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2025-2026学年四川成都市石室中学高三下学期考前预测英语试题
（全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答。答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，满分95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1.
What will the man do first this evening
A. Do exercise. B. Go home. C. Walk the dog.
2.
What will the speakers have for dinner
A. Steak. B. Chicken. C. Fish.
3.
How does the man probably feel
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Annoyed.
4.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a store. C. At home.
5.
What is the woman looking for
A. Her purse. B. Her phone. C. Her car.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman do
A. A doctor. B. A receptionist. C. A teacher.
7. When will the man come back
A. March 2nd at 5 p.m. B. March 3rd at 4 p.m. C. March 3rd at 11:30 a.m.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A photograph. B. A sculpture. C. A painting.
9. What was the main inspiration for Gary’s new creation
A. The busy city life. B. The rural scenery. C. The hardworking villagers.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. What occasion are the speakers choosing the restaurant for
A. A wedding day. B. A family reunion. C. A birthday celebration.
11. What does the woman say about the reviews of the Italian restaurant
A. Pretty good. B. Fairly average. C. Quite bad.
12. What does the man suggest doing
A. Choosing another restaurant.
B. Visiting some reliable websites.
C. Checking the restaurant in person.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. Who is probably the man
A. A student. B. A host. C. A writer.
14. Why does the man want to get the job
A. To improve his study.
B. To earn plenty of money.
C. To get working experience.
15. How will the woman help the man
A. By sharing her practical skills.
B. By offering a job recommendation.
C. By writing a personal successful play.
16. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A job opportunity. B. A play character. C. An interview result.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. When could this year’s festival probably be held
A. 2-9 January. B. 10-17 January. C. 24-31 January.
18. Which style is the Russian ballet performance
A. Classical. B. Romantic. C. Modern.
19. What do we know about the Italian ballet performance
A. There are 14 performers.
B. It suits people of all ages.
C. The ticket costs 45 dollars.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. An art festival. B. A theatre concert. C. A ballet performance.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A Mouthwatering 5-Day Food Journey in Melbourne
Join us on a 5-day food journey through Melbourne, Australia — a wonderful experience for travelers eager to taste, cook, and explore the city’s vibrant food scene. From hands-on cooking classes with local chefs to bustling markets and artistic neighborhoods, this tour offers the perfect mix of flavor, culture, and discovery. No matter what you choose, you’re guaranteed a great adventure — with, of course, equally great food. Read on to learn more about the highlights of this food journey.
Cooking Class with Local Chef
During this hands-on cooking class, you’ll pick up new techniques from a local expert chef, beginning with a demonstration before putting your own skills to the test. You’ll taste the fruits of your labor and leave with a recipe booklet to recreate the best dishes at home. Focused on a variety of cuisines including Thai, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, etc., these cooking classes vary in recipes, though you’re always guaranteed a fun, interactive, and educational experience—no matter your skill level.
Queen Victoria Market (optional)
No food tour of Melbourne is complete without a trip to Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s most popular market that doubles as a cultural experience. Here, you’ll find delicious bites across more than 600 stalls, so you can scoop up a diverse array of fresh produce, Australian favorites, and artisanal goods.
Cool Culture of New Neighborhoods
During your free time, tap into your creative side by hopping between Melbourne’s most artistic areas. To kick off this neighborhood crawl, visit Collingwood, where converted warehouses host art galleries and hip cafes. Then, wander the bohemian streets of Fitzroy, before embracing the unique atmosphere of Brunswick — known for its multicultural eateries and fun shops — and vibrant energy of Northcote.
Accommodations
A remarkable and sustainable glass sanctuary, 1 Hotel Melbourne is bathed in light from every angle. The property prioritizes natural designs and uses local recycled timber, reclaimed railway sleepers, and heritage bluestone blocks. Located riverside to the southwest of Melbourne CBD, this unique property offers free transit access and is within walking distance of numerous attractions.
21. What are you most likely to do during the cooking class
A. Create a recipe of your own. B. Interact with an expert chef.
C. Taste different fresh fruits. D. Learn only a single cuisine.
22. What is described as a unique feature of Queen Victoria Market
A. It offers over 600 different delicious bites. B. It is both a market and cultural attraction.
C. It is characterized by multicultural eateries. D. It is optional on the five-day food journey.
23. What can we know about the five-day food journey
A. It focuses exclusively on Australian traditional cuisine.
B. It requires participants to have advanced cooking skills.
C. It provides guided tours of the artistic neighborhoods.
D. It includes accommodations in an eco-friendly hotel.
B
At 9 am, beneath the shadowless surgical lights of an operating room in a hospital, Ma Haoning’s hands move with practiced precision over a patient’s spine. Each motion is measured and controlled, navigating the fragile balance between nerve and bone. More than 10 hours later, those same hands glide over black-and-white piano keys, conjuring the passionate melodies of the rock band Penicillin under intense stage lights and the roar of amplifiers.
This contrast is a defining feature of Ma’s life. He lives with a dual identity: an attending physician in the spinal surgery department of a prestigious hospital and the keyboardist of a well-known rock band. When asked whether he is “the most rock-and-roll doctor” or “the best surgeon among rock musicians”, Ma answers without hesitation: “Definitely the former. Being a doctor will always be my main job.”
His response reveals the clear priority within his two lives and reflects a grounded version of the modern “slashie” — someone who pursues multiple careers or roles at the same time. For Ma, being a slashie is not a vague attempt to “have it all”, but a deliberate choice to expand life’s breadth and flexibility while remaining anchored in a stable professional foundation.
His week is carefully structured: two days dedicated to surgery, one day to outpatient clinics, and the remaining time is split among teaching, research, and patient care and management.
On surgery days, his work often runs late into the night, sometimes stretching into the early hours of the morning. Band rehearsals are usually squeezed into whatever time remains after work or reserved for weekends.
Ma credits his ability to stay energetic and manage his time effectively to “self-discipline” and “sacrifice”. Instead of spending his downtime scrolling through short videos, playing video games, or watching much TV, he channels his limited energy with great focus.
24. What does Ma Haoning think about his dual identity
A. He hopes to become a full-time musician in the future.
B. He considers his medical career more important than music.
C. He believes being a “slashie” means trying to have everything.
D. He enjoys being called “the best surgeon among rock musicians”.
25. How does Ma Haoning manage his time between work and music
A. By reducing his working hours at the hospital.
B. By scheduling his week and prioritizing medical duties.
C. By practicing the piano during surgery breaks.
D. By giving up patient care for band rehearsals.
26. Which of the following words best describes Ma Haoning’s personality
A. Disciplined and focused. B. Energetic and considerate.
C. Ambitious and humorous. D. Relaxed and compassionate.
27. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Daily Routine of a Modern “Slashie”
B. How to Become a Successful Rock Star Doctor
C. A Rock Star Doctor Who Balances Two Worlds
D. The Rise of Rock Music in Chinese Hospitals
C
Human beings are not rational calculating machines, but walking bundles of cognitive biases. One of the most pervasive is the optimism bias: the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive events and underestimate the probability of negative ones in our own lives, even when evidence suggests otherwise.
Studies have shown that most people believe they are less likely than others to experience job loss, illness or accidents. Most drivers perceive themselves as possessing above-average safety skills on the road; similarly, the majority of students anticipate attaining higher-than-average academic performance, and a lot of entrepreneurs maintain unwavering confidence in the success of their startups despite the odds. This cognitive pattern is so widespread that psychologists regard it as a basic feature of human cognition.
One explanation lies in how the brain processes information. When people are faced with uncertainty, there is a tendency for them to put more focus on desirable outcomes instead of warning signs. To some degree, this mental shortcut plays a somewhat important role in reducing anxiety and boosting motivation, helping individuals pursue goals with confidence, which can be adaptive and beneficial.
Yet the optimism bias carries significant downsides. It leads individuals to neglect insurance, ignore health warnings and postpone necessary precautions. Governments and organizations also fall prey to it, underestimating the risks of economic crises, natural disasters and public health emergencies.
Realistic optimism, researchers argue, is not blind positivity. It involves acknowledging dangers while maintaining the courage to act. Understanding this common cognitive bias can help people make wiser decisions, protect themselves from harm and approach life with a balanced mind.
28. People with optimism bias tend to ________.
A. evaluate potential risks in a rational and objective manner
B. concentrate on negative outcomes rather than favorable ones
C. overestimate their own capabilities and chances of success
D. readily accept and adopt the opinions offered by other people
29. According to Paragraph 3, optimism bias ________.
A. contributes to more effective information processing
B. is determined by the uncertainty people are faced with
C. makes people completely forget about the warning signs
D. can relieve nervousness and be motivating in some cases
30. What does the expression “fall prey to” underlined in Paragraph 4 mean
A. sink into B. suffer from C. escape from D. depend on
31. What is the author’s attitude towards optimism bias
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
D
A pioneering Chinese study has found that using a combination of drugs before surgery can nearly double the time patients with a deadly form of liver cancer live without the disease returning.
The study, published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, focused on a cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, or ICC. This cancer forms in the bile ducts (胆管) inside the liver and is known for being “silent”, which means it is often discovered only after it has reached an advanced stage.
Led by Zhongshan Hospital, which is part of Fudan University, the trial involved 11 hospitals across China. Experts say the findings offer a new “standard of care” for a disease where the five-year survival rate after surgery is currently only 25 percent to 40 percent.
The researchers tested a pre-surgery treatment plan, which is a treatment given as a first step to shrink a tumor before the main surgery. In this trial, 178 patients with an average age of 59 were recruited by February 2025. One group received three rounds of Gemox chemotherapy (化疗) along with a targeted therapy drug and an immunotherapy (免疫疗法) drug, which helps the body’s own immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The other group underwent immediate surgery, which is the traditional standard practice.
The results showed that the drug combination significantly delayed the return of the cancer. The median event-free survival — meaning the length of time after treatment that a patient lives without the cancer coming back or having certain serious problems — was 18 months for those who received the drug combination. In contrast, the group that went straight to surgery saw a median of only 8.7 months.
Shi Guoming, one of the lead researchers, noted that the tumors in the drug-treatment group significantly shrank, with an objective response rate of 55 percent. This term refers to the percentage of patients whose tumors partially or completely disappeared during the treatment phase.
China is affected by this disease more than many other countries, seeing over 50,000 new cases annually, which accounts for more than half of the global total. The study, which began in 2021, also showed a promising trend in overall survival. The 24-month survival rate for the group that got the drugs was 79 percent, compared to 61 percent for the surgery-only group.
32. What is the main purpose of the study
A. To introduce a new kind of chemotherapy drug.
B. To test a new treatment plan before cancer surgery.
C. To improve traditional surgery skills for liver cancer.
D. To find the cause of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
33. What do we know about intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC)
A. It can be easily discovered at an early stage.
B. It mainly develops outside the liver’s bile ducts.
C. Its five-year survival rate after surgery is very low now.
D. It seldom occurs in China compared with other countries.
34. What can we infer from the study results
A. Immediate surgery is still the best choice for ICC patients.
B. The trial will be carried out in 11 hospitals worldwide soon.
C. All patients’ tumors completely disappeared after the drug combination.
D. The new treatment significantly prolongs patients’ recurrence-free survival.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. A Chinese hospital has cured many ICC patients.
B. Surgery alone is no longer used for liver cancer.
C. A pioneering Chinese study brings new hope for ICC patients.
D. Global cooperation is key to fighting deadly liver cancer.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A child who experiences feelings of anxiety when they are separated from their parents, is said to be suffering from separation anxiety. ___36___ Separation anxiety is a normal part of development and typically does not last more than a few months.
Not all children develop separation anxiety, but many do. ___37___ Children often react to and express their anxious feelings the only way they know how, which is to cry. There are several things parents can do to help their children overcome separation anxiety.
When dealing with separation anxiety, the one thing child development experts agree upon is a proper exit. As tempting as it may be to sneak away from your child when they are preoccupied with a toy or activity, it’s not the best exit strategy. Your child needs to be given a proper goodbye. ___38___ While this may lead to tears, it’s best in the long run.
Though children have little concept of time, they do respond to routines. Try to associate your return with a part of their day. ___39___ For instance, tell them you will be back after snack time or nap time. Give them a frame of reference they can understand and then follow through. As soon as your child realizes that you always return when you say you will, they will gradually begin to overcome their separation anxiety.
While saying goodbye is a courtesy you must extend to your child, do not make your goodbye long and drawn out. ___40___ You should also not reenter the room once you’ve made the proper exit. Otherwise, your child will learn that crying brings you back.
Sometimes life events, such as starting school and relocation, can cause separation anxiety to develop in older children. Provide them with reassurance and consider practicing departures ahead of time. With your help, your child should quickly learn to cope with their anxiety and realize that everything will be OK.
A. Lingering about to calm your child doesn’t help them develop coping skills.
B. Tell your child when you will be back, not in terms of time but rather activity.
C. When parents leave the room or leave the house, he only knows that they have gone.
D. Address your child at their level and tell them you are leaving and when you will be back.
E. You’d better teach your child that this nondangerous thing is something they can conquer.
F. For parents, this phase can be particularly difficult because it’s often filled with teary goodbyes.
G. It is a common psychological condition experienced by many young children aged between one and three.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题上将该项涂黑。
In early May 1982, Jean Muenchrath and her boyfriend set out on a mountaineering trip in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range in California. They had done many backcountry trips in the area before, so the terrain was somewhat ____41____ to both of them. But after they reached one of the summits, a violent storm ____42____ in. It began to snow heavily, and soon the pair was ____43____ in a blizzard, with thunder and lightning reverberating around them.
“Getting ____44____ and killed by lightning was a real possibility since we were the highest thing around for miles and lightning was striking all around us,” Muenchrath said. This was before cellular or satellite phones, so calling for help wasn’t a(n) ____45____. The couple was ____46____ to hike through deep snow back to the trailhead. “My clothes were bloody. I had multiple fractures in my spine and a head ____47____,” Muenchrath said.
Not long after they reached the trailhead parking lot, a car ____48____. A man was driving, with his wife in the passenger seat and their ____49____ in the back. As soon as the man saw Muenchrath’s condition, he ran over to help. “He ____50____ stroked my head, held my face and ____51____ me by saying something like, ‘You’re going to be OK now. I’ll be right back to get you,’” Muenchrath remembered.
Within a few minutes, the man had ____52____ his car. His wife agreed to stay back in the parking lot with their baby in order to make room for Muenchrath, her boyfriend and their backpacks. The man drove them to a nearby hospital so that the couple could get medical ____53____.
The ____54____ she felt that day only grew. Now, nearly 45 years later, she still thinks about the man and his family. But in the ____55____ of the day, she even didn’t know his name and has never been able to find him. “Wherever you are, I say thank you from the depths of my being,” she said.
41. A. new B. fresh C. familiar D. difficult
42. A. arrived B. swept C. stuck D. stopped
43. A. installed B. responded C. trapped D. disturbed
44. A. struck B. wounded C. frightened D. reflected
45. A. opportunity B. privilege C. alternative D. preference
46. A. invited B. assigned C. forced D. admitted
47. A. relief B. injury C. pain D. surgery
48. A. pulled in B. broke in C. took in D. cut in
49. A. dog B. bird C. baby D. toy
50. A. sorrowfully B. caringly C. delightfully D. longingly
51. A. replayed B. replaced C. reassured D. regained
52. A. uncovered B. unpacked C. unlocked D. undid
53. A. appointment B. arrangement C. treatment D. adjustment
54. A. commitment B. fortune C. courage D. gratitude
55. A. chaos B. process C. hurry D. end
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，满分55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据上下文在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A team of humanoid robots joined forces with young kung fu artists ___56___ (deliver) a dazzling martial arts performance during 2026 Spring Festival Gala, at ___57___ millions of viewers were greatly amazed.
The high-energy display saw all-round robots and young human kung fu masters perform such impressive stunts (特技) that audiences ___58___ (leave) in awe, ___59___ moves well-matched in the stage show. The robots also used traditional kung fu weapons, demonstrating impressive speed, balance, coordination and ___60___ (precise) as they performed the dynamic performance in style.
The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people. Watching the Spring Festival Gala is a ___61___ (cherish) part of the celebrations every year in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes. Since first ___62___ (broadcast) in 1983, the gala has been recognized by Guinness World Records ___63___ the most-watched annual television program on the planet.
This performance is ___64___ perfect mix of traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge technology, showing ___65___ rapidly China’s robot technology is developing.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 你校英文报正在开展征文活动，请结合“Storms make trees take deeper roots”这句引言写一篇短文投稿。
要点：
1．你对该引言的理解；
2．你所受到的启示。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Storms Make Trees Take Deeper Roots
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My younger sister Lily had always longed for a cat. Every birthday and every Spring Festival, she made the same wish. My parents, however, remained unconvinced, firmly believing that keeping a pet would be more trouble than pleasure, especially with two busy students in the family.
Everything changed unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon.
On my way home from school, I noticed a small gray cat sitting near the entrance of our apartment building. It wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, it followed me upstairs, slipped into our living room, and settled there as if it had already decided where it belonged. Lily let out a scream of excitement.
“She chose us!” Lily announced, her voice trembling with certainty.
My father immediately pointed to the cat hair gathering on the sofa, while my mother raised concerns about feeding schedules once exam pressure set in. After a long and cautious discussion, they finally agreed to keep the cat for one week — as a trial.
We named it “Cloud,” inspired by its soft fur. In the beginning, things went smoothly. Cloud spent most of the day sleeping and followed Lily from room to room, like a loyal shadow. But soon, problems appeared. Cloud would often knock over a flower pot, scratch the curtains, and jump onto the dining table.
Each small accident added to the growing unease. “This is exactly what we feared,”my father remarked. Lily tried to defend Cloud, promising to take full responsibility. I remained mostly silent, watching how quickly excitement gave way to tension.
On a cold evening, after Cloud accidentally spilled a cup of water onto my homework, I lost my temper and shouted. The room fell silent. Cloud jumped down at once and hid under the sofa, curling up into a ball and not taking a single step out. Lily looked up at me, tears welling in her eyes.
Later that night, I found her sitting on the floor, softly calling Cloud’s name. However, it refused to come out.
“If we send it away,” Lily asked in a low voice, “will it live a good life ”
Her question lingered in my mind long after she went to bed.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever.
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By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1.
What will the man do first this evening
A. Do exercise. B. Go home. C. Walk the dog.
【答案】A
2.
What will the speakers have for dinner
A. Steak. B. Chicken. C. Fish.
【答案】C
3.
How does the man probably feel
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Annoyed.
【答案】B
4.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a store. C. At home.
【答案】C
5.
What is the woman looking for
A. Her purse. B. Her phone. C. Her car.
【答案】B
【答案】6. B 7. C
【答案】8. C 9. B
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. C
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. A 16. A
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. D
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. A 27. C
答案】28. C 29. D 30. B 31. D
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. D 39. B 40. A
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. A
【答案】56. to deliver
57. which 58. were left
59. with 60. precision
61. cherished
62. being broadcast##broadcast
63. as 64. a
65. how
【答案】One possible version:
Storms Make Trees Take Deeper Roots
The saying “Storms make trees take deeper roots” conveys a profound truth. Difficulties in life, like storms, can make us more persistent and resilient. We often face various “storms” such as exam failures and setbacks in growth. These challenges do not defeat us. Instead, they encourage us to reflect on ourselves and sharpen our abilities.
This sentence truly inspires me a lot. Growth setbacks and study pressure help build our inner strength. When facing difficulties, I will not give up easily. Instead, I will face them bravely and learn from them. Only by standing firm through hard times can we grow into a better person and embrace a brighter future.
【答案】参考范文
Early the next morning, we noticed Cloud fell sick and came down with a fever. It huddled weakly under the sofa, emitting faint whimpers that stirred our sympathy. Lily’s eyes reddened instantly; she knelt down, gently caressing Cloud’s cold fur and murmuring soothing words. My parents rushed to purchase pet medication, while I fetched a warm towel to wrap around its tiny frame. Throughout the day, we took turns attending to it — Lily fed it warm milk with patience, my father cleaned its litter box thoroughly, and my mother monitored its temperature at regular intervals. The awkward tension in the house gradually faded, giving way to a quiet sense of unity.
By the end of the week, our family had reached a decision. We would keep Cloud permanently. Those days of caring for the sick cat made us realize that pet ownership is not just about pleasure, but also about responsibility and mutual warmth. Cloud, now fully recovered, ran around the house cheerfully, leaping onto the sofa and curling up in Lily’s lap. My parents no longer complained about the trouble; instead, they often smiled as they watched Lily play with Cloud. I even found myself looking forward to coming home to its warm welcome. This little gray cat had not just chosen us, but also bound our family closer together.

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