唐山市2025年普通高等學校招生統(tǒng)一考試第一次模擬演練英語本試卷共12頁，滿分150分。考試時長120分鐘。注意事項：1.答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考生號、考場號、座位號填寫在答題卡上。2.回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號?；卮鸱沁x擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上，寫在本試卷上無效。3.考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一部分聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(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，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.Howdoesthemanfeelaboutsaying“Iloveyou”tohisparents?A.Powerful.B.Natural.C.Awkward.2.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Aplanet.B.Abook.C.Awriter.3.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Inalibrary.B.Inabank.C.Inastore.4.Whydidthewomanmakethecall?A.Torequestassistance.B.Toreportherlocation.C.Tocomplainabouttheservice.5.Whatisthemandoing?A.Drivingacar.B.Fixingaheater.C.Examiningapatient.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題L5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。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；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。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.What’sthetemperaturelikelytobetomorrow?A.36degrees.B.18degrees.C.9degrees.7Whatwillthespeakersdonext?ARestindoors.B.Visitthestation.C.Fetchthesister.聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。8.WhichclassdidthemaninviteStephto?A.Yoga.B.Swimming.C.Boxing.9.WhatdoesthemanthinkaboutSteph’sroutine?A.Standard.B.Intense.C.Inefficient.10.Whatdothespeakersplantodothisweekend?A.Joinanewclass.B.Enjoyleisureactivities.C.Rearrangetheirfitnessgoals.聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。11.Whydoesthewomancometothecentre?A.Todoaninterview.B.Tohelpouttheanimals.C.Tolearnfromthevolunteers.12.Whatisthebiggestchallengeforthecentre?A.Lackofmoney.B.Limitedmedicalstaff.C.Decreasingdonations.13.Whatwilltheydonext?A.Feedthebirds.B.Dosomecleaning.C.Providemedicalcare.聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。14.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthetwospeakers?A.Librarianandreader.B.Teacherandstudent.C.Receptionistandcustomer.15.Whichunitisaboutmotivation?A.ManagingPeople.B.OrganizationalBehavior.C.IndividualandGroupBehavior.16.Whatdoesthemanthinkoftheentryrequirements?A.Simple.B.Practical.C.Strict.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Whatthekeychangeregardingtheproduct?A.Itsdesign.B.Itsfunction.C.Itsconsumer.18.Whatcanwelearnaboutthedesignoftheproduct?A.Itisuser-friendly.B.Itisofblackmetal.C.Itiseasyfordrinking.19.Whycantheteamlaunchthebothsizestogether?A.Theyarededicated.B.Theyarecreative.C.Theyareknowledgeable.20.Whenwilltheproductgotothemarket?A.Inonemonth.B.Intwomonths.C.Inthreemonths.第二部分閱讀（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。ATomaintainandimprovetheUK’srailfacilities,NetworkRailhastocarryoutregularplannedengineeringwork.Theworkisnormallydoneatweekends,onbankholidaysanafter22:00duringtheweek,butitmayalsoaffectourservicesatothertimes.Insomecases,timetableswillnotbeconfirmeduntillessthantheusual12weeksbeforetravel.Youcanbookticketsinadvance.Pleasenotethereareonlyalimitednumberofticketsassignedperjourney,andourAdvancefaresareavailableupuntil23:59thedaybeforeyoutravel.IfyoubuyanAdvanceticketforatrainthatissubsequentlychangedorcancelled,wewillreturnyourmoney.RevisedlatenightearlymorningSoutheasternservicesfromMonday20toFriday24January.Date:20January–24January2025Routesaffected:VariousSoutheasternservicesEngineeringworkistakingplaceatvariouslocationsontheSoutheasternnetwork,closingsomelinesovernightfromMondayeveninguntilFridaymorning.MondaytoThursday:The22:45LondonCharingCrosstoHastings(Monday,TuesdayandThursdayonly)willrunnonstopbetweenTunbridgeWellsandStLeonardsWarriorSquare.From23:45untiltheendofserviceaccessiblebusesreplacetrainsbetweenTunbridgeWellsandHastingsandwillrunbetween:TunbridgeWellsandStLeonardsWarriorSquare/Hastings(callingatWadhurst,Battle&WestStLeonards)TuesdayandWednesday:The00:26LondonCannonStreettoDartfordthroughGreenwichwillbereroutedtorunthroughBexleyheath.AnaccessiblebuswillrunbetweenLondonandDartfordGreenwich.WednesdayandThursday:The23:24LondonStPancrasInternationaltoMargatethroughCanterburyWestservicewillbereplacedbyanaccessiblebusbetweenMinsterandMargatecallingatallstationsexceptDumptonPark.Pleasebeadvisedthatreplacementvehiclesmaybebusierthanusual,andyoushouldallowextratimeforyourjourney.1.Whattypeisthetext?A.Guide. B.Report. C.Proposal. D.Notice.2.Howmanydaysdoestheengineeringworklast?A.5. B.4. C.3. D.2.3.WhichstationdoestheLondonCannonStreettoDartfordrailrouteskip?A.Dartford. B.Bexleyheath.C.Greenwich. D.DumptonPark.BMarilynnMoe,80,isaresidentoftheHomestead,asenior-livingandcarecommunityinRochester,Minnesota,managedbyMark.MarkfellforMarilynn’scharmin2012,thedayhecametointerviewforthejob.Hewasstandinginthehallway,hopinghedidn’tlookasnervousashefelt,whenastylishlydressedwomanwalkedrightuptohim.“Goodmorning,”shesaid.“I’mMarilynn.Ihopeeverythingworksoutforyou.”Shegavehimsuchawarmsmilethathecouldn’thelpbutsmileback,nervesforgotten.Hegotthejob,anditdidn’ttakelongforhimtorealizewhatatreasureMarilynnwas.She’darrivedherselfonlytwoyearsbefore,movingfromFargo.Itwasahugechange.Shelovedteaching,seeingherstudents’skillsandconfidencegrow.WouldshefindsomethingasfulfillingattheHomestead?“Icouldhavejustsatinmyapartment,”shesays,“butIwasn’tgoingtodothat.”Marilynnnoticedthatmostpeoplekepttothemselvesanddidn’tknowmuchabouttheirneighbors,soshestartedamonthlynewcomers’get-together.Onebyonethey’dgoaroundthecircleandshareafunfactaboutthemselvesasanicebreaker.Shewenttothemonthlywomen’sbreakfast.Toherdisappointment,onlythreeorfourothersshowedup.Shetookover,eachmonthlininguponeoftheresidentstogiveatalkaboutaspecialinterest,tripsthey’dtaken,formercareers,evenmoreweightytopics.Shepersonallyinvitedwomentoattend.Itwasn’tlongbeforetheroomwaspacked.Shegaveoutbirthdaycards,usingtheHomestead’smonthlynewslettertogetthedates.Sheplayedthepianoforchurchservicesandspecialoccasions.Marilynndidn’tnoticeanythingdifferentabouttheHomestead,butothersdid.“Thesechangesyou’remaking,they’regreat,”theresidentswouldtellMark.“Keepitup.”Markknewhewasn’ttheonewhodeservedthecredit.Marilynnwasn’ttryingtobecomeanoticeablefigure.Shecareddeeplyaboutthepeoplearoundher,doingsonaturallyandwithoutintendingtoseekrecognition.4.HowdidMarkfeelaftermeetingMarilynninthehallway?A.Amused. B.Worried. C.Astonished. D.Relieved.5.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“fulfilling”meaninParagraph3?A.Spirituallysatisfying. B.Trulycomforting.C.Extremelyinteresting. D.Incrediblychallenging.6.WhydidMarilynntakeoverorganizingthewomen’sbreakfast?A.Toimproveitsquality. B.Topromotehealthyeating.C.Tomakeitmoreengaging. D.Toshowherpersonalpower.7.WhatcanbeinferredaboutMarilynn’scontributionstothecommunity?A.TheygounrecognisedbyMark. B.Theycomefromhercaringnature.C.Theyareusedtogainherinfluence. D.TheyarefarfromMark’sexpectation.CMyhusband,Haywood,reachedretirementageafter37yearsofteachingthissummer.IamexcitedtohavemoretimewiththepersonIlikebestintheworld.Theonlydownsidewashisstuff.Whatdoeshedowithallthebooks?Haywoodbroughthome,allthebooks,toahousealreadypiledupwiththebookspasseddownfromourparentsaftertheypassedaway.Everybookshelfinthehouse—andtherearealotofbookshelvesinthishouse—wasalreadystuffedbeyondmoving.Peoplehavebeenarguingthatprintisdead,orabouttobedead.Itisnotdeadinthishouse.Wewriteinbooks.Wefoldpagesandunderlinepassagesanddrawlittlestarsattheedgesofthepages.Beforetheobjectionsbegin,letmesaythatIam100percentinfavorofeverykindofreadingthereis:e-books,audiobooks,Braillebooks,graphicbooks,younameit.Nevertheless.IwillalwayspreferabookIcanholdinmyhand,thekindthatsmellsofpaperandglue.Thematerialfeelofitpleasesme.Forme,abookmadeofpaperwillalwaysbeabeautifulobjectthatwarmsaroomevenasitexpands(orentertains,orchallenges,orinforms,orcomforts)amind,andabookcasewillalwaysrepresenttimeitself.Iwalkpastoneofourbookcases,andIcantellyouexactlywhyaparticularbookisstillthere,neverremovedasspacegrewlimited.WhenIrereadabookfrommyownshelves,Imeetmyownyoungerself.IamwhatIhavereadfarmoresurelythanIamwhatIhaveeaten.Bylookingatourbookshelves,Icantellyouwhomyhusbandwas,too.OurbooksensurethatIamstillsurroundedbyalltheselvesIhaveeverbeen,andalltheselvesmyhusbandhasbeen.Ipreferthemessyshelves,thefoldedpages,thenoteswritteninafamiliarhand.8.WhatcanbeinferredabouttheHaywoodfamily?A.Theypushreadingbroadly. B.Theyshowofftheirbooks,C.Theyshouldlimittheirbooks. D.Theyhaveareadingtradition.9.Whatistheauthor’sattitudetowardse-books?A.Supportive. B.Grateful. C.Passionate. D.Curious.10.Whycanpaperbookswarmaroomaccordingtotheauthor?A.Theycalmpeople’smind. B.Theyholdemotionalmemories.C.Theydecoratetheroomwell. D.Theyimprovethefamilyrelation.11.Whatisthebesttitleforthetext?A.MyBooks,MyMoods B.MyBookshelf,MyselfC.MyTietoMyHusband D.MyPreferencetoPrintBooksDWhenSherlockHolmesaskedDr.Watsontoconsiderthepreviousnight’s“curiousincident”involvingadog,Watsonrepliedthatnothinghadhappened.“Thatwasthecuriousincident,”observedHolmes.ThisclueenabledHolmestoconcludethatthemurderermusthavebeensomeonefamiliartothevictim’sdogbecausethedogdidnotbarkwhenthemurdererappeared.Mostpeoplewouldmissthisimportantcluebecause,likeWatson,theypaylittleattentiontonon-occurrences.Ineverydaylifeconsumersoftenmakedecisionsbasedonbriefdescriptionsofproductsinadvertisementsandotherone-sidedpromotionalmaterials.Whyarepeoplewillingtomakedecisionsbasedonlimitedinformation?Peopleareaccustomedtousingwhateverevidenceisreadilyavailabletothem—howeverinsufficient—attheexpenseofotherinformationthatpersuadersfailtomention.Omissionneglect(insensitivitytounmentionedoptions,features,issues,orpossibilities)isparticularlyproblematicgiventhenatureoftheworld.Informationdescribingalternatives—suchasjobapplicants,consumerproducts,medicalprocedures,anddecisionoutcomes—variesdramaticallyacrosssituations.Somealternativesarediscussedatconsiderablelength,whileothersaredescribedonlybriefly.Tosomeextent,nearlyeverythingisdescribedintermsoflimitedorincompleteevidence.Researchonomissionneglecthasshownthatpeopleoftenfailtodetecttheabsenceofimportantmissinginformation,andthisleadspeopletoformstrongbeliefsonthebasisofweakevidence.Strongbeliefsarebeliefsthatareoverlyextremeandheldwithahighdegreeofconfidence.Ingeneral,peopleshouldformmoreextremebeliefswhenmoreratherthanlessinformationisavailable.However,whenpeopleareinsensitivetoomissions,peopleformextremebeliefsregardlessofhowlittleisknownaboutatopic,accordingtoSanbonmatsu’sconclusion.TheresultsofresearchpublishedbySanbonmatsusuggestthatomissionneglectoccursbecausemissinginformationisnotverynoticeable.Totheextentthatthisistrue,omissionneglectshouldbereducedwhentheimportanceofmissinginformationisenhanced.Moremoderatejudgmentsaremadewhenpeoplearesensitivetoomissionsduetoaclearwarningthatthegiveninformationisincomplete,duetoveryhighlevelsofpriorknowledgeaboutthetargetobjectorissue,orduetocomparisonprocessesthatmakeitpainfullyobviousthatsomeobjectsaredescribedbyalargeamountofinformationwhereasothersaredescribedbyasmallamount.12.WhatledSherlockHolmestohisconclusion?A.Watson’speculiarreply. B.Hisobservationofthevictim.C.Theabsenceofthedog’sbarking. D.Thetimeofthemurderer’sappearance.13.Whatdopeopletendtodowhenmakingdecisions?A.Analysethepersuaders. B.Gathermoreinformation.C.Assesstheinfluenceofthedecisions. D.Failtonoticewhatisunmentioned.14.WhatisSanbonmatsu’sconclusion?A.Moreinformationbuildsconfidence. B.Weakevidencecanleadtostrongbeliefs.C.Mostpeopleliketochallengethemselves. D.Itishardtoknoweverythingaboutatopic.15.Whatdoesthelastparagraphintendtodo?A.Debateaboutthetruthofinformation.B.Warnpeopleagainstincompleteinformation.C.Increasetheawarenessofmissinginformation.D.Improvepeople’sabilitytocompareinformation.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。Ifyouarethekindofpersonwhooverreactsandrushesin,Igetit.Youmightthinkyoucanescapethepainofwhatyouareexperiencingbygettingoverlyeagerandtakingcontrol.Iusedtooverreact,buttheproblemwasitneverseemedtohelp.___16___Itbroughtaboutmoredrama,stress,confusion,andchaos.Overreactingfeltlikeexperiencingthesamethingtwice.Tobeclear,I’mnotsayingthereisn’tplentytobeangryaboutintheworld.Iamalsonotforamomentsuggestingyouturnyourbackonimportantissues.I’msayingthatoverreactingisnotwhereourpowerlies.___17___Theartofunderreactingistomovefromangertomakingarealdifferencewhilestilltakingcareofourselves.Youwon’tbeabletocollectyourselfuntilyounoticethatit’stimetoprotectyourpeace.Thegoodnewsisthatonceyounotice,youareusuallyonlyonedeepbreathorafewmoreawayfromrestoringyourpeace.Remember,beinggentleisn’tpretendingthatthingsareperfectorignoringpaininourselvesorintheworld.___18___Ifit’snottimetotakeabiggerstep,consideronetinystep.___19___Afive-minutepausecanmakeadifference.Takeatime-outbysimplywaitingtorespondorbysaying,“Ineedtimetothinkaboutthis;let’spausetheconversation.”Thisisespeciallyhelpfulifyoufeelfloodedwithemotions.It’sOKtotakealittletime.___20___Sometimesthepausethatyouneedmaybescreamingintoyourpilloworcryingtofriends.Underreactingisn’taboutappearingperfectlycalmforthosearoundyou.It’sabouttakingcareofyourselfandlimitingharmintimesofgreatanxietyandconfusion.A.Practicepausing.B.Instead,italwaysmadethingsworse.C.It’showyouprotectandfeedyourself.D.Youdon’thavetobestrongallthetime.E.Asyougetangrier,youbecomebothered.F.Ratheritexistspotentiallyinunderreacting.G.It’ssimplymovingthroughwithmoreattention,compassion,andhope.第三部分語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（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。Ilivednear27collegestudents,thesoundsofbeerpongextendinglateintothenight.Beerpongisadrinkinggame.Itinvolvesa___21___withcupsofbeerateitherend.Playerstaketurnstryingtothrowapingpongballintooneofthecupsattheoppositeendofthetable.Whentheballlandsinacup,theopponent___22___drinkthecontentsofthatcup.Thegamecontinuesuntiltheplayer___23___theopponent’scupsfirstandwins.Ihadtomovetoa___24___partoftown.Aweeklater,however,astudentsetabeer-pongtablenearmynewhouse.WhenIsawit,thememoriesofloudcollegestudentsfueledmy___25___.SoIstormedrightuptohishouse,pastthat___26___table,andtoldhimthatithadtogo.Iexpectedhimtoapologize.Instead,hereturnedmyangerinthe___27___manner.“Whatgivesyoutherighttomakesucha___28___?”Hisresistancemademeevenangrier.Butthenextmorning,Iwokeup,fullof___29___.Whycouldn’tIkeepittogether?Ideterminedtomakethings____30____.Iwalkedwhatfeltlike____31____tothekid’sdoorstep.Iofferedaplateofcookies,sayingthattheperson—theonewiththe____32____finger—wasn’ttheoneIwantedtobe.“Wouldyouplease____33____me?”Iasked.Forone____34____moment,Ipicturedhimslappingtheplatefromunderneath.Instead,hisanger____35____.HesaidthepersonImetyesterdayhadn’tbeenhim,either.Ipassedtheplateofcookiesover,myhandsshaking.21.A.map B.box C.table D.bag22.A.can B.must C.may D.dare23.A.clears B.replaces C.breaks D.gets24A.cleaner B.richer C.busier D.quieter25.A.anger B.fear C.curiosity D.passion26.A.round B.stupid C.beautiful D.strong27.A.slow B.formal C.careful D.similar28.A.choice B.difference C.demand D.deal29.A.shame B.pride C.hope D.energy30.A.simple B.right C.pleasant D.smooth31.A.inches B.feet C.meters D.miles32.A.tapping B.waving C.pointing D.dancing33.A.follow B.forgive C.remember D.help34.A.horrible B.magical C.unforgettable D.rare35.A.blewover B.cameout C.meltedaway D.builtup第二節(jié)（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?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。ODA,adesigncompanyinNewYork,hasreleasedimagesofitsproposed“DragonGate”designforNewYork’sChinatowninthefamousManhattanneighborhood.Thedesign,recognizingChinatown___36___hometothelargestChinesepopulationoutsideofAsia,___37___(employ)modernbuildingmaterialswhilerevealingChineseSymbolism.Mixingthetwo,theprojectmanages___38___(reflect)theneighborhood’suniquecharacteristicsandhonors“thespiritofaplacethatfeelstimelessandoriginal.”Designedforthetriangular(三角形的)trafficislandatthecrossingpointofCanal,Baxter,andWalkerStreets,theDragonGatetakesfulladvantageofitssite.___39___(rise)33feet,itconsistsofaformattachedtoathree-dimensionalgridded(網(wǎng)狀的)structure___40___(form)frominterwoven,bronzesteelinspiredbybambooscaffolding(竹枝棚架).Within,alotofredpaintcreatestheimpressionofadragon,___41___importantsymbolinChineseculture—indicativeofstrengthandgoodfortune.ODA’sdesignhasaccommodatedtrafficflowbychangingthestructurewithsweepingarchwaystocreateseveralaccesspoints,whichfeedintothebuilding’s___42___(center)gatheringarea,___43___asetofinteractivedigitaldisplayscreenswouldhostcommunitynoticesandway-findinginformation.Morethanastrategicurbanintervention,theDragonGateseekstowakea___44___(deep),moresignificantrelationshipwithChineseculture,anditisa____45____(celebrate)ofdiversityandamessageofsupportforalongstandingcommunityofimmigrants.第四部分寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）46.假定你是李華。你校將于下月舉辦校園英語戲劇節(jié)，你和同學正在排練劇目。請你給你的英國朋友Chris寫一封郵件，內(nèi)容包括：1.介紹戲劇名稱及你扮演的角色；2.講述排練對角色理解的作用。注意：1.詞數(shù)應為80左右；2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答；3.開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入詞數(shù)。參考詞匯：排練rehearsev.DearChrisI’mexcitedtotellyouthatourschoolwillbeholdinganEnglishDramaFestivalnextmonth._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bestwishes,LiHua第二節(jié)（滿分25分）47.閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。EversinceIwasachild,Dadhadbeenworkinghard.He’dworkedasatelegraphoperatorontherailroadandaddedhisearningssellingoldpocketwatchesatthemarkets.“Weneededthemoney.Forarainyday,”healwayssaid.WhenIwas10yearsold,Iboughtanicecream,Daddy’sfavorite,withthefirstdollarIearnedbydoingoddjobsintheneighborhood.Ithoughthe’dbepleased.Helookedupandindeedsmiled.Butashetookatasteofit,hewarned,“Don’tbesquandering(亂花)allyourhard-earnedmoneyonthisagain.Youshouldbeputtingsomethingawayforrainydays.”Itriedhardtofightbacktears.Iwasquitedisappointed.WhenIwasalittleolder,Istudiedpiano.Iknewhowproudhe’dbeofthewayIplayedTheLondonderryAir.Butatthelastminuteofmyfirstperformance,Daddycouldn’tcome.Hehadtoworkovertime.Weneededthemoney.Forarainyday.Didn’thecareaboutmyhappiness?Onedayheshowedmewhatmyhappinesswasworth.AfterIstudiednursingandpursuedmycareer,Istartedtoraiseadog,Muffin,andshebecamemysoulmate.Ihadtodropheroffatmyfriend’swhenIhadabusinesstrip.Onetime,Muffinjumpedthefenceinmyfriend’sbackyardandracedoff.Noonecouldfindher.“I’msosorry,Roberta,”Momsaid,coveringablanketaroundmeonthesofa.“Yourfatherisworriedtoo.”Ifeltmyheartbreakwhenastrangercalled,“Ihavefoundyourdog.HowcanIgettherewardof$1,000mentionedintheadofthenewspaper?”注意：1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為150左右；2.請按如下格式在相應位置作答。Iwasstunnedaboutthereward._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Icried,holdingthenewspaper,butIquicklypulledmyselftogetheranddrovetomyparents’house.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________