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长沙市第一中学2025——2026学年度高二第一学期第二次阶段性检测
英 语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
得分：
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Where is the desk?
A. Under the window. B. Across from the door. C. Opposite the window.
2. What is the man most probably?
A. A doctor. B. A policeman. C. A teacher.
8. When does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In spring. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
4. What is the woman doing?
A. Enjoying a fountain(喷泉).
B. Having cheese.
C. Taking a picture.
5. What will the man keep?
A. A shirt. B. A hat. C. A suit.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。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. What is the woman satisfied with?
A. The living room. B. The bedroom. C. The kitchen.
7. What does the man think of the living room?
A. New and modern.
B. Small but well-furnished.
C. Big and bright.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What's the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Manager and customer. C. Husband and wife.9. Whom will the man have lunch with tomorrow?
A. Peter. B. Mr. Tanawa C Jane.
听第8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。
10. How long did the woman stay in Kyoto?
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
11. What food does the woman dislike?
A. Vegetables. B. Rice. C. Fish.
12 What surprised the woman about Japanese restaurants?
A. The rude waiters. B. The rules of tipping. C. The speed of the service.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where does the woman work?
A. At a newspaper office.
B. At a university.
C. At a television station.
14. Why is the man applying for this position?
A. To get experience.
B. To meet famous people.
C. To make money.
15. What is the man majoring in at the university?
A. Media and Communication.
B. English.
C. Advertising.
16. What does the man need to do first in order to get the position?
A. Complete a form. B. Take some courses. C. Talk to Ms. Wagner.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. What do the library members have to do every two years?
A. Pay for a new membership card.
B. Register in the library again.
C. Renew their personal information.
18 How long will the library keep the book booked in advance?
A. A week. B. Five days. C. Two weeks.
19. What can be borrowed for one day only?
A. Children's books. B. Dictionaries. C. DVDs.
20. On which day will the library close at 7:00 p. m.?
A. Sunday. B. Wednesday. C. Saturday.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The UR(University of Rochester) Libraries' event, “Find it For Free”, held on January21,
provided students with information on finding low-to-no-cost course materials.Explaining why UR Libraries held the event, Librarian Eloise Stevens highlighted the need for low-
to-no-cost resources for students who might face a financial burden with course material costs The
event introduced three main options for accessing affordable course materials:
Course Reserves: Materials placed on course reserve can be checked out for a short period,
typically two hours. This system allows students in specific classes have access to required readings,
but if materials aren't registered, students may experience difficulties accessing them. Professors must
submit physical items to the library first.-
UR and Public Libraries: Students can search for additional materials in the Discover UR catalog.
While some e-books in the UR Library have unlimited access, others have usage restrictions. Students
can also use digital library cards for the New York Public Library and Monroe County Library, which
offer e-books and audiobooks through ebook library service Libby, providing another valuable
resource for course materials.
Open Web Sources: Several open web platforms offer access to course materials, including the
Internet Archive, Project Gutenberg, and Hathi Trust Digital Library. These resources are particularly
useful for materials published before 1929, which will no longer be protected by copyright in 2025,
and for some more recent academic works.
Students can find a guide to these options on the library's website and reach out to subject
librarians for further assistance.
21. Why was the event “Find it For Free” started?
A. To help students save money. B. To teach academic research skills.
C To advertise public library services. D. To encourage students to donate books.
22. What must happen before students can access Course Reserves materials?
A. Students must present a valid student ID.
B. Students must use digital library cards.
C. Students must apply at least 2 hours ahead.
D. Professors must start the process of registration.
23. What makes Open Web Sources unique?
A. They only lend course materials.
B. They offer copyright-free older works.
C They are based on three university libraries.
D. They are specially designed for college students.
B
In April, when much of the U. S. is covered in bright daffodils and pink buds, my Northern
Colorado garden is filled with dry flower stalks(茎秆).
I live in a town where the cold lasts longer, and the brown stalks in my garden leave me feeling
out of step. But many landscape design suggest maintaining stands of dried flowers and grasses togive the eye consistent pleasure through the winter. In my yard, I left the sunflowers, rudbeckia stalks
and side-oats grama. After the killing frosts and snow in cold months, these “winter interest” stands
offer variations of height, color and texture(质感) against the season's leveling gray-white. In
February and March, I was grateful to have something to look at besides the piles of snow.
These plants I' ve let stand, though, do more than please my eyes. The two-to-eight-foot stalks
have formed something like a fishing net, catching fallen leaves and pulling them close to the soil.
Blankets of leaves now cover the ground, providing a habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫) along with
their eggs and larvae(幼虫). This also regulates the soil's temperature especially with snow on the
ground. With this protection, plants aren't tricked by early sunlight into sprouting(发芽) too soon and
being buried by snow.
The poet Adrienne Rich once wrote, “All new learning looks at first like chaos(混乱).”Here in
the garden, I' ve learned that chaos provides more possibilities for growth. I love watching the early
birds move through the brown stalks in our side yard, selecting long ones for their nests. The garden
has taught me to embrace chaos, look beyond it and find hope.
Soon enough, it will become warm. Then I' ll walk through the garden and tear out last year's
growth to make room for the kind of splendor expected in a flower garden. But for now, I' ll watch
the birds gather nesting material from the still-standing grasses and take comfort in knowing that the
dying plant material I' ve left behind protects the bees and butterflies that will soon help bring beauty
into this world.
24. What did the author do with the dried stalks in her garden?
A. Leave them as they were.
B. Take great care of them.
C. Remove them out of the garden.
D Replace them with seasonal flowers.
25. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “leveling” in paragraph 2?
A. Uneven. B. Boring.
C. Calming. D. Mismatched.
26. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The visual appeal of dried stalks.
B. The pleasure of observing wildlife.
C. The ecological benefits of dried stalks.
D. The pollinators' adaptation to coldness.
27. What has the author learned from the garden?
A. The hidden value of chaos.
B. When to find hope in nature.
C. The beauty of biodiversity.
D. How to live a sustainable life.
C
Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is often labelled as “digital natives”.Therefore, it may come as a surprise that Gen Z is turning away from screens and heading outdoors.
From forest bathing to camping trips, more young adults are embracing nature as part of their lives.
Digital burnout is driving change. Gen Z spends more time online than any other generation,
with daily screen time averaging 6—9 hours. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Centre,
over 60% of Gen Z respondents reported feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of staying digitally
connected. Therefore, nature offers an escape. For Gen Z, being outdoors isn't just leisure, it's a form
of essential self-care.
Ironically, the very platforms driving digital burnout are now fuelling nature engagement. Social
media is not just part of the problem but it's also part of the solution Popular hashtags such as #
Hiking,# IceBathing,# RunningClubs, and # VanLife have received billions of views online. Health
and lifestyle influencers share experiences of these activities, reframing(重新界定) nature as desirable
and accessible. Although access to nature is still limited by safety concerns, cost, and urban density,
Gen Z is adapting as best as they can. From sharing equipment to joining outdoor clubs, they' re
finding creative ways to use public spaces.
Reconnecting with nature is also driven by environmental values. From eco- tourism to zero-
waste hiking, Gen Z approaches outdoor time with purpose. Gen Z is reshaping global movements,
using social media to spread climate advocacy and redefine sustainable living. This generation is
embracing outdoor experiences that are low- cost, low- tech, and deeply fulfilling. Amongst all these
activities, running clubs and social fitness events have exploded in popularity.
With a growing number of Gen Z passionate about spending time outdoors, it's evident that many
are turning to nature to restore balance, foster connection, and contribute to a healthier world.
28. What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show?
A. Gen Z's screen use is steadily declining.
B. Few Gen Z individuals feel affected by digital pressure.
C. Gen Z's heavy online engagement is linked to mental stress.
D. Outdoor activities have largely replaced online habits for Gen Z.
29. What does the author suggest about social media's role?
A. It mainly prevents young people from appreciating nature.
B. It provides scientific education on environmental protection.
C. It discourages Gen Z from participating in costly outdoor sports.
D. It both contributes to burnout and motivates outdoor involvement.
30. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?
A. Online platforms advocate eco- tourism.
B. Gen Z has strong environmental awareness.
C. Engaging in outdoor activities is challenging.
D. Social fitness events require high- end equipment.
31. What do we know about Gen Z's attitude toward nature or outdoor activities?A. They see nature only as a quick escape from stress.
B. They like using high- tech outdoor equipment.
C. They take up outdoor activities mainly to post nice photos.
D. They view outdoor activities as meaningful and eco- friendly.
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in
delaying dementia(失智症). Now, 20 years later, he's on his third teacher. Many people like my father
have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health?
' According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的) benefits. If you'
re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother
tongue. You just can't let your first language “take over”. This process, called cognitive inhibition,
helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases
like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health
starts to decline
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research
by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any
difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn't saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith's
2023 studies found similar results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results One is that the
participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making
it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful. Are they really
typical of the population?” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions(干预)
were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their
length and frequency”, said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning
a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life.
But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively
stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential
advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained
pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he's as sharp as ever.
32. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”?
A. Memory improves. B. Brain health worsens.
C Dementia is cured. D. Native language is held back.
33. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?
A The intervention of the first language.
B. The great length of the language course.
C. The poor choice of research participants.D. The age difference of the research subjects.
34. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?
A. Leo Antoniou's. B. Diana Smith's.
C. Judith Ware's. D. Laura Grossman's.
35、 Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Is It Never Too Late To Learn A New Language?
B. Can Learning A New Language Delay Dementia?
C Why Does My Father Start Learning A New Language?
D. How Does Learning A New Language Benefit An Aging Brain?
第二节(共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun
rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a symphony. This phenomenon is known as the dawn
chorus and this harmony of birdsong at dawn happens during a fundamental time of the year. The
dawn chorus is, in fact, mostly composed of birds of both genders singing to find a mate.
36 They need to compete with each other as well, and the louder, the better in regard to
who is the most impressive mate.
37 There's a lot of debate, and it seems that there is no general agreement on exactly why it
is that everything happens at dawn.. One possibility is that weather conditions at dawn make it easier
for birdsong to travel. 38 Sound is also carried more clearly when humidity(湿度) is higher so that
details of the song do not degrade as much over distance. It may also be that in the morning, after the
night has passed, male birds want to inform their competitors that they' re still there, claiming their
territory.
Witnessing the dawn chorus can be a rewarding experience, and this phenomenon can also help
scientists work on bird conservation. 39 For example, scientists record the dawn chorus to
understand which species live in an area, or how populations are changing.
Fortunately, anyone can listen to it. This spring, just wake up early, bring a cup of coffee, head
out into nature, and stand still and listen. 40 It's the most natural soundtrack on Earth, which is
just so wonderful.
A. These birds sing louder to be heard.
B. What makes birdsong much louder in the morning?C. It's better to do some research on how birds sing and hum
D. But why birds sing in the early morning is still an open question.
E. Generally, sound travels farther when the air is cooler and denser.
F. You don't need to know how to identify bird calls or songs to just appreciate them.
G. Listening to birdsong is a window into the health of the species and the ecosystem.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分40分)
第一节(共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
Angela McQueen has a routine when she's on lunch-monitoring duty. The longtime math
teacher at Mattoon High school in Mattoon, Illinois, keeps an eye on the hundreds of students in
her 41 by walking laps around the school cafeteria. In September 2017,McQueen, then 40, had
finished only one lap when a 14-year-old freshman standing not far from her 42 a gun. “Oh , God”
she said to herself. He's going to start 43
School 44 had been trained on how to handle active shooters: Attack their ability to 45
So with the shooter's fingers on the trigger(扳机), McQueen attacked and seized him. Grabbing at
his 46 , she forced the gun tube into the air, but not before he got off a couple of rounds, 47 one
student in the hand-and chest and hurting another. As students ran for the 48 , McQueen brought
the shooter under control with help from the school resource officer, who 49 the shooter and
took him into custody(拘留) until the 50 arrived minutes later to investigate the case. Afterward,
McQueen went outside to hug and support her 51 students. “It’s the mama-bear 52 ,” she told
the local paper, The Pantagraph“ I don't have kids of my own, but these are still ‘my’ kids. You' re
not going to do this to my kids.”
And so, thanks to McQueen. “If it hadn't been for her, the situation would have been a lot
different,” Police Chief Jeff Branson said at a news conference. Fortunately, the one seriously
wounded boy was 53 from the hospital soon after the 54 . As one impressed student told CBS
News, “MS. McQueen is a superhero, 55 ”
41. A. program B. club C. mind D. charge
42. A. found out B. let out C. pulled out D. laid out
43. A. shooting B. fighting C. laughing D. shouting
44. A. guards B. managers C. employees D. kids
45. A. aim B. bend C. wander D. bounce
46. A. leg B. ankle C. waist D. arm
47. A. striking B. burning C. biting D. pounding
48. A. courts B. ambulances C. exits D. classrooms
49. A. distracted B. distinguished C. disarmed D. discriminated
50. A. committee B. police C. doctors D. journalists
51. A. shaken B. greedy C. curious D. composed
52. A. sacrifice B. privilege C. nature D. ideal
53. A. rescued B. released C. relieved D. refreshed
54. A. campaign B. liberty C. journey D. incident55. A. basically B. merely C. hopefully D. interestingly
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lost in the city's concrete jungle, urban residents eagerly look forward to connecting with nature
on weekends
One natural forest 56 (frequent) by people in Sichuan province is Shunan Bamboo Sea in
Yibin. 57 (measure) 120 square kilometers, this bamboo forest is the largest primeval(原始的)
bamboo park in China, maintaining a mild winter. During the winter season, 58 many parts of
the country are covered in snow and ice, this green scenery stands out 9 a cozy escape.
Known as one of the country s most beautiful forests, this site has been a popular tourist
attraction since scenes from the Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 60 (shoot)
there in 2001.
The bamboo forest achieved global 61 (recognize) by earning an ecotourism rating and being
listed as a world-class bamboo reserve. It is reported 62 (become) the fourth tourism destination
in China to receive Green Globe 21 certification in 2003.
The bamboo forest covers Changning and Jiang’ an, two counties in Yibin. Amazed at its vast
expanse, Huang Tingjian, 63 poet from the Song Dynasty(960—1279), described it as “bamboo
waves”. 64 was owing to Huang’ s literary influence that this 65 (poet)description gave rise
to the forest's popular nickname— the Bamboo Sea. Today it offers not just an escape, but a chance
to reconnect with nature and heritage alike.
第三节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分 10分)
根据课文内容填空，每空不超过三个单词。
A
Zhang's timeless scroll is an important example of realism in the history of Chinese paintings. Its
value is down not only to its great scale, 66 and attention to detail, but also 67 of daily life.
Such is its worth that several later emperors even asked the most talented artists 68 to make
copies of the scroll. Some of these copies are now regarded as 69 of art in their own right. With
the Qingming Scroll, Zhang made an outstanding 70 Chinese art and greatly influenced generations
of future artists.
B
I love reading poetry and I try to 71 some time each day to read poems. Poetry can take me to
remote mountaintops 72 ; it can also take me inside someone else's mind. Poetry can describe
things that are too complex to express in any other way; it can also display 73 of simple and ordinary
things.
I like poems that 74 : it is exciting when the poet starts with one particular image, and then
adds something that seems to be out of place—— it is the lines 75 that make a poem interesting.
Reading poetry is like trying to find and dig up a treasure: I can use a poem as a treasure map that
will eventually guide me to exciting new discoveries.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友 David对中国国面非常感兴趣。你校国画社团正在招募
新的成员，请写信邀请他加大。内容包括：
1 写信目的；
2.社团活动内容；
3.期待加入。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I needed to do something in my community in order to complete the community service hours
required to graduate from high school. Some of my friends had signed up to spend time at a soup
kitchen, so I did, too. It seemed like a good thing to do. I thought that we would just be passing out
dinners to those in need, but I found out we would be doing everything from preparing to serving the
dinner. We began preparing the food, from mixing salad dressing to separating frozen meat. Much
still needed to be done before dinner was served, but already outside the building many homeless
people were gathering. It wasn't until a couple of hours later that we opened the doors and began
serving dinner. As the line of people came toward me. I got a little scared. I'd come face to face with
the homeless. How should I act? How would they treat me? Would they hate me for having more than
they did? While some of the people looked very friendly, some of them looked so dangerous. I didn't
have too much time to worry about it. I was assigned to serve the salad with the lady next to me. She
smiled at me and said if I needed help, she'd be right there, which I found quite comforting. I had
never seen so many people wanting food. They were of all ages and nationalities. Most of them wore
clothes that were torn and dirty. Some looked like they had totally given up on life, while others
seemed to be making the best of the situation, smiling and joking. Some were better off than others,
but they all needed a good meal and a warm place to eat. It saddened me to think of how many people
there were who didn't have a place to call home and the only food they got came from a soup
kitchen.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As they came in my direction, I put on my brightest and happiest smile.I was so happy that I had earned my service hours in this way.
参考答案
第一部分 听力：略
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. D
33. C
34. D
35. B
第二节
36. A
37. D38. E
39. G
40. F
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. A
48. C
49. C
50. B
51. A
52. C
53. B
54. D
55. A
第二节
56. frequented
57. Measuring
58. when
59. as
60. were shot
61. recognition
62. to have become
63. a
64. It
65. poetic
第三节
66. masterful composition
67. its reflection
68. of the time
69. masterpieces
70. contribution to
71. set aside
72. far away
73. the beauty
74. surprise me
75. that follow
第四部分 写作范文
第一节
Dear David,
I'm writing to invite you to join our school's Chinese Painting Club. You've always shown great
interest in Chinese painting, and this is a perfect chance to learn more.
The club holds various activities, such as basic painting courses, famous work appreciation sessions,
and painting competitions. You'll learn skills like ink wash and line drawing from experienced
teachers and peers.
I really hope you can join us. It'll be a wonderful way to experience Chinese culture. Looking
forward to your reply!Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
As they came in my direction, I put on my brightest and happiest smile. I handed each person a bowl
of salad, greeting them gently with "Enjoy your meal". To my surprise, most of them replied with
warm smiles and sincere thanks. An old man even praised the salad, saying it was the most delicious
he'd had in weeks. A little girl held out her dirty hand and gave me a candy, which made my heart
melt. I chatted briefly with some of them, listening to their simple stories. They weren't dangerous at
all; they were just people in need of kindness.
I was so happy that I had earned my service hours in this way. This experience changed my views
completely. I used to take my comfortable life for granted, but now I realize how lucky I am. It taught
me to be more grateful and compassionate. Serving those in need didn't just help me graduate; it made
me a better person. I decided to volunteer at the soup kitchen regularly, not just for hours, but to give
back to the community. It's truly rewarding to bring warmth to others through small acts of
kindness.
