2013年高考英語湖南卷答案及試題word版11頁

1、2013年普通高等學(xué)校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試(湖南卷)英語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 carefu

2、lly and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example: When will the magazine probably arrive ? A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Friday The answer is B.Conversation 11. Where is the man going? A. Kennedy. B. London. C. New York.2. When should the man arrive a

3、t the airport? A. By 8:15. B. By 9:00. C. By 9:25.Conversation 23. What is the woman doing? A. Taking 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.

4、B. Carrots. C. Tomatoes.6. What will the speakers probably have tonight? A. French fries. B. Noodles. C. 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 d

5、o the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizing? A. Carol. B. Tom. C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can we 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

6、map. B. A tent. C. Some clothes.12. Who will prepare the meals? A. The man. B. The guide. C. The woman.Conversation 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

7、. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates.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

8、 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE. How to Speak English 16. _I. Speak often The more often you speak, the 17. _ it becomes.II. Relax & 18. _ the message Dont focus on the grammar rules only. Talk about something 19. _.III. Practise what you want to sa

9、ySpeak to 20. _ a few times.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Example: The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _ t

10、he desert. A. covering B. covered C. cover D. to cover The answer is A.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 _ president,” said the boy, with a smile. A. ha

11、ve 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. bothers B. had bothered C. would bother D. bothe

12、red25. 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 recent election? Sure, it _ the only thin

13、g 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 is based on facts. A. offering B. to of

14、fer 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. Stayed C. To stay D. Stay32. He _

15、 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 them. A. are；is B. are；are C. is；a

16、re D. is；is34. I dont understand why you didnt go to the lecture yesterday afternoon. Im 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. it did occur C. it occurred D. did

17、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. With my suitcase 36 and some sand

18、wiches 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 started for the door again.“Wait a min

19、ute,” 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.” I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地關(guān)上) the

20、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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the fr

21、ont 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 your son. Let me in!” The door inched open

22、 and Moms smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked. “Whats for supper?” I answered. 36.A. packedB. returned C. cleaned D. repaired37.A. drop outB. go byC. move aroundD. run away38.A. pressedB. shook C. threw D. pulled39.A. bagB. clothesC. sandwichesD. suitcase40.

23、A. explainedB. suggestedC. continuedD. shouted41.A. angry B. sorryC. frightenedD. ashamed42.A. CertainlyB. NaturallyC. SuddenlyD. Possibly43.A. play B. bideC. rest D. wave44.A. sureB. proud C. eagerD. curious45.A. houseB. treeC. doorD. yard46.A. alsoB. stillC. evenD. already47.A. conclusionB. promis

24、eC. concernD. decision Section 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 often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “ 48 the areas used for playing

25、fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (變癟) 49 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol. The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. Its

26、lightweight, its flexible, and 52 importantit holds its shape. The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 wont wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (經(jīng)受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion. Although it costs more to produce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen

27、 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, its been given to kids in 143 countries. Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices

28、 marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs. AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to f

29、ind 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 you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoidor youre looking for a big event to pass your timecheck

30、out sites such as W, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category. STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at t

31、he 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 in London for Saturday 22 September was 95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was 75.75. And at Farringdon

32、, 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 consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidde

33、n 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 Londons Boris bikes have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have simil

34、ar 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 around 1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or 5 per day). 56. The

35、Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may _. A. help travelers pass time B. attract lots of travelers to the UK C. allow travelers to make flexible plans D. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably _. A. a hotel away from

36、 the train station B. the tube line to Covent Garden C. 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 central London C. provides cooking facilities for tourists D. costs over 100 on average per da

37、y in late September59. Cardiffs program allows a free bike for a maximum period of _. A. half an hour B. one hour C. one hour and a half D. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is _. A. to tell visitors how to book in advance B. to supply visitors with hotel information C. to show visitors t

38、he importance of self-help D. to offer visitors some money-saving tipsB In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (開花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a progra

39、m 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 area. Dorothy taught in a school In Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain ar

40、ea. 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 same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mount

41、ains, 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 (憂郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothys classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like

42、 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 greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy never

43、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,

44、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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (傳家寶), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pri

45、de that cannot be matched with things. 61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to _. A. a program directed by Dorothy B. a course given by the author C. an activity held by the students D. an organization sponsored by Union College62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed

46、at seeing _. A. the long track B. the poor houses C. the same train D. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by _. A. a warm welcome B. the sight of poke greens C. Dorothys latest projects D. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the

47、 last paragraph? A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B. She got a pen as a gift from the author. C. She passed the required assessment. D. She received her Ph. D. degree.65. What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully. B. Whoever you a

48、re, you deserve equal treatment. C. However poor you are, you have the right to education, D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.C Its such a happy-looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm-tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size

49、 of a microwave oven, its pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens. Its a library built with love. A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free

50、Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “Thats what were going to do for our spring break!” Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didnt see the poi

51、nt of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51-year-old owner of a ship supply company modified a small wooden house that hed built years earlier for daughter Abbies toy horses, and made a door of glass. After adding the libra

52、rys final touches (裝點), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book,” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2,500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County. They stocked

53、 it with 20 or so books theyd already read, a mix of science fiction, reference titles, novels and kids favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again,” said Janey, a stay-at-home mom. Since then, the collection keeps replenishing (補(bǔ)充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day. The projects best payoff, sa