天津市河东区天津市第四十五中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题

2025-2026学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科第三次考查 听力 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，你将有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 will Mary do today? A. Go hiking. B. Go swimming. C. Go camping. 2. How does the woman help the man? A. By buying him a shirt. B. By giving him some money. C. By lending him her credit card. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their hobbies. B. Online shopping. C. Kate’s storybooks. 5. Why does the man make the call? A. To order a taxi. B. To look for his wallet. C. To apply for an account. 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What does the man worry about? A. The biology test. B. The football match. C. The television network. 7. When will the football match be held? A. On the 4th. B. On the 21st. C. On the 28th. 8. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Buy him dinner. B. Book for him a ticket. C. Help him with study. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. What will Mary do tomorrow? A. Visit sick kids. B. Go to see a doctor. C. Meet her uncle at the airport. 10. What will the man volunteer to do? A. Clean up city parks. B. Keep order at the station. C. Help policemen with the traffic. 11. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Where is the talk being given? A. On the bridge. B. In the forest. C. In the parking lot. 13. How long will the journey last? A. About two hours. B. About three hours. C. About six hours. 14. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Park guides. B. A group of hikers. C. Some animal protectors. 15. What does the speaker ask the listeners not to do? A. Take pictures. B. See the bears. C. Enter the woods alone. 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：英语知识运用 第一节：单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —Children should be taught how to behave themselves at an early age. — ________. Good manners should be developed from public. A. I don’t care B. It’s up to you C. That’s all right D. That’s a good point 2. Mr. Li ________ with extra caution in the snow when he spotted a man lying in the middle of the road. A. was driving B. drove C. had driven D. would drive 3. ________ Robert for his address, we had no difficulty finding his house. A. Asking B. Asked C. Having asked D. To ask 4. ________ he achieved through strong determination is a source of inspiration for everyone who knows his story. A. Whether B. Which C. What D. That 5. Given the extreme delicacy of this ecosystem, visitors ________ disturb the nesting grounds of endangered bird species; please observe from a distance. A. needn’t B. wouldn’t C. mightn’t D. mustn’t 6. We are lucky to live in an age ________ it is convenient to get all kinds of news online. A. where B. when C. why D. which 7. —Where is Peter? I can't find him anywhere. —He went to the library after breakfast and ________ his essay there ever since. A. wrote B. had written C. has been writing D. is writing 8. I’m afraid I won’t be available. I ________ a friend off at 2 o’clock this afternoon. A. see B. am seeing C. will see D. will be seeing 9. By the time he was 14, he ________ many pieces for the piano. A. was writing B. wrote C. had written D. has written 10. Now she is a model and performance artist ________ to ocean conservation. A. devoted B. devoting C. to devote D. devote 11. — Let’s stop to have a coffee. —________ That’s exactly what I was thinking. A. Good luck. B. Good idea. C. It’s up to you. D. It all depends. 12. The visit to the Memorial Museum ________ the students’ desire to study harder for the future of the country. A. occupied B. promoted C. devoted D. cherished 13. Chinese like to save money for future use while Americans tend to ________. A. check out B. step away C. max out D. go wild 14. You need to consider the before you make a decision on changing the schedule. A. conclusion B. consequence C. evidence D. interaction 15. In most cases the price is ________ if it is a massive purchase. A. negotiable B. distinct C. remarkable D. worthwhile 第二节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) It was a cold afternoon and my 5-year-old son Everest and I were walking in Central Park. I just ____16____ Everest from school. We walked down towards the rocks near a lake. He has been fond of ____17____ since he was young, just as indicated by his name. There was a tree whose trunk had ____18____ and fallen a few feet above the water. Everest wanted to play on the trunk. After ____19____ the situation, I agreed. ____20____ telling him not to risk falling down, however, I told him what to ____21____. “Hold on to the top branch for ____22____,” I reminded. Suddenly, a few older boys walked by and shouted, “A crocodile.” I didn’t know if there ____23____ was one in the water, but upon hearing that, Everest got ____24____, letting go of the top branch and falling into the water. He knows how to swim so he didn’t ____25____ after learning it was a joke. He swam towards the edge of the lake and got out safely. He didn’t cry and the only ____26____ was: “Wow, it’s too cold.” We did return to the ____27____ spot later. Everest was right back on the fallen trunk and ____28____ not to fall down. When Everest was old enough, he finally _____29_____ a climbing club. Now he has become a famous mountaineer. I have often thought about that moment in the park. If I had ____30____ him doing that, he might have lost his ____31____ in exploration, and he couldn’t have gone far in his career. You should trust your child, not letting your own fears or objections ____32____ their desire for exploration. It means encouraging your child to succeed in something ____33____. Sure, there are ____34____ some risks in your child’s exploration. Remember, protecting them from ____35____ is important but protecting them from the influence of failure is more important. 16. A. turned down B. picked up C. dropped behind D. bring up 17. A. climbing B. drawing C. hiking D. swimming 18. A. grown B. disappeared C. bent D. spread 19. A. describing B. updating C. following D. judging 20. A. Because of B. Instead of C. As for D. But for 21. A. fight against B. miss out C. focus on D. make up 22. A. balance B. selection C. challenge D. competition 23 A. obviously B. frequently C. formerly D. really 24. A. relaxed B. confused C. nervous D. frustrated 25. A. regret B. panic C. move D. insist 26. A. complaint B. request C. reason D. apology 27. A. changing B. lost C. unfamiliar D. same 28. A. continued B. pretended C. managed D. preferred 29. A. designed B. joined C. suggested D. introduced 30. A. stopped B. imagined C. considered D. kept 31. A. expense B. anxiety C. rate D. interest 32. A. adjust B. reflect C. express D. cloud 33. A. detailed B. strange C. difficult D. significant 34. A. entirely B. potentially C. simply D. exactly 35. A. dangers B. sadness C. jokes D. pressure 第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 Arctic has long fascinated people across the world, so it’s no wonder that stories from this region have inspired movies and TV shows. Its frozen landscapes make the perfect setting for stories of survival, showcasing how both people and animals adapt to the ice and cold. Here are four of our favorite Arctic shows and movies. Nanook of the North (1922) This silent film from 1922 is a classic story of man versus (与…对抗) nature. It tells the story of an Inuit hunter named Nanook “The Bear” and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh environment. Nanook of the North is one of the earliest documentaries — although some of the scenes were staged. Viewers are invited to witness how the Inuit people live. Audiences also see how the Inuit construct igloos one block at a time into icy, domed structures. Balto (1995) Based on a true story, this animated (动画的)movie takes place when a deadly disease strikes the small town of Nome, Alaska, in 1925. A half-wolf dog named Balto must lead a sled-dog team across the snowy expanse (宽阔区域)to deliver life-saving medicine to the town’s citizens hundreds of kilometers away. Balto is not only an inspiring true story but an important look at the difficulties of Arctic travel and the brave people — and animals — that are relied on to save the day when people need them most. Arctic Tale (2007) Arctic Tale is a US documentary film about the life of a polar bear and her cubs as well as a walrus and her calves. Footage (素材)used for the film was shot over a 15-year period. The documentary gives an inside look at how these.two Arctic animals grow from babies into adulthood as they learn how to hunt and survive in dangerous conditions. Throughout the film, the narrator reminds viewers that climate change is melting the Arctic ice and threatening the animals living there. Ice Road Truckers (2007—2017) This US reality TV series features truck drivers who must cross frozen lakes and rivers in remote Arctic land. They risk their lives to deliver much-needed supplies to small towns, diamond mines and offshore oil rigs (钻塔). The series highlights the dangers of working in the Arctic and subarctic (亚北极的), as well as the bravery it takes to battle the icy storms and freezing temperatures. 36. Why is the Arctic attracted to people to make films and TV shows? A. It has wonderful landscapes for animals to survive. B. People and animals find it easy to adapt to the icy cold. C. The Arctic provides ideal background for survival stories. D. Stories about the Arctic are very popular with young people. 37. What do audiences know about the film “Nanook of the North”? A. They can catch a glimpse of the Inuit’s daily life. B. Little can be known about how the Inuit build igloos. C. They can watch several earliest documentaries in the film. D. Nanook tells their story against nature in tough environment. 38. Which of the following can best describe Balto (1995)? A. It is a make-up but inspiring story about a deadly disease. B. It is a story about how the Inuit trained dogs to save people. C. Dogs are the only animals that people can depend on in the Arctic. D. It is an encouraging story about Balto5s team overcoming difficulties. 39. Audiences who are environmentalists may be interested in ________. A. Nanook of the North (1922) B. Balto (1995) C. Arctic Tale (2007) D. Ice Road Truckers (2007 —2017) 40. Ice Road Truckers mainly tells the audiences that ________. A. people have to cross frozen lakes to work in small towns B. people have to risk their lives to get much-needed supplies C. drivers can earn some money in diamond mines and offshore oil rigs D. drivers need great determination to fight against the tough condition. B I first encountered tai chi in Ottawa’s Chinatown. Men and women gathered in loose formation. Their actions combined to achieve a meditative (冥想的) dance. I was amazed by its beauty and grace. It was like watching a water lily opening. Yet I couldn’t see the point. I could achieve my fitness goals from exercise classes, swimming and cycling — and moving so slowly didn’t seem to build muscle, my objective for all activities. I chose only to admire this martial art (武术) but kept my distance. Years later, a recommendation from my doctor brought me to a training group for tai chi beginners led by a caring instructor. I had thought that my goal would be to master the 108 moves. Technically right, but wrong on so many counts. The class was full of lovely people who glided effortlessly, seemingly never confused about where to move next. They assured me that they had been beginners once too, and that I would be able to remember all the moves within three or four years. Three to four years! Graduate degrees took less time. But I could see they were right. Commit and improve: That was the only path. Another realization came to me when I attended an advanced class. We began with foundation exercises, and almost immediately, the instructor singled me out for instruction. To be singled out was an honour, but I was mortified. All the others in the class stopped and turned to watch me while the instructor corrected my positioning. “Don’t bend, “he said, and I repeated the movement. “Straighten your back, “he urged, and on it went — probably for only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours. I couldn’t say, “Yeah, I get it.” I had to show that I did. I concentrated as I had never done before, listening to what the instructor was saying, watching his movement and then willing my body to move in imitation. I was unlearning and learning, overcoming awkwardness to focus. I realized that I was learning a new way of being in the world—truly listening and open to correction. I don’t know that I will ever master the 108 moves. What I do know is that I have found an activity in my life where change and growth are not just possible but expected, even when my stubborn (固执的) personality tendencies re-emerge at every turn. 41. What was the author’s first impression of tai chi? A. Pleasant to the eye but not of much use. B. Too slow to be regarded as a martial art. C. Helpful in accomplishing fitness goals. D. Mysterious and difficult to master. 42. In the beginners’ class, the author realized that mastering tai chi required_________. A. discipline B. leadership C. persistence D. teamwork 43. What does the underlined word “mortified” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Angered B. Confused C. Disappointed D. Embarrassed 44. How did the author respond to the instructions in the advanced class? A. She denied her weaknesses and carried on. B. She stayed focused and followed attentively. C. She worked hard and displayed her talent. D. She opened up her mind and sought advice. 45. Which of the following can be concluded from the author’s experience? A. Tai chi empowers people to improve. B. Tai chi keeps the balance of the body. C. Tai chi fires people’s passion for sports. D. Tai chi facilitates healthy relationships. C Israeli company Watergen has produced an appliance that can generate (生产)clean, drinkable water out of air. The device, called GENNY, is small enough to be used in a home or office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day. GENNY takes air in and passes it through a filter (过滤器)to remove dust and dirt. The filter is powerful enough to work even in areas with high air pollution. The air is directed through GENius, a heating and cooling process which causes water in the air to condense (凝结). This water is then passed through several more filters and minerals are added to improve the flavor of the water. Finally, the water is stored in a tank where it: is continually circulated to keep it fresh. Therefore, the water produced by GENNY is often of a higher quality than water running through filtration systems attached to the city’s water lines. The technology of GENius is much better than other technologies that generate water from air. It produces four to five times more water per kilowatt-hour. Watergen has other products that use this same technology on a larger scale, the largest of which can produce up to 5,000 liters of water per day. As an added bonus, during the water generation process; GENNY can emit clean air which is healthier for people to breathe. At the 2020 Smart home mark of Excellence Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, GENNY was named the Energy Efficient Product of the Year. The award series recognize the world’s top high-tech home products. As a company, Watergen focuses on dealing with the global water shortage. Last year, Watergen’s large-scale products were donated to authorities in Brazil, Vietnam and India. They also assisted rescue and recovery efforts during the 2018 California wildfires and provided clean, safe water for the residents of Texas and Florida in the aftermath of the devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Watergen also seeks to help protect the environment by reducing waste generated by plastic water bottles. People are called upon to put the water from GEENY into reusable bottles so that plastic ones don’t get used and thrown away. 46. What does the author tell us in Paragraph 2? A. How high-quality water is produced. B. Air will condense through cooling process. C. Drinkable water can be got directly from air. D. Polluted water becomes drinkable through filter. 47. What does GENNY accomplish by adding minerals to.the water? A. It keeps the water fresh. B. It helps kill harmful bacteria. C. It makes the water taste better. D. It satisfies local water regulations. 48. Which of the following can-best describe GENius? A. Time-saving. B. Energy-efficient. C. Ground-breaking. D. Environment-friendly. 49. What does the underlined word “emit” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Blow away. B. Cut down. C. Use up. D. Give off. 50. What can Watergen do using its large-scale products? A. Consume plastic waste. B. Test water quality globally. C. Respond to natural disasters. D. Relieve drought in some countries. D Believe it or not, in early May, London’s annual Boring Conference celebrated its seven years of delighting in dullness. The Boring Conference is a one-day celebration of the dull, the ordinary, the obvious and the overlooked. Its subjects are often considered unimportant and pointless, but the tickets sold well. Previous speakers have included Jon Ronson, Robin Ince, Josie Long, Adam Curtis and Peter York. Boredom is nothing new but it has surprisingly become quite interesting to psychologists lately. One widely accepted definition of boredom in psychology is “the unpleasant experience of wanting, but being unable to engage in satisfying activity.” It has been linked to behavior issues including inattentive driving, mindless snacking, addictive drinking and so on. In fact, many of us would choose pain over boredom. One team of psychologists discovered that two-thirds of men and a quarter of women would rather self-administer (自我施行) electric shocks than sit alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes. To further prove this phenomenon, another team asked volunteers to watch boring, sad, or neutral (中性的) films, during which they could self-administer electric shocks. The result shows the bored volunteers shocked themselves more and harder than the sad or neutral ones did. But boredom isn’t all bad. By encouraging self-reflection and daydreaming, it can stimulate activities. An early study gave participants abundant time to complete problem-solving and word-association exercises. Once all the obvious answers were exhausted, participants gave more and more creative answers to avoid boredom. A British study took these findings one step further, asking subjects to complete a creative challenge (coming up with a list of alternative uses for a household item). One group of subjects did a boring activity first, while the others went straight to the creative task. Those who did a boring activity first were more productive. In our always connected world, boredom may be a hard-to-define state, but it can be helpful. Watch paint dry or water boil, or at least put away our smart phone for a while, and you might unlock your next big idea. 51. Which is true about Boring Conference? A. It is held once a year. B. It lasts several days. C. It is not well received. D. It focuses on important issues. 52. According to an accepted psychological definition, when will people experience boredom? A. Taking an adventurous trip. B. Engaging in some interesting activities. C. Enjoying the materials they are studying. D. Having no chance to do what they desire to. 53. What can boredom lead to? A. Harmful behavior. B. Concentration. C. A sudden death. D. Determination. 54. What is the positive thing of boredom? A. It improves memory. B. It allows time for relaxation. C. It may promote creative thinking. D. It may inspire independent learning. 55. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph? A. Make full use of time. B. Stare blankly occasionally. C Work hard and dream big. D. Study with the help of a smart phone. 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。 2. 本卷共6小题，共35分。 第三部分：写作 第一节：阅读表达 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) Some people live to climb the highest mountains. Some people live only dreaming about it while others live to avoid ever climbing at all. But one thing is certain, all people encounter mountains in their life. When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain. One day after school, while exploring the green woods of this magnificent mountain, I almost fell on a set of stairs. What could these steps lead to? Curiosity got the best of me as I knew it would be starting to get dark soon. I started climbing up those strangely mysterious steps. I climbed and climbed. There was nothing but just green bushes and these steps. I had to reach the top! But it was now getting real dark. If I kept going I might not be able to see my way back. My mom would be worried sick if I didn’t come home soon. So I ran back home almost in the dark while trying not to get too scared. Anxiously I went to bed dreaming about what I would find at the top of this magical mountain. Could there be a castle up there? Maybe I would find a monster(怪物). Maybe I was taking the risk of never coming back home. Or, maybe all I would find was absolutely nothing! But something inside me was going to climb that mountain at all cost. I could hardly wait to try this adventure again. Now we live in a world surrounded by the "can’t do" attitudes. We all fall down. We all have doubts and regrets. Still we must climb and dream about what’s at the top of our mountain. Monsters may appear or the night will fall. But never ever give up on your dream! Never let anyone tell you, "You can’t." Dream big and climb high! 56. What made the author start to climb up the stairs to the mountain top? (no more than 5 words) 57. Why did the author hurry back home without reaching the top of the mountain? Give two reasons. (no more than 15 words) 58. How would you describe the author in terms of personalities according to Paragraph 4? (no more than 10 words) 59. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? (no more than 5 words) 60. What’s your attitude towards the "mountain" in your life? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) 第二节：书面表达 (共1小题，满分25分) 61. 在世界读书日到来之际，你校英语报正在组织主题为“The Book I Like Most”的征文比赛。请你就读过的一本书《老人与海》写一篇80词左右的书评。要点如下： (1) 基本信息：《老人与海》这本书是由著名作家海明威Ernest Hemingway所作，并在1953年获得了普利策小说奖 (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) (2) 故事梗概，主题思想等：生活在古巴海湾 (the Gulf off the coast of Cuba) 的年老渔夫，独自与上钩 (hook) 的大鱼艰难搏斗了三天三夜，才将其制服，可归航途中大鱼却遭到鲨鱼群袭击。渔夫最终只带回来一副鱼骨架 (a fish skeleton)，但他始终没向困境低头。故事展现了人类在与大自然的抗争中表现出来的坚韧不拔的精神。 (3) 评价或感受。 注意：1. 词数不少于100；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025-2026学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科第三次考查 听力 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，你将有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 will Mary do today? A. Go hiking. B. Go swimming. C. Go camping. 2. How does the woman help the man? A. By buying him a shirt. B. By giving him some money. C. By lending him her credit card. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their hobbies. B. Online shopping. C. Kate’s storybooks. 5. Why does the man make the call? A. To order a taxi. B. To look for his wallet. C. To apply for an account. 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. What does the man worry about? A. The biology test. B. The football match. C. The television network. 7 When will the football match be held? A. On the 4th. B. On the 21st. C. On the 28th. 8. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Buy him dinner. B. Book for him a ticket. C. Help him with study. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. What will Mary do tomorrow? A. Visit sick kids. B. Go to see a doctor. C. Meet her uncle at the airport. 10 What will the man volunteer to do? A. Clean up city parks. B. Keep order at the station. C. Help policemen with the traffic. 11. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12. Where is the talk being given? A. On the bridge. B. In the forest. C. In the parking lot. 13. How long will the journey last? A. About two hours. B. About three hours. C. About six hours. 14. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Park guides. B. A group of hikers. C. Some animal protectors. 15. What does the speaker ask the listeners not to do? A. Take pictures. B. See the bears. C. Enter the woods alone. 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：英语知识运用 第一节：单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【1题答案】 【答案】D 【2题答案】 【答案】A 【3题答案】 【答案】C 【4题答案】 【答案】C 【5题答案】 【答案】D 【6题答案】 【答案】B 【7题答案】 【答案】C 【8题答案】 【答案】D 【9题答案】 【答案】C 【10题答案】 【答案】A 【11题答案】 【答案】B 【12题答案】 【答案】B 【13题答案】 【答案】C 【14题答案】 【答案】B 【15题答案】 【答案】A 第二节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 【16~35题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. D B 【41~45题答案】 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. A C 【46~50题答案】 【答案】46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. C D 【51~55题答案】 【答案】51. A 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。 2. 本卷共6小题，共35分。 第三部分：写作 第一节：阅读表达 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 【56~60题答案】 【答案】56. Curiosity made her do so. Or:The desire to explore. 57. Because it was getting dark，and she didn’t want her mother to worry about her. Or:Because she was seared，and might not be able to find her/the way back home. 58. She had rich imagination and she was brave. Or:She was a brave and determined girl with rich imagination. Or:She was imaginative and determined，and she dared to explore. Or:She was imaginative，adventurous and determined. 59. We all sometimes fail. Or:We face failure/defeat/hardships/challenges in life. Or:There are difficulties/barriers/obstacles in life. Or:We run into trouble sometimes. Or:We have trouble in life. 60. I will try to reach my goal because I want to live an exciting life. Or:I will try to reach/get to the top of the“mountain”because I want to be successful in life. 第二节：书面表达 (共1小题，满分25分) 【61题答案】 【答案】The Book I Like Most The book I like most is The Old Man and the Sea written by the renowned author Ernest Hemingway, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953. Set off the Gulf off the coast of Cuba, the story tells of an elderly fisherman who struggles alone against a huge hooked fish for three days and nights before finally taming it. Unfortunately, on his way back, the fish is attacked by a group of sharks. Though he only brings back a fish skeleton in the end, the old man never gives in to adversity. This book perfectly shows the human spirit of perseverance in the fight against nature. It inspires me to stay strong and brave when facing difficulties in life. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $