安徽芜湖市第一中学2026-2027学年第一学期10月学情监测高二英语试卷

芜湖一中2026-2027学年第一学期10月学情监测 高二英语试卷 （总分：150分 时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定区域贴好条形码。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答卷标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where are the speakers? A. On a plane. B. At a station. C. At an airport. 2. What does the man want to do? A. Complain about an emergency. B. Extend the borrowing period for a book. C. Ask about the due date of his book. 3. How does the woman feel now? A. Moved. B. Disappointed. C. Shocked. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Homeowner and gardener. B. Neighbors C. Husband and wife 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Purchasing a new coat. B. Returning a coat. C. Planning a shopping trip. 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。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. What does the woman intend to do during the summer? A. Volunteer in a school. B. Organize a family trip. C. Start a teaching program. 7. How long will the teaching program last? A. 30 days. B. 20 days. C. 10 days. 听下面的录音，回答第8至10小题。 8. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To ask for information about a trip. B. To make changes to a reservation. C. To discuss a program about whales. 9. How can the man go to the village? A. By coach. B. By car. C. By minibus. 10. When does the conversation probably take place? A. On 4 April. B. On 18 April. C. On 2 June. 听下面的录音，回答第11至13小题。 11. Why does the man recommend the new place? A. Its pizza is excellent. B. It is near the office. C. It is newly opened. 12. What is the man going to do right away? A. Wait downstairs. B. Meet someone from IT. C. Go through some files. 13. What did the man do yesterday? A. He talked with Fiona. B. He apologized to Manuel. C. He argued with a workmate. 听下面的录音，回答第14至17小题。 14. What is probably the woman? A. A doctor. B. An official, C. A hostess. 15. What has been done to the trees planted last year? A. They’ve been moved to another spot. B. They’ve been measured for oxygen output. C. They’ve been compared with other species. 16. What is the present goal of the project? A. To expand the tree planting area. B. To introduce more tree species. C. To win more academic prizes. 17. What contributed most to the research? A. The government fund. B. The private investment. C. The project share price. 听下面的录音，回答第18至20小题。 18. When did John return to the University of Montana? A. In 1965. B. In 1968. C. In 1972. 19. What was John’s first job in Princeton University’s Natural History Museum? A. A technician. B. A research assistant. C. A principal. 20. What major discovery did John make in the 1970s? A. He unlocked many dinosaurs’ DNA. B. He discovered a new dinosaur species. C. He confirmed dinosaurs’ parental behavior. 第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Mangroves (红树林) are critical ecosystems that bridge land, freshwater, and sea. Home to various species, they protect and support countless coastal communities worldwide. Yet they continue to face threats from both human activities and natural processes. The report, The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024, examines global changes in mangrove ecosystems over the past two decades. Agricultural activities, including aquaculture (水产养殖), oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, accounted for the largest share of global mangrove loss between 2000 and 2020. The report also highlights the impact of “natural retraction,” a term used to describe mangrove loss driven by changes in riverbeds or sea levels. Nonetheless, changes in the drivers of mangrove loss have led to encouraging results. The rate of net mangrove loss decreased by 44%, falling from 181.5km2 per year in 2000-2010 to 102.4 km2 per year in 2010-2020. Mangrove gains are also recorded in several regions, where restoration efforts accounted for 25%-33% of mangrove expansion in South and Southeast Asia and Africa. Protecting mangroves requires action at every level. Governments can expand protected areas and improve monitoring systems, while conservation project teams restore damaged wetlands. Scientists develop real-time monitoring tools to detect mangrove loss. The report also stresses the importance of cooperation with local communities. In some projects, community members contribute knowledge by describing the historical distribution of mangroves, causes of loss, and seasonal coastal changes they have observed. They also provide data through citızen science platforms like iNaturalıst, helping researchers plan more effective restoration projects. 21. What was the total percentage of mangrove loss caused by agricultural activities in 2010-2020? A. 38%. B. 47%. C. 49%. D. 62%. 22. What can we learn about mangrove loss between the two decades? A. It worsened climate change. B. It damaged local economy. C. It expanded on a global scale. D. It showed a downward trend. 23. What can local community members do to support mangrove restoration? A. Make restoration plans. B. Share ecological information C. Establish protected areas. D. Update monitoring equipment. B During my summer job in Tokyo last year, I discovered how easily body language can create misunderstandings across cultures. After doing well in my interview, I confidently entered the meeting room for my final presentation, eager to share my carefully prepared sales strategy. When the CEO asked about my approach, I sat back in my chair and crossed my arms — a posture (姿势) I considered thoughtful and professional in America. The atmosphere changed immediately. My boss’s smile froze, and the CEO’s clear disapproval appeared. I later learned that in Japan, crossed arms signal arrogance (傲慢) or disagreement — completely contrary to the professional image I wanted to convey. Despite my perfect PowerPoint presentation, I couldn’t undo that inappropriate behavior. While I didn’t recognize my cultural mistake at the moment, I could easily feel the tension mounting as I continued speaking. My Japanese co-worker Rina quietly demonstrated me the right way to behave during the Q&A session. She rested her hands on her lap and leaned forward slightly to show engagement. I immediately mirrored her posture. As I adapted my body language to Japanese ways, the manager visibly relaxed. This experience taught me that true cultural fluency extends far beyond language proficiency or technical expertise. Now, I make it a priority to research local customs before any international meeting. My studies have revealed fascinating cultural differences. Brazilians maintain smaller personal space during conversations. Germans value firm handshakes with constant eye contact. And the French may exchange cheek kisses in business settings — but only after establishing close professional relationships. This journey has shown me that authentic professional competence requires mindfulness not just of our words, but of our physical presence across cultural contexts. The ability to “speak” through appropriate body language is just as crucial as verbal communication in today’s global business environment, and sometimes even more important than spoken language. 24. What caused the sudden tension in the meeting? A. The author’s inappropriate gesture. B. The assistant’s technical errors. C. The CEO’s unreasonable demand. D. The co-worker’s sudden distraction 25. How did Rina help the author during the Q&A session? A. By simplifying his slides. B. By correcting his grammar. C. By modeling proper postures. D. By translating the question. 26. Why does the author mention different countries’ customs? A. To share his learning process. B. To prepare for his next journey. C. To appreciate uniqueness of culture. D. To show diversity of body language. 27. What lesson has the author learned in Tokyo? A. Good business is built on good language. B. Wisdom counts more than spoken language. C. A country’s language is as important as its culture. D. Body language is vital in cross-cultural communication. C For years, employees have valued corner offices with expansive views, but is there real cognitive (认知的) value in sitting by a window? A recent study analysing data from over 3,700 students taking China’s gaokao — a test that determines university admissions — offers convincing evidence. Students were randomly (随机地) assigned to seats in standardized rooms. Those seated next to a window with an outside view scored 8.9% higher than peers in the middle of the room on average. Crucially, those next to a window with a blocked view showed no such benefit, ruling out simple explanations like lighting. The study’s authors credit the effect to ART (Attention Restoration Theory). ART suggests that gazing at nature or open views can gently engage the brain’s “soft fascination”, allowing focused attention to recover from tiredness. During a demanding exam, a brief mental break to look outside may help students recharge. Supporting this, the effect was strongest among students who teachers had noted as having difficulty sustaining attention in class, and among male students who tend to struggle more with prolonged focus. The findings also negate several alternative explanations. Improved lighting and air flow are unlikely, as the window with a blocked view — offering similar light and air — produced no score gain. External noise, strictly controlled during exams, cannot account for the difference either. The effect is noteworthy: it rivals the impact of substantial financial motivation on student performance and outweighs some negative effects like temperature increases or air pollution documented in similar settings. This research carries practical implications for fairness in testing. Since seat assignments are often random, some students gain an unintentional advantage. Simple solutions, such as removing the window-seat column or changing seats across subjects, could level the playing field. The study also highlights the broader value of restorative environments, from classrooms to workplaces, where window views remain the most desired amenity (舒适配套) among North American employees. While the authors caution that distractions from window views may matter in low-risk settings, the message is clear: our built environment shapes our minds in barely noticeable but significant ways. 28. The study finds that students ________. A. valued corner seats with outside views B. could benefit from improved lighting C. performed differently due to the position D. were easily distracted by outside views 29. According to ART, a window view helps students to ________. A. create a calming effect B. restore their mental focus C. finish the exam easily D. block out distracting noises 30. What does the underlined word “rivals” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A. Increases. B. Reduces. C. Equals. D. Highlights. 31. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To discuss the limitations of the study. B. To propose ways to ensure fair test conditions. C. To suggest improvements in classroom design. D. To highlight the broader significance of the findings. D Slop is a new way to describe mass-produced, low-quality content. The term comes from artificial intelligence. Developer Simon Willison shared the concept: “Not all AI-generated content is slop. But if it’s mindlessly generated and forced upon someone who didn’t ask for it, slop is the perfect term.” Today slop’s critical tone is increasingly aimed at all things AI, treating it as a cultural pollutant. But by unthinkingly ignoring all of it, we risk missing out on the minority of creations that are keepers. Mass-produced culture has a long, messy history. One notable slop moment came after Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press in Europe. The device — the ChatGPT of the 1450s — allowed the mass production of cheap printed material. Some of this material was nonsense, but much of it entertained and educated the masses. In the early 1700s, a growing reading public created steady demand for text, giving rise to Grub Street — the slop generator of its time. People laughed at Grub Street even as its writers built the first modern freelance (自由职业) economy and mass-print culture. The 20th-century cinema boom followed a similar pattern. Production demands produced a lot of rubbish, but this effort also developed the motion-picture industry’s foundation. In all of these situations, the point wasn’t to create masterpieces; it was to create rapidly and cheaply. But the production of new types of s lop allows more people to participate. The current wave of AI-generated slop raises the risks because the cost for those making slop has collapsed to near zero, while the cost for other people is high in terms of cognitive burden. So we must identify and take advantage of what stands out so that we can better discourage what doesn’t. The word “slop” helps us do that when it is used correctly. Calling everything worthless is a misguided attempt to dam (阻止) the flood rather than channel it. If “culture is ordinary,” then the ordinary act of making on a large scale will always include waste. But it’ll also produce the seeds of the next thing we’ll decide to keep. 32. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is an example of “slop”? A. A novel written by ChatGPT upon request. B. An AI-generated poem that pops up on your phone. C. A historical essay printed by a modern publisher. D. A low-budget film made by a famous filmmaker. 33. What do the examples in paragraph 2 illustrate? A. History is sometimes unreliable. B. Mass-produced culture received wide criticism. C. Mass-produced culture has long been a complex issue. D. Technological advances underwent a difficult process. 34. What has fueled today’s slop boom? A. Lower production costs. B. Better digital access. C. Faster information flow. D. Public demand for AI. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Slop in AI: A Growing Problem B. The Slop Cycle: Trash or Treasure C. Slop in History: An Art Phenomenon D. Mass Production: Past and Future 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。 A classic song says, “Everybody needs good neighbors.” But in 2026, do we still need them? Or have we forgotten how to be friendly with those around us? 36 But these days, many live next door for years without learning their names. Is neighborliness disappearing? Studies show we have less contact with neighbors than before. One survey found that 76% of us believe people were closer to neighbors 20 years ago than today. 37 There are reasons behind this fact. People today move homes more often for work or family needs, making long-term connections harder. In smaller communities, people always attend the same schools or shops, so they get to know each other easily. But in cities with larger populations, these chance meetings happen less often. 38 Long office hours or irregular remote work means neighbors may not see each other. At the same time, many of us care more about privacy. Often, our only interactions are arguments about noise or shared areas. 39 A global study found that knowing just six neighbors can reduce loneliness and help people feel safer. For older people or those in poor health, informal acts of support from neighbors can be life-changing. Age UK has highlighted how regular neighbourly contact can help older residents stay independent for longer, while reducing social isolation. Ultimately, there’s no hard and fast rule-book to being a good neighbour. 40 But at the very least, making sure to smile and offer a kind word can go much further than you might think. A. Our working patterns also play a part. B. However, having good neighbors still matters. C. Most people spend more time socializing than working. D. What feels caring to one may feel unwelcome to another. E. Once, our front doors remained unlocked for friendly faces. F. It also found that one in five have never spoken to neighbors. G. People living in the countryside always keep in close touch with their neighbors. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Some people were born gifted, but I wasn’t. Well into my sixties, I was 41 searching for something I did really well. When my friend advised me to join an art class, I 42 but finally decided to have a go. Now here I was staring at a 43 canvas (画布), with a photograph of a sunflower beside it, wondering what I was doing in this class. “Grid off (分格) the photo and canvas into squares,” Debbie, my teacher, walked us through the 44 of painting. As I followed the instructions, I thought back on my past 45 to make artwork. In junior high, I eagerly chose art, but my enthusiasm was 46 . The teacher’s harsh criticism quickly made me drop the class. Then in college, I 47 a drawing class but barely kept up, leaving my confidence 48 again. After that, my creative energies were restricted only to secret 49 . This time, I wouldn’t let that happen again. I gridded off my picture and painted just one 50 at a time. My shaky hands gradually 51 and found their rhythm. Little by little, a cheerful sunflower came to life. Debbie had told us, “Don’t think of it as part of a bigger picture. And don’t guess at where it 52 with the rest.” A single sunflower had brought me more 53 than an entire field of flowers. The sunflower finally 54 and bloomed (开花) within me: I was a late bloomer, finally uncovering a truth we too often forget — take small steps and dreams have no 55 limit. 41. A. already B. still C. ever D. just 42. A. applied B. commented C. hesitated D. survived 43. A. blank B. strange C. rough D. painted .44. A. trends B. chores C. tests D. basics 45. A. attempts B. excuses C. promises D. reactions 46. A. short-sighted B. short-lived C. ever-growing D. far-reaching 47. A. missed B. skipped C. designed D. braved 48. A. in turn B. in return C. in pieces D. in tears 49. A. hobbies B. careers C. policies D. rules 50. A. photo B. square C. sunflower D. class 51. A. steadied B. froze C. ached D. sweated 52. A. meets B. competes C. deals D. fits 53. A. joy B. luck C. patience D. fame 54. A. took shape B. took root C. died out D. faded away 55. A. status B. gender C. age D. ability 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Wu Yize is a professional snooker (斯诺克) player from Lanzhou, Gansu, China. Born on 14 October, 2003, he has quickly become one of the most exciting young 56 (talent) in the sport. In May 2026, Wu made history by winning the World Snooker Championship, 57 (defeat) Shaun Murphy in a dramatic final. At just 22 years old, he became the first post-2000 player and only the second Chinese 58 (clam) snooker’s most famous title. His rise has been rapid. Wu turned professional in 2021 and 59 (name) Rookie (新人) of the Year in 2022. He won his first ranking title at the 2025 International Championship, where he produced four century breaks (四杆破百) and beat John Higgins 10-6. That victory served 60 a sign that he was now among the top players. Wu is a player 61 extraordinary long potting (击球入袋) sets him apart from others — many experts consider him the best long-range potter in the game today. When under pressure, he can 62 (instant) turn defence into attack with impossible pots. What’s more, Wu is not just 63 fearless attacker; his safety play and smart decision-making have also improved a lot. During his 2026 world title run, he defeated Mark Selby, in which he showed great 64 (brave) and all-round skill. Off the table, Wu is known for his constant practice — often training over six hours a day. Since winning the world championship, he 65 (set) his sights on more titles and aimed to inspire a new generation of Chinese snooker players. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你校将举办主题为“学习科学家精神”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1．简单介绍一位科学家；2．他/她身上值得学习的品质；3．呼吁同学们向科学家学习。 注意：1．词数80左右；2．开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Good morning, everyone. It’s my great honour to deliver a speech here. ______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thanks for your listening! 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 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。 The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花). Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg. The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and recorded Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was. However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled (爬) over the empty order book. Its blank pages showed not many people wanted handmade things these days. “Want to see my treasure?” Grandpa’s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草图) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a boy missing two teeth was smiling at the camera, holding a curved (弯曲的) spoon proudly. “Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper had an article about his curved stairs. It was inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.” Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told,” Clara said to herself, taking out her phone again. This time, she aimed to share not just the work, but the story behind it. 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。 The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video. _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop. _______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $