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2014 高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项 50-36 A Redheaded birthday boy Jake Balcom, newly 11, walked into the principal ’s office at Centennial Lane Elementary School in Ellicott City ready for his big surprise. His name had been announced over the loudspeaker moments earlier. Today was going to be special. Back in the day—like, before fifth grade — Jake ’s parents would bring cupcakes to school in his honor. But this year, for the first