江苏省徐州市2026届高三年级下学期4月调研考试英语试卷（含音频）

2026届高三年级4月调研英语2026.04本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。考生注意：1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。2.答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。3.考试结束后，只交答题卡。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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。1.Wherearethespeakers?A.Onaplane.B.Attheairport.C.Atastation.2.Whatdoesthewomanwant

themantodo?A.Switchseats.B.Watchthewindow.C.Lookafterthekid.3.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Fixingaleak.B.Cleaningthefloor.C.Replacingadevice.4.Whydoesthewomanapologize?A.Forthelongwait.B.Forthewrongtable.C.Fortheterriblefood.5.Wherearethespeakersheading?A.TheCornerBakery.B.Aflowershop.C.Abookstore.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。6.Howlongwilltheteachingprogramlast?A.20days.B.30days.C.40days.7.Whatisthewoman'splanforthesummer?A.Volunteering

inaschool.B.Organizing

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ateachingprogram.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Whatruledidthewomanbreak?A.Shewasonaloudcall.B.Shetookthemagazineout.C.Sheateinthewrongplace.9.Whereisthemagazinesectionlocated?A.Onthefirstfloor.B.Onthethirdfloor.C.Nearthefrontdesk.10.Howdoesthewomansoundintheend?A.Grateful.B.Sorry.C.Annoyed.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.WhatisVincentuptorightnow?A.Alanguageexam.B.Anessaycontest.C.Asciencefairproject.12.WhichpartwasVincentweakin?A.Thecontent.B.Thestructure.C.Thelanguage.13.WhatdidMs.Brownadvisedoing?A.Proofreadingthework.B.Trackingfutureexams.C.Brainstormingthethoughts.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.WhatdidAlexmainlypostaboutwhenstartinghischannel?A.Schoolactivities.B.Dailylife.C.Communityproblems.15.WhatinspiredAlextochangehiscontentfocus?A.Hisvisittoafoodbank.B.Hisinteractionswithrestaurants.C.Hisdesiretobeacontentcreator.16.WhatenabledAlextostarthisprojectsuccessfully?A.Meetingasinglemom.B.Gettinghelpfromfoodbanks.C.PartneringwithJoe'sPizza.17.HowdidMs.Rivera'sreactionaffectAlex?A.Itannoyedhim.B.Itfrightenedhim.C.Itencouragedhim.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Whendid

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totheUniversityofMontana?A.In1965.B.In1968.C.In1972.19.WhatwasJohn'sfirstjobinPrincetonUniversity'sNaturalHistoryMuseum?A.Thetechnician.B.Theresearchassistant.C.Thepresidentialfellow.20.WhatmajordiscoverydidJohnHornermakeinthe1970s?A.Heunlockedmanydinosaurs'DNA.B.Hediscoveredanewdinosaurspecies.C.Heconfirmeddinosaurs'parentalbehavior.第二部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHeritageLanePublicArtShowcaseTheCityCulturalHeritageCenterholdsatemporarypublicartexhibitionalongHeritageLanefortheannualCityHistoryandCultureFestival.Theshowwilldisplaythecity’shistoricbuildings,traditionsandlocalmemories,turningthelaneintoanopen-airartgallery.Wewillchoose8visualartistsand8writersfromlocalresidentsandstudents.Workssuitableforpublicdisplayarewelcome,includingpaintings,photography,sketches,prose,poetryandshorthistoricalstories.Bothfinishedexistingworksandnewpiecesforthisexhibitionareaccepted.Eachselectedcreatorwillreceivea$350creationgrant.Thecenterwillcoverallcostsforprinting,framing,installationanddailymaintenanceoftheexhibits.ItemDetailsSubmissionMethodOnlineapplicationviaofficialwebsiteContactEmailheritageart@DisplayLocationWallpanelsandstreetdisplaystandsWorkSizeLimitWithinA0standarddisplayspecificationsImportantScheduleApril20:ApplicationsubmissiondeadlineByApril30:SelectionresultreleasedandagreementssignedMay20:FinalworksdueJune5–July5:ExhibitionopentothepublicApplicationMaterialsCreativeStatementPleaseprovideabriefintroductionofnomorethan150words,explainingyourcreativeinspiration,designconceptandhowyourworkconnectswiththethemeofurbanheritage.WorkSubmissionVisualcreatorsneedtosubmitdraftsorsketchesoftheirworks,andfinishedworkscanalsobesubmitteddirectly.Literarycreatorsshouldsubmitcompletemanuscriptswithawordcountofnomorethan250words,whichcanbeindependentworksorexcerptsfromlongercreations.PersonalBiographyPleasewriteashortprofileinthethirdperson,within50words,brieflyintroducingyourcreativeexperienceoryourconnectionwiththecity’sculture.Thisexhibitionnotonlyprovidesapublicdisplayplatformforcreatorsbutalsoallowsmorepeopletofeelthetemperatureofthecity’shistorythroughart.Welookforwardtoyouruniquecreationsandwonderfulexpressions.21.Whatistheprimarypurposeofthistext?A.ToadvertisethefestivalB.TocallforartworksforashowC.TointroduceHeritageLaneD.Tofundlocalartists22.Whichofthefollowingstatementsabouttheexhibitionistrue?A.LastsfortwomonthsB.ArtistspayframingcostsC.Displayedinopen-airspaceD.Resultsafterworksdeadline23.Fromwhichofthefollowingisthetextmostprobablytaken?A.AscholarlyresearchpaperB.AnofficialculturalannouncementC.AnexhibitioncatalogD.AgovernmentartreportBMarnieHalegrewupinasmallindustrialtowninnorthernEngland.Fromanearlyage,shefeltastrongconnectionwithmusicandoftenwroteshortsongsinhernotebookafterschool.Yetsheseldomsharedherworkswithanyone,troubledbyalastingsenseofself-doubt.Shefearedthatherwordsandmelodiesweretooordinarytobeappreciatedbyothers.Aftergraduatingfromhighschool,Marnietookapart-timejobinalocalrecordstore.Theshopwasfilledwithclassicalbumsandbusymusiclovers,butherowndreamofsingingremainedhidden.Shekeptwritingsongslateatnight,usinganoldguitarpasseddownfromhergrandfather.Musicbecameherprivatespaceratherthansomethingshedaredtoshowinpublic.Oneday,aretiredindependentmusicproducervisitedthestore.HeaccidentallyheardMarniehummingapieceshehadwritten.Struckbyhergentlevoiceandsincerelyrics,hewalkedupandencouragedhertorecordashortsample.Atfirst,Marnierefused,worriedthatshewoulddisappointhim.Deepinside,shestilldoubtedherowntalent.Withtheproducer’spatientguidance,Marniefinallyagreedtostepintoasmallstudio.Theprocesswasfarfromeasy.Sheoftenfeltnervousandhadtorecordthesamelinemanytimes.Butgradually,shelearnedtocalmhermindandfocusonthefeelingsshewantedtoexpress.Shestoppedworryingaboutperfectperformanceandstartedenjoyingtheactofcreating.Marnieneverbecameaworld-famousstar.Sheperformedinsmalllocalcafesandreleasedseveralindependentonlinealbums.Heraudiencewasnotlarge,butthosewholistenedtohersongsfelttouchedandinspired.Manyofthemwrotetosharehowhermusichelpedthemthroughharddays.Thissupportmadeherrealizethetruemeaningofhereffort.Today,Marniestillwritesandsingsassheusedto.Herstorytellsreadersthatrealsuccessdoesnotlieinfameorwealth.Itliesinacceptingwhoyouare,facingyourfearsbravely,andstickingtowhatyoutrulylove.Evensmall,quieteffortscanlightupbothone’sownlifeandtheheartsofothers.24.WhatpreventedMarniesharinghersongsatfirst?A.HatescommunicatingwithothersB.NeedsmoreprofessionalguidanceC.HasnomusicalwritingexperienceD.Distrustsherownmusicworks25.WhatdidtherecordshopbringtoMarnie?A.AquietspaceforsongwritingB.ChancestomeetfamoussingersC.HighpayformusicequipmentD.Lessonsfromseniormusicians26.HowdidMarniechangeinthestudio?A.BecameproudofhermelodiesB.Letgoofperfect-performancestressC.RefusedtorecordrepeatedlyD.Focusedonlyonsingingskills27.WhatcanwelearnaboutMarnie’smusic?A.WinswiderecognitionfromcriticsB.FocusesonexcellentmusicalskillsC.ComfortspeopleinhardtimesD.IsproducedformusicexpertsonlyCMorethantwodecadesago,marinebiologistsdiscoveredasurprisingecosystemintheMarianaTrench’shadal(超深渊的)zone,wheresunlightneverreachesandwaterpressuretops1,000timesthatatsealevel.Theyfoundchemosynthetic（化能合成的）microbesthrivingnotbyconvertingsunlight,butbybreakingdowninorganiccompoundsfromhydrothermalvents,creatingaself-sustainingsystemthatdefiedlong-standingtraditionalecologicaltheoriesaboutlifesurvival.Whatmakesthisdiscoverygroundbreakingisthattheseuniquemicrobes,manyneverculturedinlabsandwhoseuniquemetabolicmechanismsremainlargelyunexplored,holdhugepotentialtoreshapesustainableenergyandbio-remediation.Ina2025ChineseAcademyofSciencesstudy,researcherslaunchedthefirstcomprehensiveexpeditiontomapdeep-seachemosyntheticmicrobialcommunities.Usingadvanceddeep-seaROVsequippedwithhigh-resolutionunderwatergenomicsequencers,theycollected5,000+samplesandidentified123newstrainswithdistinctmetaboliccharacteristicsunseeninshallow-seamicrobes.Mostsurprisingwasthatsomestrainssurvived2°Cto80°C,farmoreadaptablethananylandmicrobe,thankstospecializedextreme-stableenzymes.Akeyapplicationliesincarbonsequestration,acriticalclimatechallenge.Unlikeenergy-heavyartificialmethods,thesemicrobesabsorbCO₂fromseawaterandturnitintosolidcarbonates.A2025SouthChinaSeatrialfoundonecubicmeterofmicrobialculturesequesters2.3kgofCO₂daily,15timesfasterthanartificialtechniques.Theresultingmineralsstorepermanentlyontheseabed,avoidingleakagerisksplaguingundergroundstorage.However,commercializationfacesbighurdles.Moststrainsneedextremeconditions—highpressure,lowtemperature,specificnutrients—thatlabscan’teasilyreplicate,drivingupcostsandloweringyield,andhinderinglarge-scalelabresearchprogress.Only8%ofidentifiedstrainshavebeenculturedinsimulatedenvironments,withproductioncostsover$500perkgofbiomass,makingituncompetitivewithconventionalenergy.Despitethis,researchersplanasemi-submergedplatformintheMarianaTrenchby2027toexperimentinthemicrobes’naturalhabitat.WithChina’sdeep-seascientificexplorationandmarinetechresearchacceleratingrapidly,thesetinyorganisms,oncehiddeninextremeoceandepths,maysoonoffervitalsolutionsforclimatechangeandenergysecurity,turningthedeepsea’ssecretmicrobialworldintoafutureresource.28.Whatisthecoretraitofthemicrobes?A.AbsorbsunlighttogrowB.LiveinshallowseabedsC.LiveonventinorganicmattersD.Thriveinartificiallabs29.Whatdidthe2025expeditiondiscover?A.MapglobalmicrobezonesB.Findallheat-resistantstrainsC.Uncover123newmicrobestrainsD.Testextreme-stableenzymes30.Whatdoesparagraph3mainlycover?A.LabcarbonsequestrationstepsB.Microbes’carbonsequestrationvalueC.ArtificialvsnaturalstorageD.Undergroundleakagerisks31.Whymentioncommercialhurdles?A.ExplaincurrenttechbarriersB.WarnofhighresearchcostsC.ProvenocommercialfutureD.CriticizelabcultureprogressDForpeoplewithabnormalbloodglucoseandpotentialdiabetessusceptiblegroups,long-termdailybloodglucosemonitoringisessential,yettraditionalinvasivedetectionhaslongtroubledthem.Frequentfingerprickingbringslastingstingingpainandminorskininfectionrisks,loweringlong-termmonitoringcompliance,especiallyfortheelderlyandteenswithweaktolerance.Breakingthesepainpoints,anewplant-basednoninvasivemonitoringpatch(无创监测贴)becomesadisruptiveinnovationinhouseholdmedicalsupplies,abandoningneedlebloodcollectionentirelyandbringinganewexperiencefordailybloodglucosetracking.Thepatch’scoreisaspeciallydevelopedpolysaccharidebiomembrane(多糖生物膜),extractedfromnaturalmedicinalplantfibersandseaweedpolysaccharideswithoutskin-irritatingchemicaladditives.Withexcellentskinaffinityandbiocompatibility,itcausesnoredness,itching,allergiesorepidermaldamageevenfor24-hourcontinuouswearing.Attachedtightlytowristskin,itpenetratesthesuperficialcuticletocapturesubtlechangesininterstitialfluid(组织间液)closelylinkedtobloodglucose,turningweakbiologicalsignalsintostablebloodglucoseparameterswithoutharmingbodytissues.Inthefirstquarterof2026,thepatchofficiallyobtainednationalClassIImedicaldevicecertificationandpassedstrictclinicalverification.Clinicaldatashowsitsdetectionaccuracyreaches95%,highlyconsistentwithresultsoftraditionalvenousbloodtest(静脉血检测),farexceedingordinaryhouseholdhealthcareproducts.Medicalresearchersnotethiscertificationturnsthepatchfromasimplecareproductintoaprofessionalhomemedicaldevice,fillingthegapofpainless,high-precisionhomebloodglucosemonitoringfornon-hospitalgroups.Asadisposableproduct,thepatchishygienicandconvenient,needingnorepeatedcleaningorprofessionalcalibrationbeforeuse.Usersonlyneedtocleanwristskinandpasteitevenly,thenitstablycollectsreal-timebloodglucosedataallday,adaptingtoofficework,outdoorsportsandrest.Unlikebulky,complexhospitaldetectorsneedingprofessionaloperation,thisultra-thinportablepatchiseasytocarry,realizingall-weatherunattendedhealthmonitoring.Thisplant-basedpatchmarksabreakthroughinhomemedicaltechnology,representingthefuturetrendofchronicdiseasepreventionandhome-basedcare.Itlowersthethresholdofprofessionalhealthmonitoringforordinaryfamilies,turningcomplexmedicaldetectionintoasimpledailyoperationandofferingareliablewayforearlywarningofbloodglucose-relatedrisks.Withoptimizedplantextractiontechnology,suchmildmedicaldeviceswillcovermorechronichealthmanagementfieldsandbenefitmorepeopleinneed.32.Whatisthecoregoalofdevelopingtheplant-basedpatch?A.Reducingthecostofbloodtests.B.Speedingupbloodglucosedetection.C.Expandingtheuseofplantextracts.D.Easingthepainofglucosemonitoring.33.Whyispolysaccharidebiomembranechosenasthecorematerial?A.Toensureskinsafetyforlong-termwear.B.Tospeedupsignalconversionefficiency.C.Toincreasethepatch’sservicelife.D.Toreducetheproductioncostofpatches.34.Whatbenefitdoesthepatchbringtouserscomparedwithhospitaldetectors?A.Itrequiresmoreprofessionaloperation.B.Itoffershigherdetectionaccuracyoverall.C.Itcanreplaceregularvenousbloodtests.D.Itenablesmoreconvenientdailymonitoring.35.Whatwilltheauthormostlikelytalkaboutnext?A.Thehistoryofinvasivebloodglucosetests.B.Thesideeffectsoflong-termpatchuse.C.Theapplicationofthepatchinmorefields.D.Thechallengesofplantextractiontechnology.第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Asthecollegeentranceexaminationwasapproaching,Iwasundergreatpressureinseniorthree.Ifixedmymindentirelyonrevieweveryday,wishingtoimprovemygradessteadily.Theconstantchirpsfromabirdnestintheoldbanyantreeoutsidethewindowalwaysdisturbedmystudy.36Ievendiscussedwithmyclassmateswhetherwecouldasktheschooltoremovethenest.37Hedidnotcriticizeourselfishideaatall.Inhisreply,hetoldusthateverysmalllifeshouldberespected,andweneededtolearntoliveinharmonywithbirdswhilepursuingourdreams.Tohelpusstudybetter,theschoolpreparedthicksound-proofcurtainsandchangedpartofoureveningself-studytimeproperly.Weweremovedbytheheadmaster'skindness.38Theteacherintroducedthatthesebirdswereintheirbreedingperiodandwouldleavecampussoon.Shealsotoldustheimportanceofprotectingwildbirdsandkeepingtheecologicalbalance.Myannoyancewiththechirpsdisappearedlittlebylittle.Onedayafterclass,Iwentclosetothebanyantreetowatchthenest.Isawthemotherbirdflyingbackandforthwithfoodforherbabies.Thewarmpicturemademefeelsoftinmyheart.39Thisexperiencehaschangedmyattitudetowardslife.40Ifinallyunderstoodthatrealgrowthisnotonlygainingexcellentacademicresultsbutalsolearningtobetolerant,gentleandrespectfultoalllivesaroundus.Thiswarmmemorywillstayinmyheartforever.A.Ilostmyfocuscompletely.B.Inolongersawthechirpsasnoise.C.Theheadmasterrepliedtouswarmly.D.Weattendedaspecialbiologylecture.E.Ittaughtmewhatrealgrowthtrulymeans.F.Itriedtofindaquietplacetostudyalone.G.Smallandlovelylivesdeserveourcareandprotection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四个选项中选出最佳选项。GrowingupinaremotemountainvillageinsouthernShaanxi,13-year-oldLinNahadlonglivedintheshadowofhercongenitalheartdisease.41andwithdrawn,sherarelyspokeinclassand42madeeyecontactwithothers,convincedthatherillnessmadehera43toherfamilyandalaughingstocktopeers.Everythingshiftedwhenalocalcharityfoundationlauncheda"HeartforHope"projectforunderprivilegedchildren.Thevolunteers44herforfreesurgicaltreatment,whichnotonly45herphysicalconditionbutalsogaveheranewleaseonlife.Theythenprovidedherwithsystematicspeechtrainingandpsychologicalcounseling,helpingher46herinnerbarriersstepbystep.Atfirst,LinNacould47utteracompletesentencewithouttrembling.Butwithconsistent48andpractice,shegraduallyfoundhervoice.Shebegantoshareherstoryatschoolevents,andeven49aprovincialspeechcontestfordisadvantagedyouth,50thefirstprize.Lastyear,shewasinvitedto51hergrowthjourneytolocalgovernmentleaders,leavingtheentireaudiencedeeplymoved.Today,LinNaisaconfident,outgoinggirlwho52hersparetimevolunteeringtohelpotherchildreninneed.Shenolongerviewsherpaststrugglesasa53,butasasourceofstrength."IusedtothinkIwas54andunlovable,"shesays."Butthisjourneytaughtmethatwithcourageandsupport,nodreamisoutof55." A.weaker B.taller C.brighter D.lazier A.frequently B.rarely C.gradually D.eventually A.gift B.pride C.burden D.relief A.hired B.trained C.interviewed D.registered A.improved B.worsened C.tested D.monitored A.build B.break C.strengthen D.ignore A.clearly B.fluently C.hardly D.confidently A.pressure B.criticism C.judgment D.encouragement A.tookpartin B.gaveup C.turneddown D.lookedfor A.losing B.missing C.winning D.expecting A.whisper B.present C.explain D.repeat A.wastes B.devotes C.costs D.spends A.barrier B.chance C.choice D.reward A.powerful B.worthless C.reliable D.generous A.order B.sight C.reach D.control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。Asiswidelyrecognized,archaeologyservesas56______keytounlockingChina'stime-honoredcivilization.WhatmakesmodernChinesearchaeologyparticularly57(attract)isitsintegrationwithartificialintelligence(AI).AItechnologies,manyof58havebeenindependentlydevelopedbyChineseresearchteams,arerevolutionizingthewayarchaeologistswork.NotonlyareAIsystemsrich59______dataanalysiscapabilitiesbutalsotheyareextremelyefficientwhen60(apply)totherestorationofculturalrelics.61(help)archaeologistssortthroughtensofthousandsofunearthedfragmentsinhours,AIhasgreatlyshortenedtheresearchcycleandimprovedtheaccuracyofrestoration.TheapplicationofAIinarchaeologyhasbroughtfar-reachingchangestothefield.Oneremarkablebenefitisthatthe62(cooperate)betweenarchaeologistsandAIexpertscanbreakthroughthelimitsoftraditionalmanualwork.AdvancedasforeignAItechnologiesare,theAItools63(develop)byChineseinstitutionsaretailoredtothecharacteristicsofChinesearchaeologicalsites,indicatingtheyhavebeenfunctioning64______(effective)inprotectingculturalheritage.WithChinaattachinggreaterimportancetoculturalheritageprotection,AIarchaeologyisgainingglobalattentionduetothefactthattheinternationalacademiccommunityhasrealized65______greatsignificanceitistocombinecutting-edgetechnologywitharchaeologicalresearch.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，你参加了课间秩序维护志愿活动。请给班主任李老师写一封电子邮件。内容包括：活动经历；你的想法。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。DearMs.Li,Sincerely,LiHua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。Everysingleschoolday,EllawouldstaybyherclassmateMia’sside,offeringhersteadysupportwithoutanycomplaint.IthadbeenthreewholeyearssinceatrafficaccidentleftMiaunabletowalkfreely,confinedtolimitedmovementfordailyschoollife.Asjuniorhighschoolstudents,thetwogirlshadbuiltanunbreakablebondthroughthoseordinarydays.EllahadlongmasteredthemostthoughtfulwaytotakecareofMia,carefullyadjustingherstrengthandpacetomakeMiafeelcomfortablewhenevertheymovedaroundthecampus.Notlongafter,theschoolannouncedaspecialoutdoorpracticalactivity:amountainhiketoadmirethebeautifulwaterfallatthetop.Hearingtheplan,Mia’seyessparkledwithobviousexcitement,forshehadbeenlookingforwardtosteppingoutofthecampusandenjoyingthenaturalsceneryforalongtime.LookingatMia’seagerandhopefulface,Ellafeltalittlehesitant—themountainpathwasknowntobesteep,ruggedandcoveredwithloosestones,whichwouldbeanenormouschallengeforthem.Butshefinallynoddedgently,nothavingthehearttoruinMia’slong-awaitedwish.Thetwogirlsfollowedtheclasstostartthehike,withEllasupportingMiafirmlyandmovingforwardstepbystep.Shesloweddownherpacefromtimetotimetocatchherbreath,buteverytimeshewouldfirstaskaboutMia’sfeelingstomakesureshewasnotuncomfortable.Whentheywerehalfwayupthemountain,Ella’sfootsuddenlyslippedonasmoothloosestone.Asharppainstruckherankle,andshecouldn’thelplettingoutasoftcry.Shekneltdownononekneeatonce,butherhandsstillheldMiatightlytokeepherfromlosingbalance.Miawasinstantlyseizedwithpanic,hervoicetremblingwithworryasshekeptaskingaboutElla’sinjuryandr