临河区巴彦淖尔市第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期1月月考英语试题
一、听力选择题
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1．When did David come back last night
A．At 6:00 pm. B．At 7:00 pm. C．At 8:30 pm.
2．Why did David go out last night
A．To have some discussions.
B．To read in a library.
C．To watch a movie.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
3．Why does Pete call Lucy
A．To say that he’ll be late.
B．To tell her about his problem.
C．To invite her to a movie.
4．When will the man pick up Lucy
A．At 6:00 p.m. B．At 6:45 p.m. C．At 8:00 p.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．What did the man ask the bread store to do with the mooncakes
A．Print the woman’s name on them.
B．Add more sugar to taste better.
C．Reduce calories to make them healthier.
6．Who are unfit for mooncakes
A．People with high blood pressure. B．People lacking nutrition. C．People on a diet.
7．What is the function of Chinese tea
A．Warming stomachs. B．Helping one digest well. C．Reducing the weight.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why is the woman unwilling to eat Thai food
A．She has eaten too much. B．She doesn’t like its taste. C．She is allergic to peanuts.
9．Where do the speakers decide to eat dinner
A．At a cafe. B．At the man’s home. C．At a Mexican restaurant.
10．Who can help with grilling (烧烤) food
A．The man’s father. B．The woman’s father. C．The woman.
11．How will the speakers go to the supermarket
A．On foot. B．By car. C．By bus.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
12．Why does Alice want to meet David
A．To seek advice. B．To borrow some books. C．To invite him to a game.
13．How does Ethan sound in the end
A．Humble. B．Proud. C．Satisfied.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
14．What did Dyson major in finally
A．Art. B．Design. C．Engineering.
15．What was Dyson’s first invention used for
A．Drying wet hands.
B．Transporting heavy loads.
C．Improving uneven ground.
16．What’s the main feature of Wrong Garden
A．It is made up of photos.
B．It creates a visual trick.
C．It is located near a waterfall.
17．What does the speaker focus on at the end of the talk
A．Dyson’s contribution to education.
B．Dyson’s duties at a university.
C．Dyson’s latest inventions.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
18．What is the man’s favorite holiday
A．The summer festival. B．Easter. C．Christmas.
19．How do the woman’s family celebrate holidays
A．By buying expensive gifts.
B．By making handmade gifts.
C．By avoiding celebrations.
20．What is the man’s favorite part of the summer festival
A．The barbecue party. B．Swimming in the pool. C．Watching the parade.
二、阅读理解
Every year a community in some part of the world is destroyed by flooding. Indeed, flooding can happen anywhere it rains.There is hope, however. Architects and civil engineers have developed promising technologies for flood control. And yes, engineering can be beautiful.
The Thames Barrier in England
The Thames Barrier is the second largest flood defence barrier in the world. Made of steel, water gates on the Thames Barrier are normally left open so ships can pass through. Then, as needed, the water gates shut to stop water flowing through and to keep the Thames River safe. The Thames Barrier has 10 steel gates. The main gates stand as high as a 5-storey building. Each main gate weighs 3,300 tonnes. The Thames Barrier gates were constructed between 1974 and 1984 and have been closed to prevent floods more than 100 times.
Red Sluice Gate in Japan
To protect areas on the coast and along Japan’s rapidly-flowing rivers, the nation’s engineers have developed a complex system of canals and flood-gate locks(水闸). Red Sluice Gate was designed in 1924 by a Japanese architect who also worked on the Panama Canal. It is powered by automated "water-drive" motors. Such motors don’t need electricity to run, so they aren’t affected by power failures that can occur during storms. It contributed greatly to preventing floods until 1982 when a new sluice gate was completed. The Red Sluice Gate was no longer used but remains an impressive sight.
The Hagestein Weir in the Netherlands
Completed in about 1960, the Hagestein Weir is one of three movable dams, along the Rhine River in the Netherlands. The Hagestein Weir has two enormous arched gates to control water and generate power. Spanning 54 meters, the gates are stored in the up position. Dams and water barriers like Hagestein Weir have become models for water control engineers around the world.
MOSE in Venice
With its famous canals, Venice, Italy is a well-known watery city. Global warming threatens its very existence. Since the 1980s, officials have been pouring money into the MOSE project, a series of 78 barriers that can rise collectively or independently across the lagoon opening and curtail the rising waters of the Adriatic Sea.
21．What do we know about the Thames Barrier
A．It is the largest water barrier in the world.
B．Its water gates are open at a normal time.
C．It took more than 10 years to construct.
D．Its ten water gates weigh 3,300 tonnes.
22．What is a special feature of Red Sluice Gate in Japan
A．It is still in operation.
B．It still works with power cut.
C．It is the most impressive sight.
D．It was designed by an architect from Panama.
23．What is the common function of the 4 constructions
A．To produce electricity. B．To advance technology.
C．To promote tourism. D．To control flood.
Having worked in the AI field for over a decade, Zhang Qiang never imagined his expertise would intersect with jiandu — China’s 3,000-year-old bamboo and wooden slips — until he and his team developed DeepJiandu, the world’s first large-scale dataset dedicated to character recognition for these cultural relics. Regarded as China’s earliest form of books, jiandu served as a bridge in the evolution of Chinese writing — from oracle bone (甲骨文) and bronze inscriptions to later paper documents.
Unlike existing tools designed to detect readable characters on ancient paper documents, DeepJiandu was created specifically to tackle the challenges of deciphering (辨认) jiandu characters under complex conditions, such as characters of varying sizes from different dynasties, connected strokes in ancient handwriting, and characters damaged or faded by natural elements — issues deemed the “most common yet unavoidable” in jiandu preservation.
To aid researchers in studying jiandu, the DeepJiandu dataset offers 7,416 infrared (红外线的) images generated from scans of over 40,000 physical jiandu samples. The team analyzed individual samples to produce nearly 100,000 annotations (评注). Though seemingly minor, these annotations “significantly clarify character meanings,” enabling even novices to interpret jiandu contents.
The team’s vision of an open-source “lexicon” for jiandu predates the dataset itself. In June 2024, they launched an even more comprehensive data-sharing platform dedicated to jiandu relics, supported by Northwest Normal University.
Museums are leveraging technology to enhance visitor engagement. For instance, the Changsha Jiandu Museum in Hunan — home to over 100,000 Wu Kingdom jiandu pieces — uses AR-enabled picture books with QR codes to illustrate historical narratives. Similarly, the Gansu Jiandu Museum employs AI-guided robots named “Jian” and “Du” to interact with visitors. As museum director Zhu Jianjun notes, these digital innovations exemplify China’s integration of technology and cultural preservation, bridging ancient texts with modern tools to make jiandu accessible to all.
24．What can we learn about jiandu from the first paragraph
A．It served as a transitional medium for Chinese writing.
B．It totally replaced oracle bone and bronze inscriptions.
C．It was mainly used for artistic purposes in ancient times.
D．It was made of wood clips with a history of 5000 years old.
25．What technical features help DeepJiandu address character recognition problems
A．Bronze inscription comparison tools.
B．Interactive robots with voice guidance.
C．Infrared images and detailed explanations.
D．AR picture books with QR code scanning.
26．What does the underlined word “lexicon” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A．A collection of ancient relics. B．A standardized writing system.
C．A digital preservation technique. D．A reference database for characters.
27．Why are the museums in Changsha and Gansu mentioned
A．To emphasize jiandu’s commercial value. B．To highlight tech-based educational system.
C．To promote traditional museum practices. D．To compare regional preservation policies.
A heritage language is a language that isn’t the “most powerful” language of an area, but is still learned by children in their homes (thus, it’s their heritage). Any language can be a heritage language, depending on the surrounding social context. English, for example, is often a primary language, but could technically be a heritage language if someone’s English-speaking parents moved from, say, the United Kingdom to Japan
Heritage languages can be someone’s native language, but the two terms aren’t interchangeable. A native language is the language or languages a person learns when they’re very young while heritage languages can be determined by a broad range of social and cultural factors. Usually, people speak their native language very well. Someone’s abilities in their heritage language can vary quite a bit, however. Some people may master it well because they learned it a lot when they were children, while others may speak it but not read it, and still others may struggle with speaking it at all.
The United States has over 56 million Spanish speakers, and a large part of those are heritage learners of the language. A research found that the percentage of people who report speaking Spanish “well” drops from 91 to 82 for first-and second-generation immigrants (移民). While that might seem small, it gets much more obvious after that, with third-and fourth-generation immigrants dropping to 47 percent.
There are a couple of reasons why heritage languages — and Spanish in particular — tends to drop off from generation to generation. The first one is that the heritage language is less important to get around in society. When a person needs the majority language to go to school, get a job and interact with most people around them, it’s not surprising that the heritage language might seem less important. Another reason is some parents encourage their children not to use their heritage language. It’s unfortunate but true that speaking another language is still a cause for discrimination (歧视) today.
Heritage languages may have a hard time lasting from generation to generation, but it’s not only a story of decline (衰弱). There are countless people in the world who go out of their way to learn their heritage languages — some learn the heritage language later in life — and help others to do the same. If you’ve ever thought about reconnecting with a heritage language, it’s never too late to get started. There’s no time like the present.
28．How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1
A．By mentioning an expert. B．By explaining a term (术语).
C．By describing a scene. D．By providing figures.
29．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The importance of learning heritage languages when little.
B．The variations in people’s abilities to speak heritage languages.
C．The differences between heritage languages and native languages.
D．The similarities between the broad range of social and cultural factors.
30．What is one reason for the drop of Heritage languages in the US
A．Appearance discrimination B．Generation gap.
C．Varying cultures. D．Losing popularity.
31．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．Parents play a key role in protecting heritage languages.
B．Heritage languages’ difficult time will end in the near future.
C．Efforts have been made towards the heritage languages’ survival.
D．Some people consider it too late to bring heritage languages back to life.
The pond is silent until the first cry: “Found something!” Over the next hour, the team of 15, all over age 65 and all women, hunts for rubbish across Mares Pond on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.
These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Since 2017, the group, which was founded by Susan Baur and accepts only older women, has made it its mission to remove rubbish from ponds across Cape Cod. As a lifelong nature lover, Baur had begun swimming in ponds as a safer alternative to the ocean. However, between mud, darkness and snapping turtles, the world of the pond was at first one of anxiety for her. The only way to keep her courage up was to rely on markers.
“I’d swim to the golf ball, and then swim to the drowned tree, and to the beer can,” she says. Eventually, Baur realized she didn’t need the markers anymore—and that they were multiplying. In 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (皮艇), and together they cleared litter from a pond. Soon others joined them, and, like Baur, they found a sense of wonder in the pond cleanups.
While many outsiders have expressed their gratitude for cleaning up the ponds, a number have questioned why they refer to themselves as “old ladies.” “You should call yourselves the Lovely Ladies Against Underwater Garbage.” Baur recalls being told. Although she admits that it wasn’t initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady” identity is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of gratitude,” Baur says. “You are so grateful that you can still do this. You’re just grateful anyway, for the trees and clean water.”
Part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think. Criticism aside, the most common response is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new recruits’ excitement is infectious. They come back with their hearts beating.
32．Why did Baur choose ponds as the swimming spot
A．To protect the pond. B．To swim safely.
C．To collect rubbish. D．To find treasure.
33．What can we learn about OLAUG
A．It favors female seniors. B．It aims at recycling litter.
C．It is set up intentionally. D．It is sponsored officially.
34．How do the members feel concerning the cleanup
A．Scared and tired. B．Nervous and dizzy.
C．Grateful and comfortable. D．Excited and pleased.
35．Which is the suitable title for the text
A．A Crucial Mission for Senior Citizens
B．An Unlikely Group Cleaning up the Ponds
C．An Efficient Method to Manage Ocean Waste
D．A Popular Trend for the Old to Follow
Communication is not merely about words. In fact, experts estimate that over 50% of human communication depends on non-verbal cues (提示), with body language playing a critical role. Whether in daily interactions or professional settings, understanding body language can significantly improve our ability to connect with others and interpret hidden messages.
Body movements have distinct culturally-shaped meanings. For example, eye contact during a conversation usually signals attentiveness but can seem rude in some cultures. Similarly, a firm handshake is often associated with confidence in Western business settings yet it may be improper in reserved societies. 36
In the workplace, body language matters greatly. In job interviews, sitting upright, relaxing shoulders, and using open gestures leave a positive impression. 37 On the contrary, crossed arms or slouching (低头垂肩) convey disinterest or low confidence, which can harm even the most impressive resume.
In social gatherings, body language builds relationships. Leaning forward shows engagement. 38 Smiling and nodding encourage others to share, creating a friendly atmosphere. Positive body language makes people feel comfortable, developing deeper connections.
39 When nervous, we may unconsciously tap our feet or fidget (摆弄) with our hands. Recognizing these helps manage anxiety in high-pressure situations. Additionally, observing others’ such cues lets us offer support — for instance, a friend avoiding eye contact with closed posture may be upset and need space.
Mastering body language is a continuous learning process. 40 By noticing both verbal and non-verbal signals, we become better communicators and handle social or professional situations easily. After all, actions often speak louder than words.
A．Body language is key for interpersonal communication.
B．Body language reveals inner emotions and mental states.
C．Holding proper eye contact helps you appear trustworthy.
D．Interpreting it well needs practice, especially across cultures.
E．This positive body language shows passion and professionalism.
F．These examples show body language varies by culture and situation.
G．Non-verbal communication includes expressions, gestures and postures.
三、完形填空
Yu Kongjian, one of China’s most distinguished urban designers, can remember the day he nearly died in the river at the age of ten when he was swept into floodwaters. 41 , banks of willows and reeds slowed the river’s 42 , allowing Yu to grab the vegetation and pull himself out.
It was a(n) 43 moment that would impact not only Yu’s life, but the rest of China as well. He studied landscaping in Beijing and design at Harvard, returning to China in 1997. 44 by its outdated basic facilities, he 45 an urban design philosophy based on traditional Chinese concepts.
Yu 46 the sponge (海绵) city concept of managing floods. Unlike conventional flood control, Yu’s 47 , inspired by ancient Chinese farming techniques, emphasizes 48 rainfall and slowing down surface run-off (地表径流). This method not only 49 flood pressure but also creates green spaces, parks, and animal habitats, while 50 water with plants removing polluting nutrients.
In 2015, the Chinese government 51 a plan and an ambitious goal: By 2030, 80 percent of China’s urban areas must have elements of a sponge city, and 52 at least 70% of rainfall. Some cities in Singapore, the United States and Russia have started employing similar 53 .
The sponge city is 54 for using natural processes to solve the city’s problems, said sustainable design expert Dr. Nirmal Kishnani. “We have to find our way back to seeing ourselves as a part of 55 .”
41．A．Gradually B．Immediately C．Eventually D．Fortunately
42．A．expansion B．flow C．wave D．rise
43．A．defining B．promising C．engaging D．alarming
44．A．Excited B．Shocked C．Moved D．Embarrassed
45．A．changed B．stopped C．questioned D．advocated
46．A．made up for B．put up with C．came up with D．stood up for
47．A．attitude B．approach C．discovery D．goal
48．A．absorbing B．taking C．reducing D．wasting
49．A．causes B．increases C．eases D．controls
50．A．channeling B．pumping C．locking D．purifying
51．A．canceled B．announced C．delayed D．revised
52．A．recycle B．adjust C．analyze D．contain
53．A．meaning B．business C．concepts D．activities
54．A．common B．remarkable C．complex D．responsible
55．A．society B．history C．nature D．culture
四、语法填空
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。
In Yunnan, China, there is a special village called “Fossil (化石) Village”. The village is a Yi ethnic (民族的) village with 56 history of 500 years. Here, fossils can be discovered everywhere, and most of the village’s houses 57 (build) with stones including fossils going back to 350 million years, 58 (unearth) from the mountains behind the village.
The villagers have used this kind of stone 59 (put) up their houses since ancient times. Over time, these rocks 60 (become) hard and strong, forming the village’s unique building style. The houses are not only 61 (attract) to the eye but also have practical functions (功能): They keep out noise and heat well, and allow air and water to go through easily, 62 (bring) the homes warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
Fossil Village, listed as one of the fifth batch of traditional villages in China, is also rich 63 its beautiful natural views. Visitors can walk in the thick forests, experience farming life, and learn about the locals’ way of life. If you love outdoor activities, you can go mountain climbing, take long walks, or camp here.
In Fossil Village, every fossil 64 (silent) tells a story of the earth’s ancient past, and every path brings new discoveries. It’s a place 65 history meets nature, waiting for you to visit and explore.
五、书面表达
66．元旦前夕，你校举行了文艺汇演，迎接新年的到来。请你用英文写一篇报道， 内容包括:
1.观演对象;
2.表演内容;
3.演出反响。.
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The New Year Gala Of Our School________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
A few months ago I took my daughter on a little fun weekend trip to Melbourne. We enjoyed a beautiful day at St Kilda beach. After hours of walking around, we sat down on a bench near Lunar Park to have a little rest. We noticed a bag behind a bush but there was no one around, so we assumed it must have been stolen and dumped behind the bush. We found a wallet with some cards and ID but no cash in it.
The bag belonged to an 18-year-old girl. She had put a tag on her bag with her address and phone number on it, so I called her to let her know I’d found her bag and arranged some way to return it to her. The girl’s mother took the call. She said her daughter had gone to the beach that day when someone stole her bag.
I told the lady we would leave the bag at the hotel where we were staying for them to pick up the next time they were coming to Melbourne. The mother said it might take a week or two, but she was so grateful we were making such an effort to return the bag.
I thought about the poor girl and remembered times when people had stolen things from me and how bad it felt. I had an idea. I put $100 and a note in her wallet that said: “I’m really sorry your money was stolen so I decided to put a little cash back into your wallet to help restore your faith in humanity. All the best.”
A week later, there were terrible bushfires in Victoria, and Kinglake was one of the towns which were almost completely destroyed. Hundreds of people lost their lives. I remembered the 18-year-old girl, who was from Kinglake, and wondered if she was still alive. 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。
I couldn’t remember her name and hadn’t kept any of her details.
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Several days later, my phone ringing, it was the girl herself.
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1．C 2．A
【原文】W: David, I called your place last night but you didn’t answer the phone. Were you out
M: Yes. I went out at six o’clock and didn’t return until half past eight.
W: Did you go to a movie
M: No. I’m a member of the Georgetown book club now. We meet every Thursday of the month at seven o’clock pm.
W: So where do you usually meet
M: At the Georgetown neighborhood library branch of DC public library.
W: What do you usually do
M: We primarily discuss recent literary fiction titles and the occasional nonfiction titles. You love reading, don’t you
W: Yes, I do. And I really want to learn more about the club. Can you tell me more about it
M: Well, why not call Lucy at two zero two seven two seven zero two three two She works for the starter of the club and can give you detailed information.
W: Good idea, David.
3．A 4．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.
5．A 6．C 7．B
【原文】W: Jack, what is this
M: Ah! It’s a surprise. I asked the bread store to stamp mooncakes with your name so that I’ll give you a big surprise.
W: Thanks!
M: But I have to make some tea.
W: Why
M: Some doctors tell us that the mooncakes are loaded with calories, so it’s not for the fat people who are on a diet.
W: Oh, what’s the best way to have them
M: The best way to wash down one of these cakes is with a cup of Chinese tea. Tea aids the digestion.
W: Thank you very much.
M: Just for a few minutes.
W: Go ahead.
8．C 9．B 10．A 11．A
【原文】M: Mandy, I’m ready to eat out. I know you’re tired of Mexican food. Would you like to try some Thai food with me tonight
W: I’d love to, but Thai food always has so many peanuts and I’m allergic to them.
M: Well, I wouldn’t mind cooking in my house. Plus, my father can help with grilling (烧烤) food.
W: That sounds so nice!
M: What should we take home from the supermarket
W: Let’s get some pasta (面食). I’m eating vegetarian food only this week, so you can pick up the meat.
M: OK. Also I’m still on my diet, so let’s leave out all dessert tonight.
W: The cafe on Main Street has bread on sale this week, so let’s pick up some takeout on the way back.
M: All right. Can you drive us to the supermarket
W: My car is being repaired. We can either walk or take the bus.
M: The buses are too crowded at this time of the evening. It seems that there’s only one choice left.
W: OK. Let’s go!
12．B 13．A
【原文】M: Hey, Alice! What are you going to do
W: I’m going to meet David. You know I need to finish the final paper in three days, Ethan. So I want him to lend me some reference books. I believe he won’t disappoint me.
M: Yes. I heard he is a warm-hearted guy.
W: Oh, by the way, I watched your team play last night and all of you did a great job. Congratulations on your win!
M: We were just lucky to win the game. But thanks all the same!
14．C 15．B 16．B 17．A
【原文】M: Hello everyone. I’d like to talk about an inventor, James Dyson. His ideas come because he sees things that could work better, like the hand dryer. But how did he start Well, Dyson was born in England in 1947. He studied art and design before he studied engineering. When he saw something that didn’t work well, he got upset and worked to improve it. For example, his first invention was a vehicle with a ball for a wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things in the garden and over rough ground. It was an interesting new use for a ball. Also, even though he changed majors, he was still interested in art as well as designing. Take a look at this photo. What do you see It looks like a waterfall made from glass and water, with the water running up instead of falling down. That’s surprising. This was a piece of art that Dyson made in 2003 called Wrong Garden. It tricks the eye. Dyson is still inventing new things, but he is also interested in supporting education for students. He has even donated money to the University of Cambridge to support students and research there with a focus on technology.
18．A 19．B 20．A
【原文】M: I don’t think I appreciate traditional festivals like Christmas and Easter as much as my family.
W: What do you mean
M: I’m just not that into them. Christmas and Easter have many extra parts involved. I like to celebrate with the people I love in a comfortable environment. I like the summer festival more than any other holiday.
W: Is it because of our tradition to swim in my pool every year before the parade
M: No, though that is fun. It’s because after the parade we go to my parents’ giant barbecue with all their friends. Everyone brings a dish of food or drinks and then we talk and tell stories until the stars come out.
W: People do that on Christmas and Easter too, you know! I think it just depends on your family’s traditions.
M: For some reason, I just feel that most people feel the need to buy expensive things that are unnecessary during Christmas and Easter. There is no expectation of getting or giving gifts. It feels like you are forced into being nice, because of a date.
W: Yes, but you don’t have to do any of that to celebrate. My family make gifts for one another or we make promises saying we will help each other with projects or housework.
21．B 22．B 23．D
24．A 25．C 26．D 27．B
28．B 29．C 30．D 31．C
32．B 33．A 34．D 35．B
36．F 37．E 38．C 39．B 40．D
41．D 42．B 43．A 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．B 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．B 55．C
56．a 57．are built 58．unearthed 59．to put 60．have become 61．attractive 62．bringing 63．in 64．silently 65．where
66．One possible version:
The New Year Gala was held in our school to welcome the coming New Year, which all the students and some teachers attended.
The students and teachers with a talent for acting performed various kinds of programs, including traditional Chinese dances, Chinese crosstalk, singing of the school choir and so on. Their wonderful performances won thunderous applause.
The New Year Gala was a great success. Not only did performers show their acting ability, but they also created a good atmosphere for the new year.
67． I couldn’t remember her name and hadn’t kept any of her details. All I could do was hope for the best. I kept thinking about the note I’d left in her wallet, hoping it had brought her some comfort before the disaster. I felt a strong sense of helplessness, constantly worrying about her safety. Every news report about the bushfires made my heart ache, and I really wished I could know whether she was okay.
Several days later, my phone ringing, it was the girl herself. She sounded weak but extremely grateful. She told me that her family had managed to escape just in time, though their house had been burned down. She said the $100 and my note had meant the world to her during such a tough time, making her believe there was still kindness in the world. She thanked me again and again, and we talked for a while, sharing our feelings. I was overjoyed to know she was safe, and I realized that a small act of kindness could have a huge impact, especially in the face of such a disaster.
