1、A卷小题夯基练.语境填词1Bears build up fat throughout the summer and fall to have enough energy(能量) to last through the long winter hibernation.2Wellknown for their expertise, they earned a great reputation among ordinary(普通的) people, especially in rural areas.3The development of industry has been a gradual (逐
2、渐的) process in human history, from stone tools to modern technology.4Despite previous(之前的) rounds of talks, no peace agreement has been reached so far by the two sides involved in military conflicts.5While the advanced equipment(设备) can provide you with convenience, it can never take the place of pr
3、actice and experience.6For many, the cloning success is a great breakthrough which promises leaps in knowledge, and eventually new techniques to cure(治愈) human diseases.词形转换和动词的形式变换(用所给词的正确形式填空)1(2020天津卷7月) Im relieved(relief) to know that “cool” has a much broader definition than what I used to thi
4、nk.2(2020全国卷)Motioncapture (动作捕捉) technology records an actors performance(perform) and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image(图像)3(2020江苏卷)Others also looked at the phone boxes and saw business opportunities(opportunity)4(2020全国卷)Giving employees the tools enables them to
5、_communicate(communicate) honestly.5The new flights routes are designed to allow people to travel a shorter, more direct air route.Previously(previous), it was necessary to stop at a third destination.6Its been reported that 76 percent of employees(employ) in some western countries are using emojis
6、at work.7In his talk, the visiting Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction(satisfy), adding that he had enjoyed his stay here.固定用法和搭配(在空白处填入1个适当的单词)1(2018天津卷)The gold medal will be awarded to whoever wins the first place in the bicycle race.2At present, called Robotar, the device is equipped with
7、cameras and a videolink allowing injured people to talk to emergency services operators while they wait for human help.3The country is large, with temperatures varying from North to South and time from East to West.4However, a recent study showed that many US citizens arent satisfied with the qualit
8、y of their drinking water.5On many Chinese campuses, there is an assumption_that native English speakers make better English teachers than nonnative English speakers.选词填空 (be) absorbed in, fall in love with, try out, from then on, set up, get through, in addition (to)1It is no surprise that he shoul
9、d fall_in_love_with such a charming and knowledgeable girl.2On arriving there, we get down to setting_up camps and putting up tents by the edge of the woods. 3When deeply absorbed_in reading, which he often was, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.4Imagine how worried I was! I did try to di
10、al your number over and over again, but I simply couldnt get_through5In_addition_to your talents, you are expected to develop the habit of reflecting on yourself and your learning process.完成句子/一句多译1正如上面所提到的，有几种方法可以帮助戒烟。As_is_mentioned_above,_therere several ways to help give up smoking.2我的英语老师让我们每天阅
11、读中国日报来提高我们的阅读技巧。My_English_teacher_has_us_read China Daily every day to improve our reading skills.3这座主题公园由五部分组成，而且每一部分都有一个特殊的主题。This theme park consists_of five parts, and there is a special theme in each part.This theme park is_made_up_of/is_composed_of five parts, and there is a special theme in
12、each part.Five parts make_up this theme park , and there is a special theme in each part.4我们都认为汤姆没有能力做这项工作。We all think that Tom is_not_capable_of_doing_the_work(capable)We all think that Tom doesnt_have_the_ability_to_do_the_work(ability)We all think that Tom cant_do_the_work(can)We all think that
13、Tom is_not_able_to_do_the_work(able)B卷大题提能练.阅读理解A(2021江苏高三月考)Humpback whales swim in ocean areas close to land and are active at the surface. They can often be seen breaching, or leaping out of the water, and then coming down with a great splash. And, if you listen closely, you might even hear one s
14、inging.Marine biologist Jim Darling has studied the songs of humpback whales for more than 25 years.While recording whale songs on a boat near Hawaii, he invited author Douglas Chadwick to experience diving with a humpback. When swimming with the whale, Chadwick could see that the whale was aware of
15、 him, but not alarmed by his presence. The 13meter long giant looked at him curiously but never harmed him. It pointed its head down to the ocean floor and, with flippers extended out to its sides, began to sing. In the water, Chadwick heard the whales songs in a way he never heard them before. “Sud
16、denly, I no longer heard the whales voice in my ears，” he said. “I felt it inside my head and bones.”While male humpback whales are mostly quiet in the summer, during winter migrations and breeding activities they sing long, complex patterns of sounds. The songs last between 5 and 20 minutes, someti
17、mes lasting for 30 minutes or more, and are repeated note for note.Darling says that only male humpbacks sing, but for unknown reasons. It was previously thought that they sang to attract females, but scientists showed this was incorrect when they played recordings of whale songs in the ocean and th
18、e female whales did not respond. Another idea is that male humpbacks compete with each other using songs, just as other male animals on land do using their antlers or tusks. However, they found all male whales in a group sing the same song when theyre together. When one whale changes its tune, the r
19、est of the group change to match.They also found that some groups of whales repeat some of the same musical phrases even in regions thousands of kilometers away. In some years, the groups songs were very different from one another, but in other years they were very similar.There is still so much the
20、 scientists dont know, and years of study lies ahead for whale researchers like Jim Darling. “Why do I do it？” the wonders aloud. “Human beings like puzzles. I want to know.”【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了座头鲸会唱歌的习性，科学家对此很感兴趣并对座头鲸的歌声展开研究，还介绍了一些关于座头鲸歌声的研究发现。1Whats the purpose of the first paragraph?ATo arouse th
21、e readers interest with detailed description.BTo introduce the topic by explaining how the whales sing.CTo inspire the readers to protect lovely humpback whales.DTo present a peaceful scene of the life of humpback whales.A解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Humpback whales swim in ocean areas.you might even hear one sin
22、ging.(座头鲸在靠近陆地的海洋区域游泳，在水面很活跃。人们经常看到它们冲出水面，或跃出水面，然后俯冲下来，溅起巨大的水花。如果你仔细听，你甚至可能听到其中一头在唱歌)”可推知，第一段的目的是通过对座头鲸详细的描述来引起读者的兴趣。故选A。2What can we infer from the third paragraph?AChadwick was attracted by the whales song.BChadwick lost his hearing when the whale sang.CThe whale sang songs to frighten Chadwick aw
23、ay.DThe whales song healed Chadwicks bone disease.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In the water, Chadwick.he said. I felt it inside my head and bones.( 在水中，查德威克以一种前所未有的方式听到了鲸鱼的歌声。突然间，我听不到鲸鱼在我耳边的声音了，他说。我感觉到它在我的脑袋和骨头里。)”可推知，查德威克被鲸鱼的歌声所吸引了。故选A。3Which of the following is true about humpback whales?AThey sing different
24、 songs every year.BTheir songs are long and complicated.CThey are popular with whale watchers.DMale whales sing to attract female ones.B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“While male humpback whales.and are repeated note for note.(虽然雄性座头鲸在夏天大多很安静，但在冬季迁徙和繁殖活动中，它们会发出长而复杂的声音。这些歌曲持续5到20分钟，有时持续30分钟或更长时间，并且一个音符一个音符地重复)”可知，关于座
25、头鲸的描述中，B选项“他们的歌又长又复杂”正确。故选B。4What is the main idea of the passage?AExplanations on how humpbacks interact with human.BHow to make a record about humpback whales songs.CStudies on humpback songs and what they might mean.DThe scientists research on mysterious humpback whales.C解析：主旨大意题。综合文章内容可知，文章介绍了座头
26、鲸会唱歌的习性，科学家对此很感兴趣并对座头鲸的歌声展开研究，还介绍了一些关于座头鲸歌声的研究发现。所以这篇文章的主旨是关于座头鲸歌声及其含义的研究。故选C。B(2021杭州二中模拟)In the middle of a hot July afternoon, I became a thief of some sorta thief of music.For the first time, I created an original piano arrangement of one of my favorite songs. Using only my ears and iPad, I tran
27、sformed a mix of sounds and melodies into the tones of a single instrument; I created complex harmonies (和声) and voices into something I could perform with only two hands. No help, no guideI did it on my own.Ive been a pianist since my hands grew big enough to touch the piano. With my father as a mu
28、sician, I was all but born on the piano bench. For many years, my musical identity was defined by the notes that others had written in the past centuries: elegant lines of neatly printed notes stamped across the sheet, music became the script I had to perform. I valued classical musicadored itbut I
29、felt such performances were shallow. I had nothing of my own to contribute to the masterful compositions of Bach or Rachmaninov.This was why, when I put the finishing touches to my piano version of a modern song, my pride was glorious: this arrangement was mine. What Id done seemed magical: an abili
30、ty to take what had already existedto “steal” a song from my favorite bandand to change it into something different all on my own. I was a thief but I was also an artist.In music, as in other aspects of life, I believe that true originality rarely exists. Almost everything has been done before, in o
31、ne form or another. The most passionate romance novel may be a slightly changed version of a play written by Shakespeare, which in turn was borrowed from the writers of Ancient Greece: the same themes, different characters, and different circumstances. But the novel no less deserves praise just beca
32、use its uniqueness is compromised.The gift of creativity is just like the ability to do what I did on the piano: to find out something beautiful, to analyze and change it and lose yourself in the mystery of its composition, and then to make it new. Such an act is not copying; it is finding inspirati
33、on and having the strength and the innovation to use it as fuel for your own masterpiece.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章以作者创作了一首自己喜欢的现代歌曲的钢琴编曲为例，论述了在音乐方面，真正的创造力很少存在，创造力都是与已经存在的东西相联系的。作者认为这种借鉴以前作品进行的再创造是有意义和价值的。5Why did the author create the piano arrangement?ABecause he was not satisfied with the old one.BBecau
34、se he wanted to create music of his own.CBecause he was tired of his fathers musicteaching method.DBecause he wanted to show respect for Bach and Rachmaninov.B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This was why, when I put the finishing touches to my piano version of a modern song, my pride was glorious: this arrangement
35、 was mine.(这就是为什么当我对一首现代歌曲的钢琴版本进行最后润色时，我的自豪感油然而生：这样的改编是我自己的创作。)”可知，作者要创作钢琴编曲是因为他想创作自己的音乐。故选B。6By mentioning Shakespeare, the author wants to tell us _Athere is no true creativity in musicBShakespeares plays are totally originalCmany of Shakespeares plays deserve no praiseDoriginality is connected wi
36、th what has already existedD解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“I believe that true originality rarely exists. Almost everything has been done before, in one form or another. The most passionate romance novel may be a slightly changed version of a play written by Shakespeare(我相信真正的创造力很少存在。几乎以前所有的事情都以这样或那样的形式被做过了。充满激情的
37、浪漫小说可能是莎士比亚戏剧的稍有变化的版本)”可推知，通过提到莎士比亚，作者想告诉我们创造力是与已经存在的东西相联系的。故选D。7We can conclude from the passage that _Acreativity is to find something beautifulBadaptation has nothing to do with creativityCa masterpiece can be a changed version of an existed workDcommon people dont have the ability to create some
38、thing newC解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The most passionate romance novel may be a slightly changed version of a play written by Shakespeare, which in turn was borrowed from the writers of Ancient Greece(充满激情的浪漫小说可能是莎士比亚戏剧的稍有变化的版本，而莎士比亚戏剧又是从古希腊作家那里借用来的)”可知，杰作可以是已存在的作品的改动版本。故选C。.完形填空(2021山东德州一模)There he was, turn
39、ing the corner of Hawley and Main Street like clockwork. His red hair seemed to catch the sunlight, giving his head a soft candleflame glow. He caught my eye, and up went his arm in his usual wave. As usual, I _1_ back and gave him a warm smile. I didnt know his name, but he was very _2_ to everybod
40、y. No matter the weather, I saw him walking out there almost every day.Having moved from a larger city, I wasnt used to waves from _3_. Actually, wherever we were, people hardly _4_ each other. We simply passed by each other, heads down, minding our own _5_Perhaps thats why I enjoyed these daily wav
41、es. It felt great to be _6_ and receive that message of “Hello！”. On days when we didnt _7_ to pass each other, I missed him and wondered if he was all right. The next day, Id find myself driving with one eye on the _8_. It was a happy reunion when I spotted him, and Id wave first in my _9_One night
42、 I was walking in the street, my thoughts traveled to “The Waver”， wondering if I could be _10_ enough to wave at people I didnt know. Just at the point.I heard a car _11_. I made eye contact with the person in the car, smiled and waved at her. The womans face _12_， and she waved back. I was a littl
43、e surprised. I reminded myself, “Its okay. Its actually kind of _13_！” I waved to everyone I saw the rest of the way home.Everyone at some point in their lives wonders if theyve made any _14_ on the world. I can tell you that you dont have to change the world _15_. Its enough to help sweeten it a li
44、ttle, even simply by a heartwarming wave.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。一个陌生人在街上和作者主动挥了挥手，作者也回以挥手和微笑，然后作者用同样的方式向一位坐在车里的女士挥手，也得到了对方的回应。作者感悟到每个人在人生的某个阶段都想知道自己是否对这个世界产生了影响。你不需要彻底改变这个世界，即使只是一个温暖的挥手，足以让世界变得更美好。1A.wavedBtookCsaluted DglancedA解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：像往常一样，我也挥了挥手，给了他一个温暖的微笑。wave意为“挥动”，take意为“带走”，salute意为“敬礼”，glan
45、ce意为“瞥见”。根据上文“He caught my eye, and up went his arm in his usual wave.”可知，作者也向对方挥了挥手作为回应。故选A。2A.cautious BreliableCfriendly DthankfulC解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不知道他的名字，但他对每个人都很友好。cautious意为“谨慎的”，reliable意为“可靠的”，friendly意为“友好的”，thankful意为“感谢的”。根据上文对方跟不认识的作者打招呼可推知，那个人对每个人都很友好，故选C。3A.strangers BrelativesCcollea
46、gues DemployersA解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我从一个较大的城市搬来，不习惯陌生人向我挥手。stranger意为“陌生人”，relative意为“亲戚”，colleague意为“同事”，employer意为“雇主”。根据上文“I didnt know his name”可知，作者不习惯陌生人向自己挥手。故选A。4A.informed BencouragedCencountered DacknowledgedD解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，无论我们在哪里，几乎都不理会彼此。inform意为“通知”，encourage意为“鼓励”，encounter意为“遇到”，ackno
47、wledge意为“理会；致意”。大城市里人们不习惯陌生人向自己挥手，而事实上是，无论在哪里，彼此几乎都不打招呼。故选D。5A.behaviors BbusinessCappearance DmannersB解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们只是擦肩而过，低着头，各自做自己的事。behavior意为“行为”，business意为“事物、生意”，appearance意为“外貌”，manners意为“礼貌”。此处考查固定短语“mind ones own business”意为“管自己的事”。故选B。6A.worried BnoticedCrelieved DcheckedB解析：考查动词词义辨析。句
48、意：被别人注意到并收到“你好！”的信息，感觉棒极了。worry意为“担心”，notice意为“注意到”，relieve意为“减轻”，check意为“检查”。此处指陌生人注意到了作者，向作者挥手，故选B。7A.agree BattemptCpromise DhappenD解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们没有碰巧擦肩而过的日子里，我想念他，想知道他是否还好。agree意为“同意”，attempt意为“企图”，promise意为“承诺”，happen意为“碰巧、恰巧”。根据上文可知，作者和陌生男子只是在街上碰巧遇到的，happen to sth.意为“碰巧做某事”。故选D。8A.pedestri
49、ans BbuildingsCstreet DchildrenC解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天，我发现自己开车的时候一只眼睛还盯着街上。pedestrian意为“行人”，building意为“建筑”，street意为“街道”，child意为“孩子”。根据上文“I missed him and wondered if he was all right”可知，作者想念和自己挥手的男子，因此开车的时候一只眼睛还盯着街上。故选C。9A.mildness BkindnessCeagerness DbrightnessC解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我看到他的时候，那是一次快乐的重聚，我急切地向他
50、挥手。mildness意为“温和”，kindness意为“善良”，eagerness意为“渴望”，brightness意为“明亮”。作者和对方好几天不见，因此在此重聚时，急切地向他挥手。in ones eagerness意为“急切地”。故选C。10A.brave BmatureClucky DcrazyA解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天晚上，我走在大街上，思绪游走在“挥手者”身上，不知道自己能不能勇敢地向不认识的人挥手。brave意为“勇敢的”，mature意为“成熟的”，lucky意为“幸运的”，crazy意为“疯狂的”。根据上文可知，作者是从不习惯和陌生人挥手的大城市搬来的，因此此处是
51、在思考自己是否能够勇敢地向不认识的人挥手。故选A。11A.attacking BescapingCfollowing DapproachingD解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在这时，我听到一辆汽车开过来了。attack意为“攻击”，escape意为“逃跑”，follow意为“跟随”，approach意为“走近、接近”。根据下文“I made eye contact with the person in the car”可知，有车开过来了，逐渐靠近作者。故选D。12A.lengthened BsoftenedCworsened DtightenedB解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：那位女士的表情
52、柔和下来，也挥了挥手。lengthen意为“延长”，soften意为“(使)变柔和”，worsen意为“恶化”，tighten意为“收紧”。根据上文“smiled and waved at her”可知，作者向车里的女士微笑和挥手，对方的表情变得柔和，也向作者挥了挥手。故选B。13A.cool BtoughCfresh DcuriousA解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我提醒自己，“没关系。这实际上还有点酷！” cool意为“酷的、凉爽的”，tough意为“艰苦的”，fresh意为“新鲜的”，curious意为“好奇的”。根据上文“Its okay.”可知，作者这么做了以后，觉得还挺酷的，此处
53、用cool更符合语境。故选A。14A.comment BimpactCdecision DsenseB解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个人在人生的某个阶段都想知道自己是否对这个世界产生了影响。comment意为“评论”，impact意为“影响”，decision意为“决定”，sense意为“感觉”。make an impact on意为“对产生影响”。故选B。15A.accurately BslightlyCthoroughly DgenerallyC解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：我可以告诉你，你不必彻底改变世界。accurately意为“准确地”，slightly意为“轻微地”，thorou
54、ghly意为“彻底地”，generally意为“通常”。根据下文“Its enough to help sweeten it a little, even simply by a heartwarming wave.”可知，你不必彻底改变世界，只需要一个简单的挥手。故选C。.语法填空(2021兰州高三诊断测试)Last week, there was a “Celebrate Vietnam” show hosted at my residence.What 1._(amaze) me was the performance of Chinese Society Orchestra in th
55、e National University of Singapore (NUS) during the show.To be honest, I did not expect the organizers who are almost all Vietnamese to invite arts groups from other cultures, 2._it was really great to enjoy the performances from different cultures at once.Living more than 3，000 kilometers away from
56、 home, it was really rare to have the opportunity 3._(listen) to traditional Chinese performances.Luckily, NUS Chinese Society organizes some events with Chinese elements from time to time.Every time I attend their events, there are bouts (发作) of homesickness.Ive also noticed that there are some peo
57、ple from nonChinese background 4._(attend) the events.I feel proud that our Chinese culture attracts many people from different cultures.The performance was very 5._(impress)The audience gave 6._ big round of applause at the end, and I could tell that they really enjoyed it.After their performance,
58、I spoke with some of the 7._(music)University students usually have a heavy academic workload, but they still spend much time practising their instruments.I asked them 8._they decided to do so, and they told me it was 9._(main) due to their personal interest. It reminded me of the importance of pass
59、ion and interest and their role as strong motivators.If I have free time next term, I 10._(consider) joining them as well.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。越南人主办的文艺表演中有中国文化元素的节目，这让远离家乡三千多公里的“我(中国人)”感到惊叹和感动。“我”为中国文化广受欢迎而自豪。1amazed解析：考查动词的时态。根据本文首句中的“Last week”可知，本文陈述的是过去发生的事情，故用一般过去时，故空处用过去式amazed。2but解析：考查连词。根据该句前半句可知
60、，“我”没想到几乎都是越南人的组织者会邀请其他艺术团体，后半句说，同时欣赏来自不同文化的表演很棒；根据句意可知，该处前后表转折，故用连词but。3to listen解析：考查动词不定式。opportunity后接动词不定式作定语，故该处用动词不定式to listen。4attending解析：考查现在分词。结合语境和句意可知，该处用现在分词，表示“我也注意到有一些非中国背景的人在参加活动”，故用现在分词。5impressive解析：考查形容词。根据语境可知，表演非常令人难忘。根据句意可知，该处用形容词作表语。6a解析：考查不定冠词。该处泛指“热烈鼓掌”，故用不定冠词，big的发音是以辅音音素开
61、头的，故用a。7musicians解析：考查名词及其单复数。根据常识和语境可知，演出结束后，“我”和其中的一些音乐演奏者交谈。故空处表示“音乐演奏者”，musician为可数名词，由some可知，该处用复数形式。8why解析：考查连接词。根据该句中的“asked”可知，该处指询问问题；结合“due to”可知，空处询问“为什么”，故用why引导宾语从句。9mainly解析：考查副词。句意：我问他们为什么决定这么做，他们告诉我主要是因为他们的个人兴趣。空格处在句中作状语，要用副词。10will consider解析：考查动词的时态。根据该句中的“next term”可知，该句陈述对未来的计划，故
62、用一般将来时。 写作新题型(四).应用文写作假定你是学生会主席李华，近日在策划拍摄“高考加油”视频。请给外教 Miss Jane写一封邮件，邀请她拍一段短视频。内容包括：1写信目的；2视频内容和要求；3表示期待。注意：1词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_One possible version：Dear Miss Jane，Im Li Hua, chairman of the Students Union. I am writing to ask you for a favor.As you know, all the students in Grade 3 are busy p
63、reparing for their first college entrance examination. To keep them better motivated, we intend to shoot some inspirational videos, where teachers and students are expected to give them some encouragement and best wishes within 2 minutes. As the most respected and loved teacher, you are the very per
64、son wed like to turn to.Your timely reply will be greatly appreciated.Yours，Li Hua.读后续写阅读下面的材料，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。(2021潍坊高三阶段性监测)Fortune Cookie FriendsJenny frowned (皱眉) as she helped her mother and father set out the cooking supplies in the shiny steel kitchen. Her family had just moved
65、here from San Francisco, having bought a small restaurant, which was set to open in the next few days.“Moving here was a dumb idea，” Jenny complained mostly to herself.“Whats that？” her mother asked，opening a box and lifting several pots out.“Nothing，” Jenny mumbled (咕哝). The girl had been angry abo
66、ut the move, but her parents had made the decision and were now too busy getting ready for the grand opening to listen to her complaints.The first few days at her new school hadnt been easy, either. She found it hard to talk to people she didnt know, and it seemed like the students hadnt even notice
67、d her. Jenny sighed and got back to washing dishes.On the day of the grand opening, Jennys parents were all smiling, welcoming customers into the restaurant brightly decorated in gold and red. Even Jenny was in a good mood as she rushed around, seating guests, handing out menus, and pouring water. T
68、his was a big day for her family.At one of the tables sat a family with two daughters who were about Jennys age. As she filled their glasses, Jenny realized the twins were in her class. Jenny ducked her head so her long hair covered her face, and she turned away from the table.Jennys mother found he
69、r soon after, in the kitchen loading the dishwasher.“Honey, what are you doing back here? We need you out to be with the customers.”“Mom, I dont want to be out there. There are kids from school！”“So？” her mother asked. “Thats good! Go to take them some fortune cookies and say hello！” She said to Jen
70、ny，pointing at the fortune cookies paper which read：“Many friends are found with a single smile.”注意：续写词数应为150左右。Jenny absently read the fortune cookie paper._She placed the cookies down, and bravely looked the girls in the eyes._One possible version：Jenny absently read the fortune cookie paper. She
71、suddenly realized something. She grabbed a handful of(一把) fortune cookies that they gave out after every meal, but first she tore a wrapper open and popped a sweet, crunchy piece in her mouth. Then, she put a handful of cookies into a small tray and left the kitchen. Jenny sighed. Mustering up(鼓起) h
72、er courage, she approached the table where the twins and their parents were finishing their meal.She placed the cookies down, and bravely looked the girls in the eyes. “Thank you for coming to our restaurant！” Jenny said with a smile. “Oh, fortune cookies, I love these！” cried one of the girls, reac
73、hing for the tray. The other sister looked at Jenny carefully and her eyes lit up with recognition. Then they introduced themselves to each other. Everyone was very happy and they talked a lot about their school and classmates. Later they made an appointment to hang out together. Jenny tried to downplay(对轻描淡写) the swell of happiness she felt, but she wasnt succeeding.