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河南省信阳高级中学新校（贤岭校区）
2025-2026 学年高二上期 09 月测试（二）
英语试题
考生注意：
1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷
和答题纸规定的位置上。
2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本
试题卷上的作答一律无效。
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
涂到答题纸上。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅
读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A.￡19.15.
B.￡9.18.
C.￡9.15.
答案是：C。
1．What could the man probably be now?
A．A receptionist. B．A student. C．An architect.
2．Which gate should the woman go to?
A．Gate 20. B．Gate 30. C．Gate 35.
3．How does the man feel?
A．Relieved. B．Angry. C．Worried.
4．What will the speakers do on the man’s birthday?
A．Eat out. B．Cook at home. C．Visit some friends.
5．What type of book is the woman reading?
A．Horror fiction. B．Science fiction. C．Romantic fiction.
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A camera. B．Some photos. C．A village.7．Why did the man stay in the campsite?
A．The hotel was fully booked.
B．He wanted to get close to the nature.
C．The hotel was expensive at that time.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the man advise the woman to do?
A．Apply for a position. B．Refer to Susan’s files. C．Talk to David about the
meeting.
9．What does the man want to know in the end?
A．What will be discussed at the meeting.
B．Who will attend the meeting.
C．When the meeting begins.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Where are the speakers?
A．At a cinema. B．At a restaurant. C．At a shop.
11．What does the man think of the price?
A．A bit low. B．Reasonable. C．Too high.
12．Who is Brett Flick?
A．A movie star. B．The woman’s husband. C．The man’s friend.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．Why did Fiona decide to write a book about Beatrice Cadbury?
A．Beatrice had a surprising life.
B．She was interested in the Cadbury family.
C．The school Beatrice had started was famous.
14．What was Beatrice’s life like in her childhood?
A．Difficult. B．Unlucky. C．Pleasant.
15．What did Beatrice ask her brother to do?
A．Come to her house. B．Stop giving her money. C．Allow her to meet the
factory workers.
16．Why did Beatrice and her family live in a tent?
A．She wanted to live like poor people.
B．There were too many people in her house.C．Her children liked to live in a different place.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where can the listeners find the housing office?
A．Next to the library. B．Outside the bookstore. C．In the entry to the college.
18．When does the housing office open during holidays?
A．On Monday and Friday mornings.
B．On Monday and Thursday mornings
C．On Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
19．How many library books does the college offer?
A．Around 5,000. B．Around 50,000. C．Around 500,000.
20．Which is the best place to have a cheap hot meal?
A．The Food Hall. B．The students’ bar C．The Hungry Cafe.
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
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Join us for our annual summer eight-week journalism workshop! The program runs from
June26 to August 18, 2023.
In our program, we’ll teach high schoolers the fundamentals through real-world reporting
tasks. Some writers may even get the opportunity to publish their work on The Stanford Daily’s
website as they receive one-on-one guidance from Daily editors in weekly check-in meetings
and lessons.
Even if you’ve done a program with us before, you’re sure to learn new skills, encounter
new challenges, and level up your journalistic skills! We have all-new content and guest speakers
with fresh and exciting perspectives to bring to the table.
It is open to participants of all skill levels — our editors will work with you at whatever
pace you’re comfortable with and get you up to speed regardless of your level of experience.
Over the course of the eight-week journalism workshop, participants will get hands-onexperience in the end-to-end process of news reporting, including:
How to find stories and assess (评估) their newsworthiness
How to identify and interview sources
How to create well-structured, interesting news pieces
How to write breaking news
In addition to writing, students will have the opportunity to learn multimedia and digital
skills, ultimately gaining exposure to the complete, real, end-to-end experience of working in
journalism.
21．What is the purpose of the journalism workshop?
A．To expose high schoolers to the real world.
B．To bring The Stanford Daily to a larger audience.
C．To select potential writers for The Stanford Daily.
D．To equip high schoolers with skills of news reporting.
22．What can participants do in the workshop?
A．Start up a news writing website.
B．Chair weekly meetings of Daily’s editors.
C．Assess the work of Daily’s journalists.
D．Get personalized guidance from professionals.
23．What is the text?
A．An activity schedule. B．An online advertisement.
C．A course review. D．An academic article.
B
I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it
seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school. Born in 1933, I led a life marked by
family struggles but also resilience ( 适应力). I studied mechanical engineering and later
management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus
(荣誉退休的) status.
About ten years ago, after my wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s and required care, I turned to
painting. Determined to take this new path seriously, I applied to an art programme in Barcelona,
insisting on painting despite advice to study art history. Balancing my studies with work, it took
me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90.Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education.
Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice
due to my life experience. I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but
I kept going.
The first two years focused on flowers, still lifes, and landscapes, before we explored
abstraction, which I enjoy most. I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel
stuck, but I push through. My artistic influences include Spanish painters like Francisco de
Zurbarán and Joaquín Sorolla, and while I appreciate beauty, I value goodness and truth even
more.
I create abstract landscapes from memory, expressing my emotions through colour. I paint
primarily on weekends and during holidays. While I don’t plan to exhibit extensively, my work
was displayed in a small village for six months, though it received little attention.
After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now
have the recognition that supports my journey into art.
24．Why did the author decide to pursue art at 83?
A．To find cures for Alzheimer’s. B．To change his career path.
C．To pursue his passion for art. D．To support his big family.
25．How did the author’s classmates react to him?
A．They enjoyed his company. B．They tended to ignore him.
C．They inspired him to go on. D．They resisted his presence.
26．Which best describes the author’s art journey?
A．Eventful. B．Romantic. C．Casual. D．Challenging.
27．What would be a suitable title for the text?
A．The Struggle of Old Artists. B．From Engineering to Art.
C．The Value of Art Education. D．A Lifetime of Art Pursuit.
C
Emergency Mask Pod (面罩舱) is a plastic, 3D-printed and football-shaped case that
contains a mask that protects the lungs of someone trapped in a fire until they were rescued.
Alexis got the idea for the Emergency Mask Pod after hearing that a mother had thrown her baby
out of the second floor window of their smoke-filled apartment during a fire in the building. The
family was trapped in their apartment by the smoke.Alexis wondered whether there was a means for people waiting outside, such as neighbors
and first responders, to deliver smoke masks to people trapped in the second floors of burning
buildings. Her research showed that there was no such delivery system, so Alexis set about to
invent one.
First, she found a small, lightweight smoke mask. The next step was to develop a way to
launch or throw the mask up into an open second-story window. Alexis built several different
pods, which were tested by local firefighters. Each pod was cast into a second story window more
than 290 times by a total of 37 firefighters. The football-shaped pod, which Alexis printed on her
MakerBot 3D printer, was the clear winner, with an accuracy rate of over 70 percent.
The firefighters testing the Emergency Mask Pod told her that it is needed by firefighters
arriving at the scene of a fire. They told Alexis that when they find people trapped inside, they
wish they could give them some form of relief so they can breathe safely while firefighters try to
reach them. A smoke delivery system could be used to provide that relief.
The Emergency Mask Pod requires no special equipment, training, or permits; people at
the scene of a fire could help fire victims (受害者) trapped inside smoky rooms without
hesitation. EMTs, police officers, and firefighters could keep the mask and EM Pod in their
vehicles and apartment complexes could store them in approachable places like community
centers. The mask could easily be retrieved by victims and put on, giving them precious time for
firefighters to rescue them and potentially saving hundreds or thousands of lives.
28．Why is the Emergency Mask Pod invented?
A．To improve the design of smoke masks.
B．To provide a way to deliver smoke masks.
C．To help firefighters practice throwing skills.
D．To protect first responders’ eyes from smoke.
29．How did Alexis test the effectiveness of different pods?
A．By burning them in the local fire departments.
B．By studying different materials for making pods.
C．By doing a survey of people trapped in a fire before.
D．By having firefighters throw them into windows many times.
30．Which word is closest in meaning to “retrieved” in the last paragraph?A．Returned. B．Accessed. C．Relieved. D．Launched.
31．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Surviving the Flame: New Rescue Skills
B．Smoke and Masks: The Future of Fire Safety
C．A Lifeline through the Smoke: The Mask Pod
D．Breaking through Barriers: Firefighters’ Creations
D
David Strayer, an expert in attention at the University of Utah never texts or talks on a
phone when he is driving. His research shows that, when driving, using a phone can be as
dangerous as drinking alcohol.
Despite many warnings, multitasking is increasingly common. It is found that people in the
United States switch tasks on their computers 566 times a day. However, when people spend
hours on digital devices constantly switching between activities, the overall productivity
decreases. Too much multitasking reduces the ability to think clearly and creatively and to
remember information. This, in turn, can result in stress.
What is the best cure for the overstressed minds? David Strayer says the answer is simple:
Spend some time in nature. When people are in natural environments, the prefrontal cortex (the
brain’s control center) relaxes. Studies show that when people can see trees and grass, they are
calmer and do better in school.
In a study at Chiba University in Japan, 84 subjects went for a 15-minute walk in seven
different forests. The same number of people walked around different city centers. Researchers
then took blood from each person. The forest walkers had a 16 percent decrease in the stress
hormone cortisol. In addition, they had a 2 percent drop in blood pressure and a 4 percent drop
in heart rate. All did better than the city walkers. Lead researcher Yoshifumi Miyazaki has an
explanation for these results. Our bodies relax in pleasant natural surroundings, he says. Humans
evolved in that environment, not in places with tall buildings and lots of traffic.
Strayer says it is the visual details in nature — sunsets, streams, butterflies that reduce
stress and mental tiredness. People enjoy them without having to concentrate on them, which
allows the brains to rest and recover from the stresses of modern life. “Imagine a therapy (疗法)
that was readily available, and could improve the cognitive (认知的) functioning at zero cost,”
Strayer says. “It exists: it’s called ‘interacting with nature.’”32．What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A．The cure for the reduction of creativity. B．The harmful effects caused by multitasking.
C．The common use of multitasking in the USA． D．The reason for the popularity of
multitasking.
33．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a likely benefit of seeing nature?
A．Faster reaction speeds. B．Better school performance.
C．Improved mental function. D．Feelings of calm and relaxation.
34．How did the researchers get the result of their study?
A．By doing surveys. B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By making comparisons. D．By explaining the phenomenon.
35．What does Strayer think about “interacting with nature”?
A．It requires a lot of concentration to be effective.
B．It only works for people who enjoy natural views.
C．It is a free and accessible treatment to reduce stress.
D．It is an expensive therapy that improves brain function.
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。
There is no better feeling than taking control of your life and finding the power to make
your dreams come true. Here’s how to make it happen.
Believe in yourself
Although it is easier said than done, having a strong belief in yourself is the first step to
successfully achieving your dreams. 36 If self-confidence is something that you struggle
with, there are many activities that you can do to build your self-esteem, like stepping out of your
comfort zone and accepting new challenges.
Develop an action plan
37 If you want to launch a business, create a timeline that outlines the steps you
need to take. If you have a goal of saving more money, draw up a budget that outlines your
income and expenses.
Once you have the initial vision mapped out, break down each step into manageable
chunks and assign them deadlines. 38 And as you complete action items and cross
them off your list, your big daunting goal will start to feel more and more achievable.Take risks
Risk is more than just a four-letter word — it is an essential part of achieving success.
Taking risks means seeking out new opportunities and pushing yourself to expand your comfort
zone. If you feel frightened or even paralyzed by risk, recognize that there are only two potential
outcomes: success or failure. 39
By following these strategies and remaining dedicated to your goals, you can empower
yourself to reach for the stars! 40 You are only ever a few steps away from fulfillment
and success.
A．After all, conquering your dreams is no easy task.
B．And the experience gained from either is invaluable.
C．So get out there and start making your dreams a reality today!
D．In many cases, this courage is all that stands between you and your dreams.
E．This will help you to prioritize your efforts and stay focused on the task at hand.
F．To make your dreams a reality, you first must translate them into actionable goals.
G．This means having faith in your abilities and trusting that you can shape your future.
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。
One of the most useful things I’ve learned is how to do nothing. In my family, being still
wasn’t 41 . My father was a workaholic with three jobs and a perfectionist. Everything
he did had to be done just right. There was no room for error in anything, a philosophy that 42
his daughters as well. I absorbed the message that doing nothing wasn’t allowed and that
everything had to be the best to gain his 43 . This thought 44 me into
marriage: I struggled to be the 45 wife, mother, and homemaker until burnout forced
me to seek help.
That’s when I discovered yoga (瑜伽). It became part of my life and I could fit it in around
my other duties. With the help of books and videos, I 46 myself the poses and learned
intentional breathing, the foundation of yoga. Then came the 47 , which was not what I
expected. At first, 48 took hold of me when I was doing yoga, for I could hear my father
blaming me for being 49 and I had to shake off my 50 about doing nothing.
But I gradually realized this “useless” stillness was valuable for me and kept me 51when the world was pushing me in opposite directions.
52 have passed since I began my breathing practice. My daughter is an adult
now, with children of her own. Each morning I still find time to sit quietly and watch my 53
. Doing nothing helps me enjoy the daily life and focus on what 54 . I’ve come to
understand that sometimes, the most 55 thing we can do is slow down and listen to
the quiet within.
41．A．ignored B．valued C．proved D．rewarded
42．A．applied to B．belonged to C．adapted to D．related to
43．A．agreement B．wealth C．praise D．sympathy
44．A．followed B．encouraged C．instructed D．urged
45．A．independent B．useful C．responsible D．perfect
46．A．advised B．showed C．told D．taught
47．A．stillness B．stress C．accident D．relief
48．A．confusion B．annoyance C．unhappiness D．excitement
49．A．disordered B．inactive C．irresponsible D．misguided
50．A．shame B．fear C．regret D．disappointment
51．A．confused B．excited C．balanced D．tired
52．A．Months B．Centuries C．Weeks D．Decades
53．A．breath B．hands C．feet D．clothes
54．A．happens B．matters C．changes D．means
55．A．boring B．productive C．challenging D．demanding
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写
在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。
The guqin, or qin, is a seven-stringed classical instrument and has a history in China of
about 5,000 years. Some scholars consider the qin as 56 only type of instrument that
captures the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
The guqin is usually about four feet 57 length, with a head, neck, shoulders
and waist, and a tail 58 resembles that of a phoenix (凤凰). The curved surface
board represents Heaven, 59 the flat underside represents the Earth.
With more than 1,000 different finger techniques, the guqin is one of the 60
(complicated) instruments in the world to learn and requires great dedication to master. Thehands are used in plucking, picking, sliding, pushing, and vibrating the strings 61
(produce) a variety of sound, from 62 (flow) water to loud and bright tones.
The Chinese word zhiyin 63 (originate) from an ancient story about the qin.
During the Spring and Autumn period, Boya was a master in playing the qin. His friend Ziqi could
understand him 64 (thorough) and share the spiritual journey with him to different
realms. Thus, they became kindred souls and zhiyin 65 (use) widely to refer to
soulmates since then.
In 2003, guqin music was recognized by UNESCO as one of the “Masterpieces of the Oral
and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
66．假设你是李华，英语课上老师要求向全班同学分享暑期社会实践经历，请你撰写一篇
课前演讲稿，内容包括：
（1）实践具体内容；
（2）个人感悟。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Story of Summer Social Practice
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第二节（满分25分)
67．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。
The blank canvas (画布) stared back at me, its whiteness scarier than any exam I’d ever
taken. My fingers trembled as I held the paintbrush. “Remember, class,” Mrs. Larson’s voice
echoed in my mind, “your final project should reflect your personal journey this semester.” I
swallowed hard. Three months ago, I wouldn’t have dared to set foot in this room. Art had always
been Mia’s territory (领地) — my best friend since third grade who could make magic happen
with just a pencil and paper.
It all started on that rainy September afternoon in the library when I was drawing on mymath notebook. Mia had picked it up before I could stop her. “Amazing, Lily!” she said, her green
eyes wide with genuine excitement. “The way you play with negative space (留白) ... you have to
join art club!”
Now, as I looked at the pile of failed attempts beside me — a sunset that looked like a
traffic light. I wondered if I’d made a terrible mistake. The Spring Art Exhibition was just two days
away, and my confidence was fading faster than the cheap watercolors on my practice sheets. A
soft knock stopped my thoughts. Mia popped her head in. “Still here?” She slid into the seat
beside me, eyeing my latest failure. “You’re overthinking it,” she said gently. “Art isn’t about
perfection. It’s about...”
“Expression, I know,” I finished for her, sighing. But how could I express what I didn’t even
understand myself? The bell rang, signaling the end of after-school hours. Mia hesitated at the
door. “Just...try painting how you feel, not what you see.”As her footsteps faded down the
hallway, I turned back to the blank canvas. For the first time, I noticed how the afternoon sun
streaming through the windows made the white surface shine like fresh snow. Taking a deep
breath, I reached for the black paint.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: The clock struck midnight as I finally stepped back from the painting stand.
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Paragraph 2: Two days later, I was surprised to see so many people gathering around my
work at the exhibition.
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