文档内容
贵州省贵阳市2026年高三2月适应性考试(一)英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、报名号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用
橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(1——20小题)在笔试结束后进行
听力题目略。
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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Data Privacy Laws and Regulations Around the World
Data is the new economic driver as it brings more value and innovations. To ensure organizations are
handling and processing users' data transparently, privacy regulations have been established globally.
China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
Effective Date: November 1, 2021 Region: Asia-Pacific
PIPL applies to organizations providing services in China or processing Chinese citizens'data, even if they are
based abroad. It imposes (强制实行) several stricter rules on data controllers & processors and also provides
extensive rights to individuals. China also has theData Security Law (DSL) and the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) to
support data protection.
Australian Privacy Act 1988
Effective Date: Since 1988 Region: Asia-Pacific
Australia's Privacy Act 1988 is one of the world's earliest privacy laws. It applies to organizations with an
annual turnover (营业额) of more than S3 million, as well as most government agencies. The law includes 13
Australian Privacy Principles that guide how personal information should be handled.
Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
Effective Date: September 18,2020 Region: Latin America
LGPD is a comprehensive data protection law in Brazil that takes its inspiration from theGeneral DataProtection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU). It applies to any company processing data of people in
Brazil. The law establishes ten legal bases for the lawful processing and handling of data. Heavy fines will be
required if the laws are broken.
France Data Protection Act
Effective Date: May 29,2018 Region: Europe, the Middle East and Africa
As a member of the EU, France is subject to the GDPR. However, like all other EU nations,the country has
carried out the GDPR through other laws including the Act on InformationTechnology, Data Files and Data
Protection Act. The Act recognizes that information technology serves the needs of every citizen and must obey
human identity, human rights,privacy, or civil liberties.
21. Which country has the oldest privacy law among the four?
A. China. B. Australia. C. Brazil. D. France.
22. What does Brazil's LGPD do to ensure data security?
A. It builds legal bases. B. It limits data processing.
C. It heavily taxes companies. D. It strictly follows EU's law.
23. What do China and France have in common regarding the data privacy law system?
A. They are subject to GDPR. B. They apply to Asia-Pacific.
C. They include several laws. D. They offer people extra rights.
B
Sahel, a dry region of Africa sandwiched between the Sahara desert and the SudanianSavanna, was turning to
dust. With efforts on both national and international scales having failed,it was a local farmer, Yacouba Sawadogo,
who decided to take matters into his own hands in the1980s.
Instead of using modern innovations, the farmer turned to old ways, employing two simple traditional
approaches to fight against the desert. One involved digging holes to collect precious rainwater, where fertilizers or
compost may be placed to increase the amount of nutrients in the soil. Crops may then be planted in these holes.
The other was laying lines of stones across the field to slow the water's flow. But to his community, these ways
seemed odd.“They thought Ihad lost my mind,” Yacouba later recalled.
It's true that the two methods are labor- intensive tasks, and the cost is higher in terms of manpower. Yet,
Yacouba persevered. For years, changes began to show. Green shoots pushed through the earth where there was
once only dust. Trees grew, and his land was transformed.The success gained by Yacouba has made him a respected figure in the community that initially laughed at
him. In 2010, his story reached the world through a documentary film. More importantly, the fame enabled him to
reach out to a much greater audience and allowed him to share his agricultural techniques with fellow farmers,
making them better equipped in their own struggle against desertification.
The forest that now stands is a testament to one man's strong belief. Yacouba Sawadogo did not just stop the
desert; he sowed seeds of hope that grew into a forest, and took root in the hearts of his people.
24. What did Yacouba dig holes for?
A. Placing farm tools. B. Storing more crops.
C. Laying stone lines. D. Gathering rainwater.
25. What might make the community misunderstand Yacouba initially?
A. Using modern methods. B. Seeking international help.
C. Employing local people. D. Increasing the labor cost.
26. What is the most significant impact of Yacouba's success?
A. His personal documentary was made.
B. His techniques got applied more widely.
C. He invented agricultural equipment.
D. He gained respect from his community.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Dry Sahel: A Land of Miracle in Africa
B. Stopping Desertification: How Far to Go
C. From Desert to Forest: A Farmer's Belief
D. Modern Problems: How to Solve Them
C
Many people have seen the way a Mimosa pudica plant, also called the touch-me-not, folds its leaves when
touched. Fewer know that if you put one into a sealed room with a dose of anaesthetic(麻醉剂), it will eventually
stop doing this, as though it has been knocked out or put to sleep. This raises controversial ideas: Does this plant
exist in a state of awareness that is shut off by anaesthetics? Or might we consider this state as plants' subjective
internal experience?Paco Calvo at the University of Murcia in Spain and a small group of plant behaviour
researchers take them seriously.
Plants operate in ways that are difficult for us to perceive, so people have traditionally assumed they aren't
doing very much. But in recent years, researchers have found them to possess many surprising abilities. Plants cansense and react to more aspects of their environments than we can, and they maintain busy social lives by
communicating with each other above and below ground.
Calvo believes that the first step in exploring the internal lives of plants is to look closely at their behaviour.
He has spent many hours simply sitting and watching his favourite common bean plants grow.“One way to tune in
to plants is to slow down and get closer to their different timescales,” he says. At the Minimal Intelligence
Laboratory (MINT Lab) at the University ofMurcia, he and his colleagues take a more high-tech approach. Taking
the climbing beans as an example, they use images taken every minute to capture the plants’ movements while
monitoring their internal electrical signalling activity with electrodes and biosensors (生物传感器).
While the MINT Lab is looking joyfully at electrical signalling, other plant behaviourists are being sceptical
about plants having consciousness.
“It's an interesting philosophical question, but not a very useful one for understanding plants, as everything
they do can be explained physiologically(生理地),” says Mike Blatt at theUniversity of Glasgow, UK.
28. Why is the experiment on Mimosa pudica mentioned?
A. To discuss plants' awareness.
B. To introduce an anaesthetic.
C. To end the public's argument.
D. To call for plant conservation.
29. What has recent research found about plants?
A. They are passive in communication.
B. They move at a relatively slow speed.
C. They operate under a visible system.
D. They are sensitive to the surroundings.
30. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. Approaches of observing plants.
B. Functions of electrical signals.
C. Steps of growing climbing beans.
D. Timescales of exploring plants.
31. What might Mike Blatt think of MINT Lab's study?
A. Innovative. B. Worthful. C. Fruitless. D. Outdated.
D“ Recognition is the first human quest,” the journalist Andy Crouch writes in his book TheLife We are
Looking for. Babies come out of the womb (子宫) looking for a face that will see them, a parent or a caretaker who
will attend to their needs. When their needs are not seen, they are emotionally hurt.
Psychologists sometimes conduct“still face” experiments in which mothers are asked not to respond to their
babies' attempts to gain attention. When the babies send out signals for love and care, the mothers remain
expressionless. At first, the babies appear uneasy. Soon, they cry in sorrow. These experiments are not designed to
cause harm, but to reveal how deeply human beings depend on being recognized by others.
Such experiences form what may be called the first education of life. From the very beginning, every child is
searching for answers to basic questions: Am I safe? How does love work? Am I worthy? Even in babyhood, we
internalize the answers to these questions based on what we see and how we are treated. This education does not
end in childhood but continues into later adulthood, shaping how people see themselves and relate to others.
The above fact tells us that everyone needs attention, so people need to develop empathy——a set of social
and emotional skills that allow them to understand others. But how to develop it? One of the earliest skills related to
empathy is mirroring. Mirroring means accurately catching the emotion of the person in front of you.
A person who is good at mirroring is quick to experience others' emotions. He is able to smile at smiles and
frown at frowns. This happens because a powerful way to understand another person's feelings is to live them out
yourself in your own body. Through such shared emotional experiences, empathy is gradually formed rather than
naturally given.
When people experience reliable and empathetic recognition, they feel safe. And a person who feels safe
because of others' empathetic presence is more likely to see the world as a wider,more open, and happier place.
32. Why do psychologists conduct“still face” experiments?
A. To stop emotional hurt to babies.
B. To test mothers’ reactions to babies.
C. To teach adults some parenting skills.
D. To study babies’ needs for recognition.
33. What does the author suggest about“the first education of life”?
A. It lasts through a life time.
B. It is formed by relations to schools.
C. It ends in early childhood.D. It is gained by proposing questions.
34. What does the underlined phrase“live them out” probably mean in paragraph 5?
A. Hide the feelings. B. Ease the feelings.
C. Feel the feelings. D. Overcome the feelings.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The world makes people more empathetic.
B. Recognition shapes people's world view.
C. Emotional safety promotes independence.
D. Happiness comes after showing empathy.
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。
Are you too busy for long- term happiness routines? In today's fast- paced world, many people struggle to
maintain big well- being practices like gratitude journals. What if more joy could come not from major lifestyle
changes? 36 For example, ask a friend to share something that made them feel proud.
A global project called the Big Joy Project explores exactly this idea. It encourages more than 100,000
participants from more than 200 countries to engage in a different five- to- ten- minute micro- act each day. These
acts include expressing gratitude, performing a small kindness, watching an awe- inspiring video and more——
spread over seven days. 37 On a scale (量表) from“not at all”, to“a lot,” they rate how positively and how
negatively they feel before starting and after completing each micro- act.
Remarkably, after just one week, researchers analyzed data from 17,598 participants and found significant
improvements. The results showed they have greater emotional well- being,more positive feelings, lower stress, and
even better sleep quality. 38 Those who take part also feel more connected and willing to help others—— what
researchers call“prosocial” behavior.Interestingly, participants, whose prosociality scores were lower before the
start of the project,experienced the largest improvement after seven days. 39
In a world often filled with stress and loneliness, these micro- acts offer a practical and uplifting path forward.
40 Researchers believe they activate key psychological ingredients: boosting positive emotions,
strengthening social bonds, and restoring a sense of personal agency. Instead of waiting for happiness to come from
external events, participants learn they can actively steer their own well- being.
A. The benefits go beyond personal happiness.
B. Why do such small actions work so effectively?
C. Participants also answer several questions along the way.D. What if instead it could come from simple, brief actions in your daily life?
E. We set out to explore why“micro- acts” can affect overall happiness in life.
F. This suggests small joyful actions can be very powerful where they are most needed.
G. The number makes it the largest- ever community science project on joy in the world.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。
Until three years ago, I was a boy in relation to my grandfather who lived to 107.
As roommates, we never had to take care of each other. But as I started school, I 41 became his teacher. My
grandfather came to the United States from Lithuania before World War I.Although he went to a night 42 , where
he could read, and write English, I still considered it my duty to 43 him about small things like electricity.
When I went to college, I 44 roommates my age. Then, in graduate school, I had my own apartment, and my
45 roommate rejoined me. At that time, all his friends were dead,and he had lived long enough to become, once
again, a 46 in the country where he had stayed for more than half a century. Despite a 60-year age gap I was his
most 47 companion.
Later, I finished my Ph. D. studies, married, fathered a daughter and a son and 48 inTexas. Though my
grandfather was unwilling to 49 once again, he joined us.
Now that I was 50 , a man with a career, a family, a job, I intended to help my grandfather in his last years.
But I was the one who would need help as my wife was struggling with a terrible disease. The life of the family
became the life of the 51 . At 103 and 104, my grandfather took an active role in 52 me to care for my children.
He took out the garbage,mowed the grass and played with my children.
Now I get up early and I stay 53 . There's a lot of 54 to take out and in Texas there's always grass to mow. I
don't talk in my sleep yet, but even if I start,“nobody” will 55 me.Roommates like him only come along about one
a century.
41. A. luckily B. temporarily C. voluntarily D. secretly
42. A. school B. bar C. concert D. market
43. A. influence B. warn C. question D. inform
44. A. argued with B. switched to C. departed from D. looked after
45. A. current B. wise C. old D. strict
46. A. stranger B. learner C. leader D. visitor
47. A. demanding B. ordinary C. cheerful D. faithful
48. A. travelled B. settled C. studied D. retired
49. A. move B. share C. stay D. trust
50. A. experienced B. relaxed C. established D. confused
51. A. hospital B. academy C. company D. kindergarten
52. A. inviting B. helping C. inspiring D. persuading
53. A. healthy B. curious C. independent D. occupied
54. A. time B. money C. garbage D. food
55. A. support B. criticize C. welcome D. hear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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Francesco Sanna, an Italian chef, has made China his home for sixteen years. His childhood fascination with
China, sparked by textbook images of busy streets, solidified when local Chinese restaurants introduced him to
using chopsticks, which ultimately 56 (draw)him to China in 2009.
Now working at the Niccolo Hotel in Chongqing, a hotel 57 name comes after explorer Marco Polo's
father, Sanna sees his kitchen as a place for dialogue. His signature creation, the Chongqing Spicy Chicken Pizza,
58 (perfect) illustrates his cuisine philosophy.It transforms a classic local stir-fried chicken dish by placing it on a
hand-tossed pizza base with local chilies and cheese, 59 (create) a surprising harmony between Italian tradition
and bold Chinese flavors. This brand-new pizza has thus successfully translated 60 (region)taste into a universally
appreciated format.
For Sanna, this dish represents a meaningful cultural exchange 61 (root) in mutual respect. He observes that
both Italian and Chinese cuisines share 62 core emphasis on local ingredients. His work is not about simple
integration 63 about interpreting local Chongqing flavors through Italian techniques, a process where he learns
fromChinese 64 (chef) as much as he teaches.
This cuisine exchange mirrors broader ties between the nations. Over the years, Sanna has witnessed a
genuine growth in appreciation for authentic cuisine cultures between the people.Through his food, Sanna actively
contributes to this deepening bond. He proves that cultural connections can 65 (build) by shared appreciation for
heritage and innovation.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，外教 Richard 来信希望你协助他筹办校园英语戏剧节。但你因故无法参与，请给
Richard 回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表达拒绝；
2.给出理由。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Richard,
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Sandra hates any dishes left in the sink. She' ll always wash her breakfast dishes before work. Even if it'sonly one dirty item, she won't leave it in the sink. She prefers to do tasks steadily. But her best friend Jessie is the
exact opposite. Jessie thinks it's inefficient to put on dish washing gloves and run a sink of water for a few items.
She waits until the end of the day to wash all the dishes, and does laundry only once a week.
Despite their differences, they had been close friends ever since college. They shared an apartment after
graduation. Living together was like a quiet, ongoing test of how well they could make a compromise and achieve
mutual understanding.
Most days, their way of living worked just fine. Sandra's half of the living room was always neat and tidy,
while Jessie's corner was a messy pile of stuff. But things started to go wrong when Jessie had a big project
deadline. Her usual habit of cleaning up at the end of each day turned into cleaning up only at the end of the week.
Slowly, the kitchen counter was completely covered by a growing pile of cups, plates and takeout boxes.
On the exact day of the deadline, Jessie was in a hurry to make coffee. She accidentally hit the dishes on the
counter, and everything fell down. After the loud noise died away, there was a heavy, silent moment. Sandra stood
at the doorway, staring at the broken pieces of bowls and plates, mixed with leftover food, all over her freshly
mopped floor. Looking back in Sandra's eyes, Jessie said,“I'm sorry, I will clear it up later when I finish my
project.”
In the evening, happy to have survived her project, Jessie walked into the kitchen, ready to wash that huge
pile of dishes and deal with the mess. But to her surprise, the sink was empty and spotlessly clean.
注意： 1.续写词数应为 150词左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Before she could feel happy about it, Jessie noticed a note stuck on the fridge.
Feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude, Jessie knocked on Sandra's door.
贵阳市2026年高三年级适应性考试(一)
英语参考答案及评分建议
第一部分 听力(共两节， 20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1—5 ABBAC 6—10 ABCBC 11—15 CBAAC 16—20 CABAB
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)
21—23 BAC 24—27 DDBC 28—31 ADAC 32—35 DACB
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)36—40 DCAFB
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41—45 CADBC 46—50 ADBAC 51—55 ABDCD
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. drew 57. whose 58. perfectly 59. creating 60. regional
61. rooted 62. a 63. but 64. chefs 65. be built
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
(一)评分原则
1.本题满分15分，按5个档次给分。
2.评分时，先根据文章内容和语言初步确定所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，
最后给分。
3.词数少于 60和多于 100的，从总分中扣2分。
4.评分时应注意的主要内容：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性，以及上下文的连贯
性。
5.拼写和标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼
写及词汇用法均可接受。
6.如书写较差以至于影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
(二)评分标准
第V档(13-15分)：完全完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有内容要点，应用了较多的语法和词汇。语法
结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致：具备较强的语用能力。有效使
用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第IV档(10-12分)：完全完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉 1-2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用
的语法结构和词汇能满足任务要求。语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语
法结构或词汇所致。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第Ⅲ档(7-9分)：基本完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结
构和词汇能满足任务要求。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。应用简单的语句间连接成
分，使全文内容连贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第Ⅱ档(4-6分)：未 适当完成试题规定的任务。漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，语法结构单调，词
汇项目有限。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，
内容缺乏连贯性。
第I档(1-3分)：未完成试题规定的任务。明显漏掉主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解
试题要求。语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。较多语法结构或词汇错误，影响对写作内容理解。缺乏语句间
连接成分，内容不连贯。
不得分：未能传达任何信息，或所写的内容太少，无法评判。写的内容均与所要求内容无关，或所写
内容无法看清。
(三) One possible version:Dear Mr. Richard,
Thank you so much for inviting me to help organize the English Drama Festival. I am truly honored by your
trust. However, I'm deeply sorry to say that I won't be able to participate this time. Honestly speaking, I have to
focus on preparing for the Gaokao, which is my top priority right now. It requires a lot of time and energy, so I can't
commit to other activities at the moment.
Your understanding will be greatly appreciated. I'm sure the event will be a great success！
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
(一)题型说明
读后续写是高考英语中新增加的一种写作题型，从 2016 年开始应用于高考综合改革试点省份的高考
中，并将随着高考综合改革试点的推广在全国范围内使用。题目所提供短文词数在 350词左右，要求考生
在理解一篇不完整文章的基础上，依据材料内容、所给段落开头语，充分调动想象创新思维，大胆预测文
章缺失部分的内容走势，进行充满个性色彩的设计，并用英语进行续写表达，将其发展成一篇与给定材料
有逻辑衔接、情节和结构完整的短文，不少于150词。
(二)评分原则
1.本题总分为25分，按6个档次进行评分。
2.评分时，主要从内容、语言表达和篇章结构三个方面考查，具体为：
(1)续写内容的质量、续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
(2)所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3.评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调
整档次，最后给分。
4.评分时还应注意：
(1)词数少于 120词的，酌情扣分；
(2)单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑，英、美
拼写及词汇用法均可接受；
(3)书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
(三)评分标准
第Ⅵ档(22-25 分)：创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高；使用了
多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达流畅，语言错误很少，且完全不影响理解；自然有效地使用了段落间、
句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，前后呼应，意义连贯。
第Ⅴ档(18-21 分)：创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度
较高；使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达比较流畅，有个别错误，但不影响理解；比较有效
地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。
第Ⅳ档(15-17 分)：创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关；使用
了比较恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达方式不够多样性，表达有些许错误，但基本不影响理解；使用了语句
间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。
第Ⅲ档(11-14分)：创造了基本完整的故事内容，但有的情节不够合理或逻辑性不强，与原文情境基本
相关；使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有部分语言错误和不恰当之处，个别部分影响理解；尚有语句衔接
的意识，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。
第Ⅱ档(6-10分)：内容和逻辑上有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文有一定程度脱节；所用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多且比较低级，影响理解；未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不
够清晰，意义欠连贯。
第Ⅰ档(1-5 分)：内容和逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄自原文，续写不完整，与原文情境基
本脱节；所使用的词汇非常有限，语法结构单调，错误极多，严重影响理解；几乎没有使用语句间衔接手
段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。
不得分：未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清，以致无法评判；所写内容全部抄自原文，或与题目要
求完全不相关。
(四) One possible version:
Before she could feel happy about it, Jessie noticed a note stuck on the fridge. Sandra's neat handwriting
read:“Jessie, the mess really stressed me out. But I understand you' re occupied with your task. Can we just have a
talk later?” Jessie's fingers traced the edge of the note. The clean sink now felt like a quiet mirror reflecting her
own thoughtlessness. A hot flush of shame crept up her neck. Jessie realized she had been so wrapped up in her
own chaos that she'd turned their shared home into a stress zone for Sandra.
Feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude, Jessie knocked on Sandra's door. As she opened the door,
Jessie started“hey,” her voice smaller than she intended.“I saw the note.And the kitchen… I'm really sorry. Can
you forgive me?” Hearing Jessie's apology, Sandra put on a mild smile. They hugged, a long, tight one that melted
the remaining tension. That night,they agreed that during future crazy deadlines, Jessie would try to contain the
mess to one area,and Sandra would voice her annoyance early. The two girls once again withstood the test of their
friendship.
