2025无锡澄宜六校高三上学期12月联考试题英语含答案（含听力）

澄宜六校阶段性联合测试高三英语第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which person does the man want to follow?A. The man on the bus. B. The woman in the taxi. C. The man on the motorcycle.2. Where should the man put used envelopes?A. In the biggest box. B. In the medium-sized box. C. In the smallest box.3. What record did the woman just break?A. Her personal record. B. The school record. C. The national record.4. When will the flight take off?A. At 4 o’clock. B. At 5 o’clock. C. At 6 o’clock.5. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. At a cinema. B. At the speakers’ home. C. At a restaurant.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2至4个小题,从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What time will the man use the car?A. At 3:00. B. At 4:00. C. At 4:30.7. What does the woman have to do if she wants the car?A. Do some housework later.B. Drive her brother somewhere.C. Finish her schoolwork before leaving.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What are the speakers doing?A. Attending a party. B. Discussing a lecture. C. Working part-time at a hospital.9. Which job has the woman applied for?A. Waitress. B. Volunteer. C. Salesgirl.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. Why did the man’s aunt and uncle leave their home?A. To visit family. B. To have a vacation. C. To escape the natural disaster.12. How do the man’s relatives find out what the volcano is doing?A. They call their relatives. B. They read the newspaper. C. They watch news programs.13. What do the man’s aunt and uncle think about San Francisco?A. It isn’t very fun. B. It’s too cold. C. It’s scary to visit.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their trip abroad. B. Vacation plans. C. Cultural differences15. Why doesn’t the woman want to go to Mexico?A. She’s afraid of flying.B. She hates the food there.C. She went there with her cousin last summer.16. What does the man say about Spanish?A. It’s not easy to learn.B. He’s been learning it for a year.C. He can only say a few words.17. What probably makes the woman change her mind?A. The beauty of the beaches in Mexico.B. The possibility of learning some Spanish.C. Many people speaking English in Mexico.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18. In which year did Ritchie Valens make his first record?A. 1950. B. 1958. C. 1959.19. What was Ritchie Valens’s most famous song?A. La Bamba. B. American Pie. C. Donna.20. Who got a seat on the plane because of illness?A. Don MeLean. B. Buddy Holly. C. J. P. Richardson.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。 A2-hour Scooter Rental in Niagara FallsIf you want to avoid the queues and crowded areas of visitors, this activity is for you. You can visit scenery that most never do along the Niagara Gorge on an electric scooter (滑板车), which is easy to ride and makes getting from viewpoint to viewpoint fast and easy. You can cover about 34 miles of Niagara Falls State Park, the Niagara Gorge,and Whirlpool State Park all in 2 hours using a scooter.What's Included●Ninebot Max Electric Scooter●Lock to lock up the electric scooter Meeting and PickupOpening hours5/13/2023-7/20/2025Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-06:00 PM Additional Information*Confirmation will be received at time of booking* Not wheelchair accessible* Near public transportation*Not recommended for pregnant(怀孕的)travelers* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions* Travelers should at least have an average physical fitness level Click here to apply or call:+1(702) 648-5873 Cancellation PolicyYou can cancel at least 24 hours prior to the experience for a full refund.21．What is one advantage of renting an electric scooter?.A．It saves money. B．It covers all the routes.C．It makes your tour undemanding. D．It helps to reduce accidents.22．What does the activity offer travelers?A．Devices against theft. B．Facilities to keep healthy.C．Assistance for the disabled. D．Guidebooks for Niagara Falls.23．When can you call off the activity to get all your money back?A．After online confirmation. B．One day ahead of the tour.C．The moment the tour starts. D．Twenty four hours after booking.BScience is always seen as hard-core and hard to understand. But could you imagine hundreds of people being attracted by the cover of a science magazine?The achievement was completed after Wang Yixi and his team made the cover of an October issue of Structure, a US-based Cell Press journal. The cover shows a Chinese ink painting that vividly shows the process in which a special enzyme (酶) involved in the biosynthesis (生物合成) of an important organic compound is activated―the latest breakthrough by a Chinese scientific research team. Another one of his popular works that carries distinctive Chinese elements is a composite image, describing a scientist as the folk goddess Nyuwa, carrying her newly discovered compound to fill a crack in the sky.While studying chemistry at university, Wang Yixi often came across an experimental preparation process that he had to explain, but the amount of text was too large and abstract. As she had been interested in drawing, and related software like Photoshop, he decided to turn his graphics into a fine art. He went on to study 3D graphics software in order to better display the microscopic structures in his field and improve the presentation of his papers.It didn’t take long before his classmates and professors noticed his talents and asked him to help them with their papers. By word of mouth, more people beat a path to Wang’s door and were willing to pay for his service. Over the past four years, Wang and his team have come up with more than 10,000 visual works for academic papers across a variety of fields, many of which have made their way to the world’s top academic journals, including Nature, Science and Cell.“Every scientific paper is innovative, and graphics are an essential part of scientific papers,” Wang says, adding that what he tries to achieve is an explanation of models or methods, to showcase experimental results, visually process data or compare differences among experiments.24．What play a special role in Wang’s works?A．Fairytales. B．Chinese elements. C．Rich colors. D．Complex structures.25．What can we learn about Wang Yixi from paragraph 3?A．He preferred painting to Chemistry. B．He developed useful mapping software.C．He had an active mind to solve problem. D．He had trouble conducting his experiment.26．How does Wang make abstract papers easily understood?A．By visualizing them vividly. B．By showing them accurately.C．By explaining them in detail. D．By constructing them uniquely27．Which is the best title for the text?A．The power of art B．Dilemmas of scienceC．Mysteries of Chemistry D．Inspiration in scienceCYears ago, I bought a blouse. That same day, I considered putting it on, but for no particular reason I decided not to. That weekend, I again considered wearing the blouse, but the occasion didn’t seem special enough, so again, I passed it up. Fast forward to today, I have never worn that blouse. What happened here? Why do people own so many unused possessions, treating them as though they are too special to use? To find out, I ran an experiment in which participants imagined buying a bottle of wine. We had half of the participants imagine considering opening it one night, but deciding not to. Then when we measured how special the wine seemed and participants’ intentions to open it later, we found that those who had imagined holding off on opening it were in fact less likely to intend to open it later. When asked the reason, most assumed they were waiting for a future occasion to open it — a more special occasion.Why do people fall into this mental trap? Prior research points to two main reasons. First, when options are presented one at a time, rather than all at once, it can be difficult to know when to make a decision. So people often end up “holding out” for an idealized future occasion. Second, regardless of the actual reasons behind their feelings and actions, people often come up with their own explanations after the fact.Putting these together is a recipe for what psychologists term “specialness spirals”. When you give up using something — for whatever reason — if you believe that you are waiting to use it, the possession will start to feel more special. And as you search for the right occasion day after day, it becomes more tempting to hold out for a future occasion. The less you use it, though, the more special it feels, and the cycle continues. Ultimately, the likelihood of using the possession becomes rarer and rarer. The more this happens, the more stuff you have lying around.How can you fight specialness spirals? Try committing in advance to using an item on a specific occasion. When buying a dress, tell yourself you’ll wear it this weekend. Or when purchasing a candle, plan to light it that day. This strategy encourages you to actually enjoy your possessions.28. What were the participants asked to imagine doing in the experiment?A. Putting off drinking the wine.B. Evaluating the quality of the wine.C. Listing reasons for drinking the wine.D Discussing how they would deal with the wine.29. What does the underlined word “tempting” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Particular. B. Ordinary. C. Inviting. D. Unappealing.30. What can we learn about specialness spirals?A. They can mislead people into shopping traps.B. They can lead to a collection of unused stuff.C. They result from an optimistic attitude to the future.D. They help explain the psychology of delayed rewards.31. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain a psychological phenomenon.B. To criticize a wrong consumption concept.C. To remind people to enjoy their possessions.D. To encourage people to prepare for a rainy day.DOne day I typed into ChatGPT all about my upset feelings and it instantly responded, offering a list of practical advice. Nowadays millions of people are already turning to ChatGPT and specialist therapy (治疗) chatbots for convenient and inexpensive mental health support.Some experts say this is a boon. After all, AI, undisturbed by embarrassment and burnout, might be able to express empathy more openly and tirelessly than humans. But others worry about the consequences of people seeking emotional support from machines that can only pretend to care. Some even wonder if the rise of so-called empathetic AI might change the way we interact with one another. Indeed, empathy is one of our species’ defining qualities, developing as it did in pace with social interaction.One recent analysis about empathy looked at 52 studies published between 1980 and 2019, which shows that the empathiser must first be able to recognize how the other person is feeling. They must also be affected by those emotions and differentiate between themselves and the other person, grasping that the other person’s feelings aren’t their own while still being able to imagine their experience.On the first point, in recent years, AI-powered chatbots have made progress in their ability to read human emotions, most powered by large language models (LLMs) that work by predicting which words are most likely to appear together based on training data. In this way, LLMs like ChatGPT can seemingly identify our feelings and respond appropriately most of the time. But when it comes to the other criteria, AI still misses the mark in many ways. Empathy is interpersonal, with continued feedback helping to perfect the empathiser’s response, which also requires some degree of intuitive (直觉的) awareness of an individual and their situation.All of this helps to explain conversations like the ones I had with ChatGPT. At the end of the day, despite talking to multiple chatbots online, I did what I knew I had to do all along: I picked up my phone and called a friend.32．What does the underlined word “boon” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Trap. B．Prize. C．Blessing. D．Challenge.33．What does the recent analysis show about empathy?A．It calls for clear communication. B．It starts with emotion identification.C．It rules out individual difference. D．It depends on rich imagination.34．What can AI do according to paragraph 4?A．Provide data-driven feedback. B．Recognize one’s real desire.C．Update large language models. D．Predict one’s behavior by intuition.35．What does the author think of ChatGPT?A．Its development should be sped up.B．Its intelligence is winning more favor.C．Its application should be strictly managed.D．Its artificial kindness is no match for humans’.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。Anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition. Anxiety makes it difficult to get through your day. Symptoms include feelings of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and a rapid heartbeat. 36 Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an example of one type of psychotherapy that can help people with anxiety disorders. It teaches people different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations to help you feel less anxious and fearful. CBT has been well studied and is the gold standard for psychotherapy. 37 It focuses on facing the fears behind an anxiety disorder to help people engage in activities they have been avoiding. It is sometimes used along with relaxation exercises. Another treatment option for some anxiety disorders is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT takes a different approach than CBT to negative thoughts. 38 They do not cure anxiety disorders but often relieve symptoms. Generally, they can only be advised by a medical doctor (such as a psychiatrist or a primary care provider). They are sometimes used as the initial treatment of an anxiety disorder. 39 The most common classes used to fight anxiety disorders are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and beta-blockers. Be aware that they are effective only in a fixed period.You are also recommended to join support groups to get their coping strategies. Some people with anxiety disorders might benefit from joining a self-help or support group and sharing their problems and achievements with others. 40 A．Receive medications.B．Choosing the right drug is a sure card.C．It’s a newer form of psychotherapy treatment.D．Thankfully, there are effective ways to treat anxiety.E．Plus, you may learn ways to manage anxiety disorders personally.F．Exposure therapy is one of its methods used to treat anxiety disorders.G．They can also be adopted if there is no satisfying response to psychotherapy.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。I had a terrible experience last year. One night my younger brother, Chase, was driving us home from our weekly cleaning of the church. We were both getting 41 , so we picked up a couple of energy drinks at a gas station. Then we jumped onto the freeway and 42 home.The ride was fine. My brother was focused, so I 43 my eyes. I woke up when we were close to our exit. But the car 44 turned to the right. I did not care at first because Chase often played jokes. Then, suddenly it 45 ---it was not a joke at all.I shouted my brother’s name at the top of my 46 . He woke up from his sleep in time to slam on the brakes, though the brakes did little to 47 us down. We 48 into a streetlight, making us hit the dirt hill of the off-ramp (出口匝道).Then I 49 something white and bright shoot toward my chest. It hit me and left me breathless but 50 me from the dashboard (仪表盘). The streetlight 51 around, hitting two other cars and then back onto the hood(引擎盖) of our car. One inch 52 to us, Chase and I wouldn’t be here today. A kind man 53 us out of our car, and the policeman came to 54__ us. They said there were no broken ribs (肋骨) and no 55 bleeding.Our dad arrived on the scene in his car and drove us home. From that day on, we never drove while we were sleepy or tired again.41．A．happy B．worn C．puzzled D．curious42．A．stayed B．biked C．headed D．missed43．A．opened B．fixed C．touched D．shut44．A．somehow B．anyhow C．somewhat D．anyway45．A．predicted B．admitted C．clicked D．suggested46．A．voice B．action C．noise D．strength47．A．put B．slow C．settle D．calm48．A．slid B．dashed C．crashed D．settled49．A．had B．sent C．threw D．spotted50．A．pulled B．left C．filled D．saved51．A．swung B．swept C．sprang D．squeezed52．A．faster B．better C．closer D．farther53．A．carried B．locked C．forced D．aided54．A．enquire B．arrest C．bar D．charge 55．A．absolute B．internal C．chief D．instant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。The Yingge dance is a combination of opera, dance and wushu. Typically, the dance 56_ (perform) during festivals and celebrations, with dancers wearing colorful costumes and carrying masks, snakes, spears and drums. Its rich history and cultural significance have earned 57_ the distinction of 58 (classify) as a national intangible cultural heritage in China.On Chinese New Year, a Yingge team 59 (consist) of 16 dancers from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province gave a wonderful performance in London. The event provided a unique opportunity for UK residents to experience the richness and 60 (diverse) of Chinese culture.The dance team’s commitment 61 their craft was evident in their preparation. For over a month, they devoted themselves to perfecting their performance, ensuring every step, every gesture, and every beat was in harmony. The dancers, many of 62 had more than 15 years of performance experience, showed their devotion to preserving this ancient art form.So far, the Yingge dance has crossed borders, attracting audiences in foreign countries such as Thailand. The celebration of the Spring Festival has become one of the global 63_ (phenomenon), with “Spring Festival Parades” 64 (hold) in several countries each year. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s population now celebrate the Chinese New Year in 65 (blend) styles, reflecting the growing influence of Chinese culture worldwide.第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)66．假定你是李华，为了帮助你校交换生们更好地了解中国文化，你校将邀请他们一起参与校园话剧节。请你写一封信申请做志愿者，以协助活动有序进行。内容包括：1. 写信的目的； 2. 个人的优势。参考词汇：campus drama festival注意: 写作词数应为80个左右Dear Sir/Madam,______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)67．阅读下面的材料, 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。A Precious DressI was raised in a family where my parents were united in their way of bringing up children, but it mostly fell to my mother to actually carry it out, and she managed the family budget effortlessly. Looking back, I honestly think I would be a different person if my mum hadn’t turned a dress into a life lesson I carry with me today.If we complained about not having what another kid did, we’d hear something like I don’t care what so-and-so got for his birthday, you are not getting a car for your birthday or a lavish sweet party. We had to earn our allowance (零用钱) by doing chores around the house. My brothers can no doubt remember hours spent cleaning the house. I can still remember how long it took to polish the legs of our dining table. Sometimes, I couldn’t even contain my envy of Chloe, a neighbourhood girl, always beautifully dressed, whose parents satisfied her with almost every need.One day, my mother drove me downtown to buy some household necessities and there it was in the shopping window. Pink, lovely, delicately trimmed (镶嵌着) with lace, the dress winked (眨眼) at me and I knew I had to have it. “It’s beautiful, ” my mother said when I pointed it out to her. “What a beautiful dress! ”I tried to hide my desire at first. But then I guess I couldn’t stand it any longer. “Mum, please get it? I’ll do anything, but I need that dress. I love it. Please?”I was desperate.“You know,” she said, gently rubbing my back, “if you save up, you could buy this yourself.”“By the time I make enough, it’ll be sold!”“There might be a way,” she said.And so our paying plan unfolded. Mum bought the dress and put it safely in some hiding place where I couldn’t find. Each week I eagerly counted my growing savings increased by extra work. Weeks later, I counted and jumped for joy. Oh, I made it! I finally had the exact amount we’d agreed on. Having put on my dress, I flew to school like a bird. However, the unthinkable happened.注意: 所续写短文的词数应为150左右The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hearing me crying loudly, Mum gently pushed open the door.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Meeting pointEnd point2 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303,USA    This activity ends back at the meeting point. 澄宜六校阶段性联合测试高三英语答案听力CAACB CAACB CCBBA BABAC阅读理解CAB BCAD ACBA CBAD 7选5DFAGE完形填空BCDAC ABCDD ACDAB56．is performed 57．it 58．being classified 59．consisting 60．diversity 61．to 62．whom 63．phenomena 64．held 65．blended作文66. One possible version:Dear Sir/ Madam,I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for the upcoming campus drama festival, with the aim of helping our exchange students understand Chinese culture better. I believe I have the necessary skills and qualities to contribute to the success of this event. Firstly, I am a fluent English speaker and have excellent communication skills, which will assist our exchange students in overcoming any language barriers they may encounter. Additionally, having a deep understanding of Chinese culture, I can explain the background and significance of the performances to the exchange students, helping them to connect with the local culture. Better still, I have extensive experience in voluntary work.Should I be given the chance, I would strive to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Thank you for considering my application.Yours,Li Hua67. One possible version:The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress. At the sight of this horrible turn of events, I was green with envy. “How ridiculous!” my heart sank. For Chloe, getting such a dress was merely a piece of cake, while for me, I had to do it with all my might. With a mixed feeling of rage and grief, I dashed home to tell my mother about this disaster. “It’s unfair!” I exclaimed with fury, storming into my room and slamming the door before she could respond.Hearing me crying, Mum gently pushed open the door. “Honey, are you OK?” she walked up to me, gathered me into her arms and tenderly wiped away my tears. “Look!” she pointed at the shiny dress hanging in the most visible place, adding “Your dress is the most precious one because you paid for it. Don’t you think so?” On hearing what she said, I felt much relieved. “Yes, you earned it through hard work,” a firm and cheerful voice answered in my heart. Nothing could be better than gaining the precious thing in that way!听力原文1. M: I need to talk to that man. Let’s grab a taxi and follow him!W: Which man? The one that just got on a bus?M: No. The one that rode away on a motorcycle.2. M: How do I separate my recycling material again?W: The big blue box is for paper products, the medium-sized one is for metal waste, and the small one is for plastic.3. M: Wow, Jennifer! You just ran a new personal record! If you were three seconds faster, you would have broken this year’s school record.W: My time is 10 seconds slower than the national record. I still have a lot of work to do.4. W: It is already 4 o’clock. My flight leaves in two hours.M: You’d better leave now. Rush hour starts at 5 o’clock.5. W: Can you turn off the light in the kitchen, please? I can see the reflection on the screen.M: No problem. Do you want me to make us something to eat for the movie?6-7W: Dad? Can I borrow the car? I need to go out for a little while.M: Well, that depends on where you’re going.W: I’m just going over to Melanie’s house. We have to finish some homework that is due on Monday.M: How long will you be gone? I have to take your brother to his swimming lesson at 4:30. W: I’ll only be gone for a couple of hours. I’ll be home around 4:00, OK?M: OK, but only if you clean your room and sweep the kitchen floor when you get home.W: OK. M: And be careful on the roads. It has been raining for the last three hours.8-10W: How are you, Mr. Smith?M: Fine. It’s nice to see you. So, are you enjoying the party? W: Yeah, it’s great. The music, the decorations, the food...everything.M: How time flies! I can’t believe all you kids are graduating. I don’t know when we can meet again.W: Right. I will miss you. I’ll never forget your lively lectures and your sense of humor.M: Thanks. Do you have any plans this summer before you go to college?W: I’ve applied for a job at a store as a salesgirl. Who else has plans for the vacation?M: Mary is applying for a part-time job at a restaurant, and Peter is going to volunteer at a hospital.W: Wonderful! Oh, excuse me. Peter seems to be leaving. I just want to tell him something.M: No problem.11-13W: Have your aunt and uncle left their home yet?M: Yes, they arrived in San Francisco two weeks ago. It seems like they’ll be staying with us for a while.W: I hope it isn’t too long before they can return to Hawaii. Is their community in danger?M: No, it isn’t anywhere near the volcanic activity. It’s actually on the other side of the island. They left just in case the volcano erupts in a very big way. All the recent activity has been relatively slow. If the volcano explodes suddenly, it will be too late. W: How long do your relatives plan to stay?M: I have no idea. Maybe another month, maybe two months... We watch the news every day to find out what the volcano is doing. W: They must be afraid!M: Not my aunt and uncle! They’ve lived in Hawaii all their lives. They’ve experienced a few major eruptions, too. They think it’s fun living with my family. They only complain that it’s too cold.14-17M: Do you know what you’re going to do for spring break?W: My parents want to take my brother and me to Mexico. But I don’t really want to go outside the country.M: Why not? Mexico is supposed to be amazing! W: To tell you the truth, I’m a little scared of flying. M: Have you been on a plane before?W: Yeah, a few times...and I hated it every time!M: Well, maybe you can just listen to some relaxing music during the flight.W: I guess so. But I also don’t speak Spanish. How am I supposed to enjoy my vacation when I can’t even communicate with anyone?M: I’m sure you could pick up a few words. Spanish is a pretty easy language to learn. I’ve only been taking it for a year and I can already have some simple conversations with people. But tons of people in Mexico speak English.W: They do?M: Of course. Have you seen pictures of the beaches in Mexico?W: Uh, no...M: Take a look at this. My cousin went to Cancun last summer vacation, and he had a great time.W: Wow, those are some beautiful beaches. Maybe I would like Mexico after all.18-20Ritchie Valens is one of the most famous American rock and roll musicians from the 1950’s. He was born in Los Angeles, California to Mexican parents. When he was little, he taught himself to play the guitar, which he played for many years later. He was originally left-handed, but taught himself to play with his right. He also learned two other instruments. In 1958, someone heard his song Donna and helped him make his first record. One song, La Bamba, became an instant hit and is still considered one of the greatest songs of all time. Sadly, on February 3rd, 1959, Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash, along with two other famous musicians, Buddy Holly and J.P. Richardson. After a concert, some of the musicians decided to fly home. Unfortunately, there was only one small plane and not everyone could fit. J.P. Richardson was given a seat because he was sick, Ritchie Valens won a game with another musician, and Buddy Holly knew the pilot. That day is now remembered as “The Day the Music Died”. Another musician named Don McLean wrote a beautiful song for them called American Pie.