2 . Beginning your journey abroad, you’ll witness excitement fill the air. Each step brings new experiences and adventures from busy streets to beautiful landscapes. Pack your bags and welcome the thrill of discovery that awaits. Here are a few things for you to get started with before you set foot.

Do thorough research on your destination.

Conduct complete research about the country or region you plan to visit before your trip.     1    . Understanding the cultural differences and societal norms will help you travel between unfamiliar situations with respect and sensitivity. Additionally, research practical information such as transportation options, local currency, and communication networks to facilitate a smooth travel experience.

Plan your packing in a reasonable way.

When packing for your trip abroad, prioritize essentials and pack light to avoid unnecessary weight.     2    . Remember to bring important documents such as your passport, visa if required, travel insurance information, and any necessary medication. Organize your belongings efficiently to minimize stress and maximize convenience while traveling.

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Be alarmed and aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid risky areas, especially at night, and keep your belongings secure. Familiarize yourself with local emergency contact numbers, the location of your country’s embassy (大使馆), and any specific safety precautions recommended for travelers in your destination.

Welcome new experiences that come your way.

    4    . Welcome the adventure of exploring unfamiliar places, trying local foods, and interacting with people from different backgrounds. Keep an open mind and be willing to step outside your comfort zone to fully appreciate the richness and diversity of the world.

As your journey abroad comes to a close, memories of adventure and discovery will remain in your heart. Cherish (珍惜) the moments shared, the sights seen, and the lessons learned.     5    .

A．Pay attention to safety at all times.

B．Respect local customs and traditions.

C．Learn about its history, culture, customs, and local laws.

D．Stay updated on travel guidelines issued by your government.

E．Traveling abroad offers access to new cultures and experiences.

F．Though your travels may end, the spirit of exploration will live on.

G．Consider the climate and your activities, and pack proper clothing and equipment.

3 . “On the very first day of 2024, I saw the snow of Kilimanjaro, not from the novel written by Ernest Hemingway, but from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro!” Xu Zhuoyuan, a 17-year-old mountaineer who’d stood on top of Mount Qomolangma last May, climbed onto the tallest peak in Africa, making herself the youngest Chinese girl that conquered it.

Xu’s passion for mountaineering was motivated by her father, who himself reached many peaks, including Mount Qomolangma. And her mountaineering journey began on a family trip to Xizang and Sichuan four years ago. For many years, Xu devoted herself to rigorous training. She went to the mountains in Yunnan and Sichuan every month, climbing peaks over 5,000 meters and doing daily physical exercises like running, swimming and rope skipping. All that hard work got her ready for the challenges she would face on Kilimanjaro.

Above 4000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro, the climate is similar to a desert, with big temperature differences. The whole climb took 7 days, during which Xu faced unpredictable weather such as rain and strong winds. Staying warm and avoiding heat loss was the main challenge. Xu had to be very sensitive to any temperature changes and adjust her clothing accordingly. This climb was also a learning experience for Xu. She was climbing with Xia Boyu (aged 74), the first Chinese climber to summit Mount Qomolangma with an artificial leg, who’d inspired Xu a lot.

Mountaineering, Xu discovered, is not just about being strong physically; it is also a journey of self-discovery. “In climbing and life, it’s important to know when to let go of things that are weighing us down and how to re start when we feel ready,” she reflected.

1. What inspired Xu Zhuoyuan’s interest in climbing mountains?

A．A novel written by Ernest Hemingway.

B．A former trip to Mount Qomolangma.

C．Her father’s success in mountaineering.

D．Her family trip to Xizang and Sichuan.

2. What does the underlined word “rigorous” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Flexible.

B．Strict.

C．Casual.

D．Dangerous.

3. Which is NOT true about Xu’s Kilimanjaro climbing?

A．She was accompanied by a disabled climber.

B．There was a desert 4000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro.

C．Weather condition was unstable above Mount Kilimanjaro.

D．Clothes adjustment was needed due to temperature changes.

4. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A．Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro—A Chinese Girl’s Bravery.

B．Conquering New Heights —A Story of Passion.

C．Mountaineering—A Journey of Self-discovery.

D．Mount Kilimanjaro —A Destination of Inspiration.

4 . Four places to explore in northern Canada

Welcome to Canada, the land of openness. Discover True North itineraries and undeniably Canadian experiences with a coast-to-coast collection of travel packages. All you need to bring is an open mind. And maybe a light jacket. If you want to get more detailed information, please click www.travelcanada.com

Nights Under Lights
From USD $4,995 per person
6 days/5 nights

Our Nights Under Lights multi-day tours will give you some of the best chances in the world to see and photograph the beautiful northern lights. Spend days adventuring with dog sledding tours, snow-walking, visiting local historic sites and museums and spend the evenings at our award-winning location for cultural presentations, aurora viewing and photography.

Subarctic Wonders: Exploring Churchill’s Northern Lights
From USD $3,795 per person
5 days /4 nights   

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the aurora and embark on an authentic northern lights adventure. Each evening, we journey to tranquil hideaways, far from the city lights, where the sky unfolds its awe-inspiring display. Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights in Churchill, expertly guided by our team, as you dig into the vibrant northern culture and witness nature’s breathtaking light show.

Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of Churchill
From USD $7,895 per person   
7 days /6 nights

Few of nature’s marvels match the intense aliveness of an Arctic summer. More than 3.000 of these adorable white whales gather at the mouth of the Churchill River, and our motorized rafts and kayaks put us at eye level with these often-curious aquatic lives. On the surrounding land, we frequently spot polar bears wandering or napping on the banks, their creamy coats contrasting with the rocky shoreline and dark forest.

Canada’s Premier Polar Bear Adventure
From USD $7,495 per person
8 days/7 nights

When you’re standing on the outdoor platform of our Polar Rover, the chill Arctic air feels refreshing. But not as much as the sight of the huge polar bear strolling towards us. Sometimes they are shadows on the horizon, slowly moving on the vast expanse of icy land, in search of seals for meals. Join us for one of nature’s most wondrous wildlife encounters—no one does it better than Natural Habitat!

1. In which tour will you spend the most money each day?

A．Nights Under Lights.

B．Subarctic Wonders: Exploring Churchill’s Northern Lights.

C．Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of Churchill.

D．Canada’s Premier Polar Bear Adventure.

2. If you go to Churchill, what activity can you join in according to the text?

A．Sled with dogs.	B．Enjoy the Northern Lights.
C．Hike on the ice.	D．Visit museums.

3. Where can you probably find this text?

A．A geographic magazine.	B．A newspaper.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A website.

6 . Turn on a light outside at night, and it won’t be long before lots of insects start gathering around it. This behavior has led to a popular comparison for attraction, “like a moth to a flame.” However, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, it turns out that insects aren’t “attracted” to artificial lights, but rather confused by it.

The new finding is based on a theory about insect orientation (定位). Due to their small and lightweight bodies, insects experience less air resistance, allowing them to achieve higher accelerations (加速度), which in turn makes it challenging for them to sense up and down during flight. So, they typically rely on stable light sources like the moon and stars to orient themselves at night, keeping the sky at their backs to stay upright. However, the introduction of artificial lights confuses their natural sense of direction. The insects you see circling street lights, in other words, are probably lost.

To reach these conclusions, scientists used high-resolution cameras to film insects flying around artificial lights in Costa Rica. They also attached tiny sensors to insects and filmed motion-capture videos of them in flight. In this way, researchers can slow down the insects pace and study their movements in greater detail. The videos showed insects turning their backs toward sources of artificial light — even at the price of flipping over or crashing.

This can be dangerous for insects, as circling around artificial lights can put them at risk from enemies, exhaustion, and starvation, causing many to die before morning. Night artificial light is a major cause of insect population loss, which could severely impact crop pollination and food supplies for larger animals, including humans. “Insects have been flying around for 370 million years, and it’s just in the last 150 years that it’s really gone wrong for them,” says entomologist Samuel Fabian of Imperial College London. “If we don’t want to influence large amounts of insect populations, we should not have lights shining up into the sky.”

1. What have scientists found out about insects?

A．Artificial lights can disturb their sense of direction.

B．Their populations are in decline.

C．They often fly quickly during the night.

D．Their eyesight is well adapted to light changes.

2. How did the scientists conduct the experiment?

A．By detecting the living environment of insects.

B．By monitoring the insects’ brain activity during flight.

C．By making videos to study insects’ movements.

D．By building models to analyze insects’ motion patterns.

3. Why does the author mention Fabian’s words in the last paragraph?

A．To stress the importance of insects to food supplies.

B．To appeal to people to reduce light pollution.

C．To show the reasons for insects flying around lights.

D．To explain the effects of insects’ death on human life.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．How Artificial Lights Impact the Ecosystem

B．What Leads to the Loss of Insect Populations

C．How Insects Orient Themselves in the Flight

D．Why Insects are Attracted to Lights at Night

7 . Jilin is not a place that was ever high up on my list of places that I wanted to go to in China, but after visiting it I can confidently say it should be at the top of yours.

My first stop was the Jingyuetan National Forest Park, situated in the southeast of Changchun city. The freshness and calmness of this park was idyllic, with pockets of people out for their afternoon run or just getting some alone time. I was taken to a cable lift that took me up to one of the highest points and got to toboggan (长雪橇) down the hill side, which I had done once before beside the Great Wall of China, but this time I was in among the trees and wilderness.

The forestry in Jilin is second to none, which was evident when I visited the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens, featuring multiple parades and performances, but my favorite of all was the glowing lantern sculptures decorated around and in among the greenery.   I was fortunate enough to dress up in some of the performance costumes. I have attended a performing arts academy for many years, so I was over the moon when greeted by performers in Siping.

My last day in Jilin was a day of relaxation. I started the day by rafting down a local river, where butterflies adorned the trees like Christmas decorations. From here I made the journey to a rural forest to partake in the intangible cultural heritage protection project of ginseng picking. A master guided me into the forest in search of the root plant and showed me the correct way to unearth the roots. The practice can only be done during two months of the year and the rest is left for the ginseng to grow back. It can take many years for the ginseng to grow to a profitable size.

My expectations were blown up to the mountains in Jilin as the people here showed me all warmth and generosity, sharing their wonderful province with me. It is most definitely a place I’m itching to climb back into.

1. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “idyllic” in the second paragraph?

A．Crowded

B．Lonely

C．Peaceful

D．Wild

2. What does the author mean by saying “The forestry in Jilin is second to none” in paragraph 3?

A．You can’t miss the forestry.

B．The forestry ranks second.

C．Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the second largest park in Jilin.

D．He likes the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens most.

3. What can we learn about the author?

A．He hasn’t been to other tourist attractions in China.

B．Jilin was a must place to visit for him.

C．He can pick ginseng at any time of a year.

D．He is a performing artist.

4. Where did this passage taken from?

A．A geography textbook.	B．A health care report
C．A travel magazine.	D．A science brochure

8 . In order to recover from mental distress, there’s really no alternative but to get acquainted with psychotherapy.     1    

Every human is in part neurotic (神经质).

A neurosis is any pattern of thinking or behavior that blocks our personalities and potential.     2    . It should be part of every evolved human’s mission to seek to understand the neurotic elements of their own personalities. The enquiry “And how are you neurotic?” should not be taken as an insult rather a sensible request for more information on our particular flaws.

The origins of most of our neuroses lie in our childhoods

    3    . A trauma (创伤) may be continuous petty criticism or emotional neglect. Something qualities as a trauma because the child isn’t able to make sense of the extreme pain and therefore suffers a serious blow to its command of trust, intelligence, and love.

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Where there is an over-controlling parent, there will be a child with problems around autonomy (自主权). Where there is a belittling parent, there will be a child with difficulties of confidence and self-esteem. Every character flaw on the side of the parent necessarily imposes a toll on a child.

Healing comes through self-awareness.

To improve, we need to get rid of the state of depression and recover contact with the original trauma. And in order to do that, we need to accept that doing so would be a good idea.     5    .

It won’t be enough to know the past, we will need to feel it too.

We may have a practical sense of the central details of our childhoods, but an intellectual grasp won’t be enough. We need to sincerely reexperience rather than merely intellectually know the past to free ourselves from its hold. Our neuroses will weaken or dissolve once the traumas are finally known and, even more importantly, felt.

A．Parents tend to give rise to a neurosis.

B．Its central ideas can be summarized as follows.

C．We have to agree that self-knowledge will be what can save us.

D．Parents assist their children in figuring out the difficulties.

E．Trauma leads to depression which overtime inspires the formation of neurotic symptoms.

F．What causes neuroses are intolerable frustrations and pains that we can refer to as traumas.

G．We may be neurotic in love or at work, in our friendships or in our attitudes to creativity or politics.

9 . 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。

The box office of China’s Qingming Festival holiday earned     1    estimated 823 million yuan as of April 6, which is highly     2     (benefit) to the healthy operation of the entire film market. Foreign language films: The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Kung Fu Panda 4, took the top three spots, according to Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan.

A film analyst from Maoyan said that Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, whose     3     (recognize) and popularity in China are high,     4     (see) several of his works achieve impressive box-office results in recent years, such as Castle in the Sky (135 million yuan), Spirited Away (488 million yuan) and My Neighbor Totoro (173 million yuan). The film The Boy and the Heron also won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature,     5     (add) further momentum to its box office. It tells the story of a young boy,     6     loses his mother in a fire and moves into a new home with his father and stepmother. It is replete with Miyazaki’s symbols of life, echoing his classic works, and reflects his own childhood experiences     7       (project) onto the protagonist, according to Toshio Suzuki, chairman and producer of Studio Ghibli.

    8     (reflect) on their over 40 years of friendship, Suzuki     9     (sincere) expressed his commitment to continue walking alongside Miyazaki until one of them passes away. “We show our full respect for ‘Grandpa Hayao Miyazaki’, who is still devoted     10     film creation in his 80s,” one netizen commented.