湖北省宜昌市部分示范高中2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中联合考试英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、听力选择题
1．Where will the man sit
A．Behind the woman. B．Next to the woman C．Next to the woman’s friend.
2．How much does one ticket cost
A．$20. B．$80. C．$40.
3．What will the man do this Tuesday
A．Deliver a speech. B．Meet his lawyer. C．Hold a conference.
4．What can be inferred about the girl
A．She was ill in bed.
B．She passed the exam.
C．She is telling a lie.
5．What would the woman like to do with the package
A．Wrap it by herself. B．Have it delivered. C．Take it with her.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is most probably the woman
A．A mechanic. B．A saleswoman. C．A student.
7．What will the woman do next
A．Ask Jim for help. B．Use the man’s laptop. C．Buy a new computer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where was the woman born
A．In America. B．In Britain. C．In Argentina.
9．What are the speakers probably doing
A．Catching up with each other.
B．Having a job interview.
C．Talking about travel experiences.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Teacher and student.
B．TV host and guest.
C．Classmates.
11．What language is the woman studying now
A．Spanish. B．French. C．English.
12．What helped the woman most in learning foreign languages
A．Listening to the radio.
B．Studying in the university.
C．Traveling in these countries.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．How does the man feel about flying
A．Excited. B．Bored. C．Scared.
14．Who has a driver’s license
A．The man. B．The woman. C．Neither of the speakers.
15．What does the woman say about traveling by bus
A．It’s unpleasant and inconvenient.
B．It’s great to see the scenery.
C．It’s exciting to meet other passengers.
16．What means of transportation will the speakers take to get to Georgia
A．The plane. B．The train. C．The car.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What was the speaker’s feeling this morning
A．Excited. B．Tired. C．Nervous.
18．When did the 100-meter freestyle begin
A．At 8:00. B．At 8:30. C．At 9:10.
19．What was the speaker a little disappointed at
A．The result of her competition.
B．Other swimmers’ behaviors.
C．The judge’s instructions.
20．What was the score of the speaker’s team
A．47 points. B．50 points. C．53 points.
二、阅读理解
Here are some incredibly useful websites on the Internet that will help you to solve at least one problem really well. And they all have cool Uniform Resource Locators(URL) that are easy to memorize thus saving you a trip to Google.
Befrienders Worldwide
Befrienders Worldwide is a charity that helps people who are experiencing emotional trouble. They have 349 emotional support centers in 32 countries, reaching an estimated 7 million people each year. Volunteers listen without judging people or telling them what to do, and can be contacted by phone, SMS, internet chat or in person, depending on location.
BullyingCanada
BullyingCanada is the only national anti -bullying (反霸凌) charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for bullied youth. It began as a youth-created website bringing together bullied kids and providing information on bullying and how to stop it. The website is now a full 24/7 support service. On any day of the year, at any time, youth, parents, coaches, and teachers contact us by phone, text, online chat, and email for help on how to stop bullying. Our Support Team consists of hundreds of highly-trained volunteers.
Cheapism
At Cheapism, we believe you can live well no matter what your budget is. The New York Times has called us “a Consumer Reporting for the Cheap”, and other media outlets have named us “Best Shopping Site” or “Best for Being Frugal” On , you'll find carefully researched buying guides and price comparisons, charming slide shows, and common-sense advice.
was founded in 2014 in Austin, Texas. Our goal is to create positive experiences for both businesses and customers. has continued to grow, inspire and bring changes across industries. With a team of talented engineers, designers, and thoughtful leaders from around the globe, the platform has become a powerful system that makes running your business simple and enjoyable.
21．Which website best suits a girl who just quarreled with her parents
A．Befrienders Worldwide. B．Cheapism.
C．. D．BullyingCanada.
22．What do the first two websites have in common
A．Both mainly aim to help youths.
B．Both provide full 24/7 support service.
C．Both possess highly- trained volunteers.
D．Both can be contacted in different ways.
23．What is it that makes platform a powerful system
A．Its long history. B．Its positive experiences.
C．Its outstanding service team. D．Its simple and enjoyable business.
I first met Charlie in the community soon after buying my apartment. He was a relatively short man around his mid-70s. At first, Charlie was very friendly and got along with people in a rather relaxing way.
But a few weeks later, the first time I joined the community meeting, things became difficult. The hot topic was to take control of the community gardens from Charlie and employ a professional gardener to do the job instead. All but Charlie agreed with the suggestion. Charlie had been doing the gardens as if they were his personal belongings. The problem was that his efforts weren’t what the rest of the owners seemed to want, and this led to a debate. As the meeting developed into a slanging match (互相谩骂), I decided to say something.
“Look! As a new owner, I have no interest in what happened in the past. I’m interested in how to solve the present situation. The problem is that I can’t even open my garage door properly because there’s a tree planted too close to it. Finding a professional gardener to solve the problem sounds like a great solution to me.”
Most of the other owners appeared relieved, but Charlie was annoyed. Finally, at the request of everyone, except Charlie, a professional gardener was hired to manage the community gardens.
From that day on, I became Charlie’s enemy. Later, I learned that he always lived in his own world. He was lonely because he had no friends, and he managed to alienate everyone in his life.
Suddenly one day, Charlie fell down the stairs, breaking his leg. Out of pity, I went to the hospital to care for him. During the three months we spent together, I gradually accepted this stubborn old man. After Charlie left the hospital, he became kind not just to me, but to the rest of the community. Since then, the friend lines s of the whole community has raised a lot.
24．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．Charlie lived in harmony with all the neighbors.
B．The gardens in the community belong to Charlie.
C．Charlie’s efforts weren’t recognized by the rest of the owners.
D．All the owners agreed to find a suitable gardener to do the job.
25．Why did the author mention the tree
A．To say something. B．To show his anger.
C．To make new friends. D．To support the proposal.
26．What does the underlined word “alienate” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Give way to B．Stay away from C．Keep track of D．Be concerned about
27．Which of the following best describes the author
A．Fair and kind B．Helpful and creative C．Brave and curious D．Lonely and stubborn
Engineers at Deakin University have developed a new smart generation schoolbag that will end the days when students end up forgetting their homework, particularly since the smart schoolbag is capable of completing its own morning checklist.
According to a recent press release, the smart schoolbag comes with built-in hardware and software that works to ensure it is packed correctly for each day’s timetable, including lunch and sports equipment.
The bag was designed by Dr Hamid Abdi alongside Masters students at Deakin University. It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags (标签) to detect items in the bag and Internet of Things (IOT) technology, which extends Internet connectivity to everyday objects. “RFID technology allows any user to detect items in the bag in a contactless way,” Dr Abdi says. The Internet of Things (IOT) technology is employed to check its contents against the daily school plan. Schools or parents can enter data about the activities of each day to the system’s IOT server. The server then links these activities to the RFID tags placed on the items needed. The smart school-bag can tell what items are not required, ensuring that the bag is no heavier than it needs to be.
The smart schoolbag will save a lot of time and stress that occurs when homework, hats or lunches are left home by mistake, especially if that requires parents to quickly race home to collect the missing item.
While the system can be fitted to any schoolbag, the team have designed a sample of the smart schoolbag that includes the smartphone application. Dr Abdi and his team are looking for commercial partners to take the project to the next level.
28．Why do the engineers develop the smart schoolbag
A．To give a morning call. B．To help homework correcting.
C．To reduce study pressure. D．To remind pupils of school items.
29．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the smart schoolbag
A．Its application. B．Its working principle.
C．Its advantage. D．Its characteristics.
30．What does Dr Abdi expect of the smart schoolbag
A．I’ll replace parental duties. B．I’ll ensure academic progress.
C．I’ll reach consumers soon. D．I’ll be environment-friendly.
31．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．A Smart Schoolbag Saves Time and Stress
B．A Smart Schoolbag Will Replace an Ordinary Bag
C．The Latest System of Detecting Missing Items
D．The First Generation of a Smart Schoolbag
In the days before the Internet, critical (批判性的) thinking was the most important skill of well-educated people. But in the digital age, according to Anastasia Kozyreva, a social scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Human Development, an even more important skill is “critical ignoring”.
As the researchers point out, we live in an attention economy where content producers on the Internet compete (竞争) for our attention. They attract us with a lot of emotional and eye-catching stories while providing little useful information, so they can expose (暴露) us to money-making advertisements. Therefore, we are no longer customers but products, and each link we click is a sale of our time and attention. To protect ourselves from this, Kozyreva calls for learning the skill of critical ignoring, in which readers control their information environment on purpose to reduce exposure to false and low-quality information.
According to Kozyreva, critical ignoring includes three strategies. The first is to design our environments, which involves getting rid of the low-quality yet hard-to-resist (抵制) information from around. Successful dieters need to keep unhealthy food out of their homes. Similarly, we need to set up a digital environment where attention-grabbing items are kept out of sight. As with dieting, if one tries to depend on willpower not to click eye-catching “news”, he’ll surely fail. So, it's better to just keep them out of sight in the beginning.
The next is to make a judgement about whether the information is reliable, so that you can be protected from false and misleading information. It can be realized by checking the source in the top news media which is widely considered as being trustworthy.
The last goes by the phrase “do not feed the trolls”. Trolls are actors who spread false and hurtful information online on purpose to cause harm. It may be appealing to respond to them to set the facts straight, but trolls just care about annoying others rather than facts. So, it’s best not to reward their bad behaviour with our attention.
By improving our critical ignoring skills in these ways, we can make the most of the Internet while avoiding being hurt by those who try to control our attention, time, and minds.
32．What is “critical ignoring”
A．The process of spotting and analyzing poor quality data.
B．The skill of not paying attention to online information.
C．The ability to analyze information to come to a conclusion.
D．The art of choosing what information you let into your life.
33．Why does the author mention dieters in paragraph 3
A．To discuss the quality of information. B．To prove the benefits of healthy food.
C．To show the importance of environments. D．To explain the effectiveness of willpower.
34．What should we do to deal with Internet trolls according to the text
A．Expose their intention. B．Turn a deaf ear to them.
C．Correct their behaviour. D．Send hard facts to them.
35．What is the text mainly about
A．Importance of critical ignoring in online search.
B．Ways to practice critical ignoring in the digital age.
C．Benefits of critical ignoring in the attention economy.
D．Strategies to improve critical thinking among online users.
Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary. 36 However, providing effective feedback is not easy, as it typically requires several components. Now let’s examine each of them.
Start on a positive note. Constructive criticism should always start on a positive note. It feels unfair and rude if someone tells you everything you did wrong without acknowledging your achievements. So when giving feedback, don’t just note the mistakes the receivers have made. 37
Be specific. Effective feedback needs to be specific. Inform the receivers precisely what aspects require improvement so they can identify and address those areas. For example, don’t say, “Your presentation was unclear. ” Instead, say something like, “The introduction of your presentation was a bit confusing. 38 ” This way, the receiver knows exactly what to concentrate on and can make more targeted improvements.
39 The whole point of feedback is to help someone make changes for the better. So you should provide ideas on how to improve. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that your ideas are actionable. For instance, “You need to work on your communication skills” sounds too general. It would be much better if you say, “Try practicing active listening and summarizing what others say to ensure you understand them fully. ”
Be timely. 40 It only works if it happens very close to an issue arising. For example, say you’re with a coworker and notice something in the sales pitch he is working on. Instead of waiting for him to run into problems, provide the feedback right away. This gives the receiver the chance to make changes and avoid problems.
A．Offer practical advice.
B．Focus on making changes.
C．It helps us learn from our mistakes and grow.
D．It lacks a clear topic sentence at the beginning.
E．Feedback isn’t of much use if it comes too late.
F．The feedback acknowledges the hard work the person did.
G．Instead, begin by recognizing their effort and what they got right.
三、完形填空
I was going through severe anxiety, which caused my body to respond in a frightening way. I feared something was wrong with my heart, so I turned to 41 for help.
With a 29-year-old patient at the office, the cardiologist (心脏病科专家) seemed 42 as I was probably not his usual type of patient. He frankly told me, “I can’t tell you what the little thing you feel in your chest is.” He 43 my concerns, offered no sympathy (同情), and sent me home. I felt 44 that I’d wasted his valuable time and I was more anxious than I’d been before.
With tears in my eyes, I told the second doctor that I felt “messed up”. The doctor listened 45 , pulled his chair up beside me and gently 46 me. He said, “We’re going to do everything we can to check you and make sure nothing is 47 , and I think what you’re most probably experiencing is anxiety.”
He spoke to me sympathetically, and with full 48 of my concerns. The way he communicated with me never 49 me to feel guilty or foolish. He cared for me, listened to me, and understood me. Most importantly, I felt he had my best 50 in mind and he was 51 helping me sort out what was bothering me. After that, I felt like most of my symptoms and discomfort 52 .
Years later, I recognized the 53 of Doctor 2’s sympathetic response and Doctor 1’s inaction. And I think our medical 54 should go beyond the pure physical, and sometimes we should 55 the psychological (心理的) one, too.
41．A．colleagues B．relatives C．professionals D．friends
42．A．confused B．embarrassed C．worried D．disappointed
43．A．figured out B．set off C．benefited from D．brushed aside
44．A．dissatisfied B．ashamed C．amazed D．annoyed
45．A．respectfully B．carefully C．desperately D．eagerly
46．A．greeted B．judged C．observed D．comforted
47．A．approaching B．working C．happening D．waiting
48．A．understanding B．description C．imagination D．expectation
49．A．required B．prepared C．reminded D．caused
50．A．lessons B．interests C．beliefs D．suggestions
51．A．addicted to B．used to C．devoted to D．grateful for
52．A．worsened B．disappeared C．developed D．counted
53．A．impact B．profit C．relationship D．attempt
54．A．choice B．supply C．skill D．treatment
55．A．adapt B．value C．share D．benefit
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Archaeologists have unearthed the smallest known cat fossil (化石) at the Hualongdong site in eastern China. It has been identified 56 an extinct species of leopard cat named Prionailurus kurteni, which was so small that it could 57 (comfortable) fit in a hand. It was comparable in size to 58 two smallest existing feline (猫科) species — the rusty-spotted cat and the black-footed cat.
The 59 (origin) biology research supported the belief of a common ancestor for the leopard cat, the domestic cat and Pallas cat. However, no fossil evidence had been identified before the 60 (discover). Forest habitats 61 leopard cats live are not ideally suited to bone preservation.
Finding the fossil of an inclined first molar (臼齿) means 62 (have) evidence from its jawbone and teeth that supports the idea of a common ancestor for all three cat species.
Chinese scientists have discovered dozens of primitive human fossils at the site dating back 300,000 years. These fossils 63 (find) so far are the earliest ones in East Asia, which are part of the evolutionary process of modern humans. They first 64 (appear) in Africa some 315,000 years ago, but it wasn’t until around 45,000 years ago 65 they emerged (出现) in eastern Asia. The animal fossils help cast light on the environment, diet and potential threats faced by primitive humans.
五、书信写作
66．随着人工智能的普及，越来越多的同学使用人工智能完成作业，由此产生了一些不良影响。假定你是校学生会主席李华，请代表学生会写一封英文倡议书，呼吁同学们合理使用人工智能，内容包括：
1.介绍现状；
2.给出建议；
3.发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：人工智能 artificial intelligence (AI)
Dear fellow students,
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六、书面表达
67．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。
When something that’s important to you disappears, don’t be hopeless. It may miraculously (奇迹般地) come back sooner or later. I learned it on one winter day.
It was one of those busy days. Especially, I had lots of clothes to wash. and Karen, my four-year-old kid, kept following me, pulling my shirt and crying for attention. I was annoyed. To stop her troubling me and make her quiet, I searched the drawers in the bedroom and found-a bag of forgotten balloons. “Yellow,” she said with joy.
The balloons were the gifts for her that her uncle had bought abroad. These balloons were of good quality and very unique, unable to be found at least in our small town. Among the balloons, the yellow one was Karen’s favorite. And there was only one yellow balloon. She viewed it as her best friend and even signed her name on its surface.
After I blew the balloon up, she cheerfully took it with tiny fingers, touching it and telling it her secrets. Immediately. her attention was attracted.
After lunch. we prepared to go to the local public clothes-washing shop. Before long. I was ready. Carrying her yellow balloon. Karen followed me into oat car. On the way, she was singing and had fun with the balloon. She kept beating the balloon against the back of the car seat. As I turned the corner, trying to keep my attention on my driving, I felt a sudden, big wind blow across my feet. I called out at once, “Karen! Close the window. It’s cold out!”
And then I heard her frightened scream. In a hurry, I looked over my shoulder, expecting to see some terrible insects that led to her being frightened. But there wasn’t one. Karen was looking out of the window. both arms reaching out, as if to get something. And she cried, “Balloon, balloon. Come back! Come back!” Then. she turned to me, calling out, “Mom, please stop the car! My balloon has escaped.”
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。
“Alright, “I said and slowly pulled over.
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While walking in the park, we suddenly found a yellow balloon flying over a tree.
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湖北省宜昌市部分示范高中2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中联合考试英语试题参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C A C B C A C B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A C C A A B C B A A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A D C C D B A D B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A D C B B C G D A E
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C A D B B D C A D B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C B A D B
1．A
【原文】M: Excuse me. May I sit next to you
W: I’m sorry, but I’m saving this seat for my friend. There is another seat behind us.
M: OK. I will just sit there.
2．C
【原文】W: Here’s a 100-dollar bill; give me 2 tickets for tonight’s show, please.
M: Sure. 2 tickets and here’s $20 for change.
3．A
【原文】W: Here’s this week’s schedule, Mr. Cutler. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech to the Lion’s Club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and…
M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is canceled
W: Yes.
4．C
【原文】M: You are too late. I am sorry but you can’t take the exam now.
W: I am sorry, but my mother was ill in bed this morning and I had to look after her.
M: Be honest! Your mother was talking with the headmaster in his office when I passed by.
5．B
【原文】M: If you’d like to take the package with you, Miss, it won’t take long to wrap.
W: There’s no rush. Could you please have it delivered this week
M: Of course, Miss. Tell me the address, please.
6．C 7．A
【详解】W: Mike, there is something wrong with my laptop. I really need to use it this afternoon. I don’t know what to do now.
M: Why not call Jim He is good at computers. I’m sure he can solve the problem. But I do think you need a new one, you got it almost four years ago.
W: Well, I can’t afford a new one now. Maybe I’ll get a new one after I graduate. But now I’m afraid I have no choice but to use this one.
M: Then call Jim now.
W: Okay.
8．C 9．B
【原文】M: Who do you work for at the moment
W: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I’ve been with the BBC for five years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
M: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before
W: Oh, yes, I have. In fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven.
M: That’s interesting. Have you traveled much
W: Oh, yes. I’ve been to all over Europe and many parts of South America.
M: Why did you go to these places
W: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories in Buenos Aires for the BBC.
10．A 11．A 12．C
【原文】M: Good morning. Since so many of you have asked me about how to learn a language, I thought it might be useful to take some class time today to discuss it. Betty, you speak several foreign languages, don’t you
W: Yes, I speak Spanish and French.
M: And can you tell me what helped you most in learning these languages
W: What helped me most … Well, I studied both languages in high school, and I’m still studying Spanish here at the university, but I think that travel has probably been the most helpful to me.
M: Yes. When you live in a country where the language is spoken, it’s perfect.
W: That’s true. But whether or not I’m living in a country where the language is spoken, I also watch TV or listen to the radio in the language I’m trying to learn.
M: That’s good.
13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B
【原文】M: How are we getting to Georgia Have you decided yet
W: What about taking a flight We can get there in just a few hours.
M: But I’m afraid of flying. And it’s kind of expensive, isn’t it Besides, we’ll miss the beautiful scenery.
W: You are right. Then forget about airports.
M: What about going there by car We can rent a car.
W: But I don’t have a driver’s license. And you’ll get too tired if you drive all the way. You know it’s dangerous to drive when you’re tired.
M: Then what about taking a train or a bus
W: It’s uncomfortable on the bus.
M: But it’s so cheap. And we’ll get to see the countryside along the way.
W: Yes, it’s cheap, but it will be full of other passengers trying to save money.
M: Hmm. I guess it would be interesting. We’d get to meet a lot of people. And we’d get to see the scenery!
W: Scenery We’d just be seeing a bunch of city bus stations. We’d have to switch buses in every city. It’ll take forever!
M: Well, all right, then. I guess there is just one option left.
17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A
【原文】 I woke up this morning feeling a little worried. I was going to take part in the 200-meter race in our school’s swimming pool. Was I ready Was I prepared First, the headmaster gave a speech at 8 o’clock. He encouraged us all to do well. Five teams took part in each event. At 8:30 the 100-meter freestyle began. Unfortunately, one of our swimmers had a sudden pain in her left leg during the race. She stopped swimming and shouted for help. A teacher jumped into the pool and brought her back. Luckily, she was fine. At about 9:10, it was time for my event, the 200-meter freestyle. I walked to the edge of the pool and waited for the judge to fire his gun. I heard him say, “On your marks … Get set … Go!” and we jumped in. However, a swimmer dived into the pool too early. We had to start again. I was in the lead for the first 150 meters, but another swimmer swam past me later. I won a medal for second place. I was a little disappointed. My team came in second overall, with 47 points. The team which won had a total of 53 points. I’m tired out now. It’s been a long day and I’m about to go to sleep. Bye!
56．as 57．comfortably 58．the 59．original 60．discovery 61．where 62．having 63．found 64．appeared 65．that
66．Dear fellow students,
Recently, we have noticed that an increasing number of students are relying too much on AI tools to complete their assignments, which has led to some negative consequences, such as a decline in academic integrity and critical thinking.
To address the issues, we should use AI as a supplementary tool to enhance learning rather than a replacement for our own efforts, which may violate academic integrity principles fundamental to our education and result in the lack of originality and creativity. Additionally, it is of great significance for us to critically evaluate the information generated by AI rather than accept it blindly. Otherwise, we might be deprived of the ability to think critically.
Let’s make a conscious effort to use artificial intelligence in a reasonable and responsible manner. By doing so, we can make the most of AI technology while maintaining our academic integrity and personal growth. Your effort counts!
The Student Union
67．参考范文
“Alright,” I said and slowly pulled over. Hurriedly, we got off the car. We watched helplessly as the balloon floated up. Driven by the wind, it flew farther and farther and finally disappeared in the sky. Karen cried hard. By the time we reached home, the promise of a new balloon, two new balloons or even ten new balloons had failed to calm Karen. Heartbroken, she whispered, “I’ll never find back my friend.” I felt sad. The next morning, I drove her to the park to cheer her up.
While walking in the park, we suddenly found a yellow balloon flying over a tree. “Is it Karen’s ” I thought. Minutes later, the balloon stopped on the ground. Karen and I rushed to check. To our surprise, it was Karen’s yellow balloon. There was her name she had signed. Possibly, the balloon had rested somewhere the day before and then was carried into the air by wind again. Karen kissed the balloon, saying, “I can’t believe you’d come back.” Later, when I’m in some trouble, I always think of this balloon and remind myself that tomorrow is another day and that nothing is impossible.
