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In our neighborhood, a community garden has become a beloved spot for residents of all ages. It was once an empty and neglected (被忽视的) piece of land. But a group of enthusiastic neighbors decided to transform it into a place full of life and greenery.
The garden is divided into different sections. There is a vegetable-growing area where families grow their own tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. Some of the more experienced gardeners are always ready to offer advice to beginners on how to deal with pests (害虫) and when to water the plants. Then there is a flower-bed section, filled with colorful roses, sunflowers, and daisies. The sight of these blooming flowers not only brings aesthetic (美学的) pleasure but also attracts bees and butterflies, which contribute to the local ecosystem.
A special part of the garden is the community shed (棚子). Inside, there are shared gardening tools like shovels, hoes, and watering cans. This sharing system not only saves costs for individual families but also promotes a sense of cooperation among neighbors. People often gather here to chat while borrowing or returning tools, strengthening the bonds within the community.
The success of the community garden has shown that when people work together, they can create something truly wonderful. It has not only beautified the neighborhood but also cultivated a spirit of unity and mutual-assistance among the residents.
(1)、What was the community garden like at first?A、It was a well-maintained park. B、It was an empty and ignored piece of land. C、It was a small vegetable field. D、It was a popular place for local events.(2)、What can we find in the community shed?A、Expensive gardening equipment for sale. B、Books about gardening for neighbors to read. C、Shared gardening tools for residents to use. D、Different kinds of seeds for planting.(3)、What is one of the benefits of the community garden?A、It has increased the property value of the neighborhood. B、It has made the local environment completely pollution-free. C、It has improved the relationship among neighbors. D、It has provided free food for all the residents.(4)、What does the author think of the community garden?A、It is just a temporary (临时的) project. B、It is a great example of community cooperation. C、It needs more government support to develop. D、Its future is uncertain due to lack of resources. -
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Butterflies play a vital role in the ecosystem of our local nature reserve. They are not only enchanting with their colorful wings but also crucial pollinators.
There are two main types of butterflies commonly found in the reserve: the Monarch-like butterflies and the Swallowtail-like butterflies. The Monarch-like butterflies have a unique migration pattern. Every autumn, they embark on (开始) a long-distance journey to warmer regions. Their bodies are adorned with bright orange and black patterns, which act as a warning to predators (捕食者) that they may be unpalatable. These butterflies mainly feed on the nectar (花蜜) of milkweed plants.
The Swallowtail-like butterflies, on the other hand, are more sedentary (定居的) in nature. They have beautiful, long-tailed wings with intricate (复杂精细的) patterns. They prefer a variety of flowering plants in the reserve for their food source. Unlike the Monarch-like butterflies, they do not undertake such long-distance migrations.
The presence of butterflies in the reserve is an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. They contribute to the pollination of numerous plants, which in turn supports the entire food web. However, in recent years, due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides (杀虫剂), their populations have been declining. Local environmental protection groups have been working hard to raise awareness about the importance of butterfly conservation. They have set up butterfly-friendly gardens within the reserve, planting a wide range of native plants that serve as food sources and habitats for these beautiful insects. Through these efforts, they hope to reverse the decline in butterfly numbers and maintain the ecological balance of the reserve.
(1)、Why are butterflies crucial for the nature reserve?A、Because they are very beautiful and attract many visitors. B、Because they are important pollinators for plants in the reserve. C、Because they have unique migration patterns. D、Because they can protect other insects from predators.(2)、What is the main difference between Monarch-like butterflies and Swallowtail-like butterflies?A、The Monarch-like butterflies have more colorful wings than the Swallowtail-like butterflies. B、The Monarch-like butterflies feed on milkweed plants while the Swallowtail-like butterflies only eat nectar from a single type of flower. C、The Monarch-like butterflies undertake long-distance migrations but the Swallowtail-like butterflies are more likely to stay in one place. D、The Monarch-like butterflies' patterns are a warning to predators, but the Swallowtail-like butterflies' patterns have no such function.(3)、What can we infer from the passage?A、The number of butterflies in the reserve has been increasing in recent years. B、The local environmental protection groups' efforts have not had any effect on butterfly populations so far. C、Habitat loss and pesticides are the only reasons for the decline in butterfly numbers. D、Maintaining a healthy butterfly population is important for the ecological balance of the reserve. -
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The winter vacation is approaching. Here are some notices about volunteers wanted.
Starlight Library
We need ten volunteers for the library's reading-promotion (推广) activities in different communities next month. The main tasks are to recommend suitable books to residents (居民), organize reading-sharing sessions, and help manage the book-borrowing records. Volunteers should be familiar with a wide range of books for different age-groups. The working time is from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. We'll offer free name-tags and simple training materials to the volunteers.
Ocean World
We are looking for eight volunteers to work in our ocean themed park during the vacation. Volunteers will be responsible for guiding visitors around the park, introducing different sea creatures, and maintaining (维持) order in the exhibition areas. They must have basic knowledge about marine (海洋的) life. The working hours are 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day. Free lunch and blue vests will be provided.
Sunshine Orphanage
Six volunteers are needed to accompany the children in the orphanage. Volunteers will play games with the kids, tell them stories, and help with their homework. You should be patient and good at communicating with children. The activity time is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. We'll offer free transportation to the orphanage and red scarves as signs of volunteers.
History Museum
We want five volunteers to assist in our special exhibition on ancient Chinese inventions. Volunteers will explain the exhibits to visitors, answer their questions, and help with on-site surveys. They need to have a good understanding of Chinese history and be able to speak both Chinese and English fluently. The working period is two weeks, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Free white shirts and name-cards will be given.
(1)、Which volunteer activity can Tom choose if he is good at English and interested in history?A、Starlight Library. B、Ocean World. C、Sunshine Orphanage. D、History Museum.(2)、What can volunteers get in Ocean World?A、Free name-tags. B、Free lunch and blue vests. C、Free transportation and red scarves. D、Free white shirts and name-cards.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、The volunteers in Starlight Library only work on weekends. B、Jack is a good swimmer, so he can join Ocean World. C、The volunteers in Sunshine Orphanage need to work for 3 hours each time. D、Lisa wants to be a volunteer in History Museum, but she only knows a little English, so she can still apply. -
4、 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项
In 2025, the conflict between Israel and Iran has drawn worldwide attention. The situation is complex and1 for the people living there.
Israeli military 2 that they carried out air strikes on Iran's nuclear-related facilities. These strikes not only 3 the normal life of Iranian people but also led to the 4 of international oil prices. Many countries worry that the situation will get out of control.
The 5 of this conflict is mainly due to the long-standing issues such as nuclear issues and regional hegemony (霸权). In response to the Israeli air strikes, Iran has 6 taken counter-measures, vowing to defend its national sovereignty (主权).
The international community is calling for an immediate 7 to the conflict. The United Nations has urged both sides to 8 restraint (克制) and resolve the issues through peaceful negotiations. However, up to now, there seems to be no 9 signs of the conflict coming to an end.
People around the world hope that peace can be restored 10 , as the war brings nothing but pain and destruction to both sides.
（1）A 、 dangerous B 、 peaceful C 、 exciting D 、 boring（2）A 、 reported B 、 denied C 、 doubted D 、 promised（3）A 、 improved B 、 destroyed C 、 saved D 、 protected（4）A 、 fall B 、 stability C 、 rise D 、 balance（5）A 、 reason B 、 result C 、 process D 、 influence（6）A 、 reluctantly B 、 quietly C 、 actively D 、 passively（7）A 、 start B 、 solution C 、 continuation D 、 end（8）A 、 show B 、 lose C 、 forget D 、 gain（9）A 、 clear B 、 wrong C 、 negative D 、 positive（10）A 、 gradually B 、 quickly C 、 slowly D 、 suddenly -
5、 A new library ____ in our school next year to provide more books for students.A、builds B、will build C、is built D、will be built
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6、 — I'm afraid I can't finish the project on time.
— ____. I'll help you if needed.
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7、 The boy ____ won the first prize in the speech competition is my classmate.A、which B、whom C、who D、whose
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8、 We should ____ the old books and give them to children in need.A、take up B、put up C、give up D、pick up
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9、 Many middle school students ____ as volunteers in old people's homes during holidays.A、work B、worked C、will work D、are working
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10、Teenagers ____ follow the traffic rules when crossing the road.A、must B、can C、may D、might
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11、 — Could I borrow your dictionary, please? Mine is at home.
— ____. Here you are.
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12、 It's ____ for us to keep a positive attitude even when facing difficulties.A、important B、impossible C、convenient D、dangerous
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13、 The teacher told us ____ we should help each other in and out of class.A、if B、that C、whether D、what
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14、 To fight against pollution, more people are choosing to ____ public transportation instead of driving.A、use B、buy C、sell D、repair
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15、 Students should learn to share happiness ____ their friends and family.A、for B、with C、in D、from
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16、 Many old buildings in Nanjing ____ to protect their historical value last year.A、repair B、repaired C、are repaired D、were repaired
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17、 — I failed the math test again. I feel so upset.
— ____. Practice more and you'll make progress.
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18、 The young man showed great ____ when he saved the child from the river.A、courage B、pressure C、humor D、surprise
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19、 Every year, thousands of volunteers ____ trees in Nanjing to make the city greener.A、plant B、planted C、will plant D、have planted
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20、 良好的情绪管理有助于人的身心健康。学会正确处理负面情绪，可以更好地应对生活中的各种困难和挑战。某英语报刊正在以 "Learn to Deal with Negative Emotions (负面情绪)" 为题向广大中学生征文，请你结合自己的经历写一篇英语短文，谈谈正确处理负面情绪的方法及重要意义，向报刊投稿。提示如下：
写作要求：
1．要点齐全，语句通顺，可适当发挥；
2．文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等信息；
3.词数:80—100。
Learn to Deal with Negative Emotions