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莆田一中2025-2026学年度上学期10月月考试卷高一英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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 man do next?
A. Boil water. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Make tea for Cindy.
2. What is the weather like in Auckland this week?
A. Warm. B. Wet. C. Cold.
3. Why is Marie late?
A. She forgot the time.
B. She had to complete the work.
C. She argued with her manager.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He appreciates his professor.
B. He wants a new task.
C. He needs more time.
5. What is the man going to do on Thursday?
A. Call a meeting. B. Ask for sick leave. C. Get married.
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、7题。
6. What happened to Kenneth?
A. He lost his way. B. He broke his phone. C. His car broke down.
7. What is Tiffany's attitude toward Kenneth's explanation in the end?
A Understanding. B. Angry. C. Uncertain.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When will the man pick up his suit?
A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow. C. On Sunday.
9. How much is the extra charge for the quick service?
A. 15 yuan. B. 45 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
10. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Pack his suit. B. Deliver his coat. C. Close the store later.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What do we know about Kelly's new company?
A. It provides a running machine.
B. It buys Kelly a new computer.
C. It offers better pay.
12. What attracts Kelly most about her new job?
A. Salary. B. Training. C. Atmosphere.
13. What does Kelly advise Bob to do?
A. Ask for a pay increase.
B. Pay attention to computer skills.
C. Recommend the program to his manager.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Buying holiday presents.
B. Making a plan for Christmas.
C. Sharing opinions on friendship.
15. What does Ada always give to her friends?
A. Fruit. B. Coffee. C. Chocolate.
16. What does Ada say about Rebecca?
A. She prefers coffee to fruit.
B. She is trying to lose weight.
C. She loves candies very much.
17. How does Ada feel about Steve's suggestion?
A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Embarrassed.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How long has the speaker done research on Italian food?
A. For 10 years. B. For 15 years. C. For 25 years.
19. Why does the speaker expect cooking to be his lifelong career?
A. It makes his family members eat better.
B. It makes him earn more money.
C. It makes him keep on learning.
20. What does the speaker think of Italian food?
A. It is famous for its nice shape.
B. It has many different steps in cooking.
C. It needs plenty of time for preparation.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共19小题；每小题2.5分，满分47.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Community Garden Volunteers Needed!
Are you interested in continuity and community building? Green Horizons, a local voluntary organization, is looking for responsive volunteers to join our program!
What You’ll Do:
●Educate visitors about the advantages of locally grown food.
●Help with planting, weeding, and bring in fresh produce.
●Repair gardening tools and ensure the garden is a safe and welcoming space for all.
●Help to send the brought-in produce to local food banks and community members in need.
What We’re Looking For:
●A strong sense of duty to make a difference in the community.
●Basic gardening know-how and willingness to learn.
●Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
●An upbeat mindset and a strong love for environmental continuity.
What You’ll Gain:
●Hands-on experience in continuous gardening and community service.
●A letter of thanks and a recommendation letter for your volunteer work.
●The satisfaction of supporting a meaningful cause that are both good for people and the planet.
Duty:
Volunteers are asked to work at least 4 hours every week during the program period. Duties can be made to fit your schedule.
How to Apply:
Send your application to volunteer@greenhorizons.org or visit our website for more information.
Join Us Today and Help Build a Better Tomorrow!
1. What may the volunteers do?
A. Teach continuous gardening. B. Guide safe use of garden tools.
C. Keep running local food banks. D. Sending out locally-grown produce.
2. What is the requirement of the volunteers?
A. Willingness to share. B. Strong leadership skills.
C. Good sense of direction. D. Basic gardening knowledge.
3. What do we know about the scheduling of volunteer duties?
A. It is habitual. B. It is weekend-only. C. It is changeable. D. It is monthly-based.
B
Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks.
It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League.
Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game.
Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.”
To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.
Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.”
4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program?
A. His son asked him to support the game.
B. The kids’ league faced declining participation.
C. He wanted to promote his own law firm.
D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization.
5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured.
C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested.
6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program?
A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items.
C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community.
7. What can we learn about the program’s impact?
A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills.
C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents.
C
In a strawberry field surrounded by strawberry fields on the outskirts of Santa Maria, a pair of robots have been picking berries all summer.
Each robot, made by a Colorado company called Tortuga AgTech, rolls in the field on wheels, then stops in front of a plant. A mechanical arm operates its sensor (传感器) among the leaves; machine sight software scans the sensor data in search of grown-up berries. If an unready berry is in the way, the robot relocates for a better position. A snipper-grabber (夹爪) mounted in the middle of the sensors extends to cut the berry's stem (茎), then carefully places it in a waiting plastic container at the robot's base.
Tortuga's robots are designed to pick strawberries from plants grown on hydroponic (水培的) tabletops, not the ground strawberries. The tabletop system enables Tortuga's strawberry robots to work by making berries easier to be picked up with robotic arms and protecting the robots from direct exposure to disadvantageous elements.
Since hitting this field last spring, the robots are on their way to picking nearly as many berries as human pickers, and with 95% correctness, according to Tortuga. Unlike a human, the Tortuga robots don't need breaks, can't get sick, are always ready to work and can pick all day and into the night. With human-work making up so much of a grower's cost, the allure of a robot's increased dependability and potential to become more cost-efficient over time is hard to refuse.
"I do think the best humans are going to be able to outperform robots at these judgment-driver tasks," said Eric Adamson, Tortuga's cofounder and general manager. "But that's OK. It doesn't have to be better than every human, it just has to be better than enough humans."
Meanwhile, the team behind Tortuga sees agricultural robots as more than workforce-saving devices. They see them as the only way that an industry facing climate change, land use and chemical regulation can adapt and survive.
8. How can the robot find grown-up strawberries?
A. By monitoring their stems. B. By observing their positions.
C. By analyzing the sensor data. D. By testing them in containers.
9. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?
A. Add some related information. B. Provide some advice for growers.
C. Summarize the previous paragraphs. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
10. What does the underlined word "allure" in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Pressure. B. Extension C. Impact. D. Attraction.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. Robots replacing human workforce. B. Great challenges of future robots.
C. Robots shaping the future of strawberry. D. Immediate need for agricultural robots.
D
Almost all of us have a friend, who can eat anything and eat as much as an elephant yet never gain weight. So why can your friend get away with eating what he/she wants and not get fat?
First and foremost, it has something to do with Genetics (基因学): high basal metabolic rate(BMR) (高基础代谢率). When we are resting, our body spends some energy for basic activities like breathing and pumping of the heart. So those with high BMR burn more calories at rest as compared to those who have low BMR. As a result, these individuals don’t put on weight despite eating large amounts of foods.
To show that it is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin, even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seems to be influenced by genetic factors. Armed with this knowledge, they believe it may be possible to develop medicines that can target (针对) the genes and stop people from gaining weight.
Other reasons such as bad eating and living habits as well as illnesses also contribute to weight gain. The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the number of people who are overweight continues to grow.
Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects. However, it takes a long time to develop and test new drugs. Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy , balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.
12. Why does the author ask a question in Paragraph 1?
A. To stress his doubts. B. To compare different results.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To express his unhappiness.
13. What might be the key reason for getting fat?
A. Bad living habits. B. Genetic factors.
C. Bad eating habits. D. Serious illnesses.
14. What did the scientists do with the mice during their experiment?
A. They gave them the same experimental conditions.
B. They fed them on a special diet with only fat.
C. They studied the genetic structure of their bodies.
D. They divided them into two groups at the beginning.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Current Weight-loss Medicines Have Bad Effects B. Controlling Weight Gain Is Hard but Possible
C Knowing Your BMR Helps Lose More Weight D. Genes Play a Role in Deciding Your Weight
E
Change can be troubling. Good or bad, exciting or unexpected, there’s an unquestionable worry that goes with seeing our life change. Thankfully, nature recalls us that entering a new season in our life is nothing to fear but something to enjoy.
What’s now known as “leaf-peeping” has become a form of tourism in the United States that brings in much money. A research shows that across 24 states in the eastern half of the country, fall-leaf tourism adds more than $30 billion to local economies. And even though climate change has made it more difficult to foretell when exactly fall leaves will top out, it hasn’t stopped people from trying to work it out. Tourism leaders from the Smoky Mountains recently give out their yearly fall-leaf foretelling map which helps travelers plan out when they have the best chance to catch those beautiful autumn views.
Perhaps part of what makes the fall leaves so special is the belief that it’s short-term. Finally, all leaves will fall off the trees, and we’ll stop taking photos. And as the seasons change and we feel that same longing for what was, trees will once again welcome their development.
Even when the flashy fall colors no longer stay on the trees and their inner systems slow down, trees are still supporting the ecosystem. The fallen leaves are broken down by bacteria and provide the earth with food the trees need to grow. Insects hide themselves in their bark, finally becoming food for other wildlife looking for a place to make home. Their strong roots help to stop the winter snowwater from washing the earth away.
Right now, trees around the country are already beginning to welcome their next period. During this time of the year, it feels like forests are just offering endless pleasure for free. And fall leaves are an everlasting remembrance that the growth with changes is beautiful.
16. What does “leaf-peeping” refer to?
A. A way taken by tourism leaders to protect trees.
B. A method of foreseeing when fall leaves will top out.
C. A form of tourism where people go to see fall leaves.
D. A research about the results of climate change on trees.
17. Why do people find fall leaves so special?
A. They help service ecosystems. B. They last only for a short time.
C. They bring change to daily life. D. They support the local economy.
18. What can we learn about trees in fall from paragraph 4?
A. They are easily harmed by bacteria.
B. They play a role in cut back snowfall.
C. They stop rooting because of cold weather.
D. They continue providing protection for wildlife.
19. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Lesson from Trees: Welcoming Changes B. Climate Changes in the Season of Fall
C. Trees Supporting the Ecosystem D. Fall Leaves Tourism in the US
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The act of spending time in the forest is called shinrin-yoku, meaning bathing in the forest atmosphere. It is not exercise or hiking or jogging. It is being in nature and connecting with nature. ____20____ It can improve your immune (免疫) system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Follow the tips below to experience forest bathing.
Find a place where you’re surrounded by trees.
The ideal place to have a forest bath is in the forest. But if you live far away from one or don’t have the means to get there, any place that has a lot of trees and quiet spaces will do. You can even get beneficial effects from a city park. ____21____
Set aside a large amount of time.
To get the final rewards of shinrin-yoku, plan to spend two to six hours in the woods. ____22____ If you can’t set aside a good part of your day to wander through the forest, you can also do shorter walks. Anyway, the longer the time in the forest, the better.
____23____
The difference between normal activities and forest bathing is that we’re going to move very slowly. Forest bathing is about calming down your nervous system and reducing your heart rate and blood pressure. If you work too hard physically, your tiredness will reduce the effect of forest bathing.
Quite often, when we are bathed in the forest, it sends something back to help us make sense of what’s going on in our life. ____24____ You may be surprised by what you discover.
A. Aim to reduce heart rate.
B. Enjoy sweating in forest bathing.
C. Forest bathing for about that amount of time helps improve immunity.
D. But the health benefits will not be great if you don’t stay there longer.
E. Now, find a spot in the forest or the park and breathe in the smell of nature.
F. Not only is forest bathing a way to explore nature, it’s also good for your health.
G. However, the health benefits won’t be as obvious as walking in the deep woods.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After Mia, Colin and Laurent were diagnosed (诊断) with RP, a genetic disease that would gradually rob them of their ____25____, an idea of a year-long trip was born.
For the children’s parents, Edith and Sebastien, the diagnoses came as a ____26____. “So far, there is no cure,” said the doctor. “Everything has to change,” Edith said ____27____. They decided that their children should not be kept innocent and unaware. They ____28____ everything and began talking about a trip to show them the world, not through books and lectures in a classroom, but ____29____—while the kids could still see it.
For the next two years, Edith and Sebastien ____30____ to work. They saved money, ____31____ tourist attractions and made ____32____ for their big trip. In early 2022, they were ready. They ____33____ their jobs, rented out their home for the next _____34_____ and gathered textbooks so the kids could study a few times a week. On Monday, March 21, they _____35_____.
Over the months, the world constantly _____36_____ itself. Often, it was pure fun and adventure, like when the family went up in a hot-air balloon in celebration of Laurent’s fifth birthday. They _____37_____ talked about why they were abroad, with one exception. One day, Laurent asked unconsciously, “What does it mean to be blind?” “Being blind doesn’t mean the _____38_____ of the world,” Edith said. “Rather, it would be the start of a new life.”
By the time the trip began to _____39_____, the family had travelled over 52,000 miles and visited 13 countries.
25. A. hearing B. life C. sight D. strength
26. A. chance B. strike C. surprise D. relief
27. A. in shock B. in horror C. in trouble D. in tears
28. A. explained B. accepted C. hid D. sold
29. A. on purpose B. in person C. at random D. by design
30. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. hurried
31. A. visited B. recommended C. researched D. reached
32. A. plans B. money C. time D. choices
33. A. finished B. quit C. changed D. preserved
34. A. year B. month C. trip D. family
35. A. broke up B. took off C. turned up D. set off
36. A. covered B. proved C. supported D. showed
37. A. always B. often C. once D. seldom
38. A. change B. loss C. end D. top
39. A. close B. work C. relax D. fall
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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。
In recent years, Generation Z has been leaving for the countryside. This is due to a ____40____ (prefer) for experiences over things and a desire for a sustainable (可持续的) lifestyle. Many young people are seeking a ____41____ (slow) pace of life and a closer connection with nature by moving to rural areas.
For Gen Z, living in the country has several benefits. Firstly, it provides a relaxed pace, a relief from city stress, especially for those with ____42____ (anxious). Secondly, there is greater access ____43____ nature and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing, which promote physical health and a deeper connection with the environment. ____44____ (addition), the lower cost of living and less job market competition are attractive to those ____45____ (begin) their careers. These factors contribute to a lifestyle that ____46____ (match) Gen Z’s values of sustainability and health.
Technology plays a key role in making rural living possible for Gen Z. With off-site work getting more popular, young adults can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. Plus, social media makes ____47____ easier for people to show their rural lifestyles and connect with others ____48____ have similar interests, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging them ____49____ (explore) rural beauty.
第三节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(一)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Going from junior high school to senior high school ____50____ (be) a really big challenge. The first week was a little ____51____ (confuse).
I had to choose extracurricular ____52____ (activity), too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. ____53____ (obvious), I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way ____54____ (improve) on my own so that I can make the team next year.
(二)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his ____55____ (behave). It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation ____56____ (attract) to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus ____57____ other things in life.
(三)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land ____58____ (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest.
Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, ____59____ capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century.
So come and experience ____60____ Peru has to offer. Everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish villages ____61____ deep rain forests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline.
(四)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Mencius thought goodness starts with kindness, shame, respect, and knowing right ____62____ wrong. It is these ____63____ (admire) traits that let them show true humanity.
I saved online recipe (食谱) videos to plan shopping lists with big ideas for weeknight dinners: tacos one night, homemade burgers another. I was always too ____64____ (ambition).
四部分 写作(满分15分)
65. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Alice来信提到她即将迎来高中阶段的首次考试，感到非常焦虑，并对如何备考感到迷茫。请你用英文给她写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)表示理解；
(2)提出建议。
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。
Dear Alice,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
莆田一中2025-2026学年度上学期10月月考试卷高一英语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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 man do next?
A. Boil water. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Make tea for Cindy.
2. What is the weather like in Auckland this week?
A. Warm. B. Wet. C. Cold.
3. Why is Marie late?
A. She forgot the time.
B. She had to complete the work.
C. She argued with her manager.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He appreciates his professor.
B. He wants a new task.
C. He needs more time.
5. What is the man going to do on Thursday?
A. Call a meeting. B. Ask for sick leave. C. Get married.
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、7题。
6. What happened to Kenneth?
A. He lost his way. B. He broke his phone. C. His car broke down.
7. What is Tiffany's attitude toward Kenneth's explanation in the end?
A Understanding. B. Angry. C. Uncertain.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When will the man pick up his suit?
A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow. C. On Sunday.
9. How much is the extra charge for the quick service?
A. 15 yuan. B. 45 yuan. C. 150 yuan.
10. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Pack his suit. B. Deliver his coat. C. Close the store later.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What do we know about Kelly's new company?
A. It provides a running machine.
B. It buys Kelly a new computer.
C. It offers better pay.
12. What attracts Kelly most about her new job?
A. Salary. B. Training. C. Atmosphere.
13. What does Kelly advise Bob to do?
A. Ask for a pay increase.
B. Pay attention to computer skills.
C. Recommend the program to his manager.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Buying holiday presents.
B. Making a plan for Christmas.
C. Sharing opinions on friendship.
15. What does Ada always give to her friends?
A. Fruit. B. Coffee. C. Chocolate.
16. What does Ada say about Rebecca?
A. She prefers coffee to fruit.
B. She is trying to lose weight.
C. She loves candies very much.
17. How does Ada feel about Steve's suggestion?
A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Embarrassed.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How long has the speaker done research on Italian food?
A. For 10 years. B. For 15 years. C. For 25 years.
19. Why does the speaker expect cooking to be his lifelong career?
A. It makes his family members eat better.
B. It makes him earn more money.
C. It makes him keep on learning.
20. What does the speaker think of Italian food?
A. It is famous for its nice shape.
B. It has many different steps in cooking.
C. It needs plenty of time for preparation.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共19小题；每小题2.5分，满分47.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Community Garden Volunteers Needed!
Are you interested in continuity and community building? Green Horizons, a local voluntary organization, is looking for responsive volunteers to join our program!
What You’ll Do:
●Educate visitors about the advantages of locally grown food.
●Help with planting, weeding, and bring in fresh produce.
●Repair gardening tools and ensure the garden is a safe and welcoming space for all.
●Help to send the brought-in produce to local food banks and community members in need.
What We’re Looking For:
●A strong sense of duty to make a difference in the community.
●Basic gardening know-how and willingness to learn.
●Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
●An upbeat mindset and a strong love for environmental continuity.
What You’ll Gain:
●Hands-on experience in continuous gardening and community service.
●A letter of thanks and a recommendation letter for your volunteer work.
●The satisfaction of supporting a meaningful cause that are both good for people and the planet.
Duty:
Volunteers are asked to work at least 4 hours every week during the program period. Duties can be made to fit your schedule.
How to Apply:
Send your application to volunteer@greenhorizons.org or visit our website for more information.
Join Us Today and Help Build a Better Tomorrow!
1. What may the volunteers do?
A. Teach continuous gardening. B. Guide safe use of garden tools.
C. Keep running local food banks. D. Sending out locally-grown produce.
2. What is the requirement of the volunteers?
A. Willingness to share. B. Strong leadership skills.
C. Good sense of direction. D. Basic gardening knowledge.
3. What do we know about the scheduling of volunteer duties?
A. It is habitual. B. It is weekend-only. C. It is changeable. D. It is monthly-based.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
B
Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks.
It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League.
Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game.
Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.”
To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.
Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.”
4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program?
A. His son asked him to support the game.
B. The kids’ league faced declining participation.
C. He wanted to promote his own law firm.
D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization.
5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured.
C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested.
6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program?
A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items.
C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community.
7. What can we learn about the program’s impact?
A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills.
C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
In a strawberry field surrounded by strawberry fields on the outskirts of Santa Maria, a pair of robots have been picking berries all summer.
Each robot, made by a Colorado company called Tortuga AgTech, rolls in the field on wheels, then stops in front of a plant. A mechanical arm operates its sensor (传感器) among the leaves; machine sight software scans the sensor data in search of grown-up berries. If an unready berry is in the way, the robot relocates for a better position. A snipper-grabber (夹爪) mounted in the middle of the sensors extends to cut the berry's stem (茎), then carefully places it in a waiting plastic container at the robot's base.
Tortuga's robots are designed to pick strawberries from plants grown on hydroponic (水培的) tabletops, not the ground strawberries. The tabletop system enables Tortuga's strawberry robots to work by making berries easier to be picked up with robotic arms and protecting the robots from direct exposure to disadvantageous elements.
Since hitting this field last spring, the robots are on their way to picking nearly as many berries as human pickers, and with 95% correctness, according to Tortuga. Unlike a human, the Tortuga robots don't need breaks, can't get sick, are always ready to work and can pick all day and into the night. With human-work making up so much of a grower's cost, the allure of a robot's increased dependability and potential to become more cost-efficient over time is hard to refuse.
"I do think the best humans are going to be able to outperform robots at these judgment-driver tasks," said Eric Adamson, Tortuga's cofounder and general manager. "But that's OK. It doesn't have to be better than every human, it just has to be better than enough humans."
Meanwhile, the team behind Tortuga sees agricultural robots as more than workforce-saving devices. They see them as the only way that an industry facing climate change, land use and chemical regulation can adapt and survive.
8. How can the robot find grown-up strawberries?
A. By monitoring their stems. B. By observing their positions.
C. By analyzing the sensor data. D. By testing them in containers.
9. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?
A. Add some related information. B. Provide some advice for growers.
C. Summarize the previous paragraphs. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
10. What does the underlined word "allure" in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Pressure. B. Extension C. Impact. D. Attraction.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. Robots replacing human workforce. B. Great challenges of future robots.
C. Robots shaping the future of strawberry. D. Immediate need for agricultural robots.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
Almost all of us have a friend, who can eat anything and eat as much as an elephant yet never gain weight. So why can your friend get away with eating what he/she wants and not get fat?
First and foremost, it has something to do with Genetics (基因学): high basal metabolic rate(BMR) (高基础代谢率). When we are resting, our body spends some energy for basic activities like breathing and pumping of the heart. So those with high BMR burn more calories at rest as compared to those who have low BMR. As a result, these individuals don’t put on weight despite eating large amounts of foods.
To show that it is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin, even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seems to be influenced by genetic factors. Armed with this knowledge, they believe it may be possible to develop medicines that can target (针对) the genes and stop people from gaining weight.
Other reasons such as bad eating and living habits as well as illnesses also contribute to weight gain. The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the number of people who are overweight continues to grow.
Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects. However, it takes a long time to develop and test new drugs. Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy , balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.
12. Why does the author ask a question in Paragraph 1?
A. To stress his doubts. B. To compare different results.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To express his unhappiness.
13. What might be the key reason for getting fat?
A. Bad living habits. B. Genetic factors.
C. Bad eating habits. D. Serious illnesses.
14. What did the scientists do with the mice during their experiment?
A. They gave them the same experimental conditions.
B. They fed them on a special diet with only fat.
C. They studied the genetic structure of their bodies.
D. They divided them into two groups at the beginning.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Current Weight-loss Medicines Have Bad Effects B. Controlling Weight Gain Is Hard but Possible
C Knowing Your BMR Helps Lose More Weight D. Genes Play a Role in Deciding Your Weight
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D
E
Change can be troubling. Good or bad, exciting or unexpected, there’s an unquestionable worry that goes with seeing our life change. Thankfully, nature recalls us that entering a new season in our life is nothing to fear but something to enjoy.
What’s now known as “leaf-peeping” has become a form of tourism in the United States that brings in much money. A research shows that across 24 states in the eastern half of the country, fall-leaf tourism adds more than $30 billion to local economies. And even though climate change has made it more difficult to foretell when exactly fall leaves will top out, it hasn’t stopped people from trying to work it out. Tourism leaders from the Smoky Mountains recently give out their yearly fall-leaf foretelling map which helps travelers plan out when they have the best chance to catch those beautiful autumn views.
Perhaps part of what makes the fall leaves so special is the belief that it’s short-term. Finally, all leaves will fall off the trees, and we’ll stop taking photos. And as the seasons change and we feel that same longing for what was, trees will once again welcome their development.
Even when the flashy fall colors no longer stay on the trees and their inner systems slow down, trees are still supporting the ecosystem. The fallen leaves are broken down by bacteria and provide the earth with food the trees need to grow. Insects hide themselves in their bark, finally becoming food for other wildlife looking for a place to make home. Their strong roots help to stop the winter snowwater from washing the earth away.
Right now, trees around the country are already beginning to welcome their next period. During this time of the year, it feels like forests are just offering endless pleasure for free. And fall leaves are an everlasting remembrance that the growth with changes is beautiful.
16. What does “leaf-peeping” refer to?
A. A way taken by tourism leaders to protect trees.
B. A method of foreseeing when fall leaves will top out.
C. A form of tourism where people go to see fall leaves.
D. A research about the results of climate change on trees.
17. Why do people find fall leaves so special?
A. They help service ecosystems. B. They last only for a short time.
C. They bring change to daily life. D. They support the local economy.
18. What can we learn about trees in fall from paragraph 4?
A. They are easily harmed by bacteria.
B. They play a role in cut back snowfall.
C. They stop rooting because of cold weather.
D. They continue providing protection for wildlife.
19. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Lesson from Trees: Welcoming Changes B. Climate Changes in the Season of Fall
C. Trees Supporting the Ecosystem D. Fall Leaves Tourism in the US
【答案】16 C 17. B 18. D 19. A
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The act of spending time in the forest is called shinrin-yoku, meaning bathing in the forest atmosphere. It is not exercise or hiking or jogging. It is being in nature and connecting with nature. ____20____ It can improve your immune (免疫) system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Follow the tips below to experience forest bathing.
Find a place where you’re surrounded by trees.
The ideal place to have a forest bath is in the forest. But if you live far away from one or don’t have the means to get there, any place that has a lot of trees and quiet spaces will do. You can even get beneficial effects from a city park. ____21____
Set aside a large amount of time.
To get the final rewards of shinrin-yoku, plan to spend two to six hours in the woods. ____22____ If you can’t set aside a good part of your day to wander through the forest, you can also do shorter walks. Anyway, the longer the time in the forest, the better.
____23____
The difference between normal activities and forest bathing is that we’re going to move very slowly. Forest bathing is about calming down your nervous system and reducing your heart rate and blood pressure. If you work too hard physically, your tiredness will reduce the effect of forest bathing.
Quite often, when we are bathed in the forest, it sends something back to help us make sense of what’s going on in our life. ____24____ You may be surprised by what you discover.
A. Aim to reduce heart rate.
B. Enjoy sweating in forest bathing.
C. Forest bathing for about that amount of time helps improve immunity.
D. But the health benefits will not be great if you don’t stay there longer.
E. Now, find a spot in the forest or the park and breathe in the smell of nature.
F. Not only is forest bathing a way to explore nature, it’s also good for your health.
G. However, the health benefits won’t be as obvious as walking in the deep woods.
【答案】20. F 21. G 22. C 23. A 24. E
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After Mia, Colin and Laurent were diagnosed (诊断) with RP, a genetic disease that would gradually rob them of their ____25____, an idea of a year-long trip was born.
For the children’s parents, Edith and Sebastien, the diagnoses came as a ____26____. “So far, there is no cure,” said the doctor. “Everything has to change,” Edith said ____27____. They decided that their children should not be kept innocent and unaware. They ____28____ everything and began talking about a trip to show them the world, not through books and lectures in a classroom, but ____29____—while the kids could still see it.
For the next two years, Edith and Sebastien ____30____ to work. They saved money, ____31____ tourist attractions and made ____32____ for their big trip. In early 2022, they were ready. They ____33____ their jobs, rented out their home for the next _____34_____ and gathered textbooks so the kids could study a few times a week. On Monday, March 21, they _____35_____.
Over the months, the world constantly _____36_____ itself. Often, it was pure fun and adventure, like when the family went up in a hot-air balloon in celebration of Laurent’s fifth birthday. They _____37_____ talked about why they were abroad, with one exception. One day, Laurent asked unconsciously, “What does it mean to be blind?” “Being blind doesn’t mean the _____38_____ of the world,” Edith said. “Rather, it would be the start of a new life.”
By the time the trip began to _____39_____, the family had travelled over 52,000 miles and visited 13 countries.
25. A. hearing B. life C. sight D. strength
26. A. chance B. strike C. surprise D. relief
27. A. in shock B. in horror C. in trouble D. in tears
28. A. explained B. accepted C. hid D. sold
29. A. on purpose B. in person C. at random D. by design
30. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. hurried
31. A. visited B. recommended C. researched D. reached
32. A. plans B. money C. time D. choices
33. A. finished B. quit C. changed D. preserved
34. A. year B. month C. trip D. family
35. A. broke up B. took off C. turned up D. set off
36. A. covered B. proved C. supported D. showed
37. A. always B. often C. once D. seldom
38. A. change B. loss C. end D. top
39. A. close B. work C. relax D. fall
【答案】25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. D 37. D 38. C 39. A
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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。
In recent years, Generation Z has been leaving for the countryside. This is due to a ____40____ (prefer) for experiences over things and a desire for a sustainable (可持续的) lifestyle. Many young people are seeking a ____41____ (slow) pace of life and a closer connection with nature by moving to rural areas.
For Gen Z, living in the country has several benefits. Firstly, it provides a relaxed pace, a relief from city stress, especially for those with ____42____ (anxious). Secondly, there is greater access ____43____ nature and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing, which promote physical health and a deeper connection with the environment. ____44____ (addition), the lower cost of living and less job market competition are attractive to those ____45____ (begin) their careers. These factors contribute to a lifestyle that ____46____ (match) Gen Z’s values of sustainability and health.
Technology plays a key role in making rural living possible for Gen Z. With off-site work getting more popular, young adults can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. Plus, social media makes ____47____ easier for people to show their rural lifestyles and connect with others ____48____ have similar interests, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging them ____49____ (explore) rural beauty.
【答案】40. preference
41. slower 42. anxiety
43. to 44. Additionally
45. beginning
46. matches
47. it 48. who
49. to explore
第三节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(一)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Going from junior high school to senior high school ____50____ (be) a really big challenge. The first week was a little ____51____ (confuse).
I had to choose extracurricular ____52____ (activity), too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. ____53____ (obvious), I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way ____54____ (improve) on my own so that I can make the team next year.
【答案】50. is 51. confusing
52. activities
53. Obviously
54. to improve
(二)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his ____55____ (behave). It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation ____56____ (attract) to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus ____57____ other things in life.
【答案】55. behavior##behaviour
56. to be attracted
57. on
(三)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land ____58____ (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest.
Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, ____59____ capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century.
So come and experience ____60____ Peru has to offer. Everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish villages ____61____ deep rain forests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline.
【答案】58. running
59. the 60. what
61. to
(四)
请根据课文和拓展阅读，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Mencius thought goodness starts with kindness, shame, respect, and knowing right ____62____ wrong. It is these ____63____ (admire) traits that let them show true humanity.
I saved online recipe (食谱) videos to plan shopping lists with big ideas for weeknight dinners: tacos one night, homemade burgers another. I was always too ____64____ (ambition).
【答案】62. and
63. admirable
64. ambitious
第四部分 写作(满分15分)
65. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Alice来信提到她即将迎来高中阶段的首次考试，感到非常焦虑，并对如何备考感到迷茫。请你用英文给她写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)表示理解；
(2)提出建议。
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。
Dear Alice,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alice,
I'm so sorry to hear that you are very nervous about your first high school exam. In fact, many students have the same feeling. But you should learn to deal with the test anxiety. Here are some suggestions for you.
You should study hard every day and make good preparations for exams. In this way you can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams. Besides, you’d better go out for a walk or do some outdoor exercise so that you can keep yourself relaxed and then concentrate on exams. What’s more, having enough sleep can make you energetic and enable you to perform well in an exam. I wish you success in the exam.
Yours,
Li Hua

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