黑龙江大庆市左思高级中学有限公司2024-2025学年度下学期期末考试高一英语试题

大庆左思高中2024-2025学年度下学期期末考试 高一英语试题 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纸上。 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the man travel? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 2. Where will the man go on Saturday night? A. The woman’s house. B. His grandparents’ home. C. A restaurant. 3. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Read the newspaper. B. Take out the garbage. C. Put down a list of kitchen items. 4. At what time will the speakers meet? A. 6:00 pm. B. 7:00 pm. C. 7:30 pm. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to buy a TV. B. What size TV to buy. C. Where to put the TV. 第二节 共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman mainly doing? A. Making complaints. B. Quarreling with the man. C. Seeking advice from her boss. 7. What do we know about the woman’s job? A. It’s tiring but well-paid. B. It’s relaxing and meaningful. C. It’s challenging but interesting. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Have a good rest. B. Do more exercise. C. Go on a diet. 9. Which can be included in the woman’s breakfast? A. Eggs. B. Beef. C. Bread. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What did the man mainly talk about at the meeting? A. Writing. B. Recycling. C. Global warming. 11. What is the man going to do this evening? A. Write a letter. B. Attend a meeting. C. Throw rubbish. 12. What is the woman’s attitude toward the environment? A. Casual. B. Concerned. C. Doubtful. 13. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Buying posters from Kate. B. Inviting Kate to have dinner. C. Asking Kate for help. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. A teacher and a student. C. A teacher and a parent. 15. Why did the woman fail to buy an electronic dictionary? A. She didn’t like the type. B. The shop closed early. C. Its price was rather high. 16. What does the man think of the department store? A. Things are expensive there. B. Fewer products are for sale. C. The electronic dictionaries there are out of date. 17. Where will the woman probably buy her electronic dictionary? A. At a department store. B. At an electronic mall. C. At an online shop. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Where does the pilot pick up water? A. From a river. B. From a lake. C. From the Fire Center. 19. What does the speaker say about picking up water? A. It’s time-wasting. B. It’s quite easy. C. It’s dangerous. 20. What do we know about the fire? A. It has been put out. B. It lasts 20 hours. C. It is still spreading 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 Life is an exciting adventure filled with countless opportunities waiting to be explored. Whether you’re seeking the pleasure of outdoor activities or the comfort of reliable services, here’s something for you. Dive into the following introductions and discover your next unforgettable experience! Sailing Club Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing Qualification (资格). You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons. Opening Hours Tuesdays, 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Phone: (412) 396-6644; Fax: (412)396-6644 Riding School You can start horse riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00 am and 8:30 pm. There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am — 8:30 pm Phone: (412) 396-6754; Fax: (412) 396-6752 Diving Center Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and a towel. There are reduced rates for couples. Opening Hours: Monday and Friday, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm Phone: (412) 396-6312; Fax: (412) 396-6706 Medical Center The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient medical care for students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores. Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. Phone: (412) 396-6649; Fax: (412) 396-6648 1. Which place offers a weekly activity with a certificate (证书) in the end? A. Diving Center. B. Sailing Club. C. Medical Center. D. Riding School. 2. Which should you fax if you want to do a morning countryside activity? A. (412) 396-6648. B. (412) 396-6706. C. (412) 396-6752. D. (412) 396-6644. 3. What convenience is the Medical Center unable to provide? A. Good equipment. B. Well-trained staff members. C. Various medicines. D. Nursery for newly-born babies. B In recent years, an increasing number of foreign students have adopted Chinese opera, not just as tourists but through in-depth learning experiences. Thirty international students spent nearly a month at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, attending a summer course on traditional Chinese operas, where they explored this engaging art form. The students, including culture enthusiasts and first-time visitors, were introduced to the unique vocal (发声的) techniques and purposeful movements that distinguish Chinese operas from European theatre traditions. They not only practiced the technical aspects but also gained an appreciation for the cultural significance of each performance. Among the participants was Daria Oganesova, a history student from St. Petersburg State University, who found the operatic skills challenging yet interesting. Despite her background in Chinese history, this was her first hands-on experience with traditional operas. Kayla Hamilton-Dick, an exchange student from New Zealand, described Chinese operas as “deep and complex”, pushing her to practice the movements diligently after class. Though the learning process was difficult, all the students successfully completed their “graduation performances”, demonstrating their hard work and growth. Li Qiuping, an opera artist with nearly 50 years of teaching experience, shared valuable insights with the students, explaining the historical and emotional context of the operas. For example, before teaching “Ode to Pear Flowers”, she explained the heartbreaking story of Yang Guifei, a beloved wife of Emperor Xuanzong, which helped students better convey the emotions in their performances. The course, which has been running since 2011, not only focused on opera but also introduced other traditional Chinese arts, such as puppet (木偶) shows. These diverse experiences left a lasting effect on the students, many of whom later became cultural representatives, writing books or producing documentaries about Chinese operas. Zhang Yunlei, a teacher at the academy, emphasized the importance of allowing foreigners to experience Chinese culture firsthand, as their viewpoints can more effectively promote it to the world, encouraging cultural exchange and shared understanding. 4. How were the foreign students in the course? A. Experienced. B. Passionate. C. Casual. D. Hesitant. 5. What can we learn about Kayla Hamilton-Dick from the second paragraph? A. She possessed knowledge of Chinese history. B. She presented successfully through hard work. C. She experienced Chinese opera in New Zealand. D. She found the opera movements easy to perform. 6. What did Li Qiuping do for the students in the course? A. She taught Chinese language. B. She organized cultural events. C. She explained relevant history. D. She designed special costumes. 7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage? A. To recommend an opera artist. B. To highlight students’ challenges. C. To show the cultural experiences. D. To encourage more art researches. C Random destinations give travelers a thrill “旅行盲盒”：邂逅未知的惊喜 Most people plan their vacations well in advance, including where they’re going. But some like the thrill of not knowing where they will end up. Earlier this year, mystery box travel purchases surged (激增) among China’s young people. Usually, travelers buy a mystery box at a low price — usually 100 or 200 yuan — and then receive several destination options to choose from. After the destination is decided, their trip begins. A citizen surnamed (姓) Cheng is eager to go on a mystery box trip, stating that traveling alone usually costs too much and that too many people don’t know where to go. “However, the mystery box directly assigns me a few destinations, which is wonderful and cheap,” Cheng told Haibao News, a media outlet based in Shandong province. Liao Liangyu, 16, has turned his eagerness to go on a mystery box trip into reality. Months ago, Liao traveled with a couple of friends to Changsha in Hunan province. With its reputation of a super hyped-up (被炒作的) internet sensation (“网红地”), Liao had a change of opinion after seeing Changsha for himself. “My biggest discovery is that Changsha is a city full of contrasts,” Liao told China Daily. “You can see skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and old houses in rundown alleys (破旧的小巷) in the same view.” Travel mystery boxes bring excitement to many less popular destinations. For example, Dehong city in Yunnan, despite its scenic views, previously received few visitors due to a lack of promotion. But after it was included as a mystery box travel destination, Dehong has since got lots of attention. But even so, a large number of people feel disappointed with travel mystery boxes because they can encounter (遇到) many problems after purchasing one, such as poor travel times and sudden flight cancellations (取消). Sun Weili from Ctrip suggested in an interview with Haibao News that visitors should choose reliable platforms and sign contracts (合同) to guarantee their trip specifications (具体要求). 8. What is the appeal of mystery box travel, according to the text? A. Traveling with like-minded strangers. B. Unplanned traveling at a low cost. C. Fixed routes to choose from. D. Popular destinations to visit. 9. How did Liao Liangyu feel about his mystery box trip? A. He regretted traveling with his friends. B. He thought Changsha’s fame was unreasonable. C. He disliked the unpredictability. D. He discovered something unexpected. 10. How do travel mystery boxes affect places like Dehong city? A. They help increase their popularity. B. They often cause overcrowding. C. They lead to environmental problems. D. They enrich local people’s lives. 11. What is the main topic of the last paragraph? A. Reliable platforms to buy travel mystery boxes. B. Various mystery box travel options available. C. Potential issues related to travel mystery boxes. D. Mystery box travel regulations and policies. D From stealing chips to swallowing whole starfish, gulls are known for their greedy appetites. However, one scientist was so shocked to see pictures on social media of gulls eating “strange and wonderful things” that she launched a citizen science project to study their shifting diets. “By studying gulls’ diet, we can learn more about their behavior, their role in ecosystems and the pressures they face in a changing world,” Dr Alice Risely said. UK seabirds face threats from warming oceans, overfishing and avian flu, with several species on the UK red list of conservation concern. Some gulls are coming to live closer to people, adding human leftovers to their natural menu of fish, crabs, starfish and earthworms. The birds may be flocking to urban areas to find food to feed their babies during the breeding season, switching back to a natural diet once their youngsters have fledged (能飞翔的). Alternatively, gulls may be relying on human leftovers for much of the year as the natural food supply drops. One particularly striking photograph shows a gull eating a baby bird. It was taken by scientist Samuel Schmidt on a trip to the Farne Islands. Getting more information on what gulls are eating — in proximity to people and as the climate changes — “could be very enlightening”, he said. “The gull wasn’t malicious (恶意的); it was just hungry,” he added. Gulls are known to eat other birds, including pigeons. “The fact is we just really don’t know — there is very little data,” said Dr Risely. “This is why we wanted to exploit this resource of online photos to try and help us understand what the gulls are eating, and if there are any patterns we can find.” The UK is known for its huge habitats of seabirds nesting on cliffs. Now, gulls are in trouble in their natural spaces — and some species are seeking habitats in coastal cities. There is very little data on the number of urban gulls — but natural populations are regularly monitored, showing big declines. 12. What inspired Risely to start a citizen science project? A. Her interest in seabirds. B. An online post about gulls. C. The changing diets of seabirds. D. The strange gulls with great appetites. 13. What happened to the gulls in Paragraph 2? A. They have a preference for urban life. B. They entered the list of protected birds. C. They have enough natural food. D. They depend more on humans for food. 14. How did Samuel think of a gull eating a bird? A. Destructive. B. Harmful. C. Normal. D. Unusual. 15. What can we learn from Risely’s words in the last paragraph? A. Most seabirds in the UK are endangered. B. Photos on the Internet aren’t believable. C. Urban gulls deserve more protection. D. More information on gulls is needed. 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。 Show someone your support Sometimes people who are close to us go through difficult times. That could include coping with an illness or other big changes in their life. ____16____ Just wanting to support them is a good place to begin. Here are some ideas to consider. Let them know you care. Your friend or family member may feel like talking about what they are going through, or they may not. It’s always appropriate to let them know you care and will be there for them. ____17____ Making a video expressing your love for them is another option. You could also ask them if it would be OK to bring or mail them a baked treat, or you might put together a care package. Spend time together. ____18____ If possible, ask if they would like to do something together, like take a walk, watch a movie, or do a puzzle. If it’s a family member who lives far away, you can ask if they want to video chat or talk on the phone. You could also send them photos of your day to help them feel connected. ____19____ People who care about you likely want you to keep your daily routine as much as possible, even while they are going through something challenging. But you might also be able to step in when possible, with tasks like doing the dishes, looking after a pet, or ironing clothes. Pay attention to their needs and wants. This is often the hardest, but most important way to show you care. Even if they are just telling you a story about something silly that happened at the supermarket, it’s important that you respond appropriately. If you ignore them when it comes to simple things, they won’t feel that you care about them.____20____ A. Help out with small tasks. B. Stick to your daily routine. C. Your presence alone can be comforting. D. Even small gestures can mean a lot to others. E. You could show your care by making a card with a note inside. F. Therefore, they are much less likely to share anything deeper with you. G. You probably wish you could do something to help but might not be sure how. 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Dusti was inside her apartment on Sunday afternoon. She was watching a group of children play on a(n) ____21____ pond outside her window ____22____ suddenly the ice surface cracked (破裂). Three of the children ____23____ into the water. “Before I even realized it, I was out there on the middle of the pond, ____24____two kids out,” Dusti said at a news conference on Monday. But as she ____25____ the third child, the ice cracked ____26____ her and Dusti, too, found herself in the 15-foot-deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, but the ice was too slippery (滑的), so she tried to stay afloat as she ____27____ to hold the girl's head above the ____28____, she said. The little girl's teenage cousin soon appeared. He threw Dusti a ____29____ and pulled her back onto the surface. She then managed to pull the 6-year-old to ____30____. As the girl began to ____31____ on her own, the rescue team arrived and took her to the hospital. Deputy Blaine Moulton said, as of Monday afternoon, her condition was still ____32____, but added that doctors expect her to ____33____. “The fact that Dusti witnessed these kids fall in there and her quick ____34____ to the emergency and putting her life at risk for the kids make sure that they could ____35____ to safety is amazing,” Moulton said, recognizing Dusti's bravery at the news conference. 21. A. forbidden B. icy C. destroyed D. manmade 22. A. as B. until C. when D. while 23. A. fell B. jumped C. swam D. walked 24. A. pulling B. pouring C. pointing D. picking 25. A. waited for B. answered for C. reached for D. asked for 26. A. above B. in C. to D. beneath 27. A. scheduled B. struggled C. screamed D. settled 28. A. bridge B. window C. cousin D. surface 29. A. rope B. bag C. coat D. bucket 30. A. safety B. privacy C. freedom D. peace 31. A. cry B. breathe C. talk D. walk 32. A. scary B. good C. sharp D. serious 33. A. escape B. survive C. die D. leave 34. A. reflection B. recovery C. reaction D. relief 35. A. get it B. catch it C. call it D. make it 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。 My first football ____36____ (compete) was in Nagoya, Japan several years ago. Last year our team went to Seattle, Washington in the USA., ____37____ we won second place. ____38____ (personal), I think the team that got first place cheated, because they had developed a new type of program just before ____39____ match began. So we need to encourage our programmer to improve our intelligence too. We are ____40____ (determine) to create an even ____41____ (good) system. In a way our programmer is like our coach. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while ____42____ (watch) human games. Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises. In this way I can make up new moves using my “artificial intelligence”. I would really like to play against a human team, for I have been programmed ____43____ (act) just like them. After all, ____44____ the assistance of my electronic brain that never ____45____ (forget) anything, using my intelligence is what I’m all about! 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校英语报将出一期主题为“勇于面对挑战”的专刊，请你以“Growing through Challenges”为题目写一篇投稿。 要点：1.结合个人的学习或生活，描述成长经历； 注意：词数80左右。 Growing through Challenges ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 Kate walked hand-in-hand with her daughter, Holly, toward the restaurant, the cool evening air filled with the sound of excitement. Holly’s favorite restaurant wasn’t far, and her little feet almost skipped with joy as she looked up at her mother, her eyes wide with disbelief. “You can order whatever you want, sweetie,” Kate said, her heart filling with happiness at being able to give her daughter this special treat. Being a single mother had been difficult for Kate ever since her husband passed away. Balancing a job that hardly paid enough while taking care of Holly had been a daily struggle. Money was always tight, but Kate was determined to make sure Holly never felt like she was missing out on love or happiness. She had been saving up for this dinner for a period of time, wishing to give Holly a birthday she would always remember. As they stepped into the restaurant, Holly’s excitement was nearly impossible to contain. She rushed ahead to the table and looked through the menu eagerly. Holly’s small hands flipped through the menu, trying to decide between all the delicious options. But when Kate looked at the price on the menu, her thoughts raced, calculating the little money she had left after saving for months just to make this night special for Holly. Thinking of her financial struggles, Kate stepped aside to the counter, where a waiter was serving a graceful lady wearing a white coat. With fear and embarrassment, Kate tried to keep her voice down and asked the waiter if they had any discount for the dinner. “Ma’ am, we don’t have any discount,” the waiter said softly, his voice low but firm. And then he continued serving the woman. Hearing that, Kate returned to the table and her heart was heavy, forcing a smile for Holly, who was still joyfully choosing her favorite food, unaware of the concern inside her mother. 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。 When Holly finished her meal, Kate went to pay the bill. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Without hesitating, Kate rushed outside in search of the woman. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 大庆左思高中2024-2025学年度下学期期末考试 高一英语试题 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纸上。 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the man travel? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 2. Where will the man go on Saturday night? A. The woman’s house. B. His grandparents’ home. C. A restaurant. 3. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Read the newspaper. B. Take out the garbage. C. Put down a list of kitchen items. 4. At what time will the speakers meet? A. 6:00 pm. B. 7:00 pm. C. 7:30 pm. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Whether to buy a TV. B. What size TV to buy. C. Where to put the TV. 第二节 共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the woman mainly doing? A. Making complaints. B. Quarreling with the man. C. Seeking advice from her boss. 7. What do we know about the woman’s job? A. It’s tiring but well-paid. B. It’s relaxing and meaningful. C. It’s challenging but interesting. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Have a good rest. B. Do more exercise. C. Go on a diet. 9. Which can be included in the woman’s breakfast? A. Eggs. B. Beef. C. Bread. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What did the man mainly talk about at the meeting? A. Writing. B. Recycling. C. Global warming. 11. What is the man going to do this evening? A. Write a letter. B. Attend a meeting. C. Throw rubbish. 12. What is the woman’s attitude toward the environment? A. Casual. B. Concerned. C. Doubtful. 13. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Buying posters from Kate. B. Inviting Kate to have dinner. C. Asking Kate for help. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. A teacher and a student. C. A teacher and a parent. 15. Why did the woman fail to buy an electronic dictionary? A. She didn’t like the type. B. The shop closed early. C. Its price was rather high. 16. What does the man think of the department store? A. Things are expensive there. B. Fewer products are for sale. C. The electronic dictionaries there are out of date. 17. Where will the woman probably buy her electronic dictionary? A. At a department store. B. At an electronic mall. C. At an online shop. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Where does the pilot pick up water? A. From a river. B. From a lake. C. From the Fire Center. 19. What does the speaker say about picking up water? A. It’s time-wasting. B. It’s quite easy. C. It’s dangerous. 20. What do we know about the fire? A. It has been put out. B. It lasts 20 hours. C. It is still spreading 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. B 5. B 6. C 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 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. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 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） 阅读下列短文，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. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 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. competition 37. where 38. Personally 39. the 40. determined 41. better 42. watching 43. to act 44. with 45. forgets 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】参考范文： Growing through Challenges Challenges are part of our life, which come in different forms. However, it is growing through these challenges that makes us stronger. As for me, one challenge that I faced was living in the dorm independently. With the help of my teachers and classmates, I overcame all the difficulties I met. Not only my parents but also I was amazed to find a completely new me. As Santiago in the book of The Old Man and the Sea says, “A man can be destroyed but not be defeated.” Only by bravely facing challenges can we gain growth. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 When Holly finished her meal, Kate went to pay the bill. Her hands trembled slightly as she handed the waiter the cash she had saved for months. The waiter took the money, but before he could give her the change, a gentle voice behind her said, “Excuse me, ma’am.” Kate turned around to see the woman in the white coat smiling at her. “I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation earlier,” the woman said. “I’d like to pay for your dinner as a birthday gift for your daughter.” Kate was too shocked to speak, her eyes filling with tears. “Thank you so much,” she managed to say. “You have no idea how much this means to us.” Without hesitating, Kate rushed outside in search of the woman. She found her standing on the sidewalk, waiting for a taxi. “Wait!” Kate called out, running toward her. “I need to thank you properly.” The woman turned around and smiled. “It was my pleasure,” she said. “I remember what it’s like to be a single mother struggling to make ends meet. I hope this helps make your daughter’s birthday a little more special.” Kate hugged the woman tightly, grateful for her kindness. As she watched the taxi drive away, Kate realized that sometimes a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life. She vowed to pay it forward someday, just like the woman in the white coat had done for her. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $