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九五高中协作体
2026高三年级12月质量检测(九五联考)
英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
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。
4.本试卷考试时间为120分钟，满分为150分。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1. What will Jason do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Do some shopping. C. Take a business trip.
2. What is the man’s job
A. A writer. B. A librarian. C. A shopkeeper.
3. Who will the speakers turn to for help
A. The secretary. B. The manager. C. The workmate.
4. How much does Dave pay for the apartment on Tithe Road monthly
A. 575. B. 675. C. 625.
5. What is special about Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival this year
A. Traditional performance. B. Various lanterns. C. Featured cuisine.
第二节(共15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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did the man usually sleep for a night on weekdays before
A.7 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 9 hours.
7. What probably caused the man’s problems
A. The heart condition. B. The academic pressure. C. The blood pressure medication.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does Jane deal with her work
A. Make a to-do list. B. Learn new tasks. C. Start work early.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Brother and sister. C. Co-workers.
10. How much does Jane spend each month
A. Around $ 2000. B. Around $ 3,000. C. Around $ 4,000.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which of the following is the man’s favourite
A. Wing Chun. B. Shaolin Kung Fu. C. Drunken Boxing.
12. What matters most to Anna for liking Tai Chi
A. Its graceful movements. B. Its medical value. C. Its cultural meaning.
13. What does Anna emphasize at the end of the conversation
A The origin of martial arts. B. The schools of martial arts. C. The philosophy behind martial arts.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where will the International Physics Olympiad be held this year
A. In France. B. In Iran. C. In Poland.
15. What does Mike need to do for the competition
A. Receive special training. B. Attend national competition. C. Get teachers’ recommendation.
16. What is the most appealing to Mike about the competition
A. A good reputation. B. Great potential chances. C. A large amount of money.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the most beautiful memory of the speaker’s childhood
A. Making an impressive speech. B. Expecting Christmas vacation. C. Saving money for New Year’s cards.
18. Who would get the speaker’s best card
A. His teacher. B. His best friend. C. His parents.
19. Why does the speaker still buy New Year’s cards now
A. They remind him of his best friends. B. They symbolize his precious childhood.
C. They are more affordable and advanced.
20. What will the listeners do next
A. Exchange their cards. B. Receive some presents. C. Share childhood memories.
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、CD四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Below are some classified ads from an English newspaper.
Classified ads FOR DIRECT CLASSIFIED SERVICE CALL 800-0437 9 A.M.—5 P.M. MONDAY—FRIDAY
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white markings. Found near Linden and South U. Steve.800-4661 LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800-2896. FOUND: Set of keys on Tappan near Hill intersection. Identify key chain. Call 800-9662. FOUND: Nov. 8 — A black and white puppy in Packard-Jewett area, 800-5770. PERSONAL OVERSEAS JOBS — Europe, Australia, S. America, Africa. Students all professions and occupations, $700 to $3,000 monthly. Expenses paid, overtime. Sightseeing. Free information at STUDENTS’ U-NION UNSURE WHAT TO DO Life-Planning Workshop, Dec.13 — 15, Bob and Margaret At-wood, 800-0046. ROOMMATES MALE ROOMMATE WANTED: Own room near campus. Available December 1. Rent $300 per month until March 1. $ 450 thereafter. Call Jill for details, 800-7839. NEED PERSON to take over the rental agreement for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $380/mo., starting Jan. 1. Call 800-6157 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE COME to moving sale — Plants, pottery, books, clothes, etc. Sat, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. 1612 Fern, Apt. 800-4696. MOVING: Must sell.TV21. 50; AM/FM radio A/C or battery, $15; cassette tape recorder, $10. Call Jon or Pat, 800-0739 after 5 p.m. or week-ends SHEEPSKIN COAT: man’s, size 42, 1 year old. $ 85. After 6 p.m., 800-5224. HELP WANTED PERSONS WANTED: Delivery work. Own means of transport. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9 a.m. TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST WANTED: No much experience necessary. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9 a.m. WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m — 5p.m. Apply in person. 207 S. Main, Curtis Restaurant. HELP WANTED for house cleaning 1/2 day on weekends. When — to be discussed for mutual convenience. Good wages. Sylvan Street. Call 800-2817. DOMESTIC SERVICE EARLY Y HOUR WAKE-UP SERVICE: For prompt courteous wake-up service, call 800-0760.
1. Which section of the classified ads is suitable for those looking for a waitress position
A. PERSONAL. B. DOMESTIC SERVICE C. ROOMMATES. D. HELP WANTED.
2. What do you need to do if you want to get the lost keys back
A. Go to Tappan near Hill intersection. B. Describe the key chain.
C. Reserve a chain by calling 800-9662. D. Meet the finder in person.
3. What is the total rent of the male roommate’s room in April and May
A. $700. B. $760. C. $900. D. $1,600.
B
Education is essential. It is equally important that all students have excellent educators in their life.
I’ve reflected on the impact my teachers have had, and will continue to have, in my life. From Mr. Bowker, who challenged me in math, to Mr. Bernsteen, my health teacher who taught me the value of hard work, my teachers have helped shape the student I am today. But one of the teachers who left a lasting impression on me was my summer school teacher, Mr. Davis, who impacted me beyond the classroom. He found time to connect with me on a personal level and talk to me after class. I felt like Mr. Davis cared about my academic success and was committed to setting an example of what’s possible.
Mr. Davis could relate to what it was like to be a rising ninth-grade black male in today’s society. He taught me how to speak up confidently and share my ideas with others. When I would put my hand down because I was unsure of my answer, Mr. Davis would immediately say, “No courage, no triumph.” He never made me feel inadequate; he encouraged me to always pursue knowledge because he, too, was learning every day. Mr. Davis helped me brave the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities.
I think having more black male teachers like Mr. Davis in the classroom could increase student success. They would share the background and experiences of many of their students and help build long-lasting teacher-student relationships. But, unfortunately, as the student population becomes more ethnically diverse, teachers in Nevada still are predominantly white. The numbers for black male teachers are more discouraging. Just 2 percent of teachers nationwide are black men.
But you can help change the numbers. Whether you decide to study education in college or graduate school, I hope more black males will consider teaching as a career. We, students of color need more examples of excellence and success in classrooms — examples who look like us.
4. Why are Mr. Bowker and Mr. Bernstein mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To prove their greater impact on the author. B. To introduce Mr. Davis and his deeper influence.
C. To extend gratitude for all their contributions. D. To credit teachers for academic progress.
5. What does the underlined word “triumph” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Confusion. B. Connection. C. Victory. D. Doubt.
6. What is the current situation of teachers in Nevada
A. 2% of the staff are black males. B. Teachers have diverse ethnic backgrounds.
C. White teachers are in the majority. D. Black male teachers are sufficient in number.
7. What is the purpose of the text
A. To share memories of various teachers. B. To urge black males to take up teaching.
C. To show the importance of educators. D. To advertise for black male teachers.
C
One polar bear can leave roughly 300 kilograms of hunted animals for other creatures to feed on each year, with Arctic polar bears collectively providing an estimated 7.6 million kilograms of carrion (腐肉) for other wildlife annually. Published October 28 in Oikos, the findings highlight these top hunters’ crucial role in sustaining diverse species — while sounding an alarm that climate change- driven Arctic warming and declining polar bear populations could disturb the fragile food web.
Scientists have long recognized that polar bears primarily feed on the thick fat layer of seals — their main hunting targets, and abandon the remaining body of the seal. However, the large amount of these leftovers and their ecological significance have long been overlooked, notes Nicholas Pilfold of the San Wildlife Alliance. His team analyzed decades of records of animals feeding on dead bodies dating back to the 1930s, alongside data on seal calorie content and polar bear hunting habits.
During their yearly hunting peak, a polar bear kills approximately one ringed seal every four days, amounting to roughly 1,000 kilograms of food annually. The bear consumes the majority of this mass, leaving around 30% available for other animals to eat. With an estimated 26,000 polar bears across the Arctic, these leftovers collectively sustain arctic foxes, seagulls, and occasionally snowy owls, or wolves.
“This vital food source would be completely inaccessible without polar bears,” emphasizes Pilfold. He witnessed these interactions firsthand: foxes following polar bear tracks to find abandoned seal bodies, and seagulls circling overhead in noisy groups, competing for small pieces of meat. He adds the leftovers are “rather important” for these animals, especially when other food is hard to find.
But the Arctic is warming, affecting polar bear populations and, in turn, their leftovers. “It’s difficult to predict the effect that the decrease of polar bears’ carrion might have on other species,” Pilfold says. “but it will have an impact one way or another, varying by species and specific Arctic habitats.”
8. What can be inferred about polar bears in Paragraph 1
A. They cause food web disturbances. B. They help stabilize Arctic ecosystems.
C. They are at the food web’s bottom layer. D. They face threats only from climate change.
9. How does the author illustrate the importance of polar bears’ leftovers
A. By using data and species reliance. B. By naming various Arctic species.
C. By quoting an ecological expert. D. By analyzing climate impacts.
10. What does Pilfold’s statement in the last paragraph suggest
A. Leftovers’ value is overestimated. B. Carrion loss affects species differently.
C. Polar bears impact species and habitats. D. Arctic warming risks polar bear survival.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. Climate change ruins Arctic food web. B. Arctic warming changes polar bears’ habits.
C. Arctic wildlife mainly depends on polar bears. D. Polar bears’ carrion matters to Arctic ecosystem
D
Dolphins call, sea lions sing and whales click-a marine sound scene long fascinating scientists studying animal communication. An Open Mind study analyzes whale codas (尾音) — unique, repetitive social clicks — and uncovers an unrecognized sound pattern: small but clear “click-clack” shifts in some codas. Powered by AI’s ability to detect slight sound variations missed by humans, plus careful analysis, this discovery suggests the ocean giants may have a more complex communication system than previously thought.
For decades, scientists have known coda click number, timing and rhythm matter. Distinct click sequences (顺序) identify separate whale groups: off Dominica’s Caribbean coast, one well-documented group uses a slow “click…click...click-click-click” pattern, while a neighboring group favors a faster, sharp rhythm. Shane Gero of Project CETI — which decodes marine mammal communication — notes these shifts were overlooked in earlier studies without AI. Some researchers suggest the shifts work like vowels (元音), helping whales distinguish sounds.
However, the study has drawn sharp criticism. Luke Rendell, a 30-year sperm whale researcher, calls the “vowel-like” claim “scientifically unfounded,” stressing no evidence shows whales actively respond to these variations in nature. He argues each click has mixed tones, creating recording disturbances that appear to be intentional patterns — an error the study failed to rule out adequately.
Those behind the study acknowledge the criticisms but highlight the team’s careful, AI-driven method. Notably, the CETI team used a special AI system (GAN) for cross- check: one algorithm analyzed thousands of real codas, while the other generated artificial click sets. AI’s precise frequency adjustment matched the artificial codas to real ones, revealing how sperm whales might encode and transmit meaning. Without AI’s data processing, this slight sound pattern would have stayed hidden.
Despite the debate, Rendell considers the pattern “well worth exploring,” as the study introduces a novel AI framework for marine communication research. Whether the “click-clack” shifts are deliberate signals or accidents, the findings open new avenues for understanding whales’ mysterious language.
12. What do we know about whale codas
A. They show group-specific variations. B. They rely on AI for initial detection.
C They were decoded in early studies. D. They copy human vowel patterns.
13. Why does Rendell question the “vowel-like” claim
A. It contradicts early studies. B. AI fails to prove its validity.
C. It ignores whale sound shifts. D. No concrete proof in nature exists.
14. What is Paragraph four mainly about
A. The defense of the AI-powered research strategy. B. GAN’s role in decoding whale clicks.
C. The match between artificial and real codas. D. Criticisms of the sound pattern study.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Whale Communication via Clicks: Patterns and Features
B. AI-backed Whale Coda Research: Differences and Debates
C. AI-assisted Marine Sound Decoding: Progress and Prospects
D. Whale “Vowel-like” Sound Studies: Controversies and Responses
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。
Self-doubt is a troubling voice that makes tasks harder to start or finish. While it can occasionally help you recognize limitations or bad ideas it mostly blocks you from life’s joys.____16____Here are some practical tips and habits.
●Get a boost of optimism.
____17____Spend 20 minutes with an audio book, a podcast or a book that gives you that. Tim Ferriss’ podcast has helped me with this recently and I’ve over the years often listened to audio books by Brian Tracy to get this boost. This quick 20-minute session can greatly help you to shift your unhealthy self-doubt into optimism, into more positive self-talk and into thinking constructively about your challenge.
●____18____
When facing a setback, you may think negatively and see it as your new normal. This traps you in inaction and harms your mental health. But failure doesn’t make you a failure-setbacks are common for anyone taking chances and living fully. Don’t overstate failure or identify with it. Instead, ask what you can learn, and use the experience to move forward smarter.
●Sharpen your skills.
If you often get self-doubt and a lack of confidence before a presentation in school or at work then sharpen your presentation skills. Read a few books about it and practice at home in front of a mirror or in front of a friend. Or join Toastmasters to get the experience or knowledge you need.____19____
●Celebrate that small step and win.
When you’ve taken one small step forward—for example, setting up your own website or going for your first 5-minute run in months or years-and you’ve done with it then you have a win.____20____So celebrate it.
A. See a setback as temporary.
B. Focus on your mental health to fight self-doubt.
C. Such small progress deserves recognition and joy.
D. How can you overcome this destructive inner voice
E. Reflect on your past successes to build instant confidence.
F. Absorb others’ enthusiasm, motivation and constructive optimism.
G. Then you’ll feel more confident and relaxed in such challenging situations.
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、CD四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was 4, my parents sent me to kindergarten early despite my birthday being on the entry deadline, as I could read well. That made me the ____21____ in class. To avoid being bullied, I made friends with the tallest, most ____22____ boys. Not good at sports, I sought to excel ____23____ — helping them with schoolwork. Deep down, though, a shy, ____24____ part never went away.
Even in high school when I grew taller and ____25____ the others, that scared little boy inside still ____26____. I lifted weights hoping to get bigger, only to hurt my back. I ____27____ exercising, and my muscles turned into fat. It took years to lose the extra weight, and my back still ____28____ today — all from growing up small.
Sometimes I wonder if I’d have been different, growing up the biggest instead of the smallest — had my parents waited a year. In the end, I’m ____29____ I started early. Being the little one taught me to ____30____ fear, making me kinder and more understanding. It enlarged my heart, ____31____ my character, and turned those “little” years into the ____32____ of my inner strength.
In life, some roads we choose while others are chosen for us. Yet what matters most is walking the journey with a kind heart and ____33____ others along the way. Always remember: no growth experience is ever “____34____” ; those seemingly small years often become the most precious ____35____ that builds who we are
21. A. smartest B. weakest C. slowest D. smallest
22. A. athletic B. gentle C. cautious D. outgoing
23. A. socially B. academically C. physically D. mentally
24. A. anxious B. nervous C. fearful D. upset
25. A. got away from B. shied away from C. caught up with D. put up with
26. A. erupted B. disappeared C. escaped D. stayed
27. A. continued B. quit C. hated D. kept
28. A. aches B. improves C. relaxes D. recovers
29. A. regretful B. doubtful C. thoughtful D. grateful
30. A. brave B. hide C. ignore D. sense
31. A. tested B. challenged C. reflected D. shaped
32. A. proof B. foundation C. supplement D. symptom
33. A. persuading B. following C. helping D. observing
34. A. useless B. little C. boring D. ordinary
35. A. gift B. suffering C. affection D. souvenir
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。
In a bright workshop in Xining, Qinghai, the sound of scissors cutting and looms (织布机) working makes a steady melody. Here, 56-year-old Yang Yongliang — ____36____skilled worker of the 2,000-year-old Jiaya Tibetan carpet-making craft — moves between looms and students, his hands ____37____ (follow) patterns from older generations.____38____a technical helper for a local factory, Yang wants to save this art, which ____39____ (add) to China’s first national list of intangible (非物质) cultural treasures in 2006.
“The more people learn it, the better we keep our ethnic culture alive.” Yang says. Jiaya carpets are famous for deep colors.____40____ (make) from local natural wool and yak (牦牛) hair, they are strong and eco-friendly. Once used to keep warm, they now gain ___41___ (popular) with new ideas: government support and company work mix old ways with modern design. At Shengyuan Carpet Group, machines do basic weaving to work faster, ____42____ skilled workers finish by hand. Its design team uses AI to build a collection of over 10,000 patterns, making 3D or shiny designs.
These carpets are sold in China and more than forty countries. This year, exports rose 8%, with ____43____ (year) exports over 80 million yuan. “Saving this craft means carrying forward its spirit,” says company leader Xue Ting, ____44____ notes new ideas help growth. Local policies also boost the industry. In the last few years, Yang ____45____ (teach) over 200 students. “Now, with government attention, I’ll do all to protect this skill,” he adds.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高中生李华，上周日参与了市博物馆的VR (虚拟现实) 体验活动“壁画那边是唐朝”(Beyond the Mural-The Tang Awaits)。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动内容;
2.你的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A VR Journey to the Tang Dynasty
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
Kevin DePaolo and Josh Nelson had been close friends for years. In DePaolo, Nelson saw a spirit, someone who just wanted to get his hands on every bit of adventure he could find. And in the 38- year-old Nelson, DePaolo found an older brother figure — someone who taught him everything from rock climbing skills to where to find crystals in the mountains.
That morning in December 2023, DePaolo invited Nelson to search for crystals. DePaolo shouldered most of the load — shovels (铲子), pickaxes (镐) — as they walked through sandy valleys and climbed over big rocks with hands and feet. After about an hour and a half, they arrived at a rocky hillside spot, where “crystals” were buried just in front of a pair of huge stones.
For almost two hours the friends happily dug in the sand side by side. At around 3 p.m., Nelson stepped aside to rest and enjoy the perfect 18℃ temperature while DePaolo continued to kneel, working away with a small scraper (刮刀) in the large hole they had dug in the sand. The huge stone closest to him was slightly uphill, but it had a look of permanence to it, as if it hadn’t moved in a thousand years and wouldn’t move any time soon. But here he was wrong. The balance the huge stone had found over the years was slowly being shifted, grain of sand by grain of sand, as DePaolo scraped away beneath it.
DePaolo sat up for a moment and turned away as he caught his breath. That’s when he heard Nelson yelling, “Look out!” DePaolo turned back and was shocked to find the stone was losing its balance and rolling towards him, crashing into him and crushing his legs into the sand.
With DePaolo now pinned to the ground, Nelson ran to grab the pickaxe and wedged (插入) it between the rock and the ground to keep it from rolling any further. DePaolo felt the pain was extraordinary. The world strange and dreamlike, his body went into shock.
Nelson was terrified that DePaolo would bleed to death. Miraculously, despite being in the middle of nowhere, he got a cell phone signal.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Nelson called emergency services and told the operator where they were.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At 4:30 p.m., Nelson surprisingly found a helicopter circling high in the sky.
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保密★启用并使用完毕前
九五高中协作体
2026高三年级12月质量检测(九五联考)
英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-10 CBBAB BCABA 11-20 CCCAB BCABB
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、CD四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. D
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. C
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、CD四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. a 37. following
38. As 39. was added
40. Made 41. popularity
42. while 43. yearly
44. who 45. has taught
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】范文
A VR Journey to the Tang Dynasty
Last Sunday, I joined the city museum’s new VR program Beyond the Mural — The Tang Awaits. After putting on a headset, I stepped through a 3-D cave, “tore” a painted veil and landed in Chang’an 1,300 years ago. I practiced writing Tang poems with a virtual brush, watched dancers in silk sleeves whirl around me, and even bargained for spices in a teahouse while hearing camel bells on the Silk Road.
This amazing trip taught me more than any textbook. History became touchable, and I realized culture stays alive only when we keep curious and creative.
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】Paragraph 1
Nelson called emergency services and told the operator where they were. He described his spot in detail: “a rocky hillside an hour and a half from the sandy valley, with two huge stones in front of the crystal hole.” His hands shook as he spoke, but he forced himself to explain everything clearly, repeating landmarks twice to make sure the operator caught them. Glancing at DePaolo, whose face had turned paler and whose breath came in weak gasps, he knelt down to wipe the sweat off his forehead. “Hold on, help’s coming.” he whispered, pressing the sweater tighter around DePaolo’s legs to slow any bleeding, while keeping one hand on his shoulder to feel for a steady pulse. Every few seconds, he looked up at the empty sky, praying the rescuers would find them soon.
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At 4:30pm, Nelson surprisingly found a helicopter circling high in the sky. His heart skipped a beat — he grabbed his bright red T-shirt from his bag, jumped up, and waved it wildly over his head, yelling as loud as he could. The helicopter dipped lower, and he could see rescuers leaning out, gesturing for him to clear a space. As it landed, the wind from its blades kicked up sand, stinging his eyes, but he didn’t care. He rushed to guide the rescuers to DePaolo, pointing out where the pickaxe was wedged. The team used tools to lift the stone gently, then slid a stretcher under DePaolo, strapping him in carefully. When DePaolo opened his eyes and locked them with Nelson’s, giving a faint nod, Nelson felt tears of relief well up — they’d made it through the worst.

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