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2024—2025学年度下学期期末考试高二试题 英语 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 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 can we know about the woman? A. She is right on time. B. She missed the train. C. She can take the man to Chicago. 2. Where does the man work now? A. In New York. B. In Chicago. C. In Atlanta. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. French learning. B. Social skills. C. Watching TV. 4. What’s the trouble with the woman? A. She can’t be admitted to university. B. She can’t choose her major freely. C. She isn’t satisfied with the university. 5. What does the man mean? A. The woman should clean the garage herself. B. He is willing to clean the garage. C. Tina is supposed to clean the garage. 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 fashion store. B. A tailor store. C. A bus stop. 7. How will the woman get there? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By bus. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the woman play most often now? A. Tennis. B. Ping-pong. C. Basketball. 9. When will the speakers play tennis this afternoon? A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 3:30 pm. C. At 4:00 pm. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Whose wedding anniversary is coming up? A. The man’s grandparents. B. The man’s parents. C. The man’s. 11. What is the man’s customer number? A. UR250RUT. B. UR250BUT. C. UR520BUT. 12. What will the delivery man do if he fails to find the receiver? A. Leave the flowers at the front door. B. Take the flowers back to the shop. C. Leave the flowers with a neighbor. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Journalist and tourist. B. Reporter and zoologist. C. Boss and secretary. 14. Where is the woman studying apes? A. In the African jungle. B. In the jungle of South America. C. In the jungle of North America. 15. How many years will the woman live in the jungle? A. For about 2 years. B. For 5 years. C. Not mentioned. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man works for a magazine. B. The man will also live with apes. C. The woman has not finished her work. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the best season to visit Spain? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. 18. Why is train travel becoming more and more popular in Spain? A. It is affordable to most people. B. The train’s speed has improved. C. Its cabin offers people more freedom. 19. What’s the advantage of taking the train for long-distance travel? A. Saving your money on accommodations. B. Enabling you to enjoy more special food. C. Allowing you to learn to live independently. 20. Which can be found in the Grand Class cabin? A. Shower rooms. B. Toilet articles. C. Comfortable beds. 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 Celebrate spring with free admission to national parks If you are eager to get outside and enjoy the budding trees and blooming daffodils (水仙), you’re in luck. On April 19, the National Park Service will not charge entry fees for all national parks that normally charge admission, saving you $25 to $35. Find a park near you at FeeFreeParksByState.htm. Then on April 22, many botanical gardens will offer admission in honor of Earth Day. Check local event listings or visit the websites of your favorite outdoor destinations for details and deals. Enjoy Tax Day treats Here’s a good reason to look forward to April 15: Many restaurants dish out special deals to celebrate making it through another Tax Day. Usually, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and California Pizza Kitchen give $10 off a $40 order, while Krispy Kreme sells a dozen doughnuts for half the price alone when customers buy another dozen at full price $12. Check out EatDrinkDeals.com for this year’s tasty bargains. Sow seeds & score plants at no cost Planning ahead? Seeds typically take 30 to 60 days to shoot, so if you can wait, they’re a great option. Pick up freebies (免费品) from “seed libraries” hosted at botanical centers by visiting SeedLibraryNetwork.org. Want instant greenery? People often look to rehome mature plants when they’re refreshing their own gardens. Find them by searching “free plants” on Nextdoor.com. Bring a cozy sweater When feeling cold in a store, we tend to spend more. Supermarkets often keep temperatures low, which makes shoppers more likely to choose products based on emotions — like comforting snacks — as a way to cope with the cold. Wearing a warm sweater can help you better stick to your budget. 1. What can visitors do in April according to the passage? A. Visit botanical gardens for free. B. Enjoy free entry to some national parks. C. Save $30 when dining out in most restaurants. D. Find Earth Day events at FeeFreeParksByState.htm. 2. How much will it cost to buy two dozen doughnuts in Krispy Kreme on Tax Day? A. $18. B. $12. C. $24. D. $6. 3. What do the four savings solutions have in common? A. They are scheduled for April. B. They provide free items. C. They are for economical people. D. They offer discount deals online. B It’s hard not to be impressed with 38-year-old Chris Ringot. The Missouri resident, who has Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), has been competing in Special Olympics games since he was 10. He’s tried many Special Olympics sports — everything from golf to bowling to basketball — but swimming is his passion. The first time he got in the pool, he showed a natural talent. After that, it just took off. From that moment on, swimming was a central part of his life. The camaraderie (友情) of Special Olympics and the swim family within it was really important to him, especially in the formative years. Chris became a star in competitions, and in 2011 he was selected for the Special Olympics World Games in Greece, where his relay team won a gold medal. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Chris. When returning from the Games, he began giving keynote speeches to local organizations. He was the speaker in the school district where he grew up. The editor of the local newspaper wrote it was the best welcome-back-to-school speech he’d ever heard. Last year Chris was inducted into the Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame. The induction spoke not just to Chris’s athletic skills but also to what an inspiration Chris has been to his peers. Carrie, his sister, has never been surprised by his success. “We had great role models in our parents — growing up, it was always anything I could do, Chris could do. And most of the time Chris did it better!” she said. Chris also credits his parents for his love of giving back to his community. He is involved in his church along with his wife. He has worked as a supplies assistant at the children’s hospital for seven years. And most meaningfully, he’s recently become a swimming coach for Special Olympics. “That was one of my dreams — it was a milestone for me,” Chris shares. “I want to pass what I’ve learned on to the next generation of swimmers.” 4. What can we learn about Chris Ringot from the first two paragraphs? A. He was interested in becoming a star. B. He won his first individual gold medal in 2011. C. He developed his love for swimming instantly. D. He competed in the Special Olympics before 10. 5. What does the underlined word “inducted” probably mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Transformed. B. Divided. C. Merged. D. Introduced. 6. Which words can best describe Chris Ringot? A. Talented and reserved. B. Diligent and kind. C. Ambitious and likable. D. Adaptable and humble. 7. Why does the author mention Chris’ parents? A. To comfort other families. B. To show their sorrow. C. To emphasize their influence. D. To prove Carrie’s excellence. C The world of children’s publishing is tough. Print sales are struggling, and profits are thin. Because of this economic reality, many publishers lean heavily into “sure things”—like celebrity books, series, and popular IP projects. Parents seek suitable books for their kids. Ben Okon, while enjoying reading with his son, found most books underestimated young readers. Instead of ABCs, he desired books on concepts like personal finance for kids. Nicole Filippone, whose daughter had sensory processing disorder (SPD), searched for books to make her feel accepted but couldn’t find any. In the past, they might make up their own stories, tell them to their child at bedtime, and leave it at that. But now, easy access to print-on-demand companies like Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark has given parents a way to create the books they want. If they can’t buy it... they can write it! Traditional publishers claim there’s low demand for such books. Are these parents losing money? The answer is absolutely “No!” Ben’s books have been already sold almost $60,000 in preorders. Nicole sold thousands of copies, and has become an influencer in SPD with 350,000 followers across multiple platforms. Parents need these children’s books for just a few short years—when their kids are at the right age to learn from them! Traditional publishing moves so slowly that if the authors above had tried to go that route, their own kids would likely have been too old for picture books before they hit the shelves. When you’re a parent out to solve problems, you don’t have the luxury of being patient! The explosion of self-publishing has opened the door for unknown authors to create books that fill those gaps in the market that traditional publishers can’t or won’t fill. And parent authors are the very people who discovered those gaps in the first place. There are always more stories to be told. 8. Why do many publishers focus on “sure things” according to the passage? A. To meet public demands. B. To attract renowned authors. C. To handle the financial stress. D. To advocate popular IP projects. 9. Which factor may motivate parents to start out on the path of self-publishing? A. The lack of bedtime books. B. The easy access to Amazon KDP. C. The deep affection for writing. D. The handsome profits of publishing. 10. How does the writer illustrate the popularity of self-publishing books? A. By giving examples. B. By defining concepts. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting studies. 11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. New publishing hits the Markets. B. Parent authors help fill shelf Gaps. C. Traditional publishing is in a Dilemma. D. More children stories need to be Told. D Hypnotising (催眠) people before an operation may sound unbelievable, but it is becoming standard medical practice in some hospitals in the US, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands. The cases of surgical hypnosis that get the most attention involve someone having a major operation without any anaesthetic (麻醉剂), but the number of people who could be hypnotised so deeply is thought to be small. What is more widely workable is for doctors to use hypnosis alongside drugs to help people feel less anxious when having procedures that they remain awake through. This can cut the amount of medication needed. One trial looked at children having a thin tube pushed into their hearts, which requires a general anaesthetic. Those who listened to a nurse reading from a hypnosis script in the preoperative period required a lower dose of drugs. “It’s not an alternative to anaesthesia, it’s an adjunct (附属物),” says Samantha Black, an anaesthetist who helped develop hypnosis recording for the UK’s Royal College of Anaesthetists. At a conference on “adjunctive medical hypnosis” at the Royal Society of Medicine in London in April, Black said people should be advised to listen to the recordings at home before a procedure. “Sometimes, patients can wait a couple of hours for their operations,” she says. “It’s very hard to relax in that kind of environment.” But the application of hypnosis in surgery has aroused intense controversy. Some researchers are concerned about its sensitivity to individual differences among patients, and not all patients can achieve the desired hypnotic effect. Black sees a silver lining, however. She believes that the exploration in this field may redefine the meaning of surgery — not just physical disinfection (消毒) and anesthesia, but also psychological preadaptation and active participation. 12. What does one trial of hypnosis on children exhibit in the case study? A. Less suffering for families. B. Smaller amount of drug use. C. Shorter duration of waiting. D. Higher efficiency of reading scripts. 13. What is Samantha Black’s attitude toward hypnosis before procedures? A. Approving. B. Cautious. C. Subjective. D. Dismissive. 14. What is the main concern of researchers in paragraph 6? A. The costly expense. B. Disbelief in doctors. C. Individuals’ sensitivity. D. Patients’ recovery rate. 15. What does the text mainly talk about regarding hypnosis? A. Its dominant impact on healing. B. Its well-received medical standards. C. Its major upside over anaesthesia. D. Its underlying applications in surgery. 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。 I’ve been engaged in a years-long war with Grammarly over the phrase “in order to”. I occasionally use the grammar-checking site in my freelance writing work. It always highlights the phrase and suggests I reduce it down to “to.” ____16____ I’m a rhythm-focused writer, and sometimes the extra syllables work best. But this constant struggle against a robot copyeditor often depresses me about my writing ability. Besides Grammarly, an array of writing tools are out there, from spelling and grammar checks to the AI generative tools like ChatGPT. They can be very helpful. But they endlessly complain about your work, which harms your confidence and depress you. ____17____ YOU DOING YOU Some writing tools always redline the same grammar or vocabulary choice and insist it is a mistake instead of a choice, no matter the context. But you choose different grammar ideas, affection for certain words, or resistance to the so-called “rules” of writing. ____18____ They make your work unique. Blindly following all that robotic advice may lead to work that could have been written by that robot, making you feel like a failure. To avoid having your spirit hurt by that cold, unemotional criticism — the key is to use these tools with authority. USE THOUGHTFULLY ____19____ When using any AI tool for your writing, you have to approach it as an expert, because you’re the one getting paid to write something. You have to use it the same way a carpenter uses a saw. Unless you fell into a writing career completely by accident and you’re one of those writers who actually hates writing, keep the fun stuff for yourself. ____20____ Remember that don’t let machines win and you’re in charge. A. And just about every time, I refuse. B. I didn’t use the word authority randomly. C. So how do you handle AI-related depression? D. These are the very DNA of your style and voice. E. The following tips can build up even more confidence. F. There is nothing wrong with using AI to correct your work. G. Use AI merely for the dull task, like digging up references. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I’ve always had a passion for animals but my parents worked long hours, so I was just ____21____ a parrot at home. He was kept in a cage and couldn’t fly ____22____, and often fell behind the oven when we let him out. I think I’ve been destined to ____23____ the strays (流浪宠物). I went with a friend to a farm to buy her dog and there was a tiny poor sheepdog. I bought her on the ____24____. I got my first kitten from a charity, to offer the dog ____25____ while I was working. They loved each other. My dog was 16 when she died, and she ended up being a security ____26____ to eight skinny adopted cats through the years. One day in 2023, my son rang to tell me there was a white rabbit on the road. We ____27____ it with the aid of sweeping brushes and buckets. I advertised him, but no one ____28____ him. Alan, another adopted dog, liked our rescue Siamese cat Po, and they were ____29____. Not long after, my friend Jane sent me a(n) ____30____ to rehome an ancient Siamese cat who hadn’t much sight. “You know what you want,” she said. We couldn’t ____31____ a huge and fluffy one. He got around clicking like sonar (声呐) and always ____32____ his way to our laps. We said it would be enough to keep these animals. Then a friend asked me to ____33____ details of a chow mutt found wandering as a stray. We went to see her — just to look. My heart was ____34____. But I couldn’t stop thinking about her. Someone was lined up to see her and I rang the shelter in ____35____. Yes, she’s now part of the family. 21. A. boasted B. arranged C. allowed D. shown 22. A. silently B. properly C. directly D. deliberately 23. A. take in B. take on C. quest for D. adapt to 24. A. horizon B. whole C. spot D. way 25. A. company B. safety C. compassion D. freedom 26. A. vest B. blanket C. helmet D. towel 27. A. played B. cleaned C. kidnapped D. caught 28. A. defended B. purchased C. hired D. claimed 29. A. uneasy. B. intolerable C. inseparable D. unaware 30. A. warning B. protest C. enquiry D. appeal 31. A. bury B. resist C. liberate D. control 32. A. felt B. made C. inched D. squeezed 33. A. spread B. shorten C. polish D. explain 34. A. worn-out B. wide-open C. highly-sensitive D. sealed-off 35. A. innocence B. surprise C. panic D. doubt 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。 China’s ongoing visit to Brazil is ____36____ great significance. The Chinese and Brazilian economies are highly complementary, ____37____ has led to fruitful cooperation in various fields, including agriculture, infrastructure, energy, natural resources, green development and technology innovation. Both China and Brazil are on the path of modernization. It is natural for them to expand the existing cooperation scope and make new ____38____(break). Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 50 years ago, the two countries have achieved remarkable results in ____39____(mutual) beneficial cooperation. China has been Brazil’s ____40____(large) trading partner for 14 years. Brazil is the first developing country to establish a strategic partnership with China. The top leaders of the two countries ____41____(lay) great emphasis on opening up new prospects for China-Brazil relations in the new era ____42____ promoting the building of a China-Brazil community with ____43____ shared future over the years. They ____44____(expect) to make full use of cooperation mechanisms to build a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship and work together ____45____(balance) the global governance system, so that developing countries can get a fair deal. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你在学校英文报举办的校园文创设计大赛（Campus Cultural and Creative Design Competition）中获得了一等奖。请你写一篇获奖感言，内容包括： (1)介绍你的参赛作品； (2)自己的收获。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式作答。 Dear teachers and schoolmates, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Like most nights when Vanessa Kramer tucked (盖好被子) in her son, Daken, he became talkative, hoping to delay bedtime. But tonight, he had something important on his mind. “I’m really going to miss my school,” said the 10-year-old, who would be graduating from Thomas Ultican Elementary in a few months and, in the fall, going on to middle school. Daken’s eyes sparkled with determination as he turned to Vanessa. “I want to do something nice for my school, so they’ll remember me, just like the plaque (牌匾) hung in his school.” he declared, his voice filled with enthusiasm. Vanessa smiled warmly, immediately recognizing the passion behind his words. “That’s a wonderful idea,” she replied. “Let’s give it some thought, but right now it’s time to go to sleep,” she added gently. Vanessa remembered her old school days, and the embarrassment when she couldn’t afford to buy lunch. They had a free lunch program, but her family didn’t qualify, even though her dad’s income was unreliable. She knew the situation was still the same at Daken’s school. They never turned a child away, but they kept a running tab (累计记账) for those who didn’t pay. “It’s not a problem for them now,” she told Daken. “But if they still owe money when they get to high school, they don’t get to go to senior party or walk at their graduation.” “That’s not right!” he insisted. “We should ask all our friends and relatives to donate and pay off all the kids’ lunch debt, so they don’t have to miss things.” Vanessa figured they could easily raise a few hundred dollars, but when she called the principal (校长) and learned the outstanding debt topped $3,000, she became worried. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式作答。 “We can raise it — I know we can,” Daken insisted. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At graduation ceremony, Daken gave the principal a check with all the funds. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024—2025学年度下学期期末考试高二试题 英语 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 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 can we know about the woman? A. She is right on time. B. She missed the train. C. She can take the man to Chicago. 2. Where does the man work now? A. In New York. B. In Chicago. C. In Atlanta. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. French learning. B. Social skills. C. Watching TV. 4. What’s the trouble with the woman? A. She can’t be admitted to university. B. She can’t choose her major freely. C. She isn’t satisfied with the university. 5. What does the man mean? A. The woman should clean the garage herself. B. He is willing to clean the garage. C. Tina is supposed to clean the garage. 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 fashion store. B. A tailor store. C. A bus stop. 7. How will the woman get there? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By bus. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the woman play most often now? A. Tennis. B. Ping-pong. C. Basketball. 9. When will the speakers play tennis this afternoon? A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 3:30 pm. C. At 4:00 pm. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Whose wedding anniversary is coming up? A. The man’s grandparents. B. The man’s parents. C. The man’s. 11. What is the man’s customer number? A. UR250RUT. B. UR250BUT. C. UR520BUT. 12. What will the delivery man do if he fails to find the receiver? A. Leave the flowers at the front door. B. Take the flowers back to the shop. C. Leave the flowers with a neighbor. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Journalist and tourist. B. Reporter and zoologist. C. Boss and secretary. 14. Where is the woman studying apes? A. In the African jungle. B. In the jungle of South America. C. In the jungle of North America. 15. How many years will the woman live in the jungle? A. For about 2 years. B. For 5 years. C. Not mentioned. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man works for a magazine. B. The man will also live with apes. C. The woman has not finished her work. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the best season to visit Spain? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. 18. Why is train travel becoming more and more popular in Spain? A. It is affordable to most people. B. The train’s speed has improved. C. Its cabin offers people more freedom. 19. What’s the advantage of taking the train for long-distance travel? A. Saving your money on accommodations. B. Enabling you to enjoy more special food. C. Allowing you to learn to live independently. 20. Which can be found in the Grand Class cabin? A. Shower rooms. B. Toilet articles. C. Comfortable beds. 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. B 2. A 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 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. A 17. C 18. D 19. B 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. D 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. of 37. which 38. breaks 39. mutually 40. largest 41. have laid 42. and 43. a 44. are expected 45. to balance 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】Dear teachers and schoolmates, I’m Li Hua, who is really grateful for winning the first prize. My work is a series of fridge magnets featuring our school’s iconic spots — the red-brick library, the clock tower, and the flower garden. Each has a short story about the place on the back. This experience has been precious. It made me notice the beauty around campus I’d ignored before. Designing also taught me to turn ideas into reality with patience. Thanks for this chance. I’ll keep exploring campus culture through creation! 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】“We can raise it — I know we can,” Daken insisted. He and his mom wrote a script for a Facebook video. Vanessa typed it up, Daken practiced reading the script several times and finally they filmed Daken’s appeal in his bedroom. “Please donate,” he pleaded in a 2-minute long video explaining the cause, and then they posted it to Vanessa’s Facebook page. A few hundred dollars in contributions came in as the video was shared. Then a local TV station picked up the story, and even more contributions poured in. In a month, the total topped $7,000. “That’s twice as much as kids owe!” Daken marveled. At graduation ceremony, Daken gave the principal a check with all the funds. “Use the money to pay off kids’ debt and the extra for next year’s free lunches,” he said, his eyes clear and his voice filled with the sincere eagerness. The principal extended heartfelt gratitude to him. Then he pulled out a small package, “We have a surprise for Daken’s generosity.” Producing a carved plaque — “Daken Kramer Award,” he announced with wild applause. “This will hang in a place of honor at school.” “It’s important for kids not to be hungry. We couldn’t make it through the day without a good meal” Daken replied with a big smile. Daken, a kid hero, proved that it only took a small action to make a difference. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $