2025-2026学年河北省石家庄市第二中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题
(满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. When does the woman ask the min to do
A. Repeat what he said. B. Call her back soon. C. Stop listening to music.
2 Who re are the speakers
A. At an office. B. At a grocery store. C. At a restaurant.
3. What wind of homework does the man give his students
A. Reading. B. Using the Internet. C. Interviewing someone.
4 Why does the woman think of Mrs. Dunkirk
A. She is strict. B. She is humorous. C. She gives good advice.
5. Why doesn’t the man want to go to cook club tonight
A. He is running late. B. He didn’t read the book. C. He usually misses it.
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 mainly talking about
A. Eating. B. Playing. C. Driving.
7. Where are the speakers going
A. To the man’s house. B. To the beach. C. To a car repair shop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday
9. How will the woman deal with the sink until Monday
A. She will fix it herself.
B. She will put a basin under it.
C. She will ask for help from others.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the man do last weekend
A. He went ice-skating. B. He played hockey. C. He went to the movies.
11. What do the speakers decide to do this weekend
A. Visit the girl’s father. B Watch a hockey game C. Join a professional hockey team.
12. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Coach and player. C. Brother and sister.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man probably sound in the beginning
A. very excited. B. A bit angry. C. A little surprised.
14. How many people will go to Shanghai:
A. Only one. B. Two. C. Three.
15. What is the man worried about
A. The environment on the train
B. The cost of the business trip.
C. The public transportation in Shanghai.
16. What does the man want to do at the end
A Leave early. B. Reserve a hotel room. C. Talk to his assistant.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the reunion take place
A. In January. B. In. March. C. In June.
18. If you attended with a guest, how much would you pay in total
A. $20. B. $10. C. $40.
19 Where is the reunion making place
A. In the front office. B. In the cafeteria. C. In the classroom
20. If you call Rob Jones, what are you most likely to do
A. Volunteer. B. Attend the reunion. C. Pay for parking.
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
Dinosaur Attractions
The Field Museum
Even beyond its impressive dinosaur exhibit the Field Museum is a must-see destination for the whole family. The Evolving Planet display follows the evolution of life on our planet from the very beginning, when life was a single-celled organism, to the appearance of mankind.
Fee: Adults $38.00; Children (6-18) $17.50, (5 and under) free
Museum of the Earth
This museum is kid-friendly thanks to its large number of hands-on activities. There is a vast collection of fossils(化石), such as large, complete skeletons(骨架) and those of small sea animals. The Discovery Lab at the museum is an interactive space for kids to play and learn in. They can even search for fossils and keep what they find.
Fee: Adults $18.00; Children (13-19) $10.00, (12 and under) free
Dinosaur World
This park offers animatronic(电子的) dinosaurs that bring to life many prehistoric scenes and it features fossils from dinosaurs found in Florida. Although this park has plenty to offer, food isn’t one of them. However, there is a lovely picnic area where families can bring their own lunches and enjoy the bright Florida sunshine.
Fee: Adults $26.00; Children (10-19) $15.00, (9 and under) free
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Cabazon Dinosaurs, located in Riverside County, California, is an unusual roadside attraction that has been there since 1975. Home to over fifty larger-than-life dinosaur statues, this park is a fantastic place to let kids run wild. Visitors can hunt for fossils and participate in a dinosaur dig. Featured a lot of movies, this park is a great way to spend a few hours.
Fee: Adults $13.00: Children (8-18) $11.00, (7 and under) free
1. At which place may visitors learn about the development of life on Earth
A The Field Museum. B. Dinosaur World.
C. Cabazon Dinosaurs. D. Museum of the Earth.
2. How much should a teen and his parent pay for their visit to the Discovery Lab
A. $54.00 B. $46.00 C. $36.00 D. $28.00
3. What is the shared feature of the four dinosaur attractions
A. Interactive spaces. B. Hands-on activities.
C. Kid-friendly design. D. Dinosaur-themed movies.
B
What do you do with your clothes that you don’t want to wear anymore Through cutting, stitching(缝)and redesigning. Baxter Salzwedel has found a fashionable way to be sustainnble(可持续的).
In March, recycling clothes earned the 17-year-old from Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in Wisconsin, US, a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneurs competition. The competition was hosted by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, a non-profit organization. He won a scholarship of $10, 000 for his sustainable clothing brand The Mad Patcher.
In the beginning. Salzwedel just worked with clothes for fun. He learned his sewing skills at a young age from his grandmother. He then started to tear up his old jeans to try and create cool new designs. The fun hobby quickly turned into a business for Salzwedel when his friends and classmates started asking him to make customized clothing for them.
“So many people wanted them that I wasn’t going to make 150 pairs of pants for free, so that was when 1 had to start making a business out of it, ” Salzwedel told the Sheboygan Press.
In 2021, Salzwedel started his clothing brand. He uses colourful and patterned fabrics(布 料) from other clothes to create his patchwork(拼接) designs, like jeans, shirts and jackets. He only uses donated or recycled materials to ensure maximum sustainability.
Salzwedel has earned thousands of dollars through selling his clothes, and he donated 25 percent of his profits to non-profit organizations.
Talking about the competition, Salzwedel said, “It was exciting to do that and meet all sorts of young people with similar ideas. ” The teenager planned to use the prize to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. The college is one of the most famous fashion schools in the world. Meanwhile, he will continue doing his business even after he graduates. For Salzwedel, The Mad Patcher is a lifelong project worth working on.
4. What inspired Salzwedel to do business
A. His interest in fashion design.
B. The popularity of his pants.
C. His grandmother’s encouragement.
D. The growing problem of fashion waste.
5. What does the text tell us about The Mad Patcher
A. It aims to promote second-hand clothes.
B. It uses donated materials to reduce costs.
C. It produces sustainable fashion products.
D. It copies designs from well-established brands.
6. What does Salzwedel plan to do with the scholarship
A. Grow his clothing brand.
B. Earn a degree in fashion.
C. Donate it to a fashion school.
D. Cooperate with like-minded people.
7. Which of the following can best describe Salzwedel
A. Strong but selfish.
B. Brave and determined.
C. Talented but negative.
D. Creative and generous.
C
Can science fiction tell us about the future Setting aside aliens and spaceships, much contemporary science fiction is concerned with themes such as the impact of artificial intelligence, the danger of ecological collapse and the misuse of corporate power. In all these cases, science fiction writers are taking advantage of the freedom that this type of writing gives them to think about ongoing concerns and picture what they might lead to in the future, coming to surprising and thought-provoking conclusions.
All of those do have some predictive value. It means science fiction can play a useful role as a way to predict technological, social and political trends — but in the near term, not the distant future in which it is often set. This is the first of three ways in which science fiction can give us a glimpse of the future.
The second is that it can help broaden the mind when assessing future scenarios (设想) for planning purposes, both in government and in business. France’s Defence Innovation Agency is setting up a “red team” of sci-fi writers to propose scenarios that might not have occurred to military planners. Arup, an engineering firm, commissioned Tim Maughan, a science-fiction writer, to create four scenarios of what everyday life might look like as a result of climate change. Tech giants including Google, Microsoft and Apple have also employed sci-fi writers as consultants, using a process sometimes called “design fiction.”
And then the third one is more direct: by inspiring people in the tech industry who want to make these fictions a reality. The creation of the mobile phone at Motorola was motivated by the handheld wireless communicators from Star Trek, and Amazon’s Alexa voice-assistant by the talking computer on the Enterprise. The Kindle was inspired by an electronic-book device in Neal Stephenson’s novel The Diamond Age, and an entire industry is trying to bring to life the virtual world he described in Snow Crash. The future technology leaders are certainly reading science fiction today.
8. What does the author think of science fiction
A. It focuses mainly on aliens and spaceships.
B. It explores current issues to imagine the future.
C. It addresses the contemporary existing problems.
D. It aims to predict technological progress in the future.
9. Why do the government and the business hire sci-fi writers
A. To give support to their creations.
B. To better understand science fiction.
C. To benefit from their expansive imagination.
D. To enhance their influence and commercial value.
10. How does the last paragraph show the impact of science fiction
A. By listing main points. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By explaining a concept.
11. What is the main idea about the text
A. Why is science fiction gaining popularity
B. Science fiction provides insights into the future.
C. How does science fiction broaden people’s vision
D. Science fiction serves as an inspiration for inventions.
D
Free diving is a high-risk sport. Divers, swimming underwater without oxygen tanks, frequently black out from low oxygen and put themselves at risk of drowning. Marine mammals such as seals, by contrast, can spend most of their lives below the surface without such risks. Seals can hold their breath for 20 to 30 minutes on average and some even for over an hour. A March 20th Science paper explains why: seals can apparently sense how much oxygen they have in their blood and plan their actions accordingly.
When a mammal holds its breath, oxygen levels drop while carbon dioxide rises. In humans low oxygen mostly does not ring any alarm bells on their own — instead, high levels of carbon dioxide eventually produce the unpleasant urge to breathe. As seals dive more frequently — and for longer — than humans do, the range of carbon dioxide in their bodies varies more widely. That led Chris McKnight, a marine biologist, to wonder if the animals could also sense oxygen.
To test this, he and his team placed six wild-caught seals in a tank containing an underwater feeding station and a breathing chamber (for surfacing) at opposite ends. The air in that chamber was then set to one of four conditions: normal air (21% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide, plus other gases); air with reduced oxygen (11%); elevated oxygen (50%); and elevated carbon dioxide (8%). If the seals were, like humans, more sensitive to carbon dioxide, their behavior would be identical in all but the final condition.
The results suggested otherwise. With more oxygen, the seals extended their dives by an average of 14 seconds. They shortened them by roughly half a minute with less oxygen. High carbon dioxide levels, by contrast, had no significant effect.
Dr. McKnight suggests that the ability to sense low oxygen may be common in marine mammals, possibly as a defense against drowning. More research is needed to understand how widespread this ability is and how diving animals perceive oxygen. While expert divers use the sensation of an approaching black-out from low oxygen as a cue to resurface, how seals do this is still a mystery.
12. The underlined phrase “black out” in paragraph 1 most likely means _______.
A. turn pale B. sink slowly C. stop breathing D. pass out
13. What motivates Chris McKnight to study oxygen-sensing ability of seals
A. Lower oxygen tolerance in human divers.
B. Seals’ ability to dive for extended periods.
C. Seals’ wide variations in CO2 levels during dives.
D. Humans’ strong reaction to rising carbon dioxide.
14. What is true according to paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A. Elevated oxygen lengthens seals’ dive duration.
B. Low oxygen causes seals to dive 14 seconds longer.
C. Seals prioritize CO2 sensitivity over oxygen detection.
D. Seals’ reactions were presumed exactly equal to humans’.
15. Which remains unknown about seals according to the text
A. The duration of holding their breath.
B. The reason why they can dive safely.
C. The ability to adjust the timing of resurfacing.
D. The mechanism for triggering their resurfacing.
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。
Books often struggle to engage modern readers, and this can be especially true for nonfiction. For many people, it’s less exciting and less emotional than fiction. However, the problem may not be with nonfiction, but how they read it.
Some people start a nonfiction book but quit after reading a few chapters. They read probably because someone gives them the book or everyone is reading it. That’s not helpful to stay in a committed relationship with nonfiction. ___16___ No matter what yours is, write it down before starting to read. It’ll prepare your mind on what to look for in that book.
If you’re already a fiction reader, start with narrative nonfiction, which carries a strong storytelling element. This kind of writing is so engaging that you may almost forget the story being told is factual. ___17___ However, if you still feel burdened by an entire book, an anthology (选集) might be a perfect solution. As collections of shorter pieces, anthologies aim to bring together the best writing on a particular subject. ___18___ Once you’re drawn in, you’ll find more to read.
___19___ For those who prefer highlighting and taking notes, a physical book may be a nice choice. In contrast, e-books are ideal if portability (便携性) or the ability to adjust the text are your priorities. However, if you’re already a listener to nonfiction recorded programs, audio books might be the perfect fit for you.
Reading nonfiction can be challenging, but remember there’s always a book on the topic that interests you. It may be about historical events that shape our lives or stories where truth outshines fiction. ___20___ .
A. So it requires a personal insight into the book.
B. Some of the pieces are sure to grab your interest.
C. It’s a natural bridge between fiction and nonfiction.
D. Instead, you should have a clear objective of reading.
E. Reading habits affect our selections of nonfiction topics.
F. Choosing suitable formats is also key to enjoying nonfiction.
G. Whichever it is, the time spent on nonfiction can be rewarding.
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、DI四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a Friday night, Lucas, a poor young artist, was playing his worn violin at the gate of the subway station. The music was so ___21___ that many people stopped and put some money into the faded ___22___ on the ground.
The next day Lucas came to the same place. ___23___, he took out a large piece of paper, laid it on the ground and began playing. Before long, the young man was surrounded by audience, some of whom were ___24___ by the words on the paper. It ___25___, “Last night, a gentleman named George Sang put an important thing into my hat ___26___. Please come to ___27___ it soon.”
After about half an hour, a middle-aged man hurriedly ran there and said he was Mr. George Sang. Then Lucas asked, “Did you ___28___ something ” “A lottery ticket(彩票), with my name on it,” said the man. Lucas ___29___ a lottery ticket. “Is it ” he asked. “Yes, Mine!” George was wild with joy, his eyes brightening ____30____.
His mind ____31____ to a few days ago, when he purchased a lottery ticket and won $500,000. On the way home, he passed by Lucas and put $50 into Lucas’s hat. However, the lottery ticket was also ____32____. Now seizing the ____33____ ticket, George asked, “This changes everything! How can I repay you ” The young man shook his head.
A crowd gathered as news spread. A teenager asked. “Why refuse him You’re ____34____!” Lucas smiled. “Money comes and goes. But lose your honesty ” He drew a clear note from his violin. “That’s like losing the ____35____ in your heart.”
21. A. strange B. boring C. pleasant D. primitive
22. A. box B. hat C. bowl D. pocket
23. A. Similarly B. Typically C. Potentially D. Differently
24. A. touched B. shocked C. attracted D. troubled
25. A. wrote B. said C. put D. told
26. A. by mistake B. on purpose C. in advance D. at length
27. A. obtain B. submit C. assign D. claim
28. A. remember B. lose C. forget D. find
29. A. drew on B. took on C. took out D. smoothed out
30. A. instantly B. excitedly C. gradually D. urgently
31. A. fetched B. wandered C. suspended D. flowed
32. A. put away B. handed out C. given away D. thrown in
33. A. restored B. rejected C. regained D. reserved
34. A. broke B. lost C. subjective D. superior
35. A. wire B. chapter C. place D. tune
第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分。满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A smart home is one that ____36____ (integrate) computers into the structure of the building ____37____ (it). In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become automatic, which will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment ____38____ (live) in. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to switch them on and off making your home more energy-efficient. Your home will also learn your ____39____ (day) routine and ____40____ (prefer), so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system ____41____ (obey).
The smart home could also monitor itself to make sure that everything is working as it should, and send you a ____42____ (warn) if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even ____43____ (program) to detect your health problems, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat____44____ if you should see a doctor. Smart home can also prevent us from disasters. So in____45____ sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你和交换生Peter参加了你校语言社组织的“Language Buddy Project”(语言互助伙伴计划)，现需要合作制作一段3分钟的视频进行活动分享。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)你的方案；(2)征求意见。
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。
Dear Peter,
I hope you are doing well.
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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。
Lucy looked at the store window longingly. There was nothing that she wanted more than a happy Hannah doll. It was 29. 9. Unluckily, Lucy didn’t even have the 95 cents, so she let out a deep sigh (叹息) and continued walking home.
As she crossed the street, she thought about doing her brother’s housework, cleaning the floor and washing the dishes all months to earn money, but even then she would have only eleven dollars. Suddenly, something small and pink in the snow caught her eyes. Lucy walked over and picked it up from the snow. It was a beautiful wallet. She opened the wallet and found a thick pile of folded green bills and a woman’s driver’s license. Lucy put the wallet into her bag quickly. She turned around and walked back.
Lucy’s heart beat fast as she entered the store. She had long dreamed about this moment, but something didn’t feel right. As she got to the Happy Hannah dolls, she pushed away her feelings. She grabbed (攫取，抓住) one and walked toward the checkout.
As Lucy was waiting to pay, her mobile phone rang. Lucy looked around, startled (吓了 一跳) . It was her grandma. Lucy’s heart was suddenly filled with love and warnth when she thought of her. She put the doll down and answered the phone.
“Hi, Grandma! I’m going to be a little bit late tonight …Alright …I love you, too. “Lucy left the store and walked all the way to 301 West Street.
注意：
1续写词数应为150左右;
2 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“Honey, welcome back home. I have a surprise for you.”
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Paragraph 2:
Together with Grandma, Lucy returned where she found the wallet.
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