• 1、Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Lifestyle

    Living sustainably means making choices that are better for our planet. Everything we buy has an influence on the environment — from what it's made of to the pollution created when it's made. Here are a few easy but helpful steps you can take to make a difference.

    Think before you shop. Before buying something new, ask yourself if you really need it. If you do, try buying it second-hand instead of new. This not only saves resources but also cuts down on waste and saves you money.

    Avoid single-use plastic. Plastic doesn't disappear. Every year, millions of tons end up in the ocean. This hurts many sea animals each year. You can start by bringing your own shopping bags, using a reusable water bottle, and choosing products with less plastic packaging.

    Eat more sustainably. Producing meat has a big effect on the environment. Also, try not to waste food. In the United States, almost 40% of food is thrown away. You can prevent this by planning your meals and eating what you buy.

    Getting involved can make a real difference. Ask leaders to make stronger rules to protect nature. Talk to friends and family about protecting our planet. Small actions, when millions of people do them, can change the world.

    A. Use your voice.

    B. Join environmental clubs.

    C. It uses a lot of water and causes pollution.

    D. Always try to recycle plastic when you can.

    E. So, it's important to think about what we use.

    F. Choosing items with less packaging also helps.

    G. Every time you avoid plastic, you help the Earth.

  • 2、将下列几个部分(A、B、C、D和E)按题号排序,构成一个符合逻辑的完整语篇。

    A. The festival is most famously linked to the story of Qu Yuan. He was a loyal poet and official during the Warring States Period. However, the king believed false rumors about him and sent him away from the court.

    B. The Dragon Boat Festival, called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday with over 2,000 years of history. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

    C. To prevent fish from eating Qu Yuan's body, people threw rice into the river. This rice later evolved into zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Today, eating zongzi and racing dragon boats are the central traditions that help us remember the story and spirit of Qu Yuan.

    D. Upon hearing the news, the local people were heartbroken. They rushed out in their boats to search for him, beating drums and splashing water to scare away evil spirits. This is said to be the origin of dragon boat racing.

    E. When his home state was invaded and conquered, Qu Yuan felt such deep despair that he drowned himself in the Miluo River. This was his final act of loyalty to his country.

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  • 3、Dogs do more than people think. They comfort patients in hospitals and students on campuses and even help scientists track endangered species. Now, these multi-skilled dogs are being used to help rewild an urban nature reserve in England. All they have to do is walk around while wearing special holey backpacks filled with seeds.

    The pilot project is underway at a 25-acre park in Lewes, a small town in East Sussex, England, about 50 miles south of London. The protected area includes wet woodlands, ponds, floodplains and so on. The park gets a lot of foot traffic from both humans and dogs, which has caused some areas to become degraded. Park managers learned about a creative rewilding project in Chile: After wildfires in 2017, three border dogs wearing seed-filled backpacks helped restore the landscape.

    Inspired by this, the managers recruited (招募) ten pet dogs, outfitted them with special backpacks, and sent them to a wooded area that had lost most of its ground plants, including grasses and wildflowers. The backpacks were filled with seeds of 23 plants, including foxgloves and bluebells. Sand was mixed in to track the dogs' movements. Some trees were cut back to let in more sunlight.

    Dogs, like wolves, were well-suited for spreading seeds as they explore areas humans don't usually go to. They mimicked the behavior of wolves, which once wandered long distances, spreading seeds with their fur to new places. The project leader, Dylan Walker, noted that rewilding often involved reintroducing large herbivores (食草动物), which was impractical in an urban reserve.

    The dogs didn't seem to mind the backpacks. Some plants have already started growing, and park managers expect more flowers next spring. The project is also helping to change the viewpoint of dogs, as they are often considered as hateful animals by environmentalists. Walker suggests reimagining dogs and their owners as heroes for nature.

    (1)、What do the dogs need to do in the rewilding project in England?
    A、Comfort visitors in the urban nature reserve. B、Move about carrying packs with seeds inside. C、Find out harmful objects in the 25-acre park. D、Track endangered species in the protected area.
    (2)、What does the underlined word "mimicked" in paragraph 4 mean?
    A、Influenced. B、Ignored. C、Followed. D、Changed.
    (3)、What does Walker think of the role of dogs in rewilding?
    A、They should be kept away from reserves. B、They are worse than large herbivores. C、They are more harmful than helpful. D、They can be nature protectors.
    (4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?
    A、Seed-Filled Backpacks for Dogs B、A New Park Management Method C、Dogs: Unlikely Heroes in Rewilding D、Wolves: The Enemies of Large Herbivores
  • 4、A handicraft (手工艺品) is any useful or decorative object made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Unlike items produced by machines in large factories, each handmade piece is unique. The most important feature of a handicraft is the individual skill and creativity of the maker. This personal touch is what makes it special.

    The tradition of handicraft began in ancient times, when people made all the things they needed for daily life by hand. Over time, these practical skills became beautiful art forms. Some crafts, like weaving and pottery, have been practiced for thousands of years. Others are more modern. What they all share is the use of skill to transform materials—which can be natural, industrially processed, or even recycled—into something new and meaningful. Through their work, artisans, or craftspeople, express their cultural heritage, including their ideas, values, and outlook on life.

    These valuable skills are passed down through generations. Traditionally, a young person, called an apprentice (学徒), would learn from a master craftsperson for several years. They learned not from books, but by watching, practicing, making mistakes, and receiving correction. This system of apprenticeship was very important for transferring not just the skills, but also the knowledge and wisdom behind each craft.

    In today's world, traditional crafts like woodworking and basket weaving are more important than ever. They connect us to our history and tell the unique story of a community. Furthermore, they often promote sustainability (可持续性) by using local, natural materials, which reduces environmental impact. By choosing to buy and appreciate handicrafts, we do more than just get a beautiful object. We support local economies, help protect the environment, and play a part in keeping these invaluable cultural traditions alive for our children and grandchildren to learn from and enjoy.

    (1)、How were handicraft skills traditionally passed on?
    A、Through detailed instruction books. B、Through being coached by professional artisans. C、Through setting up handicraft schools. D、Through copying traditional objects.
    (2)、Why is supporting handicrafts important for sustainability?
    A、They use regionally available and natural resources. B、They reduce the need for factory machines. C、They cut down long - distance transportation. D、They are cheaper than machine - made goods.
    (3)、What is the purpose of the text?
    A、To compare ancient and modern handicrafts. B、To introduce the disadvantages of handicrafts. C、To provide a guide to becoming a craftsperson. D、To state the nature and significance of handicrafts.
  • 5、As a child, Jack's father was a horse trainer who frequently had to move from one place to another. Because of this, the boy's school life was often influenced. During his senior year, a teacher asked him to write about what he wanted to be when he grew up.

    Without hesitating, Jack wrote a seven - page paper about his goal to own a horse ranch (马场). He was very careful in his writing and included drawings of buildings, stables, and even a detailed house plan. He poured his heart into the project.

    Two days later, his teacher returned his paper with a large "F" on the top page. Jack asked his teacher why he received such a low grade. The teacher responded, "This is an unrealistic dream for a boy like you, who has no money, no resources, and who comes from a family that is always moving. There is no chance you will reach this goal." The teacher then offered Jack a chance to rewrite the paper with a more "realistic" attitude for a better grade.

    Jack went home and thought about it for a long time. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you."

    After several days, Jack brought the same paper back to his teacher. He had made no changes. He said, "You can keep the ‘F', and I will keep my dream."

    Now, Jack is a grown man and tells this story to visitors. He owns a 200 - acre horse ranch with a 4,000 - square - foot house in the middle of it. And that same school paper is framed and hangs over his fireplace.

    (1)、Why did the teacher give Jack an "F" ?
    A、Jack's paper was too long. B、Jack's drawings were not professional. C、The teacher thought Jack's goal was impractical. D、The teacher thought Jack's paper was poorly organized.
    (2)、What can we learn about Jack?
    A、He was careless about his schoolwork. B、He was determined and believed in himself. C、He was unwilling to listen to others' advice. D、He was not interested in getting a good grade.
    (3)、What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
    A、Dreams can come true if we hold on to them. B、We should always listen to our teachers. C、Writing papers is an important skill. D、Moving often helps us learn more.
  • 6、假定你是李华,作为刚升入高中的高一新生,你在学校社团招新活动中加入了自己感兴趣的社团,并从中收获颇丰。你的美国笔友Bob来信询问你高中生活的新动态,你想专门跟他分享你最喜欢的社团活动。请你给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:

    1.介绍你最喜欢的社团活动(如社团类型、常开展的活动等);

    2.说明你喜爱该社团活动的理由(如能力提升、兴趣培养、人际交往等)。

    注意:

    (1)写作词数应为80左右;

    (2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

    Dear Bob,

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 7、除了每天完成作业,我强烈建议他阅读英语新闻来提升语感。(recommend)

    Other than completing his homework every day, I English news to enhance his language sense.

  • 8、比起看电视,我妈妈更喜欢锻炼。(prefer…to…)

    My mother , which is beneficial to her fitness.

  • 9、自从上个月得知消息后,我们就一直期待着参观科技馆。(look forward to)

    We the science and technology museum since we got the news last month.

  • 10、志愿者们相信,他们的努力能为贫困地区的孩子带来改变。(make a difference)

    The volunteers believe their efforts can in poor areas.

  • 11、他花了一个小时才解答这道英语题。(强调句型)

    he spent one hour working out.

  • 12、The player's leg i has prevented him from finishing the game. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 13、The child was c about the stars, which led her to read many books on astronomy. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 14、A balanced d including vegetables, fruits and whole grains is good for your health. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 15、The stones are extremely heavy, which makes them difficult to t by truck. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 16、With the a of 5G technology, download speeds have increased by more than 10 times. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 17、 (失败)is the mother of success.
  • 18、As a team leader, Tom always takes his(责任)such as organizing meetings and helping members solve problems. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 19、Every time her little brother breaks a toy, she(假装)not to see it. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 20、This(官员) from the city government will sign the agreement with our school this Friday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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