甘肃省兰州市兰州市第五十八中学教育集团建标考试2025-2026学年高三上学期10月期中英语试题

兰州市第五十八中学教育集团建标考试 高三英语试卷 (120分钟 150分) 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。 1. What is the man excited about? A. Getting some great grades. B. Being able to meet the president. C. Becoming the student community leader. 2. How much does a cherry pie cost today? A. $4. B. $6. C. $10. 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 4. What does the man like playing? A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Badminton. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She wears glasses when she swims. B. She doesn’t use glasses when reading books. C. She is not able to see things close to her clearly. 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. How does the woman feel about her job? A. It’s boring. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s simple. 7. Who will probably help the woman? A. Her manager. B. A marketing manager. C. Some website designers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Restaurant reservations. B. Cooking equipment. C. Food history. 9. What surprises the woman? A. pasta might have its origin in China. B Pancakes are likely from the Middle East. C. Noodles could be created by European traders. 10. What does the man hope to do? A. Become a chef. B. Travel around the world. C. Live with his parents. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers currently? A. In an office. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 12. What will the woman probably do? A. Help the man create policies. B. Do research about present sea levels. C. Give money to environmental groups. 13. What concerns the man most? A. Damage to homes. B. The risk of forest fires. C. Loss of wildlife habitats. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What happened to the man three years ago? A. A serious illness. B. A slight accident. C. A quarrel with a lawyer. 15. How many people were there in the car? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What does the man mention at the end of the conversation? A. Traffic light design. B. Vehicle checks. C. Traffic safety. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Allie do when she was 23? A. She began her college study. B. She first knew rock climbing. C. She climbed a high mountain. 18. Where did Allie climb her first 8,000 m peak alone? A. In China. B. In America. C. In India. 19. What took place in May 2024? A. Allie succeeded in climbing Makalu. B. Allie was helped by two partners. C. Allie made an ambitious plan. 20. What does Allie suggest? A. Accepting human aging. B. Climbing as much as possible. C. Stepping out of the comfort zone. 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 Exhibitions on View from Coast to Coast Journeys of Clay by Rose B. Simpson Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida, August 10 — November 1 In this exhibition, Simpson’s sculptures made of clay and other materials will be on display alongside the works of influential artists on her life and career, including her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Simpson speaks to womanhood and motherhood through a mix of talent while showing her cultural ties to the Santa Clara Pueblo of New Mexico. Our First and Last Love by Lyle Ashton Harris Queens Museum, Queens, New York, May 19 — October 22 Our First and Last Love showcases a diverse range of Harris’s works, offering fresh insights into his exploration of identity. Harris’s Shadow Works series combine photographs with Ghanaian fabric and personal articles to go into themes of otherness, weakness and legacy. Deep Time by Martha Diamond Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine, July 13 — October 13 Diamond believes life is defined by time, and yet, her artworks go beyond it. Diamond’s abstract concepts of building spaces connect modern and ancient structures. This exhibition covers the artist’s vast body of work, showcasing works that have never been shown before alongside well-known pieces that represent her style. Pearl Lines by Walter Price Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 8 — December 8 Price shows specific aspects of cultural identity, history and race in his vivid paintings. This body of work, including never-before-seen pieces, offers insights into the imaginative mind of the artist, demonstrated in vivid colors and expressive styles. 1. What can be inferred about Rose B. Simpson? A. She is a successful sculptor. B. She fights for women’s rights. C. She’s achieved more than her mom. D. She works in the Santa Clara Pueblo. 2 Where should visitors go to see an exhibition on June 30? A. Queens Museum, Queens, New York. B. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. C. Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine. D. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida. 3. What do Deep Time and Pearl Lines have in common? A. They feature vivid colors. B. They start at the same time. C. They are held in the same city. D. They showcase first-time exhibits. B As we drove along the country road, a group of deer emerged as if by magic, surrounding us from all sides. I shouted at my husband to slow down and avoid hitting them. We were coming to a stop when the car doors flew open and we jumped out of the car. A deer lay injured by the roadside, with its eyes wide open. While some deer left, a few remained at a safe distance, observing the scene. “I have to call the police,” my husband said. As we waited for help, a nearby resident came out of her house, angrily shouting instructions. I told her that we had already contacted the police. She stood at her doorway, arms crossed, watching us. I know she wanted to make sure we wouldn’t leave the scene. I suggested calling a 24-hour veterinarian (兽医) clinic, but before doing so, I noticed a slight movement in the deer’s back leg. We watched as she struggled to rise. After several minutes, she managed to stand. She turned her head to look at us, and then leapt gracefully to the forest. I raced after her until she disappeared into the forest. Tears streamed down my face, a mix of joy that she could run again and fear for her survival. I walked back to the car just as the police arrived. Our “security guard” returned to her house, satisfied that her role was complete. After listening to our account, the police praised us for remaining at the scene. They told us that deer are strong creatures and that she would survive. The following day, we revisited the scene. The area showed no signs of blood. I discovered a piece of our car’s plastic part with the deer’s hair attached to it. I picked it up and took it home. Whenever I see a deer walking through the forest along our country road, I wonder if it was our deer from that summer evening. 4. What did the author’s husband do upon discovering an injured deer? A. He slowed the car. B. He tried to feed her. C. He contacted the police. D. He drove away the other deer. 5. What can we know about the resident? A She called a local veterinarian. B. She kept a close watch on the couple. C. She gave tips on how to handle the deer. D. She cared about the security of the couple. 6. Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Stubborn and helpful. B. Responsible and caring. C. Determined and generous. D. Open-minded and patient. 7. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To express appreciation for strangers’ help. B. To demonstrate the significance of calmness. C. To share advice on taking care of injured animals. D. To advocate harmony between humans and animals. C The Japanese picture book Soratobu medaka tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-living fish called medaka taking a ride on a helpful bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The tale has delighted children in the country since 1999, when it was first published, but now comes an even more delightful discovery: It is true. Yao Akifumi, a biology student at the University of Tsukuba, observed that many fish-hunting birds commonly walked around in shallow waters rich in plants. As a number of fish species laid eggs on these aquatic (水生的) plants, he further wondered if some egg-bearing plants might stick to the birds’ feet as they fly off. Eager to test his theory, Mr Yao and his colleagues set up two ponds one metre apart, placing 36 artificial aquatic plants in one and none in the other. Both were supplied with bait-fish to attract birds and had camera traps set to trigger when birds landed. By the time the experiment ended six months later, some of the plants had switched ponds. The researchers were able to catch a bird in the act. One of their camera traps showed a bird flying off with plants on one of its feet. In a new paper in The Science of Nature, Mr Yao and his colleagues report that the medaka eggs can successfully hatch after enduring up to 18 hours out of the water attached to a plant leaf. The big drop in survival was at 16 hours and 20 minutes, when half the eggs became non-living. Given that the bird’s average flight-speed is around 39 kph, the hardiest medaka eggs could travel quite a distance. Whether any could actually survive the full 16.3 hours of travel at 39 kph is doubtful, says Mr Yao, since wind exposure during such a long journey would dry them out. Shorter journeys, however, are certainly possible. And since there are dozens of other medaka-like fish species found throughout Asia, the chances are high that accidental transport explains how so many species have ended up in ponds and lakes with seemingly no connection to other water bodies. 8. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By sharing a story. B. By giving a definition. C. By quoting great minds. D. By presenting examples. 9. What did Yao Akifumi observe about fish-hunting birds? A. They had a particular fondness for medaka. B. They preferred to lay eggs near aquatic plants. C. They enjoyed hanging out in deep waters with plants. D. They often moved around in plant-filled shallow waters. 10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The findings of the research. B. The principle of the research. C. The process of the experiment. D. The challenges of the experiment. 11. Which of the following might Yao Akifumi agree with? A. Medaka eggs can’t survive a short travel. B. Japan has dozens of medaka-like fish species. C. Waterbirds might take fish eggs to their new habitats. D. Wind doesn’t affect the survival of medaka eggs during long flights. D Island life is famously ideal, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience high rates of some rare genetically (基因地) transmitted diseases. Faroe islanders, who live on an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, have a much higher-than-average incidence of carnitine transporter deficiency, a condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy. Inhabitants of Gran Canaria, meanwhile, an island off the northwest coast of Africa, are far more likely than average to have familial hypercholesterolemia (高胆固醇血症), a condition where the liver cannot process cholesterol effectively. A new paper in Nature Communications provides one more such example. Jim Flett Wilson from the University of Edinburgh, who led the study, reports that people living on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland have a one-in-41 chance of carrying the gene variant (变体) which causes Batten disease, a life-limiting neurodegenerative disease. The comparable rate elsewhere in Britain is one in 300, says Dr Wilson. Such increased risk is likely to be the consequence of genetic isolation (隔离). When members of a small population overwhelmingly reproduce with their fellows, the probability of children acquiring disease-causing mutations (known as variants) from their parents increases over time. This happens because of a process known as random genetic drift, says Dr Wilson, whereby some genetic variants become more common and others are lost. “This effect is magnified in small populations with little or no inward movement of new people to refresh the genetic pool,” he says. Such isolation need not only be the product of encircling water. Dr Wilson’s new study also found “genetic islands” on the British mainland. In Lancashire, the researchers found locals were more likely to have ten disease-causing variants — including one associated with Zellweger syndrome, a disease affecting the brain, liver and kidney which can be fatal in the first year of life. Those from the area were 73 times more likely to have the variant. In South Wales, one variant responsible for an inherited tendency to develop kidney stones later in life was 44 times more common, whereas in Nottinghamshire a variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder was 65 times more common than elsewhere. 12. Why does the author mention Gran Canaria in the first paragraph? A. To demonstrate island life is perfect. B. To explain its difference from Faroe. C. To display the disadvantage of island life. D. To show the disease in Faroe also occurs here. 13. What does the underlined word “magnified” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Reduced. B. Enhanced. C. Measured. D. Produced. 14. Which is the most likely to be found in Lancashire residents? A. A variant causing Batten disease. B. A variant associated with kidney stones. C. A variant associated with Zellweger syndrome. D. A variant causing a severe blistering skin disorder. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Life on an island is unpleasant and risky B. Genetic isolation affects human development C. Genetic diseases are influenced by geography and culture D. Isolated communities are more at risk of rare genetic diseases 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。 Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference. ____16____ So how to write meeting minutes? Here are the basics you should follow. Be brief. ____17____ As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact account of everything that is said. Just note the facts. Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so. ____18____ Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, dates and times, action items and decisions made. But later on, those meeting notes may contain essential information to keep everyone on the same page about what happened during that meeting. ____19____ With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue. Use a model for the right format. If you’re writing formal meeting minutes, follow a certain format. For trade unions, schools, city and county governments, and others, you may need to follow Robert’s Rules of Order. While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. ____20____ A. Note who is unable to attend. B. Then improve on that process. C. Don’t include personal thoughts or observations. D. Your creative writing skills must take a back seat. E. The notes highlight the details discussed at the meeting. F. When written well, they are a critical tool for your organization. G. But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed. 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、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Opened in 2020, Mirabella is a 20-storey community at Arizona State University. Mirabella offers ___21___ a university pass, allowing access to classes and cultural events without the stress of exams. Electric buses transport residents across the large campus, though many remain ____22____ enough to ride mountain bikes. Mirabella has four restaurants, an art studio, a pool, a gym and a games room. Only the second floor, with a memory-care centre, feels ____23____. Lindsay Beagley, head of Lifelong University Engagement, notes that some couples ____24____ when one requires round-the-clock care. This model is part of a growing ____25____, with around 85 US colleges offering senior-living arrangements. The concept ____26____ in the 1980s when two college presidents wished to ____27____ on campus. Today, institutions from Central Florida to Stanford try to ____28____ older adults. Andrew Carle of Georgetown University estimates that 20,000 seniors live this way. As baby boomers age — 10,000 turn 65 daily — demand for various, stimulating retirement options ____29____. Universities, facing declining students, see a(n) ____30____. Carle notes that integrating seniors can address space issues and ____31____ boost charity, as residents may include universities in their wills. Bill Smith, an 80-year-old former newspaper editor, ____32____ Mirabella with his wife, a chemistry PhD holder. They’ve ____33____ both residents and students. “Being among young people is energetic,” Smith says, reflecting on discussions like one about AI and extended lifespans, where ____34____ participants were enthusiastic, while older ones had reservations. This intergenerational dynamic ____35____ both students and seniors, creating a great community. 21. A. athletes B. seniors C. teenagers D. businessmen 22. A. traditional B. open-minded C. active D. courageous 23. A. natural B. critical C. social D. institutional 24. A. combine B. part C. discuss D. leave 25. A. market B. idea C. trend D. invention 26. A. began B. remained C. changed D. faded 27. A. work B. lecture C. succeed D. retire 28. A. satisfy B. shelter C. fool D. employ 29. A. decreases B. disappears C. exits D. grows 30. A. honour B. disadvantage C. opportunity D. trouble 31. A. potentially B. initially C. slightly D. temporarily 32. A. looked into B. set up C. moved to D. commented on 33. A. cheated B. helped C. befriended D. outweighed 34. A. smarter B. younger C. older D. greater 35. A. enriches B. challenges C. beats D. astonishes 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。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The summer solstice (夏至) begins on June 21 this year. At this time, much of the northern hemisphere ____36____ (receive) the most hours of daylight, but it does not bring the ____37____ (high) temperatures which will come 20 to 30 days later. In China, the 24 solar terms ____38____ (create) thousands of years ago, but the solar term culture is still useful today ____39____ (guide) people’s lives through eating special foods, performing cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips, ____40____ correspond with each solar term. Before the Qing Dynasty, people even had a one-day holiday on the summer solstice. According to Song Dynasty records, officials could have three days ____41____ during the summer solstice. How long is the longest day in China? According to the expert Yan Jiarong, the entire day in Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, ___42___ (locate) in the northernmost tip of China, lasts nearly 17 hours when you include dawn, twilight and its afterglow. The summer solstice is the best time for viewing the Northern Lights in Mohe, “the ____43____ (sleep) town of China”. There is ____44____ saying in Shandong Province which goes, “Eat dumplings on the winter solstice and eat noodles on the summer solstice.” People in different _____45_____ (area) of Shandong Province eat chilled noodles on this day. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 请你拟一则关于“中国传统乐器展览”的通知，刊登在学校英文报上。内容包括： (1)展览的主题和目的； (2)展览的时间和地点。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Exhibition Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When I was in the tenth grade, I had a passion for photography. However, I didn’t think I was very good at it. I loved taking pictures of nature and everyday moments, but I was always too shy to share my work with others. I felt like my photos weren’t professional enough and that no one would take me seriously as a photographer. One day, my art teacher, Ms Taylor, announced that the school would be hosting a photography contest, and she encouraged everyone to participate. My immediate thought was that I wouldn’t give it a try. In my opinion, there were so many talented students who were far better than me. After class, Ms Taylor noticed that I didn’t seem interested in the contest. She asked me why I wasn’t going to submit my photos. I explained in a low voice that I didn’t feel confident enough. She looked at me thoughtfully and said, “You don’t have to be perfect. Photography is about capturing those moments that are important to you. If you put your heart into it, your work will speak for itself.” Her words struck me, and I started thinking about the photos that I felt proud of. That evening, I went through my collection of photos and selected a few of my favorite shots — pictures of the sunset, city streets and quiet moments in the park. I still wasn’t sure if they were good enough, but I decided to take Ms Taylor’s advice and enter the contest anyway. Over the next few days, I worked on editing the photos, making small adjustments to bring out the details I loved. When I finally submitted them, I felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. It wasn’t about winning anymore; it was about sharing something that mattered to me. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Two weeks later, the results were announced, and I was surprised. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the award ceremony, I went to Ms Taylor’s office to thank her for encouraging me to take part. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 兰州市第五十八中学教育集团建标考试 高三英语试卷 (120分钟 150分) 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。 1. What is the man excited about? A. Getting some great grades. B. Being able to meet the president. C. Becoming the student community leader. 2. How much does a cherry pie cost today? A. $4. B. $6. C. $10. 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 4. What does the man like playing? A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Badminton. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She wears glasses when she swims. B. She doesn’t use glasses when reading books. C. She is not able to see things close to her clearly. 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. How does the woman feel about her job? A. It’s boring. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s simple. 7. Who will probably help the woman? A Her manager. B. A marketing manager. C. Some website designers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Restaurant reservations. B. Cooking equipment. C. Food history. 9. What surprises the woman? A. pasta might have its origin in China. B. Pancakes are likely from the Middle East. C. Noodles could be created by European traders. 10. What does the man hope to do? A. Become a chef. B. Travel around the world. C. Live with his parents. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers currently? A. In an office. B. In a forest. C. In a park. 12. What will the woman probably do? A. Help the man create policies. B. Do research about present sea levels. C. Give money to environmental groups. 13. What concerns the man most? A. Damage to homes. B. The risk of forest fires. C. Loss of wildlife habitats. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What happened to the man three years ago? A. A serious illness. B. A slight accident. C. A quarrel with a lawyer. 15. How many people were there in the car? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 16. What does the man mention at the end of the conversation? A. Traffic light design. B. Vehicle checks. C. Traffic safety. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Allie do when she was 23? A. She began her college study. B. She first knew rock climbing. C. She climbed a high mountain. 18. Where did Allie climb her first 8,000 m peak alone? A. In China. B. In America. C. In India. 19. What took place in May 2024? A. Allie succeeded in climbing Makalu. B. Allie was helped by two partners. C. Allie made an ambitious plan. 20. What does Allie suggest? A. Accepting human aging. B. Climbing as much as possible. C. Stepping out of the comfort zone. 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. A 2. A 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12 C 13. B 14. C 15. D 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. F 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. B 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、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 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. receives 37. highest 38. were created 39. to guide 40. which 41. off 42. located 43. sleepless 44. a 45. areas 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】 Exhibition Notice A traditional Chinese musical instrument exhibition will be held in our school library from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. next Friday. The theme of this exhibition is “The Charm of Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments”, which aims to let students have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture and musical instruments. There will be various kinds of traditional Chinese musical instruments on display, such as the guzheng, pipa, and erhu. You can also have the opportunity to try playing some of them. Come and enjoy this wonderful exhibition, where you can not only appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese musical instruments but also have a great time. 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】范文 Two weeks later, the results were announced, and I was surprised. My photo of the sunset had won third place! The announcement echoed through the auditorium, and classmates turned to smile at me. Ms. Taylor beamed from the front, giving me a thumbs-up. As I walked to the stage, my hands trembled, but my heart swelled with pride. The judges commented that the photo captured “a raw, emotional moment in ordinary life.” Seeing my work displayed beside talented peers, I realized artistry isn’t about perfection—it’s about perspective. After the award ceremony, I went to Ms. Taylor’s office to thank her for encouraging me to take part. She hugged me warmly and pointed to my sunset photo on her desk. “This,” she said, “reminds us that beauty hides in plain sight when we dare to share our vision.” I told her how the experience changed me: I’d keep photographing moments that moved me, with or without contests. She nodded, adding, “The real prize is finding your voice.” Her words became my compass. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $