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黄冈中学2026届高三英语平行班同步考（20250912）
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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Cook dinner. B. Water the plants. C. Answer the phone.
2. What does Tom want to do this weekend
A. Finish his homework. B. Visit his grandparents. C. Go hiking with friends.
3. What are the speakers discussing
A. A park. B. A restaurant. C. A speciality.
4. What’s the problem with the yoga studio according to the woman
A. Its functional room is hot. B. Its instructor is strict. C. Its lesson is demanding.
5. What are the speakers looking for
A. A bakery. B. A bookstore. C. A flower shop.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What mistake did the man make
A. He went to the wrong gate.
B. He took the wrong luggage.
C. He booked the wrong flight.
7. When will the man’s flight take off
A. At 9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At 9:45.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. At a supermarket.
9. Who was Anna’s high school chemistry teacher
A. Lucy. B. Mrs. Lee. C. Paul’s mom.
10. What will Anna do next
A. Attend a reunion. B. Pick up her daughter. C. Move to the apartment.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man say about online shopping
A. It saves time. B. It’s unreliable. C. It’s more expensive.
12. What is the woman’s attitude toward online shopping
A. Opposed. B. Skeptical. C. Favorable.
13. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Shop in a random store. B. Shop in physical stores. C. Shop on famous websites.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Lisa do
A. A radio host. B. A garden designer. C. A community volunteer.
15. What can residents do on weekends
A. Plant in the garden. B. Attend cooking classes. C. Sell vegetables at markets.
16. What can be developed in the “Little Gardeners” club
A. A skill of independence. B. A sense of responsibility. C. A spirit of teamwork.
17. What is the goal of the community garden project
A. To teach farming skills. B. To encourage healthy eating. C. To build up community bonds.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where are the old stone cottages located
A. By the river. B. Around the town. C. Next to the apartments.
19. Who are the main participants of the project
A. Local kids. B. Developers. C. Historians.
20. Why did the speaker start the project
A. To honor great figures. B. To forget past memories. C. To preserve old homes.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.
The advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate independently with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.
Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops advisor analyses the following criteria:
Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion
Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.”
Speech Metrics (指标)
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, advisor increases the overall development.
What is the Pops advisor
A voice assistant. B. A video player.
C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool.
22. Which category provides feedback on the core message of the speech
A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion.
23. Who is the text intended for
A. Lab technicians. B. Public speaking instructors.
C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers.
B
Nicole Chandler has over 20 years’ experience in human resources across various industries. When she learned about ReFED’s work on food waste, she knew she wanted to join.
ReFED’s mission and team attracted Nicole. Since May 2024, she has focused on building a team devoted to positive change. “We’re overachievers passionate about food waste and the environment,” she says. In 2025 alone, she hired 10 new team members.
In 2023, the US left a huge 31% of the food supply go unsold or uneaten. Consumers are the biggest contributors, wasting billions of dollars each year. Nicole believes education is the key to solving this problem. “Once people understand the issue and how easy it is to help, change happens quickly,” she says.
ReFED works to improve public knowledge in many ways. They use data to help businesses identify food waste hotspots and advocate for standardized date labels. They also share food-saving tips in the media. Growing ReFED’s team and culture is crucial to their success. Nicole is good at understanding how different talents and expertise can lead to stronger solutions.
For Nicole, finding and supporting people is more than just filling roles. She is committed to creating equitable (公正的) systems. On top of leading human resources and talent strategy at ReFED, she also leads ReFED’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, helping to build a workplace where everyone can succeed.
Nicole’s reason for devoting her career to solving food waste is deeply personal. As a mother, she sees how her communities are affected by environmental injustice. “Food waste is a social equity issue,” she says. “I want to help create a future where resources are used wisely and communities are cared for.” She hopes to leave a better world for her son, one with cleaner air, healthier food, and greater equity.
What is the main purpose of ReFED
To tackle food waste. B. To conserve nature.
C. To cook tasty dishes. D. To attract consumers.
25. What does Nicole think is the priority to address food issues
A. Transport. B. Education. C. Food supply. D. Personal income.
26.What can we know about Nicole’s approach to human resources
A. It focuses on innovation. B. It emphasizes teamwork.
C. It honors individual needs. D. It cares about employees’ leadership.
27.Which of the following can best describe Nicole
A. Hesitant. B. Humorous. C. Selfish. D. Responsible.
C
Ecosystems are complex networks of interactions among species, and understanding how they function is crucial for preserving biodiversity. Scientists have long been attracted by the role of keystone species organisms that have a significantly large impact on their environment relative to their abundance. Through mathematical models and field studies, researchers have uncovered how these species shape ecosystems and maintain their stability.
Keystone species often regulate the populations of other species, either directly or indirectly. For example, sea otter (海獭) in seaweed forests prey (捕猎) on sea urchins (海胆), which, if left unchecked, can overfeed on seaweed and destroy the habitat. By controlling sea urchin populations, otters ensure the survival of seaweed forests, which in turn support the diversity of marine life. Similarly, wolves in Yellowstone National Park influence not only their prey, such as deer, but also the vegetation and even the behavior of rivers by reducing overfeeding. These examples highlight the fundamental effects keystone species can have on entire ecosystems.
Mathematical models have revealed that the removal of keystone species can lead to significant disruptions. In their absence, ecosystems may experience a loss of biodiversity, shifts in species dominance, and even collapse. This phenomenon, known as “trophic cascade”, underscores the importance of keystone species in maintaining ecological balance. Human activities, such as hunting, habitat destruction, and pollution, have often led to the decline or extinction of these critical species, with far-reaching consequences.
To address these challenges, scientists have developed monitoring systems to track the health of ecosystems and identify potential threats to keystone species. These systems aim to provide early warnings of ecological imbalances, allowing for timely interventions. Conservation efforts focused on protecting keystone species have proven effective in restoring ecosystems, as seen in the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone.
The study of keystone species not only deepens our understanding of ecosystems but also emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life. By safeguarding these crucial organisms, we can help ensure the adaptability and sustainability of the natural world.
What is the role of keystone species
To increase the number of targets. B. To keep the balance of ecosystem.
C. To take control of their habitats. D. To compete with other species.
29. What is the function of Paragraph 2
A. Supporting an argument. B. Stating some phenomena.
C. Sharing some practices. D. Opposing an opinion.
30. What is the purpose of monitoring systems
A. To control illegal hunting and habitat destruction.
B. To identify and address threats to keystone species.
C. To study the behavior of keystone species in isolation.
D. To track the population of all species in an ecosystem.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. The importance of biodiversity in ecosystems.
B. The modern methods used to study ecosystems.
C. The role of keystone species in ecosystem stability.
D. The impact of human activities on keystone species.
D
In satellite images of the Earth from space, the United States seems to split in half: the eastern side is much brighter than the west. Across the Atlantic, Europe glints. The Nile Delta in Africa glows like a diamond. Farther east, Hong Kong and Shanghai are afire. Developed society, it’s clear, is where the light is.
A growing field of research suggests that night-time light itself is far more dangerous than the dark. Everything that lives on this planet evolved during billions of years along a reliable cycle of day and night. But artificial light breaks the cycle. This causes sleeplessness among astronauts who take pills but still get only six hours of shuteye. Shift workers, who rise with the night and work in blue light, experience not only disturbed circadian rhythms (昼夜节律), but an increased likelihood of breast cancer.
When we, in the industrialized world, do manage to turn off the lights, there are measurable, beneficial effects. In a widely reported paper last summer, Kenneth Wright at the University of Colorado took eight students camping in the Rocky Mountains for two weeks. They weren’t allowed to use any artificial light after sunset — only the glow of campfire. After a week, melatonin (褪黑素) started to rise at sunset, peak at midnight, and decrease just at sunrise. “Internal biological time under natural light-dark conditions tightly synchronizes with environmental time,” he said.
For those of us addicted to our glowing phones and tablets, an app called Flux can help. It “warms” your device display screen so that it shifts red in the evening, more closely matching the color of the setting sun. Just a brief glimpse at your mobile phone at bedtime is enough to expose your eyes to artificial light, so fighting such a disturbance might be an exercise in vain. But even if we can’t completely contain our thirst for light, we can all make one small gesture, which could stimulate us to unplug a little more.
What can we infer from paragraph 2
Astronauts take pills to minimize the circadian disturbance.
Sleeplessness is more likely to cause breast cancer.
Humans can easily adapt to the changing surroundings.
Darkness and melatonin pose health threats to shift workers.
What does the underlined word “synchronize with” in paragraph 3 mean
Put up with. B. Interact with.
C. Keep pace with. D. Blend with.
34. How does Flux help reduce the harmful effects of artificial light
A. By blocking artificial lights. B. By creating the natural change of light.
C. By reducing screen brightness. D. By lifting up the screen temperature.
35. What’s the purpose of the final sentence
A. To suggest a solution. B. To settle a debate.
C. To promote a product. D. To propose an assumption.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Making decisions, big or small, can sometimes be difficult. We’ve all experienced indecisiveness. But you can get better at it with practice and time. Here are a few methods to try that may help you become more decisive.
Make decisions for yourself
36 Ultimately, if you trust your intuition (直觉), you will know what the right decision is. Nobody else can give you the correct answers on what’s best for you. Try not to allow others to be the decision-maker for you and your goals.
Let things go
The fear that comes with worrying about making the “wrong” decisions can make one lose his common sense. Try not to worry about mistakes. 37 Once you accept that things are not always in your control, making decisions will be much less threatening.
Talk it out
The simple act of speaking out loud will help lessen indecision and internal conflict. 38 Decisions can become less confusing and worrisome when we do so.
Outline the pros and cons
If you get stuck, draft a simple pro-con list. 39 Mentally weighing the pros and cons is simply adding to the indecisiveness. Pro-con lists facilitate objective and sound decision-making.
Flip a coin
Of course, flipping a coin shouldn’t be used for big decisions, such as marriage. But this will work if it’s something as simple as what to order on the menu. This simple trick makes the decision for you. And, there are times when the coin lands the wrong way. 40
They’re a part of life.
With practice, mistakes will become fewer.
If it feels right, voice your thoughts out loud.
The important thing to remember is to write it down.
Long time indecisiveness will rid you of your courage.
Asking 10 people about one topic will only confuse you further.
G. Then, your reaction will actually reveal what your stomach truly wants.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节；满分25分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
As a boy raised in the 1970s and 1980s, I usually saw hitchhikers (搭便车的旅行者) walking along the side of the road when they went into town, because they couldn’t 41 cars. As I got older, I noticed them less and less, 42 . That is until recently. It seems the difficulties of life these days are leaving a lot more people with only their legs for 43 .
The other day I was driving home after shopping in a 44 state of mind. Having been worrying too much and not praying enough, I was starting to wonder if anything I did even 45 in this crazy world.
It was then that I saw her, a middle-aged woman 46 down with shopping bags on the side of the road, 47 to hitch a ride. I 48 and let her in. She was traveling a bit out of my way but I decided to give her a 49 all the way home. She told me how hard things had been for her lately and that she’d had to 50 her car.
The instant we 51 her house, she smiled and thanked me for the ride. Driving away smiling too, I heard God’s 52 voice speaking into the depths of my heart. “Everything you do in this life makes a(n) 53 , my child. Everything you do matters.” I thanked Him for helping me to share His Love, 54 my sour state of mind and 55 joy to my soul again.
A. repair B. lend C. afford D. borrow
A. thus B. though C. although D. instead
A. relaxation B. restriction C. recreation D. transportation
A. sour B. sweet C. bitter D. spicy
A. deserved B. extended C. sponsored D. mattered
A. settled B. loaded C. set D. knelt
A. urging B. demanding C. hoping D. promising
A. pulled over B. pulled in C. pulled down D. pulled out
A. lecture B. drive C. surprise D. deal
A. rent B. lose C. sell D. buy
A. approached B. departed C. resigned D. acquired
A. serious B. secret C. quiet D. gentle
A. effect B. profit C. difference D. sense
A. broadening B. sweetening C. strengthening D. lengthening
A. gaining B. seeking C. returning D. spotting
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下列短文，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 vocabulary of tea tasting can seem abstract to the point of poetry. When 56 (season) tea lovers comment on a cup of tea, they might comment on its qi and yun. In a 2021 paper, Zhang Jinghong notes that in Chinese culture, food and drink are not judged only by taste or smell. When 57 (cite) the ancient saying, “Medicine and food have the same origin”, she says that the impact of food and drink on the body remains 58 important factor in how Chinese perceive taste and quality. Just to name one example, common food descriptors like “hot” and “cold” do not describe specific temperatures, 59 how a dish is perceived to affect a person’s inner temperature.
Keeping that 60 mind, what exactly do tea lovers mean when they talk about qi and yun Deng Shihai, an early expert on Pu’er tea, praised its “flavorless flavor” as the highest level Pu’er can attain. If that sounds needlessly contradictory, you’re not alone, but to Deng, it was a way to distinguish beginners at tea, 61 focus on taste, from experts who see tea more 62 (whole).
Qi and yun are thought to be more advanced than any simple description of taste, in part because they imply an indescribable sense of connection between people and things, and even to the far 63 (expand) natural world. As Zhang notes, “Qi and yun 64 (consider) to more accurately and thoroughly express what people feel when they are touched by things, and to better reflect the 65 (unit) of people and things, and people and nature.”
第四部分 单句语法填空（共20小题；每空1分，满分20分）
1. Race walking shares many 66 (fit) benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer 67 (injury).
2. The special stamp set, which 68 (comprise) of three distinct stamps and a miniature sheet, displays overall scenes and 69 (represent) architecture of the ancient city.
3. From 70 (voluntary) collecting historical materials related to the section of the Great Wall in his Shanxi Province hometown 71 becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has come to understand the profound meaning of the ancient fortifications (防御工事).
4. “ What others perceive 72 a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage preservation often brings me more unexpected 73 (discovery),” Yuan said.
5. 74 some traditional embroideries that focus on realism, Miao embroidery is 75 (remarkable) characterized by a combination of abstract imagery and familiar patterns.
6. The expert say up till now Inner Mongolia’s control effectiveness 76 (rank) first among the 13 places involved 77 that hopefully it will set an excellent example for others around the country to follow.
7. It was not just a hike but a journey through time, 78 the past was brought to life 79 the stories of the villagers.
8. The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that 80 (crash) into coastlines across Asia yesterday, 81 (kill) more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries.
9. I 82 (have) breakfast with my three children 83 water started filling my home.
10. On July 4th, the “ Sheyun Helan ‘Ink Fragrance in Harmony’ Joint Exhibition of Helan and She Inkstones”
84 (open) at the Huizhou History Museum in Anhui, 85 (last) until August 4th.
第五部分 读后续写（满分25分）
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。
My blue shirt matched perfectly with the color of the wall I leaned against. As my hands lightly brushed the surface, I considered staying in that spot forever. I thought about the past few days, and I started to cry. I felt lonely as I watched the other students laughing and talking.
As the clock’s hands slowly turned, the end of the day approached, and I stood in my hiding place. I could hear the school buses arriving to take all the kids home. There were already students on the buses, and I longed to join them. They all looked the same in their navy blue skirts and white shirts.
Stepping into the doors of a public school meant I had to part with my old friends. Weeks passed by as I sank deeper and deeper into depression. Like my shirt and the concrete, I blended into the background of every situation, halfway wanting someone to notice me but at the same time longing to remain part of the masses. Then one day it all changed.
Every morning I dutifully filled the empty bus seat in the third row on the left side, and every morning I stared out the window and let my mind wander. There, I would imagine clouds and tons of friends and . . .
“Hey you.” My thoughts were interrupted. “Yeah, you with the yellow shirt.” I looked down at my yellow sleeve and slowly turned around. “Why do you always sit so close to the front ” I couldn’t speak. Someone was talking to me. He stood at a height pretty average for his age and looked reasonably normal, so I quickly understood he was really interested in me. The next day I sat in a seat farther back, the day after that one more, and another, and another. Finally, about a week later, I slowly made my way down the aisle of the bus, sat in the second seat to the back, turned around and said, “Hi.” From that point on I had a friend.
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。
At first I didn’t say much, just sat back and listened, satisfied to be included. _________________________
Now I look forward to going to school, and gradually I am letting other people into my life.
湖北省黄冈中学2026届高三英语平行班同步考答案（20250912）
听力：1-5 CCBAB ACCBB ABCAA BCAAC
阅读：21-23 DBB ABCD BABC ACBA FACDG
完形：41-45 CBDAD BCABC ADCBC
语填：
seasoned 57. citing 58. an 59. but 60. in
who 62. wholly 63. more expansive 64. are considered 65. unity
单句语法填空：
66. fitness 67. injuries 68. is comprised 69. representative 70. voluntarily
71. to 72. as 73. discoveries 74. Unlike 75. remarkably
76. has ranked 77. and 78. where 79. through 80. crashed
81. killing 82. was having 83. when 84. opened 85. lasting
At first I didn’t say much, just sat back and listened, satisfied to be included. Each day I would say more and more. For the first time, when I spoke, someone really listened and remembered the conversation the next day. I’d found someone who cared, and I didn’t feel so out of place anymore. My confidence and self-esteem increased and my hiding place started to collect dust. I still hid in the shadows sometimes, but it was almost like they were pushing me away with their fingers and telling me to join the world.
Now I look forward to going to school, and gradually I am letting other people into my life. I owe it all to him. He acted like the big brother I never had. If something bothered me or made me mad, I’d tell him. Each day I grew stronger and more outgoing than the day before. Sometimes I would think that he was my guardian angel sent to help me with my problems and pick the best solutions. I knew I could make it and would be all right the day the bus driver glanced back in her mirror and screamed, “Christy, you’re being too loud!” I laughed until the tears came because I finally realized I didn’t have to be part of the concrete anymore.
Text 1
W: The phone is ringing again. Could you answer it I’m busy watering these plants since they’ve been dry all day.
M: I can’t. I’m cooking soup, and it’ll burn if I stop now.
W: Fine, I’ll go get it before they hang up.
Text 2
W: Tom, do you have weekend plans Your math homework is still not done, remember
M: Homework can wait. Grandparents want me over, and my friends invited me to go hiking.
W: Hiking sounds way more fun!
M: That’s exactly what I think!
Text 3
M: I’m starving. Let’s find somewhere to grab a quick lunch. The place near the park has good burgers, right
W: Yeah! And their fries are tasty.
M: Perfect. I heard they also have milkshakes. Want to try one after eating
W: Sounds good. Let’s go.
Text 4
M: Have you been to this yoga studio before
W: Never. This is my first class here.
M: How is it
W: The instructor is approachable. The only issue is the functional room, too hot with no air flow.
Text 5
W: We just passed the flower shop on the corner. Turn left here, there’s a bakery across the street, and the bookstore is right beside it.
M: Great, that’s not far. We’ll find it soon.
Text 6
W: Sir, this is Gate 14 for Flight 619. You can’t board here with a Flight 832 ticket.
M: But the screen showed Flight 832 uses Gate 14. I checked 10 minutes ago.
W: That’s for weekdays. On weekends, Flight 832 departs from Gate 16.
M: Oh, I didn’t see the weekend update. Where’s Gate 16
W: It’s two gates down, on the right. Hurry up, sir! It is 9:15 now and your plane will leave in 30 minutes.
M: Thanks, I’ll rush over now.
Text 7
M: Oh, Anna, it’s you. I haven’t run into you here for ages.
W: Hi, Paul. What a coincidence! Are you still living in this neighborhood
M: Yeah, I moved to the apartment across the street last month. Are you doing some grocery shopping
W: Yeah. My mom’s coming tomorrow, so I need fresh vegetables. You should remember that she once taught us chemistry in high school, right
M: Of course, Mrs. Lee was strict but helpful. How is she now
W: She’s retired, but volunteers at the library. Have you seen Lucy lately She lived next to you.
M: Lisa She got promoted at the bank and moved to the city center. I saw her at the reunion.
W: Great. I should call her. I need to hurry up because my daughter’s waiting at daycare.
Text 8
M: I’ve been doing most of my shopping online lately. It’s so convenient that there is no need to go out, and you can compare prices easily.
W: But I’m always worried about getting products of low quality. I once bought a watch that broke in a week, and the seller wouldn’t refund me.
M: That’s because you picked a random store. If you stick to big, trusted platforms, that rarely happens. Plus, it saves so much time compared to going from store to store.
W: Maybe, but I still prefer seeing things in person before buying. How do you know if the clothes fit, for example
M: Most sites have detailed size charts, and you can return items if they don’t fit. Why not give it another try with a well-known website
W: I’m not sure. It’s hard to change old habits.
Text 9
W: Welcome to City Life Talk. This is Lisa. Today we have Maria Clark from Green Valley Community Center with us. Hi, Mr Clark. Could you share something about the new community garden project
M: Sure. Here’s how it works. Every weekend, residents can come to the center’s backyard to plant vegetables, flowers, or herbs together.
W: That sounds nice. Are there other activities
M: Yes, we also hold monthly workshops on organic farming and cooking with home-grown produce.
W: What about the kids in the neighborhood Do they get involved
M: Absolutely. They can join the “Little Gardeners” club, where they learn to water plants, harvest vegetables, and make simple snacks with what they grow.
W: That must help them understand where food comes from and develop a sense of responsibility.
M: Exactly. Kids also get to sell some of their harvest at the community market and donate the money to local animal shelters.
W: So the garden isn’t just for growing plants, but for bringing people closer too.
M: That’s exactly the goal of the project.
W: Wonderful! Thanks, Mr Clark.
Text 10
M: Good evening, everyone! Today, I want to tell you about a project we started to keep our town’s history from fading away. It’s easy to miss how old landmarks slowly disappear in daily life, but around here, historic buildings have been disappearing pretty fast. Our town has a line of old stone cottages — each over 100 years old — located alongside a narrow river. Lately, developers have been tearing them down to put up modern apartment buildings, and with that, the stories behind these homes are being forgotten. That’s why I came up with a plan to get people to notice. I started “Legacy Homes” — a project where I made hundreds of metal plates, each with the year the cottage was first built. I gave these plates to the current owners, who put them on their front doors. Local school kids then looked into each cottage’s history, writing short stories about who lived there long ago, and stuck those next to the plates. Luckily, our efforts have paid off: several old homes have already been fixed up instead of being destroyed. And in the future, we’re going to do even more.

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