2013高考英语湖南卷完形填空
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语word版含答案
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where is the man going?A. Kennedy.B. London.C. New York.2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15.B. By 9:00.C. By 9:25.Conversation 23. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxi.B. Doing shopping.C. Waiting for the man.4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant.Conversation 35. What is the woman looking for?A. A pan.B. Carrots.C. Tomatoes.6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French fries.B. Noodles.C. Fried chicken.Conversation 47. What will the project focus on?A. A dog.B. A fish.C. A cat.8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the survey.B. He is making cards now.C. He will do the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. Carol.B. Tom.C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can we know about the woman‟s vacation?A. She will stay on the beaches.B. She will go camping in the jungle.C. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa.11. Which does the woman need to bring?A. A map.B. A tent.C. Some clothes.12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The man.B. The guide.C. The woman.Conversation 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lecture.B. Visiting a museum.C. Attending a party.14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. Salesgirl.B. Waitress.C. Volunteer.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Classmates.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o‟clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn‟tB. shouldn‟tC. couldn‟tD. mustn‟t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. —I don‟t understand why you didn‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— had done B. was doing C. would do D. am doing35. Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occurSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I‟m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that‟s all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn‟t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don‟t expect to come back.”I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch. 42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to 43 behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who‟s there?” I heard.“It‟s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn‟t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c‟mon, Mom! I‟m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom‟s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What‟s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard46. A. also B. still C. even D. already47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decisionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪) 49 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It‟s lightweight, it‟s flexible, and—52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won‟t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,54 withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to produce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it‟s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.APlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you‟re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don‟t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge‟s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O‟Neill Flat on Edinburgh‟s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London‟s …Boris bikes‟ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day). (358 words)56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may __________.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probabl y __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O‟Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tipsBIn my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school In Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy‟s classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don‟t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph. D. degree. Afterthe meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)61. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college62. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road63. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy‟s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her64. What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B. She got a pen as a gift from the author.C. She passed the required assessment.D. She received her Ph. D. degree.65. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully.B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment.C. However poor you are, you have the right to education,D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.CIt‟s such a happy-looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm-tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, it‟s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.It‟s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in aneighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “That‟s what we‟re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn‟t see the point of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51-year-old owner of a ship supply company modified a small wooden house that he‟d built years earlier for daughter Abbie‟s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library‟s final touches (装点), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book,” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2,500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County.They stocked it with 20 or so books they‟d already read, a mix o f science fiction, reference titles, novels and kids‟ favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again,” said Janey, a stay-at-home mom.Since then, the collection keeps replenishing (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The project‟s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)66. In what way is the library “pedestrian-friendly”?A. It owns a yellow roof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.67. Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization68. The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass69. What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library last long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.70. The passage tells us that the users __________.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average dailyPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.While there is no widely accepted definition of MOOCs, their key features are open access：they are currently free to participants, no entry qualifications are required, they support an unlimited number of participants and as yet, very few include any form of accreditation (认证).Currently offered by some famous universities, MOOCs are attractive to people who do not have the financial resources to meet the growing costs of university education, or who do not have formal qualifications. They also allow participants to study at their own pace.The potential for MOOCs to deliver education is obviously vast—they could be considered as a huge step forwards in widening participation. They also have the potential to provide a unique window on universities that offer popular and valuable courses, they may attract some participants to register for formal fee-paying programmes at the same or other universities and are likely to promote new ways of on-line education.However, it is still very early days for MOOCs. The quality of the education provision is highly variable, with many courses offering only recordings of lectures, and delivery is particularly difficult in some special fields that require practical classes, research projects or extensive library access. Besides, wider engagement with participants requires very considerable resource. Even limited feedback or examination becomes a major task if there are several thousand students in the class.Considering the challenges, some people argue MOOCs will soon evaporate (蒸发). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words)Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Let’s Talk”：The Free Advice ProjectA few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Pa rk for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen. (303 words)81. In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)___________________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。
2013年高考英语湖南卷-答案
2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语答案解析Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.【答案】B2.【答案】A【解析】原文：M: What flights do you have from New York to London at around nine tomorrow morning?W: One moment, please. OK, we’ve got a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.M: Well, when should I get to the airport then?W: Try to be there by 8:15.M: Alright. One single ticket. First class please.3.【答案】A4.【答案】C【解析】原文：W: Hello!M: Hi! Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No, I’m in a taxi. I just went shopping with my mom. I’ll be there in about 10 minutes.M: OK. I’ll wait for you. I’ll read the menu first.W: Alright. See you.5.【答案】A6.【答案】B【解析】原文：W: Where is the pan? I need to start preparing dinner.M: I put it in the usual spot. What are we having tonight?W: I am not sure. Something healthy like tomatoes or carrots.M: I’d like some French fries, or fried chicken, dear.W: We’ll do that tomorrow, but for today let’s make some noodles, OK?M: Well, in that case I’ll have whatever you’re having.8.【答案】C9.【答案】C【解析】原文：M: Hi, Carol. Are you ready to start our project about keeping pets?W: Yes, John. What kind of pets should we focus on?M: Tom and I are thinking of a cat or a dog. Which do you prefer?W: Well, I don’t know much about either of them. What about fish?M: That’s a good idea. I’ll ask Tom to help. You do the survey.W: Sure. What else should we discuss, John?M: I think we should make some cards so we don’t forget what we’re saying during the presentation.W: Sounds great, but I hate speaking in public so I prefer not to do the introduction.M: I don’t mind at all. I’ll do that.W: I’m sure Mary can handle the summarizing.M: That’s settled.10.【答案】B11.【答案】C12.【答案】B【解析】原文：M: Have you decided to go on vacation?W: Yeah. I’m going to spend two weeks in South Africa.M: Wow, that’s great. Two weeks on the beach.W: Actually, I’m not going to the beaches. They’re too crowded this time of year. So I’m going camping in the jungle instead.M: That sounds different. Er, what do you need to bring?W: Just some clothes. The tour company provides everything like maps, hats and tents.M: What about food?W: I think the guide will prepare our meals.M: Sounds like it’ll be a great vacation.W: Yeah, I’m really looking forward to it.13.【答案】C15.【答案】A【解析】原文：M: Hi, Jane!W: How are you, Mr. Martin?M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. So, are you enjoying the party?W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the food, everything.M: How time flies! I can’t believe all you kids are graduating and this might be the last time I see some of you for a long time.W: Yeah, and I’ll never forget your interesting lectures and your sense of humour.M: Thanks. Er… do you have any plans for the summer before you go to college?W: Well, I’ve applied for a job in a supermarket as a salesgirl. Do you happen to know anyone else with plans for the vocation?M: Lisa is applying for a part-time job in a restaurant and Tim is going to be a volunteer in a museum.W: Oh, excuse me. Tim seems to be leaving. I’ve got to talk to him.M: Bye.Section B16.【答案】Confidently17.【答案】easier18.【答案】think about19.【答案】you find interesting20.【答案】yourself【解析】原文：Good morning. Today I’d like to talk about how to become a confident speaker. Confidence, as we all know, is a very important element in learning to speak English. How can you sound more confident when you speak English? First, speak often. The more often you speak, the easier it becomes. Try to think of people you can talk to in English or places where English is spoken a lot. You need to put yourself in a position where you need to speak. Second, relax and think about the message. It’s easy to get nervous if you only focus on the grammar rules when you’re speaking. The key to relaxing when you are speaking is to talk about something that you find interesting. Third, practice what you want to say. If you are nervous, try to practice what you want to say to yourself a few times. It can make you more confident.OK, that’s all for today. Goodbye.Part ⅡLanguage KnowledgeSection A21.【答案】B【解析】句意为：快乐和成功总是会眷顾那些善于认清自己的优点和特长的人。
2013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。
高考真题英语湖南卷Word版含答案
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 marksSection A22.5 marksDirections: 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 goingA. Kennedy.B. London.C. New York.2. When should the man arrive at the airportA. By 8:15.B. By 9:00.C. By 9:25.Conversation 23. What is the woman doingA. Taking a taxi.B. Doing shopping.C. Waiting for the man.4. Where are the two speakers going to meetA. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant. Conversation 35. What is the woman looking forA. A pan.B. Carrots.C. Tomatoes.6. What will the speakers probably have tonightA. French fries.B. Noodles.C. Fried chicken. Conversation 47. What will the project focus onA. A dog.B. A fish.C. A cat.8. What can we know about JohnA. He has conducted the survey.B. He is making cards now.C. He will do the introduction.9. Who can handle the summarizingA. Carol.B. Tom.C. Mary.Conversation 510. What can we know about the woman’s vacationA. 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 bringA. A map.B. A tent.C. Some clothes.12. Who will prepare the mealsA. The man.B. The guide.C. The woman.Conversation 613. What are the two speakers doingA. Discussing a lecture.B. Visiting a museum.C. Attending a party.14. Which job has Jane applied forA. Salesgirl.B. Waitress.C. Volunteer.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakersA. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Classmates.Section B 7.5 marksDirections: 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 marksSection A 15 marksDirections: 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 desertA.coveringB.coveredC.coverD.to coverThe answer is A.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be ” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh; I ________ president;”said the boy;with a smile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o’clock every night; Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky; ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. 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 could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep; although he tried to; when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8;450 a year; which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.—I’m so sorry.But I my homework.A.had doneB. was doingC. would doD. am doing35. Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occurSection B 18 marksDirections: 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 words36. 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 marksDirections: 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 bya 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 wordsPart III Reading Comprehension 30 marksDirections: 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 Booking. 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 Whatsonwhen; 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 words56. 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 words61. “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 paragraphA. 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 usA. 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 words66. 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 signboardA. 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 marksSection A 10 marksDirections: 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 words71.MOOCs 72.no requirement73.cannot afford 74.no formal qualifications 75.potentials 76.providing77.Challenges 78.particularly difficult delivery 79.evaporating 80.consideringSection B 10 marksDirections: 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 words81. 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 decisionsNo 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 marksDirections: 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..内容：1．自己或他人的一次经历；2．你的感受..注意：1．必须使用所给4个关键词；2．词数不少于120个；注意：1．必须使用所给4个关键词；2．词数不少于120个；3．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称..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间答题：81. She was giving free advice.82. They expect her to listen and provide real answers.83. They should talk things out.84. She would promote it to each public space with the help of volunteers.作文：略。
2013全国各省高考英语完形填空真题(含答案)
2013全国各省高考完形填空真题1、安徽卷If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___36_____ reason, such as your job or your studies?___37____ perhaps you’re interested in the ___38____ ,films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ___39____ of the language.Most people learn best using a variety of ___40____, but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They ___41___ an environment where you can practice under the ___42___ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___43___ lives and learning a language takes __44___. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___45___. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __46____.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __47___,”they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __48___ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___49___. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___50___ about the mistakes they make when ___51___. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __52____ you’re much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never ___53___. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be ___54____ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___55___ own language. Good luck!36. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical37. A. After B. So C. Though D. Or38. A literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine39. A view B. knowledge C. form D. database40. A paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers41. A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide42. A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure43. A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal44. A. courage B. time C. energy D. place45. A. theory B. business C. routine D. project46. A. some risks B. a lot less C. some notes D. a lot more47. A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired48. A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly49. A. age B. speed C. distance D. school50. A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel51. A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning52. A. if B. and C. but D. before53. A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy54. A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed55. A. their B. his C. our D. your2、北京卷A Leap（跳跃）to HonorLeaping on a narrow balance beam（平衡木）is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.To perfect her skills, Lola 36 for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.That’s especially impressive.37 she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t 38 how far away things are.When she was little, her mom 39 that even though she couldn’t see40 , she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the 41 right away and gymnastics became her favorite.Though learning gymnastics has been more 42 for her than for some of her tournaments, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her43 stop her from doing anything that she wants to.She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest 44 is the balance beam. Because she has doublevision, she often sees to beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to45 your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go.” says Lola.To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most 46 for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall47 the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10--her highest score yet.Lola doesn’t want to be 48 differently from the other girls on her team. At the competitions, the judges don’t know about her vision 49 . She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her 50 attitude.Lola never thinks about 51 . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her 52 is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids 53 she grew up.Lola is 54 of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her 55 for others is “just believe yourself”.36. A. runs B. teaches C. trains D. dances37. A. since B. unless C. after D. though38. A. tell B. guess C. assume D. predict39. A. suspected B. remembered C. imagined D. noticed40. A. deeply B. well C. ahead D. closely41. A. task B. sport C. event D. show42. A. boring B. enjoyable C. different D. unsatisfactory43. A. talent B. quality C. nature D. condition44. A. doubt B. advantage C. challenge D. program45. A. examine B. express C. open D. trust46. A. fearful B. harmful C. unfair D. inconvenient47. A. to B. on C. off D. against48. A. greeted B. treated C. served D. paid49. A. pains B. stresses C. injuries D. problems50. A. positive B. friendly C. flexible D. caution51. A. defending B. quitting C. winning D. bargaining52. A. standard B. range C. view D. goal53. A. until B. as C. when D. before54. A. proud B. tired C. ashamed D. confident55. A. plan B. advice C. reward D. responsibility3、重庆卷When Joe was about to start school, all signs pointed to success. Yet things turned out to be quite 36 . The fourth grade even found him at the 37 of the class. Joe struggled day and night, but it did not 38 —until one stormy afternoon.On that afternoon, 39 the math teacher started to introduce difficult concepts, dark clouds covered the sky, and the stone ad in. Hard thou she tried to make the kids, 40 , the thunder won the battle for their attention. No one 41 the concepts. Except Joe. He understood them and answered all the questions correctly.The teacher patted him on the back and told him to go around to the others and explain how he had managed it.42 by his newfound success. Joe moved quickly throughout the room. Soon math time was followed by the time for43 . All children naturally drew 44 pictures on such a day. Except for Joe.Since then, Joe started 45 . Though he never made it to the top, his math teacher was always 46 and curious about the change: Why had that stormy day changed Joe?On the day Joe graduated, he presented the teacher with his moat 47 possession—the picture of bright yellow sun. On the picture Joe had written: This is the day I 48 my brightness.36. A. unfair B. boring C. disappointing D. dangerous37. A. center B. top C. beginning D. bottom38. A. happen B. work C. finish D. last39. A. until B. since C. because D. as40. A. concentrate B. change C. hide D. sit41. A. challenged B. grasped C. doubted D. admitted42. A. Relieved B. surprised C. Encouraged D. Puzzled43. A. class B. sports C. art D. tea44. A .great B. dark C. different D. strange45. A .improving B. painting C. recovering D. studying46. A. worried B. amazed C. friendly D. cautious47. A .familiar B. expensive C. admirable D. precious48. A. familiar B. expensive C. admirable D. precious49. A. woke up to B. put up with C. got on with D. looked down upon4、福建卷We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little seaside villages are 36 , one by one. "There is my grandmother's house," I say, 37 across the bay to a shabby old house.I am in Nova Scotia on a pilgrimage (朝圣) with Lise, my granddaughter, seeking roots for her, retracing (追溯) 38 memory for me. Lise was one of the mobile children, 39 from house to house in childhood. She longs for a sense of 40 , and so we have come to Nova Scotia where my husband and I were born and where our ancestors 41 for 200 years.We soon 42 by the house and I tell her what it was like here, the memories 43 back, swift as the tide (潮水).Suddenly, I long to walk again in the 44 where I was once so gloriously a child. It still 45 a member of the family, but has not been lived in for a while. We cannot go into the house, but I can still walk 46 the rooms in memory. Here, my mother 47 in her bedroom window and wrote in her diary. I can still see the enthusiastic family 48 into and out of the house. I could never have enough of being 49 them. However, that was long after those childhood days. Lise 50 attentively as I talk and then says, " So this is where I 51 ; where I belong. "She has 52 her roots.To know where I come from is one of the great longings of the human 53 . To be rooted is "to have an origin". We need 54 origin. Looking backward, we discover what is unique in us; learn the 55 of "I". We must all go home again—in reality or memory.36. A. appearing B. moving C. exposing D. expanding37. A. referring B. travelling C. pointing D. coming38. A. shared B. short C. fresh D. treasured39. A. passed B. raised C. moved D. sent40. A. home B. duty C. reality D. relief41. A. built B. lived C. remained D. explored42. A. catch up B. pull up C. step down D. come down43. A. falling B. turning C. rushing D. bringing44. A. yard B. village C. room D. house45. A. adapts to B. appeals to C. belongs to D. occurs to46. A. across B. through C. along D. past47. A. lay B. played C. stood D. sat48. A. marching B. looking C. breaking D. pouring49. A. between B. with C. near D. behind50. A. wonders B. listens C. reacts D. agrees51. A. began B. grew C. studied D. stayed52. A. deepened B. recognized C. accepted D. found53. A. heart B. rights C. interest D. behaviors54. A. one B. its C. that D. every55. A. meaning B. expression C. connection D. background5、湖北卷Zigfried, a little mouse, blew his breath on the frosty window of the farmhouse and rubbed it to see the outside. Stillnobody came. Maybe today, he thought 31 . It was only a few days before Christmas and he was watching for a miracle (奇迹).This farmhouse had been 32 too long. It needed a family. Zigfried’s33 made a noise. He realized that he hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday. He jumped from the windowsill (窗沿), grabbed a 34 from his home, and went next door to Farmer Mike’s.Farmer Mike’s house had been a great place for the little mouse 35 the farmer married a wife who had a cat. Zigfried 36 when he thought of it. He looked around cautiously as he 37 into the room where grain was stored and was quite 38 as he filled his bag with wheat. He was turning to leave when suddenly he 39 a hot breath about his ear. His heart beat 40 , and without thinking he started to run and luckily 41 the cat’s paws (爪子).The next afternoon Zigfried heard some good news: a 42 family would be moving into the farmhouse soon. Zigfried’s granny would arrive on Christmas Eve to43 with him. He hoped that the family would come before his granny came. Before long, a car came 44 the road leading to the house, with butter sandwiches, cheese and chocolate.Zigfried’s Christmas miracle did arrive!The house came 45 the next few days. Zigfried 46 every single hour of them. 47 , the day before Christmas when he was drinking hot chocolate with a 48 smile at the door of his home, he heard the 49 of the children of the family about what they might get for Christmas. What? A cat? The 50 froze on his face; his mouth fell wide open. Aftera long while, he at last found his v oice: “Hey! Whose Christmas miracle is this?”31. A. carefully B. excitedly C. hopefully D. proudly32. A. shabby B. noisy C. messy D. empty33. A. mouth B. nose C. stomach D. throat34. A. bag B. stick C. bowl D. coat35. A. although B. until C. whereas D. unless36. A. leapt B. sniffed C. trembled D. withdrew37. A. broke B. marched C. paced D. stole38. A. curious B. nervous C. pitiful D. sensible39. A. took B. released C. felt D. drew40. A. strongly B. irregularly C. slowly D. wildly41. A. escaped B. seized C. rubbed D. scratched42. A. close B. happy C. new D. young43. A. celebrate B. communicate C. compete D. compromise44. A. across B. from C. off D. up45. A. alive B. loose C. open D. still46. A. counted B. enjoyed C. missed D. wasted47. A. However B. Instead C. Moreover D. Therefore48. A. bitter B. forced C. polite D. satisfied49. A. introduction B. discussion C. comment D. debate50. A. blood B. smile C. tear D. sweat6、湖南卷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. decision7、江西卷Diane Ray was completely self-centered and very spoilt. Her parents gave her 36 she wanted, knowing that she would throw a temper tantrum(耍小孩脾气)if they did not. She would scream and kick and 37 on the floor drumming her heels. Her parents always 38 .That was why she was alone on the 39 , wearing an expensive swimsuit. It had taken a massive tantrum to 40 her parents to buy it. They were back at the beach-house, 41 from the tantrum she had thrown when they told her that it was too dangerous to go diving 42 . “Dangerous ?” she had said. “You just don’t want me to have43 . I’m going and if you try to stop me, I’ll scream.”“What are you doing ?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there44 he spoke .“I’m going diving, ” she answered.“You shouldn’t swim that day, ” the man45 . “There is a storm coming up.”“You should mind your own46 !” Diane replied and walked into the gentle waves.“If you go out there you’ll be47 ,” the man called after her. She did not bother to reply.Diane slipped into the water and dived 48 until white caps began rolling in and it became harder to 49 against the current (水流). Saltwater hit against her face, making it 50 to breathe. Oh, why had she not listened to advice.Panicking, she began to 51 . Then, just as it seemed as if she would slip beneath the surface, she heard a 52 voice. “Hold on ! I’m coming.” With53 , she say the old man rowing an ancient-looking boat towards her. “I hope you’ve learned a lesson. You put us both in54 , ” he shouted angrily, as he dragged her over the side of the55 . Gratefully, Diane thanked him and ran towards the beach-house.36. A. either B. neither C. nothing D. everything37. A. jump B. lie C. spin D. sleep38. A. set out B. set in C. gave in D. gave out39. A. beach B. bed C. floor D. ship40. A. allow B. warn C. get D. prefer41. A. changing B. recovering C. appearing D. traveling42. A. alone B. away C. again D. aside43. A. time B. money C. food D. fun44. A. when B. until C. after D. once45. A. decided B. intended C. advised D. repeated46. A. business B. swimsuit C. friends D. parents47. A. angry B. sorry C. confused D. excited48. A. nervously B. sadly C. shyly D. happily49. A. rise B. swim C. stop D. row50. A. difficult B. easy C. comfortable D. suitable51. A. speak B. sing C. sniff D. scream52. A. calm B. frightening C. beautiful D. disgusting53. A. regret B. relief C. interest D. ease54. A. power B. safety C. danger D. thought55. A. house B. wave C. beach D. boat8、辽宁卷A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she 36 play in the small garden. She could see over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high on another hill. 37 she loved her parents and her family, she desired to live in such a house and 38 all day about how wonderful and exciting 39 must feel to live there.At the age when she gained some 40 skill and sensibility(识别力), she 41 her mother for a bike ride ___42 the garden. Her mother finally allowed her to go, 43 her keeping close to the house and not 44 too far. The day was beautiful. The little girl knew 45 where she was heading! 46 the hill and across the valley, she rode to the 47 of the golden house.48 she got off her bike and put it against the gate post, she focused on the path _49 _ to the house and then on the house itself. She was very disappointed when she 50 that all the windows were 51 and rather dirty.So 52 and heart-broken, she didn’t go any further. She 53 , and all of a sudden she saw an amazing ___54 . There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden. Looking at her little home, she _55 __ that she had been living in her golden house filled with love and care. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her house.36. A. might B. should C. would D. must37. A. Unless B. Although C. Since D. But38. A. dreamed B. worried C. asked D. shouted39. A. this B. that C. it D. which40. A. different B. scientific C. musical D. basic41. A. begged B. blamed C. invited D. paid42. A. inside B. outside C. through D. along43. A. insisting on B. relying on C. arguing about D. wondering about44. A. traveling B. running C. riding D. walking45. A. madly B. rapidly C. exactly D. possibly46. A. Over B. Down C. Around D. Beside47. A. windows B. steps C. center D. gate48. A. Until B. As C. While D. Because49. A. getting B. introducing C. leading D. moving50. A. felt B. learned C. concluded D. found51. A. transported B. bright C. plain D. wide52. A. anxious B. angry C. serious D. sad53. A. turned down B. cheered up C. settled down D. dropped in54. A. hill B. valley C. background D. sight55. A. imagined B. decided C. realized D. guessed9、山东卷I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 36 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 37 person.I think my 38 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 39 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 40 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 41 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun.So tried a(n) 42 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 43 to help. That was really a big 44 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 45 are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new 46 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 47 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 48 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 49 her, so I took her place. She let me 50 . that making others feel good make me feel good, too, when she died, I was 51 , but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much 52 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 53 these experiences. They have 54 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 55 who I am today, and I could not say thata few years ago.36. A. since B. before C. or D. unless37. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled38. A. education B. career C. tour D. change39. A. balance B. homework C. degree D. interest40. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported41. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty42. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence43. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened44. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step45. A. us B. which C. them D. whom46. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck47. A. friend B. partner C. guide D. guest48. A. polite B. happy C. strange D. confident49. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted50. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see51. A. homeless B. heartbroken C. bad-tempered D. hopeless52. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer53. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze54. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught55. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect10四川卷"Look, it's Baldy!" A boy shouted in my direction across the playground. Even though I was used to regular insults(侮辱) because of the 11 on my head, it was 12 horrible to hear. I sighed as I headed back to the class.When I was just 20 months old, I suffered serious 13 after a bowl full of hot oil fell on my head. I was 14 to hospital and had to say there for weeks while the doctors 15 to save my life. "Holly's very 16 to be alive," they told Mum and Dad. "But she'll be 17 with scars on her head, and of course her hair won't grow there."As a child, I cared much about my scars, so I 18 wore a scarf to cover them up when I left home. 19 I didn't, people would call me horrible names like Baldy. Although my friends were always comforting me ,they never 20 understood how it felt.Then through the hospital I was 21 to a children's burns camp, where children like me can get any help. There, I 22 14-year-old Stephanie, whose burns are a lot more serious than mine. But she is so 23 that she never lets anyone put her down. "You shouldn't 24 what people say about what you look like because we're not different from anyone else, Holly," she 25 me. "And you don't need to wear a scarf because y0ou look great 26 it!" For the first time in my life I could speak to someone who'd been through something 27 . So weeks later, at my 13th birthday party, 28 by her bravery, I gave up my scarf and showed off my scars. It felt amazing not having to 29 away behind my scarf.Now, I am 30 of what I look like and much happier, because I have realized it is your personality（个性）that decides who you truly are.11. A. hat B. scarf C. scars D. cuts12. A. still B. just C. never D. seldom13. A. hunger B. cold C. defeats D. burns14. A. rushed B. led C. invited D. forced15. A. learned B. fought C. returned D. decided16. A. happy B. lucky C. lonely D. poor17. A. pressed B. occupied C. left D. painted18. A. possibly B. usually C. finally D. nearly19. A. Although B. Since C. If D. Before20. A. correctly B. roughly C. easily D. really21. A. promoted B. introduced C. reported D. carried22. A. met B. recognized C. remembered D. caught23. A. honest B. strong C. active D. young24. A. write down B. agree with C. pass on D. listen to25. A. promised B. encouraged C. ordered D. calmed26. A. in B. for C. without D. beyond27. A. similar B. strange C. hard D. important28. A. allowed B. required C. guided D. inspired29. A. hide B. give C. keep D. put30. A. sick B. aware C. tired D. proud11、天津卷As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 16 , including all his struggles.One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾）hit Ontario, turning it into a 17 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 18 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 19 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t 20 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 21 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 22 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves1”Dad 23 . “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 24 .” Such is Dad----whatever problem he 25 , he never gives up.26 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone,27 Dad remained optimistic. He 28 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated. Only then did I truly begin to 29 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad is also a living example of real 30 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 31 our family. He always puts our happiness 32 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 33 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 34 putting others first.Dad，the life 35 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.16. A. teacher B. gardener C. farmer D. grocer17. A. stormy B. lively C. disappearing D. burning18. A. order B. form C. gap D. position19. A. repeatedly B. normally C. finally D. really20. A. go B. begin C. occur D. change21. A. yet B. still C. even D. nearly22. A. surprised B. nervous C. angry D. frightened23. A. apologized B. cried C. complained D. laughed24. A. lost B. done C. gone D. touched25. A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about26. A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Unfortunately D. Strangely27. A. or B. for C. so D. but28. A. happened B. seemed C. continued D. aimed29. A. face B. appreciate C. examine D. question30. A. love B. pride C. friendship D. honesty31. A. support B. settle C. start D. impress32. A. after B. before C. beside D. under33. A. in spite of B. in terms of C. in control of D. in place of34. A. careful B. regretful C. considerate D. humorous35. A. history B. motto C. patterns D. lessons12、新课标卷I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more 36 the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “37 a disability”for several hours one Sunday. Some members, 38 , chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs（耳塞）or blindfolds（眼罩）.Just sitting in the wheelchair was a 39 experience. I had never considered before how 40 it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my 41 made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not 42 . Then I wondered where to put my 43 . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 44 . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of 45 for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a temporary（临时的）46 .I tried to find a 47 position and thought it might be restful, 48 kind of nice, to be 49 around for a while. Looking around, I 50 I would have to handle the thing myself? My hands started to ache as I 51 the heavy metal wheels. I came to know that controlling the 52 of the wheelchair was not going to be a(n) 53 task.My wheelchair experiment was soon 54 . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the 55 , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.36. A. curious about B. interested in C. aware of D. careful with37. A. cure B. prevent C. adopt D. analyze38. A. instead B. strangely C. as usual D. like me39. A. learning B. working C. satisfying D. relaxing40. A. convenient B. awkward C. boring D. exciting41. A. height B. force C. skill D. weight42. A. locked B. repaired C. powered D. grasped43. A. hands B. feet C. keys D. handles44. A. place B. action C. play D. effect45. A. operation B. communication C. transportation D. production46. A. exploration B. education C. experiment D. entertainment47. A. flexible B. safe C. starting D. comfortable48. A. yet B. just C. still D. even49. A. shown B. pushed C. driven D. guided50. A. realized B. suggested C. agreed D. admitted51. A. lifted B. turned C. pressed D. seized52. A. path B. position C. direction D. way53. A. easy B. heavy C. major D. extra54. A. forgotten B. repeated C. conducted D. finished55. A. weaknesses B. challenges C. anxieties D. illnesses13、新课标卷（2）Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, But people in the streets 16 him, especially those who are 17 .For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that 18 ?He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he's 19 . His briefcase always has some gloves.In winter, Mr.Greenberg does not 20 like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and 21 the street. He looks around at 22 .He stops when he 23 someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he 24 ,。
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2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(湖南卷)英语PartⅠListening 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. Volunteer.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Classmates.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with asmile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless24. Around two o ’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26. If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. — Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I couldrefill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn’tB. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. mustn’t33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year,which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is34. — I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— had done B. was doing C. would do D. am doing35. Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occurSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to 37 , that’s all right,”she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,”Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch.42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to 43 behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.“Who’s there?” I heard.“It’s Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard46. A. also B. still C. even D. already47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decisionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪) 49 24 hours,”says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—52 important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to produce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.APlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at . A week later, the same room cost £118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day). (358 words)56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may __________.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency58. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September59. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours60. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving 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)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。
三年新高考谈2013年英语完形填空(一)备考攻略
从三年新高考谈2013年英语完形填空（一）备考攻略【摘要】本文通过对湖南省三年新高考英语完形填空（一）试题的分析，了解英语完形填空（一）的命题特点，探讨2013年湖南省高考英语完形填空（一）备考攻略：预测命题，掌握解题步骤和六大解题策略并提出复习建议，为考生做好2013年完形填空（一）提供一些参考。
【关键词】新高考完形填空（一）试题分析命题特点解题策略复习建议语言学家们认为，完形填空可用于检查学生外语学习的综合水平，在知识层次，它可以检查词汇，语法知识；在应用层次，它可以检查结合背景知识理解全文主题大意和作者意图的能力，根据上下文运用语言知识猜测生词词义的能力，以及全面驾驭语篇，获取信息的能力。
自2010年新高考来，湖南省高考英语试卷完形填空分为四选一完形填空（一）12空和完形（二）8空的开放完形填空。
完形填空（一）每题1.5 分，共18 分。
由于在试卷中所处的位置较前，因此如何能在短时间内更好地完成此题对考生的影响较大：完形填空做得好，则考生对后面的试题就越有信心。
本文试图通过对三年湖南新高考英语试卷中此部分试题的分析，结合命题特点谈谈2013年完形填空（一）的备考攻略。
一、三年新高考英语完形填空（一）试题分析1.2010年完形填空（一）试题分析命题采用的是一篇记叙文，从第一人称的角度讲述了“我”的狗Beans领着“我”沿着一条不熟悉的小路散步而迷路了，结果好不容易才回到家。
但从冒险经历，“我”得出结论：Beans很可能知道回家的路，只是喜欢探险新的路径罢了。
总词汇数量为262 个左右，设空的平均间距为21.8词，信息相对完整，因此难度不大。
同时，全文只有trail, intersection, fascinating, unconscious, formally 五个单词不在新课标词汇之列，trail, intersection 两词已有中文注释，fascinating, unconscious, formally 可以根据构词法猜出其词汇意义，因此这些词不会影响考生对文章的阅读理解。
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年湖南高考英语完型填空(Ⅱ)应试方法与技巧课件
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1. Keeping in touch with our friends is an important part of friendship. This does not mean that 48. have to write or call our friends every day. It does mean, however, that we should care enough about our friends to find out how they are doing from time to time. (2012湖南卷) 2. My wife was having a baby and I had to send ______ to the hospital as soon as possible. 4. The food was delicious, ______ he had little appetite. 5. A dog is his best friend for a child when he has no friends to play with. For young couples, a dog is their child when they have ______children. For old couples, a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up.
4. When the father calm _____, he rushed his son to the hospital. 5. In some cases, competition for resources among animals led to extinction and in cases, environmental changes caused extinction. (2010年湖南高考英语样卷)
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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湖南2013年高考英语试题及参考答案总分：150分及格：90分考试时间：120分（听力共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）<br>选择题部分共22.5分(1)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 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.(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?<span style="color:black;">A. At home.<span> </span>B. In a shop.<span> </span><span> </span>C.In a restaurant.</span>(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.(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.(10)What can we know about the woman‟s vacation?A. She will stay on the beaches.B. She will go camping in the jungle.C. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa.(11)Which does the woman need to bring?A. A map.B. A tent. C. Some clothes.(12)Who will prepare the meals?A. The man. B. The guide. C. The woman.(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.听力填空题：共7.5分(1)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 passageTWICE.（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）(1)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. Happiness and success often come to those ________ are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whomB. whoC. whatD. which(2)“What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with a smile.A. have beenB. amC. wasD. will be(3)You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.A. althoughB. beforeC. becauseD. unless(4) Around two o‟clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered(5)The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed(6)If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done(7)— Have you heard about the recent election?— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be(8)Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where(9) You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered(10)Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads(11) ________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight soI could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay(12)He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldn‟tB. shouldn‟tC. couldn‟tD. mustn‟t(13)The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year, which ________ a burden for some of them.A. are；isB. are；areC. is；areD. is；is(14) —I don‟t understand why you didn‟t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— had doneA. was doingB. would doC. am doing(15)Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occur（完型填空共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）<br>选择题部分18分(1)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<u> 36</u> and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”“If you want to <u>37</u> , that’s all right,”she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.”I <u>38</u> my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavilyand started for the door again.“Wait a minute,”Mom said. “I want your <u>39</u> back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and <u>40</u> , “Can I go now?”“Yes,”Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”I was so <u>41</u> that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch. <u>42</u> 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 <u>43</u> behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was <u>44</u> 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 <u>45</u> 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 <u>46</u> your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your <u>47</u> about running away?”she asked.“What’s for supper?”I answered. (277 words) A. packedA. returnedB. cleanedC. repaired(2)A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away(3) A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled(4) A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase(5)A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted(6)A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed(7) A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly(8)A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave(9)A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious(10)A. house B. tree C. door D. yard(11)A. also B. still C. even D. already(12)A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision完形填空填空题（共12分）(1)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. “<u> 48 </u>the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪) <u>49</u> 24 hours,”says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem,<u> 50</u> created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of <u>51</u> special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It‟s lightweight, it‟s flexible, and—<u>52</u> important—it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump <u>53 </u>won‟t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, <u>54</u> withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to produce <u>55</u> 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)（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）(1)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 aself-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 ot her 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)The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may __________.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation(2)“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency(3)The passage shows that the O‟Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over £100 on average per day in late September(4) Cardiff‟s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours(5)The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tips(6)BIn my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you are planted.”It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a school In Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness.From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don‟t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph. D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words)“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________.A. a program directed by DorothyB. a course given by the authorC. an activity held by the studentsD. an organization sponsored by Union college(7)In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.A. the long trackB. the poor housesC. the same trainD. the winding road(8)Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.A. a warm welcomeB. the sight of poke greensC. Dorothy‟s latest projectsD. a big dinner made for her(9) 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.(10)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.(11)<div align="center"> C</div>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‟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 wood en 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, nove ls 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 wo rds)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.(12) Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. a spring break with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a Wisconsin-based organization(13)The library was built __________.A. by a ship supply companyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass(14) 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.(15)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 daily（共14小题，满分25分）(1)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. (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 Project A few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, thePigeon 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) (3marks)_________________________________________________________________________ __________（满分25分）(1)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below. 请以下列词语为关键词写一篇英语短文。
2013年高考英语完型填空分类汇编---记叙文类
2013年高考英语完型填空分类汇编---记叙文类2013年高考英语完型填空分类汇编---记叙文类2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试【福建卷】第二节完形填空We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little seaside villages are 36 , one by one. "There is my grandmother's house," I say, 37 across the bay to a shabby old house.I am in Nova Scotia on a pilgrimage (朝圣) with Lisa, my granddaughter, seeking roots for her, retracing (追溯) 38 memory for me. Lisa was one of the mobile children, 39 from house to house in childhood. She longs for a sense of 40 , and so we have come to Nova Scotia where my husband and I were born and where our ancestors 41 for 200 years.We soon 42 by the house and I tell her what it was like here, the memories 43 back, swift as the tide (潮水).Suddenly, I long to walk again in the 44 where I was once so gloriously a child. It still 45 a member of the family, but has not been lived in for a while. We cannot go into the house, but I can still walk 46 the rooms in memory. Here, my mother 47 in her bedroom window and wrote in her diary. I can still see the enthusiastic family 48 into and out of the house. I could never have enough of being 49 them. However, that was long after those childhood days. Lisa 50 attentively as I talk and then says, " So this is where I 51 ; where I belong. "She has 52 her roots. To know where I come from is one of the great longings of the human 53. To be rooted is "to have an origin". We need 54 origin. Looking backward, we discover what is unique in us; learn the 55 of "I". We must all go home again—in reality or memory.A. appearingB. movingC. exposingD. expandingA. referringB. travellingC. pointingD. comingA. sharedB. shortC. freshD. treasuredA. passedB. raisedC. movedD. sentA. homeB. dutyC. realityD. reliefA. builtB. livedC. remainedD. exploredA. catch upB. pull upC. step downD. come downA. fallingB. turningC. rushingD. bringingA. yardB. villageC. roomD. houseA. adapts toB. appeals toC. belongs toD. occurs toA. acrossB. throughC. alongD. pastA. layB. playedC. stoodD. satA. marchingB. lookingC. breakingD. pouringA. betweenB. withC. nearD. behindA. wondersB. listensC. reactsD. agreesA. beganB. grewC. studiedD. stayedA. deepenedB. recognizedC. acceptedD. foundA. heartB. rightsC. interestD. behaviorsA. oneB. itsC. thatD. everyA. meaningB. expressionC. connectionD. background[定文体抓主旨]：本文是一篇记叙文，取材于Ardis Whitman的You must go home again。
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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When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”
“If you want to 37 , that’s all right,”she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.
“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.”This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and 40 , “Can I go now?”“Yes,”Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”
I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch.
42 I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to 43 behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was 44 the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.
“Who’s there?” I heard.
“It’s Billy! Let me in!”
The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m 46 your son. Let me in!”
The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.
“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)
36. A. packed B. returned C. cleaned D. repaired
37. A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away
38. A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled
39. A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase
40. A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted
41. A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed
42. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly
43. A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave
44. A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious
45. A. house B. tree C. door D. yard
46. A. also B. still C. even D. already
47. A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision。