1、湖南省长沙市2013届高考英语模拟试题牛津译林版注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号写在答题卡和该试题卷的封面上，并认真核对条形码的姓名、准考证号和科目。2. 选择题和非选择题均须在答题卡上作答，在本试题卷和草稿纸上作答无效。考生在答题卡上按答题卡中注意事项的要求答题。3. 本试题卷共13页。如缺页，考生须及时报告监考老师，否则后果自负。4. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题一并交回。 做听力部分时，请先在试题卷上作答。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟时间将第1至15小题的答案转涂到答题卡上，将第16至20小题的答案转写到答题卡上。本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读理
2、解和书面表达。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section youll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then ans
3、wer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What does the woman do in the group?A. Play the violin.B. Play the piano.C. Sing for the group.2. How often will the group meet? A. Once a week.B. Twice a
4、week.C. Every other week.Conversation 23. Where does the man want to live?A. In a big city. B. In the country. C. In the mountain. 4. Why couldnt the woman sleep well at night?A. She was not used to the silence.B. She was too tired to go to sleep.C. She was afraid of the noise made by the birds.Conv
5、ersation 35. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They live close to each other.B. They have friends in common.C. They are in the same gardening club.6. Why is the woman upset?A. Her kids did something to the mans lawn.B. The man is accusing her of something that she didnt do.C. Her fami
6、ly is out of town.Conversation 47. What happened to Dennis?A. He was diagnosed with cancer last week.B. He lost a lot of money in business.C. He died from a disease.8. Who is Christine?A. Denniss colleague.B. Denniss mother.C. Denniss girlfriend.9. How old was Dennis on his last birthday?A. Twenty-f
7、our. B. Thirty-four. C. Forty-four.Conversation 510. Which figure of speech is NOT mentioned by the woman?A. I heard it straight from the horses mouth.B. Im so hungry I could eat a horse.C. Money doesnt grow on trees.11. How does the woman know about figures of speech?A. She learned them by herself.
8、B. She learned them from her teacher.C. She learned them from some advanced English speakers.12. What is probably true about the woman?A. She has already eaten dinner.B. She has great interest in learning English.C. She is in the same English class as the man.Conversation 613. What did the man do be
9、fore taking questions?A. He gave a presentation.B. He introduced the company.C. He made arrangements for a meeting.14. What was the womans first question about?A. The sales situation in Japan.B. The companys future direction in the Asian market.C. The cultural impact of foreign companies on local ec
10、onomies.15. What will probably take place next?A. They will take a break.B. The man will talk to the woman individually.C. The general manager will help to answer a question.SECTION BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks wit
11、h the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.A Story About ShoesThe mans morning Left home 16 without breakfastSurprise on the busFound he was wearing his 17 instead of shoesHis worryCouldnt think of a(n) 18 to tell his boss
12、Final decisionSpent 19 on a new pair of shoesThe endThe front door of the office was locked as it was a(n) 20 that day.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Section A 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
13、sentences. 21. _, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A. Strange as might it soundB. As it might sound strange C. As strange it might soundD. Strange as it might sound22. -How do you think I can make up with Tom? -Put aside_ you disagree and try to find_ you have in common.A. what
14、, whatB. where, whatC. what, whetherD. where, whether23. _ the calculation is right, scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately. A. Even ifB. As far asC. If only D. So long as24. I _ him in time, otherwise he would have fallen off the bike.A. had s
15、upportedB. supportedC. have supportedD. supportSeptember 8th，1931 is a special day，_, I think，that will be remembered by the Chinese forever. A. oneB. itC. whichD. that 26. - Can you introduce me a high quality machine?- My pleasure. _ well even on wet roads, this kind of car is very popular. A. Han
16、dledB. To handleC. HandlingD. Being handled27. Only when he returned _ that the war had ended and the army had come back. 2育网A. we tellB. we toldC. did we tellD. were we told28. They suggested that the professor _ just now _ chairman of the meeting.A. referring to; was madeB. referring to; be madeC.
17、 referred to; be madeD. referred to; was made29. The subway was crowded with passengers going home from market, most of _ carrying heavy bags and baskets full of fruit and vegetables they had bought there.A. whomB. themC. whoD. which30. Our society insists on regular habits, timekeeping and punctual
18、ity, and whether we like it or not, _ we mean to make our way in society, we have to comply ( to act in accordance with a demand, rule, etc.) its demands.A. whetherB. afterC. ifD. until31-Where did you come across our Chinese teacher ?- It was in the supermarket _I purchased mooncakesAthatBwhichCwhe
19、reDwhen32. A series of stimulus policies and supportive measures taken by the government _ to promote change in the economic environment in this area.A. are expectingB. are expectedC. is expectingD. is expected33. With all the books he was interested in _, he left the library and went back to his do
20、rm.A. borrowedB. borrowingC. to borrowD. borrow34.-The research on the new flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?-_ my students have a try?A. MayB. Must C. Will D. Shall35. Between the two periods of classes is a break, _ we can have a short rest.AthenBwhere
21、CwhenDwhichSection B (18 points)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 words or phrases that best fits the context.Everyone wants to win a first-place blue ribbon, to be the best in something. Even kids in Kin
22、dergarten want that blue ribbon. In sports, I was never a blue-ribbon person. In a race, I was always 36 . In baseball I was likely to be 37 on the head or drop the ball. During the spring of my kindergarten year, our class had a field trip to a park in a town about twenty miles away. Making that dr
23、ive now is no big 38 but when youre six and youve lived in a town of 300 people all your life, going to a big town of a couple of thousand people is really something.I dont remember too much about it. But there was one that I will never forget the _39_ race. The parents tied our feet together. One l
24、ittle boy got me for a 40 . He was the second most 41 boy in our class so he usually won at everything and I knew that with me tied to him he didnt have a chance. And Im sure he knew he was in trouble. The gun sounded and we were off. Some couples were falling and stumbling all around us, 42 we stay
25、ed on our feet and made it to the other side. 43 , when we turned around and headed back for home, we were in the lead! Only one couple had a chance to win, and they were a good several yards behind us. A few feet from the finish line, disaster struck: I tripped and fell. We were 44 enough that my p
26、artner could have easily dragged me across the finish line and won. But he didnt. Instead he stopped, 45 down and helped me up just at the other couple crossed the finish line. As a result, we received a small red ribbon for coming in second.I still remember that moment when the young boy decided th
27、at helping a friend get on her feet was more important than winning a blue ribbon. And 13 years later, I still have that little ribbon because its a 46 that a friend like this boy is one who really 47 . 36. A. last B. first C. quick D. successful37. A. touched B. felt C. hit D. beaten38. A. question
28、 B. event C. one D. deal39. A. one-legged B. two-legged C. three-legged D. four-legged40. A. partner B. helper C. supporter D. competitor41. A. tallest B. youngest C. athletic D. handsome42. A. but B. therefore C. however D. and43. A. Obviously B. Unbelievably C. Secretly D. Undoubtedly44. A. strong
29、 B. brave C. clever D. close45. A. lay B. slowed C. moved D. reached46. A. warning B. reminder C. gift D. notice47. A. depends B. counts C. supports D. worthySection C (12 marks)Direction: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.My first rolle
30、r coaster experience was not pleasant. It was in the summer of 2009, in Six Flags, Massachusetts, the US. I went 48 with a group of friends. We were all very excited about roller coaster 49 waited anxiously for the ride to begin. As the roller coaster got up higher and higher, however, my heart star
31、ted to beat 50 hard that I even could see my shirt move up and down. I could feel the wind getting stronger and brushing through my hair. Then the big drop came. I closed my eyes and told 51 that it would be over in two seconds, but it felt like forever. I was pushed up from my seat as if I 52 to be
32、 thrown out of the car. 53 the time I finished the ride, I could barely stand up or speak. So when my friends asked me 54 I thought of the ride, I just answered with silence. No matter how hard I tried, I could not make 55 sound.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION Directions：Read the following three pa
33、ssages. 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.AAggressive pedestrians are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cau
34、se traffic accidents, injury and death.These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city over the world. About 69% of last years pedestrian deaths in the US occurred in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DONT WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk s
35、lowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for selfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right t
36、o go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the primacy(首位) of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in
37、 a roaring tide of steel and rubber.Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worked out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes. The good news is that the acc
38、ident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same-disregard for traffic signals, inattention and cros
39、sing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of those, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as
40、 well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross-walks and calling a cab when theyve had too much to drink.56. The passage is mainly about _.A. how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidentsB. why so many Americans were killed on roads last ye
41、arC. what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were D. who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians57. What is the pedestrians selfish reason for traffic jams?A. They know all drivers are skilled and with great care.B. They believe individuals are al
42、ways first.C. They think traffic rules have nothing to do with them.D. They guess all vehicles will slow down at crossroads.58. What was NOT the basic cause of pedestrian deaths in the US a decade ago?A. Disregard for traffic signalsB. Paying no attention to surroundings.C. Crossing roads drunk.D. O
43、verspeeding driving.59. As one of all the road users, what should we students do on busy roads?A. Obey traffic signals at crossroads.B. Run as fast as possible at crossroads.C. Talk on your cell phone if necessary.D. Always watch out for big trucks.60. What word can best describe the authors attitud
44、e to the traffic accidents caused by pedestrians?A. Excited.B. Cold.C. ConcernedD. Inconnected.BChristmas, Easter and Birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! Whats bett
45、er than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success
46、. From a selection of Advent calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and
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49、one of Granny Looks selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time.A Granny Look favorite!BIRTHDAYSLOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Looks selection of PRESENTS, PARTYPLANNING, PARTY TOY
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51、S, SHOWS, THEATRES at Christmas time!UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME with your Childrens Children this FESTIVE SEASON!61. From the text, we know that “Granny LOOK” is _. A. a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success B. a magazine that helps the fam
52、ily to prepare for special occasions C. a company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet D. a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions 62. The purpose of the text is _.A. to make children have a memorable holiday B. to show you how to shop on the Internet C. to give you some
53、 information about Granny LookD. to introduce some goods 63. If you want to send some invitations to your daughters classmates, where will you search for the information? A. At Birthdays. B. At Advent Calendars.C. At Christmas-stocking fillers. D. At Christmas.64. You will fail to find any informati
54、on at Christmas when you need _.A. Christmas cards B. fun Advent calendars C. Christmas gifts D. tickets for theatres 65. If your son wants a traditional Advent calendar, you should search _. A. Birthdays B. Advent Calendars C. Christmas-stocking fillers D. Christmas CThere is a saying in French“Si
55、vieillesse pouvait, si jeunesse savait”which means roughly “if age had the ability, if youth had the knowledge.” I was reminded of this saying the other day when I saw an interview with a distinguished Asian neurosurgeon(神经外科医生), now retired, about the impact of computer technology on modern surgery
56、. He was referring to the difficulty people of his age had in using the new techniques, but also to the fact that younger surgeons, who are more comfortable with the technology, lack some of the wisdom of experience. It struck me that this problem is not just confined(局限于) to specialized fields such
57、 as medicine, but is widespread in modern life. There are many areas where the rapid growth of technology has widened the generation gap.Young people are at ease with modern technology and propose all sorts of ways for using and developing it. But they often lack the experience needed to see further
58、 into the future to the possible dangers that a particular development may cause. Older people see all sorts of difficulties and dangers, but are sometimes ignored, or even accused of being against progress, if they point out potential problems. Equally, they may see potential uses, but not have the
59、 technical skills to put them into practice themselves or the trust in the younger generation to do so. Enthusiasm and inexperience come into conflict with caution and arrogance, usually with unsatisfactory results for both sides. What is needed is the development of a partnership, based on mutual r
60、espect, which can deliver real progress by combining enthusiasm and caution in a constructive way, rather than in conflict with each other. The old need to give the younger generation the time, the resources and, above all, the authority to develop new ideas and use their skills. In exchange, the yo
61、ung need to turn more actively to the older generation to seek their advice and exploit their greater experience of the world in foreseeing and overcoming potential problems.66. The passage is mainly about _.A. the impact of computer technology on modern surgeryB. an interview with a distinguished A
62、sian neurosurgeonC. new generation gap between the old and the youngD. a conflict between knowledge and experience67. The French saying in the first paragraph is used to _.A. introduce the topic B. show the difference between French and EnglishC. make readers confusedD. prove the writers wisdom68. W
63、hat did the retired neurosurgeon probably mention in his interview?A. Old peoples enthusiasm in obtaining new technology.B. Old peoples difficulty in using computers.C. Young surgeons bad manners in working.D. Young surgeons difficulty in getting experience.69. In the writers view, what advantage do
64、 the older generation have?A. They are happy with modern technology.B. They are easy to learn new techniques.C. They can foresee the future of the young generation.D. They are rich in work experience.70. What conclusion can be drawn from the last paragraph?A. The young and the old should respect and
65、 learn from each other.B. The young should teach the old modern technology.C. The old should maintain their authority in every field.D. The young and the old should work independently.PART FOUR WRITING (45 marks)SECTION A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks
66、by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Having long been underrated(低估) and ignored, the penny is one of Americas most enduring failures. But a recent proposal to ban the penny by some US congress members seeks to put the coin to sleep permanently.Represe
67、ntative Jim Kolbe from Arizona is the man who proposed the bill to stamp out penny. He says the coin has outlived its usefulness. With metal prices soaring, Kolbe says it costs 1.23 cents to produce a penny. Producing the coins will amount to a $20 million waste each year. It is not simply about the
68、 cost of production. Centuries of inflation have made the pennyfirst put into circulation in 1787close to worthless. Many Americans dont even view pennies as currency any more. They take them only reluctantly in change and then put them in jars or desk drawers at home. An estimated $10.5 billion in
69、pennies, or $93.75 per household, sits idle in piggy banks and behind sofas. Anti-penny advocates argue that 1-cent coins cost US companies more than $300 million a year in lost productivity. This comes mostly from the time and effort spent counting and putting pennies into paper rolls for bank depo
70、sits. Jim Kolbe suggests that all cash transactions be rounded to the nearest nickel. For example, items that cost 11 or 12 cents would be rounded down to 10, 13- and 14-cent items would be rounded up to 15. People paying by credit or bank card, however, would likely continue to pay exact amounts. B
71、ut plenty of Americans oppose the ban. Some say eliminating the penny would cause significant hardship to a wide range of people. US economist Raymond Lombra says that moving to the 5-cent nickel would cost consumers $ 3 billion over five years. The poor suffer more since they tend to buy with cash
72、instead of credit cards. Penny supporters point out that the penny is the only coin carrying the image of Americas much respected president Abraham Lincoln. Some major charities are also alarmed by talk of a penny ban. They often base fund-raising campaigns on donations of pennies and other coins. O
73、ne such campaign is called “Pennies for Patients”. They have raised more than $68 million through coin collections since 1994. A recent US Today poll found that 55 percent of adults want to keep the penny. They may not value pennies as currency like before, but they remain attached to them as an old
74、, familiar friend. “The penny has been a necessary part of the American experience-whose childhood would be complete without penny candy and other small purchases?” read a post supporting the penny on a forum. It shapes US superstitions. “Find a penny, pick it up, and all day you will have good luck
75、.” “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And little girls are sometimes called “as pretty as a penny”.Title: Ban 71 Or Not? 72 : They have long been underrated and ignored.Reasons for the ban: The coin has outlived its usefulness. 73 to produce coins are rising fast. Centuries of inflation have made th
76、e penny close to worthless. Large amount of 74 is wasted counting and putting pennies into paper rolls for bank deposits. 75 : All cash transactions are rounded to 76 . People paying by credit or bank card would continue to pay exact amounts.Reasons against the ban: Eliminating the penny would cause
77、 significant hardship to a wide range of people. Rounding to the 5-cent nickel would cost consumers $3 billion over five years. The penny is the only coin carrying the image of Americas much respected president_77 . 78 base fund-raising campaigns on donations of pennies and other coins. 55 percent o
78、f adults regard it as a necessary part of 79 . The penny shapes 80 .SECTION B (10 points)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Pollution is a growing problem
79、 that is facing the international community, but even the actions that we take can make a difference. Littering is creating environmental problems all over the world and is often created by careless individuals. If we guard our actions against careless littering we can ensure a better world for ever
80、yone.Littering is a severe problem in many countries around the world. For example, the African city of Kampala, the capitol of Uganda, is suffering from the consequences of littering. For many years the citys poor didnt have a proper way to dispose of trash, so garbage filled the streets. Over the
81、years much of the plastic garbage would slowly be pushed into the ground. This plastic litter doesnt allow rain water to seep into the ground and has caused flooding. In many of Kampalas poor neighborhoods whenever it rains peoples homes become flooded with water. This water is often dirty and has a
82、llowed diseases to spread. This flooding has become so bad that the Ugandan government has banned plastic bags in the entire country to stop the littering.Trash often finds its way into the water. Today the worlds oceans are believed to have millions of tons of trash floating around in them. This cr
83、eates a problem for wildlife because they may accidentally eat the trash and die from it. Scientists have found on very remote islands baby birds that have died because their stomachs were full of trash. Fish often get tangled in plastic and will also die. Our actions in our own countries affect the
84、 most remote parts of the planet.We can all be part of the solution to stop this pollution, just by preventing careless littering. If you need to throw something away, dont toss it over your shoulder find a trash can. If you see a friend littering tell them not to. By making this small change we can
85、 create a better world for all.81. What does the author say is the cause of littering? (No more than 4 words)_82. How does trash cause flooding? (No more than 10 words)_83. How can local actions affect the international environment? (No more than 12 words)_84. What does the author suggest to prevent
86、 littering? （No more than 7 words）_SECTION C (25 points)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.研究结果表明：互联网给人们的生活带来了方便的同时，也给大家带来了一些问题。在人际交往方面，网络既拉近了我们的距离，也疏离了我们的感情。请你简单论述网络给人们的人际沟通所带来的影响。字数：不少于120字。What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Inte
87、rnet in our interpersonal communication?英语听力原文Text 1W: David, you can play the guitar, cant you?M: I have played for about six years. But I havent practised it much since I went to college. Why do you ask?W: Im singing for a group that meets every Wednesday. We have several piano and violin players,
88、 but not one guitar player.M: Who is directing the group?W: Janet Pearson.M: Well, Im afraid I need a lot of practice before I can play before audience.W: Dont worry about that. Miss Pearson will teach you if necessary.M: Then I think I can have a try.W: Im sure youll be just fine. I expect to see y
89、ou next Wednesday.Text 2M: I think I was very lucky to get that job. Now we are able to live in a little village.W: Ah, but it wont be a little village forever. This is a developing area. There will be a lot more people here in about five years time.M: Yes, but there wont be any factories. Just two
90、or three office buildings and they will be far behind that woodland over there.W: How did you sleep last night, by the way?M: Very mice. Never slept better. It was so quiet!W: I didnt sleep too well. I couldnt get used to the silence. The only noise I heard last night was some birds at about two ocl
91、ock in the morning.M: Well, the silence was wonderful for me.Text 3W: Im telling you, I had nothing to do with whatever happened to your lawn.M: Really? Your dog always runs around wherever he likes, and so do your kids.W: Just because they do that in my yard doesnt mean you can accuse them of doing
92、 something to your property and get away with it! Besides, my husband took the kids and the dog to the mountains last night.M: So where were you this morning?W: For your information, I was at Mrs. Appletons house.M: The woman who lives at the end of our street?W: Thats right. We had coffee together.
93、 Go over there and ask her yourself if you dont believe me!M: Well, I guess I owe you an apology.Text 4W: I just cant believe how quickly your brothers illness took over.M: Neither can I. Just last month, we were on a picnic together and he was fine.W: How can someone die from a disease so quickly?M
94、: Cancer is a powerful disease. People can die from it almost without warning.W: Its hard to imagine our lives without him. I saw him almost every day.M: Im really worried about my family, especially my mother.W: Im just going to try to be there for your family as much as possible. Its going to be h
95、ardest for Christine. She and Dennis were childhood sweethearts.M: My brother and I shared all the same hopes and dreams. He cant be gone. He just cant be!W: We are just never ready when someone young dies. Dennis was only thirty-four.M: Just before he got sick, we were talking about going into busi
96、ness together.W: Life can be so unkind.M: This is the saddest day of my life.Text 5W: Im so hungry I could eat a horse!M: Um, that doesnt sound good.W: Ha ha, its a figure of speech. It means Im really hungry.M: Oh, I see. What exactly is a figure of speech?W: A figure of speech is a way to express
97、something using a creative idea or an image. For example, a horse is a really big animal, so if you say you could eat a horse, its like saying that you could eat a huge amount of food because youre so hungry.M: Can you give me another example?W: Sure. If you say, “Money doesnt grow on trees,” it mea
98、ns that you should spend your money wisely because it is limited. If it grew on trees, like fruit, you could just have more and you wouldnt need to save it.M: How do you know so much about figures of speech?W: My English teacher taught us a lot of them. He said that being able to use figures of spee
99、ch is a good way to measure if someone is an advanced English speaker.M: Well, it sounds like youre doing pretty well in his class!Text 6M: So thats the end of what I had prepared to share with you today. Now, Id like to open it up for questions. We have about twenty minutes for questions and discus
100、sion. Id be very interested to hear your comments. Yes?W: Yes, thank you for your excellent presentation. I have one question I would like to ask. You said our sales in Asia have been very low in general. Im wondering what the situation is like in Japan.M: Good question. As I mentioned, Asia is slow
101、 overall, and this includes the Japanese market. There is no major difference between Japan and other Asian countries. Does that answer your question?W: Yes, thank you. Another question. Would you care to comment on the cultural impact of multinational companies on local economies?M: Im afraid thats
102、 outside the focus of my talk. I can talk to you individually about that after this discussion.W: What about our future direction in the Asian market? Can you talk a little about what plans we have?M: I dont think Im the right person to answer that question. Perhaps our general manager, Mr. Thomas,
103、can answer that.Text 7One day, a man was on his way to work. That morning, he had gotten up a little later than usual, so he had left home in a hurry and hadnt eaten breakfast. As he was sitting on the bus, he thought about how hungry he was, and he looked down at his shoes. but he didnt see them on
104、 his feet. He was wearing his slippers instead! He looked at his watch and decided that he did not have enough time to go back home and get his shoes, so he thought about what to tell his boss. He thought and thought, but he couldnt think of a good excuse to tell his boss. Finally, he decided that t
105、he only solution was to buy a pair of shoes at the department store next to his office building. The man ended up spending 200 on a new pair of shoes. He complained to himself on his way to the office, but when he tried to open the front door, he found that it was locked. Then he remembered it was a
106、 holiday that day, and everyone had the day off.2013长沙市考试院模拟考试英语试题参考答案15 CABAA 610 BCCBA 1115 BBAAC16. in a hurry 17. slippers 18. good excuse 19. 200 20. holiday 21-25 DBABA 26-30 CDCBC 31-35 CDADC 36-40 ACDCA 41-45 CABDD 46-47 BB48. there 49. and 50. so 51. myself 52. were 53. By 54. what 55. a/an
107、y5660 ABDAC 6165 DCABB 6670 CABDA71. Pennies72. Problem with pennies/Problem/Fact/Situation73. Prices of metal74. time and effort75. Solution suggested/Advice/Tip/Suggestion76. the nearest nickel/the 5-cent nickel77. Abraham Lincoln78. Some major charities79. the American experience80. US superstiti
108、ons81. Careless actions. 82. Plastic litter prevents rain from seeping into the ground. 83. Some pollution can cross borders and harm more than one country. 84. More responsible actions by individuals. One possible versionWhat are the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet in our interpersonal com
109、munication?The Internet has made it possible for us to keep in touch with our friends conveniently. We can rapidly access information about others through their micro blog, QQ, facebook or email, even without calling them or talking face to face.However, the Internet threatens to change our interper
110、sonal communication and relationships. The idea that it is no longer necessary to communicate face to face has reduced the effectiveness and efficiency of communication. Misunderstandings among people and the absence of feelings are increasingly common.Therefore, we should take care not to depend too much on the Internet and ignore the importance of face-to-face communication. Only so can we make full use of the Internet while avoiding its negative effects.16
