湖南省衡阳市2021-2022学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频含文字材料）

2021—2022学年度衡阳市高中一年级质量检测
英语卷
注意事项：1.本试题卷共67小题，满分150分。
2.测试时量：120分钟，请同学们科学、合理地安排好答题时间。
3.本卷为试题卷，答案必须答在答题卡的指定位置，答在试题卷上无效。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers talking about
A. A noisy night. B. Their school life. C. A place of living.
2. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Go to the park. B. Take pictures. . C. Have a class.
3. How much money will the man probably lend to the woman
A. $400. B. $300. C. $100.
4. How does the man feel about the changing weather
A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Excited.
5. What is the man doing
A. Eating dessert. B. Reading a book. C. Taking out the rubbish.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the speakers do next
A. Visit a university. B. Take a holiday. C. Unload bags.
7. Where are the speakers probably
A. On a train. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the man live now
A. He lives with his parents. B. He lives on his own. C. He lives with Linda.
9. Why does Linda want to rent her apartment out
A. She will graduate next month. B. She just found a new job. C. She is going abroad soon.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has Dave been in China
A. For 2 years. B. For 2 weeks. C. For 2 months.
11. Which of the following cities has Dave visited
A. Chengdu. B. Suzhou. C. Guangzhou.
12. What did Dave like most about Chongqing
A. The food. B. The scenery. C. The people.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the woman get off the taxi after five minutes
A. The taxi broke down. B. The taxi was out of gas. C. The driver was a green hand.
14. What time should the woman begin to work
A. At 8:00 a. m. B. At 8:20 a. m. C. At 8:40 a. m.
15. Why does the man refuse the woman’s request
A. She is always late for work.
B. She doesn’t want to pay the parking fees.
C. There is no more room available in the car.
16. How does the man suggest the woman go to work in the end
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Zhang Hong go back to the base camp
A. On May 21. B. On May 24. C. On May 27.
18. Why is Erik Weihenmayer mentioned
A. He was an inspiration to Zhang Hong.
B. He was Zhang Hong’s guide.
C. He sponsored Zhang Hong.
19. Which statement about Zhang Hong is WRONG
A. He was the first blind Asian to climb Mount Qomolangma.
B. He was born in southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing.
C. He climbed onto the tallest peak in the world in 2001.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Careful preparation for climbing is essential.
B. A blind Chinese man climbed Mount Qomolangma.
C. Climbing can help the disabled have a strong mind.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four Best Things to Pack on a Cruise (游轮)
Packing for any trip takes some planning, but cruise vacations present a unique challenge. To help you decide what to bring, U. S. News has compiled this list of items to pack for your next cruise.
Packable hats
If you’re headed to the Caribbean or another warm-weather destination, you’ll want a hat to protect your face from the sun. This $30 packable straw hat is a stylish woman’s option that offers UPF 50 sun protection. Men can consider the Aussie packable hat for about $40. Also, you can fold it into your suitcase, so there’s no need to wear it on the plane.
Noise-canceling earbuds
The rolling waves of the ocean can be quite annoying while enjoying a restful night’s sleep. QuietOn 3 active noise-canceling earbuds block out snoring roommates and late-night partiers returning to their stateroom. They may also come in handy for an afternoon snooze. Purchase these earbuds (around $270) on the QuietOn website.
Magnetic hooks
A surprising fact: Cruise ship cabin walls are made of metal, which means you a optimize your storage space by hanging some of your belongings on magnetic wall hooks. The hooks are perfect for hanging up and drying out bathing suits after days at the beach or pool. Purchase a set of magnetic hooks for approximately $10 on Amazon.
Packing cubes
Packing cubes are one of the best ways to organize your clothing. You can keep your shirts, pants and sweaters separate so it’s easy to find what you need. Amazon has a wide section of packing cubes to choose from, in plenty of different colors, designs and sizes, with most options ranging from $15 to $25. Some sets even come with shoe cubes, laundry bags and makeup bucket bags.
21. How much does a lady at least pay for all the items listed above
A. $315. B. $325. C. $335. D. $345.
22. Which is NOT the reason why people need noise-canceling earbuds
A. To hang and dry out bathing suits. B. To block out snoring roommates.
C. To have a quiet afternoon snooze. D. To shield the late-night partiers.
23. In which column of a newspaper can we probably find the passage
A. People. B. Education. C. Environment. D. Travel.
B
Danny and Susie were walking to school when Susie noticed something under the bushes.
“What is that ” Susie asked, as she pointed to a bush.
“Hmm, I’m not sure.” Danny reached down to get it. It was a book, and it looked old. The title was Buried Treasure. He started looking through the book. It was full of different maps that were supposed to lead to buried treasure. “Wow, this book looks great!”
Their friend Fred joined them during a break at school. Susie held the book and turned the pages. Each treasure map had an explanation for where it was found, and what the treasure was supposed to be. The stories were exciting, and Susie, Danny and Fred let their minds run wild. They wished there were a treasure map in their town for them to explore. What a fun adventure that would be!
They were getting toward the end of the book when a piece of paper fell out.
Danny opened the paper. It had the name of their town on top, and it was a map of their town! There was a marking on the map, which meant one thing: treasure! They immediately decided to start their own adventure! They followed the directions and guidance of the map and finally they stopped at a park.
“Where do you think the treasure is ” asked Fred.
“I don’t know, but I hope it’s good!” said Danny.
They started looking around for hints. Finally, Susie called out to Danny and Fred, “I found it!” Hanging on the trunk of a tall tree was a tiny glass bottle, in which there was a message, saying “The best treasure is good adventure with good friends!” Danny, Fred and Susie looked at each other, smiling and nodding.
24. Which of the statement is TRUE according to the text
A. It was Danny who first noticed the book. B. Fred joined Danny and Susie after school.
C. They found a message hidden in a tiny glass bottle. D. They got a map of their town once opening the book.
25. What does the underlined word “hints” in the last paragraph mean
A. Trees. B. Clues. C. Maps. D. Bottles.
26. Where did they find “the best treasure”
A. In the bottle. B. On the trunk. C. At the park. D. Through the adventure.
27. The author wrote this article with the purpose of __________.
A. guiding people to find treasure maps B. recommending an interesting book
C. calling on people to cherish friendship D. encouraging people to hunt for treasure
C
Crew members of China’s Shenzhou XIII mission are scheduled to give a space-based lecture on Thursday afternoon from the orbiting Tiangong space station to students around the world, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
The agency said on Monday that the three astronauts-Major General Zhai Zhigang, Senior Colonel Wang Yaping and Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu—will begin the first lecture of the Tiangong Class, or Heavenly Palace Class, at 3:40 pm Thursday. The lecture will be broadcast live to audiences around the globe. The astronauts will show viewers how they live and work inside the station and then conduct some scientific experiments to show students how gravity works differently in space. They will also answer viewers’ questions at the end of the live-stream event, the agency said.
Groups of students in Beijing, Nanning in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Wenchuan in Sichuan province, as well as the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, will take part in video communications during the lecture.
The agency said last week that the coming lecture “will mark the launch of the Tiangong Class, China’s first extraterrestrial lecture series to popularize space science”. It added that such lectures will be based on the country’s manned spaceflights and will be presented by Chinese astronauts. Featuring interactive teaching, the activities will be mainly targeted at youngsters.
The three astronauts are scheduled to spend six months working in the station, making it China’s longest manned space mission.
In June 2013, Wang Yaping took part in the Shenzhou X mission that lasted nearly 15 days. During that mission, she carried out the nation’s first space-based lecture inside an experimental space station module to more than 60 million Chinese students. This made China the second country, following the United States, to hold a space-based class for students.
28. According to the passage, what viewers can do during the lecture
a. learn about astronauts’ space life and work
b. carry out space scientific experiments themselves
c. observe how gravity works differently in space
d. have their questions answered at the end of the lecture
A. abd B. acd C. abc D. bcd
29. Which of the following statements is NOT true
A. Only students from5 regions can enjoy the space-based class.
B. This lecture is markedly targeted at popularizing space science.
C. Wang Yaping is to give a lecture from space for the second time.
D. The space-based lecture in 2013 was broadcast live in China.
30. What made China the second country to hold a space-based class for students
A. The Shenzhou X mission. B. Wang Yaping’s space lecture.
C. Staying in space for 15 days. D. The new space station module.
31. What is the best title for the passage
A. Chinese Astronauts to Give Lecture from Space
B. A Lecture about Space Live-stream Broadcast
C. China’s Second Longest Manned Space Mission
D. An Unforgettable Experience of Tiangong Class
D
Almost 80 percent of primary and secondary school students had the opportunity to get more nightly sleep this semester, after education authorities took measures to reduce their academic workload, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday.
Lyu Yugang, director of the ministry’s department of basic education, said 77.14 million parents were surveyed to make sure whether their children were getting enough sleep.
Schools and parents have also paid more attention to students’ sleep time, with 98.7 percent of schools asking parents to monitor their children’s sleep and study time.
In April, the ministry advised that primary school students should go to bed before 9:20 pm, middle school students before 10 pm and high school students before 11 pm. Students should go to bed at the recommended times, even if they have not finished their homework. Schools should control the amount of homework assigned to students to make sure primary school students can finish all their written homework at school and secondary school students can finish most of their homework on campus. Students in primary and secondary are prevented from bringing smartphones to class, the ministry said. Almost all schools no longer assign homework via smartphones and students do not need to finish their homework digitally, he added.
“Homework, after-school tutoring courses and online games should all take second place to ensure students can get enough sleep. And in fact, from our survey, many parents hold a positive attitude towards these.” Lyu said.
Zhang Xiu, mother of a primary school student in Beijing, said “Thanks to this, my daughter can sleep more than nine hours a night, as the school has reduced the amount of her homework. I believe a healthy body is more important than academic achievement.”
While tough measures have been taken to limit the amount of time young students can spend playing online games to three hours a week, the students might waste time on short video platforms and parents need to act to stop this, Lyu added.
32. Which of the measures can help young students get enough nightly sleep
A. Force young students to go to bed before 9:20 pm.
B. Control the amount of homework assigned to students.
C. Prevent students from bringing smartphones to class.
D. Forbid teachers from assigning homework digitally.
33. Why are Zhang Xiu’s remarks quoted in the passage
A. To support Lyu’s viewpoint. B. To state the facts.
C. To describe the situation. D. To draw a conclusion.
34. In the fifth paragraph, “take second place” can be replaced by “_________”.
A. be totally banned B. be less important C. happen for the second time D. be far superior
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The present measures against online games are not tough enough.
B. Young students can only spend three hours a week on online games.
C. Students themselves cannot control their time spent on short videos.
D. Short video apps are definitely more attractive than online games.
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。
Establishing cell phone rules for teens can be a little tricky. Without clear guidelines, many teens struggle to handle the responsibility of owning a smartphone. 36
Follow School Rules
37 Investigate the policy at your child school and make it clear that you expect them to follow the school’s rules. If your teen gets in trouble at school for breaking cell phone rules, support the school’s discipline policy. Your teen also needs to learn to honor the cell phone policy of future employers or college professors. It’s an important life lesson.
No Cell Phones during Family Time
Make it clear that during family activities, cell phone use is prohibited. 38 Whether you’re visiting with extended family, you’re playing a game of catch or you’re having dinner with your parents, discourage bad cell phone habits, like ignoring family members to text someone who isn’t present.
39
Replying to text messages or keeping up with social media can be a huge distraction for teens who are trying to study. Set limits on cellphone use during homework time, especially if your teen’s grades are suffering.
No Cell Phone Use Overnight
Teens who keep their phones in their rooms at night are likely to respond to text messages or social media updates in the middle of the night, which affects their sleep. Establish a rule that clearly states what time the phone must be turned off in the evening. 40
A. No Cell Phone at the Dinner Table
B. No Cell Phone during Homework Time
C. Each school makes its own cellphone policies.
D. Teach your child some appropriate cell phone skills.
E. Stress the importance of interacting with one another in person.
F. Then, charge the phone in a comm area of the home, such as in the kitchen.
G. So it’s important to establish rules that will help your teen make healthy choices.
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。
“Can you perform a song for us next week ” my music teacher asked me after class.
“Of course!” I said. The idea, though, made me 41 . I hadn’t performed in front of others for a long while.
Music had always brought me peace. 42 , six months ago, after a change in thyroid medication (甲状腺药物), I could 43 find joy in anything. I lost my energy and cried often. My piano sat untouched. I 44 my 16-year-old brother, and when he asked me why I didn’t play with him anymore, I 45 to make a change. My doctor took me off the medication, and I changed my 46 . I exercised and changed my diet. Soon I 47 playing the piano and singing at home.
The big day came. I sat at the piano and lifted my hands to the keys. 48 I was paralyzed (不知所措) with doubt—there was no way I could do this. A hand on my shoulder, warm and comforting, eased my 49 . My teacher must have seen my anxiety and come to 50 me. I turned to 51 her. No one was there, yet the steady weight of a(n) 52 hand remained, giving me 53 .
I took a deep breath and began to 54 . As the last notes faded, I felt renewed. Applause followed me back to my seat—though I didn’t deserve all the 55 . My performance hadn’t been a solo but a duet (二重奏).
41. A. confused B. curious C. generous D. anxious
42. A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
43. A. no wonder B. no longer C. by accident D. on purpose
44. A. reminded B. calmed C. ignored D. taught
45. A. failed B. hesitated C. forgot D. promised
46. A. lifestyle B. interest C. information D. duty
47. A. talked of B. returned to C. going for D. taking on
48. A. Basically B. Obviously C. Suddenly D. Finally
49. A. beliefs B. complaints C. worries D. regrets
50. A. attend B. comfort C. upset D. admire
51. A. refuse B. help C. drive D. thank
52. A. invisible B. injured C. similar D. senseless
53. A. knowledge B. promotion C. confidence D. freedom
54. A. wave B. play C. rest D. cry
55. A. credit B. fun C. practice D. work
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。
Resilience is thought of as the ability to bear difficult and painful circumstances. It is what makes the difference between a person who gives up in 56 face of adversity and a person who somehow makes it through. Sometimes, we may not even realize how resilient we are until something 57 (unbelievable) disastrous happens in our lives.
Sometimes, when the worst happens, we blame everyone and everything around us—but ourselves—for 58 (we) misfortune. Other times, the worst happens, and we come out on the other side 59 (realize) that, “Hey, if I can get through that, I can get through anything.” In this way, we realize that we are. in fact, 60 (strong) than we knew. When disaster happens in our lives, we should allow ourselves 61 (feel) the emotional pain without letting it swallow us up.
When emotional pain and disaster spread through the soul fully, we run the risk 62 this pain becoming a long-term aspect of our identities, as a result of 63 we begin to see the pain as part of “who we are”. However, we are not the pain or the loss—we experience pain and loss. The beginning of the path towards building and increasing emotional resilience 64 (lie) in separating disaster and pain from who you are into something that you have witnessed, experienced, and ultimately learned valuable 65 (lesson) from.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部正举办以“科技进步（The Progress of Science Technology）”为主题的征文活动。请用英语写一篇短文并投稿。
内容包括：
1.科技进步带来了哪些好的以及坏的影响？
2.我们对于科技进步应该持有的正确态度。
注意：
1.词数要求：80左右；
2.答题卡上的标题不记入词数。
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was pouring outside. We all stood there, inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others annoyed, because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing happily so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome relief from the worries of my day.
Then came the little angel. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence. Her voice was so sweet that it broke the sleepy atmosphere we were all caught in. “Mom, let’s run through the rain.” she said.
“What No, honey. We’ll wait until it slows down a bit. Otherwise we’ll get wet.” Mom replied.
“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she pulled at her Mom’s arm.
“This morning When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet ”
“Don’t you remember When you were taking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ‘If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!’”
Para 1: The entire crowd stopped dead silent.
Para 2: We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as the girl and her Mom rushed past the cars.
2021—2022学年度衡阳市高一年级质量检测（英语卷）
参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
01-05: CCCBB 06-10: CBBCC 11-15: BACAC 16-20: CCACB
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）
21-23: BAD 24-27: CBDC 28-31: BABA 32-35: BABC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40: GCEBE
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）
41-45: DCBCD 46-50: ABCCB 51-55: DACBA
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. the 57. unbelievably 58. our 59. realizing 60. stronger 61. to feel 62. of 63. which
64. lies 65. lessons
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Possible version:
The Progress of Science and Technology
It’s true that great progress of science and technology have brought great changes to our life. First, technology products like computers help us deal with many difficult tasks so we can have more free time. Second, we can enjoy better food, clothing, housing, transport as well as healthcare. Besides, the progress of science and technology makes it possible for us to explore the unknown.
The benefits of science and technology can be seen almost everywhere. We should never stop developing it, but meanwhile we have to make good use of this double-edged sword and never let it harm our society. (103 words)
第二节
【参考范文】
Paragraph 1: The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn’t hear anything but the rain. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Most people would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what the girl said. But this was a moment of encouragement in a young child’s life. “Honey, you are absolutely right. Let’s run through the rain. If get wet, maybe we just needed washing.” Mom smiled. Then off they ran. (86 words)
Paragraph 2: We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as the girl and her Mom rushed past the cars. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got wet all over but they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did it too. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions like money or even your health, but no one can ever take away your precious memories. So, don’t forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day! (83 words)
听力原文
第一节
Text 1
M: I really like living here in this flat, because it’s so near the center of town.
W: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.
Text 2
M: Would you like to go to the park with me later I’m going to try out my new camera and take some beautiful photos.
W: I’d love to, but I have my biology class this afternoon. Enjoy your new camera.
Text 3
W: This iPad costs four hundred dollars, but I only have three hundred dollars now.
M: Don’t worry. I can lend you the rest.
Text 4
W: The weather is changing so much! One day, it’s hot. The next day, it’s very cold. After that, the strong winds blow ... It’s so confusing!
M: It’s so annoying, because I’m getting sick from it! Pass me the cold medicine.
Text 5
W: Did you take out the rubbish, dear
M: No, I’ll do it in one second. Let me just finish this chapter.
W: OK. Afterwards, we can have some dessert.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
W: So, here we are. It’s time to say goodbye.
M: Not just yet, Mom. We have to unload my bags from the back of the car.
W: I know. Well, I won’t see you for a long time.
M: You’ll see me during the holidays, and I can always catch a bus or a train back home for a quick visit.
W: I suppose so. And I hope you’ll enjoy your university.
M: I will. Don’t worry about me. Let’s get out of the car and get my bags.
W: OK. Your dad and I will miss you so much.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
M: Lucy, I hear you are looking for an apartment. Why do you want to move out of your parents’ house
W: Well, I have just found a new job, and it’s far from my parents’ house. But more importantly, I want to be independent. I’m turning 20 next week, after all.
M: Yeah, I also moved out after graduation. Have you got a particular area in mind
W: Yeah, my company is in the center of the Eastern District, so somewhere nearby would be great.
M: Oh, what a coincidence! My friend Linda is looking to rent her apartment, and it is in the Eastern District. She is going abroad next month.
W: That’s great. Do you have her phone number
M: Yes. I’ll give it to you.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
W: Hi, Dave. Long time no see. Where have you been these days
M: Hi, Jenny. I was in China for two months.
W: Wow! Why did you go there
M: You know I’m interested in Chinese culture, and I’ve been learning Chinese for two years. So I really wanted to visit there.
W: Which cities have you been to before
M: Many cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Suzhou.
W: Wow. So many places. Which one do you like most
M: Um, it’s hard to say. They are all very exciting. If I had to choose one, it would be Chongqing.
W: Why
M: I love the food there, especially the hot pot! It’s spicy but delicious!
W: Have you learned Chinese already It must make things like communicating with the locals a whole lot easier.
M: You’d think, but no. It seems there are lots of different dialects in China. In certain provinces, I can’t even understand what they say.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
W: David, I had a terrible experience this morning. I took a taxi to work, but the taxi driver had little experience. So I got off the taxi after five minutes and walked all the way to work.
M: Oh, that’s too bad! Were you late
W: Yeah. I didn’t get to my office until 8:20 a. m, so I was 20 minutes late.
M: I am never late for work. I often drive to work, and sometimes I take the bus.
W: You drive But parking around here is so expensive.
M: Actually, I drive to work with some of my colleagues, so we can share the cost of gas and parking.
W: Do you think I could share a ride too
M: Unfortunately, we don’t have any more space in the car. Maybe you can get to work by subway. Taking the subway is a bit more expensive than taking the bus, but it’s totally worth it.
W: I see. Thank you for your suggestion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
Good evening, everyone. In tonight’s program, let’s get to know an inspiring blind Chinese man named Zhang Hong. He has climbed onto the tallest peak in the world from the southern side. He became the first blind man in Asia and the third in the world to climb Mount Qomolangma. The man completed the 8,849 meter-high Himalayan achievement on May 24, 2021 along with three guides. And then he returned to the base camp three days later. Zhang was born in southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing. He lost his sight at the age of 21 due to some kind of disease. He was inspired by Erik Weihenmayer, a blind American mountaineer who climbed onto the tallest peak of Qomolangma in 2001. Zhang began training under the guidance of a mountain guide friend. He was still very scared while climbing. Because he couldn’t see where he was walking, and he couldn’t find his center of gravity, so sometimes he could fall. Zhang said, “I kept thinking even though it was hard, I had to face those difficulties and dangers. No matter if you’re disabled or normal, whether you have lost your eyesight or you have no legs or hands, it doesn’t matter as long as you have a strong mind. You can always complete a thing that other people say you can’t. And this is the meaning of climbing.”