湖北省武汉中学2024-2025学年度高一下学期期中考试
英 语
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about
A. What cake to make. B. What gift to buy. C. What event to celebrate.
2. How does Jackson feel about the city’s public transportation
A. Critical. B. Worried. C. Tolerant.
3. What is Sophia doing
A. Asking for help. B. Making a complaint. C. Seeking approval.
4. How does the woman sound
A. Relaxed. B. Apologetic. C. Angry.
5. Why is Emily tired
A. She has a hard job. B. She opens a restaurant. C. She does lots of overtime.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What course does the woman recommend Jake to take
A. Computer science. B. Math. C. Chemistry.
7. How does the woman think Jake will spend the holiday
A. He will relax. B. He will study. C. He will get a job.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8、9题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Holding a job interview. C. Commenting on a show.
9. What disappointed the woman about the show
A. The acting. B. The singing. C. The clothing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答10至12题。
10. Why did the man arrive late
A. He got stuck in traffic.
B. He couldn’t find a parking place.
C. He had to take another route.
11. What event did the man miss
A. A sports event. B. A food fair. C. A concert.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. In a television station.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13至16题。
13. How long will the course run this year
A. Eight weeks. B. Seven weeks. C. Six weeks.
14. What was the woman surprised at
A. The lack of assistants. B. The condition of weather. C. The number of children.
15. What new activities can the children have this year
A. Adventure sports. B. Fun programs. C. Creative classes.
16. What is expected about the course this year
A. It will run better. B. It will last longer. C. It will start earlier.
听下面一段独白，回答17到20题。
17. Where does the speech probably take place
A. In a coffee shop. B. In a lecture hall. C. In a computer room.
18. What is needed for this course
A. Flexible schedule. B. Writing ability. C. Typing skills.
19. What is on the screen
A. The action point. B. The start mark. C. Some words.
20. What will the listeners do next
A. Stop to take a coffee break. B. Start to practice typing a text. C. Begin to learn about a typewriter.
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
Participate in Arts Fest 2025!
The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community.
Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on May 1-4, 2025!Apply to Perform
Priority deadline: December 4, 2024
Final deadline: January 29, 2025
Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others.
The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alums, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply.
The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4-5:30pm, Sunday, May 4,2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall.Volunteer
Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.
21. What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance
A. May 3, 2025. B. May 4, 2025. C. January 29, 2025. D. December 4, 2024.
22. What can you learn about the performers in the festival
A. They can perform either solo or in groups. B. They must be Harvard students or graduates.
C. They are required to submit visual artworks. D. They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal.
23. What can a volunteer get in the festival
A. A free Arts Fest guide. B. Music stands and chairs.
C. Priority to enter performance venues. D. A T-shirt and access to performances.
B
Over the years, as I dealt with the pressure of finishing my Ph. D. and starting my post-doctor, I had grown more competitive. I pushed myself to be t ho first to generate thrilling results and to publish in high-impact journals. Those who could have been collaborators (合作者) became rivals I hated.
But the effect of this competitive character was exactly the opposite of what I had hoped for. When I encountered scientific problems, I thought I had to solve them myself instead of asking for help. The pressure became overwhelming. I began to feel alone and lost. I became less and less productive.
I emailed my mentors (导师), explaining that I had put myself second and the job first for too long. They told me that I wasn’t the first academic to feel that way, and that I wouldn’t be the last. They agreed that I should take the time I needed to take care of myself. So, with my mentors’ support and an uncertain future, I left.
Back home, I spent time with family and friends and opened up about my struggles. At first, I was ashamed. But the more I talked about my demons, the more other people told me about their own. I also started to receive emails from my workmates. After a few lines asking how I was, many expressed worries about how they were managing the stress of academic life. Vulnerable (脆弱的) researchers were poking their heads out of their shells. Our relationships deepened. I began to feel less alone.
Three months later, I was prepared to go back to the science that I loved, and I now had a foundation to be more open with my colleagues. I understood that we all struggle sometimes, and that collaboration can be more powerful than competition.
With a bit of time, collaboration has replaced competition. Working with others and seeking help doesn’t weaken my value or contributions; it means we can all win. I no longer feel lonely and unhappy.
24. How did the author feel after adopting a competitive approach
A. Empowered and successful. B. Overwhelmed and isolated.
C. Motivated and productive. D. Ashamed and annoyed.
25. Why did the writer take a break
A. He was always the last. B. He needed some time to readjust.
C. He got serious homesick. D. He failed to care about himself.
26. What does the underlined phrase mean
A. Trying to be open with others. B. Starting to walk out regularly.
C. Being more confident in research. D. Tending to be happier than ever.
27. Which can be the most suitable title for the passage
A. From competition to cooperation B. From selfishness to selflessness
C. From problems to solutions D. From uncertainty to certainty
C
A dried-out plain in the north of Sacramento, California was in perfect condition to fuel wildfires. It was 2014, and California was experiencing its worst drought in decades. The plain was full of dry brush. Fire prevention workers and ecologists in the state were desperately working to reduce potential wildfire fuel sources anywhere they could. Ecologists, facing a dangerously dry plain and a price tag of at least one million dollars for a major construction project to fix the site, did something surprising. They called in the beavers (河狸).
Thanks to the introduction of the animals, the site was, restored to a lively plain, with trees popping up and streams flowing across the land. Damon Ciotii, a biologist who led the project, said he was amazed by the results of the project. He had estimated that the beavers would take about a decade to return the dried-out land to streams in the region, but the animals blew away his expectations. By year three, water was back. Ultimately, the project only cost $58,000, which was used to prepare the land for the beavers to come in and do what they do.
Beavers have essentially evolved to be the engineers of nature, transforming their landscape to suit their needs and to protect them from predators. They are quick in the water and can build dams (水堤) to make ponds and wetlands where they can better survive.
The population of beavers in North America was once driven down due to heavy hunting. However, after the desire for beaver hats and coats reduced, the population began to recover. The success of the project has led to a number of other projects using beavers for land restoration through California. Government programs were beginning to take notice and offer training to local people on how to use beavers for wildfire prevention.
28. Why was Ciotii surprised by the project
A. It cost significantly less money. B. It used animals to solve the issue.
C. It took effect quicker than expected. D. It changed the land into a lively plain.
29. How did the beavers reduce the wildfire fuel sources
A. They ate the dry bush. B. They protected dams.
C. They created water bodies. D. They helped the trees grow better.
30. What do we know about beavers in North America
A. They are trained to stop wildfire. B. They were threatened by humans.
C. They got protected for their roles in ecology. D. They are the main solution to the wildfire problem.
31. What is the purpose of this text
A. To present a study on beavers behavior.
B. To illustrate the cause and effect of wildfire.
C. To introduce the benefits of working with animals.
D. To inform the use of beavers in wildfire prevention.
D
To be clear: Food noise has nothing to do with hunger or food shortage, says Lawrence Cheskin, a professor of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University. It’s about being absorbed in thoughts about food.
In an issue of the journal Nutrients, researchers defined food noise as something that can be caused by internal signs such as your stomach growling with hunger or external signs such as seeing or smelling delicious foods. These signs can cause food-related thoughts to start playing on a repetitive cycle.
“Imagine you have a picture chart — think about what percentage of the day is spent thinking about food,” says Susan Albers, a clinical psychologist. “For those with a lot of food noise, 80 to 90 percent of their day is spent thinking about food.” “For those with intrusive food noise, it might affect their sleep, or lead to shame around eating or anxious thoughts,” says Goldman. “It can get in the way of someone being able to function at their best.” By contrast, those with mild food noise may hardly notice it.
Anyone can experience food noise but people with obesity or overweight often struggle with food noise more than other people do, which can make it difficult to lose weight. Other people include those with an eating disorder or disordered eating pattern. Also, if you have a lot of food rules or you’ve been dieting off and on for years, you may be more likely to experience food noise. “There’s a lot of shame and judgment around food noise,” Albers says. “It can impact relationships, leading to social withdrawal, and reduce people’s engagement in other areas of their life.”
Keep in mind, however, that food noise is a common suffering. “Don’t beat yourself up for it. Instead, exercise some self-sympathy,” Goldman suggests. “The way we talk to ourselves matters, so be mindful about what you’re saying to yourself about food noise.”
32. What do we know about the food noise
A. It’s the noise people make while eating. B. It’s only for people with weight issues.
C. It refers to repeated food thoughts due to signs. D. It’s related to food shortage and causes hunger.
33. What does the underlined word “intrusive” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Annoying. B. Inviting. C. Available. D. Unnoticeable.
34. How does food noise affect people’s life
A. It leads to severe weight gain. B. It brings about regular eating habits.
C. It results in a lack of social activities. D. It causes sleep disorders and overeating.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Being kind to yourself is helpful. B. Food noise is not a serious problem.
C. Talking to others about food noise matters. D. People should blame themselves for food noise.
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。
Homeless animals are usually left without a permanent home when their owners give them up or they’re found on the street. With millions of animals living in shelters every year, there aren’t enough people to take them in. 36 If you’d like to help homeless animals, then there are tons of ways to do so.
Adopt a pet
When you adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group, you save two lives. 37 , but also you’ve made room at the shelter for another homeless cat or dog. There’s nothing more rewarding than adopting a pet who knows what home life is like and has been missing it—until the day you bring that pet home. Adopting truly makes you a hero.
38
Whether you like rolling up your sleeves and cleaning cages, socializing with a few of your kitten friends or working with numbers, your skills and interests can make a huge impact on the lives of homeless pets in your community. 39 . Shelters and rescue groups rely on foster (收养的) families to take in dogs and cats on a short-term basis. No matter what you like to do and what you’re good at, there’s a volunteer job for you.
Donate to the animals
40 . Consider paying it forward by sponsoring (发起) a pet’s adoption or donating food, cleaning supplies, blankets or towels to your local rescue. You can also help animals right from your computer or phone by donating items from the Best Friends Amazon wish list.
A. Volunteer with animals
B. Host an animal shelter
C. Fostering is a fun way to get lots of helpful hands-on time
D. So, many animals don’t get the love and care that they need
E. Not only can you feel good about saving the pet you adopted
F. You’ll find rescue groups for just about any type of pet
G. Whenever you give something to a shelter or a rescue group in your community, you’re helping to save lives
第II卷（非选择题）
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was 45, the factory I worked at closed down. To continue to 41 my family, I worked as a porter in my home town for 10 years. I carried refrigerators from warehouses to electrical appliance shops, sometimes 42 them to customers’ homes. I worked 10 hours a day, but that labour-intensive job didn’t stop me 43 .
I would go for a run every day, carrying two buckets to a place where I could 44 water from a mountain spring. It’s a win-win — I got better quality water while also keeping 45 .
I retired 15 years ago and life has been 46 . I’m enjoying my life and the beautiful landscapes around. Sometimes, I went up the mountain on all fours. Just 47 the stairs was too easy for me, so one day I decided to challenge myself by 48 an animal’s movements — I went up the mountain on all fours, like a frog jumping. It 49 many muscles in my body. I uploaded my workout videos on TikTok, and they got many 50 . A local media did a(n) 51 about me and then it went viral (走红).
I feel that my physical endurance (耐力) and 52 now are better than when I was younger. Many of the young people I meet on the mountain are not as 53 as I am. The 54 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 55 my physical strength when I am 80.
41. A. comfort B. support C. unite D. reward
42. A. delivering B. promoted C. introduced D. lost
43. A. complaining B. exercising C. struggling D. dreaming
44. A. dig B. treat C. fetch D. buy
45. A. young B. busy C. clear D. fit
46. A. easier B. calmer C. safer D. duller
47. A. building up B. mapping out C. hiking up D. sorting out
48. A. recording B. imitating C. studying D. designing
49. A. hurts B. measures C. saves D. engages
50. A. views B. profits C. attacks D. limits
51. A. analysis B. story C. inquiry D. quiz
52. A. offer B. luck C. spirit D. grade
53. A. calm B. polite C. helpful D. strong
54. A. result B. planning C. goal D. routine
55. 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。
Recently, a summer camp 56 (hold) by Wuhan University, with the theme of “Global Exchanges and Sustainable Development”, got underway. Twenty-two students from six foreign countries and more than twenty undergraduates from Wuhan University started an 57 (inquire) about sustainable development.
Yi Qing, Deputy Secretary General of Poyang Lake Ecological Conservation Foundation of Jiangxi Province, said, “I want students to know how Chinese ecological conservation efforts 58 (make) in areas around Poyang Lake over the past decade, providing them with our first-hand 59 (practice) experience and profound (深刻的) insights.”
While 60 (visit) key labs and the Digital Cultural Heritage (遗产) Research Center of Wuhan University, students were deeply impressed by China’s resolve and capacity (能力) to use digital technology 61 (preserve) and pass on the cultural heritage of humanity. Tawanakoro Viliame from Fiji remarked that he couldn’t wait to share 62 he’s seen in China with the people in his country, and hoped the friendship between China and Fiji could last.
The summer camp was included 63 Wuhan University’s 2024 summer camp program. It not only took on 64 role of a platform for international students to understand the basic concept of sustainable development, but 65 (dramatic) inspired them to see the development of China from the viewpoint of global exchanges, together with its contributions to the global community.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，近日英国友好学校师生在你校交流，他们想在回国前给家人购买一些具有中国特色的礼物。请你给负责人Frank写一封信，推荐你觉得合适的礼物。内容包括：
1. 推荐的礼物；
2. 说明推荐的理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Frank,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I was always the kind of person who tried hard to please everyone around me. Whether it was my classmates, teachers, or family members, I went out of my way to make them happy. I would agree to do things I didn’t really want to do, like lending my favorite books that I was still reading to classmates who asked, or sacrificing my own study time to help others with their homework.
One day, my classmate Lily asked me to help her with a difficult math project. The project was due in a week, and it was going to take up a lot of my time. I had my own study plans and a big English test was around the corner, but I couldn’t bring myself to say no. So, I started spending hours every day helping Lily. We worked on the math problems, did research, and prepared the presentation together.
As the days passed, I was getting more and more stressed. I was constantly tired from staying up late to study for my English test after helping Lily. On the day of the English test, I was so sleepy and unfocused that I made a lot of silly mistakes. When the results came out, I got a much lower grade than I had expected. I was devastated (崩溃的).
Lily, on the other hand, got a great grade on the math project and was very happy. She thanked me, but I didn’t feel the slightest bit of joy. Instead, I felt a sense of resentment (怨恨) building up inside me. I realized that I had put my own needs aside for so long to please others, and it had finally had a negative effect on me.
That evening, I sat in my room, thinking about what had happened. I was tired of always being the one to give in and sacrifice for others. I decided that things had to change.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
The next day at school, another classmate, Tom, came to me with a request. ___________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After firmly saying no to Tom, I felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief. ___________________________
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答案
1. A
【原文】
W: I’m considering baking a chocolate cake for Margaret’s birthday tomorrow.
M: She doesn’t eat chocolate. How about a strawberry one
W: That’s a good idea.
2. A
【原文】
W: Sorry, Jackson, I’m late! The roads were absolutely jammed.
M: I know. The city is always going on getting more people to use public transport, but the roads are always full of traffic and the fares are ridiculously high.
3. A
【原文】
W: It’s freezing in here! I can’t stand the bitter wind. Peter, you’re sitting nearest to the window. Would you mind doing me a favor, please
M: Of course not, Sophia. I’ll do it.
4. B
【原文】
M: Hey, madam. Mind what you are doing with that umbrella!
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you were behind me.
5. A
【原文】
M: Emily, you look very tired these days. What’s wrong
W: It’s my new job in that newly opened restaurant. It needs much effort, and the working hours are long.
6. A 7. A
【原文】
W: It isn’t good for you to do nothing all day, Jake. Why don’t you sign up for one of the college’s summer courses I’ve heard there’s a course in computer science, which would really help your Math degree. I think Mia, our neighbor’s daughter, is doing that. And there are still places available.
M: Honestly, I’d rather take a break. And I will be doing some work for my chemistry project, too.
W: Somehow I doubt it. Your holiday is going to consist of texting your friends and playing computer games.
8. A 9. B
【原文】
M: Hello miss, would you mind answering some questions about the show to help us improve our performance quality It’ll only take a few minutes.
W: Sure, go ahead.
M: From 1 to 10, how would you score the show
W: I’d give it 8.
M: Why is that
W: Hmmm, the acting wasn’t why I went to watch the show, but it was surprisingly good. The clothing was very eye-catching and suited the show well. The singing, however, was a real letdown.
M: OK. Thank you very much.
10. C 11. B 12. A
【原文】
M: Hey, Jenny. I’m sorry I am late.
W: Don’t worry about it. Did you have trouble finding a spot to park
M: Actually, that wasn’t the problem. I left early enough to avoid the traffic, but I couldn’t get across the bridge because it was closed for some reason. So I turned around and took the long way here. What are those tents for
W: They’re for the food fair. It has been closed. Fortunately, you can enjoy the concert.
M: So what is this event all about, anyway
W: It’s just a community festival we have every year.
M: Cool. What’s happening across the street I saw that the local TV stations are all set up there.
W: That’s where all the dancing and sports events will take place. This area is for families. I’ve saved us this spot on the grass here.
13. C 14. C 15. B 16. A
【原文】
M: Hello, everyone. We are lucky to have Molly Taylor here today. Molly is organizing an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the course, isn’t it
W: Yes. The summer course operated for the first time last year for a six-week period. We did think about making it longer this year and have a seven-week course, as there’re some schools which finish term a week earlier. In fact, two schools have eight-week holidays. But in the end we decided to keep to the same plan as last year.
M: But, as I understand, last year’s course wasn’t a complete success, was it
W: Well, we were actually very surprised by the number of people interested in the course. We didn’t actually have enough assistants to look after all the children. Besides, there was such a lot of rain that we couldn’t go outside as often as we wanted to.
M: So, what activities can the children look forward to this year
W: Well, once again there’ll be artists and musicians who will lead creative classes. We also considered providing some more exciting adventure sports. But we decided not to, in the end. Instead we’re introducing some fun programmes. I think it’ll be good fun for the children.
17. C 18. C 19. A 20. B
【原文】
W: Hello. Welcome to our computer class for beginners. Typing skills are required for this course. In a moment you’ll begin typing the text I’ve placed on the stand next to each keyboard. First, however, I’d like you to look at the screen in front of you. There are no words on it, but it does contain two important objects, the end mark and the action point. You’ll be learning more about these later. Right now, please place your fingers on the keyboard and prepare to use it as if you were a typewriter. For example, to type capital letters, hold down the shift key. Don’t stop typing at the end of a line. When you type a word that is too long to fit at the end of the current line, the computer will automatically move the word to the beginning of the next line. If you make a mistake while typing the text, you can correct it by using the backspace key. Now please prepare to begin typing.
21. C 22. A 23. D
24. B 25. B 26. A 27. A
28. C 29. C 30. B 31. D
32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
36. D 37. E 38. A 39. C 40. G
41. B 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. D
56. held 57. inquiry 58. have been made 59. practical 60. visiting 61. to preserve 62. what 63. in 64. the 65. dramatically
66. Dear Frank,
I’m glad to hear that you and your students want to bring home some souvenirs for your families as gifts. To make your presents both meaningful and memorable, I highly recommend the Chinese handmade silk scarves.
Silk scarves are affordable, elegant, and rich in Chinese culture. They showcase the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and can be worn for both casual and formal occasions. Featuring Chinese classic patterns like plum blossoms, dragons, and calligraphy, these scarves precisely capture the essence of China’s artistic heritage.
I hope you find the perfect gifts and have a safe and pleasant journey home!
Yours,
Li Hua
67. Paragraph 1:
The next day at school, another classmate, Tom, came to me with a request. He wanted me to join his group for a history project, which would require a significant amount of my free time. Just a few days ago, I would have immediately said yes without hesitation. But this time, looking at Tom’s expectant face, I summoned up my courage and said, “Tom, I really appreciate you asking me, but I have my own study schedule and personal things to take care of. I’m afraid I can’t join your group.” Tom looked a bit surprised. He tried to persuade me, saying that my ideas would be really helpful for the project. However, I stood my ground and politely declined again.
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After firmly saying no to Tom, I felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief. I was nervous because I was worried that Tom might be angry with me or that other classmates would think I was selfish. But at the same time, there was a huge sense of relief. I realized that it was okay to prioritize my own needs. To my surprise, a few days later, Tom came to me again. He said that although he was a bit disappointed at first, he understood my decision. He even thanked me for being honest with him. From then on, I continued to be true to myself. I still helped others when I could, but I no longer over-committed.
