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2025-2026学年高二下学期6月阶段检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The National Reading Competition
Each year, the Jamaica Library Service encourages hundreds of enthusiastic competitors to compete for the top positions in this exciting competition, which provides attractive prizes and a platform to share their love for reading.
Objectives
·To encourage and develop the reading skills
·To cultivate an appreciation of books
·To facilitate exposure to highly rated literature and foster continuing education for adults
Organization
The National Reading Competition is organized annually over a five-month period, April to August. The preliminary round for children is held at individual service points/libraries. Following this, the top performers compete at the county level. County champions are then selected for each of the three age groups: 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14. In 1999, a category for adults was introduced, involving persons who were 15 years of age and over. Then in 2006, the adult category was modified and now features two age groups:15–20, and 21 years and over.
Testing
Testing at each stage includes a mix of oral and written elements such as letters, book reviews, and puzzles. The competitors’ ability to read, understand and interpret set books or excerpts (节选) of books is the main determinant for the selection of winners. The adult section of the competition is run concurrently with the children’s section and emphasizes the reading of mainly West Indian literature. The final stage begins in mid-July and culminates (达到顶点) in the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals held at TVJ Studios at the end of August. One national champion emerges from each category after these very competitive sections are completed. They are the individuals who, when all scores are counted, gain the highest marks in their respective age groups.
1. How many age groups are there in the competition
A．Two.
B．Three.
C．Four.
D．Five.
2. What should an adult competitor focus on in the competition
A．Becoming a county champion.
B．Reading West Indian literature.
C．Reading highly rated literature.
D．Learning about Jamaican history.
3. When does the final stage of the competition start
A．In April.
B．In May.
C．In July.
D．In August.
B
“Do you remember why we proceeded with this study, Anirban ” my PhD supervisor asked. “What was the goal of these experiments ” I had painstakingly conducted 4 months of work, melting soil, extracting microbial genomic DNA, quantifying hydrocarbons, and washing endless piles of glassware. But faced with these seemingly straightforward questions, I was speechless. Amid the routine work and technical details, I had lost sight of how my work fitted in with the research hypothesis and the overall system we were investigating.
This wasn’t the first time I had lost track of my research goals. In earlier endeavors, including my master’s degree and research internships, I had focused on running as many experiments, performing as many meta-analyses, and generating as many results as I could. I welcomed details and grew accustomed to getting lost in them.
When I felt lost, I instead assumed my problem was lack of technical expertise. But my PhD supervisor’s comment helped me realize my detail-loving approach alone would no longer cut it. I realized that one solution might be as simple as slowing down a bit. I started taking periodic breaks from running experiments to reflect on the “so what” of the studies I was conducting.
I also learned tremendously from two postdocs, who helped me balance top-down and bottom-up thinking by connecting experiment planning and data analysis with overall study objective. They helped me develop the habit of always asking ahead of time how a specific experiment or analysis would help answer the hypothesis. This led to more structured, focused thinking about subsequent steps.
With time, I began to complement my love of details with an ability to evaluate the how and why of research tasks and the relevance of my work beyond the experiments, data, and analyses. I was still getting lost in the details, but I was now able to understand why.
I have realized that big-picture thinking is one of the many adaptable, universal skills one can get from a PhD. And I’m happy my mentors (导师) and managers pushed me to develop it.
4. What used to be the author’s primary issue during the research
A．Lack of technical expertise.
B．Losing sight of the research goals.
C．Difficulty in extracting genomic DNA.
D．Failing to answer the supervisor’s questions.
5. What’s the function of paragraph 2
A．To provide more examples.
B．To state the author’s good work habits.
C．To offer a solution to the author’s issue.
D．To show the author’s educational background.
6. What strategy did the author use to approach his problem
A．Focusing on details more carefully.
B．Increasing the number of experiments.
C．Speeding up the experimental process.
D．Taking breaks to engage in self-reflection.
7. What does the author want to tell us from his own experiences
A．Mentors are essential for providing technical expertise.
B．Top-down thinking is better for research than bottom-up thinking.
C．Big-picture thinking helps you stay focused on the overall objective.
D．Self-reflection is important when you encounter setbacks in research.
C
Maybe a hug from a parent no longer solves problems for a teen as it did in their childhood. Yes, teens are often facing greater challenges than the generations before them. But when it comes to teenage mental health, adults can do a lot to help, according to new data.
The bad-tempered, withdrawn stereotype many people have about teens isn’t the full picture, according to the research. Of the preteens and teens who were surveyed, 45% said they felt stressed the day before, 38% felt anxious and 23% felt sad, according to the data. But nearly all of them — 94% — said they also felt happy for much of that day. The survey found that 1 in 6 parents had a hard time comforting and communicating with their teens. Fortunately, the teens told adults exactly what they needed in this survey as well.
“What I hope that families can take from these results is that kids have ups at least as much as they have downs, and kids have terrific, really healthy ways of managing their own emotions,” said Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers:Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents.
Among the top coping strategies preteens and teens listed were playing video games, listening to music, cuddling a pet, talking about their feelings and connecting with friends. Social media and other screen-based entertainment are often talked about in terms of the risks, but they can be an effective way to distract oneself, Damour said. “As long as it’s done in moderation, distraction is a perfectly effective way to handle a feeling,” she added.
The thing preteens and teens going through something tough want most from their parents is to be listened to, the data showed. That was followed closely by giving them space and taking their feelings seriously. Physical comfort and advice lagged behind. But that can be hard to do when parents so badly want their children to feel better. Often adults find themselves jumping right to a solution. “In my experience as a psychologist, if they want advice, they’ll ask for it, or we should ask them if it’s what they want,” Damour said.
8. What can we know from the research
A．Teens often face greater challenges than preteens.
B．A hug is surely beneficial for teens’ mental health.
C．Some parents feel powerless to relate to their children.
D．Parents nowadays pay too much attention to their children.
9. Why are Damour and her book mentioned in the text
A．To expand the popularity of Damour and her book.
B．To justify kids’ ways of managing their own emotions.
C．To enhance the trustworthiness of the data given above.
D．To increase the credibility of the advice presented in the text.
10. What role does social media play in teens’ emotional coping according to Damour
A．It’s entirely harmful.
B．It serves as a mild distraction.
C．It acts as the main stressor.
D．It provides positive feedback.
11. What is the top strategy for parents when faced with their teens’ trouble according to the text
A．Listening.
B．Comforting.
C．Giving advice.
D．Leaving them alone.
D
Humans make decisions using statistical information every day. For example, we weigh the likelihood of various factors when deciding what to bet in card games.
However, humans aren’t alone in using statistical inferences in decision-making. Until now, human cousins like monkeys and also some birds have been identified as the only animals to show evidence of reasoning based on probability and statistics, which requires advanced mental power. These animals have large brains relative to their body size, which is often associated with high intelligence.
Researchers from the University of Barcelona oppugned such statements and doubted that an animal with a small brain relative to its body size could perform statistical reasoning as well.
Giraffes were an ideal choice. But researchers had a concern: Statistical reasoning is quite distinct from basic counting. Giraffes have already exhibited an ability to perform quantity discrimination (辨别), being able to tell a larger number of items from a smaller number, which poses a challenge for the researchers to confirm their doubt.
So the research team settled on a special approach where they started with a mixture of carrots the animal desires along with zucchinis they dislike and varied the number and proportion (比例) of both items.
The researchers placed different proportions of carrots and zucchinis into two plastic containers to test whether the giraffes could predict a higher likelihood of receiving a carrot. Each test consisted of 20 trials in which a researcher selected a piece of food from each container without showing it to the giraffes. The giraffes then touched the hand they wanted to eat from, using only the information they had from the containers.
In the first test, where one container had 20 carrots and 80 zucchinis and another had 80 carrots and 20 zucchinis, each giraffe chose the hand that had a higher probability of holding a carrot at least 17 times. In the following two tests, the proportion of carrots and zucchinis was changed. Yet again the giraffes chose correctly. The combined results indicated that the researchers’ idea held water.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A．Statistical reasoning is unique to humans.
B．Brain size is positively related to intelligence.
C．Animals with larger bodies have larger brains.
D．Large animals are smart enough to perform reasoning.
13. What does the underlined word “oppugned” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Declared.
B．Explained.
C．Questioned.
D．Understood.
14. Why did the research team introduce a special approach to the study
A．To test the giraffes’ ability to perform basic counting.
B．To observe the giraffes’ behavior in different situations.
C．To rule out the effect of giraffes’ quantity discrimination.
D．To determine whether giraffes prefer carrots or zucchinis.
15. What do the test results show
A．Giraffes are capable of statistical reasoning.
B．Giraffes’ sense of proportion is relatively limited.
C．Giraffes rely on visual information to make food choices.
D．Giraffes’ food preferences can be changed through training.
E
Psychologists have long been interested in what sets successful people apart from the rest of us. After years of research, key characteristics shared by all Super Successful People (SSPs) are identified as follows.
____16____ SSPs are very enthusiastic about their work and they love what they do. The enthusiasm drives them to achieve their goals and reach new levels of success.
They are driven by a sense of purpose. SSPs know what they want and they have a strong sense of purpose that drives them forward. Whether the goal is making a difference in the world or providing for their family, they are motivated by something deeper than just money or fame. ____17____ They are mentally tough and focused on their goals no matter what happens.
They are resilient (有复原力的). SSPs are known for their resilience in the face of adversity. Whether they encounter a setback in their personal lives or professional careers, they always find a way to get back on their feet and keep going. This indicates they are able to bounce back from problems and failures. They know that these are just part of the journey to success. ____18____
They are disciplined. SSPs always exhibit a high degree of self-control and willpower in everything they do. ____19____ Whether it’s waking up early, eating healthily or never putting today’s work until tomorrow, they always take the necessary steps to achieve their goals.
SSPs are also highly adaptable. ____20____ They are able to stay on top of changes in their industry and keep up with new trends and developments.
A．They are passionate.
B．They are far-sighted.
C．Here are some easy and fun ways to relax in nature.
D．For example, you can listen to soft music before bed.
E．It means using your eyes, ears, and heart to feel nature.
F．These healthy things are helpful in making your stress less.
二、完形填空
At 29 years old, Chris Punsalan isn’t exactly living a typical, 20-something life. While his peers are ____21____ with friends, partying, traveling, or chasing their dreams, he’s at home, taking care of his 97-year-old grandmother.
In 2015, Chris and his family were faced with the difficult ____22____ of what to do with his aging grandmother. ____23____ severe health problems, she could no longer take care of herself. The family had two ____24____: to send her to a care center or to find a full-time caregiver.
In his final semester of college, seeing his grandmother in poor health, Chris determined to be ____25____ for looking after his beloved grandmother after ____26____. It was, after all, she that had taken all the troubles to ____27____ his growing up happily.
As a digital content creator and musician, Chris is keen on preserving ____28____. In 2019, to give the world a(n) ____29____ into life as a caregiver, he posted a video online. And ____30____, his video went viral! He and his grandmother became famous overnight.
____31____ by the reaction his video received, Chris now regularly ____32____ their daily activities and heart-warming interactions. He also posts many helpful ____33____ for others who find themselves in similar caregiving situations.
While Chris may have discovered fame with his grandmother, it’s the ____34____ time they spend together that means the most to him. “Life is so fragile. ____35____ your grandparents and your beloved ones,” Chris says.
21. A．reaching out B．hanging out C．keeping up D．catching up
22. A．threat B．request C．decision D．proposal
23. A．Suffering from B．Depending on C．Living through D．Running across
24. A．attempts B．options C．strategies D．challenges
25. A．anxious B．grateful C．responsible D．necessary
26. A．growth B．success C．promotion D．graduation
27. A．ensure B．identify C．observe D．sponsor
28. A．dreams B．records C．creations D．memories
29. A．story B．insight C．reflection D．overview
30. A．actually B．obviously C．unexpectedly D．gradually
31. A．Impressed B．Attracted C．Urged D．Inspired
32. A．explores B．updates C．contributes D．discusses
33. A．tips B．cases C．documents D．principles
34. A．precious B．tough C．suitable D．unusual
35. A．Defend B．Approach C．Forgive D．Cherish
三、语法填空
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。
Four volunteers, who spent more than a year living in a 1,700-square-foot space ____36____ (create) by NASA to simulate the environment on Mars, walked through the door of their habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to a round of ____37____ (applaud). Haston, the commander, and the other three crew members — Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones—entered the 3D-printed Mars replica on June 25, 2023, as part of a NASA experiment ____38____ (observe) how humans would succeed in living on the Red Planet.
The volunteers grew their own vegetables, maintained equipment, participated in so-called Marswalks and faced stressors ____39____ actual space travelers to Mars could experience, including 22-minute communication delays ____40____ Earth.
The 378-day endeavor was the first of three NASA missions the space agency had planned to test ____41____ humans would respond to the conditions and challenges of living on Mars. The second is scheduled for the spring of 2025, and the third is slated to begin in 2026.
After emerging from isolation on Saturday, Anca Selariu reflected on why she and others chose to dedicate ____42____ (they) to this particular effort. “I ____43____ (ask) many times:Why the obsession with Mars Why go to Mars ” Selariu said. “Because it’s possible. Because space can unite and bring out the ____44____ (good) in us. Because it’s one ____45____ (define) step that Earthlings will take to light the way into the next centuries.”
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你校一年一度的艺术节即将来临。你们班为艺术节准备了一个英语短剧。请给外教Miss Ellis写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.介绍你校的艺术节：
2.你班的准备：
3.请求指导。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Miss Ellis,
I’m writing to ask for your help. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
五、读后续写
47. 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。
The summer finally came. That afternoon, the hot sun was shining brightly, making the tree leaves almost burn and making people’s bodies seem to be on fire. Having nothing interesting to do at home, I decided to go to the pool to enjoy the coolness instead of going swimming. The reason was simple — I still couldn’t swim. I was impatient, and I always failed to do something and suffered losses. So the swimming lesson was put off again and again.
Upon arriving at the gym’s pool, I was greeted by a lively scene. Some people just jumped into the water, with hands entering first and the body following in a smooth motion. Some were kicking their legs rhythmically below the surface. All were happy. That was infectious, and I couldn’t help but feel deep admiration. Then I made a decision!
Taking a deep breath, I followed their example, closing my eyes and jumping into the “vast water” with a plop (扑通声).
At this moment, my head was pointing to the ground and my feet to the sky. When I “plopped” to the bottom, my whole body was swinging hard and my hands and feet lost their ability to feel. I just felt water rushing towards me, and my nose was filled with water. It was very terrible. Suddenly, I was hit by something. I struggled out of the light blue water bit by bit as if being dragged.
“That’s horrible!” I shouted loudly, and while I was complaining, I suddenly realized that I couldn’t swim in the first place, so why should I be shocked Just when I decided to stay away from water, someone gently patted my shoulder and said, “Don’t be discouraged, little girl. Look, swimming requires...” The lady introduced herself as Allison. She gave me a “lecture” on how to hold my breath, how to kick gently, and how to start with floating with the help of a swimming ring, being patient while giving me a demonstration.
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。
“Why not try one more time ” said Allison.
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As the day drew to a close, I still could not swim very well.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A：1.C 2.B 3.C
B：4.B 5.A 6.D 7.C
C：8.C 9.D 10.B 11.A
D：12.B 13.C 14.C 15.A
七选五：16.A 17.C 18.E 19.F 20.G
二、完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B 25.C 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.A 34.A 35.D
三、语法填空
36.created 37.applause 38.to observe 39.that 40.from
41.how 42.themselves 43.am asked 44.best 45.defining
46. 参考范文
Dear Miss Ellis,
I’m writing to ask for your help.
Our school art festival is coming soon, which is a great chance for students to show our talents. Each class needs to put on a performance. Our class decides to put on an English short play.
We have finished writing the script and picked our actors. However, we are confused about pronunciation and body language. Could you spare some time to give us some professional guidance We would really appreciate your help.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
参考范文
“Why not try one more time ” said Allison.
I nodded bravely and grabbed the swimming ring tightly. Following her instructions, I took a deep breath and floated on the water surface. I practiced kicking my legs slowly again and again. Whenever I wanted to give up, Allison cheered me up and corrected my movements patiently. Gradually, I no longer feared the cold water and could float steadily for a short while.
As the day drew to a close, I still could not swim very well.
But I made great progress and overcame my fear of water. Before leaving, I thanked Allison sincerely for her patient guidance. On my way home, I felt proud of myself. I realized that nothing is impossible as long as we dare to have a try and stick to practicing. I made up my mind to come to the pool every weekend to learn swimming.

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