河北省唐山市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题（含答案）
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唐山市2024—2025学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试
英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时长120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Sarah doing
A. Checking a schedule. B. Preparing a meeting. C. Giving a suggestion.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. An old building. B. A childhood story. C. A sweet memory.
3. What will the speakers do today
A. Go hiking. B. Repair a car. C. Take photos.
4. Why does the man call
A. To complain. B. To apologize. C. To reschedule.
5. When will the man leave for Paris
A. At 9:00. B. At 10:15. C. At 14:30.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面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 is the woman worried about
A. Course difficulty. B. Class arrangement. C. Teacher quality.
7. What does the man suggest
A. Learning about the rules.
B. Trying one course first.
C. Checking up the email.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel about the apartment
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.
9. What does the woman value most
A. The distance to work. B. The nice park. C. Her mother's help.
10. What will the speakers do next
A Make a call. B. Buy a pet. C. See other apartments.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many years have the pandas stayed in the zoo
A. 14. B. 15. C. 16.
12. What does the zoo think of keeping pandas
A. Expensive. B. Educational. C. Easy.
13. What caused the baby panda's death according to the zoo
A. A sudden disease. B. Poor environment. C. Lack of food.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What excited the man most about the Space Exploration
A. The lunar soil. B. The model of Zhurong.
C. The VR experience.
15. Who is Dr. Chen
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. An astronaut.
16. Why does the man suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early
A. To get a seat. B. To buy a ticket. C. To meet friends.
17. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon
A. Attend class. B. Practice basketball. C. Go to the museum.
听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What is Timeless Stories
A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A TV series.
19. What is the main goal of Timeless Stories
A. To teach gardening techniques.
B. To make history more attractive to read.
C To connect historical ideas with modern life.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To discuss an issue. B. To do a promotion. C. To introduce a person.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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
For my family, Saturday mornings were always for dim sum (点心). While many families had sandwiches or bread, we gathered around plates of shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, and turnip cakes, with pots of hot tea.
Dim sum wasn’t just about food-it was about family. My mom often handed me the menu, written in Chinese. “If you want to eat it, you have to read it,” she said. I tried hard to find the right characters for “bun” or “rice”. She reminded me, “You need to keep up your language. Dim sum is about connection to family.”
We always went to the same noisy tea house, where my immigrant mother would come alive. Usually quiet and shy, my mom often smiled instead of talking, because her English wasn’t strong. But in the restaurant, she became a different person. She was full of energy and very friendly. She spoke easily with the waiters and waitresses, asking about their families and telling funny stories. Sometimes, they secretly wrote a small mark on our order paper. It was a special sign that gave us a 10% discount. For my mom, going out for dim sum was more than just eating. It made her feel at home. In that place, everything felt natural, warm, and easy.
One Saturday, my parents shared news: they would return to Hong Kong to care for my aging grandparents. I had just started college and was visiting home. I didn’t know what to say, so I looked away. Quietly, my mom placed the last shrimp dumpling into my bowl. “Eat up,” she said. “You might not get dim sum for a while.”
Later, I missed those mornings. At school, I bought frozen (冷冻) shrimp dumplings from a small Asian store. I ate them alone, but I always took a photo and sent it to my mom. She sent back pictures of her meals-fresh, bright, and warm. Even when we disagreed on life, we shared dim sum. It was our way of saying “I love you” without words.
1. What did the mother want the author to do with the menu
A. Choose the cheapest dishes. B. Order their favorites.
C. Guess what the dishes were. D. Practice reading Chinese.
2. Why did the mother feel different in the tea house
A. She had a sense of belonging. B. She enjoyed the food.
C. She could speak English there. D. She could have a discount.
3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The author preferred frozen food.
B. Mother disliked the author’s photos.
C. Their lives went in different directions.
D. Dim sum remained an emotional connection.
B
The A-B-C-D model is a way of guiding us to identify the source of our angry feelings and then changing or challenging our thinking to make these feelings more manageable or to change what is being experienced.
The model includes four parts:
A-Activating Event (actual situation or event that occurs)
B-Beliefs about the event (what you tell yourself about the event)
C-Consequences (feelings and behaviors towards the event)
D-Dispute (challenging and changing beliefs)
Let’s imagine: You are walking down the hallway and someone knocks into you, looks at you in an “odd” way, and continues walking (Activating event). You start to tell yourself “People should say they are sorry when they knock into others!” (Beliefs about the event). You begin to grow dissatisfied and get angry (Consequences). What might happen in this situation Maybe you continue to get angry or do anything!
But here’s where the dispute (D) comes in.
Let’s challenge your belief. Instead of thinking in terms like “should”, try replacing that thought with something more flexible or realistic. For example: “I can’t expect everyone to be respectful all the time.” “Do I really want to let this little thing ruin my mood (情绪) for the rest of the day ”
With these new beliefs, you don’t feel so attacked by what happened. The strong feelings you had about this occurrence are a bit muted or maybe even completely changed and you are less likely to react or allow it to stick with you through your day.
The key point of the A-B-C-D model is this: It's not the event itself that causes your feelings and actions, but how you understand it. Your beliefs and thoughts shape your emotional and behavioral response-and that means you have the power to change how you feel and act by choosing how you think.
4. How does the author explain the model further
A. By quoting experts. B. By listing facts.
C. By giving an example. D. By making comparisons.
5. What does the underlined word “muted” in paragraph 6 possibly mean
A. Expressed. B. Reduced. C. Explored. D. Appreciated.
6. What determines a person’s response according to the model
A. Activating event. B. Beliefs. C. Consequences. D. Dispute.
C
The Central Valley is among the most productive agricultural regions in the world: It makes up just 1 percent of all farmland in the United States, yet produces a third of nation’s fruits and vegetables. But it’s also extremely water-stressed. To grow all those crops, farmers have drawn so much groundwater that the land has gone down by several feet.
Since crops can’t be made less thirsty, many farmers have started using some of their land for solar energy. The Central Valley is perfect for this, being mostly flat and very sunny. On average, this energy use can bring in around $124,000 per hectare (公顷) each year. Altogether, the solar energy produced there could power around 500,000 homes and save enough water to supply 27 million people yearly.
But using farmland for solar panels comes with some costs. Food production in the region has dropped-by enough calories to feed 86, 000 people a year.
Still, this doesn’t have to be an either-or decision. Many farmers now grow crops like leafy greens and berries under solar panels (太阳能板). The panels provide shade (荫凉), which reduces water loss from the soil, allowing growers to water less often. “That’s going to allow for both energy independence and food safety,” said Jennifer Bousselot, who studies agrisolar at Colorado State University.
Farmers also have their sheep and cows feed under the panels. Their droppings enrich the soil, encouraging more plant growth.
Over time, the richness of the soil can be recovered, ready for farming again. Even if the land is simply left unused, this resting period helps bring back soil health. “We really see solar as a common landscape,” said Jennifer, “that can be sited, managed, and designed in a way to benefit both people and the planet.”
7. What is the main problem for the Central Valley
A. Water shortage. B. Low crop production.
C. Limited farmland. D. Growing population.
8. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To explain farming change. B. To report farmers’ living.
C. To show solar energy benefits. D. To stress the income difference.
9. What does Jennifer think of the practice of the Central Valley
A. It harms the environment. B. It helps people and nature.
C. It is profitable in the long run. D. It works best in the Central Valley.
10. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Solar Farms Feed the Valley B. Many Panels Cover the Valley
C. Thirsty Crops Dry Up the Valley D. Falling Harvests Hurt the Valley
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
A recent survey shows that one-third of students see no improvement in their writing skills from freshman to senior year. Yet, writing well is important in nearly every job — from emails and reports to proposals and blogs. ____11____
So, how can you sharpen your writing skills One effective method is copying the work of others. Copywork, as it’s called, means finding writing you admire, then copying it word for word by hand into your notebook. ____12____ However, some teachers later considered it out-of-date and not creative. Still, many learners find it helpful today. This practice helps students learn grammar, spelling, and sentence patterns, which can be proven by many of history’s greatest writers.
Jack London, a famous American writer, used copywork to train himself. He copied the works of Rudyard Kipling over and over again, wanting to understand Kipling’s means of narrative, points of view, and word choice. ____13____ He believed he wouldn’t have written well without it.
Benjamin Franklin employed a similar method. He read articles, took notes, and later rewrote the ideas from memory. After that, he compared his works with the original. ____14____ It taught him how to organize ideas clearly and choose better words.
____15____ It helps people stay focused, remember more, and write more clearly. Furthermore, some even find it calming or enjoyable as a creative exercise, allowing them to connect with great authors and their styles.
A. This gave him a model to follow.
B. He found mistakes and improved.
C. It was once a common activity in schools.
D. Even outside of work, good writing matters.
E. This process builds his creativity and originality.
F. The seemingly out-of-date copywork still has value.
G. Many teachers now hate its use in modern classrooms.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At 77, I rediscovered my love for music, a journey that reshaped my life. As a child, I dreamed of playing the guitar. ____16____, I begged my parents for a guitar, but their ____17____ was always the same: “You won’t ____18____ it.” Despite their doubts, music remained a ____19____ of mine.
In 2014, a stroke (中风) forced me to ____20____ the course of my life. I recovered physically, but I was lost emotionally and mentally. I had run my own business, achieving things which I was ____21____ of. But after the stroke, the same calm and drive escaped me. I realized I needed a new ____22____.
At 77, I ____23____ to step into a totally new world: music. What seemed simple at first — ____24____ seven notes — turned out to be a huge and ____25____ universe. But the fact that I knew nothing about music theory only deepened my ____26____. I learned it eagerly.
Days became filled with music theory, ____27____ business stress with joy. Now, I own two guitars. Each day gives me a fresh view on everything. Not only do I now listen to the words in every song, but I also see ____28____ in things I used to ignore.
To anyone feeling lost like me, I ____29____ you to revisit a dream you once considered ____30____.
16. A. Obviously B. Instead C. Often D. Gradually
17. A. answer B. advice C. expectation D. order
18. A. care about B. hear of C. adapt to D. stick with
19. A. strength B. dream C. lifestyle D. glory
20. A. describe B. delay C. change D. record
21. A. aware B. proud C. mindful D. fond
22. A. purpose B. position C. doctor D. duty
23. A. hesitated B. decided C. continued D. pretended
24. A. nearly B. even C. just D. possibly
25. A. active B. free C. true D. difficult
26. A. fascination B. fear C. hate D. skill
27. A. connecting B. replacing C. mixing D. comparing
28. A. details B. nature C. beauty D. ideas
29. A. force B. instruct C. promise D. encourage
30. A. unreachable B. unchangeable C. unacceptable D. unavoidable
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。
Known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, Lin Qiaozhi devoted her life to medicine, delivering over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Her amazing journey was marked by a series of brave ____31____ (choice) that shaped her as a pioneering physician.
At age 18, she chose education over ____32____ (marry), unlike many girls at that time. After graduating from Peking Union Medical College in 1929, she became the first woman ____33____ (serve) as a resident physician. Due to her excellent performance, she ____34____ (name) a chief resident physician in six months, a position typically requiring four years. Later, she was sent to study abroad. Her excellence impressed American colleagues, ____35____ invited her to stay. Dr Lin, ____36____, rejected the offer, driven by the desire to work for her homeland.
The new China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing ____37____ key role. In the 1950s, though ____38____ (elect) to national leadership, she was more interested in clinical work. “Nothing is more precious than a person’s life,” she often reminded young doctors, ____39____ (stress) responsibility.
Even after the retirement, she continued working until her final days. The childless “mother” ____40____ (generous) left her savings to a kindergarten.
第四部分 语言知识(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。
principles approaches eventually admitted spot relief stage brief absolutely energetic attached represent
41. You must be ________ silent or the birds won’t appear.
42. After a long search, they ________ found the missing papers.
43. It’ll only be a ________ visit because we really don’t have much time.
44. You will not be ________ to the theater after the performance has started.
45. When autumn ________, the days start getting shorter.
46. The Olympic rings ________ unity among countries.
47. I felt great ________ when I found my lost phone.
48. All the cars looked similar and I couldn’t ________ my car in the parking lot.
49. After a good night’s sleep, she feels ________ and can exercise for an hour.
50. During the early ________ of learning a language, students often learn simple vocabulary.
第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子，每空一词。
51. 未来属于今天做好准备的人。
The future belongs ________ those who prepare for it today.
52. 我们得节省物资，这样才能熬过这个冬天。
We need to save our supplies so we can get ________ the winter.
53. 岁月流逝，那些记忆都淡忘了。
As the years passed, the memories faded ________.
54. 在描述他们的生活状况时，史密斯差点落泪。
When Smith described their living conditions, he was almost ________ tears.
55. 如果她继续这样下去，最终会发现自己一个朋友都没有。
She'll find herself with no friends at all if she carries ________ behaving like this.
56. 种更多的树能为我们城市的每个人带来更清洁的空气和更健康的环境。
Planting more trees can bring ________ cleaner air and a healthier environment for everyone in our city.
57. 如果你等到把一切都弄明白了才开始行动，那你永远开始不了。
If you wait to figure ________ everything before starting anything, you’ll never get started.
58. 我在查看我的文档时，意外地发现了她的信。
I found her letter ________ accident as I was looking through my files.
59. 她很忙，但她在自己能力范围内帮了我。
She was very busy, but she helped me ________ the extent that she could.
60. 除了一些初学者，大多数学生都理解了这个话题。
Apart ________ a few beginners, most students understood the topic.
第五部分 书写(满分5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Preserving history needs active steps. Putting old records into digital form doesn't remove the paper ones-it helps more people access them. Oral traditions gain new life through online shows. Museums must balance protecting old objects with telling stories that attract people. Truly honoring tradition means allowing it to change over time while keeping its importance.
第六部分 写作(满分25分)
61. 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。
It was a cold Wednesday afternoon, and the boys at Mr. Henderson’s school were full of excitement. Snow was falling fast, but nobody minded the cold. They were having a snowball fight. The school had been divided into two sides, each led by a captain, and piles of snowballs stood ready for battle. Mr. Henderson was watching, joining the fun.
One of the boys, Arthur Ellis, was among the oldest in the school. He was well-liked by everyone - teachers and students alike. Though other boys sometimes joked about him being kind, Arthur never did what he thought was wrong. If anyone had a problem, Arthur would be ready to help. Everyone respected and trusted him.
At an upstairs window, a small pale boy watched the snowball fight. His name was Hugh Evans, one of the youngest boys in the school. For weeks, he had looked forward to the snowball fight, but now he was sick and too weak to join. He had only books and puzzles around him. Seeing the snow fighting, he cried. His heart was with the boys outside.
Now and then, a few boys looked up at Hugh’s window. But none of them came in. Hugh felt lonely. He tried to smile when his friends made good throws, but he wished so badly to be out there too.
Arthur Ellis had just thrown a snowball when he looked up and saw Hugh’s face at the window. The sight of his loneliness touched him deeply. Arthur thought for a moment. The game was exciting, and the fun was at its best. But something inside told him that Hugh needed him more. Arthur made his decision.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头已给出。
With one last throw at the enemy, he made his way to Mr. Henderson.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Arthur Ellis went upstairs, carrying a bag of snowballs.
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唐山市2024—2025学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试
英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时长120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Sarah doing
A. Checking a schedule. B. Preparing a meeting. C. Giving a suggestion.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. An old building. B. A childhood story. C. A sweet memory.
3. What will the speakers do today
A. Go hiking. B. Repair a car. C. Take photos.
4. Why does the man call
A. To complain. B. To apologize. C. To reschedule.
5. When will the man leave for Paris
A. At 9:00. B. At 10:15. C. At 14:30.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面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 is the woman worried about
A. Course difficulty. B. Class arrangement. C. Teacher quality.
7. What does the man suggest
A. Learning about the rules.
B. Trying one course first.
C Checking up the email.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel about the apartment
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.
9. What does the woman value most
A. The distance to work. B. The nice park. C. Her mother's help.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Make a call. B. Buy a pet. C. See other apartments.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many years have the pandas stayed in the zoo
A. 14. B. 15. C. 16.
12. What does the zoo think of keeping pandas
A. Expensive. B. Educational. C. Easy.
13. What caused the baby panda's death according to the zoo
A. A sudden disease. B. Poor environment. C. Lack of food.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What excited the man most about the Space Exploration
A. The lunar soil. B. The model of Zhurong.
C. The VR experience.
15. Who is Dr. Chen
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. An astronaut.
16. Why does the man suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early
A. To get a seat. B. To buy a ticket. C. To meet friends.
17. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon
A. Attend class. B. Practice basketball. C. Go to the museum.
听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What is Timeless Stories
A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A TV series.
19. What is the main goal of Timeless Stories
A. To teach gardening techniques.
B. To make history more attractive to read.
C. To connect historical ideas with modern life.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To discuss an issue. B. To do a promotion. C. To introduce a person.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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. D 2. A 3. D
B
【4~6题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B
C
【7~10题答案】
【答案】7 A 8. C 9. B 10. A
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
【11~15题答案】
【答案】11. D 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. F
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【16~30题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【31~40题答案】
【答案】31. choices
32. marriage
33. to serve
34. was named
35. who 36. however
37. a 38. elected
39. stressing
40 generously
第四部分 语言知识(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
【41~50题答案】
【答案】41. absolutely
42. eventually
43. brief 44. admitted
45. approaches
46. represent
47. relief 48. spot
49. energetic
50. stage
第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子，每空一词。
【51题答案】
【答案】to
【52题答案】
【答案】through
【53题答案】
【答案】away
【54题答案】
【答案】in
【55题答案】
【答案】on
【56题答案】
【答案】about
【57题答案】
【答案】out
【58题答案】
【答案】by
【59题答案】
【答案】to
【60题答案】
【答案】from
第五部分 书写(满分5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Preserving history needs active steps. Putting old records into digital form doesn't remove the paper ones-it helps more people access them. Oral traditions gain new life through online shows. Museums must balance protecting old objects with telling stories that attract people. Truly honoring tradition means allowing it to change over time while keeping its importance.
第六部分 写作(满分25分)
【61题答案】
【答案】With one last throw at the enemy, he made his way to Mr. Henderson. “Mr. Henderson,” Arthur said eagerly, “I need to take a break. Hugh Evans is upstairs, feeling left out and sad because he’s sick. I want to go and cheer him up.” Mr. Henderson nodded understandingly, “Good idea, Arthur. You’re always thinking of others. Go ahead.” Arthur smiled gratefully and hurried upstairs, determined to bring some joy to his friend.
Arthur Ellis went upstairs, carrying a bag of snowballs. When he reached Hugh’s room, he found the boy still staring out of the window, tears in his eyes. “Hey Hugh,” Arthur called cheerfully, “look what I brought you!” He pulled out a snowball and placed it gently on Hugh’s bed. “We can still have our own little snowball fight, right here!” Hugh’s face lit up, and a smile spread across his lips. For the next few minutes, they threw the snowballs playfully, laughing and chatting as if the world outside didn’t exist. Arthur’s kindness had turned a sad afternoon into a happy one for Hugh.
英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时长120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Sarah doing
A. Checking a schedule. B. Preparing a meeting. C. Giving a suggestion.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. An old building. B. A childhood story. C. A sweet memory.
3. What will the speakers do today
A. Go hiking. B. Repair a car. C. Take photos.
4. Why does the man call
A. To complain. B. To apologize. C. To reschedule.
5. When will the man leave for Paris
A. At 9:00. B. At 10:15. C. At 14:30.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面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 is the woman worried about
A. Course difficulty. B. Class arrangement. C. Teacher quality.
7. What does the man suggest
A. Learning about the rules.
B. Trying one course first.
C. Checking up the email.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel about the apartment
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.
9. What does the woman value most
A. The distance to work. B. The nice park. C. Her mother's help.
10. What will the speakers do next
A Make a call. B. Buy a pet. C. See other apartments.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many years have the pandas stayed in the zoo
A. 14. B. 15. C. 16.
12. What does the zoo think of keeping pandas
A. Expensive. B. Educational. C. Easy.
13. What caused the baby panda's death according to the zoo
A. A sudden disease. B. Poor environment. C. Lack of food.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What excited the man most about the Space Exploration
A. The lunar soil. B. The model of Zhurong.
C. The VR experience.
15. Who is Dr. Chen
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. An astronaut.
16. Why does the man suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early
A. To get a seat. B. To buy a ticket. C. To meet friends.
17. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon
A. Attend class. B. Practice basketball. C. Go to the museum.
听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What is Timeless Stories
A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A TV series.
19. What is the main goal of Timeless Stories
A. To teach gardening techniques.
B. To make history more attractive to read.
C To connect historical ideas with modern life.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To discuss an issue. B. To do a promotion. C. To introduce a person.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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
For my family, Saturday mornings were always for dim sum (点心). While many families had sandwiches or bread, we gathered around plates of shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, and turnip cakes, with pots of hot tea.
Dim sum wasn’t just about food-it was about family. My mom often handed me the menu, written in Chinese. “If you want to eat it, you have to read it,” she said. I tried hard to find the right characters for “bun” or “rice”. She reminded me, “You need to keep up your language. Dim sum is about connection to family.”
We always went to the same noisy tea house, where my immigrant mother would come alive. Usually quiet and shy, my mom often smiled instead of talking, because her English wasn’t strong. But in the restaurant, she became a different person. She was full of energy and very friendly. She spoke easily with the waiters and waitresses, asking about their families and telling funny stories. Sometimes, they secretly wrote a small mark on our order paper. It was a special sign that gave us a 10% discount. For my mom, going out for dim sum was more than just eating. It made her feel at home. In that place, everything felt natural, warm, and easy.
One Saturday, my parents shared news: they would return to Hong Kong to care for my aging grandparents. I had just started college and was visiting home. I didn’t know what to say, so I looked away. Quietly, my mom placed the last shrimp dumpling into my bowl. “Eat up,” she said. “You might not get dim sum for a while.”
Later, I missed those mornings. At school, I bought frozen (冷冻) shrimp dumplings from a small Asian store. I ate them alone, but I always took a photo and sent it to my mom. She sent back pictures of her meals-fresh, bright, and warm. Even when we disagreed on life, we shared dim sum. It was our way of saying “I love you” without words.
1. What did the mother want the author to do with the menu
A. Choose the cheapest dishes. B. Order their favorites.
C. Guess what the dishes were. D. Practice reading Chinese.
2. Why did the mother feel different in the tea house
A. She had a sense of belonging. B. She enjoyed the food.
C. She could speak English there. D. She could have a discount.
3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The author preferred frozen food.
B. Mother disliked the author’s photos.
C. Their lives went in different directions.
D. Dim sum remained an emotional connection.
B
The A-B-C-D model is a way of guiding us to identify the source of our angry feelings and then changing or challenging our thinking to make these feelings more manageable or to change what is being experienced.
The model includes four parts:
A-Activating Event (actual situation or event that occurs)
B-Beliefs about the event (what you tell yourself about the event)
C-Consequences (feelings and behaviors towards the event)
D-Dispute (challenging and changing beliefs)
Let’s imagine: You are walking down the hallway and someone knocks into you, looks at you in an “odd” way, and continues walking (Activating event). You start to tell yourself “People should say they are sorry when they knock into others!” (Beliefs about the event). You begin to grow dissatisfied and get angry (Consequences). What might happen in this situation Maybe you continue to get angry or do anything!
But here’s where the dispute (D) comes in.
Let’s challenge your belief. Instead of thinking in terms like “should”, try replacing that thought with something more flexible or realistic. For example: “I can’t expect everyone to be respectful all the time.” “Do I really want to let this little thing ruin my mood (情绪) for the rest of the day ”
With these new beliefs, you don’t feel so attacked by what happened. The strong feelings you had about this occurrence are a bit muted or maybe even completely changed and you are less likely to react or allow it to stick with you through your day.
The key point of the A-B-C-D model is this: It's not the event itself that causes your feelings and actions, but how you understand it. Your beliefs and thoughts shape your emotional and behavioral response-and that means you have the power to change how you feel and act by choosing how you think.
4. How does the author explain the model further
A. By quoting experts. B. By listing facts.
C. By giving an example. D. By making comparisons.
5. What does the underlined word “muted” in paragraph 6 possibly mean
A. Expressed. B. Reduced. C. Explored. D. Appreciated.
6. What determines a person’s response according to the model
A. Activating event. B. Beliefs. C. Consequences. D. Dispute.
C
The Central Valley is among the most productive agricultural regions in the world: It makes up just 1 percent of all farmland in the United States, yet produces a third of nation’s fruits and vegetables. But it’s also extremely water-stressed. To grow all those crops, farmers have drawn so much groundwater that the land has gone down by several feet.
Since crops can’t be made less thirsty, many farmers have started using some of their land for solar energy. The Central Valley is perfect for this, being mostly flat and very sunny. On average, this energy use can bring in around $124,000 per hectare (公顷) each year. Altogether, the solar energy produced there could power around 500,000 homes and save enough water to supply 27 million people yearly.
But using farmland for solar panels comes with some costs. Food production in the region has dropped-by enough calories to feed 86, 000 people a year.
Still, this doesn’t have to be an either-or decision. Many farmers now grow crops like leafy greens and berries under solar panels (太阳能板). The panels provide shade (荫凉), which reduces water loss from the soil, allowing growers to water less often. “That’s going to allow for both energy independence and food safety,” said Jennifer Bousselot, who studies agrisolar at Colorado State University.
Farmers also have their sheep and cows feed under the panels. Their droppings enrich the soil, encouraging more plant growth.
Over time, the richness of the soil can be recovered, ready for farming again. Even if the land is simply left unused, this resting period helps bring back soil health. “We really see solar as a common landscape,” said Jennifer, “that can be sited, managed, and designed in a way to benefit both people and the planet.”
7. What is the main problem for the Central Valley
A. Water shortage. B. Low crop production.
C. Limited farmland. D. Growing population.
8. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To explain farming change. B. To report farmers’ living.
C. To show solar energy benefits. D. To stress the income difference.
9. What does Jennifer think of the practice of the Central Valley
A. It harms the environment. B. It helps people and nature.
C. It is profitable in the long run. D. It works best in the Central Valley.
10. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Solar Farms Feed the Valley B. Many Panels Cover the Valley
C. Thirsty Crops Dry Up the Valley D. Falling Harvests Hurt the Valley
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
A recent survey shows that one-third of students see no improvement in their writing skills from freshman to senior year. Yet, writing well is important in nearly every job — from emails and reports to proposals and blogs. ____11____
So, how can you sharpen your writing skills One effective method is copying the work of others. Copywork, as it’s called, means finding writing you admire, then copying it word for word by hand into your notebook. ____12____ However, some teachers later considered it out-of-date and not creative. Still, many learners find it helpful today. This practice helps students learn grammar, spelling, and sentence patterns, which can be proven by many of history’s greatest writers.
Jack London, a famous American writer, used copywork to train himself. He copied the works of Rudyard Kipling over and over again, wanting to understand Kipling’s means of narrative, points of view, and word choice. ____13____ He believed he wouldn’t have written well without it.
Benjamin Franklin employed a similar method. He read articles, took notes, and later rewrote the ideas from memory. After that, he compared his works with the original. ____14____ It taught him how to organize ideas clearly and choose better words.
____15____ It helps people stay focused, remember more, and write more clearly. Furthermore, some even find it calming or enjoyable as a creative exercise, allowing them to connect with great authors and their styles.
A. This gave him a model to follow.
B. He found mistakes and improved.
C. It was once a common activity in schools.
D. Even outside of work, good writing matters.
E. This process builds his creativity and originality.
F. The seemingly out-of-date copywork still has value.
G. Many teachers now hate its use in modern classrooms.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At 77, I rediscovered my love for music, a journey that reshaped my life. As a child, I dreamed of playing the guitar. ____16____, I begged my parents for a guitar, but their ____17____ was always the same: “You won’t ____18____ it.” Despite their doubts, music remained a ____19____ of mine.
In 2014, a stroke (中风) forced me to ____20____ the course of my life. I recovered physically, but I was lost emotionally and mentally. I had run my own business, achieving things which I was ____21____ of. But after the stroke, the same calm and drive escaped me. I realized I needed a new ____22____.
At 77, I ____23____ to step into a totally new world: music. What seemed simple at first — ____24____ seven notes — turned out to be a huge and ____25____ universe. But the fact that I knew nothing about music theory only deepened my ____26____. I learned it eagerly.
Days became filled with music theory, ____27____ business stress with joy. Now, I own two guitars. Each day gives me a fresh view on everything. Not only do I now listen to the words in every song, but I also see ____28____ in things I used to ignore.
To anyone feeling lost like me, I ____29____ you to revisit a dream you once considered ____30____.
16. A. Obviously B. Instead C. Often D. Gradually
17. A. answer B. advice C. expectation D. order
18. A. care about B. hear of C. adapt to D. stick with
19. A. strength B. dream C. lifestyle D. glory
20. A. describe B. delay C. change D. record
21. A. aware B. proud C. mindful D. fond
22. A. purpose B. position C. doctor D. duty
23. A. hesitated B. decided C. continued D. pretended
24. A. nearly B. even C. just D. possibly
25. A. active B. free C. true D. difficult
26. A. fascination B. fear C. hate D. skill
27. A. connecting B. replacing C. mixing D. comparing
28. A. details B. nature C. beauty D. ideas
29. A. force B. instruct C. promise D. encourage
30. A. unreachable B. unchangeable C. unacceptable D. unavoidable
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。
Known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, Lin Qiaozhi devoted her life to medicine, delivering over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Her amazing journey was marked by a series of brave ____31____ (choice) that shaped her as a pioneering physician.
At age 18, she chose education over ____32____ (marry), unlike many girls at that time. After graduating from Peking Union Medical College in 1929, she became the first woman ____33____ (serve) as a resident physician. Due to her excellent performance, she ____34____ (name) a chief resident physician in six months, a position typically requiring four years. Later, she was sent to study abroad. Her excellence impressed American colleagues, ____35____ invited her to stay. Dr Lin, ____36____, rejected the offer, driven by the desire to work for her homeland.
The new China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing ____37____ key role. In the 1950s, though ____38____ (elect) to national leadership, she was more interested in clinical work. “Nothing is more precious than a person’s life,” she often reminded young doctors, ____39____ (stress) responsibility.
Even after the retirement, she continued working until her final days. The childless “mother” ____40____ (generous) left her savings to a kindergarten.
第四部分 语言知识(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。
principles approaches eventually admitted spot relief stage brief absolutely energetic attached represent
41. You must be ________ silent or the birds won’t appear.
42. After a long search, they ________ found the missing papers.
43. It’ll only be a ________ visit because we really don’t have much time.
44. You will not be ________ to the theater after the performance has started.
45. When autumn ________, the days start getting shorter.
46. The Olympic rings ________ unity among countries.
47. I felt great ________ when I found my lost phone.
48. All the cars looked similar and I couldn’t ________ my car in the parking lot.
49. After a good night’s sleep, she feels ________ and can exercise for an hour.
50. During the early ________ of learning a language, students often learn simple vocabulary.
第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子，每空一词。
51. 未来属于今天做好准备的人。
The future belongs ________ those who prepare for it today.
52. 我们得节省物资，这样才能熬过这个冬天。
We need to save our supplies so we can get ________ the winter.
53. 岁月流逝，那些记忆都淡忘了。
As the years passed, the memories faded ________.
54. 在描述他们的生活状况时，史密斯差点落泪。
When Smith described their living conditions, he was almost ________ tears.
55. 如果她继续这样下去，最终会发现自己一个朋友都没有。
She'll find herself with no friends at all if she carries ________ behaving like this.
56. 种更多的树能为我们城市的每个人带来更清洁的空气和更健康的环境。
Planting more trees can bring ________ cleaner air and a healthier environment for everyone in our city.
57. 如果你等到把一切都弄明白了才开始行动，那你永远开始不了。
If you wait to figure ________ everything before starting anything, you’ll never get started.
58. 我在查看我的文档时，意外地发现了她的信。
I found her letter ________ accident as I was looking through my files.
59. 她很忙，但她在自己能力范围内帮了我。
She was very busy, but she helped me ________ the extent that she could.
60. 除了一些初学者，大多数学生都理解了这个话题。
Apart ________ a few beginners, most students understood the topic.
第五部分 书写(满分5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Preserving history needs active steps. Putting old records into digital form doesn't remove the paper ones-it helps more people access them. Oral traditions gain new life through online shows. Museums must balance protecting old objects with telling stories that attract people. Truly honoring tradition means allowing it to change over time while keeping its importance.
第六部分 写作(满分25分)
61. 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。
It was a cold Wednesday afternoon, and the boys at Mr. Henderson’s school were full of excitement. Snow was falling fast, but nobody minded the cold. They were having a snowball fight. The school had been divided into two sides, each led by a captain, and piles of snowballs stood ready for battle. Mr. Henderson was watching, joining the fun.
One of the boys, Arthur Ellis, was among the oldest in the school. He was well-liked by everyone - teachers and students alike. Though other boys sometimes joked about him being kind, Arthur never did what he thought was wrong. If anyone had a problem, Arthur would be ready to help. Everyone respected and trusted him.
At an upstairs window, a small pale boy watched the snowball fight. His name was Hugh Evans, one of the youngest boys in the school. For weeks, he had looked forward to the snowball fight, but now he was sick and too weak to join. He had only books and puzzles around him. Seeing the snow fighting, he cried. His heart was with the boys outside.
Now and then, a few boys looked up at Hugh’s window. But none of them came in. Hugh felt lonely. He tried to smile when his friends made good throws, but he wished so badly to be out there too.
Arthur Ellis had just thrown a snowball when he looked up and saw Hugh’s face at the window. The sight of his loneliness touched him deeply. Arthur thought for a moment. The game was exciting, and the fun was at its best. But something inside told him that Hugh needed him more. Arthur made his decision.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头已给出。
With one last throw at the enemy, he made his way to Mr. Henderson.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Arthur Ellis went upstairs, carrying a bag of snowballs.
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唐山市2024—2025学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试
英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试时长120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 Sarah doing
A. Checking a schedule. B. Preparing a meeting. C. Giving a suggestion.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. An old building. B. A childhood story. C. A sweet memory.
3. What will the speakers do today
A. Go hiking. B. Repair a car. C. Take photos.
4. Why does the man call
A. To complain. B. To apologize. C. To reschedule.
5. When will the man leave for Paris
A. At 9:00. B. At 10:15. C. At 14:30.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面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 is the woman worried about
A. Course difficulty. B. Class arrangement. C. Teacher quality.
7. What does the man suggest
A. Learning about the rules.
B. Trying one course first.
C Checking up the email.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man feel about the apartment
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.
9. What does the woman value most
A. The distance to work. B. The nice park. C. Her mother's help.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Make a call. B. Buy a pet. C. See other apartments.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How many years have the pandas stayed in the zoo
A. 14. B. 15. C. 16.
12. What does the zoo think of keeping pandas
A. Expensive. B. Educational. C. Easy.
13. What caused the baby panda's death according to the zoo
A. A sudden disease. B. Poor environment. C. Lack of food.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What excited the man most about the Space Exploration
A. The lunar soil. B. The model of Zhurong.
C. The VR experience.
15. Who is Dr. Chen
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. An astronaut.
16. Why does the man suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early
A. To get a seat. B. To buy a ticket. C. To meet friends.
17. What will the man do this Saturday afternoon
A. Attend class. B. Practice basketball. C. Go to the museum.
听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What is Timeless Stories
A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A TV series.
19. What is the main goal of Timeless Stories
A. To teach gardening techniques.
B. To make history more attractive to read.
C. To connect historical ideas with modern life.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To discuss an issue. B. To do a promotion. C. To introduce a person.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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. D 2. A 3. D
B
【4~6题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B
C
【7~10题答案】
【答案】7 A 8. C 9. B 10. A
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
【11~15题答案】
【答案】11. D 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. F
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【16~30题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【31~40题答案】
【答案】31. choices
32. marriage
33. to serve
34. was named
35. who 36. however
37. a 38. elected
39. stressing
40 generously
第四部分 语言知识(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
【41~50题答案】
【答案】41. absolutely
42. eventually
43. brief 44. admitted
45. approaches
46. represent
47. relief 48. spot
49. energetic
50. stage
第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子，每空一词。
【51题答案】
【答案】to
【52题答案】
【答案】through
【53题答案】
【答案】away
【54题答案】
【答案】in
【55题答案】
【答案】on
【56题答案】
【答案】about
【57题答案】
【答案】out
【58题答案】
【答案】by
【59题答案】
【答案】to
【60题答案】
【答案】from
第五部分 书写(满分5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Preserving history needs active steps. Putting old records into digital form doesn't remove the paper ones-it helps more people access them. Oral traditions gain new life through online shows. Museums must balance protecting old objects with telling stories that attract people. Truly honoring tradition means allowing it to change over time while keeping its importance.
第六部分 写作(满分25分)
【61题答案】
【答案】With one last throw at the enemy, he made his way to Mr. Henderson. “Mr. Henderson,” Arthur said eagerly, “I need to take a break. Hugh Evans is upstairs, feeling left out and sad because he’s sick. I want to go and cheer him up.” Mr. Henderson nodded understandingly, “Good idea, Arthur. You’re always thinking of others. Go ahead.” Arthur smiled gratefully and hurried upstairs, determined to bring some joy to his friend.
Arthur Ellis went upstairs, carrying a bag of snowballs. When he reached Hugh’s room, he found the boy still staring out of the window, tears in his eyes. “Hey Hugh,” Arthur called cheerfully, “look what I brought you!” He pulled out a snowball and placed it gently on Hugh’s bed. “We can still have our own little snowball fight, right here!” Hugh’s face lit up, and a smile spread across his lips. For the next few minutes, they threw the snowballs playfully, laughing and chatting as if the world outside didn’t exist. Arthur’s kindness had turned a sad afternoon into a happy one for Hugh.