天津市蓟州区蓟州中学2025-2026学年高二年级第二学期英语学科竞赛试题

2025-2026高二年级第二学期英语学科竞赛 第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1.-My daughter got a full scholarship to her dream university! —Wow, I What's she going to study? A.good for her B.go for it C.all the best D.It's up to you 2.After the accident,the authorities quickly decided to to prevent further damage. A.look ahead B.slow down C.take action D.give up 3.,my ambition to be admitted into a top university was achieved through my endless effort. A.Quietly B.Ultimately C.Initially D.Apparently 4.-Tom,you look so tired! -Well,I the house all afternoon and I must finish the work tomorrow. A.painted B.have painted C.have been painting D.paint 5.things had been tough at times when he was in school,he graduated from college with the highest honor. A.If B.Unless C.Because D.While 6.I saw a man shouting at a driver yesterday,car was blocking the street. A.that B.who C,when D.whose 7.-I'm so sorry for not being able to see you as planned. We'll get together later. A.Go ahead B.That's right C.No problem D.Not to worry 8.My good performanee in the job interview left me about my future and what I can do here. A.puzzled B.sensitive C.optimistic D.pessimistic 9.In the past few years,we've seen works by Chinese sci-fi writers winning international A.conclusion B.standard C.potential D.recognition 10.To my delight,I from hundreds of applicants to attend the opening ceremony. A.was chosen B.was being chosen C.would choose D.had chosen 11.This lack of self-interest and self-promotion kept Cunningham focused on his craft, him to capture New York's unique street style. A.to enable B.enabling C.enabled D.enables 12.After seemed about a quarter,Li Lin managed to work out the difficult math problem, which pleased our teacher. A.that B.it C.what D.which 13.Everyone in the classroom laughing when they saw the boy-student dress himself like a girl. A.burst out B.put into C.took off D.got across 14.In time of serious accidents, we know some basic things about first aid,we can save lives. A.whether B.until C.unless D.if 15.-Shall I help you with the cooking? I can manage. A.Don't bother B.With pleasure C.All right D.I'm afraid no 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） I was ten years old,standing on the stage.My hands were16 and my heart was beating fast,and through the sea of faces in the audience,I was searching for the only one who 17 _most to me.She knew that our 18 were today.She'd promised me she would be there. “The life of an elephant and the life of a human,”I said,1g_audible(听得见的)， "are not so different.My fingers20 the watercolor painting I'd done of an African elephant;I knew that my face was red and that everyone was 21 m pecause of it, which only made me blush()even more.Speaking in public ha never been 22 for me,but today,having to present my animal research project to a23 gym,was terrifying. I swallowed hard."Over the 24 of a lifetime,elephants both 25 and are affected by their environment.Elephants live in female-led groups.The matriarch-the oldest in the family-makes all the.26 . I glanced at my teacher,who gave me a smile of 27 and just then I saw a(n) 28 at the door of the gym.She came in "Elephants 29,not just with gestures but also with sounds too low for us to hear.” Suddenly,my mind went blank.I could not 30 a single word.My 31 became the heartbeat of the world.I had32 this presentation in the shower,while brushirg my teeth,and while riding on the bus.As it turned out,there was something 33:forgetting the speech.Then my mother cleared her throat,and our eyes 34 Gradually,I started to remember everything. In all the years since then,I have never forgotten a single 35 about elephants. 16.A.free B.sweaty C.tired D.empty 17.A.mattered B.hesitated C.escaped D.appeared 18.A.interviews B.experiments C.presentations D.celebrations 19.A.formerly B.constantly C.barely D.shortly 20.A.created B.gave C.repaired D.held 21.A.cheering for B.caring about C.arguing with D.staring at 22.A.fair B.easy C.safe D.boring 23.A.connected B.heated C.crowded D.renewed 24.A.purpose B.course C.discovery D opportunity 25.A.affect B.admire C.explore D.observe 26.A.enemies B.efforts C.mistakes D. decisions 27.A.sympathy B.welcome C.encouragement D.innocence 28.A.exhibition B.movement C.notice D.painting 29.A.communicate B.compete C.compare D. compromise 30.A.miss B.recognize C.understand D.remember 31.A.breathing B.writing C.drawing D.reading 32.A.downloaded B.practiced C.attended D.announced 33.A.funnier B.further C.stronger D.worse 34.A.hurt B.opened C.locked D.saw 35.A.speech B.image C.lesson D.fact 三、阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Student Visual Arts Exhibition Since 2016,the Autry Museum of the American West has presented annual exhibitions of student artwork around an inspiring theme.Each fall,a new theme is announced and a call for submissions (is sent out.Selected student artwork is judged in the spring and displayed in the museum galleries,followed by an opening reception and awards ceremony.The exhibition is open to students in grades 6-12. THEME OF THE YEAR:VISIONS OF HUMANITY Humanity is the shared spirit,creativity,and compassion that connect us all.Your vision of humanity-how you see the world and the people in it-has the power to inspire change and remind us of what it means to be human. INSTRUCTIONS SCHEDULE Submissions are accepted from October 1,2025 to January 30,2026. Applications must be submitted online,and completed artwork delivered or mailed to the Autry Museum:(4700 Western Heritage Way,Los Angeles,CA 90027). Results will be shared by Friday,February 27,2026. Selected artwork will be on view from Saturday April 18 to Sunday,May 31,2026.It cannot be removed before Tuesday,June 9,2025,and must be picked up by Tuesday,September 1,2026. ·There is no entry fee(费用) ARTWORK GUIDELINES Only 2D artwork is accepted,including but not limited to:watercolor,mixei media,oil,drawing, photography,etc.All entries must be original and labeled with the student's name,school,and teacher.Artwork must measure 5 x 7,8 x 10,11 x 14,16x 20,20 x 30,or 22 x 32 inches.All selected entries are eligible(有资格的)for awards. 36.What is the focus of the student artwork exhibition in 2026? A.Presenting traditional artistic techniques. B.Remembering historical figures. C.Promoting cultural diversity. D.Reflecting on humanity. 37.What is the deadline for artwork submission? A.October 1,2025. B.January 30,2026. C.February 27,2026. D.June9,2026. 38.On April 30,2026,students can A.aitend the opening reception B.pick up their artworks from the exhibition C.deliver their artworks to the Autry Museum D.appreciate the artworks displayed in the museum galleries 39.What do we know about the entries? A.All works must be 2D within set size limits. B.They should be submitted online after completion. C.Selected entries will be on display for four months. D.They should be labeled with the student's past awards. 40.Where can you probably find this text? A.A school newspaper advertisement. B.A museum event announcement. C.An art competition entry form. D.A history research report. By the time she turned 61,Amy Laskey had gained a lot of time.After years of working fl-time in finance,raising a son,and caring for an elderly parent,she retired.In place of those duties Laskey started volunteering.She now participates in conversation practice for a language class, ushers(担任引座员)for music venues,.and once did financial coaching at a social services organization,which eventually turned into a part-time job. When it comes to volunteering,older adults tend to dominate.Those 65 and older are two to three times more likely to volunteer than adults aged 25 to 34,according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.As with Laskey,older adults are more likely to have spare time to devote to causes unrelated to work or family. But volunteering is not just a way to fill time.Research shows that volunteering provides older adults with real physical and mental health benefits Laskey emphasized enjoying the feeling of usefulness and responsibility volunteering provides. These are two elements that contribute to a sense of purpose,which is often ignored in well-being, says Eric Kim,an assistant professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.His studies show that a higher purpose in life is linked to reduced risks of heart attacks and strokes, better grip strength and faster walking speed.He and his team have also found that older adults who volunteer feel more optimism and less depression and loneliness.Other research connects frequent volunteering to lower blood pressure and slower biological aging. A sense of purpose doesn't need to come from volunteering or a job to benefit your health,adds Kim.It can also be found in caring for family or tending a garden.Purpose doesn't need to be a single life goal in life -"all of these things can add up,"he says. 41.How does the author introduce the main topic of the text? A.By introducing a research result. B.By giving a specific example. C.By making a comparison. D.By explaining a definition. 42.What does Laskey do after retirement? A.She looks after her elderly parents. B.She works as a part-time caregiver. C.She volunteers in various activities. D.She returns to full-time finance work. 43.What does the data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show? A.Younger adults have less free time. B.Older adults are kinder and more generous. C.The number of younger volunteers is rising. D.Seniors may volunteer more than younger adults. 44.Why does the author mention Kim's study? A.To discuss aging-related challenges. B.To explain methods of measuring health. C.To show volunteering benefits for seniors. D.To stress the impact of optimism on volunteering. 45.What message does Kim want to give us in the last paragraph? A.A clear life goal is necessary. B.Minor tasks build up to a meaningful goal. C.Volunteering is a reliable source of purpose. D.Family responsibilities are deeply significant. C Renato Zanelli crossed the finish line,pulling 140 pounds of trash )Zanelli,a retired IT specialist,flashed a tired smile,but he suspected the trash he had collected wouldn't be enough to defend his title as world champion of plogging -a sport that combines running with trash collecting The strongest challenger was Ortega Garcia,a Spanish teacher who arrived at the finish pulling a fridge,a dishwasher,and a host of other odds and ends."The competition is intense this year," said Zanelli.Now 71,he used his energy and skills to find trash to compete against athletes half his age."I'm here to help the environment,but I also want to win." At the recent World Plogging Championship in Genoa,more than 70 athletes from 16 countries tested their talents in this northern Italian city.During the six hours of the race,contestants collect points by carrying as much trash across the finish line as they can.Trash gets scored based on its weight and environmental impact.A moblle app ensures runners stay within the race's permitted area.Athletes have to pass through checkpoints()in the hilly park.They are issued gloves and four plastic bags to fill with trash,and are also allowed to carry up to three large finds,such as tires(轮胎)or TVs. Events that combine running and trash-collecting go back to at least 2010.The sport gained traction about seven years ago when a Swede,Erik Ahlstrom,coined the name plogging,a combination of plocka upp,Swedish for“pick up”,and“jogging”,“If you don't have an appealing name,you might as well not exist,"said Roberto Cavallo,a longtime plogger.From then on,plogging has even won the favor of foreign athletes. This year,contestants collected more than 6,600 pounds of trash,including bikes,baby seats, chairs,TVs,a toilet,and many other items."This park hasn't been this clean since the 15th century,”said Genoa's ambassador(代表)for sport,.Roberto Giordano. 46.What can we infer about Renato Zanelli? A.He used to work in the sports industry. B.He felt confident about defending his title. C.He made efforts to achieve win-win results. D.He siruggled to compete with younger athletes. 47.How do participants score points in the World Plogging Championship? A.By running the fastest in the race. B.By collecting as much qualified trash as possible. C.By using the mobile app to record the trash types. D.By passing through the most checkpoints in the park. 48.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Championship? A.Its participants. B.Its achievements. C.Its reports. D.Its rules. 49.What does the underlined part "gained traction"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Became popular. B.Got competitive. C.Grew commercialized. D.Remained difficult. 50.Why does the author cite Giordano's words? A.To suggest more events for plogging. B.To confirm the long history of plogging. C.To encourage more people to be ploggers. D.To recognize the difference made by ploggers. 四、阅读表达（每小题2分，满分10分） Volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways for high school students to enrich their after-school life.In our school,a variety of volunteer activities are held every semester,including community cleaning,elderly care visits and library assistance. Last month,I took part in a volunteer activity in the community nursing home.Together with my classmates,we helped the elderly clean their rooms,chatted with them and performed small shows to cheer them up.Most old people there live alone and feel lonely from time to time.Our company brought them great warmth and happiness. Through this activity,I have gained a lot.I learned to care about others patiently and understand the true meaning of dedication.Besides,my communication skills have been greatly improved.I firmly believe that volunteering not only helps others but also shapes a better self.I will keep taking part in such public welfare activities in the future. 回答下列问题 51.What kind of activities does the school hold every semester?(No more than 12 words) 52.Why did the writer and classmates chat with the elderly?(No more than 15 words) 53.What benefits has the writer got from volunteering?(No more than 20 words) 54.What does the writer plan to do in the future?(No more than 10 words) 55.What can you learn from the author's experience?(No more than 20 words) 五、书面表达（满分25分） 题目要求：假定你是李津，学校英语杜团正在招募新干事，负责社团日常活动组织。请你写 信申请加入，内容包括： 1.自我介绍（性格、特长等）； 2.个人优势（英语能力、组织能力等）； 3.入选后的工作计划。 词数：100词左右体裁：正式书信英语社团，English club