高三英語考生注意：1.本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分。滿分150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘。2.答題前，考生務(wù)必用直徑0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆將密封線內(nèi)項(xiàng)目填寫清楚。3.考生作答時(shí)，請(qǐng)將答案答在答題卡上。選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑；非選擇題請(qǐng)用直徑0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆在答題卡上各題的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)作答，超出答題區(qū)域書寫的答案無效，在試題卷、草稿紙上作答無效。4.本卷命題范圍：高考范圍。第一部分聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）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(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。1.Whydoesthewomanwanttogodowntown?A.Topickupaclient.B.Todosomeshopping.C.Tovisittheinformationcenter.2.WhenwillPetercomeback?A.InOctober.B.InNovember.C.InDecember.3.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Onaplane.B.Attheairport.C.Inahotel.4.Whatcausesthemantodecidetoquitthejob?A.Theheavyworkload.B.Thetenseenvironment.C.Thelowsalary.5Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Waitingforabus.B.Havingameeting.C.Repairingawatch.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(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.WhatismostprobablySally?A.Anofficer.B.Ateacher.C.Adoctor.7.WhatdoesSallywantthemantodo?A.Recommendaclub.B.Phonehisfriends.C.Attendherbirthdayparty.聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。8.WhathasPaulmainlytriedtodointhepasttwomonths?A.Loseweight.B.Seekagoodtrainer.C.Doexerciseoutdoors.9.HowmanymealswasPauladvisedtohaveeachday?A.2.B.3.C.5.10.Whatdoesthewomanconsiderdoing?A.Adjustingherdietschedule.B.Signingupformoreclasses.C.Stickingtohereatinghabits.聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。11.WhatisBob’sattitudetowardsthecurrentsituation?A.Concerned.B.Unclear.C.Optimistic.12.Whyhasthewomanworkedfromhomeinthepastfewdays?A.Tolookafterhergrandparents.B.Toavoidthetrafficontheway.C.Tostayawayfromairpollution.13.WhatisBob’splanaftergettingmarried?A.TogosightseeinginDelhi.B.Tomovetoanotherplace.C.Tostopconstructionactivities.聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。14.Whatisthemanbusywithnow?A.Theonsiteproject.B.Theblockedemails.C.Thenewproductlaunch.15.Wherewasthewomanthispastweek?A.Inahospital.B.Inaforeigncompany.C.InSteven’shouse.16.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Acouple.B.Coworkers.C.Fatheranddaughter.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Whoarethelisteners?A.Parents.B.Kids.C.Professionals.18.Whatisthemostimportantforthelistenersinanemergency?A.Callingforhelp.B.Comfortingtheinjured.C.Performingfirstaid.19.Whatistheadviceforthelisteners?A.Leavethesceneassoonaspossible.B.Rushovertotheinjuredimmediately.C.Avoidmovingsomeonewithaneckinjury.20.Whatdoesthespeakermainlytalkabout?A.Howtopreventaccidents.B.Howtoassisttheoperator.C.Howtohandleanemergency.聽力答案：1-10ABCABCBCAC11-20BBABCACBCA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(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AHarvardArtMuseumsatNightHarvardArtMuseumsatNighttakesplaceonthelastThursdayofeverymonth(holidayspermitting),from5:00pmto9:00pm.Eachnightfeaturesanewmixoflocaltalentandcommunitypartnerstomakethisafestiveoccasionforall.Thiseventisfreeandopentoeveryone.Thismonth’seventtobeheldonMarch27isparticularlyspecial,becausewe’llbecelebratingtheopeningofthelong-awaitedexhibitionEdvardMunch:TechnicallySpeaking.Joinusforaneveningofart,fun,food,andmore!Gatherwithfriendsandmingle(交際)insideourItalian-inspiredcourtyardwhiletakinginthesmoothsoundsfromDJC-Zone.Visitthemuseumshopandchatoversnacksordrinkspurchasedfromlocalsellers,EnjoySpotlightToursofEdvardMunch:TechnicallySpeaking.FindouthowyoucanwinmasscorrelationstomakeartintheMaterialsLab.Wanderthegalleriestoadmireourworld-classartcollections-over90galleriestoexplore!Whenarriving,enterviaQuincyStreet.Inbadweather,pleaseusethePrescottentranceasitprovidesextrashelter.Advanceregistrationisencouraged,butwalk-invisitorsarealwayswelcome.Pleasenotethatspacemaybelimitedduetocapacityandregistrationopenstwoweeksbeforetheevent.Visitthemuseumwebsiteforthelatestvisitorpoliciesandparkinginformation.HarvardArtMuseumsiscommittedtoaccessibilityforallvisitors.Foranyonerequiringaccessibilityaccommodationsforourprograms,pleasecontactusatam_register@atleast48hoursinadvance.1.HowisHarvardArtMuseumsatNightscheduled?A.Itislimitedtoarttalents. B.Itrequiresvisitorstopay.C.Itlastsfourhourseachmonth. D.Itdoesn’ttakeplaceonholidays.2.Whatcanvisitorsdoatthismonth’sevent?A.Exploreaspecialexhibition. B.Participateinasingingcontest.C.Interviewextraordinaryscientists. D.WanderanAmerican-stylecourtyard.3.Whatarevisitorsadvisedtodoifitrains?A.Canceltheirreservations. B.EnterthroughthePrescott.C.Parktheircarsnearby. D.StayatDJC-Zoneallthetime.【答案】1.C2.A3.BBWhileSchenker’shomeweatheredHurricaneHeleneinSeptember,herfriend’shomeinAshevillewasdestroyedbythefloodingoftheSwannanoaRiver.Schenkerandherfriendwalked—theroadswereblocked—tochecktheconditionofthehome.“Wespentaboutfourhoursdiggingthroughthemudtolookforanybelongingsofhers,becauseherhouseliterallyjustdidn’texistanymore,”Schenkerrecalled.Duringthatprocess,Schenkerfoundaboutfiveindividualphotographsthatdidn’tbelongtoherfriendoranyoneherfriendknew.ThesephotoskeptSchenkerupatnight.Shewentbackthenextdayandfoundmorephotosfrommultiplefamilies.“Therewerephotosofamiddleschoolbasketballteamorabeloveddog.Ialsofoundaweddingphotoofabridehuggingsomebody,”Schenkersaid.“Youtakephotosbecauseyouhaveamomentyouwanttoremember,andtheydidallseemspecial.”SchenkerstartedthePhotosfromHelenepageonlineasavirtualLostandFound,hopingthatthroughthepageandwordofmouth,thephotoscouldbereunitedwiththeirowners.Someofthemwerehand-deliveredliketheonesthatwerelostbyMaryMosswholostherhomeandcartothefloodwaters.“Atfirst,whenshehandedmethosepictures,Ijustcouldn’tevenspeak,”Mosssaid.“Youdon’texpectsomethingaseasilydamagedasphotostobereturnedinsuchadisaster.”“Whilehomesandcarscanbereplaced,IlosteverythingIhadofmysonTommywhodiedwhenhewas12.InthephotosSchenkerfoundalmostthreemilesfrommyhomewerephotosofTommywhenhewastwoyearsolddressingupforaChristmas.Inanotherhewasplayingwithhisbrother.It’sthelittlethings,thephotos,whicharelinkedwithsweetmemoriesthatyoucan’treplace,”Mosssaid.4.WhydidSchenkergotoherfriend’shome?A.Toshelterherselffromahurricane, B.Tochecktheconditionofariver.C.Toconnectwithherfamilymembers, D.Tohelpherfriendinadisaster.5.HowdidSchenkertrytofindtheownersofthephotos?A.BymakinguseoftheInternet. B.Byvisitingmultiplefamiliesinperson.C.Byturningtoalocalschoolforhelp. D.BycontactingLostandFoundofficers.6.HowdidMossfeelatthefirstsightofherlostphotos?A.Calm. B.Astonished. C.Sorrowful. D.Frightened.7.WhatdoMoss’swordsinthelastparagraphmainlysuggest?A.Thereturnedphotosarepreciousforher. B.Shehasrestoredherfaithinfuturelife.C.Hermemoriesofhersonaredecreasing. D.Herpersonalbelongingscan’tbereplaced.【答案】4.D5.A6.B7.ACFacinghighemployeeturnoverandanagingpopulation,nursinghomeshaveincreasinglyturnedtorobotstocompleteavarietyofcaretasks,butfewresearchershaveexploredhowthesetechnologiesimpactworkersandthequalityofcare.AnewstudyfromaUniversityofNotreDameexpertonthefutureofworkfindsthatrobotuseisassociatedwithincreasedemployeeretention(保留)andahigherqualityofcare.ResearchersdrewonsurveysofJapanesenursinghomestakenin2020and2022.“OurresearchfocusedonJapanbecauseitisasuper-agingsocietythatprovidesagoodexampleofwhatthefuturewouldbelikeelsewhereadecliningpopulation,agrowingshareofseniorcitizensandadecliningshareofworking-agepeople,”saidYongSukLee,oneoftheresearchers.“Weneedtobereadyforthisnewreality.”“We’vefoundthatrobotadoptionreducesquitratesbyassistingcareworkers,”Leesaid.“Thisisimportantbecauseturnoverisabigconcerninnursinghomes.Workerstypicallyexperienceagreatdealofphysicalpain,particularlyintheirkneesandback.Theworkishardandthepayislow.Sorobotusewasassociatedwithemployeeretention.”Patientsalsobenefitedinfacilitiesthatusedrobots,accordingtothestudy.ThenursinghomesthatLee’steamstudiedreportedadecreaseintheuseofpatientrestraints(束縛)andinthebedsoresthatnursinghomeresidentscommonlysuffer,largelybecauseofalackofmobility.“Byremovingthephysicalpressureassociatedwithcertaintasks,robotsmayhavemaderoomforcareworkerstofocusontasksbettersuitedforhumanbeings,suchasthoseinvolvinghumantouch,”Leesaid.“Ultimately,robotscanhelpworkersprovideahigherlevelofpatientcare.”Thisresearchprovidescriticalinsightsintohowsocietiescansuccessfullyaddressthechallengesofcaringforagingpopulations.Itwillhelpinformtheworkofthelong-termcareindustryandhelpusbetterunderstandhowtechnologiesimpactworkersandpatients.8.WhatmadetheresearchersfocusonJapan?A.Itsharmonioussociety. B.Itsstableemployment.C.Itsvariedtypesofrobots. D.Itslargeagingpopulation.9.WhichofthefollowingshowsLee’sopinion?A.Careworkers’salarieswillincreasesignificantly.B.Robotscancooperateverywellwithcareworkers.C.Theuseofpatientrestraintsshouldbemultiplied.D.Robotuseisn’tassociatedwithemployeeretention.10.Whatdoestheauthorsayaboutthenewresearch?A.Itisvaluable. B.Itneedsimproving.CItisn’tapioneeringstudy. D.Itchallengesthecareindustry.11.Inwhichsectionofanewspaperisthistextmostlikelytobefound?A.Culture. B.Sports. C.Politics. D.Technology.【答案】8.D9.B10.A11.DDLikealiteralbreathoffreshair,so-called“micro-forests”representagreenpractice,boostingthequalityoflifeinmanyoftheworld’spollutedandovercrowdedurbancenters.Thesesmallareasofdensely(稠密地)plantedwoodlandtreesalsoknownasmini-forestsorpocketforests,allowcommunitiestomanagetheeffectsofclimatechangeinasmallway,butofferenormousbenefitstotheenvironmentandlocalpeople,astheyrestoresoil,airandwaterquality.Thesemini-forestsareprovingamagnetforvariousanimalandplantspecies,whichofferhumanbeingsthechancetolearnmoreaboutnature.Magicallybecomingself-sustainingovertime,theyareawaytomakereimaginedurbanlifeareality.Significantly,mini-forests,asoneoftheirnonprofitfacilitatorsSUGioutlines,servetobuildsocialbondsincommunitiesaswell,astheycometogethertoenjoyandsustainnewnaturalsettings.Theycanalsoregenerateandbeautifyneglected(被忽視的)plotsincitiessuchasformerbasketballcourts,anddisusedparkinglotsandplaygrounds,forinstance.AccordingtotheUN’sStateoftheWorld’sForestsReportfrom2020,over440millionhectares(公頃)offoresthavebeenlosttootherusessince1990.Now,morethanhalfoftheglobalpopulationlivesinurbanareas,buttheaccesstogreenspacesislimited.Thegoodnewsisthatmicro-forestsincitiescanofferanimportantchancetofightagainstdeforestationandenlargegreenspaces.EuroNewsdetailssomeofthemanyexcitingmicro-foreststhathavetakenrootglobally.NonprofitEarthwatchEurope,forinstance,hasplanted285ofthemsince2022.Theirplotsaremadeupof600trees.Atree-plantingprogramaimingtorestorebiodiversityandreintroducenativespecies,SUGi,hascreated230pocketforestsin52citiesaroundtheworld,fromToulouseinFrance,toMadridinSpain,andSaintGeorgeinRomania.12.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“magnet”inparagraph2mostprobablymean?A.Somethingartificial. B.Somethingsimplified.C.Somethinginnovative. D.Somethingappealing.13.Howdomicro-forestsbenefitacityaccordingtothetext?A.Theyreducetrafficjams. B.Theyimproveurbanlanduse.C.Theypopularizesportsactivities. D.Theyensurecitizens’privacy.14.Whatisthedatainparagraph4intendedtostress?A.Thefastpaceofurbanization. B.Theneedtocontrolpopulations.C.Theimportanceofmicro-forests, D.Theharmcausedbydeforestation.15.Whatisthelastparagraphmainlyabout?A.Planstofurtherpromotemicro-forests. B.Benefitsofsustainingmicro-forests.C.Examplesofcreatingmicro-forestsincities. D.Policiesaboutmicro-forestpreservation.【答案】12.D13.B14.C15.C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(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Whetherit’sfittinginenoughseatingorfiguringoutawaytodecoratethewalls,balancingfunctionalityanddesigninasmalllivingroomcanbeachallenge.So,howdoyoutransformasmallspaceintoacomfortableandinvitingone?___16___.●Considerinstalling(安裝)built-ins.Custombuilt-inscanchangehowyouusespaceinasmallerlivingroom.“___17___,”saysRachelHumphreysofHumphreyOrrInteriors.“Thetopofthebuilt-inshouldalignwith(與……對(duì)齊)thefunctionleadstheeyeupwardandmaketheroomfeelgrander.”●___18___.Whileyoumightwantasofa,sidetable,coffeetableandtwoaccentchairs,youmayneedtogiveupsomeofyourchoicesifyoudon’thavealargespace.“Asmallerroommightonlyneedalargesofaorsectional,acoffeetableandachair,”saysHumphreys.●Addamirrororusespecialpaint.“___19___,”sharesHumphreys.“Addingalargedecorativemirrortoawallcanmaketheroomfeellarger.”Ifyou’renotintodecoratingwithmirrors,thedesignersuggestsusinghighlyreflectivepaintinstead.Thiscanhaveasimilareffect,bouncingthelightacrostheroomandmakingthespacefeelmoreexpansive.●Hangthecurtainsextrahigh.AccordingtoHumphreys,oneofthebesttricksistoinstallcurtainsmuchhigherthanthetopofthewindowtodrawtheeyeupward.Agoldenruleistohangtherods(長桿)abouttwo-tirdsupfromthedistancebetweenthetopofthewindowtotheceiling.___20___.Besuretomeasuremorethanonce,soyoudon’taccidentallyorderthewrongsize.A.BuylessfurnitureB.PutyourfurnitureinorderC.AbrighterlivingroomgenerallylookslargerD.ReflectivesurfacesalwayshelpenlargeaspaceE.ThiswillmaketheceilingsfeelhigherandthespacelargerF.AfewstrategicdesignchangescanvisuallyexpandyourlivingroomG.Built-ins,suchasbookcases,canaddanotherdimensiontothespaceandprovidestorage【答案】16.F17.G18.A19.D20.E第三部分語言運(yùn)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(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。PublicschoolsintheColoradoschooldistrictareimprovingtheirschoollunchesbygrowingproducewithallhydroponic(水培)growingunitfromForkFarms.Theunitallowsthedistricttogrowitsownlettice(生菜),offering___21___ahealthyandnutritiousoption.Theunitwasfirst___22___atLittletonHighSchool.Thelettucewas___23___onDec.3,2024andwasharvestedonJan.23,2025.Studentscouldseethe___24___ofthelectureeachday,often___25___commentingonitsquickgrowth.Theunitofferedmany___26___opportunities.Throughinteractivelessonsaboutthegrowthprocess,studentscouldlearnabouttheimportanceoflocal___27___,sustainabilityandnutrition.StudentsJacenBarnesandAliceLovatotookahands-on___28___byhelpingharvestthelettuce,whichisnowbeing___29___atlunchtime.TheunitisnowmovedtoRussellStreetSchool,wheretheelementarystudentswillgetthe____30____toobservethelettuce’sgrowth.Theafter-schoolTigersDenProgramwillharvestthe____31____foruse,furtherinvolvingstudentsofallages.“Ourmissionhasalwaysbeentoofferstudentsthehealthiest____32____.Thereisnobetterwaytodothatthanuse____33____produceforthemealsandofferstudentstheopportunitytoactively____34____thegrowingprocess,”saidBotko,whoisleadingthisprogram.Thedistrictplansto____35____thisprojectbyintroducingmorevegetablesinthenearfuture.21.A.experts B.students C.farmers D.neighbors22A.invented B.transformed C.repaired D.placed23.A.purchased B.watered C.consumed D.planted24.A.progress B.expense C.soil D.sale25.A.silently B.regretfully C.excitedly D.hesitantly26.A.relaxing B.educational C.historical D.common27.A.economy B.literature C.agriculture D.entertainment28.A.approach B.comment C.battle D.reward29.A.investigated B.monitored C.served D.displayed30.A.wish B.chance C.ability D.decision31.A.fruit B.vegetable C.power D.wisdom32.A.food B.exercise C.drink D.routine33.A.strange B.popular C.fresh D.cheap34.A.pointout B.breakdown C.makeup D.engagein35.A.consider B.analyze C.accept D.continue【答案】21.B22.D23.D24.A25.C26.B27.C28.A29.C30.B31.B32.A33.C34.D35.D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(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Thereleaseofanationally-protectedEurasianeagleowlonApril1,InternationalBirdDay,isoneofthecollectiveconservationachievementsacrossChina.Thebirdisthe____36____(large)owlspeciesinBeijingandwasreleasedbackintothewildthatnight.TheowlwasfirstadmittedtoBeijingRaptor(猛禽)RescueCenter(BRRC)onMarch8.Accordingtothe____37____(rescue)ChenJingming,itwasrescuedatHouhaiLake,aculturallandmarkinCentralBeijing.Mr.Chensaid,“Thatmorning,____38____groupofcrows(烏鴉)neartheHouhaiLake’swatersurfacewereattackingalargebird,____39____(force)itintothewater.AnothercitizenandIrescueditand____40____(contact)thepolice.”TheowlwasthensenttoBRRC____41____treatment,wherethespecialistsconductedcomprehensiveexaminations,includingbloodchecksandinjuryassessments.Later,theyagreed____42____(provide)targetedmedicationandtreatment.Afterovertwoweeksofcare,theowlbeganeating____43____(voluntary)andfinallypassedthepre-releasehealthassessment.Theraptorslikethisowlplayacrucialroleinmaintainingecosystembalance.It’sreported____44____26%ofadmittedraptorsatBRRCsufferfromaccidentalinjuries,oftenduetocrashingagainstbuildingsorencounteringextremeweather.“OverBRRC’s24-yearhistory,we’vewitnessedgrowingpublicawarenessofbirdprotection,thankstoChina’secologicalcivilizationinitiatives,”saidAngellaZheng,whoworksforBRRC.“These____45____(effort)safeguardbirddiversityandpromotebroaderbiodiversity,advancingthegoalofabeautifulChina.”【答案】36.largest37.rescuer38.a39.forcing40.contacted41.for42.toprovide43.voluntarily44.that45.efforts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，你的交換生好友Peter想報(bào)名參加校乒乓球比賽，但因擔(dān)心表現(xiàn)不佳而猶豫不決。請(qǐng)你寫封郵件鼓勵(lì)他參加，內(nèi)容包括：1.參賽的好處；2.承諾提供幫助。注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個(gè)左右；2.請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。DearPeter,_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YoursLiHua【答案】DearPeter,I’mgladtohearthatyou’reconsideringthetabletenniscompetition!Participatingwilldefinitelyimproveyourskillsandhelpyoumakenewfriendswhosharethesameinterest.Competitionsarevaluableexperiencesthatteachussportsmanshipregardlessofresults.Mostimportantly,it’saboutenjoyingthegameyoulove.Don’tworryaboutperformance.Everyonestartsfromscratch,andthisisagreatchancetochallengeyourself.Tohelpyouprepare,I’llpracticewithyoueveryafternoonandshareservingtechniques.Letmehelpyouregistertoo!Justsaytheword.Yours,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(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。65-year-oldMr.Jenkinshadlivedasimplelifeinatownforayear.Helikedalmosteverythingthere,especiallyagrocerystorewherethereweremanysugarjars(罐子)besidethecounter.EveryThursday,Mr.Jenkinswouldshopatthestore.Coffeewasalwaysonhisshoppinglistashelikeditverymuch.Eachtime,Mrs.Rao,thekindandenthusiasticowner,wouldgreethimwarmlyfromthecounterandchatwithhimforawhile.WhatMrs.RaotalkedaboutmostwashersonDave,acollegestudent.Daveoftencheckedonhismotherthroughthestore’ssecuritycamera,whichallowedhimtoseewhathappenedalmosteverywhereofthestore,especiallythecounter.Amonthago,whenMr.Jenkinscameasusual,Mrs.Raosharedthegoodnewsthathersonwouldsoongohomeforawinterbreak.WhenDavereturnedonMonday,hismothercaughtabadcold.“Takeagoodrest.Iwillmindthestore,”Davesaidtohismother.AlthoughDavehadn’tdonethatbefore,Mrs.Raoagreed.Actually,everythingwentwellwhenDavewasincharge.Ontheafternoonofthefourthday,DavemetMr.Jenkins.AfterafewexchangeswithDave,Mr.Jenkinsbegantolookfordesiredgroceries.Afterhegotthelastitem—abagofcoffee,heheadedtothecounter,readytomakethepayment.“30dollars,please!”DavesaidashepackedMr.Jenkins’sgroceriesintoashoppingbag.Mr.Jenkinstookouthiswalletandcountedthebillscarefully.“30dollars,exactly,”Mr.Jenkinssaid.“Mr.Jenkins...I’mafraidwe’reshortonedollar,”Davesmiledaftercountingthebillstwice.Alittleconfusedashewas,Mr.Jenk