福州市六校联考2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试
英 语 试 卷
（满分：150分，完卷时间：120分钟）
班级 姓名 准考证号 座号
听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5）
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to do
A. Walk by the water. B. Go shopping. C. Walk indoors.
2. Where is the man going
A. City Hall. B. The Children’s Museum. C. The train station.
3. What did the woman learn
A. She shouldn’t lie to her parents.
B. She worked badly.
C. Lying doesn’t usually work.
4. How does the woman feel about the man and his cat
A. Understanding. B. Extremely angry. C. A little unhappy.
5. Why did the man invite the woman
A. She loves to eat meat.
B. The restaurant has great vegetarian food.
C. She loves to try new things.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1. 5分，共22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。
6. According to the man, how often should shoes be replaced
A. Every 200 miles. B. Every 500 miles. C. Every 300 miles.
7. What is the woman most concerned about
A. Saving money. B. Buying fashionable shoes. C.Protecting her feet.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。
8. How does the woman feel about the news
A. Worried. B. Excited. C.Angry.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
10. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Take her more seriously.
B. Criticize her less.
C. Defend her more.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13小题。
11. What do we know about the man
A. He was too tired.
B. He drank all the water.
C. He thought he was at the top.
12. What was the weather like this morning in the city
A. It rained. B. It was a beautiful day. C. The air quality was bad.
13. Why does the woman say the old couple was lucky
A. The wall is closed in winter.
B. It isn’t very cold on the wall in summer.
C. They didn’t injure themselves.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17小题。
14. How did the woman learn about the job
A. From a sign in the window. B. From a website. C. From a newspaper ad.
15. Why does the woman want the job
A. She likes to shop for herself.
B. She can help people shop.
C. She wants a challenge.
16. How does the woman feel about the job
A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed.
17. When will the interview start
A. Next Wednesday. B. Next Thursday. C. This Thursday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20小题。
18. Why is Mr. Fidick upset
A. His son is very sick.
B. Thieves are targeting children.
C. The hospital is too expensive.
19. Where did the toys originally come from
A. The hospital. B. The children’s parents. C. The city of Glasgow.
20. What did the hospital spokesman advise parents to do
A. Limit visitors. B. Be careful. C. Add extra security.
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
Lynda La Plante is the writer of Prime Suspect and the best-selling author of more than 40 books. Her new novel Hidden Killers is out now. She is talking about three books that deeply affected her.
Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte
One night as a child, I walked quietly into the bathroom when I heard a voice calling, "Let me in; let me in!" along with a terrible knock on a window coming from my grandma’s room. Quite afraid, I cried, "Help me! Where’s the ghost " Grandma looked up and said, "Don’t be silly; I’m listening to a story on the radio called Wuthering Heights." I joined my grandma and realized then how you could take a story from a book and change it to a different medium(媒介).
The Water-Babies
By Charles Kingsley
This classic Victorian story caught my imagination as a child. It made me consider the unfairness of life — why is one child sleeping in comfort and another forced to climb through a chimney(烟囱) I especially loved all the questions Tom asks on his adventures, many of which are about social unfairness. All my life I’ve asked questions too.
The Faerie Queene
By Edmund Spenser
I used to have problems reading — I was told I had "word blindness". My mother gave me a copy of Spenser’s poem and said, "If you can learn some of this then you’ll be able to read anything." I rose to the challenge. I learned it off by heart and was so proud of myself for keeping something that difficult in mind. Then I learned that I could learn words just as well as anyone.
1. How did Lynda first know about the story of Wuthering Heights
A. By reading a book borrowed from her grandma.
B. By listening to her grandma’s story.
C. By reading a ghost story.
D. By listening to it on the radio.
2. Which book made Lynda form the habit of asking questions
A. Hidden Killers. B. The Water-Babies.
C. Wuthering Heights. D. The Faerie Queene.
3. What change did Lynda show after reading The Faerie Queene
A. She found pleasure in writing poems.
B. She began to believe in herself.
C. She fell in love with poems.
D. She became word-smart.
B
Some time ago, in my class I was about to fail a student for his answer to a physics question when the student claimed he deserved a better score. The examination question sounded “safe”， “Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer (气压表).” The student had answered, “Take the barometer to the top of the building, attach a long rope to it, lower the barometer to the street, and then bring it up, measuring the length of the rope. The length of the rope is the height of the building.”
I argued that a high grade should prove his competence in physics, but the answer did not confirm this. I suggested that the student have another try. Immediately, he worked out his answer: A second best way is to take the barometer to the top of the building. Drop the barometer, timing its fall with a stopwatch. Then, using the formula to calculate the height of the building.
I was shocked by his answer. His method gave me not only a broken barometer but a U turn in my teaching philosophy. I gave him full marks.
On his leaving my office, I recalled that he suggested there could be a better answer. So I asked him what it was. “Oh, yes，”said the student. “There are many ways. Probably the best，” he said, “is to take the barometer to the basement and ask the superintendent (大楼的管理人). You speak to him as follows, ‘Mr. Superintendent, here I have a fine barometer. If you tell me the height of this building, I will give it to you.’”
At this point, I asked the student if he really did not know the conventional（常规的） answer to this question. He admitted that he did, but said that he was fed up with high school instructors' trying to teach him how to think, and how to use the so called “scientific method”. He just wanted to solve the problem in a practical manner, not just answer the question in an expected way. Hearing this, I really had nothing to do but give the boy a firm handshake, feeling thankful that I hadn't failed him in the first place and even more thankful that neither had he.
24．Why did the author want to fail the student in the first place
A．The student challenged his authority.
B．The student's answer was not practical.
C．The student didn't show his academic ability.
D．The student had a poor performance in physics class.
25. According to the text, which answer is not mentioned in the passage
A B C D
26．Which of the following can best describe the author's new teaching philosophy
A．Without love, there is no education.
B．A man becomes learned by asking questions.
C．Teaching is to make two ideas grow where only one grew before.
D．You can lead your horse to the river, but you can't make it drink.
27．What made the student give up the conventional answer
A. Lack of physics related knowledge.
B．Ignorance of the teacher's expectation.
C．Intention to deeply impress his teacher.
D．Disapproval of existing teaching concepts.
C
Traveling between Earth and space in an elevator, moving Earth away from the sun with huge engines. If you have watched the sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth II, you must have been wowed by these surprising technologies. How far are these imaginative ideas from reality Let’s take a look.
It was released on Jan. 22, the first day of Chinese New Year. The preparation, shooting and post-production lasted more than 1,400 days.It involved 5,310 conceptual-design drawings, more than 950,000 prop and costume items, and over 4,000 visual-effects shots. Fortunately, it has scored big at the box office and aroused heated discussion on social media platforms, drawing attention to the technologies and stories behind the movie. It marks the entry of Chinese-style sci-fi movies to the world’s forefront.
The Wandering Earth II mainly tells the story of human beings building planetary(行星的) engines on the surfaces of Earth and the moon, in order to cope with the rapid expansion of the sun. This film explores the themes of sacrifice, survival,and the indomitable human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable （无法克服的）obstacles.What makes the series special is its heroic protagonists(主人公). Unlike the elites who save the world in most Western superhero films,The Wandering Earth II focuses on a group of ordinary people with different nationalities and backgrounds who make sacrifices to protect their home. They also illustrates the spirit of unity that flows through the blood of Chinese people and can be shared with the rest of the world.
Liu Cixin, China's famous sci-fi writer and Hugo Award winner, wrote on his Sina Weibo page: "The creators of The Wandering Earth II are very similar to their characters in the movie, taking great courage and innovative spirit as the engine to push the planet of sci-fi movies into the future.We know that there is still a long way to go for China's science fiction,but fortunately, there is a group of people who will never stop pushing forward."
28.What does the underline word“wowed”in paragraph 1 mean
amazed B. confused C.indicated D. attracted
29.Which of the following is true about The Wandering Earth II
The Wandering Earth II was released on Jan. 22, the fourth day of Chinese New Year.
The process of shooting The Wandering Earth II went smoothly.
The Wandering Earth II was regarded as a success in China’s sci-fi film market.
The Wandering Earth II is about the mission to explore new world and civilizations.
30.Which of the following can best describe the characters in the movie
A. creative and grateful B. selfless and innovative
C. considerate and polite D. honest and responsible
31. What can we infer from Liu Cixin’s words
A. The creator took great courage to act as a character in his movie.
B. China’s science fiction movie industry faces a big challenge.
C. People’s participation in making China’s sci-fi movie has boosted his confidence.
D. The figures in The Wandering Earth II are determined to push the planet forward.
D
Children may not be putting coins in piggy banks for much longer. With the move towards a cashless society, pocket money is moving digital.
To reflect this trend, many mobile budgeting(预算) apps for children have sprung up worldwide：GoHenry, Osper, and Gimi, to name but a few. These apps offer a simple money management service for children, often for a monthly fee paid by the parents. Parents can add money to children's accounts, set limits and monitor transactions(交易). Children can choose to save their money or spend it using a prepaid card.
These apps aim to teach young children financial concepts（概念）, such as budgeting, interest rates and income. For instance, the Swedish app Gimi—with 1.2 million users globally—has virtual savings jars where children can deposit money. Parents can pay children interest as they save. There is also a chores feature, where parents can pay children for completing household tasks. The account is attached to a prepaid card that is currently available in Sweden only, but is expected to be launched elsewhere in Europe in 2020.
Haglund, CEO of Gimi, believes the app can teach children responsible spending habits. "You don't become better at money management just because you have a degree in economics. It's more about the attitude and the relationship you have with parents' money when you're 6 to 12 years old," he says.
But Catherine Winter, managing director of financial capability at The London Institute of Banking and Finance, warns that while digital tools can help there needs to be a more structured approach to financial education. The area should "have regular, dedicated, classroom time and ideally should be taught as a standalone subject," she said. “Children would then have the right context and foundation to get the most out of both the apps and their money.”
32.What does the underlined part "this trend" in paragraph 2 refer to
A．Pocket money moving digital
Putting coins in piggy banks
C．Mobile budging apps springing up.
D．Money management service being offered
33.What do we know about the Swedish app Gimi
A．It pays children interest as they save.
B．It can teach children concepts related to money
C．It has 1. 2 million users all over Sweden.
D．It is attached to a credit card available in Sweden only.
34.What can we learn from Winter's words
A．Digital tools can help a lot with spending habits
B．A regular classroom-based financial education is needed.
C．Money management requires financial capability.
D．Children can get the most out of their money with the apps
35.What's the passage mainly about
A．The importance of financial education.
B．The trend towards a cashless society.
C．The rise of the digital piggy bank.
D．The popularity of money management apps
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。
Making Short Videos
“A picture is worth a thousand words or so”, they say. Well, motion (运动) pictures can contain even more memories. 36. Here are some apps you can use to make your own short videos.
Qupeiyin.cn
Reciting lines from movies is an effective and classic way to learn English. So what if you could dub(配音) recordings accompanied by movie clips(剪辑) and then share them with friends 37. You name it. By contributing your voice, you can either mimic(模仿) the original soundtrack or create something completely new of your own.
Shorts
38. With the help of the Shorts app, you can make pictures in your album into a slide show. Choose from any of the off-the-shelf themes---“ holiday”, “travel”, “friendship” and “ party” for example—each matched with its own theme music and slide background. But if you’ re not satisfied with the combinations, feel free to do a little change by adding text to the pictures or replacing the music with something in your own playlist.
Viva Video
Video making and editing once seemed awfully hard. 39. But this app will ease you into the field with straight-forward functions and clear direction to help you “create your own video story”. Apart from filter, stickers and text, the coolest part of this app is that you can write the narratives yourself and add your own voice to the video. 40. Viva Video requires a relatively powerful phone to run smoothly.
A. But here is a little reminder.
B. That’s why short videos are becoming popular.
C. These apps have a variety of identifications (识别).
D. This app has movies, cartoons, lectures, TV series.
E. Videos and pictures aren’t only for separate purposes.
F. Video making and editing is what Apple fans want to try.
G. Newbies (网络新手) and amateurs didn’t dare to even give it a try.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Five years ago, I was in charge of an interview group for my company. We were 41. with figuring out how to hire people with disabilities and help them succeed inside the organization.
Many applied for the position. I 42. one of them with autism （自闭症）. He was suitable but our group felt that the disability would 43. him from learning the skills and being successful in the role. I talked my workmates into giving him a role. 44. , it meant a lot to the man, for he could take the chance to change his life. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some 45. so we could only hire him as a temporary （暂时的） designer. I gave him a lot of 46. and I became one of his guides. In the workplace， the man slowly and surely 47. . There were many difficulties along the way 48. he came to be accepted and even won many friends. I continued to guide him 49. and helped him to overcome a number of 50. .
Fast forward five years, he called and told me he got a formal 51. yesterday from his manager as a 52. worker with a job title.
I 53. him and told him that he was to be more successful. He went on to say “Sir
54. your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him, “Your success is the reward of your hard work and determination. You 55. a lot of people with similar disabilities. You inspire them to work hard and move forward, in their workplace or in their life.”
41. A. satisfied B. tasked C. provided D. replaced
42. A. whispered B. interviewed C. gathered D. helped
43. A. prevent B. excuse C. shelter D. save
44. A. After all B. In total C. By comparison D. As a result
45. A. notes B. steps C. risks D. measures
46. A. stress B. advice C. lessons D. papers
47. A. suffered B. worsened C. recovered D. adapted
48. A.so B. and C. or D. but
49. A. closely B. easily C. doubtfully D. eventually
50. A. experiments B. positions C. challenges D. impacts
51. A. arrangement B. request C. offer D. apology
52. A. regular B. serious C. responsible D. unique
53. A. comforted B. supported C. congratulated D. recognized
54. A. without B. under C. beyond D. through
55. A. attract B. admire C. improve D. encourage
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。
High school students and those who help in their education in Cyprus have developed ___56.___ unusual robot.The robot uses ChatGPT artificial intelligence , or AI, technology. ChatGPT is a system __57.___(develop) by U.S. company Open AI and backed by the technology company Microsoft.The aim of the students is to use the technology 58. (improve) learning experiences in the classroom.
ChatGPT is an AI system that can have a 59. （discuss） and create written work. It can create material based on ___60.___ it has learned from a large database of digital books, online writings, and other media.The robot is named AInstein. It is the size of a small adult. The robot even has a screen for a face that appears to show human 61. (face) expressions.
Tutor Elpidoforos Anastasiou is the project's leader. He said that students can ask it questions, it can answer back, and the robot can even help teachers teach more 62. (effect).
Anastasiou showed how AI can be fitted to the classroom with AInstein ___63.___(show) how part of Albert Einstein's theory of time relativity can ___64.___(explain) by talking about a moving object called a pendulum(钟摆).
Their experience with AInstein shows that we should not fear AI, but rather approach it
65. care and responsible consideration."
课内知识 （共两节，满分15分）
（共7小题；每小题1分，满分7分）
根据语境，选择下框中的单词并运用适当形式替换句中划线部分的词或词块，使之意思一致。
He was finally released unharmed, but we are told both sides are currently holding hostages
Facebook’s response is important and indeed may both symbolize and reflect a cultural shift.
68.I woke up the next morning, thinking I would be criticized for certain.
69.James leaned over to say something in a low voice to Michael.
70.We have been lucky to have got good advice from some famous athletes on how to improve our skills and build up our body.
71.The students picked out from every class participated in the competition.
72. With enough and sustained international commitment, we continue to achieve sustainable progress for malaria as well.
第二节（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）
根据语境，选择下框中的单词或者短语的正确形式填空，框中有两个多余单词或短语。
They look actually, as if they are playing with a little bit of fear.
________ people on the basis of their appearance or wealth is unfair.
If you are_____________ to follow your dream, nothing can stand in the way.
We are planning to hold a party for our grandparents for their fiftieth anniversary of __________.
If you encourage students to express their creative ideas, they will learn to become ______________ thinkers.
The Challenger disaster that occurred on 28 January 1986 the deaths of five NASA astronauts and two specialists.
All the students are required to dress formally on this occasion, so the boys must wear their .
80.We received a number of __________ from customers about the lack of parking facilities.
第五部分 写作（满分25分）
“和羹之美，在于合异。”中国---是一个文化大熔炉，在这里有来自不同文化的人，让我们的社会变得生机勃勃，充满活力。假如你是高中生李华，请向你的笔友Paul推荐一个充满文化多样性的中国城市。要点如下：
城市的位置、气候、历史、食物等；（至少3点）
你对这个城市文化多样性的态度和感悟。
注意：
写作词数应为100左右；
在答题卡的相应位置作答。福州市六校联考2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试
英 语 试 卷 答 案
听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CBACB 6-10 BCABC 11-15 CCBAB 16-20 ACBAB
第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-25 DBBCB 26-30 CDACB 31-35 CABBC 36-40 BDEGA
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）
41—45 BBAAC 46—50 BDDAC 51—55 CACAD
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
an 57.developed 58.to improve 59.discussion 60.what
61.facial 62.effectively 63.showing 64.be explained 65.with
课内知识 （共两节节，满分15分）
（共7小题；每小题1分，满分7分）
eventually 67. represent 68. definitely 69.whisper 70.fortunate 71. selected 72.sufficient
第二节（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）
73.scared 74.Judging 75.determined 76.marriage
77. independent 78.resulted in 79.suits plaints
第五部分 写作（满分25分）
Dear Paul,
I feel so pleased to introduce a wonderful place to you in China. Located in the southwest of China，Chongqing is an attractive destination for many tourists.It’s widely acknowledged that Chongqing is well known as “Mountain City” .As the name suggests, it is surrounded by mountains where there are many overpasses and tunnels. With abundant and unique cultures, ranging from its brilliant custom to delicious food, Chongqing attracts many visitors each year.
Chongqing is really the birthplace of the real hot pot. In the eyes of people in Chongqing,hotpot noted for its peppery and hot taste which is a local specialty. It’s an extremely delightful experience to eat hotpot in the cold winter. If you have chance to explore the splendid scenery, you can’t miss Hongya Cave! The breathtaking sight will leave a deep impression on you.
While visiting, I’m not only absorbed in the visual feast, but also gained a deeper insight into this city thus broadening my horizons. Chongqing will make you completely involved in its diverse culture and profound history!
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文：
1.【原文】M: It’s a lovely day. Let’s go for a walk by the water.
W: You know, it’s clear out today, but it’s also pretty cold. Let’s walk around the shopping mall instead.
2. 【原文】M: Do you know if the train that comes through this station will take me to the Children’s Museum
W: It won’t. To get there, you need to transfer at the next stop. You will take the L train and get off at City Hall. Walk three blocks east, and you’ll be there.
3.【原文】M: Have you ever lied to your parents, Jenny
W: Yes, once. Even though it worked, I felt so bad afterwards that I never did it again.
4. 【原文】W: I think it’s strange that you let your cat sleep in bed with you. Doesn’t she make the bed dirty
M: Well, she has been living here longer than you have, so she will always come first.
5. 【原文】M: Do you want to grab a burger with me
W: No, I don’t eat meat. I’m a vegetarian.
M: You should come with me, anyway. The restaurant I’m headed to sells amazing vegetarian food.
6-7
【原文】W: I’m going to the mall to buy some new running shoes.
M: Didn’t you just buy a pair
W: Yes, but I need to replace them every 200 miles, and I’ve been running a lot.
M: Are you sure I’ve heard you only need to replace them every 500 miles.
W: Well, I’ve run at least 300 miles on this pair of shoes, and I’m ready for new ones.
M: OK, but try not to buy such an expensive pair this time.
W: I’ll try, hut I have to make sure that I get shoes that support my feet. Otherwise, I might get injured.
M: Maybe I should come with you to make sure you pick out a good pair.
W: Oh, I will. You don’t need to worry.
8-10
【原文】M: It’s time to get the guest room ready.
W: Why do you say that
M: Well, my mom is coming to visit, and I want her to be comfortable.
W: But I thought she was staying in a local hotel.
M: She wanted to, but I offered to let her stay here. Hotels can be very expensive.
W: I wish you had asked me first.
M: You do
W: Well...yes. You know she’s coming to visit for a pretty long time.
M: It’s only for a month. That’s not that long.
W: It is to me. I guess I’ll find a way to deal with it... But it will be nice if you can defend me sometimes when she criticizes me.
M: Oh. Don’t worry, honey. You’re just too sensitive. You shouldn’t take the things people say
so seriously. She likes you.
11.-13.
【原文】W: We made it. My legs are going to fall off. I’m so tired. Pass me the water, please.
M: Yes! We got to the top of the Great Wall! Not many people make it this far. And I don’t feel very tired actually.
W: Danny, this is just one part of the Great Wall. Even though it might be the highest spot around, this is not the “top”.
M: Wait, so if this isn’t the tallest spot, then why did we hike up these dangerous stairs
W: Oh, come on. We did it for the exercise. Also, the air up here is cleaner than it is in the city. M: Yes, that’s true. Look, the sky is so blue here.
W: When we started off from the city this morning, the sky was still yellow and my lungs were killing me. But now I feel so comfortable with the fresh air.
M: So, what are we going to do now
W: We go back down! It’s getting dark. I heard about an old couple who came to the wall and didn’t get back by dark. They spent the night on the wall. Luckily for them, it was summer.
14-17
【原文】M: Good afternoon. Can I help you
W: I’m here to ask about the job you have posted in the window.
M: Yes. We are hiring personal shoppers. Do you have any experience
W: Well... I have a lot of experience helping people shop. I like to help people and I’m very good at finding things that they might like.
M: Who have you helped
W: Let me see... I’ve helped my mother, my aunt, and many of my friends.
M: I see. Well, you should know that it is difficult to satisfy our customers. They are busy people who want nice clothes, but they don’t have time to do a lot of shopping themselves.
W: That sounds perfect for me. I don’t mind spending my days in stores. I choose things very carefully.
M: You should know that our customers have high expectations. You may find working with them quite challenging.
W: I’m prepared for that.
M: OK. Well, I’ll take your application. We posted the job online as well, so we will probably get a lot of applications. But I will let the boss know that I spoke with you and that you seem to really want the job.
W: Thanks. I appreciate that. When will you be doing interviews
M: Well, today is Wednesday... So, I think we’ll start them from tomorrow. If you are chosen for an interview, we’ll call you within a few days.
18-20
【原文】Twelve children’s hospitals in Glasgow, Scotland have started chaining children’s toys to prevent thieves from stealing them. The hospital is using bicycle locks to keep its toys and other valuables from being stolen. Glen Fidick, father of a patient, said he was annoyed that anyone would steal toys from a hospital. He told reporters, “These toys were given to sick children. They’re provided by the hospital, and people are stealing them. I was shocked to see that a children’s toy had a bike lock on it! I was talking to the nurses about how upsetting the whole situation was. They are doing the best they can, but it’s still not good enough.” A hospital spokesman said, “Unfortunately, we do get toys and games taken from our hospitals. It is not a regular event, but we encourage staff to lock away the more popular and more expensive items.” He added, “As with any large building open to the public, we advise visitors and our own staff to be careful with the expensive items.” It is not only toys that are being stolen. The television in the waiting room has also gone missing. Mr. Fidick said, “Stealing toys while the hospital staff are looking after the children is a sad reflection on society. I cannot believe this is happening in our country.”
