太康县第一高级中学2025-2026学年高二上学期11月月考英语试卷（含答案）

高二11月份月考英语
（限时：120分钟 满分：150分）
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。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 did the car crash happen
A. At about 10:00 am. B. At about 8:00 am. C. At about 8:00 pm.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the street. B. At Alan’s home. C. In the post office.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Ann’s science class. B. Ann’s new classmate. C. Ann’s class president.
5. What is the weather like today
A. sunny. B. cloudy. C. Rainy.
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。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 does the woman want to do
A. Lend her license. B. Rent a car. C. Hire a driver.
7 How much should the woman pay for in all
A. $500. B. $400. C. $200.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man recommend sharing housework
A. To appreciate the life. B. To help the woman to grow. C. To make his wife’s life a bit easier.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude toward sharing housework
A. Doubtful. B. positive. C. unconcerned.
10. What’s the woman going to do today
A. clean the dishes. B. Do some shopping. C. Cook meals.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman ask the man to do at first
A. show his passport. B. weigh his bag. C. choose a window seat.
12. Why does the man go to London
A. To travel. B. To work. C. To study.
13. What will the man take out of his bag
A. dictionary. B. A book. C. A Carry-on bag
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the woman’s dream destination
A. New zealand. B. Italy. C. spain.
15. How many countries has the man probably been to
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
16. What does the man always take with him when travelling
A. A guidebook. B. A Walking stick. C. A Camera.
17. How would the man probably travel when exploring different cities within a country
A. on foot. B. BY train. C. BY bus.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20 题。
18. How long can a panda live on average
A. For about 8 years. B. For about 25years. C. For about 75years.
19 How old was xin xing when it died
A.38. B.37. C.30.
20. What can we know about xin xing
A. It preferred the cake. B. It had a big family. C. It fell ill easily
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
Here are a few books written by society for science research competition alumni(校友) and some recommendations from alumni to help keep you thinking about worthwhile additions throughout the summer holidays.
The Last Question
By Isaac Asimov Columbia publications
As much-loved favorite of science fans worldwide, Flora says, “it was a really good short story involving the universe being overtaken by entropy (熵).” The author questions the fate of the universe and, ultimately, what will become of the human race.
Losing the Nobel prize
By Brian Keating W. W. Norton & company
Maximilian says, “it is a book worth reading for scientists, especially ambitious ones. After reading this book, you truly feel like you have grown as a scientist, with a healthier perspective and the right guidance in the toolkit. ”
To MocK a MocKingbird
By Raymond Smullyan Oxford University press
“A really fun book of logic puzzles where you end up constructing and exploring combinatorial logic” shares Jonathan. With a goal of attracting readers of all ages, the author combines a collection of puzzles with a choose-your-own-adventure style storyline, introducing readers to puzzles commonly presented in computer science and artificial intelligence.
The Words that Made Us
By Akhil Reed Amar Basic Books
“It’s a fascinating dive into the U. S.constitution and the people and ideas that built the United States,” shares Ethan. With the book published in 2021, the author assesses early constitutional questions Americans confronted during the formation of the U. S. and the answers they offered in a vivid narrative combining history and law.
1. Whom is this text intended for
A. doctors. B. students. C. scientists. D. workers.
2. Which is the favorite for AI lovers
A. The Last Question. B. To MocK a MocKingbird.
C. Losing the Nobel prize. D. The Words that Made Us.
3. What do The Last Question and To MocK a MocKingbird have in common
A. They are themed with science. B. They mainly deal with history.
C. They deal with computer problems. D. They focus on the future of humans.
B
My oldest child, Emma, just returned to campus after a long holiday break to finish up her last period of college. These days, friends and family have begun flooding me with one question: What is she going to do after graduation
The job market is, after all, awfully tough. Just this month the Federal Reserve Bank published a study showing that “recent graduates are increasingly working in low-paid jobs or working part-time.” The bright spot, according to the study, is for students who majored (主修) in STEM— science, technology, engineering and mathematics — areas in which recent graduates “have tended to do relatively well”.
But Emma is a student of the humanities (人文) at a small college. She’s an American Studies major with a focus on the politics and culture of food. For quite a while, I think her field of study is so fashionable right now that I’m not the least bit worried she will find a good job. Yet the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve decided to be honest. “I’m not sure what Emma is going to do,” I now say. “But she’s gotten a great education and has really found her interest. — and I know those things will serve her well over the course of her life.”
Nowadays, more and more universities and colleges are being measured by the salaries of their recent graduates. In this climate, encouraging your kid to study the humanities, seems, at best, unwise or, at worst, unconcerned with earning a living. But a college is not a vocational (职业) school. And promoting STEM subjects should not be society’s only answer to helping the next generation grow in a competitive world.
From the beginning, we never urged Emma to pick a college or a major with an eye on its expected return on money, as more and more families are doing. To Emma, what really matters will be something that we may not be able to measure for quite a long time: Emma’s contribution to the world and how happy she is in it.
4. The author’s friends and family _________.
A. are worried about Emma’s safety
B. have been worrying about the flood
C. are concerned about Emma’s future
D are worried about the job market
5. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. The number of the graduates is increasing.
B. STEM graduates can be better employees.
C. STEM graduates are in relatively greater demand.
D. More and more graduates like to do a part-time job.
6. Why did Emma choose a major in the humanities
A. Because she is interested in it.
B. Because her mother told her to.
C. Because it is increasingly popular.
D. Because she wants further education.
7. According to the author what matters most in choosing a major is that _________.
A. it should be among the STEM
B. it should be fashionable and interesting
C. it should allow a good job and a high salary
D. it should bring achievements and happiness
C
Chinese hit video game Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 10 million copies across all platforms in just three days after its release.
The game is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In it, players take the role of the Destined One, setting off for adventures to collect six Relics that once belonged to Sun Wukong and challenge the Celestial Court.
Drawing on a rich heritage of nearly 1,000 years of Chinese culture, the game’s storyline and characters have proven difficult to understand for many players from western countries. For instance, a player shared on social media that their lack of familiarity with Journey to the West led to them consistently missing hidden treasures, finally resulting in repeated failures during a boss fight in Chapter 2. Meanwhile, some players feel overwhelmed by names like Erlang Shen and Lingxuzi, which can be difficult to pronounce for those unfamiliar with Chinese phonetics.
To bridge these cultural divides, one enthusiast wrote a 200-page outline detailing Sun Wukong’s abilities across all 100 chapters of Journey to the West. Many others immersed themselves in the epic by checking out forums, TV shows, anime, manga and online encyclopedias.
Through this process, western players have not only refined their gaming skills but also developed a deeper appreciation for Sun Wukong and Journey to the West.
“Although many people might compare Sun Wukong to Western superheroes, I believe they are different,” said Patrick from the US. “Sun Wukong has a carefree and independent nature, unlimited by the need to set a good example for others like Spider-Man, who by contrast follows principles like ‘with great power comes great responsibility’.”
Journey to the West offers a comprehensive narrative that covers a very dangerous journey, numerous encounters and the exploration of various cultures, making it a rich source for diverse storytelling types and cultural backgrounds.
Perhaps these are some of the key reasons why Journey to the West has been translated into over a dozen languages, with more than 60 versions available worldwide.
8. What is the Destined One in Paragraph 2
A. The nickname of Sun Wukong in the game.
B. The fictional main character of this hit game.
C. One of the adventures to collect the six Relics.
D. One of the six Relics belonging to the Celestial Court.
9. What does the underlined word “bridge” in paragraph 4 most likely mean
A. Get rid of. B. Take control of. C. Keep track of D. Take advantage of.
10. What can be learned about the game from the passage
A. It has gradually gained popularity among players worldwide.
B. Its original character Sun Wukong is similar to western superheroes.
C. It has been translated into many languages with numerous versions available worldwide.
D. It is rather challenging for western players due to their unfamiliarity with Chinese culture.
11. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A Chinese hit video game and its original novel Journey to the West.
B. Reasons behind the success of Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong.
C. The cultural impact and western players’ reception of a Chinese hit video game.
D. Challenges and benefits Black Myth: Wukong brings to the spread of Chinese culture.
D
We all know that our body language can give off signals to those around us about how we’re truly feeling. Crossed arms or closed body language suggests that we are feeling defensive (防御的) and we didn’t really believe what we’re listening to. Walking here and there suggests that we’re bored. And poor eye contact can suggest that we’re lying.
One major development in the field of body language that hit the headlines is the “power pose.” This is a theory put forward in 2011 by U.S. social psychologists Amy Cuddy, Dana Carney and Andy Yap. They proposed that when you pretend to be powerful, you are more likely to actually feel powerful.
What the theory suggests is that the simple act of holding a powerful pose can have powerful impact. For example, sitting with your legs up on the desk and arms held behind your head can raise your androgen levels and lower your cortisol (皮质醇) levels. Androgen is the hormone that affects dominance (控制); cortisol is the stress hormone. The study assessed participants’ hormone levels before and after they held high-power and low-power poses.
Just as a male gorilla beats his chest to tell his dominance, humans can use body language to enhance their confidence, increase feelings of power, and lower their stress levels. These findings build on several psychological studies suggesting that some aspects of body language can change your emotional state. For instance, someone nodding “yes” to you can make you easier to persuade, and when you smile, you can feel more positive.
So, how can powerful poses help us in the workplace Well, the study proposes that, simply by striking a powerful pose, you can better prepare yourself for difficult or stressful situations. Perhaps you’ve got a presentation that you’re nervous about giving, or a job interview coming up. Holding a power pose, even in private, can help you to approach these events in a confident and less-stressed way. In contrast, a weak pose with closed body language can make you perform poorly.
12. If one pretends to be strong, _________.
A. he is hiding his scare B. he may need others’ help
C. he is more likely to feel strong D. he may doubt what he is listening to
13. How will people feel if they have high cortisol
A. Confident. B. Stressed.
C. Bored. D. Defensive.
14. Why are the examples mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To highlight the truth of the power pose. B. To show the body language of gorillas.
C. To persuade people to be more positive. D. To explain the changes in body language.
15. What may be the writer’s suggestion for working
A. Keeping calm in difficult situations.
B. Taking part in formal events actively.
C. Using a powerful pose to help ourselves.
D. Using more body language in job interviews.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Travel is an important part of your life, and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling, including health, happiness, and more!
____16____ From running to get to airports and train stations to hiking along the beach to get some vitamin D, there are some reasons why travel is beneficial to your health. According to a study, travel decreases the risks of heart attacks and makes your brain healthy.
Travel can contribute to your happiness. ____17____ If you can go out and escape from your work, lessons or any other things possibly weighing you down, you will surely have a smile on your face. Travel will also leave you with a longer-lasting sense of happiness.
Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions. ____18____
Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing. ____19____ Even if your destination is relatively nearby (across the country rather than internationally), you can learn something new.
Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student, artist, writer, photographer, advertising manager, or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea ____20____ So head on to book some international flight tickets if you’re considering improving your creativity.
A. Travel makes you healthy.
B. Travel can improve brain activity.
C. An outing enables you to get away from daily things.
D. You are still experiencing new things, for another thing.
E. And the good effects last quite a while after you get home.
F. Don’t come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries.
G. No matter who you are, travel can help you become more creative.
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。
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise ____21____ a seat by the teacher, I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this____22____ after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I ____23____ the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy ____24____ because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “____25____ for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started ____26____the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much worse what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get ____27____and take a shot at the wrong direction, which made me feel really stupid. ____28____ I wasn’t the only one "new” at the game, so I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t ____29____ “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the rules and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive____30____ in me was winning over my lack of ____31____.
With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process-friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much ____32____!
With my improved self-confidence comes more ____33____ from teachers and classmates. I have-gone from “____34____” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, to raising my hand-even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent ____35____ I had the rightanswer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
21. A. assigned B. occupied C. possessed D. established
22. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started
23. A. reach out for B. try out for C. come up with D. make up for
24. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying
25. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying
26. A. enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching
27. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused
28 A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Hopefully
29. A. want B. do C. support D. know
30. A. roles B. part C. mind D. value
31. A. satisfaction B. determination C. confidence D. devotion
32. A. concern B. fright C. sorrow D. fun
33. A. praise B. blame C. comfort D. envy
34. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding
35. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfied
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。
At the Nobel Prize Lecture on 7 December, 2015, an 84-year-old Chinese woman walked slowly on to the stage. She began to talk about the life-saving drug, artemisinin, which she had discovered ___36___ the help of her team in the 1970s. The woman was Tu Youyou, the first Chinese female scientist ___37___ (award) a Nobel Prize for her work.
Tu Youyou was born in Zhejiang Province, China, on 30 December, 1930. She ___38___ (study) medicine at Peking University Health Science Centre. After graduation, she became a member of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Later, she studied Chinese medicine for two and a half years with experts in the field from ___39___ she gained a deep knowledge of traditional practices.
In 1969, Tu Youyou ___40___ (choose) to establish a team to find a cure for malaria which killed ___41___ (million) of people every year. Across the world, scientists had been trying to find a cure. They tested more than 240,000 chemicals with no success. However, Tu Youyou had ___42___ idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret. She researched hundreds of traditional recipes ___43___ (connect) to anti-malarial cures. Then Tu Youyou and her team began ___44___ (use) modern research methods to study these Chinese herbs one by one. They overcame many difficulties and at last Tu Youyou ____45____ (brave) volunteered to be the first human subject and the test was a success. The medicine they discovered, artemisinin, has now become most effective drug for fighting malaria in the world.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语学习社团(English Club)将举办“读名著，学英语(Read Classics, Learn English)”活动。请你代表该社团写一封倡议书，发表在校报上。内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容；
3.号召积极参与。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Read Classics, Learn English
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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 we think of children's drawings, they often strike us as whimsical (异想天开的), playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, will become a reality through her determination, creativity and the help of her city's Parks & Recreation department.
Eleven-year-old Lucy is fond of drawing. One day, she was drawing in a neighborhood playground and her younger sister was playing with their parents. Suddenly, her sister fell down and cried because of the unreasonable design of the playground. Luckily, her younger sister wasn't injured.
So at that time Lucy was eager to make a plan for designing a new neighborhood playground, hoping it would be safer for her younger sister and others to play on in the future.
With only a piece of paper, a box of crayons, and her imagination and creativity, she drew the design for her dream playground. Only half an hour later, she finished her painting with a brand-new design of the playground. What an amazing design! And her colorful sketches (素描) feature a slide, a rock wall, and a rope climb, which would catch the attention of any people.
After finishing her drawing, she showed her painting to her parents and told them that it would be wonderful if that could come true. Her parents were surprised at her amazing and creative painting with the reasonable design of the neighborhood playground.
“After hearing what you said and seeing your initiative and detail, I was wondering how we can make your dream happen, ” her father said to Lucy.
“A new neighborhood playground for the park right by our house will be built, and our city's Parks & Recreation department is asking for a new design for the playground on the Internet, ” her mother said.
“Wow, wonderful! But how can we show my drawing to the department Can we take a photo and send it by email ” Lucy asked.
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。
“Yes! Photo, email! I know how to do it, ” her father said with a smile.
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A few days later, there was an email with good news from the department.
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答案版
高二11月份月考英语
（限时：120分钟 满分：150分）
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。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 did the car crash happen
A. At about 10:00 am. B. At about 8:00 am. C. At about 8:00 pm.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the street. B. At Alan’s home. C. In the post office.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Ann’s science class. B. Ann’s new classmate. C. Ann’s class president.
5. What is the weather like today
A. sunny. B. cloudy. C. Rainy.
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。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 does the woman want to do
A. Lend her license. B. Rent a car. C. Hire a driver.
7 How much should the woman pay for in all
A. $500. B. $400. C. $200.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man recommend sharing housework
A. To appreciate the life. B. To help the woman to grow. C. To make his wife’s life a bit easier.
9. What’s the woman’s attitude toward sharing housework
A. Doubtful. B. positive. C. unconcerned.
10. What’s the woman going to do today
A. clean the dishes. B. Do some shopping. C. Cook meals.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman ask the man to do at first
A. show his passport. B. weigh his bag. C. choose a window seat.
12. Why does the man go to London
A. To travel. B. To work. C. To study.
13. What will the man take out of his bag
A. dictionary. B. A book. C. A Carry-on bag
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the woman’s dream destination
A. New zealand. B. Italy. C. spain.
15. How many countries has the man probably been to
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
16. What does the man always take with him when travelling
A. A guidebook. B. A Walking stick. C. A Camera.
17. How would the man probably travel when exploring different cities within a country
A. on foot. B. BY train. C. BY bus.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20 题。
18. How long can a panda live on average
A. For about 8 years. B. For about 25years. C. For about 75years.
19 How old was xin xing when it died
A.38. B.37. C.30.
20. What can we know about xin xing
A. It preferred the cake. B. It had a big family. C. It fell ill easily
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
Here are a few books written by society for science research competition alumni(校友) and some recommendations from alumni to help keep you thinking about worthwhile additions throughout the summer holidays.
The Last Question
By Isaac Asimov Columbia publications
As much-loved favorite of science fans worldwide, Flora says, “it was a really good short story involving the universe being overtaken by entropy (熵).” The author questions the fate of the universe and, ultimately, what will become of the human race.
Losing the Nobel prize
By Brian Keating W. W. Norton & company
Maximilian says, “it is a book worth reading for scientists, especially ambitious ones. After reading this book, you truly feel like you have grown as a scientist, with a healthier perspective and the right guidance in the toolkit. ”
To MocK a MocKingbird
By Raymond Smullyan Oxford University press
“A really fun book of logic puzzles where you end up constructing and exploring combinatorial logic” shares Jonathan. With a goal of attracting readers of all ages, the author combines a collection of puzzles with a choose-your-own-adventure style storyline, introducing readers to puzzles commonly presented in computer science and artificial intelligence.
The Words that Made Us
By Akhil Reed Amar Basic Books
“It’s a fascinating dive into the U. S.constitution and the people and ideas that built the United States,” shares Ethan. With the book published in 2021, the author assesses early constitutional questions Americans confronted during the formation of the U. S. and the answers they offered in a vivid narrative combining history and law.
1. Whom is this text intended for
A. doctors. B. students. C. scientists. D. workers.
2. Which is the favorite for AI lovers
A. The Last Question. B. To MocK a MocKingbird.
C. Losing the Nobel prize. D. The Words that Made Us.
3. What do The Last Question and To MocK a MocKingbird have in common
A. They are themed with science. B. They mainly deal with history.
C. They deal with computer problems. D. They focus on the future of humans.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
B
My oldest child, Emma, just returned to campus after a long holiday break to finish up her last period of college. These days, friends and family have begun flooding me with one question: What is she going to do after graduation
The job market is, after all, awfully tough. Just this month the Federal Reserve Bank published a study showing that “recent graduates are increasingly working in low-paid jobs or working part-time.” The bright spot, according to the study, is for students who majored (主修) in STEM— science, technology, engineering and mathematics — areas in which recent graduates “have tended to do relatively well”.
But Emma is a student of the humanities (人文) at a small college. She’s an American Studies major with a focus on the politics and culture of food. For quite a while, I think her field of study is so fashionable right now that I’m not the least bit worried she will find a good job. Yet the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve decided to be honest. “I’m not sure what Emma is going to do,” I now say. “But she’s gotten a great education and has really found her interest. — and I know those things will serve her well over the course of her life.”
Nowadays, more and more universities and colleges are being measured by the salaries of their recent graduates. In this climate, encouraging your kid to study the humanities, seems, at best, unwise or, at worst, unconcerned with earning a living. But a college is not a vocational (职业) school. And promoting STEM subjects should not be society’s only answer to helping the next generation grow in a competitive world.
From the beginning, we never urged Emma to pick a college or a major with an eye on its expected return on money, as more and more families are doing. To Emma, what really matters will be something that we may not be able to measure for quite a long time: Emma’s contribution to the world and how happy she is in it.
4. The author’s friends and family _________.
A. are worried about Emma’s safety
B. have been worrying about the flood
C. are concerned about Emma’s future
D are worried about the job market
5. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. The number of the graduates is increasing.
B. STEM graduates can be better employees.
C. STEM graduates are in relatively greater demand.
D. More and more graduates like to do a part-time job.
6. Why did Emma choose a major in the humanities
A. Because she is interested in it.
B. Because her mother told her to.
C. Because it is increasingly popular.
D. Because she wants further education.
7. According to the author what matters most in choosing a major is that _________.
A. it should be among the STEM
B. it should be fashionable and interesting
C. it should allow a good job and a high salary
D. it should bring achievements and happiness
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D
C
Chinese hit video game Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 10 million copies across all platforms in just three days after its release.
The game is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In it, players take the role of the Destined One, setting off for adventures to collect six Relics that once belonged to Sun Wukong and challenge the Celestial Court.
Drawing on a rich heritage of nearly 1,000 years of Chinese culture, the game’s storyline and characters have proven difficult to understand for many players from western countries. For instance, a player shared on social media that their lack of familiarity with Journey to the West led to them consistently missing hidden treasures, finally resulting in repeated failures during a boss fight in Chapter 2. Meanwhile, some players feel overwhelmed by names like Erlang Shen and Lingxuzi, which can be difficult to pronounce for those unfamiliar with Chinese phonetics.
To bridge these cultural divides, one enthusiast wrote a 200-page outline detailing Sun Wukong’s abilities across all 100 chapters of Journey to the West. Many others immersed themselves in the epic by checking out forums, TV shows, anime, manga and online encyclopedias.
Through this process, western players have not only refined their gaming skills but also developed a deeper appreciation for Sun Wukong and Journey to the West.
“Although many people might compare Sun Wukong to Western superheroes, I believe they are different,” said Patrick from the US. “Sun Wukong has a carefree and independent nature, unlimited by the need to set a good example for others like Spider-Man, who by contrast follows principles like ‘with great power comes great responsibility’.”
Journey to the West offers a comprehensive narrative that covers a very dangerous journey, numerous encounters and the exploration of various cultures, making it a rich source for diverse storytelling types and cultural backgrounds.
Perhaps these are some of the key reasons why Journey to the West has been translated into over a dozen languages, with more than 60 versions available worldwide.
8. What is the Destined One in Paragraph 2
A. The nickname of Sun Wukong in the game.
B. The fictional main character of this hit game.
C. One of the adventures to collect the six Relics.
D. One of the six Relics belonging to the Celestial Court.
9. What does the underlined word “bridge” in paragraph 4 most likely mean
A. Get rid of. B. Take control of. C. Keep track of D. Take advantage of.
10. What can be learned about the game from the passage
A. It has gradually gained popularity among players worldwide.
B. Its original character Sun Wukong is similar to western superheroes.
C. It has been translated into many languages with numerous versions available worldwide.
D. It is rather challenging for western players due to their unfamiliarity with Chinese culture.
11. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A Chinese hit video game and its original novel Journey to the West.
B. Reasons behind the success of Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong.
C. The cultural impact and western players’ reception of a Chinese hit video game.
D. Challenges and benefits Black Myth: Wukong brings to the spread of Chinese culture.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
We all know that our body language can give off signals to those around us about how we’re truly feeling. Crossed arms or closed body language suggests that we are feeling defensive (防御的) and we didn’t really believe what we’re listening to. Walking here and there suggests that we’re bored. And poor eye contact can suggest that we’re lying.
One major development in the field of body language that hit the headlines is the “power pose.” This is a theory put forward in 2011 by U.S. social psychologists Amy Cuddy, Dana Carney and Andy Yap. They proposed that when you pretend to be powerful, you are more likely to actually feel powerful.
What the theory suggests is that the simple act of holding a powerful pose can have powerful impact. For example, sitting with your legs up on the desk and arms held behind your head can raise your androgen levels and lower your cortisol (皮质醇) levels. Androgen is the hormone that affects dominance (控制); cortisol is the stress hormone. The study assessed participants’ hormone levels before and after they held high-power and low-power poses.
Just as a male gorilla beats his chest to tell his dominance, humans can use body language to enhance their confidence, increase feelings of power, and lower their stress levels. These findings build on several psychological studies suggesting that some aspects of body language can change your emotional state. For instance, someone nodding “yes” to you can make you easier to persuade, and when you smile, you can feel more positive.
So, how can powerful poses help us in the workplace Well, the study proposes that, simply by striking a powerful pose, you can better prepare yourself for difficult or stressful situations. Perhaps you’ve got a presentation that you’re nervous about giving, or a job interview coming up. Holding a power pose, even in private, can help you to approach these events in a confident and less-stressed way. In contrast, a weak pose with closed body language can make you perform poorly.
12. If one pretends to be strong, _________.
A. he is hiding his scare B. he may need others’ help
C. he is more likely to feel strong D. he may doubt what he is listening to
13. How will people feel if they have high cortisol
A. Confident. B. Stressed.
C. Bored. D. Defensive.
14. Why are the examples mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To highlight the truth of the power pose. B. To show the body language of gorillas.
C. To persuade people to be more positive. D. To explain the changes in body language.
15. What may be the writer’s suggestion for working
A. Keeping calm in difficult situations.
B. Taking part in formal events actively.
C. Using a powerful pose to help ourselves.
D. Using more body language in job interviews.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Travel is an important part of your life, and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling, including health, happiness, and more!
____16____ From running to get to airports and train stations to hiking along the beach to get some vitamin D, there are some reasons why travel is beneficial to your health. According to a study, travel decreases the risks of heart attacks and makes your brain healthy.
Travel can contribute to your happiness. ____17____ If you can go out and escape from your work, lessons or any other things possibly weighing you down, you will surely have a smile on your face. Travel will also leave you with a longer-lasting sense of happiness.
Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions. ____18____
Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing. ____19____ Even if your destination is relatively nearby (across the country rather than internationally), you can learn something new.
Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student, artist, writer, photographer, advertising manager, or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea ____20____ So head on to book some international flight tickets if you’re considering improving your creativity.
A. Travel makes you healthy.
B. Travel can improve brain activity.
C. An outing enables you to get away from daily things.
D. You are still experiencing new things, for another thing.
E. And the good effects last quite a while after you get home.
F. Don’t come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries.
G. No matter who you are, travel can help you become more creative.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. E 19. D 20. G
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。
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise ____21____ a seat by the teacher, I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this____22____ after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I ____23____ the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy ____24____ because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “____25____ for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started ____26____the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much worse what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get ____27____and take a shot at the wrong direction, which made me feel really stupid. ____28____ I wasn’t the only one "new” at the game, so I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t ____29____ “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the rules and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive____30____ in me was winning over my lack of ____31____.
With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process-friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much ____32____!
With my improved self-confidence comes more ____33____ from teachers and classmates. I have-gone from “____34____” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, to raising my hand-even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent ____35____ I had the rightanswer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
21. A. assigned B. occupied C. possessed D. established
22. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started
23. A. reach out for B. try out for C. come up with D. make up for
24. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying
25. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying
26. A. enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching
27. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused
28 A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Hopefully
29. A. want B. do C. support D. know
30. A. roles B. part C. mind D. value
31. A. satisfaction B. determination C. confidence D. devotion
32. A. concern B. fright C. sorrow D. fun
33. A. praise B. blame C. comfort D. envy
34. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding
35. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfied
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C
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。
At the Nobel Prize Lecture on 7 December, 2015, an 84-year-old Chinese woman walked slowly on to the stage. She began to talk about the life-saving drug, artemisinin, which she had discovered ___36___ the help of her team in the 1970s. The woman was Tu Youyou, the first Chinese female scientist ___37___ (award) a Nobel Prize for her work.
Tu Youyou was born in Zhejiang Province, China, on 30 December, 1930. She ___38___ (study) medicine at Peking University Health Science Centre. After graduation, she became a member of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Later, she studied Chinese medicine for two and a half years with experts in the field from ___39___ she gained a deep knowledge of traditional practices.
In 1969, Tu Youyou ___40___ (choose) to establish a team to find a cure for malaria which killed ___41___ (million) of people every year. Across the world, scientists had been trying to find a cure. They tested more than 240,000 chemicals with no success. However, Tu Youyou had ___42___ idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret. She researched hundreds of traditional recipes ___43___ (connect) to anti-malarial cures. Then Tu Youyou and her team began ___44___ (use) modern research methods to study these Chinese herbs one by one. They overcame many difficulties and at last Tu Youyou ____45____ (brave) volunteered to be the first human subject and the test was a success. The medicine they discovered, artemisinin, has now become most effective drug for fighting malaria in the world.
【答案】36. with
37. to be awarded
38. studied
39. whom 40. was chosen
41. millions
42. an 43. connected
44. using 45. bravely
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校英语学习社团(English Club)将举办“读名著，学英语(Read Classics, Learn English)”活动。请你代表该社团写一封倡议书，发表在校报上。内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容；
3.号召积极参与。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Read Classics, Learn English
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【答案】范文
Read Classics, Learn English
Dear fellow schoolmates,
Aimed at appreciating the charm of English classics and promoting English learning, the school English Club will host the “Read Classics, Learn English” activity.
This activity will last 2 weeks, scheduled from April 1st to 14th. Various activities have been designed, ranging from attending a lecture on reading tips to recommending the favorite English classics, followed by exchanging reading experience as well as reading skills.
Anyone who has interest in reading English classics is welcome. Looking forward to your participation.
English Club
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 we think of children's drawings, they often strike us as whimsical (异想天开的), playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, will become a reality through her determination, creativity and the help of her city's Parks & Recreation department.
Eleven-year-old Lucy is fond of drawing. One day, she was drawing in a neighborhood playground and her younger sister was playing with their parents. Suddenly, her sister fell down and cried because of the unreasonable design of the playground. Luckily, her younger sister wasn't injured.
So at that time Lucy was eager to make a plan for designing a new neighborhood playground, hoping it would be safer for her younger sister and others to play on in the future.
With only a piece of paper, a box of crayons, and her imagination and creativity, she drew the design for her dream playground. Only half an hour later, she finished her painting with a brand-new design of the playground. What an amazing design! And her colorful sketches (素描) feature a slide, a rock wall, and a rope climb, which would catch the attention of any people.
After finishing her drawing, she showed her painting to her parents and told them that it would be wonderful if that could come true. Her parents were surprised at her amazing and creative painting with the reasonable design of the neighborhood playground.
“After hearing what you said and seeing your initiative and detail, I was wondering how we can make your dream happen, ” her father said to Lucy.
“A new neighborhood playground for the park right by our house will be built, and our city's Parks & Recreation department is asking for a new design for the playground on the Internet, ” her mother said.
“Wow, wonderful! But how can we show my drawing to the department Can we take a photo and send it by email ” Lucy asked.
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。
“Yes! Photo, email! I know how to do it, ” her father said with a smile.
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A few days later, there was an email with good news from the department.
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【答案】One possible version:
“Yes! Photo, email! I know how to do it,” her father said with a smile. He took a clear photo of Lucy’s brilliant drawing and helped her craft a concise email to the Parks & Recreation department. Together, they carefully worded the message to convey Lucy’s passion and the practicality of her design. They eagerly sent off the email, hopes high and fingers crossed, sharing Lucy’s vision with the city officials who could make it a reality.
A few days later, there was an email with good news from the department. Lucy and her family gathered around the computer, excitement bubbling in the air. The department praised Lucy’s creativity and thoughtful design. They were thrilled to announce that Lucy’s playground design would serve as the blueprint for the new playground project. Overjoyed, Lucy couldn’t contain her excitement, imagining her younger sister and all the neighborhood children playing safely on the very playground she had dreamt and designed.