安徽宣城市2025-2026学年高二第二学期7月期末英语试题（含答案无听力音频及听力原文）

安徽宣城市2025-2026学年高二第二学期7月期末英语试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟注意事项1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清晰。3.请按题号顺序在各题答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4.保持答题卡卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。5.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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。每段对话读两遍。1.Whydoesthewomanapologize?A.Shearrivedlate.B.Shemissedhertrain.C.Shewascaughtinrain.2.Whatdoesthewomanthinkofhernewstraighthair?A.Itmakesherlookolder.B.Itmakesherhairshorter.C.Itmakesherhaircolorbrighter.3.Howmuchshouldthemanpayforhisparcelintotal?A.12yuan.B.14yuan.C.16yuan.4.Howdoesthemansound?A.Understanding.B.Apologetic.C.Hopeful.5.Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?A.Blamethewoman.B.Encouragethewoman.C.Congratulatethewoman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。听下面一段对话，回答6、7题。6.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthetwospeakers?A.Classmates.B.Colleagues.C.Teacherandstudent.7.Howdoesthewomanfindcalligraphy?A.It’stricky.B.It’sinvaluable.C.It’simpractical.听下面一段对话，回答8、9题。8.WhydoestheArtDirectorneedtorearrangethephotoshoot?A.Sheisnotsatisfiedwiththedesign.B.Shehasanotherphotoshoottoattend.C.ShehastogotoParisforurgentbusiness.9.Whenwillthephotoshootmostprobablybeheld?A.OnThursday.B.OnFriday.C.OnSaturday.听下面一段对话，回答10至12题。10.Howdidthemanimprovehispublicspeakingskills?A.Joinspeechclubs.B.UsetheTEDapp.C.Practicewithonlineartists.11.What’sspecialaboutKhanAcademy?A.Itsupportsofflinevideoviewing.B.Itletsusersmaketheirownplan.C.Itoffersfreecoursesforallsubjects.12.Whatwillthewomanprobablydonext?A.Sharelearningapps.B.Giveaschoolspeech.C.DownloadKhanAcademy.听下面一段对话，回答13至16题。13.WhichcitydidJeffmoveto?A.London.B.NewYork.C.Paris.14.WhatdidJeffinitiallyworkasaftergraduation?A.Teacher.B.Director.C.Writer.15.WhatdoesJeffdointhefilmingcompany?A.Directthefilming.B.Writelinesforactors.C.Removingunwantednoise.16.HowdoesJefffeelabouthisnewjob?A.Bored.B.Satisfied.C.Stressed.听下面一段独白，回答17至20题。17.Whatistheannouncementmainlyabout?A.Aschoolmeeting.B.Awebsiteupdate.C.AFunDayevent.18.Whocanattendtheeventforfree?A.Schoolstudents.B.Attendees.C.Familymembers.19.Whatactivitywillbeheldintheevening?A.Afunfair.B.Aconcert.C.Aswimmingrace.20.Whydoesthespeakeraskthewebsiteclubtoseehim?A.ToorganizetheFunDay.B.Tochecktheeventdetails.C.Toupdatetheschoolwebsite.第二部分阅读（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。AChicagoisknownforitsdeep-dishpizza,beautifullakefrontandworld-classmuseums,butthecityalsohasaproudsportstradition.LocatednearLakeMichigan,LakesideStadiumhasbecomeapopularplaceforfootballgames,concertsandinternationaleventssinceitsreopeningin2021.LakesideStadiumisthehomefieldoftheChicagoWolvesfootballteam.Italsohostscollegegames,musicfestivalsandcommunitysportsprograms.Ifyouplantoattendaneventthere,thefollowinginformationmayhelp.ParkingParkingspacesaroundthestadiumarelimitedoneventdays.Visitorsareencouragedtobuyparkingpassesinadvancethroughthestadium’swebsiteortheParkGoapp.Thiscanhelpthemavoidhigherpricesatthegateandsavetimewhenenteringtheparkingareas.Forfootballgames,parkinglotsusuallyopenfourhoursbeforekickoff.Forconcertsandcommunityevents,theyopentwohoursbeforethestarttime.Parkingcostsbetween$40and$85.TheNorthLotisclosesttoGateA,whiletheSouthLotisbetterforvisitorssittingnearGatesCandD.Tailgating(赛前车尾聚会)isallowedonlyintheBlueandGreenLots.Overnightparkingisnotallowed.TransportationVisitorswhodonotwanttodrivecantakeMetroLine3toLakesideStation,aboutasix-minutewalkfromGateB.Onmajoreventdays,freeshuttlebusesrunbetweenthestationandthestadiumevery12minutes.CityBus16stopsnearGateD.Rideshareandtaxiservicesuseaseparatepick-upanddrop-offareaonHarborStreet,aboutfiveminutesfromGateC.HotelsLakeviewHotelisacrossthestreetfromGateAandisbestforvisitorswhowanttheshortestwalk.CentralGardenInnisabouttwomilesawayandusuallyofferslowerprices.Forvisitorsflyingoutearlythenextmorning,AirportExpressHotel,threemilesfromthestadium,maybeapracticalchoice.UpcomingEvents●Sat.,July4:ChicagoWolvesvs.DenverHawks●Wed.,July8:SummerMusicFestival●Fri.,July17:ChicagoWolvesvs.MiamiSharks●Sat.,July25:ChicagoWolvesvs.SeattleBears●Wed.,July29:InternationalSoccerNight21.IfvisitorsdrivetoafootballgameandsitnearGatesCandD,whicharrangementisthemostsuitable?A.UsetheNorthLotandarriveafterkickoff.B.Parkovernightinthestadiumlotafterthegame.C.Arrive2hoursbeforekickoffandparkintheSouthLot.D.BuyaparkingpassinadvanceandchoosetheSouthLot.22.Whichhotelismostpracticalforvisitorswithanearlyflightaftertheevent?A.LakeviewHotel.B.CentralGardenInn.C.AirportExpressHotel.D.HarborStreetHotel.23.Whichvisitorisfollowingthestadiumrules?A.AconcertgoerleaveshiscarovernightintheNorthLotaftertheshow.B.Avisitorasksataxitodrophimoffinsidethestadiumparkingarea.C.AfootballfanarrivesearlyandsetsupatailgatesintheGreenLot.D.AfamilysittingnearGateCchoosestheNorthLotfortheshortestwalk.BInastunningupsetthathassentshockwavesthroughtheworldofmotorcycleracing,FrenchriderValentinDebiseclinched(赢得)acommandingvictoryforChinesemanufacturerZXMotoattheWorldSuperbikeChampionship(WSBK)SupersportroundheldinPortugallastSaturday.Ridingthebrand-new820RR-RSmodeldevelopedindependentlybyZXMoto,Debisereachedthefinishlinenearlyfoursecondsaheadofallothercompetitors.FamoustraditionalracingpowerhousesincludingDucati,YamahaandKawasakiallfellbehind.Thisremarkableachievementisahistoricbreakthrough,asZXMotohasbecomethefirstChinesemotorcyclebrandtoclaimachampionshiptitleintheworld-famousWorldSBKcompetition.WatchingtheraceliveinChongqing,ZhangXue,founderofZXMoto,sharedaheartfeltpostonsocialmedia,summarizinghislongandtoughjourney:“Whenyousticktoacareeroutofgenuinepassionratherthanjustchasingsuccess,youwilleventuallygetunexpectedrewards.”Thegloriousvictoryisneveraccidental.ItisbuiltonZhangXue’syearsofperseverance.The39-year-oldentrepreneurwasbornintheremoteandimpoverishedmountainousareaofHuaihua,HunanProvince.Hislifetookabigturnin2006.Attheageof19,hetooktheinitiativetocontactalocalTVstation,sayinghewasskilledatmotorcyclestunts(摩托车特技)andhopedtoberecorded.TheTVcrewgaveupandleftafterwatchinghimfalldownmanytimes.Determinednottolosethisrarechance,Zhangrodeover100kilometersintheheavyraintocatchupwiththeteam.Hissincereeffortstouchedthestaff,whofinallyagreedtoofferhimonehourofairtime.Thankstothisshortprogram,hesignedacontractwithaprofessionalracingteamandsteppedintotheracingcircleofficially.However,constantsportsinjuriesandtightbudgetsmadehimrealizethathewouldneverbecomeatopprofessionalracer.Hethenmadeacareerchange.In2013,hecametoChongqingwithonlyasmallamountofsavings.Hesoldrefittedmotorcycles(改装摩托车)onlinetoaccumulatestartupfunds.Fouryearslater,heco-foundedKoveMoto.Underhisefforts,thebrand’sannualsalesgrewfrom800unitsto30,000units.AfterleavingKoveMoto,ZhangsetupZXMotoinChongqinginApril2024,devotinghimselffullytothisnewcareer.24.WhatmadeZXMoto’svictoryinPortugalespeciallyremarkable?A.ItmarkedDebise’sfirstappearanceinWSBKChampionship.B.Itprovedthe820RR-RSwasusedbymostridersintherace.C.ItshowedthataChinesebrandcouldbeatestablishedracingpowers.D.IthelpedZXMotoreplaceDucatiandYamahainWSBKChampionship.25.HowdidZhangXuegethisfirstrealchancetoentertheracingworld?A.HewontheTVcrewoverthroughpersistence.B.Hegainednoticeafteradifficultstuntshow.C.Hegothelpfromalocalteamaftertheprogram.D.Heusedonlinesalestofundhisracingcareer.26.WhatcanbeinferredfromZhangXue’scareerpath?A.Mediaattentionensuredhislatersuccess.B.Racingsetbacksdestroyedhismotorcycledream.C.KoveMotomadehisbusinesssuccesseffortless.D.Hisracingpasthelpedshapehisbusinessvision.27.WhichofthefollowingbestdescribesZhangXue?A.Talentedandeasy-going.B.Sensitiveandreserved.C.Determinedandforward-looking.D.Ambitiousandhumble.CScientistsatMIThavepublishedastudysuggestingthatriceseedscansensethesoundofraindropshittingwater.Theresearchersbelievethattheseedsusethisinformationtohelpthem“decide”whentosprout(发芽).Theresearcherswantedtomakesurethattheseedswererespondingtothesoundofrainratherthantorainwateritself.Therefore,theyfocusedonriceseeds,whichareusuallygrowninwater,sothatalltheseedswouldbeequallywet.Fortheexperiment,theyplacedthousandsofriceseedsinshallowpoolsofwater,wherealltheseedshadenoughwatertosprout.Somepoolswerekeptcompletelyquiet,whileotherswerehitwithfallingdropsofwatertoimitatelight,medium,orheavyrain.Onaverage,theseedsexposedtotheartificialraindropssproutedabout30-40%fasterthanthosekeptinquietpools.Thescientistsbelievethatthisfastersproutingmightgivetheseedsabetterchanceofsurviving.Dr.NicholasMakris,wholedthestudy,says,“Theenergyoftherainsoundisenoughtoaccelerateaseed’sgrowth.”Althoughitmayseemstrangetothinkofseedsas“hearing,”soundissimplyaformofvibration(振动).Theresearchersbelievethattheseedsrespondtovibrationsinthewatercausedbyfallingraindrops,whicharemuchstrongerunderwaterthanintheair.Insidetheseedcellsaretiny,heavygrainscalled“statoliths.”Likesnowinasnowglobe,thesegrainshelpseedsdeterminewhichwayisdown,allowingtheirrootstogrowintothesoilandtheirshootstogrowtowardthelight.Whenthevibrationsfromthewaterdropsreachedtheseeds,thesestatolithsshookaroundinsidetheseedcells.Thescientiststhinkthismayhavetriggeredtheseedstosproutearlier.Theresearchersbelievethatsensingthesoundofrainmayhelpseedsdeterminewhethertheyareinasuitableplacetogrow.Seedsthatcandetectrainvibrationsareprobablycloseenoughtothesurfacetoreceivemoisture(水分)andgrowtowardthelight.28.Howdoestheauthorintroducethetopicofthepassage?A.Bypresentingapersonalstory.B.Bycomparingdifferentviewpoints.C.Byreferringtoascientificstudy.D.Byraisingapracticalquestion.29.Whatdidtheexperimentfindabouttheseedsexposedtothefakeraindrops?A.Theysproutedfasterindoorsthantheywouldhaveinnaturalrain.B.Theyshowedaclearsproutingadvantageoverthoseinsilentwater.C.Theyrequiredmorewatertoachievethesamesproutingspeed.D.Theyonlysproutedfasterwhentherainwasheavyenough.30.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“triggered”mean?A.Relieved.B.Activated.C.Liberated.D.Motivated.31.Whatmightbethebesttitleofthepassage?A.RiceSeedsSensetheSoundofRain.B.RiceSeedsGrowFasterinQuietPools.C.ScientistsDiscoverHowStatolithsWork.D.GrowingRiceRequiresArtificialRaindrops.DIntheblinkofaneye,artificialintelligence(AI)hasrapidlyenteredeverywalkoflife,fromself-drivingtaxistosoftwarethatreadsX-rays,tovirtualassistantsthatcanschedulemeetingsanddrafte-mails.However,willAIdisplaceentireindustriesasmechanizedfactoriesdidbefore?Likepastworld-changingtoolssuchasmechanicalcloth-makingmachines,AIissettoreshapetheworkplacegreatly.Buttechno-pessimistsargueAI’simpacthasneverbeenseenbefore.EconomistsestimateAIcouldrob40%ofjobs,withmachinesreplacingmuchskilledhumanworkandnotethatevenremainingjobsmayseedecliningwagesduetoreducedlaborvalue.Amidtheseworries,2024NobelPrize-winningeconomistsDaronAcemogluandSimonJohnsonadviselearningfromDavidRicardo’sflexiblethinkingabouttheearlyIndustrialRevolution.InhisworkPrinciplesofPoliticalEconomyandTaxation,economistRicardoinitiallysupportednewspinningmachines(纺纱机),believingtheywouldpromoteproductivityforall.Thoughhomespinnersweredisplaced,manyshiftedtoweaving(织布).However,technologychangedeverything:onemachineoutperformed10–20handweavers,endingcottageindustry.Displacedweavershadnochoicesasfactoriescreatedfewnewjobs,leadingtofallingwagesandsocialunrest.Witnessingtheseconsequences,Ricardotransformedhisview.His1821revisedworkacknowledgedthatfactorsboostingnationalincomemightalsoleadtooverpopulationandworsenlaborers’conditions.Englandeventuallylearnedfromthestrugglesofhandweaversandtheworkingclass.Thegovernmentexpandedpoliticalrepresentationforindustrialcities,passedthe1833FactoryActtomanagechildlabor,andendedtheprotectionistCornLawsinthe1840stolowerfoodcosts.Thehistoryrepeatsitselftoday.AstheAIeraapproaches,JohnsonnotesthatAIhasattractedenormoustalents,similartothelate–1990sInternetboom,buthistory—especiallytheIndustrialRevolution—showsthat"newmiraclemachinesdonotguaranteebenefitsformostpeople."Withthoughtfulpolicies,AIcanavoidrepeatingpastmistakesandbuildaninclusivefuture.Whentechnologyisguidedbywisdomandresponsibility,itcanbecomeapowerfultoolthatliftspeopleup,reducesinequality,andbringsgreateropportunitiestoall.32.Whichquestioncanparagraph2answer?A.HowmightAIreshapethejobmarket?B.Whyhastechnologyreplacedhumanwork?C.WhosufferedmostfromtheIndustrialRevolution?D.Whatdidcloth-makingmachinesbringtoworkers?33.WhydidDavidRicardochangehisattitude?A.Theclosureofcottageindustry.B.Theindifferenceofthegovernment.C.Theappearanceofspinningandweaving.D.Thesufferingofworkersandthesociety.34.Whatmessagedoesthetextintendtoconvey?A.Everystepforwardisprogress.B.Historyiswhereyoufindthefuture.C.Technologymakesthecomplexsimple.D.Withgreatpowercomesgreatresponsibility.35.Whatmightbetalkedaboutfollowingthelastparagraph?A.DetailsofDavidRicardo’stheories.B.PolicyexamplesforguidingAI.C.TheintroductionoftheInternetboom.D.ThedevelopmentofAItechnology.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项。FindingYourOwnPaceinaHigh-SpeedHighSchoolWalkingthroughthehallways,itiseasytofeellikeyouarefallingbehind.Youseeclassmatesfinishingadvancedmathwhileyoustrugglewiththebasics,orhearfriendsdiscussingweekendinternshipswhileyoujustwanttosleep.Thisconstantcomparisoncreatesasilentanxietyknownas“pacepanic.”36.____Thefirststeptoovercomingthisanxietyisrecognizingthateveryonehasadifferenttimeline.Justbecauseyourbestfriendmasteredtheviolinintwoyearsdoesnotmeanyouarefailingifittakesyoufour.37.____Focusingonyourownprogress,ratherthansomeoneelse’sachievements,isthekeytomentalwell-being.However,steppingoffthecomparisontreadmilliseasiersaidthandone.Whenyourstudygroupdecidestoskiplunchtoreviewforachemistrytest,thepressuretojoininisimmense.38.____Insteadofblindlyfollowingthecrowd,askyourself,“Isthisstudymethodactuallyworkingforme?”39.____SocietyoftentellsusthatsuccessmeansgettingstraightA’sandjoiningtenclubs.However,successmaymeansomethingdifferenttoeachperson.Maybesuccessforyouthissemesterissimplymaintainingahealthysleepscheduleorfinallyunderstandingadifficultphysicsconcept.Small,personalvictoriesmatterjustasmuchasbigawards.Finally,rememberthathighschoolisamarathon,notasprint.40.____Byprotectingyourmentalenergyandtrustingyourownpath,youwillfindthatyounotonlysurvivehighschoolbutactuallyenjoythejourney.A.Burnoutisarealrisk.B.Itisalsoimportanttodefinesuccessinyourownway.C.Hereishowtofindarhythmthattrulyworksforyou.D.Growthcannotberushedormeasuredbythesameclock.E.Atsuchmoments,itmayseemnaturaltocopytheirhabits.F.Therefore,followingsuccessfulstudentsisalwaysthesafestchoice.G.Keepingupwithothersmayrequiregivingupyourpersonalinterests.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。Bopsygrewupinahappyfamily,butonedayhewasdiagnosedwithaseriousillness.Whenthesix-year-oldboyfacedterriblecancer,hismothermadea41____—hisdreamwouldn’tdiewithhim.Noticinghowhisface42____atpassingfiretrucks,sheaskedBopsy,“Sweetheart,whatdoyouwanttobewhenyougrowup?”“Afirefighter,”hesaidwithexcitement.“Iwantto43____peoplelikethem.”Thenextday,shevisitedthefirestationwherethechieffiremanBob44____heridea.Threedayslater,firefightersarrivedatthehospitalwitha45____uniform.Thesmallboywascarefully46____andcarriedtothefiretruckbythe47____firefighters.Thatmagicalday,Bopsyrodealongon48____calls,witnessinglife-savingmissionshimself.Thelocalnews49____theboyinhissmartoutfit.Incredibly,hiscondition50____—theexperiencegavethislittlecelebritythreeextramonthsoflife.Whentheendneared,thehospitalcalledthefirestation.Sixteenfirefightersarrivedwitha(n)51____alarm.Theyextendedtheirladder(梯子)quietlytoBopsy’sthird-floorwindow,52____onebyonetoreachBopsy’sbed.53____byhisco-workers,BopsylookedatBobandasked,“DoesthismeanI’marealfirefighternow?”Tearsstreamingdownhisface,thechiefreplied,“You’reoneofthefinestwe’veeverhad.”Bopsysmiled54____,hisdreamfulfilledbeyond55____.41.A.decisionB.differenceC.discoveryD.contribution42.A.paledB.softenedC.tightenedD.brightened43.A.inspireB.comfortC.rescueD.defend44.A.developedB.embracedC.presentedD.tested45.A.tailoredB.standardC.spareD.used46.A.examinedB.dressedC.awakenedD.fed47.A.quick-temperedB.open-mindedC.warm-heartedD.well-equipped48.A.conferenceB.serviceC.emergencyD.routine49.A.featuredB.questionedC.mentionedD.edited50.A.brokedownB.leveledoffC.turnedaroundD.clearedup51.A.urgentB.criticalC.falseD.silent52.A.breakinginB.climbingupC.drivingbyD.lookingdown53.A.SurroundedB.SupportedC.CarriedD.Admitted54.A.bitterlyB.proudlyC.calmlyD.politely55.A.predictionB.intentionC.expectationD.preparation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。NestledamongthelushmountainsofXuancheng,ruraleco-tourismhasbecomeavitalengineforlocaldevelopment.Thebreathtakinglandscapes,56.____(feature)windingriversandancientteaplantations,haveattractedagrowingnumberofurbanvisitorsseekingatemporarybreakfromcitylife.57.____(transform)theregionintoapremierdestination,thelocalgovernmenthasmadegreateffortsinupgradingbasicfacilities.Anewlybuiltecologicalhighway,58.____allowstouriststoenjoythenaturalscenery,hassignificantlyboostedthelocaleconomy.Ratherthanpursuingshort-termprofitsattheexpenseoftheenvironment,planners59.____(commit)tostrikingadelicatebalancebetweenconservationanddevelopment.With60.____(favor)policiesputintopractice,manyoldhouseshavebeenrebuiltintolocalhomestays.Inspiredbytheremarkablesuccessoftheseprojects,localresidentsarenow61.____(increase)involvedinthepreservationoftraditionalculture.Itisthededicationtogreendevelopment62.____hasturnedtheonce-remotevillagesintoathrivinghuboftourism.Today,theharmoniouscoexistenceofhumanityandnaturehereservesasconvincingproofofthe“TwoMountains”theory.Visitorsareoftendeeplyimpressedbytherealcharmofthecountrysideanddescribeit63.____apoeticplacewheretheycantrulyunwind.Inrecentyears,aseriesofmeasures64.____(take)toprotectthelocalenvironmentandpromotesustainabletourism,whileXuancheng’ssuccessfulexperiencecanofferpractical65.____(guide)forruraldevelopmentacrossthecountry.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）你校英文报“TeenVoice”栏目正在举行题为“WhatMattersMosttoSuccess:Talent,EffortorMethods?”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1.对三者按重要程度进行排序；2.简要说明你的理由。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。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英文，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Ihavejustmovedandstartedanewjob.Mycommuteinvolvestakingtwotrains—Itransfer(换乘)atastation,switchingfromthesubwaytoacountrytrain.ThestationItransfertoisinareallyrougharea,wherecrackedconcretewallsarecoveredwithgraffiti,andthesmellofcigaretteshangsintheair—eventhestaffherelookpermanentlytired.Itwasthedaybeforepayday,andI’djustcomeoffanightshift.MyeyesburnedwithtirednessasIdraggedmyfeettowardthestation.IthoughtIhadenoughmoneyonmytravelcard,butIdidn’t.Atfirst,Ithoughtitwasaproblemwithmycard,soIapproachedastaffmember.Fromthenametagonherchest,IknewhernamewasLucy.“Excuseme,”Isaid,myvoiceroughfromthenightshift,“Ithinkmycardmightnotbeworking.”Shelookedupfromherpaperwork,hertiredeyessofteningasshenoticedmymessyappearance.“Letmecheckthatforyou,”Lucysaid.Later,Lucy’seyebrowsdrewtogetherinconcernasshestudiedthescreen.“You’realloutofmoneyonyourcard.”Sheprintedareceiptshowingmytop-uphistory(充值记录),usagerecords,andthebalance.Sureenough,thebalancereadzero.Thisbroughtmetotheedgeoftears,asitmeantbeingstuckintherougharea