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2026年中考第二次模拟考试 英语 答题注意事项 1．本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间120分钟。 2．请将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷或草稿纸上无效。 3．答选择题时使用2B铅笔，把答题卡上对应题号的选项字母涂满、涂黑。如需修改，请用绘图橡皮轻擦干净再选涂其他选项。 4．答非选择题时使用0.5mm黑色签字笔，在答题卡上对应题号的答题区域书写答案。注意不要答错位置，也不要超界。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共60分） 一、单项选择（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 1. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse is a ________ of power and courage. A. secret B. symbol C. spirit D. system 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：2026年是马年。在中国文化中，马是力量和勇气的象征。 secret秘密；symbol象征；spirit精神；system系统。根据常识，马在中国文化中常被视为力量和勇气的象征，应填symbol。 2. The volunteer work makes me realize that even a small act of kindness can bring ________ great. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：志愿者工作让我意识到，即使是小小的善举也能带来一些伟大的东西。 something某物/一些事情（常用于肯定句）；nothing没有什么；anything任何事物（常用于否定句或疑问句）；everything一切事物。根据题干“can bring…great”可知，这是一个肯定句，表示“带来一些伟大的东西”，应填something。 3. In general, comfort food, like milk tea, can make us ________ when we feel blue. A. helpful B. useful C. beautiful D. cheerful 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：一般来说，安慰食物，像奶茶，当我们感到忧郁时能使我们快乐。 helpful有帮助的；useful有用的；beautiful美丽的；cheerful快乐的。根据“comfort food”和“when we feel blue”可知，安慰食物能在我们难过时改善心情，使我们变得快乐，make sb cheerful表示“让某人开心”，符合语境。 4. It is a rule that passengers ________ smoke in the high-speed railway. A. wouldn’t B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. couldn’t 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：乘客禁止在高铁上吸烟是一条规定。 考查情态动词。wouldn’t不会；needn’t不必；mustn’t禁止；couldn’t不能。根据“It is a rule that…”（这是一项规定）可知，此处强调强制性的禁止，故选C。 5. We cannot enjoy the outdoor trip ________ the weather gets fine this weekend. A. unless B. if C. since D. because 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们不能享受户外旅行，除非这个周末天气变好。 unless除非/如果不；if如果；since自从；because因为。根据“We cannot enjoy the outdoor trip...the weather gets fine this weekend.”，天气变好是享受户外旅行的条件，那么天气“如果不”好，就不能享受户外旅行。应填unless。 6. —How can I get the food online as soon as possible? —JD Takeout is also a good way. JD Takeout can send it to you if your food ________. A. orders B. will order C. is ordered D. will be ordered 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我怎样才能最快在网上获取食物？——京东外卖也是个好选择。如果你的食物订好后，京东外卖可以送给你。 考查一般现在时的被动语态。orders三单形式；will order一般将来时；is ordered一般现在时的被动语态；will be ordered一般将来时的被动语态。根据if条件句主情从现原则，主句是含情态动词的现在时，从句用一般现在时表将来；此处“your food”与“order”是被动关系，因此用一般现在时的被动语态。故选C。 7. —__________ encouraging the girl’s speech is! —Yes, we should try our best to study during the following month. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——这个女孩的演讲多么鼓舞人心啊！——是的，我们应该在接下来的一个月里尽最大努力去学习。 考查感叹句。感叹句的句型有两种：“What+(a/an)+adj.+n.+主语+谓语”或“How+adj./adv+主语+谓语”，分析句子可知，中心词为形容词“encouraging”，该句为how引导的感叹句，故选A。 8. — Jerry, don’t ________ too late, or you’ll feel sleepy in class tomorrow. — OK, Mum. A. get up B. pick up C. stay up D. wake up 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——杰瑞，不要熬夜太晚，否则明天上课你会困的。——好的，妈妈。 get up起床；pick up捡起/接人；stay up熬夜；wake up醒来。根据“or you’ll feel sleepy in class tomorrow”可知，熬夜会导致上课犯困，应填stay up。 9. —My cousin is coming to Suqian. Could you advise ________ first? —Luoma Lake is a must-see, I think. I enjoy the beautiful sunset there. A. when he should visit B. where he should visit C. when should he visit D. where should he visit 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我表哥要来宿迁。你能建议他先去哪里吗？——骆马湖是必看的，我想。我喜欢那里美丽的日落。 when he should visit他应该什么时候去（陈述句语序，询问时间）；where he should visit他应该去哪里（陈述句语序，询问地点）；when should he visit错误语序；where should he visit错误语序。根据答句“Luoma Lake is a must-see”可知，建议去的是地点，问句询问“哪里”，应用where引导宾语从句，且从句用陈述句语序，应填where he should visit。 10. —I think reading English novels is a good way to improve our writing skills. —________ It can also help us learn new words and expressions. A. No problem. B. Why not? C. How amazing! D. I couldn’t agree more. 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我认为阅读英文小说是提高我们写作技能的好方法。——我完全同意。它还能帮助我们学习新的单词和表达。 No problem没问题；Why not为什么不呢；How amazing太神奇了；I couldn’t agree more我完全同意。根据回答的后句“It can also help us learn new words and expressions.”可知答语者赞同对方的观点并补充理由，此处表示强烈赞同，应填I couldn’t agree more。 二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was in Grade 7, I was a very shy boy. I was afraid to speak in front of others. Every time our teacher asked a question, I would put my head down and ____11____ not to be called on. One day, our English teacher Mrs. Li told us that every one of us needed to give a short speech in front of the class. My heart felt ____12____ right away. I thought to myself, “I can’t do this. Everyone will laugh at me.” I tried to think of an ____13____. I told Mrs. Li that I felt much too nervous to speak in public. She smiled gently and said, “Mike, the only way you can grow is to ____14____ the things you fear. Why don’t you start by writing down all the things you want to say first?” ____15____ her advice, I went home and wrote a short speech about my favourite hobby—reading. I practiced giving the speech ____16____ the mirror every night. At the very beginning, my voice was so low that I could ____17____ hear what I was saying myself. However, I got a little bit better slowly as days passed. ____18____, the big day for our speeches came. When my name was called, my heart ____19____ so fast that I could almost feel it in my throat. I stood up from my seat and walked slowly to the front of the classroom. For a short moment, my mind went completely blank. I could not remember a ____20____ word of my speech. I looked out at my classmates: some of them were smiling at me, while others just waited patiently. Then I saw Mrs. Li nodding at me kindly. I breathed deeply to calm myself down and started my speech. The first few sentences came out with a shake in my voice, but I just ____21____ going. To my surprise, the words started to ____22____ naturally. When I finally finished my talk, the whole classroom broke into loud ____23____. That day, I learned an important life lesson: the greatest enemy we face is not other people, but the fear deep inside ____24____. Whenever I feel afraid of trying something new, I always remind myself, “Just take that first ____25____ bravely.” That one small step has changed me completely forever. 11. A. decide B. hope C. guess D. know 12. A. heavy B. warm C. soft D. tired 13. A. example B. offer C. answer D. excuse 14. A. avoid B. face C. forget D. hide 15. A. Giving B. Keeping C. Following D. Offering 16. A. behind B. beside C. in front of D. in the front of 17. A. nearly B. really C. clearly D. hardly 18. A. Usually B. Luckily C. Finally D. Suddenly 19. A. moved B. shook C. jumped D. beat 20. A. only B. simple C. single D. whole 21. A. stopped B. kept C. finished D. enjoyed 22. A. come out B. run out C. break out D. hand out 23. A. cries B. smiles C. words D. cheers 24. A. himself B. ourselves C. herself D. themselves 25. A. step B. word C. look D. chance 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在七年级时非常害羞，在英语老师的鼓励下通过写稿和练习，最终成功完成课堂演讲的故事。 【11题详解】 句意：每当老师提问时，我就会低下头，希望不要被点到。 作者因为害羞，把头低下是“希望”老师别叫他，hope“希望”符合。decide“决定”语气过强，guess“猜”，know“知道”，均不符合此时的心理活动。 【12题详解】 句意：我的心立刻感到很沉重。 听到要演讲，作者感到压力巨大，用“沉重”来形容心情，heavy“沉重的”符合。warm“温暖的”，soft“柔软的”，tired“疲倦的”，均与紧张焦虑的情绪不符。 【13题详解】 句意：我试图想出一个借口。 作者想逃避演讲，试图找“借口”，excuse“借口”符合。example“例子”，offer“主动提议”，answer“答案”，均与逃避的意图不符。 【14题详解】 句意：你成长的唯一方式是面对你害怕的事情。 老师鼓励他“面对”恐惧，face“面对”符合。avoid“避免”与成长方式相反，forget“忘记”，hide“隐藏”，均不符合鼓励的语境。 【15题详解】 句意：遵循她的建议，我回家写了一篇关于我最喜欢的爱好——读书的简短演讲稿。 上文老师建议他先把想说的写下来，他按照老师说的去做，Following her advice“遵循她的建议”，Following“遵循”符合。Giving“给”，Keeping“保持”，Offering“提供”，均与“按建议行事”不符。 【16题详解】 句意：我每天晚上都在镜子前练习演讲。 在家练习演讲时，需要站在“镜子前”观察自己的表情和动作，in front of the mirror“在镜子前”，in front of“在……前面”符合。behind“在后面”，beside“在旁边”，in the front of“在……内部的前部”，均与镜前练习的位置不符。 【17题详解】 句意：起初，我的声音很低，以至于我自己几乎都听不见自己说的话。 声音小到“几乎”听不见，hardly“几乎不”符合。nearly“几乎”是肯定含义，really“真正地”，clearly“清楚地”，均与“几乎听不见”的逻辑矛盾。 【18题详解】 句意：最后，演讲的大日子终于到了。 经过练习后“终于”迎来了演讲日，Finally“最后，终于”符合。Usually“通常”，Luckily“幸运地”，Suddenly“突然地”，均不符合时间顺序。 【19题详解】 句意：我的心跳得很快，几乎能在喉咙里感觉到。 描述心跳加速，beat“跳动”符合。moved“移动”，shook“摇晃”，jumped“跳”指身体跳跃，均不能描述心脏的搏动。 【20题详解】 句意：我一个词也记不起来了。 作者站在讲台上因紧张大脑空白，“一个”词都记不起来，single“单个的”符合，强调数量之少。only“仅仅”，simple“简单的”，whole“整个的”，均与“一个词也记不起”的强调含义不符。 【21题详解】 句意：但我继续讲了下去。 作者虽然紧张声音颤抖，但没有停下，而是“继续”讲下去，kept going“继续”，kept“继续”符合。stopped“停止”，finished“结束”，enjoyed“享受”，均与坚持讲下去的行为矛盾。 【22题详解】 句意：令我惊讶的是，话开始自然而然地流出来了。 作者坚持讲下去后，话语开始自然“说出”，come out“出来，流出”符合。run out“用完”，break out“爆发”，hand out“分发”，均不符合话语自然说出的语境。 【23题详解】 句意：当我终于讲完时，整个教室爆发出热烈的欢呼声。 演讲成功后得到“欢呼”，cheers“欢呼声”符合。cries“哭声”，smiles“微笑”，words“话语”，均与热烈的掌声和欢呼不符。 【24题详解】 句意：最大的敌人不是别人，而是我们内心深处的恐惧。 作者从演讲经历中领悟到，恐惧来自“我们自己”的内心，ourselves“我们自己”符合，与主语we一致。himself“他自己”，herself“她自己”，themselves“他们自己”，均与主语we不符。 【25题详解】 句意：勇敢地迈出第一步。 作者鼓励自己面对新事物时要“迈出第一步”，step“步”符合。word“词”，look“看”，chance“机会”，均与行动的第一步不符。 三、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Shopping for down jackets (羽绒服) in summer will save you a lot of money. The information below will help you choose down jackets of high quality. What makes down jackets warm? Down cluster (绒子) Down cluster content (充绒量) ≥50% a down jacket <50% not a down jacket What should you check when choosing a down jacket? ✔The quality standard on the tag (标签) should be GB/T14272-2021. ✔Fill weight: the total weight of the down in the jacket. With 100g or less filling Only good for temperatures around 0℃ With more than 200g filling Good for temperatures around-20℃ ✔Down cluster content For most people, 75% down cluster content is enough to stay warm. ✔Touch Press down on the down jacket and then let go. If it quickly goes back to its original shape, it means the jacket is very fluffy and will keep you warmer. ✔Smell A down jacket that smells bad has low-quality filling. × Types and colors of down 26. Which of the following ISN’T necessary to check when choosing a down jacket? A. The colors of down. B. Down cluster content. C. Smell of the filling. D. The quality standard. 27. If you’re going to a place where the temperature is -19℃, what fill weight should you choose? A. 80g. B. 150g. C. 180g. D. 220g. 28. In which part of a magazine can we most probably read this passage? A. National News. B. Fashion & Life. C. Science & Discovery. D. History & Culture. 【答案】26. A 27. D 28. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了在夏季购买羽绒服可以省钱，并提供了选购高质量羽绒服的关键要点，同时指出不需要关注羽绒的类型和颜色。 【26题详解】 文中在最后一行明确标注“× Types and colors of down”，表示羽绒的类型和颜色是不需要检查的项目。而其他三项（绒子含量、气味、质量标准）均为需要检查的内容。 【27题详解】 文中指出：“With more than 200g filling – Good for temperatures around -20℃”。-19℃接近-20℃，因此需要选择超过200g的充绒量。选项中220g符合要求，而80g、150g、180g均不足。 【28题详解】 文章内容是关于羽绒服的选购技巧和生活实用建议，属于时尚与生活类杂志的常见话题。其他选项（国家新闻、科学发现、历史与文化）与本文内容无关。 B Among all traditional Chinese dragon dances, the Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance is one of the most amazing. It appeared in the Ming Dynasty and became extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty. Every year, as part of traditional Chinese culture, the dragon dance is used to pray for peace and good luck for the new year. According to local beliefs, the Fire Dragon Dance also has the power of driving away disasters and offering wishes for the local community. The performance itself is truly breathtaking. First, the iron is heated to 1,600℃ in eight ovens placed in a circle. Sixteen shirtless men spray the liquid iron into the air, creating beautiful flower-like flames. At the same time, fireworks hidden in the bodies of two golden dragons are lighted. Then you can see fireworks fly from the dragons as 20 shirtless men hold the dragons, making them fly up and down through seas of fire. Along with music, the two fire dragons dance around to offer New Year wishes. The Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2006 and has become one of Chongqing’s cultural icons. It is also known as “China’s No.1 Dragon Dance”. It has not only shone at home but also abroad. It has taken part in major national events such as the 1984, 1999 and 2009 National Day celebrations, as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Moreover, it has visited more than 20 countries including Britain, France and Japan to spread Chinese culture. Nowadays, this ancient tradition is creating new value. There are 35 dance teams and 10 dragon-making teams in Tongliang. Together with tourism, they make about 1 billion yuan a year, creating income for local people. This ancient tradition seems set to continue to fly into the future. 29. What was the Fire Dragon Dance traditionally used to do? A. To show the power of the local people. B. To pray for peace and good luck. C. To train young men in the village. D. To celebrate the harvest. 30. How many shirtless men are needed in the performance according to Paragraph 2? A. 16. B. 20. C. 36. D. 40. 31. Which of the following is TRUE about the Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance? A. It was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. B. It has only been performed inside China so far. C. It became a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. D. It got the name “China’s No.1 Dragon Dance” because of its history. 32. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Chinese Dragon Dances B. How to Perform the Fire Dragon Dance C. Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance: A Living Tradition D. The Economic Value of Chinese Folk Art 【答案】29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了重庆铜梁火龙舞的历史起源、表演形式、文化价值、国内外影响以及如今的经济价值。 【29题详解】 根据第一段中“Every year, as part of traditional Chinese culture, the dragon dance is used to pray for peace and good luck for the new year.”可知，传统上火龙舞是用来为新年祈求和平与好运的，对应选项B。 【30题详解】 根据第二段中“Sixteen shirtless men spray the liquid iron into the air... At the same time... as 20 shirtless men hold the dragons...”可知，喷铁水的有16人，举龙的有20人，一共需要16+20=36名赤裸上身的男子。 【31题详解】 根据第三段中“It has taken part in major national events such as the 1984, 1999 and 2009 National Day celebrations, as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.”可知，铜梁火龙舞确实参与了2008年北京奥运会，选项A正确；文中提到它还访问了20多个国家，并非只在中国表演，故选项B错误；它在2006年被列入国家级非物质文化遗产，不是2008年，故 选项C错误；文中未说明“中国第一龙舞”这一名称的由来是历史，故选项D错误。 【32题详解】 文章围绕铜梁火龙舞展开，介绍了它的历史、表演、文化地位、国内外影响和当代价值，“Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance: A Living Tradition（铜梁火龙舞：一种鲜活的传统）”能全面概括全文内容，是最合适的标题。 C ①Birds may not have large brains, but some are surprisingly clever. A 2025 study reported that Cooper’s hawks (鹰) could understand human traffic rules and use them to get food more easily. ②The study was led by an animal expert Vladimir Dinets. Several years ago, he noticed something special while watching a hawk near a busy street. When cars stopped for a red light, the hawk would fly low over the cars. It used the cars as cover to get close to small birds. Then it would quickly catch its food before the light turned green. ③Dinets kept watching and found that the hawk did this again and again. It knew exactly when to wait for red lights and when to move. This is the first time scientists have discovered a bird that seems to understand traffic lights. Other wild birds may use buildings or trees to hide, but none have been seen using traffic rules. ④Cooper’s hawks live in many cities and towns across the United States. They are fast and feed mainly on small birds. As they have moved closer to humans, they have learned new ways to catch food. Living in cities has changed their hunting habits, and they have become good at using human environments to help themselves. The study shows that animals can get used to city life in amazing ways. But city life also brings risks, such as cars, tall buildings, and fewer natural places to live. ⑤As we can see, by learning more about these clever hawks, we can make cities safer and friendlier for wildlife. Next time you are waiting at a traffic light, look carefully into the trees. You might see a Cooper’s hawk waiting too—not to cross the road, but to catch its next meal. 33. What did the 2025 study find about Cooper’s hawks? A. They can fly faster than any other bird. B. They live in natural forests and mountains. C. They hide in tall buildings to catch small birds. D. They use traffic lights and cars to help catch food. 34. Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word “cover” in paragraph 2? A. She covered her face with hands. B. The cover of the book is really fantastic. C. This lesson covers many important words. D. We stayed behind the rocks for good cover. 35. Which of the following are risks of city life for Cooper’s hawks according to the passage? ① Traffic lights. ② Cars and tall buildings. ③ Other wild birds. ④ Not enough natural living places. A. ①② B. ②③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 36. What is the structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. 【答案】33. D 34. D 35. C 36. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要研究发现Cooper’s鹰能理解交通信号，利用红灯和汽车作掩护捕食，城市生活带来机遇也有风险。 【33题详解】 文章第1段提到“could understand human traffic rules and use them to get food more easily”及第2段具体描述“he noticed something special while watching a hawk near a busy street. When cars stopped for a red light, the hawk would fly low over the cars. It used the cars as cover to get close to small birds. Then it would quickly catch its food before the light turned green.”，他们利用交通灯和汽车来帮助捕捉食物。 【34题详解】 第2段写道“used the cars as cover”，应该是利用交通灯和汽车掩护来帮助捕捉食物，cover此处含义应为“掩护物”，选项D“We stayed behind the rocks for good cover.”（岩石作掩护）符合。 【35题详解】 文章第4段尾提到“city life also brings risks, such as cars, tall buildings, and fewer natural places to live.” ，城市生活也带来风险，比如汽车、高楼和更少的自然居住地，② cars & tall buildings和④ not enough natural living places符合。 【36题详解】 文章结构分析：①研究结论（鹰能理解交通规则）；②具体观察例子；③该行为的独特性；④城市生活的适应与风险；⑤总结与对人类的建议，①（总发现），②③④（具体行为、独特性、适应与风险），⑤（总结与展望），正确结构为：①/②③④/⑤。 D At Denver, crowds of passengers crowded onto the eastbound B. & M. Express train. In one carriage, a beautiful young woman called Miss Fairchild sat comfortably—she was an experienced traveler with all the finest luxuries. Soon, two young men got on and walked down the passage. One was good-looking, with a bold and open manner; the other was heavy-built, roughly dressed and looked very glum. The two men were handcuffed (用手铐铐住) together. The only empty seat available was opposite Miss Fairchild, so they sat down there. At first, Miss Fairchild looked at them with disinterest. Then she recognized the younger man, smiled warmly and held out her gloved hand. “Well, Mr. Easton,” she said, “Aren’t you going to greet an old friend?” Mr. Easton was surprised. He shook her hand with his left hand, smiling and saying, “Please forgive my other hand—it’s busy right now.” He lifted his right hand, which was handcuffed to the older man’s left hand. Miss Fairchild’s happy expression turned to confused shock. Before Easton could speak, the older man cut in. “Excuse me for talking, miss. I see you know this marshal (法警) here. He’s taking me to Leavenworth Prison—I got seven years for counterfeiting (伪造) money. Could you ask him to put in a good word for me when we arrive? It will make things easier for me.” Miss Fairchild’s color came back. “So you’re a marshal now!” she said to Easton. Easton explained calmly that he had to take the job after getting into money trouble back in Washington. Miss Fairchild was happy for him, saying she loved the West and his new life as a brave lawman. When the two men left to go to the restroom, two passengers sitting nearby talked about what they had seen. One said, “That marshal is a really good guy.” The other said he was very young to be a marshal. The first passenger laughed, “Didn’t you get the trick? Have you ever seen a marshal handcuff a prisoner to his own right hand?” —— Adapted from Hearts and Hands 37. Why did Mr. Easton shake Miss Fairchild’s hand with his left hand? A. His right hand was hurt and couldn’t move. B. His right hand was handcuffed to the older man. C. He was used to greeting others with his left hand. D. He wanted to show respect to Miss Fairchild. 38. Which of the following is the correct order of the events? ① Miss Fairchild recognized Mr. Easton and greeted him. ② The two men got on the train and sat opposite Miss Fairchild. ③ The older man explained that Easton was a marshal taking him to prison. ④ Miss Fairchild was shocked to see Easton’s handcuffed hand. A. ②①④③ B. ②④①③ C. ①②③④ D. ①③②④ 39. What kind of person is the older man according to the passage? A. Rude and wild. B. Honest and kind. C. Shy and nervous. D. Smart and quick-minded. 40. What can we infer from the last two passengers’ conversation? A. Mr. Easton is indeed a young and brave marshal. B. The two men will escape from the train soon. C. The older man is lying about who Mr. Easton really is. D. Miss Fairchild will find out the truth later. 【答案】37. B 38. A 39. D 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文改编自欧·亨利的经典短篇《心与手》，讲述了火车上发生的一段插曲：被手铐铐在一起的两人中，真正的法警为了保全朋友的颜面，主动伪装成囚犯，让年轻的犯人Easton以 “法警” 的身份与旧识 Fairchild 小姐体面地交谈，展现了人性中的善意与温情。 【37题详解】 根据文章第四段中“He lifted his right hand, which was handcuffed to the older man’s left hand.”（他抬起右手，那只手被手铐铐在了那个年长者的左手上。）可知，Easton先生用左手握手是因为他的右手被手铐铐住了，无法自由活动。 【38题详解】 根据文章情节发展：首先第二段提到两人上车坐在Fairchild小姐对面（②）；接着第三段Fairchild小姐认出并问候Easton先生（①）；然后第四段Easton展示手铐，Fairchild小姐感到震惊（④）；最后第五段年长者解释说Easton是押送他的法警（③）。因此正确顺序为②①④③。 【39题详解】 根据文章第五段和最后一段可知，年长者看到Fairchild小姐震惊后，迅速编造谎言称自己是罪犯而Easton是法警，以维护Easton的尊严。最后乘客的话揭示了这是一个“trick”（把戏）。这一行为体现了他反应快、头脑灵活（Smart and quick-minded）。 【40题详解】 根据文章最后一段乘客的对话“Didn’t you get the trick? Have you ever seen a marshal handcuff a prisoner to his own right hand?”（你没明白这个把戏吗？你见过法警把囚犯铐在自己右手上的吗？）可知，手铐的铐法揭示了真相：年长者才是真正的法警，他之前关于身份的说明是谎言。 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Are you feeling that you have stopped improving even if you have been working hard? You may get to a point where your progress slows down, or even stops completely. ____41____ But it does not mean there is no way out. The following tips can help you break through. Start by setting clear goals. When progress slows, it often means you need a new direction. ____42____ This allows you to see your progress more clearly and helps you stay active when the learning feels difficult. ____43____ Sometimes learners cannot see their own limits. Teachers or experienced friends can offer fresh views and point out areas for improvement. With their help, you can keep from repeating the same mistakes and make progress again. Changing the way you learn is another useful method. Doing the same thing repeatedly may lead to boredom and slow growth. Trying different ways—such as reading new books, practicing for 20 minutes each day, or studying with a friend—can bring back your interest. ____44____ A positive attitude matters just as much. A learning slowdown does not mean you have failed. ____45____ Believe in yourself and keep trying. With patience and effort, you can get past this stage and continue to improve. In short, a learning slowdown is not the end of your progress. By using these methods, you can break through the difficulty and continue moving forward. A. Asking others for advice is also helpful. B. This can be a very hard time for anyone. C. Try to learn from other people’s mistakes. D. Instead, it can be a sign that you are about to grow. E. These changes make learning more fun and effective. F. One simple way is to break your big goal into smaller steps. G. You should give yourself enough time to rest and relax. 【答案】41. B 42. F 43. A 44. E 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，针对学习中遇到进步停滞甚至完全停止的情况，给出了几种突破瓶颈的有效方法。 【41题详解】 第二段前文提到你可能到达一个进步减慢甚至完全停止的点，空处应描述这一阶段的感受，后文说但这并不意味着无路可走。B选项“This can be a very hard time for anyone.”符合逻辑，先承认困难再给出希望。 【42题详解】 第三段前文提到当进步减慢时，通常需要一个新方向，空后说这能让你更清晰地看到进步，并在学习困难时保持积极。空处应说明具体怎么做，F选项“One simple way is to break your big goal into smaller steps.”与后文“This allows you to see...”中的“This”直接对应，说明分解目标的作用。 【43题详解】 第四段空处位于段首，后文提到学习者有时看不到自己的局限，老师或有经验的朋友可以提供新视角并指出改进之处。空处应概括本段主旨，A选项“Asking others for advice is also helpful.”作为段落首句，引出后文关于寻求他人帮助的具体说明。 【44题详解】 第五段前文提到尝试不同方式可以重新点燃兴趣，空处应总结这些改变带来的效果，E选项“These changes make learning more fun and effective.”中的“These changes”指代前文的多种尝试，自然收束本段。 【45题详解】 第六段前文说学习放缓并不意味着你失败了，空处应进一步指出这其实是成长的信号，后文说相信自己并继续努力。D选项“Instead, it can be a sign that you are about to grow.”与上文形成转折关系，符合逻辑。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共40分） 四、根据句意及所给中文提示、首字母或英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分） 46. On ________ (四月) 24th, 2026, China celebrated Space Day. We have made amazing achievements in space exploration. 【答案】April 【解析】 【详解】句意：在2026年4月24日，中国庆祝了航天日。我们已经在太空探索中取得了惊人的成就。汉语提示“四月”对应英文为“April”。April专有名词，首字母大写。 47. You will be able to learn a lot about our ________ (英雄) great spirit from these books. 【答案】heroes’ 【解析】 【详解】句意：你将能从这些书中了解到许多关于我们英雄们的伟大精神。句中的“these books（这些书）”说明书中讲述的不是单个英雄，而是多位英雄的故事，因此“英雄”要用复数形式heroes。句子要表达的是“英雄们的伟大精神”，需要用名词所有格来表示所属关系。以s结尾的复数名词，所有格直接在词尾加’，heroes的所有格是heroes’。故填heroes’。 48. The robot named Coco always ________ (满足，使……满意) our needs when we give it clear instructions. 【答案】satisfies 【解析】 【详解】句意：这个叫Coco的机器人总是在我们给出明确指令时满足我们的需求。此处需要动词作谓语，根据汉语提示可知，satisfy表示“满足”。根据“always”可知，句子是一般现在时，主语“The robot”是第三人称，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式satisfies。 49. The restaurant is open every day ________ (除了) Monday. 【答案】except 【解析】 【详解】句意：除了星期一，这家餐馆每天都营业。根据“every day ... Monday”可推出是除去周一外的每天都开门，except“除……之外”，是介词，故填except。 50. Andrew a________ the DIY lessons in our school last Friday. 【答案】attended##ttended 【解析】 【详解】句意：上周五，安德鲁参加了我们学校的DIY课程。根据首字母a和语境“DIY课程”，应用动词attend，attend lessons表示“上课、参加课程”，符合语境；句中时间状语“last Friday”明确表示过去的时间，因此谓语动词必须使用过去式形式，attend是规则动词，其过去式直接在词尾加-ed，故填attended。 51. After he finishes high school, he hopes to go to a good u________ to study medicine. 【答案】university##niversity 【解析】 【详解】句意：高中毕业后，他希望进入一所好的大学学习医学。根据上文“After he finishes high school”和空格后“study medicine”，可以推断出他想进入的是大学；结合首字母“u”可知，名词university表示“大学”，符合语境。 52. There is no reason for us to ________ (be not sure if something is true) his words. He always keeps his promises. 【答案】doubt 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们没有理由怀疑他的话，他总是信守承诺。括号里的英文释义“be not sure if something is true ”，意思是“不确定某事是否真实”，对应的英语单词是doubt。句子结构“There is no reason for us to do sth. ”意为“我们没有理由做某事”， to后面需要接动词原形，所以这里用doubt的原形。 53. She felt quite ________ (not strong) after she had a long fever and stayed in bed for days. 【答案】weak 【解析】 【详解】句意：她长时间发烧，在床上躺了几天后，感到非常虚弱。not strong意为“不强壮”，对应的英语单词是weak，意为“虚弱的”，长时间发烧卧床会导致身体“虚弱”；weak位于系动词felt之后，作表语。 五、（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，在空格内填入一个适当的单词或者用括号内单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整。 Shen Kuo was a scientist of the Northern Song Dynasty. He did well in many fields, such as maths, physics, chemistry and medical science. He also made great contributions to art and literature. One of his ____54____ (famous) works is Brush Talks from Dream Brook (《梦溪笔谈》). In 1040, when Shen Kuo was nine, he took an interest ____55____ reading. His mother was a learned person and she influenced ____56____ (he) greatly. When he was eleven, Shen Kuo started receiving formal education and reading became one of his daily activities. One year later, his family moved to a different city. On the way, he learned what the outside world was like. While in his ____57____ (thirty), Shen Kuo often dreamed about a hill. In the dreams, the top of ____58____ hill was covered with beautiful flowers. A river flowed ____59____ (quiet) and there were trees along the river. Later, when traveling around, Shen Kuo was surprised ____60____ (find) a piece of land that looked exactly like the hill in his dreams. He loved the place so much that he stayed there for the rest of his life. The book Brush Talks from Dream Brook ____61____ (write) there. ____62____ Shen Kuo lived over 900 years ago, his work, Brush Talks from Dream Brook, still has a great influence on modern science and research. People ____63____ (translate) this scientific work into a number of different languages so far, including English, French, German and Japanese. 【答案】54. most famous 55. in 56. him 57. thirties 58. the 59. quietly 60. to find 61. was written 62. Although/Though 63. have translated 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍北宋科学家沈括的学识、成长经历，讲述他结缘梦溪园并在此著成《梦溪笔谈》，这部著作至今仍影响深远，并被译成多国文字。 【54题详解】 句意：他最著名的作品之一是《梦溪笔谈》。“one of+the+形容词最高级+复数名词”是固定搭配，意为“最……之一”。famous的最高级是most famous。 【55题详解】 句意：1040年，沈括九岁时，他对阅读产生了兴趣。take an interest in是固定搭配，意为“对……产生兴趣”。 【56题详解】 句意：他的母亲是一个博学的人，对他影响很大。influenced后面接人称代词的宾格形式。he的宾格是him。 【57题详解】 句意：在他三十多岁时，沈括经常梦见一座山。in one’s thirties是固定搭配，意为“在某人三十多岁时”。thirty的复数形式thirties，表示“三十多岁”。 【58题详解】 句意：在梦中，山顶上开满了美丽的花。前文提到“a hill”，此处再次提到，用定冠词the表示特指。 【59题详解】 句意：一条河静静地流淌，河边长着树木。修饰动词flowed，需要用副词。quiet的副词形式是quietly。 【60题详解】 句意：后来，在旅行途中，沈括惊讶地发现一块土地看起来和他梦中的山一模一样。be surprised to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“惊讶地做某事”。 【61题详解】 句意：《梦溪笔谈》就是在那儿写成的。The book与write之间是被动关系，动作发生在过去，所以使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语The book是第三人称单数，所以填was written。 【62题详解】 句意：尽管沈括生活在900多年前，但他的《梦溪笔谈》仍然对现代科学和研究有着巨大影响。“生活在900多年前”和“仍然有巨大影响”之间是让步转折关系，用Although引导让步状语从句。句首首字母大写。 【63题详解】 句意：到目前为止，人们已经将这部科学著作翻译成了多种不同的语言，包括英语、法语、德语和日语。so far是现在完成时的标志，主语People是复数，所以用have translated。 六、阅读与回答问题。（共3小题，64题2分，65题2分，66题3分，满分7分） Nowadays, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming more and more popular in our lives. It’s like a smart helper that can do many things for us. It can talk to us, answer our questions, and even help us solve problems. AI has a long history. The story of AI goes back to the 1950s. From then on, AI has gone through ups and downs. However, recent years have seen a rapid development, with breakthroughs in deep learning and large language models. In schools, AI is becoming a useful tool. For example, if a student has trouble with math, AI can give personalized practice and explanations. It’s a great support for students. At home, AI is very helpful, too. Smart home devices with AI can control lights, temperature, and even play music. All you have to do is ask, and AI will do it for you. It’s like having a magic helper that can make your life easier. AI can also help us stay healthy. There are AI apps that can remind us to exercise, eat healthy food, and get enough sleep. For example, Huawei Health is an AI-powered app that offers personalized exercise plans and records physical activities, sleep habits, and overall health information. However, some people worry about AI. They think AI might take over too many jobs or make wrong decisions. But many experts say that AI is here to help us, not take over. By understanding how AI works, we can make the most of its benefits while avoiding its possible problems. 64. When did the story of AI start? ____________________________________________________ 65. What can smart home devices with AI do according to the passage? ____________________________________________________ 66. Some people worry about AI. Do you think AI is good or bad for our life? Why? ____________________________________________________ 【答案】64. In the 1950s./It started in the 1950s./The story of AI went back to the 1950s. 65. They can control lights, temperature, and even play music. 66. I think AI is good for our life. Because it can help us study better, make our daily life easier and keep us healthy./I think AI is bad for our life. Because it may take people’s jobs and make wrong decisions easily. (言之有理即可) 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能（AI）的发展历史、在学校、家庭和健康领域的应用，以及人们对AI的担忧与专家观点。 【64题详解】 第二段明确指出：“The story of AI goes back to the 1950s.” 因此答案为原文直接信息。 【65题详解】 第四段明确说明智能家居设备的功能：“Smart home devices with AI can control lights, temperature, and even play music.” 因此答案为原文直接信息。 【66题详解】 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。文本最后一段提到专家认为AI是来帮助人类的，同时也承认存在担忧（如抢走工作、做错误决定）。因此可以结合文中观点表达自己的看法。合理即可。 七、书面表达（满分15分） 67. 青少年是国家和民族的希望，是建设祖国社会主义现代化的未来栋梁。拥有一个有意义、有价值的人生，对青少年自己和整个民族都具有重要意义。我校正在开展以“Live a more meaningful life”为主题的演讲活动，假如你是李华，请根据下面写作提示和要求，用英语写一篇演讲稿。 对己 强健体魄，乐观向上，比如：…… 兴趣广博，志存高远，比如：…… 对人 心怀善意，担责于肩，比如：…… 懂得感恩，乐群共享，比如：…… 1．可在表格提示的基础上适当拓展信息，条理清晰，语句连贯。 2．词数90左右，作文标题和开头已经给出，不计入总词数。 3．文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名等信息。 Live a more meaningful life Dear teachers and classmates, I am Li Hua. We know everyone wants to live a more meaningful life. Here are my ideas. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 【答案】例文： Live a more meaningful life Dear teachers and classmates, I am Li Hua. We know everyone wants to live a more meaningful life. Here are my ideas. First, we should take good care of ourselves. We need to stay healthy by doing exercise. I run every morning. Also, we should have wide interests and set high goals. I enjoy reading and painting, and I plan to become an engineer in the future. Second, it is important to be kind and responsible for others. We can help classmates with their studies or care for our parents at home. Besides, we should be thankful and learn to share. If we care for both ourselves and others, our life will be more colorful and meaningful. Thank you! 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：演讲稿，用一般现在时 明确要点：对己（锻炼、兴趣、志向），对人（乐于助人、乐于分享） 确定人称：第一人称 注意事项：90词左右，不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：点明主题，简要说明自己的观点 主体段：分别从对己、对人两方面详细说明自己的观点 结尾段：升华主题，呼吁大家共同努力，过更有意义的生活 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：对己 锻炼：stay healthy/doing exercise/keeping a good mood/run every morning/go swimming twice a week等 兴趣：have wide interests/reading/painting/singing等 志向：set high goals/become an engineer in the future/become a doctor等 要点二：对人 乐于助人：help classmates with their studies/care for our parents/help older people等 乐于分享：be thankful/learn to share/share happiness with friends等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年中考第二次模拟考试 英语 答题注意事项 1．本试卷共8页，满分100分，考试时间120分钟。 2．请将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷或草稿纸上无效。 3．答选择题时使用2B铅笔，把答题卡上对应题号的选项字母涂满、涂黑。如需修改，请用绘图橡皮轻擦干净再选涂其他选项。 4．答非选择题时使用0.5mm黑色签字笔，在答题卡上对应题号的答题区域书写答案。注意不要答错位置，也不要超界。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共60分） 一、单项选择（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 1. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse is a ________ of power and courage. A. secret B. symbol C. spirit D. system 2. The volunteer work makes me realize that even a small act of kindness can bring ________ great. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything 3. In general, comfort food, like milk tea, can make us ________ when we feel blue. A. helpful B. useful C. beautiful D. cheerful 4. It is a rule that passengers ________ smoke in the high-speed railway. A. wouldn’t B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. couldn’t 5. We cannot enjoy the outdoor trip ________ the weather gets fine this weekend. A. unless B. if C. since D. because 6. —How can I get the food online as soon as possible? —JD Takeout is also a good way. JD Takeout can send it to you if your food ________. A. orders B. will order C. is ordered D. will be ordered 7. —__________ encouraging the girl’s speech is! —Yes, we should try our best to study during the following month. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a 8. — Jerry, don’t ________ too late, or you’ll feel sleepy in class tomorrow. — OK, Mum. A. get up B. pick up C. stay up D. wake up 9. —My cousin is coming to Suqian. Could you advise ________ first? —Luoma Lake is a must-see, I think. I enjoy the beautiful sunset there. A. when he should visit B. where he should visit C. when should he visit D. where should he visit 10. —I think reading English novels is a good way to improve our writing skills. —________ It can also help us learn new words and expressions. A. No problem. B. Why not? C. How amazing! D. I couldn’t agree more. 二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was in Grade 7, I was a very shy boy. I was afraid to speak in front of others. Every time our teacher asked a question, I would put my head down and ____11____ not to be called on. One day, our English teacher Mrs. Li told us that every one of us needed to give a short speech in front of the class. My heart felt ____12____ right away. I thought to myself, “I can’t do this. Everyone will laugh at me.” I tried to think of an ____13____. I told Mrs. Li that I felt much too nervous to speak in public. She smiled gently and said, “Mike, the only way you can grow is to ____14____ the things you fear. Why don’t you start by writing down all the things you want to say first?” ____15____ her advice, I went home and wrote a short speech about my favourite hobby—reading. I practiced giving the speech ____16____ the mirror every night. At the very beginning, my voice was so low that I could ____17____ hear what I was saying myself. However, I got a little bit better slowly as days passed. ____18____, the big day for our speeches came. When my name was called, my heart ____19____ so fast that I could almost feel it in my throat. I stood up from my seat and walked slowly to the front of the classroom. For a short moment, my mind went completely blank. I could not remember a ____20____ word of my speech. I looked out at my classmates: some of them were smiling at me, while others just waited patiently. Then I saw Mrs. Li nodding at me kindly. I breathed deeply to calm myself down and started my speech. The first few sentences came out with a shake in my voice, but I just ____21____ going. To my surprise, the words started to ____22____ naturally. When I finally finished my talk, the whole classroom broke into loud ____23____. That day, I learned an important life lesson: the greatest enemy we face is not other people, but the fear deep inside ____24____. Whenever I feel afraid of trying something new, I always remind myself, “Just take that first ____25____ bravely.” That one small step has changed me completely forever. 11. A. decide B. hope C. guess D. know 12. A. heavy B. warm C. soft D. tired 13. A. example B. offer C. answer D. excuse 14. A. avoid B. face C. forget D. hide 15. A. Giving B. Keeping C. Following D. Offering 16. A. behind B. beside C. in front of D. in the front of 17. A. nearly B. really C. clearly D. hardly 18. A. Usually B. Luckily C. Finally D. Suddenly 19. A. moved B. shook C. jumped D. beat 20. A. only B. simple C. single D. whole 21. A. stopped B. kept C. finished D. enjoyed 22. A. come out B. run out C. break out D. hand out 23. A. cries B. smiles C. words D. cheers 24. A. himself B. ourselves C. herself D. themselves 25. A. step B. word C. look D. chance 三、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Shopping for down jackets (羽绒服) in summer will save you a lot of money. The information below will help you choose down jackets of high quality. What makes down jackets warm? Down cluster (绒子) Down cluster content (充绒量) ≥50% a down jacket <50% not a down jacket What should you check when choosing a down jacket? ✔The quality standard on the tag (标签) should be GB/T14272-2021. ✔Fill weight: the total weight of the down in the jacket. With 100g or less filling Only good for temperatures around 0℃ With more than 200g filling Good for temperatures around-20℃ ✔Down cluster content For most people, 75% down cluster content is enough to stay warm. ✔Touch Press down on the down jacket and then let go. If it quickly goes back to its original shape, it means the jacket is very fluffy and will keep you warmer. ✔Smell A down jacket that smells bad has low-quality filling. × Types and colors of down 26. Which of the following ISN’T necessary to check when choosing a down jacket? A. The colors of down. B. Down cluster content. C. Smell of the filling. D. The quality standard. 27. If you’re going to a place where the temperature is -19℃, what fill weight should you choose? A. 80g. B. 150g. C. 180g. D. 220g. 28. In which part of a magazine can we most probably read this passage? A. National News. B. Fashion & Life. C. Science & Discovery. D. History & Culture. B Among all traditional Chinese dragon dances, the Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance is one of the most amazing. It appeared in the Ming Dynasty and became extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty. Every year, as part of traditional Chinese culture, the dragon dance is used to pray for peace and good luck for the new year. According to local beliefs, the Fire Dragon Dance also has the power of driving away disasters and offering wishes for the local community. The performance itself is truly breathtaking. First, the iron is heated to 1,600℃ in eight ovens placed in a circle. Sixteen shirtless men spray the liquid iron into the air, creating beautiful flower-like flames. At the same time, fireworks hidden in the bodies of two golden dragons are lighted. Then you can see fireworks fly from the dragons as 20 shirtless men hold the dragons, making them fly up and down through seas of fire. Along with music, the two fire dragons dance around to offer New Year wishes. The Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2006 and has become one of Chongqing’s cultural icons. It is also known as “China’s No.1 Dragon Dance”. It has not only shone at home but also abroad. It has taken part in major national events such as the 1984, 1999 and 2009 National Day celebrations, as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Moreover, it has visited more than 20 countries including Britain, France and Japan to spread Chinese culture. Nowadays, this ancient tradition is creating new value. There are 35 dance teams and 10 dragon-making teams in Tongliang. Together with tourism, they make about 1 billion yuan a year, creating income for local people. This ancient tradition seems set to continue to fly into the future. 29. What was the Fire Dragon Dance traditionally used to do? A. To show the power of the local people. B. To pray for peace and good luck. C. To train young men in the village. D. To celebrate the harvest. 30. How many shirtless men are needed in the performance according to Paragraph 2? A. 16. B. 20. C. 36. D. 40. 31. Which of the following is TRUE about the Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance? A. It was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. B. It has only been performed inside China so far. C. It became a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. D. It got the name “China’s No.1 Dragon Dance” because of its history. 32. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Chinese Dragon Dances B. How to Perform the Fire Dragon Dance C. Tongliang Fire Dragon Dance: A Living Tradition D. The Economic Value of Chinese Folk Art C ①Birds may not have large brains, but some are surprisingly clever. A 2025 study reported that Cooper’s hawks (鹰) could understand human traffic rules and use them to get food more easily. ②The study was led by an animal expert Vladimir Dinets. Several years ago, he noticed something special while watching a hawk near a busy street. When cars stopped for a red light, the hawk would fly low over the cars. It used the cars as cover to get close to small birds. Then it would quickly catch its food before the light turned green. ③Dinets kept watching and found that the hawk did this again and again. It knew exactly when to wait for red lights and when to move. This is the first time scientists have discovered a bird that seems to understand traffic lights. Other wild birds may use buildings or trees to hide, but none have been seen using traffic rules. ④Cooper’s hawks live in many cities and towns across the United States. They are fast and feed mainly on small birds. As they have moved closer to humans, they have learned new ways to catch food. Living in cities has changed their hunting habits, and they have become good at using human environments to help themselves. The study shows that animals can get used to city life in amazing ways. But city life also brings risks, such as cars, tall buildings, and fewer natural places to live. ⑤As we can see, by learning more about these clever hawks, we can make cities safer and friendlier for wildlife. Next time you are waiting at a traffic light, look carefully into the trees. You might see a Cooper’s hawk waiting too—not to cross the road, but to catch its next meal. 33. What did the 2025 study find about Cooper’s hawks? A. They can fly faster than any other bird. B. They live in natural forests and mountains. C. They hide in tall buildings to catch small birds. D. They use traffic lights and cars to help catch food. 34. Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word “cover” in paragraph 2? A. She covered her face with hands. B. The cover of the book is really fantastic. C. This lesson covers many important words. D. We stayed behind the rocks for good cover. 35. Which of the following are risks of city life for Cooper’s hawks according to the passage? ① Traffic lights. ② Cars and tall buildings. ③ Other wild birds. ④ Not enough natural living places. A. ①② B. ②③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 36. What is the structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. D At Denver, crowds of passengers crowded onto the eastbound B. & M. Express train. In one carriage, a beautiful young woman called Miss Fairchild sat comfortably—she was an experienced traveler with all the finest luxuries. Soon, two young men got on and walked down the passage. One was good-looking, with a bold and open manner; the other was heavy-built, roughly dressed and looked very glum. The two men were handcuffed (用手铐铐住) together. The only empty seat available was opposite Miss Fairchild, so they sat down there. At first, Miss Fairchild looked at them with disinterest. Then she recognized the younger man, smiled warmly and held out her gloved hand. “Well, Mr. Easton,” she said, “Aren’t you going to greet an old friend?” Mr. Easton was surprised. He shook her hand with his left hand, smiling and saying, “Please forgive my other hand—it’s busy right now.” He lifted his right hand, which was handcuffed to the older man’s left hand. Miss Fairchild’s happy expression turned to confused shock. Before Easton could speak, the older man cut in. “Excuse me for talking, miss. I see you know this marshal (法警) here. He’s taking me to Leavenworth Prison—I got seven years for counterfeiting (伪造) money. Could you ask him to put in a good word for me when we arrive? It will make things easier for me.” Miss Fairchild’s color came back. “So you’re a marshal now!” she said to Easton. Easton explained calmly that he had to take the job after getting into money trouble back in Washington. Miss Fairchild was happy for him, saying she loved the West and his new life as a brave lawman. When the two men left to go to the restroom, two passengers sitting nearby talked about what they had seen. One said, “That marshal is a really good guy.” The other said he was very young to be a marshal. The first passenger laughed, “Didn’t you get the trick? Have you ever seen a marshal handcuff a prisoner to his own right hand?” —— Adapted from Hearts and Hands 37. Why did Mr. Easton shake Miss Fairchild’s hand with his left hand? A. His right hand was hurt and couldn’t move. B. His right hand was handcuffed to the older man. C. He was used to greeting others with his left hand. D. He wanted to show respect to Miss Fairchild. 38. Which of the following is the correct order of the events? ① Miss Fairchild recognized Mr. Easton and greeted him. ② The two men got on the train and sat opposite Miss Fairchild. ③ The older man explained that Easton was a marshal taking him to prison. ④ Miss Fairchild was shocked to see Easton’s handcuffed hand. A. ②①④③ B. ②④①③ C. ①②③④ D. ①③②④ 39. What kind of person is the older man according to the passage? A. Rude and wild. B. Honest and kind. C. Shy and nervous. D. Smart and quick-minded. 40. What can we infer from the last two passengers’ conversation? A. Mr. Easton is indeed a young and brave marshal. B. The two men will escape from the train soon. C. The older man is lying about who Mr. Easton really is. D. Miss Fairchild will find out the truth later. 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Are you feeling that you have stopped improving even if you have been working hard? You may get to a point where your progress slows down, or even stops completely. ____41____ But it does not mean there is no way out. The following tips can help you break through. Start by setting clear goals. When progress slows, it often means you need a new direction. ____42____ This allows you to see your progress more clearly and helps you stay active when the learning feels difficult. ____43____ Sometimes learners cannot see their own limits. Teachers or experienced friends can offer fresh views and point out areas for improvement. With their help, you can keep from repeating the same mistakes and make progress again. Changing the way you learn is another useful method. Doing the same thing repeatedly may lead to boredom and slow growth. Trying different ways—such as reading new books, practicing for 20 minutes each day, or studying with a friend—can bring back your interest. ____44____ A positive attitude matters just as much. A learning slowdown does not mean you have failed. ____45____ Believe in yourself and keep trying. With patience and effort, you can get past this stage and continue to improve. In short, a learning slowdown is not the end of your progress. By using these methods, you can break through the difficulty and continue moving forward. A. Asking others for advice is also helpful. B. This can be a very hard time for anyone. C. Try to learn from other people’s mistakes. D. Instead, it can be a sign that you are about to grow. E. These changes make learning more fun and effective. F. One simple way is to break your big goal into smaller steps. G. You should give yourself enough time to rest and relax. 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（共40分） 四、根据句意及所给中文提示、首字母或英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分） 46. On ________ (四月) 24th, 2026, China celebrated Space Day. We have made amazing achievements in space exploration. 47. You will be able to learn a lot about our ________ (英雄) great spirit from these books. 48. The robot named Coco always ________ (满足，使……满意) our needs when we give it clear instructions. 49. The restaurant is open every day ________ (除了) Monday. 50. Andrew a________ the DIY lessons in our school last Friday. 51. After he finishes high school, he hopes to go to a good u________ to study medicine. 52. There is no reason for us to ________ (be not sure if something is true) his words. He always keeps his promises. 53. She felt quite ________ (not strong) after she had a long fever and stayed in bed for days. 五、（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，在空格内填入一个适当的单词或者用括号内单词的正确形式填空，使短文完整。 Shen Kuo was a scientist of the Northern Song Dynasty. He did well in many fields, such as maths, physics, chemistry and medical science. He also made great contributions to art and literature. One of his ____54____ (famous) works is Brush Talks from Dream Brook (《梦溪笔谈》). In 1040, when Shen Kuo was nine, he took an interest ____55____ reading. His mother was a learned person and she influenced ____56____ (he) greatly. When he was eleven, Shen Kuo started receiving formal education and reading became one of his daily activities. One year later, his family moved to a different city. On the way, he learned what the outside world was like. While in his ____57____ (thirty), Shen Kuo often dreamed about a hill. In the dreams, the top of ____58____ hill was covered with beautiful flowers. A river flowed ____59____ (quiet) and there were trees along the river. Later, when traveling around, Shen Kuo was surprised ____60____ (find) a piece of land that looked exactly like the hill in his dreams. He loved the place so much that he stayed there for the rest of his life. The book Brush Talks from Dream Brook ____61____ (write) there. ____62____ Shen Kuo lived over 900 years ago, his work, Brush Talks from Dream Brook, still has a great influence on modern science and research. People ____63____ (translate) this scientific work into a number of different languages so far, including English, French, German and Japanese. 六、阅读与回答问题。（共3小题，64题2分，65题2分，66题3分，满分7分） Nowadays, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming more and more popular in our lives. It’s like a smart helper that can do many things for us. It can talk to us, answer our questions, and even help us solve problems. AI has a long history. The story of AI goes back to the 1950s. From then on, AI has gone through ups and downs. However, recent years have seen a rapid development, with breakthroughs in deep learning and large language models. In schools, AI is becoming a useful tool. For example, if a student has trouble with math, AI can give personalized practice and explanations. It’s a great support for students. At home, AI is very helpful, too. Smart home devices with AI can control lights, temperature, and even play music. All you have to do is ask, and AI will do it for you. It’s like having a magic helper that can make your life easier. AI can also help us stay healthy. There are AI apps that can remind us to exercise, eat healthy food, and get enough sleep. For example, Huawei Health is an AI-powered app that offers personalized exercise plans and records physical activities, sleep habits, and overall health information. However, some people worry about AI. They think AI might take over too many jobs or make wrong decisions. But many experts say that AI is here to help us, not take over. By understanding how AI works, we can make the most of its benefits while avoiding its possible problems. 64. When did the story of AI start? ____________________________________________________ 65. What can smart home devices with AI do according to the passage? ____________________________________________________ 66. Some people worry about AI. Do you think AI is good or bad for our life? Why? ____________________________________________________ 七、书面表达（满分15分） 67. 青少年是国家和民族的希望，是建设祖国社会主义现代化的未来栋梁。拥有一个有意义、有价值的人生，对青少年自己和整个民族都具有重要意义。我校正在开展以“Live a more meaningful life”为主题的演讲活动，假如你是李华，请根据下面写作提示和要求，用英语写一篇演讲稿。 对己 强健体魄，乐观向上，比如：…… 兴趣广博，志存高远，比如：…… 对人 心怀善意，担责于肩，比如：…… 懂得感恩，乐群共享，比如：…… 1．可在表格提示的基础上适当拓展信息，条理清晰，语句连贯。 2．词数90左右，作文标题和开头已经给出，不计入总词数。 3．文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名等信息。 Live a more meaningful life Dear teachers and classmates, I am Li Hua. We know everyone wants to live a more meaningful life. Here are my ideas. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $