新疆维吾尔自治区巴音郭楞蒙古自治州2026年中考模拟（2）英语试卷及答案

1、Good heavens! He ______dinner since 4 pm. . . and it is 10 pm now!

A．is preparing

B．had been prepared

C．has prepared

D．has been preparing

2、—You seem to be familiar with New York．

—I _______ there for three years．It’s great to be back．

A．live   B．had lived

C．have lived D．lived

3、—When did you first meet her?

—January 1 st, 2000, the first day of the new century, ________ I can never forget.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．where

4、______________ in thought, he almost knocked into the big tree in front of him.

A．Losing

B．Having lost

C．Lost

D．To lose

5、---Could you tell me where Jim lives?

---_____ he used to live next door to me, and now he’s living in another town.

A. At a time   B. At times

C. At time D. At one time

6、It was when he was about to eat __________ someone knocked at the door .

A．that

B．so

C．then

D．before

7、— Why was our foreign teacher unhappy yesterday?

— News about the tsunami striking her country ______ an attack of homesickness.

A. set for   B. set out

C. set about   D. set off

8、The recent discovery from the ancient tomb ________ the hidden history of the family.

A．throws light on

B．works closely with

C．plays a trick on

D．leaves an impression on

9、As a green hand in this position, ______ matters most is to develop your abilities as well as confidence.

A．that

B．what

C．which

D．how

10、The living conditions ________ by the country in the past ten years.

A．have been improved

B．were improved

C．are improved

D．have improved

11、— Dad, I’ve finished my homework.

— Good! You ______ go to play or watch TV if you like.

A．need

B．must

C．can

D．should

12、Millie gave ________ a baby cat yesterday that hurt _________ when it fell from the tree.

A. me, itself   B. myself, itself

C. me, it   D. myself, it

13、Tom was so angry____ he heard his friend betrayed him____ he tore the letter into two immediately.

A．that; when

B．that; that

C．when; what

D．when; that

14、The salesman reminded the customers that when using the machine, they needed to refer to the in case of any accidents.

A．expressions

B．directions

C．negotiations

D．explanations

15、______ today, he would get there by Friday．

A. Were he to leave   B. If he had left

C. Did he to leave   D. Had he left

16、On average, there are 800 tornadoes in the US each year, ________ about 80 deaths and 1,500 injuries.

A．having caused

B．causing

C．caused

D．to be causing

17、________ anything about the accident, he went to work as usual.

A．Not known

B．Known not

C．Knowing not

D．​Not knowing

18、In my three years with the city schools, I’ve seen a teacher with 10 years of experience become convinced, after just a few observations, ________ he was a terrible teacher.

A. what B. how C. that D. which

19、—Did Peter fix the computer himself?

—He _______,because he doesn’t know much about computers.

A.has it fixed B.had fixed it

C.had it fixed D.fixed it

20、I’m lucky to have got two tickets _____. Are you _____ to go to the concert with me?

A. freely; free   B. for free; freely

C. freely; for free   D. for free; free

21、   Though they have a small figure, plants are armed with a metabolic (新陈代谢) system that allows them to collect, store and spend hard-earned energy for their survival. Perhaps the best-known part in this plant metabolic network is their ability to turn light into sugars and other forms of energy through photosynthesis (光合作用), a unique ability that allows plants to live in different environments.

But a plant’s dependence on sunlight has always presented one key question: What happens to a plant’s energy supply when night falls and sunlight becomes no longer available? A study published on Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences answered the question. Researchers report that a key factor to a plant’s ability to keep energy and survive the darkness of each nightfall rests in what experts call the circadian clock (生物钟).

Circadian clocks are basically chemical timekeepers each plant owns that allow them to work out the passage of time and the duration of their chemical reactions, and give them a rough idea of their daily routine every 24 hours. Experts say like most clocks, these inner timepieces for plants also come with an alarm of sorts. Through a network of genes and cells, researchers say that plants have an inborn ability to adjust (调整) their clocks each night for the benefit of their own survival. Through this network they can know the rising and falling of the sun, how long each night will last and how much energy they need to keep to make it to each morning. This alarm, according to researchers, can single-handedly tell plants how to adjust their nightly metabolic schedule—and give their energy supply suitably—every night with shocking correctness.

The study shows that experts came to this conclusion after experimenting with genes inside Arabidopsis, a small flowing plant related to cabbage. In these plants, researchers discovered a collection of genes largely controlled by a special thing known as superoxide (过氧化物), which is often linked to a plant’s metabolism.

【1】What is the plant metabolic network most famous for?

A．Taking in sugars.

B．Helping grow faster at night.

C．Collecting energy from others.

D．Making energy with sunlight.

【2】What did the researchers try to make out?

A．How plants survive the night.

B．How sunlight affects plants’ circadian clock.

C．How long plants’ energy lasts during the night.

D．How the circadian clock gives plants information.

【3】What can we learn about the circadian clock from paragraph 3?

A．It sometimes can’t work well.

B．It can adjust according to the weather.

C．It is controlled by some genes and cells.

D．It differs from one plant to another.

【4】What will probably be discussed in the following paragraph?

A．How cabbage can survive the night.

B．What is a plant’s metabolism.

C．What role superoxide plays in the circadian clock.

D．What genes control the speed of plants’ growth.

22、There’s no shortage of health food trends on TikTok, but which ones are actually sensible? And should you skip any of them altogether? We asked registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, and here’s what you need to know.

Emily Mariko’s Salmon Bowl

Made with rice, baked salmon, soy sauce and spicy mayo — and to be clear, there are a lot of different variations of it online — this passes Rissetto’s test because it’s healthy, fast, easy and has good flavor.

Rissetto says that while she would recommend this recipe, she would also suggest changing the white rice for brown rice for increased nutrients and more fiber.

Healthy Cookie Dough

Cookie dough that’s healthy? This is too good to be true, right? The answer is probably yes.

Rissctto says that while this may be healthy, it probably doesn’t taste good.

“I’m certain this tastes like cardboard, ”she said. “If you don’t care about taste — then this is for you.”

Lettuce Water For Sleep

While harmless, the TikTok trend of pouring boiling water over romaine lettuce leaves to make “lettuce water” for better sleep probably won’t cure your sleep disorder — and it probably doesn’t taste great, either.

“This is not a thing. There’s no evidence to prove it,” Rissetto said. “Instead, steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep.”

Nature’s Cereal

As Rissetto points out, it’s basically a fruit smoothie bowl.

“I am all for having berries and coconut water,” she said. “Nutrition-wise, this has lots of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. It’s basically a fruit salad that would be super refreshing on a hot day or post-workout.”

【1】What is special about Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl?

A．It doesn’t taste great.

B．It is good for health.

C．Its recipe is not fixed.

D．It uses two kinds of rice.

【2】Which recipe doesn’t Rissetto recommend?

A．Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl.

B．Healthy cookie dough.

C．Lettuce water for sleep.

D．Nature’s cereal.

【3】Which food suits you best after playing a football match?

A．Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl.

B．Healthy cookie dough.

C．Lettuce water for sleep.

D．Nature’s cereal.

23、Dear Alcohol,

You’ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you’ve caused for me.

Do you remember the night you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn’t the only one hurt by you that night.

Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,” they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit（呕吐）. “I’m sorry,” they said when I called taxis for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This won’t happen again,” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.

Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn’t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.

I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring（引诱）in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.

Sincerely,

Anonymous

【1】What is author’s purpose in writing to alcohol?

A．To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers

B．To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.

C．To show how much alcohol can hurt people.

D．To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people’s life.

【2】What did alcohol do to the author’s father?

A．It made him crash into two other cars and took his life.

B．It made him drink too much and he had to get his stomach pumped.

C．It made him kill two other people when driving.

D．It made him get into a car accident and badly injure himself.

【3】What is the tone of the article?

A．Critical.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Humorous.

【4】What is the main writing technique of the passage?

A．Making something more noticeable than usual.

B．Representing something in the form of a person.

C．Describing something by listing its harmfulness.

D．Comparing one thing with another to make his point clear.

24、Fine arts are important in the curriculum (课程) because of what they do for learning. In other words, the arts, especially music, should be an important part of every school’s curriculum.

Students would be much smarter if they had some music experience. They would improve their classroom skills, like paying attention, following directions, and taking part actively. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Musicians are better in math, and they get higher SAT (美国高中毕业生学术能力水平考试) scores. While they make music, they use their imaginations, unlike playing video games. It provides students a chance to try out their own ideas.

Music not only makes children better students but also gives them something positive to do. Parents can enjoy listening to their children’s music instead of seeing them always playing computer games or watching TV. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining bad people. They can communicate with old friends and make new friends through music. While they learn and make music, they can also be thinking about a possible career.

Music builds self-confidence. To make music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practise performing in front of groups of people. It gives students a feeling of importance to have a skill someone appreciates. Music gives children a chance to express themselves, and that helps develop their self-confidence. They are also learning how to complete something from beginning to end and actually come out with a product that they can take pride in.

Though important, many schools exclude music lesson on the pretext of delaying students’ studies. Then what shall we do?

【1】What can we know from the passage?

A．Music gets one to be more creative.

B．Music helps one to get a job earlier.

C．Famous people should love music.

D．Outgoing people learn music more easily.

【2】The last sentence suggests that ________.

A．the author wonders whether music is necessary

B．the author has no way to solve the problem

C．music lessons should be part of the curriculum

D．all kinds of lessons should be included at school

【3】Why does the author write this article?

A．To blame the present education.

B．To attract attention to music education.

C．To make people enjoy music.

D．To take children away from computer games.

【4】The statement “So music makes children well-rounded students” should go to the end of ________.

A．Para. 1

B．Para. 2

C．Para. 4

D．Para. 5

25、The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program sounded like a worthwhile cause. One day, I noticed a ________ request for volunteers. Many children had been waiting well over a year, I ________ that it was directed at me. The question was whether the ________ would want me. Because of a nerve disorder, I could only walk with the ________ of sticks.

But a short time later, my caseworker called, “I have the ________ Little Sister for you. Her name is Karen; she is eight and legally blind.”

“Are you outs?” I said. “Me ________ the blind? I have to hold onto my sticks!”

“Beth, I’m ________ you’re the right match, because I want Karen ________ to someone who can show that she can do anything, despite a(n) ________ challenge. You are such a good role model.”

It was hard to ________, so I agreed to meet with Karen. We discussed how we could ________ our special needs. I asked her to hang on to my shirt and ________ never to run away from me. She wanted me to let her know when the land was ________. Those seemed ________ enough for us to accomplish, so we became ________.

During our ________ together, Karen and I have had great fun doing countless things from the ordinary gardening to the ________ of exploring New York City.

Today, Karen is fifteen, and I ________ get extreme joy listening to her share her ________. One day she is going to be a writer, another day a teacher or a seeing-eye dog trainer. She believes there is no ________ as to how far she can go if she never restricts herself.

【1】

A．popular

B．personal

C．desperate

D．modest

【2】

A．decided

B．proved

C．clarified

D．reminded

【3】

A．company

B．program

C．school

D．family

【4】

A．instruction

B．invention

C．control

D．aid

【5】

A．mature

B．perfect

C．independent

D．strict

【6】

A．dressing

B．raising

C．leading

D．teaching

【7】

A．concerned

B．convinced

C．disappointed

D．shocked

【8】

A．married

B．opposed

C．devoted

D．exposed

【9】

A．physical

B．academic

C．financial

D．environmental

【10】

A．resist

B．guarantee

C．research

D．admit

【11】

A．turndown

B．set aside

C．adapt to

D．bring on

【12】

A．decline

B．expect

C．promise

D．imagine

【13】

A．broad

B．rough

C．solid

D．smooth

【14】

A．rigid

B．disturbing

C．dynamic

D．reasonable

【15】

A．sisters

B．colleagues

C．travelers

D．students

【16】

A．weeks

B．months

C．seasons

D．years

【17】

A．barrier

B．excitement

C．annoyance

D．convenience

【18】

A．still

B．seldom

C．temporarily

D．never

【19】

A．jobs

B．flowers

C．books

D．dreams

【20】

A．evidence

B．motivation

C．limit

D．point

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

“Mommy ,don't go,”my three-year-old son screamed as I walked to the door. My fifteen-year-old leaned against the kitchen counter with his arms folded across his chest ,not screaming,but glaring at me as I pulled his little brother off my leg.

“Are you mad at me too?”

“You spend all your time taking care of other people's kids,but what about us?”Dylan left angrily.

I was shocked and a little hurt. How could my own child not understand that the work I was doing was saving live? Then the answer hit me. He didn't know bemuse he had never seen what Healing the Children actually did. Dylan had heard the sores of sick children, but had never once looked into the eyes of a child and understood the hard truth-that without our help, the child would likely die.

“Get dressed. You are going with me.”I said.

I spend the drive explaining the case of Hector to my son, who pretended to ignore me the entire time.“He's seven, only weighs thirty pounds and is very sick. He has a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which could kill him. It is a miracle(奇迹) that he is still alive. ”

I went on to explain that it took a team of volunteer medical staff to get Hector to the hospital from his remote village and care for him while he was there. Still, Dylan seemed unimpressed.

We stopped at a convenience store for water and snacks. Dylan had one large and one small Slurpee (思乐冰饮料). He said the small one was for Hector. I doubted whether the little guy would be able to drink it, but remained silent. This was the first interest Dylan had shown in being there. I wasn't about to ruin it.

I stopped at the nurse's station to check on Hector's progress while Dylan went to his room. Our patient was recovering physically，but the nurse was concerned that Hector was struggling emotionally. She said “Kids usually bounce back fast, but he hardly speaks and never smiles.”

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