北京市第二十中学2026-2027学年高一上学期期中英语

2026北京二十中高一（上）期中

英    语

（时间：  90   分钟     满分：  100   分    为  必修一 模块考试）

命题人 ：张如意            审题人 ：欧丽娜  

班级                   姓名                

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）

第一节 完形填空 （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。

Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been predictable and boring. But one sunny morning, the bookstore owner    1    that the shop would be closing for good. Samuel’s heart sank, and he found himself facing an    2    future. Yet a ray of hope emerged—an opportunity to start anew.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, he thought,    3    the courage to break new ground. With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to go after his dream of becoming a    4   .

With pen in hand and a blank page before him, Samuel poured his soul out onto the paper. He    5    tales of adventure, love and self‑discovery. As he wrote, he gave life to the characters that danced across the page.    6    an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A local publishing house, charmed by Samuel’s stories, offered him a    7    to share his work. He took a leap of faith and said yes!

“Out with the old and in with the new” became Samuel’s pet phrase. The once‑shy clerk    8    a confident author. His books found their way into the hands of readers near and far, touching hearts and igniting (点燃) passions.

Samuel’s    9    didn’t come without challenges, but he remembered the saying, “When one door closes, another opens.” Each closed door became an opportunity for growth and a stepping‑stone to even greater achievements. With each book he composed, he turned over a new leaf. His journey reminded everyone that starting anew was not just surrendering (屈服) to the unknown. It was an invitation to    10    a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.

1. A. permitted   B. complained   C. admitted   D. announced

2. A. unusual   B. uncertain   C. impossible   D. unrealistic

3. A. gathering   B. lacking   C. admiring   D. recalling

4. A. clerk   B. painter   C. novelist   D. publisher

5. A. penned   B. heard   C. provided   D. concluded

6. A. Frequently   B. Eventually   C. Obviously   D. Normally

7. A. chance   B. solution   C. condition   D. right

8. A. depended on   B. knew about   C. learned from   D. transformed into

9. A. exploration   B. curiosity   C. success   D. dignity

10. A. change   B. repeat   C. create   D. evaluate

第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

A

In my old school days, running    11   (consider) boring and painful for me. As I started to work, I realised exercise should be part of my lifestyle. Later, running became my career. Over the years, I    12    (coach) many running teams. Needless to say, running has its benefits. It is believed    13    running can decrease the risk of death. So are you currently not doing it? I encourage you to start now.

B

The rising obesity rate has aroused more widespread concern. Experts link obesity to excessive carbohydrates and cooking oil. Now young Chinese are embracing lighter foods. Many choose green juice or protein-rich salads    14    they want to manage their weight. Some people,    15    live a green and cost-effective lifestyle, prefer homemade meals over pricey light foods. Weight loss success stories highlight    16    (balance) diets over extreme measures. Many adopt gradual, mindful eating habits, such as seasonal and local food, for long-term health.

C

When Lauren Schroeder, a high school student,    17    (show) up to a community food drive last year, she saw what people there got—just a lot of canned goods.    18    (decide) to become the change she wanted to see, Schroeder grew 7,000 pounds of produce and gave it all away to food banks. Her work drew the attention of the Future Farmers of America, which gave her some money for    19   (supply) and seeds. Her goal is    20    (donate) 20,000 pounds of vegetables by the time she graduates.

第二部分：阅读理解（共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，并在答题纸上涂黑。

A

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▶ Benefits for volunteers:

• There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.

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Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will come abroad with you. Having placed more than 130,000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on‑going support from experienced program managers and round‑the‑clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers

are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.

If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.

21. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group?

A. Rewards for volunteering.      B. A free service trip.

C. An opportunity to study abroad.     D. A specialized program.

22. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers?

A. Local teams’ assistance.      B. Partners’ support.

C. College recommendation letters.    D. Parents’ company.

23. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A. advocate volunteering      B. introduce requirements

C. advertise a service       D. suggest a lifestyle

B

Two-Man Ironman

On Sept. 17, 2022, Jeff and his son, Johnny, set out to begin the first of three legs of the Ironman competition, where competitors must complete a 140 miles of swimming, bicycling and running in under 17 hours. Not that long ago, Johnny could barely walk a few steps because he was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). But his dream of being a runner never stopped.

From the day Johnny was born, Jeff refused to let his son’s disability hold him back. Determined to show Johnny that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete, Jeff helped him engage in running. They began waking up at 4 a.m. so Jeff could run while pushing his son in a special wheelchair called a racing chair. Every morning, they drove themselves to run increasingly longer distances. Soon, they were entering 5K races, then on to Ironman competition. Jeff would act as Johnny’s arms and legs, carrying the weight of his son throughout the race.

The race began with a 2.4-mile swim. Settling Johnny into a kayak, Jeff eased himself into the water. Swimming while dragging another person was very tough. But worst of all, Jeff had to struggle with jellyfish. “I occupied my mind by counting the number of times I got stung (蜇),” he says.

After the two men completed the tough bike section in roughly nine hours, they set their sights on the final leg of the race—a 26.2-mile marathon. They’d been competing for 10.5 hours, leaving another 6.5 hours to make their time. But at Mile 19, Johnny saw the clock ticking down and worried they wouldn’t make the cutoff. Despite the tiredness, Jeff was convinced they were going all right and then picked up the pace.

With minutes left and 200 feet to the finish line, Jeff stopped to help Johnny out of his racing chair and handed him his rolling walker. After years of painstaking work, Johnny was determined to finish his races on his own. After 16 hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds, the father and son crossed the finish line together.

As the crowd cheered on an overwhelmed Johnny, a weary Jeff kept a low profile. “My father didn’t want his finish line moment,” says Johnny, tears in eyes. “He wanted it to be mine.”

24. Why did Jeff lead Johnny to running?

A. To get closer to Johnny.

B. To fulfill Johnny’s dream.

C. To discover Johnny’s interest.