1、2022-2023学年度第一学期质量检测高二英语试题2023. 02注意事项：1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动。用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卞上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对
2、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. Which place does Karen love best?A. The Grand Canyon. B. Las Vegas. C. Hoover Dam. 2. What is the most expensive item? A. The fridge. B. The bed. C. The washing machine.3. How often does the man work out now?A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Four times a we
3、ek.4. What does the woman think of Henrys lifestyle?A. Unhealthy. B. Relaxing. C. Strange. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The womans travel plan. B. The womans choice of career. C. The womans experience in space. 第二节听下面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
4、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. What are the speakers doing now?A. Cycling outdoors. B. Buying some water. C. Playing with kids. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。8. How many
5、colors of wrapping paper does the woman provide?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 9. What is the man dissatisfied with about the mirror?A. Its price. B. Its quality. C. Its packaging.10. Where are the speakers probably?A. At home. B. At a store. C. At a post office.听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。11. Who stayed at home this afte
6、rnoon?A. Marks father. B. Marks sister. C. Marks mother. 12. Why did Mark refuse Jennifers first invitation?A. He already had plans. B. He didnt like spicy food. C. He just received tooth treatment. 13. When is Jennifers birthday?A. On April 19th. B. On April 18th. C. On April 1lth. 听第9段材料, 回答第14至16
7、题。14. How does Jason speak his French now?A. Poorly. B. Fluently. C. Averagely.15. How did Jason learn French? A. By taking one-on-one live lessons. B. By using recorded teaching videos. C. By studying in a language school. 16. Why does the woman want to learn French?A. For future use. B. For work.
8、C. For travel. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What will happen to the elephants?A. Theyll get medical treatment. B. Theyll stop entertaining people. C. Theyll keep staying in the circus. 18. What does Florida Reserve have?A. A land of 500 acres. B. Thirty-five different waterholes. C. Wetlands, grasslands,
9、and a forest. 19. Why are the elephants arranged to live in the refuge?A. To enjoy other animals company. B. To make them learn survival skills. C. To prevent them from dying in the wild. 20. What is the speaker? A. A radio hostess. B. A zoologist. C. A teacher.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
10、, 满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe MetroCard New York, a thin plastic rechargeable card, is a good option if you are planning to take a tour of New York and are looking for a simple and inexpensive way to get around! Which to choose?Depending on your preferences, you can choose among t
11、he following types of cards：l The pay-per-use card：Pay-per-ride MetroCardA metro journey costs $ 3 (single fare), but with a Pay-per-ride MetroCard you will only pay $2. 75. Your card will be charged for each journey you make. Note that a card can be used by up to 4 people-i. e. if you only have one
12、 card in your group of 4 people, you can access the subway or bus by swiping（刷卡）it 4 times. However, if there are 5 of you, you will need a second card：the Pay-per-ride MetroCard can only be swiped 4 times in a row. l The unlimited use payment card：Unlimited Ride MetroCardThe 7-day-unlimited MetroCa
13、rd is valid（有效的）for 7 straight days. It costs $33. If you use public transport often during your stay, it will quickly become profitable! Thats why its the most commonly used card for tourists. The 30-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid for 30 days. It costs $127. You have unlimited swipes on the subwa
14、y and buses for 30 days, and you cant pause it once started. The One-year MetroCard is valid for a whole year, so it is of no interest to tourists. How to use?You have to swipe your MetroCard through the reader and then wait for the display to say “GO”. Unfortunately, this isnt as easy as it sounds
15、at times. As with many other Metro passes, it can be kind of tricky at first, but if you cant get it working, you are not alone. Just watch other people and do what they do. 21. How many Pay-per-ride MetroCardsre needed at least for a group of 6 people?A. 1. B. 2. C. 4. D. 6. 22. Which type of card
16、is the most popular among tourists?A. One-year MetroCard. B. Pay-per-ride MetroCard. C. 7-day-unlimited MetroCard. D. 30-day-unlimited MetroCard. 23. What are new users advised to do with failed card swipes?A. Check the reader. B. Copy successful passengers. C. Wait for help. D. Choose other Metro p
17、asses. BIt is impossible to tell what the future holds. For Nelly Cheboi, the future was guided by her childhood dream of wanting to change the lives of those around her; little did she know that technology would become the gateway for such change. A native of Mogotio, Kenya, Nelly Cheboi grew up in
18、 a run-down house, walked to school barefoot every day, and went to bed hungry every night-something not uncommon for those in her community. Nevertheless, she studied hard and earned a full-ride college scholarship. She had consumed plenty of books growing up, but didnt know a thing about computers
19、. If given a ten page paper in college, Cheboi would choose to hand-write it because she typed too slowly. It was only in Chebois third year of college that she encountered computer sciencea subject she was fascinated by. She learned low technology could serve the economy and realized that, in order
20、 to fix the systems in Kenya that kept people in a cycle of poverty （贫穷）, she could encourage her community to work online. That then became the motivation for TechLit Africa. Founded in 2018, TechLit Africa is Chebois nonprofit organization that provides students in rural Kenya with access to techn
21、ology and the ability to learn fundamental digital skills. Computers are donated, transported to Kenya, and then refurbished（翻新）locally. TechLit Africa provides the compters and curriculum to schools. Schools and parents cover for the costs of local operations. Today, Cheboi is working on ensuring T
22、echLit Africa keeps running, especially in terms of funding. She says that TechLit Africas programs are the highlight of students days-but it is difficult to convince parent , teachers and the county government of the digital economy and how technology can financially support people. “In a way, Tech
23、Lit Africa serves as a bridge to connect two worlds-kids interact, ask questions and imagine what life is like out there while understanding the value of the Internet, ”Cheboi says. In doing so, kids unlock global opportunities and a second chance at a more fulfilling life. 24. Where did Chebois wea
24、kness lie according to paragraph 2?A. Taking care of herself. B. Reading academic books. C. Handwriting papers. D. Using a computer.25. Why did Cheboi decide to establish TechLit Africa?A. To free her community from heavy physical work. B. To encourage online communication among locals. C. To raise
25、funds for uneducated children in poor areas. D. To lift her community out of poverty by the Internet. 26. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Chebois program?A. Its development. B. Its impact. C. Its challenge. D. Its popularity. 27. How does TechLit Africa benefit kids in Africa?A. It ensure
26、s future employment. B. It provides a global perspective. C. It increases chances of traveling. D. It inspires passion for charity. CImagine if it were easy for everyone to get to the seashore, to smell the sea winds and to feel seawater on their skin. Wouldnt it be great if people with walking diff
27、iculty could also get closer to the ocean to enjoy the thrill of a sunset, watching the suns rays light up the waves? The good news is that things are moving in the right direction! In a CDC study, around 14% of adults in the US report a mobility disability, defined as serious difficulty walking or
28、climbing stairs. This can make vacation planning a challenge and put some destinations off-limits. But technology companies like Mobi-mat are making a day at the beach for people with limited mobility a reality. Mobi-mat has developed some exciting innovations like non-slip roll-out accessibility ma
29、ts（垫子）. These function like red carpets at movie premieres（首映）, taking people with special needs right to the seashore. They are made of a fine nylon material that is designed for people who use wheelchairs or may otherwise need a firmer surface to cross the sand. More cities are working to make enj
30、oyment of the beach much more wide-ranging in other creative ways based on regional conditions. The town of Jupiter in Florida has opened up access to its beaches to people who have trouble going up and down stairs via three new wide wooden walkovers. The Miami Herald recently reported on the upcomi
31、ng construction of a wheelchair-accessible beachfront observation platform, and upgraded park with adaptive playground and exercise equipment for people with disabilities in Miami Beach. Inspired by creative innovation, forward-looking policymakers and companies, and the shared demands of disabled p
32、eople who are calling for better access to beautiful beach locations, it seems that many more people of all abilities will be able to head to the beach. 28. What is the good news mentioned in paragraph 1?A. The seashore becomes the hottest destination. B. The ocean environment changes for the better
33、. C. Beaches are more accessible to the disabled. D. Approaching the sea benefits disabled people. 29. What can we learn about the mat from Mobi-mat?A. It offers a firm surface. B. It originates from movies.C. It replaces wheelchairs. D. It functions beneath the sand. 30. What can be inferred about
34、the measures in Jupiter and Miami?A. Theyre well behind schedule. B. They center on ocean protection. C. They need to be more creative. D. Theyre tailored to local conditions. 31. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce a friendly move. B. To recommend a treatment. C. To advertise beautiful
35、 beaches. D. To report findings of a study. DPeople often call music a universal language, but do certain songs really cause the same mental images in our minds? Scientists at Princeton find that while music absolutely can stimulate（激发）similar mental experiences, the results also strongly suggest cu
36、lture is a major factor. A total of 622 people took part in the study. All of the volunteers came from one of three locations：two suburban college towns in the US (one in Arkansas and the other in Michigan), or the rural Chinese village of Dimen. Its worth noting that the main language in Dimen is D
37、ong, a tonal language unrelated to the official language of China. Locals there have little contact with Western media or culture at all. All participants listened to the exact same 32“musical stimuli”which were 60-second cuts of instrumental music. Half of these pieces came from Western music while
38、 the rest came from Chinese music. After hearing, researchers asked the groups about the images they saw in their heads while listening. Incredibly, people from Arkansas and Michigan often described very similar stories, even using the exact same words frequently. Dimen listeners, on the other hand,
39、 envisioned stories that were similar to each other but quite different from the American listeners. More specifically, one track led t Americans seeing a cowboy in the hot desert surveying an empty town. Meanwhile, Chinese participants imagined a man in ancient times reflecting on the loss of a lov
40、ed one. “Theres something about the results thats really surprising, especially because people encounter music in 2022 often in a solitary way, over headphones. But it turns out, its still a shared experience, almost like a shred dream, although not universally shared, ”says Elizabeth Margulis, the
41、study author. The results paint a more complex picture of musics power. Music can generate remarkably similar stories in listeners minds, but it depends on a common set of cultural experiences. So while we imagine music can bring people together, the opposite can also be true-it can distinguish betw
42、een sets of people with a different background or culture. 32. What is the probable reason for Dimen being selected for the study?A. Its unique cultural background.B. Its close contact with US. C. Its complex language system. D. Its long tradition of music. 33. What were the participants required to
43、 do after listening to music?A. Exchange their comments on the scene. B. Imagine musicians original inspiration. C. Describe the picture forming in mind. D. Recall personal music-related stories. 34. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “solitary” in paragraph 4?A. Strange. B. Individu
44、al. C. Outdated. D. Polite. 35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Unbelievable? Musics Effects Go beyond Cultures B. Problem Solved! How Music Brings Us All Together C. Amazing! Cultures Determine Our Preference for Music D. Universal Language? Culture Matters When We Hear M
45、usic 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。全科试题免费下载公众号高中僧课堂Canada is considered one of the most fascinating countries in the world and attracts numerous tourists from all over the world every year. 36 Here are some tips on how to make your trip budget-friendly. Firs
46、t, adopt economical ways to get around. Driving is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to get around Canada. If you live close to Canada, you can drive your own car through customs and border control, or you can rent a car. 37 Though it tends to be slower, tickets are extremely cheap, especi
47、ally when booked in advance. Whats more, you can travel by train across Canada and along the coasts, which is one of the most cost-friendly ways to see the country. 38 These are very popular and inexpensive ways to stay the night. Look for shared rooms rather than entire homes, because sharing the s
48、paces tends to be cheaper. Alternatively, you can stay at hostels. Most hostels have shared bathrooms and kitchen areas, and might have shared bedrooms as well. To have fun, go to music, art, and food festivals. Especially during the summer, most large cities have a variety of outdoor festivals with
49、 free entrance. 39 You can also visit museums, art galleries, and universities. Art and history are extremely important cultural aspects of life in Canada, so there are many free or low-cost museums and galleries to visit. Additionally, most universities offer free tours of their campuses. 40 Keep t
50、hese tips in mind, and even if youre on a tight budget, you can spend time in major cities in Canada, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the unique culture of the country. A. Some of them include small museums or historical landmarks. B. As for accommodation, use home sharing services like Airbnb. C
51、. Domestic tourism industry has also boomed in Canada in recent years. D. Besides, visit local websites to find the best hotels topping tourists list. E. If you are longing for a trip to Canada but on a tight budget, dont worry. F. Take advantage of the opportunity to see local artists and sample Ca
52、nadian cuisine!G. If you dont have a tight schedule, taking the Megabus from city to city is a good choice. 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, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。It was the middle of winter some 30 years ago. I was a young father with three little mouths to 41 . My co
53、llege education, however, didnt help me to 42 a well-paid job. I was working in a woodcutting business for just above the 43 wage. Working outdoors for 8 hours a day had caused my 44 to split（裂开）and bleed at their tips in the cold, dry air. That day at work was harder than normal. We 45 workers. Wor
54、se still, the machines kept breaking down. When the day finally ended, I took off the gloves and 46 my painful hands. The splits were 47 than ever and I had bled through the band-aids again. I tried to 48 my back but it hurt badly. I had never felt that tired and 49 before, wondering why life was so
55、 tough and how long I could keep doing this. I tried to 50 a smile as I got home. My daughter ran up to me merrily, yelled “Daddy! ”, and 51 her little arms around my neck. My heart exploded with 52 . My aches and tiredness disappeared into her 53 . And the joy in my heart 54 the depression away. At
56、 that moment I knew I could continue on and that things would get better. We all have 55 fingers and band-aid days in our lives here. But with love we can make it through them all. 41. A. water B. hold C. feed D. whisper42. A. quit B. offer C. reject D. secure43. A. minimum B. appropriate C. desired
57、 D. original44. A. lips B. legs C. feet D. fingers45. A. trained B. lacked C. motivated D. fired46. A. ignored B. cured C. examined D. washed47. A. worse B. dirtier C. smaller D. nicer48. A. lighten B. protect C. straighten D. shake49. A. homesick B. free C. embarrassed D. down50. A. count on B. put
58、 on C. run after D. show off51. A. reached B. wrapped C. broke D. crossed52. A. sadness B. complaint C. pity D. love53. A. worry B. mind C. hug D. room54. A. drove B. turned C. gave D. scared55. A. flexible B. bleeding C. powerful D. amazing第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母, 写出空缺处单词的正确形式, 每空一词
59、。56. The disease is often_（伴随）by sneezing and fever. 57. Im honored to be a_（见证人）at your wedding ceremony. 58. Founded in 1949, NBA is short for National Basketball_（协会）. 59. We can take action and it is important that we do so without further_（延误）.60. We need to cut down on our gas （消耗）by having fe
60、wer cars on the road. 61. With many tasks to handle, Tom is not a_ for our party at present. 62. After several tests, the scientists drew a c _that the theory was practical. 63. Equipped with professional knowledge, the graduate is q _for the job. 64. The failure wasnt a bad thing; on the c_, it was
61、 a good chance to learn. 65. People were touched by the little girls keeping o_ regardless of difficulties in life. 第三节 （共5小题；每小题1分, 满分5分）阅读下列各句, 在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。66. By the end of last week, enough money_(raise)for the project. 67. It confused her a lot_ she should stick to her own way of li
62、fe or follow theAmerican way. 68. Argentina displayed great team spirit in the final, _(win)the 2022 World Cup. 69. Dont miss the visit to the museum, _is known as Chinese Treasure House. 70. We should creatively solve the problems_(arise)from economic development. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假定你是
63、李华, 你的英国笔友Robin写信表示对中国的美食文化很感兴趣。请你给他写一封回信, 内容包括：1. 推荐一道美食；2. 说明理由。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Robin, _Yours, Li Hua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。The little country schoolhouse was heated by an old-fashioned, pot-bellied coal stove （火炉）. An eight-year-old boy named Glenn
64、 Cunningham had the job of coming to school early each day so that he could use kerosene（煤油）to start the fire and warm the room before his teacher and his classmates arrived. One cold morning, someone mistakenly filled the kerosene container he used with gas, and disaster struck. The class and teach
65、er arrived to find the schoolhouse enveloped in a big fire. Terrified on realizing that Glenn was inside, they rushed in and managed to drag the unconscious（无意识的）little boy out of the flaming building more dead than alive. He had major burns over the lower half of his body and was rushed to a nearby
66、 county hospital. From his bed, the seriously burned, half-conscious little boy faintly heard the doctor talking to his heart-broken mother. The doctor told his mother that her son would surely die-which might be for the best, really-for the terrible fire had ruined the lower half of his body. From
67、the waist down, Glenn had no ability to move at all. His thin, scarred legs just hung there, all but lifeless. But the brave boy didnt want to die. Glenn made up his mind that he would survive. And somehow, to the amazement of the physician, he did survive. Returning home, Glenn was seen either in a
68、 wheelchair or in bed. One sunny day his mother wheeled him out into the yard to get some fresh air. Over the grass and the strong white fence bordering their lot, he watched other boys playing joyfully. He couldnt help looking back on the happy days before the disaster. With his thoughts wandering
69、back to those old golden memories, this brave little boy made up his mind. 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。Instead of sitting there, he threw himself from the wheelchair. _Glenn began to run to school. _2022-2023学年度第一学期质量检测高二参考答案及评分标准第一部分 听力1-5 ABCAC 6-10 ACBCB 11-15 BCABA 16-20 ABCCA 第二部分 阅读
70、第一节21-23 BCB 24-27 DDCB 28-31 CADA 32-35 ACBD 第二节36-40 EGBFA 第三部分 语言运用第一节41-45 CDADB 46-50 CACDB 51-55 BDCAB 第二节56. accompanied 57. witness 58. Association 59. delay 60. consumption 61. available 62. conclusion 63. qualified 64. contrary 65. optimistic第三节66. had been raised 67. whether 68. winning 6
71、9. which 70. arising第四部分 写作第一节Dear Robin, Im more than delighted to know that youre interested in Chinese food. It has a long history with distinct cuisine types in different areas. As a food lover, here I highly recommend Kung Pao Chicken. Cooked with chicken breast, roasted peanuts and small piece
72、s of dried tofu, Kung Pao Chicken not only tastes delicious but does good to your health as well. Also, this dish is quite casy to make and can be adapted to individual tastes. If youre in the mood for something healthy, this is a great choice!Yours,Li Hua 第二节Instead of sitting there, he threw himse
73、lf from the wheelchair. Glenn pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He worked his way to the fence. With great effort, he raised himself up on the fenceThen he began dragging himself along the fence, determined that he would walkHe started to do this every day until he wore
74、a smooth path all around the yard beside the fenceThere was nothing he wanted more than to develop life in those legsUltimately through his daily massages, his iron persistence and his resolute determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk haltingly（断断续续）, then to walk by himse
75、lf - and then - to runGlenn began to walk to school, then to run to school, to run for the sheer joy of runningLater in college he made the track teamStill later in Madison Square Garden this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run - this d
76、etermined young man, DrGlenn Cunningham, ran the worlds fastest mile!听力原文Text 1W：Why dont we put on some music?M：Now? I dont think it a good idea. My sister is taking a nap now. The music will wake her up. W：Then lets play chess. M：OK. Text 2W：Why is the traffic on this street so busy? We can hardly
77、 walk to the other side. M：I think it may be because its the shopping area. Text 3W：Mike, I passed my English exam with flying colors. Im so excited. M：Thats great! But I failed to pass a math exam again. W：Hey, cheer up. Math is difficult for many people. I just wish that I could get a C. Text 4W：I
78、m getting worried about Jennifer. All she talks about these days is her volleyball team and all she does is practice. M：Her grades went down. Lets try to find her after dinner and talk about the problem with her. Text 5M：Here you are at last! Youre half an hour late, you know. Its ten already. What
79、happened?W：Im awfully sorry to have kept you waiting so long. My watch stopped and I didnt know. I certainly need to buy a better one. Text 6M：Its a really beautiful stamp. Anna, do you like collecting stamps?W：Not really. I just like collecting things about Chinese culture. I often ask my Chinese p
80、en pals to send me stamps, pictures and postcards made in China. What about you?M：I dont collect stamps. But my grandfather liked collecting stamps when he was alive. He had many stamps. W：Where are the stamps now?M：Now my father keeps the stamps. They often remind him of my grandfather. They meana
81、lot to him. Text 7M：Im a bit bored today. What about going to a movie?W：I dont feel like going to a movie today. I did that just yesterday. I was actually thinking about going to a farm. Do you want to go with me?M：Certainly. But what can we do on the farm?W：We can ride a horse. We can also pick app
82、les. There is also a river where we can go fishing. M：Thats great. I especially want to ride a horse today. But is the farm far away?W：It usually takes about one and a half hours to get there by bus. But we can use Dads car today. It can save us about an hour. M：Great!Text 8M：Hello, may I speak to M
83、r. or Mrs. Baker, please?W：This is Mrs. Baker speaking. M：Hello, Mrs. Baker. This is Mr. Chin, Timothys English teacher. Im calling because Timothy is struggling in English. W：He isnt doing well? This is really upsetting. He must study harder. I will talk to him about that immediately. M：Actually, I
84、m calling to offer my assistance. Timothy is working hard in class, but he needs some extra help. If he could stay after class on Mondays and Wednesdays, Id be able to help him improve. Would it be OK for him to stay after school on those days?W：Definitely. Thank you so much for offering help! I wil
85、l talk to Timothy today and hellstart staying after school next week. Thank you for your concern!M：Its my pleasure. I enjoy having Timothy in my class. Text 9W：Tom, what are you reading?M：Im reading Never Too Late. Its about an old ladys way of re-entering college. Ive already finished about two hun
86、dred pages of it. W：So when did the old lady go back to college?M：In the year 1999. She was already 84 years old then. Three years later, she succeeded in graduating from the college at the age of 87. W：Thats really amazing. So when did she first go to college?M：In 1936. She entered the same college
87、 called Smith College that year. But she dropped out of school a year later. W：Didnt she like her college life then?M：Of course she liked her college life. She dropped out of college because her father thought that women should not receive a college education. So she was asked to work and help suppo
88、rt her family. W：She must have been very sad. M：Yes. So do you want to read the book?W：Yes. And I also want to introduce it to my students. I think they all should read it. Text 10W：With so many children waiting for Christmas morning to open their presents, there are also some children who will not
89、get any presents. Luckily, lots of kind people try to help the families in need. One of them is an 81-year-old man called Jim Annis. He has made toys for kids from poor families in the past 51 years. Every year, the old man makes wooden toys and gives away about 300 of them to the needy children in
90、his area. He gets some wood from his neighbors and pays for other things needed to make toys himself. It costs him as much as $1, 000 each year. However, to him, making kids happy is more important than the money. Some people always ask Jim how much he gets paid for ma king the toys. He tells them his pay is the smiles he sees on the kids faces. And he says that makes him continue doing this until he cant.
