1、钢城四中20202021（下）期中考试卷第一部分：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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did the woman forget to bring to school?A. Her watch. B. Her glasses. C. Her umbrella. 2. How much will the woman have to pay?A. 2. B
2、. 5. C. 7. 3. What does the girl want her dad to do?A. Take her to a match. B. Get her a dictionary. C. Buy her a magazine.4. Whatdoesthemanthinkoftheromanticfilm? A.Boring. B.Exciting. C.Impressive.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A TV program. B. A host. C. A game. 第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，
3、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。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Why is the man making the call?A. To make an appointment. B. To change the medicine. C. To know about the meeting. 7. What will the woman most likely do
4、next?A. Put the man through to another doctor. B. Get in touch with Dr. Johnson. C. Go to Dr. Lees office. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. Why did Marsha request the meeting be put off?A. She got the sales report late. B. She will go on a business trip. C. She will be visited by a customer. 9. When does th
5、e woman suggest the meeting be held?A. On Tuesday morning. B. On Tuesday afternoon. C. On Wednesday morning. 10. What will the man probably do next?A. Make a travel plan. B. Analyze some data. C. Try to reach Marsha. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Strange
6、rs. B. Husband and wife. C. Roommates.12. What equipment will the woman probably leave behind?A. The gas cooker. B. The fridge. C. The dishwasher.13. What does the man like about the bedroom?A. The color of the wall. B. The material of the floor. C. The view from the window. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。1
7、4. How did Toms mother find out about the concert?A. By reading a poster. B. By listening to the radio. C. By looking at a website. 15. When will Tom go to the concert?A. On 19 June. B. On 23 June. C. On 25 June. 16. Where will the girl go first after school tomorrow?A. To the playground. B. To the
8、sports club. C. To the library. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where are the tourists from?A. New York. B. London. C. Paris.18. What kind of hotel will the tourists stay in?A. Three-star ones. B. Four-star ones. C. Five-star ones.19. What will the tourists do at the airport?A. Have breakfast. B. Meet t
9、he travel agent. C. Do some shopping.20. What does the speaker remind the tourists to do in the end?A. Be always on time. B. Take care of their baggage. C. Make a plan in their spare time.第一部分 阅读理解（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。A As the leaves start to change
10、 color and the autumn air turns fresh, sometimes nothing is more appealing than the attraction of a good book. Here are our four top picks for the best books. The Most Fun We Ever Had By Claire Lombardo Doubleday David and Marilyn have been married for more than 40 years. Four kids and decades later
11、, theyre still as in love as the day they met. Lombardo paints an extraordinary picture of a family in what could well be one of the best novels published that year. The Shadow King By Maaza Mengiste W. W. Norton & Company Set during Mussolinis1935 invasion of Ethiopia, The Shadow King focuses on th
12、e female soldiers who take up arms in World WarII. In beautiful prose (散文), Mengiste shines a light on those whose lives are not often noticed. Someone We Know By Shari Lapena Pamela Dorman Books A quiet suburban town is shaken by a series of break-ins and a body that turns up in the trunk of a car
13、in this latest psychological thriller by the author of The Couple Next Door. How are the crimes related? And what does the intruder know? The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 By Garrett M. Graff Avid Reader Press Journalist Grafif puts together an oral history of 9/11 from the perspect
14、ive of nearly everyone involved. Every single line is breathtaking and heartbreaking, weaving together the story of previously unimaginable and tragic events that changed history.21. Which of the following published the book about the army?A. Norton & Company. B. Doubleday. C. Pamela Dorman Books. D
15、. Avid Reader Press. 22. Which author is good at writing the stories of suspense?A. Claire Lombardo. B. Maaza Mengiste. C. Garrett M. Graff. D. Shari Lapena. 23. Which of the following is TRUE about The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11?A. Its about some female soldiers in World War II.
16、B. Its about some true stories in 9/11. C. Its about a journalists experience in 9/11. D. Its about a single tragic event in 9/11. B As a child, Jane Goodall had a natural love for the outdoors and animals. And at age 23, she left for Nairobi, Kenya. There, Jane met famed Dr. Louis Leakey, who offer
17、ed her a job at the local natural history museum. She worked there for a time before Leakey decided to send her to the Gombe Stream Game Reserve in Tanzania to study wild chimpanzees. He felt her strong interest in animals and nature, and her knowledge as well as high energy made her a great candida
18、te to study the chimpanzees. In December 1958, Jane returned home to England and Leakey began to make arrangements for the expedition(考察), securing the appropriate permissions from the government and raising funds. In May 1960, Jane learned that Leakey had gained funding from the Wilkie Brothers Fou
19、ndation. Jane arrived by boat at the Gombe Stream Game Reserve on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika with her mother. The early weeks at Gombe were challenging. Jane developed a fever that delayed the start of her work. Finally, an old chimpanzee named David Greybeard began to allow Jane to watch
20、him. As a high-ranking male of the chimpanzee community, his acceptance meant other group members also allowed Jane to observe. It was the first time that Jane had witnessed David Greybeard using tools. Excited, she telegraphed Dr. Leakey about her observation. He wrote back, Now we must redefine to
21、ol andman or accept chimpanzees as humans.Jane continued to work in the field and, with Leakeys help, began her doctoral program without an undergraduate degree in 1962. At the University of Cambridge, she found herself at odds with senior scientists over the methods she usedhow she had named the ch
22、impanzees rather than using the more common numbering system, and for suggesting that the chimps have emotions and personalities. She further upset those in power at the university when she wrote her first book, My Friends, the Wild Chimpanzees, aimed at the general public rather than an academic au
23、dience. The book was wildly popular, and her academic peers were outraged. Dr. Jane Goodall earned her Ph. D. on February 9, 1966, and continued to work at Gombe for the next twenty years.24.Why did Leakey appoint Jane to Tanzania?A. Jane asked to change her workplace.B. Jane was not suitable for he
24、r previous job.C. Janes abilities and talents were discovered. D. The natural history museum was out of business.25.What does the underlined phrase at odds mean in Paragraph 4?A. Agree.B. Resemble.C. Disagree.D. Coincide.26.In the opinions of the academic peers, what was the value of Janes first boo
25、k?A. A new direction of knowledge.B. A common achievement.C. Worth farther discussion.D. Absolute nonsense.27.What can we learn from Jane Goodall?A. Challenging senior scientists is a must in gaining fame.B. Cooperation is the only key to making significant discoveries.C. Passion and hard work can m
26、ake a difference in scientific research.D. The ability to raise funds counts for achieving great success.C The beauty of the outdoors naturally encourages people to go outside. The drive toward the natural world is present in normal times. Now, as many people are locked indoors, spending hours in fr
27、ont of screens, the pull of watching wind blow branches of neighboring trees is hardly matched. Forest therapy is one way to satisfy the demand while improving personal health and well-being. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, forest therapy is a guided outdoor pra
28、ctice, which encourages people to experience the pleasures of nature through all of their senses and be present in the body. Research on shinrin-yoku began in Japan in the 1980s when leaders there noticed a sharp rise in stress-related illnesses in the country, resulting from people spending more ti
29、me working in technology and other industrial work. Specific settings were created to guide people in outdoor experiences. Research showed forest bathing may help reduce stress, improve attention, and lift moods. Stress raises levels of cortisol, which plays a role in high blood pressure, heart dise
30、ase and headaches. In test subjects, levels of cortisol decreased after a walk in the forest. Trees give off oils called phytoncides that have special properties and may influence immunity(免疫力). Exposure to natural tree oils helps lift depression, lower blood pressure. One study showed a rise in the
31、 number and activity of immune cells, which fight viruses and cancer, among people who spent three days and two nights in a forest compared with people taking an urban trip. This benefit lasted for more than a month after the forest trip! Dont worry if you dont have three days to spend in the forest
32、. A recent study showed spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature improved self-reported health and well-being. It doesnt matter whether the 120 minutes represents one long trip, or several shorter visits to nature. So, even as we are honoring physical distancing, its possible and essential to
33、get outside for 20 minutes every day and enhance our well-being.28. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 imply?A. Interaction between neighbors is rare. B. The beauty of nature is often ignored.C. Peoples urge to be outside is stronger. D. Public physical condition is worsening.29. Why d
34、id Japanese researchers start to study shinrin-yoku?A. To find a way to help people work out. B. To deal with a national health crisis.C. To provide an effective exercise guide. D. To get people away from technology.30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How forest therapy affects the body. B. How
35、long people should stay in nature.C. What long-term stress could cause. D. Whether exposure to forests is helpful.31. What is suggested in the last paragraph?A. Limiting time spent outdoors properly. B. Spending at least 2 hours in nature a day.C. Making a plan to exercise every day. D. Keeping our
36、connection with nature.D Although were surrounded by millions of bricks every day, most of us dont think about them too often. For thousands of years, the humble clay-fired bricks havent changed. Theyre made from natural materials, but there are problems with bricks at every step of their production
37、. Bricks are made from claya type of soil found all over the world. Clay mining is harmful to plant growth. In conventional brick production, the clay is shaped and baked in kilns(窑) mostly heated by fossil fuels, which contributes to climate change. Once made, bricks must be transported to construc
38、tion sites, generating more carbon emissions. With so many bricks produced globally, their impact adds up. Gabriela Medero, a professor at Scotlands Heriot-Watt University, decided to find solutions to that. With her universitys support, Medero set up Kenoteq in 2009. The companys signature product
39、is the K-Briq. Made from more than 90% construction waste, Medero says the K-Briqwhich does not need to be fired in a kilnproduces less than a tenth of the carbon emissions of conventional bricks. With the company testing new machinery to start scaling up production, Medero hopes her bricks will hel
40、p to build a more sustainable world. The K-Briq will be comparably priced to conventional bricks. Additionally, as a new product, the K-Briq has been subjected to strict assessment and authoritative certification. Reusing old bricks is an expensive process and there is no standardized way to check t
41、he strength, safety or durability (耐久性) of recycled bricks. Medero says that K-Briq could solve both these problems. She claims that K-Briq is stronger and more durable than fired clay bricks. Over the next 18 months, Medero plans to get K-Briq machines on-site at recycling plants. This will reduce
42、transport-related emissions because trucks can collect K-Briq when they drop off construction waste, says Medero.32. What inspired Medero to invent the K-Briq?A. The problems with the conventional brick production.B. The outdated style of the conventional bricks.C. The high cost of manufacturing con
43、ventional bricks.D. The poor quality of the conventional bricks.33.Why is the K-Briq production sustainable?A. It wont produce waste. B. It brings no pollution to the air.C. The plants occupy much less land than before.D. The K-Briq is mainly made from construction waste.34.What is the fourth paragr
44、aph mainly about?A. The popularity of the K-Briq. B.The advantages of K-Briq over traditional bricks.C. The special materials used in K-Briq.D. The advanced technology used for K-Briq.35.Why does Medero decide to put K-Briq machines at recycling factories?A. To ensure fewer emissions.B. To speed up
45、the production.C. To lower the production cost.D. To collect more construction waste.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Its Alarming: What Wakes You Up Each Morning?How do you wake up in the morning? If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this: bee
46、p beep beep? 36 Sleep inertia is another term for grogginess(昏睡), which means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping, 37 A recent study says yes. The answer is music. Researchers say alarms that have a melodylike the beginning of this songcan
47、 help people feel fresher in the morning.The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The study subjects answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to, how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up. 38 However, it is early days and m
48、ore work is needed to fully know the answer.So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing grogginess because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a beeping alarm. 39 And is there a kind of music that is best to
49、wake up to? There may be 40 However, no matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters a lot.ACan musical alarms work wonders？BSo, is there a better way to do the trick？CThis can help you fall asleep more quickly and easily.DAlarm sounds that are tune full and easy to
50、hum or sing along with may be good choices.E. The researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert.F. The changes over time between the music tones may help increase a persons attention when waking from sleep.G. That hard, unpleasant sound may be maki
51、ng it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（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。Ice and snow were beating the window and the wind almost swept everything away outside. I 41 how I would get home
52、. The 12-mile route took me up and down steep hills and around 42 turns. I whispered a prayer for 43 .My old green Blazer SUV was doing wonderfully over the 44 roadway. 45 as I climbed one of the steepest and scariest hills, I noticed the tires were slipping, and I decided it was time to 46 to four-
53、wheel drive. Slowly the tires 47 the road, and the top came 48 sight. Unfortunately, I had just made it when the 49 stopped. I pushed and pulled the lever (档杆)nothing happened. I was 50 with snow and ice balls around.Even though I had met no one on this lonely road, I hoped someone might come to 51
54、. After a few minutes, I 52 an old pickup truck. A smiling young man Id never seen before rolled down his window, asking if I needed help. I ensured him I did. Then he showed me how to operate the four-wheel-drive shifting gear (齿轮), locking it into 53 . 54 , I got the Blazer starting. When I thanke
55、d the stranger and asked if he lived around the area, he just said, “Oh, over there.” Do I believe in angels? You 55 !41AwonderedBrealizedCassumedDstated42AsmoothBsharpCsimpleDslight43AlibertyBpriorityCsafetyDrecovery44Aice-coveredBflood-ruinedCbadly-builtDwell-equipped45AButBOrCSoDAnd46AattendBappe
56、alCswitchDlead47Alost control ofBtook charge ofCgot along withDheld on to48AintoBbeyondCoverDfrom49AwindBsnowCvehicleDdriver50AhurtBstuckCengagedDpanicked51AlifeBpowerChelpDmind52AboardedBmissedCcalledDspied53AcomfortBsceneCactionDplace54ABy no meansBIn no timeCIn some wayDIn the meanwhile55AfailBap
57、proveCcountDbet第卷（非选择题）第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。Peking Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater that 56 ( appear) in Beijing in the late 18th century. 57 (combine) music, song, dance and acrobatics (杂技动作) in a lively and colorful display, it
58、is a 58 ( relative) new style of drama, compared to other types of Chinese theater.In the early years of Peking Opera, all the actors were men, 59 the roles of women played by young boys. The stories fell into two main 60 ( category) -wen, or civil theater, which focused on love, marriage and other
59、civilian concerns, and wu,or military theater, which focused on the theme of war and was known for featuring thrilling stage actions.In the first half of the 61 (twenty) century, the most famous actor of Peking Opera was Mei Lanfang, 62 played a key role in popularizing Peking Opera and introducing
60、Chinese theater to the West. Additionally, Mei also took the bold step of taking on female students, which was 63 highly risky and unconventional step at the time.After the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, Peking Opera performances, which dealt with contemporary and revolutionary themes, w
61、ere encouraged. Despite 64 ( it) ups and downs, Peking Opera was revived(复兴) in the 1980s and continues to 65 (perform) today.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，上周末你们班在附近社区的老年人活动中心组织了一次义工活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.陪伴老人，教老人智能手机的生活应用等；2.活动反响。注意：1.写作词汇应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答案卡的相应位置作答。A Significant Voluntar
62、y Activity_第二节 （满分25分）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。 On a beautiful Thursday of this April, Amy and Alan Green took their daughter Abbey out for a walk in the neighborhood. On their way back, Amy picked up a kite for Abbey from the Dollar Tree, blue with rainbowsthere are a lot of rainbows de
63、corating homes around the region these days, which helps make life less dull during the coronavirus pandemic. In the afternoon, Abbey took the kite out for its first flight. At first, the wind was perfect. It took the kite high in the sky. However, suddenly, the wind became much stronger and whipped
64、 the kite out of Abbeys hands in a moment. It sailed farther and farther and finally got stuck on the power lines next to a big tree, wrapping itself over and over again around the wires. Since the kite was too high for them to reach, the Greens could do nothing about it. Worried less about the kite
65、 than the potential danger it might present to the lines, Amy called National Grid to report the incident.About one hour later, Mike, a worker from the power company arrived. He carefully unwound the kite line from the wires. After about 10 minutes effort, he successfully freed it. But unfortunately
66、, as the kite was wrapped so tightly, there was some unpreventable damage. Still, he presented it at the door to Alan Green. As he left, he noticed Abbey took the kite to the backyard. Out of curiosity, he stood there for a while to see how the girl would deal with it. Surprisingly, she dug a hole a
67、nd buried the kite in a shoebox! Even though he could not see the girls face clearly, he knew exactly how sad Abbey could be. He really felt bad for her. And it was at that moment that he decided to do something.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。 The next day, Alan went out to get the mail as
68、usual._ _ _ Deeply moved by this act of kindness, Alan posted the whole story on the Internet_ _录音稿(Text 1)W: Hello, Stephen. Whats the matter? You look worried.M: I remembered to bring my umbrella to school today, but I forgot my watch. What time is it?W: Its a quarter to ten. Oh, I just realized t
69、hat I left my glasses at home. (Text 2)W: How much is it going to cost us to go swimming?M: Well, Im a member at the sports center, so for me its only 5. People who arent members have to pay 2 more.W: So I have to pay more than you. (Text 3)W: Dad, are you going into town this afternoon?M: Probably.
70、 I want to watch the football match first. Why? W: Actually I was wondering if you could get me a magazine.M: No problem. I thought you wanted me to get the dictionary you mentioned the other day. (Text4)M:Sally,youlookexcited.W:Yeah.IsawthenewJamesBondfilmjustnow.YouknowhowJamesBondfilmsare.Lotsof
71、fast-movingadventureandaction.Itsreallyimpressive.M:Iwantedtoseethat,butMarywantedtoseetheromanticfilm.Ialmostfellasleephalfway throughit. (Text 5) W: Jack, I cant believe it! Do you recognize that man over there？M: I think it could be someone we know. Oh! I remember now! Hes the host of that TV gam
72、e show. W: Thats right. Its called Concentrate. I wonder what he is doing here.(Text 6)W: Thank you for calling Dr. Johnsons office. How may I help you?M: Hello. My name is David Wilson, one of Dr. Johnsons patients. I visited him yesterday and now Im calling about the medicine he gave me. I want to
73、 change it to another one.W: Im afraid Dr. Johnson is away from the office to attend a medical meeting. Since it doesnt seem to be an emergency, let me put you through to Dr. Lees office. Shes been taking his job during his absence. (Text 7)M: Marsha just called to ask if we could change the meeting
74、 from Tuesday to Wednesday.W: Oh? Did she tell you the reason?M: Yeah. The sales report expected to arrive yesterday only came in this morning. And she needs time to analyze the data. Besides, she needs to meet an important customer this afternoon. W: Well, Im leaving for a business trip on that aft
75、ernoon, but I can make myself available for an early morning meeting. Would you call her and set a time for the meeting?M: Sure. Ill consult with her as soon as possible. (Text 8)M: My names John Smith. I read your ad for the flat in the newspaper, so I came to see you.W: Mr. Smith, please come in.
76、M: Are you leaving any equipment behind?W: Well, it depends on what I am going to buy. Im going to have gas, so I guess Ill need my gas cooker. Ill take the fridge, too. But Ill probably leave this dishwasher. M: Are there wooden floors in any of the other rooms besides the living room?W: The bedroo
77、m also has wooden floors. Now let me show you the bedroom. M: Oh, I really like the color of the walls. Its a very good choice. W: Im glad you like it. I chose it myself. And there is a nice view from the window. M: OK. I will talk about this with my wife and reply to you later.W: OK. Im looking for
78、ward to hearing from you.(Text 9)M: Jane, there are no tickets for the Black Fox or Moonstar concerts, but my parents have got some for Crowd 5. Do you want to come?W: Yeah, Tom!M: Mum found out about it online. There are posters in town now and adverts on the radio too.W: Sounds great. Whens the co
79、ncert?M: We wanted tickets for 19th June, but there arent any, so we are going on the 23rd instead. The tour ends on the 25th.W: Brilliant. Where are we sitting?M: The seats at the front were really expensive, so Dad got ones on the side. You cant see much on the back.W: I cant wait! Lets talk more
80、after school tomorrow.M: OK. Shall I see you on the playground?W: Fine, Ill be there at 4. I need to go to the library before that and Ive got sports club later, so we cant talk for long.M: No problem.(Text 10)W: Youre about to start a great adventure. This group is taking a 15-day tour of London, P
81、aris and Rome. Your package includes round trip tickets from New York. You also have all hotels in those three capital cities. Hotels have been carefully chosen to be comfortable and be in good positions. These are four-star hotels in the center of each city so youll be able to walk easily to all th
82、e important places of interest. Youll have five days in each of the three cities, including three guided sightseeing tours in each city. Youll have a lot of free time to visit museums, go shopping or just explore interesting places on your own. Breakfast that is coffee or tea, fruit juice and bread
83、included. Also included are three lunches and three dinners in each capital. An agent has been arranged by our travel agency in each of the three cities. Youll be met by them at the airport. This person will accompany you to your hotels and will be available during your entire stay to answer any que
84、stions and help you plan what to do in your spare time. On the last day in each place, youll be taken back to the airport for the next part of your trip. One important thing is to remember to be on time. This is important so we can see everything that has been planned. Please have your baggage ready
85、 by 9 a.m. on each day we travel so we can set out quickly. We hope you enjoy your trip.2020-2021学年度下学期期中考试高二英语答案1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A A篇ADBB篇CCDCC篇CBADD篇ADBAE篇GBEFD完形填空 ABCAA CDACB CDDBD56appeared 57Combining58
86、relatively59with60Categories 61twentieth62who 63a64its65be performed第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）A Significant Voluntary ActivityLast weekend, our class attended a voluntary activity in a community senior center nearby.Some of us entertained the elderly by singing Nanyin and doing magic tricks. Others chatted wi
87、th them. They were overjoyed for our coming and the senior center was full of laughter. Besides, we also taught them how to use smartphones in everyday life, such as showing the health QR code, calling a taxi and making an appointment with the doctor. They were impressed by the convenience technolog
88、y brings.The activity is so meaningful that we all feel rewarded and determined to visit them regularly. The next day, Alan went out to get the mail as usual. To his surprise, there was a new kitea cute robin with beautiful feathers-in the box along with a note written on the National Grids notepape
89、r. I felt bad for your daughter, so I hope this new kite could make her smile,it read. Stay safe and healthy! The note was unsigned. Deeply moved by this act of kindness, Alan posted the whole story on the Internet. Soon, word got back to National Grid, which quickly identified Mike, the worker who
90、had carefully saved the kite from the wires. He told that as he saw Abbey burying the kite, he thought of his own little sister and knew it well that the girl must be extremely sad. So after he left the Greens house for more service calls that afternoon, he stopped by a shop to buy the new kite and sent it to the family. He didnt expect to be recognized, but Alans post led to his identity being revealed, which resulted in the story being shared and liked by millions of people throughout the Internet.