1 . 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 November 2023, China launched a three-year action plan to promote the use of bamboo as a replacement     1     plastic. Actually, I’ve been using bamboo products more often over the years.

The look and feel of bamboo are absolutely above and beyond plastic,     2     there must be more positive aspects to bamboo other than just aesthetics (美学). When compared to    3     (healthy) plastic, bamboo is a highly renewable, natural material that is biodegradable (可生物降解的) and     4     (become) the “green gold” of modern times in recent years because it has so many good qualities.     5     (live) in a time when most of our homes are filled with plastic, I think it’s time     6     (wake) up to the green alternative and realize     7     (it) full potential as a planet protector.

This super-powered plant is actually a grass and looks like a weed in terms of     8     quickly it can grow and where it can live. The production costs of bamboo are     9     (extreme) low due to the easy availability of this material, and it requires almost zero adjustment when people produce bamboo products. From household objects to decorative settings, the quantity of uses bamboo has     10     (go) beyond our wildest dreams and I’d love to see it becoming more popular as time goes on.

2 . What foods do you use to celebrate with your family? Do you eat something special on your birthday or holidays? Among the Hopi people, many foods for special celebrations are made from corn.

The Hopi people are Native Americans who live in Black Mesa, Arizona, USA. They grow special types of corn with long roots (根), which help the corn reach water in the ground in the hot and dry desert (沙漠).     1     In fact, in Hopi tradition, corn is the first solid food a baby eats.

The Hopi use each color of corn for something different. For example, blue corn is used to make some traditional Hopi foods. Piki is one Hopi food made with blue com. It is like a paper-thin, rolled pancake.     2     When a new baby is born, cobs (玉米棒子) of white corn are placed in the baby’s cradle (摇篮).     3     When girls grow up, they grind (磨碎) com for four days as part of their Coming of Age Ceremony. The Hopi also grind com by hand for wedding ceremonies.

    4     For example, in some Hopi villages, women walk down the Mesa to gather water and firewood every day. Men in those villages run up to 40 miles to their farms every day to grow corn, bean, and chili pepper crops. Other Hopi live in modern homes and use modern technology in their daily lives.     5     Corn is an important part of Hopi life today.

A．The Hopi people have a long history.

B．Corn is also used in Hopi ceremonies.

C．There are different types of corn as well.

D．Corn plays an important role in the Hopi diet.

E．Some Hopi today still live as they did hundreds of years ago.

F．White corn is used to wish a baby good health and long life.

G．But both groups still practice Hopi spirituality and other traditions.

3 . Why did the woman’s plants die, according to the man?

A．From not enough water.

B．From not enough sun.

C．From not enough plant food.

4 . A Fish and Wildlife Service proposal would protect the whitebark pine as an endangered species. Whitebark pines can live for up to 1,000 years and grow at elevations (海拔) as high as 12,000 feet. Environmentalists had requested the government in 1991 and again in 2008 to protect the trees. A nonnative fungus (真菌) has been killing whitebark pines for a century. More recently, the trees have proved vulnerable (易受伤的) to tiny insects that have killed large areas of forest.

The whitebark pines have almost disappeared in some areas, including the eastern edge of Yellowstone National Park, where they are a source of food for threatened grizzly bears (灰熊). This makes the government’s declaration of the Yellowstone area’s grizzly bears as a restored species a lie.

After being blamed for not taking steps to protect the trees, wildlife officials in 2011 admitted that whitebark pines needed protection, but they didn’t act rapidly, saying other species faced more immediate threats.

A lawyer for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which made the formal request for protection in 2008, expressed his disappointment that it took so long but said the proposal was still worth celebrating.

The government’s proposal described the threats to the trees as immediate and said the whitebark pines were one of many plants expected to be harmed as climate change moves faster than they can adapt. “Whitebark pines survive at high elevations already, so there is little remaining habitat in many areas for the species to move to higher elevations in response to warmer temperatures,” Fish and Wildlife Service officials wrote.

Government officials are working with researchers and private groups on plans to gather seed from trees, grow them in greenhouses and then plant them back on the landscape, according to Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Amy Nicholas. A proposal of that nationwide restoration is expected by the end of this year. “We do have options to restore this species,” Nicholas said.

1. What do we know about whitebark pines?

A．They are long-lived, high-elevation trees.

B．They have a strong resistance to nonnative fungi.

C．The government used to care about protecting them.

D．They and small insects depend on each other for survival.

2. What makes the government’s announcement about grizzly bears a lie?

A．Grizzly bears are no longer threatened.

B．The whitebark pines have almost disappeared.

C．The population of grizzly bears has increased greatly.

D．The government is actually doing nothing to protect bears.

3. Which of the following would the lawyer agree with?

A．Better late than never.	B．All roads lead to Rome.
C．Never do things by halves.	D．The first step is the hardest.

4. What is Amy Nicholas’ attitude toward saving whitebark pines?

A．Irresponsible.

B．Doubtful.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncertain.

5 . Imagine you are on a beautiful tropical beach. The blue water shines in the sun, and the sand is warm under your feet. You notice a small fruit in the sand. It looks like a little green apple. You pick it up and smell it... it smells sweet. But whatever you do. Don’t take a bite!

This is the fruit of the manchineel tree. It is the most poisonous tree in America. You can find it in Florida, as well as in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

If you were to eat the fruit, it would taste delicious. But then your mouth would start to burn. Your throat would tighten and make it difficult to breathe. You could even die.

The fruit isn’t the only risky part of the manchineel tree. The tree is full of milky white sap. Sap is a liquid that flows through a plant, like blood flows through a person. The manchineel’s sap is hazardous. If it gets on your skin, it will cause painful blisters. So don’t try to cut down these trees, because you could get sap all over you!

And if you try to burn manchineel wood, the smoke will choke and blind you.

Manchineel trees are dangerous, but they’re also an important part of the environments where they grow. Manchineels protect beaches with their strong roots. The roots help stop sand and soil from washing away. This is good for the plants, animals, and people living nearby. There aren’t many manchineel trees left in the world. So even though they’re harmful, people are trying to protect them. Still, if you see one, stay away!

1. What do we know about the manchineel tree?

A．It looks ugly.	B．Its fruit is dangerous.
C．Its fruit tastes terrible.	D．It grows in cool places.

2. What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Clear.	B．Smelly.
C．Sweet.	D．Unsafe.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To help people choose fruit.

B．To introduce the manchincel tree.

C．To improve people’s sense of safety.

D．To attract people to tropical beaches.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the most important thing when planning a garden?

A．Growing what one loves.

B．Picking the right soil.

C．Choosing the location of the garden.

2. How many things do people need to plan before starting a garden?

A．5.

B．4.

C．3.

3. What is the advantage of growing from young plants?

A．They’re less expensive.

B．They grow more easily.

C．Their fruits will grow big enough.

4. What does the speaker suggest people do in the end?

A．Plant right before the growing season.

B．Ask an expert for the right soil.

C．Enjoy the process of planting.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the passage about?

A．Several women living under the sea.

B．Sea plants.

C．Sea animals.

2. What do the women want to find out?

A．How the sea animals live.

B．How the sea plants grow.

C．Both A and B.

3. How many days did the women live under the sea?

A．Five days.

B．Two weeks.

C．A week.

8 . 根据所给的首字母或汉语意思，在空白处填入恰当的单词(每空一词)。

Herbal tea has v    1     health benefits. Many people enjoy herbal tea because it can have a positive effect on energy levels. If you haven’t been feeling very well, drink some ginger tea to give your     2     (免疫) system a helping hand. Mint tea, meanwhile, is good for d    3    .

9 . Looking for a big-leafed houseplant that will make a statement in your room and decorate yourhome? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

Peace Lily

Extremely easy to look after, this popular, flowering plant is very tolerant and undemanding. It is a beloved houseplant for its large, glossy oval leaves and unusual white spoon-shaped flowers. Typically blooming in the spring, this lovely plant can effectively brighten up a living space.

African Mask Plant

This indoor plant is a smaller plant with large dark green leaves that are shaped like a heart. Native to tropical (热带的) parts of Africa, it prefers high heat and high humidity. That can be somewhat a tricky task for the average plant owner to achieve in their home, who is likely to have trouble duplicating (复制) these steamy conditions.

Snake plant

Commonly referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, it is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. With tall, twisting sword-shaped leaves that grow upright, it has air-purifying capabilities and can merrily grow in almost dark corners of the house. But the plant is poisonous to dogs and cats, so it’s wise to keep this plant away from them, if your pets are plant chewers.

Kentia Palm

Caring for the Kentia Palm plant is very straightforward, which can be neglected for weeks at a time. Quite enjoying a bit of shade, it has big leaves that grow from a narrow base and is great for filling a corner without taking up much floor-space. Place it in front of a blank wall, and its archingfronds (大型复叶) will cast beautiful shadows.

1. Which of the following requires an experienced plant owner?

A．Peace Lily.

B．African Mask Plant.

C．Snake plant.

D．Kentia Palm.

2. What do we know about the Snake Plant?

A．It poses little danger to dogs and cats.

B．It is better for purifying air than others.

C．It gets its name from a poisonous snake.

D．It grows well in shady areas of the house.

3. What feature do the listed household plants share?

A．Distinctive leaves.

B．Flowering season.

C．Growth temperature.

D．Striking size.

10 . If you’re interested in growing a small food garden at home, hydroponic (水栽法的) gardening provides a way to grow fresh, nutrient-rich food in a quickly-changing world with limited resources.

What is a hydroponic garden?

    1     Plants can grow indoors, year round, in less space than traditional soil- based gardens in it. This means if you live in a tiny apartment or don’t have an outdoor area, you can still grow fresh food.

How does hydroponic gardening work?

Plants need sunlight, water and nutrients to grow.     2     But the basis of hydroponics is rooted in growing the food in nutrient-enriched water. A hydroponic system can be programmed to ensure a plant receives sufficient water, nutrients, light and even the correct PH level to provide each plant with what it needs to survive and thrive.

What plants can grow hydroponically?

A variety of different foods can be grown in a hydroponic garden.     3     Similar to what you can grow in a backyard hanging garden, the more popular vegetables grown in hydroponics include leafy greens and lettuces (生菜) . However, more complex systems can produce fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and more.

    4    

In addition to being able to grow food without soil and in small spaces, hydroponic gardening can contribute to solving social and environmental issues. In regions where people don’t have access to fresh vegetables, a hydroponic garden can be part of the solution. Hydroponic plants can grow 40% to 50% faster and produce 30% more than the plants growing in soil.     5     In some cases, you can grow produce that is even more nutrient.

A．Typically, plants get nutrients from soil.

B．What produce can a hydroponic garden offer?

C．What are the benefits of a hydroponic garden?

D．A hydroponic garden uses water instead of soil.

E．Microgreens are among the easiest plants to grow.

F．You can grow more produce in a shorter amount of time.

G．You can purchase a ready-to-go hydroponic garden or build your own.