河南郑州市2026年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测(一模)英语试题

河南郑州市2026年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测（一模）英语试题

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。每段对话读两遍。

1. Where is the woman possibly?

A. In a car.B. In her house.C. In a restaurant.

2. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Offer her opinion.B. Help him with a project.C. Learn more about technology.

3. When will the man's flight take off?

A. At 11:00 a.m.B. At 11:20 a.m.C. At 1:00 p.m.

4.What is the speakers' opinion about disabled athletes?

A. They are encouraging.B. They should be respected.C. They have to be taken good care of.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Forestfires.B. Wildlife protection. C. Endangered rainforests.

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. What does the girl have to do in the fall?

A. Begin to work.B. Study abroad.C. Find a house.

7. What will the man do next ?

A. Read a brochure.B. Show the girl around the center.C. Send some materials to the girl.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates.B. Neighbors.C. Teacher and student.

9. What concerns Daniel?

A . His mother was very sick. B. He may lose the competition.C. His mother may suffer his practice.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Why does the man congratulate Elena?

A. She recently published a book. B. She raised some money for charity.C. She started a non-profit organization.

11. What does the man ask Elena to do?

A. Help their cause. B. Deliver a speech.C. Seek support from others.

12. What is Elena going to do next?

A. Attend a meeting. B. Attract more donors. C. Explore the wetlands.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What is the man?

A. A designer.B. A host.C. An artist.

14.What was the biggest challenge for Yang Liu when practising bamboo drifting?

A. How to keep her balance.B. How to dance on the bamboo.C. How to deal with weather changes.

15. Which word can best describe Yang Liu?

A. Fortunate.B. Interesting.C . Creative.

16. Why does Yang Liu post videos online?

A. To become famous.B. To promote Chinese culture.C. To call on more people to join.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What does the speaker focus on?

A. Microplastic potential.B. Microplastic pollution.C. Microplastic consumption.

18. How did Kieran Cox's team calculate the potential consumption of microplastics?

A. By analyzing the data.B. By comparing the impacts.C. By measuring food samples.

19. What can we learn about the research team led by Kieran Cox?

A. They suggest people stop drinking bottled water.

B. They gained comprehensive information of microplastics.

C. They couldn't explain microplastics in vegetables and fruits.

20. Why does the speaker give the talk?

A. To tell us to value the quality of products.

B. To appeal to people to reduce plastic usage.

C. To point out benefits of having organic food.

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节阅读理解（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

Travel photographers have to be ready for whatever a destination throws at them .

That's where this collection of the best travel camera equipment comes into play. The following items are the perfect base to any kit.

21.What can be learned about the recommended items?

A. The GoPro Hero 13 Black Camera can be used underwater.

B. The Peak Design Travel Tripod is affordable for interviewers.

C. The Fujifilm X -T50 Camera is the lightest camera in the market.

D. The Petzl Tikka Headlamp helps see distant objects with no button.

22. Which of the following is foldable?

A . Fujifilm X-T50 Camera.B . Petzl Tikka Headlamp.

C . Peak Design Travel Tripod.D . GoPro Hero 13 Black Camera.

23. Where is this text possibly taken from?

A. A travel handbook.B. An equipment collection.

C. A camera advertisement.D. A photography magazine.

B

On a weekly basis, Dr. Kwane Stewart, a vet （兽医）, heads to San Diego's East Village to care for the dogs, cats, and birds that belong to the homeless community in the area.

Stewart's affection for animals was inspired by his parents. By the age of six, he knew he wanted to be a vet. After completing a veterinary science program in Colorado, he worked as a vet for a decade. In 2008, he became the head vet at a county-run animal shelter in an area struck by the financial crisis. There, he witnessed the heartbreaking reality of abandoned pets. Four years into the job, Stewart found himself burnt out, filled with guilt, and ready to quit.

Then, one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man with a dog. He treated the dog's skin condition, and the transformation was remarkable. The grateful owner said to him,"Thank you for not ignoring me and for treating my dog." That moment changed everything for Stewart."It was then that I decided to get back to saving animals, but on my own terms," he said.

A few weeks later, Stewart established a pop-up veterinary clinic at a soup kitchen. When clients there encouraged him to take his services further, his new role as the "Street Vet" began. In addition to treating common illnesses, Stewart offers vaccinations（接种疫苗）and general wellness checks, and promotes fear-free pet care. Many of those he helps not only express deep gratefulness but also form strong bonds with him, seeing him as someone who cares for their pets and acknowledges their humanity.

"I dream that people from all over the world will want to imitate what I do," Stewart shared. Currently, he's building a network of volunteers, technicians, and hospital staff."These are people who've reached out to me, inspired by what I'm doing, asking,'How can I do it too?'" he said.

24. What can be known about Stewart ' s present job ?

A. He takes in abandoned animals.B. He manages an animal rescue center.

C. He is employed by a scientific program. D. He tends to the pets of homeless individuals.

25. Why is Stewart's work at the shelter mentioned?

A. To highlight his skills and abilities as a vet. B. To show why he decided to shift his career direction.

C. To illustrate what the job might look like in the future. D. To demonstrate the difficulties and pressures of the job.

26.What do many people think of Stewart?

A. Merciful.B. Creative.C. Humble.D. Tolerant.

27.What does the underlined word "imitate" in the last paragraph mean?

A. Feel admiration for.B. Become aware of.C. Follow the example of.D. Show consideration for.

C

When you look at the colorful rows of fruits and vegetables in the grocery store, you might think you're getting all the nutrients you need. But recent studies show that today's crops have fewer nutrients than what our grandparents ate decades ago. This decline is alarming and could affect our health in the future.

Over the past 70 years, many fruits, vegetables, and grains have lost significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins. A review in the journal Foods in 2024 called this a major challenge for future generations. This is especially important as more people are encouraged to eat plant-based diets for health and environmental reasons.

David Montgomery, a professor at the University of Washington, warns that this nutrient decline means our food is less effective at preventing chronic（慢性的）diseases. Even if you eat lots of fresh produce, what you're eating today is less nutritious than what your grandparents ate, says Kristie Ebi, an expert in climate change and health.

The problem lies in modern farming practices. Methods that increase crop harvest often harm soil health. Irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting prevent the natural interactions between plants and soil fungi（真菌）, reducing nutrient absorption. Climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels also play a role in lowering nutrient content.

A major study in 2004 found that 43 garden crops had less protein, calcium, iron, and vitamin C compared to 50 years earlier. More recent studies show similar trends in Australian vegetables and wheat, with significant drops in iron and protein.

This nutrient decline affects not just plant-based diets but also meat. Animals now eat less nutritious grasses and grains, making meat and dairy products less nutritious too.

Scientists urge us not to worry too much but to pay attention to how our food is grown. Montgomery says understanding the impact of farming practices gives us a new reason. As the population grows, we need to protect and restore our farmland to ensure healthy food for everyone.

28. Why does the author mention what our grandparents ate?

A. To criticize modern diets.B. To compare farming costs.

C. To highlight nutrient loss.D. To promote traditional recipes.

29. What does Montgomery reveal about modern farming practices?

A. They put soil health first.B. They improve crop variety.

C. They reduce carbon dioxide. D. They ruin disease prevention.

30. What is scientists' advice about nutrient decline?

A. Caring about agriculture.B. Focusing on food quantity.

C. Avoiding plant-based diets. D. Eating less processed foods.

31.What is the text mainly about ?

A. The decrease of nutrients in crops.B. The consequence of plant - based diets.

C. The worsening health conditions of humans. D. The big problems of modern farming practices.

D

AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique "listening styles". This advancement changes how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more enjoyable.

Music recommendation algorithms （算法） have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one- size-fits-all approach that doesn't record the slight differences of individual listening behavior. To better understand and satisfy individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user's unique listening patterns.

To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users' listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Society for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR)."We were quite surprised by the accuracy," says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter's lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate.

"The work is innovative," says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher."Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms."

The researchers are aware of the privacy impact of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar-systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts（播客）people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study impressive but questionable, and accepted it on condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly.

32. What advancement of AI is mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A. Protecting people's privacy.B. Recognizing music patterns.

C. Tailoring personalized playlists.D. Improving music streaming quality.

33. What does Carter say about the music recommendation algorithms?

A. They consider listening styles.B. They renew networks constantly.

C. They recommend popular songs.D. They ignore individual preferences.

34.What is the main concern about the new AI system?

A. Its technical weaknesses in analyzing data. B. Its inability to distinguish between users' habits.

C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods.D. Its potential privacy risk from tracking listening habits.

35. How do ISMIR organizers feel about the new AI system study?

A. Careful. B. Disappointed. C. Favorable. D. Uninterested.

第二节阅读七选五（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。

Rejection creates an emotional roller coaster（过山车）. We feel the sadness, anger, and loss of the person who rejects us.36 This is why getting over a rejection is challenging. While there is no quick fix, the following suggestions can help us overcome the confusion and ease the pain of rejection.

Use the power of breath.37And each one affects the others. Deep breaths help us absorb the feelings and restore a sense of calm. Mindful breathing is one of the most powerful and accessible resources for self-regulation, relaxation, and overall well-being. We can also use breath to move our attention from disturbing thoughts back to ourselves.

Note it down in a journal. Journaling provides a safe place without fear of misunderstanding. In moments of sadness and loss, the weight of emotions can be very great.38It allows us to explore our thoughts, feelings, and memories, process our experiences and find relief in pain.

Learn to give to others. The acts of serving and giving to others are powerful and helpful. When we support others, especially during difficult times, something within also starts to heal（愈合）and grow.39When we connect with people who are less fortunate, we start to realize that our pain is less significant. Giving to others also empowers us. It gives us a sense of self-worth and moves us away from the hurt.

Getting over a rejection is hard. However, your pain won't last forever. It is there to make you grow. Everyone heals from rejection at their own pace in their own way. We are all suffering in one way or another at one time or another. We must have pity for ourselves and accept that reality. It's important to take your time to deal with rejection and to use the practices suggested to heal and move on to the new opportunities life presents us.40

A. Our self-respect is hurt as well.

B. It is necessary to offer and accept.

C. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

D. Accepting others' offer makes us feel hopeful.

E. It is connected to the body, emotions and thoughts.

F. Writing serves as a powerful tool to unburden our inner selves.

G. Helping others provides us with a sense of purpose and deep satisfaction.

第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节完形填空（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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

In 2019, I decided to get ajob, so I sent myCV（简历）to every shop and cafe in my village. Luckily, I was 41an interview at a local restaurant.

The interview went well, but before I left, the manager asked me to try out serving a customer. To my horror, I couldn't _ 42 a word on the menu. The customer stood impatiently as I froze. Unsurprisingly, I received a 43 email the next morning. All my dreams were destroyed.

I was born with poor eyesight. As a child, I struggled to see the board in class, even from the front row. I44this by copying notes from my friends. As I got older, I buried the secret even more. I45tried to escape from my poor eyesight.

However, when I got back from that job interview, I made the first step toward dealing with life with a disability ---_46. From my doctor, I learned that glasses wouldn't 47and that I would never be allowed to drive. Each new detail felt like a fresh blow. For the first time, I 48my official diagnosis （诊断）--- visual disability. To my surprise, I was filled with 49.

The next step was50the independence I'd developed over the years. I had to learn to ask for help, something I'd always avoided.

As I started reaching out for help, the love and support of my friends moved me. They51 my confidence so that I no longer felt52 to ask for assistance: When I asked strangers to help read cafe menus or cross the road, I was surprised at how kind they were.

Today, I'm much more confident than ever. Though my vision can't be changed, I treat every53as a new challenge. I speak up when something isn't 54and ask for adjustments. If I feel shy about my vision, how will over two million people in Britain with sight loss 55? I'm not just speaking up for myself but for the millions like me.

41. A. promised B. offered C. awarded D. spared

42.A. note down B. pick up C. make out D. get across

43.A. refusal B. confirmationC. response D. proposal

44.A. admitted B. denied C. defeated D. hid

45.A. gradually B. desperatelyC. eventually D. firmly

46. A. acceptance B. tolerance C. control D. independence

47.A. change B. fit C. protect D. help

48.A. ignored B. checked C. read D. valued

49.A. fear B. confidence C. pressure D. relief

50.A. expecting B. abandoning C. building D. challenging

51. A. boosted B. gained C. shook D. saw

52. A. awful B. disappointedC. embarrassed D. hopeless

53. A. barrier B. attempt C. failure D. opportunity

54. A. possible B. reliable C. satisfactory D. accessible

55. A. speak B. adjust C. think D. imagine

第二节语法填空（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。

On September 29,2025, the event of "Passing on the Spirit of Model Workers and Craftsmen, Training New Labor- minded Talents" and the release ceremony（仪式）of labor education courses for the autumn term of 202556(hold) grandly in Shanghai No.4 High School, bringing new energy into regional labor education.

The event was full of 57(highlight).25 innovative courses carefully prepared and taught by model workers and craftsmen were presented, among 585 school-based courses deeply integrated into the school's teaching arrangement

became the pioneering and leading model of labor education in Shanghai for a complete closed-loop（闭环）design of "theoretical learning --- practical experience --- achievement display",59(mark) a crucial step for Xuhui District in deepening the education system.

During the event,10 representatives of model workers and craftsmen were appointed 60"labor education teachers". Hong Gang, a national model worker and the technical director of the Design and Research Institute of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding,61(start) from "the weight of each steel pipe" in shipbuilding and passed on the craftsmanship spirit of "seeking 62(excellent) and taking responsibility seriously" to students with his decades-long industry struggle stories; Wu Wenwei, an artificial intelligence expert, lit students' enthusiasm for creating a better future through technological labor by interpreting the case of his team using information technology63(solve) the water supply problem in Xizang.

In the classroom, students actively asked questions and shared their views."64Mr. Hong Gang made us understand is that any tiny link is related to the success or failure of the whole; Mr. Wu Wenwei showed us how technology can solve people's livelihood pain points. This class made me fully understand the depth of the 'Three Spirits'," a student excitedly shared his feelings after class.

This event is a vivid practice of carrying forward excellent Chinese labor culture, which 65(probable) promotes the craftsmanship spirit and lays a solid foundation for training new-era talents with all-around development.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节应用文写作（满分15分）

假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友 Sophia 想了解你校最近举行的"悦读中国" （Reading China ）英语读书活动，请用英语给她回复邮件，介绍相关情况。内容包括：

（1）活动的容；

（2）收获与感想。

注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Sophia,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes, Li Hua

第二节读后续写（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。

One day, I was sitting at the breakfast table with my five-year-old son, Mateo. I was still recovering from an operation."Mom, let's play," Mateo looked at me and said. Trying hard to ignore the pain in my stomach, I shook my head and replied,"Not today, sweetie." These days, getting out of bed was a real struggle for me. I longed for strength and happiness, yet the future seemed so hopeless.

All of a sudden, Mateo jumped up from where he was sitting on the kitchen floor. He shouted,"Bird!" and then ran towards our courtyard. I looked in the direction he was looking and, sure enough, there was a white dove（鸽子）landing in a rubber tree. It stayed there for a little while and then flew away. It was quite odd because I'd never seen a white dove in our neighborhood before.

The next morning, I dragged myself into the kitchen. To my surprise, the dove was back, and this time it had a mate carrying some sticks. I pointed to the tree and said to Mateo,"Look, they're going to build a nest." Throughout the week, the doves flew in and out of the courtyard , building their nest on top of the rubber tree.

Mateo was extremely excited. Every morning, he would rush into the kitchen and stand by the sliding glass door. He would talk to the birds as they worked. His joy was influential. Although feeling sad, I couldn't help but look forward to the doves' visits.

However, things took a turn for the worse. The courtyard seemed like a safe place for a nest, but the rubber tree's small branches were not stable at all. One night, a strong wind blew, and the doves' nest was blown to the ground. I heard the small branches break.

I checked the damage. Nothing good ever lasts. I wouldn't blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. They didn't even look at the pile of sticks that used to be their nest. They started building all over again. Unfortunately, the wind destroyed their work again. But day after day, they kept starting again as if nothing had occurred.

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。

I realized that I should take some measures.____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

"Look! The birds have returned!" Mateo shouted. _______________________________________________________

河南郑州市2026年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测（一模）英语参考答案

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21-25 ACDDB26-30 ACCDA31-35 ACDDA36-40 AEFGC

41-45 BCADB46-50 ADCDB51-55 ACADC

56. were held 57. highlights58. which59. marking60. as61. started 62. excellence63. to solve64. What65. probably

第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节应用文写作

One possible version

Dear Sophia,

I'm glad to tell you about our school's "Reading China" English reading activity held recently. It lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate.

During the activity, we read English books about Chinese history, culture and stories --- some are about traditional festivals like the Spring Festival. We also had discussions to share our ideas and gave short speeches about our favorite books.

From it, I've improved my English reading skills and learned more interesting facts about Chinese culture. It was really meaningful. I hope you can join a similar activity if you get the chance.

Best wishes, Li Hua

第二节读后续写

One possible version

I realized that I should take some measures. Having given me comfort in my darkest times, the doves deserved my help in return. I searched around the house carefully, found some pieces of wood and made a solid wooden nest for them. With a lot of effort and care, I managed to climb up a ladder, attached the nest to the rubber tree and covered it with some leaves. It was a challenging job, but the doves' determination gave me the confidence and strength. After finishing the work, Mateo and I stood by the sliding glass door, waiting and watching with patience.

"Look! The birds have returned!" Mateo shouted. Hearing my son's excited voice, clear asa bell, I looked up. The doves were circling near the nest happily and seemed to be satisfied with the new home. They started to bring small branches and soft feathers right away. Several weeks later, four babies came out of the eggs. The young birds developed day by day, and around a month later, they were fully grown and could fly. As watching them fly high and hearing them sing, I felt more positive and hopeful. The doves taught me to face difficulties bravely and keep moving forward.

听力录音稿

Text1

W: Hello!Can I pay by credit card for the Pizza?

M: I'm sorry our restaurant is not set up to take credit cards over the phone for delivery orders.It's cash only and we would appreciate it if you paid our driver with the smallest bill possible.

Text2

M: So,as an expert,what new technology do you think we will see in 2026?

W: We will continue to see improvements in machine learning and computer intelligence,leading to progress in the Internet of things in 6G. I also hope to see new clean energy technology coming into the market.

Text3

W: I have heard you are going to England to morrow. I want to see you off at the airport. When will you leave?

M: One in the afternoon. But I am to check in at 11:20 in the morning.

W: Then I will see you at the airport at 11:00 in the morning.

Text4

W: Have you ever watched the game for disabled athletes?

M: Yes, watching these athletes is a moving experience. Because disabled athletes have to adapt to their disability and make a huge effort to succeed.

W: So they need encouragement and shouldn't be made fun of.

M: I couldn't agree more.

Text5

M: Most of the world's rainforests are in danger. They are disappearing at an alarming rate.

W: Yea, many plants and a large population of animals exist only in rain forest. Have you heard of the Amazon rain forest fires in 2019?

M: Yes,they led to mass loss of wild life.

Text6

M: Globe language center. May I help you?

W: Yes, I like some information about your study abroad programs.

M: Sure. Our short term programs are eight weeks long.

W: Eight weeks is perfect. I have to start a new job in the fall. Can you tell me what kind of housing is out there?

M: We place all of our students in home stay. If you like, I can send you our brochure and some information about our host families.

W: Okay,thanks.

Text 7

W: You don't look well. What troubles you, Daniel?

M: Well, you know, our music teacher has asked me to prepare something for the city piano competition. I have chosen a piece of Beethoven's music.

W: That is great, Daniel. We all know you are the best in our class and I hope you will win.

M: The only problem is that my mother is not feeling well. Can you imagine what my practising at home would do to her?

W: There must be a solution.

Text 8

M: Hi, Elena! Congratulations on bringing out your book about fundraising for Nonprofit organizations.

W: Thanks. I couldn't have done it without the support from everyone here at the society for wild life preservation.

M: If it is possible, I would like you to give a talk on your book to the public. I think it would really encourage everyone to think creatively about how we can attract more donors to help our cause.

W: Sure, I can do that. But it will have to wait until next month because I am going to a meeting on protecting the wetlands.

Text 9

M: Hello every one. Welcome to our program! Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Her name is Yang Liu, a performer of bamboo drifting. When did you begin to learn bamboo drifting?

W: I learned it from my grandmother when I was seven.

M: Could you share your learning experience with us?

W: With pleasure. Usually, the bamboo under my feet is about nine meters long, and the bamboo in my hands is about five meters long. I fell in the water several times when I was practising. So keeping my body from falling into the water is the most difficult part of bamboo drifting.

M: What makes you keep going?

W: Just the love for the ancient skill. In the past 17 years,I have been drifting all year round in winter cold and summer heat. Now I am able to do Chinese Qing Gong on the water. And I put dance into bamboo drifting to make it elegant. As Hanfu culture has been on the rise, I started wearing Hanfu when performing, creating a beautiful feel.

M: We all know you registered on social media platforms and posted your videos.

W: Yes. I want to spread it to other countries so that more people around the world will like Chinese culture.

M: I totally agree with you. It was good to talk to you. I feel like I always learn so much more when I get the chance to speak with you about these things.

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W: Micro plastics are everywhere in our environment, measuring 50 to 500 micrometers in length. Micro plastics come from a variety of sources, including large plastics that break down into smaller pieces. Therefore, much remains unknown about the common existence of these materials within the human body,as well as their impact on human health. A research team led by Kieran Cox studied 26 papers on the amount of micro plastics in common foods, using previously reported data.

The team evaluated the potential consumption of micro plastics and calculated annual intake via food and drink at 34,000 to 52,000 particles. The study found that people who drink only bottled water absorb an additional 90,000 micro plastics each year, compared to 4,000 among those who only drink tap water. But the food and drink that the researchers analyzed represent 15 of Americans a caloric intake. The team couldn't account for food groups like fruits, vegetables and grains,

because there simply is not enough data on their micro plastics content. For those who are worried about micro plastics consumption, cutting down bottled water is a good start. But as for the heart of the problem, we have to stop producing and using so much plastic.