江苏常州市金坛区第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期5月阶段检测英语试题

2026年春学期常州市金坛区第一中学高一英语5月调研 （建议用时：120分钟） 第I卷（选择题） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the boy do next? A. Collect plastic bottles. B. Help draft the poster. C. Buy rubbish bags. 2. What kind of gift does the woman prefer? A. A shared experience. B. A set of kitchen knives. C. A smart coffee maker. 3. When does the main movie start? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m. 4. What is the woman’s purpose in taking the online photography course? A. To win a contest. B. To become an expert. C. To better preserve memories. 5. What does Mrs. Carter do for the community? A. Teach kids to repair bikes. B. Hold monthly book exchanges. C. Run a community bike shop. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How much did the woman save on the blouse? A. $150. B. $90. C. $60. 7. What does the man decide to do? A. Do a special promotion. B. Improve his dress taste. C. Keep an eye on some sales. 听第7段材料，回答8至10题。 8. What was the destination of Bob’s longest flight? A. Bangkok. B. Istanbul. C. Delhi. 9. What suggestion did Bob give? A. Bring a warm blanket. B. Select a reliable airline. C. Prepare a TV screen. 10. Why does Bob prefer two short flights to one long flight? A. They are less tiring. B. They cost less. C. They are less crowded. 听第8段材料，回答11至13题。 11. How did the woman’s brother help her? A. He introduced her to a new habit. B. He taught her to apply a skill effectively. C. He advised her to use rewards to build habits. 12. What makes the method work according to the speakers? A. The young age. B. The brain chemistry. C. The strong determination. 13. Which new habit does the man want to start? A. An exercise habit. B. A cooking habit. C. A writing habit. 听第9段材料，回答14至17题。 14. What are the speakers mainly doing? A. Learning a modern way to paint. B. Buying a famous painting. C. Discussing a specific artwork. 15. Who probably first told the woman about Impression, Sunrise? A. Her mother. B. Her teacher. C. Her friend. 16. What does the man relate Impression, Sunrise to? A. An artwork in a novel. B. A classic statue. C. A realistic photo. 17. How does the man feel about modern art? A. It’s interesting. B. It’s boring. C. It’s unfamiliar. 听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。 18. When did the speaker become a user of the app? A. In 2013. B. In 2015. C. In 2017. 19. Which function of the app does the speaker benefit the most from? A. Bedtime stories. B. Relaxing music. C. Guided breathing exercises. 20. What is the speaker going to do next? A. Introduce the app’s history. B. Give instructions on the app’s usage. C. Compare the app’s functions to other apps. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （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。 A Leaves will soon make their gradual change to vivid colors of yellow, orange and red as we head through the fall months, but when you can usually expect peak color to arrive depends on where you live. When Will Fall Leaves Peak For You? — Late September or Early October: The Rockies, the northern parts of Minnesota through Michigan and a stretch from upstate New York to northern New England see peak color first. — Mid to Late October: Potential for peak fall color advances through the Midwest into the Appalachians and much of the Northeast in mid to late October. Most other areas in the western region, including valleys, see fall’s brightest color by this time of year as well. — November: Much of the mid-Atlantic coast and the South are the last holdouts to see peak color in November. Why Do Leaves Change Color? A shorter amount of daylight is the primary factor for the color of the leaves to begin to change. As nights grow longer and cooler, production of the green pigment (色素) slows and eventually stops. This allows the yellow and orange pigments to shine through, revealing the many beautiful colors of fall. What Makes A Good Colorful Season? Location matters: Higher altitudes and northern latitudes cool first, causing earlier color changes. Weather’s role: The perfect recipe includes warm, sunny days paired with cool nighttime temperatures. Soil moisture (湿度): Sufficient soil moisture through spring and summer can help increase the chances of the colorful leaves. Wind warning: If a strong windstorm affects an area that’s near peak color, then it can tear off leaves from trees to some extent, reducing the display of peak color. So grab your camera, plan your trip, and get ready for nature’s colorful delight! 21. When can you enjoy peak fall color in valleys of the western region? A. Late September.  B. Early October.  C. Late October.  D. Mid November. 22. What mainly causes the change of leaf colors? A. Rainy nights in autumn.  B. Reduced daylight hours. C. Uncovered pigments.  D. Rising temperature. 23. What may ruin the full display of peak color? A. The wet soil.  B. The tree species.  C. The hot summer.  D. The severe storm. B 37-year-old Swedish actor Timothy Pilotti uses physical comedy to bring cultural exchanges to the stage. Peking Opera has been a game changer for him, which led him to China and shaped enthusiasm for cultural exchanges. Pilotti had a childhood love for a Chinese film. “His films blended a lot of acrobatics (杂技) and comedy into the fight scenes,” Pilotti says. Unlike kung fu, primarily a martial art, Peking Opera caught his opinion as a theatrical form designed for the stage with unique way of moving and fighting. Pilotti decided to become an actor at an early age, studying at acting schools and majoring in physical theater at a Finnish university. During the third year in university, he got the first opportunity to study Peking Opera in China. “Some of my classmates went to India, for example, but my dream was to go to China — it was a no-brainer,” he says. In 2009, he and two other students arrived at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing to study Peking Opera for six months. Although he had no Chinese language skills or background in Peking Opera, teachers from the academy helped him grasp the essence of the performing art form through rigorous teaching and setting high standards. Traditional Chinese stories enlighten Pilotti. He has created two theatre pieces in recent years, including a story about the Monkey King, the omnipotent (全能的) character from the novel Journey to the West. In the Monkey King, Pilotti embodies the character’s tangibly characteristics through Peking Opera movements, inspiring his young audience members to be themselves. “The Monkey King is a famous character with many adaptations, so the kids already know a bit about him. But, when they can see the character closely in the show, it can be a surprise.” “My dream now is to do more cultural exchanges and maybe create a show where Chinese Peking Opera and Swedish actors perform together.” Pilotti says. 24. What can we know about Peking Opera and Pilotti from the text? A. Peking Opera is a martial art in Pilotti’s eyes. B. Peking Opera completely changed Pilotti’s life. C. Pilotti didn’t like Peking Opera at all as a child. D. Pilotti grew up with a Peking Opera background. 25. What did Pilotti mean by saying “it was a no-brainer” in paragraph 3? A. It was a tough decision because he lacked Chinese skills. B. It was an obvious choice as he dreamed of going to China. C. He made the decision without any prior knowledge of China. D. It required extensive brainpower to understand Peking Opera. 26. What kind of person is Pilotti? A. Original and dedicated. B. Adaptable and rigorous. C. Passionate and considerate. D. Committed and conventional. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Monkey King: A Huge Success B. A Swede Acts on Passion for Peking Opera C. A Swede’s Journey into Chinese Martial Arts D. Pilotti’s Childhood Dream: From Finland to China C Just as a hungry brain craves (渴望) food, a lonely brain craves people. A new brain study demonstrates this. After being left alone, it shows people’s brains would be activated at the sight of other people. The action was in the same brain region that speeds up when a hungry person sees food. Livia Tomova, a neuroscientist, who studies how the brain produces mental activities, and her colleagues began this study. They recruited 40 people. On one day, the participants had to fast — not eat anything at all — for 10 hours. On another day, the same people were placed in a room for 10 hours. They couldn’t see anyone. No friends, no family and no social media. They weren’t even allowed to check their email. After both days, Tomova and her colleagues put the people in a MRI machine. It shows activity in the brain by tracking how much blood is flowing to each region. At the end of each day, the participants showed high activity in a brain area called the midbrain. The scientists were interested in two, small areas within it. Both areas produce dopamine, a chemical that is important in craving and rewards. The two areas activated when hungry participants saw pictures of tasty pizza or juicy hamburgers. After the volunteers had been isolated, those brain areas became active when they saw social activities they missed. It might be playing sports or chatting with friends. The midbrain plays an important part in people’s motivation to seek food or friends. In fact, it responds to food and social signals even when people aren’t hungry or lonely. But hunger and loneliness increased the reactions and made people’s responses specific to the thing they were missing. And the more hunger or isolation the volunteers said they were experiencing, the stronger the activity in this part of the brain. Tomova and her colleagues published their results November 23 in Nature Neuroscience. 28. How does Tomova test out the result of the study? A. By stimulating desire. B. By controlling blood flow. C. By monitoring brain activity. D. By examining mental activities. 29. What do we know about midbrain? A. It consists of two areas. B. it helps motivate desire for food. C. It stops working when people are full. D. It decreases responses to lost friends. 30. What does the underlined “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. A midbrain area. B. A social activity. C. A volunteer. D. A hamburger. 31. According to the study, what similarity is found between hunger and loneliness? A. They both reduce dopamine production in the midbrain. B. They can be relieved equally by viewing pictures of food. C. They cause the brain to respond more strongly to what is missed. D. They lead to decreased interest in social activities. D There are between 6 and 8 basic human emotions, or so most theories suggest. Psychologist Paul Ekman lists joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise, while psychologist Robert Plutchik adds trust and anticipation to the mix. These basic emotions can be combined in multiple ways – for example, fear plus joy, the combination of two contrasting emotions, creates excitement. Consider the feeling of waiting in line for a roller coaster ride: your heart races with both fear and joy. Emotions can mix or contrast much like colours in art. Primary colours such as red, yellow, and blue combine to form new shades like orange, green, or purple. When these mix further, we get in-between tones such as red-orange or yellow-orange, often given more vivid names like scarlet or amber. In 1962, Plutchik went so far as to arrange his eight primary emotions on a wheel, inspired by the colour wheel, placing contrasting emotions opposite each other (joy opposite sadness; surprise opposite anticipation). Each primary emotion has three levels of intensity. Joy, for instance, can range from serenity at low intensity, to joy, and finally to ecstasy at its peak. Anger can similarly range from mild annoyance, through anger itself, to full-blown rage — the emotional equivalent of fire-engine red. The ‘spaces’ between primary emotions are filled by mixtures of two emotions: joy combined with trust produces love (much like red and yellow make orange), while fear and surprise together can create awe. Although Plutchik’s ‘Wheel of Emotions’ may be somewhat simplistic, it underscores that emotions exist along a spectrum (光谱), vary in intensity, and often occur in complex combinations rather than as isolated states. Just as an artist carefully brings together different shades when creating an artwork, our lives, too, are shaped by emotional combinations. By consciously adding more positive emotions — like serenity, acceptance, and interest — we not only increase our capacity for joy, optimism, and love, but we can also soften the intensity of the less favourable emotions that we experience in life. Emotions can hijack our minds. They prepare us for action, and they neighbour our perception. But they also reveal what matters to us most. [...] The basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, and happiness — are universal, recognisable across cultures and even species. They are short-lasting but powerful, automatic responses that help us deal with our social world. But we also develop complex emotions that mix these basic ones. And importantly, we can learn to recognise the micro-expressions and tiny hints on people’s faces to understand their emotional states. This is not just useful — it carries moral significance. Being emotionally literate increases our capacity for understanding, and peaceful coexistence. Emotional awareness, then, is not only about control but about connection. — Paul Ekman, Emotions Revealed 32. Why does the writer mention colour theory? A. To explain how artists use emotion in their work. B. To illustrate the principle behind the Wheel of Emotions. C. To show that colours can express feelings better than words. D. To compare artistic and scientific ways of understanding emotions. 33. Which statement is most probably true according to Plutchik’s theory of emotions? A. Love is one of the most important emotions. B. Opposite emotions can hardly happen together. C. Acceptance can be a mixture of basic emotions. D. Primary emotions occur at a fixed level of intensity. 34. How does the writer comment on Plutchik’s theory of emotions? A. It fails to connect emotions with real-life experiences. B. It downplays emotional complexity but conveys a key idea. C. It provides a detailed and scientific explanation of emotions. D. It focuses more on artistic imagery than on emotional reality. 35. What does Paul Ekman mean by “Emotions can hijack our minds”? A. Emotions are created by external events. B. Emotions are separate from our thoughts. C. Emotions can momentarily take control of us. D. Emotions can be controlled through logical thinking. 第二节（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。 Many people have fallen into the habit of neglecting to express gratitude to others and failing to take moments to appreciate the invisible yet wonderful aspects of life.    36    However, there are several effective tips to help cultivate a habit of gratitude. Practice mindfulness. It is highly beneficial for expressing gratitude, as it enables individuals to fully engage with and appreciate the present moment, according to Michelle Maidenberg, a therapist in private practice in Harrison, New York, who also teaches a graduate course in Mindfulness Practice at New York University.    37    Keep a gratitude journal.    38    The idea is that you’ll get in the habit of noticing those things you appreciate more regularly throughout the day and more frequently.    39    Notice the things that are around you that are important to you or meet your values. For example, if you love nature, take a minute to enjoy when the sun is out. Give back. Practicing gratitude can also be giving back through charity work and service for others. Gratitude isn’t just about speaking, it’s in the doing. One example is to look for the good that can come out of a crisis, such as collecting supplies for people affected by a hurricane. Reframe. Reframing your mindset is a powerful way to bring more gratitude into your life.    40    For example, instead of saying or thinking “I have to go to work today,” reframe it as “I get to go to work today and use my skills and talents.” A. So practicing mindfulness can help. B. Write a thank-you note to someone every week. C. Take the time to appreciate what you truly enjoy. D. Toward the end of the day write down your daily gratitude. E. And you do this by changing the way you speak or the way you think. F. Avoid discussing negative experiences to focus only on positive things. G. This lack of appreciation harms relationships and blocks life’s small pleasures. 第II卷（非选择题） 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（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。 It was mid-February, and the mountain air remained bitterly cold. My ten-year-old winter coat had a    41    zipper, and despite my attempts to repair it, it was still hard to    42   . I decided it was finally time to buy a new coat — though every dollar    43    these days. When I pulled into the store parking lot, I    44    a homeless man and his dog near the entrance. He held a cardboard sign asking for help, but cars kept driving past him. Out of    45   , I stopped, gave him some money, and then went inside for a new coat. As I was about to    46   , I saw that he was still there. I drove back, got out of my car, and    47    him. He was younger than I had expected, with long hair but    48    eyes. Although his clothes were    49   , his behavior was calm and hopeful. His dog looked    50   , too. I handed him some extra cash and offered him my old coat, explaining the    51    problem. He smiled gratefully and said he was sure someone would    52    it. When I asked if there was anything else he needed, he simply replied, “Prayers.” I shook his hand and promised to    53    him in my thoughts. From this encounter, I learned three lessons: even in    54   , people can remain kind; every act of generosity matters; and we all    55    through life toward the same destination. It is best to travel with a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a friendly smile. 41. A. locked B. tightened C. broken D. opened 42. A. fasten B. wear C. roll D. sew 43. A. remained B. counted C. spoke D. helped 44. A. heard B. left C. spotted D. hit 45. A. confusion B. regret C. curiosity D. compassion 46. A. enter B. pass C. flee D. leave 47. A. approached B. invited C. comforted D. reached 48. A. bright B. sunken C. watery D. narrowed 49. A. worn B. thin C. rusty D. flat 50. A. roughly made up B. ill adapted to C. fully relied on D. well cared for 51. A. money B. clothing C. zipper D. weather 52. A. get B. give C. fix D. need 53. A. remind B. remember C. relieve D. revive 54. A. adulthood B. wilderness C. winter D. hardship 55. A. run B. journey C. step D. drive 第二节（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。 Li Hua has been practicing with his brush, eagerly awaiting the results of the calligraphy competition. “I have been learning calligraphy since childhood, and it    56    (teach) me patience,” Li said. Li is    57    the young calligraphy enthusiasts in China who are keeping this ancient art alive. Their dedication was recently highlighted at a youth cultural festival held in their city,    58    their works were selected to display the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Calligraphy, known as “Shufa” in Chinese, is one of the highest forms of Chinese art. Using a brush    59    (dip) in ink, writers creates characters that reflect the balance and harmony valued in Chinese culture. It is regarded as a mirror of the artist’s personality and a way    60    (cultivate) the mind. Last month, Zhang Wei,    61    18-year-old student, received an invitation to an international youth art exchange. “I was one of ten students chosen to represent our school. We cherished this opportunity and    62    (commit) to showing the best of our traditional culture,” Zhang said. Both Li and Zhang are    63    (deep) proud that their artistic heritage has been shared on a broader stage,    64    (boost) their confidence in continuing the tradition. “Calligraphy is not just about writing; it’s a conversation between the past and the present,” said Li. “It has plenty of    65    (wise) to offer the world.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你是某国际学校学生会主席。你校准备组织一次“让文物活起来”（Bring Cultural Relics to Life）的活动，请你用英语写一篇开幕辞，欢迎参加活动的师生。内容包括： 1．表示欢迎； 2．活动目的； 3．活动内容。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右。 2．参考词汇：手工艺品artifact。 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 As a key player on my school’s basketball team, I lived and breathed the game. My best friend David, also my teammate, shared this passion, and we had one hero in common: Stephen Curry. We’d stay late after practice, copying his quick crossovers and long-range shots, chatting about how cool it would be to play like him someday. Then a big loss hit me hard. It was in the game, which was tied with only 10 seconds left. I got the ball — our team’s last chance to win. But I missed the shot. We lost, and I could see disappointment on my teammates’ faces. After that, I became a different person. I kept blaming myself, and my confidence totally disappeared. David noticed my struggle right away. He practiced with me alone and wanted to encourage me, “One bad play doesn’t make you a loser.” I stared at my shoes, “I almost messed it all up. What if I do it again in the championship final?” David stepped closer, his tone soft but sharp, “Cheer up, Jimmy. Don’t let one failure hold you back. Think about our hero Curry...” He paused, eyes suddenly lighting up like he’d just had a breakthrough, without noticing my whisper “My hero Curry would think I’m a loser too.” During the training for the championship, I didn’t want to join at all. But when David told me there was a surprise waiting for me in the gym, I hesitated for a moment and finally decided to go check it out. On stepping into the gym, I noticed the big screen—there was a video from Curry himself — smiling, holding a basketball, saying, “Hey, Jimmy! Mistakes aren’t losses; they’re just lessons waiting to be used. Get back out there, trust your training, and remember: even the best shooters miss. What matters is you take the next shot.” Moved but confused, how could Curry appear on the screen? Suddenly, I realized it was an AI Curry. 注意： 1．续写词数应为 120 左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Anyway, I was inspired greatly. I stood confidently on the championship final court, ready to give my all. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $