辽宁省朝阳市凌源市2022-2023学年高二上学期9月第一次月考英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）

凌源市2022-2023学年高二上学期9月第一次月考
英语
考生注意:
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围:人教版必修第一册~选择性必修第一册Unit 2。
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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the man leave his bicycle
A. By a tree. B. By a street light. C. In the middle of the road.
2. What does the woman intend to do
A. Play basketball. B. Go swimming. C. Play tennis.
3. Where may the conversation take place
A. In the restaurant. B. In the office. C. At the woman's home.
4. What does the man probably advise the woman to do
A. Give up the math class. B. Change the waiting list. C. Keep on trying.
5. In which country did the man begin his cycle trip
A. Spain. B. France. C. Switzerland.
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 is the woman's original dream
A. A nurse. B. A chemist. C. A train driver.
7. What does the woman think of her present work
A. Rewarding. B. Well-paid. C. Dangerous.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman do during the trip
A. Swam in the lake. B. Went on a hike. C. Studied in a restaurant.
9. What did the man help the woman do
A. Buy some newspapers. B. Pick up her children. C. Water her plants.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What's the advantage of electric cars over the petrol ones
A. Cheaper. B. Cleaner. C. Faster.
11. Why is the man worried about the wide use of electric cars
A. It may cause more traffic jams.
B. It may affect the sales of petrol cars.
C. It may be hard to find parking places.
12. What is the problem in Melbourne according to the text
A. Lack of free public transport. B. Too many petrol cars. C. Bad public transport.
听第9段材料.回答第13至16题。
13. Who does the woman want a same plan with
A. The man. B. Her sister. C. Her friend.
14. What service does the woman want most
A. Voice mailbox service.
B. Free long distance call service.
C. Playing as many songs as possible.
15. How much is the service of Plan C
A. $5 per month. B. $10 per month. C. $15 per month.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Sister and brother. B. Teacher and student. C. Customer and salesman.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. How to improve English.
B. Why people learn English.
C. What to choose for learners.
18. How many aspects does most languages study include
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
19. How does the speaker find reading newspapers
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Useless.
20. What's the benefit of watching news in English
A. It is helpful for the use of body language.
B. It can help to correct our pronunciation.
C. It is good for broadening our horizons.
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
Every four years, the Winter Olympics surprise us with many new incredible athletes. Here's a look at the biggest stars from the Beijing Games.
Eileen Gu, China, freestyle skiing
Gu, 18, was undoubtedly one of the biggest stars throughout the Olympics. One of just two athletes to compete in all three freestyle skiing events, Gu brought home a gold in big air and halfpipe and a silver in slopestyle. That made her the first freeski athlete to win three medals in a single Games. She also became the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing and was the first woman to land a left-turn 1620.
Nils van der Poel, Sweden, speed skating
The 25-year -old Swede set two Olympic records and one world record. Van der Poel won the men's 5,000m and 10.000m speed skating events, and then subsequently(随后) published a 62-page guide on how to win the events.
Van der Poel nearly quit speed skating after a disappointing 2018 Olympics. He joined the Swedish army for a basic ranger course before returning to the ice in 2019. Now, he's a two -time Olympic gold medalist.
Chloe Kim. USA. snowboarding
The 21- year old Californian won her second straight Olympic gold in the women's halfpipe. becoming the first woman to win the event in back- to back Games.
“I worked so hard for four years to get back here and do this again,” Kim said after the event.
The American star is now a two- time gold medalist, and at her age, she could continue for years to come if she wants to.
Nathan Chen. USA. figure skating
Chen helped the US win bronze in the team event in 2018 before an event better run in Beijing. Team USA claimed silver in the team event, and the 22 year old Chen won gold in the men's singles competition. That gold medal came after winning singles gold in three straight World Championships(2018，2019, 2021).
21. Who is the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing
A. Chloe Kim. B. Nils van der Poel.
C. Eileen Gu. D. Nathan Chen.
22. What do we know about Nils van der Poel
A. He is an American, B. He shared his ways to win in sports.
C. He never left ice sports. D. He did well in 2018 Olympics.
23. When did Chloe Kim win the first Olympic gold
A. At the age of 17. B. At the age of 20.
C. At the age of 21. D. At the age of 25.
B
In February, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz published a memoir(回忆录) called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline- Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist. As a physician and biochemist, Lefkowitz is a professor of biochemistry and chemistry at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
In a recent conversation via video, Lefkowitz said that he wanted his memoir to be “funny, interesting, and easy to understand”. In the book, Lefkowitz humorously describes his journey from a cardiologist(or a heart doctor) to a biochemist.
Lefkowitz's dream of becoming a doctor began when he was eight years old and growing up in the Bronx of New York City. After his father died of a heart attack, Lefkowitz made up his mind to be a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University.
Lefkowitz is no stranger to conducting experiments and making discoveries. He was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. The two scientists were honored for their discoveries that could help unlock the secrets of many diseases.
When asked what played the most important role in his success, Lefkowitz mentioned about himself and he described himself as “reasonably intelligent and creative, hardworking, and not easily disturbed”. He added that being funny could also be very good for you and the people around you.
Before winning the Nobel Prize, Lefkowitz did countless experiments, and only 1 out of 50 turned out OK. “With difficult decisions I've had to make, I tend to make them with my heart rather than my head,” Lefkowitz said. “However, I don't mean that deciding with your heart is always right.”
At age 78, the scientist has no plans for slowing down. “My body and mind are still working,” he said. “I want to continue running my lab at Duke University and writing and publishing research papers.”
24. What directly motivated Lefkowitz to be a doctor
A. His conversation with a cardiologist. B. His father's death from a heart attack.
C. His enthusiasm for a doctor 's memoir. D. His poor physical health in childhood.
25. What is the key to Lefkowitz's success in his own opinion
A. His good teamwork. B. His family s support.
C. His positive qualities. D. His interest in research.
26. What can we learn about Lefkowitz concerning his experiments
A. He suffered from a lot of failure. B. He always succeeded as planned.
C. He considered them less challenging. D. He couldn't do them on his own.
27. Which of the following can best describe Lefkowitz according to the last paragraph
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Bad luck brings good luck.
C. You are never too old to work. D. Experience is the best teacher.
C
A team from the University of Tokyo just published a new study that says that writing on paper is actually the best for your mind. “Paper is more advanced and useful compared to electronic records because paper contains more one of-a-kind information for stronger memory recall,” said Professor Kuniyoshi L. Sakai, a neuroscientist at the University of Tokyo and author in the study.
Most people like smartphones or tablets because they seem to make everyday tasks easier, but after gathering 48 volunteers between the ages of 18 and 29 for the study, the researchers found that those who wrote on paper to finish note-taking tasks completed these 25 percent faster than people who used smartphones or tablets. What is the reason The team said that using paper gave the volunteers more of a chance to write in their own form, while digital devices(数字设备) are more consistent(始终如一的).
The researchers divided the volunteers, including college students and office staff, into three groups depending on their memory, preferences for using paper or digital tools, sex and age. Then each volunteer read a conversation that highlighted characters explaining their plans, which mentioned what they wanted to do in two months, their 14 different class times, the deadlines for the characters' homework, and any other things. After using their paper or a device to take notes about this conversation, the volunteers were given an hour break and a task to keep them from thinking directly about the study. They were then asked a number of questions like “What are the, deadlines for the characters' homework ”
Those who used paper for notetaking took only 11 minutes to jot down their thoughts during the study, while people who used tablets took 14 minutes; smartphone users spent the most time on the task, taking 16 minutes to write down their thoughts. As for the accuracy of the answers, those writing on paper seemed to stand out. This suggested that writing on paper benefited their memory,
28. Why did the volunteers writing on paper finish note taking tasks faster
A. Their tasks were less difficult. B. They took notes without any stops.
C. Their writing styles were consistent. D. They could write in their unique ways.
29. What were the volunteers required to do in the study
A. Make up some conversations. B. Raise questions for each other.
C. Take notes about a conversation. D. Discuss notes with group members.
30. Why were the volunteers asked to answer questions after a break
A. To test their memory. B. To ensure the accuracy:
C. To keep them energetic. D. To remove their thoughts.
31. What does the underlined phrase “jot down” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Leave out. B. Write down. C. Break down. D. Concentrate on.
D
Humans are not the only ones adapting to(适应) the effects of global climate change. Animals are also adapting to the environmental changes- some warm- blooded animals are beginning to “shapeshift(变身)” in response to shifts in climate, according to a recent study carried out by a team of researchers. The leader of the team is Sara Ryding, a researcher at Deakin University in Australia.
In the study, researchers have found new evidence that supports the theory that some warm -blooded animals are experiencing changes to their bodies due to the rising temperatures, resulting in larger legs, ears and beaks(喙) in some cases. The researchers have noted that warm- blooded animals living in colder climates have smaller legs, ears and beaks than animals of the same species living in warmer climates.
“When climate change is discussed in mainstream media, people are asking ‘Can humans overcome this ’ or ‘What technology can solve this ’” Ryding says.
She says that just like humans, animals also have to adapt to climate change, as shapeshifting for some of the warm-blooded animals is occurring over a far shorter time period.
“The climate change that we have created is putting much pressure on them, and while some species will adapt, others will not,” Ryding says.
Researchers have found body change in birds in Australia and North America. Certain species of Australian parrots have shown about 4% ~ 10% increase in the size of their beaks since 1871, the reason for which is rising temperatures. In North America, the dark-eyed junco(灯芯草雀) also has seen an increase in beak size.
“Larger beaks help birds dissipate(驱散) extra body heat more effectively, which is useful as global temperatures rise. However, shapeshifting does not mean that animals are able to deal with climate change easily and that all is‘fine’,” Ryding says. “It just means that they are struggling to adjust themselves to surviving it.”
32. What happens to some warm-blooded animals in warmer climates
A. Some parts of their bodies are missing.
B. Their bodies become colder and colder.
C. Their bodies change into smaller ones.
D. Some of their body parts become larger.
33. Why are two types of animals mentioned in paragraph 6
A. To warn about the decrease of animal species.
B. To speak highly of animals' ability to survive.
C. To explain why animals change the body shape.
D. To show the evidence of animals' shapeshifting.
34. What do Sara Ryding's words in the last paragraph suggest
A. Climate change does little harm to bird species.
B. Climate change is still a big challenge for birds.
C. Birds can easily deal with global climate change.
D. Birds fail to adjust themselves to climate change.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. All Animals Have to Adapt to Global Climate Change
B. Rising Temperatures Are Destroying Animals' Bodies
C. Climate Change Is Making Some Animals Shapeshift
D. Warm blooded Animals Inform Us of Global W arming
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。
If you post a video online about your perfect home decoration, and your video spreads quickly. you can expect to get comments from people who'll find something to talk about. But they may argue that your home is so perfect that you must have no time to spend with your children. which may get you down. ___36___ That is to say, you'll want to know when you'll address negative comments and how you'll address them when you choose to do so.
If someone leaves a negative comment on your social media account and you choose to ignore or delete, this can make it look as though you have something to hide. If you have nothing to hide, it's fine to choose this action. However, if there's a hint of(一点点) truth in the comment, it may be seemed that you choose to avoid a problem. ___37___ Moreover, if someone has said something unfair about you, it's reasonable to make responses.
___38___ It's best to respond in a positive and polite manner. Don't get defensive, don't be angry, and stay calm. Otherwise, you'll come across as having lost your cool and appear less reliable.
What's more, you can ask the commenter to contact you privately. ___39___ Instead, leave a comment for them asking them to contact you to discuss in private. This shows everyone that you're willing to address the issue, without needing to make it a public discussion for everyone to see. Finally, you may use humor in your reply if you think the situation calls for it. It can show you aren't taking the situation too seriously. ___40___
A. However, don't simply send them direct messages.
B. So at this time, it might be best to engage in a reply.
C. Then how should we respond to negative comments
D. So when should you actually ignore negative comments
E. And being funny has the same effect as being polite or positive.
F. That being said, you probably want to know how to deal with them.
G. Each comment needs to be considered on a comment -by comment basis.
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。
It was 9:55 am on Sunday. When I woke up, the first thing I saw was the shining mobile screen. I ___41___ it and found that it was a call from my boss. He screamed, “At 10:25. the meeting is going to start. If you ___42___ to bring the files to my office before the time, I would not hesitate to fire you.” I remembered taking his files and ___43___ to give them back to him that day, but I forgot to remove them from my bag.
With my bag, I ___44___ to the nearby bus stop and got into a bus which was already packed up with lots of people.
___45___, I found a comfortable place. But the driver announced that we had to get down and ___46___ the bus. I checked for other choices but none were ___47___. So I ___48___ pushing it with others. After a few seconds, the engine ___49___ and I jumped inside the bus and said, “Fast, I am late.” But the bus was unbearably ___50___. Only seven minutes remained by then.
It was not expected that the bus broke down. I didn't wait any longer and started to run along the footpath. I___51___ that I would still reach there in time. I wanted to run faster but it seemed that my ___52___ didn't want.
At last, I arrived at my ___53___ before a minute or two. “Sir, I brought the files in time,” I said with a feeling of ___54___. “Then give them back to me,” he said hurriedly.
I turned only to ___55___ that I had left my bag IN THE BUS!
41. A. sold B. checked C. destroyed D. hid
42. A. wished B. decided C. remembered D. failed
43. A. refusing B. asking C. promising D. beginning
44. A. hurried B. returned C. drove D. moved
45. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Again D. Somehow
46. A. miss B. push C. change D. catch
47. A. available B. necessary C. important D. comfortable
48. A. gave up B. came up with C. looked forward to D. ended up
49. A. stopped B. started C. broke D. leaked
50. A. old B. crowded C. slow D. noisy
51. A. hoped B. admitted C. explained D. suggested
52. A. boss B. car C. colleagues D. legs
53. A. home B. school C. destination D. office
54. A. disappointment B. victory C. appreciation D. regret
55. A. imply B. believe C. find D. predict
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。
Moving to the country isn't just good for your bank balance. A new study has found country life is also of great ___56___ (beneficial) to your mental health.
House agency Yopa interviews homeowners across the UK to find out whether country ___57___ city residents(居民) live in the better location.
31 percent of people who live in the country consider ___58___ (they) most happy compared to only 25 percent of city residents. And 18 percent of people who live in the city admit to feeling stressed compared to around one in six country residents. City residents are also ___59___ (likely) to be worried about crime and air pollution than country residents, as well ___60___ finding safe outside space for their children ___61___ (play).
One of the disadvantages of living in the country ___62___ (be) poor public transport. But those living in the country spend a smaller percentage of their income on housing, and know better the names of their neighbors than city residents.
The main reasons for ___63___ ( hold) people back are concerns about the cost and time of commuting(通勤) back into town, and not knowing ___64___ to move. To help people find happiness outside of the cities without having to worry about their jobs and salaries, Yopa creates the Commuter Guide, which will help find the most affordable and ___65___ ( access) places.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校将举办“魅力中国(Charming China)”摄影展。请你给你的英国朋友David写封邮件,邀请他参展。内容包括:
1.展览的时间和地点；
2.作品的要求和截止日期；
3.投稿方式: charmingphoto@。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
第二节(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-篇完整的短文。
When I was a boy I had the craziest bus ride to school everyday. First I had to get up early, wolf down my breakfast. and walk across the shaky and swinging wooden bridge that crossed the river between our house and the main road. Then I stood and waited for the bus to arrive. When it got there I climbed in. I was always one of the first ones on the bus. Then even though the bus was only 4 miles from school, I started a ride that would last more than 45 minutes.
First. the bus went in the opposite direction for 6 miles, parked and waited for another bus to transfer kids onto it. Then it started back, but instead of going straight to my school, it started up a long and winding mountain road pausing at every house to pick up more kids. The road swirled( 盘绕) around the mountain and back down with the bus getting fuller, louder, and noisier with each stop. Finally, it arrived at the high school to drop off the older kids before heading on to my grade school. But even then it didn't go straight there but instead headed down another rocky dirt road that was full of potholes(坑洼) to pick up even more children. I usually got to the school stressed, tired, and just before the first class bell rang.
Thankfully, the ride home was different. During it the last kids picked up became the first kids dropped off. But I was different. Since my house was along the way, I got dropped off after just 10 minutes or so. I remember I would literally run across that shaky old bridge because I was so happy to be home again,
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Looking back now I can see my whole life here has been one crazy long bus ride. _________________________
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Do your best to enjoy the ride this life gives you. ___________________________________________________
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英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
(Text 1)
M: I left my bicycle by that tree, but it's not there anymore.
W: Perhaps it got in my father's way when he was parking his car.
M: Oh, there, on the other side of the road by the street light.
(Text 2)
W: You' re looking well, David!
M: I played basketball last month, but I stopped. I've done a lot of swimming instead.
W: It shows! I'm thinking of taking up tennis again.
(Text 3)
W: Thanks for lunch! It was delicious!
M: It's OK.
W: Next time lunch is on me.
M: All right.
(Text 4)
W: I want to get into that math class, but I find out that there are so many people on the waiting list. I guess chances are probably slim.
M: I wouldn't say that! Many people might drop the class and then there will be some openings.
(Text 5)
W: Your cycle trip was through Europe, wasn't it
M: Well, part of Europe. I started across the border in France, down through Spain to the south of the country. It was fantastic and easier than my previous ride in Switzerland.
(Text 6)
W: When I was a child, my ambition was to be a train driver.
M: That isn't a suitable job for women!
W: Yeah. Well, my uncle drove a train and I wanted to be just like him.
M: Why didn't you realize your dream
W: Well, my parents objected. Now, of course, I realize that it's dangerous and extremely demanding. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a chemist. But I gave it up because my grades were bad.
M: How do you feel about your nursing work here
W: It is badly paid and stressful! But I think it is rewarding to look after patients.
(Text 7)
M: Mrs. Anderson, welcome back! How was the vacation
W: It was great. I stayed at a tiny hotel by the lake, hiked during the day, and visited local restaurants in the evenings. Thanks for watering my plants when I was away.
M: That's not a problem at all. You were such a great help when we went on vacation last month, Oh, here are all your newspapers by the way. We picked them up for you while you were away.
(Text 8)
W: One day I'd like to buy an electric car. They 're much cleaner than petrol cars. But I'm not sure if I'll see many on the road in the near future.
M: But you can buy them,
W: Really
M: Sure, and they have the most powerful type of engine. Unfortunately they' re much more expensive than petrol cars. But what makes me anxious is that when they' re cheaper, more people will buy them. With more cars on the road, we'll have more traffic jams, especially at eight in the morning. It's the worst time of the day.
W: Yes. I try to avoid the rush hour now. I leave home before seven.
M: In Melbourne, drivers are not allowed to park cars along busy roads during rush hours to create an extra passage for traffic. This town needs better public transport. The buses don't go to the right places. And they are always late. Last week I waited for a No. 29 bus for over an hour...
(Text 9)
W: Hello. My name is Margaret. My friend Janet joined your telephone service plan several days ago. I want to join the same plan…
M: May I know which plan you are referring to
W: Actually, she just described her plan to me. It provides voice mailbox service, which is very important to me. Being a teacher, sometimes I just can' t answer the phone when I'm giving a lecture.
M: All the five plans in our price list provide voice mailbox service.
W: Really How about downloading songs
M: How about Plan C It provides two songs.
W: Just two songs That's not enough. But $ 10 every month is very attractive. By the way, I also want the plan to have long distance call service, since my sister lives in Canada.
M: I'm afraid that you have to buy an extra service for long distance calls. That's $5 per month,
W: OK. Then just help me apply for Plan C and the long -distance call service you were talking about.
(Text 10)
W: Good morning everybody. This has been my second trip to Tokyo, and I would like to thank the school for having invited me to give you this talk. I would like to focus mainly on how to improve your English for practical purposes. It is my belief that to improve a language, it is important for one to continuously use that language. In English, as in most languages, there are four main aspects of speaking, listening, reading and writing. I believe two activities can help all four of these. Firstly, reading a newspaper has always been noted to be able to help improve one's English. However, I personally feel that reading books is more useful. While newspaper reading can improve your English， I feel that it may be too boring and not interesting to secondary school students. Books on the other hand are pastimes that have many levels. The second activity that I think is useful is watching the news. I know I just said that the news is boring, but I think watching the news can be interesting to students. Another advantage of watching the news is that you can learn how to use body language while speaking. I hope my speech has been helpful to you all. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
参考答案
1~5 ACACB 6~10CABCB 11~15 ACCAB 16~20CACBA
21~23CBA 24~27 BCAC 28~31 DCAB 32~35DDBC
36~40FBCAE 41~45 BDCAD 46~50 BADBC 51~55 ADCBC
56. benefit 57. or 58. themselves 59. more likely/likelier 60. as 61. to play
62. is 63. holding 64. where 65. accessible
第一节
One possible version:
Dear David,
I'm really excited to share with you a piece of good news. Our school is going to hold a photography exhibition themed “Charming China” in the library next month, whose aim is to present the beauty of China through photos.
I know you love photography, so why not send some of your photos of places or people in China that impress you most The pictures can be of different sizes and must give people positive feelings. It's said that you've been to many places in China and have taken many pictures. You choose your favorite one and I am sure visitors will like your work. Finally, your work shall be sent to charmingphoto@ before this Sunday.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
LiHua
第二节
One possible version:
Looking back now I can see my whole life here has been one crazy long bus ride. It has been full of stops, starts, twists, turns and lots of passengers, some mean but most kind. Sometimes the scenery has been beautiful and sometimes not so much. Sometimes the road has been smooth and sometimes rocky. Through it all, though, I have taken comfort in knowing that one day I will be going home again. I will be so happy to be there too. I will run into the arms of those who went before me，have glory in the love I have shared, dance in the light, and be welcomed home with our family's smile.
Do your best to enjoy the ride this life gives you. Take the trip with love in your heart and kindness in your soul. Make the journey better for those you meet along the way. And then when your time here is done, you can get off the bus, walk into the light, and find yourself so happy to be home again!