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2025-2026学年江苏省扬州市高二（下）期末英语试卷
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
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Athens & Acropolis E-Scooter Tour This English-guided e-scooter （电动踏板车） tour lets travelers explore Athens' core landmarks effortlessly，including the Acropolis，Parthenon，Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus，with comprehensive views and historic scenic spots along the route.
Things to Know
●Priced from 473 RMB.
Free full refund for cancellations made at least one day in advance.
●Suitable for guests aged 8 and above.
●Most routes are on pavements（人行道） to ensure riding safety.
Highlights
●Covers major ancient relics with plenty of photo stops.
●Professional guides with rich local knowledge offer vivid explanations and practical travel suggestions for a pleasant journey.
Reviews
★★★★★Emma，Seattle，2 days ago
Absolutely amazing!You won't find anything like it in Athens.The scooters were easy to use and we immediately felt comfortable when meeting the hosts.You mainly stay on pavements and feel safe.The guide is engaging and tells wonderful local stories.
★★★★★Jack，London，one week ago
Well-designed route，relaxed experience to visit key historic sites efficiently.100%recommend and I would do it again.The residents are warm-hearted and they gave me many local recommendations and tips.
★★★★☆Lily，Toronto，one month ago
I really enjoyed this tour.We rode mostly on pavements and were able to cover a lot of areas in a timely manner.Safe and well-arranged tour，ideal for first-time visitors to Athens.
1.What's the benefit for cancellations two days ahead of time？______
A. A free gift. B. A full refund. C. A price cut. D. A new route.
2.What can we learn about the riding arrangement of the tour？______
A. It sets no age limit for visitors. B. It chooses pavements for safety.
C. It bans photo taking on the way. D. It designs long and tough routes.
3.What do the three reviews have in common？______
A. The guide is appealing and talkative.
B. The local people are kind to visitors.
C. The tour is well worth recommending.
D. The route is designed for newcomers.
B
It was the first Friday in April，and Sara's school had early dismissal.She dropped her backpack on the floor，and rushed out the back door.Having made no friends at her new school，she felt lonely and alone.However，walking through the deep woods behind her house relieved the frustration in her.
That day Sara chose a muddy route near Willow Creek.About half a mile from the house，Sara noticed something rather odd—a carved，pencil-shaped stump（树桩） where a tall poplar sapling（白杨树苗） had stood the previous week.She looked around and saw a narrow path marked by broken branches.Sara carefully picked her way through the bush.
Sara reached Willow Creek and realized immediately what had happened.A pair of industrious beavers （河狸） was actively damming Willow Creek with some heavy branches in their teeth.Although the dam could not stop Willow Creek in full rush，the beavers had major construction in mind.Sara wondered how long it would take them to finish.For the first time in weeks，Sara was interested in something.
Over the next few weeks，Sara monitored the whole progress.The dam increased in size and reduced Willow Creek to a small flow.Sara scanned the pond daily to see what had changed.It did not occur to her that what had changed the most was her own attitude.She had exchanged loneliness for curiosity，frustration for fascination.
In school，Sara's science class was studying ecosystems."Pair up and do a report on habitats.Be prepared to give a presentation."said Mr.Hoffinger.Kayla turned around and whispered to Sara，"Do you have a partner？"Sara shook her head."Want to work together？"asked Kayla.Sara smiled，"I have an inspiration.Come over to my house after school，and I' ll show you."
On presentation day，Kayla ran the slide show while Sara related，"This spring，two ecosystem engineers moved to Willow Creek.Without college degrees，they build fine habitats.They are beavers."All the students were amazed at the impressive and instructive slides.The beaver dam had changed both the environment of the pond and Sara herself.
4.What did Sara find strange close to Willow Creek？______
A. A tree-lined path. B. A pencil-shaped stump.
C. A well-built dam. D. A newly-planted sapling.
5.What does the underlined word"industrious"in paragraph 3 mean？______
A. Elegant. B. Generous. C. Hardworking. D. Sensitive.
6.Which words can best describe Sara？______
A. Adventurous and smart. B. Considerate and anxious.
C. Excitable and humorous. D. Independent and selfish.
7.What does the author imply in the last paragraph？______
A. Sara finished the presentation by herself.
B. The teacher spoke highly of Sara's slide.
C. Sara changed her life attitude positively.
D. The girls served as ecosystem engineers.
C
According to a recent report，researchers from the University of Edinburgh have used bacteria to transform waste plastic into a medicine that helps people with a medical condition called Parkinson's.
Parkinson's is a condition in which parts of the brain get damaged and stop producing a chemical called dopamine（多巴胺），which sends messages between the brain and nerves.Nerves carry messages between the brain and the body.A reduction in dopamine leads to problems with moving around，such as shaking，slow movement and very rigid muscles.It gets worse over time and there is currently no cure.
The main treatment for Parkinson's is drugs containing a chemical called levodopa（左旋多巴），or L-Dopa.These help to produce dopamine.The medicine's makers use fossil fuels（化工燃料） like petroleum to make L-Dopa.The process of extracting fossil fuels from the ground harms the environment，and burning them creates greenhouse gases.These are gases that trap the Sun's heat in the Earth's atmosphere，making temperatures rise，causing climate change.
Now，researchers at the University of Edinburgh have engineered bacteria to turn plastic waste into L-Dopa.The researchers changed the bacteria's DNA，and the engineered bacteria can break down one of the main chemicals that make up plastic bottles and turn it into L-Dopa.Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and，if not recycled，they are a big source of waste and pollution.Dr.Stephen Wallace，a scientist who led the study，said it shows that"waste materials can be reimagined as valuable sources that support human health."
Scientists at the university used a similar process to make another medicine last year.The next step is to develop the technology so that it could be used in factories to make large amounts of L-Dopa，and perhaps other important drugs too.Wallace said，"If we can create medicines for nervous system disease from a waste plastic bottle，it's exciting to imagine what else this technology could achieve."
8.What is responsible for the movement disorders in Parkinson's patients？______
A. The lack of dopamine. B. The damage to some muscles.
C. The misuse of fossil fuels. D. The side effects of medicines.
9.What can we infer about traditional L-Dopa production？______
A. It relies heavily on recycled materials.
B. It puts pressure on the environment.
C. It improves medical effectiveness.
D. It transformed the bacteria's DN
10.How does Dr.Stephen Wallace feel about the new technology？______
A. It has a highly promising future.
B. It needs expert support immediately.
C. It will replace fossil fuels soon.
D. It works for medical experiments.
11.What is the text mainly about？______
A. A new cure for Parkinson's disease.
B. A breakthrough in plastic recycling.
C. A study to turn plastic into medicine.
D. A research on nervous system diseases.
D
Planes are faster and cars more convenient，but neither captures the spirit of travel quite like an adventure by rail.The love of railways has very deep roots，which have been sustained by the tales of train travel in literature and the arts.
Before the invention of railways，what troubled people most was that carriages pulled by horses took days to cross a country and passengers were at constant risk of injury or death，as accidents were frequent.The railways transformed all this.Train travel changed even the way people interacted.Rather than having to marry one of the girls or boys in the village，people were able to travel to the nearest town or city，where the opportunities for romance were far greater.And soon，as facilities such as dining cars and softer seats not to mention toilets—began to be introduced on trains，the journey also became something exciting，a part of the holiday.
Part of the pleasure of railway travel is its perfect pace.The right train journey is just fast enough to avoid the boredom of a car or bus trip.Besides，it is not so rapid，like air travel，as to get rid of the need for adaptation from the familiar location to a new one.Ideally，there will be a few stops long enough to buy food off the station kiosks（车站售货亭） and pick up a newspaper to be read back on the train.Trains provide a constantly changing vision of the world，an ever-running film through the window.
The renaissance（复兴） of long-distance rail travel can be seen as a reaction to the arrival of high-speed trains，which remove some of the traditional enjoyment of rail travel.They are too functional，with service that often mirrors the worst aspects of air travel—such as security checks at stations—and their speed removes part of the pleasure of watching the world go by slowly.
What is it then about trains？In truth，it would not have been surprising if they had gone the way of the horse and cart.The railways were a nineteenth-century invention that were lucky to survive the twentieth，given the convenience of cars.But here we are，well into the twenty-first century dreaming of the magic of our next charming train journey.
12.What was a major problem with horse carriages before railways appeared？______
A. They cost much for ordinary people.
B. They lacked some convenient facilities.
C. They failed to travel across the country.
D. They were time-consuming and unsafe.
13.How does the author explain the pleasure of railway travel？______
A. By making comparisons. B. By defining a concept.
C. By quoting some sayings. D. By providing statistics.
14.What can be inferred about high-speed trains？______
A. They balance function and travelling pleasure well.
B. They bring plenty of potential dangers to travellers.
C. They help people better enjoy scenery along the way.
D. They share some unpleasant features with air travel.
15.What is the author's attitude towards train travel？______
A. Hopeful B. Dismissive C. Doubtful D. Unclear
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
Being able to use your initiative is an important skill to have because it benefits you in lots of ways. (16)
Using your initiative means helping out or solving a problem without being told or asked to do it. (17) This could be getting started with your work at school before the teacher tells you to，or noticing that your friend is struggling with schoolwork and offering to help.
When you take the initiative，you practise making decisions and seeing the results of your solutions.This can build confidence and self-belief，which is linked to better learning and wellbeing. (18) All of these things help you to be more independent as you get older.
Like anything new，using your initiative might feel hard at first.Young people live in a world where many decisions are made for you by the grown-ups，so deciding to do something on your own can feel scary. (19) However，just like anything，the more you practise，the easier it will become.
Try something small first. (20) Focus on effort rather than outcomes，because learning happens through trying，not getting everything right.There are lots of ways you can use your initiative.It could be seeing something you want to change，suggesting new ways to do things，or finding a task that needs to be done.
A.It limits your contact with classmates.
B.It can also improve problem-solving skills.
C.You act when you see something that needs doing.
D.Besides，many of you worry about making mistakes.
E.So you should know what it means and where you start.
F.Success with small steps builds confidence for bigger challenges.
G.It's better to start with challenging tasks to build up your confidence.
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
Mrs.Williams asked us to present our self-made projects in class.As a student who was always (21) to speak in front of the whole class，I kept my head down，hoping she would not call my name—but she did.
I walked to the front with (22) legs and put my birdhouse on the table.I told my classmates I found a building plan online and (23) it step by step.I also explained that I had (24) a way to make the roof movable，so we could clean it easily after birds left.
To show my work，I picked up a hammer（锤子） to fix a nail.Unluckily，I (25) the nail and hit the roof hard instead，breaking the birdhouse into pieces.The class fell into (26) at once.I felt my face (27) with shame，not knowing what to do.I wanted to run back to my seat， (28) I forced myself to calm down.In that urgent moment，a thought suddenly (29) me.I took a deep breath and joked，"I want to show you not only how to build a birdhouse，but also how to take it (30) ."The class laughed loudly and then began to (31) for me.
This accident taught me a (32) ：everyone makes mistakes，and there's no need to be afraid of them.When we face (33) trouble，staying calm and thinking actively can help us get over (34) .Now I am much more brave and confident，ready to face any (35) in life.
21.A. ready B. afraid C. excited D. astonished
22.A. strong B. shaky C. injured D. tired
23.A. followed B. removed C. changed D. spread
24.A. looked into B. handed in C. thought of D. contributed to
25.A. hit B. grasped C. missed D. caught
26.A. trouble B. panic C. depression D. silence
27.A. burning B. melting C. softening D. shining
28.A. though B. so C. but D. since
29.A. bothered B. struck C. attacked D. beat
30.A. apart B. along C. aside D. away
31.A. weep B. clap C. sigh D. argue
32.A. skill B. lesson C. subject D. theory
33.A. constant B. imaginary C. unexpected D. emotional
34.A. loneliness B. annoyance C. sadness D. embarrassment
35.A. challenge B. choice C. conflict D. puzzle
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36. At six in the morning，the rhythm of Nanjing，capital of Jiangsu province，is already in motion.Along Wangfu Street，people can see steam (1) （rise） into the cool air，which is mixing with the whisper of voices.A modest 40-square-meter shop，out of (2) a queue has formed，enjoys great popularity.
Some are local residents who visit the shop (3) （regular），cloth bags in hand after their morning exercise.Others are visitors from a distance，suitcases at their feet， (4) （draw） by word of mouth and social media.They are all waiting for the same thing：a local specialty known as wufan，or"black rice".
For many in this eastern Chinese city，it is more than breakfast—it (5) （mark）the arrival of summer.Lixia falls (6) May 5 this year，the Start of Summer.In Nanjing，the occasion is closely tied to the custom of eating black rice，which is believed (7) （benefit）the body as the weather turns warm.
A folk saying goes，"Eat black rice at Lixia， (8) you won't be troubled by mosquitoes all year."This tradition，which has stood the test of time，brings (9) （warm） and joy to every summer in Nanjing.The sweet rice，often served with osmanthus syrup（桂花糖浆），has become (10) taste of early summer.
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五、书面表达：本大题共2小题，共40分。
37.假定你是李华，近期你和班级同学组建了太空探索小组。你的英国朋友 Chris得知后写信向你了解详情。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）组建初衷；
（2）活动内容；
（3）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris，
I'd like to share details about the Space Exploration Club in my class.______
Yours， Li Hua
38. Tom，a shy 17-year-old high school student，had long had trouble with social anxiety—he always avoided strangers and preferred being alone to having awkward conversations after class.Worried about his lack of social interaction，Tom's parents often encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone to communicate with others，which could help him grow and learn more about others.Finally，Tom made a brave decision to volunteer at a community event for the elderly living alone，hoping to challenge himself in a meaningful way.
Arriving at the community center shortly before 9 a.m.，Tom found a quiet yet warm atmosphere.The big hall was filled with gray-haired seniors：some read morning newspapers slowly，enjoying each word，while others stared out of large windows，a faint sense of loneliness in their eyes.An elderly lady named Mrs.Brown caught his attention right away.Sitting alone by the window，she held a slightly faded black-and-white photo in her shaking hands，with a soft，nostalgic（怀旧的） smile on her lips.Later，Tom learned from the organizer that Mrs.Brown had lived alone since her husband passed away ten years ago，and few people came to visit her.
Tom felt mixed emotions—sympathy for her loneliness，a wish to talk to her，and strong nervousness that made his throat feel tight.He took a few slow steps forward，then stopped，his hands tightly clenched（紧握） at his sides.Just as he hesitated，a kind female organizer in her forties approached gently and patted his shoulder."Don't worry，"she said softly."These seniors have gone through a lot in life and often feel lonely.Sometimes all they need is someone to listen—your being here means more than you think."
Encouraged by her words，Tom felt a rush of courage.He took a deep breath to calm his fast-beating heart，straightened his shoulders a little，and walked steadily toward Mrs.Brown."Good morning，madam.I'm Tom，here to volunteer，"he introduced himself，his voice slightly trembling but clear.Pointing to the photo，he added nervously，"It looks very special.May I ask who is in it？"
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Mrs.Brown looked up and started sharing the stories.________
When it was time to leave，Tom stood up and stared at Mrs.Brown.________
1~3.【答案】B、B、C
4~7.【答案】B、C、A、C
8~11.【答案】A、B、A、C
12~15.【答案】D、A、D、A
16~20.【答案】E、C、B、D、F
21~35.【答案】B、B、A、C、C、D、A、C、B、A、B、B、C、D、A
36.【答案】【小题1】
rising
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which
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regularly
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drawn
【小题5】
marks
【小题6】
on
【小题7】
to benefit
【小题8】
and
【小题9】
warmth
【小题10】
a
37.【答案】Dear Chris，
I'd like to share details about the Space Exploration Club in my class.
We set up this group mainly because we are deeply fascinated by space and eager to learn more beyond textbooks.By now，we've invited a science teacher to deliver a lecture on space exploration and watched several popular space documentaries together to accumulate knowledge.
From my perspective，learning space-related knowledge is of great significance，which not only broadens our horizons but also motivates us to keep exploring the unknown and pursuing our dreams bravely.It's really fantastic and I'll share more with you if you're interested.
Yours， Li Hua
38.【答案】 Mrs.Brown looked up and started sharing the stories.She told him that the photo was taken with her husband on their wedding day many years ago.She recalled their happy days traveling together and the little joys in daily life.Though her voice was weak，it was full of warmth.Tom did not interrupt but nodded from time to time，showing his sincere attention.He even shared his own school life with her，talking about his studies and hobbies.For the first time，Tom did not feel nervous when talking to a stranger.They talked delightfully，unaware of hours slipping by.
When it was time to leave，Tom stood up and stared at Mrs.Brown."I' ll come to see you more often，"Tom promised，smiling warmly.Mrs.Brown held his hand tightly，with tears of gratitude in her eyes.She thanked him for spending the time with her and said he had brought her great happiness.On his way home，Tom felt light-hearted and proud.He realized that kindness was not about doing something great，but about giving care and company from the heart.From that day on，Tom became more outgoing and confident.
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