山东烟台经济技术开发区实验中学2026-2027学年初三上学期期中英语试题

2026-2027学年实验中学初三上学期期中英语试题

第一部分　阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）

本部分共两节，考查阅读理解能力。

第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）

阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Many teenagers today complain that they are too busy with schoolwork to have any free time. However, recent studies by child psychologists (心理学家) show that taking up a hobby is not just about having fun; it is actually necessary for a healthy brain. How can a hobby improve your life?

Take 14-year-old Li Hua as an example. After a long week of stressful exams, he used to sit in front of the TV for hours. He felt tired but couldn't fall asleep. Then, his father suggested he try playing basketball. "At first, I thought it was a waste of time," Li Hua says. "But when I am running on the court, I forget all my worries. I feel energetic and focused the next day."

Hobbies don't have to be physical. Mary, a quiet girl, collects stamps. She says, "Every stamp tells a story. When I look at my collection, I travel to different countries in my mind. It makes me feel peaceful." Another student, Jack, enjoys building model robots. He explains, "When I connect the wires (电线) and fix the small parts, I have to focus completely. It teaches me patience."

According to experts, the best hobby is the one that makes you feel relaxed. It doesn't matter whether it is active or quiet. What matters is that you set aside (留出) some time just for yourself. So, put down your textbook for a moment and find something you love doing.

1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A. To introduce the history of hobbies.

B. To show teenagers are too busy to have hobbies.

C. To explain the benefits of having a hobby.

D. To complain about too much schoolwork.

2. How did Li Hua feel after he started playing basketball?

A. He felt even more tired than before.

B. He found it was a waste of time.

C. He felt energetic and focused.

D. He still couldn't sleep at night.

3. What do Mary and Jack have in common according to the passage?

A. They both prefer active hobbies.

B. They both enjoy quiet, focused activities.

C. They both want to travel around the world.

D. They both dislike reading textbooks.

B

Most of my classmates spent their summer vacations traveling to famous places. However, my family's plan had to change because something unexpected happened. I stayed at home for two weeks, feeling very disappointed. "This will be the most boring holiday ever," I thought.

My mom noticed my low spirits and said, "Why not be a tourist in our own city?" I shrugged (耸肩), but with nothing else to do, I agreed. We looked everywhere at home and dug out an old travel book in a box. Then I made a plan.

The next day, we visited the city museum that I hadn't been to since primary school. To my surprise, the new history show was fascinating. The next day, we explored a beautiful park of the city. We had a picnic and flew kites. We even took a cycling tour along the river. I never thought I would do it one day. I took photos of famous buildings and tried street food I didn't notice before. I discovered special cafes and interesting small shops in old streets.

I learned to see my city in a new way. I didn't need to go far to explore. I realized that a "staycation" (宅度假) could be as enjoyable as going away, and it was certainly cheaper and more relaxing. It taught me that where to spend vacation doesn't matter, but your thought matters.

4. Why did the writer stay at home during the summer vacation?

A. Because something unexpected happened.

B. Because she wanted to have a relaxing holiday.

C. Because she disliked traveling to famous places.

D. Because her mom asked her to travel in their own city.

5. What does the writer probably mean by shrugging?

A. She agreed with her mother's idea at once.

B. She didn't think her mother's advice was good.

C. She was very excited about her mother's advice.

D. She wanted to ask more questions about the city.

6. What does "dug out" probably mean in the article?

A. Listed.

B. Stored.

C. Found.

D. Borrowed.

7. What changed the writer's opinion about vacation?

A. Exploring her own city.

B. Reading the travel book.

C. Her mother's travel stories.

D. Staying at home doing nothing.

C

7:00 PM, Friday

The school sports meet was just two days away. I was practicing running the 800-meter race on the track. My biggest rival, Alex, was also there. We hadn't spoken to each other all term because we were always competing for first place. I was running faster than ever, trying to beat my own record, when suddenly I felt a sharp