海南省2024届高三下学期学业水平诊断（五）英语Word版含答案（含听力）

绝密★启用前海南省2023—2024学年高三学业水平诊断(五)英语考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例： How much is the shirt?A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.答案是C。1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a party. B. At a station. C. At a concert.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Jumping the line. B. Parking cars. C. Doing shopping.3. Why does the man look tired?A. He stayed up late last night.B. His alarm kept ringing.C. He rushed there.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter.5. How much will the woman pay for the stamps?A. Eighty-five cents. B. Two dollars and eighty cents. C. Three dollars and forty cents.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. Which season is it now?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.7. What are the speakers doing in the park?A. Taking a walk. B. Picking flowers. C. Eating ice-cream.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How will the woman deal with the date tonight?A. Postpone it. B. Do it as scheduled. C. Cancel it.9. What will the speakers do before starting to work?A. Finish the introduction.B. Order something to eat.C. Talk to the manager.10. What will the man do about the report?A. The market analysis and the summary.B. The business issues and technical issues.C. The business issues and the market analysis.听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。11. Who has worked out the last math problem?A. The man. B. The woman. C. Neither.12. How do the speakers feel about their English teacher?A. They don’t like her.B. They think she’s knowledgeable.C. They think she’s too strict.13. What does the woman think of vocabulary?A. It is definitely important.B. Grammar is more important than it.C. Enlarging it is difficult.听第9段材料，回答第14 至16题。14. What did John do this afternoon?A. He hung out with his friends.B. He went to a barbecue party.C. He spent time with his family.15. What was roasted for the barbecue?A. Some ham sausage. B. Some chicken. C. Some vegetables.16. What games did John play?A. Badminton and soccer. B. Volleyball and basketball.C. Badminton and volleyball.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What’s the speech mainly about?A. Waste management. B. Pollution control. C. Renewable energy.18. According to the speaker, what is the benefit of recycling waste?A. Saving money.B. Promoting economic development.C. Conserving natural resources.19. Why is it important to handle waste properly?A. It helps in creating energy. B. It protects ecosystems. C. It improves air quality.20. What message does the speaker want to deliver to the audience?A. Using public transportation.B. Reducing, reusing, and recycling.C. Avoiding using plastic products.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATop Family Vacation Destinations Everyone Will LoveThink of taking a vacation and need some inspiration for where to travel? We have you covered. Here are some of our top picks for kid-friendly destinations.Anaheim, CaliforniaCalifornia is a great family vacation destination that you will remember forever. Additionally, there are many other places to visit around the Anaheim area besides Disneyland Park. Other attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, a water park and museums are close by as well, so you are sure to have lots of family adventures.Panama City, FloridaIf you’re looking for some family beach fun, why not try Panama City in Florida? You’ll find white sand and a beautiful tropical climate. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself.Salzburg, Austrian Alps, AustriaOne of our top family vacation destinations outside of the United States is Salzburg. You can visit Mozart’s home and catch a concert show. Or, if you’re looking for a snowy outdoor adventure, then Austria is also a great place to go during the right time of year. Austria has some great family hotels. Some even offer baby monitors and child care available.Dublin, IrelandIf you’re looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful surroundings, why not go to Dublin? It’s a place where your kids can run around wild and free and it also has a romantic feel. There are attractions to visit as well, such as Clara Lara Amusement Park, located in the Wicklow mountains and many other outdoor activities kids can take part in.21. Which of the following destinations is suitable for kids fond of coastal life?A. Anaheim, California. B. Panama City, Florida.C. Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria. D. Dublin, Ireland.22. What makes Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria special?A. White sand. B. Wildlife. C. Music. D. Water.23. What do Anaheim and Dublin have in common?A. They both feature theme parks.B. They both offer child care service.C. They are both perfect places for museum lovers.D. They both provide visitors with a romantic feeling.BDuring the last week of Fu Bao’s public viewing earlier this month, visitors endured waiting for 5—6 hours just to give a glance at the panda for only five minutes, as Everland Panda World restricted viewing time to manage the flood of visitors.Born to parents Ai Bao and Le Bao in July 2020, Fu Bao is South Korea’s first naturally-born panda. In the days following her birth, Everland’s social media channels offered fans a steady diet of Fu Bao videos, pulling in more than 1.2 million subscribers and, as of February, over 500 million accumulated views. The most recent videos are now filled with warm and sincere messages from viewers.Thanks to Fu Bao’s widespread popularity, her zookeeper has also found himself in the spotlight, becoming a bit of a social media star himself. Often referred to as her grandpa, Kang Chul-won offered his own farewell message to Fu Bao, noting that the South Koreans’ special love for her all began with social media videos shared during the pandemic when the zoo was closed. She brought help and happiness to a society in many ways that was having a difficult time due to the virus. He said people visited the social media sites every day so it felt like he was raising her together with them. They cared so much for her and shared the same emotions of raising a baby panda together during such difficult times.Fu Bao will be transferred to China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan Province. Everland says that she will be kept alone at Everland Panda World for a month to prepare her to adjust to her new environment before her overseas transfer, which will be carried out in accordance with international rules.24. What can we learn about Fu Bao from the first two paragraphs?A. She has a balanced diet. B. She is five years old.C. She is very popular in South Korea. D. She came from Sichuan, China.25. What do South Koreans think of Fu Bao?A. She is a live symbol of luck and fortune.B. She is an animal who can resist any virus.C. She is an inspiration to overcome difficulties.D. She is their common possession and business.26. What will Fu Bao do a month before leaving South Korea?A. She will go on show in Everland.B. She will be separated for adjustment.C. She will leave Everland Panda World.D. She will be moved to a research center.27. What does the underlined phrase “in accordance with” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. On behalf of. B. In terms of. C. In company with. D. In agreement with.CImagine a horizontal line. The very left is marked one thousand and the very right is marked one billion. On this line, where would you add a marker to represent one million? If you said somewhere in the middle, you answered the same as the roughly 50 percent of people who have done this exercise in a number line study. But the answer is actually much closer to one thousand since there are one thousand millions in one billion.This error makes sense because “our human brains are pretty bad at comprehending large numbers,” says Elizabeth Toomarian, an educational neuroscientist at Stanford University. Our brain is built to understand how much of something is in its environment. But comprehending the national debt or imagining the size of our universe? “We certainly can use our brains in that way, but we’re recycling these sorts of evolutionarily (进化地) old brain architectures to do something really new,” she says. In other words, it’s not our fault that we have trouble wrapping our heads around big numbers.So what can we do about the struggle to understand big numbers? It is suggested to use metaphors, analogies (类比) and visualizations. These techniques bring big numbers down to a more comprehensible scale (比例) and ideally make it relevant to something in our daily lives. For example, it may be difficult for most people to accurately place the extinction of the dinosaurs on a timeline between the Big Bang and human existence because the first two both seem to be placed to the distant path. But when conceptualizing (概念化) these events using a “calendar”, it becomes easier. The Big Bang occurred at 12 a. m. on January 1st on the calendar. Dinosaurs were only present for roughly the last week of the year. And humans only emerged in the last eight seconds: December 31st, at 12: 59: 52 p. m. It’s clear now that dinosaurs are much closer to humans than the Big Bang on a timeline.These metaphors and analogies are important if people are to really weigh the costs and benefits of events in their lives. The concept not only applies to long-term decisions, but public policies.28. Why does the author mention the example in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic. B. To explain the main idea.C. To make a summary of the text. D. To make comparisons with other topics.29. According to Toomarian, what’s to blame for being unable to work out big numbers?A. The lack of conceptual techniques. B. The unwillingness to learn something new.C. Our low ability to evaluate and compare. D. Our inborn nature due to evolutionary factors.30. What is recommended for the understanding of big numbers?A. Making them related to each other.B. Wrapping our heads around them.C. Using techniques to put them to a smaller scale.D. Applying a calendar to present them.31. What will probably be further discussed in the following paragraph?A. How to make long-term decisions.B. How metaphors and analogies help solve public problems.C. How to weigh the costs and benefits in our life.D. How important public policies are in our life.DChinese researchers have revealed the anti-cancer characteristic of neutrophils (中性粒细胞)—a type of white blood cells—and the related molecular regulation mechanism, providing new insights into cancer diagnosis and treatment. The discovery, made by researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University, was published in Cell on Tuesday.Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells in the human body. As the first line of defence against infections, they play a key role in anti-infection immunity. The researchers collected neutrophils from 143 patients with 17 different types of cancer and analyzed them. They revealed that neutrophils can adopt at least 10 highly specialized and distinct functional states related to inflammation (炎症), blood vessel formation and—most excitingly—presenting antigens (抗体) to activate powerful cancer-killing T cells.“We were surprised to find such complexity and different roles within neutrophils, which have been ignored for so long,” said Zhang Xiaoming, a researcher at the Institute. “What is especially remarkable is their newly discovered capacity to act as antigen-presenting cells, gathering T cells against cancer. In addition, the abundance of antigen-presenting neutrophils is associated with improved condition across many cancer types revealed in this study,” he said.“This completely changes how we perceive neutrophils in the context of cancer,” said Gao Qiang, a professor at Fudan University. “Now we know we could employ the diverse hidden identities of neutrophils to strengthen the effectiveness of immunotherapy (免疫疗法). We’re thrilled to further explore the potential benefits of these newly uncovered mechanisms in clinics.”The study emphasizes the value of single-cell sequencing approaches to reveal new functional dimensions even within seemingly well-understood immune cells. Tapping into the hidden potential of neutrophils may provide new insights into cancer diagnosis and treatment.32. How was the anti-cancer function of neutrophils discovered?A. By referring to previous research. B. By collecting and analyzing data.C. By seeking guidance from experts. D. By observing patients with inflammation.33. Which of the following is a function of neutrophils?A. Getting together T cells when needed. B. Preventing the formation of antigens.C. Speeding up the blood flow. D. Distinguishing different types of cancer.34. What’s Gao Qiang’s attitude towards the new research?A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. D. Unclear.35. What can be the best title for the text?A. Blood Cells Successfully Fight Against Severe CancerB. China Makes Great Progress in Fighting Against DiseasesC. Further Research Is Needed to Fight Against CancerD. Researchers Discover New Cancer-fighting Mechanism第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。When it comes to happiness, our present selves habitually get deprived (剥夺). 36 In the middle of a busy workday, you think, “I’ll be happy when I get this done.” When you get the task done, you think, “I’ll be happy when I’m on vacation...”When we are doing these, it’s as if we put true happiness in a package addressed to us at some future time when circumstances will be just right for it to happen. Yet, the package keeps getting lost. 37 What causes this? How can we avoid this result? We should know the reason why we make such choices and why our future selves seem like strangers to us is partially due to the abstractness of tomorrow. The solution is to make the future more vivid and create an emotional connection between the present and future selves. Here are several ways to strengthen the connection. 38 Write a letter to your future self and send back a reply. Then you may gain insights into your future self’s needs that would get you to take helpful action now.Visualize the best version of yourself. 39 Importantly, focus on the contrast between now and later. What are the barriers that stand in the way of turning into that ideal future later? Once you recognize them, you could start working on them now.Imagine yourself in old age. Looking back at now, what do you wish you would have done more or differently with your time? 40 And how can you prioritize the future now, so that when you look back on it later, you think of it fondly?Once you do such things, you will make choices that will benefit both your present self and future self.A. Start a conversation between the selves.B. What will your future self thank you for?C. We often put feeling happy to the future us.D. Learn to communicate with others through letters.E. What impression did you leave on those around you?F. This can make what you do today for the future more worthwhile.G. As a result, we are left without enjoyment of the moment in front of us.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Robert Mendez Jr. is a football coach. Despite being born without limbs (四肢), he has spent his life on what he can 41 . And this spirit was what drove him for more than a decade toward realizing his dream—becoming a coach.This year, Robert 42 the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, presented to “a 43 member of the sporting world who has overcome great difficulties through determination.” Nobody could have been a better 44 .As Robert accepted the 45 , he thanked a number of people for helping him. Then, true to his character, this passionate coach 46 a piece of his wisdom.He said, “If there’s any 47 that I want to give you, it’s to look at me and see how much passion I put into coaching and how 48 it’s gotten me. When you open your mind to different possibilities and 49 what you can do, you really can achieve something.”When talking of 50 , he said, “The best part of it is seeing someone’s 51 and making them realize what’s possible. So for anyone out there not 52 about their abilities, I’m here to tell you that you can do it. It can 53 .”Robert may have been born without arms or legs, but he was 54 born with the amazing ability to 55 others. As he’s already well aware, there’s nothing this man can’t do!41. A. imagine B. do C. tolerate D. benefit42. A. sponsored B. valued C. created D. received43. A. deserving B. demanding C. formal D. fortunate44. A. player B. individual C. match D. witness45. A. donation B. challenge C. proposal D. award46. A. shared B. obtained C. repeated D. proved47. A. chance B. joy C. message D. warning48. A. intelligent B. far C. respectful D. fit49. A. write down B. talk about C. advocate for D. focus on50. A. competing B. coaching C. giving D. learning51. A. potential B. shortcoming C. question D. secret52. A. comfortable B. enthusiastic C. pleased D. sure53. A. last B. happen C. change D. spread54. A. eventually B. similarly C. obviously D. merely55. A. persuade B. understand C. defeat D. motivate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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。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 57 (significant) have earned it the distinction of being classified as a national intangible cultural heritage (遗产) in China.On Chinese New Year, a Yingge team 58 (consist) of 16 dancers from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province gave a wonderful performance in London. The event provided 59 unique opportunity for UK residents to experience the richness and diversity of Chinese culture.The dance team’s commitment 60 their craft was evident in their preparation. For over a month, they devoted 61 (they) 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 63 (cross) borders, attracting audiences in foreign countries such as Thailand. The celebration of the Spring Festival has become a global phenomenon, with “Spring Festival Parades” 64 (hold) in several countries each year. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s population now celebrates the Chinese New Year in 65 (vary) 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)假定你是李华，高考后到英国探亲，偶然在报纸上看到下面的广告。请写一封电子邮件应聘该岗位，要点如下： 1.提出申请；2.列举自己的优势；3.询问相关信息。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 Sir or Madam,________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)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。Every week I save all the change and $1 bills I have in my purse. Then every Christmas I cash it in for as many $100 bills as the saved money gets me. I then wait for a family in need. I split the money in half and give half to the family in need and the other half to my nine-year-old son, Say’Veon, who puts it in his savings account, to teach him about delayed satisfaction. Then he helps me get gifts or give the money to the family.I adopted Say’Veon after his mother, a close friend of mine, passed away from cancer before his fifth birthday. Even though Say’Veon has dealt with great loss and sadness at such a young age, his generous spirit and loving heart shine through. He has given money to someone else who needs it more, such as his friends or classmates. Say’Veon’s acts of kindness always blow me away and I feel blessed to have him in my life.This week I got a call from a friend, DeeDee, who is 77 years old. She was upset because she had been cheated, and the cheaters took all the money out of her checking account which she lives on, and now she didn’t have the money to pay her rent and bills.This morning, I took the money and showed Say’Veon how much I saved this year. I told him what happened to DeeDee, and then asked him if he would be willing to give his half along with my half and donate it to her as our person in need this year.He said, “Yes, of course.” This year our total was $400.We went to visit DeeDee and my son handed her a Christmas card with the money. She opened it and said, “Thank you.” She then looked again and stared at the $100 bills.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。DeeDee froze there with her eyes wide open. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Suddenly, Say’Veon said to DeeDee, “You are our family!” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________海南省2023—2024学年高三学业水平诊断(五)英语·答案听力原文Text 1W: Long time no see. I’m really happy that you came to work in our company.M: Yeah. It’s been years since we had a good time at a ball. Well, anyway, a drink to our friendship and thank you all for the welcome party!W: Cheers!Text 2W: I have driven around the supermarket for half an hour for a parking spot.M: Have you found one?W: Yes, but someone cut in and took it from me. I got lucky a few minutes later.M: It is always difficult to find a parking space here.Text 3W: You look so tired. Did you burn the mid-night oil again last night?M: No, I didn’t hear my alarm. When I woke up, it’s half past seven. I rushed here a few minutes ago.W: Oh, fortunately, you are not late.Text 4M: Sit down, please, Kate Lenny. You’ve received an award in the school poetry competition. There’s a cash prize for you. Congratulations!W: Thank you, Mr. Brody.M: I want to give you the prize in front of our class.Text 5M: What can I do for you, madam?W: How much is a stamp to send a letter to France by airmail, please?M: That’ll be eighty-five cents.W: Four stamps, please.Text 6M: It’s really pretty today. This is the best time to take a walk through the park.W: I feel the same way. How nice the mountain s look today! All the flowers are blooming. Aren’t the roses beautiful?M: Yes. It’s obviously spring.W: I feel it is a bit like summer. Look, there’s a man selling ice-cream.M: Would you like one? I’ll get it for you.W: Yes, I’d like one. You’re so sweet. Thank you.Text 7M: The manager has told me to finish this report by tonight.W: Really? It’s too hard to complete it by yourself. Possibly I can do you a favor.M: It’s very kind of you. But I know that you have a date tonight.W: Yeah, I forgot it. I’d better call my friends and cancel it.M: Maybe we will spend all night doing it, so shall we order something to eat first? How about some hamburgers?W: That’s a good idea. Now let’s talk about how to do this report.M: Okay. I have finished the introduction about it. And I will get the business issues and technical issues achieved. I know that you are good at the market analysis and summary. You will do them, okay?W: Great. Now, let’s get started.Text 8M: Hi, Lily! How are you feeling today?W: Well, I’m a little tired. We had a long math class today.M: Yeah, me too. The teacher gave us a lot of homework.W: I know. I’m still trying to figure out the last problem.M: Can I help you with that? I think I’ve figured it out.W: Sure. I appreciate your help.M: That’s what friends are for, right?W: Of course. So, how are your English classes going?M: Oh, pretty good. I really like our teacher. She has a good knowledge of English and teaching ideas.W: Yeah, I agree. She makes the lessons interesting.M: Definitely. But I still need to work at enlarging my vocabulary.W: Well, without grammar, very little can be delivered; without vocabulary, nothing can be delivered. You need to improve your vocabulary and I’m sure you’ll do better next time.Text 9W: Hi, John! How was your day?M: It was good. I spent some time with my family this afternoon.W: That sounds nice. What did you do?M: We had a barbecue in our backyard. We had a good time.W: I bet. Did you cook anything special?M: Yeah, I roasted some preserved chicken and made some delicious sides.W: That sounds wonderful. I love barbecue.M: It was a great way to spend time with my family. We also played some games.W: Like what?M: We played badminton and volleyball. It was a lot of fun.W: It sounds like you had a great day.M: Yes, I really did.Text 10M: Ladies and gentlemen, today I would like to talk about a topic that concerns every single one of us—environmental protection and waste recycling. As we all know, our planet is facing numerous challenges when it comes to preserving our natural resources. It is our responsibility to take action and create a sustainable future for generations to come.First, it is crucial to understand the importance of recycling. By recycling our waste, we can reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in landfills, conserve natural resources, and minimize pollution.Moreover, proper waste disposal is essential to protect our ecosystems. When waste is not dealt with correctly, it can pollute soil and water bodies. This, in turn, poses a threat to the health of both humans and wildlife. By reusing, recycling and reducing waste, we can help preserve our delicate ecosystems and ensure a healthier planet for all.In conclusion, environmental protection and waste recycling are issues that we cannot afford to ignore. Each one of us has a role to play in creating a more sustainable future. Let’s work together to reduce our carbon footprint, recycle our waste, and leave a positive impact on our planet. Thank you.(共20 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分30分)1—5 ABCAC 6—10 AACBB 11—15 ABACB 16—20 CACBB(共20 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分50分)21—25 BCACC 26—30 BDADC 31—35 BBAAD 36—40 CGAFB(共 15 小题；每小题1分，满分 15 分)41—45 BDACD 46—50 ACBDB 51—55 ADBCD(共 10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15 分)56. is performed 57. significance 58. consisting 59. a 60. to61. themselves 62. whom 63. has crossed 64. held 65. various/varied写作 第一节(满分15分)One possible version: Dear Sir or Madam,Having read about the part-time job advertised in the newspaper, I am interested in it and I am writing to apply to be a volunteer firefighter.I believe I am qualified for it. First, as a student who has taken the college entrance examination in China, I have sufficient time to do it. Furthermore, I learned basic fire-fighting knowledge in middle school and participated in several fire drills. But I would like to ask if there are some unique requirements for the special ty in vehicle s and fire-fighting equipment.I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua写作第 二节(满分25分)One possible version: DeeDee froze there with her eyes wide open. After a while, she came to her senses and asked me if all of the bills were real. She couldn’t believe what was happening to her. It took me a few minutes to convince her that the money was real. With tears running down her face and her mouth shaking, she was relieved that she could pay her rent and bills. I wished the money could meet her need for this month and explained how I saved money and gave it to a family in need every year.Suddenly, Say’Veon said to DeeDee, “You are our family!” DeeDee cried again and held Say’Veon in her arms, saying, “Yes, we are family!” She told my son that she was so thankful to him for what he had done for her. The money would keep her going, and my son’s words gave her the courage and hope to live on. I was also surprised to hear Say’Veon’s words, which were so moving and exciting. Say’Veon taught me that children, despite hardship, when brought up lovingly, have so much ability to give and show compassion to others.Volunteer Firefighter WantedJob type: Part-time Work time: August Location: Southern Pines, NC 28387 Volunteers are responsible for maintaining, inspecting and cleaning department vehicles and other associated equipment.