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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上2011年高考湖南卷英 语Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen car
2、efully 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. Who used the car this morning? A. The son. B. The aunt. C. The mother.2. Where are th
3、e keys found? A. In the purse. B. In the pocket. C. In the drawer.Conversation 2 3. Which of the following is true about the man? A. He borrowed some money. B. He is caught in the traffic. C. He will meet his teacher. 4. How is the man going home? A. By train. B. By bus. C. By taxi. Conversation 3 5
4、. When was the party held? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.6. Why didnt the woman go to the party? A. She didnt feel well. B. She didnt have the time. C. She didnt get an invitation. Conversation 4 7. What does the man want to buy? A. A camera. B. A mobile phone. C. A music
5、 player.8. Which of the following does the man choose? A. The PE310. B. The RT230. C. The FG1609. How much does the man pay? A. $300. B. $270. C. $100Conversation 5 10. What is the woman? A. A dress designer. B. A basketball player. C. A headmaster.11. What do we know about the mans travel plan? A.
6、Hes going by air. B. Hes leaving for Paris. C. Hes arriving this afternoon. 12. Who is going to pick up the man? A. The womans son. B. The womans brother. C. The woman herself. Conversation 6 13. Whats the man doing now? A. Looking for a job. B. Studying in a university. C. Teaching at a high school
7、.14. What kind of movie does the man like best? A. Adventure. B. Comedy. C. Drama. 15. Where are the speakers going first? A. The supermarket. B. The cinema. C. The caf.Section B (7.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered bl
8、anks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Essay Competition Instructions Topic: My Ideal CityQuestionsExamples or RequirementsLocationNear the sea, 16 , or on an island 17 Depending on your own choiceFeaturesMoun
9、tains to make it 18 or the fastest trains in the world 19 No less than three points Prize: A free trip to Europe for a stay of 20 Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks) Section A (15 marks) Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one
10、 answer that best completes the sentence. Example: The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _ the desert. A. covering B. covered C. cover D. to coverThe answer is A.21. The ability _ an idea as important as the idea itself. A. expressing B. expressed C. to express D. to be expressed 22. Jo
11、an, what _ in your hand? Look! Its a birthday gift for my grandma. A. had you held B. are you holding C. do you hold D. will you hold 23. The players _from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game. A. selecting B. to select C. selected D. having selected24. I knew that _
12、would ever discourage him; he would never give up wanting to be a director. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing 25. Julie was good at German, French and Russian, all of _ she spoke fluently. A. who B. whom C. which D. that 26. One third of the country _ covered with trees and the major
13、ity of the citizens _ black people. A. is; are B. is; is C. are; are D. are; is 27. In 1492 Columbus_ on one of the Bahamas Islands, but he mistook it for an island off India. A. lands B. landed C. has landed D. had landed 28. No one _ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball. Oh, you are rea
14、lly his big fan. A. can B. need C. must D. might 29. Do you wake up every morning _ energetic and ready to start a new day? A. feel B. to feel C. feeling D. felt30. It is the most instructive lecture that I _since I came to this school. A. attended B. had attended C. am attending D. have attended 31
15、. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _the problem itself is. A. what B. that C. which D. why 32. Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _ a decision. A. they reached B. did they reach C. they reach D. do they reach 33. Jack wasnt saying anything, but the teacher s
16、miled at him _ he had done something very clever. A. as if B. in case C. while D. though 34. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _ by scientists. A. are making B. are made C. will make D. will be make 35 Its not what we do once in a while _ shapes our lives, but what we do cons
17、istently. A. which B. that C. how D. whenSection 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. People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through t
18、he years, mostly because people simply arent taking the time to say a simple “hello”. After considering this phenomenon, I decided I was going to 36 the way I was doing things. My 37 came one morning when I was in the community library. I passed by a girl who 38 her books out of her locker. Thinking
19、 like most that someone else would help her pick them up, I continued my way. However, when I had to 39 because I stupidly forgot my book, I noticed she had just finished packing them up by herself. No one had stopped to 40 her. “OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.” My be
20、st opportunity came a few days later when I saw a man 41 by himself waiting for the library to open, so I sat down next to him and began a 42 . It was difficult to get started, and even when I had to say goodbye, almost every 43 from my new friend had a tone (语气) of doubt in it. And who could blame
21、him? People arent used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is needed, doesnt just happen. It takes people like us to make it possible. I 46 you to take a small step out of your comfort zone and try to make someones day a little brighter. Together, we can really ma
22、ke society come 47 as a whole. (258词)36. A. change B. explain C. learn D. show37. A. trouble B. doubt C. wish D. opportunity38. A. took B. dropped C. got D. pulled39. A. come out B. stand by C. go back D. turn up40. A. please B. greet C. help D. praise41. A. sitting B. walking C. riding D. running 4
23、2. A. discussion B. lesson C. report D. conversation43. A. joke B. response C. cry D. story44. A. unchangeable B. unprepared C. unforgettable D. unfinished45. A. desperately B. frequently C. simply D. widely46. A. allow B. warn C. order D. advise 47. A. later B. straighter C. closer D. slowerSection
24、 C (12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context. Does going to college really pay off？Certainly！ I remember taking 48 English class in college on the short story. Our first assignment was to read 49 short stories and then dis
25、cuss which one was better. After reading both, I wasnt sure. Over the 50 several months, my professor taught me 51 one story was so much better than the other. 52 was rich in metaphor (隐喻) and character development, while the other was humorous 53 too shallow. I couldnt see this at first. Yet, in a
26、few months, my brain got reeducated and 54 could see the difference between good and bad writing and could appreciate literature at a whole new level. Going to college helps build a strong mind, which leads 55 greater success in ones life. (134 词)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks) Directions:
27、 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.AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look
28、 like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob (烤肉串) hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less. Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack. The space is small with only a few dining tables an
29、d nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming. Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking. A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudl
30、y about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with food. The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of th
31、e meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well. The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill (烤肉架). The main dish that the restaurant is po
32、pular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat. One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef. Although the restau
33、rant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked. (280词)56. When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it_. A. is splendidly decorated B. has pleasant smells of kabobs C. is crowded with dining tables D. looks like a common restaurant57.
34、 What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant? A. Watching news events on TV. B. Drinking a kind of black coffee. C. Reading local English newspapers. D. Discussing would topics in low voices. 58. The food of the restaurant _. A. is served in small amounts B. is rather expensi
35、ve C. is rich in variety D. is very healthy59. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of? A. Rice B. Chicken C. Bread D. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant _. A. occupies a large space B. owns a favorable location C. is popular for its special food D. has a quiet envi
36、ronment insideBMy father was Chief Engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in World War II, The book Night of the U-boats told the story. MemoriesIn September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my fathers ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be
37、 kept with him at all times and keep him safe. Then I remember my mother lying face down, sobbing. She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo (鱼雷). I can remember the arrival of the telegram (电报), which in those days always brought had news. My grandmother opened it. It rea
38、d, “Safe. Love Ted.” My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my fathers knee, his arm in a bandage. He was judged unfit to return to sea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by th
39、e torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes. Whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s. Ten years later I read Night of the U-bouts and was able to complete the story. Torpedo One torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down t
40、he engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned. By the time he got on deck (甲板) he was alone. Every lifeboat was gone except one which had stuck fast. When he tried to cut it free, it swung against the ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jumpstill with the p
41、hotograph in his pocket. Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph. A Toast In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand, I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a
42、vast ocean and a wait for rescue? Lest (以免) we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war. (370词)61. We can infer that the mother and children went to Swansea_. A. to meet a friend B. to see the father off C. to take a family photo D. to enjoy the sailing of the ship62. What did
43、 the author learn about the father from the telegram? A. he was still alive. B. His knee was broken. C. His ship had been sunk. D. He had arrived in Glasgow. 63. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 6 refers to the fathers_. A. weak heart B. taking a shore job C. failure to return to sea D. injury
44、caused by a torpedo64. What can we know about the authors father after his ship was attacked? A. He lost his arm B. He repaired the engines. C. He managed to take a lifeboat. D. He was the last to leave the ship. 65. What is the passage mainly about? A. A group of forgotten heroes B. A book describi
45、ng a terrifying battle. C. A ship engineers wartime experience. D. A merchants memories of a sea rescue. CA recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct (不同的) species. The discovery was made by research
46、ers at York and Harvard Universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephantsthe Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant. Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils (化石)，mammoths and mastodons, the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammothsThe scientists used detailed genetic analy