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高二英语学科素养测评
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Posing for a picture. B. Teaching photography. C. Trying on new clothes.
2. What will the man do next
A. Go to sleep. B. Serve the food. C. Make some coffee.
3. What happened to the man
A. He was overcharged. B. He misread the bill. C. He took the wrong item.
4. Why doesn’t the man enjoy the coffee
A. It goes bad. B. It tastes sweet. C. It has salt in it.
5. Where are the speakers heading
A. The Rose Garden. B. The Grand Stadium. C. The City Hall.
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，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 does the man think of the goods in physical shops
A. They are plentiful. B. They are cheaper. C. They are reliable.
7. What’s the woman’s attitude toward online shopping
A. Supporting. B. Disapproving. C. Understanding.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the man
A. In a hospital. B. In a national park. C. At his home.
9. Why does the man make the call
A. He lost his way. B. He had an injury. C. He ran out of supplies.
10. When will the man probably get picked up
A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Ronald
A. The owner of the gallery.
B. The friend of the speakers.
C. The artist of the exhibition.
12. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A museum display plan. B. A sudden exhibit change. C. A poster printing problem.
13. What is Anna going to do next
A. Ask Ronald to change his mind.
B. Talk with Robert about the issue.
C. Call the printer for more paintings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What problem is the woman facing
A. Electrical fault. B. House damage. C. Water shortage.
15. How much will the woman probably pay the man
A. $5000. B. $6000. C. $8000.
16. What’s probably the woman’s main goal
A. Protecting the environment.
B. Increasing her house’s value.
C. Saving on her electricity bill.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk
A. To explain an idea. B. To advertise a book. C. To promote a website.
18. What does the speaker mainly discuss in his latest work
A Better learning ways.
B. Traditional teaching methods.
C. The current education system.
19. What does the speaker request the listeners to do
A. Raise more questions. B. Learn more on his site. C. Get down to a business.
20. What will the speaker probably do next
A. Read from the letters. B. Answer questions. C. Explain his ideas.
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
Book a Girls’ Getaway
A trip with your ride-or-dies is a ticket to health-improving love and support. The BFFs who have been with you since your big-hair days enrich your life in more ways than you may realize.
A recent study found that adults with strong and consistent relationships were biologically younger, likely due to lower levels of chronic inflammation (慢性炎症), which can lead to serious problems like heart disease, diabetes, and neurodegeneration over time. Another research shows that people with strong social networks are 50% less likely to die prematurely from all causes. Escape the everyday with a team vacation to encourage those bonds and laugh until your stomach hurts. Here are three great places to visit with your girl pals.
For Party Lovers: New Orleans
Spring’s mild weather is perfect for exploring the French Quarter and the Historic New Orleans Collection Museum. Catch free concerts at Lafayette Square every Wednesday evening. Music relieves stress and strengthens social connections, while dancing gets your heart pounding and your blood moving.
For Beach Enthusiasts: Cancún
This Mexican hot spot is perfect for groups seeking max relaxation. All-inclusive vacation spots let you focus on bonding and recharging. Time by the ocean lowers stress and lifts your energy, and water sports make exercise easy and fun. Don’t miss the fresh seafood and local produce!
For History Fans: Washington D.C.
Visit national museums for a great workout. Most museums are free, but special exhibitions like “Spring in Bloom” cost $18 for adults and $12 for children. During the Cherry Blossom Festival, a “Cherry Blossom Cruise” costs $30 for adults and $20 for children. A special offer: buy boat tickets and get 40% off exhibition admission for the same number of people.
So grab your girls, pick a destination, and start planning. Because time with friends isn’t just fun — it’s good for you.
1. What can be inferred about strong social relationships
A. They cure very serious diseases. B. They lower the risk of early death.
C. They reduce stress by traveling alone. D. They prevent health problems entirely.
2. What do New Orleans and Cancún have in common
A. They feature cherry blossoms. B. They offer free outdoor concerts.
C. They help improve people’s mood. D. They provide local history museums.
3. What is the “Spring in Bloom” cost for two adults with a child after the boat trip
A $19.20 B. $28.80 C. $30.00 D. $78.80
B
Stormzy, the British rapper and musician, has long championed the power of reading calling it a “superpower” as he backed a new initiative aimed at encouraging people who don’t usually read to pick up a book.
His publishing imprint, Merky Books, which is part of Penguin（a book publishing giant）， is publishing one of this year’s six Quick Reads — short, accessible books created “specifically for non-readers, people with short attention spans (持续时间), and neurodivergent readers,” according to the Reading Agency, which has run the initiative for 20 years.
The Merky Books title is Hunger Pains by Derek Owusu, a 128-page novel centered on Ray, a fitness enthusiast whose strong interest in health causes problems. Owusu, who did not read a book until the age of 24, said he wished he had discovered Quick Reads earlier. “They’re accessible, affordable and gentle in the approach, allowing new readers or those who have stopped reading to find their way into the pleasure and fulfilment of reading.” He added that he was excited to be part of something that helps people feel confident enough to pick up a book and enjoy it.
This year, the Reading Agency will also launch Quick Reads as audiobooks and give 500,000 books to prisons across the UK. “The titles go through a careful review process, including testing for readability, concentration, and suitability for adults rebuilding reading confidence,” the charity says. The other Quick Reads titles published this year include works by Carmel Harrington, Rachel Hore, Louise Jensen, Rosie Goodwin, and Leye Adenle.
Stormzy emphasized the great power of literature. “Reading helped me when I was young and it still does today,” he encouraged anyone who doesn’t usually read to try a Quick Read, adding, “Music and books are both about finding your voice. We are all made of stories — they define who we are.”
4. What do we know about the Quick Reads initiative
A. It focuses on complex novels. B. It targets inexperienced readers.
C. It has published six short books. D. It has been running for a decade.
5. Why does the author mention Owusu’s personal experience
A. To compare him with Stormzy.
B. To show the difficulty of reading.
C. To introduce the Quick Reads initiative.
D. To emphasize the value of Quick Reads.
6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The popularity of audiobooks. B. The expansion of Quick Reads.
C. The achievements of the agency. D. The ambition of the organization.
7. What do we know about Stormzy from the last paragraph
A. He compares his music with books. B. He shows great talent as a musician.
C. He highlights the impact of reading. D. He explains how to write a good story.
C
Yogurt making dates to around 7,000 years ago. Modern industrialized techniques have simplified the process while traditional practices are more varied. In parts of Eurasia, the key to a sour yogurt treat can be found moving along the forest floor-Red wood ants and their microbes (微生物) acidify and thicken milk, helping turn the liquid into creamy yogurt, researchers report on October 3 in iScience.
Factory-made yogurt ensures the food is safe to eat, and companies can make more to sell. “With such a controlled process, we achieve a consistent flavor profile that appeals to a wide audience,” says Veronica Sinotte, a microbial ecologist at the University of Copenhagen. The taste of homemade yogurt, on the other hand, varies depending on who made it and munity members in the Bulgarian ancestral home of Sevgi Mutlu Sirakova (coworker of Veronica), for instance, note that “if they were given a bowl of yogurt, they could tell us exactly which household it came from.”
Sirakova’s family village is part of the region where the practice of making yogurt with help from red wood ants was once popular. There, Sinotte, Sirakova and their team placed four live ants into a jar of warmed raw cow’s milk and then buried the jar in an ant nest. The next day, the now acidic milk had entered the early stages of becoming yogurt, with a sour, plant-like taste.
More analyses showed that red wood ants harbor necessary acid-producing bacteria that thicken milk, including Fructilactobacillus, a species also found in flour mixtures. The ants contribute formic acid, a chemical defense against enemies, to the mix too. Milk-digesting enzymes (酶) from both ants and bacteria help break the milk down into creamy yogurt.
Frozen or dried ants carry microbes that don’t function as well as living ants do, the team found. But live ants that can, in rare cases, carry infections that may cause sickness or liver disease, Sinotte says. “I wouldn’t recommend the average person try making it at home.”
8. What is a feature of homemade yogurt
A. Its varied taste. B. Its stable quality.
C. Its uniform flavor. D. Its efficient production.
9. What enables wood ants to help make yogurt
A. The acid for defense. B. The bacteria from the ants.
C. The species unique to flour. D. The enzymes from one source.
10. What does the underlined word “harbor” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. process B. infect C. require D. contain
11. Which is the best title for the text
A. The Future of Wood Ant. B. The Secret of Ant Yogurt.
C. The History of Yogurt Making. D. The Danger of Homemade Yogurt.
D
There are worse things you could do than watch six parts of something you’ve already seen. Still, binge-watching (刷剧) gets a bad reputation. It’s been widely called avoidance and a waste of time. But a study has found that binge-watching might provide many benefits.
If you’re anything like us, you’re getting well and truly into the routine of settling in for comfortable season. As the days get shorter and the weather starts to cool, all we want to do is settle down on the sofa with a drink in hand, watching re-runs of our favourite shows or getting stuck into a great book.
But let’s face it: sometimes a little regret. When Netflix pops up with the “Still watching ”, it’s hard not to feel judged. But, the great news is that you can set that feeling aside — a recent study has found that binge-watching could even be good for us.
The research published in the academic journal Acta Psychologica spoke to over 300 undergraduate students and asked them to identify three memorable stories they had experienced and whether they thought about them long after.
It found that when participants had “binge-watched” a show which was classed as watching three parts or more in one sitting, they were more likely to have “retrospective imaginative involvement” — meaning they were more likely to remember what they had watched and connect with it. The study also guessed that binge-watching might allow audiences to develop richer ideas about characters and worlds, allowing them to think more deeply about what they had seen or revisit it later to relieve stress and improve well-being.
While the research did acknowledge that there are limited studies on the positive effects of binge-watching on mental health, its initial research shows that sitting down for a marathon streaming session could be good for our mental health, allowing us to escape to different worlds and think more deeply about our connection to certain situations and characters.
So, next time you’re feeling regretful, push through that feeling and press “next episode”. You deserve it as long as your work and health aren’t suffering.
12. What is the common view about binge-watching
A. It makes people become much lazier.
B. It helps people relieve stress effectively.
C. It allows people to escape into ideal worlds.
D. It is considered a meaningless entertainment.
13. What may make people feel ashamed
A. Spending hours watching TV in a row. B. Joining in marathon streaming sessions.
C. Settling on the sofa with a drink in hand. D. Setting aside the “Still watching” reminder.
14. What can we learn from the research in Acta Psychologica
A. It has been widely accepted by psychologists.
B. It surveyed students to compare diverse media.
C. It is an early study on its psychological effects.
D. It touched on both mental and emotional effects.
15. What does the author mainly intend to tell us
A. The misunderstanding of binge-watching.
B. The process of a study on binge-watching.
C. The reasons for regret over binge-watching.
D. The healthy ways to binge-watch TV shows.
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。
VITAMIN STACKING is social media-speak for combining pills to boost the health payoffs of each. ____16____. Although you won’t likely get a shot of “morning energy” or “beauty power” as some TikTok influencers claim, there’s solid science behind the concept — though there are a few things you should keep in mind.
It is true that when you take certain vitamins and minerals together you may get relatively greater benefits. “Certain nutrients work well together. ____17____.” Nicholas Church, M.D. explains, a family medicine physician and founder of Somerset Medical.
____18____. “With adequate vitamin D levels you might absorb about 30% to 40% of the calcium you eat compared with roughly 10% to 15% absorption without sufficient vitamin D,” says Dr. Church. Another power couple is iron and vitamin C. Iron is key for healthy blood, and vitamin C plays a significant role in helping your body absorb iron. “I often drink a glass of orange juice while taking an iron supplement. ____19____.” Dr. Church adds.
But for most supplements, stacking doesn’t make much of a difference, and some actually should not be taken at the same time because they may counteract (抵消) each other. Pairs to avoid include iron with calcium or zinc, calcium with magnesium, and vitamin B12 with vitamin C. Multi-vitamins that include such pairs are fine, however, says Amy Margulies, a registered dietitian nutritionist. ____20____.
If you want to go deep with vitamin stacking, speak to a dietitian, and always talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement.
A. There are two common couples.
B. The small amounts make them safe.
C Take calcium and vitamin D for instance.
D. You should adopt a cautious attitude, however.
E. It can be a smart move, depending on what you take.
F. It means one helps the body absorb the other more efficiently.
G. The former helps change the latter into a form easier to absorb.
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）
The other day, a bat (蝙蝠), ugly and black, flew into my house. It found its way to the bathroom and was hanging upside down over the toilet bowl. As “the man of the house”, it was my duty to ____21____ the house of this awful creature.
I ____22____ an umbrella and rapidly struck the toilet cover, but it didn’t ____23____. Then a familiar scared feeling ____24____ me — just like when I was sent to check horrible noises at ____25____. Being a man doesn’t stop me from being afraid of bats; I felt “____26____”.
All men sometimes feel stuck in male ____27____. Sometimes it’s simple, like carving turkey or pretending to know about ____28____. But sometimes the trap is ____29____. Many men want to be different from what society ____30____. Some even wish women would ask them for dates and pay for the meal! What they want is the ____31____ to be who they want and still be men.
Facing the fierce bat, I hesitated to tell my wife I couldn’t ____32____ it. But I wouldn’t! Cautiously, I moved closer, raised the umbrella and ____33____ the bat out of the window. My wife was ____34____, and my son thought I was a hero. They asked how I did it. I started to tell them — but then ____35____.
A man doesn’t talk of such things.
21. A. rob B. warn C. clear D. relieve
22. A. removed B. discovered C. encountered D. grabbed
23. A. scream B. move C. attack D. return
24. A. came over B. laughed at C. got through D. slid down
25. A. dusk B. sunrise C. noon D. midnight
26. A. depressed B. bothered C. confused D. trapped
27. A. morals B. personalities C. roles D. spots
28. A. engines B. poems C. climates D. recipes
29. A. tough B. obvious C. strange D. intense
30. A. believes B. expects C. assesses D. admits
31. A. motivation B. willingness C. freedom D. initiative
32. A. harm B. brave C. challenge D. free
33. A. pushed B. threw C. lifted D. drove
34. A. pleased B. inspired C. shocked D. exhausted
35. A. smiled B. ceased C. failed D. declined
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。
Have you ever thought of yourself as a detective Nowadays, more and more young people ____36____ (expose) to the novelty and growing popularity of Jubensha, ____37____ role-playing murder mystery game.
____38____ (basic), four to eight people, each with their own script, must search for clues to uncover the ____39____(identify) of a murderer — who is hidden among them. Storylines are particular to each game, with costumes and time periods differing ____40____ (depend) on participants’ choice of scripts.
The personal touch, interesting costumes and live-action factor all add up ____41____ an experience unlike any other. It’s also a fairly ____42____ (expensive) way to spend time with friends, generally costing about 150 yuan for an entire afternoon.
The concept developed from murder mystery parties common in Western countries. The genre (类别) also has its roots in Clue (also known as Cluedo), a popular Western board game ____43____ individual players must take on a role and compete to solve a mystery with the help of clues.
Zhu Mingchi, a former analysis expert of consumption, culture and entertainment ____44____ (refer) to the hit Jubensha as a game catering to (迎合) young people’s growing need for various offline entertainment experiences. “We’ve seen more new offline entertainment options _____45_____ (present) in the market, and there’s still huge potential in the Jubensha sector.” Zhu told China Daily.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 如果你是李华，你发现学校食堂存在一些不好的现象，比如食物浪费严重、餐具回收不规范等，请写一篇文章向校英文报投稿。内容包括：
（1）说明具体情况：
（2）呼吁节约粮食、文明用餐。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为100个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Call for a Greener Canteen
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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。
Before Rachel had entered this new fourth-grade class, school meant nothing pleasant. Partly deaf since early childhood, Rachel wore two strong hearing aids. And the time she had spent in her hushed (寂静的) world when she was younger had left her a shy and withdrawn girl.
Rachel was clever, however, and early in her life had found comfort in books. In books she had friends. In books she had no disability. In books she could do anything. During her earlier years in school, Rachel had developed the custom of turning off her hearing aids and sitting quietly in the back of the room reading. When a teacher tried to pull her back into the classroom, she would fly into such a rage that other kids would be shocked to stare at her. And so, more and more, her teachers gave up and left her alone to read.
Knowing her previous performance, now both her new teacher and the principal were worried about her effect on the class, and hesitant to accept her. But Rachel’s parents begged them not to give up on their daughter. So the teacher, Mrs. Sullivan, decided to do her best with Rachel and made a difference.
Whenever Mrs. Sullivan saw her slipping away into books, she made Rachel come back into the lesson at hand. Three or four times a week, flying out of control, Rachel would shout “I won’t do this!” and throw her books off her desk. But no matter how many times Rachel exploded, the teacher would explain that she was not going to get away with it.
After two months, the outbursts became less frequent, and Rachel slowly began to take part in the class. She started acting like an ordinary student. More than ordinary, for she had read so much that there was hardly a subject to which she could not contribute. While delighted at Rachel’s progress in class, the teacher noticed that other children were still frightened of Rachel.
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。
Concerned, Mrs. Sullivan came up with a thoughtful plan.
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The rest of Rachel’s fourth-grade year got better.
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高二英语学科素养测评
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Posing for a picture. B. Teaching photography. C. Trying on new clothes.
2. What will the man do next
A. Go to sleep. B. Serve the food. C. Make some coffee.
3. What happened to the man
A. He was overcharged. B. He misread the bill. C. He took the wrong item.
4. Why doesn’t the man enjoy the coffee
A. It goes bad. B. It tastes sweet. C. It has salt in it.
5. Where are the speakers heading
A. The Rose Garden. B. The Grand Stadium. C. The City Hall.
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，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 does the man think of the goods in physical shops
A. They are plentiful. B. They are cheaper. C. They are reliable.
7. What’s the woman’s attitude toward online shopping
A. Supporting. B. Disapproving. C. Understanding.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the man
A. In a hospital. B. In a national park. C. At his home.
9. Why does the man make the call
A. He lost his way. B. He had an injury. C. He ran out of supplies.
10. When will the man probably get picked up
A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Ronald
A. The owner of the gallery.
B. The friend of the speakers.
C. The artist of the exhibition.
12. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A museum display plan. B. A sudden exhibit change. C. A poster printing problem.
13. What is Anna going to do next
A. Ask Ronald to change his mind.
B. Talk with Robert about the issue.
C. Call the printer for more paintings.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What problem is the woman facing
A. Electrical fault. B. House damage. C. Water shortage.
15. How much will the woman probably pay the man
A. $5000. B. $6000. C. $8000.
16. What’s probably the woman’s main goal
A. Protecting the environment.
B. Increasing her house’s value.
C. Saving on her electricity bill.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk
A. To explain an idea. B. To advertise a book. C. To promote a website.
18. What does the speaker mainly discuss in his latest work
A. Better learning ways.
B. Traditional teaching methods.
C. The current education system.
19. What does the speaker request the listeners to do
A. Raise more questions. B. Learn more on his site. C. Get down to a business.
20. What will the speaker probably do next
A. Read from the letters. B. Answer questions. C. Explain his ideas.
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. C
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. B
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）
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. are exposed##are being exposed
37. a 38. Basically
39. identity
40. depending
41. to 42. inexpensive
43. where 44. referred
45. presented
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】
A Call for a Greener Canteen
It has come to my attention that food waste and messy tables remain a common problem in our school canteen. Such bad manners do harm to our dining environment.
It is the hard work of farmers and cooks that makes every meal possible. Wasting food shows disrespect for their efforts and responsibility for the global food crisis. Only when we realize its importance can we take action wisely. Choosing proper food finishing our meals and returning tableware are simple but meaningful deeds. What we do daily will shape our canteen environment.
A tidy canteen shows our good qualities. It’s high time that we should save food and share respect.
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】
Concerned, Mrs. Sullivan came up with a thoughtful plan. The next day, she arranged for a demonstration of how hearing aids work, an experience that turned out to be truly eye-opening for the whole class. Only then did they realize why Rachel sometimes seemed unresponsive — it was the hearing aid, not unfriendliness, that created the distance. Inspired by their curiosity, Mrs. Sullivan gently encouraged the class to make friends with Rachel. And they did. To everyone’s surprise, Rachel’s face gradually lit up with a shy smile.
The rest of Rachel’s fourth-grade year got better. Classmates soon discovered what a delightful companion Rachel was. Having read countless books, she could tell fascinating stories and always had creative ideas during group work. By spring, Rachel was no longer the angry girl throwing books but an active participant in every class activity. What mattered most, however, was the sparkle in her eyes, which spoke of belonging, confidence, and the joy of finally being accepted. Watching Rachel laugh with her friends on the playground, Mrs. Sullivan smiled, knowing that her patience and belief in this child had paid off in the most beautiful way.

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