2025-2026学年河北省沧州市沧县沧县中学高二上学期12月月考英语试题
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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.
Why does the woman want to go to Greece
A. For its sunshine. B. For its beaches. C. For its old buildings.
2.
How does the man probably sound
A. Excited. B. Concerned. C. Regretful.
3.
Who will sign for the package
A. Emma. B. Ms. Green. C. Mr. Taylor.
4.
What did Alex do for Mia
A. Help her improve speaking style.
B. Speak for her in class.
C. Find a friend for her.
5.
What is the woman worried about
A. Having no time to prepare.
B. Meeting strangers on stage.
C. Forgetting her speech lines.
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，回答以下小题。
6. Where are the speakers probably
A. In an art show hall. B. In an art classroom. C. In a painting studio.
7. What does the woman say about Eastern art
A. It is exciting. B. It focuses on nature. C. It features realistic details.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What did Mark do in the Sydney Opera House
A. Tour the building. B. Check the sensors. C. Watch a performance.
9. What impressed Mark most about the Sydney Opera House
A. The wonderful shows.
B. Its fancier appearance.
C. The green technology.
10. How often do the sensors in the Sydney Opera House check data
A. Every 20 minutes. B. Every 5 minutes. C. Every 15 minutes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why is the man calling
A. To book a repair time. B. To make a complaint. C. To buy a laptop.
12. What day is it today
A. Tuesday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
13. What does the man have to do on Monday afternoon
A. Meet his boss. B. Write a report. C. Have a training meeting.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What has made the man tired recently
A Much work. B. Frequent sports. C. Chinese studying.
15. What was the woman’s weekend routine in the past
A. Working overtime in the company.
B. Doing sports every weekend.
C. Going mountain climbing.
16. What do the speakers plan to do on the weekend
A. Swim. B. Hike. C. Play badminton.
17. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A Co-workers. B. Former classmates. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What’s the purpose of the speaker
A. To draw visitors. B. To make a warning. C. To promote products.
19. What does the tour include
A. A cooking lesson. B. A themed lesson. C. A history lecture.
20. What does the speaker finally remind people of
A. The closing time. B. The booking ways. C. The pet policy.
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
Sound is measured in decibels (dB) (分贝). There are many sounds in the environment, from rustling leaves (20 dB) to a normal conversation (60 dB), from a screaming baby (80 dB) to a lawnmower (除草机) (100 dB). Sounds that reach 85 dB or higher can harm a person’s ears.
Permissible Exposure Time
How long can a person be exposed to a certain sound before risking hearing damage According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, for every 3 dB sound pressure level over 85 dB, the permissible exposure time is cut in half — before damage to our hearing can occur.
Sound Pressure Level Permissible Exposure Time
85 dB 8 hours
88 dB 4 hours
91 dB 2 hours
Four Commonest Types of Noise Pollution
·Road vehicles are the major source of noise pollution. This is more concentrated in urban areas where there is a much higher number of vehicles.
·Fireworks, used generally for celebrations, are beautiful. However, they can be very loud, and scary! There is no real way of dealing with it, as fireworks are used so briefly.
·Construction work causes loud and disturbing noises which can make it hard to concentrate. Most countries have laws in place preventing construction work from taking place between certain times.
·Animals also cause noise pollution. For example, if you live on a road where somebody keeps his dog outside for hours on end while it barks constantly, that’s really annoying.
Obviously, noise pollution is a widespread issue. But the consequences of this pollution are often underestimated. According to WHO estimates, at least 1 million healthy life-years are lost annually from traffic-related environmental noise alone in western Europe. It is time that the effects of noise pollution on public health should receive more attention.
21. What is the permissible exposure time for someone in a 94 dB environment
A. 8 hours. B. 4 hours. C. 2 hours. D. 1 hour.
22. What is the main source of noise pollution
A. Road vehicles. B. Fireworks.
C. Construction work. D. Animals.
23. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To explain how to measure sounds. B. To clarify the meaning of decibels.
C. To stress different types of noise pollution. D. To draw people’s attention to noise pollution.
B
When I arrived at the Sign Language Center for my first American Sign Language. (ASL) class, a man noticed my hesitant expression and held up some fingers. One Two I put up one finger, and he directed me to the Level 1 class. I felt lost because class time was strictly “voices off” to show respect for the deaf teachers. Without the power of speech, all my classmates and I could do was smile and nod at one another as we took in the new vocabulary.
Learning ASL in the early weeks was a culture shock. As a writer, I pride myself on a certain facility for languages. I was taught that there’s a perfect combination of words that can most precisely (精确地) communicate any thought. With ASL, I expected to feel similarly, and thought fluency would come once I collected a mass of signs. As my classmates and I asked and answered questions using words we didn’t have the signs for, those early weeks were filled with painstaking spelling. It was embarrassing: Seeing a dozen politely smiling faces watching me as I slowly spelled, misspelled and restarted spelling words — often multiple times — was a kind of torture.
As time went by, I made some progress, but I still struggled to differentiate very similar looking signs. Eventually I realized that when you’re communicating in sign language, diction (措辞) is not as important as the way you show what you’re communicating. I once asked a teacher how to sign the word “desperate (绝望的)”. “ASL doesn’t have a direct translation of every English word,” he told me. “If you want to sign ‘desperate’, you might just sign the word “want’, but with the appropriate facial and body language to show your desperation.”
My initial reason for attending ASL classes was insignificant; a childhood fascination with “secret languages”. While ASL may not wholly share a vocabulary with English, that doesn’t mean it lacks precision. Its precision, I’ve learned, lies in the common language of the body.
24. What was the rule of the ASL class mentioned in the text
A. Spelling was not allowed. B. Voices must be kept off.
C. Lessons were given in English. D. Only Level 1 students were accepted.
25. What does the underlined word “torture” in paragraph 2 mean
A. A great pleasure. B. A useful practice.
C. A painful experience. D. A funny moment.
26. What did the author realize about ASL
A. It needs appropriate facial gestures.
B. It shares most vocabulary with English.
C. Similar-looking signs are easy to tell apart.
D. Diction is more important than body language.
27. Why did the author start learning ASL at first
A. Her job as a writer required it. B. She needed to do research about it.
C. She was attracted to “secret languages” D. She wanted to communicate with the deaf.
C
The modern world is full of things: electronics, cooking devices, furniture, clothing, and more. Those things eventually add up. The average French individual owns 2.5 tons of objects, and nearly a third of those things never get used.
This fact was the motivation for French entrepreneur (企业家) Luci Basch to co-found a new app called Poppins. The app makes it possible for people to rent or borrow items from other people in their area. Want to make ice cream but don’t own an ice cream maker Get on Poppins and rent one from your neighbor. Poppins attracted more than 40,000 users in the first weeks alone and is continually growing. It has seen rapid growth in urban areas where the space of each family is limited so renting is preferred to owning.
The rental prices are set by the owners and the app includes features such as in-app payments, optional insurance (just in case the item being lent or rented out is very valuable), and user verification (验证). This makes for a very smooth and trustworthy user experience.
So far, the number one item that has been borrowed or rented is the cooking machine, but people also look for things such as baby items, tents, and outdoor equipment. And why not Renting a tent for a once-a-year camping trip via Poppins is vastly cheaper than owning one. Besides, the tent is returned once it’s been used.
But the more important element of Poppins is the fact that it reduces people’s desire to buy new things and turns it into a sharing, social, circular economy. Basch said, “The beauty of sharing is that it combines ecological (生态的), economic and social drivers. If we make sharing normal, less is produced, and we will spend less because it’s cheaper to rent. We will be more social as we are talking to each other again.”
28. How does the author develop paragraph 1
A. By comparing different people.
B. By listing problems and examples.
C. By presenting a phenomenon and data.
D. By introducing a general direction and its causes.
29. What inspired Luci Basch to co-found Poppins
A. The fact that many French people own unused items.
B. The widespread use of similar apps in urban areas.
C. The need to reduce the production of new items.
D. The high demand for rental services in France.
30. What does the author want to show about the app in paragraph 3
A. Why it asks owners to set prices. B. How it ensures reliable rental.
C. Why it features in-app payments. D. How it helps owners earn more.
31. What is the main value of Poppins according to the text
A. It helps people become more friendly.
B. It reduces the production of new items.
C. It makes it easier to buy second-hand items.
D. It promotes a sharing economy with many benefits.
D
In an era characterized by burnout, a therapeutic (有疗效的) alternative is hanging on a gallery wall. When volunteers at London’s Courtauld Gallery stood before Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, their stress levels dropped compared with those of volunteers viewing reproductions. Science suggests that original art is a medicine that one can view rather than swallow (吞咽).
That art can lift spirits is well known. But that it calms the body is novel. There’s growing evidence to support that opinion. Earlier this summer, a team of Cambridge psychologists conducted a similar project at Kettle’s Yard Gallery to show how appreciating artistic beauty helps us escape the “mental traps of daily life”. These experiments followed the research published last year to quantify the improvements to physical and mental health from taking part in creative activities, as well as the economic gain — estimated to be an average of 1,000 per person a year, as a result of improved work productivity and fewer trips to the hospital.
“When you experience an artwork, you don’t just see it, but you feel it,” the art historian Katy Hessel wrote in her new book How to Live an Artful Life. “The best thing we can do is take time with it.” Time, of course, is what we are lacking in today’s world, but this seems to be key to art’s therapeutic powers. Galleries are quiet places, where we start really looking, deeply engaging with a work of art. As novelist Iris Murdoch wrote, “Great art is freeing people’s mind. It enables us to see and take pleasure in what is not ourselves.”
We are often advised to exercise and eat healthily. Will doctors soon be prescribing (开处方) a visit to a local gallery or museum After all, a “cultural workout for the body” is vital not only to the nation’s economy, but to its health.
32. What does the experiment at London’s Courtauld Gallery show
A. Art reproductions reduce stress effectively.
B. Original artworks have a therapeutic effect.
C. Van Gogh’s work is more popular than Manet’s.
D. Viewing artworks is better for health than medicine.
33. Which of the following supports the idea that art brings economic benefits
A. Attracting more tourists to galleries. B. Improving work productivity.
C. Giving physical relaxation. D. Offering new jobs.
34. What is key to art’s therapeutic powers according to Katy Hessel
A. Slowed pace and wholehearted engagement. B. Art knowledge and careful viewing.
C. Quiet galleries and long stays. D. Daily escape and few tasks.
35. What’s the best title for the text
A. Galleries: Ideal Places to Keep Fit.
B. Katy Hessel’s Book: How to Live an Artful Life.
C. Original Art: A Viewable “Medicine” for Health.
D. Cultural Workout: Boosting the Nation’s Economy.
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。
For students, participating in travel programs can be beneficial, offering a range of educational advantages that extend far beyond the classroom.
Travel programs expose students to different cultures. By experiencing new customs, traditions, and ways of life first-hand, students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity. ____36____
Travel programs engage students in global issues and perspectives, encouraging them to think critically about their role in the world. They witness different socio-economic conditions, environmental challenges, and cultural practices. ____37____ This awareness inspires them to become active global citizens, committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Travel programs challenge students to step out of their comfort zones and manage unfamiliar situations. ____38____ They develop essential life skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and time management, equipping themselves for the challenges in their future pursuits.
____39____ As they explore new experiences and overcome challenges, students develop a clearer sense of their own strengths, weaknesses, and values, which helps them become more confident in their abilities. Through meaningful friendships formed along the way, they gain deeper insights into their own identity and how they relate to others.
Travel programs inspire in students a lifelong passion for learning. When exploring new places, they become curious about the history, geography, and culture of the destination. This motivates them to ask questions and seek deeper understanding. ____40____ Such experiences create a lasting passion for discovery that continues long after the journey ends.
A. Thus, learning becomes an active and self-driven pursuit.
B. They learn to be more independent and adaptable in this process.
C. They also have the chance to improve their communication abilities.
D. Travel programs enable students to engage in a journey of self-discovery.
E. They realize the interconnectedness of our planet through these encounters.
F. This exposure helps break down fixed ideas and promote open-mindedness.
G. Travel programs prepare students to face challenges with confidence and grace.
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。
Raising a baby wallaby (沙袋鼠) is truly one-of-a-kind. It keeps you busy and even ___41___ your sleep time at night. That’s exactly Jenni Maxwell’s unique experience when a mother wallaby passed away, ___42___ a baby wallaby.
Jenni volunteered to ___43___ the four-month-old baby, Elvis. She took him home, and turned her spare ___44___ into a wallaby-safe zone.
For Jenni, it was a ___45___ but rewarding job, which left her feeling exhausted but bursting with ___46___ “Day and night, he needed ___47___ : 30 minutes per feed, once every two hours,” she explained. “He needed syringe (注射器) feeding initially, then ___48___ to a bottle,” Jenni said.
During the day, Jenni let Elvis ___49___ the house, jumping on the sofa, and running around. “I couldn’t leave him alone!” Jenni laughed. In the spare room, where he spent the night, a (n) ___50___ was fixed so Jenni could keep an eye on her young guest.
“He’s always messing up his space, but I don’t want to give him any ___51___ and just want him to grow up freely. Therefore, I will keep ___52___ up after him. He has always been naughty and has ___53___ pushed me to stay sharp,” Jenni added. As time went by, he got so ___54___ to Jenni that he didn’t want to leave her side.
Jenni concluded, “I’ve never had such a strong ___55___ with an animal. It’s wonderful.”
41 A. saves B. costs C. improves D. arranges
42. A. leaving behind B. taking away C. looking after D. searching for
43. A. observe B. cure C. raise D. hold
44. A. kitchen B. cage C. box D. room
45. A. meaningful B. stressful C. qualified D. peaceful
46. A. regret B. pride C. fortune D. doubt
47 A. comforting B. bathing C. feeding D. watching
48. A. switched B. referred C. objected D. headed
49 A. study B. guard C. enter D. explore
50. A. recorder B. alarm C. camera D. sensor
51. A. help B. treat C. duty D. training
52. A. bringing B. staying C. cleaning D. turning
53. A. consistently B. simply C. finally D. intentionally
54. A. attached B. adjusted C. related D. exposed
55. A. exchange B. root C. understanding D. connection
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。
Wu Yiren, a six-year-old from a kindergarten in Dongguan, Guangdong province, has gained online fame for his passion for snooker (斯诺克). Too short to reach the table, he brings a custom-made height booster to competitions — ____56____ adorable sight that has quickly won hearts online.
His father, a snooker lover, spent numerous ____57____ (evening) playing with friends. The boy often watched quietly, and through constant exposure, he gradually developed an interest in the sport. ____58____ (recognize) the boy’s passion, the family arranged lessons with Li Jianbing, a national team coach. Since then, Wu’s skills ____59____ (advance) at a surprising speed. The boy is clear about his ambition — to lift the World Snooker Championship trophy (奖杯).
Wu’s story reflects a big transformation ongoing in Dongguan. The city is shifting ____60____ (it) focus from supporting industries to building a cultural snooker brand. By adopting an integrated industry chain approach, Dongguan is establishing itself ____61____ the “City of Snooker”
The year 2025 is ____62____ (remark) for Chinese snooker. In May, Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player ____63____ (win) the World Snooker Championship in the UK, while Bai Yulu defended her title at the 2025 World Women’s Snooker Championship in Dongguan, ____64____ marks a historic achievement for China. Dongguan is ____65____ (steady) becoming known as the “Cradle (摇篮) of Snooker Champions”.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是校英文广播站的负责人李华，要为广播站新增设的节目“Food and Culture”招募主持人，请在校英文报上发布一则招聘启事。内容包括：
1.节目简介和招募条件；
2.报名时间和方式。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Student Host Wanted
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School Broadcast Station
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
One afternoon, as I walked through the school’s art hallway, I spotted a boy sitting alone on a bench, staring attentively at a sketchbook (素描册). His pencil moved quickly across the paper, drawing the details of the potted sunflowers by the window. Though his uniform was dusted with pencil shavings (削屑), his eyes shone with focus. “That’s Leo,” my classmate whispered. “He’s in Grade 10 and loves drawing more than anything, but his family can’t afford art supplies or classes.”
Later, I often saw Leo spending time in the art room during breaks, borrowing basic supplies from the teacher and copying works from art textbooks. One rainy day, we got stuck together and found shared shelter under the school gate. He pulled out his sketchbook and showed me his drawings: vivid portraits (肖像) of classmates, detailed campus scenes, and even imaginative illustrations of stories he’d written. “I want to be an illustrator someday,” he said shyly. “I hope my drawings can make people feel warm. But I don’t know if I’ll ever get to learn proper skills.”
I was impressed by his talent and passion — his lines were expressive and full of life, even without formal training. “Your work is amazing,” I said sincerely. “With professional guidance, you could go far. Have you thought about joining the school’s art club or applying for a scholarship ” Leo’s face brightened for a moment, and then fell. “The art club’s application requires handing in a set of works with professional materials, and the scholarship deadline is next month. I don’t have enough good sketchbooks or the right tools to finish them.” My heart ached for this determined boy.
A week later, our art teacher announced a school-wide illustration competition with a prize of art supplies and a free summer art workshop. Leo’s eyes lit up when he heard the news, but he soon sighed. “I only have a few old pencils and a torn sketchbook. I can’t create a good entry with these.”
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。
I decided to help Leo realize his dream.
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On competition results day, Leo and I waited anxiously in the school hall.
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