沈阳市第 120 中学 2023-2024 学年度下学期
高三年级第十次质量监测
英语试题
满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟
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。
1. What type of place is the man probably living in
A. The dormitory. B. A house. C. An apartment.
2. How does the woman feel
A. Confused. B. Angry. C. Scared.
3. Why does the man want to leave the umbrella behind
A. His mother has told him to do so.
B. He didn’t watch the weather report.
C. He’s going away from the rain.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Drink some coffee.
B. Get up early tomorrow.
C. Finish reading tonight.
5. How much will the man pay for the shoes
A. $50. B. $75. C. $ 100.
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 kind of games is the woman playing
A. Shooting games. B. Music games. C. Puzzles.
7. Who does the woman have an appointment with tomorrow
A. A manager. B. A professor. C. A dentist.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman probably want the man to do
A. Do some cleaning.
B. Be careful in his job.
C. Take out the trash in turn.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Manager and new worker.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who owned the circus
A. The man. B. Carl’s father. C. The man’s father.
11. Where did the man’s sister get hurt
A. In Normandy. B. In New Delhi. C. In Moscow.
12. What does the man do now
A. He is a performer.
B. He is a hotel manager.
C. He is a safety consultant.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why is the woman exhausted
A. She is running.
B. She is wet in the rain.
C. She didn’t sleep well.
14. How far does the woman cover every week
A. Two miles. B. Three miles. C. Six miles.
15. What is the man’s healthy habit
A. He has a healthy diet.
B. He gets enough sleep.
C. He does much exercise.
16. What would the man like to do
A. Cycle to work. B. Get to bed earlier. C. Go to the pool every day.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker think most modern people are like
A. Friendly. B. Selfish. C. Patient.
18. What is a benefit of helping others according to the talk
A. You may learn a skill.
B. You can get thanks from others.
C. You will feel better about yourself.
19. Who probably needs someone to comfort
A. A person in grief.
B. A charity volunteer.
C. A person without skills.
20. What is the main topic of the talk
A. How to get help.
B. How to help others.
C. How to start to chat.
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
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21. Who is this article mainly intended for
A. Students in all grades.
B. Students in 6th or 8th grades.
C. Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades.
D. Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades.
22. What do we know about Ravenna
A. It deals with entry applications.
B. It promotes school management.
C. It is accessible the whole school year.
D. It monitors the admissions process.
23. Which can be a possible date for applicants to submit teacher evaluations
A. August 30, 2023. B. January 26, 2024.
C. February 3, 2024. D. March 30, 2024.
B
Nickenson Chery began at Florida National University（FNU）in 2008 as a radiology major. Midway through his career, Nickenson switched to Health Services Administration after realizing he’d prefer the medical field. But the career change came with stress: “I spent entire nights awake studying and doing homework. I’d consistently go to bed at 2 or 3 a. m., only to wake up early the next day and start over.” The hard work eventually paid off as Nickenson graduated from FNU with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2015.
When asked about his experience and impression of his time at FNU, he said: “I truly loved FNU. It was a great experience. I always felt at home and part of a family. If you need any help, professors and staff are always available. They give you all the tools necessary to get your work done and succeed. If it were not for FNU, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I’ll always recommend FNU to anyone looking for a great education, regardless of what they want to study.”
Nickenson’s journey was just beginning, taking a long road that led him across the country searching for the perfect career. It started here in South Florida, serving as an intern（实习医生）at Aventura Hospital. When that didn’t lead to a long-term option, he moved to Las Vegas for a short amount of time, only to leave there as well and end up in his current home, Boston. Nickenson Chery now works at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, proving that whatever the struggles one faces perseverance and hard work will lead you to success.
Nickenson left these words to current students at FNU: “You have to know where you’re going. Don’t take anything for granted. If it were not for FNU that taught me a lot of stuff in and out of the classroom, I would have never gotten this position. I have a degree from FNU; nothing can stop me.”
24. Which of the following can best describe Nickenson’s impression of FNU
A. Cheerful and peaceful. B. Loving and supportive.
C. Rewarding but uncomfortable. D. Productive but discouraging.
25. What happened to Nickenson after his graduation
A. He spent much time traveling alone.
B. He faced criticism while working at FNU.
C. He returned to FNU for further studies.
D. He changed jobs until landing a suitable one.
26. What advice did Nickenson offer to current students at FNU
A. Seek help whenever necessary.
B. Have clear goals and be grateful.
C. Be careful when making choices.
D. Work hard and support themselves.
27. What does Nickenson’s story tell us
A. It’s never too late to learn.
B. It pays to put theory into practice.
C. Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
The maker of ChatGPT recently announced its next move into generative artificial intelligence. San Francisco-based OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, called Sora, is a tool that instantly makes short videos based on written commands, called prompts.
Sora is not the first of its kind. Google, Meta and Runway ML are among the other companies to have developed similar technology. But the high quality of videos displayed by OpenAI — some released after CEO Sam Altman asked social media users to send in ideas for written prompts — surprised observers.
A photographer from New Hampshire posted one suggestion, or prompt, on X. The prompt gave details about a kind of food to be cooked, gnocchi（意大利团子）, as well as the setting — an old Italian country kitchen. The prompt said: “An instructional cooking session for homemade gnocchi, hosted by a grandmother — a social media influencer, set in a rustic（土气的）Tuscan country kitchen.” Altman answered a short time later with a realistic video that showed what the prompt described.
The tool is not yet publicly available. OpenAI has given limited information about how it was built. The company also has not stated what imagery and video sources were used to train Sora. At the same time, the video results led to fears about the possible ethical and societal effects.
The New York Times and some writers have taken legal actions against OpenAI for its use of copyrighted works of writing to train ChatGPT. And OpenAI pays a fee to The Associated Press, the source of this report, to license its text news archive（档案）. OpenAI said in a blog post that it is communicating with artists, policymakers and others before releasing the new tool to the public.
The company added that it is working with “red teamers” — people who try to find problems and give helpful suggestions — to develop Sora. “We are working with red teamers — domain experts in areas like misinformation, hateful content, and bias — who will be adversarially testing the model,” the company said. “We’re also building tools to help detect misleading content such as a detection classifier that can tell when a video was generated by Sora.”
28. What makes Sora impressive
A. Its artificial intelligence history. B. Its ethical and societal influence.
C. Its extraordinary video quality. D. Its written commands and prompts.
29. What can we infer from the text
A. Some disagreements over Sora have arisen.
B. Sora is the first text-to-video generator in history.
C. OpenAI CEO Altman wrote a prompt as an example.
D. All the details about how Sora was built have been shared.
30. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6
A. The company’s current challenge.
B. The company’s advanced technology.
C. The company’s problems in management.
D. The company’s efforts for Sora’s improvement.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards Sora
A. Neutral. B. Optimistic.
C. Pessimistic. D. Cautious.
D
Caribbean box jellyfish（水母）can learn to spot and avoid obstacles despite lacking a central brain, according to a new study. This is the first evidence that jellyfish can do something called associative learning. The nervous systems of Caribbean box jellyfish are fairly simple, including four “rhopalia（视神经束）” on a jellyfish’s body, each of which has six “eyes”, by which the jellyfish judge a mangrove（红树林）root’s distance based on how dark it looks compared to the water and make their way round it. In common waters, nearby roots have high contrast. Only distant roots fade into the background. But in murky waters, even near-by roots can blend into their surroundings and have low contrast. The researchers wondered if Caribbean box jellyfish could learn that low-contrast objects which might at first seem distant were actually close by.
To find out, the team put 12 jellyfish into a round water tank. The tank was surrounded by low-contrast gray and white stripes（条纹）, which might appear to a jellyfish like roots in clear water. A camera filmed the animals for about seven minutes. At first, they seemed to see the gray stripes as distant roots and swam away, ending up bumping the tank wall. But those collisions seemed to lead the jellyfish to reconsider the stripes. Soon, the creatures treated the gray stripes more like close roots in murky water and avoided them.
This suggests that the rhopalia alone can learn that seemingly distant, low-contrast objects are in fact close enough to avoid. That, in turn, hints that these nerve centers are behind Caribbean box jellyfish learning.
“That’s the coolest part of the paper,” says Ken Cheng, a biologist at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. “That gets us one step down into the wiring of how it works.” For Ga lle Botton-Amiot, tracing learning to the rhopalia raises new questions. “They have four of these things in their bodies. So how does that work ” asks this neurobiologist. If a jellyfish loses one of its rhopalia, does it forget everything those eyes saw and the neurons had learned Or do the other rhopalia remember it
32. Jellyfish are able to avoid obstacles because ______.
A. they use brain cells to process information gathered
B. they are driven by excellent survival instinct
C. they have unique organs to measure the distance
D. they rely on different levels of visual signal input
33. Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the underlined word in paragraph 1
A. Unusual. B. Cloudy.
C. Deep. D. Rapid.
34. What can we infer from paragraphs 2 and 3
A. Jellyfish usually tend to be scared off by the gray color.
B. Jellyfish tend to compare stripes with mangrove roots.
C. Stimulation in controlled environment backed the finding.
D. Rhopalia are in control of the jellyfish’s memory system.
35. Which can be the best title for the article
A. No brain, no gain Denies the jellyfish
B. Unique “eyes” help jellyfish survive
C. Evolution of learning: from nerve to brain
D. White or gray Creature’s decision-making
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。
One of the most important ways to help your child with their friendships is to have open communication with them. 36 . This is more important than you focus on telling them what you think. However, here are a few points to pass on to your teenager when talking about friendships.
Meeting possibilities
37 . Sometimes, friendships are developed because of shared interests, or activities. Other times, social relationships develop between people who may not seem to have much in common but for whatever reason.
Practicing forgiveness
Friends sometimes hurt each other, but they can always apologize and forgive each other. 38 . However, also be sure to pass on the message that some friendships may not be worth saving, particularly for some bad behaviours. In those conditions, it’s fine to walk away.
39
Who your teen chooses to be their friend is important. They might choose friends who share similar interests and histories with them. The most important things to look for are whether or not the person will be a good friend and if your teen enjoys spending time with them.
Putting in the work
It takes many learned skills to make and keep a friendship. It also takes many skills to end a friendship. The reality is that most friendships will experience conflict, and friends will have to work through it to keep the relationship or part ways. 40 .
A. Building closeness
B. Choosing friends wisely
C. Moreover, aim to listen to what they have to say
D. A good friend will make you feel good about yourself
E. Everyone is allowed to have many friends and many types of friends
F. If a friendship is becoming hurtful, ending the friendship is a clever choice
G. Good relationships are worth the work to repair the damage caused by any miscommunications
第三部分 英语知识运用（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。
My 34-year-old son Zack was diagnosed with autism（自闭症）at age two. It has been a long road, filled with
many 41 . The fact that Zack is nonverbal 42 matters greatly. However, we have always found a way to get our message across.
Autism involves continuous obstacles in social 43 . Many parents like me, long for spontaneous（自发的）signs of 44 from their child. I was 45 to get one.
At snack time, I started to 46 to Zack with a favorite chant that I often use. “Mommy loves you; Mommy loves you, yes, I do, yes, I do.” In the middle of my song, I 47 that Zack was attentively observing me. 48 , he took a step toward me and held his arms out. Another step 49 and he wrapped his arms around me in a big bear hug. A feather could have 50 me over as I realized that, for the very first time, my son was hugging me!
For a moment I stood there 51 . This magical hug ended as 52 as it had started, but the 53 it had on me will be permanent. On an ordinary day, the extraordinary 54 . It belongs to me, making me believe miracles exist and 55 me with joy every day.
41. A. priorities B. mysteries C. challenges D. opportunities
42. A. complicates B. settles C. helps D. explains
43. A. support B. security C. responsibility D. communication
44. A. affection B. growth C. success D. recovery
45. A. amused B. blessed C. determined D. honored
46. A. sing B. apologize C. respond D. complain
47. A. agreed B. mentioned C. announced D. noticed
48. A. Eventually B. Suddenly C. Naturally D. Apparently
49. A. formed B. counted C. paused D. followed
50. A. handed B. made C. knocked D. passed
51. A. in comfort B. in shock C. with confidence D. with awe
52. A. quickly B. early C. perfectly D. differently
53. A. burden B. focus C. hope D. impact
54. A. returned B. worked C. occurred D. varied
55. A. welcoming B. shaping C. filling D. approaching
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。
Cheng Yongmao was born in a village in Huairou, Beijing and began to learn the skill of building under the 56 （guide）of his uncle in 1972. Although he didn’t receive a 57 （high）education, his practical experience enabled him to readily take in the theories, which in turn 58 （improve）his skills significantly.
Cheng received his first Great Wall assignment in 2004. He led a construction team of dozens of members, most of 59 came from mountainous areas in neighboring Hebei province and were 60 （consequent） good at hiking up and down the peaks.
In 2016, he started to work on the Jiankou section, which 61 （consider）one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall in Beijing and is known by hikers as the “Wild Wall”. The toughest place is called Yingfei Daoyang（Eagle Flies Upside Down）, 62 （suggest）that even an eagle would have to fly straight up, 63 its beak pointing up directly toward the sky to fly over this spot. Working there is dangerous, but under Cheng’s leadership, the workers adapted to the 64 （challenge）environment and built up their strength.
After years of efforts, the section has regained its historical appearance. “Protecting the Great Wall is my responsibility,” he said, “As long as I can climb up the mountain, I’ll do my best to lead my team, especially to assist them in gaining experience 65 making their due contributions.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，从小练习国画，你的美国朋友 Peter 邀请你参加主题为 Amazing Nature 的青少年画展。请给他回复一封邮件，表示同意参加，内容包括：
1. 感谢邀请；
2. 作品简介。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter, Yours sincerely, 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，使之构成一个完整的短文。
Green Thumb
All I did was show my little sister how to grow plants. Dig a hole. Put in a seed. Cover it with dirt. Water it. Wait. “See, Laynie,” I explained, “a whole plant will grow from this tiny seed. All we have to do is water it.”
Laynie had her own watering can so she could “help” me in the garden. One day, after everything was watered, she ran to the fence and started sprinkling water on another spot. I walked over and saw a fresh patch of dirt near the fence.
“Did you plant something there ” I asked.
“Yes,” she said. “I’m growing a pencil. My purple pencil got too small, so I planted it.”
“What But Laynie—” I should have explained things right then, but I just muttered, “Uh.… I never grew one before.”
Later I got what seemed like a great idea. I dug up Laynie’s pencil and “planted” a brand-new purple pencil. Laynie was really excited when she saw it. “My pencil grew!” she shouted.
A few days later, Laynie was watering on the same spot. Two days later, new crayons sticking their pointy little heads out, thanks to me. Laynie jumped up and down and yelled, “They look like flowers!” She “picked” them and ran into the house.
Next, Laynie grew an adult bear doll from a tiny one, a soup spoon from a teaspoon, and a hand mirror from a piece of glass. When she claimed that she had grown these things, I just kept my mouth shut! Actually, it was fun trying to think of what should grow from Laynie’s seeds. And it was cool to see her get excited.
One day I saw her patting down some dirt near the fence again, so I knew she’d just planted something. My heart dropped to my feet when she asked, “How long does it take to grow a goldfish, Brad ” I couldn’t speak.
“Not long, I bet!” said Laynie. She knelt down to whisper “Grow, Molly. Grow!” before she skipped back to the house.
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。
I sat down with my back to the fence and thought for a long time. Later I found Laynie sitting by the spot where Molly was buried.
沈阳市第 120 中学 2023-2024 学年度下学期
高三年级第十次质量监测
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 BCCBA 6-10 CABCB 11-15 ACACA 16-20 ABCAB
第二部分 阅读
第一节 21-23 CAB 24-27 BDBC 28-31 CADA 32-35 DBCA
第二节 36-40 CEGBF
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 41-45 CADAB 46-50 ADBDC 51-55 BADCC
第二节 56. guidance 57. higher 58. improved 59. whom 60. consequently
61. is considered 62. suggesting 63. with 64. challenging 65. and
第四部分 写作
第一节
One possible version 1
Dear Peter,
Thank you very much for inviting me to the painting exhibition themed on Amazing Nature! I’d like to attend it and here briefly introduce my work.
In line with the theme, I will create a traditional Chinese painting featuring my picturesque hometown. Trees and flowers will be highlighted with bright and vivid colors. The spectacular mountains and the crystal water are certain to impress you. When observing the painting, you will also be amazed at the achievements that have been made in sustainable development.
Please let me know if you need any further details. Thanks again for this opportunity.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
One possible version 2
Dear Peter,
I am delighted to accept your invitation to the art exhibition themed “Amazing Nature”. Thank you for the fantastic opportunity and I am writing to give you a brief introduction of my work.
The painting I created features the harmony of natural world. I am an enthusiast of both nature and art; therefore, my works are often full of elements of nature. You will be deeply impressed by the peaceful landscapes, elegant birds and delicate flowers in the paining, which is in line with the theme.
Thanks again for the opportunity to demonstrate my passion for art and nature.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version
I sat down with my back to the fence and thought for a long time. Realizing the need to face my mistake and make things right, I rose and approached Laynie. As I explained that I was the one who had placed the larger, better-looking items there, Laynie was taken aback, stuttering in confusion, “So, I didn’t know how to plant at all ” I confirmed her fears with a heavy heart, meeting her gaze with difficulty. “Then, how is Molly ” Despite the nervous butterflies in my stomach, I mustered the courage to confess, “A goldfish is not a seed meant for planting in soil. Sadly, she is no longer with us.” The devastating reality of Molly’s loss hit Laynie like a ton of bricks, causing big, fat tears to stream down her face as she stormed out.
Later I found Laynie sitting by the spot where Molly was buried. Laynie was offering a heartfelt apology for the pain she put the little thing through. Seeing her great grief tore me apart. In a spontaneous gesture, I fetched my gardening kit and proposed that we create a garden next to Molly’s resting place to keep her company. Molly’s face brightened as she nodded in agreement and eagerly joined me in preparing the soil, digging holes, and planting seeds. When she firmed down the last clump of soil, a sense of relief washed over her. With diligent care and daily attention, we began to witness the fruits of our labor and responsibility. It brought me joy to see how we both matured alongside our thriving garden.
录音原文：
Text 1
W: I just moved into a new apartment. It’s so much bigger than our dormitory. I can’t believe you are still living there.
M: I actually moved in with Daniel. His home is huge with a beautiful garden! He has so many bathrooms.
Text 2
W: Will you come with me to take the garbage out
M: Are you confused of where the garbage can is It is right there outside by the light.
W: No, I am afraid of the neighbor’s angry cat. It attacked me yesterday!
Text 3
W: Mom said it’s going to rain, so bring an umbrella.
M: The weather report said it was supposed to miss us and hit the northern towns. I’ll be fine without one. Mom’s always worried for no reason.
W: Oh yeah. You’re going south, right
Text 4
M: I have 50 pages more to read tonight, but it’s already 11: 00. I really need some coffee. It’ll take me at least two hours, and I need it done by 10: 00 tomorrow morning.
W: Just wake up at 7: 00. You’ll have plenty of time then.
Text 5
W: I wanted to buy a new pair of shoes from Foot Locker, but the ones I want cost $100. I can only spend $75 at the most.
M: I will pay for half of the price. You can consider it as part of your birthday gift.
Text 6
M: How long have you been playing that game for It seems like hours.
W: I just got it and can’t put it down. You know how I love fitting pieces together. This game has fruit and animals that you have to match up.
M: At least it’s not another gun or piano game. You had better not miss your job interview, though. That would make a poor impression on the hiring manager. When are you going to get ready
W: I forgot to tell you that it was changed to tomorrow. I have plenty of time to prepare. I only have to go see the dentist and talk with my professor later today.
M: Fine then, but don’t miss the dentist because of that game.
Text 7
W: We care about quality here, not just about doing enough work to get by. When you work at Trader Joe’s, you’re more than an employee. You’re like family!
M: In my family, we usually argue over things like whose turn it is to take out the trash. We also complain a lot when there’s no dessert. Is working here like that
W: OK... Let me give you a better idea. Working here is like being in a family in some ways. You know how children get punished when they don’t clean their rooms, or when they go out with friends before they finish their homework
M: Yes, I can relate to that.
W: Well, that’s more like how it is to work at Trader Joe’s. The employees are the children ... and I’m the mother.
M: Are you the only parent at this store I think I’d rather be adopted by someone else...
Text 8
W: Who are these people dressed in funny costumes
M: That picture was taken when we worked as circus performers in Moscow. On the right is my dad’s cousin Carl and next to him is Carl’s father who owned the circus.
W: I can’t believe you were one of those people who do dangerous jumps like that. How long were you in the circus
M: I started when I was a kid about 12. We stayed with the circus for about 10 years. Shortly after we moved the show to Normandy, my older sister broke her leg. Then my parents decided maybe it was time for us to retire. My sister got hurt when she was about 23. I was a year younger at the time and didn’t want to leave.
W: That’s too bad she got hurt. Do you still do performances
M: I consult these days. I actually have to travel to India next week to look at the safety equipment of a circus. It will be the first time returning there after my sister got hurt. She lives there managing a hotel.
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M: Hello, there. You look exhausted.
W: Hi. I can’t stop for long. I still have a mile to run.
M: A mile Wow! You really do take fitness seriously.
W: Everybody should. Even on rainy days like this.
M: I suppose you’re right. I see a lot of very heavy people these days.
W: They are harming themselves by eating the wrong things and not doing exercise.
M: So how much running do you do Wouldn’t it be better going to a gym
W: Gyms cost money. I can run for free. Two miles a day, three times a week—it’s an easy routine.
M: It doesn’t sound easy to me. I suppose I should do some exercise and get enough sleep as well. I seldom get my full eight hours.
W: You really should.
M: On the plus side, I’m a healthy eater. I eat plenty of vegetables and just a little meat.
W: At least you are making an effort. With a few small changes, you could have a healthy lifestyle.
M: You’re right. I can’t do much about my bed times, but from tomorrow I am going to travel to work on my bike.
W: Swimming is good exercise as well.
M: Maybe I’ll check out the local pool sometime.
W: I promise you will feel so much better.
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Too often the modern trend is for people to be separated from each other. Cars have taken us off the streets, where we used to stop to chat. Television has planted us firmly in our living rooms, instead of going out with other people. We must strike back against the selfishness and greed of our modern world and help our fellow human beings. Helping someone has many advantages. It makes you feel better about yourself, improves someone’s life and makes the world a better place. Don’t know where to start Well, just smile and be friendly. Sometimes a simple little thing like this can put a smile and a warm feeling in someone else’s heart. Call a charity to volunteer. The next time you see someone pulled over with a flat tire or in need of help, stop and ask how you can help. Take the time to teach someone a skill you fort someone in grief. Often someone who is sad or frustrated just needs someone who will listen. Be patient. Sometimes people can have difficulty understanding things or learning to do something right. Find ways to express your love to others, whether they are your partner, child, friends, co-workers, or a complete stranger.
