广东省梅州市丰顺县丰顺县华侨中学2025-2026学年高二上学期开学英语试题

2025-2026学年丰顺县华侨中学高二第一学期开学考试英语试卷

本试卷满分130分

一、单项选择(共10题，每小题1分，满分10分)

1. The UN set up the World Food Programme, one of ________ purposes is to relieve worldwide starvation.

A. that B. which C. who D. whose

2. He was born in ____ is now known as Kaifeng.

A. what B. that C. where D. which

3. Come on, Maria! You can also enjoy_____ you have been dreaming of, if you don’t lose heart.

A. as a convenient life as B. as convenient a life as

C. as a life convenient as D. convenient as a life as

4. It is difficult for a foreigner ________ Chinese.

A. write B. to write C. to be written D. written

5. ______________in his work, Tom simply forgot food and sleep.

A. Absorb B. Absorbed C. Absorbs D. Absorbing

6. _______ the day went on, the weather got worse and worse and ______ the time going on, we had to put on more and more clothes.

A. With, as B. Since, with C. As, with D. While, when

7. Many foreign tourists____China the first time they pay a visit to this great country.

A. get through B. fall in love with C. try out D. join in

8. The Double Ninth Festival is a day for people in China to show          to seniors.

A. faith B. respect C. grace D. memory

9. The good thing about cycling is that you don't have to worry about_________ in a traffic jam.

A. sticking B. stuck C. being stuck D. stick

10. My seatmate’s carelessness          the failure in her physics exam.

A. tended to B. as a result of C. resulted from D. resulted in

第二部分 阅读理解(共两小节，满分37.5分)

第一节 (共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25分)

阅读下列3篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

The Thing About Yetis

Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and building snow houses. But even yetis complain about the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis: Sometimes they miss summer. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest of winter days. Those yetis, they’re just full of surprises.

But Excuse Me That Is My Book

Charlie and Lola have already won the hearts of readers in three winning books. And now they’re quickly gathering more fans as an animated series on the Disney Channel.

In this new tale, Lola has become interested in Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, the best book in the whole world. It’s funny, it has pictures, and it is “great and very interesting”. It’s the only book she wants to take out of the library. What will she do when she discovers that somebody else has borrowed her book?

Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales

Brer Rabbit is causing trouble again — this time it brings together all the stories from the Tales of Uncle Remus series.

The Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, were first published over a hundred years ago, and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series. Julius Lester makes some changes so the stories will be understood and enjoyed by new generations of readers.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse

A lively story about discovering the joy and meaning of Christmas.

When Mr. Mouse and his family move into a big house, they discover something new and wonderful: an evergreen tree decorated with lights and pleasant smells in the air. They hear about a happy man named Santa who brings gifts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on a day called Christmas. So Mr. and Mrs. Mouse decide that their family should celebrate Christmas, too.

11. What’s a secret about yetis?

A. They have snowball fights. B. They love summer as well.

C. They can build snow houses. D. They eat chocolate sometimes.

12. What may be Lola’s problem?

A. She couldn’t borrow her favorite book.

B. She couldn’t find a good book.

C. She couldn’t afford to buy her favorite book.

D. She couldn’t find a good library.

13. Which of the following books is rewritten for today’s readers?

A. The Thing About Yetis. B. But Excuse Me That Is My Book.

C. Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales. D. Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse.

B

Active Cities — A Glimpse into Global Fitness

Berlin: Sports City in Europe

In the middle of Europe, there is Berlin, a city famous for its love of sports. With more than 2,500 sports clubs, Berlin has many things for people who like to exercise. People like to ride bikes in Berlin, and there are special paths for bikes on the city’s old streets. The city also has a big running race called the Berlin Marathon, where runners from all over the world come to join.

Sydney: City of the Great Outdoors

Far away across the ocean, in Australia, is Sydney, a city that loves being outside. There is a famous path called the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk where people like to run and walk. Water sports are very popular here, and many people enjoy surfing and kayaking. The beaches in Sydney are not just for lying in the sun; they are places where people exercise and have fun together.

Tokyo: Old and New Ways to Stay Fit

In Asia, Tokyo is a city that mixes old and new ways to stay healthy. There are many places to learn martial arts (武术), which shows that the city values discipline and being strong. Tokyo also has many modern ways to exercise, with lots of gyms and yoga places for people who cared about their health.

New York: Always on the Move

Adding to our list, New York City is a place where people are always moving. From people running along Reservoir Running Track or Bridle Path early in the morning in Central Park to yoga classes on rooftops at night, New York is full of activity. The city’s parks are full of people playing sports, from basketball to tai chi. New York’s way of staying fit is as different as the people who live there, with something for everyone.

These cities show us that no matter where you are in the world, there are always ways to keep your body moving and stay healthy.

14. Who participates in the Berlin Marathon?

A. Cycling enthusiasts. B. Professional athletes.

C. Worldwide runners. D. Local residents only.

15. What do Sydney and New York have in common?

A. Both have famous beaches. B. Both have many sports clubs.