河北省唐山市第十一中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、唐山市第十一中学2020-2021学年度第一学期期中 高二年级英语学科试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）选择题部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5个小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did the woman buy for her husband for Christmas?A. A book.B. A recorder.C. A watch.2. Where will

2、the woman probably go first?A. To a school.B. To a friends house.C. To a library.3. Why does the woman suggest the shirt with long sleeves?A. It is lovely.B. It is warm.C. It is comfortable.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a garden.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.5. How does the woman feel whe

3、n hearing the tickets were sold out?A. Angry.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满 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。 听第六段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Why wont the woman wear her own hat?A. It is uncomfortable.B

4、. It doesnt fit her.C. It is old.7. What will the woman do?A. Try on her sisters gloves.B. Buy a pair of boots.C. Change her jeans.听第七段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Why does the man need to get his suit cleaned in a hurry?A. He has no clothes to wear to work.B. He will attend a party this evening.C. He wants to w

5、ear it to a job interview.9. What will the woman do in 40 minutes?A. Deal with the mans suit.B. Work on a jacket.C. Clean a party dress.听第八段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What should the man do when coming to the crossroads?A. Walk straight.B. Turn left.C. Turn right.11. Which place is the post office next to

6、?A. A shoe store.B. A library.C. A bank.12. When does the post office close according to the woman?A. At 4:00.B. At 4:20.C. At 4:30.听第九段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What present Jim will give Granny.B. How Jim will celebrate Grannys birthday.C. Whether Jim will

7、go to Grannys birthday.14. At what time does the football match start?A. 10:00.B. 12:00.C. 12:30.15. How will Jims mum go to Grannys tomorrow?A. By bike.B. By car.C. By bus.16. What can we learn about Jim?A. He will ride back home after the match.B. He will prepare lunch for his mother tomorrow.C. H

8、e will stay with some friends tomorrow evening.听第十段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the talk mainly about?A. University life in America.B. Different clubs in the universities.C. Out-of-class activities in universities.18. If you want to form a club yourself, what should be done first?A. Ask the permissi

9、on of your school.B. Have an idea for an organization.C. Find support from an advisor.19. Who plans all the events?A. School leaders.B. Student members.C. Club advisors.20. What do all kinds of clubs and organizations aim for?A. Developing students different interests.B. Enriching students universit

10、y life.C. Making students better know about society. 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, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项 APOETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes: Trip to Wash

11、ington, D. C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winners choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes: The book Sky Pioneer: A Photobiogr

12、aphy of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions: Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earharts final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using

13、100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.Mail your entry to us by October 31 t

14、his year.21. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?A. Two. B. Three.C. Four.D. Six.22. What will each of the honorable mention winners get?A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo.C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.23. Which of the following will resu

15、lt in disqualification?A. Typing your poem out.B. Writing a poem of 120 words.C. Using both sides of the paper.D. Mailing your entry on October 30.BMy First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks

16、 to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was not athletic.The idea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. W

17、hen I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke u

18、p sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt ba

19、dly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the fina

20、l runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a marathon winner.24. Amonthbeforethemarathon,theauthor _.A.w

21、aswelltrained B.feltscaredC.losthope D.madeuphismindtorun25. WhydidtheauthormentiontheP.E.classinhis7thyear?A.Toacknowledgethesupportofhisteacher.B.Toshowhewasnottalentedinsports.C.Toamusethereaderswithafunnystory.D.Toshareapreciousmemory.26. Howwastheauthorsfirstmarathon?A.Hemadeit. B.Hequithalfway

22、.C.Hegotthefirstprize. D.Hewalkedtotheend.27. Whatdoesthestorymainlytellus?A.Amanoweshissuccesstohisfamilysupport.B.Failureisthemotherofsuccess.C.Awinnerisonewithagreateffortofwill.D.Oneisnevertoooldtolearn.CAbout a year ago, I went to stay at a Detroit hotel. I didnt want to carry too much money wi

23、th me, so I asked the desk clerk to put a hundred- dollar bill in the safe for me. The next morning, however, the clerk said he knew nothing about my money. I didnt have any proof that I had given the man the money. There was nothing I could do but go to the nearest lawyer.The lawyer advised me to r

24、eturn to the hotel with him and give another hundred-dollar bill to the clerk. This I did. An hour later, I went back to the desk and asked for my money. Since I had the lawyer as an eyewitness to the second hundred-dollar bill, the clerk could not say he knew nothing about it.Another hour later, I

25、put the second part of the lawyers plan into action. This time both the lawyer and I went to the hotel. I asked for the hundred-dollar bill once again, and when the clerk insisted he had already given it to me, I denied（否认）it. The lawyer said to him, “I saw this gentleman give you a hundred dollars.

26、 If you dont hand it over immediately, Ill be forced to call the police.”The clerk realized he had been tricked, so he gave me back the first hundred-dollar bill.“I dont know how to thank you enough for getting my money back,” I said to the lawyer. And what you suppose he answered?He said, “Oh, dont

27、 thank me. That will be a hundred dollars, please.”28. The man went to a Detroit hotel one day to_.A. get his money back B. put a hundred-dollar bill in the safeC. ask to be a desk clerk D. stay for the night29. The hotel clerk at last returned the first hundred-dollar bill to the man because _.A. h

28、e knew the lawyers plan very wellB. he found the lawyer tricking himC. he didnt want to get into trouble with the policeD. he wanted to give the man a surprise30. It is clear that the hotel clerk was_.A. dishonest B. ready to help C. afraid of the lawyer D. foolish31. Which of the following statemen

29、ts is true?A. The man didnt get his 200 dollars back.B. The lawyer was happy that the man got both his bills back.C. The lawyer asked for 100 dollars.D. The man thanked the lawyer by paying him some money.DDolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other

30、in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time at least twenty or thirty years.Like some animals, dolphins use sound to hel

31、p them find their way around. They also make these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw.Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been

32、 stories about the dolphin and its friendship with human beings.There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. The

33、n in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the areaexcept for The Penguin.Today, some people continue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is

34、against the law to kill them.32. By telling the story of Jack, the author wanted to show that _.A. people are cruel to animalsB. dolphins are friendly and cleverC. Jack is different from other dolphinsD. dolphins should be protected by law33. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that th

35、ey _.A. live in groups B. have their own languageC. are warm-blooded D. have large brains34. Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?A. Its mouth. B. Its ears. C. Its nose. D. Its eyes.35. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. They wante

36、d his help. B. They enjoyed playing with him.C. He was seriously wounded. D. He was lonely and liked to be with people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。How to Strengthen Teeth Naturally 36 You can work on strengthening your teeth by getting the right vitamins and

37、minerals in your diet. You can also protect your teeth through healthy habits. In addition, avoiding certain foods and habits can help strengthen your teeth.Get the right nutrients（营养）Make sure youre getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium（钙）a day. You probably know calcium helps keep your bones strong

38、. 37 Eating certain amount of calcium in your diet every day will help increase the strength of your teeth. 38 Aim to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your weekly diet. Try selecting a variety of colors when choosing your produce, as that ensures youll be getting a wide variety of vita

39、mins. Fill your plate up halfway with fruits and vegetables at every meal, then fill the rest of your plate with some protein and whole grains.Brush your teeth twice a dayTo brush well, hold your toothbrush at a 45 angle to your teeth. Brush all the surfaces of your teeth gently and try to brush for

40、 at least 2 minutes. 39 Visit your dentist regularlyVisit your dentist at least once a year for x-rays and cleaning. 40_ If you start to get a buildup of plaque（牙菌斑）, which can weaken teeth, the dentist can remove it for you in time.Quit smokingYou probably are aware that smoking causes lung cancer

41、and other health problems. In addition, it can also weaken bone tissue, including your teeth. If youve been thinking about quitting, now may be the time.A. These visits help find problems before they begin.B. These foods naturally clean your teeth, helping to keep them strong.C. Eat a balanced dietD

42、. The same is true for your teeth.E. Strong teeth are important for a healthy mouth! F. Set a timer to help you brush longer!G. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium properly.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。WorldBookDayfallsonApril23everyyear.Itw

43、assetupbyUNESCO(联合国教科文组织)in1955toencouragepeople,especiallyteenagers,todiscoverthepleasureof 41 .ManycountriescelebrateWorldBookDay.OnthatdayintheUK,millionsofstudentscanbuy 42 ofspecialprice,muchlowerthanusualinanybookstore.Ithasbeendoneeveryyear 43 1998.WorldBookDayisalsocelebratedinChina.PremierW

44、enJiabaodoeslotsofreading 44 hes verybusy.OnWorldBookDay2009,he 45 peopletodomorereading.Hesuggestedthatyoungpeopleshouldspendmoretimereading.“Bookscantchangetheworld,butpeoplecanchangetheworldbychanging 46 throughreading,”hesaid.Readingcanbenefit(有益于)people47 .Readinghelpsusbecomemoreknowledgeablea

45、ndmoreintelligent.Readinghelpsustofollowthe48 developmentsofscienceandtechnology.Reading 49 uswithinformationaboutothercultureandplacesoftheworld.Whenweread,wemayfindmanythings50 areunfamiliartous.Wewouldhavetouseourbrain 51 aboutthemordomorereadingtofindouttheanswers.Themoreweread,themoreweknow.The

46、moreweknow,the 52 webecome.Readingisalsooneofthemostimportantwaystolearnaforeignlanguage 53 English.Weallknowthatwe 54 learneverythingatschool,forexample,thewaysEnglishpeoplearespeakingandwritingtoday.Readingmakesafullman.Books,magazines,newspapersandotherkindsofreadingmaterialscanhelptoknowmoreabou

47、ttheoutsideworldandperfectus. 55 ,itisnecessaryforustoformthehabitofreadingeveryday.41.A.Listening B.speaking C.reading D.writing42.A.clothes B.dictionaries C.computers D.books43.A.since B.in C.from D.by44.A.because B.though C.through D.when45.A.allowed B.ordered C.calledon D.introduced46.A.ourselve

48、s B.yourselves C.themselves D.itself47.A.inmanyways B.bytheway C.inanyway D.intheway48.A.earlier B.later C.latest D.last49.A.shares B.gets C.opens D.provides50.A.those B.that C.where D.how51.A.think B.tothink C.talk D.totalk52.A.outstanding B.prettier C.smarter D.outgoing53.A.like B.at C.about D.tow

49、ards54.A.can B.cant C.might D.haveto55.A.So B.However C.Nowthat D.Therefore非选择题部分第二节（共10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。AccordingtotheUKParliament,BigBen,whichisconsideredas_56_landmarkbuildinginLondon,willkeepsilentforfouryearsasmajorconservationworksarecarriedoutonthetowerthathouse

50、sthebell.VisitorstoLondonmayfeel_57_apitythattheywonthearthechimes(钟声)inthenextfewyears.Thechimesfromthebell,oneofLondonsmostfamous_58_(attract),havekepttimeintheBritishcapitalfor157years.AtnoononAugust21,2017,BigBensoundedforthelasttimeuntil2021.Therepairs_59_(assess)ataround 29million.BigBen_60_(f

51、all)silentisasignificantmilestoneinthis _61_(extreme)importantconservationproject.Thisimportantprogramofworkswillsafeguardtheclock _62_along-termbasis,aswellasprotectingandpreservingitshome.BigBenisthenameofthebellinsidethetower(St.StephensTower,renamedElizabethTowerin2012),andnotthebuildingortheclo

52、cksimply_63_(know)astheGreatClockitself.Thechimeswerelastsilentin2007duringconservationandbeforethatfrom1983to1985duringaperiodofrefurbishment(翻新).Londoners,however,needntworry_64_BigBenwillcontinuetostrikeforimportant_65_(nation)eventssuchasNewYearsEveandRemembranceSunday.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（满分1

53、5分）假定你是李华，你校的校办杂志有一个关于急救知识的专栏。请你根据图片内容并结合自己所了解的急救知识，写一篇介绍中暑以及如何对中暑患者进行急救的稿件。词数：100左右。参考词汇：中暑have a heatstroke; 罹难者victim; 抬起elevate; 保持呼吸通畅 maintainanopenairway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。First Aid for Heatstroke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 friend of mine whose name w

54、as John Smith had a bad memory，which made him famous. He was so forgetful that he sometimes forgot what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly remind him about his meetings，his classeseven his meals！Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice，at home and at scho

55、ol. His wife liked to remind her neighbors，“If John didnt have his head tied on，he would forget that too！” Since Smith was a professor at a well-known university，his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment to him. It wasnt that he was not clever，as some critical people tended to say，but just very，v

56、ery absentminded（心不在焉的）.One hot summer day，professor Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children，he kept the name of the town a secret. However，by the time they arrived at the station，Smith forgot t

57、he name of the town he was planning to visit. Luckily，a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.The professors wife was surprised to see him again so soon.“Oh，my dear，I forgot the name of the to

58、wn.”“What? You forgot the name? Maybe one day you will forget my name！Now Ill write the name of that town on a piece of paper，and you put it in your pocket and please，please dont forget where you put it.”Satisfied that she had solved the problem，she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she

59、was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.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。“Whats the matter now?” asked his wife.Hearing the cry, out rushed their neighbors，trying to find out what had happened. 英语参考答案第一部分：听力1-5 CCBBC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 CCBBA 听力原文Text 1M: Have y

60、ou bought your Christmas presents yet?W: Almost. I got a watch for my husband. And Im going to find a book or a recorder for my dad.Text 2 M: Why are you leaving so early?W: Well, I have to go and borrow some books before picking up the children from school.Text 3M: I cant decide what to wear. I lik

61、e this lovely shirt with short sleeves. Its made of cotton and comfortable.W: But you might be cold. Why dont you wear the shirt with long sleeves?M: Good idea.Text 4W: Do you have apple pie on the menu?M: Yes.W: And whats your special today?M: Fried fish and cheesecake.Text 5M: Hi, Im home.W: Hi! D

62、id you remember to buy the tickets?M: Well, I remember, but they were sold out.W: Oh no. I was really looking forward to it. Its the last night that the play is on.Text 6 W: Do I need to wear special boots for horse-riding lessons?M: Yes, everyone does. You must also wear a hat. We have some good on

63、es at the riding school, so dont worry about that. W: Oh, good. My father bought me a hat last week, but its not comfortable.M: And its also a good idea to wear some gloves. W: Thats OK. Ive got some gloves. My sister had some boots, but they dont fit me. Ill have to go to the shops and get some. Ca

64、n I wear my jeans?M: Jeans are fine.Text 7M: I need this suit cleaned and pressed by this afternoon. Is it possible? W: Well, we do take rush orders but its going to cost you a bit more. What time do you need it by?M: I have to wear it to a very important job interview today. Can you have it ready f

65、or me by 2 oclock?W: I have a coat and a party dress on rush order today, but they dont have to be ready until later this evening. Ill get to your suit right after Im finished with this jacket Im working on. It should take me about 40 minutes to get the job done, so you can come and pick it up anyti

66、me after 12:00.Text 8M: Excuse me, Would you happen to know where the post office is? I was told that it was somewherer around here, but I cant seem to find it.W: The post office youre looking for used to be right here in the middle of the shoe store and the bank, but it moved to the corner of Sunse

67、t Road and Elm Street a couple of weeks ago. If you want to go there, just walk straight down this road until the crossroads. Turn right, and walk two blocks until you see the post office on the northwest corner, next to a library.M: Thanks a lot. And, do you know what time it closes, by the way? I

68、heard the closing time is at 4 oclock.W: As far as I know, theyre open until 4:30. Yes, Im sure theyre open now. I was there the other day, and I remember looking at my watch. It was 4:20 at the time.Text 9W: Jim, lets decide what were doing for Grannys birthday tomorrow. M: Well Mum, Ive got a bit

69、of a problem. I was planning to come with you to Grannys, but John has asked me to play in a football match.W: Well, certainly Im going. But you go and see her most weekends. Im sure she wont mind if you dont go tomorrow.M: But I want to give her the present Ive bought her-a recipe book. W: Good. Sh

70、es going to like it. So what time is the football match?M: Well, it starts at ten oclock, and it should be finished by about twelve-thirty.W: Mmm. why not come after that? W: But arent you going to Grannys early?M: You dont have to come with me. Why dont you ride over there on your bike after the ma

71、tch?W: Thats a good idea, but Ill be tired after the match. I could get the bus, though.M: OK. So, you can come for lunch, and then you could come back with me in the car later on.W: Actually, Ive arranged to meet some friends tomorrow evening in a cafe in town. I could go straight from Grannys.W: F

72、ine. Ill call her now.Text 10 M: Here in the USA, college life can be as interesting as you can imagine. It is time to experience new things and studies alone do not satisfy the students. This is where out-of-class activites come in. These activities range from clubs, organizations and groups to spo

73、rts. They are all directed by students themselves. Each organization has an advisor, but student members plan all activities and events. In a university there are as many as hundreds of student organizations for students to choose from. Each student is sure to have a club or group that fits his need

74、s or interests. The clubs range from religion to community service, sports and hobbies. For example, there are ski clubs, yoga clubs, dance clubs, etc. If you cannot find a club that you are interested in, you can have an idea for a new club, and form one youself. All you have to do is to pass the i

75、dea through the school nd find an advisor and if the school agrees, youll have a new student organization!Clubs and organizations help students explore their interests, which may turn into lifelong hobbies or even become their careers in life. 阅读理解：A篇 21-23: ACB B篇 24-27: DBAC C篇 28-31: DCAC D篇 32-3

76、5: BDAA七选五：36-40 EDCFA完形填空： 41-45 CDABC 46-50 CACDB 51-55 BCABD 语法填空：56. a 57. it 58. attractions 59. areassessed 60. falling 61. extremely 62. on 63. known 64. because 65. National应用文写作（满分15分）Heatstrokeisanillnesscausedbybeingingreatheatfortoolong.Themost importantcharacteristicofheatstrokeisthehig

77、hbodytemperature.Careshouldbecenteredonloweringthebodytemperatureasquicklyaspossible.Failuretodothismayresultindeath.Therightfirstaidmeasuresforheatstrokeareasfollows：First,havethevictimliedownandelevatehisorherfeet.Besuretomaintainanopenairwayofthevictim.Then,trytomovethevictimtoacoolenvironment.Af

78、terthis,applycoldandwettowelstothevictimanduseafantolowerhisorhertemperature.Ifpossible,havethevictimdrinksomewaterorsomethinglikethat. Thelastbutmostimportantstepistotransportthevictimtothehospitalintime. 读后续写（满分25分）Possible Vesion:“What is the matter now？” asked his wife.“I just cant remember why

79、I come back and where I am supposed to be going on such a hot summer day，”replied the professor.However，the real reason was that he forgot where he had left his childrenSensing something wrong，Mrs Smith didnt believe his words，because whenever he told a lie，he would blink his eyes usually quickly.“T

80、ell me the truth，” ordered his wife.“As you told me，I didnt forget where I put the name of that town，but I forget the station where I left our children！” whispered the professor，his voice trembling.“What a bad memory！” shouted the wife.Hearing the cry，out rushed their neighbors，trying to find out wh

81、at had happened. A fight between the couple was about to start when the professors cell phone began to ring. His friend，whose patience had worn thin，phoned to complain. The professor apologized，got into his car and drove away，leaving behind a bunch of people outside the houseBeing afraid that he would make matters worse again，Mrs Smith decided to follow him，who then called a taxi. By the time she caught up with her husband，the children were already back home safe and sound.