湖南2013年高考英语试题及参考答案

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 of51 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 pump53 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 produce55 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)

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。

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；

3．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

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.

The passage tells us that the users __________.

What can we infer about the signboard?

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 Project

A 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)

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82. What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)

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83. According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?

(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)

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84. How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)

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The library was built __________.

Janey got the idea to build a library from __________.

What does the author mainly intend to tell us?

What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?

C

It’s a library built with love.

In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________.

Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________.

The main purpose of the passage is __________.

Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.

B

In 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 __________.

The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.

“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.

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.

A. conclusion B. promise C. concern D. decision

A. also B. still C. even D. already

A. sure B. proud C. eager D. curious

A. house B. tree C. door D. yard

A. play B. bide C. rest D. wave

A. angry B. sorry C. frightened D. ashamed

A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Suddenly D. Possibly

A. explained B. suggested C. continued D. shouted

A. bag B. clothes C. sandwiches D. suitcase

A. pressed B. shook C. threw D. pulled

A. drop out B. go by C. move around D. run away

Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.

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 suitcase36 and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”

“If you want to37 , that’s all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I38 my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.

“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your39 back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”

I was so41 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 to43 behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was44 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 the45 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’m46 your son. Let me in!”

The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your47 about running away?” she asked.

“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)

— I don’t understand why you didn’t go to the lecture yesterday afternoon.— had done 

The university estimates that living expenses for international students ________ around $8,450 a year, which ________ a burden for some of them.

He ________ sleep, although he tried to, when he got on such a hunt for an idea until he had caught it.

________ warm at night, I would fill the woodstove, then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could refill it.

Every day ________ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.

You cannot accept an opinion ________ to you unless it is based on facts.

Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.

— Have you heard about the recent election?

— Sure, it ________ the only thing on the news for the last three days.

The sun began to rise in the sky, ________ the mountain in golden light.

If nothing ________, the oceans will turn into fish deserts.

You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason ________ you reach any decision.

“What do you want to be?” asked Mrs. Crawford. “Oh, I ________ president,” said the boy, with a smile.

Around two o’clock every night, Sue will start talking in her dream. It somewhat ________ us.

What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

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.

Which job has Jane applied for?

What are the two speakers doing?

Who will prepare the meals?

Which does the woman need to bring?

What can we know about the woman’s vacation?

Who can handle the summarizing?

What can we know about John?

What will the speakers probably have tonight?

What will the project focus on?

What is the woman looking for?

Where are the two speakers going to meet?

What is the woman doing?

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?

When should the man arrive at the airport?