高三年级入学考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
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What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Have a rest. B. Ask the doctor for help. C. Try some different kinds of medicine.
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Why does the woman talk to the man
A To express thanks. B. To ask for permission. C. To make a reservation.
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What is the man doing
A. Reading a book. B. Writing an essay. C. Watching a show.
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What is Tony usually like
A. Helpful. B. Serious. C. Humorous.
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What does the woman plan to do tonight
A. Stay late at the office. B. Call the customer back. C. Prepare for a presentation.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What do we know about the man
A. He’s interested in cooking.
B He will graduate next year.
C. He’s dissatisfied with the woman’s service.
7. What problem does the woman find out
A. The man clicked the wrong birth date.
B. The man didn’t know how to register.
C. The man chose the wrong year for his class.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What did Kelly probably perform
A. A singing show. B. A comedy show. C. A magic show.
9. How does the woman describe James and Mary’s dancing
A. Funny. B. Surprising. C. Uninteresting.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What does the woman admire most about the man
A. His courage. B. His curiosity. C. His confidence.
11. Why does the man decide to skydive
A. To challenge himself.
B. To be reported by a program.
C. To raise money for victims in an earthquake.
12. What is the date today
A. June 19th. B. June 21st. C. June 23rd.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Hobbies. B. College experience. C. The working life.
14. How long has the man been at university
A. About 6 months. B. About 5 months. C. About 4 months.
15. What is the biggest issue for the man
A. The stress of exams. B. The lack of money. C. The loads of assignments.
16. When does the man find time to relax
A. On weekends. B. Right after exams. C. During the nights after work.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What happens to the speaker when he gets older
A. He finds his home city attractive.
B. He dreams of traveling to Europe.
C. He likes sharing travel experiences.
18. What do most people globally know about the speaker’s city
A. The history. B. The weather. C. The economy.
19. What will the speaker explore today
A. High-rising housing. B. Small streets. C. Shopping malls.
20. What does the speaker want others to see about his city
A. Its culture. B. Its economic power. C. The famous architecture.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Architectural Designer Assistant Wanted
Main Responsibilities:
An architectural designer assistant helps architectural designers develop creative building designs that meet client requirements. Using CAD software, they produce precise 2D drawings and 3D models of structures. They cooperate with architects and engineers to ensure designs are functional and meet safety standards. Regular site inspections help monitor construction progress. Additionally, they maintain clear communication with clients throughout the project.
Essential Skills:
·Strong design ability and CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp).
·Understanding of construction methods and building regulations.
·Excellent communication and cooperation skills.
·Keen attention to detail and time management.
Education & Experience:
·Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related fields (4-5 year program).
·Previous experience at a design firm is preferred.
·Professional portfolios (作品) demonstrating design skills.
·Leadership experience will give you a competitive edge.
Basic Personal Qualities:
·Responsible, positive and cooperative.
·Able to work independently or in a team.
·Adaptable to changing project needs.
·Comfortable handling multiple deadlines.
Application Process:
·Submit applications through company website only.
·Formal interview required before hiring.
·Watch out for fake emails—company never requests personal banking details.
Job Details:
·Contract position with remote work options.
·Competitive pay starting at $50/hour.
·Opportunities for creative design projects.
21. What is a primary task of an architectural designer assistant
A. To help design client-focused buildings.
B. To train designers to use CAD software.
C. To monitor construction workers on site.
D. To strengthen architectural safety standards.
22. Which qualification would give applicants an advantage
A. The ability to work independently.
B. A bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
C. A basic knowledge of three CAD tools.
D. Leadership experience in team projects.
23. What should applicants be careful about during the application process
A. Attending a formal interview.
B. Offering remote work options.
C. Providing personal banking details if requested.
D. Submitting applications on the company website.
B
I was born and raised on the Gold Coast by a single parent, my incredible mother, Christine. Mum always placed a lot of emphasis on higher education and I was educated from a young age to enter university.
Unfortunately for Mum, the thing that I had a special love for was cooking — not what she would have chosen for me. Knowing how hard restaurant work is, she wasn’t pleased with my idea. To keep my options open, I decided to apply for university but also cook throughout my studies with a part-time job. However, it wasn’t long before I found I was stuck in studying something not appealing to me, and this part-time work became my thing. I made the tough decision to quit my university major after graduation, switching to pursue a career in the kitchen. Although she wasn’t favorable with my choice, Mum has since been an incredible supporter.
Soon, I fell back into old patterns working in kitchens but feeling unfulfilled. Then, social media changed everything. As an early user, I poured my creativity into the platform, discovering a talent for photography and storytelling. Soon, my audience grew to 200,000 followers. Recognizing the opportunity, I quit my job to pursue travel photography and social media full-time.
I traveled 50 trips a year at my peak while expanding into consulting, public speaking, and project management. I created social media content, photography and campaign reports. As a pioneer in Australia’s influencer market, my services became highly sought-after.
I established a travel account, teaching others to build careers in the industry, and launched an online photography course for beginners. Next year, I’ll lead my first photography tour in Zimbabwe, my partner’s homeland, combining my passions with conservation and community support. My journey has been challenging yet deeply fulfilling. Making money is no longer the main driver — instead, I seek meaningful experiences and opportunities to inspire others. What began as a small idea has grown into a life of adventure, creativity and purpose.
24. Why did the author quit his university major after graduation
A. He was often discouraged by his mother. B. He wanted to follow his dream as a cook.
C. He was financially struggling with his life. D. He realized it was hard for him to be hired.
25. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The great hardship facing social media.
B. The rapid development of social media.
C. Why the author became influential on social media.
D. How social media affected the author’s career path.
26. What does the author value most in his current career
A. Sharing his adventures online. B. Traveling around the world.
C. Making a difference to others. D. Gaining community support.
27. Which words can best describe the author
A. Adventurous and helpful. B. Easy-going and responsible.
C. Straightforward and honest. D. Strong-willed and humorous.
C
A recent study reveals that the ability to see things from others’ perspectives (观点) may augment creativity. Researchers from the University of Vienna conducted experiments with young Chinese adults to examine how different types of empathy (同理心) relate to creative thinking and achievement.
The study measured two kinds of empathy: cognitive empathy (understanding others’ points of view) and emotional empathy (sharing others’ feelings). Participants completed questionnaires about their empathic tendencies and reported their creative activities over the past year, such as writing, inventing, or artistic pursuits. Researchers also analyzed long-term data from China’s Gene-Brain-Behavior Project to track creative development.
Results showed that people with stronger cognitive empathy engaged in more creative activities and achieved greater success in fields like visual arts, science, and writing. Interestingly, emotional empathy didn’t show the same connection to creativity. The benefits of perspective-taking appeared strongest in areas requiring innovative thinking rather than technical skills like music performance.
Further analysis suggested that understanding different viewpoints might stimulate creativity by exposing individuals to diverse ways of thinking. However, the emotional aspect of empathy didn’t contribute similarly, possibly because it requires mental energy that could otherwise be used for creative work. The findings highlight how developing our ability to see through others’ eyes might be an effective way to boost creative potential, especially in fields that value novel approaches and solutions.
Whatever the case, the findings suggest that increasing your ability to take someone’s perspectives might be a good thing for your creativity. Fortunately, empathy can be cultivated through deliberate effort. One effective method is to engage with books or watch TV or films and mentally place yourself in the characters’ shoes, thereby building your perspective-taking muscles. You can also build empathy by interacting with people who are different from you in some way, while being curious about their inner life and deeply listening to their perspectives.
28. What does the underlined word “augment” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Put off. B. Call for. C. Hold back. D. Add to.
29. Why is cognitive empathy linked to greater creative achievement
A. It shares others’ emotional experiences. B. It introduces different thought processes.
C. It offers mental energy among innovators. D. It helps individuals master technical skills.
30. How can people develop empathy
A. By role-imagining. B. By exposing inner world.
C. By working out. D. By comparing backgrounds.
31. Which can be the best title for the text
A. The Science of Creativity: How It Unlocks Empathy
B. The Mental Process of Seeing Through Others’ Eyes
C. Understanding Others: the Key to Your Next Big Idea
D. Seeing Differently Rarely Meaning Thinking Differently
D
Flamingos (火烈鸟) look graceful, but when it’s time to eat, they look very silly. The birds feed on shrimp and algae (虾和藻) in wetlands. To grab a bite, they stick their heads underwater and open and close their mouth rapidly. Then they step hard with their feet and move around in the mud, shaking their heads up and down as they walk. Why do they take this absurd approach to getting a meal
Flamingos are filter feeders (滤食性动物) and they filter water through their L-shaped beaks (鸟喙), trapping shrimp, algae and other food. But with their heads bending down between their legs, their beaks appear to be upside down, which seems like the wrong way to catch the shrimp and algae in front of them.
Of course, flamingos know perfectly well what they’re doing, and so do Saad Bhamla, a biophysicist from Georgia Institute of Technology, and his group. The team reveals that the bird is creating vortices (漩涡) in the water with almost every move. For example, as it pulls out of the water, its beak creates vortices, stirring up shrimp and algae and traps them long enough for the bird to eat. Then as for the strange stepping hard with their feet, the study finds that flamingos’ feet create a pair of vortices that push food toward their beaks. That’s why it makes sense to have the head facing the feet instead of whatever is in front of them.
“What they’re basically doing is playing with fluid dynamics — using the beak, using their legs, using their heads and necks,” said Bhamla.
Bhamla believes flamingos may have some have some more to teach humans. He works with chemists to learn how to better filter water. Those filters frequently get blocked by substances similar in size to what the flamingos filter for their food. So it seems possible that some of the vortex-generating techniques of flamingos could be adapted to help keep the filters clear.
32. What does flamingos’ feeding behavior appear to be like
A. Awkward. B. Flexible. C. Uncontrollable. D. Unchanged.
33. How do flamingos’ L-shaped beaks help them feed
A. By allowing them to drink more water.
B. By catching food as water flows through.
C. By making it easier to catch fast-moving food.
D. By stopping water from entering their mouths.
34. Why do flamingos move their heads up and down while feeding
A. To clean their beaks from mud and debris.
B. To signal to other flamingos about danger.
C. To create water currents that help trap food.
D. To dig deeper into the mud for hidden food.
35. What will Bhamla continue to study about flamingos’ feeding habits
A. The species conservation. B. Its possible limitation.
C. The new research method. D. Its potential application.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Each year, the number of accidental drownings rises sharply in summer. We are dedicated to reducing drownings and raising awareness about the preventable issue. Here are five layers of protection to prevent drownings.
____36____
Four-sided fences, self-closing gates, safety alarms and pool covers are the best to protect unrestricted access of children and even of adults into a body of water, whether it be a pool or a pond. Modern wearable technology further enhances safety. If a person goes underwater with it, there’s a device that can be sounded off.
Supervise (监督) swimmers and water activities
The second layer is to appoint a supervisor or a water watcher whenever children are in, near, or around the water, even when there’s a lifeguard in place.____37____. So, that’s not being on a cell phone, not being engaged in conversation, not doing household chores while kids are in the water, because drowning is fast and silent.
Learn how to swim
Another key to preventing drownings is to learn how to swim—plain and simple. Choose brightly colored swimsuits to be easily spotted. Everyone is supposed to learn to swim. It’s about building water-smart skills: floating on your back, treading water, making it to the edge, and shouting for help if you need to.____38____.
Use life jackets
In addition, we urge the use of life jackets that are sized appropriately for use in, near or around bodies of water and while boating.____39____. Adults need to teach young children about how life jackets work and why it’s important to wear one and what can happen if one isn’t worn.
Prepare for emergencies
____40____. Know how to recognize someone who’s in trouble and then what to do in that case, call for help and reach or throw something that floats to them.
A. Promote accessibility
B. Use barriers and alarms
C. Such basic competence can save lives
D. We advocate fully focused supervision
E. It keeps you above the surface and helps you float
F. If you’re not trained to rescue, don’t offer to supervise someone
G. We suggest learning to perform first aid and keeping rescue equipment in hand
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。
In her first year of college, Karen was accepted into her university’s choir (合唱团) program. She tried to ____41____ every rehearsal (彩排), since the choir would be traveling to China and Japan for an international tour.
However, little did she know, her final rehearsal morning would end in a ____42____. Karen overslept and missed the bus to the rehearsal spot. ____43____ set in as she realized her absence might ____44____ the tour. Feeling quite at a loss, she paced anxiously back and forth in the hallway.
Just then, her ____45____, Pam, showed up. They had lived across the hall for months but their relationship had been ____46____. Karen and her friends often ran up and down the halls and screamed with laughter, making a lot of noise. Pam had asked them to quiet down, only to be met with a(n) ____47____ silence, and soon they got back to their usual fun.
Now, standing before the very person whose requests were repeatedly ____48____, Karen was slightly ____49____. Yet when Karen ____50____ the situation, Pam offered simply, “I can drive you there.” Karen was humbled by Pam’s ____51____.Thanks to Pam, Karen made it to the rehearsal just in time.
____52____ that day, Karen thinks of Pam’s gesture as more than just a car ride, but an act of ____53____.
“Perhaps I didn’t ____54____ that sort of kindness but she decided to extend it ____55____ — that reshaped my understanding of kindness through my life,” Karen said.
41. A. take the form of B. make the most of C. put up with D. make up for
42. A. debate B. word C. flash D. disaster
43. A. Panic B. Discomfort C. Doubt D. Dissatisfaction
44. A. extend B. change C. cost D. expose
45. A. guide B. neighbor C. teacher D. colleague
46. A. solid B. symbolic C. close D. tense
47. A. brief B. odd C. total D. grateful
48. A. submitted B. issued C. dismissed D. sensed
49 A. thrilled B. ashamed C. content D. dizzy
50. A. assessed B. predicted C. analyzed D. explained
51. A. survival B. response C. promotion D. freedom
52. A. Counting in B. Depending on C. Reflecting on D. Figuring out
53. A. forgiving B. rewarding C. cooperating D. conveying
54. A. spread B. identify C. ignore D. deserve
55. A. anyway B. alone C. instead D. indeed
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。
The Revelations 2025 became a stage____56____an embroidery inheritor (刺绣继承人) from Hunan Province impressed Paris with her contemporary interpretations of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Liu Ya from Changsha, Hunan Province,____57____ (present) 20 innovative Xiang embroidery pieces during her solo exhibition at the Grand Palais on May 21.
Liu Ya is the daughter of Liu Jianxin,____58____national inheritor of Xiang embroidery and master of Chinese arts and crafts. Liu said, “Watching my mother transform fabric stitch (一针) by stitch, I developed a feeling of ____59____(admire) for this art, though I could not understand the hardship and perseverance.”
She particularly recalled her mother’s devotion____60____the 20-meter Thousand Cranes Scroll — a project____61____ (involve) twelve artisans (工匠) over two decades. In the course, Liu Jianxin often____62____ (accident) drank ink or wore mismatched shoes due to her intense focus. “Her unwavering artisan spirit forms my foundation,” Liu Ya said.
____63____ (raise) in a Xiang embroidery family, Liu Ya was trained in traditional Chinese painting from the age. Her studio highlights her growth as an artist. She explores themes beyond____64____ (convention) subjects, drawing inspiration from all living things. Liu Ya’s creative pieces include the Joy Series, combining line art with embroidery, and Spring Pear Blossoms, inspired by a pear garden.
The exhibition showcases Liu’s years of inheriting and innovating Xiang embroidery. She emphasized that it is more than just a traditional craft — it’s also a cultural expression and an artistic bridge across____65____ (nation).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Peter想参加学校的社团，但怕影响学习。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）你的看法和理由；
（2）你的建议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
No one owns dogs in Bhutan. In this country, most people believe that the animals around us are their lost loved ones, so animals are given free rein (缰绳) to do whatever they want.
I moved to Bhutan from another teaching job in Tanzania. A few dogs spent every day hanging out at my school. One of them was a little guy with a head too big for his body, really winning my heart. He was a cute guy with an open face and a constantly dangling tongue. His fur was patchy in spots, but he seemed otherwise healthy.
As I settled into life in Bhutan, I had trouble making friends. Sure, I was close with all the other teachers, but most of them were older and had families. Because of the language barrier and my own shyness, it was hard to go out and meet new people. Our town in Bhutan was very small, just two main roads filled with mostly restaurants, karaoke bars and snooker (斯诺克) halls. Usually, I went to town for shopping, but because of my limited language skills, I didn’t often go to those “hang-out” kinds of places. Therefore, I spent most of my time working. I really focused on my lessons, making them as perfect as possible.
Every day, the little dog wandered into my office and sat quietly in the corner. Most of the other teachers would shoo (轰走) him out of the office with a loud “Hi-ya!”, and the little guy would bow his oversized head and run away. I didn’t shoo him away, though. Whenever he wandered into my room, I’d just ignore him. He’d walk between the desks for a while before settling under a teacher’s desk at the back of the room. He wouldn’t sleep or do anything else, just watch me.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Over time, the dog started following me, becoming a regular part of my day.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the dog led me to the town one day, my lonely days here began to end.
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高三年级入学考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
【1题答案】
【答案】A
【2题答案】
【答案】B
【3题答案】
【答案】C
【4题答案】
【答案】B
【5题答案】
【答案】C
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【6~7题答案】
【答案】6. A 7. C
【8~9题答案】
【答案】8. A 9. C
【10~12题答案】
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. B
【13~16题答案】
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. B 16. A
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. G
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。
【41~55题答案】
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. A
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【56~65题答案】
【答案】56. where
57. presented
58. a 59. admiration
60. to 61. involving
62. accidentally
63. Raised 64. conventional
65. nations
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【66题答案】
【答案】Dear Peter,
I understand your concern about studies, but I believe participating in clubs can actually enhance your school life without affecting your academic performance.
Firstly, clubs provide a great way to relax and reduce stress, which can actually improve your focus when studying. Secondly, you’ll develop time-management skills by balancing responsibilities, a skill that’s useful for your study too. Lastly, clubs offer opportunities to make friends and learn new things, enriching your overall school experience.
Of course, it’s important to choose one or two clubs that truly interest you and set a time limit for activities. I’m sure you’ll find the right balance!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【67题答案】
【答案】参考范文：
Over time, the dog started following me, becoming a regular part of my day. I’d see him on my walk to school, who was trying to keep pace with me. He’d attend at least one of my classes. At lunch, as he wasn’t allowed inside the school canteen, he’d patiently wait outside until I was done. I’d give him some food, and then he’d disappear somewhere. When I stayed late in the office alone for lesson plans for the next day, the dog friend would run in. Somehow, he knew that I needed someone to talk to. When I finished my work, we would walk on the way home.
When the dog led me to the town one day my lonely days here began to end. One night, I stayed alone in the office preparing for my lesson plans as usual. When I was finishing my work, the dog ran in. I followed him out of the office and we walked down the path back to my home. Strangely, instead of following me to my home, the dog led me straight into town. Upon arrival, he pulled me to the snooker hall, which was packed with locals, all chatting, laughing and having a good time. And that was where I met my first group of friends. My friend group had grown with more visits to town with the dog. I was grateful to the little dog who pushed me forward.
