2013年高考湖南卷英语试卷和答案word版
【闻道英语】2013年高考英语湖南卷(word纯净版)
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.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. 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 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.—I‟m 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 Mo m‟s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 aboutrunning away?” she asked.“What‟s for supper?” I ans wered.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. hide 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 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 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 agood 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 f or 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 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 an d 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 ina 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 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 formalqualifications. 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.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.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(湖南卷)英语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.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 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)● 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 educationKey features Attractions 75. _________ Title ： 71. _____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)___________________________________________________________________________________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年湖南高考英语试题（文字版）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)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For ea ch conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choi ces marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each que stion.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.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 marke d 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 o wn strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said t he 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. 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 m ay 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 mi dnight 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 unt il 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 cl ass.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 m arked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the co ntext.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 with out anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on th e floor heavily and started for the door again.“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn‟t wear anything whe n you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear an d 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 por ch. 42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the stre et, 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 fro nt 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‟m on, 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 tr ash 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 Califor nia businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball cal led the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It‟s lightweigh t, 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 o n 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.(15 4 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several q uestions 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 pa ssage.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 th e 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 1 69.15 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 fo r 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 adv ance, the cheapest room a t 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 7 5.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just 62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinbur gh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an al ternative 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 histori c O‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh‟s Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late Septem ber, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London‟s …Boris bikes‟ have attracted the most attention, but othe r 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). (3 58 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 y ou are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, w hen I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroo m of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloom ed” 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 mo untain. 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 t his drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking an d 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. Up on arriving at Dorothy‟s classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a qu een. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me wi th a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunc h). In case you don‟t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especiall y 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 t o 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 ste ak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph. D. degree. A fter 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 an d sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, i t‟s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach cou ntry 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 Litt le Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy an d build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she a nnounced to her family of four, “That‟s what we‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-gra der, didn‟t see the point of building a library that resembl es 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 year s 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 fr ont, 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, re ference titles, novels and kids‟ favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not s ee 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 n o 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 infor mation 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 sup port an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accredi tation (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 consi dered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to p rovide 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 oth er 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 provisi on 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 projec ts or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very c onsiderable 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). B ut 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 w ell worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)● free participation at present● 72. _________ for entry qualifications● sup port of countless participants● rare inclusion of accreditation● being attractive to peoplewho 73. _________ university education orwho 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 educationKey featuresAttractions75. _________77. _________● highly variable quality of the education provision● 78. _________ of some special courses● demand for very considerable resourceThe future● uncertaintypossibly 79._________● certaintywidening higher educationraising awareness of universitiesbeing well worth 80. _________ seriouslyTitle：71. _____Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the informati on 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 experi ment；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 asmutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. Shesays that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavyissues, 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, Podellbelieves 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 withperspective.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 w ords) (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年湖南省高考英语试卷
2013年湖南省高考英语试卷（word版）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. KennedyB. LondonC. New York2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15B. By 9:00C. By 9:25Conversation 23. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxiB. Doing shoppingC. Waiting for the man4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At homeB. In a shopC. In a restaurantConversation35. What is the woman looking for?A. A panB. CarrotsC. Tomatoes6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French friesB. NoodlesC. Fried chickenConversation 47. What will the project focus on?A. A dogB. A fishC. A cat8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the surveyB. He is making card nowC. He will do the introduction9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. CarolB. TomC. MaryConversation510.What can we know about the woman‟s vocation?A. She will stay on the beachB. She will go camping in the jungleC. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa11. Which does the woman need to bring?A.A mapB. A tentC. Some clothes12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The manB. The guideC. The womanConversation 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lectureB. Visiting a museumC. Attending a party14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. SalesgirlB. WaitressC. Volunteer15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. Father and daughterC. ClassmatesSection 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.Example：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ________ he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. wheneverThe answer is B.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 somewhatus.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 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 be28. Do not let5 any failures discourage you, for you can never tell close you may be to victory.. how B. d that C. which D. 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 soI 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‟t‟[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 36and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I am 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 andall----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 inour yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the frontdoor 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 ranaway from home.”G lancing 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 47about 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. Natually C. Suddenly D. Possibly43 A. play B. hide 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. aleady47 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 klkparts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with striing. “48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, nillions of real balls go flat 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, evern on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood(经受住) being crushed by a car, and evern being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to procuce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Fubol can last 30 yrtears. So far, it‟s been given to kids in 143 ncountries.Part ⅢReading comprehension(30marks)Directions:Reading 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.A.Plannig a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, coincerts 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 Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost ￡118.15.If you can be flesible and want ot know datesd to avoid- or you‟re looking for a big event to pas yokur time – checdk out sites such as , which allow you to serarch for events itn the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE SATTION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good gbase close to the statioin, 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 Travelodeg‟s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡95.95. A room just a bube jo9u8ney 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 building. 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 Londobn‟s …Boris bikes‟ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programme that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public trasprot or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Neweastle(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 maily to show big events myA. help traveleers pass timeB. attr4act lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travers to pay more for accommmodation.57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probablyA. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Convent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O‟neil FlatA. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. providees cooking facilities for touristsD. cost over ￡100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike for a maximum period ofA. half an l hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage isA. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to suplly visitours with hotel informationC. to show vistitors the importance of sel-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tips.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read he following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.。
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年高考英语试题-湖南卷(含答案)
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语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. 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 Icould 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)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. decisionPart III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)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 isa 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 familyof 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)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 participantsto 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 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)_______________________________________________________________________________ ____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高考英语湖南卷试题及答案
2013单项填空(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)21．--I'm sorry I made a mistake!-- Nobody is perfect.A. Take your timeB. You're rightC. Whatever you sayD. Take it easy22. Would you like to with us to the film tonight?A. come alongB. come offC. come acrossD. come through23. I was glad to meet Jenny again, I didn't want to spend all day with her.A. butB. andC. soD. or24. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house_ I would be staying.A. whatB. whenC. whereD. which25.I got to the office earlier that day, the 7:30 train from PaddingtonA. caughtB. to have caughtC. to catchD. having caught26. Since nobody gave him any help, he have done the research on his own.A. canB. mustC. wouldD. need27. We very early so we packed the night before.A. leaveB. had leftC. were leavingD.have left28. The watch was very good, and he 20 percent down for it.A. paidB. costC. boughtD. spent29. It may not be a great suggestion. But before ______ is put forward, we’ll make do with it.A. a good oneB. a better oneC. the best oneD. a best one30. It was only after he had read the papers Mr. Gross realized the task before him was extremely difficult to complete.A. whenB. thatC. whichD. what31 A serious study of physics is impossible some knowledge of mathematics.A. againstB. beforeC. beyondD. without.32. Only by increasing the number of doctors by 50 percent properly in this hospital.A. can be the patientsB. can the patients be treatedC. the patients can be treatedD. treated can be the patients33.Four and half hours of discussion took us up to midnight, and break for cheese, chocolate and tea with sugar.A. a; aB. the; theC.不填；theD. a;不填34. It's an either-or situation - we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t do .A. othersB. eitherC. anotherD. both35. -Are you sure you won't come for a drink with us?- , if you insistA. Not at allB. It dependsC. All right thenD.I don't care第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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)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.听力录音整理稿Conversation 1M: ①【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: ②【Try to be there by 8:15.】M: Alright. One single ticket. First class please.Conversation 2W: Hello!M: Hi! Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, ③【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. ④【I’ll read the menu first.】W: Alright. See you.Conversation 3W: ⑤【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 ⑥【for today let’s make some noodles, OK?】M: ⑥【Well, in that case I'll have whatever you're having.】Conversation 4M: 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. ⑦【What about fish?】M: ⑦【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 ⑧【I prefer not to do the introduction.】M: ⑧【I don't mind at all. I’ll do that.】W: ⑨【I'm sure Mary can handle the summarizing.】M: That’s settled.Conversation 5M: 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. ⑩【So I'm going camping in the jungle instead.】M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: 11【Just some clothes.】 The tour company provides everything like maps, hats and tents. M: What about food?W: 12【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.Conversation SixM: Hi, Jane!W: 15【How are you, Mr Martin?】M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. 13【So, are you enjoying the party?】W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! 15【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: Tha nks. Er… do you have any plans for the summer before you go to college?W: Well, 14【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 BGood 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参考答案1—5 BAACA 6—10 BBCCC 11—15 CBCAA16. Confidently 17. easier 18. think about 19. you find interesting 20. yourself。
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年湖南高考英语卷(含听力材料及答案)
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 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)2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)参考答案听力：1—5 BAACA 6—10 BBCCC 11—15 CBCAA16. Confidently 17. easier 18. think about19. you find interesting 20. yourself单选：21—25 BDBAB 26—30 DCADA 31—35 CCABD完型：36—40 ADCBD 41—45 ACBAC 46—47 BD48. Because 49. within 50. he 51. a52. most 53. and 54. it 55. than 阅读：56—60 DACAD 61—65 BBACD 66—70 BDCCA填空题：71. MOOCS 72. no requirement73. cannot afford 74. no formal qualifications75. Potentials 76. providing77. Challenges 78. particularly difficult delivery79. evaporating 80. considering。
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）。
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。
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2013年湖南省高考英语试卷（word版）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. KennedyB. LondonC. New York2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15B. By 9:00C. By 9:25Conversation 23. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxiB. Doing shoppingC. Waiting for the man4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At homeB. In a shopC. In a restaurantConversation35. What is the woman looking for?A. A panB. CarrotsC. Tomatoes6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French friesB. NoodlesC. Fried chickenConversation 47. What will the project focus on?A. A dogB. A fishC. A cat8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the surveyB. He is making card nowC. He will do the introduction9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. CarolB. TomC. MaryConversation510.What can we know about the woman’s vocation?A. She will stay on the beachB. She will go camping in the jungleC. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa11. Which does the woman need to bring?A.A mapB. A tentC. Some clothes12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The manB. The guideC. The womanConversation 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lectureB. Visiting a museumC. Attending a party14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. SalesgirlB. WaitressC. Volunteer15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and studentB. Father and daughterC. ClassmatesSection 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 16I. 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 19III. Practice what you want to saySpeak to 20 a few minutes.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A （15 marks）Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Example：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ________ he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. wheneverThe answer is B.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 somewhatus.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 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 be28. Do not let5 any failures discourage you, for you can never tell close you may be to victory.. how B. d that C. which D. 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 soI 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.[t B. shouldn’t C. couldn’t D. mustn’tA. wouldn’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; 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 phrasesmarked 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 36and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I am 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.wear anything when “Wait a minute,” Momsaid. “I want your 39 back. You didn’ｔyou arrived.” This really angered me, I tore my clothes off----shoes, socks, underwear andall----and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, expect to come back.”don’ｔI was so 41 that I slammed(砰地关上)the door and stepped out on the frontporch. 42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down thestreet, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to 43 behind a big tree inour yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the frontdoor 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 ranaway 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 47about 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. Natually C. Suddenly D. Possibly43 A. play B. hide 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. aleady47 A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decisionSection C(12 marks)Directions:Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word thatbest fits the context.When kids in klkparts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trashtied together with striing. “48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, nillions of real balls go flat 49 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball calledthe 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, evern on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood(经受住) being crushed by a car, and evern being chewed onby a lion.Although it costs more to procuce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Fubol can last 30 yrtears. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 ncountries.Part ⅢReading comprehension(30marks)Directions:Reading 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.A.Plannig a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, coincerts and exhibitions can increase the costof 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 Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost ￡118.15.If you can be flesible and want ot know datesd to avoid- or you’re looking for a big event to pas yokur time – checdk out sites such as , which allow you to serarch forevents itn the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE SATTION If traveling to your destination by train, you maywant to find a good gbase close to the statioin, 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 Travelodeg’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡95.95. A room just a bube jo9u8ney 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 alternativeconsider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden awayon the top floors of city centre building. 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 Londobn’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programme that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public trasprot or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Neweastle(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 maily to show big events myA. help traveleers pass timeB. attr4act lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travers to pay more for accommmodation.57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probablyA. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Convent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’neil FlatA. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. providees cooking facilities for touristsD. cost over ￡100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period ofA. half an l hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage isA. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to suplly visitours with hotel informationC. to show vistitors the importance of sel-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tips.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read he following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.。
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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)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?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.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.听力录音整理稿Conversation 1M: ①【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: ②【Try to be there by 8:15.】M: Alright. One single ticket. First class please.Conversation 2W: Hello!M: Hi! Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, ③【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. ④【I’ll read the menu first.】W: Alright. See you.Conversation 3W: ⑤【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 ⑥【for today let’s make some noodles, OK?】M: ⑥【Well, in that case I'll have whatever you're having.】Conversation 4M: 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. ⑦【What about fish?】M: ⑦【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 ⑧【I prefer not to do the introduction.】M: ⑧【I don't mind at all. I’ll do that.】W: ⑨【I'm sure Mary can handle the summarizing.】M: That’s settled.Conversation 5M: 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 to o crowded this time of year. ⑩【So I'm going camping in the jungle instead.】M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: 11【Just some clothes.】The tour company provides everything like maps, hats and tents.M: What about food?W: 12【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.Conversation SixM: Hi, Jane!W: 15【How are you, Mr Martin?】M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. 13【So, are you enjoying the party?】W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! 15【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, 14【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 BGood 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 thinkabout 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参考答案1—5 BAACA 6—10 BBCCC 11—15 CBCAA16. Confidently 17. easier 18. think about19. you find interesting 20. yourself。
2013年湖南卷英语试题及答案
2013·湖南卷Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the follo w ing 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．covering B．coveredC．cover D．to coverThe ans w er is A.21 Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which21．B考查定语从句。
句意：幸福和成功往往降临到那些善于认识到自己优点的人身上。
空格前的代词those指代“人”，且在定语从句中作主语，故用who引导定语从句。
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 be22．D考查动词的时态。
句意：Crawford夫人问道：“你(长大了)想干什么？”“哦，我想当总统。
”男孩面带微笑地说。
根据问句“What do you want to be？”可知，该句中暗含“when you grow up”，因此回答用一般将来时。
2013年普通高等学校夏季招生全国统一考试英语湖南卷
2013年普通高等学校夏季招生全国统一考试英语(湖南卷) Part ⅠListening Comprehension（30 marks）Section A（22.5 marks）Directions：In this section，you w ill hear six con v ersations bet w een t w o speakers.For each con v ersation，there are se v eral questions and each question is follo w ed by three choices marked A，B and C．Listen carefully and then choose the best ans w er for each question.You w ill hear each con v ersation TWICE.Example：When will the magazine probably arrive?A．Wednesday.B．Thursday.C．Friday.The ans w er is B.Con v ersation 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.Con v ersation 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.Con v ersation 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.Con v ersation 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.Con v ersation 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.Con v ersation 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.答案：1～5 BAACA6～10 BBCCB 11～15 CBCAASection B（7.5 marks）Directions：In this section，you w ill hear a short passage.Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks w ith the information you ha v e heard.Fill in each blank w ith NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You w ill hearSpeak to 20.______ a few times.答案：16．Confidently17．easier18．think about19．you find interesting20．yourself Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge（45 marks）Section A（15 marks）Directions：For each of the follo w ing 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．covering B．coveredC．cover D．to coverThe ans w er is A.21．（2013湖南，21）Happiness and success often come to those ______ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A．whom B．whoC．what D．which答案：B考查定语从句。
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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Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehen sion (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.2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15.B. By 9:00. Conversation 2C. New York.C. By 9:25.3. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxi.B. Doing shopping. 4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At home.B. In a shop. Conversation 3C. Waiting for the man.C. In a restaurant.5. What is the woman looking for?A. A pan.B. Carrots.6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French fries.B. Noodles. Conversation 4C. Tomatoes. C. Fried chicken.7. What will the project focus on?A. A dog.B. A fish.8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the survey.B. He is making cards now.C. A cat.C. He will do the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. Carol.B. Tom. Conversation 5C. Mary.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 doesthe woman need to bring?A. A map.B. A tent.12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The man.B. The guide. Conversation 6C. Some clothes.C. The woman.13. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lecture.B. Visiting a museum.14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. Salesgirl.B. Waitress.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Attending a party.C. Volunteer.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. 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. 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