福建省福建2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试卷(无答案)
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2024-2025学年上学期半期考试
高二英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第Ⅰ卷（共69分）
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1分，共20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a library. B. In a bookstore. C. At a restaurant.
2. What is the woman's plan this weekend
A. Go to the company. B. Go to the Central Park. C. Prepare for an exhibition.
3. Which instrument can the man play
A. The piano B. The violin. C. The guitar.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The man's dentist. B. The woman's haircut. C. The last week's activities.
5. What will the man do next
A. Take a vacation. B. Arrange his work. C. Work on a project.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the purpose of the phone call
A. To advance the appointment.
B. To change the day of the meeting.
C. To inform Mr. Brown of some emergencies.
7. When will Henry meet Mr. Brown
A. Next Monday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Friday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the boy's diary originally
A. In the bookcase. B. In the drawer. C. On the bed.
9. What will the boy do tonight
A. Eat a horse. B. Take a shower. C. Go out for meal.
10. What's the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and the son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Martin's feeling about the coming exam
A. Concerned. B. Confident. C. Nervous.
12. What did Mr. Lee do
A. Help Martin land a job.
B. Encourage Martin to socialize.
C. Assist Martin in academic life.
13. Why has Martin been working so hard
A. To cover college fees. B. To buy some books. C. To prepare a present.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did Michael go to Mexico
A. To study for education.
B. To go sightseeing for joy.
C. To visit local museums for learning.
15. How is the No.1 Middle School
A. It is large sized. B. It's for top students. C. It's full of good teachers.
16. What did Michael do in the evening
A. He explored the towns.
B. He hung out on the beach.
C. He participated in cultural activities.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How can you go to the Sparkling Shopping Center
A. On foot. B. By taking buses. C. By riding a bike for 15 minutes.
18. What are the opening hours of Sparkling Shopping Center on Fridays
A. From 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. B. From 10. a. m to 9 p. m. C. From 10 a. m. to 8p. m.
19. Where can customers deal with bank account transactions
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
20. What did the woman complain about the shopping center
A. The lack of Cleaners.
B. The shortage of rubbish bins.
C. The long distance from the subway station.
第一节（共12小题；每小题2分，共24分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“The mountains are calling and I must go”—the famous quote is from John Muir(1838-1914), who is described as “the wilderness poet” and “the citizen of the universe.” He once jokingly referred to himself as a “poet-geologist-botanist and ornithologist(鸟类学家)-naturalist etc. etc.!” He is known as the Father of American National Parks.
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns recently said, “As we got to know him... he was among the highest individuals in America; I'm talking about the level of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson—people who have had a transformational effect on who we are.”
So where is the quote from Well, John Muir was a productive writer. Whether he was writing poetry or simply letters to his family, John Muir was always putting pen to paper. The quote is from within one of his many letters written to his sister:
September 3rd, 1873
Yosemite Valley
Dear sister Sarah,
I have just returned from the longest and hardest trip I have ever made in the mountains, having been gone over five weeks. I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. For two weeks I explored the glaciers of the summits east of here, sleeping among the snowy mountains without blankets and with little to eat on account of its being so inaccessible. After my icy experiences it seems strange to be down here in so warm and flowery a climate.
I will soon be off again, determined to use all the season in carrying through my work—will go next to Kings River a hundred miles south, then to Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains, and in winter work in Oakland with my pen.
Though slow, someday I will have the results of my mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge of them. The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly (永不停息地).
I will write again when I return from Kings River Canyon.
Farewell, with love everlasting.
Yours, John
21. What can we learn from John Muir's self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He valued his identity as a poet most.
C. He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
22. What did Ken Burns mainly talk about
A. Muir's political influence. B. A documentary film on Muir.
C. Muir's historic significance. D. The social circle around Muir.
23. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Tired but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
24. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To go on with his mountain studies.
D. To experience the hardship of wilderness.
B
Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have crafted a device that employs artificial intelligence(AI) to detect Asian wasps 黄蜂). AI refers to the capability of computers to learn from experiences and perform tasks swiftly that would typically require a significant time investment from humans.
Asian wasps are considered an invasive species, indicating that they are not native to the UK and can disrupt our ecosystem—the environment and its living organisms. These wasps feed on local insects and pose a significant threat to honey bees with a single wasp capable of killing up to 50 honey bees in a day.
The innovat ve system, named VespAI, uses a sponge cloth soaked with a liquid that attracts wasps. Once the wasps are drawn in, an automatic camera takes pictures of them. The AI then analyzes the photos to determine whether the insect is an Asian wasp or a European wasp, which is a native species.
If an Asian wasp is spotted, a notification(通知) is sent right away to the researcher's phone or computer. VespAI acts as an early warning system, allowing for the detection of any Asian wasps that may have entered a new area of the UK. Its high precision helps authorities respond quickly to follow the wasps, find their nests, and get rid of them before they can reproduce.
There is growing concern among experts that Asian wasps may have made a lasting home in the UK rather than being merely transient or accidental arrivals. Currently, the UK's way of dealing with Asian wasps depends on people seeing them, recognizing them, and reporting them. However, many of these reports turn out to be other kinds of insects, which is not a very effective way to handle the situation.
Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller, who worked on VespAI, said this new system won't mistake other insects for Asian wasps or miss them when they come around. VespAI has been tested on the island of Jersey and will be tried in other places this year.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. VespAI's design and operation. B. The effectiveness of wasps traps.
C. Ves AI's influence on ecosystem. D. Traditional wasp detecting methods.
26. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph 5
A. Widespread. B. Brief. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous.
27. Which statement would Dr. Thomas probably agree with
A. VespAI will help manage wasp invasions.
B. VespAI requires constant human inspection.
C. The current reporting system is highly effective.
D. The current methods fail to spot Asian wasps.
28. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. AI Disrupts the Survival of Insects
B. The Threat of Asian Wasps to Bees
C. AI Technology Boosts Wasp Detection
D. The Impact of AI on Insect Identification
C
In recent years, much of my life as a consumer has shifted to what I like to call background spending. As I' ve subscribed (订阅) to more apps and streaming platforms, significant sums of my money tend to slip away each month without my ever thinking about it.
Think of it as an automated trade. Spending without the trouble of spending. Acquisition(获得) without action or thought.
But while this flood of subscriptions was sold to me on the condition that it would make my life more trouble-free, there was a certain shock I felt upon discovering how much I was spending without realizing each month ($179.45).
You see, the thing about background spending is that it tends to happen, well, in the background without your full attention. And there lies the point.
“Hand over your credit card details and let us take care of the rest,” these companies promote. But by agreeing to this trade, we've become lazy, passive consumers. And this laziness contributes to more laziness because most of us can't be bothered with conducting regular reviews of our subscription spending. We're too lazy to even notice or cancel it!
I know it's not just me who is suddenly living life as a smooth-brained subscriber. The average consumer spends $273 per month on subscriptions, according to a 2021 study of 2,500 by digital services firm West Morose. Not a single person surveyed knew what his actually monthly spending was.
It's understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses. As companies questioned traditional advertising models, subscription offered the promise of “selling once and earning forever.” And while subscription services have been around for decades (think Wine of the Month Club), more customers have been willing to sign up thanks to the widespread availability of smartphones and the increasing ease of home delivery.
While these subscription promise ease and happiness, not all of us are satisfied. Last year, the Kearney Consumer Institute found 40 percent of consumers believe they have too many subscribes. Almost half of us also think we pay too much for streaming video-on-demand subscriptions, in particular, while about a third intend to reduce the number of such subscriptions, an April report from Deloitte Insights.
29. What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A. Its feature. B. Its purpose.
C. Its procedure. D. Its requirement.
30. What makes it possible for background spending to happen
A. Its attractive price. B. Some people's poor habit.
C. Its secure service. D. Some people's addiction to it.
31. Why is the subscription model appealing to businesses
A. It offers good home delivery services.
B. It is like traditional advertising models.
C. It is popular among smartphone producers.
D. It brings repeated profits through a single sale.
32. What's the author's attitude towards background spending
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项， 选项中有两项为多余选项。
How many times have you shrunk(退缩) yourself because you fear being judged
There is a term in social psychology called the “spotlight effect”. 33 The reality is that everyone is so concerned about their own life that they rarely spend much time thinking about ours.
I have a folder in my laptop where I keep encouraging messages for myself. I want to share one I come back to often: Don't let others stand in the way of your success. 34 These people are everywhere, and they may feel impactful in the present moment, but they will not matter soon enough as you progress in your journey. This is your life, so stop letting other people decide it for you.
35 We tell ourselves “I can't do this” or “I am not good enough” or “there is too much competition”. I think it's a sign of courage and confidence to go for something that is scary, uncertain, and difficult. So, if your heart is set on doing something that you truly believe in—go for it. If it doesn't work, at least you tried. Find the strength to really believe that you belong in every room you walk into. What you have to say is just as important as anyone else in that room. Most importantly, remind yourself that confidence doesn't happen in leaps. 36 Consciously do the work every day usual you truly believe that you belong in every room you walk into.
Do the same for yourself as you do for others—reflect on your best qualities, celebrate your strengths, make yourself laugh, treat yourself to things nurture your own happiness. 37 Just remember to serve yourself from time to time the same way you serve others. To truly give the world your best, you must also treat yourself as your best self.
A. They keep ma grounded and focused.
B. It is slowly learned in small baby steps.
C. If you're not ready to step out, it's fine.
D. A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing..
E. Your positive light helps those around you feel cared for.
F. It refers to our tendency to overestimate others' attention to us.
G. There will be many people who will decide you can't do something.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I 38 to stay in the library. I never 39 the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it 40 the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my 41 .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a 42 opener like, “Terrible season we're having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably 43 them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my 44 had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have 45 enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) 46 .
Then I became a father. I didn't want my boy to 47 this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a real 48 with the players. My kid's questions kept me somewhat 49 in the game. Slowly, I started to 50 for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily 51 for a photo with my son. 52 , I had an answer to the question, “Who do you support ”
38. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
39. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
40. A. confused B. poisoned C. defeated D. preserved
41. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
42. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
43. A. challenge B. anger C. amuse D. disappoint
44. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. . habit
45. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
46. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
47. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
48. A. agreement B. conversation C.competition D. connection
49. A. stressed B. absorbed C. successful D. busy
50. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
51. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
52. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
第Ⅱ卷（共81分）
（请将你的答案填写在答案卷上）
Ⅰ. 根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。（共18小题；每小题1分，共18分）注意：将首字母一起填写到答题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。
53. I decided to s________ from my old smartphone to the latest model for the new one offers significant improvements in performance and battery life.
54. In the a________ of rain, the poor village relies on a nearby river for its water supply.
55. In the library, eating and drinking are p________ to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
56. The artist spent hours carefully l________ each of her paintings with the title and year of creation.
57. Feeling hungry after a long day at work, I always have an a________ for a good meal.
58. The ________(remarkable) talented violinist fascinated the audience with her flawless performance.
59. The environmental activist's ________(persuade) presentation convinced the community to support sustainable practices.
60. The young ________(passion) painter pours his heart and soul into his works, expressing his deepest emotions and visions.
61. To ensure the ________(accurate) of the research results, the scientists repeated the experiment multiple times.
62. Studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress, ________(anxious) and memory loss.
63. The ideas and technologies ________(employ) to protect the ancient caves offer valuable insights for tourism development.
64. The company set out to launch its new project after receiving ________(approve) from the city council.
65. The tiny bacteria are ________(visible) to the naked eyes and can only been seen under a microscope.
66. The scientist strongly opposes ________(advocate) for the relaxation of environmental regulations.
67. The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park was set up in Jilin and Heilongjiang, with boundaries ________(stretch) all the way to the border.
68. Before the deadline, the manager had no choice but to break ________ the complex task into smaller parts to make it more manageable.
69. ________ the chart shows, there has been a steady increase in the number of users over the past year, indicating the success of our marketing campaign.
70. There will be a products release where the manager ________(demonstrate) the new products from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m.
Ⅱ. 从方框中选出合适的短语，并用其适当的形式完成句子。（共8小题；每小题1.5分，共12分）
lead to, keep track of, trap… into, appeal to, occupy... with, be blessed with, interpret... as live off,
71. ________________ her health, she logged her daily workouts and nutrition in a journal.
72. The introduction of the high-speed train network ________________ a boom in tourism, as it made once-distant destinations more accessible to travelers.
73. The privacy policy was designed to prevent users from ________________ revealing their personal information.
74. ________________ both men and women, sport has become an important form of entertainment.
75. In Chinese culture, the dragon ________________ a symbol of power, strength and good luck.
76. She likes to keep herself ________________ various hobbies so she never feels bored.
77. We feel grateful that we ________________ a warm family and a stable job.
78. The old artist ________________ the income from selling paintings at local galleries for many years.
Ⅲ. 课文背诵填空。（每小题1分，共10分）
（1）. Albert Einstein, who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He 79. ________________ the world, the most well-known being the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc . Einstein was not only a genius; he was 80. ________________ loved by many people.
（2）. In the future, we will be 81. ________________ every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home ... You will no longer have to think about 82. ________________ yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on 83. ________________ the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
（3）. I wake up to the sound of the wind 84. ________________ of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I'm above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a. m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. 85. ________________, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
（4）. Just like spoken language, body language 86. ________________. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact—looking into someone's eyes—in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact 87. ________________. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.
（5）. While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes 88. ________________ when students are troubled.
Ⅳ. 根据中文意思完成句子。（共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分）
89. ________________________(推断) is a method often used in detective work to piece together clues and solve crimes.
90. A smart home is one that ________________________(将计算机集成/融入到) the structure of the building itself.
91. The temperature control on the oven ________________________(需要调整) to prevent over cooking.
92. Those two systems are not identical and they may even ________________(相互冲突).
Ⅴ. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese architect and writer Lin Huiyin was posthumously awarded a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Weitzman School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania in________(recognize) of her outstanding contributions as a pioneer of modern architecture in China.
________(comment) on the decision, Weitzman Dean Fritz Steiner said that “All the men from China received full scholarships and Lin got half of one. She was the only woman and the only student who ________(deny) an architecture degree by the School.” “But she deserved that degree.”
In 1924 Lin applied for architecture courses at the University of Pennsylvania. It was a decade the university began awarding architecture degrees to women. With her admission application ________(reject), Lin had to study in the only department ________ accepted female students—the School of Fine Arts. Apart ________ completing her art courses as well as most of the required architecture courses, Lim also worked as a teaching assistant in architectural design and outperformed most of her male peers ________(academic). After returning to China, as the first Chinese female architect in modern times, Lin achieved great success in architectural history, design, and education despite war and disease.
Lin's legendary story has now become known to ________(generation) of young people. This is not just a story about how Chinese women are breaking through stereotypes(刻板印象) and historical limits, but serves as ________ role model for modern Chinese women.
Ⅵ. 书面表达（共20分）
福建师范大学附属中学校刊《求索》新增《最美福建》栏目，旨在为本校的外籍教师介绍福建景点。请你给该栏目投稿，写一篇120词左右的推荐短文，介绍一个你喜欢的或去过的地方，内容包括：
（1）该地方的基本情况（如：名称，地理位置等）；
（2）该地方的特色（文化，景点等）；
（3）该地方留给你的印象或你推荐的理由。
高二英语试卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第Ⅰ卷（共69分）
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1分，共20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a library. B. In a bookstore. C. At a restaurant.
2. What is the woman's plan this weekend
A. Go to the company. B. Go to the Central Park. C. Prepare for an exhibition.
3. Which instrument can the man play
A. The piano B. The violin. C. The guitar.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The man's dentist. B. The woman's haircut. C. The last week's activities.
5. What will the man do next
A. Take a vacation. B. Arrange his work. C. Work on a project.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the purpose of the phone call
A. To advance the appointment.
B. To change the day of the meeting.
C. To inform Mr. Brown of some emergencies.
7. When will Henry meet Mr. Brown
A. Next Monday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Friday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the boy's diary originally
A. In the bookcase. B. In the drawer. C. On the bed.
9. What will the boy do tonight
A. Eat a horse. B. Take a shower. C. Go out for meal.
10. What's the possible relationship between the two speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and the son.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Martin's feeling about the coming exam
A. Concerned. B. Confident. C. Nervous.
12. What did Mr. Lee do
A. Help Martin land a job.
B. Encourage Martin to socialize.
C. Assist Martin in academic life.
13. Why has Martin been working so hard
A. To cover college fees. B. To buy some books. C. To prepare a present.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did Michael go to Mexico
A. To study for education.
B. To go sightseeing for joy.
C. To visit local museums for learning.
15. How is the No.1 Middle School
A. It is large sized. B. It's for top students. C. It's full of good teachers.
16. What did Michael do in the evening
A. He explored the towns.
B. He hung out on the beach.
C. He participated in cultural activities.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How can you go to the Sparkling Shopping Center
A. On foot. B. By taking buses. C. By riding a bike for 15 minutes.
18. What are the opening hours of Sparkling Shopping Center on Fridays
A. From 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. B. From 10. a. m to 9 p. m. C. From 10 a. m. to 8p. m.
19. Where can customers deal with bank account transactions
A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.
20. What did the woman complain about the shopping center
A. The lack of Cleaners.
B. The shortage of rubbish bins.
C. The long distance from the subway station.
第一节（共12小题；每小题2分，共24分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
“The mountains are calling and I must go”—the famous quote is from John Muir(1838-1914), who is described as “the wilderness poet” and “the citizen of the universe.” He once jokingly referred to himself as a “poet-geologist-botanist and ornithologist(鸟类学家)-naturalist etc. etc.!” He is known as the Father of American National Parks.
Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns recently said, “As we got to know him... he was among the highest individuals in America; I'm talking about the level of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson—people who have had a transformational effect on who we are.”
So where is the quote from Well, John Muir was a productive writer. Whether he was writing poetry or simply letters to his family, John Muir was always putting pen to paper. The quote is from within one of his many letters written to his sister:
September 3rd, 1873
Yosemite Valley
Dear sister Sarah,
I have just returned from the longest and hardest trip I have ever made in the mountains, having been gone over five weeks. I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. For two weeks I explored the glaciers of the summits east of here, sleeping among the snowy mountains without blankets and with little to eat on account of its being so inaccessible. After my icy experiences it seems strange to be down here in so warm and flowery a climate.
I will soon be off again, determined to use all the season in carrying through my work—will go next to Kings River a hundred miles south, then to Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains, and in winter work in Oakland with my pen.
Though slow, someday I will have the results of my mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge of them. The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly (永不停息地).
I will write again when I return from Kings River Canyon.
Farewell, with love everlasting.
Yours, John
21. What can we learn from John Muir's self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He valued his identity as a poet most.
C. He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
22. What did Ken Burns mainly talk about
A. Muir's political influence. B. A documentary film on Muir.
C. Muir's historic significance. D. The social circle around Muir.
23. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Tired but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
24. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To go on with his mountain studies.
D. To experience the hardship of wilderness.
B
Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have crafted a device that employs artificial intelligence(AI) to detect Asian wasps 黄蜂). AI refers to the capability of computers to learn from experiences and perform tasks swiftly that would typically require a significant time investment from humans.
Asian wasps are considered an invasive species, indicating that they are not native to the UK and can disrupt our ecosystem—the environment and its living organisms. These wasps feed on local insects and pose a significant threat to honey bees with a single wasp capable of killing up to 50 honey bees in a day.
The innovat ve system, named VespAI, uses a sponge cloth soaked with a liquid that attracts wasps. Once the wasps are drawn in, an automatic camera takes pictures of them. The AI then analyzes the photos to determine whether the insect is an Asian wasp or a European wasp, which is a native species.
If an Asian wasp is spotted, a notification(通知) is sent right away to the researcher's phone or computer. VespAI acts as an early warning system, allowing for the detection of any Asian wasps that may have entered a new area of the UK. Its high precision helps authorities respond quickly to follow the wasps, find their nests, and get rid of them before they can reproduce.
There is growing concern among experts that Asian wasps may have made a lasting home in the UK rather than being merely transient or accidental arrivals. Currently, the UK's way of dealing with Asian wasps depends on people seeing them, recognizing them, and reporting them. However, many of these reports turn out to be other kinds of insects, which is not a very effective way to handle the situation.
Dr. Thomas O’Shea-Wbeller, who worked on VespAI, said this new system won't mistake other insects for Asian wasps or miss them when they come around. VespAI has been tested on the island of Jersey and will be tried in other places this year.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. VespAI's design and operation. B. The effectiveness of wasps traps.
C. Ves AI's influence on ecosystem. D. Traditional wasp detecting methods.
26. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph 5
A. Widespread. B. Brief. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous.
27. Which statement would Dr. Thomas probably agree with
A. VespAI will help manage wasp invasions.
B. VespAI requires constant human inspection.
C. The current reporting system is highly effective.
D. The current methods fail to spot Asian wasps.
28. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. AI Disrupts the Survival of Insects
B. The Threat of Asian Wasps to Bees
C. AI Technology Boosts Wasp Detection
D. The Impact of AI on Insect Identification
C
In recent years, much of my life as a consumer has shifted to what I like to call background spending. As I' ve subscribed (订阅) to more apps and streaming platforms, significant sums of my money tend to slip away each month without my ever thinking about it.
Think of it as an automated trade. Spending without the trouble of spending. Acquisition(获得) without action or thought.
But while this flood of subscriptions was sold to me on the condition that it would make my life more trouble-free, there was a certain shock I felt upon discovering how much I was spending without realizing each month ($179.45).
You see, the thing about background spending is that it tends to happen, well, in the background without your full attention. And there lies the point.
“Hand over your credit card details and let us take care of the rest,” these companies promote. But by agreeing to this trade, we've become lazy, passive consumers. And this laziness contributes to more laziness because most of us can't be bothered with conducting regular reviews of our subscription spending. We're too lazy to even notice or cancel it!
I know it's not just me who is suddenly living life as a smooth-brained subscriber. The average consumer spends $273 per month on subscriptions, according to a 2021 study of 2,500 by digital services firm West Morose. Not a single person surveyed knew what his actually monthly spending was.
It's understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses. As companies questioned traditional advertising models, subscription offered the promise of “selling once and earning forever.” And while subscription services have been around for decades (think Wine of the Month Club), more customers have been willing to sign up thanks to the widespread availability of smartphones and the increasing ease of home delivery.
While these subscription promise ease and happiness, not all of us are satisfied. Last year, the Kearney Consumer Institute found 40 percent of consumers believe they have too many subscribes. Almost half of us also think we pay too much for streaming video-on-demand subscriptions, in particular, while about a third intend to reduce the number of such subscriptions, an April report from Deloitte Insights.
29. What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A. Its feature. B. Its purpose.
C. Its procedure. D. Its requirement.
30. What makes it possible for background spending to happen
A. Its attractive price. B. Some people's poor habit.
C. Its secure service. D. Some people's addiction to it.
31. Why is the subscription model appealing to businesses
A. It offers good home delivery services.
B. It is like traditional advertising models.
C. It is popular among smartphone producers.
D. It brings repeated profits through a single sale.
32. What's the author's attitude towards background spending
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项， 选项中有两项为多余选项。
How many times have you shrunk(退缩) yourself because you fear being judged
There is a term in social psychology called the “spotlight effect”. 33 The reality is that everyone is so concerned about their own life that they rarely spend much time thinking about ours.
I have a folder in my laptop where I keep encouraging messages for myself. I want to share one I come back to often: Don't let others stand in the way of your success. 34 These people are everywhere, and they may feel impactful in the present moment, but they will not matter soon enough as you progress in your journey. This is your life, so stop letting other people decide it for you.
35 We tell ourselves “I can't do this” or “I am not good enough” or “there is too much competition”. I think it's a sign of courage and confidence to go for something that is scary, uncertain, and difficult. So, if your heart is set on doing something that you truly believe in—go for it. If it doesn't work, at least you tried. Find the strength to really believe that you belong in every room you walk into. What you have to say is just as important as anyone else in that room. Most importantly, remind yourself that confidence doesn't happen in leaps. 36 Consciously do the work every day usual you truly believe that you belong in every room you walk into.
Do the same for yourself as you do for others—reflect on your best qualities, celebrate your strengths, make yourself laugh, treat yourself to things nurture your own happiness. 37 Just remember to serve yourself from time to time the same way you serve others. To truly give the world your best, you must also treat yourself as your best self.
A. They keep ma grounded and focused.
B. It is slowly learned in small baby steps.
C. If you're not ready to step out, it's fine.
D. A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing..
E. Your positive light helps those around you feel cared for.
F. It refers to our tendency to overestimate others' attention to us.
G. There will be many people who will decide you can't do something.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I 38 to stay in the library. I never 39 the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it 40 the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my 41 .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a 42 opener like, “Terrible season we're having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably 43 them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my 44 had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have 45 enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) 46 .
Then I became a father. I didn't want my boy to 47 this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a real 48 with the players. My kid's questions kept me somewhat 49 in the game. Slowly, I started to 50 for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily 51 for a photo with my son. 52 , I had an answer to the question, “Who do you support ”
38. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
39. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
40. A. confused B. poisoned C. defeated D. preserved
41. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
42. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
43. A. challenge B. anger C. amuse D. disappoint
44. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. . habit
45. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
46. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
47. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
48. A. agreement B. conversation C.competition D. connection
49. A. stressed B. absorbed C. successful D. busy
50. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
51. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
52. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
第Ⅱ卷（共81分）
（请将你的答案填写在答案卷上）
Ⅰ. 根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空。（共18小题；每小题1分，共18分）注意：将首字母一起填写到答题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。
53. I decided to s________ from my old smartphone to the latest model for the new one offers significant improvements in performance and battery life.
54. In the a________ of rain, the poor village relies on a nearby river for its water supply.
55. In the library, eating and drinking are p________ to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
56. The artist spent hours carefully l________ each of her paintings with the title and year of creation.
57. Feeling hungry after a long day at work, I always have an a________ for a good meal.
58. The ________(remarkable) talented violinist fascinated the audience with her flawless performance.
59. The environmental activist's ________(persuade) presentation convinced the community to support sustainable practices.
60. The young ________(passion) painter pours his heart and soul into his works, expressing his deepest emotions and visions.
61. To ensure the ________(accurate) of the research results, the scientists repeated the experiment multiple times.
62. Studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress, ________(anxious) and memory loss.
63. The ideas and technologies ________(employ) to protect the ancient caves offer valuable insights for tourism development.
64. The company set out to launch its new project after receiving ________(approve) from the city council.
65. The tiny bacteria are ________(visible) to the naked eyes and can only been seen under a microscope.
66. The scientist strongly opposes ________(advocate) for the relaxation of environmental regulations.
67. The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park was set up in Jilin and Heilongjiang, with boundaries ________(stretch) all the way to the border.
68. Before the deadline, the manager had no choice but to break ________ the complex task into smaller parts to make it more manageable.
69. ________ the chart shows, there has been a steady increase in the number of users over the past year, indicating the success of our marketing campaign.
70. There will be a products release where the manager ________(demonstrate) the new products from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m.
Ⅱ. 从方框中选出合适的短语，并用其适当的形式完成句子。（共8小题；每小题1.5分，共12分）
lead to, keep track of, trap… into, appeal to, occupy... with, be blessed with, interpret... as live off,
71. ________________ her health, she logged her daily workouts and nutrition in a journal.
72. The introduction of the high-speed train network ________________ a boom in tourism, as it made once-distant destinations more accessible to travelers.
73. The privacy policy was designed to prevent users from ________________ revealing their personal information.
74. ________________ both men and women, sport has become an important form of entertainment.
75. In Chinese culture, the dragon ________________ a symbol of power, strength and good luck.
76. She likes to keep herself ________________ various hobbies so she never feels bored.
77. We feel grateful that we ________________ a warm family and a stable job.
78. The old artist ________________ the income from selling paintings at local galleries for many years.
Ⅲ. 课文背诵填空。（每小题1分，共10分）
（1）. Albert Einstein, who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He 79. ________________ the world, the most well-known being the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc . Einstein was not only a genius; he was 80. ________________ loved by many people.
（2）. In the future, we will be 81. ________________ every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home ... You will no longer have to think about 82. ________________ yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on 83. ________________ the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
（3）. I wake up to the sound of the wind 84. ________________ of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I'm above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a. m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. 85. ________________, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
（4）. Just like spoken language, body language 86. ________________. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact—looking into someone's eyes—in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact 87. ________________. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.
（5）. While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes 88. ________________ when students are troubled.
Ⅳ. 根据中文意思完成句子。（共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分）
89. ________________________(推断) is a method often used in detective work to piece together clues and solve crimes.
90. A smart home is one that ________________________(将计算机集成/融入到) the structure of the building itself.
91. The temperature control on the oven ________________________(需要调整) to prevent over cooking.
92. Those two systems are not identical and they may even ________________(相互冲突).
Ⅴ. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese architect and writer Lin Huiyin was posthumously awarded a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Weitzman School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania in________(recognize) of her outstanding contributions as a pioneer of modern architecture in China.
________(comment) on the decision, Weitzman Dean Fritz Steiner said that “All the men from China received full scholarships and Lin got half of one. She was the only woman and the only student who ________(deny) an architecture degree by the School.” “But she deserved that degree.”
In 1924 Lin applied for architecture courses at the University of Pennsylvania. It was a decade the university began awarding architecture degrees to women. With her admission application ________(reject), Lin had to study in the only department ________ accepted female students—the School of Fine Arts. Apart ________ completing her art courses as well as most of the required architecture courses, Lim also worked as a teaching assistant in architectural design and outperformed most of her male peers ________(academic). After returning to China, as the first Chinese female architect in modern times, Lin achieved great success in architectural history, design, and education despite war and disease.
Lin's legendary story has now become known to ________(generation) of young people. This is not just a story about how Chinese women are breaking through stereotypes(刻板印象) and historical limits, but serves as ________ role model for modern Chinese women.
Ⅵ. 书面表达（共20分）
福建师范大学附属中学校刊《求索》新增《最美福建》栏目，旨在为本校的外籍教师介绍福建景点。请你给该栏目投稿，写一篇120词左右的推荐短文，介绍一个你喜欢的或去过的地方，内容包括：
（1）该地方的基本情况（如：名称，地理位置等）；
（2）该地方的特色（文化，景点等）；
（3）该地方留给你的印象或你推荐的理由。