山东省临沂第十八中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月阶段性测试英语试卷（答案不全，无听力音频及听力原文）

临沂第十八中学2023级6月份阶段性测试
英语
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 is the man doing
A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake.
2. What dress size does the woman want
A. 8. B. 10. C. 12.
3. What is the woman likely to do
A. Make a phone call. B. Handle the problem. C. Have a rest.
4. Which tour does the man seem to be interested in
A. The evening tour. B. The half-day tour. C. The full-day tour.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a canteen. B. At a clinic. C. At a bank.
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 does the woman think of the match
A. Entertaining. B. Discouraging C. Boring.
7. What do the speakers plan to do on Tuesday afternoon
A. Watch a game. B. Play tennis. C. Go to the cinema.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man advise Mrs. White to do
A. Go on a diet. B. Do more exercise. C. Get enough sleep.
9. Which can be included in Mrs. White’s breakfast
A. Eggs. B. Sausages. C. Porridge.
10. What is the man
A. A teacher. B. A physician. C. A chef.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至14题。
11. How does Nancy look to Daniel
A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Anxious.
12. Why does Daniel mention his performance in a play
A. To comfort Nancy. B. To express his regret. C. To show his pride.
13. What is Nancy going to do next week
A Take a school test. B. Have a check-up. C. Go in for a competition.
14. What does Daniel offer to do for Nancy
A. Rewrite her lines.
B. Drive her to the theatre.
C. Help her with the practice.
听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。
15. What was Prof. Stone’s grandfather afraid of
A. Leaving his home. B. Parting from his son. C. Taking early retirement.
16. What does old age mean to many elderly Americans
A. Lack of moral support. B. Loss of self-worth. C. Change of living habits.
17. What will Prof. Stone talk about next concerning elderly people
A. Public services they ask for.
B. Health care available to them.
C. Contributions they can make.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker’s mother want her to be
A. A confident person. B. A warm-hearted person. C. A humorous person.
19. Why did the speaker feel lonely in her childhood
A. She often traveled by herself.
B. Her family moved frequently.
C. Her mother was busy working.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Importance of home schooling.
B. Mother-daughter relationship.
C. A role model in her family.
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
Welcome to Pocono Whitewater
There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild（柔和） to wild white & shy; water rafting (漂流), family trips, and bird & shy; watching boating. Choose one adventure now. It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today!
Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting
Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class (等级) Ⅲ white & shy; water rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling（激动人心的） trip that everyone over the age of 12 can make. While paddling (划桨行进) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh.
Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting Rates:
★ Individual (over the age of 12) : $61.00
★ Group ( at least 8 persons) : $31.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides.
Family Style White & shy; water Rafting
Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours of Class I white ­ water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river!
One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque (烧烤)! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch — hotdogs, potato salad, fruit, etc. The classic family picnic!
Family Style White & shy; water Rafting Rates:
★ Adult: $39.00
★ Child (aged 4—14) : $33.00
★ Group (at least 8 persons) : $30.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jackets, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch, river guides not included.
1. We can infer that ____.
A. the higher the class is, the milder the water is
B. the lower the class is, the milder the water is
C. the higher the class is the safer the rafting is
D. the lower the class is, the faster the rafting is
2. If 10 college students are to participate in the Dam Release White & shy; water Rafting, how much money will be paid in total
A. $610. B. $330.
C. $390. D. $310.
3. Family Style White-water Rafting is unique in that ____.
A. it allows people to swim in the river B. the river water is very clean
C. it provides a barbeque lunch for free D. it offers a free bird watching activity
B
A thrilling polar competition between two adventurers to cross Antarctica alone, unsupported and unassisted had a happy ending with both explorers achieving the unprecedented feat (功绩). American professional athlete Colin O’Brady and British Army Captain Louis Rudd set off a mile apart at the same time on November 3, 2018, from the Atlantic coast with the aim to become the first person to ski across the remote continent alone.
Louis Rudd maintained the lead at first. However, O’Brady caught up with Rudd on November10 and never let the British man get close to him again. O’Brady was the first to conquer the 930 mile icy land, arriving at the Ross Ice Shelf on the Pacific coast by way of the South Pole on December 26, 2018. The 33-year-old spent 54 days skiing the world’s coldest continent while pulling a 300-pound sled (雪橇) with supplies.
Instead of leaving the harsh environment after completing the historic adventure, the explorer set up a tent on the world’s largest ice sheet and waited patiently for Rudd to complete the great undertaking. On December 29, just three days after O’Brady arrived, the British explorer finished his adventure, becoming the world’s second person to complete the solo crossing of the frozen continent.
Rudd was not disappointed at being second since he never considered it to be a “race”. Besides, the 49-year-old British Army Captain had a more selfless motive for attempting the feat. He was doing it in memory of his friend Henry Worsley, who had introduced him to polar exploration. The disaster happened while Worsley was trying to cross the continent alone in 2016. Rudd said, “I didn’t want to get drawn into a race. All that mattered to me was that I completed it, and that I skied solo and unsupported, carrying the flag with Henry’s name on it.”
After spending a few days camping 10 feet away from each other, the two adventurers were picked up by a helicopter to the South Pole scientific research station.
4. What do Colin O’Brady and Louis Rudd have in common
A. They became the first explorers to cross Antarctica alone, unaided.
B. They became the first adventurers to ski across Antarctica.
C. This is the first time that they have arrived at the South pole.
D. They crossed Antarctica in honor of their friend Henry Worsley.
5. What do you know about the first leg (第一段赛程) of the race？
A. O’Brady skied along with Louis Rudd side by side.
B. O’Brady’s sled with food supplies broke down.
C. Louis Rudd lost the tag with Henry’s name on it.
D. O’Brady fell behind Louis Rudd for the first week.
6. What can we infer about Henry Worsley
A. He used to encourage O’ Brady to explore the Antarctic.
B. He lost his life in a terrible traffic accident in 2016.
C. He died while he was attempting to cross the Antarctic alone.
D. He helped Louis Rudd complete the historic adventure.
7. How did the two adventurers return to the South Pole scientific research station
A. On foot. B. By air. C. By land. D. By water.
C
Although it's great to spend vacations seeing the world with family, friends, or a lover, traveling alone can also be completely incredible. A solo adventure has the potential to be life-changing. Here are some reasons you should travel alone at least once.
If you enjoy meeting new friends, here's your chance; you will likely find some when traveling alone, Since you won't be focused on talking to anyone you know, you'll be more likely to strike up conversations with strangers. Meeting people from different backgrounds opens our minds, expands our world, and can inspire us a lot. You may meet some amazing locals or other adventurers like yourself; either way you're bound to make some new friends during your journey.
A trip alone can ignite your creativity. Spending time alone with an open mind can be exactly what you need for your imagination to soar. Your enthusiasm and passion for life may sky-rocket from your awesome adventure.
When traveling with a partner or a group, every idea can be bounced off someone else. When you travel alone, you will learn to be decisive; you will be making every decision alone. From where to eat, to what time to wake up, to what sights to see, and which airline to use, traveling solo forces you to rely on yours truly. As you realize you can make good choices without help from others, you will likely trust your instincts more, and this new found self-assurance and confidence will be helpful in many areas of your life.
8. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage
A. You will meet new people.
B. You light your life fire.
C. You will learn to enjoy being alone.
D. You will learn to be decisive.
9. From the passage, we know that _______.
A. Traveling alone you can do anything you want to.
B. Traveling alone, we would learn more thing.
C. You'll learn to thrive outside your comfort zone.
D. The strangers who we meet are all kind.
10. Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase in paragraph four
A. hesitate B. independent
C. fearless D. determined
11. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage
A. How to travel alone.
B. You should travel alone at least once in your life.
C. Trave ling will make you have more friends.
D. Let us enjoying vacations trip.
D
China launched a Long March 2F carrier rocket on December 14,2023 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gobi Desert, sending a reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit. The test vehicle is scheduled to stay in orbit for a certain period of time and then return to its preset landing site in China. During the orbital flight, it has been tasked with verifying (核实) reusable technologies and space science experiments, which will both be used as technical support for the peaceful use of space.
It did not reveal the details of the mission and the spacecraft, such as launch time and specific plans, or publish pictures of the rocket’s liftoff or scenes inside the ground control hall. The mission is the third that China has made public related to reusable experimental spacecraft.
The country’s first orbital test of a trial vehicle took place in September 2020, and the craft was in orbit for just under two days. The second test started in August 2022 and the spaceplane stayed in the Earth’s orbit for 276 days before landing in May 2023．The second test’s success marked a major breakthrough in China’s reusable spacecraft technology, which is aimed at providing a convenient and affordable way to travel between Earth and outer space, the Jiuquan center said after the experimental spaceplane’s landing.
In recent years, advances in science and technology have reignited (重新激起) the space industry’s enthusiasm for reusable spaceships, especially robotic spaceplanes such as the Boeing X-37B that are smaller, cheaper, and less complex in their design, production and operation.
According to experts, reusable spacecraft will have a wide range of applications, including space tours for civilians, transporting astronauts, resupplying space stations, and placing satellites into orbit at a lower cost than through traditional methods.
12. What is revealed about the third test spacecraft
A. The tasks it performed. B. The details of its mission.
C. The pictures taken of its launch. D. The scenes in the ground control hall.
13. What is the target of China’s reusable spacecraft technology
A To make outer space travel more available.
B. To mark a major breakthrough in flight speed.
C. To have the spaceplane stay in the orbit for 276 days.
D. To get the spacecraft to return to its preset landing site.
14. What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph
A. The reusable products. B. The potential applications.
C. The experimental spacecraft cost. D. The individual estimate.
15. Which may be a suitable title for the text
A. Great Progress in Space Exploration
B. Details of the Third Spaceplane Mission
C. A Wide Range of Applications of Reusable Spacecraft
D. Reusable Spacecraft Launched to Orbit on Experimental Mission
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文, 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。
Stand up to Bullying(欺凌)
If you or someone you know is being bullied, it can be hand to know where to turn for help. In this case, there’s the Anti-Bullying Week, which is held from 14 to 18 November.___16___. Many schools in the UK take part in this event.
What is bullying
___17___. Bullying is when a person or group of people hurts someone else by frightening them or making them feel bad. Repeatedly making fun of someone or telling lies about them is also bullying. Bullying can happen in person and online.
The effects of bullying
Being bullied has nothing to do with your hair color, what clothes you wear, how you walk or talk. ___18___. Everybody is different and that’s what makes you amazing. However, bullying can make you feel alone and scared, and can also make it difficult for you to concentrate in lessons or make new friends. That is why it is so important to reach out to a trusted adult or friend and take the first step in getting help.
___19___.
If you’re being bullied, it’s important to tell someone what’s happening. If you find it hard to share your feelings, practise saying things out loud first or writing a letter instead. You can help someone else who is being bullied by showing that you care about them.___20___. Being there for other people when they are suffering bullying sends a message to everyone that bullying is never acceptable.
A. How to stop bullying
B. This help makes a big difference too.
C. In a word,it’s not your fault to be bullied.
D. Where to seek help,from teachers or friends
E. Sadly, 30%of children in the UK were bullied last year.
F. It includes making threats or hurting someone physically.
G. The Week shows how people can help and support each other.
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)
阅读下面的短文, 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。
As a child, I was very shy. I wanted to be successful, but lacked confidence. When I discovered ____21____, I found something I was good at. I began to be ____22____ by my friends and this gave me the desire to climb harder and higher mountains. I discovered that nothing was impossible if I could find the ____23____ to try.
Both individual determination and teamwork are ____24____ to success when climbing. You need to rely on the ____25____ of your team and share in the achievement. But personal focus and determination to keep ____26____ despite any difficulty is an important ____27____ to team success.
My greatest achievement in climbing is being the first ever to ____28____ the 5, 000-foot Troll Wall in Norway, whose rock face is the ____29____ and most vertical(垂直) in Europe. A stone which drops from the summit will touch nothing until it ____30____ on the valley floor one mile below.
____31____ our climb, the experts in Europe had said it was impossible to climb the Troll Wall. But with three companions, I decided to try. It took ten days to make the climb and we slept on ledges(岩石架) no more than a foot wide. But I ____32____.
Afterwards, I said to myself, “If I can do that, I can do anything.” Some years ____33____, I succeeded in climbing Mount Everest—the highest mountain in the world.
____34____ to me is not hanging on a rope on the side of a mountain, but is just one field where adventurous people can constantly ____35____ themselves. If we look at every day as an adventure, we can challenge ourselves and continue to grow throughout our life. That is the final adventure.
21. A. surfing B. wrestling C. fishing D. climbing
22. A. denied B. envied C. recognized D. tricked
23. A. method B. secret C. courage D. skill
24. A. suitable B. convenient C. equal D. important
25. A. guide B. support C. protection D. sympathy
26. A. going B. refusing C. waiting D. burning
27. A. examination B. transportation C. investigation D. contribution
28. A. plant B. remove C. conquer D. surround
29. A. smallest B. safest C. lowest D. highest
30. A. lands B. stops C. dies D. rests
31. A. After B. Before C. During D. With
32. A. failed B. gave up C. succeeded D. took off
33. A. early B. later C. recently D. slowly
34. A. Failure B. Fear C. Adventure D. Confidence
35. A. hold B. forgive C. understand D. challenge
第二节(共10小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
语法填空
___36___ (explore) space has been attracting mankind, ___37___ are always wondering about space with ___38___ (curious). Therefore, many satellites ___39___ (launch) so far to orbit around Earth. And many countries are trying to send astronauts into space, one of ___40___ is Yuri Gagarin. He became the first person in the world ___41___ (enter) space.
The Million Pound Bank Note is a famous English play ___42___ (write) by Mark Twain. In the play, the main character, Henry, ___43___ (treat) by others with different attitudes, ___44___ (depend) on whether he has money or not. The play shows the value of money and that we should not ____45____ (判断) a person from his appearance.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分25分)
46. 假如你叫李华，你在北京的法国朋友杰克邀请你和他一起去云南旅行，但你因故不能参加。请你根据以下要点，给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1.表达想参加的意愿；
2.忙于准备考试；
3.表示歉意并另约时间。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
I'm terribly sorry to tell you that I am unable to go to Yunnan with you.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分15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。
Jim Glaub had just been given the keys to his new Manhattan Apartment on 22nd Street.The previous tenant(租客)told him a strange thing. “Letters addressed to Santa Claus kept coming to the apartment, but no one knows why.” The tenant said unwillingly.
Jim settled into his new home，and at the very beginning only a few letters came in from kids or parents, asking “Santa” for gifts they could not afford, such as toys, coats or dolls. Then in the months leading to Christmas, they were flooded. Every day, he’d open his mailbox to find it full of letters to Santa. He responded to as many as he could, writing notes, even buying gifts.
One day, Jim was responding to a letter when his roommate, Parker, walked in. “What are you doing ” Parker asked. “I’m writing a letter to a kid who asked for a new winter coat. I feel bad for these kids who are asking Santa for basic necessities.” Parker nodded. “It’s heartbreaking. But what can we do We can’t fulfill(满足)all these requests ourselves.” Jim sighed. “I know. I wish we could help them all.” Despite the challenges, Jim and Parker continued to do their best to respond to as many letters as they could and fulfill some of the requests. This small act of kindness turned into an annual tradition, with Jim and Parker receiving thousands of letters every year.
Years went by, but things didn’t turn out to be better. It was time that Jim and Parker should find a way out to help more people and free themselves from the endless letters.
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。
One night, when they threw a Christmas party, a solution appeared.
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Words of the act of kindness spread.
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临沂第十八中学2023级6月份阶段性测试
英语
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 is the man doing
A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions. C. Correcting a mistake.
2. What dress size does the woman want
A. 8. B. 10. C. 12.
3. What is the woman likely to do
A. Make a phone call. B. Handle the problem. C. Have a rest.
4. Which tour does the man seem to be interested in
A. The evening tour. B. The half-day tour. C. The full-day tour.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At a canteen. B. At a clinic. C. At a bank.
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 does the woman think of the match
A. Entertaining. B. Discouraging C. Boring.
7. What do the speakers plan to do on Tuesday afternoon
A Watch a game. B. Play tennis. C. Go to the cinema.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man advise Mrs. White to do
A. Go on a diet. B. Do more exercise. C. Get enough sleep.
9. Which can be included in Mrs. White’s breakfast
A. Eggs. B. Sausages. C. Porridge.
10. What is the man
A. A teacher. B. A physician. C. A chef.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至14题。
11. How does Nancy look to Daniel
A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Anxious.
12. Why does Daniel mention his performance in a play
A. To comfort Nancy. B. To express his regret. C. To show his pride.
13. What is Nancy going to do next week
A Take a school test. B. Have a check-up. C. Go in for a competition.
14. What does Daniel offer to do for Nancy
A. Rewrite her lines.
B. Drive her to the theatre.
C. Help her with the practice.
听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。
15. What was Prof. Stone’s grandfather afraid of
A. Leaving his home. B. Parting from his son. C. Taking early retirement.
16. What does old age mean to many elderly Americans
A. Lack of moral support. B. Loss of self-worth. C. Change of living habits.
17. What will Prof. Stone talk about next concerning elderly people
A. Public services they ask for.
B. Health care available to them.
C. Contributions they can make.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker’s mother want her to be
A. A confident person. B. A warm-hearted person. C. A humorous person.
19. Why did the speaker feel lonely in her childhood
A. She often traveled by herself.
B. Her family moved frequently.
C. Her mother was busy working.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Importance of home schooling.
B. Mother-daughter relationship.
C. A role model in her family.
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. B 15. D
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文, 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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. B
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)
阅读下面的短文, 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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. Exploring
37. who 38. curiosity
39. have been launched
40. whom 41. to enter
42. written
43. was treated
44. depending
45. judge
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分25分)
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Jack,
I'm terribly sorry to tell you that I am unable to go to Yunnan with you. It is very kind of you to invite me to go travelling with you and I really look forward to going to Yunnan and enjoying the beautiful scenery there. However, much to my regret, I can't go with you owing to the fact that an important exam is just around the corner, for which I am now really busy preparing.
Anyway, we will have many more chances to get together. Would it be convenient for you if we make it after the exam
I'm truly sorry. I hope you will forgive me and accept my sincere apologies. I look forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分15分)
【47题答案】
【答案】Possible version:
One of the Guests noticed the piles of letters in the corner. He/She walked over to take a closer look and saw that the letters were addressed to Santa Claus. “What’s going on with all these letters ” he/she asked Jim, who was hosting the party with his roommate Parker. Jim explained how he and Parker had been responding to the letters for years, trying to help as many children as they could. The guests were touched by their kindness and inspired to help. Many of them offered to join in and fulfill some of the requests. They spent the rest of the night reading letters and discussing ways to make a bigger difference.
Word of the act of kindness spread. The guests who had attended the party told their friends and family about Jim and Parker’s tradition. The local news picked up the story, and it quickly went viral. Donations poured in from across the country, and Jim and Parker were overwhelmed with the outpouring of support. They were able to fulfill more requests than ever before, bringing joy and happiness to countless children and families. The small act of kindness that Jim and Parker started had become a movement, inspiring people everywhere to spread kindness and generosity during the holiday season.