苏中八校2008年高考英语模拟试题（押题卷）

（总分：120分 考试时间：120分钟）      2008 / 05/20

第Ⅰ卷（ 三部分 共85分）

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 单项选择（共15小题 每小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下列各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
21.—I don’t care what people think of me .

—Well , you _____ .

A. will       B. need         C. should        D. may

22. Recently, there is _______ boom in population mobility, and according to ______ national population survey of 2000, 17 percent of the population moves every year.

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

23.At this time tomorrow we _____ over the Pacific .

A. are flying       B. will be flying   C. are to fly       D. are going to fly

24.—Do you believe that it is wise for Chinese mothers to try to do everything for their children ?

—No , that is _____ they are mistaken .

A. when        B. what       C. where     D. how

25. The pilot , as well as eight of the passengers , ______ miraculously ______ the plane crash .

A. have; been survived          B. has; survived

C. have; survived               D. has; been survived

26.—Why is Uncle Wang selling all his belongings ?

—_____ is important to explain anything he does .

A. It         B. What         C. That        D. This

27. From her pockets , Ms. Lee took out _____ was like a coin and put it into the poor girl in rags .

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

28.—What about my idea?

—Very good! But not many people ______ the idea that money brings happiness.

A. subscribe to       B. take to     C. contribute to        D. relate to

29. Alice won’t want to eat it unless she is really hungry , _____ she’ll eat almost anything .

A. when           B. in which case    C. in that case      D. in which

30.—Well , where is my shoes ?

—_____ ! We’ll be late for school .

A. Take it easy          B. How come

C. Congratulations       D. Come on

31.The news that the President Wen Jiabao would visit our school raised all the people’s _____ .

A. feelings     B. emotions       C. spirits    D. minds

32.—How can I improve my spoken English ?

—I suggest you _____ English whenever possible .

A. practise speaking              B. to practise to speak       

C. will practise speaking        D. practicing to speak

33. There was such a long queue for coffee at the interval that Mr. Smith _____ gave up .

A. unfortunately    B. purposefully   C. Hopefully       D. eventually

34. Everything _____ in the man’s grave was probably given to him for his use in the next life .

A. was finding    B. was found    C. found     D. finding

35. Not only _____ hard but also_____ a high sense of responsibility .

A. does she work; she has        B. she works; has she      

C. does she work; does she have  D. she works; she has

第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、B、C和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。

It is clear that some chemicals can damage the health of animals and humans.__36__, this is not the only problem that __37__ be caused by the careless use of chemicals, Chemicals can also __38__ the ecological(生态的) balance of the environment. If the ecological balance is disturbed, the results can be __39__ serious.

   The __40__ of DDT illustrates(说明) the problem. DDT, a chemical which kills insects, at first seemed to be a perfect answer__41__ many problems. It would control insects that caused dangerous diseases, __42__ insects that caused billions of dollars of damage to crops every year. Governments permitted and even _43___ the use of DDT. Farmers in many countries __44__ to spray(喷洒) it on their crops. The __45__ results were good: Damage to crops __46__ down, and profits went up. However, the chemical had effects which the scientists didn't see in__47__ . First, it also killed insects which were the __48__ enemies of the harmful insects and which were therefore beneficial to farmers. Second, and perhaps worse, DDT did not kill __49__ harmful insect. A few insects had natural resistance(抵抗力) to the chemical. They __50__ and reproduced in large numbers. In a few years there were large numbers of insects which were not __51__ by DDT, and there were __52__ insects which could act as natural __53__ on these new "super - insects." Finally, it became clear that DDT was not solving the insect problem. In fact, it was making the problem worse. It __54__ became necessary to find a second __55__ for the effects of the first.

36.A. Therefore      B. However     C. Meanwhile      D. Besides

37.A. can           B. must        C. will             D. shall

38.A. cause         B. harm        C. break            D. disturb

39.A. little          B. much        C. extremely        D. hardly

40.A. history        B. shortcoming  C. achievement      D. advantage

41.A. at            B. for           C. to              D. of

42.A. as well as      B. as well       C. but              D. also

43.A. asked         B. requested     C. declared         D. encouraged

44.A. wanted        B. began        C. decided          D. arranged     

45.A. fast           B. immediate     C. moment         D. last

46.A.put            B. took         C. broke            D. went

47.A. need          B. turn          C. advance          D. vain

48.A. natural        B. ill            C. ugly            D. friendly

49.A. any           B. some         C. every           D. all

50.A. lived          B. died          C. cried           D. survived

51.A. effected       B. affected        C. damaged        D. killed

52.A. many         B. a few          C. a little          D. fewer

53.A. controls       B. enemies        C. choices         D. means

54.A. later          B. then           C. now            D. so

55.A. cause         B. insect          C. answer         D. cure

第三部分 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个

选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

SYDNEY—Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has urged fans not to harass her ex-boyfriend French actor Olivier Martinez, saying he deserves better treatment.
    “For someone whom I have enormous love and respect, and communicate with, it is so grossly unfair: to demonize an  honest man,” Minogue said in a statement on her website www. kylie.com .

Minogue and Martinez announced in early February they were ending their four-year relationship but will remain friends. At the time tabloid newspapers and magazines ran storiesof Martinez's alleged infidelity with Hollywood actresses Penelope Cruz and Michelle Rodriguez.

“As for the treatment Olivier has received of late, I can only reiterate(重申) that he simply does not deserve the kind of harassment or vitriol(刻薄的话语) to which he has been subjected,” Minogue said in the statement posted on Friday.

Minogue praised Martinez for supporting her while she underwent chemotherapy(化疗) in his native country France after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.

“He didn't hesitate in canceling work and putting projects on hold so he could be with me. He's the most honorable man I have ever met,” she said .“I would ask of you, my fans, to show your support for both Olli and myself as a separation is never easy.”

56.The main idea of the passage is that ______.

A. Minogue said good-bye to her boyfriend, French actor Olivier Martinez.

B. Minogue expressed her disappointment to her boyfriend because of his infidelity.

C. Minogue asked her fans to treat her ex-boyfriend fairly.

D. Minogue thanked Martinez for supporting her while she was ill in 2005.

57. Why did they announce they were ending their four-year relationship?

A. Because Minogue found Martinez’s secret.

B. Because Minogue thought Martinez was not the most honorable man she had ever met.

C. Because Martinez didn’t want to marry Minogue with breast cancer.

D. It was not mentioned in the passage.

58.The underlined sentence “He didn't hesitate in canceling work and putting projects on hold so he could be with me.” means ______.

A. Martinez suddenly announced that he will end the four-year relationship with Minogue.

B. In order to achieve his goal , Martinez decided to leave Minogue at once.

C. Martinez was bent on making much money by working hard to save his girlfriend.

D. In order to look after Minogue, Martinez gave up his work and put all his plans aside at once.

59.Minogue’s fans’attitude towsrds her ex-boyfriend French actor Olivier Martinez is ______.

A. suspicion  B. indifference  C. criticism  D. approval

B

Generally speaking, people can get discounts off products and services during holidays, weekends, and store anniversaries in China. Yet with the increase of special discount stores which offer discounted brand name clothes and accessories throughout the year, now people can get quality discounted goods whenever they want. Here is a list of special discount stores in Beijing for your reference. Happy shopping!

Shangpin Youjia Department Store

Shangpin Youjia opened only one month ago and it features new products this season, dominated by such well-known brands as Nike, Adidas, Levis, Nautica and Hush Puppies. High-priced designer goods are only limited to the sunglasses sold here. Shangpin Youjia labels the discounted price of each item. Discount rates vary from 40 percent to 80 percent off. The best buy here are some domestic brands, which strike a nice balance with style, quality and price.

Location: 1-3/F, Zhongguancun E-center, No.52 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62588888

365 Discount Plaza

365 covers over 50 brands like Only, Guess, and Soda, and the discount rates can range from 50 percent to even 90 percent off. The best buy here are some women's office clothes, all available below 1,000 yuan. Each month 365 will replace the stock with new brands, so shoppers at 365 can always get something new each time they come here. Besides, 365 features regular special discounts on thematic goods which they sell at even lower prices.

Location: B2/F, Fullink Plaza, Chaoyangmen, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-65881901      Open time: 10:30am-9:30pm

LCX Top International Brands Discount Store

LCX features over 300 top international brands like Givenchy, Dunhill, Kenzo, Mondi, Christian Lacroix, and most of the items sold here are exclusive（专有的）in Beijing. Discount rates here vary from 50 percent to 90 percent off, and the discounted prices range from several hundred to several thousand yuan, still much cheaper than if you buy the same items abroad. The best buy here are the German shoes, colorful and stylish, worth owning considering the quality and design.

Location: 3/F Beijing Times Square, Xidan, Xicheng District
Tel: 010-83913388

Yansha Outlets

Yansha Outlets feature over 200 brands like Versace, Prada, and CK, and it offers mostly off-season products but all brand new. Discount rates of the same item here constantly change. The older the item is, the cheaper it is. The best buy here are various home accessories, refined and not expensive.

Location: No. 9 Dongsihuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-81600562

60.Ms. Lee wants to buy her son a pair of German shoes as his birthday present, so she can get it at __________.

A. Shangpin Youjia Department Store             

B. 365 Discount Plaza

C. LCX Top International Brands Discount Store   

  D. Yansha Outlets

61. My sister regrets that she didn’t buy that blue office clothes two months ago. Now she can call ____________ to ask whether to buy it.

A. 010-62588888               B. 010-65881901   

C. 010-83913388               D. 010-81600562

62.It’s very clever to buy some domestic brands at Shangpin Youjia Department Store, because __________.

A. they are new products this season

B. they are the cheapest goods compared to the other three stores

C. they are said to strike a nice balance with style, quality and price.

D. their discount rates range from 40 percent to 80 percent off

63.If you want to get some off-season products but all brand new, you may go __________.

A. during holidays                B. during weekends 

C. during store anniversaries     D. throughout the year

C

Some recent surveys show that the health conditions of many white collar employees and office workers are rather critical. Death cases among white collar employees and office workers are increasing year by year and these cases are generally believed to have been caused by overwork and spend little time taking rest or doing exercise.

If their offices are within the distance of half an hour’s walk, some office workers now choose to go to work on foot. Ms. Deng, who works in a foreign enterprise in Beijing, has been walking to her office for more than six months now. “I usually have a tight work schedule and can’t find time to do exercise. So I choose to walk to work.” As she said, if the office is not far from home, most women would like to go to work on foot. Walking is good for their health and can help them to keep good figures as well.

Apart from walking to office, one can also find time to do exercise when one is at work. The simplest way is to abandon the lift. Mr. Wei, who works in the Passenger Service Department at Shenzhen Airlines, is one of such men who frequently climb stairs to his office. “I only use the lift whenever I’m with my colleagues or my boss. Otherwise, I would climb stairs instead of taking the lift.”

In addition, some office workers try to find time to go to a gym at the end of a day. Ms. Sang works in a law firm in Shenzhen. She goes to the gym several times a week when she has the time. “I go to the gym every weekend. During the weekdays, I will also go there whenever I have the time.” Ms. Sang and her husband both have a gym membership card for a whole year. The cards cost them 3,000 yuan. However they think it’s worth it .

64.Why are death cases among white collar employees and office workers increasing year by year?

A. Because they overwork for a long time .

B. Because they are too busy to have time for a rest.

C. Because they hardly have time to do exercise after work.

D. All of the above.

65.How many ways that office workers keep healthy are mentioned in the passage ?

A. 3         B. 4           C. 5        D.6

66.Which of the following sentence can be added between Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?

A. Then, what shall office workers do next to prevent death cases?

B. What will happen to office workers?

C. In order to keep themselves healthy, some office workers now take measures as follows:

D. Working on foot is the best way for office workers.

67.The best title of the passage is ______.

A. Health Is Very Important

B. Office Workers Try to Keep Healthy

C. How to Keep Healthy

D. Office Workers’ Trouble

D

The results of a face-lift(面部拉皮整容手术) can seem miraculous, but patients beware plastic surgery and passports don't always mix.

A woman who was returning home after having a face-lift in South Korea left immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong International Airport scratching their heads on Monday as they struggled to match the man-made beauty before them with the picture in her passport.

A policeman surnamed Liu stopped the woman because of the obvious difference in her appearance. "Is this really your passport? The woman in the photo is square-faced, but your face is oval-shaped," he said. The woman told Liu that she had traveled to South Korea for a surgical procedure to have her chin built up and her jaw-line reshaped. Liu then telephoned the woman's employer and asked her boss to send him copies of the photos appearing in the woman's work permit. As expected, the squared-face woman in those pictures bore little resemblance to the woman in the immigration queue. Liu and his colleagues then contacted the woman's family. After chatting with members of the woman's family, the police finally accepted that the woman was who she said she was.

"This sort of thing happened approximately 10 times in the past year," Fan Hongxiang, a police officer who works at the airport, told China Daily. Fan recalled that on April 26, 2006, police struggled to identify a Japanese tourist who had lost 35 kilograms and looked nothing like the photo in his passport. After some investigative work, they eventually verified the man's identity. Fan urged Shanghai residents who had undergone plastic surgery or whose facial features had changed significantly to provide police with current photographs to avoid confusion in places like immigration queues. Insiders have said that it is trendy(时髦的) for young women to fly to South Korea for plastic surgery.

68.The underlined word “approximately” in the last paragraph refers to ______.

A. more than   B. about    C. less than     D. only

69.Which of the right time order of the following events ?

a. The police contacted the woman's family to know about her.

b. The police called the woman's employer and asked her boss to send him copies of the photos appearing in the woman's work permit.

c. After some investigative work, the police eventually

verified the woman's identity.

d. The police stopped the woman at the airport.

e. The police decided to have the woman leave.

A. d , a , b , c , e         B. d , b , a , c , e  

C. d , a , c , b , e         D. d , b , c , a , e

70.According to the passage , we can infer that ______ .

A. The results of a face-lift can easily lead to different kinds of diseases.

B. Most young women dedicates themselves to having a face-lift in South Korea.

C. Man-made beauty puzzles police.

D. If you want to travel abroad, you’d better have a face-lift first.

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