天机密卷全国高等院校招生入学考试英语五月押题卷二全国Ⅲ卷适用.docx

1、天机密卷全国高等院校招生入学考试英语五月押题卷二全国卷适用2018年高考英语五月预测押题精选（二）（全国卷适用）第1卷 评卷人得分一、阅读理解1. The first drawings on walls appeared in caves thousands of years ago. Later the Ancient Romans and Greeks wrote their names and protest poems on buildings. Modern graffiti seems to have appeared in Philadelphia in the early 19

2、60s, and by the late sixties it had reached New York. The new art form really took off in the 1970s, when people began writing their names, or “tags”, on buildings all over the city. In the mid-seventies it was sometimes hard to see out of a subway car window, because the trains were completely cove

3、red in spray paintings known as masterpieces. In the early days, the “taggers” were part of street crowds who were concerned with marking their territory (领地). They worked in groups called “crews” and called what they did “writing”-the term “graffiti” was first used by The New York Times and the nov

4、elist Norman Mailer. Art galleries in New York began buying graffiti in the early seventies. But at the same time that it began to be regarded as an art form, John Lindsay, the then mayor of New York, declared the first war on graffiti. By the 1980s it became much harder to write on subway trains wi

5、thout being caught, and instead many of the more established graffiti artists began using roofs of buildings. The debate over whether graffiti is art or deliberate damage is still going on. Peter Vallone, a New York city councilor, thinks that graffiti done with permission can be art, but if it is o

6、n someone elses property it becomes a crime. “I have a message for the graffiti destroyers out there,” he said recently, “and your freedom of expression ends where my property begins.” On the other hand, Felix, a member of the Berlin-based group Reclaim Your City, says that artists are reclaiming ci

7、ties for the public from advertisers, and that graffiti represents freedom and makes cities livelier. For decades graffiti has been a springboard to international fame for a few. Jean-Michel Basquiat began spraying on the street in the 1970s before becoming a respected artist in the 80s. The Frenchm

8、an Blek le Rat and the British artist Banksy have achieved international fame by producing complex works with stencils (模板), often making political or humorous points. Works by Banksy have been sold for over 100,000. Graffiti is now sometimes big business.1.Why was the seventies an important decade

9、in the history of graffiti?A.That was when modern graffiti first appeared.B.That was when modern graffiti first became really popular.C.That was when graffiti first reached New York.D.That was when graffiti first appeared on subway car windows2.What does the underlined word “taggers” in the second p

10、aragraph mean?A.Names of people who graffitied.B.Building where paints were sprayed.C.People who marked surface with graffiti.D.People who were interested in graffiti.3.What can we know from the third paragraph?A.New Yorkers think graffiti is art.B.Graffiti was accepted by officials completely.C.Bui

11、ldings can be covered with graffiti freely.D.There were once advertisements on city surface.4.What is the authors final opinion about graffiti?A.Graffiti has now become mainstream and can benefit artists.B.Graffiti is not a good way to become a respected artist.C.Some popular graffiti artists end up

12、 being ignored by the art world.D.Some graffiti caused inconvenience to the local environment.2. Just before summer, a serious accident occurred on U.S. Highway 31, killing a man driving a motorcycle. Its reported that a car driven by a teenager traveling north changed direction across the highway a

13、nd struck a motorcycle rider traveling south. The rider, Jay Kendall, served as postmaster and owned a local business. Immediate reports stated the use of a cell phone was the reason for the deadly accident. The death of Kendall led to a rally (集会) organized by Kendalls wife aimed at raising awarene

14、ss about the dangers of texting and driving. The dangers are very real. Police officers across the country have witnessed many texting-related accidents. The attention it takes to read or write a text while driving is just enough time to turn off the road or into the path of another vehicle. The res

15、ults are often deadly. Yet, motorists continue to grasp their cell phones while they drive. Laws concerning texting and driving are weak. In Alabama, very little punishment faces an offender (违法者). For officers, spotting a driver texting can be difficult, but its certainly not impossible. Motorists

16、who avoid texting behind the wheel often report seeing multiple drivers texting while speeding along a highway or city street. Many reasonable people agree that texting and driving is dangerous, but they also find themselves reading a message while driving. Education would behelpful in convincing pe

17、ople to leave their phones alone while they drive. But even more effective would be laws that bite when offenses are recorded. Years ago, lawmakers were hesitant to toughen laws concerning driving while under the influence of alcohol (酒). Increasing accidents on the highways finally convinced lawmak

18、ers to make the laws more effective. The same tough approach is needed for texting and driving. Evidence of the deadlines of such risky behavior has become all too clear.1.How did the traffic accident on U.S. Highway 31 happen?A.The car driver wasnt skilled.B.The car driver wasnt paying attention.C.

19、The motorcyclist was using a cell phone.D.The motorcyclist changed direction suddenly.2.Why is it hard to put an end to texting and driving?A.Few people are aware of the problem.B.There are no laws against texting and driving.C.Punishment for texting and driving is mild.D.Its difficult for police of

20、ficers to find offenders.3.In the authors opinion, to stop texting and driving by education seems _.A.helplessB.slowC.costlyD.troublesome4.The author mentions laws concerning drinking and driving to show that _.A.tough laws are necessaryB.texting and driving is riskyC.lawmakers are irresponsibleD.dr

21、ivers behave badly these days3. While only 12 years old, it seems like Cameron Manor has done it all! She is the Butterfly Caretaker at the Environmental Nature Center. She also creates fun educational videos about science. She makes and delivers free cupcakes to the elderly, and a story she wrote w

22、as published in Stone Soup, an international kids magazine! Through all of her hard work she was even named a Discovery Girls example! Cameron first started raising butterflies when her mother let her get her own butterfly growing kit(设备). After mailing in for the butterflies, Cameron received five

23、black caterpillars(毛虫). One of Camerons favorite parts about raising her butterflies was decorating the bottom of the cage with flower petals(花瓣) and freshly sliced oranges so the butterflies could eat. “For anyone wanting to attract their own butterflies, he can attract butterflies by planting herb

24、s, flowers, and trees such as wild cherry, willow, maple, alder, birch, gooseberry, currant, wild rhododendron and cabbage. Each flower and plant attracts its own butterflies,” Cameron says. Over the last six months Cameron has raised over seventy butterflies. Her love for and experience with nature

25、 helped her become the new Butterfly Caretaker. Right now the butterfly house is being built. “I look forward to the day the new caterpillars arrive, so then there will be butterflies once again in the house,” Cameron said excitedly. “I am also looking forward to leading tourists in the butterfly ho

26、use, to teaching young children how they can be butterfly protectors and growers.” She also has a love of science. And the coolest thing is that she is using her knowledge of science to make fun educational videos for others. Camerons first science video was made for a contest on Discovery Kids.1.Wh

27、at does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.Camerons goalsB.Camerons studiesC.Cameron s hobbiesD.Camerons achievements2.How did Cameron get her first caterpillars?A.She bought themB.Someone sent them to herC.She caught them in the wildD.Her mother gave them to her3.From Paragraph 3, we can learn that _.A.d

28、ifferent plants can attract different butterflies.B.oranges are butterflies favorite foodC.the garden is the best place to raise butterfliesD.butterflies should be fed frequently4.Cameron was chosen as the Butterfly Caretaker because _.A.she is good at raising butterfliesB.she loves and often close

29、to natureC.she taught kids how to build growing kidsD.she grew butterflies and sent them to others4. With the coming of winter, its the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.Costa Rica Costa Rica, located in the Valle del General,

30、 is an off-the-radar agriculture town thats not overrun with tourists. The area is known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations, as well as its rich forests. Whats more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for color

31、ful birds, sloths and other animals.Los Cabos,Mexico If you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Caboss Michelin-starred chef. There are wild-view

32、ing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines This private Caribbean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Whats more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless