1、第三单元检测(B)(时间:120分钟满分:150分)一、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。M:Lets go out for a walk.W:I cant right now.I have to cook the meal.1.Why cant the woman take a walk?A.She doesnt like it.B.She has just com
2、e back from a walk.C.She has to prepare the meal.答案:CM:I forgot to bring my paper and pen to take notes with in class.W:Thats all right.I have enough for both of us.2.What will the woman do?A.Help him take notes.B.Lend him some paper and a pen.C.Buy some paper and pens.答案:BM:I went to the shop today
3、,but it was closed.I wonder why.W:Oh,its always closed on Tuesday,but it stays open on Sunday.3.What day is it today?A.Wednesday. B.Tuesday.C.Sunday.答案:BW:Was the movie as good as Tom had told you?M:It was a waste of time and money.4.How did the man like the movie?A.It was interesting.B.It was bad.C
4、.It lasted too long.答案:BW:Tickets,please.M:Two for the Grand Exhibition Hall.Where shall we get off?5.Where are they?A.On a bus.B.In the Grand Exhibition Hall.C.In a shop.答案:A第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,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
5、秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段对话,回答第68题。W:Have you seen the pictures I took in Beijing?M:No,I havent.Where are they?W:Here are some.I took them at the Great Wall last week.M:How beautiful the Great Wall is! And your pictures are wonderful,too.Did you have a good time in China?W:Yes,I had a wonderful time t
6、here.Have you ever been to China?M:No,I havent.How do you like China,Kate?W:Its great! I like the Chinese people and food.I have made many Chinese friends there.M:Really? Then you must have learned some Chinese.W:I can speak a little everyday Chinese,such as“Nihao!”“Zaijian!”.M:Great! I wish I could
7、 go there some day.6.Where are they talking?A.At home.B.Outside the classroom.C.It doesnt tell.答案:C7.What do you know about the pictures?A.The man is interested in taking pictures.B.The woman is good at taking pictures.C.The pictures were taken in China.答案:C8.What else do you know about the woman?A.
8、She doesnt know Chinese.B.She has got some Chinese friends.C.She teaches the man a little Chinese.答案:B听第7段对话,回答第911题。W:Excuse me.Could you tell me the way to the International Hotel?M:Of course.Take the No.13 bus and get off at the railway station.The hotel is just next to the station.W:How far is i
9、t to the station?M:Its about ten minutes drive.Look! Here comes the bus.W:Are you taking this one,too?M:Yes,Im going the same way.W:By the way,where is the post office?M:Let me see.Go straight north from the hotel for a few minutes,then turn right at the second street up ahead.Its on the corner.W:Th
10、anks a lot.M:Youre welcome.9.Which bus does the woman take?A.The bus to the station.B.The No.13 bus.C.The No.30 bus.答案:B10.Why does the man also get on the same bus?A.Because he is going to the post office.B.Because he is going the same way.C.Because he is going to the station.答案:B11.How far is it f
11、rom the bus stop to the railway station?A.A few minutes walk.B.Ten minutes drive.C.Not told.答案:B听第8段对话,回答第1214题。M:Hi,Joan.W:Hi,Bob.Have you ever been to the Science Museum?M:No.Im going there tomorrow afternoon.W:Well,youll love it.Have you taken a bus tour? Thats the best way to get to know about t
12、he city.M:Not yet.But Ive heard its worth doing so.W:What about the zoo? Have you been there yet?M:Oh,yes.It is lovely.Its one of the best zoos Ive ever seen,I think.W:And if you are interested in art,you should visit the National Art Gallery.It has a famous collection of Italian paintings.M:Yes,Ive
13、 heard about that.I should go and visit it during my stay here.W:And dont forget to try some of the local restaurants.The seafood is great here.M:Yes,it certainly is.12.Whats the man going to do tomorrow afternoon?A.To go back home.B.To try some seafood.C.To go to the Science Museum.答案:C13.What does
14、 the man think of the zoo?A.He likes it very much.B.He thinks very little of it.C.He doesnt think much of it.答案:A14.Why does the woman suggest that the man take a bus tour?A.Because its pleasant.B.Because its the best way to get to know about the city.C.Because its cheaper.答案:B听第9段对话,回答第1517题。W:What
15、 can I do for you,sir?M:Id like to buy some food and vegetables.W:What kind do you want?M:They are all on the list.W:Let me have a look.Mmm,weve got all the things you wanttomatoes,potatoes,onions,eggs,butter and bread.But how can you take them?M:Oh,dear! I forgot to bring the basket.W:Dont worry.Il
16、l find you some big and strong plastic bags.M:Thank you very much.W:Youre welcome.15.How does the woman know what the man wants?A.The man often comes to the store.B.The man told her all about it.C.The man wrote them all on a list.答案:C16.What did the man forget to bring?A.A basket.B.A bag.C.Money.答案:
17、A17.Whats the woman going to find for the man?A.A basket.B.Some eggs.C.Some plastic bags.答案:C听第10段独白,回答第1820题。On Christmas Evethe night before Christmas Daychildren are very happy.They put their stockings at the end of their beds before they go to bed.They want Father Christmas to give them some pre
18、sents.Mr Green tells his children that Father Christmas is a very kind man.He comes on Christmas Eve.He lands on top of each house,comes down the chimney into the fireplace,and brings them a lot of presents.Christmas Day always begins before breakfast.The children wake up very early.They cant wait t
19、o open the presents.Then they wake up their parents and call,“Merry Christmas!”18.Christmas Eve is .A.the night before December 24B.the night of December 24C.the night of December 25答案:B19.Its said that Father Christmas comes into the house through .A.the windowB.the doorC.the chimney答案:C20.On the m
20、orning of Christmas Day,children often wake up their parents very early and say “”.A.Good morningB.Happy New YearC.Merry Christmas答案:C二、阅读理解(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ABoys and girls,I think most of you like travelling.But usually,people feel excited before a t
21、our,but during it,they may feel they are not well prepared for it.After it they feel it is not worth the tour.Then how can you make your tour more interesting and meaningful?Here is some advice.FirstlyLook!Certainly we should look at the scenery very carefully.Also,before we leave our house,we shoul
22、d find some books about the place of interest.We should first know something about the place,such as its geography,its history and its famous people,etc.When we are ready for the tour,we can really understand the place during our tour even if we dont have much time.SecondlyTake photos!When we visit
23、a place of interest,most of us take a camera.If you want to take some photos,remember to choose the most special sights.Dont choose the sight that we can see in other places.For example,Beidaihe,Qingdao and Zhuhai are coastal (沿海) cities.Dont only take photos of the sea.You should take something els
24、e,too.ThirdlyTaste!Some people like to buy some food that they like most during their tours.In my opinion,dont buy the food that you like most because you can buy it in your own city or town.You had better taste something special in the place of interest.Snacks in some places are very delicious.And
25、from a places snacks,you can find its food culture.So why not taste them?Maybe you have just one chance to taste it in your life.FourthlyWrite!When you visit a place,you should take a pen and a notebook,so you can write something down.Its possible that you can write a good article.Later,when you rea
26、d it,you will feel that you can find the pleasure during the tour.Have a good time!21.Travellers feel they cant enjoy their tours fully because .A.they feel too excited before the tourB.they are not well prepared for the tourC.they dont like travelling in factD.there are better places to travel答案:B解
27、析:细节理解题。由第一段第二句可知,人们在旅游时,发现自己为此做的准备还远远不够,因此就不能够充分享受旅行的乐趣。22.According to the passage,which of the statements is not proper during a tour?A.We should learn something about the place before travelling.B.We had better take photos where there are special sights.C.Write something during the tour and you
28、can enjoy the tour more.D.Dont taste food in the place of interest in order to keep healthy.答案:D解析:细节理解题。由第四段可知,作者建议游客品尝旅游地的小吃等,因此D项的叙述是不恰当的。23.The title of the passage is probably .A.Travel with MeB.How to Make Your Tour More Interesting and MeaningfulC.How to Travel without Proper ThingsD.It Is Wo
29、rth Travelling to Strange Places答案:B解析:主旨大意题。本文主要是作者给旅游者的几条建议,即如何使人们的旅游有趣而有意义。BAmericans like to travel on their yearly holidays.Today,more and more travellers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns (客栈) instead of hotels.They get a room with breakfast the next morning.Room
30、s for the night in private(私人的) homes with breakfast have been popular with travellers in Europe for many years.In the past five or ten years,these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States.Many of these Americans bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings.Some bed-and
31、-breakfast inns have only a few rooms,while others are much larger.Some inns do not provide telephones or televisions in the rooms,but others do.Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying at a hotel.Usually the cost is much less.Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someon
32、es home.The owners are glad to tell about the areas and the interesting places to visit.Many vacationers say that they enjoy the chance to meet local families.24.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.Some Americans like to stay at bed-and-breakfast inns instead of staying at
33、hotels.B.The bed-and-breakfast inns are private homes opened to vacationers.C.The bed-and-breakfast inns have been popular in America for a hundred years.D.The owners provide a morning meal for their visitors and a room for the night.答案:C解析:细节理解题。由第二段第二句话可知,这种小旅馆只是在过去的510年里才在美国兴起。25.Which of the fol
34、lowing isnt the reason that American travellers prefer staying at bed-and-breakfast inns?A.It is like visiting someones home.B.The money they spend there is much less.C.They can meet local families.D.These bed-and-breakfast inns have a few rooms.答案:D解析:细节理解题。由最后一段可知,美国旅行者喜欢私人小旅馆的原因是多方面的,即A、B、C三项所叙述的
35、内容,而D项不是。26.Staying at the bed-and-breakfast inns,.A.the travellers neednt pay anythingB.the travellers have to pay for the telephones or televisionsC.the travellers can meet and talk with the local peopleD.the owners will show the travellers around the area答案:C解析:推理判断题。由最后一段可知,游客住在私人小旅馆时,可以见到当地人并与他
36、们攀谈。27.Which is TRUE according to the passage?A.European and American vacationers like staying at bed-and-breakfast inns.B.All Americans enjoy travelling.C.These bed-and-breakfast inns are all old historic buildings.D.Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is just like at the travellers home.答案:A解析:细节理解
37、题。由整篇短文可知美国人喜欢旅行时住在bed-and-breakfast inns,由第二段第一句可知,欧洲人也喜欢住在这样的小旅馆里。C(2018全国高考卷)Washington,D.C.Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.Duration:3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington,D.C.Your guid
38、e will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom.Reserve your spot before availabilityand the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in W
39、ashington,D.C.Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop.Guided tour includes bike,helmet,cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.Duration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoon,this bike tour is the perfect tou
40、r for D.C.newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington,D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort.Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents,Congress,memorials,and parks.Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the site
41、s fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington,D.C.Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall.Frequent stops a
42、re made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history.Tour includes bike,helmet,and bottled water.All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.28.Which tour do you need to book in advance?A.Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.B.Washington Capital Monuments
43、Bicycle Tour.C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.中的“Reserve your spot before availabilityand the cherry blossomsdisappear!”可知,华盛顿特区的樱花自行车之旅需要提前预订。29.What will you do on the Capital City
44、Bike Tour?A.Meet famous people.B.Go to a national park.C.Visit well-known museums.D.Enjoy interesting stories.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C部分可知,在该旅行中可以听到有趣的故事,所以选D项。30.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A.City maps.B.Cameras.C.Meals.D.Safety light
45、s.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour中的“All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights”可知,参加该旅行的骑手需要配备反光背心和安全灯。第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。Kids health:Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed from time to time.
46、31 Some ways of dealing with stresslike screaming or hitting someonedont solve (解决) much.But other ways,like talking to someone you trust,can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:(1)Get support.When you need help,reach
47、 out to the people who care about you.Talk to a trusted adult,such as a parent or other relatives.32 They might have had similar problems,such as dealing with a test,or the death of a beloved pet.(2)Dont take it out on yourself.Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselve
48、s.Oh,dear,thats not a good idea.Remember that there are always people to help you.Dont take it out on yourself.33(3)Try to solve the problem.After youre calm and you have support from adults and friends,its time to get down to business.34 Even if you cant solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.(4)
49、Be positive.Most stress is temporary(暂时的).Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.These steps arent magic,but they do work.And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time,youll help yourself feel better even faste
50、r.35A.Then,find a way to calm down.B.And dont forget about your friends.C.You need to figure out what the problem is.D.Ah,it feels so good when the stress is gone.E.Different people feel stress in different ways.F.Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.G.Ask for a helping hand to g
51、et you through the tough situation.答案:31.E32.B33.G34.C35.D三、完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I take the train into work every morning from a train station near my house.I can get to the station quite36because theres a short cut(捷径)to the station.But in the summer,
52、it can get quite smelly because of all the37.So I always try to38through it.Today I was trying to do so as usual39something made me stop for a moment.I saw the most beautiful40by an old woman walking in front of me with the help of a white41.She was short and42and had white hair.She was walking43as
53、each step took some effort.I hadnt specially noticed her44,until she stopped near a rubbish bin(垃圾箱).She slowly placed her walking stick45the rubbish bin.Then she leaned(斜倚着)on it with her right hand.She bent down and46the rubbish.She clearly found it47and it took her a while.She48some rubbish with
54、her left hand and slowly straightened herself up again.All the while she used the rubbish bin to49herself.She threw the rubbish inside the bin and then50walking.It all took her great effort.Theres so much rubbish and no one ever does51about it.I was moved to52this old woman make such a great effort
55、to keep even a small part of it53!I havent been able to54thinking about that all day.I want to follow her example.Ive decided to pick up rubbish off the55if I meet from now on.I hope people will do the same as I do.36.A.hardB.earlyC.easilyD.late答案:C解析:既然到火车站有捷径,那么到火车站当然是非常容易了。故答案选C项。37.A.rubbishB.bo
56、xesC.bottlesD.paper答案:A解析:根据下文,我们可以判断出,此处指的是人们在路上所扔出的垃圾。38.A.walkB.passC.goD.rush答案:D解析:根据语境,由于一到夏天,此处的垃圾因温度高而发出臭味,所以,作者往往就要快速通过这一路程。故选rush。39.A.soB.thereforeC.whenD.because答案:C解析:句意:今天,当我像往常一样在尽力穿过此路时,这时某种东西使我停了一下。连词when有“这时”之意。40.A.backB.actC.markD.color答案:B解析:根据下文可知,这位老人尽管年老体弱,但还在坚持拾取地上的垃圾。名词act表
57、示“举止行为”,而mark表示“标志,符号”。故答案为B项。41.A.bikeB.stickC.dogD.umbrella答案:B解析:下文中提到“She slowly placed her walking stick.”,所以,此处应该是指walking stick。42.A.weakB.richC.cleverD.sad答案:A解析:根据全文对老人拄着拐棍、行动迟缓等描述,可知这里是指老人很虚弱,故选weak。43.A.quicklyB.happilyC.angrilyD.slowly答案:D解析:根据下文“as each step took some effort”可知老人每走一步都很费
58、力,因此走得很慢。故答案选D项。44.A.at midnightB.at duskC.at lastD.at first答案:D解析:根据语境可知作者开始并没有特别注意到这位老人。故选at first。45.A.inB.aroundC.againstD.under答案:C解析:此处指她把拐杖靠着垃圾桶放着,因为她拾完垃圾就拿着拐杖前行,所以不可能放进垃圾桶里或者底下,而介词around在语意上也不合适。介词against有“靠着”之意。46.A.searched forB.threw awayC.reached forD.looked at答案:C解析:这位老人弯下腰,伸手去够地上的垃圾。老人
59、应该是看见垃圾才去伸手够的。reach for有“伸手够”的意思。47.A.unableB.difficultC.differentD.impossible答案:B解析:根据下文的“it took her a while”可以判断出,这位老人捡这个垃圾是很困难的;但是,根据下一句可知她还是捡起来了,所以,impossible和unable不合语境。故答案选B项。48.A.picked upB.dropped downC.put inD.lifted up答案:A解析:从上文对老人伸手够垃圾的艰难的描述,以及下文老人伸直了腰可知她应该是把垃圾拾起来。故选picked up。49.A.warmB.
60、helpC.supportD.hide答案:C解析:此处的意思是老人身体虚弱,需要垃圾桶来支撑。50.A.continuedB.startedC.enjoyedD.remembered答案:A解析:根据语境可知,老人的这一动作是具有连续性的,即:拾完一次垃圾继续走路,之后再拾垃圾再走。而动词start表现不出此动作的连续性。动词remember和enjoy 在语意上是不通的。故选A项。51.A.somethingB.anythingC.everythingD.nothing答案:B解析:根据上下文可知,有那么多的垃圾,但并没有人去做任何事(捡垃圾)。52.A.feelB.seeC.haveD.
61、let答案:B解析:这位老人付出如此大的努力去保持路面清洁,这是作者所亲眼看见的。故选see。53.A.busyB.beautifulC.dirtyD.clean答案:D解析:老人拾垃圾是为了让这一段路变得清洁,不再像原来那样特别地难闻,选项A与C与语意不符;选项B所表述的意思太过夸张,只是拾地上的垃圾,不至于变得美丽。故答案选D项。54.A.keepB.stopC.mindD.regret答案:B解析:这位老人的举止深深地感动了作者,因此,作者一整天都在想这一件事。55.A.wallB.deskC.groundD.classroom答案:C解析:受到这位老人的影响,作者决定向老人学习,无论在
62、哪儿,只要遇到垃圾,就把它从地上捡起来。名词wall和desk与文中所表达的意义不符;而classroom与off搭配不合适。故选ground。四、语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。We wanted 56.(surprise) my son today.So while he was 57. work,my husband and I worked on 58.(build) a small shelter for his entryway.Its a place 59. often gets snow fill
63、ed in the winter.It turned out to be much 60.(hard) than we had imaginedwith many angles and difficult cuts to have everything fit 61.(correct).As the rain poured down,our frustration grew.I remembered the idea of putting love into what we dothen the work 62.(become) a prayerenergetically,it makes s
64、uch 63. difference!I reminded my husband about this idea and we both shifted from being frustrated to focusing on doing something challenging with loving 64.(kind).The project was now filled with a new brightness.Things did not get 65.(easy)we just focused on putting love into each challenge we came
65、 up against.I think it will eventually be a beautiful shelter.答案:56.to surprise57.at58.building59.that/which 60.harder61.correctly 62.becomes63.a64.kindness 65.easier五、写作(共两节,满分45分)第一节(满分20分)根据下列表格中的内容,写一则旅行日记。时间9月17日, 星期六,天气晴朗地点天涯海角(Ultima Thule)抵达方式乘校车出发时间上午七点二十分到达时间上午九点半活动内容上午:在沙滩上做游戏,在饭店吃午饭下午:用英
66、语讲故事比赛,颁奖,照相返回时间下午五点半注意:1.表格中所列内容不得遗漏,意思连贯,表达清楚。2.词数:100左右。 参考范文September 17thSaturdayFineToday we went on an organized trip to Ultima Thule.We set out in the school bus at 7:20 a.m.The weather was pleasant and every one of us was excited.After about two hours ride,we arrived there.We began our prog
67、ram as soon as we got off the bus.We played games on the sands happily.After that,we had lunch in a restaurant.In the afternoon we held a contest of telling stories in English.It turned out to be quite a success.Six winners were given beautiful prizes and I was lucky to be among them.Many photos wer
68、e taken there.We enjoyed ourselves very much.Time passed quickly and we had to leave.It was half past five when we returned safely.What a good trip we had today!Ill never forget it.第二节(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。Once,when I was a teenager,my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets
69、 for the circus.Finally,there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.This family made a big impression on me.There were eight children,all probably under the age of twelve.You could tell they didnt have a lot of money.Their clothes were not expensive,but they were clean.The children w
70、ere well-behaved,all of them standing in line,two-by-two behind their parents,holding hands.They were excitedly talking about the clowns,elephants,and other acts they would see that night with their brothers or sisters in low voices.One could sense they had never been to the circus before.It promise
71、d to be a highlight of their young lives.The father and mother were at the head of the pack,standing hand in hand.The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted.He proudly responded,“Please let me buy eight childrens tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”T
72、he ticket lady gave the price.The mans wife let go of his hand,her head dropped,and the mans lips (嘴唇) began to shake.The man leaned a little closer and asked,“How much did you say?”The ticket lady again gave the price.The man didnt have enough money.How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight ch
73、ildren that he didnt have enough money to take them all to the circus?Actually we were not wealthy in any sense.So I understood how the kids would feel.I felt sorry for them.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Seeing what was going o
74、n,my dad put his hand into his pocket,pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground. Paragraph 2:That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without buying any tickets. 参考范文Paragraph 1:Seeing what was going on,my dad put his hand into his pocket,pulled out a $20 bill and droppe
75、d it on the ground.Then he picked it up,tapped the man on the shoulder and said,“Excuse me,sir,this fell out of your pocket.”The man turned around and saw the money.He knew what was going on.He looked into my dads eyes,took my dads hand in both of his,and with his lip shaking and a tear running down
76、 his cheek,he responded,“Thank you,thank you,sir.This really means a lot to me and my family.”Paragraph 2:That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without buying any tickets.We didnt go to the circus that night.When I asked Dad why he did so,Dad said,“My child,it was a hopeless,h
77、eartbreaking and embarrassing situation for a father.Surely he wasnt begging for help,but he reminded me of my father,when I was young.” He stopped for a while,as if wandering in his memory.“We should appreciate what we have got from life and take every opportunity to help others.”We couldnt go to the circus that night,but we felt happy.