《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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After months of setbacks at work, I felt emotionally burnt-out. Deadlines were piling up, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to get ahead. In desperate need of a break, I decided to take a few days off and go hiking in the mountains. I hoped the peaceful surroundings would help me clear my mind and gain some fresh perspectives.
The first day was calm and beautiful, and I felt a bit of relief. But on the second day, things didn't go as planned. I decided to take a challenging trail, hoping it would help me push through my frustrations. I thought that conquering this trail would lift my spirits and allow me to gain clarity. Unfortunately, I got lost. The trail was confusing, and I soon found myself deep in the forest, with no idea how to get back to where I started.
My phone had no signal, and I started to feel overwhelmed. I sat on a rock, feeling as if I was at the end of my rope. My thoughts drifted back to work—how nothing was going right, how I was failing at everything. I was in a bad place, emotionally, and now physically lost in the woods.
Just as I was about to give up, I heard voices. Two hikers, a man and a woman, appeared through the trees. They asked if I needed help, and I explained my situation. Without hesitation, they offered to guide me back to the main trail.
As we walked together, I shared my feelings of frustration with them. They listened patiently and said something that really stuck with me. The woman said, "Sometimes, you have to step back to move forward. Don't be too hard on yourself."
By the time we reached the trail, I felt lighter. I was grateful for their kindness and understanding. Before we parted ways, the man said, "When you're able, remember to help others who feel lost."
I realized then how important it is to offer a helping hand when someone needs it. I'm thankful for meeting these two strangers, and I promised myself I'd do the same for others in the future.
56. Why did the author decide to take a break and go hiking in the mountains? (no more than 10 words)
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57. What was the author hoping to achieve by taking the challenging trail? (no more than 10 words)
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58. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (no more than 5 words)
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59. How did the two hikers help the author as they walked together in the woods? (no more than 8 words)
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60. What can you learn from the author's experience? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
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答案： 56.Because the author felt exhausted and needed a break.
Or：To escape work stress and gain new perspectives.
Or：To clear his/her mind and gain some perspectives.
57.The author hoped to push through frustrations and gain clarity.
Or：The author hoped to gain clarity and lift his/her spirits.
58.I was tired/hopeless/helpless/exhausted/frustrated.
Or：I had no options.
59.By listening patiently and offering some suggestions.
Or：They listened patiently and offered comforting advice.
60.Helping others in need is important，both emotionally and physically，and taking breaks can provide clarity during difficult times.
Or：Helping others and taking breaks can provide clarity and support during tough times.