陕西省宝鸡市岐山县2024-2025学年高二下学期期中英语试卷

2024--2025学年度第二学期期中质量检测 高二英语试题 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 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。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where is the man's mobile phone? A. On the floor. B. On the study table. C. On the sofa. 2. What is the weather like now? A. Cold. B. Rainy. C. Hot. 3. How much will the woman pay for the tickets? A. $10. B. $15. C. $20. 4. What did the man probably do last night? A. He finished a report. B. He attended a meeting. C. He celebrated a birthday. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Moving to another city. B. Making a holiday plan. C. Having a family gathering. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 was the woman doing before the conversation? A. Waiting for the man. B. Doing some shopping. C. Using the toilet. 7. What did the woman forget to bring? A. Paper bags. B. Snacks. C. Maps. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What gift does the woman receive this time? A. Some flowers. B. A silk scarf. C. A book. 9. What is the man going to do today? A. Eat out. B. Stay at home. C. Go on a business trip. 10. How does the man sound in the end? A. Grateful. B. Proud. C. Surprised. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What's the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Research teammates. 12. What can we know about the exhibition? A. There will be lectures. B. It will open at 8:00 a. m. C. There is no entry fee. 13. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Write down some details. B. Find information online. C. Register a new web page. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What time is it now? A.9:00 a. m. B.10:00 a. m. C.10:30 a. m. 15. What does the woman want to add to her coffee? A. Milk. B. Cream. C. Sugar. 16. How can the woman get the Wi-Fi password? A. From the man. B. From a menu. C. From a poster. 17. What is the woman going to write? A. A novel. B. A report. C. A paper. 听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。 18. What can be learned in the ICS310 class? A. Programming. B. Computer software. C. Old operating system. 19. How much of the final grade does class attendance account for? A.10%. B.20%. C.30%. 20. What is the man probably? A. A professor. B. An engineer. C. A consultant. 第二部分 阅读理解 (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 cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move. Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $ 50, 000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away. Mexico Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there $are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. Argentina Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139, 000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. Vietnam Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas. 21. In which country is the US Dollar used for its currency? A. Argentina. B. Mexico. C. Ecuador. D. Vietnam. 22. How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year? A. About $ 7,000. B. About $ 8,000. C. About $ 8,800. D. About $ 12,000. 23. What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common? A. They have great restaurants. B. The cost of living is expensive. C. The middle-sized homes cost around $ 139,000. D. Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries. B As a boy I was always small for my age. I was also five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other. As a result I often felt left out when their friends came over to play. I was either too small or too young for whatever they were doing and they didn’t want me to listen to their conventions, either. More often than not I found myself outside playing alone and feeling forgotten. I remember one spring afternoon feeling especially lonely as I sat in the yard behind our house. We lived miles from town and I rarely saw my own friends outside of school. I heard my brothers laughing from inside the house and felt tears coming down my cheek. At that moment I saw a large brown dog walking over to me. He looked happy and his tail was wagging as well. Even though he didn’t know me, he greeted me like a long-lost friend, licking my feet and sitting beside me on the spring grass. It must have been for at least an hour that I petted and talked to this four-legged angel. He let me pour out all my troubles and share my deepest thoughts before he kissed my cheek goodbye. I went back inside feeling happy, knowing that no matter what life may hold, I was loved. Now over 40 years later I still remember that angel with a smile. I believe that God sent him in that moment of sadness to remind me just how much he loved me. In truth, nothing brings us greater joy than knowing we are loved. Knowing we are loved gives us the strength to love others as well. Knowing we are loved aids us in making Earth more like Heaven. Embrace that love, take joy in it, and then go out and share your own love with the world. 24. When the author’s brother’s friends came to their house, the author ________. A. couldn’t play with them B. was permitted to listen to their talk C. was unwilling to communicate with them D. was happy to take part in their activities 25. What can we conclude from the second paragraph? A. The large brown dog frightened the author. B. The author preferred to be in a quiet place. C. The dog greeted him like a long-lost friend. D. The author often invited many friends to his house. 26. When the author returned to his home, ________. A. he felt much happier than before B. he led this four-legged angel home C. he shared his thoughts with his brothers D. he was unwilling to play with his brothers 27. What does the text mainly want to express? A. We should take care of dogs. B. We must know we are loved. C. We need to give our love to others. D. We can play with our brothers happily. C Students and Technology in the Classroom I love my blackberry (黑莓手机) — it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices (设备) and truly communicate with others. On one occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptops, IPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy. Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students think that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students. The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration (专心) and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion. I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom. I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a rally good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. 28. Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ______. A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology C. discussion topics D. the author’s class rules 29. The underlined word “engage” in para.4 probably means ______. A. explore B. accept C. change D. refuse 30. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ______. A. keep students from doing independent thinking B. encourage students to have deep conversations C. help students to better understand difficult themes D. affect students’ concentration on the teacher’s ideas 31. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ______. A. is quite stubborn in teaching B. will give up teaching history C. will change his teaching plan soon D. values technology-free dialogues in his class D Hadeda ibises, known as “African alarm clocks” for their loud calls, have long legs and thin beaks (鸟喙) and shiny feathers on their wings. Historically restricted to northeastern South Africa, hadedas have significantly expanded their range to many urban areas. Various ibises use remote-touch to detect movements of prey (猎物) in the soil and locate their hidden place. This ability is facilitated by a sensory organ in their beaks, called the bill-tip organ, which developed during the time of the dinosaurs. My recent research confirmed that hadedas have this“sixth sense” and found it is closely tied to soil moisture (湿度) levels. We conducted sensory tests with hadedas in bird cages. We presented them with boxes of soil containing buried worms (虫), masking any sounds with white noise and mixing dead worms into the soil to remove scent cues (气味线索). The birds consistently found live worms faster than dead ones, indicating they are able to sense movements of prey and use remote-touch to find them. Further testing revealed that hadedas found worms more quickly in wetter soils. If the soil was too dry, they lost this ability and had to rely on random searching. These findings suggest that the hadedas’ expansion in South Africa is related to increased artificial watering systems. They require wet soil to use remote-touch effectively, which could explain their absence in dry regions. Droughts and heatwaves, expected to worsen with climate change, could threaten their population by making prey detection more challenging. The study highlights the broader implications for other remote-touch hunting birds, many of which are already endangered. As soil moisture levels decrease, these birds could become more at risk, stressing the importance of considering sensory requirements in conservation efforts. 32. What do we know about hadeda ibises? A. They are known for shiny feathers. B. They barely see any rise in numbers. C. They recall images of the dinosaurs. D. They have a specialized sensory organ. 33. Why were white noise and dead worms used in the experiment? A. To get a more reliable result. B. To add experimental items. C. To copy natural habitats. D. To avoid disturbing the subjects. 34. What does the research suggest about the impact of climate change on hadedas? A. Climate change will decrease their reliance on soil moisture. B. Droughts could make it more difficult for them to find prey. C. Increased rainfall will help them relocate to urbanized areas. D. Rising temperatures could increase their feeding efficiency. 35. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The specialty of hadedas’ organs. B. The masters of dry land hunting. C. Hadedas’ prey detection in wet soil. D. Hadedas ibises’ urban expansion. 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。 Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. 36 If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker. 37 If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that include doing exercise for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your exercise, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker. It’s difficult to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers. 38 For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement. Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be sad. You might focus on your weaknesses rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. 39 Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. 40 For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things. A．Don’t overuse your smartwatch. B．It doesn’t show what you’re really feeling. C．After all, reaching a daily step count can be so attractive. D．How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker? E．Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically. F．However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often? G．Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t include checking your fitness tracker. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分) 第一节 完型填空 (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 I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, ____41____ a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达的) spirit. From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of ____42____ along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air ____43____ flowed(流动）, I knelt in a paddy field （水稻田）with my knees deep in mud. The small insects in the water ____44____ into my skin, and the sun burned upon my ____45____ back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would ____46____ tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible. I told myself, “Be ____47____!” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. ____48____ I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap (收获) what you ____49____.” “Judge a man not by his face, but by his _____50_____,” my mother used to say. The land is _____51_____, as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like _____52_____ in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful; a deep sense of satisfaction _____53_____ in me. Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: _____54_____ your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be _____55_____. 41 A. train B. warn C. attract D. remind 42. A. wealth B. luck C. wisdom D. labour 43. A. gently B. loudly C. hardly D. usually 44. A. climbed B. cut C. bit D. fell 45. A. broad B. arched C. strong D.straightened 46. A. hold B. drop C. produce D. replace 47. A. patient B. proud C. quiet D. careless 48. A. happily B. Slowly C. Safely D. Sadly 49. A. pick B. find C. wish D. sow 50. A. books B. fields C. deeds D. clothes 51. A. affordable B. acceptable C. useless D.dependable 52. A. waves B. weeds C. fishes D. boats 53. A. broke up B. welled up C. turned up D. set up 54. A. drag B. kick C. lift D. plant 55. A. rewarded B. educated C. comforted D. promoted 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。 Although not 56 (allow) to join the expedition to the South Pole, Perce Blackborow managed 57 (go) aboard the Endurance and worked as a steward there. Their voyage didn’t go smoothly and the ship was stuck in the ice. Before the ship was crushed and 58 (sink) into the sea, Shackleton gave the order to abandon ship after rescuing 59 they needed most. The crew had to camp on ice, but with spring 60 (approach), it was dangerous to stay there. They then sailed to Elephant Island. Things went from bad to worse. Soon after their arrival, Shackleton set off for South Georgia Island to seek for help. They were cold and hungry. To keep his spirits 61 , Perce tried to think of happier things. However, these happy memories 62 (interrupt) by a sudden cold rush of air. Perce lost his patience 63 (gradual) but soon realized his mistake thanks to Frank’s concern. He thought he should be 64 (grate) to Frank and Shackleton. Without their concern and perseverance, he would have died. It was their resolve 65 filled him with hope. Maybe they could return home! 第四部分 写作（共两节：满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，学校为提升学生垃圾分类的意识，邀请你为校英语宣传栏写一封以“垃圾分类，保护环境”为主题的倡议书。内容包括： 1.倡议的原因和目的； 2.倡议的具体内容； 3.发出倡议。 参考词汇：垃圾分类 garbage sorting 区分 differentiate 注意：1.词数80左右 2.可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。 Dear friends， ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（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。 “And that’s ‘The Ray of Hope’ for you!” Asta said as she ended her book review. She took a deep bow and was given thundering applause. I, too, gave applause. I was happy for my friend. Well, I was pretending to be happy for her. Deep down inside, I was rather feeling envious of Asta. She was always the one who makes speeches, debates and tells stories to others. Me? No! I had stage fright and was always the shy, quiet one who was never courageous to speak in front of others. I had never managed to do a presentation without stammering(结巴). Every time I saw someone making a speech, I would imagine myself in his or her place, receiving the applause and praise. I was walking to the canteen with Asta. She, as usual, was looking at the script. She had been chosen to be the presenter for the National Day Celebration. I sighed to myself. Why could I not be like her, always loud and brave? If only there was a way to prove myself... Just then, I caught a glimpse of a poster on the noticeboard. “Minute to say it?” I read the poster out loud. It was a competition where one has to prepare a speech about a particular topic and summarize it on the stage within one minute. This could be my big chance to overcome my stage fright! And the best part was, if I won the competition, I would receive a mini-trophy (小奖杯). Without thinking twice, I grabbed a form and filled in it. I took a seat in the canteen with Asta and told her what I had done, after which she said that she had also signed up for the competition. Suddenly, regret hit me like a 20-pound hammer. I was competing against Asta who was the best speaker in the school! I was bound to lose! Why was I so ill-fated? I just wanted a chance to prove myself that I could overcome my stage fright. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The big day finally arrived. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Next, it was Asta’s turn. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语期中考试听力原文 （Text1 ） M: Strange! My cellphone is not on the sofa. W: The cat knocked it down on the floor, so I picked it up and put it on your study table. （Text2 ） W: It's too hot in here. Maybe we should turn off the heater. M: Are you joking? Look at the heavy snow outside! Just take off your overcoat. You don't need it inside the room. （Text3 ） M: $20 for two tickets, madam. W: I'm here with my son. No discount for a kid? M: Oh, sorry, I didn't know that. It's half price for a child. W: OK. Here's the money for the two of us. （Text4 ） M: I really wanted to work overtime last night to finish the report, but it was my daughter's birthday. I had to... W:I understand, Mr. Anderson. Don't worry. I don't need it now since the meeting has been postponed. （Text5） W: So, you' ve made up your mind to settle in Seattle. M: Yeah. The sad thing is that all my family and friends are here in New York. Soon I' ll only be able to see them during holidays. （Text6 ） M: Thank goodness! You' re back at last! W: Sorry to have kept you waiting, but the roadside toilet is really disgusting! M: That's the kind of challenge people often encounter on a road trip. W: Yes. By the way, I' ve run out of our toilet paper. M: The maps say there's a convenience store five miles away. We can buy some there. W: And some snacks. I forgot to pack us some when we left home. I'm hungry now. M: OK. Fasten your seat belt. Here we go! W: Oh, man! Keep to the speed limit, or we' ll get a ticket! （Text7 ） M: Happy Mother's Day! Here's a present for you. W: Oh, what a surprise! It's a novel written by my favorite writer! You just bought me a silk scarf and a bunch of roses 3 weeks ago for my birthday. You' re so sweet! M: I want to thank you for your love and care over the years. Well, Mom, what can I do for you today? How about having lunch at a fancy restaurant? My treat. W: Actually, I prefer to eat at home. We' ll have more time to catch up that way. M: Okay, I'm sorry I haven't spent much time with you these years. Business has kept me too busy. I apologize. W: Oh, don't mention it. I'm proud of you. M: Thanks, Mom! I love you so much. （Text 8 ） M: Hey, Linda. Now that the research in our team is coming to an end, what about attending the upcoming technology exhibition in the city center? W: When and where will it be held? M: It' ll be held at the convention center from June 5th to 11th. W: What kind of technologies will be showcased? M: The latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality and smart home devices. And some industry experts will give lectures during the exhibition. W: Wow, I'd love to attend. Is there an entry fee or any registration required? M: Yes, there's a 20-dollar entrance fee to the exhibition. But it's worth it considering the knowledge you' ll gain. W: That's true. Is there anything else I should be aware of? M: Yes. The exhibition will be open from 10:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. each day. For more details, you can visit the official website. I' ll send the link to you. W: Thanks for the information! I'm super excited to explore it. （Text 9 ） W: Hi, could you tell me what time you serve lunch? M: We don't serve lunch until 10:30 a. m. Can you wait an hour and a half? W: Sure. Could I get some coffee right now? M: Of course. Would you like some milk or cream in it? W: Well, I'd like some sugar. M: Sugar is at the side, so just help yourself. W: OK. I saw on the poster that you have Wi-Fi. Could you tell me the password? M: Sorry, I can't remember the password clearly. You can find it on our menu. W: Good. I' ll do some writing while I wait. M: What are you writing if I may ask? A novel? W: No, it's just my paper. I need to search for information online. M: So is it a paper for university? W: Yes. I' ll graduate soon. （Text 10 ） M: My name is Don Friedman, and I'd like to welcome you to our course, Introduction to Computer Science, or ICS310, as we call it. Let me start by giving you an idea of what you can expect from this course, one of the most popular courses in our university. In ICS310, you will learn the basics of modern operating system structures,programming, and computer hardware. You will be given the opportunity to become familiar with each operating system through five programming assignments. Each programming assignment is worth 10 percent of your final grade and can be done either in pairs or individually.20 percent of your grade will be based on attendance. Additionally, at the end of the course, there is a final written exam worth 30 percent.Regular attendance in our computer course is critical for mastering technical skills and theoretical concepts.Attending lectures ensures exposure to software tools, programming techniques, and my instructive guidance, while labs provide opportunities to practice. Consistent participation also fosters cooperation, networking, and timely feedback. In a rapidly evolving field, staying engaged helps students adapt to new technologies and industry trends,directly impacting academic success and future career readiness. I'm looking forward to working with you in my course this semester! 高二英语试题期中考试参考答案 听力 1-5 BABCA 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 CABAC 16-20BCABA 阅读理解 21－23 CCD 24－27 ACAB 28－31 DAAD 32－35 DABC 36－40 F D C E G 完型填空： 41－45. A D C C B 46－50. C A B D C 51－55. D A B D A 语法填空： 1. allowed 2. to go 3. sank 4. what 5. approaching 6. up 7. were interrupted 8. gradually 9. grateful 10. that 作文 第一节范文 Dear friends， Our school produces a lot of rubbish every day, such as leftover food, waste paper and plastic bottles, which brings a wide range of environmental problems as well as the waste of resources. Therefore, what we should do now is to take immediate action to change the situation. First of all, it is necessary for us to raise awareness of environmental protection and develop the good habit of garbage sorting. What’s more, we should voluntarily differentiate recyclable rubbish from non-recyclables in our daily life. In a word, if everyone does his / her bit responsibly in garbage sorting, our school will become better and better.  Yours Li Hua 第二节范文 The big day finally arrived. As I stood backstage, waiting for my turn, I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. I kept rehearsing my speech in my mind, trying to calm my nerves. When my name was called, I stepped onto the stage with shaky legs. I looked at the audience and forced a smile. I began my speech, my voice quivering at first. But as I went on, I focused on the message I wanted to convey and slowly forgot about my fear. I talked about my dreams and how important it was to believe in oneself. When I ended my speech, there was warm applause. It wasn't as loud as I had hoped, but it was a sign that I had done okay. I walked off the stage with a sense of relief and a glimmer of pride. Next, it was Asta’s turn. She walked onto the stage with grace and confidence, which seemed to light up the whole room. Her speech was flawless, full of passion and energy. She captivated the audience from the beginning to the end. I couldn't help but feel a bit envious again, but at the same time, I was inspired by her. After the competition, as we waited for the results, I thought about my journey. I realized that I had come a long way from being too scared to speak. Even if I didn't win, the fact that I had challenged myself was far more significant. When the results were announced and Asta won the trophy, I wasn't disappointed. Instead, I was genuinely happy for her and proud of myself for having the courage to participate. I know that success is not just measured by trophies, but by the courage and determination we show in the process of chasing our goals. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$