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绝密★考试结束前
浙江省A9协作体2025学年第二学期期中联考
高一英语试题
考生须知：
1．本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应的数字；
3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第Ⅰ卷
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a cafe.
B. At a shopping center.
C. At a train station.
2. How often does the woman run now
A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
3. What can’t the campus AI assistant do
A. Renew library books. B. Answer basic questions. C. Make the bookings.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Daily needs for the old people.
B. Convenient neighborhood services.
C. Public transportation.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. Family members.
第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the project want teenagers to do
A. Make proper use of the technology.
B. Spend more time with their family.
C. Help seniors use technology better.
7. What is more important according to the woman
A. Seniors build bonds. B. Seniors gain confidence. C. Seniors learn skills.
听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。
8. Why do people nowadays seldom repair things
A. It’s hard to find replacement parts.
B. They have lost the habit of fixing.
C. The cost of repair is too high.
9. Why does the man’s uncle still hold his old jacket
A. It fits him perfectly.
B. He wants to reduce waste.
C. It holds memories.
10. What old object does the woman’s mother own
A. A radio from the 1980s.
B. A pair of repaired shoes.
C. A 1970s sewing machine.
听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。
11. Who might the woman be
A. The boy’s mother.
B. The boy’s teacher.
C. The boy’s classmate.
12. How did the math group change their teamwork
A. By starting with individual work.
B. By assigning a group leader.
C. By meeting more often.
13. Why did the new approach work better for the group
A. It reduced the number of problems.
B. It encouraged more ideas.
C. It made meetings shorter.
听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。
14. How do Jake’s hobbies help him
A. They help him focus and relax.
B. They keep him entertained.
C. They broaden his horizons.
15. What does Lisa do to manage tech distractions
A. She plays guitar.
B. She writes in a journal.
C. She draws pictures.
16. What is Jake’s main advice for his peers
A. Use technology properly. B. Do outdoor activities. C. Find a balance.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the project’s main purpose
A. Training birdwatching volunteers.
B. Tracking climate effects on birds.
C. Promoting coastal tourism.
18. What do volunteers do in the project
A. Setting up bird feeders along the coast.
B. Protecting endangered bird species.
C. Recording detailed bird information.
19. What did volunteers discover last year
A. A new bird species.
B. A sign of habitat recovery.
C. A decrease in bird populations.
20. What is the speaker’s opinion on birdwatching
A. It needs expensive equipment.
B. It aids global protection.
C. It is just a hobby.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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You can expect the latest news from scientific discoveries to environmental issues, in-depth features about animal behaviour and preservation written by experts working in the field, and a fascinating look at what each wildlife month has to offer All are brought into vivid focus by award-winning photography from around the world.
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21. What can readers expect to find in the magazine
A. Photos of wildlife only in the UK.
B. Practical advice for home gardening.
C. Latest news from political activities.
D. Features on animal protection.
22. How much do you pay for a one-year print subscription
A. 72.00. B. 78.00. C. 90.00. D. 97.50.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A personal blog. B. A research paper. C. A subscription website. D. A government report.
B
It was a dull afternoon when a three-year-old child, looking at a fish tank, asked, “How much longer will the fish bathe When will they come out ” The adults smiled at his innocence (纯真), but behind the smile hid a thought: When was the last time we asked such strangely wonderful questions
What turned us from endlessly curious children into impatient, unquestioning adults Five words: “That’s just how it is.” Again and again, our questions met with this reply. Why do fish live in water That’s just how it is. It is a convenient answer, one that fits every question, yet explains nothing.
So how do we fix the damage By looking for seemingly useless knowledge. Such knowledge may never serve a practical purpose and that is why it appears useless. But the act of looking for it, just for the
joy of discovery, begins to repair what we lost. These small bits of knowledge show hidden connections and bring that joyful “aha” moment.
Beyond bringing back curiosity, fun facts deepen conversations. One evening, we asked our father, “Who was the first cricketer (板球手) to score a double century in a One Day International ” Without looking away, he replied, “Everyone knows it was Tendulkar.” We said, “Yes, he was the first male cricketer. We asked about the first cricketer.” He stopped the match and raised his eyebrows. We told him how Blinda Clarke scored 229 not out against Denmark in 1997. A few days later, at a family gathering, our father asked everyone this same question. Instantly, the conversation turned to women’s cricket, and to how we are made to think of cricket as a men’s sport.
What feels like a small question today can become tomorrow’s big discovery. After all, everything we know is only a drop in a big ocean of the unknown.
24. What message is conveyed in the first paragraph
A. Children are naturally curious. B. Adults have lost curiosity.
C. Young kids have limited experience. D. Family gatherings create memories.
25. Why is “That’s just how it is” considered harmful
A. It helps children accept reality. B. It offers a convenient answer.
C. It makes adult seem impatient. D. It stops further exploration.
26. What did the father do after learning about Belinda Clarke
A. He began to doubt himself. B. He shared the fact with others.
C. He became interested in cricket. D. He stopped watching cricket matches.
27. What does the author’s experience suggest
A. Curiosity drives human progress. B. Curiosity is best learned young.
C. Curiosity helps people stay safe. D. Curiosity replaces practical knowledge.
C
In the world of big food, artificial intelligence is nothing new. McCormick, which owns brands (品牌) like Frank’s RedHot, has been using AI in taste development for nearly ten years. The company says its development time has been cut by 20% to 25% by finding good taste mixes and deciding which ideas are worth testing.
It is a similar story at Unilever, where AI is deeply used in food research. Systems can test thousands of dishes in seconds on computers and get to workable ideas with fewer tests. Unilever’s Knorr Fast & Flavourful Paste, for example, was developed in about half the usual time.
But even as AI shapes how food companies decide what ends up on store shelves, they are quick to stress that AI is not taking over the kitchen. “Human creativity and judgment lead the way, and AI is a tool to help us do more,” said a Unilever leader. “Our greatest strength will always be our people,” said McCormick’s chief science officer.
As more new companies use AI to tell how people will feel about new food products, it is unclear how successful they will be. Food scientists who have tested these systems say the technology is still early. “AI companies are saying too much about what they can do,” one food scientist said. “Without real data from big companies, they can hardly tell what will happen.”
Where AI doesn’t do well, researchers say, is biology. Dr. Julien Delarue, a professor at the University of California, said people’s hopes for AI tools that study taste may be inflated. While AI can help study chemical data, knowing how people taste different tastes is still limited. People taste the same chemicals very differently because of their genes (基因), culture, and life experiences. “There is no such thing as an average person,” Delarue said.
When it comes to taste itself, humans are still the standard. “People will always be the ones who decide what tastes good,” he said. “Not machines.”
28. What’s said about AI in the food industry
A. It tests dishes in real life.
B. It creates specific products.
C. It has been used for ten years.
D. It makes product development faster.
29. What view do food company leaders hold
A. AI helps but can not take over.
B. AI weakens human creativity.
C. AI should be used everywhere.
D. AI should make final decisions.
30. What does the underlined word “inflated” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Too exact. B. Too high. C. Too simple. D. Too early.
31. What can be learned from the last two paragraphs
A. People are the real taste judges.
B. AI will soon control taste development.
C. People like AI-designed products better.
D. Genetic differences are easy to get over.
D
The variety of bacteria (细菌) in our guts (肠道) has been used as a measure of overall health for years now. But recent studies suggest that what makes the guts of centenarians (people who live to be 100 or older) different is not the variety of bacteria species living there, but the balanced spread of those species.
A 2023 study looked at the guts of over 1,500 people, including 297 centenarians. Dr Shuai Wang at China’s Guangxi Academy of Sciences says that while this study’s findings support the idea that centenarians have special gut bacteria linked to their long life, it showed that rather than variety, their good health was better reflected by balance.
In fact, says Wang, “in many diseases, the variety of gut bacteria can be greater in sick patients than healthy people. This increase often happens due to a loss of gut barrier (屏障) resistance, allowing rare bacteria or bacteria that usually live elsewhere to settle there.” In older adults, he says, “A weaker gut barrier can cause a sudden increase of rare gut bacteria, which may lead to more types of bacteria, but not necessarily bring any extra health benefits.” The key to improving a weak gut barrier is fibre. Eating a high-fibre diet with plenty of vegetables keeps those barriers strong, and so does avoiding alcohol.
Dr Mary Ni Lochlainn is another expert who thinks that bacterial variety isn’t everything. She ran a experiment providing older twins with prebiotic (益生元) fibre and found that “they all had a decrease in variety, because the prebiotic was causing certain bacteria to grow,” she says. “But they also all had improved cognition (认知), so it shows me the limitation of variety.”
While variety may not be the most important thing for gut health, it can still play a positive role in later life. A 2016 study into weakness and the gut by Lochlainn’s colleagues at King’s found a link between weakness and lower bacterial variety.
32. What is the key to centenarians’ good health according to Dr Shuai Wang
A. A high-fibre diet with vegetables.
B. A wide variety of gut bacteria.
C. The strong function of gut barriers.
D. A balanced spread of gut bacteria.
33. Why do some sick patients have higher gut bacterial variety
A. They take some vitamin pills.
B. They eat more fibre-rich food.
C. Their gut barrier becomes weaker.
D. Their illness leads to more bacteria.
34. What can be inferred from the experiment led by Dr Mary Ni Lochlainn
A. Higher bacterial variety can improve cognition.
B. Lower bacterial variety may not harm cognition.
C. Prebiotic fibre can promote people’s physical health.
D. Prebiotic fibre increases the total number of bacteria.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Secret of Long Life: Regular Exercise.
B. Prebiotic Fibre: The Way to a Healthy Gut.
C. Weakening Gut Barrier: Survival of Rare Bacteria.
D. Balance Over Variety: A New View on Gut Health.
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。
World Water Day on 22 March is a reminder of the importance of water for people and the planet. 36 .
Whether you’re splashing in a pool or walking by a river, water connects your senses. At the beach, you can see the waves rolling in, hear them crashing, smell and taste the salty air and feel the cool water on your feet. 37 . This can refer to the sea, canals, lakes, rivers and fountains-anywhere that people can enjoy water. Scientists think blue spaces help you relax because, over time, lots of humans have lived near water so it feels safe and familiar.
Researcher Kate Campbell studies blue spaces and says they have the power to “relax our bodies and tell our minds to switch off”. Even just looking at water can help you feel focused. A study in 2022 found that it made volunteers feel relaxed and slowed their heart rate. 38 . Studies show that people often feel happier when they live close to the coast. Water has also been shown to boost creativity, which is why you might get good ideas in the shower or bath.
39 . Author Catherine Kelly says relaxing in the bath is good too, or feeling rain on your skin. If you don’t like getting wet, sit indoors by the window and watch raindrops race to the bottom. At the beach you can go for a swim if an adult says it’s safe to do so, or sit on the shore and watch the horizon. 40 . Kelly says you can think, “Here I am, this small thing. So my problems are not that big after all.”
A. But did you know it keeps your mind healthy too
B. Water is important for agriculture and industry worldwide.
C. Watching waves calms mind and rushing water aids sleep.
D. Breathing sea air can also be good for your physical health.
E. You don’t need to live by the sea to feel connected to water.
F. This peaceful feeling near water actually has a name: blue space.
G. Seeing a huge blue space has been shown to help you let go of things.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I’m off to London with two granddaughters for our yearly visit. We only go once a year because I’m a bit of a country mouse who doesn’t like big cities, 41 crowded places.
After the train got cancelled last year, we 42 to take a bus instead, a longer journey but more 43 . The driver dropping us off early, my older granddaughter asked us to stop at a 44 shop. She’s as careful with money as I am. Then we 45 a café, enjoying cups of tea before the 46 time, and finally arrived at the bus stop.
Time flew. Stuck in a traffic jam near the city, I felt 47 growing because I had booked tickets for a specific time at a 48 . I feared we would be late, but there was nothing I could do but 49 we would reach the bus station in time for the underground across town.
The streets were 50 with people when we finally came out of the underground. I 51 orders like a sergeant major (军士长), telling my troop to keep up. Arriving with seconds to 52 , we finally got through and spent a good hour in the museum.
Afterwards, we walked east to our hotel. Trying to 53 the map on my phone, we realized we had passed it twice before 54 it. We entered our family room, only to find the three beds pushed together like a dormitory. The girls said they didn’t mind as long as I didn’t make 55 when sleeping.
41. A. preferring B. approaching C. visiting D. hating
42. A. decided B. hoped C. asked D. tried
43. A. pleasant B. romantic C. comfortable D. trustworthy
44. A. newly-built B. high-end C. second-hand D. well-known
45. A. headed to B. looked for C. went by D. returned to
46. A. extra B. scheduled C. limited D. total
47. A. doubt B. fear C. annoyance D. anxiety
48. A. museum B. palace C. gallery D. theater
49. A. think B. hope C. guess D. believe
50. A. decorated B. crowded C. lined D. equipped
51. A. sang B. wrote C. shouted D. read
52. A. kill B. waste C. share D. spare
53. A. follow B. open C. study D. admire
54. A. missing B. leaving C. finding D. forgetting
55. A. trouble B. noises C. mistakes D. excuses
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。
Del Vecchio lives in a rural town in the wild and vast Chihuahuan Desert and 56 (create) Western landscape works. Though mainly self-taught, Del Vecchio has developed a impressively mature voice through years of 57 (devote) to the paintings. When she meets a technical challenge, she turns to books on past 58 (master).
Del Vecchio’s journey into oils began unexpectedly. While 59 (live) in Philadelphia, she found 60 (she) repeatedly drawn to a local museum’s works by James Whistler and Thomas Eakins—always labeled “oil.” The medium’s fluidity (流动性) and richness attracted her 61 (immediate). When she later returned to rural Texas, oils became the natural language for expressing the Western landscapes she grew up around with subjects 62 focus on horses, farming life and wide-open skies.
Del Vecchio’s artistic evolution has shifted from strict realism toward a more natural, exploratory approach. “I still use photo references,” she explains, “but now I try 63 (bring) a little more magic into the composition and the color.” That magic is especially vivid in her nocturnes (夜景画), including Sagebrush and Starlight, 64 (inspire) by the moonlit roads of Taos. “I hope the viewer can transport themselves to this place and feel all the things that the magic of the night brings,” she says.
Her sensitivity, discipline and unmistakable sense of atmosphere make Del Vecchio 65 rising star Western art collectors will want to watch closely.
第三节：单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据句意，请根据所给中文或首字母提示在空白处填入1个适当的单词。
重要提示：答题卷上把单词写完整，不要漏首字母。
66. The 66 (起源) of the universe is a fascinating topic.
67. All the students are 67 (渴望的) for the coming summer vacation.
68. This useful app 68 (使能够) students to learn English anytime.
69. Members who join our club today will enjoy a 15% 69 (折扣).
70. She won first prize in the school 70 (才能) show with her piano performance.
71. The math test yesterday was really t 71 , but I tried my best and made it.
72. The small restaurant c 72 us only 50 for the meal yesterday.
73. The club has weekly activities r 73 from painting to dancing.
74. She was quite u 74 because she lost her favorite pen.
75. That attitude is t 75 of someone who never gives up easily.
第四节：根据提示用词组的正确形式完成句子（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76. The finance department 76 all the expenses since the project began. (track)
自项目开始以来，财务部门一直仔细记录所有开支。
77. The small island 77 the mainland by a bridge, attracting many tourists. (join)
那座小岛通过桥梁与大陆相连，吸引了许多游客。
78. The students 78 their homework didn’t notice the teacher enter the classroom. (absorb)
专注于作业的学生们没有注意到老师走进教室。
79. He never allows those lazy people to 79 his kindness. (advantage)
他从不允许那些懒惰的人利用他的善良。
80. A new community library has been built 80 all the residents in this area. (benefit)
为了该地区所有居民的利益，一座新的社区图书馆已经建成。
第四部分：写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，正在某国际文化交流平台的英语论坛上参与讨论，本期话题是：传统节日商业化是否削弱了节日的真正意义？请你用英语写一篇回帖，内容需包括：
（1）你的观点
（2）你的理由
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。
Nowadays, many traditional festivals are becoming more and more commercialized. In my opinion,…__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
浙江省A9协作体2025学年第二学期期中联考
高一英语参考答案
一、听力：（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CAABA 6-10 CBBCC 11-15 AABAB 16-20 CBCBB
二、阅读理解：（共两节，满分50分）
21-23 DBC 24-27 BDBA 28-31 DABA 32-35 DCBD
36-40 AFCEG
三、语言运用：（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DADCA 46-50 BDABB 51-55 CDACB
第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. creates 57. devotion 58. masters 59. living
60. herself 61. immediately 62. which/ that 63. to bring
64. inspired 65. a
第三节：单词拼写（每小题1分，满分10分）
66.origin 67.eager 68.enables 69.discount
70.talent 71.tough 72.charged 73.ranging
74.upset 75.typical
第四节：完成句子（每小题3分，满分15分）
76. has kept track of / has been keeping track of
77. is joined to
78. absorbed in / absorbing themselves in
79. take advantage of
80. for the benefit of
四、写作：（共两节，满分40分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
Nowadays, many traditional festivals are becoming more and more commercialized. In my opinion, this trend does weaken their true meaning.
First, people often care more about shopping and discounts than about family reunions or cultural customs. For example, during the Spring Festival, many focus on online sales instead of making dumplings together. Second, festivals are driven too much by business. The warm feelings and traditional spirit are slowly disappearing.
Therefore, we should keep track of the real values of our festivals and celebrate them in a simpler way. Commercialization may bring fun, but it shouldn’t take away the heart of our traditions.
听力材料
Text 1：候车
W: This place looks so modern — feels like a shopping center, but I’m actually just waiting for the train.
M: Yeah, they built this new station last year. Would you like to grab a coffee while you wait
Text 2：跑步计划调整
W: I used to run only once a week at night, but now I run every morning at 6:00.
M: That’s a big change. What made you start running every day
W: I realized one run a week wasn’t enough to keep me healthy. Plus, morning runs help me start the day clear - headed.
Text 3：校园 AI 助手使用
W: The new campus AI assistant can already help book study rooms and answer basic questions.
M: That saves a trip to the admin office. Does it handle library renewals too
W: Not yet, but that feature is coming next month.
Text 4：城市 “一刻钟便民生活圈”
M: Our neighborhood now has a grocery, clinic, and repair shop all within a 15 - minute walk.
W: It’s so convenient, especially for my grandparents. They don’t have to travel far for daily needs.
M: Exactly. It improves the quality of life.
Text 5：邻里关系
W: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I haven’t seen you around lately. Were you on another business trip
M: No, actually. My son took me on a road trip, and we had a wonderful time together, so I wasn’t at home for the past few days.
Text 6：数字反哺行动
M: ⑥Why are teens teaching seniors to use smartphones
W: ⑥It’s part of our "Digital Bridge" project. A lot of seniors feel left out when families only share photos online. Teens are stepping in to help them reconnect.
M: So, what do they learn
W: They learn how to make video calls, use health apps, and even handle online banking. ⑦But more importantly, they regain their confidence.
M: That’s really heartwarming.
W: Yes, ⑥it’s not just about technology — it’s about connecting generations and bridging the digital gap.
Text 7：修复物件：记忆 + 可持续性 + 连接
M: Jenny, do you repair things these days
W: I recently tried to fix a fan, but finding the right part was a pain. It made me think about my grandfather, though. He used to mend everything — his old radio, even his shoes. ⑧Now, people just throw things away instead of even trying to fix them.
M: ⑧The value of repairing is overlooked. ⑨My uncle still wears a jacket from the 1980s. It’s worn, but he fixed it several times. It’s more than just an object; it holds memories.
W: Exactly. Those old objects have a story. ⑩My mom’s sewing machine is from the 1970s. It still works perfectly because she knows how to care for it.
M: ⑧We’ve lost the habit of mending. Now it’s often easier — and sometimes cheaper — just to buy new. But repairing isn’t just practical; it’s about preserving memories and reducing waste.
Text 8：学习小组改变模式
M: I’m home... and starving!
W: I’ve got food ready for you. You seem in a better mood today. Did something good happen
M: Oh, absolutely! Our math group finally worked well this week.
W: Really That’s a surprise. Usually, you come home exhausted. What changed
M: We stopped trying to solve every question together from the very start.
W: How did that help
M: Well, first, our team leader gave each person about ten minutes to think independently. Then, we came together to discuss and compare our ideas.
W: That sounds like a smart approach.
M: It really was. The individual thinking time allowed each person to come up with their own solution, so when we shared, we had more ideas to discuss.
W: So, independent work first made your teamwork more effective
M: Exactly! It felt much more organized.
Text 9：新时代下爱好的重要性
W: Today, we’re speaking with Jake, a teenager navigating life in the age of AI. Jake, how do you
manage yourself with all the distractions from technology
M: It’s tough, but I try to set boundaries. I take breaks from screens. I read or draw for at least 30 minutes to relax.
W: You’re self - disciplined. How do reading and art help you
M: Reading lets me escape from the constant noise of tech. Fantasy books like Harry Potter help me focus and engage my mind. Drawing, especially nature sketches, helps me relax and clears my head.
W: Sounds useful. Do your friends do anything similar
M: Yes, some of them do. Lisa’s journals keep her thoughts organized. Bob plays guitar when he feels overwhelmed. These hobbies help us disconnect from tech and stay grounded.
W: It’s great to see that. What advice would you give to others struggling with technology
M: Find a balance. Make time for art, reading, or music. These activities help keep our minds healthy and prevent burnout.
W: Thanks for sharing, Jake!
M: Happy to!
Text 10：候鸟迁徙公民科学
W: Every spring, I participate in a citizen science project, like eBird, focused on monitoring bird species and behaviors along the coast. We document everything — bird species, their numbers, and their behaviors — across various locations. The data we collect is crucial for scientists who use it to track the impacts of climate change on bird migration patterns.
As volunteers, we spend hours walking along the shore, field glasses in hand, observing and noting down every sighting. We take detailed notes on things like the time of day, the weather conditions, and any changes in the birds’ movements; we also track their nesting sites, feeding habits, and flight directions.
Last year, we spotted several endangered spoon - billed sandpipers, which was an incredible find. Their appearance suggests that the habitat they rely on might be recovering, a hopeful sign in the face of environmental challenges.
Some people still think bird counting is just a hobby, but when thousands of volunteers contribute, we become the planet’s eyes. This isn’t simply birdwatching; it’s about taking responsibility, understanding ecosystems, and taking action to protect them.

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