河北省泊头市2022-2023学年高一上学期9月第一次质量监测
英语试卷
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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．Why does the woman refuse to have more apple pie
A. Because it's not delicious.
B. Because she has hardly eaten anything.
C. Because she wants to be slimmer.
（ ）2. What season is it now
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
（ ）3. Which of the following statements is TRUE
A. Only the woman likes to read Chris Paine's book.
B. Only the man likes to read Chris Paine's book.
C. They both like to read Chris Paine's book.
（ ）4. What do we know from the conversation？
A. Both of the two speakers understand Peter well.
B. Peter uses too much American English.
C. One of the speakers is from America.
（ ）5. What is the man doing？
A. Asking for help. B. Making suggestions. C. Asking for permission.
第二节 (共10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儿个小题，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。
（ ）6. How old is Bob
A. 15. B. 7. C. 17.
（ ）7. What is the woman's attitude to Bob's traveling on his own？
A. She is worried about it. B. She is against it.
C. She is eager to stop it.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
（ ）8. Where are the speakers？
A. In a store. B. In a factory. C. In a repair shop.
（ ） 9. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The remote doesn't work because the man forgot to put batteries in it.
B. There are several problems with the DVD player bought by the man.
C. There is a problem with all the models made by this brand of the DVD player.
听笛8段材料．回答第10至12题。
（ ） 10．What is the most possible relationship between the man and the woman
A. Man and wife B. Friends C. Colleagues
（ ） 11. What do the man and the woman think of Mr. Hudson
A. He is always unhappy. B. He is cheerful usually. C. He doesn't work hard.
（ ） 12. What does Mr. Hudson probably worry about
A. mother. B. His job. C. His son.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
（ ）13. What's the relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates.
C. Boss and employee.
（ ）14. What is he going to do
A. Hold a party for the woman.
B. Hold a party for their friend，Jane.
C. See Jane off to China
（ ）15. What is Jane going to do？
A. She's going to work in China.
B. She's going to study in China
C. She's going to visit in China
（ ）16. What's the woman's decision
A. She wants to attend the party.
B. She doesn't want to attend the party.
C. She's not decided yet.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
（ ）17. How many topics does the report cover
A. 8. B. 18. C. 22.
（ ）18. What will China build up a system to promote by 2050？
A: Public security. B. New energy industry. C. Agriculture.
（ ）19. What will China further develop？
A. Technology. B. Science. C. Mineral resource.
（ ）20. What does CAS（中科院）consist of
A. 11 regional branches. B. Over 100 institutes. C. Both A and B.
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
Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large. It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges that you never dreamed of, and take you to faraway places. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In fifth grade, he discovers what it's like to long for normalcy and also that difference can be the most meaningful teacher.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems are charged with the themes of self-awareness and identity.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be reread all throughout life without losing its power.
21. What is special about A Wrinkle in Time
A. It shows a teen's difference. B. It's about space exploration.
C. It has been adapted for film. D. It has opened teenagers' eyes.
22. Whose book is based on personal experience
A. Jacqueline Woodson's. B. R. J. Palacio's.
C. Madeleine L' Engle's. D. Don Miguel Ruiz's.
23. Which book is intended for teens stepping into a novel life
A. A Wrinkle in Time. B. Wonder.
C. Brown Girl Dreaming. D. The Four Agreements.
B
Technology has come to the rescue of Japanese farmers. For thousands of years they have tried to keep animals away from their farms. However,engineers have invented the“Super Monster Wolf” to finally scare away wild animals that want to eat crops of rice, pumpkin or sweet potato.Super Monster Wolf is a solar-powered robot that looks like a real wolf. It has lookalike wolf hair,big scary teeth and red LED eyes with infrared(红外线的) sensors. It also has 48 different wolf howls and other noises that real wolves don’t have. Super Monster Wolf will be used to keep animals like wild pigs and deer out of rice paddies(稻田)，farms and fruit orchards(果园).Farmers lose millions of dollars of crops every year to hungry animals.
Members of Japan's agricultural association took part in trials of the Super Monster Wolf in nine locations across Japan. The association's spokesman Chikao Umezawa reported that the robot wolf significantly reduced crop losses. He said it was more effective than an electric fence at keeping animals out. The robot can sense movement up to one kilometre away and immediately make its scary sounds.
But one farmer said the cost of buying a Super Monster Wolf was too high and he thought few people would pay for such a robot.“We can protect crops by making simple tools. It's much cheaper!”he added.
Chikao Umezawa said,“It will have the option of renting the wolf by the month. In the long run, the Super Monster Wolf can effectively save labor costs, and the scope of protection of the robot Wolf is far greater than human. ”“The cost of robots will also come down as technology continues to advance, and people will be able to use them at a very cheap price in the future."he added.
24. What problem do the Japanese farmers face
A.High cost. B. Lack of land.
C.Terrible pollution. D. Damage to farm from wild animals.
25. What was “Super Monster Wolf”invented for
A. Protecting birds from wild animals.
B. Attracting other animals to the farm.
C.Preventing animals from being killed.
D. Scaring off animals that will destroy crops.
26. Why does the farmer hesitate to use the“Super Monster Wolf”
A. He thinks it’s hard to operate.
B.He thinks it's too expensive to afford.
C. He thinks its quality is poor.
D. He thinks its noises are too loud.
27.How does Chikao Umezawa feel about the“Super Monster Wolf”
A. Positive. B.Doubtful. C. Cautious D. Neutral
C
Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for petition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.
A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos （文身），nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do "cover" themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are.
Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of but the main concern is often about what customers accept
Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees, because those people represent the companies to their customers.
As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.
There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to chance to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.
28．Which of the following is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph 2
A．People’s appearances carry messages about themselves.
B．Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.
C．Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.
D．Customers’ choices influence dress standards in companies.
29．What can be inferred from the text
A．Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.
B．What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.
C．Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.
D．Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates.
30．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．Employees Matter B．Personal Choices Matter
C．Appearances Matter D．Hiring Managers Matter
31．The author’s attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may best be described as
.
A．enthusiastic B．negative C．positive D．sympathetic
D
Research has shown that disrupting one's natural “morning lark” (早起鸟) or “night owl” (夜猫子) tendency can result in immoral behavior at work.
Who doesn't love a flexible work schedule Being able to make your own hours, come in when you're ready and leave when you're done, step out to attend a child's presentation at school, have a midday appointment, or even squeeze in a quick workout or nap as a guaranteed pick-me-up — flexibility greatly improves one's quality of life.
The benefits don't stop there, however. Research has shown that having flexible work hours actually makes one a better person. How so It's been found that disrupted sleep patterns —in the form of having to act outside of your normal inclination to be a morning “lark” or a night “owl” — can result in strange, unethical, and out-of-line behavior.
Science journalist Linda Geddes said, “If you don't get enough sleep, research suggests you are more likely to have unethical behavior, such as being mean, bullying your fellow employees or falsifying receipts. But it's not just owls: the larks tend to behave more unethically in the evening, and owls in the morning. So ideally, you want to introduce flexible working."
Employers would be wise to allow their employees to start whenever they feel ready — whether it's at the crack of dawn or at 11 a.m., and to allow breaks or pauses in the day as needed — because that would mean better productivity, performance, and behavior.
This shift is already happening, with the New York Times recently reporting that 27 percent of US employers now offer the flexibility to work outside normal business hours, up from 22 percent in 2014; and 68 percent allow telecommuting as needed (up from 54 percent in 2014). With the national unemployment rate at its lowest in 50 years, employers are having to become more competitive in what they offer workers, and flex-hours seem like a no-brainer, highly beneficial to all.
32．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2
A．Ways to improve life quality.
B．People's activities in their free time.
C．Methods to get a flexible work schedule.
D．The advantages of flexibility in work time.
33．What does the underlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Judgment. B．Tendency. C．Reaction. D．Choice.
34．What is the effect to change people's sleep pattern according to Geddes
A．They will show their nature more easily.
B．They tend to suffer from sleep problems.
C．They tend to behave immorally in their work.
D．They will get more flexibility in working time.
35．What do the figures in the last paragraph indicate
A．The unemployment rate is increasing.
B．Employers are getting more free time.
C．Flexible working has been creating more jobs.
D．More employers adopt a flexible work schedule.
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。
The most important holiday in Chinese culture around the world is undoubtedly Chinese New Year, and it all started out of fear.____36_____ The lion-like monster＇s（怪兽的） name was Nian. An old man advised the villagers to fight with Nian by making loud noises with drums and firecrackers and by hanging red paper cutouts on their doors. 36 On the anniversary of the date, the Chinese recognize the “passing of the Nian”, known in Chinese as guo nian.
38 It＇s based on the lunar calendar（农历）.The date of Chinese New Year falls according to the Moon＇s orbit（轨道） around the Earth. Other Asian countries such as Korea，Japan，and Vietnam also celebrate the New Year using the lunar calendar.
Spring cleaning is a common tradition during this time. 39 The New Year celebration could also have been a way to break up the boredom of the long winter months.
On Chinese New Year, families travel long distances to meet, known as Chunyun. Though the holiday is actually just a week long, traditionally it's celebrated as a 15-day holiday when firecrackers are lit and red lanterns glow at night. 40 Many cities around the world hold New Year parades complete with dragon and lion dances.
A. Children are also given lucky money. B. Finally Nian was under control. C. Many travelers go back to their hometowns. D. The date of Chinese New Year changes each year. E. Other Asian countries also celebrate the Lantern Festival. F. There is a story of a terrible monster attacking villagers. G. Many Chinese families clean out their homes during the holiday.
第二部分 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。
Let me tell you a secret. There are no wrong answers when you＇re talking about art.
As an art historian, I am interested in 41 my love of art to the public. Sometimes art can be difficult to understand. But there is no need to 42 . At the heart of every engagement with an artwork is this: Do you like it or not
43 a lot of art galleries are free， many people are hesitating（犹豫）to visit for 44 that they won't understand the art. There's a(n) 45 that other visitors may be more knowledgeable and that they understand what the artworks mean. But this 46 isn't true. Everyone is 47 in front of an artwork and there are no wrong answers.
When talking about the challenges of understanding art, I'm often 48 of the story “The Emperor's New Clothes”. When the Emperor parades before his 49 in his “new clothes”, everyone spoke well of the new clothes-no one dares to 50 they can't see anything. It takes a young child to tell the truth. “Listen to the voice of 51 ,”shout the Emperor's people.
52 ，in front of an artwork， you should try to look at it innocently（天真地）.Contemporary art can be particularly difficult to understand and 53 but enjoying an artwork is an instinct（直觉）. Do you like it or not？ Do you find it 54 or not If you don't like it, that's OK! It doesn't matter what other people say or think.
An art historian called Ernst Gombrich believes that a viewer “completed” the artwork, and that part of an artwork's meaning came from the person 55 it.
( )41.A.giving B.saying C.communicating D.connecting
( )42.A. back away B.put away C.break off D.carry off
( )43. A.Now that B.In that C.Even though D.As though
( )44.A.pain B.fear C.surprise D. regret
( )45.A.belief B.argument C.concern D.reason
( )46.A.simply B.probably C.largely D.usually
( )47.A.fresh B. equal C.unique D.different
( )48.A.warned B.told C.reminded D.cheated
( )49.A.supporters B.ministers C.soldiers D.subjects
( )50. A. recognize B.describe C.explain D.wonder
( )51.A.heart B.innocence C.audience D.truth
( )52.A.Obviously B.Actually C.Similarly D. Accordingly
( )53.A.appreciate B.create C.comment D.study
( )54.A.surprising B.relaxing C.puzzling D.striking
( )55.A.viewing B.collecting C.describing D.understanding
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。
Boxing Day, also known 56 St. Stephen’s Day, is usually celebrated on the day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and other 57 (country) with British roots. Although its origin is unclear, it is 58 (general) believed that it comes from the ancient practice of churches opening 59 (they) collection boxes for the poor on this day. So, charity is an important theme to this holiday. 60 (celebrate) a traditional Boxing Day, you should follow the steps.
First, volunteer for the church. Find out if your church 61 (follow) the tradition of giving donations away to the poor on Boxing Day. If they need any help, then donate your time elsewhere by 62 (find) organizers who need volunteers for programs that day. Contribute to improving the lives of others. Second, plan ahead. Since charity 63 (need) all year round, use Boxing Day to plan your calendar for the upcoming year. Search online for future events 64 you could be of help. Plan a budget so you can donate to your favorite charities on a regular 65 (base).
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
66.新学期开始后，你已经了解了一些高中生活和学习的情况。请根据下面提示，写一篇英语短文，介绍你就读的学校及学校里的生活和学习。
内容包括：
1.校园、教室、操场等设施；
2.主要的学习课程；
3.个人感受和感想等。
要求：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当地增添细节以使行文连贯。
第二节（满分25分）
67.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。
“Want to go to the pool tomorrow ” Rosa asked Stephanie during recess. The pool at the YMCA was one of their favorite places, where they learnt and practiced swimming.
Rosa and Stephanie did everything together. They rode the school bus together. They sat together during lunch. They took dance lessons together and they even went to the same summer camp. Their classmates called them “twins”. They were best friends. Most of the time.
Sometimes, though, when Stephanie was with other friends, she ignored Rosa or treated her like a little kid, even though they were the same age. Rosa and Stephanie had played together since they were babies, but sometimes Stephanie didn't act like a friend.
Today was one of those times.
“Sorry. I’m already going to the pool,” Stephanie said. “Toni and Vanessa and I are going.” She gave a broad smile, but in Rosa’s eyes, it wasn’t her nice smile. Saying nothing more, she walked straight away to join Toni and Vanessa, and Rosa was left standing alone, with her face burned and an angry tension coming into her limbs.
After school, at dance class, Stephanie talked and giggled with the other dancers as they stretched in front of the mirror. When Rosa came in, Stephanie didn’t say hello to her, but just another smile. Rosa hesitated for a while about whether she should join them, but she still felt too upset.
Then she noticed Kiara, the new girl. Rosa joined her and began stretching, too. Kiara smiled and Rosa smiled back. The two girls began to talk. Rosa discovered that Kiara was not the quiet girl she had thought she was. Kiara talked a lot — about her little brother, about the tree house her uncle had built and even about swimming. “I love swimming,” Kiara said. “I will hold a pool part at the YMCA.Would you like to come ” “Yes. It’s awesome.” Rosa responded. She tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed. She hoped Stephanie felt left out.
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。
After the dance class, when Rosa boarded the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their usual seat.
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When Rosa saw Stephanie in low spirits, her heart sank.
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英语试卷
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Text 1
M: Another piece of apple pie
W: No，thanks. I'm on a diet
M: Please do. You've hardly eaten anything.
W: It's delicious，but I don't think I ought to.
Text 2
W: I'm so tired I spent the entire afternoon shopping for a heavy coat for Jimmy.
M: At this time of year Don't you know it's summer
W: Yes，I know. But he and Billy are going camping in the mountains. And it'll be cold up there.
Text 3
W: I like to read Chris Paine's book.
M: So do I. I heard he writes on his computer，and his new book will come out next week.
W: Great！I'll get one as soon as it is out
Text 4
W: I can't catch what Peter said in our English lessons.
M: Me，too. Perhaps that is because he is a new comer.
W: Besides，he uses too much different English.
M: Yes，he is from the USA.
Text 5
M: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight
W: As a matter of fact，I thought Kitty might like to go to a concert.
M: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Capital Hall.
W: That sounds great
Text 6
M: Hello，Jane.
W: I'm a little worried about Bob. He's never been away from home before.
M: Well，it has to happen sooner or later. He has to learn to take care of himself and to stand on his own feet
W: But he's only 17. And he's still very childish He still needs to build up both in spirit and in body.
M: Don't worry！He can't depend on us for the rest of his life. After all，I left home when I was his age，and I did all right It's time for him to be on his own
W: I know it's time for him to travel on his own，but I still worry.
Text 7
W: Next，please.
M: Hi，I bought this DVD player here last Saturday but it's not working properly.
W: What's the matter with it
M: Well，several things. First of all，the remote doesn't work.
W: Did you put batteries in it
M: Yes，of course，but it still didn't work I couldn't change any of the functions on the display.
W: Well，I'm sure that it's just a problem with this one player. I've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand. Do you want to exchange it or return it
M: I'd like to red
W: Okay，do you have the receipt
M: Yes，here it is.
Text 8
W: I don't know what it could be.
M: I heard last week that his mother had been ill. I wonder if that's the trouble.
W: I doubt that Yesterday he told me his mother felt much better.
M: Maybe he has a problem here at work.
W: I don't think that he has any problem with his job. It's well-known that Mr. Hudson is the best worker among us.
M: Perhaps there is some trouble in his home.
W: Well. The headmaster phoned this morning.
M: That must be the problem. He's worried about his son.
Text 9
M: Is Mary home
W: Yes，you are...
M: Oh，I'm Bob Johnson.
W: Hi，Bob. Haven't seen you for ages. You are looking fit.
M: You，too.
W: Please sit down and make yourself at home.
M: You know that our friend，Jane，is going to work in China next month. I'm going to hold a farewell party for her.
W: Oh！That's news to me. When will the party be held
M: At eight o'clock on Sunday evening at my home. I'd like to have you attend it.
W: Good，I'll be there. I think she will be happy to go to the party. Would you have dinner with my family tonight
M: Thank you. But I have another appointment. I have to go now．Don't forget the party. Good bye!
Text 10
The Chinese Academy of Sciences（CAS）published a report，entitled“Creation 2050: Science，technology and China's Future"，Wednesday as a long-term strategy for the country's development of science and technology.
The report covers eight topics involving science and technology in the fields of space，human health，mineral resource，energy，agriculture，biomass，ocean，and materials，with emphasis on 22 key points that would help the country to increase its international competition，sustainable development，and public security.
By 2050，China will build up a system to significantly promote the development of emerging strategic industries like new energy industry，and the development of new energy and environmentally-friendly products，according to the report
It says that China will further develop technology that can improve the autonomous navigation capability of space vehicles，the space effective payload，and near-space vehicles and flight hard wares.
CAS is China's national academy of natural sciences. It has 11 regional branches and over 100 institutes.
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28-31．C B C B
32-35 D B C D
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41-45:CACBC 46-50:ABCDA 51-55:BCADA
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了节礼日（Boxing Day）的起源及其庆祝方式。
56. as考查介词。known as“作为……而闻名”，根据句意，故填as。
57. countries考查名词复数。country为可数名词，被other修饰，应用名词复数形式，other countries指其他的国家，故填countries。
58. generally考查副词。分析句子可知，设空处修饰动词believed作状语，应用副词形式，故填generally。
59. their考查代词。分析句子可知，设空处用来修饰名词collection boxes，应用形容词性物主代词，故填their。
60. To celebrate考查非谓语动词。此处表示目的状语。
61. follows考查主谓一致。根据整篇文章的时态及描述，此处需用一般现在时，church是单数，故用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式，故填follows。
62. finding考查非谓语动词。句意：如果他们需要帮助，那么把你的时间用来去找那些当天需要志愿者参加的项目组织者。分析可知，by是介词，后面跟动名词形式。故填finding。
63. is needed考查时态语态。根据句意及描述的是事实，故用一般现在时，charity和need是被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态，故填is needed。
64. where考查定语从句。分析句子可知，此处为定语从句，修饰先行词events，先行词在从句中作地点状语，故填where。
65. basis考查词性转换。分析可知，regular是形容词，修饰名词，on a regular basis“经常，定期”，故填basis。
66.
This term, I’m studying in a new high school with the most beautiful campus in our city. We have a tall classroom-building and a splendid playground, where we can take part in a wide variety of after-class activities to keep ourselves healthy and strong.
We have Chinese, maths, English lessons every day, and we also have some science, literature, art and PE lessons. I’m fond of maths very much, for it is not only interesting but also challenging.
All in all, l like my school and the studying environment very much, and l will make the most of the time to work hard here.
67.
After the dance lesson, when Rosa boarded the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their usual seat. Seeing Rosa, Stephanie quickly moved her backpack off the seat to make room for her. But Rosa walked past and slid into the empty seat next to Kiara. They were talking about the pool party when Stephanie went over. “Do you still want to go swimming tonight ” Stephanie asked. “I’m already going,” she said without looking up. “Kiara and I are going together.” Rosa smiled. Stephanie nodded and looked at her feet.
When Rosa saw Stephanie in low spirits, her heart sank. Getting even didn’t feel the way she had expected. She could walk away with her new friend and not look back. But when she saw Stephanie's watery eyes, her heart beat painfully. "Maybe we could all go together.” Rosa said. Stephanie’s face lit up. “I’m sorry for ignoring you. Thank you for your tolerance.” Stephanie said. Rosa gave her a hug and said, “I was too sensitive. Thank you for your tolerance, too.” The two girls smiled at each other, which was their nice smile.
