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湖南省、广西 2026届高三上学期阶段性检测（二）联考
英语
考生注意:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码
粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需
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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 2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.
When will the man hand in his essay
A. On Friday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Thursday.
2.
What does the woman suggest the man buy
A. Leather shoes. B. Walking shoes. C. Tennis shoes.
3.
How does the woman feel about the competition
A. Confident. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed.
4.
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What are the speakers most likely talking about
A. A house. B. A garden. C. A city.
5.
What does the man mean
A. David is always busy.
B. David enjoys a large friend circle.
C. David often fails to keep promises.
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。
6. How long will it take the man to arrive at work today
A. Almost 30 minutes. B. About 60 minutes. C. Around 90 minutes.
7. What does the man plan to do in the future
A. Leave earlier. B. Take the subway. C. Ride a bike.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What makes the woman annoyed
A. The man ignored her.
B. The man spoke to her rudely.
C. The man didn’t order coffee for her.
9. What will the man do next
A. Call a friend. B. Send a quick message. C. Turn off his phone.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why does the woman come to talk to the man
A. To arrange a meeting.
B. To ask for his opinion.
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C. To inform him of a decision.
11. How many members does the woman’s team have at present
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
12. Why can’t the man join the woman’s team
A. He missed the project deadline.
B. His performance is unsatisfactory.
C. The team has reached the member limit.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the man’s book report about
A. Modern architecture.
B. Ancient European life.
C. Traditional cooking methods.
14. Why were kitchens built outside the castles
A. For convenience. B. For security. C. For beauty.
15. How did people in the castles ensure they had fresh vegetables
A. They planted their own gardens.
B. They stored them in creative ways.
C. They bought vegetables from markets.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Co-workers. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What’s the speaker’s purpose in delivering the speech
A. To promote a trip to Rome.
B. To give a lecture on a sport.
C. To introduce an ancient stadium.
18. What did the Romans think of the battles
A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Frightening.
19. What was determined by Roman law
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A. The ticket price. B. The seat arrangement. C. The rules of the battles.
20. Why did the emperor pay for the games
A. To announce new laws.
B. To please his people.
C. To encourage participants.
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和 D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项
涂黑。
A
Daily commuting ( 通 勤 ) has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Increasing
urbanization, environmental concerns, and rapid technological advancements have forced cities and individuals
alike to rethink how they travel. Today, commuters from diverse backgrounds encounter new challenges and
opportunities resulting from innovative transportation models that prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and
convenience. A data-driven approach reveals several noteworthy trends.
Modal share diversification: The percentage of commuters walking, using bikes, ride-sharing, and public
transportation has significantly increased.
Reduced commute time: Integrating multi-modal transportation and optimized ( 优 化 的 ) routes is
contributing to shorter travel time.
Shifts influenced by population: Younger generations, in particular, favor flexible commuting solutions
over traditional car ownership.
Consider the following table, which summarizes data trends from several major cities:
Increase in
Decrease in Car Average Commute
City Alternative
Dependence(%) Time(mins)
Transport(%)
New York City 25 15 35
London 30 20 32
Tokyo 20 10 28
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Berlin 27 18 31
In response to heavy traffic in urban areas and changing lifestyle preferences, many cities have seen an
increase in non-traditional transportation models:
Bicycles and e-bikes: These environmentally friendly alternatives not only reduce emissions but also contribute
to overall public health improvements.
Ride-sharing services: Companies like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized short-distance travel, offering
convenient, on-demand rides that help supplement public transportation.
Carpooling and micro-transit: Innovations in scheduling and routing have led to more efficient carpooling
models, reducing the number of vehicles on the road.
Scooters and electric skateboards: Particularly popular in highly populated urban areas, these models provide
flexible, cost-effective mobility solutions for short trips.
As young generations continue to dominate urban spaces, the preference for flexible and
technology-integrated transportation models is more pronounced. And with rising costs associated with car
ownership, alternatives like ride-sharing and public transportation become increasingly attractive. These trends
highlight the complexity behind daily commuting choices and suggest preparedness to adapt as urban landscapes
shift.
21. How do commuters save their time spent on the way
A. By adopting on-demand mobility services.
B. By combining varied commuting models.
C. By employing real-time route optimization technology.
D. By integrating traditional and innovative transportation vehicles.
22. Which city witnesses the largest reduction in dependence on cars
A. New York City. B. Tokyo. C. Berlin. D. London.
23 What accounts for some commuters’ preference for ride-sharing and public transportation
A. Limited budgets for maintaining a car. B. The popularity of electric skateboards.
C. The desire to improve personal fitness. D. Reduced population in urban areas.
B
My parents were both journalists. Mom faced challenges in her career mostly due to her straightforward style.
When Dad was transferred by the Washington Post to Hong Kong, the L. A. Times decided not to assign her there.
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After a year at the Asian Wall Street Journal, where she and Dad each excelled in their roles, the L. A. Times
rehired her. Back at the Times, she tried to advance in editing but often held deputy positions as he pursued higher
roles. She later moved to ABC News and other companies, taking on major roles, though not the top ones.
Colleagues valued her skills and work ethic, while some found her direct approach notable. She firmly believed
honesty, even unpleasant honesty, was essential for journalism.
I ended up becoming the sort of journalist she was, skeptical about everything, always asking questions, and
direct with bosses. Career opportunities took me east for a few years, but I returned to California, just as she had.
She loved the place, because it was warm and she could be herself. So did I.
My mom never left behind her large extended family. And she encouraged me to write about all the dusty,
mostly ignored places where our relatives lived. Taking her advice to heart, I traveled extensively, frequently
staying on family couches and spare beds along the way. These experiences allowed me to become fully absorbed
in these communities and see them through love and local understanding.
Until recently, my mom would give me feedback on stories; she could be a tough critic, so I always worked
harder on stories, knowing that she would read them.
Now she has Alzheimer’s. With my dad’s great assistance, she remains active, still showing up for family
events and for my children’s baseball games. She copes with the disease in a familiar way, by constantly asking us
skeptical questions. With every question, I feel her love.
24. What can be learned about the author’s mother from paragraph 1
A. Her character was a barrier to promotion.
B. She established a good relationship with her coworkers.
C. Her reporting style was constantly praised by her leaders.
D. She prioritized family commitments over career advancement.
25. What motivated the author to move back to California
A. The need to attend to her parents.
B. The pursuit of a better job in the news industry.
C. The desire to live up to her parents’ expectations.
D. The attraction of its climate and culture of personal freedom.
26. How did the author’s travel to the overlooked places influence her
A. It helped deepen her insight. B. It provided writing materials for her.
C. It strengthened her bond with her family. D. It enabled her to receive professional recognition.
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27. What message does the text deliver
A. Journalists often face difficulties in their career.
B. Amother’s values can have a lasting impact on her child.
C. Family support is of vital importance in addressing health challenges.
D. The working environment plays a decisive role in attracting young talents.
C
A spacecraft, BepiColombo, recently sent back some of the best close-up pictures yet of the north pole of the
planet Mercury. It traveled a hard journey, going as close as 295 kilometers above Mercury’s night side. The
spacecraft then passed directly over the planet’s north pole, catching invaluable images.
The European Space Agency (ESA) released these amazing images. They clearly show craters (陨石坑) on
our solar system’s smallest planet, Mereury, with deep shades creating an air of mystery. Even though Mercury is
the closest planet to the sun, these dark craters count as some of the coldest spots across the solar system. Cameras
on the spacecraft also took clear images of neighboring volcanic plains known as Borealis Planitia. The ESA
noted that these were Mercury’s broadest region of smooth plains and were formed by the widespread eruption of
lava (岩浆) 3.7 billion years ago.
Also noticeably appearing in the images announced by the ESA is Mercury’s largest impact crater, the
Caloris Basin. It is more than 1,500 kilometers across and has mile-high mountains. This has been the sixth and
final flyby of Mercury for the BepiColombo spacecraft since it was sent into space in 2018.
The recent move has put the BepiColombo spacecraft on a path to enter orbit around Mercury late next year.
The spacecraft holds two orbiters from Europe that will circle the planet’s poles, ready to further explore this
mysterious planet.
In a statement on its website, the ESA noted that Mercury, a small, dry planet, is “the least explored planet of
the inner solar system. Learning more about Mercury will throw light on the history of the entire solar system.”
The spacecraft is named after the late Giuseppe (Bepi) Colombo, an Italian mathematician. Colombo played
an important part in NASA’s Mariner 10 task to Mercury in the 1970s and, 20 years later, in the Italian Space
Agency’s special project that flew on a U. S. spacecraft. His contributions have been very important in the
exploration of Mercury.
28. What does the author say about the craters on Mercury
A. They lie on Mercury’s sunny side.
B. They were formed by volcanic eruptions.
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C. They are signs that there exists air on Mercury.
D. They rank among the coldest places in the solar system.
29. What does the ESA think of exploring Mercury
A. Meaningful. B. Smooth. C. Fruitless. D. Costly.
30. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph
A. To emphasize Italy’s role in exploring Mercury.
B. To display the tasks completed by the spacecraft.
C. To add extra information related to the spacecraft.
D. To demonstrate human efforts in space exploration.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. Formation of Mercury Is Being Uncovered
B. Spacecraft Takes Clearest Photos of Mercury’s Pole
C Craters on Mercury Help Understand Climate Change
D. Colombo Explores the Smallest Planet in Solar System
D
With global life expectancy now over 70 years old, we need to change how we age, not how long we age. So
begins a longevity revolution (长寿革命) — one focused on slowing the ageing process so that lives aren’t just
longer but also healthier for longer.
But this requires a transformation in our health system and careers as well as individual psychology. It also
demands a shift in scientific focus away from individual diseases and towards a greater understanding of the
biology of ageing.
Increasing life expectancy has changed the global burden of disease. The top 10 causes of death have a
common risk factor: age. If we could find a way to slow down biological ageing, we could potentially impact
multiple diseases. But achieving this requires changing how we think about ageing — it means accepting that the
biology of ageing is a mainstream line of scientific inquiry.
This shift also requires recognizing that ageing is not inexorable. We often draw a distinction between health
and the consequences of ageing, assuming the latter are natural phenomena. That thinking reflects past success in
treating diseases. But we now need to apply that progress to tackling how we age and remember the words of
French philosopher Michel — to die of old age is a death rare, extraordinary, and singular, and therefore so much
less natural than the others.
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A focus on ageing and ageing-related diseases also leads to something unique: When progress was made in
treating infant ( 婴 儿 ) diseases, infant deaths fell, so research moved on to the diseases of middle age.
Breakthroughs there led to fewer midlife deaths, and so science shifted to focus on ageing-related diseases. But
the better we get at ageing, the more older people there will be and the more valuable further gains will be. When
we are ill in our 90s, living into our 100s has little appeal. But if we can be healthy 90-year-olds, then we want to
live for even longer, thus opening up the possibility of living to ages far greater than ever before.
32. What can we know about the longevity revolution
A. It aims at finding a cure for age-related problems.
B. It focuses on improving the quality of life as we age.
C. It calls for governmental policy to promote healthcare.
D. It may increase the human lifespan beyond the current record.
33. What is the meaning of the underlined word “inexorable” in paragraph 4
A. Groundless. B. Exceptional. C. Unavoidable. D. Unpredictable.
34. Why does the author quote Michel’s words
A. To prove death is a natural phenomenon.
B. To justify the changeable character of ageing.
C. To show the rare chance of dying at an old age.
D. To stress our understanding of ageing needs changing.
35. What does the author imply about the future of longevity research
A. Its target should be middle-aged diseases.
B. Its main value lies in reducing elder care costs.
C. It may create a positive cycle of health promotion.
D. It will eventually find a natural limit of human lifespan.
第二节(共 5小题; 每小题 2.5分, 满分 12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Popular for being cost-effective, face yoga can be found all over social media, with some influencers
promising a “natural facelift” effect capable of toning, slimming and reducing fine lines on the face. ___36___
“The face is made up of layers of skin, fat and muscles sitting on top of the skull (颅骨). Under the top layer
of skin, there is a layer of fat sitting on top of the muscles,” explained Dr. Anetta Reszko, a clinical assistant
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professor. “ ___37___ But over time, as we age, or if we don’t use those muscles, they can decline. Moving and
stretching the face for a while every day could help restore some shape to the face.”
Dr. Reszko carried out a study to test this face yoga hypothesis (假说). Improved facial fullness among 16
participants is observed after 20 weeks. “The place where we noticed the biggest change was the cheeks, and that
makes sense, because the cheek muscles are among the largest facial muscles. ___38___ However, due to the
limited sample size and lack of direct measurements, further clinical trials would be needed to confirm this
volumizing effect.”
For Hagen, a face yoga instructor, this exercise is more than just a workout. ___39___ . “Some people may
approach it differently, but anything that can make you feel calm and better is admissible.”
___40___ If someone is serious about taking up a daily face yoga routine, Dr. Reszko suggests avoiding
stretching the delicate under-eye area, which tends to be thinner and more sensitive. For more dramatic
interventions like firming wrinkles or treating acne (粉刺), she recommends getting the advice of a board-certified
doctor.
A. It’s a way to be more in tune with one’s mind.
B. Besides, how much is face yoga backed by science
C. Some people are concerned about the effect of face yoga.
D. It’s also necessary to mind the possible harm of face yoga.
E. The fat and the muscles work together to give the face volume.
F. But how much are these promised benefits a stretch of the truth
G. If you exercise them, the growth of them is going to be the most noticeable.
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, 从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Marissa Phillips shared a dream with almost every other young girl around her: to be a Dallas Cowboys
Cheerleader. She ___41___ her way through childhood, starting at just 2. But she hardly ___42___ she could take
her talents all the way to the National Football League. “I honestly really never thought I would ___43___ the
team.” However, her ___44___ for dance and cheer tells a story less about luck and more about ___45___.
She first caught a glimpse of what felt like an ___46___ future during her high school drill team days.
___47___, she joined the dance team at Texas A&M University after high school, and continued enjoying the
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benefits of being part of a close-knit team.
In 2021, Marissa suffered a great loss — her father ___48___ because of cancer. That ___49___ her a lot and
shifted her life path. She ____50____ the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading team and succeeded. Between busy game
days and constant rehearsal (排练) schedules, it’s ____51____ to stress too much how much work goes into being
one of “America’s Sweethearts”. During the game season, Marissa spends most of her days ____52____ at the
Cowboys’ home base stadium.
Despite the exhaustion, at 9 a. m., Marissa ____53____ in for her full-time job at an accounting firm. While
she works eight hours in an office, her practice-ready equipment is parked outside. “I ____54____ all of my stuff
for practice in the car,” she notes.
“They’re busy days and they’re hard and long, but I’m living the dream that I always hoped for, so whatever
I do always brings ____55____,” she shares.
41. A. considered B. directed C. danced D. pushed
42. A. mentioned B. imagined C. doubted D. agreed
43. A. make B. beat C. train D. quit
44. A. passion B. demand C. secret D. method
45. A. talent B. honesty C. confidence D. discipline
46. A. unrecognizable B. achievable C. uncertain D. ordinary
47. A. Suddenly B. Obviously C. Eventually D. Initially
48. A. complained B. retired C. regretted D. died
49. A. mistook B. exposed C. confused D. struck
50. A. broke away from B. tried out for C. kept up with D. looked down upon
51. A. hard B. normal C. beneficial D. apparent
52. A. wandering B. observing C. practicing D. interviewing
53. A. clocks B. slides C. charges D. checks
54. A. compare B. match C. pack D. spot
55. A. success B. pleasure C. praise D. curiosity
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
A pioneering international initiative for hadal zone (超深渊带 ) exploration, led by Chinese scientists, has
received official ____56____ (approve) from the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable
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Development (2021-2030).
The Global Hadal Exploration Programme (GHEP), with the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering
(IDSSE) serving as its head, seeks to transform fragmented hadal research into a coordinated global mission to
explore, understand ____57____ protect the planet’s most inaccessible marine ecosystems.
The hadal zone, ____58____ is characterized by extreme depths and pressures, darkness, low temperatures,
frequent earthquakes and peculiar living forms, ____59____ (comprise) ocean trenches (海沟), particularly from a
depth of 6,000 meters ____60____ the bottom of the ocean at about 11,000 meters.
For a long time, the hadal trenches have been among the most under-explored and mysterious areas on Earth
due to technological limitations.
China has been a key ____61____ (drive) force of deep-sea exploration over the past decade through
sustained sci-tech advancements. In 2014, ____62____ (follow) the launch of the Hadal Science and Technology
Programme, researchers carried out a historic dive to the Mariana Trench’s 10,000-meter depths. Then, the Global
Trench Dive and Exploration Programme ____63____ (conduct), with the help of its cutting-edge manned
submersible Fendouzhe and the Tansuo research vessels.
To date, Chinese scientists have partnered 145 researchers from 10 countries, exploring nine hadal trenches
worldwide, the Mariana, the Kermadec and Puysegur trenches ____64____ (include).
From this year on, GHEP will ____65____ (primary) integrate international research on extreme
environments, life evolution and geological (地质的) processes in the hadal zone.
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，负责你校即将举办的艺术节。你的英国好友 Charles参加过很多艺术展。请你给他写封
邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍设想；
2. 征求建议。
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 Charles,
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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。
In a small and dusty village in England, there lived a young man named Tom Harper. His clothes were old
and torn, and his shoes had holes that let in the rain. Tom lived in a tiny room above a noisy cafe, where he
worked washing dishes for a few coins each day. Life was hard, but Tom had a dream: he wanted to own a bakery,
filling the streets with the warm smell of fresh bread.
Tom’s parents passed away when he was young, leaving him with nothing but a kind heart and a strong will.
Every night, after cleaning the cafe’s pots, he sat by a flickering candle and read books about baking. He borrowed
these books from Mrs. Green, the village librarian, who saw something special in Tom’s bright eyes.
One day, a poster appeared in the village square. It announced a baking competition in London, with a grand
prize of 10,000. Tom’s heart raced. This could be his chance! But the journey to London cost money, and Tom
had none. He worked extra hours, saved every penny, and even sold his only coat to buy a train ticket.
When the day came Tom boarded the train with a small bag and a nervous smile. In London, the competition
was held in a huge hall filled with the best bakers from across England. Tom felt small among them. He had no
fancy tools, just an old wooden spoon and a recipe he’d created himself, a soft, golden loaf with herbs from the
village fields. His hands shook as he mixed flour, water, and yeast (酵母). The shake resulted from not just his
nervousness, but also the coldness.
After what seemed to be a century, Tom finally completed his herb loaf. All the baked bread and cakes were
presented to the judges. The judges tasted them carefully. Hours passed, and Tom’s stomach twisted with worry. It
seemed hard for him to make it through the announcement of the winner, both psychologically and physically.
Before the judges announced the winner, Tom’s eyes accidentally met a familiar figure’s eyes — Mrs. Green was
among the audience!
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。
Mrs. Green was holding a coat and waving her hands at Tom.
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With the prize money, Tom opened a small bakery in his village.
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14湖南省、广西 2026 届高三上学期阶段性检测（二）联考
英语答案
听力
1-5. CABAC
6. C 7. B
8. A 9. C
10. C 11. B 12. C
13. B 14. B 15. A 16. A
17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B
阅读
21. B 22. D 23. A
24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B
28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B
32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C
36. F 37. E 38. G 39. A 40. D
41. C 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. B 51. A
52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B
56. approval
57. and 58. which
prises
60. to 61. driving
62. following
63. was conducted
64. included
65. primarily
66. Dear Charles,
How’s everything going I’m writing to seek your advice regarding our upcoming school art festival, which I
will be in charge of this year.
Our plan includes integrating technology with traditional art forms, like setting up interactive digital art
installations, hosting VR art experience workshops, and organizing a digital music performance. The goal is to
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create a dynamic and immersive environment, where technology enhances artistic expression instead of
overshadowing it.
Given your expertise, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions on how to better blend technology with art
in ways that engage the audience. Also, if you have any examples of successful tech-driven art events or general
organizational tips, please do share them. Any advice you could offer would be immensely helpful.
Yours,
Li Hua
67.
Mrs. Green was holding a coat and waving her hands at Tom. Tom was rather surprised that Mrs. Green, who
was the nicest librarian in Tom’s eyes, would come here to watch his competition. The support from his village
gave him great confidence, a warm current flowing through his mind. “The winner,” the judges said, “is Tom
Harper, for his simple yet extraordinary herb loaf!” The crowd cheered and Tom’s eyes were filled with tears. Mrs.
Green raced to Tom and they hugged each other closely and later they happily went back to the village.
With the prize money, Tom opened a small bakery in his village. Tom worked very hard and he even got up
at dawn to bake. Word spread about his delicious bread and soon, people came from miles away. Tom donated
bread to the poor and shared his story to inspire others. “Hard work and kindness can change your life,” he told
them. Mrs. Green visited often, sipping tea and saying, “I knew you’d make it, Tom.” Years passed, and Tom has
built more than a business but a life of purpose, proving that dreams, hard work, and kindness could turn rags into
riches.
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