2023届辽宁省沈阳市第二中学高三第三次模拟考试英语试题（含答案）

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沈阳二中2022-2023学年度下学期第三次模拟考试
高三（23届）英语试题

说明：1.测试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
2.客观题涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上
第I卷 （80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 will the woman do?
A. Get the man’s salad. B. Check the order again. C. Find a table for the man.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a clothing store.
3. When did the man get his niece’s call?
A. At 6: 20. B. At 6: 00. C. At 5: 30.
4. What is the woman advised to do with her hair?
A. Cut it shorter. B. Change its color. C. Make it straight.
5. What traditional Chinese painting is Susan most interested in?
A. Figures. B. Landscape painting. C. Birds and flowers.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6和第 7两个小题。
6. What does Robert think of electric cars?
A. They’re highly economical.
B. They’re environmentally friendly.
C. They’re quite expensive.
7. What attracts Robert most about the latest Tesla?
A. The speed. B. The price. C. The design.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8至第 10三个小题。
8. What kind of book does the man want?
A. A biography. B. An adventure story. C. A fantasy book.
9. Why does the woman buy books today?
A. To complete her paper.
B. To prepare a birthday gift.
C. To kill time at the weekend.
10. Which series of books will the woman take?
A. Harry Potter.
B. The Lord of the Rings.
C. The Hunger Games.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the woman care most about the summer day camp?
A. Its history. B. Its reputation. C. Its location.
12. What can campers benefit from taking part in the camp?
A. Improving their grades.
B. Learning types of skills.
C. Developing special interests.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and parent. C. Husband and wife.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. How did the man meet the tiger?
A. They met at the zoo.
B. A friend introduced it to him.
C. He was asked to take care of it.
15. What is the feature of the tiger?
A. It weighs 180 kilograms. B. It stands 2 meters tall. C. It is 4 meters long.
16. How much meat does the tiger eat every day?
A. About 6 kilograms. B. About 12 kilograms. C. About 18 kilograms.
17. What is the woman?
A. A hostess. B. An interviewee. C. A zookeeper.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. When did Zhang Hong go back to the base camp?
A. On May 21. B. On May 24. C. On May 27.
19. Why is Erik Weihenmayer mentioned?
A. He was an inspiration to Zhang Hong.
B. He was Zhang Hong’s guide.
C. He sponsored Zhang Hong.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. Careful preparation for climbing is essential.
B. A blind Chinese man climbed Mount Qomolangma.
C. Climbing can help the disabled have a strong mind.
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
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21. Who are the most likely to be selected to test the product?
A. People with mental disability.
B. People with hearing disorder.
C. People with interest in technology.
D. People with specific insurance codes.
22. What can candidates do after the test?
A. Keep the instrument for free.
B. Get a job in federal government.
C. Enjoy a policy for a discount.
D. Have free insurance for their health.
23. Where does the passage probably come from?
A. A tourist brochure. B. A health guide.
C. A medical report. D. An online advertisement.
B
I used to have a “dream job”. At least, that’s how many people saw it. It was a highly desirable government position that included a guaranteed retirement and a lifetime medical plan. It was also nearly impossible to get fired.
But I was miserable every day. As soon as I clocked into work, all my energy—and in turn, all my desire for life—faded away.
Instead, I thought about my side business. For a few years, I’d been running an auto shop in my home garage. I specialized in repairing and modifying classic cars. At one point, I hung up a print of my favorite automotive shop as a source of inspiration. I knew the owner’s story well: He has a tight work schedule, but his work ethic, artistry, and authenticity never falter(衰退).
In 2019, one of my clients offered me an actual industrial space to run my shop. I was nervous to say yes. Could I really expand my business and keep my government job? Was it wise to give up something with so much security?
Then it dawned on me: The “dream job” had a guaranteed retirement plan for people who work there for 30 years—but after 30 year, would elderly me look back and regret not seizing the opportunity to do things on my own terms? I had my answer.
In 2020, I left the dream job to run my business full time. In 2021, I somehow kept the business afloat, and we moved into a shop that’s double the size. That’s when I realized that my print was still hanging up back at my “first” garage. I thought about how much that print meant to me back then, and how it deserved a place of prominence(杰出) at my new location.
It is now proudly displayed in my humble shop, along with a banner given to me by the owner of the store that I like. It serves as a reminder to hold myself to the same ethos as he—tireless work ethic, ever-evolving artistry, and genuine authenticity. Frankly, this path has not been easy. Since starting my own business, never in my life have I been so tired, frustrated, or anxious. But I live on my own terms and love every second of life.
24. How did the author probably feel about his “dream job”?
A. Fairly painful. B. Rather busy.
C. A bit regretful. D.Very enjoyable.
25. Why did the author mention his favorite automotive shop owner in Paragraph 3?
A. He helped the author expand his shop.
B. He encouraged the author to work hard.
C. He always worked according to his schedule.
D. He was an inspiration for the author to own a shop.
26. What did the author mean by his answer?
A. He would refuse to accept the owner’s offer.
B. He would give up his “dream job” in the end.
C. He would value the print offered by the owner.
D.He would keep a strong desire for his dream job.
27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. Opportunity is for the prepared.
B. There is no shortcut to success.
C. We should respect our heart.
D. All hard work will pay off.
C
TerraCycle is a company that has recycled and upcycled (升级改造) just about any garbage it can get its hands on. It upcycles things like pens and markers into dust bins and picnic tables and cigarette ends into railroad ties.
Now, TerraCycle wants to help families waste even less with a new book Make Garbage Great: The TerraCycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle. The book is part wake-up call, part history lesson, part how-to, and part DIY arts and crafts instruction.
In an effort to help people do what they can to curb their contribution to the tons of waste created every day, Make Garbage Great gives the history of various materials, discusses why those various materials are a problem, and gives tips and DIY projects to recycle or upcycle each material.
There is a chapter each on plastics, metals, paper, glass, wood, rubber and organics. Each chapter is filled with tons of tips and ideas for reducing the amount of waste you create and for responsibly handling the waste you end up creating in your home. If you’re a conscious consumer, some of the information you may already know, but there are also tips in this book that will help you recycle more than you thought you were able to. It has information on where you can take old sneakers, pillows, and all that electronic waste that seems to pile up quicker and quicker each year.
Whether the book inspires you to get a little clever at dealing with your waste or simply inspires you to think before you buy or before you throw, anyone who is concerned about the amount of waste our culture creates will find some ideas here. Even the physical book itself is a bit of an inspiration. It’s printed on tree-free paper and is a reminder that there is usually a sustainable alternative to many of the products that we waste.
28.What is the book intended to do?
A. To advertise for the company.
B. To help families make money.
C. To instruct people to learn arts.
D. To help families reduce waste.
29.What can we know about the book?
A. It is intended for housewives.
B. It is environmentally friendly.
C. It is well received all over the world.
D. It is not different from other paper books.
30.What does the author’s attitude towards the book?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
31.What could be the best title for the text?
A. Live A More Healthy Life?
B. Want A Zero-waste Lifestyle?
C. TerraCycle — A Responsible Company
D. Make Garbage Great — A Key to Success
D
The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recently struck a chord with many young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.
Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution (内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.
“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the loan today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”
Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of confidence and enthusiasm far beyond their reach.
“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”
32. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Warned. B. Criticized. C. Touched. D. Amused.
33. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?
A. Improvements in living conditions.
B. Growing pressure from family and social life.
C. Increasing material possessions from families.
D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.
34. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group?
A. Understanding. B. Intolerant. C. Supportive. D. Unclear.
35. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?
A. They never really drop their responsibilities.
B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.
C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach.
D. They would rather escape than take challenges.
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。
When you have got a lot of stuff, decluttering (整理) your home can be really necessary. Decluttering is just about putting new systems into place in your life. 36 , you realize how great you feel about it, and you want to keep going.
Getting rid of things gives you time to look after yourself. 37 , or looking for the potato peeler--because everything has a home and you know exactly where it is--you’re free to spend that time on yourself and your family. It’s liberating.
38 . It has taken you a long time to get everything, and you won’t be able to get rid of it all straight away. If you’re pushed for time, there are easy ways of introducing decluttering into your life. Spend 10 minutes a day decluttering or, if that’s not manageable, declutter three items a week.
Have three piles: one for things you’re going to keep，one for things that are a maybe, and one for things you’re going to give away. You will also need some bin bags, for rubbish. A revisiting pile is important if you’re struggling to get rid of things. 39 . More often than not，you end up saying, actually, I don’t need that.
Stay focused. People often get sidetracked when they’re trying to declutter. They start trying on clothes they had forgotten about, or looking at old photos. Another common mistake is to just move things from place to place, instead of getting rid of them. 40 .
A. Once you start decluttering
B. You need time to reflect on what to keep
C. Don’t expect to declutter everything overnight
D. When you’re not always looking for the scissors
E. If you realise that you own six wine openers, keep only one
F. Start the decluttering process before you move in with a new partner
G. You can just leave things there for a few weeks before a final decision
第三部分 英语知识运用 (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 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
  Most of us lose life's tough battles by starting an unexpected attack--when a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who was​  41   in a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a warning about being late for the job.   42    there was a good reason for Sam's being late--serious illness at home--he 43   that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn't 44  any longer. His boss was probably already pacing     45   preparing a speech to fire him.
    Yes, the boss was. Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room; everyone was hard at work. Sam's boss came up to him angrily. Suddenly, Sam  46   and stretched out his hand. “How do you do!” he said. “I'm Sam Maynard. I'm applying for a  47   , which, I understand, became  48    just 35 minutes ago. Does the   49   bird get the worm?”
    The room exploded in laughter. The boss   50   a smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had   51   his job--with the only tool that could win--a laugh. 52    is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for making up differences, apologizing, criticizing and getting the other fellow to do what you want   53  his losing face. For some jobs, it's the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so 54   that serious dialogue may start a quarrel.   55   , comedians(喜剧演员) on television are doing more today for racial and religious problems than people in any other field.
41.  A. dug B. trapped C. erupted D. aimed
42.  A. If B. Because C. Unless D. Although
43. A. decided B. said C. talked D. urged
44. A. work B. use C. matter D. make
45. A. here and there B. in and out C. up and down D. now and then
46. A. cried B. shouted C. stared D. smiled
47. A. prize B. patent C. punishment D. job
48. A. available B. fragrant C. possible D. reasonable
49. A. lazy B. late C. diligent D. early
50. A. faked B. hid C. forced D. pretended
51. A. protected B. saved C. held D. took
52. A. Understanding B. Apology C. Humor D. Communication
53. A. without B. for C. to D. with
54. A. constant B. easy C. sensitive D. heated
55. A. After all B. For example C. At length D. Even so
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。
In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often find folk artists producing sugar painting with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.
According to some academic studies, sugar painting 56 (date)back to the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures were made in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in 57 (religion) ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more popularity. The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of 58 stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists in Sichuan developed this art by adding techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting, the moulds 59 (replace) with a small bronze spoon. As time passed 60 , the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved.
Although the number of sugar painters has 61 (remarkable) decreased, due to its unique charm , 62 certain number of artists are making efforts 63 (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant activities such as sugar painting contests and applying to be added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Nowadays, having already been listed as Provincial Intangible Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government, this art is engaging 64 (it) in the general public entertainment. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained increasing 65 (recognize).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，下周有英国学生访问你校，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Distinguished guests: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（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。
When I worked as a nurse, I was on day duty while my workmates were on night duty. On one shift, I sensed something just before going off duty at 11 am. I put down the tray(托盘）on the table and suddenly it fell off the table. At first I thought I had accidentally knocked it over, but then I felt the whole building shaking and heard patients were screaming.   
I realized that an earthquake was happening. I quickly caught hold of a nearby patient, who was terribly frightened and pushed her under a bed. And then, I got under another bed myself. As soon as the earthquake stopped, I decided to try and get the patient safely outside. I carried her out and helped her down to the grassland, where several other people had gathered.
Afraid that my other workmates were in danger, I went back inside the building again. When I met Lucy, our ward sister (护士长), I found her patient couldn't walk. We made a seat for the patient by linking our hands and arms, and carried her outside together. We went back through the building to check no one was left behind in our ward (病房) .
Just then, we saw that a man doctor was calling for volunteers to go down to other wards with him to help more people. So we went together. The doctor went ahead of us and found one of the nurses partially covered with rubble（碎石）, luckily still alive. Suddenly, the aftershock (余震）struck and the doctor ordered us to leave. The brave doctor intended to stay alone and risk his own life to save the nurse.
注意：续写字数应为150词左右。
Paragraph 1: However, without any hesitation, we made up our minds to stay with the doctor and save the nurse together.
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___________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: Later in the afternoon, I had time to look around and saw some destroyed buildings.
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参考答案
听力部分：1-5 ACCBA 6-10 BCABC 11-15 BBCCA 16-20 BACAB
阅读理解：21-23 BCD 24-27 ADBC 28-31 DBAB 32-35 CBA A
七选五： 36-40 ADCGE
完形填空：41-45 BDAAC 46-50 DDADB 51-55 BCACB
56. dates 57. religious 58. which 59. replaced 60. by
61. remarkably 62. a 63. to preserve 64. itself 65. recognition
写作
第一节
Distinguished guests:
On behalf of our school, I would like to convey my sincere welcome for your visiting.We have arranged various activities during your visit here.
At first, it is of significance to fully understand the school. As scheduled, all of you will visit the museum, which contains the splendid history of our school. Furthermore, our classes are worthy of being attended, because you can appreciate the differences between Chinese and western teaching methods. After that, it is at canteen that you can have a special lunch with our students.
As mentioned above, I extremely expect your coming. May you have an unforgettable experience.

第二节
Para1 However, without any hesitation, we made up our minds to stay with the doctor and save the nurse together. The doctor encouraged the trapped nurse to stay calm, and in the meanwhile ,we focused our efforts on removing the bricks and the rubble that trapped her body. However, sometimes we were faced with falling rubble from time to time, despite which we continued. Gradually and slowly, we lifted the nurse out of the rubble. The doctor put the nurse on his back and walked out of the building with the help of us. Finally, all, including patients, nurses and doctors, were in the safe place.
Para2 Later in the afternoon, I I had time to look around and saw the some destroyed buildings. My beautiful workplace lay beyond recognition, even some in ruins. At the sight of this, I felt a weight in my chest. Suddenly, the gentle wind danced around me, which made me thought of all the people surviving the earthquake with our help. It was our teamwork that made a difference. I held the firm belief that some day in the future my workplace would came back to life and took on a new look, where we would continue working together to save more patients.
【解析】
本文是以人物为线索，讲述一名护士在值班时碰到了地震，就想方设法把尽可能多的人救出病房和医院大楼。
【详解】
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然而，没有犹豫，我们决定和那位医生一起就那位护士。”可知，第一段可描述作者、护士长和医生一起救那位护士的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“下午晚点的时候，我有时间看看周围，发现了一些被毁了的建筑。”可知，第二段可描述作者在地震之后的所见所想。
2.续写线索：和护士长留下——医生鼓励被困护士——挪开砖头瓦砾——救出被困护士——感慨劫后余生——期待震后重建
3.词汇激活
行为类
①集中在…上：focused on/fix on
②面对：were faced with/face
③继续：continued /keep on
情绪类
①保持镇定：stay calm/keep calm
②感觉有压力：felt a weight in my chest/feel stressed
【点睛】
[高分句型1]The doctor encouraged the trapped nurse to stay calm, and in the meanwhile ,we focused our efforts on removing the bricks and the rubble that trapped her body.（由that引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]However, sometimes we were faced with falling rubble from time to time, despite which we continued.（由which引导的定语从句）
[高分句型3]I held the firm belief that some day in the future my workplace would came back to life and took on a new look, where we would continue working together to save more patients. （由that引导的同位语从句和where引导的定语从句）
听力原文
Text 1餐馆就餐
M: Excuse me. The salad has only four types of vegetables, but you told me there’d be six.
W: Oh, it’s my fault. I’m really sorry about this. It’s for table 9. Yours will be ready soon. A moment, please.
Text 2退衬衫
M: Hello, madam. How can I help you?
W: Yes, I’d like to return this shirt. My son wants to get something a bit more fashionable. I’m sorry to trouble you. Please be quick. I’m just finishing my lunch break and I need to get back to the office soon.
Text 3赶时间
M: Shirley, I have to meet my niece at the railway station at 6:20. She called me half an hour ago. I just had an emergency meeting.
W: Oh, it’s 6:00 now. 20 minutes to go.
M: That is enough.
Text 4改变发型
W: I want to have my hair done. Look! What about the short and straight hairstyle in the magazine?
M: Just so-so. I think making your brown hair black is enough.
Text 5中国传统绘画形式
M: Susan, do you know what traditional Chinese painting mainly includes?
W: Yes. It mainly includes landscape painting, figures, birds and flowers.
M: So which do you like best?
W: I love looking at figure p Text 6电动汽车
W: Robert, you’re a car lover, so you must know something about electric cars.
M: Yes. ⑥Now it’s quite common to drive electric cars. That means less air pollution. Tesla is making a new kind of electric car this year.
W: Is there anything special about it?
M: Yes. It can drive much farther than most electric cars.
W: It must be expensive.
M: Actually, it will be their least expensive car. ⑦Besides, many people, myself included, are crazy about its design. Its top is all glass!
Text 7购买书籍
W: Wow, it’s really a big bookstore. What kind of book do you want to buy today?
M: ⑧I’d like to get a book about Abraham Lincoln’s life. I’m really interested in learning more about the great man.
W: It must be helpful for you to complete your paper.
M: You’re right. And you?
W: I’m looking for some fantasy books.
M: You must love this kind of book very much.
W: Not really. Adventure stories are my favorite. ⑨Actually I need books for my younger brother. He is turning fourteen this weekend.
M: How about buying the Harry Potter series for him?
W: He read those books two years ago, (10)but he hasn’t read The Lord of the Rings and The Hunger Games yet.
M: Will you buy both of the series for him?
W: No. (10)Just the latter. I don’t have so much money today.
Text 9人物访谈——与老虎的不解之缘
W: Welcome to join us today, Mr. Shole. Your story with a female tiger has become famous on social media. Could you tell us something about it, please?
M: OK. (14)The tiger was just three months old then when I met it for the first time. Its owner asked me to watch over it. Since then the tiger and I have become inseparable.
W: Sounds interesting. Do you often play with the tiger?
M: Yes. It’s not aggressive or angry at all, however, heavy steel bars are installed for it. It sleeps in an enclosure at night and sometimes I spend my nights there with it, sleeping right next to it.
W: Is the tiger big?
M: Yes. (15)The average weight of the common females of this species is 140 kilograms, but it is 40 kilograms overweight.
W: That’s quite a lot, even for tigers. How long is it?
M: Three meters, and its height is one meter.
W: So how often does it eat?
M: (16)It eats twice a day. The menu includes about 6 kilograms of meat of different varieties each meal.
W: Well, such a striking friendship between a young guy and a fairly young animal is really fantastic. (17)Thank you again for sharing your story with us tonight, Mr.Shole. And that’s all for today’s show.
Text 10亚洲首位登顶珠峰的盲人
W: Good evening, everyone. In tonight’s program, let’s get to know an inspiring blind Chinese man named Zhang Hong. He has climbed onto the tallest peak in the world from the Nepal side. He became the first blind man in Asia and the third in the world to climb Mount Qomolangma. (18)The man completed the 8,849 meter-high Himalayan feat on May 24, 2021 along with three high altitude guides. And then he returned to the base camp three days later. Zhang was born in southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing. He lost his sight at the age of 21 due to some kind of disease. (19)He was inspired by Erik Weihenmayer, a blind American mountaineer who climbed onto the tallest peak of Qomolangma in 2001. Zhang began training under the guidance of a mountain guide friend. He was still very scared while climbing. Because he couldn’t see where he was walking, and he couldn’t find his center of gravity, so sometimes he could fall. Zhang said, “I kept thinking even though it was hard, I had to face those difficulties and dangers. This is the meaning of climbing. No matter if you’re disabled or normal, whether you have lost your eyesight or you have no legs or hands, it doesn’t matter as long as you have a strong mind. You can always complete a thing that other people say you can’t.”
Useful Expressions:
be concerned with 关心 inseparable 不可分的，分不开的
enclosure 圈地，围场 striking 不同寻常的；惊人的