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1. You can turn to Dogs Trust for help if you ______.

A．dislike your four-legged friend	B．visit a museum with your children
C．are suffering from a deadly disease	D．move to your friend’s house on weekends

2. Where can you apply to get your FREE Canine Care Card?

A．In the post office.	B．On the Internet.
C．In this company.	D．In the rehoming center.

3. What can you learn about the coupon?

A．The coupon can be mailed for free.

B．The service is only available in the UK.

C．The updates about the service will be sent online.

D．The applicants’ data will be shared on the Internet.

2 . Our brains process information differently: It's a good idea to talk to your children about the ways our minds function. Here are some picture books that teach children about neurodiversity(神经多样性).

My Brain is Magic: A Sensory Seeking Celebration

Prasha Sooful(Author), Geeta Ladi(Illustrator) Age: 5-9

A sensory-seeking child describes and celebrates their wonderful life in this book that highlights sensory processing and neurodiversity in a positive way for children to enjoy. Through the power of magic and imagination, different animals and insects represent sensory scenarios. The book includes a note for parents to help make sure their children's sensory needs are met.

Some Brains: A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity

Nelly Thomas(Author), Cat McInnes(Illustrator) Age: 4-8

Let's celebrate neurodiversity! This book does just that. Some Brains encourages readers to examine the strength and power of having a wonderfully unique brain! Additionally, MeInnes filled the pages with vividly inclusive illustrations so that children actually see the beauty of our diverse world.

Too Sticky: Sensory Issues With Autism(自闭症)

Jen Malia(Author), Joanne Lew-Vriethoff(Illustrator) Age: 4-8

Although Holly loves science experiments, she's unsure how she'll feel about making slime(烂泥) because it is sticky! Holly's family and teacher help her find accommodations, and she learns that slime isn't so bad after all. What's great about this book is that the author is a neurodivergent parent of three neurodivergent children, making this an essential "own voices" story to add to your collection.

Brilliant Bea

Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich(Authors), Fiona Lee(Illustrator) Age: 4-8

Beatrice uses a tape recorder to tell stories because she can speak her words and say them back. She is dyslexic(读写障碍) and shows her classmates how using a tape recorder helps her learn and keep stories. Brilliant Bea is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font.

1. Which book explores the idea of neurodiversity through a sensory seeking child's perspective?

A．Brilliant Bea

B．Too Sticky: Sensory Issues With Autism

C．Some Brains: A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity

D．My Brain is Magic: A Sensory Seeking Celebration

2. What can readers learn from Some Brains: A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity?

A．Ways to deal with different brain conditions.

B．The differences between normal brains and unique brains.

C．The importance of accepting neurodiversity.

D．Techniques for understanding the complexity of the brain.

3. What do Brilliant Bea and Too Sticky: Sensory Issues With Autism have in common?

A．Their main characters have a love for science.

B．They focus on kids with disabilities.

C．They emphasize the power of imagination.

D．They tell stories about celebrating neurodiversity.

3 . Whether you live in a house, cottage, flat or rented property, we all love and treasure our homes — so protecting your property with a comprehensive home insurance policy should be a priority. But what should you consider when purchasing your next home insurance policy? Here are some key points.

VALUE YOUR VALUABLES

We all take possessions away from the home, including items such as jewelry, mobile phones, tablets, and handbags. When buying home insurance, always discuss this. A policy that provides overseas cover means you can often save money on your travel policy — since you don’t need to insure these items twice.

WATCH OUT FOR WATER

If there’s damage to your property caused by an escape of water, you may have additional costs in removing and replacing any other part of the building while accessing the source of the leak. Trace and access cover is important as it could save you a substantial amount of money should your property develop a leak.

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

One in four home insurance policies don’t include accidental damage cover. Accidental damage cover is recommended as even the most careful person could accidentally knock their television when decorating or even while cleaning the carpet.

It may surprise you to learn comprehensive home insurance — which includes all the important levels of cover as standard—may not cost as much as you might think. Leading insurance broker Higos Insurance Services recently revealed that 66 percent of their clients have paid less than 240 for their new home insurance policy in 2023.

1. How does overseas cover benefit a client?

A．By including travel essentials in it.	B．By enlarging coverage to home repairs.
C．By avoiding double-insuring valuables.	D．By offering discounts on travel packages.

2. Which covers risks of loss or damage caused by a leaking roof?

A．Property cover.	B．Overseas cover.
C．Accidental damage cover.	D．Trace and access cover.

3. Whom is this text most likely intended for?

A．Property investors.	B．Travel insurance buyers.
C．Home insurance seekers.	D．Personal finance enthusiasts.

4 . In the quest for academic excellence and a deeper understanding of subjects, high school students often seek additional resources to complement their learning. Textbooks, both traditional and digital, play a vital role in this journey. Here’s a look at several textbook options that satisfy different learning styles and needs.

Modern World History Explained

Dive into the complexities of global events with “Modern World History Explained.” This textbook offers comprehensive coverage of historical milestones from the 15th century to the present, enriched with interactive timelines and critical thinking exercises.

Price: $75

Format: Hardcover and digital access

Supplementary Materials: Online quizzes and interactive maps

Advanced Mathematics Unlocked

Unlock the world of advanced mathematics with this textbook designed for students who wish to challenge themselves beyond the standard curriculum. It includes topics in calculus, statistics, and advanced geometry, with problem sets and conceptual explanations.

Price: $65

Format: Softcover and digital access

Supplementary Materials: Video tutorials and practice exams

Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society

“Chemistry in Context” is tailored for students who are curious about the role of chemistry in our daily lives and global challenges. It covers basic concepts of chemistry and their applications in environmental science, technology, and health.

Price: $70

Format: Softcover and digital access

Supplementary Materials: Interactive experiments and case studies

Language Arts: Expression and Understanding

This textbook is designed to enhance language arts skills, focusing on literature, composition, and critical analysis. It provides a diverse range of readings, writing prompts (提示) , and grammar exercises tailored to high school students.

Price: $60

Format: Hardcover and digital access

Supplementary Materials: Online discussion forums and writing workshops

1. What is unique about “Advanced Mathematics Unlocked”?

A．It covers multiple topics.	B．It provides online guidance.
C．It suits above-average learners.	D．It assesses academic performance.

2. If a student wants to purchase textbooks over critical thinking, he’ll pay at most ________.

A．$145.

B．$140.

C．$135.

D．$130.

3. What is common to all the textbooks mentioned in terms of availability?

A．They include digital access with purchasing.	B．They come with a suite of video tutorials.
C．They offer interactive experiences.	D．They have hardcover format.

6 . Here are a few places to harvest some of the best treats of spring, summer, and fall.

Waters Orchard (果园) |Gaithersburg, MD

This is a great place for apple picking. Just come in late summer and fall. After parking, it’s a 5-10 minutes’ walk to the orchard. Hours are12:00 — 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Pick-your-own (PYO) pricing is by the peck (配克) — $15/half peck, $22/peck, and an entry fee for two is included. It’s $5/guest after that.

Homestead Farm | Poolesville, MD

Homestead Farm no longer grows strawberries. Its first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m..

Hollin Farms | Delaplane, VA

Hollin Farms’ strawberry picking season will begin in late May and last several weeks. Hours are 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. If you come in summer, peaches, blackberries, red raspberries and sour cherries are available. Apples are ready in late summer, and fall brings green vegetables, potatoes, and dig-your-own peanuts. And a special P.S. (备注) to meat lovers: they pride themselves on their grass-fed beef.

Great Country Farms | Bluemont, VA

Great Country Farms is well-known for its seasonal festivals and fun farm-themed attractions. Their U-pick strawberry fields will open in May. The weekends of May 20 — 21 and May 27 — 28 are the annual Strawberry Jubilee with live music, pie-eating contests, tasty food, and more. Admission is $10/child and $12/adult, and it’s open daily during 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m..

1. How much should a family of four pay if they buy 2-peck apples?

A．$40.

B．$44.

C．$49.

D．$54.

2. Which time is suitable for people to visit Hollin Farms?

A．3:00 p.m. on Monday.	B．11:00 a.m. on Thursday.
C．8:30 a.m. on Saturday.	D．5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

3. What can visitors do at Great Country Farms on May 21?

A．Pick strawberries and peaches.	B．Enjoy grass-fed beef for free.
C．Interact with goats and chickens.	D．Take part in a pie-eating contest.

7 . Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he _______ in Shanghai dialect, on video-sharing and lifestyle _______ Douyin and Xiaohongshu, winning thousands of followers and millions of _______

In the videos, he speaks_______ Shanghai dialect, which many non-locals believe is as difficult to learn and _______ as a foreign language. He talks about walking on the city’s streets, enjoying the food and music, and _______ his daily life in the city. Tobias started shooting and _______ these short videos for his own practice purposes. He didn’t expect so many people would be watching them, following him and sending him _______ and encouragement.

Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or _______ intensive study to learn Shanghainese. He said his learning __________ involved getting immersed (沉浸) in a language environment, having a positive attitude, and speaking __________ “without being afraid to make mistakes” . He was not thinking too much when he started learning the Shanghai dialect — it was just for __________.

Tobias said he did not expect he would __________ the promotion of the Shanghai dialect, but it would be an __________ and pleasure if his posts encouraged his followers to learn and pass on the dialect. “I believe a dialect is the heart of a local __________” said the musician.

1.

A．acts

B．delivers

C．competes

D．votes

2.

A．approaches

B．habits

C．platforms

D．communities

3.

A．likes

B．dollars

C．medals

D．chances

4.

A．ancient

B．sweet

C．modern

D．fluent

5.

A．understand

B．write

C．create

D．practise

6.

A．advancing

B．searching

C．recording

D．observing

7.

A．testing

B．reviewing

C．selling

D．posting

8.

A．notes

B．comments

C．reports

D．replies

9.

A．interrupt

B．assess

C．conduct

D．appreciate

10.

A．materials

B．methods

C．objectives

D．resources

11.

A．secretly

B．slowly

C．happily

D．bravely

12.

A．fun

B．work

C．fame

D．show

13.

A．stick to

B．contribute to

C．focus on

D．rely on

14.

A．advantage

B．opportunity

C．honor

D．option

15.

A．authority

B．history

C．custom

D．culture

9 . The best places to do your Christmas shopping this year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful. With multiple gifts to buy and a packed social calendar to cope with, Christmas shopping can feel like a drag, but no need to panic purchase: these top-quality shops deliver on festive cheer and on one-of-a-kind gifting.

Best for pre-loved gifts
Oxfam Superstore, Oxford

Trying to give more sustainably this Christmas? Head to Oxfam Superstore, an market of second-hand wonders, from furniture to fashion. Some of the most exclusive high-end brands make their way there.

Oxford Business Park, Alec Issigonis Way, OX4 2JZ
Best for on-the-go gifts
Tebay Services, Cumbria

Driving home for Christmas? You’re very lucky if your journey takes you along the M6 and passes Tebay. Tebay boasts not only a restaurant serving fresh local produce but a farm shop selling the finest foods, crafts and clothes from a community of 80 farmers and makers within 30 miles.

M6, Tebay | tebayservices.com
Best for beauty fanatics
Sephora, Westfield London

The US beauty mecca Sephora opened its first UK store in March and has fast become a destination for beauty fans countrywide. It’s truly a beauty lover’s playground —you can spray and try products to your heart’s content and there’s a range of expensive, but exclusive brands you can’t get elsewhere.

Ariel Way, W12 7GF | sephora.co.uk
Best for foodie gifts
The Newt in Somerset, Bruton

The Newt is an excellent destination for gift shopping, with an on-site farm and homeware shop, as well as an abundant online store. This year’s range has everything from Somerset cheese to butchery meats and cases of wine.

Hadspen, BA7 7NG | thenewtinsomerset.com
1. What will make you feel worried as Christmas Day is approaching?

A．Purchasing many gifts.

B．Meeting a lot of beauty fans.

C．Dealing with the old calendar.

D．Delivering different kinds of presents.

2. What is the similarity between Oxfam Superstore and Sephora, Westfield?

A．They feature second-hand gifts.

B．They can satisfy the beauty lover’s needs.

C．They pay more attention to the fashion of presents.

D．They share exceptional and expensive brands of goods.

3. Where should you go if you prefer to get local-made produce?

A．Oxford Business Park or M6, Tebay.

B．M6, Tebay or Hadspen, BA77NG.

C．Ariel Way, W12 7GF or M6, Tebay.

D．Oxford Business Park or Hadspen, BA77NG.

10 . Dear readers,

“Persist.” — Viet Thanh Nguyen

“Success is no accident.” — Chris Bohjalian

“Keep writing and it’ll get easier.” — Lisa Jewell

“Be patient with yourself.” — Min Jin Lee

These are words of advice taken from our interviews with award-winning and bestselling authors. Notice, though, not a single mention of their status, prizes, or advances—in other words, their success. And while status, literary awards, and money can be indicators of a successful writer, one must actually sit down and write for any of those things to happen. That’s what all of these pieces of advice have in common: putting words on the page.

In this issue, you’ll find articles to help you succeed, no matter your goals. If it’s to figure out whether that mess of a novel you’ve got sitting in a drawer can be rescued or if you need to move on, Andromeda Romano’s article will offer questions to ask yourself. Michael La Ronn’s essay will give you an example of how an unexpected opportunity might be just the push you need. Or, if you’ve had trouble finding an agent, Ryan Van Cleave’s collection of tips and advice from 22 literary agents on every aspect of the business might change your luck. Matty Dalrymple shares ways to reach more readers and build a community with them.

Wish you success and happy new year!

1. The advice mentioned at the beginning highlights the importance of ______.

A．a big dream

B．constant practice

C．earning money

D．achieving success

2. Whose article may help those who are unsure whether to save an unsuccessful novel?

A．Matty Dalrympl.	B．Michael La Ronn.
C．Ryan Van Cleave.	D．Andromeda Romano.

3. Who might be the target readers of this issue?

A．Writers.

B．Businessmen.

C．Booksellers.

D．Literary agents.