2008-2012年高考英语试题(江西卷)

2008年普通高等学校招生统一考试（江西卷）

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。

21. –I think you‘d better type this letter again before Mr. Smith see it. -- Oh, dear!

A. Who cares? B. No problem C. I don‘t mind at all D. Is it as bad as that?

22. My English teacher‘s humor was ____ make every student burst into laughter. A. so as to B. such as to C. such that D. so that

23. Isn‘t it amazing how the human body heals ____ after an injury? A. himself B. him C. itself D. it

24. I hear they‘ve promoted Tom, but he didn‘t mention _____ when we talked on the phone. A. to promote B. having been promoted C. having promoted D. to be promoted

25. I _____ it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their products.

A. make B. look C. take D. think

26. What a pity. Considering his ability and experience, he ____ better. A. need have done B. must have done C. can have done D. might have done 27. ---Shall we go out for a walk?

--- Sorry. This is not the right ____ to invite me. I am too tired to walk. A. moment B. situation C. place D. chance

28. We finished the run in less than half the time ____.

A. allowing B. to allow C. allowed D. allows

29. If a person has not had enough sleep, his actions will give him ___ during the day. A. away B. up C. in D. back

3. --- I am so sorry to have come late for the meeting.

--- It is not your fault. With __ rush-hour traffic and __ heavy rain, it is no wonder you were late.

A. a; a B. the; the C. /; / D. /; a

31. It was announced that only when the fire was under control ___ to return to their homes. A. the residents would be permitted B. had the residents been permitted C. would be residents be permitted D. the residents had been permitted

32. – Do you think we should accept that offer?

-- Yes, we should, for we ___such bad luck up till now, and time __ out. A. have had; is running B. had; is running C. have; has been run D. have had; has been run 33. Jack is late again. It is ___ of him to keep others waiting. A. normal B. ordinary C. common D. typical

34. Animals suffered at the hands of Man ___ they were destroyed by people to make way for agricultural had to provide food for more people.

A. in which B. for which C. so that D. in that

35. Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers __ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law.

A. where B. when C. who D. which

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，掌握其大意。然后从36-55各题所给的选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The three youths leaned over the metal rails along the sea-wall and watched a few fishermen pull in their nets. About thirty metres away, a boat pulled alongside the slippery steps leading 36 to the sea.

―Hey, look!‖ exclaimed Rahim. ―Those two men are 37 heavy rocks. I thought we no longer do muscle labour in this technological 38 . ‖

―They are 41 laborers who know how to spread the weight of the rocks they 42 . See how the man positions the rock just at the slope of his 43 . Some of the rock‘s weight is set 44 his head, some on the right hand and some on the left hand. His body isn‘t bent. His legs are well 45 . ‖

―You‘re right, Josh. He may have a small build. 46 he certainly well knows his job. Dear me! And to think we have been studying 47 ! ‖ Rahim thought about all that was happening. Suddenly, he said, ―Technology won‘t 48 the human being completely, it appears.‖

―I don‘t think it will. ‖ 49 Joshua. ―You can harvest a crop of potatoes or wheat with one of those large, multi-purpose tractors, but you 50 use that equipment to harvest lea leaves and tomatoes, will you?‖

―You can get a computer to 51 multiple-choice assessments, but you cannot get the computer to produce of assess essays, can you?‖ asked Michael.

―Well, the washing machine leaves my shirt collar quite as 52 as ever --- that‘s domestic technology for you! ‖ said Rahim.

―One day, perhaps, there won‘t be anybody 53 who can carry a large rock the way those men do. It‘s not going to be a very 54 world, I‘m afraid.‖ Sighed Michael.

―You‘re too much of a pessimist (悲观主义者)，Mike.‖ Said Joshua. ― 55 will always be other things that will make the world exciting. ‖

36. A. through B. across C. down D. up 37. A. loading B. unloading C. covering D. uncovering 38. A. way B. revolution C. process D. era

39. A. ask B. expect C. attempt D. hope 40. A. happen B. fail C. have D. seem 41. A. ambitious B. experienced C. potential D. energetic 42. A. take B. fetch C. carry D. bring 43. A. shoulder B. back C. chest D. arms 44. A. on B. against C. toward D. under 45. A. supported B. grasped C. placed D. strengthened 46. A. but B. however C. so D. therefore 47. A. chemistry B. physics C. biology D. psychology 48. A. control B. affect C. remove D. replace 49. A. agreed B. proposed C. refused D. denied 50. A. can‘t B. mustn‘t C. won‘t D. needn‘t 51. A. point out B. take out C. hand out D. print out 52. A. dirty B. clean C. old D. new 53. A. caught B. arranged C. left D. convinced 54. A. exciting B. mysterious C. technological D. modern 55. A. That B. This C. They D. There

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ABCD中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Despite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is familiar with the legendary unicorn(独角兽). Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn--- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. Unicorns are often used in the logo of a noble family, town council or university as their special sign. Even Scotland is represented by a unicorn.

According to the legend, anyone attempting to catch a unicorn had to be extremely cautious as it has a reputation for being very fierce. A clever trick suggested by

unicorn-trappers, in order to catch this magnificent beast without being hurt by its horn, was for the hunter to stand in front of a tree and then to move quickly behind it as the unicorn charged. Hopefully, the creature could then be captured when its horn was stuck in the tree. When hollowed out and used as a drinking-cup, the unicorn‘s horn was said to have the power to offer protection against person. It was believed that nobody could be harmed-by drinking the contents of a unicorn‘s horn. Right up until the French Revolution in 1789, the French court was said to have used cups made of ―unicorn‖ horn in order to protect the king. In addition, the horn was said to have medicinal value, so much so that it could be sold for more than ten times the price of the same weight of gold. What, then, was ―unicorn‖ horn? We know at times the rhino(犀牛) was confused with this legendary creature. A drinking-cup supposedly made of ―unicorn‖ horn was discovered to be made of the horn of a rhino.

56. Which of the following is TRUE of the unicorn? A. It was not historically recorded B. Its horn was first used in France

C. It was similar to the Indian Ass and the Oryx D. It could be the symbol of a university

57. To catch a unicorn, the unicorn-trappers had to try all of the following EXCEPT ____. A. tempting the unicorn to attack B. making use of the tree as a protection C. hiding quickly behind the unicorn D. having the unicorn horn stuck in the tree 58. The last paragraph is mainly about ____. A. the properties of the unicorn horn B. the users of the unicorn horn C. the price of the unicorn horn

D. the comparison between the unicorn horn and the rhino horn

59. In the last paragraph, the word ―unicorn ‖ is in quotation marks (引号)because _____. A. the cup is designed only for a royal family B. the unicorn does not exist in reality

K: I need to (76) e________ some money. I‘d try to find a job looking after children. What do you think, mum?

M: It‘s not an easy job and you don‘t have any particular (77) k_______ about children. Some children could be noisy and badly (78) b___________. Do you have any other ideas? K: Not (79) r________. I don‘t think much of the jobs I‘ve seen (80) a_________ (A week later)

M: Kathy, are you still looking for a children job?

K: No, Mum. I (81) m_______ to tell you earlier. I‘ve been offered a job in the office of the local computer factory and it‘s well paid. I‘ve decided to take it and will (82) s________ on Monday. M: Good! Tell me more (83) d________ about the job.

K: I will work as a (84) s________, typing letters, answering phones calls and so on.

M: Some people may find it busy and (85) b________, and you need to be patient and careful. K: Thank you, Mum. I‘ll try my best.

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

学校计划举行英语作文竞赛，主题为―We need Advice from Older Generations‖。请根据下列要求写一篇作文：

你遇到了困难或问题，不知该怎么办。你去请教一位长辈，后来问题得到了解决。要求写清楚下面三点：

1、 当时面临的困难或问题是什么？ 2、 你获得的指教是什么？ 3、 结果如何？ 注意：

1、 作文总词数为100左右；

2、 不能在作文中出现锁在学校的校名和本人姓名，否则本节判为零分

英语试题参考答案

第一卷（选择题 共115分） 第一部分：听力理解

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：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） 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. A

第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分） 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. B 40. D 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. D

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分）

56. D 57. C 58. A 59. B 60. A 61. D 62. A 63. C 64. D 65. C 66. D 67. A 68. C 69. A 70. C 71. D 72. A 73. B 74. A 75. D

第二卷 （非选择题 共35分） 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

76. earn 77. knowledge 78. behaved 79. really 80. advertis(z)ed 81. meant 82. start 83. detail(s) 84. secretary 85. boring 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 略

2009年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（江西卷）

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。

21. ----Thank you for your MP4 player. I‘ll get Mary to take it to you soon. ----___________. I‘ve bought a new one.

A. No sense B. No hurry C. No way D. No use

22. _________ the right kind of training , these teenage soccer players may one day grew the international stars.

A. Giving B. Having given C. To give D. Given

23. The ____________ shoes were covered with mud, so I asked them to take them off before they got into __________ car.

A. girl‘s; Tom‘s B. girls‘; Toms‘ C. girls‘; Tom‘s D. girl‘s; Toms‘

24. According to statistics, a man is more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer _________ a woman.

A. than B. such C. so D. as

25. Some people fear that ________ air pollution may bring about changes in _______ weather around the world.

A. /; the B. the; / C. an; the D. the; a

26. The house I grew up ________ has been taken down and replaced by an office building. A. in it B. in C. in that D. in which

27. It was _____ he came bank from Africa that wear _________ he met the girl he would like to marry.

A. when; then B. not; until C. not until; that D. only; when

28. At present, one of the apartments in favor of the new airport ________ that it will going a lot jobs to the area.

A. is B. are C. will be D. were 29. ------- What is the price of petrol these days

-------Oh, it ______ sharply since last month.

A. is raised B. has risen C. has arisen D. is increased 30. It is reported that the police will soon ____ the case of two missing children. A. look upon B. look after C. look into D. look out 31. ---Do you want a lift home?

---It‘s very kind of you, but I have a much late in the office. I overslept this morning because my morning clock _______.

A. doesn‘t go off B. won‘t gone C. wasn‘t going off D. didn‘t go on

32. Frank put the mediocre in the top drawer to make sure it would not be_______ to the kids.

A. accessible B. ralative C. accepteble D. sensitive

33. The fact has worried many scientists ______ the earth is becoming warmer and warmer these years.

A. what B. which C. that D. though

34. The government plans to bring in new laws _____ parents to take more responsibility for the education of their children.

A. forced B. forcing C. to be forced D. having forced

35. Some of you may have finished unit one. _____ , you can go on to unit two. A. If you may B. If you do C. If not D. If so 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，掌握其大意，然后从36---55各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Peter and Paul had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they know it would be more 36 to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys 37 with their tent and food.

Carrying their heavy 38 , the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. . They were eager to reach their 39 before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search for a suitable camping spot. Peter wanted to 40 close to the river at the edge of the woods, 41 Paul, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. 42 Peter followed his brother deeper into the 43 . ―This really is a wonderful setting!‖ said Paul in excitement. They 44 the tent , and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, then decided to find their way 45 to the river to catch some fish.

―Are you sure that this is the right 46 ?‖ whispered Peter shakily. ―I‘m sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago. ‖ Paul walked 47 silently. ―Look, there it is again. We‘re lost, aren‘t we?‖ complained Peter. Paul had to admit that he didn‘t know where they were. 48 , they were a long distance from where they were 49 to be. They were not even 50 of where they had set up their camp. They set in 51 for a few minutes until Peter had a bright idea. ―Why don‘t we look for clues（线索） the way trackers 52 in the movies? We weren‘t careful about how we walked, so I‘m sure we would have left 53 some broken tree branches and leaves. ‖

Carefully, the boys 54 the marks that they had left, until finally they found their campsite. Hurriedly, they packed their belongings and set off 55 the direction of the river.

What would their parents think of their adventure? 36. A. surprising B. exciting C. annoying D. frightening

37. A. went round B. went back C. went away D. went though 38. A. load B. torn C. food D. storage 39. A. grassland B. destination C. field D. river 40. A. live B. lie C. wait D. stay 41. A. but B. and C. or D. so 42. A. Unconsciously B. Unfortunately C. Unwillingly D. Uninterestingly 43. A. woods B. farm C. setting D. camp 44. A. put off B. put on C. put down D. put up 45. A. forward B. near C. back D. further 46. A. place B. mark C. way D. time 47. A. alone B. about C. in D. on 48. A. After all B. At last C. Above all D. At first 49. A. discovered B. encouraged C. persuaded D. supposed 50. A. afraid B. sure C. informed D. reminded

51. A. enjoyment B. satisfaction C. disappointment D. imagination 52. A. appear B. do C. work D. behave 53. A. behind B. out C. aside D. amount 54. A. fetched B. watched C. followed D. collected 55. A. for B. to C. at D. in 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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（A）

Outside her shabby cottage, old Mrs. Tailor was hanging out laundry on a wire line, unaware that some children lay hidden in the leaves of a nearby tree watching her every move. They were determined to find out if she really was a witch.

They watched as she took a broomstick to clean the dirt from her stone steps. But, much to their disappointment, she did not mount the broomstick and take flight. Suddenly, the old lady‘s work was interrupted by the cackling of her hen—a signal that an egg had been laid in the warm nest on top of the haystack.

The old broomstick was put aside as she hobbled off towards the haystack followed by Sooty, a black cat she had rescued from a fox trap some time back. With only three legs, it was hard for Sooty to keep up with the old lady. The cat provided proof—the children were sure that only a witch could own a black cat with three legs.

There, standing on a wooden box, was Mrs. Tailor, stretching out to gather her precious egg. Taking the egg in one of her hands, she began to climb down when, without warning, the box broke and the old lady fell.

―We have to got and help her,‖ whispered Amy.

―What if it is a trick?‖ replied Ben.

―Don‘t be silly, Ben. If she were a witch, she would have turned us into frogs already,‖ reasoned Meg. ―Come on Amy, let‘s go.‖ The girls climbed down the tree and ran all the way to the haystack.

Approaching carefully, they could see a wound on the old lady‘s face. She had knocked her head on a stone and her ankle was definitely broken. ―Go and get Dad,‖ Amy yelled to her brother. ―Tell him about the accident.‖

The boys did not need another excuse to leave. They ran as fast as thy could for help, hoping that Mrs. Tailor would not wake and turn the girls into frogs.

56. Were the children hiding in the tree?

A. They wanted to watch Mrs. Tailor do her housework closely. B. They were playing a hide-and-seek game

C. They wanted to find out if the rumors about Mrs. Tailor were true D. They were pretending to be spies

57. Mrs. Tailor stopped sweeping when____

A. her front steps were clean B. she noticed the children in the tree C. she was ready to take a flight D. she heard the hen cackling 58. Ben did not rush in help Mrs. Tailor because_____ A. he thought that she could be necking them

B. he knew that they could not have been in the tree C. he did not the old lady fall down D. he was afraid of the three-legged cat

59. Which of these old sayings best suits the story‘s lesson for us? A. Make hay while the sun shines. B. Never judge a book by its cover.

C. People in glasshouses should not the stones. D. A bird in the hands worth two in the bush.

（B）

The surprising experiment I am about to describe proves that air is all around you and that it proves down upon you. Air pressure is a wonderful force. When you swim underwater, you can feel water push down your body. The air all around you does the same. However, your body is so used to it that you do not notice this. The pressure is caused by a layer of air called the atmosphere. This layer surrounds the Earth, extending to about five kilometers above the Earth‘s surface.

The following experiment is an easy one that you can do at home. But make sure that you are supervised, because you will need to use matches. Now foe the experiment！

What you need ·A hard-boiled egg without the shell ·A bottle with a neck slightly smaller than the egg ·A piece of paper ·A match Method

1） Check that the paper will sit firmly on the neck of the bottle. 2） Tear the paper into strips and put the strips into the bottle. 3） Light the paper by dropping a burning match into the bottle.

4） Quickly sit the egg on the neck of the bottle. Result

Astonishingly, the egg will be sucked into the bottle. Your friends will be amazed when you show them the experiment. But be careful when you handle matches.

Why it happened

As the paper burns, it needs oxygen and uses up the oxygen （air） in the bottle. The egg acts as a seal in the neck of the bottle, so no more air can get inside. This reduces the air pressure inside the bottle. The air pressure must equalize, so more air from outside must enter the bottle. The outside air pressure against the egg and then the egg is pushed into the bottle! The proves that air is all around and that it is pressing down on it.

60. Why is there the need to take care when you are doing the experiment? A. The bottle could break.

B. You need to light the paper with a match. C. The egg needs to be shelled.

D. The egg has to be perfectly placed on the neck of the bottle. 61. In the experiment, the burning inside the bottle can___. A. equalize the air pressure inside and outside B. make a seal in the neck of the bottle C. finish up the oxygen inside the bottle D. produce more oxygen inside the bottle 62. How did the egg put into the bottle？

A. The oxygen inside the bottle sucked the egg in. B. It became salt without the shell.

C. The neck of the bottle was wide enough.

D. The outside air pressure forced it into the bottle. 63. The experiment is carried cut to prove ______.

A. water pushes on your body when you swim underwater.

B. the earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the atmosphere. C. the pressure of air around us has a powerful force. D. the air pressure is not equalized around us.

（C）

237 West Palmdale Boulevard Fresno , Califormia93706 AmToy Corporation Suite 15 TransAm Building November 20, 2008 Dear Sirs, As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro—Rain seen in local media is California. So Schally, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads （attached this letter） and had the week of November 15. Children to your type of advertising in an immature way; that they shamble to understand how expensive some toys are for middle-class parent. Further, you product is violent in nature. Youth advertisement gives children the impression that it‘s fine to have ―two guns and laser eyes.‖You

also suggest that children need your toy protect them ―when you go outside.‖ This is not a healthy attitude for children to have. I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may our children. Sincerely yours, （Mrs. ） Alma Hernandez Enc It‘s here! Heady for You, Now! It‘s Electro-Robo! Every lay dreams of being in control of a robot, and AmToy can make your dream come true Electro-R0ho is the world‘s first fully autocratic robot with radio control. Standing 80 centimeters tall, Electro-Robo is like a friend at home, He can walk, talk, and even shake your had! He has two guns and laser eyes to help you defend yourself when you go outside with him , Every boy needs Electro-Robo ! Ask your Mom and Dad to buy Electro-Robo for your birthday or for Christmas, which is coming up soon Imagine that you are in control of your friend for life, Electro-Robo! Available at all toy stores and department stores NOW!

64. What is the purpose the letter?

A. To complain about a broken toy. B. To oppose the advertising.

C. To order a gift for Chrisman. D. To apply for a job in a toy company. 65. Why does the writer of the letter that Electro-Robo is violent? A. It is control to radio water. B. It is expensive to buy. C. It is 80 centimeter D. It bears arms. 66. What dose ―End‖ at the end of the letter mean?

A. Something attached to the letter. B. A complaint to the toy company. C. A hidden message D. An encouraging response. 67. Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT .

A. sitting down B. shaking hands C. talking D. walking

D

Many people to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard. He needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.

―People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,‖ said social worker Ken Yip, ―and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.‖ When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is symbol of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process writer‘s complaints if they do not bear the writer‘s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.

There are people who wish to remain anonymous（匿名的）for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply

because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.

Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name, it is a matter if responsibility to it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honour our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honour what we say.

68. What does the writer mean by saying ―Responsibility is the name of the game‖? A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.

B. Publication must bear the writer‘s full name, address and phone number. C. Writers should be responsible for their names.

D. Names are required to indicate writers‘ responsibility for what they say.

69. The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may . A. help to end a relationship B. not get a reply

C. be accepted all the same D. become a family problem

70. Some people don‘t want their names known because they are . A. hesitant to make a donation B. unwilling to draw public attention C. afraid of an accusation D. ready for involvement 71. The passage is mainly about .

A. honour and writers B. identity and signature C. signature and responsibility D. anonymity and signature E

New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road.

The farest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of and Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.

The official origin of East-West commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC which was the agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, Syria and a place known as Lijion,. Histerents have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient world‘s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthians of old Pet la lu exchange for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury markets in Rome.

But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia.

72. The word ―coupled‖ in the first paragraph could best be replaced by . A. produced B. contributed C. doubled D. combined

73. The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that . A. Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk B. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought C. historical research often achieves fascinating results

D. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices

74. Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road . A. originated in the 2nd century BC

B. extended human migration into eastern Asia C. began a million years ago

D. primarily benefited the Egyptians

75. Historians have always considered Zhang Qian‘s mission important because they believe .

A. be brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor B. be discovered the Silk Road

C. be helped establish East-West trade D. be travelled as far as Afghanistan 第二卷（非选择题，满分35分）

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 对话填空（花花公子10小题，第小题1分，满分10分）

请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

K=Karen S=Selina K: You‘re late again.

S: Sorry, but there was a traffic （76） j .

K: It‘s to ways the same excuse. Try to think of something better next time.

S: But I‘m telling the truth! There was an （77） a in the cross-harbor tunnel. I don‘t think buy one. It is hurt but it （78） t the police over an hour to clear it. Anyway, how are you? You look a bit tired.

K: Well, actually, I‘ve been （79） q with my grandmother again. I feel sad because it is go （80） w , she blames me, even though it‘s not my fault.

S: What did your grandma say?

K: her favorite expression is ―Young people are not as well behaved as they （81） u to be,‖ She always complains that I don‘t show her enough （82） r .

S: Well, try and understand her. She can‘t do all the things she did （83） w she was young. It must be very frustrating. Just think, one day we‘ll be old…

K; You‘re right. I should be more （84） u . I think I‘ll buy her a present and apologize.

S: Right. Now you are feeling a bit better, it‘s your turn to help me. Could you give me a hand with my maths homework?

K: Maths again! Okay, girl can we find somewhere to （85） e first? I‘m starving!

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

学校即将举行以―Turning a bad mood（心情）into a good one ‖为题目的英语作文比赛，请按下列要求定一篇100词左右的记叙文或议论文。

记叙文 议论文

1. 发生的具体事件。 1. 好心情的重要性。 2. 对你的心情有何影响？ 2. 产生坏心情的原因。 3. 你如何应对？ 3. 应该如何调整心情。

参考答案

1-5 CBACA 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CBBCC 16-20 ACABB

21-25 BDCDA 26-30 BCABC 31-35 BACBD 36-40 BCABD 41-45 ACADC 46-50 CDADB 51-55 CBACD 56-60 CDABB 61-65 CDCBD 66-70 AADBB 71-75 CDBAC

76. jam 77. accident 78. took 79. quarrel（l）ing 80. wrong 81. used 82. respect / regard 83. when 84. understanding 85. eat 书面表达 略

2010年高考英语试题及答案·江西卷

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。

21. —Do you enjoy your present job? —________. I just do it for a living.

A. Of course B. Not really C. Not likely D. Not a little 22. — Our holiday cost a lot of money.

— Did it? Well, that doesn‘t matter ________ you enjoyed yourselves. A. as long as B. unless C. as soon as D. though 23. I have told you the truth ________ I keep repeating it?

A. Must B. Can C. May D. Will 24. The lady walked around the shops, ________ an eye out for bargains. A. keep B. kept C. keeping D. to keep

25. Parents ________ much importance to education. They will do their best to give their children that priceless gift.

A. attach B. pay C. link D. apply

26. Smell the flowers before you go to sleep, and you may just ________ sweet dreams. A. keep up with B. put up with C. end up with D. catch up with 27. Swimming is my favorite sport. There is ________ like swimming as a means of keeping fit.

A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything

28. Computers and mobile phones, though they are indeed making our life ________ and more ________ have reduced the need for face-to-face conversations.

A. easily; efficient B. easy, efficient C. easy; efficiently D. easily; efficiently 29. We give dogs time, space and love we can spare, and ________, dogs give us their all. A. in all B. in fact C. in short D. in return

30. Mother wanted to be a good provider, a role she ________ since her marriage to Father. A. shoulders B. shouldered C. is shouldering D. has been shouldering 31. The girl arranged to have piano lessons at the training centre with her sister ________ she would stay for an hour.

A. where B. who C. which D. what 32. There were many talented actors out there just waiting ________.

A. to discover B. to be discovered C. discovered D. being discovered 33. Not until he left his home ________ to know how important the family was for him. A. did he begin B. had he begun C. he began D. he had began 34. Nowadays some hospitals refer to patients ________ name, not case number. A. of B. as C. by D. with

35. Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving licence reached 200,000, a(n) ________ of 40,000 per year.

A. average B. number C. amount D. quantity 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，掌握其大意。然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When Alice started to cycle home from Jenny‘s house, she wasn‘t nervous. She was certainly not afraid of the dark. ___36___, it was only a 15-minute ride home. But halfway there, she began to wish that she hadn‘t been so ___37___.

As she rounded a sharp bend, it suddenly ___38___ cold — very cold. Alice‘s breath became puffs of white cloud and her legs were so cold that it became hard to ride.

With her heart beating fast, she struggled so hard to move __39__ that she didn‘t hear the car which suddenly appeared beside her. She stopped by the road. The big black car also ___40___. Slowly, the passenger-window began to slide down. Alice held her breath. In the soft light inside the car, something ___41___. Then, the light brightened and Alice was staring at a sweet, grey-haired old lady. ―Hello, dear, ‖ said the old lady. ―I need ___42___. I‘m afraid I‘m lost. I need to find the nearest airport. I must be there in the next five minutes. ‖

―Airport? You ___43___ are lost, ‖ Alice said. ―You need to go back five kilometers ___44___ you reach the T-junction. Turn left and ___45___ for about another 10 kilometers to the main highway. From there, just follow the ___46___ to the airport. But I‘m afraid there‘s no ___47___ you‘ll get there in five minutes!‖

―Thank you very much, dear, ‖ replied the old lady. ―Don‘t worry — I‘ll __48__ in time. ‖ The ___49___ moved up and the car started off. A little way ahead, it ___50___ and with headlights flashing, it drove past Alice. But then, something ___51___ happened. The car began changing. First, its color ___52___ from black to silvery-grey. Then, the wheels began disappearing, but the car continued to move forward, ___53___ just above the ground. As the car ___54___ into the dark sky, the big red tail-lights grew larger and larger and glowed more and more brightly. With a faint whistling ___55___, the car was gone in seconds, leaving Alice shaking her head in disbelief…

36. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise 37. A. brave B. excited C. curious D. stubborn 38. A. fell B. seemed C. proved D. grew 39. A. aside B. around C. forward D. backward 40. A. arrived B. stopped C. stayed D. started 41. A. gathered B. existed C. dropped D. moved 42. A. help B. gas C. rest D. water 43. A. necessarily B. normally C. basically D. certainly

44. A. if B. until C. unless D. as 45. A. drive B. walk C. follow D. march 46. A. address B. signs C. notices D. guidance 47. A. doubt B. room C. time D. way 48. A. have it B. get it C. make it D. finish it 49. A. door B. window C. headlight D. wheel 50. A. passed B. rushed C. turned D. continued 51. A. strange B. sensitive C. imaginable D. horrible 52. A. developed B. appeared C. spread D. faded 53. A. rolling B. floating C. drawing D. flashing 54. A. pointed B. returned C. broke D. rose 55. A. tune B. voice C. sound D. tone 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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father‘s words came to him. ―When you are in a tight situation, don‘t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it. ‖

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. ―Bees don‘t like smoke, ‖ he thought. ―They couldn‘t get into the house. ‖

Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

―You‘ll really need that fishing break to help you recover, ‖ laughed his mother with relief. ―Thank goodness you didn‘t panic!‖ But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

56. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier? A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound. C. He was going fishing with his father. D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage? A. They crowded like a black cloud. B. They shocked and terrified Andy. C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days. 58. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end? A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help. B. He did himself under the water. C. He rushed into the Nelson house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

59. Which of the following can best describe Andy‘s escape from the bees? A. No pains, no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

B CWU

The communication union

Head of Research Salary: ￡55. 271

We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.

The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.

You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experience of the postal and/ or telecommunications industry.

To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@cwu. org or by telephoning HR (Human Resources) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source.

Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010 Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2010 No agencies please

60. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?

A. Arts. B. Sales. C. Jobs. D. News. 61. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is ________. A. taking charge of research work. B. seeking membership for the trade union. C. managing a team of three or four members. D. running a telecommunications company.

62. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT ________. A. ask an agency for an application form.

B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information. C. email hr@cwu. org for an application pack. D. send in your application before 4th August 2010

63. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed? A. A school teacher with a master‘s degree.

B. A university graduate majoring in computer science. C. A director from a research centre with a master‘s degree. D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.

C

Kong Zi, also called Confucius (551—479 B.C.), and socrates (469—399 B.C.) lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.

Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars un Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rules how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom, and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went out to government service.

Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: ―Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you. ‖ He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some bad more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that the superior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes.

For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of the society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.(www.nmet168.com) Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes. 64. Which of the following is TURE according to the first paragraph? A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common,

B. Confucius had much influence on Socrates‘ ideas. C. The societies ware influenced by the philosophers‘ ideas. D. There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece. 65. Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that ________. A. all men were equal when they were born

B. the lower classed should be ruled by the upper class C. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom

66. What made some people different from others according to Confucius? A. Family. B. Potential. C. Knowledge. D. Community. 67. This passage is organized in the pattern of ________.

A. time and events B. comparison and contrast C. cause and effect D. definition and classification

D

Modern inventions have speeded up people‘s loves amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in little more than an hour, aircraft cross the world inside a day, while computers operate at lightning speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boats (吹嘘) of saving precious seconds in handling tasks.

All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies feel that they have been left behind on another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have their dangers, according to some scientist; too much use may transmit harmful radiation into our brains, a consequence we do not like to think about.

However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed constant activity that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing or even just one thing at a time. Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen quietly to a story on the radio, letting imagination take us into another world.

There was a time when some people‘s lives were devoted simply to the cultivation of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-tasking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might envy about a way of life like this. Yet before we do

so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestor faced: they farmed with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion tools from wood and stone. Modern machinery has freed people from that primitive existence.

68. The new products become more and more time-saving because ________. A. our love of speed seems never-ending B. time is limited.

C. the prices are increasingly high. D. the manufactures boast a lot.

69. What does ―the days‖ in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Imaginary life B. Simple life in the past. C. Times of inventions D. Time for constant activity. 70. What is the author‘s attitude towards the modern technology? A. Critical B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Negative. 71. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The present and past times. B. Machinery and human beings. C. Imaginations and inventions. D. Modern technology and its influence.

E

Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noise without mouths, and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other‘s minds. This ability comes so naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle (奇迹) it is.

Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animal. Of course, some animals have powers just as amazing, Birds can fly thousands miles by \\observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature‘s talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, it‘s an ability for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.

Not that we don‘t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called ―body language‖. Bristling (直立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly, the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.

Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human beings, instinctively acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so, how did human beings acquire this amazing skills? Biologist can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function, but this doesn‘t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history.(www.nmet168.com) 72. according to the passage, the wonder we take for granted is ________. A. our ability to use language B. the miracle of technology C. the amazing power of nature D. our ability to make noises with mouth

73. What feature of ―body language‖ mentioned in the passage is common to both human an animals?

A. Lifting heads when sad. B. Keeping long faces when angry. C. Bristling hair when ready to attack. D. Bowing heads when willing to obey. 74. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A. Body language is unique to humans. B. Animals express emotions just as humans do. C. Humans have other powers of communication. D. Humans are no different from animals to some degree. 75. This passage is mainly about ________. A. the development of body language. B. the special role humans play in nature C. the power to convey information to others

D. the difference between humans and animals in language use

第二卷（非选择题 满分35分） 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 对话填空（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式、使对话通顺。

M＝Mum, S＝Sara, P＝Peter

(When Sara came home from work, she found her mother in an anxious state. ) S: What‘s wrong, Mum? You seem upset.

M: It‘s your (76) y________ sister Jill. She should have been here an hour ago.

S: Don‘t (77) w________, Mum! It‘s not all that late and she has probably not (78) r________ how late it is. I think she‘ll be here soon.

(Just then Sara‘s brother Peter came into the kitchen. )

P: What‘s up? Mum‘s on the phone and she seems as though she‘s going to cry. S: It‘s Jill. She should have (79) r________ home by now and Mum‘s getting anxious. P: You needn‘t feel so anxious Mum! You know what teenage girls are like. I‘m (80) s________ she‘s all right.

M: I can‘t help but he concerned. I‘ve just rung Lucy and she said Jill left her outside the cinema ages ago to get the bus home.

P: Well, the bus service isn‘t very frequent in the evenings. Perhaps she (81) m________ one and is waiting for another. Have you tried (82) p________ her on her mobile?

M: Yes, but there‘s no reply. That made me even more worried. I think (83) s________ must have happened to Jill. Do you think we should call the(84) p________?

S: Calm down, Mum! You‘ll make yourself ill. Perhaps she switched her mobile (85) o________ in the cinema and forgot to switch it back on again. Or it may need to be charged.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

英语中 ―please‖ ―thank you‖ ―sorry‖ 等礼貌用语具有增进友谊，改善关系、化解矛盾神奇的力量，因而被称为 ―magic words‖。请 ―Magic Power of Polite Words‖ 为题写一篇100词左右的英语作文。代表裁不限（叙述文评论文说论文……）

2010年高考英语试题·江西卷（参考答案） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. A

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） 21. B 27. A 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分) 36. B 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. B 41. D 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. C

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分）

56. D 57. D 58. B 59. D 60. C 61. A 62. A 63. C 64. C 65. B 66. C 67. B 68. A 69. B 70. B 71. D 72. A 73. D 74. D 75. C 第二卷(非选择题 共35分)

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：对话填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 76. younger / youngest 77. worry

78. realized 79. returned / reached 80. sure 81. missed 82. phoning 83. something

84. police / policeman 85. off

2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（江西卷）

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。

21．--- We need three single rooms for the first week in June. --- . The hotel‘s not busy then. A．No problem B．Don‘t bother C．Never mind D．It doesn‘t matter

22．--- It‘s said John will be in a job paying over $60,000 year. --- Right, he will also get paid by week. A．the; the B．a; the C．the; a D．a; a 23．It be the postman at the door. It‘s only six o‘clock. A．mustn‘t B．can‘t C．won‘t D．needn‘t 24．--- The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting. --- Why? It‘s than the films I have ever seen. A．far more interesting B．much less interesting C．no more interesting D．any less interesting

25．Why don‘t you bring to his attention that you‘re too ill to work on? A．that B．it C．this D．him 26．The villagers have already known we‘ll do is to rebuild the bridge. A．this B．that C．what D．which

27．The house was too expensive and too big. , I‘d grown fond of our little rented house. A．Besides B．Therefore C．Somehow D．Otherwise 28．We John‘s name on the race list yesterday but for his recent injury. A．will put B．will have put C．would put D．would have put 29．Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon, or it is convenient to you. A．whenever B．however C．whichever D．wherever

30．We arrived at work in the morning and found that somebody into the office during the night. A．broke B．had broken C．has broken D．was breaking 31．What‘s the , in your opinion, of helping him if he doesn‘t make an effort to help himself? A．sympathy B．theme C．object D．point

32．On receiving a phone call from his wife she had a fall, Mr. Gordon immediately rushed home from his office. A．says B．said C．saying D．to say 33．She has already tried her best. Please don‘t be too about her job. A．special B．responsible C．unusual D．particular 34．She showed the visitors around the museum, the construction had taken more than three years. A．for which B．with which C．of which D．to which 35．You can‘t predict everything. Often things don‘t as you expect.

A．run out B．break out C．work out D．put out

第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had 36 them a story and finally they were asleep. \（照看）the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ___37___,\ \she considered, \only I could!\But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she ___38___ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(an) ___39___ way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary's ___40___ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn't sleep, she thought - which was ___41___ what she did, of course. Strangely enough, she soon ___42___ that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a ___43___ and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or ___44___ - her favorite hobby. She ___45___ took the leading role in her own TV show.

That is, until she became too ___46___. \as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But ___47___ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she ___48___ to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. ___49___ set in, but Mary could not run - she was ___50___ to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, ___51___ a sharp sound awoke her. She got shocked and confused - ___52___ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three ___53___ little faces and some very burnt bread. \we were hungry and you were ___54___, so we tried to make some bread,\Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She___55__ them never to fall asleep on the job again! 36．A．given B．written C．told D．taught 37．A．successful B．helpful C．tiring D．surprising 38．A．shook B．put C．bent D．kept 39．A．difficult B．boring C．important D．easy 40．A．eyes B．mind C．heart D．legs 41．A．nicely B．exactly C．curiously D．carelessly 42．A．realized B．reminded C．learnt D．dreamt 43．A．decision B．fortune C．business D．plan 44．A．cooking B．reading C．running D．babysitting 45．A．just B．ever C．even D．only 46．A．selfish B．proud C．stubborn D．sensitive 47．A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing 48．A．tried B．arranged C．managed D．prepared 49．A．Panic B．Pain C．Noise D．Stress 50．A．frozen B．dragged C．pushed D．brought

51．A．because B．until C．as D．unless 52．A．smoke B．light C．water D．fire 53．A．cheerful B．strange C．guilty D．confident 54．A．busy B．hungry C．worried D．asleep 55．A．promised B．allowed C．expected D．persuaded

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

―Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton (骨骼) in the closet (衣橱)？‖Jessica asked. ―A skeleton in the closet?‖ her mother paused thoughtfully, Well, it‘s something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dad‘s family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be ?a skeleton in his family‘s closet‘. He really wouldn‘t want any neighbor to know about it.‖

―Why pick on my family?‖ Jessica‘s father said with anger. ―Your family history isn‘t so good, you know. Wasn‘t you great – great grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?‖ ―Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.‖ ―Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,‖ Jessica cut in before things grew worse.

After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica‘s parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessica‘s closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica‘s mother sank into a faint (晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.

―What happened? Where am I?‖ she asked. ―You just destroyed the school‘s skeleton, Mum,‖ explained Jessica. ―I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.‖ Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. ―They‘re both crazy,‖ she thought.

56．According to Jessica‘s mother, ―a skeleton in the closet‖ means . A．a family honor B．a family secret C．a family story D．a family treasure

57．What can we learn about some Australian‘s ancestors from Paragraph 2? A．They were brought to Australia as prisoners. B．They were the earliest people living in Australia. C．They were involved in some crimes in Australia. D．They were not regarded as criminals in their days.

58．Jessica‘s mother fell down into a faint because she was . A．knocked B．frightened C．injured D．surprised 59．Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home?

A．She was curious about it. B．She planned to keep it for fun. C．She needed it for her school task. D．She intended to scare her parents. 60．Jessica‘s parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because . A．they were crazy B．they were overexcited C．they realized their misunderstanding D．they both thought they had won the quarrel

B

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61．The Winners Club is a bank account intended for . A．parents B．teenagers C．winners D．adults 62．Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club? A．Special gifts are ready for parents. B．The bank opens only on work days. C．Services are convenient for its members. D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

63．The Winners Club provides magazines which . A．encourage spending B．are free to all teenagers C．are full of adventure stories D．help to make more of your money 64．If you want to be a member of the Club, you must . A．be an Internet user B．be permitted by your parent

C．have a big sum of money 65．What is the purpose of this text? A．To set up a club. C．To organize key – cards.

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D．To introduce a new banking service.

C

The garden city was largely the invention of Ebenezer Howard (1850 – 1928). After immigrating from England to the USA, and an unsuccessful attempt to make a living as a farmer, he moved to Chicago, where he saw the reconstruction of the city after the disastrous fire of 1871. In those days, it was nicknamed \for his later building plan of towns． Returning to London, Howard developed his design in the 1880s and 1890s, drawing on ideas that were popular at the time, but creating a unique combination of designs．

The nineteenth-century poor city was in many ways a terrible place, dirty and crowded; but it offered economic and social opportunities． At the same time, the British countryside was in fact equally unattractive: though it promised fresh air and nature, it suffered from agricultural depression（萧条） and it offered neither enough work and wages, nor much social life． Howard's idea was to combine the best of town and country in a new kind of settlement, the garden city． Howard's idea was that a group of people should set up a company, borrowing money to establish a garden city in the depressed countryside; far enough from existing cities to make sure that the land was bought at the bottom price．

Garden cities would provide a central public open space, radial avenues and connecting industries．They would be surrounded by a much larger area of green belt, also owned by the company, containing not merely farms but also some industrial institutions． As more and more people moved in, the garden city would reach its planned limit-Howard suggested 32,000 people; then, another would be started a short distance away． Thus, over time, there would develop a vast planned house collection, extending almost without limit; within it, each garden city would offer a wide rang of jobs and services, but each would also be connected to the others by a rapid transportation system, thus giving all the economic and social opportunities of a big city． 66．How did Howard get the name for his building plan of garden cities? A．Through his observation of the country life． B．Through the combination of different ideas． C．By taking other people's advice． D．By using the nickname of the reconstructed Chicago．

67．The underlined phrase \． A．making use of B．making comments on C．giving an explanation of D．giving a description of 68．According to Howard, garden cities should be built______． A．as far as possible from existing cities B．in the countryside where the land was cheap C．in the countryside where agriculture was developed D．near cities where employment opportunities already existed 69．What can we learn about garden cities from the last paragraph? A．Their number would continue to rise B．Each one would continue to become larger

C．People would live and work in the same place D．Each one would contain a certain type of business 70．What could be the best title for the passage? A．City and Countryside B．The Invention of the Garden City C．A New City in Chicago D．A Famous Garden City in England

D

Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked．

Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup（基因构成）as human beings． What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival． Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible．

Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for． Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger．With knowledge, we can lessen its effects．

Exploration also allows minerals and other potential （潜在的）resources to be found．Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later． Resources may be more than physical possessions． Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration．The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives． We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems．Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products （副产品）of technological developments in the space industry!

While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us． While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers． The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive． Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist．

While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets． It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future． 71．Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1? A．To express his doubts． B．To compare different ideas． C．To introduce points for discussion． D．To describe the conditions on Earth．

72．What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2? A．Humans are nature-born to do so． B．Humans have the tendency to fight． C．Humans may find new sources of food． D．Humans don't like to stay in the same place．

73．The underlined word \． A．survival chances B．potential resources C．unexpected benefits D．physical possessions 74．What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets? A．Our genetic makeup． B．Resources on the earth． C．The adaptive ability of humans． D．By-products in space exploration． 75．Which of the statements can best sum un the passage? A．Space exploration has created many wonders． B．Space exploration provided the best value for money． C．Space exploration can benefit science and technology. D．Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.

第二卷（非选择题 满分35分）

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。

[1]It is now possible to watch live sport on television on any day of the week, and the current amount of reporting will undoubtedly increase further in years to come． This is certainly having an influence on the live sports events themselves, and there are both benefits and shortcomings to this．

[2]Why has there been such growth in televised sport? For one thing, with digital broadcasting, there are now many more TV channels than there were even ten years ago．Moreover, sport has become an important form of entertainment, appealing to both men and women．

[3]When are the benefits of this state of affairs? One obvious advantage to the profession is the addition of money provided by television companies． Large football clubs benefit financially from TV income and the top players can command very large salaries． Less popular sports also receive money that can be used in training and awareness-raising． What's more, there is a health benefit to some of the population, because through televised sport, more people have become interested in actually playing sport．

[4]However,____________________ if so much sport is on television． Considering football again, many small clubs have suffered financial losses recently, as they cannot compete with the large ones．There has been a general falling in ticket sales, especially among smaller clubs． Fewer people attend live matches nowadays, preferring to watch from the comfort of their living room． And ticket prices have risen greatly．

[5]To sum up, while televised sport has created many opportunities and benefited certain people and clubs very much, it has also been responsible for changing the nature of live sports events for ever．

76．What is the main idea of the text? （no more than 8 words）

___________________________________________________________________________ 77．Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2．（ no more than 3 words）

There has been a great increase in TV channels in the past few years with the help of_____________

78．Point out the advantage of televised sport which does not concern money in Paragraph3． （no

more than 3 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________ 79．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words． （no more than 6 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________ 80．What does the word \（Line2, Paragraph5） probably refer to? （no more than 3 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 写作（满分25分）

假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为\的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：

1．目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题； 2．骑自行车的益处，如节能环保、有利健康等。 参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）；节能（energy saving）

注意：

1．词数：120词左右；

2．演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，请将其抄写在答题卡上且该部分不计入总词数。

参考答案

第一卷（选择题，共115分）

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

1—5 CABBA 6—10 CBACB 11—15 CAABC 16—20 CABAC 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） 21—25 ABBAB 26—30 CADAB 31—35 DCDCC 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

36—40 CCBDA 41—45 BDBBC 46—50 BDCAA 51—55 BACDA 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

56—60 BABCC 61—65 BCDBD 66—70 DABAB 71—75 CACCD 第二卷（非选择题，共35分）

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 76．Advantages and disadvantages of televised sport 77．digital broadcasting 78．A health benefit

79．There are / will be (some) disadvantages 80．Televised sport

第二节：书面表达（满分25分） One Possible Version Good morning, everyone,

I am Li Hua form Xingguang Middle School． The topic of my speech is \Ride Bicycles\．

As is known to all, with the improvement of people‘s living standards, cars have become a popular means of transport, bringing great convenience to our life. However, they have also caused some problems such as air pollution and traffic jams.

How can we solve the problems then? As far as I‘m convened, riding bicycles is a good solution. For one thing, bicycles don‘t need any petrol and they are energy – saving. For another, bicycles are environmentally friendly because they won‘t give off waste gas. What‘s more, riding bicycles is a good way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our health.

Therefore, let‘s take the responsibility to build up a low carbon city by riding bicycles. Come on and join us!

Thank you!

2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（江西卷）

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。

21．The Smiths don‘t usually stay at hotels, but last summer they spent a few days at a very nice hotel by ________ sea.

A．/; a B．the; the

C．/; the D．the; a

22．We have bought so much food now that Suzie won‘t be with us for dinner.

A．may not B．needn‘t

C．can‘t D．mustn‘t

23．My brother would like to buy a good watch but was available from that shop.

A．nothing B．none C．no one

D．neither

24．I‘ve the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school.

A．come into B．gone into C．got into D．run into

25．It suddenly occurred to him he had left his keys in the office.

A．whether B．where

C．which

D．that

26．--Look! Somebody the sofa. --Well, it wasn‘t me. I didn‘t do it.

A．is cleaning

B．was cleaning C．has cleaned

D．had cleaned

27．--Have you paid? What‘s my share of the bill? -- . It wasn‘t very much.

A．Don‘t worry about it.

B．It‘s my share

C．None of your business. D．It‘s up to you.

28．By 16:30, was almost closing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold.

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