宜宾市高2023级高二上期末模拟考试
英语试题
(考试时间: 120分钟 试卷满分: 150分)
注意事项:
1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题) 两部分。答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答第I卷时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 回答第Ⅱ卷时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分 30 分)
注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do we know about Tom
A. He plays drums in a band.
B. He loves playing the guitar.
C. He's just finished a piano lesson.
2. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. An outing. B. A gym workout. C. A nearby beach.
3. How can the man's recipe be described
A. It's a reward. B. It's a problem. C. It's a success.
4. Why does the woman sound unhappy
A. Her ice cream melted.
B. She doesn't like cold weather.
C. She couldn't enjoy her chocolate.
5. What problem do the speakers have
A. The waiting line is too long.
B. They can't find the checkout.
C. The movie tickets are sold out.
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。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. At a train station. B. At Tom's house. C. In a meeting room.
7. How does the woman probably feel in the end
A. Worried. B. Relieved. C. Angry.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Organizing an event. B. Reporting some news. C. Conducting an interview.
9. What is Charles Martin's family mainly worried about
A. That his health condition will become worse.
B. That his duties at home and school will be affected.
C. That his efforts in the community won't be recognized.
10. How does Charles Martin plan to remove his family's concerns
A. By talking to his teacher.
B. By quitting the community project.
C. By involving his family in community work.
听下面一段对话,回答第11 至第13 三个小题。
11. What is one reason for the woman to live with her parents
A. The financial benefits. B. The emotional support.C. The home-cooked meals.
12. What does the man say about contributing to household expenses
A. It's a step toward gaining independence.
B. It's a way to avoid answering parental questions.
C. It's a more economical option compared to renting.
13. What is the man's attitude to the woman's problem with her parent
A. Ambiguous. B. Indifferent. C. Understanding.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student.
15. What month is it now
A. September. B. October. C. November.
16. What sport was the man involved in
A. Football. B. Swimming. C. Basketball.
17. What does the man probably want to be in the future
A. An artist. B. An athlete. C. A doctor.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What is the speaker's profession most likely
A. An athlete. B. A fitness coach. C. A health care provider.
19. How often should people make a change in their workout plans
A. Every two months. B. Once a month. C. Every two weeks.
20. How does the speaker suggest balancing workout intensity throughout the week
A. By only doing light activities.
B. By planning exercise and rest properly.
C. By engaging in the same workout every day.
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
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour from London
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio on this trip. With round-trip transfers from central London and a comprehensive visit to the Studio, this tour serves as a perfect option for Potterheads of all ages to explore the original sets of Harry Potter movies and uncover the behind-the-screen secrets.
Activities & Highlights
On arrival, go inside to explore the spectacular space where magic items and buildings presented in the much-loved Harry Potter movies are laid out with stunning effects. Viewing some of the beautifully crafted costumes, wandering through the iconic Diagon Alley and using the tools sold in the magic shop can set free your inner witch or wizard. Your courage will be truly tested as you step onto Platform9% and catch the train to the unknown, or brave the Forbidden Forest filled with mysterious creatures. Dumbledore’ s office, Hogwarts Express and the Great Hall all stand out due to the advanced animation technology and special effects. Also, take time to shop for the movie-themed souvenirs at the gift store and take them home.
Inclusions
●Entry ticket to The Making of Harry Potter at the Studio.
●Round-trip transfers from Central London in air-conditioned coaches.
● Services of a professional representative at the Studio.
●Meals charged and digital guides available in 10 different languages at extra costs.
Meeting & Drop-off
Meeting point: Victoria Coach Station,164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, UK.
Drop-off: the tour concludes at the same start point.
Additional Information
●Tickets can't be canceled or rescheduled when booking is confirmed.
●Wheelchair is accessible.
●Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
21. What can people do at the Studio
A. Wearing delicate costumes. B. Receiving some souvenirs.
C. Experiencing vivid special effects. D. Watching Harry Potter movie series.
22. What do we know about the tour
A. It is not wheelchair friendly.
B. It provides paid digital guides.
C. It allows children to tour the Studio alone.
D. It includes pick-up service at different areas.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A travel blog. B. A film magazine.
C. An academic essay. D. A ticket-booking website.
B
When you think of a typical American, who do you picture A pretty blond white American like Taylor Swift or a handsome black American like basketball star Michael Jordan In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like neither of these people.
Back in the year 1500, the average American was a brown-skinned hunter-gatherer who probably rode a horse and wore clothing made from animal skins. Today, the ancestors of these people are broadly referred to as“Native Americans”, “American Indians” or simply“Indians”.
When the European settlement of North America began, there was intense conflict between settlers from overseas and these native people. In 1830, former US president Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. This act required all Indians to migrate to west of the Mississippi River to allow for the expansion of the US. American Indians were treated as a military“enemy” until 1924, when the few Indians still alive at that point were granted US citizenship. That was the first time that the US government formally recognized the rights of Indians.
While the story of the American Indians has been a sad one, their legacy is still felt every day in the US. Many US geographical names come from Indian languages, such as Ohio, Topeka, Kansas and the Potomac River. At the same time, there are many successful academics and other important US leaders who are descended(是…的后裔) from Indians. And nowadays, more and more history classes in US public schools are educating students about how Indians suffered during the settlement of the US.
Although what happened cannot be undone, we can learn at least one thing from the sad history of the Indians: If we want a better future, we must look carefully and honestly at the past.
24. Why does the writer mention Taylor Swift and Michael Jordan
A. To challenge readers' ideas of a typical American.
B. To support the writer's point on American identity.
C. To provide typical examples of native Americans.
D. To compare their appearances with typical Americans.
25. How were the American Indians treated in the middle of the 19th century
A. They were granted US citizenship.
B. They were regarded as a military“enemy”.
C. They were required to live along the Mississippi River.
D. They were asked to leave the country by the US government.
26. Which of the following aspects shows the American Indian legacy today
A. Origins of names of some places.
B. Popularity of the Indian language.
C. Success of the Academic and other important US leaders.
D. More and more history classes in American public schools.
27. What is the author's attitude toward the history of American Indians
A. It should be ignored to move on.
B. It holds little interest for him.
C. It's hurtful to be reminded of it.
D. It's valuable to reflect on it.
C
Culture, by which scientists mean that animals learn from each other to overcome problems, seems to be increasingly common across the animal kingdom. Alice Bridges, a behavioral ecologist at Anglia Ruskin University in England, wondered whether insects like bumblebees might have a capacity for it, too.
To study culture in bumblebees in the lab, she built a puzzle box out of Petri dishes(培养皿) with a reward of super sweet sugar water at the bottom of it. Bridges cut a small hole in the lid to create a spinning top that can be turned by pushing the red dot clockwise or the blue dot counter-clockwise. Then, she trained some bees to push the red dot to get the sugar water and others to push the blue dot. Next, Bridges put these trained bees into different colonies(群体) along with the puzzle boxes.
It wasn't all fun and games, however, and the experiment ultimately played itself out. In colonies where the tutor bee had originally learned to push the red dot, the other bees in the colony usually pushed the red dot. In colonies where the tutor bee was trained to push the blue dot, their fellow bees tended to do the same. In the control colonies where there were no tutors, the bees sometimes learned how to open the boxes, but never as efficiently or reliably.
The conclusion is that bumblebees can pass on certain behaviors. However, because bumblebee colonies collapse before winter, there's little chance a tradition could get passed down from generation to generation. So, Bridges is planning future work on insects whose colonies last for years, like stingless bees.
That truth, summarizes Whiten, a cognitive zoologist at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, is that all we have discovered about animal culture means that human culture, once thought unique, did not emerge‘out of the blue’ but has obviously built on deep evolutionary foundations.
28. How was Alice Bridges' study conducted
A. By analyzing the data.
B. By observing the tutor bees.
C. By studying the previous experiment.
D. By comparing the results in different groups.
29. What does the phrase“play itself out” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Come to an end.
B. Cause confusion.
C. Reach a conclusion.
D. Become entertaining.
30. Why is Alice Bridges turning to insects like stingless bees for future work
A. Because they may pass down traditions across generations.
B. Because they may have more complex cultural behaviors.
C. Because they may be easier to observe in the lab.
D. Because they may learn more efficiently.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Alice Bridges discovered a new species of bees.
B. Animals’ learning behaviors suggest a form of culture.
C. Bumblebees have the ability to solve complex puzzles.
D. Culture on evolutionary foundations is unique to human.
D
Confirmation bias refers to people's tendency to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs. While it's usually subconscious, its impacts are significant. It can cloud people's judgement and decision-making processes.
One explanation for confirmation bias is that it is an efficient way to process information, Humans are constantly fed with information and cannot possibly take the time to carefully process each piece. It is adaptive for humans to rely on subconscious, automatic judgement that contribute to the efficiency. Another reason why people show confirmation bias is to protect their self-worth, People like to feel good about themselves, and discovering a belief they highly value is incorrect makes them feel bad about themselves. Therefore, confirmation bias will encourage them to disregard the information contrary to their belief.
Researches show that confirmation bias is strong and widespread. In studies examining my-side bias, people were able to generate and remember more reasons supporting their side of a controversial issue than the opposing side. Only when a researcher directly asked people to generate arguments against their own beliefs were they able to do so. It is not that people are incapable of generating arguments that are contrary to their beliefs, but, rather, people are not motivated to do so.
Confirmation bias also surfaces in interpersonal communication. When interacting with people who perceivers think have certain personalities, the perceivers will ask questions that are biased toward supporting the perceivers’ beliefs. If a new roommate is expected to be friendly and outgoing, Maria may ask her if she likes to go to parties rather than asking if she often studies in the library.
Confirmation bias may lead to incomplete and misinterpreted understanding of an issue or topic, as crucial information may be overlooked or dismissed. Thus, to avoid it, people are supposed to diversify the sources of information accessed as seeking multiple perspectives brings a broader understanding of the subject matter and allows for well-rounded decision-making. Another way is to actively challenge the bias by questioning assumptions and relying on evidence rather than personal opinions, which helps us consciously recognize informational biases and minimize their impact.
32. Why do people show confirmation bias
A. To help maintain their dignity. B. To prevent shallow judgements.
C. To handle complex information. D. To develop their logical reasoning.
33. What did the studies in Paragraph 3 find
A. People couldn't produce arguments against their belief.
B. Information supporting people's belief often won preference.
C. It took considerable motivation to face controversial issues.
D. People focused on information concerning the opposing side.
34. How does the writer illustrate confirmation bias in communication
A. By making comparison. B. By giving an example.
C. By introducing a study. D. By defining a concept.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. The role of my-side bias in enhancing people's own beliefs.
B. The effects of information overload on decision-making process.
C. The impact of confirmation bias on interpersonal communication.
D. Understanding of confirmation bias and strategies to overcome it.
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。
Managing Conflict with Humor
Laughter is a powerful tool. 36 Here's how to use humor to resolve disagreements and strengthen your relationships.
Make sure you' re both in on the joke. Humor can help you overcome conflict only when both parties are in on the joke. 37 If he or she isn't likely to appreciate the joke, don't say or do it, even if it's“all in good fun”. When the joking is one sided rather than mutual, it can damage the relationship.
38 Humor helps you face challenges in life. But there are times when humor is not healthy. For example, sometimes it is used as a cover for avoiding painful emotions. You can be funny about the truth, but hiding the truth isn't funny. When you do that, you create confusion and mistrust in your relationships.
Develop a smart sense of humor. Some find it easier than others to use humor, especially in tense situations. If your efforts aren't going over well, start by using self-deprecating(自嘲的) humor. We all love people who don't take themselves too seriously. After all, nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes. So, if you' re having a bad hair day, make a joke about it. 39
Tap into(发掘) your playful side. It's understandable to fear rejection when attempting humor. However, it's important to point out that you don't need to be a comedian to use humor to manage conflict. The point isn't to impress the other person, but simply to lighten the mood. 40 It can lower the other person's defenses and put you both in a more positive state of mind.
A. Some jokes are easy to understand.
B. Avoid humor when facing challenges.
C. Don't use humor to cover up other emotions.
D. So it's important to be sensitive to the other person.
E. Therefore, don't be afraid to simply act silly like a kid.
F. It brings people closer, managing conflict, and reducing tension.
G. Even if the joke falls flat, the only person you risk offending is yourself.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time, which make us close to each other. Now that she is in college, our busy schedules keep us at a 41 . I'm not going to42 her to go to school or pick her up after school. I won't know when she's mad or when she's happy. Here's a little story of our new 43 .
A week ago, my daughter wanted to 44 , so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I drove to 45 her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out46 to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what It was beyond your 47 : I was sleeping like a log! I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not 48 .
Research shows that parents are 49 when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to 50 , how can I, as a parent, remain51 to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes
We may have to 52 the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That's how I ventured into the world of social media, following her 53 and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this virtual presence, the physical gap is54 and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that55 , however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
41. A. loss B. distance C. shelter D. rate
42. A. force B. require C. prevent D. accompany
43. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution
44. A. check out B. take over C. catch up D. break away
45. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed
46. A. by taxi B. in person C. in private D. by text
47 A. suspect B. expectation C.compare D. control
48. A. available B. interested C. willing D. guilty
49. A. worried B. anxious C. relieved D. astonished
50. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish
51. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant
52. A. voice B. ignore C. transform D. continue
53. A. footsteps B. tips C. updates D. concepts
54. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged
55. A. college B. change C. relationship D.communication
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或所给单词的正确形式。
People have backbones and so does Beijing. Its“backbone” is the central axis, 56 line that smartly organizes buildings in the city. The Central Axis of Beijing, a remarkable symbol of the city's history and culture, 57 (run) through important landmarks like the Forbidden City and Tian’ anmen Square and showcases the architectural grandeur and historical significance of Beijing. “The idea behind the Beijing Central Axis dates back to the Kaogongji《考工记》 58(write) before 221 BC. This book explains how to plan a capital city,” said Lyu Zhou, director of the National Heritage Center at Tsinghua University. It 59 (list) as a world heritage site by the UNESCO in July, 2024. The recent inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into the UNESCO World Heritage List is a 60 (recognize) of its unique value. It attracts tourists from all over the world 61 (experience) the charm of ancient and modern Beijing.
Currently, Beijing ranks top among cities worldwide by number of World Heritage Sites. With the 62 (late) addition of the Central Axis, the city is now home to eight World Heritage Sites, which are distributed across districts such as Dongcheng, Xicheng, Haidian, Tongzhou, Yanqing, Changping and Fangshan.
“Behind the success is the unfailing support of the city's policymakers 63 highly value cultural heritage and have rolled out a series of policies and regulations, 64 (provide)a guarantee for the protection and management of the world heritage sites,” Zhou added. There is no denying that the Central Axis of Beijing deserves to be well preserved 65 us and all the people of future generations to enjoy.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假设你是校英文报“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏的编辑 Jessica, 收到一封署名为 Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰:在学校举行的 Rising Stars Challenge篮球比赛中,球技不错的班队却接连输掉比赛,作为队长自己非常苦闷。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下:
1.表示理解并给予安慰;
2.提出问题解决措施(至少两点) 。
注意: 1. 词数80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Worried,
Yours,
Jessica
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。
There was a little boy named Johnson, who lived with his father in their attractive little cottage near a forest. They didn't have much but were content with the little they had. Every day after he came home from school, Johnson would accompany his father to the forest to collect firewood.
One day, when Johnson was in the forest collecting wood, he came across a puppy (幼犬) which seemed to be all alone. Johnson looked here and there for his owner but in vain. So he picked him up, put him under his shirt and carried him home. Having reached home, he said to his father, “Dad, I found a little puppy alone in the forest! Can we keep him, please ” Feeling Johnson's happiness, his father couldn't decide whether to keep the puppy or not at the time. He told him, “Oh, Johnson, that's the cutest puppy I' ve ever seen! But we don't have much. What will we do about his food and sleeping arrangement ” Johnson replied, “It's OK. I' ll give him half of my meals and let him sleep with me in my bedroom.” Hearing this, Johnson's father just nodded. Johnson was wild with joy and he named the puppy Rigo.
From that day onwards. Johnson and Rigo became the best friends. Rigo followed Johnson wherever he went. When Johnson went to school, Rigo would patiently wait outside the classroom till the classes ended. At night, Rigo slept next to Johnson on his tiny bed and dreamed sweet dreams.
On one particular day, Rigo was sick, unable to follow Johnson so he stayed at home. That day it rained heavily, and the roads everywhere turned slippery(湿滑的). On his way home, Johnson was trying to reach home as soon as possible, as he imagined Rigo waiting for him and keeping him warm. Unfortunately, Johnson missed seeing a hole at the side of the road and fell down the hole! He cried for help, hoping to be heard by passers-by. But due to the loud thundering and noise of the heavy rain, no one heard him.
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。
Paragraph 1:
Johnson was trapped in the hole, not knowing whether he could be rescued.
Paragraph 2:
Rigo barked and ran around the hole anxiously.
高二上期末模拟考试英语学科答案及详解
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
1~5 BACAA 6~10 ABCBC 11~15ACCBA 16~20 BCBAB
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)
21~25CBDAB 26~30 ADDCA 31~35BABBD
第二节 (共5 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
36~40FDCGE
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分,满分15分)
41~45 BDACA 46~50DBACB 51~55 DCCDB
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
56. a 57. runs 58. written 59. was listed 60. recognition
61. to experience 62. latest 63. who/ that 64. providing 65. for
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节【参考范文】
Dear Worried,
I am terribly sorry to know that you are having such a bad time at the moment. Actually, everyone will go through terrible experience so that you are not alone. There is no need to feel frustrated or desperate.
When it comes to the problem which annoys you, I want to offer some tips as follows. Firstly, when we encounter difficulties, it is of great significance to communicate genuinely. Talented as your teammates are, it is not the individual skills but the strong team spirit that matters most in a match. Secondly, as captain, you are supposed to practice hard and enhance your skills, which can set a good example for other teammates to follow. Thirdly, don't hesitate to turn to your coach for help.
I am firmly convinced that with good cooperation, hard work and perseverance, you and your teammates will secure triumphant success in the upcoming matches.
第二节 (满分25分)
【解析】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了小男孩 Johnson在森林中捡到一只小狗,约翰逊的父亲因为家境贫穷而不想养这只小狗,但是 Johnson非常坚持,所以他的父亲同意了。有一天,Johnson在回家的路上遇到了大雨,不慎掉到了一个洞中。Johnson的父亲看见儿子放学后久久没有回家,所以就和邻居一块去寻找儿子。幸运的是,Johnson捡的那只小狗发现了 Johnson 并成功救出了他。
[详解]1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Johnson被困在洞里,不知道自己能否获救。”可知,第一段既要描写 Johnson 心理状态(渴望被救以及感到绝望) 又描写 Johnson的小狗在寻找的过程中找到了他。
②由第二段首句内容“Rigo焦急地绕着洞狂吠着。”可知,第二段可描写人们在小狗的帮助下一起把 Johnson救了上来。
2.续写线索:掉入洞中——父亲找人寻找——小狗发现—引起注意——成功救援
3.词汇激活
情绪类: ①担心: be worried/ be concerned
②感谢每个人: thank everyone/ be grateful to everyone
行为类: ①四处搜寻: searched high and low/ look for around
②紧紧拥抱: hug sb tightly/ throw one's arms around sb
③帮助某人: help sb / give sb a hand
【点睛][高分句型 1] When they looked into it, they found Johnson sitting and shivering in the darkness, wet and cold.(运用连词 when 引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型 2] Everyone cheered, Rigo jumping around happily.(运用独立主格结构用法)
【范文赏析】
Paragraph 1:
Johnson was trapped in the hole, not knowing whether he could be rescued. So loud did Johnson thought his lungs would burst, but there was no response. As time went on, there was no sign of rescue, Johnson felt desperate. It had become very late, and Johnson's father was worried at home. He called the neighbors, and they formed a search party to find Johnson. Rigo too, was worried, and so he joined them all. They searched high and low but still couldn't find Johnson. Rigo used his keen sense of smell and went sniffing everywhere. Then Rigo came closer to the hole.
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Rigo barked and ran around the hole anxiously. Rigo's behavior drew the search party's attention, and they ran towards the hole. When they looked into it, they found Johnson sitting and trembling in the darkness, wet and cold. Some people comforted Johnson gently while others fetched a rope quickly and dropped it down to Johnson. He held onto one end and then they pulled him up. Everyone cheered, Rigo jumping around happily. Johnson's father hugged him tightly. Johnson thanked everyone for helping him and hugged Rigo lovingly for being his best friend and hero that saved his life.