2024-2025学年高一下学期6月期末英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．Where will the woman probably take her son tomorrow
A．To a dance studio. B．To a wildlife park. C．To a music school.
2．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Apologize to Tess in writing.
B．Avoid arguing with Tess now.
C．Tell Tess the truth immediately.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a gallery. B．At home. C．In an art class.
4．What does the woman want the man to buy
A．Sugar and milk. B．Chocolate and tea. C．Milk and potato chips.
5．What will the woman be
A．A tour guide. B．An accountant. C．A lawyer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the boy dislike most about his routine
A．Doing homework.
B．Organizing his time.
C．Having teeth checked.
7．What does the girl think of her father’s advice
A．It made her school life busier.
B．It was difficult to follow at first.
C．It helped her manage time better.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What change did the man make to his schedule
A．Exercising regularly.
B．Starting work earlier.
C．Visiting the store daily.
9．What was the woman
A．A store owner. B．A salesperson. C．A teacher.
10．What is the man going to do next
A．Learn Spanish. B．Make the payment. C．Buy fruits for Delia.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What is the relationship between Dylan and Judy
A．Brother and sister.
B．Father and daughter.
C．Interviewer and interviewee.
12．Why is Dylan being interviewed
A．He saved a kid in an accident.
B．His team won a national game.
C．He started an environmental event,
13．What will Mark probably do
A．Give Dylan a call later.
B．Ask Judy to join the event.
C．Wait for Dylan at Judy’s house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What did Joseph do last Saturday
A．He wrote a report.
B．He helped paint a house.
C．He bought new furniture
15．What does Augus warn the woman about
A．The house needs airing after painting.
B．The furniture may get damaged easily.
C．The paint color might not match the walls.
16．How does the woman feel about her plan
A．Anxious. B．Excited. C．Content.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What did Peter Nehme achieve at seven
A．He completed all theoretical music studies.
B．He started learning diverse musical instruments.
C．He became the youngest teacher at a conservatorium.
18．Why did Peter Nehme work in European workshops
A．To perform with famous musicians.
B．To restore ancient musical instruments.
C．To learn instrument production techniques.
19．What happened to Peter Nehme twelve years ago
A．His company was founded.
B．His house was destroyed by a fire.
C．He lost his job at the conservatorium.
20．What is Peter Nehme’s current dream
A．To play 50 different instruments.
B．To compose music for a famous brand.
C．To open a museum for his own instruments.
二、阅读理解
Walt Disney Family Museum
Best Museums in San Francisco
This museum is devoted to the life and work of Walt Disney, the man behind the famous mouse. Founded by the Walt Disney Family Foundation, it has been in the charge of Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, since it opened in 2009. The space is divided between historic photographs and media from Disney’s life and exhibits highlighting the significant animators (动画师) and stylists behind the company’s beloved movies.
Price: $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors 65+, $15 for youth 6-17.
Children’s Creativity Museum
Specifically aimed at young ones(aged 2-12), this museum offers two stories of hands-on multimedia arts and technology experiences. There’s a community garden, an animation studio where kids can make their own stop-motion movies, Making Music Studio where kids build their own instrument and Lil’ Critter City, a play area designed for the youngest visitors.
Price: $20 for anyone aged 1 or older.
Cable Car (缆车) Museum
It’s worth a visit to this museum which includes several cable cars inside, great information about the history of the system which was once operated by many different companies, and best of all: insight into what runs the cables that you hear humming (嗡嗡作响) underground as you cross the street. It’s the powerhouse for the entire system, and you can watch the huge winding wheels that make the cables go.
Price: $10 for adults. $8 for students and seniors 65’, free for children 12 and under.
Gregangelo Museum
The unusual Gregangelo Museum is set in a private home and has been featured on Netflix. BBC and HGTV. There are no drop-ins: You must make an appointment for your experience, which lasts anywhere from one-and-a-half to two hours. There are a variety of shows and tours, some of which explore outside spaces in the three attractive gardens.
Price: The various experiences range in price from $ 50 to $200, most settling around $95 per person.
21．What do we know about the Walt Disney Family Museum
A．It charges $30 for an elderly couple. B．It is run by Walt Disney’s daughter.
C．It was opened by Walt Disney himself. D．It displays movies starred by Walt Disney.
22．What makes the Cable Car Museum well worth visiting
A．It shows the most expensive cable cars.
B．It provides hands-on technology experiences.
C．It has the longest history among these museums.
D．It lets visitors see how cables work underground.
23．What does a visitor need to do before touring the Gregangelo Museum
A．Book in advance. B．Watch BBC shows.
C．Prepare $ 95 in cash. D．Take a garden tour first.
Since Jack Anderson was a child, he has been deeply interested in Chinese culture. When Jack was ten years old, he watched a documentary about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The ideas of natural healing (治愈) and balance in the body immediately fascinated him. From then on, he decided to learn more about TCM. He saved his pocket money to buy books about Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and other treatments, studying the basics on his own.
As Jack grew older, his passion for TCM became stronger. After finishing high school, he decided to travel to China to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. He attended a well-known TCM school in Beijing. The study there was very demanding. Every day, Jack attended lectures on Chinese medical theory and practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine under the guidance of experienced teachers. Although the studies were difficult and sometimes confusing because of many differences, Jack worked hard and never gave up.
In the beginning, Jack faced many challenges communicating with his teachers and classmates, as he did not know much Chinese. However, he learned important medical terms in Chinese, such as “zhong yi” (Chinese medicine), “zhen jiu” (acupuncture), and “cao yao” (herbs). With continuous effort, he gradually improved his language skills and better understood the lessons.
After years of careful study and practice, Jack became skilled in many aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He learned how to diagnose (诊断) illnesses by observing patients’ pulse and tongue and how to treat various conditions using acupuncture and herbal medicine. He often took part in TCM workshops and received recognition for his knowledge.
When Jack returned to the United States, he wanted to share the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine with his local community. He opened a small clinic where he treated patients patiently using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other natural methods. Many people in his town began to trust and appreciate the treatments he provided.
24．What inspired Jack Anderson to study TCM
A．A trip to China when he was young. B．A film that introduced him to TCM.
C．His parents’ recommendation of TCM. D．A book about TCM he found in a library.
25．Which words can best describe Jack Anderson
A．Curious and determined. B．Energetic and flexible.
C．Generous and respected. D．Athletic and accessible.
26．What made Jack’s study in China challenging at first
A．Language barriers in class and life. B．Strict teachers and high tuition fees.
C．Limited chances to praetice medicine. D．Unfamiliar culture and local customs.
27．What is the best title for the text
A．The Challenges of Learning TCM B．A Foreigner’s Introduction to TCM
C．A Journey to Master and Promote TCM D．The Benefits of TCM in Modern Society
Around 13.5 million workers, mainly in service jobs, spend long hours exposed to background music designed for customers, not employees. A study by Ohio State University explores how mismatched background music affects workers’ mental states and behaviors, highlighting the impact of music choices on their daily work experience.
The study uncovered that mismatched background music in workplaces can negatively impact employees’ energy, mood, and overall performance. When music fails to match with what workers need to stay energized, manage emotions, or concentrate, it can lead to fatigue (疲劳), difficulty focusing, and dissatisfaction at work. This disconnect affects individual well-being and encourages behaviors that could harm the organization.
The issue of mismatched background music is particularly challenging for individuals who struggle to filter out environmental noise. To explore this, researchers conducted two studies involving (涉及)166 full-time workers participating online.
In the first, participants listened to either upbeat pop music or slower, somber tunes while completing a creativity task. Participants who felt the music didn’t match their needs reported feeling more tired and less positive afterward.
The second study involved 68 workers in healthcare, retail, and dining halls. Over three weeks, they completed daily surveys about the music they heard at work and their mental state. On days when the music didn’t match with their needs, employees were more likely to act out working slowly, criticizing the workplace, or even taking office supplies. At the same time, they were less likely to perform positive actions, like helping colleagues with tasks beyond their responsibilities.
The findings stress the importance of employers considering their employees’ musical preferences, Employers should balance background music to suit customers and employees, as employee dissatisfaction can harm the business. They can create spaces where workers can escape the music during breaks or provide smart earbuds that block noise while allowing conversations with customers and employees to listen to their own music when appropriate, which may improve productivity, focus and well-being.
28．What is the main problem discussed in the text
A．The lack of strategies for managing workplace noise.
B．The drop in employee productivity due to heavy workloads.
C．The negative impact of mismatched background music on workers.
D．The difference between customers’ and employees’ music preferences.
29．What does the underlined phrase “filter out” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Block out. B．Work out. C．Try out. D．Figure out.
30．What is the relationship between the first study and the second one
A．The first study is the foundation for the second one.
B．The second study strengthens the first study’s findings.
C．The second study shows opposite results from the first one.
D．The second study serves as a comparative study to the first one.
31．What does the text suggest the employers do
A．Play employees’ favorite music.
B．Give employees more break time.
C．Push employees to listen to music at home.
D．Provide noise-reduction solutions for staff.
An AI enabling robots to do chores like making the bed or cleaning the floor in homes it has never seen before could allow many more robots to become generally useful, its creators say.
Large language models (LLMs) that power tools like ChatGPT have improved robots’ ability to carry out spoken requests. However, most robots work well only in environments in which they have been trained.
Now, Sergey Levine at robotics company Physical Intelligence in San Francisco and his colleagues have developed an artificial intelligence model called xo.5 that allows robots to work in real homes that they have never seen before. The model is trained using data from an unusually wide range of sources, including many different kinds of robots working in lab and home settings, as well as plentiful data from the web, such as image and object databases.
When Levine and his team tested the AI model on robots they had built using off-the-shelf parts, 97 percent of the training data came from sources other than the robot itself. “Because π0.5 can take full advantage of other data sources, from the web and other kinds of robots, then it can have this broader generalisation,” says Levine.
The team tested how well the robots performed when instructed to do chores such as putting plates in the sink, putting shopping away in drawers and placing dirty clothes in a basket. They didn’t work perfectly every time. “When it comes to the practical utility of this model, it’s definitely not there yet, in the sense that this is not a home robot that somebody could buy and put in their home,” says Levine. But he also says that the robots’ performance appears to improve in a predictable way as they are tested in increasing numbers of homes. This trend (趋势) is similar to how language AI performance was found to predictably improve as more data was added.
“The videos they show are quite impressive,” says Pedro Lima at the University of Lisbon in Portugal. However, the robots perform their tasks at least five times slower than a human, sometimes taking 10 to 15 minutes to finish, which could be difficult to improve, he says.
32．What is the purpose of writing paragraph 2
A．To provide examples. B．To add backgrounds.
C．To make comparisons. D．To support assumptions.
33．What makes the π0.5 model different from traditional models
A．Using data from various sources. B．Working faster than human beings.
C．Being tested only in lab environments. D．Relying on self-collected training data.
34．What can we infer about the π0.5 model powered robots from Levine’s words
A．They are suitable for home use now.
B．More home tests can help improve them.
C．They fail to complete simple housework.
D．Web data has little effect on their performance.
35．What is Pedro Lima’s attitude towards the π0.5 model powered robots
A．Negative. B．Confident. C．Objective. D．Unconcerned.
It’s never too early to teach your children about the value of money, including how to save, so that when they reach adulthood, they’ll be able to spend wisely. 36 . Learning the principles of responsible money management will help give kids more opportunities for advancement when they’re older. Following are some tips to teach your children the value of money.
Expand on the basics of math
Once your children start school and learn math basics, educate them about money and provide some practice. Play money games at home, or download them to your computer, mobile phone, or tablet. Identify different coins, count them together and teach your children how to make change. 37 .
Get a piggy bank
Get your kids a piggy bank. This will teach your children how to save money. Encourage your kids to collect a certain amount in a particular time period or suggest they save coins of a specific denomination (面额). 38 . On a chosen date, open the piggy banks and count the savings. To encourage your children to save more, create a visual record, such as a chart, to teach them the basics of simple record keeping, and they can watch it grow.
Encourage planning spending
39 . It reminds them that they can buy whatever they want with enough money. Allow your children to dream big, and encourage them to save more to achieve their goals more quickly.
Pay in cash
Credit cards can make you spend money you don’t have, and then you have to pay extra later. 40 . Try to keep it real at all times — handing over cash is the best way to learn how to use money responsibly.
A．Cash is money in the form of bills and coins
B．Children often use piggy banks to save money
C．Turn saving into a game to keep it fun and exciting
D．Children must develop respect for money even at a young age
E．This way, your children will know how to use cash when that time comes
F．Planning for future spending helps your kids to achieve their savings goals
G．Show your kids that the best way to buy items is with the money in their pockets
三、完形填空
Some time last year, I found myself caught in a pattern of restless nights. No matter how tired I felt during the day, falling asleep became a 41 I couldn’t complete. I would lie in bed for what seemed like 42 , my thoughts circling endlessly while my body longed for rest. Naturally, I 43 school — the growing pressure, the late-night homework, and the weight of upcoming exams.
In an effort to 44 it, I tried all the usual tricks. I went to bed earlier, turned on soft music, even drank warm milk as people often suggest. But nothing seemed to 45 . Night after night, sleep became worse, and each morning I felt even more 46 than before.
Then one afternoon, during a short break, I 47 an article while scrolling (滑动屏幕) on my tablet. It explained that the light from screens — and the continuous flow of videos or messages could keep the brain 48 long after the screen was turned off. As I read, something 49 . I realized that almost every night, I had been glued to my phone, 50 watching one video after another, chatting without pause, lost in a never-ending scroll.
That evening, I tried something different. I left my phone charging in the living room, far from 51 . At first, the quiet felt uncomfortable, even 52 . But slowly, the silence became a kind of comfort. I 53 a book, let my mind slow down, and soon sleep came without a fight.
Since then, this small 54 has stayed with me. Keeping screens away before bed may seem insignificant, but for me, it was the beginning of truly 55 nights.
41．A．game B．task C．dish D．move
42．A．seconds B．minutes C．hours D．days
43．A．blamed B．judged C．attended D．escaped
44．A．make B．quit C．fix D．ignore
45．A．drop B．matter C．fail D．work
46．A．embarrassed B．exhausted C．energetic D．enthusiastic
47．A．searched for B．took down C．got through D．came across
48．A．smart B．passive C．empty D．active
49．A．clicked B．gathered C．faded D．melted
50．A．accidentally B．gratefully C．mindlessly D．creatively
51．A．reach B．sight C．control D．expectation
52．A．unfamiliar B．immoral C．unfortunate D．irresponsible
53．A．reflected on B．tore apart C．picked up D．made up
54．A．promise B．change C．mistake D．challenge
55．A．exciting B．boring C．helpful D．restful
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Snow Leopard Conservation Efforts Breed Success
Nature reserves are helping the big cat flourish in its major living areas across China. Efforts to protect snow leopards have achieved 56 (note) successes, as evidenced by frequent documentation of the animal’s activities. Challenges remain, though, such as habitat loss, degradation of vegetation and reductions in food sources.
The snow leopard’s major living areas still keep their natural state to a high degree thanks to shelter 57 (provide) by national parks and nature reserves, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
In 1989, the snow leopard 58 (list) as a national first-class protected wildlife species. More than 70 grassroots conservation management 59 (station) and over 30 nature reserves have been set up in activity areas, 60 (cover) more than half the animal’s habitat nationwide, the NFGA said.
Conservation projects provide job opportunities for locals, 61 can become reserve managers, researchers, guides and educators in wildlife monitoring, conservation and nature education.
In recent years, forestry and grassland departments and NGOs, such as Eco-Bridge Continental and the Shan Shui Conservation Center, 62 (conduct) long-term monitoring projects and investigations on the animal and its habitat. Last year, the EBC used satellite tracking for the first time in China 63 (show) the animal’s home range in the Qilian Mountains National Park Pilot Area.
In 2019, the management bureau of the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan released infrared (红外线的) camera footage from 2018. It showed the activities of 64 female snow leopard and her three babies, and offered insights into their survival skills. A spokesperson for the Giant Panda National Park Management Bureau said the footage showed that the snow leopard population in the high-altitude region of Wolong may have a higher density (密度) 65 the average.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是国际学校学生李华，你校在世界音乐日(6月21日)举办了“Harmony in Diversity: Global Music Night”主题演出，请你给外国笔友Smith写一封信，分享此次活动，内容包括：
(1)写信目的；
(2)活动内容。
注意：(1)词数80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Payback
By the time I reached fourth grade, I was taller than every student in my school, and even my teacher, Margaret Liston. Unfortunately, even though I was tall, I was awkward and not very good at sports or school. I became the class clown, and not by choice. I struggled with math, spelling, and reading.
Each afternoon Miss Liston finished the day by reading to the class for fifteen minutes. I was relieved to see the end of another day’s embarrassments and would lose myself in her voice and the story, usually a chapter book such as Danny, The Champion of the World. During those quiet minutes, I watched her read effortlessly, magically, as though she recognized every word, a talent I desired to be mine. If I could read with such ease, I could find my way to happier places and times. I don’t remember how she took me under her wing, but by the time I moved on to fifth grade I was reading at an eighth-grade level. My self-image and life path were changed forever.
When asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up ” I had an absolutely certain response: “I want to read.” I had no idea that professional reader was not a workable career path. By my senior year of high school that goal had changed into becoming a journalist.
During my senior year of college, I found a job as a newspaper reporter and discovered that while I had the diligence and desire to be a journalist, I had no talent to succeed. Five years of struggling to write one good sentence was enough. I quit writing. But I couldn’t quit eating or pay my rent with my good looks. I quickly found a job as an operating room orderly (护理员) at a local hospital.
A friendly instructor took me aside one day and suggested that I consider becoming a registered nurse. At that time, male RNs were rare. It took another year for me to make the leap. I learned far more easily than most of my classmates. I could read, write term papers and patient care plans, and study with effortlessness and pleasure.
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 spring evening during my first year as an emergency room nurse , an ambulance brought in an elderly woman.
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Liston’s eyes widened, and a small smile appeared.
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答案 B D A B A A C C A B
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1．B
【原文】M: I heard you’re fully supporting your son in developing his interests. You took him to camp in the forest and learn street dance.
W: Yeah. And he longs to see wild animals, so I’ve bought the tickets for tomorrow.
2．B
【原文】M: I’ve told you not to cheat Tess. She saw through you at a glance, even though you had good intentions.
W: She just seemed very angry. Should I apologize to her right now
M: Doing it now might lead to arguments. Let her calm down first.
3．A
【原文】W: Wow, this painting reminds me of Starry Night.
M: Definitely! It’s like a modern version of Van Gogh’s style.
W: Absolutely. The way this painting shows the night sky is amazing.
M: I think this painting is the best in this exhibition.
4．A
【原文】W: I plan to make milk tea, but I only have tea and sugar, lacking milk. Can you…
M: I see what you mean. And I’ll buy myself some potato chips and chocolate. Is there anything else you need
W: Oh, I think I need more sugar.
M: Okay.
5．C
【原文】W: I’m going to work at a law firm this summer. What about you, John
M: Well, I’m thinking of getting some experience in the tourist industry, because I want to be a tour guide after graduating.
6．C 7．C
【原文】M: I want to grow up fast.
W: Why Do you want to work to share the weight on your parents
M: I haven’t thought that far yet. My father always tells me to see the dentist for a routine check-up. I hate doing it, but I just bite the bullet.
W: Well, many of the actions taken by our parents are good for us. My dad used to say that I was disorganized. He always asked me to finish my homework in time. After getting used to it, I found that arranging my time properly has saved me lots of time, allowing me to accomplish many things more efficiently.
8．A 9．C 10．B
【原文】M: Good morning, Delia.
W: Good morning, Navid. Are you out jogging
M: Yes. I’ve been jogging for half an hour. I’ll jog every morning starting today. I’ve changed my job and started to work at 9:30 a. m. instead of 8:00 a.m., which could provide me with the perfect opportunity to jog. Jogging will make my life more colorful, too.
W: True. It’s also good for your health.
M: My mom says the same thing, even though I think I’m already very healthy. Well, do you always open your fruit shop so early
W: Yes. I often start working at the crack of dawn.
M: It’s hard work. I heard that you used to work as a salesperson in Madrid. You came back to be with your parents. W: You are half right. I taught Spanish at a language center there.
M: Oh, sorry. Well, my exercise is finished, and I find your products very fresh. Please pack some oranges and pears for me. I will pay with my phone.
W: No problem.
11．A 12．B 13．A
【原文】M: Hey, Judy. I’m here to see your brother.
W: Oh, hi, Mark! Dylan is not here. He drove to the TV station for an interview. He just left a moment ago.
M: For an interview Is it because his basketball team won the national championship
W: Yes. He had been dreaming of becoming a champion since he was a kid, and finally, it has come true.
M: That’s cool! Do you know when he’ll be back
W: He should be back in a couple of hours. Anything I can help with
M: Actually, I am organizing an environmental protection event and I thought Dylan might be interested.
W: Oh, I’m sure he’d love to hear about it. You can leave a message, and I’ll tell him when he returns.
M: There are many details involved. Perhaps I should contact him after he comes back. But thank you all the same. I’m leaving.
W: Not at all.
14．B 15．A 16．A
【原文】W: Augus, do you know the color of the window frames in Paula’s house
M: Of course. They are brown. I went together with Joseph to help her do the painting last Saturday. That day you were busy with your report. Anyway, why do you ask that
W: I want to renew ours. What does her house look like
M: Her house looks very nice and modern. By the way, what are you going to do exactly
W: I’d like to repaint the walls and the window frames, and then rearrange the furniture.
M: But there is an important issue to note: After the painting is completed, our house needs to be aired for a period of time, and we cannot live in it during that period.
W: It makes sense. Then what about the furniture
M: Just go with your idea.
W: Alright. In fact, I feel uneasy about not being able to get all these things done at once.
17．B 18．C 19．B 20．C
【详解】M: Peter Nehme is a Lebanese musician and composer. “Music is a universal language. It is a means to communicate; it makes people happy, improves health, and helps process sadness,” Nehme said. When Nehme was just two years old, his parents discovered his talent. At three, he became the youngest student at the Lebanese Conservatorium. At five, he completed all theoretical studies at the conservatorium, and at seven, he studied various instruments. At fourteen, he became the Lebanese Conservatorium’s youngest teacher in history. Now, Nehme can play about forty-six different instruments. He can compose all sorts of music styles and make his own instruments. In 2011, he launched Peter Music & More — a company that produces and restores all kinds of instruments under well-known brand Peter’s. Nehme worked in workshops all over Europe to master specific production techniques. But his life was not always easy. Twelve years ago, his house burned to the ground. He lost everything he had collected: his compositions, instruments and pictures. Nehme said, “Everything I saved over the years that I wanted to display in a small museum was gone. That dream went up in smoke. My dream now is to have a museum for all the instruments that I produced.” Nowadays, Nehme’s diverse compositions and performances can be found online.
56．notable 57．provided 58．was listed 59．stations 60．covering 61．who 62．have conducted 63．to show 64．a 65．than
66．Dear Smith,
I’m writing to tell you about an exciting show at our school on World Music Day, June 21st. Called “Harmony in Diversity: Global Music Night, ” it was held in the open-air theatre, attracting students who love music from every corner of the world.
To open the night, a band played a lively African drum piece, making everyone clap along. After that, my classmates and I performed a Chinese folk song, using bamboo flutes, which sounded gentle yet bright. Groups from other grades sang pop songs in Spanish and danced to Korean beats, showing cultures meeting on one stage. The most unforgettable moment was when everyone sang We Are the World together — a song that reminds us how music connects people across borders.
I wish you could have been there!
Yours,
Li Hua
67． One spring evening during my first year as an emergency room nurse, an ambulance brought in an elderly woman. She looked weak and pale, her hands shaking slightly as she held a small handbag. When I looked at her chart, my heart skipped a beat. Her name was Margaret Liston. I leaned closer and gently said, “Miss Liston ” She turned her head, her eyes searching my face. For a moment she said nothing, then asked softly, “Do I know you ” I smiled. “You were my fourth-grade teacher. You taught me how to love reading.”
Liston’s eyes widened, and a small smile appeared. “You were the tall boy in the back, always listening closely during story time.” I nodded, suddenly filled with emotion. “You helped me through my hardest school years.” Miss Liston was admitted to a room that night. Over the next few days, I visited her whenever I could. I brought books — some old favorites, including Danny, the Champion of the World. I read to her every evening, just like she once read to me. She helped me through my difficult childhood. Now, it was my turn to help her through this hard time in her life — with stories, care, and gratitude.
