2025-2026学年陕西省山阳中学高二上学期1月月考英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，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。
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)
1. What does the woman want to do
A. See a friend. B. Take a walk. C. Attend a concert.
2. How does the woman feel about the man’s decision
A. Pleased. B. Surprised. C. Worried.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a company. B. In a hotel. C. In a museum.
4. Why does the man make the call
A. To book a ticket. B. To change a flight. C. To confirm his order.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The lift. B. The work. C. The building.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Manager and customer.
7. What will the woman buy
A. Eggs. B. Bread. C. Butter.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman like doing on weekends
A. Going biking. B. Going shopping. C. Going swimming.
9. What does the woman usually do with her friends
A. They make coffee. B. They play sports. C. They have chats.
10. Who does the woman stay with on Sundays
A. Her friends. B. Her family. C. Her travel partners.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the woman speaking to
A. A reporter. B. A teacher. C. A student.
12. What does the man want to study in the future
A. Math. B. Law. C. Spanish.
13. What can we know about online courses
A. They are available for free.
B. They are for university students.
C. They are about computer programming.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where is the man now
A. In Canada. B. In Britain. C. In China.
15. What did the man like most about Canada
A. The tourist attractions. B. The restaurants. C. The cinemas.
16. What will the man probably do tomorrow
A. Take some photos. B. Meet with Jean. C. Visit his uncle.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17 What is the speaker ’s first suggestion
A. Try food in small shops. B. Learn Chilean history. C. Go hiking with friends.
18. Which is the best season to visit long mountains in Chile
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
19. What means of transport does the speaker recommend
A. Subway. B. Train. C. Bus.
20. What is the speaker probably doing
A. Giving a geography class. B. Giving a guided tour. C. Hosting a program.
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
Four Famous Female Scientists
Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson graduated from college — with honors — at the same age most people graduated from high school. She later applied to a program at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and earned a spot as one of the agency’s human computers. One of Katherine’s most important jobs was calculating the path of the first American manned spaceflight in 1961 and the Apollo moon landing in 1969.
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
When Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin became the first woman to receive a PhD from Harvard’s Radcliffe College, no one knew how much her doctoral paper would change the world of science. Her conclusion that stars are composed mainly of hydrogen (氢) and helium (氢) contradicted the main theory of the time, and some of the day’s leading scientists openly questioned her findings. It would take more than a decade for another scientist to reach the same conclusion.
Lise Meitner
Lise Meitner is one of only two women to have an element named in her honor—the element with the atomic number 109 is called meitnerium. She was the first physics professor in Germany and the first scientist to include the term “nuclear fission (裂变)” in a published paper. During her career, she discovered what causes the Auger Effect, explained how nuclear fission works, and uncovered the element protactinium (镤).
Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper was known for her pioneering work in the development of computer programming languages. She began her career in computing and worked on the Harvard Mark I computer program. Later, she created the first program that translated code into machine language, and also developed the COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) programming language.
1. What was an obvious contribution made by Katherine Johnson
A. She obtained a PhD degree at Harvard.
B. She worked out the routes for major space missions.
C. she clarified the mechanism of nuclear fission.
D. She developed a programming language.
2. Whose finding related to stars met with resistance from scientists at that time
A. Katherine Johnson’s. B. Grace Hopper’s.
C. Lise Meitner’s. D. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin’s.
3. What do Lise Meitner and Grace Hopper have in common
A. They were pioneering in their respective fields.
B. They graduated from Harvard.
C. They found novel elements.
D. They were engaged in computer-related work.
B
When I was growing up, my mom often said that no matter what grades I got in school, as long as I did my best, she’d be proud of me. Then she added, “But if you didn’t get an A, I’ll know you didn’t do your best.” She said it with a smile, but I took it seriously: I shouldn’t settle for anything less than perfect. My greatest weakness is that I’m too much of a perfectionist.
Perfectionism is the desire to be 100% perfect. The goal is zero faults and no failures. In an increasingly competitive world, kids face growing pressure from parents to be perfect and severe criticism when they fall short. Every fault is a blow to their self-esteem. I’ve lived it myself.
When I won the fifth-grade quiz bowl on world explorers, I beat myself up afterward for missing one question. How could I forget that the sea route to India was discovered by da Gama, but not Magellan When I made the finals of a Mortal Kombat tournament and won a lifetime pass to a local movie theater, I didn’t celebrate. Third place is the second loser. When I won the first prize in a math test, I was disappointed. Only a 98 Not good enough. There was always a voice in the back of my mind whispering that it wasn’t enough and that I could have done better.
It was during my college years that I started to question the value of this perfectionism. I met people who didn’t seem to be weighed down by the same expectations, who accepted their mistakes and saw them as opportunities for growth rather than failures. They taught me that it was okay to be imperfect, that it was human to make mistakes, and that sometimes, the most important lessons come from our failures.
4. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The author’s gratitude to her mother’s encouragement.
B How the author got good grades in school.
C. The disadvantage of being a perfectionist.
D. Why the author became a perfectionist.
5. What detail in Paragraphs 2 and 3 shows the author’s perfectionism
A. She felt disappointed with a 98 in her math test.
B. She won the first prize in a fifth-grade quiz bowl.
C. She got a lifetime pass to a local movie theater.
D. She learned about explorers in her school lessons.
6. What does the underlined phrase “weighed down” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Relieved B. Inspired C. Troubled D. protected
7. Which column of a magazine may the text be taken from
A. Stories of Growth B. Parenting Styles
C. People of Achievement D. Mental Health Tips
C
For most of the traditional restaurants, it is challenging to deal with the increasing number of customers. But for Li Xianghui’s restaurants, things are different. Owning four restaurants, Li bought a number of cooking machines, which can operate tirelessly day and night. Packed in boxes, all dishes are semi-finished (半加工的) and can be served within minutes after they are put into the machines.
Automation (自动化) is the future of the food service industry. It can reduce labor cost pressure in traditional restaurants and improve efficiency. Besides, automated equipment follows certain set processes, which can make sure of the same taste for each order.
The cooking machine can make about 2,000 recipes, according to Li. Once seated, customers scan a QR code (二维码) and use an app to make their meal selection and pay. With the only waiter putting the semi-finished food kit into the machine, the meal will be served in minutes. What’s worth mentioning is that the robot “cook” has attracted an increasing number of customers since the restaurant’s opening, as many customers say the taste is good and the price is not expensive.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have trained their robot “cook” to make a judgement about the saltiness of a dish at different stages of the chewing process, like a similar process in humans, according to their research published in the journal Frontiers in Robotics and AI.
Their results could be useful in the development of automated or semi-automated food preparation by helping robots to learn what tastes good and what doesn’t, making them better “cooks”. “If robots are to be used for certain aspects of food preparation, it’s important that they are able to ‘taste’ what they’re cooking,” said Grzegorz Sochacki, the paper’s first author.
8. What is the main problem traditional restaurants face
A. They have too few cooking machines.
B. They struggle to handle more customers.
C They can’t serve semi-finished food.
D. They have no QR code for ordering.
9. Why can cooking machines ensure the same taste for each order
A. They follow a standardized process.
B. They can make 2,000 different recipes.
C. They are operated by professional waiters.
D. They use high-quality semi-finished food.
10. What do many customers think of Li’s restaurant
A. The food is tasty and cheap. B. The service is very slow.
C. The QR code is hard to scan. D. The robot cook is not smart.
11. What did Cambridge University researchers train the robot cook to do
A. Make semi-finished food kits quickly.
B. Judge the saltiness of a dish when chewing.
C. Choose the best recipes for customers.
D. Clean the cooking machines automatically.
D
When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor.
A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed.
But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun.
Why might animals exhibit humor In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging.
While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.”
12. What did Laumer’s study find about young apes
A. They enjoy intentional teasing towards adults.
B. They often fight in groups to seek protection.
C. They use random play to attract adults’ attention.
D. They learn teasing skills from human children.
13. What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about animal “humor”
A. It only exists in primates like apes and dolphins.
B. Playful sounds help some animals relieve emotional stress.
C. Elephants use confusing whistles to joke with other animals.
D. Animal humor has NO connection with their social lives.
14. What is Laumer’s attitude towards the theory of animal humor evolution
A. Fully supportive B. Doubtfully negative
C. Cautiously optimistic D. completely unconcerned
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Humans and animals share the same sense of humor.
B. Research shows animals may possess humorous behaviors.
C. Apes are the only animals that can show intentional teasing.
D. The evolution of animal humor has been fully confirmed by studies.
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you feeling depressed about your inability to stick to a routine You’re not alone. ____16____ This lack of consistency can lead to feelings of depression and self-doubt. Here are some strategies to help you create and stick to daily routines to manage depression.
Set a tiny habit
When you’re feeling depressed, even the simplest tasks can seem challenging. ____17____ For example, commit to making your bed every morning or going for a 5-minute walk. These small wins can provide a sense of achievement and gradually increase motivation.
____18____
Select habits that strengthen positive emotions and actions. For instance if exercise is a part of your routine, pair it with listening to uplifting music. By connecting your habits with positive experiences, you are more likely to feel motivated and find it easier to stick to your routine.
Do one thing.
On particularly difficult days, it might be challenging to complete your entire routine. Instead, focus on doing one activity from your routine each day.____19____
Create a habit plan.
Developing a detailed plan for your routine can help provide a sense of direction. Start by breaking your routine down into smaller and manageable tasks.____20____ Having a clear plan and structure in place can help make it easier to follow through, even during periods of depression.
A. Have fun with it.
B. Countless individuals struggle to maintain consistent habits and routines.
C. This can help you prevent feelings of failure or guilt.
D. Start by setting an easy habit that doesn’t require much effort.
E. Next, find specific times for each activity.
F. Productivity apps such as Focus Bear’s habit routine can help with that.
G. Choose habits that support each other.
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。
The first plane I made was a failure. At six, I sat on the floor watching Dad pack his flight bag. “Try again. Don’t ____21____, Captain,” he said, leaving fresh paper beside my poorly-folded ____22____. For twelve years, Dad was away on flight missions. His home visits were ____23____ seasons — unpredictable but bringing special gifts: not toys, but flight logs (日志) of storms and sunshine; not postcards, but maps ____24____ his plane’s routes. These gifts filled me with wonder and a deep ____25____ to fly like him.
At twelve, I built my first flight model. It took three months and seventeen failed ____26____. The night I finished, Mom filmed me ____27____ it to Dad via video call. Dad pointed out design issues and ____28____ me to improve further. “Flight needs great ____29____ it’s a matter of life and death,” he said. High school was my runway to the dream. While classmates partied, I studied in the library _____30_____; while they slept, I exercised early. Each test passed and each model built _____31_____ me closer to my dream.
The Pilot Academy’s acceptance letter arrived on Dad’s retirement day. But real challenges only _____32_____. The training was so _____33_____ that I wanted to quit. Dad said, “I survived tougher trainings and never _____34_____ giving up.”
Years later, I sat in the cockpit (驾驶舱) as a first officer. Dad was a passenger. Mid-journey, he stood behind me, hand on my shoulder as I _____35_____ the plane through clouds. “Good job, son,” he said. I realized the little paper plane had truly climbed to the high sky.
21. A. hesitate B. quit C. forget D. regret
22. A. plane B. plan C. idea D. tool
23 A. like B. with C. for D. against
24. A. changing B. hiding C. showing D. blocking
25. A. fear B. doubt C. curiosity D. longing
26. A. tests B. attempts C. choices D. decisions
27. A. presenting B. selling C. returning D. describing
28. A. allowed B. forced C. encouraged D. begged
29. A. speed B. accuracy C. courage D. patience
30. A. occasionally B. casually C. secretly D. constantly
31. A. borrowed B. led C. brought D. took
32. A. ended B. paused C. started D. faded
33. A. demanding B. interesting C. exciting D. relaxing
34. A. enjoyed B. considered C. avoided D. admitted
35. A. followed B. controlled C. watched D. searched
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。
In recent years, food has ____36____ (obvious) become a new hot spot (热点) for Chinese cities to attract tourists. Following Zibo and Harbin, Tianshui, ____37____ ancient city in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, became the ____38____ (hot) tourists destination of 2024 because of malatang, a local street dish.
Malatang, literally (字面上地) meaning “numbing (麻的), spicy, and hot” in Chinese, is a common street food that can ____39____ (find) all over China, but its tastes differ depending ____40____ the region (地区). In Tianshui, malatang is a mix of fresh ____41____ (vegetable) and meat boiled in a hot, spicy chicken soup.
Tianshui went viral (走红) when a student ____42____ (post) a seven-second video in February on her social media. In the video, she suggested ____43____ (make) Gansu malatang a national dish. The video, ____44____ quickly received millions of likes online, attracted food lovers to the city _____45_____ (experience) this local dish firsthand. Malatang also helps attract more visits to key attractions in Tianshui, such as Maijishan Grottoes and Fuxi Temple.
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，2026年世界中学生排球锦标赛（World Middle School Volleyball Championship）将在商洛市举办。目前，大赛组委会正在招募志愿者，请你写一封信，申请这个职位。内容包括：
(1) 写信目的；(2) 个人优势；(3) 期待录用。
注意：(1) 写作词数应为80词左右；(2) 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
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。
I am a high school student, and I’ve always been shy and quiet. Speaking up, especially in front of my classmates, has always been difficult for me. In class, I tend to avoid the teacher’s look and rarely volunteer answers. I find myself more comfortable observing from the sidelines, quietly taking notes and participating only when absolutely necessary.
So, when our teacher assigned a group project to create a mind map (思维导图) for a travel journal, I felt completely lost. It seemed like a huge task, and I had no idea where to begin. The thought of working with a group and contributing my ideas was difficult.
We were supposed to work in groups of four, and I wasn’t sure if I could contribute enough to make it a success. I was stressed by the idea of cooperating with others, especially since I wasn’t sure whether I had the creative skills they would expect for something like a mind map.
My friend Alice noticed my hesitation and immediately invited me to join her group. She said, “You should join Chris, Ryan, and me. You’re so creative, and I know that you’ll bring something great to the table.” She even mentioned how I had helped her before by creating small stories to memorize words, and how my creativity always surprised her.
I was touched by her faith in me, but despite her encouragement, I was still unsure. I didn’t feel confident about my ability to contribute to the group, especially when it came to something as creative as a mind map. I feared that my ideas might not be good enough or that I would let the team down. The thought of standing out in front of everyone with my contributions felt challenging. But Alice insisted, gently encouraging me to give it a try, promising me that we could work together and that my creativity would be valuable.
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。
After a bit of hesitation, I finally agreed to join.
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The next class, Alice and I presented our group’s mind map to the class.
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