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一、考题的题干来源于权威的外文词典
1.In those days,our＿＿concern was to provide people who were stopped by the snow storm with food and health care.（2008湖北卷）
A.normal
B.constant
C.permanent D.primary
［出处］2004年版Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English（外语教学与研究出版社）P1553对primary词条的释例。如：Our primary concern is to provide the refugees with food and health care.句意：我们关注的主要问题是给难民提供食物和保健护理。
2.If you really have to leave during the meeting,you'd better leave＿＿the back door.（2008北京卷）
A.forB.byC.acrossD.out
［出处］2004年版Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English（外语教学与研究出版社）P243对by词条的解释，意为“经过、沿、顺、经由”。如：They came in by the back door.句意：他们是由后门进来的。
3.Though having lived abroad for years,many Chinese still＿＿the traditional customs.（2008湖北卷）
A.performB.possess
C.observeD.support
［出处］2004年版Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English（外语教学与研究出版社）P1346对observe词条的注释，“to do what you are supposed to do according to a law,agreement,or custom”意为“遵守，奉行（法律、协议或习俗）”。
4.Jack is late again.It is＿＿of him to keep others waiting.（2008江西卷）
A.normalB.ordinary
C.commonD.typical
［出处］2004年版Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English（外语教学与研究出版社）P2168对typical的释例，“behaving or happening in the usual way”意为“表现出个性的；一向如此的”。如：It was typical of him to get angry about it.句意：他一向都是对此很生气。
5.It is usually warm in my hometown in March,but it＿＿be rather cold sometimes.（2008福建卷）
A.must B.can
C.shouldD.would
［出处］2004年版Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English（外语教学与研究出版社）P253对can词条的注释，“used to show what sometimes happens or how someone sometimes behaves”意为“（用于表示可能性）有时可能会”。如：It can be quite cold here at night。句意：这里的夜晚有时可能很冷。
二、考题来源于对往年试题进行的改编
1.-Why do you suggest we buy a new machine?
-Because the old one has been damaged＿＿.（2008江苏卷）
A.beyond reachB.beyond repair
C.beyond control
D.beyond description
根据2006福建卷和四川卷试题改编而成。如：
I'm sorry,Madam.You'd better come tomorrow,because it's＿＿the visiting hours.
A.duringB.at
C.beyondD.before
-Can he take charge of the computer company?
-I'm afraid it's＿＿his ability.
A.beyondB.within
C.ofD.to
［分析］三个小题都是考查beyond表“超出……的范围；非……可及；超越某人（权利、范围、能力等）”的词义用法。从题意中可以看出beyond repair表“超出了修理的范围”之意。
2.＿＿was most important to her,she told me,was her family.（2008山东卷）
A.ItB.ThisC.WhatD.As
根据2007全国卷Ⅰ试题改编而成。如：
＿＿matters most in learning English is enough practice.
A.WhatB.WhyC.WhereD.Which
［分析］两题都是在句首设空，考查what引导的主语从句并在从句中作主语。
3.After the long journey,the three of them went back home＿＿.（2008北京卷）
A.hungry and tiredlyB.hungry and tired
C.hungrily and tiredly D.hungrily and tired
根据2006全国卷Ⅰ试题改编而成。如：
＿＿and happy,Tony stood up and accepted the prize.
A.SurprisingB.Surprised
C.Being surprisedD.To be surprising
［分析］两题都是考查形容词作状语，只是考查的位置有所变化，在句尾或句首。
4.The message is very important,so it is supposed＿＿as soon as possible.（2008陕西卷）
A.to be sentB.to send
C.being sent D.sending
根据2004上海卷试题改编而成。如：
The flu is believed＿＿by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside the human nose and throat.
A.causing B.being caused
C.to be causedD.to have caused
［分析］两题都是考查“主语+be said/reported/supposed/believed to do/be done/be doing/have been doing/have done/have been done”的结构用法。此类形式用法的考查是个热点。如：
1)The crowd cheered wildly at the sight of Liu Xiang,who was reported＿＿the world record in the 110-meter hurdle race.（2007辽宁卷）
A.breaking B.having broken
C.to have brokenD.to break
2)AIDS is said＿＿the biggest health challenge to both men and women in that area over the past few years.（2006湖北卷）
A.that it is B.to be
C.that it has beenD.to have been
Key：1)C 2)D
5.＿＿the Internet is of great help,I don't think it's a good idea to spend too much time on it.（2008湖南卷）
A.IfB.WhileC.BecauseD.As
根据2007山东卷试题改编而成。如：＿＿I really don't like art,I find his work impressive.
A.AsB.SinceC.IfD.While
［分析］两题都是考查while引导让步状语从句，表“虽然；尽管”的意思。
三、考题来源于对教材课文中的长难句的改编
1.Only when I left my parents for Italy＿＿ how much I loved them.（2008重庆卷）
A.I realizedB.I had realized
C.had I realizedD.did I realize
［出处］1)Everyone has his or her special skills and interests,and only by discovering what we do best call we hope to reach our goals and truly make a difference.（人教高二上unit 1 P7)
2)Only in that way will we be ready for the challenges and opportunities in life.（人教高一下unit 13 P4)
［分析］only强调状语放置句首时，主句要借助于助动词／情态动词／be动词进行部分倒装。
2.Occasions are quite rare＿＿I have the time to spend a day with my kids.（2008山东卷）
A.whoB.which
C.why D.when
［出处］In a sports team each player has a clear role,and there are few occasions when members are confused or uncertain of their roles.（人教高三unit 11 P94)
［分析］考查occasion（时刻、场合）作先行词，后跟定语从句关系词的选择。
3.When she first arrived in China,she wondered what the future might have＿＿for her,but now all her worries are gone.（2008湖北卷）
A.in need
B.in time
C.in preparationD.in store
［出处］1)Whatever great achievements the future may have in store for China,it is likely that many of them will be born in northwestern Beijing.（人教高二下unit 11 P3)
2)If we learn to accept change and appreciate what is new and different,we will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.
通过研读历年考题可以看出，英语高考单项填空主要是从基础知识如：词汇、语法、句型；语法知识在语境中的运用；词组搭配和习惯用法表达及一些简单词的“一词多义，熟词生义”等方面设题考查学生的英语能力。当然不管怎么考，依据考试大纲，紧扣课本测试语言点是最基本的一条准绳。因此，同学们在复习备考中要注意以下几点。首先，牢固掌握教材内容，特别是一些长且结构复杂的或带有重点词汇的句子。其次，经常在词典中翻翻每单元课文中的一些动词或形容词的扩充用法或例句，这样做既可学到地道纯正的英语句子，又可培养良好的英语语感。最后，对历年的高考试题按不同的语法考点进行归类和专项训练，在做题的过程中“参悟”试题的命题规律及考查方向。相信正确的方法一定会带来满意的成绩！