河南省南阳市新未来联考2024-2025学年高一下学期6月期末英语试卷（Word版附答案）

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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. What is Jim lking fr?
A. His wallet. B. His phne. C. His car.
2. What will the man d first after wrk?
A. D exercise. B. G hme. C. Walk the dg.
3. What des Mary think f the price f the car?
A. It is high. B. It is acceptable. C. It is lw.
4. Hw will the man likely get the result?
A. By visiting a website.
B. By making a phne call.
C. By checking his email.
5. What will the speakers have fr dinner?
A. Beef. B. Fish. C. Chicken.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the prbable relatinship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Clleagues.
7. Why will the man g t Shanghai?
A. T see AI prducts. B. T visit his sister. C. T visit his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. When is Julia's birthday?
A. On June 12. B. On June 14. C. On June 15.
9. Hw will Julia celebrate her birthday this year?
A. By hsting a big party.
B. By traveling with family.
C. By celebrating with friends.
10. What des Mike plan t d this afternn?
A. Pick up his aunt. B. Catch a train. C. D sme shpping.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What des Lily find surprising abut the schl in China?
A. The teachers are knwledgeable.
B. The schl is very large.
C. The classes are t shrt.
12. What British traditin des Lily mentin missing?
A. Shakespeare plays.
B. British afternn tea.
C. Dance perfrmance n May Day.
13. What des Li Hua suggest Lily d t share their cultures?
A. Wear a British dress t the festival.
B. Make mncakes with his family.
C. Bring phts f British attractins.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where des the cnversatin mst likely take place?
A. In a cffee shp. B. At a supermarket. C. At Grandma's hme.
15. What des the man help the wman with?
A. Recmmending her a cmputer.
B. Chsing a cffee machine nline.
C. Teaching her t use the cffee machine.
16. What can we knw abut the item they intend t buy?
A. It csts $1,200. B. It's frm Italy. C. It is silver in clr.
17. Hw des the wman feel at last?
A. Satisfied. B. Tired. C. Cnfused.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the nly limit fr this year's cmpetitin?
A. The clr f the phts.
B. The tpic f the phts.
C. The size f the phts.
19. What is the secnd prize fr the cmpetitin?
A. A camera. B. A phtgraphy bk. C. Free phtgraphy lessns.
20. Hw lng will all the phts be n shw?
A. Fr 8 days. B. Fr 5 days. C. Fr 2 days.
第二部分 阅读理解(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。
A
Tp Music Festivals t Attend in 2025
Glastnbury Festival (UK)
Dates: 25-29 July, 2025
Lcatin: Wrthy Farm, Smerset, UK
Headliners (头条艺人): Harry Styles Olivia Rdrig, Neil Yung, Charli XCX
Glastnbury remains the high pint f UK festivals, drawing music fans frm all crners f the wrld. The 2025 lineup is full f big stars frm arund the wrld, including famus rck bands and new pp singers. Fllwing last year’s sld-ut success, please expect an unfrgettable weekend packed with famus perfrmances, hidden stages, and an unmatched atmsphere.
Primavera Sund (Spain)
Dates: 5-7 July, 2025
Lcatin: Parc del Fòrum, Barcelna, Spain
Headliners: LCD Sundsystem, Haim, Charli XCX, Jamie xx, Fntaines D. C.
A fixed part f the Eurpean festival calendar, Primavera Sund 2025 has a cl lineup with rck, electrnic, and hip-hp music. The festival lves t shw different and new kinds f acts, making it ne f the mst fun music events f the year.
St. Kitts Music Festival (Caribbean)
Dates: 26-28 July, 2025
Lcatin: Warner Park Stadium, St. Kitts
Headliners: Jennifer Hudsn, Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Kes The Band
This fun Caribbean festival mixes hip-hp, reggae, and R&B music tgether. It’s a super lively celebratin f music and culture in the sunshine. It’s great fr peple wh want t enjy a trpical (热带的) vacatin and see amazing perfrmances at the same time.
Lve Saves The Day (UK)
Dates: 24-25 July, 2025
Lcatin: Ashtn Curt, Bristl, UK
Headliners: Overmn, Nia Archives, Skream & Benga, Giggs
A special place fr the electrnic music cmmunity, Bristl’s biggest festival kicks ff the summer seasn with a mix f electrnic and jungle (丛林音乐). With majr UK rap and dance music names, this festival never let yu dwn.
1. What d Glastnbury Festival and Primavera Sund have in cmmn?
A. They bth invite the headliner Jamie xx.
B. They are intended fr training new singers.
C. They bth put n rck music perfrmances.
D. They are celebrated n fixed dates every year.
2. What can we learn abut the St. Kitts Music Festival?
A. It cmbines music with sightseeing.
B. It lasts lnger than ther festivals listed.
C. It has the mst famus internatinal artists.
D. It fcuses mainly n traditinal Caribbean music.
3. Wh are mst likely t attend Lve Saves The Day?
A. Fans f electrnic music.B. Learners f classical music.
C. Singers lving hip-hp perfrmances.D. Music lvers enjying sunny beaches.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A
B
Rueben Mayes was brn and raised in a farming cmmunity in Saskatchewan, Canada, where ftball was nt a significant part f life. Hwever, Mayes was naturally drawn t the sprt, and his talent was bvius frm an early age. His passin fr ftball nly grew strnger as he played fr Nrth Battlefrd Cmprehensive High Schl under the guidance f cach Dn Hdgins, wh recgnized Mayes’ ptential and tk a persnal interest in his develpment.
Hdgins’ supprt fr Mayes went far beynd the typical rle f a high schl cach. He saw smething special in Mayes and wanted t ensure that he had every pprtunity t succeed in the sprt. Hdgins helped Mayes btain a place in a ftball camp in the US, which prved t be a turning pint fr the yung athlete. Mayes’ time in the camp gave him the cnfidence and skills he needed t becme a successful ftball player.
Mayes went n t attend Washingtn State University, where he played ftball and quickly caught the attentin f Natinal Ftball League (NFL) interviewers. In 1986, he was selected in the third rund by the New Orleans Saints. Despite facing several challenges early in his career, including a knee injury and hmesickness, Mayes quickly established himself as a frce t be treated seriusly n the field. He rushed fr ver 1,000 yards in each f his first tw seasns, becming ne f the mst prmising yung players in the league.
In 1991, Mayes was traded t the Seattle Seahawks, where he played fr tw mre seasns befre retiring in 1993. Althugh he nly played fr a few years, Mayes left a lasting legacy (遗产) in the NFL. He was a determined athlete, and his success n the field serves as an inspiratin fr yung athletes everywhere, shwing that hard wrk, and a strng belief in neself can get ver even the tughest barrier.
4. What rle did Dn Hdgins play in Mayes’ develpment as a ftball player?
A. He trained Mayes t be a prfessinal player.
B. He helped Mayes jin a sprts schl in Canada.
C. He made Mayes interested in ftball during high schl.
D. He discvered Mayes’ talent and gave him significant supprt.
5. What was the life-changing experience fr Mayes?
A. Playing fr his high schl team.B. Attending a ftball camp in the US.
C. Studying at Washingtn State University.D. Being chsen by the New Orleans Saints.
6. Which f the fllwing best describes Mayes’ career in the NFL?
A. Smth and rdinary.B. Remarkable but shrt.
C. Challenging but rewarding.D. Disappinting and discuraging.
7. What des the authr want t tell readers in the last paragraph?
A. It’s hnurable t be admitted t NFL.
B. It’s admirable t serve as rle mdels.
C. It’s prmising t be a prfessinal athlete.
D. It’s critical t have passin and determinatin.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D
C
The sptlight shines brightly n the dancers as they gracefully leap acrss the stage. But what sets this perfrmance apart frm thers is nt just the skill and grace f the dancers but the unique and meaningful use f recycled materials in their cstumes and set design.
The famus Japanese ballet cmpany, K-Ballet, recently shwed their new prductin Plastic, which aims t raise awareness abut the glbal plastic pllutin issue. The cstumes wrn by the dancers are made frm used bubble wrap (气泡膜), the stage is surrunded by fur huge walls built frm recycled plastic bttles, and even the 100 umbrellas used in the perfrmance were fund abandned (被遗弃的) in the streets f Tky.
The dancers, including guest star Julian MacKay, lk like space-age creatures with hand-cleaned plastic bttles tied t their bdies as they dance n stage. MacKay, frm the United States, ntes that the issue f plastic waste “really hasn’t gtten that sptlight” in the dance wrld and believes that the perfrming arts can inspire peple t take actin.
The prblem f plastic waste is an urgent ne. Accrding t the Organisatin fr Ecnmic C-peratin and Develpment (OECD), plastic waste has dubled glbally in the past 20 years, and nly 9 percent f it is successfully recycled. The United Natins predicts that the amunt f plastic entering the ceans will nearly triple (成为三倍) by 2040.
K-Ballet plans t keep its cstumes and set design fr at least a year with the hpe f restaging the shw and after that, the bttles will be recycled by Shirai, a waste management cmpany. The shw’s experience and message mved audience members wh attended the perfrmance. Ayumi Kisaki, a 30-year-ld actr, said, “It’s an issue I dn't usually think abut. But these dancers stressing the issue f plastic call me and all f us t find ways t recycle and reuse the plastic.”
8. Hw did K-Ballet draw the public’s attentin t its Plastic?
A. By applying new equipment and set design.
B By shwing new plastic prducts n the stage.
C. By creatively using recycled materials in dance.
D. By inviting American dance star Julian MacKay.
9. What can be inferred frm Julian MacKay’s cmment abut Plastic?
A. It is the best art in the dance wrld.
B. It is a pressing perfrmance t the audience.
C. It will inspire mre peple t take up dancing.
D. It integrates art with envirnmental prtectin.
10. What’s the functin f paragraph 4?
A. Intrduce anther tpic f the text.B. Add sme backgrund infrmatin.
C Prvide sme advice fr the readers.D. Summarize the previus paragraphs.
11. What des Ayumi Kisaki think f the perfrmance f Plastic?
A. Impressive.B. Entertaining.C. Annying.D. Uninteresting.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
D
Peterley Manr Farm in the Chiltern Hills has mved a lng way frm traditinal farming. Rger Brill, a furth-generatin farmer, and his wife, Jane, tk ver an ld turkey farm in 1982 and started grwing and selling fruits and vegetables. Nw, their 40-acre farm features a “wild spa” with utdr ice baths (沐浴) and yga classes in a tent. Surprisingly, their farm’s prduce, including Christmas trees and apple juice, makes up less than a tenth f their incme last year.
“Online shpping has changed everything,” accrding t Katy Brill, wh tk ver the farm frm her parents in 2014. Unique experiences and scenic backgrunds d very well n scial media platfrms. Besides the spa, the farm als ffers fitness camps, an utdr cinema, and play areas fr kids, all with beautiful views. They’re even planning a nature-based garden center.
Branching ut has becme nrmal fr mdern farmers. Nearly 70% f farms in England are explring new business. Cnsumer-fcused services in particular are grwing fast. Scial media use and a change twards sustainability (可持续性) and health have increased the demand fr farm experiences. Farm shps are selling mre than befre. And the number f farms as wedding places acrss Britain was greater than that f htels, accrding t data frm Hitched, a wedding-planning website.
The decisin t g after diversificatin (多元化) may nt be new: farmers have sught ther incme fr decades. But the need has becme mre pressing. Farms have been under pressure by huge rises in energy csts and higher labr csts. Increasingly changeable weather has made harvests less dependable.
Diversificatin brings new pprtunities fr struggling farms, but adapting t cnsumer demands makes them face wider ecnmic cycles. It als requires them t find wrkers with new prfessinal skills. In future Peterley Manr Farm will need mre marketers and cks, fr instance, and fewer farm hands. In ne aspect, thugh, things are nt different frm ld-fashined farming, “The service industry is extremely difficult,” says Ms. Brill. “It’s hard wrk and lng hurs.”
12. What has Rger Brill’s farm turned int accrding t the passage?
A. A special spa and fitness center.B. A farm with varius fferings.
C A centre prviding entertainments.D. A mdern fruit garden.
13. What d the underlined wrds “Branching ut” in paragraph 3 prbably mean?
A. Reducing.B. Dividing.C. Bradening.D. Simplifying.
14. What challenge d diversified farms face accrding t the last paragraph?
A. Uncertain weather cnditins.B. Grwing demand fr farm hands.
C. Strict scial media use plicies.D. High standards f service industry.
15. What des the passage mainly talk abut?
A. Great pressure n farm wners.B. New frms f farm peratin.
C. Factrs driving farm diversificatin.D. Strategies fr farmers t increase incme.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B
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 had the amazing pprtunity t study abrad fr an entire semester in Cair, Egypt in 2022. ____16____ I was truly heartbrken when I left there. As an Arab-American student, I knew mre than the average persn abut what t expect abut Arab culture. Hwever, here is a list f culture shcks I had thrughut my semester.
Walking dwn the street r even while a driver is still in their car, it surprised me that Egyptians wuld ask any stranger fr help with directins. I am frm the Suth f the US where peple tend t be much nicer t strangers than in the Nrth. ____17____ The stranger wuld always try their best t help give detailed infrmatin.
If yu have cffee with an Egyptian, yu might have t really fight t pay the bill. It’s a sign f respect t pay fr yur friends’ r family’s meal r drink when yu’re tgether. ____18____ Sme even pretend t g t the bathrm just t pay the bill withut anyne stpping them!
____19____ Her mther wuld fill my plate fr me and ask if I even enjyed the meal because I culd nt finish it entirely. I aplgetically (道歉地) explained that the fd was delicius, but I can nly eat s much! As a guest, yu have t plitely refuse cntinuus ffers f mre fd because the hst wants t be sure yu are nt hungry.
My semester in Egypt was a great experience that I am s grateful fr. During my stay, I fund the cuntry and peple’s charm and genersity t be a special mix unlike any ther. I was deeply mved. ____20____ I really hpe t be able t return in the future t explre mre f this fascinating cuntry.
A. I felt hmesick, lnely and anxius.
B. Hwever, peple take it very seriusly.
C. It was the mst fun I have had in cllege.
D. Even s, this was still very interesting t me.
E. Differences are what make traveling interesting.
F. I enjyed being invited t my friend’s hme fr amazing dinners.
G. The US is s diverse and I have seen peple f many backgrunds.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. F 20. E
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。
My husband and I lived in a West Virginia suburb (郊区) fr 20 years and built gd relatinships with ur neighbrs. Hwever, ne wman, wh had lived here fr 15 years, has had ___21___ with the peple next dr. Over the years, there have been several ___22___ between them. She argued with ne neighbr and ___23___ at the ther a lt.
While I ___24___ her feelings—ne neighbr had lud parties, the ther ___25___ garbage bags carelessly utside—I thught her anger was t much. Once, she even made a ___26___ hand sign at my husband when driving by, thugh we’d always ___27___ her with warmth.
A year ag, her husband gt seriusly sick with a brain tumr (脑瘤). I learned this during her ___28___ t cmplain abut feeling stressed. The next day, I wanted t give her a small ___29___: a $25 pizza gift card, left secretly at her dr.
We didn’t ___30___ respnse, but sn her attitude changed. She became ___31___—nt just t us, but als t ther neighbrs. The messy huses were ___32___, and their kids started helping in the yard. One day, she ___33___ said, “That card means a lt and it shws me I’m nt ___34___ any mre.”
Smetimes a small act f kindness can melt (融化) the ice f cnflict and light a fire f ___35___ in the darkest mments.
21. A. cmpetitinsB. fightsC. tradesD. cnversatins
22. A. prblemsB. partiesC. tripsD. picnics
23. A. smiledB. wavedC. shutedD. discussed
24. A. dislikedB. questinedC. admiredD. understd
25. A. prmtedB. threwC. deliveredD. destryed
26. A. rudeB. jyfulC. briefD. strange
27. A. remindedB. greetedC. recgnizedD. tended
28. A. refusalB. visitC. aplgyD. prmise
29. A. awardB. lessnC. cmfrtD. frtune
30. A. seekB. assumeC. admitD. expect
31. A. busierB. angrierC. quieterD. friendlier
32. A. cleaned upB. brken dwnC. taken awayD. held back
33. A. tearfullyB. ludlyC. anxiuslyD. publicly
34. A. puzzledB. shallwC. alneD. frightened
35. A. hnestyB. respnsibilityC. cnnectinD. fairness
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. C
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。
A newly pened mini theater “Hell, Xizang” in Beijing ___36___ (bring) the rich traditins f Xizang t the heart f China’s capital city since late February, 2025.
The theater has ___37___ (successful) made its first public shw with an immersive (沉浸的) perfrmance Lhasa, Lhasa, a display f Xizang intangible cultural heritage, ___38___ will last fr abut three mnths. This perfrmance, keeping its audience n the edge f their seats, ___39___ (feature) a dynamic mix f traditinal Xizang pera, flk music, and ceremnial tea-serving sngs. The unique music f the highland and the bright clrs f the dancers’ cstumes make peple ___40___ (seat) at the theater feel as if they were bathed in the sunlight f Xizang.
The mini theater is part f a prpsal ___41___ (prmte) Xizang culture and intrduce the essence (精华) f the city—its landscapes, traditins and peple—___42___ urban audience acrss China. “It is a new apprach t advertising diverse cultures,” said a spkespersn fr the theater. “By cmbining traditinal culture with creative expressin, we have brken dwn gegraphical barriers ___43___ spread the highland culture t inner cities.”
The theater has already established clse partnerships with several cultural exchange ___44___ (rganizatin), aiming t expand its reach t the wrld. “Our missin is nt just t ____45____ (far) develp Xizang culture, but als t let the wrld have a better understanding f Xizang,” the spkespersn added.
【答案】36. has brught
37. successfully
38. which 39. features
40. seated 41. t prmte
42. t 43. and
44. rganizatins
45. further
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将于下月举办主题为“科技与未来”(Tech and Tmrrw)的活动。请你给外教Amy写一封邮件，并请她就你们的活动方案给出意见。内容包括：
1.介绍方案；
2.寻求意见。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Amy,
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Yurs sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】范文：
Dear Amy
I’m Li Hua, Chairman f the Student Unin. Our schl is scheduled t hld an activity themed “Tech and Tmrrw” next mnth, and we’d greatly appreciate yur advice n ur prpsal.
The event will cnsist f tw parts. First, a lecture by a tech expert will explre hw technlgy shapes the future f educatin and ur daily life. Secnd, a wrkshp will allw students t experience VR devices and prgram simple rbts. We hpe these activities will inspire students’ interest in tech.
Culd yu share yur thughts n the cntent and arrangement? Fr example, are there specific tech trends we shuld highlight? Wuld interactive games during the wrkshp be mre engaging? Yur insights will help make the event mre meaningful.
Lking frward t yur reply!
Yurs sincerely,
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。
My daughter Gina was in Mrs. Meltn’s furth-grade class. After nly a mnth in schl, she began t cme hme n a regular basis asking fr pencils, crayns, paper, etc. At first I just prvided whatever she needed, never questining her.
After nging requests fr bjects that shuld have easily lasted a mere six weeks f furth grade, I became wrried and asked her, “Gina, what are yu ding with yur schl items?” She wuld always reply with an answer that satisfied me. One day, after ffering the same thing nly a week earlier, I became angry with her asking fr mre. Knwing her excuses wuld n lnger wrk, she lwered her head and began t cry. I lifted her tiny chin (下巴) and lked int thse big brwn eyes, filled nw with tears. I waited fr what seemed like a year fr her t answer. “Mm,” she began, “there is a by in my class; he desn’t have any f the items he needs t d his wrk. The ther kids make fun f him because his papers are in a mess and he nly has tw crayns t clr with. I have been putting the new items yu bught me in his desk befre the thers cme in, s he desn’t knw it’s me. Please dn’t get mad at me, Mm. I didn’t mean t tell yu a lie, but I didn’t want anyne t knw it was me.”
My heart sank as I std there in disbelief. She had taken n the rle f an adult and tried t hide it like a child. I knelt dwn and hugged her t me, nt wanting her t see my wn tears. When I pulled myself tgether, I std up and said, “Gina, I wuld never get mad at yu fr wanting t help smene, but why didn’t yu just cme and tell me?”
The next day I visited Mrs. Meltn and tld her what Gina had said. I then learned that Jhn’s family had just mved here. Jhn was the eldest f fur bys and their parents were struggling t make ends meet.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With Christmas drawing near, I became increasingly cncerned abut Jhn and his family.
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The next mrning, we set ut fr Jhn’s hme.
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【答案】参考范文1
With Christmas drawing near, I became increasingly cncerned abut Jhn and his family. The thught f them spending the hliday seasn withut the basic necessities, let alne gifts, weighed heavily n my heart. I knew I had t d smething, s I suggested rganizing a secret Santa fr Jhn and his brthers. Hearing that, Gina jumped excitedly and then gt dwn t making a list f gifts such as clthes, tys, and schl supplies they desperately needed. We als included a few extra treats t make their Christmas a little brighter. The night befre Christmas eve, we wrapped everything up with care, each gift labeled with a persnalized message f lve and encuragement.
The next mrning, we set ut fr Jhn’s hme. As we apprached their mdest huse, I culd see a mixture f expectatin and nervusness in Gina’s eyes. Gathering curage, we kncked n the dr. Jhn’s mther answered, lking surprised t see us. We explained ur missin and she quickly invited us inside, where the bys were. “Merry Christmas!” We handed ver the gifts. Jhn’s face lit up with pure jy and his brthers screamed excitedly, their eyes shining with gratitude. Gina watched, a smile spreading acrss her face as she saw the impact f her kindness multiplied. It was then that I realized the pwer f cmpassin and the jy cming frm giving.
参考范文2
With Christmas drawing near, I became increasingly cncerned abut Jhn and his family. Hw wuld they spend Christmas thrugh tugh time? Surely they wuld nt have mney fr gifts. Cnsidering this, my mind was set n helping them. Therefre, I tld Gina that instead f the usual gift exchange, we wuld g shpping t select sme gifts fr Jhn’s family. On hearing my plan, Gina’s eyes sparkled with delight. She culdn’t wait t chse things fr them. Exhausted but excited, we returned hme with necessities they wuld need and carefully wrapped the gifts.
The next mrning, we set ut fr Jhn’s hme. Upn arriving, Gina and I carefully placed the wrapped gifts and decratins n their drstep, ur hearts punding with excitement. We kncked n the dr and hurried back t ur car, hlding ur breath t wait fr their reactin. Seeing their faces lit up with surprise and jy, I knew we had made a right decisin. Gina never tld a sul in schl abut what we did. Anyhw, we hped that ur small kindness culd bring sme jy and warmth t their Christmas, and brighten their lives in the future.