明德中学2025年上学期期中考试
高二年级英语试卷
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5 分)
【答案】1. A2. B3. B
【答案】4. A5. C6. B7. D
【答案】8. B9. D10. C11.A
【答案】12. D13. B14. A15. A
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分)
【答案】16. F17. B18. A19. G20. E
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完型填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
【答案】21.B22.A23.B24.C25.D26.A27.C28.B29.D30.A
31. B32. C33. D34. A35. D
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】36. diving
37. burnt##burned
38. to abandon
39. dragged
40. that41. arrival
42. remarkable
43. Fortunately
44. on45. whose
第四部分写作(共两节；满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46.
【答案】Dear fellow students,
As guardians of cultural legacy, we are obliged to protect the endangered Ming-Qing architectural complex in
our city. These centuries-old structures, with their intricate wood carvings and symmetrical courtyards, stand as a
living testament to ancient Chinese wisdom.
They have coexisted with our community, silently narrating stories of our ancestors’ craftsmanship and
spiritual pursuits. However, these treasures now face triple mercial expansion projects threaten to
dismantle their original layouts, while weathering and fungal decay silently erode their beams. Moreover,
insufficient maintenance funds have left many buildings in precarious conditions.
Topreserve this heritage, we should act immediately. Firstly, let’s petition cultural authorities by signing an
online appeal on the official heritage website before June 15th. Secondly, join our “GuardianAlliance” to
participate in weekend clean-ups and documentation work. We’llalso host photography exhibitions on campus to
showcase their beauty, bridging historical values with modern appreciation.
Our generation must become the voice for these silent historians. Together,we can turn nostalgia into
actionable preservation!
Student Union
May 20, 2025
第二节(满分25分)
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【答案】However,thesebookswerefarfrom enough. Toensure the children could read more books, Sadiya took
a picture of the library and posted it on Facebook, asking people to donate books. Not long after her post, thousands
ofbookscamefloodingin.Sadiya,heruncle,andhercousinspenttwoweekscheckingandclassifyingthebooks.
Movedbyherspirit,herfamilystartedtounderstandherdesiretohelppeopleandhelpedherarrangethosebooks
ontheshelves.AlthoughSadiyawasexhausted,shefeltitwasallworthitwhenshesawthetidylibraryfilledwith
books.
Witheverythingready,thelibraryfinallyopened.Severalchildrensteppedincuriouslyandweresurprised
bywhattheysaw.Theroomwasveryattractive.Astimewentby,moreandmorechildrencameinside.Sadiya
organizedscholarshipsforthechildrenandgatheredagroupofvolunteerstostartlibrariesinneighboringvillages
aswell.Sadiya’seffortsopenedthedoortowisdomforthechildreninDeora,andwouldsurelymakeagreat
differenceintheirlives.Sadiyaknewthatshewouldn’tstop.Thiswasafirststeptowardsmakingsurethepeople
of her village were better-educated and had the opportunity to develop new skills.
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高二年级英语试卷
时量：120 分钟 满分：150 分
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在
答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在
试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸
和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does the boy mention Carol
A. She lost her timetable.
B. She has the boy’s notebook.
C. She is waiting for the boy.
2. What will the woman probably do with the postcard
A. Buy it. B. Sign it. C. Send it.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. On the beach. C. At a concert.
4. What fruit does the boy eat in the morning
A. Apples. B. Bananas. C. Peaches.
5. What does the man dislike about the trip
A. Shopping.
B. Tourist attractions.
C. Means of transportation.
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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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is Jessica reading
A. Job ads. B. Sports news. C. Technology news.
7. What does the man suggest Jessica do
A. Work in an advertising agency.
B. Study computer science.
C. Check out a website.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Why does Zack look tired
A. He stayed up watching a movie.
B. He did experiments all night.
C. He had a strange dream.
9. How does the woman feel about the movie
A. Frightened. B. Interested. C. Impressed.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends.
B. Coach and player.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
11. Why doesn’t the man do much exercise now
A. He isn’t into sports.
B. He’s busy with his studies.
C. The sports center moved away.
12. What does the woman think of swimming now
A. Boring. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
13. What will the man do next
A. Go to school.
B. Learn to swim.
C. Play volleyball.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Where are the speakers
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A. In Canada. B. In Japan. C. In America.
15. Which place does the man invite the woman to go on Sunday
A. Stanley Park. B. The North Shore. C. Lions Gate Bridge.
16. What is Whistler famous for according to the man
A. A walkway. B. Magazines. C. Winter sports.
17. What do we know about the woman
A. She works for a magazine.
B. She is good at skiing.
C. She is a visitor.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. When will the parade begin
A. At 3: 00 p. m. B. At 2: 00 p. m. C. At 10: 00 a. m.
19. What will happen during the parade according to the speaker
A. Money will be raised for charities.
B The mayor will give a speech.
C. Parks will be cleared up.
20 What are the scientists trying to do
A. Find the exact position of the giant butterfly.
B. Do research on butterflies.
C. Protect rare insects.
第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 个小题；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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
June is around the corner, meaning summer is almost here! we’ve asked our book critics for some advice:
What upcoming fiction and nonfiction are they most looking forward to reading Here’s a look:
Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope
I was hooked when I first saw the gorgeous cover for Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. But
the novel’s premise put it at the top of my summer reading list. Penelope is known for unforgettable characters,
world—building, beautiful writing and robust Storytelling. Her latest work, inspired by actual events —the
drowned Black towns of the American South —promises a magical, mythical and powerful tale of a young woman’
s quest to save her town. A historical fantasy must—read. (July 4)—Denny Bryce
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The Lucky Ones by Zara Chowdhary
In 2002, two train carriages were set on fire in Gujarat, India. Within three weeks, more than 2, 000 Muslims
were murdered in response by Hindu mobs. By the end of the year, more than 50, 000 Muslims became refugees in
their own country. The Lucky Ones is a unique biography in English of this largest—ever massacre in independent
India. It is also about a communal crisis bringing a fractured family together. A must—read in our warring world
today. (July 16)—Jenny Bhatt
Liars by Sarah Manguso
I have long been a fan of Sarah Manguso’s crystalline prose, from her fragmented illness biography The Two
Kinds of Decay to her tightly constrained 2022 novel Very Cold People. Her second novel, Liars, marries restraint
with rage—in it, Manguso traces the full are of a 15-year relationship between Jane, a successful writer, and John, a
dilettante artist—cum 一 techie, in aphoristic vignettes. The result is a furious, propulsive meditation on wifehood,
motherhood and artistic ambition. (July 23)—Kristen Martin
1. What is Penelope famous for
A. Using beautiful language. B. Focusing on actual events.
C. Telling historical stories. D. Shaping perfect woman images.
2. Which of the following is a biography
A. Liars. B. The Lucky Ones.
C. Daughter of the Merciful Deep. D. Very Cold People.
3. What do Daughter of the Merciful Deep and Liars have in common
A. They are set in the American South. B. Their writers are both women.
C. They are both related to magic and myth. D. Their main characters are artists.
B
15-year-old Jacob Grosberg walked the streets of down town on Saturday to try and help people dealing with
health problems, especially mental issues. The Toronto teenager carried bags full of donated clothes and hygiene
(卫生) products for people living on the streets or in shelters.
Grosberg’s father once suffered a lot from depression and mental illness. After his death, Grosberg decided he
wanted to help others dealing with the same problem. His solution was the Conan Fund, so-called after his father’s
high school nickname for his strength and popularity. According to the fund’s website, the money raised is donated
to charities, hospitals and organizations to make a chance and improve resources.
It didn’t take long for people living in the shelter on Wellington Street in Liberty Village to come out to
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receive what Grosberg was offering. From bags of socks, to hats, gloves, jeans and winter jackets, the people were
excited and appreciative of the generosity. Martuia Archibald, 30, had a huge smile on her face as she put on a
winter jacket and turned up the collar. She didn’t have a winter jacket until Grosberg arrived, and was touched by
the gesture. “It means that there are people out there that still consider that I need warm clothing as well,” she said.
Grosberg’s mother said her son’s spirit and kindness motivated her. “He inspires me,” she said. “He shows me
the way to move forward after his father is gone. He shows me the way to turn something terrible into something
really positive.”
That’s exactly what Grosberg is trying to achieve. “I think that doing this is not only inspiring more changes in
myself, but hopefully can inspire a lot of others to do the exact same thing I’m doing,” Grosberg said.
4. What inspired Grosberg to set up the Conan Fund
A. His father’s suffering. B. His mother’s suggestion.
C The story of another teenager. D. The hope to cure mental illness.
5. What does the author want to show by mentioning Martuia Archibald
A. The change the Conan Fund brought to shelters.
B. The most urgently needed supplies for the locals.
C. The warmth needy people received from Grosberg.
D. The greatest contribution Grosberg made to the world.
6. What can be inferred about Grosberg’s mother
A. She is a very optimistic person. B. She considers her son an inspiration.
C. She co-founded the Conan Fund. D. She is always ready to lend a helping hand.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Inspiring People Around Oneself
B. Seeing the Positive Side of Everything
C. Becoming a Teenager with Great Confidence
D. Turning a Struggle into a Charitable Movement
C
The road to a Nobel Prize, the most respected scientific award in the world, is growing ever longer, with
almost half of winners now waiting more than 20 years from making a Nobel-worthy discovery to receiving the
prize.
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One analysis shows that the average time between publishing the work and receiving one of the science prizes
has nearly doubled in the past 60 years. Across the three science prizes, chemistry now has the longest “Nobel lag”-
an average of 30 years over the past decade- and physiology or medicine has the shortest, at 26 years.
Alfred Nobel’s will stated that the prizes should be awarded “to those who, during the previous year, shall
have given the greatest benefit to mankind.” In reality this has only happened a few times. But in the first half of
the twentieth century, it was common for Nobel prize winners to be in their 30s and that is unheard of now, says
Santo Fortunato, now a computational social scientist at Indiana University.
There are a number of possible reasons for this, says Yian Yin, a computational social scientist at Cornell
University. It could be that the overall number of breakthroughs is increasing each year, so awards cannot keep up
with the number of people who deserve to be recognized, he says. It is also the case that the importance of some
works, which Yin describes as “sleeping beauties” are only realized years or decades later. Besides, the lengthening
gap could be a sign that there has been a decrease in “disruptive” science -important studies or discoveries that
change the paradigm (范式) of their field. This could be causing the Nobel committees to focus more on the past.
Fortunato points out that, if the gap continues to grow, outstanding scientists could miss out on the award
owing to the Nobel Committee’s rule banning posthumous prizes (追授奖项). “It has to stop at some point,” he
says, adding that a rethink of the posthumous-awarding ban would allow more people’s work to get the recognition
that it deserves.
8. Why does the writer mention the numbers in the first two paragraphs
A. To explain a rule. B. To present a fact.
C. To give an opinion. D. To make a prediction.
9. Who can receive the Nobel according to Alfred Nobel’s will
A. Experts who are in their thirties.
B. Teachers who study computer science.
C. Researchers whose name has not been heard of.
D. Scientists whose discovery benefits humans most.
10. Why might be a cause of the Nobel lag
A. The change in standards. B. The requirement of the award.
C. The increase in breakthroughs. D. The tradition of the committees.
11. What does Fortunato suggest in the last paragraph
A. Reconsidering the current rule. B. Establishing a better committee.
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C. Stopping the award presentation. D. Recognizing more people’s work.
D
In most theoretical models examining how reputations impact people’s desire to cooperate with one another,
reputations are defined as either good or bad, based on limited information. These models have typically assumed
that a single action determines someone’s reputation.
There is a lot of information available about people’s behavior in today’s world, especially with social media.
A research by biology professor Jeshua Plotkin’s team showed that looking at multiple actions and forgiving some
bad actions is a method of judging behavior that is sufficient to sustain cooperation, a method they call “look twice,
forgive once.”
The basic idea in this study is that if you observe two interactions of somebody and at least one of them is an
action that you would consider good, then you cooperate with that person, but otherwise you reject them.
The research points out that even if different people in a society subscribe to different standards of judgment,
“look twice, forgive once” still generates sufficient consensus to promote cooperation. Plotkin says that this method
maintains cooperation without referring to reputations released by public institutions It offers an important
alternative when public institutions exist but decrease of trust in them prevents cooperation.
Plotkin says all researchers were surprised that the “look twice, forgive once” strategy couldn’t be displaced
by other strategies, such as always cooperating or always rejecting, looking at more than two actions from a person,
or forgiving a different proportion of “bad actions”. Perhaps most surprisingly looking more than twice didn’t
generate an additional benefit. “Information turned out to be a doubles edged sword, so that even, when
information was freely accessible, individuals were typically unable to use all of it,” he adds.
Plotkin notes that the overall simplicity and reliability of their findings indicate that this behavioral strategy
might be old in human societies. The researchers see potential for anthropologists (人类学家) and behavioral
scientists to build on their work.
12. How does Plotkin’s method of judging behavior-A differ from prior models
A. It relies mainly on social media.
B. It emphasizes public reputation.
C. It requires less personal information.
D. It takes into account more behaviors.
13. What can be inferred about the “look twice” method
A. It broadens the definition of reputation.
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B. It develops alternative ways to cooperate.
C. It encourages concentration on good behaviors.
D. It aims to provide a solution to social problems.
14. What does the underlined word “consensus” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Agreement.
B. Resources.
C. Motivation.
D. Benefits.
15 What is paragraph 5 mainly about concerning the “look twice” strategy
A. Its effectiveness.
B. Its application.
C. Its disadvantages.
D. Its influence.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The less you spend, the more you save. It sounds simple in theory, but in practice, it’s much more complicated.
Spending is built into our daily habits, which sometimes can get us addicted to buying stuff. ___16___ It’s kind of
like a crash diet, but in a good way!
___17___
Despite the name, a no-spend challenge doesn’t mean you sit on your hands and spend no money whatsoever.
After all, you don’t want to fall behind on your bills, and there are some necessities you simply can’t do without.
The basic premise (前提) of a no-spend challenge is to cut out non-essential spending for a certain amount of time.
It could be for a week, a month or even an entire year.
What can you spend money on during a no-spend challenge
If you need to purchase something during your no-spend challenge, it should be something that’s necessary
and you absolutely can’t do without. So groceries, yes. Candy bar in the checkout line, no. Also, no new iPhone,
even if you’ve been dreaming about an upgrade. No new shoes, even if they’re on a huge sale. This is not the time
to make excuses to buy stuff you don’t really need. ___18___ The goal of this challenge isn’t to make life harder
on yourself by cutting out spending on essential expenses.
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The financial benefits of a no-spend challenge
___19___ You can use the extra money you normally would have spent to build up your emergency fund. Or
you might want to put the money toward other financial goals, like saving for a new car or an upcoming vacation.
While no-spend challenges are designed to be temporary, you can always extend your challenge. ___20___
A. Decide acceptable purchases.
B. What is a no-spend challenge
C. There should be no quick-fix approach.
D. When will you start your no-spend challenge
E. Why not treat it as more of a lifestyle change
F. Sometimes the best way is to go on a spending freeze.
G. A no-spend challenge can be a boost to your financial situation.
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节：完型填空 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂
黑。
When I was 45, the factory I worked at closed down. To continue to ___21___ my family, I worked as a porter
in my home town for 10 years. I carried refrigerators from warehouses to electrical appliance shops, sometimes
___22___ them to customers’ homes. I worked 10 hours a day, but that labour-intensive job didn’t stop me
___23___.
I would go for a run every day, carrying two buckets to a place where I could ___24___ water from a
mountain spring. It’s a win-win — I got better quality water while also keeping ___25___.
I retired 15 years ago and life has been ___26___. I’m enjoying my life and the beautiful landscapes around.
Sometimes, I went up the mountain on all fours. Just ___27___ the stairs was too easy for me, so one day I decided
to challenge myself by ___28___ an animal’s movements — I went up the mountain on all fours, like a frog
jumping. It ___29___ many muscles in my body. I uploaded my workout videos on TikTok, and they got many
___30___. A local media did a(n) ___31___ about me and then it went viral (走红).
I feel that my physical endurance (耐 力) and ___32___ now are better than when I was younger. Many of the
young people I meet on the mountain are not as ___33___ as I am. The ___34___ of working out all year round is
awesome. I believe that good health is the most important thing in a person’s life. My greatest wish is to be able to
___35___ my physical strength when I am 80.
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21 A. comfort B. support C. unite D. reward
22. A. delivering B. promoted C. introduced D. lost
23. A. complaining B. exercising C. struggling D. dreaming
24. A. dig B. treat C. fetch D. buy
25. A. young B. busy C. clear D. fit
26. A. easier B. calmer C. safer D. duller
27. A. building up B. mapping out C. hiking up D. sorting out
28. A. recording B. imitating C. studying D. designing
29. A. hurts B. measures C. saves D. engages
30. A. views B. profits C. attacks D. limits
31. A. analysis B. story C. inquiry D. quiz
32. A. offer B. luck C. spirit D. grade
33. A. calm B. polite C. helpful D. strong
34. A. result B. planning C. goal D. routine
35. A. recall B. check C. understand D. maintain
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。
It was Sunday, December 7,1941. The men aboard the warship USS Arizona did not eat their breakfast. Above
their heads, hundreds of Japanese planes circled like eagles, ____36____ (dive) down to drop bombs on Pearl
Harbor. Moments later, a bomb hit the USS Arizona. Russel suffered serious burns on his hands, arms and legs, and
watched many of his friends die.
With only minor injuries, Louis was able to help people severely ____37____ (burn) and in terrible pain. After
receiving the order ____38____ (abandon) ship, Louis saved more men from the water, and ____39____ (drag)
them into the lifeboat. In the chaos and confusion after the attack, the US Navy sent a message to his family
____40____ Louis had been killed in the attack. Luckily, he was able to get in touch with them before the
____41____ (arrive) of the message. Despite his ____42____ (remark) actions, Louis did not think that he was a
hero. “The heroes are the ones that gave their lives that day,” he said. Russell was saved from the water, but he was
badly burnt, bleeding heavily. ____43____ (fortune), he was taken to hospital and survived.
The surprise attack came as a great shock to the whole nation. The next day, President Roosevelt delivered his
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famous Pearl Harbor Speech and asked that the US Congress declare war ____44____ Japan. In response to the
attack and the president’s address, the United States joined the Second World War.
Today, the USS Arizona lies where it sank, _____45_____ location is marked with a memorial shaped like a
bridge. Each year, more than two million people visit the memorial. They come to see the shadow of the ship at the
bottom of Pearl Harbor, to learn about the attack, to show respect for those who had lost their lives in the attack and
to pray for world peace.
第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假设你是李华。针对目前你所在城市的文化遗址现状，你想在你们学校发出倡议，呼吁大家保护文化遗
产。请以学生会的名义给英文校刊写一封倡议信，内容包括：
1. 分析遗址的价值；
2. 说明当前面临的具体威胁；
3. 提出至少两条切实保护措施；
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯；
Dear students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Union
April 12th, 2025
第二节 (满分 25 分)
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。
18-year-old Sadiya was born in Deora, a small village in eastern India, but moved to the city of Mumbai when
she was 3. In 2020, when the pandemic (疫 情 ) broke out, her father’s small business was forced to close
temporarily and the family returned to her ancestral village to wait out the pandemic.
However, it greatly shocked her when she found that attending school was uncommon in Deora, where almost
half of the villagers couldn’t read. Unable to afford textbooks, many families often withdrew their children from
schools. They didn’t wish to educate their children, many of whom had to work in the fields with their parents.
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even though some had the desire to read.
Sadiya, the college girl with a strong sense of social responsibility, had been trying to seize opportunities to
open doors for others. Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, she often spoke at inter-college events on the right to
education and enjoyed a high reputation among college students.
Used to taking on challenges, Sadiya was determined to do something for the village children. One day last
July, Sadiya sat down with her family elders and put forward the idea of setting up a library. Many shook their
heads in disagreement — this wasn’t how a young girl should spend her time.
After many discussions, Sadiya finally convinced them and gained access to a relative’s guesthouse, mending
it with $67 that she’d won in public-speaking competitions. With help from her uncle, Akbar, and cousin, Nawaz,
she got to work. Walls were repainted, the bamboo roof was repaired and lights and bookshelves were fixed, and
the room was filled with chairs and a long table. Pictures on the walls brightened the space. Looking at the
newly-decorated “library”, Sadiya couldn’t hold back her excitement while imagining the children reading books
there.
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However, these books were far from enough.
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With everything ready, the library finally opened.
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