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2025-2026学年第一学期高二月考英语试题 10. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
时间：120分钟 分值：150分 A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分) 11. Why does the woman refuse to go to a gym
第一节(共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分) A. She thinks it costly.
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 B. She is too busy to go there.
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 C. She dislikes exercising with others.
小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 12. What does the man think of the woman’s exercise plan
1. Why does the man look terrible A. Unwise. B. Funny. C. Practical.
A. He got the flu. B. He had difficulty in sleeping. C. He studied late last night. 13. What does the man suggest the woman do
2. Who is probably at college A. Buy new clothes. B. Walk in the park. C. Go to work by bike.
A. Liza. B. Grace. C. Peter. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
3. What is the woman doing 14. When did the washing machine first break down
A. Drawing a map. B. Making a travel plan. C. Preparing for a class. A. A few weeks ago. B. About five days ago. C. Yesterday.
4. Where does the conversation take place 15. How does the man deal with the washing machine
A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket. A. He changes a new motor.
5. Which petrol station will the woman go to B. He replaces it for a new one.
A. The one near the crossroads. C. He puts the motor back in place.
B. The one opposite the cinema. 16. What will the woman do next
C. The one beside the bridge. A. Make payment.
第二节(共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分) B. Start the washing machine.
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 C. Get the man something to drink.
选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
读各小题，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 17. What is a special attraction for children
白读两遍。 A. A quiz. B. A bookshop. C. Slide and video shows.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 18. When can slide and video shows be watched
6. Why does the man think the storm is still coming A. At 9:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 10:00.
A. He saw it. B. He heard it. C. He smelled it. 19. What are the listeners reminded to do if they want a guided tour
7. What is the man worried about A. Consult the information desk.
A. His body getting wet. B. Things blowing away. C. His phone being broken. B. Book the tickets in advance.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 C. Arrive at the new Sea Life Center earlier.
8. Where is Susan going 20. What appeals to both children and adults
A. America. B. Canada. C. Britain. A. The souvenir shop. B. The big glass tunnel. C. The family dining area.
9. Who insists on taking the trip by air 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50分)
A. Susan’s husband. B. Susan’s children. C. Susan’s parents. 第一节(共 15小题;每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分)
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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。 Much to my surprise, none of this mattered to her. On one of our first trips together, I was fixing on
A the route ahead- turns, arrival time- when she said, “Hey Dad, wanna know a riddle ”
Explorers Camp And then, before I explained how unsuitable this was, how we shouldn’t be telling jokes while riding,
Full day camp for kids aged 5-13. and how we should be focused on the road, on reaching our destination as soon as we could, she started,
Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm. “What lasts forever but never dies ”
Week 1 | July 8-12 This is how it’s been. She has shared stories from the past, hopes for the future. I have been
Week 2 | July 15-19 challenged to ride backward and to stretch legs out on both sides.
Week 3 | July 22-26 None of these have been dangerous, mind you. My daughter does not ride without proper care. She
Register for a single week or multiple weeks. pulls even with me, for instance only on wide, empty streets. When the car appears, she quietly slips
Fees: $365 per week. behind me and holds both eyes to the road. As soon as conditions of basic safety are met, though...
The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15. “Dad, slow down! Isn’t this a lovely neighborhood ” my daughter asks.
Camp Structure It is a lovely neighborhood. I’m surprised, I’ve come this way countless times, but never have I
The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning noticed any of this. Farther down the road, the laughter of children comes out from a game of ball.
class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another I make a promise. From now on, I’m going to move more slowly on these rides. I’m going to notice
three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the the neighborhoods we move through. I’m going to enjoy this.
day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks. 24. The writer had thought that riding would help her daughter ________.
Camp Content A. go somewhere conveniently
Explorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and B. have more bike trips alone
focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp C. do some tricks on the bike
sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn. D. learn the importance of time in traveling
Camp Staff 25. According to the text, the writer’s daughter ________.
Campers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors A. ignored the traffic while riding
are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background B. had a good sense of safety
check. C. kept talking without looking ahead
21. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund D. enjoyed challenging any danger on the road
A. June 12. B. June 22. C. July 19. D. July 26. 26. While looking at the neighborhood, the writer realized ________.
22. How are campers divided into different groups A. how easily his daughter was distracted
A. By gender. B. By nationality. C. By interest. D. By age. B. what a good neighborhood looked like
23. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week C. what he missed in the course of riding
A. 15. B. 21. C. 30. D. 42. D. why a neighborhood needed a garden
B 27. What promise did the writer make
My daughter recently expressed interest in riding more. We live in a small city, and bicycles are a A. To be conscious of time in riding.
popular transportation choice here. I was excited at her choice. She would soon learn how easy it is to get B. To take his daughter to ride more often.
around in this way, and how fast she can ride on two wheels. Bike tours are often quicker than bus or cab C. To focus his attention on the destination.
or car trips are. D. To ride slowly to enjoy the beauty along the road.
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C C. The Third Thumb: a new body part
Our thumbs are important for us to take and hold things. But what if we had a third thumb Dani D. The secret of invention: creativity and teamwork
Clode, a designer from New Zealand, invented the Third Thumb to give people another finger. It helps D
people do things like opening a bottle with just one hand. The Third Thumb can even make carrying a lot New research found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers were at
of things easier! reduced risk of childhood obesity(肥胖).
Clode made the Third Thumb while studying at the Royal College of Art in London, UK. The Third Brandi Rollins, assistant research professor of biobehavioral health, said her study team took a
Thumb has two motors that make it move. Users can control those motors by pressing their big toes. strength-based approach in analyzing data from over 1,000 mother-child pairs, finding that children's early
When you press one big toe, the Third Thumb will move towards the palm. Press the other big toe, and the exposures to family psychosocial assets, including a quality home environment, emotional warmth from
Third Thumb will move towards the other fingers. the mother, and a child's ability to self-control, reduced the risk of developing childhood obesity.
Clode worked with a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge to test the Third Thumb. Encouragingly, these factors were protective even when children faced familial risks for obesity,
They spent five days asking 596 people from age 3 to age 96 to try it. Almost all users were able to pick including poverty or residence in a single-parent home.
up and move things easily with it. "Research on parenting has shown that these family assets influence children's behavior, academic
The invention can help people a lot. “For example, if someone has trouble using both hands, they can success, career, and not surprisingly health," Rollins said. "It is significant that they also protect against
use the Third Thumb to make one hand do the work of two,” Clode said. “It can also help people who only childhood obesity because the family assets we studied are not food or diet-specific at all. It is heartening
have one hand. It’s all about helping people use their hands in new and hopefully better ways.” to know that, by providing a loving, safe environment, we can reduce the risk that children will develop
Clode had advice for young people. “Start exploring,” she suggested. “Try building something, even obesity."
if it’s small. And don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Inventions are all about thinking of new ways to "While the findings on severe obesity may seem discouraging, they offer some hope," Rollins
solve problems and make life better for people. You could invent something no one has ever thought of explained. "Some risk factors, like household poverty, can be very difficult to change. Assets, on the other
before!” hand, may be easier to build. People can learn to parent responsively. It is encouraging that parenting
28. What is the main use of the Third Thumb really matters."
A. To work as a new kind of toy. Responsive parenting involves responding to children in a timely, sensitive, and age-appropriate
B. To make people’s hands look cool. manner according to the child's presenting needs. Parents may improve many outcomes for their children
C. To help one hand do the work of two. by learning responsive-parenting skills. Knowledge of responsive-parenting skills, however, may not lead
D. To exercise the strength of people’s hands. directly to applying those skills in the home. "No one can read a brochure about cars and suddenly expect
29. How do users control the Third Thumb to drive," said Rollins. "Driving is a skill that requires education and practice. The same is true of
A. By using their voices. B. By nodding their heads. responsive parenting."
C. By moving their fingers. D. By pressing their big toes. "Public health professionals, clinicians, and researchers must cooperate to help families develop
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about psychosocial assets, including responsive parenting and a structured home environment," she continued.
A. Clode’s encouragement to young people. "This could improve childhood obesity rates and other important quality-of-life outcomes."
B. Clode’s experience in avoiding mistakes. 32. What does the underlined word "assets" in paragraph 2 refer to
C. Clode’s advice on how to explore the world. A. Tests. B. Advantages. C. Standards. D. Interventions.
D. Clode’s dream of making life better for people. 33. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
31. What is the best title for the text A. The outcomes of child-centered diets.
A. How to use the Third Thumb B. The effects of family assets on children.
B. A great designer and inventor C. The specific solutions to family violence.
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D. The purpose of building a harmonious family. E. Learning about life with loss can put you in a better state.
34. Why does Rollins mention "a brochure about cars" in paragraph 6 F. How to manage a friend’s absence is of great importance.
A. To provide guidance on driving a car. G. And yet this distance can contribute to reduced communication.
B. To state the conditions required to drive. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分）
C. To suggest practicing parenting knowledge. 第一节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
D. To stress the need of building the child-parent bond. 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。
35. Where does this text probably come from Born in a family with a history of getting angry easily, I had always tried to change. Years of
A. A science magazine. B. A project handbook. treatment ____41____ the anger inside me, but it was still in there.
C. A biology textbook. D. A nutrition journal. My husband and I used to live close to a university, where loud sounds of gatherings and music
第二节(共 5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分) ____42____ late into the night. Eventually, we decided to move to a ____43____ part of town.
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。 And now, here was this guy, who was ____44____ a new party table within full view of my kitchen
While friendships are one of the most important connections a person can come across, friends may window. The ____45____ of drunk and loud college students flashed across my mind, so I walked up and
not always be part of our lives. ____36____ told him it had to be ____46____.
You Outgrow Each Other “Who the hell are you ” he asked. “And what gives you the right to make such a ____47____ ”
____37____ These connections are mostly established on common ground: liking the same television Spotting there would be a ____48____ between the young man and me, my husband came up. As he
shows, or enjoying similar kinds of music. There are times when companions grow out of each other and pulled me away, I ____49____ at the guy and told him this wasn’t over.
friendships die away gradually. What initially began as common ground has developed into different I got back home and ate my favorite cookies. When I calmed down, _____50_____, I was full of
things between friends. shame. Why didn’t other women get angry like me I looked at the cookies, which I hadn’t intended for
AFight Breaks Things Up _____51_____, but now they seemed to be the best choice to make things right. So I walked across the
While differences are encouraged, there are some disagreements that may not be resolved so easily. street to the kid’s doorstep with cookies.
Friends sometimes hold different views on matters that are essential to their ways of life. ____38____ When the student opened the door, I _____52_____ the plate and told him that the person he met just
Likewise, where a betrayal (背叛) takes place, the friendship may be unable to survive the pain. now — the one with the pointing finger and annoying ____53_____ — wasn’t me. At least it wasn’t the
Distance Complicates Things person I wanted to be.
As everyday life goes on, moving away for work, marriage and other reasons can put some tension He looked down at the plate and his face _____54_____. He said he was sorry, too. I walked back
on the friendship. Honestly, there is no shortage of love between friends that find themselves in different across the street, feeling like I’d _____55_____ wonders.
parts of the world. ____39____ Eventually, friendships may end when too much time has passed and too 41. A. removed B. increased C. eased D. trapped
many events may have occurred between once loved friends. 42. A. broadened B. varied C. extended D. declined
When you lose a friend, it’s easy to get caught up in the pain of loss. Letting yourself feel the impact 43. A. cleaner B. quieter C. safer D. busier
of a lost friend is admirable and even advisable. ____40____ Instead, learn to treasure other friends 44. A. setting B. hanging C. selling D. stealing
present in your life. Show your appreciation to those who invest efforts in your growth and happiness, 45. A. memories B. stories C. records D. accounts
spend time with them and then build your friendship. 46. A. put up B. broken down C. moved away D. given out
A. However, this should not last long. 47. A. offer B. mess C. proposal D. demand
B. Here are reasons why a friendship may wind up. 48. A. conversation B. war C. discussion D. settlement
C. That may prevent the friendship from progressing. 49. A. stared B. pointed C. screamed D. tore
D. A friendship usually begins with innocent intentions. 50. A. therefore B. besides C. however D. meanwhile
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51. A. greeting B. complaint C. explanation D. apology 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成篇完整的短文。
52. A. handed B. threw C. dropped D. seized The final exam bell rang as I sat in my usual seat. Sunlight streamed through the windows, lighting
53. A. charges B. habits C. thoughts D. words up Lily’s pencil box. The words “Honor First, Victory (胜利) Follows” shone like gold. These words had
54. A. paled B. softened C. darkened D. hardened always been our belief. We’d been study partners since high school started, sharing sandwiches and
55. A. sought B. celebrated C. done D. claimed celebrating tests under the old oak tree in the courtyard.
第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） I was busy with my exam when her strawberry-shaped eraser, a gift from me last birthday, which
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。 once saw our late-night study, rolled near my math paper. Just one seat away, Lily took a deep breath. Her
Qingtuan, or sweet green rice balls, is _____56_____ typical and popular Qingming Festival (Tomb eyes darted (来回扫视) between the teacher and a folded paper in her grey sweater sleeve. It seemed that
Sweeping Day) food in China’s eastern provinces. the words on the note she prepared beforehand had become unclear. So, Lily tapped my knee with her
Qingtuan _____57_____ (make) of a mixture of sticky rice flour and green plant juice, and filled foot—our silent signal from soccer practices, then pushed another paper with several words toward me. Its
with sweetened bean paste. A green plant called mugwort, or “Ai Cao” in Chinese, is what brings the color edge caught the light, sharp and bright.
to the dish. This time of year is when the plant has just jumped out of the earth and is at its Raising my head, I saw Teacher Rivera pacing between desks, her glasses sliding down her nose. Out
____58____(fine). of nervousness, I felt my mouth dry. My pencil slipped from my sweaty fingers, dropping to the floor. The
With some soda ____59_____ (add) to the water, the plant is boiled into a state of paste (糊状). clock ticked loudly. Twenty minutes left, each second heavier.
Normal rice flour is mixed into glutinous (黏的) rice flour to make the rice ball sticky, _____60_____ not The room was silent except for the clock. Telling on (告发 ) Lily meant losing three years of
too soft to be shaped. Next, the liquid is poured into the powder. memories: movie nights, soccer games, and the snowy morning she brought me homework. Staying silent
The green rice balls can have various fillings, most traditionally being sesame (芝麻) or bean paste. would break our promise of honesty. A fly buzzed against the window, like my thoughts.
But nowadays some people also make ones filled with pork meat _____61_____ (creative), preserved I remembered a soccer game in the rain. Lily fell in the mud. “Honor first!” she said, refusing my
vegetables and bamboo shoots. help as she got up with bleeding elbows. Now her shoe pushed the paper closer. Her eyes begged through
___62____ (date) back to the Tang dynasty, the sweet green rice balls have been around for some her hair.
1000 years. Originally a food to sacrifice to _____63_____ (ancestor), they have gradually become a dish 注意：
of the season. For people _____64_____leave their hometowns for work elsewhere, the sweet green rice (1)续写词数应为 150左右；
balls are a cuisine reminding them _____65_____ home. (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分) With fifteen minutes left, I knew I had to make a choice._____________________________
第一节（满分 15分） _______________________________________________________________________________
假定你是李华，你校上周举行了“校园劳动周”活动，请给校英语报投稿。内容包括： After the exam, Lily and I sat in silence under the old oak tree.________________________
(1)活动内容； _______________________________________________________________________________
(2)活动反响。
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。
Campus Labor Week
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第二节(满分 25分)
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{#{QQABSYSQggAgAIAAABgCUQXACEOQkAGCCSoGhAAUIAAASAFABAA=}#}1.【答案】C
【原文】W: Oh, man, I feel awful. I think I’m coming down with that flu everybody’s been lately up with. Do you have it too
M: No, I mean I probably look terrible because I stayed up all last night studying, but I should be fine after some sleep.
2.【答案】B
【原文】W: Hello
M: Hi, Liza. It’s Peter. Is Grace there
W: Oh hi, Peter. No, she isn’t here at the moment. I’m afraid she is at college this morning. Can I take a message
3.【答案】C
【原文】M: What are you doing
W: I’m just looking at this map of the world. I’m preparing for geography class.
4.【答案】B
【原文】M: Waitress! Can I have my bill please
W: Oh, yes. You had a hamburger and a large order of French fries. That is $30.
M: Here is the money.
5.【答案】C
【原文】W: Excuse me. Is there a petrol station near the crossroads
M: That one closed last year. The nearest one is opposite the cinema, about three minutes down this road.
W: I need to go the other way. Is there another one
M: Yes, you can use the one next to the bridge.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【原文】M: I’m amazed that the weather is staying so nice right now.
W: Why do you say that I just checked my phone and it said that the storm everyone was talking about is going to pass by us. I heard the opposite on the radio earlier, but I think the report is more updated now.
M: I agree that it looks like the weather will stay nice, but I feel like the air smells like rain and that happens right before the storm usually.
W: I don’t care if we get wet.
M: I don’t, either. But I’m worried about our things blowing away.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C
【原文】M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan
W: I can’t wait to see Canada, David, but I’m kind of worried. My husband insists on flying. You know, planes make me nervous.
M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day
W: I have no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a year
W: But planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.
M: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea
W: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather be seasick than dead.
【答案】11. A 12. A 13. C
【原文】W: Oh, I’ve got so out of shape recently that none of my clothes fit me!
M: Why don’t you go to a gym
W: That’s not my style and it’s always expensive. I’d rather exercise at home.
M: Well, everyone I know who has tried to get into shape by exercising at home has given up. But if you pay to join the gym, you’ll be more likely to succeed.
W: You might have a point, but there must be something else I can do.
M: I know! Why don’t you ride to work every day, and then take a nice long ride through the park on your way home
W: Sounds good!
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A
【原文】M: Good morning, Miss. I got a call from you yesterday that you’ve got a problem with your washing machine.
W: Yes, come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs. It keeps breaking down.
M: When did it first break down
W: About five days ago. I’ve tried to use it since then. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. It’s very annoying.
M: If I can’t fix it, it would be quicker and easier to change it for a new one.
W: I see. Over the last few weeks, it’s also been making an awful noise when it’s in use.
M: OK. I’ll start by looking at the motor. Oh, yes. There is the problem. I’ll sort it out in a few minutes.
W: What’s wrong with it
M: Part of the motor is loose. I can put it back in place quite easily. Look! It’s OK now.
W: Thanks a lot. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee
M: No, thanks. But I’m afraid you have to pay $15 for it.
W: That’s OK.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B
【原文】M: Well, the new sea life center at Plymouth is an extremely exciting place. There are so many things to see and everything is enjoyable as well as educational. Special attractions for children include a quiz and hourly feeding times for all the different animals and fish, starting at 9:30. You can see everything here, from the most enormous sea creatures to the smallest. Every morning from ten o’clock there are slide and video shows for children in the sea life theatre, and someone is always there to answer questions about what you’ve seen. If you are in a group of six or more people, they can give you a special guided tour of the center. But you need to arrange this at the information desk when you arrive. The latest attraction at the center is a big glass tunnel you can walk through. All around you, you will see enormous fish swimming. Sometimes even over your head. You certainly have the clearest possible view of the world beneath the waves. Children love it and it’s really amazing for adults too. When you get hungry, there is a relaxed family dining area serving snacks, cold drinks and ice creams. Near the main entrance there is an excellent bookshop and there’s also a souvenir shop selling all kinds of things connected with the sea. So I warmly recommend this visit.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. G 40. A
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. B 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
【答案】56. a 57. is made 58. finest 59. added 60. but
61. creatively 62. Dating 63. ancestors 64. who 65. of
应用文范文
Campus Labour Week
Last week, our school organized a meaningful activity themed “Camp Labour Week” to foster students’ practical skills and teamwork, which attracted most of the students and achieved desired effects.
Various of activities were included, covering many aspects of campus labour. Classroom cleaning and campus gardening were the basic tasks. We even established a cooking workshop, where we could prepare simple meals. The hands-on experience not only strengthened teamwork but also deepened us students’ understanding of daily chores.
The event received overwhelming enthusiasm. Both teachers and students spoke highly of it, calling it an “invaluable lesson beyond textbooks.” This enriching week left a lasting impression, reminding us that every effort shapes a better community.
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With fifteen minutes left, I knew I had to make a choice. I took a deep breath and gently pushed the paper back toward Lily. Her eyes widened in surprise. I gave her a smile and pointed to the words on her pencil box: “Honor First, Victory Follows.” Lily’s face flushed. She nodded, stepped on the paper and paid no attention to it anymore. Together, we focused on the remaining questions, using our brains instead of notes. The last few minutes were tense, but we felt a new sense of teamwork. When the bell finally rang, we handed in our papers, looking at each other with relief.
After the exam, Lily and I sat in silence under the old oak tree. The sunlight streamed through the leaves, casting shadows on our faces. After what seemed a century, I broke the silence and explained, “We promised to be honest, so...” Lily nodded, tears in her eyes. “I know. I was just so scared of failing.” We hugged tightly, knowing our bond was stronger than any test score. The oak tree’s leaves rustled above us, as if cheering us on. From then on, we studied even harder, facing challenges together with honesty and courage.

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