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2026年初中毕业、升学模拟考试试卷 英 语 注意事项 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项： 1．本试卷共12页，满分为120分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、考试证号用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡上指定的位置。 3．答案必须按要求填涂、书写在答题卡上，在试卷、草稿纸上答题一律无效。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共65分） 一、单项选择（本题共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. — Ms. Lee, can I show you my poem for the school competition? — This theme is ______ a middle school student’s experience. Why not try your daily life? A. against B. beyond C. except D. through 2. — Lily, I saw a video of your little sister singing pop songs. Is that true? — Not really. AI learned her voice and then ______ the songs in the video. A. copied B. collected C. translated D. discussed 3. If you are feeling life just ______ be any worse for you, it will be challenging to think something cheerful. A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 4. — Have you heard of “health diary”? — Yes, it means a good habit that asks people to keep a ______ of their daily health information. A. record B. mark C. sign D. promise 5. — I’m thinking about learning to play the guitar, but I’m not sure if I have the talent. — ______ talent matters, it’s not the most important thing. Just give it a try! A. Unless B. Since C. Though D. Until 6. Tom is writing the first part of a report on how to choose a hobby. Reading and sports are always popular, but there are other things to think about before picking a hobby. If you like quiet activities, stamp collecting is easy to start and very relaxing. Many kinds of outdoor activities, like hiking, can help you stay healthy. Which sentence would support the topic? A. I like to read novels and poems in my free time. B. Hobbies can help people make more friends easily. C. My best friend is the one who often goes hiking with me. D. Gardening is cheap and needs less space than many other hobbies. 7. — Have you ______ finished your survey on community environmental protection? — Yes. I spent the whole weekend on it and it’s 100% done now. A. hardly B. mainly C. completely D. simply 8. — The disease often ______. this season. Remember to let in fresh air. — Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind and wear a mask in crowded places. A. runs out B. carries out C. works out D. breaks out 9. Which is the deep meaning of the famous line from the poem On the Stork Tower? To enjoy a grander sight, climb to a greater height. By Wang Zhihuan A. It highly praises how tall the Stork Tower is. B. It encourages people to keep trying for a higher goal. C. It tells us the Stork Tower is the tallest building in ancient China. D. It suggests that climbing a tower is the best way to enjoy the view. 10. — Would you mind showing me how to enter the computer system? — ______. Just click here and type your student number. A. Of course. B. That’s right. C. Not at all. D. I hope so. 二、完形填空（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “Today’s project is called ’Express Yourself’,” Ms. Carter announced to her class. “You are all going to create a self-portrait (自画像). Tell us something about yourself through the 11 you create. Let’s get started!” Staring at her blank (空白的) paper, Marites sat back. “Self-portraits are the 12 ,” she thought. But to her surprise, everyone else seemed to be working already. “How does anyone know how to begin?” Marites wondered, 13 rising. She was afraid that she could not make it at all. “Class, I can’t wait to see what you are going to share about yourself,” Ms. Carter said 14 . “You may show some of your favorite things.” She walked around, amazed at students’ work. “Ana, is that a spotlight (聚光灯) on a stage? Do you love 15 ?” she asked. Then, to Daniel, “Big headphones! What music do you like?” Marites felt a knot in her stomach 16 Ms. Carter stopped and looked over her shoulder. Her blank piece of paper seemed in a spotlight now. “Marites, you seem 17 .” “I… I just can’t do it. It’s too hard.” “Self-portraits are hard for many people,” Ms. Carter said. “Tell me, Marites, 18 seems extra hard for you?” “I can’t think of one thing that 19 me. I don’t even have a favorite food in my memory!” Marites 20 . “When I’m sick, my favorite food is chicken soup. At picnics, mango slices with salt. And on my birthday, apple pie. It is 21 for me to pick just one.” “That’s normal, Marites,” said Ms. Carter, “and there’s 22 wrong with not having one favorite thing. The fact that you have different ’favorites’ is really fascinating,” Ms. Carter went on. “What if you use this project to 23 many parts of yourself — your interests, feelings, even the foods you like sometimes?” 24 by Ms. Carter’s words, Marites gathered up different colored pencils, picking a bright orange that looked like a mango. Then, she decided upon a brown one to make a bowl of warm chicken soup… Finally, she filled her 25 with different sized and colored oval shapes to be her faces. Marites wouldn’t draw just one image of herself — she would draw several. And each one would suggest what she liked… sometimes. 11. A. song B. painting C. story D. film 12. A. funniest B. ugliest C. hardest D. loveliest 13. A. worry B. anger C. trust D. energy 14. A. successfully B. cheerfully C. carefully D. peacefully 15. A. drawing B. reading C. swimming D. acting 16. A. if B. so C. as D. but 17. A. stuck B. pleased C. moved D. hurt 18. A. how B. why C. where D. what 19. A. refuses B. represents C. solves D. finds 20. A. explained B. expected C. suggested D. supposed 21. A. important B. necessary C. wise D. impossible 22. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything 23. A. share B. improve C. change D. compare 24. A. Troubled B. Encouraged C. Amazed D. Worried 25. A. desk B. hand C. paper D. book 三、阅读理解（本题共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Following the success of the last World Cup in Doha, people can't wait to visit major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and Mexico City, To help you enjoy these unforgettable football moments, our agency offers three travel packages (套餐). Our strengths ·Top hotels We offer the best hotels in each city, close to venues (场馆) and entertainment — not in the far suburbs! ·Tickets available Our packages include official match tickets to make sure you have a smooth game-watching experience. ·Professional support Enjoy 24-hour service and free transportation throughout the event. You needn’t pay extra. ·Affordable prices With rich experience in the travel industry, we are able to offer the best deals. Choose your package Package A Explore the group round Package B Follow your team Package C Cheer for the winner 4 days / 3 nights 6 days / 5 nights 7 days / 6 nights 2 group matches 3 matches following one team semi-finals and final 4-star hotels 4-star hotels 5-star hotels a half-day city tour a 2-day city tour a 3-day city tour from $ 3,500/person from $ 6,500/person closing event: $ 3,000/person, not included from $ 12,500/person closing event: VIP seat 26. In which cities, will the 2026 World Cup be hosted? ①Mexico City ②Toronto ③Los Angeles ④Doha A. ①②④ B. ②③④ C. ①③④ D. ①②③ 27. Which of the following is an advantage of the agency? A. 24-hour stores. B. Free city tours. C. Well-located hotels. D. Half-price match tickets. 28. If Lisa wants to follow one team and attend the closing event, she should pay at least ______. A. $ 3,000 B. $ 6,500 C. $ 9,500 D. $ 12,500 B My family had a long-running cycle of growing up poor. Both my mom and dad came from large families with little more than the clothes on their backs. Their parents had also grown up with very little. When I was five, I showed an interest in machinery. By Grade 3, I was learning to program using the BASIC language. Then, one day in high school, my computer science teacher suggested that I attend a computer camp. He gave me a brochure (小册子), and I excitedly took it home. That excitement quickly disappeared when my mom saw the price of the camp: several hundred dollars. That evening, I went into my room and cried my eyes out. But a few weeks later, I got a phone call. It was the head of the computer camp telling me I had been admitted. I could hardly believe my ears. At that camp, I met many like-minded kids and learned how to build websites. It lit a fire in me. Ten years later, I received another call from the camp director. “I’ve found something I think you’ll want to see,” he said, suggesting we meet. When we did, he pulled out a long handwritten letter that my mom had sent when I was 15. She wrote that I was a smart kid. She talked a lot about my early love for machinery and computers. She ended by saying she couldn’t afford the cost of the computer camp and hoped with all her heart that they would still accept me. I broke down crying at once. Over the years, I continued to learn as much as I could. In 2014, I finally landed a job where I could use all my skills. Now, I’m proud to say that I’ve broken my family’s cycle of living poorly. And all I want to do now is to sit down with my mom and thank her for everything she has done for me. Without her, I would never have the bright life I have today. 29. What do we know from Paragraph 1 about the writer’s family? A. They lived a comfortable life for years. B. They often moved to new places for work. C. They suffered from being poor for a long time. D. They cared more about education than wealth. 30. What does the underlined word “admitted” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Refused. B. Punished. C. Changed. D. Accepted. 31. Why does the writer mention his mom’s letter? A. To show how much she supported him. B. To explain why the camp cost so much. C. To describe what he learned at the camp. D. To show the camp director’s kindness. 32. Which of the following best describes the writer’s feelings as the story develops? A. Calm → angry → bored → proud. B. Excited → sad → surprised → thankful. C. Sure → upset → nervous → lonely. D. Nervous → relaxed → tired → worried. C Since the popular TV series Born to Be Alive was shown, a large number of viewers have shared their thoughts online. Many think it feels like watching a documentary, as the series is filmed against the beautiful landscapes of Qinghai and is based on real stories. Where Is Sanjiangyuan? In the south of Qinghai Province lies Sanjiangyuan, the meeting place of waters that give birth to the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Lancang River. It provides around 60,000,000,000 m3 of fresh water for eighteen provinces and five other countries every year, becoming an important water source for millions of people in China. This land is rich in not only its water but many rare animals. However, it was once in danger because of hunting. The number of Tibetan antelopes (藏羚羊) dropped quickly from about 200,000 to fewer than 20,000. Born to Be Alive shows the efforts made to protect these animals. Who Are the Guardians? Born to Be Alive tells the story of Bai Ju, a young policewoman who joins a mountain patrol (巡逻) team. Together with Duo Jie, she fights against illegal (非法的) hunting and mining (采矿) and works hard to build a nature reserve. The character Duo Jie is based on two real people: Jiesang Sonandajie and Qika Zhabaduojie. They were pioneers of ecological (生态的) protection in Kekexili. In 1997, the first nature protection station in Kekexili was completed and put into use. Thanks to generations of protection efforts, there are now around 70,000 Tibetan antelopes. What Is the “Life Tree”? The answer is simple now. The “Life Tree” is Sanjiangyuan. The network of waters is like a tree of life. Seen from the air, the rivers spread out like branches and roots, forming a great trunk that holds the land together. Yet its meaning goes far beyond its shape. The patrol members are not only protecting Tibetan antelopes; they are guarding the animals and plants that depend on the area. After watching the series, many viewers continue to search for the real stories behind Qinghai’s ecological protection. The province, once taking no notice of the situation, is now drawing more attention across the country. Perhaps, through stories like this, more people will learn to listen to the heartbeat of the earth. 33. How does the writer lead into the topic about Sanjiangyuan? A. By describing the beauty of Qinghai Province. B. By introducing the popularity of the TV series. C. By presenting a meaningful documentary. D. By telling the real stories of the characters. 34. What can we learn about Sanjiangyuan according to the passage? A. Its river system is like a huge tree of life. B. It is the only home of the Tibetan antelopes. C. It is located in the north of Qinghai Province. D. It provides most of China’s fresh water every year. 35. What is the main purpose of writing this passage? A. To explain what the “Life Tree” means to the living things on earth. B. To describe the natural beauty and its importance of Sanjiangyuan. C. To introduce the life stories of the people who protect Sanjiangyuan. D. To tell how a TV series raised people’s awareness of protecting nature. 36. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A. Question → Example → Reason B. Fact → Problem → Result C. Introduction → Details → Conclusion D. Story → Comparison → Opinion D People hate mosquitoes due to their blood-sucking tendencies. Scientists, too, are troubled by mosquitoes and have been researching ways to keep them away. A team of researchers from Virginia Tech in the U.S. looked into different kinds of soap. They invited volunteers to test how four different soap flavors attract mosquitoes. After analyzing the mosquitoes’ behavior, the researchers discovered several chemicals in the soap that can influence the mosquitoes’ “choice of food”. Two chemicals, one with the smell of coconut and another with the scent (香味) of flowers, can keep mosquitoes away. The team also found that what matters to mosquitoes is not the chemicals, but rather the combination (混合) of chemicals with each person’s smell. For example, people who attract mosquitoes can be more attractive to them after using one type of soap. They can also repel (驱除) mosquitoes by using another kind of soap. “The findings were remarkable,” said senior author Clement Vinauger in a news release, adding that he would choose a coconut-scented soap to keep mosquitoes away. How these insects manage to find humans has also made scientists curious. According to a new study published in Current Biology, researchers built a “canteen” for hundreds of mosquitoes. In the 20-by-20-meter facility, there were six pads (垫子) that had the smell of different humans. The pads were heated to mimic (模仿) sleeping humans. They found that mosquitoes can track scents up to 60 meters. Also, mosquitoes are most attracted to a kind of chemical called carboxylic acid (羧酸), which is usually produced by bacteria on human skin. The smell of one participant wasn’t attractive to the insects, and researchers believed it was due to the person’s diet, which is mainly plant-based foods. By analyzing the chemicals that either attract or repel mosquitoes, scientists are able to improve mosquito repellent (驱蚊剂). With more studies, scientists believe changing a person’s diet could one day make them “mosquito-proof (防蚊的)”. 37. What did the researchers from Virginia Tech try to find out? A. How mosquitoes choose food in a right way. B. What soap scents can keep mosquitoes away. C. Why mosquitoes prefer certain soap flavors. D. What kind of people attract mosquitoes most. 38. What can we learn from the passage? A. Coconut-scented soap is the most useful in repelling mosquitoes. B. The number of chemicals in soap greatly affects mosquitoes’ sleep. C. The mix of chemicals and human smell influences mosquitoes’ behavior. D. Washing without soap is a useful way to keep mosquitoes away. 39. What do we know about carboxylic acid according to the passage? A. It is a chemical found on human skin. B. It can be used to keep mosquitos away. C. It helps mosquitoes attract other mosquitoes. D. It is present on human skin and attracts mosquitoes. 40. How could people make themselves mosquito-proof in the future according to scientists? A. By changing their genes. B. By eating certain foods. C. By using certain types of soap. D. By carrying mosquito repellent. 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “What do you think I should do?” asks your friend, as she sits beside you, waiting for your advice. This is no easy situation. Say something your friend disagrees with or something helpless, and you might feel you’ve disappointed her. It’s human nature to want to offer solutions when someone comes to you with a problem. It’s also easy to fall into the trap of simply saying that “Everything will be OK”. 41 But we often say that because we believe we need to say something. This is because we’re glad that our friend has come to us for help, even if we don’t really think we’re able to give it. So is it a good idea to try to give advice at all? 42 In fact, friends often really only want someone to listen to them. It’s important to try to work out whether they’re actually asking for advice, or simply wanting to talk over whatever is going round in their head. 43 There’s no harm in asking whether they’d like you to give suggestions. It’s also important to be honest. If you’re unable to think of a way to solve your friends’ problem, just say so. Your friends won’t feel upset, and you can still listen carefully and try to put yourself in their shoes. 44 You can ask yourself “What would I do if I were to experience the same thing?” Later you can go back to your friends with a few helpful suggestions. 45 It can be hard to listen to your friends going over and over the same thing without being able to help them. They will certainly be thankful if you just allow them to “talk it out”, though. Maybe they’re building up courage to take action, and need to convince (说服) themselves they’re doing the right thing. Just being there for them may be all you have to do to make things better. A. Friendship is the most important to us. B. This is not actually useful for your friend. C. The answer is yes if it’s done in the correct way. D. Sometimes a problem doesn’t go away overnight. E. Talking may make people feel better all by themselves. F. Then you can go away and try to think of something helpful. 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分） 四、词汇运用（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，根据语篇内容，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式或时态，使短文通顺、连贯。 Have you ever seen beautiful artworks with bright colors that seem to tell stories of an ancient time? Today, let’s explore the amazing Tri-colored Glazed Pottery of the Tang Dynasty, also (46) ___________ (know) as “Tang Sancai” in Chinese. Tang Sancai was made of clay (陶土). Craftsmen would shape the clay into figures, animals, and daily-use items. After that, they put special glazes (釉). These glazes were mainly in three colors: yellow, green, and white, which is how Tang Sancai got (47) ___________ (it) name. However, sometimes other colors like brown or blue were used. Since its creation in the Tang Dynasty, Tang Sancai (48) ___________ (serve) as an important window into the social and cultural landscape of that era. The figures made in Tang Sancai are (49) ___________ (true) remarkable (非凡的). Beautiful ladies with stylish hairstyles and pretty clothes show the fashion and lifestyle of noblewomen. They often hold fans or musical instruments, as if they are enjoying a relaxing day. There are also warriors with strong (50) ___________ (body) and serious expressions, ready to protect their country. The animals in Tang Sancai are also full of life. Horses are a usual subject, with well-defined muscles and long legs. Camels, with their humps and long necks, show the important role these animals played in (51) ___________ (connect) different cultures through trade. Tang Sancai was not only used for decoration but also had some practical uses. Some small Tang Sancai items (52) ___________ (use) as toys for children in ancient times. Also, it was often buried with the dead as funerary (葬礼的) objects. People at that time believed that these beautiful artworks could accompany (陪伴) the deceased after their (53) ___________ (die). Today, Tang Sancai is one of the (54) ___________ (value) treasures in the world. It is a symbol of Chinese ancient art. Many museums display Tang Sancai artworks, allowing people (55) ___________ (admire) their beauty and learn about the Tang Dynasty. So next time you visit a museum, keep an eye out for Tang Sancai, and you will be able to step into the glorious Tang Dynasty through these amazing artworks. 五、短文填空（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使短文通顺。 You may notice that horses appear in many Chinese idioms. These horse-related sayings tell us about Chinese (56) c___________ and ancient people’s wisdom. “A horse that covers a thousand miles” is perhaps the most famous horse idiom. It describes someone with many amazing (57) g___________. Chinese parents often use this phrase to encourage their children to achieve great things. The idiom comes from ancient times when people believed certain legendary (传奇的) horses could run 1,000 miles in a (58) s___________ day. “A swift horse needs a good rider” adds another idea. Talented people (“swift horses”) might be (59) c___________, but good leaders who can discover talent (“good riders”) are rare. This saying reminds us that having talent isn’t enough — you need someone who (60) t___________ you and gives you chances. “Ride a horse while looking for a better one” describes someone who keeps searching for better chances while managing their present situation. It is used to describe practical, ambitious (有抱负的) people who never stop (61) i___________ themselves. “An old horse knows the way” celebrates the wisdom that comes with (62) e___________. Just as an old horse remembers the safest paths through mountains, experienced people can guide others. This idiom shows that Chinese respect the elders and their plenty of (63) k___________. “A painted horse won’t run” warns against valuing appearance over substance (实质). No matter how beautifully you paint a horse, it will (64) n___________ gallop (驰骋). Similarly, beautiful promises without real action are worthless. This idiom teaches Chinese to value practical results instead of (65) e___________ words. These horse idioms show how ancient Chinese people noticed horses’ strength, speed, and intelligence, turning the notice into timeless lessons about human nature and success. 六、阅读与回答问题（本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 In any room, you can feel it before you see it — the person whose presence lights things up. It’s not about their titles or reputation. It’s energy, a kind of force that pulls people in, makes them want to help, stay, and believe. The difference between energy and ability is that ability can be taught, while energy must be developed. You can copy someone’s skills, but not their heart. You copy their methods, but miss the thing that makes those methods work — their inner state. Energy is built through intention (意图), character, and the way we treat others. High-energy people don’t just work hard — they believe, they uplift, they inspire. That’s what people remember, and that’s what they follow. People, events, and environments are always influencing one another. You draw into your lives what mirrors your inner state. If you’re open-hearted, the world answers in kind, but if you’re self-doubting, life starts to mirror that back at you. The energy you carry is what you send out. And what you attract is not accidental. Everything you experience is related to the energy you carry. As your inner alignment (一致) is improved, you’ll notice that certain people or problems quietly fall away. The right ones will find you. Your outer reality will catch up with your inner state. Basically, energy is where action, clearness, and creativity come from. When your energy is full, wisdom follows. You don’t have to force your way forward — life begins to answer in kind. So how do you raise your personal energy? Not through willpower, but through deep self-tending (自我维护). You raise your energy not by chasing more, but by throwing out what’s draining (耗尽) you. Are you always reacting to messages, or do you protect quiet time? Do your relationships make you more complete, or emptier? High-energy people are calm and quietly powerful. They build an inner life that’s energetic, stable (稳定的) and self-respecting. When you become a high-energy person, you stop chasing and start attracting. That quiet power is the force the world remembers. 66. What is the main difference between energy and ability? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 67. How do people build their energy? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 68. When does your wisdom come? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 69. What are high-energy people like? (List two points.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 70. What will you do to raise your personal energy?（请自拟一句话作答） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 七、书面表达（本题共25分） 生活中，我们时刻被爱所包围。假如你是李华，你校英语社团将举行主题为“Feel Love, Learn to Love”的演讲比赛，请用英语写一篇参赛演讲稿。内容包括： ◇ show what love is in your eyes ◇ tell one of your stories of being loved ◇ share the influence that this story has on you 注意：1．词数90左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2．文中请勿提及真实姓名、校名、地名等信息。 Feel Love, Learn to Love Hello, everyone! Love is all around us._______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $