2008年高考英语试题及答案(安徽卷).pdf
20082008 年高考英语试题及答案（安徽卷年高考英语试题及答案（安徽卷)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。没段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15B.9.15C.9.18答案是 B。1.What is the weather like?A.Its raining.B.Its cloudy.C.Its sunny.2.Who will go to China next month?A.Lucy.B.Alice.C.Richard.3.What are the speakers talking about?A.The mans 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。每段对话或对白读两遍。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 miles.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 mans idea?A.Its interesting.B.Its worth trying.C.Its 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。15Why 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 Mikes 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.Janes 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.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.Discussion 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：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants.A.howeverB.whateverC.whicheverD.whenever答案是 B21.The two girls are getting on very well and share _ with each other.A.littleB.muchC.someD none22.-Did you watch the basketball match yesterday?-Yes,I did.You know,my brother _ in the match.A.is playingB.was playingC.has playedD.had played23.Fred entered without knocking and,very out of breath,sank _ a chair.A.onB.offC.intoD.to24.To save some of the human languages before they are forgotten,the students in our schoolstarted a discussion“Save Our _”A.SkyB.LifeC.ArtsD.Voices25.-I have some big news for you.You ve been accepted as a member of our club.-_ Thats great!A.Have I?B.Pardon?C.Congratulations!D.Good idea!26.All the neighbor admire this family._the parents are treating their child like a friend.A.whyB.whereC.whichD.that27.-Hi,Mark.How was the musical evening?-Excellent!Ales and Andy performed _ and they won the firs prize.A.skillfullyB.commonlyC.willinglyD.nervously28.-Are you happy with your new computer?-No,it is _ me a lot of trouble.A.showingB.leavingC.givingD.sparing29.Students are always interested in finding out _ they can go with a new teacher.A.how farB.how soonC.how often D.how long30._ in the fields on a March afternoon,he could feel the warmth of spring.A.To walk.B.WalkingC.WalkedD.Having walked31.-Do you have a minute?Ive got something to tell you.-Ok,_ you make it short.A.now thatB.if onlyC.so long asD.every time32.-Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday?-Yes,_,Im going to visit some homes for the old in the city.A.If everB.If busyC.If anythingD.If possible33.I like these English songs and they _many times on the radio.A.taughtB.have taughtC.are taughtD.have been taught34.-Good evening.Huangshan Hotel.-Good evening._?A.Do you still have a room for tonightB.What would you like,pleaseC.Is there anything I can do for youD.Who is that speaking,please35.Dont be so discouraged.If you _such feelings,you will do better next time.A.carry onB.get backC.break downD.put away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、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。There are many different ways of seeing a town for the first time.One of them is to walk aroundit,guide-book36hand.Of course,we may37with our guide-books the historyand38developments of a town and get to know them.39then,if we take out timeand40in a town for a while,we may get to know it better.When we41it as a whole,webegin to have some42,which even the best guide-books do not answer.Why is the townjust43this,this shape,this plan,this size?Why do its streets44 in this particular way,andnot in any45why?Here even the best guide-book46us.One cant find in it the information about how a townhas developed to the47appearance.It may not describe the original(最初的)48of a town.However,one may get some idea of what I49look like by walking around the town.One canalso imagine50the town was first planned and.Then one can learn more about in whatdirection the town51to develop.What is the52of studying towns in the way?For me,it is53that one gets a greaterdepth of pleasure by visiting and seeing a town with ones own eyes.A54visit to a town mayhelp one better understand why it is attractive55just reading about it in a guide-book.36.A.inB.atC.byD.on37.A.writeB.studyC.tellD.remember38.A.strangeB.similarC.separateD.special39.A.ButB.BeforeC.SinceD.Until40.A.marchB.workC.stayD.wait41.A.look atB.look afterC.look forD.look up42.A.ideasB.opinions C.feelingsD.questions43.A.ofB.forC.likeD.as44.A.openB.runC.beginD.move45.A.oneB.moreC.otherD.such46.A.helpsB.tricksC.failsD.satisfier47.A.oldB.normalC.firstD.present48.A.capitalB.meaningC.designD.change49.A.used toB.seemed toC.had toD.happened to50.A.whatB.howC.whenD.where51.A.stopsB.appearsC.startsD.continues52.A.pointB.viewC.problemD.difficulty53.A.nearlyB.simplyC.generallyD.hardly54.A.costlyB.formalC.group D.personal55.A.fromB.thanC.throughD.with第三部分 阅读理解(共 20 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 40 分)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。AWhen I was a child,I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to thecity.We lived on a farm,in the winter especially,we wear quite out off from the outside world.Assoon as I left school,I packed my bags and moved to the capital.However,I soon discovered thatmy life has its too.One big disadvantage is money.It costs so much to go out,not to mention basics like foodand housing.Another disadvantage is pollution.I suffer from asthma(哮喘),and the air is so that Iam afraid to go outside.Then there is the problem of traveling round.Although I have a car,Iseldom use it became of the traffic jams.One choice is to go by bicycle,but that can be quitedangerous.Of course there are advantages.First,there is so much to do in the city,whatever you tastes inculture or entertainment(娱乐活动).Besides,there are wonderful jobs and greater chances ofmoving to a more important job or position.Finally,if you like shopping,the variety of goods isvery surprising-and,what is more,shops are often only a short walk away.Is life better then,in the city?Perhaps it is,when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties.However,as you get older,and especially if you have small children,the peace of the countrysidemay seem preferable.I certainly hope to move back there soon.56.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?A.Staying on the farm.B.Moving to the countryside.C.Leaving home for the city.D.Running away from the school.57.Which of the following is true about the writer?A.He is very old now.B.He is in good health.C.He prefers driving a car.D.He lives in the city now.58.In the passage,the writer tries to _.A.express his opinions about way of lifeB.describe his life in the countrysideC.an interest in the outside worldD.persuade the reader to live in the city59.How is the passage mainly developed?A.By inferring.B.By comparing.C.By listing examples.D.By giving explanations.BPart-time Front Desk Position,a book development company,is looking for a part-time frontdesk office worker.This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful,dependable,and pleasantto work with.Also,you should be able to welcome guests,redirect phone 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ofclimbing then?If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb,yourewrong.Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms(体育馆).Here,people are learningon climbing.The climbing wall goes straight up and small holding places for hands and feet.How do people climb the wall?To climb,you need special shoes and(保护带)around yourchest to hold you.There are ropes(绳索)tied to your.The ropes hold you in place so that you don t fall.A beginners wall is usually about 15 feet high,and you climb straight up.There are smallpieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to.Sometimes it s easy to see thenew piece of metal.Sometimes,it s not.The most difficult is an your fear.It s normal for humansto be afraid of falling,so it s difficult not to feel fear.But when you move away from the wall,theand the ropes hold you,and you begin to feel safe.You move slowly until you reach the top.Climbing attracts people because its good exercise for almost everyone.You use your wholebody,especially your arms and legs.This sport gives your body a complete workout.When youclimb,both your mind and your body can become stronger.64.What can we infer from the passage?A.People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays.B.It is impossible to build up ones body by climbing.C.People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors.D.It is always easy to see holding places in climbing.65.The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is _.A.to tie ropes to your B.to control your fearC.to move away from the wallD.to climb straight up66.The word“workout”underlined in the last paragraph most probably means _.A.settlementB.exerciseC.excitementD.tiredness67.Why does the author write this passage?A.To tell people where to find gyms.B.To prove the basic need for climbingC.To encourage people to climb mountains.D.introduce the sport of wall climbingD DSome people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes,fewer andfewer people will buy books and newspapers.Why read an article in the newspaper,when the TVnews can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures?Why read the life story ofa famous man,when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?Television has not killed reading,however.Today,newspapers sell in very large numbers.Andbooks of every kind are sold more than ever before.Books are still a cheap way to get informationand enjoyment.Although some books with hard covers are expensive,many books are printedtoday as paperbacks(平装本),which are quite cheap.A paperback collection of short stories,forexample,is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater,and you can keep a bookfor ever and read it many times.Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should bein every home.Every home should have a good dictionary.A good encyclopedia(百科全书),though expensive,is useful,too,because you can find information on any subject.Besides,youcan have such books as history books.,science textbook,cookbooks,and collections of stories andpoems.Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read thethoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.68.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.TV programs are a chief provider of knowledgeB.cinemas are the best choice in getting informationC.reading is a cheap way of learning and having funD.newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself69.What does the sentences“Television has not killed reading,however”underlined in thesecond paragraph suggest?A.People only need reading,though.B.Reading is still necessary today.C.Reading is more fun than television.D.Watching television doesn t help reading.70.What can we learn from the passage?A.Fewer and fewer people will buy books.B.A good dictionary should be kept in every home.C.Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks.D.More people like TV programs about famous men.E EThe small number of newborn babies,which has been caused by high prices a
