful feeding of newly-born babies. “We know that many mothers have difficulty establishing breastfeeding in the first week of their babies life,” Dr. Smithers said.“The findings of our study suggest that if babies are having feeding problems, there needs to be early intervention (干预) in the management of that feeding.”28. The study mainly shows that _A. head circumference is certainly connected to IQ.B. babies heads grow quickly during the first month.C. full-term babies tend to be cleverer than premature babies. (早产儿)D. the more weight newly-born babies gain, the higher IQ they are likely to have.29. How did the researchers get their conclusion from the study?A. By asking questions.B. By making parison.C. By having a discussion.D. By referring to documents.30. According to Dr. Lisa Smithers, we can learn that _A. a kids verbal IQ scores reach its highest at age six.B. this study helps parents find feeding problems.C. quick weight gain benefits newly born babies on verbal IQ.D. this study reminds parents of the need for breastfeeding.31. The study differs from previous ones that _A. it associates early postnatal diet with IQ.B. it pays attention to the IQ of newly-born babies.C. it emphasizes the significance of successful feeding.D. it first focuses on the relation between IQ and weight gain in the first month of life.DGrowing up can sometimes seem like a roller coaster. There are ups and downs and unexpected turns. Abuse or neglect by adult can make the ride even rougher. But being bullied(欺凌) by another child can leave especially lasting scars. Thats the finding of a new study.Bullied kids face a high risk of mental health problems as teens and as young adults. Indeed bullied kids might be worse off than those who had suffered physical abuse or neglect, the study found.Dieter Wolke works at the University of Warwick in England. Until recently, most studies of child victims focused not on bullying but on maltreatment, this psychologist says. Maltreatment includes physical or emotional abuse, neglect or other behaviors that can harm a child.Wolkes team wanted to better understand how bullyings long-term effects pare to those due to maltreatment. They focused on 4,026 children in the United Kingdom and 1,420 more in the United States. Information about bullying and maltreatment was collected for American children to age 13.They collected the same information for British youth up to age 16. The researchers also gathered data on each individuals mental health as a young adult.Among the Americans, 36 percent of bullied kids had mental problems later. Those problems included anxiety, which is a state of excessive worry. They also included depression. That is a feeling of hopelessness that can last a long time. Among kids who had been maltreated by adults, 17 percent later suffered mental health problems. That was less than half the rate seen in people who had been bullied as school kids.In the U. K. group, the difference was less spectacular. Roughly 25 percent of the bullied kids reported mental health problems later, pared with about 17 percent who had been maltreated.But however you look at it, the finding are disturbing, Wolke says. They show that bullied children have similar or worse mental health problems later in life. And thats why he says schools, health services and other agencies must work together to end bullying.32. According to the passage, which of the statements is TRUE?A. Kids treated cruelly recover soon after they grow up.B. All bullied kids have mental health problems.C. Most kids with maltreatment experience tend to bee violent adults.D. Most studies didnt pay much attention to bullying until recently.33. How does the author support the theme of the text?A. By providing research results. B. By stating arguments.C. By explaining statistical data. D. By giving examples.34. The underlined word “spectacular” in paragraph 6 could be best replaced by _.A. slight B. dramaticC. specific D. similar35. According to the text, what does Wolke suggest doing?A. Taking good care of children. B. Joining hands to stop bullying.C. Keeping psychologically healthy. D. paring different types of abuse.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，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?Psychologists (心理学家）have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study， researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related with happiness._36_. Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isnt merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers一something they typically avoided._37_. None of the chatters reported being rejected.Small talk can also help us feel connected to our surroundings. People who smiled at， made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员）reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易）._38_One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not approached._39_.In one study, people who were rated “less curious” by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露）.But people who were considered “curious” needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. _40_. A. The same is true of gallery goers.B. They found that small talk is related with happinessC. But dont play down small talk just yet.D. Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger. E. A “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”.F. Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations. G. Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （江西省红色七校xx高三第一次联考）On Dec.13, xx, Nubia Wilson turned 16. But instead of _41_ with an exciting Sweet 16 birthday party, the California teen devoted this milestone to _42_the lives of orphans in Ethiopia.Through several summers of volunteer work at an Ethiopia orphanage, Nubia learned firsthand the severe poverty so many children _43_. In an email to The Huffington Post, Nubia said that she was _44_ struck by the childrens lack of access to _45_ their school only went through the fourth grade.Over the course of her volunteer work, Nubia became interested in one _46_, Hermela. She writes:Out of the many students in the kindergarten class, Hermela became _47_ and attached to me to a point where it was being _48_ for both of us to leave each other. She is now in the second grade. The thought of Hermela not being able to have her meal and _49_ education after the fourth grade became _50_ and I knew I had to do something.Thats when Nubia decided that she didnt want a traditional Sweet 16._51_, she wanted to use the money her parents would have spent on a party to establish _52_grade class for Hermela and other kids.“The money could provide a(n) _53_ solution that will serve for many years pared to the one-day _54_ of my party,”Nubia wrote to Huffpost Live. In short, I want Hermela to continue _55_.”After telling friends and family her _56_, Nubia set up a(n) _57_ page “Keep Hermela Smiling” on CrowdRise. Her _58_ will raise funds for the Fregenet Foundation, which funds education and munity services in Ethiopia.So far, Nubia has _59_ 2,781 of her 10,000 goal. Nubia says that her parents have been extremely _60_; theyre selling most of their Ethiopian artifacts to help raise funds.Nubias birthday may not have been a party, but its truly a celebration.41. A. municating B. celebrating C. peting D. promising42. A. experiencing B. enjoying C. rescuing D. improving43. A. concern B. discuss C. face D. describe44. A. hopefully B. slightly C. particularly D. quietly45. A. exploration B. education C. experiment D. entertainment46. A. teacher B. doctor C. student D. parent47. A. close B. mean C. funny D. polite48. A. difficult B. strange C. possible D. boring49. A. provide B. leave C. receive D. finish50. A. unimaginable B. unimportant C. unnecessary D. unfortable51. A. Besides B. Instead C. Therefore D. However52. A. sixth B. fifth C. fourth D. third53. A. early B. technical C. simple D. lasting54. A. relief B. pleasure C. honor D. trouble55. A. yelling B. smiling C. talking D. crying56. A. belief B. need C. secret D. plan57. A. question B. devotion C. donation D. appreciation58. A. story B. school C. campaign D. family59. A. earned B. borrowed C. raised D. lent60. A. effective B. supportive C. creative D. sensitive第 II 卷第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A new TV series in England, Away from it all, has surprised everyone by being a huge success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because _61_ main character in the series is a shepherd, and the series is about the relaxing and different _62_ (lifestyle) of people who live in the country. There is none of the actions that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or _63_ (crowd) cities. Away from it all _64_ (set) in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about peoples kindness.The director of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers _65_ (suffer) from stress. He says that watching Away from it all _66_ (help) teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles _67_ fill the world today._68_ the series success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried .They say that some of their students and children are being couch potatoes and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not pleting homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only achieve _69_ (person) happiness by avoiding stressful situations _70_ (plete).第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35） 第一节 短文改错（10 分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。An English party will be holding in the school hall at seven oclock in the evening on November 12. We have prepared much wonderful programs for you. First, some teachers and students will give lectures on the important of English study. Beside, some students will introduce to us our rich experience of English study. In the end, some students will sing English songs for us. Were sure of that these wonderful programs will impress you deep. Everyone was wele to take an active part it. Dont forget the time and address and dont forget to tell us what you think of a party in your diary. Wish you had a pleasant time.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，正在英国暑假学校学习，看到以下广告，请你给医院图书馆负责人 Elizabeth Mamo 写一封邮件，申请做志愿者。Library volunteers wantedDo you enjoy reading magazines and books and want to share that experience with patients? Library volunteers are needed to bring the library cart filled with books magazine to hospital patients.Were looking for devoted volunteers interested in visiting patients.Tues and Fri mornings 9 am 12 noon注意：1)词数100左右；2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Elizabeth Mamo,_ _ _