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2026年江苏省盐城市东台市第一教育联盟二模
英语试卷
满分:120分 考试时间:100分钟
一、、 完形填空 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,计 15 分)
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
In a village near a desert lived a young and successful businessman named James. 1 he had a lot, he often felt unhappy because of the endless challenges he faced.
One day, an old man came to the 2 with 100 camels. It’s said he could solve any problem. James went to see him and said, “I’m very unhappy with my life. I always have business 3 , family troubles and health problems. Please tell me 4 to make them disappear.”
The old man smiled and said, “I’ll give you an answer tomorrow morning, 5 first, can you do a small thing for me?” James agreed. The old man asked him to 6 the 100 camels for the night. The old man also asked him to make sure that they all sat down and 7 before he could go to sleep.
The next morning, the old man asked James how his night went. James said 8 , “I didn’t sleep at all. No matter how hard I tried, I 9 get all the camels to sit together. Even if I managed to get some camels to sit on one side, a few others would stand on 10 side.”
“That’s true. As you noticed last night, some camels sat down on their own, while others 11 some effort, and yet many camels did not sit even after lots of effort. Then after a while, you would see that even though they didn’t sit 12 , some of the camels finally sat down on their own,” the old man said.
James nodded. The 13 old man added, “Problems are just like camels. Some problems are solved by 14 , some are solved when you put in some effort, and some do not get solved even after you have tried your best. Leave such problems to time. At the 15 time, these problems themselves will come to an end.”
James felt a sense of understanding. It completely changed the way he saw life’s challenges.
1.A.Because B.Although C.Unless D.Until
2.A.farm B.capital C.hometown D.village
3.A.worries B.plans C.changes D.habits
4.A.what B.where C.how D.which
5.A.but B.and C.or D.so
6.A.take notice of B.take pity on C.take care of D.take part in
7.A.waited B.rested C.ate D.communicated
8.A.happily B.sadly C.quickly D.loudly
9.A.mustn’t B.shouldn’t C.might not D.couldn’t
10.A.other B.the other C.others D.another
11.A.required B.made C.included D.searched
12.A.at least B.at most C.at first D.at last
13.A.wise B.stupid C.strange D.angry
14.A.myself B.yourselves C.itself D.themselves
15.A.free B.spare C.wrong D.right
二、 阅读理解 (共 30 小题;每小题 2 分,计 360分)
第一节:阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Sixteen-year-old Ava, once a quiet and proud school magazine editor (编辑) lost her confidence after losing her position. To find herself again, she went hiking in the mountains. This wasn’t just a hike to clear her mind. Ava was on a journey to rediscover herself. Though the road was difficult, each step filled her spirit with new energy.
While walking through a hard part of the path, she saw something strange—a young eagle lying on the ground, hurt and unable to fly. It looked weak and helpless after last night’s storm. Ava felt sad and wanted to help it.
Right away, she made a camp near the bird and gave it water and food. The eagle watched her carefully, backing away at first. But Ava stayed, speaking softly with endless patience.
Day after day, she returned to help the eagle. She built it a small home, gently cleaned its wounded wing, and made sure it had enough food. Sometimes Ava wondered whether she was making a difference. Yet, as the eagle grew stronger, so did she.
Weeks later, Ava found the eagle standing tall on a rock, spreading its wings wide to face the rising sun. It got well completely. A deep sense of peace filled Ava’s heart—something she hadn’t felt in a long time. She saved the bird, but by doing so, she had found her own hidden strength.
Ava watched the bird flying with tears in her eyes—joy and sadness mixed together. The bird was free, and in that moment, she felt free too. Sometimes, helping others is the only way to discover the courage we’ve hidden inside.
16.Why did Ava go to the mountains?
A.She wanted to help the eagle. B.She went to rediscover herself.
C.She enjoyed hiking on her own. D.She planned camping near the bird.
17.How did Ava help the eagle?
A.She kept it in a cage. B.She trained the bird to fly.
C.She gave it food and water. D.She took it home for treatment.
18.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.The Brave Young Eagle B.A Difficult Mountain Climb
C.Ava’s School Magazine Job D.The Strength from Helping Others
B
Are you allowed to climb trees or go camping by the river? Most of the students reply with “No”. It’s not surprising at all. Although research shows how good it is for children to play outside, they still spend more time staying indoors. In fact, outdoor play has a positive (积极的) influence on children’s development.
Over the last fifteen years, schools have started to realize the importance of outdoor time. It leads to the development of many programmes that take learning outside the classroom. One of these programmes is Forest School which has increased in popularity over recent years.
Forest School is an outdoor learning programme and pays much attention to outdoor play in wooded spaces. In the early 1990s, a group of English educators went on a trip to Denmark. They noticed that open-air living was helpful for students. Upon their return from Denmark, they developed their first Forest School. Today the Forest School Association (协会) has more than 1,500members.
How does outdoor play stimulate learning? In Forest School, children are provided with chances to explore the natural environment and experience risks and challenges. Recent research shows that some changes happen to children. They are able to develop skills they have leamed at school in daily life. They work more closely with their classmates. They are more physically active. And they know how to move safely in the wild.
The World Health Organization has advised that children should have more chances to play in nature to grow up healthily. Forest School will help them fall in love with the great outdoors. It is also helpful for them to develop skills and creative thinking. All make preparations for later life!
19.From Paragraph 3, we know ________.
A.what Forest School is and how it was developed B.what educators thought of open-air living
C.the importance of outdoor time D.the popularity of open-air learning
20.What does the underlined word “stimulate” mean?
A.Prove that something is true. B.Make something more active
C.Stop something from increasing D.Develop something in an unusual way. .
21.What changes do children make according to recent research?
①They develop a better relationship with others.
②They can keep themselves safe in the wild.
③They feel comfortable when staying indoors.
④They put knowledge they have gained into use in daily life.
A.①③ B.②③④ C.①②④ D.①③④
C
For the first time, primary and secondary schools in Jiangsu gave students a three-day spring break in early April. Together with the Qingming Festival, children enjoyed a six-day holiday. The policy aims to help students relax, enjoy nature, and reduce study stress.
Many parents welcomed the break. “Spring is the best time for children to go outside and feel the season,” one father said. During the holiday, zoos and sports centers opened for free. Schools gave no written homework. A company in Kunshan even gave employees three paid days off so they could stay with their children. Tourism data showed that searches for family trips rose sharply online. One mother shared that her son finally had time to fly kites and paint flowers in the park.
However, some parents felt troubled. Both parents have to work, but children stay at home. “We can only ask grandparents for help or send them to daycare centers,” a working mother of two said. She worried that leaving children alone at home could be unsafe. Other parents worried that the extra breaks would break the rhythm of learning. They thought their kids should go to school as usual. If there were too many breaks, students may lose the habit of studying.
To solve these problems, cities like Nanjing asked schools to provide free care services. Parents could choose how many days of care they needed. Community centers offered fun activities such as calligraphy, chess, and traditional crafts. In Yangzhou, 44 community centers stayed open for students, with seven offering full-day services. The companies paid leave policy (政策) received wide praise. Following this example, all 13 cities in Jiangsu encouraged companies to offer flexible (灵活的) leave for parents of school-age children.
In short, the spring break gives students a valuable chance to rest and explore. But it also creates new challenges for working families and schools. Finding a balance between relaxation and childcare still needs more thought and better support from both the government and employers.
22.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A.The spring break in Jiangsu was three days long, including the weekend.
B.All parents supported the break because schools gave no homework.
C.Some companies offered paid leave so parents could stay with their children.
D.44 community centers offered full -day services in Yangzhou.
23.In paragraph 3, the underlined word “rhythm” most likely means ________.
A.the regular (有规律的) beat in a piece of music
B.the regular pattern (模式) of events
C.a repeated pattern of sounds
D.the repetition in a poem
24.Based on the article, which of the following statements best shows the writer’s opinions?
A.Children have more time to fly kites and play, but parents may struggle to find safe care for them during work hours.
B.Zoos and sports centers open for free, so families can save money and have fun together.
C.Frequent breaks may cause students to lose their study habits, which could hurt their exam scores.
D.Some companies give paid leave to parents, which makes the break perfect for every family.
25.Which of the following is the best title for this article?
A.How to Enjoy a Six‑Day Holiday in Jiangsu
B.Free School Care, and Community Activities
C.Jiangsu’s First Spring Break Brings Joy and Worry
D.Why Working Parents Welcome the School Holiday
D
Have you ever looked at a cat’s face and wondered what it is thinking? A fascinating new study from the University of California might have some answers. In a fascinating new study, researchers discovered that cats use 276 different facial expressions to show their feelings—far more than we have ever imagined!
①The scientists visited a local cat cafe in Los Angeles for over several months to observe (观察) 53 cats. They recorded 194 minutes of videos, carefully watching how the cats communicate with each other. Using a special system called FACS (Facial Action Coding System), which is normally used to study human expressions, they identified 26 unique facial movements in cats. These movements—like licking (舔) their nose, opening their mouth, or widening their pupils (the black part of their eyes)—combine in different ways to create all those expressions. They also found cats use 26 of these facial movements in total, which can be mixed to express how they are feeling. Dogs use 27 facial movements and humans use a total of 44.
②Out of the expressions they recorded, 45% were friendly and 37% were angry. “A friendly cat moves its ears and whiskers (胡须) forward while closing its eyes slowly—almost like a smile!” However, an angry cat often flattens its ears to its head, makes its pupils smaller and licks its lips,” said the team.
③Although the researchers aren’t sure what the cats were trying to communicate with each other using their faces, they plan to study cats in other places to improve their understanding. They also hope that the research could help animal shelters (收容所) improve the way they look after their cats. Some pet owners even suggest the researchers develop an app that scans a cat’s face to explain its moods—like a “cat translator”.
Next time your cat stares at you, pay attention—it might be “talking” with its face!
26.How does the writer start the passage?
A.By giving numbers B.By telling a story. C.By showing some facts. D.By asking a question.
27.Which of the following uses the most facial movements?
A.Cats. B.Humans. C.Dogs. D.Tigers.
28.Match the title with each part.
a. Why Does This Matter? b. Friendly Faces or Angry Faces?
c. How Did They Study Cats? d. Future Research on Cat Communication.
A.①a ②b ③dB.①b ②c ③aC.①c ②b ③d D.①d ②b ③c
29.What would be the best structure of the passage?
A.B. C.D.
30.What might the scientists do next?
A.Use an app to study cats’ expressions.
B.Build an animal shelter to look after cats.
C.Keep on studying to know more about cats.
D.Find out why the cats try to communicate with each other.
第二节:(一)根据对话内容,从下面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
A: The square is so wide, Eric.
B: Dad, look at the kite. How high it is flying!
A: 31 We can buy one over there.
B: Err…I don’t want to buy one.
A: Well, isn’t it interesting to fly a kite?
B: Sure. 32 Don’t you think DIY is a good idea and more interesting?
A: You’re right. But we need some materials. 33
B: Paper and sticks. You know I am good at making things. It is a piece of cake.
A: Really? 34
B: Don’t worry. I can search for it on the phone. I am always good at learning, right?
A: I think so. I will prepare some paper and sticks for you. 35
B: Thank you, Dad. I’ll try my best.
A.It’s easier said than done.
B.I hope you can make it.
C.Would you like to fly a kite?
D.Do you know what a kite is made of?
E.I can make one by myself.
(二)阅读下面短文,从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺,结构完整,其中有一项是多余选项。
How to Stay Awake During School
If you’ve ever stayed up or had a bad night’s sleep, you know it’s difficult to stay awake in class when you’re tired. 36 Here are some creative ways you can try.
Taking part in class
Listen actively to the lesson and discuss with your classmates. They are great ways to force yourself to stay awake because they need your mind and your body to work together. To listen to your teacher well, you should try to keep eye contact, face the speaker, and pay close attention. 37 Try to sit yourself near people who always volunteer in class and have a lot to say in discussion.
Keeping your body active
Walk around before or after class. 38 For example, go outside during breaks and get your blood moving to keep your body awake. Besides, you can move your body a little in your chair to help you feel refreshed. You can start by moving your hands, shoulders and neck. After you stop moving, you might feel tired again, but it can help a little bit.
39
Whether your class is in the morning, afternoon, or evening, eating three regular and balanced meals per day will help you fight tiredness. 40 But you should avoid heavy foods right before class as they can make you sleepy. By the way, especially in class, a bottle of cold water can work right away when you might start sleeping. Come to class with a bottle of cold water. You’ll also get a little energy from the coldness every time you take a drink.
A.Staying awake with food and drinks.
B.Exercise tells your body it’s not time for sleep.
C.So how to keep yourself awake?
D.Preparing a little water.
E.The food will give you energy and help you stay awake.
F.Also, group discussions are a great time to keep yourself awake.
第三节:阅读下面短文,用英语回答短文后的问题(1-4题回答字数不超过10字词)。
After meeting the Old Gentleman, the children’s days at the railway station became full of life.
One afternoon, when they were down at the station, they saw a truck standing on the roadside. It was full of something in sacks (麻布袋). The sacks were marked with the word “Guano”.
“I have seen them!” Peter said. “They are the same sacks on the barge (驳船) that were upset (侧翻) by the river.”
“Yes,” said Bobbie. “And I do believe this. Look at the name—‘Guano’. That’s what was on the barge.”
“So the sacks must go to Oswestry,” said Phyllis. “That’s where the barge was going.”
Just then, they saw the Old Gentleman coming along the platform.
“Look, it’s guano,” Peter went up. “It came off a barge that upset.”
The Old Gentleman looked at the truck seriously.
“Children,” then he said, “I need your help. I want you to go to the river and see if there is any more guano there. Can I trust you?”
“Yes,” said Peter. “Come on.”
They ran all the way to the river. There, they saw the barge, with some sacks on it, and the unlucky bargeman was sitting on the bank, sadly.
“You need help?” Peter asked him.
“Yes. But it’s hard work.”
“We don’t mind hard work,” said Bobbie.
The three children got on the barge and began to lift the sacks in the hot July sun. An hour later, they had got all the sacks off the barge and onto the bank.
They went back to the station and told the Old Gentleman what they had done.
“Thank you,” he said. “And now I need your help again. I want you to go with the truck to Oswestry, will you?”
“Yes,” said Phyllis. “But why?”
“Because I believe you can take charge of (负责) it. I want you to see that it gets there safely.”
They all smiled and got into the truck. ———Taken from The Railway Children
41.When did the story happen?
42.How did the children know where the sacks came from?
43.What did the children do to help the bargeman?
44.Why did the Old Gentleman ask the children for help twice?
45.Give an example of how you acted like the railway children.
3、 词汇运用
第一节:阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整,每词或短语限用一次。 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,计 15 分)
die in one’s spare time keep thousand chance
On the last day of last September, my sister sent me a message: The 1196 weather service will come to an end. So, if you want to listen, today is the last 46 .
For 20 years, a caller could dial 1196, choose an area and then hear the weather report read by a computer-spliced (合成的) version of my father’s voice. Dad has been 47 for 19 years, and the weather app would take the place of it soon.
Dad’s love for the job was beyond my imagination. He 48 making most of the recordings— 49 of words and phrases—after he had cancer. I remembered following him to the recording room 50 .
project take proud of complete Final
He would sit there for a whole day, reading thousands of words with headphones on. The familiar headphones and the exact pronunciation all 51 him back to his previous job as a radio journalist. And he was 52 his voice. It sounded strong still and held its fine timbre (音色) though he was in poor health.
The whole recording was really a large 53 with many parts. In the end, dad was too weak to go to the recording room. Then the sound engineer came to my parents’ house to 54 the last parts.
55 , I called the number for the last time, a well-spoken robot, speaking in my father’s voice, made me ache. It was another goodbye, so long after the last goodbye.
第二节:根据短文内容和首字母提示,在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整,完整地写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。 (每空一词)(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,计 10 分)
My trip to Yangzhou came in April, and I w 56 about the crowds. I am not a fan of visiting tourist attractions on holidays, because there are always too many people around.
L 57 , my two-day trip to Yangzhou was full of joy. My friend and I took a bus from Yangzhou Railway Station to the downtown area, where most tourist attractions were. Spring painted the city in rich c 58 , with different kinds of flowers blooming everywhere, just like beautiful pictures.
The Slender West Lake, one of the most famous places of interest there, was our first stop. The park, lined with willow trees, pagodas and loads of history, has enough to keep a visitor b 59 for the whole day. People say some parts of the lake are so n 60 that you can hear others’ words on the other side, just the slim shape that gives it the name the Slender West Lake. However, I could hardly hear my friend because of the crowds around us.
The Five-Pavilion Bridge, built o 61 the lake about 500 years ago, is a famous symbol of Yangzhou. It is always popular with visitors. Standing on the bridge, we e 62 beautiful lake views and fresh air.
Yangzhou is also famous for its gardens. We visited He Garden. Built in the Qing Dynasty, it is kept in good condition today. There are many delicate gardens and buildings inside, just like a small maze. A 63 it has some Western-style designs, it mainly shows the traditional beauty of the late Qing Dynasty. It was better to f 64 a guide so that we could learn about its history and enjoy its beauty more.
Walking along the corridor, I heard a boy say loudly to his mother, “How I wish I could live in such a beautiful house!” At that moment, I t 65 to myself, “How I wish I could live in such a lovely city!”
四、 书面表达 (共 1 小题,计 20 分)
66.在学习、生活和工作中,面对困难的态度直接影响解决困难的效果。作为学生,我们应该如何面对和解决困难?假如你是李华,请根据以下提示写一封电子邮件,与笔友Alice交流关于在生活或学习中你是如何面对和解决困难的。
注意∶
1. 要点齐全,适当发挥,语言通顺,意思连贯,条理清楚,书写规范。
2. 词数:100词左右(已给出的词数不计入总词数)。
3. 文中不得提及有关学生个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。
My View on Facing and Getting Over Difficulty
Dear Alice,
I am so happy to talk with you about my view on facing and getting over difficulty.
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2026年江苏省盐城市东台市第一教育联盟二模
英语试卷答案
1. B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.B 9.D 10.B
11.A 12.C 13.A 14.D 15.D 16.B 17.C 18.D
19.A 20.B 21.C 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.C
26.D 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.C 31.C 32.E 33.D 34.A 35.B
36.C 37.F 38.B 39.A 40.E
41.One afternoon./On a summer afternoon./On a July afternoon.
42.The sacks were marked with (a word) Guano./The barge had the word Guano./The sacks and the barge had the same word.
43.They got the sacks off the barge./They moved the sacks on to the bank./They lifted the sacks. 44.Because he trusted/believed in them./Because he believed they could take charge of it.
45.One rainy day, I helped a little girl find her mother./This summer holiday, I helped my neighbour fix his computer.(言之有理,皆可得分)
46. chance 47.dead 48.kept 49.thousands 50.in my spare time 51.took
52.proud of 53.project 54.complete 55.Finally
56.worried/orried 57.luckily/uckily 58.colors/olors 59.busy/usy 60.narrow/arrow 61.over/ver 62.enjoyed/njoyed 63.Although/lthough 64.follow/ollow/find/ind 65.thought/hought
66.My View on Facing and Getting Over DifficultyDear Alice,
I am so happy to talk with you about my view on facing and getting over difficulty.
In my opinion, facing difficulties bravely is the first step. When I was learning math, I often got stuck on complex problems. Instead of giving up, I would break them down into smaller parts. I also asked my teacher and classmates for help. Through these efforts, I gradually overcame my math difficulties.
I believe everyone can face difficulties with a positive attitude. Let’s encourage each other to be stronger!
Yours,
Li Hua
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