福建省福建师范大学附属中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）

2024-2025学年福建省福建师范大学附属中学高二上学期期中英语试卷
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。
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“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 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
1. What can we learn from John Muir’s self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
C. He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He valued his identity as a poet most.
2. 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.
3. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Exhausted but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
4. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To go on with his mountain studies.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
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 execute 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 innovative 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 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.
5 What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. VespAI’s design and operation.
B. The effectiveness of wasps traps.
C. VespAI’s influence on ecosystem.
D. Traditional wasp detecting methods.
6. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph5
A. Widespread. B. Temporary. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous.
7. 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 identify Asian wasps.
8. 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 Al 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.
9. What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A. Its feature. B. Its purpose.
C. Its procedure. D. Its requirement.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 yourself because you fear being judged
There is a term in social psychology called the ‘spotlight effect’. ______13______ 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. _____14_____ 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.
______15______ 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. _____16_____. Consciously do the work every day until 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. _____17_____ 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 me 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 ____18____ to stay in the library. I never ____19____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____20____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____21____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____22____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____23____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____24____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____25____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____26____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____27_____ 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 genuine _____28_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____29_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____30_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____31_____ for a photo with my son. _____32_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
18. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
19. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
20. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
21. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
22. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
23. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
24. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
25. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
26. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
27. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
28. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
29. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
30. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
31. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
32. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
第Ⅱ卷(共81分)
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。
33. I decided to s________ from my old smartphone to the latest model for the new one offers significant improvements in performance and battery life.(根据首字母单词拼写)
34. In the a________ of rain, the poor village relies on a nearby river for its water supply. (根据首字母单词拼写)
35. In the library, eating and drinking are p________ to maintain a clean and comfortable environment. (根据首字母单词拼写)
36. The artist spent hours carefully l________ each of her paintings with the title and year of creation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
37. Feeling hungry after a long day at work, I always have an a________ for a good meal. (根据首字母单词拼写)
38. The ________ (remarkable) talented violinist fascinated the audience with her flawless performance. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. The environmental activist’s ________ (persuade) presentation convinced the community to support sustainable practices. (所给词适当形式填空)
40. The young ________ (passion) painter pours his heart and soul into his works, expressing his deepest emotions and visions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
41. To ensure the ________ (accurate) of the research results, the scientists repeated the experiment multiple times. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. Studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress，_______（anxious）and memory loss. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. The ideas and technologies ________(employ) to protect the ancient caves offer valuable insights for tourism development. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. The company set out to launch its new project after receiving ________ (approve) from the city council. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. The tiny bacteria are ________ (visible) to the naked eyes and can only been seen under a microscope. (所给词的适当形式填空)
46. The scientist strongly opposes ________(advocate) for the relaxation of environmental regulations. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park was set up in Jilin and Heilongjiang, with boundaries _________ (stretch) all the way to the border.(所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Before the deadline, the manager had no choice but to break ________ the complex task into smaller parts to make it more manageable. (用适当的词填空)
49. ________ 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. (用适当的词填空)
50. There will be a products release where the manager ________ (demonstrate) the new products from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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)
选词填空
lead to keep track of, trap ... into, appeal to, occupy ... with, be blessed with, interpret ... as live off
51. ________________ her health, she logged her daily workouts and nutrition in a journal.
52. The introduction of the high-speed train network ________________ a boom in tourism, as it made once-distant destinations more accessible to travelers.
53. The privacy policy was designed to prevent users from ________________ revealing their personal information.
54. ________________ both men and women, sport has become an important form of entertainment.
55. In Chinese culture, the dragon ________________ a symbol of power, strength and good luck.
56. She likes to keep herself ________________ various hobbies so she never feels bored.
57. We feel grateful that we ________________ a warm family and a stable job.
58. 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)
59. Albert Einstein, who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He ________________ 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 ________________ loved by many people. (根据句意填空)
60. In the future, we will be ________________ every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home ... You will no longer have to think about ________________ 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 ________________ the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. (根据句意填空)
61. I wake up to the sound of the wind ________________ 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. ________________, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. (根据句意填空)
62. Just like spoken language, body language _______________. 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 _______________. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. (根据句意填空)
63. While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes ________________ when students are troubled. (根据句意填空)
Ⅳ. 根据中文意思完成句子。(共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分)
64. ________________________ (推断) is a method often used in detective work to piece together clues and solve crimes.(根据汉语提示完成句子)
65. A smart home is one that ________________________ (将计算机集成/融入到) the structure of the building itself. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
66. The temperature control on the oven ________________________ (需要调整) to prevent over cooking. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
67. Those two systems are not identical and they may even ________________ (相互冲突). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
Ⅴ. 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
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。
Chinese architect and writer Lin Huiyin was posthumously awarded (追授) a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Weitzman School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania in _____68_____ (recognize) of her outstanding contributions as a pioneer of modern architecture in China.
____69____ (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 ____70____ (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_____71_____ the university began awarding architecture degrees to women. With her admission application____72____ (reject), Lin had to study in the only department _____73_____ accepted female students — the School of Fine Arts. Apart _____74_____completing her art courses as well as most of the required architecture courses, Lin also worked as a teaching assistant in architectural design and outperformed most of her male peers ____75____ (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 ____76____ (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 ______77______ role model for modern Chinese women.
Ⅵ. 书面表达(共20分)
78. 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。
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答案
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.
听力答案 略
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 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
1. What can we learn from John Muir’s self-description in paragraph 1
A. He longed to expand his own career.
B. He enjoyed his involvement in nature.
C He wanted to find his real advantage.
D. He valued his identity as a poet most.
2. 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.
3. How did Muir feel when writing the first paragraph of his letter
A. Relieved but regretful. B. Exhausted but content.
C. Excited but lonely. D. Defeated but hopeful.
4. Why must John Muir go into mountains again
A. To go on with his mountain studies.
B. To seek freedom from social connection.
C. To attend an appointment in Oakland.
D. To experience the hardship of wilderness.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A
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 execute 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 innovative 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 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.
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. VespAI’s design and operation.
B. The effectiveness of wasps traps.
C. VespAI’s influence on ecosystem.
D. Traditional wasp detecting methods.
6. What does the underlined word “transient” mean in paragraph5
A. Widespread. B. Temporary. C. Frequent. D. Dangerous.
7. 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 identify Asian wasps.
8. 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 Al on Insect Identification
【答案】5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C
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.
9. What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A. Its feature. B. Its purpose.
C. Its procedure. D. Its requirement.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. What’s the author’s attitude towards background spending
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Unclear.
【答案】9. A 10. B 11. D 12. C
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 yourself because you fear being judged
There is a term in social psychology called the ‘spotlight effect’. ______13______ 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. _____14_____ 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.
______15______ 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. _____16_____. Consciously do the work every day until 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. _____17_____ 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 me 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.
【答案】13. F 14. G 15. D 16. B 17. E
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 ____18____ to stay in the library. I never ____19____ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper, as if it ____20____ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ____21____ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ____22____ opener like, “Terrible season we’re having, eh ” or simply, “Who do you support ” My heart sank, knowing my response would unavoidably ____23____ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ____24____ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might have ____25____ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n) ____26____ .
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to _____27_____ 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 genuine _____28_____ with the players. My kid’s questions kept me somewhat _____29_____ in the game. Slowly, I started to_____30_____ for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily _____31_____ for a photo with my son. _____32_____, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support ”
18. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
19. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
20. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
21. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
22. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
23. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
24. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
25. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
26. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
27. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
28. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
29. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
30. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
31. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
32. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
【答案】18. A 19. B 20. B 21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B
第Ⅱ卷(共81分)
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。
33. I decided to s________ from my old smartphone to the latest model for the new one offers significant improvements in performance and battery life.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】switch##witch
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我决定把旧款智能手机换成最新款，因为新款手机在性能和电池寿命方面都有显著改善。switch from...to... 从…… 转换到……。decide to do sth.决定做某事。根据首字母提示及句意，故填switch。
34. In the a________ of rain, the poor village relies on a nearby river for its water supply. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】absence##bsence
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在没有雨水的情况下，这个贫穷的村庄依靠附近的一条河供水。根据句意和提示的首字母可知，此处使用名词absence“缺乏”，为不可数名词，in the absence of意为“在没有……的情况下”。故填absence。
35. In the library, eating and drinking are p________ to maintain a clean and comfortable environment. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】prohibited##rohibited
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：在图书馆内，禁止饮食以保持一个干净和舒适的环境。根据句意和首字母提示可知，空格处应填入动词prohibit (禁止)的过去分词形式prohibited，与are构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填prohibited。
36. The artist spent hours carefully l________ each of her paintings with the title and year of creation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】labeling##abeling##labelling##abelling
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：这位艺术家花了数小时仔细地给她的每幅画标上标题和创作年份。根据首字母提示“l”以及句意可知，应该填动词label，意为“贴标签”，spend+时间+(in) doing sth.，意为“花时间做某事”，该空用动名词形式作宾语。故填labeling/labelling。
37. Feeling hungry after a long day at work, I always have an a________ for a good meal. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】appetite##ppetite
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在工作了一整天后感到饥饿，我总是有一个好好吃一顿的胃口。根据首字母提示“a”以及句意可知，应该填入名词appetite，表示“胃口，食欲”，作宾语。故填appetite。
38. The ________ (remarkable) talented violinist fascinated the audience with her flawless performance. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】remarkably
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：这位极具天赋的小提琴家以她完美无瑕的演奏迷住了观众。这里用副词修饰形容词“talented”。“remarkable”，形容词，意为“非凡的”，其副词形式为“remarkably(不寻常地，惊人地)”。故填remarkably。
39. The environmental activist’s ________ (persuade) presentation convinced the community to support sustainable practices. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】persuasive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这位环保活动家的说服性演讲说服了社区支持可持续发展的做法。空处修饰名词presentation，应用形容词“有说服力的”persuasive，作定语。故填persuasive。
40. The young ________ (passion) painter pours his heart and soul into his works, expressing his deepest emotions and visions. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】passionate
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这位充满激情的年轻画家在作品中倾注了他的全部心血，表达了他内心最深处的情感和愿景。修饰名词painter ， 用形容词形式。passion的形容词形式为passionate，表示“充满激情的，热情的”。根据句意，故填passionate。
41. To ensure the ________ (accurate) of the research results, the scientists repeated the experiment multiple times. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】accuracy
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：为了确保研究结果的准确性，科学家们多次重复了实验。此处需要名词作宾语，accurate的名词形式是accuracy，表示“准确性”，且为不可数名词。故填accuracy。
42. Studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress，_______（anxious）and memory loss. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】anxiety
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：研究显示太多的多任务处理会导致压力、焦虑以及失忆增强。根据and并列结构可知，空格处和 stress及memory loss作increased的宾语，应用名词形式，结合句意“焦虑”为anxiety，anxiety为不可数名词。故填anxiety。
43. The ideas and technologies ________(employ) to protect the ancient caves offer valuable insights for tourism development. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】employed
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：用于保护古老洞穴的理念和技术为旅游业发展提供了宝贵的见解。分析句子可知，空处为非谓语动词。分析句子可知，ideas and technologies是主语，与employ之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式作后置定语，故填employed。
44. The company set out to launch its new project after receiving ________ (approve) from the city council. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】approval
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：公司在获得市议会的批准后开始启动新项目。根据空格前的动词receiving可知，此处应填名词approval“批准”，作宾语。故填approval。
45. The tiny bacteria are ________ (visible) to the naked eyes and can only been seen under a microscope. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】invisible
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：微小的细菌肉眼看不见，只能在显微镜下看到。visible是形容词，意为“看得见的，明显的”；根据句意可知，细菌是肉眼看不见的，应用形容词invisible，意为“看不见的”，作表语。故填invisible。
46. The scientist strongly opposes ________(advocate) for the relaxation of environmental regulations. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】advocating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这位科学家强烈反对提倡放松环境法规。oppose doing sth.反对做某事。根据句意，故填advocating。
47. The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park was set up in Jilin and Heilongjiang, with boundaries _________ (stretch) all the way to the border.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】stretching
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在吉林和黑龙江设立了东北虎豹国家公园，边界一直延伸到边境。此处boundaries与stretch构成主动关系，故用现在分词作宾补。故填stretching。
48. Before the deadline, the manager had no choice but to break ________ the complex task into smaller parts to make it more manageable. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】down
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：在截止日期之前，经理别无选择，只能把复杂的任务分解成更小的部分，使其更易于管理。根据句意及所给句子可知，此处使用动词短语break down“分解”。故填down。
49. ________ 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. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】As
【解析】
【详解】考查非限定性定语从句。句意：如图所示，在过去的一年中，用户数量稳步增长，这表明我们的营销活动取得了成功。As the chart shows正如图表所示。as引导非限定性定语从句，有“正如”之意，指代整个主句的内容。故填As。
50. There will be a products release where the manager ________ (demonstrate) the new products from 4:00 to 5:00 p. m. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】will be demonstrating
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：下午4点到5点将有一个产品发布会，经理将展示新产品。根据句中的时间状语 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.可知，这里表示将来某个时间段内正在进行的动作，要用将来进行时，其结构为“will be + 现在分词”。根据句意，故填will be demonstrating。
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)
选词填空
lead to, keep track of, trap ... into, appeal to, occupy ... with, be blessed with, interpret ... as live off
51. ________________ her health, she logged her daily workouts and nutrition in a journal.
52. The introduction of the high-speed train network ________________ a boom in tourism, as it made once-distant destinations more accessible to travelers.
53. The privacy policy was designed to prevent users from ________________ revealing their personal information.
54. ________________ both men and women, sport has become an important form of entertainment.
55. In Chinese culture, the dragon ________________ a symbol of power, strength and good luck.
56. She likes to keep herself ________________ various hobbies so she never feels bored.
57. We feel grateful that we ________________ a warm family and a stable job.
58. The old artist ________________ the income from selling paintings at local galleries for many years.
【答案】51. To keep track of
52. led to 53. being trapped into
54. Appealing to
55. is interpreted as
56. occupied with
57. are blessed with
58. has lived off
Ⅲ. 课文背诵填空。(每小题1分，共10分)
59. Albert Einstein, who is perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He ________________ 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 ________________ loved by many people. (根据句意填空)
【答案】 ①. made numerous contributions to ②. a courageous and kind figure
60. In the future, we will be ________________ every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home ... You will no longer have to think about ________________ 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 ________________ the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. (根据句意填空)
【答案】 ①. using advanced technology ②. turning switches on and off ③. the instant you enter
61. I wake up to the sound of the wind ________________ 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. ________________, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. (根据句意填空)
【答案】 ①. buffeting the cloth ②. Spreading out before me
62. Just like spoken language, body language _______________. 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 _______________. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. (根据句意填空)
【答案】 ①. varies from culture to culture ②. is not always approved of
63. While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes ________________ when students are troubled. (根据句意填空)
【答案】much harder to distinguish
Ⅳ. 根据中文意思完成句子。(共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分)
64. ________________________ (推断) is a method often used in detective work to piece together clues and solve crimes.(根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】Making inferences
65. A smart home is one that ________________________ (将计算机集成/融入到) the structure of the building itself. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】integrates computers into
66. The temperature control on the oven ________________________ (需要调整) to prevent over cooking. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】needs adjusting##needs to be adjusted
67. Those two systems are not identical and they may even ________________ (相互冲突). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】conflict with each other
Ⅴ. 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
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。
Chinese architect and writer Lin Huiyin was posthumously awarded (追授) a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Weitzman School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania in _____68_____ (recognize) of her outstanding contributions as a pioneer of modern architecture in China.
____69____ (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 ____70____ (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_____71_____ the university began awarding architecture degrees to women. With her admission application____72____ (reject), Lin had to study in the only department _____73_____ accepted female students — the School of Fine Arts. Apart _____74_____completing her art courses as well as most of the required architecture courses, Lin also worked as a teaching assistant in architectural design and outperformed most of her male peers ____75____ (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 ____76____ (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 ______77______ role model for modern Chinese women.
【答案】68. recognition
menting
70. was denied
71. before 72. rejected
73. that 74. from
75. academically
76. generations
77. a
Ⅵ. 书面表达(共20分)
78. 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。
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【答案】One possible version:
Discovering the Beauty of Wuyi Mountain
Wuyi Mountain, located in northern Fujian, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its amazing natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The mountain features green waters, towering cliffs, and quiet tea gardens. It is also famous for its rock carvings dating from the Tang Dynasty and as the birthplace of Oolong tea.
What makes Wuyi Mountain particularly memorable is its harmonious coexistence of nature and culture. It is a perfect destination for those seeking to understand the essence of Chinese philosophy and the beauty of its natural environment. I highly recommend this place to all who wish to explore the profound charm of Fujian.