2008年高考英語真題（寧夏卷）二 B
More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. 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 (營養) it was all good news too. This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(維生素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 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.
60.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
61.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.
62.The underlined word“fixture”in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something__________.
A. that people enjoy eating
B. that is always present
C. that is difficult to get
D. that people use as a gift
63.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 marker
D. planned to help the other companies
C
Do’s and Don’ts in Whale(鯨)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.
64.For whom is this text written?
A. Tour guides.
B. Whale watchers.
C. Vessel operators.
D. Government officials.
65.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
66． 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
67. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?
A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres. C. 200 metres. D. 100 metres.
D
Holidays
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 hire 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 travelling, 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.
68.What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?
A. Choose the holiday in Devon. B. Go to the Snowdonia Cantre.
C. Join the World sea Trip of 2008. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.
69.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.
70.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.
第二節 （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）
根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways . 71 Second , your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test . Third, note-taking offers 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 .72 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.73
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.
. 74
.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 (速記). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 75
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.
2008年普通高等學校
招生全國統一考試
英 語
第二卷
注意：將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分35分）
第一節 短文改錯（共10小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）
假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（^）。并在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（/）劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。
注意：1 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；
2 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不記分。
Dear Ms Smith,
I am secretary of the City Student Union (CSU). We were organizing an art exhibition for high school student in city. This will be held on the 9th of July in the Exhibition Hall of Beihai. More than 1000 paining will be on show, but high school students from all the eight districts will come to the event. As you are very popularly with us Chinese high school students, we'd like to invite for you to the exhibition. We would be grateful when you could join them that day. Looking forward to hear from you soon..
Yours,
Li Ming
第二節 書面表達（滿分25分）
假定你是李華，從小喜愛大熊貓，一直通過有關網站關注三年前在美國圣迭哥動物園出生的大熊貓“蘇琳”和她的母親“白云”。現在蘇琳即將三歲。請根據以下要點給動物園工作人員寫一封信：
1.自我介紹；
2.祝賀蘇琳生日；
3.感謝工作人員；
4.索取蘇琳三歲生日照。
注意；1.詞數100左右；
2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫；
3.開頭語已為你寫好。
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考試機構工作人員注意：請將下面橫線下的內容放置在答題卡末端。
Dear Sir/Madam
Greetings from China!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
參考答案
第一、二、三部分
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
21.A 22.B 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.B
31.B 32.D 33.C 34.C 35.A 36.D 37.C 38.A 39.B 40.B
41.C 42.A 43.D 44.B 45.D 46.A 47.C 48.A 49.D 50.B
51.C 52.D 53.B 54.D 55.A 56.D 57.A 58.C 59.B 60.D
61.A 62.B 63.C 64.C 65.B 66.A 67.D 68.A 69.C 70.B
71.G 72.E 73.F 74.A 75.D
第四部分：
第一節：
Dear Ms Smith,
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Looking forward to hear from you soon .
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Yours,
Li Ming
五、One Possible Version
Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from China!
I’m Li Hua, a student in Sichuan. I’ve been a panda lover since I was a child. About three years ago I was delighted to learn that Baiyun gave birth to her daughter Sulin and I’ve been watching her grow on your website. Now she’s going to be three .I’d like to wish her a happy birthday and to express my thanks to you for your hard work, because of which Sulin and her parents are living a happy and healthy life in the US.
By the way, could I have a photo of Sulin taken on her third birthday? Thank you very much in advance.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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