一、概况 1998年高考英语试题的结构与1997年试题基本一致,总体难度略有下降。试题的特点是大容量、情景化和综合性。全卷总词汇量为2976个单词,列历次高考英语试题用词量之最。试题的实际用词数为706个单词,其中初中所学单词528个,占74.8％;高中所 I. Introduction The structure of the 1998 college entrance examination English test was basically the same as that of the 1997 test, and the overall difficulty was slightly reduced. The questions are characterized by large volumes, contextualization and comprehensiveness. The total vocabulary volume of the whole volume is 2976 words, ranking the most in the English proficiency test for the college entrance examination. The actual number of words used in the questions is 706 words, among which 528 words are used in junior high school, accounting for 74.8%;