學(xué)校：_____________________班級(jí)：_____________________姓名：_____________________考號(hào)：_____________________學(xué)校：_____________________班級(jí)：_____________________姓名：_____________________考號(hào)：_____________________密封線(xiàn)內(nèi)不要答題高一英語(yǔ)第=PAGE1*2-11頁(yè)共10頁(yè)高一英語(yǔ)第=PAGE1*22頁(yè)共10頁(yè)高一英語(yǔ)第=PAGE4*2-17頁(yè)共10頁(yè)高一英語(yǔ)第=PAGE4*28頁(yè)共10頁(yè)高一年級(jí)期中考試英語(yǔ)注意事項(xiàng)：1.答題前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、考生號(hào)、考場(chǎng)號(hào)、座位號(hào)填寫(xiě)在答題卡上。2.回答選擇題時(shí)，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標(biāo)號(hào)?；卮鸱沁x擇題時(shí)，將答案寫(xiě)在答題卡上。寫(xiě)在本試卷上無(wú)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(tīng)力（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分30分）做題時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)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(mǎn)分7.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話(huà)。每段對(duì)話(huà)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(tīng)完每段對(duì)話(huà)后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話(huà)僅讀一遍。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15.答案是C。1.Whatistheman?A.Abusinessman. B.Asecretary. C.Afarmer.2.Howlongwillthemanstayinthehotel?A.Foronenight. B.Fortwonights. C.Forthreenights.3.WhatisJackgoingtodo?A.Playbasketball. B.Playtennis. C.Playtabletennis.4.Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Readingabook. B.WatchingTV. C.Visitingamuseum.5.WhydoesAnnacarryhersuitcase?A.Tobuysomebags. B.Togotravelling. C.Toputherbooksin.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分22.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話(huà)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(tīng)每段對(duì)話(huà)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(tīng)完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽(tīng)第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whenwillthemangiveaspeech?A.Tomorrowmorning. B.Thisafternoon. C.Thismorning7.Whatwillthewomandonext?A.Tryagame. B.Practiseherlecture. C.Givethemanahand.聽(tīng)第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8.Howoldwasthemanwhenhehadtheseriousillness?A.Ten. B.Four. C.Two.9.WhatareallowedforSarahbeforegettingwellaccordingtoDrKern?A.Sports. B.Iceddrinks. C.Shortwalks.聽(tīng)第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.HowwillthemangotoChicagoonholiday?A.Byship. B.Byair. C.Bycar.11.Whatdoesthewomanadvisethemantodo?A.Goonaroadtrip.B.Savemoneyfortravelling.C.Payforthetripwithhiscreditcard.12.Wheredidthemanspendhisholidaylastyear?A.InChicago. B.InLondon. C.InVenice.聽(tīng)第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates.B.Workmates.C.Teacherandstudent.14.Whatdoesthemansayabouttheschool?A.Itoffersnewequipment.B.Itisafailure.C.Itisold.15.Whatdoesthemanteach?A.Maths. B.English. C.Geography.16.Whatdoesthewomanmean?A.Shecan’tteacheachclassverywellB.Shewantstoteachindifferentschools.C.Shehelpstodevelopherclass’sownculture.聽(tīng)第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Whoisthespeakertalkingto?A.Patients. B.Tourists. C.Workersinapark.18.Howhighdoesthehotwatershootoutoftheground?A.50meters. B.15meters. C.5meters.19.Whatdoesthespeakersayaboutthehotsprings?A.They’llhelpsickpeoplegetbetter.B.Theymakepeoplesick.C.They’redangerous.20.Whenshouldthepeoplereturntothebus?A.By8:00. B.By9:00. C.By9:30.第二部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)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)。AChristmasMarketsinLincolnIfyou’relookingforafestivedayout,Lincoln’sChristmasmarketsofferaperfectmixofshopping,food,andholidaycheerandpromiseawarmandwonderfultimeforeveryone.BelvoirCastleFestiveMarketDate:7-22December,weekendsThismarketispartofChristmaseventatBelvoirCastle,anoldcastlewithahistoryof958years.Visitorscanlookaroundjewelry,candles,art,andlocalfood.Manyofthenearbyshopswillalsobeopen,makingitagreatplaceforlast-minutegifts.LincolnMedievalChristmasMarketDate:12-15December,timesvaryeachdayHeldatStMaryleWigfordChurchinthecitycenter,thispopulareventbringshistorytolifewithmusicandfestivecheer.VisitorscanexplorehandmadecraftsfromtheTravellingHistoricalMarketandenjoythewarmholidayatmosphere.Thechurchitself,builtinabout1,000AD,offersaglimpse(短暫的感受)intoLincoln’slonghistory.BurghleyChristmasFairDate:28November-1December,9:30a.m.-4:00p.m.HeldinthecourtyardsofBurghleyHouse,builtin1555,thisfairfeaturessmallwoodenhousesdecoratedwithlightsandfilledwithhandmadegifts,decorationsandhomeware.Visitorscanalsoenjoymulledwine,hotchocolateandtraditionalsnacks.CountyAssemblyRoomsChristmasMarketDate:5-8December,timesvaryeachdayLocatedintheBailgatearea,thismarketincludesarangeoffestivestalls(貨攤),livemusicanddeliciousfood.Thesmellofroastedchestnutsfillstheair,andtheeventisdog-friendly—perfectforfamilieswithpets.21.Wherecanyouenjoyaviewofahistoricbuildingoverathousandyearsold?A.AtBelvoirCastleFestiveMarket.B.AtLincolnMedievalChristmasMarket.C.AtBurghleyChristmasFair.D.AtCountyAssemblyRoomsChristmasMarket22.WhatdoweknowaboutCountyAssemblyRoomsChristmasMarket?A.Itisfriendlytopets.B.Ithasthelongestopentime.C.Itoffersfreefoodatthemarketstalls.D.ItispartofBelvoirCastle’sChristmasevent23.Inwhichpartofawebsitecanthetextbefound?A.History&Art B.Sports&Fitness.C.Food&Health. D.Tours&Events.B“ShíéíNizhoniyinishyé,”19-year-oldNizhoniTsosaysinavideoonline,pointingtothematchingwrittenwords.“MynameisNizhoni.”Sheisn’tfollowingthelatestdancetrend.Instead,she’sleadingalanguagelesson.Withacalmandsteadyvoice,sheteachesherfollowershowtointroducethemselvesinNavajo,alanguagethattheUnitedNationshasclassifiedasendangered.NizhonigrewupintheNavajoNation,hearingthelanguagefromhergrandparents.But,likemanyinhergeneration,shedidn’tspeakitfluently.“Iunderstoodit,butIcouldn’tformthesentencestotalkback,”sheremembers.“Itfeltlikeapartofmewasmissing,likeIwasholdingabookIcouldn’tread.”ThatfeelingledtoNizhoni’sdecisiontolearnNavajoherself.Andshedecidedtorecordtheentireprocessonline,hopingtofindawaytopushherselfandmaybeconnectwithothersonthejourney.Herfirstvideoswerenervous,showingherpracticingbasicwords.However,thecommunityresponsewasimmediateandhuge.Herfollowersgrewintothetensofthousands,fromotherNavajoyouthtonon-nativepeopleattractedbythelanguage.Besides,commentspouredinfromelders,offeringencouragementandsometimesgentlycorrectingherpronunciation.Thisonlineclassroombecamehermostpowerfulteacher.Herworkhasalsoresultedinamovement.DozensofotheryoungNavajopeoplehavestartedtheirownlanguage-focusedsocialmediaaccounts,creatinganonlineweboflearnersandteachers.Thisisimportantforalanguagethathasfewerfluentspeakerseachyear,astheeldergenerationpassesaway.Theinfluencegoesbeyondtheonlineworld.Nizhoninowvolunteerstoteachbeginnerclassesatherlocalcommunitycenter,whereshehasstudentsofallages.Hergrandmother,whooncespoketoachildwhocouldn’tfullyanswerback,nowattendseveryclass,smilingwithpride.“Tohearmygranddaughterteachourlanguage...it’sacomfort,”hergrandmothersays.“Itmendsabrokenconnection.”24.WhatisthechallengefacedbyNavajo?A.Itisindangerofdyingout.B.Itfailstoattractyoungpeople.C.Itisdifficulttopronouncecorrectly.D.Itismainlyspokenintraditionalfamilies.25.WhydidNizhonistartpostingvideosonline?A.Tobecomeasocialmediastar.B.TopromotetheNavajolanguage.C.TooffersupporttoNavajolearners.D.Toencourageherselftosticktoherdecision.26.HowhasNizhoni’sworkaffectedNavajo?A.Navajoisnolongerendangered.B.ThenumberofNavajolearnersisontherise.C.Navajogainsworldwidepopularityonline.D.MoreschoolsstartaddingNavajototheircurriculum.27.Whatdotheunderlinedwords“mendsabrokenconnection”inparagraph5referto?A.Repairingafamilyrelationship.B.SolvinganInternetconnectivityproblem.C.Bridgingagenerationallanguagegap.D.ConnectingNavajowithotherlanguages.CIfyoufillaglassofwater,buyabottleofwater,orevendrawwaterfromawell,there’sagoodchanceyou’redrinkinglittlepiecesofplasticparticles—microplastics(微塑料),whicharesmallerthan5millimetersinsize.Agrowingnumberofstudieshavefoundtheselittleparticlesindrinkingwatersourcesaroundtheworld,andscientistsarenowstudyingthepossiblerisksthataffecthumanhealth.Mostmicroplasticsarelittlepiecesthatbreakofffromplasticbottles,foodbottles,andplasticbagsastheyageandweardown.Andsomemicroplasticscomefromclothing;whenwewashclotheswithmicroplastics,microplasticsfalloffandendupinpollutedwatersystems.Thesemicroplasticsthenmaketheirwayintorivers,lakes,oceans,andevengroundwater.Scientistsarestilllearningabouthowmicroplasticsaffecthumanhealth.Inlaboratorytests,microplasticshavebeenshowntocausedamagetolivercells(肝細(xì)胞)andthefunctionofstomachinanimals.Butit’sunclearexactlyhowmanymicroplasticshumanstakein,orwhatlong-termeffectsthisintakemighthave.“Weknowmicroplasticsareinourbodies,butwedon’tyetknowifthey’recausingharm,”saidDr.Miller,aspecialistattheUniversityofCalifornia.Toaddresstheproblemofmoremicroplasticsenteringintoourbodies,scientistsareworkingonbetterfiltration(過(guò)濾)technologies.Somenewwaterfilterscancatchmicroplasticsassmallas0.1micrometers.Somegovernmentsrecentlypassedsomelawsrequiringwatercompaniestotestformicroplasticsandreducetheirlevels.However,technologyandlawsalonearenotenough.Thesolutionalsoliesinourdailychoices.AsDr.Millerputsit:“Wecan’tundothemicroplasticsthatarealreadyinourwater,butwecantakestepstostopmorefromgettingthere.It’saproblemwecansolveifweworktogether.”28.Whatcanweknowaboutmicroplasticsfromparagraph1?A.Theyarefoundinvariouswatersources.B.Theyaremainlyfromundergroundwater.C.Theyareprovenharmfultohumanhealth.D.Theyarelessthan5millimetersinlength.29.Whatisparagraph2mainlyabout?A.Microplastics’varieties. B.Microplastics’sources.C.Microplastics’influences. D.Microplastics’solutions.30.WhichcanbestdescribeDr.Miller’sviewonmicroplastics?A.Currentintake,zerodanger.B.Riskknown,threatcontrolled.C.Liverruined,crisisincoming.D.Particlesfound,damageunproven.31.Whatistheauthor’sattitudetosolvingtheproblemofmicroplastics?A.Challenging. B.Unconcerned.C.Active. D.Doubtful.DNoonewantsotherstohavewrongideasaboutwhattheycando.Butsometimes,whenpeoplelearnsomeonehasadisability,theymaynotseetheperson’struepotential(潛力).That’swhy,onWorldDownSyndrome(唐氏綜合征)Day,theNationalDownSyndromeSocietymadeastrongadvertisement(廣告).ItfeaturesanactresswhohasDownsyndrome.Theadvertisementstartswiththispersontalkingaboutdriving—manythinkshecan’tdoit.Then,thepersontalksaboutotherthingsandimportantlifemoments.Allthesethingshaveonethingincommon:PeoplethinksomeonewithDownsyndromecan’tdothem.Theseincludelivingalone,learningaboutShakespeare,andgoingtoparties.Unluckily,whenpeoplethinkthisway,itcanmakethosewrongideascometrue.Theorganizationsaysintheadvertisement,“WhenwehavenegativethoughtsaboutpeoplewithDownsyndrome,wemighttreattheminawaythatmakesthosethoughtsreal.Insociology,thisiscalledaself-fulfillingprophecy(自證預(yù)言).”Weshouldnoticethethoughtswehaveaboutothersbecauseoftheirdisabilityorotherthings.Thenwecanchangehowweact.Inthisway,morepeoplewithDownsyndromewillgetencouragement,help,andsupport.Thesethingswillletthemlivetheirreallivesfully.ThisadvertisementisperfectforWorldDownSyndromeDay,butitsmessagematterseveryday.Theorganizationalsosays,“Let’schangehowwelookatthings.IfwehavepositivethoughtsaboutpeoplewithDownsyndrome,wecangivethemmorechancesatschool,atwork,insports,andinsociallife.Maybethesepositivethoughtswillfinallybecomerealtoo.”WeallneedtopaymoreattentiontopeoplewithDownsyndrome.Listentotheirneeds,supporttheirdreams,andletthemshowwhattheycando.Everyonedeservesachancetoliveahappyandmeaningfullife.32.Whatdoestheadvertisementmainlyshowabouttheactress?A.Herillness. B.Herlearningtodrive.C.Herpotential D.Herstudyexperience.33.Howshouldwedealwiththeself-fulfillingprophecyaboutDownsyndrome?A.Weshouldignoreitsimpact. B.Weshouldchangethebadthoughts.C.Weshoulddiscussitwithothers. D.Weshouldliveahappylife.34.Whatisthepurposeofthelastparagraph?A.Toexplainreasons. B.Toprovidedescriptions.C.Toshowbackgrounds. D.Tooffersuggestions.35.Whatmaybethebesttitleforthetext?A.PositivethoughtshelppeoplewithDownsyndromeB.WeshouldsupportpeoplewithvariousdisabilitiesC.Theself-fulfillingprophecyisexplainedinsociologyD.AnadvertisementforWorldDownSyndromeDayisshown第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)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)。HowtoStaySafeDuringaThunderstorm(雷暴)Duringthesummermonths,peoplespendmoretimeoutdoors,butthesummerbringsmorethanjusthotweather,itisalsolightning(閃電)season.Lightningisnotsomethingtobetakenlightly.___36___.However,therearewaysthatyoucanstaysafeduringathunderstorm.Herearesometipsonhowtoreduceyourriskofbeingstruckbylightning.GoinsideassoonaspossibleStayingoutsideduringathunderstormisverydangerous.Youmustbeinabuildingwhereallthesidesareenclosed.Evenbeinginacarissaferthanbeingoutside.___37___StaylowtothegroundIfyoucannotgettoashelter,stayaslowaspossible,sothatyouarenotthetallestthingaroundinastorm.___38___.Avoidplaceslikefields,orhilltopsandstayawayfromtall,isolatedtrees.___39___Whenyourmothertoldyounottorunwaterduringathunderstorm,shewasright.Waterisadangerousconductorofelectricity(電),whichcantravelthroughitinthepipesandenteryourhome.Don’tignorethunderIfyouarecloseenoughtohearthunder,youarecloseenoughtogetstruckbylightingsotakecoverimmediately.Lightningcanactuallystrike10to15milesawayfromthecoreofthethunderstorm.Somelightningcanstrikeanareawhereitisnotrainingyet.___40___A.AvoidusingrunningwaterB.Don’ttouchanythingconnectedtotheoutdoorsC.Ifyouarehikingonamountain,godownandnotupD.Infact,lightningisdangerousandcanstrikewithoutwarningE.Sodon’tstayinthepoolorplayanextragameuntiltherainstartsF.LightningcanstillstrikeevenafterthestormseemstohavepassedG.Themetalshellofitspreadsthelightningaroundyouandtotheground第三部分語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿(mǎn)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)。Onesummerafternoon,a14-year-oldboysteppedintoacomic(連環(huán)漫畫(huà))shop.Helookedaroundtillhiseyes___41___onthecomicheliked.Hequicklypickeditupand___42___somecrumpled(褶皺的)changeoutofhispocketstopayatthecounter.Afterthat,he___43___weeklytobuyabookonspecialofferandeven___44___salespeople.Heanswerednearlyallthequestionsfromsomecustomers.___45___,healsosharedknowledgeconfidentlylikeasmalllecturer,linkingclassiccomicthemestoreal-lifevalueslikecourage.Everyonewasimpressedbyhis___46___.Andby15,thecustomerswhoalwayshuntedforrarecomics___47___hisnameandsaidhellotohim.Onhis16thbirthday,thestaffgavehimalimited-editioncomicofhisfavoritehero.Hewas___48___andhelditlikeatreasure,Aweeklater,theylearnedhe’dsellitonlineto___49___hismom’smedicalbills.Themanagerboughtitbackatfullpriceandlethimkeepitagain,andsoonbe___50___apart-timejobthere.Theshopevenstartedholdingyearlycharity(慈善)signingstoraisemoneyforhismom’s___51___.Fiveyearslater,the21-year-oldstillworkedthereonweekendswhileincollege.Hismomgotbetter,buttheshop___52___toorganizesomeyearlycharitiesforothersinneed.Thissmallshopwasn’tjust___53___comics—itbuiltdeepconnectionsthroughcare,provingsmallkindnesses___54___,turningweeklyvisitsintolifelong___55___.41.A.locked B.closed C.narrowed D.escaped42.A.saved B.needed C.expected D.fished43.A.brokedown B.showedup C.checkedin D.keptoff44.A.recognized B.praised C.helped D.arranged45.A.Surprisingly B.Luckily C.Finally D.Hopefully46.A.freedom B.confidence C.promise D.invitation47.A.found B.knew C.compared D.questioned48.A.relaxed B.proud C.energetic D.pleased49.A.cover B.dominate C.estimate D.edit50.A.complained B.landed C.offered D.abandoned51.A.plan B.security C.bravery D.treatment52.A.pretended B.failed C.continued D.happened53.A.selling B.printing C.creating D.copying54.A.stopped B.deepened C.mattered D.disappeared55.A.wisdom B.courage C.pride D.support密封線(xiàn)內(nèi)不要答題密封線(xiàn)內(nèi)不要答題高一英語(yǔ)第9頁(yè)共10頁(yè)高一英語(yǔ)第10頁(yè)共10頁(yè)第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)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。Onthe235thanniversary(周年紀(jì)念日)ofHuijuOpera’sarrivalinBeijing,anewgenerationof___56___(performer)ismovingforwardtobringthiscenturies-oldartformintothefuture,fillingitwithyouthfulenergyandcreativepassion.In1790,fouroperatroupes(表演團(tuán))fromEastChina’sAnhuiProvincecametoBeijingtoperformduringcelebrationsmarkingthe___57___(eighty)birthdayofEmperorQianlongoftheQingDynasty.Sometroupesstayedoninthecapital,andlater,theysetabout___58___(work)withotheroutstandingactors.Theirexchangesfinallygaveriseto___59___birthofPekingOpera.Tomarkthisimportantevent,aspecialperformance___60___(hold)onSept22atChangyinGe—thePavilionofCheerfulMelodies—withinthePalaceMuseum.Thespecialperformanceserved___61___apowerfulshowcaseofthisrenaissance(復(fù)興).Accordingtothechiefdirectoroftheperformance,ittookoversixyears___62___(realize)theproduction,includingin-depthhistoricalresearch,inspirationfromthemuseum’scollections,andtherevivalofceremonialmusicandtraditionalstagecraft.Thisperformancecreatesa___63___(meaning)dialoguebetweencenturies.Whatmadethisproductionspecialisitsyoungactors—mainlybornafter2000,___64___haveexperiencedyearsofstricttrainingtomasterthecomplexartform.Amongthem,ayoungartistdescribedthisexperienceasa___65___(transform):“Astheyoungergeneration,wedeeplyfeelasenseofresponsibilityandmission.”第四部分寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分40分）第一節(jié)（滿(mǎn)分15分）假定你是李華，你班上周召開(kāi)了一次英文主題班會(huì)，老師請(qǐng)同學(xué)們介紹自己想考取的大學(xué)。請(qǐng)你給你的外國(guó)朋友Tom寫(xiě)一封郵件，介紹此次班會(huì)，內(nèi)容包括：（1）班會(huì)的時(shí)間和內(nèi)容；（2）你的感受。注意：（1）寫(xiě)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。DearTom,Yours,LiHua第二節(jié)（滿(mǎn)分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫(xiě)兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。Oneday,whenIwasinlineforthecafeatashoppingcenter,Inoticedamotherinfrontofmewithherdaughter.Thedaughterkeptaskingforapretzel(椒鹽卷餅)andthemompatientlytoldheritwouldbetheirturnsoon.Butwhenitwastheirturn,theemployeesaidtheyhadnopretzelsreadyanddidn’tknowwhentheywould.Icouldseethemom’sshouldersdropindefeat.Theyorderedsomethingelseandwenttotheirtable.Whentheyreachedtheirtable,thelittlegirl’sdisappointmentquicklyturnedintofrustration(沮喪).Shebegantocry.Themothertriedtocalmherdown,sayingsomegentlewordsofcomfort,butthegirl’stearsonlyseemedtofallfaster.Othercustomersinthecafestartedtolookover,andtheirexpressionswereamixofsympathy(同情)anddiscomfort.WhenIsawthescene,myheartachedforthemotheranddaughter.IknewIhadtodosomethingtohelp.Iquicklywalkedtotheirtableandkneltdownatthegirl’slevel.“Hey,there,”Isaidsoftly,tryingtocatchhereye.“Iknowyoureallywantapretzel.WouldyoustopcryingandcalmdownifIcanfindyouone?”Thegirllookedatmethroughhertears.Hermothergavemeagratefulsmile,clearlyfeelingmuchbetterthatsomeonewastryingtohelp.Ihurriedbacktothecounterandexplainedthesituationtotheemplo