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临沂一中校本部2023级阶段性检测英语答案 2025.3.22 1-5ABACB 6-10CBCAB 11-15ABCCB 16-20 CAACB 21-25ABBCA 26-30 BCDAD 31-35 CDDCB 36-40 FECBD 41-45 CDBAB 46-50CDCAD 51-55 BDACB 56. challenging 57. itself 58. and 59. sources 60. which 61. to 62. learning 63. be forgiven 64. hesitation 65. significantly 第一节 A Chinese Painting Class for Exchange Students Aimed at introducing international students to the rich cultural heritage of Chinese art and to foster cross cultural exchange, a Chinese painting class for exchange students has been set up in our school recently and has been well-received. In the class, exchange students are taught various traditional Chinese painting techniques such as ink wash painting and the use of traditional brushes and rice paper. Moreover, they are exposed to various styles of Chinese paintings through appreciating masterpieces. This initiative is of great significance as it not only provides exchange students with a unique cultural experience but also promotes mutual appreciation. By participating in this class, they can gain a deeper insight into Chinese culture and build lasting friendships with their peers. 第二节(满分25分) Right then, Henry sensed my embarrassment. He immediately came to my aid. He pulled up my skirt and skillfully tied the drawstring with a beautiful knot. When I saw what Henry did for me, something deep in my mind began to change. It seemed as if my cold heart began to melt slowly and my annoyance at him gradually gave way to guilt. I regretted having treated him as a stranger. While my mind was wandering, our performance time came. It turned out a great success,thunderous applause filling the whole theatre. After the performance, I found Henry and tapped him-on the arm gratefully. “Thanks,” I said with a grateful smile on my face. I had to admit that but for his timely help, I would have been extremely embarrassed. Without his knotting skill, the performance would have been quite different. “NOT a problem. You are my sister,” he grinned innocently, saying humorously.Surrounded by the cheerful atmosphere,I felt a flood of warmth of a big family. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to have a new person in my corner of the world after all. 听力原文 (Text 1) W: Tony, can you get me some drawing pencils from the art shop when you' re in town? M: OK, but you' ll have to remind me where it is. I' ve only been there once. W: No problem. (Text 2) W: John, how do you like Mrs. Grant? M: She never seems to smile. I wonder why she's so serious all the time. W: Yeah,I agree. But Mr. Grant is easygoing. He loves telling jokes. (Text 3) W: Excuse me, sir. Is there a bank near here? M: Yes. Go up Pine Street for three blocks. Then turn right at Third Avenue. You' ll see it next to a new restaurant.(Text 4) W: Oh, nice! Is that new? M: Well, it's second-hand, but it's new to me. Well, it's faster than my old car and more comfortable, but it's more expensive to run it. (Text 5) W: How can I help you? M: Well, I'm looking for a case that has wheels so that I won't have to carry it. W: How about this one? M: It's a little big, and I was hoping to buy one that has a longer handle so that I can pull it. (Text 6) W: Hello, please have a seat. So, what can I do for you? M: Well, I' ve had an accident and I' ve hurt my back. I was lifting some heavy things out of the car when it happened. W: I see. Lie down on the bed over there. I' ll take a look. M:OK. W: Right, well, I don't think it's anything serious, but you mustn't lift anything heavy for the next few days. You need to take some medicine. Just go to the next door to get some. M:OK. Thanks. (Text 7) W: Guess what I just read in the news? M: What's that? W: It's about a boy called Jake. He's on a nine-month backpacking trip around Southeast Asia! M: That sounds cool! W: Yeah! According to the article, he started in Bangkok five months ago and has traveled through Cambodia,Vietnam, and Laos. It says here that he has raised thousands of pounds for WaterAid. M: Wow, that's impressive! (Text 8) M: Hi, Sophie. W: Oh. Hi, William. This is a good music shop. Before it opened,I had to ask my mum to buy me what I wanted in Birmingham because there wasn't a good shop here. M: Your mum went all the way to Birmingham to buy what you wanted? It's far from here! W: Not really. She works there. Well, I don't enjoy going to the city center. I find it a bit big, so I get anxious about losing my way. M: I can go with you next time. Oh, that CD you had in your hand when I came in … Are you going to buy it? W: Yes. Why? M:I have one. You can borrow mine. Why not buy a different one of the same singer? W: Well ... That's what I really want. M: Well, here you are then. Happy birthday! I' ve just bought it for you. W: Oh, thank you. But my birthday is next Friday. What a surprise! M:I planned to show you next Thursday. But now, I have to give it to you to stop you buying it. (Text 9) M: Hello, Ms Brown. I want to check some of the details about our school trip. W: Ah, yes. You were absent when I went through the trip with the rest of the class. Okay. What do you want to know? M: Well, we' re flying to London next Friday at six, but I'm not sure when to be at the airport. W: The airline says you should be there two hours before the flight. Since we’ ll be checking in as a large group, we won't need the full two hours. Let's say ninety minutes before the plane takes off. We' ll be arriving in London at seven. M: So it' ll still be early morning. W: That's right. We' ll go straight to the Capital Park Hotel and rest for two hours. We' ll be taking it easy the first day, so I' ve just planned two visits: Madame Tussauds before lunch, and after that, the Tower of London. M: Okay. And then the next day? W: Sorry, I don't have time to go through each day in detail now. You can come to see me at lunchtime and I' ll give you a copy of the complete timetable. M:OK. Thanks, Ms Brown. (Text 10) The Voices Foundation is a music education organization. Its founder, Suzi Digby, believes that teaching children to sing is the best way to introduce them to music. “Playing a musical instrument is difficult. And the majority of children usually give up halfway, but everyone has a voice,” she says. Suzi’ s inspiration for starting the organization came when she was travelling in Hungary. “People there believe that a child’ s development benefits from music education. It has a significant effect on other skills, like communication and listening skills, “she recalls. Suzi believes that if children get enjoyment from singing, they are more likely to learn an instrument well.Therefore, the organization aims to provide music education that not only teaches children to sing but also develops their love for music. Today, we are honored to have Suzi join our program. She’ ll discuss the great influence of her work on music education. Let's welcome Suzi! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 临沂一中校本部2023级阶段性检测 英 语 2025. 3.22 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man help the woman do? A. Buy some pencils. B. Book a drawing course. C. Find the art shop 2. What does the woman think of Mr. Grant? A. He's serious. B. He's funny. C. He's shy. 3. What is the man doing? A. Giving directions. B. Making a reservation.C. Opening a bank account. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A house. B. A runner. C. A car. 5. Where are the speakers probably? A. In an office. B. In a shop. C. In a gallery. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料， 回答第6、7题。 6. What was the man doing when the accident happened? A. Sleeping. B. Driving the car. C. Carrying things. 7. What will the man probably do next? A. Have a rest. B. Get the medicine. C. Go for a check-up. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How long is Jake's backpacking trip around Southeast Asia? A. Five months. B. Seven months. C. Nine months. 9. What has Jake done during the trip? A. He's raised money. B. He's reported some news. C. He's written articles. 听第8段材料，回答第10至 13题。 10. How does the man feel about the action of the woman's mom at first? A. Moved. B. Surprised. C. Excited. 11. Why does the woman dislike visiting the city center? A. She's afraid of getting lost. B. She finds it too crowded. C. She thinks it's time-consuming. 12. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Prepare a map. B. Buy another CD. C. Contact the singer. 13. When is the woman's birthday? A. Next Wednesday. B. Next Thursday. C. Next Friday. 听第9段材料， 回答第14至 17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Guide and tourist. C. Teacher and student. 15. When will the speakers arrive at the airport at the latest? At 4:00. B. At 4:30. C. At 6:00. 16. Where will the speakers visit after lunch on the first day in London? A. Hyde Park. B. Madame Tussauds. C. The Tower of London. 17. Why will the man meet the woman at lunchtime? A. To take a copy of the timetable. B. To discuss the travel plan. C. To confirm information. 听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。 18. What does Suzi think children should be taught to do first to learn music? A. Sing. B. Perform in concerts. C. Play musical instruments. 19. What inspired Suzi to found The Voices Foundation? A. A performance. B. A lesson. C. A trip. 20. Who is the speaker probably? A. A musician. B. A host. C. A teacher. 第二部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题:每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A London Shows Back to the Future Adelphi Theatre, London ★Offer: Exclusive(专属的) Prices Valid(有效的) Monday-Friday and select Saturday & Sunday to12 December 2024.Book by 31 October. You' ll be transported back to the future in this show, packed full of incredible special effects, and knockout performances. This exciting musical comedy brings the 1985 blockbuster film(大片) and pop culture phenomenon to life. Performance dates: Booking to 27 July 2025 Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes, including intervals(休息时间) Title of show Southwa rk Playhouse Borough, London It started as a last-minute entry to a festival and became a Broadway phenomenon thanks to the internet. It follows two struggling writers who are trying to come up with a unique idea for a new musical to submit to a theatre festival. Finally, they decide to write about what they know best the process of writing a musical! Performance dates:14 November 2024-30 November 2024 Running time:90 minutes, no intervals & no re-entry Clueless A New Musical Trafalgar Theatre, London It is a new musical comedy based on the hit coming-of-age teen movie Clueless.This fun, wonderful show features brilliant new songs by famous singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, and lyrics by Grammy winner Glenn Slater. Performance dates: 15 February 2025-14 June 2025 Running time: To be confirmed Oliver! Gielgud Theatre, London Oliver!, based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, will be staged in a fully reconceived (重新构思的) new production. It is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever popular story of the boy who asked for more. Performance dates:14 December 2024-28 September 2025 Running time:2 hours 40 minutes, including intervals 21. What is the last date for booking the special discount tickets of Back to the Future? A.31 Oct 2024. B.12 Dec 2024. C.27 July 2025. D.31 Oct 2025. 22. What do we know about Title of Show? A. Its running time includes intervals. B. It's a story about the creation of a musical. C. It hit big on Broadway before online fame. D. Its performance can continue into 2025. 23. Where should you go if you want to watch a musical about youth and growth? A. Adelphi Theatre. B. Trafalgar Theatre. C. Gielgud Theatre. D. Southwa rk Playhouse Borough. B I never used to think of myself as a liar. I always saw myself as an honest person.The only time I'd ever shift from the truth was to protect someone' s feelings. “But that wasn't really lying, "I would tell myself. “It was an act of kindness!” And then I had a therapy session(一次治疗), where I realised that all of this was actually people-pleasing behaviour and it turned out I was a productive liar. Not only that, but according to my therapist, by constantly hiding my true feelings to protect those I loved, I was blocking them from ever getting to know the real me and creating true closeness. I knew something had to change. So, in that moment, I promised I would never tell another lie again. Not a single one. Even a white lie. It was particularly hard at the start. It would take me hours to reply to a“do you fancy a coffee?” text when my answer was" no. " But gradually, I realised I didn't actually know what they wanted to hear, and I never had done at all. Because more often than not, I'd cancel friends' plans and instead of being disappointed, they'd be thrilled, replying:“Oh great, I wasn't feeling up to it either!” By telling the truth, I wasn't, as I had falsely believed before, pushing people away until I was left completely alone (my greatest fear). If anything, I was becoming closer to those I really connected with, and gently letting go of those I didn't. Some did initially struggle because they weren't used to my honesty. But slowly, people began to express their gratitude for my new found honesty. Complete honesty isn't for the faint-hearted(胆怯的) - - I' ve had to face my greatest fears and feel the shame, guilt and discomfort that arise from having difficult conversations but it's one of the greatest joys I have ever discovered. 24. What did the author think of her lying at first? A. It was widely accepted. B. It was born out of job necessity. C. It was a considerate gesture. D. It was a barrier to her doing good. 25. When did the author decide to make a change? A. During a therapy session. B. After failing to please herself. C. After meeting a productive liar. D. During an emotional talk with a loved one. 26. What was the false belief the author used to hold according paragraph 4? A. Avoiding the truth can ease fear B. Truth-telling would lead to loneliness. C. She needn't be honest with those she disagrees with. D. She needn't struggle with those she doesn't understand. 27. What would be the best title for this text? A. Pleasing others to overcome fear B. The art of telling white lies C. The journey to total honesty D. Finding closeness through silence C When artificial sweeteners entered the U. S. market in the 1950s, food manufacturers(生产商) made a big claim that they could satisfy the American sweet tooth without the negative health effects —— and calories—— of sugar. Today, artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes (代糖) have become common in the food supply, showing up in many products including diet sodas, sliced bread and low-sugar yogurts—— not to mention your morning coffee. In one 2022 review of 12 clinical trials, most lasting six months or less,researchers concluded that substituting sugar-sweetened drinks with low-or no-calorie sweetened drinks could lead to some weight loss —— about two to three pounds, on average—— in adults who are overweight and who have (or are at risk for) diabetes(糖尿病). But longer-term studies on sugar substitutes have found no weight loss benefits,and even some harms. For this reason, the World Health Organization recommended in 2023 that people avoid using sugar substitutes for weight control or better health,citing research that linked them to greater risks of health concerns like Type 2diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity(肥胖) and earlier death. Enough research has raised concerns about sugar substitutes. Too much sugar, on the other hand, is unquestionably harmful to health, Dr. Eran Elinav said, with research linking it to greater risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 25 grams of sugar per day, and men no more than 36 grams per day. A 12-ounce can of Coca - Cola contains 39 grams of sugar. Given those known harms, it's better to choose artificially sweetened drinks like diet sodas over regular ones if you drink them every day, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian said. But, he added, the goal is to reduce your consumption of both over the long term. Dr. Maya Vadiveloo agreed, recommending ways to gradually reduce both added sugars and sugar substitutes in your diet. “To cut back on regular or diet sodas, you might try seltzer(塞尔兹碳酸水) sweetened with a small amount of fruit juice,” she said. “Or instead of buying sweetened yogurt, try topping plain yogurt with fruit and a little honey.” 28. What did the U. S. food manufacturers mean by their claim? A. Americans' love for sweets would not weaken. B. Artificial sweeteners would replace sugar soon. C. Sugar substitutes could contribute to daily energy needs. D. Artificial sweeteners had no harmful effects on human health. 29. What did the World Health Organization recommend in 2023? A. Not using sugar substitutes for weight loss. B. Including more overweight adults in future clinical trials. C. Conducting long-term studies on sugar substitutes. D. Having no-calorie drinks instead of sugar-sweetened drinks. 30. Why does the author mention Coca-Cola in paragraph 5? A. To indicate it is closely related to many diseases. B. To reveal it is one of the most popular drinks in the U. S. C. To prove men consume more Coca-Cola than women daily. D. To illustrate the high sugar content in regular drinks. 31. What do Dr. Vadiveloo's words in the last paragraph show? A. Her interests. B. Her concerns. C. Her suggestions. D. Her expectations. D Repair Cafés,a concept founded in Amsterdam in 2009 by Martine Postma, are exactly what they sound like: a place where locals can sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee or tea while they have their toaster oven fixed by someone who is skilled at working with small appliances. Also these community hubs(中心) function as friendly and supportive places for folks in possession of broken consumer goods to build confidence and try fixing the items themselves. Whether passing off an in-need-of-repair item to more experienced hands or opting to go the fix-it-yourself route , the end goal of repair cafés is to curb waste by keeping fixable items out of landfills(垃圾填埋场) and in circulation(使用) for as long as possible. It took time for Postma’ s concept of fighting against throwaway culture to catch on outside of the famously pragmatic(务实的) boundaries of the Netherlands. But as The New York Times reports, nearly a decade later, repair cafés can be found everywhere in large numbers. Today, there are roughly 1,100 repair cafés—— some pop-up establishments, others more permanent—— found in nearly 30 countries. The Amsterdam-based Repair Café Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit in which Postma is still actively involved, serves as a sort of resource-heavy mother ship for the movement and works to promote and provide guidance to the new repair cafés popping up across the globe. John Wackman, a Hudson Valley resident who launched a repair café in the Ulster County village of New Paltz, explains that the types of repairs performed at individual cafés throughout the region depend largely on the availability of local volunteer talent. For example, the New Paltz café features a“repair person with a national reputation as a doll expert.” So someone with a Madame Alexander doll in need of repairing living across the river in Rhinebeck, for example, will likely want to make the short trip to New Paltz instead of visiting the repair café in their own community. Many items carry deep meaning for the owner, and indeed there are laughter and tears of joy at repair cafés. Feelings of gratitude are strong. And those who make the repairs feel equally satisfied. 32. What kind of atmosphere do repair cafés typically create? A. Competitive. B. Conventional. C. Formal and professional. D. Welcoming and supportive. 33. What does the underlined word" curb" in paragraph 2 mean? A. Mask B. Exchange. C. Distinguish. D. Prevent. 34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The doubts about Postma's idea. B. The practical attitude of Dutchmen. C. The growth of the Repair Café movement. D. The types of repair cafés around the world. 35. What determines the types of repairs offered at each cafe? A. The special focus of the cafés. B. The specific skills of the volunteers. C. The needs of surrounding residents. D. The availability of tools and materials. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The main problem with having popular hobbies is an obligation to engage in the current trends that are taking place within a hobby’ s target audience. Moreover, the hobby may feel restrictive and controlled by social media. 36 Finding a niche(小众的) hobby may seem difficult but it is important. Having a niche hobby, such as making jewelry, foraging, or bookbinding, can be even more rewarding than a“popular” hobby. Designing, discovering, or creating something you’re proud of is satisfying and an effective way to spend your time. 37 Niche hobbies are hobbies that are just for you because they aren't widely documented. This means that you don't have to compare the outcomes of your hobby with others’. 38 With less popular hobbies, there is no“right” way to enjoy the pastime, the hobby may be up to interpretation and each person can add their own style and distinctive flavor to it. I have been a gymnast for almost nine years and no other sport will ever compare to it. The pure determination I experience when attempting new skills is an unmatched passion. Specialized hobbies have many advantages. For example, if you fancy flower pressing, you can preserve flowers that have been gifted to you by someone. 39Creating products results in a sense of satisfaction and victory, meaning your hard work has paid off. 40 Creating a small business based on an uncommon interest or hobby could fill a potential gap in the market. Whether it's creating personalized scrapbooks or designing complex wood carvings, your niche hobby could be profitable. A. Beginning a hobby doesn't have to be a big investment. B. And as a result, you can maintain meaningful memories. C. Therefore, the stress of starting a new hobby is decreased. D. Furthermore, niche hobbies can even lead to profitability. E. And your unmatched love for your hobby can help to shape your identity. F. However, with a niche hobby, you can define the hobby based on what it means to you. G. Finding friends sharing your unique hobby can encourage long-term friendships to be formed. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I have always been a“dog person”. So when two coworkers found a tiny kitten (小猫) near our office building and asked me to 41 him, I agreed, 42 .“Only temporarily (临时地),” I said. The kitten was three months old when I brought him home. I named him Bonaparte. I knew I would 43 cat litter (猫砂) and some cat food. I made my 44 and returned to find his small face softened at the sight of me. Something inside me 45 . “Don't get 46 ,” I told myself. “It's only temporary.” I took him to the vet(兽医) the next day. I announced in the waiting room that I was 47 a cat in need of a permanent home. Meanwhile, It tried not to 48 the warm feeling I got as I felt him purring(打呼噜) in my arms. Several months went by with no 49 to my“Cat Needs Good Home” posters.During those months, he slept with me. His body always touched mine. I had never known cats could be so 50 . When Bonaparte was two, he was deathly ill for three months at the vet's. There were those cold nights that I had to 51 without him. The hole in my heart left by the 52 was great. The vet decided Bonaparte needed a surgery, without any guarantee for 53 . It was his last and only chance. 54 , Bonaparte came through and recovered. Today he is six. Every night, as he climbs into bed with me and 55 his body so closely,I am filled with love again. 41. A. tap B. check C. adopt D. amuse 42. A. unfairly B. indirectly C. independently D. unwillingly 43. A. receive B. need C. hate D. share 44. A. purchases B. contributions C. records D. promises 45. A. escaped B. shifted C. mattered D. repeated 46. A. annoyed B. bored C. attached D. concerned 47. A. declaring forB. counting on C. showing off D. looking after 48. A. hide B. expect C. notice D. lose 49. A. responses B. appeals C. applications D. limits 50. A. proud B. brave C. sensitive D. loving 51. A. look for B. get through C. depend on D. make out 52. A. confusion B. doubt C. curiosity D. loneliness 53. A. survival B. service C. progress D. opportunity 54. A. Basically B. Honestly C. Fortunately D. Personally 55. A. equips B. positions C. cleans D. observes 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第二节 语法填空 (10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) In the ever-changing world of linguistics (语言学), it can sometimes be 56. (challenge) to keep up with new words. The online dictionary,Merriam-Webster.com, has attempted to keep 57. (it) up to date, adding 200 new words 58. phrases to its database. “Our lexicographers (词典编纂者) monitor a huge range of 59. (source) to select which words and definitions to add,” said Peter Sokolowski, editor for Merriam-Webster. “From academic journals to social media, these give us a very wide-ranging view of the English language.” The new additions include words from the world of science and nature, like “spotted lanternfly,” 60. is defined in part as“a hemipteran insect ... that has been introduced to the United States where it is considered invasive(入侵的).” One might also find the definition for the phrase “ touch grass,” which Merriam-Webster defines as:“to participate in normal activities in the real world especially as opposed 61. online experiences and interactions.” However,after 62. (learn) the definition of the spotted lanternfly, one could 63. (forgive) for a bit of 64. (hesitate) around too much nature. “We continuously encounter new ways of describing the world around us, and the dictionary is a record of those changes,” said Merriam-Webster President Gregory Barlow. Today's lexicon differs 65. (significant) from yesteryear's, especially in the age of social media, where fashionable regional phrases can easily cross digital borders. 第四部分：写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华，最近你校为交换生成立的国画班反响较好。请你为校英文报写一篇相关报道， 内容包括： 1.办班目的； 2.教学内容； 3.活动意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Chinese Painting Class for Exchange Students 第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短 文。 I was in my room, unwilling to head to the community theatre with“my brother”Henry. He was just adopted by my parents recently. I was not in the mood for being onstage with him. “Kristie, come here,” my mom called. Following her voice, I found her outside the bathroom, holding a wet book. She gave the book a shake. “Henry’ s book was in the bathtub. Did you put it there? ” She glared at me—— something she never did before Henry came to our home. I didn't wet his book on purpose. Tears of hurt clouded my eyes. Worse still, she promised to buy him a new copy. My heart ached.Henry was stealing my mother's love. He was ruining my life. Meanwhile, Henry was just nearby, absorbed in working on a complicated rope knot(绳结) as usual. Why did a boy like him do the girly work? Far from manly! Soon, it was time to have to set off for the community theatre. As Henry walked ahead of us to the car, my mom took me aside and said in a low voice, “It's the first time for Henry to be onstage. Be kind to him, Honey.” I nodded but sighed. Being kind didn't use to be hard. But after Henry moved in, everything felt different. The theatre used to be a special place for my parents and me. With Henry involved, it didn't seem so special any more. Finally, it was our stage time. My heart beat wildly. I forgot my annoyance at Henry for a while. As we kids lined up, ready to act out our short play, I realized how loosely I had tied the drawstring(束带) on my skirt. Sure enough, my skirt began to drop. Laughter from the audience could be heard, and even though I was wearing shorts under my skirt, I could feel my face burst into flames. However, my hands were full. If only someone could help me out! 注意：续写词数应为 150 左右。 Right then, Henry sensed my embarrassment. After the performance, I found Henry and tapped him on the arm gratefully. 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$