2025-2026学年湖北省随州孝感高二上学期12月月考英语试题
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注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。每段对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did Jack do
A. He read a post.
B. He designed a website.
C. He sent his congratulations to the man.
2. How much will the woman pay
A. $30. B. $70. C. $100.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A magazine. B. An article. C. A director.
4. Why is the woman upset
A. She can't decide on a movie.
B. She can't work out a weekend plan.
C. She can't accept the man's invitation.
5. What does the man think of his trip to Port Vilbo
A. Boring. B. Exciting. C. Tiring.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why can't the woman meet Mr. Franks on Thursday morning
A. She will be out on business.
B. She has an appointment.
C. She will hold a meeting.
7. What will the man probably do next
A. Attend a meeting.
B. Meet some customers.
C. Tell Mr. Franks about the schedule.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What is the man's attitude towards most ads
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Carefree.
9. What does the woman think she can get from ads
A. Up-to-date information.
B. Favorable products.
C. Pure entertainment.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What did the woman first check
A. The TV set. B. The remote control. C. The electrical connections.
11 What did the woman do before switching on the TV
A. She cleaned the floor.
B. She moved the TV.
C. She got a new remote control.
12. What will the woman probably do next
A. Use the cleaner.
B. Turn on the satellite box.
C. Contact the satellite company.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Mother and son. C. Landlady and renter.
14. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Give some advice. B. Take away his stuff. C. Pack his luggage.
15. How did the man get his cooking stuff
A From the house owner.
B. From the last renter.
C. From a store.
16. What will the man do with the books
A. Give them away. B. Take them to England.
C. Sell them.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Who are the listeners
A. Teachers. B. Students. C. Parents.
18. What will happen next week
A. Younger students will move.
B. A new canteen will be available.
C. More students will arrive at school.
19. What are students advised to do
A. Shorten their lunch time.
B. Help at the serving points.
C. Decided on their food in advance.
20. What is the old canteen first considered to be used as
A. A storage room. B. A dining area. C. A break room.
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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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What Can You Expect When You Travel on a National Geographic Journeys Trip
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Comfortable and convenient accommodations in each destination.
Optional activities may be available for an additional cost as indicated in routines.
Opportunities for on-your-own exploration as indicated in routines.
Roommate match for Single Travelers at no additional fee.
My Own Room option for Single Travelers wanting their own room (additional fee applies).
Dates & Prices
Dates Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
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All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy or single occupancy without airfare included. Optional activities are at an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in US dollars.
1. What can we learn from the journey
A. It is fast-paced. B. It is loosely-organized.
C. It is eye-opening. D. It is mountain-centered.
2. Which of the following is not included in this trip
A. A professional guide.
B. Well-arranged accommodations.
C. A chance of independent exploration.
D. A free-of-charge option of your own room.
3. If a couple travels on Dec 17-28, 2025 and chooses double occupancy, how much can they save in total
A. $3,106 B. $3,126 C. $9,392 D. $11,330
B
Every day is Monday, eight days a week. That was my motto.
My days followed a rhythm: up with the dawn, a quick call to the boss for the day's address, ten to fourteen hours of work, then heading home singing — only to do it all again the next day, tireless and fulfilled. This was my life, year after year, a cycle I cherished. However, one day I made my usual call in the morning, only to hear, “I'm sorry, Bill. There’s nothing to do today.” Things are slowing down.
My eight-day week soon shrank to six days, then five, then three. Pacing around the house, watching bills pile up, I felt lost for the first time. I stepped into the backyard. “Perfect roofing weather,” I muttered, tears finally falling.
Just then, a knock came at the door. I wiped my face and answered to find an old friend. “Let’s go shoot pool for a rematch,” he said. I hesitated, citing tight finances. “My treat,” he insisted, jingling quarters in his pocket. Reluctantly, I agreed.
Walking to the pool hall, I was absorbed in my worries. As we entered, I heard my name. Scanning the room, I spotted a carpenter I'd worked with years before. He waved me over. “Bill, I’ve got a job for you,” he said. “I told the homeowner you're the best.” He handed me a contact card. Relief washed over me.
Before I could process it, another voice called, “Hey, Roofer My neighbor wants to talk about his roof.” Then a man approached, “I’m Joe from down the street. Can you stop by later ” “Absolutely” I said.
Later that afternoon I shook hands with Joe and we agreed I would start his roof next. Due to my high efficiency, I was introduced to roof five houses on that block, one right after the other. When my next bank statement arrived all I could do was sit and stare at it, thinking that I could actually be my own boss.
This happened during the worst recession since the Great Depression. Those chance encounters became my start. I began my own business, which has grown steadily every year since.
Every day is Monday, eight days a week. That's my motto.
4. What did the author’s motto mainly reflect
A. His endless routine. B. His passion for work.
C. His wish to change jobs. D. His hope for more weekends.
5. Why was the author at a loss
A. Because his friend refused to help him.
B. Because the weather was bad for roofing.
C. Because his income had dropped sharply.
D. Because he had an argument with his boss.
6. Which of the following can best describe Bill
A. Anxious and passive. B. Adaptable and diligent.
C. Independent and hesitant. D. Ambitious and reserved.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A. Time and tide wait for no man.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
D. When one door closes, another opens.
C
Imagine walking into a crowded dining hall, where delicious smells fill the air, yet a significant amount of food goes uneaten. This is the reality at Michigan State University (MSU), where the problem of plate waste has become increasingly apparent. In response, the university has formed an innovative partnership with Raccoon Eyes, a forward-thinking startup determined to make a difference.
Since August 18th, Raccoon Eyes has put its revolutionary AI-powered cameras into service in two MSU dining halls to capture images of untouched plates, which are used to create 3D models that quantify uneaten food. “Our technology, with a remarkable 90% accuracy rate, can estimate both the weight and type of food students leave behind,” explained Ivan Zou, co-founder of Raccoon Eyes. As the data accumulates, Raccoon Eyes aims to identify specific patterns of food waste, providing MSU with valuable insights to adjust meal serving sizes and refine recipes accordingly.
This initiative builds on MSU’s previous efforts to measure food waste. For seven years, dining staff dedicated significant time to manually (手动地) weighing leftovers, which resulted in a 2019 report revealing that the average food waste per student per meal was a shocking 2.96 ounces. However, as budgets and staff were reduced, this manual system became unsustainable. Thankfully, the new Raccoon Eyes technology simplifies data collection, initiating a new era of sustainability.
To truly engage students in sustainability, Raccoon Eyes also set up interactive kiosks (小亭) throughout the dining halls, inviting students to share their thoughts on the daily food offerings. Adam Duffy, a psychology senior, praised this novel approach, appreciating how the kiosks collect student feedback. However, during a busy lunch rush, he, like many of his peers, merely glanced at the kiosk. This behavior illustrates a gap between innovation and student engagement.
Though the initiative is still in its early stages, MSU is committed to a year-long partnership with Raccoon Eyes, aiming not only to significantly reduce food waste but also to cultivate a lasting culture of sustainability on campus.
8. What caused the cooperation between MSU and Raccoon Eyes
A. The desire to refine food patterns. B. The complaints about food quality.
C. The growing concern over food waste. D. The need to adjust meal serving sizes.
9. How does Raccoon Eyes’ technology quantify food waste
A. By counting uneaten plates. B. By manually weighing leftovers.
C By asking students for feedback. D. By creating 3D models from images.
10 What do we know about the interactive kiosks
A. They are widely praised by students.
B. They gather students’ opinions on the food.
C. They are highly effective in engaging students.
D. They provide students with daily recipe advice.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. AI: End Campus Waste B. Smart Kiosks: Exchange Ideas
C. New Initiative: A Sustainable Campus D. AI-Powered cameras: Fight Food Waste
D
A scientist from the University at Buffalo has built on earlier research linking social media use to inflammation (炎症) with a new study that shows this connection may grow stronger over time.
The results, published in The Journal of Medical Internet Research, showed that not only was more time on social media linked to higher levels of inflammation at one moment, but it also predicted increased inflammation five weeks later. “This shows the effect may last,” says David Lee, who led the study.
There are two types of inflammation. The first is acute inflammation like redness around a cut or swelling after a sprained ankle. It’s the body’s normal way of healing from injury or infection. The second type is chronic inflammation, which lasts longer and has been tied to serious health problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and mental health issues. Unlike acute inflammation, chronic inflammation can be caused by everyday factors such as stress, loneliness, poor diet, lack of sleep, and not exercising enough.
Lee’s research focuses on this long-term type of inflammation. The study provides the first longitudinal (纵向的) evidence that social media use over an extended time period is possibly responsible for increased inflammation. Moreover, it assesses the effects of social media use, as measured objectively by a screen-time app rather than formerly relying on participants' memory of how much time they spent on social media.
The research team hired 171 young adults for the study and measured their C-reactive protein levels — a marker of inflammation — at the start and again after five weeks. During that time, the app recorded their daily screen use.
While the rise in inflammation doesn’t cause any immediate health issues, Lee warns that early signs of inflammation in young people could predict the onset of disease later in life. “The relation between social media use and inflammation opens up new questions for future studies,” he says, “now we need to go deeper than just screen time. We should try to understand how and why using social media affects our health.”
12. What does the new study suggest about social media use
A. It helps reduce stress and loneliness.
B. It causes immediate health problems.
C. It raises inflammation levels over time.
D. It reduces chronic inflammation in youth.
13. What does the underlined word “acute” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Lasting and mild. B. Instant and sudden.
C. deadly and severe. D. Mild and temporary.
14. What makes Lee’s research different from previous studies
A. Its way to collect data. B. Its use of various data.
C. Its interviewing method. D. Its focus on young adults.
15. What is the last paragraph talking about concerning the study
A. Its technical limitations. B. Its data collection process.
C. Its immediate health impacts. D. Its future research directions.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tips for Achieving Better Deep Sleep
It’s true that with age, deep sleep declines in intensity. Yet, having an adequate sleep routine can help lessen some of the poor health effects of sleep disturbance. ____16____.
Keep a Consistent Sleep Schedule
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day — even on weekends — helps regulate your body’s internal clock. ____17____. It can also support deeper, more restorative sleep.
____18____
“Caffeine delays deep sleep onset,” says Dr. Halland. And while alcohol may knock you out quickly, it affects sleep quality and deep sleep cycles. In other words, avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime prevents sleep disturbance. If possible, Dr. Matsumura recommends avoiding caffeine after 2 p.m. or at least eight hours before bed.
Create a Comfortable Sleep Environment
____19____. “A comfortable sleep environment free from light, noise, and heat promotes deeper, uninterrupted sleep,” says Dr. Lu. If you live in a noisy, crowded city like New York, it’s worth considering investing in blackout curtains and earplugs. A white noise machine can also help mask outside noises and promote relaxation when complete silence is not achievable.
Switch Off Screens Two Hours Before Bed
In our digital age, it’s very common to spend at least an hour mindlessly scrolling right before bed, or even fall asleep with your phone on your face. ____20____. That’s because digital devices give off blue light, which affects melatonin — your body’s natural “sleep signal”.
A. It can make falling asleep easier
B. Limit Your Caffeine and Alcohol intake
C. Keep some Caffeine and Alcohol on hand
D. Here are what experts recommend for getting better sleep
E. The ideal bedroom setting for deep sleep is cool, dark, and quiet
F. Switching off screens entirely at least two hours before bed is ideal
G. But staring at your phone right before bed is actually the worst thing.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Just before my 21st birthday, I was preparing to leave home and move out with friends. It was the most ____21____ I had ever felt. Living with blindness had completely shaped my life, but I never let myself ____22____ from enjoying life like others.
____23____, life hasn’t always been easy. Beyond big challenges, it’s the small, constant ____24____ of inaccessibility that disheartened me. For example, I can’t tell makeup products apart as their packaging ____25____ the same, or the website isn’t compatible (兼容的) with my screen reader.
On my birthday, my family ____26____ me a party. Surrounded by friends, I felt truly loved. Then, my friend handed me a handmade birthday card. As everyone waited for my reaction eagerly, I was ____27____ by a familiar reality — I couldn’t read it. I tried to stay ____28____, but I couldn’t help feeling excluded. This experience isn’t ____29____ to me. Millions of Australians with vision problems face similar issues.
That's why accessible greeting cards are important. I ____30____ remember the first time I received a braille card. It was a birthday card from my vision teacher. It’s so ____31____ to me that I will cherish forever. Accessibility is often talked in big terms, but small moments ____32____ too.
Brands like Hallmark that ____33____ accessibility are doing the right thing. Their accessible cards invite millions back into life’s ____34____. Everyone, regardless of abilities, ____35____ to feel valued and included. A card isn’t just paper; it’s love and connection. By making cards inclusive, we ensure no one is left out of life’s joy.
21. A. lonely B. independent C. anxious D. tough
22. A. taken up B. set down C. held back D. given in
23. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However
24. A. warning B. reminder C. sign D. notice
25. A. feels B. looks C. sounds D. smells
26. A. invited B. attended C. threw D. left
27. A. touched B. hit C. impressed D. attracted
28. A. focused B. silent C. positive D. patient
29. A. unique B. common C. crucial D. similar
30. A. randomly B. partly C. hardly D. vividly
31. A. worthless B. special C. ordinary D. familiar
32. A. speak B. matter C. cost D. exist
33. A. prioritize B. identify C. overlook D. limit
34. A. careers B. celebrations C. sufferings D. reunions
35. A. deserves B. declares C. prepares D. requires
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
The 15th National Games concluded on November 21st. It was not only a peak ____36____ (compete) of human physical fitness and skills showcasing China’s comprehensive sports strength ____37____ a concentrated display of AI technology.
____38____ the Games focusing on AI-empowered cutting-edge technologies, over 130 high-tech products had been selected to participate in the event operations, ____39____ (cover) AR navigation, AI digital humans, driverless driving and intelligent refereeing etc. And AI products involved event management, competitive training and viewing experience, ____40____ marked the official entry of sports events into “intelligent” era. ____41____ impressed the spectators at home and abroad was that it was the first time that a 174-meter AI digital scroll created by MasterAgent ____42____ (come) into view at the opening ceremony. As a ____43____ (domestic) developed multi-agent platform, MasterAgent could generate multi-agent clusters (群集) with one click.
____44____ introduction of technologies like AR navigation systems allowed audiences to easily obtain information concerned. Far beyond convenience, these technologies symbolized an intelligent leap that left the world ____45____ (amaze). In a word, the 15th National Games was a triumph of vision, showcasing a blueprint for how technology can enhance human experience on a grand scale.
第四部分 写作(共两节；满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华。你校即将开展“点亮创意，分享温暖” (Spark Creativity and Share Warmth)迎新年活动。请你向校英文报写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.活动内容：
2.活动意义：
3.期望与祝福。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Spark Creativity and Share Warmth
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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。
PE class was popular with every student. Betty was no exception. The playground saw her skipping rope at ease. Meanwhile, her classmates were watching her excitedly. The rope rotated (旋转) fast as she jumped. Time being up, the counter showed 300 skips. Betty did her best. Smiling, Betty waved a victory sign to the crowd. Just then, the bell rang, saying PE was over. Betty packed up her skipping rope. She was ready to give her answer to Ms. Blake.
Ms. Blake had asked her whether she would like to do something for the class bulletin board (板报) with the competition upcoming. Mary who was usually in charge of it had asked for sick leave. Betty was shocked that Ms. Blake had chosen her. She answered nervously, insisting that her handwriting was bad. But Ms. Blake encouraged her, saying she believed in her, expected her to do the duty and let her know her decision soon.
Approaching the teachers’ office, Betty felt nervous again. On thinking of her poor handwriting appearing on the bulletin board, she felt her stomach turning. Having decided to say no, Betty quickened her pace and ran across the sports ground.
Betty was about to pass the sandpit (沙坑) when someone nearby drew her attention. It was Jack from a different class. As she knew clearly, Jack had never been good at the long jump, but he was practicing it. Full of curiosity, she ran over to ask what he was doing. Tom explained that no one else had wanted to compete in the long jump event, and if so, their class would score zero in the school sports meet. The moment the headteacher asked if anyone would give it a try, he volunteered immediately. Betty reminded him that he wasn’t excellent in it, but Jack simply said that it wasn’t about being the best, but about trying to compete for the class. Then he went on practicing. It dawned on Betty that what a similar issue they were both faced with!
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。
Betty stood there, watching Jack practicing persistently. _
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Determined, Betty walked into the teachers' office.
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