1、2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语试题本试题卷四个部分，共12页，时量120分钟。满分150分Part 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 m
2、arked A, Band C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each questions.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 mo
3、ther2. Where are the keys found?A. In the purse B. In the pocket C. In the drawer.Conversation 23. Which of the flowing 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 taxiConversation
4、 35. When was the party held?A. In the morning B. In the afternoon C. In the evening6. Why didnt the woman go to the party?A. She didnt feel well.B. She didnt have the time.C. She didnt get an invitation.Conversation 47What dose the man want to buy?A. A camera. B. A mobile phone. C. A music player.8
5、Which of the following does the man choose?A. The PE310. B. The RT230. C. The FG160.9How much does the man pay? A. $300. B. $270. C. $100.Conversation 510What is the woman?A. A dress designer. B. A basketball player. C. A headmaster.11What do we know about the mans travel plan?A. Hes going by air. B
6、. Hes leaving for Paris. C. Hes arriving this afternoon.12Who is going to pick up the man?A. The womans son B. The womans brother C. The woman herselfConversation 613Whats the man doing now?A. Looking for a job B. Studying in university C. Teaching at a high school14What kind of movie dose the man l
7、ike best?A. Adventure. B. Comedy. C. Drama.15Where are the speakers going first?A. The supermarket. B. The cinema. C. The cafeSection 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
8、 in each blank with NO MORE TILAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE. Essay Competition Instructions Topic: My Ideal CityQuestionsExamples of RequirementsLocationNear the sea, 16 , or on an island 17 Depending on your own choiceFeaturesMountains to make it 18 , or the fastest trains i
9、n the world 19 No less than 3 pointsPrize: A free trip to Europe for a stay of 20 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
10、 flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _ the desert.A. covering B. covered C. cover D. to cover The answer is A.21. The ability _ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressing B. expressed C. to express D. to be expressed22. Joan, what _in your hand? Look! Its a birthday gift for my g
11、randma.A. had you held B. are you holding C. do you hold D. will you hold23. The players _ from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.A. selecting B. to select C. selected D. having selected24. I knew that _ would ever discourage him; he would never give up wanting to
12、be a director.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing25. Julia was good at German, French and Russian, all of _ she spoke fluently.A. who B. whom C. which D. that26. One-third of the country _ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _ black people.A is are B is is C are are D a
13、re is 27. In 1492, Columbus _ on one of the Bahama Islands, but he mistook it for an island off India.A. lands B. landed C. has landed D. had landed28. -No one _ be compared with Yao Ming in playing basketball.-Oh, you are really his big fan.A. can B. need C. must D. might29. Do you wake up every mo
14、rning _ energetic and ready to start a new day?A. feel B. to feel C. feeling D. felt30. It is the most instructive lecture that I _since I came to this school.A. attended B. had attended C. am attending D. have attended 31. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious _the problem itself is.A.
15、 what B. that C. which D. why 32. Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _ a decision.A. they reached B. did they reach C. they reach D. do they reach33. Jack wasnt saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him _ he had done something very clever.A. as if B. in case C. while D.
16、though34. In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _ by science.A. are making B. are made C. will make D. will be made35. Its not what we do once in a while _ shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.A. which B. that C. how D. whenSection B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank i
17、n the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,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 arent taking the time to say a simple “hello.” Afte
18、r 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
19、 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 t
20、o 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 arent used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how _45 i
21、t is needed, doesnt just happen. It takes people like us to make it possible. I 46 you to take a small step out of your comfort zone and try to make someones day a little brighter. Together, we can really make society come 47 as a whole.36.A. changeB. explainC. learnD. show37.A. troubleB. doubtC. wi
22、shD. opportunity38.A. tookB. droppedC. gotD. pulled39.A. come outB. stand byC. go backD. turn up40.A. pleaseB. greetC. helpD. praise41.A. sittingB. walkingC. ridingD. running42.A. discussingB. lessonC. reportD. conversation43.A. jokeB. responseC. cryD. story44.A. unchangeableB. unpreparedC. unforget
23、tableD. unfinished45.A. desperatelyB. frequentlyC. simplyD. widely46.A. allowB. warmC. orderD. advise47.A. laterB. straighterC. closerD. 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
24、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 wasnt sure. Over the 50 several months, my professor taught me 51 one story was so much better than the
25、other. 52 was rich in metaphor（隐喻）and character development, while the other was humorous 53 too shallow. I couldnt see this at first. Yet, in a 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
26、 to college helps build a strong mind, which leads 55 greater success in ones life.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 .Choos
27、e 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 res
28、taurant 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 experience
29、d 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
30、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 affordable but practical as well.The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very
31、 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 Jooieh Kabob, which is made of grille chicken pieces served with ei
32、ther 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.
33、 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 topic
34、s 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 healthy 59. What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A. RiceB. Chicken C. BreadD. Beef60. It can be inferred from the passage that restaurant _.A. occupies a l
35、arge space B. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special food D. has a quiet environment inside BMy father was chief engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in World War . The book Night of the U-boats told the story.MemoriesIn September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea
36、, where my fathers ship was getting ready to sail, we brought him a family photography 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 arrived of the te
37、legram（电报），which in those days always brought bad news. My grandmother opened it. It read, “Safe. Love Ted.”My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my fathers knee, his arm in a bandage.He was judged unfit to return to sea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the wa
38、r, 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-boat and was able to complete the story. Torpedo One torpedo struck the ship.
39、 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 t
40、he ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jumpstill 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 Toast In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand, I have won
41、dered 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 friend B. to see the father C. to t
42、ake a family D. to enjoy the sailing of the ship 62. 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 fathers _.A. weak heart B. t
43、aking a shore job C. failure to return D. injury caused by a torpedo 64. What can we know about the authors father after his ship was attacked?A. he lost his arm B. he repaired the engines C. he managed to take a lifeboat D. he was the last to leave the ship 65. What is the passage mainly about?A. a
44、 group of forgotten heroes B. a book describing a terrifying battle C. a ship engineers wartime experience D. a merchants memories of a sea rescue CA recent study of ancient and modern elephant has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct (不同的)spe
45、cies The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard University when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephantsthe Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences（序列
46、）from two fossils（化石）,mammoths and mastodons, the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found 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 Afr
47、ican 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 mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been debate in the s
48、cientific 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 populations of the same species, de
49、spite the elephants significant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different specie
50、s. 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 as two difficult units for conservation purpose. Since 1950, all African elephants hav
51、e been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants have been distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority（优先）for conservation purposes.”66. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of .A. the Asian elephant B. the forest elephantC
52、. the savanna elephant D. the mastodon elephant67. The underlined word “divergence” in Paragraph 4 means “ .”A. evolution B. exhibition C. separation D. examination68. The researchers conclusion was based on a study of the African elephants .A. DNA B. height C. weight D. population69. What are Alfre
53、d Rocas words mainly about?A. The conservation of African elephantB. The purpose of studying African elephantC. The way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. The reason for the distinction of African elephants70. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist Belie
54、fs about ElephantsB. Amazing Experiments about ElephantsC. An Unexpected Finding about ElephantsD. A Long Scientific Debate about ElephantsPart Writing （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 M
55、ORE 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 t
56、eenagers, because they can help make ones life easier.Education 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 homeward .Some can help find the right school based on ones interests. And still other
57、s 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, jazz and countryOne can type in a song，c
58、ategory 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 various art websites that can help students to appreciate and create art pieces. On these sites, a student can view numerous photos and art pie
59、ces 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 o
60、ne 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 l Study for t
61、ests, explain a lesson, and do homeworkl Find the right school that one 73 l learn information about college social life and 74 II Free music sites: 75 to diversify musical tastes l Listen to all types of musicl Type in a song, category, or artist to get an entire catalogl Make multiple playlists 76
62、 III. 77 : helping one appreciate and create worksl View photos and works from mediumsl 78 for others to seel 79 on displayHelpful websites can make teenagers 80.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.My Firs
63、t Long RunTwo weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in anger, I realized that I wasnt 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 y
64、ou 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 la
65、zy. 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
66、myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didnt 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 th
67、e 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 runners 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?(N
68、O 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) _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。注意：1.词数不少于120个；2. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。
