山东省淄博市2020届高三英语10月摸底考试试题.doc

1、山东省淄博市2020届高三英语10月摸底考试试题注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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

2、有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What was the last place the man visited? A. Rome. B. Thailand. C. China. 2. Why doesnt the woman advise the man to go to the store around the corner? A. The clothes there are not good. B. The clothes there are all skirts. C. The clothes there are expensive. 3. Whats the proba

3、ble relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 4. What did the man plan to do at first? A. Visit Professor Brown. B. Attend a class. C. Watch a movie.5. What is the man asking about? A. His bill. B. A house rent. C. Wireless Internet

4、use. 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题。6. How was the weather yesterday?A. Stormy. B. Cloudy. C. Foggy. 7. What did the man do? A. He took Doug to the hospital. B. He helped remove a tre

5、e. C. He visited some friends. 请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What kind of ticket does the man buy? A. Saver Return. B. First Open Return. C. Standard Open Return.9. How does the man pay? A. By credit card. B. By check. C. In cash.10. How long does it take to get to Cambridge by train? A. An hour. B. An hour a

6、nd 9 minutes. C. Two hours and 9 minutes.请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What did Sally Ride do in 1983? A. She graduated from college. B. She joined NASA. C. She entered space.12. How many times did Sally Ride enter space? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. 13. What did Sally Ride focus on after she left NASA?A. Encouraging

7、American kids to be interested in STEM. B. Encouraging American kids to become astronauts. C. Encouraging more women to become astronauts. 请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What do we know about The Invention of Hugo Cabret? A. It is a picture book without words. B. It is over 500 pages long. C. It is mainly fo

8、r little kids. 15. Which is the first novel to win the Caldecott Medal? A. The Houdini Box. B. Where the Wild Things Are. C. The Invention of Hugo Cabret. 16. Where did the man receive his first award?A. From an elementary schoo1. B. From a publishing house. C. From the government. 17. How did the m

9、an feel after receiving his first award?A. Surprised. B. Motivated. C. Relaxed. 请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did the woman do after receiving her birth record in the mail?A. She called Ohios health department. B. She changed her Facebook profile. C. She searched on the Internet. 19. How did the woman

10、 communicate with her birth mother? A. By calling her. B. By going to the front desk. C. By visiting her Facebook page. 20. How old is the womans mother now? A. 38. B. 43. C. 53. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共16小题；每小题2.5分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。ADo you remember the name of you

11、r kindergarten teacher? I do. Her name was Mrs. White. I dont remember much about what we learned in her class, but my mother once told me we used to write a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she would see there were so many mistakes. But no red corrections. And always a star. Sometimes e

12、ven a Good! That would make my heart soar with happiness. But it worried my mother, so when she went to meet Mrs. White for one of those Parent-Teacher meetings, she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes, why she never red-pencilled in the right spellings of words or pointed out grammatical

13、errors. Mrs. White explained the children were just beginning to get excited about using words, about forming sentences. She didnt want to dampen that enthusiasm with red ink. Spelling and grammar could wait. The wonder of words wouldnt . And maybe she didnt say it exactly like that, but I grew up l

14、earning to use words with loving confidence like that.I look back now and think she must have been a rather extraordinary teacherto allow the joy, wonder and excitement of expression to flowerhowever faultily like that.I used to misspell “beautiful” a lot. Never could I quite remember that the “e” w

15、ent before the “a”. Eventually the es and as settled into their right places of their own accord. Im glad I didnt wait on them though. Pretty is easier to spell but it doesnt hold as much as you mean sometimes.And thanks to Mrs. White, I had no qualms about writing what I meant even if I couldnt qui

16、te spell it out. Because Life isnt Pretty. Its Beautiful.21. How did the mother react to Mrs. Whites teaching method?A. She paid no attention.B. She tried to correct it.C. She quarreled with her.D. She went to consult her.22. Why did the teacher never correct the mistakes?A. She wanted parents to he

17、lp the students.B. She thought it was difficult to correct them.C. She hoped to develop students confidence. D. She wanted to strengthen teacher-student relationship.23. What does the underlined word “qualm” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Relaxation. B. Concern. C. Patience. D. Ambition.24. What

18、is the best title for the text?A. Life Is BeautifulB. No Pains, No GainsC. Practice Makes PerfectD. Spelling Is Important BHealth and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that the UK will host the first ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit(峰会) in London this October.This global su

19、mmit aims to put mental-health care on an equal footing with the physical kind.But there is a long way to go. One in four people will experience a mental-health problem at some point in life. In rich countries mental illnesses account for more suffering and premature death than heart disease, stroke

20、s(中风) or cancer. Meanwhile the central-African countries have just one mental-health professional per 100,000 people, a fiftieth as many as Europe has. (Less than 1% of foreign aid for health care goes towards mental health.) As developing countries handle infectious diseases, mental health will con

21、sume a greater share of budgets and attention there. By 2020 mental-health conditions may account for 15% of the global burden of disease, but even in rich countries many people with common problems still go without treatment. It is clear that mental illness is fast becoming one of the global health

22、 challenges of the 21st century. Until recently, this hasnt had the profile it deserves on a global stage. The ministers gathering in London must produce new money and focusand not just another declaration. The summit is also expected to help countries learn from each other to find the best ways to

23、deal with increased rates of depression and anxiety among young people.25. Which of the following best explains “on an equal footing” underlined in paragraph 1?A. Standing up for. B. Being as important as.C. Standing in ones shoes.D. Having an advantage over.26. What is the purpose of holding the me

24、eting?A. To find more foreign aid for health care. B. To make a declaration on mental illnesses.C. To solve the physical problems of the youth.D. To stress the importance of mental health.27. Which disease causes more premature death in rich countries?A. Heart disease. B. Cancer. C. Mental illness.

25、D. Stroke.28. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. Effective measures should be taken on mental health. B. The problem of mental illness has drawn enough attention.C. People in developed countries suffer less mental illnesses.D. Mental-health diseases have taken up about 15% of the glob

26、al illness cases. CScientists say they have found high levels of small plastic particles(颗粒) in Arctic snow. A German-Swiss research team collected snow samples(样本）from the Arctic and other areas. They included northern Germany, the Bavarian and Swiss Alps, and the North Sea island of Heligoland.Whe

27、n the researchers examined the samples in a laboratory, they were surprised to find very high levels of microplastics.Microplastics are very small pieces of plastic. These plastic particles are generally smaller than 5 millimeters in length. They come from the breakdown of man-made plastic products

28、and industrial waste. The study found the highest levels of microplastics came from the Bavarian Alps. One snow sample from the area had 154,000 microplastic particles per liter. Samples collected from the Arctic had much lower levels. However, even samples from the Arctic contained up to 14,000 par

29、ticles per liter.The study also attempted to explore how some of the material could have been carried in the atmosphere. A limited number of earlier studies did find microplastics in the air of some cities, including Paris, Tehran and Dongguan, China.Bergmann Melanie co-wrote the report on the new s

30、tudy. She believes the new study clearly shows that “the majority of the microplastic in the snow comes from the air.” The new study suggests that much of the microplastic found in Europe and the Arctic comes from the atmosphere and snow. While there is growing concern about the effect of microplast

31、ics on the environment, scientists are still studying their possible harmful effects on humans and animals. “I hope the new study will lead to more research on this issue. I think microscopic plastic particles should be included in worldwide observations of air pollution levels.We really need to kno

32、w what effects microplastics have on humans, especially if inhaled with the air that we breathe.” Bergmann said.29. Why did scientists collect samples from so many places in paragragh 1?A. To make the research convincing.B. To attract people to explore there.C. To measure the length of microplastics

33、 .D. To examine the samples easily in the lab.30. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The risks of microplastics.B. The transport of microplastics.C. The breakdown of plastic products.D. The description of microplastics.31. What did the research team find about microplastics?A. Many people

34、threw them away at the Alps.B. They were delivered to remote areas through air.C. They could be caught sight of in the air.D. They had no great effect on the environment.32. What can be inferred from what Bergmann said in the last paragraph?A. Scientists are worried about the the influence of microp

35、lastics. B. We have found a practical solution to the environment problem.C. The effect of microplastics on human must be urgently researched.D. There is no need to change observations of air pollution levels.DArtemis is NASAs new lunar exploration program. Through the Artemis program, NASA will use

36、 new technology to study the Moon in new and better ways, and prepare for human missions to Mars.NASAs new rocket will carry the Orion spacecraft to lunar orbit. Then, astronauts will dock(对接) Orion at a small spaceship called the Gateway, from which the crew will take trips to the lunar surface in

37、a new human landing system, and then return to the Gateway. The crew will return to Earth aboard Orion.NASA will test the rocket and spacecraft in flight, then send a crew for a test flight:l Artemis 1 will be a test flight of the SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft with no crew.l Artemis 2 will fl

38、y SLS and Orion with a crew past the Moon, then circle it and return to Earth. This trip will be the farthest any human has gone into space.l Artemis 3 will send a crew with the first woman and the next man to land on the Moon by 2024.The Artemis 3 crew will visit the Moons South Pole. No one has ev

39、er been there. At the Moon, astronauts will:l Search for the Moons water and use it.l Learn how to live and work on the surface of another celestial body(天体) where astronauts are just three days from home.l Test the technologies we need before sending astronauts on missions to Mars, which can take u

40、p to three years roundtrip.The Moon is a good place to learn new science. NASA will learn more about the Moon, Earth and even the Sun. The Moon is a “test bed” for Mars. The Moon is a place to show that astronauts will one day be able to work away from Earth on Mars for long periods of time. 33. Wha

41、t is the aim of the Artemis program?A. To help astronauts return to the Earth.B. To be ready for the landing on Mars.C. To study the Mars using new science.D. To test the Moon landing spacecraft, Orion.34. Which will be the achievement of the Artemis series?A. Going to the Moons South Pole. B. Makin

42、g the farthest trip into space.C. Sending the first man to the Moon.D. Flying to the Moon with three persons.35. What will Artemis astronauts do on the Moon?A. Send astronauts to Mars. B. Run a three-year-long test.C. Find and make use of water. D. Learn to live not far from home.36. What can we con

43、clude from the text?A. It is possible to live on another planet now. B. The crew will reach the lunar surface from the Orion. C. NASA has sent the first woman astronaut to the Moon.D. The Artemis program is of great help to Mars exploring. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选

44、项。One of the great benefits of being able to record sound is to make books available for listening. With the appearance of audio (音频的) recordings, many people were able to hear literary classics read aloud. Audio books are, of course, books read aloud and recorded to be listened to on some kind of p

45、layer. As sound technology has changed, audio books have changed, as well. 37 Now, books are also available on audio tape or CD.Talking books are books created for people who have sight problems. Some of these talking books often need special players to be used. Many visually damaged people are able

46、 to receive players for free. 38 CD technology has caused great changes in the talking book industry, since more data can be written on a single disc. 39 So the visually damaged person has a multi-use machine. 40 Some are even read in the form of a play, in which different actors take the parts of t

47、he characters in the book. They may also have sound effects or music to help improve the listening experience. Some book clubs have started offering audio books as part of their services. Libraries also have audio books available and they may also be purchased online or at any book store. 41 Those w

48、ho feel they do not have time to enjoy the pleasure of a good book may find audio books to be the next best thing. A. They are no longer available only on volumes. B. Many talking book players will also play music CDs. C. Audio books are popular with travelers and busy individuals. D. Many audio boo

49、ks also feature famous actors reading the books. E. People can listen to a personal music player whenever they want.F. It is an affordable option if you typically listen to more than one book a month.G. These players enable them to play their talking books independently, without the help of a sighte

50、d person. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。When my grandmother, who had Alzheimers disease, went to live in the nurses station 5 years ago, I tried many things to keep her occupied. But it was only her word search book that kept h

51、er 42 . Gradually, she began to think of it as her job and it kept her from 43 . Last night, when I came to her and said hello, she just looked at me 44 . I introduced myself and told her I was her granddaughter. She seemed 45 about who I was. Obviously, she tried to find this word in her 46 . So I

52、helped her find it with fingers and 47 it for her with a pencil.Later, I suggested we go outside, and she agreed. Then she was just staring at me as if trying to figure me out. I told her 48 I was her granddaughter. “Oh, okay” she said 49 but still didnt really know. She just wanted to be kind. And

53、after we went 50 and I got her ready for and into bed, she told me to come 51 and we kissed and hugged real tight 52 we did for the first time.It wasnt the first time though and sooner or later there would be a 53 time. For now, I feel the blessing of the 54 although I have a sinking feeling that ou

54、r days are numbered. It doesnt 55 if the word “granddaughter” holds no 56 anymore we are bound by love not labels. 42. A. timeB. interestC. talentD. knowledge43. A. tremblingB. movingC. whisperingD. wandering44. A. curiouslyB. angrilyC. naturallyD. proudly45. A. shockedB. amazedC. puzzledD. worried4

55、6. A. dictionaryB. mindC. roomD. book47. A. decoratedB. markedC. associatedD. tracked48. A. patientlyB. bravely C. regularlyD. casually49. A. jokingB. laughingC. smilingD. crying50. A. alongB. aheadC. outsideD. inside51. A. slowerB. closerC. straighterD. later52. A. as ifB. so thatC. even ifD. in ca

56、se53. A. perfectB. freeC. finalD. normal54. A. eventB. breakC. giftD. moment55. A. helpB. matterC. workD. exist56. A. meaningB. changeC. designD. advantage非选择题部分第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Festival Celebration between New Zealand and China 57 (hold

57、) with high quality performances at the New Zealand National Museum on Sunday night. 58 (art) from southwestern Chinas Chongqing presented the Wellington audience 59 Sichuan Opera Performance. The performances perfectly showed the charm of Chinese culture and art to the audience. Guo Zongguang, 60 i

58、s the director of the China Cultural Center in New Zealand, stressed that this show was one of 61 most important events in this years culture exchanges between China and New Zealand. Brett Hudson, a member of Parliament, acknowledged that China, now New Zealands largest trading partner, provided New

59、 Zealanders with thousands and thousands of jobs. Our relationship with China is 62 (extreme) important. Our two-way trade now tops 28 billion New Zealand dollars in 2018, 63 (help) New Zealanders improve life styles for families, and it is strengthening even 64 (far) through cultural exchange and b

60、etter understanding of one another.The Mid-Autumn Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in China and usually 65 (fall) in September or October, on the 15th day of the 66 (eight) month of the Chinese lunar calendar.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华，得知外教Chris想利用假期外出游玩，你愿意为他做导游。请给他写封邮件，内容包括

61、：1. 推荐线路；2. 推荐理由（历史、文化等角度）；3. 你的祝愿。注意: 1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Chris,_ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living.One night I took a fare at 2:30 AM. When I arrived to collect, the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor

62、window. I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute.” answered a weak, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor.After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat, like somebody out of a 1940

63、s movie. “Would you carry my bag out to the car?” she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman.She held my arm and we walked slowly toward my car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing”, I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want m

64、y mother treated.” “Oh, youre such a good man,” she said. When we got in the car, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?” I looked in the rear-view mirror(后视镜). Her eyes were shinning. “I dont have any family left,” she continued. “The doctor says I dont have very

65、 long.” I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. “What route would you like me to take?” I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an operator.We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived. Someti

66、mes shed ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.As the first ray of the sun appeared, she suddenly said, “Im tired. Lets go now.” We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a small hospice(临终关怀医院), with a dr

67、iveway that passed under an entrance hall. Two nurses came out to the car as soon as we pulled up. 注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. _Paragraph 2：Almost without thinki

68、ng, I bent and gave her a hug. _2019部分学校高三摸底考试试题英语参考答案（20191031）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)1-5 BCACB 6-10 ABACB 11-15 CBABC 16-20 ABCAC第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)21-24 DCBA 25-28 BDCA 29-32 ADBC 33-36 BACD 37-41 AGBDC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)42-46 BDACD 47-51 BACDB 52-56 ACDBA 第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分

69、15分)57. was held 58. Artists 59. with 60. who 61. the 62. extremely 63. helping 64. further(farther) 65. falls 66. eighth第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 应用文写作Dear Chris, Hearing that youll travel around during your holiday, Im more than happy to serve as your guide. If you travel in Shandong, I strongly recom

70、mend that you pay a visit to Jinan, which is famous for its springs. It is not only a city with a long history but also has many places of interest. Besides, people in Jinan are friendly and kind. Mountain Tai is another attractive destination. Time permitting, you can experience different cultures

71、and enjoy various local snacks. Wish you a pleasant journey. (86 words) Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was slowly seated in a wheelchair with the help of the nurses. “How much do I owe you?” she asked eagerly, reaching into her purs

72、e.“Nothing,” I said. “But you have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I responded. The old woman offered his heartfelt gratitude once again.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly, tears filling her eyes. Our hug ended with her rem

73、ark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”After a slight pause, she added, “Thank you for your kindness.” I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light. Saying goodbye to the poor lady, I drove aimlessly lost in thought. I dont think that I have done anything more importa

74、nt in my life.录音文稿Text 1W: Welcome back! Did you have a nice summer vacation?M: Yes. We went to Rome first and stayed there for about two weeks. Then we went to China and after that Thailand. It was really a wonderful trip.Text 2M: Want to join me? Im going to that store around the corner. I want to

75、 buy a T-shirt there.W: Why go there? Everything there is too expensive. There is a store a little further down with much better and cheaper things.Text 3M: Where is the report I asked you to finish for today? I need it at the board meeting this afternoon.W: Its on my desk, Mr Brown. Ill go and get

76、it for you right away. Text 4M: Professor Brown asked me to go to his office after class. W: Then I dont think youll be able to get to the cinema by 7 tonight. M: Yes. Im sorry for the unexpected change.Text 5M: Hi! I read about your house rental online and Im interested. Could you fill me in with a

77、 few more details?W: Sure. What do you want to know about?M: Are water and electricity included in the rent?W: No, but the wireless Internet is free.Text 6W: I heard Doug got hurt yesterday afternoon. What happened?M: Well, there was a tree that fell near his house during that big snowstorm yesterda

78、y. When he tried to remove it, part of it fell on his foot. W: That sounds painful. M: Yeah, it was. He had to go to the hospital right away. Luckily, no bones were broken, but hell have to stay there for a few days before he can come back home.W: He really shouldnt have tried to take care of that t

79、ree by himself. So who ended up removing the tree?M: I called some friends over to help, and we removed it together. This time nobody got hurt. Text 7 M: Hello. Id like to get a return ticket to Cambridge. W: We have Saver Return, Standard Open Return and First Open Return. What kind do you want?M:

80、I want the cheapest one, please. W: Thats Saver Return. It costs 27.20 pounds.M: OK. Heres 30 pounds.W: Here is your change and your ticket.M: Um, what time is the next train?W: 1:12 pm. M: And what time will it arrive in Cambridge?W: Arriving in Cambridge at 2:21 pm.M: Do I need to change trains?W:

81、 Yes, youll need to change at Kings Cross.M: Right, so leaving at 1:12 pm, changing at Kings Cross and arriving in Cambridge at 3:21?W: No. Arriving in Cambridge at 2:21 pm.M: Thank you. Text 8 M: Have you ever dreamed of going into space, Mary?W: Yes. One of my heros is Sally Ride. Traveling into s

82、pace was always her dream.M: When did she realize her dream?W: On June 18, 1983. She was the first American woman to travel into space.M: Was she an astronaut with NASA?W: Yes. She studied physics in college and graduate school, and after that she was accepted into NASAs astronaut training program.

83、She traveled into space for the first time in 1983, and then traveled to space again the following year. M: What did she do after she left NASA?W: Ride dedicated her time to getting kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math.M: Why did she do that?W: She wanted to encourage America

84、n kids to become more interested in STEM subjects. You know test scores show that US students are falling behind in STEM subjects compared to kids in other countries.Text 9W: Brian, which of the awards youve won is the most important to you?M: The Caldecott Medal. W: Which of your books earned you t

85、hat award?M: The Invention of Hugo Cabret.W: Ive read some books that have won the Caldecott Medal, and most of them are short picture books like Where the Wild Things Are. But your book is 526 pages long with only 284 of those pages given to pictures.M: Youre right. If you took all the books that h

86、ad won the Caldecott Medal before my book and put them all together, it would be about as long as my book. My book is the first novel to win this award.W: Thats really amazing. So what was the first award that you won?M: The very first award I ever won was called the Lemme Award.W: Whats the Lemme A

87、ward?M: It was from the Helen Lemme Elementary School, in Iowa City, Iowa. I was given the award because the kids at that school loved my book The Houdini Box. This award was very important to me, because it encouraged me to keep writing. Text 10 When Ohios health department released birth records l

88、ast month for those adopted over a period of more than three decades, a spokesman called it a chance for people to possibly reconnect with their sisters and brothers or their birth parents.For one woman, both her birth mom and sister were much closer than anyone could have guessed. The woman, 38, ha

89、d been working with her mother for four years before the two found out about it. Her sister works at the same company.The path to discovery began on Monday, when the womans birth record arrived in the mail. She learned that her mothers name was Francine Simmons, and she looked up Simmons Facebook pr

90、ofile. It showed her place of employment. Her mother works at the front desk. The two women live only six minutes apart. The two shared a tearful phone call soon afterward. Simmons had always wanted to meet her daughter, who she gave up at age 15. She didnt even get to name her when she gave her up, but she had a name for her lost daughter in her heart all these years.