辽宁大连文谷高级中学2025-2026学年度上学期高一期末考试英语试题

2025-2026学年度上学期高一期末考试 英语试卷 试卷总分：150 考试时间：120分钟 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the man forget to do? A. Update his bank app. B. Repay the money. C. Text the woman. 2 How much should the man pay? A. $4. B. $5. C. $9. What does the man mean? A. He will move away soon. B. He has nowhere to put the tree. C. He accepts the woman’s offer gladly. 4. Why is the man calling Polly? A. To ask her to babysit. B. To invite her to the concert. C. To inform her of the concert time. 5. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a museum. B. In a post office. C. In a shop. 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 Gavin offer to do? A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Grandma and grandson. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman do last Friday? A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test drive. C. She took a driving lesson. 9 What do we know about Joseph? A He is saving for a car. B. He wants to be a car dealer. C. He knows about sales skills. 10. How does the man feel about the woman’s payment choice? A. Surprised. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 1. What’s wrong with the man? A. He has chest pain. B. He has a runny nose. C. He has a heartache. 12. What does the woman arrange for the man? A. An online consultation. B. A medical test. C. An urgent operation. 13. What did the man plan to do tonight? A. Have a big meal. B. Buy a ticket. C. Make an appointment. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does Jack give to the woman? A. His class schedule. B. His health report. C. His birth certificate. 15. What benefit does the Fitness Club provide? A. Free meals. B. Accommodation. C. Sportswear discounts. 6. Which position will Jack apply for? A. First-Aid Trainer. B. Fitness Leader. C. Junior Nutrition Assistant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 7. What is the situation on the Harbour Bridge? A. It is closed for repairs. B. It is severely damaged. C. It is blocked after an accident. 18. What are drivers going to the city advised to do? A. Take another route. B. Drive more slowly. C. Wait in line patiently. 19. What is the problem on the M4 highway? A. There was a car crash. B. A truck has broken down. C. Road work is in progress. 20. What can we learn about the train services? A. Trains are running late. B. All trains are canceled. C. Services are back to normal. 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 Four Best Beach Spots in South Carolina Morris Island What was once a war fort (堡垒) is now an island without residents in the Charleston Harbor marked by the state’s tallest lighthouse. Today, this island is only accessible by boat. While boat rentals are available, it is highly recommended that visitors book one of the tours that will take you to the island with a local expert who can tell you all about the area’s history and marine life. Huntington Beach State Park Located between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, Huntington Beach State Park offers historic sites, fishing, hiking, guided walks, and, of course, a three-mile beach. There are over 300 species of birds here, making the park a wonderland for birders. Visitors can also spot deer, sea turtles, and more. Plus, camping is available at the park for those who want to spend more time enjoying its natural beauty. Surfside Beach Also known as “The Family Beach”, Surfside Beach’s focus on families goes beyond its nickname—it identified itself as the first autism-friendly (自闭症友好) travel destination in the world in January 2016. Visitors can approach the sandy beach from 36 different entry points, some of which provide wheel chair access. There are also mini-golf courses and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Fripp Island Head for this small region for kayaking, golfing, and breathtaking natural views. Watch some of the 175 species of birds that live along the ocean and salt marsh(沼泽), or other local animals such as alligators, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles. Book a place with a marsh view at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort to enjoy pools, on-site dining, and the busy activity center. 1. What is special about Morris Island? A. It has a few people living there. B. It has the only lighthouse in the region. C. It provides single transportation means. D. It hosts cultural and voluntary activities. 2. Which place best suits visitors who need additional care? A. Fripp Island. B. Surfside Beach. C. Morris Island. D. Huntington Beach State Park. 3. What do Huntington Beach State Park and Fripp Island have in common? A. Both have free camping sites. B. Both offer training in water sports. C. Both are perfect for wildlife viewing. D. Both provide hotels with wetland views. B Henry is a doctor at a famous hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. His mom, Dr. Sophia, 56, has been practicing medicine for the last 32 years and joined the same hospital as a professor last August. In May, the talented pair teamed up for operation, an unexpected opportunity Henry stepped up for. Even though the case was new to him, Henry jumped at the chance. When the day came, Sophia was pleased to have Henry by her side. Henry said it was a memorable experience. The patient has done well since the operation and was even excited that the mother-son team would be taking care of her. “When Henry was 7, I began showing him books about medicine instead of reading story-books to him at times. He was really curious about the books and looked through them carefully. The first case that he saw was me working on a heart operation when he was 11. And instead of being some nervous kid standing behind the screen there, he was actually pretty quiet. And I could tell from speaking with him afterwards that he’d really been closely observing it. After. that, I regularly chatted with him about medical cases,” Sophia said. Henry said that the experience was one that would stick with him for good. “Seeing that as an 11-year-old was also just pretty wild,” he said. “It was really cool to see that my mom was the one who pieced the whole team together. Since then; I have always admired my mom’s professional skills and referred to her as my role model.” Henry is aiming to dig into medical research next year. “Our paths have crossed at this point, and there is still a lot more to go,” Henry said. At the same time, Sophia added, “What can be better? I taught this kid how to ride a bicycle many years ago. Now, to get to teach him how to operate on a human heart is pretty mind-blowing.” 4. How was the surgery cooperation between Sophia and Henry? A. Simple. B. Successful. C. Advanced. D. Insignificant. 5. What message can we get from the third paragraph? A. Henry’s interest in medicine started at an early age. B. Henry was alarmed when seeing his mom operating. C. Sophia failed to maintain a close relationship with Henry. D. Sophia’s tight schedule stopped her from tending Henry. 6. What do Henry’s words in Paragraph 4 imply? A. He found his mom’s work challenging. B. His learning experience was enjoyable. C. He is as professional as his mom in medicine. D. His mom mattered a lot in his career choice. 7. In which section of a website may we read the text? A. Science and society. B. Medicine and health. C. Family and education. D. Culture and lifestyle. C One of the most important impacts of AI is in the field of education, where tools like ChatGPT have already begun to change how students learn and teachers teach. But as AI develops, a new player is entering the scene: DeepSeek. DeepSeek is not just another AI tool — it’s an intelligent platform designed to address the unique needs of the education field. One of the biggest challenges in education is meeting the diverse learning needs of students. DeepSeek can analyze individual learning patterns and adapt contents accordingly. For example, if a student struggles with math, DeepSeek can provide personalized exercises and explanations to help them master the concepts. This level of personalization goes beyond what ChatGPT currently offers, making DeepSeek a powerful tool for individualized instruction. To understand how DeepSeek’s personalization works in practice, consider a real-world example from a high school in California, which uses DeepSeek to address the diverse learning needs of its students. By analyzing performance data, DeepSeek identifies that about 30% of students are struggling with physics. It then provides personalized exercises and video lessons to help these students catch up. Within a few months, the school sees a 20% improvement in physics test scores. Rather than viewing DeepSeek and ChatGPT as competitors, it’s more reasonable to see them as complementary (互补的) tools. ChatGPT can handle general tasks like answering questions or producing contents, while DeepSeek focuses on specialized educational applications. Together, they can create an all-round AI-powered learning ecosystem. As we look to the future, one thing is clear: AI tools like DeepSeek and ChatGPT are not just improving education — they’re reshaping it. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or institution, now is the time to embrace these technologies and unlock their full potential (潜能). 8. What is the advantage of DeepSeek over ChatGPT in education? A. It seeks deeper into resources. B. It provides entertainment content. C. It meets students’ individual needs. D. It is more popular in American schools. 9. How is paragraph 3 developed? A. By listing people’s opinions. B. By giving an example. C. By defining some concepts. D. By making an explanation. 10. What may be the author’s attitude towards DeepSeek and ChatGPT? A. DeepSeek suits students better. B. They are future competitors. C. ChatGPT fails to handle tasks. D. They can make up for each other. 11. What does the underlined word “embrace” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Accept. B. Control C. Teach. D. Improve. D For over two thousand years, scientists and philosophers have been puzzled by a simple question: how can plants, without eyes, grow toward light? While animals use eyes to detect the direction of light, plants seem to have no such organ. So how do they do it? Early Greek thinkers believed plants could sense and react to their environment — almost like animals. But Aristotle later argued that plants were passive, unable to perceive or respond to the world around them. His view influenced Western thought for centuries. However, a team of European researchers has now uncovered the secret. They focused on Arabidopsis, a small weed commonly used in plant genetics. Using advanced imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy, the scientists measured how light passes through the plant’s stem. Their results, published in a recent study, showed that the air channels between the plant’s cells scatter the light, bending it significantly as it travels through the tissue. Once researcher noted, “It’s like the plant has thousands of tiny lenses.” This scattering creates subtle differences in light intensity across the stem, allowing the plant to pinpoint the light’s direction accurately. In other words, the plant doesn’t need eyes. Instead, it uses its entire body to sense light. This clever mechanism lets seedlings “see” where the light is coming from and adjust their growth toward it. The findings not only solve an ancient mystery but also challenge Aristotle’s idea that plants are passive. It turns out that plants have evolved a sophisticated way to perceive their environment — without the need for complex organs like eyes. They are far more active and adaptive than we once thought. This research opens new questions for plant biologists. How are these air channels formed? How exactly do plants process the light information? Understanding these mechanisms could help us learn more about how plants interact with the world — and perhaps even inspire new technologies in light sensing and robotics. 12. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By making a comparison. B. By presenting a puzzle. C. By stating a phenomenon. D. By quoting a philosopher. 13. What is the key finding of the European researchers’ study? A. Plant cells contain special proteins that respond to light. B. Arabidopsis has a unique genetic structure for light sensing. C. Light intensity varies significantly in different plant tissues. D. Plants use air channels as tiny lenses to detect light direction. 14. What is the significance of the research findings? A. They explain the formation of air channels. B. They reveal plants’ passive growth pattern. C. They challenge traditional views of plants. D. They confirm Aristotle’s theory about plants. 15. What might be the future impact of this research? A. Faster plant growth. B. Better light sensors. C. Stronger leaf formation. D. More robot production. 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。 Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock ____16____. Here is how to make one. • ____17____ In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make. • Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. ____18____ That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer. • Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating (弥补) on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. ____19____. • Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. ____20____ If not, take another look at other methods you could try. A. Get a sleep specialist. B. Find the right motivation. C. A better plan for sleep can help. D. And consider setting a second alarm. E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up. F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day. G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee. 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。 A few years ago, Ben Gomes received an upsetting call at work. The caller told him that his 92-year-old mother, Thomasinha, was being rushed to the hospital after she had been “____21____ by a car” in the street. He ____22____ to the hospital to see her. “I was ____23____ of what might have happened to her,” Gomes ____24____. “She is an old lady, and quite weak.” Gomes soon learned the ____25____ of what had happened. Thomasinha sometimes got ____26____ from volunteers drivers to a senior center. That day, her jacket cord (细绳) got ____27____ in the door as she got out of the car. The driver didn’t ____28____ and drove off, dragging Thomasinha along. Somebody who saw her ran across the street, got in front of the car, and ____29____ the driver. At this point she _____30_____ and Gomes believes this is when she broke her hip (髋骨) —a serious _____31_____ for a woman in her 90s. “I’m so incredibly grateful that I was not _____32_____ by the sight that I was so afraid of when I went to the hospital. It’s just too _____33_____ for me to think of,” Gomes said. “Words like ‘thank you’ can not _____34_____ express deep appreciation,” he added. “But I don’t know if I’d have _____35_____ words to say than ‘Thank you for what you did for my mother.’” 21. A. crashed B. attracted C. killed D. dragged 22. A. returned B. raced C. reported D. applied 23. A. content B. conscious C. scared D. informed 24. A. recalled B. argued C. declared D. insisted 25. A. limits B. consequences C. details D. benefits 26. A. presents B. instructions C. calls D. rides 27. A. left B. caught C. fixed D. damaged 28. A. notice B. care C. listen D. respond 29. A. grabbed B. thanked C. stopped D. recognized 30. A. hesitated B. sighed C. stood D. fell 31. A. injury B. mistake C. illness D. difficulty 32 A. frightened B. surprised C. greeted D. moved 33. A. terrible B. wonderful C. confusing D. complex 34. A. freely B. fully C. simply D. directly 35. A. longer B. fewer C. better D. truer 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。 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The unique cooking methods of Chinese food offer tastes that are quite different from Western cuisines (菜肴). In recent years, such attraction ____36____ (cause) people to line up at many overseas Chinese restaurants. In fact, going global is nothing new for Chinese food. Several famous Chinese hot pot and roast duck brands (品牌) entered overseas markets decades ago. However, the latest wave of Chinese cuisine exports (出口产品) has shown a much ____37____ (wide) range of types. ____38____ rise of new-style Chinese tea drinks is becoming increasingly noticeable. For example, “Milksha” has nearly 4,000 stores overseas, and “Chagee” ____39____ (rapid) got into overseas markets just two years after its founding. Different types of regional Chinese cuisine have also begun to shine, with the brands of the Zhejiang and Hunan cuisines remaining highly active. Although Southeast Asia is often the first stop for ____40____ (enter) the global market due to its large overseas Chinese population, some brands have begun to build their first set of ____41____ (store) in Western countries. The widespread ____42____ (recognise) of Chinese cuisine has also been improved by social media, especially on TikTok ____43____ videos about Chinese food have been viewed more than 2.2 billion times. This helps to introduce Chinese food culture ____44____ people worldwide. The overseas Chinese food market is expected _____45_____ (reach) $400 billion by 2026. 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，你校英语社团将举办“校园文化节” (Campus Culture Festival) 活动。请你用英文写一篇短文，内容包括： 1. 介绍活动目的 (如：促进文化交流、丰富校园生活等)； 2. 活动的内容与意义； 3. 呼吁同学们积极参与。 注意事项： 1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Campus Culture Festival ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。续写的词数应为150左右。 A few years ago, the Christmas Eve was snowless, warm and sunny. It looked and felt much like a late fall day. Everything was brown. Even though there was no snow, somehow it still felt like Christmas. In the mid-afternoon, my friend Theresa phoned me and said excitedly, “I got a bicycle!” “A bicycle for Christmas?” I asked. I was confused because she already had a bicycle — a ten-speed. But she explained her landlady had cleaned out a garage (车库) and offered her a child’s bicycle. We lived just a few blocks from each other, so I drove over to see it. It was a girl’s pink bike with a bell, a basket and a banana seat. It wasn’t new and was thick with dust, needing much time to get cleaned, but it was in quite good condition. Theresa was a tall woman, and this was a child’s bicycle. There was no way she could ever ride it, but it still excited her. “I was just so happy to get a bicycle, like when I was a little kid,” she said cheerfully. “But you can’t ride it,” I said and asked what she was going to do with it. “I’m not sure. Maybe, I’ll just give it to my brother’s daughter as a Christmas gift,” she answered. “But I know she already has a bike which is also in good condition,” I replied. “Yeah. But this one is more beautiful than hers. Besides, having another bike will surely make her proud and enable her to be admired by her little friends,” she laughed. Suddenly, I thought of my co-worker, John, who was a single father raising three children: an older boy, another around twelve, and an eight-year-old daughter. Life was very hard for the family. His eldest boy often looked after the younger kids while John was at work. it was quite difficult for John to buy food and get Christmas gifts for his kids. I wished Theresa would send the bike to John’s daughter. But I feared Theresa wouldn’t agree and would feel offended. Paragraph 1: But still, gathering my courage, I told her my wish. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: John said thank you and happily accepted the gift. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025-2026学年度上学期高一期末考试 英语试卷 试卷总分：150 考试时间：120分钟 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the man forget to do? A. Update his bank app. B. Repay the money. C. Text the woman. 2. How much should the man pay? A. $4. B. $5. C. $9. What does the man mean? A. He will move away soon. B. He has nowhere to put the tree. C. He accepts the woman’s offer gladly. 4. Why is the man calling Polly? A. To ask her to babysit. B. To invite her to the concert. C. To inform her of the concert time. 5. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a museum. B. In a post office. C. In a shop. 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 Gavin offer to do? A. Make the bed. B. Clean the house. C. Prepare some food. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Grandma and grandson. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman do last Friday? A. She bought her first car. B. She went for a test drive. C. She took a driving lesson. 9 What do we know about Joseph? A. He is saving for a car. B. He wants to be a car dealer. C. He knows about sales skills. 10. How does the man feel about the woman’s payment choice? A. Surprised. B. Doubtful. C. Understanding. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 1. What’s wrong with the man? A. He has chest pain. B. He has a runny nose. C. He has a heartache. 12. What does the woman arrange for the man? A. An online consultation. B. A medical test. C. An urgent operation. 13. What did the man plan to do tonight? A. Have a big meal. B. Buy a ticket. C. Make an appointment. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does Jack give to the woman? A. His class schedule. B. His health report. C. His birth certificate. 15. What benefit does the Fitness Club provide? A. Free meals. B. Accommodation. C. Sportswear discounts. 6. Which position will Jack apply for? A. First-Aid Trainer. B. Fitness Leader. C. Junior Nutrition Assistant. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 7. What is the situation on the Harbour Bridge? A. It is closed for repairs. B. It is severely damaged. C. It is blocked after an accident. 18. What are drivers going to the city advised to do? A. Take another route. B. Drive more slowly. C. Wait in line patiently. 19. What is the problem on the M4 highway? A. There was a car crash. B. A truck has broken down. C. Road work is in progress. 20. What can we learn about the train services? A. Trains are running late. B. All trains are canceled. C. Services are back to normal. 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. C 2. B 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8 C 9. B 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. B 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. G 19. F 20. E 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. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C 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。 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. has caused 37. wider 38. The 39. rapidly 40. entering 41. stores 42. recognition 43. where 44. to 45. to reach 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】Campus Culture Festival Our school’s English Club is excited to announce the upcoming Campus Culture Festival. It aims to promote cultural exchanges and enrich our campus life, which is highly anticipated by our school’s English Club. The festival has a variety of activities. You can taste international dishes at food stalls, enjoy traditional dances and music shows, and view unique artifacts at the cultural exhibition, which broadens our horizons. These activities enhance cultural understanding and foster friendship. Don’t miss out! Let’s actively participate and make it a big hit! 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】参考范文： But still, gathering my courage, I told her my wish. To my surprise, Theresa was moved by the family’s situation and immediately replied, “Great. It’s a much better idea.” Thinking highly of her decision, I began cleaning the bike. And unexpectedly, she cheerfully joined me. After our great efforts, the bike looked new and pretty. To make it work well, we pumped air into the tires and put some oil on the chain. I then sent the bike’s picture to John with the message, “Do you want this for your daughter? It’s free.” John said thank you and happily accepted the gift. Later he came to take it, saying that he would surprise his daughter Sarah by sending it to her as a Christmas present. A few days later, John sent me a photo of his daughter smiling on the pink bicycle. He said thankfully that Sarah loved the bike and that it made their Christmas really special. Seeing the happiness it brought to John’s daughter, my friend Theresa and I also felt pleased. The experience reminded us of the true spirit of giving during the holiday season. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $