2025-2026学年江苏省连云港市东海县城北高级中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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. What will the woman be responsible for
A. Taking care of a cat. B. Doing grocery shopping. C. Cleaning the house.
2. What is probably the woman
A. A student. B. A presenter. C. An office worker.
3. How does the man sound
A. Angry. B. Sorry. C. Understanding.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Some notes. B. An appointment book. C. A to-do list.
5. What does Ben regret doing
A. Working overtime. B. Going climbing. C. Taking painkillers.
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. Who is Sarah
A. The man’s wife. B. Leo’s wife. C. The woman’s neighbor.
7. What is the man going to do next month
A. Move into his new house.
B. Hold a housewarming party.
C. Have his house redecorated.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What satisfies the girl most about her college life
A. Practicing calligraphy every Sunday night.
B. Having more free time.
C. Making like-minded friends.
9. Where does the girl spend most of her spare time
A. In the school gym. B. At the photography club. C. In the school library.
10. What does the man advise the girl to do
A. Explore new interests.
B. Take her studies seriously.
C. Hang out with her classmates.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. For what occasion does the woman plan to make some drinks
A. A family reunion. B. A barbecue party. C. A picnic.
12. What kind of tea does the man usually use to make fruit tea
A. Green tea. B. Oolong tea. C. Black tea.
13. When does the man believe homemade drinks lose their freshness
A. After 24 hours. B. After 48 hours. C. After 72 hours.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the movie Purple Rain mainly about
A. The mysterious death of an actor.
B. The rise of a film company.
C. A guitarist’s road to success.
15. What did Prince do
A. A film director. B. A musician. C. A producer.
16. Why will the movie be adapted for a musical according to the producers
A. To celebrate the movie’s success.
B. To attract people’s attention to original songs.
C. To honor Prince and his achievements.
17. What does the man think of the new musical？
A. Puzzling. B. Promising. C. Old-fashioned.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why is the world's first microwave bag invented
A. People want to eat takeout food less often.
B. People dislike making extra room for microwaves.
C. People desire to have hot meals anywhere at any time.
19. What do we know about the microwave bag？
A. It is powered by a battery pack.
B. The bag itself weighs just 120 grams.
C. It can heat the food inside to 80℃ in just 15 minutes.
20. What is the function of the app called Hotopia
A. Setting the heating temperature inside the microwave bag.
B. Speeding up the cooling process of the microwave bag.
C. Making the microwave bag clean itself.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Theatres and Entertainment
Wales Millennium Centre
This famous waterfront arts centre presents the best in Welsh performing arts. Home to national dance, theatre and music groups, its programme includes large musicals, modern circus, opera and family shows. The special building and friendly welcome make every visit memorable.
Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL
www.wmc.org.uk
Cardiff Arena
Cardiff Arena is the leading live event place in Wales, found in the busy Cardiff Bay area. With space for 5,000 people, it holds big international music shows, family shows, sports events and meetings. The Arena is known for its modern facilities and has become a well- known place for entertainment in Wales.
Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 4EY
www.cardiffarena.wales
The Glee Club
As Cardiff's longest-running comedy club, The Glee Club has been the first stage for many famous comedians.Showing both well-known names and new talents, this small basement place offers very funny nights fromThursday to Sunday. The perfect place to find tomorrow's comedy stars today.
Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HA
www.
The Gate Arts Centre
Housed in a beautifully repaired old building, The Gate offers different programmes of independent films, live music, theatre and visual arts. Especially known for helping new artists and showing creative work, this small place provides a special cultural experience in the heart of the city.
Keppoch Street, Cardiff CF24 3JW
www.
1. Where can people watch modern circus
A At Cardiff Arena. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Wales Millennium Centre. D. At the Gate Arts Centre.
2. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff's oldest comedy club
A. www. B. www.wmc.org.uk
C. www.cardiffarena.wales D. www.
3. What do The Gate Arts Center and Cardiff Arena have in common
A. They both hold live music events. B. They are both located in historic buildings.
C. They mainly support new artists. D. They are known for modern facilities.
B
When you think about who’s responsible for a city’s safety, what people come to mind Police officers, firefighters or emergency response teams Would you put your local meteorologist (气象预报员) in this group That’s the career Ashley Ruiz chose, and she’s now the first female chief meteorologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ruiz predicts the weather for her community.
In 2020, a tornado hit Ruiz’s hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee — and, even closer to home, her house. So she said she knew what a lifesaving job this could be.
However, her job isn’t without difficulties. “Hearing people have been injured, like in a big hurricane, is really hard,” she said. “We try our best to predict the weather as best as we can, and we are getting better. But it can always change.”
Ruiz talked about the new and changing weather patterns. She said, “We are absolutely seeing changes in weather, with more intense and more frequent storms, which relate to climate change.” Weather is changing everywhere, as the planet warms. There are more frequent droughts, stronger storms, and increasing temperature changes. This makes predicting the weather difficult.
Ruiz always knew she was interested in weather and how it affected the world. But her path to a career in meteorology wasn’t easy. She said, “I struggled so hard with math and wanted to give up. But I kept pushing and working hard, and now I’m the first woman chief meteorologist in the Baton Rouge TV market. I’m proud of that.” She wants kids to know they should never give up on their education or their dreams.
4. Why was the disaster in Ruiz’s hometown mentioned in the text
A. To call on people to prepare for disasters.
B. To introduce Ruiz’s unusual childhood experience.
C. To offer a successful example of weather forecast.
D. To show Ruiz’s understanding of the work of a meteorologist.
5. What is a challenge of predicting the weather according to the text
A. Climate change. B. People’s injury.
C. Poor technology. D. Lack of experience.
6. Which word can best describe Ruiz according to the last paragraph
A. Creative. B. Clever. C. Hard-working. D. World-famous.
7. In which section of a newspaper may the text appear
A. Sports. B. People. C. Education. D. Health.
C
A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for developing high-output corn in the U.S., appear to have lost part of that ability, according to a Stanford-led study. With climate change increasing droughts, the findings hold potential for developing more drought-resistant (抗旱的) varieties of corn.
The study, published in the journal Science, uncovers genetic-mechanisms (遗传机制) behind “hydropatterning (水力模式)”, or how plant roots branch toward water and avoid dry spaces in soil. In particular, the researchers discovered that ethylene, a plant hormone (激素) known to help bananas ripen, also influences how roots grow to seek water.
For this study, the researchers developed a new, simplified way to study water sensitivity in roots. They found corn varieties adapted to hot and wet regions like Mexico were very good at making new root branches toward water and avoiding dry areas. In contrast, the varieties adapted to moderate regions of North America frequently grew roots randomly without distinguishing between dry and wet areas in the soil.
“Interestingly, the plants that are better at sensing where the water is are also making deeper root systems,” said lead author Johannes Scharwies. “One idea is that if the plant doesn’t waste time growing root branches into places where it doesn’t find any water and nutrients, then it has more energy to grow deeper down where water is more likely.”
Genetic analyses reveal two plant hormones, auxin and ethylene, play a role in how corn roots respond to water. While auxin was already known to help control this process, ethylene’s involvement was a new discovery. In experiments with thale cress—a model plant often used in research—the researchers found auxin signaling promotes root branch development toward water, while ethylene stops branching when the root is exposed to air.
Further research is needed to better understand the interaction of these genetic pathways before corn varieties can be developed with more drought-resistant root systems, but the findings highlight the significance of studying these localized responses at root tips, researchers said.
8. What is the primary focus of the Stanford-led study
A Drought-resistant corn varieties. B. Ethylene’s effect on fruit ripening.
C. Genetic control of root branching. D. Impact of climate change on plant roots.
9. What can be inferred from Johannes Scharwies’ remarks
A. Plant hormones make a big difference to root growth.
B. Nutrients guarantee better water-seeking root systems.
C. Root branching conserves energy for higher production.
D. Stronger hydropatterning was linked to greater root depth.
10. What can we learn about ethylene from paragraph 5
A. It has long been known to control corn roots’ response to water.
B. It works with auxin to promote root branching toward water.
C. It prevents root branching when the root comes into contact with air.
D. It is the only plant hormone affecting corn roots’ water response.
11. What does the last paragraph suggest future research do
A. Prioritize development of new corn varieties. B. Work out the mechanisms of genetic interactions.
C. Concentrate merely on localized root responses. D. Expand practical applications of hydropatterning.
D
From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton (浮游生物) that gives off sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new for nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants. Reporting in the Cell Press journal Matter on August 27, researchers crafted glow-in-the-dark succulents (肉质植物) that recharge in sunlight. Injected with light-emitting compounds, the plants can shine in various colors and match a small night light at their brightest. The simple, low-cost method may help lay the foundation for sustainable, plant-based lighting systems.
“Picture the world of science fiction movie Avatar, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem,” says first author Shuting Liu of South China Agricultural University. “We wanted to make that vision possible using materials we already work with in the lab. Imagine glowing trees replacing streetlights.”
Glowing greenery isn’t a new idea. Past studies have designed similar plants using genetic engineering. But the glow is often weak and is typically only available in green. The methods were also complex and costly.
Instead of changing cells to glow through genetic modification, researchers from South China Agricultural University used afterglow phosphor (磷光粉) particles — materials similar to those found in glow-in-the-dark toys. These compounds absorb light and release it slowly over time. For the particles to travel through leaf tissues, the researchers had to get the size just right: around 7 micrometers, roughly the width of a red blood cell.
“Smaller particles moved easily within the plant but they had low brightness,” says leading researcher Shuting Liu. “Larger particles glowed brighter but couldn’t travel far inside the plant.”
The glowing succulents’ light fades over time, and the team are still studying the long-term safety of the materials for the plants. Still, the concept could offer a sustainable alternative for low-intensity lighting in pathways, gardens, or indoor decoration. The team is also exploring how the method can light up plants beyond succulents.
12. What can be inferred about glowing plants in nature
A. They are rarely found in the wild. B. They seldom give out other light but green.
C. They are completely artificial creations. D. They have been studied for a long time.
13. How did Shuting Liu introduce her study on glowing plants
A. By giving examples. B. By defining a concept.
C. By imagining a scene. D. By providing statistics.
14. What is the main advantage of the new method compared to previous approaches
A. It is simpler and less expensive. B. It produces more colorful light.
C. It is more environmentally friendly. D. It suits a wider range of plant species.
15. What should be paid special attention to when choosing phosphor particles
A. Weight. B. Measure. C. Quantity. D. Color.
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。
Have you ever felt the need to be alone for a while I don’t mean situations when you should be alone, but occasions where you are with a group of people at a party or a restaurant. You get tired of jumping from conversation to conversation, and your mind starts to wander towards that interesting book you left halfway done, or that movie you have been meaning to watch. ___16___ Now before you rush to defense, please understand that being an introvert (内向的人)is completely normal.
A common misunderstanding about introverts is that they are loners or anti-social. ___17___ They have friends, probably not as many as extroverts (外向的人), but enough to suit their needs for human interaction. Scientifically, all humans fall somewhere between being an introvert and being an extrovert, and at least 25 percent of us are introverts.
___18___ Therefore, the ability to network is extremely valuable. Of course, sometimes introverts might be as capable of talking with people as extroverts, but sometimes they have to force themselves to engage with others in order to “fit in”. While extroverts feel comfortable shaking hands and making jokes, introverts get increasingly exhausted. ___19___ For the introverted, to continue in this awkward situation could really end up bringing them harm, with individuals reporting to suffer from loss of sleep, panic attacks and depression.
___20___ They form deep thoughts conduct themselves carefully, and pay significant attention to detail. So, for the best results in a project involving group work, both introverts and extroverts are needed.
A Society appears to favor extroverts.
B. Most introverts however, are just regular people.
C. These are feelings usually typical of an introvert.
D. Introverts tend to recover by spending time alone.
E. You might have ignored that “strange” thought you had before.
F. Introverts, just like extroverts, have their own set of advantages.
G. Even if standing alone for a while, they get asked “Why are you all by yourself ”
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。
An elderly friend wrote to me recently. She was discouraged about her ____21____ health. But the thing that ____22____ her most was that she was no longer able to volunteer and help her ____23____ the way she used to. At the end of the ____24____, she asked me, “What can I do to make this world better at my age ”
I ____25____ her back that every little thing she does can make this world better, and that even the briefest smile can change a life. And I shared a ____26____ that I’d read recently. A young man had ____27____ on life. He had become so filled with sadness and ____28____ that he decided to go to his apartment and let everything go to hell. As he was walking home he stopped at a corner to wait for a car to ____29____. As the car drove slowly by, the woman behind the ____30____ looked directly at him and flashed him a huge smile. That smile was so warm, so joyful, and so caring that it ____31____ him that there was still some goodness left in the world, and he decided not to ____32____ his life but rather to try and live it fully again.
I reminded my friend that while we all try to do big things in this world, it is ____33____ the little things we do each day that make a difference. A shared smile, a caring word, or an act of kindness can all help to ____34____ a heart, uplift a soul and change a life. In the end, it is these things that ____35____ the world and us.
21. A. tiring B. failing C. forbidding D. promising
22. A. interested B. puzzled C. amazed D. bothered
23. A. community B. company C. position D. county
24. A. application B. term C. letter D. book
25. A. turned B. rolled C. talked D. wrote
26. A. story B. word C. form D. message
27. A. set out B. got in C. given up D. looked down
28. A. hope B. despair C. stress D. energy
29. A. pass B. stop C. drive D. run
30. A. street B. road C. car D. wheel
31. A. informed B. ensured C. convinced D. confused
32. A. miss B. waste C. risk D. save
33. A. actually B. merely C. barely D. ultimately
34. A. respect B. warm C. know D. handle
35. A. relieve B. guide C. witness D. change
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。
The Great Wall, one of the most famous ____36____ (landmark) in the world, stretches across the northern part of China like a huge dragon. With a total ____37____ (long) of over 21,000 kilometers, it is the longest man-made structure ever built. ____38____ (it) construction began as early as the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn Period, and continued through different dynasties — most notably the Qin Dynasty, ____39____ sections were connected to form a unified defense system, and the Ming Dynasty. Originally, the Great Wall ____40____ (build) for military defense: it protected ancient Chinese empires from attacks by nomadic groups from the north. Along the wall, there are watchtowers ____41____ (employ) to spot enemies and send signals, battlements, and fortresses used to station troops and store supplies. These features show the great ____42____ (wise) of ancient Chinese engineers and soldiers. Today, the Great Wall is no longer a military structure ____43____ a world-famous tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, millions of visitors from home and abroad come to walk on its stone steps, climb its watchtowers, and enjoy ____44____ breathtaking views of mountains and valleys around it. Sections like Badaling and Mutianyu are especially popular. More than just a wall, the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese history, culture, and national spirit. It stands ____45____ a reminder of the hard work and creativity of ancient Chinese people, and continues to tell the story of China to the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，你校外教David打算带领学生创办每周英语视频播客，现在正在征求学生意见，需要从以下两个主题中选择一个作为播客的主题：“Emotional Outlets（解忧树洞）”或“Futuristic Visions（未来愿景）”。请你写一封英文邮件给外教，内容包括：
（1）你的选择；
（2）你推荐的理由。
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。
参考词汇：播客：podcast
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
I had always wanted a dog since young. My parents were against the idea, saying that taking care of a dog was a lifetime commitment.
On my tenth birthday, Father stepped into the house and announced, “Nancy, you have a new puppy!” I shouted in delight and ran towards Father, only to find it was a toy puppy. My face fell. I turned away. Father explained, “This is a ‘Think-It-Over’ puppy. You should try taking care of it before deciding about a real dog.”
The puppy did look like a real dog from a distance and it even had a dog smell. Inside its body was a computer programmed to make barking sounds. Father handed me a key, which could be stuck into its back to stop its barking. I accepted the puppy, which I named Friday since it was Friday that day.
That evening, my friends and I decided to take Friday to a dog café. It was freezing cold, so I wrapped it in a blanket as if it were a real dog. The computer inside could tell if someone treated it badly, like shaking or not caring for it, and I did not want that recorded.
Having waited in line, we finally got a table. The waiter, not knowing I was carrying a false puppy, asked attentively if I would need a basket with cushion. I told him, “Oh, it’s not a real puppy, but...” Before I could finish my sentence, he gave me an unpleasant look, turned and served other diners who were right there to play with the café’s dogs. I might have seemed unusual to him. During our meal, my friends and I received strange looks from the other dog owners in the café. We ignored them and continued with our own conversation.
After dinner, we went to a nearby shopping mall, where customers were selecting their favorites. My friends were looking at clothes, but I couldn’t. The puppy I was carrying was becoming increasingly heavy. Extremely tired of Friday, I put it down in a corner and just wandered around, seeking clothes I could try on.
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。
Suddenly， Friday started to bark like a real dog.
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The moment I got home， I handed Friday to Father， tears in eyes.
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