陕西西安市铁一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试卷

2025-2026-1高二年级月考2 英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 试卷说明： 英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。英语试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man forget to do? A. Update his bank app. B. Repay the money. C. Text the woman. 2. How much should the man pay? A. $4. B. $5. C. $9. 3. What does the man mean? A. He will move away soon. B. He has nowhere to put the tree. C. He accepts the woman’s offer gladly. 4. Why is the man calling Polly? A. To ask her to babysit. B. To invite her to the concert. C. To inform her of the concert time. 5. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a museum. B. In a post office. C. In a shop. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6. What does Gavin offer to do? A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Grandma and grandson. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。 8. What did the woman do last Friday? A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test drive. C. She took a driving lesson. 9. What do we know about Joseph? A. He is saving for a car. B. He wants to be a car dealer. C. He knows about sales skills. 10. How does the man feel about the woman’s payment choice? A. Surprised. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。 11. What’s wrong with the man? A. He has chest pain. B. He has a running nose. C. He has a heartache. 12. What does the woman arrange for the man? A. An online consultation. B. A medical test. C. An urgent operation. 13. What did the man plan to do tonight? A. Have a big meal. B. Buy a ticket. C. Make an appointment. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。 14. What does Jack give to the woman? A. His class schedule. B. His health report. C. His birth certificate. 15. What benefit does the Fitness Club provide? A. Free meals. B. Accommodation. C. Sportswear discounts. 16. Which position will Jack apply for? A. First-Aid Trainer. B. Fitness Leader. C. Junior Nutrition Assistant. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。 17. What is the situation on the Harbour Bridge? A. It is closed for repairs. B. It is severely damaged. C. It is blocked after an accident. 18. What are drivers going to the city advised to do? A. Take another route. B. Drive more slowly. C. Wait in line patiently. 19. What is the problem on the M4 highway? A. There was a car crash. B. A truck has broken down. C. Road work is in progress. 20. What can we learn about the train services? A. Trains are running late. B. All trains are canceled. C. Services are back to normal. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15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A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A Hainan province is the most popular tropical resort in China, with over 300 days of sunshine a year and a wide variety of water sports and activities. Qilou Old Street, Haikou Haikou’s Qilou Old Street is perhaps the most impressive arcade architecture in China. The oldest building, Sipai Building, dating back some 600 years to the Southern Song Dynasty, has won the title of “China’s Famous Historical and Cultural Street”. It features a stylish combination of European and Asian architecture, with Indian and Arabic influences. The delicate carvings and decorations on the handrails, door frames and window frames are in the Baroque style. Riyue Bay, Wanning Riyue Bay, or Sun and Moon Bay, is one of China’s top-class surfing destinations. The 5-kilometer bay features crystal-clear waters with an annual average temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius, offering year-round surfing conditions. From October to March, rolling two-meter waves crash with power and consistency, creating a six-month season ideal for both professional surfers and beginners. It hosts 23 surf clubs, attracting wave riders from home and abroad for competitions and leisure. Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, the most exciting Buddhist land, has three themed parks. Nanshan Buddhism Culture Park is a window onto China’s traditional Buddhism culture; Felicity and Longevity Culture Park reflects an atmosphere of peace, harmony and longevity; Nanshan Cultural Park highlights China’s diverse social customs. It integrates beautiful scenery with cultural ingredients covering Buddhist culture, folk customs, historic legends and landscape architecture. Boundary Island Boundary Island, like a horse’s saddle, is the climatic boundary between south and north, and the cultural boundary between different ethnic groups such as Li, Miao and Hui. It provides numerous activities for tourists, including diving, sea-fishing, motor-boating and seabed sightseeing. It also offers many maritime attractions such as the sole submarine for seabed sightseeing in China, the country’s only dolphin cave, where wild marine aquatic animals are domesticated, a globally rare coral aquarium that shows living coral and coral specimens. 21. Who would most likely visit Qilou Old Street, Haikou? A. A history lover eager to explore architecture. B. A surfer looking for the perfect wave. C. A family interested in water activities. D. A traveler seeking spiritual enlightenment. 22. Why is Riyue Bay ideal for surfing from October to March? A. The bay is just right in length. B. The water temperature is warm. C. There are many attractive surf clubs. D. The waves are powerful and consistent. 23. What makes Boundary Island unique? A. It offers the longest submarine ride in China. B. It is a meeting point of climates and cultures. C. It is shaped like a moon reflecting peace. D. It is home to the world’s biggest coral aquarium. B At 17 years old, most are still learning basic driving skills in America. Once the car is parked, the day is packed with school activities and hanging out with friends. But at 17, Maggie Taraska had a distinctive goal in mind: Fly alone across the United States. Both of Maggie’s parents were retired from the air force, so the urge to fly is in Maggie’s blood. She went to flight school, put in the hours with an instructor and started on her training hours. But on her first takeoff, something didn’t sound right. The plane had lost one of the landing gear wheels. “As soon as I took off, I just heard something was wrong instinctively,” said Maggie. Her instructor talked to her from the ground while she circled a few times to gather herself. “I was frightened, thinking about all the bad things that could have happened; I was thinking about how my parents were on the ground as I knew they were watching.” Stress and panic can cause any of us to make careless decisions. It takes mental practice to calm down. “Take a few breaths, focus on the moment and follow the plan. I panicked a bit, but followed my training.” Maggie was a little shaky as she talked to the tower, but she had a perfect belly landing that skidded on the infield grass. Her father couldn’t be prouder. “By the time I saw Maggie on her approach, it was a better approach than I could have flown,” he said. Cheers erupted in the tower, and Maggie took a deep breath and climbed out of the plane. Credit does go to the crew for talking to her. Yes, we all need someone to talk us through challenging times, but in the end, it was all Maggie at the controls. We could all be forgiven for calling it quits after an experience like that. After all, it was a bit distressing. So walking away would be understandable. But five days later, Maggie was going through her pre-flight safety inspections, checking the wings, especially checking the landing gear. “It feels amazing,” she said, “It gives an incredible sense of liberation.” At some point in our lives, we will all be in a situation for the first time. It’s scary. But if you face your fears, the whole world opens up to you. 24. Maggie’s urge to fly alone was mainly influenced by ________. A. her parents’ background in air force. B. her experience of school activities. C. her instructor’s encouragements. D. her basic driving skills. 25. When Maggie heard something wrong during takeoff, she ________. A. landed the plane immediately. B. thought of her parents’ expectation. C. circled a few times to calm herself down. D. continued flying as if nothing had happened. 26. Which words would best describe Maggie’s personality? A. Proud and intelligent. B. Positive and cautious. C. Patient and responsible. D. Fearless and determined. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. Failure is the mother of success. B. A good beginning is half done. C. Fortune favors the brave. D. Practice makes perfect. C In a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton have revealed how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness (正念) practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle — including healthier exercise, eating and sleeping habits. The research recruited 1,247 adults from 91 countries and used a free mobile app called Medito to deliver brief daily mindfulness sessions. Participants were randomly allocated to either a month-long mindfulness routine or a control group that listened to excerpts (节选) from “Alice in Wonderland”. The mindfulness sessions included relaxation exercises, intention-setting, body scans, breath-focused attention and self-reflection. Surveys conducted before and after the 30-day training period revealed substantial improvements in the mindfulness group: Reduced Depression by 19.2% more than control group; Improved Wellbeing by 6.9% more; Decreased Anxiety by 12.6% more; Attitudes to Health got more positive by 7.1% over control group; Behavioural Intentions to look after health increased by 6.5% beyond control group. These benefits were largely maintained after 30 days. In follow-up surveys one month later (Day 61), the mindfulness group showed long-term improvements in their wellbeing, notably a reduction in depression, more positive attitudes and even better sleep. This research is among the first to link mindfulness practice to broader lifestyle changes, underscoring its potential for promoting healthier living habits like exercising regularly. Masha Remskar, the lead researcher and an expert in behavior change, emphasized that even short daily mindfulness practice can be a powerful tool for mental health improvement. Dr. Max Western from the University of Bath stressed the potential global impact of a light-touch, affordable mindfulness treatment on healthy lifestyle behaviors, noting its benefits still lasted after the course ended, indicating that it can help build sustainable habits. The study was supported by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council and collaborated with the Medito Foundation, a non-profit promoting mindfulness globally through a free app alternative to subscription based services. Medito paved the way for the “30 Day Challenge”, but had no part in data collection, analysis or publication. 28. What can be inferred about daily mindfulness? A. It can cure depression and anxiety. B. It may lead to sustainable benefits. C. Its benefits are limited to stress reduction. D. It is especially effective for severe depression. 29. What does the underlined word “underscoring” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Stressing. B. Ignoring. C. Doubting. D. Transforming. 30. What does the Medito Foundation do in the study? A. Fund the research and collect data. B. Analyse the data and release results. C. Make profits and monitor the process. D. Facilitate the study and spread mindfulness. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Medito App: Promoting Mindfulness Practice. B. Brief Daily Mindfulness: Big Benefits for Wellbeing. C. Mindfulness vs. Control Group: A Comparative Study. D. Recent Research in Health Psychology: Mindfulness Edition. D Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the limits of a city, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and is considered a way to make cities and urban food systems more sustainable. Despite strong evidence of the social and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture, its carbon footprint remains understudied. Most previously published studies have focused on high-tech, energy-intensive forms of urban agriculture — such as vertical farms and rooftop greenhouses. The new study aimed to fill some of the knowledge gaps by comparing the carbon footprints of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to conventional crops. The researchers calculated the greenhouse gas emissions associated with on-farm materials and activities over the lifetime of the farm. The emissions, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents (当量；等同物) per serving of food, were then compared to foods raised by conventional methods. Farmers and gardeners at urban agriculture sites across the world were employed to use daily diary entries to take down inputs — the materials used to construct farms and cultivate crops — and harvests from their food-growing sites throughout the 2025 season. “By assessing actual inputs and outputs on urban agriculture sites, we were able to determine climate change impacts to each serving of produce,” says study co-lead author Benjamin Goldstein, assistant professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability. On average, food produced through urban agriculture released 0.42 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per serving, six times higher than the 0.07 kg CO2 per serving of conventionally grown produce. It’s also found that most of the climate impacts at urban farms are driven by the infrastructure (基础设施), such as the raised beds in which food is grown, or pathways between plots. “These farms typically only operate for a few years, so the greenhouse gases used to produce those materials are not used effectively. Conventional agriculture, instead, is very efficient and hard to compete with”, Goldstein says. For example, conventional farms often grow a single crop with the help of pesticides and fertilizers, resulting in larger harvests and a reduced carbon footprint when compared to urban farms, he says. 32. What is a benefit of urban agriculture? A. Sustainable food supply. B. High food output. C. Effective energy conservation. D. Low carbon footprint. 33. How is the research data collected? A. By accessing online database. B. By examining previous studies. C. By conducting personal interviews. D. By recording information every day. 34. What could be done to reduce carbon footprint according to Goldstein? A. Increase varieties of crops. B. Extend infrastructure lifetimes. C. Promote rooftop greenhouses. D. Use modern agriculture facilities. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. The benefits of traditional crops. B. The popularity of urban agriculture. C. The strategies to fight global warming. D. The carbon footprint of urban farm produce. 第二节（共5小题；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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In a corner of our campus lies a small reading room whose significance goes far beyond its size. During my high school years, it became the silent witness to my growth, and Ms. Li, the librarian, lit up my path. I still remember the first time I walked into the reading room during my freshman year. 36 Burdened by academic pressure and future uncertainties, I saw the place merely as a source of reference books. “I need the physics exercise collection,” I would murmur without even looking up. Ms. Li would always respond with a warm “Right away.” Her voice carried a unique warmth that somehow eased my tension. 37 Sitting in the reading room, I was on the edge of tears. Ms. Li approached, placing a cup of warm tea beside me. “Rough day? Let me find you something inspiring to read,” she said gently. She returned with a biography of a scientist who had overcome numerous failures. “Remember, difficult times don’t last, but tough people do.” That simple gesture and those words became my comfort. From then on, I observed this ordinary yet extraordinary woman: She arrived before sunrise, her simple uniform always neat, her smile genuine. 38 “I know students need encouragement during stressful times,” she once explained. Her dedication to serving others and doing ordinary work extraordinarily changed my perspective. In my overwhelming senior year, I returned to the reading room not just for books, but for strength. 39 “You can do it, Lin!” or “Believe in yourself!” These small gestures often gave me the courage to face another day. What Ms. Li taught me surpasses textbook knowledge. She showed me how ordinary positions can create extraordinary value through love and dedication. 40 Most importantly, she helped me understand growth isn’t just about academic success, but about facing life with warmth and resilience. A. Even during busy exam seasons, her patience never faded. B. I was then a boy filled with confusion and anxiety about life. C. It was more than a place for reading; it was a shelter for my soul. D. Ms. Li would leave inspiring notes in the books she recommended. E. My transformation began one afternoon after failing an important exam. F. Her daily patience in organizing books taught me the value of order and discipline. G. Her genuine smile taught me that the simplest gestures can make the biggest difference. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共25小题，每小题1分，满分25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。 A Lexie Alford, 21, said she recently became the youngest person to visit every country. Though her 41 is yet to be confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, Alford said she had been to 196 countries. While her adventures may have looked 42 and exciting on her social media account, Alford faced various difficulties such as visa rejections, financial 43 , and health issues like malaria and food poisoning. For most people, the 44 to seeing the world is lack of money, but Alford managed to fund her travels 45 on her own. She started doing multiple jobs and saving everything she had earned since she was 12 years old. 46 , her mother owns a travel agency and it has helped her find the best 47 and book ahead of time, 48 significant savings on flights and hotels. As a solo female traveler, Alford 49 safety when deciding how long to stay in a country, in addition to budget and personal interest. She spent over a month in countries like Egypt and Switzerland, where there was so much she could do and there were ways to make those trips financially 50 . Then there are some countries like Mali, South Sudan, and Somalia which she would have loved to spend more than a few days 51 , but unfortunately she didn’t have the budget to take the proper security precautions necessary to travel throughout those countries 52 . Despite experiencing intense loneliness at times, Alford thinks that solo travel is a 53 experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives. After her travels, Alford now believes that every problem has a solution if you work hard enough. There are also a lot of 54 you have to make if you want to travel the world, but if it’s something you’re truly 55 about, it only takes courage to pursue it. 41. A. hardship B. achievement C. failure D. adventure 42. A. promising B. unwise C. attractive D. demanding 43. A. struggles B. crises C. statement D. losses 44. A. approach B. barrier C. resolution D. entry 45. A. roughly B. simply C. entirely D. largely 46. A. Additionally B. Admittedly C. Undoubtedly D. Apparently 47. A. guides B. foods C. deals D. seasons 48. A. resulting from B. contributing to C. cutting down D. turning to 49. A. prioritized B. promoted C. improved D. ignored 50. A. tight B. reasonable C. independent D. secure 51. A. exploring B. choosing C. recommending D. approaching 52. A. freely B. randomly C. aimlessly D. safely 53. A. dangerous B. rewarding C. challenging D. worthless 54. A. contributions B. advances C. sacrifices D. connections 55. A. embarrassed B. concerned C. guilty D. passionate B My wife and I usually don’t keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. But after my diagnosis with a brain cancer, I loved the idea of having something green and 56 around us. Last year, my friend Mitch gave me a lucky bamboo plant. Tending to the plant gave me a sense of 57 at a time when I sometimes felt useless because my ability to move was limited. As a physician, I was used to being the one who 58 care. Watering the plant 59 me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver. However, after several weeks growing in perfect condition, the plant 60 began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept 61 and dropping to the floor. “I can’t even care for a simple plant!” I yelled. “If my lucky bamboo dies, I might die too!” Identifying with the green and growing plant had offered me comfort. But when the tree was struggling, I felt increasingly uneasy and 62 . It was several months later when I recovered from surgery that I realized I had wrongly linked my careful nurturing of the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with my own 63 — something over which I had no control. As my 64 lessened, I began to study online course to figure out how to care for the tree. I transplanted it to a larger pot, and when it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive (旺盛) again. Now whenever I look at the tree in its new pot, I make a point to relax and think of the things I can 65 . 56. A. alive B. ancient C. delicate D. mature 57. A. warmth B. relief C. achievement D. security 58. A. valued B. needed C. provided D. lacked 59. A. added B. connected C. adapted D. compared 60. A. casually B. interestingly C. genuinely D. mysteriously 61. A. spreading B. browning C. waving D. dancing 62. A. fearful B. innocent C. faithful D. dishonest 63. A. dream B. success C. capability D. survival 64. A. discontent B. anxiety C. doubt D. sympathy 65. A. give B. share C. decide D. preserve 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10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。 For Chen Jing, 66 inheritor (继承人) of Wuqinxi, a traditional Chinese physical exercise inspired by the movements of five animals, a childhood 67 (fascinate) with martial arts novels has blossomed into a lifelong passion. 68 (recognize) as a successor of this 1,800-year-old practice, the 52-year-old from the city of Bozhou — the birthplace of Wuqinxi in east China’s Anhui Province — has dedicated over four decades of her life to reviving and sharing it with the world. Wuqinxi, 69 (literal) meaning Five-Animal Exercises, was invented by Hua Tuo, one of the 70 (great) doctors in Chinese history, based on his observations of tigers, deer, bears, apes and birds. In 2011, it 71 (list) as China’s national intangible cultural heritage. “I love this exercise because it strengthens the body while soothing the mind and relieving stress,” said Chen, 72 has made many efforts to introduce Wuqinxi into schools, communities and tourist destinations. Since 2005, she has traveled to over 30 countries, including the United States, Germany and France, 73 (impress) foreign audiences with the unique practice. Beyond in-person instruction, Chen has also released scores of instructional videos on international platforms, allowing people around the world to learn Wuqinxi 74 their convenience. “Many foreigners have praised Wuqinxi’s 75 (remark) benefits,” Chen said, adding that her wish is to share this cultural treasure with the world. 第三节 基础知识（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）每空只能填一个词。 76. We should always be grateful for the kind people and positive energy ________ (围绕) us, as what they bring is far more than temporary help but lifelong strength. 77. It is your blind ____________ (介入) that results in our failure in the experiment. 78. What makes a person truly ____________ (爱国的) lies in their willingness to contribute to the country’s development and safeguard its dignity. 79. Many non-official organizations have launched an ____________ (倡议) to urge island nations to recognize the profound suffering of war, aiming to arouse their awareness of peace. 80. As a student volunteer, I want to ____________ (强调；亮点) that protecting cultural relics is not only our duty but also a way to pass down traditional culture. 81. We believe the time and hard work ____________ (involve) in completing such an assignment are worthwhile. 82. To solve environmental problems ____________ (fundament), we must prioritize sustainable development over short-term economic gains. 83. What surprised us most was that the evidence given in court was ____________ (consistent) with what he had previously told us. 84. It is ____________ (contradict) that some teenagers advocate environmental protection while frequently using disposable plastic products. 85. There is a direct proof between ____________ (expose) to sun and skin cancer. 第四部分 写作（满分25分） I’d always been told to take care of my older brother. Brian, who was born weak and small. I’d often tie his shoes or prepare another glass of water for him. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was to be a kind of guardian angel (守护天使) for Brian. However, that was not the case. One day our school sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was dying to own. So I decided the first place bonus definitely had to land in my pocket. When I had to carve the perfect pumpkin I’d picked out, it dawned on me that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely screw it up (搞砸). I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split (分摊) the first prize, I’d still have enough cash for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever. Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the principal handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold. If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the cash from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes. The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I played my usual role in helping him pack when I came across an old album filled with photos of our school life. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye. _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “You actually knew and didn’t say anything?” I was shocked. ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $