河南洛阳市2025-2026学年下学期高三年级第三次质量检测英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What will the man do next
A．Take another bus.
B．Leave the airport.
C．Run to catch the bus.
2．How many Olympic Games events did the woman see
A．One. B．Two. C．Three.
3．What do the speakers want to do
A．Raise money for poor kids.
B．Build homes for the homeless.
C．Donate supplies to the earthquake zone.
4．Which quality do the speakers admire doctors for
A．Their intelligence. B．Their carefulness. C．Their hard work.
5．Why does Mia make her own dresses
A．To have unique dresses.
B．To be a famous designer.
C．To save some money.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why are green roofs designed according to the man
A．To save materials.
B．To cut down energy use.
C．To deal with air pollution.
7．What is the main topic of the conversation
A．Future education.
B．Environmental protection.
C．Improvements in people’s lives.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the most likely relationship between the speakers
A．Good friends. B．Husband and wife. C．Brother and sister.
9．How do the speakers feel about the rules now
A．Annoyed. B．Unconcerned. C．Grateful.
10．What did the speakers benefit from sleeping early according to the man
A．They were refreshed for classes.
B．They spent less time watching TV.
C．They achieved better time management.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does Helen enjoy doing
A．Going on a driving trip.
B．Treating friends with her cooking.
C．Ordering takeout on the way home.
12．What does Helen suggest the man do this weekend
A．Go out to dinner with her.
B．Bring his friends to her house.
C．Prepare some eggs for breakfast.
13．What will the man do first
A．Complete his work. B．Go to a restaurant. C．Call his friends.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where are the speakers probably
A．In the teachers’ office. B．In a classroom. C．At home.
15．What is the main goal of Let Grow program
A．To let children grow up safely.
B．To help kids develop life skills.
C．To develop well-structured lessons.
16．How do the parents react to Let Grow program
A．They are always doubtful about it.
B．They find the program too difficult to follow.
C．They notice good changes in their kids’ behavior.
17．What will the woman do next
A．End a speech. B．Teach a class. C．Start a program.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．Why is English important in air traffic according to the talk
A．It can reach most passengers.
B．It is the standard language for flight equipment.
C．It ensures pilots and air traffic controllers understand each other.
19．How does English benefit business according to the talk
A．It helps build trust.
B．It improves teamwork.
C．It creates more opportunities.
20．In which field is the last example of English usage mentioned by the speaker
A．Education. B．Science. C．Social media.
二、阅读理解
If you want a great hotel and a close encounter with the animal kingdom, here are the best hotels with engagement programs and bonus activities with animals. Best Friends Roadhouse (Kanab, Utah)
It lets you stay on the grounds of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (庇护所), a massive shelter for a wide range of animals, from goats to dogs to rabbits.
Today, it’s home to over 1,600 rescued animals, ranking first in size of its kind in the US. When you visit, you can spend time in multiple areas, including Dogtown, Cat World, Horse Haven and the recovery center of Wild Friends. Longneck Manor (Fredericksburg, Texas)
It is a place that covers over 100 acres, home to three rhinos and five giraffes. Unlike other similar hotels, this is almost like a combination between a zoo and a conservation area.
You can get up-close and personal with rhinos and giraffes and even contribute to helping keep wild populations safe and healthy. Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, New York)
It is a massive animal sanctuary where you can set up shops and get your hands dirty by exploring the farm. It is ideal for anyone who likes pigs, cows, turkeys, and other classic farm animals.
You can take tours of the sanctuary and learn about farm practices, sustainability, and, of course, the animals and how they ended up at the farm. Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse (Atlanta, Georgia)
In Atlanta, inside a massive bamboo forest, there’s a mixed pack of alpaca (羊驼) and llamas (美洲驼) and a tree house you can rent for the night.
The animals are responsible for eating new growth to prevent the bamboo from overtaking the city of Atlanta. You can do yoga classes with them, go on a weekend-long healing retreat (also guided by llamas and alpacas), and more.
21．What is special about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the US
A．It is situated in a bamboo forest.
B．Visitors can do yoga with animals.
C．It is the largest animal sanctuary.
D．Visitors can get close to wild animals.
22．Which hotel is best for visitors to experience farm life
A．Best Friends Roadhouse.
B．Longneck Manor.
C．Farm Sanctuary.
D．Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse.
23．What is available to visitors in the four hotels
A．Interaction with animals.
B．Tree house accommodation.
C．Multiple physical activities.
D．Adoption of rescued animals.
It’s a sudden drop into a mangrove forest (红树林) full of three feet of salty water over thick, twisty (弯弯曲曲的) tree roots, but Andrew Otazo has no trouble finding the way. He climbs down the sudden slope like a Spider-Man, using branches and thick vines (藤) and footholds in the dirt. At the bottom, Otazo finds his treasure: trash.
“You name it, any item you can name, and I have found it in the mangroves,” he says. “Microwave ovens, mattresses, sofas, sets of plates and dishes. Those are really disgusting.” But every shoe, bottle, car battery, cooler and other piece of garbage Otazo removes from the mangroves reclaims space for what should be there: bird nesting grounds and fish nurseries.
Otazo is on a search to clear as much of that space as he can. He’s also working to persuade his fellow Floridians to tell their elected officials to work to cut down on plastic pollution and update outdated waste systems that carry street trash into the ocean. “If you’re relying on me, just one guy picking up trash, it is all over for us,” Otazo said. “But if what I’m doing shows other people the problem, and they agree we need to work toward a solution, that’s the idea.”
Lately he’s been concentrating on the mangroves that ring Virginia Key, an island in Biscayne Bay that offers a splendid view of the city skyline. What people in the city don’t see is the piles of garbage caught in the tree roots. “It was suffering. It was the worst. It destroyed me,” Otazo recalls. He made the local news, and his trash-filled homemade backpack has been on display in the History Miami Museum ever since. “I never, ever in a million years thought people would pay attention to me because I’m picking up trash,” Otazo said. It’s a mission now.
Pounds turned into tons. He reached 35,265 pounds — picked up over 184 days throughout the years — in mid-October. Otazo said he has no plans to stop. “The trash will come back, but I’m stubborn,” he said. “I’ll keep doing this until I fall over.”
24．What does the author believe a mangrove forest to be
A．A place to house birds and fishes. B．A place to pick up trash easily.
C．A place to enjoy pretty city views. D．An ideal place to deal with trash.
25．What is crucial to solve the problem according to Otazo
A．Individual efforts in picking up trash. B．Persuading officials to lessen pollution.
C．Government’s updating waste system. D．Raising public awareness and joint efforts.
26．What did Otazo feel about his hitting the news
A．Regretful. B．Joyful. C．Concerned. D．Unexpected.
27．Which of the following can best describe Otazo
A．A powerful Spider-Man. B．A committed conservationist.
C．A lonely trash collector. D．An ambitious wildlife explorer.
Climate change has made extreme weather events such as bush fires and floods more frequent and more likely in recent years. Will firsthand experience of these events change how people think and act about climate change, making it seem immediate and local rather than a distant or future problem
New research led by Viktoria Cologne at ETH Zurich in Switzerland may help to explain what’s going on. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, looked at the question of extreme weather and climate opinion using two global datasets (数据集).
The Trust in Science and Science-related Populism (TISP) survey measures public support for climate policies and the extent that people think climate change is behind increases in extreme weather. The survey asked people how much they supported five specific actions to cut carbon emissions (排放). On average, support was fairly strong, with an average rating of 2.37 across the five policies.
The study found most people around the world have experienced heatwaves and heavy rainfall in recent decades. Do people in countries with higher exposure to extreme weather events show greater support for climate policies This study found they don’t. In most cases, living in a country where more people are exposed to disasters was not reflected in stronger support for climate action.
Crucially, people who more strongly believed climate change had worsened these events were also more likely to support climate policies. In fact, this belief mattered more for policy support than whether they had actually experienced the events firsthand.
This study highlights what may affect public thinking: helping people recognize the link between climate change and extreme weather events. In countries such as Australia, climate change makes up only about 1% of media coverage. What’s more, most of the coverage focuses on social or political aspects rather than scientific, ecological, or economic impacts. Many stories about disasters linked to climate change also fail to mention the link, or indeed mention climate change at all. Making these connections clearer may encourage stronger public support for climate action.
28．What does the research led by Viktoria Cologne mainly focus on
A．Two global datasets.
B．People in disaster-affected areas.
C．Public trust in science.
D．Public support for climate policies.
29．The people who ______ are more likely to support climate policies.
A．read social news regularly
B．experience disasters first-hand
C．have engaged in the survey
D．know clearly of climate impacts
30．What can be done to help support climate policies according to the study
A．More financial support.
B．More disaster-climate link reports.
C．More attention to weather.
D．More accurate weather forecasts.
31．What could be the best title for the passage
A．Experiencing Is Not Enough to Change Views
B．Emergency Responses to Natural Disasters
C．Extreme Weather Is Changing Our Lives
D．Global Surveys on Climate Attitudes
A lively urban forest can plant the seed of wellness in the minds and hearts of people struggling with the thick brush of mental illness.
In 2022, a CNN survey found that 90% of Americans believed the U. S. was experiencing a mental health crisis. Unfortunately, the data backs it up. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U. S. adults experience mental illness. It’s a troubling trend that affects people of all backgrounds. Therefore, what is important at present is to give voice to the silent struggle so many people face and consider how we might improve people’s mental health.
Experts say one way we can get there is by increasing the investment in planting trees. Research shows that access to trees reduces rates of depression, lowers levels of the brain’s main stress hormone (激素), and improves thinking function. This is especially true in cities and urban areas, where residents are significantly more likely to battle depression and anxiety. By fragmenting concrete jungles with urban forests, we can help make people happier and healthier.
The positive impact of trees is well-documented in a growing body of scientific studies in the U. S. and around the world. For example, a study in Germany concluded that just living within 100 meters of a tree has the ability to reduce the need for antidepressant (抗抑郁的) drugs. In Denmark, researchers found that children living at the lowest levels of green space had a significantly higher risk of developing psychiatric (精神病的) disorders later in life as compared to children living near strong green space. Some doctors are even looking to trees as a form of medicine, specifying struggling patients with a walk in the woods to fully lose themselves in nature (a practice known as forest bathing).
It’s clear that trees are not a “nice-to-have.” Trees are a must-have. Everyone deserves equal access to trees and the positive power they carry. We need to offer people hope.
32．Why does the author mention the CNN survey in paragraph 2
A．To promote the authority of CNN. B．To criticize the government’s inaction.
C．To highlight the mental health crisis. D．To attract investment in green projects.
33．What does the underlined word “fragmenting” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Breaking up. B．Rooting up. C．Powering up. D．Wrapping up.
34．What is a proven effect of living near trees
A．It can heal mental illnesses. B．It improves depression condition.
C．It can change people’s lifestyle. D．It ensures children’s mental health.
35．What is the author’s suggestion about making trees a must-have
A．Settling down in the woods possibly. B．Constructing several other green cities.
C．Greater investment in green facilities. D．More research investment in depression.
The debate around artificial intelligence often focuses on automation, yet a more far-reaching revolution is underway: advanced Human AI collaboration (协作) reshaping professional landscapes. 36 . Increasing creativity and idea generating
Many might view AI as opposite to the free-flowing nature of human creativity. 37 . This is one of the most unexpected benefits of Human AI collaboration. Instead of providing the final product, it serves as a brainstorming partner and a source of inspiration. Pioneering personalized learning and skill development
Traditional education often struggles with one-size-fits-all approaches. 38 . It provides highly personalized, adaptive educational experiences that satisfy individual needs and paces. This transforms how we acquire new skills and develop expertise throughout our careers. Enhancing Problem Solving Efficiency in Complex Systems
39 when we face incredibly complex problems involving vast datasets, interconnected variables and dynamic environments. Here, Human AI collaboration provides an unexpected leap forward, allowing us to address challenges previously considered unsolvable. AI’s ability to process, review and simulate (模拟) complex situations at lightning speed adds to human strategic thinking and specialized expertise. 40
Access to specialized knowledge and expert services has historically been limited due to cost, geographical barriers, or shortage of professionals. Human AI collaboration is unexpectedly breaking down these barriers, making expert-level insights and tools available to more audience, enabling individuals and small businesses in previously unimaginable ways.
A．Developing resistance and problem-solving
B．Human thinking limits can be quickly reached
C．But AI can facilitate creative thinking and new ideas
D．Here is how Human AI collaboration transforms your work
E．Human AI collaboration is unexpectedly reshaping learning
F．Popularizing professional skills and making them accessible
G．The following is how Human AI collaboration helps your daily life
三、完形填空
Sometimes, just a few words at the critical moment can change the direction of someone’s life — and this was exactly what happened to Elizabeth Vaughan.
Forty years ago, as a seventh grader, she 41 a solo (单人表演) in the school choir’s (合唱团) performance. The day of the show, she was backstage, looking through the curtains, the 42 packed with people. Everyone filed in. The curtain opened and the choir began to 43 . A single microphone was standing at the front of the stage, lit by a bright spotlight, ready for her solo. It was her 44 .
Initially, everything went 45 . She felt overjoyed, singing extremely confidently. Then came the last high note. With her 46 nearly touching the microphone, the note suddenly exploded out of the 47 , ear-piercing (刺耳的) and deafeningly loud. All the audience’s heads, involuntarily, sprang back in their 48 , some having their jaws dropped wide open. How embarrassing! She truly wanted the stage to 49 and swallow her whole.
Eventually, the concert ended. She still remained 50 . Just then appeared a pair of large athletic shoes. “You have a very 51 voice!” the new guy comforted.
52 by him, she transformed from deciding never to sing in front of people again to considering 53 with music. Now she is a professional singer, songwriter and a 54 teacher. Her unsung hero’s small act of grace is a reminder that a few 55 words can change the course of a life.
41．A．landed B．attempted C．rejected D．canceled
42．A．room B．street C．hall D．square
43．A．sing B．help C．move D．work
44．A．turn B．future C．plan D．chance
45．A．surprisingly B．terribly C．naturally D．smoothly
46．A．faces B．hands C．lips D．ears
47．A．window B．speaker C．stage D．music
48．A．applause B．cheers C．bodies D．chairs
49．A．turn around B．fade away C．open up D．lower down
50．A．confused B．depressed C．worried D．exhausted
51．A．playful B．cheerful C．hopeful D．powerful
52．A．Urged B．Inspired C．Guided D．Forced
53．A．starting B．connecting C．proceeding D．performing
54．A．writing B．sports C．math D．voice
55．A．kind B．casual C．cautionary D．special
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 Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food, Fuchsia Dunlop discovers the history of this remarkable cuisine through 30 dishes, from slow-braised pork belly (红烧五花肉) to steamed rice. As 56 British writer, she explores the surprising 57 (clever) of a cuisine which she feels has not won the respect it deserves in the world of fine dining: “Only the Chinese have placed cooking at the very core of their identity,” she stresses.
Many supposedly modern eating ideas, Dunlop points out, 58 (accept) in China for centuries. The Chinese pioneered various foods and restaurants, 59 were fashionable gathering places in 12th-century Kaifeng, six centuries before they first appeared in Paris. The ideal has always aimed 60 achieving moderation (适度) and balance — yin and yang, heating and cooling elements, main dishes and rice — to feed the body 61 people are living in harmony with nature.
For most 62 (record) history, ordinary Chinese ate whole grains, used small meat quantities for flavor, and threw almost nothing away. Rice 63 (supply) more calories than other grains, while soybean preparations (大豆制品) deliver protein more 64 (economical). This efficiency allowed China to support a large population on limited land.
Dunlop’s career was defined by Chinese flavors. Over decades she has built a career explaining Chinese cooking to western readers, 65 (gain) a large following at home and abroad. She’s known, like a celebrity, by her first name: “Fu Xia” in Chinese.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你校英文报正举办“年度最佳社团”评选活动。请你代表所在社团写一封邮件，申请参选，内容包括：
(1) 社团介绍；
(2) 申请理由。
注意：
(1) 词数80左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Editor,
I am writing on behalf of my club to apply for the “Best Club of the Year”.
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
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。
“Oh no!” I said, rooting through my dance bag. “My other dance shoe! I must have left it at home.” “Ms. Linda has a bin of shoes,” Mom said. Inside, I found a pair a size too big. In class, Ms. Linda reminded us of just four practices left before the holiday program, making me feel overpowered. I didn’t sign up for this much work.
“Dance class is no fun,” I told Mom. That evening, I said, “I want to quit. Can’t I do piano or karate (空手道) instead ” I expected her usual saying, but she surprised me. “I’m going to let you decide this time.” “Really ” “But what will your dance partner do if you quit ” she asked. “She won’t mind,” I said. “I don’t think she even knows my name.”
The next Friday, Grandma picked me up, needing to check on her sick dog Mattie. On Saturday, Grandma took me to the holiday wreath (花环) sale at the garden center, where I unexpectedly ran into my dance partner.
“Hi, Kami,” she said. She did know my name! “Where were you yesterday ” “My grandma’s dog was sick,” I said. “I’ll be glad when the dance program is over,” she said. “I thought you liked dance.” “I do,” she said, “But being onstage makes me nervous. My grandmother is flying in to watch. I’m afraid I’ll mess up.” “I get nervous, too,” I told her. “Don’t worry, you’ll do great.” As we left, I waved. “Bye, Sylvia.”
Over the next few days, I kept thinking about Sylvia and her grandmother flying in. On Friday, Mom said softly, “Grandma called me, saying Mattie’s better today. She invited you to make cookies this afternoon.” “Actually,” I said, “I’m going to finish dance class. I want to be there for Sylvia at the program.” “Good,” Mom smiled. “Any idea where your shoes are ”
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。
Mom and I searched the house for my missing shoe.
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From behind the stage curtain, I saw our two grandmas seated together.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B C C A B B C C A
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答案 B B A A B C B C C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C C A A D D B D D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A C A B C D C E B F
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答案 A C A A D C B D C B
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答案 D B C D A
1．C
【原文】M: Excuse me, can you tell me when the next bus leaves for the airport
W: It leaves in three minutes. If you run, you might catch it.
M: Thank you. I’ll try.
2．B
【原文】W: I just got back from France!
M: Wow! Did you catch any of the Olympic Games
W: Yes. I watched two events on the first day, and then went on a trip to Versailles with my friends.
3．C
【原文】M: Did you know that earthquake in the south Many people lost their homes.
W: Yes, and I saw kids crying on TV. Maybe we could make a donation.
M: I agree. Let’s look into what items are most needed right now.
4．C
【原文】W: I really admire doctors. They deal with much work under pressure.
M: You’re right. And they have to study hard for years to help people. They really are people who make a difference in the world.
5．A
【原文】M: What a beautiful dress, Mia! Is it expensive
W: Actually, I’ve started making my own dresses. This is one of them. It takes time, but no one else has the same dress.
M: Wow, you could be a professional designer someday.
6．B 7．B
【原文】M: I’m glad that people care more about the environment these days.
W: The planet needs our help.
M: For example, more buildings are being designed with green roofs that help reduce energy use.
W: And more people are participating in clean-up drives and reducing plastic use.
M: Yes, and the push towards electric vehicles is great for reducing pollution.
W: Also, schools are teaching kids to protect the environment from a young age. It’s shaping future generations to care more about the planet.
8．C 9．C 10．A
【原文】M: When we were young, I used to get really mad about some of the rules at home. But now I realize that the rules were meant to help us.
W: You’re right.
M: Remember that time we went to watch TV without finishing our homework We ended up being criticized. I thought it was unfair at the time.
W: I felt the same way when I was forced to attend piano lessons, but now I see it helped me develop discipline and skills. I’m so happy I did it.
M: We always had to go to bed early, so we were well-rested for school.
W: And do you remember how we used to complain about helping with housework But that was how we learned responsibility.
M: It’s interesting how we see things differently now.
11．B 12．B 13．A
【原文】M: Helen, do you ever get a takeout
W: No, never. Normally, when I go out to eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food.
M: That’s really nice. I often have to get takeouts, especially when I’m coming home late from work. You know, I drive to and from work. I’m so hungry that most of the time I don’t really make it home, so I have to buy something on the way. But in the morning, I sometimes have milk and eggs at home. Do you often have people over for dinner
W: Yes, I really like cooking. I often invite my friends over and cook for them.
M: I love cooking too, but the problem is that my place is really small. Even though I would love to invite my friends over for dinner, I never do.
W: If you want, you can come to my place with your friends to have dinner this weekend.
M: Great! Oh, look at these piles of work. I want to finish everything quickly so we can go out to dinner tonight. What do you think
W: Sure.
14．A 15．B 16．C 17．B
【原文】W: How’s your last class been, Joe
M: Fine. I’ve been trying to encourage children in my class to be individuals and think for themselves.
W: Have you heard about Let Grow program I’m applying it to my students.
M: What is it
W: The idea is to help kids develop life skills by allowing them more freedom to make their own decisions and learn from their experiences.
M: How does it work
W: The program often includes activities like letting children manage small tasks at home or even organize their own play dates. Kids learn better through real-life experiences rather than just structured lessons.
M: So, it’s about stepping back and letting kids explore more on their own
W: Exactly. By facing small challenges, kids build confidence and develop problem-solving skills. Studies show that kids who take part in Let Grow program become more capable and better at dealing with stress.
M: I wonder what the parents think about it.
W: They sometimes feel uncertain, but they often see positive changes once they start trusting their children more. Oh, the bell is sounding. I have to head out for my next class.
18．C 19．C 20．B
【原文】
English serves as a way for people from different countries and cultures to communicate on the same level. This is especially important in certain professions.
Firstly, take air traffic for example. When pilots and air traffic controllers communicate, they need to be clear. Since English is the standard language used, it prevents misunderstandings and promotes safety.
Secondly, in the business world, English is equally important. Many international companies operate in English, and professionals working in global markets often need to speak and write in English. Effective communication in English can open doors to opportunities across borders.
Last but not least, in science, English is the main language for research publications and conferences. Researchers publish their work in English to reach a global audience and contribute to international knowledge.
In summary, English is not just a language but a tool that bridges communication gaps in various professions. Mastering English can offer advantages in both your career and personal growth.
41．A 42．C 43．A 44．A 45．D 46．C 47．B 48．D 49．C 50．B 51．D 52．B 53．C 54．D 55．A
56．a 57．cleverness 58．have been accepted 59．which 60．at/for 61．when/while/as 62．recorded 63．supplies 64．economically 65．gaining
66．Dear Editor,
I am writing on behalf of my club to apply for the “Best Club of the Year”.
Our club, the Poetry Reading Club, consists of 25 poetry-loving students and two professional teachers who love English poetry. We hold a 90-minute sharing session every Friday, where members exchange reading insights and appreciate classic poems together.
We have organized three free public poetry workshops for all students this year, and our annual campus poetry recital has become one of the most anticipated school events, spreading the charm of poetry across the campus. We sincerely hope to get this title to encourage more students to fall in love with literature.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．
Mom and I searched the house for my missing shoe. We turned every corner upside down but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly I remembered I took off the shoe to pet Grandma’s sick dog Mattie when I visited her last week, so it must have been left there. I was so worried that I could hardly calm down, so we called Grandma immediately. Grandma drove over with the shoe soon after we called her. After that, I never skipped any practice and trained together with Sylvia every day, cheering each other up to prepare for the performance.
From behind the stage curtain, I saw our two grandmas seated together. They were smiling and waving at us, full of expectation. Sylvia’s hand shook slightly, so I held it and reminded her we had practiced enough. When we stepped onto the stage, we finished every move smoothly and perfectly. The audience burst into warm applause as we finished. I looked at our excited grandmas waving at us. At that moment, I felt so glad I didn’t quit, and I learned the meaning of being responsible for others.
