2008年江西高考英语试题
第一节：单项填空；共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分
从Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ____ he or she wants.
A. however     B. whatever
C. whichever      D. whenever
答案是B
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
C. the unicorn is the rarest animal in the world
D. the medicinal value of the horn is appreciated

                            B
Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall.
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday 7th of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008
Feast until you’re full! Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following:
●Succulent chicken rice             ●spicy stays beef
●Delicious noodle dishes            ●plump park chips
●seafood specialties                ●crunchy vegetables
●sweet tropical fruit

Halal food is available at the stall  Malay Mood Heaven

Win Prizes and Gifts!
 Spend ＄20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.
 Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.
 Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.
 Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced in The strait Times on the 15th of January.
Join in the Fun!
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
●May Lee                     ●Jackie Chen
●Kim Yap                     ●Kamal
Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at moon to find out.
60. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____.
A. lamb         B. beef
C. pork         D. chicken
61. The prices at Munchies are ____.
A. lower than usual        B. bargain prices for the opening
C. lower far two people      D. lower of you spend ＄21.00
62. Everyone who eats at Munchies well receive a ____.
A. free raffle ticket         B. lucky draw coupon
C. free meal               D. balloon and whistle
63. I will find out who has won the top to Western Australia when I __.
A. watch Channel 3 television       
B. come down to Munchies at moon
C. read The Straits Times on the 5th of January             
D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

                           C
Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage. Studying was a breeze for Nigel. The reward was certainly incomparable to the little effort that he had to put it. It begin when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories.
The peak of his school career came not when he topped the school but when he was selected for the nationwide competition. Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets and making something out of them. Nigel spent the next two months rebuilding the robot. It was during the time that Nigel found out about the prizes for the competition. Its well us auspices competitor. Alicia, from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousand-dollar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to befriend Alicia. Unaware of his intentions, she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing branches to her robot. He was glad with the way things had progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicia’s and it was able to become a ball with its arms, something Alicia had failed to do.
On the day of the competition, he says Alicia. Everything dawned on her the minute she saw him among the competition. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her.
The flashbulbs of the camera exploded in Nigel’s try. The robot bird performed actions so unique and different that the specialist judgments were the same. Nigel was so personal with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him. Without her, he would never win the competition.
64. What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?
A. He was offered a part-time job     
B. He was honored with a scholarship
C. He helped his teacher construct a robot         
D. He helped in the computer laboratories
65. Nigel’s original intention of joining the contest was to ___.
A. be the top student of the school        
B. being great honor to his school
C. constructs a robot with the Lego sets        
D. wins the thousand-dollar prize
66. Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?
A. He tried to make friends with her    
B. He was fond of building robots
C. He intended to help her       
D. He didn’t want her to suspect him
67. What is the author’s attitude towards Nigel’s actions?
A. He is mildly critical        
B. He is strongly critical
C. He is in favor of them       
D. His attitude is not clear

 D
Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623 when the first patent law to protect IP sights was passed. IP rights protect the artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generated an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/ she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing. But today, intellectual property rights, are also enjoyed by those who creative music, art and literature.
In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether; the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, form a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.
68. According to the writer, in the beginning, If rights were mainly of use to ______.
A. those creating music, art and literature
B. novelists
C. engineers and inventors
D. those not receiving financial reward for their work
69. What do we know about the internet according to the passage?
A. It makes IP rights harder to protect.
B. It sells songs and films.
C. It does not affect the way we understand IP rights.
D. It prevents the production of artwork.
70. According to paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm”?
A. Intellectual property rights.
B. The Internet.
C. Free downloading.
D. The large number of songs, films and books.
71. A possible title for this passage could be ______.
A. A History of IP Rights   B. Ways to Protect Your IP Rights.
C. The Present and the Future Of IP    D. IP Rights and Our Attitudes

E

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