重庆市字水中学2025-2026学年高二上学期10月月考英语试卷（含答案）

重庆市字水中学高2027届高二上10月月考
英语试卷
（试卷共6页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷
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。录音内容结束前，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman think of the movie
A. Exciting. B. Relaxing. C. Disappointing.
2. What exercise is the man interested in
A. Flying kites. B. Snowkiting. C. Snowboarding.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Buy a car. B. Fix his car. C. Take a driving test.
4. How does the woman normally eat carrots
A. She cooks them. B. She eats them raw. C. She makes juice out of them.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers talking about
A. The future way of working.
B. How to find a satisfying job.
C. The development of computers.
7. What does the man mean
A. He would get much more done at home.
B. Working at home may not be for him.
C. He would like to watch TV at home.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What happened to the man
A. He missed all of his classes.
B. He didn’t eat his sandwich at noon.
C. He forgot to take his lunch to school.
9. What is the man probably
A. A firefighter. B. A cook. C. A student.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. In the restaurant.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Sarah feel sad
A. She has lost her cat.
B. She has quarreled with her friend.
C. The schoolwork is so hard for her.
12. What does Mr. Thompson advise Sarah to do
A. Get a new cat. B. Look for Tony. C. Read a book.
13. What does Sarah promise to do
A. Get home early. B. Focus on her lessons. C. Talk to Miss Lennon.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the woman say thanks to the man
A. He is driving her around.
B. He introduced a friend to her.
C. He recommended a job to her.
15. What do we know about the first fiat
A. It is far from the supermarket.
B. It has an old-fashioned kitchen.
C. It is unaffordable for the woman.
16. What do the two girls most probably want to do
A. Sell their apartment.
B. Look for a roommate.
C. Share a room with the woman.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can the students read in the No. 1 Reading Room
A. Books in Chinese.
B. Books in foreign languages.
C. Newspapers and magazines.
18. Where is the No. 3 Reading Room
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
19. Which is for teachers only
A. The No. 2 Reading Room.
B. The No. 4 Reading Room.
C. The Reference Materials Center.
20. How long can the students keep the books
A. For two weeks. B. For a month. C. For five weeks.
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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four best thrift stores (旧货商店) in New York
El Barrio Thrift Store
Address: 2123 2nd Ave NY
Opening Hours: 10:30 am — 5:30 pm, Mon. — Fri.;12:30 pm — 5:30 pm, Sat.; Closed, Sun.
If you’re looking for furniture or items to decorate your home or office, this is absolutely the place for you. It’s a great thrift shop to stop in while you’re hunting for vintage (老式的) treasures. You will always be surprised at some of the amazing things it offers, so make sure you stop by to have a look!
L Train Vintage
Address: Multiple Locations
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm — 7:00 pm, every day
This is a cool family-owned vintage brand popular with vintage shoppers since its opening in 1999. You can always find well-priced outerwear (外套) and sweaters, so it’s a good choice to visit the store when winter is approaching. You can usually find all sizes there, which makes it the perfect place for anyone to check out!
Cure Thrift Shop
Address: 91 3rd Ave, NY
Opening Hours: 11:00 am — 9:00 pm, every day
This is one of those great thrift stores in New York for a good cause-profits benefit diabetes research. It’s a surprising place to shop for secondhand clothing household items, and even furniture. Prices can be a bit higher than those in some other thrift stores, but there are lots of deals if you know what you’re looking for!
Beacon’s Closet
Address: Multiple Locations
Opening Hours: 11:00 am — 8:00 pm, every day
Beacon’s Closet is an amazing establishment with locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and is another one that supports charities and gives back. You can buy, sell, and even exchange cool vintage pieces. It has everything you can imagine, including some famous brand names, so you’ll definitely find something that you fall in love with.
1. When can you make a purchase at El Barrio Thrift Store
A. 6:00 pm on Tuesday. B. 11:00 am on Saturday.
C. 10:30 am on Sunday. D. 1:00 pm on Saturday.
2. Where can customers head if they expect to give their vintage items in exchange for other ones
A. Beacon’s Closet. B. Cure Thrift Shop.
C. L Train Vintage. D. El Barrio Thrift Store.
3. How are El Barrio Thrift Store and Cure Thrift Shop similar to each other
A. They mainly sell brand-name products.
B. They are two chain stores in New York.
C. They both sell objects for houses or offices.
D. They are both supporters of a kind of research.
B
Every April the same concern troubles that spring might not occur this year. The landscape looks dull, with hills, sky and forest grey. My spirits ebb, as they did during an April snowfall when I first came to Maine. “Just wait,” a neighbour advised. “You’ll wake up one morning and spring will just be here.”
On May 3 that year, I woke to an amazing electric green, as if spring were simply pressing a switch. Hills, sky and forest demonstrated their purples, blues and greens. Leaves unfolded, flowers were battling heavenward.
Then there was the old apple tree. It sat on an undeveloped lot in my neighbourhood. It belonged to no one and therefore to everyone. The tree’s dark twisted branches reach out in untrimmed abandon. Each spring it blossoms freely, with the air filled with the scent of apple.
Until last year, I thought I was the only one aware of this tree. One spring day, I went to trim its disorderly branches. No sooner had I arrived than neighbours, whom I barely knew, opened their windows and stepped onto their porches (走廊). It seemed as if I had come uninvited into their personal gardens.
My mobile-home neighbour was the first to speak. “You’re not cutting it down, are you ” she asked anxiously. Another neighbour frowned as I cut off a branch. “Don’t kill it, now,” he warned. Soon half the neighborhood gathered there. It hit me that I’d lived there five years but only then did I learn their names, jobs and how they spent winter, feeling as if the old apple tree brought us together to get known and share wonder.
One small act of kindness in the neighbourhood stimulated a series of extraordinary connections. Later, I saw a neighbour at the local store, complaining how long this winter had become due to having seen or spoken to no one. And then, he looked at me and said, “We need to trim that apple tree again.”
4. What does the author mean by saying that “my spirits ebb” in para. 1
A. He feels relieved. B. He is tired.
C. He is surprised. D. He feels down.
5. Why is the old apple tree mentioned in the passage
A. It serves as a delight in the neighbourhood.
B. It reflects the lack of food in the community.
C. It symbolises the damage caused by long, harsh winters.
D. It mirrors the author’s loneliness before moving to Maine.
6. In paragraph 4, why did the neighbours open their windows and step onto their porches
A. They wanted to get to know the author.
B. They were concerned about the safety of the tree.
C. They wanted to prevent the author from trimming the tree.
D. They were surprised that someone unknown was trimming the tree.
7. What can we infer from the neighbour’s words said in the last paragraph
A. He had a desire to trim the apple tree.
B. He failed to know how to pass the long winter.
C. He probably cared about when spring would arrive.
D. He was looking forward to the neighbourhood gathering.
C
In the heartland of Japan, where endless green rice fields paint the landscape like a living blanket, a remarkable form of artistry has emerged — rice paddy art, a practice that transforms ordinary farmland into colourful artworks. While children and adults alike are delighted by the surprisingly complex images, one might wonder: what makes the art a reality
The secret lies in the rice shoots (秧苗). As the plants of different varieties grow, each type progressively turns a different colour ranging from shades of green to purple or gold — to bring an artwork to life. These colorful blocks and lines in fields form vivid designs: towering mountains, lovely animals, and even famous characters from movies and cartoons, which are easily recognizable from high places.
The tradition of the paddy art can trace back to just three decades ago in Inakadate, a small Japanese village where rice has been grown for over 2,000 years. The locals got the idea from the sight of children’s multi-colored paintings of rice paddies, then transformed the concept and experimented with it in rice planting. Their efforts paid off. The paddy fields became tourist attractions, greatly boosting the local economy.
Creating such art is no simple task. It begins with thorough planning: artists draft detailed blueprints, mapping out exactly the location for each rice variety. Farmers and volunteers then work side by side, carefully planting rice shoots in accordance with the plan. Over months, the fields demand constant care — weeding, watering, and protecting the crops.
While Inakadate remains the birthplace of rice paddy art, it now extends widely across Japan. The practice is also becoming all the rage in other countries. In Thailand, one man even arranged for a custom piece of art that spelt out a message asking his girlfriend to marry him.
Beyond serving as a striking visual display, the paddy art symbolizes harmony between tradition and innovation. It invites families to experience the beauty of farming, supports rural communities through tourism, and proves that even the ancient practice can adapt to modern creativity — all while keeping nature at its core.
8. What is special about the rice shoots
A. Their colours vary with growth. B. They grow better at high places.
C. They are created by famous artists. D. Their designs are meant for movies.
9. What can we infer about creating the paddy art from paragraph 4
A. It is cost-effective. B. It is time-saving.
C It is weather-dependent. D. It is cooperation-based.
10. What does the underlined phrase “becoming all the rage” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Gaining popularity. B. Making profits.
C. Celebrating traditions. D. Boosting confidence.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. More Harmonious, More Artistic B. When Rice Grows with Artistry
C. How Tourism Affects Rice Growing D. Modern Tech, Modern Farming
D
Not unlike the wings of airplanes, the blades (叶片) of wind turbines (涡轮机) need to be kept ice-free in order to function properly. Scientists have now developed an inexpensive method of using drones (无人机) to apply an eco-friendly anti-icing coating (涂层) to those blades.
If too much ice builds up on wind turbine blades, they will turn more slowly, producing less energy. What’s more, if an equal amount of ice isn’t present on all three blades, the turbine’s balance may be thrown off, leading to increased wear and possibly even disastrous failure.
There are anti-icing heating systems that can be built into the blades, but these may be beyond the financial means of many wind farm (风电场) operators. The same can be said for using helicopters to apply ice-prevention chemicals.
Seeking a more economical but still effective alternative, scientists from two branches of Germany’s Fraunhofer research group recently started looking to drones. The research project is known as “TURBO: Temporary coating by means of drones — Icing protection of wind turbines as a case study”.
In the current version of the resulting system, a hexacopter drone is equipped with a small pump that delivers anti-icing liquid. The liquid is sprayed (喷洒) at high pressure — which is just 0. 3 mm wide — producing tiny droplets with a diameter of 100 micrometers.
Using this setup, the drone has successfully been used to apply coatings of the droplets onto the edges of wind turbine blades, even at wind speeds of up to 35 km/h (22 mph). Once solidified (固化/凝固), those coatings prevent ice formation for several weeks before a fresh coating is applied.
The scientists are now seeking industry partners to help commercialize (商业化) the TURBO technology. It could also find use in the maintenance (维护) of power lines, the upper levels of tall buildings, or other things that are difficult to reach by conventional means.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Problems caused by icing. B. The process of ice formation.
C. Disasters brought about by drones. D. The function of wind turbines.
13. Which word can best describe anti-icing heating systems
A. Ineffective. B. Unnecessary. C. Expensive. D. Dangerous.
14. What can we learn about the TURBO technology from the last paragraph
A. It has a wider range of applications.
B. It is a relatively traditional approach.
C. It can solve the problem once and for all (一劳永逸).
D. It is more costly than using ice-prevention chemicals.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Advantages of Using Wind Energy
B. Drones Protect Wind Turbines From Icing
C. Wind Turbines Remove Ice on Their Own
D. A Major Breakthrough in Drone Technology
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 should you stop overthinking
Is thinking about something for a really long time the key to developing the best solution That’s usually not the case. In fact, the longer you think about something, the more worried and anxious you may feel. ___16___ Here are a few ways to stop overthinking.
Distract yourself
Rather than sit and think about a problem for endless amounts of time worriedly, you can distract yourself for a bit. Your brain may find better ways to work out a solution in the background while you’re distracted with another task — like working in the garden. ___17___
Challenge negative thoughts
Remind yourself that your thoughts are not facts. When you find yourself overthinking, challenge these thoughts. Ask yourself if they are truthful, accurate, or even realistic. Consider alternatives. ___18___ But learning to call out your own overthinking can make contributions to your replacing negative thoughts with more helpful ones.
Practice self-acceptance
___19___ Or it comes from worrying about things that you cannot change. Instead of blaming yourself for things you might regret, try working toward being more acceptive of yourself. Research suggests that such individuals are more likely to experience benefits such as improved mental well-being and reduced stress levels.
Get therapy (治疗)
If you are not capable of breaking free from overthinking, consider getting professional help. ___20___ A mental health professional may teach you skills that will help you stop dwelling on (细想) things that aren’t helpful. They may also help you identify coping strategies that work for you, such as mindfulness or physical exercise.
A. It can be a bit difficult at the beginning.
B. You are not alone because everyone overthinks.
C. Learn to identify different types of overthinking.
D. A brief distraction can bring some relief from tension,
E. Overthinking may develop into mental health problems.
F. So the time and energy left to take action become less and less.
G. Overthinking often results from overly focusing on past mistakes.
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）
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2020, when she was just 10 years old, Angela Zhao entered her first piano competition. On the day of the ___21___ , each participant had to go up onstage one by one and ___22___ their piece. At first, Angela was excited. But when she was next up to play, ___23___ began to flood her mind.
“What if I played the wrong notes What if I ___24___ the notes What if I just messed up ” Angela remembered thinking.
As these worries ___25___ through her mind, Angela watched another girl perform. Once the girl ___26___ , she walked off stage to where Angela was waiting and did something ___27___ in Angela’s eyes.
“She smiled at me with a thumb up,” Angela said. “Her smile made me get the ___28___ that the stage is just right for me, and that the piano is just right for me. Most ___29___ , that smile made me feel confident.”
Angela walked out to the piano and performed her piece. Her performance ____30____ to be successful indeed. When she finished, she saw her ____31____ clapping for her. Seeing such an elegant show of ____32____ has stuck with Angela over the years.
“As a competitor, her ____33____ of goodwill helped a shy girl to face the stage,” Angela said. “She changed a (n) ____34____ moment of my life, and her kind smile ____35____ in my memory. And I’ll take that smile as a precious gift.”
21. A. event B. affair C. party D. lecture
22. A. recite B. explain C. display D. perform
23. A. memories B. doubts C. answers D. comments
24. A. forgot B. lost C. created D. ruined
25. A. flowed B. came C. shot D. carried
26. A. stopped B. finished C. allowed D. introduced
27. A. interesting B. unexpected C. meaningless D. different
28 A. imagination B. consideration C. insight D. proposal
29. A. importantly B. frequently C. brilliantly D. vividly
30. A. made out B. took out C. set out D. turned out
31. A. teacher B. competitor C. friends D. parents
32. A. honor B. concern C. attention D. support
33. A. gesture B. concept C. opinion D. belief
34. A. regular B. ordinary C. critical D. average
35. A. accounted B. indicated C. remained D. reflected
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。
China has been making great progress in scientific and technological innovation. More than one brilliant achievement ____36____ (make) in different fields in the past 10 years.
Take the aerospace industry for example. The Chinese space program, ____37____ has achieved a series of remarkable feats (功绩) , is attracting worldwide attention. Evidently, the successful launch of Shenzhou spacecraft is a ____38____ (prove) of China’s growing strength in space technology.
In the field of 5G technology, China is also at the forefront. 5G technology has been ____39____ (wide) applied in many industries, ____40____ (enable) faster data transfer and more stable connections. Owing to the birth of 5G, smart production, smart cities along ____41____ other innovative applications are developing quickly. Besides, the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in China is also remarkable. AI technology is being used to solve complex problems in ____42____ (vary) fields, from healthcare to transportation.
When it comes to environmental protection, scientific innovation also plays an important role. New ____43____ (technology) are being developed to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development. ____44____ is obvious that scientific and technological innovation is powering China’s progress and will continue to shape its bright future. ____45____ (affect) by the philosophy that “science knows no border and should benefit all humanity,” China has also worked hard to ensure that the fruits of scientific and technological progress are shared by all nations.
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，你校国际部计划下个月举办“中外绘画名家作品展”，现向全体学生征集画家推荐。请你根据以下提示，给国际部负责人Mr.Smith写一封电子邮件，推荐你心中的理想画家。
写作要点：
1. 简要介绍该画家（国籍、时期、主要风格、代表作等）；
2. 解释推荐理由（艺术价值，人物品质，对学生的启发等）。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
参考词汇: 代表作: representative work 专攻于/专门从事: specialise in
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
“Oh sure, I love to ski,” I said, Jeanne smiled at me, showing perfect teeth. “Excellent! I haven’t been skiing since we moved here. It will be great to have someone to ski with again.”
It would be great, I thought, if I knew how to ski. The other girls who crowded around Jeanne’s lunch table stared at me. Sue wanted to ask me when I had learned, but as she opened her mouth, the bell rang.
“Let’s go to Mount Wachusett this Sunday. My dad will drive us. Gotta run!” Jeanne hurried away. How eager was I to impress the new kid at school Jeanne had just moved to our small town in Massachusetts from Colorado. She had told us all about the ski lodge (小屋) her dad had owned, and how she’d won some skiing competitions. All I’d ever won was a third-grade spelling bee.
When classes ended, I rushed home to talk to Mom. She works at home designing brochures on her computer. “Mom!” I dropped my books on the kitchen table and went looking for her. She was in the study. “I’ve got good news. The most popular girl wants me to go skiing with her this Sunday!”
“Is that so ” Mom frowned at her computer. “Skiing Honey, you don’t ski. You don’t even like to ice-skate.”
“I can learn,” I said defensively.
“In a day ”
“And a half. Can we please go to Mount Wachusett before Sunday ”
“Maisie, I’m sorry. I must get this brochure done by tomorrow noon. This weekend’s just impossible,” Mom said with a sigh.
On Saturday I went to the library. When I asked for a book on skiing, the librarian said, “Trying another sport, Maisie ” I replied embarrassedly. “Yeah. Horseback riding did not work out.” “All the ski books are out. How about ice-skating ” the librarian suggested. I just shook my head. Sunday arrived and I still didn’t know how to ski.
注意：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
When Jeanne and her dad came to pick me up, I went with them as promised.
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As I spoke the truth, I felt stupid, but relieved, too.
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英语答案
听力
略
阅读
1. D 2. A 3. C
4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D
8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B
16. F 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. E
21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. C
36. has been made
37. which 38. proof
39. widely 40. enabling
41. with 42. various
43. technologies
44. It 45. Affected
46. Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. I’m writing to recommend Vincent van Gogh, a great Dutch painter, for the upcoming exhibition.
Van Gogh lived in the late 19th century and specialised in Post-Impressionism. His works are famous for bright colours and strong brushstrokes. “The Starry Night” and “”“Sunflowers” are his well-known representative works.
I recommend him because his paintings have high artistic value, showing unique views on nature and life. Besides, he kept pursuing his art dream even when life was hard, which sets a good example for us. His works can also inspire students to be creative in art. Hope you will consider my recommendation.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47.
When Jeanne and her dad came to pick me up, I went with them as promised. Jeanne talked happily about winning skiing games, but my heart beat so fast that I couldn’t hear her words. At the ski slope I messed up the straps — my fingers shook so I dropped a ski boot. When I finally stood, I wobbled, grabbed a nearby rail to stay up, then fell down with a bump. My cheeks got hot as Jeanne pulled me up, her eyebrows frowned like she was confused.
As I spoke the truth, I felt stupid, but relieved, too. I looked at my shoes, speaking softly: “I lied…I can’t ski. I just wanted you to be my friend.” Jeanne’s confused look went away. She smiled, tapping my ski: “That’s okay! I’ll teach you.” She held my arms while I walked slowly. I fell two times, but her laugh made me smile. By evening, I slid down a small slope slowly, shouting happily. That day, I didn’t just learn to ski — I got a friend who liked me for who I am.