山东省菏泽市鄄城县第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题

2024级高二第六次定时训练英语试题 本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。写在本试卷上无效。 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，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小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why does the room smell nice? A. The man has been cleaning it. B. The woman is wearing perfume. C. The man has bought some flowers. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a factory. B. At a garage. C. At a parking lot. 3. What is the man worried about? A Driving in heavy traffic. B Having no parking place. C. Being unable to arrive on time. 4. How do the woman’s family help the environment? A. They use cloth bags. B. They don’t drive cars. C. They grow vegetables. 5. What does the man think of the new painting? A. It is abstract. B. It is lively. C. It is strange. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man suggest doing in an earthquake? A. Running outside. B. Protecting the pet. C. Hiding under something. 7. How old is the man? A. 20. B. 25. C. 30. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is different about the woman’s new job? A. It’s much more challenging. B. It’s much closer in distance. C. It’s much more rewarding. 9. What will the man do tonight? A. Design commercials for a restaurant. B. Write some articles about good restaurants. C. Have dinner with the woman at a restaurant. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How will the man help the woman with her Social Security number? A. Type it into the computer. B. Write it on her form. C. Tell it to the manager. 11. How often does the woman take medicine? A. Never. B. Sometimes. C. Regularly. 12. What is the last question about? A. Whether the woman has broken the law. B. Whether the woman has had car accidents. C. Whether the woman has received parking tickets. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. She is lonely. B. She has good news. C. She has a problem at school. 14. What is the woman’s dormitory like? A. Cold and old. B. Small and messy. C. Comfortable but noisy. 15. What will the woman do? A. Attend a party. B. Find a new place herself. C. Put on some advertisements. 16. What is the woman? A. A university teacher. B. A dormitory keeper. C. A college student. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the speaker? A. In a museum. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 18. What animals will people see the most? A. Birds. B. Bears. C. Fish. 19. What color of bird is the speaker’s favorite? A. Red. B. Blue. C. Black. 20. Why is the north path closed? A. It is too wet. B. It is too high. C. It is too old. 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 Parks are an essential part of many cities and towns around the world. They offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a place to enjoy nature, and an opportunity to engage in physical activity. Here are four famous parks from different parts of the world. Central Park-New York City, USA Central Park is an urban park located in the heart of New York City. It covers 843 acres and features several lakes, gardens, and recreational facilities. Visitors can take a walk through the park’s many paths or participate in sports activities such as tennis and baseball. Hyde Park–London, UK Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in London and covers 350 acres. It offers a serene retreat from the city’s busy streets, with many trees, gardens, and fountains to explore. Visitors can also enjoy boating on the park’s Serpentine lake, cycling, or even horseback riding. The park is also home to several famous landmarks. Tokyo Park- Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Park is a beautiful urban park in the heart of Tokyo and covers over 130 acres. It offers a tranquil (宁静的) environment for visitors to relax and enjoy nature, with several ponds, gardens, and walking trails. The park is also home to several famous museums and art galleries. Kruger National Park–South Africa Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to many different species of animals, including elephants, lions, and rhinoceroses. Visitors can take guided tours to see the animals in their natural habitats. 1 What do Central Park in New York and Tokyo Park have in common? A. They have all kinds of sports equipment. B. They are urban parks in the heart of City. C. They have famous museums and art galleries. D. They are homes to several famous landmarks. 2. What can people do in Hyde Park? A. Ride a horse. B. Play tennis and baseball. C. Appreciate some art works. D. Visit the natural habitats of animals. 3. In which park people can see many different species of wild animals? A. Central Park. B. Hyde Park. C. Tokyo Park. D. Kruger National Park. B On July 17, 1888, Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin became the second African American woman to receive a patent from the U. S. government for her invention of a Gong and Signal Chair. At the time of her application, Benjamin was living in Washington, D. C. , working as an educator in the city’s public schools. One of only a few black women to receive a patent before 1900, Benjamin also studied medicine and law at Howard University. Benjamin aimed to transform several industries with her innovation, including hotels, theaters, healthcare, and government. The key feature of the chair was a notification system, which allowed the seated person to press a button and issue an alarm to the attendant when assistance was needed. Press the button, the gong or bell would sound, and the red signal or flag on the chair would also appear. Benjamin’s invention received attention in the press and was featured in newspapers across the country. She persuaded the U. S. government to have it used as a means to signal pages in the U. S. House of Representatives, for example, and the final system installed was similar to her proposal. The method used to signal flight attendants on airplanes can also date back to Benjamin’s insight. Benjamin’s career as an inventor did not end in 1888. In 1917, she patented a system to deliver drugs in the sole (鞋底) of a shoe. By 1920, Benjamin had returned to Boston to live with her brother, Edgar, a successful lawyer, and her mother. She remained there until her death in 1947. Benjamin never married nor had any children. Benjamin also had success as a composer. Music historians believe she composed at least two important marches. The U. S. Marine Band under John Philip Sousa performed one piece, “The Boston Elite Two Step,” in the early 1890s. Another composition, “The American Bugle Call,” gained even more attention as the campaign song for the 1904 Presidential Campaign of Theodore Roosevelt. 4. What do we know about Benjamin? A. She invented a beneficial alarm-sounding chair. B. She used to hate to be a teacher in public schools. C. She was the first black woman to receive a patent in the U. S. D. She dreamed of having further education at Howard University. 5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Benjamin’s whole-life ambitions. B. The function of Benjamin’s invention. C. Benjamin’s great interest in her innovation. D. The reason for inventing the Gong and Signal Chair. 6. Which of the following can best describe Benjamin? A. Reliable and devoted. B. Creative and humorous, C. Persuasive and productive. D. Knowledgeable and generous, 7. What is the purpose of this text? A To show respect for black people. B. To explain Benjamin’s lonely life. C. To introduce some new inventions. D. To remember a woman inventor. C Body language is a powerful means of communication used by both humans and animals. Through gestures, facial expressions, and postures, individuals express emotions, intentions, and establish social connections. This nonverbal form of communication plays a crucial role in promoting understanding and establishing strong relationships. In the human world, body language is an essential part of daily interactions. A smile can instantly convey happiness and friendliness, while a furrowed brow may signify worry or confusion. Even slight changes in posture can communicate confidence or depression. By paying attention to these nonverbal signals, individuals can better understand the underlying emotions and thoughts of others, thus strengthening their ability to understand and connect with each other. Interestingly, animals also rely heavily on body language to communicate within their own species and even across different species. For instance, a wagging tail in a dog usually means excitement or happiness. Similarly, puffed-up feathers in birds can indicate attacks, while a relaxed body posture may suggest satisfaction. By understanding these signals, animals can effectively convey messages and establish social classes, ultimately improving their chances of survival and successful reproduction. Furthermore, body language often overcomes language barriers, enabling communication between individuals who do not share a common language. This is particularly important in diverse societies or in situations where verbal communication is not possible. In such cases, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements become fundamental in conveying messages and building connections. Nonetheless, it is essential to recognize that body language is not always the same. Cultural differences and individual personality traits can affect the interpretation of certain gestures and expressions. For example, direct eye contact is generally considered a sign of respect and focus in Western cultures, while it may be seen as a challenge or disrespect in other cultures. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of these differences when interpreting body language in cross-cultural communication. 8. What can we learn about body language from paragraph 1? A. It is only used by humans. B. It is limited to verbal communication. C. It can express emotions and intentions. D. It is ineffective in bridging language barriers. 9. What does the underlined word “depression” mean in paragraph2? A. Being proud. B. Losing heart. C. Discomfort. D. Curiosity. 10 Why is body language important in diverse societies? A. It bridges language barriers. B. It helps establish social classes. C. It is the primary form of communication. D. It removes the need for verbal communication. 11. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Animals rely only on verbal communication. B. Body language is universally interpreted the same way. C. Understanding body language can lead to successful reproduction. D. Cultural differences can affect the interpretation of body language. D Plants need phosphorus(磷) to grow. At first, people used organic or natural fertilizer. In1842 English agricultural chemist John Bennet Lawes patented a process for treating phosphorus-rich bones and rocks with acid, making it easier for plants to obtain, and soon the world’s first human -made fertilizer began selling. Later scientists discovered that phosphorus was a bit tricky. The fertilizer Lawes produced contained a form of phosphorus that plants can easily use. But as soon as the phosphorus hit the soil, a large part of it reacted with soil minerals, forming substances that crops can’t access. Some also got locked away in equally unavailable organic forms. So scientists concluded farmers shouldn’t cut back phosphorus. They should use more, especially as they raced to feed the world’s growing populations during the 20th century. In fact, it was once soil scientist Paul Withers’ job to spread the word. As a government farm advisor in the 1980s, he drove a red Volvo station wagon around the winding roads of rural England telling farmers to make sure their crops got plenty of key nutrients. This method, which Withers calls “insurance-based farming”, is still widely used around the world. But is the large amount of unused phosphorus in the soil-so-called legacy (遗漏的) phosphorus actually as difficult to obtain as scientists once thought? English crop scientist Roger Sylvester-Bradley has taken a first common sense step: They stopped adding phosphorus fertilizer to half the barley field to see how the plants would grow. Eight years later, they have only just started to observe the first signs of phosphorus shortage. Barbara Cade-Menun, who oversees similar experiments in Canada, says, “Our production isn’t changing. ” “The plants can use our mistakes from the past,” says Sheida Sattari, whose 2012 analysis found global soils contain enough legacy phosphorus to cut the expected demand for new fertilizer in half by 2050. 12. What was the disadvantage of Lawes’fertilizer? A. The cost of producing it was a bit high. B. Too much of it would do harm to plants. C. It could only be partly absorbed by plants. D. It led to the loss of some minerals in the soil. 13. What was Withers’ attitude to phosphorus overuse? A. He felt uncertain of it. B. He was in favor of it. C. He was worried about it. D. He showed no interest in it. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on? A. The increasing costs of fertilizer. B. The shortage of phosphorus resources. C. The ineffectiveness of “insurance-based farming ”. D. The phosphorus pollution of the environment. 15. What do Sattari’s words mean in the last paragraph? A. Crops can live on legacy phosphorus. B. Phosphorus is a necessity to grow crops. C. Unused phosphorus is causing big trouble. D. It is wrong to use a large amount of phosphorus. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 H. G. Wells, born in 1866, was trained as a scientist, a pioneer among his literary contemporaries, and was perhaps the most important figure in the genre (类型) that would become science fiction. Writers in this tradition have a history not just of imagining the future as it might be, but of inspiring others to make it a reality. ____16____. Audio book, Airplane, and Television Wells imagined forms of future entertainment. In When the Sleeper Wakes (1899), residents use fantastic forms of technology like audio books, airplanes and television sets. ____17____ Visitors to The Island of Dr. Moreau(1896) meet odd creatures created by the mad man doctor in human-animal hybrid experiments that may predict the age of genetic engineering. ____18____, though today human immune systems (免疫系统) still ultimately reject such efforts. Lasers(激光) Martians in The War of the Worlds(1898) give off what Wells called a Heat Ray. ____19____. It would be more than six decades before Theodore Harold Maiman fired up the first operational laser in 1960, but military thinkers had been hoping to weaponize (使…武器化) the conceptual laser before it was proven practical, . Atomic Bombs(原子弹) ____20____ . The atomic bombs he introduces in The World Set Free(1914) fuel a war so disastrous that its survivors are moved to create a unified world government to avoid future conflicts. A. Genetic Engineering B. Directed-energy Weapons C. It can burn enemies with a noiseless flash of light D. It is often a warning about the consequences of technology E. Here are some of the incredible Wells predictions that have come true F. Wells recognized the damaging power that might be created by this weapon G. Scientists are working towards the possibility that animal organs could save human patients 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 I have always wondered how far I could push myself. What are my ____21____ limits? Our bodies, of course, set ____22____ for each of us. Even with newer running shoes and better ____23____ , there will always be limits to how fast people can ____24____ or how much weight they can lift. Also, although we can get ourselves in ____25____ shape, some of us are just genetically more suited to strength and ____26____ . But, more importantly, it’s a person’s ____27____ that determines how far he or she can go. So, how could I best test myself? John Collins was living in Hawaii when he ____28____ this question. One night, he was listening to a few friends argue about whether runners or swimmers were in better shape. He ____29____ the argument by turning it into an idea for a competition. Each ____30____ would swim3. 9 kilometers, bike 180 kilometers and then run 42 kilometers. The first one to ____31____ would be given the title Ironman! I decided to take the advice. Preparing for the Ironman race started with food. I started ____32____ five to seven times a day to give myself more energy as I ____33____ . Swimming, cycling and running began to ____34____ a large part of each day for me. In between, there were workouts in the gym. Finally, the day arrived. Seventeen hours after starting, I arrived at the finish line. I ____35____ wasn’t the first, but I had challenged myself and felt like a winner! 21. A. social B. intellectual C. readable D. physical 22. A. goals B. examples C. limits D. records 23. A. warning B. blessing C. training D. understanding 24. A. learn B. drive C. speak D. run 25. A. better B. darker C. smaller D. sharper 26. A. wisdom B. speed C. labor D. management 27. A. mind B. patience C. choice D. background 28. A. laughed at B. put forward C. objected to D. benefited from 29. A. weakened B. remembered C. started D. broadened 30. A. audience B. instructor C. discoverer D. competitor 31. A. fail B. finish C. apply D. disappear 32. A. drinking B. eating C. dancing D. swimming 33. A. exercised B. calculated C. played D. escaped 34. A. sum up B. insist on C. take up D. depend on 35. A. certainly B. generally C. impossibly D. gratefully 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 painting Prosperous Suzhou, ink and color on paper, 1,241cm in length and 36.5cm in width, is ___36___ (current) housed in the Liaoning Provincial Museum.The painting ___37___(complete) in 1759 during the Qing Dynasty. ___38___(paint) in hand scroll format (手卷) with cavalier perspective painting methods, the entire piece vividly illustrates ___39___urban life of Suzhou during the High Qing era, with lively trades, countless businessmen and various goods. The whole scroll describes the local conditions and customs in the southern ___40___(region) of the Yangtze River, including the landscape of lakes and hills, city wall and ___41___(it) gates, ancient ferries and rowing boats, towns along the river, folk customs, and shops of all trades, all of ___42___reflect the prosperity (繁华) of Suzhou in the mid-18th century. Therefore, it ___43___(hold) extremely high historical and artistic value. China Post issued a set of six special stamps based on this painting ___44___May 18, 2022. This set of stamps, designed by Xing Wenwei, fully reproduces the artistic conception of the original painting, ____45____ (create) a unique visual effect. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校英文报正在为“绿色校园活动”（Green Campus Campaign）征集创意。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 活动认识； 2. 创意介绍。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 admit that there was a time in my life when I hated my brothers. Especially, my older brother, Zach, He was 13 months older than me. As an elementary school kid, he loved making fun of his little sister: me. While Zach and I got along sometimes, we more often fought. The fighting only stopped after my parents threatened to punish us. But this never solved anything in the long term, and even though it stopped the fighting for the moment, my anger just kept growing. Toward the end of middle school, we both began collecting Pokemon cards. We saw Pokemon cards as a sort of status (地位) symbol whoever had better cards was the stronger, better, cooler person. It became a collecting competition, and every weekend the neighborhood kids and Zach and I would gather to trade or show off our cards. As I remember, it was impossible to know what cards you would get; it was the luck of the draw. So, it was to my great disappointment and envy when Zach got a holographic (全息图的) Charizard one weekend. Charizard was one of the rarest. The way I saw it, if you got a Charizard card you were basically the king of the world, and if you got a holographic Charizard card, you were the king of the universe. Zach had just won the ultimate jackpot (头奖). One night, Zach wasn’t feeling well. He went to bed with a stomachache. In the middle of the night, he awoke, crying from being in so much pain. I went over to see what was happening. My parents came rushing over and second s later, Zach vomited (呕吐) all over his room; on to the carpet, himself, and. . . the magical Charizard card! My parents immediately took him into the bathroom to get him cleaned up and near a toilet in case he had to vomit any more. 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。 I was left in his room, my heart pounding wildly — what about the messy card? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zach did thank me and I felt our relationship softened a bit afterwards. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024级高二第六次定时训练英语试题 本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。写在本试卷上无效。 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，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小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why does the room smell nice? A. The man has been cleaning it. B. The woman is wearing perfume. C. The man has bought some flowers. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a factory. B. At a garage. C. At a parking lot. 3. What is the man worried about? A Driving in heavy traffic. B. Having no parking place. C. Being unable to arrive on time. 4 How do the woman’s family help the environment? A. They use cloth bags. B. They don’t drive cars. C. They grow vegetables. 5. What does the man think of the new painting? A. It is abstract. B. It is lively. C. It is strange. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man suggest doing in an earthquake? A. Running outside. B. Protecting the pet. C. Hiding under something. 7. How old is the man? A. 20. B. 25. C. 30. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is different about the woman’s new job? A. It’s much more challenging. B. It’s much closer in distance. C. It’s much more rewarding. 9. What will the man do tonight? A. Design commercials for a restaurant. B. Write some articles about good restaurants. C. Have dinner with the woman at a restaurant. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How will the man help the woman with her Social Security number? A. Type it into the computer. B. Write it on her form. C. Tell it to the manager. 11. How often does the woman take medicine? A. Never. B. Sometimes. C. Regularly. 12. What is the last question about? A. Whether the woman has broken the law. B. Whether the woman has had car accidents. C. Whether the woman has received parking tickets. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. She is lonely. B. She has good news. C. She has a problem at school. 14. What is the woman’s dormitory like? A. Cold and old. B. Small and messy. C. Comfortable but noisy. 15. What will the woman do? A. Attend a party. B. Find a new place herself. C. Put on some advertisements. 16. What is the woman? A. A university teacher. B. A dormitory keeper. C. A college student. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where is the speaker? A. In a museum. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 18. What animals will people see the most? A. Birds. B. Bears. C. Fish. 19. What color of bird is the speaker’s favorite? A. Red. B. Blue. C. Black. 20. Why is the north path closed? A. It is too wet. B. It is too high. C. It is too old. 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. A 5. B 6. C 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. F 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 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. currently 37. was completed 38. Painted 39. the 40. regions 41. its 42. which 43. holds 44. on 45. creating 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】 Green Campus Campaign I’m delighted to know that our school will launch a Green Campus campaign. Personally, I think it is of great significance. Not only can it help us beautify our campus, but also it can raise our awareness of living a green life. To make this campaign meaningful, first of all, we could advocate a low-carbon life by putting up some posters. Then, we are able to hold a tree-planting activity, which will make the students shoulder the responsibility of protecting the environment as a citizen. All in all, it’s high time that we devoted ourselves to environmental protection. 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: I was left in his room, my heart pounding wildly what about the messy card? I knew what I had to do. I closed my eyes and picked up the card with my fingertips. I took it into the bathroom and cleaned the card. I dried the wet card on a towel and laid it out to dry. I washed my hands and took a deep breath of relief... I had saved the card. The following night I told Zach what I did, probably hoping for some kind of royal treatment. Zach did thank me and I felt our relationship softened a bit afterwards. As the years passed, the Pokemon cards began collecting dust in our basement. Zach and I became closer than ever. Maybe we were just getting older or had more in common. But I felt that night was a turning point. I didn’t have to give Zach a kidney or anything to show him how much I was willing to do for him. I just had to selflessly clean his Charizard card. I can’t think of a better way to say, “Hey brother, I got your back.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $