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湖北省荆州市沙市区2017-2018学年高一英语上学期第七次双周考试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间来回答有关小题和阅读以下小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which subject does the woman think is the most important?A. Chinese B. English C. Science2. How much does the man have to pay in all?A. 70 dollars. B. 90 dollars C. 100 dollars3. Where are the two speakers probably now?A. In a flower shop B. At home C. In the office4. What is the man doing?A. Looking for his cell-phone B. Looking for his mom C. Preparing for a party5. What will the man do next?A. Have supper B. Take a shower C. Play football第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷中的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听完6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does this conversation take place?A. Over the phone B. At school C. In the street7. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. To help him hand in his school paperB. To help him ask a day off schoolC. To take him to hospital听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the man doing?A. Running on the road B. Working at home C. Doing exercise in a gym9. What does the woman think the man should do?A. Quit drinking beer B. Lose some weight C. Eat in the restaurant.10. What do we know from the dialogue?A. The woman likes eating at home.B. The womans father is a cook.C. The man knows how to cook.听完第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How does Jenny probably feel now?A. Disappointed B. Bored C. Relaxed12. What do we know about the mans new job?A. Its too easy for the man.B. It pays less than before.C. It keeps the man busy.13. What will the man do?A. Change his job again.B. Try to make more money. C. Try his best to do his job well.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why doesnt the woman go to the supermarket?A. Because she doesnt feel like going out.B. Because she is busy with her work now.C. Because she has to cook at home.15. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. Sunny B. Cloudy C. Snowy.16. What happened to David?A. He became serious ill.B. He hurt someone in a car accident.C. He broke his arm in a car accident.17. When will the man go to the supermarket?A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the most popular sport in Brazil?A. Volleyball B. Football C. Foot volley19. What do we know about volleyball in Brazil?A. It is often played on the beach in Brazil.B. It was created in Brazil in the 1960s.C. Volleyball games are held every two or three days in Brazil.20. What parts can players use in a foot volley game?A. Feet and arms. B. Feet and shoulders. C. Feet and head. 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)A I travel a lot in my work，and what I dislike about my job is eating aloneIt always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking. So, room service for several nights was a better choice for meAfter having room service three nights at a hotel in Houston, however, I needed to get out of my room. Although the restaurant opened at 6：30, I arrived at 6：25. The waiter at the front desk made a comment about my being there really early. I explained my dislike of eating alone in restaurants. He then seated me at a lovely table and asked me whether I would mind if he sat down with me for a while.I was glad! He sat and talked with me about his career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. He said he hadnt enough time to be with his family. After 15 minutes, he saw some customers at the front desk and excused himself. I noticed that before he went to the front desk, he stopped in the kitchen for a moment.Then another waiter came out of the kitchen and had a wonderful chat with me. Before I left that night, some other waiters, even the cook, had come out of the kitchen and sat with me! When I asked for my bill about one hour later, all the people who had sat down with me came over in a big group to my table and gave me a red rose. And I cried! What had begun as a lonely night ended as a beautiful experience.21. The reason why the author hated to eat in the hotel restaurant is that the author didnt like _.A. feeling lonely by eating aloneB. being disturbed by the noises aroundC. meeting strangers in the restaurantD. being pointed at or laughed at22How did the waiter feel when he saw the author come in at 6 :25?A. Dissatisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised. D. Angry.23Fromthethirdparagraph, wecanlearnthatthewaiteratthefrontdesk _ A. knewhowtoattractmorecustomerstohisrestaurant B. foundithardtobalancehisworkandhisfamily C. wasgettingtiredofhispresentjob D. hadneverhadsuchachancetotalkabouthisworries24Theauthorwantstotellusthat _A. peopleareactuallyalllonelyintheirownwayB. restaurantsshouldputtheneedofcustomersfirstC. thekindnessofstrangerscanmakeyoulesslonelyD. restaurantsarefullofsurprisesforlonelypeopleBFive years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(皱的).” Today David wears casual clothes khaki pants and a sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “Im working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the changes from formal to casual office wear have been slow. In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their workers to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday).This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for workers has really become an everyday thing,” said business adviser Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their workers to wear casual clothes? One reason is that its easier for a company to attract new workers if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people dont want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so its hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study made by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that casual dress has a side effect on work. Supporters of casual office wear also say that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”25. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because _. A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt B. he couldnt stand a clean appearance C. he wanted his clothes to look tidy and clean all the timeD. he didnt want to spend much money on clothes26. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _. A. they make him feel at ease when working B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes C. he looks handsome in casual clothes D. he no longer works for any company27. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Company workers already dressed down about twenty years ago.B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.C. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.28.According to this passage, which of the following is FALSE?A. Many workers dont like a conservative dress code.B. Comfortable clothes make workers more productive.C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young workers.D. All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear.CA tender woman, or an independent one, which one would you prefer? A recent research shows that most people would choose the latter. This type of woman is called a “tough woman”. Experts believe these characteristics have social and psychological roots among young females in China. Su Haos friends all call her a tough woman, because she can finish tough tasks usually carried out by men. For example, she carries 10-litre water to her dormitory on the 5th floor. “I depend on no one but myself,” she says.According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily, tough women have become rather common in society. Of the 21,265 respondents, 78.5 percent said they are familiar with a tough woman. About 50 percent said they like women with tough characteristics, while less than 29 percent expressed the opposite view.Why are tough women gaining popularity? Shen Meng, a psychological consultant, believes the fierce competition in society is contributing to this trend. “Women are often in a disadvantaged position compared to men,” Shen says. “In order to survive, they have to be independent, strong and tough.” Liu Xiaolin, professor of psychology at Wuhan Mental Health Center, believes tough women are brought up this way. They are often on close relationship with their fathers, who teach their daughters to be brave and decisive,” he says. As a result, these women are more likely to be psychologically healthy and more tolerant to stress, according to Liu.Though Liu believes that this is a good trend, Hu Shenzhi, a psychologist at the Guangdong Sunflower Counseling Center, says the popularity of tough woman indicates an unclear line between gender identities, which can lead to relationship problems. “Some women with characteristics that differ from the traditional female image may have a difficult time finding Mr. Right,” he says. “Even if they get married, their manly characteristics might cause family conflicts.29. Which of the followings doesnt belong to the characteristics of a tough woman? A. She is soft and tender to others. B. She is independent of others in daily life. C. She is more tolerant to stress. D. She can solve problems usually for men.30. Why are there more tough women nowadays?A. Because girls often are more close with their fathers.B. Because tough women are more lovely.C. Because of the fierce competition in society.D. Because more women want to be independent.31. What problems may tough women have in their life? A. Its difficult for them to be friends. B. They have different characteristics. C. They often suffer gender confusion.D. They may have difficulty in finding boyfriends. DMy familymovedfrom Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what little I could gather from my classmates, Santa Claus would come down ones chimney（烟囱）and put toys in ones stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country, I thought. After I looked up “stocking”in my Chinese-English dictionary, I knewwhat I had to do.On that fateful night, after everyone went to bed, I took my longest, cleanest knee sock and attached it to a nail already on the mantel(壁炉). Obviously, the previous owners of this house were no strangers to this Santa character. I woke up before everyone else on Christmas Day and ran to the fireplace. To make a sob story short, I was hit with the reality of anemptysock and the biggest lie ever told. Iburst intotears, quickly took down the sock, and stuffed it in the back of a drawer. Santa was dead.Every December since then, the topic of Christmas memories would unavoidablycome up, and I wouldamusemy friends with my poor-little-me story. I had to make it asfunnyas possible, or else I would cry.How could I know that Santa was just late? Nine years ago, on Christmas Eve, an older man with a white beard and a red cap knocked on my front door. He said, “Ive been looking for you for twenty-five years.” He handed me a bulging red stocking, winked, and left. On top of the stocking was a card. It read: “For BeckyI may have missed you in the second grade, but youve always lived in my heart. Santa.”Through tear-blurred eyes, I recognized the handwriting of Jill, a friend I had met just two months before. I later discovered that the older man was her father. Jill had seen the hurt little girl underneath the thirty-something woman and decided to do something about it.So now I believe that Santa is real. I dont mean the twinkle-eyedcharacterof childrens mythology(神话) or the creation of American holiday marketers. Those Santas annoy and sadden me. I believe in the Santa Claus thatliveinside good and thoughtful people. This Santa does not return to the North Pole after acrazydelivery but lives each day purposefully, really listens to friends, and then plans deliberate acts of kindness.32. What does the underlined part “what I had to do” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Waiting for Santa Claus.B. Putting a stocking on the mantel.C. Asking for gifts from her parents.D. Looking up “stocking” in the dictionary33. It can be inferred from the passage that the authors parents _.A. forgot to buy gifts to their child at allB. didnt know the previous owners of the houseC. didnt know much about Christmas traditionD. didnt have enough money to buy the author Christmas presents34. When the author told her friends about the story, she felt _in her heart.A. proud B. amusing C. guilty D. regretful 35. By writing the passage, the author speaks highly of _A. friendship B. parenting C. religion D. culture第二节: (共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 36 . The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life. Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. 37 .When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people dont allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor. 38 . These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness. 39 . Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.Keeping a healthy diet is another way to achieve happiness. 40 .AWhat makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.BOn the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.CBeing overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your moodDThese are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.ESpend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.FThere are some tips in life that lead to happiness.GIts also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Every day on the way to work I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular 41 my attention. It must have suffered heavy 42 . Part of its trunk(树干) grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to 43 its own direction of life. The trunk took a 90-degree turn 44 to stand tall and stretch(伸展) toward the sun.This tree became a 45 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be 46 . It was a reminder to me that 47 I may not have had the best start in life, I could take a 48 in some bad parts of my life .I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 49 of my kindred-spirit (志趣相同) tree. But that week I was 50 . After that busy week, I still didnt take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would 51 myself, “Tomorrow, Ill stop to take one.” Then one day, as I 52 by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my 53 , I found a sawed-off stump (树桩) where that symbolic tree had stood. “My” tree was gone. I had 54 my plan until “tomorrow” and tomorrow proved to be too 55 .A picture of a tree is not of great 56 . But my lesson rang through clearly 57 I found out one of my friends had been diagnosed with stage-four cancer(癌症). He may no longer have many 58 .What have you been putting off? What would you do today if you knew you would 59 have the opportunity to do it again? Why not _60_ those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow?41A. paid B. fixed C. caught D. received42A. sadness B. damage C. experience D. failure43A. change B. design C. plan D. imagine44A. having B. learning C. happening D. trying45