2013年湖南省高考英语试卷.doc

2013年湖南省高考英语试卷（word版）Part I Listening Comprehension(30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. Where is the man going? A. Kennedy B. London C. New York2. When should the man arrive at the airport?A. By 8:15 B. By 9:00 C. By 9:25Conversation 23. What is the woman doing? A. Taking a taxi B. Doing shopping C. Waiting for the man4. Where are the two speakers going to meet?A. At home B. In a shop C. In a restaurantConversation35. What is the woman looking for?A. A pan B. Carrots C. Tomatoes6. What will the speakers probably have tonight?A. French fries B. Noodles C. Fried chickenConversation 47. What will the project focus on?A. A dog B. A fish C. A cat8. What can we know about John?A. He has conducted the surveyB. He is making card nowC. He will do the introduction9. Who can handle the summarizing?A. Carol B. Tom C. MaryConversation510.What can we know about the womans vocation?A. She will stay on the beachB. She will go camping in the jungleC. She will spend 3 weeks in South Africa11. Which does the woman need to bring?A.A map B. A tent C. Some clothes12. Who will prepare the meals?A. The man B. The guide C. The womanConversation 613. What are the two speakers doing?A. Discussing a lecture B. Visiting a museumC. Attending a party14. Which job has Jane applied for?A. Salesgirl B. Waitress C. Volunteer15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student B. Father and daughter C. ClassmatesSection B. (7.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE. How to Speak English 16 I. Speak often The more often you speak, the 17 it becomesII. Relax& 18 the message Dont focus on the grammar rules only. Talk about something 19 III. Practice what you want to say Speak to 20 a few minutes.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A （15 marks）Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Example：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants. A. however B. whatever C. whicheverD. wheneverThe answer is B. 21. Happiness and success often come to those are good at recognizing their own strengths.A. whom B. who C. what D. which22. “What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I president,” said the boy, with a smile.A. have been B. am C. was D. will be 23. You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason you reach any decision.A. although B. before C. because D. unless24. Around two oclock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat us. A. bothers B. had bothered C. would bother D. bothered25. The sun began to rise in the sky, the mountain in golden light. A. bathed B. bathing C. to have bathed D. having bathed26. 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 let5 any failures discourage you, for you can never tell close you may be to victory. . how B. d that C. which D. where29. You cannot accept an opinion to you unless it is based on facts.A. offering B. to offer C. having offered D. offered30. Every day a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads31. warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.A. Staying B. Stayed C. To stay D. Stay32. He sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it. A. wouldntt B. shouldnt C. couldnt D. mustnt33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students around $8,450 a year, which a burden for some of them.A. are; is B. are; are C. is; are D. is; is34. -I dont understand why you didnt go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.-Im so sorry. But I my homework.A. had done B. was doing C. would do D. am doing35. Not once to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class., A. occurred it B. it did occur C. it occurred D. did 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 am 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 off-shoes, socks, underwear and all-and 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.“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.36A.packedB.returnedC.cleanedD.repaired37A.drop outB.go byC.move aroundD.run away38A.pressedB.shookC.threwD.pulled39A.bagB.clothesC.sandwichesD.suitcase40A.explainedB.suggestedC.continuedD.shouted41A.angryB.sorryC.frightenedD.ashamed42A.CertainlyB.NatuallyC.SuddenlyD.Possibly43A.playB.hideC.restD.wave44A.sureB.proudC.eagerD.curious45A.houseB.treeC.doorD.yard46A.alsoB.still C.evenD.aleady47A.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 klkparts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with striing. “ 48 the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, nillions of real balls go flat 49 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem, 50 created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.The ball is made of 51 special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. Its lightweight, its flexible, and- 52 important-it holds its shape.The One World Futbol needs no pump 53 wont wear out, evern on rough surfaces. When tested, 54 withstood(经受住) being crushed by a car, and evern being chewed on by a lion.Although it costs more to procuce 55 a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Fubol can last 30 yrtears. So far, its been given to kids in 143 ncountries.Part Reading comprehension(30marks) Directions: Reading the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. A.Plannig a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, coincerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost 169.15 at Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost 118.15.If you can be flesible and want ot know datesd to avoid- or youre looking for a big event to pas yokur time checdk out sites such as W, which allow you to serarch for events itn the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE SATTION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good gbase close to the statioin, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Dont be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodegs Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was 95.95. A room just a bube jo9u8ney away at its Covent Garden hotel was 75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just 62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre building. A great example is the historic ONeill Flat on Edinburghs Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults. GET ON A BIKE Londobns Boris bikes have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programme that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public trasprot or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Neweastle(casual members pay around1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff(free for up to 30 minutes, or 5 per day)56. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned maily to show big events my A. help traveleers pass timeB. attr4act lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travers to pay more for accommmodation.57. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is