山東省德州市2023-2024學(xué)年高一上學(xué)期期末考試 英語 含答案

優(yōu)高聯(lián)考高一英語試題2024.1本試卷分第Ⅰ卷(選擇題)和第Ⅱ卷(非選擇題)兩部分。注意事項：1.答第Ⅰ卷前考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號填寫在答題卡上。2.選出每小題答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標(biāo)號框。3.全部答案在答題卡上完成，答在試卷上無效。第Ⅰ卷(滿分95分)第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)做題時，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)做題時，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段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.Howlongwillthegirlstaywithherparents?A.Foroneweek.B.Fortwoweeks.C.Forthreeweeks.2.Whatdoesthemanwant?A.Chocolatecakes.B.Creamcakes.C.Lemoncakes.3.Whatisthemanbuying?A.Shoes.B.Socks.C.Pants.4.Whatdoesthewomanwantthemantodo?A.Takeaphotoofher.B.Payforhistrousers.C.Fixhisshirt.5.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Intheairport.B.Inanoffice.C.Inaclassroom.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)urur聽下面5段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whyisthemansellinghisbookshelf?A.Heneedsabiggerone.B.Hehasfewbookstofillit.C.Hehasoneinthenewapartment.高一英語試題第1頁(共10頁)

7.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Buyingbooksonline.B.Sellingoldthings.C.Choosinganewhouse.聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。8.Whichmagazineisdesignedforsportslovers?A.Enterprise.B.Action.C.FacesandPlaces.9.WhatdopeopleliketoreadaboutaccordingtoMr.Foster?A.Successfulcompanies.B.Differentplaces.C.Personalstories.10.WhatdoesMr.Fosterdo?A.He'sasalesman.B.He'sawriter.C.He'sapainter.聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。11.Howmanykindsoffruitdidthewomanbuyatfirst?A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.12.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando?A.Havesomeyogurt.B.Takesomemedicine.C.Buysomeapples.13.Whatwillthemandonext?A.Preparethebill.B.Deliverthegoods.C.Serveanothercustomer.聽第9段材料,回答第14至17題。14.Whatdoesthewomanwanttoworkasafteruniversity?A.Azookeeper.B.Ananimaldoctor.C.Adogtrainer.15.Howmanydogsandcatsdoestheanimalcenterhave?A.44.B.20.C.24.16.Whatkindofpetdoesthewomanhaveathome?A.Arabbit.B.Abird.C.Adog.17.Whatdoesthemanthinkofdogs?A.Cute.B.Scary.C.Interesting.聽第10段材料,回答第18至20題。18.What'sthepurposeofthetalk?A.Tointroducewesternculture.B.Toexplainhowtowriteapaper.C.Totellthestudentsthecourseplan.19.Whatwillstudentsdoat8:30a.m.onMondays?A.Attendalecture.B.Writeapaper.C.Gettheirpapersback.20.Whenwillthespeakercometodiscussthepapers?A.Overtheweekends.B.BeforetheclassonTuesdays.C.OnThursdayandFridayafternoons.高一英語試題第2頁(共10頁)

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A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項涂黑。AKnowingsomegreatervalueofsocialskillscanbepowerfulinmanywaystobuildconnectionsandmakewisedecisions.Sotrytofindoutwhatkindofsocialtypeyoumaybe.Q1:Whenfacedwithachallenge,Itendto:A)Acceptitlikeacompetitor.B)Analyse(分析)itlikeadetective.C)Lookforadvicefromothers.Q2:Insocialsituations,Ioften:A)Controltheconversation.B)Listencarefully,collectingdetails.C)Prefertoobserveuntilmymoment.Q3:Whenpresentinganidea,Ifocuson:A)Attractingmyaudiencewithenthusiasmandenergy.B)Providinganeatandorganizedargument.C)Dealingwithpossibleproblemswithpatience.Q4:Myapproachtodealingwithrejection(拒絕)isto:A)Takeitasachallengetoimproveanddeterminetowin!B)Analyzewhatwentwrongandtrytofixandplayagain.C)Feelupsetforashorttimebutsoonlaughagain.Results●MostlyA’s:TheEnthusiasticPioneerYouareanenthusiasticpioneer,readytocompeteandovercomeanydifficulty.●MostlyB’s:TheThoughtfulExpertYou'veshownthepersonalityofathoughtfulexpert.Muchlikeadetectiveanalyzingalltheclues,andyouranalyticalapproachisimpressive.●MostlyC’s:TheCooperative(合作型)ConnectorBeingacooperativeconnectorisvaluable.Lookingforadviceanddealingwithworriesreflectyourunderstandingandproblem-solvingskills.Buttodevelopfurther,presentyourideasmoreconfidently.21IfTomcontrolstheconversation,fearingnochallengestocompete,heisA.acooperativeconnectorB.athoughtfulexpertC.anenthusiasticpioneerD.anindependentdetective高一英語試題第3頁(共10頁)

22.Whatisthebestadvicefor“TheCooperativeConnector”?A.Morecooperation.B.Morereflection.C.Moreunderstanding.D.Moreconfidence.23.Whatisthepassage?A.Aquiz.B.Adiary.C.Aplay.D.Apaper.BEarlierthisyearIwasaskedtodesignasculptureforLondon'sfirststep-freetrail(無障礙通道)withWhizz-Kidz,theUK'sleadingcharityforyoungwheelchairusers.ItwasanofferIcouldn'tpossiblyrefuse,consideringthetrailisawaytoincreasepublicawarenessabouttheneedforwheelchairuserstobemobileandincludedinsociety,throughthepowerofart.Itwasalsosomethingthatseemedextraimportanttome,asartisn'talwayssomethingaccessibletomeasadisabledperson.Iwasborninaworking-classfamilyin1969.Weneverhadmuchmoney,sogettinghobbieswasdifficult.ButMumandDadalwaysmadesurethatIhadsomethingtodrawon.Asachild,Ioftenlostmyselfindrawinginoursmallhouse.However,abadillnesscausedmetobeparalyzedat11,endingupinawheelchair.Still,duringthesedarkmomentsIlearnedtoescapethroughart.Fortunately,Irecoveredenoughtogotoartcollege.ItwaswhenafriendrecommendedaniPadtomeinmythirtiesthatmylifeasanartisttotallychanged.ItchangedthewayImadeart,asIcouldeffectivelycreateartdigitally.Theartpouredoutofme.Thingsmovedsoquicklythatafterjustfourmonths,myworkonmypersonalexperiencesasadisabledpersonwasshowninagroupshowinAmerica.Andthisledmetoworkwithgroupsofdisabledpeople,soIcoulduseiPadtomakeartaboutthestoriesIwasbeingtold.Iwasnotgivingthemavoice,butitwastheywhogavemeavoice,sothatIcouldmakepublicartaboutdisability.Eventually,Ihopedartwouldchangepublicpolicy.Ihopethousandsofdisabledpeoplewillbeabletotakepartandenjoythewonderfulartonshow,andIknowitisacelebrationofthemandtheirlives.24.Whydidthewriteraccepttheoffer?A.Todisplayhissculpture.B.Tomakeartmoreaccessible.C.Todonatemorewheelchairs.D.Toshowhisfightingspirit.25.Whatisknownabouttheartist'schildhood?A.Hehadvarioushobbies.B.Helivedarichlife.C.Illnessendedhisdream.D.Arthelpedhimout.26.HowdidiPadaffecthiscareer?A.Hegotalessonofartcreation.B.ItledtohispopularityinAmerica.C.Hewasbetterequippedtocreateart.D.Itlethimworkwithartistsworldwide.高一英語試題第4頁(共10頁)

27.Whatdoestheauthorsuggestinthelastparagraph?A.Morestep-freetrailsshouldbereplaced.B.Digitalartcouldpromotethetraditionalart.C.Thedisabledcanmakeahappylifeasanartist.D.Policymakersshouldhavethedisabledinmind.CIntheshadowsofeverydaylife,millionssilentlybattleatoughdisease——IBS.Theunpredictabilityofgut(腸)health,endlessbloating,andthefearofinconvenienttoiletvisitsthrowacloudovereveryday.IntheUnitedKingdomalone,morethan6.5millionpeoplestrugglewithgutproblems,with43%ofthemexperiencingtoiletproblemsthatbothertheirdailylives.IBSaffectsnotjusthealthbutalsofamily,work,relationships,andtravelplans.It'saconditionthatoftengoesunspoken,leavingsuffererslonelyandashamed.Butthere'sarayofhopenow,andit'scalledGutWealth.UsershavereportedsignificantimprovementsinguthealthafteraddingtheGutWealthintotheireverydaylife.GutWealthoffersmorethanreliefanditallowsthefreedomtoenjoylifewithoutthestressoftheircondition.SowhatisGutWealthandwhydopeoplehavesuchgreatresultsafterusingit?MadeintheUK,GutWealthismadeupofsevenkeymaterials,includinga“goodbacteria(細(xì)菌)”thatreducesbloatingandimprovesguthealth.Italsotastesgood,doesn'tneedafridge,makingitconvenientforthoseonthego.ThehandyGutWealthisalsolowinsugarandsuitableforawiderangeofdietneeds.What'smore,GutWealthisconvenientlypackagedanddesignedforbestintake.GutWealthismorethanahealthcareproduct;it'sahopeforthosebattlingtheIBS.It'schanginglivesandbreakingthesilenceoftheIBSpatients.TrustyourgutagainwithGutWealth,andrediscoverthefreedomtolivelifetothefullest,sayinggoodbyetotheshameandlonelinessofIBS.28.Whomightbeinterestedinthepassage?A.Onewhohasgutproblems.B.Oneeagertotastesnacks.C.Onewhooftenfeelslonely.D.Oneplanninganewtravel.29.WhatisParagraph2mainlyabout?A.IBShasbecomeahugeconcerninBritain.B.MoreandmorepeoplearetreatedbyIBS.C.MostoftheBritisharesufferingfromIBS.D.IBShasseriouseffectsonBritishtourism.高一英語試題第5頁(共10頁)

30.WhichoneisthefeatureofGutWealth?A.Ittastesextremelysweet.B.Itneedscoldstorage.C.Itincreasesmorebacteria.D.Itisniceforeverydayuse.31.Whatisthebesttitleofthepassage?A.ANewPainkiller,IBSB.GutWealth,GethealthC.AMedicineChangingLivesD.EndYourLonelinessDInaworldofconstantnoise,endlesschoices,andgreatcomplexity,thedesireforsimplicity(簡單)hasbecomeanecessity.Thebook“YesMeansYes,EverythingElseMeansNo,”byBruceMullen,digsintothedeepphilosophyofsimplicityindecision-making.Theinterestingtitletellsreaderstograsptheartofclearchoices.Thebookrecommendsustoputourenergiesintothedefinite“Yes”andavoidfromweakeningoureffortswiththelessimportantdetails.Simplicityindecision-makingstressesclearnessandefficiencywhilemakingchoices.Inaworldfilledwithinformationoverload,usingsimplicitycanleadtobetterresults.Whenfacedwithcomplexdecisions,individualsororganizationsoftenstruggletodealwithplentyofdata,leadingtoimperfectchoices.Byacceptingsimplicity,decision-makersaimtogetthekeyinformation,focusonthemostrelatedfactors,andavoidunnecessarydetails.Thisapproachencouragesustopickoutthemainaims,enablingquickerevaluationsandconclusions.Throughhispersonalexperiences,Mullenfeltthepowerofsimplicity,leadinghimtomakebetterdecisions.Thisbookcanalsobeappliedtobusinessplanning.Mullen'sexplorationintothephrase“yesmeansyes”showedtheimportanceofclearintentioninnegotiatinglife'scrossroads.Basically,“YesMeansYes,EverythingElseMeansNo”ismorethanjustanexplorationofsimplicityintheory;it'sapracticalguidetoimprovedecision-makingskills.Theauthordoesn'tonlypromotethephilosophybutequipsreaderswiththeskillstheyneedtocarryitouteffectively.Fromtechniquestoprioritize(優(yōu)先)taskstomethodsforremovingdistractions,thebookofferspracticaltoolsforsimplifyingthedecision-makingprocess.Forthoseseekingtolivealifewithaclearpurpose,thisbookisaguidinglightamongthefogofindecision.32.Whatis“YesMeansYes,EverythingElseMeansNo”mainlyabout?A.Itencouragesustoliveasimplelife.B.Ittellsustheimportanceofmorechoices.C.Itfocusesonhowtomakeagooddecision.D.Itoffersaworkableapproachtoreducingnoise.高一英語試題第6頁(共10頁)

33.Whatisconsideredabarrierindecision-making?A.Missedopportunities.B.Mentalstress.C.Overloadedinformation.D.Heateddiscussions.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“negotiating”inParagraph4probablymean?A.Cuttingdown.B.GettingthroughC.Tellingapart.D.Makingup.35.What'sthewriter'sattitudetowardsMullen'sbook?A.Unclear.B.Doubtful.C.Pessimistic.D.Positive.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，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Thereisincreasingevidencethatsittingdowntoomuchcanbearisktoourhealth.36Expertsrecommendbreakinguplongperiodsofsittingtimewithlightactivities,forExpertsrecommendbreakinguplongperiodsofsittingtimewithlightactivities,forexample,walking,jogging,swimmingandsoon38Weareadvisedtoexerciseregularlyatleast150minutesaweek,andreducesittingtime.However,thereiscurrentlynotenoughevidencetosetatimelimitonhowmuchtimeweshouldsiteachday.Thesestudieshaveshownsittingforlongperiodscanslowthemetabolism(新陳代謝),whichaffectsthebody'sabilitytocontrolbloodsugar,bloodpressureandbreakdownbodyfatThesestudieshaveshownsittingforlongperiodscanslowthemetabolism(新陳代謝),whichaffectsthebody'sabilitytocontrolbloodsugar,bloodpressureandbreakdownbodyfat37Beingoverweightandobese,type2diabetes,heartdiseaseandcertaintypesofcancersarethemostcommonones.However,somecountrieshavemadesuggestionsthatchildrenlimitscreentime,suchasTVandvideogames,to1to2hoursaday.Thisistoreducethetimespentsitting.Forchildrenandteenagersaged5to18,reducingsittingtimeincludesanythingthatinvolvesmovinginoraroundthehome,classroomorcommunity39*Agreeafamilylimittoscreentimeperday.*MakebedroomsaTV,electronicdevice,laptopandphone-freezone.*Set“noscreentime”rulestoencourageotheractivities.*Encourageparticipationinhousechores,suchassettingthetableortakingthebinsout.*Choosegiftssuchasascooter,skateboard,ballorkitetoencourageactiveplay.40Researchesseemtopointtothefactthatlesssittingandmoremovingcontributetobetterhealth.Wemightstartbysimplystandingratherthansittingwhenwehavethechance.A.Anyway,movemore,sitless.B.Forstarters,you'llburnmorecalories.C.Herearesometipstoreducetheirsittingtime.高一英語試題第7頁(共10頁)

D.Mostoftheevidenceisbasedonscientificstudies.E.Theycanreduceourriskofbadhealthfrominactivity.F.Scientistsdon'tyetknowexactlywhysittingissobad.G.Studieshavelinkedbeinginactivewithhealthproblems.第三部分英語知識運(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選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Merdawasenjoyingapeacefulafternoonbytheriverwhensuddenlyanalligator(短吻鱷)attackedhimHescreamed,feeling41Afterafiercestruggle,hemanagedto42thejawsofthedangerousanimalButhewasleftwitha43infectedwound,leadingtotheamputation(截肢)ofasignificantportionofhisarm.Thiswasanunbelievablychallenging44forMerda,bothphysicallyandemotionallyDespitethesesetbacks,Merda45togiveinHetriedtoreturntowork,butsoonrealizedthelimitationsofhis46Hisheartwasbroken,buthewasthankfulthathewasstillaliveSohebeganto47newopportunitiesandwaystomakealivingwhile48thevaluablelessonshehadlearnedMerdahopedtousetheexperiencetobecomeamotivationalspeakerandhelpotherswhomayfeel49inlife,encouragingthemnevertogiveupandmoveforwardbravelyHisfinal50wastoinspireotherstoovercometheirfearsandrealizetheirdreamsMerdabelievedthatifhecould51abattlewithanalligator,thenanyonecould52theirfearsandmakegreatachievementsMerda'sstorywentviraland53nationalmediaattentionItservesasapowerful54thatdeterminationandstrongbeliefcanhelpusovercomeallkindsofdifficultiesHehasbecomea(n)55tomanypeopleJustasMerdaoncesaid,“I'mgoingtofightmywaythroughtherestofthislife.”41.A.attractedB.frightenedC.excitedD.disappointed42.A.protectB.destroyC.escapeD.miss43.A.severelyB.slightlyC.differentlyD.stupidly44.A.treatB.chanceC.magicD.time45.A.refusedB.promisedC.desiredD.pretended46.A.dutyB.courageC.injuryD.patience47.A.ignoreB.acceptC.continueD.explore48.A.sharingB.imaginingC.hidingD.expecting49.A.buriedB.stuckC.dullD.interested50.A.storyB.goalC.passionD.devotion51.A.surviveB.experienceC.witnessD.follow高一英語試題第8頁(共10頁)52.A.pickupB.getoverC.runafterD.passdown53.A.lackedB.offeredC.gainedD.faced54.A.warningB.rewardC.reminderD.study55.A.surpriseB.lessonC.enthusiasmD.inspiration第Ⅱ卷(滿分55分)第三部分英語知識運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)閱讀下面材料，在題后空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(每空一詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。ThedragonlanternfestivalissettoopenLanterns,symbolsofjoyand56(happy)sinceancienttimes,havebecomeoneofChina'sculturalicons.DuringtheLanternFestivaleveryyear,lightinglanterns57(be)animportantpartofChineseNewYearcelebrations.TheZigonglanternfestival,dating58theDangDynasty,standsoutfromthelanternshowsinChinaandhasbeenlistedasanational-levelintangibleculturalheritage(非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn))With59(it)combinationoflanternswithlandscapes,theZigonglanternfestivalcoversvariousartformssuchassculpture,andtraditionalChinesepaintingUptonow,it60(attract)over400millionvisitorsThelanternexhibitionfeaturesnearly2kilometersoflightedstreets.Thereareaboutfortysetsofdifferentlanterns,61(include)hugelanterns,craftedlanterns,decorativelanternsandthemedlanternsetsinspiredby62(tradition)Chineselegendsandclassicalliterature.Varietiesofanimal-shapedlanternswillshowgreatartisticcharmtovisitors.Throughoutthelanternfestival,therewillbeaseriesofChineseculturalexperiences,63includealightingceremony,atraditionalHanfushowand64creativeNewYearpaintingexhibition.Limited-editionlanternswillbeavailableforvisitors65(buy).第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)(滿分15分)假設(shè)你校英文網(wǎng)站征集運(yùn)動故事，鼓勵學(xué)生參與體育運(yùn)動。請以“MySportsStory”為題分享你的運(yùn)動故事，內(nèi)容包括：1.你的愛好；2.運(yùn)動故事；3.你的收獲。注意:1.詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80詞左右;2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。高一英語試題第9頁(共10頁)

MySportsStory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)寫一段，使其構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。IgrewupinasmalltowninMississippi,whereeveryonekneweachotherandfamilywaseverything.Mybigbrother,Jake,andIhadalwaysbeenclose.Wesharedthesamehobbies,friendsanddreamsexceptthatIwantedtogotocollege,traveltheworldandmakeadifference.However,everythingchangedwhenourfatherpassedaway.Hewasthegluethatheldourfamilytogetherandwithouthimthingsfellapart.Jaketookoverthefamilybusiness,andcontinuedtorunourfather'sautoshop,whichwasstrugglingtosurviveinthecompetitivemarket.ItriedtohelpJake,butalsowantedtoachievemyowngoals.Iappliedtoseveraluniversitiesacrossthecountry,hopingtogetascholarship.IwasthrilledwhenIgotacceptedtoStanfordinCalifornia,oneofthebestuniversitiesinthenation.ButJakewasnothappyforthat.Hefeltabandonedbymydecision.Hecriticizedmeforbeingselfishandungrateful,turningmybackonourfamilyandroots.HesaidIwaswastingmytimeandmoneyonafancyeducationthatwouldnothelpmeintherealworld.HesaidIshouldstayathomeandhelphimruntheshop,asourfatherwouldhavewanted.ItriedtoreasonwithhimthatIlovedhimandourfamily.IsaidIwouldcomebackaftergraduation,ormaybeevensoonerifheneededme.AndIwasproudofhimfortakingcareofthebusiness.Ipromisedwecouldstillbeclose,evenifIwasmilesapart.Hewasangryandrefusedtoacceptmychoice.Hesaidhedidnotwanttoseemeortalktomeeveragain.HeevenmentionedIwasnolongerhisbrother,buthisenemy.注意：1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為100詞左右；2.請按下列格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。Despitethat,IpackedupandleftforStanford.高一英語試題第10頁(共10頁)高一英語試題參考答案2024.1第一部分聽力(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)1-5BABCC6-10CBBCB11-15ACABA16-20CBCAC第二部分閱讀理解(共20小題；每小題2.5分，滿分50分)21-23CDA24-27BDCD28-31AADB32-35CCBD36-40DGECA第三部英語知識運(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)41-45BCADA46-50CDABB51-55ABCCD第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)56.happiness57.is58.from59.its60.hasattracted61.including62.traditional63.which64.a65.tobuy第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)(滿分15分)MySportsStoryAmongallsportsIlikeswimmingbest.Ifellinlovewithitquitebyaccident.WhenIwasyounger,IneverthoughtIwouldmeetadrowningchildneedingmyhelp.ButIcouldn'tswimatthattime.AlthoughIwasverynervous,Imanagedtodrawhimoutoftheriverwithalongstick.IthoughtifIcouldswim,Iwouldhavehelpedhimmoreeasilyandquickly.From