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福建龙岩市上杭县第一中学2026届高三毕业班5月月考英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Father and daughter. B．Husband and wife. C．Co-workers.
2．When is the deadline for the report
A．On Wednesday. B．On Thursday. C．On Friday.
3．Why won’t the woman apply for the writing job
A．She isn’t confident in her writing ability.
B．She has taken on too many positions.
C．She feels it isn’t the right time.
4．What are the speakers talking about
A．A boy. B．A film. C．A novel.
5．What are the speakers probably doing
A．Visiting an art gallery. B．Studying in a library. C．Painting an old factory.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does Tommy plan to do during the summer vacation
A．Travel with his friends.
B．Take a part-time job.
C．Study at home.
7．What does the survey show
A．Most students prefer relaxing in summer.
B．Part-time jobs are becoming less popular.
C．Many students fail to keep their summer plans.
听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What type of art is being shown at the exhibition
A．Paintings. B．Poems. C．Photographs.
9．What can be learned about the poet’s works
A．They were published shortly after she wrote them.
B．They were discovered after her death.
C．They were sold during her lifetime.
10．When was the poet born
A．1867. B．1955. C．1888.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What is the woman’s favorite sport
A．Basketball. B．Volleyball. C．Table tennis.
12．What does the woman say about the man
A．He is a good soccer player.
B．He needs more practice.
C．He should try other sports.
13．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Join in a soccer game. B．Give her some advice. C．Play with her.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Host and guest.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Customer and waiter.
15．What do the speakers want to do
A．End the party.
B．Go back home.
C．Do voluntary work.
16．What will the man do next
A．Buy more drinks.
B．Play the music.
C．Shut the lights.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
17．Why does the woman make the call
A．To introduce medical insurance.
B．To promote computer lessons.
C．To sell a club membership.
18．How does the man respond to the woman’s offer
A．He turns it down. B．He asks for more details. C．He expresses his interest.
19．What is the man’s fitness program probably about
A．Swimming. B．Running. C．Weightlifting.
20．How does the man feel
A．Relieved. B．Pleased. C．Annoyed.
二、阅读理解
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
It is a free research-based app designed to help young children develop skills such as calming down and solving problems. This app encourages your child to help a monster friend calm down by taking long, deep breaths, and then to think of a solution to everyday challenges. The app is also great for teaching children skills such as self control and persistence. It is available in English and Spanish.
Mindful PowersTM
Mindful PowersTM is an award-winning app that is fully focused on the whole development of children through play. The app uses voice-guided stories to teach kids about managing emotions and about the power of mindfulness. Kids also get to practise calming their own FlibbertigibbetTM, a cute virtual pet. If your child is struggling with anxiety or concentration problems, you may want to try Mindful PowersTM to help him stay calm and focused. This app is available for free.
Headspace
Although the app initially was targeted at meditation (冥想) and mindfulness in adults, it now has many sections your entire family can use. This app has breathing exercises, tutorials, guided relaxations, comfortable sounds, visualizations and meditation exercises, broken down into different categories depending on the user’s age. The app also has short sessions and simple techniques for young children. Headspace also suggests a family subscription. A 7-day free trial is available, and the premium version (高级版) costs $12.99 per month.
Stop, Breathe&Think Kids
Stop, Breathe&Think Kids suggests mindful breathing exercises and guided meditation to help children learn how to meditate, focus, and identify and process big emotions. This app encourages them to focus on their feelings and on how their body feels, and therefore helps them connect with their inner selves. There are more than 20 free exercises available and the premium version costs $10 a month.
21．What do we know about Mindful PowersTM
A．It charges a small fee.
B．It is combined with games.
C．It advises kids to keep pets at home.
D．It provides some mindful breathing exercises.
22．Which app is suitable for the whole family
A．Headspace. B．Mindful PowersTM.
C．Stop, Breathe&Think Kids. D．Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame.
23．What benefit may these four apps bring to people
A．Improved sleep. B．Effective teamwork.
C．Good eating habits. D．Better mental well-being.
Sent through the washing. Eaten by insects. Bitten by a dog. These are just some of the ways that books can be damaged, as seen on a recent afternoon at the Weissman Preservation Center.
Students in “Texts in Transition,” a GenEd class taught by Professors Ann Blair and Leah Whittington, were visiting the Weissman Preservation Center to witness preservation firsthand. Their course explores how written works are passed down through time.
Conservators play a vital role in this process. Their work — repairing torn manuscripts (手稿), reducing insect damage, and so on — ensures the survival of texts from the ancient to the present. At the Weissman Preservation Center, students learn what happens behind the scenes when conservators step in to keep materials usable and preserve them for the future. “Harvard Library not only has remarkable materials gathered over generations but also expert staff who allow students to experience these treasures up close and from new views,” said Blair, a professor in the History Department.
As students handled the papers, ink and paints before them, they studied the evidence manuscripts offer researchers and the complexities of preservation. “What happens when the original material is no longer available ” one student asked. “Any treatment we apply must not harm the object and can be restored,” explained Eliza, Senior Paper Conservator. “We always respect the integrity of the materials and only make changes that can be reversed, which is important in our conservation standards.”
The class concluded with a close-looking exercise. Using angle lights and pocket microscopes, students examined manuscripts on the table, amazed at iridescent (泛着虹彩的) inks of the pages. One student, enthusiastic about her discoveries, set up her phone to photograph the scene. Turning to senior rare book conservator Jody Beenk, she declared, “I think I have found my career.”
24．What is the “Texts in Transition” course intended to do
A．Teach literary writing.
B．Train paper conservators.
C．Observe ancient books.
D．Explore the survival of old texts.
25．What is special about the Weissman Preservation Center
A．It mainly centers on repairable treasures.
B．It relies on support from Harvard Library.
C．It houses the largest ancient book collection.
D．It allows a thorough look at the preservation process.
26．What does the underlined word “reversed” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Changed back. B．Recreated.
C．Turned over. D．Polished.
27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The course inspired career interest.
B．New techniques were used in repairs.
C．Texts were restored with special inks.
D．Students improved photographic skills.
“Ghost gear” refers to lost or abandoned fishing nets, a highly destructive pollutant in oceans. Each year, approximately 1 million tons of such gear are discarded at sea, accounting for up to 86% of large marine floating plastics. Unlike visible plastic waste like bottles, it sinks into the deep ocean, continuously trapping sea animals, producing microplastics and endangering navigation.
To address this issue, organizations like Conservation International have launched programs worldwide. A distinctive project in Mexico focuses on training female divers known as sirenas to clear away ghost gear and help coastal communities gain a direct understanding of the pollution’s harm.
These female divers rely on commercial fishing as their primary income source but volunteer for the cleanup. After professional training and certification, they start searching for and removing dangerous ghost gear. The operation tests their physical limits and patience to the fullest. As many as 117 sailors once invested over 40 hours in clearing a massive 300-foot-long fishing net. Their diving experience has completely transformed their perception of the ocean. By engaging with communities and fishing cooperatives, they have gradually gained recognition, carving out a space for women in marine conservation within the male-dominated fishing industry.
Undoubtedly, prevention deserves the equal priority to cleanup. The Global Ghost Gear Initiative has developed a reporting system for fishers to notify lost gear for timely recovery and provided them with region-specific recommendations, such as avoiding operations in severe weather and storing gear properly.
In selected regions, fishing nets bear unique identifiers, enabling the precise tracking of their ownership by individuals or commercial fisheries post-recovery and instantly locking down whoever is at fault. “Once your fishing gear is attached to distinct identifiers, it facilitates a heightened sense of individual accountability, which in turn generates a concrete effect on your behavioral approach to fishing practices,” notes Jimenez, a marine biologist.
The governance of ghost gear demands cooperation among fishers, researchers and policymakers. By changing mindsets and taking effective measures, this campaign against ocean “ghosts” is advancing steadily, injecting hope for the sustainable future of marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
28．How does ghost gear differ from other marine plastics
A．It’s harder to detect. B．It’s distributed more extensively.
C．It takes longer to break down. D．It floats evenly in shallower water.
29．Why does the author mention the 300-foot-long net removal example
A．To showcase training effect. B．To emphasize potential net risks.
C．To highlight work efficiency. D．To demonstrate cleanup challenges.
30．What can we infer from Jimenez’s words
A．Labels avoid fishing net loss. B．Technology reshapes productivity.
C．Markings boost responsibility. D．Identity validation guarantees security.
31．What can be the best title of the text
A．Deep-sea Ghost Gear: Silent Killers.
B．Sirenas: Dedicated Ocean Guardians.
C．Multi-dimensional Actions: Tackling Marine Ghosts.
D．For Marine Conservation: Mind Your Fishing Gear.
In New Jersey’s suburban intersections, an immature Cooper’s hawk (鹰) was at work. It was unfolding a novel hunting strategy that would astonish even seasoned ethologists, which was documented by University of Tennessee researcher Vladimir Dinetes in his study Street smarts: a remarkable adaptation in a city-wintering raptor (猛禽).
Over 18 freezing winter mornings, Dinetes observed from a parked vehicle as birds gathered on the sidewalk to eat food left by residents. In a nearby tree, a young hawk waited, listening for a specific electric sound that signals it’s safe to cross the street. This high tone, tied to a red-light extension from 30 to 90 seconds, meant cars would stretch farther back along the block, forming a dense line. When that line reached a certain point, the hawk would launch an attack, flying low along the sidewalk, hidden by the line of waiting cars. Then it would slip, bursting into the birds’ feeding space and securing an exceptionally high hunting success rate.
Critically, the hawk avoided attacks on weekends when cars didn’t line up sufficiently long to provide a visual barrier. This selectivity proved no accident: The hawk had learned to link the signal sound, traffic patterns and hunting opportunities.
Cooper’s hawks, once restricted to deep woodlands, have inhabited North American cities since the 1970s, but only one urban-adapted behavior — hunting near sunset lights — was previously recorded. Dinetes’ finding adds a far more complex strategy, one that demands mapping environments, tracking time-based clues and carrying out plans.
Dinetes explains, “The hawk doesn’t evolve urban skills anew but uses pre-existing problem-solving ability meant for forest hunts where it measures flight angles and escape paths amid branches. Its forest hunting skill translates into viewing city traffic as branches and crosswalks as tree gaps. This cross-contextual thinking — where a biological instinct is adapted to an artificial landscape — is one of the hallmarks of intelligence in the animal kingdom.”
As cities grow, understanding how animals adapt will be crucial for conservation and coexistence strategies. The study highlights the interplay between wildlife and human environments.
32．What does the author primarily intend to tell us in paragraph 2
A．Local residents care for birds well. B．Prolonged signal duration causes traffic jam.
C．The hawk is skilled at timing its hunt. D．The hawk tends to launch attacks randomly.
33．Why did the hawk avoid its hunt on weekends
A．Birds didn’t search for food then. B．Light traffic failed to provide enough cover.
C．Traffic lights were out of function. D．Bystanders interfered with its behavior.
34．What lesson can we learn from the hawk’s cross-contextual thinking
A．Use available resources strategically. B．A patient heart eats the sweet fruit.
C．Don’t follow others blindly. D．The early bird catches the worm.
35．What kind of writing method is mainly used in the text
A．Explaining a finding with relevant data. B．Defending a view through an experiment.
C．Presenting a study with specific facts. D．Narrating a story in time order.
A few days before, I tried clearing out some old schoolbooks. Deep down, I knew I would never read them again. Yet I realized with myself that maybe they would be helpful someday. 36 I am probably not alone in this: this struggle is a phenomenon known as the “Endowment Effect (禀赋效应)”.
Psychologists who demonstrated the effect found that people demanded a much higher price to sell a bottle of wine they owned than they were willing to pay to buy that same bottle. 37 It explains why we are so unwilling to give something up once we own it.
Why does this happen At first, researchers thought it was a classic case of “loss aversion”, where the pain of losing something feels twice as strong as the pleasure of gaining it. 38 Psychologists conclude that we value something more simply because it is ours. We project our identity onto the object, making it painful to move on.
Fortunately, there is an effective counteraction: shifting your perspective from an “owner” to a “buyer”. When you are hesitating to throw something away, ask yourself: “How much would I pay to buy this from others now ” 39 If that is the case, it is a clear sign you value the item not for its usefulness, but simply for the endowment effect.
40 Besides turning our homes into storage units for the past, it makes us mentally trapped in them as well. Recognizing this is the first step toward the liberation of living with less. Make space for what truly matters.
A．It just feels right to keep them.
B．More often than not, the answer is “nothing”.
C．Thus, a price gap exists between buyers and sellers.
D．The cost of ownership is often far greater than we think.
E．We often mistakenly believe these items define who we are.
F．That sounds logical, but the real reason is the sense of ownership itself.
G．The inconsistency reveals we overvalue things just because we possess them.
三、完形填空
After weeks wrapped up in my youngest daughter’s wedding, it feels like a quiet 41 to save a small, warm moment. To be honest, the house had been 42 with guests for days — bed sheets to iron, meals to arrange, last-minute details at the venue (宴会) to 43 out — and scarcely did I draw a breath until the final farewell was exchanged.
Given that life has returned to its accustomed routine, I gladly 44 back into my everyday rhythm, starting with an online grocery 45 . The delivery came right as 46 : a young man stood at the doorway, a heavy bag hung on his arm, his voice calm as he handed over my purchase. I expressed my gratitude, and he set the bag down on the entry table 47 . Just as he turned to depart, he paused. “Would you mind a quick 48 When lifting the bag, grasp it from the bottom — there are cartons (盒) of milk inside, and they might 49 if you only hold it by the top handles,” he remarked. I nodded, smiling to myself at his 50 .
As I was putting away the groceries, I 51 the milk cartons at the very bottom of the bag. Without his words, I would have grabbed the bag 52 and watched it spill (洒) all over the floor. In modern times, when everyone seems 53 from one task to the next, here was someone who 54 to think of others and speak politely. It’s these little, yet considerate 55 that light up an ordinary day, don’t you think
41．A．regret B．responsibility C．excitement D．relief
42．A．blessed B．equipped C．packed D．connected
43．A．pick B．sort C．leave D．hand
44．A．settled B．fell C．looked D．called
45．A．review B．order C．promotion D．exchange
46．A．expected B．imagined C．indicated D．described
47．A．decisively B．carelessly C．cautiously D．randomly
48．A．question B．discussion C．service D．reminder
49．A．run out B．slip out C．fade away D．steal away
50．A．reliability B．diligence C．sympathy D．thoughtfulness
51．A．spotted B．pressed C．smelled D．laid
52．A．curiously B．slowly C．unthinkingly D．carefully
53．A．nervous B．hurried C．eased D．patient
54．A．paused B．hesitated C．promised D．pretended
55．A．reflections B．moods C．desires D．gestures
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或使用括号中单词的正确形式。
In early November, seeders moved up and down the fields, placing wheat seeds in the soil in 56 agricultural district of Dongying, Shandong province. It’s hard to imagine back in 2010, nothing would grow on the bare, white stretch of saline-alkaline land (盐碱地), just thin cotton with 57 (pitiful) low yields. “The land was considered worthless. Fellow farmers rented it to me for only 50 yuan per mu.” said Li Dianquan, a local farmer 58 family has farmed this land for generations.
On the shores of the Bohai Sea where the winding Yellow River 59 (empty) into the ocean, Dongying’s landscape has been shaped by an unusual geographical legacy. The gradual 60 (withdraw) of seawater over time left behind salt deposits (沉积物) which have created 227.330 hectares of saline-alkaline land.
“In the autumn harvest season, Shandong’s landscape is a colorful palette (调色板), 61 the last color we want to see is the white of saline-alkaline land,”said Wang Jingdong, an official of the Department of Agriculture. This year farmers started planting a new strain of wheat, which has resistance 62 pests and diseases — exactly 63 years of scientific research has aimed for.
The fourth general conference called for enhancing overall agricultural production performance, quality and efficiency. Saline-alkaline land use is crucial to this effort, 64 (hold)significant strategic importance for national food security. Shandong is exploring a path 65 (characterize) by ecological prioritization and technological support.
五、书信写作
66．你和英国好友Tim原计划下周五共赴一场郊外古村落的“融合音乐会”(西方古典乐器+传统戏曲)。Tim因路途远、担心听不懂而犹豫，觉得等以后准备充分再去更好。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.提出解决问题的办法；
2.阐释音乐会的文化融合价值，并帮他分析：“准备好了再出发”与“在体验中学习”哪种态度更有意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sumi’s daughter Anna had always been called “Number 23.” Every time the school released exam results, Anna would always end up in 23rd position among 50 pupils. Always 23, regardless of topic or term. Every time Sumi heard that nickname, it caused her concern.
When Sumi stayed with her friends, their discussion nearly always turned to their children. You know how it goes-one parent discusses their child’s piano honors, another boasts about math olympiads or leadership responsibilities. While others were honoring these “great youngsters,” all Sumi could think about was Anna and her unpleasant nickname, Number 23.
Sumi had done everything to help Anna with school-hired professional tutors, bought fancy stationery, even packed brain food. And Anna tried. She gave up sketching, paper cutouts, and many others. She moved from one class to another, endlessly trying. But then the indicators started showing-she lost her appetite, couldn’t sleep, and sweated all the time. Eventually, she got terribly sick. That was when Sumi gave in. She stopped pressing and Anna bounced back to being the cheery little child they knew.
One day, Sumi and her friends went on a weekend trip with their families. During lunch, two kids got into a heated quarrel over a single slice of dessert. No one could calm them down. Then Anna stepped in. “Let’s flip (抛) a coin,” she said. Simple as that. Boom-problem solved. Everyone was astonished.
Later, on the journey back, they got delayed in traffic. The kids were getting restless. Anna She started delivering jokes like a big sister. Even the adults laughed. Then she took the leftover candy boxes and started changing them into animals-paper elephants, lions, and birds. Before everyone said goodbye, she presented one to each youngster as a gift. The other parents were shining with appreciation. For the first time in years, Sumi felt something well up in her chest-pride.
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。
Not long after, Sumi got a phone call from Anna’s class teacher.
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That afternoon, Anna returned home, the Class Star certificate in hand.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C B A B C B B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A B B A C C A B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B A D D D A A A D C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C C B A C A G F B D
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D C B A B A C D B D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A C B A D
1．B
【原文】W: Hi, honey. I’m leaving for work. If Cathy cries, the rubber duck can make her calm down.
M: Don’t worry. I can get this all under control.
2．A
【原文】M: Ms. Lee, when should we hand in the report
W: Read Chapter 6 first — submit it two days before Friday. No group work, please.
3．C
【原文】M: Why don’t you apply for the school magazine writer position You’re great with words.
W: I thought about it, but with my exams coming up, I thought it would be too much. I think my friend Leia will do a good job anyway.
4．B
【原文】M: Lily, go on telling me what happened then. I’m curious about the end of the movie that just came out.
W: Nothing exciting. At the end of the movie, the little boy was saved by a young man. It’s the same as the novel.
5．A
【原文】W: Look at all these paintings. I really like them. They are beautiful to look at ... really rich colors. And this is a fantastic building.
M: It used to be an old factory.
W: Yeah, it’s much bigger than our library.
6．B 7．C
【原文】W: The summer vacation is coming soon. Do you have any plans, Tommy
M: Yeah, I’m going to take a part-time job at the library. I need to save some money for a new bike.
W: That sounds practical. A lot of students want to do something meaningful during the break.
M: True, I heard a survey saying that more than 60% of students plan to work or study during the summer, but only about half of them actually stick to their plans.
W: Haha, I guess it’s hard to keep motivated when the weather is so nice.
8．B 9．B 10．A
【原文】W: Thank you for inviting me to see this special collection. It’s a pleasure to visit this museum.
M: You’re welcome. The poems were written by a local poet. She spent decades capturing the beauty of this coastal village, along with moments from her life.
W: May I ask something I heard the poet died in 1955 without ever publishing a single poem. Is that true
M: Yes, that’s right. The poet preferred solitude. She lived alone, writing in secret, and composed poetry almost all her life. Her friends and family only discovered her talent after she passed away at age 88. When they cleaned out her house, they found over 400 poems. And no one had ever read them before.
W: How amazed and happy she would be to know her poems are now displayed like this!
M: Yes. One thing I especially love is that these poems tell me what her life was like from her youth until her final days.
11．C 12．A 13．B
【原文】M: What kind of sport do you like
W: I like to play volleyball and basketball, but what I like best is table tennis. How about you
M: I like playing soccer and I’m going to try out for the soccer team.
W: I watched you practice the other day. I think your skills are great.
M: Thanks.
W: I’m going to practice now. Want to watch So you can give me some good suggestions.
M: Sure. I am glad to.
14．B 15．A 16．C
【原文】M: Darling, this party has been going on for nearly a whole night.
W: Yeah, it’s good to see they are enjoying themselves at our house, but it’s almost midnight and they seem to have no intention of leaving.
M: How can we politely remind them to go home I am afraid the neighbors would complain about it.
W: Maybe I should just go and tell them directly. I’ll kindly let them know that it’s getting late and we need to wrap things up.
M: Wait! That is still kind of rude.
W: Alright, how about this I’ll tell them that we’re out of drinks, so they will understand that it’s time to call it a night.
M: If you mention that, one of them will probably volunteer to go out and buy more beer. Let me handle this.
W: What’s your plan
M: I’ll turn off the lights and tell them, “Hey, y’all. We’re experiencing a sudden power failure.”
W: That’s actually a brilliant idea! I’ll take care of the music.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】M: Hello, this is Carl Philips speaking. Who’s that
W: Good evening, Mr. Philips. I have great news for you. You are offered a special reduction on...
M: Oh, let me guess. You want to sell me a great deal on medical insurance, right Or, an unbelievable discount on computer lessons
W: Actually, we just invite you to sign up for our sports club in the downtown. It only costs you fifty dollars.
M: Fifty dollars I thought you would say free! Uh, listen. I’m not interested.
W: But it includes unlimited use of the weight rooms, the swimming pool and...
M: Well, I have my own fitness program I do around the park nearby.
W: But this is a good deal.
M: Like what I said, I’ll pass this time. And please put me on your “do not call” list.
W: OK. It’ll take about two to three months before your name is removed from our computer. You might be called by another person during that time.
M: Oh, dear!
41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．B 50．D 51．A 52．C 53．B 54．A 55．D
56．an 57．pitifully 58．whose 59．empties 60．withdrawal 61．but 62．to 63．what 64．holding 65．characterized
66．
Dear Tim,
I know you’re hesitating about going to the fusion concert next Friday. The distance is far, and you’re worried about not understanding it. But I have solutions! We can take a train together to save time and energy. And I’ll prepare some materials about the concert in advance, which will help you understand better.
This concert, where western classical instruments meet traditional operas, has great cultural value. I think “learning through experience” is more meaningful than “starting when ready”. What we learn from experience can’t be replaced by preparation.
Let’s seize this chance and enjoy it!
Yours,
Li Hua
67．Paragraph 1:
Not long after, Sumi got a phone call from Anna’s class teacher: The teacher’s voice was filled with warmth as she said, “I’m just calling because I have some wonderful news about Anna.” She then explained that Anna had been selected for the Class Star award for her exceptional social skills and creative talents. Almost every kid voted for her. Sumi felt her eyes moisten as she listened, remembering all the times she had focused solely on academic rankings. “Anna was a genuinely remarkable child and I’m really proud of her,” the teacher added.Paragraph 2:
That afternoon, Anna returned home, the Class Star certificate in hand. She smiled brightly and told her mother, “I think my friends voted for me because they like my paper animals and jokes.” Sumi hugged her tightly and said, “You’re a beautiful angel, Anna. I didn’t realize my little girl was a real-life hero.” Looking at Anna’s happy face, Sumi now realized that every child has their own unique strengths that cannot be measured by grades alone. Being Number 23 didn’t define her daughter’s worth-it was simply one small part of the wonderful person she was becoming.

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