湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三上学期开学英语试题

雅礼中学2026届高三月考试卷 (一) 英 语 本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分，共10页。时量120分钟。满分150分。 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。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. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是答案C。 1. What kind of movies does the woman like best? A. Action movies. B. Musicals. C. Science fiction. 2. What was the weather like during the vacation? A. Rainy. B. Cool. C. Too hot. 3. What time is it probably now? A. About 1:00 p.m. B. About 2:00 p.m. C. About 3:00 p.m. 4. What event are the speakers talking about? A. A flower show. B. An art show. C. A concert. 5. What-attracts the woman most about the phone? A. The camera. B. The touchscreen. C. The GPS system. 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. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman? A. He wants to watch TV. B. He has a pain in his knee. C. He wishes to play with Helen. 7. What will the woman probably do next? A. Stay at home. B. Do some exercise. C. Take Harry to hospital. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did the man lose control of the car? A. Because he had a bet with others. B. Because he probably hit an icy patch. C. Because he wanted to drive around the corner. 9. How was the driver of the other car? A. She was nothing serious. B. She was frightened at the news. C. She was carried away in an ambulance. 10. What did the man probably want to do at last? A. Call the police. B. Go to hospital. C. Call his family. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 12. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours. 13. Who is Alice going to call? A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the competition try to find this year? A. The best dancer. B. The best actor. C. The best singer. 15. How should people enter the competition? A. By fax. B. By phone. C. Through the Internet. 16. What time does the sports hall close this week? A. At 10:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m. 17. What does the woman say about the new swimming pool? A. It will be free for the first week. B. It needs to be booked in advance. C. It is much bigger than the old one. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why aren’t more people willing to talk about work? A. Because they are fully occupied. B. Because they become lazier than before. C Because they think working stress is too heavy. 19. What kind of job is not mentioned as an occupation? A. Engineer. B. Doctor. C. Cleaner. 20. What attitude should we take towards-ordinary work? A. Indifferent. B. Respectful. C. Sympathetic. 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 The social purpose of the copyright system is to encourage creativity and the advancement of knowledge by giving those who make intellectual (智力的) contributions a “unique right to their writings and discoveries” for limited times. Protection is provided for a much longer time for copyrights than for patents. The U.S. Copyright Law of 1976 provides a term or the lifetime of the author plus 50 years. It recognizes that the value of written works often extends over a longer time than that of technological advances in the public area. It is essential to register for formal copyright protection in order to have some degree of protection against the copyright of one’s works by others. The procedure for obtaining a copyright registration is quite simple—an application is submitted with a small fee and two copies of the work. No examination is made, and the copyright is immediately in force. The Copyright Office will provide on request a variety of leaflets (小册子) describing the procedure and giving information about the classes of subject matter that can be registered Those are subject to protection: (1) Books and newspapers (2) Lectures (3) Dramatic compositions (4) Films (5) Maps (6) Works of ant (7) Sound recordings (8) Photographs (9) Prints and labels (10) Musical compositions Those are not subject to protection: (1) Ideas (2) Systems, methods and plans (3) Government publications (4) Laws and opinions of courts You can contact the Copyright Office (wwcoprightfice.org) for more information. 1. In which aspect do copyrights differ from patents? A. The application fee. B. The duration of protection. C. The intellectual value. D. The contribution to society. 2. Which of the following should you provide for copyright registration? A. Copies of your work. B. Photos of yourself. C. Introductory leaflets. D. Examination certificates. 3. According to the text, the Copyright Office may reject ______. A. a movie about a new method of time travel B. an original musical composition for children C. a book about one’s opinions on American laws D. an official document issued by the local county B The path to success isn’t always clear-cut. Julia Green knows this well. Just as she graduated from college, a financial crisis swept the country, making it hard to get a job in journalism. Despite her growing worries, she didn’t give up on her dream; instead, she tried a global volunteer program for her self-growth. A year later, Green began taking random writing jobs to make ends meet, while dreaming of a day when she could write freely and be paid for it. Afterwards, she applied for the fully funded Master of Fine Arts program, and was accepted to study fiction writing at the University of Michigan. Though the program didn’t end up opening many doors for her, she was paid to write and take classes. Green has never shied away from challenging topics. Marriage, healthcare, employment and more have featured noticeably in her writing, and she is especially impressive when it comes to music criticism. “I’ve intentionally tried to keep my lane (道路) very wide,” she said. “It was what I had to do in the beginning. I wanted to become a well-rounded writer.” She penned articles for a variety of websites. Slowly, she began to build a reputation for fearlessness. “I’ve been writing since I was 22. This craft requires that you have a tough skin.” said Green, when asked about her writing journey. “As a writer, you are not well served by caring what other people think about you. You have to be emotionally prepared to face rejection.” In the past decade, Green, lacking many examples to model after, has achieved remarkable success through great effort. She landed regular writing positions, had worked in respected journals, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and wrote a world-class bestseller. By any young journalist’s definition, Green had arrived. 4. What do we know about Green from the first two paragraphs? A. A financial crisis ruined her dream. B. Further education made her optimistic. C. Volunteering brought her new jobs. D. Her passion for writing did not change. 5. Why did Green pursue a diverse path? A. To show off her creativity. B. To please critical readers. C. To develop her adaptability. D. To build her a reputation. 6. What matters most to her career according to Green? A. Handling criticism bravely. B. Maintaining youthful skin. C. Gaining public recognition. D. Writing about her journey. 7 Which words can best describe Green? A. Independent and considerate. B. Generous and creative. C. Hard-working and determined. D. Ambitious and modest. C If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind. The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play. Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing the arts the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments, I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air. If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life. 8. What prevents people from enjoying the arts according to the text? A. Lack of interest. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Shortage of time. D. Art space inaccessibility. 9. What can we learn about the role of the arts according to the text? A. They explore mysteries of life. B. They spark emotional responses. C. They enhance physical well-being. D. They offer a getaway from daily life. 10. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Barriers to combine the arts and life. B. Benefits of engaging with the arts. C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Ways to integrate the arts into daily routine. 11. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. The Arts Journey: Refreshing Soul B. The Arts Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full C. Embracing the Arts: From Luxury to Necessity D. Connecting with the Arts: From Reality to Fantasy D Glasgow University researchers have created a laser (激光) camera using AI and quantum technologies to remotely detect a person’s heartbeat, potentially changing health monitoring. Professor Faccio imagines various applications, such as setting up this technology in shopping malls or fixing laser heart monitors in homes. These monitors could be part of an extensive system tracking different health aspects, such as blood pressure and slight changes in movement, indicating early signs of conditions like Alzheimer’s. Monitoring a person’s heartbeat from a distance holds significant value, as it can detect irregularities like abnormal heart rates, providing crucial warnings of potential heart issues. In contrast to the traditional use of stethoscopes (听诊器), this system overcomes limitations associated with proper stethoscope usage, such as the need for training and the potential reduction of heartbeat signals. The system developed by Faccio and his team involves high-speed cameras which can record images at speeds of 2,000 frames per second. A laser beam is shone on to the skin of a person’s throat and the reflections are used to measure exactly how much their skin is rising and falling as their main artery (动脉) expands and contracts as blood is forced through it. These changes involve movements of only a few billionths of a metre. Such acuity is striking, though on its own the tracking of these tiny changes would not be enough to track a heartbeat. Other, much larger movements occur on a person’s chest — from their breathing, for example — which would flood signals from their heartbeat. “That is where AI comes in,” Faccio said. “We use advanced computing systems to separate out everything except the vibrations caused by a person’s heartbeat. We know the frequency range of the human heartbeat, and the AI focuses on that. The prime use of this technology — which we hope to have ready next year — will be to measure heartbeats easily and quickly outside hospitals. The benefits could be considerable.” 12. What can the laser camera be used for? A. Improving the usage of stethoscope. B. Measuring blood pressure remotely. C. Recording images of the human throat. D. Detecting a person’s heartbeat from a distance. 13. What does paragraph 3 focus on as for this system? A. How it works. B. Where it is used. C. Whom it benefits. D. What it is composed of. 14. Which is closest in meaning to “acuity” in paragraph 4? A. Consistency. B. Complexity C. Sensitivity. D. Intensity. 15. What role does AI play in this system? A. To measure skin movements. B. To recognize heartbeat vibrations. C. To record images at high speeds. D. To shine a laser beam on the skin. 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 am a child of traditional book reading. I used to go through one book continuously from beginning to end, taking notes or highlighting lines before going on to the next book. It was a slow but deeper way to absorb a book. ___16___ My struggle with Dostoevsky’ s The Brothers Karamazov early on is a good example. After college, my job involved reading a lot of background materials for projects. Many nights I stayed awake till past midnight leafing through pages. ___17___ It helped me breeze through my reading requirements. However, for books I was genuinely passionate about, I switched to a slower pace, and still read one book at a time. ___18___ I no longer stick to one book, but jump between them, spending about half an hour on each. Currently, I’m reading six books in various stages, with more lined up to start soon. My speed reading skills help me scan quickly without losing comprehension. I can easily switch to slow reading mode whenever needed. Recently, I learnt from a journal that my previous reading method is known as “Blocked Practice”, which involves studying one topic thoroughly before moving on to another. ___19___ However, it tends to restrict how you apply knowledge in new and varied situations. On the other hand, the “mixing it up” approach, also referred to as “Interleaved Practice”, could produce dramatic, long-lasting learning benefits. By switching between topics, readers can make connections between ideas and skills. ___20___ Over time, readers could be more capable of solving problems critically. If this is true, then my evolution as a reader of books has been in the right direction all along. A. It helps widen perspectives. B This method has its limitations. C. That was when I took up speed reading. D. I’m not great at trying out different reading styles. E. That’s why it took me months to finish heavy books. F. Nowadays I’ ve acquired the habit of multiple book reading. G. This approach can be effective for mastering individual concepts. 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。 My father’s thrift (节俭) philosophy shaped my youth. Unlike peers receiving pocket money, I never got a penny — not from cruelty, but to build ___21___. Each morning, he’d note, “Mrs. Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr. Carter requires help ___22___ bottles.” I earned coins through ___23___ work in the neighborhood; sweeping leaves, shoveling snow and planting trees. Savings filled the tin under my bed, its weight showing my growing ___24___. Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill), ___25___ was exact and timely. When I lost two months’ earnings in a(n) ___26___ lemonade business, his only words were, “Live and learn.” At twelve, I considered this cruel; at thirty, I ___27___ its wisdom — true lessons grow through doing. Modern thrift education ___28___ saving, but ignores its key point: earning. Father believed “earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed” — a truth wealthy families overlook while ___29___ thrift. By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk, I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体) — earn through ___30___, save with intention, spend with care. This trio, ___31___ in classrooms, roots in blistered (起水泡的) hands and difficult situations. ___32___, supermarkets throw outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations. Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually — enough to feed all the hungry — while 800 million starve. This phenomenon ___33___ my Food Rescue project — redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to ___34___ deserted furniture for schools. Through such acts, thrift becomes social justice. As Father said, “Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era, thrift transforms from ___35___ discipline to collective duty. 21. A. self-control B. self-reliance C. self-improvement D. self-defense 22. A. breaking B. making C. delivering D. sorting 23. A. seasonal B. permanent C. dangerous D. voluntary 24. A. doubt B. fear C. pride D. respect 25. A. punishment B. repayment C. investment D. donation 26. A. failed B. expanding C. illegal D. profitable 27. A. ignore B. forget C. question D. value 28. A. gives up on B. focuses on C. benefits from D. moves beyond 29. A. opposing B. neglecting C. advocating D. realizing 30. A. labor B. creativity C. skills D. talents 31. A. understandable B. unteachable C. popular D. boring 32. A. Accidentally B. Occasionally C. Locally D. Temporarily 33. A. fuels B. delays C. replaces D. complicates 34. A. regain B. remake C. repair D. reuse 35. A. strict B. strong C. personal D. internal 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 U.S. National Museum of Asian Art has returned two volumes of ancient Chinese silk manuscript (手稿) to China, which arrived in Beijing on Sunday ___36___ nearly 80 years abroad. This manuscript, whose value experts say is ___37___ (compare) to that of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the West, is the oldest Chinese silk writing found so far and the only ___38___ (know) one from the Warring States Period found in China. The name, Zidanku Silk manuscript, came from the site ___39___ it was stolen by grave robbers. It was then taken illegally to the U. S. in 1946. China’s ambassador to the U. S. said that the manuscript has over 900 characters ___40___ is full of myths and numbers. He said ___41___ return of the two volumes is a cultural milestone and a testament (证明) to China-U.S. cooperation in heritage protection and that the move ___42___ (bring) new vitality to people-to-people exchanges and friendship. He also added that when the two countries work together on the basis of ___43___ (equal) and respecting each other, they can achieve important results that help both sides and others. An expert in international law mentioned that it is difficult to get back China’s lost cultural items overseas because many of them ___44___ (lose) over a long time for different reasons, and they are spread out. He said it is essential ___45___ (make) a full list of these lost items and study where they came from and how they were moved. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校新来的外教David因故未能参加学校开学典礼，但在新老师介绍环节进行了微信视频通话。请你就此事给学校英文广播站投稿，内容包括： (1) 有趣的视频通话过程； (2) 你的期望和祝福。 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。 WeChat in English ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 In a house far from the city lived John and his mother. John’s only hobby was wandering in the nearby picturesque forest. In its center was a shiny clear lake with schools of fish dancing in it. Lovely animals such as deer or rabbits were playing around and cute birds were singing in trees. Fascinated by the beauty and liveliness of nature, he desired to become a great artist and present all the breath-taking scenes to the world. John studied in the local primary school. Life was not easy for John and his mom after his father died. Knowing what hard work his mother did to make ends meet, John really didn’t want his mother to worry. His mother knew the significance of education in life but she was against his dream of becoming an artist. “The profession of artist can’t aid a person in meeting his daily expenses,” she would say. But as each day passed, John’s dream became more passionate. Due to the living circumstances, even buying some new colors would be a luxury. John only used the worn drawing file and limited colors for his daily practice. Though lacking fine painting materials, he never gave up drawing. He spent a significant amount of time staying in the forest, secretly perfecting his craft. With continuous hard work and a distinct gift for art, he drew beautifully. One day John read about a competition being held in the town, whose deadline was only two days away. He got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire but he was in a dilemma (两难境地) as for the competition he needed special paints and some brushes. He didn’t have the courage to ask his mother for money as he knew her prejudice against art. That evening his mom returned from work and handed him a few paper notes, saying, “This is for your lunch at school next month.” The money was enough for his desired materials! John’s face lit up. 注意： 1. 续写词数应150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A week later, a phone call came to John’s home. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 雅礼中学2026届高三月考试卷 (一) 英 语 本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分，共10页。时量120分钟。满分150分。 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。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. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是答案C。 1. What kind of movies does the woman like best? A. Action movies. B. Musicals. C. Science fiction. 2. What was the weather like during the vacation? A. Rainy. B. Cool. C. Too hot. 3. What time is it probably now? A. About 1:00 p.m. B. About 2:00 p.m. C. About 3:00 p.m. 4. What event are the speakers talking about? A. A flower show. B. An art show. C. A concert. 5. What-attracts the woman most about the phone? A. The camera. B. The touchscreen. C. The GPS system. 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. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman? A. He wants to watch TV. B. He has a pain in his knee. C. He wishes to play with Helen. 7. What will the woman probably do next? A. Stay at home. B. Do some exercise. C. Take Harry to hospital. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did the man lose control of the car? A. Because he had a bet with others. B. Because he probably hit an icy patch. C. Because he wanted to drive around the corner. 9. How was the driver of the other car? A. She was nothing serious. B. She was frightened at the news. C. She was carried away in an ambulance. 10. What did the man probably want to do at last? A. Call the police. B. Go to hospital. C. Call his family. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant. 12. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours. 13. Who is Alice going to call? A. Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the competition try to find this year? A. The best dancer. B. The best actor. C. The best singer. 15. How should people enter the competition? A. By fax. B. By phone. C. Through the Internet. 16. What time does the sports hall close this week? A. At 10:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m. 17. What does the woman say about the new swimming pool? A. It will be free for the first week. B. It needs to be booked in advance. C. It is much bigger than the old one. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why aren’t more people willing to talk about work? A. Because they are fully occupied. B. Because they become lazier than before. C. Because they think working stress is too heavy. 19. What kind of job is not mentioned as an occupation? A. Engineer. B. Doctor. C. Cleaner. 20. What attitude should we take towards-ordinary work? A. Indifferent. B. Respectful. C. Sympathetic. 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. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 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. C 18. F 19. G 20. A 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. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 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. after 37. comparable      38. known 39. where      40. and 41. the      42. brings 43. equality 44. were lost 45. to make 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】 WeChat in English Our new foreign teacher David missed the opening ceremony, but he joined us via WeChat video during the new teacher introduction. With a big smile, he greeted us warmly, showing his enthusiasm. Then he briefly introduced himself, sharing his interests and teaching plans. His humorous words made us laugh and feel at ease. I sincerely hope David can quickly adapt to our school life and bring us a wonderful learning experience. May he enjoy his time here and achieve great success in teaching. This WeChat video was truly a special and memorable start for us. 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money. Hastily, he bought paper and pens for painting, and then dashed to the completion. After signing up for it, he was given the task. It was his time. He was deeply absorbed in his work, forgetting everything around him. After finishing his task, he went home, with birds singing for him. Every day, he looked forward to the result happily and anxiously, though he felt hungry. It seemed that the time stopped. A week later, a phone call came to John’s home. Hearing what the man said, his mother felt puzzled, not knowing how his son had done it, because she knew it needed money. As soon as John arrived home, his mother told him the news, and waited for his explanation. Knowing the truth, her eyes welled up with tears. Hugging her son tightly, she apologized to him. 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