四川省德阳市第五中学2024-2025学年高一下学期3月月考英语试题（含答案无听力音频有听力原文）

德阳五中高2024级高一下学期3月月考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.WhydoesLindarefusetogototheconcert?A.Sheisn’tinterestedinit. B.Shewantstorestathome. C.Shehasn’tfinishedherhomework.2.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Motherandson. B.Teacherandstudent. C.Classmates.3.Whatwillthemandothisafternoon?A.Dosomerunning. B.Goswimming. C.Playbasketball.4.WhatisMichelletryingtodo?A.Expressherthanks. B.Givesomeadvice. C.InviteHenrytodinner.5.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Ajoke. B.Amouse. C.Afriend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。6.Wherearethespeakers?A.Atacinema. B.Atschool. C.Inapalace.7.Whatarethespeakerslikelytodo?A.Watchamovie. B.Visitamuseum. C.Gobackhome.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8.WhatisFrankusuallyresponsibleforathome?A.Doingthewashing. B.Cleaningthehouse. C.Preparingthefood.9.WhatdoesFrankthinkKarenshoulddo?A.Relaxmore. B.Studyharder. C.Dosomechores.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10.HowdidAlangethisfirstcar?A.Heboughtithimself. B.Hisparentsgaveittohim. C.Itwasaprizefromacompetition.11.Whatwasthewoman’sfirstjob?A.Ateacher. B.Asalesgirl. C.Alawfirmclerk.12.WhendidAlanstartmakingmoney?A.Inprimaryschool. B.Inhighschool. C.Incollege.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13.HowlongdidMikeworkonhisschoolpaper?A.3hours. B.2hours. C.1hour.14.Whathappenedtothebabyelephant?A.Itgotinjured. B.Itbecametrapped. C.Itwaslost.15.Whatdidthewitnessdoforthebabyelephant?A.Hefedit. B.Hesaveditbyhimself. C.Hecalledforhelp.16.Whatisthewoman’sattitudetowardbreakingthewallofthewell?A.Opposed. B.Supportive. C.Indifferent.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17.Wheredidthespeakerwatchthemovie?A.Atherownhome. B.Inafriend’sbedroom. C.Atthecinema.18.Whereisthemovieset?A.Inaninlandcity. B.Inabeautifulvillage. C.Inaseasidetown.19.WhatdoesLukalikedoing?A.Hearingothers’stories. B.Takingadventureoutdoors. C.Spendingtimewithhisfamilies.20.Whyisthefriendshipthreatened?A.Lukahasaterriblesecret. B.Luka’snewfriendisn’tarealboy.C.Luka’sfamilyhastomove.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AParticipatinginartcompetitionsisessentialforstudentstogainformalrecognitionandimpresscollegeadmissionofficers.Today,wehavealistofartcompetitionsonregional,national,andinternationalscales.EarthXEco-ArtCompetitionItinvitesyoungartistsaged5-22tocreate2-Dor3-Dartthatillustratesthetheme:ProtectorsforthePlanet.Thethemecanbeinterpretedinvariousways,includingindividualstakingactiontowardsamoresustainableplanet,orhighlightingtheeffortsofenvironmentalleadersworkingtosustainecosystems.Deadline:March8,2024TheChildren’sDrawingContestSponsoredbyInternationalCertificationOrganizationNetwork,thecontest,whosethemethisyearis“PassingonOurPreciousEarthtoTheFuture”,inviteschildrenaged7-15worldwidetodrawthekindofnaturalenvironmenttheywouldliketolivein.48winnerswillreceivespecialmemorabilia.Allentrantswillreceiveaparticipationprize.Medium:Drawingswithanytypeofpaint,pastel,etc.Deadline:May31,2024SciencewithoutBordersChallengeThecompetitionisopentochildrenandyoungpeopleundertheageof16.Wewelcomeentriesfrombothgroupsandindividualstocreatearttopromotepublicawarenessoftheneedtopreserve,protect,andrestorenature.Thethemeis“TheSixthExtinction”andyoucanfocusontheprotectionofendangeredspecies.Acceptablemediaincludepaint,pencil,marker,crayon,ink,felt,andoilpastel.Deadline:March4,2024TheScholasticArtandWritingAwardsTheScholasticArtandWritingAwards,thelongest-runningliteraryandartcompetitionintheUS,providesopportunitiesandacademicawardsforcreativeyoungpeopletoexpresstheirtalent.Thethemethisyearis“TellYourClimateStory”.Studentsinthe9thto12thgradescansubmitpoetry,fictionandnonfictiontoshowtheirunderstandingofenvironmentalissues.Deadline:June10,202421.OnwhichdatecanparticipantssendtheirentriestoEarthXEco-ArtCompetition?A.May6,2024. B.March15,2024. C.April28,2024. D.February9,2024.22.Whichcompetitionbestsuitsteenagersgoodatwritingpoems?A.EarthXEco-ArtCompetition. B.TheChildren’sDrawingContest.C.SciencewithoutBordersChallenge. D.TheScholasticArtandWritingAwards.23.Whatdothefourcompetitionshaveincommon?A.Theytargetstudentsundertheageof20. B.Theyareaboutenvironmentalprotection.C.Theyrequireparticipantstowriteastory. D.Theyonlyacceptentriesfromindividuals.BHanselEnmanuel,a19-year-oldbasketballplayer,hasdrawnattentionaftervideosspreadquicklyshowinghisawesomeskills,likemaking3-pointshotsanddunking(灌篮)witheaseallwithjusthisrightarm.Itlooksalmosteffortlesswhenheplays.However,it’snot.Itneverhasbeen.Enmanuelwas6whenhewasclimbingawall.Itfelloverhim,bricksandblocksonhisleftarm.Hewasrushedtothehospital,butthedoctorcouldn’tsavehisarmanditwascutoffseveralinchesbelowtheshoulder.ItwasadarktimeforEnmanuelandhisfamily.Slowly,thingsgotbetterforthelittleboy.Hestillremembersthefirsttimehetiedhisshoes.Just7,Enmanuelwaswaitingforhismothertodoitforhim,butshewasbusycooking.“Iwaslike,nevermind,I’mgoingtostart,”hesaidinarecentinterview.“Itoldmyselfletmetry.Iwastrying.ThenImadeit.”“SoIwasexcited,excitedlikecrazy,”headded.Smallthingsbecamehugevictories.Monthsafterthat,Enmanueltriedbasketball,too.Butit’snotaneasypath.Hismissingarmlefthimlackingbalance.Everytimehetriedtorun,he’dcrashtotheground,fallingondebris(碎片)coveredacrossthecourtsheplayedon.Thesefallslefthimwithnumerousscars(疤痕).Intheinterview,Enmanuelpointedtothescarafterscardownthelengthoftheleg,remindersofahardtimethathasbroughthimtoexcellenceinbasketballskills.Enmanuelfirstdunkedat14,anditwasn’tlongbeforehispopularitygrewwiththeviewsonhisvideos.Butitwasn’tthehighlightvideosthatinterestedhiscoach,CoreyGipson.HelikedEnmanuel’sattitudeandthewayhecarriedhimselfonthecourt.“Hanselisaverytoughperson,”Gipsonsaid.“Whenyouseehimonthefloor,youjustseeanunstoppableforcethatdoesn’ttakeanythingforgranted(理所应当).”“I’mnotspecial,”Enmanuelsaid.“I’mnotdifferentthannobody.TheonlydifferenceisthatI’vegotonearm,butthat’snotdifferent.”24.WhatfirstencouragedEnmanueltorecoverfromtheaccident?A.Thehelpfromhisdoctor. B.Managingtotiehisshoes.C.Videosonhisshotsanddunking. D.Theattentionfromhismother.25.Enmanuelpointedtoscarsonhislegmainlytoshowhis______.A.success B.health C.efforts D.ability26.WhatinterestedEnmanuel’scoachmost?A.Hisresponsetodifficulties. B.Hisgreatsenseofbalance.C.Hisconfidenceonthecourt. D.Hispopularityonsocialmedia.27.Whatdoesthestoryintendtotellus?A.Hewholaughslastlaughsbest. B.Don’tjudgeabookbyitscover.C.Nothingisimpossibletoawillingheart. D.Youcanmakeadifferencebybeingdifferent.CAdaptationandinnovation(创新)oftraditionaloperaisanimportanttrendinChineseoperacircleinrecentyears.Inordertoattractyoungaudienceofnewgenerationandcatchupwiththetime,traditionaloperacirclemakeseffortstocreatenewworks.Inrecentyears,traditionaloperahascomeacrossthechangeoftimeandsociety.Itgraduallylostthemainelderlyaudienceandwasnotattractivefortheyoung.Inordertofindnewopportunities,usingmodernsound,lightanddigitalstageeffects,China’straditionalPekingOpera,alsoknownasjingju,isappealingtoyoungpeopleinafashionableandinnovativeway,astheclassicartfacesanagingaudience.Thecenturies-oldTianleyuanTheaterinBeijinghasintroducedfashionableperformancesofPekingOpera.Theoperacombinesinstrumentalmusic,vocalperformance,mime,danceandacrobatics(杂技)。Tianleyuanhasajingjuartexperiencesectionandfashionableperformances.Ithasattractedmorethan2,000audiencemembers,mostlyyoungpeople,accordingtotheaterstaff.“Goodartshouldkeeppacewiththetimes,sodoesjingju,”saidZhangZishang,a22-year-oldperformerofTheDrunkenBeauty,oneoftheclassicjingjuplaysperformedinthetheater.“Ifeeltoday’sperformanceisveryspecial,”Zhangadded.Shewasbornintoafamilyofjingjuperformersandhashad10yearsofstageexperience.“Innovationisgood,butwemustalsocarryonthebasicelementsofjingju,”anotheryoungperformerDengsaid.AccordingtoDeng,innovationisperhapsthebestwayforjingjutodealwiththeproblemofanagingaudience.Ithasmadesuccessfulattemptstocombinejingjuwithlocaloperaformssuchasballetwhenorganizingperformancesabroad.“Innovationcanhelptraditionalartsgofurther.Wearehappytoseemanyyoungfaces,andsomeofthemevencometwicetoexperiencethe‘new’art,”sheadded.28.Whyisadaptationandinnovationoftraditionaloperaimportant?A.Torunafterfashion. B.Toattracttheyoungaudience.C.Toimprovedigitalstageeffect. D.Tochangethetraditionaloperacircle.29.WhichofthefollowingcanbestdescribeTianleyuanTheater?A.AdestroyerofPekingOpera. B.Anobjectorofmodernopera.C.Apioneerofinnovativeopera. D.Adefenderoftraditionalopera.30.What’sDeng’sattitudetotheinnovationofjingju?A.Worthless. B.Objective. C.Favourable. D.Indifferent.31.Whichonecanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.TheTraditionalOperaIsDyingOutB.TheFutureoftheTraditionalOperaIsPromisingC.ThePerformersoftheTraditionalOperaAreSupportingJingjuD.TraditionalOperaCircleIsInnovatingtoAttractYoungAudienceDWhenyouweretryingtofigureoutwhattobuyfortheenvironmentalistonyourholidaylist,furprobablydidn’tcrossyourmind.Butsomeecologistsandfashion(时装)enthusiastsaretryingtobringbackthemarketforfurmadefromnutria(海狸鼠).UnusualfashionshowsinNewOrleansandBrooklynhaveshowcasednutriafurmadeintoclothesindifferentstyles.“Itsoundscrazytotalkaboutguilt-freefur—unlessyouunderstandthatthenutriaaredestroyingvastwetlandseveryyear,”saysCreeMcCree,projectdirectorofRighteousFur.ScientistsinLouisianaweresoconcernedthattheydecidedtopayhunters$5atail.SomeofthefurendsupinthefashionshowsliketheoneinBrooklynlastmonth.NutriawerebroughttherefromArgentinabyfurfarmersandletgointothewild.“Theecosystemdowntherecan’thandlethisnon-nativespecies.It’sdestroyingtheenvironment.It’sthemorus,”saysMichaelMassimi,anexpertinthisfield.Thefurtradekeptnutriaincheckfordecades,butwhenthemarketfornutriacollapsedinthelate1980s,thecat-sizedanimalsmultipliedlikecrazy.BiologistEdmondMoutonrunsthenutriacontrolprogramforLouisiana.Hesaysit’snoteasytoconvincepeoplethatnutriafurisgreen,buthehasnodoubtaboutit.Huntersbringinmorethan300,000nutriatailsayear,sopartofMouton’sjobthesedaysistryingtopromotefur.Thenthere’sRighteousFuranditsunusualfashions.ModelPaigeMorgansays,“Togivepeopleaguilt-freeoptionthattheycanwearwithoutsomeonethrowingpaintonthem—Ithinkthat’sgoingtobeamassivething,atleasthereinNewYork.”DesignerJenniferAndersonadmitsittookherawhiletocomearoundtotheopinionthatusingnutriafurforhercreationsismorallyacceptable.She’stryingtocomeupwithalabeltoattachtonutriafashionstoshowitiseco-friendly.32.WhatisthepurposeofthefashionshowsinNewOrleansandBrooklyn?A.Topromoteguilt-freefur. B.Toexpandthefashionmarket.C.Tointroduceanewbrand D.Tocelebrateawinterholiday.33.Whyarescientistsconcernedaboutnutria?A.Nutriadamagetheecosystemseriously. B.Nutriaareanendangeredspecies.C.Nutriahurtlocalcat-sizedanimals. D.Nutriaareillegallyhunted.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“collapsed”inparagraph5probablymean?A.Boomed. B.Becamemature. C.Remainedstable. D.Crashed.35.WhatcanweinferaboutwearingfurinNewYorkaccordingtoMorgan?A.It’sformal. B.It’srisky. C.It’sharmful. D.It’straditional.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Earthquakesareonetypeofnaturaldisasteryousimplycan’tseecoming.Earthquakepreparationisthebestwaytodealwithaconfusingtime.Here’ssomethingyouneedtoknowabouthowtoprepareforanearthquake.Examineweakpointsinyourhomeandmakeaplantostrengthenthem.Protectyourspaceoryourhomebyfindingoutdangersandfixingmoveablethings.36Pushtop-heavypiecessuchasbookshelvesawayfrombedsorsofas,andmovetheheavierthingsontolowershelves.Createanearthquakesafetyplanwithyourfamily.It’skeytocreateandpracticeanemergencyplanwithyourfamilysothateveryoneknowswhattododuringatimeofanearthquake.Talkaboutwayseachfamilymembercanactasateam.3738Itmaybeunderastrongpieceoffurniturewhichcanprotectyoufromfallingobjectsoragainstanyinsidewallawayfromwindows,bookshelves,ortallfurniturethatcouldfallonyou.Learnearthquakeemergencyplansatyourworkplace,children’sschoolordaycarecenter.Disastercanstrikeatanymoment.39It’salsowisetomakeanoteofhowyouplantocommunicatewitheachotherandhowtoletlovedonesknowyou’resafe.Rememberthatcellphonesmaybeunreliable(不可靠的)afteranearthquake.40Earthquakesusuallylastaroundoneminutebutifthedamageisbigenough,youcouldbetrappedforamuchlongerperiodoftime.Youshouldhaveabagcontainingmedicalequipment,food,water,flashlightsandsoon.A.Prepareanemergencybag.B.Prepareformoredamageanddanger.C.Picksafespacesineveryroomtotakeshelter(躲避)in.D.Theshakinggroundcouldmovealmostanything.E.Itcanhelpreducefears,especiallyinyoungchildren.F.Thepreparationdependsonawell-practicedplanandreadysupplies.G.Soitisnecessarytolearnhowtoprepareforanearthquakeinanyenvironment.第三部分：语言知识运用（共二节，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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项ABCD四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AyoungmanJermaineScottsetupinbusinessasabarberinMadison,Tennessee,aboutayearago.Hegraduallynotedthekidswere41totabletsandelectronicproductswhentheycametothebarbershop.Itwasextremely42tocuttheirhairwhentheywerefocusedonthose,andkidswouldfeelcrossandlackpassionforlifeiftheyplaycellphonesforalongtime.Thatledtothe43ofScott’s“BarbershopBooksDay”,whenkidscouldcomeandgeta44haircut.Whatwasrequired?Theyareonlyrequiredto45abookwhiletheygotit.Hecreated“BarbershopBooksDay”tohelpnotonlythekids,butalsotheanxiousparents.Madisonhasmanylow-incomeandimpoverished(贫穷的)familiesandmanyareentirelyfocusedonjustkeepingtheir46on.Manyparentsareoccupiedwiththeirworkandbarelyhavetimetoaccompanytheirchildren.Forpeopleinthiscommunity,$15forahaircutperkidisnoteasyto47,soinsomewayareductioninthepricecan48.Scottbeganhis49byborrowingfivebooksfromCityLibraryandputtingthemnearhischair.Book50beganfloodinginwhenalocalnewsstation51whathewasdoing.Scottplansontakingitastepfurtherby52his“BarbershopBooksDay”toan“IceBreakerBookTour”wherehe53togetkidsexcitedandmotivatedtolearnwhilealsogivingthem54rolemodelsthroughmotivationalspeakerssoastoencouragethem.Scottsaid,“IfIstepoutofmycomfortzone,challengemyselfandinstill(灌输)inthemtheideathatschooliscoolandeducational,hopefullyitwillguidethemintherightdirection.”Healsoemphasizedthatit’suptoallthemembersofthesocietytodevelopstudents’lifelong55forreading.41.A.addicted B.reduced C.adapted D.contributed42.A.safe B.hard C.possible D.pleasant43.A.advertisement B.support C.celebration D.birth44.A.satisfied B.discounted C.free D.complete45.A.borrow B.purchase C.read D.choose46.A.lights B.hair C.shirt D.hands47.A.overlook B.afford C.believe D.fall48.A.arise B.devote C.count D.advance49.A.travel B.principle C.lesson D.program50.A.contents B.titles C.orders D.donations51.A.reported B.stopped C.caught D.read52.A.expanding B.applying C.comparing D.adding53.A.agrees B.intends C.needs D.proves54.A.typical B.classical C.positive D.negative55.A.enthusiasm B.activity C.schedule D.relief第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。SincerespectforeldersisveryimportantinChineseculture,thereisaspecialfestival56(call)theQingmingFestivalinChinese.Thewords“Qingming”literallymean“clear”and“bright”—quiteafitting57(describe)ofthebeautifulweatheraroundthistimeoftheyear.Duringthefestival,Chinesefamilies58(usual)visitthegravesoftheirancestorstosweepawaydustandfallen59(leaf)inordertokeepthefamilytombsclean.That’s60itisalsoknownastheTomb-SweepingDay.Afterthat,manyfamilieswillgoonaspringouting,61(take)fulladvantageoftheniceweatherandtheopportunitytogatherwithfamilymembers.InMandarin,wecallthisouting“taqing”,62referstofamiliesgatheringuponthesoftgreengrasstoplayandeat.Flyingkites63(be)alsoverypopularwithchildreninthisfestivalduetothefineweather.InChineseculture,it’simportanttorespectourelders.Inlife,werespectthembymakingthem64(pride)andtakingcareofthemintheiroldage.Afterdeath,werespectthembykeepingtheirtombscleanandrememberingthem.Therefore,theQingmingFestivalisnotmeanttobeadayofsadness,65adayforrememberingone’sheritage.Celebratethisfestivalbytakingsometimetorememberyourheritage.第四部分：书面表达（共二节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack想学习汉语，你推荐他去孔子学院，请给他写封邮件，内容包括：（1）推荐理由：（2）相关课程，如中国历史，传统文化等。注意：（1）词数80左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：孔子学院ConfuciusInstitute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。WhenIwasinmiddleschool,mysocialstudiesteacheraskedmetoenterawritingcontest.Isaidnowithoutthinking.Ididnotlovewriting.MyfamilycamefromBrazil,soEnglishwasonlymysecondlanguage.WritingwassodifficultandpainfulformethatmyteacherhadallowedmetopresentmypaperonthesinkingoftheTitanicbyactingoutaplay,whereIplayedalltheparts.Noonelaughedharderthanhedid.So,whydidhesuddenlyforcemetodosomethingatwhichIwassuretofail?Hisreply:“BecauseIloveyourstories.Ifyou’rewillingtoapplyyourself,Ithinkyouhaveagoodshotatthis.”Encouragedbyhiswords,Iagreedtogiveitatry.IchosePaulRevere’shorseasmysubject.PaulReverewasasilversmith(银匠)inBostonwhorodeahorseatnightonApril18,1775toLexingtontowarnpeoplethatBritishsoldierswerecoming.Mystorywouldcomestraightfromthehorse’smouth.Notabrilliantidea,butfunny;andunlikelytobeanyoneelse’schoice.Whatdidthehorsethink,ashespedthroughthenight?Didhegettired?Havedoubts?Didhewanttoquit?Isympathized(同情)immediately.Igottired.Ihaddoubts.Iwantedtoquit.But,likeRevere’shorse,Ikeptgoing.Iworkedhard.Icheckedmyspelling.Iaskedmyoldersistertocorrectmygrammar.IcheckedoutahalfdozenbooksonPaulReverefromthelibrary.Ievenreadafewofthem.WhenIhandedintheessaytomyteacher,hereadit,laughedoutloud,andsaid,“Great.Now,writeitagain.”Iwroteitagain,andagainandagain.WhenIfinallyfinishedit,thethoughtofwinninghadgivenwaytotheenjoymentofwriting.IfIdidn’twin,Iwouldn’tcare.注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右（2）开头已给出Paragraph1:Afewweekslater,whenIalmostforgotthecontest(比赛),therecamethenews._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2:Iwenttomyteacher’sofficeaftertheawardpresentation.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

德阳五中高2024级高一下学期3月月考英语试题参考答案听力：1-5ACBBA6-10CBACA11-15CAABC16-20BACBBA篇：21-23DDBB篇：24-27BCACC篇：28-31BCCDD篇：32-35AADB七选五：36-40DECGA完形：41-45ABDBC46-50ABCDD51-55AABCA语法填空：56.called57.description58.usually59.leaves60.why61.taking62.which63.is64.proud65.but作文应用文：DearJack，I’mmorethanpleasedtoknowthatyouareeagertolearnChinese.ConfuciusInstitutemaybeagoodchoice,whichisintendedfortheChineselearnerswhoarenotnative.ConfuciusInstituteprovidesvariousinterestingsubjects.YouwilllearnChinesehistoryandtraditionalcultureaswellasChinesewriting.Also,youhavemorechancestotalkwithclassmatesinChinese.Besides,teacherswillintroducesomeChinesetraditionalfestivals,suchastheSpringFestival,DragonBoatDayandMid-AutumnDay.Somerelevantactivitieswillbeheldduringdifferentfestivals,suchasmakingdumplingsoreatingzongzi，whereyoucannotonlyenjoydeliciousmealsbutalsohaveagoodknowledgeofChineselife.Ihopeyouwillfindmyrecommendationhelpful.Yours，LiHua读后续写：Afewweekslater,whenIalmostforgotthecontest,therecamethenews.MyheartskippedabeatasIheardtheannouncement.Coulditbepossible?Holdingmybreath,Ifeltaw