新高中考试英语 02 生活故事- 专项突破“读后续写”

专题02高考英语专项突破“读后续写”--生活故事生活平凡中有不平凡，简单中有不简单，生活中的故事每日上演……01阅读下面短文，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。“Besuretohangthedecorationshigh,”saidPolly,mystepmom.“Jakemightmistakethecolorfulglassballsforhistoysandtrytobitethem,”JakewasnewtoourfamilythatChristmas.Hewasabeautifulbrown-and-whitedog.And,ofcourse,hewasloadedwiththecuriositythatmadeeverythingatoy.TwoweeksbeforeChristmas,webroughtouttheboxesofdecorations,manyofwhichhadbeeninPolly’sfamilyforages.Amongthemwasaspecialboxthatheldanentiregingerbreadfamily(姜饼人).Theywererealcookies,hungwithredribbons(丝带)andmademanyyearsearlier.Everynowandthen,Ioroneofmylittlesisters—RuthandSue—wouldpretendweweregoingtoeatone,knowingthatPollywouldsay,“You’llbreakatooth!They’resooldthatthey’rerock-hard.”Wedidn’treallywanttoeatthem,butweenjoyedmakingfunofPolly.Sincewedidn’tknowhowJakewouldreacttothedecorationsortheChristmastree,wewerecarefultoputthedecorationsuphigh.Jakesniffed(嗅)thetreealot.Thosefirstcoupleofdays,Pollycaughthimstartingtoliftalegonthetreetwice.Buthelearnedquicklyandsettledforsniffingfromadistance.TheweekendbeforeChristmas,DadandPollytookustowatchthenewholidaymovie.Excited,wejumpedintothecarwithbagsofhome-madepopcorn,andoffwewentforagreatevening.Afewhourslater,wereturnedhome,onlytofind...aterriblemess.Itwasn’ttheChristmastree.Infact,weweren’tsurewhatitwas.Westoodjustinsidethedoorstaringatthemess.Asitturnedout,itwasJake’sbed,whichhe’ddestroyed.Leftaloneforthefirsttime,hemusthavegottenbored,attackeditandleftitfordead.Wedidn’tknowthatthebedwasnottheonlyvictim.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Thenextmorning,wegirlswereplayinginthelivingroomwhenRuthletoutasuddencry._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Itwasn’tme,”Isaid,incaseanybodythoughtI’dhadamidnightsnackofrock-harddecorations._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Onepossibleversion:Thenextmorning,wegirlswereplayinginthelivingroomwhenRuthletoutasuddencry.“Hey,whobrokeGingerbreadBaby?”Ruthasked.ThatbroughtPollytothelivingroomfast.“Where?Showme!”Ruthpointedattheformerbabycookie,whichwasnowjustahead,stilltiedtothetreebyitsredribbon.“Here’sanotherbrokenone,”saidSue.It’sGingerbreadGrandpa.Oritwas.Nowit’sjusthisheadandhat.Thatcausedsomeinspection,andsoonitwasclearthatallthegingerbreadmenwerenowjustgingerbreadheads.“Itwasn’tme,”Isaid,incaseanybodythoughtI’dhadamidnightsnackofrock-harddecorations.Quickly,mysistersmadedenialsoftheirown.ThenwegirlsandPollyalllookedatJake.Untilthatmoment,JakehadbeensittingbyDad,lookinghappyasever.Suddenly,hisposturechanged.Guiltspreadoverhisface.Withhisheadbowedalittle,hetriednottomeetPolly’seyes,butitwasclearwhathadhappened.Itwasasifhewerewearingasignthatsaid,“Ikilledanentiregingerbreadfamily.”【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者家在圣诞节期间的有趣故事。刚刚来的家里的小狗Jake对一切都充满好奇，尽管在装饰圣诞树的时候，一家人把装饰品挂的很高，以防被Jake破坏，但是最后在一家人外出的时候，Jake还是毁掉许多圣诞装饰，甚至包括多年来作为装饰的姜饼饼干。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，我们两个女孩在客厅里玩耍，Ruth突然叫了一声。”可知，第一段可描写Jake造成的其它破坏，特别是毁掉了姜饼装饰品。②由第二段首句内容“‘不是我，’我说，以防有人以为我吃了一些坚硬的装饰品。”可知，第二段可描写作者和姐妹都否认是自己做的这些事情，最后真相大白，这些都是Jake毁掉的。2.续写线索：发现姜饼装饰被破坏——一家人的反应——孩子们都否认是自己做的——真相大白——Jake的反应3.词汇激活行为类①.导致：cause/leadto/resultin②.否认：makedenials/deny③.突然：suddenly/allatonce/abruptly情绪类①.快乐：happy/joyful/pleased/delighted【点睛】[高分句型1].Ruthpointedattheformerbabycookie,whichwasnowjustahead,stilltiedtothetreebyitsredribbon.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句，过去分词作状语）[高分句型2].Thatcausedsomeinspection,andsoonitwasclearthatallthegingerbreadmenwerenowjustgingerbreadheads.（and连接并列句，that引导主语从句，it是形式主语）02IlovetoplaythepianoandIgreatlyenjoyperformingmysongs,sowhentheannualwinterrecitalwascanceled,Iwasdisappointed.Ihadlookedforwardtoitforalongtimeandhadalreadypreparedtwoofmybestsongs.Mymomhadawonderfulidea,however,toturnthisdisappointingletdownintosomethingworthwhile.“YoucanperformyoursongsatCarriageHouseSeniorLiving,”mymomsuggestedbrightly.“I’msuretheseniorstherewhodonothavefamiliesvisitthemthatoften,wouldreallyappreciatethemusicandyoucouldplaymorethanjusttwosongs.”Iimmediatelythoughtthiswasagreatidea.OneofthethingsIdidnotlikeabouttherecitalswasthatIwaslimitedtoplayingjustacoupleofsongs.PlayingthepianoatCarriageHouseseemedlikeawin-winsituationbecausenotonlywouldIgettoplaymoresongs,butIwouldalsohavethechancetocheeruptheresidentstherewithsomelivelytunes.MymomcalledCarriageHouseandmadearrangementsformetoperform.Inthecomingdays,IworkedespeciallyhardtopolishupfifteenpiecesthatIthoughtthecrowdwouldenjoy,includingmanyoldclassics.Whenthemuch-anticipateddayfinallyarrived,myfamilyandIdrovetoCarriageHouse.Walkingthroughtheenormousdoubledoors,westeppedintoanentrywaythatoverlookedthespaciousgranddiningroom.Rightattheentrancetothediningroomstoodthepianoasifitwerejustwaitingtomakesomemusictoliventheplaceupabit.Atnearlyeverytableseveralgray-hairedwomenormenwereseatedenjoyingtheirdinnerandthecompanythatthecrowdedroomprovided.Despitetheconversationsgoingonatvarioustablesthough,isolationhunglikeadarkcloudintheroom.Almostimmediately,weweregreetedbyanoldwomanwithawalkerwhointroducedherselfasPhyllisinchargeofCarriageHouse.Shewelcomedmeandledmetothestage.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。AsIsatdownonthebench,Ipressedakeyonthepianoandwassurprisedtohearnosound.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________NervousnessmeltedawayandIstartedtoenjoytheperformancewiththeold.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】AsIsatdownonthebench,Ipressedakeyonthepianoandwassurprisedtohearnosound.Feelingasifthewholeworldwaswatchingme,Iwasstruckdeadwithembarrassment.HowcouldIperformthesongwithoutthepiano?IwasonpinsandneedleswhenPhyllisslowlymadeherwaytothefrontofthecrowdofdinnersandannouncedinacomfortingtone,“Thisgirlhascometosingforusbutthepianoseemstobealittlenervous.”Almostimmediately,therewasscatteredapplauseandseveralpeoplesteppedforwardtohelpmepluginthepianoandsetthemicrophone.Witheverythingready,Itookadeepbreathandcommencedmyperformance.NervousnessmeltedawayandIstartedtoenjoytheperformancewiththeold.Onewomangotupandbegantoanimatedlydanceabouttheroom.Someofthepeopleswayedintheirchairstothebeatofthemusicwhileotherstappedtheirstoes.Theperformanceendedupwithastormofapplausefromthecrowd.IrealizedthatitwasfarbetterthanapianorecitalbecausealmosteveryoneseemedtotrulyappreciatemymusicandI’mproudthatIhavethepowertospreadkindnesstothem.Itendedupbeingablessingindisguisethattherecitalwascanceled,leadingtomesharingthegiftofmusicwiththosewhoneededitmost.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者喜欢弹钢琴，也非常喜欢表演自己的歌曲，所以当年度冬季独奏会被取消时，作者很失望。然而，妈妈提议去CarriageHouse为老年人表演时，作者欣然同意并为之积极的做准备。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“当我坐在长凳上时，我按下了钢琴的一个键，奇怪的是没有听到任何声音。”可知，第一段可描写作者表演时发现钢琴没有声音的内心的紧张以及问题解决后大家对作者的鼓励。由第二段首句内容“紧张的情绪消失了，我开始喜欢上了和老人一起的表演。”可知，第二段可描写作者的演奏给老人带来的快乐和作者的感受。2.续写线索：演出时钢琴出问题——紧张不已——老人鼓励——紧张消失——融入音乐——感悟3.词汇激活行为类①表演：perform/show②.宣布：announce/declare情绪类①.尴尬：embarrassment/awkward②.紧张的：nervous/intense/beonpinsandneedles【点睛】[高分句型1].IwasonpinsandneedleswhenPhyllisslowlymadeherwaytothefrontofthecrowdofdinnersandannouncedinacomfortingtone（运用了when引导的时间状语从句）[高分句型2]Irealizedthatitwasfarbetterthanapianorecitalbecausealmosteveryoneseemedtotrulyappreciatemymusic.（运用了由关系代词that引导的宾语从句）03TheRainy-DayPicnicItwasSaturday,andAdamwaswideawake.Thehousewasquiet,soheknewhisparentswerestillsleeping.Hismotherhadpromisedthattheywouldgoonapicnicintheparktoday.Hehadbeenlookingforwardtoitallweek.Theywouldhaveyummyfoodtoeatatthepicnic.Theywouldplaycatchandmaybeflyakiteifthewindwasstrong.Adamthoughtmaybeheshouldwakehisparentsupnow.However,itstilllookeddarkoutside.Usuallybynowthesunwasshiningthroughthewindows.Maybeitwascloudy,Adamthought.Hewenttohisparents’roomandclimbedontotheirbed.“Hello!”saidAdam,cheerfully.“It’stimetogetup!”Hismotheryawned,rubbinghereyes.“Hi,”hewhispered.“It’stooearly.Let’sgobacktosleep.”“Butit’smorning.Andyoupromisedapicnictoday!’“Ugh,”saidMother.“Inearlyforgetit.Okay,let’sgetup.”Thesmallboyfollowedherdownstairs.Hismotherwenttotheglassdoorthatledtothebackyard.“It’sraining!”Sheturnedtoherson.“Adam,it’sraining.Wecan’tgoonapicnictoday.”Adam’slipbegantoshake.Hiseyesgotmisty.Hesatdownonthefloorandheldhischin(下巴)inhishands.Thiswasnotthenewshewantedtohear.“I’msorry,”saidhismother.“Let’sgetsomesnacksandwatchsomecartoonsforawhile.”Theysattogetheronthecouch.Theysnuggled(依偎)，anditwascozy.Halfanhourlater,hisfatherlistenedtothebadnewsabouttherainandthepicnic.“Hmm,”hesaid.“Rainmightspoilapicnicinthepark,butitcanalsobefunsometimes.”HefinishedhiscoffeeandaskedAdamtogofindhisraincoatandrubberboots.“Let’sgoforawalk.”注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好：4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph1:Afterputtingonhisyellowbootsandraincoat,hefollowedhisfatherintotherain.Paragraph2:Whentheycamebackin,wetandhappy,Adam’smothersaidshehadasurpriseforthem.【答案】Afterputtingonhisyellowbootsandraincoat,hefollowedhisfatherintotherain.Astheywalked,theytalkedaboutthebasketballgameatschoollastweek.FatherpraisedAdam’sexcellentperformance.Althoughtheskywasstillfullofdarkclouds,Adamwashappy.Listeningtotherainandchattingaboutinterestingthings,Adamthoughtitwouldbegoodtogooutlikethisonarainyday.Whentheycamebackin,wetandhappy,Adam’smothersaidshehadasurpriseforthem.Followinghismother,theycametothegarden.Althoughitwasraining,thespaceunderthegrapevinewasdry.MomhasmadeamatfullofAdam’sfavoritesnacks.“Let’sstartthepicnic,”momsaidwithasmile.Thiswasreallyapieceofgoodnews.【解析】这是一篇读后续写。文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个下雨的周六，Adam一直期待的公园野餐泡汤了。他和妈妈看电视时，爸爸提议带他去雨中散步。【详解】1.段落续写①根据第一段首句内容“穿上黄色靴子和雨衣后，他跟着父亲走进雨中”可知，下文可描写Adam和爸爸在雨中漫步的经过。②根据第二段首句内容“当他们回来时，又湿又高兴，Adam的母亲说她给他们一个惊喜”可知，下文可描写这个惊喜是什么。2.续写线索：和爸爸出门——雨中散步——聊开心的事情——回到家妈妈说有惊喜——在院子里野餐3.词类激活行为类①认为：think/believe②开始：begin/start③表扬：praise/commend情绪类①高兴的：happy/pleased/delighted②笑着：withasmile/smiling③好的：good/nice/great【点睛】[高分句型1]Astheywalked,theytalkedaboutthebasketballgameatschoollastweek.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）[高分句型2]Listeningtotherainandchattingaboutinterestingthings,Adamthoughtitwouldbegoodtogooutlikethisonarainyday.（运用了现在分词作状语）[高分句型3]Althoughitwasraining,thespaceunderthegrapevinewasdry.（运用了although引导的让步状语从句）04TheChristmasSpiritStrikesAgainIalwaysdreamedofmakingabigsurpriseofalifetime.Thankstoalittledetermination,someluck,andageneroushelpingofChristmasSpirit,mydreambecameareality.MyfamilyisCanadian,althoughmysistermoveddowntoAustraliaafewyearsagotostudy.ShewasgraduatingjustbeforeChristmas,butduetomyownscholarlyschedulebackhome,Iwouldbeunabletomakeitdownintimeforhergraduation.Shewasunderstandablydisappointed,andIfeltguiltythatIwasn’tabletobethereforheronthisspecialoccasions.WhileIwastalkingtomyprofessortheweekbeforemysister’sgraduation,shecommented,“Well,ifyouwanttogo,justgoahead!"Icouldn’tbelievemyluck!Inearlyjumpedforjoy.“Justmakesureyougetpermissionfromadministrator(行政主管)，”sheadded.Myheartsank.Theadministrationatmyschoolwasinfamousfordenyinganysortoftime-offrequests.Ialmostdidn’tbotherasking,becauseIknewitwouldbeawasteoftime.Butsomethinginmedecidedtotry,justincase.MaybeitwasthehopethattheChristmasSpiritwouldsomehowaffectstheadministratoratthistimeofyear.WhenIreturnedhometocheckthereplyinmyinbox,Isteeledmyselffordisappointment.Iheldmybreath,openedthee-mail,andstartedtoread.Andre-read,justtomakesureI’dunderstood.Approval?Icouldn’tbelievemyluck!Immediately,Icalledtheairline.Unexpectedly,evenduringthebusyChristmasseason,Iwasabletochangemytickettoarrivethedaybeforemysister’sgraduation.Withnewsthisfantastic,Iwasburstingtotellmysister.But,fingersonthedial((拨号盘),Ipaused.Wouldn’titbemuchmorefantasticifIcouldsurpriseher?Whatastateofshockshewouldbein!Slowlyagreatideacametomymind.Idecidedamuchmoredramaticarrivalthanjustaringofthedoorbell.WhatifIcouldn’tarriveinabox?Istartedtoplot.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I,hiddeninthebigbox,heardthemailmenringingmysister’sdoorbell.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Paragraph1:Istartedtoplot.Then,agreatideaoccurredtome:gettingdeliveredinaboxtomysister’shouse!IknewifIpulledthisoff,mygrandarrivalwouldbethebestChristmaspresentIcouldevergivemysister.IfranticallystartedGooglingmailcompanies.Fortunately,IcameacrossamailcompanynamedCouriersPleaseandtomygreatamazementtheirmanageragreedtohelpmetofulfillmydream!Thenextday,theyfoundaboxbigenoughformetohidein.TheChristmasSpiritstrikesagain!(86词)Paragraph2:I,hiddeninthebigbox,heardthemailmenringingmysister’sdoorbell.Theyannouncedtheyhadadeliveryforher.Whentheboxwasopenedandshesawmesittinginsidesmilingupather,mysisterwasatacompletelossforwordsandburstintotears.Iwouldneverforgetthelookonherface.Itwassuchagifttobeabletoattendmysister’sgraduationtoshowhermylove,anditwasamemorythatbothofuswouldcherishforever.SoneverunderestimatethepoweroftheChristmasSpirit(85词）【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的姐姐在加拿大，即将毕业，作者想请假去参加她的毕业典礼，作者忐忑地向自己的学校请假，令作者出乎意料的是居然被批准了，作者订好了机票，想要给姐姐一个惊喜。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“我开始策划。”可知，第一段可描写作者的计划。②由第二段首句内容“我躲在大箱子里，听见邮递员按我姐姐的门铃。”可知，第二段可描写作者的姐姐看到作者时的反应。2.续写线索：想到好主意——联系邮件公司——打开箱子——感想3.词汇激活行为类①想到：occurtosb./strikesb.②偶然遇见：comeacross/runinto③打开：open/unfold④突然哭起来：burstintotears/burstoutcrying情绪类①疯狂地：frantically/insanely【点睛】[高分句型1]IknewifIpulledthisoff,mygrandarrivalwouldbethebestChristmaspresentIcouldevergivemysister.(由关系代词that引导的定语从句，省略了that)[高分句型2]Itwassuchagifttobeabletoattendmysister’sgraduationtoshowhermylove,anditwasamemorythatbothofuswouldcherishforever.(由关系代词that引导的定语从句)05Thispastsummer,myfamilywentonourannualvacationinacottageonalake.Therewerevariousactivitiestokeepeveryonebusy:swimming,fishingandbuildingsandcastleonthebeach.Intheevenings,wegatheredonthebeach,havinggreatfun.However,bythethirddayofourvacation,Inoticedmysister,Jane,spentmostofhertimewatchingvideosandlookingthroughonlineshopsindoors.Shewassoaddictedtohercellphone!Overdinner,ItoldJanewewouldhiketothetopofthemountainacrossthelakethefollowingmorning.Istaredather,“Putyourphoneawayandenjoythescenery.It'sreallyamazing.”“Well,”Janeshrugged(耸)hershouldersandansweredunwillingly,“therearesomebargainstomorrowinseveralonlineshops,soI'llnotbeavailable.”“Comeouttoenjoythefreshairandmanyviews.Hikingisfun!”“Soundsmorelikepunishmentthanavacation,”shedidn'tlookupfromhersoupandmumbled(嘟囔),“Icannotwalkthatfar.”WhenIsaiditonlytookhalfanhourofsteadywalkingtoclimbtothetop,shenodded,“OK,I'llgo.”Thenextmorningwasperfectforahike,withsunnyclearskiesandgentlewinds.Igotupearlyandpackedsomesandwichesandbottlesofwaterintomybackpackalongwiththecamera.Janecameslowlydownstairs,andannouncedinaveryunenthusiasticvoice,“I'mreadytogo,Jim.”Anyway,westeppedoutofourcottageandquiteadifferentviewunfoldedbeforeoureyes.Againsttheblueskies,aroughpathwoundtothetopofthemountainacrossthelakewithwildflowersandgrassonbothsides.Thesunlightbrightenedontheglassysurfaceofthelake.Webeganfromthepath.“I'mstillwonderingifthisisagoodidea,butifyoucoulddoit,Icouldalsodo.”Shecomplained,frowning.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Shefollowedme,hermindwandering.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Reachingthetop,Janewidenedhereyes,shouting,“Howawesome!”

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Shefollowedme,hermindwandering.Minuteslater,westartedtoclimbasteepslope.Janesighed,draggingherlegsbehindme.Iwassurprisedtofindsomerarely-seentreesandflowers,andtookmanyphotosbutJaneshowednointerest.Shestoppedandsatonarock,thirsty,sweatyandbored.Ihandedherabottleofwaterandwetookabreak.“Imissedmyphone,”shecomplainedaswecontinuedclimbing.Thoughunhappy,shejustclimbedalongwithme.Reachingthetop,Janewidenedhereyes,shouting,“Howawesome!”Shelookedarounddreamily,hereyestwinklingwithindescribablywildexcitement.Arefreshingbreezebrushedthemountaintop,milesoftreesspreadoutbelowusandbirdschirpedbetweenbranches.Wesatonalargerockandatesandwiches,enjoyingthesounds,thesmellsandthesunlight.“Anyonestillwantsherphone?”Ijoked.Sherolledhereyes,laughingoutloud.Thenextmorning,Janedancedtomyroom,crying,“Let'shikearoundthelaketoday.”Sure,getourbackpackthen,Ibeamed,relievedandjoyful.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲的是作者全家去湖边的一间小屋度假，他们都玩得很愉快，但是作者第三天发现他的妹妹Jane沉迷于手机，所以他决定让Jane和他一起出去爬山。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“她跟着我，心不在焉”可知，第一段可描写Jane虽然同意和作者一起爬山，但是感觉爬山很累，不如玩手机有趣。②由第二段首句内容“登上山顶时，Jane睁大了眼睛，喊道：“太棒了！””可知，第二段可描写Jane到达山顶看到美景惊讶，从此爱上了户外活动。2.续写线索：Jane勉强同意外出爬山——途中，Jane抱怨这次爬山体验——到达山顶，Jane被美景征服——从此爱上户外活动3.词汇激活行为类①到达：reach/arriveat/getto②大叫：shout/scream/yell/cry③休息一会儿：takeabreak/takearest/havearest情绪类①惊讶的：

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/astonished/amazed②不高兴的：unhappy/uncheerful/upset③高兴：delight/excitement【点睛】[高分句型1].Janesighed,draggingherlegsbehindme.（使用非谓语作状语）[高分句型2].Shelookedarounddreamily,hereyestwinklingwithindescribablywildexcitement.（使用独立主格结构）06Daddippedhishandintomybasket.“What’sthat?”heasked.“Mew,”saidthebasket.“Ohno,”hesaid.“Notacat.Noway.”IpulledCheckersfromthebasket.“It’snotacat.It’sakitten.CanIkeephim?Please?”Dadfrownedforaminute,thinking.ThenherubbedCheckersunderthechin.“You’llhavetotakegoodcareofhim.”IhuggedCheckers.“Iwill,”Ipromised.“Hewon’tbeanytroubleatall.”AndCheckerswasn’t—untilhegrewintoacat.SometimeshetrippedDad.“Thatcat!”Dadcomplained.Checkersclimbedontoourroof.Hehadnotroublegettingdown.UsuallyheaimedforDad.“Thatcat！”Dadyelled.Checkersflushed（冲水）thetoilet，watchingthewatercircleaway.“Thatcat!”Dadgroaned.Checkershidinstrangeplaces.Helikedtosurprisepeople.Onedayhehidunderthecouch.Dadwalkedbywithaglassoforangejuice.Checkersjumpedout.Hecurled（蜷缩）aroundDad’sankleandattackedDad’stoes.Orangejuicespiltalloverthefloor.“Getout,Cat!”Dadroared.Andheslammedthedoor.Dadwashedthescratchesandpeeledopenbandagesandwrappedthemaroundhisbigtoeandhisankle.Iwatchedfromthewindow.Checkerslookedfrustratedashewalkeddowntheroad.“I’m