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衡阳市2025届高三第二次质量监测
英语试卷
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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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是 C。
1.
What is the weather going to be like tomorrow
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
2.
Where probably are the speakers
A. At a theater. B. At an airport. C. At a restaurant.
3.
When will the party be held
A. At 6: 00. B. At 7: 00. C. At 8: 00.
4.
What will the man do
A. Take a bath. B. Start the car. C. Fetch his phone.
5.
What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Waiter and customer. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What challenge does the man face with the system
A. Booking function. B. Software connection. C. Record organization.
7. What do the speakers probably do
A Nurses. B. Patients. C. AI experts.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A study. B. A magazine. C. A presentation.
9. Why is the topic the woman suggests rejected
A. It is unavailable. B. It is quite common. C. It is time-consuming.
10. What does the woman offer to do
A. Write the speech for the man. B. Lend the man some magazines. C. Do more research for the man.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Who is a police officer
A. Leo. B. Leo’s mother. C. Leo’s brother.
12. When did the girl celebrate her 18th birthday
A. On June 10th. B. On January 3rd. C. On January 10th.
13. How does the girl sound in the end
A. Proud. B. Regretful. C. Concerned.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To invite her to a library. B. To borrow a book from her. C. To share good news with her.
15. What does the man think of Whispers in the Shadows
A. It’s appealing. B. It’s uninteresting. C. It’s heartbreaking.
16. What kind of book is Echoes of Eternity
A. A thriller. B. A fiction book. C. A non-fiction book.
17. What will the speakers do this afternoon
A. Buy books. B. Attend class. C. Explore the library.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is Phil Lecomte’s travel strategy for visitors
A. He takes them on motorcycle rides.
B. He leads them to well-known attractions.
C. He finds hidden spots for them with an app.
19. Which photo astonished the young Chinese netizen
A. The image of a little girl making a snowman.
B. The image of a man sitting by the river.
C. The image of children running around with lanterns.
20. What connects Phil Lecomte’s childhood to his current life in China
A. Living in a house with red walls.
B. Enjoying the stars while camping.
C. Taking photos of ancient villages.
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
Last month, Lime Technology, a company that runs so-called “micromobility” transportation systems around the world, was selected to operate Vancouver’s first scooter rental program. Now, more details are available as follows.
How does it work
Using the Lime app on their smartphones, customers can locate an available scooter at a parking station in Vancouver, sign it out, cruise around, and then park it at any station in the same area. E-scooters in the city have a speed limit of 25 km/h and are allowed on roads and bike lanes, but not sidewalks.
Where can people ride the scooters
Initially, riders are supposed to stay inside the designated area. If they scoot outside the area, the motor of the scooter will cease to function, and it will not restart until they walk it back inside the area.
What’s the cost to riders
“Monthly and annual passes will also be available at much more affordable rates,” Danielle Wiley, Vancouver’s associate director of street use management, said, “to aid the city’s transportation and climate goals of reducing people’s dependence on private cars.”
What can Vancouver learn from cities with a shared e-scooter system
E-scooters, run by several companies including Lime, have increased in popularity around the world, but not without their critics. Paris forbade e-scooter rentals last year following complaints from pedestrians, and just last week, Melbourne followed suit.
“We want to avoid the problems of shared e-scooters as reported elsewhere,” Wiley said. “That’s why it is hugely important for us to have physical parking stations.”
21. When using e-scooters, customers can’t ________.
A. employ the Lime app B. ride on bicycle tracks
C. park scooters randomly D. ride at limited speeds
22. What will happen if an e-scooter rider goes outside the designated area
A. The rider will be issued a ticket. B. The scooter won’t operate properly.
C. The transportation will be affected. D. The scooter will start automatically.
23. Which of the following cities ban e-scooter rentals
A. Paris and Melbourne. B. Valencia and Paris.
C. Melbourne and Vancouver. D. Vancouver and Valencia.
B
On April 26th, 2022, Italian traveler Vienna Cammarota set off from Venice, the hometown of the encouraging explorer Marco Polo, with the ambition of retracing his route to China along the ancient Silk Road on foot.
With a simple backpack and two trekking poles, 74-year-old Cammarota covered over 20, 000 km and passed through dozens of countries. The moment she set foot in China on August 29th, she was warmly greeted by people who put on traditional dance and singing performances for her arrival via Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. From Xinjiang, Cammarota embarked on a 15-month cultural journey across China and explored over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Her journey will come to an end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China.
Throughout her journey, Cammarota witnessed the transformation of the ancient Silk Road into a corridor of economic and cultural exchange, saying “I have seen the bridges. highways, and railways built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) , which connect countries in a way that echoes the Silk Road’ s historic role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange. ” Cammarota reached Tajikistan, where she visited the China-Tajikistan highway project. The infrastructure project, once completed, was expected to enhance regional connectivity and bring new opportunities.
For Cammarota, this journey was more than retracing Marco Polo's footsteps. She hoped her travels would help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China.
“This is a land filled with numerous UNESCO heritage sites, cutting-edge technology, and a harmonious balance between urban development and natural preservation, ” Cammarota said.
Describing herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange and modern-day Marco Polo, Cammarota noted, “I want to know about Marco Polo and the Silk Road, but I also want to send a message to women of my age—it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. ”
24. What encouraged Cammarota to walk along the Silk Road
A. Marco Polo’s travelling experience. B. The transformation of the Silk Road.
C. Her love for adventure and exploration. D. Her desire to promote cultural exchange.
25. What does the underlined phrase “embarked on” mean in paragraph 2
A. Changed. B. Started. C. Accomplished. D. Continued.
26. Which of the following is NOT witnessed by Cammarota in China
A. The traditional performances. B. The friendliness of Chinese people.
C. The China-Tajikistan highway project. D. The infrastructures built under the BRI.
27. Which of the following can best describe Cammarota
A. Cautious and persistent. B. Courageous and intelligent.
C. Generous and adaptable. D. Adventurous and ambitious.
C
Fears about climate change and global conflict destroying plant species and changing the face of the planet have prompted environmentalists and researchers to send 30,000 new seed samples to a “doomsday vault (末日种子库)” on a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault on Spitsbergen Island, buried so deep inside a mountain as to withstand nuclear war and other disasters, was constructed to reestablish plant life following a worldwide disaster. Opened in 2008, the Svalbard Vault serves as a backup for the world’s gene banks, which store the genetic codes of thousands of plant species. It remains naturally cold due to a surrounding layer of permafrost (永冻土层).
“Climate change and conflict threaten infrastructure and impact food security for over 700 million people in more than 75 countries worldwide,” Stefan Schmitz, an organizer of the facility, said. “Gene banks are stepping up efforts to back up seed collections, and we are proud to support them by providing a safe place in Norway.”
Recent deposits include seeds for vegetables and herbs from the Union of Agrioultural Work Committees in Palestine, seeds from farmers in Bolivia, and samples for 1,145 types of maize, rice, sesame, and sorghum from Chad, which are able to endure extreme heat and arid conditions and can be invaluable to countries impacted by global warming. While the seed bank could benefit the entire planet, it is being run and funded by the Norwegian government, in partnership with the Crop Trust and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center. The vault, which cost $ 8.8 million to build, is free to use for depositors wanting to store seeds that could be used to reestablish crop lines after their disappearance because of natural or unnatural disasters.
Lise Lykke Steffensen, executive director of the Nordic Genetic Resource Center said, “Humanity depends on a wide diversity of genetic resources to meet future challenges. Therefore, it is comforting that many gene banks choose to be part of this seed deposit. The Svalbard Vault has an important purpose to secure these valuable collections, not least given the state of the world today.”
28. What is the purpose of establishing the Seed Vault
A. To provide seeds to plant on the islands. B. To endure nuclear war and other disasters.
C. To store seeds for scientific research. D. To bring plant life back after a big catastrophe.
29. What can we learn from the seeds recently deposited
A. They’re all from developed countries. B. They’re grown only in cold climates.
C. They’re valuable for medical purposes. D. They’re used to defend extreme weather.
30. Who can use the Seed Vault for free
A. Farmers from Palestine, Bolivia and Chad. B. Any organization interested in planting seeds.
C. Organizations or individuals depositing seeds. D. The Union of Agricultural Work Committees.
31. What’s the Lise Lykke Steffensen’s attitude towards the seed deposit
A. Approving. B. Critical. C. Neutral. D. Indifferent.
D
A group of researchers has published new findings in Science on potential risks from the development of mirror bacteria - synthetic organisms in which all molecules (分子) have reversed chirality (i.e. are “mirrored”) (反向手性).
Scientists had begun early work toward creating mirror bacteria, and while the capability is at least a decade away, recent years have seen significant progress. The new paper finds that, if created, these organisms may pose significant dangers to humans, animals, plants, and environmental health.
The 38 authors working in nine countries include leading experts in immunology, plant pathology and so on. The publication in Science is accompanied by a detailed 300-page technical report.
While any threat is not approaching, the Science paper finds that mirror bacteria may pose serious risks. Immune defenses in humans, animals, and plants rely on identifying particular molecular geometries found in invading bacteria. If these shapes were reflected - as they would be uniquely in mirror bacteria - recognition would be impaired (受损的) and many basic immune defenses could fail, potentially leaving organisms vulnerable to infection.
The analysis also suggests that mirror bacteria in the environment may be able to evade (逃避) natural predators like phages, which rely heavily on chirally-mediated interactions to kill bacteria and limit their populations. Transport via animals and humans could enable spread between diverse ecosystems. Persistent and widespread environmental populations of mirror bacteria would expose humans, animals and plants to an ongoing risk of infection - a serious threat to humans and to global ecosystems.
The authors call for further inspection of their findings and conclude that, unless compelling evidence emerges that these organisms would not pose extraordinary dangers, mirror bacteria should not be created.
This paper marks a starting point for a broader discussion about the risks from mirror bacteria, including participation from the global scientific community, policymakers, research funders, and other stakeholders. Several of the authors on the paper are involved in planning a series of events throughout 2025 to inspect the findings of the paper and discuss steps that can be taken to prevent risks from mirror bacteria.
32. What is the characteristic of mirror bacteria
A. They are made up of mirror molecules. B. Their molecules have opposite chirality.
C. They are active in a mirrored environment. D. They can change their molecular structure.
33. What can we learn about mirror bacteria from paragraph 2
A. They will come out very soon. B. They will barely harm creatures.
C. They will be made no less than a decade. D. They will have an effect in ten years.
34. What consequence might mirror bacteria bring according to the new findings
A. Natural predators can’t kill them.
B. Their molecules are the same as normal bacteria’s.
C. Immune defenses can’t tell their molecular shapes.
D. Immune protection can be impaired directly by them.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Creation of Mirror Bacteria
B. Mirror Bacteria: Risks and Global Responses
C. Scientists’ New Findings on Bacterial Infection
D. The Effect of Mirror Bacteria on Immune Systems
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。
Sometimes you know that you should decline a request, but somehow end up reluctantly taking on an additional responsibility. ___36___ If you struggle with setting boundaries, don’t despair. Here are ways to sharpen this tool.
Don’t ignore how you feel.
Emotions are not just in your head. You can feel them throughout your body. When someone approaches you with a request, pay attention to your body’s response. It tells you how to respond before you even say a word. For example, as they speak, you might feel muscle tension. ___37___
Don’t overexplain yourself.
In an effort to cope with difficult emotions such as guilt, you tend to overshare the reasons for refusal. However, the more information you share, the more likely you are to be manipulated into saying yes. Sharing information gives others the opportunity to break through your boundaries. ___38___ You can be kind and direct when setting boundaries.
___39___
When someone approaches you with a request, a common method is to buy time. By doing this, you hope that they will forget it, and that you will be off the hook. However, this method does not work. Not resolving the matter in real time allows emotional forces such as guilt to influence you. As a result, a delayed no may turn into a reluctant yes.
Set boundaries often.
Becoming proficient in any skill takes time, and so does setting boundaries. Initially, it may be uncomfortable. You may struggle for words or not sound convincing, but over time, it gets easier. ___40___ Constantly walking on eggshells for fear of upsetting people is an exhausting way to live.
A. Don’t delay giving your response.
B. Don’t ignore the method of delay.
C. That’s your body’s signal to refuse.
D. The reason is that you lack firm boundaries.
E. Remember, not setting boundaries is tough too.
F. When saying no, you should keep it short and sweet.
G. Try to understand others’ perspectives before setting boundaries.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Patrick Bresnahan, a 4-year-old boy from New York, was diagnosed with Timothy syndrome - a rare disease, ___41___ came in the form of a golden retriever (金毛寻回犬) named Yam.
Patrick’s mother, Susan, observed his developmental ___42___ early on. Patrick failed to reach common milestones such as rolling over at 3 months, and ___43___ at 6 months. After genetic testing when he turned two, the diagnosis brought multiple ___44___ including physical difficulties, irregular heart function and developmental setbacks. Although there is presently no cure ___45___, treatments and therapies can contribute to relieving symptoms.
Spotting Patrick’s lack of motivation to ___46___, Susan thought of getting a service dog via ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities), the family learned about highly ___47___ service dogs that could offer both physical and emotional assistance. However, they needed to raise $25,000 to ___48___ their cost. Amazingly, in just three weeks, ___49___ from friends, family, and community members ____50____ their goal.
Soon, Patrick was ____51____ with Yam, whose impact was immediate and transformative. In just two weeks, Patrick’s movement improved ____52____ - he started walking more smoothly, running, and even climbing stairs for the first time. Beyond physical achievements, Yam has greatly ____53____ Patrick’s social skills and self-confidence.
Though Patrick’s mutation (变异) is ____54____ and there’s no cure for his ____55____ his mother remains optimistic about future treatments. For now, she says, “He’s the happiest kid alive.”
41. A. appreciation B. sympathy C. hope D. desire
42. A. disasters B. drawbacks C. dangers D. delays
43. A. sitting by B. sitting back C. sitting around D. sitting up
44. A. challenges B. defeats C. requirements D. changes
45. A. affordable B. predictable C. available D. acceptable
46. A. move B. stretch C. touch D. speak
47. A. gifted B. trained C. informed D. developed
48. A. loan B. save C. remove D. cover
49. A. investments B. donations C. distributions D. possessions
50. A. controlled B. sustained C. surpassed D. settled
51 A. tasked B. associated C. matched D. compared
52. A. dramatically B. gradually C. completely D. temporarily
53. A. practiced B. boosted C. impacted D. decreased
54. A. discouraging B. ordinary C. impressive D. rare
55. A. depression B. condition C. infection D. situation
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。
Chinese painting, standing as one of the world’s oldest and most enduring artistic legacies, has a rich and complex story ___56___ (tell). The journey begins with ink, a ___57___ (fundament) material that is rubbed to the desired consistency on an insstone with a little water. Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush ___58___ (craft) from the hair of goats, deer, or wolves set in a shaft of bamboo. Typically, traditional Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper, ___59___ surface is absorbent, allowing no room for erasure or correction. One must, ___60___, know beforehand what he intends to do. To achieve a successful ___61___ (create), each stroke demands unwavering confidence, swift execution and a profound mastery of technique trained through years of practice.
Chinese painting consists of three main subjects: human figures, landscapes, and birds and flowers. The Tang Dynasty ___62___ (witness) figure painting reach its unprecedented height, while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and bird-and-flower painting. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, having been exposed to Western art, Chinese painters started to evolve new styles combining traditional ___63___ (technique) with Western impressionism and perspective. ___64___ the perfect integration of ancient and modern, Chinese painting is bound to shine with an even more glorious and distinctive charm, ____65____ (attract) art lovers around the world.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，上周五你们学校组织了一次研学 (study tour) 活动，你们参观了革命历史博物馆 (Revolutionary History Museum) 。请你给外教 Smith 写一封电子邮件，介绍此次活动，内容包括：
(1) 参观过程；
(2) 你的感想。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
Emily, 39 years old, is a runway model, a disability-rights activist and a freelance writer whose work has been featured in The New York Times and Glamour.
From her early childhood, Emily was interested in. fashion, fascinated by beautiful clothes and skirts. Unfortunately, fashion didn’t show much interest in her. Due to a genetic bone and muscle disorder, she was less than 1. 21 meters tall and couldn’t walk. To treat her disease, she underwent seven surgeries before the age of 17. Fortunately, she got better and could even walk a short distance.
As Emily grew older, her passion for fashion only intensified. Every time she saw models shining on the runway on TV, an envious glimmer would flash across her face. Among those models, she particularly admired a model named Grace, who was not only a leader in the fashion world but also frequently encouraged people to show concern for the disabled.
One day, when Emily was doing rehabilitation training in the park, she came across a special community fashion show. One particular model left a deep impression on Emily. The model was dressed in a graphic T-shirt, tight pants and an oversize vest with a flurry fur coat. When Emily’s eyes swept over the model’s arms, she was shocked to find that both of the model’s sleeves were empty. However, her smile was so bright and brilliant. This sight deeply touched Emily.
From that day on, Emily worked even harder for her dream. She watched every fashion show of Grace online, carefully learned her stylish outfits and even posted selfies on Twitter every day, hoping to draw public attention towards the fashion industry for individuals with disabilities. In addition, she followed the “Dream Runway” show on Twitter, which her idol Grace often attended. Driven by her passion, she even mustered up the courage to send an email to the “Dream Runway” show, applying to be one of the 24 models for their fall fashion show. Then, one day, a long-awaited reply arrived from the show, extending a warm invitation for her to step onto the runway as a model.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally came the big day, which she had been longing for.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As she went off the stage, she saw Grace smiling at her.
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衡阳市2025届高三第二次质量监测
英语试卷 参考答案
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是 C。
【1题答案】
【答案】B
【2题答案】
【答案】A
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】C
【5题答案】
【答案】C
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。
【6~7题答案】
【答案】6. A 7. A
【8~10题答案】
【答案】8 C 9. A 10. B
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A
【14~17题答案】
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. B
【18~20题答案】
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B
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
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32 B 33. C 34. C 35. B
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。
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. F 39. A 40. E
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【41~55题答案】
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. B
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
【56~65题答案】
【答案】56. to tell##to be told
57. fundamental
58. crafted
59. whose 60. therefore##hence##thus
61. creation
62. witnessed
63. techniques
64. With 65. attracting
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
【66题答案】
【答案】Dear Smith,
Last Friday, I paid a visit to the Revolutionary History Museum in a rewarding study tour organized by our school, which infused me with a deep insight into our history.
Upon arrival at the museum, we were greeted by a guide who introduced numerous historical relics in detail. What followed subsequently was that we were allowed to explore the museum with freedom, fascinated by letters and diaries written by the heroes. Ultimately, we bought some souvenirs as a reminder of the journey to the heroes.
What an incredibly educational experience it is! Apart from getting acquainted with the respectable pioneers, we also had a better appreciation of the role we play in carrying forward their spirits.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
【67题答案】
【答案】 Finally came the big day, which she had been longing for. Standing backstage, Emily felt her heart racing and palms sweating. Before her, the brilliant lights flooded the glittering runway. She walked onto it with staggering steps, yet her eyes burned with firm determination. Each move she made felt like a conquest over life’s barriers, as if showing disability couldn’t hold back her dream. Seeing the under-1.21-meter model, the audience fell into a brief silence, and then whispers began to spread among them. Emily just walked forward, wearing a smile of confidence. The initial whispers faded away. The audience, stunned by her courage and determination, burst into warm cheers and applause. (或Hardly had the audience been stunned by her incredible performance when the initial doubts were transformed into cheers and applause.)
As she went off the stage, she saw Grace smiling at her. Grace walked towards her and said in a cheerful voice, “Emily, your performance is amazing! And you show us what a true model is like!” Emily was speechless for a moment, but then she managed to stammer a “thank you”. Grace’s encouragement meant a lot to Emily. (或Speechless and moved by Grace’s encouragement, she managed to stammer a “thank you”, with her heart pounding fiercely.) She was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment and affirmation. It dawned on her that her journey had been about more than just walking a runway; it was about challenging society’s narrow perception of a true model and inspiring others to fearlessly pursue their dreams despite the obstacles ahead.

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