河南南阳市镇平县第一高级中学2025-2026学年高三下学期一模检测（一）英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What does the woman think of the ending of the book
A．Confusing. B．Surprising. C．Disappointing.
2．How does the woman sound
A．Confused. B．Disappointed. C．Anxious.
3．What is the man’s problem
A．He is overcharged.
B．He missed the checkout.
C．He forgot about a service.
4．What is the man’s hobby
A．Reading books. B．Watching movies. C．Taking pictures.
5．When did the train leave
A．At 10:30. B．At 10:00. C．At 10:45.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is mentioned about Bryson Road
A．It has a subway stop.
B．It is often jammed with traffic.
C．It is partially under construction.
7．What does the man advise the woman to do
A．Take a different return route.
B．Walk two blocks.
C．Put off her trip.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the speakers probably take part in
A．The clothes exchange. B．The crafts workshop. C．The food market.
9．Where will the speakers meet
A．At the library. B．At the bus stop. C．At the community center.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What did the scientists do during the research
A．They drank coffee. B．They made videos. C．They kept a cat.
11．What does a relaxed cat do
A．It shuts its eyes.
B．It pulls its ears back.
C．It moves its tail forward.
12．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A cat cafe. B．Cat face signals. C．Adopting a cat.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the main topic of the conversation
A．China’s history. B．China’s achievements. C．China’s industry.
14．Where are the speakers
A．On a train. B．In a restaurant. C．In a factory.
15．What do the speakers have in common
A．They’ve both tried Chinese medicine.
B．They both know Chinese culture well.
C．They both enjoy Chinese food.
16．How many aspects of modern Chinese contribution did the woman mention
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．How will the city encourage bicycle use
A．By offering free bikes.
B．By awarding bicycle riding.
C．By building more bike paths.
18．What is the city planning to do with road conditions
A．Widen streets.
B．Fix damaged roads.
C．Add more traffic lights.
19．What measures will be taken to reduce the number of private cars
A．Introducing car-sharing programs.
B．Encouraging taking public transportation.
C．Raising the price of parking in busy areas.
20．What will happen to the parking spaces in the city
A．They will be reorganized.
B．They will be increased in busy areas.
C．The government will introduce a new charging system.
二、阅读理解
Many countries are considering reducing speed limits on motorways and in urban areas. Fuel savings and reductions in CO2 emissions are just two of the reasons for doing so.
Fuel consumption decreases the slower you drive, because the moving car has to overcome fewer physical forces such as air resistance and rolling friction (摩擦) between tyres and road. Air resistance increases with the square of the speed. This means that a car experiences 28% more air resistance at a speed of 130km/h than at 110km/h.
Slower speed is not the only way to reduce the CO2 emissions from your car. There are three automotive tips to help the climate else.
STREAMLINE THE CAR
1. Unevenness (不均匀) increases the air resistance of your car, and so its CO2 emissions. Four open windows increase fuel consumption by up to 27%.
GET UP THE GEARS (齿轮) QUICKLY
2. Petrol and diesel (柴油) cars should always be driven in the highest possible gear: the engine then has as few revolutions as possible. Fuel consumption between two gears can vary by up to 20%.
MAINTAIN TYRE PRESSURE
3. Car tyres at the recommended pressure ensure ideal driving. If the tyre pressure drops to 75% pressure, fuel consumption increases by 2%. If it drops by half, the increase is as much as 10%.
Here’s the breakdown of fuel consumption impact of driving habits and vehicle adjustments from the Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM).
21．Why does driving at a lower speed help cut fuel use
A．It weakens the physical forces the car must fight against.
B．It changes the way air resistance affects the car.
C．It lightens the weight of the moving vehicle.
D．It makes the engine work at a higher speed.
22．What will happen if a car’s windows are wide open while driving
A．It’ll lower the car’s air resistance.
B．It’ll reduce the car’s CO emissions.
C．It’ll lead to a sharp rise in fuel use.
D．It’ll make the car run more smoothly.
23．What is the fuel-saving effect of reducing speed from 130km/h to 110km/h according to FDM data
A．10%. B．16%. C．Up to 20%. D．Nearly 28%.
Women usually live longer than men, but they also get sick more often. New research from the University of Georgia shows that eating a good diet with lots of colorful fruits and vegetables can help women stay healthier. These foods have something called carotenoids (类胡萝卜素), which are good for our eyes and brains.
The study looked at many past studies and found that women get more health problems than men. These problems include diseases where the body fights itself and memory loss. Women are more likely to get these diseases because of their biology. “Women have more body fat than men, which is good for having babies, but it also means they need to eat more healthy things to stay well,” said Hammond, a researcher.
Why are women more vulnerable (脆弱的) to health problems One reason is how they store vitamins (维生素) and minerals. Women’s bodies keep more fat, and fat can hold these important nutrients (营养物). This is helpful when they are having babies, but it also means there might not be enough for their eyes and brains.
Eating foods with carotenoids is important because they help protect our bodies from damage. Some carotenoids are found in parts of our eyes and brains and can help with problems in the nervous system. “Both men and women eat these foods, but women need more because their bodies use them up faster,” said Hammond.
The food we eat can affect our brains and how we feel. It can even change our feelings and how likely we are to get angry. Now, scientists are learning that the food we eat also affects the bacteria (细菌) in our stomachs, which are important to our health too.
24．What does the study suggest about carotenoids
A．They are only beneficial to men.
B．They are not necessary for a healthy diet.
C．They are good for women’s eyes and brains.
D．They have no effect on the central nervous system.
25．What is one of the reasons women may need a better diet
A．Women need less food than men.
B．Women’s diets are short of carbohydrates.
C．Women need more vitamins to support their body fat.
D．Women have a higher risk of developing health problems.
26．What is the connection between diet and the bacteria in our stomachs
A．Certain bacteria can only be found in women’s stomachs.
B．The bacteria in our stomachs have nothing to do with our health.
C．The bacteria in our stomachs determine our food preferences.
D．The food we eat affects the bacteria in our stomachs.
27．What is the best title for the text
A．Why do women live longer than men
B．Why do women lose more memory
C．Women may have a higher risk of mental illness
D．Diets with more carotenoids can help women stay healthier
As is known to us all, reading books is good for children. Now, a new study suggests that just being around books has its benefits (益处). A team of researchers in Australia finds that growing up with a large library at home improves literacy (读写能力), number-sense, and even technological skills in later life. It appeared in Social Science Research.
The researchers were exploring the advantages of scholarly culture. They were interested in an extra finding that some call the “radiation effect”. “The radiation effect is a situation where children grow up around books, but they don’t read books. But somehow books benefit them, even though they don’t read them as much as their parents wish them to,” said Joanna Sikora, a scientist in Australia. Joanna and her workmates studied information collected between 2015 and 2019 by the Organization for Economic Development. The survey tested the literacy, numeracy (计算能力) and technological abilities of more than 160,000 adults from 31 countries. And it included a question about how many books participants (参加者) had in their homes during adolescence (青春期). “What we were able to make clear was that people growing up around books had better literacy, numeracy and technological problem-solving skills than people who had fewer books growing up but had similar education levels, similar jobs, and even similar adult habits in connection with reading or working at numeracy-improving activities,” she said.
In fact, teens who only made it through high school but were raised in a bookish environment did as well in adulthood as college graduates who grew up in a house without books. Now, how might a simple display lead to intellectual (智力的) improvement “If we grow up in a house, in a home where parents enjoy books, where books are given as birthday presents and valued, this is something that becomes a wealth of knowledge and gives us this lifelong driving force (驱动力) to always come close to books and read more than we would.”
So keep shelves filled with books. Your kids will not only be thankful, they’ll be more likely to be able to spell “thankful” correctly as well.
28．What’s “the radiation effect” according to the text
A．The terrible influence of radiation on men and things.
B．The negative influence of giving teens birthday presents which are not valued.
C．The beneficial influence of reading books on adolescents.
D．The good influence of the bookish environment on adolescents.
29．What can we learn about the participants from Paragraph 2
A．They all graduated from college.
B．They had only one answer to the survey.
C．They had all been to a sizable library at least once.
D．They were brought up in different growth environments.
30．How does the display of books improve intellect
A．Books help to provide a chance to come close to society.
B．Books are always given to adolescents as valuable presents.
C．Books will offer teens a drive to make great achievements.
D．Books bring a sense of being rich in knowledge and longing to read more.
31．What’s the best title for the text
A．Reading More Helps Improve Children’s Abilities
B．Reading at Home Brings Children Many Advantages
C．Growing Up Around Books Benefits Children a Lot
D．Creating a Bookish Environment for Children Ts of Much Importance
At first, I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common. Friends mentioned that they were having trouble concentrating. It wasn’t burnout — we still had energy. It wasn’t depression — we didn’t feel hopeless. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.
It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing.
Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling (应付) through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum (范围) from depression to flourishing. Flourishing is the peak of well-being. Depression is the valley of ill-being. Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It’s the emptiness between depression and flourishing – the absence of well-being. You’re not functioning at full capacity. Languishing dulls your motivation, disrupts your ability to focus, and greatly increases the possibility that you’ll cut back on work.
Part of the danger is that when you’re languishing, you might not notice the lessening of delight or the decreasing of drive. You don’t catch yourself slipping slowly into aloneness; you’re indifferent to your indifference. When you can’t see your own suffering, you don’t seek help or even do much to help yourself.
So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing. Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence. To go beyond languishing, give yourself some uninterrupted time. It clears out constant distractions and gives us the freedom to focus. And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you – an interesting project, a worthwhile goal, or a meaningful conversation.
We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it, but naming it might be a first step. It could help to defog our vision, giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience. It could remind us that we weren’t alone: languishing is common and shared.
By acknowledging that so many of us are languishing, we can start giving voice to quiet despair and lighting a path out of the emptiness.
32．According to the passage, which definition best suits the word “languishing”
A．Staying in one’s comfort zone.
B．Having a vague view of one’s future.
C．Becoming weaker or failing to improve.
D．Feeling exhausted and without hope.
33．For those who are languishing, they are likely to ________.
A．seek help when they feel they’re suffering
B．deny that they cannot work at full capacity
C．give themselves some uninterrupted time
D．be indifferent to their lack of enthusiasm
34．Which of the following is a potential solution to languishing
A．Removing it from the spectrum of mental health.
B．Recognizing the reduction of delight and motivation.
C．Improving attention span and eliminating distraction.
D．Having a clearer idea about its cause and effect.
35．Why is it significant to know that languishing is common and shared
A．We can continue to learn more about languishing.
B．We can let the silent despair speak up and find a way out.
C．We can see it as basically the same as depression.
D．We can study it as the complete opposite of flourishing.
There’s something magical about the way imagination works. It knows no boundaries and can turn simple thoughts into real change. 36
Take the story of Mark Lee. He loved biking around his neighbourhood but grew upset seeing that many plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. 37 Using an old 3D printer, Mark started experimenting. He melted plastic bottles down and tried shaping them into small bricks. At first, everything went wrong — the plastic broke, the printer jammed, and the pieces didn’t fit together. 38
But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle pieces and adjusted the heating temperature carefully. 39 Mark used his bricks to build a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood, and his design won a national high school invention competition.
40 Thirteen-year-old Sally Carter loved reading fantasy books. Inspired by magical maps in her stories, she wondered: what if we could build a real-world app that helps people explore hidden places in their own cities She gathered friends, learned some basic programming, and together they created an app that maps small local parks and gardens few people knew about.
Next time you see a young person lost in thought, don’t rush to pull them back. They might just be imagining the next great idea.
A．And he’s not alone.
B．People can match scientists in imagination.
C．After months of trial and error, he succeeded.
D．With support from his parents, he bought some bricks.
E．Everyone around thought he should abandon his pursuit.
F．Around the world, kids are imagining like never before.
G．Instead of simply complaining, he decided to do something about it.
三、完形填空
A few years ago, LaQuista Erinna’s seven-year-old son, Jackson, suffered from autism (自闭症). One of the most challenging things was getting a haircut. It was 41 a bit hard to convince him to sit down. And he’d get so resistant later that he’d start kicking and 42 . Erinna had to 43 barbers frequently until they met Ree.
Jackson was 44 at first and started running around the shop. It was so 45 that Erinna was about to abandon the attempt and 46 it a day. But Ree encouraged her to give it a few more minutes. To Erinna’s great 47 , Ree made the haircut into a game. She would shave little hair off Jackson’s head, and then he would take it off. “He doesn’t like the hair to get on him, so it 48 his attention from haircut,” Erinna said. When Ree completed her work, Jackson flashed her a 49 , saying, “Well, can we come back tomorrow and 50 again ”
It meant a lot to Erinna that Ree took time to 51 a solution to give Jackson a haircut. “She was the only person who showed 52 and care for him. Other people would get 53 . They don’t necessarily want to deal with such a 54 kid. However, I can totally trust Ree. I know she’s going to 55 my son and make sure he’s looking the best,” Erinna said.
41．A．occasionally B．typically C．temporarily D．rarely
42．A．sobbing B．chatting C．laughing D．screaming
43．A．enhance B．criticize C．change D．accept
44．A．restless B．helpless C．speechless D．powerless
45．A．boring B．scary C．manageable D．tricky
46．A．name B．call C．title D．label
47．A．confusion B．disappointment C．surprise D．advantage
48．A．captures B．shifts C．transmits D．holds
49．A．frown B．glimpse C．stare D．smile
50．A．play B．work C．shed D．visit
51．A．figure out B．draw up C．take on D．come across
52．A．resilience B．indifference C．gratitude D．patience
53．A．hesitant B．unwilling C．tolerant D．excited
54．A．stubborn B．pessimistic C．difficult D．unrealistic
55．A．settle B．greet C．favor D．honor
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In recent years, rural museums have become important across China. They help to protect local culture and support village development. By 2023, Yunnan Province in southwest China 56 (build) over 400 such museums. These museums don’t just show old objects; they 57 (true) involve local people in protecting their cultural traditions.
These museums are special because they keep traditions in their real setting. For example, they might show an old farming tool together with stories told by village elders, making the experience 58 (meaningful). This helps to keep the true meaning of culture, especially when traditional objects are taken from their original places. The museums also hold classes 59 skilled elders teach young people traditional skills, making sure these special traditions are saved for the future.
These museums also help the local economy. Many villages now combine museum visits with fun 60 (activity) like pottery making. This way of mixing culture with tourism has become very popular and successful. 61 it also brings a real economic benefit to local families through homestays and sales of local products.
Besides economic benefits, these museums help build community spirit. They make older people feel 62 (value) and give young people new chances by connecting traditional culture with modern life. In this way, the museum becomes 63 unique place that brings people together. However, 64 (keep) being successful, these museums need to balance keeping old traditions and trying new things. 65 this balance, the museums might not be able to help their communities well in the long term.
五、书信写作
66．假设你是高中生李华。你与交换生Jeremy同属一个学习小组，他提议用AI完成实验报告的初稿。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 委婉拒绝；2. 理由及建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jeremy,
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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.
After six hours of fishing, John Franklin and his sister Jane were ready to call it a day. It was 7 pm. The summer sun was setting, and the fishes had stopped biting. But Jane’s 12-year-old son Conrad was having so much fun that he begged “Let’s do just one more run,” Since the mild weather was holding out, why not John turned the boat around and headed back.
Yet, you never knew. They hadn’t even cast their lines when the wind picked up suddenly. Rough waves began battling against the little boat. “Check your life jackets and hold the boat!” John shouted, As Jane and her son were on the point of screaming, two big waves rolled over, one right after the other. Within a few seconds, the boat tipped(倾斜). Backward and turned over, throwing three of them into the water.
Out of the worst, the luckiest thing was that they had life jackets on and the boat didn’t sink immediately. Everyone grabbed onto it. “Let’s get back in the boat, Mommy,” Conrad cried, trembling with fear.
“Don’t panic. People know we’re out here,” Jane comforted him. “They’ll send help soon.”
Treading(踩) the water, the adults exchanged worried looks. They were floating in the middle of nowhere. “I knew we were in a tight spot,” said John, a third-generation commercial fisherman who, like Jane, had been raised on the bay.
When a strong wind blew through about half an hour with no sign of dying down, they had to make some decisions. It had been a perfect July day, with the water at a temperate 20 degrees centigrade, but everyone was cold by 9 pm.
If they weren’t rescued soon, they might not survive the night, John recognized, but the closest shoreline was about three miles away, starred by only a few glowing house lights.
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.
Looking at the lights in the distance, John asked his sister in a low voice, “Should I do it ”
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About three hours later, John reached the shoreline and saw the house in lights.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C A C C C A A B B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B B A C B C B A A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C B C D D D D D D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C C D C B F G E C A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B D C A D B C B D A
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答案 A D B C A
1．B
【原文】W: Hi, Mark. I finally finished reading that book you recommended. It was amazing!
M: I’m glad you liked it! What did you think about the ending
W: Oh, it was so unexpected! I didn’t see that plot twist coming at all. It kept me on the edge of my seat.
2．C
【原文】M: Erin, is something bothering you
W: Well, I’m behind on my assignments and I have two tests next week which I’ve barely studied for.
3．A
【原文】M: I’d like to check out. Here’s my room key.
W: Thank you. Just a moment. Okay, Mr. Brown, here’s the bill for your stay.
M: Oh, this is charging me for two nights, but I arrived yesterday morning and I didn’t request any additional services.
4．C
【原文】M: Do you have any hobbies
W: Yes, but nothing special. I just like reading and going to the movies. How about you
M: I have just one — photography. It’s good fun.
5．C
【原文】M: Did you manage to reach the station in time to catch the 10:30 train
W: Yes! In fact, I was there 30 minutes early, only to find out that the train would depart 15 minutes later than the usual time.
6．C 7．A
【原文】W: Excuse me. Do you know if bus No. 7 goes to Bryson Road
M: Yes, it does. Are you trying to get to Valmont’s Shopping plaza
W: Actually, yes. It’s on Bryson Road, right
M: That’s right. This bus will stop in front of the mall, but there’s some repairing work underway on the south side of Bryson Road. Bus No. 7 coming back this direction is being rerouted away from the road. It’s confusing. So…
W: Oh, I see.
M: For your return trip, I’d recommend taking bus No. 22 instead. It stops about two blocks from here.
8．A 9．B
【原文】M: Hey, did you see the post about Environment Day
W: I did. The activities all sound great, but I don’t think we have time for everything. I’ve got a nearly new dress that’s a bit small. Would you come with me to the clothes exchange
M: Sure. Let’s start there. The craft’s workshop says it’s for groups of three, and the food market asks for food prepared in advance. So neither of those really works for us. Anyway, where should we meet
W: How about the bus stop near the library It’s just a short ride to the community center.
M: Okay.
10．B 11．A 12．B
【原文】W: Hey Bob. My parents just adopted a cat last week, but none of us really know how to understand it.
M: Oh, I just read about a study on cat facial expressions.
W: Really
M: Yeah! Scientists recorded videos of 53 cats in a café. They found cats can make over 270 different faces using just 26 tiny movements.
W: That’s almost as many as dogs!
M: Yep. Dogs use 27, and humans use 44.
W: That’s amazing. What kind of things did they notice
M: They looked at small changes like how a cat opens its mouth or moves its ears.
W: So, can you tell if a cat is happy or mad
M: Kind of. A friendly cat moves its ears forward and slowly closes its eyes. An upset one pulls its ears back and stares.
W: That’s helpful.
13．B 14．A 15．C 16．B
【原文】W: China has made such significant contributions to the world throughout history.
M: Really Like what
W: Well, for starters, the Chinese invented paper around two thousand years ago. Can you imagine life without paper
M: That’s incredible. But that was long ago. What about the present
W: In modern times, China is a leader in technology. They’ve produced some of the world’s most advanced electronics and useful devices. The train we are traveling on now is Chinese.
M: That’s impressive. What else have they contributed
W: Chinese cuisine is another great example. Where would the world be without Chinese restaurants
M: Ah, yes, Chinese food is especially rich and delicious. I take my family out for Chinese food several times a month.
W: Me, too. And let’s not forget traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years and continues to influence healthcare globally.
M: I never realized the extent of China’s contributions to the world.
W: It’s truly remarkable, from the ancient inventions that shaped civilization to the modern innovations driving global industries.
M: Absolutely. All those things show the rich cultural heritage and the intelligence and wisdom of the Chinese people.
17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A
【原文】M: To address traffic challenges and improve daily travel, the city government is making several changes to make transportation safer, more convenient and environmentally friendly. We will improve public transportation by adding more buses and trains to reduce traffic on the roads. We are also planning to start using more electric buses to reduce air pollution and create a cleaner environment for everyone. Additionally, new bicycle paths will also be built across the city to encourage cycling, which will help reduce the traffic pressure and encourage a healthier lifestyle. To improve road conditions, broken streets will be repaired and traffic light systems will be updated. Car-sharing programs will be introduced to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Instead of owning a car, people can rent one when needed. Parking spaces will also be better organized to reduce traffic jams in busy areas and make parking more convenient. For those who travel on foot, wider sidewalks and safer crossings will be built to make walking safer and more convenient. We thank you for your support as we work together to create a better city for everyone.
41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．D 46．B 47．C 48．B 49．D 50．A 51．A 52．D 53．B 54．C 55．A
56．had built 57．truly 58．more meaningful 59．where 60．activities 61．And/But 62．valued 63．a 64．to keep 65．Without
66．Dear Jeremy,
I’m writing to respond to your proposal of using AI to draft our experiment report. Honestly, I have to decline it politely.
Using AI may save time, but it can’t reflect our real understanding of the experiment. Worse still, we might miss the chance to practice analyzing data and organizing ideas independently, which is vital for our study.
How about we finish the draft together We can discuss the experiment process first and then divide the work reasonably. This way, we can learn from each other and improve our abilities.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．Looking at the lights in the distance, John asked his sister in a low voice, “Should I do it ” “Yeah, do it. We will take care of ourselves here.” Jane encouraged. Pushing away from the boat, John focused on alternating swim stroked as his muscles started to burn soon. Strong tides pushed him up the shoreline, and then pulled him in the opposite direction. Many times John doubted whether it was a right choice. What if he failed halfway But he continued, meters after meters, driven by the image of his family drifting helplessly back at the boat.
About three hours later, John reached the shoreline and saw the house in lights. Exhausted, he pulled himself out of water, staggered along and called for help. Hearing John’s desperate cries, people in the cottage rushed out immediately. Realizing what had happened, they swung into action. Soon, a search party jumped into a boat, heading for Jane and the boy. Luckily, they were pulled from the bay in time, miraculously unharmed. Jane knew it was thanks to her brother. “He’s my hero,” she said. “He always has been.”
