2025-2026学年广东省茂名市第二次校际联考高一上学期12月月考英语试题
全卷满分130分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Rita was almost ________to death when she saw the car accident.
A. frightened B. awkward C. confident D. fluent
2. Because he _________ gambling (赌博), he spent almost all of his money.
A was responsible for B. was annoyed about
C was concerned about D. was addicted to
3. You can ________ the skills you learn in class to solve real-world problems.
A. apply B. explore C. prefer D. avoid
4. There, you can see some plants which are ________ to the forest.
A. formal B. unique C. anxious D. awkward
5. Here’s my card if you need to ________ me again.
A. contact B. exchange C. register D. organise
6. When you meet new words while reading, you can ________ your dictionary.
A. apply to B. look up C. look into D. refer to
7. We’re collecting money for those ________ homes were destroyed by the natural disaster.
A. who B. when C. whose D. which
8. With hundreds of attractions, Beijing is a city________ attracts numerous visitors every year.
A. which B. where C. what D. when
9. The teacher was satisfied with all the homework ________ had been finished by us.
A. whose B. who C. what D. that
10. ________ his hard work, he failed to complete his work as scheduled.
A. In spite B. Although C. Despite D. Regardless of
二、阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A
As the saying goes, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.
Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)
Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions (作曲). The last 30 years of Beethoven’s life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness. Beethoven’s music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.
Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)
Bach, “the father of modern music”, was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Christoph, who was an organist (风琴手) in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where he served as court (宫廷) organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.
Frederic Chopin(1810-1849)
Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have been lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818. Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.
Franz Schubert(1797-1828)
Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predecessors (前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive. He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents had even been known.
11. Where was Beethoven born
A. In Vienna. B. In America. C. In Germany. D. In Poland.
12. When did Chopin give his first public concert
A. In 1707. B. In 1818. C. In 1810. D. In 1828.
13. What do we know about the four musicians
A. They all lived a hard life at their old age. B. They were all born in Germany.
C. They were all talented musicians. D. They all served as a court organist.
B
When I was young, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet, she went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us.
14. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family
A. Keep them company. B. Look at them sadly.
C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently.
15. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie ________.
A. would eat anything when hungry B. felt sorry for her mistake
C. loved playing hide-and-seek D. disliked the author’s dad
16. Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet
A. She was treated as a member of the family. B. She played games with anyone she liked.
C. She went everywhere with the family. D. She was loved by everybody she met.
17. Which of the following best describes Brownie
A. Caring. B. Polite. C. Brave. D. Shy.
C
When Sabrina Vega was 5 years old, a friend invited her to a party held at a gym where Sabrina discovered that she loved doing gymnastics.
A few nights after the party, Sabrina had a dream. She told her mother, Jahira, about the dream. Jahira said, “Sabrina said that in her dream she went to the Olympics. She described everything at this international competition. At first I did not take her story seriously.”
But Sabrina kept talking about her dream. She told it to her father, David. So Jahira and David decided to pay for Sabrina to learn gymnastics.
So Sabrina started to train at a special and competitive gym. Though only 7 years old, she was already training to compete at a high level. The years passed quickly. Sabrina got better and better. By the time she was 12 years old, Sabrina was training so many hours each day that she did not have time to do things that many other Americans of an age did.
When Sabrina was 13, she had a chance to compete in a national gymnastics event. If she did well, the event would give her the chance to join the national team — the team that trains for the Olympics.
But the family was out of money. Jahira had to tell Sabrina that she could not go. Jahira said, “Tears came to her eyes, and she said, ‘I understand’.”
A week or two later, a rich family came to visit Sabrina’s gym unexpectedly. They watched Sabrina train. Then they asked to talk to her mother. The rich family offered Jahira all the money they needed!
Eventually, Sabrina Vega competed at the 2012 Olympic Trials. She finished 10th in the all-round.
18. Sabrina Vega had a dream to .
A. go to the party
B. do gymnastics
C. take part in the Olympics
D. attend a national competition
19. From the passage, we can infer .
A. Sabrina’s parents were tired of her talking
B. Sabrina’s parents loved her and were moved by her
C. Sabrina’s parents supported her dream even at the beginning
D. Sabrina became a national team player at the age of twelve
20 What does the author want to tell us
A. All roads lead to Rome.
B. Early birds catch worms.
C. Practice makes perfect.
D. God bless the determined and hard-working.
21. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. A talented girl B. The caring parents
C. An Olympic dream D. A helping hand
D
Every year around August, millions of teens take their parents to stores to buy new clothes for the start of the school year. Not every parent can afford this, and some teens are forced to go to school in the same clothes they wore last year. The obvious differences in clothes cause differences among students. There is a simple solution to this problem; school uniforms (校服).
I know from personal experience and surveys that wearing uniforms creates a sense of equality among peers (同龄人).
From sixth grade until I graduated from senior high school, I attended a school that required students to wear uniforms. The uniform was very simple: dark brown shoes, green-brown pants, and a white shirt. The uniform left little room for any kind of self-expression, especially through clothes.
However, I learned how to stand out by expressing myself through my personality, art, and sports. I did not know I could draw until the sixth grade. I also would never have learned of my musical abilities if it hadn’t been for my desire to find ways to express myself. Uniforms taught me that I was myself, except for what I wore.
Uniforms also contribute to a much safer learning environment. I remember a particular event that happened in my junior high school. A man ran away from prison and wanted to hide in the gym of our school. Luckily, cameras all over the school quickly found the stranger before any danger could ever happen as he was out of place. School officials kept the man locked inside our gym until the police came to take him back to prison.
Uniforms help provide a better educational experience for all students no matter what race, culture, or economic class (经济阶层). In closing, wearing uniforms is good for both schools and students.
22. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By explaining a basic rule. B. By challenging others’ views.
C. By sharing his parents’ experience. D. By describing a common problem.
23. Which of the following could the author agree with
A. Uniforms should be more modern.
B. Uniforms can help shape better students.
C. Uniforms are popular with students.
D. Uniforms are bad for self-development.
24. What do the underlined words “out of place” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Dressing differently. B. Standing straight.
C. Running fast. D. Breathing heavily.
25. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To record his high school life.
B. To introduce high school uniforms.
C. To ask students to like what they wear.
D. To show his supportive view towards uniforms.
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。
How to choose your high school subjects wisely
Preparing to enter a new grade and choosing the subjects that’ll see you through matric (毕业) can be frightening, but this is the first step to your future and you should move near it wisely. Choosing the right subjects will give you a chance at success in senior high school and beyond. ____26____.
Do your research
The first step is looking at which career (职业) path you’d like to enter into. From there, you can check out the websites of higher education organizations to find out their requirements for that course.
____27____. If you’re not sure about the future, you should choose subject combinations (组合) that’ll leave you with the best choices.
Decide your interests
____28____. Research how your favourite subjects show clearly in the working world. Some of you become and continue to be successful, in the different spaces (eg. creative spaces) so don’t be pressured into choosing subjects you don’t enjoy—those won’t benefit your long-term career goals.
____29____
A good idea is to look at subjects that you are good at and explore career choices within that space. For example, if you’re good at writing, you could choose a subject with a lot of writing (eg. History).
All in all, the key to making the best subject choices for your future self is to make sure you do your research, and make your decision at a comfortable pace—so don’t rush. ____30____. Even if that means being in a different class without your friends.
A. Concentrate on your strengths
B. Focus on your favorite subjects
C. Here are some tips to help you make the choice
D. Remember to have a plan B about career choices
E. You should determine your interests when choosing subjects
F. Look at your interests and strengths, and take your choices from here
G. When you enjoy subjects, you will often listen more, work harder, and do better
三、语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
As an international student studying in China, I have had the opportunity to experience the amazing culture and the Chinese language. My ____31____ of learning Chinese started with a simple curiosity.
During my orientation (新生入学教育) week I first met Chinese. A local student kindly showed me how to ____32____ some basic words and phrases. At that time, I felt excited as well as ____33____, because I was unsure about my pronunciation. I’m worried about whether I would be able to communicate. However, my first ____34____ to speak Chinese went smoothly, and I was excited to discover I could make myself ____35____.
From then on, I decided to immerse (沉浸) myself in the language and culture, seeking out opportunities to ____36____ Chinese. I joined a local language school and started ____37____ classes, where I met many friendly and supportive ____38____ and students. Through these classes, I was able to improve my listening, speaking, ____39____, and writing skills, as well as gain a better understanding of Chinese grammar and syntax.
However, learning Chinese was not ____40____ at all. The pronunciation and idioms used in Chinese can be quite challenging to ____41____, so I often had to practice hours to understand the story behind them and communicate effectively. Additionally, the cultural ____42____ between China and my home country can be unfamiliar at times, but I have learned to accept them.
Overall, my learning experience has been a challenging but ____43____ journey. I have met many ____44____ people, and with their help I have been able to develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and language. I predict ____45____ soon, and I am excited to continue exploring this fascinating language and culture.
31. A. promise B. dream C. journey D. interest
32. A. write B. pronounce C. describe D. copy
33. A. nervous B. proud C. angry D. hungry
34. A. right B. contest C. task D. attempt
35. A. remembered B. respected C. compared D. understood
36. A. examine B. research C. practise D. hear
37. A. attending B. giving C. choosing D. reviewing
38. A. workers B. teachers C. doctors D. scientists
39. A. reading B. drawing C. driving D. acting
40. A. interesting B. important C. easy D. helpful
41. A. record B. use C. master D. repeat
42. A. stories B. differences C. attractions D. traditions
43. A. perfect B. anxious C. rewarding D. annoyed
44. A. hard-working B. strong-willed C. good-looking D. kind-hearted
45. A. change B. end C. develop D. succeed
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题；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。
When two cultures come together, the words of ____46____ (they) languages compete for survival (存在). We can see this taking place early on in the history of English, following the Danish invasions (入侵) of Britain. The Danes spoke a language known ____47____ Old Norse, and this had many words ___48___ had a related (相关的) form in Old English. What would people end up ____49____ (say) Would the Danish settlers use the Old English words Or would the Anglo-Saxons use the Old Norse ones
_____50_____ (actual), the Old English and Old Norse words both survived, because people gave them _____51_____ (difference) meanings. This is what happened to skirt and shirt.
Shirt is found sometimes in late Old English (spelled scyrte), with the meaning of a short garment (衣服) worn by both men ____52____ women. Skirt, from Old Norse, is known from the 1300s, and seems to have been used mainly for a woman’s garment — the lower part of a dress. But the word could also ______53______ (use) for the lower part of a man’s robe or coat too.
During the Middle English period, shirt ______54______ (become) increasingly used only for a man’s garment, and skirt for a woman’s. Today, women’s clothes include shirts, and skirts are normal wear for men in many ______55______ (country). Clothing such as the T-shirt is gender-neutral (不分性别的).
四、课本知识考查（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请根据提示填空，注意形式。
56. There are many ways of payment like paying by your ________(信用) card. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57 Students should never __________（作弊）in exams. （根据汉语意思填空）
58. The ________ (风格) of the first paragraph also needs to set the tone of the whole piece. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
59. Universities should be about the acquisition(习得) of knowledge, __________ (智慧) and understanding. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
60. Mandela has become a __________ (象征) of the blacks fighting against the whites in South Africa. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
61. The title will be ________ (official) given to me at a ceremony in London. (所给词的适当形式填空)
62. It was his ________ (determine) that got him into a medical school.(所给词的适当形式填空)
63. The ________ (survive) were taken to hospital immediately after the rescue. (所给词的适当形式填空)
64. In the year 2016, She __________(major) in History at Stanford. （所给单词适当形式填空）
65. They must be athletes ________ are masters in their sports. (用适当的词填空)
五、完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据所给汉语，完成句子，每空一词。
66. 学校鼓励高年级学生在学业和课外活动上都为新生树立好榜样。
The senior students are encouraged to ________ ________ ________ ________ for the freshmen in both academic and extracurricular activities.
67. 这支篮球队由来自不同国家的球员组成。
The basketball team are ________ ________ of players from different countries.
68. 士兵们被派往现场去挖掘出被困在废墟中的人。
Soldiers were sent to ________ ________ the people trapped in the ruins.
69. 我家有一件花瓶，据说其历史可追溯至明代。
My family has a vase, which is said to ________ ________ to the Ming Dynasty.
70. My parents always taught us to hold a positive attitude to difficulties. (改写为强调主语的强调句)
________ was my parents ________ always taught us to hold a positive attitude to difficulties.
六、应用文写作（满分20分）
71. 假设你是高一学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim正在做有关高中生最喜爱的运动的调查，写邮件向你询问你最喜欢的运动项目，请你根据以下提示给他回邮件。
要点：1. 你最喜欢的运动；2. 你喜欢该运动的原因；3. 做该运动时的注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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