/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科
2026年中考时文阅读之城市“口袋森林”建设热潮
一、话题介绍
2026 年 4 月起,全国多地启动 “口袋森林” 建设计划,迅速登上抖音、微博热搜。这种利用城市闲置角落(如废弃空地、道路拐角、社区闲置区域)打造的小型生态绿地,以本土树种为主,搭配花卉、灌木与休闲座椅,既改善城市空气质量,又为居民提供就近休憩的绿色空间。不少学生参与植树养护志愿活动,“口袋森林” 成为城市生态治理的创新实践,让 “推窗见绿、出门入园” 成为现实。
二、英语原文及习题
(一)原文 passage
Since April 2026, a "pocket forest" construction campaign has swept across cities in China. These small ecological green spaces, built on idle urban corners such as abandoned lots, road junctions and community vacant areas, have quickly become a hot topic on Douyin and Weibo. They are loved by people of all ages for their environmental value and practical functions.
A pocket forest is usually a small green area of 50 to 200 square meters. The design follows the principle of "local adaptation"—most plants are native tree species, such as maple, elm and osmanthus, which are easy to grow and maintain. Besides trees, the forest also includes flowers, shrubs and grass, creating a rich and layered ecological environment. Many pocket forests are equipped with simple leisure facilities, such as wooden benches and small paths, allowing residents to rest, walk or read in the greenery.
What are the benefits of pocket forests First, they improve air quality. Trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, filtering harmful substances in the air. A study shows that a 100-square-meter pocket forest can absorb 500 kilograms of carbon dioxide a year. Second, they relieve urban heat island effect. The green plants reduce the surrounding temperature by 2-3℃ in summer, making the city cooler. Third, they enhance residents’ sense of happiness. A grandmother from Beijing shared on Douyin, "There used to be a messy vacant lot downstairs. Now it’s a beautiful pocket forest. I take my grandson for a walk here every day. We can see birds and butterflies—it’s like a small nature park in the city."
Many middle school students also participate in the construction and maintenance of pocket forests. They join volunteer activities to plant saplings, water plants and pick up garbage. Li Ming, a ninth-grade student, said, "It’s meaningful to take part in tree planting. I learned about many native plants and understood the importance of environmental protection. Now I often come to take care of the trees we planted."
By the end of April 2026, more than 1,200 pocket forests had been built in 50 cities across the country. Urban planners said that pocket forests are a smart way to use limited urban space. They not only beautify the city but also promote ecological izens commented, "Pocket forests bring green to our life. They are small but powerful, making the city more livable and environmentally friendly."
(二)阅读理解题
When did the "pocket forest" construction campaign start
A. In March 2026.
B. In April 2026.
C. In May 2026.
D. In June 2026.
What is the main plant species in pocket forests
A. Foreign flowers.
B. Tropical trees.
C. Native tree species.
D. Artificial grass.
How much carbon dioxide can a 100-square-meter pocket forest absorb a year
A. 300 kilograms.
B. 500 kilograms.
C. 800 kilograms.
D. 1,000 kilograms.
Why do middle school students like participating in pocket forest activities
A. They can get extra points at school.
B. They want to play in the forest.
C. They think it’s meaningful and learn about environmental protection.
D. Their parents force them to do volunteer work.
What do urban planners think of pocket forests
A. They are a waste of urban space.
B. They are a smart use of limited urban space.
C. They are too small to have any effect.
D. They are difficult to maintain.
(三)完形填空题
Since April 2026, pocket forests have become a new trend in Chinese cities. These small green spaces are built on 1______ urban corners and have become popular on social media. They bring many 2______ to the city and residents.
A pocket forest covers 50 to 200 square meters. Most plants are 3______ tree species, which are easy to grow. The forest has trees, flowers and shrubs, creating a 4______ ecological environment. Many forests also have wooden benches and small paths for people to 5______.
Pocket forests have great environmental value. They absorb carbon dioxide and 6______ oxygen, improving air quality. In summer, they can 7______ the temperature by 2-3℃, relieving the urban heat island effect. Residents can enjoy greenery 8______ their homes, which makes them happier.
Middle school students often take part in volunteer activities to 9______ the pocket forests. They plant saplings, water plants and pick up garbage. Many students said they learned a lot about 10______ and realized the importance of protecting nature.
By the end of April, over 1,200 pocket forests had been built in 50 cities. Urban planners said they are a 11______ way to use limited urban space. They 12______ the city and promote ecological izens praised them as "small green treasures" that make the city more 13______.
The popularity of pocket forests shows people’s growing attention to 14______ protection. It’s a practical way to make cities greener and more livable. We believe more cities will 15______ this trend in the future.
A. busy B. idle C. crowded D. dirty
A. benefits B. problems C. troubles D. costs
A. native B. foreign C. expensive D. rare
A. simple B. boring C. rich D. empty
A. work B. rest C. study D. cook
A. take B. release C. need D. waste
A. raise B. keep C. lower D. change
A. far from B. close to C. inside D. outside
A. destroy B. design C. maintain D. sell
A. plants B. animals C. stars D. stones
A. stupid B. smart C. difficult D. expensive
A. pollute B. darken C. beautify D. warm
A. livable B. dangerous C. noisy D. crowded
A. water B. air C. soil D. environmental
A. refuse B. follow C. stop D. forget
(四)短文还原题(六选五)
根据短文内容,从下列选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项(有一项多余)。
A. They also provide a good place for residents to relax.
B. It’s a small ecological green space built on idle urban areas.
C. Many students join volunteer activities to take care of them.
D. They absorb carbon dioxide and improve air quality.
E. The pocket forest is usually 50 to 200 square meters in size.
F. It has become a popular way to improve urban ecology.
Since April 2026, "pocket forests" have become popular in Chinese cities. 1 Millions of people share photos of these green spaces on social media.
What is a pocket forest 2 It uses native plants to create a small ecological system. 3 Residents can walk, rest or chat in the forest without going far from home.
What are the environmental benefits 4 They also reduce the urban temperature in summer.
Who participates in the construction Besides urban workers, 5 They plant trees, water plants and learn about environmental protection.
Pocket forests are small but effective. They make cities greener and more livable, showing the progress of urban ecological governance.
(五)语法填空题
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
In April 2026, the "pocket forest" campaign started in China. These small green spaces ______ (1) (build) on idle urban corners, such as abandoned lots and road junctions. They soon became ______ (2) hot topic on Douyin and Weibo.
A pocket forest is usually 50 to 200 square meters. Most plants are native tree species, which ______ (3) (be) easy to grow and maintain. The forest includes trees, flowers and shrubs, ______ (4) (create) a rich ecological environment. Many forests have wooden benches for residents ______ (5) (rest) on.
Pocket forests bring many benefits. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, ______ (6) (improve) air quality. They also lower the surrounding temperature, relieving the urban heat island effect. Residents can enjoy greenery close to ______ (7) (they) homes, which enhances their sense of happiness.
Middle school students often take part in volunteer activities. They plant saplings, water plants and pick up garbage. A student said, "I ______ (8) (learn) a lot about native plants. It’s meaningful to protect the environment."
By the end of April, more than 1,200 pocket forests ______ (9) (complete) in 50 cities. Urban planners said they are a smart way to use limited space. They hope more cities ______ (10) (join) the campaign to make the country greener.
三、答案及解析
(一)阅读理解题答案
B 解析:根据第一段 “Since April 2026, a 'pocket forest' construction campaign has swept across cities in China” 可知建设热潮始于 2026 年 4 月,故选 B。
C 解析:第二段明确提到 “most plants are native tree species”,即主要植物为本土树种,故选 C。
B 解析:第三段指出 “a 100-square-meter pocket forest can absorb 500 kilograms of carbon dioxide a year”,即每年吸收 500 千克二氧化碳,故选 B。
C 解析:第四段提到学生认为活动 “meaningful” 且 “learned about many native plants and understood the importance of environmental protection”,即觉得有意义且能了解环保知识,故选 C。
B 解析:最后一段提到城市规划师认为口袋森林是 “a smart way to use limited urban space”,即合理利用有限城市空间,故选 B。
(二)完形填空题答案
B 解析:口袋森林建在 “闲置的” 城市角落,“idle”(闲置的)与原文 “idle urban corners” 一致,故选 B。
A 解析:口袋森林给城市和居民带来许多 “好处”,“benefits”(好处)对应原文 “benefits of pocket forests”,故选 A。
A 解析:多数植物是 “本土的” 树种,“native”(本土的)与原文 “native tree species” 一致,故选 A。
C 解析:创造 “丰富的” 生态环境,“rich”(丰富的)对应原文 “rich and layered ecological environment”,故选 C。
B 解析:休闲设施供人们 “休息”,“rest”(休息)对应原文 “allowing residents to rest”,故选 B。
B 解析:植物吸收二氧化碳并 “释放” 氧气,“release”(释放)与原文 “release oxygen” 一致,故选 B。
C 解析:夏季 “降低” 温度,“lower”(降低)对应原文 “reduce the surrounding temperature”,故选 C。
B 解析:居民在 “靠近” 家的地方享受绿色,“close to”(靠近)与原文 “就近休憩” 呼应,故选 B。
C 解析:学生参与 “维护” 口袋森林,“maintain”(维护)对应原文 “maintenance of pocket forests”,故选 C。
A 解析:学到很多关于 “植物” 的知识,“plants”(植物)对应原文 “learned about many native plants”,故选 A。
B 解析:是 “明智的” 利用空间方式,“smart”(明智的)与原文 “a smart way” 一致,故选 B。
C 解析:“美化” 城市并促进生态平衡,“beautify”(美化)对应原文 “beautify the city”,故选 C。
A 解析:让城市更 “宜居”,“livable”(宜居的)对应原文 “more livable and environmentally friendly”,故选 A。
D 解析:体现人们对 “环境” 保护的关注,“environmental”(环境的)与原文 “environmental protection” 一致,故选 D。
B 解析:更多城市会 “追随” 这一趋势,“follow”(追随)符合语境,故选 B。
(三)短文还原题答案
F 解析:前文讲口袋森林走红,此处衔接 “成为改善城市生态的流行方式”,与后文社交媒体热度呼应,故选 F。
B 解析:前文问 “什么是口袋森林”,此处定义 “建在闲置区域的小型生态绿地”,故选 B。
A 解析:前文讲生态系统,此处衔接 “为居民提供休闲场所”,对应原文休憩功能,故选 A。
D 解析:前文问 “环境效益”,此处列举 “吸收二氧化碳、改善空气质量”,故选 D。
C 解析:前文问 “谁参与建设”,此处补充 “学生参与志愿维护”,与原文学生活动呼应,故选 C。
(四)语法填空题答案
are built 解析:主语与 build 为被动关系,全文为一般现在时,故填 are built。(动词)
a 解析:“hot topic” 为可数名词单数,hot 以辅音音素开头,用不定冠词 a。(冠词)
are 解析:先行词 species 为复数(此处指物种),定语从句中谓语动词用 are。(动词)
creating 解析:现在分词作结果状语,表 “自然而然形成”,故填 creating。(动词)
to rest 解析:“for sb. to do sth.” 为固定结构,表 “供某人做某事”,故填 to rest。(动词)
improving 解析:现在分词作伴随状语,与 absorb 和 release 并列,故填 improving。(动词)
their 解析:修饰名词 “homes” 用形容词性物主代词,they 的物主代词为 their。(代词)
have learned 解析:强调 “已经学到”,用现在完成时,故填 have learned。(动词)
had been completed 解析:“by the end of April” 提示用过去完成时,主语与 complete 为被动关系,故填 had been completed。(动词)
will join 解析:“hope” 后接宾语从句,表将来动作,用一般将来时,故填 will join。(动词)