北京市顺义牛栏山第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期1月月考英语试题

北京市顺义牛栏山第一中学2025—2026学年 高二上学期1月月考英语试卷 共100分。考试时长60分钟。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 From the time he learned to walk, Imran Nuri heard from his parents time and time again, “You must strive to be the best at everything.” And Nuri followed their advice and graduated with honors from Ohio State University, then moved to Chicago, where he ____1____ a prime job as a national marketing director for a company. But with each passing month, Nuri realized that his parents’ advice, while ____2____, wasn’t necessarily suitable for him. By the time he was 24 years old, Nuri faced the kind of life crisis ____3____ found in people twice his age. Focusing on money, ____4____ and power was leaving him unfulfilled. In a bold (大胆的) ____5____, he quit his job and decided to drive to every state in the Lower 48 on a100-day trip to find 1,000 strangers and ask them to share one thing they wish they’d known when they were younger. He had no interest in hitting specific cities, national parks or monuments. His goal was simple: Go where he could find people in settings where they might talk. Over the next few months, Nuri ____6____ people of all ages and races. Some kept walking. Others said they had no time or weren’t interested. But many were happy to ____7____. The weeks had turned into months, and now he was traveling with the ____8____ of the 1,300 people he’d talked to on his 15,000-mile trip. What they taught him was that life isn’t to be talked about, but to be ____9____ in all its messy beauty. Today, Nuri is back in Chicago, employed as a senior marketing director for a new company. He’s not the man he once was. He seeks answers to questions, which leads to more questions and more answers, a ____10____ that provides not certainty, but meaning. 1. A. investigated B. landed C. rejected D. completed 2. A. well-known B. well-received C. well-prepared D. well-intentioned 3. A. typically B. eventually C. definitely D. recently 4. A. promises B. occupations C. titles D. breakthroughs 5. A. move B. innovation C. imagination D. prediction 6. A. approached B. signaled C. studied D. motivated 7. A. show up B. stand out C. cheer up D. open up 8. A. expectations B. connections C. affections D. spirits 9. A. regretted B. defined C. lived D. assessed 10. A. moment B. cycle C. system D. goal 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题纸指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 A group of high-tech robots performing traditional Chinese folk dances became the highlight of this year’s Spring Festival Gala. The humanoid machines, ____11____ (equip) with advanced sensors and AI systems, partnered with human artists to present a lively “Er Ren Zhuan” performance, a Northeast Chinese folk dance known for its humor and rhythm. Programmed to mimic human movements with precision, the robots rocked their bodies and even cracked jokes with their human counterparts, ____12____ (create) a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. The performance ended with a group bow, leaving viewers both entertained and inspired. Rarely do people know that the engineers ____13____ (prepare) the show for more than 3 months before the gala. In conclusion, tradition evolves, bridging generations through creativity. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 O. Henry, ____14____ real name was William Sydney Porter, was a celebrated American short-story writer known for his clever plots and unexpected twists. Born in 1862, he lived a life as dramatic as his tales, working various jobs before becoming a full-time writer. ____15____ made his stories unforgettable was their heartwarming humor and ironic endings, which often revealed deeper truths about human nature. Having spent years in prison for embezzlement(贪污罪), O. Henry turned his experiences into vivid storytelling, blending wit with emotional ____16____ (deep). That his stories remain widely read today shows how timeless themes like kindness and resilience connect readers across generations. O. Henry’s legacy lies in his ability ____17____ (turn) simple moments into unforgettable lessons, leaving audiences both moved and astonished. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。 The biological clock, an internal system that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, plays a vital role in maintaining physical and mental health. Known as circadian rhythms, these 24-hour cycles____18____ (control) by a part of the brain which responds to light and darkness. However, disrupting these rhythms can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, and even mood disorders. When exposed to artificial light at night, especially from screens, our bodies produce less melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep. This explains why staying up late ____19____ (leave) us feeling exhausted. To optimize health, experts suggest establishing consistent routines, such as waking up at the same time daily and avoiding bright lights before bed. By respecting our biological clock, we can live in harmony ____20____ nature’s rhythm. 第二部分：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题4分，共40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A FREE FAMILY DAY PASS National Trust Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your choice. It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust sites — completely free! HOW TO CLAIM Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Certain places are excluded (排除在外) from this promotion, details can be found at reachforms.co.uk/nationaltrustpass. FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS 1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 inclusive. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over; children are aged under 17 inclusive. 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any paid events. 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. Opening hours may be subject to change at any time and should be checked at nationaltrustpass.org.uk. 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present the pass, or visit an excluded place, will be charged the full admission price. 6. Only one pass per household will be permitted. 21. What can people enjoy with the National Trust’s offer? A. An outdoor activity close to nature. B. A birdwatching photography course. C. An exploration to national museums. D. A visit to a treasure-themed exhibition. 22. One can get free admission by ________. A. purchasing a digital pass on a website B. showing the voucher at the selected site C. submitting an application on the website D. joining as a member of the National Trust 23. According to the passage, the pass ________. A. allows free entry for a six-person family B. includes free transport and parking C. is limited to one per household D. can be used more than once B For years, Robyn Elman, a nature advocate, has been passionately raising the endangered monarch butterflies in the cozy corner of her backyard. She collects the butterfly eggs from the milkweed plants — the only food for these delicate creatures — alongside the highways. Each time she goes on her journey to the highways, she hopes these little eggs, which are as precious as hidden treasures, will hatch (孵化) into many beautiful creatures. They will slowly make the group which is getting smaller gradually breathe new life. But reality destroyed her hopes last year. Instead of being greeted by the green milkweed plants, she was met with the desolate sight of mowed stubs (修剪过的草茬) and destroyed eggs. The milkweed plants had been cut down, and all left were short stubs. She felt a deep sense of loss. “Is there really no hope for these delicate, flying creatures?” she whispered to herself, her heart as heavy as a big piece of lead. Even as pain consumed her, Robyn remained determined. She teamed up with other nature lovers. They reached out to Frank Coniglio, the city’s director of highway maintenance, urging him to cut the butterflies a break. At first, Frank was doubtful. He thought, “How important can this be? What difference will it make? It’s just some butterflies and plants.” But as Robyn and her friends poured out their worries, and kept explaining the importance of the issue, Frank began to understand. He finally realised, “What happens to the butterflies is going to happen to us, isn’t it?”, as if a light bulb had suddenly switched on in his mind. Frank went to work on studying more about monarch butterflies, and finally he supported their cause, and took decisive action. He stopped mowing in certain areas, drawing an invisible line of protection. So far, around 20 patches of milkweed plants, like oases in the urban desert, have been protected across the city. “We’re making a real difference,” Frank said proudly. Thanks to their combined efforts, the monarch butterflies now have a brighter future, and the city’s ecosystem is on the path to positive transformation. 24. As a nature advocate, Robyn Elman ________. A. grows some milkweed in her backyard B. raises butterflies alongside the highway C. collects butterfly eggs and hatches them D. studies milkweed and proves them valuable 25. How did Robyn feel upon seeing the mowed stubs? A. Upset and disappointed. B. Angry and annoyed. C. Embarrassed and ashamed. D. Terrified and confused. 26. What did Frank do to help protect the monarch butterflies? A. He raised the awareness of the public. B. He studied the local natural ecosystem. C. He protected milkweed in certain areas. D. He moved the butterflies to a safe place. 27. What can we conclude from this passage? A. Wildlife conservation takes a back seat to urban development. B. Government policies play a main role in wildlife conservation. C. The damage of habitats has long-term impact on the ecosystem. D. Commitment and cooperation cause positive ecological outcomes. C The Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor has described our times as the “Age of Authenticity,” meaning an era when people are willing to publicize their secrets and indulge (放纵) their urges, even if such a drive for personal truth crosses traditional boundaries of self-control. Once, this type of exhibitionism was the preserve of a few celebrities, but now anybody can get in on the act, such as the self-disclosure on social media. But the “Age of Authenticity” does not seem to have made us happier. Quite the reverse. One possible explanation for this paradox is that the lowering of self-control is an understandable but significant error in our collective thinking, and it takes us in exactly the wrong direction where happiness is concerned. Understanding how this happened can help you be happier in your own life. From a psychological perspective, two brain systems govern self-management: the behavioral activation system, which drives reward-seeking, and the behavioral inhibition system, which avoids punishment. When activation rises or inhibition falls, self-control decreases; when inhibition rises or activation falls, self-control increases. So which combination makes us happier overall — more of the behavioral activation system and less of the behavioral inhibition system, or the other way around? The answer is both. A team of eight psychologists showed this in a 2018 study on self-control in the Journal of Personality. The team fielded a series of undergraduate surveys. The researchers found that low levels of self-control were associated with the lowest levels of subjective well-being. Moving to a higher level of self-control increased the undergraduates’ happiness. Interestingly, the researchers also discovered a complete lack of self-control was associated with slightly higher momentary well-being, which might lead to negative social consequences for others. For your own well-being, and everyone’s, increasing self-control might be much better than lowering it. If you want to increase your self-control, be aware of the forces around you that may lower the activity of the inhibition system in your brain and thus push you toward lower self-control, such as anonymity (匿名), and social power. If you’re seeking to boost your self-control, shun any social media forum where your identity is hidden. If you possess an ability to publish material that many other people will read, see, or hear, you should ask yourself whether your desire to attract and retain an audience is leading you to abandon your privacy. Aristotle once wrote that “virtues are formed in a man by his doing the actions.” One important choice we have is to behave with either controlled grace or uncontrolled entitlement. Neither option is in reality more authentic than the other because, in becoming who we are through our choices, both paths are equally authentic; both embody who we’ve chosen to be as people. But only one path, that of controlled grace, leads to greater happiness for one and all. 28. “Age of Authenticity” means ______. A a period when people exercise less self-control B. an era characterized by a return to traditional values C a time when privacy of personal truth is encouraged D. an age where crossing traditional boundaries are urged 29. From the passage, we learn that ______. A. enhancing inhibition may improve long-term well-being B. increased activation leads to higher momentary happiness C. activation promotes reward-seeking by avoiding punishment D. lowering self-management triggers negative social consequences 30. People can improve self-control by ______. A. maintaining privacy by reducing online presence B. employing social power to gain popularity online C. embracing anonymity when browsing public forums D taking responsibility for what they post on social media 第三部分：书面表达（20分） 31. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的学校打算为外国留学生举办世界非物质文化遗产展示周（World Intangible(无形的，非物质的) Cultural Heritage Exhibition Week）活动，需要招募志愿者去介绍中国非物质文化遗产，你写信申请参加。 内容包括：1. 你对此次活动的看法；2. 陈述申请担任志愿者的理由。 注意： 1.词数 100 左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数 Dear Sir/Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 北京市顺义牛栏山第一中学2025—2026学年 高二上学期1月月考英语试卷 共100分。考试时长60分钟。 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. B 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题纸指定区域作答。 A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. equipped 12. creating 13. had prepared B 【14~17题答案】 【答案】14. whose 15. What 16. depth 17. to turn C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. are controlled 19. leaves 20. with 第二部分：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题4分，共40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. D C 【28~30题答案】 【答案】28. A 29. A 30. D 第三部分：书面表达（20分） 【31题答案】 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam, Learning that volunteers are wanted for the upcoming World Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Week, I’m writing to apply for the position. I firmly believe this event is of great significance. It serves as a perfect platform to showcase the charm of China’s intangible cultural heritage to foreign students, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. As a passionate enthusiast of traditional culture, I’m eager to contribute to promoting these precious cultural legacies. I’m confident in my qualifications for this role. Firstly, I have a profound knowledge of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, such as Peking Opera and paper-cutting. Secondly, my excellent English skills enable me to communicate smoothly with foreign students. Moreover, my experience as a volunteer in previous cultural events has equipped me with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. I would be honored to be part of this event and look forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $