湖南株洲市第四中学2026年第一学期高二年级入学质量检测英语试题

株洲市第四中学2026年第一学期高二入学质量检测 英语 温馨提示：因本试卷不考听力部分，题号从21开始，时间100分钟，满分120分。 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）】 第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Each fall,millions of butterflies across the U.S.and Canada fly up to 4,000 km to central Mexico. Travelers can see the butterflies overwintering on the Western Monarch Trail,a 465-mile,road trip-friendly conservation initiative that links over a dozen stops along the route. Helping the butterflies Organizers created educational panels in English and Spanish explaining the butterflies'annual traveling and their trouble.The signs also outline ways travelers can help the butterflies recover,such as by supporting chemical-free farms and planting native nectar()gardens. Why butterflies fly to the California coast Many stops in Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove and Andrew Molera State Park,are overwintering sites where,from October to February,travelers can see thousands of butterflies gathering in forests in areas with mild temperatures,dappled (sunlight,high dampness,and little to no wind. Other sites,like the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and Avila Valley Barn,growflowers that provide sugary,high-calorie food for the butterflies to eat.Butterflies settling here demonstrate how vital nectaring plants are to their survival. How to explore the Western Monarch Trail The butterflies'behavior varies at different times of day and depending on the weather.In the mornings,while temperatures are still cool,step out of the cabin (in the Fernwood Resort where you stay overnight,youll find many butterflies hanging together on the branches and trunks of trees at the overwintering sites.As the day starts to heat up-typically by late morning or early afternoon-you'll be amazed at the phenomenon"sunburst"-the butterflies start flying around in search of nearby nectar.Keep your eyes skyward.Don't grab your camera.Just be in the moment. 21.What's the Western Monarch Trail initiative aimed at? A.Providing a travel route. B.Encountering butterflies. C.Promoting organic farming. D.Advocating species conservation. 22.What do we know about Andrew Molera State Park? A.It holds many nectar gardens. B.It's pleasant throughout winter. C.It has sufficient food for butterflies. D.It's home to butterflies all year around 23 What is quaranteed for the travelers along the Western Monarch Trail? A.Signs to guide the route. B.Cameras for recording videos. C.Ready shelters to stay overnight.D.Experience of watching"sunburst"at dawn. The greatest irony (of the world-wide celebrations held in 2012 to honour the 200th anniversary of the first edition of the Grimms'Hausm rchen involves the discovery that most people really don't know the original Grimms'tales published in 1812. If we return to take a closer look at the first edition,we'll find it was this edition that inspired scholars of folk culture throughout Europe to gather tales from the oral tradition and preserve them for future generations When the Grimms Jacob and Wilhelm began collecting al kinds of folk tales and songs at the beginning of the 19th century,what attracted them to concentrate on old German literature was a belief that the most natural and pure forms of culture were to be located in the past,while modern literature, even though it might be remarkably rich,was artificial and thus could not express the genuine quality of folk culture that originated naturally from people's experiences and bound the people together.Broadly speaking,the Grimms sought to collect and preserve ancient things consisting of tales,songs and documents.They intended to demonstrate how natural language,originating from the needs and customs of the common people,created genuine bonds and helped form civilized communities. Turning to the first edition a reader might notice that,totally unlike the final edition of 1857,the first edition collects more genuine folk tales,keeping spoken and raw contents,despite the fact that the language is not as pleasing as that in later revised versions.Forinstance,Snow White's mother,not her stepmother,wants to kill the beautiful girl out of envy.The storytellers do not beat about the bush and they tell the truths they know,engaging peopleto learn from symbols how to engage their realities,even though magic,incredible transformation and cruelty are involved. Lastly,the Grimms'little-known first edition reveals forgotten voices that are actually deep within us.Therefore,the irresistibility of the Grimms'tales are that really not theirs,but ours. 24.According to the author,why should we rediscover the Grimms'first edition? A.To explore its origin. B.To appreciate its significance C.To honour its 200th anniversary.D.To remember the Brothers Grimm. 25.What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A.The quality of the folk culture. B.The contents of the first edition. C.The feature of the old German literature.D.The motivation of the Grimms collecting tales. 26.What can we learn about Snow White in the first edition? A.It is loosely based on the folk tale. B.It instructs readers to integrate into life. C.It is appealing for its beautiful language.D.It exposes envy and cruelty of the stepmother. 27.What can we infer about the Brothers Grimm from the text? A.They were collectors of antiques. B.They kept their style in later editions. C.They thought highly of modern literature.D.They were pioneers in preserving folk culture. C A challenge of teaching mathematics rather than,say,history is that the homework is a lot harder to come up with.After all,"Was Henry VIll a good king?"is a reasonable question to ask either a classroom of nine-year-olds or a lecture theatre of postgraduates.But"Solve this quadratic equation(- 次方程式)"would leave the classroom nonplussed and the lecture theatre unimpressed.Maths is learned by doing and designing a problem that is easy enough to be accessible,yet hard enough to be satisfying,is a big headache in itself. Partly for this reason,books that successfully communicate how mathematicians think,but are aimed at those not already in the field,are both valuable and rare.Now Sir David Spiegelhalter,professor of statistics at the University of Cambridge,has added to the category with The Art of Uncertainty.His new book will appeal to many more than just mathematicians,for its topic is universal:how to analyse chance,uncertainty and risk If a new virus is running wild and the majority of deaths are among those who have received a newer vaccine ()is that evidence that the vaccination program is harmful?How much of top football teams'performance comes down to luck rather than skill?Professor Spiegelhalter's exploration of such questions is delightful.First,he uses them to illustrate broader ideas about how probability and statistics work.So a discussion of vaccine safety proceeds to Bayes's theorem,a procedure for improving one's judgment of probabilities as new evidence comes to light.The joy of Professor Spiegelhalter's approach is that he reaches this deep truth through nothing more than some intuitive( 觉的)assumptions and very simple maths. Most important,though,is Professor Spiegelhalter's skill at communicating these ideas.Much of probability and statistics can go against our intuition,and the maths behind it is often fearsome.But this is not a difficult book to read or understand. 28.What does the underlined word"nonplussed"in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Impressed. B.Inspired. C.Confused. D.Amused. 29.What is the biggest selling point of The Art of Uncertainty according to the author? A.It casts light on math thoughts. B.It covers various topics. C.It makes sense to ordinary people.D.It satisfies maths professionals. 30.Why does the author mention Bayes's theorem in paragraph 3? A.To prove the reliability of intuition. B.To reveal the book's academic nature. C.To underline the deep truth of judgement.D.To demonstrate Spiegelhalter's writing approach 31.What is the text mainly about? A.A master of math teaching. B.A book on intuitive assumptions C.A discussion of risk management. D.A guide to understanding probability. 0 A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots,but some varieties, including many used for developing high-output corn in the U.S.,appear to have lost part of that ability, according to a Stanford-led study.With climate change increasing droughts,the findings hold potential for developing more drought-resistant varieties of corn. The study,,published in the journal Science,uncovers genetic mechanisms(遗传机制)behind "hydropatterning",or how plant roots branch toward water and avoid dry spaces in soil.In particular,the researchers discovered that ethylene,a plant hormone (known to help bananas ripen,also influences how roots grow to seek water. For this study,the researchers developed a new,simplified way to study water sensitivity in roots. They found corn varieties adapted to hot and wet regions like Mexico were very good at making new root branches toward water and avoiding dry areas.In contrast,the varieties adapted to moderate regions of North America frequently grew roots randomly without distinguishing between dry and wet areas in the soil. "Interestingly,the plants that are better at sensing where the water is are also making deeper root systems,"said lead author Johannes Scharwies."One idea is that if the plant doesn't waste time growing root branches into places where it doesn't find any water and nutrients,then it has more energy to grow deeper down where water is more likely. Genetic analyses reveal two plant hormones,auxin and ethylene,play a role in how corn roots respond to water.While auxin was already known to help control this process,ethylene's involvement was a new discovery.In experiments with thale cress-a model plant often used in research-the researchers found auxin signaling promotes root branch development toward water,while ethylene stops branching when the root is exposed to air. Further research is needed to better understand the interaction of these genetic pathways before corn varieties can be developed with more drought-resistant root systems,but the findings highlight the significance of studying these localized responses at root tips,researchers said. 32.What is the primary focus of the Stanford-led study? A.Drought-resistant corn varieties. B.Ethylene's effect on fruit ripening. C.Genetic regulation of root branching. D.Impact of climate change on plant roots. 33 What can be inferred from Johannes Scharwies'remarks? A.Plant hormones make a big difference to root growth. B.Nutrients guarantee better water-seeking root systems. C.Root branching conserves energy for higher production. D.Stronger hydropatterning was linked to greater root depth. 34.What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A.Model plants in research B.Hormones'role in root growth C.Genetic analysis methods. D.Findings of previous research. 35.What does the last paragraph suggest future research do? A.Prioritize development of new corn varieties. B.Work out the mechanisms of genetic interactions. C.Concentrate merely on localized root responses. D.Expand practical applications of hydropatterning 第二节七选五阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I hated writing growing up.But I couldn't avoid it:learning English was a must in high school.For hours,I stared at blank pages,trying to turn my disorganized thoughts into fluent sentences.I tried my best but my teachers would return my papers littered with red.I was frustrated to no end. 36 And that was OK.I didn't have to be good at everything. 37 I liked it that objective truth could be found if I searched properly.In college,I joined a research lab to enhance conductor efficiency,and after a year of hard work,we developed a design that halved energy losses.However,the joy was short-lived as I had to write a research paper about our findings. I knew that if I wanted to become an academic,I would need to spend time penning papers.But with my awful track record with writing,I was scared of failing.In a panic,I asked a graduate student in my lab for help.We defined a goal for the paper,and I carefully wrote an outline.But when I asked him for feedback,I soon found the paper covered in red marks.38 Before I could give up in defeat,though,the graduate student explained those red marks didn't mean I was a bad writer.39 It requires revising your work,often several times.I kept improving the outline of my paper,eventually turning it into sentences and paragraphs.My initial draft wasn't perfect.I had buried a few key takeaways,and the introduction was missing important context. But with help,I finally made it. From then on,writing became one of my favorite parts of research.40 But I came around.All it took was some trial and error. A."Not again,"I screamed inside. B.I should view it in a positive way. C.Maybe I wasn't cut out for writing D.Writing isn't a one-and-done thing. E.I soon realized writing was my strength. F.I switched to the world of math and science. G.I had never imagined it in my wildest dreams. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分) 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was in third grade,my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country.It turned out to be more than just a/an41 journey;it was a journey of discovery into our 42. Every day,Dad 43 us with his trusty road map.Mom,the heart of our family,shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming44.We went through diverse 45from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.One day,while hiking through the Grand Canyon,I 46a particularly rough path.Frightened,I47,not knowing how to proceed.That's when my parents 48.As Dad showed me footholds,Mom coached me with calming 49_and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead.Then,I 50 the confidence as my feet 51 solid ground again.When I finally overcame my fear,I felt we became 52 as a family. From then on,every evening,we'd gather around a campfire for what we_ 53 called "Family Reflection Time".During these sessions,we'd share laughs,54,and insights from the day's experiences. The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn't merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route,and the family bonds formed when facing 55 together. 41.A.crowded B.physical C.creative D.necessary 42.A.relationships B.potentials C.dreams D.inspirations 43.A.guided B.encouraged C.comforted D.attracted 44.A.events B.stations C.locations D.shows 45.A.cultures B.landscapes C.groups D.countries 46.A.imagined B.constructed C.smoothed D.encountered 47.A.froze B.flew C.fell D.forgot 48.A.reached down B.stood aside C.stepped in D.turned back 49.A.words B.worries C.noises D.thoughts 50.A.lost B.maintained C.demonstrate D.restored 51.A.left B.broke C.found D.dug 52.A.nicer B.tougher C.braver D.closer 53.A.originally B.affectionately C.frequently D.simply 54.A.sympathy B.conflict C.tears D.profits 55.A.challenges B.defeats C.opposition D.uncertainty 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 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。 Kuang Zhengchao,who grew up in Jiaoyao village,a high-altitude mountainous area with poor land,was raised by tea.His family,which has been growing tea 56three generations,used to have trouble putting food on the table,57 now he earns 70,000 yuan a year just from selling tea. In 2019,Kuang and seven other young people in the village set up a tea cooperative.With the support of the economic cooperative in their village,they 58(successful)integrated the resources of the tea industry,and carried out the model of unified (-planting,fertilization, processing and sales,attempting 59(achieve)high quality and a good flavor.An old house in the village 60(transform)into a tea processing and exhibition workshop,while the house facing the green61(mountain)and the tea garden became a separate tea tasting room. Last year,the cooperative assigned 40 percent of its62(expect)earnings to the shareholders in the village.63 Mao Huayan,Kuang's wife,received her bonus of 1,097 yuan, she felt like a child 64 (get)"lucky"money during Spring Festival.More important was the 65(industry)development that helped them to accumulate wealth. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66.假如你是李华，你和外国交换生Peter计划组织一场名为"Cross--Cultural Food Exhibition"的活动，请 写一封邮件给Peter,内容包括： 1你对活动形式的建议： 2约定时间讨论安排和分工。 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 Peter, Best regards, Li Hua 67.第二节读后续写（满分25分）】 阅读下而材料，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。 A Hearty Welcome Chase counted his new year gifts one more time as he put a robot-shaped eraser into each envelope."Twenty,twenty-one,twenty-two." "Do you have one for everyone in your class?"Mom asked. "Yep!"Chase said."I'm ready for the party tomorrow!" When Chase got to school the next day,he saw a new girl in his classroom.She stood near Ms. Robins and looked around shyly. "This is Eva,said Ms.Robins."Will someone volunteer to show her around today?"Chase raised his hand since he liked showing the new kids around and helping them feel welcome. "Thanks,Chase,"Ms.Robins said."Now let's get down to our work." That's when Chase realized he didn't have a new year gift for Eva.No one else would have one either.Chase pictured his classmates'desks covered with gifts while Eva's desk was empty.He felt sad about that. At a break,he was careful not to mention the party as he showed Eva around the playground.At lunchtime,he walked Eva to the lunchroom,still worried about what would happen at the party.Eva had brought a packed lunch.so Chase showed her where she was supposed to sit and introduced her to some of the kids at her table While eating,Chase suddenly remembered that kids often included candy hearts with the new year gifts they exchanged.This won't be a New Year's Day for Eva with no gifts.But as he sat down at his table,an idea flooded into his head.He whispered it to the kids around him.Soon everyone at the table was nodding and whispering. When they were back in the classroom after lunch,Chase told Ms.Robins about their plan.Ms. Robins smiled."That's very thoughtful,"she said."Let's go for it." It was math time,so Chase invited Eva to study with him.He made sure Eva sat with her back to the room so she wouldn't notice. 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登作答。 Meanwhile,her new classmates were busying working on something. "Here's your new year gift,Eva.It's from everyone,"said Chase.