1、期末模拟试题（二）第一部分听力 略第二部分第一节(共15阅读(共两节,满分50分)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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A If you want to learn why everything is usually cheaper, and what items are the best deals at your local chain dollar store or discount store, store employees have lot of useful information. They tend to know
2、 what shoppers want-even before shoppers know themselves. Everyone buys unnecessary things Whether you shop at a chain dollar store such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar or your local 99 cents store,not everything thats on sale is necessarily worth purchasing. Bryan Waring, a former Dollar Tree employe
3、e, says that youre not alone in buying lots of unnecessary things from these stores. It seems basic, but everyone falls for this trap, he says. You go into a store where everything is cheap, and you walk out with things you dont need. He suggests going into a store-yes, even the dollar store-with a
4、checklist of things you truly need. Everything is cheaper after the holiday season Patricia, a seasonal worker at a Dollar Tree, says that the post-Christmas season means even more deals on everything from decorations to sweets. After Christmas all the gift wrap paper went to 50 cents, and all Chris
5、tmas items were half price,she says. Even candy bars are 89 cents versus $1. Products are less expensive because of their size In order for dollar stores to keep their prices low, product sizes are usually smaller than normal, according to Cheapism. Dollar stores arent the only ones guilty of this t
6、rick. Cheapism also reports Walmart is guilty of doing the same thing to attract customers 21. What is Bryans advice against buying unnecessary things? A. Making a purchase alone.B. Writing a to-buy list aheadC.Shopping at your local store.D. Buying basic things separat 22. Which of the following is
7、 a better time for shopping according to Patricia? A.In the Christmas sales.B. At a particular discount.C. After the Christmas season.D. During some holiday seasons.23. How do stores make their products cheaper?A. By reducing product sizes.B. By lowering product costs.C. By adopting discount strateg
8、ies.D. By attracting more customers. B In storm-ravaged Santa Clarita, California, last March, Margarito Martinez approached Road Runner Road carefully.A small stream had overflowed onto the road. Martinez, driving a Toyota SUV, figured hed be OK. Big mistake. Halfway across, the rushing waters grab
9、bed hold of his vehicle, sweeping it off the road and washing it down stream full of rocks. It finally stopped a good 80 feet away, when the water somehow lifted the SUV and landed it in the ground at a 45-degree angle, with the doors seriously damaged. Injured, shaken, and trapped inside with the m
10、uddy water rising quickly, Martinez was certain he was going to die. On the road right behind Martinez were a party-rental delivery worker and his niece. They watched the horror unfold, and when Martinezs SUV came to rest in the middle of the river, the man leaped to act. First, he grabbed heavy-dut
11、y ropes from the back of his truck and fixed the SUV to nearby posts. Then he climbed atop Martinezs vehicle and struck on rear window with his fists. Frustrated, he turned to his niece and yelled, Give me a rock! Over and over he smashed the rock into the window, to no avail. We were scared that so
12、mething else was going to come down and take the SUV, take him, take my uncle, Krystina Reyes, 27, told CBSLA. Her uncle has not publicly revealed his name. Reyess uncle shouted to Martinez to move away from the window. He braced(支撑) himself-right foot on the spare tire, left in the wheel well. He l
13、eaned back and threw the rock. Finally, the glass broke and the man kicked in the remaining pieces. Soon, a soaked Martinez came out through the window frame, and the men escaped to dry land. Martinez was saved by determined, anonymous(不知姓名的) delivery driver. 24. What do we know about Martinez?A. He
14、 always drove carefully.B. He made the wrong judgement.C.He was a very experienced driver.D. He drove on the overflowed road before.25.Why was Martinez sure he was going to die?A.His SUV was 80 feet from the bankB. His SUV was continuing floating on the water.C. His SUV was in the ground at a 45-deg
15、ree angle.D. The doors were out of shape and couldnt open.26. Why did the delivery worker secure the SUV to nearby posts?A.To prevent the car from being washed away.B. To pull the car onto the bank with the truck.C. To get the seriously damaged doors open.D.To climb up to the top of the car easily.2
16、7. What does the underlined phrase“ no avail most probably mean?A. With great effort.B.In turnC.In vainD. In fear. C You are just waking up in the spring of 2030 Your Internet of Things bedroom opens solar powered e-windows and plays gentle music while your smart lighting displays montage(剪辑组合物) of
17、beachfront sunrises from your recent vacation. Your shower uses very little water or soap. It recycles your grey water and puts the extra heat back into your homes operating system. While you dress, your artificial intelligence (AI) assistant shares your schedule for the day and plays your favorite
18、tunes. You still start your day with a coffee but it comes from your refrigerator which is capable of providing a coffeehouse experience in your home. A hot breakfast tailored to your specific nutritional needs based on chemical analysis from your trips to thesmart toilet) is waiting for you in the
19、kitchen When its time to leave,anon- demand transport system has three cars waiting for you, your wife(or husband)and your kids. On the road, driverless cars and trucks move with mathematical accuracy without traffic jams, routine maintenance or road rage. Accident rates are near zero. On the way, y
20、ou call your R& team, who are enveloping a days work in Shanghai. Your life-sized image is projected into the China Innovation Centre and your colleagues see you as if you were sitting in the room. Its bit surreal for them to see you in the morning light given that its dark on the Bund, Shanghais wa
21、terfront, though the novelty disappears after few uses. You review the days cloud-based data from your Shenzhen manufacturing center, your pilot project in San Diego,and your QA team in Melbourne. The large amounts of datasets were collected in real-time from every piece of equipment and have been b
22、eautifully summarized by your companys Al. All these facilities are closely maintained and operated through an advanced predictive analytics platform. Pleased with the teams progress, you end the call and ease into a good book .This is the future and it will be here sooner than you think28. How can
23、we describe the life in the future?A.Artificial B.Accurate.C. Remarkable. D.Intelligent 29. What can we do in the year 2030 according to the passage? A. We can have a bath without using water.B. We can drive to work without concerning any accidents. C.We can enjoy the coffeehouse experience without
24、going there.D. We can deal with all our work at home without turning to others for help. 30.How does the author develop the passage?A. In time order B. In logical order.C. By comparing. D. By offering examples.31. Whats the purpose of writing the passage?A. To attract us to use the Al system.B. To i
25、ntroduce the life in the future.C. To teach us how to use the Al system.D. To encourage us to study hard for the futureD Myles Kerr knew that being Marine(海军陆战队士兵) comes with lot of responsibility, but despite the huge weight he has on his shoulders, he has not forgotten the essence of being a publi
26、c servant-that of being a human. Eight years ago, a photo of a Marine and a young boy running a marathon immediately went viral after it was shared On social media. But what seemed like simple image packed a much deeper backstory. This story happened in 2013, but its relevance is still as powerful a
27、s ever. The pair were running The Jeff Drench Memorial 5K in Charlevoix, Michigan when Myles Kerr came across Brandon Fuchs, a 9-year-old boy struggling to keep up with the rest of his group. Brandon, exhausted and out of breath, asked the Marine, Will you run with me? People who had their eyes on t
28、he prize would have refused, but the 19-year-old was different. Being a Marine, he knew exactly what he should do. Kerr put aside his goal of beating his mates and instead slowed down to accompany the struggling boy to the finish line. Because he chose to help the boy, the Marine ended up with the l
29、ongest time in his age group, according to the 5K results online. Though he lost the race, the Marine won peoples hearts. His act of kindness was celebrated on social media. Kerr didnt expect that his simple gesture would attract so much attention. He responded to tweet praising his actions saying,
30、I was just doing what any man would do, but thank you! He also tweeted that he received gifts from the Fuchs family for helping out Brandon. To Kerr, being a Marine was more than just being trained for combat-it also required learning how to be kind and compassionate towards the citizens they serve.
31、 32. What was Myles Kerr eight years ago?A.A MarineB. public servantC.A marathon runner.D.A Michigan citizen33. What is Myles Kerrs original goal to participate in the marathon? A. To win peoples hearts.B. To accompany the boy.C. To get the best score in his age group.D.To build up his body.34. Whic
32、h of the following best describe Myles Kerr? A. Kind and unselfish.B. Enthusiastic and generous.C. Responsible and proud.D. Stubborn and helpful.35.What does the story mainly convey?A. Being a Marine bears a lot.B. Kindness matters more than prizes.C. Being a Marine means a public servant.D. Good ac
33、tions spread quickly.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Studying abroad is a worthwhile and often life-changing experience, but be sure to check out these 3 disadvantages of studying abroad before you start planning. Disadvantage 1: Cultural Barriers Communication is
34、 essential to efficiency. 36 Its important to know the level of fluency that will be expected of you, both from your teachers and peers and the locals with whom youll be communicating abroad. In addition, you may find yourself jolted by the sudden shift in culture. Everything from food and religion
35、to transportation systems and the style of dress may differ from those in your home country. 37 If you are not properly prepared to cope with these differences they can lead to great stress. Disadvantage 2: Youre on Your Own Navigating a foreign destination on your own can be a frightening experienc
36、e. Some of you may experience certain aspects of independence for the very first time. 38. Because some of the worst symptoms of culture shock can result from the realization that you no longer have your friends and family alongside you, its important that youre fully prepared for this transition .D
37、isadvantage 3: 39 Travel expenses, tuition, books, room and board, bills, transportation, and overall cost of living can add up quickly when living abroad. 40 Consider that youll likely want to go out and explore your new home in addition to studying, so be sure to set aside plenty of cash for touri
38、sm, transportation, entertainment as well as emergencies. A.Studying Abroad Is ExpensiveB.Language barriers exist in every countryC.Make sure your college or program is accredited(可信任的)D. Research cultural and regional norms and expectations before you goE.This culture shock can lead to feelings of
39、anxiety and homesicknessF.Depending on where you choose to study abroad, your expenses can vary greatly in cost G. G.Perhaps youve never lived on your own or have yet to travel outside of your home country第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Life can give
40、 you so many choices and opportunities but in the end it is up to us to take the first step. Its 41 to turn your back on the rest of the world after experiencing a lot of pain. Before becoming involved with Hestia( a charity founded in 1970), I often felt that I just wanted to be left 42. I then vol
41、unteered to help distribute Hestias newsletter I was 43 a small amount for my involvement and it was a great financial help at the time. During this time I met some wonderful people-staff and other service users within Hestia and it 44 that I actually had a good time. felt respected and appreciated
42、for my 45. If I had not decided to help out, I wouldnt have realized the benefits that I gained both financially and 46 .I was still unwilling to become more 47 though. However, when I realized that sitting within the four walls of my room wouldnt help much, I knew I had to 48 myself. By helping oth
43、er service users I started feeling 49 about myself and throughout it all I have 50 my confidence and created good and lasting 51 with other people. This has encouraged me and given me strength to grasp other 52 within Hestia. I later learned about other volunteering opportunities at Hestia and 53 in
44、 the reception area gave me a sense of belonging. After a while I joined the finance department where I was part of a team and where I was shown 54 something I was not 55 to. For the first time I felt I could beMe.41.A.hard B.easy C.impossible D.necessary42.A.out B.lonely C.alone D.aside43.A.paid B.
45、saved C.received D.charged44.A.figured out B.made out C. took out D.turned out45.A.help B.job C.expertise D.skill46.A. physically B.emotionally C.literally D.morally47.A.addicted B.linked C.involved D.satisfied48.A.remind B.stop C.lose D.push49.A.better B. horible C.different D.funny50.A heard B.mad
46、e C.formed D.built51.A.impressions B. relationships C.connections D.championships52.A.challenges B. projects C.opportunities D.tasks53.A.seeing B.displaying C.working D.achieving54.A.death B.respect C.mercy D.support55.A.used B.supposed C.expectedD.meant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
47、号内单词的正确形式(四川乐山十校联考期中) For some people in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second videos. Its not about where youve been, but about where youre seen to have been. Situated on the cliffs above a river, Hongyadong is a stilt house complex in 56 city of Chongqing. Thebars, restaurants and golden
48、 neon lights 57 (be) popular draw since it was built in 2006. Last year the number of visitors increased 58 sharp). The main reason, it seemed, was Hongyadongs sudden popularity on an app, Douyin, 59 aim is not to produce a well-crafted video, but simply 60 (show) that you have also been to the popu
49、lar places. The beauty of the 61 (attract) is less important than the fact that people are flocking there to daka A subculture of young people who embrace daka as a lifestyle has developed. The so-called daka zu-daka tribes- can 62 (find) roaming various scenic spots, 63 (check) in at as many hot lo
50、cations as possible within a single day The daka craze may have 64 (practice) origins. Chinas young urban professionals dont have so much free time Sometimes, they need to work overtime. So they have to make the best use of their leisure time. Douyin captures the mood 65 its slogan: Make every secon
51、d count.第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华,一年前曾经在美国纽约的 Chart School参加过为期一个月的国际学生交流项目。现在请你根据以下要点,给你在该校学习期间的老师 Mr Woods写一封电子邮件:1.感谢在美国期间他对你英语学习的帮助和那次活动对你的影响;2.询问他最新的电话号码和住址;3.你的好友王磊想在今年夏天报考Chart School是否方便和他联系。注意:1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数);2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。 Dear Mr Woods, How are you doing these days?_
52、_All the best wishes! Yours Li Hua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。 Pumpkin carving at Halloween is a family tradition We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have
53、to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage-I carried an 85-pounder back last year. This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insid
54、es, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event. Im unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time. With the pumpkin resting on the
55、table hole uppermost. I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally managed to put my whole head into it, like cork(软木塞) forced into bottle. was able to str
56、aighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy.“Im going to set it down,now, said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I r
57、ealized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. I cant get it out! shouted, my voice sounding unn
58、aturally loud in the enclosed space.注意:续写词数应为150左右。 I was stuck for five and six minutes though it felt much longer_The video was posted online the Monday before Halloween._参考答案第一节A【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文,主题语境为人与社会。文章主要介绍了一些商店店员就如何购物提出的一些建议。【答案解析】21.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的He suggests going into store-yes, even the dol
59、lar store-with a checklist of things you truly need.可知, Bryan建议提前写一份购买清单。22.c细节理解题。根据第三段中“After Christmas, all the gift wrap paper went to 50 cents, and all Christmas items were half price,可知, Patricia认为圣诞节之后购物比较好。23.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In order for dollar stores to keep their prices low, product sizes
60、are usually smaller than normal, according to Cheapism.可知,根据 Cheapism的说法,为了让一元商店保持低价格,产品尺寸通常比正常情况下要小。比较四个选项可知,A项“By reducing product size”和原文中的“product sizes are usually smaller than normal意思相同,所以A项正确。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,主题语境为人与社会。 Martinez驾车行驶的路上被洪水冲进了河里,非常绝望。危急关头,在附近工作的租赁公司送货工和侄子不顾个人安危,出手相救,救了 Martine
61、z的命。【答案解析】24. 推理判断题。根据第一段的最后“Martinez, driving ToyotaUV, figured hed be OK. Big mistake.”以及第二段的第一句可知,他做出了错误的判断。25.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“with the doors seriously damaged”可知,车门损毁严重。由此可知,D项“车门变形,打不开”正确。26.A推理判断题。根据第三段的“First, he grabbed heavy-duty ropes from the back of his truck and fixed the SUV to nearby p
62、osts.可知,他从卡车后面抓起重型绳索,把SUV固定在附近的柱子上,其目的是防止SUV被冲走。27.C词义猜测题。根据画线单词前面的“Over and over”以及最后一段中的“He leaned back and threw the rock. Finally, the glass broke and the man kicked in the remaining pieces.可知,该短语的意思是“没有用”,所以选C项。C【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文,主题语境为人与社会。文章讲述了2030年的生活会是什么样子的。【答案解析】28.D推理判断题。根据第一段的“Your Internet o
63、f Things bedroom opens solar powered e-windows and plays gentle music while your smart lighting displays a montage of beachfront sunrises from your recent vacation(你的物联网卧室打开太阳能电动窗户,播放轻柔的音乐,而你的智能照明显示了你最近度假时海滨日出的剪辑画面)”和每一段内容的描述可知,未来的生活到处都充满了智能,故选D。29.细节理解题。根据第三段的“You still start your day with coffee b
64、ut it comes from your refrigerator which is capable of providing coffeehouse experience in your home.”可知,在2030年,我们不用去咖啡馆就可以享受咖啡馆的体验。30.A推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“ Your shower uses very little water or soap.(你淋浴用的水或肥皂会很少。)”,第三段第一句 You still start your day with a coffee but it comes from your refrigerator(今天还是喝杯
65、咖啡开始的,但是咖啡是从冰箱里出来的)”,第四段第一句“When its time to leave,anon- -demand transport system has three cars waiting for you(当你要离开时,按需运输系统有三辆车等着你)”和第五段第一句“On the way,you call your R&D team, who are enveloping a days work in Shanghai.(在路上,你给正在上海忙着一天工作的研发团队打了电话。)”可知,作者是按时间的顺序来组织行文的。31.B推理判断题。根据最后一段的“This is the f
66、uture and it will be here sooner than you think.(这就是未来,它会比你想象的更早到来。)”可知,作者写这篇文章主要是为了给我们介绍将来的生活。D语篇解读本文是记文,主题语境为入与社会。文章讲述了一名海手队士兵陪伴一个小男孩跑完马拉松的故事。【答案解析】32A细节理解题。根据第四段第一、二句“ People who had theyes on the prize would have refused, but the 19-year-old was different. Being a Marine, he knew exactly what he
67、 should do.知,八年前 Myles Kerr是一名海军陆战队士兵。33C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Kerr put aside his goal of beating his mates.可知, Myles Kerr参加马拉松的最初目的是打败队友,取得最好的成绩。34. A推理判断题。根据第六段最后一句His act of kindness was celebrated on social media.和最后一段“To Kerr, being Marine was more than just being trained for combat-it also required le
68、arning how to be kind and compassionate towards the citizens they serve.可知,err是一位善良且无私的人。35B主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章讲述了八年前一名海军陆战队士兵陪伴一个小男孩跑完马拉松而输掉比赛的故事。他虽然输掉了比赛,但赢得了人心。由此可知,B项“善良比获奖更重要”符合文意。第二节【语篇解读】本文为说明文,主题语境为人与自我。文章主要介绍了到国外留学所面临的三个不利的情况:文化障碍;独自一人;高昂的费用。【答案解析】36B前面提到“沟通对(提高)效率至关重要”,下文提到“了解期望你的沟通流利的程度是重要的”,
69、由此可知,此处谈论的是语言方面的障碍,所以选B项37E根据“所有的一切,从食物、宗教到交通和穿着的样式都与你自己的国家不同”可知,这里介绍的是文化冲击,所以选E项。38. G本部分说明的是“Youre on Your Own”,G项中的“Perhapsyou ve never lived on your own.与此语意相符。39.A根据“ Travel expenses.add up quickly”可知,在国外学习花费很大,所以选A项。40.F上文提到住在国外一切花费很快就堆积起来。F项“根据你选择到国外什么地方学习,花费的差别也很大”符合语境第三部分语言运用第一节【语篇解读】本文是记叙文
70、,主题语境为人与自我。文章讲述了作者通过参加慈善活动重新感受到自我存在的价值。41.B考查形容词辨析。根据下文的 experiencing lotpain”可知,在经历了很多痛苦之后,很容易(easy)背弃整个世界。42.C考查副词辨析。作者常常觉得自己宁愿独自一人(alone)43.A考查动词辨析。根据下文的“it was great financial help”可知,作者的志愿工作给她带来了一小笔收入。44.D考查动词短语辨析。结果是( out)作者过得很愉快。45.A考查名词辨析。根据上文的“involved with Hestia及felt respected and appreci
71、ated可知,作者所提供的帮助得到肯定和赞赏。46B考查副词辨析。作者在经济上和情感上( emotionally)获得了好处。47.C考查形容词辨析。根据下文的“However, when realized that sitting within the four walls of my room wouldnt help much”可知作者仍然不愿意过多涉入( involved)这些活动。48.D考查动词辨析。根据语境可知,作者想要劝说(push)自己参加更多的活动。49A考查形容词辨析。作者在帮助别人时使自己感觉越来越好(better),并且树立了自信心。50.D考查动词辨析。作者树立了(
72、built)自信心。51.B考查名词辨析。作者在帮助他人的过程中与他人建立起了良好和长久的关系。52.C考查名词辨析。根据下文的“ later learned about other volunteering opportunities at Hestia”可知,这次的经历使作者增加了勇气去抓住 Hestia其他的志愿机会。53.C.考查动词辨析。根据下文的“gave me sense of belonging可知,在前台工作给作者带来了一种归属感。54.B考查名词辨析。根据下文的“For the first time felt could beMe,”可知,作者被给予了尊重。55.A考查形容
73、词辨析。根据前文“ often felt that just wanted to be left.可知,被给予尊重这件事作者在之前是没有经历过的。【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,主题语境为人与社会。该文主要以洪崖洞为例介绍了因抖音短视频应用程序而流行的打卡文化。打卡热潮源于城市专业人员休闲时间少,他们想利用好有限的休闲时间。56. the考查冠词。此处特指重庆市,故用定冠词the57have been考查时态和主谓一致。此句中含有 since引导的时间状语从句,主句应用现在完成时,又因为主语为复数形式,所以填 have been.58.sharply考查副词。此处修饰动词 increased,应
74、用副词,所以填 sharply59. whose考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句且在从句中作定语,先行词为 Douyin,此处表示它(抖音)的目的,故应用关系代词 whose60 .to show考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处与该句中的“ to produce”并列作表语,故填to show61. 考查名词。根据空前的定冠词the并结合语境可知,此处表示“景点的美”,应用名词,所以填 attraction62. be found考查语态此处表示人们发现所谓的“打卡族”会在各种景点闲逛,动词find和主语 daka zu为被动关系,应用被动语态,又因其前为情态动词can,
75、所以填 be found63 checking考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处作伴随状语。所以填checking64.practical考查形容词。此处修饰其后的名词 origins,表示“实际的起因”,应用形容词,所以填 practical65.with考查介词。此处表示“用”,所以填with【参考范文】 Dear Mr Woods, How are you doing these days? Although it has been year since I came back to China, I still relive the thirty fascinating days
76、once in a while. It is you who have opened a new world to me. Never had I known a language could be taught and learnt that way, which, up to this day, remains a guide to my English learning. By the way, I am wondering if I could have your new address and phone number. My friend, Wang Lei, is going t
77、o apply for your school this summer, Do you mind if he asks you for more details? All the best wishes! Yours. Li Hua【参考范文】 I was stuck for five and six minutes though it felt much longer. Luckily, the muffled voices from outside were oddly calming, though- Jason giving advice, Austin, singing a song
78、 I couldnt make out,and Dad even proposing calling the fire department. for help. Finally, they got me to push my head farther into the pumpkin so that they could reach in and undo the rubber band round my ponytail. I emerged with squash-conditi ioned hair, a sore chin and my nose plugged with pulp.
79、 It was only then that I realised my unruffled and amused mom had been filming the whole time! The video was posted online the Monday before Halloween. To my astonishment, by the end of that day it received over 1, 000 views. People asked Mom to put it on YouTube and we even got calls from TV breakfast shows. Meanwhile, e, the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views. When I went out, was recognized by people Id never met. The pumpkin also became a minor celebrity. Passers-by and trick-or-treaters would knock and ask for selfies with it. What an unforgettable Halloween!