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英語試題
本試卷共8頁。全卷滿分150分。考試用時120分鐘。
注意事項：
1.答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在答題卡上。
2.回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號。回答非選擇題時，用簽字筆或鋼筆將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。
3.考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。
第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
What will Chris do next
A. Drink some coffee. B. Watch the World Cup. C. Go to sleep.
2. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Strangers.
3. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion
A. Negative. B. Tolerant. C. Favorable.
4. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
What can we learn about Tom
A. He’s smart for his age.
B. He’s difficult to get along with.
C. He’s unwilling to study.
5. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
What did Kevin do yesterday
A. He went swimming.
B. He talked with his grandparents.
C. He cleaned up his house.
第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
6. Who is arranging the meeting
A. Janet. B. DaviD. C. Peter.
7. When does the man prefer to have the meeting
A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. This Friday.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. Travel experiences. B. Vacation plans. C. Favorite seasons.
9. What does the man want to do
A. Find a summer job. B. Go to the beach. C. Move to Washington.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
10. What does the news say about big online spenders in the US
A. The number of them grows slowly.
B. They make up half of all shoppers.
C. There are more men than women.
11. How much did Americans spend shopping online last year
A. $453 billion. B. $990 billion. C. $1,500 billion.
12. What did George buy online last Sunday
A. A note by Mark Twain. B. A software package. C. An adventure novel.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
13. What has Richard been doing
A. Visiting a museum. B. Watching TV. C. Studying.
14. Why does Susan call Richard
A. To give thanks. B. To ask for help. C. To make an appointment.
15. What does Susan want to do
A. See an exhibition. B. Buy a new cell phone. C. Take pictures of the snow.
16. What will the speakers probably do
A. Go to a park. B. Play football. C. Attend a party.
聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請去附件查看】
17. Where did the speaker learn about college
A. From her family. B. From the movies. C. From the books.
18. What helped change the speaker’s attitude towards study
A. Her professor’s advice. B. Her trip to Africa. C. Her graduate program.
19. How does the speaker feel when she talks about her past experiences
A. Regretful. B. Relieve D. C. Grateful.
20. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Conservation workers.
B. High school students.
C. College teachers.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
The Department of History invites you to join us for the 49th History Lecture Series.
City and Citizens: Seattleites and Their Rights, 1850-2000
January 10
In this talk, Professor Emeritus John Findlay focuses on the changing number of residents of Seattle and how they were shaped by the nation’ s evolving concepts of citizenship. It examines the historical demographics (人口統(tǒng)計) of the city and look at what groups of people came to and settled in Seattle over the decades
Strategies of Belonging for the Snohomish Indian Nation
January 17
With varying degrees of success, Snohomish peoples met the challenges of settler expansion by trying to “work the colonial system,” including navigating the ever-changing bureaucracy (官僚機構(gòu)) of federal policies and the settler economy. This talk by Professor Josh Reid focuses largely on the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century and discusses topics related to the formation of initial reservations in western Washington, Indian boarding schools, and the complexities of Coast Salish identities.
Mediterranean Imprints and Erasures in Seattle
January 24
From the Central District to Pike Place Market and beyond, migrants from the Mediterranean region have made a notable, if seldom noticed, impact on Seattle’s urban fabric over the past century, perhaps no group more than Sephardic Jews from the Ottoman Empire. Professor Devin Naa r takes a look at how Seattle became home to one of the largest communities in the United States of Jews from the Muslim (穆斯林) world.
Homes for Some: Seattle’s History of Housing and Racial Exclusion
February 7
Seattle has a long history of policies and practices that prevented people of certain racial and religious backgrounds from buying, renting, or occupying homes in many parts of the city and surrounding areas. Starting with the 1865 ordinance that banned Indigenous people, Professor James Gregory details this history of exclusion by showing how it was implemented through laws, zoning, deed restrictions, redlining, urban renewal.
Tickets are available beginning December 10 through events. uw.edu/HLS2024
21. Who will deliver a speech related to population changes
A. Devin Naar. B. John Findlay.
C. Josh Reid. D. James Gregory.
22 Which of the lecture talks about the Development of Jewish Communities
A. Homes for Some: Seattle’s History of Housing and Racial Exclusion.
B. Mediterranean Imprints and Erasures in Seattle.
C. City and Citizens: Seattleites and Their Rights, 1850-2000.
D. Strategies of Belonging for the Snohomish Indian Nation.
23. What is the text
A. A historical research B. A textbook chapter
C. An advertisement D. A news report
B
In August, Cai Yifan, 19 and Cai Yiming, 17, two brothers from Quanzhou, Fujian, won the Silver Award of the19th Soong Ching Ling Award for Children’s Invention. Their invention, a smart traffic police vest (馬甲), impressed the judges and is set to change the way traffic police communicate.
“With this vest, traffic police officers can communicate using long-distance, real-time voice-to-text technology”, the brothers explained. The vest features an LED screen that can display translated text, supporting transitions from Chinese into English, Japanese and Korean. The vest also features a smart Q&A function, allowing users to ask questions, with answers immediately appearing on the screen, much like a mobile search engine.
The brothers’ inspiration came from personal experiences. “Our father once attended a police academy and often shared stories about the challenges police face”, Cai Yifan shared. One time, during a heavy rainstorm, they saw traffic officers struggling to direct cars due to poor invisibility. This situation sparked the idea for a vest that could visually display spoken instructions, helping to avoid miscommunication.
Before developing the vest, the brothers conducted in-depth research by interviewing traffic police officers about the challenges they face on duty. They then identified key features such as voice recognition and translation functions. With the help of online tutorials and advice from their teachers, the brothers spent nearly four months developing the vest. Cai Yiming, who has strong hands-on skills, focused on assembling (組裝) the hardware (硬件), while Cai Yifan handled the software development.
“Our parents have always encouraged our curiosity”, Cai Yiming noted. From a young age, the brothers were interested in technology and began experimenting with programming and small inventions like simple circuits (電路) and model cars.
Their invention has already been patented (獲得專利); and they plan to test and refine it with the help of
traffic police, hoping to apply it in real-world situations.
24. What do we know about the vest
A. It can translate Chinese into any other languages.
B. It can ask and answer questions.
C. It will completely change the way traffic police communicate.
D. It can help traffic police communicate more efficiently.
25. What inspired the brothers to invent such a vest
A. Their curiosity about the world around them. B. Their parents’ encouragement.
C. Their personal experiences. D. Their desire to become famous.
26. Which of the following can best describe the brothers
A. Imaginative and practical B. Friendly and curious
C. Humorous and responsible D. Creative and determined
27. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The vest has gained wide popularity.
B. The vest has been applied to real-world situations.
C. The brothers are confident about their invention.
D. The brothers have difficulty improving their invention.
C
Two years after ChatGPT took the world by storm, generative artificial intelligence seems to have hit a bottleneck. The costs of building and using larger AI models are rising sharply, and breakthroughs seem to be becoming increasingly difficult.
Currently, the development of AI has entered a difficult period. Researchers and entrepreneurs are competing to find ways to change the current situation. Their creativity will not only transform AI but also determine which companies will succeed, whether investors can make profits, and which country will be best able to seize the bonus brought by this technology.
Large languages models have a huge demand for electricity. The energy consumed in training OpenAI’s GPT-4 model is sufficient to power 50 American households for a century. As the models get bigger, the cost will rise rapidly. It is estimated that the training cost of the largest models nowadays is $ 100 million, and the next generation may cost $ 1 billion, while the following one is likely to balloon to $ 10 billion. Over time, such inference costs may accumulate and exceed the training costs.
This is terrifying news for investors, many of whom have bet big on AI. Nvidia, which designs the chips most commonly used in Al models, has seen its market capitalization increased by $ 2.5 trillion over the past two years. Since 2023, investors have poured nearly $95 billion into AI start-ups.
However, there is no need to panic. Many technologies have hit bottlenecks before but eventually continued to thrive thanks to human creativity. The oil price shocks in the 1970s encouraged energy efficiency and alternative methods, including nuclear power generation, developed well in some countries. Thirty years later, fracturing technology made the extraction of oil and natural gas more economically sustainable.
The development of AI has already shown how constraints can stimulate creativity. Companies are development chips specifically designed to run large language models. Such specialization means that they can operate more efficiently than general-purpose panies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are all busily designing their own AI chips. Developers are also making adjustments to Al software. The large-scale reliance on computing power is giving way to smaller and more specialized systems.
28. What’s the third paragraph mainly about
A. The rapid development of language models.
B. The comparison of different language models.
C. The great demand for large language models.
D. The energy consumption and cost issues of large language models.
29. How is paragraph 5 mainly developed
A. By illustrating results. B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparison. D. By listing figures.
30. What does the underlined word “constraints” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Conflicts. B. Profits.
C. Limitations. D. Innovations.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of AI
A. Uncertain. B. Skeptical.
C. Ambiguous. D. Optimistic.
D
Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford engineers are pioneering a new approach to food texture (n.質(zhì)地，紋理)
testing that could pave the way for artificial steaks that fool even committed meat lovers.
In a new paper in Science of Food, the team demonstrated that a combination of mechanical testing and machine learning can describe food texture with striking similarity to human taste testers. Such a method could speed up the development of better plant-based meats. The team also found that some plant-based products are already presenting the texture of the meats they’re imitating.
“We were’ surprised to find that today’s plant-based products can reproduce the whole texture of animal meats,” said Ellen Kuhl, professor of mechanical engineering and senior author of the study. Meat substitutes have come a long way from when tofu was the only option, she added.
Industrial animal agriculture contributes to climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and so on. That burden on the planet can be eased by exchanging animal proteins for plant proteins in diets. One study estimated that plant-based meats, on average, have half the environmental impact as animal meat. But many meat eaters are reluctant to change; only about a third of Americans in one survey indicated they were “very likely” to buy plant-based alternatives.
“People love meat,” said Skyler St. Pierre, a PhD student in mechanical engineering and lead author of the paper. “If we want to convince the meat eaters that alternatives are worth trying, the closer we can imitate animal meat with plant-based products, the more likely people might be open to trying something new.”
To successfully imitate animal meat, food scientists analyze the texture of plant-based meat products. Unfortunately, traditional food testing methods are not standardized and the results are rarely made available to science and to the public, said St. Pierre. This makes it harder for scientists to create new recipes for alternatives.
32. What is the purpose of the research by Stanford engineers
A. To reduce the consumption of meat.
B. To test quality of plant-based meats.
C. To convince meat-lovers to change diet.
D. To develop a new food texture test.
33. What is an advantage of the new approach
A. It can worsen the quality of the plant-based meats.
B. It can speed up the production of plant-based meats.
C. It can make plant-based meat less expensive.
D. It can describe food texture with high similarity to the way human taste testers feel it.
34. What prevents the development of plant-based meats according to the text
A. Insufficient variety of plant-based meats.
B. Non-standardized production facilities.
C. Consumers’ resistance.
D. High production costs.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the article
A. Food Testing: A Key to Meat Revolution.
B. Plant or Meat That’ s a question.
C. New Tech in Our Daily Food.
D. Plant-based meat: The New Fashion on the Table.
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Knowing where you come in strong and where you need assistance can help you balance your personal life. ___36___
Write down what you do.
___37___ Spend a week or so writing them down throughout a given day, rating them from one to five, depending on how much you enjoy doing them. The more you come to know yourself, the easier it will be for you to identify your personal strengths.
Reflect on your values.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to identify our strengths and weaknesses because we haven’t clarified our core values. ___38___ They are fundamental to your way of approaching life. Spending time identifying your values will help you decide whether aspects of your life are strengths or weaknesses to you, regardless of what others may feel.
Examine your responses for themes and patterns.
Once you’ve reflected on your values examine the responses for things that may repeat. For example, perhaps you admire Bill Gates and Richard Branson for their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. This suggests that you may value Ambition, Competition, and Originality. Perhaps you would change the poverty in your community so everyone has a home and food. Then you may value Community, Helping Society, or Making a Difference. ___39___
___40___
Think about what makes strengths or weaknesses in your local social conventions. Social conventions are a set
of rules for interpersonal interaction which have been established in specific areas or cultures, hopefully so as to help maintain healthy social boundaries. Knowing how these differ depending on where you live can help you determine what might be seen as a strength or weakness in the particular locations.
A. Copy social rules.
B. You can have several core values.
C. Consider situational meanings.
D. List all of the most memorable moments in your life.
E. Though you mostly figure it out alone, there’ re exercises for identifying strengths and weaknesses.
F. Think about the activities you either participate in the most or get the most pleasure out of.
G. These are the beliefs that shape your thoughts about yourself, others and the world.
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Although it happened over 10 years ago, I still remember the moment clearly. I had ___41___ a drink at a mall in Beijing. When it was ___42___, the server handed me a cup with laowai written on it, meaning “foreigner”. It was my second day in China, and this ___43___ the first of countless occasions when I would be called or ___44___ a laowai in public.
As someone who doesn’t like being in the spotlight (聚光燈), ___45___ down the street and suddenly hearing someone say to their friend, “Look, a laowai”, is not the most enjoyable experience. It’s safe to say that most people wouldn’t ___46___ a stranger commenting out loud on their ___47___, like saying “tall guy” or “big head”.
My Chinese friends tell me that laowai is a more ___48___ term than waiguoren because lao adds a ___49___ of respect and friendship. But in some ways, I find it hard to ___50___ the wai part, which means ___51___ .
That said, of all the countless times I’ve been called laowai, I’ve never felt it came from a place of ___52___ or disrespect. And upon reflection, my frustration (沮喪) at being called a laowai shows me how much China means to me. The longer I ___53___ here, the more China feels like ___54___, and the more I just want to “___55___”. And that, I think, is something beautiful.
41. A. prepared B. served C. ordered D. tasted
42 A. ready B. fresh C. cold D. acceptable
43. A. meant B. fascinated C. began D. marked
44. A. monitor B. recalled C. labeled D. recognized
45. A. running B. walking C. riding D. driving
46. A. avoid B. rely C. permit D. appreciate
47 A. background B. attitude C. appearance D. behavior
48. A. confusing B. welcoming C. rewarding D. boring
49. A. magic B. touch C. preference D. connection
50. A. overlook B. secure C. guarantee D. forget
51. A. guest B. traveler C. candidate D. outsider
52. A. rudeness B. anger C. envy D. sadness
53. A. leave B. occupy C. visit D. live
54. A. town B. home C. country D. city
55. A. stand out B. break in C. fit in D. mix up
第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Chinese table tennis icon (偶像) Ma Long received the Outstanding Sporting Career Award from the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) on (Oct 30, recognizing his exceptional achievements and contributions to the sport, Xinhua reported. The award ceremony ___56___ (hold) in the coastal town of Cascais, Portugal.
During the ceremony, a video highlighted memorable ___57___ (moment) from Ma’s career. Ma, 36, has competed in four consecutive (連續(xù)的) Olympic Games since London 2012. Over his Olympic career, he has won six gold medals, becoming China’s best ___58___ (know) Olympian.
“Hero,” “l(fā)egend,” “genius”-Ma has been described with many ___59___ (inspire) words, but his journey has not been an easy one by any means. In 2007, Ma participated ___60___ his first World Table Tennis Championships but only reached the round of 16. In 2009,2011, and 2013, he made it to the semifinals but missed out on the finals each time, ___61___ was a cause of great frustration. His ___62___ (big) setback came at the end of 2014 during the ITTF Men’s World Cup, where he lost to Zhang Jike in a close match, 3 to 4. This ___63___ (pain) defeat pushed him to the brink (邊緣) of giving up on table tennis.
“I’m lucky because I ___64___ (find) my passion-table tennis — at a young age and dreamed about competing on the Olympic stage one day. So I have always had this dream, been willing ___65___ (give) my all to
this sport, and I’ve never ever given up,” Ma said at the ceremony.
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)；滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
66. 假設你是校英文廣播站的小記者，上周你校組織了School English Speech Contest on How to Prevent Seasonal Flu（季節(jié)性流感）的英語演講比賽。請你寫一篇短文報道此事，內(nèi)容包括：
1.簡要報道此活動；
2.舉辦該活動的意義。
注意：
1.寫作字數(shù)為80左右；
2.請按如下格式作答，可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
School English Speech Contest on How to Prevent Seasonal Flu (季節(jié)性流感)
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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）
67. 閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整短文。
Dad and Mom have been crazy campers for years. Our neighbors said that they camped while dating, while taking a honeymoon, and even while pregnant. We three children had no chance to witness their past. What we do know is that we have had wonderful camping experiences since we could remember things. Some of our memories are funny, some are exciting, some are embarrassing. Every time when Dad pulls our camper (露營車) out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of excitement, wondering what camping fun and adventure we will experience.
Once, we camped along Chalk Creek. Mom was worried that my two-year-old brother Jimmy would fall into the creek. She tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was uncomfortable, and his crying let the whole campground know it. So instead of tying him up, she just kept a close eye on him. It worked — Jimmy didn’t end up in the creek. My five-year-old sister, Jessica, however, did. Luckily far-sighted Mom packed with her enough clothes for three of us, so she could hold her tears in time and became energetic again after getting changed.
Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we set off, but storms move in fast
in the mountains, and this one quickly interrupted our peaceful morning trip. The wind picked up and thunder rolled. Dad stopped fishing to start the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No luck. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor.
Mom began to check our life jackets. She made sure every button was fastened properly. Dad took out a whistle from the bag and blew it, expecting to get some assistance from nearby people. Meanwhile he told us that both Mom and he were outstanding swimmers. If no rescue arrived, they would manage to push the boat toward the lakeside.
注意：
1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
We had no chance to cheer for their swimming skills that day since a fisherman in a boat showed up soon.
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The minute all of us were safe home, Jessica asked when we would go camping next time.
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英語試題
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
【答案】36. E 37. F 38. G 39. B 40. C
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
【答案】56. was held
57. moments
58. known 59. inspiring
60. in 61. which
62. biggest
63. painful
64. found 65. to give
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)；滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
66.
【答案】Version l:
School English Speech Contest on How to Prevent Seasonal Flu
Last week, our school successfully hosted an English speech contest centered around the theme of “How to Prevent Seasonal Flu”.
The event drew enthusiastic participation from students across various grades. Contestants presented thoughtfully prepared speeches, sharing their unique perspectives and practical strategies for preventing seasonal flu.
This activity holds great significance. It provides a valuable platform for students to hone their English speaking skills while also enhancing their awareness of seasonal flu prevention. By exchanging ideas, students can
better safeguard their health and the well-being of those around them during flu season, thereby contributing to a healthier school community.
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School English Speech Contest on How to Prevent Seasonal Flu
Last week, our school witnessed an exciting English speech contest on the topic of “How to Prevent Seasonal Flu”.
A large number of students actively engaged in the contest. They articulated their innovative ideas and offered practical advice on preventing seasonal flu in fluent English on stage. Their impressive performances made a lasting impression on the audience, including both students and teachers.
The contest is indeed meaningful. It not only boosts students’ English communication abilities but also broadens their understanding of seasonal flu prevention. Furthermore, it fosters a stronger sense of health consciousness among students, which is instrumental in creating a safer and healthier campus environment during flu season.
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We had no chance to cheer for their swimming skills that day since a fisherman in a boat showed up soon. We waved to him eagerly for help. The fisherman threw us a rope and towed us back to the shore. We thanked him gratefully. Subsequently, the four of us hurried to our camper to take shelter from the rain, while Dad dashed to the boat rental place. He had to tell the whole story to the staff members and handed the boat over to them for handling. As the rain was getting heavier and heavier and we were all wet, this time we had to cut back the trip and head back home.
The minute all of us were safe home, Jessica asked when we would go camping next time. At her question, we all started to laugh. The situation that had seemed so urgent just moments ago now felt like an exciting story to tell. Dad smiled and said, “Soon, my dear. We can’t let a little storm stop us.” Looking at each other, we all knew that this was true. These camping trips, with their mix of mishaps and magic, made our family so special. We might face more challenges in the future, but we would face them together, with laughter and love, ready for the next adventure on our camping journeys.
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We had no chance to cheer for their swimming skills that day since a fisherman in a boat showed up soon. We shouted loudly to attract his attention. The kind fisherman quickly rowed over and extended a long branch. We grasped it tightly and he pulled us ashore. After expressing our heartfelt gratitude we rushed back to our camper. Mom took out towels to dry us off as Dad went to deal with the boat rental issue. With the rain pouring down, we decided to end this trip too early and drive home.
The minute all of us were safe home, Jessica asked when we would go camping next time. Hearing this, we
burst into laughter. The previous danger now seemed like an interesting story. Dad grinned and replied, “Very soon. These little setbacks can’t weaken our enthusiasm.” We all nodded in agreement . Our camping trips, filled with thrills and accidents, had strengthened our family bond. No matter what difficulties lay ahead, we’d embrace them with joy and unity, looking forward to the next camping adventure.

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