1、 上高考资源网 下精品高考试题2008预测高考新题型（英语）A（匹配）The following people will visit Australia. After the description of these people, there is information about six advertisements of organized tour A-F. Please read the advertisements carefully and decide which tour will be the most suitable for each person. There is
2、 one extra paragraph about one tour which you do not need to use._1. The Browns, who will go to Australia for the first time, want to have a good time by enjoying the sunshine on the sandy beaches along the coast. If possible, having fun with dolphins is their another activity in Australia._2. Dick
3、and Susan are two university students who are majoring in international politics and they plan to visit Canberra the capital of Australia in order to know more about the history and politics of the country._3. Bob, an American teenager, is fond of nature and will study geology（地质学） when he comes to
4、study in Harvard University next year. He wants to make the trip useful for his future geology study._4. Mary is fond of animals very much and she wants to see some animals which dont exist in other countries except in Australia. Besides, she has never traveled by sea before and she wants to have a
5、try this time._5. Peter and Alice are a newly-married couple and they are living in London. They are tired of the city life and they want to experience the countryside life by seeing how grapes are farmed and how wines are produced.B（阅读填空）A. Port Stephens, Central Coast Beaches, North Coast, Dolphin
6、 WatchingDiscovering the beautiful Central Coast north of Sydney with its holiday villages, white sandy beaches and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Ride the wave crest with the dolphins in the azure waters of sheltered Port Stephens where forests, villages and stately homes meet with the sea. This quie
7、t arm of the blue Pacific Ocean is home to a pod of natures most lovable and intelligent marine mammals.Departs: 8:30 am Adult: $126.00Returns: 7:00 pmChild: $63.00B. Hunter Valley Wineries, Wine Tasting, Traditional Aussie TownsWorld acclaimed Australian wines from the vineyards of the rolling hill
8、s and valleys of the Hunter region. The Hunter Valley is Australians oldest commercial wine producing district with over 7,000 acres under vine. Visit historic Wollombi and the Old Travern, tour Cessnock and the lower Hunter Valley noted for its early Australian townships and try local cheeses that
9、compliment fine wines.Departs: 8:40 am Adult: $127.00Returns: 6:40 pm Child: $63.50C. New Parliament House, National Museum, Australian War MemorialThe nations capital a purposely-built city, ultra modern, with imposing architecture yet a rural charm of lakeside, gardens and open spaces. This hi-tec
10、h city is the seat of Parliament and home of superb national monuments, museums and galleries.Departs: 8:30 am Adult: $110.00Returns: 9:15 pm Child: $55.00D. Cuddly Koala, Kangaroos, Harbor Luncheon CruiseObserve and meet our unique native animals with ample opportunity to get to know the Cuddly Koa
11、la. Then enjoy a spectacular luncheon cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbor. You can choose between the Matilda Cruises Sailing Catamarans, the stream-lined Captain Cook Cruisers or Magic Cruises.Departs: 8:40 am Adult: $115.00Returns: 2:00 pm Child: $57.50E. City Highlights, Manly Beach, Northern Beach
12、esTour the highlights of Sydney, then cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge to Manly and the Northern Beaches. Capture the beauty and lifestyle of the harbor city from Gray Lines specially selected vantage points.Departs: 8:30 am Adult: $51.00Returns: 11:50 am Child: $25.50F. Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains,
13、 Adventure CavesThe Blue Mountains National Park is a kaleidoscope of contrasts and color rich in Australian bush and wildlife, always with a distant blue haze horizon. Spectacular Jenolan Caves the brilliance and timelessness of nature are revealed. Be enthralled with the beauty of these ancient li
14、mestone caves.Departs: 8:40 am Adult: $114.00Returns: 6:40 pm Child: $57.00 阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文后1-10的空格里填上适当的单词或短语。注意：每空不超过3个单词。We are going to describe one way to build a rooftop garden that does not even require soil. Four things are needed for a small rooftop garden. One thing is a flat and strong ro
15、of that can support the weight. Another is grass cuttings. The third thing is a sheet of plastic in which you spread the cut grass. And the last thing is a box about eight centimeters high, made out of four pieces of wood.Once you are sure the roof is well cut, collect some grass. Then lay down the
16、plastic where the garden box will go. The four-sided box can be as long and as wide as needed. Place the box on top of the sheet of plastic. Then fill it with the cut grass. Next, add water and walk on the cuttings to press them down.After about three weeks, the rooftop garden is ready for planting.
17、 Put the seeds directly into the wet grass cuttings. This garden is a good place to grow peas, tomatoes, beans, onions and lettuces. If the box is deep enough, potatoes and carrots will also grow.It is important to keep the grass wet until the plants begin to grow. When the plants are growing, they
18、will need watering every day, unless there is rain. And they will need some liquid fertilizer. Also, seeds and new plants must be protected from insects and birds.Rooftop gardens are increasingly popular, and people dont just grow vegetables in them. They keep buildings cooler in the sun, so they sa
19、ve energy. They can also extend the useful life of a roof. Rooftop gardens also reduce the runoff of storm water and help clean the air. Plus they add beauty, and give birds and insects in the city a nice place to live.The building of a rooftop vegetable gardenthings needed1._requirementsa roofto 2.
20、_ the weight3._ and strong enoughgrass cuttingsto be used as 4._to be pressed downa 7._ boxto hold the cut grassmade of 4 pieces of woodseedsfor vegetablesto be protected from 8._ and birds9._and fertilizerto make 10._ grow betterto be supplied frequently and correctlyKey2: A篇: 1-5 ACFDBB篇：1. aims / purposes 2. support 3. flat 4. soil 5. prevent 6. spread 7. wooden 8. insects 9. water 10. vegetables / plants第3页 共3页
