2025年10月高三联考强化卷
英语
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
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。
1. Where is the man probably
A At home. B. In an office. C. In a lift.
2. When will the woman leave for the airport
A. At 6: 00. B. At 6: 30. C. At 9: 00.
3. Why does the woman call the man
A. To plan the trip. B. To attend a class. C. To borrow a book.
4. What is the man trying to do
A. Congratulate the woman. B. Encourage the woman. C. Thank the woman.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to use the phone. B. How to learn new words. C. How to spend their free time.
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. What does the man think of his high school English teacher
A. She’s strict. B. She’s generous. C. She’s responsible.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Have a meal. B. Work on her project. C. See a drama.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What did the man do last weekend
A. He visited patients. B. He climbed the mountain. C. He sold treats to raise money.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman go to Boston
A. For travel. B. For study. C. For work.
11. When was the woman’s turning point with her English
A. When she bought a phone. B. When she helped a salesman. C. When she got her first job.
12. How did the man’s turning point affect him
A. It helped him win a contest.
B. It inspired him to be a doctor.
C. It improved the family relationship.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When did the man’s acting career truly start
A. When he was 18. B. When he was 20. C. When he was 22.
14. What is the man’s goal
A. To win top awards. B. To become the next Leonardo. C. To try various acting styles.
15. What is the similarity between Simon and the man
A. Their family traditions. B. Their work environments. C. Their educational experiences.
16. What does the man plan to do first
A. Take a rest. B. Start a new film. C. Train as a director.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Art dealers. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18. Why did the speaker come to China with her husband at first
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. What did David paint most often in the past three years
A. Birds. B. Sunsets. C. People.
20. Where will the exhibition be held
A. In a cottage. B. On a river. C. In a crop field.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you looking for picture books that encourage cooperation in children I thought it would be fun to find picture books that promote cooperation and working with a partner. There are so many wonderful stories that model this for children.
Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night
By Josh Selig
Red and Yellow live happily together in the branches of an olive tree. One night, when Yellow wants to sleep, Red wants to be loud. It takes the two friends time to work out a solution but eventually, Red plays quieter and Yellow likes it. In fact, he falls asleep to the music. The book is part of the Little Light Foundation, a non-profit charity that aims to help children learn about conflict resolution and mutual respect.
Prince and Pirate
By Charlotte Gunnufson
Prince and Pirate are two unique fish who live in their own fish bowls. One day, they’re moved into a tank together. The two do not get along. They fight with each other. However, they work together to help the newest fish arrive, a small, scared dogfish. You’ll love the bright illustrations, funny dialogue, and message of kindness.
A House in the Woods
By Inga Moore
Little Pig’s house becomes filled with friends, but once Moose arrives, the house collapses. What will they do The animals build a new home together in the woods, which is big enough to fit all the friends.
After the Rain
By Rebecca Koehn
What can you do after the rain Levi plays with boats and splashes in puddles until he meets Polly, who doesn’t want to share her river. A battle begins. But the water starts to leave, so the two stop fighting and cooperate to build a dam and a lake to play in together. It is a delightful picture book with simple and playful text.
1. Which book is supported by the Little Light Foundation
A. Red &. Yellow’s Noisy Night. B. Prince and Pirate.
C. A House in the Woods. D. After the Rain.
2. Whose book centers on two fish
A. Josh Selig’s. B. Charlotte Gunnufson’s.
C. Inga Moore’s. D. Rebecca Koehn’s.
3. What can children learn from A House in the Woods
A. The power of sharing. B. The ways to make friends.
C. The importance of teamwork. D. The urgency of protecting animals.
B
Despite being born without hands, 12-year-old Aubrey Sauvie has never let limitations hold her back. From mastering martial arts (武术) to expressing herself through art, she advances bravely in a world that often prioritizes physical ability. However, her passion for drumming presented a special barrier: how could she hold the drumsticks without slipping out
Aware of Aubrey’s problem, her band director proposed her for Tech Engineering for Kids, a program which is run through a junior-level engineering course of the Tennessee Tech University. It involves students working in teams to design a form of custom assistive technology for children with special needs. Up to now, they have created toys and devices for children with sensory disorder.
Learning about Aubrey’s story, a team of ten engineering students of the program decided to create 3D-printed prostheses (义肢) specifically designed for drumming. They would send a certain design to Aubrey, who would then provide feedback, like “I think this is good, but it's a little bit long. Could it be shortened ’ or “It’s a little bit hot on my arm. Could you potentially, like, make it a little bit more breathable ” The team created about six iterations of the prostheses until they were satisfied with the final product, which was not only hard-wearing but also flexible, allowing for drumstick attachments on both arms. This innovation not only improved sound quality but also provided the flexibility needed for advanced drumming techniques.
Aubrey was very grateful for this technical solution. “I was really excited that I was going to be able to use the new prostheses and try them out,” she remarked. “They are becoming a very useful and resourceful tool to help me with my drumming.” With her newfound drumming freedom, Aubrey sets her sights on mastering a full drum set. Meanwhile. Tech Engineering for Kids readies itself to extend its reach, bridging the gap between limitations and ambitions through technology.
4. What troubles Aubrey a lot
A. Lacking passion for sports. B. Owning no talent for music.
C. Inaccessibility to expert training. D. Inability to operate an instrument.
5. What is Tech Engineering for Kids intended to do
A. Offer engineering courses. B. Design sustainable devices.
C. Create personalized adaptive tools. D. Improve overall users’ experience.
6. Which can replace the underlined word “iterations” in Paragraph 3
A. Uses. B. Versions. C. Materials. D. Kinds.
7. What does the text mainly tell us
A. Limitation brings down people’ creativity.
B. Ambition fuels the desires of the disabled.
C. Science breaks down the barriers among people.
D. Technology empowers people to pursue dreams.
C
Arm wrestling (扳手腕) was one of my favorite ways of playing with my brothers growing up. It allowed my younger brother and me to test our strength without getting tackled. I also put up a good fight when arm wresting with my older brother and his friends. Their greater strength and experience made the challenge even more interesting. Every match seemed to end in a good laugh, no matter who won.
Now I’m a scientist who studies animals in the wild. I have seen that playing is a great way to socialize; there is so much more to play than fun and games. When humans and other animals play, they are building trust with siblings and friends. They learn how far they can push their partners before anyone becomes angry or physically hurt. That’s called “testing boundaries.”
Older playmates may self-handicap, appearing to be less competent than they really are to help younger players learn skills and explore their abilities. Play offers a safe space, where everyone knows the rules and can experiment with new ways to move, think, and respond to others.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve learned a lot about play by watching young male elephants test their strength through sparring (拳击) games with their friends and superiors. Group sparring matches are common at sunset, when several different elephant families show up at the water hole to drink.
After the initial excitement of the arrival and a good long drink, young males slip away from the sides of their watchful moms and aunts to form sparring rings. An elder sister makes sure that the playing doesn’t get out of hand, so she is ever present with a trunk on the back or over the head to calm the enthusiasm. That way, the younger males don’t end up on the bottom of the pile.
Watching young elephants spar reminds me that play should be part of our everyday schedule — the less structure, the better.
8. What does the author want to say by mentioning his/her childhood experience
A. Winning is not the true meaning of play. B. Children prefer to play traditional games.
C. Play is essential in children’s development. D. Arm wrestling is a safe way to test strength.
9. What benefit of play does the author emphasize
A. It brings fun. B. It enables boundary breaking.
C. It settles conflicts. D. It develops socializing skills.
10. How do older playmates help the younger to learn during playtime
A. By pretending to be weaker. B. By warning them of risks.
C. By testing their competence. D. By teaching necessary skills.
11. How would the author describe the elephant’s sparring games
A. Safe and fair. B. Not strictly controlled.
C. Well-organized. D. Highly competitive.
D
Want to learn a new language or get A’s in college exams Previous studies have shown that exercise can help stimulate the areas of the brain that convert (转换) new information into long-term memory. A new study has taken this information one step further and found the best time when exercise can help maximize learning.
Building upon past research that found exercise releases biochemicals that improve mental function scientists at Radboud University and the University of Edinburgh conducted a study to determine when exercise was most beneficial to learning.
Participants — 72 healthy male and female adults — were first asked to perform a computer test that challenged their visual and spatial learning. After the test, all of the subjects watched nature documentaries, but two-thirds of them also exercised. Half of the exercisers did circuit training on an exercise bike for 35 minutes immediately after the test. The other half did the same exercise but not until four hours after they had been tested.
Two days later, all of the participants returned to the lab for a recall test, and they were connected to MRI (磁共振成像) machines to assess their brain activity. The participants who exercised four hours after taking the computer test were able to recall what they had learned most accurately. Their brainwaves also showed more consistent levels of activity, indicating that their brains were less taxed to remember what they had learned.
According to this research, the best time to exercise to improve learning is four hours after studying. But why That’s one question the researchers have yet to answer. Another question left unanswered is the level of exercise that might best improve learning. I’ve run enough marathons to prove the fact that my brain is anything but sharp during or after a tough workout. But the researchers noted that light workouts might not give the brain enough of a biochemical boost to improve learning.
12. What did the new study aim to explore
A. When exercise is best for learning. B. What biochemicals are good for health.
C. How brainwaves should be measured. D. Which area of the brain is the most active.
13. What were all the participants asked to do during the experiment
A. Train on bicycles. B. Do mathematics exercises.
C. Play computer games. D. Watch films about nature.
14. Why did the participants return to the lab two days later
A. To do a medical examination. B. To have their memory tested.
C. To get their workouts recorded. D. To finish their previous tasks.
15. What might the author’s marathon running prove
A. The findings of the study are reliable. B. Long-distance runners are often smart.
C. Studies on the marathon are not enough. D. Hard exercise may not sharpen the brain.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When parents are on their phones a lot, what will happen to their kids Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior, but they could be preventing their children's language development, a new study found.
Parents who use screens more have children who use screens more. And those children have a lower talent in grammar and vocabulary. When screens are in use, either by a parent or a child, there is less talking, teaching and reading in house-holds. ___16___
What’s more, when kids watch screens with their parents, the study found it doesn’t help their language skills. ___17___ For example, kids ages 24 to 30 months learn new verbs when they are taught through a live interaction or even video chat, but not by watching a video, according to a September 2023 study.
The study suggests parents should try not to spend too much time on devices when they are with their children. ___18___ Try to spare a few minutes – start with 15 minutes a day if it seems really hard-where your phone is truly out of sight, out of mind. It helps model good practices for your kids.
Parents are also advised to re-evaluate whether they need to be responsive to everything that comes through on their phones in real time. We live in a world where everything seems urgent but usually actually isn't. ___19___ It’s simply not possible.
___20___ It’s never too late to repair. Spend some extra time reading together or in a no-phone zone like the dinner table. By caring about your kid’s development and looking into tips like these, you are already doing a great job.
A. We don’t actually need our phones all the time.
B. It is an easy way to calm children down or occupy them.
C. Avoid checking your phone instead of hanging out with your friends.
D. And this may be a reason for the lower grammar skills and vocabulary.
E. Try not to put pressure on yourself to respond immediately to everything.
F. Another research also suggests younger children don’t learn well from screens.
G. But parents shouldn’t overstress if they or their child have spent much time on screens.
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。
Four-year-old Alan, who suffered from a serious disease, had one dream — to be a garbage truck driver. He was on the weekly lookout for trucks, and he even ___21___ himself as a garbage man at the kindergarten costume show.
On July 10, Alan went one step further when a charity and his local waste management crew made him an honorary ___22___ for three days. He had the opportunity to participate in the ___23___ of the city beauticians.
At dawn, Alan started the road trip with the crew members. “Alan was a little ___24___ when he first started, for early mornings were tough for him.” said one of the Waste Management drivers. ___25___, that small reality check was not enough to reduce Alan’s ___26___. After getting used to his early hours, he got to clock in with a special timecard and ___27___ learn what it takes to be a garbage man. Alan got to ___28___ every part of being a garbage truck man.
His day ended with a special ___29___ as he got to ride alongside another driver. A crowd of community members gathered to ____30____ Alan for what he had done. It was a truly ____31____ day for him.
The amazing experience was all thanks to the local charity organization, and Alan wasn’t the only person who got to ____32____ the day. “We are so happy the supports from all the kind-hearted individuals always ____33____ with him,” Alan’s mom commented. “We are so happy he finally ____34____ his dream. The kindness of others has truly made a ____35____ in Alan’s life,” she added with a grateful smile.
21. A. classified B. dressed C. recognized D. treated
22. A. captain B. pilot C. citizen D. collector
23. A. routine B. strategy C. ceremony D. program
24. A. confident B. proud C. resistant D. tired
25. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
26. A. pressure B. enthusiasm C. burden D. responsibility
27 A. regularly B. immediately C. gradually D. patiently
28. A. experience B. control C. adjust D. promote
29. A. send-off B. check-in C. warm-up D. show-off
30. A. blame B. forgive C. thank D. punish
31. A. relaxing B. incredible C. challenging D. regretful
32. A. miss B. transform C. survive D. enjoy
33. A. stick B. agree C. compete D. negotiate
34. A. set aside B. worked out C. lived out D. went after
35. A. deal B. point C. choice D. difference
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。
As the wheel of time turns, traditional practices are witnessing a comeback. Gua Sha, an ancient Chinese healing technique, has been gaining ____36____ (popular) in recent years as a holistic approach to wellness and beauty, because it offers various benefits to modern wellness seekers.
On a media app, a before-and-after video of Gua Sha has been viewed more than 11.8 million times. Meanwhile, influencers have started to share their Gua Sha routines on some other media apps, attracting ____37____ (grow) attention from global audiences. Moreover, Western beauty stores and ____38____ (celebrity) have jumped at the fashion and started favoring Gua Sha or selling its tools.
Actually, Gua Sha has been practiced in China since the Ming Dynasty and is known to have muscle pain relieved ____39____ improve blood circulation. Originally, it ____40____ (use) on the body, like arms, legs, and back; however, nowadays, it’s commonly used to improve the health of ____41____ (face) skin. The practice is performed using a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape (刮) areas of the body, ____42____, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) , can encourage a healthy flow of energy and blood.
Gua Sha, a TCM practice, also _____43_____ (serve) as a cultural practice, now has ____44____ (incredible) found its way to the West due to its potential health benefits. Undoubtedly, promoting TCM practices could be ____45____ much-needed opportunity for others to learn more about Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办一次中国非遗（intangible）传统文化展。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件，邀请她参加，并介绍展览的相关信息。内容包括：
1. 展览的时间和地点；
2. 展览的内容及意义。
注意：
1 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you. well.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
It was New Year’s Day. I made a resolution to find my stray (走失的) dog, Puppy-Rocky. In the morning, I could hear icy rain knocking the windows. I said a quick prayer for Puppy-Rocky. He was out there somewhere in the storm, and I could just feel it. Sure, it had been three months since he’d gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles (奇迹).
That fall, Puppy-Rocky, my sweet dog, had disappeared from my parents’ house in California. He had been staying with them while I was between apartments. At the time, I lived and worked in New York City. I was staying with friends until I signed my lease (租约) on a new place. Puppy-Rocky had gotten out of my parents’ house two days before I was set to fly back home to pick him up.
My mom and I spent that entire visit searching for him. Mom was the family’s resident “realist”, which meant she spent a whole lot of time trying to prepare me for the worst. “He’s either been hit by a car or been taken in by someone who found him,” she said. I rolled my eyes. Mom always supported me, but this time she doubted. She could have done with a little more faith!
Besides, though I couldn’t explain it, I believed I’d see my Puppy-Rocky again. His barks never faded away. He’d been homeless when I first met him, a naughty little dog that had survived all on his own. If any dog could do the impossible, it was my Puppy-Rocky. Even after I returned to New York City without him and the weeks stretched into months, deep down I had this feeling that we’d be reunited.
Now, home again for the holidays, I was determined to pick up my search. I grabbed Puppy-Rocky’s carrier, loaded it into the car, and then asked my mom to drive me to the shelter for the homeless dogs, hoping he’d been found.
“Dave, you have to be realistic,” my mom said as we headed to the garage. “He’s been gone too long. You’re not going to find him.”
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。
“Don’t you believe in New Year miracles ” I asked.
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When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears.
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2025年10月高三联考强化卷
英语
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
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。
1. Where is the man probably
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a lift.
2. When will the woman leave for the airport
A. At 6: 00. B. At 6: 30. C. At 9: 00.
3. Why does the woman call the man
A. To plan the trip. B. To attend a class. C. To borrow a book.
4. What is the man trying to do
A. Congratulate the woman. B. Encourage the woman. C. Thank the woman.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to use the phone. B. How to learn new words. C. How to spend their free time.
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. What does the man think of his high school English teacher
A. She’s strict. B. She’s generous. C. She’s responsible.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Have a meal. B. Work on her project. C. See a drama.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man do last weekend
A. He visited patients. B. He climbed the mountain. C. He sold treats to raise money.
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman go to Boston
A. For travel. B. For study. C. For work.
11. When was the woman’s turning point with her English
A. When she bought a phone. B. When she helped a salesman. C. When she got her first job.
12. How did the man’s turning point affect him
A. It helped him win a contest.
B. It inspired him to be a doctor.
C. It improved the family relationship.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When did the man’s acting career truly start
A. When he was 18. B. When he was 20. C. When he was 22.
14. What is the man’s goal
A. To win top awards. B. To become the next Leonardo. C. To try various acting styles.
15. What is the similarity between Simon and the man
A. Their family traditions. B. Their work environments. C. Their educational experiences.
16. What does the man plan to do first
A. Take a rest. B. Start a new film. C. Train as a director.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Art dealers. B. News reporters. C. College students.
18. Why did the speaker come to China with her husband at first
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. What did David paint most often in the past three years
A. Birds. B. Sunsets. C. People.
20. Where will the exhibition be held
A. In a cottage. B. On a river. C. In a crop field.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. D
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. G
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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. popularity
37. growing
38. celebrities
39. and 40. was used
41. facial 42. which
43. serving
44. incredibly
45. a
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground.
It will showcase traditional crafts, folk music and dance performances, as well as interactive workshops on paper-cutting and calligraphy. This event is a chance for students and teachers alike to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and appreciate the artistry and history behind it. It would be wonderful if you could join us and experience the richness of Chinese culture.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】参考范文：
“Don’t you believe in New Year miracles ” I asked. Rolling the eyes, Mom climbed into the driver’s seat, mumbling to herself, “There’s just no way. You’re not going to find him. Be realistic.” “Mom! It’s my Puppy-Rocky! Promise! I’m sure I will see him again!!!” I kept yelling on the way to the shelter. Upon arriving there, we walked through rows of cages from room to room. I carefully examined dogs of all colors, shapes and sizes. None! All our efforts were in vain. Hopeless as it might be, I went on searching, followed by my mom, who had been trying to prepare me for the worst.
When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears. Following the sound, I spotted a little dog wagging the tail towards me. It was him I double-checked it… Exactly, my Puppy-Rocky! It was bonier than ever before. Excited tears welling up, I immediately opened the cage door. He jumped into my arms as usual. I held him closely as Mom looked on, mouth wide open. It was indeed the season of miracle: three months after separation, we reunited. Puppy-Rocky’s return did let me, and especially my mom, firmly believe: we can do with more faith!
