四川省成都华西中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月月考英语

高二年级上期10月定时练习（英语学科） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 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。每段录音读两遍。 1. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Call the doctor. B. Take a second pill. C. Try another medicine. 2. Why doesn’t the man go to the swimming pool? A. The changing rooms aren’t safe. B. He doesn’t have time. C. It gets too crowded. 3. How does the woman feel about the cleaning service? A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Angry. 4. What was the man’s problem? A. He didn’t read the signs carefully. B. He couldn’t see the whole exhibition. C. He didn’t understand most of the paintings. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The decoration. B. The heating system. C. The apartments. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a ticket office. B. In a travel agency. C. In an information center. 7. How much should the woman pay for her ticket? A. £45. B.£35. C.£27. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What will the woman probably do next? A. Go upstairs. B. Walk back. C. Turn right. 9. Where will the woman go first? A. Future World. B. The Launchpad. C. Cloud Jupiter. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What sport does the woman suggest first? A. Ice skating. B. Basketball. C. Skiing. 11. How does the woman describe the ice stadium? A. It’s popular. B. It’s expensive. C. It’s affordable. 12. What does the man offer to share with the woman? A. Knee guards. B. Weather app. C. Hiking shoes. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To get an extension. B. To ask for leave. C. To hand in a paper. 14. What did the woman do last night? A. She took the wrong taxi. B. She left her notebook computer in the taxi. C. She returned to the library as soon as she got home. 15. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Telephone the driver. B. Contact the taxi companies. C. Check the library carefully. 16. What do we know about the woman? A. She got home early last night. B. She didn’t back up her work. C. She lost her USB drive. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who is Patrick Millar? A. A well-known cook. B. A director of the Palace Hotel. C. A host of the Food and Drink Show. 18. What did Christine do first after leaving school? A. She took a cookery course. B. She worked in the Palace Hotel. C. She attended a secretarial college. 19. What is Christine expected to do for Patrick? A. Collect books. B. Deal with customers. C. Prepare the working lunch. 20. What does Christine say about her job? A. She has a lot to do every day. B. She learns a lot from it. C. She enjoys it very much. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Davy Notebooks Project Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) was a British chemist and inventor. He is best remembered for discovering several chemical elements and inventing the Davy lamp, which greatly improved safety for coal miners. His personal notes, laboratory journals, and letters are invaluable for researchers studying the history of science. We would be grateful to any volunteers who can help us transcribe (转录) Davy’s handwritten notes so that people around the world can continue to learn from them. How does the transcription process work? This project focuses on a selection of materials spanning the early 1800s. In total, about 1,500 pages are available for transcription. To make the most of volunteers’ time, we first used HTRflow, an AI-powered handwritten text recognition tool, to generate draft transcriptions of the handwritten materials. Afterwards, we ask you to review and correct the machine-generated output. This approach focuses your efforts where human judgement matters most. Who was Davy corresponding with? We have identified several famous individuals that he wrote to regularly: ● Michael Faraday: A scientist who began as Davy’s laboratory assistant. Their letters mainly discussed chemical experiments. ● Samuel Coleridge: A famous English poet. He and Davy were close friends, and their letters show a fascinating mix of science and literary beauty. ● Thomas Beddoes: A medieal doctor who worked with Davy in his early years, focusing on medical research. Why do your contributions matter? The transcriptions will make Davy’s collection searchable, allowing future researchers to search by keywords such as place names, people, and other topics of interest. We are aiming to make these materials available through an online digital exhibition for scholars, students, and curious people from around the world. 21. What are volunteers mainly expected to do in this project? A. Revise the mistakes made by an AI tool. B. Select the raw materials for transcription. C. Generate draft transcriptions of the notes. D. Write a biography for Sir Humphry Davy. 22. Which field did Davy’s letters to Michael Faraday mainly focus on? A. Chemistry. B. Medicine. C. Literature. D. Economy. 23. What is the significance of voluntary work? A. Satisfying the curiosity of historians. B. Offering resources for future studies. C. Listing keywords for curious people. D. Gathering materials for an exhibition. B When I was young, I loved paper cutting and I was pretty good at it. As I grew up, I became busy and didn’t have much time for it. Later, I stopped doing it. However, the news I came across online touched my heart and changed my mind. A little girl from Jieyang, Guangdong was practicing lion dance when a professional lion dance performance team passed by. As soon as they saw the girl practicing, they started to beat drums and gongs (锣) for her and quickly she did a lion dance in return. People around all cheered for her. Her love for the ancient Chinese culture evoked my strong memories of paper cutting. I remembered the happy times of making paper cuttings with my teacher and friends in the club. When I was ten, I joined the paper cutting club. Every Monday and Friday, I learned to make paper cuttings there. Our teacher, Ms. Li, was very talented. With a pair of scissors and a piece of paper, she could create lively works. That amazed us. And we learned much from her. Together, we created lots of works. They covered many topics, including animals, flowers and things about Chinese history. Every time we held a paper cutting show, our works attracted many visitors. The girl in the news encouraged me to go on with paper cutting. I want to be an inheritor (继承者) of the ancient Chinese culture. Together with other inheritors, I hope to pass down our excellent culture. 24. What did the girl do after the team began to beat drums and gongs for her? A. She watched their show carefully. B. She did a lion dance in return. C. She cheered for the team. D. She made a paper cutting for the team. 25. The underlined word “evoked” means “______” in Paragraph 2. A. brought back B. took away C. cut off D. depended on 26. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. The long history of paper cutting. B. The steps of making paper cuttings. C. The writer’s happy times of making paper cuttings. D. The writer’s plans for setting up a paper cutting club. 27. Which of the following is TRUE? A. The writer wasn’t good at paper cutting at a young age. B. Now the writer practices paper cutting twice a week. C. The writer hopes to be an inheritor of paper cutting. D. After watching the news, the writer decided to learn lion dance. C It is universally recognized that outdoor nature activities benefit human mental health, such as park walks and listening to birdsong. People tend to regard birdwatching as a dull pastime, yet a recent study proves its unique value. Compared with simply listening to birdsong or taking nature walks, half an hour of birdwatching delivers more obvious effects in lifting spirits, improving physical health and relieving stress, greatly strengthening people’s bond with nature. Two core natural mechanisms explain the advantages of birdwatching. Firstly, rooted in biophilia (亲生物性), humans are inherently connected with nature and belong to the natural world, so natural environments can bring people a sense of comfort and relaxation. Secondly, rich biodiversity represented by birds serves as a natural remedy (疗法), effectively easing mental pressure and motivating people to engage in physical exercise. Birdwatching improves well-being by inspiring positive emotions, the fundamental source of mental health. A relevant study experiment divided participants into two groups: one group counted bird numbers while the other rated their joy of watching different bird species. Both groups gained mental improvements, but those who focused on emotional feelings achieved far better results, confirming that active awareness of positive emotions maximizes the benefits of birdwatching. Furthermore, birdwatching brings people a profound sense of awe. It demands full attention on wildlife rather than self-focus, allowing people to immerse themselves in nature completely. Besides, the activity can trigger psychological flow, a state of deep concentration. Bird lovers devote themselves to observing and studying bird behaviors, driven by continuous curiosity and engagement. This focused flow state brings pleasant endorphins and a strong sense of accomplishment, greatly promoting overall well-being. As a simple and rewarding outdoor activity, birdwatching is definitely worthy of being tried by people to embrace nature and gain mental and physical improvements. 28. What do we know about birdwatching? A. It is widely regarded as a beneficial activity. B. It teaches people to be connected with nature. C. It has greater effects than the other remedies. D. It outweighs walks and birdsong in lifting spirits. 29. Why does the author mention the experiment in paragraph 3? A. To enhance readers’ involvement in birdwatching. B. To prove the insignificance of counting bird numbers. C. To present the advantages of boosting positive emotions. D. To show the benefits of positive emotions in birdwatching. 30. What is the author’s attitude towards birdwatching? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Favorable. D. Indifferent. 31. What is the main idea of the text? A. The profound history of birdwatching. B. The role of biodiversity in well-being. C. The unique benefits of birdwatching. D. The link between emotions and health. D People today are much cleverer than they were in previous generations. A study of 72 countries found that average IQs rose by 2.2 points per decade between 1948 and 2020. This stunning change is known as the Flynn Effect after James Flynn, the scientist who first noticed it. Flynn was initially confused by his discovery. It took millions of years for the brain to evolve. How could it improve so rapidly over just a few decades? The answer is largely that people were becoming better nourished and mentally stimulated. Just as muscles need food and exercise to grow strong, the brain also needs the right nutrients and activity to develop. Kids today are much less likely to be malnourished (营养不良的) than they were in past decades, and more likely to go to school. Yet there is no room for satisfaction. In poor and middle-income countries, many children are still too ill-fed to reach the cognitive potential. The world grows enough food, but several obstacles stop nutrients getting into young brains. One is war. Families sheltering around cannot risk out to plant or harvest, and some governments intentionally starve certain regions into submission. Another is disease. Hungry children fall sick more often, and the energy they spend battling bugs cannot be devoted to growing brains. Poverty is also a big part of the problem. But global data from UNICEF, an aid agency, show that although half the children with very restricted diets (including no more than two food groups) are indeed from poor families, the other half are not. Other factors, such as poor eating habits, are to blame as well. Research about how to overcome the obstacles is needed. Some argue that human intelligence will matter less as people entrust (委托) their thinking to artificial intelligence. To assume this would be as foolish as betting 100 years ago that the invention of the car would make it unnecessary to walk. In the workplace, human intelligence and AI will probably assist each other. And brains are for the joy of thinking, as well as earning money. Steven Pinker of Harvard University calls human intelligence “a tailwind in life”, helping people adapt rationally to new challenges or a changing environment. For a modest price, the next generation can have a stronger tailwind. It would not only be wrong to refuse them the tailwind. It would be stupid. 32. What can we learn about the Flynn Effect? A. Average IQs have risen fast in the past decades. B. Intelligence has been stable across generations. C. People now are as intelligent as their ancestors. D. Better education leads to improved physical health. 33. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean? A. The Flynn Effect has reached its peak. B. Global problems continue despite IQ gains. C. Society values human intelligence less. D. Malnutrition is merely a result of poverty. 34. What does the author think of artificial intelligence? A. Useless. B. Unique. C. Beneficial. D. Ineffective. 35. What is the best title for the passage? A. Stages of IQ Development. B. Secrets to Rising IQs Worldwide. C. Insights Into Global IQ Trend. D. Influence of the Flynn Effect. 第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you ever feel like you’re always busy, yet you aren’t sure that you’re actually getting things done? Or have you reached full capacity, but still feel like you should be doing more? You could be stuck in a productivity trap. 36 Here are three productivity traps you may be stuck in and how to address them. You’re switching between tasks. Multitasking may feel productive, but it splits your attention and slows you down. 37 These are the tasks you will commit to focusing on first. This small reset restores direction and keeps you from jumping between tasks. 38 When your days are filled with constant output, your brain doesn’t have the space it needs to generate new ideas. Without time for inspiration, motivation and creativity can quickly dry up. So schedule intentional time for activities that leave you feeling energized. This could mean reading, going for a walk, or spending time on hobbies you love. You never feel “done”. Your to-do list feels like it’s growing faster than you can tick things off. 39 Over time, this “never-finished” feeling risks leading you closer to burnout. Instead of focusing on what’s left to do, keep a “done” list to track your progress. It can give you something to look back on when you are feeling overloaded. Real productivity isn’t a race to get more and more tasks done. 40 When you manage to break free from the productivity trap and start working with your brain instead of against it, you can create the space to achieve more of what truly matters. A. You’d better schedule time to rest. B. You’re lacking motivation or creativity. C. The more I do, the longer my to-do list grows. D. It’s about balancing focus, energy, and intention. E. Take a moment to set a simple three-item priority list. F. And even when you do get things done, it doesn’t feel like enough. G. It is the feeling of being endlessly busy, while real priorities remain untouched. 第三部分 语言运用（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。 A woman is volunteering in a shelter. It all started because she missed her own 41 . Sandy was at a loss when her beloved Angus died last year — terribly lonely, yet not quite 42 for a new dog in her life. 43 , she decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter and spend some quality time with furry friends who, like her, were 44 their old buddies (伙伴). Remembering that her dog had loved being read to, she brought along a 45 there. It’s now been 18 months since Sandy first began 46 her chair beside the dog house. Shelter workers say it really calms down the dogs, but Sandy says it does more 47 to her than it does to the dogs. Sandy was 48 that photos of her reading to dogs were spreading on the Internet until the media started calling. Kathleen, a fellow shelter volunteer was so touched by the sight of her 49 to an old dog that she took a photo and posted it on the Internet. She was so 50 with the dogs — I watched her read to several — and they just loved being 51 by her, “Kathleen said. Inspired by Sandy’s style of 52 , the shelter has announced that a reading marathon is being 53 for next September. The plan is to get kids in the neighborhood 54 in reading to the animals, with the added benefit of reading practice for the two-leggers, along with plenty of friendly 55 for the four-leggers. 41. A. husband B. kid C. dog D. animal 42. A. ready B. free C. sorry D. grateful 43. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Besides D. Therefore 44. A. comforting B. admiring C. missing D. helping 45. A. toy B. book C. camera D. photo 46. A. settling into B. stepping into C. heading for D. looking for 47. A. duty B. work C. good D. wrong 48. A. uneasy B. unsure C. unhappy D. unaware 49. A. reading B. attending C. waving D. whispering 50. A. content B. patient C. strict D. careful 51. A. interviewed B. trained C. petted D. photographed 52. A. teaching B. living C. thinking D. volunteering 53. A. accepted B. predicted C. recorded D. organized 54. A. involved B. experienced C. united D. relaxed 55. A. competition B. company C. service D. advice 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。 Chinese musician Liu Huan, famous for his strong voice and many great works, was one of China’s most well-known 56 (singer). He died in Shanghai on Sept 25, aged 63. He was born in Tianjin in 1963. Unlike many professional musicians, he studied French literature at the Beijing Institute of International Relations. His liberal arts education has 57 (great) broadened his horizons and laid a solid foundation for his unique artistic style. Liu Huan stepped into the music industry in 58 1980s. He soon stood out for his powerful, clear and infectious voice. He was good at 59 (combine) traditional Chinese melody with modern pop music. Over the past decades, he 60 (write) a large number of classic original songs, most of 61 serve as theme songs of famous TV dramas and films. His career reached a peak in 2008. He performed the Olympic theme song You and Me together 62 Sarah Brightman at the Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony. The gentle and 63 (peace) melody perfectly showed the spirit of harmony and friendship, making Liu Huan 64 (know) worldwide. As a modest and talented artist, he is widely respected by the public and fellow musicians. His 65 (die) is a big loss for Chinese music. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校学生会上周三举办了“二手书市”（second-hand book fair）活动。你的澳大利亚网友David对这个活动很感兴趣，写邮件向你了解基本情况。请你给他回一封邮件，介绍此次活动的有关情况。要点如下： 1．活动的目的和内容； 2．你的心得体会； 注意： 1．词数100左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear David, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（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。 Melissa was a single parent of three small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight and she had to work hard to make ends meet. But they still felt blessed with a roof over their heads, food on the plate, clothes on their backs, and even if not a lot, always enough. Not knowing they were poor, the kids just thought their mother was strict in money management. Melissa was really glad about that. Christmas was just around the corner. Although there wasn’t budget for a lot of gifts, Melissa planned to please the kids with a family party. She prepared weeks ahead of time, asking one by one what the kids wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, Melissa managed to spare $ 80 dollars for the whole family to enjoy the fun of Christmas shopping. The big day arrived. Mellissa drove the kids to a nearby Walmart and gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill. “Now, my children,” she announced, “you have two hours to pick a gift in the supermarket. Then we will meet back at the gate.” Excited, the children scattered (四散) and rushed into the supermarket. Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the children’s shining faces were the most precious Christmas gift for her, weren’t they? Sitting in the car, she was waiting patiently, imagining what gifts the kids would choose. She couldn’t wait to share their joy. Two hours later, the kids came back one by one. Tom and Tick rushed to their mother, eyes twinkling with excitement. They showed their gifts to Melissa and jumped with joy. The third child, Ginger, was obviously left behind, who dragged her feet to the car. To everyone’s surprise, Ginger was empty-handed. Melissa said nothing, asked the kids to get into the car and headed home: 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。 Driving home, everyone was talking about their gifts with excitement except the youngest daughter, Ginger. _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “We have so much, but the homeless man doesn’t have anything,” Ginger explained. ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $