河南开封市五校2025-2026学年下学期期末考试高一英语试题

开封五校2025～2026学年下学期期末考试 高一英语 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4. 本卷命题范围：人教版必修第三册至选择性必修第一册。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the color of the car? A. Black. B. Brown. C. White. 2. What will the man do next? A. Make a call to Mrs. White. B. Deliver Mrs. Green’s package. C. Leave Mrs. Brown a message. 3. What will the woman’s job be about? A. Taking orders. B. Preparing food. C. Clearing tables. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient. 5. What’s mainly troubling the woman now? A. A fever. B. A stomachache. C. Back pain. 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。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What attracts the woman most about China? A. Its history. B. Its buildings. C. Its food. 7. What is the woman? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A cook. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers now? A. Outside a square. B. On a bus. C. In an art museum. 9. Which part of David is used to show his power? A. His legs. B. His arms. C. His hands. 10. What are the speakers talking about? A. A statue. B. An artist. C. A picture. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the woman write about? A. Her family members. B. Her classmates. C. Her favorite author. 12. What is the woman’s brother like? A. He gets angry easily. B. He is good at sports. C. He is very smart. 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a studio. C. In a school. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the woman do last month? A. She did tests about self-driving taxi. B. She studied cars in the office. C. She bought a car in Beijing. 15. What does the man think of the driverless taxi? A. Boring. B. Satisfying. C. Dangerous. 16. How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By taxi. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker’s biggest dream? A. To see a building of her design. B. To study engineering abroad. C. To work in an architectural firm. 18. What does the speaker’s father recommend doing in Beijing? A. Attending an engineering lecture. B. Visiting some ancient buildings. C. Learning traditional Chinese culture. 19. What inspired the design of the CITIC Tower? A. A traditional Chinese city. B. The shape of a wine bottle. C. The structure of Chinese palaces. 20. What can we know about the CITIC Tower? A. It is 500 meters tall. B. It is the tallest in China. C. It is also called “China Zun”. 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 Ocean Kids Festival at Singapore Oceanarium From 13 March to 12 April 2026, Ocean Kids Festival at Singapore Oceanarium mixes marine (海洋的)discovery with moments designed for shared family time with additional activities for young marine lovers. Ocean Kids Festival brings learning to life through real-world encounters and hands-on experiences, encouraging families to discover new reasons to care for the ocean. Alongside exploring marine habitats and uncovering ocean facts, visitors can level up their day with Little Ocean Experts sign-up sessions, Animal Spotlight programmes, workshops, music, and storytelling. On selected days, the Research and Learning Centre comes alive with stories — celebrating little ones and big imaginations. Among these offerings, the Little Ocean Expert Series stands out as a main program designed for interactive educational engagement. Program Overview The Little Ocean Expert Series is a 45-minute meet-the-expert experience designed for children aged 7 to 12. It is priced at $15 per session and includes a free Axolotl Mini Plush Keychain (retail value of $15). It offers young learners an opportunity to meet the people behind marine animal care, conservation (保护)and research. In each session, children will meet one of Singapore Oceanarium’s specialists, such as a diver, a marine veterinarian, a marine conservationist, a marine researcher, an animal care specialist or a habitat presenter. They will learn key aspects of their respective roles and get a guided introduction to selected tools used in day-to-day work. The experience concludes with a dress-up and photo moment, where children can wear kid-sized Singapore Oceanarium uniforms, lab coats, or dive suits. Requirement Pre-registration is required, and each session is capped at 20 child participants to maintain quality engagement. Each child must be accompanied by an adult guardian, who may sit in the session at no additional charge. 1. What does the Ocean Kids Festival aim to do? A. To improve family relationships. B. To promote marine education. C. To popularize water sports. D. To train future conservationists. 2. What is the last part of the Little Ocean Expert Series? A. A dress-up and photo moment. B. The role-play activity. C. The self-introduction. D. The interaction with marine experts. 3. What is required for participating in the Little Ocean Expert Series? A. Children must be at least 12 years old. B. Children have to wear special clothes. C. Participants must register in advance. D. Adult participants have to pay a fee. B I’ve always enjoyed walking. However, never did I imagine I’d end up walking over 200 kilometers in 10 days, becoming a fan of walking holidays, and developing self-guided hiking routes in Portugal as part of my business. I used to be someone who was content with an easy three-hour walk, but I became an experienced multi-day (多日的) hiker. My change began with a taste of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, an ancient route through Portugal to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain. Back in 2013, I did a guided one-day hike along one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino, north of Ponte de Lima. It’s also one of the most challenging so it was hard work, but the views from the top of Labruja Mountain made the climb worthwhile. My guides were so crazy about the excitement of arriving at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral after the challenges of day after day on the Camino that I began to think I might want to give it a try. Fast forward a few years, I set off from Barcelos with a friend of mine to follow the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Apart from suffering from back pain, I thought I was quite fit. However, nothing had prepared me for how I would feel at the end of each walking day. We were averaging about 20 kilometers per day. When we reached our hotel, I hardly had enough energy to take a shower or find food. I had expected plenty of sightseeing, but it turned out to be very little. Quickly, I realized the takeaway of this unique travel experience: The Camino was all about making the most of the journey rather than the destination. For me, that was quite a change in thinking as I was usually all about getting to where I wanted to be as soon as possible so that I could start exploring. It was, perhaps, also my first step on the path towards mindfulness. 4. What was the author’s impression of the hike in 2013? A. The route was less challenging. B. The mountaintop views were amazing. C. The mountain climb was dangerous. D. The time spent there was not worthwhile. 5. Why did the author want to follow the Portuguese Camino de Santiago? A. He was inspired by his guides. B. He intended to please his friend. C. He was impressed by kind locals. D. He looked forward to keeping fit. 6. How did the author feel at the end of each walking day during the multi-day hike? A. Very scared. B. Rather energetic. C. Extremely tired. D. Particularly calm. 7. What can be known about the author’s unique travel experience? A. It let him down in general. B. It had a great impact on him. C. It failed to teach him a lesson. D. It lived up to his expectations. C Emojis (表情符号) feel harmless in daily chats, but inside workplace messages, they carry more weight than most people expect. A study from the University of Ottawa takes a closer look at this hidden effect. Researchers created simple workplace messages. Some were positive, some neutral, and some negative. Then they added emojis or left them out completely. Participants read these messages and judged the sender. A sentence like “We have great new office chairs” could appear with a smiley face, an angry face, or no emoji at all. The researchers found that people paid close attention to both the words and the emoji. Even a small mismatch between the two stood out immediately. Surprisingly, the safest option was the simplest one. Readers saw the sender of messages without emojis as capable (有能力的) and serious. Positive emojis did not hurt much, but they did not help much, either. If the message already sounded good, adding a smiley face did not improve the impression. Negative emojis, however, told a different story. One angry face was enough to drag down how capable the sender appeared. It colored the entire message, even if the sentence itself sounded fine. The study found that people reacted strongly to mixed signals. Imagine reading a complaint with a cheerful emoji at the end. This mismatch creates confusion and that uncertainty weakens trust. Over time, it can even affect teamwork. Even when the emoji matches the message, negative ones still leaves a bad impression. So, should you stop using emojis at work? Not necessarily. But you should think before using them. A simple, clear message often does the job best. Positive emojis can work in light, friendly conversations. Negative emojis are risky and usually not worth it. Most importantly, focus on what you want to say. If your message is strong, it does not need decoration. If your message is unclear, an emoji will not fix it. 8. What were the participants asked to do in the study? A. Interact with the senders. B. Create new messages. C. Add some emojis. D. Make judgements. 9. According to the study, messages without emojis are probably considered ________. A. boring B. less serious C. professional D. more unacceptable 10. Which of the following does the author agree with? A. Your message matters most. B. You should avoid using any emoji. C. Negative emojis are always valuable. D. Strong messages require decoration. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. Should You Use Emojis at Work? B. Why Should Your Messages Be Clear? C. The Hidden Danger of Workplace Emojis D. How to Improve Your Professional Image D Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Now, however, a new survey shows that the part most people throw out — the peel (皮) — might just be a powerhouse fertilizer (肥料). The survey study led by Nokuthula Khanyile of the University of Mpumalanga in South Africa looked at over 120 studies on the use of banana peels as fertilizer and found that when used as fertilizer, this waste could benefit all sorts of plants. Bananas are high in three main nutrients (营养物) that plants require to grow well — potassium, nitrogen, and magnesium. In fact, those are the main elements contained in commercial fertilizer used by farmers. So it is no surprise that the survey showed that fertilizers based on bananas resulted in plants that were taller and leafier than those grown without banana peel fertilizers. The various studies that were surveyed explored how to use banana peels as fertilizer. In some studies, the peels were turned into a mixture of banana peels and a few additives. In other studies, the peels were sun-dried and then ground into a powder that could be mixed in with soil. In another study, the peels were left to break down naturally with coffee grounds, which makes it possible for nutrients to be released into the ground at a slightly slower rate. Modern farming relies heavily on commercial fertilizers which are made in factories that run on coal, oil, or gas. In addition, nitrogen run-off from these fertilizers pollutes water and creates algae blooms (藻华) which are detrimental to other living things in water. Banana peels are a natural waste product. They do not need coal, oil, or gas to be produced, and they release nutrients at a much slower rate than commercial fertilizers, which probably means less run-off and less pollution. Anyway you look at it, using banana peel-based fertilizers is a win-win. 12. Why can banana peels benefit plants? A. They remove unnecessary leaves. B. They can protect plants from sunburn. C. They contain elements helping plants growth. D. They release nutrients faster than commercial fertilizers. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Various nutrients found in banana peels. B. Ways to turn banana peels into fertilizer. C. How to make use of banana peel fertilizers. D. The process of carrying out the survey study. 14. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Harmful. B. Similar. C. Adaptable. D. Significant. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To offer a solution to water pollution. B. To prove the value of natural fertilizers. C. To explore the health benefits of a fruit. D. To call for the reuse of a kind of waste. 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。 I was sitting on my sofa, feeling very tired. My doctor had warned me for years that my inactive lifestyle was putting me at risk of various health problems. ___16___ — I was too busy. I was too tired. I didn’t have the motivation (动力). But one day, something clicked. I realized that I wasn’t just risking my health but missing out on life. I wanted to hike, swim, dance, and travel without feeling winded and tired. ___17___. It wasn’t easy at first. I was out of shape and easily discouraged. But I started small, with just a few minutes of gentle yoga or walking around the block. ___18___. Before I knew it, I ran, lifted weights, and took group fitness classes. I discovered a whole new world of physical activity that I had never explored before, and it was exciting. But more than that, exercise changed my life in ways I could never have imagined. As I started to get stronger and fitter, I also found that my mood (情绪) lifted. ___19___. I even started to feel more connected to my community as I joined running groups and fitness classes and met new friends who shared my love for healthy living. ___20___, not just because it’s good for my body, but because it’s good for my life. It reminds me that I am alive and that every day is a gift to be valued. And for that, I will be forever thankful for the power of exercise. A. It was a big blow B. Today, I still exercise every day C. But the real turning point came a few years later D. So, I decided to start moving my body every day E. However, I had always found excuses to avoid exercise F. I was more energized, more focused, and more confident G. As I started to feel a little better each day, I was eager to move more 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was anything but a typical preflight announcement. As passengers ____21____ a Southwest Airlines flight, a flight attendant came over the speaker to ____22____ that there was a very special passenger on board. That passenger was 2-year-old Cruz, a little boy who had just ____23____ the fight of his life. Just one year earlier, Cruz had been diagnosed (诊断)with stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His family had been traveling back and forth from California to New York City for months as he received ____24____. Now, he was ____25____ cancer free and heading home. Wanting to make the moment ____26____, the flight crew (全体工作人员)invited everyone on board to help ____27____ Cruz’s incredible victory. Passengers began writing notes to Cruz, ____28____ filled with congratulations, encouragement, and love. Those who had never met him took a moment to ____29____ his strength and remind him just how ____30____ they were. For Cruz’s parents, Elisa and Miguel, it was a moment they will never forget. In the middle of it, their ____31____ took it in, too. “He even said, ‘I’m strong. They’re talking about me — I’m strong,’” Elisa shared. And he’s ____32____. On the plane, surrounded by ____33____ who quickly became a cheering team, one small boy’s ____34____ reminded everyone on board just how ____35____ hope, kindness, and a little celebration can be. 21. A. spoke for B. got off C. referred to D. settled into 22. A. agree B. promise C. share D. imagine 23. A. begun B. permitted C. announced D. won 24. A. invitations B. reviews C. treatment D. praise 25. A. unfortunately B. eventually C. occasionally D. originally 26. A. unforgettable B. convenient C. normal D. appealing 27. A. gather B. celebrate C. handle D. investigate 28. A. messages B. responses C. tests D. requests 29. A. overcome B. target C. honor D. adopt 30. A. generous B. determined C. special D. proud 31. A. doctor B. son C. servant D. parent 32. A. right B. typical C. ashamed D. anxious 33. A. patients B. friends C. strangers D. publishers 34. A. illustration B. warning C. movement D. journey 35. A. encouraging B. absolute C. odd D. obvious 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。 What if your AI agent assistant doesn’t just answer questions or write papers but carry out real, helpful tasks — all on its own? And what if it is capable ___36___ performing tasks, like managing your Email, running ___37___ (schedule) tasks or even controlling your smart home — again, all on its own? That’s the promise of OpenClaw (known briefly as Clawdbot and even more briefly as Moltbot), ___38___ open-source program designed to carry out tasks without step-by-step instructions across all the services and apps you use most. How can OpenClaw be so ___39___ (power)? First of all, it has a very good memory and is quick ___40___ (learn). OpenClaw doesn’t forget anything when it is closed. It manages ongoing projects, remembers the conversation you had weeks ago and ___41___ (track) your preferences. It can also send you messages to remind you what should ___42___ (do) next. You can wake up to a text saying, “Here is your schedule,” without having to ask the AI first. ___43___ (final), it does all these tasks on its own. Depending on your setup, it can fill forms, search your email, write reports and control smart home devices. People have reported using it for everything from inbox cleanup to habit tracking. The ___44___ (case) seem to keep growing because once it’s connected to your actual tools (like calendar, notes and email), it stops feeling like a computer program. Instead, it becomes a real teammate ___45___ does not wait for your instructions. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国交换生好友Mike想品尝你的家乡特色美食。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐一道美食； 2. 说明推荐理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mike, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 When I was in middle school, my home life was terrible. I spent as much time as possible anywhere but home. I basically lived at the public library. The librarian, Mrs. Chen, noticed. She never asked personal questions. Never made me feel like a problem. She just made sure I always had a quiet place to sit and that I had books to read. Sometimes she’d leave snacks on the table where I was sitting. One afternoon, I was writing in my notebook when Mrs. Chen walked over. “Do you like writing?” she asked. I nodded, closing the cover. Instead of asking to see it, she simply smiled. “You seem to enjoy it,” she said softly. “Keep at it.” After that, she would occasionally leave a blank (空白的) notebook on my table with a simple note: “For your stories.” Other times, she’d recommend books she thought I might enjoy. She always quietly let me know she noticed. Years later, I left my hometown for college and eventually became a writer. Through all those years, I never forgot Mrs. Chen. One afternoon, I sat down and wrote her a letter, telling her everything — how her quiet faith saved me; how I became a writer because of her. I mailed it, unsure if she’d even remember me. Weeks passed. I didn’t expect a reply, but I found myself hoping. Then one day, an invitation arrived: my first book event, back in my hometown. 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。 That day, after the event, I went to the library to visit Mrs. Chen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I turned to Mrs. Chen and said, “What if I started a free writing workshop here — in my old place?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 开封五校2025～2026学年下学期期末考试 高一英语 考生注意： 1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4. 本卷命题范围：人教版必修第三册至选择性必修第一册。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the color of the car? A. Black. B. Brown. C. White. 2. What will the man do next? A. Make a call to Mrs. White. B. Deliver Mrs. Green’s package. C. Leave Mrs. Brown a message. 3. What will the woman’s job be about? A. Taking orders. B. Preparing food. C. Clearing tables. 4. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient. 5. What’s mainly troubling the woman now? A. A fever. B. A stomachache. C. Back pain. 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。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What attracts the woman most about China? A. Its history. B. Its buildings. C. Its food. 7. What is the woman? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A cook. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers now? A. Outside a square. B. On a bus. C. In an art museum. 9. Which part of David is used to show his power? A. His legs. B. His arms. C. His hands. 10. What are the speakers talking about? A. A statue. B. An artist. C. A picture. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the woman write about? A. Her family members. B. Her classmates. C. Her favorite author. 12. What is the woman’s brother like? A. He gets angry easily. B. He is good at sports. C. He is very smart. 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a studio. C. In a school. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the woman do last month? A. She did tests about self-driving taxi. B. She studied cars in the office. C. She bought a car in Beijing. 15. What does the man think of the driverless taxi? A. Boring. B. Satisfying. C. Dangerous. 16. How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By taxi. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker’s biggest dream? A. To see a building of her design. B. To study engineering abroad. C. To work in an architectural firm. 18. What does the speaker’s father recommend doing in Beijing? A. Attending an engineering lecture. B. Visiting some ancient buildings. C. Learning traditional Chinese culture. 19. What inspired the design of the CITIC Tower? A. A traditional Chinese city. B. The shape of a wine bottle. C. The structure of Chinese palaces. 20. What can we know about the CITIC Tower? A. It is 500 meters tall. B. It is the tallest in China. C. It is also called “China Zun”. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 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. E 17. D 18. G 19. F 20. B 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. of 37. scheduled 38. an 39. powerful 40. to learn 41. tracks 42. be done 43. Finally 44. cases 45. who##that 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】One possible version: Dear Mike, I’m really happy to hear that you want to try some special food from my hometown. I would strongly recommend jiaozi, one of the most popular local dishes. Jiaozi are dumplings filled with meat and vegetables and can be boiled or fried in different ways. They taste fresh and delicious, especially when eaten with vinegar. More importantly, jiaozi stand for family reunion and happiness, so people often enjoy them together during festivals or weekends. Trying jiaozi is not only a way to enjoy tasty food, but also a chance to understand local culture better. I’m sure you’ll love them. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: That day, after the event, I went to the library to visit Mrs. Chen. When I walked through the familiar doors, Mrs. Chen was busy shelving the books. I approached and said hello. She looked up, and for a moment she just stared. Then her face broke into that same warm smile I remembered from years ago. “I got your letter,” she said. “I’m not much for writing back, but I read it more than once.” I nodded. I understood. She had never been one for words — just quiet actions. She led me to my old place, telling me stories about the newcomers — kids just like I had been. Hearing that, I had a new idea. I turned to Mrs. Chen and said, “What if I started a free writing workshop here — in my old place?” Her eyes lit up. “You’d do that?” she asked. “You gave me a place to become myself,” I said. “Now I want to give the newcomers the same.” She smiled, reached into her pocket and then pulled out a folded piece of paper. It was a flyer she had drawn up weeks ago, advertising Free Writing Workshop for Kids at the library. “I’ve been waiting for the right person to help me with this,” she said softly. We both laughed. “We had the same plan,” I said. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $