2024~2025学年第一学期期末试卷
九年级英语
注意事项：
考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项：
1.本试卷共12页，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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第I卷 (选择题 共90分)
第I卷共70小题，请将答案按要求填涂在答题卡上。
一、听力部分 (本部分共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
从A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A.听对话，回答问题。每段对话听两遍。
1. What does Sandy’s father do
A. B. C.
2. Which is Mary’s animal sign
A. B. C.
3. What did Jim have for breakfast this morning
A. B. C.
4. When does the film begin
A. B. C.
5. What will the man probably watch
A. Game shows. B. Sports shows. C. Talk shows.
6. What do we know from the dialogue
A. They are strangers. B. They are best friends. C. They know each other.
7. What isn’t Tina allowed to do
A. Stay up late. B. Go out on school nights. C. Go out on weekends.
8. Who will the woman look after
A. Bill. B. Bill’s mother. C. The boss.
9. Why does the boy want to give Mary a camera
A. Because Mary’s birthday is coming.
B. Because the pink camera is beautiful.
C. Because it is cheaper than a computer.
10. Where will the man work
A. In the bank. B. At the TV station. C. The man hasn’t decided yet.
B.听对话或短文，回答问题。每段对话或短文听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第11-12小题。
11. What will Lisa do this afternoon
A. Go shopping. B. Go to a party. C. Discuss a project.
12. Who will the man probably invite to go with him
A. Mary. B. Lisa. C. Mr Green.
听第一篇短文，回答第13-15 小题。
A report
Topic 13 Education.
Speaker Mr Brown, from the local 14 .
Time & Place At 3:00 p. m. on Wednesday in the school gym.
Activities 15 & questions and answers.
13. A. Law B. Health C. Safety
14. A. police station B. post office C. senior high
15. A. Idea sharing B. Role-playing C. Video watching
听第二篇短文，回答第16-20 小题。
16. Why did the speaker feel sad
A. He didn’t do well in the English test.
B. He wasn’t good at reading or writing.
C. His parents were too busy to care for him.
17. Who did the speaker ask for help
A. His parents. B. His English teacher. C. His classmates.
18. What should the speaker do before listening
A. Do some thinking. B. Relax himself. C. Read the first sentence.
19. How many suggestions did the speaker get on listening skills
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
20. When will the speaker have the next English test
A. Next Monday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Friday.
二、单项选择 (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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.2025 is the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture, the snake is a ________ of wisdom and wealth.
A. secret B. symbol C. spirit D. system
22.—Coffee or milk, Jeff
—________ is OK. I care little about it.
A. Neither B. None C. Either D. Both
23.—What a nice meal!
—Yes. I ate ________ I couldn’t stand.
A. until B. after C. when D. unless
24. Although it rained, the result of Haimen marathon ________ to be better than expected.
A. worked out B. put out C. turned out D. found out
25.—Waiter, $20 for dinner, right
—I’m afraid $25, sir, for drinks are ________.
A. free B. extra C. high D. spare
26.—Must I go to law school and be a lawyer like you, Dad
—No, you ________, son. You’re free to make your own decision.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. can’t
27.— “Dopamine outfits (多巴胺穿搭)” uses lively colours to make people feel happy.
—________ colours, “dopamine” is now used for things that bring joy.
A. Beyond B. Below C. Against D. Above
28.—Jack, I hear you are going to travel abroad at the Spring Festival.
—I have ________ the plan. It’s a tradition for Chinese to be with family.
A. confirmed B. connected C. controlled D. cancelled
29.—When will our flight to Hong Kong leave
—Well, we have ________ twenty minutes left, no more and no less.
A. exactly B. mainly C. nearly D. hardly
30. As soon as Eddie finishes the job, he ________ to have two weeks off.
A. allows B. is allowed C. will allow D. will be allowed
31. Because of a good lifestyle, Tom’s grandfather always looks in the pink. The phrase “in the pink” means _______.
A. full of wisdom B. in good health C. in need of food D. in need of strength
32. The tips on the right are probably posted to ________.
1. Stay in your seats. 2. Watch and listen. 3. No talking or eating. 4. No mobile phones. 5. Respect actors and actresses.
A. report a meeting notice B. show manners at a theatre
C. offer an online live concert D. introduce a radio programme
33. The word “as” in the sentence “As he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.” is used to ________.
A. show cause B. show purpose C. show result D. show time
34. Which of the following has a different clause from the others
A. Haimen is a beautiful place which has a long history.
B. Anyone who comes to Haimen can’t miss the local food.
C. Visitors say that people in Haimen are friendly and helpful.
D. Jianghai Museum is a wonderful place that is worth visiting.
35.—You know what I’ve got a ticket for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
—Oh, ________ You’re kidding.
A. so what B. go ahead. C. what for D. come on.
三、完形填空 (本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Seven arctic wolves move smoothly across a frozen pool and begin to run after a thick piece of ice.
The three older wolves are 36 wildly, hitting the four young wolves and sending them rolling on the frozen grass. But the young jump up and run back onto the frozen pool to 37 the game. Finally, the youngest wolf quickly catches the ice, making it to pieces. Game over. The rest of the wolves stare at (凝视) him, as if to say, “What now ” Then, one by one, they all 38 to look at me.
I’ve been 39 these seven wolves for hours, keeping a good distance between us so they don’t feel 40 . There is probably no other place on Earth than Ellesmere Island (Canada’s northernmost island) where wolves would let a human sit alongside them like I’m doing. For this 41 , I traveled here to join a documentary film team.
They 42 I was there, but they hadn’t paid any attention to me—until now. I 43 as our eyes meet. No matter how playful they appeared a few minutes before, I remember that these are 44 wild animals.
The wolves begin to walk toward me. But they 45 me before stopping at their preferred prey (猎物). Most of the meat is 46 , but enough for each wolf to have something to eat. Every few minutes, one of the wolves looks over at me, but none of them seem bothered (打扰的). I feel a little 47 as I watch them eat.
After they finish feeding on the prey, they walk slowly to the grass for a 48 . The young stay together while each older wolf finds a comfortable place alone.
Many hours later, they begin to wake up. It’s time to eat again. What happens next makes me 49 : The three older wolves run off into the hills for food, leaving me with the young! I suppose they understood it would be 50 to be with me.
36. A. eating B. looking C. digging D. playing
37. A. start B. continue C. choose D. end
38. A. turn B. plan C. wish D. manage
39. A. drawing B. protecting C. watching D. guiding
40. A. lonely B. afraid C. tired D. hungry
41. A. chance B. reason C. purpose D. result
42. A. doubted B. forgot C. knew D. hoped
43. A. smile B. nod C. leave D. shake
44. A. once B. even C. also D. still
45. A. find B. catch C. attack D. pass
46. A. broken B. hidden C. gone D. done
47. A. relaxed B. worried C. tired D. touched
48. A. game B. sleep C. meal D. film
49. A. scared B. satisfied C. surprised D. stressed
50. A. safe B. lucky C. funny D. free
四、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
March 2,2024 KID Page 29
Secret of the best stone Do you love skipping stones across the water Then you should know the best skipping stone is flat, thin and small enough to hold in one hand. But now scientists say a heavier one, but no heavier than a tennis ball, is also good. That’s because... When a heavier stone hits the water, a bigger part of it goes under the water so it gets a stronger push from the water. ★Top tips: 1. Find the right stone. 2. Flat, calm water is best, like a lake or a pool. 3. Turn the stone around quickly when you throw it. Don’t throw hard. Instead, try to throw the stone quickly. 4. The best angle to skip the stone is 20 degrees. ★The best way to hold a stone: Hold the stone between your thumb and middle finger. Put your pointer finger around the edge (边缘) of the stone.
51. How can we skip a stone better
A. By finding flat, moving water. B. By skipping the stone at a proper angle.
C. By picking a thick round stone. D. By throwing the stone hard and quickly.
52. Which of the following can show the right way to hold the stone
A. B. C. D.
53. In which part of a magazine will we probably read this passage
A. Story Land. B. Study Problems. C. Fun Science. D. Sports Stars.
B
An invasive species (入侵物种) of ant, called “big-headed ant”, is changing the way lions hunt and eat in Kenya, according to a new study. The ants spread because of human activities like trade and travel. They arrived in Kenya from southern Africa about 15 years ago. Since then they have been killing the local acacia ant.
Acacia ants live in and take care of the whistling thorn trees in Kenya. In a “symbiotic relationship”, acacia ants get food from the trees and use them for home. In return, they protect the trees from animals like elephants or giraffes, which might eat too much of the trees. Acacia ants do this through attacking these animals in group.
However, big-headed ants eat acacia ants and their eggs. As a result, the number of acacia ants is falling. What’s more, big-headed ants don’t protect whistling thorn trees either. So with fewer acacia ants to save them, the trees are in trouble.
Professor Palmer’s team found that in areas with big-headed ants, elephants destroyed more trees. This means the place is more open and zebras can easily find lions following them. So lions kill much fewer zebras in these areas than in tree-filled places.
The good news is that the lion population remains unchanged because the lions turn to hunt buffalo for food instead of zebras. This probably means that the tiny ants have caused lions to change their habits too. They have to hunt the bigger, heavier buffalo. Professor Palmer said, “We often find it’s the little things that rule the world.”
54. What’s the relationship between the whistling thorn trees and acacia ants
A. B. C. D.
55. Elephants destroyed more trees. As a result, ________.
A. big-headed ants can eat more acacia ants
B. zebras have no places to hide themselves
C. acacia ants attack elephants and giraffes easily
D. lions have trouble hunting zebras with fewer trees
56. Big-headed ants have caused the number of ________ to fall.
①acacia ants ②whistling thorn trees ③zebras ④lions
A. ①② B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ②④
57. Lions ________ to deal with the changes according to the passage.
A. spend more time following zebras B. look for other larger animals for food
C. keep elephants from tree-filled places D. move elsewhere without big-headed ants
C
①The scientific method is used for simple experiments that students may do in the classroom or very difficult experiments that scientists are doing all over the world. It is a way of thinking that helps you to avoid drawing incorrect conclusions. There are usually four steps in the scientific method, including observation (观察), hypothesis (假设), experiment, and conclusion.
②The steps may not always be completed in the same order, but the first step is usually observation and asking a question about your observation. You may have the experience that you had a sick stomach, and ate a candy bar. An hour later, you observed that you felt much better. Here, you can ask a question, such as, “What makes a sick stomach feel better ”
③The second step is to state a possible answer to the question, or a hypothesis, such as “________”. A good hypothesis includes three things: The explanation for the observations, it is able to be tested, and it will usually predict new results or conclusions.
④The third step is the experiment, to test the hypothesis. An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support the hypothesis. The hypothesis will then be true or false.
⑤The final step is to think about what happened when you tested the hypothesis and draw a conclusion. The conclusion will either clearly support the hypothesis or it will not. If the results support the hypothesis, a conclusion can be written and you can share it with the rest of the world. If it does not support the hypothesis, you may choose to change the hypothesis or write a new one based on what was learned during the experiment.
⑥In most cases, the scientific method is an iterative (迭代的) process. In other words, it’s a cycle rather than a straight line. The result of one go-round becomes feedback that improves the next round of question asking.
58. How does the writer make us better understand the first step in Paragraph 2
A. By asking some questions. B. By giving an example.
C. By comparing differences. D. By presenting reasons.
59. Which sentence can be put into “________” in Paragraph 3
A. It is the medicine which makes you feel better.
B. A candy bar can make a sick stomach feel better.
C. Eat a candy bar again, and see what happens next.
D. Ask people if eating a candy bar makes them better.
60. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text
A. B. C. D.
61. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The observation based on the hypothesis is the first step.
B. The four steps will be completed perfectly in the same order.
C. The conclusion will support the observation and the experiment.
D. The hypothesis will be proved to be true or false through an experiment.
D
“Wanted: Violin. Can’t pay much. Call...”
Why did I notice that I wondered, since I seldom look at such ads.
I put the paper on my lap and closed my eyes, remembering what had happened many years before, when my family struggled to make a living on our farm. I, too, had wanted a violin, but we couldn’t afford.
When my arms grew long enough, how I wanted one! But I knew it was out of the question.
It was not a good year. The crops did not bring as much as we had hoped at harvest. Yet even though times were hard, I couldn’t wait any longer to ask, “Daddy, may I have a violin of my own ”
Daddy looked sad. That night, and many following nights, I heard him remind God in our family devotions, “… and Lord, Mary wants her own violin.”
One evening we all sat at the table. Daddy wrote a letter to his friend, Mr. Finkle, a fine violinist.
When Daddy received a letter from Columbus a few weeks later, he announced, “We’ll be driving to Columbus.”
The day finally arrived. After we got there, Mr. Finkle, a tall man, opened the door. “Come in!” He picked up a case, opened it, lifted out a violin and started to play.
“Carl, I found it in a pawn shop for seven dollars. It’s a good violin. Mary should be able to make beautiful music with it.” Then he handed the violin to me.
I noticed the tears in Daddy’s eyes as I finally understood. It was mine!
When I was ready to join the school orchestra (管弦乐队), I trembled with excitement. I sat in the third row of violins and wore my white orchestra jacket like a royal robe. My heart beat wildly at my first public performance, a school operetta. I felt sure everyone in the audience was watching me. Daddy and Mother smiled proudly at their little girl. And soon I found myself in the first-violin chair.
I thought of Daddy, who did all he could to fill my desires when I was young. I wonder if I had ever thanked him.
At last I picked up the newspaper, walked to the phone and dialed the number. Later that day, a man knocked on the door. “My daughter wants a violin so badly,” he said, “How much are you asking ” Any music store, I knew, would offer me a nice price. But now I heard my voice answer, “Seven dollars.”
“Are you sure ” he asked, reminding so much of Daddy.
Later, I saw his wife and children waiting in an old car. The door suddenly opened and a young girl ran to him. She hugged the violin case against her, then dropped to her knees and snapped open the case. She touched the violin lightly as it caught the glow of the late-afternoon Sun, then turned and threw her arm around her smiling father.
62. What does the underlined phrase “out of the question” mean
A. Doubtful. B. Impossible. C. Natural. D. Certain.
63. Which is the correct order of the following events
①I noticed an advertisement in the newspaper.
②My father’s friend, a fine violinist gave me a violin.
③I sold a violin to a father at the price of seven dollars.
④I joined the school orchestra and took the first-violin chair soon.
⑤My family led a hard life and couldn’t afford a violin that I wanted so much.
A. ①⑤②④③ B. ①②⑤④③ C. ⑤②④①③ D. ⑤①②④③
64. What can we infer from the passage
A. Mary passed her love to others in the way Mr. Finkle did.
B. The young man’s family had no money to pay for the violin.
C. Mary offered the violin to her friend’s daughter with pleasure.
D. Mary knew why her father took her to Columbus before going.
65. What can be the best title for the passage
A. A violinist and a father B. A little girl and her father
C. The violin in an advertisement D. The violin in the setting Sun
五、信息还原 (本题共5 小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下面的短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。
World Peace Day falls on September 21 every year. It’s a day to lay down our guns in war areas. Some organizations provide care for the unfortunate people in these areas on World Peace Day when activities are organized to support world peace. 66
Enjoy a minute of silence. At noon of the day, one minute of silence will be held worldwide. During that minute, fall silent and reflect on a more peaceful world. 67 And honor those still fighting for peace.
Donate to charity. Many people are struggling for survival worldwide. Considering marking World Peace Day with a show of support. There are thousands of charities that are working for world peace, and global development. 68 It will help many people in need.
69 Gather your friends, family, neighbors and also your “enemies” together, and have a World Peace Day picnic or a World Peace Day dinner. Enjoy yourselves while eating, drinking, dancing, talking and playing games. Strengthen your relationships and enjoy peace.
Plant a tree. Millions of people have planted trees for peace since the first World Peace Day. Trees are more than just a symbol of tolerance, patience and renewal. 70 Many fights result from the worsening of our environment. Planting trees can help protect the environment and thus keep the peace.
A. Hold a World Peace Day party. B. Support one like the Red Cross. C. We have a practical purpose in keeping peace. D. Remember those who lost their lives for peace. E. Trees can also be used for shelter from the storm. F. Here are a few simple ways to celebrate World Peace Day.
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 共60分)
第Ⅱ卷共31小题，请将答案按要求写在答题卡上。
六、语言运用 (本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式或时态，使短文通顺、连贯。
UNESCO added our Chinese Spring Festival to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产) last December. Toady I’d like to share a legend about this lively and grand festival with you.
It is said that in ancient China there was a monster called “Nian”. It (71) ________ (live) deep in the sea for many years, and only appeared on New Year’s Eve to harm (72) ________ (human) and animals.
One New Year’s Eve, while villagers (73) ________ (shut) windows, locking doors and hiding away, an old beggar was seen carrying a bag with a flowing silver beard, and bright eyes. Only an old woman in her (74) ________ (sixty) gave the old man some food and advised him to go up the mountain.
However, the old man insisted on (75) ________ (stay) in the village. He promised (76)________ (drive) “Nian” away. In the middle of the night, the “Nian” beast broke into the village. However, it screamed (77) ________ (strange) when it saw the red paper on the door and bright candles in the house. There was unknown sounds from the house. As it gets (78) ________ (close) to the door, sounds like “bang bang bang” was clearer. “Nian” dared not move forward. The next day, villagers was surprised to see the safe village and realized the (79) ________ (true) that the fire, noise and colour red were the magic keys.
From then on, every New Year’s Eve, every family would post red couplets and set off firecrackers, every house would light candles and stay up to welcome the new year. In the recent few years, the most solemn traditional festival (80) ________ (sweep) the world with its great charm.
七、短文填空 (本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的单词，使短文通顺。
As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a day at the beach. There, you can enjoy (81) a________ like swimming, surfing, and building castles in the sand. However, it’s important to keep beach safety in (82) m________.
Now, there is a new AI water management system that can help prevent drownings (溺水). Sight-bit was (83) d________ by a company which can be used to help save lives. This programme was created (84) a________ its creator saw someone drowning in the sea. He believed this could have been stopped and started working on this programme.
The Sight-bit system works by using cameras at the beach to read the water (85) c________ carefully. The AI is able to watch the videos and find dangers. For example, it can tell when the waves are dangerous or (86) w________ someone is in trouble or not in the water.
The new system can also help beach safety officers know where and when someone needs help. Then they can (87) r________ warnings on devices like smartphones and smartwatches. They can act (88) q________ to stop accidents through this way.
Now, this technology is used in some places around the world. The creator’s goal is for every beach to be a safe place where families can enjoy their time (89) w________ worry. This. technology shows how science and caring for others can make a big difference in keeping us safe while we are having fun. It’s a great example of what can be achieved when we use new ideas to (90) s________ real-world problems.
八、阅读与回答问题 (本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
A Timely Business
April 15,1860—A special day! The Pony Express, a fast mail delivery service, successfully completed its first journey from Saint Joseph in Missouri to Sacramento in California. This exciting journey began on April 3.
The Pony Express hired skilled horse riders to carry letters and small packages. They promised delivery from one end of the run to the other in 10 days or less!
Finally, there was a way to communicate with friends and family who live far away. You would not have to depend on slow boats or stagecoaches. About 180 riders, 400 fast horses, and 190 pony express stations made up the pony express. Its riders were mainly of small build, and many were teenagers. A day’s work was made up of about a 75-mile trip, with stops at several stations. The stations were about 10 to 15 miles apart. Riders earned about $100 to $150 a month. The Pony Express worked day and night to make sure important letters and packages arrived on time.
October 26,1861—Sad news for the pony express. After only about 19 months, the service closed its doors because of the opening of the telegraph (电报), a device that has changed long-distance communication. The Pony Express lost a lot of money and had to stop.
Before closing, the Pony Express set a record that delivering a package took just 7 days and 17 hours from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California.
91. When did the pony express finish its first journey
92. What made up the pony express
93. How many stations would a rider of the pony express pass by in a day at least
94. Why did the pony express close its doors
95. How do you usually communicate with your far-away friends Why (请自拟一句话作答)
九、课外阅读 (本题共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
请根据名著内容，选择合适的选项。
A. Bassanio B. Portia C. Shylock D. The person who hated Antonio but still lent him some money with a contract. E. A merchant who lost his ships at sea and was not able to pay back the money. F. The person who insisted just a pound of flesh was cut without letting blood drop. G. A merchant who spent money without limitation and wanted to get married to Portia.
十、书面表达 (本题满分25分)
假设你是李华,你班将举行一场主题为“My Favourite Old Saying”的英语沙龙。请你选择一条谚语，根据下面的提示问题写一份发言稿，参与沙龙。
Tips: ①What is the old saying ②What is your experience ③What are your feelings Sayings: No pain, no gain. A miss is as good as a mile. Where there is a will, there’s a way. …… (or any other one you like)
注意：1.表达中必须包括所给要点，可适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺。
2.词数90左右，开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3.表达中请勿提及真实校名和姓名。
My Favourite Old Saying
A saying is a short wise statement that usually gives advice or expresses something about life. Just as the old saying goes ________________________________________________________________________________
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2024~2025学年第一学期期末试卷
九年级英语
一、听力部分 (本部分共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
1-5ABCAC 6-10CBBAC 11-15 CAAAB 16-20ABBCC
二、单项选择 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21-25 BCACB 26-30CADAD 31-35BBACD
三、完形填空 (本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
36-40DBACB 41-45BCDDD 46-50CABCA
四、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
51-53BCC 54-57CDAB 58-61 BBCD 62-65 BCAD
五、信息还原 (本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
66-70 FDBAE
六、语言运用 (本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
71-75 lived humans were shutting sixties staying
76-80 to drive strangely closer truth has swept
七、短文填空 (本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
81-85 activities mind designed/ developed after condition (s)
86-90 whether receive quickly without solve
八、阅读与回答问题 (本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
91. On April 15,1860. (写In 1860.给1分)
92. About 180 riders, 400 fast horses, and 190 pony express stations. (没写about扣1分)
93. Five/5 (stations).
94. Because of the opening of the telegraph (a device that has changed long-distance communication).
95. By email/ phone/ letter... Because it is easy and fast... (言之有理即可)
九、课外阅读 (本题共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
96-100 EBFCD
十、书面表达 (本题满分25分)
One possible version:
My Favourite Old Saying
A saying is a short wise statement that usually gives advice or expresses something about life. Just as the old saying goes “Where there is a will, there’s a way.” And I truly gained the wisdom in this timeless phrase.
Once, I decided to take part in our school’s photo competition, but I struggled to find a good subject. I felt really worried and like there was no hope. But one day, my friend May gave me a huge smile that lit up her whole face. It was like a spark that ignited something inside me. Suddenly, I had an idea: I could use my photos to spread warmth to others. After lots of tries, I chose a picture of a warm hug as my subject. And guess what I ended up winning a prize!
Life may not be always smooth as we expect. When we meet the difficulties, we shouldn’t give up. Instead, we are supposed to be brave to face them and manage to find a way out.
