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博兴县第三中学2024--2025学年高二上学期12月阶段性测试
英语试题
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。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 does the woman need to buy
A. A box. B. A desk. C. A TV.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. Her hat. B. Her coat. C. Her gloves.
3. Where is the man going probably
A. To a hotel bar. B. To his room. C. To a restaurant
4. Who is Dave
A. The man’s brother. B. The man’s classmate. C. A friend of the man’s brother.
5. What are the speakers doing
A. Studying a book. B. Reading a letter. C. Collecting money.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What was the woman’s first job
A. A secretary. B. A manager. C. A cleaner.
7. How long did the woman work at Teknik Ltd
A. For three years. B. For four years. C. For seven years.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a school. B. At a cinema. C. At Lily’s house.
9. What movie award show does the woman invite the man to watch
A. The Hundred Flowers Awards.
B. The Cannes Film Festival.
C. The Golden Rooster Awards.
10. What does the woman like about movie award shows
A. The actors. B. The dresses. C. The stage.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does Martha think of the beach
A. It is boring. B. It is exciting. C. It is dangerous.
12. Which place does the man suggest for the trip
A. A museum. B. A lake. C. A gallery.
13. Why does the woman want to go to the mountain
A. It is nearby.
B. She has never been there.
C. Children could get enough exercise.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What exam is the woman worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Maths. C. History.
15. What skill does the man need to improve
A. Studying for exams. B. Finishing projects. C. Reciting essays.
16. How much of the speakers' grade depends on their examination results
A. 60%. B. 30%. C. 10%.
17. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Lend her a useful book.
B. Help her study for her exam.
C. Share tips with her on social media.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the main topic of the talk
A. The ways to fight coronavirus (新冠).
B. The knowledge of coronavirus vaccination (接种).
C. A personal experience of catching coronavirus.
19. What did the doctor advise the speaker to do
A. Stay at home. B. Visit another doctor. C. Order medicine online.
20. Why did the speaker feel thankful
A. She had good friends to help her.
B. She had had vaccination before.
C. She could be treated in hospital.
第二部分:阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
With the development of camping at home and abroad, more and more people have strong interest in camping. Camping provides outdoor lovers with the relaxation of the mind and inner peace. Here are some common ways to camp.
Tent Camping
This is the most basic and common way of camping. You can put up a tent in a park, on the beach, in the woods, or anywhere else you like, enjoying a few nights. Tent camping is a great choice for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money to get started. It is perfect for families with children because it creates a special time for parents and kids.
Hiking Camping
Hiking camping, backpacking trip, means an outdoor camp, where you will spend the whole day hiking with necessary equipment on your back. It can last anywhere from a few days lo several months. It gives you the chance to get closer to nature. In case of an emergency, you’d better share your travel plans with someone.
Survival Camping
In this type of camping, a variety of skills are required to learn in order to survive in various outdoor conditions. You will search for food on your own in the wild and take emergency medical measures in the event of danger. It would be a good idea to have a partner with a wealth of experience in the wild.
RV Camping
If you go camping in a motorhome, you will have more time to enjoy the outdoors. With a motorhome, you have almost everything at home, including comfortable beds, kitchens and entertainment. All you need is to find a suitable parking lot where you can park your car. You can also cook and enjoy food in the car and it will feel great. However, this is not recommended for starters.
21. Which camping is suitable for beginner campers
A. Tent camping.
B. Hiking camping.
C. Survival camping.
D. RV camping.
22. What do Hiking Camping and Survival Camping have in common
A. They attract kids.
B. They may be risky.
C. They require training.
D. They are family-friendly.
23. What is a unique advantage of RV camping
A. Low costs.
B. Access to nature.
C. Homely comfort.
D. Flexible schedules
B
Matthew Weihmuller, despite being blind from birth, earned his master’s degree in music at Florida State University. He also tours with a band that shows elements of jazz and rock. Additionally, he is a composer, using specialized music technology for the blind. He frequently engages as a speaker, having been a guest lecturer at John Hopkins University.
While explaining his shift from performance to teaching, Weihmuller said, “All great performers teach, and it’s the only way to pass along this craft, especially about jazz music. I found that teaching became more my calling than performing. I wanted to make a difference, and that was really important to me.”
Innovatively, Weihmuller uses a unique teaching method to enhance communication among jazz students. When practising a play, he turns off the lights, removes the visualelements and forces students to rely more on their other senses. They have to feel their instrument with their fingers and hands. Weihmuller’s own blindness has fueled his mastery of other senses, particularly crucial in playing jazz. “You have to turn your disadvantage into an advantage. Where there is a will, there is a way.” Weihmuller said.
Reflecting on his early struggles with sheet music, Weihmuller recalled the challenge of obtaining braille (盲文) music, which was not as accessible then as it is today. To overcome this obstacle, he had to create his own braille music, a process that continued through his college years.
Weihmuller has a strong desire to influence his students with value of perseverance and musical progression. His ultimate goal is to inspire others facing challenges and disabilities. He added, “I do hope that when they leave my classroom, they’re not only better musicians but also better people.”
24. What can we learn about Weihmuller from Paragraph 1
A. He has multiple roles. B. He owns a music band.
C. He complains of his disability. D. He gives talks worldwide.
25. What drives Weihmuller to turn to music teaching
A. The duty to help performers. B. The strong desire to succeed.
C. The will to pass down music. D. The aim to gain independence.
26 Why did Weihmuller turn off lights in his music class
A To reduce students’ anxiety. B. To train physical abilities.
C. To teach students better. D. To test learning results.
27 Which of the following can best describe Weihmuller
A. Outgoing and caring. B. Courageous and honest.
C. Creative and determined. D. Knowledgeable and patient.
C
There are millions — possibly billions — of ponds (池塘).Yet for a century or so, they are poorly understood and scientists have paid them very little attention. This neglect (忽视) might not have mattered if it were not for increasing evidence that ponds are extremely important habitats for wildlife.
Ponds are being shown more bio-diverse than rivers or lakes. Interestingly, this seems to be partly due to the small size of ponds, which allows them to have a wide range of conditions. The community in a pond with clear water will be very different to that in a nearby seasonal pond made cloudy by farm animals. Ponds show far greater variation than rivers and streams, as flowing water tends to equalize water chemistry.
So why have we ignored such a vital part of the natural world A key reason appears to be the bias (偏见) we humans have where we assume that if something is small, it can’t be all that important. Rather than study ponds, scientists in the past typically headed for the largest lake or river they could find.
Most of us also devalue ponds because we assume they are artificial habitats: we look at the human-made examples around us and don’t realize that these waters have a deeply ancient origin. In our new book Ponds, Pools and Puddles, we show that ponds have clearly existed on Earth as long as there has been land and water and the geological record shows they have been a constant presence.
Now, views are taking on new shapes. Last year, the Ramsar Convention, an international agreement, introduced a proposal on small wetlands, including ponds, giving crucial recognition to them. And the European Union-funded PONDER FUL project is gathering data on Europe’s ponds.
In a world where freshwater faces big challenges, creating and protecting ponds provides a ray of hope: a piece of natural ecological (生态的) engineering we can easily achieve to help support one of the most threatened bits of the environment.
28. What may contribute to the biodiversity of ponds
A. The nearby animals. B. The constant temperature water.
C. Their diverse conditions. D. Their regularly changing conditions.
29. What caused ponds to be neglected
A. People’s love for nature. B. Insufficient ponds for research.
C. People’s mistaken belief of ponds. D. Lacking scientific research methods.
30. Why is “PONDERFUL project” mentioned
A. To promote the Ramsar Convention.
B. To prepare for the research on ponds
C. To highlight the importance of small wetlands.
D. To show the changing attitudes towards ponds.
31. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. Penny wise, pound foolish. B. A small key opens a big door.
C. Small streams make great rivers D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
D
Researchers at the University of Washington are studying a concept called “marine cloud brightening,” which aims to slow climate change by spraying clouds with sea salt. Salt particles (颗粒) help clouds form tiny, shiny water droplets, which reflect sunlight away from the earth before it can heat the planet.
The white tops of certain clouds act like a natural sunscreen for the planet; the water droplets and ice crystals within reflect 30 to 60 percent of sunlight that hits them according to NASA. Geoengineering researchers believe they can make clouds brighter and increase their cooling effect by increasing the number of droplets they contain. Some scientists hope it could buy humanity more time to cut carbon emissions.
In April, University of Washington scientists started testing a saltwater spraying machine on the deck of the USS Hornet, a retired aircraft carrier in Alameda. The city paused the experiment in May, citing health and environmental concerns, but outside consultants hired by the city later concluded the test doesn’t pose “a measurable health risk to the surrounding community”.
The Alameda experiment isn’t meant to “alter clouds or any aspect of the local weather or climate,” according to Sarah Doherty, an atmospheric scientist who runs the university’s marine cloud brightening program. The scientists are only testing whether their salt spray machine works and studying how salt particles move through the air.
This highlights the strong opposition scientists face when they research anything related to geoengineering, a broad category of techniques that aim to manipulate (操纵) the climate. Some environmentalists argue that these ideas could have dangerous, unpredictable side effects and are a distraction from cutting carbon emissions, the most surefire way to avoid climate change. It may give polluters an excuse to keep pumping carbon into the atmosphere. “Geoengineering experiments, like the Marine Cloud Brightening project in the Bay Area, risk legitimizing (合法化) a harmful technology,” wrote Mary Church, who works for an American and Swiss environmental nonprofit.
32. How does “marine cloud brightening” slow climate change
A. By injecting clouds with sea salt to decrease sunlight reflection.
B. By spraying clouds with sea salt to prevent the formation of water droplets.
C. By increasing the number of shiny water droplets in clouds to reflect sunlight.
D. By reducing the number of droplets in clouds to increase sunlight absorption.
33. Why was the experiment put on hold in May
A. Environmental reasons. B. Insufficiency of funds.
C. Poor project assessment. D. Lack of community support.
34. What is “geoengineering” according to the text
A. Study of the side ettects of climate change.
B. A distraction from cutting carbon emissions.
C. Methods of controlling the climate to cope with global warming.
D. Technologies and their potential applications for people’s health.
35. What is a major concern about “marine cloud brightening”
A. It is too costly to be widely applied.
B. It keeps pumping carbon into the atmosphere.
C. It could result in over-dependence on harmful technologies.
D. It may lead to unintended environmental consequences.
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山可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever thought of the reasons why we had better learn a second language As a matter of fact, in today’s highly-connected world, there are many benefits of it. Here are a few of them.
It helps you better understand the world.
Learning a language isn’t just about learning words and grammar. _____36_____. Learning new languages can broaden your horizons(眼界)and bring you closer to people of different nationalities. You may develop a deep appreciation for another culture or become friends with someone totally different from you.
_____37_____.
As you learn and get better at the language, you’ll find that you have increased self-awareness and more confidence using your second language, which can also make you more attractive to others! Truly, people will respect the fact that you’re learning another language. Native speakers will be impressed with your efforts, friends and family will be proud of you and strangers will be interested in your story.
It makes you smarter.
Believe it or not, it is said that learning a second language improves your memory and strengthens your problem-solving abilities. _____38_____. The more you use your brain to learn, the more powerful your brain will become.
You can help more people.
_____39_____! Perhaps it’s obvious, but speaking another language allows you to help more people. There are volunteer programs around the world where multilingual(多语言的) speakers are valuable to the team. Being the bridge of communication between cultures is a great feeling, and the joy you’ll get from helping someone in need will make all the hard work of learning the language worth it.
There are so many positive effects of learning a second language. _____40_____.
A. It improves your creativity
B. It builds up your self-confidence
C. It allows you to connect on a deeper level
D. Studying a foreign language doesn’t have to be all about you
E. So choose a language that you find exciting and benefit from it
F. This is because learning languages helps your brain exercise
G. It’s also about learning about the history and culture of a country
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內处的最佳选项。　
In Lulea, a city in northern Sweden, the sun only shines around three hours a day in the winter months. People tend to ____41____ warm at home and that can be very lonely. To help ____42____ winter loneliness, the local government is asking everyone to just say ____43____ to each other.
Asa Koski, a city official, ____44____ the idea. She wants the city to be a friendlier, and less lonely place for the ____45____.
“We don’t just want that our city is going to grow as a ____46____ itself; we want it to be a pleasant, safe and friendly city as well where there’s ____47____, leisure activities and sport,” Koski told The Guardian. She added that being seen and ____48____ by strangers makes you feel like you belong. “The research shows that it has a great ____49____ on health and often an effect on wanting to help each other,” Koski said.
The new campaign is a simple way to ____50____ lonely people, but for a country known for people being reserved, it is a very big ____51____. To encourage people to say “hi”, the proposal is now being ____52____ on buses, in schools, and even workshops. ____53____, more and more people are becoming to realize the importance of greeting.
These connections make people feel more ____54____ and secure in their communities, reduce the problem of loneliness, and make ____55____ with neighbors less likely.
41. A. turn B. start C. stay D. become
42. A. fight B. challenge C. seek D. survive
43. A. yes B. goodbye C. sorry D. hello
44. A. kept up with B. came up with C. caught up with D. put up with
45. A. families B. scholars C. residents D. governors
46. A. city B. restaurant C. library D. home
47. A. nature B. knowledge C. literature D. culture
48. A. visited B. greeted C. helped D. offended
49. A. decision B. burden C. impact D. impression
50. A. connect B. recognize C. introduce D. remember
51. A. tool B. method C. fact D. step
52. A. proved B. advertised C. recorded D. believed
53. A. Similarly B. Obviously C. Gradually D. Generally
54. A. acknowledged B. realized C. confirmed D. abandoned
55. A. performance B. adventure C. failure D. conflict
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。
In 2016, Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was awarded this status because it meets two criteria ____56____(require) by the list. It contains a naturally-balanced environment that allows the many and various species ____57____(live)and prosper. It is also one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe the ecological and biological processes ____58____ occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.
For the first criterion, Shennongjia is ____59____(apparent) one of the most “complete” natural areas in the world. The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3,000metres above sea level, ____60____(result)in a great variation in climatic conditions and a wide variety of species. Some of the plants and animals ____61____(regard)as living fossils.
What’s more, according to official statistics, over 3,000 plant species have been recorded, which represents more than ten percent of China’s total floral ____62____(rich). Shennongjia also supports more than 600 vertebrate species and around 4,300 insect species.
Therefore, it is ____63____ challenge to look after so many species. Thanks to people’s efforts, the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey’s population ____64____(double)since the 1980s. The most-impressive aspect is the local people, who take things from nature ____65____ causing damage. All of this highlights how understanding, awareness and hard work have contributed towards protecting the unique natural world.
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，你们学校计划为交换生开设中国文化相关课程。现有两门课程可以选择，中国画或中国菜。你的交换生好友 Tom 发邮件询问你的建议。请你给他回一封邮件， 内容包括：
1. 你的建议；
2. 你的理由；
3. 你的祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分)
67. 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。
“Where is it We’re going to be late!” Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. “Josh! Did you hide my wallet We have to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party!” Josh, Janice’s four-year-old younger brother, smiled innocently at her, but his cunning (狡黠的) eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning (咧嘴笑) like a cat, Josh reached under the sofa, pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later, they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating, Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand, Janice boarded the train. She commanded, “The train’s really crowded, Josh. Behave yourself, stick close to me, and no monkey business!” Josh nodded, holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train, Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it!” Janice said, turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out, but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are closing,” then came the electronic voice. Soon, the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious face at the train window: Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s name, the train disappeared from view. “Josh!” Janice screamed.
Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were’ familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same bitter experience,” Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone, ready to call her mother. However, midway, she decided against it. Her mother, who was far away in France on business, could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
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。
Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number.
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Having waved goodbye to the lady, they headed for their destination.
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答案
1. B
【原文】M: Wow, this is great for a university room, your own bathroom, your own TV. But where do you put your books Do we need to buy you a box
W: No, there’s space for them behind the sofa. All I really need to buy now is a desk.
2. C
【原文】W: It’s so cold outside. I thought my gloves were in my coat pocket, but they aren’t.
M: Take mine. I’m not planning to go anywhere today. They’re inside my hat on the kitchen table.
3. B
【原文】W: Mr. Shaw, welcome back to the Orion Hotel. The restaurant just opened for dinner service. Shall I arrange a table for you
M: No thanks, I’ll just take my room key. It’s been a really long day.
W: Certainly. Call me if you want any drinks.
4. C
【原文】W: Well, Dave is nice. Can you tell me how you know him
M: He went to the same university as my brother, and they became really close. I don’t know him that well, but he seems like a good person.
5. A
【原文】W: Okay, back to chapter 22. Can anybody remember which part we read last time
M: Ah, somewhere in chapter 31 I think.
W: Ah, yes, here we are. Miss Dena had just received the letter from the war department and was going to collect the money.
6. C 7. B
【原文】M: So, can you tell me about your previous work experience
W: Well, when I first finished university, I spent six months cleaning offices, but I suppose it has nothing to do with a manager role.
M: Well, we do like you to keep your desks clean and tidy here.
W: Haha, Well, I can certainly do that. But after that I got my second job as a secretary.
M: And this was at Callow Gas Limited, correct
W: That’s right. From 2014 to 2017. Then I moved to Technic Limited and took up a team leader role, which I’ve done for the past four years.
8. A 9. C 10. B
【原文】W: Hey, we’re all going to lily’s house after school tonight to watch the golden roosters awards show. Do you want to come
M: Oh, is that on tonight I forgot. I’ve been so busy with exams
W: We all have, so we should have a night off.
M: Hmm, maybe. Although I don’t know much about movies. I thought the hundred flowers awards were on this year.
W: Haha. No, the golden rooster awards takes place every year. Now you really are out.
M: I have to admit that maybe I’ll come if you promise not to make fun of how little I know.
W: I promise I don’t care so much about the movies anyway. I’m more interested in what the actresses are wearing.
M: Really
W: Yes. I loved the dresses at the Cannes film festival last year.
11. A 12. A 13. C
【原文】M: Okay, everybody, I called this meeting to discuss where we will take the children for this year’s school trip.
W: Well, not the beach again, not after last year,
M: Martha, what was wrong with the beach It wasn’t dangerous or anything like that. I loved sitting there in the sun.
W: But the kids were bored. Yes, they enjoyed themselves for an hour, but then they had nothing to do.
M: Okay. Does everybody agree that we don’t consider the beach How about the history museum
W: Well, personally, I would be really interested to go there. I love museums and art galleries, but I think the kids would like to be outdoors.
M: So where do you suggest Martha
W: How about eagle mountain I’ve been there last year. The climb to the top will give them plenty of exercise. They will experience nature, and then when they get to the top, there’s a fantastic view. It’s right over to a lake in the distance.
M: Hmm. It’s a long way to travel, but it’s a good idea.
14. C 15. B 16. A 17. A
【原文】W: I’m glad I have passed chemistry and maths, I’m just so anxious about our history exam. I wish I could remember things the way you can.
M: I may be good at some exams, but I’m terrible at completing projects. And you’re much better than me at writing essays.
W: I guess you’re right. But projects only account for 10% of our grade, and essays 30%. The other 60% depends on exam results.
M: Well, it’s really not so hard. There are a few wellknown methods I use to help me remember facts.
W: Like what
M: Well, if I have a list of things to remember, I often make up a funny sentence with the words on the list.
W: That sounds interesting!
M: I have a great book. It teaches you all kinds of different ways to remember things. You can borrow it if you like.
W: Oh, I’d be really thankful.
M: You should also follow the author on social media. He often shares good tips online.
18. C 19. A 20. B
【原文】W: I knew I was ill from the moment I woke up that day. Although I had had a full night’s sleep, my head felt heavy and I was still very tired. As the day went on, I started feeling worse and worse. Of course, with everything going on in the world, I immediately thought of coronavirus. I had some tests. I took one and it was positive. I’d already had coronavirus vaccination, but I knew it was still possible to get the virus.
Over the next few days, I developed a cough and a high temperature. Though I did not lose my sense of smell, my doctor advised me to stay at home and have friends bring food over for me. In all, I spent a whole week in bed. I was so tired and slept most of the time. Eventually, I got sick of the sight of my bedroom. So for the last couple days of my illness, I moved downstairs to the sofa in the living room so I could watch TV.
I was very thankful because I had had the vaccination I felt terrible but I knew it would have been a lot worse. Without the vaccination I could have ended up in hospital.
21. A 22. B 23. C
24. A 25. C 26. C 27. C
28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B
32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. G 37. B 38. F 39. D 40. E
41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D
56. required
57. to live
58. which##that
59. apparently
60. resulting
61. are regarded
62. richness 63. a
64. has doubled
65. without
66. Dear Tom,
I'm thrilled to hear that you're interested in taking up a course on Chinese culture and I would suggest going for the Chinese painting class.
The reason is that learning Chinese painting will not only allow you to appreciate one of the core elements of our artistic heritage but also provide you with a unique approach to understanding our culture's aesthetics and philosophy. It's a skill that transcends language barriers and could potentially become a lifelong hobby.
Whatever you decide, I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time diving deeper into our culture. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences!
Best wishes
Li Hua
67. One possible version:
Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number. “Hello Janice I’m at Paya Station! I’m calling from a kind lady’s phone!” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy, Josh. I’m coming,” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the next train. On getting off at Paya Station, she saw Josh dashing towards her, his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug, whispering, “Thank goodness! I’ve found you at last!” Taking Josh’s hand, Janice approached the kind lady passenger, who had been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
Having waved goodbye to the lady, they headed for their destination. After about an hour’s bus ride, they made it to their Grandpa’s house, where they threw a grand birthday party for Grandpa, singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal and a happy chat, they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back home. This time, Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that terrible experience,” Janice smiled at Josh, assuring her brother, “Never will I leave you alone.” For them, this unforgettable trip would stick in their memories.

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