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2025-2026学年广东揭阳市揭东区第二中学下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷
第一部分 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）
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
Henry Raeburn (1756-1823)
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s best loved painter Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15:00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn’s English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13:10 JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn’s Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13:10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist’s Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13:10 MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.45 Sunday 12.00-17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January.
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of 2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
3. How can full-time students get group discounts
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
B
Several years ago, Dawn Larkin-Wallace, a mom of three, started running to lose 10 pounds to 20 pounds of baby weight that just wouldn’t go away. She thought once she dropped the weight, she’d be off the treadmill (跑步机). What she could have never imagined is that she’d become a marathon runner who inspired her three children to start running, too.
“We’re just a running family,” said Larkin-Wallace of Baldwin, New York, who is part of a running club. First, Larkin-Wallace signed up her 15-year-old daughter Kayla, a high school student, for a race after realizing that the amount of running she did during her soccer games was the equivalent (等量) of five kilometers.
With the positive pressure and the competitive spirit that exists in the household, Larkin-Wallace said with a laugh, “Of course, her brother and sister decided that that’s something they wanted to do, too.” Kimberly, 11, and Kevin Jr., 9, ran their first 5K’s this year.
Larkin-Wallace said her goal is for healthy living to become a lifestyle among her kids, who also play a range of sports from basketball to soccer. What she’s also very mindful of is encouraging her children, especially her girls, to feel good about their bodies. A recent study found that two in three 13-year-olds worry about gaining weight.
“It’s always on my mind, and I have to help my daughters understand that their body type is disparate from others and that the difference doesn’t make one better or more right than the other,” she said during a conversation with her family in their home. “As long as we’re healthy and taking care of ourselves, we should accept ourselves.”
The best advice for teenagers, Larkin-Wallace said, is to focus less on appearance and more on health, internal (内在的) qualities and things that your body can do, rather than how your body appears.
4. Why did Larkin-Wallace start running several years ago
A. To lose weight after having babies. B. To prepare for a marathon race.
C. To set an example to her friends. D. To join a national running club.
5. What is the underline word “disparate” in paragraph 5 mean
A. humble B. different C. separated D. dynamic
6. What did Larkin-Wallace encourage her kids to do
A. Break their bad habits at home. B. Win honors as much as possible.
C. Accept their bodies as they are. D. Compare their bodies with others.
7. What is Larkin-Wallace’s suggestion for teenagers
A. Put health above looks. B. Keep a balanced lifestyle.
C. Focus on their appearance. D. Create a caring environment.
C
The Stanford marshmallow (棉花糖) test was originally conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room. Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connection between an ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success.
As adults we face a version of the marshmallow test every day. We’re not tempted (诱惑) by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets — all the devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.
We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism to these treats that reflected their value — a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we’ve reshaped the world around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining calories, we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch is at the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist tempting foods that we know we shouldn’t eat.
A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a mechanism that prized new information. But global connectivity has greatly changed our information environment. We are now ceaselessly bombarded (轰炸) with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful about our caloric consumption, we also need to be more thoughtful about our information consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage our time most effectively.
8. What did the children need to do to get a second treat in Mischel’s test
A. Take an examination alone. B. Show respect for the researchers.
C. Share their treats with others. D. Delay eating for fifteen minutes.
9. According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between .
A. the calorie-poor world and our good appetites B. the shortage of sugar and our nutritional needs
C. the rich food supply and our unchanged brains D. the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit
10. What does the author suggest readers do
A. Absorb new information readily. B. Be selective information consumers.
C. Use diverse information sources. D. Protect the information environment.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Eat Less, Read More B. The Bitter Truth about Early Humans
C. The Later, the Better D. The Marshmallow Test for Grownups
D
ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have sparked concerns about replacing various workers. Writers, editors, and customer service representatives are among the people that could be affected. But some people are suggesting that AI might not reduce jobs as many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like the technological developments of the past, such as the steam engine, electricity or the Internet.
Nick Bunker, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, believes AI will impact many jobs to some extent but also create new ones. AI gives machines the ability to perform tasks once thought to require human intelligence. The basic technology has existed in early versions for many years. Some reports say it began with a problem-solving computer program called Logic Theorist. The program was developed in the 1950s at what is now Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More recent examples include voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, or IBM’s chess-playing computer, Deep Blue, which defeated then-world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.
Sam Altman is chief of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. He believes a lot of current jobs are at risk because of AI, and this is going to change the way that a lot of current jobs function. Suumit Shah, whose company, Dukaan, helps customers set up e-commerce sites to sell goods online, said the average amount of time it took to answer a customer’s question shrank from 1 minute 44 seconds to “instant”. The chatbot also cut the time needed to resolve problems from more than two hours to just over three minutes.
Of course, the researchers also found that those who used the chatbot were 14 percent more productive than workers who did not use the chatbot. The workers who used AI took more calls and completed them faster. Alorica is a company in Irvine, Califomnia, which runs customer-service centers around the world. The company has introduced an AI translation tool that lets its representatives communicate with customers who speak any of 200 different languages and 75 dialects.
12. Why are Siri, Alexa and Deep Blue mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To offer a proof. B. To make a prediction.
C. To present a fact. D. To explain a rule.
13. What can we learn about AI according to Sam Altman
A. It helps the progress of technology. B. It causes economic losses.
C. It brings a threat to some kinds of jobs. D. It performs tasks reserved for humans.
14. What does the last paragraph tell us
A. AI has a lasting impact on humans. B. AI helps improve people’s efficiency.
C. AI may reduce jobs as many people fear. D. AI frees humans from tough work.
15. What is the central argument of the passage regarding the impact of AI on employment
A AI will lead to widespread unemployment across all industries.
B. AI will only affect certain sectors like customer service and writing.
C. AI will transform existing jobs and create new opportunities, similar to past technological revolutions.
D. AI is less effective than traditional methods and will not have a significant impact.
第二节（共5小题, 每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Improve Memory and Boost Your Brain Power
Have you ever noticed that some people are able to effortlessly remember things and quickly comprehend new things Well, learning how to improve memory isn’t as difficult as you might think. Check out these effective strategies.
● Get your body moving.
Physical activities don’t just exercise the body, but it also helps to exercise your brain. Research has shown that exercising four hours after learning significantly improved memory retention. _____16_____
● Get a good night’s sleep.
Getting a consistent 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night will help improve your memory. During sleep, the brain firms up memories of recently acquired information. Another helpful strategy is to take a nap during the day, especially after learning something new. ____17____, as well as recharge your brain and keep it sharper for longer.
●____18____.
Pay attention to photographs, charts, and other graphics that might appear in your textbook. If you’re not studying a book, try to pull up a mental image of what it is you are trying to remember. ____19____, or use highlighters to group related ideas in your notes.
● Teach someone else.
____20____. Expanding further upon this idea is the fact that educators have found that by having students teach new concepts to others, it helps to enhance understanding and recall. Teach new concepts and information to a friend or study partner, and you’ll find you remember the information a lot better.
Everyone has the ability to learn how to improve memory and boost brain power. Try out some of the above in order to get a feel for what works for you.
A. Feed your brain
B. Use visualization
C. This can also help you to retain those memories
D. It might also help to draw your own charts or figures
E. Reading aloud has been proven to notably enhance memory
F. Even if it’s just a walk, it’ll help you increase your mental ability
G. If you can’t concentrate, you might feel like you are constantly forgetting things
第二部分 语言运用（共2节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Twenty-five-year-old Jake had always been the kind of individual who avoided any form of physical activity. His busy work schedule and love for junk food had ____21____ him to gain a significant amount of weight, and he frequently felt tired and out of breath even with the slightest movement. One day, after a routine medical check-up, the doctor gave him a serious ____22____: his unhealthy lifestyle was putting his health at great risk.
This wake-up call made Jake realize that he needed to make a ____23____. He decided to start small, starting by going for a short walk every morning before work. Initially, it was extremely ____24____. His legs felt like lead, and he was tempted to ____25____ after just a few minutes. But he reminded himself of the doctor’s warning and ____26____ pushing forward. As weeks passed, Jake began to notice some positive ____27____. He had more energy throughout the day, and his sleep quality improved. Encouraged by these changes, he decided to ____28____ his exercise routine. He joined a local gym and started taking fitness classes, which included a mix of cardio and strength training.
Jake quickly developed a preference for the gym environment. The ____29____ trainers and fellow gym-goers motivated him to keep going. He learned the importance of a balanced diet and started cooking healthy meals at home instead of ____30____ fast food.
Now, six months later, Jake has not only lost a considerable amount of weight but also ____31____ a newfound sense of self-confidence. He often shares his fitness journey on social media, hoping to ____32____ others who are struggling with similar health issues. “It’s never too late to start taking care of your health,” he says. “The key is to find an activity you enjoy and make it a ____33____ part of your life.”
Looking back on his transformation, Jake believes that his success is mainly due to his ____34____. “There were days when I didn’t feel like working out, but I knew that I had to keep going to achieve my goals,” he explains. His story serves as a educational ____35____ that with determination and the right mindset, anyone can overcome their health challenges.
21. A. forced B. allowed C. caused D. advised
22. A. notice B. warning C. report D. suggestion
23. A. decision B. promise C. comment D. change
24. A. interesting B. boring C. challenging D. rewarding
25. A. give up B. set off C. take over D. turn around
26. A. stopped B. kept C. avoided D. began
27. A. habits B. results C. routines D. methods
28. A. simplify B. reduce C. expand D. replace
29 A. supportive B. innovative C. discouraging D. managing
30. A. focusing on B. basing on C. deciding on D. relying on
31. A. lacked B. returned C. lost D. gained
32. A. entertain B. inspire C. educate D. comfort
33. A. temporary B. special C. casual D. regular
34. A. patience B. intelligence C. perseverance D. creativity
35 A. lesson B. curriculum C. adventure D. tool
第二节 语法填空（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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On March 20, 2026, China witnesses a rare mix of astronomical (天文的) time and cultural tradition. The Spring Equinox coincides with the Dragon Head Raising Festival. According to experts, this will not happen again ____36____ the year of 2045.
The Spring Equinox (春分) is one of China’s twenty-four solar ____37____ (term). On the Spring Equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator, so day and night are almost equal in length around the world. It also divides the whole spring into two equal parts. That is ____38____ancient Chinese called it “the middle of spring.” As old records say, yin and yang reach balance, bringing pleasant and mild weather. After the equinox, daytime becomes gradually ____39____ (long) than nighttime. With mild weather, enough rain and bright sunshine, crops grow rapidly. Therefore, the Spring Equinox is ____40____ great importance for agriculture.
____41____ (celebrate) on the second day of the second lunar month, the Dragon Head Raising Festival marks a fresh start and carries the promise of rich harvests. In Chinese folklore (民间传说), the dragon awakens with spring thunder, breathing life back into the land. ____42____ (traditional), many people choose to get a haircut in order to leave behind bad luck and welcome new chances. Special “dragon-themed” foods are also widely enjoyed.
This wonderful connection is truly meaningful. The Spring Equinox represents the start of spring farming, ____43____ the Dragon Head Raising Festival stands for rainfall. It not only shows the wisdom of ancient Chinese, ____44____ expresses a warm wish that hard work will pay off and everything _____45_____ (grow) well. Together, they show the deep link between Chinese culture and nature.
第三部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Alex发来邮件，提到近期体重显著增加且睡眠质量下降。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括:
1. 提出健康改善建议（如饮食、运动、作息等）；
2. 表达鼓励与支持
注意: 1. 词数100左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
When I was in high school, I discovered power not in my voice, but in my hands.
It began in the autumn when my father decided to move to a coastal town beaten by salt winds. My father had taken a job at the lighthouse, guiding ships through the fog. My mother, however, refused. “My job is here,” she argued. “I won’t give up everything for a place at the edge of the sea.” My father’s reply was firm, “And I won’t refuse the work that keeps ships safe.”
Their words crashed like waves against stone. For weeks, they circled the same arguments—her future in the city, his duty to the coast. Finally, there was no agreement. My father packed his bag. I followed him to the shore. My mother stayed behind.
The separation saddened me. At school, I felt like a stranger, watching classmates share stories about soccer victories and bakery secrets I could never share. At night, I heard my father’s footsteps pacing, the silence between us heavier than words. I wanted my mom to be with us, but I knew she had her job.
Then, one November morning, the art teacher brought in boxes of clay. “Today,” she said, “we shape what you want.” The room was filled with the whispers of the students. While others discussed their ideas, I pressed the clay slowly and deliberately, as if it carried a secret. My first creation was not a vase but a lonely bird with half-formed wings. Something about its brokenness felt true. The teacher praised my work, which lit a fire inside my heart.
From that day on, the art room became my shelter. I spent afternoons molding (塑造) clay into figures — birds reaching upward. Each piece was like a page of a diary written without ink. Yet even as my hands spoke, my heart longed for my mother. No sculpture could fill the empty chair at our table. I wanted a whole family.
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。
So one afternoon, I decided to make something new for my mother.
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When it was finished, I packed the sculpture in a box and sent it to her.
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