安徽省合肥市第六中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期末英语试题

合肥六中2024-2025学年下学期高一期末教学质量检测 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. f19.15 B. £9.18 C. £9.15 答案是C 1. What will the woman probably do today? A. Attend a wedding. B. Review her lessons. C. Take an exam. 2. When will the meeting be over? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:30. 3. Where will the woman stay? A. Under the tree. B. By the river. C. In the boat. 4. How does the woman usually talk to Tara? A. By sending text messages. B. By making phone calls. C. By using the Internet. 5. What does the woman suggest? A. Reconsidering his decision. B. Playing harder next time C. Giving up the game. 第二节 (共15小题；每题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. Where was the woman at last? A. In the kitchen B. In the bathroom C. In the open areA. 7. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. A cooking technique. B. An earthquake. C. A power failure. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers doing? A. Observing birds. B. Repairing an alarm. C. Camping in the woods. 9. Why does the man ask for the bread? A. To eat. B. To feed the birds. C. To attract the birds. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. A couple. 11. Where may the woman want to go for this year's holiday? A. To the beach. B. To the mountain. C. To London. 12. Why will the man visit London? A. To finish his work. B. To get married. C. To spend his holiday. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13. What is the man doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a radio program C. Conducting a job interview. 14. What is the purpose of the trip? A. To collect money for research. B. To meet people for business. C. To treat Regina's sister. 15. Why did the sisters join in the event? A. They are curious. B. They are grateful. C. They are responsible. 16. How did the sisters collect the money? A. By walking along the Yangtze River. B. By running 100 km each month. C. By helping people and businesses. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood? A. Touring France B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures. 18What did John do first after he moved to the US? A. Doing business. B. Studying animals. C. Selling paintings. 19. Why did John explore nature initially? A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money. 20.What do John's works focus on? A. Family life. B. Beautiful views. C. American Birds. 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 Summer Camps for Teens Space Exploration Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to Saturday, May 31, 2025 Location: Exploration of Flight Based on a NASA graphic novel, campers will design a drag device system, and learn about NASA telescopes, space worms, spiders and other creatures. Campers will create RoboTools, and build a cryogenic fluid (低温流体) management system. Pricing: $352 for a week * Camp cost is adjusted for this 4-day camp (May 28-31). Rockets & Drones Date: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 to Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 Location: Air & Space Museum Countdown to fun! Have a great time at this camp which features building a variety of Estes Rockets (model rockets) and learning to fly different types of drones. Campers will learn to fly drones and launch rockets in a safe and responsible way. Pricing: $439 for a week Aspiring Aviators (飞行员) Date: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025 to Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 Location: Exploration of Flight Plot a course for aviation adventure with pilots and professionals. Learn how to preflight an airplane, spot different types of planes, learn about helicopters, design a cross-country flight, use flight simulators (模拟器), and more! Pricing: $439 for a week Skyward Date: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 to Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 Location: Air & Space Museum Look toward the sky, the blue sky. Learn how airplanes, helicopters, and experimental aircraft fly and talk to pilots who fly them! Aviation-related projects and flight simulators make this camp something special for young aviators. Pricing: $439 for a week 1. Which summer camp has its fees adjusted? A. Skyward. B. Aspiring Aviators. C. Rockets& Drones. D. Space Exploration. 2. What can participants do at Rockets & Drones? A. Create RoboTools. B. Build model rockets. C. Preflight an airplane. D. Design a. cross-country flight. 3. What do the last two summer camps have in common? A. Both of them have a duration of 4 days. B. Both of them feature the involvement of pilots. C. Both of them include the study of space creatures. D. Both of them take place in the Air & Space Museum. B Annie Smith, 32, went into labor as floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey surrounded her apartment. With the roads underwater, the two-mile drive to the hospital was impossible. Annie and her husband, Greg, both doctors, began preparing for a home birth. Greg rushed to gather supplies — scissors, sewing needles — while his mother boiled water to sterilize (消毒) them. “I’m really starting to get scared now,” Annie told Greg as the reality set in. A neighbor, checking on the Smiths, sent an email to their apartment complex’s message board asking for help. Within 30 minutes, at least 15 people showed up, including medical trainees from the complex. Meanwhile, the couple had been continuously dialing 911 but never got an answer. Finally, a call to the director of Annie’s fellowship program led to action. The director’s father, who lived near a fire station, walked there to explain the situation. Around noon, a rescue truck arrived. By then, the water had reached to a formidable level that the vehicle couldn’t get close. The Smiths’ neighbors and firefighters formed a human chain to help Annie Smith to the back of the flatbed truck. “I held onto them one person at a time,” she said, moving on her hands and knees along their arms until she reached the ladder safely. She sat on a blanket in the truck, a shower curtain over her head, as they drove through the flood. The Smiths arrived at Texas Children’s Hospital about 15 minutes later. An hour later their daughter Adrielle was born, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. The couple, exhausted but relieved, appreciated the neighbors and firemen who had come to their aid. “It was absolutely incredible how many people responded and were out in the rain trying to help us,” Annie said. 4. Why did the Smiths at first prepare for a home birth? A. The hospital was inaccessible. B. Drivers were hard to reach. C. They were suggested by doctors. D. The emergency services were off duty. 5. Who played a crucial role in calling the rescue truck? A. A neighbour. B. Greg’s mother. C. A medical trainee. D. The director’s father. 6. What does the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Scary. B. Awesome. C. Average. D. Normal. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To record an unforgettable disaster. B. To remember the respected firemen. C. To praise the love within the community. D. To raise funds for Annie’s fellowship program. C In today’s digital age, there exists a phenomenon (现象) where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overwhelmed by too much information. Consider a situation where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you take in more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens. Each new concept (理念) or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach. This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit (追求) of more information. Although there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this effort gets in the way of practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you’ll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes. An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then jump into action rapidly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical (理论的) knowledge alone cannot. The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually grasped. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By taking action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals. In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it’s important not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions. 8. What stops people from achieving the goal? A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. B. The inability to find related information. C. The confusion caused by the information. D. The desire to learn basic concept or strategy. 9. What does the author try to advocate in paragraph 3 and 4? A. Sticking to continuous learning. B. Taking practical action without delay. C. Gaining as much knowledge as possible. D. Focusing on theoretical knowledge in study. 10. Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in Paragraph 5? A. To compare different learning styles. B. To show the importance of making mistakes. C. To stress the need for parental guidance. D. To illustrate learning through action and experience. 11. What makes the best title for the passage? A. The Balance of Learning and Doing. B. The Process of Accessing Information. C. The Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge. D. The Significance of Hands-on Experience. D Just as damaged teeth can be replaced with gold crowns (齿冠), scientists are exploring how gold can be used to repair damaged parts of the brain. Scientists at Linkoping University in Sweden said that a “brain of gold” might just be what we need to fight nervous system diseases. The plan is to put gold electrodes (电极) into the affected part of the brain. They will act as “telephone operators” between nerve cells and electronic medical devices, enabling communication so that the nervous system can function normally. Treatment plans that involve connecting medical devices to the brain already exist. However, the electrodes used are usually made of hard metals, while the brain is like a jelly that “shakes” at the body’s slightest movement. “As the body is constantly in motion, achieving close contact between something that is hard and something that is soft and breakable becomes a problem,” explained Klas Tybrandt, one of the scientists. This is why the Swedish scientists are using a new material called “gold nanowires” (金纳米线). As the name suggests, these are long, extremely thin gold threads — 1,000 times thinner than human hair. By putting them into rubber, the scientists have successfully created electrodes that are soft enough to connect comfortably with the human brain. Gold can be made into structures as small as nanowires. According to Live Science, gold can be stretched, pressed or even rolled into all kinds of shapes without breaking. What’s more, gold doesn’t react with other chemicals in the human brain, making it a safe choice. Once placed in the brain, gold nanowires can last for at least three years, which is longer than many materials currently in use. 12. What role will gold electrodes play in treating nervous system diseases? A. Replacing damaged nerve cells. B. Serving as a communication link. C. Activating different brain regions. D. Protecting the brain’s unaffected parts. 13. What can we learn about gold nanowires? A. They are harder than rubber. B. They are as thin as human hair. C. They can be placed into the brain. D. They are in the final stage of development. 14. Why is gold a safe choice for use in the brain? A. It can be stretched by the brain. B. It can be made into various shapes. C. It is being used to create soft electrodes. D. It has no negative impact on the brain’s functions. 15. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The unique properties of gold nanowires. B. The history of gold use in the medical field. C. The current applications of gold in the brain. D. The potential use of gold in nervous system treatment. 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。 Is Exercise the Key to Better Health? We’ve all heard that regular exercise is vital for staying healthy. ____16____ Research shows a clear answer: yes, especially if you mix up your activities to target different fitness areas. By doing so, you can keep your body in top shape and prevent health issues from arising. How exercise improves heart and lung health ____17____ If you do a balanced routine that includes cardio (有氧运动), strength training, and flexibility exercises, your body gets better at using oxygen. When you exercise regularly, your heart and lungs work more efficiently, pumping oxygen-rich blood to your muscles and organs. This can lead to a lower risk of heart disease and improved respiratory (呼吸的) function. ____18____ Lately, scientists have been exploring how physical activity affects our mental health. Wellness centers worldwide are now offering Mental Health Fitness Programs. These programs let people take part in exercises designed to enhance both physical and mental health. Regular exercise has been shown to greatly lower symptoms of depression and anxiety, leading to a better mood overall. It’s like a natural antidepressant (抗抑郁药) that doesn’t come with negative side effects. How physical activity improves lifelong well-being. Staying active is a basis for a high-quality life. Exercise not only maintains your physical health and manages your emotions but also enhances your overall well-being. From hiking to swimming, physical activities can reduce stress, lift your spirits, and give you the energy to fully engage in the things you love. By keeping fit, you’re investing in a lifestyle that’s filled with energy. ____19____ While exercise is great, it’s important to pay attention to your body and avoid pushing too hard, which can lead to injuries. ____20____ This helps your body handle the workout and recover properly, ensuring you can continue to enjoy the benefits of exercise without interruption. In summary, making exercise a regular part of your life can lead to a happier, healthier you. A. How exercise influences physical health. B. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs. C. How physical activity impacts on our mental health. D. Another big plus of regular exercise is that it can lift your spirits. E. But is it really the best solution to better health, as many experts suggest? F. This active lifestyle is also marked by a sense of accomplishment and joy. G. To stay safe and healthy, always warm up before you exercise and cool down afterward. 第三部分 英语知识运用(共二节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项(A 、B 、C 和 D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸 上将该项涂黑。 Emily, a top high school student, had few friends despite her excellent performance in her studies. Lucas, a new classmate with a friendly attitude, quickly became ____21____. His good communication skills reminded Emily to ____22____ her own way of socializing The school started a community service project. For the first time Emily decided to work with others, choosing Lucas to be her ____23____. Their task was to manage a food drive (食物募捐), asking others to ____24____ food to the hungry. They faced ____25____ like how to get people interested. Working together, they turned the food drive into a huge ____26____, collecting more food than ever before. On the day of the project presentation, a classmate, ____27____ about their success, said they ____28____ the record of the food. Emily and Lucas showed their careful notes rather than ____29____ with him. Doubts cleared up, everyone ____30____ for their achievement. Later they ____31____ the collected food to the community center. This experience ____32____ Emily greatly. She found out what fun it was working with others and how ____33____ a group could be when they worked together. From then on, her friendship with Lucas grew, and they got more people interested in the charity work they ____34____. The pair work not only won Emily a good friend but also taught her a valuable lesson. When people ____35____, they can do more than they ever could on their own. 21 A. popular B. professional C. responsible D. proud 22. A. continue B. create C. rethink D. recall 23. A. client B. competitor C. customer D. partner 24. A. introduce B. report C. donate D. describe 25. A. chances B. challenges C. adventures D. attractions 26. A. trade B. trap C. match D. success 27. A. curious B. doubtful C. serious D. crazy 28. A. make up B. make out C. give out D. give off 29. A. discuss B. compare C. argue D. exchange 30. A. searched B. cheered C. paid D. prepared 31. A. delivered B. sold C. threw D. lent 32. A. annoyed B. changed C. hurt D. bored 33. A. polite B. careful C. powerful D. selfless 34. A. organized B. checked C. demanded D. investigated 35. A. break down B. work out C. give away D. pull together 第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Chinese musical Su Dongpo, which premiered in 2024 and toured nationwide, was staged at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing from June 6 to 8. The story ____36____ (center) on the life of Chinese poet Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), one of China’s most ____37____ (recognize) cultural icons. Produced by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, the musical tells about the poet’s four years spent in Huangzhou, now Huanggang, in Hubei province. Su and his family endured a harsh existence there, making____38____living by farming. Despite his ____39____ (challenge) circumstances, Su’s love for literature and artistic creation ____40____ (remain) unwavering (不动摇的). His optimism was ____41____ (evident) shown in his poems, depicting his experiences. With 25 original songs, the ____42____ (produce) portrays the cultural giant’s transformation, from the depths of political despair ____43____ a spiritual rebirth. One of the production’s ____44____ (highlight) is the musical stage debut of actor Zhang Xincheng_____45_____ his portrayal of Su. As a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama’s musical theater program, Zhang has gained fame through numerous film and television roles. 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，在口语课上，外教Mike组织同学们讨论“能否在英语学习中使用翻译笔”。请你代表小组做总结发言，内容包括：小组观点；2.陈述理由 注意：写作词数应为80个左右，请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hello, everyone. It is an honor to represent our group in summarizing our discussion. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was June, the last day of school. My class of first-graders was feverishly anticipating their summer vacation. To add a joyful flavor, I had some balloons brought in, but for me, this holiday was bittersweet. I’d just moved to this city and couldn’t afford to fly back to accompany Dad. He was desperately missing me, for it was his first summer without me. When switching off the light on my way out, I noticed the balloons near the window. Unsure what to do with them, I grabbed the thirteen strings and stuffed them into the backseat of my car. Their rainbow of colors lifted my spirits and gratefully, I didn’t feel so alone. As the city was still foreign to me, I decided to go for a drive and soon found myself winding down a stretch of road where the trees overhead covered each other. The branches reminded me of two friends stretching out to greet each other. Before long, a retirement home appeared. It was a place with a feeling of forgottenness and I spotted a man sitting alone in the shade outside. I felt a sudden urge to pull in. But the balloons in my backseat blocked my view-then I knew what to do with them. Opening the door and grabbing one of the strings, I waved to the man, and he smiled. His name was Daniel and he was about Dad’s age. When I handed him the balloon, he grinned (咧嘴笑)，“Thanks. It gives a little color to my life.” While tying it to his chair, he looked happier than when I arrived. So I smiled, “You’re welcome, Daniel. Perhaps I’ll see you again sometime.” Unexpectedly, he replied, “Perhaps, but probably not. Visitors are always welcome, but rarely come.” His words forced me to slide over an old chair next to his. Then we began chatting about our lives and his voice always reminded me of Dad. I’d thought it would be boring talking with a stranger. But it wasn’t; it was enlightening — I had been feeling lonely, and so had Daniel, and so had the residents in the retirement home. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右：(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 合肥六中2024-2025学年下学期高一期末教学质量检测 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. f19.15 B. £9.18 C. £9.15 答案是C 1. What will the woman probably do today? A. Attend a wedding. B. Review her lessons. C. Take an exam. 2. When will the meeting be over? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:30. 3. Where will the woman stay? A. Under the tree. B. By the river. C. In the boat. 4. How does the woman usually talk to Tara? A. By sending text messages. B. By making phone calls. C. By using the Internet. 5. What does the woman suggest? A. Reconsidering his decision. B. Playing harder next time C. Giving up the game. 第二节 (共15小题；每题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. Where was the woman at last? A. In the kitchen B. In the bathroom C. In the open areA. 7. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. A cooking technique. B. An earthquake. C. A power failure. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers doing? A. Observing birds. B. Repairing an alarm. C. Camping in the woods. 9. Why does the man ask for the bread? A. To eat. B. To feed the birds. C. To attract the birds. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. A couple. 11. Where may the woman want to go for this year's holiday? A. To the beach. B. To the mountain. C. To London. 12. Why will the man visit London? A. To finish his work. B. To get married. C. To spend his holiday. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13. What is the man doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a radio program C. Conducting a job interview. 14. What is the purpose of the trip? A. To collect money for research. B. To meet people for business. C. To treat Regina's sister. 15. Why did the sisters join in the event? A. They are curious. B. They are grateful. C. They are responsible. 16. How did the sisters collect the money? A. By walking along the Yangtze River. B. By running 100 km each month. C. By helping people and businesses. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17 What did John enjoy doing in his childhood? A Touring France B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures. 18.What did John do first after he moved to the US? A. Doing business. B. Studying animals. C. Selling paintings. 19. Why did John explore nature initially? A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money. 20.What do John's works focus on? A. Family life. B. Beautiful views. C. American Birds. 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. D 2. B 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D 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. E 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. G 第三部分 英语知识运用(共二节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项(A 、B 、C 和 D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸 上将该项涂黑。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. centers 37. recognized 38. a 39. challenging 40. remained 41. evidently 42. production 43. to 44. highlights 45. in 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】Hello, everyone. It is an honor to represent our group in summarizing our discussion. Our group believes translation pens can be beneficial in English learning. Translation pens can help us quickly understand the meaning of words and sentences, saving time. They offer instant translations, which is great for quickly grasping the meaning of new words while reading. This helps boost reading speed and comprehension. Moreover, they can serve as a convenient language learning aid when we’re short on time or in a hurry. However, we should avoid overusing them to ensure we still practice our own language skills. Thank you! 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Then I remembered the other twelve balloons in the backseat. An idea sparked. I hurried to the car and returned with the vibrant bunch. Knocking on each resident’s door, I offered a balloon and a smile. Faces lit up like children receiving candies. An elderly lady tied hers to a walker, murmuring “Just like my granddaughter’s birthday.” Soon the courtyard bloomed with floating rainbows. Laughter echoed through the once-silent corridors. As twilight painted the sky, I sat surrounded by storytellers sipping lemonade. Their wrinkled hands patted mine gratefully. For the first time since moving here, loneliness dissolved like sugar in warm tea. Over the next six months, I visited Daniel often. We planted sunflowers by his window, their golden faces tracking the sun like old friends nodding hello. He taught me chess moves from his army days, and I read him newspaper crosswords. Gradually, my students joined our visits, crafting paper cranes with nimble fingers while veterans shared wartime stories. By Christmas, the home buzzed with cookie-baking aromas and carol singers. When Dad finally visited in December, he found me surrounded by silver-haired “adopted grandparents”. His eyes glistened as Daniel shook his hand, “Your daughter’s brought spring to our winter.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $