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1、河南省郑州市第一中学2020学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷高一年级下学期期中考试 英语试题第一部分 听力理解（不再显示听力试题）第二部分 阅读理解两节，满分）：；每小题，）下列短文，从每所给的选项（A、B、C ，选出最佳选项。 AFarmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbors. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well. Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter wo
2、rds, and then weeks of silence. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought. Then one day there was a knock on Johns door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠) standing at the doorway. “Im looking for a few days work,” the carpenter said. “I
3、 do have a job for you,” John said. “Look across the stream at that farm. Thats my neighbor Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fencean 8-foot fence. I dont want to see his place or his face any more. I dont have such a neighbor!” The carpenter said, “I think I know wha
4、t to do, sir, and Ill be able to do a job that pleases you.” Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials(材料) ready and then he was off for the day. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmers eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all! It
5、 was a bridge! And the neighbor, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出). “Hi, John! Youre quite a fellow to build this bridge!” Then they met in the middle, taking each others hands. “Im terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob.
6、Then they turned to see the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “Id love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”21. Just before the carpenter came, John and Bob each otherA. didnt speak to B. wer
7、e friendly to C. often fought with D .never had bitter words with22. Farmer John asked the carpenter to build a fence because .A .he wanted to protect his farm B. he didnt want to do it himself. he wouldnt like to see Bob D. he wanted to find him something to do23. What does the sentence “Youre quit
8、e a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?A. John was great to build this bridge B. John was not good at building bridgesC. John was foolish to build such a bridge D. John should build the bridge earlier24. What is the best title for the passage?A. What a Big Fence! B. A Strong BridgeC. Three Kind Men
9、D. A Fence or a Bridge? BA survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that U. S. managers believe that people with a sense of humor do better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humor. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with
10、 a sense of humor do better. The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humor may help light-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times. And, whats more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humorless colleagues. Why? It seems that those with a
11、sense of humor are better communicators and better team players. Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive. In fact, a researcher at California State University found that humor could help the employees to release tension. Research done by psychologist Dr. Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwi
12、n College in Virginia showed that humor helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trices research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another pr
13、oject unaffected by past defeat. If humor is really this important, then why dont we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace. They tend to think humor and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional,
14、 or perhaps both. However, it is important to realize that some humor is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.25. Most people think a sense of humor can _.A. help you to do your work better B. make you have a rich lifeC. make you pleased with your work D. help you
15、 to make more friends26. Many people dont use humor more in the workplace because _.A. they like keeping silent when working B. they dont know the positive effects of humorC. they think they should obey the rules D. they dont like joking or laughing27. A person with a sense of humor is easier _.A. to feel surprised B. to get along with C. to be worried D. to be successful28. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People with a Sense of Humor. B. Humor Is Important in the Workplace.
