江苏省灌南县2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试题

2025~2026学年第一学期期中调研试卷 高二英语试卷 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关问题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What would the man like? A. Some chicken. B. A cup of tea. C. A bowl of soup. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Bookseller and customer. 3. Which kind of programs does David like best? A. Entertainment. B. Finance. C. Sport. 4. How will the woman go to work today? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a library. C. In a hotel. 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。 6. What is the man doing? A. Cooking. B. Eating. C. Fishing. 7. What will the woman do with the fish? A. Set them free. B. Cook them for dinner. C. Store them in the fridge. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What are the speakers waiting for? A. The sunrise. B. The shooting stars. C. Their mother's gifts. 9. What does the woman hope to be? A. An astronaut. B. An engineer. C. A news broadcaster. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Where does the woman want to go at first? A. To a concert. B. To an exhibition. C. To a theater. 11 What do the speakers finally decide to do this weekend? A. Go dancing. B. Enjoy a play. C. Go roller skating. 12. Which restaurant will the speakers go to? A. An Indian one. B. A Chinese one. C. A Japanese one. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. Who is the woman shopping for? A. Her mother. B. Her brother. C. Her father. 14. What does the woman end up buying? A. A shirt. B. A black tie. C. Trousers and a belt. 15. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. 16. What does the man advise the woman to do at last? A Call her parents. B. Keep the receipt. C. Return the British trousers. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What does the speaker say about the teachers at the camps? A. Qualified. B. Young. C. Strict. 18. Which activity is arranged during the trip to Canada? A. Going to the green jungle. B. Visiting famous museums. C. Learning about architecture. 19. How long will the trip to Italy last? A. 10 days. B. 8 days. C. 7 days. 20. What is the aim of the English Summer Camps? A. To learn English happily. B. To avoid making mistakes. C. To speak English perfectly. 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 New Semester, New Clubs! To enrich campus life, several new student clubs are now recruiting members. Detailed information about each club is provided in the table below. Scan the QR code to sign up! Club Name Meeting Time Main Activities Advisor What You’ll Gain A. Future Innovators Wednesday 4:00-5:30 PM 3D printing, simple robotics, brainstorming solutions for everyday problems Mr. Wang (Computer Science) Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and creative thinking skills. B. Global Voices Friday 4:00-5:00 PM Discussing global news, simulating international conferences, cultural exchange Ms. Li (English) A broader world view, improved public speaking, and cross-cultural understanding. C. Green Ambassadors Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM Campus recycling projects, gardening, raising awareness about environmental issues Mr. Chen (Biology) Practical knowledge about sustainability and a chance to make our campus greener. D. Digital Storytellers Tuesday 4:30-6:00 PM Learning photography, video editing, and creating short documentaries Ms. Zhang (Art) Skills Skills to capture and share stories through digital media creatively. 1. Which club will Lihua afraid of speaking in public join? A. Future Innovators. B. Global Voices. C. Green Ambassadors. D. Digital Storytellers. 2. What is the aim of this article? A. To enrich students’ campus life. B. To recruit some members for clubs. C. To introduce some clubs to students. D. To develop students’ environmental awareness. 3. What do these clubs have in common? A. They teach students practical skills. B. They have students study all subjects. C. They all have activities in the afternoon. D. They guide students to protect environment. B I used to believe charity was about grand gestures and measurable results, something best left to professionals. That changed one rainy afternoon in a city park. An elderly man, Mr. Dawson, sat on the same bench every day, feeding pigeons with crumbs he brought in a paper bag. His clothes were worn but neat. Most people hurried past, barely noticing him. To me, he was just part of the park’s scenery. One day, a young boy, no more than seven, approached Mr. Dawson. He wasn’t asking for money or food. Instead, he pointed excitedly at the pigeons, asking, “Which one is the boss?” Mr. Dawson’s eyes crinkled into a smile. He spent the next ten minutes explaining the pigeons’ social hierarchy (等级制度), giving some of them names. The boy listened, utterly absorbed. The next day, the boy returned, this time with a friend. “Show them which one you named Captain!” he begged. Mr. Dawson did, and soon he was holding a small audience of three children, his voice animated. I started noticing something. The bench, once a place of solitude, now radiated a gentle energy. The children didn’t see a lonely old man; they saw a storyteller, a pigeon expert. Curious, I finally sat beside him one Thursday. I learned he had been a history teacher. His wife had passed away, and his children lived far away. “These kids,” he said, nodding toward a small group now drawing pigeons with chalk on the pavement, “they remind me of my classroom. They think I’m giving them something-stories about birds. But they have no idea what they’re giving me.” I realized then that I had witnessed the essence of true charity. It wasn’t about the crumbs in the paper bag. It was about the invisible exchange of warmth and purpose. Mr. Dawson offered his time and knowledge; the children offered their genuine curiosity and attention. They had unwittingly built a tiny community around a park bench, healing a silent loneliness not with pity, but with shared moments of simple, human connection. 4. How did the writer initially view Mr. Dawson? A. As a lonely and pitiful old man. B. As a familiar but unnoticed man. C. As a professional who was good at charity. D. As an interesting storyteller and pigeon expert. 5. What was the immediate change caused by the young boy's action? A. Mr. Dawson started to be excited. B. Mr. Dawson's loneliness was broken. C. Mr. Dawson's routine was interrupted. D. The author decided to join Mr. Dawson. 6. What did Mr. Dawson truly receive from the children? A. Pity for his lonely situation. B. Food and crumbs for the pigeons. C. A sense of being needed and purpose. D. Praise for his knowledge about history. 7. What is the true charity from this experience? A. It lies in the sincere interaction and connection. B. It requires professional skills and a lot of money. C. It is a visible, one-way act of giving material things. D. It is best performed by children because of their innocence. C Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future; it is rapidly changing our present. While much attention is given to its benefits, a growing number of voices are raising concerns about a less obvious problem: its enormous demand for energy and the resulting environmental cost. Training and running powerful AI models, especially the large ones that handle complex tasks like generating text or recognizing images, requires immense computing power. This computing power depends on massive data centers-buildings filled with thousands of computers running non-stop. These data centers consume electricity on a scale comparable to small cities. A recent study suggested that training a single advanced AI model can consume more electricity than 100 homes use in an entire year. As AI contains more products, from search engines to smart home devices, this energy demand is only expected to rise sharply. This leads to a critical question: where does all this electricity come from? If the energy powering AI comes from burning fossil fuels like coal and gas, it contributes significantly to carbon emissions, which worsen climate change. While some tech companies are committed to using renewable energy, such as solar or wind power, the global energy grid is not yet green enough. The rapid expansion of AI could therefore put a huge strain on our energy resources and slow down the transition to cleaner energy. Furthermore, AI systems also have a hidden physical cost. The powerful computer chips needed for AI generate a lot of heat and need advanced cooling systems, which themselves use vast amounts of water. In regions already facing water shortages, a large data center can impact local water supplies. Additionally, the hardware behind AI has a limited lifespan. The constant need for newer, faster chips creates a cycle of electronic waste, which is difficult to recycle and often ends up in landfills, polluting the soil and water. Professor Elara Vance, an environmental scientist, comments, “We are rightfully excited about AI's potential to solve complex problems, including climate change. But we must be cautious. We cannot ignore the possibility that the tool we are using to fight a crisis might simultaneously be making that crisis worse. We need to develop more energy-efficient AI and ensure it is powered sustainably.” This presents a significant challenge for policymakers and tech companies alike: how to harness the power of AI without overheating our planet. 8. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A To explain how algorithms (运算法则) work in detail. B. To introduce the environmental impacts of AI. C. To list the various benefits of artificial intelligence. D. To predict the development of artificial intelligence. 9. Which of the following is skipped as a direct environmental cost of AI? A. The consumption of electricity on a large scale. B. The water consumption used for cooling systems. C. The air pollution caused by producing AI hardware. D. The emission of greenhouse gases from data centers. 10. What does Professor Elara Vance’s comment imply? A. AI technology is too dangerous to be further developed. B. The benefits of AI far outweigh its environmental costs. C. There is a contradiction in using AI to fight climate change. D. Technology companies have already solved the energy efficiency problem. 11. What is the author’s opinion about AI? A. Indifferent and judgmental. B. Opposed and critical. C. Enthusiastic and optimistic. D. Cautious and concerned. D When a new virus like the one that causes COVID-19 appears, developing a vaccine used to take many years. Scientists had to grow the virus in labs, which was a slow and difficult process. But a new type of vaccine, called messenger RNA (MRNA) vaccine, has changed everything. This technology was used to create effective COVID-19 vaccines in record time. It works like a set of instructions that teaches our own bodies how to defend themselves. This breakthrough is not just for COVID-19; it gives hope for fighting other diseases like flu, cancer, and HIV in the future. So, how does it work? Traditional vaccines often put a impaired or inactive germ into our body to train our immune system. MRNA vaccines are different. They do not contain the virus itself. Instead, they carry a small piece of genetic instructions called MRNA. These instructions tell our body’s cells to make a harmless piece of protein that looks like a part of the virus. Our immune system sees this protein, recognizes it as something that shouldn’t be there, and learns how to make antibodies to fight it. If the real virus ever enters our body, our immune system is already prepared to destroy it quickly. After giving the instructions, the MRNA breaks down naturally and leaves the body. It does not enter the nucleus of our cells or change our DNA in any way. The biggest advantage of MRNA technology is its speed and simplicity. Once scientists know the genetic code of a virus, they can quickly design the MRNA instructions in a lab. This is much faster than older methods. Because of this, scientists are now researching how to use MRNA to teach the body to fight cancer by targeting cancer cells, or to make better vaccines for diseases like malaria. This simple idea — giving our bodies a set of instructions to protect themselves — has opened a new chapter in medicine. 12. How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph? A. By stating a problem simply. B. By explaining a complex process. C. By focusing on a single achievement. D. By comparing old and new methods. 13. What does the underlined word mean? A. Weakened. B. Improved. C. Modified. D. Transformed. 14. What can we infer from the passage? A. MRNA vaccines contain relative virus. B. MRNA enter the cells and change DNA. C. MRNA vaccines fight against all diseases. D. MRNA vaccines can be designed quickly. 15. What is the best title for this passage? A. The breakthrough of MRNA Vaccines. B. The development of MRNA Vaccines. C. The advantages of MRNA Vaccines. D. The principles of MRNA Vaccines. 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。 Making tough decisions is a part of life. Whether it’s choosing a university, changing a career path, or ending a friendship, these choices can leave us feeling confused. While there’s no magic formula, a thoughtful approach can make the process clearer and less stressful. Firstly, give yourself a clear picture. ____16____ Write down all your options. Then, for each one, list the potential benefits and drawbacks. Seeing your thoughts on paper can prevent them from swirling endlessly in your mind and help you visualize the outcomes more objectively. ____17____ It’s easy to get caught up in what others expect from you — your parents, teachers, or friends. However, this decision is ultimately yours. Ask yourself: “What do I truly want? What values are most important to me?” Aligning your choice with your own core values is key to long-term satisfaction. Don’t underestimate the power of seeking different perspectives. ____18____ Talk to people you trust-mentors family members, or friends who have faced similar dilemmas. They might offer insights or ask questions you haven’t considered, which can shed new light on your options. Avoid making a quick choice. For significant decisions, if possible, allow yourself a specific period to reflect, like 24 or 48 hours. This creates necessary space between the impulse to decide and the final action. ____19____ Finally, remember that few decisions are truly ever lasting. ____20____ What seems like a perfect path today might need adjustment tomorrow. The goal is not to find the one “perfect” choice, but to make the best decision you can with the information and self-awareness you have at this moment. A. Listen to your inner voice. B. Gather as much information as you can. C. Life is unpredictable and full of changes. D. This doesn’t mean you should ignore advice. E. Start by defining the decision you need to make. F. We often fear making the “wrong” choice forever. G. It prevents knee-jerk (本能的) reactions and often brings a sense of calm clarity. 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。 The Unseen Roots I used to believe that success happened over night. I would see a brilliant performer or a successful scientist and think they were just ____21____. I admired the beautiful flower but never ____22____ the long, hard growth under the ground. This belief started to change the summer I turned sixteen, when I decided to grow a sunflower. I planted the seed in a sunny spot, watered it ____23____ every morning, and waited anxiously for it to sprout. Days passed. Nothing appeared. I almost ____24____, thinking the seed was dead. But my father encouraged me to be ____25____. “The most important work,” he said, “is happening where you can’t see it. The seed is growing roots deep into the earth, ____26____ itself for the growth above.” He was right. A week later, a small green shoot finally ____27____ through the soil. It grew quickly, reaching for the sun. By the end of the summer, it stood tall and bright. I was ____28____. But I also learned a humbling lesson. The part that made this magnificent growth possible — the root system — was completely hidden underground. It was the real ____29____ of the flower’s strength. That sunflower taught me more about life than any textbook. I started to _____30_____ this lesson to my own studies. Instead of envying classmates who got good grades, I began to focus on building my own “roots”. Progress was slow and often _____31_____. There were no instant results. But I _____32_____ going. Months later, when I finally _____33_____ a good score on an important English test, my classmates thought I was just “lucky”. But I knew the truth. My success wasn’t an accident. It was the direct result of all the unseen, quiet work I had put in, _____34_____ the sunflower growing its roots in the dark soil. True growth, I realized, takes place in the dark, through patient, daily effort. It requires us to _____35_____ on the unseen roots. 21. A. lucky B. insistent C. determined D. struggling 22. A. cared about B. came about C. gave out D. thought about 23. A. fundamentally B. literally C. faithfully D. gracefully 24. A. gave up B. gave out C. got across D. laid out 25. A. enthusiastic B. professional C. persuasive D. patient 26. A. proceeding B. ranking C. persuading D. preparing 27. A. broke B. committed C. sprang D. arose 28. A. excited B. stressed C. puzzled D. touched 29. A. resource B. reason C. source D. cause 30. A. attach B. apply C. adapt D. adopt 31. A. unpredictable B. irregular C. invisible D. inevitable 32. A. tried on B. kept on C. took up D. focused on 33. A. investigated B. achieved C. opposed D. participated 34. A. with B. unlike C. as D. like 35. A. work B. count C. base D. stick 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。 A recent national survey ____36____ (reveal) that roughly three out of four high school students wear glasses, fueling ____37____ (concern) about eyesight problems among China's youth. The figures disturb the school authorities, ____38____ have decided to tackle this problem head-on. No. 9 High School is one of those that have gone to great lengths to protect students' eyes, ____39____ (come) up with many effective solutions. It is important for eyes to get regular breaks throughout the day, ____40____ students at No. 9 High School are advised to stop for a few minutes in the middle of their study and look at distant objects. Instead of studying for long hours, students are ____41____ (active) encouraged to go outdoors and enjoy themselves in the sun. School facilities have also been improved to provide students with ____42____ eye-friendly environment. The school has adjusted all the lights to make sure the classrooms are well lit. In the computer room, computers are placed at least 50 centimetres away from students. In the library, new chairs can be adjusted to ensure that students read in the best siting position. The school has also taken action ____43____ (make) everyone aware of the ways to improve eye health. They have sent out information advising all parents on how to protect their children's eyes. At the same time, students have been trained to recognize signs of eyesight problems ____44____ (they). All of these measures are helping reduce eyesight problems. No. 9 High School is leading the way for other schools with its ____45____ (impression) forward thinking on eye health. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，受学生会委托，用英文写一封倡议书，倡议大家健康作息，杜绝熬夜。内容包括： 1. 健康作息的重要性； 2. 熬夜危害； 3. 给出建议。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 Dear fellow students, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students’ Union 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。 I knew healing my relationship with Dad was vital, but how to go about it was another story. At the time the gulf between us seemed insurmountable (无法逾越的). My feelings of being criticized and rejected by Dad were my deepest wound. In my early years I was the apple of his eye, and he was a hero in my childhood. We played sports and games, and often went fishing together. As adolescence approached, however, everything changed. It became clear that I was determined to forge my own path, one completely different from his expectation. In school I was having behavioral problems, being a class joker and breaking all the rules. And having my parents read my school report was a nightmare for me. Sometimes I was punished. Their disapproval made me feel even worse. Punishments only added to the hurt. My dad had no idea how to deal with me. He became silent and distant, setting a wall and pretending that he didn’t care. That was even more painful to me than my mother’s voiced disapproval. I hated him for that, and pretended that I didn’t want anything to do with him. We lived under the same roof, but we were a thousand miles away from each other. I continued to have trouble with school until the time I chose to drop out and pursue my interests in music. I became totally focused on my spiritual growth, which sent shivers (寒颤) through my father’s mind. There were many hard feelings between us, feelings that hardened as time went by. For much of my twenties, I went about my life without much of a relationship with my dad. We had stopped trying to change each other, but the walls remained, thick and cold between us. Things all began changing four years after mom told me it was time to deal with Dad. Hesitant for a long time, I finally took her advice and wrote my father a letter. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 After sending the letter, I felt a heavy weight on my mind. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I visited my father soon after receiving his letter. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025~2026学年第一学期期中调研试卷 高二英语试卷 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关问题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What would the man like? A. Some chicken. B. A cup of tea. C. A bowl of soup. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Bookseller and customer. 3. Which kind of programs does David like best? A. Entertainment. B. Finance. C. Sport. 4. How will the woman go to work today? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a library. C. In a hotel. 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。 6. What is the man doing? A. Cooking. B. Eating. C. Fishing. 7. What will the woman do with the fish? A. Set them free. B. Cook them for dinner. C. Store them in the fridge. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What are the speakers waiting for? A. The sunrise. B. The shooting stars. C. Their mother's gifts. 9. What does the woman hope to be? A. An astronaut. B. An engineer. C. A news broadcaster. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Where does the woman want to go at first? A. To a concert. B. To an exhibition. C. To a theater. 11. What do the speakers finally decide to do this weekend? A. Go dancing. B. Enjoy a play. C. Go roller skating. 12. Which restaurant will the speakers go to? A. An Indian one. B. A Chinese one. C. A Japanese one. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. Who is the woman shopping for? A. Her mother. B. Her brother. C. Her father. 14. What does the woman end up buying? A. A shirt. B. A black tie. C. Trousers and a belt. 15. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. 16. What does the man advise the woman to do at last? A. Call her parents. B. Keep the receipt. C. Return the British trousers. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What does the speaker say about the teachers at the camps? A. Qualified. B. Young. C. Strict. 18. Which activity is arranged during the trip to Canada? A. Going to the green jungle. B. Visiting famous museums. C. Learning about architecture. 19. How long will the trip to Italy last? A. 10 days. B. 8 days. C. 7 days. 20. What is the aim of the English Summer Camps? A. To learn English happily. B. To avoid making mistakes. C. To speak English perfectly. 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. B 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A 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. A 18. D 19. G 20. C 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. A 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 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. has revealed 37. concerns 38. who 39. coming 40. so 41. actively 42. an 43. to make 44. themselves 45. impressive 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 fellow students, Healthy schedules are vital for our physical and mental well-being, as they boost energy, improve focus, and help us perform better in studies. A balanced routine lays a solid foundation for a productive campus life. Staying up late, however, harms our health severely: it weakens immunity, causes fatigue, and impairs memory. What’s worse, it may lead to mood swings that affect both ourselves and those around us. Let’s take action now. Try to go to bed before 11 pm and wake up early, and avoid screen time before sleep. By sticking to healthy habits, we can embrace a more vibrant life! The Students’ Union 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: After sending the letter, I felt a heavy weight on my mind. Would he receive it? How would he respond? I waited for his reply, nervously opening up the mail each day. Days later, his response arrived. I read the letter again and again, disbelief washing over me — it wasn’t the distant, silent dad I knew but someone wise, tender, approachable. I plucked up my courage and called him. We both fumbled for words, but couldn’t find any. Finally, a shaky “I love you” passed between us before we hung up, both overwhelmed by the weight of the moment. His words had stirred a deep desire for me to see him, to seek for the love that we had lost for so long. I visited my father soon after receiving his letter. My time with my father was sweet and meaningful. We sat on the porch, the familiar scent of cut grass and old wood filling the air. The awkwardness of the past seemed to melt away, replaced by a shared history of laughter, tears, and the unspoken desire for connection. Though our paths had been apart, they were now coming back together. It was a conversation filled with a quiet understanding. It was a conversation filled with shared openness. It was a conversation filled with unexpected warmth. Together, we stepped forward on a journey towards healing and forgiveness between a father and a son. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $