参考答案：
1--5 CBCBA 6--10 BAACB 11--15BCABA 16--20 ACABC
21．B 22．C 23．D 24.C 25、B 26、A 27、A
28．D 29．C 30．C 31．B
32.A 33.A 34.B 35.D
【答案】36. C 37. F 38. A 39. E 40. G
完型：41-45 DACCB 46-50 AABDD 51-55 CABDC
【答案】
56．an 57．to make 58．has grown 59．allowing 60．which 61．that 62．were listed 63．in 64．diversity 65．responsibly
Dear students,
Our annual autumn outing, with the theme of “Learning through Labor”, will be held at the practical training base on October 20th.
The main purpose is to enhance our understanding of the importance of labor, with hands-on activities carefully arranged. It will not only be a fun day out but also an opportunity for personal growth. Please gather at the school gate before 8 that day. Remember to bring comfortable clothes, water, and some snacks. Also,make sure to obey the rules and guidelines.
Sincerely hope that all of you will actively participate in this event. Let us embrace the spirit of labor and make this outing a memorable one!
The Students’ Union
October,11th
【答案】参考范文(一):
Paragraph 1: Seeing this, the neighbors came to Hank’s rescue. One neighbor donated a can of sardines, hoping it might attracted the hungry cat to come down. Another neighbor brought a tall ladder, which unfortunately proved still too short. With Hank stuck in the tree for a prolonged time, Bushong’s worries mounted. When Lydia whose tree Hank had climbed, talked about how her sister got her cat down from a tree, Bushong decided to try it at once. Together they produced a system of pulleys(滑轮)and lifted a basket with some of Hank’s favorite things up to him. To their excitement Hank jumped into it.
Paragraph 2: Once on the ground Bushong picked Hank into her arms holding him close. Hank was still trembling with fear. The kind neighbor offered the can of sardines. The starving cat licked the can clean and then settled comfortably in his owner’s arms purring enthusiastically. Seeing this, all the neighbors present smiled with relief. Bushong said, with gratitude welling up in her heart, “I feel good living in such a friendly neighborhood. It gave me hope when Hank was in trouble.” Hanks adventure taught us a lesson about neighbors helping neighbors.
参考范文(二):
Paragraph 1: Seeing this, the neighbors came to Hank’s rescue. They comforted Bushong and started their rescue action. One neighbor hit a basin to make some noise attracting the Hank’s attention. Another one brought a ladder but proved to be a failure since the tree was too tall. Everyone seemed at wits’ end. Suddenly a tower crane which belonged to a construction company nearby came to rescue. The driver lifted the crane to get close to Hank. Scared but trying to be rescued, Hank finally jumped into it and then was transported to the ground.
Paragraph 2: Once on the ground, Bushong picked Hank into her arms holding him close. She was still upset for the previous scene. Only holding her beloved pet in arms could she really be comforted. With teary eyes, she expressed her gratitude to the people who attended the rescue work. All cheered. They clapped their hands for this great rescue. With all the efforts from the neighbors, Hank was successfully rescued. The victory belonged to the whole community. It was their help and love that made the rescue a miracle of humanity.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了75岁的Bushong养了一只猫Hank，一天当她回到家中时，发现猫不见了，经过寻找，她发现猫被困在树上。她打电话求助消防部门，但消防部门拒绝提供帮助，她打电话给一家建筑公司租用脚手架，却被告知必须提前48天预定设备，看到这一切，邻居们决定提供帮助。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“看到这一幕，邻居们纷纷赶来救Hank。”可知，第一段可描写邻居们如何帮助救援Hank。
②由第二段首句内容“一到地上，Bushong就把Hank抱在怀里，紧紧地抱着。”可知，第二段可描写Hank得救后，Bushong的感受和感悟。
2.续写线索：帮助救援——想方设法——成功救援——Bushong仍然害怕——舒服躺在主人怀里——Bushong感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.吸引：attract/draw/appeal to
②.决定：decide to do/make a decision to
③.提供：offer/provide/supply
情绪类
①.兴奋的：to their excitement /show one’s excitement /excitedly
②.感激地：with gratitude /show one’s gratitude/be grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1]. When Lydia whose tree Hank had climbed, talked about how her sister got her cat down from a tree, Bushong decided to try it at once.（由when引导的时间状语从句和whose引导的限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]. It gave me hope when Hank was in trouble.（由when引导的时间状语从句）大石桥市高级中学高三年级上学期 12月质量检测
英语学科试卷
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 is the man's nationality
A. Thai. B. Singaporean. C. Malaysian.
2. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a weekend trip.
B. To make a reservation.
C. To offer an apology.
3. How will the woman get to the animal park
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Moving house. B. Planning a party. C. Buying a present.
5. What day is it today
A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.
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。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 is the boy interested in
A. The strawberry pudding. B. The chocolate pudding. C. The butter pudding.
7. What will the boy do next
A. Leave the shop. B. Compare the prices. C. Buy some dessert.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman's house. B. At a coffee shop. C. At a park.
9. Who gave the woman the cat
A. Her friend. B. Her brother. C. Her aunt.
10. What pet does the man have
A. A dog. B. A tortoise. C. A parrot.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
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11. How does the woman sound at first
A. Excited. B. Curious. C. Uninterested.
12. What does the man invite the woman to do this Saturday
A. Meet his friends. B. Go out of town. C. Watch a game.
13. When will the speakers meet this Saturday
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 1:30 p. m. C. At 2:00 p. m.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至17题。
14. How did Lucy feel about living with the woman
A. Very delighted. B. Terribly dissatisfied. C. A bit unhappy.
15. What is the man's first complaint about the woman
A. The way she switches off the TV.
B. The toilet cleaner she uses.
C. The loud music she plays.
16. What is the woman going to do tomorrow
A. Do some shopping. B. See a movie. C. Talk to the old lady.
17. What does the man want the woman to do in the end
A. Clean the floor. B. Take a bath. C. Make dinner.
听第10段材料, 回答第 18至 20题。
18. Where does David Gale work
A. At an eco-architecture firm.
B. In a newspaper office.
C. At a phone company.
19. What does Dominic Littlewood advise people to do
A. Buy soft pillows for a good night's sleep.
B. Put the phone in a saucer when charging it.
C. Avoid sending messages before bedtime.
20. Why don't experts at PC Advisor advocate charging the phone overnight
A. It may interfere with people's sleep.
B. It can pose a major fire risk.
C. It's bad for the battery.
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)
A
2023 Illustration Competition
Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition, most respected and
admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Selected by distinguished professionals, the
winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on
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, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a
professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award certificate.
Communication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning
places you in the highest ranks of your industry.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may
originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB．GIF images may
be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category Single illustration Series of illustrations
Books (covers, jackets,
$ 40 $ 80 (limit of 5)
etc.)
Motion (media for films,
$ 90 $ 180 (limit of 3)
videos, etc.)
$ 20 (Image) $ 40(Images, limit of 5)
Student Work
$ 45 (Video) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3)
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be
charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.
21．What will the winner attain
A．A tailor-made award certificate.
B．Wide recognition in the profession.
C．A bonus from Communication Arts.
D．Exposure to distinguished works.
22．Which of the following is unfit for the competition
A．A newly produced motion entry.
B．A series for covers of three illustrations.
C．A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB．
D．A student work from Uganda with English depictions.
23．How much should be charged for a series of four cover illustrations submitted on Jan. 25, 2024
A．$ 80. B．$ 90. C．$ 110. D．$ 120.
B
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A few days ago, my husband, Russ, and I lost our house of 28 years to a California wild fire.
On that night, we had to leave our house and sleep in the back seat of our Ford. The next
morning, we had to drive three and a half hours to find a hotel that had an available room. Only later,
in the local newspaper, did we see photographs of the destruction. Our house had been consumed by
the fire along with most of our neighborhood.
How are we going to rebuild after this I thought, rounding a corner in the sidewalk on my walk
back to the hotel. Is it even possible
I noticed something up ahead—a pair of nickels, shining like precious jewels. They were just
nickels, but they somehow felt special. I bent down and picked them up. If these were lucky coins, I
could use all the luck I could get.
A few days later, I made a trip to the store to buy essentials. The enormous task of replacing
everything we’d lost put a heavy weight on me. I was about to leave when I felt the urge to stop and
turn my head to the right. I could hardly believe it—there on nickela shelf, was a nickel! Okay,
maybe this is more than luck, I thought and put the nickel in my pocket.
I told myself that I had found the nickels just by chance. Then I found one next to my plate at a
restaurant—on Thanksgiving, no less, when I was missing our house more than ever. It seemed that a
nickel appeared whenever my spirits plummeted.
Whenever I reached my breaking point, I’d find another nickel. In the grass at the park, or near
the tire of my car in a parking lot. Once, my change for a quick lunch was given entirely in nickels.
“I’m sorry,” the cashier said. “It’s all we have.”
It’s all I needed!
One day, I was sitting at the desk when my phone rang. It was a real-estate agent I’d been
working with.
“I have a new listing,” she said.
“When can we see it ”
A few hours later, Russ and I were following the agent down the driveway toward the house.
I didn’t think long. Because there in the driveway, …
24.After the wild fire, the couple ________.
A. saved precious items from the burned down house
B. took some photos of the destruction
C. lived in their car for one night
D. could hardly afford their Thanksgiving dinner
25.What does the underlined word “plummeted” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A. Remained. B. Sank. C. Changed. D. Strengthened.
26.What did the found nickels mean to the author
A. Hope during challenging times. B. Luck for the foreseeable future.
C. Signs of a huge fortune to come. D. Reminders of what had happened.
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27.Which would be the best ending for the passage
A. I spotted a flash of silver in the sun, two nickels, both heads up.
B. I found an old nickel, which seemed to tell a story from the past.
C. I saw a mysterious locked box, and thought perhaps it was full of nickels.
D. I looked up and imagined something on a cloud, a giant nickel, just for me.
C
Animal appear to predict earthquakes by sensing electricity in the air — the first study to find
reliable evidence of the phenomenon has shown.
Cameras revealed an “amazing” drop in the number of animals up to 23 days before a major
quake hit their rainforest home at Yanachaga National Park in Peru. Lead scientist Dr Rachel Grant,
from Anglia Ruskin University, said, “The results showed that just before the earthquake, animals’
activity dropped right down.”
On a normal day the cameras placed around Yanachaga National Park record between 5 and 15
animals. But in the 23 days before the earthquake, the number of animals dropped to five or fewer
per day. No animals were photographed at all on five of the seven days immediately before the
quake.
Another study showed that animal activity remained normal in the park over a different period
when seismic (地震的 ) activity was low. Co-author, professor Friedemann Freund, said, “The
cameras were located at an altitude of 900 meters. If air ionization occurred, the animals would
escape to the valley below, where there were fewer positive ions ( 离子). With their ability to sense
their environment, animals can help us understand small changes that occur before major
earthquakes.”
Other evidence suggested that before the earthquake, the air around the high mountain sites
filled with positive ions that can be produced when rocks are placed under stress. Positive ions have
been known to cause ill effects in humans as well as animals. Scientists believe the animals were
made to feel uncomfortable by the positive ions, leading them to avoid the area. They are thought to
have escaped to lower ground, where the air was less ionized. The findings may help experts develop
better short-term seismic forecasts.
28．How did scientists conduct the study
A．By explaining the positive ion phenomenon.
B．By observing animals in high mountains.
C．By comparing different animals’ habits.
D．By analyzing images of animals they obtained.
29．What can be inferred from animal activity before earthquakes
A．The activity of animals and earthquakes is consistent.
B．Earthquake warnings can be detected in lower places.
C．The ground at a lower altitude is less ionized.
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D．Cameras normally record more animals per day.
30．What can we learn from the text
A．The findings make for accurate seismic forecast.
B．Positive ions make humans and animals depressed.
C．Animals tend to be uneasy with more positive ions.
D．All the animals remain abnormal before the earthquake.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Negative Influence of Positive Ions.
B．Animals’ Behavior Before Earthquakes.
C．Ions’ Destruction to the Environment.
D．Creatures’Ability to Predict Earthquakes.
D
A Danish company named Too Good To Go has been working to combat food waste in the
United States and around the world. In the U. S., more than a third of food produced goes uneaten,
contributing to environmental issues. Too Good To Go addresses this problem by partnering with
restaurants to sell their end-of-day leftovers at discounts, typically ranging from 60% to 80% off.
The app of the same name, which started in Denmark in 2015, has expanded to 17 countries and
multiple U. S. cities, including New York, Phoenix, and Seattle, with Los Angeles proving to be one
of its most successful markets. The company is now looking to expand its footprint in the southeast.
While the cost savings for customers and businesses are significant, the primary focus of Too
Good To Go is reducing food waste, which is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The
app allows users to track their environmental impact by displaying the electricity and carbon
emissions prevented through their purchases. To date, the app claims to have saved over 250 million
meals, making a substantial impact.
Food waste contributes to climate change in several ways, including the emission of methane gas
from rotting food in landfills, the resources used to grow the food, and the energy expended in food
transportation and preparation. Too Good To Go estimates that its efforts are equal to taking about
135, 000 cars off the road for a year, and it plays a crucial role in addressing the approximately 6%
of total greenhouse gas emissions caused by food loss and waste in the U. S.
Alexandria Coari, the vice president of food waste nonprofit ReFED, recognizes the potential of
apps like Too Good To Go. She believes that they have the capacity to reduce the carbon emissions
equal to 870, 000 cars in a year, positioning them as one of the top 10 solutions to combating food
waste and climate change.
While the app has been successful in the restaurant industry, its expansion into grocery stores
and manufacturing is still a work in progress.
32. What do we know about the app Too Good To Go
A. It focuses on fighting against food waste.
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B. It has saved over 250 million dollars so far.
C. It primarily operates in Los Angeles.
D. It helps sell fresh groceries at full price.
33.Why are the numbers mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To show the environmental impact of the app.
B. To highlight the cost savings for customers.
C. To emphasize the company’s expansion plans.
D. To illustrate the app’s success in reducing resources.
34. What is Alexandria Coari’s attitude to the Too Good To Go’s future
A.Negative. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Skeptical
35. What may be talked about following the text
A. The impact of climate change on the food industry.
B. Strategies for reducing food waste in grocery stores.
C. The history of food waste reduction efforts.
D. Challenges Too Good To Go’s expansion faces.
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。
If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it’s difficult to stay awake in
class today. Your teacher’s voice might begin to sound like a lullaby (催眠曲). 36 To keep
yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.
Sit in the front of the room. Why 37 Besides, it’ll be easier to pay attention and
participate when you’re in the front. You’ll also be near the people who are more likely to participate,
and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.
38 Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you’re
tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture, because you can ask your teacher questions to get
to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to
make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class. 39 For example,
you might say “I didn’t understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more
detail ”
Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake
because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. 40 To effectively
listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to
what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.
A. Participate in class activities.
B. Develop interest in the subject.
C. If so, classrooms can be boring because you’re tired.
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D. Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible.
E. To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic.
F. You’ll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily.
G. Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.
第三部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节： 完形填空(共 15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
JESSICA WELLS had always wanted to be a nurse. In 2006, she 41 to the Associate
Science of Nursing （ASN） program. 42 her GPA wasn't high enough to make the cut, so
she 43 as a general education student, hoping to improve her academic 44 .
Eventually, Wells, who is deaf, blossomed, 45 the accommodations （调和） that the
college offered to her, such as volunteer note takers and 46 who accompanied her in class.
After college administrators asked an employee whether Wells, a 47 girl, would make
it as a nursing student, the employee reported that "the deaf-of-hearing individual can be 48
as both a medical student and a nurse. " Wells, then in her mid-20s, was accepted into the ASN
program in fall 2007.
On January 22, however, just before the spring 2008 semester began, Wells received a letter
from the school, 49 her from the program. The college decided that her "hearing loss would
50 limit（and in some cases completely limit） her ability to safely conduct 51 shifts. "
On January 21, 2009, Wells made a protest to the Circuit Court of Greene County. She claimed that
her failure to stay in the program 52 the Americans with Disabilities Act （ADA）.
"She'd done just fine in her training, " says Wells's lawyer, Rita Sanders. "The school's decision
had no 53 .”
However, the college replied, arguing that the loss of hearing will 54 a direct threat to
the health or safety of patients. Faced with such an injustice, Wells resolved to fight for herself and
others facing the same 55 .
41. A. turned B. admitted C. ceased D. applied
42. A. Unfortunately B. Surprisingly C. Finally D. Unbelievably
43. A. extracted B. rejected C.enrolled D. inquired
44. A. tendency B. belief C. performance D.assessment
45. A. but for B. thanks to C. apart from D. up to
46. A. interpreters B. editors C.professors D.advisers
47. A. hearing-disabled B. strong-willed C. kind-hearted D. short-sighted
48. A. ambitious B. successful C. tough D.reasonable
49. A. skipping B. employing C. escaping D.dismissing
50. A. seldom B.slightly C. totally D.greatly
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51. A. social B. academic C. clinical D. athletic
52. A. goes against B. turns down C. calls for D. gets through
53. A. consequences B. grounds C. faiths D. theories
54. A. yield B. mark C. switch D. pose
55. A. recognition B. dilemma C. prejudice D. preference
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention《( 世界遗产公约》), Beijing
held 56 event titled “The Next 50 Years: World Heritage Where Challenges and
Development Coexist”, during which experts discussed how 57 (make) the sites more
accessible and sustainable for future generations.
Since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1985, the number of world heritage sites in
China 58 (grow) to 56, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Grand Canal,
59 (allow) the nation to rank second in the world. And over the past decade, China has added
15 new world heritage sites, six of 60 have been included in the relevant lists of intangible
cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).
Chinese experts said that the 56 listed world heritage sites reflect the country’s abundant heritage
and 61 China’s cultural heritage achievements over the past 10 years can be seen in
many aspects.
For example, in 2013, the Tianshan Mountains 62 (list) on the World Heritage List.
The beauty of Tianshan lies 63 its snow-capped mountains and glacier-capped peaks. It is
really an outstanding example of a mountain ecosystem with a 64 (diverse) of landform
features and ecosystems.
Experts said that the world heritage application is just a means to perform better protection. We
should behave more 65 (responsible) to conserve the heritage of all humanity.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
假定你是校学生会主席李华，你所在的年级将前往实践基地举办一年一度的秋游活动，
主题为“Learning through Labor”。请你写一则书面通知，请同学们积极参加。内容包括：
1.活动的主要目的；
2.活动的相关内容（时间、地点、注意事项等）；
3.期待大家参与。
注意： 1.写作词数应为 80 左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
NOTICE
Dear students,
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The Students' Union
October, 11th
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。
For the most part, Hank, a two-year-old tan-and-white rescue cat, is a homebody - and for good
reason. The one time he got out his yard in Washington. DC, he managed to get stuck in a
12-metre-tall tree for two days with no food or water.
Hank’s big adventure started last November 6. Delores Bushong, his 75-year-old owner, had just
returned from a farmers’ market when she realized Hank hadn’t come in for his midday snack. She
called his name in alleys and streets around her home. As it got dark, she began to worry. Then she
heard mewling, looked up and spotted Hank, seated on a branch near the top of a neighbor’s tree.
Bushong believes Hank got under a fence and then became scared by some dogs. The more
scared he got, the higher he climbed.
“Cats have an amazing ability to climb up trees, but actually they aren’t that good at climbing
down,” said Dan Eramo, director of field services for the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA).
Bushong, now worried about getting Hank down, asked the HRA to take the lead, but it was no
easy task. HRA called the fire department, but it refused to help, citing safety concerns. Then
Bushong called a construction company to ask about renting scaffolding(脚手架) but was told she
would have to book the equipment 48 days in advance.
Next she reached out of a local tree company, Casey Trees, where volunteers helping with
planting and trimming. But the crew that came out analyzed Hank’s predicament(困境 )and said it
wasn’t safe for a person to go up into the tree because the branches weren’t strong.
Bushong was quite upset. “To realize something you love is in trouble and you personally can’t
do anything about it is very frustrating,” she said.
Paragraph1. Seeing this, the neighbors came to Hank’s rescue.
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Paragraph2. Once on the ground, Bushong picked Hank into her arms holding him close.
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