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第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，总分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
长春外国语学校2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试高一年级
题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出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至7题。
英语试卷
6．When will Martin get married?
出题人：卢春红 审题人：赵敏
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共14页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
7．How are the speakers going to Sydney?
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴 A. By train. B. By car. C. By air.
区。
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、
8．Why does Julia do research on music?
笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题 A．To study its change.
卷上答题无效。
B．To understand its influence.
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 C．To show its importance.
9．How will Mr. Morant help with the report?
第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分，共95分）
A．By collecting more data.
第一部分 听力（共20小题，满分 30 分）
B．By checking it.
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
C．By answering questions.
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。
听完每段对话后，你都有5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。
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
1．What kind of sport does Mike like best?
10．What is the challenge for Jim?
A．Tennis. B．Basketball. C．Football.
A. Activity organization. B. Task design. C. Classroom management.
2．What does the man think of the film?
11．Who inspire(s) Jim in his career choice?
A．Interesting. B．Disappointing. C．Moving.
A. His parents. B. His English teacher. C. His university classmates.
3．When will Shirley and David meet?
12．What does Lucy ask about at last?
A．At 6: 10. B．At 5: 50. C．At 7: 00. A. Public opinions. B. Jim’s plans. C. Teacher’s honor.
4．What is the relationship between the man and Judy? 13．What is the show mainly about?
A．Friends. B. Neighbors. C．Father and daughter. A. Jim’s university major. B. Jim’s working C. Jim’s present job.
experience.
5．What are the speakers talking about?
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
A．Making a paper plane. B．Flying a plane. C．Buying a toy plane.
14．What does Eric do every day?
英语试题第113页（共14页） 英语试题第114页（共14页）A．Clean the gym. B．Travel around. C．Take proper exercise. Saturn and Venus joint
15．What is Linda probably? On January 18, two neighboring worlds of Venus and Saturn will appear less than half a
A．A student. B．A guide. C．A trainer. degree apart in the sky, about 30 — 45 minutes after sunset. Venus, the brighter, will shine a
16．Which month is it when they are talking? brilliant red, with Saturn next to it appearing more golden. Though you will be able to see both
A．September. B．August. C．October. with the naked eye, binoculars will enhance the view.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 Lunar eclipse (月食) and blood moon
17．How much should the speaker have paid for the dinner?
During a lunar eclipse, one in 2022 seen in Portugal, light casts a burning glow on the
A．200 yuan. B．190 yuan. C．180 yuan.
moon’s surface in the early morning hours of March 14, lasting from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m.
18．Why did the waiter run a block?
Stargazers can get a great view of the “blood moon” across the Americas, weather
A．To return the change.
permitting.
B．To thank the speaker.
Partial solar eclipse
C．To ask for a favor.
The sky shifting from deep blue at the top, to burning reds on the horizon, the solar eclipse
19．What problem did the speaker and her friends meet?
coming March 29, 2025, will have the sun appear as a new moon. Visible across large parts of
A．They lost their money.
North America, Europe, and Asia, the event begins at 4:50 a.m. At 6:47 a.m., the largest part
B．They couldn’t find their way.
of the sun will be shaded by the moon.
C．They failed to catch the subway.
Moon and Mercury meet up
20．What is the speaker motivated to do?
Mercury is tricky to spot because of its closeness to the sun. On June 26, the planet will
A．Learn about culture shock.
be easier to glimpse as it appears next to our moon around 20 — 30 minutes before the twilight
B．Stay in China longer.
fades. Mercury will shine as a faint red of light to the naked eye.
C．Show kindness to others.
21. Which event takes the longest time?
A. Saturn and Venus joint. B. Lunar eclipse and blood moon.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
C. Partial solar eclipse. D. Moon and Mercury meet up.
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
22. Which country best suits blood moon observation?
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。
A A. China. B. Canada. C. Russia. D. Portugal.
Four Must-see Night Sky Events in 2025
23. What do the four events have in common?
In the upcoming year, stargazers can anticipate a range of heavenly wonders to get excited
A. They can be viewed with naked B. They fall in the same month.
for. eyes.
C. They all emerge for the first time. D. They have red lights involved.
英语试题第213页（共14页） 英语试题第214页（共14页）A. Patient B. Courageous. C. Intelligent. D. Generous.
B 26. What does the last paragraph tell about Dierdre’s climbing journey?
Many of us have heard of Alex Honnold, who made history in 2018 when he became the
A. It was worth the efforts. B. It took days to complete.
first man to climb EI Capitan without ropes or safety equipment. But his mother, Dierdre
C. It was arranged on her own. D. It required special equipment.
Wolownick, just became the oldest woman to conquer the famous peak: she reached the top 27. What may be a suitable title for the text?
on September 23 — the morning of her 70th birthday. A. Mountain climbing benefits health B. Mother goes beyond her son’s wish
Dierdre, the writer and language teacher, decided to take up climbing as a means to connect C. Climb together, bond closer D. Slow down, better your life
more with her son. In 2008, accompanied by her son Alex, she visited a climbing gym and
C
completed 12 routes that first day with his help, but it was months before she worked up the One aspect of the clean-energy change will happen inside buildings. Many homes
courage to return and practice on her own. and businesses burn natural gas for heating and cooking. Natural gas gives out
Dierdre became committed to the sport, and began to meet friends and sharpen her skills.
greenhouse gases as well as other pollutants that can harm health. Gas appliances (家
She scaled (登上) parts of Half Dome and Cathedral peak at a time when many people at her
用电器) can be replaced by electric versions and tap into clean electricity.
age are thinking about retirement and slowing down. The writer would go on to publish a book
Panama Bartholomy is the director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition. His
about her climbing experiences with Alex called The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story.
group, based in Petaluma, Calif., focuses on limiting gas emissions indoors. “We
“As a mother, I am impressed by this role exchange process. Parents and children often
assume the electric grid (输电网) is getting cleaner over time, which it is. So, we
wind up changing roles in life as they get older,” she writes in her book. “But never, I thought, is
want more and more of our heating to come from electricity.”
that transformation as obvious as when they climb together.”
It’s much easier to make these types of transitions when governments recommend them,
On September 23, Dierdre and her friends set out in the dark, at 6 am. The route is steep
says Beth Miller. She is an ecologist and consultant with Good Company. Based in Eugene,
(陡峭的) enough to require all-fours, grabbing rocks and trees and whatever else will hold the
Ore., it helps companies and communities reduce their carbon footprint. Some states are already
weight. Yet despite all difficulties the team made it to the top. “It was really inspiring to watch
taking steps to make these changes. On September 22, for instance, California decided it would
her and then to have her on top with all of us,” said one of Dierdre’s friends. “There was a
ban the sale of gas-fired space heaters and water heaters by 2030.
special look on everyone’s face. We knew where we were. We knew how amazing the moment
After homes and businesses make the switch to electric alternatives, they will be
truly was.”
more comfortable, says Bartholomy. They will be safer and cleaner, too, he adds.
24. Why did Dierdre start climbing mountains?
Instead of a gas furnace(燃气炉), an electric heat pump could both heat and cool a
A. To know her son better. B. To celebrate her birthday.
home. Gas heaters and stoves won’t be pumping pollution into a home’s air. And cooks will
C. To seek writing inspiration. D. To set an example for the old.
have even more control on a modern electric cooker than on a gas stove says Bartholomy.
25. Which of the following best describes Dierdre?
Getting natural gas out of your home is probably the largest positive impact you can have
英语试题第313页（共14页） 英语试题第314页（共14页）for the planet, Bartholomy says. “We all need to fight for a livable climate. There is no way to whose droppings can block the sun. To deal with this, engineers for the project at Alqueva have
meet our climate goals while still burning gas in buildings. For a livable future, we must take developed remote-controlled cleaning robots and are working on autonomous ones.
measures to stop burning natural gas, though we know we have a long way to go.” And the Yet floating solar projects also enjoy several advantages. When located at existing
bonus: It now looks like doing that should also save people a lot of money. hydroelectric dams they do not require any additional land and can be connected to the grid(电
28. What is the clean energy change? 网)without the multi-year wait common for solar projects. The cooling effect of being on water
A. Using natural gas for heating. B. Using natural gas to boil water. boosts the efficiency of the modules, with studies suggesting gains of between 5% and 15%
C. Using electric cookers at home. D. Using electric lights inside buildings. over land-based PV, while the shade they produce slows the water loss of the lake.
29. What does the underlined word “transitions” in Paragraph 3 mean? EDP views floating solar as a cornerstone of its renewable energy strategy. The initial 5
A. Promises B. Plans. C. Changes. D. Decisions. megawatts(MW, 兆瓦) capacity at Alqueva may seem modest, but it’s just the beginning. The
30. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
company is planning a second phase, which will see an additional 70MW capacity by 2025.
A. Homes will be safer. B. Gas stoves will be replaced soon.
According to Wood Mackenzie, a leading consultancy, floating solar technology could deliver
C. Homes’ air will have more pollutants. D. Cooks prefer to use traditional cookers.
up to 60,000MW of renewable energy globally by 2031. “This may pale in comparison to the
31. What is the best title of the text?
1,600,000MW of solar capacity installed as of last year. But every bit counts,” he added.
A. Clean-energy Change B. Electricity Use
32. Which of the following best describes the EDP project?
C. Make Use of Natural Gas D. Save Your Money at Home
A. It went unquestioned. B. It can be costly but eco-friendly.
C. It has already expanded. D. It is separated from the power station.
D
33. What can be learned about floating solar projects?
In Portugal, near the town of Alqueva, lies Europe’s largest artificial lake, home to an
A. Engineers have developed auto cleaning robots.
innovative floating solar- power plant developed by EDP, a leading renewable energy company.
B. Floating solar projects demand less time for grid access.
Despite initial skepticism about the high costs and potential issues of floating solar technology,
C. Land-based PV modules are more productive than floating ones.
this project represents the sector’s maturation and readiness for expansion.
D. The PV modules decrease the water level of the lake.
In this first phase of the project at Alqueva, engineers have stationed some 12,000 PV
34. What might EDP agree with according to the last paragraph?
modules(光伏组件)on floating platforms made from partially recycled plastic and locally
A. The project at Alqueva is an instant success.
sourced soft wood. These are connected to an energy-storage system combining batteries and
B. By 2025 the project at Alqueva will provide 70MW capacity.
are integrated with the hydroelectric dam’s power station.
C. The project will generate the majority of global renewable power.
Floating solar projects do face plenty of challenges. The kit has to be water-, wave-, wind-
D. The floating solar technology has a promising future.
and storm-resistant, which adds complexity and cost. The fish in lakes attract plenty of birds,
35. What is a suitable title for the text?
英语试题第413页（共14页） 英语试题第414页（共14页）A. Floating Solar Ready to Shine at the problem as a whole and use pattern-matching to try and solve it.
B. Solar Power or Hydro Power A. Better at multi-tasking
C. The Dawn of Renewable Energy B. Smarter than the right-handed
D. A Glimpse into Global Floating Solar Farms C. As we know, the brain is cross-wired
D. This one varies depending on how dated your source is
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
E. Here are a few more fascinating left-handed people facts
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。
Left-handed people make up around 12% of the global population. One really interesting F. Mixed-handed children are more likely to experience language issues
fact that I picked up was from a scientist who believed that left-handed people tended to be G. And lefties were two and a half times more likely to suffer from sleep disorders
more independent as a result of having to adapt to a world that is largely built for right-handed
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
individuals. 3 6 !
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
More likely to have allergies and sleep disorders 佳选项。
At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school 41 for
A study found that left-handed people were 11 times more likely to suffer from allergies
me. In my first 42 class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all
than right-handed folk. 3 7
within 45 minutes. I 43 my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor
Left-handed people use the right side of the brain the most
said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.” she glanced down at me through
38 , meaning that the right side controls the left side of the body and the other
her 44 , “You are no different from your classmates, young man.”
way around. Hence there is a well-known saying “only left-handed people are in their right
Not finishing the 45 when the bell rang, I had to 46 it home. In the 47 of my
minds”. The right-hand side of the brain is thought to control the left side of the body and tasks
bedroom, the story 48 all became clear to me! Louis Braille lived in a time when the
to do with the arts and creativity.
blind couldn’t get much 49 . But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he 50 a reading
Are left-handed people smarter?
system of raised dots, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
39 ! One 2007 study “Effect of handedness on intelligence level of students”
Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “ 51 ” students? My
shows that lefties are more likely to have higher IQ. However, another 2010 study “The
thoughts spilled out and my pen started to 52 . I completed the task within 40 minutes.
relationship between hand preference, hand performance, and general cognitive ability”
Indeed, I was no 53 from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his
suggests the exact opposite!
way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?
4 0
I didn't 54 anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a
Experiments showed that when given two tasks to complete simultaneously, lefties
55 when it came back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper
performed best. This is because right-handed people tend to solve problems by breaking them
were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying?”
down into parts and analyzing each piece one at a time. While left-handed people tend to look
英语试题第513页（共14页） 英语试题第514页（共14页）41.A. common B. difficult C. violent D. cruel 62. Two years ago, Sally was told she had a serious d________ which was difficult to cure.
42.A. grammar B. spelling C. history D. literature 63. NASA plans to l________ a satellite to study cosmic rays.
43.A. hid B. raised C. rubbed D. washed 64. Let’s keep this conversation b________ ; I have a plane to catch.
44.A. fingers B. papers C. glasses D. seat
65. I have just spent a wonderful holiday there and would r________ it to anyone.
45.A. writing B. speaking C. listening D. reading
46.A. put B. drive C. drag D. take
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
47.A. blindness B. calmness C. quietness D. brightness
在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
48.A. suddenly B. wildly C. certainly D. naturally 66. ________ (absorb) in writing a poem, the poet didn’t realize night was approaching.
49.A. education B. aid C. sympathy D. respect
67. Using your brain can be the best way to break away ________ those habits.
50.A. bought B. discovered C. searched D. invented
68. The boy has gone through several ________ (treat), which have striking effects.
51.A. sighted B. confident C. talented D. intelligent
69. A number of people were _______ (trap) in the burning building when the fire broke
52.A. sing B. dance C. walk D. rest
out.
53.A. qualification B. inspiration C. isolation D. difference
70. ________ (personal) speaking, I prefer to stay at home rather than go out on such a bad
54.A. consider B. evaluate C. expect D. express
55.A. surprise B. reminder C. danger D. challenge day.
71. The four countries that belong ________ the United Kingdom work together in some
第II卷（非选择题部分，共55分）
areas.
第四部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分）
72. Be confident. This bright-coloured dress will get you _______(notice).
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
73. It was a remarkable ________(achieve) for such a young player.
根据首字母或汉语提示填空，每空一词。
56. In the 16th century, the ________ (邻近的) country of Wales was joined to the 74. The winning numbers are ________ (random) selected by computer.
Kingdom 75. Jay Zhou has a _______(passion) interest in music.
of England. 第三节 翻译句子 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
将下列句子翻译成英语。
57. Office workers fled in ________ (恐慌) as the fire took hold.
76. 乡间有星罗棋布的小村庄。
58. Mike’s ________ (原创的) compositions began to become quite popular among ____________________________________________________________
77. 他竖起大拇指，反复向我表示感谢。
teenagers.
____________________________________________________________
59. Music gave Frank hope and a sense of ________ (满足).
78. 他装出关心的样子。
____________________________________________________________
60. Celebrities don’t want their ________ (隐私) invaded by reporters.
79. 克服恐惧的唯一方法是正视恐惧。
61. A virtual choir has e________ them to add their voices to those of other individuals and
____________________________________________________________
become part of the global community. 80. 她满面迷惑的表情。
英语试题第613页（共14页） 英语试题第614页（共14页）____________________________________________________________
第四节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届副主席，负责组织俱乐部的相关活
动。请按以下提示，写一篇竞选演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 个人优势。
2. 组织活动的设想。
3. 表达当选的愿望。
参考词汇：副主席vice president 竞选run for
注意：1. 写作词数为80左右。
2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone,
My name is Li Hua.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
英语试题第713页（共14页） 英语试题第714页（共14页）答案：
1-5 CBACA 6-10 BABAC 11-15 BACCB 16-20 BCABC As for the activities, I plan to organize more interactive sessions, such as English debates
to promote our listening and speaking skills. Additionally, I propose to invite native
A篇： 21. C 22. B 23. D speakers to deliver lectures, which can enhance our communicative competence.
B篇： 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C
I am committed to making our club more dynamic and inclusive. I would appreciate it if
C篇： 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. A
you could consider me for this position.
D篇： 32. B 33.B 34.D 35.A
七选五：36. E 37. G 38. C 39. D 40. A
Thank you!
41-45 BDBCD 46-50 DCAAD 51-55 ABDCA
听力原文：
56. nearby/neighbouring 57. panic 58. original 59. satisfaction/contentment 60.
1．C
privacy
【原文】W: What kind of sport do you like, Mike?
61. enabled 62.disease 63. launch 64. brief 65. recommend
M: I once learned tennis, but I was not good at it. Then I preferred basketball, but now I think nothing can
66. Absorbed 67. away 68. treatments 69. trapped 70. personally 71. to
compare with football and it is my favourite now.
72. noticed 73. achievement 74. randomly 75. passionate
2．B
【原文】W: How did you like the film No Country for Old Men last night?
76. The countryside was dotted with small villages.
M: It’s far from interesting. I’d rather I had stayed at home and had a good sleep.
77. With his thumb up, he expressed his thank to me repeatedly.
3．A
78. He assumed an air of concern.
【原文】M: Shirley, the concert will begin at seven tonight. Shall we meet at ten to six and head for the
79. The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.
stadium together?
80. She had a puzzled look on her face.
W: Well, David, I might be babysitting my brother then. Could we make it twenty minutes later than that?
作文
M: No problem.
Good morning, everyone,
4．C
【原文】M: Well, put yourself in my shoes, what would you do then?
My name is Li Hua. I am running for the vice president of our English Club. I believe my
W: If Judy were my daughter, I would not worry about her. Her math teacher has already given her
strengths lie in my proficiency in the English language and excellent skills in organizing
special help after school. She is less likely to fail the course.
activities.
英语试题第813页（共14页） 英语试题第814页（共14页）5．A M: Sure, no problem.
【原文】M: What are you doing, Sara? 10．C 11．B 12．A 13．C
W: My younger brother Simon likes planes, so I want to make a paper one as his toy. I’ve tried three 【原文】W: Welcome to our show, Jim. Today our topic is “career”. What is your ideal job?
times, but none of those planes flew well! M: Thank you, Lucy. Well, I have always dreamed of being a great English teacher. And luckily, that’s my
M: You need to fold the wings in half. current job.
W: OK, I’ll try. W: Is that a demanding job?
6．B 7．A M: Yes, I think so, although people suppose that being a teacher is easy and boring.
【原文】W: Honey, how are we going to Sydney for Martin’s wedding? Today is Wednesday. There are W: What problem do you think you have when doing that job?
only three days to go. M: I have some problems keeping my students organized orderly and focused on tasks. Now I’m trying my
M: Should we fly? It can save us a great deal of time. We need to arrive one day earlier, on Friday. best to improve that skill.
W: But it’s too costly. What about renting a car? W: Is it hard to make your dream come true?
M: You are not skilled in driving. I’ll get too tired if I drive all the time. Let’s take the train. We could set M: Every job needs time and effort, and a teacher does as well. Apart from the academic knowledge I was
off early. taught at university, I had to learn many other soft skills.
W: OK. Then we won’t miss the beautiful scenery on the way. W: Why do you choose that job?
M: And we can also rest well. M: І really admire my high school English teacher, and І want to be like him- patient, thoughtful and
8．B 9．A sympathetic. My parents both approve of my decision.
【原文】W: Mr. Morant, we’re considering writing a report. Could you help us with it? W: Does the job have anything to do with your major at university?
M: What is it about, Julia? M: Sure. I studied English Language and Literature, which does support me a lot in my career path.
W: It’s about young people’s music preference. Music is important and it may change us gradually. We W: What does the society think about your job?
want to know how music affects us. M: I’m not quite sure, but I’m proud to be a teacher, an honorable job and I also believe in what I’m doing
M: Sounds interesting. What can I do for you? Do you need me to check your report? right now.
W: Actually I wonder if you could help us with these surveys. We did some research in several middle 14．C 15．B 16．B
schools among students between the ages of 13 and 15. And we need to know more about other age 【原文】W: Hey, Eric. You look so great!
groups. M: Hey, Linda. I go to the gym every day. The proper training really pays off. Now I’m in good shape and I
M: You mean I help you hand out these surveys and then take them back? That’s easy. When do I need to know more about how to keep fit.
give them back to you? W: I haven’t worked out too long. I’m too busy with my work. I led travelers to Liverpool, London and
W: By next Sunday. Manchester last week and I only spent one night at home.
英语试题第913页（共14页） 英语试题第914页（共14页）M: I saw from the news that almost all places of interest were crowded. Many students with their parents
go traveling in July and August. You can get much exercise when you work.
W: That’s true. Tell me more about how you keep fit.
M: Besides sports activities, I also have a healthy and balanced diet. I can share the recipe with you.
W: It’s so kind of you. I will try that next month, for in September I’ll have time to stay at home.
M: We can exercise together then. And getting enough sleep is important for good health. I’m also
advised to stay in a good mood. That helps me to improve my physical health.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】
About 10 years ago, some friends and I went to a small restaurant for dinner in China. We finished
the delicious food, asked for the check and left some money on the table. It came to 180 yuan. We left
two 100-yuan notes, thanked the waiter and left. As we were an entire block away, we heard someone
shouting behind us, waving a piece of paper. We quickly realized it was the waiter from the restaurant. He
didn’t speak English; we didn’t speak Chinese. But he ran an entire block just to give us the 20 yuan,
which was really surprising but moving. Since we were struggling to find the entrance to the subway
then, we decided to turn to him for help. He nodded and indicated we could follow him. We walked
about 3 blocks. Then he pointed to the entrance, and walked away. I couldn’t believe that he should take
so much trouble to help some strangers. Similar experiences repeated themselves across China. The
friendliness of the people, and their eagerness to help are wonderful. I don’t know if that is classified as
“culture shock” but it has made me think about my own country where I rarely see such kind actions. It
also inspires me to act that way no matter where I am.
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