1、2013 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试( 湖南卷)英语Part Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen care
2、fully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where is the man going?A. Kennedy. B. London. C. New York.2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15. B. By 9:00. C. By 9:25.Conversation 23. What is the woman doing?A. Taking
3、a taxi. B. Doing shopping. C. Waiting for the man.4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant.Conversation 35. What is the woman looking for?A. A pan. B. Carrots. C. Tomatoes.6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French fries. B. Noodles. C.
4、Fried chicken.Conversation 47. What will the project focus on?A. A dog. B. A fish. C. A cat.8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the survey. B. He is making cards now.C. He will do the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. Carol. B. Tom. C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can w
5、e know about the womans vacation?A. She will stay on the beaches.B. She will go camping in the jungle.C. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa.11. Which does the woman need to bring?A. A map. B. A tent. C. Some clothes.12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The man. B. The guide. C. The woman.Conversati
6、on 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lecture. B. Visiting a museum. C. Attending a party.14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. Salesgirl. B. Waitress. C. Volunteer.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Cla
7、ssmates.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.How to Speak English 16. _I. Spea
8、k oftenThe more often you speak, the 17. _ it becomesII. Relax & 18. _ the message Dont focus on the grammar rules only. Talk about something 19. _.III. Practise what you want to saySpeak to 20. _ a few times.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the follow
9、ing unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Happiness and success often come to those _ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whom B. who C. what D. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I _
10、 president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have been B. am C. was D. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason _ you reach any decision.A. although B. before C. because D. unless24. Around two oclock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat _ us.A. bother
11、s B. had bothered C. would bother D. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, _ the mountain in golden light.A. bathed B. bathing C. to have bathed D. have bathed26. If nothing _, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. does B. had been done C. will do D. is done27. Have you heard about the r
12、ecent election? Sure, it _ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would be B. is C. has been D. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell _ close you may be to victory.A. how B. that C. which D. where29. You cannot accept an opinion _ to you unless it i
13、s based on facts.A. offering B. to offer C. having offered D. offered30. Every day _ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads31. _ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.A. Staying B
14、. Stayed C. To stay D. Stay32. He _ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldnt B. shouldnt C. couldnt D. mustnt33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students _ around $8,450 a year,which _ a burden for some of t
15、hem.A. are；is B. are；are C. is；are D. is；is34. I dont understand why you didnt go to the lecture yesterday afternoon. Im so sorry. But I _ my homework.A. had done B. was doing C. would do D. am doing35. Not once _ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred it B. i
16、t did occur C. it occurred D. did it occurSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home.
17、With my suitcase _36_ and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “Im leaving.”“If you want to _37_, thats all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I _38_ my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and s
18、tarted for the door again.“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your _39_ back. You didnt wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes offshoes, socks, underwear and alland _40_, “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, dont expect to come back.”
19、I was so _41_ that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch. _42_ I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to _43_ behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was _44_
20、the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Whos there?” I heard.“Its Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the _45_ answered, “Billy doesnt live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, cmon, Mom! Im _46_
21、 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Moms smiling face appeared. “Did you change your _47_ about running away?” she asked.()“Whats for supper?” I answered. (277 words)36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away38. A. pressed B. shook
22、C. threw D. pulled39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious45. A. h
23、ouse B. tree C. door D. yard46. A. also B. still C. even D. already47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decisionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When kids in parts of the world want to play, they of
24、ten make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “_48_ the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪 ) _49_ 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, _50_ created an indestructible ball cal
25、led the One World Futbol.The ball is made of _51_ special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. Its lightweight, its flexible, and _52_ important it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump _53_ wont wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, _54_ withstood (经受住) being crushed by a ca
26、r, and even being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to produce _55_ a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, its been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three pas
27、sages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.APlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG
28、 EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost 169.15 at B. A week later, the same room cost 118.15.If yo
29、u can be flexible and want to know dates to avoidor youre looking for a big event to pass your timecheck out sites such as W, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good bas
30、e close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Dont be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodges Central Euston hotel inLondon for Saturday 22 September was 95.95.
31、A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was 75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just 62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative conside
32、r checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic ONeill Flat on Edinburghs Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE Lo
33、ndons Boris bikes have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.()Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay arou
34、nd 1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or 5 per day). (358 words)56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may _.A. help travelers pass time B. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plans D. cause travelers to pay
35、 more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably _.A. a hotel away from the train station B. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destination D. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the ONeill Flat _.A. lies on the ground floor B. is located in ce
36、ntral LondonC. provides cooking facilities for tourists D. costs over 100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiffs program allows a free bike for a maximum period of _.A. half an hour B. one hourC. one hour and a half D. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is _.A. to tell visitors h
37、ow to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tipsBIn my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy
38、in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote
39、area.Dorothy taught in a school In Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the
40、 same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon
41、 arriving at Dorothys classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you dont know, poke green
42、s are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.()Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph. D. degree. After the meal, she
