高一英語試卷考試時間：2025年11月20日8:00—10:00試卷滿分：150分★祝考試順利★注意事項：1.答題前、先將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號填寫在試卷和答題卡上;并將準(zhǔn)考證號條形碼粘貼在答題卡上的指定位置。2.選擇題的作答：每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號涂黑。寫在試卷.草稿紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效，3.非選擇題的作答：用黑色簽字筆直接答在答題卡上對應(yīng)的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)，寫在試卷、草紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效、4.考試結(jié)束后，請將本試卷和答題卡一并上交。第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)注意，聽力部分答題時請先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上，聽力部分結(jié)束前你將有兩分鐘的時間將答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Whatdidthewomandoyesterday?AShewatchedamatch. B.Sheplayedinamatch. C.Sheworkedinasportscenter.2.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】WhichpartsofEnglishdothewomanwanttoimprove?A.Listeningandwriting. B.Listeningandspeaking. C.Speakingandreading.3.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Whatdoesthemanthinkofthemusicfestivalthisyear?A.It’stooexpensive. B.It’stoofaraway. C.It’stoocrowded.4.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】Wheredidthemanusuallybuyhisclothing?A.Atthedepartmentstore. B.Atalargeshoppingmall. C.OntheInternet.5.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】WhowillcelebratetheMidAutumnFestivalwiththeman?A.Hisbrother. B.Hisparents. C.Hisgrandparents.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有5秒鐘的時間閱讀各個小題;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽下面一段對話，回答以下小題【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】6.Howdoesthewomanfeel?A.Confused. B.Sorry. C.Worried.7.Whatwillthemandonext?A.Cleantheflooragain. B.Leavethefootprints. C.Talktotheboss.聽下面一段對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】8.Whichsubwaygoestothemuseum?A.Theeastboundsubway. B.Thesouthboundsubway. C.Thenorthboundsubway.9.Wheredidthewomanefrom?A.Heroffice. B.Thehotel. C.Herhome.10.Howwillthewomangotothemainterminal?A.Bybus. B.Bybike. C.Onfoot.聽下面一段對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】11.Whatwillthespeakershaveforsupper?A.Italianfood. B.Friedfood. C.Homemadefood.12.Whatwillthewomandonext?A.Orderfoodonline. B.Takeabath. C.Gotoarestaurant.13.Whatdoesthewomanthinkoftheman?A.Heisresponsible. B.Heisgenerous. C.Heisthoughtful.聽下面一段對話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】14.Whatisthelikelyrelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Librarianandbookborrower. B.Writerandreader. C.Teacherandstudent.15.Whichgroupwillthewomanputthebookin?A.Popularscience. B.Maths. C.History.16.Whenwillthewomanhandinthereview?A.OnFebruary15th. B.OnFebruary13th. C.OnFebruary12th.聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】17.Whatisthespeakermainlytalkingabout?A.Hercareerasawriter. B.Hereducationatschool. C.Hermostsuccessfulbooks.18.Whendidthespeakerwriteherfirstnovel?A.In1996. B.In1992. C.In1987.19.Whatdidthespeakerstudyintheuniversity?A.Writingskills. B.Law. C.Publishing.20.Whichnovelwonaprize?A.Sunset. B.TheBalletDancer. C.TheList.第二部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AYoumayneedalifetimetocheckoffthebucketlistofallthefunactivitiesyoucandoinChina,nomatteryouarenatureloversorhistoryfans.Herearethetop4thingsselectedfortravelerstodoinChina.HiketheGreatWallWhateveryourpurposeofvisitingChinais,hikingontheGreatWallisalwaysamustdothingofyourChinatour.TheGreatWallstretchesover21,196kilometers,acrossabout15provincesinChina.Fortravelerswholoveadventures,don’tchooseregularsectionslikeBadalingGreatWallandMutianyuGreatWall,becausethecrowdswilldefinitelysurpriseyou.YoucouldthinkaboutexploringJinshanlingGreatWallandSimataiGreatWallforabetterhikingexperience.TravelfromMetropolistoAncientWaterTownsShanghaiwillbeaperfectchoiceforyoutoexperiencetherapiddevelopmentinChina.Allthewelldesignedskyscrapers(摩天大樓)alongHuangpuRiverwillgenerouslyshowyouhowmodernChinalookslikenow.Besides,youcantravelfromthosemodernskyscrapersinShanghaitowitnesstheprofoundChinesehistoryandcultureinsomewatertownsnearShanghai,suchasZhujiajiaoWaterTownandTongliWaterTown.ConsideraconnectingtourwithSuzhouorHangzhouifyouhaveaflexibleschedule.TakeCareofPandasinChengduIfpandaisoneofthemostinfluentialfactorsforchoosingChinaasyourtraveldestination,youshouldconsiderenteringforthePandaVolunteerPrograminChengdu.Eventhoughyoucanseepandasinsomezoosinthemajorcities,theexperienceinthehometownofgiantpandasistotallydifferent.HereinDujiangyanPandaBase,youcantakecareofpandasandcloselyinteractwiththosecutecreatures.GoBambooRaftingonLiRiverGuilinmakesawonderfulmatchofmountainviewwithwatersceneryfornaturelovers,thankstothefamousLiRiver.HereinGuilin,youcanenjoythebestkarstsceneriesalongthecharmingLiRiver.Ifyouthinkcruising(巡航)istoonormal,bambooraftingwillbeabetteroptionforyoutoexperiencethebreathtakingviewsalongside.Throughaprivatetour,youwillhavemorefuninChina.Ifinterested,youcanclickheretogetmoredetails.21.Whataretouristsremendedtodo?A.HikeBadalingGreatWallandMutianyuGreatWall.B.EnjoyskyscrapersandwatertownsinShanghai.C.SignupforthePandaVolunteerPrograminChengdu.D.TakecruiseshipstoexploreGuilin.22.Whichwillyouprefertodoifyouareattractedtonature?A.HiketheGreatWall. B.TravelfromMetropolistoAncientWaterTowns.C.TakeCareofPandasinChengdu. D.GoBambooRaftingonLiRiver.23.Whereisthistextprobablytakenfrom?A.Amagazine. B.Awebsite. C.Atextbook. D.Abrochure.BWhenIwasten,mybrotherandIreceivedawonderfulgift—tennisrackets(球拍)andballs.OneSaturdaymorning,mybrotherandItookourtennisracketsandballstotheschoolandtookturnshittingourballsagainstthesideofthetwostoryschoolbuilding.Wewerehittingtheballhigherandfaster.Suddenly,theballwentrightthroughoneoftheupstairswindows.Welookedaroundandnobodywasinsightexceptanoldmansittingonaporch(門廊)halfway.“Whatshouldwedo?”Iasked.Mybrotheranswered,“Noonewillknowwhoseballitis.Noonesawus,exceptthatoldman.Heprobablycan’tseethisfar.Let’sgohome.”Wepickeduptherestofourballsandheadedhome.“Whathappened?”Momasked.“Well,”mybrotherslowlybegan,“wehadagreattimeuntilwehittheballtoohardandtoohighanditwentrightthroughtheschoolwindow.”Mymothersaidloudly,“You’llhavetotellyourfather.”Assoonasmyfatherwalkedinthehouse,wehurriedtohimandtoldourstory.Hewasposedandsaid,“Well,todayisSaturday.OnMonday,I’llcalltheschooljanitor(看門人)andseewhatweneedtodo.”WehadtwodaystowaituntilourdadgothomefromworkonMonday.Hesmiled,saying,“Well,Italkedtotheschooljanitor.Hetoldmethathe’dbeensittingonhisporchwatchingwhenyoutwowereplayingtennis.Hesaidmanywindowshadbeenbroken,butwewerethefirstonestocall.Hesaidtheschoolallowsforwindowrepair,sowewon’thavetopayforthewindow.”Wediscoveredthere’salwayssomeonewhoseeswhatwedoandwemightaswelladmit(承認(rèn))ourmistakes.24.Whydidtheauthorandhisbrotherleavetheschool?A.Becausetheyfearedtheirbadbehaviorwouldbediscovered.B.Becausetheirmothercalledthemtogohomefordinner.C.Becausetheybrokethewindowandhadnotennisballstoplaywith.D.Becausetheoldmansittingontheporchaskedthemtoleave.25.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“posed”inparagraph4mean?A.anxious B.nervous C.calm D.shocked26.Whendidthewriterandhisbrothertelltheirfatheraboutbreakingthewindow?A.AssoonastheygotthechanceonSaturdaymorning.B.OnSaturdayafternoonaftertheirmotheraskedthemto.C.OnMondaymorningwhentheirdadwasfree.D.AssoonastheirfatherwalkedintothehouseonSaturday.27.Whatistheauthor’smainpurposeinwritingthisstory?A.Todescribethefunofplayingtenniswithhisbrotherinchildhood.B.Toconveytheimportanceofhavingthecouragetoadmitone’smistakes.C.Toshowthedifferencebetweenchildrenandadultsinsolvingproblems.D.Tointroduceawaytodealwithitemsdamagedbyaccident.CJohnhasbeenadevotedhockey(冰球)enthusiast.Inthepastaroundtwodecadesback,John,apartofthelocaljuniorleagueteam,TheRapid,wasaninfluentialicehockeypetitorinhishometown,evenwithaconsiderablegroupofadmirers.However,akneeinjuryinhisteenageyearsendedhishopesofacareerontheice.Yearspassed,andJohngrewintoasuccessfulbusinessman,buthisloveforhockeyneverdisappeared.Oneday,hestumbleduponanopportunitytoreviewhischildhoodpassion.TheRapidwasorganizingacharity(慈善)gametoraisemoneyforthetown’syouthsportsprogram.Johnreachedouttotheteam’smanager,MrSmith,withaspecialrequest.Hewantedtosuitupandplayasthegoaltender(守門員)foroneperiodofthegame,justforthefunofitandtoencouragetheyoungerplayers.MrSmithwasdelightedandquicklyarrangedforJohntojointheteamfortheday.ThenewsthatJohnwouldtakepartinthegamespreadlikewildfireinthetown,andthestadiumwaspackedwithexcitedsupporters.Onthebigday,Johnputonhisold,abitwornbutstillcherishedhockeyequipment(裝備).Hesteppedontotheice,feelingarushofemotionsthathehadn’tfeltindecades.Thecrowdburstintocheersashefacedthefirstshot,andwitheachsave,theenergygrew.Afterthegame,Johnsurprisedeveryonebydonatinghisgamewornequipmentandagenerouschecktothelocalyouthsportsprogram.“Imaynothavebeenabletobeeaprofessional,”hesaid,“butI’mhappytogivebackandhelpthesekidschasetheirdreams.”PeopleweredeeplymovedbyJohn’sselflessnessinsupportingthenextgeneration.Itwasareminderthatevenwhenourowndreamsseemoutofreach,wecanstillmakeadifferencetothelivesofothers.28.WhatendedJohn’scareerasahockeyplayer?A.Growingold. B.Hisbusinesssuccess.C.Hiskneecondition. D.Notbeinginterested.29.WhydidJohnwanttoplayinthecharitygame?A.Toshowoffhisskill. B.Toinspiretheyouth.C.Towinhishonorback. D.Tomakemoremoney.30WhatdidJohndoafterthegame?A.Hedecidedtogiveuphockeyeversince. B.Hesaidsorryfornotbeingprofessional.C.Heaskedtocheckuphisownequipment. D.Hegaveawayhisequipmentandmoney.31.WhichofthefollowingcanbestdescribeJohn?A.Warmheartedandhelpful. B.Creativebutmean.C.Hardworkingandhonest. D.Kindbutimpatient.DArecentstudydrawingon28yearsofdatahasprovedtheoldsaying:There’snosuchthingasafreelunch.Inthestudy,scientistsfoundthatdolphinmothersthatinteract(互動)withboatershavenearlytwiceasmanybabiesasfemaledolphinsthatstayaway.Butthosebabiesareninetimesmorelikelytodiebeforereachingadulthood.ThenumberonecauseoftheirdeathinSarasotaBayisassociatedwithsportfishing.Thathighdeathrateposesaproblemforthepopulationasawhole.IntheUnitedStates,feedingdolphinsisillegalundertheMarineMammalProtectionActof1972,butitstillhappensoften.Eventhoughwemightnotmeanto,withjustourpresence,we’reconditioninganimalstobearoundhumansmore.Thatclosenessincreasesadolphin’sriskofbeingstruckbyaboat,trappedinafishingline,orcaughtbyafishinghook.Dolphinsaresmartandsocialanimalsandtheirbegginghasmotivations.Gettingfishfrompeopleinsteadofhuntingcouldallowfemaledolphinstosavetimeandenergythattheycaninsteadputtowardreproduction.Itmakessensethatthedolphinseatingupbait(誘餌),gettingfishfromafisher’sline,andapproachingboatsforfoodcanhavemorebabies.However,studiesofotherspeciesaroundtheworld,suchasgreenseaturtlesintheBahamas,showthatanimalsthatbeedependentonhumanhandoutsstophuntingforfood.ThisistrueofSarasotaBay’sdolphins,andit’sapreferencethattheypasson.Dolphinsfromonefamilyhavebeenapproachingboatsforfourgenerations.Thatbehaviorisevenmoredangerousfortheyoungsters—littledolphinscanbekilledbyboatsorfishingequipmentastheytrytostayclosetotheirmoms.Forthesedolphinmothers,losingmultiplebabiesonebyonelikelycausesemotionaldistress.Overtime,thisstressonfemaledolphinsandthedeathsofsomanybabiescouldcausepopulationnumberstofall.Wecan’tstopthedolphinsfrominteractingwithhumans.Butwecanteachpeopletoenjoywildanimalsfromasafedistance.Andfordolphins’owngood,stopgivingthemfood.32.Whatcanwelearnaboutfemaledolphinsinteractingwithhumansfromthetext?A.Theybearmorebabydolphins.B.Theysuffermorefromsportfishing.C.Theyhavebeenstudiedfor28years.D.Theyhelpincreasedolphin’spopulation.33.Whydodolphinsinteractwithpeople?A.Tomakesenseoftheirlife.B.Tokeeptheuniquerelationwithhumans.C.Toreducetheirreproduction.D.Tosavetimeandenergy.34.Whatsuggestiondoestheauthormaketous?A.Stopsportfishing.B.Stopfeedingdolphins.C.Stophuntingdolphinsforfood.D.Stopdolphinsfrominteractingwithhumans.35.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthetext?A.Dolphins’population.B.Enjoywildanimalscloser.C.Keepasafedistancefromdolphins.D.Dolphins’interactionwithboaters.第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。There’snothingmorefrustratingthanaparentsaying“no”tosomethingyoureallywant,whetherit’sadog,oranewphone.____36____However,therearealotofsimplethingsyoucandotohelpyouconvinceyourparentstogiveyouwhatyouwant!Picktherighttimetoapproachthesubject.Usually,familydinnertimeisasafebet.Itisnotagoodideatoaskforsomethingwheneitherparentseemsstressed,distracted,ortired.____37____Especiallynotifthey’reupsetatyou.Maintainapeacefultoneduringthetalk.Askingforsomethingcanbeanemotionalexperience:youmightfeelpassionateaboutthethingyou’reaskingfor,andyoumightfeelangryorfrustratedifyourparentssayno.____38____Studiesshownegotiationismoresuccessfulifit’sdonepeacefullyandrationally.Bepatientandgivethemtimetothinkaboutit.____39____Tellthemtogetbacktoyouinacouplehoursordayswithanyquestionsorconcernstheyhave.Letthemknowthatyouwanttodiscussthisasmature,responsibleadultsandyouarewillingtoworkthroughanypotentialissues.Sayitlikethat,andyou’llbesuretoimpressthemwithhowwellroundedandbalancedyourargumentis.____40____Beforeyougotoyourparentstoaskforthatnewpuppy,makesureyouknowexactlywhatadoptingapetrequires.Havingagoodunderstandingofwhatyou’llbeaskingyourparentsaboutwillhelpyoupresentyourcasesuccessfully;byknowingyourtopicinsideandout,you’llhaveconfidentanswersfortheirmanymanyquestions.A.Youshouldtrytokeepyourheadalltheway.B.Don’tbringitupwhenthey’renotinagoodmood.C.Dobackgroundresearchonthethingyouwant.D.You’dbetterneverforcethemtogiveyouananswerrightaway.E.Understandyourparents’currentfeelingsaboutyourrequirement.F.It’sgoodtodiscusswithyourparentsaboutwhatyouneedatthattime.G.Youwon’talwaysbeabletopersuadeyourparentstoseethingsyourway.第三部分：語言應(yīng)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)完形填空(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Asmyhusband,Doug,stoodonthebusyNewYorkcitystreettostopataxi,ItriedtoprotectmydaughterfromthecoldDecemberwindandrain.Iputmyheaddowntokisshertinyface.___41___andwet,myhusbandgaveuphisattempttonagdownataxi.Iknewthe___42___.Justafterherfirstbirthday,weweretoldourdaughterKatiehasa___43___brainillness.Sincethatmoment,DoungandIfeltlikerunnersinamarathonracewherethefinishlinekept___44___.WeknewKatiewasrunningoutof___45___.Ithadtakenmonthsbeforewefinallyhadanameforthe___46___，butweweretoldonlyafewspecialistsintheworldknewhowto___47___it.Now,aswefinallyfoundabrilliantdoctorto___48___ourgirl,wewereinastrange___49___inthecoldrain.Justatthemoment,amiddleagedwomanpulledoverandsaid,“Pardonme?MayIofferyoua(n)____50____?”Beforewecouldsayanything,shecontinued,“It'sreallyno____51____forme.Justgetin.”ItwasthenthatInoticedherthickIrishaccent,which____52____meuplikehotsoup.Wesimplysaid,“Thanks!RooseveltHospital,please,”aswegotinhercarfortheride.“Areyougoing____53____thebaby?”sheaskedus.Inoddedmyhead,holdingbackmy____54____.Atthehospital,we____55____heradozentimesfortheride.Asthewomanhuggedme,I____56____herfacewaswetwithtears.Shepromisedto____57____forusbeforesheleft.AfterthreemorevisitstoNewYorkandtwomore____58____surgeries(手術(shù))，Katieiscured.Butthe____59____oftheIrishAngelstillrangasaconstantreminderofatinyrayoflightthatappearedinour____60____days.41.A.Excited B.Frustrated C.Worried D.Satisfied42A.feeling B.spirit C.message D.sense43.A.simple B.rare C.normal D.natural44.A.ing B.lowering C.disappearing D.running45.A.time B.confidence C.money D.courage46.A.race B.illness C.doctor D.challenge47.A.explain B.check C.reach D.fix48.A.protect B.meet C.save D.encourage49.A.country B.hospital C.town D.city50.A.seat B.ride C.car D.umbrella51.A.trouble B.difference C.question D.loss52.A.picked B.called C.warmed D.woke53.A.to B.after C.for D.with54.A.surprise B.anger C.smile D.tears55.A.thanked B.praised C.respected D.accepted56.A.guessed B.believed C.understood D.noticed57.A.work B.sing C.pray D.drive58.A.eye B.brain C.kidney D.heart59.A.voice B.bravery C.reward D.advice60.A.busiest B.luckiest C.happiest D.darkest第二節(jié)語法填空(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Hi!MynameisAdamandI’mafreshmanatseniorhighschool.Goingfromjuniorhighschooltoseniorhighschoolisareallybigchallenge.Thefirstweekwasalittle____61____(confuse),First,IhadtothinkverycarefullyaboutwhichcoursesIwantedtotake.Theschooladviserhelpedmechoosethe____62____(suit)ones:maths,English,chemistry,worldhistory,andChinese.IknowthatChineseisaverydifficultlanguage,____63____IhopetobefluentwhenIgraduate.Myadviser____64____(remend)thatIsignupforadvancedliteraturebecauseIlikeEnglishandI’mgoodatit.Ihadtochooseextracurricular____65____(activity)too.Itriedtojointheschoolfootballteam,butthecoachtoldmethatIdidn’tplaywellenough.____66____(obvious),Iwasunhappy,butIwon’tquit.I’llfindaway____67____(improve)onmyownsothatIcanmake____68____teamnextyear.Ijoinedavolunteerclubinstead.EveryWednesday,weworkatasoupkitchenandhandoutfoodtohomelesspeopleinthemunity.IknowI’llhavetostudyharder____69____aseniorhighschoolstudentandgetusedto_____70_____(be)responsibleforalotmore.第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)應(yīng)用文寫作(滿分15分)71.假定你是李華，你的英國朋友Lucy計劃暑假來中國旅行，卻在郵件中坦言擔(dān)心自己漢語水平有限，影響旅行體驗。請你給她寫一封回信，內(nèi)容包括：1.安撫她的顧慮;2.給出提升旅行中漢語溝通的具體建議;3.表達(dá)對她到來的期待。注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右;2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。DearLucy,________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,LiHua第二節(jié)讀后續(xù)寫(滿分25分)72.閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)具體內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。Itwasmyfourteenthbirthday.Mymompushedaboxtiedwithasilkribbontowardme,hereyessparklingwithanticipation.“Openit,”shesaidsoftly.Icarefullyuntiedtheribbon,revealingalovelypiggybank(存錢罐).Ithadanopeningthroughwhichonecouldputmoneyin,buttheopeningwasnotbigenoughtoreachinandgetthemoneyout.Theonlywaytogetthemoneywastobreakthepiggybankopen.“Sweetie,”mymomexplainedgently,strokingmyhair,“thisistoteachyouhowtosaveforsomethingtrulymeaningful.”Sheleanedcloser,hervoicefullofencouragement,“HowaboutsavingupforthattriptotheGreatWallinBeijingyou’vealwayswantedtosee?Youcanonlybreakitopenwhenyou’vesavedenough.”Ihuggedthepiggybanktightlyandnoddedearnestly,makingapromisetoher:“Mom,IpromiseIwon’tbreakituntilI’vesavedenoughforthetrip.”Afterthat,wheneverMomgavemepocketmoney,shewouldsay,“Thisisforspending,butyour‘GreatWallFund’iswaitingtoo.”Iwouldshakeit,listeningtothesatisfying“clink”asthecoinlandedinside,feelingasmallsenseofacplishment.Asthepiggybankgrewheavier,mydreamseeme