湖北省荆州中学2017-2018学年高一下学期第二次双周考英语试题

荆州中学2017/2018学年度下学期高一年级第2次考试英语试题第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How many brothers does the man have?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.2. Why can’t the man return his camera?A. It is broken.B. It was bought on sale.C. It was bought over a week ago.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a store.B. In a classroom.C. At a bus stop.4. What does the woman mean?A. The sweater was washed wrongly.B. The water was too hot to drink.C. The toy bear is too small.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. What present to buy.B. Which dress to wear.C. When to attend the party.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. At a restaurant.C. At a sports center.7. When does the man begin his work?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. At night.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What will the woman do next month?A. Visit the man.B. Make a business trip.C. Do shopping in Mexico City.9. Where can the woman see amazing paintings?A. At outdoor markets.B. At the Palace of Fine Arts.C. At the Museum of Modern Art.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What did the woman get yesterday?A. The key to her apartment.B. A copy of the house rules.C. A parking space for her motorbike.11. Where did the woman used to park her motorbike?A. At the entrance to her apartment building.B. On the street beside her apartment building.C. On the sidewalk in front of her apartment building.12. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Take a bus to work.B. Attend the next house owner’s meeting.C. Have a talk with the apartment manager.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What was the woman doing when she met a group of guys?A. She was walking on the road.B. She was looking at the bus schedule.C. She was getting aboard a bus.14. What language did the guys speak to the woman?A. French.B. German.C. English.15. How did the woman feel when she first met the guys?A. Thankful.B. Strange.C. Confused.16. What did the woman lose?A. Her wallet.B. Her airline ticket.C. Her passport.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Where did the old lady stay for ten days?A. In the bedroom.B. In the kitchen.C. In the bathroom.18. Who found the old lady first?A. Her neighbor.B. The firefighters.C. Her son.19. Where did the young woman behave strangely?A. At an airport.B. At a police station.C. At a wildlife center.20. What was in the young woman’s la rge bag?A. A baby tiger.B. A baby dog.C. A baby cat.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

APacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.◆Hungry?Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body？Our caféoffers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caféis located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.◆Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and company events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you buy a souvenir at Science Center？A. In Building 1.B. In Building 3.C. At the Laser Dome.D. At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools？A. Train Science teachers.B. Distribute science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D. Take science to the classroom.23.What is the purpose of the last part of the text？A. To encourage donations.B. To advertise coming events.C. To introduce sp ecial exhibits.D. To tell about the Center’s history.BHey, mom, I want you to stop dropping me off at the airport for some trip that I am about to take and start becoming my seatmate. I want to travel with you--just you.I want to explore a new place alongside a woman who raised me, who put up with my teenager anxiety and my rebellious (叛逆的) college years. I want to see my favorite cities with the lady who taught me basic life lessons, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, how to use a glue gun, and that the most important thing in the world is to help others.I always appreciated the vacations you planned for our family. I also remember how you watched me as I read The Great Gatsby on the balcony at midday. I wonder if you felt proud of me. These days, I am sick of traveling to places with wishy-washy(无主见的) friends. I want to travel with a strong woman who can see how capable I am of learning to speak French or hiking on aglacier or eating something as unpleasant-smelling fruit.Now I want you to see how much I grow up while abroad--I’m a different person, Mom. And I know you’d be different too. I know that someone has shared a similar burst of emotion while diving into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for the first tim e.So what do you say, Mom? Will you throw responsibility to the wind? I want to travel with you. Let’s just go--we can go anywhere in the world, just you and I. You can pick the place, and I will do the rest.Love,Katka24. Which life lesson does Katka think the most valuable?A. Exploring a new place alongside her mother.B. Offering help to others when it’s possible.C. Looking both ways when crossing the street.D. Visiting favorite cities with her mother.25. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Keep my promise.B. Take care of me.C. Bear much responsibility.D. Have a break from work.26. What’s the daughter’s purpose of writing this lette r?A. To thank her mother for all she has sacrificed for her.B. To recall her childhood with her mother.C. To invite her mother to see the world together.D. To show her mother how talented she is.27. How does Katka feel when she writes the letter?A. Eager.B. Content.C. Doubtful.D. Upset.CWhat's delicious to eat and comes in a variety of colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile (used for many different purposes) as an egg. It can be steamed, fried, and baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables．Eggplant was first grown in India in the 5th century BC. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it resembled (be like) a white egg. Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a "mad apple." This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one's health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity and cancer．Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesn't cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this super vegetable. Since it's high in fiber, eggplant can improve digestion．Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today. Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow–white. And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish varieties range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious．Today, thousands of people gather in Loomis, Calif for the annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and se e, though. Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children's activities all ―egg–cite‖ festival–goers．Most people at the festival would agree—eggplant is an ―egg–cellent‖ vegetable．28. Eggplant got its name because of its _____．A．color B．taste C．appearance D．value 29. Which of the following does NOT belong to the qualities of eggplant?A．It can be cooked in various ways．B．It can prevent cancer．C．It is valuable and priceless．D．It is easy to digest．30. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Eggplant can be eaten to cure cancer．B．Eggplant has a history of nearly 1,000 years．C．India produce the most eggplant in the world D．Eggplant used to taste bitter．31. Most people come to the Loomis Eggplant Festival mainly to_____．A. enjoy food with eggplantB. promote eggplantC. take part in recipe contestsD. see arts and craftsDMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bey to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed proper. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. ―This used to be the center of town,‖ he said. ―Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.‖Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were turned down because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping mall on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.32. In wha t way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A. It made room for new equipment.B. It was done with the help of the audience.C. It signaled the closedown of the theater.D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.33. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A. It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history of the town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.34. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired.B. It will be knocked down.C. It will be turned into a museum.D. It will be sold to the city government.35. What can we infer about the audience?A. They are sad to part with the old theater.B. They are disappointed with Bradford.C. They are supportive of the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center. 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。