山东省菏泽市2026年中考真题（二）英语试卷(解析版)

1、It doesn't matter___________you have the ability to be on top of your professional careers as long as you work hard the whole time.

A.whether B.how C.what D.why

2、Although my new cellphone has many ________ it doesn’t ________ well.

A．functions, function

B．function, functions

C．functions, functions

D．function,function

3、The performers of course sang in Chinese, but the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meaning ________ to the audience.

A．over

B．through

C．across

D．on

4、To some extent, uncontrolled information from the website that many people turn _______ false.

A. to prove    B. to proves  C. prove   D. proves

5、The _________ on his face suggested that he was a little nervous.

A．instruction

B．expression

C．attitude

D．behavior

6、The city built a statue ______ the great writer.

A. in memory of   B. in the memory

C. in memory   D. to memory

7、It was in this very town,____Tom was born thirty years ago,____he will build a new school,____excites everyone in the town.

A. that; that; which   B. where; that; which

C. where; when; that   D. that; where; that

8、Since we still have enough time, you can _____.

A．have a frog in your throat

B．hold your horses

C．tick all the right boxes

D．kill two birds with one stone

9、The speech on urban pollution is rather a _____ speech, as I can judge from the ___ look of all the listeners.

A.disturbing…disturbed B.disturbed…disturbing

C.distracting…distracted D.distracted…disturbing

10、With your help, there is no doubt ______ our plan is meant for will work out successfully.

A．what that

B．whether that

C．that what

D．that whether

11、 George Orwell, _________was Eric Arthur, wrote many political novels and essays.

A. the real name      B. what his real name

C. his real name   D. whose real name

12、Frank ________ stamps in his spare time. It’s his hobby.

A. is collecting     B. collects

C. collected      D. was collecting

13、______ important information this is!

A．How a

B．What

C．What an

D．How

14、I ______ when I was a young girl.

A．kept a diary

B．wrote a diary

C．made diaries

D．kept diaries

15、 The vegetable looking fresh in his field ______well. It’s often sold out immediately it appears in the market.

A. has sold   B. has been sold

C. is sold D. sells

16、It be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.

A．may

B．couldn’t

C．should

D．needn’t

17、________in thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him.

A．Lose

B．Losing

C．Lost

D．To lose

18、Most passengers like sitting in the front of a bus to have a better view. What's more, they believe it's less likely that _______will happen.

A.car-accident B.car-sickness C.car-trouble D.car-crash

19、The reason ________ he explained was________ he was ill and unable to go to school.

A．why; that

B．why; because

C．which; because

D．which; that

20、In no country, ________ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.

A．other than

B．more than

C．better than

D．rather than

21、Procrastination (拖延症) gets people into trouble--leaving tasks until the very last moment is a Pandora’ s box of anxiety, uncertainty, and panic, but it’s still a popular way of planning our time. The healthier opposite would be to get tasks done as soon as possible, right? Wrong. It’s called precrastination (提前症) and it can be just as unhealthy.

Precrastination is not an uncommon phenomenon, driven by the desire to check things off one’s to-do list, in order not to keep in mind those tasks which fill up headspace and become a source of stress. While this tendency might seem positive, it often leads to similar negative results as procrastination. In a 2014 study, college students were asked to carry a bucket (桶) to a finish line in the easiest way possible. They had two choices-- carry the bucket placed halfway down the path, or carry the bucket that was close to the finish line. To the researchers’ surprise, most of the participants chose the bucket closest to them and carried it for a longer time, other than the one closest to the finish line to save themselves some effort.

Those college students chose to get started on a task earlier, even if it meant spending more energy in the longer term. And that’s the main problem with precrastination--it enables people to pay attention to urgent, easy-to-do tasks and get them out of the way quickly. But in doing so, people often leave important, more time-and-energy-consuming tasks for later, which they actually should have been saving their efforts for. Another shortcoming to precrastinating is the frenzy (疯狂) that accompanies the satisfaction of getting tasks done early. This hurried frenzy can replace careful planning and thought, ending in the rushed completion of a task often with mistakes.

Compared to procrastinators’ low efficiency, hyper-diligence (过度勤奋) is commonly seen in precrastinators. However, the only practice that can actually help people better organize their tasks and lives is careful, strategic planning. Meanwhile, they should get better at saying no, and above all, keep in mind that quality is better than quantity.

【1】What do we know about precrastination according to the text?

A．It’s as unhealthy as procrastination.

B．It makes people try to think logically.

C．It’s a popular way people use to plan their time.

D．It encourages people to do several tasks at the same time.

【2】What did the researchers find about most participants in the 2014 study?

A．They were difficult to satisfy.

B．They failed to understand the lecture.

C．They avoided carrying the heavier buckets.

D．They chose to work hard rather than work cleverly.

【3】What might come with people’s precrastination?

A．Their carelessness.

B．Their low interest.

C．Their overconfidence.

D．Their unnecessary competition.

【4】What is the author’s suggestion for readers?

A．Working at their own rate.

B．Valuing quality over quantity.

C．Trying to live a productive life.

D．Weighing gains and losses wisely.

22、   On average, Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic devices and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors. That is a claim made by David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. In his 2017 TED Talk , Strayer explained that all this time spent with technology is making our brains tired.

Using an electronic device to answer emails, listen to the news and look at Facebook puts a lot of pressure on the front of the brain, which, Strayer explains, is important for critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.

So it is important to give the brain a rest. And being in nature, Strayer claims , helps get a tired brain away from too much technology. More than 15,000 campers from around the world attended an international camping festival in September. That is when friends and family take time off and escape to nature for several days. They take walks, climb, explore, swim, sleep, eat and play. Camping may be just what a tired brain needs.

Take Carl for example. He lives in West Virginia and enjoys camping. He says that staying outdoors makes him feel at ease. It also prepares him for the work he must do. Kate Somers is another example who also lives in West Virginia. She says she enjoys camping with her husband and two children. She calls it a “regenerative” experience.

At the University of Utah, David Strayer has studied both short-term and long-term exposure to nature. He found that spending short amounts of time in nature without technology does calm the brain and helps it to remember better. However, he found it is the long-term contact with nature that does the most good. He and his research team found spending three days in nature without any technology is enough time for the brain to fully relax and reset itself.

【1】What is David Strayer’s opinion?

A. Americans dislike outdoor activities.

B. Electronic equipment should be quitted.

C. New technologies are a double-edged sword.

D. Electronic equipment brings great convenience.

【2】Why does Strayer insist we go outdoors?

A. To refresh our brain B. To try another lifestyle

C. To make better decisions. D. To play with our family and friends

【3】What does the underlined word “regenerative” mean?

A. Exhausting B. Ridiculous

C. Relevant. D. Reborn

【4】Which is the proper title for the passage?

A. How to Use New Technologies. B. Good Rest Develops Good Memory.

C. Being in Nature Is Good for the Brain. D. Electronic Equipment Harms the Brain.

23、A new study has found that the number of young Americans who watch online videos each day has more than doubled in the past four years. The findings were based on a survey of about 1, 700 young people aged 8 to 18.

Fifty-six percent of 8- to 12-year-olds taking part in the survey said they watched online videos each day. That rate(比率)jumped to 69 percent for 13- to 18-year-olds. A 2015 survey by Common Sense Media found the rate was 24 percent for 8- to 12-year-olds and 34 percent for 13- to 18-year-olds.

The survey found that overall screen time for young Americans did not change much over the past four years. On average, preteens spent just under five hours of screen time on devices (设备)each day. Teens had about seven and a half hours of screen time. The numbers did not include time young people spent doing homework, reading books or listening to music.

The findings suggest a continuing change by young people to move away from traditional television to streaming video services on their phones and other personal devices.

In answer to the survey, YouTube said the company is rethinking the way it deals with children and families. A spokesman for YouTube, Farshad Shadloo, repeated the company’s terms of use on age: "YouTube is not a site for people under 13. The company said YouTube Kids and its restriction tools are designed to limit (限制)site usage for preteens. But experts say it is easy for many children to get to the videos they want to watch, whether on YouTube or another streaming service.

Sarah Domoff is a professor at Central Michigan University who studies the effects of technology on youth and families. She told the AP that parents often do not have the time or skills to limit what their children are watching effectively.

【1】What are the rates in paragraph 2 about?

A．Ages of different kids.

B．Screen time kids spend.

C．Kids taking part in the survey.

D．Kids watching online videos.

【2】What do we know about the overall screen time for young Americans?

A．It has increased fast.

B．It has dropped sharply.

C．It remains almost the same.

D．It continues to change quickly.

【3】How do experts feel about YouTube' s limiting plans for kids?

A．Useless.

B．Wise.

C．Effective.

D．Unfair.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．More and More Kids Do Their Homework on Devices

B．American Kids Are Spending Too Much on Online Videos

C．Parents Are Worrying About Children’s Use of the Internet

D．Number of Kids Watching Online Videos Doubled in 4 Years

24、   Richard Branson has had great global success. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which consists of more than 400 companies.

So what, I asked, is his most important secret to success? His answer was simple: Look for the best in other people. Throughout his life he's never thought ill of other people. He looks for the best and praises them. Branson at time seems almost not human. He's too good at what he does. No, great, Nearly perfect. When he starts something, he is very likely to succeed. He has fallen out with others though, like anyone else. He is only human. He told me, "Life is short and the world is much smaller than one realizes. You are going to come across people time and time again in the most surprising places. As a leader it's even more important to be out there praising and encouraging people. If you do fall out with somebody in life, even if you think it was their mistake, give them a call. Befriend them. Go out to lunch with them."

The greatest leaders in the world have taught forgiveness. Perhaps the most extreme example is Nelson Mandela, who invited his former prison guard to his inauguration(就职典礼)and even had lunch with a man who in the past wanted him to be sentenced to death.

Life is too short. We are humans and sometimes we make mistakes and anger people. What defines us is not those who are able to avoid confrontation(对抗), but those who are able to deal with it. The human body is able to self-heal(自愈)when we are cut. In that same manner, we must heal our past relationships.

Branson wins respect from those around him. A natural-born leader, he is always deep in thought and hungry for more; always one step ahead. And it was Richard Branson who taught me about forgiveness.

【1】Richard Branson's success lies in his .

A.of forts B.generosity

C.judgement D.determination

【2】The example of Nelson Mandela is mentioned to show .

A.he suffered a lot in prison

B.he was one of the greatest leaders

C.the power of forgiveness is really magical

D.great people set a good example of forgiveness

【3】In the author's view, the most important thing for us humans is to .

A.live in peace with others B.be respected by our enemies

C.make a difference to others D.make as few mistakes as possible

【4】What would be the best title for the text?

A.The key to success B.What is forgiveness?

C.Invite your enemies to lunch D.Richard Branson's success story

25、   My relationship with my pen pal (笔友) is one of the most valuable friendships I have ever had, even though I have never met her in ___________________, or even heard her voice.

It all started in 2013. I was on my way to USC to meet with Kerstin Zilm, a German radio personality who wanted to interview me about being a ___________________ student at Long Beach City College. After the interview, a woman named Renate ___________________ out to Kerstin, inquiring how she could find me and help me financially with college. I thought it was great that Renate, who ___________________ in Germany, wanted to assist with my education.

At first, Renate and I emailed each other twice a ___________________. She wanted to know a lot more about my life growing up in Watts, my attempts to ___________________ my education, and whether there were ways ___________________ finances that she could help. I did not have a specific answer for her last question, but her ___________________ support was important. Just having someone rooting for me and my education gave me a boost.

Her support kept coming, in ___________________ forms. She would email me articles, send books, and began a ____________________ of having a birthday cake delivered to me every December on my birthday. I emailed back more frequently. When I had a good day, I couldn’t wait to tell Renate. And when I had a bad day, I couldn’t wait to tell her ____________________ because I knew she would make me feel better.

“You really have the heart of a fighter,” she would say in her email, “But fortunately you also got soul, ____________________ and compassion. In this way you are a rich person.”

Whenever I needed encouragement, she always ____________________. After a couple of years of pen pal friendship, we were emailing at least once a week. I even downloaded WhatsApp so I could talk to her more ____________________.

My friendship with Renate has become so important to me that I can no longer ____________________ a life where I was not her friend. She has become a friend forever.

A．place

B．total

C．person

D．truth

A．struggling

B．fresh

C．lead

D．top

A．turned

B．laid

C．carried

D．reached

A．locates

B．travels

C．resides

D．gives

A．day

B．week

C．month

D．year

A．further

B．continue

C．drop

D．deal with

A．without

B．beyond

C．under

D．by

A．physical

B．moral

C．academic

D．heroic

A．collective

B．commercial

C．fancy

D．various

A．piece

B．symbol

C．tradition

D．creation

A．as well

B．instead

C．at least

D．ever since

A．intelligence

B．preference

C．comprehension

D．liberty

A．demanded

B．delivered

C．engaged

D．pursued

A．reasonably

B．normally

C．directly

D．frequently

A．clarify

B．recognize

C．uncover

D．envision

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

For many well-educated travelers, buying a copy of Lonely Planet is the first task before taking a vacation abroad. Founded in 1973, Lonely Planet is the biggest guidebook series in many countries. It’s published in 11 languages including Chinese.

But when the BBC confirmed on March 19 that it had sold the entire Lonely Planet series to a US billionaire at a significant deficit(赤字), many commented that the deal sang the swan song for the printed guidebook.

The rise of the Internet and the prevalence of smartphones have become a burden on the print media. Why would travelers bring a heavy guidebook when they can download the apps to their smartphone in an instant? Furthermore, alternative and free travel content is readily available on the Internet, from Wikivoyage to TripAdvisor which provide excellent guidance on your trips.

But the Internet is not the only reason that guidebooks are in decline. It is also widely accepted that the physical guidebook has such complete content that can kill any sense of personal exploration. With the guide books, all those backpacker feet ended up following routine trade routes, and in those routes was little room for initiative.

It’s also pointed out that the guidebook is not exactly good for tourism. Often the shops and restaurants that thrived on a recommendation in the guidebook relaxed and discovered that it didn’t matter: the legions of eager travelers keep on coming anyway.  They gradually become uncompetitive.

And yet, despite the rise of new media, it’s believed there is still a place for printed guidebooks, at least for the time being as books still offer readers the kind of feeling that virtual tools can’t provide, more of a compelling, touchable interaction.

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