辽宁省朝阳地区2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 无听力原文）

辽宁省朝阳地区2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试
英语试卷
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 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 are the speakers probably
A．At home. B．At school. C．At a bus stop.
2．What will the speakers do next
A．Leave the restaurant. B．Ask for the menu. C．Order food.
3．Why does the man make the phone call
A．To cancel a visit. B．To make an appointment. C．To give some information.
4．What did the speakers do last week
A．They stayed at a hotel. B．They moved their house. C．They made a special meal.
5．Who is the woman probably
A．A student. B．A teacher. C．A head teacher.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What does the girl hope to do at first
A．Have a talk with the man.
B．Find an actress for the school play.
C．Receive an invitation from the man.
7．When is the school play
A．This Monday. B．Next week. C．Next month.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is Pauline visiting the children
A．To paint their school. B．To supply new clothes. C．To give them an art project.
9．What is John’s concern about children
A．They may get their clothes dirty. B．They may get hurt. C．They may perform badly.
10．What will happen in the school tomorrow evening
A．Work will be marked. B．Parents will visit. C．Children will draw pictures.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where did Philip go on his trip today
A．A farm. B．A castle. C．A factory.
12．What does Philip want to do
A．Travel abroad. B．Pay another visit. C．Read about history.
13．What does the woman suggest Philip do
A．Read a book. B．Watch a series. C．Buy a computer.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What does John think about the City Theatre
A．It’s small. B．It’s close. C．It’s crowded.
15．What is Liz’s purpose of making the phone call
A．To ask a favour. B．To give John some tickets. C．To share details of a show.
16．Where is Liz now
A．At a concert. B．At home. C．At work.
17．What is the probable relationship between John and Liz
A．Friends. B．Fellow workers. C．Husband and wife.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Doing exercise. B．Choosing a career. C．Learning languages.
19．How many years has the speaker devoted to teaching
A．2. B．3. C．5.
20．What does the speaker gain from teaching
A．Communication skills. B．Active imagination. C．Full health.
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
The Montague Bookmill
The Montague Bookmill in Montague is a used bookstore housed in an 1842 gristmill （磨坊）, set on the banks of the Sawmill River, a few miles north of Northampton and Amherst, Massachusetts. There is great food and drink all day and deep into the night at the astonishing Lady Killigrew Cafe and the beautiful new Watershed Restaurant. We have concerts and performances in spring, summer and fall. The bookstore is a lovely place where you can lose yourself for hours. We’ve been lost here for years.
Our Books
Our collection leans toward the academic, but we have thousands of books, on just about everything from Austen to Zola. Our books are generally half-price, including recent publishers’ overstocks. Don’t look for our catalogues online; we’re not that bookstore. But if we can’t find the book you’re looking for, we’ll find you a better one you don’t know but you want
We Buy Books
We buy books strictly by appointment, and we make appointments only by phone so that we can discuss your books. We look for books that are in good condition, and we do not buy textbooks or former library books. Books should have no underlining, highlighting or marginal notes.
Events Information
There are events held in our store every year except in 2022 and 2023. Please pay attention to the following information.
●Doors open at 7:30 pm, unless posted.
●All shows are $10 cash and credit cards are not accepted.
●Be sure to arrive early for couches, armchairs and browsing the books!
●Watch this page for additions, updates and more information.
21．What do you know about The Montague Bookmill
A．It houses a bank and 1842 gristmills in total. B．It allows you to look for catalogues online.
C．It provides food and drink for customers. D．It only charges half prices for academic books.
22．Which of the following best suits The Montague Bookmill
A．A new textbook with no notes. B．A new best-selling novel at a book fair.
C．A used book with underlining notes. D．A book from the National Library of China.
23．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A travel brochure. B．A tourist map. C．A website. D．A health magazine.
B
While looking for comfortable places to sleep in this winter, a 6-year-old black bear picked out a culvert （涵洞） near Wannaska, Minnesota. Unfortunately for the bear, this decision didn’t pan out well.
In late February, the snow around him started melting, causing the culvert to flood and then freeze again. The poor fellow was trapped in snow and ice for three days before some kind humans noticed and called authorities for help.
By the time experts arrived, people had already tried digging the bear out and giving him a variety of unhealthy (for bears) treats. Luckily, the bear wasn’t interested in the food as he was still in a mode in which he slept through the winter months.
A wildlife research biologist Andrew Tri arrived on the scene to assess the situation. “He tried to push himself out and kind of got trapped on some frozen water that had frozen and thawed （融化）, frozen and thawed and he got stuck in place and tired,” the biologist explained.
The team first injected the bear with an anesthetic. Once he was asleep, it took five strong men to pull the bear, estimated to weigh between 375 and 400 pounds, out of the culvert. Andrew gave him a full check-up and determined he was in great physical shape, even though he was still a bit sleepy! After that, they put him in a cage and transported him to a wildlife reserve to finish out the winter.
In an online post, Andrew shared the story along with photos of the bear rescue. He summed up with a reminder to the public to never “bother” a bear, either in the wild or near its home. “If you’re ever concerned about a bear’s safety, by all means give us a call,” he advised. “But don’t try to move it or feed it! Doing so can result in a bad situation either for you or for the bear.”
24．What can we learn about the bear from the first two paragraphs
A．He was found by his companions. B．He searched for food in the culvert.
C．He had trouble getting out of the culvert alone. D．He was tired of staying in the culvert.
25．Why was bear uninterested in the food people gave him
A．He was not hungry. B．He didn’t like the food.
C．The food was not healthy. D．He didn’t fully wake up.
26．What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A．Reasons why people rescued the bear. B．Promises Andrew made to rescue the bear.
C．Actions taken by people to rescue the bear. D．Dangers people might face in rescuing the bear.
27．What did Andrew mainly do in the last paragraph
A．He gave people some suggestions. B．He asked people to check bears’ safety.
C．He called on people to protect animals. D．He told people bears are dangerous animals.
C
Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the remains of a lost Maya city hidden deep within the jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula.
The site, located in the Balamkú ecological reserve in the Mexican state of Campeche, contains numerous large pyramids that were built during the Classic Period of the Maya civilisation. The archaeologists named the location Ocomtún, meaning “stone column （石柱）” in Yucatec Maya language, in a nod to the many stone columns spreading around on the over 123-acre site.
The team found the city while mapping the Maya lowlands with billions of lasers shot from an aircraft flying overhead. This technique, known as light detection and ranging, is a noninvasive （非创伤的） way for researchers to understand the geography of human-made structures hidden beneath leaves. In this case, the technique revealed a Maya city with several pyramidal structures, with the tallest towering nearly 50 feet.
“The site serves as an important center at the regional level,” lead archaeologist Ivan prajc said in the statement, “and it is a breakthrough in Maya archeology.”
The Maya had numerous city sites spread across southern Mexico and Central America; the civilization reached its peak during the first millennium AD until it “collapsed” between 800 and 1000. In addition to finding the pyramids and columns, while on foot, the archaeologists discovered ceramics （陶瓷）, three squares, a court used to play ball games and a complex comprising low and thin structures arranged almost in circles.
However, the archaeologists are still investigating how the Maya used some of the structures. “It is possible that they are markets or spaces designed for community events,” prajc said. “The most common ceramic types that we collected on the surface and in some test pits are from the Late Classic. However, the analysis of samples of this material will offer us more reliable data on the sequences of occupation.”
28．What can we learn from paragraph 2
A．There are many stone structures dotted on the site.
B．The pyramids built by Egyptians used to be huge.
C．The stone columns cover an area of nearly 124 acres.
D．The site discovered used to be an ecological reserve.
29．What did prajc think of the site
A．Frightening and puzzling. B．Incredible and romantic.
C．Complex and fictional. D．Invaluable and significant.
30．What can we infer from paragraph 5
A．The Maya city was once a booming city.
B．Some tall and thin structures lay on the squares.
C．The ancient Mayas lived on ceramic manufacturing.
D．The pyramids and columns were found quite by accident.
31．Which would be the best title for the text
A．The long-lost ancient civilization B．Lost Maya city discovered in jungles
C．Archaeologists’ new discoveries in Mexico D．Human-made structures hidden beneath leaves
D
Also known as Adlerian psychology, individual psychology offers a refreshing perspective and insights into interpersonal relationships, fear and trauma （精神创伤）. It is a theory of human behavior that focuses on the basic need of belonging and the importance of engaging in constructive actions. The Courage to Be Disliked, using the theories of Alfred Adler, follows a dialogue between a philosopher or a teacher and a young man. The philosopher helps his student to understand how each of us is able to determine the direction of our own life, free from the past trauma and the expectations of others.
Alfred Adler believes that our past trauma don’t define our future. Instead, we choose how trauma affect our present or future lives. We do not suffer from the shock of our experiences—the so-called trauma—but instead, and we make whatever suits our purposes out of them. We are not determined by our experiences, but the meaning we give them is self-determining.
In other words, he claims that one doesn’t suffer from the shock of their experiences (the trauma), but that we feel that way because that was our goal in the first place. Adler conveys an example of a person that doesn’t want to step out of his house due to anxiety and fear filling him up every time he steps outside. The philosopher asserts that the person creates fear and anxiety so that he stays inside.
Why Because possibly he’ll have to face the uncertainty of being out there, facing the mass. Possibly, the man believes that he’s so average that nobody will like him. So, it’s better to stay home and not risk feeling unwanted emotions.
In the Adlerian worldview, the past doesn’t matter. You don’t think about past causes; you think about present goals. You choose an emotion or behavior to achieve a present goal.
32．Why does the author mention The Courage to Be Disliked
A．To propose a solution. B．To offer a definition.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To present the background.
33．What is Adler’s perspective on fear and trauma
A．They can be overcome by personal choices. B．They should be avoided at all costs in life.
C．They will always define a person’s future. D．They have no impact on a person’s mental well-being.
34．What does the underlined word “asserts” mean in paragraph 3
A．Recommends. B．States. C．Promises. D．Denies.
35．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To introduce Adler in detail. B．To analyze the causes of fear and trauma.
C．To explore the effects of past experiences. D．To call on people to focus on the present and future.
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。
Scientists have discovered many ways of using technology to help athletes improve various aspects of their performance. Each of these has something different to offer athletes, such as performance data, health or lifestyle information, increasing speed or strength and many more useful purposes. 36
Video analysis is now used in a wide range of sports. The analysis allows individuals, teams and coaches to assess strengths, weaknesses, mistakes and areas that require further training. 37 It can be achieved through better training programs and by implementing （实施） new strategies.
38 Coaches are constantly tracking and monitoring the performance of athletes to see whether they are improving. New technology is allowing coaches to measure performance more accurately. This allows coaches to see even smaller gains in the performance of an athlete.
It has long been known that sleep is important for athletes. Their bodies need to sleep to get enough rest and to allow their bodies to rebuild cells. 39 For these reasons, there is now technology that tracks an athlete’s sleep. Not only does it track how much sleep the athletes are getting, but it also monitors when they sleep, their sleeping patterns and the quality of their sleep.
40 Using it allows athletes to practice moves such as throwing in a virtual space with a reduced risk of injury. This gives them a safe way to improve various elements of their performance.
A．These information is then used to improve performance.
B．Sleep is also important for focus and optimal performance.
C．They can understand what a person needs to do to succeed.
D．Knowing whether an athlete is improving comes down to data.
E．Virtual reality is becoming useful for improving athletic performance.
F．Education plays a role in athletes’ performance as their natural abilities.
G．Here are some advances in technology that can help athletic performance.
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。
The most affectionate memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was still little, my entire family would 41 on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the 42 were discussing something beyond our comprehension, we kids would play hide-and-seek.
The round table is a 43 of a reunion of our families and an 44 to our families. But as a matter of fact, in China, almost everything can be solved over a 45 table. The marriage bells between a loving couple and the 46 between business partners can all happen on the same round table. 47 , I start to wonder what this round table is to us, and its true significance starts to 48 in front of me.
The food on the table may 49 with time. The reasons why we come together may be 50 , but the sensation behind it remains the same. And that is our tolerance of different people or willingness to 51 different cultures.
In less than two months before the Spring Festival, a(n) 52 epic migration would take place in China. The power that 53 us to do so has been sustaining Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and even the history of our nation has been the stories of 54 or running to the round table to which we 55 . The round table is and will always be a symbol of the Chinese sensation.
41．A．imagine B．reunite C．repeat D．flee
42．A．strangers B．teachers C．adults D．teenagers
43．A．symbol B．schedule C．decoration D．ceremony
44．A．argument B．occupation C．operation D．attachment
45．A．round B．new C．long D．square
46．A．dreams B．negotiations C．secrets D．experiments
47．A．Obviously B．Moreover C．Consequently D．Instead
48．A．explore B．expand C．compete D．unfold
49．A keep B．change C．sell D．display
50．A．various B．public C．typical D．temporary
51．A．accept B．predict C．forbid D．switch
52．A．modern B．innovative C．unnecessary D．annual
53．A forces B．assists C．reminds D．drives
54．A．caring about B．looking for C．figuring out D．putting up
55．A．adapt B．apply C．belong D．turn
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。
Beijing is set to host its annual Beijing Marathon. This event 56 (become) one of the most popular marathons in the world in the past years, attracting thousands of participants from all over the world.
The Beijing Marathon takes place in the autumn, when the city 57 (decorate) with colorful leaves. As the starting gun fires, professional 58 (athlete) alongside amateur runners fill the streets, creating a spirited and 59 (energy) atmosphere. The marathon offers different categories, such as the full marathon and the half marathon, catering to runners of all abilities.
60 race route takes participants through the heart of Beijing, allowing them to witness the 61 (city) historical landmarks and modern marvels. Runners pass by famous sites like Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. These landmarks provide a glimpse into the rich history and culture of China.
Along the course, thousands of people line the streets, cheering and encouraging the runners, 62 (create) an incredible sense of friendship. Volunteers hand out water, drinks, and even small snacks 63 (keep) the runners fueled.
The Beijing Marathon is not only a race, but it also is an experience 64 brings people together, promotes fitness and showcases the beauty of Beijing. Whether you’re a seasoned runner 65 a first-timer, this event offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of China’s capital city. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an exciting adventure.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是学生会主席李华，你校计划在本月成立英语学习中心（English Learning Center）。请你写一篇倡议书，号召同学们积极加入，内容包括：
1．成立该中心的目的；
2．该中心的活动内容。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students, The Students’ Union
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。
Thomas and John have a lot in common. They are both talented high school seniors. They both love basketball. They are both captains of their respective high school basketball teams. But on one Saturday night in February, they were forever linked in the minds of all who were present for a mutual act of courage, sportsmanship （体育精神） and respect.
The remarkable moment came during a game between Thomas’s small town Illinois team and John’s big city team in Wisconsin—a game that almost wasn’t played, Just days before the game, John’s mother lost her five-year battle with cancer. Her death was sudden and painful for all who knew her.
John’s coach wanted to cancel the game, but John insisted that the game should be played. So with heavy hearts, his teammates prepared to honor their captain’s wishes and play without him.
What they weren’t prepared for was John’s appearance in the gym mid-way through the first half. As soon as the coach saw John, he called a time out, and players and fans surrounded the young man to offer love and support.
The coach asked him if he wanted to sit on the bench with the team. “No,” John said. “I want to play.” Of course his team was excited to have him. But because John wasn’t on the pre-game roster （候选名单）, putting him in the game at that point would result in a technical foul （犯规） and two free throws for the opposing team.
However, John’s coach agreed with that. He could see that this was the teenager’s way of coping with his loss. He thought the points didn’t matter. The opposing team understood the situation and told the referees to let John play and forget the technical foul. The referees argued that a rule is a rule, and the free throws would have to be taken before the game could proceed. For possibly the first time in basketball history, referees had to force a team to accept and take the technical free throws.
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。
As team captain, Thomas volunteered to take the free throws. John and his teammates stood and applauded the gesture of sportsmanship.
高三英语考试卷参考答案
听力部分录音材料
Text 1
M: Hurry up with your breakfast. The school bus will be here soon. You don’t want to be late for your exam, right
W: It’s OK, Dad. There’s plenty of time. Besides, the driver knows it’s exam day, so he will make sure everybody is onboard. (1)
Text 2
M: We need to choose what we want to eat. I think the waiter is getting impatient.
W: It’s not my fault. There are so many things on the menu, but I think I’ve decided now. Call him over. (2)
Text 3
W: Hello, Valley Medical Centre.
M: Hi, would it be possible for me to see Doctor Granger, please (3)
W: I’m sorry, Doctor Granger has left. I can fit you in with Doctor Morris at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday if that’s OK.
M: Yes, that’s fine.
Text 4
M: I just had an email from the hotel. They are asking if we enjoyed ourselves there last week. (4) Plus, they are offering us a discount if we book to stay there again.
W: I’d like to do that. I loved the view from our room and the meals were excellent.
Text 5
W: Once I’ve finished marking these maths books and sent some grades to the head teacher, (5) I’ll make dinner.
M: When will that be I’m starving.
W: Not too long. How about you go up to your room and do your homework in the meantime
Text 6
W: Hello, would it be convenient to have a word with you, Mr. Jones (6)
M: Yes, come into my office. How can I help you, Sophie
W: Well, this may seem a bit embarrassing, but would it be possible for me to play the lead role in the school play next month (7)
M: I’m ahead of you, Sophie. I know your ambition is to become an actress and we decided on Monday to give you that role.
W: Thank you so much. I will try my best. I won’t let you down.
M: Good girl. I trust you.
Text 7
M: Hi Pauline, (8) what are you up to
W: Hi John, (9) I’ve brought some paints for the children to play with. I have a long roll of paper and we are going to paint a very long picture together. (8)
M: Oh dear, that sounds like it will be very messy indeed. I hope their parents don’t complain about their school uniforms being ruined. (9)
W: Don’t worry. I thought about that. I’ve asked each of them to bring one of their dad’s old shirts to wear over the top, to protect their clothes.
M: Good thinking. I look forward to seeing the results.
W: Everyone will see the painting. I plan to put it up on the wall of the school hall for the parents’ evening tomorrow. (10)
M: Great. I’m sure it will be very colourful.
W: I think it’s pretty certain that it will be.
Text 8
W: Ah, Philip, (11) (12) (13) you’re back. What did you think about your tour to the castle today (11)
M: It was great. I really enjoyed it. (11)
W: Was it just your class that went
M: No, it was all the third year. The fourth year went to a farm and the second year went to a factory, so I think we got the best deal.
W: You like history, don’t you
M: Definitely. Do you know the walls of the castle were ten feet thick in places
W: Amazing! That must be why it’s stood there for so long.
M: I’m going to read all about those times. Things were really different then. (12) They were wild.
W: They say the past is a foreign country.
M: What does that mean
W: It means we can’t understand what happened in the past by comparing it to today.
M: Maybe that’s right.
W: There was a great TV series about history a few years ago. It was called The Passage of Time. You should find it on your computer. (13)
M: I will.
Text 9
W: Hi John, (14) how are you
M: I’m great, Liz. (15) Nice to hear from you. What can I do for you
W: I suppose you’ve heard that Jonathan Charles is performing at the City Theatre this evening. (14)
M: Of course. My wife and I are going. He’s our favourite singer, but I’m surprised a big star like him is performing at such a small theatre. (14) Aren’t you going to see him
W: Well, that’s why I’m calling you. (15) I was supposed to be going with my friend Alice in her car, but she’s ill and she can’t go. I was wondering if you could give me a lift. (15)
M: Of course we can. We’ll call for you at your house, say 7 p.m.
W: Well, actually I was planning to go straight from work.
M: Oh, right. You work in the city centre, don’t you
W: Yes. Would you be able to pick me up here on your way in
M: Of course. No problem. I’ll see you there at 7 p.m.
W: That’s really nice of you, John. I owe you a favour.
M: Think nothing of it. My pleasure.
Text 10
What an incredible experience it is to be able to fluently speak a foreign language! When we learn a foreign language, we are always a little curious. And we feel proud to be finally able to talk with someone in their language. As well as learning the language, we can discover another culture and open our minds to a different way of thinking. Today, I can speak different languages fluently: English, Spanish and French. Since I learned them, I feel like it is even easier for me to learn other languages. I feel like my brain has been to the gym. Learning a foreign language is a daily process. I moved to Algeria five years ago, and I’ve been teaching English two years later. (19) I learned how to be more self-confident. I became more imaginative in teaching English to my students. (20) I also figured out how to find a good balance between being friendly and being respected at the same time. I learned how to be more playful with the kids, and how to push my students to think. It is great to be part of their learning process as a teacher.
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21~23 CBC 24~27 CDCA 28~31 ADAB 32~35 CABD 36~40 GADBE
41~45 BCADA 46~50 BCDBA 51~55 ADDBC
56．has become 57．is decorated 58．athletes 59．energetic 60．The
61．city’s 62．creating 63．to keep 64．that/which 65．or
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Dear fellow students,
Here is good news for us. Aimed to relieve our academic pressure and let us make faster progress in English learning, our school plans to set up the English Learning Center this month.
In this center, we will experience a series of English activities. First, the conversation practice, including debate competitions and play performances, will surely benefit our oral English. Besides, we can strengthen word memory in crossword puzzles. What’s more, our foreign teacher will give us some lectures on English writing skills, which can help us prepare for the composition contest.
If any of us are interested, don’t hesitate to join this center.
The Students’ Union
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As team captain, Thomas volunteered to take the free throws. One would have expected he was looking for an opportunity to keep his team close in the hard-fought game. Or one could even assume he wanted a chance to add a couple of points to his personal statistics. In either case, one would be wrong. Thomas thought he must do something special to comfort John. So he took the ball from the referees, looked at the basket and shot the ball calmly. Surprisingly, Thomas shot lightly on purpose, and he missed the chance to score.
John and his teammates stood and applauded the gesture of sportsmanship. So did all of the fans. Thomas said loudly, “I did it for the guy who lost his mom. It was the right thing to do.” When the two teams met after the game, nobody on either side was too concerned about wins or losses. “This is something our kids will hold for a lifetime,” Thomas’s coach said. “They may not remember the statistics 20 years from now, but they’ll remember what happened in the gym that night.”