吉林省普通学校2022-2023学年高一下学期6月测试
英 语
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本卷命题范围：人教版必修第一册至必修第三册Unit 4。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分 7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
What will the woman fetch
A. A carrot. B. A hat. C. A rabbit.
What does Ann think of biking to work
It’s tiring.
It’s environment-friendly.
It’s comfortable.
How will Eddy spend his holiday
Going on a trip.
Learning to dance.
Staying with his grandparents.
Where is probably the woman now
In the living room.
In the bedroom.
In the kitchen.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
The reasons why Juno quit.
The woman’s company.
The man’s boss.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
How does the woman feel about the ending of the movie
A. Bored. B. Puzzled. C. Satisfied.
What does the woman want to do next
Dine with the man.
Play basketball.
Pick a wedding gift.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
Who will go to the park with the man
A. The woman. B. Andy. C. George.
Why did Jessica go to the airport
To pick up her friend.
To catch her flight.
To see someone off.
What is the weather like today
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
Where does the conversation take place
On the phone.
In a language center.
At the woman’s home.
How many courses does the woman mention
A. 6. B. 5. C. 4.
Which course will Amy take
A. Magic English. B. Magic Growth. C. Magic Conversation.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
What time is it now
A. 7:30 a.m. B. 8:00 a.m. C. 8:30 a.m.
What did Eric do last night
He worked overtime.
He looked after his nephew.
He went to a party.
What does the woman ask Eric to buy
A. Candles. B. Chocolate. C. Balloons.
How will Eric go to the supermarket
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
How were the elephants prevented from escaping
By holding them with chains.
By tying a rope to one of their legs.
By keeping them in cages.
Why did the gentleman talk with a trainer
To remove his confusion.
To learn how to train animals.
To know about the camp.
What does the speaker try to tell people
It’s important to learn from successful people.
The most difficult thing in life is to know oneself.
People should believe in themselves in pursuing dreams.
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
Themysteriousworld is where you can explore unknown and most interesting facts about living planet, universe and lifestyle of people. We tried our best to cover all possible information about a particular subject within the posts on our site online. Here are some top unmissable festivals in the world.
Rio Carnival, Brazil
It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter. Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colorful eye-catching costumes and live music.
Holi Festival, India
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colors”. It is a sign of the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and the arrival of spring. Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing colored powder and water at each other.
St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland
Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick. Since 1996, an entire festival of parades, fireworks as well as food and drinks has
surrounded the celebration. Enjoy traditional song and dance, watch musical street theater shows and get decorated in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.
Burning Man Festival, United States
As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. Tickets to Burning Man are not cheap. But once you’re there, you will surely have an unforgettable experience. The main event is burning a giant wooden statue on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.
21. Which festival lasts the longest in celebration
A. Rio Carnival. B. Burning Man Festival.
B. C. St. Patrick’s Day. D.Holi Festival.
What do the festivals have in common
There is no need to buy tickets.
People are all dressed in traditional clothes.
They center on specific traditions of a religion.
Dance is a generally accepted way to celebrate.
Where is the text probably from
A. A guidebook. B. A newspaper.
C. A website. D. A travel brochure.
B
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a way of editing genes (基因), which offers the promise of one day curing inherited (遗传的)diseases. Working on opposite sides of
the Atlantic, French woman Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna came up with
a method known as CRISPR-Cas9 that can be used to change the DNA of animals and plants.
It was the first time two women had won the chemistry Nobel together—adding to the small
number of female winners in the sciences, where women have long received less recognition for their work than men. The scientists’ work allows researchers to precisely edit specific genes to remove errors that lead to disease.
“There is great power in this genetic tool, which affects us all,” said Claes Gustafsson, chair of the
Nobel Committee for Chemistry, “It has not only made huge progress in basic science, but also led to advances in new medical treatments.”
Charpentier, 53, spoke of the shock of winning. “Strangely enough I was told a number of times
that I’d win, but when it happens you’re very surprised. And I wish that this will provide a positive message to young girls who would like to follow the path of science.”
Doudna told The Associated Press, “I actually just found out I’m in shock. And my greatest hope
is that it’s used for good, to uncover new mysteries in biology and to benefit humankind.”
The Broad Institute at Harvard and MIT have been in a long court fight over patents (专利)on CRISPR technology, and many other scientists did important work on it, but Doudna and Charpentier have been most consistently (一致地)honored with prizes for turning it into an easily usable tool.
What do we know about the two scientists from the first two paragraphs
A. They provide a new way to edit genes. B. They work harder than other females.
C. They both work in America. D. They are the first women to win the Nobel Prize.
What is Claes Gustafsson’s attitude towards the genetic tool
A. Doubtful. B. Indifferent. C. Dissatisfied. D. Supportive.
What did Charpentier and Doudna think of their winning the prize
A. They didn’t deserve the honor. B. They thought it good for them.
C. They were both surprised at it. D. They would be examples to young girls.
What is the text mainly about
Two Nobel Prize winners surprise the world.
Two scientists win the Nobel Prize for gene-editing discovery.
There is research for developing a way of editing genes.
Female scientists do better than male scientists.
C
If you picnic in a Texas park, chances are you’ll encounter fire ants — a kind of pest that can deliver painful bites. This invasive (入侵的) species, like many others, is not only annoying but also
destructive.
An invasive species is any kind of living thing that isn’t native to an ecosystem and causes harm. Sometimes non-native species are imported by accident, like in the 1930s when ships from South
America inadvertently took fire ants to North America. Other times non-native species are imported deliberately. Some types of Asian fish that were originally imported to the U.S. from China to clean fish farms escaped and entered rivers. Green iguanas were brought to China, as pets, but irresponsible owners released them.
Non-native species have even been imported for emotional reasons. A man once released dozens
of European starlings ( 八 哥 ) in New York in an effort to bring all the birds mentioned in
Shakespeare’s writings to America. Today, millions of starlings cause over $800 million in damage to U.S. agriculture every year. Invasive species’ global economic influence is also enormous. The U.S. government assesses that invasive species cost the American economy over $120 billion every year.
Invasive species can damage their host habitats by unbalancing local ecosystems. They often lack
natural enemies in their new environment and out-compete native species for food and other resources. They also might feed on local species. Invasive species can also carry diseases for which local species have no immunity (免疫力). This can result in the loss of an entire native species.
Invasive species are among the leading threats to native wildlife. About 42% of threatened or
endangered species are at risk due to invasive species. Unless people take serious action, the economic and environmental costs of invasive species will become disastrous.
What does the underlined word “inadvertently” mean in paragraph 2
A.Unexpectedly. B. Regularly.
C. Temporarily. D. Separately.
Why did the man bring starlings to America
To raise them as pets.
To satisfy his wish.
To copy Shakespeare’s behavior.
To do agricultural experiments.
What consequence do invasive species bring
A. Food shortage for native people.
B.Economic and environmental problems.
Serious economic imbalance.
Dangerous diseases for humans.
Which of the following could be the best title for the text
Wildlife Conservation
Protecting Native Species
Our Unwelcome Guests
Environmental Protection Measures
D
Have your ever imagined a robot doing homework for you This has become a reality due to the coming of ChatGPT. But teachers at UK universities have been asked to rethink about the way to assess (评价) their courses because students are already using a powerful new AI tool capable of
producing high-quality essays (论文).
ChatGPT, the latest chat robot, has only been publicly available for weeks, but has already caused concerns about the possibility of academic (学术的) dishonesty and questions about the acceptability of the essay as a future form of assessment. Working groups have been set up in university departments to meet this challenge.
Experts admit feeling both excited and alarmed. Dr Thomas Lancaster, a computer scientist
working at Imperial College London, best known for his research into academic honesty, said ChatGPT was in many ways a game changer. He explains, “It’s certainly a major turning point in education where universities have to make big changes. They have to adapt sooner rather than later.”
There are signs of Australian universities to have a return to greater use of in-person exams to try
to protect the fairness of assessment. Lancaster said, however, a total return to exams was not the answer, suggesting instead the use of giving a formal talk to enable students to show their understanding of a subject.
Michael Webb, director of technology and analytics at Jisc, which provides network and IT
services to higher education, agreed. He said, “The immediate reaction might be to avoid these tools in order to stop students cheating, but that’s not advisable. We should not simply regard them as spelling or grammar checkers, but technology that can make everyone’s life easier.”
“We don’t need to go back to in-person exams: This is a great opportunity for the schools to
explore new assessment methods that measure learners on critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning skills rather than essay-writing abilities.”
Why do the UK teachers have to rethink about the way of assessment
Because ChatGPT increases the possibility of academic dishonesty
Because ChatGPT doesn’t do well in academic assessment.
Because essays will not be accepted as a future form of assessment.
.Because their students fail in producing quality essays.
What is the suggestion given by Dr Thomas Lancaster
Changing the way ChatGPT works.
Doing research on academic honesty.
Testing students with spoken reports.
Returning to previous in-person exams.
What can we infer about Michael Webb from the last two paragraphs
He is concerned about the way students use ChatGPT.
He advises students not to use ChatGPT in writing essays.
He is impressed with ChatGPT’s grammar checking function.
He expects schools to explore better ways to assess students fully.
What is the text mainly about
A big advance in AI technology.
A problem facing college educators.
ChatGPT as an effective tool for academic assessment.
A challenge to academic assessment from ChatGPT.
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。
Group discussions are a great way to get things done. You can explore a topic, come up with a
plan of action, or solve an issue, just to name a few. ____36____ Don’t worry. Here are some tips for you.
Allow everyone to introduce themselves. To start a group discussion, you will want to make sure
everyone is comfortable. A good way to break the ice is to let everyone introduce themselves. Then,
for a classroom setting, what could be a better icebreaker activity ____37____
Establish some ground rules. Before launching into the discussion, make sure everyone knows the rules of conduct. Rules can be established as needed. Here are some general ones. Advise everyone to treat one another with respect. ____38____ Remind everyone to be aware of time. Encourage people to consider their comments seriously, and to avoid becoming defensive if someone disagrees.
Explain the topic. ____39____ Even if the participants know what that topic is, give them a quick
refresher before the discussion begins. You can introduce the topic by asking questions. You can also quickly introduce the idea. Say something like, “ As you know, today in class we’re going to discuss gun control. ”
____40____ You do not want to ask questions with a simple “ yes ” or “ no ” answer, especially
not initially. Your questions should encourage people to share meaningful thoughts and ideas.
Questions can be confusing to the participants. Many participants may not know the answers right
away themselves, so encourage them to think during discussion.
A. Ask open-ended questions to begin. B.Encourage everyone to participate.
Make sure people know not to interrupt.
Usually, a group discussion will be based around a central issue.
Not sure how to get your own group discussion started
F.You may invite each person to share what they have got from the discussion.
G. You could, for example, have everyone share their favorite ice cream flavor.
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。
A sudden illness took away most of Rebecca’s hearing when she was only six years old.
Afterwards, she says her ___41___ went too. Unable to listen, she ___42___ to communicate with the great help of her family and friends. Rebecca felt lonely, but she did not ___43___ herself. She says her biggest concern was ___44___ to live like a normal person. She taught herself to read lips, and
learned to speak confidently without being able to hear herself. ___45___ , she found the right place to
flourish (茁壮成长).
Today, working at the Qetan Sewing Center, Rebecca rediscovered something she greatly ___46___ : a sense of belonging. “The center has a really ___47___ impact on me in terms of being able to meet people. The environment is ___48___ , which helps you move forward,” says Rebecca.
Better still, Rebecca has also found a professional outlet. “I’ve always been ___49___ the arts.
Drawing and logo design are major parts of our work. I ____50____ this very much,” she says.
Rebecca says her ____51____ of self-discovery is not yet over. Every day, she is seeking to
____52____ herself. “Open your mind to the ____53____ . Take notice of the ____54____ that you must take to achieve your goals. Keep an eye on your future.”
The way that Rebecca lives her life demonstrates this idea that you can achieve your goals
___55____ you stay focused.
A. happiness B. fitness C. efforts D. pains
A. struggled B. decided C. refused D. attempted
A. blame B. change C. pity D. fool
A. whether B. how C. why D. where
A.Absolutely B. Immediately C. Naturally D. Eventually
A. tolerated B.considered C. missed D. regretted
A. similar B. positive C. limited D. plain
A. different B. supportive C. clean D. safe
A. interested in B. aware of C. satisfied with D. careful about
A. desire B. secure C. adore D. understand
A. task B. business C. journey D. goal
A. express B.improve C. defend D. reflect
A. truth B. choices C. possibilities D. process
A. conditions B. opinions C. advantages D. actions
A. as long as B. even if C. as if D. as far as
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。
Recently, Liu Genghong, a singer and composer from Taiwan, China, has gained great
____56____ (popular) online. His fitness livestreams (直播) have attracted audiences from across the country, many of ____57____ have been locked indoors for weeks due to COVID-19.
One of the most-watched fitness ____58____ (routine) is set to Herbalist Manual from Jay
Chou’s album. In his livestreams, Liu and his wife always appear ____59____ (energy), friendly and healthy. They exercise and dance to up-beat songs while ____60____ (explain) their move, appealing to more and more people. According to a report, Liu’s workout sessions ____61____ (break) Douyin’s livestream record for 2022 so far, ____62____ his most popular lesson attracting over 44 million live viewers.
____63____ Liu’s dance moves look simple, they are actually quite difficult for some viewers
____64____ (follow). Many netizens even joked that the 49-year-old was facing a contest with Li Jiaqi, _____65_____ (know) as the King of livestreaming, because Li empties our wallet while Liu empties our body!
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是东方中学高一学生李华，你校将于下周六举办“中国传统美食节”。请给你校外籍教师Eric 写一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
活动目的；
活动内容（美食制作、品尝、知识竞赛等）。
3 参考词汇：中国传统美食节 Chinese Gourmet Festival
要求：1. 词数80左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Eric, _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
I have been worrying for weeks now about what to give my mother for Mother's Day. For most people, this is a little problem, solved by the purchase of a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.
For me, however, Mother's Day represents a challenge every year to do the impossible-find a gift that
will make neither Mama nor me feel terrible. Expensive gifts—which Mama thinks costing over $1.98—are out, because they make Mama feel terrible. "This is awful," she says. "I feel just terrible. You
shouldn't have spent the money on me. "Inexpensive presents—under $1.98—please Mama, but they
make me feel terrible.
There is always the danger that a gift given to Mama will be given back to the giver. If I buy her
something wearable, she thinks immediately that it could be let in here, let out there, and it would fit me perfectly. If I give her a plant, she cuts off the top for me to take home and root in a glass of water. If I give her something eatable, she wants me to stay for lunch and eat it.
Papa, a sensible man, long ago stopped trying to shop for Mama. Instead, on Mother's Day, her birthday, and other appropriate occasions, he writes a short poem in which he tells of their meeting, courtship (求婚), and marriage. After nearly 30 years of poems, Papa sometimes worries that the edge of
his poetic inspiration has dulled, but Mama doesn't complain. She comes into the room while he is struggling over a gift poem and says, “It doesn't have to rhyme (押韵) as long as it's from the heart.”
注意：续写词为150左右；
This year, finally, I think I, too, have found a painless gift for Mama. _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Papa, however, decides to express love for Mama orally（口头上地）as a different gift for the special
day.
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参考答案参考答案：
听力： 1—5 ABACA 6—10 CAACB 11—15 BCBCB 16—20 ABBAC
阅读理解 21---23BDC 24---27ADCB 28--31 ABBC 32--35ACDD
七选五 36. E 37. G 38. C 39. D 40. A
完型填空
41. A 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. B 49. A 50. C
51. D 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. A
语法填空
popularity 37. whom 38. routines 39. energetic 40. explaining
41. have broken 42. with 43. Although/Though/While 44. to follow 45. known
写作第一节
Dear Eric,
In order to promote Chinese traditional food, a Chinese Gourmet Festival is scheduled to be held next Saturday in our school. I am writing to invite you to join us for it.
The festival will include many activities. We’ll invite some people to show us how to make
dumplings, Zongzi, spring rolls and other Chinese traditional food, and we’ll have the chance to make the food with our own hands! After that, we’ll enjoy the delicious food together. Finally, there is a food knowledge competition, where they’ll be rewarded if participants win the place.
Since you are crazy about Chinese traditional food, I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Possible version
This year, finally, I think I, too, have found a painless gift for Mama. I am going to write her an article, recording our past days. As a daughter and writer, I feel surprised and ashamed that I should never write anything for my Mama! Better late than never. I decide to take action immediately and devote several nights to making the gift—a long essay, filled with ordinary but warm stories happening in my family and my grateful love for my mum.
Papa, however, decides to express love for Mama orally as a different gift for the special day.
Papa tells me secretly, “Love is to express, not just write down. I have written numerous poems to you Mama. It’s time to sing my love out.” Mother’s Day came finally. I read that article aloud, and I could
feel Mama’s joy. Then with the music, Papa began to sing. He didn’t sing beautifully but it was a song
from his deep heart. Tears welling up, Mama wept with emotion. Papa is right: love is to express.
录音原文：
Text 1
M: Look! The carrot that acts as the snowman’s nose is missing. Maybe a rabbit ate it.
W: I don’t know. The red Christmas hat is also gone. I’ll get another nose for the snowman, but I
really don’t have any more hats.
Text 2
M: Good morning, Ann. You’ve been cycling to work for a month. Don’t you get tired
W: No. You can have a go. It’s good for the environment.
M: But driving to work is more comfortable for me.
Text 3
W: Eddy, what are you going to do this holiday
M: I’m going to tour around Europe. What’s your plan
W: I plan to visit my grandparents and learn to dance.
Text 4
M: Mom, could you help me look for my toy gun I remember I put it on the sofa in the living room. W: You always put your toys everywhere! Did you check your bedroom I’m busy frying the fish
now.
Text 5
W: Juno said she was preparing for job interviews. Why did she quit her last job
M: She couldn’t stand the dull atmosphere and heavy workload. And her previous boss was too
strict.
W: I see. I remember she also complained about the long distance from her home to that
company.
M: Yes.
Text 6
W: Hey, honey, wake up.⑥The movie was over.
M: Oh, sorry. The plot was so boring that I couldn’t help falling asleep.
W:⑥Well, the ending was exciting—that old lady realized her dream.
M: That’s nice. Maybe I’ll watch it again on my phone after a time.
W:⑦Let’s have a big meal in our favorite French restaurant. I’ve booked a table.
M: But I’m going to play basketball with Wilson later.
W: What Don’t tell me you forgot it’s our wedding anniversary today!
Text 7
M:⑧Do you want to fly a kite with me in the park nearby
W:⑧Of course.⑩It’s a waste of time staying at home on such a fine day!
M: Why not invite Jessica and Andy to join us The more the merrier.
W: ⑨Jessica drove her friend George to the airport just now. George will catch a flight to
Shanghai.
M: Alright, how about Andy
W: Andy was caught in the rain yesterday. He thus is running a fever and has to stay in bed now.
M: Poor Andy. ⑩It seems that we’re the only ones that are lucky enough to enjoy today’s
sunshine.
W: Yes, let’s go.
Text 8
W: Welcome to ABC Language Center. What can I do for you, sir
M: I’m Peter Jones. We spoke on the phone yesterday. I want to sign up for a language course for my
daughter Amy. I’d like to know more about your courses.
W: No problem, Mr. Jones. We offer both online and offline courses. Which one do you prefer
M: Can you tell me the differences
W: The offline courses include Magic Growth and Magic English, which are taught by
teachers in the classroom. The online courses include Free Talk and Magic Conversation. Students can study at home. Native English speakers will teach them online.
M: Well, Amy is six years old and she has never learnt English before. Which course do you
recommend
W: The offline course Magic Growth is suitable for beginners.
M: OK, I’ll choose it. What should I do next
W: Please fill in this form. These are textbooks for your daughter.
Text 9
W: Eric, you’re half an hour late. You were supposed to arrive at my house at 8:00 a.m.
M: Sorry. My sister had to work overtime last night, so she asked me to take care of her son. I
didn’t go to bed until 1:00 a.m. So I got up late.
W: Alright. Let’s prepare for Susan’s birthday party. I’ve already blown up the balloons. I’m going to
bake a chocolate cake.
M: Then I’ll put up the balloons.
W: Fine. Oh my goodness. I forgot to buy candles. Can you go to the supermarket and buy
some
M: OK, but do you have change for four yuan I need to take the bus. I’ve run out of change. And I
didn’t drive here today.
W: You don’t have to take the bus. It’s only ten minutes’ walk from here to the supermarket. M: Okay.
Text 10
M: A gentleman was walking through an elephant camp, and he spotted that the elephants
weren’t being kept in cages or held by the use of chains. The only thing that held them back from escaping the camp was a small piece of rope tied to one of their legs.
As the man gazed upon the elephants, he was completely confused about why the elephants didn’t
just use their strength to break the rope and escape the camp. They could easily have done so, but instead, they didn’t try to at all. Wanting to know the answer, he asked a trainer nearby why
the elephants were just standing there and never tried to escape.
The trainer replied, “When they were very young and much smaller, we used the same size rope to tie them. At that age, it was enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.” The only reason that the elephants weren’t breaking free and escaping from the camp was that over time they adopted the belief that it just wasn’t possible.
No matter how much the world tries to hold you back, always continue with the belief that
what you want to achieve is possible. Believing you can become successful is the most important step in actually achieving it
