2025～2026学年第一学期 高二年级12月诊断考试英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分 30 分)
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1．How long has it been since the Campus Film Festival started
A．A month. B．A year. C．Two years.
2．What does the man need to watch the films
A．A ticket. B．An invitation card. C．His student ID card.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
3．What attracts the woman most in the Classical Cafe
A．The waiters. B．The price. C．The food.
4．What does Karl think of the German food festival
A．Boring. B．Unusual. C．Wonderful.
5．What does Karl suggest the woman do
A．Go to the food festival. B．Try some German food. C．Learn to cook with him.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man look so tired
A．He surfed the Internet in the classroom for a long time.
B．He carried the overhead projector from the basement to the fifth floor.
C．He had to go to the classroom on the fifth floor.
7．What does the man think has changed education
A．The overhead projector. B．A multimedia classroom. C．Modern advances.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the man’s plan for Saturday evening
A．To go shopping. B．To attend a concert. C．To walk by a lake.
9．Where will the man stay during the weekend trip
A．At his uncle’s. B．In a country cottage. C．In a five-star hotel.
10．What will the woman do this weekend
A．Read some novels. B．Go boating. C．Visit her parents.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What will the man do this weekend
A．Stay at home. B．Visit the woman. C．Take a short trip.
12．When will the woman go camping with her parents
A．On Friday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday.
13．How does the woman find riding a motorcycle
A．Boring. B．Pleasant. C．Dangerous.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．When will the woman go with the man
A．At 3:30 pm. B．At 4:00 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.
15．How will the speakers go to the Smiths
A．By bus. B．By bike. C．On foot.
听下面一段对话, 回答以下小题。
16．What is the relationship between Lisa and Tom
A．Teacher and student. B．Strangers. C．Colleagues.
17．What can we know about Maplewood Drama Club
A．It is newly-established. B．It has children members. C．It features historical plays.
18．When will the speakers meet
A．In two weeks. B．In three weeks. C．In four weeks.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
19．How do the speakers like their trip
A．Satisfied. B．Just so-so. C．Memorable.
20．What will the speakers do next
A．Sort out luggage. B．Book a room. C．Have a rest.
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
Paris has a fantastic collection of cafes, whether you need a cozy spot or a cup of coffee. Here are some of the best places I discovered when I was sent to the branch in Paris to cover an event. Groundstate Café
Sitting in the heart of the city, Groundstate Café is always recommended by news reporters. You can easily enjoy a care-free day with a book and a cup of coffee. Groundstate is a popular spot for artists because of the ancient paintings collected by the shop owner. The waiters are always ready to help you. Le Procope
Located on a downtown street, Le Procope is famous for its enthusiastic service and delicious snacks. Office workers always chat with their friends and have fun with their colleagues. You can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine because they only have seats outdoors. As a result, the owner only runs the shop during the warm seasons. Coutume Café
Situated in the city centre, Coutume Café is popular among businessmen to meet their clients. The cafe promotes a life of luxury with fantastic decoration and comfortable chairs. Waiters who are highly educated and elegant can help visitors choose the right type of coffee. Motors
This recently-opened coffee shop is located in the countryside. They sell delicious local desserts. The waitresses there are helpful and friendly. Some of them are college students who take part-time jobs during weekends. It is also a perfect shopping market for people to buy some coffee products and taste some local delicacies. I am sure that I will bring some products to my colleagues when I return.
21．Which place attracts art lovers
A．Le Procope. B．Groundstate Café.
C．Countume Café D．Motors.
22．What do Le Procope and Motors have in common
A．They have a long history.
B．They both offer tasty food.
C．They are located downtown.
D．They are open all year round.
23．What does the writer probably do
A．A French artist. B．A famous cook.
C．A waitress in Cafe. D．A news reporter.
B
To know body language better, Christina Stach, a 25-year-old healthcare provider, read What Everybody Is Saying by Joe Navarro. “It changed how I communicated with everyone,” she says. While approximately 80% of our interactions with each other are nonverbal — from birth, our body language sends out clues to what we’re thinking, and Stach says, “We can learn to exercise control over it.”
Becoming aware of her own body language, the physician recognized her preferred way of sitting with her arms and legs crossed. While it was comfortable for her, patients considered it discomfort with them. She found the same to be true with eye contact. “I don’t make much eye contact with people because it makes me uncomfortable,” Stach says, “but it makes others think I’m inattentive.”
Armed with the knowledge, she began uncrossing her arms and legs and making more eye contact when in conversation, “Using positive body language helps strengthen patient interactions, and once these habits become natural, you may notice your patients are more receptive to your advice,” she says.
“Talking with patients at eye level is important,” Stach says. “It shows them that I’m here to listen to what they have to say and to make joint decisions about their healthcare.” She recommends that physicians lower their eye level as much as possible by sitting on a low chair facing their patient while the patient remains seated on the exam table.
Eye contact is another important element. “If you’re typing notes into your computer without looking at your patients — even if you are listening and can say everything they said, your body says you aren’t listening,” Stach says. “And you no longer have a closed space of attention with each other.”
Anyway, body language can send a message of care and trust, “In medicine, we’re often in our patient’s face during a medical exam, but when talking with them, being too close may be intrusive, especially in Western cultures where we have broader personal body comfortable distance,” Stach notes. “But in Eastern cultures that distance is much narrower. So, when interacting with people from these cultures, stepping back is seen as offensive(冒犯的) — that’s something to keep in mind.”
24．How did Christina Stach get better at using body language
A．By keeping practicing it in her family. B．By reading a related book.
C．By learning a lot from professionals. D．By communicating with patients.
25．Why did Christina Stach change her sitting posture and eye contact
A．To achieve better care results. B．To feel more personally comfortable.
C．To show her professional skills. D．To enhance her specialized knowledge.
26．What is Christina Stach’s suggestion for physicians talking with patients
A．Avoiding frequent eye contact. B．Making decisions for the patients.
C．Repeating everything the patients said. D．Positioning themselves on lowered seats.
27．What does the underlined word “intrusive” in the last paragraph mean
A．Relaxing. B．Comfortable. C．Disturbing. D．Formal.
C
Studies have shown that many people don’t commute by bike due mainly to a fear of being hit by cars. A new bike-mounted proximity (接近) sensor has been designed to help such folks, by objectively telling them which streets are the safest for cyclists.
The new device (装置), ProxiCycle, simply replaces the bike’s existing left-side handlebar plug, where it uses two special light sensors to monitor the spaces directly beside and immediately behind the bicycle. Whenever an object is detected, the ProxiCycle employs a Bluetooth module to transmit the sensor data to an app on the cyclist’s smartphone.
That app uses a special computer program to determine if the detected object was an automobile, and if it passed less than 1 m from the bike. If the reading meets both of those criteria, it is saved as an example of a motorized vehicle that passed the cyclist too closely. The idea is that over a relatively short period of time, readings gathered from multiple ProxiCycle users could be used to paint a realistic picture of just how dangerous various streets actually are.
In an initial test of the technology, 7 cyclists rode through Seattle with both the device and an action camera mounted on their bike. Close-passing incidents recorded by the ProxiCycle were found to match up with those captured by the camera.
Next, 15 Seattle cyclists used the device while going on a combined total of 240 bike rides over a two-month period. They recorded 2,050 close passes in that time, with the majority of the incidents taking place in locations where higher-than-average numbers of bike-car collisions had already been reported.
The incidents also mostly occurred in areas that cyclists had previously perceived as being dangerous. Importantly, however, the sensor data proved to be a more accurate indicator of just how dangerous those places actually were. Researchers now plan on conducting larger-scale studies, which will include testing the ProxiCycle in other cities.
28．What is the primary reason why people avoid cycling according to the study
A．Concern of safety. B．Unskilled riding.
C．Fear of passers-by. D．Lack of bikeway.
29．How does the ProxiCycle sensor assist cyclists
A．By monitoring traffic. B．By sending GPS signals.
C．By giving out warnings. D．By sensing the safety distance.
30．What can we know about the sensor from the last paragraph
A．It is perceived dangerous. B．It is still in the testing stage.
C．It can ensure riders’ security. D．It records incidents on roads.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Improving Traffic Safety for Bicycle Users
B．Smartphone Apps for Navigation Assistance
C．ProxiCycle: a Sensor to Enhance Cyclist Safety
D．Developing Environmentally Friendly Bike Materials
D
In a city of wealth, comfort and fine food, there’s a quiet alley (小巷) in London’s Camden where passers-by often take several photos Sharing space with elegant cafes and world-class bars, a tiny fruit and vegetable stand seems to have been transported from a country road faraway. But what makes the stall even more remarkable in the heart of Camden is that payment is on the honor system — customers just throw coins into an old mailbox — and most of the items on offer are priced at 1 in a neighborhood where fresh food usually goes for much, much more.
The greengrocer with a heart of gold — a Chinese immigrant in her 50s who runs this stall (货摊) alone — is rarely glimpsed by her grateful customers. Lena Wong rises before dawn to prepare to work in her small plot in Enfield, outside London. Depending on the season, she’ll harvest onions, eggplants, green peppers, etc. And she works several overnight shifts every week at a nursing home to supplement (补充) her and her husband’s modest salaries.
All this started one day as she was selling produce in Enfield, and a young customer said that he barely earned enough to buy food. “I hate the idea of young people walking around hungry,” Lena Wong said. The seed was planted. “I want young people to feel that they’ re not forgotten, that they are treasured,” she said. “That not everyone is out for himself. I can make money anytime. Right now, I want to give young people a helping hand”
Sometimes, when she arrives late in the day, customers get a chance to thank her in person. In return, she’s fond of offering botanical sayings that she collected from a life that has had its share of both joy and pain. Lena Wong likes to say, “Even in a field full of weeds, you can grow something — if you put in the effort.”
32．What is special about Lena Wong’s vegetable stall in Camden
A．It is run by a Chinese immigrant in her 50s.
B．It is located in a quiet alley away from busy streets.
C．It operates on an honor system with affordable prices.
D．It offers a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables.
33．What inspired Lena Wong to start her vegetable stall
A．Her passion for gardening and farming. B．A young customer’s struggle to afford food.
C．The high demand for fresh produce in Camden. D．Her desire to become famous in the community.
34．What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph
A．Nothing grows but weeds in poor soil. B．Life is always full of both joy and pain
C．Lack of effort contributes to the stall’s failure. D．Hard work can lead to success despite challenges.
35．Which of the following best describes Lena Wong according to the text
A．Diligent and caring. B．Brave and careful.
C．Ambitious and helpful. D．Optimistic and humble.
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。
Coffee might be the go-to in many American kitchens, but tea brings a slower rhythm that feels calming and restorative. 36 . The sound of the kettle and the flavor as the leaves steep (浸泡) create a small break in the day that feels grounding. Making the perfect tea seems simple, but small details count-and here’s a step-by-step guide.
·Choose your tea
The first step to making a great cup of tea is picking the right one. 37 . Black tea is bold and energizing, perfect for mornings, while green tea offers a light, earthy flavor that feels more calming. Herbal teas skip the caffeine altogether and are ideal for winding down at night. Loose-leaf tea usually tastes better, but high-quality tea bags work well when you’re short on time.
·Freshly boil the water
For the best benefits, use water at least 85°C． And add a splash of hot water to the leaves or bag, which helps the pot hold a higher temperature while steeping. The longer you keep the temperature up, the more antioxidants (抗氧化剂) emerge. 38 ．
·Be patient
39 For instance, for black tea, waiting five minutes creates the most active antioxidants, making it almost as good as Japanese green tea. But be careful with green teal Steeping it too long in hot water makes it lose antioxidants. So, make fresh pots rather than letting it stew in a cup.
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The cup you use can change how your tea tastes. Research from a UK TV show found that drinking green tea from a green cup made its flavor better, and picking a red or pink cup made tea taste sweeter without sugar.
A．Pick the right cup
B．Teas suit different times
C．Patience matters most for steeping
D．It is widely known for its long-term health benefits
E．It can be a simple way to wind down after a busy day
F．Short, wide teapots also maintain heat better than tall, thin ones
G．Different teas need specific steeping duration to bring out their best
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空(每小题1分，共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
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One time, I was called to pick someone up at 2:30 am. When I arrived, the building was dark except for one light on the ground floor.
I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a frail, elderly voice. After a long 41 , the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. By her side was a big suitcase. “Would you carry my bag out to the car ” she said. I took the suitcase and then returned to 42 her to the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her, “I just try to 43 my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good boy,” she said. When we got in the taxi, she gave me an address and then asked, “Could you drive 44 the downtown ” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered 45 . “Oh, I don’t mind,” she said, “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).” I saw her eyes shining with 46 . “I don’t have any family left,” she continued, “The doctor says I don’t have very long.”
I quietly reached over and 47 the meter. “What road would you like me to take ” I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once 48 as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were first married. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the 49 , saying nothing.
As the sun was 50 , she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove in 51 to the address she had given me. Two nurses were waiting as we pulled up. They helped her into a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you ” she asked, 52 for her purse. “Nothing,” I said. “You have to make a living,” she answered. “There are other passengers.” I 53 .Without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She hugged me tightly. “You gave an old woman a little moment of 54 ,” she said, “Thank you.” I squeezed her hand and then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are defined by great moments. But I now realize great moments often catch us by 55 , because they often seem quite small.
41．A．pause B．journey C．story D．distance
42．A．lead B．assist C．invite D．push
43．A．treat B．greet C．judge D．praise
44．A．past B．around C．through D．across
45．A．angrily B．patiently C．promptly D．nervously
46．A．tears B．joy C．light D．fear
47．A．put off B．shut off C．take off D．get off
48．A．worked B．lived C．visited D．studied
49．A．darkness B．building C．window D．crowd
50．A．setting B．rising C．burning D．shining
51．A．silence B．turn C．circles D．reverse
52．A．paying B．reaching C．asking D．looking
53．A．said B．responded C．argued D．explained
54．A．joy B．peace C．hope D．sad
55．A．chance B．surprise C．design D．accident
第二节 语法填空(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。
Tang suits (Tangzhuang) refer to a type of Chinese jackets. The word of Tang suit 56 (create) by the overseas Chinese people decades ago.
57 a history of remarkable prosperity and power, the Tang Empire (618—907) was so famous in the world that foreigners call the overseas Chinese people “the Tang people”, the places 58 they live “Chinatowns (literally meaning Tang People Streets)” and the clothes they wear “Tang suits”.
A Tang suit has two varieties in Chinese culture, which are different from each other in style. The one that is familiar to us refers to the real Tang-era clothes 59 (develop) from Hanfu, which leaves an impression of comfort and elegance and enjoys people’s 60 (recognize). What is a typical design of a Tang suit is 61 it employs the Chinese characters, such as fu (happiness) and shou (long life) to express good fortune and best wishes, which is very popular among the Chinese people owing to its 62 (culture) significance.
As 63 unique part of traditional Chinese culture, Tang suits are worn by overseas Chinese people during the Spring Festival each year, 64 (attract) many foreigners to try them out of curiosity. More and more young Chinese people are willing to wear Tang suits instead of Western-style ones on their memorable occasions. The Chinese TV presenters also prefer wearing Tang suits during TV shows, 65 (notable) at Spring Festival Galas.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 书面表达 (满分15分)
假定你是校英文报的记者李华，上周五你校学生会在体育场刚举办了一场“慈善义卖”(Charity Sale)活动，请你写一篇英语报道。要点如下：
1. 活动目的和过程;
2. 活动反响及意义。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
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.
There Is Always Someone Less Fortunate
It’s 8:00 am, and I’m lying in bed, daydreaming about what I want to do today. I want to stay at home and listen to my CDs. I also want to swim in the pool or play basketball with my friends. However, Mum is shouting at me to get up and go out with her to a place called Give Kids the World.
Located in a village, it’s a special place where families can spend a vacation when a child has a life-threatening illness. Mum has various responsibilities there, such as serving ice cream and giving gifts. I expect the job to be boring, but Mum insists that I will enjoy it.
Reluctantly (不情愿地), I agree, and Mum drives us to the place with some gifts loaded in the back of the car. Then we begin to deliver them to every child.
We arrive at the first house, and when I knock on the door and shout, “Gift giving,” a woman answers the door. In the middle of the living room sits a young boy in a wheelchair. I hand him the gift, and his face lights up with joy. As I walk away, I reflect, “It must be a real pain, not being able to jump around or play basketball.”
At the next house, I knock on the door, once again shouting “Gift giving.” Another person answers, and I see a little girl lying on a chair with tubes in her nose. Her brother is feeding her. I do the same-give her the gift and leave. It suddenly occurs to me how uncomfortable it must be to lie there, unable to feed herself or enjoy any food she desires, especially sweets and chocolate.
We reach the third house. As I enter with the gift, the child doesn’t seem to notice me. Her mum explains that she’s deaf and partially sighted. I position myself in front of her so that she can see the gift. When I do that, she becomes extremely excited and expresses her gratitude(感激) through sign language.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Once back in the car, I can’t help but fall into deep thought.
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I now go on regular visits to Give Kids the World.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B A B A B B C B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B A A B B A C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B D B A D C A D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C C B D A E B F G A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A B A C C A B A A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A B B A B
1．C 2．B
【原文】W: How was your dinner party
M: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
W: That’s nice.
M: But we shouldn’t have invited my wife’s boss again. We can never get him to leave.
W: Really How late did he stay this time
M: Until two o’clock in the morning and we both had to get up early the next day.
W: Oh, he shouldn’t have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.
M: Well, it’s pretty difficult to do that to my wife’s boss.
3．A 4．B
【原文】W: I wish I had a sister. Why did I have to be an only child
M: That’s just the way it happened. Wouldn’t you have liked a brother
W: Maybe not as much. With a sister, I could exchange clothes with her.
M: You already do that with your cousin, Sarah.
W: Yes, but it’s not the same. And she doesn’t like me trying her shoes or makeup.
M: But there are benefits to be an only child. You can have your own way and there is no one to argue with.
W: I argue with you and mom sometimes.
M: Not so much. Not as much as I argue with my manager at work.
5．A 6．B
【原文】M: Hi, Lucy, this is Pete.
W: Hi, what’s up
M: Listen, I’m afraid I’ll be a little late tonight. Remember, I said earlier that I would pick you up at six. Now I’m going to meet you at about a quarter to seven, as there’s been a problem here at work.
W: Okay, don’t worry. The play begins at eight, I’ll wait.
M: Good. Get something to drink before I arrive, okay
W: I will.
7．B 8．C 9．B
【原文】
National Hugging Day first started on January 21, 1986. It was created by an American called Kevin Zaborney. He chose January 21 as it fell between the NewYear’s holiday and Valentine’s Day, when he found people were generally in low spirits. He created the day to promote the emotional benefits of hugging. This celebration has moved beyond America’s borders and people now celebrate the festival in Australia, Canada, England, Germany and Russia. In America, National Hugging Day is big in schools and hospitals. It is a wonderful way of letting people know how you feel about the man of showing you care. So, on this National Hugging Day, give everyone a big hug and make them feel good! A word of advice-ask before you hug! There is a lot of research that shows hugging is good for us. Dr. Jay Gordon wrote a book called Brighter Baby, which said hugging a child every day is more likely to make him or her more intelligent. Unlike kissing, hugging is acceptable in most societies. It can be a form of greeting between friends, a way of celebrating a victory, or a way of showing your support for someone.
10．A 11．A 12．A
【原文】M: Alice, where did you meet those guys we were talking with last night at Pizza Hut
W: Oh, you mean John and Eric Once I climbed Jade Mountain with the students in the Mountain Climbing Club, and I met them there. They are very interesting.
M: Yes. How about that American guy
W: I’d never met him before. Eric told me that he’s his new roommate this year.
M: It seemed that you and Eric are very good friends.
W: I guess you may say so. After coming back from Jade Mountain, we dated several times. We had a great time together, but we aren’t going steady or anything like that.
M: Why not He’s kind of handsome and intelligent.
W: He’s a lot of fun to be with, but we can’t talk about anything heavy.
M: I know exactly what you mean. How about the other guy, John
W: I don’t really know him very well. He seems to be pretty quiet and shy. Why do you ask
M: Because I sat with him on the bus on our way home last night. I was very impressed by his sense of humor.
13．B 14．A
【原文】W: Ted, can I borrow your notebook for chemistry
M: Here you are.
W: You are a great help, Ted.
M: I don't quite understand why you need my notebook. You do well in making notes.
W: Well, recently I have to work in a restaurant from seven o'clock to ten o'clock every evening, and sometimes I can't follow the teacher.
M: Oh, that's really bad for your study. Do you have to work part time
W: Yeah, my father lost his job two months ago and I must make some money by myself.
M: Hmm, I understand. Please take care of yourself.
W: Thanks.
15．A 16．B
【原文】M: How long have you been out of the country, Miss Where did you go
W: I spent three weeks in Switzerland, two weeks in Italy and one week in Greece.
M: Do you have any plants, meat or alcoholic beverages to declare
W: I have only two bottles of rum.
M: How much did you spend on your purchases while you were away
W: About 100 dollars.
M: Please open this small suitcase for me. OK, give this card to the official at the read desk.
17．B 18．A 19．C 20．A
【原文】W: Hey Joe, it’s good to see you.
M: I haven’t seen you for a few days. How’s it going
W: Not bad. I’m so busy with the classes I’m taking. How about you
M: I’m okay. My job is really busy this time of year too. You know it’s the sales season now. My boss requires higher sales. What’s new with you
W: Nothing much. I’m on my way to the shopping center. Hey, do you remember Lana She’s over there. She’s always at the shopping center.
M: Who Oh, yeah, I remember Lana. She’s the one with the scary looking dog. I don’t want to hang out with that dog.
W: Ha, you aren’t afraid of that lovely tiny dog, are you Well, I’m sure Rover isn’t there.
M: Actually, I’m headed to the shopping center later. Anyway, there’s a huge sale going on. I think they’re open extra late. If I get there before you leave, maybe I’ll see you. I’m not leaving until I have some new shoes.
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66．Aimed at helping the students from poverty-stricken areas, the Student Union launched a grand Charity Sale last Friday at our school’s stadium, which witnessed the kindness and generosity of all the students and teachers present.
As scheduled, the activity began at 3:00 p.m., lasting three hours. What came first was a moving speech delivered by a volunteer, mirroring the authentic life of the needy students and kindling the kindness. What subsequently followed was the exciting sales section where many second-hand items, ranging from electronic devices to old fancy clothes, were sold at a pretty low price. So enthusiastic were our schoolmates and teachers that all goods were snapped up within hours. All the money raised would be sent to the Red Cross and distributed to those needy students.
This Charity Sale proved successful and meaningful. Not only did we students promote our social responsibilities, but we also understood every bit of our kindness could pile up enormous strength.
67．Once back in the car, I can’t help but fall into deep thought. The smiles on the kids’ faces as they received gifts were etched in my mind, yet so were their challenging circumstances. The boy in the wheelchair yearned to run and play like me, while the girl with tubes in her nose couldn’t enjoy her favorite treats. The deaf and partially-sighted girl had to communicate through sign language. I realized how much I had taken my health for granted. My plans to laze around at home or play basketball suddenly seemed selfish. These kids fought for every moment of joy, while I often complained about trivial things. This eye-opening experience made me see the world in a new light, filled with both gratitude and a sense of responsibility.
I now go on regular visits to Give Kids the World. Instead of just delivering gifts, I actively engage with the children. I tell them stories, play board games, and even teach the deaf girl some new sign-language phrases. I’ve also started organizing small events with other volunteers, like art competitions and music sessions. The kids’ enthusiasm and resilience inspire me every time. Through these experiences, I’ve not only brought happiness to them but also discovered a deeper meaning in life. I’m more appreciative of my health and the simple pleasures it allows, and I’m committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
