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2025—2026学年度第一学期高二年级12月月考 英语试卷 一、听力（共15小题，1—5小题每题1分，6—15小题每题1.5分；共20分） 第一节：听下面五段对话。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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. Where are probably the speakers? A. At home. B. At a cleaner’s. C. In a clothing shop. 2. How does the girl feel in the end? A. Quite proud. B. Extremely anxious. C. A little disappointed. 3. Why is the man dissatisfied with his job? A. His company is far from his home. B. It is not well-paid. C. He has a difficult leader. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Repair the watch. B. Return the watch. C. Exchange the watch. 5. How much did the man’s wife spend on her new skirt? A. $245. B. $255. C. $260. 第二节：听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Neighbors. 7. How many times has John seen the band play? A. Three times. B. Four times. C. Five times. 8. Which type of music doesn’t appeal to Jane? A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Rock and roll. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. Where will the speakers probably go first after lunch? A. To a bookstore. B. To a cinema. C. To Leslie’s place. 10. What did Mary order? A. French fries. B. Green salad. C. A steak. 11. What do we know about Leslie? A. He is fond of reading. B. He called his mother just now. C. He doesn’t like pepper. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Which balance has the government been keeping about mountain sports? A. Environmental protection and safety. B. Environmental protection and economy. C. Environmental protection and culture. 13. When did the government start to limit the number of climbers on Qomolangma? A. In 2022. B. In 2020. C. In 2018. 14. Who is Tsering Samdrup? A. A local guide. B. A climber. C. A businessman. 15. What did the government provide for local people? A. Financial support. B. Cultural education. C. Advanced climbing training. 二、单选（共15小题，每题1分；共15分） 1. —I guess you want to go play tennis. —__________. That’s exactly what I was thinking too. A. I didn’t get it B. It’s up to you C. You never know D. You read my mind 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——我猜你想去打网球。——你猜透了我的心思。那就是我正在想着的事情。从回答的后半句可知，听话人同意说话人的意思。而A（不明白，不认同某人的说法）、B（决于你）和C（很难说，不可预知）都不符合语境。“you read my mind”意为“你知我心”，符合语境，故选D。 2. It is said that the employees who have worked here for many years will be given ________ over the newcomers. A. candidate B. preference C. commitment D. qualification 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：据说，在这里工作多年的老员工会比新入职的员工享有优先权。A. candidate候选者，应聘者；B. preference偏爱，优先权；C. commitment承诺；D. qualification资格。根据“It is said that the employees who have worked here for many years”可知，老员工比新员工享有优先权。故选B。 3. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：简不能参加今天下午3点钟的会议，因为她那个时候在一个班上课。根据句中的时间状语at that time，指代at 3 o'clock this afternoon，表示在将来的某一时刻正在做某事，故用将来完成时。故选D。 【点睛】本题考查时态。将来进行时主要表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，或表示要在将来某一时间开始，并继续下去的动作。分析此题需抓住时间状语，以及that time所代指的时间，再联系所学将来进行时所应用的范围及句意可以选择正确的答案。 4. Economists argue that price control should gradually disappear ________ a free market. A. in search of B. in favor of C. in charge of D. in honor of 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：经济学家认为，为了支持自由市场的发展，价格管制应逐步取消。A. in search of寻求，寻找；B. in favor of支持；C. in charge of负责，掌管；D. in honor of为了向……表示敬意。根据“price control should gradually disappear”可知，价格管制逐步取消是为了支持自由市场的发展。故选B。 5. ________ the final exam schedule has been announced, we need to adjust our review plans to focus on key subjects first. A. Now that B. In case C. Even if D. As long as 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句连接词词义辨析。句意：既然期末考试时间表已经公布了，我们需要调整复习计划，先把重点放在重点科目上。A. Now that既然；B. In case万一；C. Even if即使；D. As long as只要。根据句意可知，前后是因果关系，所以空处应是Now that引导原因状语从句。故选A项。 6. With his attention ________ on his book, he noticed nothing. A. concentrated B. concentrates C. concentrating D. to concentrate 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他全神贯注地看书，什么也没注意到。本题考查with的复合结构，介词with后宾语his attention与concentrate之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作宾语补足语。故选A。 7. My coach ________ reminded me that I should fix my attention on the road condition and traffic signals when driving the car. A. instantly B. gradually C. deliberately D. constantly 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的教练总是反复地提醒我，开车时要集中注意力关注路况和交通信号灯。A. instantly立刻；B. gradually逐渐地；C. deliberately故意地；D. constantly不断地，反复地。根据“I should fix my attention on the road condition and traffic signals when driving the car”可知，教练应是反复提醒开车时注意路况和交通信号灯。故选D。 8. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he ________ jobs by a dozen computer companies. A. has offered B. has been offered C. had offered D. had been offered 【答案】D 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查过去完成时的被动语态。句意：马克是个天才。到他毕业的时候，已经有十几家电脑公司给他提供了工作机会。该句是复合句，含By the time引导的时间状语从句，主句动作先于从句动作，且主句主语he和谓语动词offer之间是被动关系，是过去完成时的被动语态。故选D。 9. —I have been considering canceling the project because it seems hard to go farther. —But it’s too early to ________ now. There’s still much hope. A. brave the elements B. throw in the towel C. do the trick D. crack a smile 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：——我一直在考虑取消这个项目，因为它似乎很难再推进下去了。——但现在轻言放弃还为时过早，事情还有很大的希望。A. brave the elements不顾恶劣天气；B. throw in the towel半途而废，放弃；C. do the trick奏效，达到预期效果；D. crack a smile笑了起来。根据下文“There’s still much hope”可知，现在轻言放弃还为时过早。故选B。 10. An art magazine is available for you to read ________ to widen your outlook. A. at a glance B. in contrast C. behind the wheel D. at your leisure 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：有一本艺术杂志可供你闲暇时阅读，以此拓宽你的视野。A. at a glance一瞥；B. in contrast相比之下；C. behind the wheel开车，掌权；D. at your leisure闲暇时。根据“An art magazine”可知，艺术杂志可供闲暇时阅读。故选D。 11. John once worked in a remote mountain village school, which is ________ only on foot. A. accessible B. considerate C. available D. appropriate 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：约翰曾经在一所位于偏远山区的学校工作过，那所学校只能靠步行才能到达。A. accessible可到达的；B. considerate体贴的；C. available可用的；D. appropriate合适的。根据后文only on foot(仅靠步行)，需填表示“可到达的”的形容词，故选A。 12. Most young people think that it will be shameful to ________ their parents for daily expenses when they graduate from university. A. max out B. lay aside C. rely on D. miss out 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：大多数年轻人认为，大学毕业后还要依靠父母支付日常开销是一件很丢脸的事。A. max out刷爆，用尽；B. lay aside搁置，储存；C. rely on依靠；D. miss out错失机会，漏掉。根据“for daily expenses when they graduate from university”可知，此处表示依靠父母支付日常开销。故选C。 13. Residents are being given a chance to ________ the future of their town. A. have a say on B. be appreciative of C. step away from D. be assigned to 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：居民们有机会对他们城镇的未来发表意见。A. have a say on对……有发言权；B. be appreciative of感激……；C. step away from远离……；D. be assigned to被分配做……。根据“the future of their town”可知，对于自己城镇的未来，每位居民都应该有发言权。故选A项。 14. Because society ________ so rapidly during the last few years, the gap between the generations has become larger. A. changed B. had changed C. has been changing D. was changed 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：因为在过去几年社会变化非常快，不同年代的人之间的代沟也变得更大。主语society和谓语动词change之间是主动关系，根据时间状语“during the last few years”并结合下文“the gap between the generations has become larger”可知，此处描述最近几年一直不断发生的事情对现在造成的影响，并且动作还有可能持续下去，所以用现在完成进行时。故选C项。 15. —Do you know anything about Zhang Zhongjing? —______ He has been honored as a master doctor since the Eastern Han Dynasty. A. How come? B. So what? C. By all means. D. With pleasure. 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查日常交际用语。句意:-你知道关于张仲景的事情吗？-当然。 自东汉以来，他被尊为医学大师。A. How come?怎么会？B. So what?那又怎样？C. By all means.当然；D. With pleasure.很愿效劳。根据空后He has been honored as a master doctor since the Eastern Han Dynasty.可知，后者对张仲景非常了解。所以他“当然”知道关于张仲景的事情。C选项符合语境。故选C。 三、完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分；共30分） Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new ____16____ in high school. ____17____, high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts (选拔赛) for cheerleaders (拉拉队队员). She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be ____18____ for her to be selected. Two hours later, the ____19____ read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart ____20____ as the list ended without her name. Feeling ____21____, she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework. Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was ____22____. She moved on to English and history, and was ____23____ to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to ____24____ math for the time being. The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school ____25____. Mrs. Biden wasn’t as ____26____ as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough ____27____ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled ____28____ and left. “Why is high school so ____29____?” she sighed. Later in ____30____ class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much ____31____. By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d continue to try to ____32____ her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d succeed, but she knew she had to ____33____. High school was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond ____34____ a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the ____35____ fish you can be.” 16. A. processes B. decisions C. challenges D. exercises 17. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides 18. A. difficult B. easy C. boring D. interesting 19. A. editor B. boss C. candidate D. judge 20. A. jumped B. sank C. stopped D. raced 21. A. strange B. happy C. awful D. lonely 22. A. struggling B. improving C. working D. complaining 23. A. ashamed B. disappointed C. shocked D. relieved 24. A. put up B. prepare for C. worry about D. give up 25. A. committee B. newspaper C. radio D. team 26. A. enthusiastic B. artistic C. sympathetic D. realistic 27. A. speakers B. readers C. cheerleaders D. writers 28. A. widely B. weakly C. excitedly D. brightly 29. A. similar B. ordinary C. different D. familiar 30. A. physics B. history C. English D. math 31. A. pleasure B. hope C. trouble D. sorrow 32. A. fit in B. look out C. stay up D. get around 33. A. swim B. try C. ask D. escape 34. A. in return for B. in case of C. in terms of D. instead of 35. A. slimmest B. smallest C. best D. gentlest 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Jenna以优异的成绩考上了高中。当她来到高中后，感觉很多事情都不顺利，甚至自己曾经很擅长的数学学习方面，也出现了很多困难，但是Jenna并没有放弃，而是不断的努力尝试，她的挑战就是成为池塘里最好的鱼。 【16题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jenna是韦斯特伍德中学的一个受欢迎的女孩，她以全班第一的成绩毕业，已经准备好迎接高中新的挑战。A. processes过程，B. decisions决定；C. challenges挑战；D. exercises练习。根据下文“The challenge is to become the best fish you can be.”可知，这里想说她准备在高中迎接新的挑战。故选C。 【17题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，高中不同。A. Therefore因此；B. However然而；C. Otherwise否则；D. Besides此外。根据“high school was different.”可知，此处和上文是转折关系，应用however连接。故选B。 【18题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她在和非常有才华的女孩竞争，她知道自己很难被选中。A. difficult困难的；B. easy容易的；C. boring枯燥的；D. interesting有趣的。根据上文“She was competing against very talented girls”可知，她与富有天赋的女孩竞争，所以她知道被选中很困难。故选A。 【19题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：两小时后，法官宣读了一份参加第二次选拔的女孩名单。A. editor编辑；B. boss老板；C. candidate候选人；D. judge裁判员。根据上文“Jenna went to tryouts (选拔赛) for cheerleaders (拉拉队队员)”可知，此处应是裁判宣读进入第二轮选拔的名单。故选D。 【20题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：名单到最后也没有她的名字，她心情很沉重。A. jumped跳；B. sank下沉；C. stopped停止；D. raced赛跑。根据“as the list ended without her name.”可知，当名单中没有她，她的心往下一沉，即心情沉重。故选B。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：感到不开心，她背着装满作业的书包走回家。A. strange奇怪的；B. happy高兴的；C. awful糟糕的；D. lonely孤独的。根据上文“the list ended without her name”可知，她不高兴。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她一直是个数学好学生，但现在却很吃力。A. struggling斗争，挣扎；B. improving提高；C. working工作；D. complaining抱怨。根据上文“She had always been a good math student”和表示转折意义的but可知，她擅长数学，但现在却很吃力。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她继续学习英语和历史，并欣慰地发现，她在这些科目上没有任何困难。A. ashamed羞愧的；B. disappointed失望的；C. shocked震惊的；D. relieved宽慰的。根据“find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects.”可知，她学历史和英语没有困扰，所以她应是松了一口气。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：感觉好了些，她决定此刻不再担心数学。A. put up张贴；B. prepare for准备；C. worry about担心；D. give up放弃。结合上文提到她现在数学比较吃力，此处是指她决定暂且不担心数学了，以免破坏自己的好心情。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天，Jenna去找拜登夫人，想去校报。A. committee委员会；B. newspaper报纸；C. radio收音机；D. team团队。根据下文“I’m sorry, but we have enough writers for the newspaper already...”可知，Jenna想去学校校报。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：拜登夫人并不像Jenna那么热情。A. enthusiastic热情的；B. artistic艺术的；C. sympathetic同情的；D. realistic现实的。根据下文““I’m sorry, but we have enough ____12____ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.””可知，校报人以招满，不需要额外的成员，所以拜登夫人不会那么热情。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：非常抱歉，但我们报社的作者已经够了。A. speakers演讲者；B. readers读者；C. cheerleaders啦啦队长；D. writers作者。根据“for the newspaper already”可知，是为报社撰稿的作者。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Jenna微微一笑，离开了。A. widely广泛的；B. weakly虚弱的；C. excitedly兴奋地；D. brightly聪明地。根据“I’m sorry, but we have enough writers for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.”可知，Jenna被回绝，她应该是不失礼貌地微微一笑。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她叹了口气：“为什么高中如此不同呢？”A. similar相似的；B. ordinary普通的；C. different不同的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据第二段“high school was different”可知，Jenna认为高中和初中不同。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来在数学课上，詹娜努力解决那些给她带来很多麻烦的问题。A. physics物理；B. history历史；C. English英语；D. math数学。根据上文“She had always been a good math student, but now she was ____7____.”和下句“Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much trouble”可知，是在数学课上。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. pleasure快乐；B. hope希望；C. trouble困难；D. sorrow悲伤。根据上文“She had always been a good math student, but now she was ____7____.”可知，Jenna现在数学上有很多困难。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在收拾书本时，Jenna决定她要继续尝试适应她的新学校。A. fit in适应；B. look out留神；C. stay up熬夜；D. get around到处走走。结合上文提到Jenna遇到的困难和付出的努力可知，Jenna决定她继续适应她的新学校。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她不确定是否成功，但她知道她必须尝试。A. swim游泳；B. try尝试；C. ask问；D. escape逃跑。根据上文“Jenna decided she’d continue to try to ____17____ her new school.”可知，Jenna认为自己要想适应新学校就必须尝试。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查短语辨析。句意：你会感觉自己是一条大池塘里的小鱼，而非小池塘里的大鱼。A. in return for做为回报；B. in case of以防，万一；C. in terms of就……而言；D. instead of而不是。这里想说你会感觉自己是一条小鱼在一个大池塘里，而不是一条大鱼在一个小池塘里。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：挑战就是要成为最好的鱼。A. slimmest最苗条的；B. smallest最小的；C. best最好的；D. gentlest最温柔的。结合常识可知，不管在什么地方我们都应该成为最好的自己——一条最好的“鱼”。故选C。 四、阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分；共50分） A Teachers’ Day is a special occasion to honor the dedication of educators who shape future generations. Although the dates and traditions vary around the world, the spirit of gratitude is universal. Oct 5 has been designated by UNESCO as World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually since 1994. On this day, schools and educational institutions host events to highlight the vital role of teachers. Thailand Teachers’ Day in Thailand is observed on Jan 16 since 1957. On this day, schools typically pause regular lessons and a variety of observances take place to honor educators. Common activities include honoring ceremonies at schools, awards and floral offerings, such as orchid flowers, as symbols of respect and appreciation. India India marks Teachers’ Day on Sept 5, honoring the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an admired philosopher and the country’s second president. Since 1962, the day has been celebrated with cultural activities in schools and recognition of outstanding educators. It also features role-reversal activities where students teach the classes. Mexico Mexico celebrates Teachers’ Day on May 15, a tradition established in 1918. On this day, schools hold special events where students show appreciation through performances, songs and small gifts such as flowers or cards. While not a public holiday, the day is widely observed across the country. Vietnam Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, officially established by the government in 1982, is celebrated on Nov 20. Common traditions include students presenting flowers and gifts, organizing school ceremonies, and former students returning to pay respects to their teachers. Malaysia Malaysia observes Teachers’ Day on May 16, commemorating the adoption of the Razak Report in 1956, which laid the foundation of the nation’s national education system. On this day, schools hold celebrations where students and communities express gratitude with cards, small gifts, flowers or symbols of appreciation. 36. In Thailand, what is a typical gift for teachers on Teachers’ Day? A. Orchid flowers. B. Small gifts. C. Thank-you notes. D. Handmade cards. 37. How do students uniquely participate in Teachers’ Day celebrations in India? A. They exchange gifts with their beloved teacher. B. They perform talent shows for their teachers. C. They take on the responsibilities of an educator. D. They give speeches to honor Dr. Radhakrishnan. 38. In which two countries is Teachers’ Day celebrated in Spring? A. India and Malaysia. B. Thailand and India. C. Mexico and Vietnam. D. Malaysia and Mexico. 39. What is the universal spirit of Teachers’ Day around the world? A. Dedication. B. Celebration. C. Appreciation. D. Recognition. 40. Which column might the text be taken from? A. Economy. B. Entertainment. C. Art. D. Culture. 【答案】36. A 37. C 38. D 39. C 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了教师节的全球共性及不同国家的庆祝日期和特色活动。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据Thailand部分“Common activities include honoring ceremonies at schools, awards and floral offerings, such as orchid flowers, as symbols of respect and appreciation. (常见的活动包括在学校举行纪念仪式，颁奖和献花，如兰花，作为尊重和欣赏的象征。)”可知，在泰国，教师节给老师的典型礼物是兰花。故选A项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据India部分“Since 1962, the day has been celebrated with cultural activities in schools and recognition of outstanding educators. It also features role-reversal activities where students teach the classes. (自1962年以来，这一天一直在学校举行文化活动，并表彰杰出的教育工作者。它还包括角色转换活动，由学生教授课程。)”可知，在印度，学生通过承担了教育者的责任来独特地参与教师节庆祝活动的。故选C项。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据Mexico部分“Mexico celebrates Teachers’ Day on May 15, a tradition established in 1918. (墨西哥在5月15日庆祝教师节，这一传统始于1918年。)”以及Malaysia部分“Malaysia observes Teachers’ Day on May 16, commemorating the adoption of the Razak Report in 1956, which laid the foundation of the nation’s national education system. (马来西亚在5月16日庆祝教师节，以纪念1956年通过的拉扎克报告，该报告奠定了国家教育体系的基础。)”可知，5月属于春季，所以墨西哥和马来西亚在春天庆祝教师节。故选D项。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Teachers’ Day is a special occasion to honor the dedication of educators who shape future generations. Although the dates and traditions vary around the world, the spirit of gratitude is universal. (教师节是向塑造下一代的教育工作者致敬的特殊日子。虽然世界各地的日期和传统各不相同，但感恩的精神是普遍的。)”可知，教师节在世界各地的普遍精神是感恩。故选C项。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了教师节的全球共性及不同国家的庆祝日期和特色活动。由此可知，这篇文章可能选自文化专栏。故选D项。 B Hita Gupta used to volunteer at a nursing home, trying to brighten the days of the residents. Now she spreads sunshine far and wide. As a 15-year-old sophomore (二年级学生) at Conestoga High School, Hita has created a nonprofit organization that specializes in bringing cheer to socially isolated seniors. Her Brighten A Day foundation started out by sending goodie bags (礼包) with an adult coloring book, a large print puzzle book and crayons to Philadelphia-area nursing homes and sending letters with uplifting messages to facilities in neighboring states. Hita has since widened the scope (范围) of her project, which is backed by donations through a Go Fund Me page as well as the work of an expanding army of volunteers. The project has reached as far as Hawaii and now includes video messages as well as the delivery of smart devices to help residents communicate with loved ones. “We’ve been able to reach so many seniors-who are among the loneliest people in our society-and let them know they are not alone,” Hita said. Hita’s project has lifted spirits at the Genesis Wayne Center, according to Kaylee Nichols, the facility’s director. “It’s impressive to see a high school student take that kind of initiative,” Nichols said. “That generation, they normally don’t think about seniors.” Hita was motivated to take action when officials at the nursing home where she used to volunteer said that she couldn’t visit anymore because of the corona virus outbreak. It made her determined to do something else to try to help. She started the Go Fund Me page, expanded the foundation’s website and began organizing volunteers from around the country to write cards or make videos for nursing home residents, who have been the most severely impacted by COVID-19. Hita also expanded her project to include the acquisition (购买) and distribution of smart devices to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. “I'm very proud that Hita is able to bring smiles to so many seniors,” her mother, Swait, wrote in an email. Hita said her foundation's name was a reflection of her determination to chase away doubt and depression for folks in need. “I thought of the sun,” Gupta said. “I thought of people in the dark, lonely, and how much I wanted to brighten their days and bring joy to them.” 41. What did Hita’s Brighten A Day foundation first do to cheer up seniors? A. Sent smart devices to nursing homes in Hawaii B. Delivered goodie bags and uplifting letters to seniors C. Organized volunteers to make video calls with seniors D. Held online activities for socially isolated seniors 42. Which of the following helps support Hita’s project now? A. Donations from a Go Fund Me page only. B. Her own savings and local community help. C. Donations and work from more volunteers. D. Financial support from nursing homes. 43. How does Hita Gupta’s family feel about her efforts? A. Surprised. B. Frustrated. C. Supportive. D. Disappointed. 44. What does her foundation’s name mean? A. It shows her resolution to get rid of people's sad feeling. B. It's a reflection of her decision to expand her project. C. It mirrors her doubt to bring joy to people in need. D. It is the public image of her project. 45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How to Help Socially Isolated Seniors in Nursing Homes B. A 15-Year-Old’s Foundation Brings Joy to Lonely Seniors C. The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Home Residents D. Volunteer Work: A Good Way to Brighten Seniors’ Days 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主文章要讲述了15岁高中生Hita创立非营利组织，通过多种方式为独居老人带去欢乐的暖心事迹。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Her Brighten A Day foundation started out by sending goodie bags (礼包) with an adult coloring book, a large print puzzle book and crayons to Philadelphia-area nursing homes and sending letters with uplifting messages to facilities in neighboring states.(她的“点亮美好一天”基金会起初向费城地区的养老院发送包含成人涂色书、大字谜书和蜡笔的礼包，并向邻近州的机构发送带有鼓舞人心信息的信件)”可知，基金会最初通过送礼包和励志信件为老人带去欢乐。故选B。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Hita has since widened the scope (范围) of her project, which is backed by donations through a Go Fund Me page as well as the work of an expanding army of volunteers.(此后，Hita扩大了项目范围，该项目得到了通过Go Fund Me页面获得的捐款以及日益壮大的志愿者队伍的支持)”可知，项目目前由捐款和更多志愿者的工作支持。故选C。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“I’m very proud that Hita is able to bring smiles to so many seniors,(Hita能给这么多老人带去微笑，我感到非常自豪)”可推知，母亲为Hita的努力感到骄傲，这体现出家人的支持态度。故选C。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Hita said her foundation's name was a reflection of her determination to chase away doubt and depression for folks in need.(Hita说，她的基金会名称反映了她为有需要的人驱散疑虑和沮丧的决心)”可知，名称体现了她消除人们悲伤情绪的决心。故选A。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文以及根据第二段“As a 15-year-old sophomore (二年级学生) at Conestoga High School, Hita has created a nonprofit organization that specializes in bringing cheer to socially isolated seniors.(作为康内斯托加高中一名15岁的高二学生，Hita创立了一个非营利组织，专门为社交孤立的老年人带去欢乐)”可知，短文介绍了15岁的Hita创立基金会，通过多种方式为独居老人带去欢乐展开。由此可知，“15岁少年创立基金会为孤独老人带去欢乐”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。 C An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong. In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultinatel was Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 46. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To encourage people to read and share. C. To involve people in community service. D. To promote the friendship between cities. 47. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A. They had little interest in reading. B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgrounds D. They lacked support from the local government 48. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out? A. In large communities with little sense of unity B. In large cities where libraries are far from home C. In medium-sized cities with a diverse population D. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached 49. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean A. exchanged ideas with each other B. discussed the meaning of a word C. gamed life experience D. used the same language 50. According to Nacy, the degree of students of the project is judged by A. the careful selection of a proper book B. the growing popularity of the writers C. the number of people who benefit from reading. D. the number of books that each person reads. 【答案】46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了美国一些城市实施的“同读一本书”活动，这项活动旨在鼓励人们互相分享阅读的想法，并享受阅读的过程。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.”（同时促进阅读作为一种经验，在家庭和学校分享）可知，南希发起这个项目的目的是鼓励人们阅读和分享。故选B项。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The only problem arose in New York ,where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population.”（唯一的问题出现在纽约，当地的读者无法选择一本书来代表庞大而多样化的人口）可知，为什么纽约人很难实施这个项目是因为他们来自不同的背景。故选C项。 【48题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .”（这可能表明，这个想法在中型城市或大城镇效果最好，在那里可以实现更大的团结感）可知，根据文章，该项目在在能很快达成协议的大城镇答案更容易实施。故选D项。 【49题详解】 词义猜测题。根据上文“Ultinatel was Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process”阅读不仅要互相分享阅读的想法，还要享受分享阅读的过程。由otherwise可以看出shared a word是指前者，互相分享阅读的想法。故选A项。 【50题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ultinatel was Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.”（南希最后指出，衡量成功程度的标准不是有多少人读了一本书，而是有多少人在这个过程中变得富有，或者喜欢与他们不会与之交谈的人交谈。）可知，南希表示，该项目的学生程度是根据从阅读中受益的人数来判断的。故选C项。 D We live in a culture hooked on winning. Gold medals, bestseller lists, championships, and Nobel Prizes are the markers of glory. The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finish line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows. But what about the “almosts”? The runner who lost by a hundredth of a second. The inventor who had the right idea at the wrong time. The artists whose works only mattered long after they were gone. These people rarely make the headlines, yet their efforts often bend the world in directions we don’t notice until much later. The truth is, the almosts aren’t failures. They’re the ones testing the edges, reaching further than most dare. Sometimes they push society forward more than the celebrated victors. Nikola Tesla is remembered today as a genius, but during his lifetime, he was largely overshadowed by Thomas Edison. Edison had the success and the fame, while Tesla had bold visions of wireless power, alternating current, and radio that the world couldn’t quite catch up to. He died poor and overlooked. Yet look around: our homes, our transport, even our wireless communication, bear Tesla’s fingerprints. Then there’s Vincent van Gogh. Despite producing over 2,000 artworks, Van Gogh struggled with poverty and mental illness while he was alive. His fame and the value of his work skyrocketed only after his death. Today, his masterpieces are among the most beloved works of art on the planet. His “almost” was the world’s failure to see beauty when it was right in front of them. When we give the “almosts” their due, we loosen the tight grip(掌控) success has on victories and headlines. Winning becomes about the courage to try, fail, and keep going. Think of the small business that collapses, only for its founders to rise from the ashes with an idea that changes everything. Even in art, it’s often the painters and poets who never saw their work celebrated while alive who end up touching souls for generations. The beauty of the “almost” is that it reminds us success is about daring to set out in the first place. It reminds us that effort is valuable even without applause. That struggle itself has meaning because most of us are “almosts” in some part of our lives. Few of us will find ourselves in first place. Yet we matter. The almosts live in the delicate space between shadow and legend, quietly keeping the world forward. 51. The underlined phrase “slip into the shadows” in Paragraph 1 describes those who ________. A. intentionally avoid publicity B. fail to win official recognition C. break world records secretly D. prefer working alone at night 52. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Headlines should be edited more accurately. B. Failure is always a stepping-stone to success. C. Competitions should also reward second place. D. “Almosts” often advance society in hidden ways. 53. The examples of Tesla and Van Gogh are particularly effective because they ________. A. are widely identified figures whose stories support the argument B. achieved their greatest accomplishments after winning major prizes C. worked in identical fields and gained recognition from their industry D. were both famous and successful immediately in their own lifetimes 54. What can be inferred from the discussion of small businesses in Paragraph 5? A. Initial failure usually guarantees ultimate success. B. Risky start-ups should be banned by governments. C. Lessons from failure may fuel later breakthroughs. D. Founders should predict any slight chance of failure. 55. Which proverb is the author most likely to challenge? A. Winning isn’t everything but the only thing. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. D. Every cloud has a silver lining. 【答案】51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。探讨了在崇尚胜利的文化中，那些“差一点成功”的人(almosts)的价值。 【51题详解】 词句推测题。根据第一段“The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finish line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows. (聚光灯最耀眼地照在第一个冲过终点线的人身上，而那些接近终点的人则……)”可知，聚光灯聚焦于第一名，而那些接近成功却没拿到第一的人则得不到聚光灯的青睐、而是被忽视，即未能获得官方认可的关注。故选B。 【52题详解】 段落大意题。根据第二段“These people rarely make the headlines, yet their efforts often bend the world in directions we don’t notice until much later. (这些人很少登上头条，但他们的努力经常改变世界，直到很久以后我们才注意到)”可知，第二段说明“差一点成功”的人虽很少登上头版头条，但他们付出的努力常会推动世界发展，只是我们后知后觉，即“差一点成功”的人常以隐秘方式推动社会进步。故选D。 【53题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Nikola Tesla is remembered today as a genius, but during his lifetime, he was largely overshadowed by Thomas Edison. (尼古拉・特斯拉如今被视为天才，但在他的有生之年，他在很大程度上被托马斯・爱迪生掩盖了光芒)”以及第四段“Then there’s Vincent van Gogh. Despite producing over 2,000 artworks, Van Gogh struggled with poverty and mental illness while he was alive. His fame and the value of his work skyrocketed only after his death. (还有文森特・梵高。尽管梵高创作了2000多幅作品，但他在世时一直与贫困和精神疾病作斗争。他的名气和作品价值在他去世后才急剧上升)”可知，特斯拉和梵高在生前未获认可，死后才被推崇，他们是广为人知的人物，其故事能有力支撑“差一点成功的人价值重大”的论点。故选A。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Think of the small business that collapses, only for its founders to rise from the ashes with an idea that changes everything. (想想那些倒闭的小企业，它的创始人带着一个改变一切的想法从灰烬中崛起)”可知，小企业倒闭后，创始人从失败中崛起并带来变革性想法，说明失败的教训可能催生后续突破。故选C。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The beauty of the “almost” is that it reminds us success is about daring to set out in the first place. It reminds us that effort is valuable even without applause. (“差一点成功”的美妙之处在于，它提醒我们，成功首先在于敢于出发。它提醒我们，即使没有掌声，努力也是有价值的)”以及通读全文可知，作者强调胜利不是一切，A选项“胜利不是一切，但却是唯一的事情”与作者观点相悖，作者最可能挑战这一说法。故选A。 五、阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分；共10分） 阅读短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 I was in a shopping mall recently, so I decided to go and get a cup of tea. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an older gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. I knew from first sight that he was in need of some kind of help. He had a little lunch stretched out in front of him and was wholeheartedly enjoying it. It was also rather evident that he had a problem with his right eye and probably couldn’t see out of it. I then joined the line and waited to be served. Then it happened. One of the most beautiful gestures I have ever seen in my life. There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served. Then the young man handed the server a twenty-dollar bill and requested an orange juice, as well as a favour. The server looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request. That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the older gentleman eating his lunch outside on the bench, as well as the change from the girl except her tip. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe at all times. Subsequently, there was a wonderful exchange between the server and the older man in need of some attention. I only wish I had a photo of the smiles on both of their faces. As I was pondering this event later on, I wondered to myself why the young man didn’t just perform this act of kindness himself. I suspect that deep down in his heart he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this older man as well. Absolutely beautiful! There are many ways of thinking when we encounter someone like this older gentleman, in need of kindness and attention. Perhaps he’s just simply lazy and didn’t work hard enough in his life. Or he should have gone to school and made more of himself. But just maybe he needs a little helping hand. Thank God for this young man who inspired the others to goodness as well. Oh, by the way, the last words this young man told the server was, “There go I, but by the Grace of God.” 56. What was wrong with the old man? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word “perplexed” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What did the young man ask the girl to do? (no more than 15 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 59. Why didn’t the young man do the act of kindness himself in the author’s eyes? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. Will you help others who are in need of help? And why? (no more than 20 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. He had a problem with his right eye. 57. Confused/Surprised/Puzzled. 58. To give the juice and change to the older man. 59. Because he wanted to inspire others to help the older man. 60. Yes, I will. Because others may really need help from me and I’m inspired by the young man from the passage. (开放话题，表达准确即可。) 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述一个年轻人主动买饮料，并让收营员把饮料和找零送给一个老人的故事。他的行为激励别人也为这位老人做一些善事。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“It was also rather evident that he had a problem with his right eye and probably couldn’t see out of it.(很明显，他的右眼有问题，很可能看不见东西。)”可知，那个老人右眼有问题。故答案是He had a problem with his right eye. 【57题详解】 考查词句猜测。根据下文“not fully understanding the request.(没有完全理解他的要求)”可知，这位服务员对这个年轻人提出的要求感到有一些困惑。由此可知，perplexed意为“困惑的”。故答案是Confused/Surprised/Puzzled. 【58题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第三段“That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the older gentleman eating his lunch outside on the bench, as well as the change from the girl except her tip.(就在这时，年轻人让她把果汁给在外面长凳上吃午饭的老先生，以及女孩找来的零钱，除了给她的小费)”可知，年轻人让女孩把把果汁和零钱给老人。故答案是To give the juice and change to the older man. 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章倒数第二段“I suspect that deep down in his heart he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this older man as well.(我猜想，在他内心深处，他希望这一善举能激励其他人也为这位老人做点什么)”可知，在作者眼中，这个年轻人没有自己去把饮料和钱送给老人，是因为他想激励别人去帮助这位老人。故答案是Because he wanted to inspire others to help the older man. 【60题详解】 考查开放性试题。面对生活中需要帮助的人，我会选择帮助他。因为其他人可能真的需要帮助，并且我受到了文章中年轻人的鼓励。故答案是：Yes, I will. Because others may really need help from me and I’m inspired by the young man from the passage. (开放话题，表达准确即可) 六、书面表达（25分） 61. 假设你校英文报《Youth Voice》正在举办以“Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones”为主题的征文活动，旨在分享同学们如何积极应对成长中的挑战。请你根据以下要点，写一篇短文投稿。 1. 描述一个你或你身边的人（如朋友、同学）最近遇到的具体挑战。（例如：学业压力、与新朋友交往的困难、学习新技能的挫折、公开演讲的恐惧等）。 2. 详细阐述应对这个挑战所采取的具体方法和步骤。（例如：如何制定计划、寻求帮助、调整心态等）。 3. 分享你从这次经历中获得的感悟和体会。（例如：学到了什么品质、对困难有了怎样的新认识等）。 注意：1. 词数不少于100，注意时态。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones In life, we all encounter challenges, and my friend Tom was no exception. Recently, he faced the daunting task of learning a new programming language for a major project at school. Initially, the complex syntax and numerous algorithms seemed like insurmountable obstacles, leaving him feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. To overcome this challenge, Tom first adjusted his mindset. He realized that learning a new skill takes time and effort, so he banished feelings of self - doubt and embraced a positive attitude. Then, he developed a detailed study plan. When he got stuck, he didn't hesitate to seek help. He joined online programming communities, where he interacted with experienced programmers who could answer his questions and offer valuable advice. He also consulted his school's programming teacher, who provided additional resources and guidance. From this experience, Tom learned the importance of perseverance and adaptability. He realized that every challenge is an opportunity in disguise. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。请考生向校英文报《Youth Voice》正在举办以“Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones”为主题的征文活动投稿，分享同学们如何积极应对成长中的挑战。 【详解】1.词汇积累 令人畏惧的：daunting→ intimidating 难以克服的：insurmountable→ unconquerable 消除：banish→ eliminate 机会 ：opportunity→chance 2.句式拓展 原句：Initially, the complex syntax and numerous algorithms seemed like insurmountable obstacles, leaving him feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. 拓展句：Initially, the complex syntax and numerous algorithms seemed like insurmountable obstacles, which left him feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】He joined online programming communities, where he interacted with experienced programmers who could answer his questions and offer valuable advice.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句和who引导的定语从句） 【高分句型 3】 With the right mindset, a well-thought-out plan, and the courage to ask for help, even the most difficult obstacles can be transformed into stepping stones towards success.（运用 “with + 名词短语” 结构作状语，表示条件或伴随情况，强调应对挑战所需的条件 ） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度第一学期高二年级12月月考 英语试卷 一、听力（共15小题，1—5小题每题1分，6—15小题每题1.5分；共20分） 第一节：听下面五段对话。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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. Where are probably the speakers? A. At home. B. At a cleaner’s. C. In a clothing shop. 2. How does the girl feel in the end? A. Quite proud. B. Extremely anxious. C. A little disappointed. 3. Why is the man dissatisfied with his job? A. His company is far from his home. B. It is not well-paid. C. He has a difficult leader. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Repair the watch. B. Return the watch. C. Exchange the watch. 5. How much did the man’s wife spend on her new skirt? A. $245. B. $255. C. $260. 第二节：听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Old friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Neighbors. 7. How many times has John seen the band play? A. Three times. B. Four times. C. Five times. 8. Which type of music doesn’t appeal to Jane? A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Rock and roll. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. Where will the speakers probably go first after lunch? A. To a bookstore. B. To a cinema. C. To Leslie’s place. 10. What did Mary order? A. French fries. B. Green salad. C. A steak. 11. What do we know about Leslie? A. He is fond of reading. B. He called his mother just now. C. He doesn’t like pepper. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Which balance has the government been keeping about mountain sports? A. Environmental protection and safety. B. Environmental protection and economy. C. Environmental protection and culture. 13. When did the government start to limit the number of climbers on Qomolangma? A. In 2022. B. In 2020. C. In 2018. 14. Who is Tsering Samdrup? A. A local guide. B. A climber. C. A businessman. 15. What did the government provide for local people? A. Financial support. B. Cultural education. C. Advanced climbing training. 二、单选（共15小题，每题1分；共15分） 1. —I guess you want to go play tennis. —__________. That’s exactly what I was thinking too. A. I didn’t get it B. It’s up to you C. You never know D. You read my mind 2. It is said that the employees who have worked here for many years will be given ________ over the newcomers. A. candidate B. preference C. commitment D. qualification 3. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 4. Economists argue that price control should gradually disappear ________ a free market. A. in search of B. in favor of C. in charge of D. in honor of 5. ________ the final exam schedule has been announced, we need to adjust our review plans to focus on key subjects first. A. Now that B. In case C. Even if D. As long as 6. With his attention ________ on his book, he noticed nothing. A. concentrated B. concentrates C. concentrating D. to concentrate 7. My coach ________ reminded me that I should fix my attention on the road condition and traffic signals when driving the car. A. instantly B. gradually C. deliberately D. constantly 8. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he ________ jobs by a dozen computer companies. A. has offered B. has been offered C. had offered D. had been offered 9. —I have been considering canceling the project because it seems hard to go farther. —But it’s too early to ________ now. There’s still much hope. A. brave the elements B. throw in the towel C. do the trick D. crack a smile 10. An art magazine is available for you to read ________ to widen your outlook. A. at a glance B. in contrast C. behind the wheel D. at your leisure 11. John once worked in a remote mountain village school, which is ________ only on foot. A. accessible B. considerate C. available D. appropriate 12. Most young people think that it will be shameful to ________ their parents for daily expenses when they graduate from university. A. max out B. lay aside C. rely on D. miss out 13. Residents are being given a chance to ________ the future of their town. A. have a say on B. be appreciative of C. step away from D. be assigned to 14. Because society ________ so rapidly during the last few years, the gap between the generations has become larger. A. changed B. had changed C. has been changing D. was changed 15. —Do you know anything about Zhang Zhongjing? —______ He has been honored as a master doctor since the Eastern Han Dynasty. A. How come? B. So what? C. By all means. D. With pleasure. 三、完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分；共30分） Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new ____16____ in high school. ____17____, high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts (选拔赛) for cheerleaders (拉拉队队员). She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be ____18____ for her to be selected. Two hours later, the ____19____ read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart ____20____ as the list ended without her name. Feeling ____21____, she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework. Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was ____22____. She moved on to English and history, and was ____23____ to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to ____24____ math for the time being. The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school ____25____. Mrs. Biden wasn’t as ____26____ as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough ____27____ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled ____28____ and left. “Why is high school so ____29____?” she sighed. Later in ____30____ class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much ____31____. By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d continue to try to ____32____ her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d succeed, but she knew she had to ____33____. High school was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond ____34____ a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the ____35____ fish you can be.” 16. A. processes B. decisions C. challenges D. exercises 17. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides 18. A. difficult B. easy C. boring D. interesting 19. A. editor B. boss C. candidate D. judge 20. A. jumped B. sank C. stopped D. raced 21. A. strange B. happy C. awful D. lonely 22. A. struggling B. improving C. working D. complaining 23. A. ashamed B. disappointed C. shocked D. relieved 24. A. put up B. prepare for C. worry about D. give up 25. A. committee B. newspaper C. radio D. team 26. A. enthusiastic B. artistic C. sympathetic D. realistic 27. A. speakers B. readers C. cheerleaders D. writers 28. A. widely B. weakly C. excitedly D. brightly 29. A. similar B. ordinary C. different D. familiar 30. A. physics B. history C. English D. math 31. A. pleasure B. hope C. trouble D. sorrow 32. A. fit in B. look out C. stay up D. get around 33. A. swim B. try C. ask D. escape 34. A. in return for B. in case of C. in terms of D. instead of 35. A. slimmest B. smallest C. best D. gentlest 四、阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分；共50分） A Teachers’ Day is a special occasion to honor the dedication of educators who shape future generations. Although the dates and traditions vary around the world, the spirit of gratitude is universal. Oct 5 has been designated by UNESCO as World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually since 1994. On this day, schools and educational institutions host events to highlight the vital role of teachers. Thailand Teachers’ Day in Thailand is observed on Jan 16 since 1957. On this day, schools typically pause regular lessons and a variety of observances take place to honor educators. Common activities include honoring ceremonies at schools, awards and floral offerings, such as orchid flowers, as symbols of respect and appreciation. India India marks Teachers’ Day on Sept 5, honoring the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an admired philosopher and the country’s second president. Since 1962, the day has been celebrated with cultural activities in schools and recognition of outstanding educators. It also features role-reversal activities where students teach the classes. Mexico Mexico celebrates Teachers’ Day on May 15, a tradition established in 1918. On this day, schools hold special events where students show appreciation through performances, songs and small gifts such as flowers or cards. While not a public holiday, the day is widely observed across the country. Vietnam Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, officially established by the government in 1982, is celebrated on Nov 20. Common traditions include students presenting flowers and gifts, organizing school ceremonies, and former students returning to pay respects to their teachers. Malaysia Malaysia observes Teachers’ Day on May 16, commemorating the adoption of the Razak Report in 1956, which laid the foundation of the nation’s national education system. On this day, schools hold celebrations where students and communities express gratitude with cards, small gifts, flowers or symbols of appreciation. 36. In Thailand, what is a typical gift for teachers on Teachers’ Day? A. Orchid flowers. B. Small gifts. C. Thank-you notes. D. Handmade cards. 37. How do students uniquely participate in Teachers’ Day celebrations in India? A. They exchange gifts with their beloved teacher. B. They perform talent shows for their teachers. C. They take on the responsibilities of an educator. D. They give speeches to honor Dr. Radhakrishnan. 38. In which two countries is Teachers’ Day celebrated in Spring? A. India and Malaysia. B. Thailand and India. C. Mexico and Vietnam. D. Malaysia and Mexico. 39. What is the universal spirit of Teachers’ Day around the world? A. Dedication. B. Celebration. C. Appreciation. D. Recognition. 40. Which column might the text be taken from? A. Economy. B. Entertainment. C. Art. D. Culture. B Hita Gupta used to volunteer at a nursing home, trying to brighten the days of the residents. Now she spreads sunshine far and wide. As a 15-year-old sophomore (二年级学生) at Conestoga High School, Hita has created a nonprofit organization that specializes in bringing cheer to socially isolated seniors. Her Brighten A Day foundation started out by sending goodie bags (礼包) with an adult coloring book, a large print puzzle book and crayons to Philadelphia-area nursing homes and sending letters with uplifting messages to facilities in neighboring states. Hita has since widened the scope (范围) of her project, which is backed by donations through a Go Fund Me page as well as the work of an expanding army of volunteers. The project has reached as far as Hawaii and now includes video messages as well as the delivery of smart devices to help residents communicate with loved ones. “We’ve been able to reach so many seniors-who are among the loneliest people in our society-and let them know they are not alone,” Hita said. Hita’s project has lifted spirits at the Genesis Wayne Center, according to Kaylee Nichols, the facility’s director. “It’s impressive to see a high school student take that kind of initiative,” Nichols said. “That generation, they normally don’t think about seniors.” Hita was motivated to take action when officials at the nursing home where she used to volunteer said that she couldn’t visit anymore because of the corona virus outbreak. It made her determined to do something else to try to help. She started the Go Fund Me page, expanded the foundation’s website and began organizing volunteers from around the country to write cards or make videos for nursing home residents, who have been the most severely impacted by COVID-19. Hita also expanded her project to include the acquisition (购买) and distribution of smart devices to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. “I'm very proud that Hita is able to bring smiles to so many seniors,” her mother, Swait, wrote in an email. Hita said her foundation's name was a reflection of her determination to chase away doubt and depression for folks in need. “I thought of the sun,” Gupta said. “I thought of people in the dark, lonely, and how much I wanted to brighten their days and bring joy to them.” 41. What did Hita’s Brighten A Day foundation first do to cheer up seniors? A. Sent smart devices to nursing homes in Hawaii B. Delivered goodie bags and uplifting letters to seniors C. Organized volunteers to make video calls with seniors D. Held online activities for socially isolated seniors 42. Which of the following helps support Hita’s project now? A. Donations from a Go Fund Me page only. B. Her own savings and local community help. C. Donations and work from more volunteers. D. Financial support from nursing homes. 43. How does Hita Gupta’s family feel about her efforts? A. Surprised. B. Frustrated. C. Supportive. D. Disappointed. 44. What does her foundation’s name mean? A. It shows her resolution to get rid of people's sad feeling. B. It's a reflection of her decision to expand her project. C. It mirrors her doubt to bring joy to people in need. D. It is the public image of her project. 45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How to Help Socially Isolated Seniors in Nursing Homes B. A 15-Year-Old’s Foundation Brings Joy to Lonely Seniors C. The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Home Residents D. Volunteer Work: A Good Way to Brighten Seniors’ Days C An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong. In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultinatel was Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 46. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To encourage people to read and share. C. To involve people in community service. D. To promote the friendship between cities. 47. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A. They had little interest in reading. B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgrounds D. They lacked support from the local government 48. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out? A. In large communities with little sense of unity B. In large cities where libraries are far from home C. In medium-sized cities with a diverse population D. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached 49. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean A. exchanged ideas with each other B. discussed the meaning of a word C. gamed life experience D. used the same language 50. According to Nacy, the degree of students of the project is judged by A. the careful selection of a proper book B. the growing popularity of the writers C. the number of people who benefit from reading. D. the number of books that each person reads. D We live in a culture hooked on winning. Gold medals, bestseller lists, championships, and Nobel Prizes are the markers of glory. The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finish line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows. But what about the “almosts”? The runner who lost by a hundredth of a second. The inventor who had the right idea at the wrong time. The artists whose works only mattered long after they were gone. These people rarely make the headlines, yet their efforts often bend the world in directions we don’t notice until much later. The truth is, the almosts aren’t failures. They’re the ones testing the edges, reaching further than most dare. Sometimes they push society forward more than the celebrated victors. Nikola Tesla is remembered today as a genius, but during his lifetime, he was largely overshadowed by Thomas Edison. Edison had the success and the fame, while Tesla had bold visions of wireless power, alternating current, and radio that the world couldn’t quite catch up to. He died poor and overlooked. Yet look around: our homes, our transport, even our wireless communication, bear Tesla’s fingerprints. Then there’s Vincent van Gogh. Despite producing over 2,000 artworks, Van Gogh struggled with poverty and mental illness while he was alive. His fame and the value of his work skyrocketed only after his death. Today, his masterpieces are among the most beloved works of art on the planet. His “almost” was the world’s failure to see beauty when it was right in front of them. When we give the “almosts” their due, we loosen the tight grip(掌控) success has on victories and headlines. Winning becomes about the courage to try, fail, and keep going. Think of the small business that collapses, only for its founders to rise from the ashes with an idea that changes everything. Even in art, it’s often the painters and poets who never saw their work celebrated while alive who end up touching souls for generations. The beauty of the “almost” is that it reminds us success is about daring to set out in the first place. It reminds us that effort is valuable even without applause. That struggle itself has meaning because most of us are “almosts” in some part of our lives. Few of us will find ourselves in first place. Yet we matter. The almosts live in the delicate space between shadow and legend, quietly keeping the world forward. 51. The underlined phrase “slip into the shadows” in Paragraph 1 describes those who ________. A. intentionally avoid publicity B. fail to win official recognition C. break world records secretly D. prefer working alone at night 52. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Headlines should be edited more accurately. B. Failure is always a stepping-stone to success. C. Competitions should also reward second place. D. “Almosts” often advance society in hidden ways. 53. The examples of Tesla and Van Gogh are particularly effective because they ________. A. are widely identified figures whose stories support the argument B. achieved their greatest accomplishments after winning major prizes C. worked in identical fields and gained recognition from their industry D. were both famous and successful immediately in their own lifetimes 54. What can be inferred from the discussion of small businesses in Paragraph 5? A. Initial failure usually guarantees ultimate success. B. Risky start-ups should be banned by governments. C. Lessons from failure may fuel later breakthroughs. D. Founders should predict any slight chance of failure. 55. Which proverb is the author most likely to challenge? A. Winning isn’t everything but the only thing. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. D. Every cloud has a silver lining. 五、阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分；共10分） 阅读短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 I was in a shopping mall recently, so I decided to go and get a cup of tea. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an older gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. I knew from first sight that he was in need of some kind of help. He had a little lunch stretched out in front of him and was wholeheartedly enjoying it. It was also rather evident that he had a problem with his right eye and probably couldn’t see out of it. I then joined the line and waited to be served. Then it happened. One of the most beautiful gestures I have ever seen in my life. There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served. Then the young man handed the server a twenty-dollar bill and requested an orange juice, as well as a favour. The server looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request. That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the older gentleman eating his lunch outside on the bench, as well as the change from the girl except her tip. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe at all times. Subsequently, there was a wonderful exchange between the server and the older man in need of some attention. I only wish I had a photo of the smiles on both of their faces. As I was pondering this event later on, I wondered to myself why the young man didn’t just perform this act of kindness himself. I suspect that deep down in his heart he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this older man as well. Absolutely beautiful! There are many ways of thinking when we encounter someone like this older gentleman, in need of kindness and attention. Perhaps he’s just simply lazy and didn’t work hard enough in his life. Or he should have gone to school and made more of himself. But just maybe he needs a little helping hand. Thank God for this young man who inspired the others to goodness as well. Oh, by the way, the last words this young man told the server was, “There go I, but by the Grace of God.” 56. What was wrong with the old man? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined word “perplexed” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What did the young man ask the girl to do? (no more than 15 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 59. Why didn’t the young man do the act of kindness himself in the author’s eyes? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. Will you help others who are in need of help? And why? (no more than 20 words) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达（25分） 61. 假设你校英文报《Youth Voice》正在举办以“Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones”为主题的征文活动，旨在分享同学们如何积极应对成长中的挑战。请你根据以下要点，写一篇短文投稿。 1. 描述一个你或你身边的人（如朋友、同学）最近遇到的具体挑战。（例如：学业压力、与新朋友交往的困难、学习新技能的挫折、公开演讲的恐惧等）。 2. 详细阐述应对这个挑战所采取的具体方法和步骤。（例如：如何制定计划、寻求帮助、调整心态等）。 3. 分享你从这次经历中获得的感悟和体会。（例如：学到了什么品质、对困难有了怎样的新认识等）。 注意：1. 词数不少于100，注意时态。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $