江西省南昌市东湖区南昌市第二中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题

南昌二中 2025-2026学年度上学期高二英语月考（二） 命题人：陈慧 审题人：敖仲玮 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas dinner. B. Their families. C. Christmas gifts. 2. How will the man go to Greenwich? A. By plane. B. By train. C. By boat. 3. Where are the speakers? A. In the street. B. In the post office. C. In the barber’s. 4. Who broke the milk bottle? A. The boy’s sister. B. The cat. C. The boy. 5. Why does the woman ask the man to come? A. She feels cold. B. She wants to order some food. C. She needs to change the soup. 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. How do the speakers know what is on at the cinema or theater tonight? A. From the Internet. B. From the newspaper. C. From the board in the cinema. 7. What will the speakers see? A. 2012. B. 2046. C. The Saving Private Ryan. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What attracts the woman most in the Classical Café? A. The waiters. B. The prices. C. The food. 9. What does Karl think of the German food festival? A. Boring. B. Wonderful. C. Just so-so. 10 What does Karl suggest the woman do? A. Learn to cook. B. Travel to German. C. Go to the food festival. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the man? A. An assistant. B. A policeman. C. A driver. 12. Why didn’t the woman park her car in the parking lot? A. It was almost full. B. She didn’t want to pay for it. C. She didn’t know there was one. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Drive away. B. Go to the police station. C. Show the man her license. 听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。 14. What is the survey about? A. Family life. B. Unusual hobbies. C. Holiday activities. 15. What does the man like to do? A. Stay at home. B. Visit art galleries. C. See his parents. 16. Where does the man’s wife prefer to go? A. The seaside. B. Castles. C. Ski areas. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。 17. How did the speaker help the old lady? A. He called her family. B. He took her to hospital. C. He carried the bags for her. 18. Why did the speaker tell the old lady a lie? A. To let his father see her. B. To please her and get paid. C. To make her accept his help. 19. Who is Ray Robert? A. A passerby. B. The old lady’s son. C. The speaker’s father. 20. What did the old lady do for Ray Robert? A. She looked after him. B. She helped his mother. C. She helped pay his schooling. 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 Children’s Discovery Museum General Information about Group Play Pricing Group Play $7/person Scholarships We offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required. Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship. Group Size We require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children, with a minimum of one chaperone required regardless of the group size being fewer than ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult. Group Play is for groups of 8 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options. Hours The Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open. Registration Policy Registration must be made at least two weeks in advance. Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple dates and start time options. Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days. Guidelines ·Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times. ·Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum. ·Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits. ·Use your indoor voice when at the Museum. 21. What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship? A. Prepay the admission fees. B. Take a survey after the visit. C. Schedule the visit on weekdays. D. Use the Museum’s transportation. 22. How many chaperones are needed for a group of 32 children to visit the Museum? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 23. What are children forbidden from doing at the Museum? A. Exploring the place alone. B. Talking with each other. C. Touching the exhibits. D. Using the computer. B A grandmother cooks chicken. A group of kids, aged 8 to 14, watch her make the dish. This cooking class is part of a “Summer Camp” in Southern California. At this camp, grandmas are in charge. Each week, they teach young campers how to cook a new dish and do crafts. “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab, who works at Olive Community Services that brings older adults together and created the camp. During the last week of the camp, a 9-year-old Janna learned how to use a sewing machine and make pockets. The camper had pressed hard on the machine’s pedal, making the needle move quickly. “Slowly,slowly,” Rahim,a grandma teaching the sewing class, said to her. The girl smiled when she made it. Rahim said the camp is “filling a gap” for kids. Many schools don’t teach these skills like cooking and sewing. Rahim also doesn’t get to spend much time with her grandchildren because they don’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” she said. The summer camp was organized through a partnership with the Golden Connections Club started by a 14-year-old high school student Leena to encourage teens and seniors to interact. She noticed that many students didn’t have the chance to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about challenges faced by senior adults, such as unfair treatment. The club organizes monthly lunches at Leena’s school. They invite the seniors to the school and discuss topics where both groups can learn from each other. One of the most valuable lessons they’ve shared with her is to live in the moment, and this has taken on new meaning for Leena. “The people we have right now, they’re not going to be with us forever,” she said. 24.What can we know about the Summer Camp? A. It is mainly about cooking. B. It offers jobs to teenagers. C. It is held on a monthly basis. D. It is in the charge of the seniors. 25.What do the underlined words “filling a gap”mean in paragraph 3? A. Providing engaging games. B. Offering nutritious meals. C. Teaching practical techniques. D. Organizing interactive activities. 26. What did Rahim think of teaching the sewing class at the camp? A. Refreshing. B. Fulfilling. C. Challenging. D. Pioneering. 27. What is the main purpose of the club? A. To pass down traditional recipes. B. To ensure an inclusive atmosphere. C. To improve elderly people’s welfare. D. To promote interaction between generations. C Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay”, but also to words referring to their favorite objects. “Bring me your ball” will often result in exactly that. But science has had trouble determining whether dogs really activate (激活) a mental image in their minds when they hear the name of an object. A new study has found that beyond being able to respond to commands like “roll over”, dogs can learn to connect words with specific objects—a relationship with language called referential understanding that had been unproven in dogs until now. The study involved 18 dogs and a procedure using electrodes (电极) attached to dogs’ heads to measure brain activity and register brain waves. Dog owners participating in the study would play a voice recording in which they said the name of their dog’s toy—like “ball” —and then they would show the dog an object. The researchers measured the dogs’ brain activity when the object in the recording matched the object that was displayed, and also when it differed. “We expected that if a dog really understands the meaning of the object’s word, it will expect to see that object. And if the owner shows a different one, there will be a so-called surprise reaction in the brain, ” Boros said. The study found a different brain pattern when the dogs were shown an object that matched the word, compared to when it didn’t—suggesting the animals formed a mental image of an object based on hearing the word for it. The study supports “theories of language evolution（进化）which actually say that referential understanding is not necessarily unique to humans,” added Magyari, an associate professor at the University of Stavanger in Norway. While the study has received praise, some experts have expressed doubts about its findings. Behavioral scientist and professor of psychology, Clive Wynne, said in a post on Facebook that he believes that all the study shows is that dogs respond to stimuli (刺激)—but that they don’t actually understand the meaning of specific words. 28. What has puzzled scientists about dogs? A. How dogs activate mental images in mind. B. How dogs respond to their favorite objects. C. Whether dogs can connect words with objects. D. Whether dogs can truly understand commands. 29. How did the researchers conduct the study of dogs? A. By observing their interactions with owners. B. By training them to identify specific objects. C. By monitoring their brain waves in different situations. D. By comparing their reactions to different human voices. 30. In the study, surprise reactions in dog’s brain are caused by a mismatch between ________. A. what they want and what they are given B. what they hear and what they are shown C. what they are trained to do and what is tested D. what they are familiar with and what is displayed 31. What is Clive Wynne’s attitude toward the study’s findings? A. Skeptical. B. Indifferent. C. Objective. D. Supportive. D The effects of high altitude(海拔) on the human body could protect against obesity(肥胖), according to a study of more than 4 million children across Colombia. The findings support the theory that low oxygen levels drive increased energy consumption, though prior evidence comes mainly from adults. To understand the potential impact on children, Lizcano Losada at the University of La Sabana analyzed data on 4.16 million children aged up to 5 years old from 1123 cities. The children were separated into four groups relating to the height above sea level at which they lived: up to 1000 metres,1001 to 2000 metres, 2001 to 3000 metres or above 3000 metres. In the two lower-altitude regions, around 80 out of every 10,000 children had obesity. However, at altitudes of 2001 to 3000 metres, the prevalence(发生率) of obesity fell to 40 in 10,000. At altitudes above 3000 metres, the prevalence was higher again: 86 out of 10,000. However, the team says this may be a statistical accident, as this data set included fewer cities and children than the other three altitude ranges. “That’s a fair comment,” says David Stensel at Loughborough University. But he also emphasizes the study is observational, so it doesn’t prove high altitude prevents obesity. “They’ve tried to make sure they’ve adjusted for the other potential influencing factors,” he says. These include measures of poverty and low income. But “you can’t account for everything”, says Stensel. Assuming high altitude really does make obesity less likely, Stensel says it isn’t clear how this knowledge could be of practical use in reducing the condition. However, Losada argues the findings support the creation of geographically tailored public health strategies. He suggests further studies are needed to better understand the biological pathways linking altitude to childhood obesity, which could lead to more precise health advice for different regions. 32. What was the analysis in Losada’s study mainly based on? A. Grouped data. B. Sample size. C. Children’s age. D. City type . 33. What is the team’s view on the unexpected result of the study? A. It’s a definite trend. B. It’s a chance occurrence. C. It’s a misleading signal. D. It’s a measurement error. 34. What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning Stensel in paragraph 4? A. The importance of health knowledge. B. The necessity of actionable strategies. C. The limitation of the research method. D. The complexity of the influencing factors. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Altitude’s Role in Childhood Weight B. Less Oxygen, Stronger Children? C. A New Approach to Fighting Obesity D. Why the Weight Gap in Colombia? 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。 Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness! Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? 36 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself. This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 37 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your well-being and lifelong happiness. There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 38 39 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them. An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 40 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships. A. It’s one thing to know your personal type. B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others. C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon. D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations. E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others. F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing. G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world. 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。 Sunny always believed his father would be there, steady and unchanging, like the sun rising every morning. But last week, that certainty 41 . His father passed away suddenly, leaving Sunny 42 with grief and regret. When Sunny visited his close friend after the 43 , he shared a deeply moving story. He 44 that, when his father was alive, their relationship had been 45 . His dad didn’t live with them, and Sunny rarely reached out unless he wanted something. Calls and texts often went 46 , and sometimes he even ignored them completely. “I blamed him for every little obstacle,” Sunny said, voice 47 . “I didn’t realize how much he loved me.” In his father’s bedroom, Sunny found old pictures of himself neatly 48 on shelves and tables, which were silent 49 of a love he never saw. Friends and family told him how proud his father was of him, how he spoke highly of him to others, and how 50 he cared. The most heart-breaking moment came when Sunny learned his father’s last words were his nickname: “Sunny.” That moment 51 him hard, with the realization that he had lost the person who loved him most in the world. Sunny had learnt to 52 what he had at present. He was 53 to his family, and didn’t chase love or 54 elsewhere, but from those right in front of him. He knew not everyone got a second chance, so now when someone reaches out, he’s convinced that it’s an opportunity for him to 55 something priceless. 41. A. broke B. piled C. extended D. faded 42. A. equipped B. impressed C. flooded D. connected 43. A. party B. game C. funeral D. meeting 44. A. assumed B. argued C. appreciated D. admitted 45. A. warm B. distant C. close D. nervous 46. A. uncovered B. untreated C. unattended D. unanswered 47. A. reaching B. trembling C. smoothing D. pouring 48. A. arranged B. saved C. stored D. shadowed 49. A. chains B. notes C. warnings D. reminders 50. A. briefly B. respectively C. deeply D. desperately 51. A. shocked B. frustrated C. blamed D. hit 52. A. cherish B. fancy C. evaluate D. assess 53. A. appointed B. opposed C. committed D. reduced 54. A. gratitude B. forgiveness C. depression D. recognition 55. A. keep up with B. hold on to C. get away with D. take control of 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 56. Our research offers further scientific evidence________ a mix of positive and negative emotions promotes well-being. 57. When God closes a door, he opens a window, and this girl believes ________she encounters all the way is an impressive gift. 58. One reason is________ the preparation before the actual cooking takes time, as ingredients for the same dish are typically cut into uniform shapes, and preferably into bite-sized pieces. 59. Cholera used to be one of the most feared diseases in the world, _______a British doctor，John Snow, showed how it could be overcome. 60. When I miss home, I feel ___________(comfort) to have a second family. 61. Silently, he just stared at the other ____________(participate) who were warming up without saying anything. 62. I have found him so_________(qualify) for the position that he can help handle the situation in a practical and reasonable way. 63. The team adopted a ___________(defend) strategy after they scored the first goal. 64. Suspected of _____________(involve) in the recent string of thefts, he was called in by the police for questioning. 65. The ancient Chinese invention of paper-making, along with printing techniques, _____ (transform) the way knowledge was spread across the world centuries ago.  第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 为培养学生榜样意识，校英语社拟举办"My Role Model"征文比赛。请以社长身份写一则通知，要求包括： 1. 主题：我心中的杰出人物 2. 投稿要求：（原创、120词左右） 3. 截止日期：12月30日前发至englishclub@xx.com 注意： 1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.词数80左右。 第二节(满分25分) 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。 With three little babies, I never took a break, completely ignoring any self-care. When I was too tired to make myself dinner, I’d just eat the kids’ leftover cereal(麦片粥). I thought this was a great plan to lose some weight and called it the “Cereal for Diet.” Back then, I knew nothing about nutrition. Of course, the Cereal for Diet failed, as did all my other attempts. One day, after cleaning up all the mess my kids had made, I went out for a walk. I passed a gym. I looked away. Healthy people went there, but this was not me. While turning away, I saw an ad for a six-month fitness challenge. I continued my fast walk in the opposite direction, but that sign just stayed on my mind. I still remember what finally motivated me to sign up for the challenge. It was a ten-minute period in which my son threw his spaghetti plate straight up, sending noodles and sauce flying everywhere. As soon as my husband got home, I said, “You’re in charge.” I made a beeline for the gym, marched straight in and said, “Fix me.” And I was assigned a young and fit trainer, Emily. She asked what my goals were for the six-month challenge. At that moment, I was speechless. Noticing my embarrassment, Emily just handed me the heaviest weights I had in my life and said, “Okay, so in six months you will compete in a body-building show.” I tried explaining, “No, I don’t want to do a show. That sounds scary.” She ignored my fear, and we jumped into strict workouts and nutrition planning. Over the next six months, Emily forced me to focus on myself--my wants and my needs. I learned to see food as strength and sweat as progress. I learned how to fuel my body instead of starving it, balancing proteins, carbs, and fats. Emily pushed me past my limits, correcting my form, timing my breaks, and cheering me on when I wanted to quit. I improved every day in the gym. 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。 Para 1: One day, Emily handed me an application form. _____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2: Soon, I jumped into weeks of preparation.__________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ( 8 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南昌二中 2025-2026学年度上学期高二英语月考（二）答案 听力 1-5 CBABC 6-10 BAABC 11-15 BAACB 16-20 ACCCA 阅读理解+七选五 21-23 BDA 24-27 DCBD 28-31 CCBA 32-35 ABCA 36-40 CGFDE 完形填空 41-45 ACCDB 46-50 DBADC 51-55 DACDB 语法填空 56. that 57. what 58. that 59. until 60. comforted 61. participants 62. qualified 63. defensive 64. being involved 65. transformed 应用文写作 Notice To cultivate students’ awareness of learning from outstanding individuals, the English Club is launching an essay contest themed “My Role Model”. All students are encouraged to share stories about inspirational figures in your mind. Submissions must be original works of around 120 words, focusing on real-life role models. Entries should highlight their admirable qualities and influence on your growth. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Please email your essays to englishclub@xx.com before December 30. The best entries will be displayed on the school website and awarded certificates of excellence. Don’t miss this chance to honor your hero! The English Club December 25, 2025 读后续写： One day, Emily handed me an application form. My heart raced as my eyes fell on the words: Body-building Show Entry. It was true that I had lost some weight and looked fitter, leaner and stronger than before. But my present physique was nowhere near fit for the competition. “ This is your goal!” said Emily in an unambiguous tone, casting me a firm look. Self-doubt lingering in mind, I tried to decline the offer but in vain.“It’s time to showcase your efforts in the six months.” She added, ignoring my concern. Despite the fact that I was still in imperfect shape, I took the application form, grabbed a pen and signed up for the challenge. Finger crossed that I would go to great lengths to conquer the uphill battle. Soon, I jumped into weeks of preparation. Each day was packed with a routine including cardio, meticulous weight training and pose practice in front of a mirror. Guided by my professional coach Emily, I made remarkable advances. With the Cereal for Diet totally replaced by balanced diets of proteins, carbs and fats, I knew more about nutrition and paid more attention to self-care. Time ticking away, the big day finally arrived. Fully prepared and confident, I walked onto the stage calmly, performed my routine professionally and demonstrated my physique gracefully. Beyond my expectation, I was announced to be the winner of the first prize. Holding the shining trophy high on the stage, I felt blessed to have become a better version of myself thanks to the decision made six months before. （听力原文） 1. 【原文】M: Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? W: Almost. I got a kite for my son but I can’t find anything for my mother. She would probably like a book or a wool scarf. 2. 【原文】W: Morning. Can I help you? M: Yes. Can I go to Greenwich by boat? W: Yes, of course. But now in winter, I’m afraid you will have to go by train. 3. 【原文】W: Your hair is a bit long. M: I know. I’d like to get a haircut. Is there a barber’s shop near here? W: Yes, there is one just across the street, opposite the post office. 4. 【原文】M: Be careful, Mum. There’re some pieces of glass on the floor. W: You haven’t broken that nice picture, have you? M: It’s all right. The cat just knocked the empty milk bottle down. W: Watch your sister. I’ll sweep it away. 5. 【原文】W: Waiter, can you come here for a second, please? M: What’s the problem, ma’ am? W: This soup is cold. M: I’m sorry. I’ll bring you some hot soup. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 【原文】W: Peter, we haven’t gone out for two weeks. Shall we go somewhere this evening? M: Sure, dear. Where shall we go? W: Let’s have a look at the newspaper to see what’s on at the cinema or theatre. M: Here, a new play is on this week. W: But I’d rather go to a concert. M: Oh, there aren’t any concerts tonight. W: Oh, here. The Saving Private Ryan? M: We’ve already seen it. Don’t you remember? W: How about 2012? M: I heard that it was very good. Let’s go to see it. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 【原文】W: Karl, I tried a new restaurant last week, the Classical Café. Have you ever been there? M: No, I haven’t. What’s it like? W: It’s wonderful! The food is great, and the prices are reasonable. But what really attracts me is the men who take my orders. They sing. M: They sing? How unusual! W: And what about you, Karl? Have you done anything interesting lately? M: Oh, I went to a food festival last week. It was really fun. It was a German food festival. W: Really? I’ve never been to a food festival. And I love German food. M: That was the first time I had it. Everything was excellent. Now I’m learning to cook real German food. If you have time, you should go there. It lasts until next Sunday. You’ll never think it boring. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 【原文】M: Hello, Miss. Is this your car? W: Yes. Why are you asking? M: Didn’t you see the No Parking sign here? W: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t notice it. I’ve only been here for a few minutes. M: OK, but could you please move your car at once? Otherwise I will have to give you a ticket. W: Well, where can I park my car? M: There is a parking lot just around the corner. W: I see, but it’s nearly full. M: Well, you can’t stay here. You see, you’ re blocking the traffic. Can I see your driver’s license? W: Sure, Sir. One moment, please. Here you are. M: Thank you, Miss. That’s right. Now you’d better move your car. W: Yes, Sir. 听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir, but we’re doing a survey on what people prefer to do on holiday. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? M: No, not at all. Please go ahead. W: How often do you go on holiday? M: I generally have a two-week holiday a year. W: And what do you prefer to do when you are on holiday? M: Well, I don’t usually visit my family. We live quite close and I can see them any time. But I do like to visit museums and art galleries, especially if there’s a special exhibition on. I don’t like to stay at home, although my parents do. You know, in the morning I prefer to sit under the tree, listening to birds. W: Do you ever travel overseas? M: No, I don’t. It’s too expensive for me. W: What about your wife? M: She loves to visit the coast in the afternoon. So if the weather’s good, we often go swimming in the sea, or maybe just lie on the beach and enjoy the sun. W: OK. Well, thank you very much for your time. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。 【原文】M: My mum has always told my sister and me to help others. One day last week I was walking back to my home and I passed by an old lady who seemed to be in trouble. I turned back and asked if she was OK. She explained that she was sick and had to struggle to walk with her shopping bags. I offered to carry these things and walked her back home but she refused because she didn’t want to give me any trouble. I told her it didn’t matter and her home was on my way home. It was a white lie. As I walked with her she talked with me and introduced herself. I in turn told her my name. She asked if I knew Ray Robert. I was shocked and said yes. That was my dad. It turned out that this lady was my dad’s neighbor who had looked after my dad and his sisters when my grandma died 30 years ago. My dad had often spoken of her but I had never met her as she had moved away with her family. It was a lovely moment for both of us. When I got home and told my dad about the incident, it made him cry. I was so moved. I am glad that my small active kindness ended in a chance meeting that meant so much to the two people. 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $