北京市昌平区2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级期末质量抽测英语试题

昌平区2025一2026学年第一学期高二年级期末质量抽测 英语 2026.1 本样卷含第一卷和第二卷。第一卷共94分，第二卷共6分，共100分。考试时长90分钟。第 一卷共10页，第二卷共1页。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， 将答题卡交回。 第一卷 第一部分知识运用（共两节，24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。 Of all the advice I've ever been offered,one piece stands out as the absolute worst:"Just be yourself."In theory,that sounds like great advice.But when you hear it five minutes before giving a(n)1 to a room of distracted teenagers,it feels like a death sentence. It was the morning of my big English speech day.I had practiced for hours and printed my note cards.I was nervous,but 2.Until my friend Sam said,"Don't stress.Just be yourself."That was the exact moment my heart3 a protest."Be myself?"I thought. "Which version?The awkward,overthinking version?Or the one that says 'thank you'when someone tells me good luck?"But there was no time to deal with my different 4 My name was called.I stood up,took a deep breath,and decided to take Sam's advice. I 5 the note cards,figuring I'd"speak from the heart." The first sentence was 6.But the second involved forgetting the word "symbolism." By the third,I was quoting a scene that didn't exist.I told a joke that no one understood and laughed alone 7 for too long."Just be yourself,"I thought,staring into my classmates' lifeless eyes.By the time I sat down,I had sweated through my shirt,forgotten half my points, and gained a new 8 for note cards.Later,I got a C+with the comment:"Enthusiastic but confusing.” Here's what I leamed:"Be yourself'is only good advice when your "self'is 9and prepared.In high-pressure moments,it's better to be your best self:the one who practices, plans,and knows when to 10 the note cards. 1.A.presentation B.announcement C.assignment D.interview 2.A.encouraged B.prepared C.moved D.annoyed 3.A.staged B.expected C.remembered D.imagined 4.A.chances B.passions C.personalities D.challenges 高二英语样卷第一卷第1页（共10页） 5.A.received B.abandoned C.valued D.examined 6.A.strange B.fine C.special D.long 7.A.excitedly B.coldly C.painfully D.politely 8.A.appreciation B.prediction C.suggestion D.solution 9.A.free B.brave C.eager D.calm 10.A.search for B.turn in C.back up D.stick to 第二节（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9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个适当的 单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域 作答。 The tradition of Chinese tea ceremony has developed for centuries.By the time it gained global recognition,local communities 11(practice)it for generations.In the past,this ceremony 12(perform)in quiet,traditional households.Today,it is being adapted to fast-paced urban life.Modemn tea houses are springing up in cities,13 busy people can experience a moment of peace.This ancient practice is teaching a new generation the art of slowing down. B It seems obvious now14 we acquire knowledge and understanding.To start with,we need questions.Then,15(find)answers,we observe the world around us and study the facts.After that,we consider possible answers and test each to find the right ones.16 we now tend to type a few keywords into search engines for answers, modern scientists and thinkers still solve the world's problems with this type of analysis. 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。 高二英语样卷第一卷第2页（共10页） Spend a term abroad with a group of Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) students interning (in Sydney!Whether in finance,technology,or the creative industries. you'll gain real-world experience and cultural insights that shape your future. Dates Fees Application Fee:$50 Priority Deadline Discount:Apply to an autumn term or academic year program by June 1 and automatically get a $400 discount.Apply to a spring term by October 1 and get a $400 discount.Discounts are taken off the final balance. PROGRAM APPLICATION DUESTART DATE END DATE COSTS Autumn 2026 September 28, December 19, June1,2026 $4,500 12 weeks 2026 2026 Spring 2027 October 1,2026 January 4,2027 March 27,2027 $4,500 12 weeks Highlights Gain valuable skills and expand your network with a weekly internship at a Sydney company or non-profit organization. Attend included activities that build career skills and develop cultural competence Connect once a week with CIEE Center Staff,who are available to help you make the most of your experience. In your free time,explore and have fun!From surfing lessons to hikes in nearby national parks,Sydney is full of activities. Reminders: To apply for the CIEE Sydney Internship Program,applicants must first email CIEE staff seven days in advance to confirm qualification ()age from 16 to 18 and have basic English ability.Pairs will be matched based on target positions and English levels.Finally, applicants must present two required documents by the application deadline:their basic health information and a teacher's recommendation letter. 17.For the Autumn 2026 program,applicants should A apply by Oct.1,2026 B.cover a total cost of $4,900 C.pay an application fee of $400 D begin interning on Sept.28,2026 高二英语样卷第一卷第3页（共10页） 18.The program enables students to A.explore nearby national parks for free B.join in events that improve career skills C.have daily access to CIEE Center Staff D.gain skills through weekly online courses 19.What do applicants need to do to apply? A.Select their preferred internship partner. B.Confirm qualification through an interview. C.Provide advanced English ability certificates. D.Hand in a reference letter from a school instructor. B On November 1,2025,I began a new journey of rediscovery through dance,performing in front of over 200 people at a school welcome party.It was a moment of reflection on how I had let social pressure change me and the beginning of a promise to never turn my back on dancing again. I was once a young girl who did endless ballet turns at home and in front of people. However,as I started school,my relationship with dance began to change.Dancing was only "cool"if you took extra classes and became skilled.Wanting to fit in and avoid judgment,I pushed my love for dance aside.I convinced myself that dancing wasn't something I could enjoy openly anymore. On October 22,2025,the dance team needed an extra person for a welcome party performance in one week.I didn't know what drove me to raise my hand.Part of me was hesitant,afraid of dancing in front of a potentially judgmental crowd,but something inside pushed me forward.Maybe it was that young girl within me,the one who loved to dance without fear,urging me to say "yes."We were dancing to a fast-paced song,and I had only a week to learn the dance while my teammates had been practicing for two months.Yet,I poured everything into learning it.Practicing was anything but easy.The pressure of keeping up with my team weighed heavily on me.Thankfully,my teammates were patient and supportive.Even stressed,I kept going,practicing every day for hours. On performance day,anxiety filled my mind.Would they notice missteps or laugh at me? But as I stepped into the spotlight,a wave of joy washed over me,and I saw clearly how much I had let social pressure hold me back.I realized it was never worth it to meet others' expectations at the cost of your own joy. 高二英语样卷第一卷第4页（共10页） 20.What did the author think of dancing after she started school? A.Cheerful. B.Satisfying. C.Disappointing. D.Stressful. 21.What drove the author to volunteer for the performance? A.A strong desire to dance again B.A sudden urge to prove herself. C.The deep trust from her classmates D.The need to escape from the crowds. 22.How did the author keep up with the team? A.She asked teammates for help. B.She used her past experience. C.She devoted all her strength. D.She took extra dance classes. 23.What can we learn from the author's story? A.Fortune favors the brave. B.Dream big and work hard. C.Stay true to what you love. D.Rome wasn't built in a day. C Many people often wish for an extra hour in the day,a feeling especially common in industrial societies.Why does this happen?Recent studies indicate that"time poverty"-the sense of having too much to do and too little time-depends more on how we perceive ( our time rather than how much we actually have. People usually view time as something objective and measurable but simply counting the hours of free time does not capture our real experience of time.While having too little leisure is indeed linked to lower well-being,the feeling of time poverty often comes from other factors.Constant interruptions,an ever-growing to-do list,and a lack of control over one's own schedule all exacerbate time poverty,even when the clock shows otherwise.Policies aimed at reducing time poverty often focus on increasing actual free time,for example,by regulating working hours.These measures are important,because lack of time is related to problems such as poor sleep,stress,and difficulty maintaining social relationships.However, if they do not also address people's subjective feeling of time pressure,their effect may remain limited. Research has tried to determine how much free time is"enough"for well-being.Similar to how economists set income poverty lines,experts have explored a time poverty threshold() Findings from large surveys suggest that having between two and five hours of free time per 高二英语样卷第一卷第5页（共10页） day corresponds to higher life satisfaction.Both less and more than that range can be linked to lower well-being.Yet the"right"amount is also personal.If free time is used actively-for hobbies,exercise,or meaningful interaction with others-even more hours can feel rewarding. On the other hand,if time feels broken,rushed,or wasted,people may feel time-poor even if they have several hours free. To reduce the feeling of time poverty,changes can be made on both personal and societal levels.Individually,people can try monitoring their day:noting what they do,how long it takes,and how they feel afterward.This may reveal habits that waste time or increase stress, such as scrolling through social media for too long.Socially,workplaces can help by allowing flexible schedules,minimizing unnecessary interruptions,and encouraging short breaks. Schools and families can also promote time-management skills and protect quality downtime. Even if a day were extended by one hour,if the quality and intensity of people's time use do not change,people's subjective feeling of time poverty would not improve. 24.What can we learn about"time poverty"from the passage? A.It is controlled by well-established policies. B.It can be measured objectively by the clock. C It results from a subjective feeling of time pressure. D.It improves well-being with over five hours of leisure. 25.What does the word"exacerbate"underlined in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A.Continue. B.Generate. C.Specialize D.Intensify. 26.What can be inferred from the passage? A.Broken free time is better than no free time. B.Active users of free time feel less time poor. C.Plenty of free time can ease the time pressure. D.Those with hobbies alike have similar free time. 27.Which would be the best title for this passage? A.Why Do We Long for Time So Much? B.Jlow Can We Unlock More Free Time? C.Why Does Time Poverty Affect Our life? D.How Will an Extra Hour Fix Time Poverty? 高二英语样卷第一卷第6页（共10页） D We are linked to every creature that has ever lived,just as our continued existence is wholly dependent upon other living things.But we are also connected to one another with a complexity no other creature can match.Ants and bees may have hive minds in a sense we can hardly imagine.Yet they have nothing on humanity when it comes to the world- spanning networks of technology,culture and communication that define our species.Our collective life is the richest,strangest and most effective thing this planet has ever seen. Thinkers like social psychologist Kenneth Gergen argue that the idea of an independent self makes little sense.Saying"I am angry"or"I love you"is not describing a private,inner state.Rather,we are performing within a relationship,using words and actions shaped by our culture.My love for you is not a fixed thing inside me;it plays out between us on a stage set by society.Our feelings are not unchanging treasure of a true self,but a series of connection between the inner and outer world.As Gergen writes,"I am linked,therefore I am." This does not mean we have no inner life,only that we cannot access or understand it by looking inward alone.Everything I know,hope for,and do depends on countless others,living and dead.Genetically,I am little different from humans ten thousand years ago,but mentally, I am "modern"in ways beyond their conception. Our knowledge of time and death unites and divides us;it is life's ultimate common ground and its most fundamental disconnection.Yet,love and language offer a counter-lesson. They show how connection can go beyond isolation ()even in the face of death. Philosopher Derek Parfit described how his fear of death lessened as he stopped seeing the self as a separate and independent being.He once felt imprisoned in himself,his life like a glass tunnel ending in darkness.After changing his view,"the walls of my glass tunnel disappeared.I now live in the open air." We must make meaning with the tools we are given:language,social roles,and technology.But we also have the capacity,collectively,to remake these tools and ourselves. This ongoing creation is the core of human history and hope.To write about love and death is to remind others we are mortal (A)yet never truly alone.To research anger and hate is to grow wiser.To think well about the world is to accept many voices and seek purposes that future generations may thank us for.As Parfit concluded,since human history may be just beginning,future humans"may achieve some great goods that we cannot now even imagine." 28.The author quotes Kenneth Gergen mainly to A.support a statement B.introduce a topic C.highlight a problem D.draw a comparison 29.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Human responsibility lies in preserving the tools. B.Our future depends mainly on the future generations C.People should use their collective creativity for the future. D.It is an individual duty to avoid thinking about negative topics. 高二英语样卷第一卷第7页（共10页） 30.What does the author intend to tell us? A.Connections enable humans to look inward. B.The self finds its meaning through relationships. C.Language and technology shape personal identity. D.Fear of death is the driver of cultural development. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You've probably seen the impossible happen,or at least thought you have.When a magician makes a card disappear,or throws a ball into the air,only for it to disappear,it seems that they are using amazing powers.But the magic isn't happening on stage.31 These illusions(work because of important processes that happen in our brains.Our senses provide an enormous amount of information about our surroundings.Our brains have developed ways of prioritising what's important.32 What we see or remember is actually a mental image. These mental processes are taken advantage of by illusionists to trick us into believing things in a particular way.In one famous trick,a ball is thrown into the air twice and caught and then disappears into thin air on the third throw.33 Our brains predict that the ball will leave the magician's hand,so we think we see it.The same process makes a dog run for a stick when we pretend to throw it. During a magic show,we are often led to think that we have a freer choice than we actually do.Magician-turned-psychologist Gustav Kuhn highlights how a performer's stare can direct our attention towards some things and draw it away from others.34 Kuhn has become a researcher using the techniques behind different magic tricks to see what we can learn about how the brain works.35 Understanding these could be important because while magicians use these tricks to entertain us,others use similar approaches to mislead us or spread disinformation. A.It's actually just a hand movement. B.In fact,it is all inside your own brain. C.Even babies naturally tend to follow where someone is looking. D.Audiences are often too excited to notice these small movements. E.We tend to notice the most significant and remember the most meaningful. F.Sometimes our brains mix up real memories with imagined ones during the trick. G.He's even worked with a toy firm to make magic sets explaining mental processes. 高二英语样卷第一卷第8页（共10页） 第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第36、37题各2分，第38题3分，第39题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 To be stung (by an ant or a bee raises-beyond the "Ow!"-immediate questions. How can a creature so tiny cause such remarkable pain?And why,when all you have done is to make a jam sandwich or eat a peach,does it carry out such a serious attack? Justin O.Schmidt wondered too,and spent his life trying to find out,hence his nickname, "The King of Sting".Over 35 years 150 different species of insects stung him.After being stung.he would immediately take out his notebook and stopwatch.and write it down. Most famously,in 1983,he developed the Schmidt Sting Pain Index,ranking the stings of over 70 insects from"1"to"4"according to their pain.Most he had borne himself,though coworkers joined in.The sting of a honeybee was his base value,since most people knew what a honeybee sting felt like,and it was rated at a "2".He also provided a line or so to describe each pain. Through his list he found that insects that live alone usually have a much less painful sting than those that live together in large groups.From this he reached the conclusion that stings allowed insects to get more food and build social structures.They needed to protect the nest,the workers and the immobile young worms.The greater the danger,the more poisonous the venom ()It's also worth mentioning that all the defending was left to the females. Male insects just hid or ran off.Most stings were highly effective.The intense pain of stings served not only to drive away a potential enemy,but to set off a fearful memory in those who had been stung so that the next time they met,they would stay away. He himself had never forgotten his first meeting with a bumblebee,which stung him on the neck when he was five.That didn't put him off,though.As a teenager,he had his own beehives.In his early 20s,he was on the road in a car to dig up and study harvester ants in Georgia.Their stings were curiously lasting.It was a pain that shaped his future. 36.What did Justin O.Schmidt do after he was stung over 35 years? 37.Why did he set the sting of honeybees as the base value of the Schmidt Sting Pain Index? 38.Please decide which part is false in the following statement,then underline it and explain why. According to Justin,the stings of insects that live in groups are more painful than those of insects that live alone because they face a higher level of dangers. 39.Among Justin O.Schmidt's qualities,which one(s)do you think will be important for us? Why?(In about 40 words) 高二英语样卷第一卷第9页（共10页） 第二节（20分) 假设你是高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim最近由于过度追求社交媒体上的完美 人际关系，经常感到焦虑不安，请给他写一封邮件为他提供建议，内容包括： 1.你的建议： 2.就以上建议简要说明理由。 注意：1.词数100左右： 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim Yours. Li Hua 二英诺样卷第一卷第10页（共10页）