福州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、As more people travelled on the underground, the system was ________ and more lines were added.

A.enlarged B.alarmed C.fined D.violated

2、—I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food after the trip to Mexico.

—I can imagine. _________.

A.All’s well that ends well B.Every cloud has a silver lining

C.Honesty is the best policy D.East or west, home is the best

3、Generally, students’ inner motivation with high expectations from others ___________ essential to their development.

A．is

B．are

C．was

D．were

4、The medical staff of Leishenshan hospital in Wuhan   at the hospital square on April 4, 2020.

A.majored B.mentioned C.motivated D.mourned

5、“We pray for the firefighters who   their best to deal with this desperate situation now," the spokesman said immediately he heard about the big fire.

A.are trying B.have tried C.had tried D.will try

6、He doesn't adapt ________ the teaching work, because he is slow to adapt ________ the unusual rules of the school

A．for, for

B．to, to

C．for, to

D．to, for

7、_____ the deaf children, the young lady has little time to care for her own daughter.

A. Devoted to teach B. Devoted herself to teaching

C. Devoting herself to teaching D. Devoting to teaching

8、More than one passenger ________ injured in the air crash.

A.were B.is C.are D.was

9、The secretary made a note of it _____ she should forget.

A.in order that B.in case

C.so that D.ever when

10、Nowadays, basic health care services are ______ to almost all the Chinese people, contributing to a rise in average life expectancy.

A.alternative B.abundant C.accessible D.creative

11、It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do______ makes life happy.

A. that B. which

C. what D. who

12、It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic 　　　   　 Zheng He had sailed to East Africa.

A.when B.that

C.after D.since

13、With the availability of modern media, conversation _______ the face-to-face exchange of thoughts exists is disappearing.

A．when

B．which

C．in which

D．from which

14、Your parents seem very much opposed ________ abroad. What will you do about it?

A.your going B.you to go C.to your going D.your to go

15、I’ll give ____ to your suggestion that we ____ a party in honor of the experienced professor.

A. much thought; hold B. many thoughts; should hold

C. much thought; will hold D. some thought; can hold

16、______ in the training, Marbury couldn't play in the basketball season.

A. Injuring B. Injure

C. Injured  D. To injure

17、Among the ashes were not the bones of a beast, but ________ of a bird.

A.ones B.that C.those D.what

18、_____ on the subject for half an hour, Liu Ying suddenly realized she had done the wrong subject.

A.To be working B.Work C.Having been working D.Have worked

19、A few years ago, it was an endangered species, but now the population is_________.

A.on the increase B.on the decline C.not in the least D.less and less

20、He is now a regular donor who was inspired as a small child, _____ his mother when she donated blood.

A.accompanying B.accompanied C.to accompany D.to be accompanied

21、-With American tech companies cutting ties with China's Huaiwei, US___________ the global economic recovery now.

-I can’t agree more. I believe more damage is on the way.

A.is damaging B.has damaged C.damaged D.had damaged

22、To join the club, you have to ________ buy a minimum of six books a year.

A.undertake B.vote C.postpone D.evolve

23、His account of events does not _____ with hers.

A.correspond B.compare C.circulate D.convey

24、My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was ___________it.

A.in honor of B.in favor of C.in search of D.in memory of

25、Some people are skeptical about the internet, ________ that surfing the Internet is a waste of time.

A.claimed B.claiming C.to claim D.having claimed

26、   The management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one. We hope you will find the following suggestions and information of use to you.

MEAL TIMES

Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.

Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m.   Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.

Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m.     Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m.

Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that owing to staff arrangements, meals cannot be served outside these times. In exceptional circumstances please consult one of our receptionists in advance.

Light refreshments, including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.

ROOM CLEANING

Please hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:30 a. m. and 4:00 p.m.

VALUABLES

We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.

DEPARTURES

Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances require, luggage can be left temporarily in the charge of the Hall Porter.

A SPECIAL REQUEST

We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.

【1】Meals can be served _______.

A.outside the room at 3:00 p. m.

B.in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.

C.in the dining-room from 6:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.

D.in rooms at 9:00 p. m.

【2】If you do not wish to be disturbed, you should_______.

A.close the door all the time B.turn off all the light

C.hang a sign on the door handle D.inform receptionist not to telephone you

【3】Where is this notice most likely to be found?

A.At restaurants. B.In shops.

C.In hotels. D.In the newspapers.

27、   Roger Federer, who recently became the oldest man to hold the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis at the age 36, will bring a 12-match winning streak (连胜) to the BNP Paribas Open, which starts this week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

  Federer, a five-time winner of the hard-court event and a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, on Tuesday was seeded No. 1 in a field that has been given up by injuries to several excellent players. Among those missing are world No. 2 Rafael Nadal (hip injury), Stan Wawrinka (knee), who lost to Federer in the 2017 final, David Goffin (eye) and Andy Murray (hip surgery).

  Federer, who has spent 305 weeks of his career at the top the Assn of Tennis Professional world rankings, must reach the semifinals (半决赛) at Indian Wells to keep his No. 1 status. If he exits sooner than that, Nadal would regain the top spot. Federer has a first-round bye (轮空) and a seemingly easy projected route to the quarterfinals, where he likely would face No. 5 seed Dominic Thiem of Austria.

  Five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic, who had a small medical intervention (干预) on his troublesome right elbow earlier this year, was seeded 10th in the tournament. Djokovic has played only four matches this year because of his elbow problems and hasn't played a tournament since he lost to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January.

  Maria Sharapova of Russia will face Naomi Osaka of Japan on Wednesday with their match scheduled for not before 5:00 p.m.

  On Thursday, Serena Williams will play Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will play Heather Watson of the United Kingdom during the evening session (7 p.m. start).

【1】What can we infer from paragraph 2?

A. Federer gave up the match on Tuesday due to the injury.

B. Many excellent players took part in the match including Rafael Nadal.

C. Federer was lucky enough seeded No. 1 on Tuesday.

D. Stan Wawrinka beat Federer in the 2017 final.

【2】Why does Federer have a seemingly easy projected route to the quarterfinals?

A. Because he is seeded No.1

B. Because he has a first-round bye.

C. Because many excellent players are missing.

D. Because he is well enough to beat any player.

【3】Who is most likely to be the seed next to Federer among the players who can play in the BNP Paribas Open?

A. Rafael Nadal. B. Maria Sharapova.

C. Novak Djokovic. D. Dominic Thiem.

【4】What is the best tittle of the text?

A. Roger Federer, seeded No. L

B. Roger Federer, to bring a 12-match winning streak.

C. Roger Federer, beat everyone in the tournament.

D. Roger Federer, the oldest No.1

28、When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the storm close up.

“Storm chasing” is becoming an increasingly popular hobby, especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frequent storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where the storm will be and waits for it to develop.

Although anyone can do it, storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season.

Even then, storm chasing is not all adventure and excitement. “Storm chasing is 95% driving,”says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.”

However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it.“When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sight you will ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley.“Every storm is an example of the power of nature. It is the greatest show on Earth.”

【1】The underlined word “chasing” in paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A．running after

B．enjoying

C．experiencing

D．showing up

【2】For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to _____.

A．head straight for the center of the storm

B．collect information about a coming storm

C．wait patiently for the storm to develop

D．get into the car for safety

【3】Beginners of storm chasing are advised _____.

A．not to drive in a heavy rain

B．not to get too close to a storm

C．to join in a group of storm chasers

D．to spend more time on it in summer

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A．Storm chasing is only fit for young people.

B．Many storm chasers get killed in the storms.

C．Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world.

D．Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointment.

29、   To me, my parents’ relationship is like a Bollywood movie. Anil, an actor, and Sunita, a former model and fashion designer, met in high school, fell in love, and have been happily married for 35 years. They support one another’s goals and work together to raise their family, regardless of what society demands.

When my dad was struggling at the start of his acting career, my mom supported the two of them financially through modeling work, even though she hated being in front of the camera. And when I was five or six, my dad — who was always identified as a feminist(女权主义者)— would help to take the pressure off my mom, which was unheard of at the time and still uncommon.

With these kinds of actions, my parents taught us their progressive principles. Watching them, I learned the value of hard work, honesty, tolerance and a strong moral compass, and that what I could accomplish didn’ t have to be limited or decided by my sex.

While this may be common knowledge in other parts of the world (in theory if not always in practice), growing up in India, this was revolutionary. Here, many of us worship(敬奉) goddesses and elect women to the most powerful offices, yet women still aren’ t seen as equal to men. ①

But at home, there was no difference between my brother and I, between my mom and my dad. Seeing my parents interact as equals, I knew I too could have a voice someday. I felt powerful enough to stand up for myself.   ②   In the past, this meant walking away from so-called great films where I wasn’t receiving the treatment or pay I felt I deserved, and others that didn’t agree with my worldview. But my upbringing has also led to exciting projects that have the power to spread my values further.

Cinema can be a reflection of what society is going through, but once in a while, you can be part of something that can actually change the way people think.   ③   My dad and I recently worked on our first film together, “This is How I Felt When I Saw That Girl”, in which he plays my father, and I play his secret lesbian(女同性恋) daughter, trying to find a way to come out to him.

As the first Bollywood movie about a lesbian relationship, we knew it wasn’t going to be a commercial hit in conservative India, and since we filmed it before gay(男同性恋) sex was made legal last September, we weren’ t sure whether the film would come out. But my dad said, “We need to change the way people think about these things. You have to be OK with loving whoever you want to love, or being whoever you want to be.” I couldn’t agree more.   ④

Last year, I followed in my parents’ footsteps and married my own best friend, a kind, sensitive man who is comfortable expressing his feelings and cares deeply about the world around him. When I look at him, I see so many of the values that were passed down to me. In fact, I don’t know if I would have chosen him had I not been raised to value those qualities — and I have my parents to thank for that. Inheritance(遗产) is not about money, or property. It’s the values you teach your children. Teach them to do the right thing and to stand up for themselves and others, for the benefit of their future selves and the people around them.

【1】It is safe to assume that the author’s parents ________.

A. are used to living a typical Indian lifestyle

B. fell in love at first sight when starring in a movie

C. struggled to become famous immediately they got married

D. have a deep affection for each other and are committed to family

【2】What does the word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The positive influence that her parents had on her in her youth.

B. The value of hard work, honesty, tolerance and a moral compass.

C. The belief that one’s achievements shouldn’t be decided by sex.

D. Common knowledge that is widely accepted in Indian society.

【3】Where should the sentence “The actions and values I observed at home have guided me throughout my career, and in many ways shaped it.” be put in the article?

A. ① B. ②

C. ③ D. ④

【4】The author mentions the film “This is How I Felt When I Saw That Girl” in Paragraph 6 because ________.

A. it helped to further spread her values

B. it focused on gay sex for the first time

C. it was the first film she and her father worked on

D. it had the potential to become a commercial hit

【5】The author is grateful to her parents for ________.

A. marrying her to a good guy B. helping shape her worldview

C. leaving her a large fortune D. forcing their opinions on her

30、   I was on  my cellphone sharing my excitement about the stories we received for  a new book  about resolutions ( 决 心 ). When I_____ my call, my 11-year-old  son Bailey asked if he could write a story. I was surprised by his___ and asked if he had “resolved” to do something __ in his life. His reply surprised me. He said, “I have resolved to be nicer to younger  children.”

Bailey has always been generous with older kids. _______  , when it comes to younger kids, he   falls short. He gets angry when they touch his Lego creations or _______  to understand how to play  his video games.

My husband and I have many friends with younger children who visit regularly. Each time before they arrive, we tell Bailey how we would_______  it if he were more patient with the younger kids.   He starts out great,  but as the night wears on, his patience ______  .  I found  it interesting  that he was___ making a change.

I _______  on our conversation later and realized that Bailey had actually taken action. The last   time our friend’s son, Brayden,_____ ,  Bailey invited  him to  play with  his  Legos.  Instead  of getting angry that Brayden was not ______  correctly,  according to Bailey’s standards, he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane. When playing video games, instead of telling Brayden he was too ________ to understand the concept, he gave him an unplugged (没插电的) _________ and let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey.

As parents, we often feel as if our ______  fall on deaf ears, but now I realize  that my son has been listening all along. He is attempting to be a better person and I am___ of him.

【1】A.expected B.ended C.returned D.answered

【2】A.concern B.talent C.request D.belief

【3】A.different B.adventurous C.scientific D.enjoyable

【4】A.Therefore B.Instead C.However D.Besides

【5】A.agree B.fail C.tend D.manage

【6】A.handle B.appreciate C.recognize D.replace

【7】A.pays off B.takes over C.reaches out D.wears out

【8】A.casually B.normally C.innocently D.voluntarily

【9】A.concentrated B.reflected C.counted D.commented

【10】A.came over B.gave up C.showed off D.ran away

【11】A.writing B.reading C.building D.sitting

【12】A.weak B.nervous C.busy D.young

【13】A.controller B.freezer C.computer D.lamp

【14】A.assessments B.achievements C.instructions D.imaginations

【15】A.aware B.proud C.tired D.afraid

31、   As the train pulled out, the passengers slowly settled down on their seats. I reserved the lower berth(卧铺), so I could enjoy the beauty outside from the moving train. An elderly lady _______ the front seat of mine. Looking at her, I guessed she must be in her eighties. At one point, our eyes _______, she smiled at me, and with politeness, I gave her response. Both of us were _______. And the train was _______ its speed.

It was 4:50 pm, evening time. So, _______ time was still a long way off. I couldn't _______my curiosity any longer and asked, “Auntie! Where are you going?”

She looked at me and kindly said, “_______ camp, dear.”

Suddenly my enthusiasm _______ to know the reason. I politely said, “Aunty, you are visiting someone?”

She smiled _______ and said, “Yes!”

Just to continue the ________, I talked to her in a very merry mood, “Auntie, you must be feeling so ________ to see your child or your grand children.”

Perhaps, this question ________ her a little but bravely she answered, “Oh, dear! You are so sweet! Anyways, I had only one son who joined the army but was ________ by the terrorist attack just few days before. I bought so many new winter ________ for him. I thought why I would not ________ my son's clothes to some other ________. So I would control my ________ and would be relieved ________ that my own son has worn it.”

I was shocked hearing her ________ story! But I saluted the old lady from the bottom of my heart, for her ________ heart!

【1】A.occupied B.served C.covered D.offered

【2】A.rolled B.touched C.met D.lowered

【3】A.busy B.silent C.shy D.friendly

【4】A.taking up B.picking up C.bringing up D.giving up

【5】A.bed B.study C.work D.leisure

【6】A.satisfy B.decide C.show D.resist

【7】A.Sports B.Tourist C.Winter D.Army

【8】A.doubled B.came C.stopped D.faded

【9】A.secretly B.proudly C.falsely D.nervously

【10】A.journey B.tradition C.conversation D.friendship

【11】A.surprised B.excited C.worried D.scared

【12】A.hooked B.tired C.amazed D.hurt

【13】A.killed B.injured C.trapped D.frightened

【14】A.food B.shoes C.clothes D.books

【15】A.lent B.sold C.sewed D.spared

【16】A.passengers B.soldiers C.charities D.camps

【17】A.sorrow B.temper C.behaviour D.loneliness

【18】A.dreaming B.realizing C.thinking D.knowing

【19】A.adventurous B.interesting C.boring D.heartbreaking

【20】A.sad B.light C.brave D.heavy

32、On Thursday morning, two teenage boys were rescued by a drone (无人机) in Australia while lifeguards were still training to use the machine.

The ______, aged 15-17, got into difficulties about 700 feet off the coast of Lennox Head, New South Wales (NSW). A passerby saw them ______ in dangerous waves. Lifesavers ______ sent the drone to drop a lifeboat, and the pair made their way safely to the ______.

The drone, known as “Little Pipper”, was actually not ______ to be saving anyone just yet---lifeguards were being trained to ______ the machine. When a call came about the swimmers ______, the drone happened to be nearby.

Jai Sheridan was the lifeguard who ______ the drone. He described the experience as ______. “The Little Ripper ______ proved itself today. It is a highly efficient (高效的) piece of lifesaving equipment. I was ______ the drone when the alarm was raised. I directed it towards the swimmers, and dropped the ______. With its support they made their way to safety. They were ______, but not hurt. The teens were rescued in just 70 seconds with the drone---while a lifeguard would have taken up to six minutes to ______ the rescue.”

John Barilaro, an official of the state, ______ the rescue as historic. “It was the world’s ______ rescue by the unmanned aircraft”, he said. “Never before has a drone been used to ______ swimmers like this.”

Last December, the NSW state government ______ some “Little Ripper” drones for 247,000 pounds. ______ some are designed to spot sharks, others are ______ with lifeboats, alarms and loudspeakers. “It was money well spent,” said John Barilaro.

【1】

A．swimmers

B．pilots

C．visitors

D．rescuers

【2】

A．playing

B．surfing

C．struggling

D．training

【3】

A．finally

B．secretly

C．immediately

D．gratefully

【4】

A．island

B．ship

C．hospital

D．shore

【5】

A．advised

B．supposed

C．allowed

D．guided

【6】

A．operate

B．repair

C．work

D．power

【7】

A．in charge

B．in place

C．in action

D．in trouble

【8】

A．flew

B．brought

C．checked

D．designed

【9】

A．funny

B．useful

C．amazing

D．important

【10】

A．necessarily

B．basically

C．probably

D．certainly

【11】

A．studying

B．piloting

C．boarding

D．inspecting

【12】

A．lifebelt

B．lifeline

C．lifeguard

D．lifeboat

【13】

A．sick

B．tired

C．excited

D．surprised

【14】

A．record

B．complete

C．experience

D．report

【15】

A．thanked

B．greeted

C．imagined

D．praised

【16】

A．latest

B．best

C．first

D．quickest

【17】

A．rescue

B．warn

C．protect

D．reward

【18】

A．offered

B．bought

C．booked

D．made

【19】

A．Since

B．Unless

C．While

D．Before

【20】

A．equipped

B．connected

C．covered

D．filled

33、   Around three years ago, I was at a stop sign when I heard slightly barking coming from in a car parked on the street near me. It was very _________ and the dog was trying to get some of the cooler fresh air outside the car. Without thinking I _________ my car and got out to help him.

There was no way to _________ the dog because the car was locked. Thinking of the irresponsible owner I became _________. I didn't know if I should _________ the window and take the dog or try to contact the owner. Just then, I _________ a police car on the opposite side of the street. I ran out to seek for help.

When the police officer helped open the door, the dog _________ both of us and ran quickly towards the garage the car was parked in front of. We _________ the dog to make sure he was OK. Then we saw _________ the dog had run: The dog’s owner was __________ in the middle of his garage.

Obviously the man had a condition that caused him to have a(n) __________. This one was particularly __________ and required medical attention. After the incident I learned that had I not __________, both the dog and the man would likely have died. I was overcome with __________ and my eyes swelled up. I realized how much of an effect you can have on other people's lives by doing the __________ thing. I was so quick to __________ assuming the dog’s owner ignored his pet. And if the police officer had not been around I might have just left a(n) __________ on the car after I took the dog.

I cannot __________ what I would feel if I knew that man had died because of any number of things that may have gone __________. It made me understand that things are not always as they __________, and there are always several sides to every story.

A．quite

B．dark

C．hot

D．dry

A．drove

B．parked

C．took

D．looked

A．save

B．find

C．walk

D．touch

A．sad

B．bored

C．puzzled

D．angry

A．open

B．break

C．clean

D．replace

A．hit

B．called

C．noticed

D．stopped

A．disappointed

B．frightened

C．excited

D．surprised

A．looked after

B．went after

C．shouted at

D．pointed at

A．why

B．how

C．when

D．where

A．working

B．sleeping

C．standing

D．lying

A．attack

B．rest

C．opportunity

D．fight

A．important

B．strange

C．bad

D．clear

A．known

B．continued

C．stayed

D．helped

A．uncertainty

B．anxiety

C．exhaustion

D．emotion

A．risky

B．hard

C．right

D．big

A．judge

B．act

C．blame

D．agree

A．address

B．note

C．mark

D．number

A．believe

B．face

C．imagine

D．remember

A．quickly

B．differently

C．perfectly

D．smoothly

A．seem

B．happen

C．expect

D．prefer

34、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.

“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”

Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.

“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.

35、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

AI artwork sells for $432,500 — nearly 45 times its high【1】 — as Christie’s becomes the first auction house to offer a work of art created by an algorithm. This portrait, however, is not the product of a human mind. It was created by an【2】 intelligence, an algorithm defined by that algebraic formula with its many parentheses. And when it went under the【3】 in the Prints & Multiples sale at Christie’s on 23-25 October, Portrait of Edmond Belamy sold for an【4】 $432,500, signaling the arrival of AI art on the world auction stage.

From a distance, Portrait of Edmond de Belamy looks almost plausible. Up close, however, the paintwork becomes a grid of mechanical-looking dots, the man’s face a golden blur with black holes for eyes. Look into those eyes. They show no sign of feeling or life. Did a computer make this?

The answer is yes. The first artwork【5】 by AI to be sold at Christie’s, its【6】 price would seem to suggest that in future we will get computers to make art for us. Robot van Gogh will harmlessly cut its ear off and robot Picasso will be a genius.

Is this the future AI art visionaries such as the French collective Obvious, which programmed this “painter” by getting it to compare its own work with 15,000 pre-20th century portraits, have in mind? Or are they just, God forbid, making a fast buck from deceivable art collectors? Because believing the algorithm that knocked this up to be in any meaningful way an “artist” is like thinking your voice-interaction programme is out to get you. Dream on. Computers would need to replicate human consciousness before they could replicate the funny thing humans do called “art”.

Art is a way in which human 【7】 expresses itself, and is equally true of the earliest cave art, Rembrandt’s portraits and Duchamp’s urinal. And that is what is missing from Portrait of Edmond Bellamy. Art is a way humans communicate ideas, perceptions and feelings to each other. It has no 【8】 outside the human passion to communicate. So in what meaningful sense can an AI replica of certain【9】 traits of old master paintings be called art?

For a robot to really make art, it would need an autonomous mind that was emotional as well as【10】. No AI developer has yet claimed to be anywhere near achieving that and if they ever do, their creation will probably have better things to do than paint portraits — like destroy humanity.

Maybe afterwards robots will invent their own kind of art, but it won’t be some poor pastiche of human genius.

It will be beyond anything we organics could imagine.

36、I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak【1】 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an【2】(absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.

My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me【3】(annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm【4】develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around【5】(feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets【6】(proper) but I find it worthwhile.

In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more【7】 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If【8】(have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun【9】them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live【10】rich and full a life as you do.

37、阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。

Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.

F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.

Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.

It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.

38、假定你是李华，暑假将至，请你按照英语老师的要求，用英文写一份暑期计划。内容包括：

1. 完成暑期作业；

2. 读一本英文小说；

3. 学游泳。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My Summer Vacation Plan

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39、假如你是张文，你的美国笔友Jack—家人要来扬州度暑假，特别来信询问特色旅游的情况。请你给他回复一封电子邮件。内容包括：

1. 推荐地点；

2. 推荐理由。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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假定你是李华，计划暑假期间去英国学习英语，为期六周。下面的广告引起了你的注意，请给该校写封信，询问有关情况(箭头所指内容）。

注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

41、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Steve was the most amazing person in all of Minneapolis, and he was my cousin. By the age of 19, Steve was a star baseball player at the University of Minnesota. I wanted to be exactly like him. So when Steve asked me to go with him on a spring fishing trip in northern Minnesota, I was excited!

After planning the trip, we gathered clothes and supplies, and began our great adventure. We reached the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota by early evening. On our way to the campsite, Steve pointed to a small house faraway in one of the mountains, saying that it was the ranger station (护林站) where the forester worked.

Finally, after a long walk, we reached the campsite and set up the camp as the sun was setting. Steve knew all the tricks of an experienced wilderness camper. After we gathered enough wood from the forest, he started the campfire using only stone and steel — no matches. For supper we feasted on freeze — dried beef, wild rice and pea soup. I ate greedily after all that work.

Tired enough, we climbed into our sleeping bags early and talked about our plans for fishing the next day. We were still talking quietly when a sudden north wind picked up；the temperature dropped and it began to snow. Steve found a way to increase the temperature inside the tent. He dragged a log from the forest to the opposite side of the campfire. Then he wrapped aluminum foil (铝箔) around the log. The heat from the fire reflected off the foil and into the tent. Soon images of lake fish were filling my dreams.

The snow had stopped, but sometime later a powerful wind must have kicked up the flames of our dying fire. I was suddenly awakened by Steve. Our tent was on fire. Frightened, I ran out of the tent immediately. The tent collapsed 倒塌) with Steve inside. Without any thought of endangering myself, I reached into the burning tent and pulled him to the icy lake. Fortunately, we were not seriously hurt.

Paragraph 1:

Later, as we stood by the burning tent to keep warm, we considered our difficult situation.

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Paragraph 2:

Suddenly, we heard a noise in the forest.

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