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2026-2027 高三上学期期中考试
英语试题
第I 卷（选择题共95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．What does the woman think of the movie
A．It's disappointing. B．It's exciting. C．It's amusing.
2．What will Jack probably do this weekend
A．Go camping. B．Watch a film. C．Visit a friend.
3．Why did the woman go to Paris
A．To teach French. B．To see a friend. C．To look for a job.
4．What is Kate doing
A．Boarding a flight. B．Arranging a trip. C．Seeing a friend off.
5．What does the woman think of the ski area
A．It's a bit crowded. B．It has poor snow. C．It's too far away.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A drama performance B．A drama training class C．A theatre ticket discount
7．Why will the woman miss the show this Friday
A．She has to finish a report.
B．She needs to look after her sister.
C．Her workplace holds a meeting.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What kind of movie does the man dislike
A．Science fiction films B．Horror movies C．Documentaries
9．Where will the two speakers watch the movie
A．At home B．In the downtown cinema C．In the community cinema
10．What time will they meet
A．At 6:30 B．At 7:00 C．At 7:30 .
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Which place does the woman want to visit most
A．A mountain lake. B．An ancient town. C．A coastal beach.
12．How will they travel to the destination
A．By train. B．By self-driving car. C．By coach bus.
13．What will they prepare for the trip
A．Warm coats. B．Swimming suits. C．Camera equipment.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What activity will the school hold this Saturday
A．A tree-planting activity B．A waste sorting lecture C．A river clean-up activity
15．Where will the activity take place
A．Near the school playground B．Along the city river C．In the central park
16．What does the man worry about
A．Not enough tools B．Bad weather conditions C．Few volunteers taking part
17．What will the woman bring to the activity
A．Plastic gloves and bags
B．Water bottles and snacks
C．Posters about environmental protection.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．How to get along with teachers
B．Ways to fix broken friendships
C．Advice on communicating with parents
19．What is the first suggestion given by the speaker
A．Listen to others patiently B．Apologize for your mistakes C．Share your feelings honestly
20．What should you avoid doing in communication
A．Keeping silent all the time B．Arguing without thinking C．Refusing others' opinions.
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
Active Challenge Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada.
Location: Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa, Ontario Season: July 2-August 28th Capacity: 40 Activities include hiking, rafting, canoeing, yoga (瑜伽), cooking, camp skills, mountain biking, nutrition classes, swimming, fitness classes, etc. Choose what you like.
Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from.
Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other. At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.
Pre-Camp: Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, so you will know how to get prepared for the program.
Post-Camp: Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls, tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.
21．How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge
A．Lonely but safe. B．Cold but exciting.
C．Friendly and supportive. D．Competitive and challenging.
22．After registration, girls ________.
A．should go to buy the program preparation materials
B．will be informed how to get prepared for the program
C．should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight
D．will have to finish some challenging assignments at home
23．The post-camp help will last ________.
A．until the end of November B．until the beginning of the next year
C．until girls achieve success in their lives D．until girls can keep their weight off forever
B
Seeking comfort in a disorderly world, Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter have found an unlikely source of wellbeing: quietly rescuing and helping London's pigeons (鸽子).
Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as "stringfoot", in which litter (垃圾) such as thread, fishing line or human hair gets wrapped around their toes. Untreated, the birds can lose a toe, or even a whole foot.
"There are so many problems in my life and in the lives of people I care about that I can't really do anything about," said Brennan, of the London Pigeon Rescue. "But what I can do is save a pigeon's life, or their toes, or restore their abilities. That might seem like a small difference, but to that pigeon, it's massive."
On rescues, the pair of volunteers use seeds to attract pigeons, then gently cover them with a kitchen towel before removing any tight trash with scissors. "It's a man-made problem," Brennan said. "I think someone needs to be responsible for helping them with the problem that we've created."
Brennan first began feeding pigeons in 2021 after reading they were going hungry. Over time, she began noticing injuries and sought help on Facebook from Peter, who was already rescuing birds. Since then, the two have worked together and attempted to tend to the birds three to four times a week, often responding to tips from concerned members of the public.
"Liking pigeons as much as I do means that I have little friends everywhere I go. I was busy, stressed, and felt a bit sorry for myself. Then I saw a couple of pigeons pass by, and it instantly brightened my day," Brennan said.
24．What is a main problem that urban pigeons in London often suffer from
A．A shortage of food. B．Attacks from other animals.
C．Exposure to extreme weather. D．Getting caught in human-made litter.
25．How does Brennan feel about rescuing pigeons
A．It is a lifelong commitment. B．It is surprisingly easy to get into.
C．It brings her a sense of purpose and joy. D．It is stressful and takes up too much time.
26．How did Brennan and Peter start working together
A．Through contact on Facebook. B．By meeting at a wildlife shelter.
C．Through their friends' introduction. D．With the help of the London Pigeon Rescue.
27．What is the main idea of the text
A．Ways to prevent stringfoot in pigeons. B．A mission to rescue London's pigeons.
C．The harm of litter to urban pigeons. D．Two volunteers' daily life in London.
C
Enjoying a juicy watermelon is one of summer's greatest pleasures, particularly when you don't have to avoid any seeds. Indeed, humans have adapted many fruits to be seedless in search of a more pleasant eating experience.
The navel orange (a sweet orange that is usually seedless), for example, came about after a random genetic mutation (随机的基因突变) produced a single branch with seedless fruit long ago. Cuttings of the branch were joined to other trees, and today, all of the world's navel oranges are copies of this original. A similar discovery led to seedless grapes, which are thought to first appear in ancient Rome before making their way to the Americas in the 1870s.
Scientists have a few guesses about why plants might have developed these abilities and they tried out the combinations in experiments. For one, plants can hybridize more easily than some kinds of animals, and hybridization unlocks the new potential. Even if some combinations don't pan out, researchers have recorded examples of "hybrid advantage", in which a hybrid is fitter than either of its parents. Lastly, because the purpose of fruit is to draw animals near to help spread their seeds, the production of fruits without fertilization (受精) may ultimately allow trees to produce more fruit at a lower energetic cost if they don't need to make seeds, too.
Regardless of why seedless fruits exist, they represent an interesting thought experiment, according to Stacey Smith, a plant evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado Boulder. Many are unable to continue surviving without human involvement, but they're boosted to grow in the wild for that same reason. There are very few, if any, wild navel oranges, and yet it's estimated that California will produce 76 million cartons of them this year alone.
"My personal take is that all plants under human care have won in some sense, because they don't have to make more of themselves. We do it for them," Smith told Live Science. "And we will never stop eating watermelons, and being able to make seedless ones just means we eat more watermelons."
28．What is the similarity between the orange and grape mentioned in the text
A．Being native to ancient Rome.
B．Being seedless due to genetic change.
C．Being grown from seeds rather than cuttings.
D．Being joined to other plants for a sweeter taste.
29．What does the underlined phrase "pan out" in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Die out. B．Fall through. C．Come apart. D．Work out.
30．Why is the existence of seedless fruits considered a thought experiment
A．It contributes to the balance of nature.
B．People still have doubts regarding seedless fruits.
C．It inspires thinking on natural selection and human activity.
D．Seedless fruits have a high demand but limited production.
31．What is the best title of the text
A．Hybridization: The Key to Seedless Fruits' Success
B．Seedless Fruits: A Human-Aided Evolutionary Wonder
C．The Journey of Seedless Fruits: From Mutation to Market
D．Genetic Mutations: The Only Way to Create Seedless Fruits
D
For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no.
The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson's disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies.
The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread.
The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre - called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) - seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven.
32．What do the researchers focus on about the brain
A．Its protecting system. B．Its exposure to diseases.
C．Its controlling function. D．Its connection to the body.
33．How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2
A．By explaining a theory. B．By providing examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By presenting cause and effect.
34．Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier
A．Cheaper. B．More specific.
C．Safer. D．More direct.
35．What does the study suggest in the last paragraph
A．Brain health depends on immune changes.
B．Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions.
C．The brain can help enhance psychological health.
D．The brain may be key to treating physical diseases.
第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us have experienced both how good it can feel and how hard it can be to do the right thing. Helping strangers can leave you with a deep sense of satisfaction, but you've likely also felt the stress of showing up for others when you're already stretched thin. These ordinary moments speak to a philosophical puzzle: Are moral people happier 36 Others might reason that moral behavior often requires self-sacrifice.
37 Past studies clearly show that people feel good when they perform acts of kindness for others. But researchers had not directly examined if moral character, broadly speaking, is linked to well-being. So my team conducted a set of studies to take this challenge seriously.
In one of our studies, undergraduate students reported on their own well-being, rating their happiness as well as their sense of how meaningful their life is. 38 Then these close others, such as friends and family members, rated the participant's moral character using our questionnaire (调查问卷), which asked how much that person had the various characteristics identified as most morally relevant. 39
Doing the right thing isn't always easy. 40 But our findings indicate that, in general, there's no trade-off between morality and well-being. Instead, people with stronger moral character tend to experience greater meaning in life and happiness. This suggests that moments of moral effort may be part of a life that, taken as a whole, feels more satisfying.
A．Until recently, scientific evidence had been limited to one aspect of morality: kindness.
B．Despite various debates, there's no agreement on what it means to be morally good.
C．Standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly can feel uncomfortable.
D．Some might assume morality and happiness naturally go together.
E．They also gave us contact information for people who know them.
F．We found that those rated as more moral reported a stronger sense of well-being.
G．This might be in part because of the difficulties of defining and measuring kindness.
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四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was 18 and freshly arrived in the city, feeling both excited and lost. I needed money, yes, but more than that, I 41 for a place that felt like mine - a soft 42 in the changes. That's when I got the part-time job in Pages & Co, a bookstore near my campus.
My 43 were mostly evenings and weekends. I'd arrive after 44 , still carrying worries about school, but once I stepped in and buried myself in the daily routines, the world 45 . Actually the real magic happened in 46 .
I remember an elderly man who would come in on Tuesdays. Over months we talked - not casually, but 47 talked. He told me about the war, about the letters to his wife, and about the books that helped him 48 the hardest years. I would 49 something to read, and the next week he'd return talking about how the book made him feel young again. One day he brought me a small jar of 50 jam made from a recipe that had been in his family for generations.
There were hard times too - 51 from customers when a book was out of stock (库存), aching feet from long hours of standing, or moments when I felt 52 behind the counter.
Anyhow, that little shop didn't just give me a 53 ; it became my shelter, where I lost myself in 54 while the city buzzed (喧闹) outside. Unexpectedly, it quietly 55 who I became during those early, uncertain months of adulthood.
41．A．waited B．longed C．settled D．applied
42．A．launch B．market C．landing D．setting
43．A．shifts B．tasks C．odds D．means
44．A．exercise B．work C．dinner D．class
45．A．mattered B．quieted C．remained D．pleased
46．A．conversations B．arguments C．manners D．promises
47．A．initially B．briefly C．merely D．really
48．A．get through B．prepare for C．root out D．learn about
49．A．choose B．recommend C．reserve D．prove
50．A．oven-cooked B．store-bought C．home-made D．mass-produced
51．A．struggles B．comments C．orders D．complaints
52．A．incredible B．unavailable C．invisible D．unreliable
53．A．handout B．bedroom C．bookshelf D．paycheck
54．A．pages B．paths C．dreams D．noises
55．A．challenged B．proved C．shaped D．guarded
第II 卷（非选择题，共55 分）
第二节（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Guy de Maupassant (居伊·德·莫泊桑), a celebrated French writer, and Lu Xun, widely regarded as the father of modern Chinese literature, are both masters of the short story. Though they lived in different eras and cultural contexts, their writing shares a 56 (remark) number of similarities.
Both authors 57 (realistic) focused on the lives of ordinary people. Maupassant often depicted common French citizens. His famous story The Necklace, 58 reveals how vanity (虚荣) ruins a person's whole life, serves as a warning against being too vain. Similarly, Lu Xun paid close attention to everyday individuals in old China, 59 (use) simple plots to expose human weaknesses and social issues, with the goal of raising public 60 (aware). Moreover, both penned their works in clear, accessible language 61 excelled at employing small details to reflect deeper social truths. Their works often leave readers with thoughts long after the story ends.
That said, notable differences exist. Maupassant tended to record real life as it was, gently mocking (讥笑) human weaknesses, while Lu Xun 62 (write) with a clear purpose to reform the old society. His tone is much sharper, filled 63 emotion and urgency. Unlike Maupassant's quiet irony (讽刺), Lu Xun's voice is 64 call to action.
These two literary giants (巨人) explored human nature through the short story form. Their works remain so impressive that they continue to be widely read and 65 (cherish) by readers around the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40 分）
第一节（满分15 分）
66．假定你是李华，你校近期对高中学生使用AI 工具辅助学习的情况进行了调查，结果如下图所示。请
写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
(1) 调查结果及简要评论；(2) 你对AI 工具辅助学习的看法。
注意：
(1)词数80 左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
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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话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My sister Sumi is a single mother, and her daughter Anna has always been called "Number 23." Every time exam results came out, Anna ranked 23rd among 50 pupils - always 23, no matter the subject. The nickname worried Sumi a lot. Every time a report card came, Sumi would hold her breath, hoping for a change. But the number never moved.
Sumi ran a small event-planning business. Most of her customers were parents, and they often talked about their children's successes - piano prizes, math competitions, class leadership. Sumi would just nod and say nothing, feeling left out.
One day at a big family dinner, the children were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. "A pianist!" "A CEO!" "A famous actor!" Anna, however, was quietly passing around cookies. When asked, she smiled and said, "Uncle, I want to be a Montessori teacher. I love little kids - playing, singing, and dancing with them." The room went quiet.
That silence hit Sumi hard. She had pushed Anna hard - more lessons, extra homework, promises of gifts for improved marks. Anna tried her best, giving up her drawings and weekend sleep-ins. But soon she couldn't eat or sleep well and got very sick. Sumi was heartbroken. So she stopped pushing.
Slowly, Anna recovered her health and her smile. To Sumi's relief, she began drawing again and even started making little paper animals from candy wrappers, leaving them on Sumi's desk - a small bird, a tiny elephant. Sumi would smile and keep them in a drawer. One afternoon, she overheard Anna telling her cousin, "I don't need people to cheer for me. I'd rather cheer for others." The words stayed with her.
One weekend, the whole extended family went on a trip. On the way home, the bus got stuck in traffic. The children grew restless and began to complain. Some sighed, some kicked the seats, and a few started to cry. The parents looked at each other, not sure what to do.
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。
Anna turned around in her seat and decided to cheer everyone up.
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That night, Sumi sat down with Anna and said proudly, "Today I saw who you really are."
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参考答案
1．A
【原文】W: Have you seen the movie Blades of the Guardians We went to see it last night.
M: How was it
W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bit disappointed.
2．B
【原文】W: Jack, are you going camping with your friends this weekend
M: It depends. If it's sunny, we'll go.
W: The weatherman says it's going to rain.
M: In that case, we'll go to the cinema instead.
3．B
【原文】W: I was in Paris last week.
M: Oh, what were you doing there
W: My best friend worked there and I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my French.
4．C
【原文】M: Thanks for the wonderful weekend, Kate.
W: That's okay. Bob and I are glad you came to see us.
M: Oh, I have to go in. My flight will take off soon. Do contact me when you're in Beijing.
W: Sure, we will.
5．A
【原文】M: Do you often ski here
W: No, this is my first time.
M: So how do you like it so far
W: The snow is brilliant. It would be better if there were fewer people.
6．A 7．B
【原文】M: Hi, Lucy. Have you got your ticket for the new play at the city theatre this Friday
W: I planned to go, but I can't make it. My little sister is ill and my parents are away on business. I have to stay home with her.
M: That's such a pity. The critics say the acting is fantastic. Would you like to go with me next Sunday instead There are still several seats left.
W: That sounds great. I'll check my schedule and tell you later today.
8．B 9．C 10．B
【原文】W: There are three new movies on show this weekend. Which one do you want to watch
M: Not the horror movie. It always makes me sleepless at night. I prefer the adventure story.
W: The downtown cinema has better sound, but tickets are much more expensive. The community cinema is cheaper and close to our neighborhood.
M: Let's choose the community one then. The film starts at 7:30, so let's meet at the gate half an hour earlier to buy snacks.
W: All right. I'll arrive on time.
11．B 12．B 13．A
【原文】M: We have a three-day holiday next month. Do you have any travel plans
W: I'm tired of crowded beaches. I'd love to visit the quiet ancient town in the west. It has old streets and traditional local food.
M: I looked up the transport. The train tickets are sold out, so we can drive my car there. It takes about four hours.
W: Perfect. The temperature there is low at night.We need to pack thick coats besides daily clothes.
M: Got it. I will make a packing list tonight.
14．C 15．B 16．B 17．A
【原文】W: Our school's environmental club will organize an activity this Saturday morning.Do you want to join us
M: What exactly are we going to do
W: We will pick up rubbish along the river near the park to protect the water environment.
M: I'd love to, but I'm afraid it will rain this weekend.The forecast said there might be light rain.
W: We will put off the activity to Sunday if it rains.I've prepared lots of plastic gloves and garbage bags for every volunteer.
M: I can print some environmental posters to remind visitors not to throw rubbish everywhere.
W: That's really helpful. Let's meet at the school gate at eight on Saturday.
18．B 19．C 20．B
【原文】
Good morning, everyone.
Today I'd like to share some useful advice on maintaining good interpersonal relationships, especially friendships.
Many people have fights with their close friends and don't know how to solve the problem.
First of all, when disagreements appear, you should share your true thoughts gently instead of hiding your feelings.
Second, always learn to listen.
Don't interrupt your friends when they are explaining themselves.
The biggest mistake most teenagers make is arguing with anger without thinking twice.
Harsh words will hurt your friends deeply and leave bad memories.
If you do something wrong, don't be too proud to say sorry.
True friendship can stand small mistakes as long as both sides communicate sincerely.
Hope these tips can help you get on well with people around you.
21．C 22．B 23．A
24．D 25．C 26．A 27．B
28．B 29．D 30．C 31．B
32．D 33．B 34．C 35．D
36．D 37．A 38．E 39．F 40．C
41．B 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．D 48．A 49．B 50．C
51．D 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．C
56．remarkable 57．realistically 58．which 59．using 60．awareness 61．and
62．wrote 63．with 64．a 65．cherished
66．
AI Use Among Senior Students
A survey named "AI Use Among Senior Students" was conducted in our school, which shows students can use various AI tools to assist learning.
As can be seen, 70% of students choose to search for information while 55% use AI for writing assistance. By contrast, language translation and other uses prove less popular, accounting for 50% and 10% respectively. Obviously, the way students study is quite different from what it used to be.
As for me, I prefer to regard AI as a helpful assistant rather than depending on it entirely. After all, what we really need is our own independent thinking. So why not make wise use of AI tools to improve our study
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Anna turned around in her seat and decided to cheer everyone up. She dug into her bag and brought out some colorful candy wrappers. "Who'd like to learn how to make paper animals " she asked with a warm smile. The children leaned forward eagerly, curiosity shining in their eyes. With patient hands, Anna guided them through each fold, turning the wrappers into little birds, elephants, and butterflies. Before long, the once-restless children were completely absorbed, laughing as they compared their creations. The parents exchanged looks of pleasant surprise, their earlier worry replaced by quiet admiration.
That night, Sumi sat down with Anna and said proudly, "Today I saw who you really are." Anna blinked, a little puzzled. Sumi continued, "For years, I worried about your rank. But today, I watched you turn a bus full of complaints into laughter. I noticed your patience and kindness - your gift for making others feel good." Anna took her mother's hand. "Mom, I'm still Number 23, and that's okay. Some people are born for the stage. I'm born to cheer for others." Sumi hugged her tightly. In that moment, she understood: success was never about a number. It was about the love her daughter gave to everyone she met.
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Anna turned around in her seat and decided to cheer everyone up. She began humming a cheerful tune. Curious heads turned, and soon more children joined in, filling the bus with a playful song. When it ended, Anna brought out colorful candy wrappers. "Who'd like to make paper animals " she asked. She guided each fold, turning wrappers into little birds and butterflies. One boy received an extra bird; a girl across the aisle got a tiny elephant. Slowly, the bus warmed with laughter. Watching Anna's gentle way, parents felt their helplessness melt away, their faces softening into smiles.
That night, Sumi sat down with Anna and said proudly, "Today I saw who you really are." Anna waited. Sumi continued softly, "For years, I pushed you to change, convinced being better meant being like everyone else who topped exams. But today, I watched you lead in your own way - not by standing out, but by reaching out." Anna hugged her. "I don't know any other way to be, Mom." Sumi whispered, "That's exactly what makes you special." Now she saw clearly - Anna had never failed. She was a healer, a peacemaker - the most meaningful kind of success.
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Anna turned around in her seat and decided to cheer everyone up. She pulled out colorful candy wrappers and held them up with a smile. "Who wants to try making paper animals " she asked. The children leaned forward eagerly, eyes bright with curiosity. Anna showed them each fold, patiently guiding those who struggled. She made sure every child had a turn and offered kind words to those who felt unsure. Soon, even the children who had been complaining most found themselves smiling, holding up their paper creations. Cheerful shouts replaced complaints. The parents watched in quiet wonder, their earlier worry fading into admiration.
That night, Sumi sat down with Anna and said proudly, "Today I saw who you really are." Anna looked up, a little confused. Sumi continued gently, her voice soft but certain, "For years, I pushed you for better grades, believing that was the only path to success. But today, I saw you bring happiness to everyone around you - not with effort, but with ease. The world needs all kinds of people, Anna. Not just those who top exams, but those who bring out the best in others. And that is exactly what you do." Anna took her mother's hand. "Mom, I'm still Number 23, and I'm fine with that. I just want to make people feel good." Sumi held her close and whispered, "And that is the greatest success of all."

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