北京市昌平区第二中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

昌平二中2025-2026学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷

本试卷共5页，满分100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡上交。

第一部分  知识运用（共两节，30分）

第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One rainy evening, I was walking home when I noticed an elderly man ___1___ with his umbrella in the wind. He was having a hard time balancing his bags and keeping his umbrella up. Without thinking twice, I went over and ___2___ to carry one of his bags. The man hesitated for a moment, his eyes studying me carefully, but then smiled and ___3___ handed it over, clearly relieved by the unexpected help.

We walked together for a while, ___4___ about little things. He told me he had lived in the neighbourhood for over 40 years and ___5___ a few interesting stories from his youth, including how the area had changed over time. His stories were vivid, painting pictures of a simpler, warmer past. Finally, we reached his house. He thanked me sincerely and even insisted on giving me a small gift. I politely declined, ___6___ enough to have been of help.

A few weeks later, I was at a bookstore, looking for a novel for a school project, when I met the same elderly man. He ___7___ me warmly, his eyes lighting up with recognition, and asked if I had found what I was looking for. When I told him about my ___8___, he smiled thoughtfully and said he had a copy at home that I could borrow. To my surprise, he even gave me his contact information and said I was welcome to visit his library ___9___.

That day, I learned a simple act of kindness could create unexpected ___10___ and connections. Helping others doesn’t just make their day better; it enriches our lives as well.

1. A. struggling B. comparing C. meeting D. providing

2. A. promised B. offered C. failed D. pretended

3. A. suddenly B. quickly C. calmly D. gratefully

4. A. worrying B. arguing C. chatting D. asking

5. A. shared B. found C. heard D. made

6. A. clear B. brave C. wise D. happy

7. A. encouraged B. invited C. greeted D. touched

8. A. story B. search C. attitude D. hobby

9. A. together B. occasionally C. anytime D. intentionally

10. A. challenges B. differences C. imaginations D. friendships

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

A

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

By sending seeds on short trips into space, China is developing new crop varieties, ____11____ (contribute) to the advancement of agricultural science. This process exposes seeds to cosmic radiation (宇宙辐射), which changes their genes and leads to the creation of new varieties with greater diversity. Since China’s first experiment in August 1987, the country ____12____ (send) seeds from thousands of plant species into space using satellites and spacecraft, ____13____ resulted in the development of nearly 1,000 new plant varieties, grains, vegetables and fruits ____14____ (include).

B

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Dom Pecora taught himself to fix bikes by watching videos ___15___ he was a little kid. Afterwards, he started doing repairs to raise money for his dream mountain bike and even ___16___ (decide) to surprise six other kids with brand-new bikes. His biggest goal now is ___17___ (give) away 100 bikes or more per year to people who are suffering from health issues or dealing with homelessness.

C

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

A young supercycler Aleksandr, who is 11 years old, has raised more than £4,000 ____18____ charity after cycling 217 miles through Switzerland’s mountains. He was inspired to take on this challenge after a recent trip to South Africa with his family, where he saw ____19____ less fortunate people lived. Aleksandr’s money will go towards World Vision UK, a charity that supports children around the world. He said that the cycle was full of ____20____ (difficulty) but he wanted to help improve the lives of other children.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，38分）

第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The Young Innovators’ Forum was created by Dr. Linda Spencer in 2015. Inspired by her experience as a young researcher, she wanted to provide a platform for young minds to present innovative ideas in various fields. The forum invites participants from around the world to share their projects, attend workshops, and network with experts.

The Young Innovators’ Forum is designed to encourage creativity and critical thinking among students. Every year, the event is held at a different university campus, giving participants a unique experience of campus life.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15; 9:30 am — 5:00 pm Main Auditorium at Stanford University, California
TECHNOLOGY 9:30 am — 10:35 am	The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and its potential applications in daily life, this session aims to inspire participants to consider AI’s future impact. Dr. Susan Kim/Massachusetts Institute of Technology AI Pioneer Award
ART 11:30 am — 12:45 am	Exploring Digital Art Forms Introducing diverse digital art forms from 3D modeling to virtual reality, this session offers new creative inspiration for art enthusiasts seeking to expand their horizons. Max Huang/ University of California, Berkeley Emerging Artist Award
Lunch break 12:45 pm — 1:30 pm
SCIENCE 1:30 pm — 2:45 pm	Climate Change and Sustainability This talk explores green technology and sustainable solutions, aiming to raise awareness and a sense of responsibility among students.