广东东莞市2026-2027学年第一学期期中考试试题初二年级英语学科

2026-2027学年第一学期期中考试试题

初二年级英语科

（本套试题考试时间75分钟，满分90分）

一、语法选择（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

Do you like to go on holiday? Taking a holiday is ___1___ interesting activity. During a holiday, you ___2___travel to new places, try new things, and meet new people.

But do you know that taking a holiday has another benefit? It helps improve your mental (心理的) health. It’s true ___3___ a holiday lets you have a good rest. A good rest helps improve your mood (心情). You will feel relaxed and your mind will be ___4___.

Going on holiday gives more than just rest. It gives you time ___5___more exercise as well. You will become healthy and happy. It is good ___6___you.

A holiday also lets you do things you enjoy. ___7___many different things to do on holiday. Some people like outdoor ___8___. So hiking and camping are good choices for them. Other people who like the sun, sand, and swimming often go to the beach during ___9___holidays.

So did you have an unforgettable holiday? I ____10____a holiday in Beijing last summer. It was fantastic. What about you?

1. A. a B. an C. the

2. A. can B. should C. must

3. A. if B. so C. because

4. A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully

5. A. get B. to get C. getting

6. A. for B. at C. of

7. A. They are B. There is C. There are

8. A. activity B. activities C. activities’

9. A. they B. them C. their

10. A. took B. take C. will take

二、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所

选的选项涂黑。

You can never do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

How many times have we said, “Oh, I’ll do that ____11____.” Sometimes tomorrow never ____12____ and we find ourselves saying, “Boy, I wish I hadn’t put that off.”

My family and Betty were friends for many years. Over the years we shared phone calls and birthday cards. Betty sent our youngest son Brandon a birthday card with $50 in it until he graduated (毕业). We ____13____ each other quite often when we lived not far away. Then we moved to New York. However, the distance did not stop us from keeping in touch.

This past November, I ____14____ Betty to see how she was. I was quite ____15____ when Betty didn’t answer the phone, instead her daughter Carol did. Carol told me that her mum got much worse quickly and she was now in hospice (疗护院) care. Carol ____16____ the phone to Betty. I talked softly to her and let her ____17____ we loved her.

As soon as I got off the phone, I sent a text to Brandon. I told him Betty was not ____18____. I didn’t know that Brandon stopped his work and sent flowers to Betty right away.

You can imagine how ____19____ I was of Brandon. Carol called me the next day. She told me Betty liked Brandon’s flowers a lot. A few days later, Betty passed away. So, my friends, ____20____ what Emerson once said, “You can never do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”

11. A. tomorrow B. yesterday C. today D. now

12. A. ends B. changes C. comes D. runs

13. A. pulled B. attended C. visited D. expected

14. A. invited B. called C. texted D. found

15. A. surprised B. excited C. relaxed D. interested

16. A. cut B. threw C. handed D. played

17. A. care B. know C. see D. mean

18. A. forgetful B. serious C. lazy D. fine

19. A. honest B. afraid C. proud D. glad

20. A. choose B. agree C. perform D. remember

三、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）

请阅读A、B两篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最

佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

A

Hey students! Do you want to make family time fun and meaningful? The Small Apron (围裙) Project invites you to wear aprons and help cook at home! Let’s join it!

Why do students join? √Learn life skills: Cooks in school teach cooking tips. √Share ideas: Post short videos of your kitchen experiences online. √Get prizes (奖): Top helpers get prizes and gifts like kitchen tools. What did experts say? Dr Yang said, “Labour (劳动) not only builds duty but also brings joy!” Another expert, Dr Ding said, “Cooking brings families together!” How can students start? 1. Wear your apron—take one from your home or make a DIY apron! 2. Help cook a meal weekly—try making dumplings or tea with parents! 3. Film your cooking processes and share the videos with #SmallApronHero online. Tell your friends about this kitchen project!

Now, it’s time to improve your cooking skills. Be a kitchen hero and your family will thank you! Remember that every little step counts and can make a big difference. Let’s cook, create, and care together!

21. Why does the Small Apron Project start?

A. To post videos online. B. To give prizes and gifts.

C. To teach cooking skills only. D. To create happy family time.

22. How many reasons for joining are mentioned in the “Why do students join” part?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

23. What did Dr Yang think of labour?

A. It’s a waste of time. B. It’s hard but useful.

C. It brings joy as well as duty. D. It makes families get closer.

24. What does “How can students start” advise you to do each week for the project?

A. Wear a DIY apron daily. B. Help cook a meal weekly.

C. Share dishes with friends. D. Film your cooking processes.

25. Where is this passage most probably from?