2011年全国高考英语试题及答案-湖南

2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语试题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:The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _______ the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. The ability _______ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed22. ---Joan, what _______ in your hand?---Look! It’s a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold23. The players ____from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A. selectingB. to seleC. selectedD. having selected24. I knew that would ever discourage him, he would never give up wanting to be adirectorA. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing25. Julia was good at German, French and Russian, all of _______ she spoke fluently.A. whoB. whomC. whichD. that26. One-third of the country _______ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _______black people.A. is; areB. is; isC. are; areD. are; is27. In 1492, Columbus _______on one of the Bahama Islands, but he mistook i for an island offIndia.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD. had landed28. ----No one _______ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball.---Oh, you are really his big fan.A. canB. needC. mustD. might29. Do you wake up every morning _______ energetic and ready to start a new day?A. feelB. to feelC. feelingD. felt30. It is the most instructive lecture that I _______ since I came to this school.A. attendedB. had attendedC. am attendingD. have attended31. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _______ the problem itself is.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why32. Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _______ a decision.A. they reachedB. did they reachC. they reachD. do they reach33. Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him _______ he had done something very clever.A. as ifB. in caseC. whileD. though34. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _______ by science.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be made35. It’s not what we do once in a while _______ shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.A. whichB. thatC. howD. whenSection B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years, mostly because people simply aren’t 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 who38 her books out of her locker. Thinking 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 best 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, andeven when I had to say goodbye, almost every 43 from my new friend had a tone (语气) ofdoubt in it. And who could blame him?People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is needed, doesn’t 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 someone’s day a little brighter. Together, we can really make society come 47 as a whole.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. running42. A. discussing 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. advise47. A. later B. straighter C. closer D. slowerSection C (12marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each black with one word that best fits the context.Dose 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 discuss which one was better. After reading both, I w asn’t 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 tooshallow. I couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated and 54could 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 one’s life.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30marks)Directions: Read the following 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 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 and 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 loudly 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 plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the 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 popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chichen pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.56.When first entering the restaurant ,one can find that it__________.A. is splendidly decoratedB. has pleasant smells of kabobsC. is crowded with dining tablesD. looks like a common restaurant57.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 world topics in low voices.58.The food of the restaurant_________.A. is served in small amounts.B. is rather expensive.C. is rich in variety.D. is very healthy59.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of？A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant .A. occupies a large spaceB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment insideBMy father was Chief engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in World WarⅡ. The book Night of the U-boats told the story.MemoriesIn September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be 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 theship had been sunk by a torpedo (鱼雷).I can remember the arrived of the telegram（电报），which in those days always brought badnews. My grandmother opened it. It read, “Safe. Love T ed.”My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my father’s 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 the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarette. Whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s.Ten years later I read Night of the U-boats and able to complete the story.TorpedoOne torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned.By the time he got on deek(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 jump—still with the photograph 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 ToastIn 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 vast ocean and a wait for rescue?Lest (以免) we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.61. We can infer that the mother and children went to Swansea ______.A. to meet a friendB. to see the father offC. to take a family photoD. to enjoy the sailing of the ship62. What did 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. T he underlined word “it” in paragraph 6 refers to the father’s _____.A. weak heartB. taking a shore jobC. failure to return to seaD. injury caused by a torpedo64. What can we know about the author’s 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 describing a terrifying battle.C. A ship engineer’s wartime experience.D. A merchant’s memories of a sea rescue.CA recent study of ancient and modern elephant has come up with the unexpected conclusionthat the African elephant is divided into two distinct (不同的)speciesThe discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard University when they were examing the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon modern elephants—the Asian elepphant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.Once they obastain DNA sequences（序列）from two fossils（化石）,mammoths andmastodons, the team comparted them with DNA from modern elephants. They found their amazement that mordern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant have been distinct species for several million years. The divergence of the two species took place around the time of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mamm oths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species, but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populationgs of the same species, despite the elephants’ significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an averate shoulder double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so differrent does not neccssarily mean they are different species. However the prooflay in the analysisi of the DNA.Alfried Roca, assita nt professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at t he University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two difficult units for conservation purpose. Since 1950, all Afican elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants have been distinct animals, the forest elephantshould become a bigger priority（优先）for conservation purposes.”66.One of the fossiles studied by the researchers is that of .A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the maslodon elephant67. The unde rlined word “divergence” in Paragraph 4 means “.”A. evolutionB. exhibitionC. separationD. examination68. The researchers’ conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population69. W hat are Alfred Roca’s words mainly about?A. The conservation of Afican elephantB. The purpose of studying Afican elephantC. The way to divide Afican elephants into two unitsD. The renson for the distinction of African elephants70.Which of the following can be the best tille for the passage?A. Naturalist’ Beliefs about ElephantsB. Amazing Experiments about ElephantsC. An Unexpected Finding ahout ElephantsD. A Long Scientifif Debate about ElephantsPart ⅣWriting （45 marks）Section A（10 mark）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.A person sea rches various websites for different reasons, such as school, work, or entertaiment. For teenagers, many information resousces on the Internet can be used. As a matter of fact, there are educational, music and art websites that are truly helpful to teeagers, because they can help make one’s life easier.Education websites are helpful to a teenager in doing school work and searching for a colleag. Some can help studying for testes ,explaining a lesson , and doing homeward .Some can help find the right school based on one’s interests. And still others have pages devoted to the social life at each colleges or the species activities that at a certain school.Some free music sites enable a teenager to diversify their musical_ tastes. On these sites, all types of music are available such as pop, jazz and country．One can type in a song，category or artist and his or her entire catalog appears. Then．The listener can make multiple play lists without creating an account(账户) with the site.There various art web, sites that can help students to appreciate and create art pieces. On these sites , a student can view numerous photos and art pieces from different．Mediums or create an account with the website to upload their art pieces for people to see. In addition, one can enjoy various art people have created on display for the rest of the world .Truly informative resources offered on the Internet. The best suggestion one can receive is to try to look for new websites that can help in the educational ，music, or art area so one can become well-rounded and informed.Truly Helpful Websites for TeenagersMany 71 are available on various websites.I. Educational sites: helping one 72 and search for a college·Study for tests, explain a lesson , and do homework·Find the right school that one 73·learn information about college social life and 74II Free music sites; 75 to diversify musical tastes·Listen to all types of music·Type in a song, category, or artist to get an entire catalog·make multiple playlists 76III. 77 ；helping one appreciate and create works·View photos and works from mediums·78 for others to see·79 on displayHelpful websites can make teenagers 80Sect ion B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.My First Long RunTwo weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband .After he had driven off in anger, I realized that I wasn’t going to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.Our driveway has a slope(科技) that is easier just to jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of gravity. Instead of stopping at the end of the lope, I decided to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I had tried a few moths ago and failed miserably. Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further.After about o ne kilometer, however, I noticed that my upper body was tense . To make the movement easier I had to relax my body, and tried to take deep breaths of fresh air.I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop . I wanted to keep going harder, better, faster, stronger, To my great surprise, I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had tears in my eyes. I did some thing I thought I could never do.It was the first run of my life. Since then, I have improved my stride(步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing. I love the runner’s high. I normally jog because I want to look good. I want to run because it makes me feel good.81. Why did the author feel guilty?(NO more than 9 words) (2 marks)82. What did the author fail to do miserably a few months ago?(NO more than 11 words) (2 marks)83. What excuses did the author keep giving herself to stop ?(NO more than 9 words) (3 marks)84. how is running different from jogging to the author?(NO more than 14words) (3 marks)SSection C (25 marks)Directions: write on English composition according to the i nstructions given below in Chinese.假设你参加所在年级的英文写作比赛，请按照要求完成一篇短文：1.简要描述下图内容，并点明主题；2.联系实际，表达该图带给你的启示。

2011湖南英语高考试题及答案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 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. Who used the car this morning?A. The son.B. The aunt.C. The 2011湖南卷答案 2 / 37mother.2. Where are the keys found?A. In the purse.B. In the pocket.C. In the drawer. Conversation 23. 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 tax i. Conversation 35. When was the party held?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.6. Why didn’t the woman go to the party?A. She didn’t feel well.B. She didn’t have the time.C. She didn’t get an invitation.2011湖南卷答案 3 / 37Conversation 47. What does the man want to buy?A. A camera.B. A mobile phone.C. A music 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. $100 Conversation 510. What is the woman?A. A dress designer.B. A basketball player.C. A headmaster.11. What do we know about the man’s travel plan?A. He’s going by air.B. He’s leaving for Paris.C. He’s arriving this afternoon.2011湖南卷答案 4 / 3712. Who is going to pick up the man?A. The woman’s son.B. The woman’s brother.C. The woman herself.Conversation 613. What’s the man doing now?A. Looking for a job.B. Studying ina university. C. Teaching at a high school.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 café.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 2011湖南卷答案 5 / 372011湖南卷答案 6 / 37 THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE. The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket ______ the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.Essay Competition InstructionsTopic: My Ideal CityQuestionsExamples or Requirements Location Near the sea, 16 , oron an island21. The ability ______ an idea as important asthe idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed22. —Joan, what ______ in your hand?—Look! It’s a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold23. The players ______from the whole countryare expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A. selectingB. to selectC. selectedD. having selected24. I knew that ______ would ever discouragehim; he would never give up wanting to bea director.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing25. Julie was good at German, French and 2011湖南卷答案7 / 37Russian, all of ______ she spoke fluently.A. whoB. whomC. whichD. that26. One third of the country ______ coveredwith trees and the majority of the citizens ______ black people.A. is; areB. is; isC. are; areD. are; is27. In 1492 Columbus______ on one of theBahamas Islands, but he mistook it for an island off India.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD. had landed28. —No one ______ be compared with YaoMing in playing basketball.—Oh, you are really his big fan.A. canB. needC. mustD. might29. Do you wake up every morning ______energetic and ready to start a new day?A. feelB. to feelC. feelingD. felt30. It is the most instructive lecture that I______since I came to this school.2011湖南卷答案8 / 37A. attendedB. had attendedC. am attendingD. have attended 31. Before a problem can be solved, it must beobvious ______the problem itself is.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why32. Only after they had discussed the matterfor several hours ______ a decision.A. they reachedB. did they reachC. they reachD. do they reach33. Jack wasn’t saying anything, but theteacher smiled at him ______ he had done something very clever.A. as ifB. in caseC. whileD. though34. In the near future, more advances in therobot technology ______ by scientists.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be make35 It’s not what we do once in a while ______shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.2011湖南卷答案9 / 37A. whichB. thatC. howD. 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 the years, mostly because people simply aren’t taking the time to s ay 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 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 2011湖南卷答案10 / 37finished 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 best 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 him?People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is needed, doesn’t 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 someone’s day a little brighter. Together, we can really makesociety come 47 as a whole.36. A. change B. explain C. learnD. 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. ridingD. running42. A. discussion B. lesson C. reportD. 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. advise47. A. later B. straighter C. closerD. slowerSection 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 discuss which one was better. After reading both, I wasn’t 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 couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a 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 one’s life.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 theinformation given in the passage.AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look 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 and 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 mensitting in the corner talking loudly 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 the 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 popular 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 grilledchicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.56. When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it______.A. is splendidly decoratedB. has pleasant smells of kabobsC. is crowded with dining tablesD. looks like a common restaurant57. 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 amountsB. israther expensiveC. is rich in varietyD. is very healthy59. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ______.A. occupies a large spaceB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment 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 father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be 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 read, “Safe. Love Ted.”My most vivid memory is being woken a nd brought down to sit on my father’s 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 thewar. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the 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.TorpedoOne torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the 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 tojump—still with the photograph 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 ToastIn 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 vast ocean and a wait for rescue? Lest (以免) we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.61. We can infer that the mother and children went to Swansea______.A. to meet a friendB. to see the father offC. to take a family photoD. to enjoy the sailing of the ship62. What did 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 father’s______.A. weak heartB. taking a shore jobC. failure to return to seaD. injury caused by a torpedo64. What can we know about the author’s father after his ship was attacked?A. He lost his armB. 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 heroesB. A bookdescribing a terrifying battle.C. A ship engineer’s wartime experience.D.A merchant’s 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 researchers at York and Harvard Universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils (化石)，mammoths andmastodons, 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 mammoths The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephant have been distinct species for several million years. The divergence of the two species took place around the time of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forestelephants were two populations of the same species, despite the elephants’ significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants at two different units for conservation purposes. Since 1950, all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinctive animals, the forest elephant shouldbecome a bigger priority (优先) for conservation purposes.”66. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ______A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant67. The underlined word “divergence” in paragraph 4means “______ ”A. evolutionB. exhibitionC. separationD. examination68. The researchers’ conclusion was based on a stu dy of the African elephant’s ______.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population69. What are Alfred Roca’s words mainly about?A. The conservation of African elephants.B. The purpose of studying African elephants.C. The way to divide African elephants into two units.D. The reason for the distinction of African elephants.70. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalists’ Beliefs about ElephantsB. Amazing Experiments about ElephantsC. An Unexpected Finding about ElephantsD. A Long Scientific Debate about ElephantsPart 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.A person searches various websites for different reasons, such as school, work, or entertainment. For teenagers, many informative resources on the Internet can be used. As a matter of fact, there are educational, music and art websites that are truly helpful to teenagers, because they can help make one’s life easier.Educational websites are helpful to a teenager in doing school work and searching for a college. Some can help studying for tests, explaining a lesson, and doing homework. Some can help find the right schools based on one’s interests. And still others have pages devoted to the social life at each of the colleges or the specific activities that occur at a certain school.Some free music sites enable a teenager to diversify their musical tastes. On these sites, alltypes of music are available such as pop, rock, jazz, and country. One can type in a song, category or artist and his or her entire catalog appears. Then, the listener can make multiple playlists without creating an account (账户) with the site.There are various art websites that can help students to appreciate and create art pieces. On these sites, a student can view numerous photos and art pieces from different mediums or create an account with the website to upload their art pieces for people to see. In addition, one can enjoy various art projects that people have created on display for the rest of the world.Truly informative resources are offered on the Internet. The best suggestion one can receive is to try to look for new websites that can help in the educational, music, or art area, so one can become well-rounded and informed.Truly Helpful Websites for TeenagersMany 71 are available on variouswebsitesI. Educational sites: helping one72 and search for a college●Study for tests, explain a lesson,and do homework●Find the right school that one 73Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage; answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.My First Long RunTwo weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in anger, I realized that I wasn’t going to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty,I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.Our driveway has a slope (斜坡) that is easier just to jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of gravity. Instead of stopping at the end of the slope, I decided to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I had tried a few months ago and failed miserably. Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further.After about one kilometer, however, I noticed that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier I had to relax my body, and tried to take deep breaths of fresh air.I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop. I wanted to keep goingharder, better, faster, stronger. To my great surprise, I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had tears in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do.It was the first long run of my life. Since then, I have improved my stride (步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing. I love the runner’s high. I n ormally jog because I want to look good. I want to run because it makes me feel good.81. Why did the author feel guilty?(No more than 9 words) (2 marks)________________________________________ ________________________________________ 82. What did the author fail to do miserably a few months ago?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)________________________________________ ________________________________________ 83. What excuses did the author keep giving herself to stop?(No more than 9 words) (3 marks)________________________________________ ________________________________________ 84. How is running different from jogging to the author?(No more than 14 words) (3 marks)________________________________________ ________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你参加所在年级的英文写作比赛，请按如下要求完成一篇短文：1. 简要描述下图内容，并点名主题；2. 联系实际，表达该图带给你的启示注意：1.词数不少于120个；2.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称2011湖南卷答案Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) Section A (22.5 marks)1-5 CBCAB 6-10 CBACA 11-15 ABBACSection B (7.5 marks)16. by a river 17. Size 18. pretty 19. Reasons 20. 2 weeksPart II Language KnowledgeSection A21-25 CBCDC 26-30 ABACD 31-35 ABADBSection B36-40 ADBCC 41-45 ADBBA 46-47 DCSection C48. an 冠词49. two 数词(语篇) 50. next或following 51. why52. One 53. but54. I (句中作主语、代词) 55. to (短语搭配)Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)56-60 BADBC 61-65 BAADC 66-70 DCAACPart IV WritingSection A71. informative resources 72. do school work 73. is interested in 74. specific school activities75. enabling one 76. without an account 77. Art sites 78. Upload art pieces 79. Enjoy art projects 80. well-rounded and informedSection B (10 marks)81. She had a quarrel with her husband.82. She failed to jog to the end of the street.83. No one would be disappointed or even know.84. Running makes her feel good while joggingmakes her look good. Section C (25 marks)。

2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语试题Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge(45marks）Section A (15marks)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.The ability _______an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed23.The players _______from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A. selectingB. to selectC. selectedD. having selected 【答案】C【解析】考察非谓语动词做定语的用法。

Select修饰players,为被动关系，只有C选项表被动。

24.I knew that _______would over discourage him ;he would never give up wanting to be a director.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing27.In 1492,Columbus _______on one of the Bahama Islands,but the mistook is for an island off India.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD. had landed【答案】B【解析】考察时态。

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 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. Who used the car this morning?A. The son.B. The aunt.C. The mother.2. Where are the keys found?A. In the purse.B. In the pocket.C. In the drawer.Conversation 23. 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 tax i.Conversation 35. When was the party held?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.6. Why didn’t the woman go to the party?A. She didn’t feel well.B. She didn’t have the time.C. She didn’t get an invitation.Conversation 47. What does the man want to buy?A. A camera.B. A mobile phone.C. A music 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 510. What is the woman?A. A dress designer.B. A basketball player.C. A headmaster.11. What do w e know about the man’s travel plan?A. He’s going by air.B. He’s leaving for Paris.C. He’s arriving this afternoon.12. Who is going to pick up the man?A. The woman’s son.B. The woman’s brother.C. The woman herself.Conversation 613. What’s the man doing now?A. Looking for a job.B. Studying in a university.C. Teaching at a high school.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 café.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.Essay Competition InstructionsTopic: My Ideal CityQuestions Examples or RequirementsLocation Near the sea, 16 , or on an island17 Depending on your own choiceFeatures Mountains to make it 18 or the fastest trains in the world19 No less than three pointsPrize: A free trip to Europe for a stay of 202011年高考湖南卷英语答案Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)1-5 CBCAB 6-10 CBACA 11-15 ABBACSection B (7.5 marks)16. by a river 17. Size 18. pretty 19. Reasons 20. 2 weeks2011年Section AConversation OneM: Mum, I can’t find my car keys. I put them here in the drawer last night.W: Oh, yes. I had to go and see Aunt Jane this morning. So I took the car. I think I put the keys in my purse.M: There are not in there, mum. Did you leave them in the car?W: Of course not, dear. Oh, here they are, in my pocket.Conversation TwoM: Oops! I’m late getting home, but I don’t have enough money for a taxi.W: Why don’t you just take the bus?M: At this time? The traffic is terrible. I need to be home in less than thirty minutes. My piano teacher will be there soon.W: Well, I suppose the train is the only thing left for you. It’s fast and not too expensive, either. M: Yes, you’re right. I better be off. Bye!Conversation ThreeM: Good evening, Mary. Why didn’t you go to the party this afternoon? It was so fun.W: It’s because I was ill.M: No, but you looked just fine this morning. Tell me why you didn’t go.W: Well, I just didn’t have the time. Ok?M: But you were sleeping the whole afternoon? Come on. Tell me exactly why you didn’t go there.W: Ok, you want to know why? I’m telling you why. I wasn’t invited. That’s why. Conversation FourM: Hi, I like to buy a mobile phone, please.W: What functions do you want, sir?M: Just basic functions, please.W: Ok, then I would recommend the PE310.M: Err… What if I also want to store some music?W: How about the RT230? It’s also a wonderful music player. If you want to listen to music and take photos, then the FG160 may be a good choice.M: How much is that?W: 300 dollars. But if you pay in cash, you can get a ten percent discount.M: You mean 270 dollars? But that’s still very expensive.W: Then how about the first one? It costs just 100 dollars. Ok, I’ll take the first one then. Conversation FiveW: Hello, Philip. How are you?M: Fine, thank you. Emily. I’m so glad that you phoned. How is your dress designing going in London?W: Pretty good. And how was your basketball game in Paris?M: It’s great. We won it and I was named the be st player of the game.W: Congratulations. You’re always the best.M: Thanks. Oh, did I tell you about my trip to London?W: Yes. When are you coming?M: I will be arriving at Heathrow Airport at around 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.W: Oh, dear. I can’t meet you at the airport then because I have an appointment with my son’s headmaster at that time. But never mind. I can ask my brother Bob to pick you up.M: That’s good. Thanks a lot.Conversation SixW: How is your studying going?M: It seems that university is much harder than high school.W: Yes, I agree. I’m very pleased that I finished my studies and started my job in a supermarket. Ok, now. What do you want to see tonight?M: I don’t know. I quite like comedy and drama, but adventure is always my favor ite.W: Well. There is a new adventure movie on at the Circle Cinema tonight. Will that do?M: Yeah. Why not?W: Well, would you mind if we first stopped off at the café on Long Street?M: No worries.Section BNow, class! I like to give you some instruct ions for joining in this year’s essay competition. So, have your pens ready. The topic for this year’s competition is “My Ideal City” and the following four questions must be answered.The first question is: Where would you build the city? Would you like it near the sea, by ariver, or on an island?The second question is: How large would you like the city to be? It can be large, medium, or small, depending on your own choice.The third question: What would make your city special? Will it have many mountains to make it pretty? or will it have the fastest trains in the world?Finally, you’ll need to explain why this city is your ideal city. You can give as many reasons as you like. But you’re required to make at least three major points. The prize for this year’s competition is a free trip to Europe for a two-week stay. So start writing and good luck.。

2011年一般高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语试题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:The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _______ the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. The ability _______ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed22. -----Joan, what _______ in your hand?-----Look! It’s a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold23. The players _______ from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in thissummer game.A. selectingB. to selectC. selectedD. having selected24. I knew that would over discourage him, he would never give up wanting to be adirectorA. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing25. Julia was good at German, French and Russian, all of _______ she spoke fluently.A. whoB. whomC. whichD. that26. One-third of the country _______ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens_______ black people.A. is; areB. is; isC. are; areD. are; is27. In 1492, Columbus _______ on one of the Bahama Islands, but the mistook is for an islandoffIndia.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD. had landed28. -----No one _______ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball.----Oh, you are really his big fan.A. canB. needC. mustD. might29. Do you wake up every morning _______ energetic and ready to start a new day?A. feelB. to feelC. feelingD. felt30. It is most instructive lecture that I _______ since I came to this school.A. attendedB. had attendedC. am attendingD. have attended31. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _______ the problem itself is.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why32. Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _______ a decision.A. they reachedB. did they reachC. they reachD. do they reach33. Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him _______ he had d onesomething very clever.A. as ifB. in caseC. whileD. though34. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _______ by science.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be made35. It’s not what we do once in a while _______ shapes our lives, but what we doconsistently.A. whichB. thatC. howD. whenSection B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years, mostly becausepeople simply aren’t 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 who38 her books out of her locker. Thinking 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 h ad stopped to 40 her.“OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.”My best 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 him?People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is needed, doesn’t 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 someone’s day a little brighter. Together, we can really make society come 47 as a whole.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. running42. A. discussing 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. widelySection C (12marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each black with one word thatbest fits the context.Dose going to college really 48 English class in college on the short story. Our first assignment was to read 49 short stories and then discuss which one was better. After reading both, I wasn’t sure. Over the 50 several months, my professor taught me 51 one story was so much better than the other. 52 was rich in mclaphor（隐喻）and character development, while the other was humorous 53 too shallow. I couldn’t see this at firs t. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated and 54could 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 one’s life.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30marks)Directions: Read the following 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 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 and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly chaiming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customer especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Easrern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, wathcing news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian nespapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled wit food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordably but practical as well.The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and o il and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extemely healthy dish is the Jooieh Kabob, which is made of grille chichen picccs served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consinting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is samall, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a plan that should not be overlooked.56.When first entering the restaurant ,one can find that itA. is splendidly decorated.B. has pleasant smells of kabobs.C. is crowded with dining table.D. looks like a common restaurant.57.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 newspaper.D. Discussing world topics in loe voices.58.The food of the restaurantA. is served in small amounts.B. is rather expensive.C. is rich in varity.D. is very heslthy59.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of ？A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that restaurant .A. occupiesB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment insideBMy father was chief engineer of a merchant ship ，which was sunk in world war the book night of the U-boats told the story。

2011年普通高等等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语Section (15marks)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 exampleThe wild flowers looked like a son blanket ______ the desertA coveringB coveredC coverD to coverThe answer is A21. The ability _____an idea as important as the idea itselfA expressingB expressedC to expressD to cover22. The ability ______an idea is as important as the idea itself.A expressingB expressedC to expressD to cover23. The players ______from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A selectingB to selectC selectedD having selected24. I know that _____ would over discourage him he would never give up to be a directorA somethingB anythingC everythingD nothing25. Julia was good at German French and Russian all of ____ she spoke fluentlyA whoB whomC whichD that26. One third the country ______ covered with trees and the of rest _____ citizensA is; areB is; isC are; areD are; is27. In 1942 Columbus_______ on the of the Bahamas islands bur he mistook it forA landsB landedC has landedD had landed28. No one ________ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball.A canB needC mustD might29. Do you make up every morning __________ energetic and ready day?A feelB to feelC feelingD fell30. It is the most instructive lecture that ________since I carne to thisA attendedB had attendedC am attendingD have attended31 Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious ______the problem itself isA whatB thatC whichD why32 Only after they and discussed the matter for _______a decisionA they reachedB did they reachC they reachD do they reach33 J ack wasn’t saying anything but the teacher smiled at him ____ he had done everything very clever.A as ifB in caseC whileD thought34 In the near future, more advances the robot technology ______ by scientistsA are makingB in madeC will makeD will be make35 It’s not what we do once in a while ______ shapes our lives but what we do consistentlyA whichB thatC howD whenSection B (18marks)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 the years, mostly because people simply aren’t 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 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 best 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 him?People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 itis needed, doesn’t 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 someone’s day a little brighter, Together, we can really make come 47 as a whole.36. A. change B. explain C. learn D. how37. 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. running42. 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. advise47. A. tater B. straighter C. closer D. slowerSection 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 frist assignment was to read __49__ short stones and then discuss which one was better. After reading both，I wasn’t sure. Over the __50__ several months, my professor taught me __51__ one story was so much better than the other wan humorous __52__ was rich in metaphor（隐喻）and character development, while the other was humorous __53__ too shallow. I couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my brain got reeducated an __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 one’s life.Pare III Reading Comprehension (30marks)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.AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look 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 and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customer especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the 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 popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with cither rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.56. When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it________________.A. is splendidly decoratedB. has pleasant smells of kabobsC. is crowded with dining tablesD. looks like a common restaurant57. 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 amountsB. is rather expensiveC. is rich in varietyD. is very healthy59. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ______________.A. occupies a large spaceB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment 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 father’s ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him sale.Then I remember my mother lying face down, sobbing. She had heard from a friend that theship 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 new. My grandmother opened it. It read, “Safe. Love Ted.”My most vivid memory Is being woken and brought down to sit o my father’s knee, his arm in a bandage.He was judged unfit to return to ea 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 the 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.TorpedoOne torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the 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 jump—still with the photograph in his pocket.Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph.In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in head, I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a vast ocean rind a wait for rescue? Lest（以免）we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war.61. We can infer that the mother and children went to Swansea______.A. to meet a friendB. to see the father offC. to take a family photoD. to enjoy the sailing of the ship62. What did 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 father’s______.A. weak heartB. taking a shore jobC. failure to return to seaD. Injury caused by a torpedo64. What can we know about the author’s father after his ship was attacked?A. He lost his armB. He repaired the engines.C. He managed to take a lifeboat.D. He was the last to leave the ship.65. What is the massage mainly about?A.A group of forgotten heroesB. A book describing a terrifying battle.C. A ship engineer’s wartime experience.D. A merchant’s 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)speciesThe discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants- the 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 mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants have been distinct species for several million years the divergence of the two species took place around the time of the of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths this result amazed all the scientistsThere has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest were two populations of the same species despite the elephants’ significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5metres the savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants at two different units for conservation purposes since 1950 all African elephants are two very distinctive animals the forest elephant should become a bigger priority (优先)for conservation purpose.”66. One of the fossils studied by the researchers if that of ____________A the Asian elephantB the forest elephantC the savanna elephantD the mastodon elephant67. The underlined word “divergence” in paragraph 4means “____________ ”A evolutionB exhibitionC separationD examination68. The researchers’ conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s ____________A DNAB heightC weightD populationPart Ⅳ Writ ing(45marks)Section A (10marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THRER WORDS for each answer.A person searches various websites for different reasons, such as school, work, or entertainment. For teenagers, many informative resources on the Internet can be used. As a matter of fact, there are educational, music and art websites that are truly helpful to teenagers, because they can help make one’s life easier.Educational websites are helpful to a teenager in doing school work and searching for a college. Some can help studying for tests, explaining a lesson, and doing homework. Some can help find the right schools based on one’s interests. And still others have pages devoted to the social life at each of the colleges or the specific activities that occur at a certain school.Some free music sites enable a teenager to diversify their musical tastes. On these sites, all types of music are available such as pop, cock, jazz, and country. One can type in a song, category or artist and his or her entire catalog appears. Then, the listener can make multiple playlists without creating an account(账户)with the site.There are various art websites that can help students to appreciate and create art pieces. On these sites, a student can view numerous photos and art pieces from different mediums or create an account with the website to upload than art pieces for people to see. In addition, one can enjoy various art projects that people have created on display for the rest of the world.Truly informative resources are offered on the Internet, The best suggestion one car receive is to try to look for new websites that can help in the educational, music, or art area so one can become well-rounded and informedTruly Helpful Websites for TeenagersMany 71 are available on various websitescational sites: helping one 72 and search for a college●Study for tests, explain a lesson, and do homework●Find the right school that one 73●Learn information about college school life and 74Ⅱ. Free music sites: 75 to diversify musical tastes●Listen to all types of music●Type in a song, category, or artist to get an entire catalog●Make multiple playlists 76Ⅲ. 77 : helping one appreciate and create works●View photos and works from mediums●78 for others to see●79 on displayHelpful websites can make teenagers 80Section B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.My First Long KunTwo weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in anger, I realized that wasn’t going to feel any better just sitting there. F eeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.Our driveway has a slope(斜坡) that is easier just to jig down if you are lazy, taking advantage of gravity. Instead of stopping at the end of the slope, I decided t see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I had tried a few months ago and failed miserably. Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further.After about one kilometer, however, I noticed that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier I had to relax my body, and tried to take deep breaths of air.I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop. I wanted to stop going harder, better, faster, stronger. To my great surprise, I can 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had tears in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do.It was the tong run of my life. Since I have improved my stride (步幅) and time. After every run, I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing. I love the runner’s high, I normally jog because I want look good. I want to run because it makes me feel good.81. Why did the author feet guilty?(No more than 9 words)82. What did the author fait to do miserably few months ago?(no more than 11 words)83. What excuses did the author keep giving herself to stop?(no more than 9 words )84. How is running different from jogging t the author?(no more than 14 words)Section C (25 marks)Directions: write on English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你参加所在年级的英文写作比赛，请按如下要求完成一篇短文：1.简要描述下图内容，并点名主题；2.联系实际，表达该图带给你的启示注意：1.词数不少于120个；3.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称2011年普通高等学校抬生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语解析Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension1—5 CBCAB 6—10 CBACA 11—15 ABBAC16. by a river 17. Size 18. Pretty 19. Reasons 20. 2 weeksPart Ⅱ Language KnowledgeSection A21. 解析：句意：表达观点的能力和观点本身同等重要。

2011年湖南英语高考试卷2011高考英语(湖南卷)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 bythree choices marked A, B, and C. Listen carefully and choose the best answer foreach question.Conversation 11. Who use the car this morning?A. The son.B. The aunt.C. The mother.2. Where are the keys found?A. In the purse.B. In the pocket. D. In the drawer.Conversation 23. Which of the following is true about the man?A. He borrowed some money.B. He is caught in the trafficC. He will meet histeacher.4. How is the man going home?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By taxi.Conversation 35. When was the party held?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.6. Why didn’t the woman go to the party?A. She didn’t feel well.B. She didn’t have the time.C. She didn’t get an invitation.Conversation 47. What does the man want to buy?A. A camera.B. A mobile phone.C. A music player.8. Which of the following does the man choose?A. The PE310.B. The RT230.C. The FG160.9. How much does the man pay?A. $300.B. $270.C. $100.Conversation 510. What is the woman?A. A dress designer.B. A basketball player.C. A headmaster.11. What do we know about the man’s travel plan?A. He’s going by air.B. He’s leaving for Paris.C. He’s arriving this afternoon.12. Who is going to pick up the man?A. The woman’s son.B. The woman’s brother.C. The woman herself.Conversation 613. What is the man doing now?A. Looking for a job.B. Studying in a university.C. Teaching at a high school.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 café.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.Part ?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:The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _______ the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. The ability _______ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed22. —Joan, what _______ in your hand?—Look! It’s a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold23. The players _______ from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A. selectingB. to selectC. selectedD. having selected24. I knew that would over discourage him; he would never give up wanting to be a director.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing25. Julia was good at German, French and Russian, all of _______ she spoke fluently.A. whoB. whomC. whichD. that26. One-third of the country _______ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _______ black people.A. is; areB. is; isC. are; areD. are; is27. In 1492, Columbus _______ on one of the Bahama Islands, but the mistook is for an island off India.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD. had landed28. —-No one _______ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball. —Oh,you are really his big fan.A. canB. needC. mustD. might29. Do you wake up every morning _______ energetic and ready tostart a new day?A. feelB. to feelC. feelingD. felt30. It is most instructive lecture that I _______ since I came to this school.A. attendedB. had attendedC. am attendingD. have attended31. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _______ the problem itself is.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why32. Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours_______ a decision.A. they reachedB. did they reachC. they reachD. do they reach33. Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him_______ he had done something very clever.A. as ifB. in caseC. whileD. though34. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology_______ by science.A. are makingB. are madeC. will makeD. will be made35. It’s not what we do once in a while _______ shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.A. whichB. thatC. howD. whenSection B (18 marks)Directions:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years,mostly because p eople simply aren’t taking the time to say a simple “ hello. ” Afterconsidering this phenomenon, I decided I was going to was doing things.girl who would help her pick them up, I continued my way. However, when I had to packing them up by herself. No one had stopped to her.“OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.”My best opportunity came a few days later when I saw a man waitingfor the library to open, so I sat down next to him and began a . It was difficult to get started, and even when I had to say goodbye, almost ) of doubt in it. And who could blame him? every 语气People aren’t used to making an matter how it is needed, doesn’tjust happen. Ittakes people like us to make it possible. I try to make someone’sday a little brighter.Together, we can really make society come 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. running42. A. discussing 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. warm C. order D. advise47. A. later B. straighter C. closer D. slowerSection C (12marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each black with one word that best fits the context.bette r. After reading both, I wasn’t sure. Over the rich in metaphor(隐喻)andcharacter development, while the other wastoo shallow. I couldn’t see this at first. Yet, in a few months, my writing and could appreciate literature at a whole new level.one’s lif e.Part ?Reading Comprehension (30marks)Directions: Read the following 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 like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob (烤肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable ofcalling 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 and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customer especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the cornertalking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinkinga black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian newspapersall the while trying to finish off their plates piled wit food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people andare under $10, so not only is it affordably 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 popular for is its kabobs,which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, whichis made of grille chicken pieces served with either rice or bread.Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a plan that should not be overlooked.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 table.D. looks like a common restaurant.57. 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 newspaper.D. Discussing world topics in low voices.58. The food of the restaurant _____.A. is served in small amounts.B. is rather expensive.C. is rich in variety.D. is very healthy59.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of _______,A. RiceB. ChickenC. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that restaurant _____.A. occupiesB. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special foodD. has a quiet environment inside。

2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试湖南卷英语(听力见后面)Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15marks)Diretions For each of the following ynfinsihed sentences there are four choices marked A B CAnd D C choose the one that best completes the sentenceExamaleThe wild fowers looked like a son blanket ______ the desertA ervcringB covered Cover D to coverThe answer is A21．The ability _____an idea as important as the idea itselfA. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to cover22．— Joan, what ______ in your hand?—Look! It’s a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold [来源:学+科+网] 23．The players ______from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game .A .selecting B. to selece C. selectrd D. having selectcd24．I know that _____ would over discourage hin he would necer give up to be a directorA. somethingB. anythingC. overythin gD.nothing25．Julic was good at german French and Russian, all of ____ she spoke flurntlyA. whoB. whomC. whichD. that26．One-third the contry ______ covered with trees and the of zhe citizensA. is areB. is isC. are areD. are is27．In 1942, Columbus_______ on the of the Bahama Ialands but he mistook it for an island off India.A. landsB. landedC. has landedD.had landed28．—No one________ be compored with yao ming in playing baskctball— Oh, you are really his big fan.A. canB. needC. mustD.might29．Do you make up every morning __________ energetic and ready to start a new day?A. feelB. to feelC. fellingD. felt30．It is the most instructive lecture that I ________since I came to this school.A. attendedB. had attendedC. am attendingD.have attended31．Before a problem can be solved, it be obvious ______the promlen itself isA.whatB. thatC. whichD. why32．Only after they hnd discussed the matter for several hours_______a decisionA. they reachedB. did they reachC. they reachD. do they reach33．Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the tea cher smiled at hin ____ he had done something very eleverA. as ifB. in caseC. whileD. thought [来源:学§科§网Z§X§X§K]34．In the near future more advances in the robot tecnology ______ by scentistsA. are makingB. in madeC. will makeD. will be make35 It’s not what we do once in a while ______ shapes our lives but what we do consistentlyA .which B. that C. how D. whenSection B(18marks)Directlons:For each blank in the following passage there are four wordes or phrases marked A,B,Cand D.fill in each blank,with the word or phrase that best fits the context.People in communities have slowly been pushcd apart through the years,mostly because people simply aren’t 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 commity library.I passed by a girl who 38 her books out of her locker .Thinking like most that someone else would help her pick them up, I continued my way I loweverm when I had to 39 because I stupidly forgot my book,I noticed she had just finished packing them up by hersclf he one had stopped to 40 her.“OK” I thought to myself,”this is where I should have changed.”My best opportunity came a few days later whcn 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 fricnd had a tone (语气)of doubt in it ,And who could blame him?People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a changc, no matter how 45 it is。

2011年高考英语湖南卷（2011，湖南卷，例）The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket______the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to cover译文：这种野花看起来像一个柔软的橘黄色毯子一样覆盖在沙漠上。

解题思路和模式：由题干和选项可知，此题考查动词cover不同形式用法的知识。

分析句子成分，主语是The wild flowers，系动词是looked，表语是like orange blanket，the desert 作blanket的后置定语，要使用非谓语动词形式，选项C是谓语动词形式要首先排除。

非谓语动词表示正在发生的动作用V-ing式。

由此分析，正确选项只能是A。

选项B是过去分词，表示过去或被动发生的动作；选项D是不定式，表示将来发生的动作，均不符合题意。

（2011，湖南卷，21）The ability____ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed译文：表达观点的能力与观点本身同等重要解题思路和模式：由题干和选项可知，此题考查动词express不同形式用法的知识。

句子主语是The ability ，____ an idea 意思是“表达观点”，显然要作主语的定语，表示“表达观点的能力”，此为非谓语动词作定语。

ability后常用不定式作定语，指“做某事的能力”。

由此分析，正确选项只能是C。

（2011，湖南卷，22）-----Joan, what______in your hand?-----Look！It's a birthday gift for my grandma.A. had you heldB. are you holdingC. do you holdD. will you hold译文：-----琼, 你手里拿着什么？-----看！这是给我奶奶的生日礼物。