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湖南永州市第八中学2025-2026学年高一上学期入学检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
Viator, a trip advisor company, offers a variety of tourism programs near London. The following are some of its programs.
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise (乘船游览) with Afternoon Tea (Aug. 18)
While in London, you can add the moment of enjoying British tradition to an afternoon tea cruise. You can have a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, you can enjoy tea, freshly prepared cakes and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks, including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye.
Lowest Price: $ 57. 7
Duration: 1. 5 hours
Kid-Friendly Private Tour (Aug. 20)
This tour is a private tour of the Tower of London with pre-booked admission tickets. It is specially designed for families with children, including interesting stories from over the centuries. You can enjoy a visit to the Crown Jewels, red-uniformed Beefeaters, and a stop at the Beasts of the Royal Menagerie.
Lowest Price: $ 309. 35
Duration: 6 hours
Walking Tour (Aug. 22)
This action-packed walking tour covers London’s two most historic areas: the City of London and Westminster. See more than 30 sights, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and so on.
Lowest Price: $19. 35
Duration: 5 hours
Night Open-Top Bus Tour with Christmas Lights (Nov. 18)
You will see a different side of London on an open-top bus tour that discovers the best of the city’s Christmas lights. Sitting on the top deck gives you overall views of England’s capital, including top attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Lowest Price: $ 30. 97
Duration: 2 hours
1．What can visitors enjoy during the Kid-Friendly Private Tour
A．Freshly prepared cakes. B．Christmas lights.
C．A Cruise experience. D．Interesting stories.
2．How long does the Walking Tour last
A．1. 5 hours. B．2 hours. C．5 hours. D．6 hours.
3．Which of the four programs starts the latest
A．Walking Tour.
B．Kid-Friendly Private Tour.
C．Night Open-Top Bus Tour with Christmas Lights.
D．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea.
Pyrography (烫画) is a kind of art form in China. It is done by using a hot metal (金属) tool and burning wood or other surfaces (表面). Zhang Donghai, a 63-year-old man from Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, has been practising pyrography for more than 40 years.
Zhang began to learn pyrography when he was 20 years old. He learned it all by himself. After 20 years into it, Zhang started to make pyrographs on Xuan paper. He said that it is very difficult to master the skills for making pyrographs on Xuan paper. “I must carefully control the temperature of the electric soldering iron (电烙铁) and the speed of touching down the soldering iron onto the paper so as to avoid leaving holes in the paper.”
Zhang said. “Making pyrographs on Xuan paper requires lots of time and great patience.” Many people want to learn pyrography from Zhang, and Zhang is happy to train future inheritors (继承人) of the ancient art. “I prefer to train adults because electric soldering irons are dangerous to children.”
Zhang has created innovative (创新的) pyrographs by connecting the art form with the skills of traditional Chinese bird- and- flower paintings. “Pyrography is a kind of valuable traditional cultural skill. I will continue to look for new innovations to make more pyrographs and do my best to pass on the art form to the young,” Zhang said.
4．What can we know from Paragraph 1
A．What pyrography is. B．The start of pyrography.
C．Zhang’s art collection, D．Who taught Zhang pyrography.
5．When he was 40, Zhang started to ________.
A．learn traditional Chinese painting B．make pyrographs on Xuan paper
C．train inheritors of pyrography D．create pyrographs himself
6．Which is Zhang’s innovation in making pyrographs
A．Using colourful paper. B．Making pyrographs on flowers.
C．Creating pyrographs of animals. D．Using traditional Chinese painting skills.
7．What is the best title of the passage
A．An artist of pyrography B．A foreign art form
C．The return of pyrography art D．The creators of pyrography
Do you speak a dialect (方言) in daily life While many Chinese people speak Mandarin (普通话), some local dialects are in danger of disappearing. To save them, the Chinese government started the Chinese Language Resources Protection Project (中国语言资源保护工程) a few years ago.
This project looks at how people talk in 1,712 places. Their languages include 103 dialects that are almost gone. It has helped China to build the largest language resource library in the world. There’s an online library where people can learn dialects from over 5.6 million audio clips (音频) and over 5 million videos.
Why is it important to protect the dialect culture According to British linguist Harold Palmer, dialects are a key to store local cultures. Language faithfully shows the history, the beliefs and the biases (偏见) of an area, he said.
Scholar Zhang Hongming talked about his concerns of the disappearing of dialects, “For about over 10 years, in the Wu dialect areas such as Shanghai and Suzhou, children aged 6 to 15 can understand but hardly speak the dialect. Meanwhile, young people above 15 years old sometimes speak it, but not very well. If this keeps happening, the dialect might disappear,” he said.
So how did China make this big library “A big national effort has been put into the project to make it happen,” said Cao Zhiyun, chief expert on the project. Over five years, more than 350 universities and research groups joined in, along with over 4,500 experts and more than 6,000 dialect speakers.
The project is now entering into its second part. This includes creating digital tools like apps and mobile dictionaries to help people learn dialects.
8．What is the purpose of the project
A．To teach people Mandarin. B．To protect dialects.
C．To develop people’s speaking skills. D．To show ways of talking.
9．How many audio clips are collected in this project
A．103. B．1,712. C．5 million. D．Over 5.6 million.
10．What is the situation of Wu dialect according to Zhang Hongming
A．It is in danger of disappearance.
B．It is widely spoken in Suzhou.
C．It has more than 6,000 dialect speakers.
D．It is taught in more than 350 universities.
11．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．China online language resource library.
B．Cao Zhiyun, chief expert on the project.
C．The Chinese Language Resources Protection Project.
D．Zhang Hongming, a scholar of Chinese dialect protection.
Shyness equals losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past.
When I was fifteen, I was shy. I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. My shyness made me focus on me instead of her. I heard my own voice but not hers and I thought about what I was trying to say instead of what she was trying to say.
To overcome shyness you need to learn to relax. This gives you the space to practice certain conversational skills. Relaxed socializing (社交) is so pleasurable. To start reducing your own shyness, I want you to absorb the following tips and ideas and start to put them into practice.
Focus your attention away from yourself. Notice what other people are wearing and make a mental note, listen to their conversation, imagine where they might live, and make a point of remembering names. Not only does this give you more to talk about, it also reduces social anxiety, leaving you feeling calmer.
Ask people open questions. Many people like to talk about themselves and will find you interesting if you find them interesting. Ask questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” response such as “What do you like about this place ’ rather than “Do you like this place ” Once they have answered, you can use add-on (追加) questions connected with the first such as “What other places do you like in this city ” Next you can express your views. This is a great way to get the conversation going.
Now I love meeting new people and suspect that my current social confidence would be unrecognizable to my fifteen-year-old self.
12．The author didn’t pay attention to what the girl was saying because .
A．her voice was very low
B．he was shy and nervous
C．he was attracted by her appearance
D．he wasn’t interested in her topic
13．To get rid of your shyness, you should .
A．pay much attention to yourself
B．find a beautiful girl to talk with
C．learn to talk to others in a relaxed way
D．ask people some interesting questions
14．It can be inferred from the text that .
A．people will notice our appearance if we focus on their looks
B．shy people will have no friends unless they change themselves
C．shy people may suffer a great deal and may be less happy
D．girls like to show off their voices in front of boys
15．Which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask
A．What a lovely day, isn’t it
B．Do you like playing basketball
C．Do you think he will pass the exam
D．Why do you find that English is hard to learn
How to Adjust (适应) to a New School
School is a place where a child learns to succeed. 16 When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.
Getting to Know the School
Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. 17
Preparing for the First Day
Start your first day of school with a good night’s sleep. Being well rested will help remove (去除) any nervousness you may feel. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 11 years old.
Leave early for school.
Make sure you set aside enough time in the morning to get to school. 18 Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.
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Take part in activities. Sign up for activities like sports or chess. This will get you into small groups with people who have the same interests as yours. 20 You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.
A．Making Friends
B．But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.
C．You don’t want to rush into your classroom after the bell rings.
D．Find out where your classroom is, as well as other important places.
E．This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activities.
F．Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust to it and will keep you out of trouble.
G．Go shopping for your supplies (日用品) and make sure you have them all ready to take to school.
二、完形填空
When I was 13, I climbed my first high mountain near where I live in Surrey, British Columbia. I was overweight at the time and 21 when I reached the top. But I loved the 22 of overcoming something bigger than myself. Soon I’d climbed nearly 100 mountains.
Two years ago, on 30 December, my friend Mel Olsen and I drove to Oregon to climb 11,240-foot Mount Hood. That day, we started at 3 a.m. It was about -10℃. Along the way, we met two other climbers, and the 23 of us continued on together. Before the final push to the top, my face felt 24 it were burning. The other climbers decided to 25 , but Mel and I went ahead.
As we went higher, it became more difficult to climb on. At around 9 a.m., we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step. I was 26 that I was safe, so I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a sound, and a whole piece of 27 broke off the step, right under my foot.
In a second, I fell backwards. I could hear Mel calling my 28 as I was rolling down the mountain. After a few 29 , I found I’d fallen 50 feet. Then I took a survey of my body to see 30 I was hurt, starting with my head, then my neck and arms. For the most part, I was fine, except that I was suffering from a huge pain in my left 31 and couldn’t move.
I shouted for help, and immediately Mel and other climbers came to help me and called Mountain Rescue. Then I was taken to a 32 where I stayed for four days. The doctors told me it would be a year before my leg was well again, but I started climbing again half a year later.
The fall has made me more careful. But the experience also made me 33 as a person. Since the 34 , I’ve climbed another 60 mountains. I’m not going to let one fall 35 me from doing my favorite thing.
21．A．out of time B．out of breath C．out of trouble D．out of danger
22．A．luck B．importance C．challenge D．responsibility
23．A．two B．three C．four D．five
24．A．as if B．so that C．even though D．as soon as
25．A．get together B．pull together C．turn back D．set out
26．A．sure B．lucky C．worried D．nervous
27．A．rock B．land C．wood D．ice
28．A．number B．name C．friend D．heart
29．A．seconds B．minutes C．hours D．days
30．A．when B．why C．how D．where
31．A．hand B．arm C．foot D．leg
32．A．camp B．hospital C．house D．mountain
33．A．act B．go C．grow D．feel
34．A．fight B．race C．game D．accident
35．A．stop B．protect C．save D．free
三、语法填空
阅读下列内容, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We’ve all heard that laughter is the 36 (good) medicine, and it’s true. Laughter makes you feel better and it’s also good 37 your relationships. Laughter brings people closer, and is a 38 (power) tool for making you relax when feelings are running high. Whether with your friends and family, or co-workers, you can learn to use humor 39 (solve) disagreements, lower everyone’s stress levels, and communicate in a way that deepens the relationships.
Humor plays 40 important role in all kinds of relationships. In new relationships, humor can be a useful tool not just for 41 (attract) the other person but also for getting over any awkwardness (尴尬) arising when we get to know each other. In old relationships, humor can keep things more exciting and fresher.
Sharing the pleasure of humor 42 (create) a sense of closeness and connection between two people—qualities that are signs of strong and successful 43 (relationship). When you laugh with one another, you create a positive relationship between you, 44 acts as a strong buffer (缓冲剂) against stress, disagreements and disappointments in your relationship. And laughter is spreading—just hearing someone laugh often makes you smile 45 (happy) and join in the fun.
四、书信写作
46．假如你是李华，你的朋友Lucy写信向你倾诉她每次遇到重要考试，都会焦虑。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1.给予安慰；
2.提出建议；
3.表达期望。
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 Lucy,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1．D 2．C 3．C
4．A 5．B 6．D 7．A
8．B 9．D 10．A 11．C
12．B 13．C 14．C 15．D
16．B 17．D 18．C 19．A 20．E
21．B 22．C 23．C 24．A 25．C 26．A 27．D 28．B 29．A 30．D 31．D 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．A
36．best 37．for 38．powerful 39．to solve 40．an 41．attracting 42．creates 43．relationships 44．which 45．happily
46．Dear Lucy,
I’m sorry to know that you often feel anxious before big exams. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Here are some of my suggestions.
To start with, it is important for you to make a workable plan to review what you have learned so that you will be well prepared. What’s equally important is that you should stick to a fixed timetable and have a good night’s sleep before the exams. In addition, why not try listening to some soft music or working out to get relaxed
I sincerely hope you’ll find these suggestions useful!
Yours,
Li Hua

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