2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题(湖南卷,解析版)

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2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠ 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 carefully 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 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. 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 we know about the woman‟s 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.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. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.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.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o‟clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn‟tB. shouldn‟tC. couldn‟tD. mustn‟t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. —I don‟t understand why you didn‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— 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 itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. 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. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I‟m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that‟s 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn‟t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don‟t expect to come back.”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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who‟s there?” I heard.“It‟s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn‟t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c‟mon, Mom! I‟m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom‟s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What‟s 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 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. house 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 often 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, 50created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It‟s lightweight, it‟s flexible, and—52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won‟t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it‟s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)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 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 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you‟re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , 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 base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don‟t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge‟s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh‟s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London‟s …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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probabl y __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O‟Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy‟s 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 don‟t know, poke greens 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. Afterthe meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy‟s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt‟s 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 of a microwave oven, it‟s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It‟s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in aneighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “That‟s what we‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn‟t see the point 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 he‟d built years earlier for daughter Abbie‟s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library‟s final touches (装点), 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 it with 20 or so books they‟d already read, a mix o f 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project‟s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Pa rk for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

2013年高考英语湖南卷-答案

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语答案解析Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.【答案】B2.【答案】A【解析】原文：M: What flights do you have from New York to London at around nine tomorrow morning?W: One moment, please. OK, we’ve got a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.M: Well, when should I get to the airport then?W: Try to be there by 8:15.M: Alright. One single ticket. First class please.3.【答案】A4.【答案】C【解析】原文：W: Hello!M: Hi! Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, I’m in a taxi. I just went shopping with my mom. I’ll be there in about 10 minutes.M: OK. I’ll wait for you. I’ll read the menu first.W: Alright. See you.5.【答案】A6.【答案】B【解析】原文：W: Where is the pan? I need to start preparing dinner.M: I put it in the usual spot. What are we having tonight?W: I am not sure. Something healthy like tomatoes or carrots.M: I’d like some French fries, or fried chicken, dear.W: We’ll do that tomorrow, but for today let’s make some noodles, OK?M: Well, in that case I’ll have whatever you’re having.8.【答案】C9.【答案】C【解析】原文：M: Hi, Carol. Are you ready to start our project about keeping pets?W: Yes, John. What kind of pets should we focus on?M: Tom and I are thinking of a cat or a dog. Which do you prefer?W: Well, I don’t know much about either of them. What about fish?M: That’s a good idea. I’ll ask Tom to help. You do the survey.W: Sure. What else should we discuss, John?M: I think we should make some cards so we don’t forget what we’re saying during the presentation.W: Sounds great, but I hate speaking in public so I prefer not to do the introduction.M: I don’t mind at all. I’ll do that.W: I’m sure Mary can handle the summarizing.M: That’s settled.10.【答案】B11.【答案】C12.【答案】B【解析】原文：M: Have you decided to go on vacation?W: Yeah. I’m going to spend two weeks in South Africa.M: Wow, that’s great. Two weeks on the beach.W: Actually, I’m not going to the beaches. They’re too crowded this time of year. So I’m going camping in the jungle instead.M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: Just some clothes. The tour company provides everything like maps, hats and tents.M: What about food?W: I think the guide will prepare our meals.M: Sounds like it’ll be a great vacation.W: Yeah, I’m really looking forward to it.13.【答案】C15.【答案】A【解析】原文：M: Hi, Jane!W: How are you, Mr. Martin?M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. So, are you enjoying the party?W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! I can’t believe all you kids are graduating and this might be the last time I see some of you for a long time.W: Yeah, and I’ll never forget your interesting lectures and your sense of humour.M: Thanks. Er… do you have any plans for the summer before you go to college?W: Well, I’ve applied for a job in a supermarket as a salesgirl. Do you happen to know anyone else with plans for the vocation?M: Lisa is applying for a part-time job in a restaurant and Tim is going to be a volunteer in a museum.W: Oh, excuse me. Tim seems to be leaving. I’ve got to talk to him.M: Bye.Section B16.【答案】Confidently17.【答案】easier18.【答案】think about19.【答案】you find interesting20.【答案】yourself【解析】原文：Good morning. Today I’d like to talk about how to become a confident speaker. Confidence, as we all know, is a very important element in learning to speak English. How can you sound more confident when you speak English? First, speak often. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. Try to think of people you can talk to in English or places where English is spoken a lot. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak. Second, relax and think about the message. It’s easy to get nervous if you only focus on the grammar rules when you’re speaking. The key to relaxing when you are speaking is to talk about something that you find interesting. Third, practice what you want to say. If you are nervous, try to practice what you want to say to yourself a few times. It can make you more confident.OK, that’s all for today. Goodbye.Part ⅡLanguage KnowledgeSection A21.【答案】B【解析】句意为：快乐和成功总是会眷顾那些善于认清自己的优点和特长的人。

2013年湖南高考英语试题及答案(word版)

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o‟clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn‟tB. shouldn‟tC. couldn‟tD. mustn‟t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don‟t understand why you didn‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— 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 itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. 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. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I‟m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that‟s 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn‟t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don‟t expect to come back.”I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch. 42 Irealized 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 front door and banged on it loudly.“Who‟s there?” I heard.“It‟s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn‟t live here anymore. He ran away from home.”Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c‟mon, Mom! I‟m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom‟s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What‟s 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 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. house B. tree C. door D. yard46. A. also B. still C. even D. already47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision.APlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.A VOID BIG 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you‟re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAYAW AY 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 the start of your holiday.Don‟t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge‟s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh‟s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London‟s …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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O‟Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy‟s 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 don‟t know, poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy‟s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt‟s 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 of a microwave oven, it‟s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It‟s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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, “That‟s what we‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn‟t see the point 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 he‟d built years earlier for daughter Abbie‟s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library‟s final touches (装点), 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 it with 20 or so books they‟d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project‟s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.”(317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyWhile there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access ：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast —they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the ● free participation at present● 72. _________ for entry qualifications● support of countless participants● rare inclusion of accreditation● being attractive to people » who 73. _________ university education or » who have 74. _________ ● being flexible in the study pace ● widening participation significantly ● 76. _________ a unique window on universities ● attracting students to register for formal progarmmes ● promoting on-line education Key features Attractions 75. _________ 77. _________● highly variable quality of the education provision ● 78. _________ of some special courses ● demand for very considerable resourceThe future ● uncertainty » possibly 79._________● certaintyTitle ： 71. _____passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________ 82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________ 83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________ 84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________。

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★启用前★绝密2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语Part I 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 carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. WednesdayB. ThursdayC. FridayThe answer is B.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 9:00C. 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.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 do the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. Carol.B. Tom.C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can we know about the woman’s 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. The guide.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. V olunteer.15. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.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 sentences.21. Happiness and success often come to those_____ are good at recognizingtheir own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. ―What do you want to be?‖asked Mrs. Crawford. ―Oh, I _____president,‖ said the boy, with a smile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ____you reachany decisionA. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. Itsomewhat ____us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, _____ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. having bathed26. If nothing _____, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. –Have you heard about the recent election?–Sure, it ______ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failure discourage you, for you can never tell _____ closeyou may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ____ to you unless is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ____ a proverb aloud several times until you have itmemorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ____ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clockfor midnight so I could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ____ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for anidea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students_____ around $8,450 a year, which _____ a burden for some of them.A. are; isB. are; areC. is; areD. is; is34. –I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.--I’m so sorry. But I _____ my homework.A. had doneB. was doingC. would doD. am doing35. Not once ______ to Michael that he could one day become a top studentin his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occur Section 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 sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, ―I’m leaving.‖―If you want t o 37, that’s 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 stared for the door again.―Wait a minute,‖Mom said, ―I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.‖This really angered me. I tore my clothes off –shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40. ―Can I go now?‖―Yes,‖Mom answered, ―but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.‖I was so 41 that I slammed (呯地关上) 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 the girls had passed by, I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.―Who’s there?‖ I heard.―It’s Billy! Let me in!‖The voice behind the 45 answered, ―Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.‖ Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, ―Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!‖The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. ―Did you change your 47 about running away?‖ she asked.―What’s for supper?‖ I answered.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 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. house B. tree C. door D. yard46. A. also B. still C. even D. already47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision Section C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with once 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 forplaying 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51____ special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and 52_____ important – it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53______ won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54_______ withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s 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 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.A VOID BIG 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid –or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time –check our sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAY AW AY 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 the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat onEdinburgh Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE. London’s ―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 around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big eventsmay ____.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. ―Farringdon‖ in Paragraph 5 is most probably _____.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the same of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat ________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provide cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £ 100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of _____.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is _____.A. to tell visitors how 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 in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The jog 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, AppalachianMountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain to 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 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know, poke greens 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. Afterwards, 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(传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61. ―Early Childhood Development‖ in Paragraph 1 refers to ______.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union College62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing ______.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by ____.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy’s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education.D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt’s 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 of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book loves next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach Country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, ―That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!‖Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches(装点), 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.The stocked it with 20 or so books they’d already read, a mix of science fiction, reference titles, novels and kid s’ 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. ―We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.‖66. In what way is the library ―pedestrian-friendly‖?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from _____.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built _____.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicates the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users _____.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS fro each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access: they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet , very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast – they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses; they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recording of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable courses. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soonevaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serous consideration.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.―Let’s Talk‖: The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park, I met all the usual people: street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different – giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her projects at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment; she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read ―Free Advice‖as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her – but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her re dealing with some pretty heavy issues and they expect her not only to listen, but also to provide real answers.Having worked as a full-time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thiniing about them in the same way. Podell simply tries to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project, Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York – where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. 81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)82. What do people in need expect Podell to do?(No more than 10 words) (3 marks)83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)84. How would Podell promote her project in New York?(No more than 15 words) (3 marks) Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write and English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

2013年高考真题——英语(湖南卷)解析版

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠListening Comprehen s ion (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this se c tion, y o u 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 carefully 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 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. 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 we know about the woman’s 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?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. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.How to Speak English 16. ___________I. Speak oftenThe more often you speak, the 17. ___________ it becomesII. Relax & 18. ___________ the message● Don’t 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 following 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. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unlessA. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— 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 itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. 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. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and40 ,come back.”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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s 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 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. house 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 often 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One(154 words)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 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 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , 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 base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know, poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy’s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt’s 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 of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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, “That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches (装点), 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 it with 20 or so books they’d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.”(317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access ：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证). Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast —they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening highereducation, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.(相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)____________________________________________________________________________ _______84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

2013年高考英语湖南卷及答案

英语试卷第1页（共26页）英语试卷第2页（共26页）绝密★启用前2013普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语本试题卷分四个部分，共12页。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

Part Ⅰ 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 carefully 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 at 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. 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 do the introduction. 9. Who can handle the summarizing? A. Carol. B. Tom.C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can we know about the woman’s 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. 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. V olunteer. 15. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.-------------在--------------------此--------------------卷--------------------上--------------------答--------------------题--------------------无--------------------效----------姓名________________ 准考证号_____________Part ⅡLanguage 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 ________ the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their ownstrengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy,with a smile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. having bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?—Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be tovictory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnightso I could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he hadcaught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around$8,450 a year, which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are; isB. are; areC. is; areD. is; is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.—I’m so sorry. But I ____________ my homework.A. had doneB. was doingC. would doD. am doing35. Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. 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. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”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英语试卷第3页（共26页）英语试卷第4页（共26页）our yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s for supper?” I answered.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 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. house 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 often 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and— 52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood（经受住）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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. Part ⅢReading 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 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.A VOID BIG 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAY AW AY 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 the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may __________.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.英语试卷第5页（共26页）英语试卷第6页（共26页）。

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2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)略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．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．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 o‟clock every night，Sue will start talking in her dream．It somewhat _______ us．A．bothers 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 recent 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 is 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．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．wouldn‟t B．shouldn‟t C．couldn‟t D．mustn‟t33．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；are D．is；is34．—I don‟t understand why you didn‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon．— 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 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 sandwiches in a bag，I started for the front door and said to Mom，“I‟m leaving．”“If you want to 37 ，that‟s 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 minute，” Mom said．“I want your 39 back．You didn‟t wear anything when you arrived．”This really angered me．I tore my clothes off—shoes，socks，underwear and all—and 40 ，“Can I go now?” “Yes，” Mom answered，“but once you close that door，don‟t expect to come back．”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 the girls had passed by．I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly．“Who‟s there?” I heard．“It‟s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered，“Billy doesn‟t live here anymore．He ran away from home．” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming，I begged，“Aw，c‟mon，Mom! I‟m 46 your son．Let me in!”The door inched o pen and Mom‟s smiling face appeared．“Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked．“What‟s 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 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．house 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 often 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 called the One World Futbol．The ball is made of 51 special material，ethylene-vinyl acetate foam．It‟s lightweight，it‟s flexible，and—52 important—it holds its shape．The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won‟t wear out，even on rough surfaces．When tested，54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years．So far，it‟s been given to kids in 143 countries．(154 words)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 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．A VOID BIG 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 ．A week later，the same room cost £118.15．If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid —or you‟re looki ng for a big event to pass yourtime—check out sites such as ，which allow you to search for events in the UK by city，date and category．STAYAW AY FROM THE STA TION 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 the start of your holiday．Don‟t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in．Booking two months in advance，the cheapest room at Travelodge‟s 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，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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings．A great e xample is the historic O‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh‟s Royal Mile，available for £420 for five days in late September，with room for four adults．GET ON A BIKE London‟s …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 around £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 timeB．attract lots of travelers to the UKC．allow travelers to make flexible plansD．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57．“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably _______．A．a hotel away from the train stationB．the tube line to Covent GardenC．an ideal holiday destinationD．the name of a travel agency58．The passage shows that the O‟Neill Flat _______．A．lies on the ground floorB．is located in central LondonC．provides cooking facilities for touristsD．costs over £100 on average per day in late September59．Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike fo r 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 how 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 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 o ne who “bloomed” in her remote 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 same train fivetimes．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 arriving at Dorothy‟s 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 don‟t know，poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand．She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝)，but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things．(360 words)61．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to _______．A．a program directed by DorothyB．a course given by the authorC．an activity held by the studentsD．an organization sponsored by Union college62．In the journey，the author was most disappointed at seeing _______．A．the long track B．the poor housesC．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 greensC．Dorothy‟s latest projects D．a big dinner made for her64．What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are，you deserve equal treatment．C．However poor you are，you have the right to education，D．Wherever you are，you can accomplish your achievement．CIt‟s 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 of a microwave oven，it‟s pedestrian-friendly，too，waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates，along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens．It‟s a library built with love．A year ago，shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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，“That‟s what we‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin，now a 10th-grader，didn‟t see the point 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 he‟d built years earlier for daughter Abbie‟s toy horses，and made a door of glass．After adding the library‟s final touches (装点)，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 itnationwide and among more than 2,500 in the world，the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County．They stocked it with 20 or so books they‟d 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 (补充) itself，thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers．The library now gets an average of five visits a day．The project‟s best payoff，says Peter，are the thank-you notes left behind．“We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular．”(317 words)66．In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A．It owns a yellow roof．B．It stands near a sidewalk．C．It protects book lovers from the sun．D．It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations．67．Janey got the idea to build a library from _______．A．a visit to Brian WilliamsB．a spring break with her familyC．a book sent by one of her neighborsD．a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68．The library was built _______．A．by a ship supply companyB．on the basis of toy horsesC．like a mailboxD．with glass69．What can we infer about the signboard?A．It was made by a user of the library．B．It marked a final touch to the library．C．It aimed at making the library last long．D．It indicated the library was a family property．70．The passage tells us that the users _______．A．donate books to the libraryB．get paid to collect books for the libraryC．receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD．visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs，their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants，no entry qualifications are required，they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet，very few include any form of accreditation(认证)．Currently offered by some famous universities，MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education，or who do not have formal qualifications．They also allow participants to study at their own pace．The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast — they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation．They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses，they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education．However，it is still very early days for MOOCs．The quality of the education provision is highly variable，with many courses offering only recordings of lectures，and delivery is particularly difficult in somespecial fields that require practical classes，research projects or extensive library access．Besides，wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource．Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class．Considering the challenges，some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发)．But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education，are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands，and are well worthy of serious consideration．(271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．“Let‟s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago，I took a walk around Washington Square Park．I met all the usual people：street performers，the Pigeon Guy，a group of guitarists singing in harmony．But off to the side，sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice．A week or two later，I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length．Lisa Podell，32，started the Free Advice Project this past May．It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice”as a simple way to reach out to people．Podell was astonished at the strong response．Podell admits that she was doubtful at first，but now she describes the project as mutually(相互地) beneficial．People learn from her — but she also learns from them．She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues，and they expect her not only to listen，but also providereal answers．Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor，Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process．Sometimes，people walk around all day，keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way．Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective．I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project．Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York，which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city．It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart，especially in New York — where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen．(303 words)81．In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks) ___________________________________________________________________82．What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________83．According to Podell，what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________84．How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below．请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

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绝密★启用前2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠ 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 carefully 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 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. 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 we know about the woman’s 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. Conversation 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lecture.B. Visiting a museum.C. Attendinga 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. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.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.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— 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 itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. 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. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s 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 minute,”Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s 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 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. house 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 often 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and— 52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)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 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 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 theThistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , 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 base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD.cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD.costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know, poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy’s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt’s 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 of a microwaveoven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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, “That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches (装点), 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 it with 20 or so books they’d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. Butoff to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice”as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell adm its that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________ 82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________ 83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)_________________________________________________________________________________ __84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

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湖南2013年高考英语PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. Foreach conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by threechoices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for eachquestion.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 1( )1. 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 2( )3. 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 3( )5. 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. Fried chicken. Conversation 4( )7. 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 5( )10. What can we know about the woman’s 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. Conversation 6( )13. 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. Classmates.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and thenfill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank withNO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part ⅡLanguage 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.( )21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which( )22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with a smile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be( )23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless( )24. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered( )25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed( )26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done( )27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be( )28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where( )29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered( )30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads( )31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay( )32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t( )33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year, which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is( )34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.A. had doneB. was doingC. would doD. am doing( )35. Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occur Section 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 sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s 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 minute,”Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,”Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.”Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)( )36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired ( )37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away ( )38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled( )39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase ( )40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted ( )41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed ( )42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly ( )43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave( )44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious ( )45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard( )46. A. also B. still C. even D. already ( )47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. 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 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)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 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 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , 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 base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September,with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation( )57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency ( )58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September( )59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours( )60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how 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 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 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 same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive throughthe 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know, poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words) ( )61. “Early Childhood Development”in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college( )62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road( )63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy’s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her( )64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt’s such a happy-looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm-tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. Aboutthe size of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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, “That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches (装点), 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 it with 20 or so books they’d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)( )66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.( )67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization( )68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass( )69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.( )70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using theinformation from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. Theyalso have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to theinformation given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doingsomething vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especiallyin New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

2013年湖南高考英语试题及答案（详解版）

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠListening Comprehen s ion (30 marks) Section A(22.5 marks)will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each this se se c tion, y o u u will Directions: In this conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE. Conversation 1 1. 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 2 3. 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 3 5. 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. Fried chicken. Conversation 4 7. 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 5 ‟s vacation? 10. What can we know about the womanA. 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. Conversation 6 13. 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. V olunteer. 15. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.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.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths. A. whom B. who C. what D. which 22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with a smile. A. have been B. am C. was D. will be 23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision. A. although B. before C. because D. unless 24. Around two o ‟clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us. A. bothers B. had bothered C. would bother D. bothered 25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light. A. bathed B. bathing C. to have bathed D. have bathed 26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts. A. does B. had been done C. will do D. is done 27. — Have you heard about the recent election? — Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days. A. would be B. is C. has been D. will be 28. 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. where How to Speak English 16. ___________I. Speak oftenThe more often you speak, the 17. ___________ it becomes II. Relax & 18. ___________ the message● Don‟t focus on the grammar rules only. ● Talk about something 19. ___________. III. Practise what you want to saySpeak to 20. ___________ a few times. 29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts. A. offering B. to offer C. having offered D. offered 30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized. A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads 31. ________ 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. Stay 32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it. A. wouldn‟t B. shouldn ‟t C. couldn ‟t D. mustn ‟t 33. 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 ；are D. is ；is 34. — I don ‟t understand why you didn ‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon. — had done B. was doing C. would do D. am doing 35. 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 it occur Section 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 sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I ‟m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that‟s 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn‟t wear anything when you arrived.” This This really really really angered angered angered me. me. me. I I I tore tore tore my my my clothes clothes clothes off off off——shoes, shoes, socks, socks, socks, underwear underwear underwear and and and all all all——and 40 , , ““Can Can I I I go go now?now?””“Y es,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don ‟t expect to come back.” I I was was was so so 41 that that I I I slammed slammed slammed ((砰地关上) ) the door the door and stepped stepped out out out on on on the the the front front front porch. porch. 42 I realized realized that that that I I I was was was outside, outside, outside, with with with nothing nothing nothing on. Then on. Then I I noticed noticed noticed that that that down down down the the the street, street, street, two two two neighbor girls 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 front door and banged on it loudly. “Who Who‟‟s there?” I heard. “It It‟‟s Billy! Let me in!” The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn‟t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “w, c A w, c‟‟mon, Mom! I ‟m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom ‟s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?away?”” she asked. “What What‟‟s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired 37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away 38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled 39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase 40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted 41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed 42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly 43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave 44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious 45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard 46. A. also B. still C. even D. already 47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. 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 fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪) 49 24 24 hours,hours,hours,”” says says Tim Tim Tim Jahnigen, Jahnigen, Jahnigen, a a a California California California businessman. businessman. businessman. Determined Determined Determined to to to solve solve solve this this this problem, problem, 50 created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol. The ball is made of 51 special material, e thylene-vinyl ethylene-vinyl acetate foam . It ‟s lightweight, it ‟s flexible, and and—— 52 important important——it holds its shape. The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won won‟‟t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion. Although Although it it it costs costs costs more more more to to to produce produce 55 a a typical typical typical soccer soccer soccer ball, ball, ball, Jahnigen Jahnigen Jahnigen estimates estimates estimates the the the One One One World World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it ‟s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished 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. A VOID BIG EVENTS Big Big sporting sporting sporting events, events, events, concerts concerts concerts and and and exhibitions exhibitions exhibitions can can can increase increase increase the the the cost cost cost of 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15. 118.15. If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid —or you ‟re looking for a big event to pass your time time——check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category. STAYAWSTAYAWAY AY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a 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 the start of your holiday. Don Don‟‟t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge ‟s 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, a double room cost just £62.95. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost cost a a a fortune, fortune, fortune, especially especially especially at at at weekends weekends weekends and and and during during during big big big events. events. events. As As As an an an alternative alternative alternative consider consider consider checking checking checking into into into a a self-catering self-catering flat flat flat with with with its its its own own own kitchen. kitchen. kitchen. Often Often Often these these these flats flats flats are are are hidden hidden hidden away away away on on on the the the top top top floors floors floors of of of city city city centre centre buildings. A great example is the historic O ‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh ‟s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults. GET ON A BIKE London London ‟s …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 around £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 UK C. allow travelers to make flexible plans D. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation 57. “Farringdon Farringdon”” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________. A. a hotel away from the train station B. the tube line to Covent Garden C. an ideal holiday destination D. the name of a travel agency 58. The passage shows that the O ‟Neill 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 day in late September 59. Cardiff ‟s 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 hours 60. 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 the importance of self-help D. to offer visitors some money-saving tips BIn my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花开花) where you are planted.” It reminds reminds me me me of of of Dorothy. Dorothy. Dorothy. I I I got got to to know know know Dorothy Dorothy Dorothy in in in the the the early early early 1980s, 1980s, 1980s, when when when I I I was was was teaching teaching teaching Early Early Early Childhood Childhood Development Development through through through a a a program program program with with with Union Union Union College College College in in in Barbourville, Barbourville, Barbourville, Kentucky. Kentucky. Kentucky. The The The job job job responsibilities responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed bloomed”” in her remote area. Dorothy Dorothy taught taught taught in in in a a a school school school In In In Harlan Harlan Harlan County, County, County, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky, Appalachian Appalachian Appalachian Mountain Mountain Mountain area. area. area. To To To get get get to to to her 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 mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From From the the the moment moment moment of of of my my my arrival arrival arrival at at at the the the little little little school, school, school, all all all gloom gloom gloom ((忧郁) ) disappeared. disappeared. disappeared. Upon Upon Upon arriving arriving arriving at at Dorothy Dorothy‟‟s s classroom. classroom. classroom. I I I was was was greeted greeted greeted with with with smiling smiling smiling faces faces faces and and and treated treated treated like like like a a a queen. queen. queen. The The The children children children had had had been been prepared prepared to to to show show show me me me their their their latest latest latest projects. projects. projects. Dorothy Dorothy Dorothy told told told me me me with with with a a a big big big smile smile smile that that that they they they were were were serving serving serving poke poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner dinner”” (lunch). In case you don ‟t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy Dorothy never never never ran ran ran out out out of of of reports reports reports of of of exciting exciting exciting activities activities activities of of of her her her students. students. students. Her Her Her enthusiasm enthusiasm enthusiasm never never never cooled 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words) 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 college 62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________. A. the long track B. the poor houses C. the same train D. the winding road 63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________. A. a warm welcome B. the sight of poke greens C. Dorothy‟s latest projects D. a big dinner made for her 64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment. C. However poor you are, you have the right to education, D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement. CIt It‟‟s 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 of a microwave oven, it ‟s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens. It It‟‟s a library built with love. A A year year year ago, ago, ago, shortly shortly shortly after after after Janey Janey Janey Henriksen Henriksen Henriksen saw saw saw a a a Brian Brian Brian Williams Williams Williams report report report about about about the the the Little Little Little Free Free Free Library Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood neighborhood by by by making making making books books books freely freely freely available, available, available, she she she announced announced announced to to to her her her family family family of of of four, four, four, ““That That‟‟s what what we we we‟‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn‟t see the point 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 he ‟d built years earlier for daughter Abbie ‟s toy horses, and made a door of glass. After After adding adding adding the the the library library library‟‟s s final final final touches touches touches ((装点), ), the the the family family family hung hung hung a a a signboard signboard signboard on on on the the the front, front, front, instructing 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 it with 20 or so books they‟d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day. The The projectproject project‟‟s s best best best payoff, payoff, payoff, says says says Peter, Peter, Peter, are are are the the the thank-you thank-you thank-you notes notes notes left left left behind. behind. behind. ““e W e had had had no no no idea idea idea in in in the the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words) 66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly pedestrian-friendly””? A. It owns a yellow roof. B. It stands near a sidewalk. C. It protects book lovers from the sun. D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations. 67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________. A. a visit to Brian Williams B. a spring break with her family C. a book sent by one of her neighbors D. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization 68. The library was built __________. A. by a ship supply company B. on the basis of toy horses C. like a mailbox D. with glass 69. What can we infer about the signboard? A. It was made by a user of the library. B. It marked a final touch to the library. C. It aimed at making the library last long. D. It indicated the library was a family property. 70. The passage tells us that the users __________. A. donate books to the library B. get paid to collect books for the library C. receive thank-you notes for using the library D. visit the library over 5 times on average daily Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access ：they are currently currently free free free to to to participants, participants, participants, no no no entry entry entry qualifications qualifications qualifications are are are required, required, required, they they they support support support an an an unlimited unlimited unlimited number number number of of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证). Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial financial resources resources resources to to to meet meet meet the the the growing growing growing costs costs costs of of of university university university education, education, or or who who who do do do not not not have have have formal formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace. The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step step forwards forwards forwards in in in widening widening widening participation. participation. participation. They They They also also also have have have the the the potential potential potential to to to provide provide provide a a a unique unique unique window window window on on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying fee-paying programmes programmes programmes at at at the the the same same same or or or other other other universities universities universities and and and are are are likely likely likely to to to promote promote promote new new new ways ways ways of of of on-line on-line education. However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class. Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words) Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let ’s Talk ”：The Free Advice ProjectA A few few few weeks weeks weeks ago, ago, ago, I I I took took took a a a walk walk walk around around around Washington Washington Washington Square Square Square Park. Park. Park. I I I met met met all all all the the the usual usual usual people people ：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different —giving free advice. A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length. ● free participation at present ● 72. _________ for entry qualifications ● support of countless participants ● rare inclusion of accreditation ● being attractive to people » who 73. _________ university education or » who have 74. _________ ● being flexible in the study pace ● widening participation significantly ● 76. _________ a unique window on universities ● attracting students to register for formal progarmmes ● promoting on-line education Key features Attractions 75. _________ 77. _________ ● highly variable quality of the education provision ● 78. _________ of some special courses ● demand for very considerable resource The future● uncertainty » possibly 79._________ ● certainty » widening higher education » raising awareness of universities » being well worth 80. _________ seriously Title ： 71. _____ Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment ；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice ” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response. Podell Podell admits admits admits that that that she she she was was was doubtful doubtful doubtful at at at first, first, first, but but but now now now she she she describes describes describes the the the project project project as as as mutually mutually mutually ((相互地) beneficial. People learn from her —but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers. Having Having worked worked worked as as as a a a full full full time time time teacher teacher teacher and and and now now now as as as an an an adolescent adolescent adolescent advisor, advisor, advisor, Podell Podell Podell believes believes believes that that that talking talking things out is an important in the decision-making process. Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective. I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city. It It was was was truly truly truly inspiring inspiring inspiring to to to meet meet meet someone someone someone with with with such such such a a a big big big heart, heart, heart, especially especially especially in in in New New New Y Y ork —where where it it it is is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below. 请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试湖南卷英语试题

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南)英语试题Part ⅠListening 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 carefully 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 at 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.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 do the introduction.9.Who can handle the summarizing?A.Carol.B.Tom.C.Mary.Conversation 510.What can we know about the woman’s 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.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.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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.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 ______ the desert.A.coveringB.coveredC.coverD.to coverThe answer is A.21.Happiness and success often come to those ______ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A.whomB.whoC.whatD.which22.“What do you want to be?”asked Mrs.Crawford.“Oh,I ______ president,” said the boy,with a smile.A.have beenB.amC.wasD.will be23.You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ______ you reach any decision.A.althoughB.beforeC.becauseD.unless24.Around two o’clock every night,Sue will start talking in her dream.It somewhat ______ us.A.bothersB.had botheredC.would botherD.bothered25.The sun began to rise in the sky,______ the mountain in golden light.A.bathedB.bathingC.to have bathedD.having bathed26.If nothing ______,the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A.doesB.had been doneC.will doD.is done27.—Have you heard about the recent election?—Sure,it ______ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A.would beB.isC.has beenD.will be28.Do not let any failures discourage you,for you can never tell ______ close you may be to victory.A.howB.thatC.whichD.where29.You cannot accept an opinion ______ to you unless it is based on facts.A.offeringB.to offerC.having offeredD.offered30.Every day ______ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A.readB.readingC.to readD.reads31.______ warm at night,I would fill the woodstove,then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.A.StayingB.StayedC.To stayD.Stay32.He ______ sleep,although he tried to,when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A.wouldn’tB.shouldn’tC.couldn’tD.mustn’t33.The university estimates that living expenses for international students ______ around $8,450 a year,which ______ a burden for some of them.A.are;isB.are;areC.is;areD.is;is34.—I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.—I’m so sorry.But I ______ my homework.A.had doneB.was doingC.would doD.am doing35.Not once ______ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A.occurred itB.it did occurC.it occurredD.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.With my suitcase __36__ and some sandwiches in a bag,I started for the front door and said to Mom,“I’m leaving.”“If you want to __37__,that’s 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 minute,”Mom said.“I want your __39__ back.You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me.I tore my clothes off—shoes,socks,underwear and all—and __40__,“Can I go now?”“Yes,” Mom answered,“but once you close that door,don’t expect to come back.”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__ the girls had passed by.I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy!Let me in!”The voice behind the __45__ answered,“Billy doesn’t live here anymore.He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming,I begged,“Aw,c’mon,Mom!I’m __46__ your son.Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared.“Did you change your __47__ about running away?” she asked.“What’s for supper?” I answered.36.A.packed B.returnedC.cleanedD.repaired37.A.drop out B.go byC.move aroundD.run away38.A.pressed B.shookC.threwD.pulled39.A.bag B.clothesC.sandwichesD.suitcase40.A.explained B.suggestedC.continuedD.shouted41.A.angry B.sorryC.frightenedD.ashamed42.A.Certainly B.NaturallyC.SuddenlyD.Possibly43.A.play B.hideC.restD.wave44.A.sure B.proudC.eagerD.curious45.A.house B.treeC.doorD.yard46.A.also B.stillC.evenD.already47.A.conclusion B.promiseC.concernD.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 often 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 called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of __51__ special material,ethylene-vinyl acetate foam.It’s lightweight,it’s flexible,and—__52__important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump __53__ won’t wear out,even on rough surfaces.When tested,__54__ withstood(经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years.So far,it’s been given to kids in 143 countries.Part ⅠReading 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 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.A VOID BIG 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 .A week later,the same room cost ￡118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as ,which allow you to search for events in the UK by city,date and category.STAY AW AY FROM THE STA TION 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 the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in.Booking two months in advance,the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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,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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings.A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile,available for ￡420 for five days in late September,with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around ￡1.50 for two hours)and Cardiff(free for up to 30 minutes,or ￡5 per day).56.The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ______.A.help travelers pass timeB.attract lots of travelers to the UKC.allow travelers to make flexible plansD.cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57.“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably ______.A.a hotel away from the train stationB.the tube line to Covent GardenC.an ideal holiday destinationD.the name of a travel agency58.The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat ______.A.lies on the ground floorB.is located in central LondonC.provides cooking facilities for touristsD.costs over ￡100 on average per day in late September59.Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ______.A.half an hourB.one hourC.one hour and a halfD.two hours60.The main purpose of the passage is ______.A.to tell visitors how 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know,poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand.She said it was a family heirloom(传家宝),but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.61.“Early Childhood Development”in Paragraph 1 refers to ______.A.a program directed by DorothyB.a course given by the authorC.an activity held by the studentsD.an organization sponsored by Union College62.In the journey,the author was most disappointed at seeing ______.A.the long trackB.the poor housesC.the same trainD.the winding road63.Upon arriving at the classroom,the author was cheered up by ______.A.a warm welcomeB.the sight of poke greensC.Dorothy’s latest projectsD.a big dinner made for her64.What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are,you deserve equal treatment.C.However poor you are,you have the right to education.D.Wherever you are,you can accomplish your achievement.CIt’s 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 of a microwave oven,it’s pedestrian-friendly,too,waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach Country Estates,along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago,shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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,“That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin,now a 10th-grader,didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses,and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches(装点),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 it with 20 or so books they’d 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(补充) itself,thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers.The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff,says Peter,are the thank-you notes left behind.“We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.”66.In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A.It owns a yellow roof.B.It stands near a sidewalk.C.It protects book lovers from the sun.D.It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67.Janey got the idea to build a library from______.A.a visit to Brain WilliamsB.a spring break with her familyC.a book sent by one of her neighborsD.a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68.The library was built______.A.by a ship supply companyB.on the basis of toy horsesC.like a mailboxD.with glass69.What can we infer about the signboard?A.It was made by a user of the library.B.It marked a final touch to the library.C.It aimed at making the library last long.D.It indicated the library was a family property.70.The passage tells us that the users______.A.donate books to the libraryB.get paid to collect books for the libraryC.receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD.visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart ⅠWriting(45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs,their key features are open access:they are currently free to participants,no entry qualifications are required,they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet,very few include any form of accreditation(认证).Currently offered by some famous universities,MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education,or who do not have formal qualifications.They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation.They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses,they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However,it is still very early days for MOOCs.The quality of the education provision is highly variable,with many courses offering only recordings of lectures,and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes,research projects or extensive library access.Besides,wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource.Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are severalthousand students in the class.Considering the challenges,some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate(蒸发).But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education,are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands,and are well worthy of serious consideration.Section B(10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”:The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago,I took a walk around Washington Square Park.I met all the usual people:street performers,the Pigeon Guy,a group of guitarists singing in harmony.But off to the side,sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later,I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell,32,started the Free Advice Project this past May.It began as an experiment:she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people.Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first,but now she describes the project as mutually(相互地) beneficial.People learn from her—but she also learns from them.She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues,and they expect her not only to listen,but also to provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor,Podell believes that talking things out is important in the decision-making process.Sometimes,people walk around all day,keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way.Podell simply tries to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project.Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York,which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart,especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen.81.In what way was Podell different from other people in the park?(No more than 6 words)(2 marks)__82.What do people in need expect Podell to do?(No more than 10 words)(3 marks)__ 83.According to Podell,what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words)(2 marks)__ 84.How would Podell promote her project in New York?(No more than 15 words)(3 marks)__ Section C(25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。

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2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题（湖南卷）解析版2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠ 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 carefully 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 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. 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 we know about the woman’s 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. 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. 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 in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.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.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?”asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,”said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— 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 itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. didit 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 sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s all right,”she said. “But you came into thishome 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 minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,”Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”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 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.”Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s 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 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. house 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 often make soccer balls outof 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, 50created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and— 52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住) 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 estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)【考点定位】：考查【考点定位】【考点定位】：【考点定位】：【考点定位】：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 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 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 . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , 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 base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s 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, 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 hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘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 around £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 timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tips【考点定位】：【考点定位】：【考点定位】：【考点定位】：BIn 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 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 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 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 arriving at Dorothy’s 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 don’t know, poke greens 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 placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched withthings. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy’s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the 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 are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.61.【考点定位】：62.【考点定位】：63.【考点定位】：64.【考点定位】：65.【考点定位】：CIt’s 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 of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free 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, “That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point 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 he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches (装点), 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 than2,500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County.They stocked it with 20 or so books they’d 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 (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average daily66.【考点定位】67.【考点定位】68.【考点定位】69.【考点定位】：70.【考点定位】：Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participantsto study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)【考点定位】：【解析】：【考点定位】：【解析】：【考点定位】：【解析】：【考点定位】：【考点定位】：76.【考点定位】：【考点定位】：【考点定位】：【解析】：【考点定位】：【解析】：【考点定位】：Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice”as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)____________________________________________________________________________ _______84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____81. She was giving free advice.82. They expect her to listen and provide real answers.83. They should talk things out.84. She would promote it to each public space with the help of volunteers.Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。