江苏省泰州市兴化市兴化中学2025-2026学年高二上学期开学英语试题

江苏省兴化中学2025-2026学年秋学期高二年级阶段性测试（一) 学科：英语 命题人：余露吉颍 审题人：翁晓静 时阎：120分钟 第-部分：听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，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。，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愿。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What has the woman finished doing? A.Choosing her major. B.Working on the computer. C.Sending her application form. 2.What will the man buy? A.A bag B.A laptop. C.A car. 3.When will the man check out? A.On the 16th. B.On the 17th. C.On the 18th. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Going on vacation B.Dealing with sensitivities. C.Taking care of the pet 5.What will the man probably do for the woman? A.Clean the table. B.Help with her report. C.Help the shopping. 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至7题。 6.What did Barbara begin to do two months ago? A.Do the gardening B.Tidy the bedrooms. C.Decorate the living room, 7、Who might Brian be9 A.Barbara's neighbor. B,Barbara's husband. C.Barbara's gardener. 听第7材料，回答第8至10题。 8.When does the conversation take place? A.Before ordering. B.During a meal. C.After a meal. 9.What do we know about the restaurant? A.It has a nice cnvironment. B.It has a new address C.It has a good name. 10.What do the speakers decide to do? A.Report service issues. B.Complain about the manager. C.Move to a less crowded place 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the woman curious about? A.What life coaches do. B.Why Mel does the qualification. C.Whether Mel is good at fixing problems. 12.What does the woman hate doing? A.Talking about her family situation. B.Analyzing personal problems C.Completing the housework. 13.How can the woman solve her problem according to the man? A.By seeking cooperation. B.By changing her attitude. C.By starting a new routine. 斯第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What inspired Trent to start climbing? A.A picture of mountains. B.A television documentary. C.A biography of a climber. 2 15.What was Trent's feeling during his first big climbing? A.Nervousness. B.Confidence. C.Amazement 16.Why did Trent decide to climb the seven peaks? A.To overcome his fear. B.To realize his long-held dream, C.To raise money for his grandpa. 17.What raade Trent special among the climbers.to the seven peaks? A.He was accompanied by his graudpa. B.He climbed snow-covered mountains. C.He was younger than any other climber. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What did Bohlin do in his first job? A.He taught at a college. B.He designed aircraft. C.He produced cars. 19.When did the first modem car seat belt appear? A.In1942, B.n1958 C.ln1959. 20.Which country was the first to introduce car seat belt laws? A.Japan B.Australia C.France. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分42.5分) 第一节（共12个小题；每小题2.5分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将选涂黑 A My affair with sugar began innocently enough in my childhood,when I indulged )in sweet treats as rewards for good behavior by overworked but loving parents,or as a means to celebrate special occasions.As I grew older,my craving (intensified, leading me to seek the sweet comfort of chocolate,Coke,and Cheese Cheetos.These sugary delights became my escape from the stress and worries in my life. It wasn't until my reflection in the mirror no longer matched the lively,intelligent person I felt inside that I realized the severity of my situation.Clothes that once fit me perfectly are now uncomfortably tight,and climbing a flight of stairs leaves mc breathloss. Not to mention that,in the past two to three years,my weight gain has influcnced my self-esteem,confidence,and overall well-being. In my search for a healthier lifestyle,I decided to turn to zcro-calorie drinks, believing they would be a healthier alternative to my beloved sugary drinks.However,my research led me to an alarming discovery of the dangers of aspartame,a commonly used artificial sweetener found in many zero-caloric drinks.Despite its'Jack of calorics, aspartame has been linked to many health concerus including headaches,dizzincss,and even more severe conditions.More studies are needed to learn about artificial sweeteners' long-term effects on our health.Still,knowing this put me off zero-calorie drinks for a while！ With newfound knowledge and determination,I began my journey,to break free from sugar addiction.The journey was challenging,with persistent cravings and constant temptations ()However,armed with healthier snack alternatives,such as fruit and nuts,and the support of loved ones,I gradually weaned myself off the sugar roller coaster. I am rediscovering some of the joys of a more balanced lifestyle.Regular exercise became my companion,boosting my energy levels and reducing stress. 21.What initially attracted the author to sugar? A.Sugary delights. B.Childhood rewards C.Stressful situations. D.Personal achievements. 22.What can be learned about zero-calorie drinks? A.They are free of artificial sweeteners. B.They can contribute to weight loss. C.They are highly favored by the market. D.They pose a potential threat to health 23.What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph? A.Stopped consuming sugar. B.Switched to sugar replacements. C.Monitored my sugar levels. D.Learned the tricks of sugar control. 24.Which of the following can best describe the author? A.Self-aware and reflective. B.Inquiring but careless. C.Determined but impatient. D.Self-disciplined and ambitious. 4 B Anyone who has taken a standardized test knows that writing an essay in 20 minutes or less takes serious brain power.Having access to artificial intelligence (Al would certainly lighten the mental load.But as a recent study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)suggests,that help may come at a cost. Over the course of a series of essay-writing sessions,students working with as well as without an AI chatbot had their brain activity measured.Across the board,the AI users exhibited markedly lower brain activity in areas associated with creative functions and attention. Whether AI will leave people's brains.weak in the long term remains an open question.Researchers behind this study have stressed that further work is needed to establish a definitive causal link between elevated AI use and weakened brains.After all, the study had a tiny sample size and focused on a single narrow task. Moreover,generative-AI tools clearly seek to lighten people's mental loads,as many other technologies do.Concerns about this kind of offloading aren't new.As long ago as the 5th century BC,Socrates was quoted as complaining that writing is not"a potion() for remembering,but for reminding".Calculators spare cashiers from computing a bill. Navigation apps remove the need for map-reading.And yet few would argue that people are less capable as a result. There is little evidence to suggest that letting machines handle users'mental tasks alters the brain's capacity for thinking.But the worry is that generative aI allows one to offload a thought process.And once the brain has developed a taste for offloading,it can be a hard habit to kick.As one user put it,"I rely so much on AI that I don't think I'd know how to solve certain problems without it." The technology is so young that,for many tasks,the human brain is still the sharpest tool in the toolkit.But in time both the consumers of AI and its regulators will have to assess whether its wider benefits outweigh any cognitive()costs.If stronger evidence emerges that AI makes people less intelligent,will they care? 25.What does paragraph 3 emphasize about the MIT study? A.The procedures it followed. B.The limitations in its design. C.The conclusion it has drawn. D.The diversity among its participants 26.According to Socrates,what negative consequence could writing have? A.People would avoid using reminders B.People would stop thinking independently. C.People would rely less on their own mcmory. D.People would care less abour the spoken word. 27.What point does the user's remark in paragraph 5 illistrate? A.AI can change users'mental capacity. B、AI is not widely available to the publig、. C.AI can encourage users'mental laziness. D.AI is not capable of solving every problem. 28.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Will AI Make You Stupid? B.How AI Lets You Offload Tasks C.Why AI Affects Your Thinking Abilities D.Is AI a Mental Shortcut You Can Easily Quit? C Why do so many Americans distrust what they read in their newspapers?The American Society of Newspaper Editors is trying to answer this painful question.The organization is deep into a long self analysis known as the journalism credibility project. Sad to say,this project has turned out to be mostly low-level findings about factual errors and spelling and grammar mistakes,combined with lots of head-scratching puzzlement about what in the world those readers really want. But the sources of distrust go way deeper.Most journalists learn to see the world through a set of standard patterns into which they plug each day's events.In other words, there is a conventional story line in the newsroom culture that provides a backbone and a ready-made narrative structure for otherwise confusing news. There exists a social and cultural disconnect between journalists and their readers, which helps explain why the "standard patterns"of the newsroom seem alien to many readers.In a recent survey,questionnaires were sent to reporters in five middle-size cities around the country,plus one large metropolitan area.Then residents in these communities were phoned at random and asked the same questions. Replies show that compared with other Americans,journalists are more likely to live in upscale neighborhoods,have maids,own Mercedeses,and trade stocks,and they're less 6 likely to go to church,do volunteer work,or put down roots in a community. Reporters tend to be part of a broadly defined social and cultural elite ()so their work tends to reflect the conventional values of this elite.The astonishing distrust of the news media isn't rooted in inaccuracy or poor reportorial skills but in the daily conflict of world views betwecn reporters and their readers. This is an explosive situation for any industry,particularly a declining one.Here is a troubled business that keeps hiring employees whose attitudes vastly annoy the customers. It never seems to get around to noticing the cultural and class biases that so many former buyers are complaining about.If it did,it would open up its diversity program,now focused narrowly on race and gender,and look for reporters who differ broadly by outlook, values,education,and class. 29.What is the passage mainly about? A.The objectives and findings of a journalism credibility project. B.The personnel structure of the declining newspaper industry. C.The causes of the public disappointment in newspapers. D.The indefinite needs of newspaper readers in America. 30.The results of the journalism credibility project turned out to be A.somewhat conflicting B.rather trustworthy .C.quite shallow D.very enlightening 31.According to the author,the fundamental problem of journalists lies in their A.conventional lifestyle in upscale communities B.inflexible approach to handling news stories C.conflicting ways of making sense of the world D.shared values'disconnected from general readers 32.Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the newspaper industry? A.It fails'to satisfy its readers due to annoying reporters. B:It hasn't realized the real problem despite its efforts.. C:It's urgent that it focus on accurate and skillful reporting. D.It should be aware of underlying prejudice in race and gender. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为 多余选项。·， How to pick the best place for a much-needed refreshment?If you're like most people, a simple clue is likely to vary your choice.You will look for the busiest restaurant with the most diners because its popularity is bound to reflect on the quality of food and service. 33 Early diners with no meaningful clues as to which restaurant to choose may have picked their evening eatery at random,for example selecting the place with the nicest name or the smiliest waiter.The following passers-by may have misinterpreted their restaurant choice as a well-informed decision and blindly followed their example. 34Ever-increasing numbers of customers werc attracted to the restaurant in question,which could have led to a bad dinner choice in an overcrowded restaurant Voluntarily copying other people's thoughts or choices or simply going with the crowd is often referred to as "herd behaviour."It is a frequent occurrence amongt humans as well as many other animals,a common example being sheep.35 In an earlier article,I discussed the so-called "wisdom of crowds",which suggests that average judgements of large groups of people often outperform individual choices. Furthermore,following the crowd appears to offer protection and comfort.36 Finally,following the herd reduces the effort needed to make a personal or uique decision. 37 Contrary to the so-called "wisdom of crowds",herd behaviours typically rely on so-called“information cascades(瀑布)”，where people take on others'beliefs or copy their choices without critically appraising the underlying reasons.This frequently leads to the imitation of ureasonable or simply stupid behavioius A.But is this true? B.It is therefore an easy option. C.After all,.there's“safety in numbers” D.Herding can appear to make a lot of sense. E.This could have resulted in a snow-balling effect. F.Herd behaviours,while easy to explain,hold significant dangers. G.The number of diners is unlikely to indicate the quality of the meal 第三部分语言知识运用（共三节，满分37.5分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 8 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选最佳选项，作在若 题纸上将该项涂黑。 Actor Anthony Anderson has rcalizcd a dream 30 years in the making.The 51-year-old38a Bachclor of Fine Arts dcgree from Howard University last week."It was all a dream!Words fail to39 the feeling I'm having right now." Anderson wrote on a social mcdia platform."My proudest moment is a sense of 40-finishing what I started many ycars ago." Anderson finished his junior year at Howard 30 years ago.41 financial difficultics,he had to ask for a42 from school.Hc worked hard to make a 43.Later he started a family and his career 44.He played the starring roles in many films and became a 45.The following years he was occupied in his work and didn't returu to school.It was somcthing he always felt 46 about-until his son,Nathan,gained 47to Howard four years ago. That inspired his longing for university study,so he was 48to go back and finish his degree. "This spring I was 49 able to finish the work to graduate from Howard University,"Anderson said.He marked it as a50 by calling it "a full-circle moment"and 51 his fans,"It's never too late.Things happen when they're supposed to happen!"Anderson,now a father of two,plans to 52 his education and go to graduate school for a master's degree. 38.A.took B.received C.deserved D.held 39.A.cause B.give C.describe D.hide 40.A.completion B.identity C.purpose D.belonging 41.A.In terms of B.With regard to C.On account of D.By comparison with 42.A.reward B.favor C.job D.break 43.A.fortune B.promotion C.living D.reputation 44.A.took off B.started over C.slowed down D.pulled up 45.A.director B.leader C.singer D.hit 46.A.confused B.upset C.anxious D.regretful 47.A.assistance B.admission C.invitation D.permission 48.A.willing B.cautious C.determined D.satisfied 49.A.gradually B.eventually C.obviously D.temporarily 50.A.milestone B.award C.dreamland D.wonder Sl、A.varned B.begged .C.commanded D.reminded 52.A.record B.acquire C.further D.finish 第二节 语法填空（共10个小题：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。 Chinese Teachers'Day is the very festival 53 celebrates the 2,300-ycar tradition of respecting teachers and education in China.It bears much 54 (similar)to the birthday of Confucius or the birthday of private school tutor in ancicnt China The history of Chinese Teachers'Day dates back to the Han Dynasty.During the Han and Jin dynasties,on August 27 each year,the birthday of Confucius,55 (follow） by court officials,the emperor would go to Confucius'temple to show respect for the ancient philosopher,56 would also invite royal teachers to the imperial ( court for a banquet.Local 57 (chief)followed the court,and on this day, teachers around the nation enjoyed a day's vacation and were given dried meat as gifts With local officials or the emperor58(lead)a series of activities,the capital, all states and counties would also stage sacrificial (ceremonies 59 (admire)Confucius.Excellent-performing teachers would60(cboose)from academies and learning institutions nationwide,reporting to the royal court and given 500 liang silver coins as awards. Until the Qing Dynasty,the sacrificial ceremony,on August 27,was of 61 larger scale.The teachers'salaries in schools and academics around the nation were raised and well-performing teachers would be awarded officinl titles or promoted to 62 (high)positions. 第三节：单词拼写/单句语法填空（共15个小题：每小题05分，满分7.5分） 63.Her assistant was a of theft and fraud by the police. 64.Recept yeats have w a sharp fall in housing price. 6S.Our nes芬of伍ices are still under c. so we nced to live with the noise for quite a wbilo. 66.The band their new album last mionth,generating excitement among fans. 67.She almost c to death in the thick smoke. 68.To the surprise of the liftle boy,the door opened (自动地)as he approached 10