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江苏泰州市靖江市2025-2026学年高一下学期6月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
Snowboarder Mike Schultz took part in his third and final Games at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, which recently ended. He leaves behind a treasure characterized not only by his medals but by the prosthetics (义肢) he designed. At this year’s Games, they were used by 29 competing athletes, including the whole US Paralympic snowboard team.
Schultz grew up in Minnesota and was involved in sports from a young age, starting with snowmobile racing. In 2008, he was injured in a snowmobile crash and had his left leg cut off above the knee. After his recovery, he explored adaptive sports and was drawn to snowboarding.
As he trained and competed, Schultz found that most prosthetics did not meet the demands of high-impact sports. In 2010, he built his own prosthetic leg and founded his company BioDapt. He went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, winning gold in snowboard cross and silver in banked slalom in 2018 and a silver medal in snowboard cross in 2022.
At the 2026 Games, Schultz earned bronze (铜牌) in the men’s banked slalom, standing on the winners’ platform with teammate Noah Elliott, who won gold using one of Schultz’s BioDapt prosthetics. Schultz said it was a “perfect run” to wrap up his 12-year Paralympic career.
Now retired, Schultz plans to focus on developing new technology with BioDapt. He told The Week Junior that he encourages young athletes to grow from both success and failure. “Sport is a great way to learn what you’re capable of — both mentally and physically,” Schultz said.
1．What did Schultz do shortly after recovering from the accident
A．He turned to snowboarding. B．He set up his company BioDapt.
C．He returned to snowmobile racing. D．He trained young snowboarders.
2．What led Schultz to found BioDapt
A．The proposal from a medical expert.
B．The encouragement from his teammates.
C．The lack of prosthetics suitable for high-impact sports.
D．The desire to help other athletes with physical problems.
3．What does the underlined phrase “wrap up” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean
A．Select. B．Establish. C．Complete. D．Secure.
4．Which of the following can best describe Mike Schultz
A．Brave and independent. B．Determined and innovative.
C．Strong-willed and patient. D．Hard-working and generous.
A house frame (骨架) holding a building up is usually made of materials such as wood, steel, or concrete. However, building enough homes for the world’s growing population with these traditional materials could put a heavy pressure on the earth. Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a possible solution — a new way to build house frames using recycled plastic.
“We’ve estimated that the world needs about 1 billion new homes by 2050,” said AJ Perez, who led the MIT project. “If we tried to make that many homes using wood, we would need to cut down forests three times the size of the Amazon rainforest.” In addition, producing metal materials gives off large quantities of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change by holding heat in the atmosphere.
To approach these problems, Perez and his team mixed recycled plastic with bits of fiberglass to create a strong new material. They used a giant 3D printer to shape the material into floor supports called trusses (构架), designed to bear the weight of everything placed on the floor.
The team printed four long trusses, each taller than a doorway. Each truss weighs about 13 pounds — lighter than a traditional wooden one — and took less than 13 minutes to produce. When tested, the trusses supported more than 4,000 pounds, about the weight of a car. This proved they were strong enough to be used in real houses.
Using recycled plastic in construction (建筑) could also help reduce plastic waste that pollutes oceans and rivers. Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down in nature, so finding new uses for it is important for protecting the environment.
The researchers hope that one day they will be able to 3D-print all the parts of a house frame, turning waste plastic into useful products on a large scale.
5．How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A．By sharing a personal story and proposing an idea.
B．By reporting research findings and processing data.
C．By presenting a problem and offering a new solution.
D．By questioning old methods and suggesting a new one.
6．Why is the Amazon rainforest mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．To illustrate the eco-friendliness of wood.
B．To compare different types of building materials.
C．To stress the significance of rainforest protection.
D．To emphasize the heavy demand for wood resources.
7．What does the author imply by mentioning the slow breakdown of plastic
A．The MIT team’s approach has environmental value.
B．Plastic waste poses a greater threat than other wastes.
C．Recycling alone cannot solve the plastic waste problem.
D．The construction industry is the largest producer of plastic waste.
8．What is the current challenge for putting the new material into widespread use
A．The material has to be tested with heavier loads.
B．The trusses must be made much lighter in weight.
C．A complete house frame has yet to be 3D-printed.
D．The 3D printer needs to print each truss even faster.
About 10 percent of the population over 65 are suffering weakness, a condition causing extremely poor physical strength and increased risk of illness. A recent study in the journal Cell Stem Cell has brought encouraging news for them.
Researchers tested mesenchymal stem cells (间充质干细胞). These stem cells came from donated bone marrow. In a nine-month trial, 148 adults aged 70-85 with medically examined weakness took part. Some received one of four different doses (剂量) of stem cells, while others received a harmless placebo. Neither the subjects nor the doctors knew who received the real treatment until the end.
Results were outstanding. After nine months, those given the largest amount walked an average of 60 meters farther in a six-minute walking test than the placebo group — about a 20% improvement. Lead scientist Dr. Joshua Hare said, “The more stem cells we gave, the better the patients performed.”
Weakness is closely linked to chronic inflammation (慢性炎症) caused by an overactive immune system. With age, the body generates high levels of inflammatory signaling molecules, which damage blood vessels and muscles, leading to muscle loss. Current treatments mainly involve nutrition support and physical treatment.
Mesenchymal stem cells are special because they can adjust the immune system without causing rejection (排斥), so patients do not need immune-controlling drugs. They appear to work by repairing damaged tissues or generating beneficial molecules that encourage the body to cure itself. In the trial, one-third of treated subjects improved so much that their weakness scores returned to near-healthy levels. A blood marker related to blood vessel health also improved.
However, challenges remain. The trial lasted only nine months, so long-term effects are unclear. Still, scientists believe this research proves weakness is not an unavoidable part of aging but a biological process that can be the opposite.
9．What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To present the result of the study.
B．To give advice on keeping healthy.
C．To explain the cause of muscle loss.
D．To provide the background of the research.
10．What can we learn about the experiment from the passage
A．The experiment lasted more than one year.
B．All subjects got the same dose of stem cells.
C．Doctors knew clearly who got real treatment.
D．The larger the amount, the better patients performed.
11．Why are mesenchymal stem cells special compared with other cell treatments
A．They have no possible side effects at all.
B．They are easy to get from patients themselves.
C．They can cure all kinds of age-related diseases.
D．They won’t lead to immune rejection responses.
12．What can be a suitable title for the passage
A．A New Treatment for Weakness B．A Simple Test for Weakness
C．The Science Behind Weakness D．The Hidden Cause of Weakness
The Food Chain
The whole ecosystem of a location can become unbalanced with the disappearance of just one species. 13 In 1927, scientist Charles Elton explained how plants get energy from sunlight, plant-eaters get energy from plants, and meat-eaters get energy from other animals.
The food chain has four basic parts. The first part is the sun, which provides energy for everything on earth. The second part is producers — all green plants. They make their own food through photosynthesis, turning sunlight into chemical energy. 14 Without them, no other organisms could survive.
The third part is consumers. A consumer is any organism that eats something else, whether it is a carnivore (eats meat), an herbivore (eats plants), an omnivore (eats plants and animals), a parasite (relies on another living thing to provide food), or a scavenger (usually feeds on dead organisms). The fourth part is decomposers, such as fungi (真菌) and bacteria. They break down dead matter into important gases that are returned to the ground, air, or water. 15
Look at a simple food chain: sunlight helps grass grow, rabbits eat the grass, and foxes eat the rabbits. This chain represents a direct flow of energy from the sun to plants, then to herbivores, and finally to carnivores. 16 Since foxes have no predators, they are the top of this chain.
17 If something happens to the grass — for example, a drought occurs — rabbits will have less food, and many may die. With fewer rabbits to eat, some foxes may also die or leave the area. Although this is a simplified chain, it shows that the disappearance of one element can have a lasting effect.
A．Producers form the basis of every food chain.
B．This is because of a system called the food chain.
C．The energy plays an equally important role in the food chain.
D．These recycled materials are then used by producers for growth.
E．Without a balanced food chain, an ecosystem could quickly fall apart.
F．Each link in this chain depends completely on the one below it for survival.
G．The interdependence within a food chain means even a small change has far-reaching impacts.
二、完形填空
A few years ago, my sister and I were about to get on a flight when we were told the plane got problems. 18 , we were back in the terminal (航站楼), waiting. When we were finally on the plane, the pilot (机长) announced, “Sorry for your wait. We have no power. We are 19 the engines with a generator on the ground. Once we 20 , we will head to Norfolk, and see what happens.”
“See what happens ” I wondered. This 21 caused anxiety among passengers. One woman even cried out, “Oh no! We are going to crash!” Passengers were worried and 22 . About thirty minutes later, the pilot spoke again. He 23 , “The plane only has one engine going right now, and it is working double time.” This news made us even more uneasy. In spite of the fear, the plane 24 took off. Nothing bad happened during the flight. As soon as it 25 in Norfolk, everyone felt relieved and clapped, 26 our safe arrival.
This experience taught me a 27 lesson. While I still hope my pilot has a clear plan, the idea of “see what happens” is a powerful 28 for life. Often, people hesitate to seek goals because they want 29 or guaranteed success. They wait for all pieces to fall in place, but in reality, we will never have all answers before we begin.
Just take the first step. “Get up in the air, and see what happens.” We can 30 as we go. This 31 life: starting a business, building friendships, or learning a new skill. Don’t let 32 prevent you from trying. Begin and face challenges as they come.
18．A．Distant B．Ignorant C．Defensive D．Nervous
19．A．charging B．equipping C．replacing D．combining
20．A．get it B．make it C．catch it D．have it
21．A．permission B．negation C．uncertainty D．unrest
22．A．awkward B．tolerant C．desperate D．sensitive
23．A．apologized B．requested C．greeted D．commented
24．A．occasionally B．obviously C．constantly D．eventually
25．A．crashed B．landed C．retired D．weaved
26．A．celebrating B．welcoming C．expecting D．postponing
27．A．dominant B．complex C．valuable D．painful
28．A．strategy B．character C．arrangement D．transformation
29．A．exposure B．glory C．freedom D．perfection
30．A．sigh B．adapt C．quit D．protest
31．A．relies on B．applies to C．lies in D．goes against
32．A．ambition B．regret C．fear D．failure
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hi Lucy,
So glad to get your email. I hope everything is fine with you. Last night, I watched a performance of Butterfly Lovers, a beautiful violin concerto 33 (compose) by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. It’s a piece that really deserves 34 (hear).
The music took me through the twists and turns of a classic story about a young couple torn apart by their families. When the two lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, first meet, the music is light and pleasant, as if 35 (whisper) to the audience. It is followed by a fast and cheerful section 36 represents their three happy years of school. Then the music gets dramatic with heavier notes and that is when the lovers are separated because Zhu’s father forces her to marry another man. Angry and sad, Liang falls sick and dies. Zhu weeps 37 (bitter) over the loss of her love. Overcome with sorrow, she jumps into his grave. Finally, during the most exciting part, the music takes a softer turn and 38 (end) on a bittersweet note, telling us how the couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever. It is an amazing journey!
Butterfly Lovers combines Chinese and Western musical elements: it is played on Western instruments such as the violin, 39 more significantly, much of the music has its roots 40 Chinese Yue Opera. This unique 41 (combine) has made me realize that music is indeed 42 universal language. You should definitely listen to Butterfly Lovers — I bet you’ll like it!
All the best,
Alice
四、单词拼写
43．She remained strongly o________ to moving abroad, considering it a bad idea.（根据首字母单词拼写）
44．Nowadays, it’s really convenient for us to have a________ to good resources online. (根据首字母单词拼写)
45．He just took it for g________ that I would follow his advice, but he was definitely wrong.(根据首字母单词拼写)
46．With more species in danger of e________, the government decided to establish more nature reserves.(根据首字母单词拼写)
47．The heat was becoming so u________ that we had to cancel the outdoor event.（根据首字母单词拼写）
48．In life, we should lay e________ on process rather than results.（根据首字母单词拼写）
49．Nowadays, people find it difficult to d________ an AI-generated image from a real one.（根据首字母单词拼写）
50．The famous Chinese painting offers an important i________ into life in China in the 12th century.（根据首字母单词拼写）
51．When ________ (遭遇) serious problems, we had to abandon the project. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52．The moment he put down his phone, he ________ (欣赏) the beauty in life with his own eyes.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53．We’re faced with two apparently ________ (矛盾的) statements. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54．The audience broke into ________ (热情的) cheers at the end of the performance.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55．Li Bai grew up in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty, a time of economic boom and social ________ (稳定).（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
56．The hotel staff are well-trained in fire safety ________ (程序) to handle any emergencies. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57．Knowing the theory is one thing, but applying it in a real situation is an ________ (完全地) different matter. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
五、书信写作
58．假定你是李华，为迎接“校园读书节”，你校英文报 Poetry Corner 专栏正在举办征文活动，主题为“How to better enjoy poetry”。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．欣赏诗歌的好处（至少两点）；
2．欣赏诗歌的建议（至少两条）。
注意：
1．作文词数应为 80 左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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六、书面表达
59．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。
I never thought of myself as someone who could make a difference. I was painfully shy, the kind of student who would rather write a ten-page story than have a two-minute talk with a stranger. My world was comfortably small — school, home, and the familiar faces in between. When our school announced the “Warm Your Heart” volunteer program, asking each student to spend a Saturday at the Sunshine Nursing Home, my stomach dropped. Talking to elderly strangers for a whole day It felt like being asked to swim across an ocean.
Mrs. Wang, our head teacher, seemed to have a super power to locate unwilling students. After class, she gently placed an application form on my desk. “You have a kind heart, Lin Yue,” she said softly. “The elderly need your company. I believe you are the one.” I wanted to argue that I wasn’t the suitable one, but she gave me an encouraging nod and walked away before I could refuse. The form sat on my desk like a challenge I wasn’t ready to face. That night, I stared at it for an hour before finally filling it out.
I prepared as if it were an exam. I searched online for conversation topics that old people might enjoy. I learned about traditional operas, old songs from their youth, and even practiced a few simple paper-cutting shapes in case I needed something to share with them. My grandmother, who lived with us, watched my preparations with interest. “Just be yourself,” she advised. “Old people can feel your kindness.” I nodded, but my anxiety didn’t go away. What if I froze What if they didn’t like me What if a whole day of awkward silences confirmed what I already believed — that I simply wasn’t good with people
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That day finally came, and I stood nervously at the entrance to the nursing home.
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On the bus back to school, Mrs. Wang sat next to me with a big smile.
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参考答案
1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B
5．C 6．D 7．A 8．C
9．D 10．D 11．D 12．A
13．B 14．A 15．D 16．F 17．G
18．D 19．A 20．B 21．C 22．C 23．A 24．D 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．B 31．B 32．C
33．composed 34．to be heard/hearing 35．whispering 36．which/that 37．bitterly 38．ends 39．but 40．in 41．combination 42．a
43．opposed/pposed
44．access /ccess
45．granted/ranted
46．extinction/xtinction
47．unbearable /nbearable
48．emphasis/mphasis
49．distinguish /istinguish
50．insight/nsight
51．encountering
52．appreciated
53．contradictory
54．enthusiastic
55．stability
56．procedures
57．entirely
58． How to better enjoy poetry
Poetry is a treasure of literature, bringing us plenty of benefits. It enriches our inner world and helps us feel the beauty of language. Besides, it calms our minds and lifts our spirits when we feel upset.
There are useful ways to enjoy poetry better. First, read poems aloud to appreciate their rhythm and emotional power. Second, learn about the poet’s life and times, which makes it easier to understand the hidden feelings in lines. If we spare more time to taste poems, we will truly appreciate their charm.
59． That day finally came, and I stood nervously at the entrance to the nursing home. My hands sweated as I stepped inside. I met an elderly grandma named Aunt Li, who loved paper-cutting deeply. I took out the paper-cut works I practiced in advance and shared them with her. We chatted about old operas and her youthful stories. She told me many warm memories and praised my quiet carefulness. We spent the whole morning cutting paper together, with no awkward silence at all. Gradually, my nervousness faded away, and I truly enjoyed staying with her.
On the bus back to school, Mrs. Wang sat next to me with a big smile. She asked whether I had a nice day at the nursing home. I told her every warm detail and said I no longer feared talking with the elderly. Mrs. Wang patted my shoulder and told me that kindness matters more than being talkative. While recalling Aunt Li’s warm words, I realized even shy people can bring warmth to others. I made up my mind to take part in the volunteer program again next month.

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