aw that Zheng He was very clever and strong and they became close friends. In 1403 Zhu Di was made the King of China a
o join his new government.
anted to learn more about the world and show other countries his power. He ordered many new ships to be built and ma
er. Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He led seven sea trips to different parts of the world. He certainly travelled to Ind
ddle East. A few people think his ships may have even reached South America and Australia.
lasted between two and four years and it is believed he sailed more than 50 000 kms during the years of his travels.
er 300 ships, such as boats for food, water and even soldiers' horses, Zheng He led a fleet (舰队) whose size would not
ns for over 500 years I
rips he brought with him many Chinese goods like silk and medicine to give to foreign kings or to sell for local goods.
trip with boats filled with expensive things such as gold and jewellery, foreign guests and strange animals like a
ty that we may never learn everything about Zheng He' s travels. After he died in 1433, the new king, who belie
e unlucky and too
had them stopped and he burned almost all the books about Zheng He’s travels. It is only in the last 50 years that
to carefully study the adventures of the great Zheng He.
d the Chinese King want Zheng He to sail to many different countries?
g new countries under the control of China.
the world how strong the King was.
ive gifts from the kings of other countries.
over unusual animals.
o we know about Zheng He from the passage?
ed to all seven continents.
his trips lasted one year.
at the age of 62.
a successful businessman.
of the following did Zheng He NOT bring with him from China?
e. B. Gold. C. Animals. D. Silk.
appened after Zheng He died?
forgotten for ever.
ps were all burned.
king wrote a book about him.
ps to other countries were stopped.
t order did the following happen?
became the King.
e was caught by soldiers.
ks about Zheng He were all burned.
ers were brought to China.
e visited India.
ps were built.
, f, d, c B. b, a, e, d, c, f
, d, c, e D. b, a, f, e, d, c
D
61. What do mo
KINGS HOTEL-CUSTOMER COMMENTS
agree is very g
hotel? y enough good things about the Kings Hotel. Till rooms were large, clean and comfortable and the h
A. The workers. lent. They were even able to book several sightseeing trips to different parts of the city for uLondon I will certainly be staying there again.
rooms. C.D. The price.
Manchester, UK: February 2008
62. Why was 'a restaurant made the best food I have ever tasted. I am still dreaming about their roast beef a
unhappy with ther lunch and dinner almost every day I was there. I wanted to have it for breakfast too, but it wa
A. He waited too lmenu.' The restaurant was a little expensive and the waiters were a bit careless but I still thi
es New York, USA: December 2007
food. B. Hismall.
C. The pool was t to tell visitors something about the swimming pool, at the Kings Hotel. When I was there, the wa
oshgreen. It really made me feel sick. When my drink fell in the water I asked the worker if I couldD. It had no dri
63. Who was mo waiting for half an hour he still had not brought me one so I returned to my room.... At least
lin Sydney, Australia: August 2007
with the hotel?
A. Ms. Ma. B
C. Mr. Smith.
last year I was in London for the first time and stayed at this hotel. I found the workers ther
Whinger.
nd helpful. The manager kindly gave me directions to the London Museum and Big Ben and one time
64. What do we
ke me to the train station entrance. My room was also wonderful and from the window Icould see the T
this hotel?
ing, China: June 2007
A. It is near
up of coffee in the cafe! ￡ 3 for a postcard in the gift shop! ￡ 33 for a T-shirt from the clot
B. It is a five-s
be coming back here. That's for certain.
C. The gift s
ger Paris, France: May 2007
D. Its restaurant serves few dishes.
id Ms.-Ma Li stay at the hotel?
06. B.May, 2007. C.June, 2007. D.June, 2008.
（共30分）
满分30分)
词拼写(共5小题；每小题l分，满分5分)
子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答卷时，要求写出完整单词。(每空只写一词)
you lend me your phone, please? I need to give Dad a c_________to tell him
ews.
uite warm today. You needn't w your jacket, David.
How d_________your hands are! Go and wash them right now.
, Peter, or we'll miss the last bus to our school.
I have a drink?
elp y_________. There is some orange juice in the fridge.
成句子(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分)
给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。(每空只写一词)。
约有500个学生参加运动会。
students will____________________________the sports meet next week.
哥哥直到完成作业才从房间出来
my brother___________________out of his room_________he finished doing his homework.
互帮助是非常重要的。
_____very important for us___________________ each other.
我是否可以在同家的路上给她买些面包
a§ked me__________________________some bread for her on my way home.
必须天天浇水，否则就会枯死。
flowers _________ every day, or they will die.
面表达(满分l5分)
假一批英国中学生要来你校访问，你准备参与接待工作。为了提前做好各项准备，学校要求参与接待的学生用英语拟订一个接待计
图来拟订你的计划。内容包括：
计划要做的事情(图中1～3项内容)及其原因或目的；
准备为来宾安排的l～2项活动。
词数80左右(计划的开头已给出，不计入总词数)； ．
能透露个人的任何信息(例如：学校和姓名等)，否则不予评分。
gh school students will come to our school during the summer holidays. To help them, I. ..
2008年广东省广州市中考英语试题参考答案
B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B
. B 13. B 14. A 15. C
enty-eight (B)some cakes/cakes (C)football
er (E)Market
17．A 18．D 19．C 20．D 21．B 22．A 23．B 24．B 25．C
27．D 28．D 29．A 30．C 31．D 32．B 33．C 34．B 35．A
37．B 38．C 39．D 40．C 41．A 42．B 43．D 44．B 45．C
47．D 48．A 49．B 50．D
52．A 53．C 54．B 55．C
57．C 58．B 59．D 60．D
62．C 63．D 64．A 65．A
67．wear 68．dirty 69．quick 70．yourself
part in 72．didn’t come；until／till 73．It is；to help
her／if I could buy 75．must be watered
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e UK high school students will come to our school during the summer holidays. To help them, I think I need to
h more so .I can successfully pass on my meaning to our foreign friends. In order to understand the UK
will try to learn about their interests and hobbies. Also, I should learn more about the history, cu
interest of Guangzhou so that I can show. them around the city. As Guangzhou is famous for its food, I will
the delicious local foods when they come and I will also take them shopping.