2008年河南省中考英语试卷及答案.doc

2008年河南省初中毕业生学业暨高级中等学校招生考试试卷
英 语

二、单项选择（15小题，每小题1分，共15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。
( )21.—How do you like your holiday in Mount Yuntai?
—We enjoyed it very much.________sight is very beautiful.
A.A
B.An
C.The
D./
( )22.—I saw Tony at the party.But he didn’t speak to me___evening.
—Maybe he didn’t see you.
A.all
B.every
C.either
D.another
( )23.—How far is it to the airport?20 kilometers?
—No,it’s________.About 30 kilometers.
A.far
B.farther
C.the farther
D.the farthest
( )24.—Our class won the English speaking contest.
—Congratulations!You_______be very proud of it.
A.can
B.need
C.would
D.must
( )25.Your dream won’t come true________you know what your dream is.
A.after
B.unless
C.while
D.since
( )26.—Look!The light is still on in Mr Zhang’s office.
—I’m afraid he________his work yet.
A.doesn’t finish
B.didn’t finish
C.hasn’t finished
D.won’t finish
( )27.We will never forget what happened________the afternoon of May 12,2008.
A.in
B.by
C.at
D.on
( )28.—Ms Lin is very popular among the students.
—Yes.Her classes are________lively and interesting.
A.always
B.sometimes
C.hardly
D.never
( )29.Amy,I’ll be on holiday for a week.Could you help me________my dog?
A.look for
B.look at
C.look after
D.look over
( )30.—What did the teacher say just now?
—Sorry.I didn’t catch it.I________something else.
A.think
B.will think
C.was thinking
D.had thought
( )31.When I hurriedly got to the airport;the lady at the window told me that there were no________left on that plane.
A.places
B.seats
C.space
D.room

( )32.It seems that it is going to rain.You’d better________the windows open when you leave the house.
A.not leave
B.leave
C.not to leave
D.to leave
( )33.Shaolin Temple________lies in the west of Zhengzhou welcomes the visitors both at home and abroad.
A.where
B.which
C.who
D.what
( )34.—May I come in?I’m sorry I am late.
—Come in,please.But could you please tell me________?
A.why you are late again
C.who you talked with
B.what were you doing then
D.how do you come to school
( )35.—Look at the sign on the right.
—Oh,parking________here.
A.doesn’t allow
B.isn’t allowed
C.didn’t allow
D.wasn’t allowed

三、完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
When Liu Kaiqu was young he was poor in Shanghai.One day he 36 a picture of a tiger and tried to sell it on the street.It caught the 37 of an American,who asked,“How much does it cost?”He said,“500 dollars.”The foreigner thought it was too 38 and asked again,“Can you make it cheaper?”He answered,“No,”Then he tore(撕)it to pieces.In great 39 ,the foreigner said,“Young man,are you angry?”“No,sir.I’m not angry.I sold it 40 500 dollars because I thought it was worth the 41 .But you wanted a lower price.It means 42 didn’t think so and it is not good enough.I’ll go on working 43 until my customers(顾客)are satisfied.”At that time, 44 Liu Kaiqu was not famous at all,he never 45 his dream.Now he is well-known all over the world as a great artist.
( )36.A.stole
B.picked
C.drew
D.saw
( )37.A.attention
B.instruction
C.decision
D.discussion
( )38.A.terrible
B.big
C.old
D.dear
( )39.A.fear
B.difficulty
C.surprise
D. excitement
( )40.A.over
B.for
C.about
D.among
( )41.A.size
B.price
C.weight
D.position
( )42.A.we
B.he
C.you
D.it
( )43.A.faster and faster
C.slower and slower
B.better and better
D.harder and harder
( )44.A.though
B.because
C.whether
D.until
( )45.A.broke off
B.cut up
C.gave up
D.sent off

四、阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
A
Once there was a baby eagle living in a nest (巢)on a cliff(山崖).The baby eagle loved his nest.It was warm,soft and comfortable.And even better,he had all the food and love that his mother could give.Whenever the baby eagle was hungry,his mother would always come just in time with the delicious food he liked.
He was growing happily day after day.But suddenly his world changed.His mother stopped coming to the nest.He was full of sadness and fear.He thought he would die soon.He cried,but nobody heard him.
Two days later his mother appeared with some nice food,The baby eagle was wild with joy.But his mother put the food at the top of the mountain and then looked down at her baby.The baby eagle cried out.“Mum,why did you do this to me?I’m hungry.Don’t you know I will die if I have nothing to eat?”
“Here is the last meal I give you.Come and get it by yourself,”his mother said.Then she flew down and pushed the baby eagle out of the nest.
The baby eagle fell down,faster and faster.He looked up at his mum,“Why do you abandon me?”He looked down at the earth.The ground was much closer.Then something strange happened.The air caught behind his arms and he began to fly! He wasn’t moving to the ground any more.Instead,his eyes were pointed up at the sun.
“You are flying! You can make it!”His mother smiled.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。
( )46.Which of the following is TRUE about the baby eagle’s life before his mother stopped coming to the nest?
A.He lived in a nest in the tree.
C.He was always cold and hungry.
B.His mother offered him nice food.
D.He lived very happily with friend.
( )47.How old the baby eagle feel as soon as he saw his mother coming again?
A.Sad.
B.Happy.
C.Afraid.
D.Angry.
( )48.What did the baby eagle’s mother do when she came the last time?
A.She put some food in the nest.
B.She just came to see him again.
C.She shouted at her baby eagel and flew away.
D.She pushed her baby eagle out of the nest.

( )49.What does the word “abandon”mean?
A.抛弃
B.保护
C歧视
D.拯救
( )50.We can infer(推断)from the story that______.
A.The baby eagle lost his mother
B.The baby eagle feel down and died
C.The baby eagle could get food himself
D.The baby eagle was still angry with his mother
B
People know the dangers of fires.It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire.Here are some suggestions.
Put a smoke alarm in the house.Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off.The alarm makes a loud sound.The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape(逃脱)plans.They should know all the ways out of the house.If there is a fire,everyone follows the plan to get out.Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers(灭火器)in the house.Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
Practise for a fire.They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety.Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:
★Don’t open a hot door!The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
★Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire.
The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
★What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn?First,stop!Don’t run!The fire burns faster because of more air.Drop! Fall to the floor.Then roll!Turning over and over will make the fire go out.Put a blanket(毯子)around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires.A wise family is ready all the time.If there is a fire,don’t forget to call 199 for help.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。
( )51.What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home?
A.You have to get up.
C.Something is burning.
B.Water is running to the floor.
D.Someone breaks your window.
( )52.The writer advises people to do the following to prepare for a fire except that_____.
A.they practise for a fire
C.they buy fire extinguishers
B.they make escape plans
D.they use electrical cookers
( )53.When a fire happens,______if you open the hot door.
A.the fire will grow more quickly
C.the door will soon be on fire
B.the electricity will be cut off
D.the house will fall down

( )54.What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?
A.Stop,run,roll.
C.Run,drop,roll.
B.Stop,drop,roll.
D.Roll,drop,stop.
( )55.What is the best title for this passage?
A.The Dangers of a Fire.
C.Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
B.The Causes of a Fire.
D.Be Ready for a Fire.
C
Trip 1 One Week In The Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains.You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing.This is also a protection area for wild animals.You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time:May 8-May 14 Tel:[phone]
Adult(成年人):$110.00 Child:$55.00

Trip 2 Three Days In The Country
There are many beautiful gardens.Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley.It is a good place for fishing and horse riding.You can also find different kinds of flowers here.This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.
Time:May 20-May 22 Tel:[phone]
Adult:$50.00 Child:$25.00

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes,bring a flashlight(手电筒),and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley.It is a trip full of adventure(冒险).A guide will lead the tour.Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time:May 16-May 18 Tel:[phone]
Adult:$30.00 Not for children

Trip 4 Five Day By The Sea
Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening.Our hotel is next to the sea.We have our own boats too.You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool.Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time:May 23-May 27 Tel:[phone]
Adult:$80.00 Child:$40.00
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。
( )56.What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
A.67538293.
B.63986432.
C.64639818.
D.63875629.
( )57.Sam wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife,his five-year-old daughter and his seven-year-old son.How much will it cost?
A.$25.
B.$50.
C.$100.
D.$150
( )58.David loves sports.He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15.What activity will he probably take part in?
A.Hiking in the mountains.
C.Watching plants at night.
B.Fishing in the country.
D.Swimming in the sea.
( )59.Lucy is a college student.She is quite interested in science.She wants to know something about the life of plants at night.Which trip will she choose?
A.Trip 1.
B.Trip 2.
C.Trip 3.
D.Trip 4.
( )60.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to four advertisement?

D
The Secret of Success

61.Your best chance of success is by doing what you really want to do.Ask yourself,“If money were not so important,what kind of work would I do for free?”Then just do what you like to do.
62.Think about what you are going to do.You have to start somewhere and it may be quite a real beginning.Whether you are beginning in business or you’re dreaming to be a star,you have to start at the bottom.
63.Great ambition(目标)is necessary.An English student called Richard Branson opened a student magazine when he was only 16 years old.But he didn’t stop there.He also opened a record business with many shops,and now his company has planes,trains and cars.
64.The only people who succeed without hard work are lottery (彩票)winners.You need a “can do”attitude(态度)and you must work step by step,which will help you get what you really want.You are on the right way to win the success.
65.If you always say someone is successful,it doesn’t mean anything to you.Learn from those who have already succeeded in something.especially where they do the same as you want to do

A.Think big

B.Start small

C.Follow the leaders

D.Find the work
you love

E.Be prepared
to work hard
阅读以上5段语言材料，请找出与它们相对应的标题，并将其标号填入下列方框内。
61
62
63
64
65

五、短文填空（10个小题，每小题1分，共10分）

阅读短文，用方框内所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文意思通顺、完整。请将答案写在短文后相应题号的横线上。注意：①每个词只能用一次。②每空限填一词，有些词需要做相应的变化。③其中有两个多余选项。
have building each look first they in enough finish but much at
Do you know the differences between the new building and the old ones?
Old buildings 66 brick(砖)and stone walls.The walls hold up the 67 .
In cities,many modern building 68 as if they are made just of windows.Walls of dark glass reach high into the air.Many buildings are 69 than 50 stories(层)tall.
Are walls of glass strong 70 to hold up the new buildings?No,The new glass walls do not hold up the buildings,71 they only cover up the frame(框架)made of steel.Have you ever watched a new building going up?The steel frame is built 72 .Then the glass walls are hung on the frame.When the building is 73 ,the frame does not show.The outside looks like windows without walls.The glass walls shine 74 the sun with no decoration(装饰).Many people find 75 beautiful just as they are.
66._________ 67._________ 68._________ 69._________ 70._________
71._________ 72._________ 73._________ 74._________ 75._________

六、补全对话5个小题，每小题2分，共10分）

根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意义连贯、完整。
A:Hello,Fangfang.We are looking for you everywhere.76.________________________?
B:I went to the school library.What’s up?
A:We’re going to help the children in hospital.Will you join us?
B:Of course.77.________________________?
A.This Saturday morning.We’ll stay there for the whole day.
B.That’s great.See you then.
(At the Children’s Hospital)
B:Hello,I’m Fangfang.Can I have your name,please?
C:I’m Li Hua.
B:Hello,Li Hua.78.________________________?
C:I’ve got a high fever.I have stayed here for five days.
B:How are you feeling now?
C:79.________________________.I hope I can go back to school soon.
B:Don’t worry.I will help you with your lessons.
C:80.________________________.
B:It’s a pleasure.Now,let me read you a story.

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七、书面表达（15分）

假如你叫张蒙，班主任李老师想了解班级同学的状况，以便有针对性地对学生进行考前心理疏导。请你根据下面的内容要求，给班主任李老师写封e-mail，说明自己的情况，并请她给你提一些建议。内容要求：
1. 学习任务重,睡眠不足,缺少体育活动。同学间缺乏沟通和交流。
2. 在家不允许看电视、上网、听音乐等。
3. 词数80左右。文中不得出现真实的校名、姓名。
4. 开头和结尾已给出。不计入总词数。
From:zhangmeng@
To:chlw524@
Subject:problems
Date:June 26
Dear Ms Li,
I’m very glad to write to you__________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes.
Zhang Meng

英语试题参考答案及评分标准

二、单项选择（15小题，每小题1分，共15分）
21~25 CABDB 26~30 CDACC 31~35 BABAB
三、完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
36~40 CADCB 41~45 BCDAC
四、阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）
46~50 BBDAC 51~55 CDABD 56~60 ADACC 61~65 DBAEC
五、短文填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
66．Have 67.building 68.look 69.more 70.enough 7