广东省惠来县第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题

2025-2026年度第一学期 惠来一中高二级第二次阶段考英语试卷 时间：120分钟，满分120分 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第节（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Dust off your suitcase to set up your out-of-office.The UK has some hidden places worthy of a short vacation.The following are the stylish accommodations you can choose during your vacation. The Cow Shed in Woodbridge Mixing caravan (life and camping together,the Cow Shed could only be designed in a child's imagination.And of course,it's situated on a farm to provide the full experience.It sleeps up to four guests,with the interior giving you warm,rustic (atmosphere.Toilet and shower facilities are located on the grounds. The Badger Pod in Achiltibuie If you really fancy going off-grid ()this Badger Pod in Achiltibuie,Scotland,is the place for you.In a small,remote village on the North-West coast of the Scottish Highlands,you'll be far away from all your day-to-day stresses.Sleeping two guests in an out-sized bed,it is perfect for a couple's retreat away from the family. The Moon Conker in Llanafan-fawr Located in a small rural village in Wales,the Moon Conker is the perfect place to unwind and rest away from busy day-to-day life and be at one with nature.Sleeping two guests in a super king-sized bed for extra comfort,you can observe the night sky through one of the many skylights in the Conker. The Riverside Cabin in Cornwall Situated right on the edge of a stream in prime,picturesque Comnish countryside.the Riverside Cabin is the kind of delightful escape many people dream of.This place is cosy yet airy. It's just a 20-minute drive to Falmouth,an artistic coastal town that's full of small independent bars and restaurants. 1.What is special about the Cow Shed in Woodbridge? A.It is located on a farm. B.It has home atmosphere. C.Its toilet is put on the grounds. D.It combines caravan life with camping. 2.What do the four places have in common? A.They are on the coast. B.They sleep up to four guests. C.They are imaginative in shapes. D.They allow travelers to embrace nature. 3.Where can the text be found? 高一益洱试举 第1而共8贡 A.In a history book. B.In a travel brochure. C.In a geography magazine D.In an adventurous story B When people ask about my experience of leaming Cantonese(),I recount a joumey driven by unending curiosity and a strong desire to connect with a dynamic culture. Growing up ina Russian family.my fascination with languages grew thanks to my father,a language expert.It's during a cultural appreciation class in junior high that I was first introduced to the world of Hong Kong films,famous for their characteristic action-packed dramas and storytelling styles.However.what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language. Cantonese,which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind.This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic(话言的)joumey. Leaming Cantonese posed challenges,such as unfamiliar characters,complex tones,and different grammar structures,but I insisted.Immersed in textbooks and available online courses.I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally.Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm. To fully understand the spirit ofof Cantonese.I knew that studying alone wasn't enough-I needed firsthand experience.So,I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong.a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture.Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations,from casual chats to food ordering.I found myself surrounded in a linguistic wonderland.Within a few months,my Cantonese improved dramatically,building up my confidence. My explorations extended beyond the streets.I got involved in formal language classes that offered professional guidance.Through hard work,I successfully finished all the courses in Cantonese Linguistics.From then on.I've been passionately committed to spreading the Cantonese culture,ensuring its richness reaches a wider audience. Today,I continue my Cantonese voyage with unflagging enthusiasm.It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit;it grants me a passport to sincere connections.profound insights,and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture. 4.What motivated the author to start his linguistic jourey? A.His father's intentional arrangement. B.His teacher's positive encouragement. C.His strong interest in Chinese movies. D.His great passion for cultural exploration. 5.Why did the author head to Hong Kong during the gap year? A.To participate in a language workshop. B.To take a bite of the diverse local food. C.To immerse himself in Cantonese culture. D.To stay well informed about studying abroad. 高二燕调试推 第2页共8项 6.Which best describes the author's learing process of Cantonese? A.Demanding but strategic. B.Effortless and enjoyable. C.Challenging but creative. D.Adventurous and eventful. 7.What is the best title for the text? A.Cantonese'sCharm B.A Joumey to Hong Kong C.Embracing Cantonese D.The Power of Curiosity c Many concepts that are central to the human experience are abstract,such as relationships ideas,and time-things we can't directly see or touch.We commonly use concrete language to talk and think about these things,often through metaphors(). Using metaphors is far more than a poetic device of factual statements.A study conducted at Purchase College found that metaphors can frame people's perspectives,therefore shaping their reasoning and following actions.For example,describing the effort to stop climate change as a "war"rather than a"race"caused people to feel more urgency about reducing emissions. Another example is the lightbulb (metaphor commonly used to describe new ideas. suggesting that new thoughts appear suddenly like a light switch being tumed on.However,this metaphor implies that new ideas come effortlessly and are accessible only to a few geniuses,such as Isaac Newton,who supposedly developed his theory of gravity from a sudden insight about a falling apple.It may lead people to question their ability to generate news ideas.and as a behavioral consequence,people may underestimate the role of hard work and continuous leaming in bringing about change. An alterative way to describe ideas is by comparing new thoughts to seeds that fall on fertile ground and-if cared for-will grow and develop over time.Different from the lightbulb metaphor,the seed metaphor implies an understanding that generating new ideas is a laborious process,which requires time and effort.It also suggests that anybody can be the cultivator of ideas as long as they put their mind to it. The subtle effects of metaphors show how powerful language can be,even though we often don't realize it.Who'd have thought a simple use of a lightbulb metaphor could profoundly affect how we understand the concept of innovation?Given the nature of our metaphorical minds,it is worth asking:are our metaphors suitable?We owe it to ourselves and others to use metaphors appropriately.These choices-consciousor not-ean be constructive or destructive. 8.What does the study find about metaphors? A.They make language more poetic. B.They help clarify abstract concepts C.They may cause conficts between people. D.They can shape people's minds and behavior 9.What does the underlined word"underestimate"in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.realize. B.ignore 高二英语试卷 第3页共8页 C.emphasize. D.acknowledge. 10.How does the seed metaphor differ from the lightbulb metaphor? A.It stresses the importance of natural talent. B.It simplifies the process of cultivating new ideas. C.It leads to people's doubt about their creativity. D.It indicates consistent efforts ofindividuals. 11.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A.To call on people to use metaphors properly B.To present the potential limitations of metaphors. C.To reveal the difficulty of understanding metaphors. D.To urge people to reflect on the concept of innovation. 0 Most people are aware that our climate is changing and recognize that global warming is an obvious truth.Scientists around the world are now largely in agreement that we need to change our ways quickly if we're to avoid an incoming climate disaster and cut down the damage we've done to our planet. Human activity has caused the greatest increase in temperature.While global temperature waves in the past have often been caused by natural events,since 1950 humans have been to blame for a warming world.Through buring fossil fuels,increasing farming and agriculture and destroying forests,we have increased emissions().Our thirst for power and resources seems unending and we will only slow down the damaging changes we've made if we take action quickly. We all have a part to play in reducing consumption )Even seemingly small acts like auditing your company's tap water use and wastage()could,when taken as a whole,make a huge difference to the pressures we are all putting on our planet. Temperatures have risen by around a degree over the last 100 years:a one-degree increase in temperature might not sound like a lot but,in climatic terms,it's a huge milestone.In the Paris Agreement of 2015,196 nations around the world committed to controlling global temperature increases to below two degrees--and closer to 1.5 degrees.Mass extinction is another unwanted challenge facing us through a changing climate.More sadly,scientists now war that if the situation doesn't improve,we may well lose between30%and 50%of the total species currently on Earth. Climate change is a real and present danger facing the world.If we stand together and make small differences to our lifestyles and habits,we still have time to repair the damage we've done to our planet. 12.What do we know about global warming? A.Global warming is hardly admitted by most people. B.Some scientists agreed global warming could be avoided. 高二英语试卷 第4页共8页 C.All global warming is not mainly caused by natural events. D.Global warming in the 1890s was caused by human activities. 13.What does the underlined word"auditing"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Checking.B.Saving.C.Recycling.D.Removing. 14.What's the purpose of listing figures in paragraph 4? A.To analyze the temperature data in climatic terms B.To make readers feel sorry for species extinction C.Toreduce scientists'anxiety caused by global warming. D.To stress the serious impacts of climate situation. 15.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Global Warming and Its Effects. B.Climate Change Calls for Actions. C.Climate Change Causes Species Extinction. D.Human Activities and Global Warming. 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。 Being caring allows you to live a life based on love.If you want to know how to be more caring.see the following steps to get started. ,16One way to be caring is to put more effort into learning about how other people are doing.When you talk to someone,ask him or her about his or her physical condition, vacations or pets.Trying to ask the little questions can add up to showing that you do care.17 Help people in need.You can't be a caring person if you're only out to help yourself. Helping other people means helping both the friends and family members who need help,and the less fortunate people in your community,or even people you may not know that well who need assistance.18 Apologize when you need to.19Therefore,they are quick to apologize when they've done something wrong.They are comfortable admitting they're not perfect.If you know you've hurt somebody,then you have to swallow your pride and say sorry to show that you're aware of how your actions impact others.Doing this shows that you really care,because you think about how others are feeling. Keep track of people.Let people know that you're thinking about them even when you're not together.To do this,whether sending a text message after your best friend's exam,or calling your cousin on her birthday is necessary.20 Though it's unrealistic to talk to friends every day, contacting at least one friend a week will make a big difference. A.Ask people about their lives. B.Remember the details about people's lives. C.Sending cards also gets the message across D.Caring people spend time doing favors for other people. E.Caring people care about how their actions affect other people. 高二英语试卷 第5页共8页 F.Do not just ask out of duty,but because you genuinely want to care. G.Keep an eye out for those in need and find a productive way to get involved. 第二部分语言运用（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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 Julia.a 27-year-old TikTok user from Chicago,has been making dresses that her grandmother designed at fashion school to share on the platform. According to Julia,her grandma Georgie,went to fashion school in the 1940s and dreamed of being a fashion designer,but 21 before completing her studies because she needed to 22some sick family members. One day in 2021,when Julia was visiting her grandma,23old sketches of dresses that Georgie had designed when she was a teenager,she thought they were24 "I knew my grandma was25 but these are really much better than what I was 26 in my head.And she mentioned that when she died,she wanted them to get27at her funeral,"she said. "But,"Julia added,"Ijust thought,why wait until she28?" Then Julia posted a video displaying some of her grandma's29on TikTok,which became her first post on the platform to spread quickly and widely,receiving 2.7 million views and countless likes 30mostly old pieces of material left over from her grandmother's own collection of cloth,Julia has now made four designs,trying to stick to a31of under $300 per gown 礼服). It was beyond Julia's wildest dream that viewers have been32 by.her story of intergenerational bonding. "Lots of old people say they love seeing someone younger33something from their generation,"she said,adding."And then younger people,who maybe don't have the best 34with their grandparents,or lost their grandparents,say seeing my videos35them of their grandparents." 21.A.continued B.quitted C.defeated D.succeeded 22.A.insist on B.attend to C.switch on D.appeal to 23.A.ignoring B.assuming C.scanning D.investigating 24 A.adorable B.abstract C.accurate D.incredible 25.A.aged B.concerned C.committed D.gifted 26.Apicturing B.understanding C.inferring D.forecasting 27.A.emphasized B.displayed C.divided D.resisted 28.A.gets across B.comes along C.passes away D.lives off 高二英语试卷 第6页共8页 29.A.certificates B.drafts C.essays D.products 30.A.Commanding B.Decorating C.Obeying D.Collecting 31.A.schedule B.appliance C.efficiency D.budget 32.A.disturbed B.fascinated C.confused D.detected 33.A.prohibit B.appreciate C.advocate D.evaluate 34.A.relationship B.welfare C.passion D.prospect 35.A.encounters B.informs C.convinces D.reminds 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空，使整 个文段句意完整，语法正确。 From "pocket parks"between communities to forest parks in the outer cities,local governments are36(ambition)to make China's cities greener.That's37 there are more parks in cities these days. From 2021 to 2022.Shanghai transformed 62 woodlands into leisure spaces.These leisure spaces open up forests,38allows visitors to enjoy natural beauty as well as wildlife.In urban39(area),more companies and universities are sharing their greenery.For instance,the Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science opened its 1,000-square-meter green space to the public.40(join)by historical buildings in the area,the park can provide more space for tourists to rest. Apart from meeting people's needs,parks can also do good to the environment.Take Beijing's Central Green Forest Park 41 an example.Since it was opened in 2020,the park 42(reach)carbon neutrality ()It means although the park's facilities produce carbon dioxide,more can43(take)in by the plants there.The park also fully reuses rainwater and creates green energy44(supply)the park.As cities in China become greener,"park cities"are becoming a reality.The concept of a park city was45 (initial)put forward in 2018.It is a concept that takes the form of an improved natural environment in all aspects,noted China Daily. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见 请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件，阐述你的观点并给出理由（不少于两个）。 注意：1.字数80词左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 3,文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jackson Yours. 高英语试卷 第7页共8页 Lihua 第二节（满分25分） Jenny was the only child in her home.She had a quarrel()with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.She couldn't help weeping when she thought of the scolding()from her mother.Having wandered in the street for hours,she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat.She stood beside a stand for a while.watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business.However,with no money in hand,she sighed(叹气)and had to leave. The seller behind the stand()noticed the young girl and asked,"Hey,girl.you want to have the noodles?" "Oh.yes...but I don't have money on me."she replied. "That's nothing.I'll treat you today,"said the man."Come in." The seller brought her a bowl of noodles,whose smell was so attractive.As she was eating,Jenny cried silently. "What is it?"asked the man kindly. "Nothing.actually I was just touched by your kindness!"said Jenny."Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles,while my mother drove me out of the house.She showed no care for me..She is so merciless(残忍的)compared to a stranger!" Hearing the words,the seller smiled,"Girl,do you really think so?I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot.But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby.Can you number the times she cooked for you?Have you expressed your gratitude(感藏)to her?" Jenny sat there,spcechless and numb with shock;she remembered Mother's familiar face and weathered(饱经风霜的)hands."Why did I not think of that??A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful,but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me." On the way home,Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home. 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。 Nearing the doorway,Jenny took a deep breath A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back 高二英语试卷 第8页共8页