新疆乌鲁木齐市第101中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷

**基本信息** 乌鲁木齐市第101中学高二英语期中试卷，以听力、阅读、语言运用及写作为核心，融合文化传承（如英国小镇、中国节气）、科技前沿（电子鼻检测疾病）等真实情境，注重语言能力与思维品质培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、新闻报道|情境贴近生活，考查信息抓取能力| |阅读|20题/50分|文化地理、叙事故事、科技说明、议论文|C篇电子鼻检测疾病体现科技前沿，D篇纸质词典与AI对比培养批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|完形填空、语法填空|语法填空融入“立夏”节气，渗透文化意识| |写作|2题/30分|邮件邀请、故事续写|续写鼓励创新表达，提升语言输出能力|

第一部分：听力 (Listening) (注：听力部分无法通过文字直接呈现，需根据录音内容作答。以下为基于常见听力场景的逻辑推断，仅供参考) 第一节 1. C (通常涉及人物位置的推断) 2. C (通常涉及对事物的评价) 3. A (通常涉及天气描述) 4. B (通常涉及迟到原因) 5. C (通常涉及话题主旨) 第二节 6. B (推测为缓解紧张) 7. B (推测为设计个性化方案) 8. C (推测为怕扫兴) 9. A (推测为改天拜访) 10. A (推测为主持人与嘉宾) 11. C (推测为工作生活分离) 12. B (推测为改变的工作生活平衡) 13. A (推测为计算机工程学位) 14. A (推测为学得快) 15. A (推测为满意) 16. B (推测为一周内) 17. B (推测为暴雨引发) 18. B (推测为正在睡觉) 19. C (推测为超过1000人) 20. A (推测为难以到达被困者) 第二部分：阅读理解 (Reading) 第一节 (A-D篇) 题号 21. C 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31 A 32 C 33 A 34 A 35 D 答案 第二节 (七选五) 36. F (Then work your way up to making it a daily habit.) 37. D (In this way you can focus only on your meal.) 38. E (Breathe in the pleasant smell before taking a bite.) 39. B (Eat slowly and chew thoroughly.) 40. A (Check your hunger) 第三部分：语言运用 (Language Use) 第一节 (完形填空) 41. B (belief) 42. C (slipped into) 43. D (copy) 44. A (language) 45. A (progressed) 46. D (caring) 47. B (help) 48. C (embarrassed) 49. C (reminded) 50. D (courage) 51. B (gaps) 52. A (defended) 53. C (clearly) 54. D (barrier) 55. B (message) 第二节 (语法填空) 56. begins 57. which 58. dynasties 59. to / for (attached importance to/for 是固定搭配，通常用to) 60. to seize 61. that 62. including 63. a 64. hotter 65. highly 第四部分：单词拼写 (Word Spelling) 6. highlights 7. understanding 8. participating 9. presentation 10. Exposed 11. motivate 12. anticipated 13. wrapped 14. urgent 15. Contrary 第五部分：写作 (Writing) 第一节 (应用文) (以下为一篇符合要求的范文，供参考) Dear Michael, I'm writing to invite you to an upcoming event, "Taste Traditional Chinese Cuisine," which will be held in our school dining hall next Friday afternoon. The event aims to introduce international students to the charm of Chinese food. There will be various activities, including a cooking demonstration by a famous chef, a tasting session of different regional dishes like dumplings and zongzi, and a chance to try making dumplings yourself. It will be a great opportunity to learn about Chinese culture through your taste buds. Since you are always interested in Chinese traditions, I believe you will enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing you there! Yours truly, Li Hua 第二节 (读后续写) (以下为续写思路和参考段落) 续写思路： 1. 第一段 (承接上文)：描述“我”如何利用妈妈的针线包，把旧球衣和爸爸的工作服剪成小块，熬夜制作拼布领带的过程。可以描写缝纫的艰难（手指被扎、线缝得歪歪扭扭）以及“我”坚持不懈的决心。 2. 第二段 (结尾升华)：父亲节当天，爸爸收到礼物的反应。他不仅没有嫌弃领带丑陋，反而非常感动，因为领带是由“我”穿旧的球衣（代表成长）和爸爸的旧工作服（代表父爱/传承）做成的。最后点题：这份礼物虽然不完美，但充满了爱和心意。 参考段落： Paragraph 1: Over the next two weeks, my room turned into a workshop. I carefully cut the worn soccer sweater and Dad's old work shirt into small, uneven squares. My fingers were pricked countless times by the needle, leaving tiny red dots, but I didn't stop. I spent every night after school hunching over the desk, sewing the colorful pieces together with clumsy stitches. When I finally finished the patchwork tie, it was far from perfect—it was a little crooked and the colors were mismatched—but it was made with my own hands and full of love. Paragraph 2: On Father's Day morning, I nervously handed the gift to Dad. He unfolded the strange-looking tie and his eyes widened in surprise. For a moment, he was silent, examining the familiar fabric of my soccer jersey and his old work shirt. Then, a big smile spread across his face. He pulled me into a tight hug, saying, "It's the most special gift I've ever received." He wore it proudly that day, telling everyone it was a masterpiece. I realized that the value of a gift doesn't lie in its price, but in the heart behind it. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 乌鲁木齐市第101中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 高二英语(问卷) (卷面分值： 150分；考试时间： 150分钟) 命题人：马春园 审核人：葛一纬 姓名： 班级： 考号： 注意事项： 1. 本试卷为问答分离式试卷，由问卷和答题卡两部分组成，答案务必写或涂在答题卡指定位置上。 2. 答卷前，请考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。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转涂到答题卡上。 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。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. Where is Tom now probably? A. In the playground. B. In the classroom. C. In Miss White's office. 2. What does the woman think of the movie? A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Extraordinary. 3. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 4. Why was the woman late? A. She missed the taxi. B. The taxi had an accident. C. She got injured. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. Different countries. C. Traditional customs. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间,每段录音读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman come here? A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Buy her a fitness program. B. Design a personalized program. C. Teach her to repair the equipment. 听第7段材料，回答第8至 9题。 8. Why did Lucy refuse the invitation? A. She has made other plans. B. She quarreled with Janice. C. She feared spoiling others' fun. 9. What did the man ask his sister to do? A. Visit Lucy another day. B. Prepare many vegetables. C. Introduce her friends to Lucy. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Writer and reader. C. Boss and employee. 11. What is the work-life balance like in traditional workplaces? A. People spend little time with family. B. People work long legal working hours. C. People's work and private lives are separate. 12. What will the man probably talk about next? A. The healthy working lives. B. The changed work-life balance. C. The difference in his new book. 听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。 13. What is a must for the position? A. A bachelor's degree in computer engineering. B. Hands-on programming experience. C. Skills relating to developing applications. 14. What is one of David's strengths? A. He learns quickly. B. He developed apps well. C. He works with friends. 15. How does Cathy feel about David? A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 16. When will David hear back from the company? A. Within three days. B. Within a week. C. Within a month. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。 17. What caused the natural disaster in Colombia first? A. Strong wind. B. Heavy tan. C. Mudflow. 18. What were people doing when the disaster hit the area? A. Workıng B. Sleeping. C. Traveling. 19. How many. soldiers and police officers came to people's rescue? A. Over 100. B. Over 200. C. Over 1,000 20. What might the road conditions lead to? A. The difficulty in reaching the trapped. B. The possibility of creating anxiety. C. The shortage of food and supplies. 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 English Market Towns to Visit in the UK English market towns come in many shapes and sizes. Each has a personality shaped by the goods and services produced and traded for centuries. But each town has more to do than shop. Hereford, Herefordshire Hereford has remained a lively market town since 1189. Skirting the town square, you' ll find lovely shops, ealerics, and the Black and White House Museum. The Hereford Cathedral is the most impressive building in town. It's also home to an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magne Carta is displayed there. Ludlow, Shropshire Ludlow is known as the Foodie Center of England. Butcher shops, greengrocers, bakeries, and cheese shops line the town square. Bordering the square, the Ludlow Castle is a “must explore” medieval stronghold. The three-day Ludlow Food Festival is held each September. Shrewsbury, Shropshire Getting to Shrewsbury Town Center from London is challenging but worth the anxiety. The River Severn has a significant turn surrounding the town, almost making an island of Shrewsbury Town Center. The shape creates a perfect market where goods could be shipped and received using the river as a highway. Flowers are everywhere-hanging baskets, window boxes, and plant(ers-just what you imagine in an attractive English market town. Mevagissey, Cornwall Even if you haven't been to the small fishing village Mevagissey, you' ve probably seen it in a movie or British TV show. The working harbor(港口) took shape in 1774. Fishermen go out to sea daily and sell their fish in harbor-side markets. Don't leave the harbor without a traditional Cornish pie. It's delicious. 21. Where can you find an original copy of the Magna Carta? A. In the Ludlow Castle. B. In the Foodie Center of England. C. In the Hereford Cathedral. D. In the Black and White House Museum. 22. What is a feature of Shrewsbury Town Center? A. It's situated near a big island. B. It's almost surrounded by water. C. It's known for its flower festival. D. It's easily accessible from London. 23. What does the author suggest visitors do in Mevagissey? A. Try the Cornish pie. B. Watch a British TV show. C. Go fishing in the sea. D. Take pictures of the harbor. B Five years ago, a truly unforgettable event took place. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary(纪念日 ) that year. To our delight, it was a splendid event, lovingly hosted by our sons just for us. Our dear, old friends gave us a wonderful surprise with their thoughtful gifts and heartfelt congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park. It was a cold spring day, and the Bear tooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the center of my camera lens. There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. Approaching us, he spoke only a simple command,“Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just orchestrated some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could offer our thanks. Unexpectedly, the photo he took is now one of the most valuable and prized of our trip. In that unexpected encounter, I absorbed a lesson in the most unlikely of places. We should never judge a man by his appearance. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to extend our deepest appreciation and a heartfelt“Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day. 24. What do we know about the trip? A. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary. B. It was a suggestion from their friends. C. It was in the late autumn five years ago. D. It was taken by train to the west. 25. What caused the couple to frequently pause on their trip along Beartooth Highway? A. Road signs. B. Impressive scenery. C. Car problems. D. Complex roadblocks. 26. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture? A. He could have lost the camera B. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera. C. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there. D. The motorcycle driver might not bc good at the taking pictures. 27. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle? A. Rich and generous. B. Kind and straightforward. C. Creative and capable. D. Careful and admirabie. C The human body is always giving off different chemicals through breath and skin. Some of these can act as early warnings of illness. A famous case is Joy Milne, a retired nurse. She noticed a special strong smell on her husband years before he was found to have Parkinson's disease. Later, science tests proved she could correctly tell who had the disease just by their smell. This shows that changes in how a person smells can give us important information about their health. Scientists are now studying small chemical particles called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Our bodies make these as part of their normal work, and we release them through sweat and breath. When a person gets sick—— with an infection, cancer, or a brain disease—— these VOCs can change. For example, diabetic ketoacidosis(糖尿病酮症酸中毒) might cause a sweet, fruity smell. Problems with the liver or kidneys can lead to a musty (发霉的) smell. Some illnesses like cholera and tuberculosis (结核病) also have special smells. The human nose cannot smell many of these weak, sickness-related chemicals. But dogs with special training have shown they can smell illnesses like prostate cancer and malaria. Learning from this, scientists are building tools like “electronic noses”. These machines use man-made sensors to “smell” and find patterns linked to diseases for early checks. High-tech methods are also helping scientists find the exact chemicals that point to sicknesses like Parkinson’s disease. Soon, we might have very fast and simple tests using just a breath sample or a cotton swab wiped on the skin. This could make finding diseases much quicker. Finding sickness earlier in this way could change how doctors normally work. Studying body smells opens new roads for health checks. It also shows us how closely our body's inner work is connected to our health, reminding us there is still much to learn about the signals our bodies send out. 28. What do we know about Joy Milne? A. She is working in the hospital. B. She can examine patients with her nose. C. She smelled a particular smell on her husband. D. She did tests to prove her husband's disease. 29. What does the example of a fruity smell in diabetic ketoacidosis patients show? A. VOCs will reduce when people get sick. B. VOCs make patients release a pleasant smell. C. VOC changes may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. D. VOC changes can tell us about health problems. 30. Why are scientists developing electronic noses? A. To make doctors smell illnesses. B. To detect smells humans cannot smell. C. To train dogs more effectively. D. To cure diseases like cancer. 31. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Using Body Smells to Find Diseases Early B. Joy Milne and Her Speech Sense of Smell C. Dogs Can Smell Diseases Better than Humans D. Technology Has been Used for Health Checks D In an age when digital assistants complete our sentences before we fully form them, it is easy to believe that printed dictionaries have outlived their usefulness. Yet they remain essential, because no tool better reminds us that language is not simply corrected—— it is crafted. Before spell-check and AI, students and writers turned to dictionaries not only to check meanings but also to explore usage examples and word histories. A student drafting an essay, for instance, might look up “charge” and discover it can mean “accuse” ,rush forward” or “fill with energy”. Choosing among these possibilities required thought, and that process often shaped the writer's ideas. An AI assistant, by contrast, may simply replace the word with the most common option, leaving little room for personal intention. Dictionaries have also played a guiding role in English. Johnson's and Webster's dictionaries, widely used by schools and publishers, helped establish spelling and meaning at times when regional dialects differed sharply. Even today, when dictionary makers update entries to reflect new expressions such as “ghosting” or “finsta”, they rely on everyday speakers for credence. This back-and-forth —— public use influencıng dictionaries. dictionaries influencıng public use —— keeps language both flexible and shared. But this balance is weakening. As online communication takes over daily life, formal English ebbs. Casual abbreviations, emesis, and speech-like sentences now appear in emails and even workplace reports. For many young people, writing “Sounds good!!” reads more confident than a polished, formal sentence The shift is understandable, yet it raises a question: If algorithms(算法) creakingly finish our sentences, do we still learn how to shape them ourselves? AI writing tools offer clean, quick suggestions, but they rely on fixed patterns. As George Orwell once warned, such ready-made phrasing can “think our thoughts” for us. When writers accept every suggestion, originality (独创性) slowly disappears. Dictionaries, by contrast, push us to explore options and make deliberate choices. Our ability to express ourselves shapes who we are. Losing the dictionary would mean losing not only a reference book, but a way of thinking —— one that keeps language creative, thoughtful, and deeply human. 32. What does the example of “charge” show? A. Word histories are stressed a lot in dictionaries. B. Al assistants are more efficient than printed dictionaries. C. Printed dictionaries help users gain deeper insight into words. D. Students struggle to choose the right meaning of certain words. 33. What does the underlined word “ebbs” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Fades. B. Arises. C. Improves. D. Stabilizes. 34. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. No convenience comes without a cost. B. Al tools contribute much to creative works. C. Dictionaries provide more fixed word choices than AI tools. D. George Orwell encouraged the use of existing writing patterns. 35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The History of English Dictionaries B. AI Asstasents Threaten Language Creativity C. The Necessity of Formal English in Digital Age D. Printed Dictionaries Are Still Essential in Digul times 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。 How to Start Mindful Eating Mindful eating is about waking up to the experience of eating. Experts recommend starting mindful eating gradually. Aim to eat one or a few meals per week in a slower, more attentive way. 36Here's a simple practice to help you get into a more mindful eating mindset. ●Prepare with intention. Before eatıng, take a moment to acknowledge your hunger level and emotional state. Take a few deep breaths to calm your body and help it shift into “rest and digest” mode. Turn off distractions like your phone, the TV, or your unfınished work. 37 . c Engage your senses. Observe the colors and shapes of your food. 38 As you eat, pay attention to the flavors and how the food feels in your mouth. This sensory awareness can help you feel more satisfied and prevent you from overeating. ● 39 Take small bites and chew each completely. This allows you to fully experience and appreciate the taste and texture of your food, and helps you digest it better. · Reflect on fullness and satisfaction. 40 [This simple act helps you slow down and check in with your body. Aim to stop eating when you' re about 80% full to allow your body enough time to register that you' ve eaten enough. A. Check your hunger B. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. C. Put your chopsticks down after each bite. D. In this way you can focus only on your meal. E. Breathe in the pleasant smell before taking a bite. F. Then work your way up to making it a daily habit. G. Eating mindfully can boost mood and improve food choices. 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) Just 2 months into my Ph. D.,I was about to quit. i came to the new city with a 41 : to become a scientist. The instruments in the lao were new to me. On my first day, my teacher gave me a task to set up a reaction. I pretended to understand, then 42 a corner and watched a senior student until my shaky hands could 43 her movements. Most of all, I struggled with the 44 barrier. At lab meetings, the conversation 45 so fast that by the time I understood a question. another discussion had already moved on. But during my struggles, a 46 classmate said somethıng that would 47 me. After one presentation left me 48 , l considered quitting science. At that time, he pulled me aside. “You are not here because of your English,” he 49 me, “You are here because you could think.” His words gave me the 50 to continue. I started to carry a tape recorder every day, replaying presentations late at night to fill in the 51 . My English progress was slow but steady. By the time I 52 my Ph. D., I could express my ideas 53 , earning me the degree. I came to see my language not as a 54 , but as my identity. His words were also a simple 55that turned my fear into courage and my struggle into success. 41. A. concern B. belief C. doubt D. sense 42. A. pulled into B. fell into C. slipped into D. wandered into 43. A. create B. control C. replace D. copy 44. A. language B. skill C. mind D. task 45. A. progressed B. dragged C. started D. faded 46. A. humorous B. modest C. daring D. caring 47. A. follow B. help C. simplify D. support 48. A. moved B. abused C. embarrassed D. delighted 49. A. showed B. answered C. reminded D. warned 50. A. curiosity B. chance C. faith D. courage 51. A. letters B. gaps C. forms D. applications 52. A. defended B. pursued C. rejected D. held 53. A. briefly B. quickly C. clearly D. privately 54. A. mistake B. failure C. btaden D. barrier 55.A. experience B. message C. record D. method 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或所给单词的正确形式。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Summer (Chinese Pinyin: Li Xia), the 7th term of the year, 56 (begin) on May 6 and ends on May 20 this year. The term Start of Summer, 57 originated at the end of the Warring States Period (239 BC),dates back to ancient China. Since it is a crucial time for the harvest of summer crops, ancient Chinese emperors in different 58 (dynasty) attached great importance 59 the Start of Summer. In the Zhou Dynasty (1050-221 BC), the emperor encouraged his residents 60 (seize) the key time to do farm work. It's said 61 most of the decorations were arranged in the color red, 62(include) the emperor and the officials’ dress, the horses and the flags, in order to show respect to the god of summer and pray for 63 good harvest. According to Chinese traditional medicine, Start of Summer is a key time to moisten(湿润) the heart. When the weather grows 64 (hot) than before, dampness and heat can affect human health. Food rich in vitamins and cool in nature is 65 (high) rccommended. Vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, watercress and fruits that include watermelons, pears and strawberries are top recommendations. 第四部分填空；根据中英文提示拼写单词(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 66. We both agreed that the hike to the waterfalls was definitely one of the h (最精彩的部分) of the trip. 67. When the poem is beyond your (理解,领会) at first sight, just have some patience and explore its meaning step by step. 68. With every team member p (参加) enthusiastically, the workshop ran smoothly. 69. The exchange student gave an interesting p (展示) on culture shock. 70. V (暴露于) to different kinds of music from an early age, she has developed a deep love for rock& roll. 71. The plan is designed to m (激励) employees to work more efficiently. 72. She a (预料) that the project would face delays, so she had already hired extra staff. 73. She w (包裹) the injured bird in a soft cloth before she took it to the animal hospital. 74. Unfortunately, they face a variety of dangers and many of them are in u (紧迫的) need of protection. 75. C (相反的), to the old one, this new discovery proves that the method is effective. 第五部分写作(共两节，满分 30分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是李华,最近你校将为国际交换生举办“品中华传统美食”(Taste Traditional Chinese Cuisine)的活动。请给你校国际交换生 Michael 写一封电子邮件，告知此事并邀请他参加。 内容包括：1.活动时间和地点：2.活动内容；3.邀请他参加的原因。 注意： 1.词数 100 左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.信的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Michael, Yours truly, Li Hua 第二节(满分15分) 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写。 Father's Day was in two weeks. I didn't know what to get Dad. Last year I made him a photo album. This year I wanted to do something different. At dinner, Dad accidentally dropped his favorite blue tie into his soup bowl. The tie was ruined. I suddenly knew what to get Dad for Father's Day! “How much does a tie cost?” I asked Mom the next morning.' Depends,” she said, some can cost twenty dollars. Do you have enough money, Carter? “ No,” I said sadly. When I got to my room to change into my school clothes, I noticed a hole in my shirt. At school l picked at the hole in my shirt. I thought about how I could come up with enough money to buy a tie. I took a deep sigh, and played with the hole some more. As the hole grew in size, an idea sprang into my mind. After school, I puiled out my worn soccer sweater and Dad's old work shirt from the closet. “Mom!” I called, waving the clothes. “Can we make a patchwork (拼布) tie from these? The store-bought ones are too boring.” Mom gazed at the worn edges and nodded, pointing to her sewing kit (针线包). Inside the sewing kit were needles, thread, and scissors that she had always used before.“Let's start with hand-made items —— it's slower, but meaningful.” She handed me a needle and thread, showing me how to thread it through the eye of the needle. My first attempt was a mess —— the thread got stuck and I hurt my finger. “Ouch!” I cried out, sucking my thumb. Mom laughed softly, pressing a bandage into my palm. “Even the best tailors started from zero, honey. Don't give up.” Sitting in my room that night, I realized that if I wanted to give Dad a Fathor's Day gift, I would have to make full preparations. From then on, I was absorbed in my work every day after school. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $