2025届河北省部分高中高三下学期二模英语试题

2024~2025学年度高三年级4月质量检测 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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。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 is the woman going to buy? A. Some books. B. A sofa. C. A desk. 2. What is the relationship between Dave and the man’s brother? A. Coworkers. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel. B. At home. C. In a store. 4. How old was the ma’ when he started to enjoy the World Cup? A. 10. B. 15. C. 25. 5. What will the man order? A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some cheese. 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 is the woman looking for? A. A key. B. A battery. C. A phone. 7. How will the woman go to the National Museum? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. When will the man attend English class? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 9. What does the man think of the speaking parts? A. Challenging. B. Creative. C. Boring. 10. How does the man feel after studying every night? A. Interested. B. Tired. C. Sad. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Getting out. B. Listening to soft songs. C. Buying some tickets. 12. How soon will the band be back on stage? A. In 30 minutes. B. In 45 minutes. C. In 60 minutes. 13. What will the speakers do after eating? A. Cook noodles. B. Go shopping. C. Return to the concert. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What are the speakers doing? A. Watching a bird. B. Planting a tree. C. Buying a telescope. 15. What can we know about the bird? A It plays with dogs. B. It is powerful. C. It is friendly to rabbits. 16. Where is the bird at last? A. In the tree. B. On the mountain. C. In the sky. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What will the snow depth probably be by 3 o’clock? A. Over 5cm. B. Over 10 cm. C. Over 20cm. 18. What time is it now? A. 8 o’clock. B. 11 o’clock. C. 12 o’clock. 19. What is the advice for everyone in the school? A. Having classes. B. Studying in the cafe. C. Calling home. 20. Who is Jamie Johnson? A. A headmaster. B. A bus driver. C. A reporter. 第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Olympic School & Group Environmental Science Our overnight environmental science program in Olympic National Park offers students the opportunity to engage in inclusive, hands-on learning experiences in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest’s splendid Olympic mountains. Students explore an old growth forest, the Elwha River, and Lake Crescent, while challenging themselves physically, building meaningful relationships, and discovering a caring relationship with the natural world. Our Program’s Sample Day and Activities Morning: Gather in the dining hall for breakfast, pack backpacks, and prepare for the day. Instructional Day on Trail: Spend the day in small learning groups led by a professional educator. Students engage in lively scientific learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment. These experiences are designed to support students’ social and emotional development. Sample Activities: ·Investigate old growth forests to evaluate the diversity of its living organisms. ·Bring earth science and geology (地质学) to life through rock identification and interpretation of geologic maps. ·Explore the Elwha River to learn about environmental restoration and recovery ·Hike to Mt. Storm King’s Lake Crescent lookout and observe impacts of altitude on a forest ecosystem. Afternoon: Return to campus to reflect, relax and unwind while school chaperones (监护人) supervise. Early evening: A family-style dinner in the historic Rosemary Inn gives everyone a chance to share their trail stories. Rates and Availability Rate (Off-peak season is 9/1-3/31) Student Adult Off-peak Student Off-peak Adult 5-day, 5-night (Sun.-Fri. only) $610 $536 $548 $478 5-day, 5-night $548 $466 $478 $408 3-day, 3-night (Sun.-Wed. only) $402 $378 $370 $344 3-day, 2-night $332 $308 $302 $274 1. What will students do in the environmental science program? A. Participate in hands-on activities. B. Establish a new national park. C. Sharpen their skills in housework. D. Explore the history of the Olympics. 2. What is scheduled for early evening in the program? A. A guided forest tour. B. A hike from Lake Crescent. C. A family-style dinner. D. A lesson by the Elwha River. 3. How much should a parent and a kid pay for the 3-day, 2-night program on February 26? A. $576. B. $640. C. $714. D. $780. B My first memory of communicating with my parents was marked by difficulty. At the age of four, I lost the ability to communicate with my family and the world around me. This challenge continued into school, where I struggled to understand and connect with my classmates. Everything changed when my mother sent me to a school that was aware of my special needs. There, I improved my English skills. With speech therapy(治疗) from my family and school, I became better at lip-reading and speaking. This allowed me to gain independence.Unlike many other deaf children who remain illiterate(不识字的), I was fortunate enough to read and learn on my own. I dreamed of becoming a doctor to cure my hearing loss, so I chose to study natural science at university. However, university presented new challenges. Without interpretation services, I couldn’t attend most lectures. I spent hours in the library studying alone. The most difficult part was missing exams and assignments, but my classmates often lent me their notebooks, so I could copy down the essential material. Meanwhile, I began learning sign language and worked hard to improve my skills. I was determined to strive for my academic success and fight for the negative attitude that “The deaf can’t!” While completing my degree, I also tutored (辅导) children at an orphanage, particularly those with learning disabilities. This experience excited my interest in disability advocacy,especially for deaf children. I regularly visit deaf schools to share my experiences and help students build confidence. Currently, I serve as a tutor at Alpha School for the Deaf. I am devoted to empowering the deaf community — especially girls like me — by making sure they can equally receive education. I believe education is the key to unlocking opportunities for deaf girls. I want to show that deaf people can do everything. 4. What happened to the author at the age of four? A. She dropped out. B. She was rejected by a school. C. She became deaf. D. She was parted from her family. 5. Which best describes the author’s classmates at university? A. Supportive. B. Humorous. C. Critical. D. Cold-hearted. 6. What does the author do to help girls at Alpha School for the Deaf? A. She teaches them to do volunteer work. B. She persuades them to be self-employed. C. She regularly visits their family members. D. She ensures their equal access to education. 7. What is the text? A. A course plan. B. A medical report. C. An inspiring story. D. An academic article. C On a peaceful summer morning, a field of popular trees sway (摇摆) in the wind, and insects buzz around. At first sight, the scene seems calm, but the trees are actually under attack. Insects are feeding on their leaves, and the trees are defending themselves. Though plants can’t run or hide, they have developed ways to fight back. When an insect begins to bite a leaf, the tree mounts defenses. It also quickly messages its neighbors: “We’re under attack! Get your defenses ready!” It even produces chemicals to repel (驱赶) the attackers and may attract other insects to help. These responses happen without us noticing,but scientists are discovering that plants can do things we once thought only animals could do. They communicate with each other, and form memories — all without a brain. Research has shown that plants can communicate in complex ways. In the 1980s, scientists discovered that injured trees could warn nearby trees of danger. When one tree was damaged, it made chemicals that sent a signal through the air to the others. This led to the idea of “talking” plants, opening up the field of plant communication. Plants can also learn and form memories. In one experiment, a plant called Mimosa pudica stopped reacting to harmless drops after repeated exposure. This suggests that plants can remember and adapt to their environment, even without a nervous system. These discoveries show plants are able to do far more than meets our eyes. But does this mean that plants are intelligent? Some scientists think so. Others are not so sure. The problem may trace (追溯) to how we define words like “thinking” and “intelligence”. Elizabeth Van Volkenburgh, a plant biologist at the University of Washington, likes the term neurobiology (神经生物学). Technically, a plant lacks nerves. Still, it has a sensory system.But some scientists think the idea is a hard sell. After all, plants don’t have nervous systems.Even now, this idea raises questions. 8. How does a tree defend itself against an insect attack? A. By releasing chemicals. B. By turning to the sunshine. C. By forming memories. D. By using warm air currents. 9. Why is the plant Mimosa pudica mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To erase some doubts. B. To support an opinion. C. To praise researchers. D. To make a comparison. 10. What can we infer about these discoveries? A. They lack conclusive proof. B. They fuel a big debate in biology. C. They share little common ground. D. They inspire ideas about human health. 11. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Is Wildlife Sensitive? B. How Do Nervous Systems Work? C. Are Plants Intelligent? D. How Do Trees Survive Hot Weather? D AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, are rapidly changing how we learn, communicate, and even protect ourselves from misinformation. As these technologies advance, it’s clear that regulation is necessary, but there is no consensus (共识) on what form it should take. Mira Murati, head of ChatGPT’s development team, has called for government involvement without offering specific plans. Similarly, Elon Musk has suggested the need for a regulatory body, but the details remain unclear. To break the impasse (僵局), I propose transparency (透明) and detection requirements tailored specifically to chatbots, which are computer programs that rely on artificial intelligence to converse with users and produce fluent text in response to typed requests. The first regulatory requirement I propose is that all consumer-facing apps involving chatbot technology make public the text that the AI was first trained on. The training text greatly influences how the chatbot behaves. For example, if it is trained on Reddit posts, the chatbot may adopt the informal tone typical of that platform. By knowing what data is used,the public can identify any harmful content in the AI’s responses, helping to avoid the use of toxic or unreliable sources. The human evaluators also hugely shape a chatbot’s behavıor, which points to a second transparency requirement. These evaluators shape how the chatbot interacts with users, so it is important for the public to understand the principles they follow. Clear guidelines will help ensure that chatbots are designed to be accurate, safe, and fair. Detection drives the third needed requirement. More institutions consider banning chatbot - produced text, but a ban isn’t worth much if there’s no way to detect chatbot text.Luckily, there’s a better way — one that OpenAI may soon implement: watermarking. This is a technical method that provides a hidden stamp identifying the text with its chatbot author. The transparency and detection measures proposed here would not hinder AI progress, but simply make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions and for people to identify AI-generated content. By taking these steps, we can create a safer, more accountable future for AI technology. 12. What can be learned from the first paragraph? A. Misinformation is flooding the social media. B. We need focused regulation of AI chatbots. C. Technological advances badly affect the youth. D. It’s the government’s duty to oversee tech users. 13. What should AI companies do about the data used to train chatbots according to the text? A. Process it in a legal way. B. Make it publicly available. C. Seek users’ advice about it. D. Update it as soon as possible. 14. What does the underlined word “hinder” in the last paragraph mean? A. Guide. B. Favour. C. Declare. D. Prevent. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To call for action to keep online security. B. To argue for lifting a ban on ChatGPT. C. To introduce a new study on AI chatbots. D. To voice his views on AI development. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Having good conversations — whether with strangers or with your friends — is an art. Here are some tips that can help you master the art. First of all, listen. Listening, which requires energy and attention, is not only hard but also essential. ____16____ Be present. People think that being present means not looking at your email or texting during the conversation. If you want to have a good conversation, you don’t just need to put your phone down, you have to put it away. ____17____. In one study, researchers placed a silent cellphone on a table between two strangers. It didn’t belong to either participant. The strangers reported their conversation partner to be unlikeable and untrustworthy — simply because the phone was there. ____18____. It’s easy to stop listening when you’re planning what you’re going to say next,Think of listening like a river. You block it up all the time when you stop listening in order to think about what you’re going to say next. As soon as those thoughts come into your brain,you need to let them go out of your brain and then return to the conversation. Ask open-ended questions. ____19____. For example, rather than asking, “Are you sitting down?” you might try, “What kind of chair do you like to sit in?” Stay out of the details and be brief. ____20____. On the other hand, nobody cares about the exact date something happened or the last name of your cousin. A. Go with the flow of the conversation B. Try not to repeat the unimportant information C. Yes or no questions don’t lead the conversation very far D. The mere presence of technology makes the conversation harder E. If you cannot concentrate, then you’re not really having a conversation F. Listening may also mean being physically present when another person is talking G. On one hand, if you’re getting into too many details, it is easy to lose focus on the big picture 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As a boy growing up in Minneapolis during the 1970s, Russell King knew he wasn’t interested in the things most other ____21____ liked. “I ____22____ dolls to sports,” King, now 57, said in an interview recently. “But I got the ____23____ early that because I was a boy, I wasn’t supposed to.” Once he was playing with doll (玩具娃娃), his mother ____24____ it and talked to his father. “Boys shouldn’t play with dolls!” his father said ____25____. But in elementary school, King’s music teacher, Paige Macklin, sent the ____26____ message: He encouraged King to sing the young boy part in the song “William’ s Doll” in a concert. It couldn’t have been a more ____27____ song for King. “William’s Doll” ____28____ a boy also wanting to play with a doll and everybody tried to ____29____ him. “Suddenly, I didn’t feel so _______30_______,” King said. “I realized that somebody else had the same feelings. Singing that song allowed me to be comfortable with _______31_______ myself.” The music teacher couldn’t have guessed at the time that the _______32_______ would lead King to the stage and become a famous musician. Looking back on his life, King thought how _______33_______ he was to have such a _______34_______ teacher. “As a teacher, you don’t know how you might have _______35_______ your students,” Macklin, now 75, admitted to King during the same interview. “What a pleasant surprise to hear your secret!” 21. A. friends B. adults C. boys D. parents 22. A. preferred B. compared C. referred D. took 23. A. evidence B. message C. news D. story 24. A. ignored B. lost C. accepted D. saw 25. A. angrily B. frequently C. unwillingly D. playfully 26. A. short B. amusing C. opposite D. convincing 27. A. boring B. suitable C. challenging D. unpleasant 28. A. appealed to B. relied on C. stood for D. dealt with 29. A. stop B. admire C. help D. hug 30. A. content B. lonely C. quiet D. cold 31. A. fooling B. enjoying C. being D. teaching 32. A. class B. travel C. performance D. book 33. A. fortunate B. funny C. silly D. wrong 34. A. selfish B. permissive C. strict D. cruel 35. A. appreciated B. disappointed C. misled D. influenced 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。 The Yandong Grand Singers is a choir (乐队) formed by ____36____ (farmer) of the Dong minority group from a township in Southwestern China’s Guizhou province. ____37____ band has performed at the International Festival for Vocal Music in Leipzig (2015), World Music Shanghai (2013), and Kokugakuin University of Japan (2011). The Grand Song of the Dong people was listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. In bright voices and natural harmonies ____38____ (shape) by the unique environment of the area, the Dong people sing about nature and life. An example of the former is “The Cicada Song”, in ____39____ the singers copy the waving sounds of cicadas’ wings, while the latter ____40____ (represent) by the song “Life Is Short”, and “It Is a Pity If You Don’t Sing”. For the Dong people, the ____41____ (important) of Grand Song can’t be overestimated, just as their saying goes, “Foods feed the body. Songs feed the soul.” The Dong people, who don’t have a written language of their own, pass down much of their history, culture ____42____ knowledge through their unique songs. These songs accompany ____43____ (they) throughout their lives. In every village, bands of children, young and senior people are formed. Members of the bands often sing grand songs ____44____ (cheerful) at the drum tower, a meeting place found in every Dong village. ______45______ (promote) their music culture, they have also toured nationally and internationally in recent years. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 为了鼓励同学们分享假期旅游经历，请你在英语角发一则征稿通知，内容包括： 1.作品要求； 2.投稿方式。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Articles Wanted Dear fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ English Corner 第二节（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。 Being helpful is a virtue, but sometimes being too enthusiastic can backfire. It is a lesson I learned the hard way last summer. The night before the summer holiday, it was raining cats and dogs. But I wasn’t bothered because Justin, Wendy, Crystal and I were texting each other about our upcoming trip to Niagara Falls. Everybody was so engaged in brainstorming ideas about what to bring along. Justin came up with a brilliant idea. He suggested that we assign roles to each one of us.Since I was known for being careful and helpful, I was given the “babysitter” role — looking after everyone. During the trip, I took my duty seriously. On the way, I collected trashes and guided them into every single rest station like a helpful babysitter. As Wendy and I were lining up for the washroom, I noticed a little girl got pushed out of the line, so I let her stand in front of me. When we all got back to the car, Wendy praised me as a kind-hearted babysitter for anyone, which made me feel very proud of myself. Then I saw Crystal holding something that looked like a sun hat. Justin asked Crystal what it was, but I didn’t catch Crystal’s answer clearly. It seemed that she mentioned she was making a birthday gift for her mother. When we arrived at our hotel, it was already six in the evening. Since no one was hungry, we decided to rest and get ready for the next day’s adventure. However, I was too excited to fall asleep and decided to go to Crystal’s room. When we listened to music together, Crystal kept weaving(编织) the thing she had been working on in the car. After a while, Crystal fell asleep. 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。 I thought I could help her finish the sun hat. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ But the next morning, Crystal stormed into my room. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024~2025学年度高三年级4月质量检测 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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。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 is the woman going to buy? A. Some books. B. A sofa. C. A desk. 2. What is the relationship between Dave and the man’s brother? A. Coworkers. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel. B. At home. C. In a store. 4. How old was the ma’ when he started to enjoy the World Cup? A. 10. B. 15. C. 25. 5. What will the man order? A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some cheese. 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 is the woman looking for? A. A key. B. A battery. C. A phone. 7. How will the woman go to the National Museum? A By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. When will the man attend English class? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 9. What does the man think of the speaking parts? A. Challenging. B. Creative. C. Boring. 10 How does the man feel after studying every night? A. Interested. B. Tired. C. Sad. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Getting out. B. Listening to soft songs. C. Buying some tickets. 12. How soon will the band be back on stage? A. In 30 minutes. B. In 45 minutes. C. In 60 minutes. 13. What will the speakers do after eating? A. Cook noodles. B. Go shopping. C. Return to the concert. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What are the speakers doing? A. Watching a bird. B. Planting a tree. C. Buying a telescope. 15. What can we know about the bird? A. It plays with dogs. B. It is powerful. C. It is friendly to rabbits. 16. Where is the bird at last? A. In the tree. B. On the mountain. C. In the sky. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What will the snow depth probably be by 3 o’clock? A. Over 5cm. B. Over 10 cm. C. Over 20cm. 18. What time is it now? A. 8 o’clock. B. 11 o’clock. C. 12 o’clock. 19. What is the advice for everyone in the school? A. Having classes. B. Studying in the cafe. C. Calling home. 20. Who is Jamie Johnson? A. A headmaster. B. A bus driver. C. A reporter. 第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. D 15. D 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以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. E 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. G 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、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. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 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. farmers 37. The 38. shaped 39. which 40. is represented 41. importance 42. and 43. them 44. cheerfully 45. To promote 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Articles Wanted Dear fellow students, Good news! Our English Corner is inviting you to share your most breathtaking travel moments during your vacations, whether you chanced upon an amazing view or a unique celebration routine. If you’d like to participate please send your article of less than 350 words to englishcorner@guangmingschool.edu with your name and telephone number attached. The closing date for all entries is June 12. Ten articles will be selected and the winners will be announced on July 1. If your story is selected, you will receive ¥200 to put towards your next trip! English Corner 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: I thought I could help her finish the sun hat. So I took the hat and retired to my own room quietly. Although I felt very tired and sleepy, I tried my best to focus on the work. At about 11:30 pm, I eventually finished it and returned it to Crystal’s room, imagining the fun to see her surprise the next morning. After that, I went to bed and fell asleep as soon as my head landed on the pillow. But the next morning, Crystal stormed into my room. I quickly opened my eyes and saw her standing beside my bed. As soon as I admitted what I did, she started yelling at me. With tears running down her cheeks, she shouted angrily that it was not supposed to be a sun hat, but a re-usable shopping basket for her mother’s birthday. She said I ruined everything she’d planned. Although she eventually forgave me, the lesson stuck: Being helpful is a virtue. But too much of it can lead to disasters. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $