海南省儋州市第一中学2020_2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题202012260128.doc

1、海南省儋州市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题（满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 注意事项：1答题前在答题卡上填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上，答题卡密封线内不准答题。第一部听力(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l.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有l0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. Wha

2、t troubles the man?A. The phone rings. B. The poor service. C. The TV noise. 2. What is Jacks house like?A. It is small. B. It is messy. C. It is clean. 3. Which shirt will the man probably wear?A. The blue one. B. The orange one. C. The white one. 4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Rest a

3、t home. B. Go outdoors. C. Watch a football match. 5. What does the woman mean?A. She will take a boat tour. B. She will work on the ship. C. She will be busy this summer. 第二节（ 共15小题；每题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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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

4、的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What was the man doing?A. Making a plan. B. Having a party. C. Calling his friend. 7. Who is the woman probably?A. The mans friend. B. The mans neighbor. C. A policewoman. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What happened to the woman this morning?A. She got up late. B. S

5、he lost her bike. C. She quarreled with her brother. 9. How did the woman go to school today?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 10. What did the woman leave at home?A. Her wallet. B. Her keys. C. Her schoolbag. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. How many tickets does the woman want?A. 2. B. 3. C. 5. 12. When

6、 should the woman arrive at the theater?A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:15. 13. What does the woman want to know about at last?A. Information about Childrens Club. B. The prices of the tickets. C. The show time. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What is the man doing?A. Doing a survey. B. Applying for a job

7、. C. Sharing his reading habits. 15. What does the woman spend two or three hours every week doing?A. Reading newspapers. B. Reading textbooks. C. Reading novels. 16. What is the woman busy doing at night these days?A. Preparing for an exam. B. Reading novels. C. Taking a class. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小

8、题。17. Whom does London Teenagers Help raise donations for?A. Children. B. Women. C. Old people. 18. How many people were killed in the great floods?A. At least 242. B. About 5,000. C. Around 18,600. 19. What are the flood victims badly in need of?A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Water. 20. How can people con

9、tact London Teenagers Help?A. By writing letters. B. By going to the office directly. C. By phone or through the Internet. 第二部分：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）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项的标号涂黑。AThe Nobel Prize is considered one of the most recognizable and admirable awards

10、 possible, honoring people of the world for their outstanding achievements in different fields. Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 to a family of engineers in Stockholm, Sweden. Nobel as a young man studied with Nikolai Zinin, a well-known chemist. In 1850, he met Ascanio Sobrero, the inventor of nitrogl

11、ycerin (炸药) in Paris. Interested in its unpredictable nature of exploding under pressure or heat, Nobel started to find a way to control it and make a usable explosive(炸药). In 1857 he applied for his first patent (专利), an English patent for a gas meter. After years of efforts, in 1867, at the age of

12、 34, Nobel invented dynamite(炸药), which is much easier and safer to control than nitroglycerin. Dynamite was an immediate business success and it was patented in the US and the UK and was widely used in mining. During his lifetime, Nobel invented and patented various explosives. He built up his weal

13、th from his 355 inventions, from which dynamite was the most important. When Alfreds brother Ludwig died in 1888, a French newspaper mistakenly published Alfreds obituary (讣告). Reading his own obituary, Nobel was disappointed to find out his public image(形象). The newspaper strongly blamed(责备) Nobel

14、for inventing dynamite, giving him the nickname of “the merchant of death” and saying “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday. ”To Alfred, this obituary was a warning. He spent his lifetime alone inventing things and was deeply c

15、oncerned with how he would be remembered. This unfortunate event inspired him to make changes in his will(遗嘱), so as to improve his public image, and to be remembered for a good cause. In 1895, one year before his death, Nobel made the last will, saying clearly that his wealth would be used to creat

16、e a series of prizes for those who have made great contributions to mankind in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. To widespread astonishment, Dr. Alfred Nobel gave away 94% of his total wealth to found the five Nobel Prizes. 21. According to Paragraph 2, what led to N

17、obels outstanding achievements? A. The valuable help from his family. B. The strong desire to make money. C. His great curiosity and devotion to science.D. His lifetime dream of achieving success. 22. What was Alfred Nobels attitude towards the newspapers obituary? A. Supportive. B. Upset. C. Optimi

18、stic. D. Satisfied23. Why did Nobel give away most of his wealth to set up the Nobel Foundation? A. To improve his public image. B. To publish his findings of scientific research. C. To be remembered as the “Merchant of Death”. D. To prove the importance of his inventions. BYou probably know who Mar

19、ie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(18601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked f

20、or peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(19071964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exis

21、t today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor(1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could no

22、t find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(19132005)On December 1,1955，in Montgomery,

23、 Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.24

24、. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her community background.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her social work.25. What was the reason for Sandra Day OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. The discrimination against women.C. H

25、er little work experience in court.D. The poor financial conditions.26. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams. B. Rosa Parks.C. Rachel Carson.D. Sandra Day OConnor 27. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.

26、 B. They are truly creative.C. They are peace-lovers. D. They are pioneers. CThe long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with cameras and mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs. Angus is a major part of operations at Alexanders indoor

27、 robot farm, about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponic（水栽的） system that grows plants without soil. The plants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.This kind of farm uses

28、 much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job for Angus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to complete its work. But t

29、he robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, w

30、here he worked on robotics at the companys Google x project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.Iron Oxs website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also said the growing method is up to 30 times more productive t

31、han growing crops on land.Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a more consistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are e

32、ating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive in stores.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit the company to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.28. How does Angus work in the farm?A. It provides a c

33、ontinuous flow of water for the plants.B. It directs other robots to work in the farm.C. It is in charge of transferring plants.D. It works on collecting vegetables.29. What do we know about Alexander?A. He started a company studying robotics with Binney.B. He used to work on robotics at Google.C. H

34、e works on collecting crops when they are ready.D. He started Iron Ox by himself.30. Whats the advantage of Alexanders farm?A. It uses less water but produces more.B. The vegetables from this farm are more nutritious.C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.D. The vegetables from this farm se

35、ll in higher price.31. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to US CitiesB. Robot Farm, the Future of the AgricultureC. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on RoboticsD. Hydroponic System, the New Way of FarmingDMirroring body la

36、nguage is a way to bond and to build understanding. It is a powerful tool that we use without even knowing it.The most obvious forms of mirroring are yawning and smiling. When you see someone yawn, you are likely to yawn immediately. Smiling is also pretty contagious-seeing a smiling person makes yo

37、u want to smile too.Mirroring body language is a nonverbal way to say “I am like you, I feel the same”. Research shows that people who experience the same feelings are likely to trust, understand and accept each other.Women have the natural ability to pick up and understand body signals. Therefore,

38、it is not surprising that a woman is more likely to mirror another woman than a man is to mirror another man. Thats why women are regarded as better talkers, even if they might not really have more close friends.It is interesting that when a man tries to mirror a womans body language while she is ta

39、lking, he may seem to her as caring, intelligent and attractive.Mirroring body language is an excellent way to build trust and understanding quickly. If you want to set up a connection with a new person, mirror his or her gestures, sitting position, tone of voice and talking pace. This will make the

40、m feel that there is something about you that they like.While mirroring body language gains you acceptance, you still need to take into consideration your relationship with the person you are mirroring. If you are in a lower social position and are mirroring the body language of your boss, he will v

41、iew you as arrogant. However, if you want to defeat those who are trying to prove superior to you, mirroring their body language will help defeat them and change their position.32. What does the underlined word “contagious” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Being gentle to people around.B. Powerful to show one

42、s feelings.C. Attractive to the others.D. Affecting each other.33. When copying others body language, one usually can _.A. send wrong messagesB. win others acceptanceC. hide true feelingsD. avoid misunderstanding34. What might happen if you try to mirror your bosss body language?A. You will seem una

43、cceptably proud.B. It will help to soften his position.C. You will appear very attractive.D. It will be a good way to build trust.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. It is important to copy the others gestures.B. Why women are regarded as better talkers.C. Men is not good at nonverbal communica

44、tion.D. Mirroring body language can be a useful tool.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。 36 However, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided. The following are ways to deal with stress. 37 Running, walking, playing tennis,

45、 and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. You should make every effort to get enough rest and eat well. If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. 38 Schedu

46、le time for both work and entertainment. Dont forget, play can be just as important to your health as work. 39 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do something you enjoy. Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to

47、do, and not enough time”. Make a list of everything you have to do. 40 Remember: do one thing at a time, and check off each task it is completed.A. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. B. Trying releasing the pressure through exercise is probably a good choice. C. You

48、d better get into good living habits.D. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should see a doctor. E. It is impossible to live completely free of stress. F. Stress can influence peopled thoughts and feelings.G. Set out to do the most important task first. 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小

49、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、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。Brenda Bongos was a girl with one big ambition- to play the drums in a band. But a(n) obstacle（障碍）lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a 41 , Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to lots of 42 people in a ca

50、re home. The sound of beating drums would really annoy them. Brenda was 43 . She always tried to find a way of practicing her drums without 44 other people. But without success. However, 45 to practice as much as she could, Brenda tried all kinds of ways. One day, while watching a science documentar

51、y, she heard that 46 cannot travel in space without air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a 47 astronaut. So Brenda built a space 48 connected with a machine, which drew out all air. Inside was a set of drums. Once inside, Brenda 49 the machine and played like mad! It wasnt long befor

52、e she had become 50 . Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. 51 -afterwards she started giving concerts out of the bubble. 52 , Brenda became a real musical astronaut as the government asked her to be part of a space journey, and had gone far beyond her first 53 of playing drums in a

53、band. When asked how she had 54 all this, she said, If those old people next-door hadnt mattered so much to me, I wouldnt have gone to such 55 to find a solution, and none of this would have ever happened. 41. A. match B. talks C. band D. scene 42. A.elderly B. local C.sick D. poor 43. A. delightful

54、 B. respectful C. awful D. wonderful44. A. waking B. bothering C. embarrassing D. reaching45. A. scared B. thrilled C.encouraged D. determined 46. A. soundB.light C. air D. heat 47. A. classicalB. musicalC. medical D. physical 48. A. bag B.container C. bubble D. aircraft 49. A. held on B. put on C.

55、got on D. turned on50. A. famous B. skillful C. mature D. confident 51. A. Hardly B. Swiftly C. Rarely D. Shortly 52. A. Finally B. Generally C.Suddenly D. Fortunately 53. A. effort B. ambition C.performance D. attempt 54. A. gained B. done C. achievedD. got55. A. classes B. places C. difficulties D

56、. lengths 第二节 语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。On September 8, 2020 Chen Wei was awarded a medal of the Peoples Hero for 56_ _(she) work in the fight against COVID-19. Born in 1966 in Lanxi, Zhejiang Province, Chen Wei was a hard-working student. She was so remarkable

57、that she 57_ _(recommend) for admission to Tsinghua University, 58_ _is the top university in China. Upon 59_ (obtain) her doctorate in 1998, she became a 60_ _ (commit) military（军事的） medical scientist in Beijing. On Jan. 23, 2020 China locked down Wuhan to stop the spread of the infectious disease.

58、 Chen Wei was sent there to focus on vaccine（疫苗）development. Chen and her team insisted 61 developing the vaccine and protective medicine. When facing difficulties, she never 62 (acknowledge) defeat. As 63 consequence, she made great 64 (achievement) in COVID-19-related basic research and developmen

59、t of vaccine and protective medicine, all of which will 65_ _ (apparent) benefit us in the near future. 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。近几年，我校禁止学生在校内使用手机，请给你的英国朋友Peter写一封信谈谈你对校内禁止学生使用手机的利弊之处，并表达你对这一措施的看法。注意：1、80词左右；2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、字体工整，卷面整洁。Dear Peter,_ Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）读下面短文，

60、根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事 Growing up, we didnt have much money. Actually, we had very little. We lived in a small house with holes in the floor. We wore old clothes and had little food. With three little mouths to feed, my daddy worked as a gatekeeper in a middle school and then farmed our own small fi

61、eld until dark. Daddy provided the best he could for us and mama made our clothes on her old sewing machine. We could have easily applied for welfare(福利), but my parents wouldnt think of it. Our family was full of love and proud of hard work Then I was in the third grade, in Mrs. Harpers class. One

62、day, Mrs. Harper brought a huge box of toys to school to give to “poor” children. Everyone was invited to bring some of his or her own toys from home to put in the box. Needless to say. I had hardly any toys of my own to offer. My eyes got big the next day when I looked into that box. It was like a

63、dream world to me so many colorful toys! Clearly, Mrs. Harper saw the curious look on my face, and although I never asked with a smile, she let me pick out two toys for myself from the box. I was so thankful and thought that I was the luckiest girl in the whole world! When I got home. I couldnt wait

64、 to show mama what I brought from the school. She admired the toys and asked where I got them. I told her about the box for the poor children and that Mrs. Harper had let me pick two toys from the box！Mama thought for a few seconds and said in a very sweet way, “Nono, You cant keep these two toys.”P

65、aragraph 1:Mama explained to me that those toys were for “poor” children. _ _Paragraph 2: Mrs. Harper said she understood what mama meant. _ _2020-2021学年度第一学期高二年级英语第一次月考试题答案听力1-5 CBCBC 6-10 BBABC 11-15 CAAAA 16-20 CAABCText 1M: Would you mind turning down the TV a bit? Im answering the phone. W: Not

66、 at all. Text 2M: Look around! There are dirty plates and cups everywhere in Jacks house!W: Yes. It looks as if we were away. Doesnt it bother him to live in such a mess? Text 3M: Mom, I cant find my orange shirt. How do you like the blue shirt? Shall I wear it to my friends party or shall I wear th

67、e white one? W: I dont think the blue one is as good as the white one. M: OK. Text 4W: If I were you, I wouldnt stay at home on such a sunny day. M: But I got hurt in a football match last week. Text 5M: I wont be able to take a vacation this summer. I have to work. W: Guess were in the same boat. T

68、ext 6W: Excuse me. Could you please turn down the music? I cant go to sleep!M: Oh. Is that better? W: A little better. It is about midnight. M: Ah, come on. Its still early. Its my birthday, so I asked a few friends over and its Sunday tomorrow. W: But Ive got to get up early tomorrow. I have someth

69、ing important to do in the morning. There should be no noise after 11:00. So if youre going to continue, Ill have to call the police. M: Oh, all right. Dont be angry. Text 7M: You look upset. Whats wrong with you? W: Well, I overslept, and when I got up, my brother was taking a shower in the bathroo

70、m. M: Oh, no!W: After he got out of the bathroom, I took a quick shower and got dressed. By the time I arrived at the bus station, the bus had already left. M: What a bad luck!W: I had to go back home to ride my bike. M: Oh, what a poor girl!W: Then, when I got to school, I realized that I had left

71、my schoolbag at home. Text 8M: Westbury Theater. Can I help you? W: Yes. Id like to book some tickets for the play for children, Cinderella. M: When would you like to go? W: The afternoon of the seventh of April. How much are they? M: 12.50 each. Children under sixteen pay only 8.25 if theyre with a

72、n adult. W: All right. Id like tickets for two adults and three children please. Can you tell me who is in it? M: Cinderella is played by Sophie Mcshera. W: And the show starts at 3:15, doesnt it? M: Thats right, but you need to arrive at 2:30 to get your tickets. W: OK. Thanks. Can you tell me abou

73、t your Childrens Club on Saturday mornings? M: Call 7722801 and theyll give you the information. W: Great. I will get in touch with them at once. Thanks. Text 9W: Hello. M: This is Danny Jackson from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions? W: Sure. M: Do you read any newspapers a

74、nd if so, which ones? W: I read New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. M: About how many hours do you spend in reading newspapers every week then? W: About two or three. M: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and, if so, what type? W: Well, novels are my favorite but, to tell you the truth, I

75、have not read one in quite a while. I am taking a class at night, so the only books I have been reading lately are textbooks. M: And how long do you spend in reading textbooks per week? W: Not enough. I guess four or five hours. M: Thanks for your help. W: Youre welcome. Text 10W: Dear Shirley, Im w

76、riting to you on behalf of London Teenagers Help. Our group is an organization that raises donations for children who suffer in natural disasters. We have been working to help make a difference in their lives. A few days ago, great floods attacked Bangladesh killing at least 242 people, destroying c

77、rops and houses. At least 5,000 were injured and 186,000 were left homeless. The suffering of the people is extreme. They are badly in need of clothes, shelters and schools. Today, we do hope that you would be kind enough to help those children by sending the most generous donation. We look forward

78、to whatever support you can provide. Thank you in advance for your generosity and kind support. If you want more information about our organization, you may visit www. Reading London teenagers help. com online or contact us by phone at 88909998. You can make a donation online. Yours, Sarah第二部分 阅读理解A

79、篇21-23答案：CBAB篇 24D 25B 26B 27.DC篇28-31 C B A AD篇32. D 词义猜测题。根据后文中的seeing a smiling person makes you want to smile too.可知，看到一个微笑的人也会让你想要微笑。由此可知，微笑具有感染性，可以让人们相互影响。划线单词意思为“相互影响”。 。33. B 推理判断题。根据第三段内容Mirroring body language is a nonverbal way to say “I am like you, I feel the same”. Research shows that

80、people who experience the same feelings are likely to trust, understand and accept each other.可知，身体语言镜像是一种非语言方式来表达“我和你一样，我有同样的感觉”。研究表明，有同样感受的人更容易相互信任、理解和接受。由此可推知，模仿别人的肢体语言往往能赢得别人的认可。34. A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中If you are in a lower social position and are mirroring the body language of your boss, he will vie

81、w you as arrogant(狂妄).可知，如果你的社会地位较低，却模仿老板的肢体语言，他会认为你很傲慢。由此可知，如果你试图模仿老板的肢体语言，你会显得傲慢。35. D主旨大意题。根据第一段内容Mirroring body language is a way to bond and to build understanding. It is a powerful tool that we use without even knowing it.可知，身体语言镜像是一种联系和建立理解的方式。它是我们在不知不觉中使用的强大工具。结合文章还说明了模仿身体语言是一种非语言方式来表达“我和你一样

82、，我有同样的感觉”。研究表明，有同样感受的人更容易相互信任、理解和接受。并说明了不同性别、关系的人对他人模仿自己肢体语言的看法。由此可知，这篇文章的主旨是模仿身体语言是一个有用的工具。七选五36-40 E B D A G 【答案】41-45 CABBD 46-50 ABCDA 51-55 DABCD 语法填空：56 . her 57. was recommended 58. which 59.obtaining 60. committed 61. on 62. acknowledged 63. a 64.achievements 65. apparently 应用文：续写：【答案】Mama e

83、xplained to me that those toys were for poor children. She took me by the hand and showed me around our house and said that we had a house to live in and that we had enough to eat. Above all, we had a family and we loved each other. We were not poor at all. But there were many children who didnt. Th

84、ey were the people who really needed the toys. Eventually she asked me to take the two toys back to school and put them in Mrs. Harpers box.Mrs. Harper said she understood chat mama meant. And after school, she took me and some of my classmates to the street to hand out those toys. When I saw the smiles on the faces of those homeless children, I began to understand what mama had told me. Mama was long gone. But her words have stayed with me all the time.