1、山东省潍坊市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题2021. 5注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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，并标在试卷的相应位置
2、。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. Where probably are the speakers?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In an office. 2. What does the woman remind the man to do?A. Meet Prof. Lee. B. Revise the report. C. Hand in the report. 3. What time does the womans watch show?A. 7: 20. B. 7: 30. C
3、. 7: 50. 4. How much does an adult ticket cost?A. Two dollars. B. Four dollars. C. Six dollars. 5. Why does Bruce refuse the womans request?A. He is in a hurry to work. B. His car is being repaired. C. The airport is 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
4、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. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Ticket seller and passenger. C. Shop assistant and customer. 7. What will the man give his sister?A. A handkerchief. B. A hand
5、bag. C. An air ticket. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does Karen want to find a new apartment?A. She found a new job in the suburbs. B. The current one is in poor condition. C. The current one is far from her office. 9. What is Karen probably going to do first?A. Go to the newspaper stand. B. Visit some apar
6、tments for rent. C. Check the online advertisements. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An English class. B. A foreign teacher. C. Their future plans. 11. Whats Mr. Hopkins like?A. Cautious. B. Strict. C. Learned. 12. What does the womans mother probably do?A. Shes a
7、cook. B. Shes a teacher. C. Shes a translator. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is Grace most probably talking to?A. Her coach. B. Her husband. C. Her colleague. 14. When will Jake probably go cave diving? A. In a week. B. In a few weeks. C. In a couple of months. 15. What does Jake say about extreme sports
8、?A. They wont hurt people. B. They can prove he is brave. C. They are interesting and challenging. 16. What will Grace probably prefer to do?A. Stay at home. B. Go ice climbing. C. Go shopping in a mall. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What was the passers-bys attitude toward the speakers behavior?A. Supporti
9、ve. B. Puzzled. C. Thankful. 18. Why did the speaker decide to wash the cars?A. To earn some pocket money. B. To do a good deed for car owners. C. To set a good example to his friends. 19. How did the speaker finish cleaning the cars?A. By cooperating with his friends. B. By working with the car own
10、ers. C. By attracting strangers to join him. 20. What did the speaker get in the end?A. A lot of money. B. A precious medal. C. The joy of helping others. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMOTHER EARTH NEWS GUIDE TO VEGETABLE GARDENINGFor years, millions
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16、$ 8. 37C. $ 25. 9D. $ 19. 5323. What is this text?A. A short story. B. An introduction to a book. C. A book review. D. An advertisement for a book. B As a teenager in the 1990s, Melissa Blake was interested in fashion. Unfortunately, fashion wasnt much interested in her. Blake, who has a genetic bon
17、e and muscle disorder and stands a little under 4 feet tall, couldnt find jeans or dresses in her size. Paging through magazines, she didnt see a single person like her. “That would have been a game changer for me,” says Blake, who had 26 surgeries before age 17 to treat her Freeman-Sheldon syndrome
18、.So far，Blake, 39, has spent her adult life trying to make up for that. She is a disability-rights activist as well as a freelance (自由职业) writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times and Glamour, but she gained a national following in 2019 after clapping back at people who made ugly comments
19、 about her online.l To gimswrBlake posted a new selfie( 自拍) every day. “Some selfies were serious, like the ones where I talked about disabilities or how I was feeling on not-so-good days. Some were fun and silly, but each was a celebration，and each carried a message. However, some people said that
20、I should be banned from posting photos of myself because Im too ugly. I feel like every time I post a selfie or share something about my life as a disabled woman, it is representation to fight that,”Blake told WBUR.Her fans went wild, calling Blake a goddess and a powerful: woman. Among her fans is
21、Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams, which displays fashion for people with disabilities. Last fall, Scheier asked Blake to be one of the events 24 models.“It was a little scary,” Blake says of modeling. But shes glad she took the challenge. “When disabled people are included, it
22、sends a message that we should get a seat at the table in all aspects of life.”24. Why did fashion show little interest in Blake? A. She failed to follow the fashion. B. She experienced many surgeries. C. Her jeans and dresses were not appropriate. D. Her image was greatly affected by her disability
23、. 25. What made Blake popular with her fans nationwide?A. Her busy life despite her disability. B. Her admirable job as a freelance writer. C. Her brave fight against unkind comments. D. Her good reputation as a disability-rights activist. 26. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refe
24、r to?A. Posting a selfie every day. B. Talking about her disability. C. Sharing her negative feelings. D. Banning her from posting selfies. 27. What can we learn from Blakes story?A. Courage breaks down barriers.B. It is rewarding to try new things. C. The simplest way is the best way.D. Experience
25、is the mother of wisdom. CIn 1910, the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a boy charged with staring at many pieces of metal and opening a valve (阀门) to release the built-up pressure all day. Needless to say, he got incredibly bored. One day, the boss walked in and the boy was nowhere to be found.
26、Yet the pump ran just as it should. The “lazy” boy had designed a mechanized (机械化的) release and won his freedom. The first generation of the automatic steam engine was born. The boys behavior reflects a deeper truthlaziness can drive innovation. However, our culture teaches by example that our worth
27、 depends on how industrious we are, so we work even harder to produce even more. Until ten years ago, daydreaming and mind- wandering were still associated with unhappiness. This judgment has an almost ancient history. Laziness was declared a moral failing, and its cure lay in hard work. m But recen
28、tly, theres one big paradox (悖论): The harder we work，the less productive we are. “The trouble is that, without any time to refresh and recharge, we are less efficient, make more mistakes, and get less engaged with what were doing, ” says Tony Schwartz, head of the Energy Project. This forced sustain
29、ed focus leads to selective attention, which can prevent you from generating fresh solutions and ideas. Studies show that taking breaks and allowing your thoughts to wander can help you refocus, gain fresh perspective, and make new connections between ideas. During this epidemic of overwork, how can
30、 we make our labor more meaningful and our lives more fulfilling? Perhaps we could do with a healthy amount of deliberate day-dreaming. So maybe this week，notice when you have some downtime in your day, or some white space in your calendar. Instead of filling the space with more work or more digital
31、 distractions, step back, and be, in the words of poet Mary Oliver, “idle and blessed.”28. What do we know about the boy in paragraph 1? A. He played games every day. B. He was charged with his laziness. C. His behaviour made his boss annoyed. D. His boredom contributed to his invention. 29. What do
32、es the underlined word “industrious” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Intelligent. B. Hardworking. C. Determined. D. Straightforward. 30. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?A. Extra breaks bring trouble. B. More efforts boost productivity. C. Proper relaxation inspires creativity. D. Forced sustai
33、ned focus improves efficiency.31. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Go ahead, take a breakB. Daydream less, do more C. Failure results from lazinessD. Hard work leads to innovationDFarms are battlefields, forcing growers to fight against greedy pests and aggressive weeds in never- endin
34、g, costly campaigns that often involve chemical weapons. Those weapons also harm innocent bystanders such as bees and fish. Now, a study charts impressive shifts in recent decades as U. S. farmers have changed their types of pesticides. Birds and mammals have been affected less, whereas pollinators
35、are suffering. The toxic (有毒的) impact on land plants has also increased sharply, likely because farmers are using increasing kinds of chemicals to fight weeds that have become resistant to common herbicides( 除草剂). As a research shows, in recent decades, the amount of pesticides used in the United St
36、ates has gone down by about 40% . But active ingredients have become more powerful. For example, fast-acting pesticides are very toxic. Some require as lite as 6 grams per hectare, compared with several kilograms of the older pesticides. Ralf Schulz, an ecotoxicologist, wondered whether overall toxi
37、city in the ecosystem had changed. A few studies had looked at certain compounds and organisms, but nothing had been done on a national scale. Schulz and colleagues started with U. S. Geological Survey data on self- reported pesticide use by U. s. farmers from 1992 to 2016. They also gathered toxici
38、ty data from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on those same compounds-381 in all, The good news is that total toxicity decreased more than 95%, for birds and mammals from 1992 to 2016, largely because of the phaseout (逐步停止) of older pesticides. Toxicity for fish declined by less- about one-
39、third. Schulz hopes more researches will help policymakers and others think more about the complexity of pest and weed control, and wild species, in order to reduce unintentional harm. The rising toxicity in plants could lead to less diverse habitat and food resources that eventually spread to anima
40、l populations, potentially causing losses. “The patterns in the U. S. pesticide use and toxicity data should be a warning for the rest of the world, much of which seems to be leaning more heavily on pesticide use rather than ecological interactions for pest control,” Schulz said. 32. What do U. S. f
41、armers usually do to fight against pests and weeds?A. They change land plants. B. They use chemical weapons. C. They harm innocent bystanders. D. They increase kinds of pollinators. 33. How did Schulz and his coworkers carry out their study?A. By giving examples.B. By analyzing data, C. By doing exp
42、eriments. D. By interviewing farmers. 34. Which of the following best describes Schulzs attitude to pesticide use?A. Subjective. B. Doubtful. C. Negative. D. Favorable. 35. What will happen if toxicity in plants continues to increase?A. Unintentional harm will be reduced. B. People will have less fo
43、od resources. C. Ecological interactions will increase. D. The number of animals will decrease.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。As we enter year 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic，many scientists continue to work remotely and all meetings are virtual. With limited in-pers
44、on opportunities for cooperation and none for socializing, you may have trouble building relationships with your new colleagues. The pandemic is affecting your scientific exchange in the lab. 36 Be active. Integrating into a post-PhD world can be very difficult because you are the new person in a gr
45、oup of people whose lives are already settled. Try asking a senior member of the lab if they are willing to help you navigate the new environment. Schedule a meeting as soon as possible. 37 They are busy people! 38 Provide meaningful insights into a colleagues work. After carefully reading a colleag
46、ues work，which is ideally closely related to your own，have an in-depth discussion with them on the subject. Connecting their work with your own can open the door to receiving valuable knowledge and feedback from your more experienced colleagues. Your insights can also pave the way for future coopera
47、tion. Start small. If there is no ongoing project, you could organize one. 39 Just a small effort that you think would bring out the core strengths of your team. This will not only bring everyone closer but also highlight to others that you are passionate about what you do. Network creatively. 40 Th
48、ey may be researchers working in facilities that you may use in the future or students happy to profit from your experience. If you dont know them, drop them an email and ask if they want to meet. Youll build goodwill, social capital, and meaningful relationships along the way. A. Dont be absent-min
49、ded. B. Show interest in others work. C. Dont wait for them to invite you. D. Using the network is also a good way. E. It does not need to be something grand and fancy. F. How can you integrate yourself into the lab environment?G. Schedule video calls with a variety of people beyond your lab. 第三部分语言
50、运用（共三节，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入空白处的最佳选项。I was driving into my little town in Newlands when I blew a tyre. Fortunately almost outside our local garage, unfortunately after5p. m. it was 41 .There was a young couple sitting in the open door of their 42 in the garages
51、car park, with the hood (折叠式车篷) up, looking a bit 43 . I knew I had a spare tyre in the 44 of my car but no tools, and Im pretty unconfident with the old tyre 45 anyway. So I was sort of 46 wondering what to do next when the guy 47 next to me and asked if I 48 a hand with the tyre. I was so grateful
52、, and he 49 out some basic tools quickly and got things started. It turned out that they were on a tour around the country and their truck had just 50 from something expensive and slow to fix. Thus, they were forced to 51 in the car park of the garage that night. Well, he fixed my wheel up lovely an
53、d I took them both home to my cottage, to a homemade 52 and apple cakes and a cosy little spare room, and 53 them back into town the next day. What was a pain in the trouble for all of us 54 into a fun night of laughter and good food and nice company because they generously offered a 55 hand to a la
54、dy meeting with difficulties. 41. A. declinedB. finedC. closedD. cancelled42. A. carB. truckC. homeD. room43. A. disappointedB. confidentC. considerateD. guilty44. A. centerB. footC. backD. side45. A. recordB. changeC. choiceD. use46. A. excitedlyB. enthusiasticallyC. sensitivelyD. awkwardly47. A. p
55、opped up B. backed offC. opened upD. took off48. A. raisedB. neededC. putD. had49. A. lookedB. letC. figuredD. took50. A. fledB. comeC. diedD. made51. A. sleepB. skipC. eatD. respond52. A. partyB. vaseC. pond D. meal53. A. droppedB. ledC. invitedD. seized54. A. brokeB. crashedC. turnedD. ran55. A. s
56、hakingB. wavingC. strikingD. helping第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。Tony, a household robot, was going to be tested out by Claire. When Claire first saw the robot, she felt 56 (alarm). He seemed more like a human than a machine. Claire came to think of the robot as a close frie
57、nd to 57 she poured out all her troubles. As 58 favour, Tony promised to help Claire make herself more beautiful. Tony gave Claire a new hairstyle and improved her makeup. As he was not allowed to accompany her 59 the shops, he wrote out a list of things that he would need for his work. Claire went
58、downtown and bought these things. She had an 60 ( appoint) to paint her nails, then she went into an expensive clothes shop. The saleswoman there was rude to her, So she rang Tony and told him she 61 ( treat) badly. He spoke to the woman, who immediately changed her attitude. Claire thanked Tony, 62
59、 ( tell) him that he was a”dear”. As she turned around, there 63 ( stand ) Gladys Claffern, one of her friends. How awful 64 ( discover) by her, Claire thought. By the look on her face, Claire knew that Gladys thought they were in a relationship. Although it was 65 ( complete ) innocent, Claire felt
60、 guilty. 第三节单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。66. In my opinion，nursery rhymes are easy to r _ (背诵). 67. Because of his excellent work, the lawyer was paid a huge s _ (薪水). 68. Engineers carried out an i _ (检查) of the track despite the bad weather. 69. The partners agreed to make a j _
61、 (共同的) effort to meet the project deadline. 70. Since I dont have much time, I need to c _ (计算) how long it will take me to do the task. 第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校英文报将征集抗疫英雄事迹的稿件，请你写一篇关于武汉市金银潭医院院长张定宇的短文，内容包括：1. 患有渐冻症；疫情期间，日夜坚守，果断决策；2. 2020年9月8日，被授予“人民英雄”国家荣誉称号；3. 体现了意志坚强，勇担重任的精神。参考词汇：ALS渐
62、冻症COVID-19 pandemic新冠疫情the national honorary title 国家荣誉称号注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。A HeroZhang Dingyu is president of the Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan. 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。Johnson lived alone in a small town, Salem. Once he suffered a minor stroke (中风). He didnt
63、 usually go outside of his home unless it was to get his favorite food: pizza. He only ordered from Dominos Pizza, and due to him frequently ordering, the staff was well familiar with his name. Although Johnson was a loyal customer, the staff had never heard his voice or seen is face. It was only th
64、e delivery drivers who caught a glance of the man. Many neighbors went on to say that he just liked to keep to himself. The manager of Johnsons local Dominos Pizza, Mary, said that he was always so polite to the delivery staff Throughout the seven years of him placing orders at and supporting the pa
65、rticular Dominos store, there had never been a problem. And so none of the employees at Johnsons local Dominos seemed to notice anything unusual the first couple of days. However, this quickly changed when Mary realized that they hadnt had an order from Johnson in a while. Johnson was considered to
66、be one of the branchs most loyal customers. It was unusual that Johnson hadnt ordered anything for more than 12 days. They felt something might be off. A member of the staff, Tom, was sent to Johnsons house to see if they could notice anything unusual. As Tom approached Johnsons house, he was reliev
67、ed to see that the lights were on. Johnson wasnt answering the door, even though the lights and TV were on in his room. Tom decided to knock once again and called him on his phone, but there was no answer. There was a horrible feeling in the pit of his stomach. Tom decided to call the police. After
68、hearing the situation, the police arrived quickly. They knocked on the door just as Tom had, but there was no answer once again. Just then one of the officers heard a faint voice coming from inside of the home. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。The voice was calling out for help. In the hospi
69、tal, Johnson was getting better after the stroke. 高二英语参考答案2021. 5第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）1 -5 BCABB6-10 CACAB11 - 15 CACBC16- 20 ABBAC第二部分阅读（共 20小题；每小题2. 5分，满分50分）21 - 25 CADDC26-30 DADBC31-35 ABBCD36 -40 FCBEG第三部分语言运用（共三节, 满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41 -45 CBACB46 - 50 DABDC51 -55 ADACD第二节（共10
70、小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. alarmed57. whom58. a59. to60. appointment61. was being treated/ was treated/ had been treated62. telling63. stood64. to be discovered65. completely 第三节 单词拼写（共5 小题；每小题1分，满分5分）66. recite67. salary68. inspection69. joint70. calculate第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:
71、Zhang Dingyu is president of the Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan. He suffers from ALS, but when COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Zhang Dingyu did not tell anyone about his illness. Regardless of his health, he stuck to his post day and night, made decisive decisions and handled the emergency properly, savin
72、g one life after another. Owing to his great contributions during the pandemic, Zhang Dingyu was awarded the national honorary title of “Peoples Hero” on September 8, 2020. His story shows the spirit of a man who shoulders heavy responsibilities with a strong mind and courage. 第二节（满分25分）One possible
73、 version: The voice was calling out for help. That was when the officers acted quickly to break down the door and come to the rescue. The ambulance was called and arrived only minutes later. Doctors said that Johnson needed immediate medical attention after their initial assessment. So Johnson was r
74、ushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a minor stroke. Nobody knew how long Johnson had sustained the stroke. However, one thing was for sure. He was in an extremely critical condition. In the hospital, Johnson was getting better after the stroke. On hearing the good news, Mary and Tom w
75、ent to the hospital with flowers and a card for Johnson. They thought it was importantfor Johnson to be loved by others. Although Johnson had trouble speaking, he expressed his sincere gratitude to them. Obviously, it was his eating habit and preference for pizza that saved his life. Maybe a good ex
76、cuse for eating pizza every day is that it could prove to save your life one day. /Obviously, it was Marys consideration that saved his life. Genuine concern for others can not only spread love, but also save someones life. 附: 听力录音稿Text 1M: Are these books on sale?W: Well, theres a 20 percent discou
77、nt for members only. M: How can I become a member?W: Thats very easy. Just fill in this application form. Text 2W: Hello, Evan. Its Cathy here. Im phoning about the date of the report. M: I remember you told me the deadline would be next Friday. W: Yes, but Prof. Lee says its a rush project. She wan
78、ts it now. Text 3M: Susan, when do you leave home for work?W: I usually leave home at 7: 30. M: But its already 7: 50. Wont you be late?W: Oh no. My watch is 30 minutes slow. Text 4W: Id like two tickets. One for myself and one for my little girl. She is only five years old. M: If shes only five, sh
79、e can get in for half price. That will be six dollars altogether. Text 5W: Bruce, could you give me a ride to the airport? Im in a hurry. M: Sorry, I took my car to the local garage for a check-up last night. Why not ask Caroline? She can stop by the airport on her way to work. Text 6W: May I help y
80、ou, sir?M: Yes, please. Id like to look for a gift for my younger sister. Shes going to take a trip to South America. W: By air?M: Yes. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?W: How about this handbag? Its made of fine leather. M: My brother already gave her one. I like something unu
81、sual. W: How about this one? Its the best for a woman who has everything. M: Oh, a nice handkerchief. Thats a great idea. Ill take it. Text 7M: Karen, are you going home now?W: No, Im going to look for an apartment. M: Looking for an apartment? Why? Is the current one in bad condition?W: No, I just
82、want to live near the office. It now takes me an hour and a half to get to work every day. M: What a long time! Where are you living now?W: I live way out in the suburbs. Its a long trip to work every day. M: How are you going to find an apartment? You re unfamiliar with this city. W: I plan to buy
83、a newspaper first and check the classified advertisements. M: Well, good luck. You can call me if you need any help. Text 8M: Youve been in college for a year. Tell me something about your school life, such as your favorite teacher. W: I like Mr. Hopkins the most. He is my English teacher. M: Is he
84、a foreign teacher?W: Yes, hes from the US. M: Hmm, what do you like about his lessons?W: Honestly, I have fallen in love with his American accent and he always shows us something new about the world outside of textbooks. M: Thats great! I was wondering what he is like?W: Hes not only knowledgeable b
85、ut also very friendly. He always treats us like friends, not just students. And all of us admire him. M: So do you want to be a teacher like him? W: No, although I like him, my dream is not to become a teacher. I would like to be a chef. M: Oh, then you can follow in your mothers footsteps. Text 9W:
86、 Are you doing anything this holiday, Jake?M: Hmm. . . You know, in the past two months, our boss has been giving me too much pressure. So Im going snowboarding with Mike. W: Didnt you guys go bungee jumping last week?M: Yeah, and we plan to go cave diving in a couple of weeks. W: I didnt know you w
87、ere into extreme sports. I think youre so brave. M: But for me, its about pushing myself to the limit. W: Arent you afraid of getting hurt?M: Sure. Theres always a danger of getting hurt, but we dont do these sports competitively. Its just for fun. I like trying new things and seeing how far we can
88、push the boundaries of the sport. Do you want to come with us sometime?W: Me? Im not really the adventurous type. Id rather stay at home and shop online. M: You never know, Grace. You might like it. After cave diving, well probably try climbing. W: Oh, that doesnt sound too bad. Ive done some climbi
89、ng before. M: I should tell you that we plan on going ice climbing. W: Oh. In that case, I think Ill pass. Have fun!M: Thanks, and let me know if you change your mind. Text 10M: I live in the center of the city where it rarely rains, so cars parked in open parking lot easily collect pollutants and d
90、ust. Together with my friends, I decided it should be a kind gesture to surprise the owners with a car wash. Every once in a while, someone would come by and ask us seemingly stupid men, “Who told you to wash the cars?” or, even better, “Who paid you to wash their cars?” We explained we just wanted
91、to do something kind. But our response was often met with an even more confused look. As the afternoon went on, some other friends that came by understood our goal of the spontaneous event and started helping out with some of the duties. I wasnt cleaning cars to be able to earn money. I was cleaning cars simply because I wanted to offer the car owners kindness. I now realize, first hand, that there is a special energy created when you choose to think bigger than yourself and act in service of others and maybe, like me, youll find its actually the greatest gift youll ever get.
