山东省寿光市圣都中学2022届高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、山东省寿光市圣都中学2022届高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡 上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是 C。1. What time does Kevins class

2、 begin?A. At 9:00.B. At 10:00.C. At 10:30.(Text 1)W: Its 9:30. Kevin. Be quick, or we are going to be late for class. M: Oh, my! We have only 30 minutes left. Ive slept for 9 hours! 2. Where is the man going next?A. To a post office.B. To an art gallery.C. To a bus station. (Text 2)M: Excuse me, how

3、 far is the nearest art gallery?W: Well, the nearest art gallery is closed today, but theres another one thats available. It is opposite a post office. You can go there by bus.M: OK. Ill take a bus. Thank you. 3. What does the woman think of Cathy?A. Adaptive.B. Independent.C. Reliable. (Text 3)M: I

4、t is said that Cathy is going to go abroad to study. Im afraid she cant adapt herself to the new environment. W: I dont think so. Shes good at communicating with strangers.4. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Give a report.B. Take care of her.C. Accompany her to hospital (Text 4)W: Jack, Ive

5、got a terrible headache. Id better go and see a doctor. I wonder if you can make the report for me in the meeting.M: No problem. Take care of yourself and dont worry about the meeting. 5. Why did the man go to Paris?A. To learn French.B. To see his sister.C. To visit a friend. (Text 5)W: Where have

6、you been to?M: Ive been to Paris. My sister works there and I went there to visit her. I picked up some French as well. (话题：出行缘由；词数：28)选 B。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 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6

7、、7 题。6. What will John do tomorrow?A. Hold a match.B. Host a dinner.C. Attend a lecture. 选 C。7. Why will Spanish food be served?A. Because Henry and Adam like it.B. Because the two speakers like it.C. Because Henry and John like it.选 A。(Text 6)M: Who will join us for dinner tomorrow, Daisy?W: Henry

8、and Adam. Ive also invited John, but he will be attending a lecture.M: What a pity! I was hoping he would come. By the way, what food shall we serve? Spanish or Italian? W: I prefer Spanish food. Henry and Adam have mentioned that they are into it.M: Great! Im looking forward to it! (话题：聚餐安排；词数：66)听

9、第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. Why will the woman ask for a holiday?A. To relax herself.B. To attend a festival.C. To travel in Shanghai.选 B。9. What is the mans attitude towards the womans plan?A. Skeptical.B. Supportive.C. Indifferent.选 B。10. How long will the man stay in Australia?A. For a week.B. For a

10、month.C. For a year. 选 A。(Text 7)W: Have you heard the news? Shanghai International Film Festival is just around the corner. M: Does that mean most of the celebrities will show up then?W: Exactly. Im so thrilled! Im going to ask for a holiday and see every celebrity and every film they are going to

11、present. I will get the signatures from all of them.M: Good for you! Youve been looking forward to it for a long time. Looks like your dream will come true. W: Exactly! Would you like to join?M: I wish I could, but Ill go on a business trip to Australia for a week. W: What a pity!听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 1

12、4 题。11. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Host and hostess.B. Teacher and student.C. Interviewer and interviewee.选 C。12. Why does the man want to make money?A. To go on a trip.B. To gain more experience.C. To pay the university fee.选 A。13. What does the man think is the most impor

13、tant about working in a company?A. Efficiency.B. Experience.C. Teamwork.选 C。14. What will the woman do?A. Ask her boss for approval.B. Contact the man tomorrow.C. Introduce the man to her boss.选 A。(Text 8)W: Good morning, Eric. Please take a seat. Youd like to take a part-time job in our company for

14、 half a year?M: Yes. Ive graduated from high school and Id like to take a gap year before going to college next year. I want to travel all around China after working hard, which will broaden my horizons and expand my mind. Thats why I need to earn some money.W: I see. Do you have any working experie

15、nce?M: Yes. Ive worked in KFC. The experience benefited me a lot and I hope I can gain more experience from working here.W: Great. Then what do you think is the most important about working in a company?M: I believe cooperation is the most important. And the second is efficiency. We employees are ex

16、pected to finish tasks efficiently in a team.W: Thats quite right. OK. I need to have a quick chat with the boss first, but I bet everything will be fine. M: OK. Thank you very much!(话题：面试；词数：177)听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15. What is the man introducing?A. A match.B. A sport.C. A club.选 C。16. Which one

17、 is the most attractive for the man?A. Racing cars.B. Riding bikes.C. Jumping ropes.选 B。17. When will the woman join the man?A. On Tuesday evening.B. On Thursday morning.C. On Saturday evening.选 A。(Text 9)M: Hi, Lisa, are you available next week? W: Yes. Whats up?M: I joined a fitness club a few day

18、s ago. I know you do a lot of training, so I suppose you might be interested. W: Wow, it sounds like fun. How often do the group members meet?M: Twice a week. That is, 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday evenings. Is that convenient for you?W: Yes, its OK. What do you usually do in the group?M: We usu

19、ally take up training exercises, such as riding bikes, jogging, swimming, jumping ropes and so on.W: What training exercise have you tried?M: Recently we have tried jogging and swimming. However, riding bikes is the most attractive exercise. We ride bikes in the gym to the beat of the music. Its gre

20、at fun.W: That sounds really exciting. Id love to come.M: Fantastic! A promise is a promise. See you on Tuesday. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What do we know about the rooms at the camp?A. Theyre spotless.B. Theyre small.C. Theyre well-equipped.选 C。19. What can children participate in every evening?A

21、. Class activities.B. Cultural events.C. Ball games选 B。20. When does the announcement take place?A. Before lunchtime.B. At lunchtime.C. After lunchtime. 选A。(Text 10)Good morning, everyone. Im Charlotte, the director of this summer camp. Welcome all of you. Im going to introduce the camp program a bi

22、t. The camp is built in a traditional village style with large rooms, which are well equipped with comfortable beds, air conditioning, refrigerators and other furniture. The following days will be an international experience for you because you have the chance to be in international classes, togethe

23、r with children from all over the world. In the morning, youll explore the charm of English in various class activities. After that its time for a delicious lunch. Then during the hottest hours of the day youll take a rest, which starts from 1:00p.m. and lasts for two hours. In the afternoon, youll

24、participate in different activities in age groups, such as golfing, tennis, football, etc. And weve planned cultural visits for every evening. Im sure youll be impressed. Now lets unpack the luggage in your room and get ready for lunch.第二部分 阅读理解（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

25、所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe Olympic Games are in full swing and if youre looking for a delicious snack to enjoy while watching the Tokyo games, this “Olympic Rings Fruit Platter” is for you.IntroductionThe fruit platter combines a beautiful presentation in the shape and colors of the Olympic rin

26、gs with the delicious taste of fresh fruit.The festive platter is perfect for enjoying the Summer Olympics. You can buy fresh fruit from the local farmers market, and use any fruit you like as long as you get the 5 colors of the Olympic rings: blue, red, yellow, black and green. To try it yourself,

27、heres the “Olympic Rings Fruit Platter Recipe”.Ingredients2-3 small, really curved bananas; of a lemon; 2 cups of blackberries; 1 package of raspberries; 4-8 cherries; a few strawberries with green tops; 2 cups of green grapes; 1 green star fruit; 2 cups of blueberries.InstructionsFirst, wash the fr

28、uit, and slice the lemon and the star fruit into thin pieces. Then, start with the center black ring and work out from there, which will help you best gauge( 测 量 ) the space available. After that, set the bowl where you want to start and circle the blackberries around it. The following are the blue

29、and red rings. Now come the yellow and green rings, which should sort of cross over with the top blue, black and red rings as much as possible. Finally, try resting fruits on top of each other, building around larger pieces and getting creative!21. Why does the author recommend the “Olympic Rings Fr

30、uit Platter”?A. To advertise local fresh fruit.B. To show skills of making fruit rings.C. To promote the Tokyo Olympic Games.D. To add joy to watching the Summer Olympics.22. Which two ingredients are chosen in the text?A. Lemon and watermelon.B. Blackberry and apple.C. Green star fruit and pear.D.

31、Banana and green grape.23. What can we learn from the Instructions?A. The bananas are cut into pieces.B. The black ring is the first to be made.C. The green ring is on top of the blue one.D. The blackberries are laid inside a bowl.21.【答案】D22. 【答案】D23. 【答案】BBOllie Cantos, a blind Washington D.C. lawy

32、er, and his sons, Steven, Nick and Leo, are no strangers to attention from the public.Last June, after a lunch celebration for Steven, Nick and Leos 22nd birthday, Ollie spoke to a reporter “I know the power of happiness. People sometimes think that being happy means Someday I will be happy when. Bu

33、t we can be happy right now. The plan of happiness is in our hands this very second, and happiness comes from having the joy of being of service to others.”In 2010, Ollie was introduced to the 10-year-old triplet boys who were born blind in Colombia. They were often bullied by other kids and didnt l

34、eave the house much. Ollie Cantos felt a desire to adopt them and show them a world of opportunity.With the help of the father, Steven, Nick and Leo joined Scouting and loved it. They earned Second Class in 2014, and three years later, they qualified for the rank of Eagle, becoming the first blind t

35、riplets in the history of the Boy Scouts of America to do so.Brandon Carlton, the Cantos family friend still remembers talking to the boys after Scouting activities and asking them what they enjoyed most.“One of them told me archery( 箭 术 ) was their favorite part. Another responded driving the four

36、wheelers around was their favorite part.” Carlton said. “They wouldnt have had so many unforgettable experiences, had it not been for Ollie.”Now, Nick Cantos is working on getting his real estate license and preparing for his third year at Southern Virginia University; Leo Cantos is studying liberal

37、 arts at SVU; and Steven Cantos is transferring from George Mason University to SVU this fall to be with his brothers.“They continue to thrive,” Ollie Cantos said, “even in spite of adversity along the way.” He often tells the boys, “You can be the best you, whatever that is.” “Im grateful I can hel

38、p make a difference to their life,” Ollie Cantos added.24. What does happiness mean according to Ollie?A. Being helpful to others.B. Sharing joy with family.C. Enjoying life right now.D. Being happy in the future.25. Why did Ollie decide to adopt the triplets?A. He wanted to better their life.B. The

39、y were blind just like him.C. He hoped to make them famous.D. They were often bullied at home.26. What can be inferred about the triplets?A. They won second prize in Scouting.B. They practiced archery every day.C. They spent three years in the SVU.D. They were involved in the same program.27. What d

40、oes the underlined word “adversity” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Achievement.B. Difficulty.C. Possibility.D. Disagreement.24.【答案】A25.【答案】A26. 【答案】D27. 【答案】BCTheres a mystery behind the deaths of three popular beavers that made their home at the Evanston campus of Northwestern University.Wh

41、en the beavers were found dead recently, their bodies were too decomposed( 腐 烂 的 ) for veterinarians to test for a cause of death, Northwestern University spokesman Jon Yates said in an emailed statement. Its unclear if there were any surviving beavers.The beavers had likely migrated from the Chicag

42、o River and settled around the Lakefill on campus, according to a scientist. She said beavers are making a comeback in the Chicago area. “Theres some real enthusiasm about beavers. Beavers can have a real impact on their environments, particularly in rivers,” she said. Beavers can help shore up wate

43、r levels in drought-prone areas out west. And wetlands created by beavers can help fight wildfires. In the Midwest, beavers can be most helpful by creating wetlands to combat flooding. “Theyre extraordinary. And theres good reason to leave beavers alone,” she said.But despite their importance in the

44、 ecosystem, beavers are considered a trouble by some because they chew on trees and dam up running water. In nearby Glenview, one of the communitys beavers was recently found dead and some feared it was killed. “It was suspected that they were poisoned,” said Rachel Siegel, a founder of Glenview Bea

45、vers Fan Club and president of the Illinois Beaver Alliance. The beavers had made enemies with a nearby homeowner association after chewing on the local vegetation, Siegel said. Someone had even made a group on social media calling for the killing of the beavers, she added.Providing spaces for beave

46、rs to survive would go a long way toward restoring that ecosystem, Siegel said. “If humans learned to live with beavers, wed solve our problems.”28. Why were some beavers found dead?A. They were poisoned.B. There was not enough food.C. The reason was uncertain.D. They made enemies with people.29. Ho

47、w can beavers influence the environment?A. They make the Chicago rivers cleaner.B. They help combat wildfires in a way.C. They stop the wetlands from growing.D. They destroy the local ecosystem seriously.30. Why did some people view beavers as their enemies?A. They attacked local people.B. They dest

48、royed dams.C. They polluted running water.D. They damaged plants.31. What message does Siegel want to convey?A. Beavers matter to the ecosystem.B. Beavers are endangered species.C. Our problems depend on beavers.D. Beavers have restored the ecosystem.28.【答案】C29.【答案】B30. 【答案】D31. 【答案】ADLight-to-moder

49、ate alcohol consumption may offer some protective benefits for patients with heart diseases, a new study suggests. The research pulled data from a combined sample field of 48,423 patients, thousands of whom had history of heart-related diseases.The researchers noted that lifestyle and dietary habits

50、 play a major role in secondary prevention of cardiovascular( 心血管的) disease(CVD), but that the impact of alcohol consumption on patients prognosis remains unclear. “While light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing multiple cardiovascular outcomes in general p

51、opulation groups, its difficult to extend the supposed cardio-protective effects to CVD patients because of their typically older age and compromised vasculature( 脉管系统) as well as the medications they take to prevent secondary events,” researchers wrote.Among the patient sample, former drinkers were

52、 separated from current drinkers, with the latter being broken into three groups of low-level drinkers, medium-level drinkers and high-level drinkers. Patients were followed until either their death or first detected heart-related diseases.An analysis of three major groups together with those from 1

53、2 published studies found J-curve relationships between alcohol consumption and death rate in those with cardiovascular disease. The greatest reduction in all-cause death rate was found among patients with light alcohol consumption. “In summary, our study shows an alcohol intake up to about 105g a w

54、eek is associated with lower risks of both death rate and subsequent cardiovascular events among CVD patients,” the team wrote.The research team warned that the study had limitations and that current drinkers may not need to stop drinking for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, but rathe

55、r be informed that lower levels of consumption may be associated with reduced risks. Patients who are non-drinkers, however, should not be encouraged to take up light drinking.32. Why does the author mention the figure in paragraph 1?A. To emphasize the number of patients.B. To show the reliability

56、of the research.C. To stress the importance of the sample.D. To prove the risk of alcohol consumption.33. What did the researchers do in their experiment?A. They published 12 relevant papers.B. They conducted the study by categorizing.C. They followed the CVD patients until they died.D. They applied

57、 their findings to the CVD patients.34. What is the authors attitude towards the result of the study?A. Doubtful.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Critical.35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Alcohol drinking contributes to heart diseasesB. Heart disease patients need proper die

58、tary habitsC. Proper alcohol intake may benefit CVD patientsD. Alcohol helps reduce the risks of having diseases32. 【答案】B33. 【答案】B34. 【答案】B35. 【答案】C第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Sleepy teenagers in class always annoy their teachers, who think the guys are la

59、zy. But some scientists think feeling sleepy in class isnt always the mark of laziness. 36 .Sleep issues are considered by some scientists as “a red flag for depression.” People suffering from clinical depression will have a sleep disorder. 37 . Unfortunately, now the depression happening to adults

60、in the past can be seen in many teenagers.Teenagers and children need enough sleep, which can prevent depression effectively. Generally speaking, nine to twelve hours sleep a night is proper for children from six to twelve, and teenagers eight to ten hours. How many hours sleep do they actually have

61、? 38 . A recent research found that about 58% of middle school students and 73% of high school students didnt get enough sleep.Various factors may affect teenagers sleep. Teenagers from families with domestic violence tend to be sleepy and depressed. 39 . As for teenagers themselves, just worrying a

62、bout their unfinished homework, and the coming examinations can make them wake up at midnight. 40 . Some experts suggest teachers should calm down and try to investigate what is happening to the sleepy guys. And if a students sleep issues are affecting learning, teachers should reach the schools med

63、ical or mental health team in case the students miss the opportunity to be diagnosed.A. Things are looking blueB. Maybe they should see a doctorC. Facing sleepy teenagers, teachers can help a lotD. That means they sleep either too much or too littleE. At a harmonious home, teenagers can get better s

64、leepF. Actually, it can be an indicator of serious mental health issuesG. If there is alcoholism at home, teenagers cant sleep well, either36. 【答案】F37. 【答案】D38. 【答案】A39. 【答案】G40. 【答案】C第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）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。Idit Harel Segal

65、 was turning 50, and she had chosen a gift: She would give one of her own kidneys to a stranger.Segal from northern Israel, a proud Israeli, 41 that her choice would set an example of generosity in a land of conflict. She was 42 by memories of her late grandfather, who told her to live 43 , and by t

66、he Jewish tradition, which holds the view that theres no 44 duty than saving a life.So Segal 45 a group that links donors and recipients, 46 a nine-month process to transfer her kidney to someone who needed one. That someone 47 to be a 3-year-old Palestinian boy from the Gaza Strip.“You dont know me

67、, but soon well be very 48 because my kidney will be in your body,” Segal 49 in Hebrew(希伯来语) to the boy, whose family asked not to be 50 due to the sensitivities over cooperating with Israelis. A friend 51 the letter into Arabic so the family might understand. “I hope with all my 52 that this surger

68、y will succeed and you will live a 53 and healthy life.”“I 54 away the anger and see only one thing hope for 55 and love,” she wrote.41. A. imaginedB. hopedC. determinedD. wondered42. A. inspiredB. surroundedC. floodedD. touched43. A. happilyB. meaningfullyC. quietlyD. independently44. A. furtherB.

69、newerC. higherD. harder45. A. rememberedB. joinedC. confirmedD. contacted46. A. carryingB. continuingC. speedingD. starting47. A. turned outB. showed upC. figured outD. picked up48. A. closeB. famousC. healthyD. lucky49. A. wroteB. spokeC. repliedD. gestured50. A. calledB. namedC. rewardedD. informe

70、d51. A. transferredB. transformedC. translatedD. transported52. A. courageB. faithC. heartD. experience53. A. respectableB. fairC. challengingD. long54. A. tookB. gaveC. chasedD. threw55. A. sympathyB. peaceC. calmnessD. passion41. 【答案】B42. 【答案】A43. 【答案】B44.【答案】C45. 【答案】D46. 【答案】D47. 【答案】A48.【答案】A49

71、.【答案】A50.【答案】B51. 【答案】C52. 【答案】C53. 【答案】D54.【答案】D第二节（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。The Power Station of Art is a new landmark museum in Shanghai. 56 it is dedicated to is contemporary art. For the next two years, two exhibitions 57 (hold) here. The first exhibition, to

72、open in July 2022, will focus on makers reviving 58 (tradition) crafts through contemporary practices. The second one, to open in July 2023, will present creations of dynamic architecture, focused on the interplay between 59 artificial and natural worlds. 60 (develop) jointly by the museum and the C

73、hanel Culture Fund to champion the next generation of cultural producers in China, the program 61 (mark) the Funds first project in Asia.The fund was launched earlier this year 62 (support) innovators across the arts in advancing new ideas in culture and society. It seeks to create the conditions 63

74、 artists to experiment at a time when the arts provide some new perspectives on the way people view the world.“We all know conventional museums no 64 (long) satisfy the younger generations imagination or expectation for the future,” said Gong Yan, 65 (direct) of the Power Station of Art. “This partn

75、ership gives us an opportunity to reach out to young Chinese artists and audiences.”答案56. What 57. will be held 58. traditional 59. the60. Developed 61. marks 62. to support 63. for 64. longer 65. director 第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）假定你是李华，你校英文报正在以“保护生态环境”为主题征文，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1. 保护生态环境的原因、意义和方式；

76、2. 呼吁同学们保护生态环境。注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Lets Protect the Ecological Environment【参考范文】A balanced ecological environment will provide a comfortable and peaceful life for human beings. However, the frequent extreme weather in recent years keeps reminding us that the ecological environmen

77、t is worsening, so its high time that we took immediate action to cope with it.In reality, we individuals can contribute to a better ecological environment by using less plastic shopping bags, or taking public transportation more often.Lets make joint efforts to protect the ecological environment! A

78、 minor improvement can make a huge difference.（87 words）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。A CHRISTMAS GIFTTen years ago, a small, white box was hanging on one of the branches of our Christmas tree.Although it looked ordinary, it bears special significance to my family.My father was not

79、fond of Christmas because he hated peoples overspending during festivals. Knowing whats on his mind, my mother decided not to buy any luxurious gifts for him as usual. But how could she make it?That year, just before Christmas, on a Friday morning, my elder brother Ryan, who was 11, was wrestling at

80、 the junior level at his school. All the parents were invited to watch the match on the spot. Although that was just a non-league match, the competition was pretty fierce. While watching the match attentively, my parents were disturbed by constant sighs from a man seated by them. My father was a lit

81、tle annoyed and turned to the depressed man, “Hi, man! What on earth could make you sigh bitterly when were enjoying such a wonderful match?” Upon hearing the complaint, the noise maker apologized, “Sorry to have bothered you. I was thinking of my son, Rick. He is also eager to compete in the match,

82、 but recently I lost my job and could not afford a pair of wrestling shoes for my little boy.” My father was lost in thought.Ryan ended up defeating all his rivals( 对 手 ), which made all the family thrilled and proud. That night, everyone was sitting in the dinning room, immersed in the joy of victo

83、ry. Suddenly, my father shook his head sadly, “I wish the guy could afford a new pair of wrestling shoes for Rick.” “Rick? Rick is my classmate.” exclaimed Ryan. Thats when my mothers idea for his Christmas gift came.The next day, my mother and Ryan went to a local sporting goods store and bought a

84、pair of wrestling shoes and sent them anonymously(匿名的) to Rick. Then, my mother and Ryan bought a small, white box.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。Lets Protect the Ecological Environment【参考答案】On Christmas Eve, various gifts were tied to the tree, including the box. With the gifts unpacked o

85、ne by one, happy screams filled the room. Finally came the box. It was so small that it triggered my curiosity. Wondering what could be inside, I couldnt wait to open the box, and it turned out to be a letter to my father. After reading it and realizing what had happened, my father smiled, “This is

86、the best Christmas gift ever!”(70)But the story did not just stop that year. It developed into a family tradition. From that year on, before every Christmas, our family would find some people in trouble and prepare something they needed as their Christmas gifts. Every present was sent anonymously in the hope that they could receive warmth during festive seasons. Ten years has passed, but the special Christmas gift still reminds us: everyone has bad days and good days. Some days we can be the one giving a helping hand, but some days we need a helping hand!(84)