2024届八省八校(T8)第二次联考英语试卷(含答案)

2024届八省八校（T8）第二次联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez
While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.
Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger
This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.
1．What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa?
A.A car crash.
B.Delayed flights.
C.Extreme weather.
D.Academic pressure.
2．Who provides pictures for A Child’s Christmas in Wales?
A.Traci Sorell.
B.Ed Martinez.
C.Dylan Thomas.
D.Trina Schart Hyman. 3．The four books all inform readers of ______.
A.how to find hidden treasures at home
B.how to strengthen bonds with friends
C.the lifestyles of different ethnic groups
D.different holiday celebrations and customs
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, she and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas.
One day, Kristin tried to connect with her new neighbors by hosting a party. She bought a few picnic tables but the delivery driver set one table down in her front yard by mistake. “After the party, I painted the table turquoise—my favorite color—and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk,” she says.
That turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. They played games, did crafts and ate snacks. “We got intentional about where we spent our time,” Kristin says. “We became ‘front yard people’.”
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard too. A movement was born. “It was a simple way to slow down and connect with others,” she says. The turquoise table was inviting and had a shared feel.
People often hesitate to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too messy, it’s not big enough or they don’t have enough time. “Our perfectionism ca n cause us to miss out on the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the excuses—and the pressure.
She likes how it enables her to take a small step toward easing loneliness and building relationships in her community. “People’s greatest need is to know that they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. “No matter what color it is, it’s a friendship table,” Kristin says.
4．Why did Kristin Schell start the movement?
A.To host more parties in her front yard.
B.To entertain her friends and neighbors.
C.To engage with people in the neighbourhood.
D.To create harmonious communities worldwide.
5．Which of the following words best describe Kristin Schell according to the text?
A.Creative and sociable.
B.Friendly and humorous.
C.Generous and ambitious.
D.Cautious and responsible.
6．What can be inferred from the text?
A.People don’t like others to step into their houses.
B.The campaign has a big impact at home and abroad.
C.Kristin Schell bought the turquoise table to host a party.
D.People feel unwilling to join in the front ya rd chat at first.
7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A.Love Your Neighbors
B.An Amazing Woman
C.Happy Front Yard Time
D.Tables Where All Are Welcome
If you live in a region where winter weather is a regular risk, you are likely used to pouring salt on your sidewalks. But how does it work? And how much salt do humans pour onto our planet’s surface? The second question is easier to answer: a lot.
Salt doesn’t directly melt ice, nor does it make snow simply disappear. Instead it makes water less likely to freeze in a phenomenon called freezing point depression. In the case of simple rock salt, which is a rawer, less pure version of table salt, each molecule (分子) splits into smaller elements. Normally, when water freezes into ice, its molecules line up to form a stable, orderly structure. Salt interrupts the process, however, and temperatures must drop lower to overcome that interruption and for freezing to occur.
But if salt needs to interact with liquid water, how does it do anything when temperatures are stubbornly below freezing, and water should already be in the form of ice? That’s where cars help clear their own way by creating friction and, in turn, heat. The friction allows for the ice that has already frozen to melt a little bit, making it unlikely to freeze.
Beyond rock salt’s ability to clear icy streets, it can also be destructive. Chloride ions (
North American lakes could begin to upset local ecology and degrade sources of drinking water.
Many local governments are looking for alternatives to rock salt. Other salts such as magnesium chloride and calcium chloride work in the same way as rock salt, and they’re perhaps even more efficient. Some experiments are testing other ice-preventing solutions, including those that contain sugars instead of or in addition to salts. Another approach relies more heavily on sand, which can mechanically make roads safer. All of this experimentation is aimed at ensuring people can travel in any weather condition—a Herculean task when winter brings its worst.
8．What’s the purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph 2?
A.To introduce the topic.
B.To give some evidence.
C.To define the phenomenon.
D.To reveal the misconception.
9．How does salt work to disturb the process of freezing?
A.By lowering the temperature.
B.By melting and splitting itself.
C.By lining up to form a solid structure.
D.By stopping the formation of the structure. 10．What does the underlined word “densities” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Concentrations.
B.Weights.
C.Qualities.
D.Salts.
11．What’s the last paragraph mainly talking about?
A.Other salts won’t disturb local ecology.
B.Efforts are being made to guarantee safe travels.
C.Many alternatives are available to solve the problem.
D.Bitter winter make it impossible to secure road safety.
About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.
Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar.
Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.
Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their so ngs to grab the listener’s attention.
Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could
reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption.
In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social, media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world.
12．According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years?
A.They show posts in a time-based order.
B.They prioritize posts from friends and family.
C.They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs.
D.They provide more content to meet different needs.
13．What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations?
A.They make users more active consumers.
B.They shape users’ preferences and behaviors.
C.They reduce the influence of content creators.
D.They expose users to diverse and challenging content.
14．How do algorith ms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms?
A.By encouraging musicians to create longer songs.
B.By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks.
C.By giving musicians more control and choice over their music.
D.By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms.
15．What can be concluded from the text?
A.Tech companies should have more departments.
B.Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities.
C.Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decision s for us.
work platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years.
二、七选五
16．How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health.①______
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. ②______Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. ③______Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
④______
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. R eview all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
⑤______It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A.Prioritize privacy
B.Be mindful of free ones
C.It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D.In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E.Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F.They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G.Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
三、完形填空（15空）
Smith brought his three-month-old son out for breakfast one day. He was playing with
The Masons.”
touched by the generosity and noted that he didn’t have a father figure growing up, so
17．A.unusual B.rare C.big D.regular
18．A.stranger B.woman C.couple D.waiter
19．A.embarrassed B.confused C.worried D.scared
20．A.shouting B.aiming C.smiling D.getting
21．A.turns out B.turns on C.strikes out D.goes on
22．A.relationship B.appreciation C.friendship D.instruction
23．A.bill B.note C.excuse D.notice
24．A.credit B.cash C.change D.fortune
25．A.Enjoy B.Share C.Protect D.Cheer
26．A.lost B.exposed C.wronged D.seen
27．A.significant B.occasional C.grateful D.influential
28．A.idea B.breakfast C.joy D.story
29．A.feeling fort C.power D.consequence
30．A.carrying it through B.paying it forward
C.making it up
D.putting it down
31．A.approach B.address C.bless D.watch
四、短文填空
32．The Chinese zodiac, also known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang , is a①_______ (repeat) circle of 12 years. Each year ②_______ (represent) by an animal. Chinese New Year 2024 is a year of the Loong.
Chinese Zodiac Loong is the ③_______ (five) of the 12 zodiac animals, following the
Rot, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit. People born in the year of the Loong—an animal no one knows if it existed in real world—are enveloped in mystery, and very charming.
Back in the pre-Qin period over 2, 200 years ago, there was already the Chinese zodiac signs theory. So it is ④_______ (reason) that Chinese Zodiac years are in agreement with the beginning of Chinese Lunar New Year. If you have an idea of Lunar Calendar, you will know ⑤_______Chinese zodiac year often start s from late January and ends in middle February of the next year.
Therefore, to see what your Chinese zodiac animal is, ⑥_______to confirm whether you are a Loong, you need to change your Gregorian calendar birthday to Lunar Calendar of the year you were born. For example, if you were born ⑦_______February 16, 1988 (a year of the Loong), the Lunar New Year’s Eve, which was very close to Loong year, but you are a Rabbit.
⑧_______is also worth mentioning is that if two people were born in the different Loong years, they may have very different ⑨_______ (personality), and horoscope, due to the Five Elements, which are Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each element ⑩_______(come) in a 60-year cycle.
五、书面表达
33．假定你是李华，毕业在即，你校英文报举办了以“An Unforgettable Activity in High School”为主题的征文活动。

请你写一篇英文短文投稿，分享一次你参加过的校园活动。

内容包括：
1.活动内容。

2.活动感受。

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。

An Unforgettable Activity in High School
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________
六、读后续写
34．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。

When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse.
The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride.
The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里) .
“We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have? Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar.
Paragraph 1:
Several minutes passed, but no help came.
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________
Paragraph 2:
Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door.
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________
参考答案
1．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。

根据Together for Kwanzaa一书的简介中的"Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. "可知,Khari因为暴风雪被困在大学中,且他的车出了故障。

2．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。

根据A Child' Christmas in Wales书的简介中的"illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman"可知,本书的插图由 Trina Schart Hyman 提供。

3．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。

结合文章标题、第一段第二句及这四本书的主要内容可知,通过阅读这四本书,读者能够了解不同的节日文化与传统。

4．答案：C
解析：推理判断题。

根据第一段第一句"Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table, a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. "以及第四段倒数第二句" 'It was a simple way to sow down and connect with others,' she says. "叫知,Kristin发起这项运动的目的是让人们相互之间建立联系。

5．答案：A
解析：推理判断题。

根据第二段中的"after the party, I painted the table turquoise-my favorite color-and put it in the front yard, just a few feet from the sidewalk"以及Kristin后来发起了"绿松石桌子"运动可知，Kristin有创造力;根据第四段第二"Kristin invited people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. "可知,Kristin是一个热情、好交际的人。

6．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。

根据最后一段第一句"A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. "可知,这项运动对国内外的很大作用。

7．答案：D
解析：标题归纳题。

通读全文,尤其是首尾段可知，文章主要讲述了Kristin Schell发起的“绿松石桌子”运动。

8．答案：D
解析：写作意图题。

根据第二段第一句可知,这句话是为了揭示一个错误认知,纠正盐直接使冰雪融化的错误想法。

9．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。

根据第二段中的"Normally, when water freezes into ice, its molecules line up to form a stable, orderly structure. Salt interrupts the process ... "可知盐会干扰水分子在结冰时形成稳定、有序的结构。

10．答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。

根据画线词所在句"Increasing chloride densities in North American lakes could begin to upset local ecology and degrade sources of drinking water."可知,此处指的是氯离子含量或浓度的增加会使当地生态系统受到干扰并使水质恶化。

11．答案：B
解析：段落大意题。

通读最后一段,特别是最后一句中的"all of this experimentation is aimed at ensuring people can travel in any weather condition"可知,最后一段主要讲地方政府努力确保人们在冰雪天气安全出行。

12．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。

根据第一段中的"Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms to match users’ interest..."可知,社交媒体根据算法会根据用户的喜好进行推送。

13．答案：B
解析：细节理解题。

根据第三段中的"This constant stream of recommendations reduce sour exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. "可知,Kyle Chayka 认为算法推荐的内容没有让使用者接触到更具有挑战性和多样化的内容,这无形中影响了使用者的喜好和行为。

14．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。

根据第四段中的"Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms, "可知,算法让内容创造者创作适应平台需求的作品。

15．答案：D
解析：推理判断题。

通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送,但推送的内容因为缺乏挑战和多样性,进而使我们的文化更加扁平
化。

16．答案：GDFAE
解析：①本空位于段尾,前文介绍了受到网络不良影响的危害。

根据后文的小标题可知，后文介绍的是如何减少网络的不良影响。

因此，G项"下面是一些你可以用来保护自己免受网络不良影响的策略"承上启下,符合语境。

②本空位于段中,前文讲了"undue influence"的定义，后文介绍了"undue influence"的几种不同形式。

因此,D项“在网络世界里,不良影响会以很多形式呈现”衔接前后文,符合语境。

③本空位于段中,前文提到了媒体素养技能很重要。

因此,F项“这些技能包括分析评估及用不同形式创建媒体”承接前文，符合语境。

④本空为段落小标题。

结合本段内容可知,作者提醒读者在网络世界要注重自身隐私的保护。

因此，A项“优先考虑隐私”符合语境。

⑤本空位于段中,最后一段是对全文的总结。

根据空后的内容可知，作者呼吁读者要独立思考，不要被网络控制思想。

因此，E项“每个人都应该远离网络不良影响的权利”引出后文,符合语境。

17．答案：D
解析：考查形容词。

根据上文可知,他一边吃饭,一边和儿子玩要并照顾他，这些都是他经常做的(regular)事。

18．答案：C
解析：考查名词。

根据下文中的"the strangers"和"from the couple"可知,他注意到一对夫妇(couple)盯着他们看。

19．答案：B
解析：考查形容词。

根据空前的"but"和下文中的"What is going on? "可知,此时的他感到闲惑(confused)。

20．答案：C
解析：考查动词。

根据下文中的"the _____ strangers were just happy to see ... "可知,此处是说这对夫妇一直对他微笑(smile)。

21．答案：A
解析：考查动词短语。

根据语境可知，此处是对上文Smith的疑惑做出解释—原来是(as it turns out)因为他们看到一个父亲陪伴儿子,很是开心。

22．答案：A
解析：考查名词。

根据语境可知，这里是说这对夫妇在看到Smith和儿子在一起,父子关系(relationship)融洽的温场景,受到了鼓舞。

23．答案：B
解析：考查名词。

根据下文中的"saying"和"it read"可知,此处是说服务员给了Smith一张这对夫妇留给他的便条(note)
24．答案：B
解析：考查名词。

根据下文中的"today your meal is on my wife and me"可知,此处是说这对夫妇给Smith留下了一些现金(cash)作为请他吃这顿饭的钱。

25．答案：A
解析：考查动词。

根据语境可知,这对老夫妇在看到Smith和儿子在一起关系融洽的温馨场景时,受到了鼓舞。

在离开饭店时给他们留了一笔现金，并留下便条，最终祝福这个爸爸:好好享受(enjoy)和孩子在一起的时光吧。

26．答案：D
解析：考查动词。

根据上文提到这对夫妇盯着他看，以及"it was a happy moment of reassurance and... "可知，Smith感到自己被关注(seen),引申为“存在”。

27．答案：A
解析：考查形容词。

根据语境可知,Smith提到在他自己成长的过程中,他的父亲是缺位的,所以他和他儿子在一起意义非凡。

28．答案：D
解析：考查名词。

根据语境可知,此处是说Smith想等儿子长大后,把这个故事(story)分享给他。

29．答案：C
解析：考查名词。

根据语境可知,此处是说当他的儿子长大后，他会和儿子分享这个故事,并告诉他善良和回报的力量(power)。

30．答案：B
解析：考查动词短语。

根据上文中的"giving back"可知,此处是说他一定会以善行回报。

pay it forward意为“投桃报李,知恩图报”
31．答案：C
解析：考查动词。

根据语境可知,生活中的这件小事让Smith得到了陌生人的祝福,他想
传递下去,祝福(bless)其他人。

32．答案：repeating；is represented；fifth；reasonable；a；or；on；What；personalities；comes
解析：①考查非谓语动词。

此处表示十二生肖年的周而复始,circle发出repeat这动作。

注意:repeated表示强调发生过的，而repetitive 没有周而复始的意思。

故填repeating.
②考查动词的时态和语态。

句意:每一年被一种动物代表。

represent和主语each year之间为被动关系,且此处描述的是一般事实,应用一般现在时的被动语态，故填is represented.
③考查数词。

根据空前的the及常识可知,龙在十二生肖中排第五,此处需要序数词。

故填fifth。

④考查形容词。

分析句子结构可知,空处作表语,应填形容词形式。

故填reasonable.
⑤考查冠词。

空处修饰中心词year,且表泛指,应用不定冠词,且Chinese的发音以辅音音素开头。

故填a。

⑥考查连词。

根据上下文可知,空处前后的逻辑关系为选择。

故填or。

⑦考查介词。

此处指具体的某一天，应用介词on。

故填on。

⑧考查连词。

分析句子结构可知，空处引导的是主语从句且空处在从句中作主语,表示“……的”。

故填What。

⑨考查名词。

personality性格,为可数名词。

根据空前的different可知，此处应用复数形式。

故填personalities。

⑩考查动词的时态。

此处描述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时。

故填comes。

33．答案：
An Unforgettable Activity in High School
My high school has witnessed many colorful activities in the past 3 years, among which the coming-of-age ceremony is especially unforgettable.
Present at the ceremony were all we students from Grade 3, along with our parents and teachers. It kicked off with an inspiring speech delivered by our president, which conveyed congratulations and anticipations about our future. Then came a series of activities, ranging from expressing gratitude to our parents and teachers to making a promise of being responsible for the adulthood. The highlight was when we walked through the coming-of-age gate.
The ceremony will be rooted in my mind as a reminder that I should shoulder my
responsibility as an adult.
34．答案：
Several minutes passed, but no help came. The air-conditioning had died out, and the lift became really stuffy. We were sweating buckets. We tried to ring the emergency alarm again. Every second that passed was painful “Help”Is creamed at the top of my lungs, trying to get someone's attention. A wave of despair washed over me. I felt like we would never make it. In one last effort, I tried banging on the doors. The next few minutes felt like hours as we waited in complete silence.
Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. Help was finally here! The brave firefighters hit the doors open using their tools. It felt like a hundred pound weight was lifted off me, and Mrs. Lim thanked the heavens that someone had come to our rescue, I made a sigh of relief when the doors were finally opened and all this drama was over. The firefighter praised me for helping Mrs. Lim. I returned their praise with gratitude and Mrs. Lim thanked me and even gave me a hug.。