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湖南长沙市一中广雅中学
2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Toy-Making Competition
Get ready to put your creativity into making toys and show your talent at this annual event! Find a friend to participate as a team of two or simply take part as an individual.
There are two categories in the competition. Remember to register for the correct category!
Junior Category
Open to Junior High School students only.
Participants have to:
·include the use of bottle caps as part of the toy.
·submit at least one photo of themselves creating the toy.
Senior Category
Open to Senior High School students only.
Participants have to:
·submit a toy that demonstrates scientific concepts creatively.
·provide a journal that records details and photographs of the toy-making process.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
·Only 10 individuals / teams from each category will be shortlisted (把……列入入围名单) to compete in the finals. Shortlisted participants will be informed by email.
Awards & Prizes
Junior Category
·First Prize: Handheld gaming device worth $300
·Second Prize: Robotics set worth $250
·3 Honorary Awards: $100 voucher (代金券) each
Senior Category
·First Prize: Laptop worth $1,000
·Second Prize: Mobile phone worth $600
·Third Prize: Handheld gaming device worth $300
·2 Distinction Awards: $150 voucher each
Important Dates
Event Event Description
Registration Deadline All registration forms must be submitted in person at Science Centre by 31 May.
Toy Entry Submission All toys must be submitted personally at Science Centre on 5 — 6 Jul.
Final Judging & Round Shortlisted participants will be tasked to create a toy on the spot with the materials provided on 14 Aug.
Award Ceremony Winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony on 23 Nov.
1. What is required of a Senior High participant
A．Sending photographs of themselves.
B．Making toys using plastic bottle caps.
C．Recording their toy creation process.
D．Forming a team with another or more.
2. What might a Junior High participant win
A．A laptop or a $150 voucher.
B．A robotics set or a $150 voucher.
C．A mobile phone or a $100 voucher.
D．A handheld gaming device or a $100 voucher.
3. When might participants be emailed to join the final round
A．On 31 May.
B．On 5 Jul.
C．On 10 Aug.
D．On 23 Nov.
B
“I’ve always enjoyed gardening, but I’ve always been aware from the get-go that there had to be more to being a professional garden designer than that,” says Karen Martin, who worked in real estate before changing careers. “I committed to gaining a deeper understanding of the principles of design. To do that I signed up for a difficult training program that covered everything from the basics of landscape design to more advanced topics.”
In addition to formal education, gaining practical experience is essential for developing the skills needed to be a successful garden designer. “I also spent countless hours volunteering at botanical gardens to gain hands-on experience in the field,” Karen recalls. “It was during these experiences that I learned about plant care and design, and how they interact to create beautiful outdoor spaces.”
“Those interested in becoming a landscape gardener may try building a collection of photographs, drafts, or computer drawings of garden plans that demonstrate skills and creativity,” Karen suggests. “As I gained experience, I started building a catalogue (目录簿) of my work to show my abilities to potential clients or employers.”
One of the most rewarding aspects of the job for Karen has been the opportunity to work with clients to turn their outdoor spaces into something truly unique and beautiful. “I love listening to my clients’ visions and bringing them to life through thoughtful design and plant selection. Seeing the joy on their faces as they walk through their newly designed garden is an experience that never gets old,” says Karen.
“Of course, like any profession, there are challenges. The long hours are tiring, and the weather and soil conditions can all present obstacles (障碍) to creating the perfect outdoor space. But it’s these challenges that make the job all the more rewarding when you’re able to overcome them and create something truly special.
“All in all, becoming a professional garden designer allows me to combine my love for nature with my desire to create beauty. Plus, I always end up having a good night’s rest due to the physical parts of the job. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Karen concludes.
4. What might Karen think of the training program
A．It played a key role in her job switch.
B．It was too difficult for her to complete.
C．It focused much on basic designing.
D．It failed to meet her expectations.
5. What does Karen suggest potential landscape gardeners do
A．Start their own garden.
B．Listen to employers’ ideas.
C．Volunteer at botanical gardens.
D．Build up their bank of work samples.
6. What gives Karen lasting joy in her work
A．Working long hours under the sun.
B．Watching clients’ satisfied reactions.
C．Overcoming bad weather and soil conditions.
D．Gaining a deeper understanding of gardening.
7. For what reason does Karen appreciate the physical aspect of her job
A．It benefits her sleep.
B．It keeps her energetic.
C．It strengthens her muscles.
D．It inspires her curiosity about nature.
C
There are millions of so-called end-user programmers. They’re not going into a career as a professional programmer or computer scientist. They’re going into business, teaching, law, or any number of professions — and they just need a little programming to be more efficient.
If you’ve sorted your email based on rules, customized a game, written a program in Photoshop, used R programming language to analyze some data, or automated a repetitive work process, you’re an end-user programmer.
As an educator who teaches programming, I want to help students in fields other than computer science achieve their goals. But learning how to program well enough to write finished programs can be hard to achieve in a single course because learning the syntax (句法规则) of a programming language takes a lot of time for many students. As a result, a lot of students end up barely able to write small functions, let alone write a full program that can help make their lives better.
Tools built on large language models such as GitHub Copilot may allow me to change these outcomes. Because students can use these tools to handle some of the lower-level details of programming, it frees them to focus on bigger-picture questions that are at the heart of writing software programs.
At the University of California, San Diego, I’ve created an introductory programming course primarily for those who are not computer science students that features Copilot. In this course, I’ve been giving students large, open-ended projects and couldn’t be happier with what they have created. For example, in a project where students had to find and analyze online datasets, I had a neuroscience major create a data visualization tool that illustrated how age and other factors affected cancer risk.
Given the rhetoric about how AI is ruining education by writing papers for students and doing their homework, you might be surprised to hear educators like me talking about its benefits. In my introductory programming course, I see firsthand how AI can empower students in specific ways and expand the ranks of end-user programmers.
8. Which characterizes end-user programmers
A．Programming in person to enhance efficiency.
B．Helping many with computer problems.
C．Seeking a career in software companies.
D．Developing large language models.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．Suggestions for writing small functions.
B．Challenges of traditional programming teaching.
C．The importance of learning programming syntax.
D．The total makeup of a well-functional full program.
10. What would the author call the data visualization tool
A．A fruitless attempt.
B．A half-finished project.
C．A remarkable achievement.
D．A task demanding joint efforts.
11. What does the underlined word “rhetoric” in the last paragraph mean
A．Historical facts.
B．Technical terms.
C．Critical judgments.
D．Educational theories.
D
Alita has been highly sensitive to criticism since she was a child. “Three years ago we did patient satisfaction surveys,” explains Alita, who is now a distinguished doctor. “My patients loved the attention I gave them, and my reviews were largely positive. Yet there were a few patients who complained that I sometimes ran late. I haven’t felt the same way about my practice since.”
Sound familiar If you’re like Alita, you’ve probably been hearing the same advice for much of your life: “Don’t be so sensitive.” Yet new research suggests that this is far harder for some than others.
Three factors can be used to measure our sensitivity to feedback (反馈). The first is Baseline. Some people have a relatively high baseline — they always seem so cheerful no matter how much pressure they are under. Others may have a relatively low happiness baseline, being dissatisfied with their lives, regardless of how well things may be going.
The second variable is Swing. For someone with small swing, nothing excites them much, and few things really get them too upset. If you swing wider emotionally, your ups and downs will be more intense and you’ll require less stimulation to move you off your baseline.
And finally, Sustain or Recovery. How long do you sustain a bounce in your step in the wake of an appreciative email from an important customer How long does it take you to recover from the public dressing-down you got from your boss on the newsroom floor
Researchers estimate that biological makeup accounts for about 40% of how we react, and whether it’s a little more or a little less doesn’t matter. The bigger point is that a significant part of how we react to negative feedback comes not from our biological makeup, but rather, from the story we tell ourselves about what the feedback means.
We can all learn to manage feedback more skillfully by learning how to see the feedback at “actual size.” Feedback should be bound in time (feedback about right now is not about the future) and by specificity (feedback about one thing is not about everything) and by size (needing to improve by 10% is different from needing to improve by 80%).
12. What do we know about Alita
A．She values her work over her emotions.
B．She is overly affected by negative comments.
C．She uses patient surveys to improve her job.
D．She has decided to change her work attitude.
13. Which describes a person with a low baseline and a wide swing
A．Being easily upset and sensitive to feedback.
B．Staying calm and content despite hardships.
C．Feeling low often but rarely reacting strongly.
D．Being always cheerful but overreacting to criticism.
14. What does “Sustain or Recovery” refer to
A．The ability to stay positive.
B．The frequency of bad emotions.
C．The tendency to dismiss feedback.
D．The duration of emotional impact.
15. What is key to managing feedback effectively
A．Focusing on future outcomes.
B．Responding to all feedback equally.
C．Understanding our biological reactions.
D．Interpreting feedback clearly and specifically.
七选五
Squawk to the Moon, Little Goose by Edna Mitchell Preston was the first book in my childhood that inspired me to read and dream.
It is the tale of a little goose who night after night watches the moon with great admiration. One night she saw the reflection of the moon in the pond. ___16___ She believes that the moon has fallen into the pond. Although it is only a reflection on the water’s surface, it becomes the springboard for the adventures of this little goose. ___17___ As a four-year-old kid, I thought, “This is the coolest bird I have ever known!”
Books that inspire the imagination and allow us to share stories are what I value. I especially appreciate literature that facilitates personal and professional journeys towards action.
You see, this children’s book was the first step towards my own development of seeing the world differently. ___18___ From that point on, I became devoted to the helping and advocating of other-than-human beings. This term refers to our first mother, the earth, and all of her children (plants, animals, seen, unseen).
___19___ It also made me realize that my footprints truly mattered. I have lived with these themes and life teachings my entire life. A couple of decades later, I still think about the antics (荒唐行为) of that little goose. I continue to read material that shapes who I am and who I can be. A good book does have the power to change lives. ___20___
A．It certainly did mine.
B．I decided to read it again.
C．This goose is truly a creative thinker.
D．She stays in the pond with her family members.
E．This little winged being is determined to save the moon.
F．It planted the seed of my concern for the non-human world.
G．This book taught me I had a very important role in this world.
二、完形填空
Recently I read a story shared by a girl called Lauren Campbell. It was so ___21___. In her social media post, Lauren ___22___ that her dad did not have much growing up. Hence, when he ___23___ his own family, he did everything he could to give them a ___24___ life. But it wasn’t just his own family that he ___25___, it turns out. And that shines through in the ___26___ he gave some of Lauren’s classmates.
The story began when Lauren’s dad learned about a (n) ___27___ school field trip that would cost each student 40. Upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but wonder about who couldn’t ___28___ it. He asked Lauren what happened to kids who couldn’t pay, and she didn’t know. ___29___, her dad didn’t need a sure ___30___ in order to decide what he’d do next: pay for every single kid who couldn’t afford the trip.
A week after the field trip, Lauren got pulled into the school office and given a ___31___ letter to her dad. She was so ___32___ but later discovered her dad’s kind act. When Lauren asked him about it, his ___33___ for doing so was simple: “I know how it feels to be ___34___, and no child should ever feel that way.”
Nothing warms my heart like folks who take care of others. Acts of kindness like this, I find, ___35___ greatly to our world being a much better, happier place!
21. A．heart-warming B．time-consuming C．backbreaking D．mouthwatering
22. A．apologized B．discovered C．revealed D．complained
23. A．directed B．established C．recognized D．sought
24. A．quieter B．busier C．longer D．better
25. A．took advantage of B．looked out for C．relied on D．dealt with
26. A．trick B．award C．gift D．post
27. A．frequent B．underdeveloped C．secret D．upcoming
28. A．afford B．decline C．believe D．change
29. A．Besides B．Otherwise C．Nevertheless D．Therefore
30. A．statistic B．answer C．sign D．promise
31. A．standard B．congratulatory C．thank-you D．face-saving
32. A．confused B．disappointed C．excited D．ashamed
33. A．explanation B．method C．excuse D．ambition
34. A．associated B．infected C．judged D．excluded
35. A．respond B．contribute C．appeal D．add
三、语法填空
Have you ever run ___36___ someone and their name just doesn’t come to you ___37___, you walk into a room and suddenly can’t recall why you’re there Being ___38___ (forget) can be really annoying. But what if I tell you that there are good reasons for our memories fading away (逐渐消失)
In an interview, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath uses a storage ___39___ (compare). We don’t tend to store everything we’ve ever owned in our house. ___40___ (similar), we don’t need to store all our memories either. He says, “If we didn’t forget anything, we’d be storing too many memories, and you’d never be able to find ___41___ you want.”
We also need to forget things in order to update our memories with new information. Imagine you get used to ___42___ same school timetable for a whole year, but the next year, you have new procedures. Your brain needs to be flexible and forget irrelevant details ___43___ (handle) the new information.
And, if you’ve ever been ___44___ (convince) that you know a word, but it just doesn’t pop into your head, you’re not alone. This tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon may suggest that some things are not fully forgotten, just currently inaccessible. Those with a higher level of knowledge ___45___ (affect) more by this according to studies such as “Impact of knowledge and age on tip-of-the-tongue rates”, because their brains have to sort through more information to find the word.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你校将举办一次交换生欢迎会。请你给交换生朋友Chris写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
(1)欢迎会目的；
(2)活动安排；
(3)注意事项。
注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
The golf ball stood still on the grass. I looked at my surroundings carefully, trying to find the best angle to hit the ball. Everyone was looking at me. I took a deep breath and held my driver (开球杆) up in the air, ready to swing.
Suddenly I heard a sound. “Tweet. Tweet.” I shook my head. This wasn’t the time for distractions. A few seconds later, the sound came back again. “Tweet…” I listened. The crowd started to whisper. I could feel my opponent Erin staring at me, becoming impatient. I had to hit the ball.
I swung my driver as I heard the tweeting becoming louder. What was that sound I thought unhappily as my driver hit right into the ball, sending it flying off course and heading towards the bushes lining the field. Erin hit the golf ball, making it all the way into the hole.
Then there was a 20-minute intermission (中场休息) until the second half of the tournament began. I heard “Tweet...” again. I decided to figure out what it was. I ran into the woods and found a fallen nest under a tree. A mother bluebird, with two babies, lay in the nest. She stared at me, looking frightened. Her wing had a cut and blood was coming out of it. Her babies were weak. “What am I supposed to do ” If I left them, they would be in danger. There was a pet hospital, about 20 minutes’ walk from here. If I walked to the hospital, I would lose the tournament. I struggled.
Eventually, I made my decision. I carefully picked up the nest and birds, and headed towards the hospital. Soon, I arrived at the hospital. There was a woman at the front desk. I ran over to her and explained the whole situation to her. She nodded as she listened carefully to me. After I finished explaining, she put on a pair of gloves and took the nest of birds with her. She told me to stay in the area as she disappeared into an examination room. I stayed where I was, praying.
注意：(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
After ten minutes or so, she walked back to her desk and told me what the result was.
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I’d lost the chance to beat Erin but I didn’t regret it.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.C 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.D 16.E 17.C 18.F 19.G 20.A
二、完形填空
21.A 22.C 23.B 24.D 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.D 35.B
三、语法填空
36.into 37.Or 38.forgetful parison 40.Similarly 41.what 42.the 43.to handle 44.convinced 45.are affected
书信范文
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to invite you to our school’s welcome party for exchange students. The party aims to help new exchange students adapt to school life and make new friends here.
The party will take place in the school hall this Friday afternoon. We will enjoy traditional Chinese performances, play interactive games and taste local snacks. It will be a great chance to experience Chinese culture.
Please come on time. You’d better bring a small gift to exchange with new friends. I’m looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
After ten minutes or so, she walked back to her desk and told me what the result was. She said the mother bird’s wound was not serious and had been properly treated. The baby birds were just weak from hunger and would recover soon with careful care. Greatly relieved, I thanked her repeatedly. Knowing the birds were safe, I felt peaceful. However, I realized the intermission was over and the second half of the tournament had started. There was no way I could return to the competition in time.
I’d lost the chance to beat Erin but I didn’t regret it. Winning the tournament was important, but saving lives meant far more to me. Later, I visited the hospital again and saw the bluebirds recovering well. A few days later, the healthy family of bluebirds was released back into the woods. Though I didn’t win the game, I gained precious happiness and learned that kindness is always the best choice in life.

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