江苏省南通市海门中学2025-2026学年高一上学期10月学情调研英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What will Henry do first
A．Plant trees. B．Build a path. C．Grow vegetables.
2．How much will the speakers tip the waiter
A．$5. B．$10. C．$15.
3．What did Sally try at the new coffee shop
A．Some biscuits. B．A chocolate cake. C．A sandwich.
4．Why is Clara visiting her grandfather
A．To celebrate his birthday.
B．To make a meal for him.
C．To keep him company.
5．What do we know about the woman
A．She goes to bed late.
B．She gets enough sleep every day.
C．She wakes up early in the morning.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where are the speakers
A．In a car. B．On a plane. C．On a train.
7．What are the speakers going to do
A．Make a travel plan. B．Chair a meeting. C．Go on holiday.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does the woman enjoy computer games less now
A．She finds games are not creative enough.
B．She hates the long download time.
C．She is too tired after work.
9．What does the man say about board games
A．They are out of date. B．They are too simple. C．They are more sociable.
10．What do the speakers probably decide to do together
A．Play a board game.
B．Try a new computer game.
C．Quit the habit of playing games.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．How does the woman’s team avoid losing data
A．By sending the data back to Earth for storage.
B．By checking the cloud data regularly.
C．By keeping a copy of the data.
12．Why do the team members exercise according to the woman
A．To keep their energy. B．To pass the time. C．To have fun.
13．Who is the man
A．A host. B．A manager. C．A programmer.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Parent and child. B．Brother and sister. C．Teacher and student.
15．How old is the man
A．12. B．14. C．22.
16．How does the woman sound in the end
A．Worried. B．Curious. C．Comforting.
17．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Features of brain development.
B．The process of brain development.
C．Gender differences in brain development.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What does the speaker advise the listeners to consider when choosing a career
A．Social contribution.
B．Personal income levels.
C．Quick growth opportunities.
19．Where does the speaker probably want to work
A．In a senior high school.
B．In a technology company.
C．In an environmental group.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To offer job opportunities.
B．To introduce traditional roles.
C．To promote a balanced view on careers.
二、阅读理解
Music festivals are for everyone! Here are some of the top music festivals across America this festival season.Coachella Music Festival | Indio, California
As one of the most famous music and arts festivals in the world, Coachella brings together a diverse range of artists and music styles, from rock to hip-hop. It is not only a celebration of music but also a showcase of art, with exhibits and visual experiences.Electric Daisy Carnival | Las Vegas, Nevada
This festival is one of the world’s largest electronic dance music (EDM) festivals. It is not just about the music; it’s a sensory journey, combining advanced technology, colorful visuals, and a sense of community among partygoers, making it a highlight of the global EDM festivals.Pickathon | Happy Valley, Oregon
Known for its relaxing, community-driven atmosphere, Pickathon focuses on a variety of music types, including folk, world music, and more. The festival is recognized for its theme on an eco-friendly environment with a commitment to reducing its environmental impact.When We Were Young | Las Vegas, Nevada
This festival, celebrating the old-time sounds of the early 2000s, brings together some of the biggest names from the pop-punk scenes, featuring legendary bands and artists from the 2000s. The event offers a trip down memory lane for those who fondly remember the golden era of pop-punk music.
21．Which festival will attract electronic dance music lovers
A．Pickathon. B．When We Were Young. C．Electric Daisy Carnival. D．Coachella Music Festival.
22．What do Pickathon and When We Were Young have in common
A．They offer an eco-friendly trip. B．They are held in the same state.
C．They each have a central theme. D．They perform traditional music.
23．In which section of the newspaper would this text most likely appear
A．Business. B．Health. C．Science. D．Culture.
The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy (痒) on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, and with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater.
There, suspended beneath the glimmering surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin.
Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.
But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water.
That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unearthing of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn.
Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation.
24．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．My father’s action inspired me. B．I once suffered from memory loss.
C．My envy prevented me from diving. D．The bay was where I learned swimming.
25．The author avoided swimming for seven years because of ______ .
A．pressure from independence B．treatment for mental illness
C．inconvenience of making up D．insecurity about appearance
26．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving
A．Hesitant and fearful. B．Restless but joyful.
C．Proud and contented. D．Afraid but resolute.
27．What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A．Do not judge a book by its cover. B．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift.
C．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
Greenland is the place on land that is closest to the North Pole in the world. Attracted by the beautiful icy scenery, the number of tourists visiting the country increased by 46% between 2018 and 2023. Meanwhile on the opposite side of the planet, Antarctica is seeing a similar tourism increase. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reports a steady (稳步的) rise in visitors since the 1990s — a dire tourism phenomenon for environmentalists who warn that humans can destroy fragile (脆弱的) ecosystems, influence animal behaviour and bring non-native species with them.
The attraction of the polar regions is obvious: the strength of the blue sky on a freezing, sunny day; the excitement of walking on fresh snow; and the unique wildlife that calls these places home. However, as tourism to the poles increases, organisations like the Arctic Council and Visit Greenland stress the need to balance economic benefits with environmental responsibility.
James Grecian, an oceanic ecologist, has spent years studying polar wildlife. Last year, he was in Antarctica studying snow petrels (雪鹱) — or more specifically, their vomit (呕吐物). Snow petrels have stomach oil that turns into solid pieces. When scientists study these pieces, they can learn how the petrels’ diet has changed over the years and what that means for the local ecosystem. Grecian explains that by taking samples from the environment or animals, we can learn a lot about past conditions. For example, scientists can collect baleen plates (鲸须板) from dead whales to see what the whales ate and where they lived.
Grecian knows how special these places are and how much they are affected. He believes we should act to help protect these important but threatened areas. Polar tourism is growing, but he hopes that with more awareness of its problems, visitors can make better choices.
28．What does the underlined word “dire” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Amazing. B．Alarming. C．Confusing. D．Misleading.
29．Why does the author mention baleen plates in paragraph 3
A．To explain whale protection practice.
B．To share an exploring experience.
C．To describe the appearance of whales.
D．To show how scientists gather information.
30．Which will Grecian probably agree with
A．Polar tourism should be encouraged.
B．Scientists should be more aware of the problems.
C．Visitors should be more environmentally responsible.
D．Climate change is to blame for the negative changes.
31．What is the most suitable title for the text
A．Polar Regions: Beauty and the Wild
B．Polar Tour: Popularity and Development
C．Polar Tourism: Growth and Concerns
D．Polar Wildlife: Protection and Challenges
Novelists describing amusement are laughing all the way to the bank. Depending on context, characters can crack a smile, roar with laughter or smile through tears. This richness of language may suggest to some that laughter, itself, is a phenomenon of endless variations, one that lends itself to limitless subcategorisation.
New work led by Roza Kamiloglu, a psychologist at the Free University of Amsterdam, provides evidence that there are just two primary types of laughter: one generated when people find something funny and one caused only through the physical act of tickling (挠痒痒).
The work started with the serious business of laugh collection. Dr Kamiloglu instructed research assistants to search YouTube, a video platform, and collect a total of 887 videos that were then categorised based on the comic incidents included. Roughly 70% of these videos were then used to train a laughter-categorising machine-learning algorithm (算法) to connect different forms of laughter with the activities that caused them. The algorithm was then asked to classify the remaining 30%. After a quick listen, Dr Kamiloglu and her colleagues thought the different laughs would be too varied for any connections to be made. However, the algorithm disagreed.
Based on loudness, rhythm and changes in frequency of the sounds, their findings suggested there was something unique about the post-tickling laugh, which showed distinctive patterns (62.5% identifiable) vs. humor-related laughter, pointing scientists towards the evolutionary (进化的) roots of laughter. After all, many mammals including dogs, monkeys, and chimpanzees produce sounds remarkably like laughter. Humans are not the only animals that tickle either. Chimpanzees engage in the activity too.
All this suggests that laughter from tickling evolved over 10 million years ago with the common ancestor that humans shared. Dr Kamiloglu suspects that this early sort of laughter probably evolved to help early humans build friendly relations, especially during play. With this in mind, she is now keen to study how infectious different sorts of laughs are. If the tickling laugh is one that truly evolved to bring humans together, it ought to be particularly infectious—but nobody has yet tested if it is. But he who laughs last, it would seem, laughs longest.
32．What is the main conclusion of Dr. Kamiloglu's study on laughter
A．Laughter cannot be scientifically categorized.
B．Laughter generated by tickling is exclusive to humans.
C．Laughter fundamentally consists of just two distinct types.
D．Laughter can be divided into countless types based on context.
33．How did researchers collect data for the study
A．By conducting interviews with professionals.
B．By analyzing online videos featuring laughter.
C．By recording laughter in laboratory experiments.
D．By observing babies’ laughter in controlled settings.
34．Which of the following would be easier for the algorithm to identify
A．Viewing stand-up comedy. B．Laughing at a friend’s silly face.
C．Laughing after being tickled by a brother. D．Watching someone pour salt into their tea.
35．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The tickling laugh evolves alongside human language development.
B．The infectiousness of the tickling laugh remains scientifically unproved.
C．Evolutionary functions of the tickling laugh include boosting confidence.
D．Chimpanzees’ tickling behavior challenges laughter’s social bonding function.
The world of stage and screen has always been a fascinating place where stories come to life. Whether through exciting live performances or amazing pictures, both media transport audiences to different worlds. From Shakespeare’s timeless plays to today’s blockbuster films, stories change, but their goal remains the same: to connect people through shared experiences. 36
The most striking difference lies in their very nature of presentation. On stage, actors perform live, making each show special with small changes in how they act and interact with the audience. 37 They are made over months or even years, with scenes carefully edited until they’re perfect. The final product is a polished piece of art that can be watched by people everywhere, but it doesn’t have the same effect as live theater.
38 Theater relies more on dialogue and live performances to unfold the plot, while films use special effects, music, and camera angles to make scenes more dramatic. However, both depend on skilled actors, creative directors, and strong storytelling to make the audience believe in the characters and their world.
Interestingly, these two art forms continually inspire and influence each other. Many successful plays have been adapted into films, and many films have been brought to the stage. 39 This back-and-forth between theater and cinema makes both art forms richer and keeps storytelling fresh.
Whether you prefer the live feeling of the stage or the big spectacle of the screen, both media offer you unique ways to enjoy stories. 40 So, the next time you watch a play or a movie, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and creativity of making these experiences unforgettable.
A．The techniques for storytelling differ, too.
B．They both have their own strengths and weaknesses.
C．Films, however, are made piece by piece, with some scenes shot many times.
D．What you should value is stories’ universal charm in bringing people together.
E．This connection explains why both forms continue to thrive in our digital age.
F．While united in this fundamental goal, theater and film achieve it through contrasting approaches.
G．Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, for example, found new life first as a musical and later a major film.
三、完形填空
It’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Just ask Toh Hong Keng, who has become one of the 41 medical graduate in the world. At 70 years old, the retired executive got his 42 from Southwestern University PHINMA in Cebu, Philippines.
After retiring from his decades-long career as a tech seller, Toh wanted to 43 himself — study medicine. When he told his family this decision, they were all 44 at first. They thought Toh was crazy to do such a thing at his age. But after witnessing his great 45 , they all threw their support behind him.
The journey was 46 , especially for someone at his age. One of the first 47 Toh encountered was finding a program that would admit him, as most were capped for applicants under 35 or 40. Toh applied to medical schools around Asia but was 48 by many universities due to age limits. 49 Southwestern University PHINMA welcomed him without restrictions.
Besides, Toh faced the challenges of aging, including declining memory, 50 , hearing, and energy. But Toh wasn’t given special 51 . He persevered through long hours of studying anatomy (解剖学), using flashcards, and 52 hospital shifts lasting up to 30 hours. He even repeated a year after failing a pediatrics exam but 53 with the support of his family and younger classmates.
Toh’s 54 inspires both his peers and future generations. His journey is not just a personal triumph but a testament to 55 learning and the pursuit of a purpose at any stage of life.
41．A．tallest B．smartest C．oldest D．kindest
42．A．licence B．degree C．passport D．award
43．A．prove B．entertain C．convince D．challenge
44．A．surprised B．concerned C．frustrated D．ashamed
45．A．achievement B．sacrifice C．confidence D．determination
46．A．tough B．tiring C．eventful D．unforgettable
47．A．requirements B．obstacles C．opportunities D．benefits
48．A．ignored B．abandoned C．rejected D．surveyed
49．A．Immediately B．Obviously C．Similarly D．Luckily
50．A．emotion B．vision C．appetite D．interest
51．A．treatment B．approval C．evidence D．training
52．A．adjusting B．maintaining C．enduring D．canceling
53．A．gave up B．broke down C．set out D．held on
54．A．generosity B．accomplishment C．exploration D．bravery
55．A．basic B．independent C．lifelong D．effective
四、语法填空
56．I have been told that schoolwork will present more of a challenge in the years ahead, and the teachers will hold us to high standards.(用适当的词填空)
57．Last year, I had a chance to study at a British (second) school as an exchange student. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58．In the beginning, , it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name. (用适当的词填空)
59． there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. (用适当的词填空)
60．There were lots of options, with bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings (include), but I still missed my mum’s cooking! (所给词的适当形式填空)
61．Heated (argue) and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. (所给词的适当形式填空）
62．Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and makes you feel unhappy. (用适当的词填空)
63．The key keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. （用适当的词填空）
64．When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down try to understand the situation from their point of view. (用适当的词填空)
65．Perhaps they (experience) something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain. （所给词的适当形式填空）
五、完成句子
66．在得知自己被梦想的大学录取后，他到来时情绪高涨。
He arrived after hearing he had been accepted into his dream university
67．当她收到好消息时，她喜不自禁，眼中闪烁着兴奋的光芒。
When she received the good news, she was overcome with joy, her eyes .
68．尽管感到紧张，莉莉在演讲时还是勉强挤出了微笑。
Even though she felt nervous, Lily managed to during her speech.
69．我绊倒自己的时候，朋友们忍不住大笑起来。
When I tripped over my own feet, my friends , unable to contain themselves.
70．一阵兴奋的涟漪掠过他们。
ran through them.
71．在听到这个好消息后，他的心脏怦怦直跳，充满了自豪和兴奋。
After he heard the good news, his heart with a mix of pride and excitement.
72．当她读到那封信时，泪水模糊了她的视线，她轻轻地笑了。
As she read the letter, tears and she smiled softly.
73．在向学校告别时，他强忍泪水。
He while saying goodbye to his school.
74．他在争论后怒气冲冲地跑出了会议室。
He the meeting room after the argument.
75．当他说了那句话时，她气得脸通红。
She when he made that comment.
76．当他看到所谓的怪物时，他吓呆了。
He when he saw the so-called monster.
77．当我靠近边缘时，一阵恐惧涌上心头。
A flood of fear inside me as I approached the edge
78．那段真挚的演讲让我感动到流泪。
I by the heartfelt speech.
79．和朋友在一起时，我总是感到轻松。
I always when I’m with friends.
80．让她惊讶的是，她赢得了比赛。
，she won the competition.
81．当我看到这么多观众时，我惊讶得目瞪口呆。
My jaw when I saw the size of the audience.
82．我松了一口气，开始大哭起来，张开双臂紧紧地抱住他。
I and began to cry out, throwing my arms around him and hugging him tightly.
83．当他环顾四周，看到朋友和家人的关爱和支持时，心中充满了感激之情。
His heart as he looked around at the loving support and care from his friends and family.
84．即使面临挑战，她也总是昂首挺胸。
Even in the face of challenges, she always .
85．项目成功后，整个团队都沉浸在自豪感中。
After the successful project, the whole team .
六、书信写作
86．假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jenny发来邮件说她进入到高中后上课总是走神，为此感到困扰。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提供建议；
3.表达祝福。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
1．B
【原文】M: I’ve decided to turn the empty space in front of our house into a garden.
W: Great idea, Henry. Will you be growing flowers and vegetables
M: Eventually, yes. I’ll start by laying out a path. Then I’ll plant some trees and grass.
2．A
【原文】W: The meal was $50. I think a 10% tip would be suitable. The service was great.
M: That’s fair. But now I’m worried if we have enough left for the taxi later.
W: Well, let me see how much we’ll have left after paying the bill and tip.
3．B
【原文】W: I went to that new coffee shop in town yesterday. Have you tried it, Mark
M: Not yet, Sally. I’ve heard their chocolate cakes are really good.
W: Yes, I had one there. They have sandwiches and homemade biscuits as well. I bet those are good too.
4．C
【原文】M: What are you doing this afternoon, Clara I’m preparing a birthday party for my mom. Would you mind helping me cook some food
W: Sorry Joe, I can’t. I’m going to visit my grandfather. He’s feeling a bit lonely.
M: OK.
5．A
【原文】W: I’ve been feeling tired lately. Maybe I should get to sleep earlier.
M: Yeah, I usually fall asleep faster if I go to bed by 11:00 p.m. And I wake up feeling refreshed.
W: I usually stay up too late. Maybe I’ll try your way tonight.
6．B 7．C
【原文】M: We made it! What a relief! When the train was late, I thought we’d miss the plane.
W: Me too. I was thinking we might have to call a taxi. I kept checking my watch. At least we got through security quickly.
M: Yes, that helped. Now we can relax. Soon we’ll be in Italy!
W: I can’t wait!
M: You’ll love it. There’s beauty everywhere you look.
W: And good food too, I hope.
M: Definitely. You won’t be disappointed. By the way, we’ll have a meeting with our travel agency when we arrive.
8．A 9．C 10．A
【原文】W: You know, I don’t enjoy playing computer games as much as I used to.
M: How come
W: Most games seem similar now, and some take so long to finish that I lose interest.
M: You’ve got a point there. After a while, it feels more like work than fun.
W: I think the excitement has just worn off for me.
M: Same here. In fact, these days, I’ve been getting into board games.
W: Really
M: Yes. I can play face-to-face with people instead of staring at a screen.
W: Do you like seeing people’s reactions
M: Yes, and I like playing cards as well. So simple yet really entertaining.
W: Maybe I should go back to old-fashioned games.
M: We could play something this weekend.
W: Good idea.
11．C 12．A 13．A
【原文】M: Welcome to our program!
W: Thanks, Steve.
M: I heard your team will be working in space again. So we’re here to talk about it. What are you going to do
W: We’ll be studying climate patterns and monitoring environmental changes.
M: That must require a lot of work.
W: You’re right.
M: I guess you must have great computers managing all that.
W: Yes, but we check and save a copy of our findings by hand. If something fails, we can’t afford to lose data.
M: How much data do you process
W: Normally we collect 6 GB a day, but during special projects, it can reach 12 GB.
M: It sounds amazing. Do you have enough time to rest
W: There’s little time for breaks, and it’s often tiring.
M: That does sound tough. So, you don’t exercise at all
W: Of course we do. Exercise is important — without it, we’d lose strength.
M: Makes sense. That’s all for now. Thank you!
14．B 15．B 16．C 17．C
【原文】W: Really, sometimes I wish you would act a bit more grown-up. My room is always tidy, but yours is a mess.
M: Let’s get this straight. You’re only twelve, two years younger than me. But I must admit that sometimes you seem more grown-up than me.
W: That’s because girls develop differently from boys. We mature faster in some ways.
M: Really How
W: Our brains develop at a different speed. A girl’s brain usually matures fully by around 22, while a boy’s might not be fully developed until about 25.
M: That’s three more years. What difference does it make
W: A lot. The part of the brain that controls decisions and emotions develops earlier in girls. That’s why we often think things through more.
M: So, when you’re my age, you’ll be even more sensible than me
W: Maybe. But everyone’s different. Some boys mature faster, and some girls take longer. It’s just that, on average, girls develop sooner.
M: I see.
W: But don’t worry — I’m sure you’ll catch up eventually.
18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】Good morning, everyone. As we speed towards our high school graduation, many still ask the same question: What should I do with my life You’ve likely already considered factors like salary and your skills. This has helped you narrow down your options. Instead of just thinking about our own goals, we should be asking ourselves another important question: What contribution do I want to make to the world In today’s world, the idea of a “helping” career has grown far beyond the traditional roles of doctors, teachers, and social workers. Thanks to technological advancements, it’s now possible to have a meaningful influence on many different fields. For example, app developers can create tools to support mental health or improve education. Scientists help protect the planet by studying climate change. I’m personally attracted to the growing field of AI and information security, where experts are greatly needed. A career that helps others is not only good for the world, but it can also bring you long-term satisfaction and pride. So don’t forget to consider this aspect as you make the important decisions that will shape your future.
21．C 22．C 23．D
24．A 25．D 26．D 27．B
28．B 29．D 30．C 31．C
32．C 33．B 34．C 35．B
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．G 40．D
41．C 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．D 46．A 47．B 48．C 49．D 50．B 51．A 52．C 53．D 54．B 55．C
56．that
57．secondary
58．however
59．Though/Although
60．included
61．arguments
62．that
63．to
64．and
65．have experienced
66．in high spirits
67．sparkling with excitement
68．force a smile
69．burst out laughing
70．A ripple of excitement
71．pounded
72．blurred her vision
73．held back his tears
74．stormed out of
75．turned red with anger
76．was shocked
77．swept
78．was moved to tears
79．feel relaxed
80．To her surprise
81．dropped
82．let out a sigh of relief
83．was filled with gratitude
84．holds her head high
85．was filled with pride
86．Dear Jenny,
I’m sorry to hear that since your admission to high school, you’ve been often zone out in class and feel troubled by it. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, you’d better find out the reasons for your zoning out. Try to change your focusing methods, like taking notes actively or asking teachers questions promptly to stay engaged. Second, it is significant to keep a good state of mind, for everyone will experience failure in their life. In addition, when the trouble of zoning out, you can turn to brief breaks to stretch or drink water and so on to relieve your pressure.
By doing so, you will make great progress in your class focus.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
