2008年港澳台高考英语试卷

1. What is the man's problem?A. He can't find his wallet.B. He is late for the meeting.C. He is lost in the city.D. He can't finish his work on time.2. What is the woman's suggestion?A. To go to the movies.B. To go to the park.C. To stay at home and watch TV.D. To visit her friend.3. What is the man's plan for the weekend?A. To go shopping.B. To go hiking.C. To go to the beach.D. To stay at home and rest.二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，根据文章内容回答问题。

When it comes to choosing a career, many people face a difficult decision. Some people prioritize job stability and high salary, while others value personal interests and work-life balance. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of these two approaches.A career focused on stability and high salary usually involves working in a large corporation or government agency. The advantages of this approach include a regular income, comprehensive benefits, and job security. However, there are also some disadvantages. For one, suchcareers often require long hours and high stress levels. Moreover, these jobs may not allow much room for personal growth and development.On the other hand, a career based on personal interests and work-life balance usually involves working in a smaller company or as a freelancer. The benefits of this approach include greater flexibility, the opportunity to work on diverse projects, and a better work-life balance. However, this path also has its downsides. For instance, income may not be as stable as in a traditional job, and benefits may be limited.In conclusion, there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing a career. It is essential to weigh the pros and cons of each approach and consider personal preferences and values. Ultimately, the best career choice is one that aligns with your goals and satisfies both your professional and personal needs.4. What is the main topic of the article?A. The importance of career stability.B. The benefits of a career based on personal interests.C. The advantages and disadvantages of two different career approaches.D. How to choose the best career for yourself.5. According to the article, what are the advantages of a career focused on stability and high salary?A. Greater flexibility and work-life balance.B. Regular income and comprehensive benefits.C. The opportunity to work on diverse projects.D. Personal growth and development.三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，根据文章内容，从每个选项中选择最佳答案。

2008年普通高校招生统一考试广东B卷(英语)I 听力(共两节，满分35分)第一节听力理解(5段共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。

1.What is Jack worried about when he starts college?A His former classmates will graduate this year.B His time off will put him at a disadvantage.C He will have to practice a lot.2. After how many years did Susan return to college?A Three yearsB Two yearsC One year3. What advice does Susan give Jack about his study?A Don’t expect to catch on quickly.B Don’t take the English major.C Don’t take too many courses.听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。

4.What does the man think of Chinatown in San Francisco?A It’s larger than his own town.B It’s like any other town.C. It’s the best in the U.S.5. Why does the Chinese New Year change every year?A It’s based on the different calenda rs.B It’s in the extra month.C It’s set as a holiday.16. In what year was the man born?A Year of the Rooster.B Year of the Pig.C Year of the Ox听第三段独白，回答第7—9题。

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（江苏卷）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 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；每题1分，满分15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，每小题将给出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、7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。

2008年英语考试试卷一、听力理解（共20分）本部分共有四个小节，每小节后有五个问题。

请在听录音时，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

第一节：短对话（5分）1. What time does the train leave?A. 8:00 a.m.B. 9:00 a.m.C. 10:00 a.m.D. 11:00 a.m.2. How much is the shirt?A. $15.B. $25.C. $35.D. $45.3. Where are they going for vacation?A. The beach.B. The mountains.C. The city.D. The countryside.4. What does the man suggest doing?A. Watching a movie.B. Going to a concert.C. Going for a walk.D. Cooking dinner.5. Why is the woman upset?A. She lost her keys.B. She missed her bus.C. She broke her phone.D. She forgot her appointment.第二节：长对话（5分）6. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and employee.D. Friends.7. When is the meeting scheduled?A. Monday at 10 a.m.B. Tuesday at 2 p.m.C. Wednesday at 4 p.m.D. Thursday at 6 p.m.8. What is the woman's opinion about the new project?A. She thinks it's too risky.B. She thinks it's a good idea.C. She thinks it's too expensive.D. She thinks it's too time-consuming.9. What does the man agree to do?A. Help with the research.B. Take over the project.C. Attend the meeting.D. Write the report.10. Why is the woman going to the library?A. To return some books.B. To borrow some books.C. To study for an exam.D. To meet a friend.第三节：短文理解（5分）11. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of the city.B. The culture of the city.C. The economy of the city.D. The geography of the city.12. When was the city founded?A. In the 18th century.B. In the 19th century.C. In the 20th century.D. In the 21st century.13. What is the population of the city?A. 100,000.B. 200,000.C. 300,000.D. 400,000.14. What is the city famous for?A. Its art galleries.B. Its sports teams.C. Its historical sites.D. Its natural beauty.15. What is the author's opinion about the city?A. It's a great place to live.B. It's too crowded.C. It's too expensive.D. It's too polluted.第四节：复合式听写（5分）16. The weather forecast for today is _______.17. The _______ is expected to arrive at 3 p.m.18. The _______ is located near the city center.19. The _______ is a popular tourist attraction.20. The _______ is the best time to visit the city.二、阅读理解（共30分）本部分共有四篇文章，每篇文章后有五个问题。

绝密★启用前试卷类型：B 2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语本试卷共12页,四大题,满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

Ⅱ语言知识及应用(共两节，满分35分)第一节完形填空(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Tales of the supernatural are common in all parts of Britain. In particular, there was (and perhaps still is) a belief in fairies(仙女). Not all of these 21 are the friendly, people-loving characters that appear in Disney films, and in some folktales they are 22 and cause much human suffering. This is true in the tales about the Changeling. These tell the story of a mother whose baby grows 23 and pale and has changed so much that it is almost 24 to the parents. It was then 25 that the fairies had come and stolen the baby away and 26 the human baby with a fairy Changeling. There were many ways to prevent this from happening: hanging a knife over the baby’s head while he slept or covering him with some of his father’s clothes were just two of the recommended 27 . However, hope was not lost even if the baby had been 28 . In those cases there was often a way to get the 29 baby back. You could 30the Changeling on the fire--then it would rise up the chimney, and you would hear the sound of fairies’ laughter and soon after you would find your own child safe and sound nearby.21. A. babies B. believers C. fairies D. supermen22. A. powerful B. cruel C. frightened D. extraordinary23. A. sick B. slim C. short D. small24. A. uncomfortable B. unbelievable C. unacceptable D. unrecognizable25. A. feared B. predicted C. heard D. reported26. A. covered B. changed C. replaced D. terrified27. A. cases B. tools C. steps D. methods28. A. missed B. stolen C. found D. lost29. A.1ittle B. pale C. sad D. real30. A. seize B. burn C. place D. hold第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷I）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秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15B. ￡9.15C. ￡9.18答案是B。

1. What is the weather like?A. It’s raining.B. It’s cloudy.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，每段对话或独白后面有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的 - 1 -。

绝密★启用前试卷类型：B 2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语本试卷共12页,四大题,满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。

将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。

2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

I 听力(共两节。

满分35分)第一节听力理解(5段共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1～3题。

1. What is.1ack worried about when he starts college?A. His former classmates will graduate this year.B. His time off will put him at a disadvantage.C. He will have to practice a lot.2. After how many years did Susan return to college?A. Three years.B. Two years.C. One year.3. What advice does Susan give Jack about his study?A. Don't expect to catch on quickly.B. Don't take the English major.C. Don't take too many courses.听第二段对话，回答第4～6题。

2008年普通高等学校招生统一考试陕西卷英语英语知识运用（共三大题，满分50分）语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

passengerA. sugarB. organizeC. strangeD. togetherchemistryA. stomachB. achieveC. checkD. machineclubA. pollutionB. struggleC. usefulD. burymajorityA. baggageB. attractC. CanadianD. magazineareaA. theatreB. breatheC. breakD. heaven语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

6. The moment I got home, I found I my jacket on the playground.A. had leftB. leftC. have leftD. was leaving7. Not until the motorbike looked almost new repairing and cleaning it.A. he stoppedB. did he stopC. stopped heD. he did stop8. Tomorrow is Tom’s birthday. Have you got any idea the party is to be held?A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where9. –What sort of house do you want to have? Something big?--Well, it be big--that’s not important.A. mustn’tB. needn’tC. can’tD. won’t10. I ate sandwich while I was waiting for 20:08 train.A. the, aB. the, theC. a, theD. a, a11. The message is very important, so it is supposed as soon as possible.A. to be sentB. to sendC. being sentD. sending12. He doesn’t have furniture in his room --just an old desk.A. anyB. manyC. someD. much13. The man pulled out a gold watch, were made of small diamonds.A. the hands of whomB. whom the hands ofC. which the hands ofD. the hands of which14. around the Water Cube, we were then taken to see the Bird’s Nest for the 2008 Olympic Games.A. Having shownB. To be shownC. Having been shownD. To show15. –Did you go to the show last night?–Yeah. Every boy and girl in the area invitedA. wereB. have beenC. has beenD. was16. Ten years ago the population of our village was that of theirs.A. as twice large asB. twice as large asC. twice as much asD. as twice much as17. Though we don’t know what discussed, yet we can feel the topic .A. had changedB. will changeC. was changedD. has been changed18. –The floor is dirty. Can anyone clean it?–I do it all the time.A. Don’t mention it.B. Why you?C. Not sureD. Not me again.19. Elizabeth has already achieved success her wildest dreams.A. atB. beyondC. withinD. upon20. It’s going to rain. Xiao Feng, Will you please help me the clothes on the line?A. get offB. get backC. get inD. get on完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下在短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

绝密★启用前试卷类型：B 2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)Ⅱ语言知识及应用(共两节，满分35分)第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。

Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 31 these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 32 (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.It is said that a short—tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960—1279) was very anxious to help 33 rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 34 day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.One day, he came up with an idea 35 he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.He was very tired 36 doing this for a whole day, 37 he felt very happy since the crop did “grow”38 (high).His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 39 (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 40 (result) in the contrary to our intention.语法填空31. Behind / In 32. to help 33. his 34. this / it 35. that36. after / from 37. but / yet 38. higher 39. natural 40. resultsCNapoleon, as a character in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is more than once described as having “fat little hands.’’ Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.’’ He is said to be “undersized.’’with“short legs’’and a “round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoy’s description--it seems not that far off from historical accounts but his choice of facts：other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoy’s Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his nose—and that is the point.It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. And it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry：doesn’t he have more army? He, not the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!”he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon “walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders movingquickly.’’Still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russian’s…face,” Tolstoy writes, and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently….” To have one’s ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the French court. “Well, well, why don’t you say anything?’’ said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon.Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.51. Tolstoy’s description of Napoleon in War and Peace is _________.A. far from the historical factsB. based on the Russian historyC. based on his selection of factsD. not related to historical details52. Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because _________.A. he thought he should be the one to make the peace termsB. the Tsar's peace terms were hard to acceptC. the Russians stopped his military movementD. he didn’t have any more army to fight with53. What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do?A. To walk out of the room in anger.B. To show agreement with him.C. To say something about the Tsar.D. To express his admiration.54. Tolstoy intended to present Napoleon as a man who is _________.A. ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsB. fond of showing off his iron willC. determined in destroying all of EuropeD. crazy for power and respect55. What does the last sentence of the passage imply?A. A writer doesn’t have to be faithful to his findings.B. A writer may write about a hero in his own way.C. A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.D. A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.51-55 CADDA。

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（江苏卷）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 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；每题1分，满分15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，每小题将给出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、7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。