2025-2026学年湖北省十堰市东风高级中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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，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，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 is the weather like
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Asking for help. B. Giving suggestions. C. Sharing an experience.
3. Who is Karen
A. A teacher. B. An artist. C. A bank clerk.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a hotel. B. At a supermarket. C. At a travel agency.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Insects. B. A book. C. The planet.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What do we know about the platform
A. It’s aimed at improving spoken English.
B. It provides Chinese reading materials.
C. It offers reading services to all ages.
7. What does the man tell Jennifer in the end
A. How to access the platform. B. Whether o pay for the service. C. When to sign up for the course.
听下面一段对话，回答弟8至第10三个小题。
8. Why does Susan talk to Mike
A. To tell him about an event about crops.
B. To collect some information.
C. To extend an invitation.
9. What does Mike think of the event
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Average.
10 When will the event end
A. At 8: 00 am. B. At 11: 00 am. C. At 3: 00 pm.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第14四个小题。
11. How often does David go hiking in Lapland
A. Every other year. B. Once a year. C. Twice a year.
12. Who did David hike his favorite trail with the second time
A. His family. B. A friend. C. Some villagers.
13. What happened to David during the six-day hiking trip
A. He lived in a tent all the time.
B. He lost his way on the fourth day.
C. He climbed up Finland’s highest point.
14. What does the woman want to do next summer
A. Go hiking with David. B. Go abroad for further study. C. Go on a trip with her parents.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17三个小题。
15. What prevents Harrison from competing in the Betty Award
A. The entry fee. B. The writing style. C. The age limit.
16. Which kind of writing is Harrison good at
A. Science fiction stories. B. Love stories. C. Poems.
17. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. How did Noah learn about monarch butterflies’ situation
A. From a website. B. From a teacher. C. From a biologist.
19. What did Noah’s parents decide to do
A. Help him carry out his plan.
B. Persuade him to give up nu s idea.
C. Leave him to make his own decision.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To give suggestions on wildlife protection.
B. To draw people’s attention to climate change.
C. To encourage people to save monarch butterflies.
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
Children’s ability to make sound decisions develops with age. Understanding these stages helps parents determine when it’s appropriate to allow independence or when guidance is necessary.
Toddlers (1—3 years)
At this stage, toddlers are beginning to show independence but have limited understanding of consequences (后果). Choices should be simple and controlled, for example, letting them pick between two coats or snacks. This builds a sense of control while maintaining safety.
Preschoolers (3—5 years)
Preschoolers start understanding cause and effect but still require significant supervision (监管). They can deal with choices like selecting activities or toys. Parents can help by offering limited options to guide their decisions without making them feel stressed.
Early Elementary (6—8 years)
Children develop better reasoning but may struggle with long-term consequences This age group can manage more difficult decisions such as organizing homework time or choosing after-school activities but still benefit from parental support.
Tweens (9—12 years)
Tweens are capable of more independent decision-making but can be influenced by peer (同龄人) pressure and emotions. They can handle money-related decisions like managing pocket money or planning social events with oversight.
When Parents Should Let Kids Decide
Hobbies and Interests
Children should be free to choose activities they are interested in, rather than those forced by their parents. Encouraging self-directed exploration powers kids’ drive and helps their passions grow.
Learning Choices
Involving older children in decisions about educational goals or study methods encourages responsibility for their own learning journey.
Problem Solving
When children face age-appropriate challenges, letting them find solutions builds strong will and creativity. Parents can act as guides rather than fixers.
1. What kind of choices is recommended for toddlers according to the text
A. Difficult study plans. B. Long-term project selections.
C. Unsupervised outdoor activities. D. Simple decisions with two choices.
2. What do preschoolers begin to understand
A. Reason and result. B. Pressure from peers.
C. Independence and freedom. D. Money-related problems.
3. What is a benefit of allowing children to choose their hobbies and interests
A. It reduces parental responsibility. B. It inspires and drives kids.
C. It ensures they follow peer styles. D. It improves their academic performance.
B
As Wang Xueru packed her bag, sharp cramps twisting her stomach, a student silently approached. The girl placed two things into Wang’s hand: a small, folded note and a warm heat patch. Wang unfolded (打开) the paper: “If the sky is cloudy, I will be your sunshine.”
In that instant, the classroom walls of Mengla No. 1 High School seemed to glow. The pain and weariness didn’t vanish, but something warmer — a shared kindness — rose to meet it. This quiet moment defined Wang’s year as a volunteer teacher in rural Yunnan.
Wang, 22, graduated from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing with degrees in Chinese literature and international economics. Yet her true passion was service. Guided by her motto — “When poor, cultivate yourself; when successful, help the world” — she led campus volunteer groups and launched online literacy projects. When she applied for the competitive “Go West” Postgraduate Education Supporting Program (only 21 chosen yearly from 50 applicants), her experience shone. She earned her place.
Now, far from her coastal hometown of Quanzhou, Wang teaches in mountainous Mengla County. Her classroom holds not just textbooks, but trust. The student’s note wasn’t just comfort; it was a reflection of the connection Wang builds daily.
“People might imagine rural teaching means just giving lessons,” Wang might say. “But it’s more. It’s showing up, even when it’s hard. It’s seeing their struggles, and letting them see yours. That note That was sunshine returned.”
Wang understands her role transcends (超越) academics. In Mengla, she cultivates hope — one warm patch, one quiet word of sunshine at a time.
4. Why did the girl give Wang Xueru two things
A. To thank her for excellent teaching. B. To return classroom items she lost.
C. To comfort her during physical pain. D. To remind her about the weather.
5. Why was Wang Xueru selected for the “Go West” program
A. She had rich volunteer experience. B. She had top grades in economics.
C. She created new teaching methods. D. She could bear difficult conditions.
6. Which of the following best describes Wang Xueru
A. Ambitious and strict. B. Caring and committed.
C Intelligent and quiet. D. Brave and self-reliant.
7. What does Wang Xueru understand rural teaching involves
A. Following school rules strictly. B. Adapting to local weather challenges.
C. Focusing on personal achievements. D. More than academic lessons.
C
As a writer, I work best under deadlines (截止日期). But sometimes, deadlines, family needs, and other demands make my brain spin (旋转) so much that I feel sick. I can’t get the words out or form sentences. The stress of it all makes being creative impossible.
Here lies the conundrum: stress impacts our ability to be creative, but being creative can help reduce stress. In fact, some tension can be the inspiration for beautiful acts of creation.
It’s a balancing act, explains Dr. Radwa Khalil from the Constructor University Bremen, Germany. She explains that how we think about stress is like making two judgments. First, we decide if a situation is threatening or challenging. Then, we look at what resources we have to cope (应对) with it.
Importantly, if the things we feel we need to deal with are more than what we can address, we hit a tipping point. If not addressed, Dr. Khalil says, “This can lead to anxiety, depression, or burnout. This matches the idea that there is a limit, and if stress goes beyond that limit, it becomes harmful. The key is not to allow ourselves to get to this point, but where it lies varies from person to person, which is why we need individual tools to help. Ways of coping can be helpful or harmful, and often develop through a mix of personal experiences, social interactions, and environmental factors.”
We can easily add creativity to our daily lives. Dr. Belynder Walia, a psychotherapist, says creativity can help you slow down and change focus. Free writing can slow down racing thoughts, and coloring can make you feel more relaxed. It’s like giving your mind something new to do when you’re stressed.
However, you might need to calm your body down from fight-or-flight condition before any kind of creativity is possible. She suggests: “Simple grounding techniques like breathing deeply, splashing cold water on your face, or gently shaking your arms and legs can signal to your nervous system that you’re safe. Creativity can take over once tension starts to die down, helping you process what’s left.”
8. How does the author introduce the topic
A. Through self-experience. B. By telling a story.
C. Through a brief explanation. D. By providing data.
9. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. A clear statement. B. A simple solution.
C. A hard-to-solve problem. D. A wrong decision.
10. What can we infer about stress from paragraph 4
A. It’s a harmful partner. B. It produces strategies.
C. It’s the mother of creativity. D. It varies from person to person.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Coping Strategies for Stress B. Ways to Develop Creativity
C. Stress and Creativity: A Win-Win Situation D. Stress and Creativity: A Difficult Relationship
D
Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence (EI), do better at school than their less-skilled classmates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
“It’s not enough to be smart and hardworking. Students must also be able to understand and manage their emotions to succeed at school,” said Carolyn MacCann, lead author of the study. MacCann and her colleagues analyzed data from more than 160 studies, representing more than 42,000 students from 27 countries. The students ranged in age from primary school to college. The researchers found that students with higher EI tended to get higher grades and better achievement test scores than those with lower EI scores. This finding held true even when controlling for intelligence and personality factors. What was most surprising to the researchers was the association held despite different ages.
“Students with higher EI may be better able to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, boredom and disappointment.” she said. “Also, these students may be better able to manage the social world around them, forming better relationships with teachers, classmates and family, all of which are important to academic success.” Finally, the skills required for EI, such as understanding human motivation and emotion, may overlap with (与……重叠) the skills required to master certain subjects, such as history and language, giving students an advantage in those subject areas, according to MacCann.
However, MacCann cautions against widespread testing of students to identify and target those with low El. Instead, she recommends interventions that involve the whole school, including additional teacher training and a focus on teacher well-being and emotional skills. “Programs that integrate emotional skill development into the existing curriculum would be beneficial, as research suggests that training works better when run by teachers rather than external specialists,” she said.
12. What surprised the researchers most during MacCann’s study
A. Intelligence mattered more than El for academic success.
B. EI had an effect on learning for students of all ages.
C. College students benefited more from EI than pupils.
D. Personality affected academic performance greatly.
13. What can be a reason for the conclusion of MacCann’s study
A. High-EI students hardly experience negative emotions.
B. High-EI students seldom develop social relationships.
C. High-EI students tend to easily focus on their study.
D. High-EI students have helpful skills for certain subjects.
14. What does MacCann suggest in the last paragraph
A. Equipping teachers with emotional skills.
B. Designing tests to identify students with low EI.
C. Developing special programs for students with low EI.
D. Employing emotional specialists to give training to students.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Should EI be taught in school
B. How can students develop high EI
C. Students with high EI do better in school
D. Good students do better in managing emotions
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。
Characteristics of an excellent scientist
The dictionary defines a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on one or more sciences, especially natural science or physical science.____16____ Let’s look at some characteristics of an excellent scientist.
Curiosity
An excellent scientist must be very curious about things. Scientists such as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse discovered things mainly because they wanted to know how things work.____17____
Patience
Becoming a scientist takes a long time. ____18____ Even if you think you have received some education on science, you still have a lot of scientific research to do. If you’re an instant-gratification type of person, this may not be the best choice for you.
Ethical (道德的) qualities
In order to truly discover and use knowledge for the greater good, a scientist must have a desire to improve people’s life as well as the environment, since they are linked and they can affect one another in the long run. ____19____ Sticking to an old belief contradicted with evidence is dishonest. However, that belief shouldn’t be changed without powerful evidence.
Working habits
____20____He/She can work well alone or in groups, depending on what’s needed and also needs to communicate thoughts on paper and verbally. Networking connects him/her with colleagues working on similar projects where he/she may discover something new.
A. To make discoveries, you have to think differently.
B. There are very few jobs that take longer than this one.
C. It also defines a scientist as someone who uses scientific methods.
D. A scientist must report findings honestly regardless of personal interests or public opinion.
E. One of the main places that many scientists work in is the research laboratory.
F. An excellent scientist even takes notes of the smallest observation and keeps it in mind.
G. Without a drive to ask questions or even wonder, a scientist will never get to the first stage of the scientific process.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When our restaurant business failed, we headed north in a camping truck to Texas, hoping to have a “fresh start”.
At the ____21____ of Palo Duro Canyon (峡谷) State Park, I noticed a job advertisement hiring park hosts. The position offered a free, permanent campsite in the park, and ____22____, the hosts served as a link between the park’s guests and the rangers (护林人). It was the perfect solution: a rent-free place to reorganize our lives. We entered the park and I made an ____23____ for the following day.
The park was ____24____, so it took us some time to find an available site. That evening, as we finished our dinner, my wife saw two large skunks (臭鼬) walking toward our table. We ____25____ climbed onto the table and, for the next four hours, waited for them to leave our camp.
Having survived that night, we were ____26____ that everything else would be all right. The next day we met with the people who ran the park. They explained our ____27____ and gave us a beautiful campsite.
That evening, ____28____, we learned about the canyon wind. They were strong and cold, ____29____ our little camping truck violently, and we lay ____30____ in the dark until the winds died away.
During the weeks that followed, we learned to survive in our truck and ____31____ the little money my wife ____32____ by substitute teaching. Building a successful business and then losing it had left very little time for building a successful family. For a time after our business ____33____, I thought I might lose my family as well.
Living in the tiny ____34____ with no television, we sat close together reading and talking. One evening, standing under a jeweled sky, I found myself ____35____ for all the hardships. We had walked the trails and climbed the canyon walls. We had become a family!
21. A. back B. edge C. centre D. entrance
22. A. in return B. in time C. in short D. in turn
23 A. attempt B. agreement C. appeal D. appointment
24. A. appealing B. rare C. crowded D. superb
25. A. repeatedly B. instantly C. eventually D. visibly
26. A. amused B. determined C. confident D. blessed
27. A. responsibilities B. requirements C. circumstances D. conditions
28. A. moreover B. therefore C. meanwhile D. however
29. A. buffeting B. edging C. ironing D. accompanying
30. A. quarrelling B. shaking C. mourning D. aching
31. A. give away B. hand out C. live on D. put aside
32 A. borrowed B. earned C. posted D. raised
33. A. switched B. failed C. expanded D. declined
34. A. truck B. park C. house D. camp
35. A. desperate B. available C. suitable D. thankful
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 will have 75 percent of its wild animals and 80 percent of its wild plants on land under the national key protection system by 2025.” The National Forestry and Grassland Administration said. So far, the national key wildlife protection rate ___36___ (increase) to 74 percent, up from 71 percent last year. Its announcement coincided with the International Day for Biological Diversity, the theme of ___37___ this year was “Building ___38___ shared future for all life”.
The administration said that China’s ___39___ (achieve) in protecting wild animals are partly attributed to releasing wild species into nature reserves after artificial breeding (繁育). ___40___ was reported that nine milu deer fawns (小鹿) were recently born in the Daqingshan National Nature Reserve in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The fawns were released into the wild in September ___41___ (follow) artificial breeding in Beijing and Jiangsu province.
“This result showed that close monitoring and health management by researchers led to the successful reintroduction of the deer ___42___ the wild,” the administration said. Artificial breeding has helped to increase the population of some species that had ___43___ (previous) disappeared in the wild. As for other wild populations, the panda population has increased from 1,114 in the 1980s to 1,864, ___44___ the number of wild Asian elephants also increased from about 180 to 300 over the same period. Up to now, 206 species of rare and ____45____ (endanger) plants have returned to the wild, of which 112 are unique to China.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你学校的英文校报正在征稿，要求以My favorite corner in the school为题描述校园里你最喜欢的一角，并写出你喜欢它的原因。请为校报撰稿。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My favorite corner in the school
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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。
When Judy was younger, she thought that her grandmother was the best cook in the entire world. Every time she visited her grandmother with her family she would be treated to lots of delicious food — buttery shortbread cookies and plates of crispy cheese crackers to snack on; piles of pancakes for breakfast; golden fried chickens and thick, hearty soups for dinner. No one would ever leave hungry or sad when they visited grandmother’s house.
But, as Judy grew older, she started to notice that her grandmother had begun to cook less and less.The complicated meals grew simpler, and the visits to her grandmother’s beautiful life-filled home grew fewer. Eventually, Samantha’s parents told her the truth: her grandmother had arthritis (关节炎) in her hands, which meant it was too painful for her to cook the elegant dishes.
“Why don’t we visit grandmother and just get food from a restaurant ” she asked. It seemed to her too cruel just to visit when her grandmother could cook for them and to pay no visit when her grandmother was sick.
Her parents smiled, appreciating their daughter’s kind heart, and told her they had suggested this but the idea had been rejected, “Your grandmother loves cooking. It saddens her to be reminded that she can’t share her food any more because of her illness.” Judy told her parents she understood, but she silently determined to find a way to help.
A few weeks later, Judy stopped by her grandmother’s house to deliver some groceries. As she carefully put away the boxes and cans in the kitchen cabinets, Judy discovered something she had never seen before. Sitting on one of the highest shelves was a small wooden box. Her curiosity aroused, Judy took the box down from the shelf and opened the lid.
Inside were hundreds of index cards and on each one was a hand-written recipe (食谱)! Her hands shaking with excitement, Judy flipped through the cards. She recognized all of her grandmother’s classic recipes — the cookies, the pancakes, the soups. They were all here!
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。
Judy knew now what she would do to cheer her grandmother up.
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Judy smiled at her grandmother, who was looking at the scene in surprise.
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