北京市昌平区第二中学2026-2027学年度第一学期高三年级期中考试英语试卷

昌平二中2026-2027学年度第一学期高三年级期中考试  英语试卷

本试卷共5页，满分100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将答题卡上交。

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。

From an early age, I worried if I was doing enough. Growing up in a city where there’s much societal pressure to always be productive, I wanted to do well, which brought much    1   .

I started to practice mindfulness in 2012. It helped me to find calm in this fast-paced life. That was what    2    me to the Space-Out Competition — a 90-minute contest about doing nothing and “spacing out”

I entered the competition last October. About 100 people took part, each sitting on a yoga mat (瑜伽垫) on the square. We had to sit there for 90 minutes without any    3    movement: We could not sleep, make any noise or check our phones.

After the time was up, the final ten participants were selected by the judges based on our performance during the competition. And these finalists’ heart rates were    4    throughout — the one with the most stable was the winner.

Every 15 minutes the judges came to measure our heart rates, which made me    5   . I could feel my heart beating faster, but I tried to see it as a way to practice acceptance — to notice those feelings of tenseness.

We all have wandering minds — my thoughts    6    from my family to the fan buzzing around us. I just    7    them. I observed them, like seeing the clouds in the sky and how they came and went. Though it was a “space out” competition, I was doing the    8   : actively observing my breath and sensation.

When the judges announced the competition was over, I wanted to sit longer. I have a busy life and having this space is a(n)    9    — often we get through a day with our mind not settled for even a second.

I was surprised to be announced as the winner. Although the event was only for 90 minutes, it gave us a way to just be ourselves or have the space to do nothing. And I hope it reminds people that    10    isn’t always the most important.

1. A. anxiety B. curiosity C. pleasure D. boredom

2. A. drew B. attached C. forced D. transported

3. A. slow B. strange C. smooth D. significant

4. A. affected B. lowered C. controlled D. monitored

5. A. nervous B. exhausted C. depressed D. hesitant

6. A. fell B. jumped C. grew D. rose

7. A. got rid of B. got back to C. took note of D. took part in

8. A. right B. standard C. opposite D. impossible

9. A. waste B. luxury C. excuse D. routine

10. A. creativity B. diversity C. simplicity D. productivity

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。

A

Rapa Nui, widely    11    (know) as Easter Island, is a Chilean territory in the Pacific Ocean. The island is home    12    a French-born artist. The artist, Delphine Poulain, was born in Paris 52 years ago and has been in love with Rapa Nui since she first visited in 1994. She smiles at the memory. “I    13    (ride) a horse through the beach when I first thought ‘I want to live here,’” she said. Then, Poulain worked as a professional sailor. One trip to Rapa Nui was enough to envision a future home in this tranquil land, though almost three decades passed before that dream    14    (come) true.

B

A dream gives direction. It invites you to look beyond today and imagine    15    you could be in the future. Setting goals    16    (match) that dream moves you toward it. Each goal is a small light directing you forward when the path feels unclear. Each dream begins as a seed of possibility. By planting it, you give tomorrow a chance    17    (grow), and you remind yourself that your story is still unfolding.

C

The dinner party is under threat, announced a recent lifestyle column in The Times. You might wonder, “How can this be? Don’t we throw parties for friends on special occasions? “But what The Times worries about is another kind of disappearing dinner party    18    is usually hosted in one’s home. Invitations    19    (send) out weeks in advance and the hosts prepare food    20    (careful). Yet nowadays, people prefer to eat takeout food on their sofa while juggling a mobile phone and a remote control.

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）

阅读下面短文，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

The PolyU Summer Institute is your gateway to explore an immersive (沉浸式的) university experience at PolyU. You will engage in a series of fun activities led by PolyU student leaders and explore the dynamic campus life.

By being part of the Summer Institute, students will:

● Engage in day-long attachment programmes offered by PolyU schools at their choice

● Experience our residential hall life

● Experience PolyU’s interactive teaching and learning through various credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses

● Gain first-hand insights for making informed choices for future studies

The Summer Institute is designed for Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students, scheduled for late July 2026 during your summer holiday.

In 2026, there are several engaging modes of participation:

ⅰ) A 5-day 4-night residential camp: and/ or

ⅱ) A variety of one-week credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses

Details will be announced in due course. Please stay tuned for our updates!

If you are interested in joining in our activities, please provide your information to us through the link here.

Sharing from a Participant

“The PolyU residential camp was an amazing opportunity to experience university life in person and gain insights into our chosen industry. Though it lasted only a few days, it was more than just a camp — it was about bonding with passionate students from around the world, becoming independent, and taking responsibility for our futures. Special thanks to my group leaders and teammates for making this summer remarkable!” Jessica Ma, SI Participant 2025

21. In the Summer Institute, students will __________.

A. design attachment programmes B. arrange campus accommodation

C. get practical tips for future careers D. attend interactive university courses