2021武汉部分重点中学高二上学期12月联考英语试卷含答案

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武汉市部分重点中学2020—2021学年度上学期12月联考
高二英语试卷

考试时间：2020年12月24日上午8:00——10：00 试卷满分：150分
第 Ⅰ 卷(共 95 分)
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. Who went right after David?
A. Jack. B. Sally. C. Brian.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the playground. B. At home. C. In the hospital.
3. Which subject did the man do best in?
A. Chinese. B. Math. C. English.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Read the school magazine.
B. Finish writing her article.
C. Join the school band.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She is very lucky.
B. Her camera has been lent out.
C. It might be hard to get pictures of kids.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the speakers doing?
A. Baking a cake. B. Making a pizza. C. Eating some popcorn.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What might the man’s new apartment look like now?
A. It is well organized. B. It is in a mess. C. It is empty.
9. For what did the man move into the new apartment?
A. The lower rent. B. The friendly neighbors. C. The nearby subway station.
10. How will the man go to the nearby supermarket?
A. By bike. B. By subway. C. On foot.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A weekend plan. B. A camping trip. C. A family dinner.
12. Why doesn’t the woman want to go hiking?
A. It’s too cold outside. B. It’s quite tiring. C. It’s not exciting.
13. What will the speakers do first?
A. Do some shopping. B. Go to the cinema. C. Visit the museum.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the man?
A. A swimmer. B. A coach. C. A hotel clerk.
15. How deep is the swimming pool?
A. 2 meters at most. B. 1.5 meters at least. C. 1.4 meters at most.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Find a trainer. B. Buy a locker. C. Go swimming.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What is advised when your mother is seeing a doctor?
A. To be with her. B. To give her money. C. To call the doctor in advance.
18. What is Gift No. 2 about?
A. Helping mothers do housework.
B. Making shopping lists for mothers.
C. Putting medical records together.
19. Which gift is about sleep?
A. No. 1. B. No. 3. C. No. 4.
20. What can we learn about the gifts from Presents for Purpose?
A. They’re expensive. B. They’re all green. C. They’re related to charity.

第二部分 阅读理解(共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分；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，从每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项.
A
As a heaven for family entertainment, Orlando is home to several nationally recognized dinner shows. With a variety as wide as the whole Florida, there is always a dinner show suited for all tastes.
Arabian Nights in Orlando
With over 60 horses, impressive costumes and sets, and all of the excitement of a royal wedding, Arabian Nights is a favorite for families! In fact, children are invited down after the show to pet the horses, take pictures, and meet the cast of Arabian Nights! Of course, everyone will enjoy the royal wedding feast during the performance, so be sure to arrive hungry.
Medieval (中世纪的) Times in Orlando
Cheer loudly for your brave knight (骑士) during the Medieval Times show, and he just might win the victory in your honor. In this thrilling competition, six brave knights fight against one another in a variety of medieval competitions. From the fierce joust (竞技) to the intense hand-to-hand fight, this show will bring the excitement of medieval times to life as you dine on a delicious feast fit for a king!
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Orlando
Prepare yourself for Pirate’s Dinner Adventure as you are transported into a battle with the evil Captain Sebastian the Black. The show features fantastic special effects, song & dance, and so on. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a delicious meal before battling against Captain Sebastian and his evil crews.
Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner
Use the clues provided during your dinner and evening entertainment as you work to figure out who has committed the crime! Put your sense of observation to good use, and you just might be the Sleuth who figures out ‘whodunit!’ If not, you’ll still enjoy a great meal and entertainment to remember for years to come.
21. What can you do at Medieval Times in Orlando?
A. Meet the cast of the show.
B. Battle with Captain Sebastian.
C. Enjoy the excitement of joust and fight.
D. Appreciate national dinner shows in Florida.
22. Who might be interested in the Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner?
A. Those fond of providing clues.
B. Those eager to commit crimes.
C. Those interested in taking pictures.
D. Those good at observing and reasoning.
23. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To advertise for a dinner show.
B. To introduce dinner shows in Orlando.
C. To attract more adventurers to Florida.
D. To introduce an entertainment TV program.
B
Being deaf in a hearing world can lead to painful feelings of isolation (孤独).
Waitress Kelsey recently shared an experience on a social media sharing site that quickly zoomed (陡直上升) to the top of the “ front page of the Internet”. In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section (区域).
When Kelsey isn’t working at the bar she makes a good hourly pay doing sign language interpretation (翻译), so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world. She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language.
When the table next to his noticed their silent conversation they asked Kelsey how long she’d been signing. They had a brief conversation about her goal of becoming certified (合格的) to interpret sign language in a medical or mental health setting. She didn’t think much about the whole exchange until the customers had left the restaurant and she was tidying up the tables. There, on the table of the customers who’d seen her American sign language conversation with the deaf man, was a handwritten note on the receipt.
“Thank you for what you do; it absolutely matters!” the note said. “Good luck with finishing your degree!” Not only that, but they’d left her a $100 tip.
Kelsey was moved by the kind note, especially because she wasn’t doing anything out of the ordinary. To her, she was just conversing with someone in a language that only they understood. Yet to the deaf man and the people seated next to him she’d bridged a gap and helped someone who probably feels lonely a lot of the time.
Kelsey shared the note on the Internet to spread more love and light in the world.
24．What do we know about Kelsey’s work at the bar？
A．It is her part-time job.
B．It goes beyond her ability.
C．It requires her to work all day long.
D．It offers her a chance to learn sign language.
25．What can we learn about the deaf man?
A．He could use sign language.
B．He left Kelsey $100 as a tip.
C．He found it hard to communicate with Kelsey.
D．He was a friend of the customers at the next table.
26．What did the people at the table next to the deaf man think of Kelsey?
A．She should use the Internet as a tool. B．She is so kind to serve those in need.
C．She is wasting time working as a waitress. D．She needs to study further for a degree.
27．What lesson can we learn from Kelsey’s experience?
A．Practice makes perfect. B．It is never too late to learn.
C．Kindness is repaid with kindness. D．When in Rome, do as Romans do.

C
It’s late in the evening, time to close the book and turn off the computer. You’re done for the day. What you may not realize, however, is that the learning process actually continues in your dreams.
It might sound like science fiction, but researchers are increasingly focusing on the relationship between the knowledge and skills our brains absorb during the day and the often strange imaginings they generate at night. Scientists have found that dreaming about a task we’ve learned improves performance in that activity (suggesting that there’s some truth to the popular idea that we’re “getting” a foreign language once we begin dreaming in it). What’s more, dreaming may be an essential part of understanding, organizing and retaining what we learn.
While we sleep, research indicates, the brain replays the patterns of activity it experienced during waking hours, allowing us to enter what one psychologist calls a neural (神经的) virtual reality. A vivid example of such replay can be seen in a video researchers made recently about sleep disorders. They taught a series of dance moves to patients suffering from sleepwalking and related conditions. They then videotaped the subjects as they slept. Lying in bed, eyes closed, one female patient on the tape performs the dance moves she learned earlier.
This shows that while our bodies are at rest, our brains are drawing what’s important from the information and events we’ve recently encountered, then integrating that material into the vast store of what we already know. In a 2010 study, researchers reported that college students who dreamed about a computer maze (迷宫) task they had learned showed a 10-fold improvement in their ability to find their way through the maze compared with participants who did not dream about the task.
That study’s chief researcher Herbert Smith suggested that studying right before bedtime or taking a nap following a study session in the afternoon might increase the probability of dreaming about the material. Think about that as you go to sleep tonight.
28. What happens when one enters a dream state?
A. The body continues to act as if the sleeper were awake.
B. The neural activity of the brain will become intensified.
C. The brain once again experiences the learning activities of the day.
D. The brain behaves as if it were playing a virtual reality video game.
29. What does the brain do while we are sleeping?
A. It replaces old information with new material.
B. It processes and absorbs newly acquired information.
C. It regroups information and places it in different files.
D. It systematizes all the information collected during the day.
30. How can learning be enhanced according to Herbert Smith?
A. Staying up late before finally going to bed.
B. Having a period of sleep right after studying.
C. Having a dream about anything you are interested in.
D. Thinking about the chances of dreaming about the material.
31. What is the research discussed in the passage mainly about?
A. How study affects people’s dreams.
B. Why people learn more after sleeping.
C. What time students should study and sleep.
D. How dreaming may lead to improved learning outcomes.

D
Market traders and street vendors(小贩)are making a comeback across China, and this time they find themselves equipped with a new set of digital skills essential to directing the vast consumer market. To make mom-and-pop retail stands active, the country’s leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering a series of services from inventory support to accessible financing backed by technologies to finally promote domestic(国内的)spending and employment.
Domestic wholesale site 1688.com is among the first group of tech players with such offerings. At the heart of the action plan is an effort to link street vendors directly with factories, effectively avoiding middlemen and saving time and costs. “The large number of small-scale merchants on the site has managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce goods as the economy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation,” general manager Wang Hai said. On the financial front,1688’s parent Alibaba Group is offering interest-free loans worth a total of 70 billion yuan, with which qualified merchants can purchase goods in quantity. Risk assessment for each applicant is conducted by sister service My bank.
Meanwhile, e-commerce giant JD.com has promised to secure quality goods worth more than 50 billion yuan and is offering each stall keeper up to 100,000 yuan worth of interest-free loans for the purpose of filling their inventory. To stabilize(稳定）employment, JD decided to add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. For posts related to logistics, delivery, warehouse management and packaging, people from poverty-stricken areas should be employed first.
“The novel coronavirus outbreak will accelerate the digital transformation of the real economy, and individual traders and smaller stores are no exception,” said Xu Lei, CEO of JD’s retail unit. “We have the ability and, more important, the responsibility to inject vitality(活力）into these entities, thus contributing to the economic rebound and stabilizing employment.”
32. How do e-commerce platforms help mom-and-pop retail stands?
A. By offering digital skills. B. By providing commercial services.
C. By expanding the consumer market. D. By only increasing employment opportunities.
33.According to Wang Hai, 1688.com’s action plan may be an example of ___________.
A. barking up the wrong tree B. putting the cart before the horse
C. robbing Peter to pay Paul D. killing two birds with one stone
34. What do we know about JD’ s plan to create more posts?
A. It offers more accessible job selections. B. It aims at expanding their business.
C. Employees will have to work regularly. D. Employees in poor areas will get funds.
35. What is Xu Lei’s attitude towards the development of economy?
A. Disappointed. B. Confident. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.


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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many of us like to dine out and treat ourselves to delicious food. We are used to choosing hearty fat-filled dishes and sugar-charged desserts, which are not easily cooked at home.
      36 According to Economic Daily, low-calorie, low-fat and high-fiber meals have become popular in China’s restaurants and online delivery platforms.
      37 According to a report released by a major online food delivery platform, the number of light meals ordered online also rose 75 percent from the previous year.
     Having a light meal, however, doesn’t mean eating only vegetables. Different from the meat-free lifestyle, a typical light dish avoids oily, salty and spicy food.  38 Healthy nutrients are the theme of the light meal.
These dishes are useful for keeping healthy and controlling your weight.   39 Diners see it as “a great way to avoid bloating (变胖),” wrote the Telegraph.
These changes in eating behavior are connected to deeper changes in how people think about food, says Walter Willett, chair of the nutrition department at the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, US. “Diet quality, not quantity, is important for both weight control and long-term well-being,” Willett told The New York Times.
So the next time you have a party with friends, try a light meal.   40
A. That’ s probably why so many people, especially millennials (千禧一代), are into them.
B. The country saw a rapid expansion of restaurants specializing in light meals.
C. People tend to choose the food that suits their taste.
D. Instead, it contains things like boiled meat, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
E. So light meals have a promising future.
F. It will satisfy not only your stomachs but maybe also your hearts.
G. The recent rise of light meals, however, gives diners a smarter choice.
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。
I was out in my fields, spade in hand, planting trees this morning. I feel good when I do it, knowing that long after I am gone, these trees will 41 high above the land, providing oxygen for humans not yet born and 42 the carbon dioxide from the air.
Each spring, as I am 43 , my mind goes back to a 44 I have of my grandfather, walking with him on the land, listening to his 45 and learning about nature. He often told a story which has 46 in my imagination all these years.
It was in the early 1900s, a man lost his wife and daughter to a terrible disease. Filled with 47 , he decided to take up the 48 occupation of shepherd in the hills. He was about 55 years of age at that time, and as he 49 his sheep, he looked around and saw the land was 50 . Then the old man felt he needed to do something to help the land 51 , for it had once been a splendid green forest.
He collected some 52 of oak trees from other places, 53 watered them and cared for the young trees that sprouted the next year. For the rest of his life, he planted everyday. No one knew his story until he was 90 years old. Yet he 54 to plant, perhaps only five trees a day. At that time, the hill had become a green forest, 55 as far as people could see.
41. A. survive B. tower C. shape D. react
42. A. applying B. adding C. receiving D. cleaning
43. A. thinking B. walking C. planting D. wondering
44. A. imagination B. memory C. regret D. word
45. A. stories B. complains C. laughter D. songs
46. A. brought B. got C. stuck D. put
47. A. anger B. sadness C. worries D. dreams
48. A. special B. lonely C. rewarding D. attracting
49. A. tended B. moved C. bought D. lost
50. A. broad B. large C. charming D. bare
51. A. appear B. grow C. recover D. spread
52. A. branches B. seeds C. flowers D. leaves
53. A. indifferently B. desperately C. anxiously D. lovingly
54. A. had B. competed C. continued D. forgot
55. A. spreading out B. bringing about C. wandering about D. leading to

第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the ancient times,there used to be so many myths about the moon, and all of _56__made the moon more attractive. On the moon, according to the Chinese myth, lived a goddess named Chang 'e who led a lonely life. In the west, up to now, scientists ____57___(study) the moon for many years. I wonder if you have received an 58 (invite) to spend a Moon Day, which is officially celebrated on July 20 every year. Moon Day marks the first human landing on the moon___ 59 __ (success) that occurred on July 20, 1969. That explains it! Ever since 1969, Moon Day has been celebrated in the US to mark one of the ____60______(great) achievements in human history.
Moon Day is largely celebrated by NASA and space fans. One way to celebrate Moon Day is to make something about the moon, like cutting paper moons. Children are made to bake cookies and cut them in the shape of the moon. They also consider ____61_____(learn) some facts about the moon on this occasion. Exploring the moon on Google Moon is a great idea to get familiar with our natural satellite. It is especially important that we celebrate Moon Day with children. __62___ this way, children can learn about ___63____happened on July 20, 1969, and understand the importance of this event in the future. It can be said with certainty that humans will devote all their __64__ (life) to the research into the moon. As for young people, they must go to all lengths to study hard for the future even if there is a long way to go!
Should there be a chance for you to go to the moon, who would you like to have ___65___(go ) with you ?

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节。应用文（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的同学Lily因为妈妈管束太严而向你诉苦，希望你能给她提供一些建议。请你根据下面的提示给她写一封电子邮件。
1.找机会和妈妈谈一谈；
2.认真学习，好好锻炼身体，让妈妈放心；
3.和妈妈说明：自己长大了，希望能有足够的自由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Lily,
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第二节 读后续写  （满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
“Wanted: Violin. Can’t pay much. Contact…”
I rarely read the classified advertisements, so why did I notice that one? I laid the paper on my lap and closed my eyes, remembering what had happened many years before, during the Great Depression when my family struggled to make a living on our farm. I, too, had wanted a violin.
When my older twin sisters began showing an interest in music, Harriet Anne learned to play Grandma’s piano, while Suzanne turned to Daddy’s violin. Simple tunes became lovely melodies. My baby brother danced; Daddy hummed and Mother whistled. I just listened.
When my arms grew long enough, I tried to play Suzanne’s violin. Oh, how I wanted one! But I knew it was out of the question.
One evening as the twins played in the school orchestra. I closed my eyes tight to capture the picture firmly in my mind. Someday, I’ll sit up there, I vowed silently.
It was not a good year. At harvest the crops didn’t bring as much as we had hoped. Yet even though times were hard, I couldn’t wait any longer to ask, “Daddy, may I have a violin of my own?”
“Can’t you use Suzanne’s?”
“I’d like to be in the orchestra too, and we can’t both use the same violin at the same time.”
Daddy’s face looked sad. That night, and many following nights, I heard him remind God in our family prayers, “… and Lord, Mary Lou wants her own violin.”
One evening we all sat round the table. The twins and I studied. Mother sewed and Daddy wrote a letter to his friend, George Finkle, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr Finkle, Daddy said, was a fine violinist.
When Daddy received a letter from Columbus a few weeks later, he asked me, “Mary Lou, do you want to go with me to visit Mr Finkle?”
He drove us to Columbus and we came to a fine, old house. A tall man opened the door. He and Daddy heartily shook hands, both talking at once.
“Mary Lou, I’ve been hearing things about you. Your Daddy has arranged a surprise for you!” He picked up a case, opened it, lifted out a violin and started to play. The melody surged and spoke like waterfalls. Oh, to play like him, I thought.
Finishing the piece, he turned to Daddy. “I found it in a pawnshop（当铺）for seven dollars. It’s a good violin. Mary Lou should be able to make a beautiful music with it.” Then he handed the violin to me.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
I noticed the tears in Daddy’s eyes as I finally comprehended. It was mine!
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Paragraph 2:
I forced my thoughts to the present and read again the advertisement.
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英语参考答案：
听力材料
Text 1
W: Whose turn is it now, Jack?
M: I think Brian is after you, Sally.
W: No, that can’t be right. Brian was the first person to go, and David was the second. I just went, so that just leaves…
Text 2
W: Jason, you are recovering so quickly. You look much better today. I think you’ll be home in a few days.
M: I hope so. Then I’ll be able to play in the football match next month. I’ve been looking forward to that day.
Text 3
W: Hi, Tom, how about your final exam?
M: Oh, to my delight, I got a full mark in math. My hard work in it paid off finally. But I failed in English. What about you?
W: I did the best in Chinese, but failed in math. I should have worked harder at this subject.
Text 4
M: I am reading an article in the school magazine and learn that our school band needs another singer. You are such a good singer. Why not have a try?
W: Really? Thank you for telling me about it. I will sign up for it.
Text 5
M: Can I borrow your camera for the weekend? I want to take some pictures of my nephew. He is 17 months old.
W: Well, good luck getting any pictures. At that age, they always try to grab the camera from you.
Text 6
M: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn’t it?
W: Hmm…I think it’ll be great.
M: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again.
W: She didn’t need to. It was seriously bad. We’ll just have to remember to get this pizza out.
M: Yeah, in 15 minutes it’ll be ready.
W: Yes. What do you think we should have for dessert? I fancy some cakes.
M: Let’s make one.
Text 7
W: Did you move into your new apartment?
M: Yes, but it’ll probably take me about three weeks to get everything organized.
W: Don’t worry. Have you taken a walk around your neighborhood yet?
M: Well, I took a long walk through the neighborhood this morning on my way to the subway station. It took me 20 minutes.
W: That’s a long way to the subway station, but you only pay 800 dollars a month. It’s hard to decide which is better, a shorter distance or a lower rent.
M: I thought paying a lower rent would be better, but now I’m not sure.
W: Is there a supermarket nearby?
M: Yes, if you don’t mind the 30-minute walk there.
W: Sounds like you’d better buy a bicycle.
M: That’s right, or I’m going to spend a lot of time walking.
Text 8
W: The weekend is almost here. Let’s do something together.
M: You’re right. How about going camping?
W: It’s a bit cold for camping, don’t you think?
M: Alright, let’s go hiking instead.
W: Hmm, I don’t have energy to do that. Every time I go back from hiking, I need several days to have a rest. How about going to the museum?
M: Well, it doesn’t sound very exciting, but I’ll go. Then afterwards, let’s go out for dinner.
W: Why don’t we eat at home instead? I went shopping this morning and there’s a lot of food in the fridge.
M: Sounds good. Well, how about going to see a movie in the cinema after dinner?
W: Great. Now let’s try and decide what movie to watch.
Text 9
M: Welcome to our hotel’s indoor swimming pool. What can I do for you?
W: You see, this is my first time to use the swimming pool, and I’ve got no idea about the water temperature of the pool. I’m afraid it might be a little cold.
M: You don’t need to worry about that, madam. This is a warm massage pool; the temperature is 36 degrees.
W: I see. I’m also not a very good swimmer. Can you tell me how deep the pool is?
M: Certainly, madam. The deepest area is two meters deep, but you can swim in the area at the edge of the pool, which is only 1.4 meters deep. We have separate locker rooms over there, and they are free of charge.
W: That’s great! Can you give me a key to a locker? I can’t wait to try the pool.
Text 10
W: Today, we are going to talk about some low-cost gifts for Mother’s Day.
Gift No. 1 — Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need”, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part — this one is free.
Gift No. 2 — Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3 — Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health. ”
Gift No. 4 — Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity. Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.


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Dear Lily,
I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling sad now. I'd like to offer you some advice.
Firstly, find a chance to have a face-to-face talk with your mother, which will help you two understand each other. Secondly, try your best to work hard and balance your lessons and physical health, and your mother will have confidence in you. Thirdly, tell your mother that you have grown up and can deal with some things on your own and advise her not to be concerned about you. In addition, tell her that you are eager to be independent and eager for more freedom.
Hope to hear of your good news.
Yours,
Lihua
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I noticed the tears in Daddy’s eyes as I finally comprehended. It was mine! “It’s beautiful.” I said, barely breathing. I knew Daddy’s prayer, and mine, had been answered. Back home, I practiced daily, feeling no tiredness. When I was ready to join the school orchestra, I trembled with excitement. Daddy and Mother smiled proudly in the audience at their little girl who held her cherished violin for the whole world to admire. The years seemed to run more swiftly then. I packed my violin in its case and stepped into the grown-up world. Nurse’s training, marriage, working, bringing up four daughters filled my years. Yet none of my children cared about the violin.
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I forced my thoughts to the present and read again the advertisement. Laying the paper aside, I went to find my violin. And I dialed the number. Later that afternoon, an old car stopped in my driveway. A man in his thirties with a young girl knocked on the door. “I’ve been praying someone would answer my advertisement. My daughter wants a violin so badly.” He said, “How much are you asking?” “Seven dollars,” I said. I handed the case to the girl. She opened the case and touched the violin lightly as it caught the glow of the late-afternoon sun. Then she threw her arms round her smiling father.