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福建省泉州市2025-2026学年春季高二年第一次阶段考试英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1．What is Tina going to do tomorrow
A．Watch TV. B．Meet her teacher. C．Hand in her homework.
2．What will Mary do in the competition
A．Work as a hostess. B．Play the piano. C．Sing along with Jane.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a school. C．In a hospital.
4．What is the problem with the curtains
A．They are not thick. B．They can’t be opened. C．They don’t fit the window.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A restaurant. B．Weekend plans. C．The busy work.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What was the speakers’ original plan for the evening
A．Eating out. B．Buying some candles. C．Having dinner at home.
7．How does the woman sound in the end
A．Annoyed. B．Worried. C．Pleased.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why did Eric leave the classroom ahead of time this morning
A．He misread the time.
B．He found the test quite easy.
C．He missed the writing part.
9．What can we say about Eric
A．He’s modest. B．He’s proud. C．He’s selfless.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．What problem does Jessie have
A．She has a difficult client.
B．She can’t get through to her manager.
C．She is unable to find important data.
11．When will David probably come back home
A．At 8:15 a.m. B．At 8:45 a.m. C．At 9:15 a.m.
12．What do we know about David and Jessie
A．They’re family. B．They’re colleagues. C．They’re neighbors.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．How many children does the woman have
A．One. B．Two. C．Three.
14．What is the probable relationship between Steven and the woman
A．Brother and sister. B．Husband and wife. C．Father and daughter.
15．What did the woman do on Newport Beach
A．She sailed. B．She read. C．She swam.
16．Which place does the woman recommend most
A．The Universal Studio. B．Newport Beach. C．Southern California beach.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who is the speaker talking to
A．Parents. B．Scientists. C．Students.
18．What percentage of people are likely to be short-sighted by 2050
A．25%. B．40%. C．50%.
19．What is the key factor in nearsightedness according to some scientists
A．Gene. B．Lifestyle. C．Wrong glasses.
20．What will the speaker talk about next
A．How to conduct a survey.
B．How to find out nearsightedness early.
C．How to prevent nearsightedness.
二、阅读理解
Celebrating with Clear Sky
Fireworks, long used in celebrations, could commit lasting damage to the delicate environment. Good news — celebrations are getting a high-tech, eco-friendly makeover! Forget loud bangs and smoky skies. Check out these awesome new ways to light up the night!
Drone Shows — Like a Sci-Fi movie
Drone shows generate zero pollution, and they are controlled by precise GPS and intelligent programming, which avoid the fire danger and accidental burns. Drones are reusable, making the shows more cost-effective in the long run compared to one-time fireworks displays.
Digital Fireworks — Just press play
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, AR was used to create stunning 3D fireworks. Audiences at the site can still experience the fireworks atmosphere through a huge screen that is 185 meters wide and 15 meters high. At home, your phone screen might just become the best seat through the live broadcast.
Silent Fireworks — Keep it calm & bright
Quiet household fireworks for birthdays, weddings and housewarmings deliver lively light shows without the scary BOOM. They get rid of the big noise so that kids, pets, and everyone can enjoy the sparkle without the panic. It’s a colorful win for fun and kindness.
Eco Balloons — Fireworks alternatives
Shuyang balloons are made of a special material that breaks down naturally. They can float gracefully, sparkle brightly and burst cheerfully in the grand ceremony. Notably, 80,000 of these eco-friendly balloons were released at the Tiananmen Square, which was very impressive.
Celebrations are evolving — brighter, smarter, and kinder to Earth. Next time you look up at the sky, imagine a show that dazzles without damage. The future of fun is green and gorgeous!
21．Why are these new celebration ways recommended according to the text
A．To avoid ecological damage. B．To express artists’ inspiration.
C．To create high-tech experiences. D．To enhance festival atmosphere.
22．Why are drone shows more cost-effective than traditional fireworks in the long run
A．They are reusable. B．They cause no noise.
C．They use GPS control. D．They have a lower risk of fire.
23．Which of the following is the most suitable for family events celebration
A．Drone shows. B．Silent fireworks.
C．3D digital fireworks. D．Shuyang balloons.
Born in Zambia and raised in Portland, 25-year-old Asùkùlù Songolo is the son of Congolese refugees — a background that, as he says, has deeply shaped his life choices. In the beginning, Songolo planned to study international relations at Stanford University with a focus on Africa, followed by law school and a potential career as a professor of African history. However, his career path took an unexpected turn after spending the summer of 2023 as an intern (实习生) at Marché Noir Lomé-Paris, a French fashion boutique (时装店) in Paris during the Haute Couture Week.
“I’ve always been interested in clothes. I admired how my parents, aunts, and uncles dressed, and I observed how people combined and matched different pieces,” Songolo explains. “But I never really saw fashion as a possible career. During Haute Couture Week, though, seeing people from diverse backgrounds all drawn to the same brand and viewing fashion as a unifying force made me reconsider.”
Fast-forward three years, Songolo, who has launched his own brand, Luùndo, has fully committed to his fashion career. The brand combines traditional cultural clothing with modern designs, ranging from casual wear to tailored suits and dresses. Many of his creations are inspired by Congolese aesthetics (美学), and he aims to create more opportunities for people to engage with African culture through fashion, describing Luùndo not just as a brand but as a celebration where people can express their identity and heritage with love.
“My dream is to develop creative industries, starting in Congo and then expanding across Africa. By 2050, Africa is expected to have the largest youth population in the world, but I don’t think enough is being done to create jobs for them.” His vision is to establish manufacturing in Congo and generate employment opportunities.
24．What initially influenced Asùkùlù Songolo’s career planning
A．His Congolese refugee family background.
B．His experience at Paris Haute Couture Week.
C．His research on immigrant youth engagement.
D．His interest in clothes and fashion from a young age.
25．What made Songolo consider fashion as a career during his Paris internship
A．The chance to attend Haute Couture Week.
B．Observing how his family members dressed.
C．The opportunity to work at a fashion boutique.
D．Seeing fashion bond people from diverse backgrounds.
26．What is the main goal of Songolo’s brand, Luùndo
A．To focus only on traditional Congolese clothing.
B．To become the most popular fashion brand globally.
C．To involve people in African culture through fashion.
D．To compete with major international fashion brands.
27．Which of the following can best describe Songolo
A．Still waters run deep. B．Honesty is the best policy.
C．One good turn deserves another. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
Many people assume timidity — or its close cousin, shyness — is merely a negative trait. Calling people timid may suggest they are carrying anxiety, fear, and a lack of confidence. While some of these associations might be accurate, timidity might go hand in hand with thoughtfulness, deliberateness (审慎), and even a rich and full interior life.
Here comes Jonathan Todd’s new middle-grade graphic novel, Timid. The bright cover of the book suggests the potential for all these characteristics captured in a single image. A teen sits behind an oversized red notebook with cartoon sketches displayed across its cover. He’s wide-eyed, his oversized glasses poking out from behind the notebook. The rest of his face is almost completely unseen, as four giant sweat drops jump off his forehead. He’s obviously anxious, holding his notebook tightly with two huddled (蜷缩的) arms. But what else is going on behind the surface
Written and drawn by cartoonist Jonathan Todd, who has dedicated the book to “anyone who has ever felt alone”, Timid follows the boy on the cover, 12-year-old Cecil Hall. He’s a 7th grader whose family moves from Florida, where they’ve been living for most of his life, to Massachusetts. From the beginning, it’s clear that Cecil knows exactly who he is and who he wants to be — a future famous cartoonist. But others around him, partly because he’s so quiet, don’t always take his preferences into account.
Cecil’s father thinks his son needs to be tougher, because it was toughness that got him through his own childhood. His sister advises him to befriend other children at his new school instantly. But it’s his gentle, soft-spoken mother who makes him feel most relaxed. His mother trusts he’ll find his way on his own terms.
Organized into 14 chapters illustrated in deliciously bright colors, this book captures the powerful emotions that drive young people’s lives with its unique, cartoony drawing style. As Timid unfolds, readers come to understand that Cecil’s quiet nature is only part of his story. Through his art and small acts of bravery, he reveals a rich inner world, one that holds both his fears and dreams.
28．What can we learn about timidity from paragraph 1
A．It is a rare trait.
B．It is just a negative quality.
C．It is related to one’s creativity.
D．It is misunderstood by many people.
29．What does the description of the book’s cover provide
A．A visual representation of timidity.
B．A brief introduction of the book’s plot.
C．The challenges faced by timid children.
D．The common design of graphic novels.
30．What may Cecil’s mother advise him to do
A．Stay gentle and repay kindness in life.
B．Grow strong and learn to embrace challenges.
C．Be himself and find his own path independently.
D．Feel relaxed and allow himself to let go of tension.
31．What is the text
A．A novel. B．A book review. C．A private journal. D．A biography.
Tired of standing in line Wait a bit longer, and you may never have to again. Everyone from Amazon to Silicon Valley start-ups is trying to eliminate lines in retail (零售) stores.
Amazon has opened 24 of its Amazon Go stores, which use cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to see what you’ve taken off shelves and charge you as you walk out. Some start-ups are closely copying Amazon’s approach to using AI-powered cameras fixed in ceilings. But others are trying an entirely different way to skip the checkout: smart shopping carts. These companies have added cameras and sensors (传感器) to the carts, and are using AI to tell what you’ve placed in them. A built-in scale weighs items, in case you have to pay by the pound for an item. Customers pay by using a credit card, or through an online payment system. When customers exit the store, a green light on the shopping cart indicates that their orders are complete, and they’re charged.
The start-ups behind the smart shopping carts, including Caper and Veeve, say it’s much easier to add technology to the shopping cart than to an entire store. Amazon Go stores rely on hundreds of cameras in the ceiling. The shelves also include sensors to tell when an item is removed. Ahmed Beshry, cofounder of Caper, believes the technology to run Amazon Go is too expensive to use in a large grocery store. Neither Caper nor Veeve has said how much their smart shopping carts will cost, making it difficult to compare the different formats. Shariq Siddiqui, CEO of Veeve, said he’s finding increased interest from retailers given Amazon’s steady expansion of Amazon Go since the first Amazon Go store opened in Seattle in 2018. “We’re always happy when Amazon is doing something,” Siddiqui said. “They force retailers to get out of their old-school thinking.”
Each time a business uses artificial intelligence and cameras, it raises questions about customer privacy and the impact on jobs. Beshry notes that the cameras in his smart shopping cart point down into the cart, so only customers’ hands and part of their arms will be captured (拍摄) by cameras.
32．Which of the following best explains “eliminate” underlined in paragraph 1
A．Shift. B．Break. C．Extend. D．Remove.
33．What do we know about the smart shopping carts
A．They are linked to the cameras fixed in the ceilings.
B．They are able to recognize purchases placed in them.
C．They flash the green light when the order is cancelled.
D．They can tell customers where to find what they want.
34．What does Beshry think of the technology applied in Amazon Go stores
A．It is far more expensive than their smart shopping carts.
B．It has attracted many more retailers than before.
C．It may increase the cost of running a large grocery store greatly.
D．It is likely to help retailers to think differently.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．The New Technology Promotes Retail Sales
B．AI-powered Cameras Are Used in Retail Stores
C．Artificial Intelligence Affects the Future Job Market
D．Smart Shopping Carts Will Let You Skip the Line
When Jerry’s grandchildren turned 13, he gave each of them three jars: one for spending, one for saving, and another for giving, and later he added a fourth — for investing. From then on, the children began to learn how to manage their own money: 36 The present is, however, much more than money and a few jars. He is giving them an opportunity to learn lifelong values.
The value with the spending jar is that you are responsible for your own happiness. Money gives you independence and the opportunity to buy something you like. 37
While the spending jar is about the here and now, the saving jar gives you a vision for the future. You might save for university, or for something special you’ve longed for in the stores. 38 That involve putting aside money for your university education, or in learning new skills that will help you in life.
39 Whether you want to help out a friend, give money to an animal charity or to children in another country, it’s up to you to decide whatever cause you believe in.
These jars help teenagers think wisely about money and what it can do. By learning these lessons early, they can grow up understanding the real value of the money. 40 Indeed, the small change inside their jars could mean a big change in how they manage their money.
A．Money can buy whatever you want.
B．After all, it’s OK to be nice to yourself!
C．The giving jar is all about kindness and helping.
D．In this way, they can learn how to make more money.
E．Spend it now, save it, invest it, or use it to help others
F．The investing jar, however, is about building for future.
G．It’ll help them make smarter choices in their adult lives.
三、完形填空
I didn’t start by falling in love with programming. I hated it, actually. During my tech studies, I 41 struggled. I couldn’t solve problems. The logic didn’t 42 . I felt lost. So I 43 : “This isn’t for me. I don’t have talent for this.”
If the story had ended there, I probably would have 44 forever. But it didn’t, for a 45 reason: I had already invested years in tech studies, and software development was (and still is) a 46 field. So I gave it another 47 , partly out of pragmatism (实用主义).
Working part-time as a developer 48 everything. I was solving real problems. Real bugs. Real systems. I was getting feedback from actual code running, not from grades or assessments.
Slowly, I 49 small competencies. I solved one problem, then another, then petence brought 50 . And then — and only then — something 51 happened: I started wanting to solve technical problems. I’d see a challenge and think about how to 52 it. I’d explore how systems worked. And now I’d even describe myself as a 53 engineer — something I never would have said during my studies.
My story isn’t unique. It’s just evidence of a simple truth: You don’t need to start with 54 . Start with pragmatism, build small 55 and competencies; enjoyment will follow. Then, you’re not waiting for talent — you’ve actively built it.
41．A．occasionally B．suddenly C．rarely D．constantly
42．A．take control B．make sense C．take effort D．make progress
43．A．concluded B．promised C．proposed D．rejected
44．A．matured B．continued C．quit D．waited
45．A．moral B．technical C．practical D．cultural
46．A．widely-debated B．well-paid C．fast-paced D．high-cost
47．A．meaning B．shot C．place D．name
48．A．improved B．disturbed C．changed D．determined
49．A．built up B．heard of C．held back D．showed off
50．A．modesty B．patience C．security D．confidence
51．A．unfortunate B．complicated C．similar D．unexpected
52．A．ignore B．tolerate C．approach D．deny
53．A．talented B．hopeless C．careful D．awkward
54．A．strength B．responsibility C．caution D．passion
55．A．traps B．wins C．teams D．conflicts
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。
“Love You, Old Self” — this simple phrase 56 (become) a source of warmth and a popular saying among young people across China in recent years. By posting photos of a homemade meal or a morning coffee with this caption, they transform small, daily acts 57 a shared ritual of self-kindness. 58 (praise) as one of the kindest trends, its meaning runs deep. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self”, 59 friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend.
This trend’s 60 (popular) is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the 61 (end) cycle of exams and fierce competition for university places and jobs. For instance, a Beijing high school student writes “Love You, Old Self” in her notebook to calm herself after a tough exam. Within this contest, 62 (turn) to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope.
Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shy away from challenges 63 a solid foundation for building greater resilience. To “Love You, Old Self” is to acknowledge one’s own efforts, to permit necessary rest, and thus 64 (find) a sustainable balance. It is a low-cost but powerful tool for emotional stability. And young people have realized what they truly need is internal self-compassion rather than external validation.
Ultimately, this gentle, steady power fosters inner peace and affirms a profound truth 65 genuine care for others begins with compassion for oneself.
五、书面表达
66．假设你是红星中学高二年级学生李华，你校英语报专刊Student Post在招聘校园新闻摄影师（photographer for school news），你对该职位很感兴趣，请你用英文给负责招聘的James先生写一封申请信，内容包括：
1．申请理由；
2．个人信息与优势；
3．希望得到该职位。
注意：1．词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. James,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
The day had finally arrived. For weeks, my team — Maya, Jake, and I — had dreamed of this moment: the annual Market Day, when the school gym would transform into a lively fair of student-run businesses.
The past month had been intense. We spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, before we finally focused on “FashionHut” with creative handicrafts. Maya, who loved herbs, made flower-scented candles using recycled jars. Jake, skilled with knots, decided to learn weaving friendship bracelets (手链) from online courses. I later contributed painted wooden keychains.
Together, we calculated costs, detailed market strategies, and planned pricing carefully, all of which came down to a ten-page business plan. And the most stressful moment was when we presented our plan to the review committee. Eventually, they approved our $300 startup loan (借款). We jumped for joy in the hallway.
We produced over eighty items with reasonable prices: candles at 6, bracelets at 4, keychains at $3. So we needed to sell that many items to repay the loan.
“Everything’s perfect,” Maya declared. Watching students flood into the gym, I believed her.
But an hour passed. Then another. Our table remained painfully quiet while chaos erupted around us. A booth (摊位) named “Game On!” had a line of students waiting to play balloon-shooting. Next to them, “Magic Bakery” had sold out of cookies. Students walked past our “FashionHut” with barely a glance.
“Maybe our prices are too high,” Jake whispered. “But if we lower prices now, we won’t make enough.” I disagreed.
The $300 loan hung over us like a storm cloud. We had signed an agreement to repay the full amount. By the two-hour bell, we had sold exactly two candles and one bracelet. We had two hundred and eighty-four dollars to go.
Normally, I avoided talking to strangers. In class, I never raised my hand. But now thinking of the loan, weeks of work, and my friends’ disappointed faces, I wouldn’t want our business to go up in smoke.
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。
“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us.” I declared.
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After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B B C C B A A B A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B C B A A A C B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A A B A D C D D A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B D B C D E B F C G
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D B A C C B B C A D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D C A D B
1．B
【原文】M: Tina, you spent much time watching TV this afternoon. Are you able to finish your project on schedule
W: I’ve already finished it and handed it in, Dad. And Mr. Lee said he would fit me in after class tomorrow and give me some advice.
2．B
【原文】M: Mary, our school is going to hold a singing contest. Will you take part in it
W: Yes, but I’m not going to sing a song. I have been invited to accompany Jane on the piano when she sings.
M: Wow, I’m looking forward to your performance.
3．C
【原文】M: Selina, I have to go now. It’s time for me to pick up the kids from school.
W: Hurry up or else you’ll be late. Don’t worry about me. I will ring for the nurse when I need help.
M: Okay. Take care. I will come here again tomorrow morning.
4．C
【原文】W: The strong light makes my eyes so tired. Would you mind closing the curtains I’m sure the heavy curtains can help.
M: Sorry, the curtains don’t meet in the middle. My wife and I didn’t get the right size.
5．B
【原文】W: What a busy week! I’ve decided to go hiking in the mountains to get away from it all. Will you go with me, Thomas
M: I feel so exhausted that I want to sleep through the weekend. But I’d like to join you in the new Italian restaurant on Sunday evening.
W: Great!
6．A 7．A
【原文】M: Sharon, I have bad news. A waitress from the restaurant called me just now. She said our reservation was canceled.
W: Why I’m really looking forward to the candlelight dinner tonight.
M: She said the restaurant owner unexpectedly canceled all bookings, because it’s his wife’s birthday today and he closed the restaurant for this evening.
W: How could he do that We made this plan two weeks ago.
M: I know, I know, honey. What about we make dinner ourselves
8．B 9．A
【原文】W: Eric, you left the classroom before the bell this morning. Did anything urgent happen
M: No, I left after I finished the test.
W: How come you finished the paper faster than the rest of us
M: I planned to spend an equal amount of time on every section and gave an extra ten minutes for the writing part. However, the last question wasn’t as difficult as I had expected. So, I just spent less time on the paper.
W: Wow, you do have a talent for planning. I really admire you.
M: Thank you for your compliment. I feel flattered. I just got lucky.
10．C 11．C 12．B
【原文】M: Hello.
W: Hi, David. This is Jessie. The office computers have got a virus. All the documents for the current project are lost. What’s worse, all of our clients’ numbers are lost too. Our department manager is trying to collect any available information. We are counting on you.
M: I’m sorry to hear that, but this is not David speaking.
W: Oh, sorry. Who’s that Did I dial the wrong number
M: I’m Neo, David’s father.
W: Ah, excuse me, could I speak to David, please
M: I’m afraid not. He’s out for a workout.
W: Did he say what time he’ll be back
M: No, but on average it takes him about one hour. He went out at 8:15 before breakfast. Now it’s 8:45 a.m.
W: I see. Could you please tell him to call me back as soon as possible
M: Sure. Jessie, right
W: Yes. Thank you very much.
13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A
【原文】W: We had a wonderful vacation this year.
M: Tell me about it. What made it so wonderful
W: Well, first, we made sure that the places we went to would be enjoyable for all ages. You know we have a seven-year-old girl, but both of our two boys are already teenagers.
M: Where did you go
W: Since the whole family enjoys water, we spent most of the time in Southern California where the ocean swimming is good. The two boys really enjoyed surfing and Debbie swam so they all had a good time. I enjoyed catching up on my reading while lying in the sun. Steven was right in there with the children and really enjoyed himself.
M: Did you spend all of your time on the beach
W: No. We also went to Newport Beach to go sailing and deep-sea fishing. Then we visited the Universal Studio in Hollywood. It’s a must-see place!
17．A 18．C 19．B 20．C
【原文】
Hello, everyone. I’m glad to be here with you to talk about your children’s eyesight. A recent survey says that, in America, about 40% of adults are short-sighted, up from 25% in 1971. Rates have similarly soared in other countries. If current trends continue, half the world’s population will be short-sighted by 2050. What explains this global eyesight crisis According to scientists, while a family history of nearsightedness raises the risk of a child developing it, a purely genetic case of nearsightedness is rare. Instead, lifestyle factors are thought to be more significant, especially a lack of time outdoors. From 2015 to 2019, the highest nearsightedness rate measured among six-year-old children was 5.7%. In June 2020, after 5 months of lockdown, the rate shot up to 21.5%. To make matters worse, children are becoming nearsighted at a younger age. It’ll take some time to spot the problem and correct it. But the most important thing is that we should help the children keep away from nearsightedness in advance. How The following methods you can take into consideration in your daily life...
36．E 37．B 38．F 39．C 40．G
41．D 42．B 43．A 44．C 45．C 46．B 47．B 48．C 49．A 50．D 51．D 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．B
56．has become 57．into 58．Praised 59．a 60．popularity 61．endless 62．turning 63．but 64．to find 65．that
66．
Dear Mr. James,
I’m Li Hua from Grade 2 of Hongxing Middle School. I’m writing to apply for the position of photographer for Student Post, as I’m deeply interested in capturing special moments at school through my camera.
I have loved photography for two years and have mastered basic shooting skills. I own a digital camera and often take photos of school events like sports meetings and art festivals, some of which were praised by my teachers and classmates. I’m also careful and responsible, ensuring I won’t miss important moments.
I would be grateful if you could give me this opportunity. I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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“New plan. We can no longer wait for them to come to us,” I declared. I grabbed a couple of our items and stepped straight into the crowd. My voice was tense but firm as I approached the students, introducing our crafts proudly — candles in recycled jars, woven bracelets, and painted wooden keychains. Attracted by our unique handmade items and eco-friendly ideas, they followed me to our booth. Maya, Jake and I smiled and served every customer warmly. Students asked about the herbs in the candles and the story behind each keychain and bracelet, their curiosity turning into purchases.
After the final bell rang, we counted our earnings eagerly. Jake’s hands trembled as he counted the bills. “Three hundred and twenty-six dollars,” he announced. We hugged with laughter and joyful tears mixed. Three hundred for the loan, and twenty-six left to share. We realized the real reward was what we had discovered about ourselves. We had started the day as three nervous students with handmade crafts, but ended it as a team who learned that courage, not products, made our business succeed.

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