宁夏普通高中2025-2026学年高二上学期学业质量监测英语联考试题

2025年宁夏普通高中学业质量监测 高二年级英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上规定位置，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在指定位置上。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试题上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 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C。 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a teacher’s office. C. In a classroom. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Parent and child. 3. Where did Steve go in the summer? A. China. B. Australia. C. Mexico. 4. When will the flight arrive? A. At 18:20. B. At 18:35. C. At 18:50. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A travel plan. B. The weather. C. A news report. 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 did the boy lose? A. His backpack. B. His wallet. C. His mobile phone. 7. Where does the girl suggest looking for it? A. In the dining room. B. In the classroom. C. In the lost and found. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。 8. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Weekend trip. B. School activities. C. Homework assignment. 9. What will the students do on Saturday morning? A. Plant trees. B. Clean up the riverbank. C. Provide lunch boxes. 10. What did the organizer tell them to bring? A. Raincoats. B. Plastic bottles. C. gloves and water. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。 11. What sport does the woman like best now? A. Table tennis. B. Ice-skating. C. Snow skiing. 12. Where does the man usually play table tennis? A. At school. B. At home. C. At the gym. 13. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman is a student. B. The man’s father is a sportsman. C. The woman’s parents play table tennis. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。 14. How did the woman know about the apartment? A. From a friend. B. From the former renter. C. From an advertisement. 15. When will the apartment be cleaned? A. Tomorrow morning. B. In five days. C. In ten days. 16. What does the man think of the apartment? A. It isn’t furnished. B. It’s in need of repair. C. It’s quite convenient. 17. What may the woman be angry with? A. Moving house. B. Fixing things. C. Walking to buy things. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。 18. What is the speaker’s mother? A. A designer. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. 19 What did the speaker do first after he left high school? A. He got a full-time job. B. He took a business course. C. He went to London straight away. 20 What difficulty did the speaker have in New York? A. He missed his parents. B. His parents didn’t support him. C. He could not start a company there. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Discover Glasgow With its lively music, rich Scottish history, and exciting events, Glasgow is a must-visit place for travelers who want to explore this beautiful city. A Fascinating History Glasgow is a treasure of Scottish history, where the Middle Ages comes alive at the city’s oldest building — Glasgow Cathedral (大教堂). Visit the People’s Palace to experience life in old Glasgow, or explore the city’s parks and landscapes that tell stories from centuries past. A walk along the River Clyde shows how shipbuilding once made the city world-famous. You can also stop by the Glasgow Museum, which combines art, nature, and history under one roof. World-Class Music Glasgow truly earns its title as a UNESCO City of Music, offering top performances full of energy. The famous Celtic Connections Festival brings wonderful folk and jazz music to sites like Barrowlands and the Royal Concert Hall. To experience real Scottish culture, don’t miss the World Pipe Band Championships in August, where bands from around the world play their bagpipes (风笛) together, creating an unforgettable celebration of music and tradition. Street musicians often fill the city center with cheerful tunes, adding to the joyful atmosphere. Energetic Events If you enjoy sports, you can watch the World athletics Indoor Championships from March 1-3, featuring exciting track and field competitions. In August, Glasgow will host the 82nd Worldcon, the world’s oldest gathering for science fiction fans. The Glasgow Film Festival (May 28-June 10) is becoming one of the UK’s leading film events, showing excellent new movies. Visitors can easily reach all places by public transport or on foot, making city exploration convenient and fun. 1. Where can visitors learn about people’s daily life in old Glasgow? A. Glasgow Cathedral. B. The River Clyde. C. The People’s Palace. D. The Glasgow Museum. 2. What does the World Pipe Band Championships mainly show about Glasgow? A. Its modern lifestyle. B. Its traditional dances. C. Its deep Scottish culture. D. Its growing sports spirit. 3. When is the best time to visit Glasgow for science fiction lovers? A. March. B. May. C. June. D. August. B Huang Danian was born in Nanning, Guangxi, in 1958. As a boy, he showed an unusual gift in science. At 11, he made a sextant (六分仪) by himself, which could measure things very accurately. In 1982, when graduating from college, he wrote in his classmates’ albums: “It is our responsibility to make China strong again.” This promise guided his whole life. In 1992, Huang went to the UK for further study with government support. He became a top scientist in geophysics, enjoying a good salary and a comfortable life in a big house. However, he never forgot his motherland or his youthful promise. In 2009, learning that China urgently needed deep-earth exploration technology, he gave up his comfortable life abroad and returned without hesitation. At Jilin University, he worked tirelessly with his team. Facing foreign technological blockades (封锁), he visited many research institutes, moved into his office, and often traveled for work over 160 days a year. Once, he passed out on a plane but still held his computer tightly, showing his great devotion. Through years of effort, Huang led his team to achieve remarkable breakthroughs. They developed the “Crust-1” drill, able to reach 10,000 meters underground, making China one of the top three countries in deep drilling. They also mastered airborne gravity gradiometer technology, making China the second country to possess it. In only 5 years, they completed research that usually took two decades, filling key gaps in space, deep-earth, and undersea exploration. In 2016, Huang was diagnosed with liver cancer. The night before surgery, he was still writing recommendation letters for his students. On January 8, 2017, he passed away at the age of 58. People honored him as “Hardworking Huang,” who devoted his last seven years to China’s progress. In 2024, he was awarded the national title “People’s Educator.” His spirit continues to inspire future generations and light the way for China’s scientific development. 4. What does Huang’s making of a sextant at age 11 mainly show? A. His early talent for science. B. His interest in scientific studies. C. His strong sense of responsibility. D. His dream of becoming a physicist. 5. Why did Huang give up his life in the UK in 2009? A. He hoped to live closer to his family. B. He wanted to keep his youthful promise. C. He planned to change his research direction. D. He was attracted by a higher salary in China. 6. What can we know about Huang’s work after returning to China? A. It required him to travel daily. B. He finished the research later than expected. C. It was very difficult and tiring. D. He solved technological challenges with ease. 7. Which of the following best describes Huang according to the last paragraph? A. Confident. B. Humorous. C. Creative. D. Selfless. C Academic stress means the anxiety and pressure that come from school and studying. It is often related to homework, exams, reading, and competitions. Students who cannot balance their studies with family, friends, and social life usually feel more stressed and may even lose interest in learning. Recently, researchers from Imperial College London carried out a research to study academic stress among senior high school students. A total of 355 students from both cities and rural areas took part in the research. The study showed that, out of 355 students, 35 students (10.02%) had high academic stress, 150 students (42.53%) had average stress, and 69 students (19.43%) had low stress. The study also found that boys reported more stress than girls, partly because parents often believe boys should be able to take care of family belongings or business in the future. The study also found that students in city schools had more stress than those in rural schools. City students often face too much homework, projects, sports, and extra classes. Teachers and parents want them to do well in everything, expect them to perform several tasks at the same time, and value them mostly for their achievements. This heavy pressure makes it difficult for students to relax and enjoy learning. Dr. Henry, one of the researchers, explained the significance of the study: “Our findings can help teachers and parents understand the situation of academic stress among senior high school students. Teachers are supposed to create a caring and supportive learning environment to help students with their study problems. Parents should encourage them along the way and appreciate their children’s hard work, so that students feel inspired to perform well and experience less stress in daily life.” 8. What percentage of the students suffered from academic stress? A. 10.02%. B. 71.98%. C. 42.53%. D. 19.43%. 9. What can be inferred about education in city schools? A. It focuses more on achievements. B. It values students’ mental health. C. It is more creative and inspiring. D. It offers more freedom to students. 10. What does Dr. Henry suggest parents do? A. Expect their children to value their achievements. B. Help their children deal with their study problems. C. Create a supportive learning environment at school. D. Appreciate their children’s hard work and inspire them. 11. Where is the passage most likely taken from? A. A fashion magazine. B. A research journal. C. A travel guidebook. D. A sports newspaper. D Many people miss the sweet, rich taste of the tomatoes they ate in childhood and wonder why store-bought ones today have little flavor. The main reason is that modern farming has focused more on producing large amounts than on improving taste. But Chinese scientists have recently made an important discovery that may soon change this. A team led by Professor Hang Sanwen from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has found a way to bring back the delicious flavor of tomatoes without lowering production. They discovered how to genetically (基因上地) “release the sugar brake” in tomatoes, making them much sweeter while still keeping high production. This breakthrough solves a long-standing problem in farming — how to achieve both good quantity and good quality. The study began with taste tests of more than 100 types of tomatoes. Scientists identified 33 key compounds (化合物) that create flavor. They then examined these compounds in 400 tomato varieties from around the world and carried out detailed genetic research. In the process, they found 49 genes linked to tomato flavor, including two that control sugar levels. The key discovery was that turning off these two genes could raise sugar levels by up to 30%. More importantly, this change does not affect the tomatoes’ size, look, or production. “This result shows the possibility of using the great genetic variety found in wild species, which has been partly lost in cultivated (人工种植的) varieties, to improve modern ones,” said Christophe Rothan, a fruit biologist at the French National Institute of Agricultural Research. The study comes at the right time, as more people are asking for better-tasting vegetables. Thanks to this research, suppliers may be able to offer sweeter tomatoes without worrying about a drop in fruit weight or production. The team hopes that these improved tomatoes will reach the market in the near future, according to the study published in Nature. 12. What does the underlined phrase “release the sugar brake” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A. Stop making sugar. B. Speed up plant growth. C. Add man-made sweeteners. D. Raise sugar levels naturally. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about concerning the study? A. Its result. B. Its process. C. Its purpose. D. Its importance. 14. What is the author’s attitude toward the tomato genetic research? A Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Indifferent. 15. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. The Problem of Modern Tomatoes. B. The Journey of Tomato Cultivation. C. The Breakthrough of Tomato Genes. D. The Hidden Treasure of Wild Tomato. 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。 Building a Better Morning Routine A study found that more than a quarter of students aged six to sixteen were usually late due to their messy morning routines (惯例). ____16____. Here are some practical tips for creating a focused and effective morning routine. ____17____ The best way to make sure your morning runs smoothly is to prepare for it the night before. Check your timetable and pack what you need for school in your bag. Select books for the correct classes and check you have the necessities, like reading glass or a pencil case. Also, lay out your uniform and make your lunch ready. Wake up your way Some people wake up very easily, but others take more time to feel awake. If you’re not a morning person, give yourself extra time into your routine. Try to get up as soon as your alarm goes off. ____18____. For example, you could make your bed, stretch while listening to music, or enjoy a drink by the window. Eat a good breakfast Not everyone feels hungry when they wake in the morning. ____19____. After sleep, your body needs energy and eating breakfast helps you focus better in class. Foods like bread or porridge are good choices, and remember to drink something too. Stay organized Make a list of your morning tasks and do them in the same order each day. This includes brushing teeth, getting dressed, and checking your bag. ____20____. If you’re forgetful, make a list for you to check things off as you go. Soon, it will become your effective morning routine. A. Prepare the night before B. Solve the morning problems C. However, this changes when you start moving D. You might also help family members or feed pets E. Doing something right away can help you feel awake F. This common problem can be solved with better planning G. For example, you could try drinking water after waking up 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 will never forget the day when I made the biggest decision of my life. To follow my ____21____ of becoming a gymnast, I had to leave my home, friends, and everything I knew. With a suitcase and a heart full of ____22____, I took a train to a training camp far away. The first weeks were extremely ____23____. Every muscle hurt. Sometimes, a feeling of ____24____ would come over me, and I questioned my choice. In those moments, I would ____25____ my eyes and say, “You can do this.” My coach was strict. I spent hours ____26____ each move until it was perfect. Slowly, I began to see ____27____. The pain faded, and my movements grew stronger. I was improving. Then, disaster ____28____. During practice, I hurt my ankle. The doctor’s ____29____ was clear: rest for two weeks. But a big competition was near. I felt ____30____. Still, I refused to consider ____31____. I trained my upper body and practiced in my mind. The competition day came. As I stood on the mat, I took a deep ____32____. My performance was not just moves; it was the ____33____ of my journey. When I finished, the crowd cheered loudly. I then ____34____ the true meaning of it all: it wasn’t about winning, but about who I had become. I had found wings inside me — wings to fly over any ____35____ in life. 21. A. dream B. plan C. change D. mistake 22. A. doubt B. hope C. courage D. sadness 23. A. boring B. difficult C. interesting D. pleasant 24. A. confidence B. loneliness C. excitement D. disappointment 25. A. open B. rub C. close D. cover 26. A. creating B. imagining C. practicing D. discussing 27. A. progress B. evidence C. program D. success 28. A. ended B. left C. continued D. occurred 29. A. order B. advice C. idea D. help 30. A. proud B. calm C. hopeless D. nervous 31. A. giving off B. taking up C. giving up D. taking in 32. A. rest B. break C. thought D. breath 33. A. story B. information C. example D. effect 34. A. discovered B. understood C. believed D. explained 35. A. sorrow B. choice C. success D. challenge 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 Helan Inkstone(贺兰砚), which is made from ____36____ unique stone found only in the Helan Mountain area, is a special cultural treasure from Ningxia, China. For more than 1,500 years, Chinese ____37____(painter) and calligraphers have used this inkstone in their work. They value it not only for its practical use but also for its cultural meaning. Each inkstone is unique, showing the rich history and artistic spirit of China. Making a Helan Inkstone ____38____(require) great skills and patience. First, experienced craftsmen(匠人) ____39____(careful) choose the right stones from the mountain. They examine the color and the texture to find the best materials. Then, they begin the long process of carving(雕刻). ____40____(use) special tools, they slowly shape the hard stone into a beautiful and functional inkstone. They create delicate patterns on the surface, making each piece a work of art. This work demands both technical skills and ____41____(create) ideas. It can take several weeks to complete just one inkstone. Today, there are not many craftsmen ____42____ still practice this traditional art. It needs to ____43____(protect). Museums can put these inkstones on show. Schools can add it ____44____ their art classes. Through educational and cultural activities, more people will understand and appreciate this ancient art. Let us work together ____45____ (ensure) that the Helan Inkstone continues to be a treasured part of Chinese culture for generations to come. 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，想邀请外教Chris一起参加你校本周五组织的科技馆(Science Museum)研学活动。请给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 活动时间及地点; 2. 活动内容。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Oliver and his father were doing their weekly shopping in the nearby supermarket when he noticed a leather wallet on the ground. After picking it up curiously, Oliver found a bookstore logo on the surface, which reminded him of his part-time-job experience working at a bookstore during college. In addition, he found a large amount of cash and a business card with a phone number on it. Oliver and his father had been living a poor life all together although his father worked hard each day. Oliver had been struggling with unemployment while actively looking for a new job. “What if I keep the wallet?” he said to himself, the thought of financial relief crossing his mind. “I could use the money to do something.” Yet, a wave of guilt washed over him. “But Father would be annoyed if I…” he thought, holding the wallet tightly. Noticing his hesitation, Oliver’s father asked what was wrong. He told his father about the wallet and his inner struggle. With a gentle but firm voice, his father reminded him of the values, “We shouldn’t keep what isn’t ours, Oliver.” Oliver’s face turned red with a mix of emotions. “We have bills without steady income monthly, and this could be a turning point,” he responded. His father admitted their difficulties but encouraged him to think about the right thing to do, saying, “Returning it could bring you unexpected good luck.” Finally, Oliver decided to call the number on the business card. The owner was an elderly man, who was very grateful to take his wallet back. He explained that the money inside was prepared for his son Noah, which was important for his new business-a bookstore he was planning to open. As Oliver walked away, he felt a sense of fulfillment (成就感) from doing the right thing, but he continued to worry about his own job search and financial situation. 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。 Oliver received an unexpected phone call several weeks later. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oliver was appointed manager of Noah’s new bookstore soon . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025年宁夏普通高中学业质量监测 高二年级英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上规定位置，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在指定位置上。 3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试题上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 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C。 1. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a teacher’s office. C. In a classroom. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Parent and child. 3. Where did Steve go in the summer? A. China. B. Australia. C. Mexico. 4. When will the flight arrive? A. At 18:20. B. At 18:35. C. At 18:50. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A travel plan. B. The weather. C. A news report. 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 did the boy lose? A. His backpack. B. His wallet. C. His mobile phone. 7. Where does the girl suggest looking for it? A. In the dining room. B. In the classroom. C. In the lost and found. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。 8. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Weekend trip. B. School activities. C. Homework assignment. 9. What will the students do on Saturday morning? A. Plant trees. B. Clean up the riverbank. C. Provide lunch boxes. 10. What did the organizer tell them to bring? A. Raincoats. B. Plastic bottles. C. gloves and water. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。 11 What sport does the woman like best now? A. Table tennis. B. Ice-skating. C. Snow skiing. 12. Where does the man usually play table tennis? A. At school. B. At home. C. At the gym. 13. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman is a student. B. The man’s father is a sportsman. C. The woman’s parents play table tennis. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。 14. How did the woman know about the apartment? A. From a friend. B. From the former renter. C. From an advertisement. 15. When will the apartment be cleaned? A Tomorrow morning. B. In five days. C. In ten days. 16. What does the man think of the apartment? A. It isn’t furnished. B. It’s in need of repair. C. It’s quite convenient. 17. What may the woman be angry with? A. Moving house. B. Fixing things. C. Walking to buy things. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。 18. What is the speaker’s mother? A. A designer. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. 19. What did the speaker do first after he left high school? A. He got a full-time job. B. He took a business course. C. He went to London straight away. 20. What difficulty did the speaker have in New York? A. He missed his parents. B. His parents didn’t support him. C. He could not start a company there. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C 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. F 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. D 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. A 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. D 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. a 37. painters 38. requires 39. carefully 40. Using 41. creative 42. who##that 43. be protected 44. to 45. to ensure 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 Chris, I am writing to cordially invite you to join our school’s research trip to the Science Museum this Friday. The trip will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting at the school gate. We will visit the Science Museum, which features various interactive exhibitions on robotics and space exploration. The opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology together makes this trip particularly special. We plan to explore the exhibits, participate in science workshops, and watch a documentary. Your presence, bringing an international perspective, would surely make the day more meaningful. We look forward to your positive reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】示例： Oliver received an unexpected phone call several weeks later. It was from Noah, the elderly man’s son, who spoke in a happy and warm tone. “Your honesty really touched my father,” he said. “We are opening a bookstore next month and need someone we can trust to help run it.” Oliver’s heart beat fast — this was the chance he had been waiting for. When he said he didn’t have much experience, Noah laughed softly and replied, “Being a good person is more important.” Oliver felt very excited and agreed to meet for an interview. After hanging up, he remembered his father’s words about “good luck coming from doing the right thing”. Maybe life did reward those who made honest choices, even when it was difficult. Oliver was appointed manager of Noah’s new bookstore soon. The job not only helped with his money problems but also made him love books again. Noah, who admired Oliver’s hard work, even offered him a share of the store’s profits. As Oliver watched customers look through the books he had carefully chosen, he realized how one honest decision had changed his future. His father, both proud and playful, would say, “I told you it would work out.” Years later, when Oliver talked to a young worker who was having a hard time, he shared Noah’s lesson: “Good character opens doors that skills alone cannot.” The wallet he had once thought about keeping had, in the end, given him more than he had ever expected. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $