陕西榆林市第十中学2026-2027学年高三年级第三次阶段质量检测英语试题

榆林十中高三年级第三次阶段质量检测英语试题 （满分: 150分 时间: 120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a shop. B. In a museum. C. In a post office. 2. What trouble does the man have? A. He is bored of reading. B. He is disturbed by the noise. C. He is unfamiliar with online shopping. 3. What is the woman likely to do? A. Watch a TV drama. B. Fetch orange juice. C. Buy some bread. 4. How do the speakers sound? A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Making coffee. B. Deep-fried fish. C. Removing a bad smell. 第二节 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the boy do to help the woman? A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Sister and brother. C. Mother and son. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman call the man? A. To ask for information. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To complain about the service. 9. When does the race begin? A. At 1:45. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:15. 10. What will the woman probably do next? A. Catch a train back home. B. Change her departure time. C. Practise running for the race. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How is the woman feeling now? A. Uncertain. B. Regretful. C. Happy. 12. How much rent will the woman pay monthly if living with friends? A. £350. B. £420. C. £560. 13. What is the man’s suggestion to the woman? A. Living independently. B. Talking with her cousin. C. Balancing cost and enjoyment. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man find the most difficult in his role? A. Being fit enough. B. Remembering the lines. C. Mastering the physical actions. 15. When did the man start acting? A. After joining a drama club. B. While studying at university. C. When working for a producer. 16. What did the man’s brothers like to do at weekends? A. Watch movies. B. Play sports. C. Collect posters. 17. What career might the man have pursued if not acting? A. A police officer. B. A doctor. C. A businessman. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What was the progress of the project last Monday? A. A senior center was opencd. B. Private lessons were offered. C. More senior citizens were involved. 19. What problem does the project face? A. Fund shortage. B. Poor management. C. Outdated equipment. 20. What are the volunteers expected to do? A. Assess activity safety. B. Contact local companies. C. Donate money and supplies. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 1. Who are the intended readers? A. Parents. B. Students. C. Teachers. D. Researchers. 2. What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A. It covers the most subjects. B. It has a translation centre. C. It offers gamified learning experiences. D. It provides multiple tools for recording. 3. What do all the three labs have in common? A. They centre on problem solving skills. B. They facilitate advanced scientific research. C. They provide virtual scientific exploration. D. They help students with STEM projects from school. B After ten years in London, I recently relocated to Berlin, and as is customary when making new friends, the question “Where are you from?” tends to come up. My honest answer would be, “I don’t really know.” The truth is, most of us TCKs (Third Culture Kids) — a term coined to describe “children who move between cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity” — had no choice growing up but to follow our parents around the world. We’d often be told, “Pack your bags, kids. We’re moving!” and in the blink of an eye, everything would change. By the time I was 18, I had changed schools 10 times, moved countries at least 6 times, acquired a confusing accent, and developed both a love of travel and a desire for stability. Being an Indonesian-Italian, I often felt an identity crisis weighing on me in my teens. Moving to a new country after spending ten years in the UK — the longest I have lived anywhere — has brought back feelings of this cultural confusion. Growing up as a TCK isn’t as charming as many people would expect. It is both a blessing and a curse (诅咒), beautiful but unpredictable, and full of adventures. This lack of roots and stability will likely cause issues later in life. Yet kids are adaptable. After overcoming culture shock, you start to adjust and see the bigger picture. You learn that the world is much bigger than you, and that your problems are small. You also learn responsibility, respect different beliefs, and form your own opinions. Making friends and then losing touch teaches you that everything is temporary. Growing up as a TCK, you rarely realize how adaptable you are, until your older friends often comment on how “wise and mature” you are for your age. Travelling from a young age opens your eyes beyond “Hypernormalization”. It teaches that diversity is nothing to be afraid of. Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has shaped me to be the person that I am today — an actual “citizen of the world”. 4. How does the author usually respond to “Where are you from”? A. By stating her nationality directly. B. By admitting her uncertainty honestly. C. By explaining the TCK concept briefly. D. By describing her experiences in detail. 5. What does the author say about TCKs’ childhood? A. They enjoyed planning their moves. B. They resisted their parents’ decisions. C. They maintained their personal lifestyle. D. They were forced to adapt to sudden changes. 6. Which of the following can best describe TCKs’ experiences? A. Tough and confusing. B. Peaceful and predictable. C. Routine but eye-opening. D. Adventurous but beneficial. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Growing up as a TCK B. Challenges for Migration C. How to Become a Global Citizen D. How to Adapt to Diverse Cultures C It’s Monday morning again. Like many others, you spend your weekend resting, say, scrolling on your phone, but somehow when the workweek arrives, you never feel as refreshed as you hoped. You wonder: Is there a better way to recharge? Now research suggests the answer is “yes” and it lies in leisure crafting. Leisure crafting is not about what you do in your free time, but how you do it. It involves structuring things you already enjoy doing with intentionality so that they help you set individual goals, promote social connections, and build skills. The idea is not to completely shift your approach to free time — or even pick up new pursuits-as much as it is to integrate a few specific goals. Like to run? Try training for a race. Enjoy reading? Aim to read a certain number of books every month. Setting goals in off-hours looks like another example of letting work-brain logic inch its way into personal lives. But done right, it can help you feel a sense of purpose, confidence, and accomplishment, says Alex Hamrick, a management professor at the University of Richmond. Researchers did 11 field studies with more than 2,400 working professionals and found that individuals reported higher energy levels, more positive moods, and stronger overall well-being after engaging in leisure crafting. While leisure crafting requires commitment and goal-setting, it is still simply that: leisure. The goal is not to turn hobbies into a second job. Research has shown that people’s productivity tends to stop increasing at 60 hours a week. Expanding the hours spent maximizing output, even in pursuit of perfecting your cooking techniques or reading detective novels, could make you more tired. Hamrick agrees that if purposeful pursuits start to feel like work, it might be time to stop. Leisure crafting should enhance-not replace-other forms of relaxation. A recent government guide to getting off your phone included the suggestion of setting a recreational goal as a diversion from the screen. Beyond all the grander reasons to leisure craft, that simple one may be among the most relevant. 8. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. Lack of effective ways to rest. B. Working through the weekend. C. Addiction to playing on phones. D. Feeling worried about the future. 9. Which of the following is the main feature of leisure crafting? A. Shifting your life focus. B. Extending your free time. C. Acting with a purpose. D. Taking up new hobbies. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about concerning leisure crafting? A. Its approaches. B. Its purposes. C. Its benefits. D. Its examples. 11. Why does the author mention the research in paragraph 4? A. To argue against setting unrealistic goals. B. To warn against overdoing leisure crafting. C. To explain why commitment is vital for success. D. To prove how leisure crafting improves efficiency. D Is there food on Mars? Almost certainly not. But astronauts need to eat every day, and sending food to space is super expensive—one meal can cost $10, 000. Thus, finding a way to feed them on the trip to Mars is a really big challenge. Now, UK-based researchers think they have the solution. Dr Rodrigo, the lead researcher, says astronauts could grow their own food while flying to Mars. These researchers are carrying out a project for astronauts to produce food in a smart and Earth-friendly way, using a few special cells (细胞) and mini cell factories to create useful products. The project has now been tested in space when a spaceship took cells into orbit. The cells were in a mini space lab. It is like a small science lab in a box that lets scientists do experiments under microgravity, without the usual limits of space research. In the space lab, cells grew and produced a particular vitamin (维生素). “This material could be collected and eaten by astronauts in the space,” Dr Rodrigo said, “but the space lab is hard to bring. So we need to rethink how it may look like.” Dr Rodrigo and his team hope even a short time in microgravity will show whether their cells can produce different kinds of food, from milk products to ice cream. They also hope the technology will be applied to a wide range of industries. “In the future, when we build a base on the Moon, we'll need space labs like this to help people live there for a long time, ” he said. 12. What makes feeding astronauts on the trip to Mars challenging? A. High cost of space meals. B. Limited space for food. C. Long transportation time. D. Uncertainty of cell growth. 13. What is the purpose of the project carried out by researchers? A. To find food on Mars. B. To create food in space. C. To explore life on Mars. D. To send astronauts to space. 14. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about? A. The role of vitamin in space. B. The health problems of astronauts. C. The design work of spaceship. D. The test of the project in space lab. 15. What does Dr Rodrigo think of space labs? A. Easy to bring to space. B. Important for the Moon bases. C. Expensive to build in space. D. Difficult for humans to produce. 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顶。 Making Your Memories Last “My father wrote me a lovely letter before he died. It is the most cherished thing I own.” Have you ever heard someone say so? As you all know,your houses, cars, jewels or even money are your financial properties, which are relatively easy to pass along because they are in a physical form. But don’t let your possessions become the only representations of your life. Your thoughts and life journey are equally valuable. ____16____ Studies have shown that kids who know about their family’s past are more empathetic,have better coping skills and higher self-esteem.____17____So how can you turn those feelings, thoughts, and insights into something that can be passed on? These tips can help get you started. Create a catalogue Before you begin, check what you’ve got. If you want to pass along family stories or wisdom, list everything available to you, such as photos and letters from your parents.____18____ You could, for example, interview your parents about their lives or write an article about your academic progress. Make a plan Once you know what you’ve got and what you need, make a list that details how you’re going to produce what you’re missing and how to record it. ____19____You don’t want the book of your life stories lost in an attic! ____20____ You can’t possibly get everything done at once. By taking active steps and starting with the easiest-to-create projects, you can bring memories to life. For example,you can write a short article about your childhood or film a two-minute video about your wedding day. When you see the results of these smaller projects, you may well be inspired to create more. A. Take simple steps B. Get more specific C. And it’s also significant to consider how to keep it. D. Then figure out what you still need to add to your collection. E. For older adults, passing on their life stories helps decrease depression. F. They become the foundation on which family members build their lives. G. But they can always get a head start equipped with those precious memories. 第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A little boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. Poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) made his leg lame and his teeth ____21____ and protrudent (突出的). He seldom played with his classmates; and when the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always ____22____ his head without a word. One spring, the boy’s father asked for some young trees from the neighbor. He told his children to plant a ____23____ each, adding, “Whoever grows the best seedling, I will buy him a gift.” The boy also wanted to get his father’s gift. But seeing his brothers carrying water to the trees ____24____, anyhow, he hit upon an idea: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never ____25____ it. A few weeks later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was ____26____ to find it not only didn’t wilt (枯萎), but appeared greener and more ____27____, compared with the trees of his brothers. His father kept his promise, and said to him: from the tree he planted, he would become an outstanding ____28____ when he grew up. Since then, the little boy slowly became optimistic. One day, the little boy lay on the bed and stared up at the bright ____29____ outside the window. He just couldn’t fall asleep. Suddenly he _____30_____ what the biology teacher once said — plants generally grow faster at night. Why not go to see the tree? When he _____31_____ to the courtyard on tiptoe, he found his father was splashing something under his tree with a ladle (长柄勺). All of a sudden, he understood: his father had been secretly _____32_____ his small tree! He returned to his room, tears running down his face. _____33_____ passed. The little boy didn’t turn botanist, but he became a lawyer. Love is the best _____34_____ of life. Even if it is just one ladleful of clear water, it can make the tree flourish and even grow into a _____35_____ one. 21. A. unnoticed B. uneven C. unidentified D. uninformed 22. A. nodded B. buried C. covered D. lowered 23. A. tree B. bush C. seed D. vegetable 24. A. carelessly B. randomly C. tirelessly D. occasionally 25. A. attended to B. led to C. responded to D. appealed to 26. A. disappointed B. surprised C. annoyed D. overjoyed 27. A. fragile B. fragrant C. delicate D. vigorous 28. A. writer B. lawyer C. botanist D. historian 29. A. sunlight B. moonlight C. flame D. rainbow 30. A. recollected B. reassured C. repeated D. revised 31. A. hurried B. rushed C. slipped D. marched 32. A. fertilizing B. preserving C. cutting D. beating 33. A. Days B. Weeks C. Months D. Decades 34. A. amusement B. nourishment C. encouragement D. development 35. A. rewarding B. demanding C. charming D. towering 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。 Modern life moves faster than our minds were designed to handle. In the last twenty years, technology ____36____ (advance) ahead of human evolution. We live in a 24/7 digital world, but our brains still run on ancient “hardware” designed for ____37____(survive). This “speed gap” helps explain ____38____ we often feel overwhelmed. Our ancestors faced short bursts of stress from physical ____39____ (threat), but today we face “small alarms” all day. An angry email or a social media notification (通知) activates the same heart-racing response as a lion. Feeling ____40____ (stress) today is a natural biological reaction to a nonstop world. We are ____41____ (constant) in this “high alert” mode for hours. This prevents the body from entering the essential “rest and digest” state needed for long-term health, ____42____ (leave) us feeling permanently “fried.” In fact, much of ____43____ mental exhaustion comes from “decision overload.” We make thousands of choices daily, which consumes the brain’s energy. To address this, experts recommend using self-exploration questions to cut through the noise, such as “Is it worth my peace of mind?” By making fewer, more ____44____ (intention) decisions, you protect your mental battery and save your precious energy ____45____ things that truly matter. By respecting your biological limits, you make the fast-paced world feel less threatening. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，上周参加了冬季骑行活动，外国网友Peter对你发布在社交媒体上的照片很感兴趣。请根据以下要点向他介绍有关情况： 1.时间地点； 2.骑行过程； 3.其他。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Peter Knowing you're interested in the photos I posted on the social media, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'm looking forward to your reply. Yours Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Asher loved spending time in his grandfather's garden. Every evening, he carefully held the watering can as his grandfather showed him how to pour just the right amount on each plant. “These plants need us, Asher,” Grandpa often said. “If we take care of them, they will take care of us.” Asher loved plants. He loved their bright green leaves, the way they danced in the wind, and how fresh they smelled after rain. Plants made him feel calm and safe. But when it came to people, Asher was not so confident. At school, he was one of the quietest kids. While others laughed and played loudly, he often sat alone, unsure how to join them. One afternoon during break, Asher walked past the big oak tree (橡树) near the playground. A group of kids stood nearby, pulling leaves from its lower branches and throwing them into the air. “Look! Leaf rain!” one of them shouted, laughing. Asher’s chest tightened. He loved trees. He knew that leaves helped trees breathe and grow. He wanted to say something, but fear held him back. What if they laughed at him? What if they ignored him? After a moment, he turned away and walked back to the classroom without saying a word. That evening, Asher sat in the garden with his grandfather, watering the plants as usual, but his mind was not at peace. His silence did not escape Grandpa. After a while, Asher shared what had happened at school and how he felt. He explained that he wanted to protect the tree but did not feel brave enough. His grandfather listened carefully. He told Asher that courage does not mean being fearless. It means doing what is right, even when fear is present. He reminded Asher that change often begins with one small voice and one brave choice. Those words stayed in Asher’s mind all night. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The next day during break, Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The kids soon agreed to Asher’s suggestion. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 榆林十中高三年级第三次阶段质量检测英语试题 （满分: 150分 时间: 120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a shop. B. In a museum. C. In a post office. 2. What trouble does the man have? A. He is bored of reading. B. He is disturbed by the noise. C. He is unfamiliar with online shopping. 3. What is the woman likely to do? A. Watch a TV drama. B. Fetch orange juice. C. Buy some bread. 4. How do the speakers sound? A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Making coffee. B. Deep-fried fish. C. Removing a bad smell. 第二节 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the boy do to help the woman? A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Sister and brother. C. Mother and son. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman call the man? A. To ask for information. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To complain about the service. 9. When does the race begin? A. At 1:45. B. At 2:30. C. At 3:15. 10. What will the woman probably do next? A. Catch a train back home. B. Change her departure time. C. Practise running for the race. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How is the woman feeling now? A. Uncertain. B. Regretful. C. Happy. 12. How much rent will the woman pay monthly if living with friends? A. £350. B. £420. C. £560. 13. What is the man’s suggestion to the woman? A. Living independently. B. Talking with her cousin. C. Balancing cost and enjoyment. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man find the most difficult in his role? A. Being fit enough. B. Remembering the lines. C. Mastering the physical actions. 15. When did the man start acting? A. After joining a drama club. B. While studying at university. C. When working for a producer. 16. What did the man’s brothers like to do at weekends? A. Watch movies. B. Play sports. C. Collect posters. 17. What career might the man have pursued if not acting? A. A police officer. B. A doctor. C. A businessman. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What was the progress of the project last Monday? A. A senior center was opencd. B. Private lessons were offered. C. More senior citizens were involved. 19. What problem does the project face? A. Fund shortage. B. Poor management. C. Outdated equipment. 20. What are the volunteers expected to do? A. Assess activity safety. B. Contact local companies. C. Donate money and supplies. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B 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顶。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. D 19. C 20. A 第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. has advanced 37. survival 38. why 39. threats 40. stressed 41. constantly 42. leaving 43. the 44. intentional 45. for 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Peter, Knowing you're interested in the photos I posted on the social media, I’m writing to tell you something about the Winter Cycling activity held last week around our city. Aiming to raise students’ awareness of sports, the activity started at the school gate and finished at the City Square, covering 20 km. All sports lovers competed fiercely as soon as the match began. Though several cyclists were tired, they still tried their best to keep up with the main team. Through one-hour cycling, all reached the finishing line safely. All the participants were excited to take part in the event, saying that they hope to join in more activities like this. Have you got similar events that you can tell me about? I'm looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 The next day during break, Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. This time, he didn’t walk away. His heart pounded, but Grandpa’s words echoed in his mind: courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid. Taking a shaky breath, Asher stepped forward. “Hey,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “Please stop.” The kids turned, surprised. “Leaves help trees breathe,” Asher continued, trying to sound calm. “If you pull them all off, the tree could get sick and die.” For a long moment, nobody spoke. Then one boy dropped the leaf in his hand. “Really?” he asked. “I never thought about that.” Asher nodded, feeling a small wave of confidence. “Instead of hurting it,” he suggested, “we could protect it together.” The kids soon agreed to Asher’s suggestion. They fetched cardboard and bright markers from the classroom and made a large sign that read, “Protect Our Tree — It Gives Us Shade and Clean Air.” Together, they tied it to the oak tree. Over the next few weeks, the group took turns watering the tree and picking up litter around it. Asher no longer sat alone during break. He stood and laughed with his new friends under the spreading branches. One afternoon, Grandpa came to pick him up and saw the sign. His eyes shone with pride. “You see, Asher?” he said quietly. “You took care of the tree, and the tree brought you friends.” Asher smiled, feeling the warm sun and an even warmer sense of belonging. He finally understood: when we take care of plants, they take care of us in ways we never expect. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $