1、甘肃省兰州市2021-2022学年高一英语下学期期中试题说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Editor an
2、d reader. B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and salesperson.2. What will the speakers probably do?A. Search for the lake.B. Hike along the easy path.C. Climb up the mountain.3. How much will the man receive from his father?A. 400 yuan.B. 600 yuan.C. 800 yuan.4. What does the man probably mean?A. He wa
3、nts to have a rest.B. He agrees to go to the cinema.C. He will have a basketball game.5. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend?A. The Great Wall.B. The Forbidden City.C. The Summer Palace.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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题
4、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，回到6、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Features of Chinese food.B. A recipe for chicken soup.C. A local Chinese restaurant.7. What does the man think of the dinner?A. Oily.B. Light.C. Tasty.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How does the man often get to the office?
5、A. By bus.B. By taxi. C. By motorcycle.9. How much time does Mary usually spend on her way to work?A. 15 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 40 minutes.10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. At a subway station.C. At the meeting room.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why did the woman make t
6、he mistake?A. She was ill.B. She was forgetful.C. She was silly.12. What is the woman worried about?A. Simons impression of her.B. The possibility of her dismissal.C. The companys potential losses.13. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Make an apology. B. Forget about it. C. Find another jo
7、b.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What does the man plan to do?A. Take a local trip.B. Visit the Stadium.C. Attend a winter camp.15. Who once worked as a volunteer at this years Winter Olympics?A. Tom.B. Jack.C. Susan.16. How does the woman feel about the invitation at first?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Uninteres
8、ted.17. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?A. Because she can learn how to ski.B. Because her friend will go there too.C. Because they will save a lot of money.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What do we learn about Chunfen?A. It dates back to 400 years ago.B. It is the third term of the lunar calen
9、dar.C. The day time is equal to the night time.19. Why is Chunfen believed to be the ideal time for egg-standing?A. Because spring is the season of luck.B. Because the earth is in a balanced position.C. Because people have a better sense of direction.20. Why did people fly kites on Chunfen in ancien
10、t times?A. To play with strings.B. To seek medical resources.C. To make wishes for good health.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。A.Nothing beats live music, but the venue (where the concert is held.) makes a difference. When you have access to an incredib
11、le concert in an incredible place, you wont forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you havent been to any of these, youve got some traveling to do.Red Rocks, Morrison, the United StatesRed Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the U
12、nited States. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If youre into the blues and jazz, youll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory, Prague, Czech RepublicSmall
13、est venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1, 000 people, so you wont see any huge names come through. Still, its a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if youve got an eye for contemporary art, youll love your time here
14、.Arena of Nimes, Nimes, FranceOriginally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or wonder at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the worlds best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan st
15、ops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venues annual festival.Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AustraliaThe Sydney Opera House is one of the worlds most famous performing venues. Its also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzo
16、n. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether youre into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, youll find something to watch.21. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A. At Red Rocks. B. At Meet Factory.C. At Arena of Nimes. D. At Sydney Opera House.22. What is special about Meet Factory?A
17、. It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B. It hosts both musical and artistic events.C. It is the largest venue of all.D. It is famous for contemporary music.23. What do the listed music venues have in common?A. They have a long history. B. They are built near the sea.C. They accommodate thousands of peopl
18、e.D. They are beautiful tourist attractions.B.I know what courage looks like. I saw it on a flight I took six years ago, and only now can I speak of it without tears filling eyes at the memory. Our flight left the Orlando Airport one Friday morning. But immediately upon take-off, it was clear that s
19、omething was wrong. The aircraft was bumping(颠簸) up and down. All the experienced travellers, including me, looked around with knowing smiles. If you fly much, you see these things and learn to act calmly about them. However, we did not remain calm for long. Minutes after we were in the air, our pla
20、ne began falling quickly. The pilot soon made a serious announcement. “We are having some difficulties,” he said. “Our indicators show that the control system has failed. We will be returning to the Orlando Airport. The flight attendants will prepare you for a bumpy landing. Also, if you look out of
21、 the windows, you will see that we are dumping fuel from the airplane. We want to have as little on board as possible in the event of a rough touchdown.” In other words, we were about to crash. Many travellers looked visibly frightened now. No one faces death without fear, I thought. Then a couple o
22、f rows to my left, I heard a still calm voice, a womans voice, speaking in an absolutely normal conversational tone. I had to find the source of this voice. All around, people cried. Many screamed. Finally, I saw her. In this chaos, a mother was talking to her child. The woman, in her mid-30s, was s
23、taring full into the face of her daughter, who looked to be four years old. The child listened closely, sensing the importance of her mothers words. The mothers eye held the child so fixed that she seemed untouched by the sounds of grief and fear around her.Finally, I leaned over and by some miracle
24、 could hear this soft sure voice with the tone of comfort. Over and over again, the mother said, “I love you so much. Remember, no matter what happens, I love you always.” Fortunately, our landing gear held at last and our touchdown was not a tragedy. However, the voice I heard that day never faded.
25、 That mom showed me what a real hero looks like. 24. What does the author imply by saying “some travellers knowing smiles” in Paragraph 2?A. They were used to this kind of experience. B. They were quite familiar with each other. C. They were well-educated passengers. D. They were pretending to be ca
26、lm. 25. What happened shortly after take-off?A. The plane met bad weather and had to return immediately. B. The flight indicators showed the planes control system failed. C. One of the passengers was badly ill and the plane had to turn back. D. A flight attendant explained flight safety instructions
27、 to the passengers. 26. What does the underlined word “chaos” mean in the 4th paragraph?A. a state of urgency. B. a state of danger. C. a state of complete confusion and lack of order. D. a state of calm. 27. What is the best title for the passage? A. The shape of loveB. The voice of courage C. The
28、wisdom of a pilotD. The danger of a journey C.Did you know that concrete is the second most-consumed resource after water? Think of your home, parking lots, bridges, or any other public buildings and you will find concrete. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in the concrete industry becoming one
29、of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.Cement(水泥) has existed long before humans have and formed naturally 12 million years ago when limestone reacted with shale（页岩）. Around 6500 BCE, concrete was the key to the survival of the ancient Nabataeans in the harsh deserts of Syria and Jordan, who bu
30、ilt structures that still stand today. Concrete also transformed Roman architecture with arches and designs, which would have been impossible to achieve with stone.In 1756, the British engineer John Smeaton added pebbles(卵石) and powdered brick into cement to create the first modern concrete. Later i
31、n 1824, British scientist Joseph Aspdin invented a much stronger cement than ever before by burning ground limestone and clay together. This mixture is called Portland cement, a recipe still in use today.In 2016, 2.2 billion metric tons of CO were emitted from cement production-much more than emissi
32、ons from the airline industry and fairly close to emissions from the agricultural industry.Green Cement is a form of cement produced through manufacturing processes that dramatically reduce carbon emissions. One way is to capture the greenhouse gases and pump them underground. Others are looking at
33、entirely new ways of making cement. A company takes a page from the Romans and substitutes some of the cement with ash or clay. This process reduces CO, emissions by 40% while maintaining the strength of concrete.With all the recent advancements in the green cement industry, the future looks bright
34、as scientists continue to develop a stronger, cheaper, and carbon-negative alternative to conventional concrete.28. Who first created the modern concrete?A. The British. B. Syrians.C. Romans. D. Nabataeans.29. What is Green Cement?A. Cement produced with least carbon missions.B. Cement that can abso
35、rb carbon dioxide.C. Cement mainly used in the green color.D. Cement that can store the greenhouse gases.30. What does the underlined phrase takes a page from mean?A. deals with B. learns fromC. refers to D. appeals to31. What is the best title for the text?A. What is concrete used for? B. Why do we
36、 need Green Cement?C. When was concrete made in history?D. How can we replace traditional concrete?D.When was the last time you listened to someone? And when was the last time someone really listened to you? I once asked people what it meant to be a good listener. The typical response was a blank st
37、are. Of course, technology plays a role. People find phone calls interrupting them, preferring text or wordless emoji. Besides, schools and colleges hardly offer classes or activities that teach careful listening. You can join clubs to perfect your public speaking, but who attempts to achieve excell
38、ence in listening? The loud unpleasant mixture of sounds of modern life also stops us from listening. Generally, listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also includes paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they sa
39、y is related to you. Its not about merely holding your peace while someone else is talking. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respondthe degree to which you show the clear expression of another persons thoughts and, in the process, have a clear mind of your own.Good liste
40、ners ask good questions. They participate in exploring the topic. There are curious questions like “Wouldnt you agree?” or “Dont you think?” These questions have strong tendencies. They will greatly influence the other person to change his or her view. And youd better stay away from some personal qu
41、estions like “What do you do for a living?” or “What part of town do you live in?” Just try to find out what excites people. Ask about the last movie they saw or for the story behind a piece of jewelry theyre wearing. Also good are expansive questions, such as, “If you could spend a month, where wou
42、ld you go?” Research indicates that when people who dont know each other well ask each other this type of question, they feel more connected than if they spend time together achieving a task.Because our brain can think a lot faster than people can talk, be careful with the tendency to take mental si
43、de trips when you are listening. Smart peoples attention is easily taken away by their own runaway thoughts. They may also assume they already know what the other person is going to say. The reward of good listening will certainly be more interesting conversations. Researchers have found that attent
44、ive listeners receive more information from speakers, even when they dont ask any questions. The gentle voice of a mother and the criticism of a boss both finally form and shape us. And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming
45、the best you can be. 32. One of the factors that influence listening is that _.A. our confidence in listening is decreasing B. our speech creates a lot of noise around usC. listening skills are seldom taught in schoolD. texting causes a better effect than phone calls 33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly
46、 talk about? A. Why the art of listening gets lost by itself.B. Why effective methods are used in listening.C. How people make themselves well understood.D. How people can regain the lost art of listening.34. According to the author, what should people do when they are listening?A. Avoid being absen
47、t-minded. B. Come up with curious questions.C. Focus on the speakers personal information.D. Try to find common interests with the speaker.35. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Listening and speaking deserve equal attention. B. Good listeners maximize the benefits for themselves.C. Bad liste
48、ning finally contributes to peoples failure.D. Good listeners ask good questions.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。Dining alone is becoming more common, and theres absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about if you want to take yourself out for a nice meal! Eating a
49、meal on your own simply shows that youre comfortable with yourself and confident that youll enjoy your own company. 36 Hopefully, youll be pleasantly surprised by the experience. Sit on the patio when the weather is nice to enjoy the fresh air. Being alone on the patio is also a way to feel less foc
50、used if youre a little nervous dining alone. Just think of how many times youve passed a cafe and seen a solo diner reading their book and enjoying a lunchtime break! 37. Eat slowly and enjoy the flavors of your meal. You might want to eat as quickly as possible so you can leave, especially if youre
51、 feeling self-conscious about eating alone. 38 Chew each bite thoroughly and think about the flavor profiles. Put your forks down from time to time and look around or enjoy a sip of your drink. Take a deep breath if you start to feel self-conscious. 39 You might feel like other people are looking at
52、 you or judging you, but try to remember that chances are, theyre too busy thinking about themselves. When negative feelings start to rise, pause, take a breath, and focus on your meal.40. Stepping away from phone calls, texts, emails, and social media might be just the thing you need to relax from
53、a busy day. Doing away with your phone will help you be more present, enjoy yourself, and appreciate your meal.A. Put your cell phone away.B. Taste it in an active way.C. Give it a try and see how it feels.D. Its much more common than you think.E. Try to slow down and focus on your food.F. Eating al
54、l by yourself may mean loneliness.G. Eating alone can arouse feelings of insecurity and anxiety.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15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。After the publication of my first two books, I sent my publisher Summer of the Wolves. Id written it with great pass
55、ion, filled with 41 . But the publisher 42 it. I sent it to two or three other publishers. The 43 results!I thought this novel must be really bad and cried for three days. I 44 the novel. But I couldnt stop 45 . In a few years, I focused on my skills and 46 a few more.One day, a 47 asked, “Do you ha
56、ve anything else? And yes, I did-Summer of the Wolves. “Send it to me, she said. So I did. A few weeks later, she 48 my rewriting it in first person.It had been written in two voices in third person. Therefore, that was a(n) 49 amount of work to me. But I was willing to take the 50 . Two months late
57、r, she 51 me when it was published and asked me to write another one. I couldnt believe 52 was knocking at my door.I am not a great talent, but I am a 53 worker. Ive published 11 novels but written 15. Will those other four ever 54 the light of day? I hope so. I keep working and never give up. It is
58、 a 55 not a short race.41. A. strengthB. confidenceC. imaginationD. gratitude42. A. admiredB. delayedC. acceptedD. rejected43. A. normalB. desiredC. sameD. satisfying44. A. cut outB. burnt upC. tore apartD. put away45. A. thinkingB. cryingC. writingD. complaining46. A. translatedB. releasedC. edited
59、D. rewrote47. A. publisherB. followerC. reporterD. reader48. A. forcedB. allowedC. suggestedD. appreciated49. A. properB. exactC. smallD. large50. A. challengeB. realityC. riskD. credit51. A. comfortedB. congratulatedC. instructedD. encouraged52. A. successB. wealthC. fameD. courage 53. A. cleverB.
60、hardC. fastD. strict54. A. feelB. reflectC. seeD. absorb55. A. marathonB. lessonC. competitionD. transformation第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)语法填空Figure skating is known for its marvelous moves. There is one 56._(call) the quad Axel or 4A. , which is widely considered to be the hardest jump in figure skati
61、ng. In terms of difficulty, there are six 57. _ (type) of jumps in figure skating. The Axel (阿克塞尔跳), also known 58. _ the Axel Paulsen jump after its creator, is the most difficult one. It is a type of edge jump, 59._ (mean) skaters have to skate on one side of the blade when lifting off the ice.Der
62、ived(衍生) from the Axel jump, the quad Axel sits at the top when it comes to jump difficulty as it 60._(actual) requires a skater to complete a quad Axel rotation and an extra half revolution（旋转）. Among all the Axel jumps, it has a specific requirement for skaters 61._(jump) up while facing forward.
63、So in such cases, there is always an extra half turn 62._ one needs to complete to ensure they land backwards.Although no one has yet conquered the move at any competitions, the worlds high-level Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu had given it the 63._(close) go during the Japanese national championship i
64、n 2021. However, as it was not quite a perfect success, it was downgraded（降级）due to 64._ (he) two-footed landing. Hanyu, nicknamed by many fans as the Ice Prince 65. _(have) always dreamed of completing this most difficult move.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Terry来信询问你校的阳光体育月（Sunshine Spor
65、ts Month）的情况，请你根据以下内容给他写一封回信：1. 该活动的时间、内容； 2. 你参加该活动的体验。3. 该活动的意义。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。On February 21, 2018, Christine Cheers world fell apart. Someone on the other end of the phone had said the words that bring parents to their knees: “There
66、s been an accident. Her 32-year-old Navy surgeon James was injured in a training mission. At hospital, Christine and her husband David were told that he would never breathe on his own and he would never smile at them again.It was time for Christine to honor the spirit of her son who had switched his
67、 major from commerce engineering to premed (医学预科) because he wanted to help people. It was time to make her every worst day some strangers best one. She instructed the hospital to begin the organ donation（器官捐献） process. Christine Cheers wasnt leaving the hospital until every last one of her sons org
68、ans left the building. She and David watched hospital employees carry coolers from the operation room. The last one was his heart. “That was the one I cared about most, Christine says, “With bravery and selflessness, James had such an amazing heart.”Seeing Jamess heart leave the building, Christine
69、fell into a sadness so deep that climbing out seemed impossible. Her only comfort would be to find out that Jamess organs had helped people, so she wrote each receiver a letter just to know if they were doing all right.Mike Cohen, a cyclist, had a heart transplant. Jamess heart! Two months after the
70、 surgery, Mike got a call from the organization that arranged the transplant (移植). They had a letter for him from Jamess mother. As he read Christines letter, Mike began to understand just how special his new heart was. Eager to know more about James, Mike googled him. He found they had a lot in com
71、mon. They were both athletic and practically the same age. Another thing he learned about James: His grave site (墓地) was in Jacksonville- -the other side of the country.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。Upon recovery, Mike announced on social media to take a cross-country trip. _ _ _ Mike got of
72、f his bike and walked straight to Christine, who was waiting at the grave site. _英语参考答案第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)1-5: CCBAA 6-10: ACCBA 11-15:ABABB 16-20: CBCBC1.【听力原文】W: Hello. Im calling to inquire about the house you advertised in the newspaper.M: Sorry, but its already sold.2.【听力原文】M: Which path do you
73、prefer, the smooth one or the adventurous one?W: The latter. It is a shortcut to the mountain top. Besides, we can get a breathtaking view of the lake alongside.3.【听力原文】W: George, have you saved enough for the tablet?M: I have 800 yuan now, and the tablet costs 1,400 yuan. My father said he would fi
74、ll the gap, so Ill get the rest from him.4. 【听力原文】W: Would you like to go to the cinema this evening?M: I wish I could make it. But I have had a rough basketball match. I am really tired.5. 【听力原文】M: We are planning to visit some places of interest in Beijing. Do you have some advice?W: The Great Wal
75、l is a must, since you have toured around the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace before.M: Thank you.6. -7. 【听力原文】M: Its very nice of you to invite me. W: Im very glad you could come, Mr. Smith. Would you like to have some chicken? M: Thank you. This is my first time to a Chinese restaurant. Could
76、 you tell me the different features of Chinese food? W: Generally speaking, Cantonese food is a bit light. Shanghai food is rather oily. And Hunan dishes have a strong and hot taste. M: Chinese dishes are well prepared and delicious. They are very good in colour, flavour, and taste. W: Would you car
77、e for another helping? M: No more, thank you. I want to give this soup a try.W: How do you like the food tonight? M: Its the most delicious dinner Ive ever had. W: Im so glad you like it.8.-10. 【听力原文】M: Morning, Mary!W: Morning. It is pouring outside. How did you get here?M: I took a taxi.W: How lon
78、g did it take you?M: Well, about 40 minutes. Its about the same time as I usually ride my motorcycle.W: Why not try public transportation?M: There is no direct bus from my home to the office, and the nearest subway station is fifteen minutes walk.W: Pity you! M: How about you? Do you take public tra
79、nsportation?W: Me, either. I often sleep in. That gives me no other option but to take a taxi for twenty minutes.M: That saves time but costs a lot. Its time for the meeting. Hurry up!11.-13. 【听力原文】W: Simon, can you imagine I forgot to remind the boss of the important meeting?M: What an awkward mist
80、ake! As a secretary, you shouldnt forget to keep the boss informed of all the important schedules. W: I certainly know it, but this morning I didnt feel very well, soM: Thats really a silly mistake. Any small mistake may cost our company great losses.W: I understand what you mean. It makes me look i
81、ncapable. Im afraid I will be fired. How can I fix it?M: Apologize to him and give an explanation.W: I hope our boss will forgive me. I really dont want to lose my job.M: Relax. I believe he will take your condition into careful consideration. W: You are so sweet.14.-17. 【听力原文】M: How amazing Beijing
82、 2022 Winter Olympics are! Do you think so, Linda?W: You can say that again, Tom! I like the opening ceremony most. Did you go there to watch any game?M: No, but my friend Jack Ma was a volunteer there. As the event is over, visitors are allowed to go into the Stadium. He invited us to visit it and
83、other sporting venues next weekend. W: That doesnt appeal to me. Its freezing cold. Besides, I have just come back from a winter camp.M: You have been expecting to learn how to ski. Now it is the perfect time. W: But I have planned to take a local trip, which is money-saving. M: Come on. Jack told m
84、e there is an awesome ice lake, beautiful snow, and various winter sports. He has already reserved a hotel for us nearby.W: Well, I cant say no. But I have already agreed to do something with my friend Susan at that time.M: Shes going, too. W: Really? ThenI guess Ill go.18.-20. 【听力原文】The traditional
85、 Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. Chunfen, the fourth term of the year, starts on March 20 and ends on April 3 this year. It signals the equal length of the day and night time. Here are interesting things you can do on that day. Standing an egg upright is a popular game acr
86、oss the country. It is an old custom that dates back to 4,000 years ago. People practice this tradition to celebrate the coming of spring. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future. Some believe that Chunfen is the best time to practice this game bec
87、ause of the earths relatively balanced position, which makes it easier to make an egg stand upright.Chunfen is also a good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. So to pray for health, they wrote their medical issues on paper kites. When the kite was in the
88、air, people would cut off the string to let the paper kite go with the wind, symbolizing the flying away of diseases. Later flying kites developed into a popular game of spring. On this day, people write a blessing on the kite, hoping that their dreams can come true.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2
89、.5分，满分 37.5分)21. A 22. B 23. D 24-27. A B C B28-31. AABB 32-35. C D A B 36-40. C D E G A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)41. B42. D43. C44. D45. C46. B47. A48. C49. D50. A 51. B52. A53. B54. C55. A56.called 57.types 58.as 59.meaning 60.actually 61.to jump 62.that 63.closest 64.his 65.has读后续
90、写:Upon recovery, Mike announced on social media to take a cross-country trip. He wanted to cycle to Jamess grave site to pay his respects in person. It seemed suitable to make the journey by biketo show how transformative the heart was. Mike was back to cycling and gradually built up his body. Bless
91、ings for the ride flooded in on social media. “What a biker with a big heart,” someone commented. Hearing about Mikes decision, Christine and David decided they would meet him there when he arrived. Mike got off his bike and walked straight to Christine, who was waiting at the grave site. “Thank you
92、. Thanks for coming.” said Christine as they folded into a deep hug. Then came the tears. They were not the deep weeping tears of grief, but tears of relief from a mother who knew shed done right. At Jamess headstone, Mike squatted down and took a deep breath, feeling the strong pulse of Jamess heart in his chest. He told James how thankful he was and promised to take care of his heart.