主题十　社会贡献--2027通用版高考英语第一轮主题练（含答案）

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2027通用版高考英语第一轮
主题十　社会贡献
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考 (2025浙江一考,A) 主题 社会服务
　　Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection.
Who Can Borrow
Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders.
How Long Does It Take
Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare, recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate.
Length of Loans
Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals (续借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through ILL.
Notification/Delivery Options
For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries—the one you selected in the ILL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received.
Interlibrary Loan Fees
Library Type Loan Cost Article/Chapter Cost
Non-Profit Libraries $15 $10
For-Profit Libraries $20 $12
International Libraries $25 $15
1. Who can use the ILL service
A. Former students.　B. Guest borrowers.
C. Retired teachers.　D. Fee-card holders.
2. What is a rule for borrowing a print book through ILL
A. Pay an extra fee for delivery.　 B. Renew it before the due date.
C. Pick it up at the lending library.　 D. Return it when it is recalled.
3. How much do you pay for two articles obtained from an international library
A. $15.　B. $20.　C. $24.　D. $30.
2.三年模拟(2025浙江R6联盟阶段性联考,B) 主题 对社会有突出贡献的人物
　　The Wright brothers' mother, Susan Catherine Koerner Wright, was an aggressive woman who attended Hartsville College, a rarity in those times. She had grown up on a farm and was very handy with tools. It is said that she could fix practically anything, and she was the one to solve the boys' early engineering problems. Their father, Bishop Milton Wright, worked long hours on the farm and studied uninterruptedly.
The Wright children were expected to work hard. When they were young boys, their father Milton brought home a flying toy: a propeller(螺旋桨) made of bamboo and powered by a rubber band. Fascinated with it, the boys began experimenting with it immediately. Their great curiosity was restrained only by their lack of mechanical know-how.
As the boys grew, all mechanical things fascinated them. They were especially interested in bicycles and printing presses. Unfortunately, Susan died in 1889. Later, when the family struggled financially, the brothers dropped out of school and put their hands and minds to work. They published a weekly newspaper and opened a company, selling and repairing bicycles.
The business was successful enough to fund their flying experiments. It's easy to imagine the brothers working long hours on bicycles during the day and assembling propellers, gears and motors in the back workshop in their off time. They spent hours on the beach watching birds glide(滑翔). They made sketches and obsessed over the details of materials, dimensions, rotor spin and weight. Their work continued for more than a decade until they finally developed their dream: an airplane.
When it came time to test their first full-scale model in 1903, their father was anchored to the earth with doubts. He couldn't bear the thought of losing his sons, so he made them promise never to fly together—that is, if their experiment ever got off the ground.
1. What effect did the Wright brothers' parents have on their interests
A. They raised engineering problems.
B. Both of the parents stimulated them.
C. Their father blocked their passion.
D. Their mother helped them set their goals.
2. What do we know about the Wright brothers' business
A. It failed completely.
B. It focused on flying.
C. It funded their dream.
D. It was barely profitable.
3. What contributed most to the Wright brothers' success
A. The steady financial support from family.
B. The lucky discovery during bicycle repair.
C. Their constant innovation and experiments.
D. Their experience gained during childhood.
4. Why did Bishop Milton Wright forbid his sons from flying together
A. He feared losing them all at once.　 B. He thought it was troublesome to fly.
C. He doubted their engineering skills.　 D. He wanted them to focus on studies.
3.五年高考(2021浙江一考) 主题 社会服务
　　You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 1.　　
It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 2.　　　 Any small interruption—a price check, a chatty customer—can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:3.　　　 So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line—called a serpentine line—and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 4.　　　 This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
5.　　　 It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
　　A. Why does this always seem to happen to you
B. So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines
C. Some of them may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D. The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line
F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2023全国乙,A) 主题 著名人物
PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania(c. 1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials(证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry(c. 1789-1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian(1461-1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships(学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler(1831-1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
1. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Doing teaching jobs.
B. Being hired as physicians.　
C. Performing surgery.
D. Being banned from medicine.
2. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She wrote a book.　 B. She went through trials.　
C. She worked as a dentist.　D. She had formal education.
3. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania.
B. Tan Yunxian.　
C. James Barry.
D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
2.三年模拟(2025山东日照三模,B) 主题 社会贡献
　　Have you ever wanted to help the planet What if that idea could become a reality and actually make a difference That's exactly what 17-year-old Ryan Honary from the US achieved. He is a finalist of the Earth Prize 2024 competition, which is the world's largest environmental sustainability contest for people aged 13-19. Ryan's invention, called Sensory AI, can spot fires as small as one square foot. Thanks to it, firefighters can act before a fire turns into a disaster.
Ryan came up with the idea after the California wildfire in 2018, which destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. In February, he introduced his innovative wildfire sensor to the Orange County Fire Authority(OCFA)in Irvine, California, US. This development comes at a crucial time following recent wildfires worldwide, from Los Angeles to Portugal, as communities seek solutions for future threats, reported The Express Tribune.
After a frightening experience trying to contact a family to confirm they were safe in the wildfire, Ryan started thinking about reworking a heat detector from a fifth-grade school project. Through gradual improvements with infrared(红外线) sensors, a wireless sensor network, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a camera to detect smoke, the solution caught the attention of the OCFA. This cost-effective solution, suitable for high-risk areas, can be easily expanded to other locations in need of enhanced monitoring.
The initial installation stage targets high-risk zones within the Irvine Open Space Preserve, a crucial ecological corridor of nearly 40,000 acres of open space. This preserve connects Orange County's open areas to the Cleveland National Forest.
“Finding fires early is crucial all year round. It helps firefighters respond quickly and safely to stop wildfires from growing big,” explained OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to Earth.org. “I believe that young people should be going beyond talking and really focus on developing practical solutions,” said Ryan.
1. What is the main function of Sensory AI
A. To replace firefighters in dangerous zones.
B. To monitor wildlife in ecological preserves.
C. To detect small wildfires before they spread.
D. To predict weather changes in high-risk areas.
2. What inspired Ryan to develop Sensory AI
A. A wildfire disaster.　 B. His parents' suggestion.
C. His interest in infrared technology.　 D. A science competition at his school.
3. How did the OCFA respond to Ryan's invention
A. They provided financial aid.　 B. They helped to improve it.
C. They expressed concerns about it.　 D. They recognized its potential.
4. Which of the following may Ryan agree with
A. Actions speak louder than words.　 B. Many hands make light work.
C. Where there's smoke, there's fire.　 D. One good turn deserves another.
3.三年模拟(2025山东青岛三模) 主题 社会贡献
　　I grew up in Mkoba, a small place in Zimbabwe. Graduating from high school with 　1　, I was filled with hope, yet my family's financial struggles cast a dark shadow over my 　2　. The world seemed to say “no,” but I 　3　 to accept defeat. With determination burning in my heart, I took matters into my own hands, working 　4　 as a babysitter for two long years. Every penny I earned brought me one step closer to my dream of 　5　 a medical school.
Finally, my years of 　6　 work bore fruits. I won the opportunity to study Medical Bioscience. But my 　7　 didn't stop there. I knew I had to 　8　. Thus, the Uplifting Hope Initiative was launched. It aimed to 　9　 children in rural areas not just with clothes, but with hope. I wanted them to know they were 　10　, loved, and capable of breaking free from their circumstances.
There were days when I was underdressed, feeling like I didn't 　11　 and out of place, watching others enjoy opportunities that seemed just out of my reach. But I learned a valuable lesson: my 　12　 wasn't defined by my clothes or my lack of opportunities. It was defined by my ability to 　13　 in the face of adversity(逆境). I realized that I was shaped by my 　14　. I was strong, and 　15　 to make a difference.
1. A. interests　 B. honors　 C. insights　 D. debts
2. A. will　 B. relation　 C. dream　 D. preparation
3. A. planned　 B. offered　 C. happened　 D. refused
4. A. independently　 B. hopelessly　 C. occasionally　 D. tirelessly
5. A. building　 B. attending　 C. funding　 D. operating
6. A. creative　 B. voluntary　 C. industrious　 D. professional
7. A. journey　 B. expansion　 C. highlight　 D. question
8. A. fly off　 B. go back　 C. give back　 D. catch up
9. A. treat　 B. bother　 C. entertain　 D. provide
10. A. seen　 B. separated　 C. protected　 D. pushed
11. A. crash　 B. dash　 C. belong　 D. try
12. A. strategy　 B. worth　 C. wealth　 D. basis
13. A. rise　 B. love　 C. cooperate　 D. learn
14. A. struggles　 B. losses　 C. regrets　 D. fears
15. A. relaxed　 B. amazed　 C. determined　 D. relieved
组合练3　阅读(2)&语法填空
1.五年高考(2024浙江一考,B) 主题 社会进步
　　When was the last time you used a telephone box I mean to make an actual phone call—not to shelter from the rain. Ages ago, right The last time I used a phone box for its intended purpose was...2006. I was conducting auditions(试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London. Hoping to impress some talented actors to come and work for me for nothing, I spread some throws over the sofas and lit candles to make it seem a bit more “young professional”.
As I rushed outdoors to empty the wastepaper baskets, the door swung shut behind me. Suddenly I was locked outside. My mobile phone was inside, but luckily there was a telephone box across the street. So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady's managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived.
As it has been many years since I last used one, I should hardly be surprised that there are no longer any public telephones near my house. The last one standing has just been turned into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves, and return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection.
For a few months after the “library” opened, I didn't bother taking a look, as I had assumed that it would be stuffed full of cheesy love stories. Then I noticed folk conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I've discovered some great books!
If I ever get trapped outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly, no longer be able to connect me with my keys. But it can certainly keep me entertained while I wait for my wife to rescue me.
1. What does the word “it” underlined in the first paragraph refer to
A. The play.　 B. The shared house.
C. The sofa.　 D. The telephone box.
2. Why did the author use the telephone box in 2006
A. To place an urgent call.　 B. To put up a notice.
C. To shelter from the rain.　D. To hold an audition.
3. What do we know about the “mini community library”
A. It provides phone service for free.　 B. Anyone can contribute to its collection.
C. It is popular among young readers.　 D. Books must be returned within a month.
4. Why did the author start to use the “library”
A. He wanted to borrow some love stories.　 B. He was encouraged by a close neighbour.
C. He found there were excellent free books.　 D. He thought it was an ideal place for reading.
2.三年模拟(2025山东潍坊三模,C) 主题 社会服务
　　The United Arab Emirates, 80% desert with only 0.7% cultivable land, struggles with food supply. Unsurprisingly, the oil-rich nation has offered opportunities to companies aiming to change those statistics, as it attempts to find its way toward food supply.
HyveGeo, launching a project, is the latest startup that has found a way to turn the desert green while turning a profit too. Using agricultural waste and algae(藻类), the company is creating a mixture designed to boost tree planting projects and food production. And through growing algae, it says it can remove climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the process.
The main substance for HyveGeo's mixture is biochar, a carbon-rich material made by burning organic materials in a low-oxygen environment. HyveGeo is sourcing its organic material from local farms and agricultural waste, and processing it at a pilot site in Abu Dhabi. To date, the site has produced 200 tons of biochar, preventing 800 tons of waste from going to landfill. Biochar itself is fantastic, but if you stick it in desert sand, it doesn't do that much. HyveGeo has applied algae to the solution. It puts algae through a “bio-processing concept” to get bioactive extracts(提取物), which can be added to biochar to promote plant growth. The company claims to speed up soil creation from years to less than a month.
Trials with tomatoes show promising results: plants are larger and can withstand higher temperatures, indicating the growing medium helps resist climate stress. Partnering with UAE agricultural authorities, HyveGeo aims to grow crops such as wheat, rice, and vegetables locally. Expert Dr. Marcella acknowledges their comprehensive soil-improvement strategy but warns of soil regeneration's complexity and unknown irrigation(灌溉) needs.
Producing enough algae to meet demand and making HyveGeo's model commercially practicable are just two challenges it faces. HyveGeo will announce its next round of venture capital funding. “Climate is a long-term thing,” said Welch, HyveGeo chief operations officer. “If we can do our bit to solve the challenge, that's a wonderful thing.”
1. What can HyveGeo's project do according to paragraph 2
A. Achieve double goals.　 B. Enhance food safety.
C. Reduce agricultural waste.　 D. Popularize farming methods.
2. How does HyveGeo make biochar function better
A. By adding it to desert sand.　 B. By simplifying its processing.
C. By changing its carbon content.　 D. By mixing it with algae extracts.
3. What's Dr. Marcella's attitude towards the soil creation strategy
A. Cautious.　B. Negative.　C. Doubtful.　D. Indifferent.
4. What is implied about the project in the last paragraph
A. It is well received.　 B. It is highly profitable.
C. It needs financial support.　 D. It resolves climate challenge.
3.三年模拟(2025山东日照三模) 主题 社会贡献
　　Scientists are transforming barren sands into productive land in China's northwest, 1.　　　　　　 towns once moved away from advancing deserts, offering ecological and economic hope to local communities.
Zeng Fanjiang heads a research station of the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography. During his 30-year career, Zeng has developed sand-fixing technologies using salt cedars and saxoul shrubs, registering 17 patents while leading his team in the fight against desertification. Their work has boosted vegetation 2.　　　　　　(cover) on shifting dunes(沙丘) by more than 40 percent across the county, with these techniques now 3.　　　　　　(use) throughout Xinjiang.
Historically, the 4.　　　　　　(resident) of Qira county have had to relocate their settlements three times due to expanding deserts and severe sandstorms. In 1983, recognizing 5.　　　　　　 persistent threat, authorities established a research station in the county to fight desertification.
In July 1997, 31-year-old Zeng left Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, 6.　　　　　　 the research station, becoming the first graduate student there. Over the years, Zeng guided the research station in establishing technical models for bettering the management and sustainable use of desert plants. Up to now, their achievements 7.　　　　　　(apply) across nearly 50,000 mu in Hotan and 8.　　　　　　(neighbor) areas.
“We must sow the seeds of science,” Zeng said, 9.　　　　　　(encourage) young researchers at the station to actively engage in science popularization so more people can understand the stories behind sand prevention and control efforts 10.　　　　　　 embrace environmental protection concepts.
组合练4　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ,B) 主题 社会服务
　　Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there's a kiosk(小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates(检票口) and you'll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit—known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It's that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we've received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit(交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.
And you'll never be without something to read.
1. Why did BART start the kiosk program 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A. To promote the local culture.　 B. To discourage phone use.
C. To meet passengers' needs.　 D. To reduce its running costs.
2. How are the stories categorized in the kiosk
A. By popularity.　 B. By length.
C. By theme.　 D. By language.
3. What has Trost been doing recently
A. Organizing a story contest.　B. Doing a survey of customers.
C. Choosing a print publisher.　D. Conducting interviews with artists.
4. What is Trost's opinion about BART's future
A. It will close down.　 B. Its profits will decline.
C. It will expand nationwide.　 D. Its ridership will increase.
2.五年高考(2025全国一,C) 主题 社会服务
　　While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian(行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there's too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead.
Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Br mmelstroet are bothered by facts like these. In their new book Movement:How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, they call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives.
Life on city streets started to change decades ago. Whole neighbourhoods were destroyed to make way for new road networks and kids had to play elsewhere. Some communities fought back. Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. Describing her alarm at its proposed replacement with an expressway, Jane Jacobs called on her mayor(市长) to champion “New York as a decent place to live, and not just rush through.” Similar campaigns occurred in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s as well.
Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. The number of cars on roads has been increasing rapidly. In Australia we now have over twenty million cars for just over twenty-six million people, among the highest rate of car ownership in the world.
We invest a lot in roads that help us rush through, but we fail to account for the true costs. Do we really recognise what it costs us as a society when children can't move safely around our communities The authors of Movement have it right: it's time to think differently about that street outside your front door.
1. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1
A. Cars often get stuck on the road.　　 B. Traffic accidents occur frequently.
C. People walk less and drive more.　　 D. Pedestrians fail to follow the rules.
2. What were the Canadian journalist and other campaigners trying to do
A. Keep their cities livable.　　 B. Promote cultural diversity.
C. Help the needy families.　　 D. Make expressways accessible.
3. What can be inferred about the campaigns in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s
A. They boosted the sales of cars.　　 B. They turned out largely ineffective.
C. They won government support.　　 D. They advocated building new parks.
4. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Why the Rush 　　B. What's Next
C. Where to Stay 　　D. Who to Blame
3.三年模拟(2026届广西南宁摸底测试) 主题 公益事业与志愿服务
Four Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
Between your holiday parties, family responsibilities, and the pressure of finding the perfect gift, this time of year can go by in a flash. But during the holiday season, we are often reminded of something important. 1.　　　 Below are four easy ways to do just that by helping our neighbors facing hunger.
Set up a holiday food drive.
Get your friends, family or neighborhood together and start a food drive. 2.　　　 Then in the weeks leading up to the holidays and at holiday gatherings, encourage your neighbors and family to help make a difference by supporting your food drive. Deliver all the collected items to the food bank to ensure your efforts have the greatest impact.
3.　　
Do you have a friend or family member that cares deeply for others This year, consider donating to Feeding America in honor of your friends and family. You will be spreading the love twice as far by giving meals to families who are in need and giving your loved one a meaningful gift. Give a gift today.
Volunteer!
Did you know that 51% of all food programs rely entirely on volunteers 4.　　　 But the feeling of helping your neighbors in need during the holiday season is priceless. Get in touch with your local food bank to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Make a difference online.
There are lots of ways that you can help people facing hunger without leaving the comfort of your own home. You can start an online fundraiser or add Feeding America as your charity of choice on eBay. 5.　　
A. Give a gift that gives back.
B. It won't cost you anything.
C. Show concern for your loved one.
D. They truly play a key role in volunteering.
E. It's to give back, especially to those in need.
F. Your digital footprint may inspire others to join you.
G. Contact your local food bank and learn what items they need most first.
组合练5　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2024全国甲,C) 主题 社会服务
　　The Saint Lukas train doesn't accept passengers—it accepts only the sick. The Saint Lukas is one of five government-sponsored medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia. Each stop lasts an average of two days, and during that time the doctors and nurses on board provide rural(乡村的) populations with basic medical care, X-ray scans and prescriptions.
“People started queuing to make an appointment early in the morning,” says Emile Ducke, a German photographer who traveled with the staff of the Saint Lukas for a two-week trip in November through the vast regions(区域) of Krasnoyarsk and Khakassia.
Russia's public health care service has been in serious need of modernization. The government has struggled to come up with measures to address the problem, particularly in the poorer, rural areas east of the Volga River, including arranging doctor's appointments by video chat and expanding financial aid programs to motivate doctors to practice medicine in remote parts of the country like Krasnoyarsk.
The annual arrival of the Saint Lukas is another attempt to improve the situation. For 10 months every year, the train stops at about eight stations over two weeks, before returning to the regional capital to refuel and restock(补给). Then it starts all over again the next month. Most stations wait about a year between visits.
Doctors see up to 150 patients every day. The train's equipment allows for basic checkups. “I was very impressed by the doctors and their assistants working and living in such little space but still staying focused and very concerned,” says Ducke. “They were the best chance for many rural people to get the treatment they want.”
1. How is the Saint Lukas different from other trains
A. It runs across countries.　 B. It reserves seats for the seniors.
C. It functions as a hospital.　 D. It travels along a river.
2. What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Krasnoyarsk
A. It is heavily populated.　 B. It offers training for doctors.
C. It is a modern city.　 D. It needs medical aid.
3. How long can the Saint Lukas work with one supply
A. About a year.　 B. About ten months.
C. About two months.　 D. About two weeks.
4. What is Ducke's attitude toward the Saint Lukas' services
A. Appreciative.　B. Doubtful.　C. Ambiguous.　D. Cautious.
2.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅰ,C) 主题 社会服务
　　The elderly residents in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.
The project was dreamed up by a local charity to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people's wellbeing. It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.
Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said:“I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school.
“I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they've gone to bed.
“It's good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I'm enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful.”
There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.
Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said:“Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here.”
Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said:“We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities.”
1. What is the purpose of the project
A. To ensure harmony in care homes.　 B. To provide part-time jobs for the aged.
C. To raise money for medical research.　 D. To promote the elderly people's welfare.
2. How has the project affected Ruth Xavier
A. She has learned new life skills.　B. She has gained a sense of achievement.
C. She has recovered her memory.　D. She has developed a strong personality.
3. What do the underlined words“embark on” mean in paragraph 7
A. Improve.　 B. Oppose.
C. Begin.　 D. Evaluate.
4. What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs
A. It is well received.　 B. It needs to be more creative.
C. It is highly profitable.　 D. It takes ages to see the results.
3.五年高考(2023新课标Ⅱ) 主题 社会服务
　　In April last year, I saw a post on the PNP (Pilots N Paws) website from a family in Topeka. They had to move to Virginia but they were on a very tight 　1　. They could not afford to pay for 　2　 for their dog, Tiffy, and 　3　 wanted to take her with them.
It just 　4　 that I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot, Karen, who 　5　 to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia. What I was to do was fly to Topeka to 　6　 Tiffy.
When I met Tiffy's owners, they seemed very 　7　. George, the husband, was trying to be calm, but I could tell this was 　8　 for him, having to leave his dog to a 　9　 and trust that everything would 　10　.
After some goodbyes, I asked George and his wife to help me 　11　 Tiffy into the plane. I promised to take care of Tiffy and 　12　 them as soon as we got to Kansas City.
The flight was 　13　, and Tiffy was a great passenger. The next day, she 　14　 with Karen and made it back to George in Virginia within a few days. He was so 　15　 and sent me a nice e-mail with pictures. It felt great to know that I had helped bring this family together again.
1. A. turn　 B. budget　 C. schedule　 D. connection
2. A. food　 B. shelter　 C. medicine　 D. transportation
3. A. desperately　 B. temporarily　 C. secretly　 D. originally
4. A. appeared　 B. proved　 C. happened　 D. showed
5. A. waited　 B. offered　 C. hurried　 D. failed
6. A. see off　 B. look for　 C. hand over　 D. pick up
7. A. confused　 B. nervous　 C. annoyed　 D. curious
8. A. hard　 B. fine　 C. common　 D. lucky
9. A. coworker　 B. passenger　 C. stranger　 D. neighbor
10. A. speed up　 B. work out　 C. come back　 D. take off
11. A. feed　 B. follow　 C. change　 D. load
12. A. call　 B. join　 C. leave　 D. serve
13. A. unnecessary　 B. unexpected　 C. unavoidable　 D. uneventful
14. A. returned　 B. fought　 C. flew　 D. agreed
15. A. thankful　 B. generous　 C. proud　 D. sympathetic
组合练6　七选五&完形&语法填空&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2021浙江二考)主题 社会贡献
You've got mail...and it's a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China's Great Wall. 1.　　
“I often send postcards to family and friends,” he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it. 2.　　　” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place:online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo's hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. 3.　　　 Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it. 4.　　　 So a common language is required and in postcrossing that's English since it's widely spoken.
“Many people in China have limited exposure to English. 5.　　　 That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing,” Paulo says.
　　A. And that's totally fine.
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
2.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅱ)主题 社会贡献
　　Over the past 38 years, Mr. Wang has pretended to be someone else many times, and has even learned to 　1　 different dialects(方言),leading to him being described as an “Oscar-winning actor”.
The 60-year-old is not an actor, but a 　2　. However, he is more devoted to his “　3　” than any real actor.
In the 1990s, a group of thieves often sold stolen goods with the help of some beggars. To look into the 　4　, Wang disguised(伪装) himself and 　5　 the beggars. Dirty shorts and old shoes gave him the 　6　 of a real beggar and his convincing dialect soon won him the 　7　 of the beggars.
“I often 　8　 them to drink alcohol. Once they were 　9　, they began to talk a lot,” Wang said. “I'd then 　10　 myself to use the toilet, 　11　 what the beggars said, and send the 　12　 to my teammates.”
Wang, who is often in 　13　 situations, is also a judo(柔道) master. “As long as I get close enough, no criminal can 　14　 from me,” he said.
Wang's 　15　 won him several honors, including a National May Day Labor Medal and 11 Citations of Merit.
1. A. teach　 B. compare　 C. assess　 D. speak
2. A. lawyer　 B. doctor　 C. policeman　 D. businessman
3. A. role　 B. study　 C. family　 D. audience
4. A. mirror　 B. case　 C. future　 D. question
5. A. interviewed　 B. joined　 C. arrested　 D. assisted
6. A. challenge　 B. experience　 C. appearance　 D. freedom
7. A. vote　 B. sympathy　 C. permission　 D. trust
8. A. invited　 B. forced　 C. helped　 D. expected
9. A. drunk　 B. deserted　 C. bored　 D. lost
10. A. guide　 B. persuade　 C. excuse　 D. allow
11. A. refer to　 B. note down　 C. ask about　 D. miss out
12. A. plan　 B. agreement　 C. direction　 D. information
13. A. awkward　 B. dangerous　 C. unfortunate　 D. strange
14. A. separate　 B. recover　 C. escape　 D. hear
15. A. courage　 B. honesty　 C. kindness　 D. optimism
3.三年模拟(2025安徽淮北第十二中学第一次质量检测) 主题 对社会有突出贡献的人物
　　To write his own medical text, Li Shizhen referenced over 800 medical texts, countless books on history and geography, and works of literature. He even studied the complete works of many ancient poets, from 1.　　　　　　 he selected a surprising number of verses about medicine. However, the 2.　　　　　　(great) issue he encountered was the widespread inconsistency in the use of drug names. Realising the importance of field research outweighed that of extensive reading, Li travelled far and wide into the mountains and wilderness in 1565. He covered what are today's 3.　　　　　　(province) of Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu, and many other places.
After over a decade of field research, Li 4.　　　　　　(successful) completed the first draft of his masterpiece, Bencao Gangmu, or the Compendium of Materia Medica in 1578. He revised 5.　　　　　　 work at least three times right up until his death in 1593.
Since its first publication in 1596, the book 6.　　　　　　(receive) world-wide recognition. British naturalist Charles Darwin acknowledged the book 7.　　　　　　 an “ancient Chinese encyclopedia.” In 2011, the book 8.　　　　　　(list) on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. In 2017, an international conference was held in Beijing 9.　　　　　　(celebrate) Li's 500th birthday.
Today, there are a 10.　　　　　　(grow) number of international exchanges centering on Li Shizhen and his book, and many people around the world can still find the wisdom of human development in this ancient classic.
4.五年高考(2023全国甲)
　　　说明介绍你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国历史人物为题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1. 人物简介及事迹;
2. 意义或启示。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已为你写好。
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主题十　社会贡献
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考 (2025浙江一考,A) 主题 社会服务
　　Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection.
Who Can Borrow
Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders.
How Long Does It Take
Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare, recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate.
Length of Loans
Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals (续借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through ILL.
Notification/Delivery Options
For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries—the one you selected in the ILL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received.
Interlibrary Loan Fees
Library Type Loan Cost Article/Chapter Cost
Non-Profit Libraries $15 $10
For-Profit Libraries $20 $12
International Libraries $25 $15
1. Who can use the ILL service
A. Former students.　B. Guest borrowers.
C. Retired teachers.　D. Fee-card holders.
2. What is a rule for borrowing a print book through ILL
A. Pay an extra fee for delivery.　 B. Renew it before the due date.
C. Pick it up at the lending library.　 D. Return it when it is recalled.
3. How much do you pay for two articles obtained from an international library
A. $15.　B. $20.　C. $24.　D. $30.
答案
1. C　2. D　3. D　
2.三年模拟(2025浙江R6联盟阶段性联考,B) 主题 对社会有突出贡献的人物
　　The Wright brothers' mother, Susan Catherine Koerner Wright, was an aggressive woman who attended Hartsville College, a rarity in those times. She had grown up on a farm and was very handy with tools. It is said that she could fix practically anything, and she was the one to solve the boys' early engineering problems. Their father, Bishop Milton Wright, worked long hours on the farm and studied uninterruptedly.
The Wright children were expected to work hard. When they were young boys, their father Milton brought home a flying toy: a propeller(螺旋桨) made of bamboo and powered by a rubber band. Fascinated with it, the boys began experimenting with it immediately. Their great curiosity was restrained only by their lack of mechanical know-how.
As the boys grew, all mechanical things fascinated them. They were especially interested in bicycles and printing presses. Unfortunately, Susan died in 1889. Later, when the family struggled financially, the brothers dropped out of school and put their hands and minds to work. They published a weekly newspaper and opened a company, selling and repairing bicycles.
The business was successful enough to fund their flying experiments. It's easy to imagine the brothers working long hours on bicycles during the day and assembling propellers, gears and motors in the back workshop in their off time. They spent hours on the beach watching birds glide(滑翔). They made sketches and obsessed over the details of materials, dimensions, rotor spin and weight. Their work continued for more than a decade until they finally developed their dream: an airplane.
When it came time to test their first full-scale model in 1903, their father was anchored to the earth with doubts. He couldn't bear the thought of losing his sons, so he made them promise never to fly together—that is, if their experiment ever got off the ground.
1. What effect did the Wright brothers' parents have on their interests
A. They raised engineering problems.
B. Both of the parents stimulated them.
C. Their father blocked their passion.
D. Their mother helped them set their goals.
2. What do we know about the Wright brothers' business
A. It failed completely.
B. It focused on flying.
C. It funded their dream.
D. It was barely profitable.
3. What contributed most to the Wright brothers' success
A. The steady financial support from family.
B. The lucky discovery during bicycle repair.
C. Their constant innovation and experiments.
D. Their experience gained during childhood.
4. Why did Bishop Milton Wright forbid his sons from flying together
A. He feared losing them all at once.　 B. He thought it was troublesome to fly.
C. He doubted their engineering skills.　 D. He wanted them to focus on studies.
答案
1. B　2. C　3. C　4. A　
3.五年高考(2021浙江一考) 主题 社会服务
　　You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 1.　　
It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 2.　　　 Any small interruption—a price check, a chatty customer—can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:3.　　　 So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line—called a serpentine line—and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 4.　　　 This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
5.　　　 It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
　　A. Why does this always seem to happen to you
B. So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines
C. Some of them may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D. The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line
F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
答案
1. A　2. G　3. D　4. F　5. B　
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2023全国乙,A) 主题 著名人物
PRACTITIONERS
Jacqueline Felice de Almania(c. 1322) highlights the suspicion that women practicing medicine faced. Born to a Jewish family in Florence, she moved to Paris where she worked as a physician and performed surgery. In 1322 she was tried for practicing unlawfully. In spite of the court hearing testimonials(证明) of her ability as a doctor, she was banned from medicine. James Barry(c. 1789-1865) was born Margaret Bulkley in Ireland but, dressed as a man, she was accepted by Edinburgh University to study medicine. She qualified as a surgeon in 1813, then joined the British Army, serving overseas. Barry retired in 1859, having practiced her entire medical profession living and working as a man.
Tan Yunxian(1461-1554) was a Chinese physician who learned her skills from her grandparents. Chinese women at the time could not serve apprenticeships(学徒期) with doctors. However, Tan passed the official exam. Tan treated women from all walks of life. In 1511, Tan wrote a book, Sayings of a Female Doctor, describing her life as a physician. Rebecca Lee Crumpler(1831-1895) worked as a nurse for eight years before studying in medical college in Boston in 1860. Four years later, she was the first African American woman to receive a medical degree. She moved to Virginia in 1865, where she provided medical care to freed slaves.
1. What did Jacqueline and James have in common
A. Doing teaching jobs.
B. Being hired as physicians.　
C. Performing surgery.
D. Being banned from medicine.
2. How was Tan Yunxian different from the other practitioners
A. She wrote a book.　 B. She went through trials.　
C. She worked as a dentist.　D. She had formal education.
3. Who was the first African American with a medical degree
A. Jacqueline Felice de Almania.
B. Tan Yunxian.　
C. James Barry.
D. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
答案
1. C　2. A　3. D　
2.三年模拟(2025山东日照三模,B) 主题 社会贡献
　　Have you ever wanted to help the planet What if that idea could become a reality and actually make a difference That's exactly what 17-year-old Ryan Honary from the US achieved. He is a finalist of the Earth Prize 2024 competition, which is the world's largest environmental sustainability contest for people aged 13-19. Ryan's invention, called Sensory AI, can spot fires as small as one square foot. Thanks to it, firefighters can act before a fire turns into a disaster.
Ryan came up with the idea after the California wildfire in 2018, which destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. In February, he introduced his innovative wildfire sensor to the Orange County Fire Authority(OCFA)in Irvine, California, US. This development comes at a crucial time following recent wildfires worldwide, from Los Angeles to Portugal, as communities seek solutions for future threats, reported The Express Tribune.
After a frightening experience trying to contact a family to confirm they were safe in the wildfire, Ryan started thinking about reworking a heat detector from a fifth-grade school project. Through gradual improvements with infrared(红外线) sensors, a wireless sensor network, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a camera to detect smoke, the solution caught the attention of the OCFA. This cost-effective solution, suitable for high-risk areas, can be easily expanded to other locations in need of enhanced monitoring.
The initial installation stage targets high-risk zones within the Irvine Open Space Preserve, a crucial ecological corridor of nearly 40,000 acres of open space. This preserve connects Orange County's open areas to the Cleveland National Forest.
“Finding fires early is crucial all year round. It helps firefighters respond quickly and safely to stop wildfires from growing big,” explained OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to Earth.org. “I believe that young people should be going beyond talking and really focus on developing practical solutions,” said Ryan.
1. What is the main function of Sensory AI
A. To replace firefighters in dangerous zones.
B. To monitor wildlife in ecological preserves.
C. To detect small wildfires before they spread.
D. To predict weather changes in high-risk areas.
2. What inspired Ryan to develop Sensory AI
A. A wildfire disaster.　 B. His parents' suggestion.
C. His interest in infrared technology.　 D. A science competition at his school.
3. How did the OCFA respond to Ryan's invention
A. They provided financial aid.　 B. They helped to improve it.
C. They expressed concerns about it.　 D. They recognized its potential.
4. Which of the following may Ryan agree with
A. Actions speak louder than words.　 B. Many hands make light work.
C. Where there's smoke, there's fire.　 D. One good turn deserves another.
答案
1. C　2. A　3. D　4. A　
3.三年模拟(2025山东青岛三模) 主题 社会贡献
　　I grew up in Mkoba, a small place in Zimbabwe. Graduating from high school with 　1　, I was filled with hope, yet my family's financial struggles cast a dark shadow over my 　2　. The world seemed to say “no,” but I 　3　 to accept defeat. With determination burning in my heart, I took matters into my own hands, working 　4　 as a babysitter for two long years. Every penny I earned brought me one step closer to my dream of 　5　 a medical school.
Finally, my years of 　6　 work bore fruits. I won the opportunity to study Medical Bioscience. But my 　7　 didn't stop there. I knew I had to 　8　. Thus, the Uplifting Hope Initiative was launched. It aimed to 　9　 children in rural areas not just with clothes, but with hope. I wanted them to know they were 　10　, loved, and capable of breaking free from their circumstances.
There were days when I was underdressed, feeling like I didn't 　11　 and out of place, watching others enjoy opportunities that seemed just out of my reach. But I learned a valuable lesson: my 　12　 wasn't defined by my clothes or my lack of opportunities. It was defined by my ability to 　13　 in the face of adversity(逆境). I realized that I was shaped by my 　14　. I was strong, and 　15　 to make a difference.
1. A. interests　 B. honors　 C. insights　 D. debts
2. A. will　 B. relation　 C. dream　 D. preparation
3. A. planned　 B. offered　 C. happened　 D. refused
4. A. independently　 B. hopelessly　 C. occasionally　 D. tirelessly
5. A. building　 B. attending　 C. funding　 D. operating
6. A. creative　 B. voluntary　 C. industrious　 D. professional
7. A. journey　 B. expansion　 C. highlight　 D. question
8. A. fly off　 B. go back　 C. give back　 D. catch up
9. A. treat　 B. bother　 C. entertain　 D. provide
10. A. seen　 B. separated　 C. protected　 D. pushed
11. A. crash　 B. dash　 C. belong　 D. try
12. A. strategy　 B. worth　 C. wealth　 D. basis
13. A. rise　 B. love　 C. cooperate　 D. learn
14. A. struggles　 B. losses　 C. regrets　 D. fears
15. A. relaxed　 B. amazed　 C. determined　 D. relieved
答案
1. B　2. C　3. D　4. D　5. B　6. C　7. A　8. C　9. D　10. A　11. C　12. B　13. A　14. A　15. C　
组合练3　阅读(2)&语法填空
1.五年高考(2024浙江一考,B) 主题 社会进步
　　When was the last time you used a telephone box I mean to make an actual phone call—not to shelter from the rain. Ages ago, right The last time I used a phone box for its intended purpose was...2006. I was conducting auditions(试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London. Hoping to impress some talented actors to come and work for me for nothing, I spread some throws over the sofas and lit candles to make it seem a bit more “young professional”.
As I rushed outdoors to empty the wastepaper baskets, the door swung shut behind me. Suddenly I was locked outside. My mobile phone was inside, but luckily there was a telephone box across the street. So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady's managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived.
As it has been many years since I last used one, I should hardly be surprised that there are no longer any public telephones near my house. The last one standing has just been turned into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves, and return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection.
For a few months after the “library” opened, I didn't bother taking a look, as I had assumed that it would be stuffed full of cheesy love stories. Then I noticed folk conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I've discovered some great books!
If I ever get trapped outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly, no longer be able to connect me with my keys. But it can certainly keep me entertained while I wait for my wife to rescue me.
1. What does the word “it” underlined in the first paragraph refer to
A. The play.　 B. The shared house.
C. The sofa.　 D. The telephone box.
2. Why did the author use the telephone box in 2006
A. To place an urgent call.　 B. To put up a notice.
C. To shelter from the rain.　D. To hold an audition.
3. What do we know about the “mini community library”
A. It provides phone service for free.　 B. Anyone can contribute to its collection.
C. It is popular among young readers.　 D. Books must be returned within a month.
4. Why did the author start to use the “library”
A. He wanted to borrow some love stories.　 B. He was encouraged by a close neighbour.
C. He found there were excellent free books.　 D. He thought it was an ideal place for reading.
答案
1. B　2. A　3. B　4. C　
2.三年模拟(2025山东潍坊三模,C) 主题 社会服务
　　The United Arab Emirates, 80% desert with only 0.7% cultivable land, struggles with food supply. Unsurprisingly, the oil-rich nation has offered opportunities to companies aiming to change those statistics, as it attempts to find its way toward food supply.
HyveGeo, launching a project, is the latest startup that has found a way to turn the desert green while turning a profit too. Using agricultural waste and algae(藻类), the company is creating a mixture designed to boost tree planting projects and food production. And through growing algae, it says it can remove climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the process.
The main substance for HyveGeo's mixture is biochar, a carbon-rich material made by burning organic materials in a low-oxygen environment. HyveGeo is sourcing its organic material from local farms and agricultural waste, and processing it at a pilot site in Abu Dhabi. To date, the site has produced 200 tons of biochar, preventing 800 tons of waste from going to landfill. Biochar itself is fantastic, but if you stick it in desert sand, it doesn't do that much. HyveGeo has applied algae to the solution. It puts algae through a “bio-processing concept” to get bioactive extracts(提取物), which can be added to biochar to promote plant growth. The company claims to speed up soil creation from years to less than a month.
Trials with tomatoes show promising results: plants are larger and can withstand higher temperatures, indicating the growing medium helps resist climate stress. Partnering with UAE agricultural authorities, HyveGeo aims to grow crops such as wheat, rice, and vegetables locally. Expert Dr. Marcella acknowledges their comprehensive soil-improvement strategy but warns of soil regeneration's complexity and unknown irrigation(灌溉) needs.
Producing enough algae to meet demand and making HyveGeo's model commercially practicable are just two challenges it faces. HyveGeo will announce its next round of venture capital funding. “Climate is a long-term thing,” said Welch, HyveGeo chief operations officer. “If we can do our bit to solve the challenge, that's a wonderful thing.”
1. What can HyveGeo's project do according to paragraph 2
A. Achieve double goals.　 B. Enhance food safety.
C. Reduce agricultural waste.　 D. Popularize farming methods.
2. How does HyveGeo make biochar function better
A. By adding it to desert sand.　 B. By simplifying its processing.
C. By changing its carbon content.　 D. By mixing it with algae extracts.
3. What's Dr. Marcella's attitude towards the soil creation strategy
A. Cautious.　B. Negative.　C. Doubtful.　D. Indifferent.
4. What is implied about the project in the last paragraph
A. It is well received.　 B. It is highly profitable.
C. It needs financial support.　 D. It resolves climate challenge.
答案
1. A　2. D　3. A　4. C　
3.三年模拟(2025山东日照三模) 主题 社会贡献
　　Scientists are transforming barren sands into productive land in China's northwest, 1.　　　　　　 towns once moved away from advancing deserts, offering ecological and economic hope to local communities.
Zeng Fanjiang heads a research station of the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography. During his 30-year career, Zeng has developed sand-fixing technologies using salt cedars and saxoul shrubs, registering 17 patents while leading his team in the fight against desertification. Their work has boosted vegetation 2.　　　　　　(cover) on shifting dunes(沙丘) by more than 40 percent across the county, with these techniques now 3.　　　　　　(use) throughout Xinjiang.
Historically, the 4.　　　　　　(resident) of Qira county have had to relocate their settlements three times due to expanding deserts and severe sandstorms. In 1983, recognizing 5.　　　　　　 persistent threat, authorities established a research station in the county to fight desertification.
In July 1997, 31-year-old Zeng left Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, 6.　　　　　　 the research station, becoming the first graduate student there. Over the years, Zeng guided the research station in establishing technical models for bettering the management and sustainable use of desert plants. Up to now, their achievements 7.　　　　　　(apply) across nearly 50,000 mu in Hotan and 8.　　　　　　(neighbor) areas.
“We must sow the seeds of science,” Zeng said, 9.　　　　　　(encourage) young researchers at the station to actively engage in science popularization so more people can understand the stories behind sand prevention and control efforts 10.　　　　　　 embrace environmental protection concepts.
答案
1. where　2. coverage　3. used　4. residents　5. the　6. for　7. have been applied　8. neighboring　9. encouraging　10. and　
组合练4　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ,B) 主题 社会服务
　　Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there's a kiosk(小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates(检票口) and you'll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit—known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It's that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we've received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit(交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.
And you'll never be without something to read.
1. Why did BART start the kiosk program 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A. To promote the local culture.　 B. To discourage phone use.
C. To meet passengers' needs.　 D. To reduce its running costs.
2. How are the stories categorized in the kiosk
A. By popularity.　 B. By length.
C. By theme.　 D. By language.
3. What has Trost been doing recently
A. Organizing a story contest.　B. Doing a survey of customers.
C. Choosing a print publisher.　D. Conducting interviews with artists.
4. What is Trost's opinion about BART's future
A. It will close down.　 B. Its profits will decline.
C. It will expand nationwide.　 D. Its ridership will increase.
答案
1. C　2. B　3. A　4. D　
2.五年高考(2025全国一,C) 主题 社会服务
　　While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian(行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there's too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead.
Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Br mmelstroet are bothered by facts like these