1、2014 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷 ） 英语 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 blanke
2、t _ the desert, A. covering B. covered C. cover D. to cover The answer is A. 21. Children, when _ by their parents, are allowed to enter the stadium. A. to be accompanied B. to accompany C. accompanying D. accompanied 解析： 该题 考查非谓语动词。由 when 可知所填词作 题干的时间状语，逻辑主语是题干的主语 children，所填词与逻辑主语是被动关系，故用过去分词，选 D。
3、 答案： D 22. If Mr. Dewey _ present, he would have offered any possible assistance to the people there. A. were B. had been C. should be D. was 解析： 该题 考查虚拟语气。根据主语的谓语动词形式可知题干表示与过去的事实相反，从句谓语动词用“had+过去分词 ”，故选 B。 答案 ： B 23. _ your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey
4、 your affection and emotions. A. Understanding B. To be understood C. Being understood D. Having understood 解析： 该题 考查非谓语动词。所填词做题干的主语，应用动名词形式，且是陈述一个客观事实， 用动名词的一般式，故选 A。 答案： A 24. As John Lennon once said， life is _ happens to you while you are busy making other plans. A. which B. that C. what D. wher
5、e 解析： 该题 考查名词性从句。所填词引导表语从句，引导词作 从句的主语，指物，用 what，故选 C。 答案： C 25. -Ive prepared all kinds of food for the picnic. -Do you mean we _ bring anything with us? A. cant B. mustnt C. shant D. neednt 解析： 该题 考查情态动词。题干意思是： 我已经准备好了野餐要带的各种食物。 你的意思是我们不必带食物了吗？由此可知所填词意思是 “不必 ”，故选 D。 答案： D 26. You will never gain su
6、ccess _ you are fully devoted to your work A. when B. because C. after D. unless 解析： 该题 考查状语从句。题干意为：除非你全身心地投入到你的工作中，否则你就不会获得成功。所填词引导条件状语从句，意思是 “除非，如果不 ”，故选 D。 答案： D 27. There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland, _ at the night sky. A. to stare B. staring C. st
7、ared D. having stared 解析： 该题 考查非谓语动词。所填词作 伴随状语，与 lying 的动作同时进行，且与逻辑主语是主动关系，用 v-ing 的一般式，故选 B。 答案： B 28. Since the time humankind started gardening, we _ to make our environment more beautiful. A. try B. have been trying C. are trying D. will try 解析： 该题 考查动词时态。根据 since引导的时间状语从句可知所填词表示 “从过去一直持续到现在的动作
8、”，强调其持续性，应用现在完成进行时，故选 B。 答案： B 29. Only when you can find peace in your heart _ good relationships with others. A. will you keep B. you will keep C. you kept D. did you keep 解析： 该题 考查特殊句式。 only 所修饰的状语位于句首时，主句用部分倒装句，即将主句谓语中的助动词、系动词或情态动词提到主句的主语前，根据从句可知主句用一般将来时，故选 A。 答案： A 30. _ what youre doing today
9、important, because youre trading a day of your life for it A. Make B. To make C. Making D. Made 解析： 该题 考查 句子时态 。根据 because 一词可知其前是一个句 子，所填词作 其谓语，应用谓语动词，根据从句的时态可知所填词用一般现在时，所填词应用动词原形，故选 A。 答案： A 31. I am looking forward to the day _ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her. A. as B.
10、 why C. when D. where 解析： 该题 考查定语从句。先行词是 day，关系词在从句中做时间状语，应用关系副词 when，故选 C。 答案： C 32. All we need _ a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year. A. are B. was C. is D. were 解析： 该题 考查主谓一致和动词时态。根据表语 a small piece of land 可知谓语用单数，而根据从
11、句的时态可知所填词用一般现在时，故选 C。 答案： C 33. Its not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do _ makes life happy. A. that B. which C. what D. who 解析： 该题 考查强调句型。被强调部分是 not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do，指动作（物），故用 that，选 A。 答案： A 34. Whenever you _ a present, you
12、 should think about it from the receivers point of view. A. bought B. have bought C. will buy D. buy 解析： 该题 考查动词时态。分析题干可知本句是陈述一个客 观事实，应用一般现在时，所填词用原形，故选 D。 答案： D 35. _ ourselves from the physical and mental tensions, we each need deep thought and inner quietness. A. Having freed B. Freed C. To free D
13、. Freeing 解析： 该题 考查非谓语动词。题干意思是：为了使我们自己从句身体和心理的紧张中解脱出来，我们每个人都需要深 度思考和内心的安宁。所填词作 目的状语，应用动词不定式，故选 C。 答案： C Section 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
14、. The summer before I went off to college, Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board(烫衣板 ) and said, “Pay attention: Im going to teach you to iron.” Mom clearly explained her 36 for this lesson. I was going to be 37 and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new peo
15、ple, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good 38 . “Learn to iron a shirt,” com Mom said, “and you can iron anything.” But ironing shirts was not 39 work. It didnt make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball， and it wasnt a 40 operation like ice-skating. Ironing was like drivin
16、g a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet, Moreover, an iron produced steam and it carried an element of 41 . If you touched the wrong part of it, youd get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you 42 , you might bum down the house. As for technique, Mom 43 me to begin with the flat
17、spaces outward, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled(有褶皱的 ) parts. Collars had to be done right. Mom said they were close to your face, where everyone would 44 them. Over the years, Ive learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of 45 . Whatever failures I suffer in my life,
18、an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. 46 , through ironing Ive learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “ 47 wrinkles one at a time,” as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.” 36. A. reasons B. rules C. emotions D. methods 解析： 根据空后
19、的介词 for 可以推断出所填词意思是 “原因，理由 ”，选 A。 答案： A 37. A. helpful B. confident C. powerful D. independent 解析： 句意是：我将要独立，所以必须学会这些重要的技能。所填词意思是 “独立的 ”，作 表语，故选 D。 答案： D 38. A. conclusion B. suggestion C. impression D. observation 解析： 根据前一分句中的 meeting new people 可以推断出所填词与 make 构成固定搭配，意思是 “给 留下 印象 ”，故选 C。 答案： C 39.
20、A. useful B. easy C. special D. suitable 解析： 根据后几句的意思可知本句意思是：但熨烫衣服不是一件简单的工作。故选 B。 答案： B 40. A. direct B. single C. smooth D. strange 解析： 根据 ice-skating 可以推断出所填词意思是 “平坦的，顺利的 ”，故选 C。 答案： C 41. A. doubt B. pressure C. surprise D. danger 解析： 根据后两句可以可知本句意思是：还有，熨斗产生蒸汽，它有一些危险因素存在。故选 D。 答案： D 42. A. went aw
21、ay B. fell down C. jumped off D. looked up 解析： go away 意为 “消失，离开 ”； fall down 意为 “失败，倒塌 ”； jump off 意为 “跳下，开始行动 ”； look up意为 “打量，抬头看 ”。句意是：当你走开时忘了关电源，你有可能会烧着整个房子。故选 A。 答案： A 43. A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent 解析： 根据第一自然段中的 Im going to teach you to iron 可知此处选 A。 答案： A 44. A. touch B. design C.
22、see D. admire 解析： 句意是：每个人都能看见。故选 C。 答案： C 45. A. honesty B. freedom C. justice D. pride 解析： 根据 skillfully 可知 “我 ”能 熟练 地熨烫衣服，那么应该是有种 “自豪感 ”，故选 D。 答案： D 46. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However 解析： 句意是：此外，通过熨烫衣服，我甚至学会了解决最棘手的问题的方法。所填词表示进一步补充说明，意为 “此外，还有 ”，故选 B。 答案： B 47. A. Make up B. Deal wit
23、h C Ask for D. Rely on 解析： make up 意为 “弥补，编造，组成 ”； deal with 意为 “处理，对付 ”； ask for 意为 “要求，请求 ”； rely on意为 “依靠 ”。句意是：一次对付一个褶皱的地方。故选 B。 答案： B Section C (12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context. We can choose our friends, but
24、 usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 48 as well as possible. An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 49 . People should not do things 50 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not
25、be played at full volume (音量 ) 51 loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy 52 friendly relationship with them. An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people,
26、 53 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 54 neighbors want to get along well with each other; they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live 55 peace. 48. _ 49. _ 50. _ 51. _ 52. _ 53. _ 54. _ 55. _ 解析： 48.所填词指代前文中的 neighbors，作 宾语，故用 them。 49.句意是：邻里一个重要的
27、优秀品质是我他人着想。故用 others。 50.引导定语从句，先行词是 things，指物，关系词在从句中作 主语，故用 which 或 that。 51.由 分句句意可知前后句是相加顺延关系，故用连词 and。 52.relationship 意为 “关系 ”，在此处用作可数名词单数，故前加不定冠词 a。 53.根据前一句中的 avoid 和后一句中的 unavoidable 可知此处所填词表转折，故用连词 but。 54.句意是：如果（当）邻居 们想要和睦相处时，他们会互相忍让。所填词引导条件或时间状语从句，故用if 或 when。 55.所填词与 peace 构成固定短语，意思是 “和
28、平地 ”，用介词 in。 答案： 48. them 49. others 50. which/that 51. and 52. a 53. but 54. If/When 55. in Part 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,
29、B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. A Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way! Towner Writer Squad (班组） for kids aged 13-17 Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once
30、a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014. The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗） to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers. Application & Selection I
31、f you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the titleLUNCH,with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: . Once all applications are in, com you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 Sep
32、tember， 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people. You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come. Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014 For fu
33、rther information go to: or towner.org.uk or Any questions-feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whametowner.gov.uk Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13 Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners. Start time: 6 September, 2014 Mee
34、t every other Saturday， 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre. Study and write at your own pace-you do not have to rush-as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build c
35、onfidence and have fun while writing! No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why cant you? Fee: 179 For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk 56. Towner Writer Squad will be started _. A. to train
36、comedy and TV writers B. to explore the fantastic gallery space C. to introduce a contemporary art museum D. to promote the development of young writers 解析：细节理解题。根据 Towner Writer Squad for kids aged 13-17中的第二自 然段的最后一句可知本题选 D。 答案： D 57. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _. A. prov
37、ide a piece of their writing B. meet the Writer Squad Leader C. offer their family information D. complete an application form 解析：细节理解题。根据 Application & Selection 中的首句可知要申请参加此培训课的学院要带上自己的一篇习作，故选 A。 答案： A 58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _. A. 6 September, 2014 B
38、. 8 September, 2014 C. 17 September, 2014 D. 12 October, 2014 解析 ： 细节理解题。根据 Deadline for applications : 8 September 2014 一句可知申请者的截止日期是 2014 年9 月 8 日 ， 故选 B。 答案： B 59. What is most important for the beginners? A. Practising as much as possible. B. Gaining confidence and having fun. C. Studying and wr
39、iting at their own pace. D. Learning skills from writers and teachers. 解析：细节理解题。根据 Beginner Writing Project for Kids aged 10-13 中的 build confidence and have fun while writing 可知本题选 B。 答案： B 60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _. A. B. C. newtowner.org.uk D. towner.o
40、rg.uk 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二篇广告的最后一句可知本题选 C。 答案： C B In the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort. One day, this approach threw me into embarrassment In Mrs. Tottens eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School i
41、n Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals (小数 ). Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions. Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of
42、 desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end. Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out whic
43、h questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations. What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten made her way from the beginning of the class, I desperatel
44、y tried to determine which math problem I would get. I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldnt function. When Mrs. Totten reached my desk, she asked what answer Id got for problem No. 14. “II didnt get anything,” I answered, and my face felt warm. “Correct,” she
45、 said. It turned out that the correct answer was zero. What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isnt always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third, I would never make it as a mathematician. If I could choose one school day that taught me the
46、 most, it would be that one. 61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate? A. It is wise to value ones time. B. It is important to make an effort C. It is right to stick to ones belief. D. It is enough to do the necessary. 解析：句意猜测题。文中划线句的意思是：做那些额外的事都是浪费精力，即做需要做的事就足够了，故选 D。 答案： D 62. Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _. A. recite their homework together B. grade their homework themselves C. answer their homework questions orally D. check the answers to th
