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2026～2027学年高二上学期第一次月考 英语试题卷 注意：本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读试题卷及答题卡上的相关信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。交卷时只交答题卡。 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A TV series. B. A star. C. A song. 2. When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity? A. At about 9a.m. B. At about 11 a.m. C. At about 3 p.m. 3. What is the man’s problem? A. He has a headache. B. He failed his exams. C. He lacks enough exercise. 4. How much money can the speakers make on one pen? A. $3. B. $5. C. $8. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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 does the man try to avoid eating? A. Chips. B. Meat. C. Sugar. 7. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Exchanging ideas. B. Making a diet plan. C. Developing a good sleep habit. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. How long will the woman have to wait for the man at most? A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes. 9. Why does the woman have to wait? A. The man fell asleep. B. The man helped a person. C. The man had an accident. 10. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Annoyed. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Why will the man go to Milan next month? A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work. 12. How long will the man stay in Milan? A. Five days. B. Three days. C. One day. 13. What will the man do next? A. Join a group. B. Surf the Internet. C. Try a walking tour. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What sport does the woman like? A. Golf. B. Badminton. C. Table tennis. 15. Why did the man start playing basketball? A. To follow his father’s steps. B. To build up his confidence. C. To stay fit. 16. What does the man want to do in the future? A. Master more sports. B. Be a professional athlete. C. Meet James. 17. Where will the speakers go next? A. A golf course. B. A restaurant. C. A company. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To explain a new school rule. B. To introduce a new school club. C. To announce a school competition. 19. What do students need to do to join in the activity? A. Pay a small fee. B. Get a recommendation letter. C. Hand in an application form. 20. What prize will the winner get? A. An electronic dictionary. B. A study tour. C. A set of books. 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 If you are an enthusiastic and motivated 16-17 year old student, looking for a summer experience to inspire and enlighten you, our Warwick Pre-University Summer School is for you. You can experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world. ■ Four courses to choose from: Economics and Finance, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Science and Engineering ■ Enjoy ten nights on Warwick’s beautiful self-contained campus ■ Live alongside student ambassadors (current Warwick students) ■ Spend the day in London, including a choice of activities, as well as a visit to the famous City of Oxford ■ A great mix of academic and personal development sessions as well as social and cultural activities Entry criteria Students applying for this programme must be aged 16-17 and considering applying or have already applied to university. There are no subject specific criteria (标准) but you must be a passionate learner. English Language Requirements Our Summer School course is taught in English so students must be able to demonstrate a good level of English language and comprehension. We assess students’ English ability through their application and correspondence. Visa Requirements You may require immigration permission to attend the Warwick Pre-University Summer School. You should only start your visa application once you have made a tuition fee payment and received an electronic visa invitation letter. 1. What is the main purpose of the Warwick Pre-University Summer School? A. To teach students academic subjects. B. To prepare students for university life. C. To provide an exchange experience. D. To help students improve language skills. 2. Which is one of the requirements for students to be accepted into the program? A. Being at least 17 years old. B. Being enthusiastic learners. C. Having already applied to university. D. Having a specific academic background. 3. Where is the text probably from? A. A university website. B. A travel brochure. C. A news article. D. A textbook. B Vera C. Rubin, born on July 23, 1928 in Philadelphia, discovered astronomy at age ten after her family moved to Washington, D.C. Fascinated by the night sky, she recalled, “I decided at an early age that we inhabit a very curious world.” She built a simple telescope with her father and began tracking meteors, sparking a lifelong passion. Rubin’s high school physics teacher had discouraged her, saying, “As long as you stay away from science, you should do OK.” Despite the doubt, she was successfully admitted into Vassar College as the only astronomy major there in 1944. When Rubin earned her degree in 1948, she applied for graduate school at Princeton. Though Princeton rejected her because she was a woman, Rubin pursued astronomy at Cornell University, receiving a master’s degree in 1951. By 1955, she was hired by Georgetown University, where she researched and taught for ten years. A year prior to Rubin’s final year of teaching, she was invited to observe at California’s Palomar Observatory, where women were prohibited from utilizing the main telescope. There she noticed the only bathroom present was designated for men. In protest, she drew a skirt on the door symbol. When she returned later, a gender-neutral bathroom was added. In 1965, Rubin joined the Carnegie Institution. There, she met her long-time collaborator, Kent Ford. During the 1970s, they deduced from the swirling motion of distant galaxies that there was more to the universe than what met the telescopic eye, an invisible substance known as dark matter. Astronomer Sandra Faber later called this “one of the major achievements of modern cosmology (宇宙学)”. Rubin remained active in research for decades and became a dedicated mentor, actively supporting women in science. She seized opportunities to uplift the next generation of astronomers. Vera Rubin died at age 88. Her wonder lives on in the observatory that bears her name. What she left us is more than a telescope. It is a blueprint for humanity—to be curious, never assume, and above all be kind. 4. What aroused her enthusiasm for astronomy? A. Her father’s supportive words. B. Her curiosity about the night sky. C. Her teacher’s encouragement. D. Her move to Washington, D.C. 5. When was Rubin invited to observe at the Palomar Observatory? A. 1955. B. 1956. C. 1964. D. 1965. 6. What does the underlined word “designated” refer to in Paragraph 3? A. Labeled. B. Conducted. C. Increased. D. Prohibited. 7. What words can be used to best describe Rubin? A. Inspiring but reserved. B. Sensitive but persistent. C. Daring and insightful. D. Curious and careless. C Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne (UC) in Germany have developed an AI-based learning system. The idea is simple yet effective: a webcam (网络摄像头) tracks students’ eye movements. Maike Schindler, a math professor from the UC, and her team have designed hundreds of math tasks involving basic math skills. Depending on the task, specific patterns appear, which are shown digitally on a heat map, with red indicating areas where the children look frequently and green showing the areas where they look only briefly. Confident students quickly get to key problem areas, while struggling ones often look aimlessly. “Tracking eye movements helps recognize different learning strategies through patterns and finally create detailed support reports for teachers,” says Maike Schindler. “The AI system sorts the patterns. On the basis, the software selects tailored learning videos and exercises for the pupil,” says robotics professor Achim Lilienthal from the TUM. To develop the new eye-tracking technology, Professor Lilienthal has drawn on his robotics research experience. In that work, he used eye trackers with a small human-like robot named Nao. It enables better communication with humans. However, these advanced systems with high accuracy cost many thousands of euros. To find a better solution for schools, the researchers cleverly mix technical experience with math knowledge. Instead of using high-end eye-trackers, their AI-driven approach uses regular webcams and makes up for low accuracy through AI improvements. “By focusing on problem areas, the AI adapts the eye-tracking with the webcam, achieving accuracy comparable to high-end tools,” professor Lilienthal says. Germany’s Wulfen Comprehensive School is the first to introduce the system. A math test there showed that about one-third of the new students struggled with basic math. With the AI system, one teacher can now support five students at once — a significant improvement over traditional one-on-one teaching. “As education faces teacher shortages and increasing pressure to deal with individual learning styles, our system for promoting basic math skills is simply excellent support for schools,” says Schindler. 8. What is the function of the heat map? A. Presenting students’ focus areas. B. Measuring the difficulty of math tasks. C. Tracking the eye movements of students. D. Comparing students’ problem-solving speeds. 9. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The system’s advantages in recognizing eye problems. B. The system’s role in supporting personalized learning. C. The system’s challenges in tracking student behavior. D. The system’s progress in upgrading specific patterns. 10. Which best describes the AI-driven eye-tracking technology? A. Helpful but slow. B. Simple and relaxing. C. Creative but costly. D. Affordable and effective. 11. What does Wulfen Comprehensive School get from the system? A. Reduction in teacher training. B. Adaptation to learning needs. C. Inspiration for advanced math. D. Absence of human judgment. D Warming seas across the globe are endangering coral reefs (珊瑚礁), a key ecosystem that supports marine life to live and thrive. As a possible way to save them from extinction, scientists have recently frozen and revived groups of adult corals for the first time, according to a recent study. Freezing biological materials, or “cryopreserving” them, refers to keeping them in a deep freeze for long periods without affecting the cell’s viability (活性), according to the Science Times website. This method usually cools them to very low temperatures, commonly to -196℃. Since cells would normally die at such a low temperature due to the formation of ice inside, scientists need to monitor the freezing rate and choose the freezing medium carefully. Researchers in the US experimented with freezing pea-sized pieces of a common coral in Hawaii. After removing the microbes on the corals, they sealed the corals in metal containers filled with a chemical solution that partially dehydrated (脱水) them and helped control ice growth. When the corals reached a temperature of around -200℃, the remaining water in the corals solidified into a glassy form. The corals were still alive, with their life-driving functions becoming extremely slow. After being cryopreserved for a few minutes, the researchers pulled the corals out and placed them in warm water. In two minutes, they started consuming oxygen — a sign of them staying alive. Previously, researchers had already successfully cryopreserved coral larvae (幼虫), according to a study in 2018. However, the larvae can only be collected when corals lay eggs, which happens just a few nights each year. “That’s putting a lot of eggs in one basket,” US marine scientist Liza Roger told Science News. This breakthrough offers more hope to the world’s corals, said Roger. However, there’s more work to be done. A few days after thawing (解冻), the corals became “stressed out” from the process and were killed by the bacteria they normally live in harmony with. The researchers are working on using antibiotics to help them survive for a longer period of time. 12. What is the purpose of the recent study? A. To bring dead corals back to life. B. To freeze and revive coral larvae. C. To find a way to preserve corals. D. To study the conditions of coral growth. 13. What happened to the corals when they were cryopreserved? A. They died for the time being. B. Their life functions slowed down. C. They remained alive and unchanged. D. They fed on microbes in the containers. 14. What does Roger think about cryopreserving coral larvae? A. It is not a reliable solution. B. It needs a large number of eggs. C. It holds promise for restoring corals. D. It requires overly expensive technology. 15. What issue do the researchers still need to approach? A. Finding a suitable freezing medium. B. Identifying the bacteria on the corals. C. Expanding the collection of coral larvae. D. Maintaining the corals’ health after thawing. 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。 Cities need nature to stay healthy. ____16____ Known as the “lungs of a city”, they not only beautify urban areas but also provide environment health, social, and economic benefits. These spaces play a key role in improving the quality of life for city residents. Urban parks protect the environment. Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃. ____17____ Parks improve public health. They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. ____18____ They are vital for healthy living. ____19____ People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. Children make friends on playgrounds, while cultural festivals in picnic areas unite neighbors. As experts say, “Parks break down social barriers and create shared joy.” These interactions build a sense of belonging in crowded cities. Parks greatly benefit local economies. Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. ____20____ Parks also draw tourists, boosting income for hotels, and restaurants. A. Clearly, parks are not just for fun. B. Parks strengthen community connections. C. Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses. D. Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities. E. This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges. F. Maintaining green spaces is wise for cities aiming for growth. G. Nearby shops and cafes see more customers, especially on weekends. 第三部分 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。 I was given some grape shoots by a friend the other day. So, I went to ___21___ some garden soil. After putting two bags into my shopping cart (手推车), I ___22___ the checkout. There were several people in line, and others were still shopping. As I joined the line, I ___23___ I had stood in front of an elderly couple by mistake — Bob and Nancy — who had some flowers in their cart. Immediately backing out, I made a(n) ___24___. The couple said, “We aren’t ___25___ and go ahead.” Then we started talking about their ___26___, which Nancy planned to plant in pots in her backyard. ___27___, Nancy stopped and said, “Oh no! I forgot the potting soil.” Bob ___28___ their cart and told her, “There’s no ___29___ left in the cart. Plus, I can’t carry that bag back here!” They discussed it again and again, and I could tell the elderly man wasn’t able to ___30___ it. I said to Nancy, “I have room in my cart. Why not use my cart to bring the potting soil back?” A look of ___31___ spread across Nancy’s face. We quickly got the soil and returned to the checkout. Bob had ___32___ the flowers to make room for it. When the cashier (收银员) checked me out, she asked if I ___33___ anything else. I said I had got everything I wanted. However, what she said next ___34___ me, “I noticed your kindness to that couple. I’ve given you 10% off on your entire order.” I left the store with a warm heart. This experience has taught me that kindness can be catching and what we give to others often returns to us in ___35___ ways. 21. A. study B. share C. get D. compare 22. A. returned to B. headed for C. took over D. passed by 23. A. guessed B. remembered C. ignored D. realized 24. A. apology B. promise C. attempt D. contribution 25. A. regretful B. hurried C. familiar D. stressed 26. A. flowers B. trees C. fruits D. vegetables 27. A. Immediately B. Normally C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly 28. A. checked B. fixed C. approached D. decorated 29. A. plant B. space C. money D. tool 30. A. recognize B. understand C. manage D. explain 31. A. appreciation B. curiosity C. pride D. determination 32. A. thrown B. grown C. recovered D. rearranged 33. A. forgot B. enjoyed C. required D. noticed 34. A. calmed B. rescued C. tested D. surprised 35. A. unavoidable B. unexpected C. unwanted D. unaffordable 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。 Three locations in China have been added to the list of “The Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites”. The three ___36___ (select) sites are Guilin Karst in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Permian Vegetation of the Wuda Fossil Site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the Dashanpu Middle Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils Site in Sichuan. In 2022, China ___37___ (secure) seven sites on the IUGS list, including the Ordovician rocks of Qomolangma and the Shilin Karst in Yunnan. These locations are known for their exceptional geological features and their scientific ___38___ (significant). Being recognized in this list means that they are ___39___ great importance to global geological research. The preservation of these sites has received ___40___ (extraordinary) high praise by the international community. The Wuda Fossil Site is especially ___41___ (remark) because it contains a preserved forest from about 298 million years ago. This ancient forest shows what plants contributed to coal formation and provides ___42___ clear picture of the Earth’s ecosystem during that time. Besides, the site helps people understand how coal was formed and what the appearance of the forest ___43___ formed lots of coal was like. With coal mining continuing in the area, local government ____44____ (agency) are trying hard to find ways to protect the fossils while ____45____ (maintain) coal production. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，上周你在校园科技节上体验了两项科技活动项目——与机器人同台表演和使用AI制作海报。请你写信给你的英国笔友Peter，分享其中一项，内容包括： 1.活动内容； 2.你的感悟。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 There was a busy street corner beside a bus station. Pupils changed buses going to or from school there. This small area was anything but appealing: loud cars and buses passed by, and tall gray buildings looked like big stone giants. Peter was one of the kids who had to wait here for nine and a half minutes each day to change buses. The station had a strong gas smell. The land nearby, maybe once a garden, was now full of trash — cans, paper bags, and chicken boxes. Weeds (草) grew wild all around them. There was nowhere nice to walk and nothing to look at. Hanging around like that each day almost drove Peter mad. Most kids wasted their time complaining (抱怨) about all the mess, but Peter felt restless. He knew he couldn’t do anything to change the bus company’s timetable and its bus routes but he could make these waiting minutes more enjoyable for himself and others. He asked his mom for a pair of gloves and some trash bags. That week, he filled his nine minutes each day by picking up the waste. As he piled the waste into bags, “Why trouble yourself? It’ll just get dirty again!” his classmates laughed at him, casually throwing used tissues, candy wrappers and cans around. Silent for a while, Peter continued picking up the waste his classmates dropped, thinking, “It seems like an impossible dream to change this deserted land. Should I give up just as my classmates said?” One afternoon, an elderly man approached Peter. “I used to garden here years ago,” he said, handing Peter some sunflower seeds (种子). “Perhaps you can plant these. You know, sunflowers grow easily in hard environments.” Inspired by the elderly man, Peter saw hope again. The next week, Peter occupied himself weeding the field and soon this piece of land was cleared up. 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。 Next, he took out the sunflower seeds offered by the elderly man. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ More kids began to help take care of the plants. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2026～2027学年高二上学期第一次月考 英语试题卷 注意：本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读试题卷及答题卡上的相关信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。交卷时只交答题卡。 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. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A TV series. B. A star. C. A song. 2. When will the man probably finish the clean-up activity? A. At about 9a.m. B. At about 11 a.m. C. At about 3 p.m. 3. What is the man’s problem? A. He has a headache. B. He failed his exams. C. He lacks enough exercise. 4. How much money can the speakers make on one pen? A. $3. B. $5. C. $8. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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 does the man try to avoid eating? A. Chips. B. Meat. C. Sugar. 7. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Exchanging ideas. B. Making a diet plan. C. Developing a good sleep habit. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. How long will the woman have to wait for the man at most? A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes. 9. Why does the woman have to wait? A. The man fell asleep. B. The man helped a person. C. The man had an accident. 10. How does the woman sound in the end? A. Understanding. B. Impatient. C. Annoyed. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Why will the man go to Milan next month? A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work. 12. How long will the man stay in Milan? A. Five days. B. Three days. C. One day. 13. What will the man do next? A. Join a group. B. Surf the Internet. C. Try a walking tour. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What sport does the woman like? A. Golf. B. Badminton. C. Table tennis. 15. Why did the man start playing basketball? A. To follow his father’s steps. B. To build up his confidence. C. To stay fit. 16. What does the man want to do in the future? A. Master more sports. B. Be a professional athlete. C. Meet James. 17. Where will the speakers go next? A. A golf course. B. A restaurant. C. A company. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To explain a new school rule. B. To introduce a new school club. C. To announce a school competition. 19. What do students need to do to join in the activity? A. Pay a small fee. B. Get a recommendation letter. C. Hand in an application form. 20. What prize will the winner get? A. An electronic dictionary. B. A study tour. C. A set of books. 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. B 2. B 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. C 第三部分 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. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. B 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. selected 37. secured 38. significance 39. of 40. extraordinarily 41. remarkable 42. a 43. that##which 44. agencies 45. maintaining 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】参考例文 Dear Peter, How’s everything going? Last week I took part in our school’s Science and Technology Festival where I experienced making a poster with AI and it amazed me greatly. First I typed in a description of my design. Within seconds the AI produced a beautiful poster with vivid pictures. Then I adjusted the colors and words to make it perfect. Finally my work was displayed on the school wall. This experience showed me how powerful AI is. I’ve decided to learn more about technology in the future. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Next, he took out the sunflower seeds offered by the elderly man. Peter knelt on the broken ground, loosened the soil, and carefully planted the seeds. His classmates laughed again, “Flowers can’t grow here.” But Peter watered the seeds every day. Days later, small green plants came up from the dry ground. Everyone was surprised and stopped laughing. When a hot wave hit, Peter skipped his lunch to cover the plants with cardboard. One day, a girl who used to litter brought water for the plants. Soon, other kids helped too, watering the young flowers while they waited for buses. More kids began to help take care of the plants. Their laughter mixed with the sound of water cans. The sunflowers grew taller each day. At the end of summer, they were taller than the kids, with big yellow flowers facing the sun, as if waving at the buses and the kids around them. Butterflies flew among the flowers, and kids’ laughter filled the corner. They called the garden “Peter’s Patch”. The gas smell and traffic noise were still there, but the corner changed — it was now full of life, a place which the kids felt proud of, showing that even small changes can make a big difference. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $