陕西省韩城市2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

韩城市2024~2025 学年度第二学期期中检测试题 高一英语 注意事项： 1.本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。 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。听力部分结束前，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） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How does Mike feel? A. Satisfied. B. Bored. C. Worried. 2. Why was the man late? A. He set off very late. B. His car broke down. C. There was bad traffic. 3. What does the man want to buy? A. Some books. B. Some toys. C. Some clothes. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home. 5 When was the lecture scheduled to begin at first? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:30 p. m. C. At 8:00 p.m. 第二节（共15小题，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. What is wrong with Emily? A. She gets hurt. B. She coughs heavily. C. She has a fever. 7. What does Judy want Clint to do? A. Take Emily to the hospital. B. Have a physical examination. C. Take care of her son for a while. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How does the woman feel about the weather? A. Cold. B. Warm. C. Hot. 9. What will the speakers probably do during the day? A. Watch the sunrise. B. Go mountain-climbing. C. Go on a road trip. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the project focus on? A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A fish. 11. What do we know about John? A. He has conducted the survey. B. He will do the introduction. C. He is making cards now. 12. Who will make a summary? A. Carol. B. Tom. C. Mary. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man’s first piece of advice for the woman? A. Setting off at her own speed. B. Wearing a helmet at all times C. Exploring different routes. 14. Where does the man normally go cycling? A. Along the coast. B. In the nearby park. C. In the mountains. 15. What is the longest distance the man has cycled? A. 50 kilometers. B. 100 kilometers. C. 150 kilometers. 16. Why does the man enjoy group rides? A. They help break his cycling record. B. They give him a sense of belonging. C. They usually organise competition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who inspired Phillip Willett to use AI to recreate the voice? A. His client. B. His friend. C. His wife. 18. Why did’t Phillip Willett want to recreate the voice at first? A. He lacked professional skills. B. He believed the idea was a bit strange. C. There hadn’t been any successful cases before. 19. How did Phillip Willett feel when he first heard the AI-generated voice? A. Touched. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 20. What present did Phillip Willett give to his mother? A. A photo album. B. A handwritten letter. C. A video book. 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。 A The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, held yearly each September in Jackson, Wyoming, is a lively celebration of arts and culture that attracts fans and collectors from all over the world. The festival offers a series of events, including gallery walks, art sales, culinary experiences, home tours, and educational workshops. With its blend of visual arts, music, food, and more, the festival provides a unique and enriching experience for all who visit. Gallery Association Art Walk Walk through charming galleries, meet t talented artists, and enjoy a selection of exceptional artworks. This evening of culture and creativity is a must for art lovers seeking inspiration in a wonderful mountain setting. Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes The Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes, held during the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, offers a special opportunity to explore some of the most stunning and architecturally significant residences (住宅) in the region. This event is a must for anyone who enjoys fine architecture, interior design, and luxury real estate (豪宅). Arts on the Green Arts on the Green is a juried fair showcasing the creativity of over 50 local and regional artists. This event features some of Jackson’s finest artists, offering a diverse array of mediums including ceramics, fibers, painting, glass, photography, and mixed media. During the festival, the fair promises a lively atmosphere with live music, delicious food choices and more. Sunday Art Brunch Held on the final Sunday of the festival, this event allows attendees to enjoy a leisurely brunch while exploring various art exhibits. Local galleries and art spaces host the brunch, providing an inviting atmosphere where visitors can taste mouth-watering dishes and drinks as they admire the artwork on display. 1. When is the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival held each year? A. In December. B. In November. C. In October. D. In September. 2. Which event can attract people interested in architecture? A. Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes. B. Gallery Association Art Walk. C. Arts on the Green. D. Sunday Art Brunch. 3. What do Arts on the Green and Sunday Art Brunch have in common? A. They are held outdoors in a park setting. B. They provide delicious food for visitors. C. They showcase art from international artists. D. They are limited to a single day during the festival. B There is no such thing as a quick Web search. For example, you just want to look up one thing. But before you know it, you are likely to find more than 37 sites, and 45 minutes are likely to be wasted on what should be a 30-second exercise. We used to waste our spare time in front of the TV. There is an old saying: No one can become successful sitting on the couch watching TV. The same is true of the Internet. And endlessly surfing the Web isn’t going to get your goals done. Nor is it going to magically make you successful. So reduce your endless surfing. But what should you do? If you really need to get work done without being disturbed, turn off the Internet. Use “airplane mode” on your phone. If you need a better way to do that, there are software apps that will let you block certain websites for a certain amount of time. These apps can block news but still let you do your work, research, etc. These days information can be easily found through a click or Web search. But do you really need to know the answer to every bit of trivia (琐事) that pops up in the course of your day? Try not to immediately look everything up on the Internet. One search could end up costing you hours of time. If you must search the Internet, set a time limit on your Web adventure. You’d better set an actual time. This can prevent you from staying online for too long. Leave the Internet immediately when you’re reminded to do that. When you are surfing the Web, you may want to keep reading each linked (链接的) article. A great way to stop this is to save “other” articles and read them later. Use an app to save those articles. This allows you to save important information while preventing you from endlessly reading now. 4. The author writes the first two paragraphs to . A. compare televisions and computers B. show how to find information C. lead into the topic of the passage D. show the function of TV 5. What are the software apps mentioned in Paragraph 3 used for? A. Blocking advertisements online. B. Saving some money for you. C. Providing us with interesting news. D. Limiting our use on certain websites. 6. What does the author suggest doing in Paragraph 5? A. Staying away from the Internet. B. Not communicating with others online. C. Not reading other linked articles online. D. Setting a time limit for Web search. 7. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage? A. Art and Style. B. Science and Technology. C. Nature and Geography. D. Sports and Health. C The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season co-organized by the government of Beijing’s Xicheng district began at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre on Nov. 8. The season ran until Dec. 23. The opening ceremony featured many top Peking Opera artists, including Hu Wenge and Suo Mingfang, who performed classic Peking Opera excerpts (片段), such as The Empty City Strategy and Mu Guiying Takes Command. There was also cooperation with famous Peking Opera artists from the Tianjin Peking Opera Troupe, including Jiao Pengfei and Liu Jiaxin, and the Hebei Shijiazhuang Peking Opera Troupe, including Zhao Yuhua, who sang together to display Peking Opera’s regional styles. To memorize the 130th anniversary of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang’s birth and the 120th anniversary of Peking Opera master Cheng Yanqiu’s birth, the opening ceremony invited young Peking Opera performers who have continued the performing styles founded by the masters to recall the tradition of generations and show appreciation. The cultural season was held at various places, such as the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, Beijing Huguang Guild Hall, and Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Over 20professional Peking Opera performances were staged to give the audience a chance to experience the unique charm of the old art form. The season has launched a “Youth Drama Society — Peking University and Tsinghua University” event, where students from these famous universities participated in Peking Opera salons and discussions, bringing together a century-old opera house — Huguang Guild Hall — and century-old schools, showing the unique elegance of opera in a youthful, fashionable manner. The closing performance of Jin Feng Yu Lu was staged at the Beijing Huguang Guild Hall on Dec. 23.This production, presented as a musical drama, shows Peking Opera, telling the story of its dramatic rise and fall and the artistic journey of its masters while representing the spirit of hard work and devotion in the new era. 8. How long did the 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season last? A. About one month. B. About one and a half months. C. About two weeks. D. About seven days. 9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. Peking Opera’s regional styles. B. Introduction about top Peking Opera artists. C. The performances at the opening ceremony. D. The achievements of Mei Lanfang and Cheng Yanqiu. 10. What does the underlined words “participated in” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Give way to. B. Break away from. C. Make fun of. D. Take part in. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. The celebration of Peking Opera culture. B. The opening ceremony at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre. C. The celebration of the anniversary of Mei Lanfang’s birth. D. The cooperation among Peking Opera artists from different regions. D Archaeological findings show that Chankillo, which is located in the desert of Peru near the Casma-Sechin river, may be the earliest known observatory(天文台) in the Americas. Built over 2,300 years ago, the site has a platform, thirteen towers on the nearby hill, and a temple. There are also stones and walls with confusing entrances to prevent visitors who are not welcome. New discovery has found that Chankillo was used for a short period of time between the fourth century BCE and the early first century CE. But it was later given up, and remained largely forgotten until the nineteenth century. Chankillo is unique among ancient observatory sites because of its two observation points; similar sites around the world only have one point, which does not provide the measurement to track passage of time over a full year. The thirteen towers of Chankillo, located between two observation points, mark the full year’s cycle of sunrises or sunsets, which slowly move across the skyline throughout the year. By watching the sunrise or sunset from the observation points, the people in Chankillo would have been able to determine the date within one to two days and could therefore work out the schedule of seasonal events, including planting and gathering times, as well as the festivals. Archaeological findings at Chankillo also suggest that sun admiration appeared in the Andes around 2,000 years before the well-known Inca Empire. In July 2021, the Chankillo Observatory was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as an outstanding example of architectural and scientific heritage in human history. This choice shows that it’s very important for learning about how ancient people thought and watched the skies, ensuring this special heritage continues to benefit all people. 12. The stones and walls with confusing entrances can . A. move across the skyline B. prevent visitors who are not welcome C. help people plant D. measure time 13. What made Chankillo different from other ancient observatories? A. The oldest design. B. Its location. C. Its technology. D. Its two observation points. 14. Which of the following events was most likely to happen to people in Chankillo? A. They divided a year into 12 months. B. They celebrated the Spring Festival. C. They farmed according to the seasons. D. They got their food mainly by hunting 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Chankillo: an Ancient Observatory B. UNESCO’s World Heritage List C. The Inca Empire and Sun Admiration D. The History of Peru’s Ancient Sites 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边 Music is a major part of our lives. We meet music almost everywhere, from car rides and home fierce workouts in the gym, or even the movies and TV shows we watch. Most people enjoy listen music and often state that they can’t live without it.____16____Because it provides several health benefit many are unaware of. It improves sleep quality. Listening to music has been shown to treat constant wakefulness, especial college students.____17____Research has found that listening to music at various times promotes better patterns for people and even creates more restful sleep. It helps with exercising. Have you ever wondered why there is always music playing in the gym? ____18____It’s also shown that listening to music can increase endurance (耐力). ____19____When studying or doing the homework, do you ever find yourself moving your head to music? Research shows that music enjoyment helps with learning and memory. It improves your mood. If you’re feeling down, music may be the perfect cure.____20____ Whether you’ve realized it or not, listening to your favorite songs provides your mind and body much more than the enjoyment of the songs. So keep on listening! A. It may help with memory. B. Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and feel their feelings. C. Simply put, music serves as the motivation for working out harder. D. She can enjoy beautiful music everywhere. E. Low arid soft music helps people have a good sleep. F. Doing exercise brings general pleasure to our lives in several different aspects. G. But why is that? 第三部分：语言运用（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） 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。 A little girl created a perfect gift for her mother’s birthday. It was a drawing of a flower on paper with the___21___. “For mom: love, love, love” decorated with hearts. She folded her letter then she____22____it. For most people, that would be the end of this story, but this story had a different ____23____. James Carrell found the ____24____. He had just called his mother, wishing her a happy birthday. After he hung up, Carrell____25____the paper on the ground outside of a hardware (五金器具) store in Manvel. “I realized it was a gift,” said Carrell. “I opened it up and saw the flower and____26____. It really touched ne.” Carrell thought the letter would brighten someone’s day and that maybe he could find the____27____, so he posted it on the Internet. The message____28____a lot of people, especially one man. “I was sitting at my friend’s house and saw a man’s____29____”said Carrell. The comments included one from Robert Alvarado. He wrote, “I can’t_____30_____you found my baby’s letter.” Carrell reached Alvarado to_____31_____the letter. It took a few days, but the men finally_____32_____on Thursday night, one day after Alvarado’s wife’s birthday. “_____33_____the letter made it home,” said Alvarado “We are_____34_____for what James Carrell did.” We often forget the power of little things, but for this family from Alvin, Carrell’s small act left a lasting_____35_____. 21. A. words B. lanterns C. temples D. posters 22. A. found B. lost C. updated D. decorated 23. A. opinion B. button C. creature D. result 24. A. girl B. opportunity C. letter D. email 25. A. saw B. missed C. gathered D. cured 26. A. hearts B. awards C. snacks D. files 27. A. chief B. professional C. owner D. hunter 28. A. puzzled B. moved C. stopped D. agreed 29. A. composition B. story C. question D. reply 30. A. doubt B. press C. explain D. believe 31. A. return B. assume C. perform D. donate 32. A. harvested B. imagined C. met D. fought 33. A. Sadly B. Finally C. Differently D. Widely 34. A. thankful B. nervous C. tired D. embarrassed 35. A. success B. impression C. peace D. reason 第二节 语法填空（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。 The ancient Chinese legend of Hua Mulan has entered the digital age as a representative figure of a historical city in North China for cultural _____36_____ tourism promotion, Datong. In the official promotional video, Hua Mulan wears a metal suit, standing _____37_____ (proud) in front of the famous Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) in Datong. The tale of Hua Mulan _____38_____ (date) back over 1,500 years to China’s Northern Wei Dynasty when Datong served as the dynasty’s capital ____39____ (know) as Pingcheng. The classic folk song ____40____ name is “The Ballad of Mulan” tells the story of her adventures. Historians argue that the text of _____41_____ song solidifies Hua Mulan’s connection to Datong. The digital Hua Mulan is also expected to be involved in educational programs, film ____42____ (project), and many partnerships across various fields. In recent years, once a coal-dependent industrial center, Datong has turned to make use _____43_____ its rich history including well-preserved ancient city walls to attract global tourists. As China increasingly connects digital creativity with cultural _____44_____ (protect), the Hua Mulan project is in line with the city’s wider efforts ____45____ (shape) a positive city image, improving its brand as an ancient capital of China. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Eric得知你很喜欢春节，来信说他想要了解你去年是如何度过春节的。请你用英语给他写封回信，内容包括： 1.喜欢春节的原因； 2.你的春节经历。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Eric, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 My parents ran a small grocery store near my house in San Francisco. They always kept a big box by the entrance where people could donate cans of soup and stuff to our local food bank. “For some reason, our food-donation box just isn’t filling up lately, ”said my dad. “Maybe it’s time to think of a way to remind folks about the food bank, ” replied my mom. We talked about having fireworks, but Mom smilingly said it was a little outside our budget. Dad suggested a talent show because it was fun and people could pay for tickets with food donations. We all gladly agreed. Word for the talent show got out. While my parents posted information online about the event, we kids made some signs. My friend Mareya came over to help out. “I’d like to do an act in the show, but I don’t know what to do, ” I told Mareya. “Well, since the food-bank thing is about sharing, ” said Mareya, “Why not write a song about that? ” I told Mareya that writing a song was not a problem. But I’d be too nervous to sing it. Plus, I didn’t think I was good enough! She shrugged. “What if we sang it together? ” Since Mareya had the world’s prettiest voice and also happened to play the guitar, I agreed. The act would be a huge success. You wouldn’t believe how many people came by the store over the next week to sign up to perform: dancers, Hula-Hoopers, banjo players, comedians, poets, and a boy who did tricks with his adorable poodles Salt and Pepper! Mareya and I practiced and practiced, and I was feeling pretty good about our act. But on the morning of the performance, Mareya called with bad news. She had a serious stomachache and was not in any shape to perform. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 开头已给出。 Para l: “There’s no way I’m going on without you, ” I told her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para2: Once I was off the stage, ashamed, my mom wrapped me in a big hug. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 韩城市2024~2025 学年度第二学期期中检测试题 高一英语 注意事项： 1.本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。 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。听力部分结束前，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） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How does Mike feel? A. Satisfied. B. Bored. C. Worried. 2. Why was the man late? A. He set off very late. B. His car broke down. C. There was bad traffic. 3. What does the man want to buy? A. Some books. B. Some toys. C. Some clothes. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home. 5. When was the lecture scheduled to begin at first? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:30 p. m. C. At 8:00 p.m. 第二节（共15小题，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. What is wrong with Emily? A. She gets hurt. B. She coughs heavily. C. She has a fever. 7. What does Judy want Clint to do? A. Take Emily to the hospital. B. Have a physical examination. C. Take care of her son for a while. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How does the woman feel about the weather? A. Cold. B. Warm. C. Hot. 9. What will the speakers probably do during the day? A Watch the sunrise. B. Go mountain-climbing. C. Go on a road trip. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What will the project focus on? A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A fish. 11. What do we know about John? A. He has conducted the survey. B. He will do the introduction. C. He is making cards now. 12. Who will make a summary? A. Carol. B. Tom. C. Mary. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the man’s first piece of advice for the woman? A. Setting off at her own speed. B. Wearing a helmet at all times C. Exploring different routes. 14 Where does the man normally go cycling? A. Along the coast. B. In the nearby park. C. In the mountains. 15. What is the longest distance the man has cycled? A. 50 kilometers. B. 100 kilometers. C. 150 kilometers. 16. Why does the man enjoy group rides? A. They help break his cycling record. B. They give him a sense of belonging. C. They usually organise competition. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who inspired Phillip Willett to use AI to recreate the voice? A. His client. B. His friend. C. His wife. 18. Why did’t Phillip Willett want to recreate the voice at first? A. He lacked professional skills. B. He believed the idea was a bit strange. C. There hadn’t been any successful cases before. 19. How did Phillip Willett feel when he first heard the AI-generated voice? A. Touched. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. 20. What present did Phillip Willett give to his mother? A. A photo album. B. A handwritten letter. C. A video book. 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。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 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边 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. B 第三部分：语言运用（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） 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. and 37. proudly 38. dates 39. known 40. whose 41. the 42. projects 43. of 44. protection 45. to shape 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】 Dear Eric, I’m thrilled to tell you about my last Spring Festival! I cherish this festival dearly as it’s a time for family reunions delicious traditional treats, and joy-filled moments. It always brings our family closer and makes me feel so happy. Last Spring Festival, my family and I decorated our home with red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets. We made dumplings together, sharing stories and laughter. At night, we watched the Spring Festival Gala and set off colorful fireworks. The whole atmosphere was full of happiness and love. Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】 Para 1: “There’s no way I’m going on without you,” I told her. But Mareya insisted that I should perform alone. “You’ve practiced so hard, and the song is beautiful. The audience will love it,” she encouraged me. Though my heart was pounding, I decided to give it a try. As I stepped onto the stage, the spotlight felt blinding, and my hands trembled. I took a deep breath and began to sing. To my surprise, the audience started clapping along, and their smiles gave me the courage to continue. By the end of the song, the room erupted in applause. I couldn’t believe I had done it! Para 2: Once I was off the stage, ashamed, my mom wrapped me in a big hug. “You were amazing!” she said, her eyes shining with pride. I told her how nervous I had been and how I almost didn’t go through with it. “But you did, and that’s what matters,” she replied. Just then, Mareya called again. She had been listening to the performance over the phone and was thrilled. “I knew you could do it!” she exclaimed. The event was a huge success, and the donation box was overflowing with cans of soup and other items. I realized that sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to something truly special. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $