《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 a s 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 identif ied 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 par agraph 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 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 looki ng for fairies and 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 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, w ho 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。
