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福建省福州第三中学2025-2026学年高三第十八次质量检测英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What will the man probably do next
A．Open the window.
B．Check the street outside.
C．Turn on the air conditioner.
2．When will the man arrive at the office
A．At 2:00 p.m. B．At 3:30 p.m. C．At 4:00 p.m.
3．What confused the man about the film
A．The acting. B．The music. C．The plot.
4．What is the woman doing
A．Sending a notice. B．Collecting a package. C．Labelling a locker.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．The flight update.
B．The travel destination.
C．The weather forecast.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What will the speakers probably buy for their mother
A．A silk scarf. B．A gardening book. C．A coffee machine.
7．Why does Alice agree to the man’s idea
A．The item is on sale.
B．The mall has free delivery.
C．The cost will be shared.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the man say about Jingzhe
A．It is a time to celebrate insects.
B．It marks the start of farming.
C．It brings the first summer rain.
9．Why do farmers traditionally eat pears on Jingzhe
A．To hope for pest-free crops.
B．To stay active at work.
C．To remember Su Shi.
10．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a farm field. B．In a classroom. C．In a fruit shop.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Former classmates. B．Brother and sister. C．Coach and player.
12．What did Eddie do last semester
A．He joined a band.
B．He practiced basketball.
C．He went to a swimming club.
13．Who is Louis
A．Sarah’s brother. B．Jason’s cousin. C．Jessica’s teammate.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What is the focus of the exhibition
A．Space mission items. B．Science fiction films. C．Life in space.
15．How do the visitors mainly understand the charts
A．Through simple brochures.
B．Under experts’ guidance.
C．Via interactive screens.
16．What does the man say about the exhibits
A．They are well taken care of.
B．They are shown electronically.
C．They are of the same shape.
17．How does the exhibition sound to Emily
A．It is appealing. B．It is educational. C．It is relaxing.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What gave the technique its name
A．A cooking method. B．A kitchen tool. C．An Italian city.
19．What should people do after four “Pomodoros”
A．Set a 25-minute timer.
B．Have a longer rest.
C．Start a new task.
20．Who is the method suitable for
A．People with tight schedules.
B．People with sleep problems.
C．People with poor concentration.
二、阅读理解
Do fun activities on Pi DayPi Day is marked every year on March 14 by scientists, mathematicians, and schools. Pi is a never-ending number or ratio (比率). The first three digits of pi are 3. 14, which is why the holiday is celebrated on March 14. In 2009, the US House of Representatives established it as National Pi Day. Here’s how to celebrate that day and more. Play pi games You can challenge yourself to see how many digits of pi you can memorize. The first 16 digits, which NASA engineers use to make accurate calculations, are 3. 141592653589793. You could also play a beanbag game. Draw a large circle on the ground in chalk and label it with the first few numbers of pi: 3, 1, and 4. Toss (投掷) beanbags and try to land them on the digits of pi in order, starting with 3. Have a feast Get into the spirit of Pi Day with a special meal that features round objects. For example, you might have bagels, doughnuts, pancakes, pizza, tortillas, or burgers. Another way to celebrate Pi Day is to bake a pie to share with family and friends. Pi in everyday lifeHumans have used pi to build, explore, and advance technology. Architecture Engineers use pi to ensure safety and stability when designing curved bridges and tunnels and in design elements like arches and round columns. Space exploration Scientists use pi to map the surface area of planets, keep the wheels of rovers (探测器) on Mars turning, and measure craters on moons. Navigation Global positioning systems (GPS), like you might find in apps that give directions, use pi to calculate specific locations on Earth.
21．Why is March 14 celebrated as Pi Day
A．To mark the passage of a 2009 bill.
B．To reflect the never-ending ratio of 3/14.
C．To correspond to the starting numbers of pi.
D．To honor the birth of a great mathematician.
22．Which activity mainly challenges your memory
A．Calculating the area of a chalk circle.
B．Reciting a long string of pi’s numbers.
C．Tracking the landing order of beanbags.
D．Selecting round-shaped food for a meal.
23．Which is an application of pi in everyday life
A．Measuring the weight of Mars rovers.
B．Adjusting GPS positioning in location apps.
C．Improving the structural soundness of bridges.
D．Increasing the load-bearing strength of columns.
When I met Ken, I found him outgoing and kind. He often spoke his mind directly, then quickly softened, as if realizing he might have been too straightforward. I’d smile and eventually chat along with him, and he’d look surprised that we clicked so well. We were discovering that despite the great differences between us, there were islands of common ground.
Certain threads (线) tie us together unexpectedly. At first, they were simple, like our love for Dungeons & Dragons, horror movies and dark Irish comedy. But we also both love a good cry — and actually, we both remember the first time we cried together, showing our true weakness to each other, as the real start to our friendship. Over time, our friendship deepened through countless creative projects, shared recommendations and our precious movie nights, when we watch together over a warm meal. These small daily habits form a steady, rare friendship between generations that is built not on duty but on choosing each other again and again.
Now I’m 28 and Ken is 60. I’m an “old soul” and Ken is “young at heart”. Our friendship gives us a connection that we don’t find with peers, so I feel free to be emotional with him. The benefit goes both ways. Ken says I bring back his youthfulness because I treat him as a peer, which brings him indescribable joy. Our unusual friendship is really good for our health.
To find out more about why the relationship between Ken and me is so rewarding, I spoke with a developmental psychologist, Abby Stephan, PhD, whose research focuses on intergenerational relationships. Stephan explains that “inter” means “between”, representing mutual influence. Strong intergenerational friendships rely on a wider range of experiences than same-age ones. For younger adults, these friendships have been associated with greater confidence, higher self-esteem and a stronger sense of long-term perspective. For older adults, they can offer a greater sense of purpose and meaning, reduced loneliness and more complex perspective-taking.
However, friends of different generations may be in different life stages, which can affect priorities, energy levels or communication styles. Stephan suggests, “Having a casual conversation about communication preferences, like ways, frequency and time of day, can be really helpful.”
24．What does the underlined phrase “islands of common ground” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Things that people agree on.
B．Disagreements between people.
C．Small areas of land in the ocean.
D．Places that people can visit together.
25．What event marked the real beginning of the author’s friendship with Ken
A．They discovered they shared several hobbies.
B．They exposed their real selves to each other.
C．They found they could communicate very well.
D．They began to meet regularly in their daily life.
26．What can we know about intergenerational friendships
A．They allow people to express their emotions freely.
B．They are more satisfying than same-age friendships.
C．They benefit both people involved in the relationship.
D．They are becoming more and more common today.
27．What is Stephan’s advice for intergenerational friends
A．To focus on their similar life experiences.
B．To keep in touch as frequently as possible.
C．To change their own communication styles.
D．To talk openly about their communication needs.
Getting the most out of going to galleries involves more than just showing up. While a casual approach — “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like” — might satisfy some, truly appreciating a painting requires a determination to go deeper.
Trust your eyes. The visual arts are not called the visual arts for nothing. Art is made to be looked at. And when your eyes decide whether they like something or not, they are drawing on the experience of a lifetime. So trust your eyes when they whisper their first impressions. Why do so many people love Van Gogh’s Sunflowers The moment you see them, they feel uplifting, joyous, and instantly pleasurable, reminding your eyes of the colour, mood and joy of a sunny day.
Your eyes may be the most important organ for looking at art, but the heart runs them a close second. When we look at a painting, we get somebody’s message sent to us. One heart is trying to speak to another. Take Daughters Chasing a Butterfly by Thomas Gainsborough for example. The first thing to feel is, of course, the artist’s love for his little girls. To my eyes, it’s entirely unmissable. The two girls, their faces recorded with so much insider skills, are chasing a butterfly, which has landed on a prickly (有刺的) plant. When they try to grab it, they might get hurt. So a loving daddy hasn’t just painted his love for his daughters. He has also painted — and this is where the heart comes in — his fears for them.
If you judge art by your own level of competence or understanding, you’re looking at art through a blindfold. In Truner’s The Fighting Temeraire, the old boat, bathed in an orange and purple sunset, is packed with significance and symbolism about a lost life and the end of the road. Just look at the power, the intensity, the volcanic brilliance of his depiction (描绘). Instead of limiting your appreciation to what you like, expand it to include what many others have liked before you.
Like all life’s profound pleasures, looking at art is a complex business. More accurately, it’s a pleasure with many layers and stages. But for the experienced art lover, the real joy is in the build-up, the delicious journey, the awesome pay-off.
28．What are viewers advised to do first in looking at art
A．Go over the history of art. B．Draw on artists’ experience.
C．Compare with other artwork. D．Rely on initial visual impressions.
29．Why is Gainsborough’s painting mentioned in paragraph 3
A．Love is popular in family-themed paintings.
B．Viewing art involves heart-to-heart connection.
C．Art is a visual record of an artist’s personal life.
D．Viewers are easily struck by the skills of artists.
30．What does the author suggest about judging art in paragraph 4
A．Considering others’ opinions. B．Trusting your own judgment.
C．Sticking to personal taste. D．Turning to realistic works.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．How to better engage with art. B．How to read artists’ emotion.
C．How to better evaluate visual arts. D．How to analyze famous paintings.
Power bills are going up in America and people are angry. They know whom to blame — the bosses of technology firms thirsting for more juice to fuel artificial-intelligence data centres. However, the AI boom is not chiefly to blame for the rising costs.
Electricity prices have risen faster than inflation (通货膨胀) in recent years (see chart). Data centres are indeed consuming more power than before and, as Goldman Sachs, a bank, holds, will account for nearly half of the overall demand growth in America in the coming years. Yet even business forecasts put data centres’ share of total demand at only a fifth in 2030. Today it is less than a tenth.
A study conducted last year showed that data-centre load was not the main cause of the rate rises in the five years to 2024. It fingered grid (电网) upgrades and rising costs of power-generating equipment and raw materials. It is estimated that last year demand for distribution transformers outran supply by 10%. There are also long waiting lists for essential grid-related equipment.
Many prices started going up in early 2021, nearly two years before the rapid growth AI. They are likely to keep rising for non-AI reasons. The Edison Electric Institute, which represents private-sector power companies, predicts its members’ total capital spending will reach $1.1trn between 2025 and 2029. More than half the sum for distribution and transmission infrastructure (基础设施) will go on replacing ageing equipment and hardening it against extreme weather made likelier by climate change. These factors have been ignored for years. Now AI provides an excuse to help win approval from regulators to pass the cost on to consumers.
AI may even be lowering prices. The tech giants are already investing in their own capacity. Microsoft has signed a long-term deal to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island to supply its data centres. Meta has backed a handful of nuclear startups. The World Resources Institute, another think-tank, notes that in North Dakota rising demand from oil and gas production, data-centre operators and food-processors led to large price reductions for local electricity users. Definitely, if Americans want lower electricity bills, they should be shouting for more AI, not less.
32．Why does the author mention public anger in paragraph 1
A．To highlight a social conflict. B．To criticize a current issue.
C．To introduce a common belief. D．To oppose an energy policy.
33．What have mainly contributed to the rising electricity prices in paragraphs 3 & 4
A．AI Growth and data demand. B．Big Tech and market shares.
C．Grid upgrades and facility costs. D．Climate change and capital spending.
34．How does the author develop the last paragraph
A．By making a contrast. B．By providing examples.
C．By describing a study. D．By drawing conclusions.
35．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Hidden Costs: The Impact of Rapid AI Development
B．Going Nuclear: A Potential Solution to Power Shortage
C．Energy Reform: How to Reduce Monthly Electricity Bills
D．Beyond AI: Uncovering the Real Drivers of Rising Power Costs
For most of my life, I always treated taste as fixed. When I moved to London, I threw myself into work while my housemates were endlessly trying new things. My automatic “no” to anything that “wasn’t my thing” only kept me trapped in the same daily routine. That left me feeling flat and a little empty. I began to question whether my taste is fixed or could be trained. I once read that children need eight to fifteen tries to accept a new food. 36
I decided to start small. When a friend invited me to a book club, I resisted the instinct (本能) to dismiss it despite my longstanding dislike of reading and went anyway. 37 Now I spend mornings reading physical books instead of wandering aimlessly.
Then came music and performance — all things I had previously disregarded. 38 Gradually, I became fascinated by the unfamiliar rhythms and movements and felt proud of my survival in the end.
39 However, I stopped saying no before I had even begun. Most recently, I tried out my local library’s chess club. I was easily 30 years younger than everyone else, but that didn’t matter. Sitting opposite people with wildly different life stories made me realize how rarely I speak with other generations. We talked about their past careers, local news and new chess moves. Interestingly, I felt more connected there than with people of my age.
Research suggests that engaging your curiosity in new activities can help protect against age - related cognitive (认知的) decline. 40 Getting outside my comfort zone now gives me a rush.
A．Yet, I was eager for engagement.
B．I didn’t love everything straight away.
C．For me, it is far more than brain health.
D．Initially, I was awkward and sometimes confused.
E．As expected, new tastes rarely come without discomfort.
F．To my surprise, I enjoyed the discussion and the people there.
G．Why shouldn’t the same principle apply to social activities for adults
三、完形填空
The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who never 41 them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet now they felt somewhat 42 .
“We actually lost to Apache 43 — 42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper 43 the score.” All fell silent. “But this doesn’t 44 how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.” 45 , it was a bitter pill for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team 46 to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache.
The game had been physical and 47 . Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, 48 to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot. Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players 49 , but strangely King had a sinking feeling.
That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every 50 . His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he 51 the basketball officials before addressing his 52 .
With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to 53 the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King says. “But for us 54 means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion 55 , and we earned ours here.”
41．A．contacted B．followed C．praised D．welcomed
42．A．relieved B．awkward C．excited D．nervous
43．A．disregarded B．miscounted C．disallowed D．misinterpreted
44．A．reflect on B．bring out C．take away D．make for
45．A．Still B．Moreover C．Instead D．Therefore
46．A．managed B．decided C．pretended D．struggled
47．A．balanced B．casual C．intense D．flexible
48．A．learned B．tended C．hesitated D．refused
49．A．sweated B．erupted C．nodded D．escaped
50．A．point B．shot C．touch D．pass
51．A．blamed B．questioned C．alerted D．lectured
52．A．families B．assistants C．fans D．players
53．A．exchange B．deliver C．reclaim D．display
54．A．integrity B．effort C．reputation D．determination
55．A．on camera B．in sight C．on court D．in time
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。
An international large - scale scientific initiative, the Plant Planet Project, jointly 56 (launch) by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and 49 domestic and international institutions, was 57 (official) presented in Beijing on Wednesday.
By integrating artificial intelligence algorithms (算法) and models, it aims to decode the genetic blueprints of major terrestrial plant lineages (陆生植物谱系) 58 map a complete tree of life for plants, addressing global challenges such as food security, biodiversity conservation, new drug discovery, and sustainable development.
According to Wang Li, a principal 59 (investigate) of the project and a researcher at the Shenzhen Institute of Agricultural Genomics of CAAS, plants 60 (evolve) into an extraordinary diversity of forms over billions of years. However, 61 (disconnect) and incomplete genomic (基因组的) data have left many key evolutionary relationships unresolved.
Wang said the initiative seeks to fill these gaps by sampling plant orders and families 62 currently lack reference genomes, fundamentally clarifying the evolutionary relationships and branching timelines among all major plant groups 63 (construct) a complete plant tree of life. Also, the Plant Planet Project 64 (expect) to enhance global ecological capacity for biodiversity conservation and carbon neutrality, while developing 65 new framework for international collaboration on major scientific challenges in plant science.
五、书面表达
66．假如你是李华，你在https://的网页上看到了一幅碳排放数据图片，请发表评论，内容包括：
1．总结图片信息；
2．提出建议。
（注：aviation 航空）
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右;
2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
Last year, I, a 19-year-old Canadian girl, arrived in Aix-en-Provence, France, for a year of studying abroad. I felt like an outsider and the biggest trouble was my poor French: Fast - paced daily talk often left me struggling to keep up, which was a constant source of anxiety.
Luckily, I soon found a perfect rental room through an ad. My landlady, Madame Dupont, a cheerful French woman, greeted me with a warm smile. She told me it was just her and her 7 - year - old daughter Lila living in the house, and that her husband, Pierre, was a nurse in another city who worked permanent night shifts and was often tied up with his demanding schedule. She patiently introduced the family routine and the routes to my college. I felt at home immediately and signed the rental contract on the spot.
Madame Dupont was like family to me. She helped me practice my French every evening, taught me about French life, and even drove me to the supermarket. Lila was energetic and enthusiastic and always a joy to be around. Our friendship almost began on the first day I moved in. She knocked at my door politely, sat close to me and eagerly shared stories about her friends, her pets and everything interesting. We laughed a lot, which really lit up my days far from home. Sometimes, Lila was quiet, just whispering to me how she missed her dear dad. I tried to comfort her, and each heart - to - heart talk drew us closer together.
Lila would turn 8 that weekend and I overheard it at the dinner table. Moved by gratitude and affection, I got down to planning a surprise birthday party for her after learning she and her mom were going out that morning and wouldn’t be back until noon.
The moment the door clicked shut, I slipped into the kitchen. With a heart full of excitement, I set my plan in motion. I laid out Lila’s favorite plates on the table and arranged her favorite flowers, hoping to please my little friend as much as I could.
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。
Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!”
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Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B C B A C C B A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B A B A A B B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B C A B C D D B A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A C C B D G F D B C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A D B C A B C D B A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 C D B A C
1．C
【原文】M: It’s really hot in here. Mind if I open the window
W: Better not. It’s super noisy outside — the street’s under repair. We’ve got air conditioning anyway.
2．B
【原文】M: Hey, isn’t the project meeting at 2:00 p.m.
W: It was, but it’s got moved to 4:00. Could you come in about half an hour earlier to get the stuff ready
M: Sure, no problem.
3．C
【原文】W: How was the movie you saw last night
M: The acting was great, and the music was beautiful. But the plot was such a mess that I couldn’t really follow it.
4．B
【原文】W: Wilson, I got a delivery notice, but my parcel isn’t in the locker it mentioned.
M: Let me take a look. Ah, I see the problem — you checked the wrong one. Try this locker here.
5．A
【原文】W: Did you catch the announcement Because of the storm, our flight to Edinburgh now leaves from Gate 17 instead of Gate 9.
M: No, I missed it. We’d better go there right away.
6．C 7．C
【原文】M: Alice, have you figured out what to get for Mom’s birthday yet It’s coming up soon.
W: Not yet. I thought about a silk scarf, but she’s already got a bunch of those. Then I considered a gardening book, but you know she hardly ever reads.
M: What about that coffee machine she kept checking out at the mall last week
W: Good idea, but it’s still pricey even on sale, and the mall doesn’t offer free delivery.
M: Well, if we split the cost, it won’t be that bad.
W: You would That actually sounds perfect.
8．B 9．A 10．C
【原文】W: Hi! Why is everyone buying pears today Do you have a special promotion
M: Not really. It’s Jingzhe. Our local tradition says spring thunder and rain wake up sleeping insects, marking the start of hard work on the farm.
W: I see. So people eat pears to celebrate the insects
M: (Laughing) No. In Chinese, “pear” sounds like “leaving”. Farmers eat them hoping pests will stay away from their crops.
W: What a clever play on words!
M: Indeed. Pears have a special place in Chinese culture. Even a famous Chinese poet, Su Shi, wrote about them. Anyway, my pears are very sweet. Would you like some
W: Yes, please! I’ll take five.
11．A 12．A 13．B
【原文】M: Hey, Sarah! You look like you’re in a hurry. Heading to the basketball tryouts
W: Hi, Jason! Not today. I’m just dropping off my younger brother, Eddie. He’s determined to make the school team this year.
M: That’s ambitious! I remember he was the lead guitarist in the school band last semester.
W: He still plays, but he’s crazy about basketball now.
M: That’s quite a change! By the way, is your sister, Fiona, also trying out for the cheerleading team
W: No, she’s busy with the swimming club. What about you Still working on the school magazine with Jessica
M: Actually, I’ve started training for the marathon with my cousin, Louis.
W: That sounds like a lot of work! Good luck to you both.
M: Thanks!
14．A 15．B 16．A 17．A
【原文】M: Hey Emily, have you heard about the new exhibition at the Space Science Center They’re displaying objects from different missions.
W: Really What kind of things are on display
M: Moon rocks, parts of satellites, and even spacesuits. There are also early space charts full of complicated data. Some exhibits even remind visitors of science fiction movies or ideas about life in space.
W: That sounds fascinating. Are the charts easy to understand
M: Pretty much. Although brochures and screens are available, visitors find the experts’ guidance the most helpful.
W: Nice. What are they like
M: They’re amazingly well-preserved. Some are even shown in digital form, and a few have really complex shapes.
W: I’ve always been curious about deep space. I think I should check it out.
M: You definitely should.
18．B 19．B 20．C
【原文】 M: Today we’re going to introduce a popular time-management method called the Pomodoro Technique. It was invented by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The method is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used when he studied in Rome. “Pomodoro” means tomato in Italian, which is a common ingredient in Italian cooking.
The method is pretty simple. First, choose a task and set a timer for 25 minutes. During that time, stay focused and avoid checking your phone or emails. When the timer rings, you’ve completed one “Pomodoro”. Then take a 5-minute break. After four “Pomodoros”, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes instead of jumping straight into the next task.
This technique can help improve concentration and prevent mental exhaustion. It’s especially helpful for people who get absent-minded easily, or for those who often feel sleepy or lose track of what they are doing while studying. Why not give it a try
41．A 42．D 43．B 44．C 45．A 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．B 50．A 51．C 52．D 53．B 54．A 55．C
56．launched 57．officially 58．and 59．investigator 60．have evolved/have been evolving 61．disconnected 62．that/which 63．to construct 64．is expected 65．a
66． The picture shows that AI data centers contribute 2.5%–3.7% of global CO emissions, even exceeding the aviation industry’s 2%. This reveals the surprisingly large environmental footprint of AI development.
To tackle this issue, tech companies should power data centers with renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. Meanwhile, we should also raise public awareness of this hidden cost. Balancing technological progress with environmental protection is essential for a greener future.
67．范文：
Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!” I spun around, heart pounding, to find a middle-aged man standing there with a tired but warm smile. For a second, I was confused about who he was. Sensing this, he introduced himself as Pierre, Lila’s father, who managed to get some time off from his night shifts for this precious moment. Relieved, I told him about my secret plan. With a knowing look in his eyes, he joined in. Together, we turned the living room into a festive world, hanging streamers and setting the table.
Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready. The air was filled with the sweet smell of cake when the door finally opened. Lila stepped in, her shoulders slightly low — she first noticed the burst of colors, and then, more importantly, the tall figure coming out from the kitchen. “Papa!” She let out a cry of joy, throwing herself into his arms. When I was watching them holding each other closely, the coldness of being an “outsider” completely melted away. In that moment, I realized that home was not just a place, but the warmth we shared.

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