2013湖南高考英语试题答案【真题文字版】(4)

41. A. angry                 B. sorry                        C. frightened                D. ashamed
42. A. Certainly            B. Naturally                  C. Suddenly                  D. Possibly
43. A. play                   B. bide                         C. rest                          D. wave
44. A. sure                    B. proud                       C. eager                       D. curious
45. A. house                 B. tree                          C. door                        D. yard
46. A. also                    B. still                          C. even                        D. already
47. A. conclusion          B. promise                    C. concern                    D. decision

Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

       When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “  48   the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪)   49   24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem,   50    created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.
       The ball is made of   51   special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—  52   important—it holds its shape.
       The One World Futbol needs no pump   53   won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,  54    withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.
       Although it costs more to produce   55   a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries.  (154 words)

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 the information given in the passage.
A
       Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.
       AVOID BIG EVENTS  Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
       If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
       STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.
       Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.
       LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.