江苏省常州高级中学2025-2026学年第二学期高一年级期中质量调研英语试卷

江苏省常州高级中学 2025~2026学年第二学期高一年级期中质量调研 英语试卷 命题人：郑鹏媛江松泽审卷人：秦艺2026.04 说明：1.以下题目的答案请全部填写在答题卡上。 2.本卷总分150分，考试时间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。每段对话读两遍。 1.What will the speakers probably do with the water heater? A.Have it fixed for free. B.Replace it with a new one. C.Throw it away. 2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A.Husband and wife.B.Teacher and student. C.Waiter and customer. 3.How does the man sound? A.Hesitant. B.Interested. C.Bored. 4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At a car park. B.At a cinema. C.At a candy shop. 5.What can we infer from the conversation? A.The woman enjoys watching TV. B.The man finds some TV shows fun C.They seldom watch TV together. 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，各小题将给出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.When will the meeting start? A.At10:45. B.At11:15. C.At11:00. 7.What will the man probably do next? A.Call his assistant. B.Invite some clients. C.Find some chairs by himself. 第1页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What does Nicole think of Eric's idea about his son's problem? A.It is very helpful.B.It is easy to carry out.C.It may cause arguments. 9.What does Nicole advise Eric to do? A.Set a daily screen time limit for the family. B.Let his son decide screen time freely. C.Talk with his son more patiently. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What is James worried about? A.An injured foot.B.A student camp. C.A coming race. 11.What does Mary suggest James do during the race? A.Walk if necessary. B.Keep pace with others. C.Pay attention to the time. 12.How will Mary support James? A.By watching the race online. B.By waiting for him at the finish line. C.By running the race with him. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What was Claire usually like in lessons before? A.Impatient. B.Quiet. C.Lazy. 14.What drew the professors'attention? A.Claire's questioning mind. B.Claire's eager eyes. C.Claire's fresh views. -15.What did Claire do to understand the lessons? A.Ask professors after class. B.Study related materials. C.Discuss with classmates. 16.What does Claire plan to do during the summer? A.Study with her classmates. B.Volunteer in a reading club. C.Review this semester's notes. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the woman doing? A.Delivering a lecture.B.Hosting a radio show.C.Conducting a workshop. 18.What makes Mark Peterson's work impressive? A.His self-taught background. B.His little care for reputation. C.His use of advanced techniques. 第2页共12页 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效奇书 19.How are young photographers influenced by Mark Peterson? A.They have become more patient. B.They try to protect nature through photos. C.They want to study photography formally. 20.What can listeners do at nine o'clock? A.Hear the news report.B.Enjoy preview images.C.Call in with questions. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共19题，每小题2.5分，满分47.5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。 A Whether you're heading on vacation or looking to stay entertained at home, you're going to need a good book this summer.These are some of the must-read novels for summer. One Last Summer by Kate Spencer If you're looking for a story that screams summer romance,this is it.Clara takes some much-needed time off with her friends at their childhood sleep-away camp. There she unites with Mack,her childhood enemy.From that point,their romance starts.This relationship pushes her to think about what kind of life she really wants. This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Soledad has a plan and an answer for everything.But her seemingly forever relationship comes to a sudden stop,and when the chance for new love arises,she has to decide if she can risk losing it all again.Ryan masterfully creates a main character who is as invested in her own personal journey as she is invested in her romantic one. The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Delphie dies and finds herself in the afterlife waiting room.She takes a deal that gives her a second chance at life and love:Return to Earth and get the mysterious man to kiss her in 10 days or come back to The Great Beyond.Greenwood weaves themes of loneliness and self-discovery into a romance. Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun Former childhood friends-turned-enemies Logan and Rosemary feel as if their lives have taken a turn for the dull.But when they embark on (a cross-country road trip together,everything might change.Alison Cochrun has a skill to deliver love stories full of humor,emotion and thoughtful observations. 21.What do we know from One Last Summer? A.It is a must-read for children. B.Clara fell in love with her childhood enemy. C.It presents a childhood story. D.Clara met with her childhood sweetheart. 第3页共12页 Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ 22.Which book will be preferred by a time-travel-fiction lover? A.Here We Go Again. B.The Love of My Afterlife. C.This Could Be Us. D.One Last Summer. 23.What theme do the four novels share? A.Travel. B.Mystery. C.Vacation. D.Romance. B Shawn Triplett knew there was a desperate need to help the children of Mayfield, Kentucky,after a deadly storm struck the town. Mayfield was one of the towns hardest hit after a line of storms crossed the central US on Friday night and Saturday morning.Triplett-a Mayfield resident and a former soldier-was in Chicago that Friday night.Alarmed by the weather reports, his wife and two young children went to stay in a hotel of the nearby town,Paducah, without suffering the storms and eventually out of the path of the tornadoes () Able to return home the next morning,Triplett was shocked by how the town was destroyed and wanted to help however he could.He arrived at the volunteer center,where he was asked to guide a photo-journalist through streets filled with remains.That night,the two returned to shelters where they saw many suffered families including one woman comforting her son over their lost Christmas. "It was very.heartbreaking,too much for me to handle,"he said.Therefore,he decided that more needed to be done for the children affected by the storm.Noticing that supplies available were necessities such as generators ()and bottled water, he turned to his friends on social media for donations so that he could go to Walmart and get toys and gifts for the kids.Around $2,000 were raised,and the store gave Triplett a discount upon learning of his efforts.As word spread on websites,more donations poured in.He was able to return the following day and another $6,000 was spent on toys and board games,he said.Forty pairs of shoes were also picked up at a local Shoe Sensation.Triplett and other volunteers will wrap and give out the toys to any child or family in need.He credits the kindness of everyone who tried to help and get families back on their feet right before the holidays. 24.Why were Triplett and his families safe from the disaster? A.They were rescued by soldiers B.They were helped by a charity. C.They stayed outside the tornado-hit area. D.They happened to be travelling in Chicago 25.What did Triplett see in the shelters? A.A volunteer cleaning the street. B.A mother calming her child down. C.A photo-journalist taking pictures. D.A boy crying for his lost families. 26.What do Triplett's donations mainly contain? A.Medical boxes.B.Necessary supplies.C.Kids'items.D.Emergency food. 第4页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 27.Which of the following can best describe Triplett? A.Caring and warm-hearted. B.Brave and energetic C.Generous and hard-working. D.Wise and determined. C "When AI videos are just as good as normal videos,I wonder what that will do to short video platforms and how that will impact the millions of creators currently making content for a living.There must be scary times,"an influential content creator, Jimmy Donaldson,said.Donaldson's concerns follow the release of a social media platform able to produce short-form AI videos,including videos of individuals who "upload"themselves onto the app.Other content creators have also spoken out about the consequences of platforms where every video is from AI. Still,Donaldson hasn't shied away from having a go at the technology.In July, Donaldson made an online tool producing AI-made thumbnails (for the public,but removed the feature about a week later after heavy criticism()from other creators.He said he would replace the tool with links to human artists accepting commissions(委托创作).I care more than any of you could ever imagine about the community,"he said in a video."It makes me deeply sad when I do something that people in the community are angry at." Online content creators are torn between using AI-generated video content and keeping away from AI creation.While more than 80%of content creators said they used AI tools for their content,including generating images and videos,one-third said they had concerns about the quality of the AI-generated content,and 45%said the technology would make it harder for human creators to stand out,according to a survey of 620 influencers. Not everyone sees AI as a bad thing for content creators.Amjad Hanif,a head of creator payments and products,said that the technology could help balance the playing field among creators who may not have the same resources as Donaldson."A lot of the effects-一the visual quality,the visual imagery一are tricky(难办的).Up until now it's taken an expert team to be able to produce them,"Hanif said."AI is going to make that available to a much broader group of creators." 28.What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A.AI downloads information of users. B.AI boosts the spread of short videos. C.AI will bring challenges to creators. D.AI has replaced human creators online. 29.Why was Donaldson criticized? A.He created an AI tool. B.He promoted AI videos C.He shared his videos. D.He disrespected human artists. 第5页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 30.Why does the author mention the survey in paragraph 3? A.To support Donaldson's concern. B.To show public support for AI. C.To stress the negative impact of AI. D.To show creators'mixed feelings. 31.What is the advantage of AI according to Amjad Hanif? A.It helps create equal opportunity. B.It helps creators attract more viewers. C.It increases the payments for creators. D.It improves the special visual effects. ◇ Once,our growing population was seen as central to wildlife extinction,resource exhaustion,pollution,and environmental destruction.But today,our concerns shift to decreasing birth rates due to increased reproductive choice for women. This is a positive development,but is often described as a "crisis"in the media, highlighting economic and senior care challenges.Lost in the conversation are the many positive aspects of an aging society,which is the result of people living healthier and longer lives,and common-sense realities like reduced needs for infrastructure(基础设施)and lower ecological impacts.Also lost is the fact that our population still grows by 80 million people each year. And the consequences of high birth rates are severe.Among them is global warming.In fact,increased emissions (from population growth have canceled more than three quarters of the emissions saved through energy efficiency and renewables over the past three decades. Yet,no matter how clear the link between population and climate,lowering our population is notably absent from the conversation on solutions.Instead,the focus is on technology that will supposedly allow our entire growing population to enjoy the energy-intensive lifestyles now enjoyed by the rich,and with no climate impacts. But "green"technology is not the solution it is advertised to be.Its expansion( )to the degree needed to power a growing population at a proper standard of living would itself require a shocking investment in fossil fuels.It also requires massive mining operations,many of which take place on the backs of low-wage workers in Africa where it is causing destruction of rainforests critical to the survival of great apes.Besides,it requires 10 times the land area as fossil fuel plants for the same amount of energy produced. When global warming threatens to push billions into unsafe temperatures,it is no time to panic that we are adding fewer to those billions.In fact,decreasing birth rates should be cause for celebration as they signify advances in gender equality and a reduced burden on Earth. 第6页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 32.What can we learn from paragraph 2? A.The global population is decreasing every year. B.The benefits of an aging society tend to be unnoticed. C.The ecological environment is turning for the better. D.The media make up misleading news about the population. 33.What is highlighted as a disadvantage of high birth rates? A.Reduced infrastructure needs. B.Increased greenhouse gas emissions. C.A slowdown in economic growth. D.Challenges in senior care services. 34.Why is "green"technology questioned in the text? A.It is unaffordable for poor regions. B.It is not popular around the world. C It does damage to the ecosystem. D.It has little effect on reducing pollution. 35.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A Aging Societies:A Global Crisis B.Decreasing Birth Rates:A Helpful Sign C.The Trend of Population Growth D.The Mystery of"Green"Technology E Have you ever been asked a question that you know the answer to,but found yourself incapable of thinking of the correct vocabulary?It's called the "tip-of-the-tongue"phenomenon or lethologica.When we think of something,the brain selects words to represent these abstract ideas,and we then speak what is on our minds.But because this process is so complex,all kinds of things can go wrong, including the tip-of-the-tongue moments. This phenomenon can be frustrating.People globally report experiencing moments where certain words seem momentarily forgotten.In fact,there are quite some factors behind it.While young adults might experience tip-of-the-tongue moments once a week,older adults generally experience these moments almost daily. Additionally,tip-of-the-tongue events are more likely to happen when people are tired. Other features of memory,like how well the information was stored and the presence of disturbing memories,can also have an impact. Metacognitive(元认知的)explanations for the phenomenon suggest that tip-of-the-tongue states serve as a sort of alarm.Like a warning signal in a car,they can remind us of a potential problem that needs to be addressed.According to such explanations,tip-of-the-tongue moments are not a problem in themselves.Rather, they serve to tell us that there is something going wrong with the retrieval ( system and allow us to correct the issue. 第7页共12页 ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣9 The most common solution for the failure to think of the proper vocabulary is to not think about it,so that the word can suddenly appear out of nowhere.If tip-of-the-tongue moments happen frequently or are bothersome,it's important to talk to a care provider such as a physician or mental health professional.They can do testing to determine whether a cognitive issue may exist or if it's just a matter of having one of these common moments. 36.What happens to people experiencing lethologica? A.They become slightly absent-minded. B.They make some grammatical errors. C.They fail to grasp speakers'directions. D.They struggle to locate specific words. 37.Which group of people is most likely to experience lethologica? A.An elder with little education. B.A worker without much sleep. C.A senior tired from a long trip. D.A young lady doing physical labor. 38.What can be inferred from explanations in Paragraph 3? A.The retrieval systen is reparable B Lethologica leads to mental disorder. C Lethologica shows no negative effects. D.The retrieval system is unreliable. 39.What can be the best title for this passage? A.When Words Fail:Understanding Lethologica B.Aging and Memory:How Brain Function Declines. C.Metacognition:The Key to Repairing Your Memory. D.The Dangers of Lethologica:A Guide to Mental Health. 第二节七选五（共5题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 Sustainable packaging has become a hit in recent years.From paper-based materials to biodegradable(可生物降解的)alternatives,the shift away from traditional plastics appears to be a step in the right direction.40 One of the most popular alternatives to plastics is paper-based packaging.The logic appears sound.41 However,the environmental cost of paper production is often overlooked().Compared to plastic,producing paper packaging requires significantly more energy and water.A study highlighted that paper bags require at least four times more energy to produce than plastic bags. 42 While many brands claim to use responsibly sourced or recycled paper,the global demand for paper packaging still places great pressure on forests.This pressure will cause too much tree cutting and habitat loss,harming wildlife.And the loss of trees will reduce the planet's ability to absorb carbon dioxide 第8页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 Moreover,paper-based packaging is usually heavier than plastic packaging. 43 For instance,trucks carrying paper packages use more fuel, increasing emissions.This extra weight also makes logistics ()more challenging. Therefore,the full life cycle of parer packaging shows its eco-benefits aren't as clear as they seem.44This means focusing on reducing waste first,making better waste management systems.and using sustainable materials in the best way. Only by doing all these things together can we cut down on environmental harm. A.This can make transportation less efficient. B.Therefore,many brands now use paper-based packaging. 3.However,beneath the surface lies a more complex reality. D.Its production requires four times the energy of plastic bags. E.The destruction of forests linked to the paper industry is another concern. F.To achieve sustainable packaging completely,we need a well-rounded approach. 3.Paper is biodegradable,recyclable,and can be obtained from renewable resources. 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节完形填空（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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Five years ago,a friend asked me to look after his cat while he went on holiday, and I realized the idea had potential on a bigger scale.So I moved to London and decided to 45 cat sitting. For me,cat sitting is about 46 two groups of people who need what the other can offer.I can stay in people's 47 without rent while they're on holiday.The owners get 48 cat sitting.It also means that there is someone to keep an eye on their homes while they are away.It seems a fairer(更公平的) 49 than just watering plants or walking dogs-I'm more of a cat person. I have always loved cats,and their gentle temper makes them ideal 50 for someone working from home.Cats have such different personalities,so it's not surprising that I 51 more with some than others. An owner once told me not to 52 her cat to sit on me,because it had happened only once.But just four days later,I sent her a photo of her cat on my lap! Cat sitting helps me with my 53 anxiety disorder,too.I want to be around people,but sometimes I can't.Sometimes,this anxiety even 54 me from leaving the house.But since becoming a cat sitter my mental health has 55.Having my own space gives me the power to plan my day.I can 56 when I need to and can go out and meet people when I want.The cats have 57 helped. Now I have stayed in 25 houses, 58 30 cats and saved more than 10,000 pounds that would have gone on 59.One day I want to save up for a flat so I can have a cat of my own. 第9页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 45.A.accomplish B.start C.study D.train 46.A.confirming B.confusing C.connecting D.comparing 47.A.offices B.hearts C.lives D.homes 48.A.free B.serious C.professional D.particular 49.A.charity B.exchange C.issue D.dream 50.A.employers B.assistants C.residents D.companions 51.A.call for B.build up C.get along D.break out 52.A.expect B.order C.signal D.guide 53.A.economic B.cultural C.social D.personal 54.A.rescues B.defends C.bans D.discourages 55.A.survived B.improved C.disappeared D.helped 56.A.protest B.process C.react D.relax 57.A.absolutely B.officially C.hardly D.nearly 58.A.cleared up B.given away C.attended to D.drawn on 59.A.holiday B.rent C.shopping D.transportation 第二节语法填空（共20题；每题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 （一) On Thursday,the National Cultural Heritage Administration in Beijing (reveal)that archaeologists had discovered two sunken ships in the depths of the South China Sea.It offered tangible evidence of commercial and (culture)exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The latest underwater archaeological (explore)carried out by the National Center for Archaeology have (significant)uncovered important artifacts.In addition to the shipwrecks,a variety of artifacts,including pottery,porcelain and ironware,have been unearthed,most of 64 were made in kiln (in Jingdezhen,Jiangxi province,known as China's "porcelain capital".The precise locations of the shipwrecks and the associated cultural relics (determine)through the use of oceanographic technology and underwater investigations involving manned submersibles,which conducted 41 dives throughout the year,as confirmed by Song Jianzhong,66 researcher at the National Center for Archaeology. The Ming Dynasty's No.1 shipwreck, (measure)37 meters long and 11 meters wide,has carried 543 artifacts,suggesting it sailed from Fujian or Guangdong to Southeast Asia trade centers like Malacca.The No.2 shipwreck dates 58 the rule of Emperor Hongzhi and measures about 21 meters long and 8 meters wide.A total of 36 artifacts have been found on it,porcelain and pottery (include). 第10页共12页 ▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 (二) Are touchscreens in cars dangerous? It might not have been the first to have a touchscreen but it was Tesla's Model S, with its minimalist cabin 70 (build)around a huge full-colour display,that set the trend.For years almost every new car sold comes71. (come)with a high-tech,futuristic screen,which controls everything from the air conditioning and satnav(卫星导航)to the music.Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping are sometimes screen-controlled. But are touchscreens safe?Drivers can learn the location of physical controls, and press buttons taking their eyes off the road(not least because a lot of the most useful ones are often on the steering wheel).A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, (make)that much harder.And because a screen must do dozens of jobs,tinding a particular setting often means4(tap) through several sub-menus.The result,say critics,is a dangerous distraction built into the car 75 (it). Research supported that.In 2022 Vi Bilagare,a Swedish motoring magazine, measured how long it took drivers to do things like changing the temperature when 76 driving at 110 kilometres per hour.It compared 11 cars with touchscreens to an older model with real buttons.In the old car,drivers were able to do all their tasks within ten seconds,during which time the car travelled around 300 metres.In the worst-performing modern car,the same tasks took 45 seconds,during which the car travelled 1.4km.Even in the best-performing models,testers still took several seconds277 (long)than in the old car. Safety organizations are beginning to notice.From January,new rules from Euro NCAP,an organization that provides safety ratings for carstbe (sell) in Europe,will mean no car can get a full five-star score79 certain crucial functions-for instance,the windscreen wipers -are controlled by real switches.Euro NCAP's safety guidelines have no legal force.But carmakers use its ratings as a selling-point. 第11页共12页 ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ 第四部分应用文写作（满分15分） 假设你是国际学校的学生李华，学校在论坛的“Campus Life”板块上公布了 “High School Students'Household Chores Willingness Survey'的调查结果，如下图 所示。请你据此发布一个帖子，内容包括： High School Studonls'Household Chores Willingness Survery 28 27 25 24 20 14 5 0 Voluntary Quite Willing Neutral Nol very willing Vory Reluctant Lovel of Willingness (1)简述调查结果； (2)分析原因； (3)发表你的看法。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：household chores(家务)，reluctant(不情愿的) Hi everyone!I just checked out the survey about high school students' willingness to do household chores. 第12页共12页 。夸克扫描王 ▣▣ 极速扫描，就是高效奇书