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湖南汉寿县第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期6月阶段检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
The first thing I can tell you about Thabo, my South Africa guide, was that he is the world’s worst driver. From the airport to the heart of the city, he did 100 km per hour, bypassing lorries, motorbikes and taxi-vans crowed with people. The second thing was that he knew everybody and everything about Cape Town. This was good for me.
On the first day, Thabo took me to the suburbs with unpronounceable names — ORanjezicht — from where you can watch the sun go down on Africa. The next day we went to Cape Flats, the run-down township where the buildings were made of cardboard and rusty (生锈的）iron. It was truly vast — nearly a million people live here, side by side. Skinny dogs slid out of the way as Thabo zoomed along roads of mud and rotting rubbish. Some people waved, others stared. Children ran barefoot by the car.
Later that night we walked around the busy Victoria, Cape Town’s most fashionable area. The contrast from the township could not be greater: the smells of cooking rose from the kitchens — Asian, French, Italian. The bars and restaurants were packed, and I soon found out why. Cape Town is a paradise for gourmets (美食家), seafood-lovers and people like me, who just like eating. We went into a charming little pubs, and Thabo told me I couln’t leave Cape Town without trying some Cape seafood, so I did. It’s delicious.
On my final morning, we spent an hour sitting outside a cafe. Then we were driving again, experiencing the diverse landscape — green valleys. It was a great way to say goodbye to a place I knew only too briefly. I promised myself, and Thabo, that I would be back.
1．Why was Thabo considered the worst driver at the beginning
A．He was a real African guide.
B．He seemed to drive fast riskily.
C．He ignored any vehicle passing by.
D．He greeted whoever he knew while driving.
2．What is the author’s impression of Cape Flats
A．It is a beautiful area.
B．It is a lovely country.
C．It is an old dirty town.
D．It is a fashionable city.
3．What ddi the author enjoy doing in Victoria
A．Tasting some tasty sea-food.
B．Driving fast along muddy roads.
C．Observing the sun go down on Africa.
D．Visiting the buildings made of cardboard.
4．How did the author feel when he left Cape Town
A．Excited. B．Uncaring.
C．Content. D．Disappointed.
Tracey’s husband told her, “If you build it, they will come.” So Tracey built a dance studio four years ago, and he was right.
Tracey built Revere Dance Studio in an old large church in Cincinnati, Ohio. It may seem like an odd place to run a dance studio, but this church was disability accessible and that’s just what Tracey was looking for. Tracey needed a new home for her wheelchair dance students after the studio that was hosting the classes closed.
Now Tracey has been teaching free dance classes to students in wheelchairs for over four years. This season, her class is made up of six boys and girls ranging in age from 6 to 11 who attend dance rehearsals (排练) twice a month. Tracey says these classes are about more than the dancing. “For any child to get out on stage is an accomplishment,” Tracey said. Tracey has always considered the students in her “Wonders on Wheels” class to be talented, but this week she got to share their talents with the world. On Sunday, the WOW class debuted (初次登台) a dance routine they’ve been working on since October.
Last October, one week before the dance class reunited for a new season, one of the WOW children, Katie, passed away unexpectedly. Her teammates were heartbroken. They decided to honor their friend by giving this season’s dance to her. Everyone knew how much Katie loved Celine Dion, so the group chose the song My Heart Will Go On for the dance routine.
The six WOW dancers, dressed in white, were surrounded by fourteen dancers dressed in black. These “shadows” are high school girls who volunteer to dance alongside the children in wheelchairs, helping them move across the dance floor. As the song came to an end, a huge round of applause erupted from the audience.
5．Why did Tracey build the dance studio in the church
A．It is free of charge. B．It is near her home.
C．It’s easy for the disabled to use. D．It is big enough to hold dancers.
6．What can best describe Tracey
A．Brave and determined. B．Talented and strict.
C．Devoted and hopeful. D．Generous and kind.
7．What could be the best title for the passage
A．Tracey and her Dancing Career
B．A Wonderful Dance Performance
C．Children in Wheelchairs Struggle in the Dance Studio
D．Children in Wheelchairs Realize Dancing Dreams
Psychologist Julian Rotter published an article in 1966, introducing one of the most significant concepts in psychology, LOC (locus of control) (控制点). It reflects how much we expect our own behavior to affect what happens to us—rather than luck, fate, chance, or powerful others. In Rotter’s LOC test, people were asked to choose between internal and external alternatives. For example, “Many of the unhappy things in people’s lives are partly due to bad luck.” or “People’s misfortunes result from the mistakes they make.”
But are we as internally controlled as we were in 1966 In February 2024, the college students of Stephen Nowicki, PhD took a test. The students’ average LOC score of 12. 86 was more external than the average of 8. 10 found by Rotter in 1966. In fact, his students scored more externally than the prisoners Rotter tested in 1966, who scored an average of 10.33.
How can we explain the trend toward greater externality found in the general population and especially in Generation Z One possibility is that greater externality may be a reflection of the way things are in the more complicated tech-driven world than they were in earlier times. Another more disconcerting possibility is that people in general could be underestimating the control available to them. We know that externality increases in response to disasters but the danger is that victims might remain external even though they are no longer helpless. This is especially noteworthy because individuals who do return to their original internality cope better than those who remain inappropriately external.
Plentiful evidence has shown that internality is associated with more positive outcomes in areas of our lives including academic achievement and satisfaction in social activities. We need our internality. Being internal means taking responsibility for one’s actions, persisting longer, delaying rewards, gathering relevant information, and resisting pressure. Just as Rotter said,“Active steps should be taken to turn around this troubling trend because if feelings of externality continued, we may be heading for a society where each person sits back, watching the world go by.”
8．Which statement reflects an internal locus of control in Rotter’s LOC test
A．Success is the result of hard work.
B．Sometimes I feel dizzy after a shower.
C．Being famous is what everyone goes after.
D．I will feel relieved when my problems are solved.
9．What did the test performed by Stephen Nowicki discover
A．His students are more internally controlled.
B．His students are more externally controlled.
C．His students rely heavily on personal responsibility.
D．His students have similar LOC scores as those tested in 1966.
10．What does the underlined word “disconcerting” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Encouraging. B．Reassuring. C．Confusing. D．Upsetting.
11．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．Externality leads to social progress.
B．Personal responsibility is becoming overlooked.
C．Efforts must be made to increase internality.
D．Internality is the basic requirement for people.
Entering the main office of the Anderson Center, it's not uncommon to hear music, since the property has long served as an artists’ community.
But recently, the sounds ringing through the building began to sound unlike others. The music was from the center's art gallery, where Jarrelle Barton practices his guzheng.
Although the ancient Chinese instrument is popular worldwide, guzheng players are rare in Minnesota, and Barton is the first one to participate in Anderson's residency program, “He was chosen because of his technical capabilities, as well as his potential,” said Stephanie Rogers, the center's director.
Most kids of Barton's age are more likely to take up the piano or guitar. But as his grandmother described him, Baton is a “special person”—a little quiet, but with very deep feelings. When he first saw a picture of a guzheng, he tried to make his own out of a wooden tea tray and guitar strings. But the instrument he made was very different from a guzheng. It was light, and it didn't sound great.
Barton begged his grandmother to buy him a guzheng. She agreed, but added that he had to really practice and become a good guzheng player.
Acquiring the instrument proved less complicated than learning to play it. Barton couldn't find any textbooks in English, and the online courses he found were in Chinese too. So, he started teaching himself Mandarin (普通话). At the same time, he accustomed his body to “feeling” guzheng music.
Barton recently uploaded his videos to the social media platform Sina Weibo. They soon went viral, with viewers making comments such as “Great!” or “This foreigner can play our music.”
Music goes beyond nationality. You can learn an instrument regardless of what language you speak. You can learn any instrument you'd like and create music to share with people.
12．Why was Barton the first one to participate in Anderson's residency program
A．His grandmother insisted.
B．He was the first to play guzheng.
C．His skills and talent were impressive.
D．He was one of the few who could play guzheng.
13．How did Barton feel when he first saw a picture of a guzheng
A．Puzzled. B．Excited.
C．Disappointed. D．Anxious.
14．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Music is the best way to communicate.
B．Music can be spread far and wide.
C．Music is a universal language.
D．Music can go further.
15．What is the purpose of the text
A．To promote a music program.
B．To advertise the Anderson Center.
C．To persuade foreigner to play guzheng.
D．To introduce the great power of music.
Living in the same room with someone for a whole school year is a source of anxiety for most college freshmen. 16 Many college roommates become lifelong friends. Here are tips for an enjoyable and supportive roommate bond.
It is quite common for roommates to hold distinct needs and preferences. For instance, one may have a higher standard for a neat and orderly living space than the other, or you may prefer to listen to music while studying, whereas your roommate can’t concentrate with it on. 17 Share these preferences and expectations early on. It’ll save you both from unnecessary conflicts.
You could be an outgoing person who loves being around people and feels energized in groups, but that might not be true of your roommate. They may need some quiet time. 18 Try alternating between who uses the room and who heads to the library. Talk it over, and make sure you don’t overstep boundaries when inviting others over.
19 Don’t wait until they grow enormous. Is your roommate doing something that’s bothering you Borrowing your things without asking Leaving the room a mess too often Address these issues in a calm and friendly manner the moment you notice them. It’s way easier to fix a problem when it first comes up than when it turns into a deep-seated issue.
College is a period for learning and growth for you and your roommate. 20 New challenges will surface along the way. You might begin with a close bond and gradually drift apart, or it could be the other way around — growing closer over time. Don’t stay stuck in the past. Be open to transformations and go with the flow!
A．You two can’t be on good terms.
B．Solve problems while they’re still small.
C．Don’t disclose others’ private information.
D．Yet having a roommate can be quite rewarding.
E．So be careful about bringing friends into your room.
F．Clear and open communication from the get-go is vital.
G．During this time, you will both undergo multiple changes.
二、完形填空
My mom loved to pass her wisdom to me: ”Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.” She was referring to her bitter-taste foods like dill pickles and rhubarb (大黄叶). But I was not a big fan.
Three years ago, I finally decided to ask if I could 21 out her rhubarb while weeding the garden. “ 22 not!” Mom gasped, throwing me a(n) 23 look. Clearly, I had underestimated her 24 for it. However, as I continued 25 , I thought about how rhubarb is one of the first to appear in spring. It 26 the snowy ground before the arrival of other plants. How can anyone fail to 27 it When those first sprouts (嫩芽) appeared, Mom would count them like a 28 counting a newborn’s fingers and toes.
When I was a kid and my mom gave me that pie, it made me 29 to try. In my teens, it made me complain about the bitterness. Even ice cream or candies did not 30 the deal for my young taste buds (味蕾). Rhubarb was something to be 31 at all costs.
Then, last summer, I came across the 32 for her rhubarb pie in an old drawer. So I decided to give it a 33 . A few attempts later, I served rhubarb pie to family and guests. All agreed, including me, that it tasted incredible.
Since then I’ve come to a 34 about rhubarb. Rhubarb’s taste may be lost on children, but adults can 35 it. Like my wise mother, I now understand that “Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.”
21．A．dig B．check C．figure D．smell
22．A．Absolutely B．Possibly C．Basically D．Technically
23．A．warm B．anxious C．curious D．sharp
24．A．talent B．affection C．patience D．ambition
25．A．asking B．weeding C．assessing D．walking
26．A．makes for B．takes in C．breaks through D．puts down
27．A．admire B．miss C．ignore D．question
28．A．friend B．doctor C．parent D．child
29．A．grateful B．content C．guilty D．reluctant
30．A．enlarge B．cancel C．sweeten D．postpone
31．A．obtained B．gathered C．praised D．avoided
32．A．letter B．bill C．recipe D．menu
33．A．break B．shot C．second D．rest
34．A．resolution B．suggestion C．decision D．conclusion
35．A．appreciate B．achieve C．tolerate D．provide
三、语法填空
语法填空
Letters from Father Christmas is a book which illustrates how the famous writer Tolkien keeps Christmas as the magic moment 36 his children as long as he can. Many people regard Christmas as a special moment in a year 37 (especial) for children. So Tolkien wrote this book, 38 (extend)the magic moment for his children.
Every Christmas, besides the gifts, an envelope will 39 (address) to the children from Father Christmas, which is truly written by their father——Tolkien. The letters show the magic and awesome 40 (story) about Santa Claus, for example the Polar Bear as well as the troubles that Father Christmas might encounter. Surprisingly, unlike other parents,Tolkien did not mention how to punish his children, if they were not good. Nevertheless,as children grow up, Tolkien writes something 41 (differ) in order to educate his children. He reminds them in his book that not all of the things 42 they wish will come. If they are not satisfied with the current issues, just remember there are plenty of starving and poor people all over 43 world. By 44 (show)of Father Christmas, Tolkien wishes people can enjoy Christmas and share true spirit with others. Meanwhile, he also 45 (indicate) his special love for children and he is the real Father Christmas for his children.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，中国空间站“天宫课堂”太空投课将于近期举行，校学生会委托你写一则通知告知全体学生相关事宜。
要点：1.授课教师：宇航员；
方式：现场直播；
内容：太空生活、实验演示。
2.观看时间：下周三15:45开始；
地点：校大厅。
3.联系方式：LH@
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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五、书面表达
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。
I am a writer for a health and fitness magazine that focuses on success stories about weight loss. For years I have written about other people and their journey to a healthy body, mind and spirit. But I’ve never written my own story.
I wasn’t always overweight. Until age five, I was a healthy, active kid. It wasn’t until my parents started having problems that resulted in a divorce that I turned to food. I struggled with my weight throughout my school years and I reached 260 pounds at college. Today, more than a decade later, people don’t believe that I ever weighed that much. Even I have to pull out the previous pictures to remember. At that time, I never looked at myself in the mirror. I never looked at others in the eye for fear of what they would say about me. I was shy. I was ashamed. I was depressed. I was scared. I even couldn’t find my self-worth. I had no idea what the future would look like.
Like most people I wrote about, I tried all the fad diets (时下流行的节食方法). And what I didn’t realize was that the worst thing I could do was to use food as a form of punishment. That struggling period lasted for a long time.
One night before graduating from college, I looked at my body and imagined myself at eighty-five years old. If I continued walking the path I was on, who would I be What would I look like I saw overweight and health problems. I saw loneliness and unsolved emotional pain. I didn’t like what I saw. Then, I turned to an old college professor for advice. She merely shrugged (耸肩) and said, “You just have to choose.” I was quite confused at that moment. What kind of advice was that Choose what How could I choose Noticing my puzzled expression, the professor just handed me a health book.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the book, I knew what I should choose.
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Although the process was challenging, my hard work paid off.
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参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C
5．C 6．D 7．D
8．A 9．B 10．D 11．C
12．C 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．D 17．F 18．E 19．B 20．G
21．A 22．A 23．D 24．B 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．C 29．D 30．C 31．D 32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A
36．for 37．especially 38．extending 39．be addressed 40．stories 41．different 42．that 43．the 44．showing 45．indicates
46．One possible version
Notice
In order to help youngsters further learn about science, the crew aboard China’s space will deliver a live science lecture.
As scheduled, the lecture is to be held at 15:45 next Wednesday in the school hall, during which astronauts will demonstrate how they live and how to conduct experiments in the station. Whoever desires to attend sign your name here as soon as possible. For any question, please e-mail at LH@.
Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire more knowledge and get fully developed. We are convinced you will benefit a lot from it.
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47． Inspired by the book, I knew what I should choose. I decided to make a change in my life. I started by setting small, achievable goals, such as walking 30 minutes a day and eating more vegetables. I also began to keep a journal to track my progress and reflect on my emotions. Gradually, I noticed that I was feeling more energetic and positive. I joined a support group where I met others who were on similar journeys. Sharing experiences and encouragement with them helped me stay motivated. Over time, I learned to view food as nourishment rather than a source of comfort or punishment. I realized that true health is not just about losing weight, but about finding balance and self-acceptance.
Although the process was challenging, my hard work paid off. I lost weight steadily and gained confidence in myself. I started to look at myself in the mirror and smile, something I hadn’t done in years. I began to engage more with people, no longer fearing their judgment. My relationships improved, and I felt a sense of purpose that I had never experienced before. Today, I am proud of the person I have become. I have not only transformed my body but also my mind and spirit. Now, as a writer, I am finally ready to share my own story, hoping to inspire others who are struggling with similar challenges

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