浙江丽水市2025-2026学年第一学期普通高中教学质量监控高二英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What should the woman do now
A．Phone her bank. B．Wait for a reply. C．Close the account.
2．What does the man suggest Helena do
A．Pick out clothes in advance.
B．Buy a new alarm.
C．Wake up earlier.
3．Who won the race yesterday
A．Lisa. B．Carol. C．Martha.
4．How does the woman feel about this deal
A．It isn’t as good as she thought.
B．It makes items much cheaper.
C．It meets her expectations.
5．Why is the man’s suitcase missing probably
A．It is oversized. B．Its tag was damaged. C．It was forgotten on the belt.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who is Mary
A．Peter’s classmate. B．Peter’s mother. C．Peter’s sister.
7．What will Peter do tonight
A．Cook the dinner. B．Do the washing-up. C．Wash the clothes.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．In their homes. B．In the library. C．In the classroom.
9．What will the man still need to do for the project
A．Make a document. B．Write a speech. C．Prepare a slide show.
10．When is the project most likely due
A．On Monday. B．On Thursday. C．On Friday.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What was the problem with those houses near the train station
A．They were rented quickly.
B．They cost a lot.
C．They were small.
12．How did the woman mainly find housing
A．By asking friends for recommendations.
B．By hiring an agent to help.
C．By searching online.
13．What will the man probably do
A．Find a friend to live with.
B．Raise his monthly housing budget.
C．Search for a place outside the city center.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Student advisor and student.
B．Teacher and student.
C．Classmates.
15．Why does the woman mainly want to study Chinese
A．To earn college credits.
B．To prepare for her future career.
C．To connect with Chinese culture.
16．When will the woman probably finish high school
A．In 6 months. B．In 10 months. C．In 12 months.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What’s the main idea of the talk
A．An advertisement for a program.
B．An introduction to camping skills.
C．Safety guidelines for outdoor activities.
18．What makes this year’s camp different
A．It is only open to experienced campers.
B．It takes place in a new location.
C．It will last longer.
19．What activity will campers spend the most time on
A．Hiking. B．Water sports. C．Rock climbing.
20．What do all campers need to do first
A．Arrange their transportation.
B．Fill out their information.
C．Pay for camp fees.
二、阅读理解
Plan Your 2026 Sales with Key Dates
Add these key sales dates to your 2026 marketing calendar for a profitable year.October 31st: Halloween
Though not the largest event, Halloween deserves a place in your sales calendar. Over a third of its sales occur online, creating a major opportunity for e-commerce businesses selling candy, costumes and decorations.November 11th: Singles’ Day
Starting in China during the 1990s as an unofficial holiday for singles, it has grown into the world’s biggest shopping day. Millions seek bargains online. Chinese consumers’ preference for foreign brands makes this day highly profitable for cross-border e-commerce.November 27th: Black Friday
This is a key priority for your e-commerce strategy. Originating in the US as the day after Thanksgiving, it now is a viral shopping phenomenon. Retailers attract bargain hunters with significant deals and discounts.December 19th: Super Saturday
Known as “Panic Saturday”, this is the last Saturday before Christmas, when last-minute shoppers rush to buy gifts. Some savvy shoppers also wait for this day, expecting deals. Clearly display final Christmas delivery dates on your website to ensure customers don’t miss the deadline.
21．Who are the intended readers of the text
A．Online shop owners. B．Festival shoppers. C．Travel agents. D．Holiday goers.
22．What is special about Singles’ Day for online businesses
A．It is the best time to sell holiday gifts. B．It is mainly celebrated in Western countries.
C．It provides a great chance for international trade. D．It requires sellers to offer the best discounts of the year.
23．What advice is given to businesses for Super Saturday
A．To attract bargain hunters with gifts. B．To start a new advertising campaign.
C．To remind customers of the last delivery day. D．To urge shoppers not to wait until the last minute.
“We can’t use these. They look like heirloom (传家宝) !” Gina, a guest at my holiday gathering, held up one of the elaborately embroidered (刺绣的) napkins from the buffet table. When I explained they came from a dustbin, disbelief settled over my guests.
These items all belonged to Mrs. Bulski, a widow who had lived down the street as long as I’d been in the neighborhood, about twenty years. One morning, I noticed a full-size dustbin in front of her house and some strangers in and out. I assumed it was for trash from some construction project. But later I learned Mrs Bulski had passed away. Her family was cleaning out the house, throwing cloths, bedding, and furniture into the dustbin.
A man about forty emerged from the back door, his arms piled high with blankets and sheets. Considering his business- like calm, I introduced myself and ventured, “If you’re getting rid of these, might I offer to buy them ” “Take them,” he marched past me without looking, without missing a beat. So I walked inside my first dustbin. There lay the quiet archaeology of an old woman’s life.
And something broke open in me — evenings at my grandmother’s returned: the two of us huddled together on the sofa, working needles of colored thread through small cloth pieces, as she taught me how to give shape to the birds and flowers we ironed onto future kitchen towels. The few towels I still keep from her are like gold to me. My grandmother and Mrs. Bulski were of the same generation.
Soon Mrs. Bulski’s things found a new home in my house. As I handled them, tears welled up at their beauty, and their abandonment. Had the man turned his back on the family heritage, much as my own parents had turned away from their old- world roots
So much of what is made today isn’t meant to last. These objects tell no stories. But the towels my grandmother and I stitched together, the napkins from Mrs. Bulski, still remained stable, adding to the stability of my world, giving weight to my being.
24．What did the author initially think the dustbin was for
A．Storing heirlooms. B．Housing belongings.
C．Collecting donated items. D．Holding decoration waste.
25．Which is the best understanding of “the quiet archaeology” of an old woman’s life
A．Scientific value. B．Personal history. C．Ancient artifacts. D．Social interaction.
26．Why does the author mention her own grandmother
A．To honor her ancestor’s tradition. B．To reflect the fate of immigrant women.
C．To appreciate her grandma’s handiwork. D．To show emotional connection to heritage.
27．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Forgotten Heirloom B．Rescue Stories from the Past
C．Mrs. Bulski’s Hidden Napkins D．Grandma’s Embroidery Lessons
Normal cement (水泥) tends to absorb infrared radiation (红外线) from the sun and store it as heat, which can increase the temperature inside cement buildings as well as that of the surrounding air. So Fengyin Du, then at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, and her colleagues decided to address this by creating a new cement in which tiny reflective crystals of a mineral collect on the surface.
The team’s cement emits infrared light from its surface, rather than storing it, and so loses heat quickly. “It works like a mirror and a radiator, so it can reflect sunlight away and send heat out into the sky, so a building can stay cooler without any air conditioning or electricity,” says Du.
In the laboratory, the researchers first produce tiny balls from common minerals like limestone and gypsum. These are ground to dust and mixed with water before being poured into a silicone mould (硅胶模具) covered in small holes. Air bubbles passing through the holes create slight depressions in the cement’s surface, where the reflective crystals can then grow, while an aluminium-rich substance in the set cement lets infrared light pass through the material.
Economically, this new cement holds an advantage, costing $5 per tonne less than normal cement, as Du notes its production requires lower temperatures. Du and her team tested how their cement kept cool on a hot roof at Purdue University in Indiana, which jointly hosted Du’s PhD project, finding that the surface temperature was 5.4℃ lower than the air and 26℃ lower than the normal cement.
“It’s a useful material,” says Oscar Brousse at University College London. “You increase the reflective capacity as well as increasing the emissivity, so any energy that is captured or conducted to the material is emitted efficiently back.”
However, measuring only the surface temperature of the material doesn’t tell us how it will perform in the real world, says Brousse, so it should undergo further testing. “It doesn’t mean that because the surface is 5℃ lower, that the air temperature will be 5℃ lower around it. The effect locally may be greatly limited.”
28．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．The rising indoor temperature. B．The absorbed infrared radiation.
C．The heat storage of normal cement. D．The use of reflective mineral crystals.
29．How does the new cement achieve cooling effect
A．It reflects sunlight and emits heat. B．It lets cool air into minerals.
C．It locks infrared with air bubbles. D．It creates pressure on the surface.
30．What is the strength of the new cement
A．Replacing air conditioning. B．Reducing air temperature.
C．Working best on Indiana roofs. D．Lowering production cost.
31．What is Brousse’s attitude towards the new cement
A．Objective. B．Indifferent. C．Pessimistic. D．Disapproving.
The rapid advancement of AI is transforming workplaces by automating repetitive tasks. However, experts warn of a heavy long-term burden: Cognitive Debt. This debt arises when we transfer all codified knowledge (显性知识) to machines, robbing future generations of the significant opportunities to learn through direct practice, achieve mastery, and ultimately gain creative freedom.
This concern is strongly supported by recent labor market data. American studies show young workers have seen significant employment drops in AI-exposed fields like customer service and software development, while seasoned employees are less impacted. This pattern indicates that AI is mainly targeting the basic tasks that once served as essential roles for professional development. These were the tasks that allowed newcomers to gain hands-on experience, making them the raw material for building expertise. By removing them, the AI revolution is skipping the foundational stage of career growth for an entire generation.
The root of this burden lies in human learning psychology. Mastery comes from continuing practice and trial-and-error. When AI takes over basic tasks— like technical analysis, young professionals are reduced to merely checking the machine’s output. They miss the necessary difficulties, mistakes, and repetition required to acquire tacit knowledge— the knowledge that no textbook can teach. This absence of deep internalized learning is the core reason for which cognitive debt accumulates (累积) .
To address this, researchers propose guiding principles. First, companies must value repetitive work as a necessary “cognitive investment” rather than a chore (琐事) . Second, workflows need rethinking. As AI automates existing tasks, companies must actively create new learning occupations for young professionals to practice, make mistakes, and transition from learners to innovators. Finally, intergenerational responsibility is key— companies must consider both immediate benefits and future costs for the next generation’s learning and skill acquisition.
In short, embracing AI is necessary, but we must avoid doing harm to a generation intellectually. Preserving hands-on learning ensures technological progress doesn’t destroy the foundations of human mastery and innovation.
32．What can we learn from the recent labor market
A．AI replaces basic work for accuracy. B．Basic tasks are valued more than ever.
C．Experienced employees benefit most from AI. D．Young workers are losing vital learning chances.
33．What is the major cause of cognitive debt
A．Making frequent mistakes. B．Lack of internalized learning.
C．Human learning psychology. D．Dependence on repetitive work.
34．How can companies tackle cognitive debt accumulation
A．Prioritize immediate benefits of automation. B．Add learning-focused positions for practice.
C．Reduce young professionals’ repetitive tasks. D．Train AI to perform all basic cognitive work.
35．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To advocate thoughtful integration of AI. B．To introduce how cognitive debt works.
C．To analyze how AI affects labor market. D．To promote AI’s application into workplaces.
Running is a great way to get fit, feel better and even form new relationships with other runners. 36 All it takes is a comfortable pair of shoes and a willingness to move a little or a lot, all at your own pace. The Well Guide makes it easy to get started, get inspired and stay on track.
The absolute best way to keep yourself running is to find a race, sign up for it, pay for it and put it on your calendar. 37 A beginner can run any race — you just need to allow enough time to train for it. Pick your distance and use an online race finder like the Runner’s World Race or the Running UAS Race Map to help you find the right race for you.
Some people are natural heel- strikers whose heels touch the ground first while others tend to lead with their toes. 38 And you are less likely to become injured if you simply maintain your natural stride. The more you run, the more comfortable that stride will feel and — even better — the more efficient your body will become.
While most runners focus on shoes, socks can be important too. Blisters from bunched- up socks are painful and could prevent you from running for days. 39 Some running socks are made from a material that draws sweat away from your feet, preventing bacteria from accumulating between your toes which inevitably leads to smelly feet.
40 While there has been recent evidence that static stretching— holding a stretch for a period of time — can prevent serious muscle injuries like tears or strains, such types of injuries are uncommon in runners. In fact, holding a stretch too long can even make your muscles less powerful.
A．However, people find it hard to get started.
B．You need comfortable socks that let through air.
C．You’d better hold a stretch before getting started.
D．Starting a new running habit doesn’t have to be hard.
E．You don’t have to waste your time stretching on the roadside.
F．A fixed race date will help you stay focused and run regularly.
G．The good news: neither form is necessarily better than the other.
三、完形填空
My father worked for the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s intelligence agency, where keeping his identity completely 41 was essential.
One evening, Dad got home and was hit by a terrible 42 : his work bag was missing. We searched everywhere, wildly 43 his usual route, but it seemed to have 44 from the vehicle somewhere on the busy road. Inside were his classified documents, credit cards, and — most important — his official ID．This mistake meant his career could be 45 over.
The 46 in the house was heavy and silent. My father was deeply worried about getting fired and losing his pension benefits. As we sat there, feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next, the telephone suddenly rang. It was a stranger — an autorickshaw driver who had 47 the bag fall near a traffic signal and had quickly 48 to pick it up. We couldn’t believe our 49 .
We immediately hurried out to 50 the kind man. He handed the bag straight to Dad and waited 51 while he checked the contents. He spoke not of reward, but of 52 . To our relief, everything was still inside, 53 . Overwhelmed by this good deed, Dad thanked him sincerely and gave him a cash reward as a small sign of appreciation.
I sometimes think of that man. His 54 was a quiet comfort in a chaotic city, a 55 that the most profound safekeeping often lies not in strongboxes, but in the hearts of strangers.
41．A．true B．safe C．legal D．secret
42．A．decision B．realization C．imagination D．solution
43．A．retracing B．designing C．blocking D．marking
44．A．thrown B．removed C．slipped D．disappeared
45．A．gradually B．nearly C．possibly D．instantly
46．A．doubt B．anger C．fear D．puzzle
47．A．sensed B．made C．heard D．seen
48．A．pulled over B．sped up C．passed by D．got around
49．A．fate B．chance C．luck D．story
50．A．meet B．thank C．assist D．treat
51．A．curiously B．patiently C．proudly D．hopefully
52．A．money B．business C．responsibility D．friendship
53．A．safe and sound B．neat and tidy C．back and forth D．far and wide
54．A．modesty B．honesty C．bravery D．generosity
55．A．relief B．model C．guarantee D．reminder
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
At a carpet workshop in Xining, Yang Yongliang devotes 56 (he) to preserving the Jiaya Tibetan carpet-weaving (编织) craft, 57 national intangible cultural heritage.
“More practitioners mean better chances to keep our ethnic culture alive,” says Yang, now a technical adviser. Tibetan carpets, with over 2,000 years of history, are famous for their deep colors 58 use of natural local materials like wool and yak hair.
Once essential for warmth, now these carpets 59 (transform) through modern innovation. At Shengyuan Carpet Group, machines handle basic weaving for 60 (efficient), while craftsmen add distinctive hand-finishing touches. The design team studies traditional patterns and uses an AI database to create modern designs 61 (feature) 3D and sparkling patterns. 62 traditional workshops to smart factories, the product range has expanded to about 28 series and over 100 types.
This mix of tradition and innovation 63 (help) Tibetan carpets reach markets across China and over 40 other countries so far. Annual exports remain steady above 80 million yuan.
In recent years, Yang has also held classes in Xining and its surrounding areas. 64 Yang has taught to over 200 students in classes is the art of Tibetan carpet weaving. “With growing government support, I am determined to find every way 65 (preserve) and promote this traditional skill,” he reflects.
五、书信写作
66．假如你是李华，你校学生周一早上精神状态普遍欠佳，针对这一现象，请给校英语报Voice专栏投稿，内容包括：
1.分析原因；
2.提出对策。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Beat the Monday Morning Slump
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六、书面表达
67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
That night, Mom and James heaved a bag of groceries into the car. Mom told him that Aunt Amy, a vegetarian, would make “tofu turkey” for the next day’s Thanksgiving feast.
But James didn’t want to try vegetarian Thanksgiving at Aunt Amy’s house. He wanted things to be the way they used to be — at Grandma’s. Every year, he’d stand beside her in the kitchen, stirring the gravy while she seasoned the turkey. She’d tell him stories about Thanksgiving when she was a girl, and he’d laugh as she described the time she fell in the mud while picking pumpkins for pie.
Before bed, James asked Mom to tell him Grandma’s stories again. Mom nodded and brought out a leather-bound journal from Grandma. “You would tell it better than me. Why don’t you write her story in here ” James ran his fingers over the smooth cover, then read the tag tied to it: For James, who loves stories as much as I do. Write what’s in your heart. Love, Grandma. He opened the journal, and then began to write, the words flowing easily as he recalled Grandma’s laughter and the details of her muddy adventure.
“Happy Thanksgiving! Tofu turkey, yummy!” Mom sang the next morning. “Tofu turkey,” James sighed and sat up slowly. He was about to head downstairs when he saw the journal. He slipped it into his pocket.
When they arrived at Aunt Amy’s house, James’ cousin, Amber, answered the door. “You’re here!” she cried. “We can’t wait for you to try our tofu turkey! Mom’s been cooking it since dawn.”
“I can’t wait either,” James said politely. “I keep thinking about it.”
The house was warm and filled with the scent of herbs and baking. James felt a lump in his throat when he saw the dining table set with Grandma’s china — the same plates they’d used every Thanksgiving at her house. Soon the family sat down, passing dishes around the table.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
James looked at the tofu turkey on his plate.
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After dinner, James pulled out the journal from his pocket.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C C A B C B A A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C B C A A C B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C C D B D B C A D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A D B B A D F G B E
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D B A C D C D A C A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B C A B D
1．B
【原文】W: Ten dollars keeps coming out of my bank account each month, and I don’t know what it’s for.
M: Have you tried phoning your bank or phone company to find out
W: Yes, they’re going to phone me back once they’ve finished checking.
2．C
【原文】M: Helena, are you ready It’s 7:45 a.m.
W: I just have to pick out clothes. I should start preparing this the night before.
M: Just give yourself more time in the morning! You should set your alarm for 6:45 a.m. at the latest!
3．C
【原文】M: Who won the race at your school yesterday
W: We thought Carol or Lisa would win, since they had been leading almost the entire race. But Martha passed them at the last moment.
4．A
【原文】W: This new deal says, “Buy One, Get One 50% Off.” Does that mean both are half-price
M: No, the first one is full-price, and the second is half off.
W: So that makes them much more expensive than I expected.
5．B
【原文】M: My suitcase isn’t on the baggage claim belt!
W: Check near the help desk. They pull aside oversized bags and luggage with damaged tags.
M: Oh, I forgot! When I was repacking it, I noticed part of the tag was missing.
6．C 7．B
【原文】W: Go help your dad clean, and then come back down, Peter. I’m going to be making us some eggs for snacks.
M: Okay. Can we please have chicken for dinner tonight
W: I’ve already bought some beef on my way back from your school. Isn’t that better
M: Yes, it is! Who will be doing the dishes tonight It’s Mary’s turn!
W: But she’s a little sick today. I know you did them last night, so how about you and I do them together And you won’t need to help with the clothes then.
M: Okay.
8．A 9．A 10．C
【原文】M: I forgot to ask you about our group project in class today.
W: Me too! Thanks for calling. Are you in the library now
M: No, I decided to work in my bedroom instead.
W: Same here.
M: So, how’s the slide show coming along
W: Almost done! Do you need help with your speech
M: I already wrote and practiced it. But I was thinking — should we prepare some printed materials
W: Great idea! How will you organize this document
M: I’ll include pictures, the main idea and key details.
W: Luckily, it’s only Monday. We still have a few days to prepare.
M: Yeah. Thursday will be our final day to practice before we present the following day!
11．A 12．B 13．C
【原文】W: How’s the apartment search going
M: Very tiring. I found several great, affordable places, but someone always rents them before I even have the chance to visit. Even the more expensive apartments get rented immediately!
W: That’s so upsetting! Where were they
M: Near the train station.
W: Have you tried rental apps
M: Yeah, but some listings are misleading. Yesterday, I saw one that looked perfect in the images, but it was so different in person!
W: I hardly had luck with online posts or searching through friends. I know it’s more expensive, but paying an agent to help me has saved me so much time and trouble.
M: That’s not a bad idea, especially if you’ve had positive experiences with an agent in this city.
W: Of course. Let me know if you want to contact them.
M: For now, getting roommates or changing my monthly housing budget is out of the question. An agent could help me find something outside the downtown area.
14．B 15．C 16．A
【原文】W: Excuse me, Mr. Lu. Is there any space in this Chinese course
M: Not now, but you can ask a student advisor about the waiting list.
W: I’ll do that. I’ve wanted to take a Chinese course for a while now.
M: What interests you in learning Chinese
W: Getting credits comes second for me. I’ve always been impressed by China’s culture — its arts, its festivals… I intend to go there after graduation to experience them first-hand.
M: That’s a great reason! Speaking Chinese opens up an entirely new world. The main benefit of exploring new languages is that it leads to a deeper understanding of the world itself.
W: Exactly! Plus, I only have half a year left in high school and want to take classes I truly enjoy.
M: That makes sense. Studying a new language now will benefit you in university, too.
W: Right! I’ll be starting college in ten months and want to visit China over the summer!
M: Then you’ll have plenty of opportunities to use your knowledge.
W: I hope so!
17．A 18．C 19．B 20．B
【原文】
Hello, everyone! I’m excited to tell you about this year’s Outdoor Sports Camp. If you’ve ever wanted to push your limits, try new activities, and spend more time in the great outdoors, now is your chance.
We have an incredible schedule planned, and next week, we’ll introduce our new campers to some exciting activities. If you are interested in our camp, don’t hesitate! Spots will be gone soon — the chance won’t come again!
We’ll spend an extra week in our camping area compared with last year. We’ll focus for over two weeks on mountain lake activities, like boating and water skiing. After that, we’ll hit the paths for several days of hiking. And if you’d like a challenge, you’ll get to try rock climbing one afternoon. No experience is needed — our skilled guides will make sure you’re comfortable and safe.
So, how do you get started First, every camper must fill out their personal details before anything else. After that, we’ll go over camp costs. And don’t stress about getting rides — we’ll arrange all rides to and from the camp area, so everyone gets there easily.
If you’re ready for an unforgettable summer, sign up now!
56．himself 57．a 58．and 59．are transformed/have been transformed 60．efficiency 61．featuring 62．From 63．has helped 64．What 65．to preserve
66．参考范文：
Beat the Monday Morning Slump
Eyelids droopy Feeling sluggish This tiredness on Monday mornings doesn’t just drag us down but greatly affects our learning efficiency and classroom engagement.
The truth is that we don’t use weekends to recover — we waste them. After several exhausting days of packed schedules, we finally get free time, only to find ourselves staying up till dawn gaming, binge-watching entire seasons or endless socializing, which completely disrupt our regular sleep patterns and leave us fatigued on Mondays.
To break this cycle, we need smarter weekend recovery. Maintain a balanced sleeping routine even on weekends. Additionally, doing some light exercise like hiking for nature has a magic reset button for our overloaded minds. Schools might also schedule more interactive classes on Mondays to boost participation. Let’s greet Mondays with vitality!
67．参考范文：
James looked at the tofu turkey on his plate. It was pale and wobbly — nothing like Grandma’s golden roasted turkey. He took a small bite hesitantly, and then froze. The herbs hit first, a familiar mix that brought Grandma’s kitchen to mind, and there was a soft smokiness that made it feel almost like real turkey. “It’s not bad,” he said, more eager than he meant to. “Mom spent hours perfecting the recipe to taste like Grandma used to cook,” Amber smiled. James nodded, warmth spreading through his chest. He glanced at Grandma’s china plate, suddenly remembering how she’d always said love tastes the same, no matter what’s on the plate.
After dinner, James pulled out the journal from his pocket. He flipped to the page where he’d written Grandma’s pumpkin-picking story, and then added details of the tofu turkey, Aunt Amy’s kindness, and Amber’s excitement. The words flowed as he described the warm scent of herbs, the clink of Grandma’s china, and the joy of being with family. When Mom leaned over to read, her eyes glistened. “Grandma would be so proud,” she said. James closed the journal, feeling Grandma’s presence beside him. This Thanksgiving, though different, was just as precious — filled with new stories to cherish.
