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湖南长沙市望城区第六中学
2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening Times
Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.
Admission Charges
Hall & Gardens Gardens
Adults: 12.00 8.00
Groups 9 5.5
Special Events
Producers: Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester
A．20 minutes. B．25 minutes. C．45 minutes. D．90 minutes.
2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens
A． 12.00. B． 9.00. C． 8.0 D． 5.50
3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show
A．Producers’ Market. B．Holker Garden Festival.
C．National Garden Day. D．Winter Market.
B
Keeping food cold often comes with a hidden problem: Traditional ice melts (融化), leaving pools of water that can make drinks watery, damage products, or even spread dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created jelly ice, a reusable and biodegradable (可生物降解的) alternative that cools like ice but never melts into liquid.
The new material is made of 90% water and can be shaped into various forms. It stays solid below freezing, softens at room temperature, and can be reused by simply washing and refreezing. “Compared to regular ice of the same shape and size, jelly ice has up to 80% of the cooling efficiency,” said Jiahan Zou, a study researcher, “We can reuse the material and maintain the heat absorbance across multiple cooling and warning cycles, an advantage that regular ice cannot offer.”
The project began when UC Davis food scientists noticed how much ice was used in fish-processing plants and how meltwater could spread bacteria. Seeking a safer option for grocery seafood displays, the team turned to gelatin a food-safe material whose protein structure can trap water even as it freezes and thaws (解冻).
After years of testing, the researchers perfected a simple, one-step process for making jelly ice. The material is made from natural components and can be biodegraded after use. It doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, even offering a side benefit of improving tomato plant growth when added to soil.
Beyond grocery stores, jelly ice could have wide applications. It could help preserve medical supplies during shipping, reduce waste in biotechnology, and provide reliable cooling options. It promises fresher food shipments without the mess of melting ice packs while also offering a sustainable alternative that reduces pollution risks and supports agriculture
Although licenses for the technology have already been secured, jelly ice is not yet available for public purchase. It still requires market analysis, product design, and large-scale production testing. Inspired by its success, the team is now studying other natural polymers, such as plant-based proteins, to see if similar innovations can be developed.
4. What is one advantage of jelly ice over traditional ice
A．Fixed shape. B．Saving water.
C．Repeated use. D．Cooling efficiency.
5. What does the author imply about jelly ice in paragraphs 3 and 4
A．It stretches tomato growing cycles
B．It adopts a bacteria-free material.
C．It shortens the freezing time.
D．It lowers environmental impacts.
6. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The official approval is underway.
B．Jelly ice needs further development.
C．Traditional ice will soon disappear.
D．Other natural polymers will be available.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Game-changer That Controls Bacteria.
B．A Cooling Alternative That We Can Order.
C．A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Melt.
D．A Quick Fix That Cuts Biological Pollution.
C
Hidden beside the crowded Western Market food hall, a brightly-lit vending machine (自动售货机) is turning heads. Instead of snacks or drinks, this one sells something more enriching: books.
Inspired by a European book vending machine and troubled by the struggles of her fellow prize-winning authors, Lauren Woods, an award-winning fiction author herself, launched LitBox. The vending machine serves works by Washington, D.C.-area authors, including those from small presses or ignored by traditional bookstores. For Woods, LitBox is more than a novel idea; it’s a passion project designed to make local literature more available and the publishing world more inclusive.
By offering literature from outside the usual commercial pattern, LitBox stands as a living challenge to an industry centering on major publishers. Woods holds that quality doesn’t always match mass-market standards, and the sales back her up — readers now choose small-press titles at rates nearly equal to those from major ones. This reader support is especially significant for a city facing cuts in arts funding, as LitBox has proven itself an essential grass-roots literary lifeline. “Everyone is telling you that your words and your voice don’t matter,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of saying: Actually, they do.”
LitBox features a variety of selections from poetry and fiction to children’s books, all by D.C.-area writers. Noticing passers-by captured by the vending machine throughout the day, Western Market’s manager Danielle Fisher says that LitBox fits right into the community-first atmosphere of the space. “The idea that LitBox showcases local authors is really a special touch.”
Woods collected nearly $7,000 to launch the project and is now working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books. “I’m so proud to live in this city,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of sharing my pride in the people I live with and talk to every day.”
With one simple but powerful idea, Woods is helping rewrite the rules of access and visibility in publishing.
8. Why is LitBox a passion project to Woods
A．It possesses commercial potential.
B．It promotes local literary works.
C．It will help local literature win prizes.
D．It will replace traditional bookstores.
9. What might Woods agree with
A．Readers avoid major publishers.
B．Market standards define readership.
C．Arts funding favors local literature.
D．Small presses have big impacts.
10. What can be inferred about LitBox in paragraph 4
A．It reflects community services.
B．It attracts business investment.
C．It features authors nationwide.
D．It receives public recognition.
11. How will Woods develop LitBox in the future
A．By cooperating with more publishers.
B．By extending its distribution.
C．By raising funds for more authors.
D．By diversifying its book selection.
D
British man David Ferguson holds more than one identity. Though better known for his translations of Chinese classics and government documents, his connection with China began around two decades ago.
He first came to China in 2004 to visit his future in-laws in Jilin. Two years later, he moved to China and soon discovered a striking contrast between the reality he witnessed and the narrative presented by certain Western media. It was then that he resolved to become a journalist and share what he truly saw in person.
During his years of reporting, one of his most memorable experiences is one in Nantong, where he encountered self-made business people in the textile (纺织) industry who built international enterprises out of nothing. “In the early 1970s, one of them travelled to Romania with a backpack of pillowcases and tablecloths. Knowing little Romanian, he penciled the pronunciation of the words in Chinese pinyin so that he could communicate,” Ferguson recalled. “They make me understand why Chinese people are successful in business, and why China has a successful economy.”
In 2010, Ferguson joined the Foreign Languages Press, and has since authored several books introducing Chinese cities. According to him, China’s remarkable achievements and prosperity (繁荣) over the past decades are also due to its stable social and economic system. Besides, as a senior editor, his job is to carefully compare and refine the translations of the Chinese texts, ensuring that they gain the broadest recognition in the English context.
In 2023, David Ferguson was awarded the Orchid Awards, a recognition to international friends for enhancing cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As he stated in his acceptance speech, among the people who built the Forbidden City, there were craftsmen, and there were also those who helped them carry materials. “Translators are the wood carriers,” he said, “What we build is development, prosperity and world peace.”
12. Why did Ferguson decide to become a journalist
A．To pursue a career in China.
B．To present a true image of China.
C．To introduce Chinese culture.
D．To compare China and the West.
13. What factors contributed to China’s economic success, according to Ferguson
A．Chinese people’s drive and creativity.
B．Chinese people’s vision and honesty.
C．Chinese people’s courage and integrity.
D．Chinese people’s generosity and patience.
14. Why did Ferguson compare translators to “wood carriers”
A．They play a crucial but hidden role.
B．They take on minor responsibilities.
C．They do heavy and continuous work.
D．They support professional exchanges.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A True Story Behind Western Media
B．A Secret of China’s Rapid Development
C．A Foreigner’s Passion for Academic Exchange
D．A British Man’s Devotion to Documenting China
七选五
When asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made 16_______.
You tend to explain something in more detail — than required and beyond what is useful.
17_______ For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the “direct and simple response’’ doesn’t get across enough information.
Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard.18_______ This fear can follow into adulthood and lead to a need to explain everything so that they’re not punished again. Overexplaining might have developed as a handling strategy and defence mechanism, making it hard to stop, especially when coupled with a fear of rejection or being abandoned.
It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you’re explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more.19_______.
One of the hardest things is learning to “just say no”, When you’re asked to do something you don’t really want to do, it can be difficult not to explain in detail.20_______ In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.”
A．In this case you are overexplaining.
B．But it gets easier with more practice.
C．You feel sorry for what you have explained.
D．Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation.
E．They were worried about the environment they grew up in.
F．Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain.
G．By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person’s feelings.
二、完形填空
The old tree in our backyard had always been there. Its branches stretched wide,21_______ much of the sunlight. When autumn came, its leaves covered the ground and filled our garbage bags.
One weekend, I decided it was time for the tree to go. It made the yard22_______ and I wanted more light for the garden. I called a local worker, who came to take a look. “It’s23_______,” he said, “Are you sure ”
I nodded. “I think so.”
The next morning, before the work24_______ my daughter asked what was happening. When I told her, she grew25_______. “That’s where the birds sleep,” she said.
I hadn’t thought about that. Still, I believed I had made a practical26_______.
While waiting, I stood under the tree and looked up. I noticed small27_______ on the trunk — lines showing how much it had grown over the years, I28_______ tying a swing to one of its branches when my daughter was little, and sitting in the29_______ on hot summer afternoons.
When the worker arrived, I30_______. “Could we wait a bit ” I asked.
We never did31_______ the tree. Instead, we trimmed (修剪) a few branches. The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less32_______. But the birds returned, and so did, something else — a sense of33_______.
Now, when leaves fall in autumn, I34_______ them with my daughter. It takes more time, but I no longer see it as a problem. Sometimes, keeping something is more35_______ than clearing it away.
21.A．absorbing B．reflecting C．leaking D．blocking
22.A．busy B．messy C．lively D．deserted
23.A．healthy B．dead C．ugly D．neat
24.A．began B．ended C．continued D．stopped
25.A．excited B．quiet C．interested D．exhausted
26.A．rule B．deal C．choice D．assumption
27.A．bugs B．nests C．branches D．marks
28.A．remembered B．imagined C．celebrated D．admitted
29.A．tent B．trunk C．shade D．forest
30.A．fainted B．confirmed C．hesitated D．complained
31.A．cut down B．sell off C．bring back D．climb up
32.A．air B．light C．color D．attention
33.A．mystery B．distance C．humanity D．balance
34.A．hide B．observe C．gather D．store
35.A．graceful B．meaningful C．creative D．convenient
三、语法填空
Initially built during the Sui Dynasty, the Xi’an City Wall now circles the historic city. Yet its long life has not escaped damage. By the early 1980s, before Xi’ an undertook a36_______ (sweep) restoration campaign, much of the structure37_______ (fall) into a state of disrepair.
Today, data has become the wall’s newest guardian. High-precision 3D modeling has mapped its entire structure, creating38_______ complete digital foundation. Plus, over 3,000 monitoring points and 1,300 smart devices track minor signs of structural damage39_______ (cause) by anything from settlement to displacement, and feed data into a center40_______ AI analyzes and anticipates potential risks. These findings have not just informed targeted repairs that preserve the City Wall41_______ addressed hidden weaknesses as well.
While technology plays a key role in its42_______ (preserve), the wall has long been part of citizens’ daily life in Xi’an. Visitors bike along its 12-meter-wide top, watch cultural performances, or take photos while dressed43_______ traditional Hanfu against the backdrop of its ancient gates. Around the-wall, some cafes and guesthouses offer “wall-view” rooms. The contrast — the modern on the old — connects locals to the44_______ (dynasty) that once ruled from here.
Watching the city evolve through centuries, the wall is more than bricks and earth. Here, tradition meets technology, and the past45_______ (breathe) through modern life — brick by brick, byte (字节) by byte.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了市美术馆在你校组织的“艺术进校园活动”。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享此次经历，内容包括：
(1)活动内容；
(2)你的感想。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
As Ella managed to get through the fan zone area, she thought about Tom Masterton. He had the seat next to hers and each week, before and after the match, there was always time for a casual chat. Now, after long, drawn-out weeks without their beloved football, she was eager to share her new college life and catch up on Tom’s recent news
His family didn’t share his love of the beautiful game, so he seemed happy to chat with Ella He was proud of his children and grandkids, though, and lived in hope that, one day, Theo, his youngest grandson, might understand and come along.
At the entrance Ella opened her backpack for a security check. Two bars of chocolate sat on top ready for their big moment when, or if, it arrived. It had become sort of a rule that the two would eat a square each after every home goal.
Ella made her way to her seat, put down her backpack. and looked at the empty space beside her. Usually her old friend would be ready and waiting, holding up his ancient mechanical watch as a joke when she arrived, It wasn’t like him to be late, which made her uneasy.
Just then, a-young man edged past her and sat straight down in Tom’s seat. She side-eyed him, failing to find any sign to identify him as a home supporter. And he seemed quite uninterested that their team had just scored. He even stole a quick glance at Ella as if they had known each other.
Suddenly, a voice came from the ground announcer asking all supporters to stand and pay tribute (致敬) to a home supporter who had recently passed away. Ella froze in her seat — the tribute took place in the 76w minute and Tom was aged seventy-six. The club rose as one, clapping solidly for 60 seconds to show their appreciation for a long-time fellow supporter.
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。
Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks.
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Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.A 17.D 18.F 19.B 20.G
完形填空
21.D 22.B 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.C 31.A 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.B
语法填空
36.sweeping 37.had fallen 38.a 39.caused 40.where
41.but 42.preservation 43.in 44.dynasties 45.breathes
书信范文
Dear Alex,
I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week.
We enjoyed professional painting lectures first. Artists from the city gallery showed us many traditional and modern artworks. We also got a chance to try watercolor painting ourselves.
This activity opened my eyes to the beauty of art. It taught me art is everywhere around us and brought me great joy. I hope more such activities will be held in our school.
Yours,
Li Hua
续写范文
Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. She realized he must be Theo, Tom’s little grandson. She gently comforted him and told him all the warm stories about his grandpa coming to every match alone and chatting with her. Theo said he came here to feel close to his grandpa, who loved this team deeply.
Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo. She told him it was the small treat she and Tom shared after each goal. Theo took it and smiled through tears. They spent the rest of the match talking about Tom’s love for football. Theo understood how much joy the sport had brought his grandpa and promised he would keep coming to the games in memory of his grandfather.

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