重慶市南開中學(xué)2024-2025學(xué)年高三上學(xué)期第二次質(zhì)量檢測(cè)英語試題 含答案

重慶市高2025屆高三第二次質(zhì)量檢測(cè)英語試題命審單位：重慶南開中學(xué)注意事項(xiàng)：1.本試卷由四個(gè)部分組成。其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一節(jié)為選擇題。第三部分的第二節(jié)和第四部分為非選擇題。共150分，共12頁。2.全部答案在答題卡上相應(yīng)區(qū)域內(nèi)完成，在本試卷上作答無效。選擇題請(qǐng)使用2B鉛筆填涂，非選擇題請(qǐng)使用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆作答。要求字體工整、筆跡清晰。3.請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡規(guī)定的地方填寫好個(gè)人信息，并認(rèn)真核對(duì)答題卡上所粘貼的條形碼是否與本人的信息一致。4.考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)；滿分30分)做題時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)(共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1.Whatisthewomandoing?A.Repairingacomputer.B.Applyingforacard.C.Makingapayment.2.Whydoesthemancometothewoman?A.Toinvitehertodinner.B.Toseeksomeadvice.C.Togiveherapresent.3.Whatisthemangoingtodofirst?A.Checkwithhiswife.B.Makereservations.C.Workoutaplan.4.Whatisthewoman'sopiniononthenewbuilding?A.Pretty.B.Unique.C.Unattractive.5.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Salesmanandcustomer.B.Colleagues.C.Teacherandstudent.第二節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whatarethespeakersdiscussing?A.Theactivities.B.Thedestination.C.Theaccommodation.7.Whatistheman'sattitudetowardsthewoman'swords?A.Disapproving.B.Supportive.C.Unclear.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8.Whenwillthepresentationtakeplace?A.Onthe15th.B.Onthe16th.C.Onthe22nd.9.HowcanwedescribeMr.Sadik?A.Forgetful.B.Changeable.C.Efficient.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.Whatwasthespeakers'originalplanfortheday?A.VisitingEthan'shouse.B.Attendingameeting.C.Watchingamovie.11.Whydidn’tEthananswerhiscellphone?A.Heleftitinthecar.B.Hedidnothaveitwithhim.C.Hehadanaccidentontheroad.12.Whatwillthewomandotonight?A.Completeherreport.B.Workattheoffice.C.Eatatarestaurant.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13.Howdidthemanknowaboutthewoman?A.FromtheInternet.B.Fromhisparents.C.Fromhisfriend.14.WhydoesthewomanrecommendJackShin?A.Shehasatimeconflict.B.ShelivesfarfromHalifax.C.Shewantstohelpthemansavemoney.15.WhatcanwelearnaboutJackShin?A.Hisstyleissimilartothewoman's.B.Hisscheduleisverytight.C.Hischargesarelow.16.HowwillJackShinpresentthephotostothemanatfirst?A.Byuploadingthemonline.B.Byprintingthemout.C.Byexhibitingthem.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Whoprobablyarethelisteners?A.Companyemployees.B.Universityseniors.C.Highschoolstudents.18.Whatdoesthespeakersayaboutinterviewing?A.Itrequirestalent.B.Itneedspractice.C.Itcanimproveskills.19.Whatisthespeaker'sfirstsuggestion?A.Writingasolidresume.B.Contactingemployers.C.Beingconfident.20.Whatdoesthespeakeraskthelistenerstotake?A.Anoverviewoftheirbackground.B.Anotebookwithinterviewskills.C.Alistofpossiblequestions.第二部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)；滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AHarvardOn-CampusInformationSessions&ToursIfyouareaprospectivestudent,lookingforinformationaboutHarvardCollegeAdmissionstours,youarewelcometoattendacampusvisitofHarvardCollege.Acampusvisitconsistsofaone-hourinformationsessionwithanadmissionsofficerand1-2currentundergraduatestudents,followedbyaone-hourcampustourledbyacurrentundergraduatestudent.Pleasenotethatthevisitscheduleistypicallypostedonemonthpriortoeachsemester.Therewillbenoon-campusinformationsessionsandtoursonHarvardCollegeholidays,duringothercollegeclosuresandonmostschoolbreaks.WewillconductvisitsduringthesummermonthsinJuneandJuly.Duringscheduledoff-times,weencourageyoutoattendavirtualinformationsession.RegistrationInstructions●Registrationforacampusvisitisrequired.●Tosignup,pleaseselectanavailabledatefromthecalendarbelowandthencompletetheregistrationformonanewpage.●Ifyouarriveoncampuswithoutregistering,amemberofourvisitorteamwillhelpyoutodetermineyourbestoptionsincludingprovidinginformationaboutaself-guidedtourandhelpingyoutoregisterforanopentourdateandtime.Iftheon-campussessionsarefull,hereareafewoptionsforyou:Signupforanonlinesessionhere——thisisa1hourlivesessionwithanadmissionsofficer.Clickheretodoaself-pacedvirtualtourofHarvard'scampus.On-CampusVisitCalendar&RegistrationWelookforwardtoyourvisitandhopeitoffersvaluableinsightsintoHarvardCollege.Formoredetailedinformation,pleasedon'thesitatetocontactus.21.WhatdoesatypicalcampusvisitatHarvardCollegeinclude?A.Afull-dayeventwithworkshops.B.Aninformationsessionandacampustour.C.Anadmissionsinterviewandavirtualtour.D.Aself-guidedtourwithoutcollegerepresentatives.22.Whatcanyoudoifon-campussessionsarefull?A.Conductaguidedtour.B.Registerforanonlinesession.C.Waitforthevisitorteamtohelpyou.D.Attendarecordedinformationsession.23.Onwhichofthefollowingdayscanyouscheduleyourcampusvisit?A.Oct.14th,2024.B.Oct.19th,2024.C.Oct.26th,2024.D.Oct.30th,2024.BShanghaihurdler(跨欄運(yùn)動(dòng)員)XuZhuoyicaptivatedaudiencesattheParisOlympicsbyadvancingtothesemifinalsinthe110-meterhurdleswithatimeof13.40seconds,hisscholarlyappearancesharplycontrastingwithhisfierceperformanceonthetrack,reportedXinminWeekly.Fanswerecuriousabouthowhisglassesstayedfirmlyinplaceduringhisswiftrun,withsomejokinglyremarking,“WethoughthewasintomathOlympics,buthe'sintotherealOlympics!”Xu,20,praisedasarisingstarinChineseathletics,istrainedbySunHaiping,thesamecoachwhoguidedOlympicchampionandChina'slegendhurdlerLiuXiang.ThismentorshiphasfueledXu'sambitiontosurpasshisfamouspredecessor(前輩)ashecontinuestomakesignificantprogressinhisathleticcareer.“Liu’sworldrecordfrom20yearsagostillstandshere,pushingmetochaseafterhim,”Xusaid.BorninXuyaoVillage,SongjiangDistrict,Xubeganhisathleticstraininginmiddleschool.HeexcelledquicklyundertheinstructionofSun.Xu'sdedicationtothesportpaidoffasheachievedremarkablesuccessinvariousnationalandinternationalcompetitions.DespitefacingimmensepressureattheHangzhouAsianGamesinSeptember2023,wherehewonabronzemedal,Xuhasshowntremendousgrowthandresilience.In2024,hisperformanceimproved,capturingmultipletitlesattheNationalAthleticsGrandPrixandrankingfourthinChina’s110-meterhurdleshistorywithapersonalbestof13.22seconds.XucurrentlyattemptstobreakintothetopeightandreachthefinalsattheOlympics,drawinginspirationfromLiu,whoseOlympicrecordremainsasignificantmotivator.Xu,indeedlikeanacademic,issettostarthisstudiesatTongjiUniversityaftertheOlympics.AsXupreparestoembarkonthisnewchapter,manyareeagertoknowhowheplanstobalancethedemandingscheduleofuniversitystudieswiththerigoroustrainingrequiredforaprofessionalhurdler.Xu'sdeterminationanddisciplinesuggestthathewillfindawaytosucceedinbotharenas.24.WhatachievementdidXuaccomplishattheParisOlympics?A.Hewonagoldmedal.B.Hereachedthesemifinals.C.Hesetanewworldrecord.D.Hebrokehispersonalrecord.25.FansjokedXuwasinthemathOlympicsfor,A.hisacademiclookB.hisoutstandingmathskillsC.hismodesttrackperformanceD.hisupcomingstudiesatTongji26.WhatmotivatesXu'sambitiontooutperformLiu?A.ThetrainingfromLiu'scoach.B.Thedesiretowinagoldmedal.C.Theachievementofhispersonalbest.D.Therecognitionasarisingathleticstar.27.WhatattitudedoestheauthorhavetoXu'snewchapteroflife?A.Skeptical.B.Optimistic.C.Indifferent.D.Uncertain.CAnancientdiamondfoundinBotswanacontainsanever-before-seenmineralthatcamefromdeepinsideEarth.Themineral——nameddavemaoite——providesauniquewindowintodeep-Earthchemistry.OriginallydugupinamineinOrapa,Botswana,thediamondisabout4millimetreswideandweighs81milligrams.Adealersolditin1987toascientist,butneitherthedealernorthescientisthadanyideahowspecialitwas.ThediamondwasmorerecentlyanalysedbyOliverTschaunerattheUniversityofNevada.Mostdiamondsform120to250kilometresunderground.TschaunerandhiscolleaguesrealisedthattheBotswanandiamondwasfromthelowermantle(地幔),whichbegins660kilometresbelowthesurface.AfterexaminingitusingX-rays,theydiscoveredtinycrystalsofanothermineraltrappedinside.Thecrystalsturnedouttobeaformofcalciumsilicatethatwastheorisedtoexistinthelowermantlebuthadneveractuallybeenobservedbefore.Theynamedthenewcalciumsilicatemineraldavemaoiteinhonourofdeep-EarthscientistHo-Kwang“Dave”Mao.Normally,davemaoite'scrystalstructurewouldbreakapartifitwasbroughtuptoEarth'ssurfacebecauseofthemassivedropinpressure.Butbecauseitwastrappedinsideadiamond,itwaspreservedonitslongjourneyuptotheOrapamine.“Whenwebrokeopenthediamond,thedavemaoitestayedintactforaboutasecond,andthenwesawitexpandunderthemicroscopeandbasicallyturnintoglass,”saysTschauner.Themoleculeswithinittakeonaparticularcubicarrangementknownasaperovskitestructure.Thisstructureshowsitcouldonlyhaveformedundertheextremeconditionsexperiencedinthelowermantle,wherethepressureismorethan200,000timesthatfoundatEarth'ssurface.Davemaoiteisthoughttomakeupabout5percentofEarth'slowermantle,andisimportantbecauseitcanalsohostradioactiveelementslikeuranium,thoriumandpotassium-40thatheatEarthastheydecay.Withouttheseradioactiveelements,theEarthwouldhavecooledbynow.28.Whatdoweknowaboutthemineraldavemaoite?A.Itwasnamedinmemoryofagreatpolitician.B.Itwasdiscoveredassoonasthediamondwasfound.C.Ithadneveractuallybeenfoundbeforethediscovery.D.Ithadbeenstuckinadiamond200kilometresunderground.29.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“intact”inParagraph4mean?A.Divided.B.Overlooked.C.Hidden.D.Undamaged.30.Whyisthemineraldavemaoitesignificant?A.Becauseithasacoolingeffect.B.Becauseitsinternalstructureisspecial.C.Becauseitcontainsheat-producingelements.D.Becauseitsformationbackgroundisextreme.31.Whatisthepurposeofthetext?A.Toexplaintheusesofasubstance.B.Tointroducethediscoveryofamineral.C.Tostresstheroleofdeep-Earthchemistry.D.Toadvocatetheprotectionofradioactiveelements.DBlackMyth:WukongisoneofthemosthighlyanticipatedChinesevideogamesever,apremiumtitlewithablockbuster-worthybudgetthatemphasizesthecountry'spushtobecomeaglobalculturalpower.Thegame'sreleaseisalandmarkmomentforChina'sgamingindustry.ItisconsideredChina'sfirst“AAA”title,abig-budget,globalgamewithsophisticatedgameplayandadvancedvisuals.Withinhoursofitsrelease,thereweremorethan1.5millionpeopleplayingitonSteam,makingittheNo.1gameontheonlineplatform.BlackMyth:Wudongisadaptedfromthe16th-centuryChineseclassicnovelJourneytotheWest.Thegame'smaincharacterisinspiredbySunWukong,alsoknownastheMonkeyKing,whobattlesopponentswithamagicironbar.China'svideogameindustryisdominatedbytitlesplayedonsmartphones,notbig-budgetconsole(主機(jī)游戲)orPCgamesthatarereleasedglobally.However,BlackMyth:WukongmarksashiftasitisbeinginitiallyreleasedonSony'sPlayStation5andpersonalcomputers.Inrecentyears,theindustryinChinahasfacedsignificantchallenges.Thegovernmenthasimplementedstrictregulationstocontrolgamingduetoconcernsthatchildrencouldbecomeaddictedandnegativelyinfluenced.Forexample,Beijinghasintroducedrulesthatprohibityoungpeoplefromplayinggamesonlineonschooldaysandimposestricttimelimitsongamingduringweekendsandholidays.Butthegame'slaunchlitupnationalpride.OneChinesemediaoutletnotedthatthegame'sdefaultlanguageisChineseandadded,“Itfeelssogood.”TheglobalinterestinthegamealsohighlightedChina'spushtoexerciseits“softpower.”ThenovelthatitisbasedonisconsideredoneofChina'sfourgreatclassics.ThegamealsodepictsimportantculturallandmarksthroughoutChina.“ThesuccessofBlackMyth:Wudongisnotonlyavictoryforthegamingindustry,butalsoanimportantmilestoneintheoverseasexpansionofChineseculture,”YangchengEveningNews,astate-ownednewspaper,wroteinanarticle.32.WhatdoweknowaboutBlackMyth:Wudong?A.Itfocusesonbasicgameplayelements.B.ItshiftsChina'sgamingtowardsconsoles.C.Itfeaturesaworldbornofpureimagination.D.ItactsasalandmarkforadaptingChinesemyth.33.WhatchallengehasChina'sgamingindustryfacedrecently?A.Insufficientbudgetforgamedevelopment.B.Increasingpopularityofsmartphonegames.C.China'slackofemphasisonculturalsoftpower.D.Governmentmeasurestorestrictyouthgamingtime.34.Whatcanweinferfromthelastparagraph?A.ThegametargetsWesternaudiencewithitsculturalthemes.B.ThegameisabigstepinshowingChinesecultureworldwide.C.Thegame'ssuccessisawaytoboostChina'seconomicgrowth.D.ThegamestrengthensnationalpridebyhighlightingChineseculture.35.Whatcanbethebesttitleofthetext?A.BlackMyth:WukongasaCulturalAmbassadorB.TheImpactofGamingIndustryonChina'sYouthC.TheImpactofGamingIndustryonChineseCultureD.BlackMyth:Wukong'sInfluenceonGameMechanics第二節(jié)(共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Haveyoubeenfeelingstuckorunsatisfiedlately?Ifso,itmaybebecauseyouhaven'tfoundyourlife'spurpose.Yourlife'spurposecanhelpguideyoutowardthepersonyouwanttobeandleadyoutoahappylife!It'snevertoolatetostartlookingforapurpose.36.Checkouttheseeasyandefficientwaystofindyourpurposeinlifeandbethebestversionofyourself.Step1.ExploreyourpassionsTryingnewthingscanhelpyouunderstandwhatbringsyoujoy.Divingheadfirstintohobbiesorotherthingsyouenjoycanhelpyoufindmeaninginlife.Moreoftenthannot,yourpassionsareactivitiesthatyouoftenlosetrackoftimewhiledoing.37.Yourtruepassionsultimatelyfillyourheartwithjoy.Step2.38Takeamomenttorecordyourhopes,dreams,andgoals—whatdoyouwanttoaccomplishinlife?Now,hangthispapersomewhereyou'llalwaysseeit(likeonthefridgeoraboveyourbed).Usethissimplestatementasaremindertoworktowardsyourgoalsanddiscoveryourlife'spurpose.Step3.Practiceself-acceptance39.Beingawareofwhatyoucanandcan'tdoisagreatwaytounderstandwhatyourlifepurposemaybe.Self-acceptanceisallaboutacceptingyourselfasyouare——faultsandall.Noone'sperfect,andthesooneryouacceptthat,thefasteryoucangivemeaningtoyourlife.Step4.FocuslessonpleasingothersTryingtomakeotherpeoplehappycouldblockyouroverallpurpose.Evenifyoudeterminethatyourlifepurposeisabouthelpingothers,dosowithoutsacrificingyourownneeds.Trynottoworryaboutwhatotherpeoplethink——youdon'thavetopleasethem!40A.KeepajournaleverydayB.Afterall,itcanchangeovertimeC.WriteapersonalvisionstatementD.WeallhaveatendencytofindfaultsinothersE.DomakedecisionsandchoicesthatmatchyourownpurposeF.FocusonwhatdelightsyouratherthanitsmaterialisticorsocietalvalueG.Learningtoacceptyourlimitationscanhelpyoumakesmarterlifegoals第三部分語言運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)；滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。Thetextcameat4:30P.M.,whenmyhusband,Martin,wasathishockeygame.“Idon'tfeelwell.John'sdrivingmetothehospital.”Icalledhimandhetoldmehisarmhurt.ThenI41histeammateJohncallingMartin'snameoverandover,butmysuper-fithusbanddidn’t42.Later,IlearnedthatJohn,anurse,droveMartintothehospitalwhenhesawMartindroppedtohis43ontheice,strugglingtocatchhisbreath.WhenMartinstoppedbreathinginthecar,Johnreacted44,drivingcalmlywithonehandandpoundinghischestwiththeothertohelpkeepbloodflowing.AsmysonandIracedtothehospital,wewaiteduntilthemedicalteamyelled,“Wehavea45!”.OnceMartinwasfinallystable,Ilearnedthatthe46ofsurvivingcardiacarrest(心臟停搏)outsideahospitalwasonlyaround10percent,andthatmostsurvivorshavesomedegreeofbraininjury.My52-year-oldhusbandwasa47one.Hemadeamiraculousandfull48.49,perhapsthescariestpartwasthatafterdozensoftestsnobodycouldfindasinglethingwrongwithhim.Ifdoctorscouldn'texplainwhyhishearthadstopped,couldn'tthishappenagain?Andifitdid,howtosavehimwastotally50us.ThenIreadaboutKatrysha,awomaninourcommunitywhohadgoneintocardiacarrestseveralyearsearlier,whosestory51Martin'ssoclosely.Hercolleagueshadsavedherbycalling911andperformingCPR,andnowKatryshagaveCPRclasses.Iknewshewas52tobeourteacher.Duringthecourse,Katryshataughtusalot.Whentheclassended,Iwasexcited.Forthefirsttimesincemyhusband'sreleasefromthehospital,Iwasn't53.LearningCPRwasthemostempoweringthingwe'veeverdone.TakingtheCPRcoursegaveusmorethanfirst-aidtraining.Itbecamea54pointinourfamily'shealingjourney.Finally,wewerenolonger55.41.A.imaginedB.heardC.mindedD.kept42.A.respondB.waitC.hesitateD.listen43.A.bodyandmindB.handsandkneesC.teethandgumsD.heartandsoul44.A.immediatelyB.differentlyC.excitedlyD.coldly45.A.puzzleB.faintC.pulseD.tool46.A.possibilityB.meansC.courageD.pace47.A.shamefulB.fortunateC.creativeD.realistic48.A.rescueB.attemptC.successD.recovery49.A.InsteadB.ThereforeC.OtherwiseD.However50.A.beyondB.amongC.overD.within51.A.contradictedB.mirroredC.interruptedD.reminded52.A.electedB.forbiddenC.meantD.forced53.A.terrifiedB.relaxedC.encouragedD.annoyed54.A.finishingB.turningC.freezingD.breaking55.A.homelessB.tirelessC.fearlessD.powerless第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。GretaGerwighasbecomearolemodelforanewgenerationoffilmmakers,56(know)forherimpressiveworkinbothactinganddirecting.Gerwigbeganhercareerasanactress,earningpraiseforherrolesinsmaller,independentfilms.However,after57(discover)herpassionfordirectingandmeaningfulstories,sherealizedhertruecallingwastellingthosestoriesfrombehindthecamera.Underthe58(guide)ofexperienceddirectors,shedirectedherfirstsolofeature,LadyBird,whichearnedfiveOscarnominations,showingtheworldthatshewasnotonlyatalentedactressbutalsooneoftoday'sbest59(director).WhatsetsGerwigapartisherability60(create)filmsthatbalancecreativityandrealemotion.Inherwork,shenotmerelyfought61thechallengesoftheindustry,shealso62(seek)toshowthespiritofperseverance,personalidentity,andgrowththroughherfilms.In2023,hermovieBarbiegainedglobalpopularity.Theworldseesnotjustafilmmaker,but63artistcapableofmixinghumoranddeepermeaninginawaythatresonateswithaudience.AsGerwig'scareercontinuestogrow,herfans64(eager)awaithernextproject.Thereisnodoubt65hercreativityandpassionwillkeepshapingthefutureofcinema.Herjourneyshowshowdedication,stayingtruetooneself,andhardworkcanleadtosuccesswhileinspiringotherstofollowtheirowndreams.第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)；滿分40分)第一節(jié)(滿分15分)假如你是李華，是新加坡國立大學(xué)(NUS)的一名國際交換生，因最近家庭經(jīng)濟(jì)狀況出現(xiàn)變故，現(xiàn)無法承擔(dān)全部的學(xué)費(fèi)(tuition)和生活費(fèi)用，因此你決定給輔導(dǎo)員PaulBlack寫一封求助信。內(nèi)容包括：(1)個(gè)人情況；(2)求助內(nèi)容。注意：(1)寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；(2)請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。DearMr.Black,Sincerely,LiHua第二節(jié)(滿分25分)閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。Havingrecentlytransferredtothehighschool,Emilyfeltlikeaghostdriftingthroughthehallways——unseenandunheard.Strugglingtoadapttohernewenvironment,shefoundherselfisolated.Agroupofpopulargirls,ledbyJessica,frequentlymadefunofher.Theyeventhrewinsultsatherintelligence,asifexcellinginschoolwassomethingtobeashamedof.Toavoidaddingmorestresstoheralreadyoverworkedparents,Emilybottledupherfeelings,swallowingthedailysufferinglikebittermedicine.Onegrayafternoon,afterthefinalbellhadrungandthelastechoesofchatterhadfaded,Emilyfoundherbooksandnotebooksscatteredinadirtybin.Withembarrassmentburninghercheeks,tearswelledupinhereyes,blurringhervisionassheknelttogatherherbelongings.Justthen,Lily,aclassmatewhohadalwaysnoti