青海省海南藏族自治州高级中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试英语
试题
一、听力选择题
1．What did the woman dislike about last night’s meal?
A．The soup. B．The cake. C．The pizza.
2．What are the speakers talking about?
A．Their hobbies.
B．A popular book.
C．An electronic device.
3．What is the relationship between the speakers?
A．Husband and wife.
B．Workmates.
C．Doctor and patient.
4．What might Mr. Jones be?
A．A repairman. B．A salesman. C．A deliveryman.
5．How will the man help the woman?
A．By dusting the house.
B．By doing the washing.
C．By taking out the rubbish.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does Sam have trouble with?
A．Staff training.
B．Account registration.
C．Computer setup.
7．What will Sam do next?
A．Check an e-mail.
B．Give a name list to the woman.
C．Request photos from new employees.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where do the speakers work?A．At a school. B．At a toy store. C．At the dentist’s.
9．What is the woman’s main concern?
A．The size of the waiting area.
B．The budget for remodeling.
C．The reputation of the company.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why does Brian look upset?
A．He lacks money.
B．His expenses are high.
C．His spending is hard to work out.
11．What costs Brian most every month?
A．The rent. B．The food. C．The books.
12．How much does Brian spend on transport every month?
A．50 pounds. B．30 pounds. C．28 pounds.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the man major in?
A．Business.
B．Accounting.
C．Teaching.
14．What does the man think of his major?
A．It’s promising.
B．It’s easy to learn.
C．It’s suitable for him.
15．What difficulty does the man face in his studies?
A．Memorizing some data.
B．Finding his own study method.
C．Dealing with different situations.
16．What is most important according to the man?
A．Work experience.
B．A high degree.C．Great ambition.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What does the speaker recommend seeing in St. Andrews?
A．Ancient sites.
B．Woolen cloths.
C．Modern buildings.
18．What can be learned from the museum in Cluny?
A．When the village was constructed.
B．How important sheep were in the region.
C．What the village looked like 1,000 years ago.
19．What can listeners do in Pennerley?
A．Try growing vegetables.
B．Shop at a farmer’s market.
C．Visit the museum of village life.
20．What is the last attraction about?
A．Farm animals.
B．Agricultural products.
C．Transport development.
二、阅读理解
Below are some fantastic art shows that you can’t miss when you stay in Beijing.
Time with music
Guqin, the 3,000-year-old zither, is closely linked with intellectual history. It was considered one of the four
forms of arts being practiced by scholars and noblemen for self-cultivation. The show introduces its repertoire and
masters. It will run until May 30.
9 a.m. — 5 p.m., closed on Mondays. 16 Hujing Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Literati vision
Classical Chinese gardens vividly demonstrate an architectural system designed by ancient intellectuals (知
识分子). The works reflect on the relations between people and universal rules, and open up a dialogue on theinteraction between modern people and new technologies. The exhibition runs until July 9.
10 a.m. — 5 p.m., closed on Mondays. 21 Pudusi West Lane，Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Contemporary artists
Song Art Museum’s new exhibition, Rhythm and Refrain, traces the evolution and diversity of Chinese
contemporary art throughout four decades. It displays paintings, sculptures, installations, images and videos by
more than 40 celebrated artists. The show runs until July 24.
10 a.m. — 6 p.m., closed on Mondays. Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing.
American sculptor
Bruce Nauman: an exhibition now on at the M Woods, Beijing, takes visitors on a journey through the
American artist’s universe formed since the 1960s. It is an investigation into Nauman’s creative method. The
exhibition, through June 12, is a combination of M Woods, Tate Modern and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
11 a.m. — 7 p.m., closed on Mondays. Building 3, 38 Qianliang Hutong, 95 Longfusi Street, Dongcheng
District, Beijing.
21．What similarities do the four shows share?
A．They are very popular.
B．They have the same exhibition hours.
C．They are not available on Mondays.
D．They are displayed in the same district.
22．Which would you prefer if you take an interest in musical instruments?
A．Time with music.
B．Literati vision.
C．Contemporary artists.
D．American sculptor.
23．Who are the four shows intended for?
A．Intellectuals.
B．Chinese culture lovers.
C．Music fans.
D．Art enthusiasts.
When he was a little boy, his uncle called him “Sparky” after a comic-strip horse named Spark Plug. School
was all but impossible for Sparky.He failed every subject in the eighth grade. He failed physics in high school, getting a grade of zero. He also
failed Latin, algebra and English. And his record in sports wasn’t any better. Though he did manage to make the
school’s golf team, he quickly lost the only important match of the season. Oh, there was a consolation match (安慰
赛); he lost that too.
Throughout his youth, Sparky was awkward socially. It wasn’t that the other students disliked him; it’s just
that no one really cared all that much. In fact, Sparky was astonished if a classmate ever said hello to him outside of
school hours. Sparky was a loser. He, his classmates... everyone knew it.
One thing was important to Sparky, however — drawing. He was proud of his artwork. No one else
appreciated it. But that didn’t seem to matter to him. In his senior year of high school, he submitted some cartoons
to the yearbook. The editors rejected the concept. Despite this brush-off, Sparky was convinced of his ability. He
even decided to become an artist.
So, after completing high school, Sparky wrote to Walt Disney Studios. They asked for samples of his
artwork. Despite careful preparation, it too was rejected. One more confirmation that he was a loser.
But Sparky still didn’t give up. Instead, he decided to tell his own life’s story in cartoons. Sparky’s cartoon
character went on to become a cultural phenomenon of sorts. People readily identified with this “lovable loser”. He
reminded people of the painful and embarrassing moments from their own past, of their pain and their shared
humanity. The character soon became famous worldwide: “Charlie Brown”. And Sparky, the boy whose many
failures never kept him from trying, whose work was rejected again and again... is the highly successful cartoonist
Charles Schultz. His cartoon strip, Peanuts, continues to inspire books, T-shirts and Christmas specials, reminding
us, as someone once commented, that life somehow finds a way for all of us, even the losers.
24．What can be inferred about Sparky’s classmates?
A．They were not fond of him. B．They only said hello to him.
C．They laughed at him for his failures. D．They considered him socially invisible.
25．Which words best describe Sparky according to the passage?
A．Talented and promising. B．Optimistic and sociable.
C．Ambitious and persistent. D．Passionate and knowledgeable.
26．What does the author focus on in the last paragraph?
A．The inspiration of Sparky’s successful story.
B．The cultural impacts growing out of failures.
C．The story behind a famous cartoon character.
D．The process of creating the cartoon strip of Peanuts.27．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A．The Life of Charles Schultz B．The Loser Who Never Gave up
C．The Creation of Charlie Brown D．The Optimist Who Never Complained
Imagine a team of humans and robots working together to process online orders. Real-life workers
strategically positioned among their automated coworkers who are moving intelligently back and forth in a
warehouse (仓库) space, picking items for shipping to the customers.
This could become a reality sooner or later thanks to researchers at the University of Missouri, who are
working to speed up the online delivery process by developing a software model designed to make transport robots
smarter.
“The robotic technology already exists,” said Sharan Srinivas, who specializes in data analytics and
operations research. “Our goal is to best apply this technology through efficient planning. To do this, we’re asking
questions like ‘given a list of items to pick, how do you optimize (优化) the route plan for the human pickers and
robots?’ or ‘how many items should a robot pick in a given tour?’ Likewise, we have a similar set of questions for
the human worker. The most challenging part is optimizing the collaboration plan between the human pickers and
robots.”
Currently, a lot of human effort and labor costs are involved with fulfilling online orders. To help optimize
this process, robotic companies have already developed cooperative robots, also known as cobots or autonomous
mobile robots (AMRs), to work in a warehouse or distribution center. AMRs are equipped with sensors and
cameras to help them navigate (确定方向) around a controlled space like a warehouse.
Srinivas said, “The robot is intelligent, so if it’s instructed to go to a particular location, it can navigate the
warehouse and not hit any workers or other obstacles along the way. AMRs are not designed to replace human
workers, but instead can work cooperatively alongside them to help increase the efficiency of the order fulfillment
process.”
“The one drawback is that these robots do not have good grasping abilities, ” said Srinivas. “But humans are
good at grasping items, so we are trying to balance the strength of both resources.”
28．What is the function of the sensors equipped on AMRs?
A．To look cool.
B．To sense warnings.
C．To direct AMRs’ way.
D．To find human workers.29．What can we learn from the passage?
A．Now only robots pick items for shipping to the customers.
B．AMRs are designed to replace human beings.
C．Few labor costs are involved with fulfilling online orders now.
D．Some researchers are working to speed up the online delivery process.
30．Which task do AMRs struggle with?
A．Leaping up
B．Holding objects
C．Going upstairs
D．Moving forward on flat ground
31．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．Different robots created by Sharan
B．The Simple Use of Robots
C．Making Transport Robots More Intelligent
D．Warehouse Staff at Work
Stressed at work and feeling your blood pressure rise? People all over the world are told by their doctors to
try a low-sodium (钠) diet to treat high blood pressure or other diseases, but there’s no denying that salt makes food
taste good. Fortunately, Japanese researchers at Tokyo’s Meiji University and the manufacturer Kirin have
developed high-tech chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in
their diets.
These wired-up chopsticks are actually part of a device that the researchers say can enhance the salty flavor
of low-sodium foods. And when they were tested on participants for the first time, results showed that the high-tech
chopsticks increase perceived (察觉到) saltiness in foods by about 1.5 times.
According to the research team, the basic principle is that the extra salty flavor is perceived due to extremely
weak electric currents conveyed directly into the mouth through the tip of one of the chopsticks. Scientists have
apparently been using this kind of weak electricity to play with flavors in the lab for years, but these chopsticks in
particular are set to adjust the activity of ions (离子) in sodium chloride(table salt), which enhances salty flavor.
And do these chopsticks work as expected? To verify the effect of the new chopsticks, the researchers
conducted an experiment on a total of 36 participants aged 40 to 65, all of whom were eating a low-sodium diet. If
nothing else, one thing was clear: participants using the chopsticks tasted more salt than they did without. Resultsshow that they even thought that low-sodium food eaten with the high-tech chopsticks tasted saltier than regular
food made with an average amount of sodium, and eaten with normal chopsticks.
The chopsticks aren’t on store shelves quite yet, but with promising results, people around the world who are
unhappily devoted to a low-sodium diet might just be excited for any updates to come!
32．What is the main function of the future high-tech chopsticks?
A．To treat blood pressure.
B．To help reduce salt intake.
C．To increase the nutrition of food.
D．To test how salty a dish is.
33．How do the high-tech chopsticks work?
A．By sending warning information to the brain.
B．By tricking our brains into tasting extra salt.
C．By using electricity to transport ions between chopsticks.
D．By changing the saltiness of food with electric shocks.
34．What does the underlined word “verify” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Change. B．Improve.
C．Confirm. D．Strengthen.
35．What is the writer’s attitude toward the future of the chopsticks?
A．Negative B．Skeptical
C．Uncertain. D．Hopeful.
It’s easy to tell when someone is not paying attention, but it can be surprisingly tricky to know what truly
excellent listening looks like. 36 So, what can we do to become better listeners?
37 A good friend wants to tell you about an issue they’re having with their partner. Before even
starting your conversation, remove any distractions in the environment. Turn off the TV, take off your headphones
and put your phone away. 38
At its core, listening in a one-on-one conversation is about taking an interest in another person and making
them feel understood. One way to show your understanding is by summarizing what you just heard and asking if
you have missed anything. 39 This might feel embarrassing, but asking for clarification actually shows
that you’re committed to understanding.
In addition to actively attending to a speaker’s words, the most important thing is trying not to interrupt.40 If you do break in, look for natural pauses to ask open-ended questions that benefit the speaker. Questions
like “How did that make you feel?” confirm that you’re following the story while also helping the speaker dive
deeper into their own thoughts.
A．One study showed that even the visible presence of a phone made conversations feel less intimate to those
involved.
B．This might seem like a small change, but it makes a big difference.
C．Finally, don’t be afraid of silence, which helps speakers reflect on their speech as well.
D．Sometimes if you lose focus, don’t be shy about asking the speaker to repeat what you missed.
E．Good listening contributes to improving our relationships and potentially changing people’s minds.
F．However, this doesn’t mean you need to stay completely silent.
G．Good listeners seek to create an undisturbed environment.
三、完形填空
Kenneth worked a job in the downtown of Washington, D．C． While it paid well, his boss was what
Kenneth described as a constant 41 . One day, Kenneth got out of the office building from work, walking
on the street. It was a bitterly cold night. He received two 42 phone calls: one from his angry boss and
another from a friend suffering cancer. The 43 frustration mixed with the personal sadness, casting a
heavy 44 over his day. “I just didn’t understand what the purpose of life was,” he 45 that day
and said.
Wandering on the road, Kenneth 46 to make eye contact with a little boy walking toward him.
“When we locked 47 , he just gave me a bright smile. No words exchanged, the smile was a language
enough to 48 me.” As he continued on his path, Kenneth couldn’t shake off the impact of that accidental
yet meaningful 49 .
In that instant, a thought 50 Kenneth, not of giving in to despair (绝望) but of 51 .
Kenneth launched a video project, 52 the healing power of smiles that persons from all walks of life
received. Each faced their own hardships but was 53 comforted and motivated from strangers, much like
his own experience with the little boy. These recordings became beacons (灯塔) of hope and 54 for
people in despair, spreading more warmth in corners of the world.
“I have to marvel at the idea due to a little boy smiling at me on a cold January day. He is my unsung 55,” Kenneth said.
41．A．headache B．assistant C．angel D．visitor
42．A．cautious B．pleasant C．strange D．painful
43．A．temporary B．previous C．professional D．continuous
44．A．glance B．smile C．shadow D．light
45．A．stirred up B．figured out C．got through D．reflected on
46．A．pretended B．promised C．happened D．refused
47．A．belonging B．sight C．screen D．belt
48．A．defeat B．inspire C．trick D．threaten
49．A．encounter B．recognition C．explosion D．celebration
50．A．absorbed B．hurt C．fined D．struck
51．A．apology B．change C．dependence D．illustration
52．A．filming B．regaining C．ignoring D．drawing
53．A．unexpectedly B．gradually C．unfortunately D．alternatively
54．A．satisfaction B．wisdom C．possibilities D．activities
55．A．member B．partner C．tourist D．hero
四、语法填空
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。
The qipao, a key Chinese fashion symbol, has evolved through history, shaped by diverse cultures. However,
in its transformation 56 modern styles, the Shanghai-style qipao played a crucial role. As 57
(describe) in The History of Chinese Qipao Culture: “Modern qipao (in the narrow sense) are essentially Shanghai-
style, as most people associate ‘qipao’ with 1930s — 40s Shanghai designs.”
In the 1920s, Shanghai female students started a fashion revolution in qipao, marking 58 break
from traditional norms. The early Shanghai qipao was simple, loose, similar to Han men’s robes(长袍), 59
was inspired by male clothing and acted as a “battle robe” for women. “It was a call for gender equality, expressing
hopes through appearance — a symbol of female 60 (dependence),” a professor said.
Later, the Shanghai qipao set 61 (it) apart with its mix of traditional Chinese 62
(element) and Western designs. Influenced by European fashion, its slim cut moved from loose robes, 63
(highlight) women’s curves. The richness and variety of Shanghai qipao made Shanghai “Oriental Paris” in the1930s. The fashion quickly 64 (sweep) through the city and spread nationwide. Today, designers draw
inspiration from this style 65 (create) new pieces blending tradition with modernity.
五、书信写作
66．假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Eric转学到了新的学校，但他暂时难以适应新的班级环境，感到很苦恼。
请你用英语给他写封信，内容包括：
1.表示理解;
2.提出建议并说明理由;
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右。
2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The instant Arizona received Keanan’s formal invitation to the Halloween party, her initial excitement was
immediately replaced by a sweet burden. She-had a hard time deciding how to dress up. To her relief, her closest
friend Maria received an invitation as well, but unlike Arizona, Maria quickly settled on a clever cat costume using
simple materials she already possessed. For nearly two weeks Arizona struggled mentally to figure out a costume
both creative and appropriate. The difficulty seemed impossible to overcome, and she seriously considered giving
up and staying home instead.
Maria immediately noticed Arizona’s unusual silence and obvious stress during their daily shared lunch
breaks. “You seem troubled,” Maria observed with genuine concern. “Let me assist you in finding a solution.” This
offer relieved some pressure, and the two friends began brainstorming together every afternoon, discussing various
possibilities. Maria’s presence alone encouraged Arizona not to submit to defeat.Then, on a bright Saturday morning, while the two friends were studying together near the window, a
beautiful yellow bird suddenly appeared on the branch nearby, singing cheerfully. Arizona’s face lit up with instant
inspiration. “That’s it!” she exclaimed. “I’ll transform into a yellow bird!”Maria supported the creative concept,
immediately helping Arizona gather materials from a local craft store. Throughout the weekend, they collaborated
tirelessly, with Maria contributing her artistic talent after completing her own simple cat outfit. Arizona crafted the
essential eye mask while Maria designed the feather decorations. The eye mask mattered so much to Arizona that
she spent hours perfecting it.
The long-awaited party day arrived. Maria drove them both to the party. As they arrived at Keanan’s house, Arizona
opened her bag for a final check. To her complete horror, the mask was missing. She searched desperately — under
the ear seats, inside every pocket, through her entire schoolbag — but it was nowhere. She was in complete despair,
immediately suggesting they return home to continue searching. “It’s too far,” Maria responded practically. “Even
if we find it, we’ll miss most of the party.” Arizona was ready to abandon the whole plan and go home anyway.注
意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Maria held up her makeup kit, smiling, “Let’s create some
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The elegant “cat” and the confident “bird” appeared at the
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____参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C C B A C B C C B B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A C B A C A A B B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A D D C B B C D B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C B B C D E G A D F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A D C C D C B B A D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B A A C D
1．C
【原文】M: How was the meal last night?
W: The soup was lovely as a starter, but the pizza was a different story.
M: How come?
W: Actually, it wasn’t the flavor I ordered. The cake was lovely for dessert, though.
2．C
【原文】W: I’ll no longer have trouble getting a book I want to read. I just got a tablet computer.
M: You can do more things with it, like surfing the Internet, watching movies...
W: Yeah, but I got mine just to be able to access popular fiction.
3．B
【原文】W: Mary called in to say she was gonna take sick leave today. Said something about stomachache.
M: Well, there is this virus going around. Weren’t both of us away from work all last week?
4．A
【原文】M: My TV doesn’t work. What do you think I should do?
W: Why not call someone professional to come and have a look?
M: Right, I’ll give Mr. Jones a call right now.
5．C
【原文】M: Could I help out with the chores?
W: I’ve already finished the basic housework, such as washing and dusting, but I could use a hand with the rubbish.
M: OK. Leave it to me.
6．B 7．C
【原文】W: Hi, Sam. Our new employees start next week. Is everything ready for them?M: Everything is going well. We will have all the computers set up this Friday. But while setting up their accounts,
I realized we don’t have a picture of anyone for their access ID cards. Without them, it will be hard to enter many
areas of the building.
W: I think you need to send them an e-mail asking for a digital photo of themselves. I’ll give you a list of the new
employees.
M: No problem.
8．C 9．B
【原文】W: It’s great that so many young children are coming here to have their teeth checked, but we’re getting
complaints from other patients about how noisy the waiting area is.
M: Right. Maybe we could repurpose the first patient room to make a separate waiting area just for children. You
know, remodel the space and add some books and toys for kids.
W: That might work. I’m just not sure if we can secure enough money for remodeling. If we can, we’d need to find
the right company.
10．B 11．A 12．C
【原文】W: Hi, Brian. What are you doing?
M: I’m just trying to work out how much I spend a month, and I had no idea it was that much.
W: Oh! That’s why you look so sad!
M: It’s terrible! I spend about thirty pounds a month just on books. And my rent is fifty pounds a week.
W: Yeah, rent’s a killer.
M: Then there’s food. About thirty pounds a week on that, so that’s one hundred and twenty, just to eat, every
month!
W: Yes, but what about going out and stuff? That costs me a fortune!
M: Me too. I think about one hundred and fifty pounds a month.
W: Oh! Guess what. I heard the bus fares are going up!
M: It already costs me seven pounds a week just to get to college and back. That’s twenty-eight pounds on transport
already.
13．B 14．A 15．C 16．A
【原文】W: Are you currently studying or do you work?
M: I am a student, yes, studying.
W: What do you major in and why did you choose this particular course?M: Actually, it’s easier to find a good job if you are an accountant.
W: Mm hm. And what are the most challenging things about your course of study?
M: I think the most difficult thing is that there is a lot of difference in different companies. I mean, the situation is
quite different. It is a big challenge because in different situations you need to use different methods to handle data
and figures. Yet you need a lot of experience.
W: And what do you think you’ll do when your course finishes?
M: I want to get a job at a big company, because to become an accountant, experience is much more important than
a degree.
17．A 18．B 19．B 20．C
【原文】 M: Now, I’ll tell you briefly about some of the attractions in the places we’ll be staying, as I said, we’ll
be taking the train to St. Andrews. One thing that’s definitely worth visiting there is the place where the original
town was constructed nearly 1,000 years ago. There’s not much of the original buildings left, but there’s still plenty
to see. Our next overnight stop will be in the village of Cluny. There is a museum indicating the significance of
sheep in the area over the centuries. The wool used to be sold for cloth and it brought richness to the district. From
there, we’ll leave for Pennerley. Pennerley is well known for its museum of village life, but it’s being repaired at
the moment. However, there’s an open-air farmer’s market every day, selling fruits and vegetables all grown within
a few miles of the town and sold by the farmers themselves. It’s definitely worth a visit. In Farlow, which is one of
the oldest towns in the region, there’s a museum that shows how horses used to be the most universal way of
traveling around, and how they were gradually replaced with steam and later, of course, electric trains, buses, and
cars.
56．into/to 57．described 58．a 59．which 60．independence 61．itself 62．elements
63．highlighting 64．swept 65．to create
66．Dear Eric，
I’m sorry to hear that you are now having trouble fitting in with others. Actually, it is quite common and I’d
like to give you some advice.
First, it would be wise to participate in the class activities with your classmates. By doing so, you will make
more friends. Second, being willing to help your classmates may be a good way, which will show them that you are
just as friendly. Last but not least, you can turn to your teachers for help.
I hope you will find my suggestions helpful and that your school life will be enjoyable.
Best regards,
Li Hua67．
Maria held up her makeup kit, smiling. “Let’s create some magic.” Looking at what was in her hands for a
moment, Arizona almost jumped with excitement upon understanding her intention. “Paint a mask!” they
exclaimed as if in the same voice, exchanging a smiling look. Maria used the brown shade to draw delicate feather
patterns around Arizona’s eyes and on her cheeks. In just ten minutes, a vivid bird’s face took shape, far more lively
than the mask could ever be. They stepped out of the car, arm in arm, ready to walk into the party.
The elegant “cat” and the confident “bird” appeared at the party. Their unique costumes immediately
caught everyone’s attention. Many guests came over to praise Arizona’s creative “bird look”, asking about how she
designed the delicate face paint. Arizona felt a surge of joy and gratitude—without Maria’s quick wit and help, she
would have missed this wonderful night. They danced, laughed and shared snacks with other friends, and the
Halloween party became an unforgettable memory for both of them.
