天津市南开区第九中学2025-2026学年高一年级第二学期第二次月考英语试题

高一年级第二学期第二次月考试题 一.单项选择(1×15) 1.Tom hasn't been seen for two days and there is about his safety. A.combination B.contribution C.concern D.consumption 2.Many students for these courses to widen skills for use in their current jobs. A.restore B.release C.register D.remove 3.Proof has shown that natural selection has played a_ role in the evolution of some species. A.capable B.brilliant C.significant D.virtual 4.Up to now,more than one high-rise building around our city,making it bigger. A.have been built B.are being built C.has been built D.is being built 5. over a week ago.the books are expected to arrive any time now. A.Ordering B.To order C.Having been ordered D.Being ordered 6.Currently,about 35,000 works in over 400 rooms in the Louvre,and it would take a lifetime to see everything. A.were displaying B.are being displayed C.were being displayed D.are displaying 7.This documentary about Kobe Bryant by students at the moment is extremely popular in China. A.is being watched B.being watched C.watched D.to be watched 8.It may be fairly cheap to buy,but you've got to the money you'll spend on repairs. A.take charge of B.take into account C.take advantage of D.take the place of 9.Success in life doesn't happen.It's the result of devoting your time and energy to what you've set out to do. A.by force B.by accident C.by design D.by choice 10.The reason Ben gave me was_he was poor at speech and that is he failed to make himself understood. A.why;that;why B.that;that;why C.that;why;why D.why;that ;that 11.As natural resources become rare,choices have to be made and priorities to be set. A.Increasingly B.originally C.physically D.mentally 12.Mr.He said that he me to watch a movie next weekend. A.would invite B.will invite C.would be invited. D.will be invited 13.Alice is the only one.of the students whoa winner of scholarship for three years. A.has been B.have been C.is D.are 14.The number of people who access to high-speed Interet in rural areas at the moment. A.have;is increasing B.has;are increasing C.have;have increased D.has;is increasing 15.-----Are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks? Different people hold different opinions A.It's totally up to you.B.None of your business C.I couldn't agreee more D.It doesn't matter 二.完形填空（1.5X20) At first,his plan was to earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa.He cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbours.He soon reached his first target of $70.1,when he gave the money to a charity,only 2 that it 3 cost $2,000 to build a well.Seventy dollars was only enough for a hand pump.Ryan understood that a hand pump wouldn't help the children.What they4 was a well dug near their homes. Two thousand dollars was a lot of money,but he didn't5.He was6 to help other children have clean water.He asked for help from his classmates and neighbours,them into donating money.At the same time,a friend of Ryan's mother helped make his story8.After several months,Ryan had raised the 2,000,9 a well was built near a primary school in Uganda.The children no longer needed to walk for hours to get water.They were10 to him and welcome him to visit. Later,Ryan's work 11 a foundation that has built hundreds of wells in 12 countries. His story shows that one person's13 can make a real difference to the lives of many people. Even small 14 of kindness can grow into something huge and life-changing.His example 15 young people around the world to take actions and help those 16. Nowadays,Ryan's Well Foundation continues to17 clean water to communities in need. It also teaches people about the 18 of safe water and proper hygiene().Ryan's work started with a 19 idea:helping one child at a time.Over the years,he has encouraged millions of people to join him.His work has changed the lives of thousands of children,giving them access to clean water and a 20 future. 1.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Thus 2.A.to tell B.telling C.to be told D.being told 3.A.hardly B.actually C.finally D.suddenly 4.A.bought B.sponsored C.needed D.received 5.A.set up B.give up C.pick up D.turn up 6.A.determined B.grateful C.frequent D.elegant 7.A.reminding B.forcing C.urging D.persuading 8.A.go public B.go bankrupt C.go around D.go beyond 9.A.in which B.on which C.for which D.with which 10.A.grateful B.annoyed C.embarrassed D.sensitive 11.A.look into B.turn into C.burst into D.come into 12.A.European B.Asian C.African D.Western 13.A.effect B.effort C.affect D.energy 14.A.things B.ways C.acts D.moments 15.A.donates B.inspires C.assists D.distinguishes 16.A.in need B.in danger C.in trouble D.in fear 17.A.take B.fetch C.carry D.bring 18.A.significance B.awareness C.worries D.influence 19.A.sensitive B.strange C.dramatic D.simple 20.A.brighter B.happier C.easier D.be甘g 三.阅读理解(2.5X20) A What movies do you expect to watch in 2025 We looked at movie lists from 1905 Movie website and Rolling Stone to find out the six highly anticipated movies of 2025. Mission:Impossible-The Final Reckoning Scheduled to hit cinemas on May 23,the eighth Missioni Impossible movie continues to star US actor Tom Cruise as agent Ethan Matthew Hunt.However,this will be Cruise's"last dance"as the popular movie series will come to an end following Hunt's last mission Wicked:For Good In December 2024,the movie Wicked took us on an adventure into the magical Land of Oz.However,it only tells the first half of the story.Do you want to know what happens to its.lead characters Elphaba and Glinda?Make sure to check it out in cinemas in November to find out! Avatar:Fire and Ash Canadian director James Cameron's third Avatar movie will certainly be a big hit this winter.Set to open on Dec 19,it will take us to the regions (of Pandora to meet the Ash People. Nobody:Lang Lang Ago In2023.animated series Yao-Chinese Folktales(《中国奇谭》)became popular with Chinese audiences.The first episode,Nobody,explores the struggles of young people through the eyes of a pig monster.In the summer of 2025,the animation movie Nobody:LangLang Ago will bring back the story of the pig monster in cinemas. Resurrection With talented actors Yi Yangqianxi and Shu Qi,the movie Resurrection puts together science fiction,surrealism(超现实主义)and detective story elements. A Writer's Odyssey 2 A Writer's Odyssey,based on Chinese author Shuang Xuetao's novel,enjoyed box-office success when it came out in 2021.This year,the follow-up is expected to tell the fantasy story of its lead character in two parallel(平行的)worlds. (1)What is the main purpose of this passage? A.To compare different movie websites. B.To list the most popular actors in 2025. C.To introduce six highly anticipated movies of 2025.D.To explain how movies are made. (2)According to the passage,when is the movie Wicked:For Good scheduled to be released in cinemas? A.In November 2025 B.In May 2025 C.In December 2024 D.In summer 2025. (3)Avatar:Fire and Ash will take audiences to A.the magical Land of Oz B.parallel world C.the regions of Pandora D.a detective's office (4)What type of movie is Nobody:Lang Lang Ago? A.Science fiction B.Detective story C.Musical D.Animation (5)Based on the passage,what can be inferred about A Writer's Odyssey 2? A.It is a standalone movie with no connection to prevlous works. B.It is a sequel to the 2021 film A Writer's Odyssey. C.It focuses on real-life detective stories without fantasy elements. D.It will be the first movie directed by James Cameron. ◇ On November 18,1995,Itzhak Perlman,the world famous violinist,came on stage to give a concert at Lincoln Centre in New York City.If you have ever been to a Perlman concert you know that getting on stage is not easy for him.He got polio（小儿庥痹症)as a child,,and has to walk with the aid of two crutches(拐杖)now. That night Perlman walked slowly to his chair.Then he sat down and began to play.But, suddenly,one of the strings on his violin broke.You could hear it break---it broke with a loud noise. People thought to themselves,"He would have to get up to either find another violin or find another string for this one."But he didn't.Instead,he waited a moment and closed his eyes and then signaled the conductor to begin again.The orchestra(管弦乐队)began,and he played from where he had stopped.He played with such passion and such power. Of course,everyone knows that it is impossible to play a symphonic work with just three strings.But that night Itzhak Perlman refused to know that.You could see him changing and recomposing(重新作曲)the piece in his head, When he finished,there was a silence in the room.Then people rose and cheered.We were all on our feet,doing everything we could to show how much we appreciated what he had done. He smiled and then he said in a quiet tone,"You know,sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can make with what you have left." His words have stayed in my mind ever since I heard them.That is also the way of life Perhaps our task in this quickly changing world in which we live is to make music,at first with all that we have,and then,when that.is no longer possible,to make music with what we have left. 6.Holding a concert is challenging for Perlman because A.He is just a world famous violinist B.He has never performed on stage before C.He is physically disabled as a result of a disease D.He has difficulty in moving his body 7.When Perlman had just begun playing, A.There was something wrong with the violin B.He fell ill suddenly C.An accident happened and caused a disturbance D.a very loud noise arose from the audience 8.If one of the strings suddenly broke,what would an ordinary player do A.He would cancel the concert B.He would play another violin C.Another performer would play instead D.The concert would be put off 9.The audience rose and cheered A.To show they are satisfied with Perlman's performance B.To thank the orchestra for their passionate performance C.To ask Perlman for another performance D.To express their appreciation of Perlman's creative mind 10.The lesson we draw from the story is that A.We should make the best of what we have B.What we have is more important than what is lost C.We should not care about what is lost D.The way of life is to always live with music C Across the world,language and history are connected.As society and tradition change,new words or phrases are created to show the present cultural understanding.Some old phrases and words simply turn into the accepted usage with their backgrounds forgotten. One such phrase"grandfathered in"has become a common one now.Although it often makes people think of the image of a gray-haired,older gentleman,who gets out of trouble because of his age,it actually means that one person or a business has the right to refuse the new rules A deeper look into the first use of the phrase shows an interesting story in history.It happened in a town in the 1980s.A new law was passed there not to allow illiterates()to participate in the making of rules as they couldn't read or write and might not help in the process. The limit was potent because except for the old and children,there were close to 30 percent of young adults in the town who had little or no education.Being strong and energetic,they mnade up an important part of the town's development. Considering that some officers in the town didn't readily accept the rule.Instead,they carefully gave their advice to the head of the town.At the same time,they encouraged these young adults to pass the literacy(读写能力)tests.Thus a“grandfather clause(条款)”was added to allow illiterates to participate as long as they or their grandfathers had once been participants.The clause no doubt helped remove the unfairness and benefited all. The phrase"grandfathered in"is of course still widely used today without being limited to a certain field.But even as culture and tradition change,whether we're aware of it or not,language has the power ta hold our history 11.According to Paragraph 1,what has happened to some old phrase with time going A.They have got lost in history. B.Few people can use them correctly. C.They are rarely used in popuiar culture. D.Few people know much about their history. 12.The phrase"grandfathered in"is used nowadays when A.An old man dislikes new rules B.A person is free from new rules C.A business has a long history and culture D.A businessman fails to follow the market rules 13.What does the underlined word "potent"in Paragraph 3 probably mean A.Unless B.Powerful C.Easy D.Reasonable 14.What does the author think of the"grandfather clause"in the history? A.Funny B.Incorrect C.Positive D.Disappointing 15.What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph A.Language and history are always connected B.The birth of some phrases can be interesting C.History plays an important role in communication D.Some phrases are created to show the present culture D Last year,hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds,discomfort and danger.Many would become sick,due to the extreme cold and low air pressure,and a few would even lose their lives.Yet,despite all this,by the end of the trip many were already planning to return.For these people,climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other,making some feel weak and others,powerful. British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma,"What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy...We do not live to eat and make money.We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life.That is what life means and what life is for."Sadly,Mallory would die on the mountain in 1924,although his body would not be found until many years later.It is still not known if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma before it took his life. In 2011,words similar to those of Mallory were spoken by American mountain climber Alan Arnette,who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world."It brings into focus what's important to you."He added,"There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going.You really'have to focus on the one reason that's most important and unique to you.It forces you to look deep inside yourself and figure out if you really have the physical,as well as mental,toughness to push when you want to stop." With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure,is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking?Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature,with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars,as well as those who climb Qomolangma.He refers to the personalities of these people as "Type T",with the"T"standing for "thrill". Speaking to the LA Times about the "Type T"personalities,Farley said,"They'll say,I'm not taking risks,I'm an expert...'They don't want to die and they don't expect to die." Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result. With this in mind,are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks?It's totally up to you. 16.Why did many climbers intend to climb Qomolangma again despite hugh risks A.They could make a large profit from the climbing. B.The'climb brought them special spiritual experience. C.The living condition on the mountain was improved. D.They wanted to prove their climbing skills to others. 17.What can we learn about George Mallory from Paragraph 2? A.He successfully reached the summit of Qomolangma in 1924. B.He thought earning money was the final goal of life. C.He considered adventure a way to enjoy the true meaning of life. D.His body was found immediately after he went missing 18.According to Alan Arnette,what is the main benefit of climbing Qomolangma? A.It helps people realize what is important to themselves. B.It enables people to make more friends around the world. C.It teaches people how to keep away from life difficulties D.It builds up people's ability to forget past failures. 19.What does a person with "Type T"personalities most probably tend to do A.Stay away from any possible danger B.Avoid challenges and live a stable life. C.Seek exciting and limit-breaking adventures. D.Follow traditional and safe daily routines. 20.What is the author's main purpose in writing the text A.To warn people against the danger of climbing Qomolangma. B.To.explain the attraction of Qomolangma climbing and people's different attitudes. C.To introduce the history of Qomolangma climbing D.To argue that mountain climbing is completely meaningless. 四.阅读表达（2X5) What a maginificent horse Even after more than a thousand years have passed,we can still feel the power within its burning eyes,bared teeth and kicking hooves.Night-Shining White,now kept in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art,is regarded as one of the most significant horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.Its artist,HanGan,is known for his skill in capturing not only the physical features of the animal,but also-its inner spirit and strength. Born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty,the young Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine shop.His artistic talennt was discovered accidentally when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei's house to collect payment for some wine.While waiting at the gate,Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.Wang Wei decided to sponsor the young man to study painting and recommend him to a master.Due to Han Gan's natural talent and years of hard work,he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace. The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.This meant that the animal was a frequent subject for artists.At that time,the most common way to study horse painting was by copying the works of previous painters.Han Gan's method,however,was different--he observed the animal itself.He was a frequent visitor to the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time.The horses,whether resting or on the move,offered him plenty of inspiration.The more time he spent observing these animals,the more his understanding of them grew.Day after day,Han Gan painted the horses,his brush presenting every detail that he saw with his own eyes. It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horses painting as his teacher,the artist replied,"I have my own teachers,Your Majesty.All the horses in your stables are my very teachers..” Those who saw Han Gan's horse paintings all sang high prasies for his unique skill,saying that his horses"could gallop off the paper".Even Su Shi,the famous poet of the Song Dynasty, expressed his admiration for Han Gan as a master of horse painting with the words,"The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses." 1.According to Paragraph 1,why is Night-Shining White still.amazing to viewers even after over 1000 years?(No more than 15 words) 2.What was Han Gan's early job to support his poor family?(No more than 10 words) 3.Find one word from the text to replace the underlined word in meaning.(No more than 3 words) 4.What made Han Gan's way of leamning horse painting different from other painters of his time ?(No more than 15.words) 5.What quality of Han Gan can we leamn from his story?Please give your opinion.(No more than 25 words) 五.书面表达（25) 假设你是晨光中学的李津。.你的美国朋友Chis就读于天津某国际学校，对中国传统文化非 常感兴趣。他给你发来一封邮件，希望你能够给他介绍一些关于中国京剧的知识。请你根据 以下提示，用英语给Chris写一封回信。内容包括： ①简单介绍京剧艺术（有近二百年历史；中国影响最大的戏种：以历史故事为主要演出内容 等) ②邀请Cris下周与你一起观看京剧，感受中国传统文化的魅力； ③请求对方回复 注意：1.词数不少于100：2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。 Dear Chris, Yours, LiJin