辽宁省鞍山市2025-2026学年高一上学期期末英语试卷

这是一份辽宁省鞍山市2025-2026学年高一上学期期末英语试卷，共14页。试卷主要包含了5分，满分7，15，5分,满分37， cvers， generatins等内容，欢迎下载使用。
考试时间：120分钟满分：150分
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。每段对话读两遍。
例: Hw much is the shirt?
A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.
答案是 C。
What did the man frget t take?
His clck.B. His keys.C. His lunch bag.
Hw des the wman find Parkash?
He is humrus.B. He is gd at learning.C. He always thinks t much.
What is the relatinship between the speakers?
Family members.B. Gd friends.C. C-wrkers.
What is the cnversatin mainly abut?
A park.B. A shw.C. Chinese culture.
Why is Mike very cheerful tday?
His team wn a basketball match.
He has finished the entrance exams.
He can study at his dream university.
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。
Whse perfrmance impressed the wman mst?
A magician's.B. A hst's.C. A little girl's.
Hw many times did the little girl nd in 15 secnds?
17 times.B.27 times.C.35 times.
英语 第1页(共10页)
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
Where des the wman strngly suggest the man g?
T Sagrada Família.B. T Picass Museum.C. T Park Güell.
Hw lng des the man plan t spend in Sitges?
Five days.B. Three days.C. Tw days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
Which f the fllwing d the speakers bth need?
Milk.B. Carrts.C. Apples.
What is the wman's daughter crazy abut?
Tmat sauce.B. Pasta.C. Chips.
What is the man likely t d next?
Pay the bill.B. Pick sme milk.C. Buy sme fruits.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。
What animal is Cc?
A dg.B. A parrt.C. A cat.
What is Sunny like in the wman's pinin?
Smart.B. Curius.C. Friendly.
What happened t the wman yesterday?
She lst a cncert ticket.
She gt bitten by a rabbit.
Her phne stpped wrking.
What d the speakers decide t d at last?
Lk up animal-related idims.
Observe sme animals.
Make a shpping list.
听第10段材料，回答第17至 20题。
Why did Mate start the recycling prgram?
T prtect the envirnment.
T supprt a baseball team.
T help his father ut.
What majr achievement has Mate's recycling prgram gt?
It wn a natinal award.
It cllected 350,000 bttles.
It benefited at least 50 lcal yuth grups.
When was Mate awarded a Glria Barrn Prize?
In 2020.B. In 2023.C. In 2025.
What did Mate encurage peple t d in the end?
Be creative and take actin.
Be pen t thers' advice.
Be ne's wn her.
英语 第2页(共10页)
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
Over the centuries, we have discvered mre abut ur wrld, and think that everything that culd be discvered already has been. But the truth is that the wrld hlds many mre secrets waiting t be revealed. Here are fur places that have yet t be pened up cmpletely.
The Mariana Trench
The deepest and darkest place in the cean is the 11,000-meter-deep Mariana Trench. Due t cld temperatures and huge water pressure, the deep cean is ttally unfriendly t humans. Althugh technlgical advances have led t the discvery f many new varieties f deep-sea animals n the cean flr, there is a lt mre t be learned.
The Amazn rainfrest
The Amazn rainfrest is said t make up arund 50% f all f the rainfrests in the wrld. Interest in its climate and resurces has resulted in certain explratins. Hwever, due t the extreme difficulty in getting t and entering the regin, full explratin f it has been almst impssible. Up t nw,2.5 millin insect species and 400,000 plant species have been fficially dcumented.
Greenland
Abut 81% f Greenland is cvered in ice, s it is almst cmpletely unppulated. Greenland has nly been explred t a limited extent, as the climate is quite unsuitable fr human life. Althugh research explratins are currently being carried ut, the mst interesting research in Greenland might tell us mre abut the past than the present.
Deserts
It is almst impssible t survive lng perids f time in the desert. Thus, desert explratins have frequently had terrible results - many peple are knwn t have died n such explratins. It is unclear whether anything f particular interest wuld be uncvered by further research int deserts, althugh there are animal and plant species there which are special.
Why is the Amazn rainfrest nt fully explred?
Unclear research results.
Difficulty in reaching the regin.
The unwelcming envirnments.
Lack f interest in its climate and resurces.
Which f the fur lcatins may prvide mre infrmatin f the past?
The Mariana Trench.B. The Amazn rainfrest.
C. Deserts.D. Greenland.
Where is the text prbably taken frm?
A news reprt.B. A club pster.
C. A bk review.D. A science magazine.
英语 第3页(共10页)
B
In the medieval(中世纪的) hillside village f Scann, Italy, 94-year-ld Margherita Cialletta has spent ver seven decades wearing her cmmunity's centuries-ld traditinal dress - a dark wl gwn with lng sleeves and a cttn headscarf. "I' ve always liked this dress;I am prud t wear it," she tld reprters, even when her husband nce disagreed. After her tw sisters, wh als dressed traditinally, passed away, she became the last persn in Scann t keep this daily custm alive.
A lifelng resident f Scann, she has lived in the same stne huse since 1950. At 94, she still manages life independently: cleaning her garden, cking lcal cuisines like handmade pasta, and taking walks. Her devtin turned her int a lcal icn(偶像) nicknamed"L' Ultima Regina"("the Last Queen"), drawing turists' eagerness t take her pht. She welcmes mst but admits crwds can make her angry, with family members ccasinally having t manage crwds.
Over the years, Ciarletta has watched Scann change. Like many suburban twns, its ppulatin has fallen frm 4,000 t 1,600 as families left fr cities. She misses the ld cmmunity but embraces mdern cmfrt,The lifestyle I lead nw is way better... I'm happy with my life.
Beynd prtecting cultural heritage, her stry shines fr its life attitude: a firm devtin t what she values, gentle insistence in face f change, and satisfactin that balances traditin and the present. She stands as a timeless example f living with purpse and grace.
What is special abut Ciarletta?
She is the busiest persn f her family.
She is the nly persn t wear the traditinal dress.
She is the last persn t live in the village f Scann, Italy.
She is the ldest resident f the traditinal village f Italy.
What made Ciarletta a lcal icn?
A. Her ld age.B. Her values.C. Her devtin.D. Her ppularity.
Which f the fllwing best describes Margherita Ciarletta?
Rmantic and hard-wrking.B. Curius and easy-ging.
C. Hnest and kind-hearted.D. Independent and pen-minded.
What is the text mainly abut?
An ld lady keeping a traditin alive.
A family maintaining a centuries-ld custm.
A medieval village f Italy drawing attentin.
A centuries-ld traditinal dress gaining ppularity.
C
In an age where we can dwnlad a bk in secnds r rder a nvel nline with a single click, lcal bkstres might seem like things f the past. But walk int Pwell's City f Bks - a 50-year-ld institutin with miles f shelves and czy reading crners - and yu' ll see why these
英语 第4页(共10页)
stres are still thriving (兴旺发达的). Lcal bkstres ffer smething that e-bks and nline
retailers can't.
Pwell's is mre than just a place t buy bks. It hsts weekly bk clubs where readers discuss everything frm classic literature t cntemprary fictin. Lcal authrs ften stp by fr bk signings. The staff ffer persnalized recmmendatins n their wn lve f bks. "A custmer tld me she lved histrical fictin set in Japan," said Maria, a Pwell's emplyee f 10 years. "I recmmended'Pachink' by Min Jin Lee, and she came back the next day t thank me, saying it was ne f the best bks she'd ever read."
This kind f cnnectin is what keeps peple cming back t lcal bkstres. They are spaces fr slw, intentinal reading. Lcal bkstres ften serve as the heart f the cmmunity - hsting stry time fr kids, fundraisers fr lcal schls, and events that bring neighbrs tgether.
Of curse, lcal bkstres face real challenges. Rising rent and cmpetitin frm nline giants like Amazn make it hard fr small businesses t survive. But many are finding ways t adapt. Sme ffer subscriptin services, where custmers get a new bk each mnth based n their interests. Others partner with lcal schls and libraries t hst events. And mre and mre readers are chsing t shp lcally.
A 2025 survey fund that 78 percent f readers feel a"persnal cnnectin" t their lcal bkstre. In a wrld that's increasingly digital and discnnected, lcal bkstres remind us f the jy f hlding a physical bk, talking t a fellw reader, and being part f smething bigger than urselves. They' re nt just stres - they' re treasures that help keep ur cmmunities and ur lve f reading alive.
What is the functin f the first paragraph?
T set an example.B. T explain an idea.
C. T intrduce the tpic.D. T prvide the details.
Why des the authr mentin an emplyee recmmending bks?
T shw custmers trust in Pwell Bkstre.
T shw staff's persnal preference fr bks.
T shw activities that draw the public attentin.
T shw bkstres are nt just a place t buy bks.
What challenge d lcal bkstres face?
The increase in huse rent.
Custmers' varius interests.
The influence f lcal cmmunities.
Cmpetitin amng lcal bkstres.
Accrding t the last paragraph, what might be an example f"persnal cnnectin"?
Reading bks nline.B. Talking t ther readers.
C. Jining a lcal cmmunity.D. Buying mre bks.
英语 第5页(共10页)
D
Grwing up, I avided team sprts at all csts. Eye-hand crdinatin(协调) just isn't my strength. Plus, I am extremely afraid f cmpetitin. Pair the tw tgether and sprt became a surce f disappintment rather than fun. But recent studies have made me rethink that attitude. It turns ut that grup exercise, may be better fr ur health than wrking ut alne.
A 2023 analysis fund that participating in sprt is linked with lwer stress, less anxiety and better mental health. And these effects were especially prnunced in team sprts. The scial aspect may als enhance sprt's physical benefits with mre likelihd f shwing up. In a 2024 study, mre than 770 participants received a cash reward each day they visited the gym. But sme f them als had t bring a friend t cash in. These peple turned up abut 35 percent mre frequently than thse wh culd arrive.
Anther research has revealed that this enjyment might even imprve perfrmance. One study. f peple wh tk part in free cmmunal runs fund that thse wh did s with friends and family felt mre energized and ran faster. Research int cmpetitive rwers, meanwhile, discvered that thse wh lked at a pht f a lved ne while rwing culd exercise fr abut 20 per cent lnger than thse staring at a stranger's pht.
The phenmenn is prbably related t hw we prcess fatigue (疲劳). It is ur brain, nt ur
muscles, that ultimately generates feelings f exhaustin. Fatigue is prtective; it stps us frm pushing beynd ur physical limit and risking injury. S exercising with a buddy culd signal t ur brain that we are safe, allwing us t exercise lnger.
I find this cmfrting. It has als helped me t fcus n the cperative aspect f sprts, instead f their cmpetitive side. I am running a half-marathn with my best friend sn and she has suggested we run side by side. I think that may be just what I need t help me crss the finish line.
Why did the authr avid team sprts?
He was nt gd at sprts and feared cmpetitin.
He had pr eyesight and lacked cmpetitive spirits.
He didn't d well in cmpetitin and was frustrated by it.
He preferred ding sprts n his wn and disliked teamwrk.
What is the pssible meaning f"cash in" in paragraph 2?
Raise mney.B. Make a frtune.
C. Get a cash reward.D. Give mney t the friend.
What can we learn abut fatigue frm paragraph 4?
Wrking ut alne prevents us frm fatigue.
Fatigue can push us beynd ur physical limit.
It is ur muscles that tell us we suffer frm fatigue.
Fatigue is a state f mind prtecting us frm getting injured.
Which is the best title fr the text?
Let's Start Ding SprtsB. Stp Wrking Out by Yurself
Pay Regular Visits t GymsD. G fr Cmpetitive Sprts
英语 第6页(共10页)
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
Everybdy wants a healthy relatinship with their dad. When yur dad is happy with yu, yu' ll
get the best treatment frm him and mst likely be happy t.36. By fcusing n the way
yu interact with yur dad and the things yu d in life, yu can achieve a happy family relatinship. Spend time with him. It can be difficult t spend time with yur dad, especially during schl days as yur schedule is busy and yur dad is at wrk. Making that extra effrt t spend time with
him and share yur pinins and thughts will strengthen the bnd between yu. 37. This can be a great time t talk and discuss the events f the day, anything that yu' re wrried abut r anything that's imprtant. If yur dad shares things t, shw him yu were listening by asking him abut it later.
Ask him fr advice. Cnsider asking yur dad fr advice n schl wrk r friendships r matters f finance if yu have r are seeking a jb. This will shw him his pinin matters. 38 , he can still give yu advice n hw t apprach it r where yu can best learn hw t apprach it.
Shw affectin. 39 . Speak t him in caring wrds, in a warm tne f vice, r shw him affectin thrugh hugs and kisses. Sme dads dn't like being t affectinate and even yu might find it strange t be physically affectinate. Knw that caring human tuch is a basic need.
40 . It can be difficult nt t answer back, especially if yu dn't agree with smething
yur dad is saying r if he' s nt granting yu permissin fr smething yu desperately want. Exercise sme self-discipline and wait t have a discussin when yu' re calm. If yu' re feeling angry, take slw, deep breaths t help yu calm dwn. If yu can, sit dwn and have a drink f cl water.
This shuld help yu calm dwn.
Respect him even if yu disagree
Shw yur dad that yu lve him
Give yurself a few minutes befre decisin
Try t have at least ne meal with him in a day
Hwever, it can be difficult t please yur father
If yur father has encuntered similar situatins
Even if yur dad desn't have experience with a certain situatin
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)
英语 第7页(共10页)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a heartwarming act f genersity(慷慨), a stranger stepped in t cver the cst f an unclaimed(未认
领的) pizza rder at PizzArma, 41 a disappinting situatin int a stry f 42 .
The incident began when a wman called PizzArma and 43 16 pizzas fr pick-up the next day. The next day came, and she never 44. The pizza had t be thrwn away, leaving the small business with a significant 45. "I can't see why smene wuld d that t anybdy, let alne a small business," the manager Keefer tld a lcal TV statin, 46 n the truble the incident caused. Keefer received anther call fr a large rder. This time, the caller had an unexpected request - he wanted t 47 fr the 16 pizzas that were never picked up. Keefer was initially dubtful, fearing a 48 f the previus experience. Hwever, when the man ffered t pay ver the phne, Keefer realized this was n 49 .
The generus 50 was Travis, wh had learned abut PizzArma' s difficulty. With a
backgrund in the pizza industry and a deep sense f 51 fr the help he had received during
52 times, Travis felt urgent t lend a hand.
"I have a lt f gratitude t peple wh have helped me ut in similar 53 where I was in need and they helped me 54 ." Travis said, "Any time yu can 55 a wrng, when yu have the ability, why nt d it?"
A. changingB. breakingC. dividingD. translating
A. hnestyB. patienceC. attractinD. kindness
A. madeB. chseC. rderedD. received
A. gt thrughB. came acrssC. turned dwnD. shwed up
A. gapB. scarC. lssD. panic
A. relyingB. livingC. reflectingD. depending
A. payB. fferC. chargeD. spend
A. stageB. repeatC. prcessD. memry
A. trickB. trackC. styleD. danger
A. waiterB. callerC. reprterD. manager
A. humrB. gratitudeC. achievementD. respnsibility
A. hardB. braveC. specialD. rdinary
A. directinsB. situatinsC. impressinsD. instructins
A. eventfullyB. regularlyC. uncnditinallyD. unwillingly
A. slwB. clseC. nearD. right
英语 第8页(共10页)
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。
On July 11,2025, the Xixia Imperial Tmbs(帝陵) were 56 (fficial) added t the
UNESCO Wrld Heritage List during the 47th Wrld Heritage Cmmittee meeting in Paris. This
57 (recgnize) marks China's 60th Wrld Heritage site, highlighting their unusual value t
human civilizatin(文明).
Lcated at the eastern ft f the Helan Muntains in Yinchuan, Ningxia, the site58 (cver) nearly 40 square kilmeters. It includes nine imperial tmbs, ruins f ancient buildings,59 a gd 1,000-year-ld fld-cntrl system. These tmbs belng 60 the Xixia Dynasty (1038-1227), funded by the Tangut peple.
UNESCO recgnized the site fr shwing cultural exchange. The tmb designs reflect the dynasty' s rle as 61 cultural bridge alng the ancient Silk Rad. China began preparing the Wrld Heritage in 2011. At the Paris meeting, the decisin was apprved in just nine minutes,62 (shw) strng internatinal supprt.
This milestne ensures ur cultural treasures are prtected fr future 63 (generatin).
The hnur nt nly celebrates China's rich histry but als calls n everyne 64 (prtect) the human heritage. Nw it stands as a symbl f China' s rich cultural heritage, 65 reminds us t prtect such sites.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，一名在英国高中读书的中国交换生。你所在的学校将举办一个介绍各国传
统节日的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿介绍中国的春节，内容包括：
春节的意义和习俗；
你对春节的感受。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右；
The Spring Festival
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
英语第9页(共10页)
第二节 (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。
I am the Pine Tree
There is an award-winning painting f a pine tree by me n the wall f my bedrm. It has strng and straight branches and the upper nes lifted gently tward the sun. Mre impressively, the tree's rts grw and reach utward. I have been keeping it, as it sees my change.
I have been quite int painting, and in the 8th grade, there was a five-day art camp I had been lking frward t. S I asked my friend Mandy t attend it with me. Hwever, she said,"Tessa, yu' re the artist." She smiled. "My little brther thught the rses I painted were rcket ships.""Yu may nt think yu can draw, but yu can learn," I said in my mst encuraging vice. I really didn't want t g alne. Mandy giggled but refused.
Later, I called my friends Emily and Yshik. Yshik was ging t the fair, and Emily wuld be ut f twn in July. I sighed and drpped my head dwn. I thught abut the art camp and wished I was a little braver. Mandy culd make friends with a whle buslad f kids in 10 minutes, but there were butterflies in my stmach when I didn't knw anyne arund me. "What's wrng?" Mm asked. "Nne f my friends are ging t the camp with me." I whispered sadly. She knew I had a hard time jumping int smething with n familiar faces arund. "Maybe next year." I sighed, "I'm ging utside t draw the Westns' pine tree."
By the time I started sketching, I had made myself believe that I was happy nt t attend the camp. I was s fcused that I didn't ntice my mther's cming. "My girl, yu' ve dne a great jb catching the strength f that tree n paper." Mm said excitedly, "but I have planted pine trees befre, when I wrked fr the park. S yu have t spread ut the rts near the surface s that the tree can
get enugh water and grw tall. If yu plant the rt t deep, the tree withers(凋零). My girl, yu can als try t grw ut f yur cmfrt zne (舒适区)." She lked at me purpsefully and then returned t the huse.
注意：
续写词数应为150个左右；
Suddenly I realized if I wanted t grw, I had t grw ut.
My applicatin fr the art camp was successful and the five days saw my grwth.
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
英语 第10页(共10页)
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5.BACBC6-10 CBACB11-15ABAAC16-20 ABCBA
第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
第一节 21-23 BDD24-27 BCDA28-31 CDAB32-35 ACDB
第二节 36-40 EDGBA
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45. ADCDC46-50. CABAB51-55. BABCD
第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
第四部分 写作（共 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）
The Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is the mst imprtant traditinal festival celebrating the cming f a new year with hpes fr gd frtune and prsperity.
During this festive ccasin, family member will return t their hmes wherever they are t enjy a big family reunin. Peple will decrate their windws with psters r paper cutting, set ff firewrks, and put up cuplets n their drs. The Spring Festival family dinner, where family members sit arund the tables, enjying dumplings and making tast t each ther, is f great value t all the Chinese peple.
I lve the Spring Festival nt nly because I get sme lucky mney, but als because it’s a time t build a strnger bnd f a family.
第二节 （满分 25 分）
Suddenly I realized if I wanted t grw, I had t grw ut. I was planting myself int ne deep spt because it felt safer. Althugh I wasn’t like Mandy wh was ppular and utging, I shuldn’t let my fear stp my pursuit f smething I really liked. I std up, went int the huse and said determinedly t Mm, “I will attend the camp by myself!” Mm lked me in my eye, full f lve and encuragement, saying, “Like the pwerful tall pine in ur yard, yu can always reach unfamiliar places t make yurself strnger.” Then I picked up my pen and filled in the applicatin, expecting eagerly t be admitted.
My applicatin fr the art camp was successful and the five days saw my grwth. At the very beginning, I wasn’t brave enugh t cmmunicate with unfamiliar faces. Every time, I wanted t quit, the image f the pine tree kept ppping up in my mind, which inspired me t make friends with shared interest. And my painting f the pine and the stry behind it wn a lt
56. fficially
57. recgnitin
58. cvers
59. and
60. t
61. a
62. shwing
63. generatins
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Text 1
M: Hey, why are yu back? Did yu frget t clck ff?
W: N, I left my lunch bag n my ffice desk. I’m s frgetful.
M: That happens. I frgt my keys last week and even left my phne n the desk nce. Text 2
W: Parkash brings happiness wherever he is. He can always make us laugh.
M: I agree. Besides, he’s gd at learning, and he can think abut things in a lgical way. Text 3
M: I haven’t seen my children fr a week. I’m aching fr hme.
W: I knw hw yu feel. I als miss my friends. The bss prmised us that we can have a lng vacatin after this business trip.
Text 4
M: I went t a phtgraphy shw at a nearby park yesterday. W: What’s it abut?
M: It fcuses n the changes in China ver these years, cvering varius aspects like technlgy, culture, and peple’s daily lives.
W: Sunds great! Text 5
W: Mike seems very happy tday. Did he get a ticket t the basketball match?
M: N. He gt admitted t his dream university. He studied hard fr the entrance exams. W: Oh, that explains it.
Text 6
M: The 2025 Spring Festival Gala was really amazing, wasn’t it? I like the magic shw best!
The magician really did a great jb.
W: I think that little girl wh kept ndding stle the shw. I culdn’t take my eyes ff her.
M: I knw! She was cute. While the hst was talking, she kept ndding. She ndded 27 times in 15 secnds.
W: She really made the gala mre interesting.
M: Yeah, many peple called her “the mst dedicated yung perfrmer”.
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M: I’m ging t Spain fr a business trip next mnth and I have five days fr travelling. Yu’re frm Spain. Can yu give me sme tips?
W: Sure! Yu can visit Barcelna first and spend three days there. I highly recmmend yu t visit Sagrada Família. Its unique architecture is impressive. Pak Güell and Picass Museum are als well wrth visiting.
M: Sunds nice. What else?
W: Then, yu can take a thirty-minute train ride t Sitges t enjy its beautiful beaches in the fllwing tw days.
M: That’s a great plan! Thanks a tn. Text 8
W: Hey, Ethan! What are yu getting tday?
M: Hi, Sarah! I’m getting sme milk and bread. Hw abut yu?
W: I need t buy sme fruits and vegetables. I think I’ll pick sme apples and carrts.
M: Sunds healthy! I’ll als get sme carrts. My wife needs them fr the salad. D yu want t buy sme snacks?
W: Sure, I lve chips.
M: I have a sweet tth, s maybe I’ll get sme chclate fr myself. And I’ll get sme ckies fr my sn.
W: Gd chice! Well, here is the pasta I need fr dinner and a jar f tmat sauce fr my daughter. She’s crazy abut it.
M: Anyway, I’ll get sme milk and bread first. W: OK.
Text 9
M: Linda, d yu have any pets at hme?
W: Yes, I have a pet dg named Cc. He makes my life full f fun. I als have a parrt named Sunny. He is smart and can imitate lts f sunds.
M: Cl! I read a magazine just nw. There are sme really interesting animal-related idims in it, like “Barking dgs seldm bite”.
W: Cc seldm barks, except when he sees strangers. I think he is generally friendly.
M: That’s lvely. There’s als “Curisity killed the cat”. It reminds us nt t be verly curius.
W: S true! I clicked n a link that prmised free cncert tickets yesterday, and my phne suddenly stpped wrking. It’s like the idim was warning us abut this kind f risk. Hey,
since we’re bth interested in animal-related idims, shall we lk up mre abut ther animals? We can make a list.
M: Sunds perfect. We can divide the wrk. Yu search fr the idims abut lins. And I’ll lk fr thse abut ther animals like hrses and rabbits. Then we can share them with each ther and discuss hw they apply t real-life situatins.
W: Deal! Text 10
W: Recycling is gd fr the envirnment. It can als benefit a cmmunity in surprising ways. Mate Lange, 15, knws this well. On weekends, yu’ll find him srting thrugh glass and plastic bttles in his hmetwn f Indian River, Michigan, where he leads a cmmunity recycling prgram.
Mate started the prgram in 2020. He was 11 and in the sixth grade, playing baseball with the Nrthern Michigan Cyclnes. The team was new and needed mney t travel t cmpetitins. Mate gt a plan.
“There were always cans and bttles n the rad,” he tld TIME fr Kids. In Michigan, these can be cllected and “becme” cash. With his father’s help, Mate started a bttle and can drive. It raised $7,500. “We built up s much mney in just a few weeks,” he said. “S I said, ‘Why dn’t we keep this ging as lng as we can?’” Since then, his recycling effrt has raised $350,000 and helped at least 50 lcal yuth grups.
In 2023, Mate was awarded a Glria Barrn Prize fr Yung Heres. The award hnrs kids and teens wh are wrking t help thers and prtect the planet. Mate believes everyne can — and shuld — be f service. “Just d a little bit t help make the wrld a better place,” he said. “Be creative, have an idea and build n it.”