葫芦岛市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语参考答案
听力
1—5 CCBAB 6—10 BCCAA 11—15 BCBCB 16—20 ABCBB
阅读理解
21—23 CBA 24—27 ACAB 28—31BDCD 32—35 DDCA 36—40 EDBGF
完形填空
41—45 DABCA 46—50 DBCAB 51—55 ABDCD
语法填空
56. located 57. covering 58. the 59. higher 60. seriously 61. and
62. have been made 63. where 64. improvement 65. its
应用文参考范文
In order to enhance the security awareness of our students, and teach them what to do when a fire or an emergency happens, our school organized a fire evacuation drill this morning.
At half past nine o’clock am, we heard the alarm. Instructed by some teachers in charge, we rushed to the appointed areas in order. Afterwards, we followed the messages on the air to head for the safe place. On arriving at the playground, we stood in line. Our headmaster made a summary, attaching great importance to safety.
Not only did the drill increase our knowledge of protecting ourselves in the face of emergencies, a fire in particular, but also provided a precious opportunity to deal with them.
读后续写
“I’m the editor-in-chief for a local art magazine,” Mr. Finn continued. “I love what you’ve done here. Such an unusual choice of medium, but what an excellent result! This is a very exciting form of artistic expression, young man. With your permission, I’d like to use a photo of your work for the cover of our next issue.” Jim nodded before he figured out how much he would be paid. But he was sure that he would earn some money and help his mom.
With the payment from the magazine, Jim could not hide his joy. Jim counted the bills Mr. Finn gave him several times on the way to the hospital. After he paid for Mom’s medical treatment, there was still some money left. Without hesitation, he rushed to the store to buy some painting tools and pigments. His heart almost burst with joy at the thought of being able to take care of his family through painting.
听力录音稿
Text 1
M: It's 7:30. We've got 2 hours left before the departure. We might be late.
W: Don't worry, honey. The cab has already arrived. It will only take us 30 minutes to get to the airport. Let's go
Text2
W:Jack is not here right now. He is playing basketball with his friends in the park. Can I take a message
M: Oh, yes. I'm calling to see if he can come to my party this Saturday.
W:Okay, I will tell him when he comes back.
Text3
W: Can you please turn into Hill Road there
M: But my GPS says this route is shorter, and it will only take 15 minutes.
W: I'm not in a hurry. I'd like to avoid the road construction near the subway station.
Text 4
M: Jessie, Red Tigers are going to play against Detroit Lions tomorrow evening. I've already booked two tickets. Would you like to go with me
W: Uh-uh ... You know I'm not a big fan of American football. Moreover, my essay is due the day after tomorrow. (4) Why don't you invite Harry to go with you
Text5（第5题为推断题）
W: Oh, the weather application on my phone says today is a smoggy day. We have to stay home and keep the windows closed. What a day!
M: It's time for us to protect the environment. Our life is greatly affected by the pollution.
W: In fact, I'm longing for a walk in the park. But now I have no choice but to exercise indoors.
Text6
M: I'm going to move into a new apartment this Saturday. And I decided to get some new household appliances on Sunday. (6)Do you have any recommendations
W: I went to an appliance store with my mom last week, which is not too far from my house. It has a wide range of brands. M: What did you buy then
W: We bought a refrigerator. It was a bit expensive. The old one was out of order. You know, I really can't live without one because I have to keep the food cold or frozen. (7)We also bought a washer-dryer to clean and dry our clothes.
M: I usually wash my clothes by hand, but having a washing machine can make life easier.
Text7
W: Are you spending the summer in Xiamen with your family as before
M: I'm afraid not. This summer, I'm going to travel through the cities in Western Europe, such as Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne, with a friend.
W:Who's that with you (9)
M: His name is Brian. I met him when I worked for a law firm last summer. And we were in the same department.(9)
W: How do you get around in Western Europe
M: Well, we are going to take the train from city to city. I'm most excited about going to the Netherlands, a first for me.
W: Sounds amazing. Is your family disappointed that you won't join them
M: A little bit. But they think it's a good idea for me to travel abroad while I'm still young. After I get my law degree, I'll start working. It may be hard to find opportunities to travel then.(10)
W: Good point. Well, I look forward to hearing about your trip when you return to Shanghai. (8)
Text8
W: Michael, what's taking you so long The library is closing in five minutes. We've got to go or we have to spend the night here.
M: Sorry, I've been seeking some advice, but I didn't find any solution to my problem.
W:So you're searching for advice on the Internet Is it related to study (11)
M:Er...It's something personal.
W: Believe it or not, I never trust the advice on the Internet if it's about my private matter. The answers there are too general. And some people are always drawing a perfect picture of their lives, making me start doubting my decisions even more.(12)
M: So who do you turn to Your parents
W: Sometimes yes. If the topic is sensitive, it must be someone who I trust completely.
My dad is always my first choice. I know he will never tell my secrets to anyone else, but my mom will.
M: How about your cousin I know you're very close.
W: I really trust her, but we're like-minded girls. Her suggestions will be no different from mine.
Text9（第16题为主旨大意题）
W: Hey, Harrison. I'm thinking of joining a boxing club this summer. Would you like to join me George and Elaine signed up for a boxing course one week ago.
M: Well, I'm more of a team player. So I'm more interested in football, basketball, and so forth. (14) Why boxing Don't you think it's a bit dangerous
W:Not at petitors always wear protective equipment. I watched a match yesterday. It was so exciting. And there was a large audience supporting their favorite athletes.
M: I know that it's very popular around the world. And those players make big money,no matter whether they win or not.
W: It's too early for me to think about the money yet, but I really want to try. I will practice over the summer. After that, I will decide whether to continue or stop. At least I can learn to protect myself. (15)
M: Good luck. How long do you think you need to practice before your first match
W: About a month.
M:Okay. Don't forget to invite me to it.
Text 10
Hello, everyone! I'm Linda, your new community president. Please prepare your pens and notebooks so that you can pass the information on to your neighbors. Now let’s begin.
Some gardening and the repair work will be done in our community. The grass will be cut; the trees will be shaped; the road surface at the north entrance will be changed. The work will last for 4 days, from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.daily. (18)Here are some instructions on what you should do and should not do. For the first two days, to avoid the damage from grass mowing, don't park your cars near the green space. On the third day, stay away from the trees. That's because the workers will cut the dry branches and use some chemicals to get rid of insects. (19) On the fourth day, the road at the north gate will be repaired, so those who drive, please use the south gate for entering and leaving the community. The cost of the work will be divided among all of you according to the size of the flat.
Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Johansen, our community head secretary.葫芦岛市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语
考生注意：
1．试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．本考试分设试卷和答题纸。试卷包括Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷两部分。
3．答题前，务必在答题纸上按要求填写信息，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。作答必须涂或写在答题纸上，在试卷上作答一律不得分。Ⅰ卷部分的作答必须涂在答题纸上相应的区域，Ⅱ卷部分的作答必须写在答题纸上与试卷题号对应的位置。
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。
例：How much is the shirt？
A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.
答案是C。
What is the relationship between the speakers
Boss and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
2. Why does the man speaker make the call
A.To offer a hand. B. To discuss a plan. C. To give an invitation.
3. What does the man do
A. A police officer. B. A taxi driver. C. A construction worker.
4. What will the woman probably do tomorrow evening
A. Write an essay. B. Meet Harry. C. Watch a game.
5. How does the woman sound
A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Encouraged.
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。
What did the man plan to do on Sunday
Move house. B. Go shopping. C. Wash clothes.
How does the woman feel about a refrigerator
It’s a luxury. B. It’s a bargain. C. It’s a necessity.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
Where are the speakers now probably
In Xiamen. B. In Brussels. C. In Shanghai.
How did the man get to know Brian
A. They worked together.
B. They traveled together.
C. They visited the same department.
10. What do we know about the man
A. He is studying for a law degree.
B. He has been to the Netherlands.
C. He finds an opportunity to work abroad.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is Michael doing in the library
A. Searching for books.
B. Surfing the Internet.
C. Consulting the teacher.
12. What does the girl think of the suggestions on the Internet
A. They’re helpful. B. They’re detailed. C. They’re unreliable.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Parental controls. B. Seeking advice. C. Internet safety.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
Why does the man speaker refuse to take up boxing
He is too busy.
He is afraid of practising.
C. He is fond of team sports.
15. What does the woman want to get by joining the club
A. A sum of money.
B. The ability to defend herself.
C. Support from her favorite athlete.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A sport. B. A club. C. A player.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
Who are the listeners
Students. B. Residents. C. Workers.
How many hours will the work last each day
Four. B. Five. C. Seven.
19. What are the workers expected to do on the third day
A. Clean the parking lot.
B. Cut the tree branches.
C. Repair the road surface.
20. Why is the speaker making the speech
A. To make an advertisement.
B. To make notice in advance.
C. To make an apology in public.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Central Museum Guide
Welcome to Central Museum, where you can discover two million years of human history through paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more. Here is the information you will need to plan your visit.
Booking tickets
You’re advised to book a time slot on our official website in advance to guarantee entry, as the museum can sometimes be crowded. Visits are available each day for those who don’t have advance bookings, but this does depend on capacity. Please speak to staff at the ticket office in Building A to check availability. Our busiest times are during school holidays, Christmas, and New Year. The quietest time of the year is between late October and early December.
Photography, filming, and drawing
Hand-held flash photography and video recording are allowed for private purposes only. Tripods (三脚架) and selfie sticks may not be used inside the museum buildings, since they may disturb other visitors and cause damage to the exhibits. We regret to inform you that drawing is temporarily not allowed to help facilitate visitor flow.
Food and drink
The Court Cafe is located on the first floor of the Great Court next to the Pacific Gallery, serving freshly made sandwiches, salads and cakes, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. It is an ideal place for grabbing a quick bite or having a break while you plan the next step of your visit.
Baggage storage
You can store your belongings in the locker room near the entrances of Building A and Building B. Please note that large items, including some bags and all suitcases, are not permitted on site.
21. When should you go to the museum for a quieter visit
A. On August 21st. B. On October 1st.
C. On November 10th. D. On December 25th.
22. Where can you buy some food in the museum
A. In Building A. B. At the Great Court.
C. At the Pacific Gallery. D. Near the entrance of Building B.
23. Which of the following is allowed in the museum
A. Arriving without advance bookings.
B. Storing a suitcase in the locker room.
C. Taking some photos with a selfie stick.
D. Drawing some pictures in the galleries.
B
From the back seat of a rental car, 2-year-old Hagen repeatedly asked his parents the same question: “Where’s Buzz ” Ashley Davis realized she had left her son’s favorite Buzz Lightyear action figure on the plane. She calmly explained to her son that Buzz was on a “special mission” and would return to him shortly. In fact, she was planning to buy a replacement toy at a nearby store. Little did Davis know that Buzz was, in fact, on a special mission and would soon be back.
Jason william Hamm, an operations agent at Southwest Airlines, discovered the toy in the plane. He noticed the name Hagen on the bottom of Buzz’s boot. “I was thinking about how this little boy is missing his little buddy,” Hamm said. Once he tracked down Hagen’s boarding record, he sent an email to the family, asking for the address.
While waiting for a response, Hamm got creative. He took photos of Buzz in front of an airplane, an engine and even a cockpit (驾驶员座舱). And he didn’t stop there, Hamm wrote a letter to Hagen, complete with a Buzz Lightyear logo.
“To Commander Hagen,” the letter reads. “I am very excited to return to you upon completing my mission. I was able to explore the airport and spaceport in Little Rock, Arkansas while I was away, and I have included photos of my adventure. My journey has taught me a lot but I am so thankful to return my buddy.”
Once hearing back from the Davis family, Hamm printed out the photos he took, bubble- wrapped Buzz, and put in the handwritten letter. Then he decorated the outside of the cardboard box with a drawing of Buzz Lightyear, stars and planets.
Upon opening the package, Davis was speechless. “You could see all the love he put into it,” she said. Hagen was extremely surprised. His excitement was caught on camera, and the couple sent a video of his reaction to Hamm. “Seeing the boy’s smile made it all worth it,” Hamm said.
24. What happened to Hagen’s toy
A. It was missing accidentally. B. It didn’t get aboard the plane.
C. It got replaced at a nearby store. D. It was assigned a special mission.
25. What did Hamm do when he found the toy
A. He made a phone call to its owner.
B. He turned to the airport staff for help.
C. He tracked the information about its owner.
D. He took photos of it and posted them online.
26. Why did Hamm write the letter
A. To surprise Hagen with an interesting story.
B. To convince Hagen that the toy is humanlike.
C. To share his adventurous experience with Hagen.
D. To show the toy’s strong attachment to its owner.
27. What does Davis think of Hamm’s deed
A. Creative. B. Caring. C. Heroic. D. Charitable.
C
The first traffic lights in the United States were installed (安装) because of an increase in traveller on the road in the 1920s. Worried about accidents, towns and cities installed traffic towers to help the flow of cars. Officers manned the towers, using whistles and red, green and yellow lights to indicate to drivers when they should stop and go.
Due to the absence of effective traffic signal systems on some streets, it caused risks at intersections. Then, William Potts created the first tricolour, four-directional traffic signal. The very first four-directional traffic light was installed at Woodward Avenue and Fort. But throughout the country, there were still a lot of systems for traffic lights and patterns in place. Since this could end up causing more problems for drivers, the Federal Highway Administration set uniform standards in 1935 for all road signs, pavement markings and traffic signals, requiring them to all use red, yellow and green light indicators.
Red is the colour with the longest wavelength; that means that as it travels through air molecules, it gets diffused (扩散) less than other colour, so it can be seen from a greater distance. Yellow has a shorter wavelength than red but a longer wavelength than green. This means that red is visible the furthest away, yellow in the middle and green the least distance away—a helpful advanced warning for needing to slow or stop. But this could be a coincidence. Red meaning stop originated with train warning lights, and it’s not clear whether that was chosen based on wavelength, contrast against green nature or natural association of red with things like blood. It could be a combination of all three!
Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow because it was too hard to see a red sign in a poorly lit area. Eventually, highly reflective materials were developed, and red stop signs were born. Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, school zones, some traffic signs and school buses continue to be painted the colour.
28. What’s the purpose of installing traffic lights in the 1920s
A. To increase the speed of cars.
B. To improve road safety and efficiency.
C. To reduce traffic jams in towns and cities.
D. To obey the standards of the government.
29. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. The absence of traffic signal systems.
B. The installation of the first traffic signal.
C. The first tricolour, four-directional traffic signal.
D. The existence of different traffic lights and patterns.
30. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The wavelength of the three colour.
B. The differences among the three colour.
C. The reasons for choosing red as the stop signal.
D. The relationship between red colour and its wavelength.
31. Which may be a disadvantage of red as a stop sign
A. It can’t be seen in the distance.
B. It is a kind of highly reflective colour.
C. It is not suitable to be used in school zones.
D. It can not be clearly seen in certain surroundings.
D
According to Dr. John Swaddle, a professor at the Institute for Integrative Conservation at William & Mary, hundreds of millions of birds die every year from window collisions (碰撞).
However, if you put decals (贴花纸) or colorful stickers outside of your windows, the birds are more likely to see the barrier and therefore avoid it.
Remember: never inside your window; always outside of your window.
“Double-glazed (双层的) windows reflect a lot of light, especially when you view them from a slight angle, as a fying bird would do,” Swaddle told Salon. He is the coresponding author of a recent study which tries to figure out how this basic reality of physics impacts on a bird’s experience as it flies near a standard window. For their experiment, researchers had birds perform repeated and controlled fight trials near windows with film (薄膜) products, BirdShades film and Haverkamp film, respectively.
“In our collision avoidance trials, BirdShades increased window avoidance by 47% and the Haverkamp increased avoidance by 39%. But neither product was effective when the films were applied to the internal surface of windows,” the authors concluded.
When breaking down the problem of avoiding window collisions from a bird’s point of view, Swaddle explained, “The light and reflected imagery from the external surface of the glass is sufficient to obscure a film or decal that is stuck to the inner surface from being seen clearly.”
If you want to protect birds from easily avoidable deaths without buying window film products, there are other solutions. Swaddle recommended “pleasing fritted glass that could be used in new construction and which is also bird-friendly”. Besides, he notes that screens can be helpful as well, not only by limiting reflectiveness but by providing birds with a cushion (垫) if they make impact. It is also possible to use everyday houschold objects to signal to birds that there are barriers—netting, bits of string, colorful stickers, and paint. These can all be used to this effect.
32. Which of the following can work to reduce bird window collisions
A. Choosing double-glazed windows.
B. Avoiding opening windows at night.
C. Covering the inner windows with decals.
D. Sticking decals to the outer side of windows.
33. What did the researchers want to find in the experiment
A. The bird-friendly film products and glass.
B. The efficient measures of collision avoidance.
C. The bird behaviors when hitting the bright window.
D. The link between light reflection and bird window collisions.
34. What does the underined word “obscure” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A. Protect. B. Use. C. Shade. D. Find.
35. What is mainly talked about in the last paragraph
A. Other ways to avoid bird collisions.
B. Bird-friendly objects to attract birds.
C. Solutions to reducing the window cost.
D. Environmentally friendly glass products.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
While gazing at (凝望) an airplane passing thousands of feet overhead, or when you are just about to board a flight at the airport, have you ever noticed that the vast majority of airplanes are white It seems a bit strange, but is there a real reason for it 36
The color white is a terrific reflector of sunlight, and reflects almost all the light that falls on it, unlike other colors, which absorb some of the light. 37 , it will absorb sunlight and heat up the body of the airplane, which is something you want to avoid. White, on the other hand, reflects that sunlight and avoids the gradual build-up of heat on the plane.
38 . In terms of money, painting an airplane is not like painting a fence. It requires a considerable investment. Painting a regular Airbus takes between two and seven days, depending on your budget. Plus, more paint on the fuselage (机身) means more overall weight, which will translate to higher operating cost.
You see, the end goal of an airline company is to minimize the cost as much as possible. Buying a colored airplane would mean that they would likely have to paint it white, for the various reasons mentioned above. 39 . Thus, colored airplanes have lower resale value.
Finally, if there’s no problem with the existing white color, then why bother fixing it at all 40 .
A. White doesn’t fade
B. Painting is expensive
C. When your airplane is in flight
D. If you paint your airplane in a color other than white
E. Commercial planes are generally white because of the following reasons
F. As shown above, the white color does have its benefits — both scientific and economical
G. So it makes perfect sense that the company would pay a lower price for colored airplanes
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Hurricane Ian hit Florida in October and brought with it flooding, winds, and a record high storm. Many residents like Karen Lauder 41 to leave their homes because they underestimated the intensity of the storm. Karen is 84 and relies on a wheelchair to 42 because of a missing leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to 43 , but in vain.
Johnny had to stay but he and his family lived in another district. They kept in limited touch with Karen. When Karen 44 that the water in her house had reached her waist, he knew he had to take 45 . Johnny jumped out of a window and began to 46 to his mother’s. As he made his 47 through the water, Johnny stopped occasionally to snap selfies（自拍）to show his 48 family that he was okay.
Johnny was racing against 49 . He only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s 50 . It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. Karen’s yell sounded like music to his ears! She was still alive! But Johnny saw Karen 51 like a leaf, so he found some clean sheets and wrapped her up on a table to get warm.
Everyone in Johny’s family is now 52 . They’ve all lost everything they 53 , including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. “I didn’t lose hope. So we’re still here. 54 is like a computer. There’re two buttons: There’s a reset and a power—and 55 it was just a reset button that got hit and not the power,” he said.
41. A. decided B. attmpted C. expected D. refused
42. A. get around B. get through C. stand up D. go on
43. A. agree B. leave C. apply D. participate
44. A. heard B. concluded C. reported D. evaluated
45. A. action B. effect C. place D. care
46. A. ride B. run C. drive D. swim
47. A. difference B. way C. presentation D. decision
48. A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. worried D. guilty
49. A. time B. weather C. pressure D. disease
50. A. waist B. head C. knees D. wrists
51. A. shaking B. whispering C. standing D. dancing
52. A. competent B. safe C. responsible D. efficient
53. A. remembered B. stored C. discovered D. owned
54. A. Disaster B. Difficulty C. Life D. Misfortune
55. A. eventually B. unexpectedly C. similarly D. fortunately
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Taklimkan Desert, 56 (locate) in the middle of Tarim Basin in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is China’s largest desert. It is also known as the world’s second largest shifting-sand desert 57 (cover) an area of over 337,000 square kilometers.
Sand dunes (沙丘) in 58 large desert are usually over 100 meters in height and some are even 59 (high). Because of the wind, the sand dunes are always moving forward, enveloping farms and villages, which 60 (serious) threatens the existence of oases (绿洲) 61 the survival of the local people. Over the past few decades, efforts 62 (make) to fight against desertification. Windbreaks and sand fixation forest belts have been built to improve the ecological environment. Local people have planted poplars and rose willows with the help
of experts. There are some places 63 people can even grow corn now. A cross-desert highway has also been constructed to link Luntai and Minfeng counties. Thanks to these efforts, the place has witnessed a(n) 64 (improve) in the living conditions of the local people. Now it’s home to many species of birds, and 65 (it) rainfall is increasing as well.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
为了增强学生的安全防范意识，今天上午你校组织了火灾紧急逃生疏散演练活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文广播站写一篇相关的新闻报道，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．活动流程；
3．活动感受。
注意：
1．写作词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：疏散演练: evacuation drill
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jim dreams of becoming a famous artist to help lift his family from poverty. However, an illness in the family forces Jim to give up everything he worked so hard for.
Jim used to draw skyline on the roof of the school building, with broken piece of pencil lead he’d found in a rubbish can. His drawing was close to perfect except for some color. His family lived from hand to mouth so Jim could only rely on himself. He had to help out on the local farm after school and saved some of the money for paints.
One day Mom fell seriously ill and was rushed to hospital at once. While the rest of his family were still at the hospital waiting, Jim ran back home to get the household emergency money. But his heart sank when he saw the pitiful money. It’d never be enough to pay for Mom’s medical treatment. He ran into his bedroom and reached for his savings.
“Goodbye, paints and brushes,” Jim said as he added his to the emergency money. One night on the way home, thinking of Mom in hospital he wanted to do something for her. He bent down beneath a streetlight and put his fingers in the dirt on the roadside. Before he knew it, he drew a portrait（肖像）of Mom.
He found red dust and mixed it with mud to add shadow, then picked up some grass and turned it into some kind of paint. He used this to add definition around Mom’s nose, eyes and hair.
When he was finished, Jim stood back up to study his work. The line work and shading were fine, but the colors…
“It’s still no good,” Jim shook his head. “I disagree.”
Jim turned around and found a stranger standing behind him. He gave Jim a friendly smile and introduced himself as Mr. Finn.
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“
I
am an editor for an art magazine.”
Mr.Finn continued.
With the payment from the magazine,
Jim could not hide his joy.
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