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湖南省邵东市第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第三次监测英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What are the speakers talking about
A．Holiday plans. B．The Chinese New Year. C．The weather.
2．What is the restriction for the ride
A．Age. B．Height. C．Weight.
3．What does the woman mean
A．The poetry class is very popular.
B．Dr. Robinson is easy to get along with.
C．The course will be difficult.
4．Where does the conversation take place
A．In the kitchen. B．In the bedroom. C．Outside the house.
5．How many times has the man stayed at the hotel before this visit
A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．How does the man feel
A．Confident. B．Tired. C．Confused.
7．Which country was the man born in
A．Japan. B．China. C．Australia.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the man want to do with the vacuum cleaner
A．Return it. B．Have it repaired. C．Get a new one.
9．What’s the man’s phone number
A．731-786-0234. B．713-768-0234. C．713-786-0234.
10．What does the woman advise the man to do first
A．Give the office a call.
B．Drive to 878 Fennel South.
C．Write down her phone number.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What weather does the man probably predict
A．Sunny. B．Snowy. C．Cloudy.
12．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a park. B．In a restaurant. C．On a beach.
13．What did the woman bring
A．Sunglasses. B．An umbrella. C．The music player.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What does the woman think of the CAPP
A．It will be boring. B．It will be helpful. C．It will be difficult.
15．What is the woman’s advantage
A．She is reliable. B．She is creative. C．She is hard-working.
16．Where will the man probably volunteer
A．At a TV station. B．On a construction site. C．At a sporting goods store.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What do the library members have to do every two years
A．Register in the library again.
B．Pay for a new membership card.
C．Renew their personal information.
18．How long will the library keep the book booked in advance
A．Five days. B．A week. C．Two weeks.
19．What can be borrowed for one day only
A．Children’s books. B．DVDs. C．Dictionaries.
20．On which day will the library close at 7:00 pm
A．Wednesday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday.
二、阅读理解
Volunteer Art &Architecture Tour Guide for Boston Public Library, Copley Square
The goal is to generate public interest in the history, art, and architecture of Boston Public Library, including its special collections and exhibitions at the Central Library in Copley Square.
ROLE AND EXPECTATIONS
●To conduct public and private group tours of the Central Library’s art, architecture, and exhibitions, answering questions from groups and recording attendance statistics after tours conclude.
●To continue to inform oneself of the art, architecture, history, holdings, and exhibitions of Boston Public Library.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Interest in history, art, and architecture in general, and of Boston Public Library in particular.
● Confidence in addressing and presenting information to large groups; prior guiding or public speaking experience desirable.
●A strong command of the English language is required, and fluency in other languages is highly preferred.
TRAINING
Accepted candidates will be asked to attend tour guide training meetings. New guides are expected to complete training around four months. Progress evaluations will be ongoing throughout the training period, and continue through the first six months of working as a full guide.
REQUIREMENTS
●Minimum commitment of two tours per month (or 24 tours per year).
●Commitment to attending tour guide meetings and enrichment programs for continuing education.
REVIEW
Regular assessments and evaluations will be conducted based on the above criteria to ensure that volunteers meet the necessary qualifications.
Interested candidates should complete the application form below and send it to tours@bpl.org.
21．What does a volunteer tour guide need to do after tours
A．Ensure safety of the artworks.
B．Maintain cleanness of the hall.
C．Document the numbers of visitors.
D．Answer questions about qualifications.
22．How long will the progress evaluations last
A．4 months. B．6 months. C．10 months. D．12 months.
23．Which will result in a poor review of the position
A．Insufficient (不足的) working hours.
B．Absence of a second language.
C．Little relevant volunteer experience.
D．Limited knowledge about exhibitions.
Brian Peterson had just moved to California. Outside his apartment, a homeless man was often shouting on the street corner, sometimes keeping him awake at night. Peterson would pass the guy on his way to work, but they never spoke.
One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does when he was disturbed by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s compassionate (有同情心的) message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself. The homeless man was Matt Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a career in music, but he ended up living on the street.
“It was the strangest thing to me,” Peterson recalled. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved or taken a shower in probably a year. But his story inspired me.” And even though Peterson, an art school graduate, hadn’t painted in about eight years, he asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait (肖像). Faris said yes.
This experience led Peterson to form Faces of Santa Ana, a non-profit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of unhoused people. Peterson sells the portraits, putting the income into what he calls a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet.
Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities — medical care, hotel rooms, and food. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album (专辑), realizing his musical dreams. Another subject, Sondoval, who had never been able to financially support her daughter, used the money to pay her daughter’s rent.
Since Faces of Santa Ana was established, Peterson has painted 41 of all the portraits. But there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise stereotyped (持固有观念) or overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now,’” Peterson says. “I didn’t know that would happen.”
24．How did Peterson feel about the homeless man after reading the book
A．Annoyed. B．Amazed. C．Concerned. D．Confused.
25．After talking with Faris, Peterson decided to______.
A．pay for his rent B．record an album
C．go to an art school D．paint his portrait
26．How did Peterson help the homeless
A．He founded a non-profit organization. B．He bought immediate necessities for them.
C．He donated money to related organizations. D．He taught them how to realize their dreams.
27．What can we learn from the passage
A．Prejudice blocks dreams. B．Wealth can make people wise.
C．Sympathy can break stereotypes. D．Actions speak louder than words.
A new device works like a solar panel, except it doesn’t harvest energy from the sun. It captures energy from the cold night sky.
A prototype (雏形) of the device produced enough electricity at night to power a small light bulb. A bigger version might one day light rooms or charge phones. It could also power electronics in remote or low-resource areas that lack electricity.
The device makes use of the temperature difference between the Earth and outer space to create electricity. As long as one side of it is cooler than the other, the generator can produce electricity. The cooler side faces the sky and is attached to an aluminum plate. That plate is sealed beneath a transparent cover and surrounded with insulation (隔热材料) to keep out heat. The bottom of the generator is attached to an exposed aluminum plate. That plate is warmed by the local air. At night, the top plate can get a couple of degrees Celsius cooler than the bottom of the generator.
Researchers tested a 20-centimeter prototype one clear December night in Stanford University, California. The generator produced up to 25 milliwatts of power per square meter of the device. That was enough power to light a small light emitting diode, or a LED bulb. Further improvements might increase its production to at least 500 milliwatts per square meter. The system might need more insulation around the cool top plate to do that.
“The device could also help power remote weather stations or other environmental devices,” says Aaswath Raman. He is a materials scientist who works on the device at the University of California, Los Angeles. “This may be useful in polar regions where people see sunlight for months,” Raman says. “If you have some low-power devices and you need to power them through three months of darkness, this might be a way.”
28．What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 3
A．Application fields of the device. B．The developing process of the device.
C．The working principle of the device. D．Significant effects of the device.
29．How can researchers make the device produce more electricity
A．By using it in extremely cold and clear nights.
B．By putting more insulation around the top plate.
C．By attaching the bottom plate to a warm plate.
D．By testing it in polar regions for a long time.
30．What is Aaswath Raman’s attitude towards the device
A．Doubtful B．Ambiguous C．Optimistic D．Critical
31．What is the text mainly about
A．A Device Bringing New hope to Those in the Cold Night.
B．A Device Using the Cold Night Sky to produce Electricity
C．The Difference between a Solar Panel and a New Device
D．The Temperature Difference between Earth and Outer Space.
The ink brush glides across rice paper, leaving strokes blending strength and grace — this is Chinese calligraphy, an art form carrying 3,000 years of culture, embodying the writer’s emotional echo. Yet today, it faces a challenger: artificial intelligence. AI tools replicate masterpieces with precision, mimic ancient masters’ styles, and generate custom works in seconds. As algorithms near “perfection,” we ask: What does cultural inheritance mean when human imperfection, intention, and experience are replaced by code
AI’s foray into calligraphy comes from technological ambition. By analyzing tens of thousands of works — from Wang Xizhi’s cursive to Yan Zhenqing’s regular script — machine learning decodes structural rules and stroke rhythm. Advanced tools even simulate ink diffusion, adjusting pressure to mimic human brush variations. Proponents argue AI democratizes calligraphy: it lets anyone create aesthetic works regardless of training, preserves endangered styles, and aids beginners via step-by-step stroke animations.
But critics warn AI’s “perfection” is its flaw. Calligraphy at its core reflects human life — a master’s work bears fatigue in a shaky line, passion in a bold flourish. These “imperfections” are the art’s soul. As calligrapher Qi Gong said, “Calligraphy is the writing of the heart; a brush stroke without feeling is just a dead line.” Lacking consciousness, AI cannot experience emotions — its works simulate form, not spirit. Widespread use may erode the patience to master the craft: why practice for years when a machine creates a “masterpiece” in minutes
This dilemma extends to cultural inheritance. AI aids tangible heritage preservation, like digitizing manuscripts. But intangible cultural heritage (ICH) relies on human transmission of skills and tacit knowledge, evolving with practitioners who infuse personal stories. AI replicates art’s “what” (form) but not its “why” (intention, context) — it can copy the Lanting Preface’s characters but not the joy of Wang Xizhi and his friends when creating it.
The essence of inheritance lies in connecting past and present. AI can be a bridge, not a substitute — it preserves calligraphy’s shell, but the soul of human expression passes through hands and hearts. We must use AI to enhance creativity, not diminish culture’s meaning. The future of calligraphy depends on remembering inheritance is not about perfection, but passing on the human spirit — one heartfelt stroke at a time.
32．What distinguishes ICH from tangible heritage in inheritance
A．ICH needs digital support; tangible relies on humans
B．ICH depends on human experience; tangible on physical preservation
C．Tangible needs technology; ICH only needs manual teaching
D．ICH changes with trends; tangible remains unchanged
33．Why does the author mention the Lanting Preface
A．To stress its historical value
B．To prove it’s irreplaceable by technology
C．To show AI lacks context and emotion understanding
D．To highlight the importance of AI
34．What’s the author’s attitude towards AI in cultural inheritance
A．Rationally use it without replacement
B．It’s a double-edged sword with pros and cons
C．Limit its use to protect traditional essence
D．Cautiously apply it to avoid ICH damage
35．Which is the best title for the passage
A．AI and Calligraphy: Tradition vs Innovation
B．AI: A Bridge for Cultural Inheritance
C．Calligraphy’s Future: Perfection or Spirit
D．AI and Calligraphy: Inheriting Essence or Just Form
In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 36 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
37 This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. 38 All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 39
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too 40 In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．Why do we communicate with wise people
B．Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.
E．Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives.
F．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
G．Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.
三、完形填空
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise 41 a seat by the teacher, I always chose to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this 42 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I 43 the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 44 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 45 for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started 46 the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much worse what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get 47 and take a shot at the wrong direction, which made me feel really stupid. 48 I wasn’t the only one "new” at the game, so I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t 49 “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the rules and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of 51 .
With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process-friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much 52 !
With my improved self-confidence comes more 53 from teachers and classmates. I have-gone from “ 54 ” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, to raising my hand-even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent 55 I had the rightanswer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
41．A．assigned B．occupied C．possessed D．established
42．A．continued B．changed C．settled D．started
43．A．reach out for B．try out for C．come up with D．make up for
44．A．idea B．plan C．belief D．saying
45．A．going B．looking C．cheering D．applying
46．A．enjoying B．preparing C．attending D．watching
47．A．committed B．motivated C．embarrassed D．confused
48．A．Interestingly B．Fortunately C．Obviously D．Hopefully
49．A．want B．do C．support D．know
50．A．roles B．part C．mind D．value
51．A．satisfaction B．determination C．confidence D．devotion
52．A．concern B．fright C．sorrow D．fun
53．A．praise B．blame C．comfort D．envy
54．A．dreaming B．playing C．relaxing D．hiding
55．A．lucky B．happy C．sure D．satisfied
四、语法填空
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。
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels in recent years. 56 (transform) solar energy into electricity with high efficiency and low cost, these devices have drawn global attention from researchers and industries alike.
A team at South China Normal University recently made a breakthrough: their new PSC maintains 96.5% of 57 (it) original performance after 1,000 hours of continuous sunlight 58 (expose), a figure far exceeding the industry average. The key to this achievement lies in a redesigned structure — it was the hole transport layer that was prone to degradation under heat, so they removed it and added a custom-made electron transport layer 59 (equip) with advanced nanomaterials (纳米材料).
60 makes this technology revolutionary is that the new PSC works 61 (reliable) in harsh conditions, 62 high humidity and extreme temperatures. For over a year, the cell 63 (put) through strict stability trials, and the team has completed 500 rounds of tests so far, all of 64 results have met the expected standards.
Its flexible design also makes the PSC suitable 65 aerospace and outdoor applications. The team has applied for three core patents and related technical achievements, which will lay a solid foundation for its future commercialization and help advance the global transition to clean energy.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter最近沉迷于中国古诗，他写信向你询问对《游子吟》（A Song of a Wanderer）的理解，并希望你分享自己对母爱的感受。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 简要解读《游子吟》的内涵；
2. 分享你与母亲的一件暖心小事；
3. 表达对母爱的看法。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
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。
In a very cold January, a puppy wandered around Mr. Lacey’s house, where he lived with his wife Mamie and their daughter Doris. Icicles (冰锥) hung three feet or more from the roofs of houses and snow swallowed up cars.
The puppy had been abandoned, and it made its way down the road toward the Laceys’ small house, with its ears down and trembling from shyness and cold. Doris, whose school had been called off because of the snow, was clearing the steps when she spotted the puppy on the road.
“Come on, little dog!” she called it over. The puppy shyly wagged its tail when Doris approached. As soon as Doris put the dog down in the kitchen, her mom, Mrs. Lacey, asked where the dog came from. Mr. Lacey, who was cleaning his fingernails with his pocketknife at the table, said, “I don’t know where it came from, but I know for sure where it’s going.” Doris hugged the puppy hard against her. She said nothing.
Because of the snowy weather, Mr. Lacey couldn’t take the puppy to the shelter right away. So, it stayed in the basement, and Doris fed it leftovers, even though her mom didn’t want to waste food. Doris thought the puppy was around six months old and would be quite noisy sometimes. Surprisingly, the puppy behaved well, didn’t cry or make trouble in the basement, and only followed Doris upstairs when she invited it. Doris often found it on the basement steps listening to the kitchen talk and smelling the food. She felt the puppy wanted company.
Even after a week, Doris didn’t name the dog, knowing her parents wouldn’t let her keep it. Her father made so little money that any pets were out of the question. Desperate to keep the dog, Doris tried to convince her parents by praising the dog’s good behavior and expressing her love for it, but her parents didn’t give a definite answer.
Despite her efforts, Doris secretly wished the bad weather would never go away, fearing the puppy’s unavoidable trip to the shelter. However, nine days after the dog had arrived, the sun was shining.
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。
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried.
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Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard.
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1．A
【原文】M: Are you going anywhere for the Chinese New Year
W: I thought about going to visit my aunt in London. How about you
M: I’ll probably just stay at home since it is not warm those days.
2．B
【原文】M: I want to go on that ride. I’m old enough. Do you have restrictions on the weight
W: No, but you need to stand next to that sign. If you are taller than it, you can go on the ride.
3．C
【原文】M: I’m taking Dr. Robinson’s poetry class next semester.
W: Well, if you are expecting to have an easy time in his course, you are totally wrong.
4．B
【原文】W: If your back is painful, maybe you shouldn’t get out of bed, dear. Don’t go to the kitchen. I’ll bring breakfast here.
M: No, no. My back feels worse lying down. Help me get dressed, please. Then I’ll walk outside a little.
5．A
【原文】W: Have you stayed at our hotel before, sir
M: Yes, this is my 2nd time. But I forget what time the bars close.
W: The main bar closes at 10 PM, but the small bar on the 3rd floor closes at midnight.
6．C 7．A
【原文】M: Excuse me, can you help me I can’t understand part of this form.
W: Certainly, sir. What part are you having problems with
M: Part 3A. I’m not quite sure what it’s asking. I’ve read it several times, but it does not make any sense.
W: That part of the form is only for foreign travelers.
M: Technically, I am. I’m originally from Japan, but then I was raised in Australia before coming to China.
W: Where do you live now
M: I live in Hong Kong.
W: You are well traveled.
M: I am, but sometimes these forms still confuse me.
8．B 9．C 10．A
【原文】W: Hi, this is the customer service. How can I help you
M: Hi, I bought one of your vacuum cleaners from Spendmart. It’s broken now. Is it under warranty I think so. I bought it 4 months ago.
W: Yes, it is still covered by our warranty. Tell me the model number of your vacuum cleaner, please.
M: Okay, the model number is 6594C.
W: What’s your address, your name, and your phone number
M: 906 Ottawa Street. My name is David Yang. My phone number is 713-786-0234.
W: Okay. There are 2 customer service offices in your area. The nearest one is Chadwich and Hacks Appliances.
M: Could you tell me where the office is located
W: Sure, 878 Funnel South.
M: Oh, I know that place. It’s only a 2 minutes’ drive.
W: You have to call the office first.
M: All right, thank you very much for your help.
W: My pleasure.
11．C 12．A 13．C
【原文】M: The sun has definitely come out today. I did not know it was going to be this bright, otherwise I would have worn my sunglasses. It is so good to relax in a park.
W: At least you brought a hat to shade your eyes. I brought nothing to protect myself from the sun. But I’m just glad I don’t get sunburnt nearly as bad as you do.
M: It is because my ancestors were Scots. My face will be bright red after an hour of sitting in the sun.
W: If you are worried, we can move over to the shade.
M: Thanks, but this is a nice space. We have views over the city. It looks as though we might get some cloud cover soon.
W: Hopefully it won’t rain. I forgot an umbrella too.
M: If it does, we can go to that Italian restaurant. I really wanted to just have a nice picnic with friends. Did you bring some music
W: I did. It’s a live recording from that concert we went to last month.
14．B 15．A 16．B
【原文】W: Did you get your new schedule Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes.
M: Sure. Hey, look, we’re both in the CAPP together.
W: I’m not sure what it is, but let’s sit together.
M: It is called Career and Personal Planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it. Do you know what it’s all about
W: It teaches us about the business world, you know, how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses and interests.
M: Oh, I see. So since I am curious and like adventure, I might be a good reporter. What do you think is your best quality
W: I’d say you can always count on me if you need something, and I always do what I say I’m going to do.
M: Great! Haha. We also have to volunteer at a job for one weekend. If you want, I can get you a job at my dad’s athletic store.
W: I’d rather work with someone I know. My brother is building his house right now, and he could use the help.
M: Anyway, it certainly won’t be dull. At least it teaches us life skills.
W: I agree. I’m still trying to figure out why algebra is so important.
17．C 18．A 19．C 20．B
【原文】
Welcome to the Sellmore Public Library. To join the library, you need a membership card. Take your passport or ID card as well as show your home address to the information desk. After a period of 2 years, all readers are required to go to the desk with a paper that has their name and present address on it, so the library can keep up-to-date records of where people are living. There is no need to register again, and there is no charge for this. If you can’t find the book you want on the shelves, you can book it in advance. If it’s in another library in the city, we can usually get it for you within a week. If someone else has borrowed it, it can take a few weeks. Either way, we tell you by phone when the book can be picked up. We will hold it for you for 5 days. Books can be borrowed for 14 days. Children’s books also have a 2-week borrowing period, so do the CDs, but DVDs, both children’s and adults’, can only be borrowed for up to 7 days. Dictionaries can be borrowed but normally only for 1 day. The library’s opening hours have been changed slightly. Instead of opening late on Wednesday evenings until 8 PM, we will be closing at 6 PM. But we will close at 7 PM instead of 5:30 PM on Saturdays. And we are going to open on Sunday mornings from next month, 9 AM to 1 PM. Notices are posted in the library about these.
21．C 22．C 23．A
24．C 25．D 26．A 27．C
28．C 29．B 30．C 31．B
32．B 33．C 34．A 35．D
36．B 37．E 38．D 39．F 40．G
41．A 42．B 43．B 44．A 45．A 46．C 47．D 48．B 49．D 50．B 51．C 52．D 53．A 54．D 55．C
56．Transforming 57．its 58．exposure 59．equipped 60．What 61．reliably 62．including/like 63．has been put 64．whose 65．for
66．参考范文
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to hear you’re interested in A Song of a Wanderer. This poem by Meng Jiao depicts a mother sewing clothes for her departing son, with every stitch filled with her deep love and care. The line “Who says the heart of a tiny grass can repay the warmth of the spring sun ” perfectly shows the endless gratitude children owe to their mothers.
Once I stayed up late studying, and my mother quietly brought me a cup of warm milk without disturbing me. That small act made me feel warm inside.
In my opinion, maternal love is the most selfless and precious love in the world. It’s always there, quietly supporting us.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．One possible version:
Doris knew it was time to say goodbye to the dog and felt rather worried. She was sitting alone in the living room, hugging a pillow and rocking back and forth on the edge of a chair. She was trying not to cry but she was not strong enough. Her face was wet and red, her eyes full of sadness. Just as Doris was at her lowest, her parents appeared from the doorway. With a smile on Mrs. Lacey’s face, she said, “Honey, Papa and I have agreed to keep the puppy as a part of our family.”
Doris put her hand to her mouth and couldn’t believe what she had heard. She looked at her parents surprisedly. “Doris, you were right. He has brought so much happiness to us,” Mr. Lacey continued, “and I drove by the local animal shelter yesterday. The conditions there are quite poor. We can’t leave him there.” Doris smiled with tears of happiness in her eyes and threw her arms around her parents. She knew they not only embraced the puppy into their family but also gave him a chance at a much happier life.

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