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昌平区2025一2026学年第二学期高一年级期末质量抽测
英语(第二组)
2026年7月
本试卷共9页,共100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在
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第一部分知识运用(共两节,30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的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。
I stared at the blank paper.Drawing didn't come naturally to me.I picked up a green oil
stick and drew a little blue house in the corner.
Where had I seen a blue house like that before?In a dream!The 1 came back in a
rush.When I was five,my mother had a serious disease.She told me not to worry,but I did.
Then one night I had a 2.An angel with warm and strong wings flew me to a little blue
house among the stars.Inside it,I felt loved and 3
That dream became my safe place.At night I found 4 in my star house.
After graduating,I worked in the hospital with children who had a 5 time talking
about their feelings.Many of them had been emotionally or physically hurt.We celebrated it
when a child 6 and left the hospital.But it was a big step going from a 7,
structured environment into an unpredictable world."These kids need a place where they can
8 at their own pace,"I said.
One night I thought:Every child deserved what my star house gave me.I didn't have
9,but could I still help them?Then I decided to make a place.With the help of locals,I
began hunting for a house.Then one day I saw a blue star drawn in chalk on the ground.We
reached a deal.
Today six children live there.It takes time for them to grow and gain enough power.
When they are 10 enough,they will move on,but carry Star House in their hearts.
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1.A.memory
B.thought
C.sense
D.idea
2.A.wish
B.dream
C.scene
D.story
3.A.admired
B.guided
C.needed
D.protected
4.A.comfort
B.balance
C.answer
D.value
5.A.free
B.busy
C.hard
D.new
6.A.relaxed
B.responded
C.recovered
D.requested
7.A.neat
B.noisy
C.dark
D.safe
8.A.wait
B.adapt
C.hide
D.play
9.A.paper
B.sticks
C.wings
D.chalks
10.A.strong
B.kind
C.calm
D.honest
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,
在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
习
Most people assume that the human brain is set on"automatic"-that means it learns all
by itself.But this isn't always true.We need to train ourselves to be better learners-to take
part in the learning process 11 (active)and to reflect 12 what we have learnt
These kinds of learning behaviors are called "active learning".I suggest 13 (ask)
questions to take an active role in your learning.
B
Christopher Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him walk again.He
engaged in a wide range of exercises 14 (design)to rebuild muscle,and made remarkable
progress.Shortly after,he wrote a biography and 15 (return)to his charity work.He
also became a passionate and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities
16 (raise)millions of dollars.His positive attitude inspired many people who 17
(stick)in illness.
A local village in Shennongjia is known for its home-made honey.18 is special
about the honey is that it is produced by the earliest species (of Chinese bees.Every
spring,the villagers place beehives (around their houses 19 (attract)these wild
bees from the forest.By providing the bees with a secure home,the villagers collect their
honey in return.This is just one of the ways in 20 people live and work in harmony
with nature.
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第二部分阅读理解(共两节,38分)
第一节(共14小题;每小题2分,共28分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的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
Thank you for your interest in the volunteer program.Our volunteers have various
backgrounds and provide important support for the visitor experience including engaging
visitors with hands-on activities,participating in the HMSC Festivals and Programs.Please
note,HMSC volunteers do not work with collections.
Volunteer Opportunities
●Story Time Reader
People who love to share children's storybooks on weekend mornings at 11:00 am can
choose this position.After reading,readers guide families to visit the galleries.Training is
offered individually in small group workshops.Readers may sign up for one or more story
readings per month.
Festival Facilitator
This is suitable for those who want to volunteer on occasion to promote special events on
weekends.Training is specific to the role.At some festivals such as HMSC Summer Solstice
and Arts Thursdays,Festival Facilitators engage visitors with hands-on educational and craft
activities.
Public Program Ambassador
It will be a nice choice for someone wanting to volunteer on occasion.At HMSC fall and
spring events such as lectures and author talks,the ambassadors welcome guests and staff the
HMSC information table.Training is specific.
Gallery Activity Station Facilitator
Volunteers need to engage visitors in a conversational way in the museum exhibits,often
through facilitating hands-on activities at discovery stations.Multiple-session training courses
are offered twice a year.A regular morning or afternoon shift is permitted.
How to Apply
Applicants need to complete an online application form and submit (it before the
deadline.With an invitation applicants are supposed to take a 45-minute interview.The
HMSC is committed to a welcoming museum experience and invites everyone to join.If you
need any type of accommodation ()please contact us at carolcarlson@hmsc.harvard.edu.
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21.What do Public Program Ambassadors do?
A.Run hands-on craft activities
B.Manage the information desk.
C.Engage in educational activities.
D.Take care of museum collections.
22.Which position needs multiple-session training?
A.Festival Facilitator.
B.Public Program Ambassador.
C.Story Time Reader.
D.Gallery Activity Station Facilitator.
23.What should applicants do before the interview?
A.Confirm working shift time
B.Submit the online application
C.Apply for accommodation service.
D.Sign up for monthly reading tasks.
分
When Grace was in first grade,she and her best friend noticed that at the end of each
school year,barely used notebooks and pencils were being thrown away."We started
collecting them from our classrooms,"Grace says."It was such a waste-there were kids who
needed these things..”
That small effort grew into Restoring Rainbows,a group that collects lightly used
supplies from schools across the state and gives them to students in need.Now,instead of
throwing these items into the trash,students and teachers donate them.Over the summer,the
group sorts and cleans everything,then hands them out in August to partner schools and
community groups serving low-income families.
"Having your own supplies makes you feel ready and like you belong,"Grace explains
"We're making sure kids can start the school year with the tools they need."
So far,Restoring Rainbows has given out more than 30,000 items,growing from two
volunteers to over 70 across several towns."It's a lot of work,but seeing kids'faces when
they pick their supplies makes it all worth it,"Grace admits.
Recently,support from DonorsChoose,a platform that connects donors with classroom
needs,helped the group reach more schools more efficiently."I've learned you don't have to
be a certain age to make a difference,"Grace says."My first-grade self would be amazed."
Now a high school freshman,Grace plans to expand the project statewide and hopes
other states can follow."Every kid deserves to feel prepared when they walk into school,"she
says."If a notebook and pencil can help,why wouldn't we do everything we can to make that
happen?”
24.What inspired Grace to collect school supplies?
A.The wastefulness she noticed.
B.A suggestion from her friend.
C.Arequest from DonorsChoose.
D.The need of low-income families.
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25.What does Restoring Rainbows do with the collected supplies?
A.It ships them statewide.
B.It sells them to raise money.
C.It stores them for the next year.
D.It delivers them to students in need.
26.How does Grace like her work?
A.Relaxing.
B.Challenging
C.Rewarding.
D.Disappointing.
27.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Actions speak louder than words.
B.Chances favor the prepared mind.
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D.Small seeds can grow into big trees.
C
For a decade,we've been told the blue light from our screens is ruining our sleep.The
public fear about blue light started with a 2014 study.Half of the 12 participants read on an
iPad before bed.The rest read physical books.The iPad users took longer to fall asleep,felt
more tired the next day and produced less melatonin ()So the study concluded that the
screens were to blame.
But Professor Zeitzer,an expert on behavioral science,says:"This was an incredibly
misleading piece of work.The science is fine,but the conclusions aren't.Blue light:does
affect sleep through melatonin,but screen light is too weak to matter."Several studies found
that the light from screens only delayed sleep by about nine minutes,at worst.
So why are we so tired?Experts agree that what really matters is the amount of light you
are getting through the day.The more light that you get during the daytime,the less impact
the light in the evening has.So,for the best sleep,go outside in the morning.Even a cloudy
day gives you around 10,000 lux,compared to 100 lux in your living room.And if you can
get outside again after 15:00,that's also surprisingly useful,because it further regulates your
body clock and directly reduces how sensitive you are to light in the evening.
Now,what about your phone?It tops out at 50-80 lux,which is hardly enough to matter,
especially after you've had good daylight exposure.Therefore,as Zeitzer highlights,"it is
much more the content rather than the light that is keeping people awake."What you do on
your phone-scrolling through social media,watching intense videos,or reading stressful
news-engages your brain and makes it harder to wind down.
So here's the bottom line:Don't keep thinking about your phone's blue light or waste
money on blue-blocking glasses.Instead,focus on getting plenty of natural daylight.And in
the evening,pay attention to what you do before bed.Even simple routines like lowering the
lights or reading a calm book can act as a psychological signal that tells your body it's time to
sleep.The real solution isn't about the light from your screen-it's about daylight and habits.
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28.What is Professor Zeitzer's attitude towards the finding of 2014 study?
A.Disapproving.B.Objective.
C.Supportive.
D.Uninterested.
29.Why does the author mention the lux data?
A.To show that phone light is too weak to affect sleep.
B.To compare the brightness of different light sources.
C.To prove that outdoor sunlight is harmful to sleep.
D.To explain why sunlight regulates the body clock.
30.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Light from a screen can significantly delay sleep.
B.Simple routines can remind you to go to bed on time.
C.More daylight makes you more sensitive to evening light.
D.Blue light affects sleep more than the content on the phone.
31.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.How a Good Habit Contributes to Your Sleep
B.How Your Screen Keeps You Awake at Night
C.Why You Should Block Out Light for Better Sleep
D.Why Phone Blue Light isn't the Real Sleep Problem
D
For years,many ecologists have argued that as global warming worsens,nature should
change more quickly.The logic seems simple.Rising temperatures and changing climate
zones would force species out of some areas while opening new habitats elsewhere.This
brings quicker local disappearance of species and rapid settlement.In theory,ecosystems
should be rearranging at a fast pace.
However,new research challenges that idea.After examining a large global database of
living things,a team found the opposite trend ()The rate at which species are replaced in
local areas,known as"turnover",has not increased.Instead,it has slowed significantly.
The researchers concentrated on changes since the 1970s,when global surface
temperatures began rising more rapidly and noticeably,and environmental changes became
more pronouneed.They compared species turnover rates before and after this period of faster
warming.If climate change were the main driver,turnover should have increased.Instead,the
analysis showed that over short periods of 1-5 years,turnover generally declined.This pattern
appeared across a wide range of ecosystems,from birds to deep-sea life.
To understand this unexpected result,the team looked beyond external climate forces and
examined how ecosystems organize themselves internally.Their findings suggest that
ecological communities are not simply reacting to temperature changes.Rather,they often
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operate in what is called the"Multiple Attractors"state,where species continually replace one
another because of internal biological interactions.The process is like a game of
rock-paper-scissors,where no single species rules for long.If these internal changes typically
keep ecosystems active,why are turnover rates slowing?The researchers argue that
environmental degradation (and reduced regional species pools are likely responsible.
As human activities damage living environments,types of living things are reduced.With
fewer species available to move in,the pace of turnover declines.
Dr.Nwankwo noted:"In research we are seeing clear indications that human impacts
cause the slowing of turnover.It is worrying."The findings suggest that balanced-looking
ecosystems may not be healthy.A slowdown in local species change may signal that different
living things are being lost at a larger scale,weakening the natural processes that normally
keep ecosystems active.
32.What does the word "pronounced"underlined in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A.Obvious.
B.Sudden.
C.Regular.
D.Similar.
33.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A.More species will move in to balance the ecosystems.
B.Human activities account for the drop of turnover rates.
C.Climate serves as the main cause of slow ecosystem changes.
D.Internal interactions can ensure the steady ecosystem turnover.
34.What is the the passage mainly about?
A.The key role of temperature in nature.
B.A common biological rule of ecosystems.
C.An unexpected ecological trend and its risks.
D.The methods to improve the falling turnover rate.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people believe that summer travel is destined to be expensive,crowded,and
exhausting.In fact,the quality of a trip depends more on the way you travel than on the
season itself.
Destination matters the most.Many people choose popular tourist attractions,only to end
up spending a lot of money while struggling through huge crowds.Why not turn to the places
with better value for money?In this way,you can not only save money but also enjoy peace
and quiet.35
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Dealing with hot weather is also very important.Summer travel naturally involves strong
sunshine,but that does not mean you have to suffer through it helplessly.36 For
example,wearing breathable clothing and carrying portable fans can help a lot.If possible,
arranging major outdoor activities in the cooler early morning or evening hours is also a smart
choice.
To travel light,you also need to pack light.37 Make your trip easier by choosing a
small roller bag instead of heavy checked luggage.Take only the essentials and wash clothes
during your trip.
Accommodation choices also matter.38 Check the actual conditions of the
room-for example,whether it has windows,a real bed,and a private bathroom.These details
often determine how comfortable your trip will be.
39 With some careful planning on where to go,how to deal with the heat,and
where to stay,anyone can turn it into a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
A.Summer travel is not necessarily a"painful journey."
B.Carrying too much luggage often becomes a burden.
C.The location of your hotel is more important than the room itself.
D.Many popular destinations offer cheaper tickets for students or seniors.
E.Some simple yet effective protective measures can make a noticeable difference.
F.In particular,you should stay cautious about places with unbelievably low prices.
G.Avoiding the mindset that "popular means best"is a key step toward a better travel
experience.
第三部分书面表达(共两节,32分)
第一节(共4小题;第40、41题各2分,第42题3分,第43题5分,共12分)
阅读下面短文,根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
After a wildfire destroyed over 6,000 structures in early 2025,artist Ruth Askren,72,felt
survivor's guilt because her childhood home remained unruined.To help the homeless
families,she began volunteering with Homes in Memoriam,a project where a collective of
artists paint free home portraits for those who lost their houses.
"For me,it was a matter of feeling really driven to do something,"Askren said."I'm a
painter.This is what I can do to help people cope with their loss in the smallest of ways."
After being paired with a family,Askren worked from a collection of old photographs to
recreate their lost home,adding personal touches like the way tree branches cast shadows on a
wall,or the light that from an upstairs window.For the Vaziri Family,she painted a yellow
house with a sloping roof."Painting this special house gave me a sense of how it was like a
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living thing,"she wrote on her social media."I know it may just be my imagination,but the
house truly seemed to have its own personality.It felt alive as if it could change and adapt to
whatever its residents needed."
The project is emotional for the families who receive the paintings,but Askren said:"It
is comforting for me,too,as the painting process has helped me work through the pain of
losing so many homes."Now,realizing that these homes will live on in the paintings created
by loving hands,she accepts the sadness as part of the joy.
40.Why did Ruth Askren begin volunteering with Homes in Memoriam?
41.What did Askren gain from painting the Vaziri Family's house?
42.Please decide which part is false in the following statement,then underline it and explain
why.
Since the project is emotional for the families who receive the paintings,Askren
accepts the sadness as part of the happiness.
43.Apart from what the passage mentions,what other benefit(s)can art bring you?(In about
40 words)
第二节(20分)
假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校上周六举办了“自然灾害防范教育进校园”
(Natural Disaster Prevention Education on Campus)主题活动,你的外国好友Jim对此很感
兴趣,发来邮件询问有关情况。请你用英文给他回复,内容包括:
1.活动内容;
2.你的收获。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
(请务必将作文写在答题卡指定区域内)
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