长葛市第三实验高级中学 2025—2026 学年度下学期第一次月考
高二年级英语
第一部分：听力（每题 1.5 分，20 小题，满分 30 分）
第一节
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选
出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段录音播放两遍。
1. What club did the man choose
A. The drama club. B. The painting club. C. The basketball club.
2. What will the speakers do this afternoon
A. Send a letter. B. Pick up Linda. C. Work overtime.
3. Which city will be the coldest this weekend
A. Dallas. B. Chicago. C. Minneapolis.
4. Where will the man work
A. In a pizza shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a coffee house.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A colleague. B. An operation. C. A team.
第二节
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，
每小题都有 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.
7. Why should the man stick to a diet
A. To cut the budget. B. To lose weight. C. To sleep better. 听第 7 段录音，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What does Bob bring for the family gathering
A. Drinks. B. Flowers. C. Cookies.
9. What will Bob do first
A. Greet Marc. B. Make a phone call. C. Check the backyard. 听第 8 段录音，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. Who is probably the woman
A. A teacher. B. An architect. C. A construction worker.
11. What should the man do on his way home tomorrow
A. Borrow a textbook. B. Pick up the children. C. Go grocery shopping.
12. What subject should the man help Martin with
A. Math. B. History. C. Chemistry.
13. When should the man and Dave get to the gym
A. At 5:15 p.m. B. At 5:45 p.m. C. At 6:15 p.m.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What does the man say about Leo
A. He overuses the laptop. B. He feels stressed at school.
C. He dislikes doing homework.
15. What is the man’s attitude toward “digital detox” days
A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Disapproving.
16. What does the man do after work
A. Do the cooking. B. Look after his mother. C. Help Leo with his homework. 听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Giving a traffic report.
B. Making an announcement.
C. Chairing a community meeting.
18. What will the team do with the benches near the playground
A. Repaint them. B. Change them. C. Move them.
19. Where can the car owners leave their cars on Saturday
A. By the lake. B. In the central garden. C. Near the community pool.
20. Which entrance is inaccessible in the late afternoon
A. The south entrance. B. The west entrance. C. The east entrance. 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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A Investment Competition
About the Competition
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is a free, online investment
simulation (模拟) for high school students(9th to 12th grade)and teachers. Students work in
teams of four to seven, guided by a teacher as their advisor (顾问). Together, they learn
about teamwork, communication, risk, companies and industry analysis and many other
important aspects of investing.
Teams examine a brief case study featuring a potential client and are tasked with working
closely to meet that client’s long term investment goals. Equipped with an approved stock
list and the Wharton Investment Simulator (WInS), which allows them to simulate (模拟)
stock trading, students develop an investment strategy, analyze sectors and companies, and
build a portfolio (投资组合) using $ 100 ,000 in virtual cash provided by WInS over the
course of 10 weeks. Winners are selected on the strength of their team strategies, not on the
growth of their portfolios.
Results
Final reports are reviewed by a team of judges, who select 50 semi-finalist teams. Those
teams are invited to present their strategies to a panel of expert judges at the virtual
semifinals. The top 10 teams from the semifinals move on to the final of the competition, the
Global Finale, at Wharton in Philadelphia.
Please Remember
Once advisors register for the competition, they will receive a confirmation email with
instructions to set up their student team accounts on WInS, our trading platform. Student
team accounts must be set up no later than September 20, 2023. In order to complete the
registration form, advisors will need to:
Choose the username and password for their advisor accounts.
Provide their school-issued email address, as well as a back-up email address where all
competition communications will be sent.
21. What’s the function of WInS
A. Offering virtual cash. B. Studying some brief cases.
C. Making people win business. D. Understanding clients’ requirements.
22. What can we know about the Global Finale
A. All final reports must be delivered to it. B. It’s the highest level of the competition.
C. It’s a final graded by clients’ opinions. D. About fifty teams can participate in it.
23. What should advisors do after registering for the competition
A. Send a confirmation email to judges.
B. Guide students to create their own accounts.
C. Ensure team members are from the same school.
D. Build the student team accounts on the specific platform.
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden precious stones in
secondhand shops. After all, one person’s garbage may be another person’s treasure. I can
spend hours sorting through boxes of old photography.
Two years ago I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I looked to see if there
were any names on the backs. I thought that if these were mine or my family’s, I’d want
someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
Since then I’ve visited secondhand shops weekly, and have collected more than 50,000
of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York.
I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other
family members. The first item I posted was a video tape of a family holiday and I digitized
(数字化) it. It was a video of two parents and a son of university age on a trip in the 1990s
— the son was wearing a T-shirt with the words “Wesleyan swimming” on it.
My fans on social media contacted the sports departments in universities across the US
and asked swimming coaches from the 1990s if they recognized the student. At last, the
family was found. They couldn’t believe it and was overjoyed to be reunited with the tape.
Then, the family revisited some of the memories together.
People are often quite affecting when seeing the items again — most of these items are
lost after a house move or a family death, because they thought they would never see these
items again. I have some rules, including not sharing sensitive photographs and removing
posts if the family does not want their memories online. I want to encourage people to
protect their own family history so that they don’t get lost.
24. Why did the author return old photos two years ago
A. To do what he thought was worth doing.
B. To exchange them for more valuable items.
C. To discover more stories behind them.
D. To avoid more rubbish around in community.
25. How did the family reunite with the video tape
A. By recalling the past. B. By seeing the digitized tape on a poster.
C. With the help of the author and his fans. D. Through a T-shirt with the family names.
26. What’s the probable reaction of people seeing the lost items again
A. They feel at a loss. B. They’re filled with strong emotions.
C. They tend to remove them. D. They clean them again.
27. What is a rule observed by the author
A. Throwing the items into the rubbish.
B. Giving up social media as much as possible.
C. Returning lost items to social organizations.
D. Deleting the online posts if not permitted.
C
Over the past 50 years it turns out that high-speed trains are not just reducing journey
times, but most importantly, it’s driving economic growth, creating job opportunities and
bringing communities closer together.
Although Japan started the trend with its Shinkansen “Bullet Trains” in 1964, it was the
coming of France’s TGV in the early 1980s that really promoted a global high-speed train
revolution that continued to speed up. China has built around 42, 000 kilometers of
high-speed railways since 2008 and plans to top 70,000 kilometers by 2035.
But the United States detoured the revolution. For the rich and economically successful
nation on the planet, with an increasingly urbanized population of more than 300 million, it
is increasingly difficult to give a good reason. Cars and airplanes have dominated
long-distance travel in the United States since the 1950s.Now Americans still almost entirely
depend on crowded highways or airline networks that are easy to collapse.
“Many Americans have no concept of high-speed rail and fail to see its value,” says
William C. Vantuono, editor-in-chief of Railway Age, North America’s oldest railroad
industry publication.
“It’s logical that the United States hasn’t yet developed a nationwide high-speed
network, "says Scott Sherin, chief commercial officer of train builder Alstom’s US division.
“For decades, traveling by car wasn’t a hardship, but as highway congestion (堵塞) gets
worse, we’ve reached a stage where we should start looking more seriously for the
alternatives.”
“The magic numbers are centers of population with around three million people that are
200 to 500 miles apart, giving a trip time of less than three hours — preferably two hours,
where those conditions apply in Europe and Asia, high-speed rail reduces air’s share of the
market from 100%to near zero. The model would work just as well in the USA as it does
globally.” adds Scott Sherin.
28. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The value of high-speed trains. B. The growth of high-speed trains.
C. The hardship of high-speed trains. D. The revolution of high-speed trains.
29. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To introduce a new topic. B. To give a possible explanation.
C. To define a meaning. D. To draw a comparison.
30. What does the underlined word “detoured” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Didn’t get involved in. B. Didn’t change.
C. Didn’t give up. D. Didn’t protest.
31. What does Scott Sherin think of the United States developing high-speed trains
A. It is developing high-speed rail. B. It should be cautious.
C. It is losing its market share. D. It should be flexible.
D
Sleep is widely recognized as one of life’s necessary processes. But do you know that
sleepless nights can also lead to selfish behavior Insufficient sleep affects how likely a
person is to help someone, according to new research published in the journal PLOS
Biology.
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, conducted three studies looking
at this “selfish” effect, analyzing changes in neural（神经系统的）activity and behavior that
benefit others, and found it was common even after a small loss of sleep.
Research scientists Eti Ben Simon and Matthew Walker told that this finding was most
surprising. “Even if we only sleep one hour less, it is enough to influence the choice to help
another and hit our natural human kindness and our motivation to help other people in need,”
said Ben Simon.
In the first study, by looking at a database of 3 million charitable donations between
2001 and 2016, Eti Ben Simon, Matthew Walker and their colleagues saw a 10% drop in
donations following Daylight Saving Time(夏令时). This drop was not seen in states that
don’t follow the one-hour forward, In the second study, the researchers looked at the brain
activity of 24 people after eight hours of sleep and after a night of no sleep. The areas of the
brain associated with theory of mind were less active after sleep loss, this study found. In the
third study, which measured the sleep of more than 100 people across three to four nights,
researchers unexpectedly found that sleep quantity and quality both typically influenced
emotional and social behavior. “These findings could suggest that once sleep time rises
above some basic amount, sleep quality is the most critical factor that influences desire to
help other people,” Dr. Ivana Rosenzweig, a sleep physician said.
Ben Simon and Walker hope their research will allow people to regain a full night of
sleep if necessary. “Sleep loss fundamentally changes the way we are social and emotional
creatures,” Walker said.
32. What will happen if people lack sleep according to new research
A. It makes them kind and motivated.
B. It will cause damage to their health.
C. It will increase the possibility of helping others.
D. It may discourage them from doing good deeds.
33. What can we know about the first study from the text
A. It was based on a database from advertisers.
B. It discovered the brain less active after sleep loss.
C. It saw a 10%drop in donations in all states.
D. It focused on the donation behavior of people.
34. How is the text organized
A. Hypothetical—Real. B. Cause—Effect
C. Phenomenon—Analysis. D. General—Particular.
35. What can be the best title of the text
A. Three Important Studies
B. The Less Sleep, the More Selfish
C. A Delightful Finding about Sleep Loss
D. Sleep Quality or Sleep Quantity Matters More
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。
Gear guide—buying a backpack
A quick glance through my outdoor trade directory reveals 49 companies that sell or
make backpacks. If they all produce ten backpacks then we have a frightening number for
the humble beginner to choose from. 36______
The first and most vital consideration is your expected load. If you have short summer
evening walks then a small backpack would be fine, but if your walks are day-long and
year-round then your pack will need to be bigger. Mine typically contains packed lunch,
waterproofs, clothing I’ve taken off during the day, a first aid kit and an emergency shelter.
Sometimes in winter I add a sleeping bag and a torch.37______ My current backpack is a
Crag-hopper AD30(30 litres)which is just big enough. Admittedly I do often lead walking
parties in remote places so perhaps my added responsibilities cause me to carry more.
Compare my list with yours to see if you need as much carrying space.
38______ Choose a light pack, but make sure it can take the weight of what you are
carrying and it can support the load comfortably on your back. Today you can get quite
technically advanced backpacks: advanced fabrics, a variety of side pockets, internal frames,
adjustable belts, and clever systems to keep your back cool.
You also need to look inside. It may seem obvious, but you should choose a backpack
that allows you easy access. 39______ It’s also important to choose a backpack that fits the
length of your back. Being six feet I need a long, thin one rather than a short, wider one. If I
use the latter, I’ll have a hip belt round my stomach!
40______ Obviously you can’t see it when it’s on your back, but why buy something
that won’t look good on you After all, there’s no shortage of colors or designs to choose
from.
A. I need a backpack with a reasonable size.
B. Undoubtedly we won’t ignore the look of the pack.
C. A wide variety of functions are offered to customers.
D. It is recommended that you consider weight and features.
E. Some have narrow necks that make removing large items difficult.
F. So consider your own needs before you set foot in an outdoor shop.
G. A cool pack can provide an enjoyable and comfortable hiking trip for you.
三、完形填空（共两节，总共45 分）
第一节：（15 空，每空2 分，共30 分）
When I was a junior high school student, I was very shy and afraid to speak in public. I
would always hide behind my classmates and never tried to answer the teachers’ questions in
class. I thought no one would notice me, and I was 41 with being an ordinary person.
One day, our school held a speech contest. The topic was “My Dream”. Our English
teacher, Ms. Wang, asked me to 42 the contest. I was so 43 that I wanted to refuse
at once. I told her that I was not good at speaking and I was sure I would fail. But Ms. Wang
looked at me gently and said, “You have great thoughts, and you can do it if you try. I
believe in you.” Her words gave me a little 44 .
After thinking for a long time, I decided to have a try. I 45 my speech carefully
every day after school. I wrote down my true feelings about my dream of becoming a writer.
At first, I could only read my speech in a low 46 to myself. But Ms. Wang always
encouraged me to practice 47 and look at the mirror to improve my expression.
As the contest day came, I felt more nervous than ever. My hands were cold, and my
heart was 48 fast. When it was my turn to go on stage, I almost wanted to run away.
But then I 49 Ms. Wang’s words. I took a deep 50 and walked slowly to the front.
I started my speech. At first, my voice was shaking, but I kept going. I 51 about
my love for writing and my hope to share stories with others. To my surprise, I found myself
not so nervous 52. When I finished my speech, the whole class 53 loudly. I won
the second prize in the contest.
That day changed my life a lot. I learned that nothing is 54 if you put your heart
into it. Now, I am no longer a shy girl. I am willing to express my ideas in public and face
55 bravely. Thanks to Ms. Wang, I found my confidence.
41. A. Angry B. satisfied C. busy D. familiar
42. A. take part in B. look forward to C. catch up with D. keep away from
43 A. excited B. surprised C. frightened D. interested
44. A. courage B. sadness C. advice D. pressure
45 A. copied B. practiced C. forgot D. finished
46 A. price B. sound C. voice D. noise
47 A. alone B. quietly C. slowly D. aloud
48 A. beating B. jumping C. running D. walking
49 A. heard B. remembered C. forgot D. repeated
50 A. breath B. rest C. look D. step
51 A. talked B. worried C. complained D. heard
52 A. anymore B. again C. either D. instead
53 A. shouted B. cheered C. laughed D. discussed
54 A. wrong B. boring C. difficult D. easy
55 A. chances B. challenges C. friends D. hobbies
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。
A strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication. Not only does it help
students express their ____56____ (thought) and ideas more clearly, but it also makes
them a more persuasive speaker or writer in the future, thus ____57____ (increase) their
confidence in social and ____58____ (profession) situations.
Research shows that general vocabulary knowledge is a good predictor of an academic
____59____ (achieve). Between kindergarten and Grade 12, students with ____60____
average of over30-minute reading per day may encounter about 13. 7 million words in total.
____61____ (brief), the more students read, the more words they know, and the more
success they see at school.
Building a strong vocabulary ____62____ (require) consistent effort and practice.
Reading is the best way ____63____ (build) vocabulary. Read books, magazines, and
newspapers ____64____ cover a wide range of topics, and pay attention to unfamiliar
words. Look up their meanings and try using them in context as often as possible, because
the key _____65_____ building a strong vocabulary is to use it regularly. Actually, the more
students use them, the more they will become a part of their everyday vocabulary.
第四部分 写作（满分 25 分）
假如你是李华，你的好友 Simon 写信告诉你他沉迷于打篮球，每天花很多时间打
球，结果家庭作业不 能准时上交。父母和老师很不满，要他放弃这个爱好，他很生气。
根据以下提示，请你就 Simon 的问题给 他提一些有用的建议。
1.认真计划好自己的时间；
2.保持学习和爱好的平衡，不要放弃自己的爱好，但不能忽视学习。
注意：1.词数 80 词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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参考答案
听力
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. C 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. A 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. C
A 21. A 22. B 23. D
B 24.A 25. C 26. B 27. D
C 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. D
32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
D 36——40．答案：FADEB
41-55 BACAB CDABA AABCB
第二节(共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
56. thoughts
57. increasing
58. professional
59. achievement
60. an
61. Briefly
62. requires
63. to build
64. that /which
65. to
小作文：
Dear Simon,
I am glad to receive your letter asking for my advice.
You say you don’t have enough time to finish your homework. I think you had better planyour day carefully. At first, it will be a good choice to make a list of all the homework you have todo, which will give you an idea of how much free time you can use to play basketball. Second,don’t give up your hobby and don’t forget about your study, either. For students, nothing is moreimportant than learning in senior high school. Therefore, you should keep a balance between studyand hobby.
Hope you will find these suggestions useful.
Yours,
Li Hua
