2026年中考时文阅读之城市“口袋森林”建设热潮（含解析）

/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科 2026年中考时文阅读之城市“口袋森林”建设热潮 一、话题介绍 2026 年 4 月起，全国多地启动 “口袋森林” 建设计划，迅速登上抖音、微博热搜。这种利用城市闲置角落（如废弃空地、道路拐角、社区闲置区域）打造的小型生态绿地，以本土树种为主，搭配花卉、灌木与休闲座椅，既改善城市空气质量，又为居民提供就近休憩的绿色空间。不少学生参与植树养护志愿活动，“口袋森林” 成为城市生态治理的创新实践，让 “推窗见绿、出门入园” 成为现实。 二、英语原文及习题 （一）原文 passage Since April 2026, a "pocket forest" construction campaign has swept across cities in China. These small ecological green spaces, built on idle urban corners such as abandoned lots, road junctions and community vacant areas, have quickly become a hot topic on Douyin and Weibo. They are loved by people of all ages for their environmental value and practical functions. A pocket forest is usually a small green area of 50 to 200 square meters. The design follows the principle of "local adaptation"—most plants are native tree species, such as maple, elm and osmanthus, which are easy to grow and maintain. Besides trees, the forest also includes flowers, shrubs and grass, creating a rich and layered ecological environment. Many pocket forests are equipped with simple leisure facilities, such as wooden benches and small paths, allowing residents to rest, walk or read in the greenery. What are the benefits of pocket forests First, they improve air quality. Trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, filtering harmful substances in the air. A study shows that a 100-square-meter pocket forest can absorb 500 kilograms of carbon dioxide a year. Second, they relieve urban heat island effect. The green plants reduce the surrounding temperature by 2-3℃ in summer, making the city cooler. Third, they enhance residents’ sense of happiness. A grandmother from Beijing shared on Douyin, "There used to be a messy vacant lot downstairs. Now it’s a beautiful pocket forest. I take my grandson for a walk here every day. We can see birds and butterflies—it’s like a small nature park in the city." Many middle school students also participate in the construction and maintenance of pocket forests. They join volunteer activities to plant saplings, water plants and pick up garbage. Li Ming, a ninth-grade student, said, "It’s meaningful to take part in tree planting. I learned about many native plants and understood the importance of environmental protection. Now I often come to take care of the trees we planted." By the end of April 2026, more than 1,200 pocket forests had been built in 50 cities across the country. Urban planners said that pocket forests are a smart way to use limited urban space. They not only beautify the city but also promote ecological izens commented, "Pocket forests bring green to our life. They are small but powerful, making the city more livable and environmentally friendly." （二）阅读理解题 When did the "pocket forest" construction campaign start A. In ... ...