高一年级三月阶段性检测 英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1．What will the man have to do with the keyboard
A．Return it. B．Exchange it. C．Keep it.
2．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Change tires for her car.
B．Drive her to the hotel.
C．Collect her after the meeting.
3．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a restaurant.
B．At the man’s home.
C．At a supermarket.
4．How does the woman feel
A．Excited. B．Confused. C．Nervous.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A post. B．A candidate. C．A college.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What should the woman do first
A．See her family doctor.
B．Make an appointment.
C．Get a number ticket.
7．What is the man most probably
A．A receptionist. B．A doctor. C．A patient.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the man tell the woman to do
A．Look for the missing pages.
B．Correct some mistakes.
C．Contact the printer’s.
9．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Customer and repairman.
B．Workmates.
C．Professor and student.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What does the woman like about the apartment
A．The river view.
B．The large space.
C．The convenient location.
11．What will the speakers find in the basement of the main building
A．A swimming pool. B．A supermarket. C．A furniture shop.
12．What’s the disadvantage of the apartment
A．Awful health club.
B．Limited parking space.
C．Poor public transportation.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the woman doing
A．Giving some instructions.
B．Hosting a program.
C．Conducting an interview.
14．What role is Peter most famous for
A．Classical roles. B．Supporting roles. C．Modern roles.
15．What enables Peter to remember numerous lines
A．His photographic memory.
B．His unusual childhood.
C．His history knowledge.
16．Why does Peter refuse to watch himself on TV
A．He performs poorly.
B．He has a tight schedule.
C．He feels embarrassed.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the purpose of this activity
A．To offer the locals leisure time.
B．To train more volunteers.
C．To promote rural travel.
18．What is provided in the activity
A．Tools. B．Supper. C．Trainers.
19．What will help people find the site
A．Experts’ direction. B．Arrow signs. C．The brochure.
20．What are necessary for people that are watching
A．Walking boots. B．Warm clothes. C．Gardening gloves.
二、阅读理解
Cork, Ireland: An Emerging Cultural Hub
Have you ever heard of the beautiful Irish city of Cork This Irish city has been selected as one of National Geographic’s Best of the World Destinations for 2025. So, what makes it so special for travelers today
The magazine highlights that now is the perfect time to visit Cork to experience its rising urban renaissance (复兴). This transformation is part of a larger national project. The Cork City Development Plan, which falls under the multi-billion dollar Project Ireland initiative, is funding ambitious improvements set for completion by 2028. These exciting developments include the redevelopment of the city’s port and docklands, the refurbishment (整修，翻新) of the Crawford Art Gallery, and enhancements to the Cork Event Centre. Once upgraded, this site will be able to host a wider range of concerts, festivals, and exhibitions, strengthening Cork’s place on the cultural map.
For those planning a visit to Cork, a great time to experience the city’s dynamic arts scene is in December 2025. This is when the city shines during the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival. This unique event, held every two years and co-founded by Oscar-winning actor and Cork native Cillian Murphy, is a festival of music, dance, and conversation that draws visitors from around the globe.
The recognition from National Geographic positions Cork as a must-visit European destination. It is celebrated not just for its timeless Irish charm, but for the new and dynamic energy that is reshaping its urban landscape. The city offers a strong combination of traditional culture and modern innovation, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking an enriching experience.
21．Why does the magazine advise visiting Cork now
A．Cork is enjoying the cheapest season. B．Cork is hosting a wide range of concerts.
C．Cork is offering the best scenery and service. D．Cork is going through a thorough improvement.
22．What is the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival
A．A daily market selling local crafts. B．A festival attracting visitors globally.
C．A sports competition held every winter. D．A celebration of the city’s famous artists.
23．What makes Cork a perfect destination for travelers seeking an enriching experience
A．Its timeless Irish charm. B．Its cultural significance.
C．Its mixture of old and new. D．Its central place in the continent.
Tejasvi Manoj, a 17-year-old senior at Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, Texas, has been named the 2025 TIME Kid of the Year for her innovative work protecting seniors from online scams (诈骗). Out of 74 million children in the U. S., Manoj stood out for creating Shield Seniors, a website designed to help older adults identify and report cheating emails and texts.
The inspiration for Shield Seniors started in February 2024, when Manoj, then a 16-year-old junior, learned that her 85-year-old grandfather had nearly fallen victim (受害者) to an email scam requesting $2,000. Her father intervened, confirming with her uncle that the request was cheating. Alarmed by the incident, Manoj researched cybercrime and discovered that scams targeting seniors caused nearly $5 billion in losses in 2024.
Determined to act, Manoj built Shield Seniors, a site that allows users to upload suspicious messages for analysis and provides links to report scam. Still in private preview mode requiring further development and funding, the website has already earned her an honorable mention in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Manoj has also delivered a talk at local senior living facilities about cybercrime prevention. “I remember going to my first speech, and I was super nervous,” Manoj said. “What if no one shows up What if I totally mess up ” Her fears were unfounded.
There were so many people who were really interested — taking notes on their notepads.
“This is supposed to bring people a sense of ‘You’re not alone,’” Manoj said. “A lot of people are embarrassed that they got scammed, but this isn’t something you should be embarrassed about. It’s just a learning experience. You should report it to help make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”
Manoj’s coding (编码) skills, developed since eighth grade through cybersecurity classes were critical to building Shield Seniors. “I really love the fact that you can solve problems with your computer, and I really like creating,” she said. Beyond her tech achievements, Manoj also plays violin in her school band and volunteers extensively.
24．Why did Manoj create Shield Seniors
A．To win a national technology competition.
B．To help her grandfather recover lost money.
C．To develop her potential skills in cybersecurity.
D．To prevent seniors from experiencing online scams.
25．What does the underlined word “suspicious” mean in paragraph 3
A．Questionable. B．Reliable.
C．Exceptional. D．Complex.
26．Which of the following words can best describe Manoj
A．Brave and ambitious.
B．Creative and caring.
C．Generous and cooperative.
D．Cautious and demanding.
27．What’s the best title for the text
A．A New Strategy for Preventing Online Scams.
B．A Teen Named 2025 TIME Kid of the Year.
C．How a Teen Beat Others and Was Awarded by TIME.
D．How a Student Learned Coding and Built a Website.
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with practice.
28．What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A．People should offer mercy to others.
B．Aggressive people should learn to forgive.
C．Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.
D．People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.
29．What does the example in paragraph 2 illustrate
A．To forgive is to love. B．To dominate is to harm.
C．To fight is to grow. D．To give is to receive.
30．What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A．Favorable. B．Reserved. C．Objective. D．Skeptical.
31．What is message of the last paragraph
A．Forgiveness is in our nature. B．Forgiveness grows with time.
C．It takes practice to forgive. D．Actuality is based on potentiality.
For over three decades, Chinese medical teams have been transforming healthcare in Guyana, South America. Since 1993, these committed doctors have worked alongside local professionals, bringing expertise, hope and recovery to thousands.
Currently, the 20th medical team from Nantong, Jiangsu Province — consisting of 11 doctors — operates at Georgetown Public Hospital, providing essential services in eye care, bone care, burns, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Their impact is deeply personal. Longtime patient Chinian, a 65-year-old, suffered from serious eye problems and severe diabetes (糖尿病). He expressed his gratitude to these Chinese doctors for saving his sight: “I couldn’t see before. I am so thankful to the doctors and China for this treatment.” Dr. Huang Xiaobo, who sees up to 50 patients daily, thinks Guyana has high eye disease rates because of strong sunlight and diabetes. He feels very happy to ease people’s pain, and loves it when locals say “ni hao” and “xie xie” upon seeing the team.
Beyond eye care, lives are saved in critical situations. Seven-year-old Aiden suffered burns over 30% of his body. Burn specialist Dr. Gong Zhenhua used advanced Chinese techniques to get Aiden out of danger. “We’ve adopted many Chinese methods for burn patients, “noted Dr. Gong, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge.
Beyond direct treatment, the teams’ influence extends far. For over 30 years, they have trained local healthcare workers, fundamentally strengthening Guyana’s medical system. Georgetown Hospital CEO, Robbie Rambarran, emphasized this knowledge sharing: “The Chinese teams help us develop self-reliance — training staff, building skills and passing on what they know.” Guyana Medical Council chairman Navin Rambarran highlighted groundbreaking introductions like a new hip replacement method, helping patients recover faster.
Since September, the 20th team alone has treated nearly 7,000 patients, handled over 1,600 hospitalizations, performed 700 surgeries, and saved almost 100 critically ill individuals. Team leader Du Boxiang stressed their broader goal: “Building a global community of health is central. We work together to build local abilities and contribute to global health governance.”
32．What can be learned about the 20th medical team
A．It focuses only on eye and bone care. B．It is made up of 11 doctors.
C．It performs 70 surgeries every month. D．It started working in Guyana in 1990.
33．Which word can best describe Chinian’s eye treatment by the Chinese doctors
A．Expensive. B．Disappointing. C．Average. D．Excellent.
34．What does the author want to show by: mentioning Aiden’s case
A．The high burn rate in Guyana. B．The use of Western techniques.
C．The team’s skill in burn treatment. D．The cause of severe burns in children.
35．What do the Chinese teams do besides treating patients directly
A．Train Guyanese medical staff. B．Fund local hospital facilities.
C．Build new emergency rooms. D．Provide free diabetes medicine.
When we’re told “This coffee is hot” at our local cafe, the message is clear. 36 Does that mean it’s cold Or just warm
A team of scientists conducted experiments to identify how we process phrases that include negation (i.e., “not”). In the experiments, participants read — on a computer monitor — adjective phrases with and without negation (e.g., “really not good” and “really really good”) and rated their meaning on a scale from 1 (“really really bad”) to 10 (“really really good”) using a mouse. This scale was designed, in part, to determine if participants interpreted phrases with negation (否定) as the opposite of those without negation. In other words, did they interpret “really not good” as “bad” 37
Here, the researchers found that participants took longer to interpret phrases with negation than they did phrases without negation — indicating, not surprisingly given the greater complexity, that negation slows down our processing of meaning.
In addition, drawing from how the participants moved their mouse, negated phrases were first interpreted as affirmative (i.e., “not hot” was initially interpreted as closer to “hot” than to “cold”), 38 , suggesting that, for instance, “not hot” is not interpreted as either “hot” or “cold”, but as something between “hot” and “cold”. That is to say, negation merely reduces the temperature of our coffee and does not make it “cold”.
“This research highlights the complexity that goes into language comprehension, showing that this process involves more than just processing individual word meanings,” observes Arianna Zuanazzi, lead author of the study.
39 . Especially, in communication, ranging from advertising to legal filings. As can be seen in a smoking cessation ad — “If people keep telling you to quit smoking cigarettes, don’t listen — they’re probably trying to trick you into living.” Another case in point is the classic slogan of a British perfume advertisement — “ 40 ” In addition, large language models in AI tools have difficulty interpreting passages containing negation. The researchers say that their results show how humans process such phrases while also potentially pointing to ways to understand and improve AI functionality.
A．Don’t be yourself.
B．The answer is absolutely no.
C．Our perfume suits you perfectly.
D．but later shifted to a softened meaning
E．But how do we interpret “It is not hot”
F．Or, instead, understand it as something more measured
G．Negation is often used intentionally to mask a clear understanding of a phrase.
三、完形填空
Recently, I read a magazine article stating that people tend to turn into their parents as they age. The 41 signs include complaining about the weather, choosing comfort over style in clothing, going to bed early, and repeating family recipes — like my mom’s Sunday roast beef, a British tradition I once laughed at. 42 , this usually starts at 45, but I am certain it doesn’t 43 me, even though I’m 47.
I’ve always lived differently. My parents had a big house with a ping-pong table and 44 weekly tournaments （锦标赛）; I rent a small flat near a recreation center for indoor tennis. Mom loved vegetable gardening, but I only grow flowers in small pots. I 45 camper-van trips (Dad’s favorite) and Sunday roasts, nor do I 46 and suddenly wake up while watching TV or moan about rain when it delays.
My daughter disagreed when I showed her the article. “Mom, you’re just like them,” she said as I 47 more chocolate cake, citing calories. “Grandma always counted calories!” She also pointed out I use Mom’s vintage teacups — ones I used to call “old-fashioned”. Her words made me 48 . Later, I noticed that a friend 49 her house with wallpaper like her mom’s, and my sister 50 bought a ping-pong table for neighbors. I somehow caught myself humming Dad’s favorite Tony Bennett songs.
It was then that I realized these similarities are actually rather 51 . I found home’s familiarity in Dad’s cuckoo clock and Mom’s split pea soup. So, instead of resisting, I learned to 52 this change. Last week, I even made Mom’s roast beef — it tasted like 53 . I guess I’ve unknowingly become a mini 54 of my parents, and I must admit: I don’t just like it; I’m 55 for it.
41．A．rare B．typical C．random D．secret
42．A．Unluckily B．Ultimately C．Theoretically D．Slowly
43．A．apply to B．contribute to C．appeal to D．occur to
44．A．watched B．held C．missed D．canceled
45．A．expect B．prefer C．organise D．dislike
46．A．doze off B．turn off C．drop off D．cut off
47．A．baked B．refused C．consumed D．shared
48．A．hesitate B．defend C．reflect D．admit
49．A．tidied B．traded C．departed D．decorated
50．A．even B．merely C．roughly D．still
51．A．annoying B．entertaining C．comforting D．encouraging
52．A．embrace B．deny C．ignore D．manage
53．A．growth B．memory C．failure D．success
54．A．variety B．vision C．virtue D．version
55．A．sorry B．ready C．grateful D．regretful
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At the Chile Week China 2025 event on Wednesday in Chongqing, a trade agreement 56 (sign). Both parties will work together to raise awareness and 57 (recognize) of Chilean fruits among Chinese consumers and buyers.
“We attached great importance 58 the market in Southwest China, as it is an energetic region full of new opportunities,” said Pablo Arriaran Ahumada, ambassador of Chile to China, during 59 event.
This year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Chile, as well as the 60 (twenty) anniversary of their free trade agreement.
Chile Week is the largest and highest-level series of promotional activities 61 (hold) by Chile in China. Over the past 10 years, it 62 (see) the rapid growth of China-Chile trade. Chongqing is hosting the event for the first time.
Chilean products such as cherries, salmon, and wine have become everyday items on local tables. In the other direction, Chongqing’s electronic information equipment, new energy vehicles and parts, motorcycles, and agricultural machinery are 63 (increasing) entering the Chilean market.
Statistics show 64 , from January to August this year, the total import and export volume between Chongqing and Chile reached 2.4 billion yuan, 65 (mark) a 5.3 percent year-on-year increase.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是高中生李华，代表本班参加了学校组织的“美丽校园”绘画比赛并荣获一等奖，请你给英国的笔友Walson写一封信分享此事。内容包括：
1.创作内容及理由；
2.获奖感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Walson,
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Yours truly,
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。
One sunny afternoon, 8-year-old Leo was running after a colorful butterfly around the neighborhood. He laughed as he ran faster, his eyes fixed on the moving wings. He was so caught up in the game that he didn’t notice where he was going. Near the neighbor’s yard, he tripped over a small stone and crashed right into Mrs. Lee’s potted sunflowers — her favorite ones.
The pot broke into pieces, and soil spread all over the path. Leo froze, his laughter gone in a second. Mrs. Lee was always so nice to him — she’d even given him a tiny sunflower plant last spring. He knelt down and tried to put the flowers and soil back into the broken pot, but only made it worse and got his hands all dirty.
He was so scared he’d ruined her hard work that he stepped back, his heart beating fast. He looked at her door, half hoping she hadn’t seen it and half wishing she would come out so he could say sorry right away. However, scared of what Mrs. Lee might say, he turned and ran home as fast as he could. When he pushed open the door, he didn’t even take off his shoes — he just ran to his room and sat on the bed, hands covering his face.
After a few minutes, his mom Clara knocked softly on his door. “Leo You’re home early, and you ran in so fast. Are you okay ” She eased the door open and saw him sitting with his head down. She walked over and sat next to him, putting a hand on his back. “You look upset. What’s wrong, sweetie ” she asked.
Leo took a deep breath and then told his mom what had happened with tears in his eyes. His mom hugged him gently and said, “It’s okay to make mistakes, but we need to take responsibility.” She took out a new pot and some fresh soil, and then held Leo’s hand. “Let’s go and say sorry and fix it together.”
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。
Leo thought for a while and nodded.
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To his surprise, Mrs. Lee’s face softened into a smile.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B A C B C A C B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B B A A C C A B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 D B C D A B B D B A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C B D C A E F D G A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C A B D A B C D A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C A B D C
1．C
【原文】M: Hi, I would like to return this keyboard.
W: OK, may I ask what the reason is
M: I poured some coffee on it and now it won’t work.
W: I am sorry sir, but we can only exchange or return faulty products. We cannot take responsibility for misuse.
2．B
【原文】W: Peter, could you do me a favor I have a flat tire and I need to be at the hotel for a meeting in 15 minutes. Could you give me a lift
M: Of course I can.
3．A
【原文】W: Jack, thanks for inviting me for dinner.
M: Not at all.
W: This is a lovely place. I think I’ll try the fish.
M: That’s good. The fish here is fresh every day. It’s one of their specials.
4．C
【原文】M: Mary, you’ve just been given the leading female role in the school show. You must be very excited.
W: Actually, I don’t know if “excited” is the right word. I mean, it’s a huge challenge for me and I’m overcome with the fear of making mistakes on stage.
5．B
【原文】M: Robert Croft worked in Africa for 3 years, and joined a college as a lecturer.
W: He seems the most suitable person for the post.
M: OK, let’s have him in.
6．C 7．A
【原文】W: Hi. I was hoping you could help me. I’ve never been to this walk-in clinic before. I moved here a few months ago, and I still don’t have a family doctor, but I really need to see one right away.
M: Sorry, if you haven’t made an appointment in advance, you’ll have to take a number and wait to be called. There are a couple of people ahead of you.
W: Oh, sorry! I assumed that since no one was at the counter when I came in, I could just walk up.
M: It doesn’t matter, ma’am. You can get a number ticket in the red machine.
8．C 9．B
【原文】W: I’ve printed out a copy of the material for the meeting this afternoon. Would you mind taking a look at it and telling me what you think
M: Hmm... It looks good. But I think a few pages are missing. See here It goes from page 13 to page 18.
W: Oh, no. They must have made a mistake at the printer’s.
M: We still have a few hours before the meeting. Call them and tell them to deal with this problem. This happened to me last time I ordered from them.
W: Luckily, we discovered it.
10．A 11．A 12．B
【原文】W: Jamar, I really like the river view. What do you think of this apartment
M: It’s great, Lara. And the apartment seems very spacious. But it seems awfully far from our current health club. And I don’t think we could give that up.
W: This complex has its own health club and swimming pool. It’s all located in the basement of the main building. I’ll show you on our way out.
M: That sounds fantastic! I noticed there is a supermarket near the entrance to the community. And it seems they have parking space here, too.
W: But do remember, you are only allowed one vehicle per apartment. Parking here is quite limited.
M: With such close access to public transportation, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. It will be a comfortable place after we set up the furniture.
13．B 14．A 15．A 16．C
【原文】W: Today, we have the famous actor, Peter Jameson with us. He’s known above all for his classical roles on stage, particularly in Shakespeare plays. Peter, was it your choice to appear so often in this type of play
M: Well, that’s an interesting question. Actually, I’ve always seen myself as an actor, a professional actor doing leading roles and supporting roles, classical roles and modern roles, whatever.
W: I remember seeing you playing many big parts. You must have had lots of words to remember. How can you manage that
M: It was a gift originally. I’ve always had a sort of photographic memory, right from my earliest childhood. My subject at university was history actually, for which a good memory is basic.
W: Some of your theater performances have been recorded and shown on TV. Have you ever watched them
M: I’ve always avoided watching myself anyway. Though I’m satisfied with my performance on stage, I still feel foolish to see myself on TV. It makes me feel strange and embarrassed.
W: OK, thank you very much, Peter.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．B
【原文】 W: Hello everyone. The Green Partnership is planning to plant trees in the village of Middleton. They’re looking for volunteers to come along and help. No experience is necessary — there will be experts on hand to direct operations and equipment will be provided. They serve a snack lunch but evening meals are not included. This activity aims to attract people from urban areas to spend their free time there, for this area is heavily dependent on tourism.
The site lies on the western edge of the village of Middleton. You’d better walk there, as parking will not be available along the road to the west. A large yellow notice will indicate the site entrance and the yellow arrow signs will lead you to the site. A brochure will include further information about the day’s program. The site will be quite muddy so boots are probably a better idea than trainers if you’re doing the digging, although you’ll need something to change into afterwards. Although you can expect to get quite warm, the site is quite exposed. So it’s a good idea to wrap up well when you’re watching. And gardening gloves will be essential if you are actually digging.
56．was signed 57．recognition 58．to 59．the 60．twentieth 61．held 62．has seen 63．increasingly 64．that 65．marking
66．Dear Walson,
I’m absolutely delighted to share that I have won the first prize in the “Beautiful Campus” painting competition of our school — an excellent honor since I represented my whole class.
My work features the century-old banyan tree in our playground, with students immersed in reading beneath its branches. I chose this scene because it’s our campus’ most cherished spot, holding countless happy memories of us.
This prize has greatly boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities. Moreover, it has made me realize that capturing the beautiful little moments in life around us is of great significance. I’m eager to share more of my artwork with you soon.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
67．One possible version:
Leo thought for a while and nodded. They walked to Mrs. Lee’s gate together, with the new pot pressed against Leo’s side. When they arrived, Mrs. Lee was already outside, sweeping the spilled soil into a small pile. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened, but before she could speak, he stepped forward and said with his head down, “I broke your pot. It was an accident. I brought a new pot to help plant your sunflowers again, if you’ll let me.” He looked up, worried she’d be angry.
To his surprise, Mrs. Lee’s face softened into a smile. “Of course you can, Leo, I’m proud of you for telling the truth — that’s the hardest part.” Together, the three of them carefully lifted the sunflowers into the new pot. Leo patted the soil gently, while Clara helped straighten the plant. Mrs. Lee then fetched her green watering can and poured the cold water gently around the roots. When they finished, Mrs. Lee picked a small sunflower and gave it to Leo. “This is for being honest and responsible,” she said.
