甘肃省卓尼县柳林中学2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试卷

阶段测试卷(一) 英语试题 考生注意： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What does Michelle want to do? A．Have dinner. B．Do her homework. C．Write a thank-you note. 2．When is the library open? A．At 7:45. B．At 8:00. C．At 8:30. 3．Why does Chris look fresh and energetic? A．He often swims. B．He takes classes. C．He sleeps well. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A book. B．A movie. C．A song. 5．How does the man want to travel? A．By car. B．By plane. C．By train. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What’s the woman looking for? A．A cheap hotel. B．A modern hotel. C．An expensive hotel. 7．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a bank. B．In a store. C．In a restaurant. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why does Diana say sorry to Peter? A．She has to give up her travel plan. B．She wants to visit another city. C．She needs to put off her test. 9．What does Diana want Peter to do? A．Help her with her study. B．Take a book to her friend. C．Teach a geography lesson. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Why did the woman choose to be a teacher as a profession? A．Because of the pressure from her family. B．Because of a teacher’s encouragement. C．Because of the passion for the work. 11．What does the woman think is the best part of her job? A．Being with children. B．Winning others’ respect. C．Learning different things. 12．What does the woman want her students to be? A．Lifelong learners. B．Creative thinkers. C．Good communicators. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。 13．Where might Henry be when he smelled some smoke? A．In the yard. B．In the kitchen. C．In the living room. 14．Who called 911? A．Henry. B．Someone in the crowd. C．The guy in the burning house. 15．How many people ran into the burning house? C．Three. A．One. B．Two. 16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Colleagues. C．Interviewer and interviewee. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．How many languages does Della speak altogether? A．5. B．6. C．7. 18．What did Della do on the show? A．She answered questions. B．She made small talks. C．She introduced her school. 19．How old was Della when she learned her first foreign language? A．One year old. B．Two years old. C．Three years old. 20．What can be inferred from the expert s words? A．Della should keep practicing. B．Della should learn more languages. C．Della should focus on one language. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Do you want to find some books to read? If so, here is a list of them. Journeys of a Lifetime Adapted from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime crosses the globe to highlight the world’s most famous and little-known destinations. It presents lots of possibilities, from ocean voyage around Antarctica to horse riding in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered. Destinations of a Lifetime Destinations of a Lifetime takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most impressive destinations. Hundreds of the most amazing locations—both natural and man-made—are illustrated with vivid images taken by the world-class photographers. Destinations of a Lifetime includes all the information: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most interesting experience. World’s Best Travel Experiences Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword (序言) to this great book, offering 400 excellent destinations chosen by National Geographic’s family. It will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting faraway and peaceful destinations. Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel This collection of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community, so big sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only list you’ll ever need. 1. Which book will offer readers the information about restaurants? A. Journeys of a Lifetime. B. Destinations of a Lifetime. C. World’s Best Travel Experiences. D. Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel. 2. What do the books have in common? A. They offer impressive tourist information. B. They recommend faraway locations. C. They are included in National Geographic. D. They introduce the same destinations. 3. In which part of a newspaper can the text be found? A. Fashion. B. Society. C. Economy. D. Literature. B Siddharth Mandala, 18, the inventor of ElectroShoe—a device that enables the user to electrocute(电击)an offender and alarm the nearby police station and friends of their location, using Wi-Fi-has been a hit. This inventor was inspired into action when he accompanied his mother to the Nirbhaya rallies(集会)in Hyderabad at 12. The streets, thick with anger, had his mind ticking, “There had to be a better way. Women may forget to carry pepper spray or other self-defence tools, but everyone puts on shoes.” It took him two years to come up with the model, using social media to reach out to those who could help him. Mandala was awarded a letter of appreciation by the government of Telangana for his invention in May 2017. Siddharth believes technology can truly change the quality of our lives. He launched Cognizance Welfare Initiative (CWI) two years ago to teach coding to students and helped them build microcontroller projects such as a GPS tracking system to locate their friends in danger areas. The Hyderabad-based CWI inspires children to use science to enable them to create solutions for their communities works to spread awareness about violence and conducts book drives, educates communities on water pollution and helps children improve their reading skills. So far CWI has taught over 500 children and plans to expand to two more villages. Mandala is now working with his friends on developing a programme to identify malignant melanoma(恶性黑素瘤)with a phone camera. 4. What inspired Siddharth Mandala to make the invention of ElectroShoe? A. A trip to Hyderabad. B. Women his met in Hyderabad. C. His mother’s encouragement. D. Bad experience with his friends. 5. What are Siddharth Mandala and his friends working on? A. Fighting against air pollution. B. Teaching coding to poor students. C. Developing a new programme. D. Improving children’s writing skills. 6. Which of the following can best describe Siddharth Mandala? A. Brave and kind. B. Caring and creative. C. Gentle and honest. D. Friendly and generous. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. A Saving-energy Invention B. A Programme Helping People C. A Trip Changing a Man’s Life D. An Inspiring Young Inventor C French company Airseas, has promised to help cargo (货物) ships reduce their fuel consumption, and cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by an average of 20%. And they’re doing this with the Seawing—a 1,000 square meter kite that will fly 300 meters (984 feet) above the water’s surface. So the globul shipping industry is apparently rediscovering the joy and efficiency of sails. The large, ship-sized kite is currently being developed, and the company plans to open a factory to produce the Seawing in 2026. Once manufactured, Airseas has promised that launching and operating a Seawing on a cargo vessel will be automated, making it easy to use for crews. The kite and the equipment that launches it are mounted on a boat’s deck, and the crew can simply press some buttons and a large kite will rise into the sky. That’s not to say that the cargo ships won’t use their engines at all, but the kite will take some pressure off of those engines and will reduce the need for fuel. The wind will move the ship, just like it did for hundreds of years in the old days before industrialization. Lowering emissions by 20% may not seem like a big deal, but moving vast amounts of goods back and forth on the high seas creates 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. That’s more than the airline industry, which produced about 2% of the world’s emissions in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency. Shipping is also a massive industry, and one worth focusing on for lowering emissions. About 90% of the world’s traded goods are moved around via shipping vessels (大船), according to the International Chamber of Shipping. Some companies are expecting this new version of sails. Japanese shipping company, “K” Line has placed orders for the Seawing kite, and the European Union has also invested more than $2 million in funding. 8. What is French company Airseas trying to do? A. Participate in kite-flying competitions. B. Make sea exploration easy and joyful. C. Produce big kites to be used for sailing D. Ship cargoes with low fuel consumption. 9. What’s the feature of the Seawing? A. It will completely replace engines. B. It will be a light-weight device. C It will be easily operated by crews. D. It will follow the cargo vessel at sea. 10. Why is the airline industry mentioned in paragraph 3? A. To confirm a prediction. B. To make a comparison. C. To lead in a new topic. D. To analyze cause and effect. 11. What is the best title of the text? A. The shipping industry is getting popular again. B. The GHG emissions are being greatly reduced. C. Seawing factories are to be opened in Europe D. Kites on boat are helping cut shipping emissions. D Animal and plant species are disappearing at frightening rates. The problem has led to efforts to “rewild” places where such life existed before human development, pollution and climate change forced it out. The American city of Detroit is an example of how human actions can increase rewilding, which generally means helping natural systems in damaged locations, removing dams or building tunnels to reconnect animal pathways cut by roads. Detroit’s population reached a high of 1.8 million in the 1950s. Then the population began dropping. By 2000, there were fewer than one million people living in the city. Thousands of houses and other buildings were left empty over the years. Some structures were destroyed, leaving empty areas that plants and animals regained as habitats. Nonprofit groups have also planted trees and community gardens in these areas. Anti-pollution laws and government-supported cleanups made nearby rivers better for fish and native plants. Now, Detroit is home to 300 bird species and is a busy visiting place for ducks and others during migration. Unlike most big cities, its population is decreasing but its streets and buildings remain in place. And there are many kinds of habitats, including large lakes, rivers and human neighborhoods. Detroit’s parklands are so quiet that people don’t even know they’re in the city. “It used to be that you had to go to some remote location to get exposure to nature,” said JohnHartig, a professor of University of Windsor. “Now that’s not the case. Like it or not, rewilding will occur. The question is how we can prepare communities and environments to embrace the presence of more and more wildlife. After all, many city people have lost their tolerance to live with wildlife. To really make a difference in dealing with the biodiversity crisis, you’re going to have to have people on board.” 12. What does the author want to tell us by the example of Detroit? A. It’s government-supported efforts that really matter. B. Humans’ efforts can make a difference in rewilding. C. Humans are to blame for the worsening environment. D. It’s hard for humans and wildlife to live in harmony. 13. What might have happened in Detroit at the beginning of 21st century? A. The city was overpopulated. B. More community gardens disappeared. C. Many buildings were abandoned. D. The environment was badly damaged. 14. What can we infer about current Detroit from the text? A. It is a big city crowded with tourists and bird species. B. Tourists don’t show any interest in its quiet surroundings. C. It’s become a center for those who study animals and plants. D. It’s turned into a place where people can get close to nature. 15. What does the underlined word “embrace” in the last paragraph mean? A. Accept. B. Delay. C. Imagine. D. Supervise. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Fitness Your First Priority (首要事情) There is no denying the fact that exercise is an essential part of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. But if you’re just struggling to make it your focus, every day can feel like a challenge. The good news is that making fitness your top priority is actually simple r than you might expect. ___16___ Everyone wants to believe that they will feel motivated for a vigorous workout in the evening after work. ___17___ Instead of pushing your workout to the evening and then potentially deciding to skip it, start your day with exercise. This will create a solid foundation for you to work for the rest of the day. Create proper goals There’s nothing more motivating than knowing you’ll have the satisfaction of reaching a benchmark (基准). Create real goals for yourself: write them down and let them be the driving factor that gets you up in the morning. ___18___. Be consistent One of the biggest problems to fitness training is inconsistency. ___19___ House Method recommends being consistent with your exercise until it begins to feel like a habit. This will allow you to include fitness as part of your routine, so that it becomes less of a “to-do” and more of a natural part of your day. ___20___ So whether you’re new to your workout routine or have been going to the gym for years, these quick, simple tips can help you reframe your approach so that fitness truly is your top focus. A. Work out in the morning B. Exercise at home anytime C. However, by that time, you’re least enthusiastic about workout. D Get ahead of this issue by creating a set time when you will work out. E. There are countless services available for any type of exercise routine. F. These days, it’s easier than ever to make fitness your number one priority. G. Once you reach one significant point, you can begin stepping up your game for the next one. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I had a great dream when I was in my twenties. I wanted to travel around Africa with my ____21____. So I left my hometown with great confidence and ____22____ Cape Town, not really ____23____ what to do next. Luckily, before my trip actually started, I met a kind, old Nigerian man. He gave me the best travel ____24____ I had ever received. “Be like a(n) ____25____ on your way around the world.” It sounded ____26____, but it really changed my idea about travelling. He helped me realize that travel is about learning and ____27____ local cultures. “It’s far too easy to go into a(n) ____28____ country and believe your ways are better. But if you study, ask questions and try to learn from the locals, you’ll have far richer ____29____ ,” he promised me. On other vacations, when I was on my tour way to Cancun. I was just a _____30_____. I only stayed there for a week to see the _____31_____ and places of interest and then left. The culture didn’t _____32_____ me. I left the cities and towns without really knowing anyone or anything that existed in those places to which I had paid a visit. This time, I promised to myself that I would be a _____33_____ traveler. After seven months of _____34_____ backpacking in Africa from Cape Town to Cairo, I realized that having a student-like mindset (观念模式) helped extend my trip and helped me learn a lot, which _____35_____ me more than any other trips ever did to me. 21. A. pet B. parents C. friend D. backpack 22. A. looked at B. checked out C. arrived in D. took on 23. A. happy B. worried C. sure D. excited 24. A. choices B. tips C. chances D. plans 25. A. teacher B. player C. actor D. student 26. A. simple B. perfect C. foolish D. boring 27. A. fetching B. commenting C. managing D. observing 28. A. big B. new C. interesting D. old 29. A. dreams B. experience C. tasks D. practice 30. A. tourist B. alien C. minister D. sponsor 31. A. watches B. mountains C. sights D. pictures 32. A. welcome B. change C. respect D. hurt 33. A. real B. hopeful C. lovely D. healthy 34. A. successfully B. suddenly C. politely D. hurriedly 35. A. warned B. frightened C. satisfied D. understood 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 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。 Learning Chinese calligraphy ____36____ (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art, ____37____ value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only ____38____ ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions. As someone who paints, draws, and loves all ____39____ (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was ____40____ (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画) ____41____ (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings ____42____ ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush ____43____ a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or ____44____ (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper. After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment _____45_____ (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 书面表达(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你针对“海洋保护”这一话题在同学们中做了一个调查。请你写一篇调查报告给《中学生英语报》投稿。内容包括： 1.不同认识； 2.个人感触； 3.发出呼吁。 注意：1.写作词数应为 80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 47. 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 of my best friends is named Lisa. If you’d told us a month ago that there would come a point when we would need space from each other, we would have said “Not a chance!” But then Lisa’s family won a five-day stay in a mountain cabin(小屋). Because Lisa’s sister, Alana, was spending the week with her grandparents, Lisa’s mom and dad said I could come along instead. When I told my parents about the awesome invitation, my mom said, “That sounds fun, but keep in mind that five days is a long time to spend with a friend.” I shook my head. “Lisa and I are just like fish and water. We’re happy sticking together. Plus, the cabin is near paths where we can try snowshoeing and other outdoor stuff.” A few weeks later, Lisa and her parents and I arrived at an adorable cabin surrounded by snow-covered pine trees. “What a great place!” Lisa’s dad said. “It’s looking a little cloudy,” said Lisa’s mom, glancing at the sky. “Let’s hope it means snow and not rain.” As you might have guessed, the clouds did mean rain. Lots of rain. And since our major plans involved snowshoeing and watching winter wildlife, we were stuck. “I guess we’ll have to find something else to do,” said Lisa. We found a couple of board games and a pack of cards and sat down. At first, it was fun, but we ended up playing those games for about 100 hours, stopping only to eat and sleep! “I can’t play anymore” I said on the third day. “How about we just read by ourselves for a while?” “I have a better idea,” said Lisa. “How about singing instead?” “I think a little quiet time would be nice,” I said, opening a book I had brought. “Oh, come on! Don’t be boring. I’ll pick the first song.” Lisa started singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” 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。 “Could you please leave me alone?” I shouted. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The fourth day was fine, and we went out to play sometimes together and sometimes apart, just as her father had said. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 阶段测试卷(一) 英语试题 考生注意： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What does Michelle want to do? A．Have dinner. B．Do her homework. C．Write a thank-you note. 2．When is the library open? A．At 7:45. B．At 8:00. C．At 8:30. 3．Why does Chris look fresh and energetic? A．He often swims. B．He takes classes. C．He sleeps well. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A book. B．A movie. C．A song. 5．How does the man want to travel? A．By car. B．By plane. C．By train. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What’s the woman looking for? A．A cheap hotel. B．A modern hotel. C．An expensive hotel. 7．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a bank. B．In a store. C．In a restaurant. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．Why does Diana say sorry to Peter? A．She has to give up her travel plan. B．She wants to visit another city. C．She needs to put off her test. 9．What does Diana want Peter to do? A．Help her with her study. B．Take a book to her friend. C．Teach a geography lesson. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．Why did the woman choose to be a teacher as a profession? A．Because of the pressure from her family. B．Because of a teacher’s encouragement. C．Because of the passion for the work. 11．What does the woman think is the best part of her job? A．Being with children. B．Winning others’ respect. C．Learning different things. 12．What does the woman want her students to be? A．Lifelong learners. B．Creative thinkers. C．Good communicators. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。 13．Where might Henry be when he smelled some smoke? A．In the yard. B．In the kitchen. C．In the living room. 14．Who called 911? A．Henry. B．Someone in the crowd. C．The guy in the burning house. 15．How many people ran into the burning house? C．Three. A．One. B．Two. 16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Colleagues. C．Interviewer and interviewee. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．How many languages does Della speak altogether? A．5. B．6. C．7. 18．What did Della do on the show? A．She answered questions. B．She made small talks. C．She introduced her school. 19．How old was Della when she learned her first foreign language? A．One year old. B．Two years old. C．Three years old. 20．What can be inferred from the expert s words? A．Della should keep practicing. B．Della should learn more languages. C．Della should focus on one language. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. F 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. was listed 37. whose 38. an 39. creative 40. totally 41. is 42. hidden 43. in 44. direction 45. to master 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 书面表达(满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】 Last week, I carried out a survey about students’ attitude toward marine protection among my schoolmates. Most of them attached great importance to protecting the ocean. However, there were also a few students thinking they can do nothing to help for they live so far away from the ocean. Through this, I realized that we should tell people what to do in our daily life, letting them know individuals can also help in the daily life. As long as we try our best, we will make a difference to the marine environment. 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】范文 “Could you please leave me alone?” I shouted. My voice rang through the cabin, and Lisa stopped singing immediately. She looked at me with surprise and hurt in her eyes. I felt a pang of guilt, but I was desperate for some peace and quiet. “I’m sorry, Lisa,” I said softly. “I just need some time to myself. We’ve been together so much these past few days, I’m starting to feel a little claustrophobic.” Lisa nodded slowly, understanding dawning on her face. “Okay,” she said quietly. “I’ll leave you alone.” She picked up her book and retreated to the other side of the cabin. I felt a sense of relief wash over me as the silence settled in. The fourth day was fine, and we went out to play sometimes together and sometimes apart, just as her father had said. We took turns reading books by the fire or going for hikes in the nearby woods. I found that having some space from Lisa actually enhanced our friendship. We had more to talk about when we were together, and we appreciated each other’s presence more. By the time our trip was over, I realized that sometimes, having a little space from our closest friends can be just as important as spending time with them. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$