1、江苏省苏中八校 2008 年高考英语模拟试题（总分：120 分 考试时间：120 分钟） 考生注意：1 本试卷共分两部分，第卷为选择题，第卷为非选择题。2 答案请写在答题纸上（使用答题卡的地区请将第卷选择题答案直接涂在答题卡上） 。第卷（ 三部分 共 85 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 l.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1Where are the tw
2、o speakers?AIn a cafe. BOn a plane. COn a ship.2When do they have the dialogue?AAt about 7:25. BAt about 8:25. CAt about 7:15.3What does the man mean?AHe is carrying too many things in his hands.BHe wants to move the sofa.CHe is too busy to help the woman.4Whats the relationship between the woman sp
3、eaker and Peters mother?ASisters. BNeighbors. CMother and daughter.5What can we learn from the dialogue?AThe professor was late on purpose.BThe professor was late because of a traffic jam.CThe professor was unwilling to give the lecture.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有一个小题，从题中所
4、给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6 和第 7 题。6Whats wrong with the womans bike?AThe wheels are loose. BThe brake is loose.CThe chain is loose.7Where does the conversation most probably take place?AIn a post office. BIn the stree
5、t. CIn a garage.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 和第 9 题。8How much does the woman want to spend on the gift?A$ 20. B$ 30. C$ 13.9What is the first gift the man suggests to the woman?AA basketball. BA recorder. CA pen and a notebook.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10Why should the report be photocopied in the morning?ABecause C
6、hris would have some other work to do in the afternoon.BBecause Mr. Power would use it in the afternoon.CBecause Miss Smith needed it in the afternoon.11Why is Mr. Power especially displeased about Miss Davis call to her boyfriend?ABecause the telephone line is busy during work hours.BBecause privat
7、e conversation is not supposed to be heard in office.CBecause the call would cost Mr. Power a lot of money.12What do you think of Miss Smith?AShe is a clever manager.BShe is ready to help her colleagues.CShe is an excellent and qualified secretary.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13What are the man and woman
8、doing?ARenting a house. BBuying a house. CTalking about a house.14How does the woman feel about the house?AShe wants to hear the mans opinion first.BShe likes it very much.CShe is wondering whether the house is worth the price.15What is the woman going to do next?ATo see other houses.BTo see the hou
9、se again.CTo buy some furniture.16What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?AFriends. BNewly-married couple.CLandlady and buyer.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17How did the old womans cookies become very famous?AThe children had enjoyed them for free for several years.20080422BThe chi
10、ldren in the old womans neighborhood came to help her.CThe old woman sold her cookies to the children and their parents.18Why did the children come to help the old woman?ABecause their parents wanted them to do so.BBecause they wanted to start a cookie store of their own some day.CBecause there was
11、too much work for her to do alone.19What did the children do when the old woman fell ill?AThey took turns to look after the old woman.BThey baked and sold cookies to pay the doctor.CThey baked cookies for the old woman.20What is the message we get from the story?AFriendship is more valuable than any
12、thing else.BThe world is full of warmth and symathy.CHappiness lies in sharing.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 dont care what people think of me .Well , you _ .A. will B. need C. should D. may22. Recently, there is _ boo
13、m 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 fly24.Do you believe that
14、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. how25. The pilot , as well as eight of the passengers , _ miraculously _ the plane crash .A. have; been survived B. has; survivedC. have; survived D. has; been sur
15、vived26.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 man
16、y people _ the idea that money brings happiness.A. subscribe to B. take to C. contribute to D. relate to29. Alice wont want to eat it unless she is really hungry , _ shell eat almost anything .A. when B. in which case C. in that case D. in which 30.Well , where is my shoes ?_ ! Well be late for scho
17、ol .A. Take it easy B. How comeC. Congratulations D. Come on 31.The news that the President Wen Jiabao would visit our school raised all the peoples _ .A. feelings B. emotions C. spirits D. minds32.How can I improve my spoken English ?I suggest you _ English whenever possible .A. practise speaking B
18、. 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 mans grave was probably given to him for his use in the nex
19、t life .A. was finding B. was found C. found D. finding35. 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
20、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
21、 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. Gover
22、nments 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 didnt see in_47_ . First, it also killed insects which were
23、 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 i
24、nsects 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 effect
25、s of the first.36.A. Therefore B. However C. Meanwhile D. Besides37.A. can B. must C. will D. shall38.A. cause B. harm C. break D. disturb39.A. little B. much C. extremely D. hardly40.A. history B. shortcoming C. achievement D. advantage41.A. at B. for C. to D. of42.A. as well as B. as well C. but D
26、. also43.A. asked B. requested C. declared D. encouraged44.A. wanted B. began C. decided D. arranged 45.A. fast B. immediate C. moment D. last46.A.put B. took C. broke D. went47.A. need B. turn C. advance D. vain48.A. natural B. ill C. ugly D. friendly49.A. any B. some C. every D. all50.A. lived B.
27、died C. cried D. survived51.A. effected B. affected C. damaged D. killed52.A. many B. a few C. a little D. fewer53.A. controls B. enemies C. choices D. means54.A. later B. then C. now D. so55.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
28、出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASYDNEYAustralian 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,”
29、Minogue said in a statement on her website www. . 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 Martinezs alleged infidelity with Hollywood actresses Penelope Cruz an
30、d 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 whi
31、le she underwent chemotherapy(化疗) in his native country France after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. “He didnt hesitate in canceling work and putting projects on hold so he could be with me. Hes the most honorable man I have ever met,” she said .“I would ask of you, my fans, to show yo
32、ur 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
33、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 Martinezs secret.B. Because Minogue thought Martinez was not the most honorable man she had ever met.C. Be
34、cause Martinez didnt want to marry Minogue with breast cancer.D. It was not mentioned in the passage.58.The underlined sentence “He didnt 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 relationshi
35、p 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.Minogues fansattitude towsrd
36、s her ex-boyfriend French actor Olivier Martinez is _.A. suspicion B. indifference C. criticism D. approvalB 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 offe
37、r 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
38、 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 pe
39、rcent 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 DistrictTel: 010-62588888 365 Discount Plaza 365 covers over 50 brands like Only, Guess, and Soda, and the discount
40、rates can range from 50 percent to even 90 percent off. The best buy here are some womens 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 spe
41、cial discounts on thematic goods which they sell at even lower prices. Location: B2/F, Fullink Plaza, Chaoyangmen, Chaoyang DistrictTel: 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, Mo
42、ndi, 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
43、 are the German shoes, colorful and stylish, worth owning considering the quality and design. Location: 3/F Beijing Times Square, Xidan, Xicheng DistrictTel: 010-83913388 Yansha Outlets Yansha Outlets feature over 200 brands like Versace, Prada, and CK, and it offers mostly off-season products but a
44、ll 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 DistrictTel: 010-8160056260.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
