莲塘一中2024-2025学年下学期高二期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
1. When is Grandpa's birthday
A. On May 6th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 8th.
2. What does the girl advise the man to do
A. Look for a job. B. Take classes. C. Stay at home.
3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably
A. To London. B. To Toronto. C. To his hometown.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In an airplane. B. In a boat. C. On the ground.
5. What happened to Peter's bike
A. A tree fell on it. B. Someone stole it. C. It got broken.
第二节 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which bus goes to River Drive
A. No. 16. B. No. 14. C. No. 6.
7. What will the woman ask the bus driver
A. Where to change buses. B. The ticket price. C. How to get some change.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What did Jane like to do as a child
A. Make snowballs. B. Go skating. C. Sweep away the snow.
9. What's the weather like today
A. Snowy and cold. B. Cloudy and windy. C. Snowy and warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the boy's homework this weekend
A. To write a summary. B. To review three chapters. C. To prepare a presentation.
11. What does the woman probably teach
A. English. B. History. C. Science.
12. What does the woman want to learn from the homework
A. What her students' opinions are.
B. If her students can connect all the different ideas.
C. Whether her students understand the main ideas in the chapter.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How long has the woman been in hospital
A. For one week. B. For ten days. C. For two weeks.
14. When can the woman leave the hospital
A. In two weeks. B. Tomorrow. C. Uncertain.
15. What's the doctor's suggestion for the woman
A. Having medical checks regularly. B. Taking the medicine every day. C. Avoiding any physical exercise.
16. How soon will the woman get well completely
A. In a few days. B. In a long time. C. In two weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Clara do during the Civil War
A. She joined the army. B. She urged to stop the war. C. She helped the wounded.
18. What did Clara do after the Civil War
A. She collected money to help the wounded.
B. She considered setting up the American Red Cross.
C She led a group to search for missing soldiers.
19. When did Clara go back to the United States
A. In 1869. B. In 1873. C. In 1881.
20. How long did Clara serve as the American Red Cross's president
A. Over 20 years. B. About 12 years. C. Over 4 years.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
A
Workshops at Brewhouse Arts Centre
Stop the Motion (定格动画)
Create your very own characters and stories, and then bring them to life using different types of stop motion! Students learn the stop motion technique by photographing objects in a series of slightly different positions so that the objects seem to move. This workshop is perfect for future storytellers and film makers aged 7 plus years.
Time: 6:00 pm-7:15 pm, Monday; Price: 5
Microbeats
A weekly workshop led by experienced artists, Microbeats is all about bringing people together through creating music. If you want to learn and share your skills in song writing, beat making and production within an exciting and supportive environment, then Microbeats is for you!
Time: 6:00 pm-7:45 pm, Wednesday; Price: Free
Art Cafe
Art Cafe is a mixed group that supports all creative abilities and needs. Develop new skills, experiment with a variety of art materials and make new friends in a relaxed, social and fun environment. Aimed at adults who need care due to physical and mental disabilities, we offer a range of materials including water colors, drawing paper, and more.
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Thursday; Price: 5
ReBalance
ReBalance is aimed at older people with mobility (活动) issues. The attendees are seated and provided with a safe environment to build strength and balance through dance-based movement. Sometimes the teachers also act out various activities, have the participants guess, and then do the movements like painting and planting flowers all together.
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Friday; Price: 5
1. What kind of learning is mainly applied at Stop the Motion
A. Online writing. B. Group discussion.
C. Live performance. D. Hands-on practice.
2. Which workshop best suits adults with additional needs
A. Stop the Motion. B. Microbeats. C. Art Cafe. D. ReBalance.
3. How can the elderly benefit from ReBalance
A. By visiting art exhibitions. B. By performing a light workout.
C. By joining a dance competition. D. By improving their social skills.
B
When Wilson was 10 years old, he promised his mother that one day she would never again have to wash other people’s clothes for a living and he was going to start his own business and support her. His mother just nodded silently, knowing no member of their family had ever owned a business.
Years passed, but Wilson’s dream did not come true. After high school, Wilson joined the army, where his goal of one day owning a family restaurant began to take shape. He signed up for the food service school there and he became such an excellent cook that he was promoted to the officers’ dining hall.
After he left the army at 28, he worked as a police officer for the following fifteen years. When he felt he was in need of the business skills for his business, he took business classes at night in his off-hours. “I also saved every cent I earned as a police officer,” he recalled. “For ten years, I didn’t spend one cent — there were no movies, no vacations, and no trips.”
By 2013, with enough savings, Wilson decided to make his dream a reality. He opened his first restaurant. However, the first few months were a failure. Wilson quickly change his business strategy and once a week he offered his employees classes in customer service and management. He encouraged them to develop personal and professional goals. He always stressed that the faster and more efficiently the employees served the customers, the more profitable that way would be.
Today, Wilson owns nine restaurants and employs over four hundred people. In the community, Wilson funded athletic teams and scholarships to get kids off the streets and into community centers and schools. Then his restaurants became profitable, earning much more than before. More importantly, Wilson paved the way for thousands of ordinary young people who are working to make their dreams a reality, helping their communities, and serving up hope.
4. Why did Wilson want to start his own business at first
A. To become a great cook. B. To set an example for his family.
C. To cheer his mother up. D. To help his mother economically.
5. What did Wilson focus on besides his major work in his 30s
A. Setting up business schools. B. Plans for realizing his dream.
C. Preparations for enjoying life. D. Working as a police officer.
6. How did Wilson improve his restaurant after it failed
A. By increasing the number of his employees. B. By cutting down the profits of his restaurant.
C. By offering his workers professional training. D. By meeting customers' needs as much as possible.
7. Which of the following can best describe Wilson
A. Strong-willed and helpful. B. Easy-going and tolerant.
C. Warm-hearted and humble. D. Self-centered and sensitive.
C
The release of DeepSeek-R1 has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, reshaping assumptions about the cost of high-performance AI. Achieving results comparable to OpenAI’s o1 at just 3-5% of the cost, this open-source model has gained immense popularity, topping downloads on HuggingFace and trending among developers eager to explore its capabilities.
A major innovation behind DeepSeek-R1 is its unconventional training approach. Unlike traditional models that rely heavily on supervised fine-tuning (SFT) for step-by-step learning, DeepSeek-R1 was mainly trained using reinforcement learning (RL). This allowed it to develop independent reasoning abilities, rather than relying on pre-set training data. While some SFT was reintroduced later to address readability and language issues, the success of RL in enhancing reasoning performance marks a breakthrough in AI training methodology.
DeepSeek’s rapid progress also shows its smart use of resources. Operating with far fewer GPUs than OpenAI and Google, it took advantage of open-source projects, such as Meta’s Llama models, and used advanced techniques like mixed-precision training and optimized (优化) GPU communication. Although the exact costs remain uncertain, estimates suggest DeepSeek-R1 was created on a much smaller budget than usual, proving that cutting-edge AI does not necessarily require massive financial investment.
Another key advantage of DeepSeek-R1 is its transparency (透明性). Unlike OpenAI’s models, which hide their reasoning process, DeepSeek-R1 openly displays its thought process, making it easier for developers to find mistakes and improve results. This has fueled interest in using DeepSeek to fine-tune smaller, task-specific AI models, making powerful AI tools more accessible.
However, DeepSeek’s dominance is not guaranteed. Open-source innovation moves quickly and rivals like Meta and Mistral are expected to adopt similar breakthroughs soon. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s massive investments, including its $500 billion Stargate project, face growing inspection as cost-efficient alternatives emerge.
Despite concerns over potential biases in DeepSeek’s model, many developers see these as manageable through fine-tuning. Ultimately, businesses and consumers stand to benefit the most, as the increasing availability of high-quality, low-cost AI tools challenges the industry’s traditional power structure.
8. Why is DeepSeek-R1 so popular
A. It is more convenient. B. It dominates AI industry.
C. It is more cost-effective. D. It can achieve better results.
9. What can we learn about DeepSeek-R1 in paragraph 2
A. Its training datasets. B. Its reasoning abilities.
C Its training method. D. Its processing language.
10. Why is DeepSeek-R1 considered more transparent than OpenAI’s models
A. It makes all of its training data publicly available.
B. It reveals the full chain of reasoning behind its answers.
C. It is designed to answer any question without restrictions.
D. It can use reinforcement learning methods to improve results.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce DeepSeek-R1.
B. To call for investments in AI.
C. To warn about the risks of AI.
D. To clarify reinforcement learning.
D
Our earliest ancestors trapped or hunted what meat they ate. When we learned to domesticate (驯化)animals, we raised them on our land, or we wandered the land with our herds. No matter which tribe we belonged to, our animals were our property. We ate their flesh in small portions, and we ate almost every bit of them, especially the poorest among us.
The Industrial Revolution changed meat. In the 19th century, refrigeration enabled meat to be trucked in from far away, or shipped from even further away, which eventually led to the destroying of forests in places like Brazil. Production then became more efficient. By the late 1940s, antibiotics (抗生素) became routine in chicken feed. By the late 1990s, genetically modified (转基因的) corn and soy brought abundant crops of animal feed. Animals were bred to be bigger and faster-growing. In the U.S., government subsidies (补贴) helped: free groundwater, federally backed loans, price guarantees for feed crops. And meat went big.
Today the $1 trillion global meat industry is dominated by a handful of companies, including JBS, Cargill, and Tyson. Since 1961, meat production has increased four times, dwarfing the growth in the human population, which merely doubled.
Meat went from being special to being an everyday right. The more we developed, the more flesh we ate. China’s meat consumption jumped sharply, from about 6. 6 pounds per person in 1961 to more than 140 pounds in 2024. But the United States became the lions of Planet Carnivore (食肉动物). On average, Americans went from eating around 207 pounds of meat in 1961 to 280 pounds in 2024, and chicken came to dominate.
It wasn’t just chicken consumption that changed. Follow a chicken truck to the butchery — continued forest destruction, an alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions — and you realize what a dark shadow we have cast over where we live.
12. How did the Industrial Revolution affect meat
A. It caused a sharp fall in the price of meat. B. It decreased the nutritional value of meat.
C. It restricted the use of antibiotics in meat. D. It revolutionized meat production and distribution.
13. What does the underlined word “dwarfing” mean in paragraph 3
A. Making something seem small. B. Greatly expanding something.
C. Matching something in number. D. Negatively impacting something.
14. How does the author show the rapid increase in meat consumption
A. By making a comparison. B. By giving explanations.
C. By introducing a concept. D. By making a prediction.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Antibiotics Has Transformed Chicken Feed B. Global Companies Dominate Meat Industry
C. Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth D. Meat Production Results in Forest Destruction
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分) 选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中两项为多余选项。
Glitter (闪光纸屑) is widely used to decorate clothing, arts, and so on. During festivals and celebrations, it brings joy and excitement, creating a dazzling atmosphere that unites people in the celebration. ____16____ It is necessary to know why.
The problem with glitter is that it is a microplastic that doesn’t break down naturally. ____17____
And it makes products that you may normally wish to recycle, such as wrapping paper, no longer recyclable. This is why the UK government has put out guidance on festive waste, reminding households not to put shiny or glittery Christmas cards or wrapping paper in recycling bags.
Besides, due to its size, lots of plastic glitter will unavoidably make its way into water, rivers.and eventually the oceans. ___18___.This has been shown to significantly impact the reproduction rates of oysters and make other. animals less active, more likely to be eaten and less likely to thrive.
____19____ Increasing research shows glitter ends up back on our dinner tables. Aside from directly finding its way into our food from glittery cards and decorations, it’s consumed by fish, shellfish,seabirds and other marine life, thus passing through the food chain and eventually reaching us and harming our health.
While restricting glitter is only an extremely small step in addressing the broader microplastic problem, the European Union has taken the lead in this. Leading UK retailers such as Morrisons should be praised for taking a stand and going completely glitter free. ____20____ But if we are to protect our planet, no step is too small.
A. Marine life often mistakes it for food.
B. The glitter you used a decade ago probably still exists.
C. But it is now officially prohibited in the European Union.
D. More and more people are paying attention to food safety
E. It will take a long time to solve the problem of microplastics
F. Banning glitter obviously won’t completely save the climate or animals.
G. Glitter also contributes to the increasing microplastics inside human bodies.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A woman who hated her body has shared an important message on Instagram about how exercise has greatly changed her. It has improved not only her build but also her ___21___.
In a video clip shared by Cheryl, she ___22___ the difference between “wanting to lose weight to look good” and “losing weight to feel good”. The video showcases her 22-pound weight-loss journey, which has been far from ___23___ . She told Newsweek about the documented highs and lows, which ___24___ more than 1.1 million views online. She said: “I wanted to show the realistic side of a ___25___ weight loss while sending out a message that the mindset shift is the most powerful part of the journey. ”
Before starting her exercise plan and healthier eating in May, Cheryl felt insecure and ___26___ confidence. This led her to adopt a “mind over matter” (心态胜于物质) approach as she continues to ___27___ five to six times per week, even when she doesn’t want to. “I did feel burnt out at times, but every time I lay in bed and thought about ___28___ the gym, I always thought back to the times when I was overweight and unattractive, ” Cheryl told Newsweek. “It sucks being unwanted.”
The videos include her preparing salad, eggs, and vegetables; walking with a smile on her face to the gym; and ___29___ weights. “I used to ___30___ going to the gym, but now, it is like my safe haven. Whether I am sad or angry, I kind of just let all my ___31___ out at the gym.” Cheryl said.
“I feel amazing. I learned to enjoy the process of ___32___ my body and creating a healthy lifestyle,” Cheryl added.
So far, Cheryl has received a sea of ___33___ online on the video that has more than 76, 000 likes. “It’s incredible. Your ___34___, devotion, determination and patience ___35___! Keep it up,” said one user.
21. A. mindset B. efficiency C. performance D. endurance
22. A. inspects B. observes C. highlights D. appreciates
23. A. possible B. realistic C. challenging D. easy
24. A. exchanged B. gathered C. presented D. adopted
25. A. healthy B. pessimistic C. medical D. miserable
26. A. built B. restored C. lacked D. enhanced
27. A. calm down B. work out C. give out D. break down
28 A. skipping B. resolving C. passing D. abusing
29. A. throwing B. gaining C. lifting D. consuming
30. A. regret B. fancy C. envy D. fear
31. A. energies B. emotions C. motives D. spirits
32. A. loving B. shaking C. sustaining D. examining
33. A. criticism B. support C. doubt D. advice
34. A. kindness B. generosity C. discipline D. honesty
35. A. ran out B. worn out C. showed off D. paid off
第二节 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。
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。
World Poetry Day takes place each year ___36___ March 21 to promote the teaching of poetry, as well as the publishing, writing, and reading of this form of writing around the world.
It ___37___ (announce) by UNESCO in 1999 in the hope of supporting language diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for ___38___ (endanger) languages to be heard. World Poetry Day was about giving fresh drive and ___39___ (recognize) to international, regional, and national poetry movements. It also focused on promoting a return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, as well as ___40___ (strengthen) the association between poetry and other forms of expression, such as dance, music, and painting.
The day is celebrated ___41___ (global). Government agencies, community groups and individuals get involved in promoting or participating in the day, which enables children to learn and enjoy ___42___ (variety) of poetry. It is a time ___43___ students are busy examining poets and learning about different types of poetry. Poets may be invited to read and share their work to audience at book stores and schools. Ceremonies are held ___44___ (honor) poets of remarkable achievements.
All in all, it’s a day for poetry: ___45___ ancient art form that still enriches our understanding of humanity today.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，上个月你参与了你们学校举办的一次劳动活动。请你以“An Unforgettable Labor Experience”为题写一篇活动报道，分享这次劳动的经历。
内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.劳动经历；
3.感悟与收获。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
An Unforgettable Labor Experience
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her persistence was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and fell, scraping (擦伤) my knee. Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was infectious. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dream of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the thrill of competition. Training hard, I longed to showcase my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it means a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
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Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself.
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broad smiles lighting up our faces. It was then that I realized victory wasn’t just about medals; it was the courage to try and the bonds we’d built. Sports Day had taught me to cherish both.莲塘一中2024-2025学年下学期高二期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
1. When is Grandpa's birthday
A. On May 6th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 8th.
2. What does the girl advise the man to do
A. Look for a job. B. Take classes. C. Stay at home.
3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably
A. To London. B. To Toronto. C. To his hometown.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In an airplane. B. In a boat. C. On the ground.
5. What happened to Peter's bike
A. A tree fell on it. B. Someone stole it. C. It got broken.
第二节 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which bus goes to River Drive
A. No. 16. B. No. 14. C. No. 6.
7. What will the woman ask the bus driver
A. Where to change buses. B. The ticket price. C. How to get some change.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What did Jane like to do as a child
A. Make snowballs. B. Go skating. C. Sweep away the snow.
9. What's the weather like today
A. Snowy and cold. B. Cloudy and windy. C. Snowy and warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the boy's homework this weekend
A. To write a summary. B. To review three chapters. C. To prepare a presentation.
11. What does the woman probably teach
A. English. B. History. C. Science.
12. What does the woman want to learn from the homework
A. What her students' opinions are.
B. If her students can connect all the different ideas.
C. Whether her students understand the main ideas in the chapter.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How long has the woman been in hospital
A. For one week. B. For ten days. C. For two weeks.
14. When can the woman leave the hospital
A. In two weeks. B. Tomorrow. C. Uncertain.
15. What's the doctor's suggestion for the woman
A. Having medical checks regularly. B. Taking the medicine every day. C. Avoiding any physical exercise.
16. How soon will the woman get well completely
A. In a few days. B. In a long time. C. In two weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Clara do during the Civil War
A. She joined the army. B. She urged to stop the war. C. She helped the wounded.
18. What did Clara do after the Civil War
A. She collected money to help the wounded.
B. She considered setting up the American Red Cross.
C She led a group to search for missing soldiers.
19. When did Clara go back to the United States
A. In 1869. B. In 1873. C. In 1881.
20. How long did Clara serve as the American Red Cross's president
A. Over 20 years. B. About 12 years. C. Over 4 years.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
A
Workshops at Brewhouse Arts Centre
Stop the Motion (定格动画)
Create your very own characters and stories, and then bring them to life using different types of stop motion! Students learn the stop motion technique by photographing objects in a series of slightly different positions so that the objects seem to move. This workshop is perfect for future storytellers and film makers aged 7 plus years.
Time: 6:00 pm-7:15 pm, Monday; Price: 5
Microbeats
A weekly workshop led by experienced artists, Microbeats is all about bringing people together through creating music. If you want to learn and share your skills in song writing, beat making and production within an exciting and supportive environment, then Microbeats is for you!
Time: 6:00 pm-7:45 pm, Wednesday; Price: Free
Art Cafe
Art Cafe is a mixed group that supports all creative abilities and needs. Develop new skills, experiment with a variety of art materials and make new friends in a relaxed, social and fun environment. Aimed at adults who need care due to physical and mental disabilities, we offer a range of materials including water colors, drawing paper, and more.
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Thursday; Price: 5
ReBalance
ReBalance is aimed at older people with mobility (活动) issues. The attendees are seated and provided with a safe environment to build strength and balance through dance-based movement. Sometimes the teachers also act out various activities, have the participants guess, and then do the movements like painting and planting flowers all together.
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Friday; Price: 5
1. What kind of learning is mainly applied at Stop the Motion
A. Online writing. B. Group discussion.
C. Live performance. D. Hands-on practice.
2. Which workshop best suits adults with additional needs
A. Stop the Motion. B. Microbeats. C. Art Cafe. D. ReBalance.
3. How can the elderly benefit from ReBalance
A. By visiting art exhibitions. B. By performing a light workout.
C. By joining a dance competition. D. By improving their social skills.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
B
When Wilson was 10 years old, he promised his mother that one day she would never again have to wash other people’s clothes for a living and he was going to start his own business and support her. His mother just nodded silently, knowing no member of their family had ever owned a business.
Years passed, but Wilson’s dream did not come true. After high school, Wilson joined the army, where his goal of one day owning a family restaurant began to take shape. He signed up for the food service school there and he became such an excellent cook that he was promoted to the officers’ dining hall.
After he left the army at 28, he worked as a police officer for the following fifteen years. When he felt he was in need of the business skills for his business, he took business classes at night in his off-hours. “I also saved every cent I earned as a police officer,” he recalled. “For ten years, I didn’t spend one cent — there were no movies, no vacations, and no trips.”
By 2013, with enough savings, Wilson decided to make his dream a reality. He opened his first restaurant. However, the first few months were a failure. Wilson quickly change his business strategy and once a week he offered his employees classes in customer service and management. He encouraged them to develop personal and professional goals. He always stressed that the faster and more efficiently the employees served the customers, the more profitable that way would be.
Today, Wilson owns nine restaurants and employs over four hundred people. In the community, Wilson funded athletic teams and scholarships to get kids off the streets and into community centers and schools. Then his restaurants became profitable, earning much more than before. More importantly, Wilson paved the way for thousands of ordinary young people who are working to make their dreams a reality, helping their communities, and serving up hope.
4. Why did Wilson want to start his own business at first
A. To become a great cook. B. To set an example for his family.
C. To cheer his mother up. D. To help his mother economically.
5. What did Wilson focus on besides his major work in his 30s
A. Setting up business schools. B. Plans for realizing his dream.
C. Preparations for enjoying life. D. Working as a police officer.
6. How did Wilson improve his restaurant after it failed
A. By increasing the number of his employees. B. By cutting down the profits of his restaurant.
C. By offering his workers professional training. D. By meeting customers' needs as much as possible.
7. Which of the following can best describe Wilson
A. Strong-willed and helpful. B. Easy-going and tolerant.
C. Warm-hearted and humble. D. Self-centered and sensitive.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A
C
The release of DeepSeek-R1 has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, reshaping assumptions about the cost of high-performance AI. Achieving results comparable to OpenAI’s o1 at just 3-5% of the cost, this open-source model has gained immense popularity, topping downloads on HuggingFace and trending among developers eager to explore its capabilities.
A major innovation behind DeepSeek-R1 is its unconventional training approach. Unlike traditional models that rely heavily on supervised fine-tuning (SFT) for step-by-step learning, DeepSeek-R1 was mainly trained using reinforcement learning (RL). This allowed it to develop independent reasoning abilities, rather than relying on pre-set training data. While some SFT was reintroduced later to address readability and language issues, the success of RL in enhancing reasoning performance marks a breakthrough in AI training methodology.
DeepSeek’s rapid progress also shows its smart use of resources. Operating with far fewer GPUs than OpenAI and Google, it took advantage of open-source projects, such as Meta’s Llama models, and used advanced techniques like mixed-precision training and optimized (优化) GPU communication. Although the exact costs remain uncertain, estimates suggest DeepSeek-R1 was created on a much smaller budget than usual, proving that cutting-edge AI does not necessarily require massive financial investment.
Another key advantage of DeepSeek-R1 is its transparency (透明性). Unlike OpenAI’s models, which hide their reasoning process, DeepSeek-R1 openly displays its thought process, making it easier for developers to find mistakes and improve results. This has fueled interest in using DeepSeek to fine-tune smaller, task-specific AI models, making powerful AI tools more accessible.
However, DeepSeek’s dominance is not guaranteed. Open-source innovation moves quickly and rivals like Meta and Mistral are expected to adopt similar breakthroughs soon. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s massive investments, including its $500 billion Stargate project, face growing inspection as cost-efficient alternatives emerge.
Despite concerns over potential biases in DeepSeek’s model, many developers see these as manageable through fine-tuning. Ultimately, businesses and consumers stand to benefit the most, as the increasing availability of high-quality, low-cost AI tools challenges the industry’s traditional power structure.
8. Why is DeepSeek-R1 so popular
A. It is more convenient. B. It dominates AI industry.
C. It is more cost-effective. D. It can achieve better results.
9. What can we learn about DeepSeek-R1 in paragraph 2
A. Its training datasets. B. Its reasoning abilities.
C Its training method. D. Its processing language.
10. Why is DeepSeek-R1 considered more transparent than OpenAI’s models
A. It makes all of its training data publicly available.
B. It reveals the full chain of reasoning behind its answers.
C. It is designed to answer any question without restrictions.
D. It can use reinforcement learning methods to improve results.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce DeepSeek-R1.
B. To call for investments in AI.
C. To warn about the risks of AI.
D. To clarify reinforcement learning.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A
D
Our earliest ancestors trapped or hunted what meat they ate. When we learned to domesticate (驯化)animals, we raised them on our land, or we wandered the land with our herds. No matter which tribe we belonged to, our animals were our property. We ate their flesh in small portions, and we ate almost every bit of them, especially the poorest among us.
The Industrial Revolution changed meat. In the 19th century, refrigeration enabled meat to be trucked in from far away, or shipped from even further away, which eventually led to the destroying of forests in places like Brazil. Production then became more efficient. By the late 1940s, antibiotics (抗生素) became routine in chicken feed. By the late 1990s, genetically modified (转基因的) corn and soy brought abundant crops of animal feed. Animals were bred to be bigger and faster-growing. In the U.S., government subsidies (补贴) helped: free groundwater, federally backed loans, price guarantees for feed crops. And meat went big.
Today the $1 trillion global meat industry is dominated by a handful of companies, including JBS, Cargill, and Tyson. Since 1961, meat production has increased four times, dwarfing the growth in the human population, which merely doubled.
Meat went from being special to being an everyday right. The more we developed, the more flesh we ate. China’s meat consumption jumped sharply, from about 6. 6 pounds per person in 1961 to more than 140 pounds in 2024. But the United States became the lions of Planet Carnivore (食肉动物). On average, Americans went from eating around 207 pounds of meat in 1961 to 280 pounds in 2024, and chicken came to dominate.
It wasn’t just chicken consumption that changed. Follow a chicken truck to the butchery — continued forest destruction, an alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions — and you realize what a dark shadow we have cast over where we live.
12. How did the Industrial Revolution affect meat
A. It caused a sharp fall in the price of meat. B. It decreased the nutritional value of meat.
C. It restricted the use of antibiotics in meat. D. It revolutionized meat production and distribution.
13. What does the underlined word “dwarfing” mean in paragraph 3
A. Making something seem small. B. Greatly expanding something.
C. Matching something in number. D. Negatively impacting something.
14. How does the author show the rapid increase in meat consumption
A. By making a comparison. B. By giving explanations.
C. By introducing a concept. D. By making a prediction.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Antibiotics Has Transformed Chicken Feed B. Global Companies Dominate Meat Industry
C. Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth D. Meat Production Results in Forest Destruction
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. A 15. C
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分) 选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中两项为多余选项。
Glitter (闪光纸屑) is widely used to decorate clothing, arts, and so on. During festivals and celebrations, it brings joy and excitement, creating a dazzling atmosphere that unites people in the celebration. ____16____ It is necessary to know why.
The problem with glitter is that it is a microplastic that doesn’t break down naturally. ____17____
And it makes products that you may normally wish to recycle, such as wrapping paper, no longer recyclable. This is why the UK government has put out guidance on festive waste, reminding households not to put shiny or glittery Christmas cards or wrapping paper in recycling bags.
Besides, due to its size, lots of plastic glitter will unavoidably make its way into water, rivers.and eventually the oceans. ___18___.This has been shown to significantly impact the reproduction rates of oysters and make other. animals less active, more likely to be eaten and less likely to thrive.
____19____ Increasing research shows glitter ends up back on our dinner tables. Aside from directly finding its way into our food from glittery cards and decorations, it’s consumed by fish, shellfish,seabirds and other marine life, thus passing through the food chain and eventually reaching us and harming our health.
While restricting glitter is only an extremely small step in addressing the broader microplastic problem, the European Union has taken the lead in this. Leading UK retailers such as Morrisons should be praised for taking a stand and going completely glitter free. ____20____ But if we are to protect our planet, no step is too small.
A. Marine life often mistakes it for food.
B. The glitter you used a decade ago probably still exists.
C. But it is now officially prohibited in the European Union.
D. More and more people are paying attention to food safety
E. It will take a long time to solve the problem of microplastics
F. Banning glitter obviously won’t completely save the climate or animals.
G. Glitter also contributes to the increasing microplastics inside human bodies.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A woman who hated her body has shared an important message on Instagram about how exercise has greatly changed her. It has improved not only her build but also her ___21___.
In a video clip shared by Cheryl, she ___22___ the difference between “wanting to lose weight to look good” and “losing weight to feel good”. The video showcases her 22-pound weight-loss journey, which has been far from ___23___ . She told Newsweek about the documented highs and lows, which ___24___ more than 1.1 million views online. She said: “I wanted to show the realistic side of a ___25___ weight loss while sending out a message that the mindset shift is the most powerful part of the journey. ”
Before starting her exercise plan and healthier eating in May, Cheryl felt insecure and ___26___ confidence. This led her to adopt a “mind over matter” (心态胜于物质) approach as she continues to ___27___ five to six times per week, even when she doesn’t want to. “I did feel burnt out at times, but every time I lay in bed and thought about ___28___ the gym, I always thought back to the times when I was overweight and unattractive, ” Cheryl told Newsweek. “It sucks being unwanted.”
The videos include her preparing salad, eggs, and vegetables; walking with a smile on her face to the gym; and ___29___ weights. “I used to ___30___ going to the gym, but now, it is like my safe haven. Whether I am sad or angry, I kind of just let all my ___31___ out at the gym.” Cheryl said.
“I feel amazing. I learned to enjoy the process of ___32___ my body and creating a healthy lifestyle,” Cheryl added.
So far, Cheryl has received a sea of ___33___ online on the video that has more than 76, 000 likes. “It’s incredible. Your ___34___, devotion, determination and patience ___35___! Keep it up,” said one user.
21. A. mindset B. efficiency C. performance D. endurance
22. A. inspects B. observes C. highlights D. appreciates
23. A. possible B. realistic C. challenging D. easy
24. A. exchanged B. gathered C. presented D. adopted
25. A. healthy B. pessimistic C. medical D. miserable
26. A. built B. restored C. lacked D. enhanced
27. A. calm down B. work out C. give out D. break down
28 A. skipping B. resolving C. passing D. abusing
29. A. throwing B. gaining C. lifting D. consuming
30. A. regret B. fancy C. envy D. fear
31. A. energies B. emotions C. motives D. spirits
32. A. loving B. shaking C. sustaining D. examining
33. A. criticism B. support C. doubt D. advice
34. A. kindness B. generosity C. discipline D. honesty
35. A. ran out B. worn out C. showed off D. paid off
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节 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。
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。
World Poetry Day takes place each year ___36___ March 21 to promote the teaching of poetry, as well as the publishing, writing, and reading of this form of writing around the world.
It ___37___ (announce) by UNESCO in 1999 in the hope of supporting language diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for ___38___ (endanger) languages to be heard. World Poetry Day was about giving fresh drive and ___39___ (recognize) to international, regional, and national poetry movements. It also focused on promoting a return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, as well as ___40___ (strengthen) the association between poetry and other forms of expression, such as dance, music, and painting.
The day is celebrated ___41___ (global). Government agencies, community groups and individuals get involved in promoting or participating in the day, which enables children to learn and enjoy ___42___ (variety) of poetry. It is a time ___43___ students are busy examining poets and learning about different types of poetry. Poets may be invited to read and share their work to audience at book stores and schools. Ceremonies are held ___44___ (honor) poets of remarkable achievements.
All in all, it’s a day for poetry: ___45___ ancient art form that still enriches our understanding of humanity today.
【答案】36 on 37. was announced
38. endangered
39. recognition
40. strengthening
41. globally
42. varieties
43. when 44. to honor
45. an
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，上个月你参与了你们学校举办的一次劳动活动。请你以“An Unforgettable Labor Experience”为题写一篇活动报道，分享这次劳动的经历。
内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.劳动经历；
3.感悟与收获。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
An Unforgettable Labor Experience
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【答案】 An Unforgettable Labor Experience
In order to enable us to get close to nature and understand the value of labor, a planting activity was held in the backyard of our school last month.
Under the guidance of an experienced gardener, we planted tomatoes. At first, we carefully selected the seeds and dug holes. Then we placed the seeds in and covered them with soil. After that, we watered them regularly and watched them grow with anticipation.
This experience made me realize the value of labor and the wonder of life. I also gained a newfound respect for the farmers and the food we consumed through this unforgettable labor experience. I hope we can participate in more meaningful activities like this in the future.
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her persistence was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and fell, scraping (擦伤) my knee. Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was infectious. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dream of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the thrill of competition. Training hard, I longed to showcase my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it means a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
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Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself.
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【答案】One possible version:
The day I looked forward to came eventually. The air buzzed with cheers as our relay team stepped onto the track. I was seized by tension and unease, my palms sweating constantly. Sarah patted me on my shoulders, giving me encouragement with an inspiring look. A sense of determination crowding in, I raised my head confidently. When the whistle blew, I dashed like an arrow. But my competitors ran rather fast. My teammates’ shouts urged me forward. What made me frustrated was that I didn’t catch up with them. I was the last one to hand over the baton.
Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself. “If I’d run faster, we could have won.” I murmured, burying my head, with tears of guilt rolling down my checks. Approaching me. Sara said firmly, “We all gave our best!” The team gathered around, echoing her words. So warm was I that I felt incredibly comforted. Later, we shared snacks under a tree, encouraging each other to do it better next year. We were overwhelmed with joy, broad smiles lighting up our faces. It was then that I realized victory wasn’t just about medals; it was the courage to try and the bonds we’d built. Sports Day had taught me to cherish both.
