2008年全国统一高考英语试卷（江西卷）

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.

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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.
What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?

Nigel’s original intention of joining the contest was to ___.

Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?

What is the author’s attitude towards Nigel’s actions?

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 17^th 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.

Most people, when they travel to space, would like to stay in orbit for a few days of more. And this stands to reason, if you're paying $20,000 for your trip to orbit! Strain order for tourism to reach its full potential there's going to be a need for orbital accommodation---or space hotels. What would a space hotel actually be like to visit? Hotels in orbit will offer the services you expect from a hotel------private rooms, meals, bars. But they'll also offer two unique experiences: impressive views----of Earth and space---and the endless entertainment of living in zero gravity---including sports and other activities that make use of this.

The hotels themselves will vary greatly----from being quite simple in the early days to huge luxury structure at a later date. It's actually surprising that as later as 1997, very few designs for space hotels were published. This is mainly because those who might be expected to design them haven't expected launch costs to come down far enough to make them possible.

Lots of people who've been to space have described vividly what it's like to live in zero gravity. There are obviously all sort of possibilities for dancing, gymnastics, and zero-G sports. Luckily, you don't need to sleep much living in zero gravity, so you'll have plenty of time for relaxing by hanging out in a bar with a window looking down at the turning Earth below.

Of course all good things have come to an end. Unfortunately, And so after a few days you'll find yourself heading back enough you'll be much more expert at exercising in zero gravity than you were when you arrived. You'll be thinking how soon you can save up enough to get back up again---or maybe you should change jobs to get to work in an orbiting hotel.

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学校计划举行英语作文竞赛，主题为“We need Advice from Older Generations”。请根据下列要求写一篇作文：
你遇到了困难或问题，不知该怎么办。你去请教一位长辈，后来问题得到了解决。要求写清楚下面三点：
1、 当时面临的困难或问题是什么？
2、 你获得的指教是什么？
3、 结果如何？
注意：
1、 作文总词数为100左右；
2、 不能在作文中出现锁在学校的校名和本人姓名，否则本节判为零分

I _____ it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their products.

–I think you’d better type this letter again before Mr. Smith see it.
-- Oh, dear!

My English teacher’s humor was ____ make every student burst into laughter.

Isn’t it amazing how the human body heals ____ after an injury?

I hear they’ve promoted Tom, but he didn’t mention _____ when we talked on the phone.

What a pity. Considering his ability and experience, hebetter.

If a person has not had enough sleep, his actions will give himduring the day.

--- 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.

It was announced that only when the fire was under control ___ to return to their homes.

– Do you think we should accept that offer?
-- Yes, we should, for we ___such bad luck up till now, and time __ out.

Jack is late again. It is ___ of him to keep others waiting.

Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers __ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law.

——-Shall we go out for a walk?
——Sorry. This is not the right ____ to invite me. I am too tired to walk.

We finished the run in less than half the time ____.

Animals suffered at the hands of Man ___ they were destroyed by people to make way for agricultural had to provide food for more people.

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意。然后从各题所给的选项中，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. ”

A．through B．across C．down D．up

A．loading B．unloading C．covering D．uncovering

A．way B．revolution C．process D．era

A．ask B．expect C．attempt D．hope

A．happen B．fail C．have D．seem

A．ambitious B．experienced C．potential D．energetic

A．take B．fetch C．carry D．bring

A．shoulder B．back C．chest D．arms

A．on B．against C．toward D．under

A．supported B．grasped C．placed D．strengthened

A．but B．however C．so D．therefore

A．chemistry B．physics C．biology D．psychology

A．control B．affect C．remove D．replace

A．agreed B．proposed C．refused D．denied

A．can’t B．mustn’t C．won’t D．needn’t

A．point out B．take out C．hand out D．print out

A．dirty B．clean C．old D．new

A．caught B．arranged C．left D．convinced

A．exciting B．mysterious C．technological D．modern

A．That B．This C．They D．There

请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字幕的提示，在答题卡上标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
K=Kathy
M=Mum
M: Kathy, have you decided what you're going to do in the vacation?
K: I need to e1some money. I'd try to find a job looking after children. What do you think, mum?
M: It's not an easy job and you don't have any particular k2about children. Some children could be noisy and badly b3. Do you have any other ideas?
K: Not r4. I don't think much of the jobs I've seen a5(A week later)
M: Kathy, are you still looking for a children job?
K: No, Mum. I m6to tell you earlier. I've been offered a job in the office of the local computer factory and it's well paid. I've decided to take it and will s7on Monday.
M: Good! Tell me more d8about the job.
K: I will work as a s9, typing letters, answering phones calls and so on.
M: Some people may find it busy and b10, and you need to be patient and careful.
K: Thank you, Mum. I'll try my best.