3 . Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path.     1    , individual actions matter, too. Here are some individual actions that can make a positive impact.

    2    . First, be mindful of your meat. Cows create a lot of methane (甲烷), a significant driver of global climate change. One study found replacing beef with almost anything else for one meal a day can cut a person’s dietary carbon footprint by 48%. Then, address your food waste. Cut down on what you throw away and watch out for single-use items like coffee beans whose production produces greenhouse gases.

Extend product lifespan (寿命).     3    . Shoes, clothes, furniture and even some electronics can be repaired to extend their life and keep waste out of landfills.

Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors.     4    .

Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.     5    . Local wildlife organizations often have lists of plants with neutral (中性的) or positive impacts on local flora and fauna (动植物群).

A．Eat more sustainably

B．Fix what you have instead of replacing it

C．The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonus

D．As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to rise

E．Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your area

F．Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off

G．While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change

5 . Four YouTube Channels for Learning English

Bob the Canadian

Bob is a high school teacher from Toronto, Canada, who lives on a flower farm with his wife and five kids. Bob’s videos mostly deal with everyday situations. Bob describes common places, scenes and conversations using simple English. He has taken his viewers to a great mix of places, from hardware stores to hotels. Bob’s ac cent is very clear and he subtitles his videos.

JenniferESL

JenniferESL has been making YouTube videos teaching US English with her family since 2007, so there’s a huge collection to discover. Like Bob the Canadian, one of the enjoyable things about Jennifer’s videos is that you get a brief look at someone’s life in an English-speaking country. She also uses her channel to advertise other teachers’ videos that she finds useful.

Learn English with Mr. Duncan

Mr. Duncan has been running a successful English-language YouTube channel for over ten years. He lives in a pretty town in the UK and has an upper-class British ac cent to match. Mr. Duncan’s huge video catalog covers nearly every topic in the world of British English. For the past few months, he has stopped creating short video lessons, and started running free livestream lessons three times per week instead. Unlike Bob the Canadian, Mr. Duncan’s videos are quite funny and most viewers find them fun and memorable.

EnglishClass101

This is a channel designed to sell an interactive online English course. However, if you don’t mind a sales pitch(推销行话), the videos themselves are a great learning resource. They are all completely free, whether or not you buy the course. This channel is particularly good at explaining grammatical rules and common expressions. If you’ve ever become so bored trying to understand the use cases for a tense, there’s almost certainly an EnglishClass101 video that can help you!

1. What do Bob and Jennifer have in common?

A．They both add subtitles to their videos.

B．They both teach English with their families in videos.

C．They both promote valuable videos from other educators.

D．They both share life in English-speaking countries in videos.

2. What change has Mr. Duncan made to his courses in the past few months?

A．He is producing shorter video lessons.

B．He is conducting free livestream lessons.

C．He has tried to make his videos more fun.

D．He has started teaching English with a British accent.

3. Which YouTube channel should you turn to if you have grammatical problems?

A．JenniferESL.	B．Bob the Canadian.
C．EnglishClass101.	D．Learn English with Mr. Duncan.

6 . 根据语境选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空，框中有两个为多余的单词或者短语。

take advantage of        date back to        go through        decorate        target be capable of        be absorbed in        belong to        believe        base... on

1. The musician bravely ______ a one-year medical treatment for the serious disease.
2. You should volunteer. You ______ performing at music festivals.
3. She realized she could ______ her language skills to get a job as a translator.
4. I have been reading a novel ______ real-life events recently.
5. Orange trees make great gifts and you see them many times ______ with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
6. Increases in bear sightings around human settlements have lead to a ______ that polar bear populations are increasing.
7. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history ______ Roman times.
8. ______ work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.

7 . 根据语境，选择框中单词替换句中划线部分的单词或短语，使之意思一致。

A. significant       B. access       C. bridge       D. aim       E. approaching       F. talent       G. evident

1. The poster has been produced with the purpose of increasing sales of the singer’s new album.
2. As Teachers’ Day was around the corner, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.
3. She believes that it is highly important to get rid of the digital divide.
4. It is clear that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.
5. We need a better way to get information.
6. Customs play an important role in festivals.
7. Her gift for music showed at an early age.

8 . 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 Jan 10, YOLO (You Only Live Once) officially announced     1    (it) with a poster. YOLO is directed by Jia Ling, and was premiered on the first day of the lunar new year,     2     fell on Feb 10 this year. Jia Ling stars in the movie     3     Lei Jiayin and Zhang Xiaofei among others.   

The big story behind this movie is that Jia Ling stepped away from the public eye while     4    (film) it, and recently, a screenshot started spreading on Weibo, along with the gossip     5     the 41-year-old actress had lost 110 pounds. On Jan 10, Jia Ling shared a personal message on Weibo. “My dear friends,” she began. “Haven’t seen you in more than a year. Miss you guys much. In the year I’ve disappeared, I’ve made a movie     6    (call) YOLO. I shot this movie for an entire year, covering all four seasons. I also     7    (success) lost 110 pounds, and trained to look like a boxer.     8    (look) back, I felt like a warrior holding her trophy!” She went on to explain, “This movie has nothing to do with weight loss, or even boxing. It is     9     movie about how kind people find themselves, and learn to love themselves. There is a past me and a new me in the movie. I hope you like them both. Lastly, I’ve been really hungry and     10    (tire) this past year, and it’s felt like a lifetime.”

10 . As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.     1     This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.

To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.     2    

As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.     3     Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.

    4     After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.

Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.     5     So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.

A．It extends learning beyond textbooks.

B．These activities bring learning to life.

C．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.

D．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.

E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.

F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.

G．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.