UNIT 3Environmental Protection 单元仿真验收性评价（含解析）高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修 第三册
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UNIT 3 单元仿真验收性评价
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分：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
Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment.Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing.
Unusual materials
Nina Edwards Anker's candleholder and ceiling lamp look like ancient pieces of paper placed around electronic lights known as LEDs.But a closer look shows that they are made of algae (藻类). Anker came up with the idea while working on a doctoral research project at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
A show for new materials in Germany
Heimtextil is an international trade show, or fair, for new textiles in Frankfurt, Germany.This year's fair placed attention on making new products that came from reused materials.
“We'll see companies demonstrating how inorganic materials like nylon, plastic and metal can be reused，” Olaf Schmidt, a vice president of textiles and textile technology, said.
He added, “And there's seaweed, used to produce sound pad and panels that provided great insulation (隔音), are fire resistant and regulate humidity (湿度) well.”
Many companies using other materials
Many companies now using natural materials to produce goods. An Italian company has developed a plant based leather made from the waste created by apple juice makers. Another company helps support farms in the Philippines by using waste from the pineapple harvest to create material that is sold to makers of shoes, clothing and other products.
1．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A science report. B．A personal diary.
C．An environment journal. D．An academic article.
2．What is NOT the new function of seaweed as a new material
A．Insulating the sound. B．Making ceiling lamps.
C．Adjusting wetness. D．Preventing fires.
3．How many companies now using waste to produce goods are mentioned
A．2 B．3
C．4 D．5
B
Oindrila Basu from India, 25, is a key member of a global forestry organization.
Back in her youth, she had to be taught the importance of nature.She used to ruin nests of the bulbul bird just for fun.Once, her mother caught her and forced her to find the eggs and replace the nest.With a heavy heart, the girl realized she had done something terrible.
This is just one way that Basu's parents shaped her understanding and appreciation of nature.Living in the countryside, she spent her youth studying ants before a rain, watching sunbirds drink bottlebrush nectar (花蜜), counting fireflies and watching seedlings grow.Then her parents decided to move to a nearby city with better educational opportunities and she stopped having first hand experiences with nature.
As she struggled to choose a college major, her mother suggested a career in forestry.That's when her journey began and she fell in love with forestry.Away from the crowded concrete cities, in the lap of the Himalayas, she got her bachelor's degree in forestry from Kumaun University, India.When she went on to study for a master's in forestry from the Forest Research Institute, India, she finally got introduced to a_like minded_group_of_people,_dedicated to the same cause — the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA)．
IFSA is a global organization connecting students to exchange knowledge and participate in forestry activities.The youth joining IFSA are encouraged to undertake its task — to enrich forest education and spread a love for nature through events and intercultural exchanges.
After six months of exciting international conferences and workshops, Basu found her home — a family that loved forests as much as she did.She felt rejuvenated (重生的); her passion had a direction.Now she wanted to do more.
Now with the IFSA, Basu recalled her experience of joining, “Consciously or subconsciously we chose forestry, or rather, forestry chose us.”
4．Basu's parents play a ________ role in her love for nature.
A．unique B．usual
C．vague D．vital
5．What does the underlined part “a like minded group of people” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Basu's tutors.
B．People who love forests.
C．Basu's classmates.
D．People who work for forest research.
6．What does Basu do to nature in her growing up
A．Love — Take — Study — Spread.
B．Hate — Destroy — Flee — Enrich.
C．Explore — Understand — Take — Devote.
D．Destroy — Experience — Love — Devote.
7．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Loving Nature
B．Basu: Forest Guardian Angel
C．Realising Dreams
D．Forestry: Home to Human Beings
C
A large number of people want to grow their own garden, but they simply do not have the room. Do not worry. There is a solution. Consider container gardening.
The great thing about container gardening is that you can use a variety of different containers. You simply have to use your imagination. You could create a beautiful garden with things such as cement blocks, hanging baskets, clay pots, or window boxes. There are so many options when it comes to container gardening; it is only limited by your imagination.
Of course, you will want to take the following into consideration when you are ready to begin container gardening, in order for it to be successful.
First, you should avoid any containers that have been used to store chemicals, as well as treated wood. This could lead to the sudden death of your flowers and lead to the failure of your container gardening.
With any container that you choose, you need to ensure that it allows the water in it to drain when necessary. So it may be important for you to create holes in the container to help this along. You should also make sure the containers are placed on a raised surface, not upon the floor, to ensure the best possible drainage.
Ensure that the containers you choose are appropriate in size for the plants you choose. You need to prevent the roots from overgrowing the container.
If you like fresh veggies, you could consider container gardening with vegetables. This requires a process that differs from that of flower gardening. Talk to an employee at a supply store in your area. They can help you choose the right containers for the vegetables you are wishing to grow.
8．Which of the following may be improper materials for container gardening
A．Cement blocks. B．Treated wood.
C．Window boxes. D．Clay pots.
9．What does the underlined word “drain” in paragraph 5 mean
A．To pick up. B．To give up.
C．To flow away. D．To gain popularity.
10．Compared to flower gardening, what do we know about vegetable gardening
A．It needs special containers. B．It requires more time.
C．It demands more water. D．It seems much easier.
11．Who may be interested in the text
A．People who have a big yard.
B．Citizens who enjoy gardening.
C．Farmers who are good at gardening.
D．Children who like outdoor activities.
D
The ocean is critical to all oxygen dependent life. But life is also critical to the ocean. The ocean produces so much oxygen because of ocean plants, which draw down CO and change it into carbon based sugars and oxygen. Ocean plants are climate change heroes! There is now a wide recognition of the role of ocean life in slowing climate change.
On many Pacific islands, whales support tourism economies. While concerned about the impacts of climate change on whales, we also need to recognize that whales can contribute to fighting climate change! Through their deep dives, vast migrations, long lifespan (寿命), and large bodies, whales have an enormous effect on the ocean.
Whales both help ocean plants to draw down CO and help to store carbon in the ocean. Firstly, they provide essential nutrients that enable ocean plants to grow. Whale waste is a fertilizer, bringing nutrients from the depths, where whales feed, to the surface, where plants need these nutrients to grow well. Migratory whales also bring nutrients with them from highly productive feeding grounds to the nutrient poor waters of whales' breeding grounds, boosting the growth of ocean plants across the ocean.
Secondly, whales keep the carbon locked in the ocean, out of the atmosphere, where it could otherwise contribute to climate change. Ocean plants produce carbon based sugars, but with a very short lifespan. They can't store the carbon. When they die, much carbon is released in surface waters, and can be changed back to CO2. Whales, however, can live for over a century, feeding on food chains that begin with the sugars in these tiny plants, and storing up the carbon in their bodies. When whales die, deep ocean life feeds on their remains, and the carbon formerly stored in whales' bodies can enter sediment (沉淀物). When carbon reaches deep ocean sediment, it is effectively locked away, and therefore unable to drive climate change. This carbon is unlikely to return as CO2 in the atmosphere.
Several Pacific island countries are already leaders in whale conservation, having declared whale sanctuaries in their waters. Every year, whales socialize, breed, and give birth in Pacific island waters.
12．How do surface ocean plants get nutrients for growth
A．From whale waste. B．From the whales' bodies.
C．From the sunlight. D．From ocean sediment.
13．Why are ocean plants unable to store the carbon
A．They lack nutrients for growth.
B．They never absorb carbon based sugars.
C．Carbon based sugars can't be generated by them.
D．The carbon in them is released after their death.
14．What does the underlined word “sanctuaries” in the last paragraph mean
A．Shelters. B．Imports.
C．Markets. D．Amusements.
15．What is the text mainly about
A．The importance of oceans to climate.
B．The bad effects of CO2 to climate changes.
C．The role of whales in slowing climate change.
D．The importance of oceans to all oxygen dependent life.
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。
As is known to all, we are always consuming various foods. We have to spend large parts of our days finding, buying, cooking and eating our food. Did you ever think it might be nice to be able to make your own food like plants do？__16__ They perform a process called photosynthesis (光合作用) using light from the sun, water and carbon dioxide. The end result of this chemical reaction is sugar for the plant to “eat”．The plant gives off water and oxygen.
__17__ Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have. These structures are filled with chlorophyll (叶绿素), which gives leafy green plants their green color. Their main job is to absorb light from the sun. Chloroplasts can absorb every color except green. Light makes chlorophyll active. It creates an energy that separates water out into hydrogen and oxygen.
__18__ Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.
__19__ Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they “breathe” out. This is one good reason for protecting plant life on Earth. Many plants can produce a constant supply of oxygen for us. We need plants in order to survive.
Conservation projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants. __20__
A．Plants are producers.
B．Chemical reactions take place.
C．Animals can't live without water.
D．People and plants make perfect partners.
E．So how do plants do it, and why can't we
F．There would be too much carbon dioxide in the air.
G．Our quality of life and the fresh air we breathe depend upon our green plant partners.
第二部分：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)
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。
Recently, I was diagnosed (诊断) with an incurable illness.And after that, I gave up __21__.Although I was able to pass my test last year, I stopped __22__ when I turned 90.I thought that it was finally the right time.
Needless to say, my family and my doctor were __23__ to hear my decision.As I handed over the keys to the car to my son, I thought of all the cars my wife and I had __24__ over the years.A car is __25__， independence, and an extension of your personality.Without one, you feel like less of a person.Now, my son often drives me to the city centre and my neighbours also offer me __26__ when I'm on the way to the market.But after a lifetime of independence, the idea of being dependent on other people is hard to __27__.With my own car, I could go anywhere in no time.But now, my horizons (眼界) have ___28__ and I must plan ahead for everything.__29___， I've learned to face it and change and I found a(n) __30__ to some of those problems.Last year, I __31__ to buy a nice new four wheel electric scooter (电动车), which made my route free from __32__ and noise, with trees and green plants __33__ cars and street signs.
Giving up something is hard, and some of us never accept the loss.For me, however, it was just the __34__ result of a long and lucky life.Life in the slow lane (车道) turned out to be so much fun and so much __35__.
21．A.hiking B．camping
C．cycling D．driving
22．A.willingly B．actually
C．gradually D．angrily
23．A.annoyed B．comforted
C．disappointed D．encouraged
24．A.repaired B．presented
C．donated D．possessed
25．A.fortune B．equality
C．freedom D．character
26．A.favours B．seats
C．changes D．rides
27．A.give up B．get used to
C．live up to D．drive off
28．A.extended B．broadened
C．narrowed D．lowered
29．A.Luckily B．Generally
C．Normally D．Deliberately
30．A.key B．entrance
C．reply D．solution
31．A.decided B．refused
C．afforded D．failed
32．A.convenience B．charge
C．traffic D．expense
33．A.comparing B．replacing
C．combining D．including
34．A.end B．beginning
C．aim D．attempt
35．A.busier B．cheaper
C．heavier D．tougher
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。
China's first overpass for wildlife migration has already come into use. The bridge __36__ (lie) over the newly constructed National Highway 214 is able to link animal habitats which are separated __37__ the road. __38__ (cover) with sand much like the surrounding land, the overpass can fit in with the environment well.
It has been about two years since the national highway __39__ (begin) and it was designed with environmental protection as a top priority. A project environmental engineer for the highway said the construction of these man made corridors (通道) __40__ (base) on years of observation of wildlife migration in the region. The bridge, for example, is built according to the region's natural conditions and with __41__ purpose of reducing the highway's effect on the animals significantly. Wildlife overpasses and underpasses assist animals __42__ (safe) crossing over or under busy roadways and allow them to continue to use their customary paths, __43__ would otherwise be blocked.
Those passageways, with a total __44__ (long) of 59 kilometers, enable antelopes and other animals to cross the railway freely. So far, China has put great effort into achieving__45__ (harmony) coexistence between human development and the protection of wildlife. The Qinghai Xizang Railway, the world's highest railroad, has 33 underpasses for migrating animals.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，上星期你班召开了“垃圾分类”的主题班会。你的英国笔友Mike发来电子邮件，想了解班会的相关情况，请给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．班会的主题； 2.班会的简要过程； 3.班会的意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：垃圾分类waste sorting
班会class meeting
Dear Mike，
Yours，
Li Hua
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。
Freddie Forbes stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the packed school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Freddie watched enviously (羡慕地) as each was presented with an honors jacket for their contribution to the school's sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Freddie knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing.
“I wish you all a happy summer holiday，” the headmaster announced. “Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up litter around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a litter picker, bags and heavy duty gloves.”
Freddie knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with four other boys to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table.
“What is this all about？” she asked with a smile on her face. “Mum, I'm an average pupil and I'm not very good at sports，” he replied. “This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school.”
“Just as long as you don't get fed up and stop half way through，” said Mum.
“I have made up my mind to stick this out through thick and thin，” Freddie said confidently.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project.
Hearing his name called by the headmaster，Freddie nervously made his way to the platform.
UNIT 3 单元仿真验收性评价
第一部分
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些不寻常的环保材料。
1．选C 文章出处题。根据第一段“Designers are increasingly using ...materials for household goods and clothing.”并结合全文可知，本文介绍的是一些对环境无害的新型材料，因此很可能选自环境期刊。
2．选B 细节理解题。根据A show for new materials in Germany部分的“And there's seaweed, used to produce sound pad and panels that provided great insulation (隔音), are fire resistant and regulate humidity (湿度) well.”可知，海藻作为新材料的新功能不包括制作吸顶灯。
3．选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“An Italian company ... material that is sold to makers of shoes, clothing and other products.”可知，文中提到两家现在利用废物来生产产品的公司。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Basu从小接触大自然，大学毕业后加入国际林业学生协会并立志从事林业工作的故事。
4．选D 推理判断题。根据第二段的首句和“Once, her mother caught her and forced her to find the eggs and replace the nest.”，第三段的首句以及第四段的首句可知，Basu的父母在她热爱大自然的过程中扮演了至关重要的角色。
5．选B 词义猜测题。根据第四段画线词前半句“When she went on to study for a master's in forestry from the Forest Research Institute, India”及画线词后的“dedicated to the same cause”可知，Basu在印度森林研究所攻读林业硕士学位时，遇到了志同道合的人，即热爱森林的人。
6．选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“She used to ruin nests of the bulbul bird just for fun.”，第三段的“Living in the countryside ...watching seedlings grow.”，第四段的“That's when her journey began and she fell in love with forestry.”和倒数第二段的“After six months of ...she did.”可知，Basu在成长中对大自然经过从破坏、体验、喜欢到致力于林业工作的过程。
7．选B 标题归纳题。根据第一段及全文内容可知，文章讲述了Basu从小接触大自然，大学毕业后加入国际林业学生协会并立志从事林业工作的故事。故B项(Basu：森林守护天使)最适合作本文标题。
[C]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。没有种植空间，可选用合适的容器进行园艺种植，作者对此提出了自己的一些建议。
8．选B 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，处理过的木材不适合被当作园艺种植的容器。
9．选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“to create holes in the container to help this along”可知，画线词所在句表示“对于任何你选择的容器，你都需要确保在必要的时候能让里面的水排掉”。由此可知，drain意为“排水”，与C项词义相近。
10．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知，和种花相比较，蔬菜种植需要特殊的容器。
11．选B 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可推知，喜欢园艺种植的市民可能对这篇文章感兴趣。
[D]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章指出生命对海洋至关重要，并且讲述了鲸鱼对海洋和环境的重要性。
12．选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Whale waste is a fertilizer, bringing nutrients from the depths, where whales feed, to the surface, where plants need these nutrients to grow well.”可知，鲸的粪便是一种肥料，海面上的植物需要这些营养来很好地生长。故选A。
13．选D 细节理解题。根据第四段“Ocean plants produce carbon based sugars, but with a very short lifespan. They can't store the carbon. When they die, much carbon is released in surface waters, and can be changed back to CO2.”可知，海洋植物的寿命很短，它们体内的碳在它们死后被释放出来，变成二氧化碳。故选D。
14．选A 词义猜测题。根据最后一段第一句“Several Pacific island countries are already leaders in whale conservation, having declared whale sanctuaries in their waters.”可知，几个太平洋岛国在鲸鱼保护方面已经达到领先水平，并公布了他们水域的鲸鱼保护区。根据语境可知，sanctuaries意为“避难所；庇护所”。
15．选C 主旨大意题。通读文章可知，文章主要阐述了鲸在减缓气候变化的进程中所起的作用。故选C。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人类与植物之间的密切关系。
16．选A 根据下文描述的光合作用的过程和结果可知，植物自己能够制造食物，即植物是生产者，故选A。
17．选E 根据下文的“Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have.”可知，这里说的是植物和动物的一大区别，故E项符合语境。
18．选B 根据下文的“Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.”可知，这里指发生化学反应，故选B。
19．选D 根据下文的“Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they ‘breathe’ out.”可知，人类和植物是非常完美的合作者，故选D。
20．选G 根据全文内容和空前的“Conservation projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants.”可知，G项符合语境。
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者放弃开车后对生活的感悟。
21．选D 根据下文“As I handed over the keys to the car to my son”可知，作者放弃了开车(driving)。
22．选A 根据后文“I thought that it was finally the right time.”可知，作者是自己主动停止(开车)的。willingly“欣然地；愿意地”。
23．选B 根据上文“I stopped ________ when I turned 90”可知，当听到作者主动放弃(开车)的决定时，他的家人和医生应是感到宽慰的(comforted)。
24．选D 根据前文“As I handed over the keys to the car to my son”可知，当作者把车钥匙交给儿子时，他应该是想起他和妻子多年来拥有过的所有的车。possess“拥有”。
25．选C 根据下文“With my own car, I could go anywhere in no time.”可知，此处应是指一辆车代表着自由(freedom)。
26．选D 根据语境可知，当作者想去市场的时候，街坊邻居也会主动载他一程，让他搭便车(rides)。
27．选B 根据上下文语境可知，此处指需要依赖他人的这种想法是很难习惯的。give up“放弃”； get used to“习惯”；live up to“不辜负”；drive off“赶走”。
28．选C 根据语境可知，由于不像以前自己开车时那样自由，作者觉得自己的眼界变窄(narrowed)了。
29．选A 根据下文“I've learned to face it and change”可知，幸运的是(luckily)，作者已经学会了面对和改变。
30．选D 根据下文语境可知，作者已经找到解决现状的方法(solution)。
31．选A 根据下文“which made my route free from ________ and noise”可知，作者决定(decided)买一辆电动车，这就可以让作者从噪音中解放出来。
32．选C 根据上文“I ________ to buy a nice new four wheel electric scooter”可知，作者买了一辆电动车，说明他可以自己骑电动车去想去的地方，可以远离(拥堵的)交通(traffic)和噪音。
33．选B 根据常识可知，电动车可以不走机动车道，此处指树木和绿色植物取代(replacing)了汽车和路标。
34．选A 根据上文语境可知，作者认为对他来说这是漫长而幸运的一生的最终(end)结果。
35．选B 根据上文“Life in the slow lane (车道) turned out to be so much fun and so much”可知，and前后为并列关系，此处指慢车道上的生活不仅有很多乐趣，同时也更为便宜(cheaper)。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国首座野生动物迁徙立交桥投入使用以及它的环保设计。
36．lying 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语is，设空处为非谓语动词，修饰名词The bridge作定语，和名词之间是主动关系，应用现在分词，故填lying。
37．by 考查介词。根据句意和语境可知，设空处为介词，这里表示被公路分隔，应用介词by。
38．Covered 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语can fit，设空处为非谓语动词，和主语之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作状语，句首单词首字母大写，故填Covered。
39．began 考查时态。设空处为从句谓语， since引导的时间状语从句中，从句谓语用一般过去时，主句用现在完成时，故填began。
40．was based 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。设空处为从句谓语，根据主句的said可知，应用一般过去时；主语the construction of these man made corridors(通道)和谓语之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，并且谓语应用第三人称单数，故填was based。
41．the 考查冠词。短语with the purpose of，意为“以……为目的”，故填the。
42．safely 考查副词。设空处修饰crossing over or under busy roadways，应用副词作状语，故填safely。
43．which 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词their customary paths，关系词在从句中作主语，指物，故填which。
44．length 考查名词。设空处前有a修饰，应用名词单数，故填length。
45．harmonious 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词coexistence作定语，应用形容词，故填harmonious。
第三部分
第一节(参考范文)
Dear Mike，
How's everything going I am writing to share some information about our class meeting with you.
To help the students develop the good habit of garbage classification, we held the class meeting whose topic was “waste sorting”. First, we watched a video about how to sort waste. Then, we were given questions to check whether we could classify waste correctly in our daily life. The activity turned out to be meaningful, through which we not only acquired a good knowledge of waste sorting but we also raised our awareness of protecting the environment.
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(参考范文)
Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project. But Freddie kept on. Some of his friends laughed at him, thinking it was a waste of time. Nevertheless, Freddie decided to stick it out. The first day of the new school year soon arrived and once again the school hall was packed with pupils. When the headmaster appeared, he was carrying a certificate which bore the logo of the local council. “Welcome back，” he said, “The council has presented this certificate to the school in recognition of the work by one of our pupils. Freddie Forbes, please come to the platform.”
Hearing his name called by the headmaster, Freddie nervously made his way to the platform. The headmaster smiled at Freddie. “This certificate you have worked so hard to achieve will hang in the school office, but you will get a personal award too.” A teacher came onto the stage, bringing one of the honors jackets that Freddie had admired so much. The headmaster asked Freddie to remove his own jacket and helped him into the blazer that he thought he would never wear. As the pupils who had dropped out looked on enviously, Freddie knew that collecting waste was certainly not a waste of time.
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(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分：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
Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment.Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing.
Unusual materials
Nina Edwards Anker's candleholder and ceiling lamp look like ancient pieces of paper placed around electronic lights known as LEDs.But a closer look shows that they are made of algae (藻类). Anker came up with the idea while working on a doctoral research project at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
A show for new materials in Germany
Heimtextil is an international trade show, or fair, for new textiles in Frankfurt, Germany.This year's fair placed attention on making new products that came from reused materials.
“We'll see companies demonstrating how inorganic materials like nylon, plastic and metal can be reused，” Olaf Schmidt, a vice president of textiles and textile technology, said.
He added, “And there's seaweed, used to produce sound pad and panels that provided great insulation (隔音), are fire resistant and regulate humidity (湿度) well.”
Many companies using other materials
Many companies now using natural materials to produce goods. An Italian company has developed a plant based leather made from the waste created by apple juice makers. Another company helps support farms in the Philippines by using waste from the pineapple harvest to create material that is sold to makers of shoes, clothing and other products.
1．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A science report. B．A personal diary.
C．An environment journal. D．An academic article.
2．What is NOT the new function of seaweed as a new material
A．Insulating the sound. B．Making ceiling lamps.
C．Adjusting wetness. D．Preventing fires.
3．How many companies now using waste to produce goods are mentioned
A．2 B．3
C．4 D．5
B
Oindrila Basu from India, 25, is a key member of a global forestry organization.
Back in her youth, she had to be taught the importance of nature.She used to ruin nests of the bulbul bird just for fun.Once, her mother caught her and forced her to find the eggs and replace the nest.With a heavy heart, the girl realized she had done something terrible.
This is just one way that Basu's parents shaped her understanding and appreciation of nature.Living in the countryside, she spent her youth studying ants before a rain, watching sunbirds drink bottlebrush nectar (花蜜), counting fireflies and watching seedlings grow.Then her parents decided to move to a nearby city with better educational opportunities and she stopped having first hand experiences with nature.
As she struggled to choose a college major, her mother suggested a career in forestry.That's when her journey began and she fell in love with forestry.Away from the crowded concrete cities, in the lap of the Himalayas, she got her bachelor's degree in forestry from Kumaun University, India.When she went on to study for a master's in forestry from the Forest Research Institute, India, she finally got introduced to a_like minded_group_of_people,_dedicated to the same cause — the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA)．
IFSA is a global organization connecting students to exchange knowledge and participate in forestry activities.The youth joining IFSA are encouraged to undertake its task — to enrich forest education and spread a love for nature through events and intercultural exchanges.
After six months of exciting international conferences and workshops, Basu found her home — a family that loved forests as much as she did.She felt rejuvenated (重生的); her passion had a direction.Now she wanted to do more.
Now with the IFSA, Basu recalled her experience of joining, “Consciously or subconsciously we chose forestry, or rather, forestry chose us.”
4．Basu's parents play a ________ role in her love for nature.
A．unique B．usual
C．vague D．vital
5．What does the underlined part “a like minded group of people” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Basu's tutors.
B．People who love forests.
C．Basu's classmates.
D．People who work for forest research.
6．What does Basu do to nature in her growing up
A．Love — Take — Study — Spread.
B．Hate — Destroy — Flee — Enrich.
C．Explore — Understand — Take — Devote.
D．Destroy — Experience — Love — Devote.
7．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Loving Nature
B．Basu: Forest Guardian Angel
C．Realising Dreams
D．Forestry: Home to Human Beings
C
A large number of people want to grow their own garden, but they simply do not have the room. Do not worry. There is a solution. Consider container gardening.
The great thing about container gardening is that you can use a variety of different containers. You simply have to use your imagination. You could create a beautiful garden with things such as cement blocks, hanging baskets, clay pots, or window boxes. There are so many options when it comes to container gardening; it is only limited by your imagination.
Of course, you will want to take the following into consideration when you are ready to begin container gardening, in order for it to be successful.
First, you should avoid any containers that have been used to store chemicals, as well as treated wood. This could lead to the sudden death of your flowers and lead to the failure of your container gardening.
With any container that you choose, you need to ensure that it allows the water in it to drain when necessary. So it may be important for you to create holes in the container to help this along. You should also make sure the containers are placed on a raised surface, not upon the floor, to ensure the best possible drainage.
Ensure that the containers you choose are appropriate in size for the plants you choose. You need to prevent the roots from overgrowing the container.
If you like fresh veggies, you could consider container gardening with vegetables. This requires a process that differs from that of flower gardening. Talk to an employee at a supply store in your area. They can help you choose the right containers for the vegetables you are wishing to grow.
8．Which of the following may be improper materials for container gardening
A．Cement blocks. B．Treated wood.
C．Window boxes. D．Clay pots.
9．What does the underlined word “drain” in paragraph 5 mean
A．To pick up. B．To give up.
C．To flow away. D．To gain popularity.
10．Compared to flower gardening, what do we know about vegetable gardening
A．It needs special containers. B．It requires more time.
C．It demands more water. D．It seems much easier.
11．Who may be interested in the text
A．People who have a big yard.
B．Citizens who enjoy gardening.
C．Farmers who are good at gardening.
D．Children who like outdoor activities.
D
The ocean is critical to all oxygen dependent life. But life is also critical to the ocean. The ocean produces so much oxygen because of ocean plants, which draw down CO and change it into carbon based sugars and oxygen. Ocean plants are climate change heroes! There is now a wide recognition of the role of ocean life in slowing climate change.
On many Pacific islands, whales support tourism economies. While concerned about the impacts of climate change on whales, we also need to recognize that whales can contribute to fighting climate change! Through their deep dives, vast migrations, long lifespan (寿命), and large bodies, whales have an enormous effect on the ocean.
Whales both help ocean plants to draw down CO and help to store carbon in the ocean. Firstly, they provide essential nutrients that enable ocean plants to grow. Whale waste is a fertilizer, bringing nutrients from the depths, where whales feed, to the surface, where plants need these nutrients to grow well. Migratory whales also bring nutrients with them from highly productive feeding grounds to the nutrient poor waters of whales' breeding grounds, boosting the growth of ocean plants across the ocean.
Secondly, whales keep the carbon locked in the ocean, out of the atmosphere, where it could otherwise contribute to climate change. Ocean plants produce carbon based sugars, but with a very short lifespan. They can't store the carbon. When they die, much carbon is released in surface waters, and can be changed back to CO2. Whales, however, can live for over a century, feeding on food chains that begin with the sugars in these tiny plants, and storing up the carbon in their bodies. When whales die, deep ocean life feeds on their remains, and the carbon formerly stored in whales' bodies can enter sediment (沉淀物). When carbon reaches deep ocean sediment, it is effectively locked away, and therefore unable to drive climate change. This carbon is unlikely to return as CO2 in the atmosphere.
Several Pacific island countries are already leaders in whale conservation, having declared whale sanctuaries in their waters. Every year, whales socialize, breed, and give birth in Pacific island waters.
12．How do surface ocean plants get nutrients for growth
A．From whale waste. B．From the whales' bodies.
C．From the sunlight. D．From ocean sediment.
13．Why are ocean plants unable to store the carbon
A．They lack nutrients for growth.
B．They never absorb carbon based sugars.
C．Carbon based sugars can't be generated by them.
D．The carbon in them is released after their death.
14．What does the underlined word “sanctuaries” in the last paragraph mean
A．Shelters. B．Imports.
C．Markets. D．Amusements.
15．What is the text mainly about
A．The importance of oceans to climate.
B．The bad effects of CO2 to climate changes.
C．The role of whales in slowing climate change.
D．The importance of oceans to all oxygen dependent life.
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。
As is known to all, we are always consuming various foods. We have to spend large parts of our days finding, buying, cooking and eating our food. Did you ever think it might be nice to be able to make your own food like plants do？__16__ They perform a process called photosynthesis (光合作用) using light from the sun, water and carbon dioxide. The end result of this chemical reaction is sugar for the plant to “eat”．The plant gives off water and oxygen.
__17__ Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have. These structures are filled with chlorophyll (叶绿素), which gives leafy green plants their green color. Their main job is to absorb light from the sun. Chloroplasts can absorb every color except green. Light makes chlorophyll active. It creates an energy that separates water out into hydrogen and oxygen.
__18__ Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.
__19__ Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they “breathe” out. This is one good reason for protecting plant life on Earth. Many plants can produce a constant supply of oxygen for us. We need plants in order to survive.
Conservation projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants. __20__
A．Plants are producers.
B．Chemical reactions take place.
C．Animals can't live without water.
D．People and plants make perfect partners.
E．So how do plants do it, and why can't we
F．There would be too much carbon dioxide in the air.
G．Our quality of life and the fresh air we breathe depend upon our green plant partners.
第二部分：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)
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。
Recently, I was diagnosed (诊断) with an incurable illness.And after that, I gave up __21__.Although I was able to pass my test last year, I stopped __22__ when I turned 90.I thought that it was finally the right time.
Needless to say, my family and my doctor were __23__ to hear my decision.As I handed over the keys to the car to my son, I thought of all the cars my wife and I had __24__ over the years.A car is __25__， independence, and an extension of your personality.Without one, you feel like less of a person.Now, my son often drives me to the city centre and my neighbours also offer me __26__ when I'm on the way to the market.But after a lifetime of independence, the idea of being dependent on other people is hard to __27__.With my own car, I could go anywhere in no time.But now, my horizons (眼界) have ___28__ and I must plan ahead for everything.__29___， I've learned to face it and change and I found a(n) __30__ to some of those problems.Last year, I __31__ to buy a nice new four wheel electric scooter (电动车), which made my route free from __32__ and noise, with trees and green plants __33__ cars and street signs.
Giving up something is hard, and some of us never accept the loss.For me, however, it was just the __34__ result of a long and lucky life.Life in the slow lane (车道) turned out to be so much fun and so much __35__.
21．A.hiking B．camping
C．cycling D．driving
22．A.willingly B．actually
C．gradually D．angrily
23．A.annoyed B．comforted
C．disappointed D．encouraged
24．A.repaired B．presented
C．donated D．possessed
25．A.fortune B．equality
C．freedom D．character
26．A.favours B．seats
C．changes D．rides
27．A.give up B．get used to
C．live up to D．drive off
28．A.extended B．broadened
C．narrowed D．lowered
29．A.Luckily B．Generally
C．Normally D．Deliberately
30．A.key B．entrance
C．reply D．solution
31．A.decided B．refused
C．afforded D．failed
32．A.convenience B．charge
C．traffic D．expense
33．A.comparing B．replacing
C．combining D．including
34．A.end B．beginning
C．aim D．attempt
35．A.busier B．cheaper
C．heavier D．tougher
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。
China's first overpass for wildlife migration has already come into use. The bridge __36__ (lie) over the newly constructed National Highway 214 is able to link animal habitats which are separated __37__ the road. __38__ (cover) with sand much like the surrounding land, the overpass can fit in with the environment well.
It has been about two years since the national highway __39__ (begin) and it was designed with environmental protection as a top priority. A project environmental engineer for the highway said the construction of these man made corridors (通道) __40__ (base) on years of observation of wildlife migration in the region. The bridge, for example, is built according to the region's natural conditions and with __41__ purpose of reducing the highway's effect on the animals significantly. Wildlife overpasses and underpasses assist animals __42__ (safe) crossing over or under busy roadways and allow them to continue to use their customary paths, __43__ would otherwise be blocked.
Those passageways, with a total __44__ (long) of 59 kilometers, enable antelopes and other animals to cross the railway freely. So far, China has put great effort into achieving__45__ (harmony) coexistence between human development and the protection of wildlife. The Qinghai Xizang Railway, the world's highest railroad, has 33 underpasses for migrating animals.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，上星期你班召开了“垃圾分类”的主题班会。你的英国笔友Mike发来电子邮件，想了解班会的相关情况，请给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1．班会的主题； 2.班会的简要过程； 3.班会的意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：垃圾分类waste sorting
班会class meeting
Dear Mike，
Yours，
Li Hua
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。
Freddie Forbes stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the packed school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Freddie watched enviously (羡慕地) as each was presented with an honors jacket for their contribution to the school's sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Freddie knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing.
“I wish you all a happy summer holiday，” the headmaster announced. “Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up litter around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a litter picker, bags and heavy duty gloves.”
Freddie knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with four other boys to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table.
“What is this all about？” she asked with a smile on her face. “Mum, I'm an average pupil and I'm not very good at sports，” he replied. “This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school.”
“Just as long as you don't get fed up and stop half way through，” said Mum.
“I have made up my mind to stick this out through thick and thin，” Freddie said confidently.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。
Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project.
Hearing his name called by the headmaster，Freddie nervously made his way to the platform.
UNIT 3 单元仿真验收性评价
第一部分
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些不寻常的环保材料。
1．选C 文章出处题。根据第一段“Designers are increasingly using ...materials for household goods and clothing.”并结合全文可知，本文介绍的是一些对环境无害的新型材料，因此很可能选自环境期刊。
2．选B 细节理解题。根据A show for new materials in Germany部分的“And there's seaweed, used to produce sound pad and panels that provided great insulation (隔音), are fire resistant and regulate humidity (湿度) well.”可知，海藻作为新材料的新功能不包括制作吸顶灯。
3．选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“An Italian company ... material that is sold to makers of shoes, clothing and other products.”可知，文中提到两家现在利用废物来生产产品的公司。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Basu从小接触大自然，大学毕业后加入国际林业学生协会并立志从事林业工作的故事。
4．选D 推理判断题。根据第二段的首句和“Once, her mother caught her and forced her to find the eggs and replace the nest.”，第三段的首句以及第四段的首句可知，Basu的父母在她热爱大自然的过程中扮演了至关重要的角色。
5．选B 词义猜测题。根据第四段画线词前半句“When she went on to study for a master's in forestry from the Forest Research Institute, India”及画线词后的“dedicated to the same cause”可知，Basu在印度森林研究所攻读林业硕士学位时，遇到了志同道合的人，即热爱森林的人。
6．选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“She used to ruin nests of the bulbul bird just for fun.”，第三段的“Living in the countryside ...watching seedlings grow.”，第四段的“That's when her journey began and she fell in love with forestry.”和倒数第二段的“After six months of ...she did.”可知，Basu在成长中对大自然经过从破坏、体验、喜欢到致力于林业工作的过程。
7．选B 标题归纳题。根据第一段及全文内容可知，文章讲述了Basu从小接触大自然，大学毕业后加入国际林业学生协会并立志从事林业工作的故事。故B项(Basu：森林守护天使)最适合作本文标题。
[C]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。没有种植空间，可选用合适的容器进行园艺种植，作者对此提出了自己的一些建议。
8．选B 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，处理过的木材不适合被当作园艺种植的容器。
9．选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“to create holes in the container to help this along”可知，画线词所在句表示“对于任何你选择的容器，你都需要确保在必要的时候能让里面的水排掉”。由此可知，drain意为“排水”，与C项词义相近。
10．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知，和种花相比较，蔬菜种植需要特殊的容器。
11．选B 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可推知，喜欢园艺种植的市民可能对这篇文章感兴趣。
[D]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章指出生命对海洋至关重要，并且讲述了鲸鱼对海洋和环境的重要性。
12．选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Whale waste is a fertilizer, bringing nutrients from the depths, where whales feed, to the surface, where plants need these nutrients to grow well.”可知，鲸的粪便是一种肥料，海面上的植物需要这些营养来很好地生长。故选A。
13．选D 细节理解题。根据第四段“Ocean plants produce carbon based sugars, but with a very short lifespan. They can't store the carbon. When they die, much carbon is released in surface waters, and can be changed back to CO2.”可知，海洋植物的寿命很短，它们体内的碳在它们死后被释放出来，变成二氧化碳。故选D。
14．选A 词义猜测题。根据最后一段第一句“Several Pacific island countries are already leaders in whale conservation, having declared whale sanctuaries in their waters.”可知，几个太平洋岛国在鲸鱼保护方面已经达到领先水平，并公布了他们水域的鲸鱼保护区。根据语境可知，sanctuaries意为“避难所；庇护所”。
15．选C 主旨大意题。通读文章可知，文章主要阐述了鲸在减缓气候变化的进程中所起的作用。故选C。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人类与植物之间的密切关系。
16．选A 根据下文描述的光合作用的过程和结果可知，植物自己能够制造食物，即植物是生产者，故选A。
17．选E 根据下文的“Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have.”可知，这里说的是植物和动物的一大区别，故E项符合语境。
18．选B 根据下文的“Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.”可知，这里指发生化学反应，故选B。
19．选D 根据下文的“Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they ‘breathe’ out.”可知，人类和植物是非常完美的合作者，故选D。
20．选G 根据全文内容和空前的“Conservation projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants.”可知，G项符合语境。
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者放弃开车后对生活的感悟。
21．选D 根据下文“As I handed over the keys to the car to my son”可知，作者放弃了开车(driving)。
22．选A 根据后文“I thought that it was finally the right time.”可知，作者是自己主动停止(开车)的。willingly“欣然地；愿意地”。
23．选B 根据上文“I stopped ________ when I turned 90”可知，当听到作者主动放弃(开车)的决定时，他的家人和医生应是感到宽慰的(comforted)。
24．选D 根据前文“As I handed over the keys to the car to my son”可知，当作者把车钥匙交给儿子时，他应该是想起他和妻子多年来拥有过的所有的车。possess“拥有”。
25．选C 根据下文“With my own car, I could go anywhere in no time.”可知，此处应是指一辆车代表着自由(freedom)。
26．选D 根据语境可知，当作者想去市场的时候，街坊邻居也会主动载他一程，让他搭便车(rides)。
27．选B 根据上下文语境可知，此处指需要依赖他人的这种想法是很难习惯的。give up“放弃”； get used to“习惯”；live up to“不辜负”；drive off“赶走”。
28．选C 根据语境可知，由于不像以前自己开车时那样自由，作者觉得自己的眼界变窄(narrowed)了。
29．选A 根据下文“I've learned to face it and change”可知，幸运的是(luckily)，作者已经学会了面对和改变。
30．选D 根据下文语境可知，作者已经找到解决现状的方法(solution)。
31．选A 根据下文“which made my route free from ________ and noise”可知，作者决定(decided)买一辆电动车，这就可以让作者从噪音中解放出来。
32．选C 根据上文“I ________ to buy a nice new four wheel electric scooter”可知，作者买了一辆电动车，说明他可以自己骑电动车去想去的地方，可以远离(拥堵的)交通(traffic)和噪音。
33．选B 根据常识可知，电动车可以不走机动车道，此处指树木和绿色植物取代(replacing)了汽车和路标。
34．选A 根据上文语境可知，作者认为对他来说这是漫长而幸运的一生的最终(end)结果。
35．选B 根据上文“Life in the slow lane (车道) turned out to be so much fun and so much”可知，and前后为并列关系，此处指慢车道上的生活不仅有很多乐趣，同时也更为便宜(cheaper)。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国首座野生动物迁徙立交桥投入使用以及它的环保设计。
36．lying 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语is，设空处为非谓语动词，修饰名词The bridge作定语，和名词之间是主动关系，应用现在分词，故填lying。
37．by 考查介词。根据句意和语境可知，设空处为介词，这里表示被公路分隔，应用介词by。
38．Covered 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语can fit，设空处为非谓语动词，和主语之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作状语，句首单词首字母大写，故填Covered。
39．began 考查时态。设空处为从句谓语， since引导的时间状语从句中，从句谓语用一般过去时，主句用现在完成时，故填began。
40．was based 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。设空处为从句谓语，根据主句的said可知，应用一般过去时；主语the construction of these man made corridors(通道)和谓语之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，并且谓语应用第三人称单数，故填was based。
41．the 考查冠词。短语with the purpose of，意为“以……为目的”，故填the。
42．safely 考查副词。设空处修饰crossing over or under busy roadways，应用副词作状语，故填safely。
43．which 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词their customary paths，关系词在从句中作主语，指物，故填which。
44．length 考查名词。设空处前有a修饰，应用名词单数，故填length。
45．harmonious 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词coexistence作定语，应用形容词，故填harmonious。
第三部分
第一节(参考范文)
Dear Mike，
How's everything going I am writing to share some information about our class meeting with you.
To help the students develop the good habit of garbage classification, we held the class meeting whose topic was “waste sorting”. First, we watched a video about how to sort waste. Then, we were given questions to check whether we could classify waste correctly in our daily life. The activity turned out to be meaningful, through which we not only acquired a good knowledge of waste sorting but we also raised our awareness of protecting the environment.
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(参考范文)
Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project. But Freddie kept on. Some of his friends laughed at him, thinking it was a waste of time. Nevertheless, Freddie decided to stick it out. The first day of the new school year soon arrived and once again the school hall was packed with pupils. When the headmaster appeared, he was carrying a certificate which bore the logo of the local council. “Welcome back，” he said, “The council has presented this certificate to the school in recognition of the work by one of our pupils. Freddie Forbes, please come to the platform.”
Hearing his name called by the headmaster, Freddie nervously made his way to the platform. The headmaster smiled at Freddie. “This certificate you have worked so hard to achieve will hang in the school office, but you will get a personal award too.” A teacher came onto the stage, bringing one of the honors jackets that Freddie had admired so much. The headmaster asked Freddie to remove his own jacket and helped him into the blazer that he thought he would never wear. As the pupils who had dropped out looked on enviously, Freddie knew that collecting waste was certainly not a waste of time.
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