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高一5月 (英语) 学科素养阶段训练 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，选出最佳选项。 1. What type of film are the speakers probably discussing? A. A musical. B. A comedy. C. An action film. 2. How does the woman feel about the service of Go South? A. It’s average. B. It’s good. C. It’s poor. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a library. B. At an airport. C. At a post office. 4. Why does the man refuse to go to the beach? A. It is far away. B. It will be hot there. C. The hotel there is expensive. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A castle. B. A book. C. A city. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Boss and clerk. C. Husband and wife. 7. What will the man do for Charlotte? A. Buy her some food. B. Take her to a class. C. Help her with her work. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What inspired Matt to get into gymnastics? A. Being encouraged by a friend. B. Watching a competition on TV. C. Joining a school sports program. 9. What did Matt think is the key to his success? A. His love for gymnastics. B. His strong desire to win. C. His courage to face challenges. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Which club does the man want to join? A. The art club. B. The film club. C. The photography club. 11. Why will the man go to South America? A. To volunteer. B. To visit relatives. C. To learn a language. 12. What does the man intend to study at university? A. History. B. Chemistry. C. Spanish. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the woman probably doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a program. C. Conducting a job interview. 14. How long did the man stay in Tanzania? A. About 5 months. B. About 6 months. C. About 7 months. 15. What field does the man probably work in? A. Medicine. B. Tourism. C. Building. 16. What do we know about the man? A. He got his first job in 2008. B. He has worked for large organizations. C. He is inexperienced in team management. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is this talk about? A. How to start writing. B. How to get writing jobs. C. How to become a good writer. 18. What is the speaker’s first suggestion? A. Deciding on a writing topic. B. Learning from good writers. C. Entering writing competitions. 19. Why are the listeners advised to make their own website? A. To sell their products online. B. To meet other writers online. C. To make them easily found online. 20. What will the speaker do next? A. Introduce some websites. B. Discuss different writing styles. C. Provide good writing examples. 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 F. Scot Fitzgerald’s influential novel The Great Gatsby is now a Broadway musical for the first time! It is part of Kids’ Night on Broadway (KNOB), a program designed to introduce young audiences to the magic of live theatre. What to Expect at The Great Gatsby during KNOB? Despite its deep themes of love, wealth, and ambition, the show engages young audiences with striking costumes, grand sets, lively jazz music, and dynamic dance. Post-show-meet and greets with the cast (全体演员) and crew for kids’ Q&A about the performance. Fun educational materials with informative content to help kids understand the story. Tickets 06/25/2025-09/07/2025, Broadway Theater | 1681 Broadway Seat Price View Upper Level Rear $70 Distant but clear view of the stage Upper Level Front $85 Full and bird’s-eye view of the stage Main Floor $110 Close-up view of the stage Buy 1 adult ticket, get 1 free kid’s ticket (aged 18& under). An additional 10% service fee will be added to each ticket. Know Before You Go: Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the theater. Any bag brought into the theater must fit comfortably under your seat. The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited. Handheld devices with captions (字幕) are available upon request to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Avoid talking, whispering, or singing along during the performance, unless encouraged by the performers. You can applaud at the end of songs, scenes, or acts; if unsure, follow the audience. 1. What can young audiences enjoy at The Great Gatsby during KNOB? A. Post-show celebrations. B. Interactions with performers. C. Fun and informative lectures. D. Costume design competition. 2. How much should a couple and their 16-year-old son pay to book the closest seats? A. $190. B. $220. C. $242. D. $330. 3. Which of the following behaviors is allowed in the theater? A. Discussing with friends. B. Enjoying takeout food. C. Recording the performance. D. Applauding between scenes. B It was my birthday, and I was celebrating it as I had for years: Watching the annual meteor shower (流星雨). But this time, I, a 23-year-old working on my graduate degree in medicine, began to question, “Could my childhood love for astronomy be more than a hobby?” I grew up in a small town, where many students didn’t even finish high school. But I was driven to pursue my education, and following in the footsteps of my best friend’s dad-the neighborhood pharmacist (药剂师), who set a rare example of professional success, I chose to major in pharmacy, the science of preparing medicines. At university, I discovered a world beyond my expectations. I met people in fields I’d never dreamed of, from brain science to digging up ancient bones, even researchers studying the stars. Their passion contrasted sharply with my practical but unexciting pharmacy studies. I had to make a decision: to leap into the unknown, or play it safe forever? The conflict troubled me until a solar eclipse (日食) brought answers. As the Moon crept across the Sun, the world darkened around me. The stillness of the water, the desperate calls of birds, and the fading sunset deeply moved me. I knew what I had to do. I dropped out of pharmacy school to pursue previously unimagined options. The journey wasn’t easy. I took odd jobs, earned a physics degree, and eventually began a PhD in astronomy. Now I lead a global project involving the public in real cutting-edge astronomical research. At this year’s meteor shower, I’ll present my research at an international astronomy conference. I’ll gaze at the same celestial spectacle that once inspired a small-town girl. I realize how the night sky shaped me. It freed me from allowing earthly worries, shame, or self-doubt to stand in the way of pursuing new dreams. 4. What motivated the author to major in pharmacy? A. Her childhood hobby B. Her passion for knowledge. C. The influence of a role model D. The encouragement of her friend. 5. How did the author’s experience at university shape her? A. It helped her stick to her belief. B. It opened her mind to new ideas. C. It enhanced her pharmacy study. D. It developed her thinking abilities. 6. Which of the following best describes the author’s final decision? A. Easy but rewarding B. Practical and safe C. Ambitious but unrealistic D. Courageous and life-changing 7. What does the author’s experience show? A. Dreams give life wings. B. Play it safe and you’ll never fail. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. True passion requires courage to pursue. C In the world of big food, artificial intelligence is nothing new. McCormick, which owns brands (品牌) like Frank’s RedHot, has been using AI in taste development for nearly ten years. The company says its development time has been cut by 20% to 25% by finding good taste mixes and deciding which ideas are worth testing. It is a similar story at Unilever, where AI is deeply used in food research. Systems can test thousands of dishes in seconds on computers and get to workable ideas with fewer tests. Unilever’s Knorr Fast & Flavourful Paste, for example, was developed in about half the usual time. But even as AI shapes how food companies decide what ends up on store shelves, they are quick to stress that AI is not taking over the kitchen. “Human creativity and judgment lead the way, and AI is a tool to help us do more,” said a Unilever leader. “Our greatest strength will always be our people,” said McCormick’s chief science officer. As more new companies use AI to tell how people will feel about new food products, it is unclear how successful they will be. Food scientists who have tested these systems say the technology is still early. “AI companies are saying too much about what they can do,” one food scientist said. “Without real data from big companies, they can hardly tell what will happen.” Where AI doesn’t do well, researchers say, is biology. Dr. Julien Delarue, a professor at the University of California, said people’s hopes for AI tools that study taste may be inflated. While AI can help study chemical data, knowing how people taste different tastes is still limited. People taste the same chemicals very differently because of their genes (基因), culture, and life experiences. “There is no such thing as an average person,” Delarue said. When it comes to taste itself, humans are still the standard. “People will always be the ones who decide what tastes good,” he said. “Not machines.” 8. What’s said about AI in the food industry? A. It tests dishes in real life. B. It creates specific products. C. It has been used for ten years. D. It makes product development faster. 9. What view do food company leaders hold? A. AI helps but can not take over. B. AI weakens human creativity. C. AI should be used everywhere. D. AI should make final decisions. 10. What does the underlined word “inflated” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Too exact. B. Too high. C. Too simple. D. Too early. 11. What can be learned from the last two paragraphs? A. People are the real taste judges. B. AI will soon control taste development. C. People like AI-designed products better. D. Genetic differences are easy to get over. D Batteries are getting smaller, lighter and more powerful all the time. A group at the University of Cambridge has used the eel (鳗鱼)’s way to come up with what it calls“jelly batteries”. These are made from hydrogels (水凝胶) containing over 60% water. This makes them both soft and flexible. While most batteries experience a loss of electricity if they are bent or stretched (拉伸), a jelly battery can be stretched up to one-and-a-half times its length with no electricity loss. This means it can be worn more comfortably against the skin and prove stronger when implanted into internal organs, like the lung, heart or brain. The jelly battery works in much the same way that biological processes, such as the nervous system, produce electricity. They rely on the different concentrations of electrically charged particles (粒子) that exist within different body cells. This creates a difference in electrical potential, which in turn produces a tiny amount of electricity. Electric eels strengthen it by having thousands of muscle cells acting together to produce power strong enough to hunt. Much as an electric eel can increase small electrical with the help of muscle cells, jelly batteries can increase their output by being tied together. They can also be charged and discharged by connecting a power source. The group thinks jelly batteries could be marketed without great difficulty, and that the cost of making them would be reasonable when compared with present battery technologies. The next step for the Cambridge team is to test the biological safety of their jelly batteries when implanted in human body: although, as they are mainly water-based, the team does not expect any rejection problems. Besides wearable and implantable devices, another potential market for stretchable batteries is soft robotics where stretchy parts would be safer to operate among people than traditional robots. They could help power other devices, such as gloves that allow disabled people to move their hands. 12. What makes a jelly battery soft and flexible? A. Its structure. B. Its material. C. Its length. D. Its shape. 13. How can jelly batteries produce enough electricity? A. By relying on energy sources to get charged. B. By creating a difference in electrical potential. C. By gathering plenty of cells to work as a team. D. By joining themselves together to increase power. 14. What can be inferred about jelly batteries from the last paragraph? A. Their production cost is greatly reduced. B. Their biological application is promising. C. Their business use is around the corner. D. Their potential in robotics is beyond limit. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Jelly batteries: A Nature’s Solution B. Soft batteries: Huge Market Demand C. Soft batteries: Safe for Human Body D. Jelly batteries: A Stretchable Power Source 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。 World Water Day on 22 March is a reminder of the importance of water for people and the planet. ____16____ Whether you’re splashing in a pool or walking by a river, water connects your senses. At the beach, you can see the waves rolling in, hear them crashing, smell and taste the salty air and feel the cool water on your feet. ____17____ This can refer to the sea, canals, lakes, rivers and fountains — anywhere that people can enjoy water. Scientists think blue spaces help you relax because, over time, lots of humans have lived near water, so it feels safe and familiar. Researcher Kate Campbell studies blue spaces and says they have the power to “relax our bodies and tell our minds to switch off”. Even just looking at water can help you feel focused. A study in 2022 found that it made volunteers feel relaxed and slowed their heart rate. ____18____ Studies show that people often feel happier when they live close to the coast. Water has also been shown to boost creativity, which is why you might get good ideas in the shower or bath. ____19____ Author Catherine Kelly says relaxing in the bath is good too, or feeling rain on your skin. If you don’t like getting wet, sit indoors by the window and watch raindrops race to the bottom. At the beach you can go for a swim if an adult says it’s safe to do so, or sit on the shore and watch the horizon. ____20____ Kelly says you can think, “Here I am, this small thing. So my problems are not that big after all.” A. But did you know it keeps your mind healthy too? B. Water is important for agriculture and industry worldwide. C. Watching waves calms mind and rushing water aids sleep. D. Breathing sea air can also be good for your physical health. E. You don’t need to live by the sea to feel connected to water. F. This peaceful feeling near water actually has a name: blue space. G. Seeing a huge blue space has been shown to help you let go of things. 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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As I have perfect pitch (绝对音感) and started playing piano at 3 years old, it’s much natural for me to join the school’s choir when I got to college in the US. At first, everything went pretty ____21____: I passed the audition (试音), and was even invited to join the more selective Chamber Singers. However, I soon became ____22____ after several rehearsals (排练): From jokes to music theory, I simply couldn’t understand what they were talking about! And when I ____23____ others’ pitch mistakes, they seemed unwilling to accept. I remained silent even when I knew the pitches were ____24____. It was our New Year Concert last year that ____25____ me out of deep waters. When we were singing the words of a song: “To live is to give”, I thought “how could I be ____26____ just being a silent Asian?” Soon after the ____27____, I started my plan. In my second term, I ____28____ to join all the conversations and started to help fellow singers with my abilities ____29____ identifying pitch. I was overwhelmed by the content of helping people, and was thrilled ____30____ more choir members came to me for casual talks. From March to May, I was ____31____ soloist (独唱者) for four different songs, an unusual ____32____ for a first-year student. Among them, my favorite piece was a Spanish folk song that we ____33____ during the choir’s spring tour to Madrid. A Chinese student singing a Spanish song in an American choir — how proud I was to ____34____ as an ambassador of cross-cultural communication! When the audience applauded us, I came to see a better world with understanding, ____35____and love. 21. A. smoothly B. carefully C. deeply D. quickly 22. A. scared B. determined C. frustrated D. absorbed 23. A. looked out B. pointed out C. figured out D. turned out 24. A. normal B. incorrect C. perfect D. regular 25. A. pushed B. pressed C. selected D. drew 26. A. satisfied with B. keen on C. familiar with D. eager for 27. A. audition B. joke C. concert D. rehearsal 28. A. hoped B. managed C. refused D. failed 29. A. by B. to C. on D. in 30. A. when B. while C. before D. unless 31. A. respected B. postponed C. attached D. appointed 32. A. feature B. hobby C. achievement D. request 33. A. performed B. desired C. lacked D. ignored 34. A. launch B. serve C. assume D. announce 35. A. patience B. independence C. peace D. pride 第二节： (10个小题；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 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has officially launched its northernmost satellite data receiving station in Heilongjiang Province. ____36____ (design) to increase the time for receiving data sent by polar-orbiting (极地轨道的) satellites, the new high-latitude (高纬度的) facility will improve the country’s Earth observation capabilities. Polar-orbiting satellites follow paths over the North and South Poles, ____37____ (transmit) valuable information on weather, environmental monitoring and climate ____38____ (pattern) . Establishing a ground station further north lengthens each communication window, allowing for more data collection per satellite pass. This marks a significant step in China’s efforts ____39____ (strengthen) space-based monitoring and support scientific research ____40____ (global) . The facility, which became fully ____41____ (operation) in December 2025, is a key part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) remote (远程的) sensing network. It ____42____ (equip) with three reception systems and features S/X dual-band, dual-polarization data reception. As ____43____ result, it can achieve a download speed of 2,000 megabits per second. Located about two kilometers west of Mohe City, a region ____44____ temperatures can drop to -53°C in winter, the station is the highest-latitude satellite ground station in China. Despite the cold environment, the station operates autonomously to receive data ____45____ 25 national land observation satellites. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15 分) 46. 为响应学校“世界动物日World Animal Day”活动，你校举办了“保护动物”主题演讲比赛。假设你是李华，请写一篇英文演讲稿，内容包括： 1. 动物面临的威胁（如栖息地减少habitat loss、非法捕猎illegal hunting）； 2. 保护动物的具体做法； 3. 发出呼吁。 注意：词数 80 词左右(开头给结尾给出的内容不计入总字数)；可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and classmates, Hello, everyone, I’m Li Hua. I am honored to ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 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。 It was the day before the Chinese New Year Eve, and 16-year-old Li Wei stood nervously in front of a traditional tea house in downtown Beijing. The street was decorated with red lanterns and couplets, breathing a strong festive atmosphere. He held a carefully wrapped gift — a delicate porcelain teapot that had been passed down from his grandmother — and kept repeating the simple English sentences in his head. Today, he was going to meet his online language partner, Tom, a boy from England who had been learning Chinese with him for six months. They had chatted for countless hours online but had never met in person. The doorbell jingled softly as Li Wei pushed the wooden door open. The warm, fragrant air mixed with the smell of oolong tea greeted him immediately. Inside, most customers were chatting over cups of tea, and soft folk music was playing in the background. In the quiet corner sat a fair-haired boy about his age, holding a small gift box, looking equally anxious and curious. Li Wei took a deep breath and walked over. “Tom?” he asked in low English. The boy’s blue eyes lit up at once. “Yes! And you must be Li Wei!” he replied in slow, earnest Chinese, with a cute accent. They both laughed immediately, and the awkward tension melted away quickly. They began to chat freely, mixing broken English with basic Chinese. Li Wei presented the teapot to Tom excitedly, explaining its long history and the cultural meaning of drinking tea in China. Tom, in return, handed him a small box of homemade English biscuits, sharing the tradition of afternoon tea in Britain. For an hour, they exchanged practical language tips and interesting childhood stories, often pointing at objects around the tea house to learn new words. It felt like they had already been close friends for years, across the distance of the world. As they were about to say goodbye and enjoy the New Year holiday with their families, Tom suddenly pulled out his smartphone carefully. “One photo, for memory?” he suggested with a bright smile. Li Wei nodded happily and moved a little closer. But just as Tom held up the phone to take the photo, his elbow accidentally hit the porcelain teapot on the wooden table. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Before Li Wei could reach out to catch it, the teapot fell onto the floor with a sharp crash. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: For a moment, neither of them spoke, only silence hanging in the air. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高一5月 (英语) 学科素养阶段训练 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，选出最佳选项。 1. What type of film are the speakers probably discussing? A. A musical. B. A comedy. C. An action film. 2. How does the woman feel about the service of Go South? A. It’s average. B. It’s good. C. It’s poor. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a library. B. At an airport. C. At a post office. 4. Why does the man refuse to go to the beach? A. It is far away. B. It will be hot there. C. The hotel there is expensive. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A castle. B. A book. C. A city. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Boss and clerk. C. Husband and wife. 7. What will the man do for Charlotte? A. Buy her some food. B. Take her to a class. C. Help her with her work. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What inspired Matt to get into gymnastics? A. Being encouraged by a friend. B. Watching a competition on TV. C. Joining a school sports program. 9. What did Matt think is the key to his success? A. His love for gymnastics. B. His strong desire to win. C. His courage to face challenges. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Which club does the man want to join? A. The art club. B. The film club. C. The photography club. 11. Why will the man go to South America? A. To volunteer. B. To visit relatives. C. To learn a language. 12. What does the man intend to study at university? A. History. B. Chemistry. C. Spanish. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the woman probably doing? A. Chairing a meeting. B. Hosting a program. C. Conducting a job interview. 14. How long did the man stay in Tanzania? A. About 5 months. B. About 6 months. C. About 7 months. 15. What field does the man probably work in? A. Medicine. B. Tourism. C. Building. 16. What do we know about the man? A. He got his first job in 2008. B. He has worked for large organizations. C. He is inexperienced in team management. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is this talk about? A. How to start writing. B. How to get writing jobs. C. How to become a good writer. 18. What is the speaker’s first suggestion? A. Deciding on a writing topic. B. Learning from good writers. C. Entering writing competitions. 19. Why are the listeners advised to make their own website? A. To sell their products online. B. To meet other writers online. C. To make them easily found online. 20. What will the speaker do next? A. Introduce some websites. B. Discuss different writing styles. C. Provide good writing examples. 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. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. D 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. A 17. F 18. C 19. E 20. G 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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C 第二节： (10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. Designed 37. transmitting 38. patterns 39. to strengthen 40. globally 41. operational 42. is equipped 43. a 44. where 45. from 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15 分) 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear teachers and classmates Hello, everyone, I’m Li Hua. I am honored to speak on the topic of animal protection on the World Animal Day . As we all know, many animals are facing serious threats, such as habitat loss and illegal hunting, which have caused numerous species toward extinction. With the aim of protecting them, not only do we reduce the use of plastics to keep their homes clean, but also refuse to buy wildlife products and support nature reserves. What is most significant is that we should call on people to raise their awareness of animal protection. Let’s take action now! Together, we can build a kinder and safer world for all living beings. Thank you for your listening! 第二节 (满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Before Li Wei could reach out to catch it, the teapot fell onto the floor with a sharp crash. Pieces of the delicate porcelain scattered across the wooden floor, gleaming under the warm light of the tea house. Li Wei’s heart sank instantly. His mind flashed to his grandmother’s gentle hands carefully polishing the teapot, and the stories she had told him about its history. Tom’s face turned pale, his eyes wide with horror. “Oh no! I’m so, so sorry!” he stammered in English, his voice trembling. He immediately knelt down, as if hoping to magically gather the fragments. Li Wei stood frozen for a second, a wave of shock and sorrow washing over him. Yet, seeing Tom’s genuine panic and regret, he took a deep breath and knelt beside him. For a moment, neither of them spoke, only silence hanging in the air. Then, Li Wei gently picked up a large piece of the teapot’s handle and said softly, “It’s okay, Tom. Accidents happen.” He looked up and managed a small smile. “This teapot was important because it carried my family’s stories. But maybe now,” he continued, his voice growing warmer, “it will carry our story too.” Tom’s eyes softened with relief and gratitude. “In my culture,” Tom said slowly, “we believe that broken things can be repaired, and sometimes they become even more special.” He carefully collected the pieces into his gift box. “Let me help you put it back together, not just the teapot, but as a memory of our meeting.” As they stood up, the initial sadness was replaced by a quiet understanding. They knew that some bonds, like the repaired cracks in porcelain, could hold stories far beyond their original design. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $