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荆州中学2025～2026学年高二上学期12月月考 英语试题 (全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. When will the meeting be held? A. At 2:00 p. m. B. At 4:00 p. m. C. At 5:00 p. m. 2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Shopkeeper and customer. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Reading a menu. B. Placing an order. C. Making a complaint. 4 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a school office. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop. 5. How much will the man pay? A. $100. B. $135. C. $150. 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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s wrong with the man? A. His face gets sunburnt. B. His teeth ache terribly. C. His voice is almost gone. 7. What does the woman ask the man to do now? A. Take some medicine. B. Lie down to have a rest. C. Have an X-ray. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers doing? A. Touring a museum. B. Reading a history book. C. Watching an old movie. 9. What does the woman say about the vase? A. It was sold on TV. B. It is worth a lot. C. It was created 400 years ago. 10. What is the man’s plan? A. To frequent the museum. B. To buy some ancient items. C. To accompany the woman more often. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What has the man probably been doing all day? A. Working in an office. B. Tidying up the house. C. Playing computer games. 12. What will the speakers do tonight? A. Throw a party. B. Pick up their friends. C. Go shopping. 13. How will the man get to the mall? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Jean suggest? A. A guided boat tour. B. A ride on the London Eye. C. A tour of the Tower of London. 15. What will the man probably do after his Thames trip? A. Visit the Southbank Skatepark. B. Have a meal at Borough Market. C. Watch the changing of the guard. 16. What does Jean think of the National Portrait Gallery? A. Its works are difficult to understand. B. It has great historical value. C. Its charge is a little high. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What kind of person is Buckminster Fuller? A. Generous. B. Far-sighted. C. Conservative. 18. What made Buckminster well-known? A. His concern for human survival. B. His discovery of new resources. C. His splendid inventions. 19. What can we learn about Buckminster’s structure? A. It reduces construction time. B. It has a unique square shape. C. It makes full use of resources. 20. What is the speaker? A. A university lecturer. B. A house designer. C. A program host. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15个小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Best Hotels in Singapore Marina Bay sands Opening this list with Singapore’s best-known icons(标志), you’ll find Marina Bay sands is definitely a top choice if you’re thinking of a luxury experience. Amongst the many facilities that make Marina Bay sands an experience to remember, the pool with probably the best view of Singapore’s skyline is certainly a highlight. Price Per Night: $565-$1,057 Location: 10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore 019856 Website: Maria Bay sands The Fullerton Bay Hotel If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel! Located in the Marina Bay area, the hotel is sure to make you enjoy the beautiful night scene as you take an evening walk along Clifford Pier. From free dining credits to spa discounts, The Fullerton Bay Hotel packages are a must- get if you’re looking for an all- in experience! Price: $570-$1,236 Location: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326 Website: The Fullerton Bay Hotel Mandarin Oriental Singapore An iconic part of Singapore’s skyline and one of Singapore’s top five- star hotels, Mandarin Oriental Singapore makes for an excellent place that’s surrounded with fun- filled activities, awesome food and a whole lot of shopping options. Don’t miss out on the stunning views of the city and bay from your room! Price Per Night: $317-$1,647 Location: 5 Raffles Ave. , Singapore 039797 Website: Mandarin Oriental Singapore The Scarlet Hotel Singapore’s another luxury hotel, The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design. With its location close to the heart of Chinatown, there’s a wide range of dining options just a moment away—from Italian food to Japanese- French patisseries(糕点). Price Per Night: $162-$828 Location:33 Erskine Rd, Singapore 069333 Website: The Scarlet Hotel 1. How much should you pay for a night in Marina Bay sands at least? A. $317. B. $565. C. $570. D. $1,057. 2. Which hotel is recommended for families? A. Marina Bay sands. B. Mandarin Oriental Singapore. C. The Scarlet Hotel. D. The Fullerton Bay Hotel. 3. What is special about The Scarlet Hotel? A. It is a mix of old and new. B. It owns an iconic shop. C. It lies in the Marina Bay area. D. It offers free fine food. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新加坡四家顶级豪华酒店的特色、价格、位置和网站等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Marina Bay sands中“Price Per Night:$565-$1,057(每晚价格：$565-$1,057)”可知，在Marina Bay sands酒店住一晚，至少需支付565美元。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Fullerton Bay Hotel中“If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel!(如果您正在寻找一个与家人共度美好时光的绝佳去处，那么富丽敦海湾酒店就是您的首选！)”可知，The Fullerton Bay Hotel对于与家人一起旅游的人来说是个不错的选择。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Scarlet Hotel中“Singapore’s another luxury hotel, The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design.(新加坡的另一家豪华酒店——The Scarlet Hotel，坐落于新加坡最古老的保护建筑之一，并以现代设计进行装饰)”可知，The Scarlet Hotel酒店新旧结合。故选A。 B This summer, I was invited to take part in post-dubbing (后期配音), which involves adding extra voice work to enhance the sound quality of certain scenes, for the Chinese WWII epic, Dongji Rescue (《东极岛》). It tells the story of 384 British prisoners rescued by brave Chinese fishermen after the Japanese army had locked hundreds more soldiers in the sinking warship, Lisbon Maru. As a British national, my job was to project my best 1940s British soldier’s voice, shouting, screaming, grunting and giving commands as various survivors during the daring rescue. Joining a team of fellow Western actors, we watched the film’s dramatic scenes on a large screen as several microphones recorded our words and actions in a recording studio. Reading lines alone was scary, as I was keen to maintain clarity while also expressing the intense emotions of the scene as realistically as possible. The most enjoyable part was working as a group, with each person performing different lines, often overlapping (重叠) to create the chaos and confusion of the intense survival scenes featuring hundreds of soldiers. This was where we could really play with different tones and emotions to create a number of believable and dramatic voices, trying to live up to the excellent onscreen work of the cast and crew. Even though our contribution to the picture was small, there was a noticeable level of team spirit and seriousness. We appreciated the gravity of the historical event and the respect it had clearly been given in the film. The work required accurate timing to match the actors’ lip movements and fit with the actors’ gestures, and even though I only did one day in the studio, it was tiring work, leaving my voice rough and hurting. Since the event, I’ve kept in touch with a number of the actors. This experience shows that it’s always worth stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new creative opportunities. And it was pretty fun to see my name in the credits, too! 4. What was the author’s main responsibility in the post-dubbing? A. Reading lines alone with strong emotions. B. Improving overall sound quality of the film. C. Voicing various British soldier characters. D. Directing other Western actors’ performances. 5. What made the group work the most pleasurable for the author? A. Watching scenes together. B. Avoiding overlapping lines. C. Presenting soldiers’ survival chaos. D. Adjusting tones to create vivid voices. 6. What did the author think of the job? A. Worthwhile and effortless. B. Rewarding and demanding. C. Innovative and challenging. D. Easy and enjoyable. 7. What does the author’s story mainly show? A. He who dares wins. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Many hands make light work. D. Every cloud has a silver lining. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者作为英国人参与《东极岛》后期配音，为二战英国士兵幸存者配音，享受团队合作中调整语气创造生动声音的过程，虽工作费力但认为值得，感悟应走出舒适区探索新机会。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“As a British national, my job was to project my best 1940s British soldier’s voice, shouting, screaming, grunting and giving commands as various survivors during the daring rescue.(作为一名英国公民，我的任务是展现出最符合20世纪40年代英军士兵风格的声音，在这场惊心动魄的救援行动中，以各种幸存者的身份呼喊、尖叫、呻吟并下达指令)”可知，在后期配音工作中，这位作者的主要职责是演绎各种英国士兵的角色。故选C。 5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The most enjoyable part was working as a group, with each person performing different lines, often overlapping (重叠) to create the chaos and confusion of the intense survival scenes featuring hundreds of soldiers. This was where we could really play with different tones and emotions to create a number of believable and dramatic voices, trying to live up to the excellent onscreen work of the cast and crew.(最令人愉快的部分在于团队合作，每个人分别扮演不同的角色，有时角色还会相互重叠，从而营造出数百名士兵参与的激烈生存场景中的混乱与紧张氛围。在这里，我们能够尽情发挥不同的音调和情感，创造出一系列真实可信且富有戏剧性的声音，力求不辜负演员和工作人员在银幕上的出色表现)”可推知，团队合作中最让作者愉悦的是通过调整语气和情感，创造出生动可信的声音。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The work required accurate timing to match the actors’ lip movements and fit with the actors’ gestures, and even though I only did one day in the studio, it was tiring work, leaving my voice rough and hurting.(这项工作需要精确把握时间，以与演员的嘴唇动作相匹配，并与他们的动作协调一致。尽管我在录音棚里只工作了一天，但那也是非常累人的工作，导致我的嗓子变得沙哑，还很疼痛)”以及最后一段中“This experience shows that it’s always worth stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new creative opportunities.(这一经历表明，走出舒适区去探索新的创意机会总是值得的)”可推知，作者认为这份工作虽然要求高，但很有收获。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“This experience shows that it’s always worth stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new creative opportunities. And it was pretty fun to see my name in the credits, too!(这次经历表明，走出舒适区去探索新的创意机会总是值得的。而且看到自己的名字出现在片尾字幕里也让我感到非常开心！)”结合文章主要讲述了作者参与中国二战史诗电影《东极岛》的后期配音工作，为各种英国士兵角色配音的经历。这次经历让作者走出舒适区，探索新的创作机会，虽然工作辛苦但很有收获。可知，作者的故事主要表明“敢于冒险的人才能获得成功”。故选A。 C Do you ever talk to yourself? Although it’s not always a conscious habit, most of us practice self-talk on a daily basis, as a way of guiding, motivating or supporting ourselves. Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings. “There is solid evidence that self-talk strategies improve learning and performance,” according to sport psychologist Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, who studies the phenomenon of self-talk. He explains that there are generally three reasons why we practice self-talk: to instruct, to motivate or to evaluate. Instructional self-talk happens when we need to guide ourselves through a specific task, such as learning a new skill. Motivational self-talk usually is used when we want to prepare ourselves for something challenging; it can help to increase confidence. Evaluative self - talk mostly is related to past events or actions. Hatzigeorgiadis stresses that if we want to use such self-talk to good advantage, it needs to be short, precise and, most of all, consistent. Of course, self-talk also can be ineffective and even detrimental if it’s not done right. “It is a matter of personal preference or what works for each person; but generally, it is advised that self - talk be positively rather than negatively phrased and focus on what you should do rather than on what you should avoid,” Hatzigeorgiadis says. So, for example, it would be better to say “stay cool” instead of “don’t get upset”. Although both instructions convey the same meaning, you should use positive words rather than negative ones. In this way you can avoid ill results. Another thing that can make a difference when practicing self-talk is the way you address yourself. According to research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, using “you” rather than “I” when talking to yourself tends to be more effective. The researchers explain that when you think of yourself as another person, it allows you to give more objective and useful feedback. 8. What does the research say about self-talk? A. It is always an unconscious behavior. B. It is a daily habit for everyone. C. It may help strengthen memory. D. It can make people feel better. 9. What can be concluded from Hatzigeorgiadis’ explanation? A. Self-talk occurs in different situations. B. Self-talk usually makes one brave. C. Self-talk arises with various feelings. D. Self-talk only works when learning a new skill. 10. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Confusing. B. Useless. C. Harmful. D. Unbearable. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Self-talk: a close relation to the past. B. Self-talk: a great way to avoid ill results. C. Self-talk: a useful tool to benefit our life. D. Self-talk: a matter of personal preference. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了自言自语带来的好处、产生的主要原因以及自言自语时需要注意的问题。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings.(多年来，研究表明自我对话能够提高工作效率、增强动力和信心，甚至有助于管理情绪。)”可知，自言自语可以改善心情，让人感觉更好。故选D。 9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Instructional self-talk happens when we need to guide ourselves through a specific task, such as learning a new skill. Motivational self-talk usually is used when we want to prepare ourselves for something challenging; it can help to increase confidence. Evaluative self - talk mostly is related to past events or actions.(当我们需要引导自己完成一项特定任务，比如学习一项新技能时，就会进行指导性自我对话。当我们想要为挑战性的事情做好准备时，通常会使用激励性自我对话；它有助于增强信心。评估性自我对话则大多与过去的事件或行为有关。)”可知，从Hatzigeorgiadis的解释中可以得出的结论是自我对话发生在不同情境中。故选A。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。第四段第一句“Hatzigeorgiadis stresses that if we want to use such self-talk to good advantage, it needs to be short, precise and, most of all, consistent.(Hatzigeorgiadis强调，若想让这类自我暗示发挥良好效用，它就必须简洁、精准，且最为关键的是，要始终如一。)”讲述了从自言自语中获益的方式，即让自言自语具备三个特点：short(简洁的) 、precise(精准的) 、consistent(始终如一的) 。再结合画线词所在句和第五段尾句“In this way you can avoid ill results.(这样你就可以避免坏结果。)”可知，画线词所在句表示如果自言自语的方式不对，自言自语可能无效甚至带来坏的影响。画线词detrimental与下文中的ill意思相近，意为“坏的，有害的”。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings.(多年来，研究表明，自言自语可以提高工作效率、动力和信心，甚至有助于管理情绪。)”及全文可知，文章介绍了自言自语带来的好处、产生的主要原因以及自言自语时需要注意的问题。文章的核心内容是如何从自言自语中受益，换言之：善加利用，自言自语是能让我们受益的好方法。所以“Self-talk: a useful tool to benefit our life(自言自语：有益于我们生活的有用工具)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。 D You might have heard that penguins(企鹅)marry for life. The tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, leave their partners if they’re not content with how many chickens they’re producing. Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors. Little blue penguins are the world’s smallest species of penguins, growing to an average of just 12 inches high. Phillip Island, southwest of Melbourne, is home to around 30,000 of these tiny birds. “It has the world’s most little penguins,” says Richard Reina, a biologist at Monash University and coauthor of the new study published in Ecology and Evolution. After a day of looking for food at sea, the tiny birds return to their place on the hillside. Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped(微芯片), so scientists can easily gather information. During the breeding(繁殖)season—September to February— researchers record which birds are paired in nesting boxes or “married”, when they lay eggs and when the eggs hatch as well as the chickens’ growth and survival rates. They also note if any pairs separate or break up. Reina and his coworkers examined penguin break up rates over 13 breeding seasons. On average, around one in four pairs found new partners each year but the break up rate in one year could be as low as one in twenty or as high as one in three. “This high variability of break-up rates was fairly surprising,” says Reina. Years with a higher break-up rate were strongly correlated with lower breeding success. The break-up rate was also more reliable for predicting future breeding success than environmental or behavioral factors, like sea surface temperature or habits for seeking food. Understanding the factors that influence breeding is essential for assessing penguins’ long- term survival and taking some protective measures. Experts could potentially predict how successful upcoming breeding seasons will be based on penguin break- up rates. This is particularly important as human activities continue to impact the ocean. 12. What does the new study focus on? A. The family structure of penguins. B. Impacts of penguin break-ups. C. The reason for penguin marriage. D. Changes in penguin break-up rates. 13. What is the scientists’ purpose of attaching microchips to the penguins? A. To track food. B. To protect the eggs. C. To collect data. D. To record the climate. 14. What did Reina think of the break-up rates of penguins? A. It was inspiring. B. It was frightening. C. It was understandable. D. It was unexpected. 15. Why is the study important for conservation efforts? A. It helps predict penguins’ breeding success rate. B. It measures the effect of human activities. C. It leads to finding the best nesting boxes. D. It shows penguins’ good adaptation. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现澳大利亚菲利普岛小蓝企鹅离婚率与繁殖成功率呈负相关；高离婚率年份幼雏存活率低。科学家通过 13 年微芯片追踪发现，社会关系动态比环境变化更能反映种群存续风险。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors （现在，研究人员发现，企鹅离异的数量比其他因素更能影响该物种的繁殖成功率 ）”可知，企鹅离异对其繁殖有很大影响，且后文围绕企鹅离异对繁殖成功的影响展开研究，因此，新研究的重点是企鹅离婚率的影响。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped（微芯片）, so scientists can easily gather information.（它们中的一些生活在特殊的巢箱里，并且被植入了微芯片，这样科学家们就能轻松收集信息）”可知，科学家给企鹅植入微芯片是为了获取数据。故选C项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“This high variety of break-up rates was fairly surprising（这种如此高的离婚率相当令人惊讶。）”可知，Reina认为企鹅离婚率高的程度让人意想不到。故选D项。 【15题详解】  细节理解题。根据最后一段 “Experts could potentially predict how successful breeding seasons will be based on penguin break - up rates.（专家们有可能基于企鹅的离婚率来预测繁殖季节的成功率）”可知，该研究有助于预测企鹅将来的繁殖成功率。故选A项。 第二节(共5个小题;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。 I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. ____16____ Those letters taught my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something;other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. ____17____ And when writing doesn’t seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited about doing it. Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children write for real audiences and real purposes they can learn to choose their words accordingly. ____18____ You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect. ____19____ Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use informal language most of the time. There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. ____20____ This type of writing won’t be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience. A. It isn’t that these young people can’t write. B. But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be. C. The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed. D. As a result, each year they received something they wanted. E. You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them. F. As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have. G. But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者通过讲述孩子们通过给圣诞老人写信暗示得到自己心仪的礼物，从而论证观点：人们写作都是带有某种目的的。 【16题详解】 根据空前“As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. (随着孩子们逐渐长大，他们会给圣诞老人一些提示，告诉他去哪里买礼物。)”可知，孩子们给圣诞老人提示去哪买礼物。结合选项可知，D项“As a result, each year they received something they wanted. (结果，他们每年都会收到他们想要的东西。)”为孩子们提示的结果：收到心仪的礼物。前后为明显的因果关系。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据空前“Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something;other times t may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. (有时我们的目的是为了获得东西，有时可能是为了娱乐、告知或说服。)”可知，我们写作都是带着目的的。结合选项B“But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be. (但它总是有目的的——或者至少应该是这样。)”可知，前后语意一致，说明写作是带有目的的。故选B项。 【18题详解】 根据空前“When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. (当孩子们为真正的读者和真正的目的写作时，他们就能学会相应地选择用词。)”以及空后“You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect. (你写“亲爱的圣诞老人”是因为你不认识他，你想表达对他的尊重。)”可知，空后句和空前句之间是“理论——实践”的关系，由此可推知，空处也应为具体的实践。结合选项E“You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them. (你写“嗨，奶奶和爸爸”，因为你和他们很亲近。)”可知，符合这一逻辑。而且和空后结构一致。故选E项。 【19题详解】 根据空后“Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. (在玩电子游戏时发短信、在线消息、实时聊天都意味着他们在不断地产生书面信息。 )”可知，科技的发展让人们的写作变得更普遍。结合选项F“As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have. (随着科技的发展，年轻人写的东西比以前更多了。)”可知，前后语意一致，符合语境。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. (这种写作方式并没有错。它迎合了观众和目的，完成了任务。)”可知，作者在评价这种科技影响下的写作方式。结合选项G“But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems. (但如果这是年轻人唯一的写作方式，那就会造成问题。)”可知，前后语意一致，从正反两方面评价科技带来的写作。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It is hard for Jessica Hepburn to point out the exact moment she decided to climb to the top of the world. Previous ____21____ include swimming the English Channel and running the London marathon. “There’s nothing I enjoy about swimming, running or mountain ____22____ other than it gives me a license to eat and drink on the sofa,” she says. Hepburn began her ____23____ in 2017 to climb to the top of the world’s highest mountain. Often, when she was training in the mountains, she would meet ____24____, fitter mountaineers—usually ____25____— who would ask her why she was there. “I’m just a middle-aged woman with a dream,” she’d usually ____26____. Today, she wants to share that path to inner ____27____ with others, which is why she urged ____28____ to ask themselves the following question: “What’s going to strengthen you and lead you to an exciting life?" It wasn’t only courage that healed Hepburn as she climbed and ____29____ with nature. She found her choices of ____30____ motivating, especially when she was outdoors, walking. “Movement is very associated with music.” When Hepburn finally climbed Qomolangma on 14 May 2022, she didn’t feel successful, excited or even relieved. “I felt numb,” she says. “It had ____31____ me six days to get from Base Camp to the top. I was ____32____.” Her going downhill then took a deadly ____33____. In an incredible accident, when she was still at 8,000 meters, an empty oxygen bottle ____34____ out of the sky into her leg and broke it. She didn’t know she had broken her leg. But no matter what the mountain threw at her, she had faith in her own abilities to get down it ____35____. “I had to get down,” she says. “I wanted to live.” 21. A. competitions B. activities C. events D. accomplishments 22. A. climbing B. enjoying C. walking D. exploring 23. A. practicing B. attempting C. training D. changing 24. A. younger B. stronger C. cleverer D. smarter 25. A. climbers B. athletes C. men D. fellows 26. A. object B. say C. argue D. confirm 27. A. effort B. peace C. strength D. desire 28. A. everyone B. somebody C. anybody D. someone 29. A. connected B. combined C. satisfied D. agreed 30. A. poetry B. music C. art D. literature 31. A. used B. spent C. gotten D. taken 32. A. exhausted B. excited C. puzzled D. interested 33. A. turn B. result C. end D. surprise 34. A. appeared B. fell C. flew D. jumped 35. A. successful B. safe C. alive D. easy 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了中年女士Jessica Hepburn攀登世界顶峰的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：以前的成就包括游过英吉利海峡和参加伦敦马拉松。A. competitions竞争；B. activities活动；C. events事件；D. accomplishments成就。由下文“swimming the English Channel and running the London marathon.”可知，这是她之前取得的成就。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“除了让我有理由在沙发上吃东西和喝饮料外，我并不喜欢游泳、跑步或攀岩。”她说道。A. climbing攀爬；B. enjoying喜欢；C. walking走路；D. exploring探索。由上文“It is hard for Jessica Hepburn to point out the exact moment she decided to climb to the top of the world.”和下文“ in 2017 to climb to the top of the world’s highest mountain”可知，此处指攀岩。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：赫本（Hepburn）于2017年开始训练，以攀登世界上最高的山峰。A. practicing练习；B. attempting尝试；C. training培训；训练；D. changing改变。由下文“when she was training in the mountains,”可知，此处指攀登。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经常在山里训练时，她会遇到年轻、更健壮的登山者——通常是男人——他们会问她为什么在那里。A. younger更年轻的；B. stronger更强壮的；C. cleverer更聪明的；D. smarter更聪明的。由下文“I’m just a middle-aged woman with a dream”和下文“fitter”可知，赫本是个中年女人，她在山里训练攀登，会遇到比她年轻的，比她健壮的登山者质疑她。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经常在山里训练时，她会遇到年轻、更健康的登山者——通常是男人——他们会问她为什么在那里。A. climbers登山者；B. athletes运动员；C. men男人；D. fellows同伴。由下文“I’m just a middle-aged woman with a dream”可知，赫本是一个中年女人，她训练登山时，经常会受到登山者尤其是男士的质疑。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她通常说：“我只是一个有梦想的中年女人。”A. object反对；B. say 说；C. argue认为；D. confirm确认。由上文“I’m just a middle-aged woman with a dream”可知，这是赫本说的话。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，她想与他人分享这条通往内心力量的道路，这就是为什么她敦促每个人问自己以下问题：“什么会让你变得坚强，并引领你过上令人兴奋的生活？”A. effort努力；B. peace和平；C. strength力量；D. desire渴望。由上文“she wants to share that path to inner”可知，此处指通往内心力量的道路。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查代词词义辨析。句意：今天，她想与他人分享这条通往内心力量的道路，这就是为什么她敦促每个人问自己以下问题：“什么会让你变得坚强，并引领你过上令人兴奋的生活？”A. everyone每个人；B. somebody某人；C. anybody任何人；D. someone某人。由下文“to ask themselves the following question: “What’s going to strengthen you and lead you to an exciting life?””可知，赫本敦促每个人都问自己这个问题。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：不仅仅是勇气让赫本在攀登和与自然连接的过程中得到了治愈。A. connected连接；B. combined结合；C. satisfied使满意；D. agreed同意。由下文“with nature”可知，攀登的过程中与自然接触，即连接。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她发现她选择的音乐很有激励作用，尤其是在户外散步时。A. poetry诗歌；B. music音乐；C. art艺术；D. literature文学。由下文“Movement is very associated with music.”可知，此处指在攀登时听音乐。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了六天的时间从大本营到顶部。A. used使用；B. spent花费；C. gotten得到；D. taken花费。由下文“me six days to get from Base Camp to the top”可知，她花了六天的时间从大本营到顶部，it takes/took sb. some time to do sth.固定句型，意为“花费某人时间做某事”，此处是过去完成时。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我筋疲力尽。A. exhausted筋疲力尽的；B. excited兴奋的；C. puzzled困惑的；D. interested有趣的。上文提到赫本花了六天的时间从大本营到顶部。她应该很疲惫，即筋疲力尽。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她下山时突然发生了一个致命的转折。A. turn转弯；转折；B. result结果；C. end结束；D. surprise惊讶。由下文“In an incredible accident, ”可知，下山时她发生了事故，所以说发生了一个致命的转折。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次难以置信的事故中，当她还在8000米的高空时，一个空的氧气瓶从天而降砸在她的腿上，打断了她的腿。A. appeared出现；B. fell掉落；C. flew飞；D. jumped跳。由下文“out of the sky into her leg and broke it.”和下文“But no matter what the mountain threw at her”可知，氧气罐掉落，砸到了她的腿。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但无论这座山向她投掷什么，她都相信自己有能力活着下来。A. successful成功；B. safe安全的；C. alive活着的；D. easy简单的。由上文“she had faith in her own abilities to get down it”和下文“I wanted to live”可知，她相信自己能活着下山。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Air pollution is no doubt a pressing challenge ____36____ many major cities face around the world. More than 80% of people living in urban areas ____37____ (expose) to unsafe air, according to a report ____38____ (deliver) by the World Health Organization. “Urban air pollution continues to rise at ____39____ alarming rate, doing great harm to human health,” said Dr. Maria Neira, the director of Public Health and Environmental Policy at the WHO. “At the same time, ____40____ (aware) is rising and more cities are monitoring their air quality.” In the past two years, the number of cities monitoring air pollution ____41____ (double) — now covering about 3,000 cities in 103 countries. The WHO warned of the serious effects poor air quality could have ____42____ the health of urban residents, ____43____ (link) it to the risk of strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and many other diseases. The report also showed that low-and-middle-income countries generally have ____44____ (poor) air quality. About 98% of cities with 100,000 or more people in low-and-middle-income countries do not meet WHO air quality guidelines, while 56% in high-income countries fail to meet the standard. The report also urged local governments to take strong and ____45____ (effect) measures to fight against air pollution. 【答案】36. which##that 37. are exposed 38. delivered 39. an 40. awareness 41. has doubled 42. on 43. linking 44. poorer 45. effective 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了全球许多大城市面临的空气污染这一紧迫挑战，以及空气污染的危害、不同收入国家的空气质量差异，同时呼吁地方政府采取措施应对污染。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：毫无疑问，空气污染是世界许多主要城市面临的紧迫挑战。空处引导定语从句，先行词challenge，指物，在定语从句中作宾语，需用关系代词which/that引导。故填which/that。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：世界卫生组织发布的一份报告显示，超过80%的城市居民暴露在不安全的空气中。此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语More than 80% of people和expose为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为复数名词，be动词用are。故填are exposed。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词report，deliver和report为逻辑动宾关系，需填过去分词形式。故填delivered。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：世界卫生组织公共卫生与环境政策主任Maria Neira博士说：城市空气污染继续以惊人的速度上升，对人类健康造成极大危害。rate为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且alarming发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：与此同时，人们的意识也在提高，越来越多的城市开始监测空气质量。''空处需填名词作主语，awareness意为“意识”，表抽象概念，不可数。故填awareness。 【41题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在过去两年中，监测空气污染的城市数量翻了一番，现在覆盖了103个国家的约3000个城市。根据时间状语In the past two years可知，使用现在完成时，主语为the number of cities，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填has doubled。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：世界卫生组织警告说，空气质量差可能对城市居民的健康产生严重影响，并将其与中风、心脏病、肺癌和许多其他疾病的风险联系起来。have effects on为固定短语，意为“对……有影响”。故填on。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，The WHO和link为逻辑主谓关系，需填现在分词形式作结果状语。故填linking。 【44题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：报告还显示，中低收入国家的空气质量普遍较差。空处需填形容词作定语，修饰名词air quality，结合语境可知，此处表示“较差的”，需填形容词比较级。故填poorer。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：报告还敦促地方政府采取强有力和有效的措施来对抗空气污染。修饰名词measures，需用形容词effective作定语。故填effective。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，新年临近，你的好朋友Tom负责他们班级元旦晚会(New Year’s Gala)活动，他给你写信寻求相关建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 你的建议； (2) 表达祝愿； 注意： (1) 写作词数应为100个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Tom, I was delighted to receive your letter and learn that you are in charge of your class’s New Year’s Gala. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful. To make the event truly engaging, you could start by organizing a talent show segment where classmates can showcase their skills, such as singing or dancing. This not only encourages broad participation but also highlights individual creativity. Additionally, incorporating some interactive group games, like team quizzes about the past year, would be a great way to foster teamwork and shared laughter, naturally bringing everyone closer together. With thoughtful planning, the evening is sure to be lively and inclusive. I am confident your efforts will make the party a great success. Wishing you and your class a fantastic celebration and a happy New Year ahead! Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给好朋友Tom写信，就他们班级元旦晚会(New Year’s Gala)活动给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 强调：highlight → lay stress on 方法：way → approach 促进：foster → boost 深思熟虑的：thoughtful → deliberate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With thoughtful planning, the evening is sure to be lively and inclusive. 拓展句：Since the plan is thoughtful, the evening is sure to be lively and inclusive. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I was delighted to receive your letter and learn that you are in charge of your class’s New Year Gala.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】To make the event truly engaging, you could start by organizing a talent show segment where classmates can showcase their skills, such as singing or dancing.（运用了动词不定式作目的状语，where引导定语从句） 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Our school’s soccer match was just a week away, and our class team was in trouble. We’d practiced every afternoon for a month, running drills and practicing teamwork, but our star forward (前锋) Tom had hurt his knee in last week’s practice. The doctor said he’d need to rest for at least a month. Without him, we had no one who could consistently score goals. After practice yesterday, everyone sat silently on the soccer field, worried we’d lose the first match against Class 5, the defending champions. “I can’t believe this,” said our captain, Leo, kicking a stone on the ground. “Tom was our best player. He scored 8 goals last season. How can we win without him?” No one said anything. I looked around at my teammates: some stared at their shoes, others shook their heads. I’d always played defense (防守) as a training partner, staying back to block the other team’s shots, but I’d secretly practiced shoot in my backyard every weekend. My dad had even set up a small goal for me. Maybe I could try playing forward? But my hands started sweating at the thought. I’d never scored a goal in a real match. What if I messed up, missed the net, and let the whole team down? Just then, Tom walked slowly with his crutches (拐杖), his knee wrapped in a thick bandage. “Hey, guys,” he said, forcing a smile. “Don’t look so down. You’re a great team. You just need to believe in yourselves.” Leo sighed and stood up. “But we don’t have a forward, Tom. Who’s going to score when the match starts?” Tom’s eyes scanned the team, stopping on me. “David, I’ve seen you stay late to practice shooting after every practice. Your shots are strong and exact. Why don’t you try playing forward?” My heart raced, and I felt my face get hot. “Me? I... I don’t know if I can,” I said, my voice shaking so much that I could barely hear myself. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom patted my shoulder gently, his eyes full of trust. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the final whistle (哨音) blew, I stood still in shock. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Tom patted my shoulder gently, his eyes full of trust. “David,” he said firmly, “I believe in you. We all do.” Leo nodded, adding, “Give it a shot. We need you.” Seeing the hopeful looks on my teammates’ faces, my fear slowly melted into determination. “Okay,” I whispered, then louder, “I’ll try.” The team cheered, and I could feel their support. During the match, I focused on every move, remembering all the practice I’d done. When I got the ball, I took control of it, got away from the defenders and took a shot. The ball soared into the net! When the final whistle (哨音) blew, I stood still in shock. I looked at the scoreboard — 2-1! We won! My teammates rushed towards me excitedly, lifting me up in the air. Leo hugged me tightly and said, “You did it, David! You saved the day!” Glancing towards the bench, I saw Tom smiling, giving me a thumbs-up. In that moment, all the pressure vanished. From that day on, I knew that with hard work and the support of my team, I could overcome any challenge. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以人物为线索。离学校的足球赛只有一周的时候，明星前锋Tom却受伤了。没有他，足球队就没有把握赢得比赛。在大家的期望下，打防守的David决定一试，因为他平时也会悄悄练习进球。在比赛的时候，David成功进球，赢得了比赛。 【详解】1. 续写线索： ①由续写第一段首句“Tom轻轻拍了拍我的肩膀，眼中充满了信任。”可知，第一段可以描写大家对David的支持让他心理发生了转变，决定承担重任，并且在比赛时发挥出色。 ②由续写第二段首句“终场哨声响起时，我震惊地站着不动。”可知，第二段可以描写获胜后大家的反应以及David的收获。 2. 段落续写：队员期待David作前锋——David决定尝试——比赛时成功进球获胜——大家欣喜若狂——感悟 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①相信：believe in/have faith in/be convinced of ②全神贯注于：focus on/concentrate on ③避开：get away from/avoid/get rid of ④消失：vanish/disappear 情绪类 ①害怕：fear/scare ②兴奋地：excitedly/in excitement 【点睛】【高分句型1】Seeing the hopeful looks on my teammates’ faces, my fear slowly melted into determination. (使用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】When I got the ball, I took control of it, got away from the defenders and took a shot. (使用了When引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 荆州中学2025～2026学年高二上学期12月月考 英语试题 (全卷满分150分 考试用时120分钟) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. When will the meeting be held? A. At 2:00 p. m. B. At 4:00 p. m. C. At 5:00 p. m. 2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Shopkeeper and customer. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 3. What is the man probably doing? A. Reading a menu. B. Placing an order. C. Making a complaint. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a school office. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop. 5. How much will the man pay? A. $100. B. $135. C. $150. 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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What’s wrong with the man? A. His face gets sunburnt. B. His teeth ache terribly. C. His voice is almost gone. 7. What does the woman ask the man to do now? A. Take some medicine. B. Lie down to have a rest. C. Have an X-ray. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers doing? A. Touring a museum. B. Reading a history book. C. Watching an old movie. 9. What does the woman say about the vase? A. It was sold on TV. B. It is worth a lot. C. It was created 400 years ago. 10. What is the man’s plan? A. To frequent the museum. B. To buy some ancient items. C. To accompany the woman more often. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What has the man probably been doing all day? A. Working in an office. B. Tidying up the house. C. Playing computer games. 12. What will the speakers do tonight? A. Throw a party. B. Pick up their friends. C. Go shopping. 13. How will the man get to the mall? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does Jean suggest? A. A guided boat tour. B. A ride on the London Eye. C. A tour of the Tower of London. 15. What will the man probably do after his Thames trip? A. Visit the Southbank Skatepark. B. Have a meal at Borough Market. C. Watch the changing of the guard. 16. What does Jean think of the National Portrait Gallery? A. Its works are difficult to understand. B. It has great historical value. C. Its charge is a little high. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What kind of person is Buckminster Fuller? A. Generous. B. Far-sighted. C. Conservative. 18. What made Buckminster well-known? A. His concern for human survival. B. His discovery of new resources. C. His splendid inventions. 19. What can we learn about Buckminster’s structure? A. It reduces construction time. B. It has a unique square shape. C. It makes full use of resources. 20. What is the speaker? A. A university lecturer. B. A house designer. C. A program host. 第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15个小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Best Hotels in Singapore Marina Bay sands Opening this list with Singapore’s best-known icons(标志), you’ll find Marina Bay sands is definitely a top choice if you’re thinking of a luxury experience. Amongst the many facilities that make Marina Bay sands an experience to remember, the pool with probably the best view of Singapore’s skyline is certainly a highlight. Price Per Night: $565-$1,057 Location: 10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore 019856 Website: Maria Bay sands The Fullerton Bay Hotel If you’re looking for a perfect spot to spend some quality time together with your family, look no further than The Fullerton Bay Hotel! Located in the Marina Bay area, the hotel is sure to make you enjoy the beautiful night scene as you take an evening walk along Clifford Pier. From free dining credits to spa discounts, The Fullerton Bay Hotel packages are a must- get if you’re looking for an all- in experience! Price: $570-$1,236 Location: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326 Website: The Fullerton Bay Hotel Mandarin Oriental Singapore An iconic part of Singapore’s skyline and one of Singapore’s top five- star hotels, Mandarin Oriental Singapore makes for an excellent place that’s surrounded with fun- filled activities, awesome food and a whole lot of shopping options. Don’t miss out on the stunning views of the city and bay from your room! Price Per Night: $317-$1,647 Location: 5 Raffles Ave. Singapore 039797 Website: Mandarin Oriental Singapore The Scarlet Hotel Singapore’s another luxury hotel, The Scarlet Hotel is set in one of the oldest conservation buildings in Singapore and decorated with modern design. With its location close to the heart of Chinatown, there’s a wide range of dining options just a moment away—from Italian food to Japanese- French patisseries(糕点). Price Per Night: $162-$828 Location:33 Erskine Rd, Singapore 069333 Website: The Scarlet Hotel 1. How much should you pay for a night in Marina Bay sands at least? A. $317. B. $565. C. $570. D. $1057. 2. Which hotel is recommended for families? A. Marina Bay sands. B. Mandarin Oriental Singapore. C. The Scarlet Hotel. D. The Fullerton Bay Hotel. 3. What is special about The Scarlet Hotel? A. It is a mix of old and new. B. It owns an iconic shop. C. It lies in the Marina Bay area. D. It offers free fine food. B This summer, I was invited to take part in post-dubbing (后期配音), which involves adding extra voice work to enhance the sound quality of certain scenes, for the Chinese WWII epic, Dongji Rescue (《东极岛》). It tells the story of 384 British prisoners rescued by brave Chinese fishermen after the Japanese army had locked hundreds more soldiers in the sinking warship, Lisbon Maru. As a British national, my job was to project my best 1940s British soldier’s voice, shouting, screaming, grunting and giving commands as various survivors during the daring rescue. Joining a team of fellow Western actors, we watched the film’s dramatic scenes on a large screen as several microphones recorded our words and actions in a recording studio. Reading lines alone was scary, as I was keen to maintain clarity while also expressing the intense emotions of the scene as realistically as possible. The most enjoyable part was working as a group, with each person performing different lines, often overlapping (重叠) to create the chaos and confusion of the intense survival scenes featuring hundreds of soldiers. This was where we could really play with different tones and emotions to create a number of believable and dramatic voices, trying to live up to the excellent onscreen work of the cast and crew. Even though our contribution to the picture was small, there was a noticeable level of team spirit and seriousness. We appreciated the gravity of the historical event and the respect it had clearly been given in the film. The work required accurate timing to match the actors’ lip movements and fit with the actors’ gestures, and even though I only did one day in the studio, it was tiring work, leaving my voice rough and hurting. Since the event, I’ve kept in touch with a number of the actors. This experience shows that it’s always worth stepping outside your comfort zone to explore new creative opportunities. And it was pretty fun to see my name in the credits, too! 4. What was the author’s main responsibility in the post-dubbing? A. Reading lines alone with strong emotions. B. Improving overall sound quality of the film. C. Voicing various British soldier characters. D. Directing other Western actors’ performances. 5. What made the group work the most pleasurable for the author? A. Watching scenes together. B. Avoiding overlapping lines. C. Presenting soldiers’ survival chaos. D. Adjusting tones to create vivid voices. 6. What did the author think of the job? A. Worthwhile and effortless. B. Rewarding and demanding. C. Innovative and challenging. D. Easy and enjoyable. 7. What does the author’s story mainly show? A. He who dares wins. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Many hands make light work. D. Every cloud has a silver lining. C Do you ever talk to yourself? Although it’s not always a conscious habit, most of us practice self-talk on a daily basis, as a way of guiding, motivating or supporting ourselves. Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings. “There is solid evidence that self-talk strategies improve learning and performance,” according to sport psychologist Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, who studies the phenomenon of self-talk. He explains that there are generally three reasons why we practice self-talk: to instruct, to motivate or to evaluate. Instructional self-talk happens when we need to guide ourselves through a specific task, such as learning a new skill. Motivational self-talk usually is used when we want to prepare ourselves for something challenging; it can help to increase confidence. Evaluative self - talk mostly is related to past events or actions. Hatzigeorgiadis stresses that if we want to use such self-talk to good advantage, it needs to be short, precise and, most of all, consistent. Of course, self-talk also can be ineffective and even detrimental if it’s not done right. “It is a matter of personal preference or what works for each person; but generally, it is advised that self - talk be positively rather than negatively phrased and focus on what you should do rather than on what you should avoid,” Hatzigeorgiadis says. So, for example, it would be better to say “stay cool” instead of “don’t get upset”. Although both instructions convey the same meaning, you should use positive words rather than negative ones. In this way you can avoid ill results. Another thing that can make a difference when practicing self-talk is the way you address yourself. According to research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, using “you” rather than “I” when talking to yourself tends to be more effective. The researchers explain that when you think of yourself as another person, it allows you to give more objective and useful feedback. 8. What does the research say about self-talk? A. It is always an unconscious behavior. B. It is a daily habit for everyone. C. It may help strengthen memory. D. It can make people feel better. 9. What can be concluded from Hatzigeorgiadis’ explanation? A. Self-talk occurs in different situations. B. Self-talk usually makes one brave. C. Self-talk arises with various feelings. D. Self-talk only works when learning a new skill. 10. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Confusing. B. Useless. C. Harmful. D. Unbearable. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Self-talk: a close relation to the past. B. Self-talk: a great way to avoid ill results. C. Self-talk: a useful tool to benefit our life. D. Self-talk: a matter of personal preference. D You might have heard that penguins(企鹅)marry for life. The tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, leave their partners if they’re not content with how many chickens they’re producing. Now, researchers have found that the number of break-ups affects the species’ reproductive success more than other factors. Little blue penguins are the world’s smallest species of penguins, growing to an average of just 12 inches high. Phillip Island, southwest of Melbourne, is home to around 30,000 of these tiny birds. “It has the world’s most little penguins,” says Richard Reina, a biologist at Monash University and coauthor of the new study published in Ecology and Evolution. After a day of looking for food at sea, the tiny birds return to their place on the hillside. Some of them live in special nesting boxes and are micro-chipped(微芯片), so scientists can easily gather information. During the breeding(繁殖)season—September to February— researchers record which birds are paired in nesting boxes or “married”, when they lay eggs and when the eggs hatch as well as the chickens’ growth and survival rates. They also note if any pairs separate or break up. Reina and his coworkers examined penguin break up rates over 13 breeding seasons. On average, around one in four pairs found new partners each year but the break up rate in one year could be as low as one in twenty or as high as one in three. “This high variability of break-up rates was fairly surprising,” says Reina. Years with a higher break-up rate were strongly correlated with lower breeding success. The break-up rate was also more reliable for predicting future breeding success than environmental or behavioral factors, like sea surface temperature or habits for seeking food. Understanding the factors that influence breeding is essential for assessing penguins’ long- term survival and taking some protective measures. Experts could potentially predict how successful upcoming breeding seasons will be based on penguin break- up rates. This is particularly important as human activities continue to impact the ocean. 12. What does the new study focus on? A. The family structure of penguins. B. Impacts of penguin break-ups. C. The reason for penguin marriage. D. Changes in penguin break-up rates. 13. What is the scientists’ purpose of attaching microchips to the penguins? A. To track food. B. To protect the eggs. C. To collect data. D. To record the climate. 14. What did Reina think of the break-up rates of penguins? A. It was inspiring. B. It was frightening. C. It was understandable. D. It was unexpected. 15. Why is the study important for conservation efforts? A. It helps predict penguins’ breeding success rate. B. It measures the effect of human activities. C. It leads to finding the best nesting boxes. D. It shows penguins’ good adaptation. 第二节(共5个小题;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。 I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. ____16____ Those letters taught my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something;other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. ____17____ And when writing doesn’t seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited about doing it. Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. ____18____ You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect. ____19____ Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use informal language most of the time. There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. ____20____ This type of writing won’t be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience. A. It isn’t that these young people can’t write. B. But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be. C. The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed. D. As a result, each year they received something they wanted. E. You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them. F. As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have. G. But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It is hard for Jessica Hepburn to point out the exact moment she decided to climb to the top of the world. Previous ____21____ include swimming the English Channel and running the London marathon. “There’s nothing I enjoy about swimming, running or mountain ____22____ other than it gives me a license to eat and drink on the sofa,” she says. Hepburn began her ____23____ in 2017 to climb to the top of the world’s highest mountain. Often, when she was training in the mountains, she would meet ____24____, fitter mountaineers—usually ____25____— who would ask her why she was there. “I’m just a middle-aged woman with a dream,” she’d usually ____26____. Today, she wants to share that path to inner ____27____ with others, which is why she urged ____28____ to ask themselves the following question: “What’s going to strengthen you and lead you to an exciting life?" It wasn’t only courage that healed Hepburn as she climbed and ____29____ with nature. She found her choices of ____30____ motivating, especially when she was outdoors, walking. “Movement is very associated with music.” When Hepburn finally climbed Qomolangma on 14 May 2022, she didn’t feel successful, excited or even relieved. “I felt numb,” she says. “It had ____31____ me six days to get from Base Camp to the top. I was ____32____.” Her going downhill then took a deadly ____33____. In an incredible accident, when she was still at 8,000 meters, an empty oxygen bottle ____34____ out of the sky into her leg and broke it. She didn’t know she had broken her leg. But no matter what the mountain threw at her, she had faith in her own abilities to get down it ____35____. “I had to get down,” she says. “I wanted to live.” 21. A. competitions B. activities C. events D. accomplishments 22. A. climbing B. enjoying C. walking D. exploring 23. A. practicing B. attempting C. training D. changing 24. A. younger B. stronger C. cleverer D. smarter 25. A. climbers B. athletes C. men D. fellows 26. A. object B. say C. argue D. confirm 27. A. effort B. peace C. strength D. desire 28. A. everyone B. somebody C. anybody D. someone 29. A. connected B. combined C. satisfied D. agreed 30. A. poetry B. music C. art D. literature 31 A. used B. spent C. gotten D. taken 32. A. exhausted B. excited C. puzzled D. interested 33. A. turn B. result C. end D. surprise 34. A. appeared B. fell C. flew D. jumped 35. A. successful B. safe C. alive D. easy 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Air pollution is no doubt a pressing challenge ____36____ many major cities face around the world. More than 80% of people living in urban areas ____37____ (expose) to unsafe air, according to a report ____38____ (deliver) by the World Health Organization. “Urban air pollution continues to rise at ____39____ alarming rate, doing great harm to human health,” said Dr. Maria Neira, the director of Public Health and Environmental Policy at the WHO. “At the same time, ____40____ (aware) is rising and more cities are monitoring their air quality.” In the past two years, the number of cities monitoring air pollution ____41____ (double) — now covering about 3,000 cities in 103 countries. The WHO warned of the serious effects poor air quality could have ____42____ the health of urban residents, ____43____ (link) it to the risk of strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and many other diseases. The report also showed that low-and-middle-income countries generally have ____44____ (poor) air quality. About 98% of cities with 100,000 or more people in low-and-middle-income countries do not meet WHO air quality guidelines, while 56% in high-income countries fail to meet the standard. The report also urged local governments to take strong and ____45____ (effect) measures to fight against air pollution. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，新年临近，你好朋友Tom负责他们班级元旦晚会(New Year’s Gala)活动，他给你写信寻求相关建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 你的建议； (2) 表达祝愿； 注意： (1) 写作词数应为100个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Our school’s soccer match was just a week away, and our class team was in trouble. We’d practiced every afternoon for a month, running drills and practicing teamwork, but our star forward (前锋) Tom had hurt his knee in last week’s practice. The doctor said he’d need to rest for at least a month. Without him, we had no one who could consistently score goals. After practice yesterday, everyone sat silently on the soccer field, worried we’d lose the first match against Class 5, the defending champions. “I can’t believe this,” said our captain, Leo, kicking a stone on the ground. “Tom was our best player. He scored 8 goals last season. How can we win without him?” No one said anything. I looked around at my teammates: some stared at their shoes, others shook their heads. I’d always played defense (防守) as a training partner, staying back to block the other team’s shots, but I’d secretly practiced shoot in my backyard every weekend. My dad had even set up a small goal for me. Maybe I could try playing forward? But my hands started sweating at the thought. I’d never scored a goal in a real match. What if I messed up, missed the net, and let the whole team down? Just then, Tom walked slowly with his crutches (拐杖), his knee wrapped in a thick bandage. “Hey, guys,” he said, forcing a smile. “Don’t look so down. You’re a great team. You just need to believe in yourselves.” Leo sighed and stood up. “But we don’t have a forward, Tom. Who’s going to score when the match starts?” Tom’s eyes scanned the team, stopping on me. “David, I’ve seen you stay late to practice shooting after every practice. Your shots are strong and exact. Why don’t you try playing forward?” My heart raced, and I felt my face get hot. “Me? I... I don’t know if I can,” I said, my voice shaking so much that I could barely hear myself. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Tom patted my shoulder gently, his eyes full of trust. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the final whistle (哨音) blew, I stood still in shock. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $