2013年高考湖南英語(yǔ)試題及答案

.2013年普通高等學(xué)校招生全國(guó)統(tǒng)一考試(湖南卷)英 語(yǔ)Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)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 oclock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat _ us.A. bothersB. had botheredC. would botherD. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, _ the mountain in golden light.A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. having bathed26. If nothing _, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.A. doesB. had been doneC. will doD. is done27. Have you heard about the recent election? Sure, it _ the only thing on the news for the last three days.A. would beB. isC. has beenD. will be28. Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell _ close you may be to victory.A. howB. thatC. whichD. where29. You cannot accept an opinion _ to you unless it is based on facts.A. offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered30. Every day _ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads31. _ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.A. StayingB. StayedC. To stayD. Stay32. He _ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.A. wouldntB. shouldntC. couldntD. mustnt33. 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 dont understand why you didnt go to the lecture yesterday afternoon. I am so sorry. But I _ my homework.A. had doneB. was doingC. would doD. am doing35. Not once _ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.A. occurred itB. it did occurC. it occurredD. did it occurSection B (18 marks)When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase 36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “Im leaving.”“If you want to 37, thats all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I 38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your 39 back. You didnt wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes offshoes, socks, underwear and alland 40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, dont expect to come back.”I was so 41 that I slammed (砰地關(guān)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.“Whos there?” I heard.“Its Billy! Let me in!”The voice behind the 45 answered, “Billy doesnt live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, cmon, Mom! Im 46 your son. Let me in!”The door inched open and Moms smiling face appeared. “Did you change your 47 about running away?” she asked.“Whats for supper?” I answered. (277 words)36. A. packedB. returnedC. cleanedD. repaired37. A. drop outB. go byC. move aroundD. run away38. A. pressedB. shookC. threwD. pulled39. A. bagB. clothesC. sandwichesD. suitcase40. A. explainedB. suggestedC. continuedD. shouted41. A. angryB. sorryC. frightenedD. ashamed42. A. CertainlyB. NaturallyC. SuddenlyD. Possibly43. A. playB. hideC. restD. wave44. A. sureB. proudC. eagerD. curious45. A. houseB. treeC. doorD. yard46. A. alsoB. stillC. evenD. already47. A. conclusionB. promiseC. concernD. decisionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “ 48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (變癟) 49 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. Its lightweight, its flexible, and 52 importantit holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 wont wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood (經(jīng)受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to produce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, its been given to kids in 143 countries. (154 words)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)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 B. A week later, the same room cost 118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoidor youre looking for a big event to pass your timecheck out sites such as W, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Dont be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodges Central Euston hotel 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 ONeill Flat on Edinburghs Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE Londons Boris bikes have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have 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 ONeill 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. Cardiffs 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 (開(kāi)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 (憂郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothys classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you dont know, poke 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 (傳家寶), 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. Dorothys 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.CIts 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, its pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.Its a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “Thats what were going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didnt see the 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 hed built years earlier for daughter Abbies toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the librarys final touches (裝點(diǎn)), 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 theyd already read, a mix of science fiction, reference titles, novels and kids favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again,” said Janey, a stay-at-home mom.Since then, the collection keeps replenishing (補(bǔ)充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The projects best payoff, 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 (認(rèn)證).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 vastthey 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 (蒸發(fā)). But they certainly provide good opportunity for widening higher education, are a means of raising awareness of universities to audiences of tens or hundreds of thousands, and are well worthy of serious consideration. (271 words) free participation at present 72. _ for entry qualifications support of countless participants rare inclusion of accreditation being attractive to people who 73. _ university education or who have 74. _ being flexible in the study pace widening participation significantly 76. _ a unique window on universities attracting students to register for formal progarmmes promoting on-line educationKey featuresAttractions75. _77. _ highly variable quality of the education provision 78. _ of some special courses demand for very considerable resourceThe future uncertainty possibly 79._soon certainty widening higher education raising awareness of universities being well worth 80. _ seriouslyTitle：71. _Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.“Lets 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