2025-2026學年湖南省湘一名校高三上學期12月月考英語試題考生注意：1.答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考生號填寫在試卷和答題卡上，并將考生號條形碼粘貼在答題卡上的指定位置。2.回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡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。回答非選擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。3.考試結束后，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。錄音內容結束后，你將有2分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。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。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。每段對話讀兩遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。1.Whatwillthemandonext?A.ContactShanghaiStation.B.Checkthetrainschedule.C.Filloutaform.2.Whatdoesthewomanplantodoaftergraduation?A.Workinabank.B.Startherownbusiness.C.Joinadesignstudio.3.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Changingajob.B.Runningacompany.C.Workingovertime.4.Whatdoesthemansayabouthisfirstrockclimbingexperience?A.Hefounditeasierthanexpected.B.Hewasscaredofclimbingalone.C.Hefeltuneasyaboutthesafetyropes.5.Howwillthemangettowork?A.Bybus.B.Bybike.C.Bysubway.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.Whyistheroadclosed?A.Becauseofemergencyrepairs.B.Becauseofatrafficaccident.C.Becauseofacelebration.7.Whatisthewoman'sdestination?A.TheMapleStreet.B.Theconstructionsite.C.Thetrainstation.聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。8.Whenwillthepicnicbeheld?A.ThisSunday.B.ThisSaturday.C.NextSunday.9.Whatfoodwillthewomanbring?A.Hamburgers.B.Friedchicken.C.Softdrinks.10.Whatdoesthewomansuggestthemando?A.Prepareabarbecue.B.Buypaperplatesandcups.C.Bringabadmintonset.聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。11.Whatisthemaintopicoftheconversation?A.Aschoolfieldtrip.B.Anewhistorytextbook.C.Agoldminingdocumentary.12.Whatisthebenefitofthehands-onlearning?AItimproveschildren'sgrades.B.Itwillbringhistorytolife.C.Itcanhelpstudentstorememberfacts.13.Whatdoesthemanthinkoftheactivity?A.Itteachesstudentstheknowledgeofgeography.B.Itmakesstudentscuriousaboutnature.C.Ithelpsstudentsappreciatelabor.聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。14.WheredoesSarahworkasavolunteer?A.Atalocallibrary.B.Atanursinghome.C.Atacommunitycenter.15.WhatqualityhasSarahdevelopedaccordingtotheman?A.Patienceandconsideration.B.Creativityandimagination.C.Leadershipandcourage.16.HowhasvolunteeringaffectedSarah'sperformanceatschool?A.Shehasbecomebetterinsolvingmathproblems.B.Shehasgainedconfidenceincommunication.C.Shehasenhancedherlanguageartsskills.17.Whatistheman'shope?A.Morestudentswilljoininsuchmeaningfulprograms.B.Therewillbedifferenttypesofactivitiesforkids.C.Otherschoolswilllaunchsimilarprograms.聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。18.Whatisthepurposeofthespeech?A.Tolistsomestudents'improperbehaviors.B.Toadvocatethelow-carbonlifestyleatschool.C.Tocallattentiontoschoolrules.19.Whatdoesthespeakeradvisetoreduceplasticwaste?A.Buyingpapercups.B.Recyclingplasticbottles.C.Usingreusablewaterbottles.20.Whatcanweachievebyfollowingthespeaker'ssuggestions?A.Creatingasustainableschoolandworld.BReducingthecostoftheschool.C.Makingtheschoolhavemoreplants.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和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AWelcometotheultimatecelebrationoftheocean’sgentlegiants—theHermanusWhaleFestival,foraweekendfilledwithfun,entertainment,andappreciationfornature’smostmagnificentcreatures！Astheonlyeco-marinefestivalintheworld,theHermanusWhaleFestivaloffersauniqueexperiencetovisitorsofallages.GetupclosetosouthernrightwhalesastheymaketheirannualmigrationtothecoastalwatersofHermanus.Learnaboutmarineconservationefforts,shopforhandmadegoodsatourvibrantmarkets,andenjoydeliciousfood,livemusic,andsomuchmore.Don’tmissoutonthisiconicfestival,whichhasgrownfromhumblebeginningsintoaninternationallyrecognizedevent.Withanestimated75,000to130,000visitorseachyear,theHermanusWhaleFestivalisamust-seeattractionforanyonewholovesnatureandadventure.ComeandjoinusforaweekendofwonderandexcitementattheHermanusWhaleFestivalWhereWhalesMeettheWorld！Getreadyforasplashofnature,music,food,andfamilyfun!TheHermanusWhaleFestivalisback—andbiggerthanever—from3to5October.Setagainstthejaw-droppingbeautyoftheHermanuscoastline,thisiconicfestivalcelebratestheannualreturnofthesouthernrightwhalesinspectacularstyle.Whetheryou’reamarineenthusiast,alivemusiclover,orjustinitforthestreetfoodandfestivevibes,there’ssomethinghereforeveryone.What’sonattheHermanusWhaleFestival！Livebroadcast:KFM94.5—Saturdayfrom7am—2pmStreetParade—ASaturdaymorningat11amfullofcolour,music,andjoy3-DayLiveMusicMarquee—FeaturingSA’sfinest+SaturdayBEERfestivalTreasureHunt(Saturday&Sunday,2pm—4pm)—perfectforcuriousyoungexplorers！Contactdetails:79MarineDriveHermanusSouthAfrica;+276647800811.WhydosouthernrightwhalesappearinthecoastalwatersofHermanus?A.Theyareontheirmigrationroute. B.Theyalwayshuntforfoodthere.C.Theylivethereallyearround. D.Theyarewellprotectedthere.2.Whichactivitywouldprobablyinterestyoungchildren?A.Livebroadcast. B.StreetParade.C.TreasureHunt. D.LiveMusicMarquee.3.Whatisthetextprobably?A.Anewsreport. B.Anadvertisement.C.Atravelplan. D.Anofficialspeech.BThemosttransformativemomentofmylifebeganwithafailedrundownmystreet.Asacreativedirectoratahealthpublication,Icouldn’trunformorethanfourminutes.Mydaughter’slaughteronthewalkhomemarkedmylowestpoint—overweight,easilyannoyed,andcompletelyoutofshape.ThatwaswhenIdecidedtomakeachange.Istartedwithsmall,consistentsteps.Weekendjogsbecamemyroutine,eachtimepushingmetogojustalittlefarther.Iexaminedmyhabits,replacedmindlesssnackingwithmindfuleatingandgotridofsugarydrinks.Therewardsweregradualbutprofound:bettersleep,looserclothes,andanewfoundmentalclarity.Runningbecamemymovingmeditation,atimewhenIcouldprocessstressandreturnwithpatienceandfocus.Afterseveralmonths,Icompletedmyfirst5-kilometerrunwithmydaughter.Thoughourpacewasslow,theaccomplishmentfeltenormous.Thatsuccessencouragedmetokeeppushingmyself—5miles,then10miles,andthen15miles.SowhentheopportunitytoruntheNewYorkMarathonarose,Iregisteredimmediately,readytoembraceachallengethattrulyterrifiedme.Forfivemonths,Idedicatedmyselftoastricttrainingplanandlongrunsthatpeakedat20miles.OnthedayIrantheNewYorkMarathon,thoughtired,Ikeptrunningsteadily.WhenIspottedmywifeanddaughterinthecrowd,afinal,electricsurge(猛增)ofenergycarriedmeforward.Crossingthefinishlinein4:51:28,Iwasfloodedwithoverwhelmingpride—Ihaddoneit.Ihadaccomplishedtheimpossible.Thisjourneytaughtmethattruetransformationisachievedinthedailychoicetoshowupandhangoninthere.Weareallcapableoffarmorethanwebelieve.Everystepforward,nomatterhowsmall,movesustowardthebestversionofourselves.Progressisn’taboutperfection;it’saboutconsistentlychoosinggrowthovercomfort.4.Whatledtotheauthor’schangeoflifestyle?A.Hisdaughter’scriticism. B.Hispoorphysicalcondition.C.Hispromotiontogeneraldirector. D.Hisneedtohaveanattractiveimage.5.Whatisparagraph2mainlyabout?A.Theeffectiveapproachesfordealingwithstress.B.Theimmediatebenefitsofquittingdrinking.C.Thestrictexerciseplantheauthorfollowed.D.Thepositiveeffectsoftheauthor’snewlifestyle.6.WhydidtheauthordecidetosignupfortheNewYorkMarathon?A.Hewaseagertomeetchallengeslyingahead.B.Hehadrichexperienceinrunningmarathons.C.Heaimedtodemonstratehisathleticability.D.Hewantedtorunitwithhisdaughter.7.Whatmessagedoesthetextmainlyconvey?A.Failureisthemotherofsuccess.B.Asmoothseanevermadeaskilledsailor.C.Onecannotobtainanythingwithoutpayingtheprice.D.Athousand-milejourneybeginswiththefirststep.CFormanypeople,spendingtimeinnaturecanbearelaxing,enjoyableexperience.Immersing(沉浸)oneselfinthegreenfieldofgrass,ortheshadeofaforestedtrailcanbetrulycalmingandhealing.Recently,researchersfromtheUniversityofExeterandtheUniversityofViennahavepublishedastudyinNatureCommunicationsthatshowedthatnotonlydoesbeinginnaturehelpreducepain,butlookingatnaturecouldhaveasimilareffect.Thestudyshowedthatpeoplewhoviewedimagesofnatureexperiencedlesspainthanthosewhosawimagesofacityoranindooroffice.Inaddition,scansoftheparticipants’brainsalsoshowedchangesinbrainresponsesassociatedwithprocessingpain.Thismeansthatseeingnaturehasaneffectonpain,justlikebeinginnaturedoes.Thisiswelcomenewsforpeoplewhodonotliveneargreenspaces.However,afewmonthslater,theresearcherspublishedanotherstudy,thistimeinPain,showingthatscenesofnatureinvirtualrealityhadmorepain-killingpowerthan2Dscenes.Inordertotesthowvirtualrealityaffectsthesensationofpain,theresearcherssetupanexperimentwith29healthyparticipants,whowereshowntwodifferenttypesofnaturescenes,oneinvirtualrealityandtheotherin2D,afterpainwasdeliveredtotheirforearmsviaelectricshocks.Theresearchersfoundthattheimmersivevirtualrealityscenesmitigatedthedevelopmentandfeelingofpainintheparticipants.Infact,thevirtualrealitywasalmosttwotimesaseffectiveasthe2Dsceneswere.Therearemanyimplicationsofthesestudies,especiallyconcerninghowpeopleperceiveandexperiencepain.However,moreimportantly,therearealsopotentialpracticalimplicationsofthestudies.Thoughgettingoutintonaturecanbehelpfulintermsoftreatingpain,therearemanypeopleintheworldwhosufferfromlong-termpainandareunabletogointonature.8.Whatdidthetwouniversities’studyfindaboutlookingatnaturalscenes?AItintensifiesthesenseofpain.B.Itchangesthestructureofthebrain.C.Itmakespeoplefeelboredwithcities.D.Itworkslikerealnatureineasingpain.9.Whyaretheparticipants’brainsscanned?A.Toimprovethebrain’sabilityofpainprocessing.B.Tomeasurethebrain’sresponsestodifferentimages.C.Tocomparethebrainstructuresofdifferentpeople.D.Tolocatethebrainareasresponsibleforviewingnature.10.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“mitigated”inparagraph6probablymean?A.Caused. B.Sharpened. C.Reduced. D.Reflected.11.Whatwilldoctorsprobablydotohelppatientswithlimitedmobility?A.Bringnaturetothem. B.Providethemwithrecoverytraining.C.Givepainkillerstothem. D.Showthemvariousformsofentertainment.DAvideoofalifelikerobotreleasedbyaChineseroboticscompanyshowstherobot’sheadblinks,nods,andlooksaroundinaconvincingimitationofarealhumanface.Thehead,createdbyAheadForm,mightfinduseinresearchonhuman-robotinteractionsorinvariousindustries,includingcustomerserviceandentertainment.Foundedin2024,AheadFormaimstomakeinteractionsbetweenhumansandrobotsfeelmorenaturalandengaging,accordingtothecompany’swebsite.ThecompanyhopestointegrateAIsystemssuchaslargelanguagemodels(LLMs)withrealisticroboticheadssothatrobotscanunderstandandrespondtopeopleinrealtime.“Ourcurrentfocusisoncreatingsophisticated(先進的)humanoidrobotheadsthatcanexpressemotions,perceivetheirenvironment,andinteractsmoothlywithhumans,”acompanyrepresentativesaidonthewebsite.AheadFormhasproducedmultipleseriesofrobotforms,includingits“Elf”lineofpointy-earedfigureswithprecisecontrolsystemsandamorehuman-looking“LanSeries”ofbotsdesignedtoprioritizecost-efficiencyandintuitivemovements.InbuildingaroboticheadthatcanintegratewithAI,thecompanyaimstomakerobotsmoreapproachableandrelatable.Thatcouldbeusefulforindustriessuchascustomerservice,education,andhealthcare,“wherebuildingtrustwithhumanusersisessential,”accordingtothewebsite.ResearchersfromAheadFormarealreadyworkingonhowthismightplayout.Ina2024studypublishedinthejournalScienceRobotics,AheadFormfounderYuhangHuandhiscolleaguesdesignedarobotthatcouldanalyze,predict,andmimic(模仿)humanfacialexpressionsinrealtime.Toachievethesubtle,precisefacialmovementsinthevideo,AheadFormusesbrushlessmotors.Thesetinydevicesrunquietlyandworktogethertocreatethelifeliketwitchesandglancesthatmaketheheadseemrealistic.Insidethisparticularmodel,theOriginM1,thereareupto25tinymotorsthatcontrolthehead’sexpressions.Thebotalsohascamerasinitspupilstohelpit“see”itsenvironment,alongwithbuilt-inspeakersandmicrophonesitcanusetointeractwithusersonthefly.12.Whatdoweknowabouttherobotinthevideo?A.Ithasbeenwidelyusedinvariousindustries.B.Itisdesignedbyaninternationalroboticscompany.C.Itcanfunctionbetterthanhumanincertainaspects.D.Ithasthepotentialtopromotehuman-robotinteractions.13.WhatdoesAheadFormcenteronatpresent?A.Developingadvancedrobotsthatentertainpeople.B.Designingrobotsthatfitinwiththeirsurroundings.C.Producingrobotswithflexibleandlifelikeheads.D.CombiningAIwiththeirexistingrobotmodels.14.WhydoestheauthormentionarobotdesignedbyYuhangHuandhiscolleagues?A.Toillustratetheusageoftherobot.BTodemonstratetherobot’sabilitytocommunicate.C.ToshowAheadForm’sprogressinroboticresearch.D.Tohighlightthefounder’sremarkableachievements.15.Whichofthefollowingwouldbethebesttitle?A.TheLatestDevelopmentinRobotResearchB.NewRobotsUseAItoInteractwithHumanBeingsC.ChineseTechCompanyDevelopsaLifelikeRobotHeadD.AdvancedHumanoidRobotsAreWidelyUsedinVariousFields第二節(jié)(共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Anewstudyhighlightstheimportanceofgrit,whichisdefinedasastrongpassionandpersistentdeterminationtowardlong-termgoals.____16____Thestudyalsosuggeststhatothernoncognitive(非認知性的)featuresareimportant.Thesearepersonalqualitiesnotdirectlytiedtointelligence.Theyalsohelppeoplereachtheirobjectives.AngelaDuckworth,apsychologyprofessor,firstgainedwidespreadattentionin2013withherTEDTalkongrit.____17____Thisideagainedfurtherpopularitywiththe2016releaseofherbook,Grit:ThePowerofPassionandPerseverance,whichstruckachord(引起共鳴)withdiverseaudiences.However,someexpertshavequestionedthestressongrit.____18____ArecentstudybyDuckworthandherteamemphasizesthevalueofgritwhilealsoacknowledgingthatitisonefactoramongmany.Thestudyfollowedmorethan11,000cadets(學員)acrossnineclassesatWestPoint,examininghowcognitiveability,physicalfitness,andgritinfluencedoutcomessuchasacademicperformance,graduationrates,andcompletionofthedemandingsix-weektraining.____19____However,gritprovedmoreinfluentialthaneithercognitiveorphysicalabilitiesindeterminingwhetherthecadetswouldcompletethetraining.Furthermore,bothgritandphysicalfitnesswerebetterpredictorsoffour-yeargraduationratesthancognitiveabilityalone.Duckworthadmitsthatcognitiveskillsalonearenotenoughforsuccessandcallsformoreresearchintononcognitivefactors.FrankWorrell,anotherpsychologist,agreesthatthesefactorsareimportant.Buthequestionswhethergritisthemostessentialone.Hethinksthatotherqualitieslikeself-efficacyandoptimismmaybeequallyimportant.Duckworthandherco-author,MichaelD.Matthews,acknowledgethesignificanceofgrit.Theyalsorecognizethevalueofexploringothervariables.____20____.A.Itplaysakeyroleinachievingsuccessinlife.B.Theyarguethatitsimpactmaybeoverstated.C.Mostimportantly,gritistheonlyoneweshouldbepayingattentionto.D.Duckworthhopesthisresearchwillleadtoamorebalancedviewofsuccess.E.Nowphysicalabilityisconsideredtobemoreinfluentialthancognitiveability.F.Theresultshowedthatcognitiveabilitywasastrongpredictorofacademicachievement.G.Herpreviousresearchsuggestedthatgritwasabetterpredictorofsuccessthanotherfactors.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，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。I’mavolunteerwithacommunityrelieforganization.Wearetaskedwith____21____thoseaffectedbydisasters,particularlyhomefires.OnaSundaynight,wewere____22____byaphonecallattwoo’clock,whichwassomewhatannoying.Acouple,whohad____23____everythingbecauseofafire,wereinneedofhelp.Without____24____,wegotintoourcarsandstartedatwo-hourdriveinthedark.Uponarrival,myprevious____25____gavewaytoconcernforthecouple'sdifficultsituation.Thescenewe____26____wasveryheartbreaking.Thecouple,bothintheirseventies,stoodinthemiddleoftheirburnedhome,theirfacesfullof____27____.Theytoldushowthefirehad____28____ruinedtheirhome.Theywereleftwithnothingbuttheclothestheywerewearing.Ourteam____29____immediately.Wesignedthemuponthespotandgavethemabankcardsothattheycould____30____thethingstheyneededmost.Thegratitudeintheireyeswas____31____astheythankedusagainandagain.Astheydroveofftowardanearbyhotel,awarmsenseof____32____filledme.Oursimpleefforthelpedthem____33____spendingacold,lonelynightintheircar.Itwasonlyasmallhelp,butitremindedmeofthepowerofkindnessandpeople____34____oneanother.Atthatmoment,Ifelttruly____35____abouttheworldandmyroleinit.21.A.gathering B.assisting C.counting D.reminding22.A.inspired B.delayed C.frightened D.awoken23.A.donated B.checked C.lost D.recorded24.A.hesitation B.warning C.effort D.permission25.A.regrets B.complaints C.experience D.pride26.A.imagined B.created C.recalled D.witnessed27.A.integrity B.hope C.sadness D.anger28.A.completely B.temporarily C.strangely D.secretly29.A.settleddown B.tookaction C.wentoff D.wonout30.A.share B.deliver C.identify D.cover31.A.special B.lasting C.obvious D.faint32.A.satisfaction B.justice C.belonging D.security33.A.risk B.tolerate C.avoid D.forget34.A.contacting B.admiring C.recognizing D.supporting35.A.hopeful B.particular C.curious D.careful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~或括號內單詞的正確形式，并將答案填寫在答題卡上。MyjourneyasanoverseasstudentinChinahasprofoundlyshapedwhoIamtoday.Chinaisagloballeaderininnovation,advancededucationandtechnology.Theuniversity____36____IamstudyingisShanghaiLixinUniversityofAccountingandFinance.Itsname“Lixin”showstheuniversityputs____37____(emphasize)onintegrity,acorevalueinChineseculture.Oneofthemost____38____(memory)aspectsofmyjourneyhereisthewarmthandhospitality(好客)oftheChinesepeople,whoarealwaysready____39____(step)inandsharetheirculture.FromthebustlingstreetsofShanghaitotheancientcitywallofXi’an,Chinaoffersauniqueblendofmodernityandtradition.____40____hasbeenparticularlyunforgettableisparticipatingintheculturalevents,whichallowsmetolearnabouttraditionalChineseopera,folkdances,andtea-makingceremonies.Inthepasttwoyears,theseexperiences____41____(deepen)myunderstandingofChinesecultureandhistorygreatly.MystudyinChinahasfurnishedmewithadistinctadvantageintheglobaljobmarket.TheopportunitytopracticeMandarin____42____(regular)withmyclassmateshasimprovedmylanguageskills,____43____(enable)metocommunicatebetterandmakelastingfriendships.Thecountry'sdynamiceconomyandglobalinfluencemeanthatendlesscareeropportunitiescan___44___(spot)here.Chinaisnotjustaplacetostudy,butaplacetogrowandthrive,whereyoucantravel,explore,andengage____45____thelocals.StudyinginChinaisanamazingculturalexperience.Thisexperiencewillbridgecultures,wideningyourhorizonsanddevelopingyouridentityasaglobalcitizen.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，你的筆友Chris即將參與組織學校的“中國傳統(tǒng)文化周”展示活動，發(fā)郵件詢問你的建議。請給他回一封郵件，內容包括：1.建議展示內容；2.解釋原因。注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應為80個左右；2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。DearChris,_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,LiHua第二節(jié)(滿分25分)47.閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內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。ThesummerIturnedsixteen,Idiscoveredmydad’soldcamerainthegarage(車庫).Itfeltheavyandawkwardinmyhands,yetitstillworkedperfectly.Itaughtmyselftotakeblackandwhitephotosanddeveloptheminourgarage.Watchingimagesappearonblankpaperfeltlikepuremagic.Soon,photographybecamemypassion.Ispenthourscapturingeverythingaroundourneighborhood.Butmyexcitementwasshort-lived.Mydadcouldn’tunderstandwhyIwascrazyaboutthishobby.Ourargumentsstartedsmall,butgrewbiggereveryweek.“Yourmathgradesaredropping.Photographyisdistracting(使分心)youfromwhattrulymatters,”Dadwouldsay,hisvoiceheavywithdisappointment.Itriedtoexplainwhatitmeanttome,buthewouldn’tlisten.ThetensionreacheditspeakoneTuesdayeveningwhenhesawmyrecentreportcard.“That’sit,”hedeclared,takingawaymycamera.“Nomorephotographyuntilyourgradeimproves.”Ifeltmyworldwascollapsing.“Youdon’tunderstandanything!”Is