广东广州市华美英语实验学校2025-2026学年高一第一学期12月月考英语试题

2025-2026学年第一学期高中部高一年级12月月考 英语科试卷 满分：150 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第1节 篇章阅读 (共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A，B，C，D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A If you’re looking for a truly original country to visit, then Myanmar is the place. Whether you are looking for culture, history, nature, or cuisine, you will find a place to suit your taste here. Below are four popular tourist destinations in Myanmar. Yangon Yangon has a large population, but the city doesn’t seem crowded. There are trees everywhere, which gives it a totally different feel from other Asian cities. At night, Yangon’s wide streets come alive with stalls (货摊) selling delicious food. The most famous temple is the gold-plated Shwedagon Paya. The colonial architecture of the Strand Hotel is another great sight. Mandalay Picturesque Mandalay is famous for being the old royal capital of Myanmar. In the past, Burmese kings would have lived in the city and you can still see some of their palaces in evidence. Mandalay is also known for its Chinese and Indian immigrants. One of the best things to do here is to spend time enjoying the varied cuisines(菜肴)on offer. Its scenic mountains and beautiful waterfalls are what visitors should not miss. Bagan Travelers with a passion for Buddhist temples should have a field day in Bagan, since it contains the most of these in the world. The most popular destination in Bagan was the capital of the First Burmese Empire from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Today the site is still home to thousands of temples and pagodas, including the famous Ananda Temple with its sparkling gold spires. Kalaw If you want to explore the rural and natural beauty of Myanmar, Kalaw is a must-go place. When trekking (长途跋涉) through the hills of Kalaw, you will experience the diverse landscapes, cultures, and lifestyles of the local people, as well as enjoy the fresh air and scenic views. You will need a guide to show you the way and arrange your accommodation. 1. What makes Yangon different from other Asian cities? A. Its large population. B. Shwedagon Paya. C. Its delicious food. D. The trees everywhere. 2. What do Mandalay and Bagan have in common? A. The old capital identity. B. The diverse cuisines. C. The royal palaces. D. The Buddhist temples. 3. What will visitors experience in Kalaw? A. The temple culture. B. The local lifestyle. C. The cozy accommodation. D. The fresh cuisines. B Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic Explorer, has spent 25 years documenting (记录) rare wildlife, transforming his childhood passion into a mission to protect Earth’s fragile (脆弱的) ecosystems. When he was young, Kadur was fascinated by Jim Corbett’s tales of big cats. Inspired, he once cycled into the jungle with a friend to observe big cats at a watering hole. At night, they really saw a big cat. Bathed in moonlight. he realized his life’s goal: to capture and share nature’s wonders At 12, he borrowed his father's camera — a “magic box” that froze time. His father, an entomologist(昆虫学家) got him looking at the small things. So he began intentionally focusing his lens on small insects, trying to understand what he was looking at. He would develop the camera film weeks later, annotating (注释) the settings and reattempting the shots. As he grew older, his love for nature, however, conflicted with academics. Failing high school, he moved to Brownsville, Texas to study hotel management — a choice that unexpectedly refueled his love for storytelling. In Brownsville, Kadur explored Mexico’s cloud forests and landed a job as a jungle tour guide. There, he met filmmaker John Bax, who introduced him to documentary work. When they embarked on a documentary project together, Bax withdrew from it. Kadur then 19 and untrained in film, pursued the project on his own. He spent three years filming India’s Western Ghats, capturing species like the “smoke cat” for the first time. His debut film, Sahyadris: Mountains of the Monsoon, brought the Western Ghats’ biodiversity into attention, aiding its 2012 UNESCO World Heritage status. Through visual storytelling, Kadur offers his audiences glimpses into a rarely-seen natural world, urging them to protect its delicate inhabitants. “Visual art has conveyed stories for millennia. Now we’re doing that with technology, and it will continue to advance.” said Kadur, “I think the impact of storytelling can last a lifetime. It can last generations.” 4. What led Kadur into nature? A. Fever for big cats.  B. Love for adventure. C. Curiosity about filming.  D. Fascination with Jim's tales 5. What was his father’s influence on him? A. Teaching him photography skills. B. Introducing him to documentary work. C. Helping him regain love for storytelling. D. Arousing his curiosity about scientific details. 6. What is Kadur’s opinion about visual storytelling? A. It well entertains audiences. B. It serves as a bridge for nature. C. Its value lies in expression skills. D. Its impact depends on technology. 7. Which of the following words can best describe Kadur? A. Passionate and devoted. B. Talented and ambitious. C. Independent and committed. D. Responsible and generous. C One of Twitter’s main characters recently was a man who chose to keep his middle seat between a couple on a flight instead of moving to the side. The situation raised some questions: Who are these middle-seat lovers? What do they want? Many of the thousands of replies suggested that the majority of the flying public cannot understand why someone would ever choose the middle over a window or an aisle (走廊). But among the majority appeared a few people who endorse middle seats. “In the middle seat I don’t feel I should lean one way or another and generally sit pretty comfortably,” one person wrote. Another added: “I’m not getting hit by someone walking down the aisle or luggage either.” Kyle Burke, in Florida, said on Twitter that he usually exchanged seats when asked. “I didn’t want to sit between a couple that were upset with me,” he told The Washington Post. At 6-foot-7, Burke, 41, said he didn’t fit well in plane seats, anyway. So, he preferred the middle, which gives him double chance of having a chatty neighbor. Frederick resident Samantha Jones told The Post by email that she usually chose the middle seat when traveling alone. As a mother of three, “Having personal space is a far-off memory.” she said. “Middle seats have the least amount of responsibility,” she wrote. “I don’t control the window shade and only have to get by one person to get out or to go to the bathroom.” Despite the few fans, middle seats are still not likely to get much respect. “There’s nothing good in the middle seat,” Scott McCartney, the writer of the journal Middle Seat said. “The position’s infamy (臭名昭著) was part of the reason for the journal’s name.” He added: “People really care about the ‘middle seat’, so they are more likely to pick up this magazine on seeing it.” 8. How does the author start the text? A. By challenging a common belief. B. By raising a couple’s questions. C. By comparing travelers’ preferences. D. By presenting an unusual seat choice. 9. What does the underlined word “endorse” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Exchange. B. Resist. C. Support. D. Indicate. 10. Why does Samantha prefer the middle seat? A. It provides larger space. B. It reduces unnecessary trouble. C. It avoids family responsibilities. D. It offers networking opportunities. 11. Why did Scott choose “Middle Seat” as the name of his journal? A. To catch readers’ eyes. B. To voice his own taste. C. To make people think. D. To urge airlines to change. D Weighted blankets(毯子), which have been advertised as a solution to anxiety and poor sleep, have gone from a not-well-known tool to a common wellness must-have, with producers saying they’ll bring better sleep and less stress to people. But do they keep these promises? Sleep researchers have used weighted blankets since the 1970s to help children with autism, a kind of mental problem, and adults with sensory problems. They appeared on the market in the1990s, but most were only used by people with special needs. Things changed a lot in recent years. Companies started focusing on what they call “people who feel anxious sometimes”— basically anyone having trouble with modern life’s stress. The ads worked: Time magazine even said the weighted blanket was one of the top 50 “inventions” of 2018. The idea behind weighted blankets is simple. They usually weigh 2 to 13 kilograms— around 10% of your body weight. They use what occupational therapists call “deep pressure stimulation (压力刺激)”. The soft, steady pressure on your body makes you feel like being held. A study of 120 psychiatric patients found that weighted blankets improved sleep quality over four weeks in people with some health problems, like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Smaller studies have shown similar results. One found that 63% of adults reported lower anxiety after just five minutes under a weighted blanket, while another study of psychiatric patients found 60% experienced reduced anxiety during their hospital stay. However, these studies all focused on people with mental health conditions, not the general population that companies are now focusing on. There’s not enough evidence (证据) that they do good to common users who don’t have mental health problems. This doesn’t mean weighted blankets are totally useless for healthy people. Shift workers— who have to sleep during the day— might find them helpful. They can fight the known health problems from irregular schedules. Healthcare workers, firefighters and pilots need short, useful naps. These blankets could help them fall asleep faster. If a weighted blanket makes you feel calmer and sleep better, even if it doesn’t work like producers say, that’s still good. Just make sure you know what you’re buying. 12. What do weighted blankets promise to solve? A. Sleeplessness. B. Weight problems. C. Headache. D. Forgetfulness. 13. How does the weighted blanket work? A. By fixing users’ sleeping time. B. By working out users’ body weight. C. By bringing users a pleasant feeling. D. By copying the feeling of sleeping in bed. 14. What does the author think of weighted blankets? A. They are useless for healthy people. B. They will have a very hopeful future ahead. C. They are helpful to certain groups of people. D. They may cause some mental health problems. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Science Behind Deep Pressure B. Who gets Most from Weighted Blankets? C. Weighted Blankets: From Special Needs to Daily Use D. Do Weighted Blankets Really Live Up to Their Wellness Promises? 第二节 七选五 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从所给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。 When traveling, many find themselves in places where the local language is unfamiliar. Once, travelers relied on phrasebooks, but the spread of English has reduced this need. However, most people worldwide still don’t speak English. 16 Increasingly, travelers use free translation apps. These apps allow users to speak into their phones and receive spoken translations almost instantly, bridging language gaps effectively. 17 Google Translate, a well-known name, often makes mistakes. For instance, translating “my wife is gluten-free (不能吃面筋)” into French or Italian as “my wife is without gluten” misses the intended meaning. However, competitors offer better choices. 18 It offers no direct translations, but copies a native speaker’s input. While AI tools make travel easier, some worry they discourage language learning. Douglas Hofstadter, a language expert, argues that relying on machines for communication makes people unable to gain meaningful experiences and accomplishments. However, others believe most people don’t need fluency for relaxing travel. 19 As AI translation gains popularity, people may divide into two groups: those eager to learn languages for cultural experience and mental challenge, and those who see it as unnecessary effort. This issue is particularly pressing for English speakers, as many schools in English-speaking countries reduce foreign language programs. 20 Direct communication, even if imperfect, brings up deeper connections than relying on technology. A. Yet, these tools aren’t perfect. B. And they prefer the convenience of AI. C. It is a paraphrase rather than a translation. D. Travel has long been a motivator for study. E. Despite this, the social significance of language remains. F. This leads them to rely on gestures, patience, or technology. G. ChatGPT stands out by creating more natural-sounding paraphrases. 第二部分 英语知识运用 (满分70分) 第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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 After packing some naan bread and a water bottle, two field conservators, Shan Zhizheng and his wife start up their motorcycle and head off to a cultural relic site from Wenquan County. Known as “a museum without walls”, Wenquan County is home to 　21　 260 cultural relic sites.  Shan and his wife, Yuan, are 　22　 for one particular relic site that spans about eight square kilometers. Once a week, the couple patrol over 200 ancient tombs 　23　 to between the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) and the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD).  Shan has been assigned as a field 　24　 for five years. However, his 　25　 with cultural relics goes back much further. In 1999, quite 　26　, Shan found two millstones in a field but he didn’t 　27　 they were cultural relics. Shan later found several other cultural relics and 　28　 them home. In 2008, the millstones were 　29　 about the Spring and Autumn (770-476 BC) or the Warring States periods.  Although Shan takes delight in his daily work, there are still many 　30　. Sometimes, the husband-and-wife team has to trek through valleys and rivers as their 　31　 can’t cope with the steeper slopes. 　32　, no difficulties have weakened his love for cultural relic preservation.  “On May 18, 2018, I 　33　 rock paintings in my patrol area for the first time. Thirteen goats were 　34　 on a large black rock at the top of a slope,” he says, adding the discovery gave him a sense of 　35　.  21. A. simply B. completely C. typically D. nearly 22. A. eager B. creative C. responsible D. grateful 23. A. giving way B. dating back C. looking up D. coming up 24. A. researcher B. professional C. photographer D. conservator 25. A. bond B. balance C. sense D. barrier 26. A. with ease B. by chance C. on purpose D. in case 27. A. ignore B. issue C. document D. know 28. A. discovered B. limited C. placed D. donated 29. A. appreciated B. dated C. advertised D. contrasted 30. A. examples B. clues C. advantages D. challenges 31. A. bicycle B. motorcycle C. car D. truck 32. A. However B. Thus C. Naturally D. Otherwise 33. A. admired B. promoted C. explored D. found 34. A. established B. painted C. decorated D. processed 35. A. accomplishment B. direction C. quality D. responsibility 第二节 语法填空 (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。 In different cultures, people have different ideas about friendship, and these ideas can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. In the United States, friendship is often activity-based. Shared experiences, from playing sports to watching movies, are a fundamental (基本的) reason ____36____ people become friends. We have noticed that they seem to have many friends who belong to different social ___37___(circle). Making friends is rather quick and easy for Americans, and the word “friend” is used quite ____38____ (wide). However, in many Eastern cultures, such as China and Korea, building a true friendship ____39____ (take) more time and effort. Friendship is based on deep emotional bonds (纽带，联系) and ____40____strong sense of duty. Once you become close friends, you are almost like family. Friends ____41____ (expect) to help each other in times of need, which is very important in Eastern cultures. Another key distinction (区别) lies in communication. In “direct” cultures, honesty is highly valued and considered a characteristic (特点) of true friendship, even if the truth is ____42____ (comfortable). In “indirect” cultures, friends often try to avoid direct disagreement to keep good friendship. They believe that a true friend should understand their feelings ____43____ saying everything. So, if you ever have a chance ____44____ (make) friends with someone from another culture, remember that there is no single “right” way. Being aware of these differences is the first step towards____45____ (build) a strong cross-cultural friendship. 第三节 单词变形 (共 10 小题; 每小题1分，满分 10分) 用所给单词的正确形式填空，使句子语法正确。 46. The hotel pool is 25 metres in ____________ (long) and 10 metres in width. 47. ____________ (base) on a true story, the film was well received. 48. It is required that what you will write should be____________ (relate) to everyday life. 49. The park near my house is beautiful beyond____________ (describe). 50. She said she was greatly encouraged to think____________​​​​​​​(creative) and take the initiative in school. 51. I remember when you were his age, you said that you wanted to be a ____________ (profession) football player. 52. It’s high time that we took immediate measures to protect our earth from being____________​​​​​​​(far) polluted. 53. I am reminded that their ____________ (exist) is meaningful and they are appreciated. 54. The number of reported crimes is increasing at an ____________ (alarm) rate. 55. What makes me____________ (concern) is that my final exam will be held soon. 第四节 单词填空 (共 10 小题; 每小题1分，满分 10分) 从表格中选取恰当的单词填空，使句子语义准确，部分单词需要变形。 promote vary attitude survive effort attempt despite struggle reduce likely 56. With a positive ________ towards life, we can face difficulties more bravely. 57. He made every _________ to finish the project on time, but he still failed for bad weather. 58. This kind of plant can _______ in very dry conditions, which surprises many scientists. 59. The company plans to ______ the price of its products to attract more customers. 60. ______ the heavy rain, they still went hiking as planned. 61. It is ______ that the sports meeting will be held next week if the weather is fine. 62. A small bird often ______ to find enough food in the cold winter. 63. The market offers various ______ of organic foods to meet different needs. 64. The government has taken measures to ______ the development of green energy in recent years. 65. She ______ to learn French twice before she finally succeeded with a tutor. 第五节 短语填空 (共5小题; 每小题2分，满分 10分) sweep away    relate to prevent...from adapt to make a proposal ups and downs  aware of... 用所给短语的恰当形式填入下列句子，使其意义完整。有两个短语多余。 66. Every country experiences ____________throughout its long history, which shapes its future. 67. Unfortunately, the old wooden bridge by the flood last night. 68. At the meeting last week, he that we should organize more after-school activities. 69. It takes time for freshmen to __________ the challenging life in college. 70. The heavy snow __________ many students __________ attending the school yesterday. 第六节 句子翻译 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2分，满分 10 分) 根据中文提示和所给的英文部分完成下列句子。 71. 他们认为保护环境是一个很大的挑战，但是他们从来没有放弃。 They consider ________________________________, but they never_________________. 72. 随着大象的数目大量增加，该组织认为他们之前采取的措施是有效的。(定语从句) With the number of elephants ______________________, the organization thinks the measures _____________________ are effective. 73. 新旧更替的时代已经到来。 _____________________ when the old must __________________the new. 74. 正是通过加入英语社团，我才能在英语口语上取得进步。（强调句） _________________________________ I can _________________ in my oral English. 75. 中国修建了越来越多的高铁，这给外国人留下了深刻的印象。 More and more high-speed rails _________________ in China, which ___________ foreigners. 第三部分 书面表达 (满分 30分) 假设你是高一学生李华，请你给英国笔友David写一封邮件，分享你进入高中以来参加学校的某一项课外活动的经历和收获。 要求：字数120词，开头已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：课外活动after-class activity Dear David, Hi! I’m glad to _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua A篇 DAB B篇 DDBA C篇 DCBA D篇 ACCD 七选五 FAGBE 完形填空：DCBDA BDCBD BADBA 【语法填空】36. why 37. circles 38. widely 39. takes 40. a 41. are expected 42. uncomfortable 43. without 44. to make 45. building 46. length 47. Based 48. related 49. description 50. creatively 51. professional 52. further 53. existence 54. alarming 55. Concerned 56. attitude 57. effort 58. survive 59. reduce 60. Despite 61. likely 62. struggles 63. varieties 64. Promote 65. attempted 66. ups and downs 67. was swept away 68. made a proposal 69. adapt to 70. prevented … from 71. it a great challenge to protect the environment; give up 72. increasing greatly; that / which have been taken 73. There comes a time; give way to 74. It is by joining the English club that ; make progress 75. have been built; made / left a deep impression on Dear David, I'm glad to share my experience of an after-class activity I joined since entering high school. Last month, I participated in the school's English Drama Club. We chose the play Romeo and Juliet and spent weeks rehearsing. I played a minor role, but every rehearsal taught me to express emotions through dialogue and body language. Performing on stage boosted my confidence and improved my English pronunciation. Moreover, working with classmates taught me teamwork and patience. Now I'm more outgoing and enjoy public speaking. This activity has been a wonderful way to learn beyond the classroom. What about you? Have you joined any interesting clubs? Looking forward to your reply. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $