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一、阅读理解“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: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.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 upto 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 InsectsB．The Threat of Asian Wasps to BeesC．AI Technology Boosts Wasp DetectionD．The Impact of Al on Insect IdentificationIn 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 manysubscribes. 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.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 belongin 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.二、完形填空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 socialexperience, 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三、单词拼写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 ofcreation. (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)四、语法填空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. (所给词的适当形式填空)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)五、完成句子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)六、语法填空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)七、选词填空选词填空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.八、完成句子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=mc². 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)九、短文填空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)十、完成句子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)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)十一、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
