吉林省長(zhǎng)春市高三下學(xué)期質(zhì)量監(jiān)測(cè)（三）英語試題

長(zhǎng)春市2025屆高三質(zhì)量監(jiān)測(cè)(三)英語本試卷共12頁?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后，將答題卡交回。注意事項(xiàng)：1．答題前，考生先將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)碼填寫清楚，將條形碼準(zhǔn)確粘貼在考生信息條形碼粘貼區(qū)。2．選擇題必須使用2B鉛筆填涂;非選擇題必須使用0.5毫米黑色字跡的簽字筆書寫，字體工整、筆跡清楚。3．請(qǐng)按照題號(hào)順序在答題卡各題目的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)作答，超出答題區(qū)域書寫的答案無效;在草稿紙、試卷上答題無效。4．作圖可先使用鉛筆畫出，確定后必須用黑色字跡的簽字筆描黑。5．保持卡面清潔，不要折疊，不要弄破、弄皺，不準(zhǔn)使用涂改液、修正帶、刮紙刀。第一部分聽力(1—20小題)在筆試結(jié)束后進(jìn)行。做題時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A．￡19.15.B．￡9.18.C．￡9.15.答案是C。1.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatdoesthewomanwantthemantodo?A.Getthecakemixerback.B.SendthecakemixertoMandy.C.Buyacakemixeronhiswaytowork.2.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whydoesthewomantalktotheman?A.Toaskfortheinstructions.B.Tochangeherrefrigerator.C.Tohaveherrefrigeratorchecked.3.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Choosingfurniture. B.Preparingforadinner. C.Bookingahotel.4.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates. B.Teacherandstudent. C.Motherandson.5.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatproblemarethespeakersfacing?A.Theirclublacksmoney.B.Theyhavetoputofftheconcert.C.Theyareinexperiencedinvolunteering.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽下面一段較長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】6.What’swrongwiththewoman’sorder?A.Ithasbeendamaged. B.Ithasbeenlost. C.Ithasbeendelayed.7.Whatisthemangoingtodo?A.Telephonetheshippingpany. B.Replysomeemails. C.Visitthefactory.聽下面一段較長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】8.Whathashappenedtothemanrecently?A.Hehasn’tgotdeepsleep.B.Hehasbeentiredofstudying.C.Hehashadtroublewakingup.9.Whichfunctiondosomesleeptrackersoffer?A.Changingsleephabits.B.Monitoringthesleepenvironment.CMeasuringthesleeper’stemperature.聽下面一段較長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】10.Whatdoesthemanthinkoftherent?A.Low. B.Fair. C.High.11.Whenwillthehousebeavailable?A.Onthe20th. B.Onthe21st. C.Onthe23rd.12.Whatwillthemandoonthe21st?A.Visitthehouse. B.Attendameeting. C.Lookforcleaners.聽下面一段較長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】13.WhatinspiredLuketodotheresearch?A.Anarticle. B.Thenewstyleofshoes. C.Asaleexperience.14.HowcouldpeopleenterTrainerExchange?A.Bysellingshoesthere. B.Byinterviewingothers. C.Bypayingthefee.15.WhatmadeMegandTylernoticedbyLuke?A.Thenumberoftrainerstheyhad.B.Theirageparedtootherattendees.C.Thevarietyofstylesandcolorsoftrainers.16.Whatisthemainreasonformanyshoestobethrownaway?A.Theyareoutofstyle. B.Theyaredirtyandworn. C.Theyareofpoorquality.聽下面一段獨(dú)白，回答以下小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】17.Whowillbeneededtopletethetasksinthepark?A.Governmentofficers. B.Students. C.Gardeners.18.Whatwillthelistenersdofirst?A.Buildthenewfence. B.Cleanthebicycletrack. C.Replacesomeplants.19.Whatwillhappenlaterintheyear?A.Anewgardenwillbeconstructed.B.Somepathwayswillbeimproved.C.Moreforeignspecieswillbeplanted.20.Whatdothelistenersneedtotake?A.Tools. B.Food. C.Gloves.第二部分閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。ATechnologymercializationInnovationpetitionDuration:January24—May2,2025Time:p.m.p.m.—5p.m.ApplicationDeadline:Dec30,2024Doyouwanttotransformgroundbreakingresearchintorealworldsolutionswhiledevelopingrealworldskillsthatprepareyouforcareersininnovationandbusiness?We’reexcitedtoinviteyoutoparticipateinapaidTechnologymercializationInnovationpetition,designedtogiveyouhandsonexperienceinassessingcuttingedgeteachers’researchformercialization.IdealApplicant·Youareacurrentengineeringundergraduate/master’sstudent·Youareateamplayer.·Youhavepreviouslyshownaninterestinentrepreneurship(企業(yè)家精神).·Youwanttobeapartofaprogramthatdrivesinnovativetechnologymercialization.HowitWorks·Selectedstudentswithanentrepreneurialmindsetwillbeinvitedtoparticipateinthepetition.·Allinvited/selectedstudentswillreceive$500toparticipateintheprogram.·Studentswillbedividedintoteamsandfacultyprojectswillbeassignedtoeachteam.·Teamswillbeinstructedbyteachersandindustryexpertstogainskillsinmarketresearch,intellectualproperty,financialmodelingandmarketstrategy.·Teamswilldevelopamercializationplanfortheirassignedteachersubmittedprojectsbasedontheirlearning.·Teamswillpeteforrecognitionandawardsinthefinalroundjudgedbyindustryleaders.HowtoJoinSubmityourapplicationincludinga1pageCVand250wordsessayonyourentrepreneurialinterests,byDec30,2024,andwe’llprovideadditionaldetailsonteamassignmentsandprojectselection.Sendyoursubmissionstoinnov_withthesubjectline“InnovationPilotProgramStudentSubmission.”21.Howlongwillthepetitionlast?A.About100days. B.Nearlyaquarter.C.Morethanfourmonths. D.Lessthanthreemonths.22.Whatisrequiredoftheapplicants?A.Engineeringcertificate. B.Teamawareness.C.Entrepreneurshiprelatedcourses. D.Innovativeprograminvolvement.23.Whatwillyouexperienceifadmittedintothepetition?A.Learnskillsinmarketingstrategy. B.Performamercializationplan.C.pletetheprojectindependently. D.Pay$500totakepartintheprogram.BEverygreatideabeginswithasparkofrealization—andforSnehhaNaarsaria,anaccountantandamominPortugal,thatsparkcamefromherownhome.Financialliteracy(素養(yǎng))isnolongeraskillreservedforadults;itisbeingafundamentalpartofachild’seducation.ButteachingfinancialconceptstoachildturnedouttobeharderthanSnehhaNaarsariahadexpected.Therewerenoengagingtoolsnoreliableresources,andnoclearwaytointroducetheseessentialskillstoayoungmind.ThisdisconnectionbetweenknowledgeandapplicationstruckherdeeplyandthatwaswhentheideaforFinFreeKidwasborn.FinFreeKidisandistinctiveinitiativethatequipschildrenwithessentialmoneymanagementskillsthroughengagingbooks,flashcards,DIYkits,posters,andanimmersive(沉浸式的)course.ItoffersprehensivelearningmaterialssatisfyingdifferentaspectsoffinancialliteracywhichareavailablethroughtheirwebsiteandAmazon.Theresourcesaren’tjustaboutteaching—they’reaboutempoweringkidstothinkindependently,makeinformeddecisions,anddevelophabitsthatwillservethemforlife.Withastrongfocusonqualityandcustomersatisfaction,theprogramhasearnedwidespreadpraiseforitsexceptionalserviceandtransformativeimpactonyounglearners.Parentshavereportedanoticeableshiftintheirchildren’sattitudesandbehaviorsafterusingFinFreeKid’sproducts.Manychildrenhavedevelopedthehabitofsavingmoneyandlearnedtomakemorethoughtfulspendingchoices.AfeatureinTheEconomicTimesdescribedFinFreeKidas“apioneerinfinancialeducationforkids,bridgingthegapinacrucialareaoflearning.”WithitsgrowingpopularityandthetrustofparentsacrossPortugal,FinFreeKidplanstointroduceadvancedresourcesforolderchildrenandexpanditspartnershipswithschoolstointegratefinancialliteracyintocurricula.“Ourmissionistoensurethateverychildhasthetoolsandknowledgetodealwiththeplexitiesofthefinancialworld,”saysSnehhaNaarsaria,“Thechangeswe’veseeninchildrensofararejustthebeginning.Together,we’rebuildingfinanciallyliterategenerations.”24.WhatprimarilyinspiredSnehhaNaarsariatocreateFinFreeKid?A.Hersuccessasaprofessionalaccountant.BThelackofefficienteducationalresources.C.Children’sdesiretolearnmoneymanagement.D.Thegapbetweenkids’financialeducationandpractice.25.WhatmakesFinFreeKidspecialintermsoffinancialeducation?A.UseofAmazonfordistribution.B.Parentreportedbehavioralchangesinkids.C.Schoolpartnershipsandcurriculaintegration.D.Engagingtoolsandpromotingindependentthinking.26.Whatistheauthor’spurposeofquotingthefeatureinTheEconomicTimes?A.Tocriticizetraditionalfinancialeducation.B.Tohighlighttheprogram’srevolutionaryrole.C.TopareFinFreeKidwithotherprograms.D.Toemphasizetheorganization’swidespreadimpact.27.WhatisSnehha’sattitudetowardsthefutureofFinFreeKid?A.Doubtful. B.Ambiguous. C.Positive. D.Unclear.CAnewglobalreviewofdatafromtheSpanishstudyfoundthatincreasingthenumberofdailysteps,evenifatmodestlevels,wasassociatedwithareductionindepressivesymptom(癥狀).ResearchersledbyJimenezLopez,oftheUniversityofCastileLaMancha,notedthere’salreadysolidevidencethatexerciseofanykindisanaturalantidepressant.Butwhataboutsomethingaseasyaswalking?Tofindout,theylookedatdatafromhighqualitystudiesondailystepcountsandtheirlinkstomentalhealth.Intotal,thenewreviewcovered33studiesinvolvingatotalofmorethan96,000adultsworldwide.Studiesincludedpeoplewhousedfitnesstrackerdevicestocalculatetheirdailysteps.paredtoabaselineof5,000stepstakenperday,folkswhotookeven1,000morestepsdailysawa9%dropintheirodds(概率)fordevelopingdepression,theresearchersfound.Thosebenefitsquicklymountedup.paredtofolkswalking5,000stepsperdayorless,thosewhowalked7,000stepsperdayhada31%loweroddsfordepression,thestudyfound.“Inaddition,countsabove7,500stepsperdaywereassociatedwitha43%lowerfrequencyofdepression,”JimenezLopezandcolleagueswrote,andthosetrendsheldtruefor“allagegroups,femalesandmales.”Theredidseemtobealevelingoutofmentalhealthbenefitsatabout10,000stepsperday,thedatashowed.Ashasbeenobservedinstudiesonphysicalhealth,“uptoalevelofabout10,000stepsperday,theoddsfordepressiondecline.However,increasingthenumberofstepsbeyondthispointmaynotbeassociatedwithasignificantreductionindepressivesymptoms,”theresearcherswrote.Thenewfindingsaddwalkingtomanyotherformsofphysicalactivity—weighttraining,yogaandeventaichi—aswaystohelppreventdepression,theresearcherssaid.“Settinggoalsforthenumberofdailystepscanbeapromisingandinclusivepublichealthstrategyforthepreventionofdepression,”thestudyauthorsconcluded.28.Whywasthenewreviewconducted?A.Totestfitnesstrackeraccuracy. B.Totrackglobalstepcountaverages.C.Toparewalkingwithweighttraining. D.Toexplorewalking’smentalhealthbenefits.29.HowisParagraph4developed?A.Bygivingexamples. B.Byansweringquestions.C.Bymakingparison. D.Byperforminganexperiment.30.Whatcanbeconcludedaboutwalking10,000stepsdailyfromthestudy?A.Benefitsstopincreasingsignificantly. B.Physicalhealthimprovesdramatically.C.Risksofotherdiseasesalsodropsharply. D.Depressionsymptomsdisappearpletely.31.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleforthetext?A.ExerciseChoices:paringBenefits. B.StepCount:ANaturalMoodController.C.FitnessTrackers:PromotingDailyActivity. D.PublicHealth:StrategiesAgainstDepression.DIfyoueverfeelthattheworldisagainstyou,youarenotalone.Weallhaveatendencytoassumethatwhenanythinggoeswrong,thefaultlieswithinsomegreatintrigue(詭計(jì))againstus.Ifacoworkerfailsthedeadline,theymustbetryingtoruincareer.WhenWiFiinacoffeeshopisnotworking,thestaffmustbelyingabouthavingittoattractyouin.Butthesimplefactisthattheseexplanations,whichwetendtojumpto,arebarelytrue.MaybeyourcoworkerthoughttodaywasTuesday,notWednesday.MaybetheWiFirouterwasjustbroken.ThisiswhereHanlon’srazoresin—ausefulmentalmodelthatnevercreditstointentionalharmthatcanbefullyexplainedbyignorance.ApplyingHanlon’srazor,ausefultoolforrapiddecisionmakingandintelligentprehension,inourdaytodaylivesallowsustobeelessjudgmental,andimprovereasoningskills.Meanwhile,Hanlon’srazorallowsustogivepeoplethebenefitofthedoubt,havemoreempathy(同理心)andteachesusnottoassumetheworstintentionintheactionsofothers,thevalueofwhichismostpronouncedinrelationships,businessmatters,andpersonalhappiness.Weallleadplexliveswherethingsareconstantlygoingwrong.Whenthisoccurs,amonresponseistoblamethenearestpersonandassumetheyhavebadintention.However,whensomeonemessesuparoundus,weforgethowmanytimeswe,too,havedonethesame.Instead,theperpetratorbeesasourceofintenseannoyance.Toassumeintentioninsuchasituationislikelytoworsentheproblem.Noneofuscaneverknowwhatsomeoneelsewantstohappen.Inabilityorignoranceisfarmorelikelytobethecausethanthedesiretohurt.Whenasituationcausesustobeeangryorupset,itcanbevaluabletoconsiderifthoseemotionsarejustified.Often,thebestwaytoreacttootherpeoplecausingusproblemsisbyseekingtoeducatethem,nottodismissthem.Inthisway,wecanavoidrepeatsofthesamesituation.32.Howdopeopletypicallyreacttofailuresaccordingtothetext?A.Facetrueillintention. B.Shiftcurrentsituations.C.Misplaceblameonothers. D.Seektrustworthypersons.33.WhatdoesHanlon’srazorreferto?A.Itidentifieswhoistoblame. B.Itisadeviceforrouterrepair.C.Itavoidsassumingharmbyignorance. D.Itisanapproachforcolleague’sfault.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“perpetrator”inparagraph4mean?A.Anerrormaker. B.Anissuefixer. C.Ablamesharer. D.Afamiliarperson.35.Whatwillprobablybediscussednextinthetext?AHowtocontrolthebademotions.B.Howtoinstructotherseffectively.C.Howtochangethenervousrelationship.D.Howtoavoidreappearanceofthesamesituation.第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Loveyourdog,buthatethatpetdogsmellthatlingers(逗留)aroundthehouse?Hereareafewsimplewaystostopyourhomefromsmellinglikeyourdog.·____36____Thefirstlineofdefenceagainstpetsmellismaintaininggoodcleannessforyourfurryfriend,whichincludesbaths,brushing,andnailtrimming.Itcansignificantlyreducetheamountofpetdirtandhairinyourhome.Usepetfriendlyshampoosandcleaningtoolstokeepyourdog’scoatcleanandhealthy.·Cleanpetbeddingandaccessories.Yourdog’sbedding,toys,andotheraccessoriescanbehotspotsforsmell.____37____Usepetsafesoappowderandfollowcareinstructionstocleanbeds,blankets,andtoys.Considerhavingmultiplesetsofbeddingsoyoucanreplacethemwhilecleaning.·Vacuum(用吸塵器清潔)andsweep.____38____Vacuumcarpetsregularly,payingextraattentiontoareaswhereyourpetfrequentlyliesitsstomach.Additionally,sweepingormoppinghardfloorswillhelpremovesmell.·Keepairflowing.Openwindowsanddoorsregularlytoallowfreshairtocirculateintheroom.____39____Considerinvestinginairpurifierstoenhanceindoorairquality.·Litterboxmaintenance.Ifyouhaveapetcat,thelitterboxcanbeasignificantsourceofunpleasantsmell.Scoopthelitterboxdailyandchangethelitterregularlytopreventthebuildupofsmells.Considerusingclumpingorsmellcontrolcatlittertohelpmanagesmells.____40____A.Regularcleaning.B.Carpetandfurniturecleaning.C.Placethelitterboxwheretheairisfresh.D.Pethairanddirtcanaccumulatequickly,especiallyinhightrafficareas.E.Placethesedevicesinmonareaswhereyourpetspendsthemosttime.F.Useexhaustfansinbathroomsandkitchenstopreventsmellfromlingering.G.Washingtheseitemsregularlyiscrucialtokeepingyourhomesmellingfresh.第三部分語言運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)?！癥ou’rejustagirlandyoufightlikeagirl!”Aboyspokeillofmyboxingperformanceasheranaway.Likearocktoapieceofglass,it____41____mybeliefthatIcoulddoanythingthatmymaleclassmatescoulddo,andmyconfidence____42____intotheblacknessofnonexistence.Throughtheyears,Iburiedthose____43____inthedepthofmymemoryaslifereplacedthemwithtasks,goalsandacplishments.Daysmeltedaway,andmylifebecameawelemoviethatreplayeddailybutthen____44____ranoutofcontrolasIwasmetwiththe____45____:“Youhavecancer.”A____46____yearofsurgeriesandplications(并發(fā)癥)preventedmyhappyending____47____.Thencameperiodsofcalm____48____withinterruptionsofrelapses(復(fù)發(fā)).Threetimesinmylife,Ihaverecalledthoseawfulwordsthroughmyhalfacenturybattles.Butthroughmyfaith,Ineverallowedthemtoleaveme____49____.Everyincidentinlifebeesanopportunitytoexplorenewpathsandtoremindmyselfhowstrongand_____50_____Iam.Afteroneofmy_____51_____,someoneaskedme,“Howdoyoukeepgoingandnotgiveup?”_____52_____,Iwastakenbacktothatsceneofmy_____53_____.Whattheboyhadsaidsuddenly_____54_____newmeaninginmyheart.AsmileformeduponmylipsasIturnedtofacemyfriend.“I_____55_____becauseIFIGHTLIKEAGIRL.”41.A.ruined B.supported C.built D.corrected42.A.faded B.decreased C.flowed D.jumped43.A.tests B.tips C.sights D.words44.A.undoubtedly B.unexpectedly C.unaffectedly D.unreservedly45.A.faith B.wish C.news D.joke46.A.wearing B.relaxing C.satisfying D.forting47.A.ontime B.undercontrol C.atbay D.instore48.A.linked B.equipped C.mixed D.marked49.A.fearless B.heartless C.speechless D.hopeless50.A.honest B.determined C.sensitive D.generous51.A.promises B.battles C.slips D.calls52.A.Obviously B.Accidentally C.Instantly D.Luckily53.A.youth B.laughter C.doubt D.loss54.A.laid B.caught C.found D.held55.A.fail B.respond C.survive D.stop第二節(jié)(共10小題：每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。InsouthwestChina,thereisariftzone(裂谷帶)withalengthofmorethan300kilometersandawidthoftenstohundredsofkilometers,____56____iscalledthePanxiRiftValley.Withuntouchedforest,mountains,sinkholesandfloordrainsandothergeological____57____(wonder),thisplaceisknownasthe“naturalgeologicalmuseum”.Andthemostamazingthingisthatthemountainsaremagnetic.ItissaidthatanancientSilkRoadonce___58___(cross)thePanxiRiftValley.Atthattime,whensomepeddlersofpigironpassedthroughthemountainsinPanxi,they____59____(occasion)reportedthattheloadwasgettingmuchheavier,andfounditharder____60____(walk).Afterleavingthearea,theysuddenlyfeltrelaxedagain.Evenmoresecrets____61____(hide)onthewesternedgeofthePanxiRiftValley,wherethereisaplacecalledGesala.Accordingto____62____popularlocallegend,Gesalawasbuiltbyfairiesfromheaven,anditisthe____63____(near)mysteriousplacetothesun.Withintensofsquares,therearemorethan600sinkholesandfloordrains,ahugeundergroundriver,and____64____(roll)mountainmeadows(牧場(chǎng)),whichbinetoformaprimitiveandbeautifulnaturalscenery.Itisalsoabeautifulparadisewherepeoplelive____65____harmonywithnature.第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)(滿分15分)66.假定你是李華，你將代表學(xué)校向來訪的國(guó)際交流生介紹新建的智能校園圖書館。請(qǐng)寫一篇英文發(fā)言稿，內(nèi)容包括：(1)基本情況(位置、面積等)；(2)創(chuàng)新方面；(3)歡迎體驗(yàn)。注意：(1)寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個(gè)左右；(2)請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。Dearboysandgirls,____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二節(jié)(滿分25分)67.閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。OnJune1st,around10a.m.,anunexpecteddownpourcaughtusbysurprise.Theheavyrain,acpaniedbystrongwinds,lastedforaboutanhour.Atthattime,mymotherandIwerechattingwithtwoneighborsatthedoorofthesuperm