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福建泉州市2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
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Global Youth Volunteer Programme 2026-Join Us!
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer The Global Youth Volunteer Programme offers four unique opportunities to make a difference while experiencing new cultures. Check out the options below and find the one that suits you best.
PROGRAMME LOCATION ACTIVITY DURATION REQUIREMENT FEE
Hutong Guardian Beijing, China Help protect traditional Hutongs 4 weeks
(July19 – Aug15) Interest in Chinese history $900
Elder Companion Marseille, France Organise daily activities for elderly residents 3 weeks
(July26 – Aug15) Patience and basic French needed $750
Green Schools Nairobi, Kenya Build eco-friendly gardens 5 weeks
(July19 – Aug22) Basic gardening knowledge $1,000
Marine Animal Rescue Bali, Indonesia Assist in rescuing injured sea turtles 4 weeks
(July26 – Aug22) Love for nature and animals $850
NOTE: All meals and accommodation included.
Application Deadline
All programmes share the same application deadline: July 15, 2026.
How to Apply
Complete the online form at www. globalyouth. org / apply by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date.
For group applications (3+ people), email us at group@globalyouth.org for a 10% discount on the programme fee.
Last Year’s Volunteers’ Voices
“Spending time with the elderly and listening to their stories brought me warm and precious memories.”–Linda
“Creating gardens with Kenyan students showed community power, transforming deserted spaces and developing lasting friendship.”–David
“Rescuing sea turtles and protecting coastal environments let me understand the importance of marine conservation.”–Alex
“Guiding visitors through ancient hutongs helped me deeply experience the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.”–Sarah
1. Which programme requires language skills
A．Hutong Guardian.
B．Green Schools.
C．Elder Companion.
D．Marine Animal Rescue.
2. How much should a group of 4 pay to volunteer in eco-friendly gardening
A．$3,600. B．$3,700. C．$4,000. D．$4,400.
3. What can we learn about previous volunteers
A．Linda guided visitors.
B．David worked independently.
C．Alex saved sea turtles.
D．Sarah accompanied the elderly.
B
Florida State University art students recently designed interactive toys for animals at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Their goal was to help the zoo animals stay happy and healthy, just like they would be in the wild.
This project came from a special course led by Professor Rob Duarte. Students worked in groups, each focusing on a different species: giraffes, Komodo dragons, or birds. They studied animal behaviours, researched safe materials, and made early models at the university’s Innovation Hub. After receiving expert feedback from the zoo staff, they continued to improve their designs.
Senior student Kate Casey designed a feeding toy for giraffes. She made a large container with many holes arranged in a giraffe pattern. The container has two levels, which forces the giraffes to stretch their tongues and exercise their mouth muscles for a longer time. This mimics their natural search for leaves on thorny (多刺的) trees, turning feeding into a fun and healthy challenge. Another student, Audrey Lendvay, created enrichment toys for birds that made them more active and playful.
When the students brought their toys to the zoo, they watched the animals interact under staff supervision (监督). The staff were deeply impressed by the students’ work. Senior bird keeper Danielle Minkus said the creativity and quality went far beyond her expectations. Animal well-being officer Alexis Hart added that helping animals live their best life is everyone’s goal.
“Projects like this show how creative thinking and hands-on learning can connect people and institutions in ways that make a real difference,” Duarte said. “It’s about building bridges between art and science, students and professionals, and the university and the broader community.”
The project also opened students’ eyes to new career paths they had never considered before. Kate Casey said she never knew such jobs existed in animal enrichment and interdisciplinary (跨学科的) design. In the end, these young artists took pride in helping zoo animals find a little more wild joy in their daily lives.
4. What was the goal of the students’ project
A．Career exploration.
B．Animal welfare.
C．Material testing.
D．Staff training.
5. How did Kate Casey’s toy benefit the giraffes
A．It increased their food intake.
B．It sped up their feeding.
C．It protected them from thorns.
D．It stretched their tongues.
6. What does the underlined word “mimics” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Replaces. B．Improves. C．Copies. D．Discovers.
7. What is the main message of the last two paragraphs
A．The importance of hands-on student projects.
B．The need for more zoo-based art programmes.
C．The difficulty of designing toys for animals.
D．The value of connecting different fields.
C
Whether you prefer WeChat, Twitter, or Facebook, your social media profile is sending a silent message about who you are. While these platforms are great for connecting, it is easy to accidentally come across as conceited (自负的), angry, or shallow. Psychologists suggest that our online behaviour reveals our true values and personality to the digital world.
Take selfies (自拍) for example. It is perfectly appropriate to have a picture of yourself as your profile photo. However, if almost every picture you post is just of you looking pretty, you are likely to leave the impression that you are full of yourself. Psychologist Sarah Schewitz points out that there is much more to a person than just a pretty face, and users should show other meaningful aspects of their lives.
Furthermore, your online tone matters. Some people use social media to complain about their daily struggles or engage in angry debates. Constantly posting negative thoughts tells the world that you are not a happy person. Instead of adding negativity to the internet, it is highly recommended to focus on the positive sides of life. On the other hand, painting an unrealistically perfect picture of your life can also be problematic. Many people only post their amazing achievements, making their lives seem perfect. This often makes friends feel stressed. Psychologists remind us that everyone faces challenges, and sharing the reality of life, rather than just the highlights, makes you more relatable.
If you want to make sure your posts reflect who you are, a good guideline, according to Schewitz, is to take a breath before clicking. “Before posting something, ask yourself: Is this going to add positivity to the world or take away from it If the answer is the latter, don’t post it. There’s enough negativity out there without you sharing how terrible your day was. If you need support, call a friend, don’t subject the whole world to your complaints,” Schewitz suggests.
8. What does the author point out in paragraph 1
A．Online acts reflect inner qualities.
B．Social content is shallow.
C．Users hide their true characters.
D．Chats bring misunderstanding.
9. What can be inferred about the perfect selfies on platforms
A．They build your confidence.
B．They create a self-centered image.
C．They make you better understood.
D．They illustrate your meaningful sides.
10. What does the author suggest about posting on social media
A．Express your emotions freely.
B．Keep your personal life private.
C．Show positivity along with real life.
D．Avoid sharing achievements with friends.
11. What is the best title of the text
A．What You Post Says About You
B．The Secret of Taking Perfect Selfies
C．How to Hide Your True Self Online
D．Mind Your Manners on Social Media
D
Digital dementia (痴呆) has become a common cognitive hypothesis (认知假说) in the 21st century — it has weakened our ability to remember phone numbers because we store them all in contact lists, filled our waking hours with passive screen time like mindlessly watching TV, and shifted our attention with endless information streams.
But does technology truly harm the aging brain A comprehensive new study by researchers from the United States provides an unexpected answer. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the study combined data from 57 previous studies, which included more than 411,000 adults aged over 50. Surprisingly, the research overall revealed that higher use of computers, smartphones, and the internet might actually be associated with lower rates of cognitive decline, with a 58 percent risk reduction.
Interestingly, the effect of technology use on brain function found in this study was similar to or stronger than other known protective factors, such as physical activity, or maintaining a healthy blood pressure. This benefit remained significant even when factors like socioeconomic status and overall health were taken into account.
Why does technology use benefit older adults Researchers suggest it comes down to how we use it. Activities, like reading or learning a new language, are known to protect our brains as we age. Similarly, greater engagement with technology may serve as a form of mental exercise. Adapting to software updates or learning to use a new smartphone keeps the brain active. Additionally, technology helps older people stay socially connected and independent for longer.
“The impact of AI on the aging brain will only become evident in future decades. However, our ability to adapt to historical technological innovations, and the potential for this to support cognitive function, suggest the future may not be all bad. For example, advances in brain-computer connections offer new hope for people with neurological (神经系统的) disease or disability. We need to carefully study how these technologies affect cognitive health over time,” says Nikki-Anne Wilson.
12. How does the author introduce the topic
A．By quoting an expert.
B．By defining a concept.
C．By providing statistics.
D．By giving examples.
13. What can be inferred about the protective effect of technology use
A．It may outperform healthy management.
B．It can reduce the need for exercise.
C．It maintains the blood pressure.
D．It varies with socioeconomic status.
14. What determines the benefits of technology use on older adults
A．The number of online friends.
B．The mental and social stimulation.
C．The frequency of software updates.
D．The independent and active reading.
15. What are Nikki-Anne Wilson’s words about
A．Advances in technological innovations.
B．Possible direction for further study.
C．More care to the neurologically disabled.
D．Potential application of the findings.
七选五
The Children Who Taught Me How to Grow
When I began my research, I believed that people were born either smart or not. Failure, in my mind, was a clear sign of one’s limits. To understand how students dealt with setbacks, I invited children to solve puzzles in a quiet room at their school. The early puzzles were simple. ____16____ I expected frustration (挫败), perhaps even tears. Instead, something extraordinary happened.
One ten-year-old boy, faced with an especially difficult problem, pulled his chair closer to the table, eyes widened, and announced brightly, “I love a challenge!” Another child, sweating from hard work, looked up calmly and said, “____17____”
I was shocked. To me, failure was something to fear or avoid. Yet here were children who seemed to welcome it. Were they different from everyone else-or did they possess a secret I had never learned
Those children became my unexpected teachers. ____18____ They believed that abilities could be grown through effort and that each struggle was not a mark of failure, but a step toward getting smarter. For them, there was no such thing as failure-only learning.
____19____ I thought talent was carved in stone, and that mistakes revealed your limits. But these young students showed me a different truth that our greatest growth often comes from our hardest challenges.
That day changed everything. I began studying the “growth mindset” — the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and resilience. ____20____ Those children showed me that true education builds character, and that persistence through difficulty is the real foundation of a meaningful life.
A．This is difficult, but informative.
B．I guess I was never meant to be good at this.
C．In their eyes, I saw not defeat, but discovery.
D．They solved each puzzle without any difficulty.
E．I, on the other hand, had lived with a fixed mindset.
F．But soon I gave them challenges far beyond their age.
G．Failures do not define us; how we rise from them does.
二、完形填空
Metko watched her father struggle with weakness, pain and other issues for years. After he was finally diagnosed (诊断) with two serious illnesses, she chose a medical ____21____. “I wish to help patients like my father and find better diagnostic tools and ____22____ plans,” she says. She selected biology at UW-Eau Claire, which she felt was the ____23____ place to prepare for medical school.
When Metko was still a second-year college student, Professor James ____24____ her to join his research team. As a student researcher, she has ____25____ research at a national conference, and is co-authoring a paper – things she never ____26____.
“As a freshman, I had my eyes set ____27____ on getting my M.D., but after doing research with Dr. James, I knew it was something I wanted to ____28____ with,” Metko emphasises. “I wouldn’t have ____29____ an M.D.-Ph.D. if he hadn’t brought me onto his team.” Through campus research, she gained useful ____30____ skills, as well as problem-solving ability and ____31____ –all critical for success in the medical and research fields.
Last summer, Metko ____32____ Mayo Clinic’s Undergraduate Research Employment Programme, and her summer research project was recently ____33____ in a magazine. Watching clinicians and researchers ____34____ to develop the best diagnostic tools and treatments for patients inspired her deeply.
Metko is ____35____ to earn her M.D.-Ph.D., which will enable her to practice medicine and conduct research. With her UW-Eau Claire degree, she is confident she can achieve her goals.
21. A．career B．degree C．equipment D．solution
22. A．exercise B．insurance C．treatment D．recovery
23. A．safe B．perfect C．common D．comfortable
24. A．forced B．invited C．trained D．promised
25. A．made B．written C．cancelled D．presented
26. A．required B．estimated C．imagined D．demonstrated
27. A．strictly B．loosely C．casually D．temporarily
28. A．live B．consult C．trust D．continue
29. A．pursued B．adopted C．received D．anticipated
30. A．adaptive B．organisational C．technical D．communicative
31. A．modesty B．justice C．commitment D．generosity
32. A．carried on B．turned to C．gave up D．participated in
33. A．edited B．published C．questioned D．mentioned
34. A．collaborate B．struggle C．compete D．boost
35. A．moved B．empowered C．delighted D．determined
三、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。
The first World Humanoid Robot (人形机器人) Games took place in Beijing from October 14th to 17th, 2025. Over three days, more than 500 robots from 280 teams in 16 countries competed in 487 events, ____36____ (range) from athletics and soccer to hotel service simulations.
At the closing ceremony, organisers announced the second Games would ____37____ (hold) in Beijing in August 2026. In the Games, seeing robots run 1,500 meters at speeds comparable to human athletes and some ____38____ (dress) as Terracotta Warriors perform synchronised (同步的) dances, the audience was amazed, though funny moments when some robots ran off the track and crashed into referees evidenced both the ____39____ (impress) progress and remaining challenges in robot movement control.
Lou Kaiqi, director of the dance ____40____ (perform), said the Games bring together top teams ____41____ (share) the latest research. “It also ____42____ (encourage) interactive learning and cooperation among participants,” he added. Growing public attention towards these events has ____43____ (significant) sped up technological advances over the past two years.
Huang Siyuan from the BIGAI-Unitree team stressed the event’s value. “People can see for themselves ____44____ efficiently robots handle everyday tasks,” he said. The Games are not just competitions; they act ____45____ testing grounds to move robots from labs into real-world situations. The event proved to be a most remarkable success, showcasing how far robotics has come.
四、书信写作
46. 上周六你校开展了一次“品读经典，浸润书香”中国经典文学作品阅读活动，包括经典片段诵读、读书心得交流等。校英文报正在征集同学们的活动体验和优化建议，请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Journey into Chinese Classics
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五、读后续写
47. 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。
As a new reporter at a local newspaper office, my biggest dream was to write a front-page story that could touch readers’ hearts. However, to my disappointment, I was assigned to Mr. Henderson, a most cold and strict editor in the office.
He was a man of few words who never smiled at anyone. He constantly rejected my drafts, leaving messy red-ink notes all over the empty space of my papers. “Where is the core fact ” “Where is the emotion ” he would write. Those notes were harsh (严苛的), but strangely, they were also incredibly detailed, always pointing out exactly where and how a story was weak. Still, facing his sharp eyes and endless criticism day after day, I felt so defeated that I seriously considered quitting. I was convinced that he just didn’t like me.
Then, a huge story broke. A historic building downtown, one that had stood for over a century as a symbol of our town, suddenly caught fire, and our newspaper needed an urgent headline report. Yet, right at that important moment, Mr. Henderson unexpectedly fell ill. Before going to the hospital, he walked slowly to my desk, his face pale. Without saying a word, he placed his old, thick notebook on my desk, which he always carried with him. He tapped on it, and left me in total charge of the big report.
Racing against time, I rushed to the smoke-filled scene, interviewed shocked witnesses, and gathered facts. The big fire had destroyed the roof, leaving only the black brick walls standing. When I hurried back, only three hours remained before the final deadline.
Sitting before the computer with my shaking hands, I typed anxiously. I rewrote the opening three times, deleting sentences back and forth. Each version felt lifeless. I just couldn’t find the core fact or the emotion Mr. Henderson always demanded.
The wall clock counted down to my failure. Depressed, I pulled at my hair. My heart sank as the letters seemed to laugh at my helplessness.
注意：（1）续写词数应为 150 左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, my eyes fell upon Mr. Henderson’s notebook.
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Two days later, Mr. Henderson walked in with a wide smile, holding a fresh newspaper.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1-3 CBC 4-7 BDCD 8-11 ABCA 12-15 BA BB
七选五
16.F 17.A 18.C 19.E 20.G
完形填空
21-25 ACBBD 26-30 CADAC 31-35 CDBAD
语法填空
36. ranging 37. be held 38. dressed 39. impressive 40. performance
41. to share 42. encourages 43. significantly 44. how 45. as
书信写作范文
A Journey into Chinese Classics
Last Saturday, our school held a wonderful reading activity themed “Enjoy Classics, Bathe in Books”. The activity included classic paragraph recitation and experience sharing.
I benefited a lot from it. By reading and discussing traditional literary works, I deeply felt the charm of Chinese classics and improved my literary appreciation ability.
I hope more similar activities will be held in the future. We can also invite teachers to give lectures to help us understand classics better.
读后续写范文
Suddenly, my eyes fell upon Mr. Henderson’s notebook. Curious, I opened it and was surprised to find it filled with detailed notes on news writing. He had recorded how to grasp core facts, inject true emotions and polish expressions. Many notes were written for my previous drafts. Inspired by his guidance, I calmed down and started rewriting. I combined the fire facts with the building’s history and local people’s feelings, pouring sincere emotion into every sentence. Finally, I finished the report before the deadline.
Two days later, Mr. Henderson walked in with a wide smile, holding a fresh newspaper. My report was printed on the front page! He praised me for my vivid and touching writing. He told me he had always seen my potential and strictness was to help me grow. I finally understood his kindness and professionalism. This experience taught me that persistent practice and proper guidance lead to progress, and I became more confident in my future career.

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