青海海南州高级中学2025～2026学年第一学期期末考试高三英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Wait patiently. B．Return the jacket. C．Make a phone call.
2．What is the man planning to do during the camping trip
A．Go for a hike. B．Play the guitar. C．Relax by fishing.
3．What does the woman think of the volunteer programs
A．They are always the same.
B．They need to care about the elderly.
C．They should include more activities.
4．What did the man like most about the movie
A．The friendship between the characters.
B．The characters’ adventures.
C．The different cultures.
5．Where is the conversation taking place
A．In the library. B．On the beach. C．In the restaurant.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where was the ancient well
A．In the village school.
B．Beside the little bridge.
C．Next to the empty house.
7．Who showed the woman around the village
A．A tour guide. B．A student. C．A villager.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What time of year is it probably right now
A．The end of April. B．The middle of May. C．Early June.
9．What does the woman suggest doing to help the environment
A．Eating less meat.
B．Planting more trees.
C．Reducing energy use.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．Where are most artists at the music festival from
A．Canada. B．The US. C．Japan.
11．Why does the man plan to arrive at the festival early
A．To buy T-shirts before they’re sold out.
B．To be in time for his favorite band.
C．To avoid waiting in line.
12．What is the man’s impression of the food at music festivals
A．It’s expensive.
B．It always tastes bad.
C．It’s limited in variety.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What did the man do to improve the taste of his dish
A．He replaced most of the materials.
B．He made it every day last week.
C．He changed the cooking steps.
14．Why is the man hosting the dinner party on Friday
A．To compete with his friends in cooking.
B．To get some feedback from his friends.
C．To test new cooking tools.
15．How many competitors will receive a bottle of wine
A．26. B．21. C．30.
16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Judge and competitor.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．How will the city encourage bicycle use
A．By offering free bikes.
B．By awarding bicycle riding.
C．By building more bike paths.
18．What is the city planning to do with road conditions
A．Widen streets.
B．Fix damaged roads.
C．Add more traffic lights.
19．What measures will be taken to reduce the number of private cars
A．Introducing car-sharing programs.
B．Encouraging taking public transportation.
C．Raising the price of parking in busy areas.
20．What will happen to the parking spaces in the city
A．They will be reorganized.
B．They will be increased in busy areas.
C．The government will introduce a new charging system.
二、阅读理解
The following books are so good that you will be attracted by them from beginning to end. You will also find them so interesting that you will keep thinking about them long after you have finished reading them.Garlick by John Eccleston
When the author’s father was moved into care, the family home in the Lancashire countryside — Garlick House — was cleared. The contents were worn and unremarkable, many of them destined for charity shops or the garbage. Yet John, overwhelmed by the suddenness of the change, felt it his responsibility to save as much as he could, as if his childhood itself might slip away if he didn’t.All the Small Things by Sharon Noble
This story explores powerful themes of identity, motherhood and mental health. The novel follows two women, Lana and Tilda. Their lives become connected in unexpected ways, causing a chain of events with important and long-lasting results. With humour and honesty, the story captures the often-unspoken experiences many women face, making it both touching and deeply resonant (共鸣的).The Margaret Code by Richard Hooton
This beautifully crafted whodunit (侦探小说) not only delivers suspense but also explores the loneliness ageing can bring and society’s tendency to overlook older generations. With its unconventional yet appealing detectives, this is a mystery that will have you rooting for Margaret and James until the very end.Dear Future Me by Deborah O’Connor
Did you ever write a letter to your future self What would you think if you received it now In Dear Future Me, long-forgotten letters begin to drop through letterboxes, each one revealing something unexpected. For some, they bring regret; for others, they involve the expectations for the future.
21．Why did John save things from Garlick House
A．To sell them for money. B．To decorate the new home.
C．To donate them to a charity. D．To keep his childhood memories.
22．Which book is particularly suitable for women
A．Garlick. B．All the Small Things.
C．The Margaret Code. D．Dear Future Me.
23．What can we know about The Margaret Code
A．It is a love story. B．It has a sad ending.
C．It focuses on the elderly. D．It explores nature.
A few years ago, I was living with my grandmother while looking for work. One evening she asked for the phone number of a ride-hailing (叫车) service she’d heard about. I explained it was app-only. After a moment’s thought, my 80-year-old grandmother replied, “Then why don’t you make something like that ”
That conversation brought about an idea that later grew into a trusted service for senior transportation. I quietly started working with a friend of mine. At first, we kept the project a secret from my grandmother— we wanted to make sure it was truly helpful before showing it to her.
From the start, our mission was clear: to serve older adults without smartphones. They could simply call a number and use a voice menu to book rides, order food, schedule deliveries, manage medications, or request home help. This simple, phone-based system became the core of our company, enabling seniors to live safely and independently at home.
When my grandmother finally took her first ride using our service, she was so proud of me, her loved grandson. She really appreciated how professional and kind the drivers were, especially since they already understood the kind of help seniors might need. She quickly became our biggest supporter, enthusiastically telling everyone about it— from her friends in the book club to other social groups.
Word spread quickly, and soon her community had welcomed hundreds of new users— all thanks to one proud grandma. She became the real inspiration behind a service that gave many seniors their freedom and confidence back. My co-founder and I started giving talks at local retirement communities, sharing how the service worked and how it could help.
For many of our users, having access to reliable transportation means they can continue to live on their own. A missed ride isn’t just an inconvenience— it could mean missing a crucial doctor’s appointment or even risking their health. As I often explain, even small things, like getting the wrong type of milk, can become a real problem for someone who can’t easily pop out to the store.
24．What motivated the author to start a transportation service for seniors
A．A chat with his grandmother. B．The fierce competition of the market.
C．The advanced service of transportation. D．A ride-hailing service his grandmother had.
25．Which can best describe the core idea of the author’s company
A．Considerate. B．Innovative. C．Complicated. D．Technological.
26．What was the most significant outcome of the grandmother’s first ride
A．She started working for some social groups.
B．She helped improve the drivers’ professionalism.
C．She offered some practical advice for the service.
D．She became the service’s most important promoter.
27．What message is mainly conveyed by the text
A．Seniors must use smartphones. B．Transport is seniors’ top issue.
C．Tech should serve all ages. D．Family ties drive business.
An electronic retinal implant (视网膜植入) has improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration(AMD). Scientists have used an eye implant to improve the vision of dozens of people left functionally blind by AMD．The implant, which measures 2 millimetres by 2 millimetres, and is just 30 micrometres thick, is surgically put beneath the retina to replace the light-sensitive cells that have been lost to the disease.
The implant, termed PRIMA, is wireless, unlike previous retinal devices. And being photovoltaic (光电的), the light particles that activate it also provide the energy source for generating its electrical output. It is used in combination with glasses that contain a camera that captures images and changes them into patterns of invisible light that is sent to the retinal implant. The system, which allows users to zoom in and out on target objects, and adjust contrast and brightness, does take months of intensive training to use best.
In the current study, 38 individuals were treated at 17 clinical sites across 5 European countries, and 32 of the participants were tested a year after implantation. 26 of them had a clinically meaningful improvement in their vision, which, on average, meant being able to see two lines further down a standard eye test chart of letters. Overall, most participants’ vision came close to the resolution (分辨率) that PRIMA can achieve.
However, a questionnaire about users’ daily quality of life revealed no significant overall improvements. They said the results would be more convincing if the improvement had been shown by comparing it with a random treatment group. And users’ reading is “not fast, smooth reading”. The vision provided is also black and white, not colour.
Trial leader Frank Holz acknowledges the current system has limitations, and he expects future implants to be more effective. “With this first major breakthrough, it’s a starting point for further improvement,” he says, “And where this dead retina was a complete blind spot, vision was restored. Patients could read letters and words, and they could function in their daily life.”
28．What can be known about PRIMA according to the text
A．It requires modest training for best results.
B．It allows glasses to send normal images to it.
C．It is both activated and powered by light particles.
D．It can restore normal vision by replacing lost cells.
29．What can be concluded from the study
A．The implant proved instantly effective on the patients.
B．The 38 participants showed improved vision a year later.
C．The involved patients could see two lines on the eye chart.
D．Most patients’ vision reached the best level with the device.
30．Which of the following PRIMA limitations is not clearly mentioned
A．Black-and-white vision. B．Frequent eye discomfort.
C．Slow and difficult reading. D．Unconvincing vision improvement.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．PRIMA: Its Progress and Limitations B．PRIMA: How It Improves Vision
C．PRIMA: A Training for AMD Blindness D．PRIMA: A New Life for AMD Patients
Humans are equally related to apes (猿类), common chimpanzees and bonobos (倭黑猩猩), sharing a common ancestor that lived around 7 million years ago. Scientists are particularly interested in how chimpanzees communicate with each other. Given that these are our closest relatives, research on chimpanzee communication can be a window into the development of human language.
While both species make sounds, the calls aren’t classified as true referential communication because they don’t appear to have unambiguous meanings. For example, the most easily recognized chimpanzee call, the “pant-hoot”, first fully described by Jane Goodall, a celebrated British ethologist, can mean various things in different contexts. It’s mostly just a way to get someone’s attention or express anger, threat, surprise, or delight. Context and facial expressions are needed to clarify the meaning.
We’ve long known that apes are capable of sign language, but the more interesting question is whether apes use gestural (手势的) communication naturally. In a study by Catherine Hobaiter, a primatologist of the University of St Andrews and Richard Byrne, a cognitive evolution theorist of the University of Stirling, UK, reported over 4,000 instances of body language and identified 66 specific chimpanzee gestures that are used regularly in the wild. Each of these had stable meanings in a given context and was understood by the receiver of the gesture.
Recently, Richard and her coworkers detected 68 clearly understood gestures in wild bonobos, and 66 in common chimpanzees. 60 of these gestures overlap (重叠) between the two. That 88% of the gestures overlap between chimpanzees and bonobos despite more than a million years of separate development is strong evidence for some form of biological-genetic (生物遗传的) basis for the gestures themselves, not just the ability to make them.
In fact, there are at least 24 known gestures that are used in all great apes, implying that the body language of hominids has roots that are at least 12 million years old. For this reason, many scientists see gestures as the original basis of human language.
32．What does the underlined word “unambiguous” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Complex. B．Clear. C．Special. D．Positive.
33．What does Catherine and Richard’s study reveal about ape gestures
A．They vary greatly between species. B．They require facial expressions.
C．They communicate specific messages. D．They develop stably with age.
34．What does the gesture overlap between species suggest
A．Genetic foundation. B．Shared habitats.
C．Cultural depth. D．Environmental adaptation.
35．Why did researchers study chimpanzee communication
A．To protect endangered ape species. B．To develop animal training methods.
C．To compare different ape behaviors. D．To explore human language origins.
What I learned watching dentist at work
I would like to be a dentist in the future. 36 The patient and tender dentist comforted me, a 7-year-old girl at the time, and persuaded me to stop crying and to accept my treatment.
37 Recently, our teacher gave us the homework of experiencing a kind of job on the weekend. I chose without hesitation to live a day as a dentist at my friend’s older brother’s workplace.
I got to Dr. Tan’s clinic at 7:45 am, 15 minutes before office hours began on Saturday. Dr. Tan, who has been a dentist for five years, sat in his consulting room wearing a mask and waiting for his patients. I didn’t really understand his diagnoses or treatments, but I could see that Dr. Tan was a responsible doctor. He explained conditions and treatment plans to his patients at length to remove their doubts. He paused operations to let patients rest if the treatment was taking too much time. 38 Dr. Tan worked for almost the whole morning without a break. He only made a phone call to his wife to remind her to have an antenatal (产前) examination. Yes, he will be a father in five months, but he still can’t keep his wife company at the weekend. 39 They try to ease others’ pain, despite the cost to their own time and life.
As the last patient said goodbye to Dr. Tan in the afternoon, my visit came to an end. I now feel that I understand more about doctors. 40
A．My dream has finally come true.
B．They are the heroes I admire most.
C．Doctors are ordinary people, yet they are also angels.
D．It helps me to reduce stress, find friends and learn new skills.
E．I thought it was a dream that was almost impossible to fulfill.
F．That’s all because of a dentist I came across during my childhood.
G．He also gave his patients a doctor’s advice carefully before they went out the door.
三、完形填空
American runner Isaiah Jewett took a deep breath. Entering the final stage of the men’s 800-meter semi-final race, Jewett 41 to finish in the top two and make it to the finals. And he was in the best possible position to 42 his aim.
That is when something unexpected 43 . When Jewett got to the turn, Botswana runner Nijel Amos tripped (绊倒) him from behind. “It was 44 . I didn’t even believe it was me even though I was on the ground,” Jewett said. “I felt so 45 . ”
For Jewett though, showing good sportsmanship was more 46 than winning a medal. Growing up, he was exposed (使接触) to the world of anime (动漫), which taught him valuable 47 such as never giving up and always finishing a race.
That is exactly what Jewett did with Amos. After the 48 , Jewett got up and helped Amos to his feet. “I just saw that he was sad, and I 49 how I was feeling. I knew I couldn’t help him in any way but I 50 to do the best I could. ” Jewett said. Amos apologized for his 51 , and Jewett put his arm around his competitor. “Hey man, let’s 52 this race together; we’re not done yet,” Jewett told Amos. 53 , they crossed the finish line.
“It’s okay to compete but it’s also important to show that you’re a 54 . That’s the way you show your heroism by 55 each other along the way and finishing the race together,” Jewett said.
41．A．remembered B．expected C．asked D．agreed
42．A．set B．achieve C．miss D．plan
43．A．returned B．changed C．happened D．disappeared
44．A．exciting B．surprising C．challenging D．boring
45．A．tired B．lonely C．shy D．sad
46．A．difficult B．interesting C．important D．dangerous
47．A．lessons B．information C．knowledge D．skills
48．A．journey B．game C．talk D．fall
49．A．shut off B．figured out C．took up D．looked into
50．A．seemed B．required C．wanted D．regretted
51．A．failure B．mistake C．decision D．question
52．A．hold B．finish C．enter D．begin
53．A．Again B．Still C．Also D．Together
54．A．winner B．competitor C．hero D．runner
55．A．helping B．attracting C．following D．thanking
四、语法填空
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。
Labubu dolls are hard to come by. Around the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, a large number of customers 56 (tell) they need to wait a week or longer. It is not just Chinese children trying to get their hands on them; celebrities 57 (include) Rihanna, a pop star, and David Beckham, 58 ex-footballer, have posted photos of Labubu on social media.
The popular enthusiasm for Labubu 59 (send) Pop Mart’s shares up by 180% since the start of the year. It is one of Chinese consumer brands 60 popularity is shooting up. In the past, Chinese shoppers looked overseas 61 the latest trends in cosmetics, fashion and more. Now they are streaming to local luxury firms, high-end make-up brands and milk-tea shops.
It is an odd time for a boom among Chinese consumer products. Slow economic growth has caused household spending to 62 (weak). It is claimed that consumer downgrading is part of the 63 (explain) for the attention around Chinese brands. Since consumers have become more price-sensitive, cheap-but-decent-quality homegrown brands have boomed. Many Chinese coffee drinkers have found local chains such as Cotti or Luckin just as good as Starbucks, but often much 64 (expensive). Part of Pop Mart’s success with Labubu dolls comes from 65 (target) spenders with high-quality, “emotive” products, says Lina Yan of HSBC．
五、书信写作
66．英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问，你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并给对方赠送自制的国风文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎：
2.介绍礼物及其设计理念。
注意：
1、写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good evening, dear friends!
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六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mark’s hometown is a quiet little place in the countryside, with a beautiful river flowing gently through its center. When he was a kid, this river was always crystal-clear —its surface shone like countless small pieces of silver under the warm sun, and groups of colorful small fish swam freely in the shallow, cool waters. It was undoubtedly Mark’s favorite spot in the whole town; every weekend, he’d gather his closest friends, grab their old fishing poles, and sit on the smooth, round stones by the grassy bank, chatting loudly about their daily lives and patiently waiting for fish to bite.
Last year, Mark left for another city to go to high school. He missed his peaceful hometown a lot, especially the beloved river that held so many of his childhood memories. During the long summer holiday, he packed his bags in excitement and couldn’t wait to come back home.
But when Mark arrived at the river that sunny afternoon, he was completely shocked. The clear, lively river he remembered so well was gone. The water wasn’t transparent and clean anymore, and the once tidy bank was full of dirty trash. He stood there, frozen, staring at the terrible scene, and could hardly believe his own eyes. The happy, laughter-filled memories of fishing with friends suddenly felt so far away, as if they belonged to another world.
He slowly walked closer and saw more heartbreaking sights: plastic bottles, worn paper food wrappers, and knotted, dirty fishing lines were everywhere. Some empty bait tins (鱼饵罐) even floated lazily in the water. The river water looked dark and cloudy, losing all its former brightness, and when a light wind blew, it gave off an unpleasant smell that made Mark frown deeply.
Mark felt a strong wave of heavy sadness welling up in his heart. He kept thinking about how clean, clear and lively the river used to be in his childhood, and how it had given him so many joyful, unforgettable days with his friends.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He knew he couldn’t just walk away and let it stay this way.
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The river looked much better, but Mark didn’t stop there.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C C A B C C A B B
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答案 C A C B A A C B A A
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答案 D B C A A D C C D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A B C A D F A G C B
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答案 B B C B D C A D A C
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答案 B B D C A
1．A
【原文】W: The jacket I ordered online for my dad last week still hasn’t arrived.
M: Delivery companies are always extra busy around the holidays. Give it a few more days.
W: I’m going to give them a call. I’ll return it if they can’t deliver it before Christmas Day.
2．C
【原文】W: Let’s go camping this weekend. The weather is going to be perfect for a hike in the woods.
M: That sounds great, but honestly, I’ve had such a long week. I think I’ll just relax around the campsite and do some fishing.
W: Sure, maybe bring your guitar too.
3．C
【原文】M: I’m volunteering at the community center again this weekend. This time we are organizing an event for the elderly.
W: Nice. Last time you cleaned the park, right It’s cool that they have so many kinds of programs. I just wish they would do these activities more often, though.
4．A
【原文】W: This movie was great. I really enjoyed seeing the main character travel around the world.
M: I’m glad you liked it. For me, the friendship between the characters was the best part. It was so meaningful, especially since they came from different cultural backgrounds.
5．B
【原文】M: How about we play beach volleyball It’s such a nice day.
W: Honestly, I’m happy just lying here under the tree, reading my book.
M: All right, but later, let’s have dinner at that new restaurant. I heard their seafood is amazing.
6．C 7．C
【原文】M: How was your weekend away in the mountains
W: Wonderful. I found a small village hidden between the hills.
M: Really Anything interesting there
W: Oh yes, the village has a rich history. I came across an ancient well right next to an old stone house that looked empty. And when I walked further, I crossed a bridge and found a small school with only 12 students.
M: That’s amazing.
W: Yeah, most of the villagers were elderly, but they were super friendly. One of them gave me a tour.
8．A 9．B
【原文】W: The weather is getting hotter every year. It’s not even May yet, and it already feels like summer.
M: Yes, climate change is real for sure.
W: Right. I’m really worried about the future. What do you think people should do
M: Well, reducing energy use at home is a start, like turning off lights when not in use.
W: That’s a good idea, and planting trees could help, too.
M: Definitely. Even planting one tree can make a difference over time. I’ve also heard eating less meat helps.
W: True, but it’s hard for some people to change their diet completely, maybe just cutting back a bit.
M: Yeah, small steps are better than nothing.
10．B 11．C 12．A
【原文】M: I can’t wait to go to the music festival this weekend.
W: Who’s playing
M: There will be many international artists, mostly from Britain and America, but I’m really excited about my favorite Canadian bands showing up. Oh, and there are some amazing Japanese rock groups performing, too.
W: Exciting.
M: Yeah, and it’s not just music. There’ll be food trucks and a market with music-themed stuff like T-shirts and posters.
W: Sounds fun. So, what’s your plan for the day
M: I plan to get there before it opens at 11 o’clock, otherwise I’d spend so much time waiting in line to get in.
W: Will you go to explore the food area
M: Probably not. I mean, the food is always good and there’s a ton of variety, but from past festivals I know it’s going to be pricey.
13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A
【原文】W: Jake, are you joining in the cooking competition organized by the company
M: Yeah, I signed up already.
W: Cool. What are you planning to make
M: A homemade pizza my grandmother taught me. It takes a lot of materials and much time, but it’s totally worth it.
W: That sounds delicious. Have you been practicing it lately
M: Definitely. I made it twice last week. I even changed the cooking steps a bit to make it taste better.
W: I’d love to try it sometime.
M: Well, I’m having a dinner party this Friday. Why don’t you and Bob come over I’m planning to make the dish again and get some feedback.
W: We’re in. Are there any prizes for the competition I heard there are like 30 staff joining. Sounds tough.
M: Yeah, the winner will get a brand-new set of cooking tools and the top three get gift cards. Everyone else will get a bottle of wine, so it’s not bad.
17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A
【原文】
M: To address traffic challenges and improve daily travel, the city government is making several changes to make transportation safer, more convenient and environmentally friendly. We will improve public transportation by adding more buses and trains to reduce traffic on the roads. We are also planning to start using more electric buses to reduce air pollution and create a cleaner environment for everyone. Additionally, new bicycle paths will also be built across the city to encourage cycling, which will help reduce the traffic pressure and encourage a healthier lifestyle. To improve road conditions, broken streets will be repaired and traffic light systems will be updated. Car sharing programs will be introduced to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Instead of owning a car, people can rent one when needed. Parking spaces will also be better organized to reduce traffic jams in busy areas and make parking more convenient. For those who travel on foot, wider sidewalks and safer crossings will be built to make walking safer and more convenient. We thank you for your support as we work together to create a better city for everyone.
41．B 42．B 43．C 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．B 52．B 53．D 54．C 55．A
56．are told 57．including 58．an 59．has sent 60．whose 61．for 62．weaken 63．explanation 64．less expensive 65．targeting
66．Good evening, dear friends!
On behalf of all students, I’d like to extend our warmest welcome. Your visit deepens our cultural exchange and brings us great joy.
We’ve prepared a special souvenir for you— handmade paper-cuts with traditional Chinese patterns like pandas and peonies. What makes them unique is that they combine the beauty of Chinese folk art with modern designs. The paper-cuts, which are all made by us students, carry our sincere friendship and warm wishes. Holding these gifts, we hope they can bring you sweet memories of this unforgettable visit to China.
Wish you a pleasant stay and a wonderful time. May our friendship last forever!
67．
He knew he couldn’t just walk away and let it stay this way. Mark rolled up his sleeves determinedly. First, he picked up all the visible trash along the bank, filling several large garbage bags. He then used a long stick to fish out the floating items in the water. As he worked, some local kids noticed what he was doing and came over to help. Encouraged by their enthusiasm, Mark explained the importance of keeping the river clean. Together, they made a plan to clean the river regularly.
The river looked much better, but Mark didn’t stop there. He decided to raise awareness about environmental protection in the whole town. He organized a community meeting, showing pictures of the river’s past and present. People were shocked and realized their mistakes. With everyone’s support, Mark started a campaign to plant trees along the riverbank and set up signs to remind people not to litter. Slowly but surely, the river began to regain its former beauty, and Mark’s childhood paradise was coming back to life.
