湖南省汉寿县第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期3月阶段检测英语试卷（含答案）
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湖南常德市汉寿县第一中学2025-2026学年高一下学期3月阶段检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
Lisa walked into the chorus room with a smile on her face. The class was auditioning (试演) for parts in the holiday musical. Lisa loved to sing and this was her chance to get one of the lead roles.
Mr. Beckman passed out lyrics for the auditions. Lisa could hardly wait to sing quietly to herself. Mr. Beckman tapped his baton on the music stand at the front of the room. “I know you’re all excited to audition, but before we do I have an announcement. This year will witness a very special performance by a select number of students,” Mr. Beckman said. Lisa squeezed the sheet music in her hands. Maybe it was a chance to be featured as one of the best singers.
“These individuals will be dressed in distinctive costumes and will set the stage for the rest of the show,” Mr. Beckman continued. “Brandon, Adriana, Tina, and Lisa, would you come up front please?” “Yes!” Lisa yelled, rushing to the front of the room.
Mr. Beckman removed a costume from the supply closet, “You four will be our wooden soldiers!” Lisa stared at the strange clothes. “No one is going to recognize us wearing those!” “Don’t worry, Lisa. Your names will be listed in the program under Wooden Soldiers.” Mr. Beckman said.
“But even my own parents won’t be able to tell which soldier is me!” “This is a very special honor,” Mr. Beckman said, “Lisa, I selected the top students in the class to open the show for us. You’ll need to learn a special march and dance, but if you don’t want to be a soldier, I can assign the part to someone else.” Lisa saw a few of her classmates’ eyes widen at the thought of taking her place. Maybe being a soldier was a good thing since Mr. Beckman had chosen her, and she wasn’t going to let him down. “Can we start practicing our march?” Lisa asked.
1．Why was Lisa in the chorus room?
A．She was watching the audition for the holiday musical.
B．She wanted to audition for a part in the school musical.
C．She wanted to convince Mr. Beckman that she was qualified to be a soldier.
D．She was attending her music class in her school.
2．Why did Mr. Beckman tap his baton on the music stand in Paragraph 2?
A．He wanted everyone to get involved in the audition.
B．He wanted people to volunteer to be a soldier.
C．He was trying to get the attention of the class.
D．He was having troubling holding on to the baton.
3．What can we infer about Lisa at last?
A．She was unwilling to be recognized by parents.
B．She expected to be replaced by others.
C．She complained about being a soldier.
D．She thought it a great honor to be a soldier.
Rick Guidotti put aside his career as a fashion photographer to turn his lens to people living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences.
He says what changed his perception of beauty was a chance encounter with an albino (患白化病的) girl. “I was just tired of people telling me who was beautiful. Every season that face would change but I was always told who was beautiful. As an artist, I don’t see beauty just on covers of magazines. I see it everywhere. So that was my original intention—that opened my eyes a little wider and wider.”
Guidotti has created Positive Exposure, a not-for-profit organization that uses photography and video to transform public perceptions and promote a world where differences are celebrated. Guidotti and Positive Exposure are featured in a new documentary called “On Beauty”.
One of the women featured in the film is Jayne Waithera. “I never thought I was beautiful because nobody said that to me, but meeting him was my profound moment. I remember that particular day he took my picture and I felt so good like l felt there’s somebody who, like, really loves me and sees me for who I am and who sees me more than my condition.”
Guidotti is traveling from city to city to promote “On Beauty”. He says his tour is not about money; it’s about the message. “As I travel from community to community, I’m taking photographs band I’m empowering individuals with a positive sense of who they are. They’re seeing beauty in their reflection but I’m also empowering their families and they in turn are empowering their communities as well. All is based on the philosophy of change—how you see, how you change.”
4．Why did Guidotti change his career?
A．Because he wanted to create his own company.
B．Because the beauty on covers of magazines is not beautiful.
C．Because he couldn’t earn enough money from his former career.
D．Because his comprehension of beauty changed owing to an albino girl.
5．What can we know about Positive Exposure?
A．It makes the public more beautiful. B．It brings a lot of money for Guidotti.
C．It welcomes differences in the world. D．It makes photography more popular.
6．What does the author want to tell us by mentioning Jayne in Paragraph 4?
A．Jayne was beautiful Indeed.
B．Jayne’s picture was more beautiful than herself.
C．It was unfair that nobody discovered Jayne’s beauty.
D．Photographs gave Jayne a positive sense of who she was.
7．What does the author mainly intend to tell us in the last paragraph?
A．We should travel frequently.
B．Communities have a great influence on everyone.
C．We should make contributions to our community.
D．The way we view the world matters.
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was greatly surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
8．The text is mainly about __________.
A．a strange man
B．an unusual party
C．how roller skating began
D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
9．People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he __________.
A．was full of imagination
B．was a gifted musician
C．invented the roller skates
D．often gave others surprises
10．Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to __________.
A．show his skill in walking on wheels
B．arrive at the party sooner
C．test his invention
D．impress the party guests
A vertical smart farm was established in a Seoul subway station. Opened on September 23, it's Korean's first urban, underground smart farm.
Sterilized(无菌的) outerwear is put on before entering the vertical farm. Vegetables are being cultivated(培育)??under LED lighting, in trays of hydroponic(溶液栽培) that take the place of soil, “We are not pulling in dirty air from outside or from the subway. Thanks to this sealed sterile environment, the vertical farm has no need for pesticides( 杀虫剂 ) . Moreover, the vegetables grown possess slightly higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than regular vegetables, "said Kim Sung-un, a senior manager at a commercial smart farm company.
Still, Kim admits that smart farms are not suited to every kind of vegetable. “We can produce potatoes or tomatoes, but they are not cost effective,” Kim said. However, they are appropriate for lettuce-widely used in Korean cuisine as wraps for barbecued meat and fish-and herbs-widely used in Korean cuisine and medicine. Unlike traditional farming work, with its requirement for hard work and heavy machinery, smart farming labor is light. With all processes, —except for seeding and harvesting—fully automated or using robots, the main job is monitoring(监控), and disabled people were hired for the job. “The good thing about smart farming is that we can include those who are socially excluded,” Kim said. “And these systems are something woman can work on, there is no hard labor.” The farms are also applicable in environments where traditional farming is not feasible---such as deserts and arctic climate zones.
11．What do we know about vegetables grown in smart farms?
A．Potatoes and tomatoes cannot be planted.
B．Lettuce and herbs are cost effective to produce.
C．Vegetables are planted under LED lighting in soil.
D．Vegetables grown there are the same as regular vegetables.
12．What's the advantage of smart farming?
A．All farming processes are fully automated.
B．Smart farms are equipped with heavy machinery.
C．The only job to do in a smart farm is monitoring
D．The disabled can be involved in the farming work
13．What does the underlined word mean in the last paragraph?
A．Practicable B．Impossible
C．Popular D．Acceptable.
14．What is the text mainly about?
A．Development of smart farms B．Great changes in smart farm
C．An introduction to smart farms D．Vegetables grown in smart farms
If you listen to some self-improvement lectures about success, you’ll hear a familiar saying: Hustle (拼命干) harder. It sounds like success is just a matter of willpower and that the life of your dreams is within reach. 15 They are following this mindset, spending every waking hour working toward ambitious goals, only to find themselves worn out and unfulfilled.
Hustle culture promises success, but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. 16 They come from something deeper and more sustainable: persistence (坚持).
17 But what the experts won’t tell you is that most of those goals require a mix of timing, luck, and sometimes even genetics. No matter how hard you hustle, success isn’t always within your control. Persistence culture, on the other hand, takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on massive, high-risk goals, it emphasizes consistent effort over time, it encourages growth, learning, and steady improvement — factors that are within your control.
Hustle culture focuses on goals, ignoring the process. It tells you to chase success at all costs, even if that means doing things you hate along the way. 18 You enjoy the connection with your audience, but if you follow hustle culture, your focus shifts to profit, audience growth, and social media engagement. To “succeed”, you have to learn marketing strategies that you don’t actually enjoy.
Persistence culture, in contrast, prioritizes the process itself. It asks: Do you enjoy what you’re doing? When you love the process, you don’t need external approval to keep going. 19 Instead of measuring success by external factors, it asks: How can I improve? Maybe your podcast isn’t getting millions of downloads, but are you becoming a better interviewer? Are you developing new skills? These are the measures that matter because they’re within your control.
A．Hustle culture praises big goals.
B．Hustle culture ignores the value of goals.
C．For example, you love podcasting (制作播客).
D．This is where many young people go wrong.
E．Success becomes a byproduct of consistency and passion.
F．They fail to realize that rest is just as important as hard work.
G．The truth is that success and fulfillment don’t come from constant struggle.
二、完形填空
My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I 20 it a lot because my driver was very 21 and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.
Before leaving home, I had a fair idea of what my 22 would be like. When O-Week (迎新周) at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first 23 . The week-long event not only 24 me to take part in different clubs and societies, but also gave me a chance to 25 QUT’s campus. I loved the 26 of O-Week. It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) 27 . I felt this was exactly what I 28 life in Australia would be like. I was really excited!
After 29 my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the 30 to do a lot more and had no limits on 31 I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes even at 6 am? Besides, it is convenient to live there—one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my 32 .
Besides, I found it quite interesting to meet and work with the locals. I loved Australia so much that I felt very 33 when my experience came to a(n) 34 . I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour!
20．A．predicted B．enjoyed C．hated D．pursued
21．A．curious B．lonely C．friendly D．independent
22．A．experience B．position C．result D．behavior
23．A．options B．expectations C．challenges D．grades
24．A．warned B．forced C．taught D．allowed
25．A．explode B．export C．explore D．expand
26．A．atmosphere B．purpose C．invitation D．origin
27．A．attitude B．eye-opener C．record-holder D．mixture
28．A．denied B．pictured C．declared D．postponed
29．A．settling into B．figuring out C．carrying out D．knocking into
30．A．excuse B．patience C．intention D．freedom
31．A．why B．how C．when D．where
32．A．house B．village C．company D．laboratory
33．A．proud B．confused C．upset D．satisfied
34．A．point B．power C．existence D．end
三、语法填空
用所给词的适当形式填空
At3:42 a. m. on July 28, 1976, the most deadly earthquake of the 20th century took place in Tangshan.
More than 400,000 people died or were 35 (injure). People were greatly 36 ( shock).
However, another big quake 37 (shake) Tangshan again later that afternoon with more buildings failing down and water, food and electricity hard 38 (get). People began to wonder how long the disaster would last.
Shortly after the earthquake, soldiers were sent there to dig out those 39 (trap) survivors and to bury the dead. Doctors and nurses provided medical services. Workers built 40 (shelter) for those 41 homes had been destroyed. Slowly, the city began to 42 (breath) and stand up again.
四、书信写作
43．假定你是李华，是校学生会主席。因为新冠病毒（COVID-19）疫情，你校原计划的外国学生中文演讲比赛作了相应调整，改为在线上进行。请你代表学生会给有关同学写一封邮件，告知这一变动。内容包括：
1. 变动原因；
2. 比赛方式；
3. 美好祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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五、书面表达
44．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。
When I entered high school, our teacher told us that we were supposed to do some volunteer work to enrich our high school life and prepare ourselves for university. Upon hearing this, I got excited and decided that I would take part in this valuable activity. I applied to be a volunteer at Yeda Hospital, one of the biggest and busiest hospitals in our city. Fortunately, I was accepted! Joy flooded over me.
I woke up early in the morning and couldn’t wait to head for the hospital, hoping to serve people in need with a big smile. At around 7:30 a.m., all the volunteers gathered as planned. I was overwhelmed with excitement as I entered the hospital. We were warmly greeted by the hospital staff. Then volunteers were arranged different tasks—cleaning rooms, guiding patients to their destinations, helping old people fill in forms and so on. Because I was good at operating computers, I was sent to be in charge of the self-service payment machines, which are designed for people to buy medicine and instantly pay their hospital bills.
Volunteering from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. in the hospital made me very happy. Everyone I offered help to thanked me over and over again. However, most of the people in the hospital had worried faces, and I seldom spotted a smile. It was a little disappointing, but I tried to understand. They might have been tired out taking care of patients. I continued to concentrate on my assigned task, helping plenty of people—especially the older ones who couldn’t use advanced technology. As time went by, I felt tired and bored.
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。
Suddenly, I noticed a foreigner standing beside the machine with a confused look.
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That moment really touched my heart.
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参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．D
4．D 5．C 6．D 7．D
8．C 9．A 10．D
11．B 12．D 13．A 14．C
15．D 16．G 17．A 18．C 19．E
20．B 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．D 25．C 26．A 27．B 28．B 29．A 30．D 31．C 32．A 33．C 34．D
35．injured 36．shocked 37．shook 38．to get 39．trapped 40．shelters 41．whose 42．breathe
43．Dear classmates,
I am so sorry to inform you that we’ll have to adjust the Chinese speech contest for foreign students due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Our Chinese speech contest will be held online, from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock on the afternoon of May 16. There are thirty contests in all. On that day you will choose one topic out of the five topics and then prepare for it in three minutes. Then you will be given three minutes to speak via online video. Please try your best and get ready in time.
Wish you to be successful.
Yours,
Li Hua
44．One possible version:
Suddenly, I noticed a foreigner standing beside the machine with a confused look. I approached him with a smile, asking if he needed any assistance. He looked relieved and explained that he was trying to pay for his wife’s medication but couldn’t understand the instructions on the screen. I guided him through each step, translating the Chinese prompts into English and ensuring he understood how to complete the transaction. His gratitude was evident as he thanked me profusely, and for the first time that day, I saw a genuine smile on someone’s face in the hospital.
That moment really touched my heart. It made me realize that even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference in someone’s day. As the day progressed, I continued to assist more people, each interaction adding a bit more warmth to the otherwise clinical environment. By the end of my shift, I felt a profound sense of satisfaction. Volunteering at Yeda Hospital not only enriched my high school life but also taught me valuable lessons about compassion and the impact of simple gestures. I knew that these experiences would stay with me as I prepared for university and beyond, shaping me into a more understanding and caring individual.
一、阅读理解
Lisa walked into the chorus room with a smile on her face. The class was auditioning (试演) for parts in the holiday musical. Lisa loved to sing and this was her chance to get one of the lead roles.
Mr. Beckman passed out lyrics for the auditions. Lisa could hardly wait to sing quietly to herself. Mr. Beckman tapped his baton on the music stand at the front of the room. “I know you’re all excited to audition, but before we do I have an announcement. This year will witness a very special performance by a select number of students,” Mr. Beckman said. Lisa squeezed the sheet music in her hands. Maybe it was a chance to be featured as one of the best singers.
“These individuals will be dressed in distinctive costumes and will set the stage for the rest of the show,” Mr. Beckman continued. “Brandon, Adriana, Tina, and Lisa, would you come up front please?” “Yes!” Lisa yelled, rushing to the front of the room.
Mr. Beckman removed a costume from the supply closet, “You four will be our wooden soldiers!” Lisa stared at the strange clothes. “No one is going to recognize us wearing those!” “Don’t worry, Lisa. Your names will be listed in the program under Wooden Soldiers.” Mr. Beckman said.
“But even my own parents won’t be able to tell which soldier is me!” “This is a very special honor,” Mr. Beckman said, “Lisa, I selected the top students in the class to open the show for us. You’ll need to learn a special march and dance, but if you don’t want to be a soldier, I can assign the part to someone else.” Lisa saw a few of her classmates’ eyes widen at the thought of taking her place. Maybe being a soldier was a good thing since Mr. Beckman had chosen her, and she wasn’t going to let him down. “Can we start practicing our march?” Lisa asked.
1．Why was Lisa in the chorus room?
A．She was watching the audition for the holiday musical.
B．She wanted to audition for a part in the school musical.
C．She wanted to convince Mr. Beckman that she was qualified to be a soldier.
D．She was attending her music class in her school.
2．Why did Mr. Beckman tap his baton on the music stand in Paragraph 2?
A．He wanted everyone to get involved in the audition.
B．He wanted people to volunteer to be a soldier.
C．He was trying to get the attention of the class.
D．He was having troubling holding on to the baton.
3．What can we infer about Lisa at last?
A．She was unwilling to be recognized by parents.
B．She expected to be replaced by others.
C．She complained about being a soldier.
D．She thought it a great honor to be a soldier.
Rick Guidotti put aside his career as a fashion photographer to turn his lens to people living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences.
He says what changed his perception of beauty was a chance encounter with an albino (患白化病的) girl. “I was just tired of people telling me who was beautiful. Every season that face would change but I was always told who was beautiful. As an artist, I don’t see beauty just on covers of magazines. I see it everywhere. So that was my original intention—that opened my eyes a little wider and wider.”
Guidotti has created Positive Exposure, a not-for-profit organization that uses photography and video to transform public perceptions and promote a world where differences are celebrated. Guidotti and Positive Exposure are featured in a new documentary called “On Beauty”.
One of the women featured in the film is Jayne Waithera. “I never thought I was beautiful because nobody said that to me, but meeting him was my profound moment. I remember that particular day he took my picture and I felt so good like l felt there’s somebody who, like, really loves me and sees me for who I am and who sees me more than my condition.”
Guidotti is traveling from city to city to promote “On Beauty”. He says his tour is not about money; it’s about the message. “As I travel from community to community, I’m taking photographs band I’m empowering individuals with a positive sense of who they are. They’re seeing beauty in their reflection but I’m also empowering their families and they in turn are empowering their communities as well. All is based on the philosophy of change—how you see, how you change.”
4．Why did Guidotti change his career?
A．Because he wanted to create his own company.
B．Because the beauty on covers of magazines is not beautiful.
C．Because he couldn’t earn enough money from his former career.
D．Because his comprehension of beauty changed owing to an albino girl.
5．What can we know about Positive Exposure?
A．It makes the public more beautiful. B．It brings a lot of money for Guidotti.
C．It welcomes differences in the world. D．It makes photography more popular.
6．What does the author want to tell us by mentioning Jayne in Paragraph 4?
A．Jayne was beautiful Indeed.
B．Jayne’s picture was more beautiful than herself.
C．It was unfair that nobody discovered Jayne’s beauty.
D．Photographs gave Jayne a positive sense of who she was.
7．What does the author mainly intend to tell us in the last paragraph?
A．We should travel frequently.
B．Communities have a great influence on everyone.
C．We should make contributions to our community.
D．The way we view the world matters.
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was greatly surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
8．The text is mainly about __________.
A．a strange man
B．an unusual party
C．how roller skating began
D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
9．People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he __________.
A．was full of imagination
B．was a gifted musician
C．invented the roller skates
D．often gave others surprises
10．Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to __________.
A．show his skill in walking on wheels
B．arrive at the party sooner
C．test his invention
D．impress the party guests
A vertical smart farm was established in a Seoul subway station. Opened on September 23, it's Korean's first urban, underground smart farm.
Sterilized(无菌的) outerwear is put on before entering the vertical farm. Vegetables are being cultivated(培育)??under LED lighting, in trays of hydroponic(溶液栽培) that take the place of soil, “We are not pulling in dirty air from outside or from the subway. Thanks to this sealed sterile environment, the vertical farm has no need for pesticides( 杀虫剂 ) . Moreover, the vegetables grown possess slightly higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than regular vegetables, "said Kim Sung-un, a senior manager at a commercial smart farm company.
Still, Kim admits that smart farms are not suited to every kind of vegetable. “We can produce potatoes or tomatoes, but they are not cost effective,” Kim said. However, they are appropriate for lettuce-widely used in Korean cuisine as wraps for barbecued meat and fish-and herbs-widely used in Korean cuisine and medicine. Unlike traditional farming work, with its requirement for hard work and heavy machinery, smart farming labor is light. With all processes, —except for seeding and harvesting—fully automated or using robots, the main job is monitoring(监控), and disabled people were hired for the job. “The good thing about smart farming is that we can include those who are socially excluded,” Kim said. “And these systems are something woman can work on, there is no hard labor.” The farms are also applicable in environments where traditional farming is not feasible---such as deserts and arctic climate zones.
11．What do we know about vegetables grown in smart farms?
A．Potatoes and tomatoes cannot be planted.
B．Lettuce and herbs are cost effective to produce.
C．Vegetables are planted under LED lighting in soil.
D．Vegetables grown there are the same as regular vegetables.
12．What's the advantage of smart farming?
A．All farming processes are fully automated.
B．Smart farms are equipped with heavy machinery.
C．The only job to do in a smart farm is monitoring
D．The disabled can be involved in the farming work
13．What does the underlined word mean in the last paragraph?
A．Practicable B．Impossible
C．Popular D．Acceptable.
14．What is the text mainly about?
A．Development of smart farms B．Great changes in smart farm
C．An introduction to smart farms D．Vegetables grown in smart farms
If you listen to some self-improvement lectures about success, you’ll hear a familiar saying: Hustle (拼命干) harder. It sounds like success is just a matter of willpower and that the life of your dreams is within reach. 15 They are following this mindset, spending every waking hour working toward ambitious goals, only to find themselves worn out and unfulfilled.
Hustle culture promises success, but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. 16 They come from something deeper and more sustainable: persistence (坚持).
17 But what the experts won’t tell you is that most of those goals require a mix of timing, luck, and sometimes even genetics. No matter how hard you hustle, success isn’t always within your control. Persistence culture, on the other hand, takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on massive, high-risk goals, it emphasizes consistent effort over time, it encourages growth, learning, and steady improvement — factors that are within your control.
Hustle culture focuses on goals, ignoring the process. It tells you to chase success at all costs, even if that means doing things you hate along the way. 18 You enjoy the connection with your audience, but if you follow hustle culture, your focus shifts to profit, audience growth, and social media engagement. To “succeed”, you have to learn marketing strategies that you don’t actually enjoy.
Persistence culture, in contrast, prioritizes the process itself. It asks: Do you enjoy what you’re doing? When you love the process, you don’t need external approval to keep going. 19 Instead of measuring success by external factors, it asks: How can I improve? Maybe your podcast isn’t getting millions of downloads, but are you becoming a better interviewer? Are you developing new skills? These are the measures that matter because they’re within your control.
A．Hustle culture praises big goals.
B．Hustle culture ignores the value of goals.
C．For example, you love podcasting (制作播客).
D．This is where many young people go wrong.
E．Success becomes a byproduct of consistency and passion.
F．They fail to realize that rest is just as important as hard work.
G．The truth is that success and fulfillment don’t come from constant struggle.
二、完形填空
My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I 20 it a lot because my driver was very 21 and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.
Before leaving home, I had a fair idea of what my 22 would be like. When O-Week (迎新周) at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first 23 . The week-long event not only 24 me to take part in different clubs and societies, but also gave me a chance to 25 QUT’s campus. I loved the 26 of O-Week. It was really lively. Interacting with different cultures in person was really a(n) 27 . I felt this was exactly what I 28 life in Australia would be like. I was really excited!
After 29 my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the 30 to do a lot more and had no limits on 31 I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes even at 6 am? Besides, it is convenient to live there—one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my 32 .
Besides, I found it quite interesting to meet and work with the locals. I loved Australia so much that I felt very 33 when my experience came to a(n) 34 . I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour!
20．A．predicted B．enjoyed C．hated D．pursued
21．A．curious B．lonely C．friendly D．independent
22．A．experience B．position C．result D．behavior
23．A．options B．expectations C．challenges D．grades
24．A．warned B．forced C．taught D．allowed
25．A．explode B．export C．explore D．expand
26．A．atmosphere B．purpose C．invitation D．origin
27．A．attitude B．eye-opener C．record-holder D．mixture
28．A．denied B．pictured C．declared D．postponed
29．A．settling into B．figuring out C．carrying out D．knocking into
30．A．excuse B．patience C．intention D．freedom
31．A．why B．how C．when D．where
32．A．house B．village C．company D．laboratory
33．A．proud B．confused C．upset D．satisfied
34．A．point B．power C．existence D．end
三、语法填空
用所给词的适当形式填空
At3:42 a. m. on July 28, 1976, the most deadly earthquake of the 20th century took place in Tangshan.
More than 400,000 people died or were 35 (injure). People were greatly 36 ( shock).
However, another big quake 37 (shake) Tangshan again later that afternoon with more buildings failing down and water, food and electricity hard 38 (get). People began to wonder how long the disaster would last.
Shortly after the earthquake, soldiers were sent there to dig out those 39 (trap) survivors and to bury the dead. Doctors and nurses provided medical services. Workers built 40 (shelter) for those 41 homes had been destroyed. Slowly, the city began to 42 (breath) and stand up again.
四、书信写作
43．假定你是李华，是校学生会主席。因为新冠病毒（COVID-19）疫情，你校原计划的外国学生中文演讲比赛作了相应调整，改为在线上进行。请你代表学生会给有关同学写一封邮件，告知这一变动。内容包括：
1. 变动原因；
2. 比赛方式；
3. 美好祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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五、书面表达
44．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。
When I entered high school, our teacher told us that we were supposed to do some volunteer work to enrich our high school life and prepare ourselves for university. Upon hearing this, I got excited and decided that I would take part in this valuable activity. I applied to be a volunteer at Yeda Hospital, one of the biggest and busiest hospitals in our city. Fortunately, I was accepted! Joy flooded over me.
I woke up early in the morning and couldn’t wait to head for the hospital, hoping to serve people in need with a big smile. At around 7:30 a.m., all the volunteers gathered as planned. I was overwhelmed with excitement as I entered the hospital. We were warmly greeted by the hospital staff. Then volunteers were arranged different tasks—cleaning rooms, guiding patients to their destinations, helping old people fill in forms and so on. Because I was good at operating computers, I was sent to be in charge of the self-service payment machines, which are designed for people to buy medicine and instantly pay their hospital bills.
Volunteering from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. in the hospital made me very happy. Everyone I offered help to thanked me over and over again. However, most of the people in the hospital had worried faces, and I seldom spotted a smile. It was a little disappointing, but I tried to understand. They might have been tired out taking care of patients. I continued to concentrate on my assigned task, helping plenty of people—especially the older ones who couldn’t use advanced technology. As time went by, I felt tired and bored.
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。
Suddenly, I noticed a foreigner standing beside the machine with a confused look.
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That moment really touched my heart.
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参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．D
4．D 5．C 6．D 7．D
8．C 9．A 10．D
11．B 12．D 13．A 14．C
15．D 16．G 17．A 18．C 19．E
20．B 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．D 25．C 26．A 27．B 28．B 29．A 30．D 31．C 32．A 33．C 34．D
35．injured 36．shocked 37．shook 38．to get 39．trapped 40．shelters 41．whose 42．breathe
43．Dear classmates,
I am so sorry to inform you that we’ll have to adjust the Chinese speech contest for foreign students due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Our Chinese speech contest will be held online, from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock on the afternoon of May 16. There are thirty contests in all. On that day you will choose one topic out of the five topics and then prepare for it in three minutes. Then you will be given three minutes to speak via online video. Please try your best and get ready in time.
Wish you to be successful.
Yours,
Li Hua
44．One possible version:
Suddenly, I noticed a foreigner standing beside the machine with a confused look. I approached him with a smile, asking if he needed any assistance. He looked relieved and explained that he was trying to pay for his wife’s medication but couldn’t understand the instructions on the screen. I guided him through each step, translating the Chinese prompts into English and ensuring he understood how to complete the transaction. His gratitude was evident as he thanked me profusely, and for the first time that day, I saw a genuine smile on someone’s face in the hospital.
That moment really touched my heart. It made me realize that even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference in someone’s day. As the day progressed, I continued to assist more people, each interaction adding a bit more warmth to the otherwise clinical environment. By the end of my shift, I felt a profound sense of satisfaction. Volunteering at Yeda Hospital not only enriched my high school life but also taught me valuable lessons about compassion and the impact of simple gestures. I knew that these experiences would stay with me as I prepared for university and beyond, shaping me into a more understanding and caring individual.
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