2025-2026学年江苏省兴化中学高一上学期12月月考英语试题
总分: 150分 考试时间: 120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a flower shop. B. In a restaurant. C. In a kitchen.
2. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Go to the factory. B. Deliver a car. C. Contact a customer.
3. Who might Barbara be
A. A video analyst. B. A website designer. C. A travel blogger.
4. Why is the man upset
A. The Chess Club is full B. His father won't help him. C. He can't join the Drama Club.
5. What does the man probably want to do
A. Go to the hotel gym. B. Get an extra key. C. Look for the lift.
第二节 共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man's advice for the woman's trip
A. She should go to Pisa.
B. She can travel around Venice by boat.
C. She'd better stay in Rome.
7. How long will the woman probably stay in Rome
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman hope to join the club
A. To create new traditions.
B. To organize cultural events.
C. To explore various cultures.
9. Which club activity does the woman probably like best
A. Cultural nights.
B. International food fair.
C. Games from different countries.
10. What is the woman hoping for
A. Making new friends.
B. Sharing her school life.
C. Developing the small town.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What's wrong with the TV
A. There is no picture.
B. The sound is too loud.
C. It takes up too much space.
12. How does the man react(反应) after hearing the TV problem
A. He refuses to repair it. B. He apologizes right away. C. He argues about the purchase time.
13. What does the woman want to do
A. Have the TV repaired. B. Ask for a new TV. C. Return the TV.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show
A. To help raise the crew's pay.
B. To raise money for the post - production.
C. To follow the practice in show business.
15. What enables Emily to try different things in her field
A. Her university education. B. The television industry. C. Her teaching experience.
16. What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre
A. Funny. B. Tiring. C. useful
17. What is the man doing
A. Hosting a workshop. B. Declaring a new season. C. Conducting an interview.
听第10段材料，回答第18至 20题。
18. Where was the speaker adopted(领养)
A. In the U. S. B. In Singapore. C. In Cambodia.
19. Why will the speaker donate half of his book's profits
A. To show his thankfulness.
B. To fund his writing project.
C. To improve his book's sales.
20. What is the speaker talking about in the end
A. His future plan for a new book.
B. His personal thanks to his wife.
C. His encouragement to people in trouble.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分42.5分)
第一节 (共12小题，每小题2.5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。
A
It was a normal day in Altitude, a town high in the mountains. People were going about their daily routines, not knowing the disaster that was soon to come. Suddenly, the ground under their feet began to shake. Then people were thrown off their feet and objects flew off shelves. The sound of breaking glass and falling buildings filled the air.
Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.
The streets were messy. Traffic lights were out, cars were overturned, and people were running in fear. Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people. As they reached the top, the full force of the earthquake hit, but Alice and the others managed to stay on top of the hill.
After what seemed like a century, the earthquake finally stopped. Alice looked down at the town she had called home. It was in ruins. Houses were destroyed, roads were cracked open, and a large crack had formed in the middle of the town square.
Alice knew she had to help. She joined hands with other survivors and they began the rescue effort. With simple tools and their bare hands they dug through the stones and bricks to find anyone who might be trapped inside. In the following days, Alice and the other survivors worked tirelessly to help, providing food, water, and medical aid to those in need. With the help of rescue teams and volunteers from around the country, they slowly but surely began to rebuild their town.
Alice’s experience changed her forever. She realized that life was uncertain, but also that people could come together in times of difficulty. She determined to help others whenever she could and above all never to forget the power of community.
1. What did Alice do shortly after the earthquake hit
A. She stayed where she was.
B. She rushed to a hill nearby.
C. She helped others evacuate their homes.
D. She hurried away without taking anything.
2. What can we infer from the text
A. The town was rebuilt overnight with others help.
B. The earthquake had lasted a century before it stopped.
C. The town people were fully prepared for the earthquake.
D. Alice probably had learned how to survive an earthquake.
3. What kind of person is Alice
A. Calm and helpful. B. Warm and honest.
C. Outgoing and kind-hearted. D. Determined and creative.
4. What did Alice learn from her experience
A. Earthquakes could be prevented.
B. Helping others came first in disasters.
C. Life was not uncertain or unpredictable.
D. Community mattered in times of difficulty.
B
Everyone knows this: Slowly turn up the heat on a frog in a pot of water, and the frog won’t hop out. Unaware of the slight increase in heat, it will stay put until — well, until it dies. When it comes to the effect of rising global temperatures on amphibians (两栖动物), the frog-boiling fable is more than just a metaphor (隐喻).
Climate change is becoming one of the biggest threats to frogs and other amphibians, according to a major study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Between 2004 and 2022, rising temperatures became the primary reason why more than 100 amphibian species were slipping toward extinction.
The spread of disease among frogs and the destruction of their habitats have long been recognized as reasons why many amphibians are decreasing. But this new study establishes climate change as a major risk for amphibians around the world, too. The soft-skinned animals lack the fur and feathers to help adjust their temperature in this hotter and more drought-stricken world.
Less attention is paid to frogs and other amphibians compared to more well-known groups like birds. But losing amphibians would be disastrous because they often act as a key link in the food web of ecosystems, wolfing insects down and, in turn, being eaten by larger predators (捕食者).“Without those amphibians to fill that role, we will see the breakdown of this food web,” said Neam, who works for an Austin-based environmental group.
Luckily, habitat protection and other conservation measures have been taken to help recover more than five dozen amphibians from Costa Rica to Malaysia. “It’s not all bad news,” said Jennifer Luedtke, an amphibian group leader of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. “But we really must build on this improvement and significantly increase investment in amphibian conservation.”
5. How is the topic introduced
A. By listing facts. B. By explaining ideas.
C. By sharing a story. D. By raising a question.
6. What is the main reason for the decrease of amphibians according to the new study
A. The spread of disease. B. The loss of habitats.
C. The rise of temperature. D. The lack of feathers.
7. What will happen if the number of amphibians decreases
A. The food chain will be destroyed. B. Wolves will depend more on insects.
C. Predators will be the key role of the web. D. The ecosystem will become more diverse.
8. How does Luedtke feel about the future of amphibians
A. Worried. B. Hopeful. C. Uncertain. D. Curious.
C
A growing number of companies are building humanoid robots, and these mechanical look-alikes are starting to appear in car factories and delivery places. Some businesses even promise robots for home use. Yet one big question still has no answer: Why bother Why make a robot in a human shape when it could take any imaginable form
The usual answer is that humanoid robots could, in principle, handle any physical jobs a person can. But that “in principle” is doing a lot of heavy lifting. If you’ve watched videos of these robots, you’ll get it - they’re often clumsy, awkward machines. Sure, the technology helping them stand and move has come a long way, but they’re still not as quick or graceful as humans. Meanwhile, robots built for a single job - like an arm shifting goods between conveyor belts (传送带) - are now commonplace. Designed with one purpose, they do it really well, unlike humanoid robots, which aim to do everything but often master nothing.
Another argument is that a human shape makes it easier for people to work with or control robots. This holds some water, especially since many of these machines still need skilled human operators. “Companies often avoid admitting this, calling it a short-term phase, but the dream of fully independent, AI-powered humanoid robots — ones that match or beat human workers — remains a long shot. For now, what we’ve got are human - shaped shells guided by people behind the scenes. When Elon Musk introduced Tesla’s Optimus robot in 2021, he proudly claimed it could teach, babysit, walk dogs, fetch groceries, or pour drinks. Yet those robots weren’t AI-driven, and each was controlled by a hidden human. Notice a pattern These tasks - low-wage, service-oriented jobs — suggest that, for now, humanoid robots just mask human effort with a shiny surface.
Some remote - controlled robots serve real purposes, like in deep - sea exploration. But those machines aren’t shaped like humans — they look like capsules or small vehicles, and they work just fine. The idea that robots must be human - shaped is a failure of imagination.
Yes, humanoid robots look impressive. They remind us of the fantasies in science fictions where machines handle all difficult tasks. But today, they are mostly marketing tools, masking human labor. And a robot that doesn’t truly improve life is missing the point.
9. What does the underlined phrase ”holds some water" mean in paragraph 3
A. Provides sufficient evidence. B. Makes much sense.
C. Is partly reasonable. D. Is widely accepted.
10. Why does the author mention Tesla’s Optimus robot
A. To prove humanoid robots are better.
B. To highlight its impressive technology.
C. To show it can replace human workers.
D. To suggest it is in the charge of humans.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward humanoid robots
A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Neutral. D. Cautious.
12. What is the best title for the passage
A. When Humanoid Robots Miss Potential B. How Humanoid Robots Miss Goals
C. What functions Humanoid Robots Lack Now D. Why Humanoid Robots Fall Short
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。
How many books have you finished since high school Between study work, family, and social lives, trying to find time to read can require more effort than a relaxing hobby. How to fit books into your tight schedule ___13___
Borrow more books than you can consume. Libraries have extremely large “limits” on items you can check out. ___14___ Return anything you don’t get to. Some of the most efficient readers I’ve talked to return five out of six books unread. This is not something to feel guilty about.
___15___ If you have a whole morning to read, you might want some variety. People who read a lot have something going to satisfy all appetites.
Try the 50-page rule. If you feel you have to finish all the books you start, you may get caught up on something boring and not read again for weeks. ___16___ You’ll find something else you love more soon.
Ignore any thoughts about what you “should” be reading. It is OK if you won’t make it through a lot of the world’s great literature. Read what you want. ___17___ If you’re only reading because you “should” read, then over time, reading will drop from the top of your list down to laundry level or going to the dentist.
A. Read more than one book at a time.
B. Humans don’t do well with suffering long term.
C You may have trouble deciding what to read first.
D. So go crazy and grab anything that looks interesting.
E. Quit after a few dozen pages if you’re not feeling it.
F. Reading is one of the most pleasurable activities out there.
G. Here’s how to make more time for your favorite page-turners.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分37.5分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
One summer night in a seaside cottage, a boy felt himself ___18___ from bed and carried in his father’s arms on to the beach. Overhead the sky twinkled with stars. Watch! ___19___, as his father spoke, one of the stars moved. It ___20___ across the dark sky like golden fire. And before the wonder of this could ___21___, another star leaped from its place, then another, diving towards the restless sea.
“What’s this ” the child asked in ___22___.
“Shooting stars. They ___23___ every year on a certain August night.”
That was all: just an ___24___ encounter of something mysterious and beautiful. But back in bed, the child stared for a long time into the dark, with mind full of the falling stars.
I was the ___25___ seven-year-old boy whose father believed that a new experience ___26___ more for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep.
My father had, to a marvelous degree, the gift of opening doors for children, of leading them into areas of splendid ___27___. Children are naturally curious, but they need someone to ___28___ them. This subtle (巧妙的) art of adding new dimensions to a child’s world doesn’t ___29___ require a great deal of time. It simply ___30___ doing things more often with children instead of for them or to them. Good parents know this: The most precious gift they can give a child is to spark their flame of ___31___. That night is still deeply ___32___ in my memory. Next year, when August comes with its shooting stars, my son will be seven.
18. A. hidden B. robbed C. lifted D. kicked
19. A. Unbelievably B. Anxiously C. Simply D. Accidentally
20. A. exploded B. circled C. spread D. flashed
21. A. fade B. work C. attack D. continue
22. A. amazement B. horror C. relief D. delight
23. A. blow up B. turn up C. show off D. give away
24. A. uncomfortable B. unbearable C. undetected D. unexpected
25. A. curious B. determined C. fortunate D. chosen
26. A. worked B. mattered C. deserved D. proved
27. A. newness B. emptiness C. freedom D. innovation
28. A. protect B. challenge C. guide D. believe
29. A. absolutely B. basically C. possibly D. necessarily
30. A. involves B. risks C. admits D. resists
31. A. hope B. curiosity C. faith D. wisdom
32. A. trapped B. set C. lost D. rooted
第二节 短文语法填空(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。
No culture in the world has produced a longer continuous tradition of garden design than ____33____ of China. Originally, a typical Chinese garden merely were made up of useful trees planted ____34____ the walls around a farmhouse.
In a Chinese garden, a strong ____35____ (believe) in a sense of unity with nature is required. The concept of ____36____ (it)composition is to “bring out the rhythm of nature”. It is a place ____37____ visitors can appreciate the classic beauty with an educated mind and eye.
Plants are not essential to the integrity of a Chinese garden. Rocks and water come first, ____38____ (follow) by architecture, plants, trees and flowers. To the Chinese, their associations were far ____39____ (important) than looks. Bamboo, which bends in the wind and doesn't break, symbolizes ____40____ honourable man.
Irregularity of design is the key to the success of a garden. Just as all other art forms in the Chinese culture ____41____ (affect) by Confucianism or Taoism, two main _____42_____ (philosophy) in China, so has the Chinese garden. This is reflected in the importance placed on its sitting.
第三节 单词拼写(共15小题，每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)
根据首字母或中文提示写出单词，并注意所填单词的适当形式。
43. The director introduced the film b________ before it started. (根据首字母单词拼写)
44. The best-selling novel has been a________ into several successful films over the past decade. (根据首字母单词拼写)
45. The firefighter rushed into the burning building without h______ to save the trapped family. (根据首字母单词拼写)
46. The temperature this week is above a________ for this time of year, so many people are going to the beach. (根据首字母单词拼写)
47. She is known for her c________ approach to designing movie props, which makes every scene look unique. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. All the a________ suddenly fell silent, deeply touched by the actor’s last line. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. It is t________ of him to arrive at school early every day and start reading in the classroom. (根据首字母单词拼写)
50. As the ship slowly left the harbor, we all stood aboard, w ________ goodbye to our friends on the shore. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. Scientific e________ of the deep ocean has found many unknown species and changed our understanding of life on Earth. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. The team worked hard to ensure the ________ (维持) of high quality throughout the film’s production. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. ________ (受伤的) athletes were immediately taken to the hospital, but both insisted on returning to the match. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. I would appreciate it if you could keep me ________ (更新) on the project. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. She ________ (承认) having driven the car without insurance yesterday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
56. His hard work and success have ________ (激励) many young people to pursue their dreams instead of giving up easily. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57. She has been training in ________ (体操) since she was six and now represents her city in national competitions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
58. 假定你是李华，你校英语报开设了一个介绍影视作品的专栏，请根据下面表格中的提示为该栏目写一篇关于电影《哪吒之魔童降世》的影评。
片名 Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child
导演 饺子
剧情 影片讲述了哪吒因一场失误而降生为“魔童”的故事。他总是遭到村民的惧怕与憎恨，但在父母的关爱和与敖丙的友情支撑下，他拒绝向不公的命运屈服，努力改变人生，彰显了影片抗争命运的主题。
评论 推荐这部优秀动画电影并简述理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右：
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：命运 fate
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
59. 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。
Sports are more than competitions. To me, they mean growth under the care of others. I learned this the hard way.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me. “Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!” Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever there were some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that but for a sports meet. By mistake my name was put on the list of the women’s 1,500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late. My deskmate was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn’t run that race in your place, because I’ve signed up for three events already.” Other girls of the class said the same.
I was dumbfounded (目瞪口呆), 1,500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare (噩梦) I’d ever have!
You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet, they said.
My deskmate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will train together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too,I said to myself. But still, 1,500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. Every afternoon after class, my deskmate ran beside me.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if to run beside me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在以下位置作答。
With the shot of the starting gun I rushed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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