2008年高考英语考题·宁夏卷(Word版)
日期:2011-10-10 14:54

(单词翻译:单击)

第一卷

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。每段对话仅读一篇。

例:How much is the shirt?

A. &19. 15

B. &9. 15

C. &9. 18

答案是B。

1. What is the weather like?

A. It’s raining B. It’s cloudy. C. It’s sunny.

2. Who will go to China next month?

A. Lucy. B. Alice. C. Richard.

3. What are the speakers talking about?

A. The man’s sister. B. A film. C. An actor.

4. Where will the speakers meet?

A. In Room 340 B. In Room 314. C. In Room 223.

5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.

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.

听第6段材料,回答第6至8题。

6. Why did the woman go to New York?

A. To spend some time with the baby.

B. To look after her sister.

C. To find a new job.

7. How old was the baby when the woman left New York?

A. Two months.

B. Five months.

C. Seven months.

8. What did the woman like doing most with the baby?

A. Holding him.

B. Playing with him.

C. Feeding him.

听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。

9. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A way to improve air quality.

B. A problem with traffic rules.

C. A suggestion for city planning.

10. What does the man suggest?

A. Limiting the use of cars.

B. Encouraging people to walk.

C. Warning drivers of air pollution.

11. What does the woman think about the man's idea?

A. It's interesting.

B. It's worth trying.

C. It's impractical.

听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。

12. How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand?

A. One week.

B. Two weeks.

C. Three weeks.

13. What advice does the woman give to the man?

A. Go to New Zealand after Christmas.

B. Book his flight as soon as possible.

C. Save more money for his trip.

14. What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time?

A. They require early booking.

B. They can be twice as expensive.

C. They are on special offer.

听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。

15. Why did Jane call Mike?

A. To ask him to meet her.

B. To tell him about Tom.

C. To borrow his car.

16. Where will Jane be in about one hour?

A. At Mike’s place.

B. At the airport.

C. At a garage.

17. What can we infer from the conversation?

A. Jane has just learned to drive.

B. Jane’s car is in bad condition.

C. Mike will go to the airport.

听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。

18. What did the speaker ask the students to do the week before?

A. Write a short story.

B. Prepare for the lesson.

C. Learn more about the writer. (from www.nmet168.com)

19. Why does the speaker ask the questions?

A. To check the students’ understanding of the story.

B. To draw the students’ attention to reading skills.

C. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.

20. What will the students do in 10 minutes?

A. Ask more questions.

B. Discuss in groups.

C. Give their answers.

第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)

第一节 单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)

从A、B、C、D四个选项中,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。

例:We ________ last night, but we went to the concert instead.

A. must have studied B. might study

C. should have studied D. would study

答案是C。

21. —Would you like to join me for a quick lunch before class?

—________, but I promised Nancy to go out with her.

A. I’d like to B. I like it
C. I don’t D. I will

22. —What fruit is in season now?

—Grapes and peaches, ________.

A. I know B. I think
C. I see D. I feel

23. The performance ________ nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.

A. covered B. reached
C. played D. lasted

24. Let’s learn to use the problem we are facing ________a stepping-stone to future success.

A. to B. for
C. as D. by

25. The lawyer rarely wears anything other than jeans and a T-shirt ________ the season.

A. whatever B. wherever
C. whenever D. however

26. I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good ________.

A. to be breathed B. to breathe
C. breathing D. being breathed

27. —Have you known Dr. Jackson for a long time?

—Yes, since she ________ the Chinese Society.

A. has joined B. joins
C. had joined D. joined

28. You’re driving too fast. Can you drive ________?

A. more slowly a bit B. slowly a bit more

C. a bit more slowly D. slowly more a bit

29. The wet weather will continue tomorrow, when a cold front ________ to arrive.

A. is expected B. is expecting
C. expects D. will be expected

30. —Which of the two computer games did you prefer?

—Actually I didn’t like ________.

A. both of them B. either of
C. none of them D. neither of them

31. —Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?

—I don’t mind where we go ________ there’s sun, sea and beach.

A. as if B. as long as
C. now that D. in order that

32. The weather was ________ cold that I didn’t like to leave my room.

A. really B. such
C. too D. so

33. The English spoken in the United States is only slightly different from ________ spoken in England.

A. which B. what
C. that D. the one

34. After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane ________ her job as a doctor in the countryside.

A. set out B. took over
C. took up D. set up

35. —Sorry, I made a mistake again.

—________. Practice more and you’ll succeed.

A. Never mind B. Certainly not
C. Not at all D. Don’t mention it


第二节 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。

After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced ___36___ for a few days, I was ___37___ to wait tables on my own. All went ___38___ that first week. When Saturday night came, I was luckily ___39___ the tables not for from the kitchen. ___40___ I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays (托盘).

Before I knew it, the ___41___ was full of people. I moved slowly, ___42___ every step. I remember how ___43___ I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables; it looked different from the one I was ___44___ on. It had nice handles, which made it ___45___ to move around. I was pleased with every thing and began to ___46___ I was a natural at this job. Then, an old man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved ___47___ you work. t seems your tray stand has been very ___48___ to you, but we are getting ready to ___49___ now ,and my wife needs her ___50___ back. ”

At first his ___51___ did not get across. “What was he talking about!” Then, I got it. I had set my trays on his wife’s orthopedic walker (助步器). I stood frozen as ice ,but my face was ___52___. I wanted to get into a hole and ___53___. Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just ___54___ I have learned to be more ___55___ and not to be too sure of myself.

36. A. manager B. assistant
C. cook D. waitress

37. A. promised B. invited
C. allowed D. advised

38. A. well B. quickly
C. safely D. wrong

39. A. left B. given
C. brought D. shown

40. A. Therefore B. However
C. Otherwise D. Finally

41. A. kitchen B. street
C. restaurant D. table

42. A. minding B. changing
C. taking D. saving

43. A. angry B. calm
C. sad D. happy

44. A. fixed B. trained
C. loaded D. waited

45. A. slower B. lighter
C. regret D. pretend

46. A. believe B. making
C. watching D. having

47. A. letting B. making
C. watching D. interesting

48. A. useful B. familiar
C. unusual D. interesting

49. A. rest B. order
C. eat D. leave

50. A. bag B. walker
C. tray D. coat

51. A. idea B. praise
C. message D. need

52. A. cold B. full of joy
C. pale D. on fire

53. A. lie B. hide
C. defend D. stay

54. A. repeated B. discovered
C. corrected D. described

55. A. careful B. patient
C. honest D. practical


第三部分阅读理解(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

Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.

My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.

On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting be around? What had held him back before?

The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing. I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his mew home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.

56. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?

A. He was silent most of the time.

B. He was too proud of himself.

C. He did not love his children.

D. He expected too much of her.

57. When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel ________.

A. nervous

B. sorry

C. tired

D. Strict and hare-working

58. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?

A. More critical.

B. More talkative.

C. Gentle and friendly.

D. Strict and hard-working.

59. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to ________.

A. the author’s son

B. the author’s father

C. the friend of the author’s father

D. the café owner

B

More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1996, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.

The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the Outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and –miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world’s best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.

In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too. This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C (维生素C) than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.

Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples, Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

60. We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is _________.

A. green outside and sweet inside

B. good-looking outside and soft inside

C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside

D. a little soft outside and sweet inside

61. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?

A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.

B. It was less sweet and good for health.

C. It was developed by Del Monte.

D. It was used as medicine.

62. The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something ________.

A. that people enjoy eating

B. that is always present

C. that is difficult to get

D. that people use as a gift

63. We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte __________.

A. allowed other companies to develop pineapples

B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself

C. tried hard to control the pineapple marker

D. planned to help the other companies

C

Do’s and Don’ts in Whale (鲸) Watching

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is

strongly recommended that vessel (船只)operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.

●Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.

●Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.

●Keep noise levels down-no horns, whistles or racing of engines.

●Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.

●Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.

●Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.

●Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.

●Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.

●When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.

●Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.

●If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.

●Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines. (from www.nmet168.com)

64. For whom is this text written?

A. Tour guides.

B. Whale watchers.

C. Vessel operators.

D. Government officials.

65. When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _________.

A. move close to the beach

B. increase speed gradually

C. keep its engine running slowly

D. remain at the back of the whales

66. When going side by side with whales, the vessel should _________.

A. keep moving in the same direction

B. surround the whales with other boats

C. travel closer and closer to the shore

D. take a good viewing position

67. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?

A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres.

C. 200 metres. D. 100 metres.

D

Holidays

Holiday News

Vacations(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.

The Snowdonia Centre

The Snowdonis Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are 57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.

You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.

The world Sea Trip of a Lifetime

Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and travelling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.

On board the ship, you will be well taken care of . Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.

During the trip, you can rest on desk(甲板),enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.

You will visit all the places most people only dream about---from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong. For a few thousand, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.

68. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A. Choose the holiday in Devon. B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.

C. Join the World Sen Trip of 2008. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

69. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A. It provides chances of family gatherings.

B. It provides customers with good food.

C. It offers a sports lesson.

D. It offers comfortable rooms.

70. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A. You can have free meals on deck every day.

B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

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。

Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ___71___ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ___72___ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ___73___

The following methods may work best for you.

•Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

•Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

•Write your notes in your own words.

• ___74___

•Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes ,you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ___75___

A. Use words, not complete sentences.

B. There are three practical note-taking methods.

C. You must write your notes on separate paper.

D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

第二卷

第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题,每小题1分,满分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。错误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)不记分。

Dear Ms Smith,

I am secretary of the City Student Union (CSU). We were organizing an art

exhibition for high school student in city. This will be held on the 9th of July

in the Exhibition Hall of Beihai. More than 1000 paining will be on show, but

high school students from all the eight districts will come to the event.

As you are very popularly with us Chinese high school students, we’d like to invite

for you to the exhibition. We would be grateful when you could join them that day.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Yours,

Li Ming

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华,从小喜爱大熊猫,一直通过有关网站关注三年前在美国圣迭哥动物园出生的大熊猫“苏琳”和她的母亲“白云”。现在苏琳即将三岁。请根据以下要点

给动物园工作人员写一封信:

1. 自我介绍;

2. 祝贺苏琳生日;

3. 感谢工作人员;

4. 索取苏琳三岁生日照。

注意;1. 词数100左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3. 开头语已为你写好。

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考试机构工作人员注意:请将下面横线下的内容放置在答题卡末端。

Dear Sir/Madam

Greetings from China!

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________

Yours truly,

Li Hua

参考答案

第一部分

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. A

11. C 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C

第二部分

21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B

31. B 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. B

41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B

51. C 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. A

第三部分

56. D 57. A 58. C 59. B 60. D 61. A 62. B 63. C 64. C 65. B

66. A 67. D 68. A 69. C 70. B 71. G 72. E 73. F 74. A 75. D

第四部分

第一节:

Dear Ms Smith,

I am secretary of City Student Union (CSU). We were [改为are] organizing an art exhibition for high school student [改为students] in [加the] city. This [改为It] will be held on the 9th of July in the Exhibition Hall of Beihai. More than1000 painting [改为paintings] will be on show, but [改为and] high school students and teachers from all the eight and [去掉and] districts will come to the event. As you are very popularly [改为popular] with us Chinese high school students, we’d like to invite for [去掉for] you to the exhibition . We would be grateful when [改为if] you could join them [改为us] that day.Looking forward to hear [改为hearing] from you soon.

Yours,

Li Ming

第二节:One Possible Version

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from China!

I'm Li Hua, a student in Sinchuan. I've been a panda lover since I was a child. About three years ago I was delighted to learn that Baiyun gave birth to her daughter Sulin and I've been watching her grow on your website. Now she's going to be three. I'd like to wish her a happy birthday and to express my thanks to you for your hard work, because of which Sulin and her parents are living a happy and healthy life in the US. By the way, could I have a photo of Sulin taken on her third birthday? Thank you very much in advance.
Yours truly,

Li Hua

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重点单词
  • symbolsn. 符号;象征;标志;符号表(symbol的复数)
  • tastyadj. 好吃的
  • strictadj. 严格的,精确的,完全的
  • containedadj. 泰然自若的,从容的;被控制的 v. 包含;遏制
  • controln. 克制,控制,管制,操作装置 vt. 控制,掌管,支
  • criticaladj. 批评的,决定性的,危险的,挑剔的 adj. 临
  • flightn. 飞行,航班 n. 奇思妙想,一段楼梯 n.
  • observationn. 观察,观察力,评论 adj. 被设计用来观察的
  • whalen. 鲸 vi. 捕鲸 v. 鞭打,打击,打败
  • nutritionn. 营养