2025-2026学年江苏省常州市第一中学高二上学期12月月考英语试题（时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
2025年12月
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有 关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man do
A. A waiter. B. A customer. C. A shop assistant
2. How does the woman feel now
A. Expectant. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new dress.
B. The price of a skirt.
C. The woman’s mother.
4. Who usually pays when the woman dines out with David
A. It depends.
B. They split the bill.
C. David always pays.
5. What is the man going to do next
A. Mail a letter. B. Call on Liam. C. See his advisor.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did Tom do during his trip
A. He went bird - watching.
B. He started a conversation project.
C. He built a tent with sustainable materials.
7. What is Tom’s opinion about ecotourism
A. It’s challenging. B. It’s comfortable. C. It’s worthwhile.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does Betty usually go to work
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway.
9. What does the man think of taking the subway
A. It’s much cheaper than driving.
B. It fails to get him enough exercise.
C. It’s convenient to go to and from work.
10. Where will the speakers probably get off
A. At the 52nd Street stop.
B. Opposite their workplace.
C. At the Scott Street station.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man speak to the woman at first
A. To explore the area.
B. To ask to sit with her.
C. To introduce himself
12. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the park. B. In the street. C. In a library
13. What does the woman like to do here on a nice day
A. Have a read.
B. Walk along trails.
C. Drink a cup of coffee
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did Sahil know the community event
A. Anita told him about the event.
B He learnt about it through the posters.
C. It was made public by the community council.
15. What can people do at the event
A. Attend a workshop.
B. Organize a street fair.
C. Sign up for a talent show
16. What do the speakers think of the event
A. Its goal is to find local talent.
B. It generates a sense of belonging.
C. It attracts a small number of people.
17. What does Anita plan to do at the event
A. Run a food stall with Sahil.
B. Give her support to local business.
C. Explore the food stalls and artisan market.
听第10段材料， 回答第18至20题。
18. What is the admission policy at the museum
A. Free admission for all.
B. Charge on second visit.
C. Guide required for visit.
19. On which days does Brampton Museum stay open later
A. Most days except weekends.
B. Thursday and Friday evenings.
C. Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
20. What can we learn about a multimedia guide at the museum
A. It cost nothing to rent a multimedia guide.
B. Visitors need to present a valid ID to borrow it.
C. It features images and virtual reality experiences.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。
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Welcome to UCLA Exchange Program! Let’s get started by checking out Student Guide for your academic journey!
Signing up for ESL(English as a Second Language)
ESL courses are designed to help international students improve academic English language skills. Enrollment(课程注册) priority is given to degree students. If space is available, you may enroll. You will then be asked to take an ESL Placement Test. The test results will help you choose the class that is appropriate for you.
Changing Your Course Enrollment List
You may change your class schedule during the first two weeks of the term by adding or dropping courses from your enrollment list. After the second week of classes, there will be a charge for each schedule change. Students often attend classes in which they are not enrolled on the first day of instruction to try adding this new course to the list, as other students may have dropped it.
Withdrawing from Courses
If you choose to drop a course, you must follow the UCLA procedures for removing it from your schedule. If you forget to officially drop that course, a“F”(Fail) grade will be registered on your record at the end of the term. If, at a later date, you wish to apply for a job or graduate school where an official copy of your UCLA record is needed, it will be to your advantage to provide an impressive academic record.
Taking Exams
Some instructors choose to put previous test papers on library reserve, making them available to all students. These exams, which students commonly use for practice, can give you an idea of how instructors ask questions and what they regard as relevant material. You can also access the exams online.
1. Who might be the first to get a seat in an ESL course
A. An international freshman seeking a degree.
B. A visiting scholar from an Asian country.
C. An American student from a local college.
D. A language lover in the exchange program.
2. What is a common strategy for adding a new course after the term has started
A. Paying an extra fee for the schedule change.
B. Asking the instructor for special permission.
C. Taking a placement test to prove one’s ability.
D. Attending the class first without being enrolled.
3. What could be a direct result if a student forgets to drop a course officially
A. He will have to take an extra exam to pass it.
B. He will be charged a certain amount of money.
C. A failing grade will appear on his academic record.
D. He will lose the chance to apply for graduate school.
B
Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. But sometimes love is conditional. And acknowledging that fact will help us figure out what we want out of our romantic relationships — and what we don’t.
There are real and valid reasons why love changes. Love is complicated and can be challenged by the smallest of things like personality traits to more impactful issues like core beliefs (e. g. relationships where partners grew in different directions and couldn’t resolve who they had become). Is it fair to ask someone to commit to whatever results from all these years of unpredictable change
Whether you decide to stay or leave a relationship where love has changed or disappeared, it’s important not to see that as failing. Romantic love has conditions under which it can thrive. Trust, values alignment and respect are foundational. If one (or many) of these dimensions is disrupted, love can change.
It’s time we recognize that some love is conditional and save ourselves the guilt when we can no longer commit to what the relationship has become. Acknowledging this reality allows us to approach such situations with more compassion for ourselves and others. By recognizing the conditional nature of some love, we empower ourselves to make healthier choices for our emotional well-being. This self-awareness is crucial in navigation the complexities of human connections and finding peace even when love doesn’t last in its original form.
Recognizing that when conditions in the relationship change, so, too, can the love we experience is one way we can love more authentically. It helps relieve the pressure of having to force ourselves to love someone who we truly do not.
4. How did Paragraph 1 introduce the topic
A. Explaining the definition of true love. B. Listing examples of unconditional love.
C. Contrasting the common belief with reality. D. Citing typical scenes of relationship struggles.
5. According to the text which one is most likely to cause love to change
A. Pursuing conflicting life priorities. B. Forgetting an anniversary appointment.
C. Expressing work stress occasionally. D. Suffering temporary financial difficulties.
6. According to the text, what is the benefit of a right view on love in relationships
A. To let out our personal guilt. B. To put less blame on our love choice.
C. To empower us to find confidence. D. To possess courage to fight for love.
7. Which message does the author want to convey
A. Love me, love my dog. B. Love wisely, love freely.
C. Unlucky in love, lucky at play. D. Take away love, and our earth is a tomb.
C
“What would the world be if there were no hunger ” It’s a question that Professor Crystal would ask her students. They found it hard to answer, she wrote later, because imagining something that isn’t part of real life — and learning how to make it real — is a rare skill. It is taught to artists and engineers, but much less often to scientists. Crystal set out to change that, and helped to create a global movement. The result — an approach known as systems thinking — is now seen as essential in meeting global challenges.
Systems thinking is crucial to achieving targets such as zero hunger and better nutrition because it requires considering the way in which food is produced, processed, delivered and consumed, and looking at how those things intersect (交叉) with human health, the environment, economics and society. According to systems thinking, changing the food system — or any other network — requires three things to happen. First, researchers need to identify all the players in that system; second, they must work out how they relate to each other; and third, they need to understand and quantify the impact of those relationships on each other and on those outside the system.
Take nutrition. In the latest UN report on global food security, the number of undernourished (营养不良的) people in the world has been rising, despite great advances in nutrition science. Tracking of 150 biochemicals in food has been important in revealing the relationships between calories, sugar, fat and the occurrence of common diseases. But using machine learning and artificial intelligence, some scientists propose that human diets consist of at least 26,000 biochemicals — and that the vast majority are not known. This shows that we have some way to travel before achieving the first objective of systems thinking.
A systems approach to creating change is also built on the assumption that everyone in the system has equal power. But as some researchers find, the food system is not an equal one. A good way to redress such power imbalance is for more universities to do what Crystal did and teach students how to think using a systems approach.
More researchers, policymakers and representatives from the food industry must learn to look beyond their direct lines of responsibility and adopt a systems approach. Crystal knew that visions alone don’t produce results, but concluded that “we’ll never produce results that we can’t envision”.
8. What is the main purpose of Professor Crystal’s question mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To highlight a skill seldom taught to scientists.
B. To initiate a discussion on an unrealistic situation.
C. To assess the students’ understanding of global hunger.
D. To inspire a creative approach to a fundamental problem.
9. According to the second paragraph, what is the core requirement of systems thinking
A. It involves a thorough consideration of various related factors.
B. It requires the application of artificial intelligence in analysis.
C. It prioritizes the improvement of food production efficiency.
D. It demands a focus on economic growth above everything else.
10. What does the example of nutrition research in paragraph 3 demonstrate
A. The newest UN reports on food security are no longer trustworthy.
B. Machine learning has made traditional nutrition science outdated.
C. Most common diseases are caused by a severe lack of unknown biochemicals.
D. Achieving the first goal of systems thinking is more challenging than it seems.
11. What can we learn about systems thinking from the passage
A. It is a skill only taught to artists and engineers around the world.
B. It requires identifying system players and their mutual relationships first.
C. It has solved the problem of power imbalance in the food system successfully.
D. It shows humans have fully known all biochemicals in their daily diets.
B
In Victorian Britain, Londoners could receive up to 12 postal deliveries a day. Daily communications could begin with a morning invitation to dinner, continue with a midday argument, and conclude with a compromise—all before nightfall. We often imagine predigital era similar to ours now but without our digital distractions, but it was not so. With letters flooding in, an ever-filling doormat might easily overwhelm even a gentleman.
Distraction is claimed to be the cognitive crisis of the digital age. In a recent Atlantic article “The elite college students who can’t read books”, Rose Horowitch reports that students now struggle to focus on even a sonnet (十四行诗). Many U.S. schools have replaced classic literature with shorter passages to prioritize workplace-relevant skills
But might historical context reframe these worries Would it help those who lament our growing inability to sit attentively through a classical music concert to know that the 18th-century symphony was not designed with the expectation of an attentive audience
Horowitch notes we might not see so much a decline in engaging with long texts as shifts in what is consumed and how: “Students see reading books as similar to listening to vinyl records — something that a small subculture may still enjoy, but that’s mostly a relic of an earlier time.” Meanwhile, audiobooks thrive. “Students can read…they just choose not to.” Might what we identify as an attention crisis be in part a shift in priorities
This isn’t to dismiss valid concerns. We must reconsider what types of attention we value. Intense focus can make us miss the obvious. A more diffused (分散的) focus might foster different cognitive skills. Is it possible younger generations are developing new, valuable modes of attention While real problems exist in today’s attention economies, history invites flexibility in how we engage with long-form culture. New practices of attention may bring social and individual good.
12. Why does the author mention Victorian letter writing
A. To criticize modern communication.
B. To show distraction existed in history.
C. To demonstrate writing’s importance.
D. To compare different postal systems.
13. What does the underlined word “lament” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Applaud. B. Regret. C. Measure. D. Encourage.
14. According to paragraph 4, what does Horowitch think of the attention crisis
A. It is a cultural decline. B. It is a novel phenomenon.
C. It is a change in preference. D. It is a problem without solutions.
15. What is the author’s view on attention
A. Traditional reading is outdated.
B. Digital skills will replace old methods.
C Diverse attention modes are needed.
D. Attention spans are damaged.
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。
One of the most common mistakes people make when trying to improve their health is attempting too many sudden and great changes. Crash diets, extreme workout plans, or sudden sleep adjustments often fail because they’re unsustainable. ____16____ Here are some practical yet powerful tips to help you:
Start with small, achievable goals.
____17____ For example, they hope to run 5 miles daily without prior training. Instead, they should begin with manageable steps — take the stairs instead of the elevator, or do 10 minutes of stretching each morning. These minor adjustments prevent burnout while steadily improving your strength and endurance.
____18____
Being too strict with what one eats often backfires. This often leads to quick weight regain and frustration. Instead of banning foods, focus on adding more whole, nutrient-rich options like vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. For example, swap soda for sparkling water with lemon, or replace white bread with whole-grain alternatives. Small, sustainable changes lead to lasting results without the frustration of yo-yo dieting.
Prioritize sleep for overall well-being.
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed for productivity or entertainment. ____19____ Sleep deprivation weakens immunity, increases stress hormones, and even contributes to weight gain. To improve sleep quality, establish a calming bedtime routine — dim the lights, avoid screens an hour before bed, and keep a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends.
Stay active throughout the day.
Sitting for long periods is linked to poor circulation, back pain, and metabolic issues. If you have a desk job, set reminders to stand up and move every hour. ____20____ Simple activities like walking during phone calls or doing light stretches can boost energy, improve posture, and enhance mental clarity.
A. Be consistent rather than extreme.
B. Focus on nutrition, not just dieting.
C. Listen to your body’s needs and adjust accordingly.
D. It can help reduce stress and improves circulation.
E. The best habits are those you can maintain without feeling deprived.
F. Many people get discouraged because they start with too high goals.
G. You might think you can go with little of it, but your body pays the price.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night, when it was my time to work, I went to ____21____ a passenger at 2:30 AM. The building was dark except for one light. Usually, I just honked (鸣喇叭). ____22____, I went to the door instead. I ____23____ to myself that this person might need my help.
After knocking, a ____24____, elderly voice answered. Soon, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood there. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The ____25____ looked as if no one had lived in it for years. I carried her bag to the cab and then returned to assist her. ____26____, she took my arm, and we walked slowly to the car.
When we got in the cab, she gave an address and then asked, “Could you drive ____27____ downtown ” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered ____28____. She explained she was in no hurry and was on her way to a special nursing home. ____29____ this, I reached over and shut off the machine for charging. For the next two hours, we drove around the city. Sometimes, she would ask me to ____30____ in front of a particular building and sit staring into the darkness, ____31____ nothing.
As dawn broke, we drove to the address she had given me. Two nurses came out. The woman was soon ____32____ in a wheelchair. “How much do I ____33____ you ” she asked. “Nothing,” I said.
I didn’t pick up any more passengers that ____34____. I was lost in thought. Upon review, I felt that I had done nothing more important in my life. We often believe life is made up of grand events. Yet the most ____35____ moments arrive quietly, hidden within what may seem like small, ordinary encounters.
21. A. collect B. admire C. thank D. search
22. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Meanwhile
23. A. shouted B. reasoned C. complained D. admitted
24. A. firm B. clear C. loud D. weak
25. A. laboratory B. basement C. apartment D. bar
26. A. Gently B. Suddenly C. Finally D. Regretfully
27 A. beside B. through C. from D. to
28. A. calmly B. anxiously C. immediately D. proudly
29. A. Hearing B. Watching C. Ignoring D. Remembering
30. A. pull up B. speed up C. look up D. come up
31. A. saying B. getting C. showing D. understanding
32. A. forced B. advised C. seated D. impressed
33. A. spare B. owe C. borrow D. lend
34. A. holiday B. cycle C. shift D. visit
35. A. great B. common C. obvious D. various
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)
语法填空
36. With so many urgent tasks ________ (handle) before the deadline, the manager had to cancel all her personal appointments for the week.(所给词的适当形式填空)
37. He promised that all ________ (complain) received within 24 hours would be reviewed and responded to immediately. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. The impromptu speech she gave at the farewell party proved ________ (memory), leaving everyone in the room moved to tears. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. Remember that at any sporting event, you face two opponents: your fellow ________ (compete) and yourself. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. As a highly ________ (motivate) athlete, she trained for six hours every day, determined to win a medal at the national competition. (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. Some film ________ (critic) highly praise the film for it adopts the unusual perspective of a photo studio, offering a touching narrative angle through ordinary lives. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. ________ (commit) to protecting the local wildlife, the villagers built a nature reserve and banned hunting in the forest. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. She presented a ________ (persuade) argument supported by facts and data, leaving the judges impressed. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. Xiao Xitian, which ______ (date) back to the Ming Dynasty, is one of the shooting locations of Black Myth: Wukong. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. The ________ (accuse) that he had broken the contract led to a lawsuit. (所给词的适当形式填空)
46. The annual average time spent camping among Europeans is about 13 days, while ________ of domestic campers is only three days. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Although the result of this exam is not as good as you expected, you can’t lose faith _____ yourself. (用适当的词填空)
48. —How was your trip to New York, Jennifer
—Fantastic! That was the first time I________(take)to such a big city. It’s so impressive. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
49. — Why are you covered in mud from head to toe
— I ________ (play) in the mud with my little brother in the garden all day. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Tom was told that his teammate won the race while he ________ (treat) by the team doctor. （所给词的适当形式填空）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
51. 假定你是李华，近期你的英国好友Brian给你分享了他所编写的《校园急救手册》 (Campus First Aid Guide) 并向你寻求反馈，请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1.阅读感受；
2.改进建议。
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 Brian
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
52. 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。
Christmas was coming. This year, my dad suggested that our family pack up and drive 500 miles north to celebrate the New Year’s holiday at our 600-square-foot lake cabin (小木屋) in northern Michigan.
At first, I was hesitant. The cabin was awesome in the summer. It was our favorite spot for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and tubing. Hanging out there in the dead of winter sounded boring and bleak (阴冷的).
I wrinkled my nose in disgust and asked, “What will we do ”
“There’s tons of stuff to do,” Dad replied. “We can spend the week skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sledding! We can play games, sleep in, and explore northern Michigan in a different season. We can build a giant bonfire down by the lake and have a barbecue, then come inside and drink hot cocoa.”
Okay, I was in. My brother, Dan, was also interested.
A few days after Christmas, Mom, Dad, Dan, and I piled into our car and hit the road. Five hours into our trip, my eyes fluttered shut. In my mind’s eye, I imagined the scene that would welcome us when we arrived at the cabin. The bare tree limbs would be covered in snow and ice crystals. I suspected the lake might look larger in the absence of docks and boats. The one thing that I hoped would be like summer was that the sky would be a bright blue.
Several hours later, just as the sun was setting, we turned onto the cabin’s gravel (碎石) lane and were greeted by the familiar sound of crackling rocks beneath the tires, though slightly softened from the snow on the ground. Before long, the cabin came into view, with long icicles (冰锥) hanging from its eaves (屋檐) and window frames. Anyway, it felt good to be grounded and at our happy place. As the car stopped, we all jumped out and ran to the cabin doorway.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Eagerly, Dad put the key in the cabin’s door lock, but it wouldn’t turn.
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Paragraph 2: Although our first day of winter vacation was more adventurous than expected, we made plenty of wonderful memories that week.
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