江苏省无锡市江南中学2025-2026学年度第二学期初二期中考试英语试题

**基本信息** 以高铁科技、沙漠生态研究、凤翔泥塑等时代与文化素材为载体，通过完形填空、阅读表达等题型，融合语言能力与文化意识考查，适配初二期中英语综合能力评估需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |完形填空|10题/10分|代词、连词等语法，动词辨析|以“中国高铁体验”为情境，考查语境理解与词汇运用| |阅读理解|13题/22分|细节理解、推理判断、主旨归纳|素材涵盖酒店广告（实用信息）、沙丘生态研究（科学热点）、文学改编（《警察与赞美诗》选段）| |阅读表达|5题/10分|信息提取、文化理解|围绕凤翔泥塑制作流程与文化意义，考查跨文化意识与语言输出| |书面表达|1题/20分|经历描述、收获分享|结合“身体或心灵在路上”主题，要求联系自身旅行或阅读经历，体现思维品质与表达能力|

无锡市江南中学2025-2026学年度第二学期初二期中考试 一、完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面四个答案中选择可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。(本大题共10分，每小题1分) High-speed railways have greatly changed people's lives in recent years. More and more Chinese people would like to travel from one city to —____21___ by high-speed train. Many young people even choose to live a “twins life”— living in a quiet city ___22___ working in a busy and modern city. “I had my first chance to take the high-speed train last week when I had a business meeting in Beijing,” John said. As somebody who disliked public transport all the time in the US, John was ___23____ about his travelling experience at first. But later he was really amazed at China's high-speed trains after ____24____ in Beijing. “Trains in China are clean and the seats are very huge. I can't even ____25___ how fast the train is moving,” John told us. If there were no windows, most people wouldn't be able to tell when we ___26___ or when we were travelling at 300 km/h. Even a coin can keep its balance on the train. ___27___, you can enjoy nice food and drinks on the train. Compared with other kinds of public transport, high-speed rail means the least noise and ___28___. Besides providing fast and enjoyable services for people, it can also protect the environment. Maybe this is the reason why the Chinese government has ___29___ building its railway all the time. It is reported that a new type of “flying train”, which can run at 4,000 km/h, is on the way. If the train is completed, with its ____30____ five times faster than that of a plane, it will change the whole world's travel mode. Just imagine one picture: you close your eyes as soon as you get on the train. After taking a short rest and waking up, congratulate: welcome to China! ( )21. A. other B. another C. the other D. the others ( )22. A. if B. when C. until D. while ( )23. A. happy B. excited C. worried D. sad ( )24. A. arriving B. joining C. studying D. living ( )25. A. look B. see C. feel D. listen ( )26. A. stopped B. moved C. woke D. flew ( )27. A. However B. Moreover C. Still D. Instead ( )28. A. shake B. cost C. waste D. pollution ( )29. A. kept B. missed C. started D. practiced ( )30. A. time B. cost C. speed D. space 二、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。(本大题共22分，每小题2分) (A) ( )31. Which hotel offers the best view of the Empire State Building? A. The Empire State View Hotel B. Midtown Budget Inn C. Greenwich Village Suites D. Brooklyn Bridge Hotel ( )32. Which hotel is the most suitable for a traveller who loves nature and quietness? A. The Empire State View Hotel B. Midtown Budget Inn C. Greenwich Village Suites D. Brookly n Bridge Hotel ( )33. The passage is probably taken from a __________ . A. fashion magazine B: travel guidebook C. business report D. science journal (B) A new study from Nanjing University found that the dunes(沙丘)in western China's deserts are moving more slowly now. According to the study, dunes form in places with a lot of sand and little water. They change shape and move depending on how the wind blows. movement of sand dunes The team studied dunes in western China's deserts using pictures from 1986 to 2021. Satellites(卫星)took these pictures from the sky. The team found out that the movement speed of dunes has slowed down by 30 percent. In the area with the fastest drop, the speed of dune movement has dropped from about 9 meters each year to 4.5meters each year The main reason is that the wind is not as strong, so it carries less sand, noted China Science Daily. This finding supports the idea of"global wind stilling". It means wind near the ground is slowing down worldwide. As the slower wind takes away less sand; sandstorms happen less often. This helps plants grow back in dry areas. However, slower near-ground wind can also make wind power work less well. It might also make it harder for pollution to go away, said researchers from Nanjing University. ( )34. According to the study, what causes dunes to move? A. B. C. D. ( )35.What is the correct order of the following events? a. There are fewer sandstorms. b. The wind carries less sand. c. Wind speed slows down near the ground. d. Plants grow back in dry areas. A. a-d-b-c B. c-b-a-d C. a-b-c-d D. c-a-d-b ( )36.What might happen if ground-level wind keeps getting slower? A. Wind power will work much more easily. B. There will be less air pollution in cities near the desert. C. Stronger typhoons will form more often over the oceans. D. Deserts could gradually become less sandy and greener. ( )37.What can we infer from the passage? A. Satellites were first used to study desert dunes in 1986. B. The stronger the wind is, the fewer sandstorms there will be. C. Global wind stilling only brings good changes to the environment. D. The slowing-down of dune movement is mainly caused by weaker wind. (C) The cold wind swept away the last piece of warmth. A dead leaf fell at Soapy's feet. That was a special sign for him that the cold winter was coming. The three months' life in the prison(监狱)on Blackwell's island was what he wanted. Three months of free food every day and a bed every night, three months safe from cops(警察).This seemed the most expected thing to Soapy in the world. For years, the prison had been his winter home. There were many easy ways of doing this. The best way was having a good dinner at a fine restaurant. Then he would say that he had no money to pay. And then a cop would be called. The cop would catch him. He would be taken to a judge. The judge would do the rest. Thinking about this, he had a spark of hope in his heart. But when Soapy put his foot inside the restaurant door, the waiter saw his broken old shoes and clothes. Strong hands pushed Soapy around and moved him outside again. The failure for the first time let him down. Days later, Soapy went to a shop. It had a wide glass window. Soapy picked up a big stone and threw it through the glass. People came running around the comer. A cop was the first among them. Soapy stood still, and he smiled happily when he saw the cop. "Where's the man that did that?" asked the cop. "Don't you think that I might have done it?" said Soapy. What he wanted was coming toward him. But the cop didn't consider Soapy. That's because men who break windows do not stop there to talk to cops. They run away as fast as they can. The cop saw a man further along the street, running. He ran after him. Soapy's heart was filled with sadness, and he walked slowly away. He had failed two times. —Adapted from The Cop and the Anthem ( )38.How does the story begin? A. By giving examples. B. By listing numbers. C. By describing the environment. D. By asking questions. ( )39.What does the underlined word "This" refer to in paragraph 2? A. Being sent to the prison. B. Having free food. C. Being away from cops. D. Having a warm bed. ( )40. Why didn't the police consider Soapy as the man who had thrown the stone? A. Because Soapy looked friendlier and more honest than others. B. Because the co p believed the man wouldn't stop there and talked to him. C. Because the kind co p always thought about the good side of people. D. Because the co p had already known who had broken the window before. ( )41. How did Soapy's feelings change according to the passage? A. hopeful-upset-happy-sad B. hopeful-upset-sad-happy C. upset-hopeful-happy-sad D. upset-hopeful-sad-happy 三、信息还原 根据对话内容和所给句子选项，将对话补充完整，使其通顺达意，选项中有两项为多余选项。(本大题共10分，每小题2分) The Journey of Self-Discovery People make long journeys to different countries. ___42___ However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery? Here are four tips for you. Find out your most valuable ability. You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skill at football. But which of them are you proud of? ___43___ This will help you know yourself better. Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project. Get out of your comfort zone. It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar area. However,in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. ___44___ This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes. ___45___ It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to re think what you always believe. People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. ___46___ As you go through life,many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life's greatest adventure. A. You need to find out the answer. B. Discover and share different cultures. C. Some even make their way into space. D. Spend your time in a new environment. E. They even have a great time during the journeys. F. In fact, the self-discovery journey is a lifelong task. G. For example, you can go out for some rock climbing. 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 共48分) 四、词汇运用 (本大题共10分，每小题1分) (A)根据句意和汉语注释，在答卷标有题号的横线上，写出单词的适当形式。 47. Travelling can bring us a ____________ (大量的)of memories and wonderful feelings. 48. We can go almost ____________ (任何地方)we like if we have time and money. 49. ____________ (即使)some journeys are tiring, they are still valuable. 50. We are sure we will have an ____________ (优秀的)trip this summer vacation. 51.We decide to ____________ (预定)tickets and hotels online in advance. (B)根据句意，在答卷标有题号的横线上，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。 52.This book is very ____________ (education).We can learn a lot from it. 53.There you can learn a lot about our ____________ (hero)great efforts during hard times. 54.I think no one can ____________ (true)understand how much I love these stories. 55.I spent a lot of time ____________ (describe)my feelings about the book to my friends. 56.Good ____________ (communicate)skills help me share my ideas better with others. 五、动词填空用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答卷标有题号的横线上。(本大题共8分，每小题1分) 57.If you ____________ (not know)what to read, start with a classic. 58.The other day, I ____________ (pick)up The Old Man and the Sea from the school library for the first time. 59.While I ____________ (enjoy)the story of the old man fighting with the big fish, my sister came in and asked me to lend her the book after I finished it. 60.Now, please keep quiet. My sister ____________ (read)the same book in her room. 61.I ____________ (learn)a lot from Hemingway since I began to read his works. 62.Therefore, I ____________ (share)my thoughts about it at the reading club next Friday. 63.I want to tell my classmates: to face difficulties in life bravely, we must ____________ (learn)from the old man's spirit. 64.After finishing a book, I often wonder which book ____________ (choose)next, but reading itself is always the right answer. 六、阅读表达阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每小题答案不超过10个单词。(本大题共10分，每小题2分) Fengxiang clay figurines are a well-known form of traditional Chinese folk art from Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province. With a history of thousands of years—dating back to the Neolithic Age, these vivid and colorful sculptures are not only works of art but also an important symbol of Shaanxi's rich culture, deeply loved by people both at home and abroad. In the early days, local people used clay to make simple daily tools and objects for worship. As pottery-making skills continued to develop, the art of clay figurine-making slowly took shape. It finally reached its golden age during the Ming and Qing dynasties, becoming popular among common people and widely used in festivals, weddings and other important events to bring joy and good wishes. Their production process is complex and needs great patience. First, artisans choose high-quality local clay. Next, they knead, pound and filter it to take out impurities(杂质).Then, they shape the clay into lively forms like tigers and historical characters by hand or simple tools. After that, the shaped clay goes through natural drying and high-temperature firing. Finally, the most important step—painting—is carried out, with bold, bright colors to create strong visual contrast. These clay figurines carry deep cultural meanings. For example, tiger-shaped figurines are believed to drive off evil spirits and bring good luck to families. To protect this valuable traditional art, the local government has set up training centre s to teach young people the making skills, while some young artisans are trying new things through mixing traditional styles with modern designs to attract more young people. 65. Where are Fengxiang clay figurine s from? _______________________________________________________________________________ 66. When did Fengxiang clay figurines enter their golden age? _______________________________________________________________________________ 67. How many steps are required to make Fengxiang clay figurines? _______________________________________________________________________________ 68. How does the local government protect Fengxiang clay figurines? _______________________________________________________________________________ 69. What can you do to keep traditional arts like Fengxiang clay figurines alive? _______________________________________________________________________________ 七、书面表达 (本大题共20分) 阳光中学正在开展“Either Your Body or Your Mind Is on the Way”为主题的英语演讲比赛，你将代表班级进行演讲。请结合自身经历，谈谈你经历的一次旅行或看过的一本好书，分享旅行或阅读的收获。 注意事项： 1.演讲稿内容须包含所给要点，要求语句通顺、意思连贯、符合题意； 2.词数在90个左右，演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.演讲稿中不得使用真实的个人及学校信息。 Hello, everyone! We students should always improve ourselves. Just as the saying goes, either your body or soul must be on the way. Today I want to introduce my own experiences. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 无锡市江南中学2025-2026学年度 第二学期 期中考试 初二年级 英语学科附加卷 2026.4 Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have changed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, it's really full of hidden false realities. The median income recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018.TikTokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month—$360,000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video. This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid "job", it develops undesirable(不应得的)admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause problems later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of TikTok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive. Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this problem. "It sounds great to make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it's only online." Again, as a fellow consumer of TikTok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I'm not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15-second video teach young people? ( )1. What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Social networking B. Making money on social media. C. A job offered by TikTok D. Staying connected to the Internet. ( )2. What do the numbers given in paragraph 2 show? A. TikTokers can easily earn much money. B. All TikTokers are richer than average people. C. TikTokers earn much more than average people. D. Most TikTokers can become millionaires overnight. ( )3. Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users? A. They are likely to develop false value. B. They tend to live an adult life too soon. C. They may abandon other social media. D. They are forced to pay for certain services. ( )4. What can we infer from Richard Colyer's comments? A. Young TikTokers should be banned from making money B. TikTok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely. C. Contents of videos need checking before their release online D. It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos. ( )5. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Making Money on TikTok: A Good Chance for Teens. B. TikTok: Entertainment and Its Negative Effects on Teens C. TikTok: A Popular Platform to Show Yourself and Earn Money D. TikTok's Money-Making Phenomenon: Hidden Harms and Proper Use 答案 一．完型 1-5BDCAC 6-10ABDAC 二．阅读 1-3ACB 4-6CBDD 7-11CABD 三．信息还原 CAGDF 四．词汇 1.wealth 2.anywhere3.Although4.excellent5.book 6.educational7.heroes’8.truly9.describing10.communication 五．动词 1.don’t know 2.picked 3.was enjoying 4.is reading 5.have learnt 6.will share 7.learn 8.to choose 七．阅读表达 1.Fengxiang County,Shanxi Province 2.During the Ming and Qing dynasties 3.5 steps 4.It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills 5.We can make then in art classes at school 八．作文 附加题 BCABD 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $