四川省绵阳南山中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含解析

绵阳南山中学2019年秋季高2018级半期考试
英语试题
考生注意:
1.本试题分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分，答题时间120分钟。

2.答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名填写在答题卡上。

3.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

第II卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题卷上作答，答案无效。

第I卷(共100分)
第一部分:听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A friend.
B. A notice.
C. Their manager. 【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I've heard the manager made a notice this morning. Do you know what it is about?
W: It's about Tom. He is changing to the Research Center.
2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Have a good rest.
B. Hold a special celebration.
C. Ask Rick to go with him.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I'd like you to go to the grand opening of the Ice Festival.
W: Phone Rick. I'm just too tired and I want to have a rest. You will have to manage without me.
3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman say about Linda's brother?
A. He's hospitable.
B. He's quiet.
C. He's unfriendly. 【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Linda is very quiet. But her brother talks too much.
W: Yes, you are right and he isn't friendly either.
4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the woman probably do next?
A. Fill in the application form.
B. Go to the interview immediately.
C. Rush back to fetch the application form.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Tina, make sure that you have everything ready for the interview before we are far away from home.
W: That really reminds me. I left my application form on my table when I rushed out of the house just now.
5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What do we know about the woman?
A. She cared about others' comments.
B. She had a fight with some girls.
C. She wants to be a star. 【答案】A 【解析】【原文】M: What would it be like working with those young stars?
W: It was a great group. I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along. Just because we were girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.
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。

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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman think the car looks strange?
A. Its windows are broken.
B. It has stayed there for long.
C. It is parked against the rules.
7. What will the speakers probably do with the car?
A. Report it to the police.
B. Push it somewhere else.
C. Leave it there. 【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me. I was wondering if you have any idea who owns that car. I've noticed it's been parked illegally with its windows open for the last two days. I'm thinking about calling the police.
M: No, I don't know anything about that car. I agree with you that it is kind of strange for it to be sitting there like that, though.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a park.
B. At a hospital.
C. At a drug store
9. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Drink another brand of water.
B. Take one tablet a day for three days.
C. Take a walk in the park.
10. What's wrong with the woman's son?
A. He has some sunburn.
B. He hurt his arm in a park.
C. He has a stomachache.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Can you give me something for an upset stomach, please? I'm on holiday, and I think it's the change of water.
M: Yes, these tablets should settle your stomach. Just one tablet (药片) a day for three days. And if you still feel bad, you should see a doctor.
W: Thank you. And can you give me something for sunburn? My little boy was out in the park all day yesterday.
M: This after-sun cream is good. But you should always put on some cream before you go out in the sun as well.
W: Yes, I'll take some of that, too.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. How long will the woman be away?
A. Two weeks.
B. One week.
C. Two days.
12. Who will the woman work with in Toronto?
A. The man's secretary.
B. The man.
C. Jodie.
13. How will the woman travel to Toronto?
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By plane.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, Julie. You'll have to go to Toronto in two weeks.
W: What's my objective there?
M: To help the branch office there budget for the coming year.
W: How long will I stay there?
M: You can finish within a week if two of you are working on it. And you'll have another week to relax there.
W: Who should I contact when I arrive?
M: My secretary will tell you the details in two days.
W: And who will cooperate with me? M: Jodie. Book your flight tomorrow. W: OK. Keep me informed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14. What is the woman? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A nurse. 15. What does the woman want to do? A. Work in a library. B. Tutor some children. C. Work as a volunteer. 16. What can the woman probably do? A. Buy medicine for the aged. B. Tidy up all the novels. C. Entertain the elderly. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. C 【解析】【原文】M: Good morning. Can I help you? W: Yes, I'm wondering if you need volunteers. M: We don't have many volunteers at this center. Most young people in the area want
to volunteer at the library or tutor kids. Is this for a school project?
W: No, I'm just here because I want to help. I have references from my teachers if you want to see them.
M: OK. Well, we have about 50 senior citizens who live here year-round. We have nurses to bring them their medicine and give them baths, but they do get very bored. W: Oh, I can help with that. I can read novels to them, or we can play games…
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

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17. What do we know about the speaker's job?
A. It has long working hours.
B. It's well-paid.
C. It's easy.
18. What does the speaker say about hiring a cleaner?
A. It's expensive.
B. It's unnecessary.
C. It's worthwhile.
19. How often did the speaker go to the supermarket before?
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week.
20. What is more important to the speaker?
A. Doing facial treatments.
B. Having a clean house.
C. Buying clothes. 【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: When I was younger I felt I ought to do all the cleaning, shopping and ironing myself, but now I don't. I have a pressured but well-paid job, so I can pay someone else to do these chores(家务) so that I'm free to do the things I enjoy, like cooking. I have a cleaner who comes three mornings a week and she also does the ironing. Coming home to a clean kitchen is wonderful, better than any facial or massage(按摩) treatment, and well worth the money. Recently, I decided to cut out my weekly supermarket visit too, and now have organic food delivered. I use local shops for other groceries, so I never have to go to the supermarket at all now. Although I like shopping for clothes, having my house cleaned is more important to me.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

(共15小题；每小题2分，共30分)
A
City College
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All high school graduates and anyone 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma, are suitable for admission. Individuals under the age of 18 who possess a high school diploma are also suitable for admission.
HOW TO ENROLL IN CREDIT COURSES
New and readmitted students must complete and hand in a credit admissions application form available online at .
BEFORE YOU REGISTER:
● Learn about your skill level in English and Math through our assessment service;
● Attend an orientation (新生报到会) to hear about support services;
● Meet with a counselor (adviser) to select your courses;
● Find out if you are required for attending the en trance examinations.
HOW TO ENROLL IN NONCREDIT COURSES
Courses in Noncredit Programs are free of charge (no enrollment fee). For information on how to enroll in noncredit courses, click here.
PARKING
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use public transit. Click here for Parking Regulations.
SERVICES
City College services include a bookstore, cafeteria, health center, tutoring center, career and transfer center, counseling, financial aid, library, learning resource center, student government offices, campus police, disabled students programs and more.
21. Which kind of the following people could not be admitted into City College?
A. A high school graduate.
B. An adult without a high school diploma.
C. A sixteen boy without a high school diploma.
D. Anyone who possesses a high school diploma.
22. What do we know about the entrance examinations from the passage? A. All new and readmitted students must take the examinations. B. Those who are poor in English and Math must take the entrance examinations. C. Not all the new students are required to take the entrance examinations. D. The entrance examinations are free of charge. 23. Where can this passage be found? A. On an education website. B. In a newspaper advertisement. C. In a tour guide. D. In a college news report.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。

文章介绍了社区大学的申请条件、如何申请学分课程、非学分课程以及社区大学能提供的服务等等有关的信息。

【21题详解】
细节理解题。

由第一个小标题“ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS（入学条件）”下的“All high school graduates and anyone 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma, are suitable for admission.（所有的高中毕业生以及年龄达到18岁或者年龄更大的任何人，有没有高中毕业证都可以申请）”可知，18岁以上的人都可以申请，18岁以下有高中毕业证的人都可以申请社区大学。

所以选项C（16岁没有高中毕业证的男孩）是不可以申请社区大学的。

故选C。

【22题详解】
细节理解题。

由文中的“Find out if you are required for attending the entrance examinations（确认一下你是否需要参加入学考试）”可知，不是每个新生都需要参加入学考试的。

故选C。

【23题详解】
推理判断题。

由文中的“For information on how to enroll in noncre dit courses, click here（关于如何申请非学分课程，点击这里）”及“Click here for Parking Regulations （点击这里查看停车规则）”可知，这篇文章来自于网络。

只有网站上才可以通过click的动作获取信息。

A. On an education website.一个教育网站；B. In a newspaper advertisement.报纸广告；
C. In a tour guide.旅游指南；
D. In a college news report.学校的新闻报道。

故选A。

【点睛】推断文章来源题解题方法一般有两种：根据文体和题材特点推断文章来源（例如：文中出现日期、地点或通讯社名称一般出自于报纸；介绍设备、产品名称、作用或操作方式的一般是产品说明；文中出现网络用词（click ；online）等一般来源于网站等）与根据文章内容推断文章来源。

本文中第3题考查的就是推断文章来源的题目，我们利用体裁特点，即文中先多次出现的click即可确定这篇文章来自于网络，就可以选出答案。

B
Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours in life
than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For y ears we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons.
We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey — and the best part of yourself.
24. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?
A. It was less tiring.
B. It would be faster and safer.
C. Her kids would feel less confined.
D. She felt better with other drivers nearby.
25. The author stopped regularly on the country roads to _____.
A. relax in the fresh air
B. take a deep breath
C. let the kids play with Banner
D. take care of the lamb
26. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?
A. Freeways are where beauty hides.
B. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
C. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.
D. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.
27. What does the underlined word “detour” mean ?
A. A fast and straight road trip.
B. A route which is long and not direct.
C. A pleasant and meaningful tour.
D. An unpleasant road trip.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇记叙文。

作者通过一次带着小羊羔Banner去父母家的绕道旅行，发现绕道旅行非常有意思。

进而更加理解了诗人威廉·斯塔福德曾说过的这句话：人生中在追求目标的道路上，那些绕行路比狭窄的小路更能让我们了解自己。

【24题详解】
细节理解题。

由文章第二段中的“We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.（我们走很多人都走的路：最快的，最短的，最简单的路，特别是我单独带着四个吵闹的孩子的时候，他们不喜欢被限制，对什么都很有意见）”可知，他们选择走freeways(高速公路)因为它快。

由文章第三段中的“Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.（乡间小路危险，因此我
会开的很快，只有不得不停的时候才停。

我们会一直走高速路，到达父母家时很累）”可知，高速公路比较安全。

故选B。

【25题详解】
细节理解题。

由文章第五段中的“We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him.（我们每隔一小时就必须停下来，让Banner活动一下，喂喂它）”可知，作者在乡间小路常常停下来的原因是要照顾小羊。

故选D。

【26题详解】
推理判断题。

第六段内容是讲述我们走在边上的小路上，在齐腰的草丛里捉蚱蜢，或者仅仅看看窗外一群小猪跟着猪妈妈的场景，看看小鱼跳出池塘，都比在高速公路上的旅行好的多。

作者感叹“Here was life. And new horizons（这就是生活。

新的视野。

）”，可知，作者觉得那些场景让他们更接近自然，从而让他们感觉到生活更美好。

故选D。

【27题详解】
词义猜测题。

由最后一段中的“But that trip with Banner… made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey（但是与Banner的那场旅行使我意识到a detour 可能打开旅行最好的一部分）”可知，与Banner的那场旅行是a detour。

且But前后形成反义对比，由其前边一句“Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight.（一些旅行必然是快的，直的）”可知a detour是比较耗时的，也不是直达的。

选项B（长的，不直达的旅行）与这个意思相符合。

故选B。

【点睛】猜测词义题在高考中有三种考查形式：生词猜测词义或熟词生义、猜测一句话的意思、指代关系猜词（代词或者名词）。

从近三年考查形势看，三种考查方式同等重要。

本文中第四题考查的就是生词猜测词义。

这种题型的解法主要是在生词后找到其释义句。

由于这句话是名言名句，对这个词的解释放在了文章最后一段，与名言名句形成前后呼应。

最后一段中我们利用but前后的词语成反义对比的关系，可以推断出正确答案。

C
Everyone could feel a sudden impulse(冲动) and buy something unnecessary. Then how to avoid it? The best way is to just keep your hands away from tempting products. According to new research, individuals who touch possible items in stores are more likely to have an increased desire to purchase them than those who keep their hand off the products.
Suzan ne Shu and Joann Peck, marketing professors at the University of Wisconsin’s
business school conducted studies on the connection between touch and feelings of ownership and the effect of perceived(感觉)ownership on the value placed on an object. For one of the experiments, the experts placed two products, a Slinky toy and a coffee mug in front of the volunteers who were undergraduate students. About half of the participants were allowed to touch the products, while the other half were asked not to touch them. The volunteers then were asked to express their sense of ownership of the products and to report how much money they were willing to pay for each. The results showed that those students who were allowed to touch the objects reported significant increased level of perceived ownership. They also expressed a desire to pay more money to obtain the products.
The investigators also discovered that a sense of very pleasant feelings when touching products, determined how much money consumers were willing to pay. However, if the object did not feel pleasant to the touch, it significantly decreased the amount the buyers were willing to pay.
Researchers said that many stores have already followed the right path. But what can be done while shopping online, when touching of an item is not possible? In this case, the experts say, just picturing in mind that they are touching it and then owning it, will cause greater feelings of ownership, and thus the consumers will be more likely to make a purchase.
When you touch an object, you immediately feel some kind of a connection to it, according to the researchers. That connection stirs up(唤起) an emotional reaction. And that emotion can make people buy something they would never even consider buying if they had not touched it.
28. How does the author develop the text?
A. By providing typical examples.
B. By drawing a conclusion through research.
C. By comparing opinions from different fields.
D. By presenting a cause and analyzing its effects.
29. Which of the following was found in the research?
A. Touching a product affects the customer’s feelings of desi re for it.
B. If you are not to spend money, it’s less possible for you to touch the product.
C. The longer you touch the goods, the more desire you have to own them.
D. Shoppers cannot resist the temptation when they meet things they like.
30. What would happen to them when people do online shopping?
A. They immediately feel a connection to it.
B. They will particularly want to touch the products advertised on the Internet.
C. They desire to possess it and do not care how much money they would pay.
D. Peop le’s imaginable ownership led to a greater possibility of purchasing products.
31. What led the researchers to conduct this study?
A. To figure out the connection between touch and feelings of ownership.
B. To satisfy customers’ social needs when shopping.
C. To share the good ideas about avoid impulsive consumption.
D. To develop marketing strategies for trade companies. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。

文章一开始就介绍了要避免冲动的买东西，最好的方式就是不要去触摸它。

并且在后续段落中通过一个实验，向大家分析了其背后的深层原因。

【28题详解】
推理判断题。

文章一开始就介绍了要避免冲动的买东西，最好的方式就是不要去触摸它。

第二段和第三段介绍了Suzanne Shu 和 Joann Peck对触摸及想拥有的欲望之间的关系所做的试验，第四段介绍了实际生活中大家对这一现象的运用，第五段从心理更深层次的角度对这一关系进行了分析。

所以作者是通过Suzanne Shu 和 Joann Peck的实验而逐步得出结论的。

故选B。

【29题详解】
细节理解题。

由第二段中展示实验结果的句子“The results showed that those students who were allowed to touch the objects reported significant increased level of perceived ownership.（结果显示，那些被允许触摸物品的学生报告中显示出有更高水平的感知所有权）”可知，触摸一个物品能影响顾客想要它的欲望。

故选A。

【30题详解】
细节理解题。

由第四段中的“just picturing in mind that they are touching it and then owning it, will cause greater feelings of ownership, and thus the consumers will be more likely to make a purchase.（仅仅想象一下你触摸它、拥有它就可以激起顾客想要拥有它的欲望，因此顾客就更愿意购买它）”可知，在电商世界里，人们想象一下拥有物品的感觉，能提高购买的可能性。

故选D。

【31题详解】
推理判断题。

文章首段提出抑制冲动消费的方法就是不要去触摸它。

第二段的举例是来证明这一观点的，且由第二段中的“Suzanne Shu and Joann Peck…conducted studies on the connection between touch and feelings of ownership and the effect of perceived（感觉）ownership on the value placed on an object.（Suzanne Shu与Joann Peck做研究来研究触摸以及想要拥有之间的关系，以及感觉拥有的效果）”可知，他们做研究的目的就是来研究触摸以及想要拥有之间的关系。

故选A。

D
A young woman s its alone in a café sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing café waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafés”, where custo mers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.
The concept rises from a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” — a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression —“bot chi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.
One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some
solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitt er and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and it's always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and it's a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”
The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million “hikikomori” — a more extreme example of social recluses (隐士) who withdraw completely from society.
32. Wha t is special about the “silent cafes”?
A. It provides various tea and books.
B. People are not allowed to communicate.
C. It offers service by writing not by speaking.
D. It has attracted many popular young people.
33. Which of the following brings about the idea of being alone in Japan?
A. The stable economic situation.
B. The increasing social isolation.
C. The rapid development of the Internet.
D. The rising demand for privacy.
34. What do we know about Higashikokubaru?
A. She doesn’t like to be a nurse.
B. She doesn’t like the life in big cities.
C. She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.
D. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.
35. What is the best title of the passage?
A. A new concept in Japan
B. Social recluses in Japan
C. Silent cafes
D. Lonely Japanese
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。

作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了日本如今兴起的“沉默的咖啡馆”的相关信息，特殊服务方式以及原因。

【32题详解】
细节理解题。

根据第一段中的“This is a familiar scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafes”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by wr iting in notepads.（在东京所谓的“沉默咖啡馆”里，这是司空见惯的情景。

这些咖啡馆粗看与普通咖啡馆无异，但进店的顾客不可讲话，只能通过在便签本上写字来交流。

）”可知，“沉默的咖啡馆”的特别之处是它通过写作而不是说话来提供服务，故选C。

【33题详解】
细节理解题。

由第二段中的“The concept rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainly, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation.（这一概念被年轻日本人日益强烈的独处的欲望，经济不稳定、传统家庭支持模式的转型以及日益严重的社会孤立提升。

）”可知，严重的社会隔离是日本人独处欲望增强的一个原因。

故选B。

【34题详解】
细节理解题。

根据第三段中的“I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.（我只想找个地方自己一个人安静地坐坐。

我打算喝杯茶，也许会随手画点画。

我喜欢这个安静平和的氛围的创意，这种气氛很难得。

）”可知，Higas Hikokuaru 喜欢在一个安静的地方独处，故选C。

【35题详解】
主旨大意题。

文章第一段介绍了“沉默咖啡馆”中一个常见的场景，第二段介绍了“沉默咖啡馆”的概念的流行原因以及被广泛接受的程度，第三段用一个实例来验证第二段中的分析，最后一段介绍了这种概念的渊源。

所以本文全部围绕“沉默咖啡馆”这一概念而展开。

故选C。

【点睛】主旨大意题是篇章阅读一个主要的考察方式，标题题（best title）是其一个典型的考点，也是高考阅读中每年的必考题。

主旨大意题解题技巧是不要被文章细节所干扰。

一般有两种方式解题：一是看首尾段，根据首尾段内容总结主题思想；二是看每段段首句，根据所有段首句总结主题思想。

例如本文中的第四题，这是一篇说明文，文章一开始就介绍了“沉默咖啡馆”这一概念及现象，剩下段落都是对它的解释。

故选C。

第二节七选五: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。

(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分)
WE FOUND A FIX
Tricks to Improve Your Life
Get your water past airport security travel
It’s impossible to get water through airport security, right? While it’s true that you are allowed only up to 3.4 ounces(盎司) of any liquid, ___36___ — if they are “frozen solid when presented for screening.” The catch is serious, however: “If frozen liquid items are partially melted, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container,” you’ll likely have to throw the whole thing.
Keep your bananas fresh
Can’t use the whole bunch(串) yet? ___37___. The cold will help them stay at their peak for another week. That said, avoid freezing bananas that aren’t quite ripe, as it will stop the natural ripening process.
___38___
There’s a reason why apples are known as nature’s toothbrush — foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they’re eaten. If you know you won’t be able to brush your teeth right after eating, you might want to save a cleaning food for the end of your meal. ___39___.
Make your bathroom smell nice naturally
Looking for a way to get rid of horrible bathroom sm ells that doesn’t require a daily spray(喷雾)? Place five or so drops of any essential oil on the inside of the cardboard toilet pap er roll, and voilà!
___40___ Just be careful that the oil doesn’t get on the paper itself.
A. Every time someone gets some paper, the movement will release the pleasant but not over the top scent
B. Transportation Security Administration regulations do let full water bottles through in one case
C. Wait until they have started to soften, and then place them in the freezer
D. Put them in the freezer once you get them from the market
E. Other choices include raw carrots, and unbuttered popcorn
F. Protect your teeth with nature’s toothbrush
G. Clean your teeth with food
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. G 39. E 40. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。

文章从四个方面介绍了提高生活质量的技巧：如何让你带的水通过机场安全检查、如何保鲜香蕉、用食物清洁牙齿以及如何让厕所的味道不那么难闻。

【36题详解】
空格位于段中。

根据第一个小标题“Get your water past airport security travel（让你的水通过机场安全通道）”可知，这段话的内容与水以及机场安检有关。

选项B中的“full water bottles（装满水的瓶子）”与标题中的water呼应，其中的“Transportation Security Administration regulations（交通安全管理条例）”与标题中的“airport security travel （机场安检旅行）”呼应。

故选B。

【37题详解】
空格位于段中。

空格前一句内容为“吃不掉一整串吗？”，选项C中的they与上句中的the whole bunch呼应，且they与下句“The cold will help them stay at their peak for another week.（冷气能帮它们保持一周成熟的状态）” 中的them呼应。

选项C中的the freezer（冷柜）与下句中的the cold（冷气）也呼应。

故选C。

【38题详解】
空格位于小标题处。

根据空格所处的位置，我们可知空格处句子是对下段内容的总结。

由下段第一句话“There’s a reason why apples are known as nature’s toothbrus h — foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they’re eaten.（苹果被认为是天然的牙刷是有原因的---吃硬的或者脆的食物的时候能帮助清洁牙齿）”可知，本段主要讲述用食物清洁牙齿。

选项G中“Clean your teeth with food（用食物清洁牙齿）”与本段内容符合。

故选G。

【39题详解】
空格位于段尾。

这段话主要讲述用食物清洁牙齿。

空格前一句话为“如果你知道吃完饭后不会刷牙，你可能会将可以清洁牙齿的食物放在最后吃。

”，选项E中的“raw carrots, and unbuttered popcorn（生的胡萝卜、未涂黄油的爆米花）”与上句中的“cleaning food（清洁食物）”呼应，并且选项E（其它选择还有……）是对上一句内容的补充。

故选E。

【40题详解】
空格位于段首。

最后两段内容是围绕最后一个小标题“如何让你的卫生间闻起来自然香”展开的。

倒数第二段是介绍了将几滴精油滴在卫生间卷纸内的纸筒上这种方法，倒数第一段介。