2025-2026學(xué)年遼寧省朝陽市雙塔區(qū)朝陽市第一高級中學(xué)高三上學(xué)期1月期末英語試題時(shí)間：120分鐘試卷滿分：150分注意事項(xiàng)：1.答卷前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號填寫在答題卡上。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應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號涂黑。如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標(biāo)號?；卮鸱沁x擇題時(shí)，將答案寫在答題卡上，寫在本試卷上無效。第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分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，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個(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。每段對話讀兩遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C.1.WhatwillBobdothisFriday?A.Lookforanewjob.B.Workinanewcompany.C.Lookafterhiswife.2.Whatarethetwospeakerstalkingabout?A.Acoat.B.ChineseNewYear.C.Agift.3.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthetwospeakers?A.Customerandsaleswoman.B.Classmates.C.Colleagues.4.What’stheman’sattitudetowardsthephoto?A.Pleased.B.Dissatisfied.C.Critical.5.WhatmightAmydonext?A.Postmoredancevideos.B.Attendadanceclass.C.Teachotherstodance.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(dú)白。每段對話或獨(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。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.WhydidFrancismissthemorningmeeting?AHemetacaraccident.B.Hewascaughtinatrafficjam.C.Hiscarbrokedownhalfway.7.HowdidFrancis’sbossfeelabouthisabsence?A.Veryannoyed.B.Abitunhappy.C.Extremelyupset.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8.Whathasthewomanbeendoingthewholeday?A.Readinganovel.B.Playingtabletennis.C.Watchingafilm.9.Howdoesthewomanfindthemoviesatthetheatrenow?A.Costly.B.Appealing.C.Boring.聽第8段材料，回答第10-13題。10.Whenwillthecampend?A.January2nd.B.January8th.C.January10th.11.What’stheagerangeofkidsforthecamp?A.6-8yearsold.B.6-12yearsold.C.9-12yearsold.12.Howmuchwillthecampcostthetwokids?A.$216.B.$261.C.$432.13.WhywillMarycometoRobert’shome?ATojointheartcamp.B.TospendChristmas.C.TovisitAlbertaArtGallery.聽第9段材料，回答第14-17題。14.WhatisthemainpurposeofMargaret’scall?A.Togiveatelephoneinterview.B.Toextendajoboffer.C.Toinvestigatesomeinformation.15.Whatpositionispresentedtotheman?A.Directorofoperations.B.Securitymanager.C.Companydirector.16.Whowillcontactthemanforbackgroundchecks?A.MrChan.B.Margaret.C.WatchdogSecurity.17.Whenwillthemanprobablystartthenewjob?A.Nextweek.B.Inacoupleofyears.C.Bytheendofthemonth.聽第10段材料，回答第18-20題。18.WhatisAshleydoing?A.Promotingcampusactivities.B.Hostingasportscompetition.C.AdvertisingstudentGovernment.19.Whatnewsportsteamsareaddedthisyear?A.Swimandfootball.B.Footballandbaseball.C.Baseballandswim.20.Howoftenistheschoolnewspaperdistributed?A.Everyday.B.Everyweek.C.Everymonth.第二部分閱讀理解(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)ATheseremotestaysshowcasethebestofwildBritainThesedays,thenoiseoftheworldcanfeeldeafening.Withsomuchtoworryabouteveryday,properescapesintotheBritishwildernessseemincreasinglyappealing.Againstabackdropofsomanycabinsandcottages,newstaysnowrequireauniquesellingpointtodistinguishthemselvesfromthecrowd.BestforatruegetawayWoodcockCabinishiddenunderancientoaktreesinalmost40acresofprivatelandinWales’sCambrianMountains.Soremotethatthere’snoaddressorphonesignal.Whilethisplacelacksmodernfacilities,youwillcomeacrossaswingingchaironadeckbetweenthebranchesandsheepskinblanketsdottedabouttheplace.Youcanfollowdesertedpathsthroughtheforesttowardsstreamsandhiddenwaterfallsorlieunderthestarrysky.BestislandescapeNotknownforitswilderness,theroutedownwindylanestowardsTheCabinatSurrey’sGreenLaneFarmfeelslikeatripintotheunknown.Andbecauseprivateislandsaren’texactlyten-a-pennyintheUK,thisplacefeelsparticularlyuncommon.Accessedbyfootbridgefromthemainland,it’ssetonatinyspotoflandsurroundedbywaterandcomeswitharowingboatforgentleexpeditions.Youcanfishheretoo,whilewildswimmingisencouragedinsummer.BestforwildlifeseekersYoudon’thavetogoallthewaytoAfricatogivethekidsawildlifeadventure:deer,redsquirrelsandrareblackgrousehideintheHighlandwildernesssurroundingthelogcabinsatEagleBrae.Whilesomeoftheselodgesaremadefortwo,Cinclusisamongthosethataregreatforlittlefamilies.Withouthavingtowrestlewithcanvasorcampfirelighting,there’splentyoftimetoadmiretheviewsovertheinkyRiverGlass.1.WhatcanyouenjoyatWoodcockCabin?A.Chattingonaphone. B.Employingmodernfacilities.C.Relaxingonaswingingchair. D.Walkingondesertedblankets.2.WhichwordcanbestdescribeTheCabinatSurrey’sGreenLaneFarm?A.Wild. B.Special. C.Windy. D.Convenient.3.WhatisafeatureofCinclusatEagleBrae?A.Itprovidescampfirelighting. B.Itissuitableforlargefamilies.C.Itisrichinvariousrareanimals. D.Itallowseasynatureenjoyment.BInthemale-dominatedworldofDelhi’spigeonkeeping,onewoman’spassionforherbirdshasearnedherrespect,admiration,andaplaceinthesky.ShaheenParveentransitionsthroughvariousrolesinaday,fromdevotedwifetomother,grandmotherandtheonlyfemalepigeonkeeperinDelhi.Parveen’srisetotherespectedstatushasbeenfarfromeasy.Shecreditsittoherfather.“Everydayafterreturningfromschool,hewouldtakemetotherooftoptoseehispigeonsandthatiswhenmyloveforthebirdsbegan,”shesays.Meanwhile,shehadtofacecriticismfromherbrotherandotherswhoclaimeditwasunsuitableforawoman.However,shepersisted,drivenbyherloveforthebirds.“Whenyourskillsarepraisedandthecommunityrespectsyouforthem,youfeeluplifted,andthenthevoicesofthosewhospeakagainstyoudon’tmatter,”shesays.“Letpeoplesaywhatevertheywantto.IwillcontinuedoingwhatIwantandwhatgivesmepeace.”Shestartsherdayinspectinghermorethan100pigeons,ensuringthateachoneishealthybeforefeedingthemacustomgrainmix.Shethentrainsthemthroughtimedflights,usingwhistlesorclapsforrecall.Eveningsinvolverollcallsandnestchecks;shealsoperfectstheirskillsforcompetitions.Parveen’sbiggestachievementcamewhenherpigeonswonamajorlocalracewherethepigeonswerereleasedfromaremotelocationandhadtofindtheirwaybackhome.Judgingwasbasedonspeed,enduranceandthepigeons’responsetotheirkeepers’calls.Racewinnersareawardedmedals,cashprizesandgreatrespectwithinthecommunity.Afterwards,scoresofpigeonkeeperspresentedParveenwithgifts,evenmoney.Whilenotanofficialpigeonkeeperyet,herskillandstatusareundeniable.“Thesebirdsfeelmymoods,andIfeeltheirs,”shesays,smiling.“Inthisworldoffeathersandsky,theyknowmeasIknowthem.That’ssomethingnoonecantakefromme.”4.WhatobstacledidParveenfaceinitiallyinpigeonkeeping?A.Pressurefromvariousroles. B.Competitionfromotherkeepers.C.Criticismfromherwholefamily. D.Disapprovalofwomeninthefield.5.WhichofthebelowearnedParveencommunityrespect?A.Heridentityasafemalekeeper. B.Hertechniquesinraisingpigeons.C.Herdevotiontohercommunity. D.Herdeterminationtowinthelocalrace.6.Whatisparagraph4mainlyabout?A.Parveen’seffortsforpigeonraces.B.Parveen’smethodsoftrainingpigeons.C.Parveen’sroutinesofdailypigeonkeeping.D.Parveen’smanagementofpigeons’health.7.WhatdoParveen’swordsimplyinthelastparagraph?A.Shesharesadeepbondwithherpigeons.B.Noonecantakeherpigeonsawayfromher.C.Officialrecognitionisunnecessaryforher.D.Herpigeonsunderstandherbetterthanothersdo.CDisneyfansprobablyrememberthesceneintheclassic1961film“101Dalmatians”inwhichtheDalmatianPongositsbyawindow,watchingotherdogsandtheirownerswalkbyoutside.Eachdogthatgoespastlookssurprisinglylikeitsowner.Inonestudy,publishedin2015,womenwithlonghairtendedtopreferdogswithsimilarlylongears,andwomenwithshorthairstylespreferredprick-eareddogs.Expertssaythispsychologicalphenomenonisaresultofhumanspreferringpets,peopleorevenobjectsthatresemble(相似)themselves.Afterall,ifwechooseadogthatresembleswhatweseeinourselves,itcanbecomforting.“Let’ssayyou’reatashelter,lookingatlotsofdifferentpotentialoptions.Oneofthethingsthatdrivesthatfeelingisthatithassomefamiliarity,”saidArtMarkman,ascientistforacademicaffairsattheUniversityofTexas.“Therearelotsofwaysthatsomethingcanbegintofeelfamiliartoyou,oneofwhichisyoumighthavehadadogjustlikethatasakid,”Markmansaid.“Butanotherthingmightbethatitresemblessomethingyoumighthaveencountered.Thedogmayhaveamopofhairlikeyoursorthesamecuriouslookonitsface.Whateveritis,it’ssomethingthatyourecognize,”headded.Inanotherstudy,publishedin2004,strangersmatchedthedogswiththeirownersthatwerephotographedseparately.“Ourresearchshowedthatpeoplewereabletomatchpicturesofdogsandownersataratehigherthanchance.However,thisonlyworkedwhenthedogwaspurebred(純種的),”saidMichaelRoy,anauthorofthestudy.“Wethinkthisislikelybecausepurebreddogsarepredictableinboththeirlooksandtheirnature.”“Ifyourdecisiongetsdriveninpartbecausethepetfeelsfamiliar,andthathappensbecauseitlooksalittlebitlikeyou,that’snotabadthing,”Markmansaid.“Idon’tthinkpeopleshouldfeelembarrassedthatthatwentintotheirdecisioninsomeways.Ithinkifthat’sgoingtomakeyoulovethepetmore,hey,morepowertoit.”8.Howdoestheauthorintroducethetopic?A.Bycomparingdifferentstudies. B.Bycitingaclassicfilmscene.C.Bypresentingascientifictheory. D.Byprovidinghistoricalbackground.9.Whydopeoplefavorsimilar-lookingdogsaccordingtoMarkman?A.Theyfinditcomfortingandfamiliar.B.They’reinfluencedbychildhoodmemories.C.Theybelievesuchdogsaremorepredictable.D.Theywanttofeelrecognizedbytheirpets.10.WhatcanweinferfromMichaelRoy’sfindings?A.Purebreddogshavemoreconsistentcharacters.B.Peoplecanalwaysidentifydog-ownerpairsaccurately.C.Thereasonbehindmatchsuccesshasbeendiscovered.D.Non-purebreddogsarehardertomatchwiththeirowners.11.Whatdoestheunderlinedphrase“morepowertoit”inparagraph5probablymean?A.Itrequiresmoreenergy. B.Itshouldbediscouraged.C.Itneedsfurtherresearch. D.Itdeservesencouragement.DTheLouisCreekValleyinBritishColumbiaisgreenwithDouglasfirs(花旗松),butJoeGilchrist,afirekeeperand30-yearfirefighter,seesdangerfirst.“Over100yearssinceburningwasbanned,treeshaveovergrown,”heexplains.“Deadtreesandfallenbranchesaddtofuel.Amajorfireiswaiting.”Untilthe1860s,theSecwepemcpeoplewereregularlysettingsmallfiresinspringandfall.Theseburnsclearedundergrowthsafely,preventingcrownfiresthatjumpbetweentreetops.“Megafires(特大火災(zāi))justweren’tpossible,becausetheforestitselfwasbiodiverse,”saysGilchrist.“Itwasn’tasingle-speciesstandoftreesthataretooclosetogether,tooover-aged,andwithlotsoffuelontheground.”Thispracticewascommonacrosspre-ColumbianAmericas.Europeansettlersdescribeditindiariesaswastefulbutnow,expertsseethattheyknewwhattheyweredoing.LoriDaniels,aprofessoroftheUniversityofBritishColumbia,hasmatchedfirescarsontreeringswithnativeoralhistory,findingevidenceoftherepeatedlow-scaleburning.OnetreeinTobaccoPlainssurvived52fires,butfire-scarringsceasedinthe19thcenturywhensettlersbannedtraditionalburning.“AfterWorldWarII,firecontroltechnologyimproved,butforestsbecameweakerasfuelcollected.65%-85%oftoday’streesgrewafternativeburningstopped,”saysDaniels.“Thethickforestsweseeexistbecausefireswerecontrolledfordecades.”Now,climatechangehascreatedaterrifyingnewnormal.Hottertemperatures,drierconditions,andincreasedfuelhaveturnednorthernforestsintofiretraps.In2023,Canadianfiresburnedover37millionacres,releasingabout647millionmetrictonsofcarbondioxide.Someforestsmayneverrecover,andrepeatedbigfirescouldturnthemintograsslands.Worse,northernpermanentfrozensoilholdshugecarbon;asglobalwarmingmeltsit,firestherecanburnformonths,releasingcarbontrappedforthousandsofyearsandpushingEarthtowardaclimatetippingpoint.AsexpertFlanniganwarns,“We’reonadownwardpath.Untilweaddresstherootcause—ourrelianceonfossilfuels—warmingandfireswillworsen.There’snowayaroundit.”12.WhydoesJoeGilchristseedangerfirstintheLouisCreekValley?A.Forestsarebeingcutdown. B.Toomuchfirefuelexists.C.Climatebecomesextremelydry. D.Deadtreesarenotclearedtimely.13.WhatdoesProfessorLoriDaniels’sresearchdemonstrate?A.Nativeburningwasrandomlyarranged.B.Nativeburningburntdownmostoftheforests.C.Nativeburningwasonceaneffectivepractice.D.NativeburningwasrecordedbyEuropeansettlers.14.Whichisamentionedconsequenceoflarge-scaleforestfires?A.Balanceofclimatesystem. B.Controloffuelaccumulation.C.Meltingofpermanentfrozensoil. D.Reductionofforests’carbonstorage.15.Whichisthebesttitleforthetext?A.NativeWisdom:KeytoPreventingForestFiresB.ClimateChange:RootofAllForestDisastersC.FromControlledBurnstoMegafires:AForestCrisisD.FireControlTechnology:ASolutiontoForestFires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)。Thebattleforvictoryinmodernsportisincreasinglyfoughtinthelaboratoryasmuchasonthefield.Cutting-edgematerialssciencehasgivenrisetoagenerationofhigh-techsportswear—fromswimsuitstocyclinggear(裝備)—thatpromisestosaveathletespreciousmilliseconds.____16____However,thisinnovationraceraisesquestionsaboutthefairnessandspiritofsport.Farfromdefendingfairplay,high-techsportswearactuallydamagesit.____17____Athleteswhocanaccesssuchadvancedgeargainadistinctphysicaledgeoverthosewhocannot.Forinstance,aswimsuitmadewithspecialfabricscanreducewaterresistancesignificantly,allowingthewearertoswimfasterwiththesameeffort.Thismeanstheoutcomeofaracemaydependmoreontechnologythanability,whichgoesagainstthebasicprincipleoffairplayinsports.Beyondfairness,thereisacostbarrier.Thelatestgearisoftentooexpensive,affordableonlyfortopprofessionalsorwealthynations.____18____Ayoungrunnerfromadevelopingcountry,racinginstandardkit,competesnotjustagainstanotherathlete,butagainsthugeresearchbudgets.Thisrisksturningsportintoacontestofresourcesratherthanrawtalentandtraining.____19____Whentechnologyisconsideredasthedecisivefactor,itcanchangeanathlete’smindset.Confidencemightbecomeoverlydependentonhavingthe“right”equipment.Thefocusmaygraduallyshiftfrommasteringone’sownbodyandmindtomasteringthetechnologyitself.How,then,shouldsportdealwithtechnology’sever-growingpower?Thesolutionliesnotinrejectingtechnologyoutright,butinstrikingathoughtfulbalance.Sportingbodiesmustestablishandupholdclearrulesthatpreservethecorehumanelementofathleticperformance.____20____A.Technologybuildsupconfidence.BThereisalsoapsychologicalaspect.C.Criticsargueitcreatesanunevenplayingfield.D.Supportersviewthisasfairprogressincompetition.E.Thisensurestechnologyhelps,notreplaces,theathlete.F.Therefore,itiscrucialtostickwithtraditionaltrainingmethods.G.Thus,theraceoftenreflectseconomicpower,notjustathleticskill.第三部分語言運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)完形填空(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)IusedtobelievethatsummersneededtobeextraordinaryandIfeltitwasmyjobasaparenttofillthosemonthswithexcitingtrips.Thisbeliefleftmefeeling____21____everyJune,asI____22____ambitioustravelplansformyfamily.Butlastyearwasdifferent.Withatightbudgetandtoomuchwork,ourusualsummerplanswere____23____.Ipreparedfortheusual____24____frommytwokids.Sureenough,thefirstfewweekswere____25____bytheirfamiliarcriesof“I’mbored.”Butthen,somethingremarkablechanged.Freedfroma____26____schedule,theybegantofilltheirowntime.Mydaughter,whoseldomdrew,tookouthersketchbookandbegandrawingwithgreat____27____.I’dneverseen.Myson,____28____drawntovideogames,startedbuildingafortinthebackyardwithfriends.Iwatchedthembecomemoreresourceful,____29____theirowngamesandnegotiatingrules.Nofamouslandmarksorthrillingrollercoasters—justthe____30____flowofslow-paceddays.This“boring”summerallowedforcreativity,independence,andrestthatourprevioussummersnever____31____.ByAugust’send,Ifeltasenseof____32____Ihadneverexperienced.Thestresswasgone.Mychildrenhadnosouvenirs,buttheyhadasummerofpersonal____33____thatbelongedonlytothem.Ihadgiventhem—andmyself—the____34____tobreatheandtodiscoverthingsforthemselves.That____35____summerturnedouttobeourbestoneyet.21.A.anxious B.content C.refreshed D.awkward22.A.wentover B.gaveup C.tookover D.mappedout23.A.confirmed B.canceled C.discussed D.expanded24.A.greetings B.requests C.complaints D.suggestions25.A.rewarded B.enjoyed C.marked D.rejected26.A.flexible B.random C.boring D.packed27.A.hesitation B.focus C.boredom D.doubt28.A.rarely B.typically C.fortunately D.eventually29.A.inventing B.comparing C.repeating D.observing30.A.rapid B.urgent C.rough D.gentle31.A.wasted B.permitted C.missed D.required32.A.peace B.regret C.loss D.duty33.A.findings B.judgments C.problems D.contributions34.A.courage B.space C.task D.ability35.A.adventurous B.expensive C.unplanned D.eventful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~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。IntheheartofMilan,arestaurantnamedZioZioisdrawinglocalswithanunexpectedyetdelightfulcombination:Sichuan-styleChinesedishes____36____(pair)withItalianwine.Sichuan’sclimateanduseofpeppercornshaveshapedadistinctivepreferencefornumbing,spicyandaromaticflavors,oftenfoundindishesmeant____37____(enjoy)slowly.Dinersareoftensurprisedtofind____38____perfectlytheserich,layeredflavorsmatchItalianwinesandcreateauniqueinterplaybetweenEastandWest.“Fromthestart,wewantedarestaurantforlocals,”sayWangHaoranandZengXiaotang,twoyoungartgraduateswho____39____(found)ZioZioaftercompletingtheirstudiesinItaly.“BypairingChinesedisheswiththeredwinesItalianslove,wehopetoinspirecuriosityaboutnewflavorcombinationsandintroducemorepeopletotherichnessofChina’s____40____(region)foodcultures,”theyexplain.Theirconceptisquicklycatchingon.“Thedisheshereare____41____(absolute)incredible,notthetouristkind,”saysaregularcustomer.Fordecades,Chinesecuisineabroadoftenmeantfriedriceorsweet-and-sourpork.Now,anewgenerationofChineserestaurantownersischangingthat____42____(perceive),withawaveofauthenticspecialtiesspreadingacrossItalyand____43____restofEurope.“Wearedeterminedtostaytrue____44____traditionalflavors,”WangandZengnote.“It’stimetoshowcasemoreofChina’sfoodtraditions,_____45_____(invite)theworldtoseethedepthanddiversityofChineseculture.”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，你校近期成功舉辦了以“工匠精神——當(dāng)傳統(tǒng)遇見未來”為主題的手工藝展。請給你的英國朋友Chris寫一封郵件，內(nèi)容包括：1.介紹展覽作品；2.分享你的感悟。注意：1詞數(shù)80左右；2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。參考詞匯：工匠精神craftsmanspiritDearChris,________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YoursLiHua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。LiamhadspentmostofhishighschoolyearssittingaloneinthebackofhisEnglishclassinDublin.Asastudentwho’dmovedfromScotlandat14,hestillstruggledwithIrishaccentsandhesitatedtospeakup—afraidofmixingupidiomsormispronouncingwords.“TheyprobablythinkI’mstupid,”he’dthinktohimself,staringathistextbookwhiletheclassdiscussedpoetry.Mr.Hale,hisEnglishteacher,noticed.ThemanwouldoftenlingerbyLiam’sdeskafterclass,leavingstickynoteswithquotes:“Courageisnottheabsenceoffear,butactinganyway.”O(jiān)neTuesdayafternoon,heaskedLiamtostay,holdinganoticeinhishand.“AstudentwritingworkshopwillbehostedinEdinburghnextmonth—authorsfromallovertheUKwillbethere.Ithoughtyoumightwanttojoin,”hesaid,hisvoicesoftbutfirm.Liam’shandstightened.Edinburgh—threehoursfromhome,fullofstrangerswhospoke“proper”English,andaworkshopwherehe’dhavetosharehiswriting.“I...Idon’tknow,”hewhispered.“WhatifImessup?Whatifmystoriesareterrible?”Mr.Haleleanedagainsthisdesk,fo