山东省泰安市新泰第一中学（新泰中学校区）2024-2025学年高三上学期期中模拟英语试题

2024—2025学年高三年级期中考前模拟英语试题（二） 2024\11\8 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the man think of his interview? A. Terrible. B. Impressive. C. Boring. 2. Who was injured in the accident? A. No one. B. Three women. C. A baby. 3. Where is the photograph now? A. On the desk. B. On the bookshelf. C. In a book. 4. Why did the woman change her job? A. She lost interest in golf. B. She got injured in her twenties. C. Practicing law made her earn more. 5. When will Helen's mother come? A. This Friday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Friday. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Who is Alice most probably? A. The girl's workmate. B. The girl's sister. C. The girl's friend. 7. What does the boy think the girl should do? A. Say sorry to Alice. B. Spend more time with Alice. C. Tell Alice about her thoughts. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where is the man? A. In Paris. B. In London. C. In New York. 9. What does the man plan to do in the evening? A. Go to the theater. B. Eat at a restaurant. C. Walk through Hyde Park. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。 10. What kind of research paper is required? A. A report. B. A book review. C. A study. 11. What can we learn about the examination? A. It has at least five pages. B. It covers the lectures and outside readings. C. There are 50 multiple- choice questions to answer. 12. Why does the woman choose the research paper? A. She thinks the exam is difficult. B. She is good at doing research. C. She likes the topic of the paper. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。 13. What kind of sale is the store holding? A. Closing sale. B. Holiday sale. C. Opening sale. 14. When must everyone leave the store today? A. At 6: 00 p. m. B. At 5: 00 p. m. C. At 4: 00 p. m. 15. How much are $100 worth of things in row two? A. $15. B. $50. C. $65. 16. Which row might the electronic product be in? A. Row one. B. Row two. C. Row three. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A radio hostess. B. A tour guide. C. A traveler. 18. What does the speaker say about golf in America? A. It has twenty thousand audience. B. It dates back to the 19th century. C. It is played by people of all ages. 19. What do Americans like doing best? A. Gardening. B. Playing golf. C. Watching football games. 20. What is the speaker talking about? A. American sports. B. Americans’ hobbies. C. Americans' lifestyles. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour with Transport from London Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry PotterTM on this trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Travel to the Harry Potter studios by air- conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind- the- scenes secrets. What's Included Entry ticket to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour. London round trip from Central London in air- conditioned coach. Services of a professional representative at the Studio. Food and drinks and a digital guide available in 10 different languages at additional costs. Meeting and Pickup Meeting point: Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK What to Expect On arrival, go inside to explore the spectacular sets used in the much- loved Harry Potter movies. View some of the beautifully crafted costumes and props, such as Hagrid's motorbike, which were used to bring the stories to vivid on- screen life. Unravel the behind- the- scenes secrets of many of the special effects and marvel at the animatronics that made sets such as Dumbledore's office and the Great Hall so spellbinding. And while you' re here, perhaps take time out to snap up the movie- themed souvenirs (own expense) at the gift shop. After your visit, join back up with your coach and conclude with a drop- off at the original start point. Additional Information ·Confirmation will be received at time of booking. ·Not wheelchair accessible. ·Child and Youth must be accompanied by at least one Adult. 21. What is included in the tour? A. Food and drinks. B. The digital guide. C. Movie- themed souvenirs. D. Round- trip coach transport. 22. Where will you be dropped off after the tour? A. At Dumbledore's office. B. At Buckingham Palace. C. At Victoria Coach Station. D. At the Warner Bros Studio. 23. Who must be accompanied by at least one adult? A. Elderly people. B. Children and teenagers. C. Student wizards. D. Tourists with disabilities. B At the age of 16, I lived with my parents at an institute 18 miles from Durban with no neighbors around. One day my father needed a ride to town for a conference. Meanwhile, my mother gave a list of groceries and my father asked me to take care of several pending chores, such as getting the car serviced. When I dropped my father off that morning, he said, “I will meet you here at 5: 00 p. m. , and we will go home together. ” After hurriedly completing my chores, I went straight to the nearest movie theater. I got so engrossed that I forgot the time. By the time I ran to the garage and got the car and hurried to where my father was waiting for me, it was almost 6: 00 p. m. He anxiously asked me, “Why were you late? ” I was so ashamed of telling him I was watching a movie that I said, “The car wasn't ready, so I had to wait, ” not realizing that he had already called the garage. When he caught me in the lie, he said, “There's something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn't give you the confidence to tell me the truth. In order to figure out where I went wrong with you, I'm going to walk home 18 miles and think about it. ” So, dressed in his suit and dress shoes, he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved, unlit roads. I couldn't leave him, so for five- and-a- half hours I drove behind him, watching my father go through this agony for a stupid lie that I uttered. I decided then and there that I was never going to lie again. I often think about that episode and wonder, if he had punished me the way we punish our children, whether I would have learned a lesson at all. I don't think so. I would have suffered the punishment and gone on doing the same thing. But this single action was so powerful that it is still as if it happened yesterday. 24. Why did the author drive to the town? A. To watch a hit movie. B. To buy some groceries. C. To give his father a lift. D. To get the car serviced. 25. What did the father decide to do after finding the author lying? A. Reflect on his parenting. B. Blame the author severely. C. Ignore the author's behavior. D. Punish the author immediately. 26. How did the author feel when he drove behind his father? A. Relieved. B. Annoyed. C. Intolerable. D. Regretful. 27. What can we learn from the text? A. You don't have to choose a day to lie. B. It's better to lie than to admit a mistake. C. Do not do to others what you don't like to do. D. Non- violence is powerful in teaching a lesson. C On September 9,2024,Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It's Glowtime”.At the event,Tim Cook,the company's CEO,played up the promise of the phones'AI features in a pre-recorded video. Indeed,the demonstration seemed impressive.When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant,the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu.It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices.For instance,Siri could know if a user's mother was calling and acted appropriately. Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud,and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge.Samsung, Apple's major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AI features earlier this year.So did Microsoft,which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI.But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices At present,cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units(GPUs)that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them.They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars.Even once they are trained,running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate,it costs OpenAI,the maker of ChatGPT,36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question. Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems.Apple will offer on-device AI to dea with the easiest tasks,but send trickier problems to the firm's private cloud.The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require a lot of computing power to run,which puts huge stress on the edge devices' batteries. “Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales,but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,”says Neil Shah of Counterpoint,a research firm.“But for the moment,edge devices are barely read y for basic functions,let alone Glowtime.” 28.What is the second paragraph mainly about? A.The Glowtime event. B.iPhone 16's AI features C.Tim Cook's performance. D.The future of AI phones. 29.Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the text? A.To tell readers how bad competition can be B.To warn Apple of the potential consequences C.To compare their newly released edge devices. D.To show how hard it is to apply AI to edge devices 30.What is the problem with cloud-based AI models? A.OpenAI charges too much money. B.All of them have to be trained on GPUs. C.It is too expensive to train and run them. D.They can only deal with the easiest tasks 31.What does Neil Shah most probably imply? A.iPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users. B.AI phones' success will depend on new apps. C.Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon. D.Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features. D Recent research indicates that Ice Age cave art, dating back as far as 40,000 years, may have been partially influenced by a visual psychological phenomenon still experienced by humans today. The research team, led by Dr. Izzy Wisher at Aarhus University, tested the theory that cave artists may have experienced pareidolia (空想性错视)–a psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds. They investigated whether pareidolia may have influenced the artists who painted animals in the caves in Northern Spain. The research found that 71 percent of images studied in the caves showed a strong relationship to the natural features of the cave wall, suggesting pareidolia may have been a partial influence on the artists. Examples included where the curved edges of the cave wall were used to represent the backs of animals such as wild horses. The research also found the majority of the images lacked additional details such as eyes or hair, which correlates with the simplistic nature of imagery influenced by pareidolia. The research team, also investigated whether lighting conditions in the caves at the time the artwork was created might have contributed to the potential influence of pareidolia. To do this, Dr Wisher used a virtual reality gaming software called Unity to model the cave walls and the light sources used by the cave artists. The results showed that low and unstable lighting conditions did not have a strong connection to cave art that uses natural features. Dr. Wisher argues that the influence of pareidolia was evident in some, but not all, of the artwork, suggests that cave artists may also have been actively looking for shapes that reminded them of animals within the caves to incorporate into their drawings, as part of a dialogue between the artist’s personal creativity and the forms seen in the cave walls. The team believes their study offers the first systematic testing of this theory, and is the first to use simulated lighting conditions in virtual reality to achieve this. 32. What does the research focus on? A. How people survive Ice Age. B. Why psychology matters in life. C. When cave art came into being. D. What impacts Ice Age cave art. 33. What can we know about pareidolia? A. It promotes artistic creation. B. It is created to test art theories. C. It is an ancient painting technique. D. It causes big psychological problems. 34. What do the underlined words “correlates with” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Cooperates with. B. Agrees with. C. Brings up. D. Makes up. 35. What may Dr. Wisher think of their research? A. Ground-breaking. B. Good for nothing. C. Far from successful. D. Of great practical use. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Creativity isn't something that comes naturally to everyone. If you aren't an artist or someone in an “artsy” field, you might wonder why creativity is important. Here, you may find the answer. 36 Creativity is the key to the door of expression, no matter what form of creativity you choose. It could be painting or anything that brings interesting things out. All conveys how you really feel on the inside and reveals things you may not be comfortable about. Feeling discouraged and frustrated about something? 37 It takes your mind off what's bothering you while you' re still engaging your mind in something more fun. Actually, creating something, like baking, drawing, etc. , is like running the engine of your mind. Thinking creatively always opens up possibilities. 38 Oftentimes, people get stuck in the mindset and patterns they used to employ to solve difficulties. While the old way might still get the job done, if your problem- solving was more creative, it could give you new perspectives to help you do better. Creativity has been proven in extensive research to relieve both stress and anxiety. Sometimes, among life's responsibilities, we forget that we need and deserve downtime and self- care. 39 It's like a cure for your mental health. When you think creatively and overcome challenges, you're proving to yourself that you're a capable person. Creativity plays a part on your way to self- recognition. 40 A. Creativity makes you more productive. B. Doing something creative can help you shake off a bad mood. C. Turning to creativity can give you more of what you need in this area. D. Organizing your thoughts creatively makes them more real and clearer. E. Freedom of expression is considered important to a person's well- being. F. That's because with creativity, people can see things from different angles. G. During this lengthy road, creativity allows you to be aware of your strengths. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Rehan Staton, a 24- year- old former cleaner, was admitted into Harvard Law School. Staton was raised by a single father who worked hard to 41 him and his brother. Growing up was tough and he used to 42 in school. One teacher even suggested he 43 to a special education class. But under the 44 of a tutor, he ended up making the 45 roll. In high school, he used to be an athlete, 46 on martial arts and boxing. However, an injury ruined the 47 of him turning professional in sports, and he got 48 by every college he had applied to. Instead of pursuing higher education, Staton started working at Bates Trucking & Trash Removal to support his family. There, his co- workers 49 his spirits. Motivated by them, he 50 in Bowie State University in 2014, and in 2016, he 51 to the University of Maryland. Then, he took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and applied to nine schools. When reading the law school 52 emails, Staton and his friends were in shock and excitement. 53 , Sta ton chose to attend Harvard Law School—and he'll never forget all the 54 people who helped him get there. “Throughout this time, people kind of ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ It's more so how could I not do it when everyone is breaking their 55 for me, and pushing for me to win,” he said. 41. A. stand by B. object to C. provide for D. call on 42. A. entertain B. compete C. mature D. struggle 43. A. listen B. switch C. yield D. refer 44. A. burden B. control C. protection D. guidance 45. A. honor B. pay C. class D. guest 46. A. deciding B. taking C. focusing D. depending 47. A. luck B. interest C. fantasy D. chance 48. A. denied B. limited C. marked D. rated 49. A. woke B. lifted C. brought D. kept 50. A. enrolled B. settled C. trusted D. lectured 51. A. stuck B. attended C. transferred D. belonged 52. A. charity B. acceptance C. promotion D. inquiry 53. A. Gradually B. Incredibly C. Eventually D. Literally 54. A. optimistic B. supportive C. thoughtful D. pleasant 55. A. backs B. legs C. words D. routines 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The history of the siheyuan can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty. Numerous officials and nobles 56 (attract) to the city built these courtyard complexes to showcase their status and wealth. Over time, this architectural style spread to the common folk, 57 (become) their primary form of housing. The siheyuan 58 (design) to face the south, which ensures sufficient sun 59 (expose) and protects the residents against cold northern winds in winter. This design is also deeply rooted in ancient cultural 60 (belief) associating the south with the emperor. The siheyuan is typically enclosed by gray brick walls to maintain privacy. To reach the courtyard, you must go 61 the main gate on the southeast corner and around the screen wall. In the courtyard 62 (be) the main house for the elder and the side houses for the children and grandchildren. These houses are connected by pathways that provide shaded areas during the day and cool places 63 (enjoy) the night sky. Siheyuan is a place 64 family members live together, uphold cultural traditions, and pass down stories from generation to generation. Nowadays, siheyuan is not only a kind of dwelling(住所), but also holds 65 essential place in our culture. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 假定你是高中生李华，上周六你参加了校英语社团举办的“英文经典阅读”读书分享会活动。请你给校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1. 活动的过程；2. 收获和感想。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 The Sharing Session of English Classic Reading 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, and his13- year- old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down on the 1. 4- mile, two- lane Route 90 bridge, which crosses the shallow waters of the Assawoman Bay. Talking and laughing, the Bauers enjoyed their journey as they headed home. “Ava,” Bauer said, “you know what? I've gotten my boat stuck here a time or two. The water is too shallow!” He added that it was about the depth of 1. 3 meters. Before Ava was able to ask about more details of her father's amusing experience, a crash disturbed everything. Not far ahead of them, a black pickup (轻型货车) was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers' horror, it was out of control, running into a concrete barrier, spinning like a top, and flipping over the SUV directly ahead of them. Eventually, it came to rest hanging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path and managed to pull up. “Ava, are you OK? ” he asked. She was shaken, but otherwise unhurt. Suddenly, a desperate scream came from the pickup. Having told Ava to stay where she was, Bauer got out of his car to check on the pickup. The driver's door flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground and then pointed down, saying something in Spanish. Bauer ran up beside him and saw a car seat in the water. Next to it was a girl about two years old floating on her back. Thankfully, the girl was near the coast. However, matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to do something, but he didn't move. Maybe he was in shock. 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。 The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming. 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The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived. $$ 2024—2025学年高三年级期中考前模拟英语试题（二） 2024.11.8 英语答案 听力：第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 BABBC 6-10 CCBAA 11-15 BACAB 16-20CACAB 阅读理解：21-23 DCB 24-27 CADD 28-31BDCA 32-35DABA 七选五：36-40 EBFCG 完形填空： 41-45 CDBDA 46-50 CDABA 51-55 CBCBA 语法填空： 56. attracted 57. becoming 58. is designed 59. exposure 60. beliefs 61.through 62. are 63.to enjoy 64. where 65.an 应用文参考范文 Last Saturday, the English club of our school launched a sharing session of English Classics Reading, which was a rewarding and enlightening experience for all participants. In the seminar, a series of activities were featured, ranging from reading English classics to discussing them, through which we exchanged our thoughts and reflections. All participants were divided into groups where everyone got actively involved , contributing their thoughts and insights. A renowned professor expert in English literature was invited to give a lecture, providing guidance on how to improve English reading skills. Not only did this activity immerse us in English literature, but also we deepened our understanding of English culture and history, thus greatly improving our competence of literary appreciation. 第二节（满分25分）[参考范文] The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming. Bauer knew too well about the danger of jumping into such shallow water, but he had no alternative. He couldn't give up the girl. After a deep breath, he climbed onto the railing and took a leap of faith. Fortunately, he didn't hurt himself. Without hesitation, he made his way to the girl, lifted her out of the water, and carried her onto the coast. Meanwhile, the pickup driver engaged in the rescue and called the emergency services. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived. When the girl was given a medical exam on the spot, Bauer breathed a sigh of relief. Despite the fact that she fainted from extreme panic, the girl was not severely injured and came to herself soon. So grateful was the pickup driver that he gave firm handshakes and hugs to Bauer with tears streaming down his face. If it hadn't been for Bauer, this accident would be a lifelong nightmare to him. It was Bauer's kindness that made all the difference. 听力原文：【录音材料】 Text 1 (面试表现) W: So, Alex, tell me. How did the interview go? Were you nervous? M: Definitely, but I think I said all the right things, and they seemed really impressed. W: Great! Well, I hope it goes well and they offer you a job. Text 2 (交通事故) M: The car was a total loss. Did you see it? W: Yes. And it's unbelievable that three women and a baby were not hurt in the horrible accident. Text 3 (新护照照片) M: Have you seen my new passport photograph? I put it on the desk yesterday. W: Oh, yes, I showed it to Peter today. Then I put it on the bookshelf. It's still there. Text 4 (谈论职业) M: Did you start out with an academic career in mind, professor? W: No, not at all. Believe it or not, I was once a world- class golfer, but I got injured in my twenties, so I went to university to study law instead. Text 5 (出席会议) M: Helen, there is a meeting this Friday. You are required to be present at the time. W: Sorry, manager. I'm afraid I can't. My mother is coming to visit me then. M: But you must attend the meeting. W: All right, I'll tell my mother to put off her visit for a week. Text 6 (向朋友倾诉) M: I just saw Alice over there. She didn't look happy. Do you know why? W: She wanted to go shopping with me, but I told her I had to help my mother clean the house this afternoon. Then she became unhappy. M: Why? W: ⑥ She thinks we should do everything together. Well, it's true that we used to do everything together. But we' re no longer kids. We just can't spend every minute together now. M: I know what you mean and I agree. ⑦Maybe you should have a talk with her. W: That's right. Text 7 (伦敦西区) W: Hello. Can I help you? M: Yes, er…I am going to see the West End. But I just have one day. W: Well, you can go shopping in the morning in Oxford Street. M: How do I get there? W: ⑧You can walk through Hyde Park. It's quite near. M: Are there any restaurants in Oxford Street? W: Yes, there are many around the art galleries. You can have lunch there. M: Are there any museums near Oxford Street? W: ⑧Yes, the British Museum. You can go there in the afternoon. M: ⑨I want to go to the theater in the evening. W: Well, there are many theaters near there. ⑧You can take a bus from the British Museum. M: Perfect. Thanks for your help. W: You' re welcome. Have a good time! Text 8 (两种期末考试形式) W: Dr. Anderson, some of us are a little bit confused about the final examination. M: Well, you have two options in this course. You can either take a final examination or you can write a research paper. W: ⑩What kind of research paper did you have in mind? A study, a book review or a report? M: ⑩A report. A summary really, based upon current research in the field. W: How long should the report be? M: At least five pages. You should finish it in three days. Are you considering writing a paper, Jane? W: ⑪I'm not sure. I think I'd like to know a little bit more about the examination. M: All right. ⑪It will be one hundred multiple- choice questions covering both the lectures and the outside readings. W: Didn't you say that you would give us one hour to finish it? M: Yes, I did. W: ⑫That must be difficult. I'm going to do the research paper. Text 9 (开业促销) W: Welcome to Danny’s Tools & Equipment. ⑬As part of our grand opening, all items in rows one and two are on sale from 2: 00 p. m. until closing time. This is bigger than Christmas sale. M: If I knew it was only today, I would have come much earlier. I only have one hour left. W: ⑭Actually, our business hours are from 10: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. But we are closing one hour late today. M: That's great. W: The store doesn't let anyone in after the business hours. Those who are already inside can keep shopping until closing time. So, take your time. M: Oh, OK. ⑮And are all the items in rows one and two half price? W: ⑮It's all half price. M: Fine, I'd like to use this discount code I found online. It's $15 off an electronic product. W: ⑯The sale I announced is only for items in rows one and two, not for row three. However, you may still use the discount code for the electronic product. M: I'd like to do that, then. Text 10 (文化旅游节目) W: ⑰Hello, everyone. Welcome to today's programme Culture Travel. Today I will talk about America. ⑱No matter where you go in the United States, you'll find one or more very good golf courses. Both men and women, young and old in America take part in this sport. ⑳Therefore, people are very likely to believe that golf is the most popular hobby in America. But as a matter of fact, it isn't. American football dates back to the 19th century. If you have ever been to a football game in America, you'd be surprised to see that the number of audience can be up to twenty thousand. ⑳This, however, is not the most popular hobby, either. So, what is the most popular hobby in America? ⑲⑳Most surprisingly, the most popular hobby with the largest group of people is home gardening. As we can see, some people grow flowers and vegetables and others are very fond of caring for the grass. With evergreen grass and beautiful flowers in the gardens, everyone seems to enjoy having a lively environment. ⑳Yes, home gardening is indeed the most popular hobby as it offers everyone the pleasure from nature. 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$