2025年南通市高二学年度质量监测
英语
注意事项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，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，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What caused the man to be late
A. That his usual train was canceled.
B. That he left his keys in his office.
C. That he was asked to work extra hours.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Sorry I’m late. I was halfway to the train station when I realized my keys were still on my desk at work.
W: Oh, I hate it when that happens.
M: On the plus side, the later train is not as busy as my usual one!
2. Why does the man decide against getting a VR gaming system
A. He can’t afford it. B. His room is too small. C. He doesn’t have the time to play.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I’d love to have my own VR gaming system.
W: Get yourself one with your yearly prize. You deserve it after working all that overtime!
M: I’d never get to play it. I’ll need a lot of space to move about. Have you seen my place
3. What does the man ask Mary to do at first
A. Clean the dishes. B. Tidy the rooms. C. Study English.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Why are the dishes still sitting there from last night, Mary Isn’t it your turn to wash them
W: But I cleaned all the rooms yesterday because Brian was studying. He said that he’d do the dishes in exchange.
M: Okay, I’ll go speak to him.
4. What do the speakers think Angela needs to do
A. Find some new interests.
B. Forget about the past and move on.
C. Express her expectations for her new job.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Is Angela still upset about what happened
M: Yes. I think she can be understood for being angry. The whole thing was unfair. But it’s for her own good to let it go.
W: Definitely. Holding onto the past will only hurt herself more in the end.
5. What is the woman probably struggling with
A. Ability. B. Future. C. Focus.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I’m sure my smartphone is making me stupid.
W: I worry about that, too! I used to read many books in a year, but now I can hardly finish a magazine article at a time. If it didn’t organize my whole life, I’d throw it out.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does the woman seem to feel
A. Concerned. B. Sad. C. Annoyed.
7. Which is the cause of the man’s nose problem according to the woman
A. He has a cold.
B. He took the wrong medicine.
C. He reacts badly to certain foods.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: Are you getting a cold or something
M: Oh, my nose always seems to get blocked at this time of night. I don’t know why.
W: That’s strange.
M: Yeah, it’s annoying, but I’ll take some medicine before going to bed, and it’ll clear right up.
W: There must be a reason for it, though. Does it happen every night
M: Most nights, yeah. Usually not long after I’ve had my evening cheese on bread!
W: That could be the problem. Some people react badly to milk-based products!
M: Really Is there anything I can do
W: Try eating fruit instead.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A Learning a new language.
B. Making a study schedule.
C. Meeting homework deadlines.
9. When did Mrs. Martinez probably set the Spanish task
A. On Tuesday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday.
10. What will the man probably do next
A. Take a training course.
B. Set a reminder for the woman.
C. Teach the woman to use an app.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C
【原文】M: How did you get on with that Spanish task
W: I haven’t done it yet.
M: But we’re meant to hand it in this afternoon.
W: No... It’s not due until Friday, like always.
M: Don’t you remember Mrs, Martinez has a training course to go to, so she asked us to hand it in a day early.
W: But she only set the task two days ago.
M: Don’t worry. It only took me about half an hour to do it
W: Okay. I guess I’ll do it at lunch. But I need to come up with a better way for this stuff. Writing reminders down on little bits of paper clearly isn’t working!
M: Don’t you use the school app
W: Honestly, I’ve never understood how it works!
M: It’s easy. I can show you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a school. C. At a restaurant.
12. What do we know about Jay
A. He loves playing jokes on people.
B. He isn’t very good with technology.
C. He doesn’t have a good sense of humor.
13. What does the man decide to do later
A. Prepare dinner for Bryan. B. Contact a friend. C. Fix a computer.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. B
【原文】M: Are you busy
W: Just making dinner. What’s up
M: Our friend Jay’s birthday is coming up, and Bryan wants to play a practical joke on hím.
But I’m not sure...
W: Does Jay generally enjoy that type of thing
M: Usually, yeah. He laughs along.
W: What is Bryan planning
M: He was talking about downloading some computer software, to make Jay think his school laptop is broken. The thing is, Jay is terrible with stuff like that. He’ll have no idea how to fix it, and I can imagine him getting really stressed out.
W: Well, there’s your answer. Harmless jokes are one thing, but if it makes someone upset, then that’s not okay.
M: I totally agree. I just don’t want Bryan to think I’m boring.
W: You’re not being boring. You’re right.
M: Thanks, Mom. I’ll phone him later and say we need a better idea.
W: Good plan. Now call your father downstairs. It’s dinnertime!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Director and actress.
C. Fan and actress.
15. How does the woman know Michael Sheen
A. They’ve made a film together.
B. They share the same manager.
C. They are former schoolmates.
16. What is Michael Sheen’s announcement about
A. Working for free. B. Starting up a charity. C. Taking a break from acting.
17. What lesson does the woman share
A. Selflessness can lead to success
B. Be satisfied with what you have and be helpful
C. You must first help yourself in order to help others,
【答案】14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B
【原文】M: So, what was the hardest scene to film
W: At one point my character and her friend were running through a forest, run after by bad guys. We had to battle the insects, the weather, and the noisy planes flying overhead...
M: Still, it sounds like you had fun!
W: Yeah! I’m excited to see the fans’ response when the movie’s released next summer.
M: You’ve acted opposite some big names. Is there anyone you’d still love to work with
W: Michael Sheen. We’ve known each other since drama school, but never managed to perform together. He’s just so talented, and such a nice guy!
M: Didn’t he recently announce that he’s no longer accepting payment for his roles
W: Yes! As a “not-for-profit” actor, he decided to donate most of his pay to charity.
M: Isn’t that inspiring
W: Absolutely. Success often seems to make people more selfsh (自私的). But I’ve always tried to learn from the writer Joseph Heller—knowing when you have enough and using what’s left to help others.
M: Great! Thanks for joining us on the show today.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Recording an online video.
B. Hosting a TV program.
C. Making a live stream.
19. What is the usual focus of the speaker’s video
A. Fashion tips. B. Photography. C. Chinese culture.
20. What does the speaker ask her fans for their opinion on
A. How to do a live show.
B. Whether or not they like her dress.
C. What her next videos should be about.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. C
【原文】Hi, everyone, it’s your girl, May... And yes, we are live again! I must admit, it’s so cool that don’t have to spend hours in video editing. Although, if I’m not pre-recording, I have to think a lot more about what I want to say! Anyway, let’s get to it! As you’ve probably guessed from what I’m wearing, today we’re talking about traditional Chinese clothing, I know most of you come to me for fashion dressing ideas, but those who’ve seen my photos posted online will know I’m also a big fan of Hanfu. And today, I’m wearing typical daywear for Tang-dynasty women. It’s so light, and I can wear it all day without any problems. Plus, you’ll notice the skirt ties around my chest, which is great for me as I don’t love anything tight around my middle! The Hanfu is not just a piece of clothing. It’s a symbol of China’s long history. So I’m planning to share how to combine Hanfu with your daily dressing in the next videos. What do you guys think Let me know in the chat!
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
Scottish Storytelling Centre
About
“A story should be told eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart,” so runs the Scottish travellers’ proverb that inspires this cultural centre committed to the telling of tales and the sharing of stories. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops and open-mic events, as well as a monthly story session for one-to three-year-olds. The centre will also host the Scottish Storytelling Festival (18-31 October). The other highlight of the Scottish Storytelling Centre is Knox House. You’ll find tricks and traps throughout designed to fool visitors, so watch out.
Getting there
The centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge.
Value for money
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, 12 for adults and 8 for children, family 38 (two adults and two children) or 25 (one adult and three children). Café Voices, the centre’s monthly storytelling night, is 5 each.
Opening hours
10 am — 6 pm Monday — Saturday; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.
Additional Information
The Centre is wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors and hearing loops (助听设备) in Reception and the Theatre.
21. What can a visitor do in Scottish Storytelling Centre
A. Play hide and seek in Knox House.
B. Experience the live art of storytelling.
C. Watch performances in an open theatre.
D. Volunteer at the Scottish Storytelling Festival.
22. How much do a couple with their two kids pay to attend Café Voices
A. 20. B. 38. C. 40. D. 43.
23. What do we know about the Scottish Storytelling Centre
A. It is disability-friendly. B. It is open all year around.
C. It is inconveniently located. D. It encourages car-sharing.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A
B
When Barbara Earth was four, she injured herself in the basement of the family home. Imprinted on her memory, along with the hunt, is the understanding that she had to scream really loudly “because my mother wouldn’t hear”.
In a sense, Earth has prepared all her life for her own possible future deafness. She was 27 when a screening identified hearing loss, but the loss was gradual, so “it’s not easy to define when I stopped being able to hear.” Her work and travels have taken her to 33 countries. She did a doctorate in Tanzania in her 40s. In her 50s, she taught at a college in Thailand, but hearing students’ questions had become “impossible”. Life, was “an increasing struggle”.
Earth decided that if she were to spare herself the loneliness and pain, she needed to act. So she moved to Hawaii to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and now she has reached “a functional level”. The language is “very hard”. “There is a huge difference in the sign language of someone who is born deaf. I don’t have those connections from my brain to my hands and eyes,” she says. Finger-spelling is difficult. “The hand movements are so subtle. I often can’t catch it,” she says.
Along with learning a new language, Earth has spent the past decade placing herself in a community. After the ASL, course, she became a graduate student at Gallaudet university, which has a bilingual (双语的) approach to learning, then worked on a history of deaf people in Hawaii. One deaf woman Earth visited in the nursing home “cried because no one signed there”. Earth realized: “I need to be around other deaf people.”
Last year, Earth decided to start “a new life”. “My colleagues are all deaf and ASL is used for everything,” she says. “It’s like a second life. I learn more, I sign more. It’s progress.” Not having grown up with sign-language means it’s very easy to feel like an outsider.” But not here,” she says, “Everyone’s different, and they value diversity.”
24. How did Earth respond to her future deafness
A. She identified it as an unintentional mistake.
B. She claimed the condition would not progress.
C. She resigned herself to the awkwardness of life.
D. She braved challenges and jumped into adventures.
25. What does the underlined word “subtle” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Small but important. B. Organized and clear.
C. Difficult to perceive. D. Rare to encounter.
26. What did the example of the deaf woman in the nursing home illustrate
A. Benefits of bilingual learning.
B. Urgent need for sign language support.
C. Prejudice against the deaf people.
D. Lack of company care for the aged.
27. What contributed to Earth’s new path
A. Her academic achievement.
B. Her cross-cultural adaptability.
C. Social progress and gender equality.
D. Sign language and her deaf colleagues.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D
C
The fact that humans who are not related by blood help each other repeatedly over time is demonstrably true — think of the ongoing mutual (相互的) support that sustains your longest-running friendships. But the idea that such interactions occur in the animal kingdom has been difficult to prove.
A new study of African starlings (欧掠鸟) led by biologist Rubenstein and his colleagues draws on data gathered over 20 years and proves exactly that: The starlings demonstrate “reciprocity”, helping each other with the expectation that the favor will eventually be returned.
Rubenstein said such behaviour was probably necessary for starlings as they live in a harsh environment where drought is common and food is limited. “Two birds probably can’t feed their young on their own, so they need these helpers to help them,” he said, adding that as each breeding (繁殖) pair produces their young, birds must be employed from outside the family group to help the young survive.
Writing in the journal Nature, Rubenstein and colleagues report how they studied superb starlings at 410 nests in Kenya covering nine social groups, recording data over a 20-year period from 2002 that covered more than 40 breeding seasons. The team also collected DNA from 1,175 birds to explore their relationships to each other.
The results reveal that rather than helping birds at random, starlings preferentially helped breeding birds that were related to them, particularly if they were born in the same nest. However, they also helped unrelated breeding birds, even when there were opportunities to help relatives.
The team found helpers tended to aid specific breeding birds. Crucially, these pairs of breeders and helpers often switched roles from one breeding season to the next-particularly if they were immigrants (移民) to the group.
“You can think of them as friendships, in the sense that they’re not relatives.” said Rubenstein.
However, Rubenstein said questions remained. “Why don’t they just get the help and then not reciprocate the help in the future ” he said, adding the team was collecting further data to explore the mystery.
28. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. A favor will eventually be wasted.
B. Non-relative animals help each other.
C. Mutual support contributes to friendship.
D. Blood relation lasts longer than friendship
29. What did Rubenstein explain in paragraph 3
A. Tips on increasing nest survival rates
B. The impact of climate change on birds.
C. Leading causes of bird population decline.
D. Reasons for non-relative helping among birds.
30. What can be learnt from the research findings about reciprocal helping
A. It was recorded at random. B. It was chosen on purpose.
C. It was done with reservation. D. It was limited to family groups.
31. What does the last paragraph mainly focus on
A. Expectations for future studies.
B. Applications of the research findings.
C. A summary of the evidence on problems.
D. A reasonable doubt about the research findings
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A
D
Positive emotions such as joy and happiness are important for mental health and well-being, and many people think that they want to avoid experiencing negative emotions such as anger as much as possible.
However, functionalism suggests that all emotions, good or bad, are reactions to events within a person’s environment and serve the purpose of alerting (使警觉) that person to important situations that require actions. Each emotion may call for a different response.
To better understand the role of anger in achieving goals, researchers conducted a series of experiments involving more than 1,000 participants. The experiments were designed to make people feel a certain emotion by looking at pictures, then giving them a task or challenge to do.
Across all the experiments, researchers found anger improved the participants’ ability to reach challenging goals compared to a neutral emotional condition. In certain experiments, amusement or desire were also associated with increased goal attainment, but anger was associated with increased success across the board.
The research team believe that when people were angry they spent more time working on challenging goals than those who did not and they were more likely to succeed. But in all the other emotional states, when they persisted (坚持), they were more likely to fail. So it seems to suggest that people were persistent more effectively when they were angry.
NYU psychologist Dr. Diaz, however, challenged the study finding. “Anger can be a motivator. But if a person stays angry for extended periods of time, that is not helpful or healthy at all,” Diaz says. “We often say anger turned inward is depression, and we definitely see this when people struggle to manage their anger over long periods of time. So, anger can be positive for short waves of motivation, but long periods of it can really turn a person unhealthy.”
32. What does functionalism suggest about human emotions
A. They are interchangeable. B. They reflect people’s situations.
C. They facilitate adaptive responses. D. They contribute to people’s well-being.
33. What did the researchers want to look at
A. Anger’s motivational effects. B. Anger’s perceptual impact.
C. Anger expression mechanism. D. Emotion regulation strategies.
34. What is presented in paragraph 5
A. The power of being persistent. B. The key to achieving challenging goals.
C. An interpretation of the research results. D. Supporting evidence for the research results.
35. What does Dr. Diaz think of the research results
A. They are highly convincing. B. They are hard to understand.
C. They lack an underlying logic. D. They have limited implications.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
Sitting a bad exam can be disheartening. It can be difficult for you students to know how to deal with the situation. Here are the strategies we suggest for students who have just had a bad exam.
Let your emotions out. It is important that you deal with and accept the situation, instead of avoiding it. Therefore, letting out your emotions by crying or being angry for a bit can be beneficial. ____36____ Talking with parents, teachers or friends can help them get through the disappointment of a bad exam.
Take time for you. Results day can be overwhelming and bring up a lot of emotions. It’s important to take some time to relax and unwind from it all. Do something you enjoy like taking a walk, reading a book or listening to music. ____37____ Putting pen to paper can help you take a step back and gain perspective.
____38____ Your results don’t define you, your capabilities or your worth. Life is full of ups, downs, and challenges. In the grand vision of your future, these results are a mere stepping stone to what you can achieve.
Stay positive and stay motivated. It’s easy to get discouraged after receiving a bad grade, but it’s important to stay positive and motivated. Don’t let the setback define your academic journey. ____39____ Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, or mentors who can provide encouragement and motivation.
Turn failure into success. ____40____ One of the most important steps to take after a bad exam is reflecting on what went wrong. You can do this by asking yourselves: “What would I do differently next time ” Using this question will help you gain a sense of control over the situation and boost your confidence for your next exam.
A. Remember the bigger picture.
B. It might help to write them down.
C. Failure and setbacks are learning opportunities.
D. Use positive self-talks to boost your motivation.
E. Instead, use it as a fuel to work harder and smarter.
F. They can also guide you on how to improve in the future.
G. It is also important that you share your worries with others.
【答案】36. G 37. B 38. A 39. E 40. C
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。
I used to cycle to work and play basketball. Then, one day, I ____41____ a box. I felt an ache in my back and couldn’t get up. The pain when I ____42____ was so intense. I moved a millimetre at a time, ____43____ making it upright after about half an hour. I dragged slowly around the house, looking online for ____44____.
The website reassured me it was likely a pulled muscle and would get ____45____ on its own. But it didn’t and eventually, in ____46____, I went for a private MRI scan. It turned out I had a herniated disc in my lower back.
I started physio (理疗) and slowly things improved. But when I returned to work, my ____47____ leveled off. Then I realized that sitting down all day was the worst thing I could do, so I ____48____ a standing desk.
The desk was adjustable so I could ____49____ sitting and standing. Standing was ____50____ but I quickly got used to it. I could answer routine emails but ____51____ to write an article, for example. Again, though, I soon ____52____.
Now I stand all day, but take regular ____53____ to move around. When I work from home I still mainly stand, ____54____ my laptop on a pile of books. I haven’t put my back out for five years.
I was often the only person standing up in the office. Now a few with ____55____ backs have standing desks too.
41. A. searched for B. looked inside C. attended to D. picked up
42. A. tried B. left C. quit D. grew
43. A. occasionally B. constantly C. eventually D. hesitantly
44. A. answers B. inspiration C. opportunities D. sympathy
45. A. tighter B. better C. stronger D. thicker
46. A. relief B. embarrassment C. desperation D. annoyance
47. A. performance B. progress C. income D. creativity
48. A. changed B. provided C. declined D. requested
49. A. alternate B. avoid C. distinguish D. tolerate
50. A. motivating B. tiring C. exciting D. moving
51. A. managed B. attempted C. decided D. struggled
52. A. adjusted B. succeeded C. recovered D. abandoned
53. A. courses B. notes C. breaks D. holidays
54. A. balancing B. swinging C. repairing D. hanging
55. A. narrow B. bad C. sweaty D. straight
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. B
第二节 (共 10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Language Day celebrated in the UK
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day was held on May 8 in London, bringing 100 students from six schools across the United kingdom to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. Established by the UN, international Chinese Language Day ____56____ (observe) annually on April 20 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity, The date was selected from Guyu, (“rain of millet”), ____57____ is the sixth of 24 solar terms in the traditional East Asian calendars.
The event featured eight workshops highlighting various aspects of Chinese culture. Along with workshops, Chinese cultural ____58____ (exhibit), such as calligraphy brushes. Go boards and hairpin, were displayed. The audience watched in ____59____ (admire) during Saturday’ celebration. Each pupil received two books from the organizers, ____60____ (serve) as both a memento and a resource to further their exploration of Chinese language and culture.
Chinese is challenging ____61____(learn) but also incredibly fun and exciting. Over the past few decades, Chinese ____62____ (emerge) as one of the fast-growing world languages in British K-12 schools. Today, students across the country are learning Chinese not just as a language, ____63____ as a gateway to understanding, connection and global citizenship.
“By celebrating the Chinese Language Day, we are actually celebrating cultural diversity while recognizing ____64____ (share) values across civilizations. Even though we are different _____65_____ our respective civilization, we share many fundamental values,” says Li Nan, Chinese Consul General in London.
【答案】56. is observed
57. which 58. exhibits
59. admiration
60. serving
61. to learn
62. has emerged
63. but 64. shared
65. in
第四部分 写作(共两节:满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，作为阅读推广大使（reading ambassador），你上周末参加了社区举办的“全民阅读日”（National Reading Day）宣传活动。请给你的英国朋友Jenny写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）活动过程；
（2）活动感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jenny,
I’m excited to share my experience from last weekend when I participated in our community’s “National Reading Day” campaign as a reading ambassador.
The activity kicked off with my speech emphasizing how reading enriched our lives and fostered a more knowledgeable society. Then followed a series of interactive activities, like literary quizzes. What impressed me most was the book-sharing session where people of all ages exchanged their favorite reads, from classic novels to insightful non-fiction.
The event is both engaging and meaningful. Not only does it reinforce my belief in the power of books to bridge gaps, but it also inspires collective growth. Have you ever come across similar initiatives Keenly anticipate your sharing.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
The Broken Skateboard Wheel
Jack loved skateboarding more than anything. Every afternoon after school. he practiced tricks at the local skatepark. One day, his own board had a crack (裂缝) in it, so he asked his best friend Amanda if he could borrow hers.
“Can l use your skateboard today ” Jack asked during lunch break. “Mine’s broken.”
Amanda hesitated. “Okay, but be careful. I need it back by 5 pm.”
“I promise!” Jack said happily.
That afternoon, Jack was attempting to jump over a low wooden fence at the park when disaster struck. As he lifted the board to clear the fence, the front wheels caught the edge. Jack fell hard on his side, and worse, when he picked up the board, he saw one wheel had completely come off.
Jack’s stomach dropped. Amanda would be angry. He quickly gathered all the pieces and texted Melissa, his most sensible friend, to meet him at the park bench. Melissa arrived ten minutes later, her eyebrows shooting up when she saw the damage. “Wow, you really messed up Amanda’s board.”
“I know!” Jack groaned. “What should I do ”
“Tell her immediately,” Melissa advised. “The longer you wait, the angrier she’ll be.”
With shaking hands, Jack called Amanda. When he explained what happened, there was a long silence before Amanda spoke in a tight voice: “That’s my little brother’s skateboard. He has his first competition next Saturday!”
Jack felt terrible. Amanda’s 12-year-old brother Tim had been practicing for months. dreaming of holding that first-place trophy (奖杯). This competition meant everything to him. After another pause, Amanda sighed. “It’s okay, accidents will happen. We’ll figure it out together.” Her voice softened, easing Jack’s guilt a little.
“I’ll fix it,” Jack promised. “just...don’t have money for a new one.”
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。
After school, Jack and Amanda searched online and found a small repair shop across town.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On competition day, Jaek nervously watched Tim compete.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
After school, Jack and Amanda searched online and found a small repair shop across town. With heavy hearts, they rushed to the shop. The elderly shop owner, Mr, Rossi, examined the broken wheel and scratched his beard. “This isn’t cheap, kids. About $50.” Jack’s heart sank; he only had $12 saved. Seeing his depression, Amanda squeezed his shoulder, “We’ll split the cost,” she insisted. Mr, Rossi, noticing their sincerity, gave in, “I’ll knock off $20.” Grateful, they agreed. Two days later, the skateboard looked brand new. Holding it, Jack breathed a sigh of relief. “We made it,” Amanda smiled.
On competition day, Jack nervously watched Tim compete. Tim soared through his routine, landing every trick with the repaired board flawlessly. When he came first, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause. Beaming, Tim ran to Jack and Amanda, “This board’s even better than before!” he exclaimed. Hearing that, Jack felt a heavy load lifted off his mind. Watching Tim holding his trophy, Jack realized honesty and responsibility weren’t burdens—they were bridges turning mistakes into moments that strengthened friendships.2025年南通市高二学年度质量监测
英语
注意事项
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，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，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What caused the man to be late
A. That his usual train was canceled.
B. That he left his keys in his office.
C. That he was asked to work extra hours.
2. Why does the man decide against getting a VR gaming system
A. He can’t afford it. B. His room is too small. C. He doesn’t have the time to play.
3. What does the man ask Mary to do at first
A. Clean the dishes. B. Tidy the rooms. C. Study English.
4. What do the speakers think Angela needs to do
A. Find some new interests.
B. Forget about the past and move on.
C. Express her expectations for her new job.
5. What is the woman probably struggling with
A. Ability. B. Future. C. Focus.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does the woman seem to feel
A. Concerned. B. Sad. C. Annoyed.
7. Which is the cause of the man’s nose problem according to the woman
A. He has a cold.
B. He took the wrong medicine.
C. He reacts badly to certain foods.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A Learning a new language.
B. Making a study schedule.
C. Meeting homework deadlines.
9. When did Mrs. Martinez probably set the Spanish task
A. On Tuesday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday.
10. What will the man probably do next
A. Take a training course.
B. Set a reminder for the woman.
C. Teach the woman to use an app.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11 Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a school. C. At a restaurant.
12. What do we know about Jay
A. He loves playing jokes on people.
B. He isn’t very good with technology.
C. He doesn’t have a good sense of humor.
13. What does the man decide to do later
A. Prepare dinner for Bryan. B. Contact a friend. C. Fix a computer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Director and actress.
C. Fan and actress.
15. How does the woman know Michael Sheen
A. They’ve made a film together.
B. They share the same manager.
C. They are former schoolmates.
16. What is Michael Sheen’s announcement about
A. Working for free. B. Starting up a charity. C. Taking a break from acting.
17. What lesson does the woman share
A. Selflessness can lead to success
B. Be satisfied with what you have and be helpful
C. You must first help yourself in order to help others,
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker doing
A. Recording an online video.
B. Hosting a TV program.
C. Making a live stream.
19. What is the usual focus of the speaker’s video
A. Fashion tips. B. Photography. C. Chinese culture.
20. What does the speaker ask her fans for their opinion on
A. How to do a live show.
B. Whether or not they like her dress.
C. What her next videos should be about.
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
Scottish Storytelling Centre
About
“A story should be told eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart,” so runs the Scottish travellers’ proverb that inspires this cultural centre committed to the telling of tales and the sharing of stories. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops and open-mic events, as well as a monthly story session for one-to three-year-olds. The centre will also host the Scottish Storytelling Festival (18-31 October). The other highlight of the Scottish Storytelling Centre is Knox House. You’ll find tricks and traps throughout designed to fool visitors, so watch out.
Getting there
The centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge.
Value for money
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, 12 for adults and 8 for children, family 38 (two adults and two children) or 25 (one adult and three children). Café Voices, the centre’s monthly storytelling night, is 5 each.
Opening hours
10 am — 6 pm Monday — Saturday; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.
Additional Information
The Centre is wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors and hearing loops (助听设备) in Reception and the Theatre.
21. What can a visitor do in Scottish Storytelling Centre
A. Play hide and seek in Knox House.
B. Experience the live art of storytelling.
C. Watch performances in an open theatre.
D. Volunteer at the Scottish Storytelling Festival.
22. How much do a couple with their two kids pay to attend Café Voices
A. 20. B. 38. C. 40. D. 43.
23. What do we know about the Scottish Storytelling Centre
A. It is disability-friendly. B. It is open all year around.
C. It is inconveniently located. D. It encourages car-sharing.
B
When Barbara Earth was four, she injured herself in the basement of the family home. Imprinted on her memory, along with the hunt, is the understanding that she had to scream really loudly “because my mother wouldn’t hear”.
In a sense, Earth has prepared all her life for her own possible future deafness. She was 27 when a screening identified hearing loss, but the loss was gradual, so “it’s not easy to define when I stopped being able to hear.” Her work and travels have taken her to 33 countries. She did a doctorate in Tanzania in her 40s. In her 50s, she taught at a college in Thailand, but hearing students’ questions had become “impossible”. Life, was “an increasing struggle”.
Earth decided that if she were to spare herself the loneliness and pain, she needed to act. So she moved to Hawaii to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and now she has reached “a functional level”. The language is “very hard”. “There is a huge difference in the sign language of someone who is born deaf. I don’t have those connections from my brain to my hands and eyes,” she says. Finger-spelling is difficult. “The hand movements are so subtle. I often can’t catch it,” she says.
Along with learning a new language, Earth has spent the past decade placing herself in a community. After the ASL, course, she became a graduate student at Gallaudet university, which has a bilingual (双语的) approach to learning, then worked on a history of deaf people in Hawaii. One deaf woman Earth visited in the nursing home “cried because no one signed there”. Earth realized: “I need to be around other deaf people.”
Last year, Earth decided to start “a new life”. “My colleagues are all deaf and ASL is used for everything,” she says. “It’s like a second life. I learn more, I sign more. It’s progress.” Not having grown up with sign-language means it’s very easy to feel like an outsider.” But not here,” she says, “Everyone’s different, and they value diversity.”
24. How did Earth respond to her future deafness
A. She identified it as an unintentional mistake.
B. She claimed the condition would not progress.
C. She resigned herself to the awkwardness of life.
D. She braved challenges and jumped into adventures.
25. What does the underlined word “subtle” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Small but important. B. Organized and clear.
C. Difficult to perceive. D. Rare to encounter.
26. What did the example of the deaf woman in the nursing home illustrate
A. Benefits of bilingual learning.
B. Urgent need for sign language support.
C. Prejudice against the deaf people.
D. Lack of company care for the aged.
27. What contributed to Earth’s new path
A. Her academic achievement.
B. Her cross-cultural adaptability.
C. Social progress and gender equality.
D. Sign language and her deaf colleagues.
C
The fact that humans who are not related by blood help each other repeatedly over time is demonstrably true — think of the ongoing mutual (相互的) support that sustains your longest-running friendships. But the idea that such interactions occur in the animal kingdom has been difficult to prove.
A new study of African starlings (欧掠鸟) led by biologist Rubenstein and his colleagues draws on data gathered over 20 years and proves exactly that: The starlings demonstrate “reciprocity”, helping each other with the expectation that the favor will eventually be returned.
Rubenstein said such behaviour was probably necessary for starlings as they live in a harsh environment where drought is common and food is limited. “Two birds probably can’t feed their young on their own, so they need these helpers to help them,” he said, adding that as each breeding (繁殖) pair produces their young, birds must be employed from outside the family group to help the young survive.
Writing in the journal Nature, Rubenstein and colleagues report how they studied superb starlings at 410 nests in Kenya covering nine social groups, recording data over a 20-year period from 2002 that covered more than 40 breeding seasons. The team also collected DNA from 1,175 birds to explore their relationships to each other.
The results reveal that rather than helping birds at random, starlings preferentially helped breeding birds that were related to them, particularly if they were born in the same nest. However, they also helped unrelated breeding birds, even when there were opportunities to help relatives.
The team found helpers tended to aid specific breeding birds. Crucially, these pairs of breeders and helpers often switched roles from one breeding season to the next-particularly if they were immigrants (移民) to the group.
“You can think of them as friendships, in the sense that they’re not relatives.” said Rubenstein.
However, Rubenstein said questions remained. “Why don’t they just get the help and then not reciprocate the help in the future ” he said, adding the team was collecting further data to explore the mystery.
28. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. A favor will eventually be wasted.
B. Non-relative animals help each other.
C. Mutual support contributes to friendship.
D. Blood relation lasts longer than friendship
29. What did Rubenstein explain in paragraph 3
A. Tips on increasing nest survival rates
B. The impact of climate change on birds.
C. Leading causes of bird population decline.
D. Reasons for non-relative helping among birds.
30. What can be learnt from the research findings about reciprocal helping
A. It was recorded at random. B. It was chosen on purpose.
C. It was done with reservation. D. It was limited to family groups.
31. What does the last paragraph mainly focus on
A. Expectations for future studies.
B. Applications of the research findings.
C. A summary of the evidence on problems.
D. A reasonable doubt about the research findings
D
Positive emotions such as joy and happiness are important for mental health and well-being, and many people think that they want to avoid experiencing negative emotions such as anger as much as possible.
However, functionalism suggests that all emotions, good or bad, are reactions to events within a person’s environment and serve the purpose of alerting (使警觉) that person to important situations that require actions. Each emotion may call for a different response.
To better understand the role of anger in achieving goals, researchers conducted a series of experiments involving more than 1,000 participants. The experiments were designed to make people feel a certain emotion by looking at pictures, then giving them a task or challenge to do.
Across all the experiments, researchers found anger improved the participants’ ability to reach challenging goals compared to a neutral emotional condition. In certain experiments, amusement or desire were also associated with increased goal attainment, but anger was associated with increased success across the board.
The research team believe that when people were angry they spent more time working on challenging goals than those who did not and they were more likely to succeed. But in all the other emotional states, when they persisted (坚持), they were more likely to fail. So it seems to suggest that people were persistent more effectively when they were angry.
NYU psychologist Dr. Diaz, however, challenged the study finding. “Anger can be a motivator. But if a person stays angry for extended periods of time, that is not helpful or healthy at all,” Diaz says. “We often say anger turned inward is depression, and we definitely see this when people struggle to manage their anger over long periods of time. So, anger can be positive for short waves of motivation, but long periods of it can really turn a person unhealthy.”
32. What does functionalism suggest about human emotions
A. They are interchangeable. B. They reflect people’s situations.
C. They facilitate adaptive responses. D. They contribute to people’s well-being.
33. What did the researchers want to look at
A. Anger’s motivational effects. B. Anger’s perceptual impact.
C. Anger expression mechanism. D. Emotion regulation strategies.
34. What is presented in paragraph 5
A. The power of being persistent. B. The key to achieving challenging goals.
C. An interpretation of the research results. D. Supporting evidence for the research results.
35. What does Dr. Diaz think of the research results
A. They are highly convincing. B. They are hard to understand.
C. They lack an underlying logic. D. They have limited implications.
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。
Sitting a bad exam can be disheartening. It can be difficult for you students to know how to deal with the situation. Here are the strategies we suggest for students who have just had a bad exam.
Let your emotions out. It is important that you deal with and accept the situation, instead of avoiding it. Therefore, letting out your emotions by crying or being angry for a bit can be beneficial. ____36____ Talking with parents, teachers or friends can help them get through the disappointment of a bad exam.
Take time for you. Results day can be overwhelming and bring up a lot of emotions. It’s important to take some time to relax and unwind from it all. Do something you enjoy like taking a walk, reading a book or listening to music. ____37____ Putting pen to paper can help you take a step back and gain perspective.
____38____ Your results don’t define you, your capabilities or your worth. Life is full of ups, downs, and challenges. In the grand vision of your future, these results are a mere stepping stone to what you can achieve.
Stay positive and stay motivated. It’s easy to get discouraged after receiving a bad grade, but it’s important to stay positive and motivated. Don’t let the setback define your academic journey. ____39____ Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, or mentors who can provide encouragement and motivation.
Turn failure into success. ____40____ One of the most important steps to take after a bad exam is reflecting on what went wrong. You can do this by asking yourselves: “What would I do differently next time ” Using this question will help you gain a sense of control over the situation and boost your confidence for your next exam.
A. Remember the bigger picture.
B. It might help to write them down.
C. Failure and setbacks are learning opportunities.
D. Use positive self-talks to boost your motivation.
E. Instead, use it as a fuel to work harder and smarter.
F. They can also guide you on how to improve in the future.
G. It is also important that you share your worries with others.
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。
I used to cycle to work and play basketball. Then, one day, I ____41____ a box. I felt an ache in my back and couldn’t get up. The pain when I ____42____ was so intense. I moved a millimetre at a time, ____43____ making it upright after about half an hour. I dragged slowly around the house, looking online for ____44____.
The website reassured me it was likely a pulled muscle and would get ____45____ on its own. But it didn’t and eventually, in ____46____, I went for a private MRI scan. It turned out I had a herniated disc in my lower back.
I started physio (理疗) and slowly things improved. But when I returned to work, my ____47____ leveled off. Then I realized that sitting down all day was the worst thing I could do, so I ____48____ a standing desk.
The desk was adjustable so I could ____49____ sitting and standing. Standing was ____50____ but I quickly got used to it. I could answer routine emails but ____51____ to write an article, for example. Again, though, I soon ____52____.
Now I stand all day, but take regular ____53____ to move around. When I work from home I still mainly stand, ____54____ my laptop on a pile of books. I haven’t put my back out for five years.
I was often the only person standing up in the office. Now a few with ____55____ backs have standing desks too.
41. A. searched for B. looked inside C. attended to D. picked up
42. A. tried B. left C. quit D. grew
43. A. occasionally B. constantly C. eventually D. hesitantly
44. A. answers B. inspiration C. opportunities D. sympathy
45. A. tighter B. better C. stronger D. thicker
46. A. relief B. embarrassment C. desperation D. annoyance
47. A. performance B. progress C. income D. creativity
48. A. changed B. provided C. declined D. requested
49. A. alternate B. avoid C. distinguish D. tolerate
50. A. motivating B. tiring C. exciting D. moving
51. A. managed B. attempted C. decided D. struggled
52. A. adjusted B. succeeded C. recovered D. abandoned
53. A. courses B. notes C. breaks D. holidays
54. A. balancing B. swinging C. repairing D. hanging
55. A. narrow B. bad C. sweaty D. straight
第二节 (共 10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Language Day celebrated in the UK
An event marking this year’s Chinese Language Day was held on May 8 in London, bringing 100 students from six schools across the United kingdom to celebrate the Chinese language and culture. Established by the UN, international Chinese Language Day ____56____ (observe) annually on April 20 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity, The date was selected from Guyu, (“rain of millet”), ____57____ is the sixth of 24 solar terms in the traditional East Asian calendars.
The event featured eight workshops highlighting various aspects of Chinese culture. Along with workshops, Chinese cultural ____58____ (exhibit), such as calligraphy brushes. Go boards and hairpin, were displayed. The audience watched in ____59____ (admire) during Saturday’ celebration. Each pupil received two books from the organizers, ____60____ (serve) as both a memento and a resource to further their exploration of Chinese language and culture.
Chinese is challenging ____61____(learn) but also incredibly fun and exciting. Over the past few decades, Chinese ____62____ (emerge) as one of the fast-growing world languages in British K-12 schools. Today, students across the country are learning Chinese not just as a language, ____63____ as a gateway to understanding, connection and global citizenship.
“By celebrating the Chinese Language Day, we are actually celebrating cultural diversity while recognizing ____64____ (share) values across civilizations. Even though we are different _____65_____ our respective civilization, we share many fundamental values,” says Li Nan, Chinese Consul General in London.
第四部分 写作(共两节:满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，作为阅读推广大使（reading ambassador），你上周末参加了社区举办的“全民阅读日”（National Reading Day）宣传活动。请给你的英国朋友Jenny写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
（1）活动过程；
（2）活动感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
The Broken Skateboard Wheel
Jack loved skateboarding more than anything. Every afternoon after school. he practiced tricks at the local skatepark. One day, his own board had a crack (裂缝) in it, so he asked his best friend Amanda if he could borrow hers.
“Can l use your skateboard today ” Jack asked during lunch break. “Mine’s broken.”
Amanda hesitated. “Okay, but be careful. I need it back by 5 pm.”
“I promise!” Jack said happily.
That afternoon, Jack was attempting to jump over a low wooden fence at the park when disaster struck. As he lifted the board to clear the fence, the front wheels caught the edge. Jack fell hard on his side, and worse, when he picked up the board, he saw one wheel had completely come off.
Jack’s stomach dropped. Amanda would be angry. He quickly gathered all the pieces and texted Melissa, his most sensible friend, to meet him at the park bench. Melissa arrived ten minutes later, her eyebrows shooting up when she saw the damage. “Wow, you really messed up Amanda’s board.”
“I know!” Jack groaned. “What should I do ”
“Tell her immediately,” Melissa advised. “The longer you wait, the angrier she’ll be.”
With shaking hands, Jack called Amanda. When he explained what happened, there was a long silence before Amanda spoke in a tight voice: “That’s my little brother’s skateboard. He has his first competition next Saturday!”
Jack felt terrible. Amanda’s 12-year-old brother Tim had been practicing for months. dreaming of holding that first-place trophy (奖杯). This competition meant everything to him. After another pause, Amanda sighed. “It’s okay, accidents will happen. We’ll figure it out together.” Her voice softened, easing Jack’s guilt a little.
“I’ll fix it,” Jack promised. “just...don’t have money for a new one.”
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。
After school, Jack and Amanda searched online and found a small repair shop across town.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On competition day, Jaek nervously watched Tim compete.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
