石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高三年级第一学期入学考试
英语试题
阅读理解
A
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine(法莫替丁) 10 mg
Uses* It relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. * It prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and drinks.
Warnings* Do not use it if you are sensitive to famotidine or other acid reducers.
Ask a doctor before use if you have* heartburn over 3 months * heartburn with sweating or dizziness. * frequent chest pain * unexplained weight loss
Stop use and ask a doctor if* your heartburn continues or worsens * you need to take this product for more than 14 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.Get medical help or contact the Poison Control Center on 1-800-222-1222 in case of medication interactions, effects, or about overuse and accidental poisonings.
Directions* Adults and children 12 years and over: ·To relieve symptoms (症状), swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. ·To prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 60 minutes before having food or drinks that cause heartburn. ·Do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. * Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Storage and other information* Keep out of the reach of babies or kids. * Store away from high temperatures(best at 20℃-25℃). * Protect from wetness and light.
Questions If you are concerned about the medicine nature, please contact a doctor or a medical professional.
1．Who can take the drug without consulting the doctors
A．Tony, 45, finding a sudden 10 kg weight loss.
B．Oliver, 11, feeling heartburn with sour stomach.
C．Sally, 20, battling with the heartburn for 4 months.
D．Jim, 23, wanting to avoid the heartburn from drinking.
2．What can we do with the drug properly
A．Place it in a lower shelf with easy access. B．Store it in a box at the temperature of 30℃.
C．Preserve it against exposure to sunshine and rain. D．Take 3 tablets a day to better ease the heartburn.
3．What is probably this text
A．A medical journal. B．A label for drug instructions.
C．A drug advertisement. D．A physical examination result.
B
Sewing is an art. It is one that takes patience, time, and true talent. Julia,a woman from Chicago, is the definition of a talented tailor.
Julia’s inspiration for her designs comes from her grandma’s sketches (草图) from the 1940s. Julia’s grandma went to fashion school in her late teens and dropped out but she kept many of her sketches. Grandma showed Julia the designs she made back in fashion school, and Julia’s mind was blown.
When Grandma expressed her regret for not having the opportunity to see her sketches come to life, Julia decided not to have Grandma wait to witness it.
After sewing her grandma’s designs, Julia has been posting the final products on social
media one by one, which has made popular. One of the most excellent designs she made was a beautiful gold cocktail dress, which took Julia about two months to finish.
Julia taught herself how to sew and has no professional training. Every month or so Julia continues to make her grandma’s designs a reality. Julia says,“She was very happy. I think she loves getting to connect with me and have something to do because she’s at a stage in life where, you know, many people don’t have many things to do. I think she is really proud and excited that I have completed it.”
From the social media, Julia has even gotten offers from people willing to buy her dresses, Julia is very pleased, but she claims since she isn’t an expert, she doesn’t feel comfortable selling them. However, seeing Julia teach herself how to sew with social media videos and design these dresses is giving her viewers the confidence to attempt something of their own!
4．How did Julia like Grandma’s sketches
A．She was excited about them
B．She thought they were out of fashion.
C．She felt regretful for their poor preservation
D．She thought they were inspirational to other designers.
5．Why did Julia do sewing
A．To prove her talent.
B．To test her patience.
C．To attract people’s attention.
D．To help realize Grandma’s wish.
6．How did Julia learn sewing
A．She consulted professionals.
B．She attended a fashion school.
C．She learned from social media videos.
D．She followed Grandma’s instructions
7．What is the viewers’ attitude towards Julia’s posts on social media
A．Doubtful. B．Admiring. C．Indifferent. D．Grateful.
C
Alongside in-depth original research that shows how families are wrestling with technology’s new realities, the goal of this book is to let you make good choices about technology in family life. The book is broken into three parts. In the introduction, it shares the tech-wise commandments, which serve as valuable conversation starters for families and provide guidelines on managing technology use. It later adds more details to these commandments in each chapter.
The first part of the book gives the family unit three key action steps in creating a “tech-wise family”. First, families can choose character by developing wisdom and courage together as a family. Second, they can shape spaces within the home for creativity, which helps a family create more than consume. Third, families can structure time so that they use their resources to develop a rhythm of work and rest. It connects these three concepts to technology by giving tangible steps such as turning off devices at least one hour a day, one day a week,and one week a year so that their family can pray, feast, play and rest together.
The second part explores deeply into daily aspects of life such as making sure that families use devices to benefit their lives, rather than allowing the devices to control their lives. It also shows how the writer’s family chooses to use car time for conversation rather than use devices to distract(使分心)them, how within their family there is no secrecy on devices and how families use technology intentionally in community instead of using it aimlessly alone.
The final part reads more like an expansion to the second and addresses how technology can distract us from what matters most. The writer argues,“We show up in person for the big events of life. We learn how to be human by being fully present at our moments of greatest vulnerability(脆弱).”These final chapters address how to show up and love people well through simply being truly present for loved ones.
8．What is the book aimed to help family members do
A．Make career choices. B．Live a simple lifestyle.
C．Put technology in its place. D．Offer guidance on buying books.
9．What does the underlined word “tangible” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Practical. B．Latest. C．Passive. D．Double.
10．What is the second part of the book mainly about
A．The distractions that often exist in families.
B．The secrets that should be kept in family life.
C．The ways the devices are used in everyday life.
D．The benefits individuals bring to their families.
11．How does the author of the text present the book’s final part
A．By asking. B．By quoting.
C．By listing statistics. D．By making comparisons.
D
A new kind of hybrid wheat now available to American farmers may help reduce fears over genetically engineered crops. The new hybrid wheat is being introduced as seed companies worldwide seek to increase production because of reducing grain supplies. The hybrid wheat was developed by a Chinese-owned agriculture company. The product was created without genetic engineering. The first seeds to grow the wheat will be released on 2, 000 to 2, 800 hectares of American farmland next year, according to Reuters reports.
Developers or breeders create hybrid wheat by taking away the natural ability of plants to pollinate (授粉) themselves. Instead, female wheat plants in a field are pollinated by male plants of a different line. The goal of the process is to create seeds that can produce bigger crops and better resist harmful environments. The fertilized female plants produce a new kind of hybrid. Using this hybrid technology permits breeders to choose the best elements from two parent seeds to produce new seeds containing the best characteristics of both.
Producers say when seed companies produce hybrid wheat seeds, some female plants often fail to become fertilized because they depend on unpredictable winds to carry pollen (花粉). Pollen is a substance produced by plants when they reproduce. During some seasons, pollen is released into the air and carried to other plants to be fertilized. Producers say the fertilization of each plant is more certain during wheat’s natural process of self-pollination.
Researchers say the new hybrid wheat has to take long to come to market because the development process is more costly and complex. It could be important in increasing wheat yields and avoiding being linked to GMO development. GMO stands for genetically modified (改进的) organism. Genetically modified wheat has never been grown for industry purposes because of fears that allergens or poisons might be created. Wheat is used to make numerous major foods
worldwide.
Dave Hankey owns a seed company in Park River, North Dakota. He told Reuters, “Because of the resistance to genetically modified stuff, the hybrid wheat would be considered better and safer.” He added it would certainly be the public view.
12．Which of the following leads the new hybrid wheat to be developed
A．The existing unsafe grain.
B．The decreasing output of food.
C．The application from American farmers.
D．The Chinese agriculture company’s proposal.
13．What is expected of the seeds of the new hybrid wheat
A．Requiring less fertilizer.
B．Producing more but smaller crops.
C．Improving their natural ability of self-pollination.
D．Having better adaptability to the environment.
14．What can we learn about the development of the new hybrid wheat
A．It is simple and fruitful. B．It is complex but low-cost.
C．It is challenging but worthwhile. D．It is temporary and limited.
15．What would be the public attitude to the hybrid wheat according to Dave Hankey
A．Critical. B．Tolerant.
C．Supportive. D．Cautious.
七选五
In a joint effort to enhance public awareness about stroke symptoms and timely action, health experts have recently illustrated the critical importance of early recognition and immediate response to stroke signs. Among the experts, Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta and Dr. Vipul Gupta highlighted the FAST method as a guide for identifying stroke symptoms quickly. 16 .
Understanding Stroke and the FAST Method
Strokes can strike suddenly. They will lead to devastating neurological damage if not addressed promptly. Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta stresses the suddenness of stroke symptoms. 17 . The FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services. Recognizing these signs can be the difference between life and death.
18
While some stroke risk factors, such as age and family history, are beyond individual control, Dr. Vipul Gupta points out that lifestyle choices play a significant role in stroke prevention. High blood pressure, smoking, and obesity are among the modifiable (可改变的) risk factors. 19 . Adopting a healthy lifestyle can also largely decrease the likelihood of experiencing a stroke.
Immediate Actions and Treatment
20 . Dr. Vipul Gupta emphasizes the importance of acting swiftly, even if symptoms appear to recede (逐渐减弱). Early medical intervention can lead to better outcomes and potentially save lives. While awaiting medical help, keeping the stroke victim calm, comfortable, and still is advised. Depending on the type of stroke, treatment options may vary.
A．Controllable Factors and Habits
B．Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
C．Doing regular check-ups is essential for avoiding diseases
D．Individuals can address those factors to lower their stroke risk
E．They emphasized the significance of timely medical intervention
F．Upon recognizing the signs of a stroke, the immediate step is to call emergency services
G．The symptoms can include facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and so on
二、完形填空
One day, Tim came home from school. His face was filled with sadness and 21 . His classmate had said hurtful things to him, 22 Tim to feel upset and discouraged. Listening to Tim, the grandfather, John, sat him down and listened to his 23 . Then he told Tim a story.
“Once, in a dense forest, there lived an oak tree,” said John. “One day, a fierce storm 24 in the forest. The winds blew, the rain 25 , and the whole forest shook with fear. Despite the chaos, the oak tree stayed solid. 26 about the oak tree’s resilience (适应力), a tiny reed in the nearby wetland 27 and asked, “How do you manage to stand firm during the storm ” The oak tree 28 gently, “Dear reed, I sway (摇摆)with the wind instead of resisting it. I 29 that storms are a part of life, just as 30 and misunderstandings
are a part of growing up.”
Tim asked his grandfather, “What does this story mean ”
John smiled and said, “In life, we face difficulties and 31 . Stay strong and overcome them with a positive attitude. Don’t let hurtful words bring you down. They are 32 , like storms. Focus on your strength and keep moving forward.”
Tim understood and faced 33 at school with bravery. With his grandfather’s guidance, Tim 34 to be a caring and resilient person who inspired others like his grandfather.
The wise grandfather taught his grandson the 35 of resilience, empathy and the ability to overcome difficulties.
21．A．hope B．confidence C．improvement D．anger
22．A．confusing B．attracting C．causing D．assisting
23．A．dreams B．proposals C．measures D．complaints
24．A．formed B．folded C．floated D．calmed
25．A．survived B．poured C．gathered D．circulated
26．A．Worried B．Serious C．Careful D．Curious
27．A．argued B．expanded C．approached D．spun
28．A．quarrelled B．pressed C．appealed D．replied
29．A．hear B．understand C．doubt D．fear
30．A．patterns B．blanks C．troubles D．talents
31．A．conflicts B．permits C．theories D．voyages
32．A．convincing B．temporary C．direct D．true
33．A．greetings B．accusations C．challenges D．attempts
34．A．grew up B．showed up C．came in D．set off
35．A．root B．importance C．output D．discovery
三、语法填空
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。
A study in the journal Nature suggests that the color of our oceans is changing due to climate
change. Over the past 20 years, low-latitude oceans 36 (become) greener. It’s well established that rising global temperatures, 37 (drive) by the burning of fossil fuels, are making dramatic changes to our oceans, from increasing sea levels and intensifying storms to acidifying (酸化) the water itself.
38 NASA satellite known as Aqua just celebrated its 21st birthday in May, making it one of the longest still-running space probes. It has collected a lot of data on the color of our oceans, which is 39 (actual) an essential climate variable (变量) and can reflect changes in ocean ecosystems. After analyzing the data, researchers found that, 40 average, our oceans are becoming greener, with significant shifts in about 56% of the ocean surface.
The 41 (result) suggest that the effects of climate change are already being felt in surface marine microbial (微生物) ecosystems, 42 those effects have not yet been detected. Therefore, the findings might be useful for ocean 43 (conserve) and management. For instance, knowledge of places 44 the surface-ocean microbial ecosystem is changing might be useful for identifying regions of the open ocean 45 (set) up marine protected areas.
四、书信写作
46．假如你是李华，本周末国外友好学校学生将参观你校的“菜园”。菜园是学生平时种菜种花的地方。请用英文准备一篇解说词。内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 相关介绍。
Hello everyone,
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47. 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。
Lucas Brighton is a kind and intelligent 12 year old boy. His family enjoyed traveling together, and when they planned the trip to India, as they loved learning about unique cultures.
They arrived at the airport hours in advance. To pass the time, Lucas’ parents went to the shops, while the little boy sat nearby quietly waiting, until he realized the man next to him was crying.” Hi, mister. Are you okay ” the boy asked. At first, the man did not answer. “ Where are you about to fly ” He asked. Finally, the man spoke up.
“I’m supposed to fly back home to India. I promised my mother that I would come home for
her 65th birthday, but I lost my plane ticket.” the man said. “I’d be saving up for this ticket for such a long time. I can’t afford another ticket now.” he sighed.
Lucas felt really sorry for the man. Soon the boy saw his parents returning from the shops. Quickly he stood up and, before his parents could come closer, he leaned toward the man and said, “Check under your seat. Isn’t that the ticket Maybe you can ask the ground staff to change it to your name.”
The man, Sinan, was at first confused. But when Lucas left, he checked under his seat and saw a ticket lying there. It wasn’t his, but he was desperate. So he did Lucas told him.
He handed the ticket to the woman at the counter, and as he waited, He saw Lucas’ father shouting at him. “How could you be so careless and lose your ticket ”
At that moment, Sinan realized whose ticket it was under his seat. But just as he did, the woman at the counter spoke to him, “Excuse me, sir. I believe this is that boy’s missing ticket ” She pointed to Lucas.
Upon overhearing what the woman said, Lucas’ father turned towards to Sinan and shouted,
“You are a thief. Why do you have my son’s ticket I’m calling the police.”
注意：续写词数应为150左右，请按如下格式在相应位置作答：
“Dad, wait!” Lucas stepped in before things could get worse.
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Sinan couldn’t believe he’d be given the second chance to go home.
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_______________________________________________________________________________石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高三年级第一学期入学考试
英语试题
一、阅读理解
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine(法莫替丁) 10 mg
Uses* It relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. * It prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and drinks.
Warnings* Do not use it if you are sensitive to famotidine or other acid reducers.
Ask a doctor before use if you have* heartburn over 3 months * heartburn with sweating or dizziness. * frequent chest pain * unexplained weight loss
Stop use and ask a doctor if* your heartburn continues or worsens * you need to take this product for more than 14 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.Get medical help or contact the Poison Control Center on 1-800-222-1222 in case of medication interactions, effects, or about overuse and accidental poisonings.
Directions* Adults and children 12 years and over: ·To relieve symptoms (症状), swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. ·To prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water 60 minutes before having food or drinks that cause heartburn. ·Do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. * Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Storage and other information* Keep out of the reach of babies or kids. * Store away from high temperatures(best at 20℃-25℃). * Protect from wetness and light.
Questions If you are concerned about the medicine nature, please contact a doctor or a medical professional.
1．Who can take the drug without consulting the doctors
A．Tony, 45, finding a sudden 10 kg weight loss.
B．Oliver, 11, feeling heartburn with sour stomach.
C．Sally, 20, battling with the heartburn for 4 months.
D．Jim, 23, wanting to avoid the heartburn from drinking.
2．What can we do with the drug properly
A．Place it in a lower shelf with easy access. B．Store it in a box at the temperature of 30℃.
C．Preserve it against exposure to sunshine and rain. D．Take 3 tablets a day to better ease the heartburn.
3．What is probably this text
A．A medical journal. B．A label for drug instructions.
C．A drug advertisement. D．A physical examination result.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一种可以止胃酸的药物，包括其成分、功效、服用注意事项以及贮藏要求等信息。
1．细节理解题。根据Ask a doctor before use if you have(如果有以下症状，服用前咨询医生)部分中“heartburn over 3 months(胃灼热超过3个月)”和“unexplained weight loss(不明原因的体重减轻)”以及Directions部分中“Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.(12岁以下儿童：咨询医生)”可知，胃灼热超过3个月、不明原因的体重减轻和12岁以下儿童服用该药前需咨询医生，根据Uses一栏中的“It prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain foods and drinks.(它可以防止因食用或饮用某些食物和
饮料而引起的与酸性消化不良和胃酸有关的胃灼热)”可知，这种药物可以预防饮酒后的胃灼热。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据Storage and other information一栏中的“＊Protect from wetness and light.(避免潮湿和光线)”可知，这种药物应该放在避免潮湿和光线的地方。故选C。
3．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一种药物的使用说明。由此可推断出，本文可能是一则药品说明书的标签。故选B。
Sewing is an art. It is one that takes patience, time, and true talent. Julia,a woman from Chicago, is the definition of a talented tailor.
Julia’s inspiration for her designs comes from her grandma’s sketches (草图) from the 1940s. Julia’s grandma went to fashion school in her late teens and dropped out but she kept many of her sketches. Grandma showed Julia the designs she made back in fashion school, and Julia’s mind was blown.
When Grandma expressed her regret for not having the opportunity to see her sketches come to life, Julia decided not to have Grandma wait to witness it.
After sewing her grandma’s designs, Julia has been posting the final products on social media one by one, which has made popular. One of the most excellent designs she made was a beautiful gold cocktail dress, which took Julia about two months to finish.
Julia taught herself how to sew and has no professional training. Every month or so Julia continues to make her grandma’s designs a reality. Julia says,“She was very happy. I think she loves getting to connect with me and have something to do because she’s at a stage in life where, you know, many people don’t have many things to do. I think she is really proud and excited that I have completed it.”
From the social media, Julia has even gotten offers from people willing to buy her dresses, Julia is very pleased, but she claims since she isn’t an expert, she doesn’t feel comfortable selling them. However, seeing Julia teach herself how to sew with social media videos and design these dresses is giving her viewers the confidence to attempt something of their own!
4．How did Julia like Grandma’s sketches
A．She was excited about them
B．She thought they were out of fashion.
C．She felt regretful for their poor preservation
D．She thought they were inspirational to other designers.
5．Why did Julia do sewing
A．To prove her talent.
B．To test her patience.
C．To attract people’s attention.
D．To help realize Grandma’s wish.
6．How did Julia learn sewing
A．She consulted professionals.
B．She attended a fashion school.
C．She learned from social media videos.
D．She followed Grandma’s instructions
7．What is the viewers’ attitude towards Julia’s posts on social media
A．Doubtful. B．Admiring. C．Indifferent. D．Grateful.
【答案】4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Julia自学缝纫，把奶奶设计的时装制作出来，发布到网上，受到观众欢迎的故事。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Grandma showed Julia the designs she made back in fashion school, and Julia’s mind was blown. (奶奶给Julia看了她在时装学校做的设计，Julia惊呆了。)”可知，Julia感到奶奶的设计图激动人心。故选A项。
5．细节理解题。根据第三段“When Grandma expressed her regret for not having the opportunity to see her sketches come to life, Julia decided not to have Grandma wait to witness it. (当奶奶对没有机会看到她的草图变成现实表示遗憾时，Julia决定不让奶奶等了，快着让她看到它。)”可知，Julia要帮助实现奶奶的愿望，所以学做缝纫。故选D项。
6．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“However, seeing Julia teach herself how to sew with social media videos and design these dresses is giving her viewers the confidence to attempt something of their own! (然而，看到Julia通过社交媒体视频自学如何缝纫和设计这些裙子，让她的观众有信心尝试自己的东西!)”可知，她是从社交媒体视频中学习缝纫的。故选C项。
7．推理判断题。根据第四段中“After sewing her grandma’s designs, Julia has been posting the
final products on social media one by one, which has made popular. (在缝制完奶奶的设计后，Julia把最终成品一个接一个地发布在社交媒体上，这很受欢迎。)”以及最后一段中“From the social media, Julia has even gotten offers from people willing to buy her dresses, Julia is very pleased, but she claims since she isn’t an expert, she doesn’t feel comfortable selling them. However, seeing Julia teach herself how to sew with social media videos and design these dresses is giving her viewers the confidence to attempt something of their own! (从社交媒体上，Julia甚至收到了愿意购买她的衣服的人的报价，Julia很高兴，但她声称因为她不是专家，所以她不太愿意出售这些衣服。然而，看到Julia通过社交媒体视频自学如何缝纫和设计这些裙子，让她的观众有信心尝试自己的东西!)”可知，观众对Julia在社交媒体上的帖子很赞赏。故选B项。
Alongside in-depth original research that shows how families are wrestling with technology’s new realities, the goal of this book is to let you make good choices about technology in family life. The book is broken into three parts. In the introduction, it shares the tech-wise commandments, which serve as valuable conversation starters for families and provide guidelines on managing technology use. It later adds more details to these commandments in each chapter.
The first part of the book gives the family unit three key action steps in creating a “tech-wise family”. First, families can choose character by developing wisdom and courage together as a family. Second, they can shape spaces within the home for creativity, which helps a family create more than consume. Third, families can structure time so that they use their resources to develop a rhythm of work and rest. It connects these three concepts to technology by giving tangible steps such as turning off devices at least one hour a day, one day a week,and one week a year so that their family can pray, feast, play and rest together.
The second part explores deeply into daily aspects of life such as making sure that families use devices to benefit their lives, rather than allowing the devices to control their lives. It also shows how the writer’s family chooses to use car time for conversation rather than use devices to distract(使分心)them, how within their family there is no secrecy on devices and how families use technology intentionally in community instead of using it aimlessly alone.
The final part reads more like an expansion to the second and addresses how technology can distract us from what matters most. The writer argues,“We show up in person for the big events of life. We learn how to be human by being fully present at our moments of greatest vulnerability(脆
弱).”These final chapters address how to show up and love people well through simply being truly present for loved ones.
8．What is the book aimed to help family members do
A．Make career choices. B．Live a simple lifestyle.
C．Put technology in its place. D．Offer guidance on buying books.
9．What does the underlined word “tangible” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Practical. B．Latest. C．Passive. D．Double.
10．What is the second part of the book mainly about
A．The distractions that often exist in families.
B．The secrets that should be kept in family life.
C．The ways the devices are used in everyday life.
D．The benefits individuals bring to their families.
11．How does the author of the text present the book’s final part
A．By asking. B．By quoting.
C．By listing statistics. D．By making comparisons.
【答案】8．C 9．A 10．C 11．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了一本关于如何在家庭生活中对科技产品的使用做出正确选择的书。
8．细节理解题。根据第一段“Alongside in-depth original research that shows how families are wrestling with technology’s new realities, the goal of this book is to let you make good choices about technology in family life.(除了对家庭如何应对科技带来的新现实进行深入的原创性研究外，本书的目标是让你对家庭生活中的科技做出正确的选择)”可知，这本书的目标是让家庭成员对科技产品的使用做出正确的选择，即帮助家庭成员把科技产品用在该用的地方。故选C。
9．词义猜测题。根据后句“such as turning off devices at least one hour a day, one day a week, and one week a year so that their family can pray, feast, play and rest together.(比如每天至少一小时，每周至少一天，每年至少一周关闭设备，这样他们的家人就可以一起祈祷、吃饭、玩耍和休息。)”可知，下文列举了关掉科技产品的实用方法，由此猜测，tangible意为“实用的”。故
选A。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The second part explores deeply into daily aspects of life such as making sure that families use devices to benefit their lives, rather than allowing the devices to control their lives.(它的第二部分深入探讨了生活的日常方面，比如确保家庭使用设备来造福他们的生活，而不是让设备控制他们的生活。)”可知，该书的第二部分主要介绍了在日常生活中如何使用科技产品。故选C。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“These final chapters address how to show up and love people well through simply being truly present for loved ones.(这些最后的章节讲述了如何通过简单地为所爱的人真正地呈现和爱他们。)”推知，作者通过引用这本书中的内容来呈现它的最后一部分。故选B。
A new kind of hybrid wheat now available to American farmers may help reduce fears over genetically engineered crops. The new hybrid wheat is being introduced as seed companies worldwide seek to increase production because of reducing grain supplies. The hybrid wheat was developed by a Chinese-owned agriculture company. The product was created without genetic engineering. The first seeds to grow the wheat will be released on 2, 000 to 2, 800 hectares of American farmland next year, according to Reuters reports.
Developers or breeders create hybrid wheat by taking away the natural ability of plants to pollinate (授粉) themselves. Instead, female wheat plants in a field are pollinated by male plants of a different line. The goal of the process is to create seeds that can produce bigger crops and better resist harmful environments. The fertilized female plants produce a new kind of hybrid. Using this hybrid technology permits breeders to choose the best elements from two parent seeds to produce new seeds containing the best characteristics of both.
Producers say when seed companies produce hybrid wheat seeds, some female plants often fail to become fertilized because they depend on unpredictable winds to carry pollen (花粉). Pollen is a substance produced by plants when they reproduce. During some seasons, pollen is released into the air and carried to other plants to be fertilized. Producers say the fertilization of each plant is more certain during wheat’s natural process of self-pollination.
Researchers say the new hybrid wheat has to take long to come to market because the development process is more costly and complex. It could be important in increasing wheat yields and avoiding being linked to GMO development. GMO stands for genetically modified (改进的)
organism. Genetically modified wheat has never been grown for industry purposes because of fears that allergens or poisons might be created. Wheat is used to make numerous major foods worldwide.
Dave Hankey owns a seed company in Park River, North Dakota. He told Reuters, “Because of the resistance to genetically modified stuff, the hybrid wheat would be considered better and safer.” He added it would certainly be the public view.
12．Which of the following leads the new hybrid wheat to be developed
A．The existing unsafe grain.
B．The decreasing output of food.
C．The application from American farmers.
D．The Chinese agriculture company’s proposal.
13．What is expected of the seeds of the new hybrid wheat
A．Requiring less fertilizer.
B．Producing more but smaller crops.
C．Improving their natural ability of self-pollination.
D．Having better adaptability to the environment.
14．What can we learn about the development of the new hybrid wheat
A．It is simple and fruitful. B．It is complex but low-cost.
C．It is challenging but worthwhile. D．It is temporary and limited.
15．What would be the public attitude to the hybrid wheat according to Dave Hankey
A．Critical. B．Tolerant.
C．Supportive. D．Cautious.
【答案】12．B 13．D 14．C 15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新型的杂交小麦，这种杂交小麦可能会增加粮食产量而不必担心转基因；文章还介绍了杂交小麦的培育过程以及人们对这种杂交小麦的看法。
12．推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“The new hybrid wheat is being introduced as seed companies worldwide seek to increase production because of reducing grain supplies. The hybrid wheat was
developed by a Chinese-owned agriculture company. (由于粮食供应减少，世界各地的种子公司都在寻求增加产量，因此正在引进这种新的杂交小麦。这种杂交小麦是由一家中国农业公司开发的。)”可知，由于粮食供应减少，世界各地的种子公司都在试图提高粮食产量，正在引进这种新的杂交小麦；由此可推知，这种新的杂交小麦能够提高粮食产量，是粮食产量的下降促使了新的杂交小麦的开发。故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The goal of the process is to create seeds that can produce bigger crops and better resist harmful environments. The fertilized female plants produce a new kind of hybrid. Using this hybrid technology permits breeders to choose the best elements from two parent seeds to produce new seeds containing the best characteristics of both. (该过程的目标是创造出能够生产更大的作物并更好地抵抗有害环境的种子。受精后的雌性植物产生一种新的杂交种。利用这种杂交技术，育种者可以从两个亲本种子中选择最好的元素，生产出含有两个亲本种子最佳特性的新种子。)”可知，育种者希望通过杂交技术培育出既能够生产更大的作物并更好地抵抗有害环境的种子；由此可知，育种者希望培育出的种子对环境有更好的适应能力。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Researchers say the new hybrid wheat has to take long to come to market because the development process is more costly and complex. It could be important in increasing wheat yields and avoiding being linked to GMO development. (研究人员说，新的杂交小麦需要很长时间才能进入市场，因为开发过程更加昂贵和复杂。这对于提高小麦产量同时避免与转基因发展联系在一起可能很重要。)”可知，这种新型的杂交小麦的研发耗时、费用高、研发过程复杂，但是它能够提高小麦的产量并且避免与转基因发展联系在一起。由此可推知，这种新型的杂交小麦的研发具有挑战性，但是很值得。故选C。
15．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Dave Hankey owns a seed company in Park River, North Dakota. He told Reuters, “Because of the resistance to genetically modified stuff, the hybrid wheat would be considered better and safer.” He added it would certainly be the public view.( Dave Hankey在北达科他州帕克河拥有一家种子公司。他告诉路透社，‘由于对转基因物质的抵抗力，杂交小麦被认为更好更安全。’他补充说，公众肯定也会是这种看法。)”可知，Dave Hankey认为这种新型的杂交小麦更好且食用更安全，他认为公众的看法和他一致；由此可知，Dave Hankey认为公众对这种杂交小麦也是持支持态度的。故选C。
In a joint effort to enhance public awareness about stroke symptoms and timely action, health experts have recently illustrated the critical importance of early recognition and immediate
response to stroke signs. Among the experts, Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta and Dr. Vipul Gupta highlighted the FAST method as a guide for identifying stroke symptoms quickly. 16 .
Understanding Stroke and the FAST Method
Strokes can strike suddenly. They will lead to devastating neurological damage if not addressed promptly. Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta stresses the suddenness of stroke symptoms. 17 . The FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services. Recognizing these signs can be the difference between life and death.
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While some stroke risk factors, such as age and family history, are beyond individual control, Dr. Vipul Gupta points out that lifestyle choices play a significant role in stroke prevention. High blood pressure, smoking, and obesity are among the modifiable (可改变的) risk factors. 19 . Adopting a healthy lifestyle can also largely decrease the likelihood of experiencing a stroke.
Immediate Actions and Treatment
20 . Dr. Vipul Gupta emphasizes the importance of acting swiftly, even if symptoms appear to recede (逐渐减弱). Early medical intervention can lead to better outcomes and potentially save lives. While awaiting medical help, keeping the stroke victim calm, comfortable, and still is advised. Depending on the type of stroke, treatment options may vary.
A．Controllable Factors and Habits
B．Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
C．Doing regular check-ups is essential for avoiding diseases
D．Individuals can address those factors to lower their stroke risk
E．They emphasized the significance of timely medical intervention
F．Upon recognizing the signs of a stroke, the immediate step is to call emergency services
G．The symptoms can include facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and so on
【答案】16．E 17．G 18．B 19．D 20．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中风（stroke）的症状、重要性及预防措施，并强调了对中风早期识别与及时反应的重要性。
16．根据空格前容“Among the experts, Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta and Dr. Vipul Gupta highlighted the FAST method as a guide for identifying stroke symptoms quickly.(在专家中，Sonia Lal Gupta医生和Vipul Gupta医生强调FAST方法可作为快速识别中风症状的指南)”提到FAST方法可以用于快速识别中风症状。空格后介绍了什么是中风和FAST方法。E选项“他们强调了及时医疗干预的重要性”与上下文的主题——快速识别和及时反应——相呼应，故选E。
17．空格前“Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta stresses the suddenness of stroke symptoms.(Sonia Lal Gupta医生强调中风症状的突发性)”提到Sonia Lal Gupta医生强调中风症状的突发性，下文“The FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services.(FAST代表脸下垂、手臂无力、言语困难和呼叫紧急服务的时间)”是FAST方法的介绍，所以此空是在进一步解释中风症状有哪些。G选项“症状包括面部下垂、手臂无力、言语困难等”直接列举了FAST中的症状，与“the FAST stands for...”的内容对应，故选G。
18．此空为小标题，起到总结段落主旨的作用，空格下的段落“While some stroke risk factors, such as age and family history, are beyond individual control, Dr. Vipul Gupta points out that lifestyle choices play a significant role in stroke prevention. High blood pressure, smoking, and obesity are among the modifiable (可改变的) risk factors.(Vipul Gupta医生指出，虽然有些中风风险因素，如年龄和家族史，是个人无法控制的，但生活方式的选择在中风预防中起着重要作用。高血压、吸烟和肥胖都是可改变的危险因素)”讨论了除了年龄和家族史这些不可控因素外，生活方式的改变对预防中风有很大的影响，即主要是关于风险因素以及一些预防中风的策略，B选项“风险因素和预防策略”符合语境，故选B。
19．空格前“High blood pressure, smoking, and obesity are among the modifiable (可改变的) risk factors.(高血压、吸烟和肥胖都是可改变的危险因素)”提到可改变的（modifiable）中风风险因素，如高血压、吸烟和肥胖。D选项“个人可以解决这些问题以降低他们的中风风险”直接回应了前文提到的可控制因素，强调可通过个人努力减少中风风险，符合上文的论述，故选D。
20．由空格前的段落小标题“Immediate Actions and Treatment(及时行动和治疗)”及空格后“Dr. Vipul Gupta emphasizes the importance of acting swiftly(Vipul Gupta医生强调了迅速采取行动的重要性)”可知，此空应该也是关于迅速采取行动的，F选项“一旦意识到中风的迹象，立即采取的步骤是呼叫急救服务”承前启后，也与文章的主旨——提倡及时应对中风——相契合，故选F。
二、完形填空
One day, Tim came home from school. His face was filled with sadness and 21 . His classmate had said hurtful things to him, 22 Tim to feel upset and discouraged. Listening to Tim, the grandfather, John, sat him down and listened to his 23 . Then he told Tim a story.
“Once, in a dense forest, there lived an oak tree,” said John. “One day, a fierce storm 24 in the forest. The winds blew, the rain 25 , and the whole forest shook with fear. Despite the chaos, the oak tree stayed solid. 26 about the oak tree’s resilience (适应力), a tiny reed in the nearby wetland 27 and asked, “How do you manage to stand firm during the storm ” The oak tree 28 gently, “Dear reed, I sway (摇摆)with the wind instead of resisting it. I 29 that storms are a part of life, just as 30 and misunderstandings are a part of growing up.”
Tim asked his grandfather, “What does this story mean ”
John smiled and said, “In life, we face difficulties and 31 . Stay strong and overcome them with a positive attitude. Don’t let hurtful words bring you down. They are 32 , like storms. Focus on your strength and keep moving forward.”
Tim understood and faced 33 at school with bravery. With his grandfather’s guidance, Tim 34 to be a caring and resilient person who inspired others like his grandfather.
The wise grandfather taught his grandson the 35 of resilience, empathy and the ability to overcome difficulties.
21．A．hope B．confidence C．improvement D．anger
22．A．confusing B．attracting C．causing D．assisting
23．A．dreams B．proposals C．measures D．complaints
24．A．formed B．folded C．floated D．calmed
25．A．survived B．poured C．gathered D．circulated
26．A．Worried B．Serious C．Careful D．Curious
27．A．argued B．expanded C．approached D．spun
28．A．quarrelled B．pressed C．appealed D．replied
29．A．hear B．understand C．doubt D．fear
30．A．patterns B．blanks C．troubles D．talents
31．A．conflicts B．permits C．theories D．voyages
32．A．convincing B．temporary C．direct D．true
33．A．greetings B．accusations C．challenges D．attempts
34．A．grew up B．showed up C．came in D．set off
35．A．root B．importance C．output D．discovery
【答案】
21．D 22．C 23．D 24．A 25．B 26．D 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．C 31．A 32．B 33．C 34．A 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是蒂姆在睿智的祖父教导下认识到适应力、同理心和克服困难的能力的重要性，最终成长为一个有爱心、有韧性的人。
21．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的脸上充满了悲伤和愤怒。A. hope希望；B. confidence自信；C. improvement 改善；D. anger生气。根据上文的“with sadness”和下文“His classmate had said hurtful things to him”可知，anger与sadness匹配，此处指蒂姆的表情是悲伤和生气的。故选D。
22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的同学对他说了些伤人的话，使蒂姆感到沮丧和沮丧。A. confusing使困惑；B. attracting吸引；C. causing引起；D. assisting帮助。根据下文“Tim to feel upset and discouraged.”可知，同学们的行为引起Tim不好的情绪。故选C。
23．考查名词词义辨析。句意：听了蒂姆的话，爷爷，约翰，让他坐下来，听他的抱怨。A. dreams梦想；B. proposals建议；C. measures方法；D. complaints抱怨。根据“His classmate had said hurtful things to him”和“Tim to feel upset and discouraged.”可知，他向爷爷抱怨自己的委屈。故选D。
24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，森林里刮起了一场猛烈的风暴。A. formed形成；B. folded折叠；C. floated漂浮；D. calmed使冷静。根据上文“a fierce storm”可知，森林刮起了风暴，即形成了风暴。故选A。
25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：风在刮，雨在下，整个森林都在恐惧中颤抖。A. survived幸存；B. poured倾倒，倾盆而下；C. gathered聚集；D. circulated循环。根据上文“the rain”可知，天下起了大雨，倾泻而下。故选B。
26．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：附近湿地上的一棵小芦苇对橡树的坚韧感到好奇，走近问道:“你是如何在暴风雨中站稳的 ”A. Worried担忧的；B. Serious严肃的，认真的；C. Careful细心的；D. Curious好奇的。根据下文“How do you manage to stand firm during the storm ”可知，小芦苇对橡树的行为充满好奇。故选D。
27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：附近湿地上的一棵小芦苇对橡树的坚韧感到好奇，靠近问道:“你是如何在暴风雨中站稳的 ”A. argued辩论；B. expanded扩充，展开；C. approached靠近；D. spun旋转。根据“a tiny reed in the nearby wetland ”可知，附近的小芦苇由于好奇，靠近橡树询问。故选C。
28．考查动词词义辨析。句意：橡树温柔地回答:“亲爱的reed，我随风摇摆，而不是抵抗它。”我知道风暴是生活的一部分，就像烦恼和误解是成长的一部分一样。”A. quarrelled争吵；B. pressed按，压；C. appealed吸引；D. replied回答。根据下文“Dear reed, I sway (摇摆)with the wind instead of resisting it.”可知，橡树温柔地回答。故选D。
29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：橡树温柔地回答:“亲爱的reed，我随风摇摆，而不是抵抗它”我知道风暴是生活的一部分，就像烦恼和误解是成长的一部分一样。”A. hear听见；B. understand明白，理解；C. doubt怀疑；D. fear害怕。根据下文“storms are a part of life”可知，我明白了一个道理。故选B。
30．考查名词词义辨析。句意：橡树温柔地回答：“亲爱的reed，我随风摇摆，而不是抵抗它。”我知道风暴是生活的一部分，就像烦恼和误解是成长的一部分一样。”A. patterns模式；B. blanks空白；C. troubles麻烦；D. talents人才，才能。根据下文“misunderstandings are a part of growing up.”可知，此处指生活中的“麻烦和误解”。故选C。
31．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在生活中，我们面临困难和冲突。A. conflicts冲突；B. permits允许；C. theories理论；D. voyages航行。根据上文“In life, we face difficulties”可知，conflicts与“困难”构成并列，此处指生活中的困难和冲突。故选A。
32．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们是暂时的，就像风暴一样。A. convincing令人信服的；B. temporary临时的，暂时的；C. direct直接的；D. true真实的。根据下文“like storms. Focus on your strength and keep moving forward.”可知，困难和冲突都是暂时的。故选B。
33．考查名词词义辨析。句意：蒂姆理解并勇敢地面对学校的挑战。A. greetings问候；B. accusations控告；C. challenges挑战；D. attempts企图。根据“Tim understood and”可知，此处指勇敢面对“挑战”。故选C。
34．考查动词短语辨析。句意：在祖父的指导下，蒂姆成长为一个有爱心、有韧性的人，激
励着像他祖父一样的人。A. grew up长大；B. showed up出现；C. came in进来；D. set off出发，开始。根据下文“to be a caring and resilient person who inspired others like his grandfather. ”可知，蒂姆长成了一个有爱心的人。故选A。
35．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位睿智的祖父教导他的孙子适应力、同理心和克服困难的能力的重要性。A. root 根；B. importance重要性；C. output产量；D. discovery发现。根据“who inspired others like his grandfather.”退知，蒂姆知道了适应力、同理心和克服困难的能力的重要性。故选B。
三、语法填空
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。
A study in the journal Nature suggests that the color of our oceans is changing due to climate change. Over the past 20 years, low-latitude oceans 36 (become) greener. It’s well established that rising global temperatures, 37 (drive) by the burning of fossil fuels, are making dramatic changes to our oceans, from increasing sea levels and intensifying storms to acidifying (酸化) the water itself.
38 NASA satellite known as Aqua just celebrated its 21st birthday in May, making it one of the longest still-running space probes. It has collected a lot of data on the color of our oceans, which is 39 (actual) an essential climate variable (变量) and can reflect changes in ocean ecosystems. After analyzing the data, researchers found that, 40 average, our oceans are becoming greener, with significant shifts in about 56% of the ocean surface.
The 41 (result) suggest that the effects of climate change are already being felt in surface marine microbial (微生物) ecosystems, 42 those effects have not yet been detected. Therefore, the findings might be useful for ocean 43 (conserve) and management. For instance, knowledge of places 44 the surface-ocean microbial ecosystem is changing might be useful for identifying regions of the open ocean 45 (set) up marine protected areas.
【答案】
36．have become 37．driven 38．A 39．actually 40．on 41．results 42．but 43．conservation 44．where 45．to set
【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了由于气候变化，我们海洋的颜色正在发生变化。
36．考查动词时态。句意：在过去的20年里，低纬度的海洋变得更加绿色。分析句子结构可知，本句缺少谓语，所以become作本句谓语，根据时间状语Over the past 20 years，应该用现在完成时，主语是low-latitude oceans为复数。故填have become。
37．考查非谓语动词。句意：众所周知，燃烧化石燃料导致的全球气温上升正在给我们的海洋带来巨大变化，从海平面上升、风暴加剧到海水酸化。分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词are making，所以drive用非谓语形式，根据空后的by应该用过去分词表被动。故填driven。
38．考查冠词。句意：美国宇航局的一颗名为Aqua的卫星刚刚在5月庆祝了它的21岁生日，这使它成为仍在运行的最长的太空探测器之一。分析句子结构可知，satellite为可数名词，句中用的单数，前应用不定冠词修饰，NASA为辅音音素开头，用a修饰，位于句首，应大写。故填A。
39．考查副词。句意：它收集了很多关于海洋颜色的数据，这实际上是一个重要的气候变量，可以反映海洋生态系统的变化。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰句子，应该用副词修饰。故填actually。
40．考查介词。句意：在分析数据后，研究人员发现，平均而言，我们的海洋正在变得更加绿色，大约56%的海洋表面发生了重大变化。分析句子结构可知，此处考查固定搭配：on average意为“平均起来”。故填on。
41．考查名词。句意：研究结果表明，气候变化的影响已经在表层海洋微生物生态系统中感受到，但这些影响尚未被探测到。分析句子结构可知，空前是冠词，所以空处应填名词作主语，根据suggest没有三单形式，所以应该用复数形式。故填results。
42．考查连词。句意：研究结果表明，气候变化的影响已经在表层海洋微生物生态系统中感受到，但这些影响尚未被探测到。根据前文“the effects of climate change are already being felt in surface marine microbial (微生物) ecosystems”以及后文“those effects have not yet been detected.”两句间是转折关系，用but连接。故填but。
43．考查名词。句意：因此，研究结果可能对海洋保护和管理有用。分析句子结构可知，空处和后文的management并列，一起作宾语，conserve的名词形式是conservation。故填conservation。
44．考查定语从句。句意：例如，了解海洋表面微生物生态系统正在发生变化的地方，可能有助于确定开放海洋的区域，以建立海洋保护区。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是places，在从句中作地点状语，用where引导。故填where。
45．考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，了解海洋表面微生物生态系统正在发生变化的地方，可能有助于确定开放海洋的区域，以建立海洋保护区。分析句子结构可知。本句已有谓语动词might be，所以set用非谓语形式，此处表目的，应该用不定式形式。故填to set。
四、书信写作
46．假如你是李华，本周末国外友好学校学生将参观你校的“菜园”。菜园是学生平时种菜种花的地方。请用英文准备一篇解说词。内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 相关介绍。
Hello everyone,
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【答案】One possible version:
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our school's vegetable garden! We are thrilled to have students from our friendly school abroad visiting our garden this weekend.
Our vegetable garden is a place where students come to plant and nurture a variety of vegetables and flowers. It provides a hands-on learning experience for our students, teaching them about the importance of labour. We students have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to maintain this garden, and we are excited to share the fruits of our labour with you.
We hope you enjoy exploring our vegetable garden and learning about the joys of gardening. Thank you for visiting us today!
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英文写一篇解说词，向国外友好学校学生介绍学校的“菜园”。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的，兴奋的：thrilled→excited/delighted
愉悦，快乐：joy → happiness/pleasure/delight
维持，维护：maintain→keep
提供：provide…for→ offer…to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：We are thrilled to have students from our friendly school abroad visiting our garden this weekend.
拓展句：We are thrilled that students from our friendly school abroad have come to visit our garden this weekend.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Our vegetable garden is a place where students come to plant and nurture a variety of vegetables and flowers.（运用了where引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】It provides a hands-on learning experience for our students, teaching them about the importance of labour.（运用了现在分词短语做状语的非谓语动词）
47. 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。
Lucas Brighton is a kind and intelligent 12 year old boy. His family enjoyed traveling together, and when they planned the trip to India, as they loved learning about unique cultures.
They arrived at the airport hours in advance. To pass the time, Lucas’ parents went to the shops, while the little boy sat nearby quietly waiting, until he realized the man next to him was crying.” Hi, mister. Are you okay ” the boy asked. At first, the man did not answer. “ Where are you about to fly ” He asked. Finally, the man spoke up.
“I’m supposed to fly back home to India. I promised my mother that I would come home for her 65th birthday, but I lost my plane ticket.” the man said. “I’d be saving up for this ticket for such a long time. I can’t afford another ticket now.” he sighed.
Lucas felt really sorry for the man. Soon the boy saw his parents returning from the shops. Quickly he stood up and, before his parents could come closer, he leaned toward the man and said, “Check under your seat. Isn’t that the ticket Maybe you can ask the ground staff to change it to your name.”
The man, Sinan, was at first confused. But when Lucas left, he checked under his seat and saw a ticket lying there. It wasn’t his, but he was desperate. So he did Lucas told him.
He handed the ticket to the woman at the counter, and as he waited, He saw Lucas’ father shouting at him. “How could you be so careless and lose your ticket ”
At that moment, Sinan realized whose ticket it was under his seat. But just as he did, the
woman at the counter spoke to him, “Excuse me, sir. I believe this is that boy’s missing ticket ” She pointed to Lucas.
Upon overhearing what the woman said, Lucas’ father turned towards to Sinan and shouted,
“You are a thief. Why do you have my son’s ticket I’m calling the police.”
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“Dad, wait!” Lucas stepped in before things could get worse.
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Sinan couldn’t believe he’d be given the second chance to go home.
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“Dad, wait!” Lucas stepped in before things could get worse. “Don’t get mad at him! I lied! I didn't lose my ticket. I left it on the floor on purpose so that this mister could use it to go back home to India and be with her mother on her 65th birthday. He lost his ticket and he can't afford another one, but we can. So please, Dad, let this go!” Lucas begged. Suddenly feeling bad for Sinan, Lucas ' dad said, “I'll buy you your own ticket. You can take the same flight as ours.”
Sinan couldn't believe he'd been given a second chance to go home. When they arrived in India, Sinan gave her address and phone number to Lucas and said, “My mother's birthday is in three days. If you are still in the area, please come and join us.” Three days later, Lucas and his parents attended the party, which turned out to be the coolest and funniest day of their vacation. “We went to India to learn more about your culture, and this was the best way to do just that! Thank you, Sinan.” Lucas ' dad smiled and said.
