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陕西省商洛市联考2024-2025学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、听力选择题
1．What did the man do last weekend
A．He visited his brother. B．He went out with a friend. C．He played with his nephews.
2．How often will Caroline take piano lessons next month
A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week.
3．Where are the speakers now
A．In the street. B．In the chemist’s. C．In the tourist office.
4．What does the woman like best about the new phone
A．The camera. B．The GPS system. C．The touchscreen.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Chemical experiments. B．Cooking. C．Italians.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What happened to the man
A．He booked a wrong flight. B．He was late for the plane. C．His suitcase was lost.
7．What will the man do next
A．Wait at the station. B．Fill in a form. C．Call the station office.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where will George go after the business trip
A．Milan. B．Rome. C．Florence.
9．What is forbidden in Florence
A．Eating in the street. B．Dressing up as soldiers. C．Singing on public transport.
10．What does George think of the new rules
A．They’re convenient. B．They’re comfortable. C．They’re understandable.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．Why does Bill look troubled
A．He is facing a difficult choice. B．He has made a big mistake. C．He is short of money.
12．What is Bill now
A．An army officer. B．A college student. C．A computer engineer.
13．What suggestion does the woman give Bill
A．Learn to repair cars. B．Turn down the job offer. C．Ask his uncle for advice.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What did Mike do last year
A．He set up a school. B．He built a website. C．He made a TV programme.
15．What did Lisa think of her first days of secondary school
A．Challenging. B．Cool. C．Cheerful.
16．Why did the program give a prize to the young heroes
A．To find more heroes. B．To attract more viewers. C．To inspire people to help others.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What impresses visitors most about Lisbon
A．Its unique landscape. B．Its various traditions. C．Its pleasant weather.
18．How many people live in Lisbon
A．About 6,000,000. B．About 600,000. C．About 60,000.
19．What is the most recommended way to get around in Lisbon
A．On foot. B．By train. C．By underground.
20．When can you get the best experience if you visit Lisbon
A．In January. B．In August. C．In May.
二、阅读理解
Duke University
Duke University is a private institution that was founded in 1838. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,640 (summer 2024), and the campus size is 8,693 acres. It adopts a semester-based academic calendar. Duke University’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities,7th.How to apply
Applications for Duke University are handed in using the Common App website.Application time (2024 entry term)
The starting time for application: September 1, 2024(11:59 p.m. ET)
The deadline for application: November 1, 2024(11:59 p.m. ET)Common application checklist
·School report
·Counselor recommendationHigh school transcripts
·Teacher evaluations
·SAT or ACT test scoreAnnual costs for international students 2024 — 2025 academic year
Tuition&Fees: $60,435
Insurance: $1,500
Room: $2,900
Board: $3,000
Books & supplies: $3,200
Total Estimated Cost: $71,035(exclusive of transportation costs)
All fees and rates provided are estimates and are subject to change.Scholarship& financial aid
When you apply to DKU, you will have the opportunity to get both need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarship awards that cover up to, and including full tuition.
General Contact — China Office
Phone: +8651236657675
Work Hours: Monday — Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
General Contact — U.S. Office
Phone: +19196135416
Office Hours: Monday — Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
21．When can you apply for the 2024 entry term
A．June 15,2024. B．August 12,2024. C．October 23,2024. D．December 21,2024.
22．What is the requirement of the application process
A．Proof of citizenship. B．Counselor recommendation.
C．List of publications. D．Business plan outline.
23．How much may you pay for room and board
A．$4,500. B．$4,700. C．$5,900. D．$6,200.
There comes a time for every family when the tables turn and the parent has to answer to the child. Mine came recently when my wife and I stayed with our elder son Nathaniel in Los Angeles — our first visit in several years and the longest since he moved west in 2014. A whole week under his roof!
I had thought we had the mutual (互相的) feeling — missing each other, but it didn’t turn out that way.
“Dad, don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth,” Nathaniel said on our first night.
The same happened when I washed my hands. All right, I figured, this is California, where drought is a concern. But I also got instructions for pulling extra paper towels to wipe the kitchen count er and to use the dishcloth, which didn’t seem clean.
More of these followed. At first I wondered how I’d raised such a tyrant (暴君). Then I remembered how often I threw the golden rule of parenting at Nathaniel and his brothers and sisters when they were young. Now it was payback time. I remembered getting upset at my own father’s commands growing up, so I smilingly followed Nathaniel’s household rules.
Our role reversal (反转) revealed another side to my elder boy, giving me hope for his future parenting ability.
One afternoon we were walking along EI Matador Beach and Nathaniel gently guided me from one large stone to the next, patiently telling me where to place my aching feet and hands as ocean waves came close. I was terrified, but after a couple hundred yards we made it to a fresh sandy stretch.
“You did it! I’m really proud,” he said with a broad smile on his face, as if I’d just learned to ride a bike. It was then that I knew for sure that the son also rises to fatherhood.
24．What specific rule did Nathaniel require about kitchen cleaning
A．Using only new dishcloths. B．Keeping the sink dry at all times.
C．Washing hands before touching dishes. D．Pulling extra paper towels to wipe the counter.
25．How does the author feel about Nathaniel’s future parenting ability
A．Uncertain. B．Confident. C．Puzzled. D．Annoyed.
26．According to Paragraph 7, how did Nathaniel help his father cross the beach
A．By carrying him over dangerous rocks. B．By choosing a shorter route to the sand.
C．By warning him about approaching waves. D．By patiently guiding his movements step by step.
27．What is the main lesson the author learned from his visit to his son
A．The need to maintain traditional parent-child relations.
B．The importance of communicating household expectations.
C．The value of mutual understanding and respect in the family.
D．The challenge of adjusting to children’s increased independence.
Following the conclusion of China’s 2025 “Two Sessions” political meetings, Yao Ming made a groundbreaking proposal (提议) for a nationwide “24 hour screen free initiative” targeting minors. This overall plan seeks to deal with the alarming 68% surge in screen addiction among Chinese adolescents reported by the National Health Commission in 2024. By systematically improving outdoor recreation, physical exercise, and direct interpersonal communication, the proposal specifically deals with the problems of digital overuse: worsening eyesight — with 83% urban teens requiring corrective lenses (矫正镜片), weakened social adaptability, and rising anxiety disorders connected with virtual socialization.
This proposal fits well with China’s ongoing education shift towards overall quality education. A prime example comes from Shanghai’s 2025 English college entrance exam reforms, where oral communication assessments now take up 30% of total scores — a strategic move to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and practical social abilities. Parallel developments in Guangdong province demonstrate this educational evolution, with 85% of secondary schools carrying out compulsory team sports programs that develop leadership and emotional intelligence through structured group interactions.
Famous education specialists have voiced strong support for this digital detox approach. Dr. Li Wei, a leading sociologist from Peking University, explained during an interview: “Our studies reveal that students engaged in weekly offline group activities show 40% higher emotional resilience (情绪恢复力) scores. Face to face relationships affect the brain in ways that digital communication can’t.” In a significant policy consistency, the Ministry of Education announced phased implementation (阶段性实现) across 10 pilot provinces, integrating the initiative with existing mental health system including campus counseling centers and parental guidance workshops.
28．What is the main purpose of Yao Ming’s “24 hour screen free initiative”
A．To control Internet use.
B．To reduce study tasks on students.
C．To improve technological knowledge and skills.
D．To deal with the sharp rise in screen addition among teenagers.
29．According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true
A．The reform in Shanghai aims to cut down on book learning.
B．The measure in Guangdong is designed to develop leadership and EQ.
C．Oral communication assessments in Shanghai make up 30% of total score.
D．85% of secondary schools in Guangdong carry out compulsory team sports programs.
30．What does the underlined phrase “detox” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．A new tech product for digital fun.
B．A technical solution to improve online connection speeds.
C．A planned break from electronic s to strengthen mental health.
D．A medical process in order to remove harmful matters from the body.
31．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Digital Age Challenges for Teenagers. B．The Impact of Sports on Mental Health.
C．New Changes in China’s Education Policies. D．A Call for Social Engagement Beyond Screens.
More than 50 countries and localities, including the UK, have recently introduced taxes on soft drinks. There is still a debate about the effect of such taxes. A new research surveys the evidence on the effects of soft drink taxes on prices and purchases in 27 studies covering 11 areas.
The reason for taxi ng soft drinks is that there are costs associated with their consumption that people do not fully consider. For example, there is a large body of evidence connecting the consumption of sugary drinks with increased rates of obesity (肥胖), tooth decay (龋齿) and other health conditions, resulting in worse health for individuals and higher healthcare costs born by the publicly funded health service. Charging a tax on sugary soft drinks acts to increase the price, and can encourage people to turn to other things.
20 of the studies that we surveyed look at the effects of soft drink taxes on prices. These studies find that taxes increase the prices faced by consumers. The size of the price increases varies, reflecting differences in the size and structure of the tax, the set of products and the size of the geographical area to which it applies. For example, price increases are typically less than the amount of the tax in smaller areas—such as Berkeley—where the ease of avoiding the tax leads to competitive pressures to keep prices down.
A common review of taxes on soft drinks is that they disproportionately (不成比例地) influence lower income individuals, because these people spend a larger percentage of their income on soft drinks. However, poor diet and its negative health effects are also more common among lower income households; there could be a lot of health benefits if taxes lead these households to reduce their intake of sugary soft drinks.
A number of studies look at whether the effects of taxes differ across people, with varying, and sometimes contradictory (矛盾的) findings. For example, studies in Chile, Catalonia and Philadelphia find that purchases fell most among higher socio-economic status (SES) households, a study in Mexico finds that purchases fell most among lower SES, and another study in Mexico finds no significant difference across SES.
32．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．Why sugary soft drinks are being taxed.
B．How countries put taxes on soft drinks into effect.
C．The debate over the introduction of soft drink taxes.
D．The impact of soft drink taxes on public health policies.
33．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3
A．Price increase varies by region and tax structure.
B．Many big names are against the policy of soft drink taxes.
C．Sugar taxes are collected to improve community facilities.
D．Public health awareness has improved consumer behavior.
34．Which can best describe the impact of soft drink taxes on different SES households
A．Similar. B．Different. C．Ashamed. D．Predictable.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Soft Drink Taxes: A Smart Way to Stay Healthy
B．Exploring Global Health Projects and Their Impacts.
C．Influence of Government Policies on Health Care Costs.
D．How Do Health Policies Affect Socio-Economic Groups
A leader’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively(高效地) within teams is one of the elements of a successful business. And in today’s complex and quickly changing business environment, effective communication has never been more important. 36 The good news is that communication skills can be learned. These tips can help you master these skills.
Be clear and munication is mainly about word choice. 37 The key to powerful and persuasive communication—whether written or spoken—is clarity and brevity. Avoid unnecessary words and overly flowery language, which can take attention away from your message.
Be mindful of nonverbal (非口头的) communication. Nonverbal clues can have between 65% and 93% more impact than the spoken words. And we are more likely to believe the nonverbal signals over spoken words if the two are in disagreement. Leaders must be especially good at reading nonverbal clues. 38
Watch your tone. Tone can be an especially important factor in workplace disagreements and conflict. A well-chosen word with a positive connotation (含义) creates good will and trust. 39 By being mindful of your tone, you will be able to change it properly if a communication seems to be going in the wrong direction.
40 Communication nearly always involves two or more individuals. Therefore, listening is just as important as speaking when it comes to communicating successfully. The goal of active listening is to make sure that you hear not just the words the person is saying, but the entire message.
A．Practice active listening
B．Ensure a chance for each individual
C．And the best policy is that less is more
D．A poorly chosen one can quickly lead to misunderstanding
E．Thus, the ability to communicate might be a manager’s most key skill
F．Therefore, equal attention should be paid to verbal and nonverbal signals
G．Meanwhile, they should be able to control their own nonverbal communications
三、完形填空
Mason Archibald is an 8th grader from BearRiver Middle School. He found himself in a 41 situation during a snowmobiling (雪地摩托) trip with his father and family friends in Franklin County, Idaho on February 8, 2025. Mason was last 42 riding a yellow snowmobile in Franklin County, Idaho, around 11:00 a.m. Saturday and was reported 43 after his group noticed he was gone and was 44 to find him nearby.
The 13-year-old 45 panicked after becoming separated from the group, but quickly 46 himself. When he recognized the 47 of continuing on his snowmobile near steep terrain (陡峭地形), he wisely 48 the vehicle and began searching for help on foot.
As Mason struggled through the wilderness, a heavy snowstorm arrived. The snow was so thick that it made the search 49 impossible. It was not until 2:30 p.m. that rescue teams launched an official operation, 50 cellphone signals until Mason’s phone died in the extreme cold. Meanwhile, the teenager 51 great survival instincts (生存本能) — when he was tired out, he lay in the snow and kept moving his legs to 52 blood circulation and stay warm.
The community quickly acted to help, with dozens of volunteers 53 professional search teams.
The challenging conditions and weakening daylight made the search very difficult, but the group efforts finally 54 . After spending a freezing night alone in the mountains, Mason was discovered in White Canyon by a volunteer searcher the following morning. Fortunately, the 55 teenager was found unharmed and required no medical treatment.
41．A．complex B．fascinating C．dangerous D．improving
42．A．caught B．seen C．left D．prevented
43．A．missing B．dead C．injured D．back
44．A．unwilling B．hesitant C．forced D．unable
45．A．initially B．frankly C．barely D．accidentally
46．A．calmed B．enjoyed C．challenged D．forgave
47．A．possibilities B．necessities C．skills D．dangers
48．A．repaired B．loaded C．abandoned D．approached
49．A．intentions B．efforts C．orders D．standards
50．A．sending B．tracking C．losing D．jamming
51．A．charged B．escaped C．adjusted D．showed
52．A．maintain B．monitor C．reduce D．recover
53．A．serving B．joining C．turning D．watching
54．A．burnt down B．picked up C．paid off D．turned up
55．A．confused B．generous C．strong D．humble
四、语法填空
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 Chinese Garden in Montreal, also 56 (know) as the Dream Lake Friendship Garden, is a classic expression of Chinese garden architecture. Located within the Montreal Botanical Garden, this 2.5-hectare garden showcases the Jiangnan style and 57 (stress) water and mountain landscapes that are 58 (type) of the southern Yangtze River Region.
Designed by Le Weizhong, Director of the Shanghai Institute of Landscape Design and Architecture, the garden was a joint effort between Montreal and Shanghai. The garden has a central lake, which 59 (surround) by several traditional Chinese structures, including the Friendship Hall and the Tower of Condensing Clouds.
One of the most 60 (strike) features of the garden is the 30-foot artificial mountain, complete with a waterfall. This mountain is a reflection of the garden’s commitment to traditional Chinese garden design, 61 often includes wonderful designs and elements meant to represent the spiritual and natural 62 (aspect) of the world.
The garden is also known for its colorful lanterns, 63 (especial) during the Magic of Lanterns festival in the fall, where hundreds of hand-crafted Chinese silk lanterns light up the space, creating 64 festive atmosphere. Also, the plants within the garden are chosen for their symbolic meanings, with many varieties of perennials, aquatic plants, bamboo, shrubs, and trees.
The Chinese Garden in Montreal is a picturesque sight that transports visitors 65 a different world and offers every visitor a deep connection with nature.
五、书信写作
66．假设你是李华，校英文报社正在筹划举办中英文化节(China-UK Cultural Festivals)，请你给编辑写一封邮件，谈谈自己的看法并提出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
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。
Amellia received her end-of-year exam results — another failure in mathematics. Staring at the numbers and symbols, which were difficult to understand, in the test paper, she had to fight back her tears. She put the test paper aside and lay in the sofa, saying to herself, “I can never do this” in disappointment.
Having seen all this, Amellia’s father came, sitting beside her, “You can, if you think you can,” he said. His voice carried the firm message it always did when repeating his life’s mantra (口头禅).
“That’s easy for you to say,” Amellia groaned (嘟囔), “Math makes no sense to me.”
Her father sighed, removing his glasses. “When I was thirteen, I was asked to stand before the class to read aloud. I couldn’t. The words swam on the page. Dyslexia (阅读困难症) . No one understood it then. But my father told me those same words — ‘You can, if you think you can’ and eventually, I proved him right.”
Amellia wiped her nose, her father’s mantra sounding meaningless to her. Anyway, her problem was not dyslexia; it was math!
Months passed with little progress. Treating her efforts as useless, Amellia even gave up her struggle.
Each of Mr. Thompson’s math classes felt like approaching a battlefield unarmed. Unsurprisingly, she got another D for math in the October exam and she almost gave herself up as hopeless.
That evening, Dad seated Amellia at the kitchen table and placed a cup of tea before her. “I’m poor at math,” she sighed to the steaming liquid. “You are poor at math,” he agreed, surprising her. “But one day you’ll say you were poor at math.” He patted her shoulder. “The question is — do you want that day to come ”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Something in Dad’s tone inspired Amellia.
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On exam day, Amellia’s hands shook as she entered the hall to take the math exam.
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陕西省商洛市联考2024-2025学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C C A B B C B B A C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B B C A C A B C C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B C D B D C D A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A A B A E C G D A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C B A D A A D C B B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D A B C C
1．C
【原文】W: So, what was your weekend like
M: Not very good. My brother came over.
W: Oh yeah
M: Well, he’s got three young boys, and I spent all weekend playing with my nephews. Now I’m exhausted.
2．C
【原文】M: What a wonderful piece of music! Is it played by your daughter Caroline
W: Yes. I take her to piano lessons on Friday and Saturday every week.
M: Good for her! It’s hard to stick to what you love.
W: You bet. She will have an extra class every Sunday from next month on.
3．A
【原文】W: Excuse me, I’m looking for the tourist office.
M: Oh, it’s just around the corner. Go straight ahead and take the third turning on the right. The tourist office is between the chemist’s and the hotel.
W: OK. Thank you.
4．B
【原文】M: The new mobile phone has a high quality camera. And its touchscreen is super sensitive. I’m sure it’s a perfect choice for you.
W: Yeah, I do love to take selfies when travelling. But what suits me best is the great GPS system. After all, I always have a poor sense of direction.
5．B
【原文】M: Amy, come to my house if you’re available. I’ve just come up with a new recipe for pizza.
W: I think traditional kinds are tasty. Why are you always changing them
M: I love creating something new. It’s like doing chemical experiments with food.
W: You’ll drive Italians crazy by adding fruits to pizza.
6．C 7．B
【原文】M: I waited for over an hour, but my luggage didn’t arrive.
W: I’m sorry about that. What flight did you take
M: Flight 703, coming from Paris.
W: What does your luggage look like
M: It’s a large, silver hard-shell suitcase.
W: Okay. Please fill out this luggage claim form. Make sure to leave a number we can reach you at, and we will contact you as soon as we find it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
M: Thank you.
8．B 9．A 10．C
【原文】W: Hello, George, I’ve heard that you’re going to Milan for a business trip next week.
M: Yes, Susan. I’m also planning a trip to Rome for sightseeing after that.
W: Oh, I’m just back from Rome. The city has made some new rules.
M: Really What rules
W: For example, people who dress up as Roman soldiers and charge for taking photos won’t be allowed near hot tourist spots, and street performers can’t sing or play loud music on public transport. Another rule bans tourists from eating in public places.
M: That’s good. Eating in public is inappropriate and can lead to littering.
W: Rome isn’t the only city to do that. Last year, Florence made a rule saying that tourists could face fines of up to 500 euros if caught eating in the street.
M: Wow, that’s big money, but it’s understandable.
11．A 12．B 13．B
【原文】W: Hi, Bill. You look troubled. What’s the matter
M: Hi, Grace. I have a big decision to make. My uncle offered me a job as the lead engineer at his service station, and with good pay.
W: That’s wonderful, but are you going to quit college
M: That’s exactly the problem. One side of me says, “Oh, go ahead! You can go back to college any time. What job could you get after college that would pay you $15 an hour That’s $30,000 a year!”
W: And then
M: And then, the other side says, “Hold it, not so fast! For all those years you were in the army, you planned to go to college so that you would have many job possibilities to choose from. You’ve planned your whole life around going to college. And now……”
W: I can see it. It’s true that with your experience in the army, you could do excellent work repairing cars if you accept the job. But you are doing very well now. Just think of the future. You will get better jobs.
14．C 15．A 16．C
【原文】W: Did you watch Young Heroes on TV last night
M: Why is it called Young Heroes
W: Because it gives a prize to three inspiring young heroes.
M: Who are they What did they do
W: Well, the first hero was Mike. He started helping a charity when he was nine.
M: Cool!
W: He’s a really funny person. Last year he made a TV programme which made everyone laugh and they gave more money to the charity.
M: Who else won the prize
W: Then there was Lisa. When she first started the secondary school, she was very quiet and she had a difficult time.
M: So what did she do
W: She made a website for other students who felt the same. She finds friends for them.
M: What a kind person! Who was the third hero
W: That was Alan. When he was younger, he was very ill and he nearly died.
M: Is he okay now
W: Yes, he spent several years in hospital. He’s better now but he still has difficulty in walking. The amazing thing is that he’s always cheerful and very brave! In his free time he raises money for the hospital.
M: All heroes inspire us to help, actually.
17．A 18．B 19．C 20．C
【原文】
And as usual on Thursday morning at this time we take a look at one of the world’s capitals. Today we’ll be heading to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital and largest city. Located on the Atlantic coast of the country, Lisbon is built on seven hills with the Tagus River running through the valley, making it a very impressive sight. Its position on the Atlantic coast also means that Lisbon has a pleasant temperature during the winter and summer. Lisbon is quite big and about 600,000 people live there, but for the tourists, every place of interest is within walking distance of the city centre. There are lots of pleasant street cafés and gardens and beautiful old houses everywhere in Lisbon. So wherever you go, there are things to see. It is very nice to take the tram, but the best way to get around in Lisbon is to take the subway. You can visit Lisbon anytime during the year while the best times are from April to June and from September to October.
56．known 57．stresses 58．typical 59．is surrounded 60．striking 61．which 62．aspects 63．especially 64．a 65．to
66．参考范文：
Dear Editor,
I’m Li Hua, and I’m thrilled to hear about the upcoming China-UK Cultural Festival. I believe this event is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to deepen their understanding of both cultures.
To make the festival more engaging, I suggest organizing interactive activities, such as Chinese calligraphy workshops, British tea ceremonies, and traditional music performances from both countries. Additionally, setting up stands with cultural displays could allow participants to experience different customs firsthand. Finally, inviting guest speakers to share their insights on China-UK relations would add depth to the festival.
Hopefully, my suggestions can be of help.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．参考范文：
Something in Dad’s tone inspired Amellia. The next morning, Amellia deleted all social media apps from her phone. She began attending Mr. Thompson’s after-school tutoring. At first, progress was slow. Some nights she cried over difficult problems. But gradually, something positive changed. Variables stopped being enemies and became tools. By March, she was waking at 5:30 am to practice papers. She declined birthday parties and movie nights. Her father watched this shift with quiet pride, reminding her to relax and refresh herself from time to time.
On exam day, Amellia’s hands shook as she entered the hall to take the math exam. The paper seemed to be scary as ever. Then, her father’s voice echoed in her mind: You can, if you think you can. She took a deep breath and managed to focus on the test items. Gradually, she was fully engaged in them, writing steadily and working out every problem. By the time the exam was over, she was sure enough to have good grades, which was confirmed the next day by an A. At that time Amellia finally realized the power of belief and perseverance.

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