精品解析：山西河曲县中学2026-2027学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

河曲中学2026-2027学年第一学期第一次月考 高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 考试分值：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节,共30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面 5 段录音,选出最佳选项。 1. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Have a rest. B. Read a book. C. Review for a test. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a museum. C. In a classroom. 3. What will the woman do? A. Wash the car. B. Do the packing. C. Prepare food. 4. Who is Mr. Jones probably? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A driver. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their town. B. The weather. C. A match. 第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段录音,选出最佳选项。 听第 6 段录音,回答第 6、7 题。 6. Why does the man meet the woman? A. To work on a project. B. To fix the bathroom. C. To make a delivery. 7. What will the speakers do next? A. Buy a bag. B. Have a meal. C. Go to a coffee shop. 听第 7 段录音,回答第 8、9 题。 8. What did the man do just before the conversation? A. He wrote a story. B. He met his teacher. C. He went to the hospital. 9. How did the man feel after hearing the news? A. Surprised. B. Nervous. C. Annoyed. 听第 8 段录音,回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the man worried about in the beginning? A. Getting lost. B. Being late for the race. C. Falling off the horse. 11. What does the woman suggest doing later? A. Going hiking. B. Taking a walk. C. Watching a game. 12. Which horse will the man choose? A. The white one. B. The black one. C. The brown one. 听第 9 段录音,回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How old is Jeff now? A. 55. B. 57. C. 60. 14. What made Jeff decide to learn Chinese? A.A TV program. B. A writing competition. C. A travel experience. 15. What does Jeff say was tiring? A. Finishing the homework. B. Taking the class every day. C. Traveling to the cultural center. 16. How did Jeff learn about the study tour to China? A. From a magazine. B. From a friend. C. From a teacher. 听第 10 段录音,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What will the raised money be used for? A. Building new roads. B. Supporting a club. C. Buying school supplies. 18. How much money is each walker expected to raise at least? A. $5. B. $8. C. $10. 19. What is the final destination of the walk? A. The City Hall. B. The Riverside Park. C. Central Square. 20. What will people get for free if they sign up before November 1st? A. A T-shirt. B. A water bottle. C. A pair of shoes. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分60分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题3分,满分45分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Field Trips to the Wisconsin Zoo THE BRIEF INTRODUCTION We provide an educational rate for all school groups of $10 per student and $12 per adult for admission to the zoo. ·Field trips are available from Monday to Friday. ·We no longer accept purchase orders on the day of entry. ·Groups must enter together. ·You’re welcome to enjoy the food provided by or brought into the zoo, but do not share it with any of the animals. ADD-ON GUIDE TOURS Groups visiting the zoo can add on a guided tour to enhance their experience. Guided tours are led by a zoo instructor. Guided tours last 45 minutes and cost an additional $2 per person. Choose from one of the topics below: ·Crazy Classification Through this tour, participants discover the five major features that scientists use to classify animals. The instructor challenges participants to interaction and inquiry to improve their observation and critical thinking skills. ·Dynamic Deserts During this tour, participants explore desert animals’ creative techniques for survival in the desert where resources are insufficient and competition is fierce. Besides, they learn about the impact humans play on this rich and diverse ecosystem. ·More Than a Zookeeper Throughout this tour, a zoo instructor will lead the group in discussions and an activity, exploring some of the jobs necessary to run a successful zoo and conservation program. ·Enriching Experiences This tour provides participants with the opportunity to learn about different types of behavioral enrichment to keep animals from getting bored or being stressed, making life more stimulating for the zoo’s animals. 1. What is a requirement for students taking field trips to the Wisconsin Zoo? A. Reserving tickets at least one day in advance. B. Asking their parents to come along with them. C. Entering the zoo is available at any time. D. Arriving at the zoo in groups as early as possible. 2. What is the cost to enjoy a guided tour for a school group of 12 students and 3 adults? A. $156. B. $162. C. $186. D. $192. 3. Which of the following tours focuses on animals’ surviving skills? A. Crazy Classification. B. Dynamic Deserts. C. More Than a Zookeeper. D. Enriching Experiences. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍威斯康星动物园实地考察的费用、参观要求，以及可额外选择的导游带领游览项目及各项目内容。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据“THE BRIEF INTRODUCTION”部分中的“We no longer accept purchase orders on the day of entry. (我们不再接受入园当天的采购订单)”可知，当天无法下单购票。由此推知，学生参加动物园实地考察需至少提前一天预订门票。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We provide an educational rate for all school groups of $10 per student and $12 per adult for admission to the zoo.(我们为所有学校团体提供教育优惠票价：学生入园每人10美元，成人入园每人12美元)”及“Guided tours last 45 minutes and cost an additional $2 per person.(导游带领的游览时长为45分钟，每人需额外支付2美元)”可知，一个由12名学生和3名成人组成的学校旅行团的花费为10*12+3*12+15*2=186。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“ADD-ON GUIDE TOURS”部分中的“Dynamic Deserts”介绍“During this tour, participants explore desert animals’ creative techniques for survival in the desert where resources are insufficient and competition is fierce. (在这次游览中，参与者将探索沙漠动物在资源匮乏、竞争激烈的沙漠中独特的生存技巧)”可知，Dynamic Deserts项目聚焦动物的生存技能。故选B项。 B I’m Savannah and I remember beginning to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving, I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back to was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of being positive but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost — having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.” My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with immigration (移民) officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences, I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 4. What did Savannah miss most about home when leaving for America? A. Her dear friends and relatives. B. The radio programme for pupils. C. The country she was leaving. D. The places she was familiar with. 5. What was Savannah’s attitude to her life changes in New York? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Pessimistic. D. Desperate. 6. Why was Savannah increasingly responsible in her family? A. For her family moved more frequently. B. For her mother ended up in divorce. C. For her English was better than others. D. For she disagreed with her stepfather. 7. What does Savannah think about her future life? A. Her future will be loaded with more troubles. B. It will be difficult to learn to become mature. C. There will be more good days than expected. D. Good things will happen if she keeps trying. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了自己刚刚搬到美国的经历，作者以自己的经历告诉我们，所有的麻烦最终都会消失，我们只要不放弃，最终好事一定会发生。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.(那时我们在公共汽车上。我哭了，公共汽车上的一些人转过身来看着我。我记得，一想到再也听不到我每天早上收听的学校儿童广播节目，我就无法忍受。)”可知，当作者得知要去美国的时候，想念的是每天早上收听的学校儿童广播节目。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The four years that followed taught me the importance of being positive but the idea did not come to me at once.(接下来的四年教会了我积极的重要性，但这个想法并没有立即出现在我脑海中。)”以及最后一段“From my experiences, I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.(从我的经历中，我学到了一个重要的规则：几乎所有常见的麻烦最终都会消失！只要你不放弃，最后一定会有好事发生，再等一会儿！我相信我的生活会好起来的，尽管它不会那么容易。)”可知，Savannah对于自己在纽约生活的变化抱有支持的态度。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home.(我在家庭中的责任增加了很多，因为我比家里的其他人都懂英语。)”可知，作者在家庭中的责任增加了很多是因为作者比家里的其他人都懂英语。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“From my experiences, I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.(从我的经历中，我学到了一个重要的规则：几乎所有常见的麻烦最终都会消失！只要你不放弃，最后一定会有好事发生，再等一会儿！我相信我的生活会好起来的，尽管它不会那么容易。)”可知，Savannah认为只要自己不放弃，麻烦最终会消失，而好事也必然会发生。故选D。 C Humour is the most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, and getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it is the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss sensitive subjects because a serious dialogue may start a riot. For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum. Humour is often the best way to keep a small misunderstanding from escalating (升级) into a big deal. Recently a neighbor of mine had a quarrel with his wife as she drove him to the airport. Airborne, he felt miserable, and he knew she did, too. Two hours after she returned home, she received a long-distance phone call. “Person-to-person for Mrs.I.A.Pologize.” intoned the operator. “That’s spelled ‘P’ as in...” In a twinkling (眨眼间), the whole day changed from bad to lovely at both ends of the wire. An English hostess with a quick wit was giving a formal dinner for eight distinguished guests whom she hoped to enlist (赞助) in a major charity drive. Austerity was a fashion in England at the time, and she had asked her children to serve the meal. She knew that anything could happen...and it did, just as her son,with the studied concentration of a tight rope walker, brought in a large roast turkey; he successfully elbowed the swinging dining-room door,but the backswing (回摆) threw the turkey onto the dining-room floor. The boy stood rooted; the guests staring at their plates. Moving only her head, the hostess looked at her son,“No harm, Daniel,” she said, “just pick him up and take him back to the kitchen...” She enunciated (发音) clearly so he would think about what she was saying, “and bring in the other one.” A wink and a one-liner instantly changed the dinner from a red-faced embarrassment to a laughter. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Humour is the key to success in our work and lives. B. Humour enables us to deal with difficult situations effectively. C. Humour is the best way to criticize someone without losing his face. D. Humour makes fun of any difficult situation. 9. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage? A. Comedians on TV are believed to have done a lot in making people more tolerant (容忍) of racial and religious differences. B. To make up differences, humour is the most acceptable and effective means. C. People often turn to humorous ways when meeting with difficult situations because of its effectiveness. D. Only by adopting the means of humour can one succeed in some jobs. 10. What caused the roast turkey to drop onto the floor? A. The backward movement of the door. B. The son’s rude behavior. C. Someone happened to be at the door. D. The bird raised by the family. 11. What do you think would probably be the result if the hostess got angry and scolded the son? A. It would make the embarrassing situation worse. B. The son would refuse to serve the guests any more. C. The son would talk back and make the mother more angry. D. The guests would leave before the dinner was over. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，文章用两个例子阐述了幽默能使我们有效地应对尴尬的局面。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Humour is the most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.(幽默是处理我们生活中困难情况的最有效的手段，但常常被忽视。)”可知，本文主要讲的是幽默使我们能有效地处理困难的情况，故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum.(例如，许多人认为，今天电视上的喜剧演员在种族和宗教宽容方面比其他任何论坛上的人做得更多。)”可知，A选项在文中被提到了；根据第一段的“Humour is the most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.(幽默是处理我们生活中困难情况的最有效的手段，但常常被忽视。)”可知，B选项被提到了；根据第一段的“For some jobs, it is the only tool that can succeed.(对于某些工作来说，它是唯一能成功的工具。)”可知，D选项被提到了，因此C选项没有被提到，故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的“he successfully elbowed the swinging dining-room door,but the backswing (回摆) threw the turkey onto the dining-room floor.(他成功地用肘推开了餐厅的门，但是门回摆把火鸡推到了地板上。)”可知，门向后移动让烤火鸡掉在地上。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“A wink and a one-liner instantly changed the dinner from a red-faced embarrassment to a laughter.(一个眼色和一句俏皮话立刻把晚餐从尴尬的红脸变成了笑声。)”可知，火鸡掉在地上本是很尴尬的事情，如果再责骂孩子的话，可能使情况更糟糕，故选A。 D A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may speed up brain aging and increase the risk of dementia (痴呆) or cognitive ability (认知能力) decline The findings highlight the importance of maintaining good health to prevent infections, especially among the elderly and those at risk for dementia. The study examined aging male mice and found that occasional experiences of moderate inflammation (发炎) , such as inflammation caused by the flu or a seasonal head cold, led to neurons functioning more poorly and communication not working properly. “We were interested in asking whether differences in infection experience could help explain, at least in part, the differences in frequency of dementia we saw in the population,” said lead author Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi, PhD. “The mice we were studying were healthy adults approaching middle age, and yet, when exposed to occasional inflammation, they remembered less and their neurons functioned more poorly.” This study is the first to use mice to study repeated, occasional infections and examine the long-term consequences on brain function and health. Humans often experience infections and inflammation at much higher rates than laboratory mice. But since that neurons function more poorly were observed in mice after five occasional inflammatory treatments, the decline in cognitive ability in humans may be more severe. “Our mice only experienced occasional sickness-like inflammation a few times, so the fact that we observed problems was surprising,” Engler-Chiurazzi said. “The effects were subtle, but that’s why I found these results meaningful: in humans, cognitive problems from a similar number of inflammatory experiences might not be easy to notice in their daily lives but could have had effects that built up over time and negatively influenced the aging brain.” The findings may have important influences on standard of care regarding how infections are dealt with among the elderly and those at risk for dementia. Going forward, Engler-Chiurazzi said more work needs to be done to understand why infections affect the brain and how to mitigate those effects. In addition, she hopes future studies will look at whether weaker populations face a higher risk of neurological effects. “The biggest gain from this research, in our opinion, is the importance of staying as healthy and infection-free as possible,” she said. 12. The researchers conduct the study in order to ________. A. highlight the frequent illness is harmless to human beings. B. identify whether the repeated inflammation will cause cognitive problems. C. explain the adult male mice are more likely to have poor cognitive ability. D. show cognitive ability decline from a few inflammatory experiences is easy to notice. 13. What can we learn about the study? A. The brains of these mice were unaffected by the disease. B. The infections have little influence on the aging brain. C. Humans will suffer even more severe cognitive ability decline because of the frequent illness. D. Researchers used to examine the influences of repeated infections on brain function. 14. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 7 mean? A. relieve B. strengthen C. promote D. emphasize 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The standard of care has been revealed. B. Mice will suffer from poor cognitive ability by flu. C. We human beings should stay as healthy and infection-free as possible. D. The connection between frequent illness and dementia has been discovered. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了杜兰大学的一项研究发现，频繁生病可能会加速大脑衰老，增加患痴呆症或认知能力下降的风险。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“We were interested in asking whether differences in infection experience could help explain, at least in part, the differences in frequency of dementia we saw in the population.(我们感兴趣的是，感染经历的差异是否至少能在一定程度上解释我们在人群中看到的痴呆症发病率的差异。)”可知，研究人员进行这项研究是为了确定反复发炎是否会导致认知问题。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Humans often experience infections and inflammation at much higher rates than laboratory mice. But since that neurons function more poorly were observed in mice after five occasional inflammatory treatments, the decline in cognitive ability in humans may be more severe.(人类感染和发炎的频率往往比实验室老鼠高得多。但是，由于在五次偶尔的炎症治疗后观察到小鼠的神经元功能较差，人类的认知能力下降可能更严重。)”可知，由于频繁生病，人类的认知能力下降会更严重。故选C。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第七段“Going forward, Engler-Chiurazzi said more work needs to be done to understand why infections affect the brain and how to mitigate those effects.(Engler-Chiurazzi说，未来还需要做更多的工作来了解为什么感染会影响大脑，以及如何_____这些影响。)”可知，感染会影响大脑，所以此处应该是指如何减轻这些影响，故“mitigate”在此处的意思是“减轻”。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may speed up brain aging and increase the risk of dementia (痴呆) or cognitive ability (认知能力) decline.(塔兰特大学的一项研究表明，频繁生病可能会加速大脑衰老，增加患痴呆症或认知能力下降的风险。)”可知，文章围绕频繁生病和痴呆症之间的联系展开，所以选项D“频繁生病和痴呆症之间的联系已经被发现”适合作为文章标题。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题：每小题3分,满分15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。 The most important element of emotional maturity is taking responsibility for your own emotions and actions. It means neither blaming yourself for what you cannot control nor losing emotional balance. ___16___ Here are some practical ways to develop emotional maturity in daily life. Admit mistakes when you are wrong. Emotionally mature people do not blame others for their own mistakes. They are responsible for their actions, learn from mistakes, and accept feedback objectively. ___17___ Often, they will just admit it, apologize, and struggle to improve themselves. ___18___ Emotionally mature people understand their emotional needs. It is important to take care of others’ feelings but it does not mean they should totally abandon their own feelings. The key is to stay balanced and to attend to their own emotional needs when it is necessary. If a person does not respect his own feelings, it is easy for him to be influenced by others and become miserable. Don’t play victim. ___19___ Whenever they get setbacks（挫折）in life, they view it as their own responsibility to improve themselves. They trust that every challenge exists to strengthen them whatever happens in life. Define and set boundaries. Emotionally mature people understand their standpoint. They know what they want in life and they also make a conscious decision on the things that they do not want. When things beyond their boundaries happen, they can detect them right away, deal with it accordingly and won’t let it destroy their self-esteem. ___20___ A. Don’t get upset so easily. B. Respect your own feelings and needs. C. Hence, they do not respond by attacking back. D. This gives them huge power over emotional control. E. Assume responsibility only for what lies within your control. F. People with low emotional maturity are very easy to be identified. G. Emotionally mature people take full responsibility for their own lives. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要阐述了情绪成熟的核心是对自己的情绪和行为负责，并介绍了在日常生活中培养情绪成熟的几种实用方法，包括犯错时承认错误、尊重自身感受与需求、不扮演受害者以及明确并设定界限等。 【16题详解】 根据前文“The most important element of emotional maturity is taking responsibility for your own emotions and actions. It means neither blaming yourself for what you cannot control nor losing emotional balance. (情绪成熟最重要的要素是对自己的情绪和行为负责。这意味着既不因为无法控制的事情责怪自己，也不失去情绪平衡。)”可知，前文重点强调“对可控之事负责，不对不可控之事自责”，空处应承接上文，进一步明确责任的边界。E选项“Assume responsibility only for what lies within your control. (只对自己能控制的事情承担责任)符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 本段小标题为“Admit mistakes when you are wrong. (犯错时承认错误)”，前文提到“Emotionally mature people do not blame others for their own mistakes. They are responsible for their actions,  learn from mistakes, and accept feedback objectively. (情绪成熟的人不会把自己的错误归咎于他人。他们对自己的行为负责，从错误中吸取教训，客观地接受反馈)”，说明情绪成熟者面对错误时的态度是负责而非推诿。空处应延续这一态度，说明其后续反应。C选项“Hence, they do not respond by attacking back. (因此，他们不会以反击作为回应。)”符合语境。故选C项。 【18题详解】 此处需为段落小标题，需概括本段核心内容且格式与其他小标题一致（祈使句）。根据后文“Emotionally mature people understand their emotional needs. It is important to take care of others’ feelings but it does not mean they should totally abandon their own feelings. The key is to stay balanced and to attend to own emotional needs when it is necessary. If a person does not respect his own feelings, it is easy for him to be influenced by others and become miserable. (情绪成熟的人了解自己的情感需求。关心他人的感受固然重要，但这并不意味着他们应该完全忽视自己的感受。关键在于保持平衡，并在必要时关注自身的情感需求。如果一个人不尊重自己的感受，就很容易受到他人的影响，进而陷入痛苦之中)”可知，本段核心是“关注并尊重自身的情感需求，而非完全忽略自我”。B选项“Respect your own feelings and needs. (尊重自己的感受和需求。)”为祈使句，精准概括了本段主题，适合作小标题。故选B项。 【19题详解】 本段小标题为“Don’t play victim. (不要扮演受害者)”以及后文提到“Whenever they get setbacks in life, they view it as their own responsibility to improve themselves. (无论何时在生活中遇到挫折，他们都认为提升自己是自己的责任。)”可知，进一步说明情绪成熟的人对自身生活的责任意识。G选项“Emotionally mature people take full responsibility for their own lives. (情绪成熟的人对自己的生活负完全责任。)”直接呼应小标题“不扮演受害者”，且为后文“视挫折为自我提升的责任”提供了观点支撑，符合语境。故选G项。 【20题详解】 本段围绕“Define and set boundaries. (明确并设定边界)”展开，前文提到“Emotionally mature people understand their standpoint. They know what they want in life and they also made a conscious decision on the things that they do not want. When things beyond their boundaries happen, they can detect it right away, deal with it accordingly and won’t let it destroy their self-esteem.. (情绪成熟的人清楚自己的立场。他们知道自己在生活中想要什么，也会清醒地决定自己不想要什么。当发生超出自身边界的事情时，他们能立刻察觉，并采取相应的方式处理，不会让这些事损害自己的自尊。)”可知，空处应总结“设定边界”带来的积极作用。D选项“This gives them huge power over emotional control. (这赋予他们强大的情绪控制能力。)”中的“This”指代前文“明确立场、设定并处理边界”的行为，符合语境。故选D项。 第三部分(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Hana had long dreamed of learning to play the ukulele — a four-stringed musical instrument — so she turned to her cousin Javi for help. At first, each practice felt like a ____21____: Hana’s fingers tripped over the strings, trying to form basic chords (和弦). Even when she swept the strings for a simple ____22____, broken notes emerged as she always misplaced her fingers. Soon, ____23____ set in. She was ____24____ that she had no musical gift, even putting the ukulele back in its case, ____25____ to bring her ukulele learning journey to a close. However, Javi advised her not to ____26____. He slowed lessons and said, “ ____27____ how I bend my fingers — don’t press too hard. Just making the chords ring is enough.” He even wrote chord diagrams for her. Encouraged, Hana resolved to keep ____28____. Each night after homework, she’d take out the ukulele to ____29____ — even as her fingertips ached and reddened from pressing strings. Slowly, noises faded to ____30____ tunes. For example, the A chord that once took five tries now came _____31_____. One Saturday afternoon, she swept the opening notes of her favorite folk song — no ____32____. By the final chord, the air flowed smoothly. She ____33____ for a second, and then broke into a broad smile, fingers still on the strings as if in ____34____ — she’d actually made it! That day, Hana realized it was not talent but her effort that ____35____. 21. A. competition B. schedule C. struggle D. punishment 22. A. call B. balance C. connection D. song 23. A. self-doubt B. self-acceptance C. self-respect D. self-confidence 24. A. surprised B. warned C. informed D. convinced 25. A. afraid B. ashamed C. ready D. free 26. A. hold on B. give up C. turn around D. set off 27. A. Guess B. Watch C. Ignore D. Judge 28. A. meeting B. looking C. going D. asking 29. A. notice B. reflect C. perform D. practice 30. A. rhythmic B. memorable C. familiar D. traditional 31. A. suddenly B. endlessly C. casually D. naturally 32. A. comments B. gains C. mistakes D. decisions 33. A. froze B. hesitated C. waited D. stood 34. A. comfort B. disbelief C. panic D. excitement 35. A. changed B. worked C. stopped D. prepared 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是热爱尤克里里的女孩哈娜在初学阶段遭遇重重困难、陷入自我怀疑想要放弃，在表哥哈维的耐心鼓励和指导下，通过日复一日的刻苦练习最终成功完整演奏出喜爱的民谣，最终领悟到真正决定成败的不是天赋，而是自身的不懈努力。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：起初，每次练习都像是一场挣扎：Hana的手指在琴弦上磕绊，试图按出基本和弦。A. competition比赛；B. schedule日程；C. struggle挣扎、难事；D. punishment惩罚。根据后文“she swept the strings for a simple ____, broken notes emerged as she always misplaced her fingers”可知，初学尤克里里非常困难，每次练习都像一场挣扎。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：即使她拨弦弹奏一首简单的歌曲，也总是因为手指放错位置而发出断断续续的音符。A. call呼叫；B. balance平衡；C. connection联系；D. song歌曲。根据上文“swept the strings for a simple”可知，拨弦弹奏一首简单的歌，符合弹奏乐器的语境。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：很快，自我怀疑开始滋生。A. self-doubt自我怀疑；B. self-acceptance自我接纳；C. self-respect自尊；D. self-confidence自信。根据前文“broken notes emerged as she always misplaced her fingers”可知，她总是弹不好、再根据后文“she had no musical gift”可知，她开始产生自我怀疑。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：她确信自己没有音乐天赋，甚至把尤克里里放回琴盒，准备结束学习之旅。A. surprised使惊讶；B. warned警告；C. informed告知；D. convinced使确信。根据上文“broken notes emerged as she always misplaced her fingers”可知，她因反复失败而坚信自己没有天赋。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她确信自己没有音乐天赋，甚至把尤克里里放回琴盒，准备结束学习之旅。A. afraid害怕的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. ready准备好的；D. free自由的。根据上文“she had no musical gift”和下文“bring her ukulele learning journey to a close”可知，她因自我怀疑而准备放弃。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：然而，Javi建议她不要放弃。A. hold on坚持；B. give up放弃；C. turn around转身；D. set off出发。根据前文“bring her ukulele learning journey to a close”可知，她想结束学习，此处Javi劝她不要放弃。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：他放慢了课程，说：“看我怎么弯曲手指——不要按太用力。只要让和弦发出声音就够了。”A. Guess猜；B. Watch看、观察；C. Ignore忽视；D. Judge判断。根据下文“how I bend my fingers — don’t press too hard”可知，教别人弹琴时让对方看自己的手指动作，watch符合教学场景。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：受到鼓舞，Hana决心继续下去。A. meeting会面；B. looking看；C. going去、继续；D. asking问。根据上文“Encouraged”可知，她受到鼓励后就决心继续下去，keep going意为“继续，维持下去”。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：每天晚上做完作业后，她都会拿出尤克里里练习 —— 即使指尖因按弦而疼痛发红。A. notice注意；B. reflect反思；C. perform表演；D. practice练习。根据上文“Each night after homework, she’d take out the ukulele to”可知，每天晚上拿出乐器是为了练习。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：慢慢地，嘈杂声变成了有节奏的曲调。A. rhythmic有节奏的；B.memorable难忘的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. traditional传统的。根据上文“Each night after homework, she’d take out the ukulele to ___”和“Slowly, noises faded to”可知，从杂乱的噪音（noises）转变为有旋律的曲调，rhythmic（有节奏的）最能体现进步。 【31题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，曾经需要尝试五次的 A 和弦，现在自然而然地就按出来了。A. suddenly突然；B. endlessly无尽地；C. casually随意地；D. naturally自然地。根据上文“Slowly, noises faded to ___ tunes”可知，经过大量练习，和弦从需要反复尝试变得随手就能按对，naturally（自然地）体现了熟能生巧。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：一个周六下午，她拨响了她最喜欢的民歌的开头音符 —— 没有错误。A. comments评论；B. gains收获；C. mistakes错误；D. decisions决定。前文她总是因为手指放错位置而发出断断续续的音符，如今能完整弹奏，说明没有出错了，mistakes与前文形成对比。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：她愣了一秒，然后露出灿烂的笑容，手指还按在弦上，仿佛不敢相信 —— 她真的做到了！A. froze愣住、呆住；B. hesitated犹豫；C. waited等待；D. stood站立。根据上文“By the final chord, the air flowed smoothly”可知，成功弹出完整曲子的瞬间，她因不敢相信而愣住了，froze（呆住）最能体现那一刻的震惊与恍惚。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：她愣了一秒，然后露出灿烂的笑容，手指还按在弦上，仿佛不敢相信 —— 她真的做到了！A. comfort安慰；B. disbelief 不相信；C. panic恐慌；D. excitement兴奋。根据上文“She ____ for a second, and then broke into a broad smile, fingers still on the strings”可知，与前文“愣住”呼应，体现她对自己成功的不敢相信。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：那天，Hana意识到，不是天赋而是她的努力起了作用。A. changed改变；B. worked起作用、有效；C. stopped停止；D. prepared准备。根据上文“it was not talent but her effort that”可知，起作用的不是天赋而是努力，work在此表示“奏效、起作用”，点明全文主旨。 第二节(共10小题：每小题2分,满分20分) 语法填空 A shocking Chinese film Dead to Rights ____36____ (move) countless viewers since its release (放映). It got an 8.7 out of 10 high score on Chinese review platform Douban. With a ____37____ (power) narrative, the film recreates a chapter of heartbreaking national memory and stirs deep historical ____38____ (reflect). Set during the fall of Nanjing in 1937, the story follows ____39____ group of ordinary people sheltering in a photo studio. ____40____ (force) to develop photos for the Japanese military to survive at the beginning, they ____41____ (accidental) discover negatives (底片) revealing war atrocities (暴行). They risk their lives to preserve the evidence and expose the war crimes. Unlike other war-themed works, Dead to Rights avoids war epics (叙事) that focus ____42____ grand battle scenes. Instead, it uses photography as a medium to convey the horror of war with indirect yet deeply affecting visuals. Japanese soldiers twisted (扭曲) Confucian virtues like “Ren” while ____43____ (commit) unspeakable crimes. In the final montage, old wartime ruins filmed by the invaders fade into the busy and noisy streets of modern Nanjing. The people in those photos, ____44____ died for the truth, never saw peace, but the future they protected is our present. As the filmmakers put it: “Walking out of the theater ____45____ seeing the prosperous China today are our film’s Easter egg.” 【答案】36. has moved 37. powerful 38. reflection 39. a 40. Forced 41. accidentally 42. on 43. committing 44. who 45. and 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了一部令人震撼的中国电影《南京照相馆》。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：令人震惊的中国电影《南京照相馆》自上映以来感动了无数观众。根据时间状语since its release可知，此处应使用现在完成时，主语film为单数名词，助动词用has。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：凭借强有力的叙事，影片再现了一段令人心碎的民族记忆，并引发了深刻的历史反思。空处修饰名词narrative，需用形容词形式作定语。power的形容词形式为powerful。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：凭借强有力的叙事，影片再现了一段令人心碎的民族记忆，并引发了深刻的历史反思。空处作动词stirs的宾语，需用名词形式。reflect的名词形式为reflection。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：故事以1937年南京沦陷为背景，跟随一群在照相馆避难的普通人。a group of为固定短语，意为“一群”，符合句意。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了生存，他们起初被迫为日军冲洗照片，却意外发现了揭露战争暴行的底片。本句已有谓语动词discover，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，they和force之间为动宾关系，需用过去分词形式，且位于句首，首字母大写。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：为了生存，他们起初被迫为日军冲洗照片，却意外发现了揭露战争暴行的底片。空处修饰动词discover，需用副词形式作状语。accidental的副词形式为accidentally。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：与其他战争题材作品不同，《南京照相馆》避免了聚焦于宏大战争场面的战争史诗。focus on为固定短语，意为“聚焦于，集中于”，符合句意。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：日本士兵在犯下滔天罪行的同时，扭曲了“仁”等儒家美德。twisted为谓语动词，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，Japanese soldiers和commit之间为主谓关系，需用现在分词committing。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：照片中那些为真相而死的人从未看到和平，但他们守护的未来就是我们的现在。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The people，且关系词在从句中作主语，指人，需用关系代词who引导。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：正如制片人所说：“走出影院看到今天繁荣的中国，就是我们电影的彩蛋。”空处连接两个并列的动名词短语Walking out of the theater和seeing the prosperous China today，需用并列连词and。 第四部分： 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节：(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了学校组织的主题为“探秘喀斯特(Exploring Karst Landforms)”的研学活动。请为学校英语报写一则报道，内容包括： 1．活动目的和内容； 2．你的感受。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Exploring Karst Landforms ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Exploring Karst Landforms Last Friday, our school organized a field trip to the Stone Forest, aiming to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world scenery. Upon arriving at the scenic spot, we were offered a professional lecture. The guide vividly illustrated the formation of karst landforms and introduced unique caves and stone peaks. Besides, we observed the landscapes carefully, took notes and consulted the guide actively to solve our puzzles in geography study. The tour turned abstract knowledge into vivid experience, leaving me amazed by the wonders of nature. Furthermore, it motivated us to explore scientific knowledge with greater enthusiasm. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生就上周五参加学校组织主题为“探秘喀斯特(Exploring Karst Landforms)”的研学活动为学校英语报写一则报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 仔细地：carefully→attentively 解决：solve→settle 激励：motivate→inspire 热情：enthusiasm→passion 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Furthermore, it motivated us to explore scientific knowledge with greater enthusiasm. 拓展句：Furthermore, it gave us motivation that we should explore scientific knowledge with greater enthusiasm. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last Friday, our school organized a field trip to the Stone Forest, aiming to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world scenery. (运用了现在分词aiming作状语。) 【高分句型2】The tour turned abstract knowledge into vivid experience, leaving me amazed by the wonders of nature. (运用了现在分词作状语。) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In the heart of the busy city of New York, where the sounds of rushing cars never stopped, lived a sixteen-year-old girl named Lisa. Unlike her classmates, who were often keen on the latest technology, Lisa had a preference for knitting (编织). Lisa’s love for knitting was deeply influenced by her mother, who owned a skilled and creative touch with needles. Her mother’s passion for knitting and generous spirit of helping others always inspired Lisa to follow in her footsteps and take up knitting as a meaningful hobby. Lisa was really good at knitting. She liked to make scarves (围巾), gloves, hats and mini bags for her friends as well as her relatives. Her hats were created in a variety of styles and colors, each one unique and full of personality. Whether it was a mini bag or a classic scarf, each knitting work was a carefully crafted masterpiece and a unique gift full of love and warmth. With beauty and practicality, Lisa’s creations never failed to impress. One freezing morning in the peak of winter, the city had just been blanketed by a snowstorm that had left many, particularly the homeless, in desperate situation. As Lisa made her way to school, she noticed a shaking figure under the bridge near her school. It was a homeless old man she often saw on her way, but today he looked extremely miserable (可怜的). His face was half-hidden under a piece of worn cloth that hardly served as protection against the cold. Touched by the sight. Lisa decided to give her scarf to the homeless old man. She approached, handing the scarf to him. “For me?” the man asked, his eyes widened with surprise. “Yes! I thought it might help you against the cold,” Lisa said, her breath visible in the cold air. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The old man wrapped (裹上) the scarf, immediately feeling a bit warmer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Led by Lisa, Knitting Club was started in her school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The old man wrapped the scarf, immediately feeling a bit warmer. His trembling fingers traced the intricate patterns, and tears welled up in his eyes. “Thank you, young lady,” he whispered hoarsely. “No one’s shown me kindness like this in years.” Lisa smiled, but her heart ached seeing his threadbare gloves. Suddenly, an idea struck her — what if she could knit for more people like him? That afternoon, she rushed home and rummaged through her yarn stash, determined to turn her hobby into something bigger. Led by Lisa, Knitting Club was started in her school. At first, only a few curious classmates joined, but soon word spread about their mission to craft winter gear for the homeless. Lisa taught them basic stitches during lunch breaks, their needles clicking in unison. By December, they’d donated fifty handmade items to shelters. The local newspaper featured their story, inspiring other schools to follow suit. What began as one girl’s quiet act of compassion grew into a citywide movement, proving that even the smallest stitches could weave a warmer world. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。文章讲述了16岁的Lisa在纽约市中心的生活。与同学们对最新科技的热衷不同，Lisa喜欢编织。她的这一爱好深受母亲的影响，母亲擅长用针线创作，并且乐于助人。Lisa的编织作品不仅美观，还充满了实用性和爱心。在一次冬天的早晨，她看到一位无家可归的老人在寒冷中颤抖，于是决定将自己的围巾送给他。这次经历启发了她，让她决定将编织爱好变成更大的善举。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句“老人裹上围巾，立刻感到暖和了一些。”可知，第一段应描写老人对Lisa的感激之情，以及Lisa看到老人破旧的手套后产生的想法。 ② 由第二段首句“在Lisa的带领下，她在学校成立了编织俱乐部。”可知，第二段应描写编织俱乐部的成立过程，以及他们的善举如何影响了更多的人。 2. 续写线索： 老人的感激——Lisa的想法——成立编织俱乐部——善举的传播 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ① 激励：inspire/encourage ② 捐赠：donate/contribute ③ 想到：strike/occur to 情绪类： ① 坚决的：determined/resolute ② 疼痛：ache/hurt 【点睛】【高分句型1】Lisa smiled, but her heart ached seeing his threadbare gloves.（运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】What began as one girl’s quiet act of compassion grew into a citywide movement, proving that even the smallest stitches could weave a warmer world.（运用了what引导的主语从句、现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型3】Lisa taught them basic stitches during lunch breaks, their needles clicking in unison.（运用了“名词+现在分词”构成的独立主格） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 河曲中学2026-2027学年第一学期第一次月考 高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 考试分值：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节,共30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面 5 段录音,选出最佳选项。 1. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Have a rest. B. Read a book. C. Review for a test. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a museum. C. In a classroom. 3. What will the woman do? A. Wash the car. B. Do the packing. C. Prepare food. 4. Who is Mr. Jones probably? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A driver. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their town. B. The weather. C. A match. 第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段录音,选出最佳选项。 听第 6 段录音,回答第 6、7 题。 6. Why does the man meet the woman? A. To work on a project. B. To fix the bathroom. C. To make a delivery. 7. What will the speakers do next? A. Buy a bag. B. Have a meal. C. Go to a coffee shop. 听第 7 段录音,回答第 8、9 题。 8. What did the man do just before the conversation? A. He wrote a story. B. He met his teacher. C. He went to the hospital. 9. How did the man feel after hearing the news? A. Surprised. B. Nervous. C. Annoyed. 听第 8 段录音,回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the man worried about in the beginning? A. Getting lost. B. Being late for the race. C. Falling off the horse. 11. What does the woman suggest doing later? A. Going hiking. B. Taking a walk. C. Watching a game. 12. Which horse will the man choose? A. The white one. B. The black one. C. The brown one. 听第 9 段录音,回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How old is Jeff now? A. 55. B. 57. C. 60. 14. What made Jeff decide to learn Chinese? A.A TV program. B. A writing competition. C. A travel experience. 15. What does Jeff say was tiring? A. Finishing the homework. B. Taking the class every day. C. Traveling to the cultural center. 16. How did Jeff learn about the study tour to China? A. From a magazine. B. From a friend. C. From a teacher. 听第 10 段录音,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What will the raised money be used for? A. Building new roads. B. Supporting a club. C. Buying school supplies. 18. How much money is each walker expected to raise at least? A. $5. B. $8. C. $10. 19. What is the final destination of the walk? A. The City Hall. B. The Riverside Park. C. Central Square. 20. What will people get for free if they sign up before November 1st? A. A T-shirt. B. A water bottle. C. A pair of shoes. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分60分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题3分,满分45分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Field Trips to the Wisconsin Zoo THE BRIEF INTRODUCTION We provide an educational rate for all school groups of $10 per student and $12 per adult for admission to the zoo. ·Field trips are available from Monday to Friday. ·We no longer accept purchase orders on the day of entry. ·Groups must enter together. ·You’re welcome to enjoy the food provided by or brought into the zoo, but do not share it with any of the animals. ADD-ON GUIDE TOURS Groups visiting the zoo can add on a guided tour to enhance their experience. Guided tours are led by a zoo instructor. Guided tours last 45 minutes and cost an additional $2 per person. Choose from one of the topics below: ·Crazy Classification Through this tour, participants discover the five major features that scientists use to classify animals. The instructor challenges participants to interaction and inquiry to improve their observation and critical thinking skills. ·Dynamic Deserts During this tour, participants explore desert animals’ creative techniques for survival in the desert where resources are insufficient and competition is fierce. Besides, they learn about the impact humans play on this rich and diverse ecosystem. ·More Than a Zookeeper Throughout this tour, a zoo instructor will lead the group in discussions and an activity, exploring some of the jobs necessary to run a successful zoo and conservation program. ·Enriching Experiences This tour provides participants with the opportunity to learn about different types of behavioral enrichment to keep animals from getting bored or being stressed, making life more stimulating for the zoo’s animals. 1. What is a requirement for students taking field trips to the Wisconsin Zoo? A. Reserving tickets at least one day in advance. B. Asking their parents to come along with them. C. Entering the zoo is available at any time. D. Arriving at the zoo in groups as early as possible. 2. What is the cost to enjoy a guided tour for a school group of 12 students and 3 adults? A. $156. B. $162. C. $186. D. $192. 3. Which of the following tours focuses on animals’ surviving skills? A. Crazy Classification. B. Dynamic Deserts. C. More Than a Zookeeper. D. Enriching Experiences. B I’m Savannah and I remember beginning to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving, I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back to was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of being positive but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost — having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.” My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with immigration (移民) officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences, I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 4. What did Savannah miss most about home when leaving for America? A. Her dear friends and relatives. B. The radio programme for pupils. C. The country she was leaving. D. The places she was familiar with. 5. What was Savannah’s attitude to her life changes in New York? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Pessimistic. D. Desperate. 6. Why was Savannah increasingly responsible in her family? A. For her family moved more frequently. B. For her mother ended up in divorce. C. For her English was better than others. D. For she disagreed with her stepfather. 7. What does Savannah think about her future life? A. Her future will be loaded with more troubles. B. It will be difficult to learn to become mature. C. There will be more good days than expected. D. Good things will happen if she keeps trying. C Humour is the most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, and getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it is the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss sensitive subjects because a serious dialogue may start a riot. For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum. Humour is often the best way to keep a small misunderstanding from escalating (升级) into a big deal. Recently a neighbor of mine had a quarrel with his wife as she drove him to the airport. Airborne, he felt miserable, and he knew she did, too. Two hours after she returned home, she received a long-distance phone call. “Person-to-person for Mrs.I.A.Pologize.” intoned the operator. “That’s spelled ‘P’ as in...” In a twinkling (眨眼间), the whole day changed from bad to lovely at both ends of the wire. An English hostess with a quick wit was giving a formal dinner for eight distinguished guests whom she hoped to enlist (赞助) in a major charity drive. Austerity was a fashion in England at the time, and she had asked her children to serve the meal. She knew that anything could happen...and it did, just as her son,with the studied concentration of a tight rope walker, brought in a large roast turkey; he successfully elbowed the swinging dining-room door,but the backswing (回摆) threw the turkey onto the dining-room floor. The boy stood rooted; the guests staring at their plates. Moving only her head, the hostess looked at her son,“No harm, Daniel,” she said, “just pick him up and take him back to the kitchen...” She enunciated (发音) clearly so he would think about what she was saying, “and bring in the other one.” A wink and a one-liner instantly changed the dinner from a red-faced embarrassment to a laughter. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Humour is the key to success in our work and lives. B. Humour enables us to deal with difficult situations effectively. C. Humour is the best way to criticize someone without losing his face. D. Humour makes fun of any difficult situation. 9. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage? A. Comedians on TV are believed to have done a lot in making people more tolerant (容忍) of racial and religious differences. B. To make up differences, humour is the most acceptable and effective means. C. People often turn to humorous ways when meeting with difficult situations because of its effectiveness. D. Only by adopting the means of humour can one succeed in some jobs. 10. What caused the roast turkey to drop onto the floor? A. The backward movement of the door. B. The son’s rude behavior. C. Someone happened to be at the door. D. The bird raised by the family. 11. What do you think would probably be the result if the hostess got angry and scolded the son? A. It would make the embarrassing situation worse. B. The son would refuse to serve the guests any more. C. The son would talk back and make the mother more angry. D. The guests would leave before the dinner was over. D A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may speed up brain aging and increase the risk of dementia (痴呆) or cognitive ability (认知能力) decline The findings highlight the importance of maintaining good health to prevent infections, especially among the elderly and those at risk for dementia. The study examined aging male mice and found that occasional experiences of moderate inflammation (发炎) , such as inflammation caused by the flu or a seasonal head cold, led to neurons functioning more poorly and communication not working properly. “We were interested in asking whether differences in infection experience could help explain, at least in part, the differences in frequency of dementia we saw in the population,” said lead author Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi, PhD. “The mice we were studying were healthy adults approaching middle age, and yet, when exposed to occasional inflammation, they remembered less and their neurons functioned more poorly.” This study is the first to use mice to study repeated, occasional infections and examine the long-term consequences on brain function and health. Humans often experience infections and inflammation at much higher rates than laboratory mice. But since that neurons function more poorly were observed in mice after five occasional inflammatory treatments, the decline in cognitive ability in humans may be more severe. “Our mice only experienced occasional sickness-like inflammation a few times, so the fact that we observed problems was surprising,” Engler-Chiurazzi said. “The effects were subtle, but that’s why I found these results meaningful: in humans, cognitive problems from a similar number of inflammatory experiences might not be easy to notice in their daily lives but could have had effects that built up over time and negatively influenced the aging brain.” The findings may have important influences on standard of care regarding how infections are dealt with among the elderly and those at risk for dementia. Going forward, Engler-Chiurazzi said more work needs to be done to understand why infections affect the brain and how to mitigate those effects. In addition, she hopes future studies will look at whether weaker populations face a higher risk of neurological effects. “The biggest gain from this research, in our opinion, is the importance of staying as healthy and infection-free as possible,” she said. 12. The researchers conduct the study in order to ________. A. highlight the frequent illness is harmless to human beings. B. identify whether the repeated inflammation will cause cognitive problems. C. explain the adult male mice are more likely to have poor cognitive ability. D. show cognitive ability decline from a few inflammatory experiences is easy to notice. 13. What can we learn about the study? A. The brains of these mice were unaffected by the disease. B. The infections have little influence on the aging brain. C. Humans will suffer even more severe cognitive ability decline because of the frequent illness. D. Researchers used to examine the influences of repeated infections on brain function. 14. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 7 mean? A. relieve B. strengthen C. promote D. emphasize 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The standard of care has been revealed. B. Mice will suffer from poor cognitive ability by flu. C. We human beings should stay as healthy and infection-free as possible. D. The connection between frequent illness and dementia has been discovered. 第二节 (共5小题：每小题3分,满分15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。 The most important element of emotional maturity is taking responsibility for your own emotions and actions. It means neither blaming yourself for what you cannot control nor losing emotional balance. ___16___ Here are some practical ways to develop emotional maturity in daily life. Admit mistakes when you are wrong. Emotionally mature people do not blame others for their own mistakes. They are responsible for their actions, learn from mistakes, and accept feedback objectively. ___17___ Often, they will just admit it, apologize, and struggle to improve themselves. ___18___ Emotionally mature people understand their emotional needs. It is important to take care of others’ feelings but it does not mean they should totally abandon their own feelings. The key is to stay balanced and to attend to their own emotional needs when it is necessary. If a person does not respect his own feelings, it is easy for him to be influenced by others and become miserable. Don’t play victim. ___19___ Whenever they get setbacks（挫折）in life, they view it as their own responsibility to improve themselves. They trust that every challenge exists to strengthen them whatever happens in life. Define and set boundaries. Emotionally mature people understand their standpoint. They know what they want in life and they also make a conscious decision on the things that they do not want. When things beyond their boundaries happen, they can detect them right away, deal with it accordingly and won’t let it destroy their self-esteem. ___20___ A. Don’t get upset so easily. B. Respect your own feelings and needs. C. Hence, they do not respond by attacking back. D. This gives them huge power over emotional control. E. Assume responsibility only for what lies within your control. F. People with low emotional maturity are very easy to be identified. G. Emotionally mature people take full responsibility for their own lives. 第三部分(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Hana had long dreamed of learning to play the ukulele — a four-stringed musical instrument — so she turned to her cousin Javi for help. At first, each practice felt like a ____21____: Hana’s fingers tripped over the strings, trying to form basic chords (和弦). Even when she swept the strings for a simple ____22____, broken notes emerged as she always misplaced her fingers. Soon, ____23____ set in. She was ____24____ that she had no musical gift, even putting the ukulele back in its case, ____25____ to bring her ukulele learning journey to a close. However, Javi advised her not to ____26____. He slowed lessons and said, “ ____27____ how I bend my fingers — don’t press too hard. Just making the chords ring is enough.” He even wrote chord diagrams for her. Encouraged, Hana resolved to keep ____28____. Each night after homework, she’d take out the ukulele to ____29____ — even as her fingertips ached and reddened from pressing strings. Slowly, noises faded to ____30____ tunes. For example, the A chord that once took five tries now came _____31_____. One Saturday afternoon, she swept the opening notes of her favorite folk song — no ____32____. By the final chord, the air flowed smoothly. She ____33____ for a second, and then broke into a broad smile, fingers still on the strings as if in ____34____ — she’d actually made it! That day, Hana realized it was not talent but her effort that ____35____. 21. A. competition B. schedule C. struggle D. punishment 22. A. call B. balance C. connection D. song 23. A. self-doubt B. self-acceptance C. self-respect D. self-confidence 24. A. surprised B. warned C. informed D. convinced 25. A. afraid B. ashamed C. ready D. free 26. A. hold on B. give up C. turn around D. set off 27. A. Guess B. Watch C. Ignore D. Judge 28. A. meeting B. looking C. going D. asking 29. A. notice B. reflect C. perform D. practice 30. A. rhythmic B. memorable C. familiar D. traditional 31. A. suddenly B. endlessly C. casually D. naturally 32. A. comments B. gains C. mistakes D. decisions 33. A. froze B. hesitated C. waited D. stood 34. A. comfort B. disbelief C. panic D. excitement 35. A. changed B. worked C. stopped D. prepared 第二节(共10小题：每小题2分,满分20分) 语法填空 A shocking Chinese film Dead to Rights ____36____ (move) countless viewers since its release (放映). It got an 8.7 out of 10 high score on Chinese review platform Douban. With a ____37____ (power) narrative, the film recreates a chapter of heartbreaking national memory and stirs deep historical ____38____ (reflect). Set during the fall of Nanjing in 1937, the story follows ____39____ group of ordinary people sheltering in a photo studio. ____40____ (force) to develop photos for the Japanese military to survive at the beginning, they ____41____ (accidental) discover negatives (底片) revealing war atrocities (暴行). They risk their lives to preserve the evidence and expose the war crimes. Unlike other war-themed works, Dead to Rights avoids war epics (叙事) that focus ____42____ grand battle scenes. Instead, it uses photography as a medium to convey the horror of war with indirect yet deeply affecting visuals. Japanese soldiers twisted (扭曲) Confucian virtues like “Ren” while ____43____ (commit) unspeakable crimes. In the final montage, old wartime ruins filmed by the invaders fade into the busy and noisy streets of modern Nanjing. The people in those photos, ____44____ died for the truth, never saw peace, but the future they protected is our present. As the filmmakers put it: “Walking out of the theater ____45____ seeing the prosperous China today are our film’s Easter egg.” 第四部分： 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节：(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周五你参加了学校组织的主题为“探秘喀斯特(Exploring Karst Landforms)”的研学活动。请为学校英语报写一则报道，内容包括： 1．活动目的和内容； 2．你的感受。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Exploring Karst Landforms ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In the heart of the busy city of New York, where the sounds of rushing cars never stopped, lived a sixteen-year-old girl named Lisa. Unlike her classmates, who were often keen on the latest technology, Lisa had a preference for knitting (编织). Lisa’s love for knitting was deeply influenced by her mother, who owned a skilled and creative touch with needles. Her mother’s passion for knitting and generous spirit of helping others always inspired Lisa to follow in her footsteps and take up knitting as a meaningful hobby. Lisa was really good at knitting. She liked to make scarves (围巾), gloves, hats and mini bags for her friends as well as her relatives. Her hats were created in a variety of styles and colors, each one unique and full of personality. Whether it was a mini bag or a classic scarf, each knitting work was a carefully crafted masterpiece and a unique gift full of love and warmth. With beauty and practicality, Lisa’s creations never failed to impress. One freezing morning in the peak of winter, the city had just been blanketed by a snowstorm that had left many, particularly the homeless, in desperate situation. As Lisa made her way to school, she noticed a shaking figure under the bridge near her school. It was a homeless old man she often saw on her way, but today he looked extremely miserable (可怜的). His face was half-hidden under a piece of worn cloth that hardly served as protection against the cold. Touched by the sight. Lisa decided to give her scarf to the homeless old man. She approached, handing the scarf to him. “For me?” the man asked, his eyes widened with surprise. “Yes! I thought it might help you against the cold,” Lisa said, her breath visible in the cold air. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右： 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The old man wrapped (裹上) the scarf, immediately feeling a bit warmer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Led by Lisa, Knitting Club was started in her school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $