(B)
Minqin County, rests in the city of Wuwei in Gansu Province, is between China's third and
fourth largest deserts—the Badain Jaran and the Tengger. Local people plant suosuo trees, a
plant that can survive in the desert, to prevent further desertification.
A number of local people have worked hard to turn the place into an oasis. 27-year-
old Zhong Lin is one of them. Growing up in Minqin, Zhong experienced sandstorms
throughout his childhood. He once wanted to escape from his hometown and build his
future in southern China.
However, he changed his mind when he saw the villagers' hard life and the terrible
environment there. He said, "Suddenly I understood ★ . Making a difference is the key."
After finishing education in university in 2020, Zhong returned to his hometown. "If
suosuo trees can take root in sandstorms, why can't young people?" he wrote in his diary.
Since then, Zhong has tried planting suosuo trees in the desert. He planted 500 trees with
great care in 2021 but most of them died. So he studied hard, learned from experienced
villagers, and then planted more. After several years' efforts, the trees he planted are now
growing well in the desert, turning the land green and lively.
To draw attention to his hometown's environment, Zhong shared videos about tree
planting online and started a "Please Plant a Tree in Minqin" activity. Encouraged by Zhong's
tree-planting story, more and more volunteers from all over the country have come to Minqin to
plant trees. Their common goal is to turn the desert into an oasis.
() 4. According to the first paragraph, which of the following should

be put in " ▲ " in the map?
A. Wuwei B. Badain Jaran Desert
C. Gansu D. Tengger Desert
() 5. Why do people plant suosuo trees in the desert?
A. Because planting suosuo trees is not difficult.
B. Because suosuo trees need little water or care.
C. Because suosuo trees can take root in any climate.
D. Because suosuo trees help prevent further desertification.
() 6. What can be filled in the " ★ " in the passage?
A. running away isn't the way out B. we need more people in Minqin
C. planting trees is the only hope D. university education is of no use
() 7. What does the writer want to show by including Zhong's words in Paragraph 4?
A. The danger Zhong faces when planting suosuo trees.
B. The reason why suosuo trees can fight desertification.
C. Zhong's strong spirit that is similar to that of suosuo trees.
D. The trouble young people face when leaving their hometown.
() 8. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Key to Stopping Desertification
B. From Escaping to Greening: Zhong's Story
C. Minqin County: Between Two Deserts
D. Volunteers Across China Plant in Minqin

三、信息还原(10分)
Have you ever bought any second-hand things? Maybe you've noticed that this trend is spreading fast around us. 1. One million people are buying over 2 million
second-hand items, such as clothing and books every day.
People have bought more things than they really need. As more people turn to a simple
lifestyle, they are selling their used items cheap. Shoppers like low prices. Besides the cost-
saving benefit, there's another nice reason behind this choice. 2.
Chen is a college student in Shanghai. When she wants to buy books, she searches for the
books she wants on a second-hand book-trading site, just like on any other shopping sites. She
can easily find almost any book she needs there. 3. The price is as much as 70% lower
than the new books.
4. Zhao, a college student in Harbin, once found a note in a second-hand book
she bought. "Its previous owner shared her thoughts and hoped I would enjoy it. It
was so heart-warming," Zhao said. "5. " This small connection makes second-hand
books carry more warmth than new ones.
A. Most people like new things. B. Buying old books can even connect readers.
C. I want to do the same thing in the future too.
D. The difference is that the books are much cheaper.
E. You can also donate second-hand items to people in need.
F. Buying second-hand items is becoming more popular these days.
G. They also think that buying second-hand things is good for the environment.