2025-2026学年江苏省常州高级中学高一上学期12月月考英语试卷
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。写在本试卷上无效。
3.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。f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 does the woman think of the film
A. Boring. B. Frightening. C. Warm.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Praising her student. B. Attending a job interview.
C. Running for monitor.
3. How much will the man pay for each flower if he buys two
A. 20 yuan. B. 10 yuan. C. 8 yuan.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bag shop. B. In a shoe store. C. In a hospital.
5. What does the woman mean about the book
A. She’d like the man to return it tomorrow.
B. She’s angry with the man for forgetting it.
C. She didn’t realize the man had borrowed it.
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，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. Why did the woman miss the first half of the game
A. She needed to take a math class.
B. She had to do her homework.
C. She was watching another TV show.
7. Which team will play tonight
A. England. B. Germany. C. Argentina.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where did the man see the introduction of Boston
A. From TV. B. From a magazine. C. From a website.
9. What is the man most interested in about Boston
A. The light traffic. B. The natural beauty. C. The rich history.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman want to buy
A. Laptops. B. Printers. C. Desktops.
11. How much will the man cut off the price for the woman
A. 10%. B. 12%. C.15%.
12. How does the man feel at last
A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C Sorry.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
14. What problem do the speakers have in common
A. They have problems in the paper.
B. They have headaches during their showers.
C. They are suffering from hair loss.
15. What is the doctor’s advice to the woman finally
A. Check out her family history.
B. Take some prevention drugs.
C. Turn to online professionals.
16. How does the woman deal with the problem
A. By taking medicine.
B. By talking to her father about it.
C. By changing her diet.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can people do in the “Gravity Chair”
A. Paint a rocket taking off.
B. Experience the space walk.
C. Sleep in a special bed.
18. What is a rule of the programs
A. Children must build a rocket.
B. Children under nine can’t take part.
C. People are not allowed to take food in.
19. How much is the ticket for a family
A. $550. B. $875. C. $1,500.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Space travel. B. Camp activities. C. Astronauts’ life
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
Farm Tours in the UAE
From organic (有机的) fields in Al Ain to futuristic hydroponic (水培的) facilities in Dubai, the UAE’s farms are increasingly opening their gates to the public. Whether you are keen to harvest fresh produce, introduce children to sustainable (可持续的) agriculture, or simply enjoy a countryside escape, these farms offer a rare glimpse (一瞥) into how food is grown in the desert.
Desert Organic Farm
Located in Al Khawaneej, Dubai, Desert Organic Farm cultivates more than 50 varieties of fruit, vegetables, and eggs using sustainable methods. The farm opens to visitors on Saturdays, offering an opportunity to explore the fields and buy freshly harvested produce.
Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm. Visit .
Emirates Bio Farm
The UAE’s largest organic farm, Emirates Bio Farm in Al Ain provides self-guided walking tours through its seasonal fields, alongside opportunities to learn about sustainable agriculture. A popular family destination, it also operates a shop selling freshly harvested organic produce.
Daily, 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets available on-site. Visit .
Greenheart Organic Farms
Based in Sharjah, Greenheart Organic Farms offers guided tours focused on organic cultivation and the challenges of farming in desert conditions. The farm highlights sustainability and provides visitors with a chance to connect directly with the growing process.
Tours by appointment. Visit .
The Sustainable Urban Farm
This pioneering eco-community in Dubai incorporates bio-dome greenhouses and landscaped agricultural areas within its design. Visitors can join guided electric-shuttle tours that showcase the community’s farming practices and broader sustainability initiatives.
Tours by appointment. For bookings, visit seeinstitute.ae.
1. Which farm allows visitors to buy tickets on the spot
A. Desert Organic Farm. B. Emirates Bio Farm.
C. Greenheart Organic Farms. D. The Sustainable Urban Farm.
2. What do the four farms mentioned in the text have in common
A. Requiring appointments for visits.
B. Focusing on sustainable agriculture.
C. Selling freshly harvested organic produce.
D. Being open to the public only on Saturdays.
3. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To compare farming methods in the UAE.
B. To advertise official tourism websites.
C. To analyze challenges of desert agriculture.
D. To introduce UAE’s farms open to the public.
B
The air in Zhoucheng Village, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is thick with the earthy scent of plant extracts used in the tie-dyeing (扎染) technique of the Bai ethnic group. In a sunny courtyard, Duan Yuan tests the temperature of a deep VAT (大桶) of dye moving with a living, breathing blue.
For him, indigo (靛蓝) is far more than a color; it’s a symbol of identity and his inheritance (继承物), and the thread that ties generations. Despite modernization pressures, Zhoucheng Village remains a stronghold of the ancient tie-dye craft, where Duan grew up in a family-run indigo factory. Home to over 200 workshops and 4,000 craftsmen, it is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Duan’s father, Duan Shukun, a provincial-level inheritor of the craft, learned to tie basic knots at five and mastered the entire process by twelve. His mother, Duan Yinkai, is a national inheritor. In 1998, the couple rebuilt their ancestral (祖传的) Puzhen Tie-Dye Workshop. Duan Yinkai expanded the traditional skills of 30-odd stitching (缝纫) techniques to more than 100, while Duan Shukun moved beyond the iconic blue, experimenting with gardenia fruit, saffron, and sappanwood to create a new palette (调色板) of natural colors.
Duan and his wife, Yang Zhirui, joined the family business, breathing new life into the old craft. “What attracts me is its limitless possibilities for designs and patterns,” Yang says, applying simple design ideas to create modern tie-dye clothes.
Beyond their workshops, the family has invested in safeguarding the craft’s legacy. In 2008, they improved the struggling Zhoucheng tie-dye factory and transformed it into a museum that combines exhibitions and immersive experiences. They have preserved more than 1,800 nearly lost patterns, 3,600 models and 700 antique (古老的) pieces. Every year, over 200,000 visitors go to the museum.
4. What is the main purpose of the vivid setting in paragraph
A. To describe the environment of Yunnan. B. To introduce the location of Zhoucheng.
C. To explain the detailed process of tie-dyeing. D. To stress the cultural significance of tie-dyeing.
5. What does the underlined word “stronghold” in paragraph 2 mean
A. A busy market. B. An old centre.
C. An important place. D. A historic site.
6. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The materials of tie-dyeing. B. The challenges of tie-dyeing.
C. The history of Puzhen Tie-Dye. D. The contributions of Duan’s parents.
7. Which of the following can best describe the family’s qualities
A. Traditional and honest. B. Creative and devoted.
C. Competitive and kind. D. Positive and patient.
C
While daydreaming is often regarded as a lack of focus, new research suggests it can be a powerful tool for solving tough problems. A joint U.S.-Netherlands research team found that curious individuals who allow their minds to wander around work challenges are more likely to experience strong epiphanies (顿悟). These flashes of insight not only spark (触发) innovative solutions but can also renew a sense of meaning in one’s career.
“For years, I was attracted by epiphanies but found the research challenges difficult,” said Erik Dane, a professor at Washington University. The team’s findings may encourage workplaces to adopt workshops that support mind wandering as a path to breakthrough moments.
The research involved business students and professionals in three studies. Participants (参加者) attended workshops designed to strengthen leadership, which included reflecting on key life events and personal legacies (遗产). Importantly, they were also given intentional time for mind wandering, which was treated not as a mistake in focus but as a valuable part of the problem-solving process.
The results were clear: participants who daydreamed while addressing challenges were more likely to gain meaningful insights. Those naturally drawn to complex problems benefited the most, using daydreaming not as an escape but to find new pathways forward.
“Mind wandering is useful because it redirects attention from existing solutions and helps people engage in imaginative thinking,” said colleague Markus Baer. He added that it provides a more playful and liberating approach compared to conventional (传统的) methods Dane agreed, noting, “When you daydream, you’re more likely to let go of assumptions and think in flexible ways. This opens the door to strong epiphanies.” Stepping back with free imagination can deliver fresh solutions and a stronger sense of purpose.
The researchers argue that organizations and business schools should recognize this value by offering workshops to develop the skill. For individuals seeking career guidance, looking inward through intentional reflection and daydreaming could help create the very breakthroughs they seek.
8. What did the research find about epiphanies from daydreaming
A. They can cause a lack of focus. B. They can lead to creative solutions.
C. They can reduce the sense of career meaning. D. They can result in curious individuals.
9. What was a key part of the workshops in the three studies
A. Intentional time for mind wandering. B. Continuous focus on existing solutions.
C. Group discussion of personal legacies. D. Active avoidance of complex problems.
10. What can be inferred about conventional methods from the text
A. They may create new solutions. B. They help control assumptions.
C. They may limit creative thinking. D. They better address complex problems.
11. What do the researchers suggest organizations do
A. Create playful approaches and find methods.
B. Develop daydreaming skills and make breakthroughs.
C. Recognize the value of daydreaming and offer training.
D. Gain meaningful insights into daydreaming and seek reflection.
D
Randall Munroe, who used to work on robots at NASA, explains science in a fun and easy- to-understand way in his book What If Once you get used to his unique writing style, you can go on many amazing trips with him and learn while laughing.
And you will certainly learn. There is a sort of joy in getting real answers to the strange questions Munroe is sent every day. However unusual the topics are, Randall takes them seriously. For example, if you set a meat-eating dinosaur (恐龙) free in New York City, how many humans would it have to eat to meet its need each day Munroe thinks New York could support about 350 dinosaurs. That’s good to know, but we hope we don’t need to use this information.
The book’s cover is a full-size picture of what the Earth would look like if the oceans were removed. The back has some interesting facts you might want to know before buying it (eating the book would give you about 2,300 calories (卡路里) if you could take in paper). Thanks, Randall!
Although Munroe knows a lot and can perfectly explain the science behind the questions, What If is not a textbook. When asked what would happen when you threw a baseball at light-speed, he says there would be a shockwave expanding (膨胀) outwards, and quickly moves on. He is answering the question after all, but if you are looking for detailed classroom- style descriptions of what Munroe is talking about, you’re out of luck.
But that’s what makes it great. What If is light enough to attract you, but deep enough to make you curious about science one chapter at a time. If you’re willing to go along with Munroe’s ideas and guesses, you’re in for an exciting journey of the mind.
12. What can be found in the book What If
A. Stories of fun journeys. B. Pictures of the oceans.
C. Latest scientific experiments. D. Discussions of unreal situations.
13. How does Munroe deal with the questions in his book
A. He offers direct answers. B. He pays no attention.
C. He recommends textbooks. D. He digs into many possibilities.
14. What is Munroe’s writing style like
A Formal and detailed. B. Light but confusing.
C. Humorous and educational. D. Imaginative but unclear.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. What If : A Collection of Funny Science Jokes
B. What If : A Scientific Adventure with Munroe
C. What If : A Guidebook on Healthy Eating Habits
D What If : A Question-based Book about Life
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。
Have you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape, while others carefully watch what they eat and still put on weight ____16____
Scientists say when some people eat, their bodies will naturally store the extra energy from food as fat. ____17____ Meanwhile, other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off” the extra food without making fat, so rarely have weight problems.
Through experiments, scientists found that eating the same food and getting the same exercise, some lab mice gained weight while others stayed thin. They concluded weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic factors. ____18____
The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the number of people who are overweight continues to grow. ____19____ This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects. ____20____ Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy, balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.
A. So people turn to other methods to control their weight.
B. So they hope more people become aware of their weight control.
C. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day.
D. In the United States, over 70% of the population have weight problems.
E. However, it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs.
F. However, scientists believe that some people stay thin due to their genes.
G. Thus they believe it could lead to developing medicines that prevent weight gain.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分55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。
Tuan Pham felt confident as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon. The 47-year-old was taking part in his seventh such ____21____ and eagerly expected celebrating at the finish line with his teenage son, who had run ahead. After taking another step or two, that was the last thing he ____22____.
He had no ____23____ of staggering (踉跄) or falling face-first to the ground. He lay ____24____, with no pulse and no breathing. Three blocked arteries (动脉) had caused a sudden cardiac arrest (心脏停搏), leaving him dead. Without immediate help, he would not ____25____.
Statistics show the chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is ____26____ than 12%. Pham’s only hope was for an expert, like a cardiologist, to be ____27____.
At that important moment, Dr. Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a restaurant a few feet away. He ____28____ to Pham and began lifesaving chest compressions (按压). A bystander was ____29____ to continue compressions while Dr. Chiu called his hospital, urging them to ____30____ an operating room immediately.
Soon an ambulance arrived and rushed Pham to the hospital, with Dr. Chiu following in his car. The following surgery Dr. Chiu ____31____ was a success.
After Pham recovered completely, he even ____32____ to the marathon route to finish another two miles. When asked by the Long Beach Post, he ____33____, “I’m that guy, and I’m going back to complete what I started.”
He ____34____ on the incredible odds, remarking, “The first person to see me fall and help me was a heart surgeon. What are the _____35_____ ”
21. A. event B. team C. test D. goal
22. A. forgot B. remembered C. said D. discovered
23. A. memory B. action C. reflection D. thought
24. A. carelessly B. fearlessly C. hopelessly D. motionlessly
25. A. succeed B. adventure C. survive D. struggle
26. A. more B. less C. higher D. better
27. A. nearby B. confident C. professional D. responsible
28. A. jumped B. rushed C. walked D. pushed
29 A. asked B. refused C. aided D. forced
30. A. clean B. close C. enter D. prepare
31. A. described B. scheduled C. observed D. performed
32. A. removed B. hesitated C. returned D. volunteered
33. A. replied B. nodded C. waved D. whispered
34. A. looked B. relied C. reflected D. insisted
35. A. chances B. costs C. results D. problems
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。
Since the late 1990s, teachers from China’s developed eastern regions ____36____ (travel) to the less-developed western parts to narrow the ____37____ (education) inequality.
Professor Ju Chunhua, ____38____ retired teacher from HIT’s School of Materials Science and Engineering, has spent the past three years teaching in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. When she learned that the institute hired retired teachers ____39____ (support) western universities, she applied immediately. “As a teacher with 30 years of experience, I deeply understand how important teachers are ____40____ students’ growth. I felt I should go to the place ____41____ I was needed,” said the 65-year-old. She taught physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry at the College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Kashi University. To help students build a solid foundation, she devoted more time to ____42____ (explain) basics and adjusted her teaching plan frequently.
However, daily life in Kashgar was tougher than ____43____ (expect). The dry climate caused her and her husband to cough frequently, and fine sand covered their bedding. Moreover, the later daylight hours disrupted (扰乱) ____44____ (she) usual routine.
What moved her most was the students’ purity and enthusiasm, with their eyes full of ____45____ (eager) for knowledge. “Although they need more patience, I’ve never lowered my standards,” Ju said.
写作(满分15分)
46. 目前，许多高中生在网上讨论“外貌焦虑”的热门话题，你和大多数同学的观点是“We need to judge people by what they are like, not what they look like”。请你根据下面提示写一篇留言，内容包括：
(1)你的观点；
(2)你的理由；
(3)提出倡议。
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。
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