2008年云南省英语高考真题A4

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标卷

英 语

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。 注意事项：

1．答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框,不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A

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

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

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

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

1．Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?

A．He was silent most of the time. C．He did not love his children.

B．He was too proud of himself. D．He expected too much of her.

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

A．nervous

B．sorry

C．tired

D．safe

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

A．More critical.

B．More talkative. D．Strict and hard-working.

C．Gentle and friendly.

傅 成 霞 第 1 页 共 8 页

4．The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to . A．the author’s son

C．the friend of the author’s father

B．the author’s father D．the café owner

B

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

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

In nutrition（营养）it was all good news too. This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C（维生素C）than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater. Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples. Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

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

A．green outside and sweet inside B．good-looking outside and soft inside C．yellowy-gold outside and hard inside D．a little soft outside and sweet inside

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

A．It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice. B．It was less sweet and good for health. C．It was developed by Del Monte. D．It was used as medicine.

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

A．that people enjoy eating C．that is difficult to get

B．that is always present D．that people use as a gift

8．We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte .

A．allowed other companies to develop pineapples B．succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself C．tried hard to control the pineapple market. D．planned to help the other companies.

C

傅 成 霞 第 2 页 共 8 页

Do’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸)Watching

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.

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

● Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on. ● Keep noise levels down-no horns, whistles or racing of engines.

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

● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales. ● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction. ● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.

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

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

the shore.

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

whales.

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

in surrounding the whales.

● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale

watching guidelines.

9.For whom is this text written?

A. Tour guides. B. Whale watchers. C. Vessel operators. D. Government officials. 10.When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should ________________.

A. move close to the beach B. increase speed gradually C. keep its engine running slowly D. remain at the back of the whales 11. When going side by side with whales, the vessel should____.

A. keep moving in the same direction B. surround the whales with other boats C. travel closer and closer to the shore D. take a good viewing position

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

A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres. C. 200 metres. D. 100 metres.

D Holidays

傅 成 霞 第 3 页 共 8 页

Holiday News Vacations(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season. The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonis Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’costs are 57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure. The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on desk(甲板)，enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about---from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong. For a few thousand, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.

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

A. Choose the holiday in Devon. C. Join the World sea Trip of 2008.

B. Go to the Snowdonia Cantre. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

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

A. It provides chances of family gatherings. B. It provides customers with good food. C. It offers a sports lesson. D. It offers comfortable rooms.

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

A. You can have free meals on deck every day. B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play. D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

第二节 （共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 16______Second , your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test . Third, note-taking offers

傅 成 霞 第 4 页 共 8 页

variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest .

You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report .17______Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.18______

The following methods may work best for you. ·Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

·Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. ·Write your notes in your own words. ·19_______

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

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20_______

A. Use words, not complete sentences.

B. There are three practical note-taking methods. C. You must write your notes on separate paper.

D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

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

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

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

After the birth of my second child , I got a job at a restaurant . Having worked with an experienced 21 for a few days , I was 22 to wait tables on my own . All went 23 that first week . When Saturday night came , I was luckily 24 the tables not far from the kitchen . 25 , I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays (托盘) .

Before I knew it , the 26 was full of people . I moved slowly , 27 every step . I remember how 28 I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables ; it looked different from the one I was 29 on . It had nice handles (手柄) , which made it 30 to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to 31 I was a natural at this job .

Then, an old man came to me and said , “Excuse me , dear , my wife and I loved 32 you work . It seems your tray stand has been very 33 to you , but we are getting ready to 34 now , and my wife needs her 35 back .”

At first his 36 did not get across . “What was he talking about !” Then , I got it .I had set my trays on his

傅 成 霞 第 5 页 共 8 页

本文来源：https://www.bwwdw.com/article/r0tf.html