北师大版（2019）必修第一册Unit 1 Life Choices 单元检测卷 (B)（含解析）

北师大版必修一Unit1 Life Choices单元检测卷(B)
第一部分 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
Do you worry about entering senior high school Everything, from study to environment, has changed.Can you adapt yourself to it
You're not alone.Remember that everybody else in your year is in the same boat.You may not notice it, but they're just as nervous as you are.
Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem.Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.
The teachers will help. If you don't know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help.Teachers are probably the best people to turn to, because they have experience in helping new students.Pay attention to what your teachers say.
Everything changes.There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school.You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms.You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized.Make sure you know which rooms your classes are in and which days you have your different subjects on.
Other points：
If you've got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice.
Be yourself! It sounds simple, but things will become better if you just act naturally.
Having early nights makes a difference.You'll also find it easier to get up in the morning!
1.What does the author think of entering senior high school
A. It sounds simple. B. It is a difficult problem.
C. It's a good chance. D. It's worrying.
2.Which of the following does the author suggest you do
A. Ask your classmates for help.
B. Don't be shy.
C. Pay attention to others.
D. Just act naturally.
3.What is the main purpose of the passage
A. Tell students a story.
B. Tell students how to make full use of time.
C. Teach students how to organize themselves.
D. Help students that are going to senior high school.
B
After finishing my teaching for a school year, I thought that I should go back to Montreal，Quebec, my hometown for a visit. My main goal was to relax thinking about in advance the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.
Through my stay in Montreal, I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.
Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge. When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier (障碍)they had to face after they arrived in Canada, they all talked about the two official languages of Canada. But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching between English and French.
Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick. They miss their families and friends. Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants, they long for a home cooked meal.
I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country. When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations，they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies. However, they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn't regret taking the trip.
Not all the Chinese people I met were happy. I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet. However，to her disappointment，he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.
I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.
Exploring different parts of the world, without any doubt, is an enriching experience. However, one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country. One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.
4.Why did the writer go to her hometown
A. To meet her old friends.
B. To study a new language.
C. To go on with her teaching.
D. To prepare for her retirement life.
5. What is the main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada
A. food　　　B. homesickness C. language D. income
6. What can we learn about the writer’s idea
A. Overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada.
B. The trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study.
C. Overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada.
D. People should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad.
7.What is the best title for the passage
A. Improving Life Skills in Canada
B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada
C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada
D. Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination
C
Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children.Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.
Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.
Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.“Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,” she says.However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family — and that’s pretty powerful.
8.What did Jennifer do after high school
A. She helped her dad with his work.
B. She ran the family farm on her own.
C. She supported herself through college.
D. She taught her sisters and brothers at home.
9.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield
A. To take care of her kids easily.
B. To learn from the best nurses.
C. To save money for her parents.
D. To find a well-paid job there.
10.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal
A. Her health. B. Her time with family.
C. Her reputation. D. Her chance of pay rise.
11.What can we learn from Jennifer’s story
A. Time is money.
B. Love breaks down barriers.
C. Hard work pays off.
D. Education is the key to success.
D
Snowbirds are people who leave their homes when the temperature drops and head to warmer climates. They are mostly retirees (退休人员) and business owners who can afford to take the winter off. While the snow flies in the Northern states, they are enjoying golf, sailing and barbecues in mild temperatures in the South. Then, after winter passes, they return to their homes in the North.
Most snowbirds are away from Canada and the Northern states between the middle of October and the end of November. They pack up and head to Florida, Alabama, Texas, California, and all of the other Southern states. Some may even go as far as Australia or Italy to escape the cold winter weather. There are special communities for snowbirds in many areas. Snowbirds are also offered special discounts in some restaurants, hotels and area attractions. Several states even have special snowbird resorts (度假胜地). There are several online communities and local resources to help snowbirds get set in their seasonal homes.
Some snowbirds own homes both in the South and in the North. Both homes have everything they will need for their stay, minimizing the amount of packing necessary when moving from one to the other. Other snowbirds will rent apartments for their stay outside their home state.
RVs(房车), are a huge part of the snowbird lifestyle. RVs allow snowbirds to move from place to place on a whim (奇想), bringing everything they need with them. They spend nights in RV parks, large parking lots or anywhere else they choose to stay. RVs have beds, bathrooms, and most other modern conveniences at home. Although the space is small, there is more than enough room for a couple to live in.
12.Which of the following is most probably a snowbird
A. One who retires and has a lot of free time.
B. One who likes to play in snow in winter.
C. One who travels around the world the whole year.
D. One who head for the South to avoid the cold weather.
13.What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A. The Internet makes it easier for snowbirds to find seasonal homes.
B. Snowbirds are not welcome in many areas.
C. Snowbirds have to stay in special communities.
D. It's not convenient to live as a snowbird.
14. What benefit do RVs bring snowbirds
A. Avoiding the heavy traffic.
B. Carrying everything they have at home.
C. Having a comfortable life wherever they are.
D. Saving more money than renting an apartment.
15.What's the purpose of the passage
A. To introduce a kind of bird.
B. To introduce fun places for winter vacation.
C. To introduce a kind of lifestyle.
D. To introduce the advantages of travelling in a RV.
第二节（共5小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文内容,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。
In today's increasingly competitive society, people are loaded with a growing amount of stress. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave. 16 It's worth taking the time to learn different strategies for managing your stress.
●Identify the cause. If you are having problems with tense muscles，over-tiredness headaches, it is quite possibly stress-related. Is it your job, relationship or something else Problems can be divided into three categories: those with a practical solution, those that will get better with time and those outside your control. 17
●Move your body. Exercise won't cure your stress，but it can help to clean your head. Try something new: yoga may be calming, but there's nothing more thrilling than hitting a punchbag. Don't worsen the stress by drinking and smoking. 18 They will only make you feel physically and mentally worse.
19 If you are the kind of person who is open to advice complain to a friend about your stress. Friends can work as a support group, and hey may provide you with solutions. Sometimes, you can't see the easy way out of situation when you are standing right in the middle of it.
●Make a list. Having too much to do may cause you to rush around because, if you are moving faster, it feels as if you are getting more done. 20 Make a to-do list. Do the big, important things last, after you have achieved several of the small things. That way, you will approach the big things already feeling good.
A. Talk it through.
B. Be a good listener.
C. These aren't solutions.
D. It pays to try new things.
E. But this is a false impression.
F. It can also impact how your body functions.
G. Focus on the first kind and ignore the others.
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。
When my best friend, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out our teacher Mr. Edward was having some financial (经济的) 21 . We wanted to do something to help him, so we decided to 22 food, clothing and gifts to 23 his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.
When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was 24 . Together they 25 their house for things they could 26 . Her mother went to the kitchen, pulling out a big turkey and saying, "Thanksgiving Day won't be 27 without a turkey dinner." To this day, Jane 28 how moved she was by her mother's generosity(慷慨).
Before 29 gifts, we said some words of appreciation for the wonderful chance to 30 others. I will never forget the 31 look of our teacher and his wife when they 32 the door; their four children stood around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night. 33 , we all felt warm inside.
Last month 34 I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, "Your high school teacher Mr. Edward is wondering if you could 35 him a few minutes. He's sitting in your office right now!"
We hugged and began to speak of the last 42 years. He told me that what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the spirit of Thanksgiving Day.
21.A.information B.difficulties C.money D.food
22.A.gather B.produce C.buy D.change
23.A.find out B.make sure C.make clear D.point out
24.A.embarrassed B.disappointed C.moved D.calm
25.A.decorated B.sold C.searched D.cleaned
26.A.sell out B.use up C.throw away D.give away
27.A.ordinary B.complete C.usual D.important
28.A.regrets B.thinks C.remembers D.explains
29.A.sending B.receiving C.opening D.posting
30.A.challenge B.impress C.fool D.help
31.A.anxious B.surprised C.charming D.terrified
32.A.pushed B.knocked C.answered D.closed
33.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However
34.A.while B.after C.before D.since
35.A.spare B.bring C.save D.award
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。
Mr. Weeks is fifty years old. He's taught math in a middle school for twenty years. He works and always comes to his office on time. He hopes his students will be honest and he is
strict 36._________them. Some of his students have become famous persons, 37.________ they still remember him and often write to him. Of course the man is very 38._________(satisfy) them.
This term he began to teach Grade One. Some of the new students 39._________(tell) about
him, but the others didn't know about him. On the first day of school he told the students how to be 40._________ honest person. He gave them some examples and said,"I don't like anyone 41.________always tells a lie." Before class was over, he told all his students 42._______ (do) Exercise 8 in Lesson 1.
The next morning, as soon as he came into the classroom, he asked, "Who 43._______(finish)
Exercise 8 " A few students raised their hands. He shook his head and said," Open your
workbooks and see 44._________ there's Exercise 8 in Lesson 1."
The students had a look at their workbooks and their faces turned red 45._______(immediate).
第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你叫李华，前两天你收到英国笔友Henry的来信，他在信中介绍了他最喜欢的数学老师Mr.Green，并询问你最喜欢的老师。请根据以上提示，给他写封回信介绍你最喜欢的老师。信中要包含以下要点：
1.最喜欢的老师及他/她所教的科目；
2.你喜欢他或她的理由；
3.他或她帮助你的一次经历与感受。
注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Henry， I am glad to hear that you like your maths teacher, Mr.Green. Now I'd like to tell you about my favourite teacher. Best wishes! Yours， Li Hua
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。
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books, and I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday He must really be a nerd.”
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran right up to him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping (绊倒) him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.
Then he looked up, and I saw the terrible sadness in his eyes. So, I ran to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. As I handed him his glasses, I said, “Those guys are jerks. They really should get a life.” He looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!” There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. It turned out he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had been to a private school before now. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books.
He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. We stayed together all the weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
Kyle was the valedictorian (致告别辞的最优生) of our class and he had to prepare a speech for graduation. On graduation day, I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be great!” He looked at me with one of those looks, and smiled. “Thanks,” he said. He cleared his throat, and began.
注意：
1.续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He told the story of the first day we met. I heard the sigh go through the crowd.

北师大 必修一Unit1 Life Choices单元检测卷(B)答案
第一部分 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）
A
1.C【解析】细节理解题。由第三段“Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem.”可知，上高中是一个机会，不是问题。所以作者认为进入高中，是一个好的机会。
2.D 【解析】细节理解题。由倒数第二段“Be yourself! It sounds simple, but things will become better if you just act naturally.”可知，做你自己！听起来很简单，但如果你表现得自然一些，事情会变得更好。所以作者建议你表现得自然一点。
3.C【解析】推理判断题。通读全文尤其是第一段“Do you worry about entering senior high school Everything, from study to environment, has changed.Can you adapt yourself to it”可知，你担心进入高中吗？从学习到环境，一切都变了。你能适应吗。所以这篇文章针对高中新生可能会面对的一些问题，作者给出了一些建议。由此推断出作者写这篇文章的目的帮助将要上高中的学生。
B
4. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“My main goal was to relax thinking about in advance challenges of my retirement in the coming year.”可知本题应选D项。
5.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段的第二句可知，当我和他们中的一些人谈到他们到达加拿大后面临的主要障碍时，他们都谈到了加拿大的两种官方语言。可故本题应选C项。
6.D 【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句可知，在决定追求成功或过上更好生活的不确定的梦想之前，一个人应该花时间检查这种冒险的优点和缺点。故本题应选D项。
7.C【解析】主旨大意题。根据整篇文章的内容尤其是第二段可知本题应选C项。
C
8.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition...可知她高中毕业后半工半读完成大学,故选C。
9.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第三和第四句可知她为了方便照顾孩子选择了离家近的学校。故选A。
10.B【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的Jennifer sacrificed to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.可知她牺牲了很多和孩子在一起的时光以及错过了很多重要的事情。故选B。
11.C【解析】推理判断题。全文侧重讲Jennifer努力克服困难实现自己的梦想的故事,和C项“付出就会有回报”相符合。
D
12.D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的内容“Snowbirds are people who leave their homes when the temperature drops and head to warmer climates...Then, after winter passes, they return to their homes in the North.”可知，snowbird为了躲避冬天的严寒，在冬天气温下降时前往温暖的地方过冬，冬天过后他们又回到自己的家。由此可知D项符合题意。
13. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段的最后一句可知，有几个在线社区和当地的资源能帮助snowbird在所到的暖和的地方找到seasonal homes。由此可判断出：在网络的帮助下他们很容易找到seasonal homes。
14.C【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，房车是到温暖地带过冬的人们生活中的重要组成部分。房车可移动，可携带需要的东西。房车可停在房车公园、大型停车场或其他任何地方。房车中有床、浴室和其他现代的便利设施。虽然空间小，但足以让一对夫妇住。由此可判断出房车让到温暖地带过冬的人无论到哪里都可以舒服地生活。
15.C 【解析】主旨大意题。第一段是文章的主题段。第一段主要叙述了一群被称为“snowbirds”的人，为了躲避冬天的严寒，在冬天气温下降时前往温暖的地方过冬，冬天过后他们又回到自己的家的生活方式。分析选项可知Ｃ项符合题意。
第二节（共5小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）
16. F 【解析】需结合前后句，前文说的是压力会影响人的所感所思所为，后文说的值得花些时间去解决压力，可见选项得围绕压力谈，F意为压力还对身体功能产生影响，also表递进，符合语境。故选F。
17. G 【解析】需结合段落主题句Identify the cause以及前一句信息，可知本段主旨是寻找压力的原因，并且将原因分为三类：找不到方案、需要靠时间解决、自身控制之外的，因此第一种情况需要积极解决，后两者就不用感到压力。G符合语境。故选G。
18. C 【解析】需结合前后句+段落主题句Move your body，可知本段主要讲的是要做运动，并列举了瑜伽、拳击等，题干前文说不要抽烟喝酒，后文说这些东西的坏处，因此答案肯定还是在否定抽烟喝酒。故选C。
19. A 【解析】根据本篇文章的行文特点，本项选择句应为段落主题句，是对段落的概括，故结合后文，在建议压力大时找家人朋友倾诉，题干句就是对本段的概括。故选A。
20. E 【解析】结合前文，说的是有人认为事情繁多会让人忙乱，行动的越快似乎就能完成更多，后句说的是祈使句，提出解决的方法：要罗列任务清单，把最难做的大事情最后做，可见前文是一种错误的印象。故选E。
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）
21.B【解析】从下句中的“We wanted to do something to help him”以及空前的some financial可知,作者发现老师Mr. Edward有一些经济上的困难。故选B。
22.A【解析】根据空后的“food, clothing and gifts”以及上文提到的“经济困难”和下文的“had a good Thanksgiving Day”可知,作者和朋友看到老师经济困难就将食物、衣服和礼物收集起来帮助老师及其家人度过一个美好的感恩节。gather 收集;聚集; produce生产;制造; buy购买; change改变。故选A。
23.B【解析】根据设空处前后的“...food, clothing and gifts to... his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.”可知,作者和朋友收集了这么多食物、衣服以及礼物就是为了“确保”老师及其家人度过一个美好的感恩节。find out弄清楚;make sure 确保;make clear 讲明白;point out指出。故选B。
24.C【解析】由设空处前的“When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was...”以及空后信息Together可知,简的妈妈听了我们的计划后,就和我们一起去实施这项计划,这说明简的妈妈赞同我们的行动,并且深受“感动”。embarrassed尴尬的; disappointed失望的; moved感动的; calm平静的。故选C。
25.C【解析】从空后“...their house for things...”可知,简和妈妈一起“搜寻”家中物品以便找到可能帮助老师的东西。decorate装饰; sell卖; search寻找; clean清理。故选C。
26.D【解析】由空前的“their house for things they could”可知,简与妈妈在屋子里寻找可以“捐赠”给老师的物品。sell out卖完,卖光; use up用完,耗尽; throw away扔掉;give away捐赠,赠送。故选D。
27.B【解析】从感恩节的习俗可知,没有火鸡这个节日就是不完整的。故选B。
28.C【解析】简的妈妈去厨房拿出一只火鸡要送给老师,简被妈妈的慷慨感动了,所以直到今天还“记得”这件事情。故选C。
29.A【解析】由空前后内容可知,在“送”礼物前, 我们一起祈祷感谢。故选A。
30.D【解析】由空前的appreciation for the wonderful chance以及简与妈妈帮助老师的行为可知,此处祈祷的应该是能够“帮助”他人的机会。故选D。
31.B【解析】作者他们去给老师送感恩节物品,老师和他的妻子给作者开门后看到这一幕时的表情肯定是“吃惊的”。anxious焦虑的; surprised吃惊的; charming迷人的; terrified非常害怕的。故选B。
32.C【解析】空前的they指代老师和妻子,应该是对作者敲门的“应答;回应”。push推; knock敲; answer应答; close关闭。故选C。
33.D【解析】根据设空处前后句的信息a cold night... warm inside 可知,那天非常冷,但我们的内心却是温暖的。故选D。
34.A【解析】从空后“I was in a meeting”可知作者“在开会期间”,秘书来告知。故选A。
35.A【解析】因为是作者开会期间老师来拜访, 结合空后的“him a few minutes”,可知是“抽出”几分钟见他。故选A。
第二节（共10小题：每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
36.with 【解析】be strict with sb.是固定搭配，意思是“对某人严格要求”。
37. but/while【解析】前后两句之间意义上存在转折关系，用but/while连接。
38. satisfied 【解析】 空格中所填单词在句中作表语，用satisfy的形容词形式。Be satisfied with...意为“对……感到满意”。
39. were told【解析】根据上文可知，此处用一般过去式， students 与tell之间为被动关系，故填were told.
40. an【解析】an honest person此处表示“一个诚实的人”。honest以元音音素可开头，前面用不定冠词an。
41. who【解析】who always tells lies是定语从句，修饰先行词anyone，关系代词who在从句中作主语。
42. to do【解析】tell sb.to do sth.意为 “告诉某人做某事”。
43. has finished【解析】现在完成时强调过去的动作对现在的影响或结果。
44. if/whether【解析】威克斯老师是问第一课中是否有练习八, 用if/whether引导。
45. immediately【解析】此处用immediate的副词形式修饰谓语动词turned。
第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Henry， I am glad to hear that you like your maths teacher, Mr.Green.Now I'd like to tell you about my favourite teacher. Mr.Gao is my physics teacher. He is the best teacher I have ever had. He is patient and friendly but sometimes strict, too. He can make his lessons lively and interesting. Going to his lessons is something we look forward to. Physics is not my favourite subject and I find physics is much harder in Senior High school than in Junior High school. I almost wanted to give up. Mr.Gao gave me some advice on how to improve my physics. He even often helps me in his spare time. Now my physics is improving and I have become more confident! I think I am really lucky to have him as my physics teacher. Best wishes! Yours， Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
He told the story of the first day we met. I just looked at my friend with disbelief. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend and was carrying his stuff home. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker, so his mum wouldn’t have to do it later. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. “Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable thing.”
I heard the sigh go through the crowd. This handsome, popular boy was telling us all about his weakest moment. I saw his mum and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realise its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person’s life. For better or for worse, we are put in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way.