新高中考试英语 11 爱心故事-专项突破“读后续写”

专题11高考英语专项突破“读后续写”—爱心故事爱，可以照亮黑夜，让黑夜中的人找到方向……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。Jose’sfatherdiedwhenhewas9andhismotherhasbarelyearnedenoughtopaythefamilybills.Thedropoutrateoftheschoolheattendedwashighbecausetherewerelotsofkidsfromfatherlesshomeswithnomoney.ButJosewasdifferent.Hetriedtofindjobsmowinglawnsanddeliveringnewspapertohelphisfamily.Healsoexcelledinmathandartatschool.Hewantedtobearemarkableman.WhatJoseexpectedmostwastheBoyScoutmeetingeveryWednesdayafternoon.Theirscoutmaster,GeorgeguidedthetrooptolearnhowtogiveVCR,treatsnakebitesandidentifyplants.TheyclimbedatCampCherokeeandattendedtheNationalScoutJamboreeinVirginia.Georgekeptclosetothekids.Heknewtheirstrugglesandwishes.Heoftendugintohispocketwhenoneofthemneededalittleextramoney.Heledthetroopwithagentlehand,encouragedthembutlettheboysfindtheirownwayforward.Healwayssaidtotheboys,“Ihavealwaysbeenhereforyou.”“Hewasafatherfigurewatchingoverme,”saidJose.HeworshipedGeorgeandpracticedhard,hopingtowinanEagleScoutbadgejustlikehisscoutmaster.Butatthestartofhisjunioryear,hisfamilyfacedacrisis:Mariacouldnotfindenoughworktokeepthemfromlosingtheirapartment.Besidesmowinglawnsanddeliveringnewspaper,Josehadtotakeanafternoonjobcleaningofficesandoneatnightmakingmicrochipsatthemanufacturingplant.Therewasnotimeleftforhomework,littleforsleep.HemissedclassesandtheweeklyBoyScoutmeeting.Forthefirsttime,hisgradesslipped.Georgesensedthechange.“Whyareyouskippingmeetings?”heaskedandJosewouldonlysayhehadtoomuchworktodo.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。GeorgelearntabouttherealcausewhenanotherScoutmentionedit.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________JoserespondedtoGeorge’sconcernwithhisgradesrisinggraduallyandhisenthusiasmforScouting.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Para1:GeorgelearntabouttherealcausewhenanotherScoutmentionedit.Thenewsshookhim.Hecouldn’thelpworryingthatsuchagood-heartedandtalentedboymightnotgetwherehedreamttobeifnobodypushedhim.AsJose’sscoutmaster,hefeltitwashisdutytolendahand.Hewenttothefamilyapartmentandproposedadeal.HewouldpayMaria$400amonthtocoverhalftherentandsomeotherexpenses.Inreturn,Josewouldquithisjobsandgobacktoschool.Theeveningendedwithahandshakeallaround.Para2:JoserespondedtoGeorge’sconcernwithhisgradesrisinggraduallyandhisenthusiasmforScouting.Hedidwellnotonlyinmathandartbutalsoinallsubjectsandsetanewgoalofstudyingengineeringinthefuture.Atthesametime,withhisgreateffortsandpractice,hesuccessfullywonanEagleScoutbadgeattheendofhisjuniorschool.AsGeorgewenttothestageandpinnedthebadgetoJose’schestandpattedhisshoulder,theboycouldn’tcontainhimselfanymore.HehuggedGeorgetightly,fightingtearsandsaidgratefully,“Thankyouforalwaysbeinghereformelikeafather.”【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了家庭贫困的失去父亲的少年Jose在童子军团长George父亲般的帮助和鼓励下，最终学业进步并且获得老鹰胸章的故事。本文体现陌生人的关爱可以改变一个孩子的未来。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“当另一个童子军提到真正的原因时，George才知道。”可知，第一段可描写George对Jose旷课和成绩下降的反应，他的帮忙措施，以及Jose一家人接受帮助。②由第二段首句内容“Jose对George的关心作出了回应，他的成绩逐渐提高，并对童子军活动充满热情。”可知，第二段可描写Jose成绩上升的结果，热爱童子军活动的结果，以及Jose对George的感谢。2.续写线索：George了解了原因——George提供帮助——Jose成绩提高——Jose获得胸章——Jose感谢3.词汇激活行为类帮助：lendahand/giveahand提出：propose/putforward克制：containoneself/holdback情绪类善良的：good-hearted/kind-hearted感谢：gratefully/thankfully【点睛】[高分句型1]Hecouldn’thelpworryingthatsuchagood-heartedandtalentedboymightnotgetwherehedreamttobeifnobodypushedhim.(运用了where引导宾语从句)[高分句型2]AsGeorgewenttothestageandpinnedthebadgetoJose’schestandpattedhisshoulder,theboycouldn’tcontainhimselfanymore.(运用了as引导时间状语从句)02TheNunes’sfamilylivedinafriendlycommunitynearthewoods.ItwasanormalWednesdayafternoonMomAraceliNunesreturnedhomefromsellingfoodanddrinksalongtheroadsideinPlantersville,Texas.Herbusinesshadbeenfairlyprofitableandshewashappytoseeherhusbandpreparingdinnerinthekitchenandher3-year-oldson,ChristopherRamirez,playingintheyard.However,whensheturnedtounloadhercar,shedidn’tnoticethekidfollowedaneighbor’sdogintothewoods.Whentheycouldn’tfindChristopher,thepanickyfamilycalledforhelp,andwithinafewhours,48differentagenciesarrivedtocombthroughtheareaaroundtheirhome.TheirentirecommunitystartedtohelpfindChristopher.Somewalkedintotheforestandothersdrovefartheraway.Afterdayswithnosignofthekid,rescuersfearedtheworst,butAracelineverstoppedhopingforherson’ssafereturn.Atlonglast,afterfourlongdaysandnights,thesheriffreceivedaphonecallfromamannamedTimHalfin.TimHalfin’shousewasaboutthreemilesaway.Hehadheardofthemissingboywhenhereturnedhomefromabusinesstrip.Hedidn'tthinkathree-year-oldcouldwalkthatfartowherehelived.However,asalltheprevioussearchingeffortswereinvain,hedecidedtotryhisluckaroundhisownhouse.Notlongafterhewentoutintothewoods,hewassurprisedbywhatcameintohissight.TherewasChristopher!Asidefrombeingdehydratedandveryhungry,thekidwascompletelyunharmed.Hewasfoundoutsidetherangewhereauthoritieswerelookingforhim,soit’sprettyamazingthatTimdiscoveredhim.注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。WhenTimpickedhimup,thekidwasstillconscious.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ChristopherspenttwodaysrecoveringatTexasChildren’sHospitalbeforehewastakenhome.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Para.1:WhenTimpickedhimup,thekidwasstillconscious.Hewasn’tshaking,neitherwashenervous.Timwrappedthekidwithhisownjacketandtookhimhome.Notknowingthephonenumberofthekid’shome,hecalledthesheriff,whoinformedAraceliinnotime.Ongettingtheexcitingnews,Christopher’sfamilyimmediatelyrushedtoTim’shouse.Aracelicouldn’twaittowrapherlittleoneupinherarmsandhughimtightly!Tearsofhappinessrolleddownhercheeks.Para.2:ChristopherspenttwodaysrecoveringatTerasChildren’sHospitalbeforehewastakenhome.SeeingChristopherrunningaroundthehouse,thefamilywasextremelygratefultoalltheagenciesandvolunteers,whohadsacrificedtheirtimetolookforChristopherandsharedtheirpanicandworries.TheywereespeciallythankfultoTimwhodidn’tgiveuphopewhenchancesseemedtobeslim.Theyknewitwellthattheycouldn’trepaythosekindpeopleforwhattheyhaddonebuttheydecidedtopayitforwardbylendingahelpinghandtowhoevermightbeinneedofit.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了妈妈AraceliNunes在德克萨斯州的Plantersville的路边卖完食物和饮料回到家发现三岁的儿子ChristopherRamirez不见了，这一家人惊慌失措地打电话求助，几个小时后，48家不同的机构赶到现场，对他们家周围的区域进行了彻底的搜查。最后是TimHalfin找到了孩子。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“Tim把他抱起来的时候，孩子还清醒着。”可知，第一段可描写Tim发现孩子之后的事情，他报了警，警察通知了孩子的家人。②由第二段首句内容“Christopher在泰拉斯儿童医院休养了两天才被带回家。”可知，第二段可描写Christopher获救后的事情，以及家人对Tim的感谢。2.续写线索：Tim找到Christopher——报警——家人赶到Tim家——Christopher住院——Christopher家人感谢志愿者——感谢Tim3.词汇激活①行为类赶到：rushto/hurryto决定：decide/determine寻找：lookfor/searchfor②情绪类感谢：begrateful/bethankful/showgratitudeto快乐：happiness/joy【点睛】[高分句型1]Theyknewitwellthattheycouldn’trepaythosekindpeopleforwhattheyhaddonebuttheydecidedtopayitforwardbylendingahelpinghandtowhoevermightbeinneedofit.(运用了what引导宾语从句)[高分句型2]SeeingChristopherrunningaroundthehouse,thefamilywasextremelygratefultoalltheagenciesandvolunteers,whohadsacrificedtheirtimetolookforChristopherandsharedtheirpanicandworries.(运用了who引导非限制性定语从句)03TeenBecomesALocalHeroWhenSydneyRaleyheadedintoherweekendshiftonSaturday,December18,shelikelyexpectedtodomoreofthesame:Standatthedrive-throughwindow,takeordersovertheheadset,andhandeachcustomertheirmealwithasmile.Infact.that’sexactlyhowitstarted.SydneyRaleyhasbeenworkingatMCDonald’sforaboutsevenmonthsandsofar,it’sbeenhertypicalafter-schooljob.Thedayhadbeenmostlynormal-makingcoffee,makingdrinks,andgoingintothelunchrush.Butafewhoursintohershift.thingstookadramaticturn.Afterhandingacustomersomeoftheirfood,Sydneyletthemknowthatmorewouldbecomingassoonasitwasready.Butjustsecondslater,shenoticedaterriblelookofpanicspreadacrossthewoman’sface.Thencamethecoughing.Shewascoughinglikecrazyandwasspeechless.Herdaughterwasinthepassengerseatandlookedextremelyconfusedandfrightened.Sydneyimmediatelyknewshewaschoking.ThefirstaidtrainingSydneyreceivedmorethanfouryearsagohither.Most15-year-oldsmightpanicatthesightofthis.ButnotSydney.Instead,theteenremainedcalmandquicklyshoutedtobothhermanagerandthewoman’sdaughtertodial911.Then,shedovethroughthedrive-throughwindowandcametotherescue.Theteenpushedthedriver’ssidedoorforcefullyopenandgotthechokingwomantoherfeet.ThenshedugdowndeepintohermemorybanktorecalleverythingshelearnedfromherRedCrossbabysitterclass-whichshe’dtakenfouryearsearlier.AllthattrainingofhowtousetheHeimlichmaneuver(哈姆立克急教法)immediatelykickedin.Still,shehadneveractuallyhadtousethelife-savingtechniquebefore,andafterafewtries,itwasn’tquiteworking.Luckily,anothercustomerwasjustafewfeetawayintheparkinglot.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。Sheshoutedtothatmanforassistance.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thestoryhasmadeheadlinesthroughoutthecountry.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Sheshoutedtothatmanforassistance.ThemanheardSydney’scryandrushedover.Sydneybriefedhimonthesituation,andthemandidnothesitatetohelpthewoman.HeusedthesameHeimlichmaneuver,butharderthanSydney.Andhappily,itworkedthistime,afterwhichthewomanthrewupthefoodstuckinherthroatandbegangaspingforair,andshewassaved.ThewomanandherdaughterthankedSydneyandtheman.Sydneywasthrilledtohavesavedthelady.Thestoryhasmadeheadlinesthroughoutthecountry.AllthemediapraisedSydneyandthemanfortheirbravery,andhowcalmlysheperformedtheHeimlichmaneuverinanemergency.Fromthisstory,peoplerealizedthateveryoneshouldmastertheHeimlichmaneuverincasesomeonearoundthemchoke,sothemediacalledforschoolstotrainstudentstomasterskillsoftheHeimlichmaneuver.SomeschoolshaveinviteddoctorsandnursesfromtheemergencydepartmentofthehospitaltoexplaintheoperationoftheHeimlichmaneuvertostudents,whichhasbeenwellreceivedbyparentsandthecommunity.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了SydneyRaley在汽车餐厅上周末班时遇到一位女士被食物噎住了，她第一时间用哈姆立克急教法对女士施救，但是她以前从未在真实情况下用过这种施救法，所以效果并不好，幸运的是，另一位顾客就在几英尺外的停车场里。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“她向那个人大声呼救。”可知，第一段可描写Sydney和那位男士一起救那位女士。②由第二段首句内容“这个故事成了全国各地的头条新闻。”可知，第二段可描写Sydney的故事所引起的社会反响。2.续写线索：男人施救——得救——感激——赞赏——呼吁3.词汇激活行为类①运用：use/apply②救：save/rescue③赞扬：praise/compliment④呼吁：callfor/appealto情绪类①高兴地：happily/delightedly②兴奋的：thrilled/excited【点睛】[高分句型1]Andhappily,itworkedthistime,afterwhichthewomanthrewupthefoodstuckinherthroatandbegangaspingforair,andshewassaved.(由“介词+关系代词which”引导的非限制性定语从句)[高分句型2]SomeschoolshaveinviteddoctorsandnursesfromtheemergencydepartmentofthehospitaltoexplaintheoperationoftheHeimlichmaneuvertostudents,whichhasbeenwellreceivedbyparentsandthecommunity.(由关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句)04Hewasthereeverymorning,sittingmotionlessonthefrontstopsofhishouse.Hisbrightblueeyesseemedsodistantandsad.Everymorning,Iwalkedthisroutewithmydaughtertoherkindergarten.Wewerenewtotheneighbourhood,soIdidn’tknowmanyofmyneighbours.Ononebeautifulmorning,aswepassedhishouse,mydaughterpipedupandcalledouttohim,“Hi,Mr.Man!”Shewasanoutgoinggirl,andIwasn'tsurprisedathercheerfulness,butherenthusiasmsoonfadedwhenthemandidn’tlookatherorsay‘Hi’back.Aswecontinuedonourwalktoschool,mydaughteraskedwhythemandidn’twanttosayhitoher.Stumblingforwords,becauseIdidn’thavetheanswer,Isaidsimply,“Maybeheishavingabadday.”Oncebackhome,Itackledthebreakfastdishes,andIthoughtaboutMr.Man.Whatwashisstory?Whydidheseemsosad?1wantedtodosomethingtocheerhimup.Ithoughtofafewwaystomakehisdayabitbrighter,butnothingseemedspecialcnough.Thenextmorning,afterdroppingmydaughteroffatschool,Isawoneofmyotherneighbourstendingherfrontgarden.AfterIintroducedmyself,sheinvitedmeinforachat.

Shewasalong-timeresidentoftheneighbourhood,whokneweveryoneandeverything.Shewasabubblypersonality,butwhenIaskedheraboutthemanwholivednearby,shegrewserious.Bobrecentlylosthiswifeinacaraccident.Hehasn’tbeenthesamesince.Thefollowingweekseemedtoflyby.IhadtalkedtomydaughteraboutwhatwecoulddotomakeMr.Mansmile.Paragraph1:Witheverysuggestionlmade,shesimplysaid“No,notthat.”___________________________________________________________________________________________Parsgraph2:Inside,inperfectcalligraphy,itsimplyread,“Thankyou,fromMr,Man.”___________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】WitheverysuggestionImade,shesimplysaid“No,notthat.”Undermyquestioning,shespokeherownmind.ShewantedtowriteaninvitationtoBobthisafternoon,invitinghimtocomeoverfortheevening.Icouldmakeanicedinnerforhim,andwecouldeatandtalkwithhimasafamily,sohewouldn’tbesosadandlonely.Thehappyatmosphereofthefamilycanmakepeoplefeelhappinessfromthebottomoftheirhearts.Intheevening,whenBobcameoverfordinnerwiththefamily,itwasalittleawkwardatfirst.Later,inourconversationandlaughter,Boblaughedindelight.Afterdinner,weinvitedhimtocomeoveroften.Thenextmorning,wereceivedaletter.Inside,inperfectcalligraphy,itsimplyread,“Thankyou,fromMr,Man.”Whenweopenedtheletter,wesawthatitwaswrittenbyBob.WewerehappybecauseBobhadregainedhishopeforlife.Amonthlater,Bobcametoourhousewithagift.Myfamilyisveryhappy.Bobtoldusabouthisrecentsituation.Hehadbeguntoworkhardandtolivehappily.Onceagain,thankstous.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的邻居鲍勃最近在一次车祸中失去了妻子。从那以后他就每天早上都伤心地一动不动地坐在家门口，沉默不语。作者了解到情况后，就想做点事情让他高兴起来的故事。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“对于我提出的每一个建议，她都简单地说:“不，不是那个。””可知，第一段可描写作者的女儿想出来办法帮助鲍勃。②由第二段首句内容“里面，用完美的书法简单地写着:“谢谢你，来自某某先生。””可知，第二段可描写作者一家使得鲍勃重新燃起了对生活的希望。2.续写线索：想办法帮助Bob——邀请Bob来家做客——与Bob聊天使其高兴起来——Bob写信感谢——感悟3.词汇激活行为类①.与某人谈话：talkwithsb/haveawordwithsb/talktosb②.做饭：makedinner/cookthemeal③.开始：begin/start情绪类①.快乐：happy/pleasure②.孤单：lonely/friendless【点睛】[高分句型1].Intheevening,whenBobcameoverfordinnerwiththefamily,itwasalittleawkwardatfirst.（由连接词when引导的时间状语从句）[高分句型2].WewerehappybecauseBobhadregainedhishopeforlife.（由because引导的原因状语从句）05RightbeforeThanksgiving,Iprayed,“LordpleasemakemeablessingtoothersasSanta”.AweeklaterasmyhusbandandIwerepreparingforthisyear’sSantavisitswithmyMrs.Clausbasket,wediscoveredalettertoSantafromayoungmothernamedMary,whowasillandwasaskingiftherewasaSantaandifmiraclesdidhappenthatheryoungchildrenwouldhaveagoodChristmasbecauseshewastoldbydoctorsthatitcouldbeherlast.Initwashername,phonenumberandaddress.ItriedtomakecontactwithMary,buthowevermanytimesItried,Ihadnoluckingettingsomeonetoanswerthephone.OneweekbeforeChristmas,Idecidedtomakeacallonemoretime.Thistimeawomanansweredthephone.IdiscoveredthatitwasMary’smother.ShefirstsaidthatnoonelivedtherebythenameofMary.Ihadtwochoices:tothankherandhanguporkeeptrying.IdecidedtocontinueandexplainedthatIwasMrs.ClausandthatwehadfoundaletterwrittentoSantabyMaryatthistelephonenumber,expressingthedesiretohelpherkids.ShewasinshockandtoldmethatMaryhadhadanoperationtwoweeksbefore.Themotherstartedcryingaswecontinuedtalking.Intheend,shesaidshewouldaskMarytocallmebackandwewouldtalkmore.Thenextday,aspromised,IreceivedaphonecallfromMary.Wetalkedaboutherchildren.Shegavemetheirnames,ages,andalittleaboutthem.ItoldherthatwewantedtofulfillherwishesandmakeherdreamcometruethisChristmastohelpherfamily.ShecriedandIdidtooaswespoke.Beforehangingup,shesaidthatshewashappythatherchildrenwouldhaveagoodChristmas.Inthefollowingdays,wewerebusymakingpreparations.Muchtoourdelight,everythingwasreadyjustbeforetheChristmasEve.Wewaitedeagerlyforthedaybreak.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。Paragraph1:OnChristmasmorning,wearrivedatMary’shome.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2:Thetimewentbyquicklyanditwastimetosaygoodbye.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Paragraph1:OnChristmasmorning,wearrivedatMary’shome.Itwasadimlylithome,smallandshabby,withlittlefurnitureinit.“MerryChristmas!”wesaidinunisonaswewalkedintothehome.Ayoungfrail-lookingmothercameup,alookofconfusiononherface.Immediately,weintroducedourselves.Sheheldbackherurgetocryandmanagedasmile.Herchildren,shyaroundstrangers,justhidbehindtheirmotherandpeekedfromtimetotime.Havingreceivedpresentsfromus,theyeagerlyunwrappedthem,initialshynessgivingwaytoutterdelight.Thewholefamilythankedussincerely.Afterwards,wehadfuntogethercelebratingChristmas.Paragraph2:Thetimewentbyquicklyanditwastimetosaygoodbye.Thechildrenwerenowsoattachedtousthattheyfollowedusoutofthehome.Wecroucheddown,heldtheirhands,andpulledthemintoourarms.Outofexpectations,theyplantedaffectionatekissesonourforeheads.Theirmotherstoodatthedoor,waving,tearsofhappinesswellingupinhereyes.Onthewaybackhome,Itouchedwherethekisslayandfeltasenseofwarmthsurgingthroughme.IwashappythatIhelpedamotherfulfillherwishesandrealizedthatbeingSantaforothersiswhatChristmasisallabout.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在感恩节前夕，作者和丈夫拿着圣诞夫人篮子为今年的圣诞老人来访做准备时，他们发现了一封写给圣诞老人的信，是一位名叫玛丽的生病的年轻母亲写的，问是否有圣诞老人，是否真的有奇迹发生，为了帮助她的孩子们将度过一个愉快的圣诞节，我们一切都准备好了，急切地等待着黎明到来的故事。【详解】1.段落续写：①由第一段首句内容“在圣诞节早上，我们到了玛丽家。”可知，第一段可描写作者见到玛丽，给她和孩子带来惊喜的经过。②由第二段首句内容“时间过得真快，到了说再见的时候了。”可知，第二段可描写作者帮助一位母亲实现了她的愿望后要离开，并意识到成为别人的圣诞老人就是圣诞节的意义所在。2.续写线索：相见——帮助——感谢——分别——感悟3.词汇激活行为类①让位于：givewayto/change/yield②.实现：fulfill/achieve/realize③.帮助：aid/dosomebodyafavor情绪类①.感谢：showherappreciation/showhergratitude/begrateful/thank②.热切地：eagerly/earnestly【点睛】[高分句型1].Havingreceivedpresentsfromus,theyeagerlyunwrappedthem,initialshynessgivingwaytoutterdelight.(运用现在分词作状语)[高分句型2].IwashappythatIhelpedamotherfulfillherwishesandrealizedthatbeingSantaforothersiswhatChristmasisallabout.(运用了that引导宾语从句)06IremembermyfirstChristmasadventurewithGrandma.Iwasjustakid.Iwenttotownonmybiketovisitheronthedaywhenmybigsistertoldme,“ThereisnoSantaClaus,andevendummiesknowthat!”Mygrandmaalwaystoldthetruth,always.IfledtoherthatdaybecauseIknewshewouldstandonmyside.Hearingmystory,Grandmawasreadyforme.“NoSantaClaus?”shesnorted.“Ridiculous!Don’tbelieveit.Suchrumorshavebeengoingaroundforyears,anditmakesmemad,plainmad！Now,putonyourcoat,andlet’sgo.”“Go?Gowhere,Grandma?”Iasked.WedrovetoKerby’sGeneralStore.Aswewalkedthroughitsdoors,Grandmahandedmetendollars.Thatwasabundleinthosedays.“Takethemoney”,shesaid,“andbuysomethingforsomeonewhoneedsit.”Thenshewentawayandwaitedinthecar.Iwasonlyeightyearsold.I’doftengoneshoppingwithmymother,butneverhadIshoppedforanythingallbymyself.Thestoreseemedbigandcrowded,fullofpeoplescrambling(抢夺)tofinishtheirChristmasshopping.ForafewmomentsIjuststoodthere,confused,holdingthattendollarbill,wonderingwhattobuyandwhoonearthtobuyitfor.ThenIsuddenlythoughtofBobbyDecker.Hewasakidwithbadbreathandmessyhair.BobbyDeckerdidn’thaveacoat.Iknewthatbecauseheneverwentouttoplayduringthewinter.Hismotheralwayswroteanote,tellingtheteacherthathehadacough,butallwekidsknewthatBobbyDeckerdidn’thav