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2025-2026学年度高二下学期月考三英语试题
一、阅读理解
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Are you looking to have a classic science fiction book collection Here are four of the top sci-fi authors to ever write in the genre (体裁).
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley’s influence is huge and lasts until this day. His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements. Brave New World ($11.31) is still widely considered one of the most important novels of all time. Huxley is considered a philosopher outside of his work as an author.
Robert A. Heinlein
Having helped to establish some of the biggest and best subgenres within sci-fi, Robert A. Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction. For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land ($11.94) and Starship Troopers ($15.39) are excellent starting points.
Larry Niven
Larry Niven is one of the most imaginative authors to ever publish in the science fiction genre. Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them. Niven is so widely known that there is such a thing as Niven’s Laws, a series of rules explaining the universe through Niven’s viewpoint.
Douglas Adams
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day. Although Adams wasn’t a sci-fi novelist in the traditional sense, having originally released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play, the impact of his work earned him a spot on this list.
1. What is special about Aldous Huxley’s writing
A．It connects with philosophy.
B．It is widely adapted for movies.
C．It is difficult for sci-fi beginners.
D．It predicts scientific development.
2. Which sci-fi novel explores social topics
A．Brave New World.
B．The Ringworld series.
C．Stranger in a Strange Land.
D．The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
3. What do the Ringworld series and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have in common
A．They both focus on the universe.
B．They are both entertaining to read.
C．They are both basically radio plays.
D．They both describe science’s influence.
B
To kidult — I know it sounds odd, but bear with me — is to recreate childhood memories by taking part in activities generally considered to be suitable for children.
In my case, I clocked in more hours of “Animal Crossing” (a role-playing game) than I care to admit. I became involved in watercolors and started playing “The Sims”. Apart from me, there are also plenty of millennials (千禧一代) and members of older generations who have spent quite a bit on their kidulting activity of choice.
As Bloomberg recently reported, kidult shoppers have helped US toy sales increase by 37% over two years to $ 28.6 billion, according to the NPD Group, an American data tracker. Toy industry first owed the increase to exhausted parents buying their kids toys to keep them distracted, but a survey conducted by the Toy Association in 2021 found that 58% of grown-up respondents bought toys and games for themselves.
Jaabo, who runs the YouTube channel “Train Tsar Fun”, always loved Legos. Now at 54, he finally has the means to make his wildest little-brick dreams come true. “I have over 6,000 sets now. The most I’ve spent on a single set is $ 850 — the LEGO Grand Carousel,” said Jaabo. “I get to do the things I could only imagine doing as a kid,” he said. “The building process is relaxing and satisfying, but the memories are better.”
For many grown-ups, kidulting has been the source of a whole new community for them where they have so many nostalgic (怀旧的) childhood experiences.
“Overall, I think nostalgia is just comforting,” said Nicole Booz, the author of The Kidult Handbook. “At first, play might serve as an escape from the burdens of responsibilities, disappointments, or worries but play can also arouse feelings of awe as ordinary things are seen through curious eyes from a new viewpoint,” she wrote in an email. “Play can facilitate creative benefits of imagination, fantasy, and the temporary suspension of the limits of reality.”
4. What did the US toy industry realize
A．Adult toy buyers are a big driver for sales growth.
B．Toy companies should take parents’ needs seriously.
C．Toy companies contribute much to the US economy.
D．Adult toy buyers should reflect on their childlike activities.
5. Why did Jaabo buy so many sets of LEGO
A．To run his business.
B．To stimulate his imagination.
C．To reexperience his childhood.
D．To satisfy his desire for shopping.
6. Which of the following does Nicole Booz probably agree with
A．Play makes people get irresponsible.
B．Playful nostalgia can relieve mental pressure.
C．Play makes people treasure their childhood.
D．Playful nostalgia should observe reasonable limits.
7. Which of the following may serve as the best title
A．Legos, a New Trend for Grown-Ups
B．Kidulting, Maybe You Should Try, Too
C．Toys, a Treasured Collection by Adults
D．Nostalgia, a Healthy Sense of Connection
C
Fear may be as old as life on Earth. It is a fundamental, deeply anxious reaction, developed over the history of biology, to protect organisms against threats to their wholeness or existence.
Some of the main chemicals that contribute to the “fight or flight” response are also involved in other positive emotional states, so what makes the difference between getting excited and completely scared When you enter a “ghost house (鬼屋)” at the amusement park, anticipating a “ghost” jumping out at you and knowing it isn’t really a threat, you are able to quickly relabel the experience. In contrast, if you were walking down a dark path at night and a stranger began running after you, your brain would know the situation was dangerous and that it was time to run!
But how does your brain do this Fear response starts in a region of the brain called the amygdala, which is responsible for detecting how much something stands out to us. The amygdala, together with the hippocampus (海马体), is involved in a higher-level process of context, which helps a person know whether a perceived threat is real. For instance, seeing a lion in the wild can cause a strong fear reaction, but seeing the same lion at a zoo causes more curiosity.
Furthermore, when we experience frightening things with the people in our lives, we often find our emotions contagious in a positive way. So, when you look over your friend at the “ghost house” and she’s quickly gone from screaming to laughing, you’re able to socially pick up on her emotional state, thus positively influencing your own.
While each of these factors has the possibility of influencing the way we experience fear, a common theme that connects all of them is our sense of control. When we are able to recognize what is and isn’t a real threat, and relabel an experience, we are ultimately in a place where we feel in control, which is vital to how we experience and respond to fear. When we overcome the initial “fight or flight” rush, we are often left feeling satisfied, relieved of our safety, and more confident in our ability to face the things that initially scared us.
8. What may make it different for people to feel excited or scared
A．The specific chemicals in their body.
B．Their level of bravery in emergencies.
C．The proper hiding of negative feelings.
D．Their understanding of the surroundings.
9. What does the author desire to explain by referring to the lion in Paragraph 3
A．The brain’s judgement on a threat.
B．People’s primitive fear of wild animals.
C．People’s usual way of dealing with fear.
D．The complexity of people’s different feelings.
10. What does the underlined word “contagious” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Complex.
B．Infectious.
C．Independent.
D．Visible.
11. What does the author think of our sense of control when we overcame fear
A．Complicated.
B．Impractical.
C．Beneficial.
D．Uncommon.
D
From the swinging rhythms of the 1950s to the autotuned hooks of today, pop music has undergone a remarkable transformation. But what exactly has changed, and how can we measure it
Researchers identify two major “melodic (旋律的) revolutions” in pop music history: one in 1975 and another in 2000. These turning points mark significant shifts in the structure and complexity of hit melodies. Interestingly, these musical milestones aren’t perfectly in line with the revolutions in harmony and tone color, suggesting that different aspects of music may evolve at different rates.
During these revolutions, melodies have generally become simpler, both in terms of pitch (音高) and rhythm. Modern pop hits tend to use a smaller range of notes and simpler rhythmic patterns compared to those from the 1950s and 60s. At the same time, there was a dramatic increase in “note density” — the number of notes squeezed into each second of music. This means that while today’s pop melodies might be simpler in structure, they’re often delivered more rapidly, creating a sense of energy and urgency that wasn’t as common in earlier decades.
There are several interesting possibilities for what is happening. One theory suggests that as other aspects of music production — like complex electronic beats and richly layered instrumentation — have become more sophisticated, melodies have had to simplify to maintain a balance. Another explanation points to the changing landscape of music consumption. In an era of streaming and social media, where listeners can skip to the next song in seconds, there may be more pressure to create tunes that grab attention instantly. This could favor simpler, more repetitive melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to.
Relationships between different musical features have also become stronger in recent years. For example, in post-2000 pop hits, melodies with more notes per second tend to be less complex in terms of pitch variety. This suggests that modern pop songwriting may be following stricter patterns than in the past.
12. What change has taken place in pop music over the years
A．Denser notes.
B．Bigger range of pitch.
C．More complex rhythms.
D．More diverse tone colors.
13. Which of the following may contribute to the revolution of pop music
A．The difficulty in creating catchier tunes.
B．The conventional patterns to enjoy music.
C．The convenience of switching between songs.
D．The need to balance increasingly intense beats.
14. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Pop songwriting might be more flexible in the past.
B．Modern pop music prioritizes simplicity in melody.
C．Post-2000 pop hits feature complexity in pitch variety.
D．Relationships between musical elements are invariable.
15. What’s the purpose of the text
A．To prove a viewpoint.
B．To remove some doubts.
C．To illustrate a principle.
D．To analyze a phenomenon.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Many of you may think living with strangers, or even friends, can be challenging, especially if it’s your first time living away from home. ___16___ If you and your roommates make the effort, a happy home is in your future. Check out our tips to make your roommate relationship as enjoyable as possible.
Find a compatible (和睦相处的) roommate. ___17___ For example, if you’re someone who is introverted (内向的) and enjoys quiet after a long day, living with an extroverted person who likes to have a lot of friends over may not be a perfect match for either of you.
Communicate with your roommate. If something is bothering you, go directly to your roommate with the issue instead of letting the problem boil over. A lot of times the person might not even realize what they’re doing is upsetting you. Don’t assume that your roommate will just figure all this out; communicate these needs, preferences, and expectations as soon as possible! ___18___
Use a roommate agreement. There are so many great choices to add to an agreement. How many guests are you comfortable with having over at one time Maybe outline how you pay for household items like paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc. ___19___ Take some time to think about what is important to you, and then work together to create a fair guide.
___20___ Your roommate may have a background which is different from yours. He or she may be from another culture and may have an entirely different lifestyle and viewpoint from you. Respect the differences between you. If you do, you’ll find the diversity this experience brings into your life to be very rewarding.
A．Keep an open mind.
B．Learn about new cultures.
C．However, it doesn’t have to be.
D．This will save you both a lot of conflict.
E．You’d better take an inner look at how you like to live.
F．Here are some dos and don’ts for you to live with others.
G．Perhaps include a cleaning schedule and divide chores equally.
二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
Steve Adams is the type of father every little girl dreams about. The 55-year-old always ___21___ his daughter, Cassi Adams, feels his love for her.
Steve is crazy about ___22___, planting various flowers in his backyard. He also enjoys spreading ___23___ through his hobby. One of the ___24___ receiver is Cassi. He gives her a rose whenever possible to ___25___ her day and make her smile. In June 2022, Cassi ___26___ a short yet moving scene online. A text below read: “When your dad never lets you leave the house without fresh roses.”
Cassi said she had a wonderful day on the lake with her dad, and ___27___ they were saying goodbye, Steve rushed to her car window carrying a freshly cut red rose in his hand. Cassi noted that her dad ___28___ gave her roses.
Their relationship got ___29___ responses from thousands of users online. Many people ___30___ Cassi’s dad and expressed their ___31___ to have a father like Steve. Cassi was ___32___ by the online comments, seeing that her dad’s unconditional love was “so normal” in her eyes, but that it was ___33___ to the rest of the world.
The world ___34___ needs more good men like Steve. If people follow his example, our communities would be filled with many more moments of love. He showed Cassi what a respectable and loving man looked like every day through his ___35___ and kindness.
21. A．considers B．imagines C．ensures D．advises
22. A．gardening B．travelling C．fishing D．camping
23. A．skills B．joy C．news D．talent
24. A．humble B．genuine C．lucky D．innocent
25. A．influence B．record C．celebrate D．brighten
26. A．shared B．copied C．adopted D．discovered
27. A．because B．as C．though D．until
28. A．regularly B．publicly C．dependently D．immediately
29. A．different B．objective C．unusual D．positive
30. A．analyzed B．visited C．praised D．paid
31. A．attempt B．ability C．regret D．desire
32. A．touched B．amused C．convinced D．comforted
33. A．blind B．rare C．certain D．unknown
34. A．unexpectedly B．respectively C．undoubtedly D．generally
35. A．actions B．stories C．words D．memories
三、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Located in Guangxi, Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge is a famous and special bridge in China. A wind and rain bridge is a roof-covered bridge ___36___ (equip) with benches (长凳) and pavilions (亭子) shaped like palaces. It can shelter people ___37___ the wind and rain and allow them to meet and rest.
The Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, ___38___ design makes it an outstanding example of its type, has three floor levels, ___39___ (contain) five pavilions and a platform at either end. The bridge is supported by stone piers (石墩). It’s over 60 meters long, over 3 meters wide ___40___ the height above the river is about 10 meters. The upper structure is carefully designed with towers standing on each stone pier. It’s made almost ___41___ (entire) of wood and the long and wide roof is covered with beautiful materials.
The bridge, also known as Chengyang Yongji Bridge, ___42___ (construct) by the talented local workmen in ___43___ early 1900s to link local villages across the river. The workmen enabled the many wooden pieces ___44___ (join) closely together without using nails. And they’d decorated the very ___45___ (value) bridge with brightly-colored lifelike carvings and paintings.
四、书面表达（满分35分）
第一节 征文写作（满分15分）
46. 假设你是高二学生李华。二十一世纪英文报正在以“Lessons from a personal challenge”为主题进行征文。请你用英语写一篇文章参加征文活动，内容包括：
1．所遇挑战；
2．你的感悟。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．短文标题已给出，不计入总词数。
Lessons from a personal challenge
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第二节 读后续写（满分20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。词数150左右。
Fourteen-year-old Nathan ran a small stand selling colorful phone cases at the annual community Summer Carnival (嘉年华). While younger kids crowded around other attractions, he focused on his modest business. His real ambition, however, lay beyond this: he dreamed of owning a 3D printer. With it, he could design and create unique phone cases himself, transforming his small summer job into a proper online business.
One afternoon, a 10-year-old girl named Michele stopped by and bought one phone case for her mom. As they talked, Nathan shared his dream of having a 3D printer. “With that printer, I can print anything in any form,” Nathan said. “Anything in any form ” Michele’s eyes lit up with sudden excitement. “Once you get it, could you please make a leg for my pet duck Tim Because he was missing one,” Michele said hopefully. “That’ s a cool project,” Nathan replied. He thought for a minute. “I’ll make him one, but it won’t be ready now. I have to save up some of the money myself to buy the 3D printer.” “How lucky Tim is! You are so kind!” Michele said happily, unable to contain her excitement.
Before leaving, Michele exchanged phone numbers with Nathan. They discovered that they lived in the same neighborhood, which meant Nathan could easily get close to the duck and measure the size of its leg in person to ensure that a suitable prosthetic (假体的) leg could be made. He promised to reach out as soon as he could afford a printer.
That evening, Nathan told his family about Michele and his promise. His parents praised his kindness and initiative. They agreed to offer some financial support to buy the printer but also emphasized the importance of his own effort. “We’re proud you’re earning this yourself, Nathan,” his father said. “Saving your share shows real commitment.” Nathan nodded firmly, feeling more determined than ever.
Nathan worked very hard for the 3D printer.
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However, creating the leg model was not easy.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.D 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.C 17.E 18.D 19.G 20.A
二、完形填空
21.C 22.A 23.B 24.C 25.D 26.A 27.B 28.A 29.D 30.C 31.D 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.A
三、语法填空
36.equipped 37.from 38.whose 39.containing 40.and
41.entirely 42.was constructed 43.the 44.to join 45.valuable
写作参考范文
46. 征文
Lessons from a personal challenge
Once I was poor at public speaking and dared not speak in front of others. Later, I took every chance to practice speaking in class and joined the speech club. Gradually, I became brave and confident.
From this experience, I learn that challenges are not frightening. As long as we face them bravely and keep trying, we will finally make progress and become a better version of ourselves.
47. 读后续写
Nathan worked very hard for the 3D printer. He spent every day selling phone cases at the carnival and never wasted a penny. After several weeks’ hard work, together with his parents’ support, he finally bought the printer. Right away, he went to Michele’s home to measure Tim’s injured leg carefully. Both kids were overjoyed and looked forward to the new leg.
However, creating the leg model was not easy. Nathan tried many times but failed again and again. He looked up related videos and asked for advice online. With constant efforts, he finally finished the perfect prosthetic leg. When Tim walked freely with the new leg, Michele was deeply grateful. Nathan felt proud, realizing that kindness and perseverance could bring warmth to others.

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