1、第二部分：知识运用(共两节，45分) 第一节 单项填空(共15小题；每小题l分，共15分) 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Excuse me. I want to buy some milk, but I cant find a supermarket.I know _ nearby. Come on, Ill show you.A. oneB. some C. thatD. any22. After graduation, Id like to find a job _ I can use what I have learn
2、t at school.A. whoseB. which C. whereD. that 23. We all believe that the project, if _ according to plan, will definitely work out well. A. carrying outB. being carried outC. carried out D. to be carried out【答案】C 【解析】 试题分析：考查非谓语动词。句意:我们有信心，如果根据计划执行，这个项目会成功的，一个句子中有且只能有一个谓语动词，这个句子有have了，have就是谓语动词，所以后
3、面就不能有谓语动词了，应用非谓语动词。根据句意选C项。 考点 : 考查非谓语动词 24. The girl was very naughty. She hid her mothers wallet without anyone _ where it was. A. knows B. knew C. known D. knowing 25. Would you please keep silent? The weather report _ and I want to listen.A. is broadcast B. is being broadcastC. has been broadcas
4、t D. had been broadcast26. Have you been to the United States?Yes, only once. I _ there only for seven days.A. have stayed B. was staying C. stayed D. had stayed【答案】C 【解析】 试题分析：考查动词的时态。据句子 Have you been to the United States? Yes, only once.我去过美国，但已经回来，所以I _ there only for seven days是过去的事，所以应用一般过去时态，
5、故选C项。 考点 : 考查动词的时态 27. Many people cant learn any lessons from the mistakes theyve made _ they get hurt somehow.A. whether B.as C. if D. unless【答案】D 【解析】 试题分析： 考查连词辨析。A. whether是否；B.as因为；C. if 如果；D. unless除非；句意：如果不遇到挫折，许多人不会从他们所犯的错误中吸取教训 ，根据句意选D项。 考点 : 考查连词辨析 28. We _ the difficulty together, but wh
6、y didnt you tell me?A. should face B. might face C. could have faced D. must have faced29. If he _ my advice, he wouldnt have lost his job. A. followed B. had followed C. should follow D. would follow30. Did you tell Mother you have passed the exam? Oh, I forgot. I _ her now.A. will call B. will be
7、calling C. am calling D. am to call【答案】 A 【解析】 试题分析： 考查情态动词。句意是：你告诉Rose关于考试的事了吗？-哦，我忘了，我现在就打电话给她。这里用will表示临时决定，故选A项。 考点 : 考查情态动词 31. Hearing this, tears came to my eyes as I realized _ a fool I had been to judge him to be honest.A. how B. that C. what D. why 32. I think _ music may clear your mind a
8、nd reduce pressure. A. listen to B. listening to C. listened to D. listens to【答案】B 【解析】 试题分析：考查非谓语动词。句意：我认为听音乐能清醒头脑和减轻压力。动名词做主语listening tomusic，故选B项。 考点 : 考查非谓语动词 33. We wont start the work until all the preparations _.A. are being made B. will be made C. have been made D. had been made 34. The fac
9、tory used 65% of the raw materials, the rest of which _ saved for other purposes. A. is B. are C. was D. were【答案】D 【解析】 试题分析：考查主谓一致。Which指代先行词materials，当the rest在句中作主语时，谓语动词的单复数取决于后面的名词，如果是名词是不可数名词，用单数。如果是可数名词复数，谓语动词用复数形式。本句中的materials是可数名词复数形式，故选D项。 考点 : 考查主谓一致 35. There is _ Liu Chang in our class
10、, but Im afraid he isnt _ one you want.A. the, a B. a, the C. a, / D. the, the 第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题l.5分，共30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salomes _36_ fil
11、led the room and brought the theater to life. I was so _37_ that I decided to write an article about her.I _38_ Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She _39_ and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was
12、scared out of my mind. I _40_ I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadnt even written a grocery list. I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there _41_, taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me” I soon realized that _42_ Salome Bey was one thing, but wr
13、iting a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The _43_ was almost unbearable. I struggled for days _44_ draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.It didnt take long. My manuscript _45_. How stupid of me! I thought. How could
14、I _46_ in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldnt _47_ the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer. Five years later, I was moving to California. While _48_ my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editors letter in _49_:D
15、ear Ms Profit,Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some _50_ materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to _51_ your story soon.Shocked, it took me a long time to _52_. Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having
16、my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of _53_ writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this _54_, I learned a very important lesson: You cant _55_ to doubt yourself. 【小题1】A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile【小题2】A. proud B. active C. satisfied D
17、. moved 【小题3】A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed【小题4】A. agreed B. refused C. hesitated D. paused【小题5】A. admitted B. discovered C. explained D. knew 【小题6】A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly【小题7】A. blaming B. fooling C. inviting D. urging【小题8】A. hardship B. failure C. commentD
18、. pressure 【小题9】A. with B. by C. on D. in【小题10】A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved【小题11】A. compare B. struggle C. survive D. compete 【小题12】A. ignore B. deliver C. face D. receive【小题13】A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving【小题14】A. disbelief B. anxietyC. horror D. panic【小题15】A
19、. subjective B. relevant C. private D. reliable【小题16】A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. assess【小题17】A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate 【小题18】A. constant B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable 【小题19】A. experience B. success C. benefit D. accident【小题20】A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. prete
20、nd【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】C 【小题4】A 【小题5】 D 【小题6】C 【小题7】B 【小题8】D 【小题9】A 【小题10】B 【小题11】D 【小题12】C 【小题13】C 【小题14】A 【小题15】B 【小题16】C 【小题17】A 【小题18】D 【小题19】A 【小题20】B 【解析】试题分析：作者通过自己的第一次写作经历，认识到我们不能对自己不自信，怀疑自己会付出代价的。【小题1】B考查名词辨析。Joy欢乐；voice声音；speech演讲；smile微笑。前面提到Salome Bey的歌曲，故在此应是她的声音充满我的房间。故选B。【小题2】D考查形容词
21、辨析。Proud骄傲的；active积极的；satisfied感到满意的；moved感动的。根据前面作者认为Salome Bey的歌声打动人心的，此处应是作者被打动，想要给她写文章。故选D。【小题3】C考查动词辨析。Visited拜访；emailed给.发邮件；phoned给.打电话；interviewed会见。根据后面“hung up”挂断，可知是作者给Salome打电话。故选C。【小题4】A考查动词辨析。Agreed同意；refused拒绝；hesitated犹豫；paused停顿。根据后面让作者到她的工作室见面可知Salome同意接受采访。故选A。【小题5】B考查动词辨析。 Replie
22、d回答；discovered发现；explained解释；knew知道。根据后面内容可知作者知道自己撒谎了，因为他不是作家，从没写过任何东西。故选D。【小题6】C考查副词辨析。Seriously认真地；patiently耐心地；nervously紧张地；quietly安静地。根据上文提到作者从未写过任何东西，他只是大一新生，常理可知此时应该是非常紧张的。故选C。【小题13】C考查动词辨析。Decorating装饰；repairing修复；cleaning清理；leaving离开。根据常理可知要搬家之前都要先清理房子。故选C。【小题14】A考查名词辨析。Surprise吃惊；anxiety焦虑；
23、horror恐惧；trouble麻烦。根据下文中信的内容可知杂志社是想要采用作者的稿件的，这让作者很吃惊。故选A。【小题15】B考查形容词辨析。Subjective主观的；detailed详细的；private私人的；complex复杂的。根据常识可知添加的是细节材料。故选B。【小题16】C考查动词辨析。Broadcast广播；create创造；publish公布；assess评定。根据句意是请尽快寄回，我们想要出版你的故事。故选C。【小题17】A考查动词辨析。Recover恢复；prepare准备；escape逃避；concentrate集中。根据常识可知，这种震惊需要一段时间恢复。故选A。
24、【小题18】D考查形容词辨析。Energetic精力充沛的；endless无止境的；typical典型的；enjoyable快乐的。根据句意可知作者不仅失去了五百美元的钱财，还失去了写作的乐趣。故选D。【小题19】A 考查名词辨析。Experience经历；success成功；benefit利益；accident意外。根据句意：回首这段经历，我学到重要一课。Experience经历更符合语境。故选A。【小题20】B考查动词辨析。Attempt尝试；afford负担得起；expect期望；Pretend假装。根据句意：你不能怀疑自己。接在 can， could 或 be able to 后担负得
25、起(损失、后果等)；足以；经得起；能受得住，够得上(做某事)。故选B。考点：考查故事类短文第三部分：阅读理解 (共两节，40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADear Michelle,My Dad hates my Mom. He tells me that she is a liar and that I should not trust her. Of course, they are divorced but they have “joint custody” (共同监护). Wha
26、t a joke! I am a 15-year-old girl, my brother is 9, and we have a life of hell, frankly.We live one week on and one week off. This was the “brilliant” idea of both of my parents, which was fair to them but ruining my life. I cannot get away from his voice and his putting my mom down. Sometimes I thi
27、nk about running away. What should I do? A Hopeless Ant Dear Hopeless Ant,First, thank you for trusting me with your problem. If all you said is correct, then there are several things that you can and should do to help yourself, your brother, and oddly enough, your parents.You need a family counselo
28、r. Such a person could listen to each family member alone and then meet together to talk about the situation.If refused, you need to talk to a counselor in your school. You need to be heard, and you need an adult who will listen. A school counselor can organize a meeting with your parents.Perhaps yo
29、u need to write to your mother. Writing things down allows people to go over it more than one time.I cannot imagine that she will stand passively by and do nothing at all to help once she reads how you feel. Your father needs a letter as well. He may not realize the destructive effect that it has on
30、 his children.Lastly, have a plan in mind when all else fails that is not self-destructive. Life passes very quickly, sweet heart, and you will grow up and have your own life.Until then, you need to keep yourself safe. Never doubt that it will get better. Write back and let me know how everything is
31、 going. Michelle【小题1】The Hopeless Ant wrote the letter to _.A. explain her worries B. ask for adviceC. describe her family D. express dissatisfaction【小题2】The Hopeless Ant hated her father because he_.A. often told lies B. divorced her mother C. didnt love his children D. wasnt friendly to her mother
32、【小题3】In which part of a magazine will the text probably appear?A. Life. B. Advertisement. C. Entertainment. D. Education.BWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.A true friendship carries a long history
33、of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably youll have disagreements. And the result can be what you dont want an end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendsh
34、ips can be mended. First, dont let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when youre wrong even if youve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best
35、 if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friends point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem ea
36、sy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture.【小题1】What would be the best title for the text?A. Easy Ways to Make Frie
37、nds B. Ups and Downs in FriendshipC. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship D. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends【小题2】The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _.A. who has been mistaken for another B. who has been blamed unfairlyC. who has treated friends badly D. who has admitt
38、ed his mistakes【小题3】According to the text a friendship can last long only if _.A. we have much in common B. we know our friends mistakesC. we treat our disagreements wisely D. we have known one another for long【小题4】What should we do if we follow the authors second suggestion?A. Stick to our own prin
39、ts of view B. Avoid making mistakesC. Make an apology first D. Change our lifestyles【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】C【解析】试题分析: 本文主要讲述友谊越深厚，就越可能有分歧，如何去挽救处于崩溃边缘的友谊【小题1】C主旨题：本文主要讲述如何去挽救处于崩溃边缘的友谊，故选C项。【小题2】B猜词题：根据划线部分的下一句“When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong.”可知你道歉的时候
40、，会给对方一个机会去承认自己的错误，由此可知，先道歉的这个人并不是犯错的人，应该是被冤枉的人，因此 B 项为正确选项【小题3】C细节题：根据第三段第三句“Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open.”可知如果大家能把分歧坦白地讲出来，还是能够互相原谅，挽救这段友谊的，故 C 项为正确选项【小题4】C细节题：根据第三段的第四及第六句“Second, apologize when youre wrong.takes the lead and apologizes.”可知我们应学会首先道
41、歉，故 C 项为正确选项考点：考查人生百味类短文CCan dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the
42、 dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasnt all sweetness and ligh
43、t. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while
44、a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each others language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk dog, and dogs can learn how to talk cat.Whats interesting is that bo
45、th cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn how to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each others presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each othe
46、r nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets-to people who dont get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superp
47、owers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.【小题1】 The underlined word “swimmingly” in Para.1 probably means _.A. early B. sweetly C. quickly D. carefully【小题2】Some cats and dogs may fight when _.A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from each otherC. th
48、ey are introduced at an early age D. they misunderstood each others signals【小题3】It is suggested in Para.4 that cats and dogs _.A. have common interests B. have a common body language C. are less different than we thought D. are less intelligent than we expected【小题4】What can we human beings learn fro
49、m cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmony. B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals. D. We should learn more body languages.【小题2】D细节题。根据第二段第3行One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite.说明猫和狗不能好好相处的原因是他们的肢体信号所表达的意
50、思是相反的，会引起对方的误解，故选D项。【小题3】C推理题。根据第4段They can learn how to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected.说明猫和狗身上的差别要比我们预料的要少，共同点比预料的要多，故C项内容正确【小题4】A推理题。根据文章最后一行If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.说明如果猫和
51、狗都能和平相处，那么我们人类更应该和谐的生活在一起。故A正确。考点：调查报告类阅读DWhy texting harms your IQThe regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking marijuana (大麻). That is the statement of researchers who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking f
52、or electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off the users IQ. This rate of decline in intelligence compares unfavorably with the four-point drop in IQ associated with smoking marijuana, according to British researchers, who have described the phenomenon of improved stupidity as “infoma
53、nia”. The research conducted by Hewlett Packard, the technology company, has concluded that it is mainly a problem for adult workers, especially men. It is concluded that too much use of modern technology can damage a persons mind. It can cause a constant distraction of “always on” technology when e
54、mployees should be concentrating on what they are paid to do. Infomania means that they lose concentration as their minds remain fixed in an almost permanent state of readiness to react to technology instead of focusing on the task in hand. The report also added that, in a long term, the brain will
55、be considerably shaped by what we do to it and by the experience of daily life. At a microcellular level, the complex networks of nerve cells that make up parts of the brain actually change in response to certain experiences. Too much use of modern technology can be damaging not only to a persons mi
56、nd, but to their social relationship. 1100 adults were interviewed during the research. More than 62 per cent of them admitted that they were addicted to checking their e-mails and text messages so often that they scrutinized work-related ones even when at home or on holiday. Half said that they alw
57、ays responded immediately to an email and will even interrupt a meeting to do so. It is concluded that infomania is increasing stress and anxiety and affecting ones characteristics. Nine out of ten thought that colleagues who answered e-mails or messages during a face-to-face meeting were extremely
58、rude. The effects on IQ were studied by Dr. Glenn Wilson, a psychologist at University of London. “This is a very real and widespread phenomenon,” he said. “We have found that infomania will damage a workers performance by reducing their mental sharpness and changing their social life. Companies sho
59、uld encourage a more balanced and appropriate way of working.” 【小题1】We can learn from the passage that “infomania” _.A. has a positive influence on ones IQB. results in the change of part of the brainC. lies in the problem of lack of concentrationD. is caused by too much use of modern technology【小题2
60、】The research mentioned in the passage is most probably about _. A. the important function of advanced technologyB. the damage to ones brain done by unhealthy habitsC. the relevance between IQ and use of modern technologyD. the relationship between intelligence and working effectiveness【小题3】The unde
61、rlined word “scrutinized” probably means “_”. A. examined carefully B. copied patiently C. corrected quickly D. admitted freely【小题4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?P 1CPSp 1Sp 2CP 2P 2Sp 2Sp 1CP 1CPA B. P 1CPSp 2CSp 1Sp 2P 2Sp 1P 1CPCP 2P 3C DCP: Central Point P: Point Sp:
62、Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】B第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Making Peace with Your ParentsAs a teen, youre going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. 71 Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the wor
63、ld in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts cant be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards m
64、aking home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents. For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted, or hungry. A good time to talk is when youre all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, youd better
65、 calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation - for now. 72 Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that youre listening. 73 Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others feelings can disagr
66、ee without things getting ugly. 74 How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say youre going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-makerstheyre interesting people w
67、ho like to watch movies, and go shoppingjust like their teenagers!What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? 75 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear. Remember you can only change your own beh
68、avior; your parents are the only ones who can change theirs. A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if youre not on the same page.B. You can pick it up again when everyones more relaxed.C. And then youll be able to accept what your parents say. D. Faced with the challenge, children dont k
69、now what to do.E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.G. You may consider seeking outside help.【答案】【小题1】F【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】E【小题5】G【解析】试题分析：本文论述了十几岁的年轻人，有了更多的欲望，想自己独立
70、，必然和父母有分歧，本文给出了一些如何和父母和平相处建议。【小题1】F根据Your interests are expanding.可知兴趣多了，自己的控制欲在增长，故选 F【小题2】B根据A good time to talk is when youre all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, youd better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation - for now.暂停争论，冷静下来，就必须再
71、找其他的时间交流，故选B。【小题3】A根据Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that youre listening.把父母说的话再重复一下，父母就会再考虑一下自己的做法，故选A。【小题4】E根据How do you build trust? 上下文的语意一致性，故选E。【小题5】G根据You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.上下文的语意一
72、致性，故选G考点：日常生活类阅读。第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节 （15分）假设你是英语科代表，请根据以下提示，通知你班美国学生参加学校为交换生举办的一次讲座。1、时间：周三下午4点；2、地点：图书馆；3、内容：我校历史张老师讲授中国传统节日；4、 提示：准时到场；做好记录; 欢迎提问。注意：1、词数不少于50； 2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Boys and girls,May I have your attention, please? Thats all. Thank you!【答案】Boys and girls,May I have
73、 your attention, please? I have something to tell you. There will be alecture in our library, at 4:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Our history teacher Mr. Zhang will be invited to talk about Chinese traditional festivals. Im sure youll learn more about Chinese culture and customs. Please be present on ti
74、me and you might take a notebook and a pen with you. After the lecture, you are welcome to ask questions and Im sure Mr. Zhang will be glad to communicate with you.Thats all. Thank you.第二节情景作文（20分） 假设你是红星中学高三（1）的学生李华，为校刊英语园地写一篇题为“An Unforgettable Hike”的英文稿件。请根据以下四幅图的信息，叙述上周五你们学校组织的20公里远足活动的全过程。注意：1、
75、文章的开头已为你写好。 2、词数不少于60。An Unforgettable HikeWe took a 20-kilometer hike last Friday, and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since high school. 【答案】We took a 20-kilometer hike last Friday, and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since high school. Early in the morn
76、ing, we got together and set out on foot. All of us carried backpacks with water and food. At the beginning, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great time. Gradually we started to sweat a lot. Some of us became out of breath and some fell behind, but we encouraged each other to keep going. W
77、e kept at walking and walking. We just made it to school before one of my classmates fell down. All of us ran up to help her, having no time to attend to our tiredness. After another hour, we finally managed to walk back to school. We were so pleased and proud, cheering and hugging each other. We took photos to record the exciting moment. What an unforgettable experience! Its more than a hike. Its a journey of hard work and challenge, in which