北京市平谷中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试题

2025-2026学年度第一学期高二英语期中检测试题

2025.12

本试卷共11页，共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）

第一节 完形填空（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。

The school bell rang, signaling the start of another day. A voice announced through the speakers, catching everyone’s attention. “We would like to ___1___ you that there will be a tryout for the school’s ___2___ team today at 3:00 PM.” My friends, who were sitting around the table, turned to me with ___3___ expressions. “Are you going to join, Sarah?” they asked, their eyes filled with eagerness. I shrugged, not having given it much thought beforehand. “Why not?” I replied, mostly to myself. My experience in public speaking was limited. ___4___, the idea of challenging myself appealed to me.

As the clock struck 3:00 PM, I found myself standing outside the debate room, my heart pounding in my chest. The sight of my classmates, all eager and confident, made me ___5___ my decision. What if I stumbled (结巴) over my words? What if I appeared inexperienced?

Steeling my nerves, I stepped into the room, where the debate coaches were waiting. They asked me to deliver an unprepared speech on a given topic. I took a deep breath, gathered my ___6___, and began to speak. To my surprise, the coaches nodded in approval and I was ___7___ registered in the team.

Over the next few months, I dedicated myself to ___8___ the art of debate, and the support of my teammates kept me motivated. As the day of the debate competition approached, I felt a mix of excitement and butterflies in my stomach.

When the audience’s applause filled the auditorium after my performance, I felt excited. Their ___9___ ensured my hard work and built up my confidence. I realized that stepping out of my comfort zone had not only allowed me to discover a hidden _____10_____ but had also brought a sense of achievement and joy.

1. A. inform B. warn C. order D. promise

2. A. speech B. sports C. debate D. chorus

3. A. worried B. expectant C. confused D. confident

4. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. However

5. A. confirm B. question C. abandon D. delay

6. A. thoughts B. presents C. experiences D. puzzles

7. A. unfortunately B. unnecessarily C. undoubtedly D. unfairly

8. A. teaching B. appreciating C. spreading D. mastering

9. A. recognition B. suggestion C. contribution D. ambition

10. A. story B. secret C. talent D. desire

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

A

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。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

For a lot of people, becoming a millionaire is a symbol of success and they set this ____11____ their ultimate goal. They spend half of their time dreaming up ways of getting rich and achieving the success they expect, and the rest of their time thinking about all the things they will do once they become rich. ____12____, there are people — who have turned their backs on their millions and found other ____13____(form) of success in their lives.

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。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

Recently, fridge magnets inspired by the phoenix coronet (凤冠) have become a hit on social media. There are a flood of posts  ____14____ (share) purchase experiences, attracting large crowds to the museum shop. The magnets come in both wood and metal styles, and are delicately made ____15____ (reflect) the coronet’s original design. This cultural phenomenon is both encouraging and challenging, ____16____ demonstrates the huge potential in the market for cultural and creative products.

C

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。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

Personal anger and stress are nothing ____17____ (compare) to the real costs socially. Here are some figures about Britain: in the last 20 years, the number of cars on the roads ____18____ (go) up by 25%. Besides, traffic is one of the causes of ____19____ (globe) warming and climate change, as car engines produce various types of greenhouse gases. Almost 30,000 deaths per year are caused by air pollution and some types of cancer ____20____

(relate) to traffic pollution.

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）

阅读下列短文，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

EcoYouth Summer Program

EcoYouth is an engaging three-day summer program designed for students aged 12-16 who are passionate about understanding and contributing to environmental sustainability. Through a combination of interactive experiments, a visit to a leading green energy company, and hands-on project creation, participants will gain practical knowledge about protecting our planet.

Program Details

Students will choose one of three focus areas: Water Protection, Green Energy, or Waste Reduction. Each track includes expert talks, laboratory experiments, and a guided eco-project. Those uncertain about their choice may attend a brief introductory session. A separate talk will be offered for parents on adopting eco-friendly lifestyles.

Program Schedule

Day	Time	Activity
1	10:00-11:30	Introduction Session
	13:00-15:00	Focus Area Meeting
	15:30-17:00	Prepare for Field Trip
2	9:00-12:00	Lab Experiments
	14:00-16:00	Eco-Project Design
3	9:30-11:00	Improve Your Project