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2025~2026学年第二学期期中考试英语试卷
一、阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Manhattan is known for being home to some of the world’s most famous and historic bookstores.
Strand Bookstore
Strand Bookstore was opened by Benjamin Bass in 1927 and is regarded as one of New York City’s oldest bookstores. The bookstore is famous for the phrase “18 Miles of Books”, which describes its total shelf space that is filled from the floor all the way to the top with about 2.5 million books.
Barnes & Noble
It was set up in 1917 and is the largest network of bookstores in the United States. The main and most important store on Fifth Avenue is the largest one with over 12 miles of bookshelves. Nine stores in different neighborhoods hold over 700 author events every year at different places in the city.
East Village Bookstore
It was opened in 1962 and is among the oldest as well as the largest bookstores in the city. It should be noted that the bookstore has been reported in lots of publications including The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Time Out New York.
Books of Wonder
The bookstore is a children’s bookstore. It was built in 1980 and has been a popular place for families and children for over forty years. Books of Wonder is famous for its interesting events and programs that bring books to life. The store has been known to host author readings, storytelling competitions, and book signings.
1. What makes Strand Bookstore well-known
A．Its colorful author events.
B．Its huge book collection.
C．Its great Internet connection.
D．Its children-friendly environment.
2. What is special about East Village Bookstore
A．It has about 2.5 million books.
B．It mainly sells used books.
C．It is a children’s bookstore.
D．It has appeared in some publications.
3. Which of the following bookstores has the longest history
A．East Village Bookstore.
B．Books of Wonder.
C．Barnes & Noble.
D．Strand Bookstore.
B
Johnny Cash was born in 1932 in the southern state of Arkansas. His parents were poor cotton farmers. As a school boy, he began writing songs and he performed on radio programs. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served as a radio operator in Germany.
He returned to the United States in 1954 and formed a band with two friends and performed at local events. They began recording for Sun Records in Memphis. One of the songs Cash wrote became the first country music hit record for the company. It was “Cry, Cry, Cry.”
Johnny Cash performed all across the United States and Canada. By 1958, Johnny Cash was a successful recording artist, songwriter and singer. He was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Johnny Cash won many awards, including eleven Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors. He was elected to both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
He died on September 12, 2003, in Nashville at the age of seventy-one.
Fans say that Johnny Cash’s music was important because it told simple stories about life and death. They say he cared about social issues and continued to express support for those who are poor and without political power. One of the last songs he recorded was one made popular by the rock and roll group Nine Inch Nails. It is called “Hurt.”
4. Johnny Cash returned to the United States after __________.
A．he finished high school
B．he formed a band
C．he served in US Air Force in Germany
D．his song Cry, Cry, Cry became famous
5. What does the underlined word “hit” mean in the second paragraph
A．Beat
B．Failure
C．Strike
D．Success
6. From the passage we can infer that __________.
A．Johnny Cash performed his famous song Cry, Cry, Cry at the Grand Ole Opry
B．Johnny Cash didn’t care about social problems
C．Johnny Cash’s music was only loved by his fans
D．the Grand Ole Opry is a place where famous singers hold their concerts
7. Johnny Cash’s songs were loved by his fans because __________.
A．he won many awards in his lifetime
B．he often performed in the Grand Ole Opry
C．his songs expressed support for the poor people with no political power
D．his songs were sung by the rock and roll group Nine Inch Nails
C
In 1872, a 12-year-old Chinese boy boarded a ship heading for the USA. He would be away from his parents for the next nine years. This young boy was Zhan Tianyou, who was destined to play a major role in the development of China’s railroads. Zhan was one of the first 30 boys chosen for the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM), founded by the Qing government to help China develop through education.
Recruiting these boys was not easy. The CEM’s original plan required parents to part with their sons for 15 years — a huge risk when few Chinese had traveled abroad, and many feared foreigners. A friend persuaded Zhan’s father to let him take the CEM test, and Zhan finally joined the group sailing to the USA.
After reaching the US west coast, Zhan and the others traveled by train to east coast schools. On the way, he was amazed by American industrial civilisation, especially the railroads and trains. In Connecticut, he studied at the Seaside Institute for Boys, where he became close to the headmaster’s family. Mrs Northrop, the headmaster’s wife, noticed his talent for maths and encouraged him to study science and engineering — a suggestion that shaped his future.
Zhan did not ignore his studies in the US. He expanded his knowledge of science, took part in research, and graduated top of his class. In high school, he was impressed by the new American railroad system and saddened by China’s limited displays (mostly tea and silk) at a US exposition. Thus, he longed to rid China of the tough situation. These experiences led him to choose civil engineering (focused on railroads) at Yale University. He graduated first in 1881, but the Qing government recalled all CEM students that summer — only Zhan and one other finished college.
Zhan returned to China eager to build railroads. In 1888, he began his work, and later became famous for the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway (built across difficult and complex region). Known as “the Father of China’s Railroad,” he served his country for 31 years, improving millions of lives.
8. Why was it hard to recruit boys for the CEM
A．The trip to the US was too expensive.
B．Parents were unwilling to separate from their sons for long.
C．The Qing government did not support the mission.
D．Boys were not interested in studying abroad.
9. What influenced Zhan to choose civil engineering as his major
A．His interest in American railroads and desire to help China.
B．Mrs Northrop’s suggestion to study science.
C．His excellent performance in maths at the Seaside Institute.
D．The limited displays of Chinese products at the US exposition.
10. What can we learn about Zhan from the text
A．He spent 15 years in the US as planned.
B．He was the only CEM student to finish college.
C．He built the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway in 1888.
D．He made great contributions to China’s railroad development.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A．To explain the role of the CEM in China’s development.
B．To describe Zhan Tianyou’s experiences and achievements.
C．To compare American and Chinese railroads in the 1800s.
D．To introduce the history of China’s first railroad.
D
There are various reasons why people travel. Some tourists go to see battlefields or other historic remains. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.
Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot of money for the sun because they have so little of it. People of cities like London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam spend much of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterranean (地中海) has always attracted them. Every summer many people travel to Mediterranean resorts and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason: sun!
The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economics of Mediterranean countries. Italy’s 30,000 hotels are booked without a break every summer. And 13 million people camp on French beaches, parks and roadsides. About 37 million tourists visit there yearly, or one tourist for each person living in Spain.
But there are signs that the area is getting more tourism than it can deal with. The Mediterranean is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. None of these, however, is ruining anyone’s fun. Obviously, they don’t go there for clean water. They allow traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They don’t even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, it’s still better than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Oslo.
12. Europeans travel mostly for the reason that _________.
A．they wish to escape from the cold and darkness
B．they want to see some famous historic sites
C．they would like to take pictures in front of famous places
D．they are interested in different cultural and social customs
13. The underlined part in paragraph 3, “one tourist for each person living in Spain” suggests _________.
A．all the 37 million people living in Spain are tourists
B．every person living in Spain has to take care of a tourist
C．there are a large number of tourists visiting Spain
D．every family in Spain is visited by a tourist every year
14. According to the text, which of the following might ruin the tourists’ fun at Mediterranean resorts and beaches
A．Rainy weather.
B．Crowded buses.
C．Polluted water.
D．Traffic jams.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A．People travel for different reasons.
B．Travelling causes a lot of problems.
C．Europeans are fond of travelling.
D．Northern Europeans travel for “sun”.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
The importance of homework
Homework is an essential part of a student’s education, even if many students dislike it. They often feel that homework takes away their free time, which they would prefer to spend on leisure activities. ___16___
It gives students practice in what they have learned in class. Without this additional practice, students will usually forget what they have learned. ___17___ When the teacher marks the homework, the teacher will also be able to check if a student needs help with a certain topic or concept.
It keeps students occupied in productive activities. ___18___ They would most likely spend their time on things which they enjoy but are not beneficial. Homework ensures that students do some studying, which will help them do better in examinations. Otherwise, their time would be wasted on unproductive and even unhealthy pastimes.
___19___ Homework is usually done at home where there is no supervision by teachers. Unless students have strict parents who monitor what they do, it is up to the students to decide when to do the work or even whether to complete the task or not. With this, students would slowly become more used to the idea of doing independent work without someone breathing down their necks.
To conclude, homework plays a very important role in education, even though students like to complain about it. ___20___ Therefore, students should approach homework with a positive attitude and a sense of responsibility.
A．It promotes students’ self-discipline effectively.
B．Many students believe homework limits their leisure time.
C．Homework can cause stress and anxiety for some students.
D．Actually, homework plays a crucial role in education for many benefits.
E．It strengthens learning, engages students, and develops essential life skills.
F．The extra work helps students check their understanding of lessons taught.
G．Without homework, students will have a lot of time on their hands after school.
二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. ______ is often the case, my mother has the final say in the argument.
A．It B．Which C．As D．What
22. The flowers ________ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.
A．to smell B．smelling C．smelt D．to be smelt
23. The news that the boss was ______ with the plan and would increase the budget sounded ______.
A．satisfying; encouraging
B．satisfied; encouraged
C．satisfying; encouraged
D．satisfied; encouraging
24. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _____them.
A．to follow B．be following C．followed D．following
25. Young designers today are eager to ______ traditional design concepts and explore new trends.
A．break out B．break up C．break in D．break away from
26. The happy time ________ with the students left a deep impression on the retired teacher.
A．spent B．to spend C．spending D．having spent
27. Listening to music enables us__________relaxed.
A．feeling B．felt C．to feel D．feels
28. I took the place of Peter as the team leader, for he had had his foot ______ during the soccer training.
A．injured B．to injure C．injuring D．having injured
29. The shy girl never speaks unless ________.
A．speaking B．spoken C．speaking to D．spoken to
30. The old black woman used to tell stories under the tall tree, her grandchildren ________ around and ________ attentively.
A．seating; listening
B．seated; listened
C．seating; listened
D．seated; listening
三、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。
Mark was a typical high school student. He ___31___ most of his free time playing video games and watching TV. His diet was filled with junk food like pizza and burgers. As a result, he was often ___32___ and his grades were starting to fall because he couldn’t ___33___ in class.
One day, during a PE class, there was a 1,000-meter run. Mark ___34___ from the very beginning. He was soon left ___35___ behind by his classmates, out of ___36___ and on the verge of giving up. This ___37___ experience made him decide to change.
Mark started by going for a 15-minute ___38___ every evening. At first, his legs felt ___39___, and he wanted to quit after just a few minutes. But he pushed himself. As days ___40___ weeks, he gradually increased his running time and ___41___.
Besides running, Mark also began to eat healthier. He ___42___ soda with water and started having more fruits and vegetables.
After two months, something amazing happened. Mark no longer felt tired all the time. He could focus better in class, and his grades ___43___. In the next PE class run, he finished in the middle of the pack, much to the ___44___ of his classmates.
This experience taught Mark that regular exercise and a balanced diet could truly help to keep ___45___, both physically and mentally.
31. A．took B．spent C．paid D．cost
32. A．tired B．thirsty C．lonely D．excited
33. A．compare B．compete C．concentrate D．contribute
34. A．benefited B．struggled C．cheated D．pretended
35. A．little B．few C．close D．far
36. A．breath B．control C．work D．place
37. A．attractive B．positive C．embarrassing D．living
38. A．walk B．break C．track D．jog
39. A．sour B．hard C．ill D．heavy
40. A．came over B．took down C．turned into D．hunted for
41. A．speed B．rate C．step D．pace
42. A．recovered B．replaced C．produced D．processed
43. A．grew B．improved C．changed D．strengthened
44. A．sadness B．credit C．surprise D．relief
45. A．tight B．tough C．calm D．fit
四、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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
We’ve all been there: You totally meant to get that science project finished weeks ago when it ___46___ (give) to you, but you, well, didn’t. With the deadline now just hours away, you could carefully finish your project ... or you could spend time ___47___ TikTok.
If that sounds like your experience, you’re not alone: According to a survey ___48___ (carry) out by Study Mode, 87% of high school and college students consider themselves to behave in a way ___49___ is called procrastination (拖延).
“I find that I’ll start to put things off, then feel like I’m losing control,” says Mya,17. “Somehow that makes it much ___50___ (easy) to procrastinate. It’s a cycle (循环) that’s easy to fall into and ___51___ (challenge) to get out of. ”
But here’s the thing: Procrastination isn’t just about late bedtimes. ___52___ (researcher) have found that procrastination leads to increased rates of anxiety (焦虑), as well as less sleep and lower grades. ___53___ (simple) put, procrastination holds you back from ___54___ (achieve) your goals and being your best self — and that’s not OK.
But it is possible to stop putting things off. Break tasks into small steps, make ___55___ specific schedule and follow it. Remember that determination is the key to success in dealing with procrastination.
五、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
56. I’m quite c________ of taking care of myself.
57. No one was hurt, and we all breathed a sigh of r________.
58. The competition is open to both teams and i________.
59. She has had a number of different jobs, r________ from chef to swimming instructor.
60. Carlos was a________ first prize in the essay competition.
61. I didn’t see your car, so I ________ (以为) you’d gone out.
62. At the end of their meeting, it was ________ (宣布) that an agreement had been reached.
63. ________ (祝贺) on your exam results!
64. She looked at the finished painting with ________ (满意).
65. Tests have ________ (证明) that the system works.
六、完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据汉语提示完成句子，每空一词。
66. The four countries ________ ________ (属于) the United Kingdom.
67. She ________ ________ ________ (爱上) hip-hop music when she watched it performed on stage.
68. You should volunteer. You ________ ________ ________ (能够……) performing at music festivals.
69. ________ ________ ________ (被给予一些建议) by a famous musician, the young singer was not worried about his performance any more.
70. Instead of helping out with the crowds, he volunteered to ________ ________ (安装好) equipment for the music festival.
七、书面表达（满分20分）
71. 你班外教口语课将开展主题为“Experience Festivals Around the World”的课堂活动，请你提前准备一篇英语短文，描述你曾体验过的一次传统节日。内容包括：1.节日名称；2.节日习俗；3.你的感受。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
第一节
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.D
6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D
11.B 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.B 17.F 18.G 19.A 20.E
二、单项选择
21.C 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.D
26.A 27.C 28.A 29.D 30.D
三、完形填空
31.B 32.A 33.C 34.B 35.D
36.A 37.C 38.D 39.D 40.C
41.A 42.B 43.B 44.C 45.D
四、语法填空
46.was given 47.on 48.carried 49.that/which 50.easier
51.challenging 52.Researchers 53.Simply 54.achieving 55.a
五、单词拼写
56.confident 57.relief 58.individuals 59.ranging 60.awarded
61.thought 62.announced 63.Congratulations 64.satisfaction 65.proved
六、完成句子
66.belong to
67.fell in love with
68.are capable of
69.Given some advice
70.set up
七、书面表达 参考范文
Version 1（春节）
My favorite traditional festival is the Spring Festival. It is the most important festival in China. Before the festival, we clean our houses and buy delicious food. On New Year's Eve, families get together to have a big dinner. We also set off fireworks and watch the Spring Festival Gala. I can get lucky money from elders as well.
This festival makes me feel the warmth of family. I really enjoy the happy moment.
Version 2（端午节）
I'd like to talk about the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival. People eat zongzi and hold exciting dragon boat races on that day. The festival is in memory of the great poet Qu Yuan.
I always spend the festival with my family. It not only lets me know our traditional culture, but also brings us closer. It is really meaningful.

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