2 . What do you feel passionate? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience the freedom to be authentically who they are.

I believe when you find your passion, you will experience freedom, happiness and, ultimately, less anxiety and more peace. It sounds so simple. However, many people do not really know what they are passionate about because they have lost a sense of who they are. We have spent so much time trying to please others or creating stories about why we can’t do something. What if you could change this? How would your life be different?

Identify and write down the areas you love. Technology, gardening, helping others, inner design, leadership, finances, health, fitness, writing, photography, art, managing projects, and the list goes on.

Look at your thoughts around placing more emphasis on the area where you pursue either personally or professionally. What are you telling yourself? I’m not good enough. I don’t have the time or money. Whatever it is, work on deleting this from your thoughts and replacing them with the opposite statement.

Create more time in your calendar or research what add it information or resources you might need to integrate this more in your life. Maybe it’s getting a coach or instructor to help keep you on track, reduce your fears and work on your limiting conversations. Set goals and make them happen.

Living out your purpose may mean a different job or it may mean focusing your time differently or making your passion more of a priority in your life. We all matter and have a purpose. It’s never too late to create what you want.

This quote by Bob Proctor summarizes what this all means, “Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision.”

1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.	B．To express his doubts.
C．To present an argument	D．To compare different ideas.

2. What does the 2nd paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The benefit of passion.	B．The unknown about passion.
C．The disadvantage of passion.	D．The definition of passion.

3. Why does the author mention the quote by Bob Proctor?

A．To explain the purpose of action.

B．To demonstrate the value of Bob Proctor’s book.

C．To illustrate the process for achieving the goal.

D．To remind the readers of the importance of passion

4. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Passion is the priority	B．Creation is never too late
C．Passion leads to purpose	D．Success lies in anxiety reduction

3 . Writing poetry is away to convey emotions, memories, and homesickness without directly stating what you are describing.    1    .If you’re considering trying your hand at writing poetry or are looking to improve, here are some tips to help you get going.

    2    People like Emily Dickinson, Edgar Alan Poe, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman all changed the way people perceive and write poetry. Look up some poems by famous writer r to see what you like and what you don’t like about each of them. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath area lo famous poets that have varying styles. You can also see some examples of different styles and tones in n poetry by comparing and contrasting authors.

Get in tune with your emotions.

    3    .You can easily add emotions into your poetry if you understand what you are feeling throughout the day. Try to note whenever you are feeling a strong emotion and what made you feel it. Understanding your own emotions can be difficult. Try to explore how you feel on a daily basis, and what situations disturb your mood often.    4    . So they are a great tool to be used in poetry.

Set aside time to write every day.

The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time.    5    

A．Your first poem can be short

B．People feel emotions universally

C．A lot of poetry is filled with feelings

D．Read famous poems as examples to follow

E．Use descriptive language to convey emotions

F．Write about anything that you are inspired by

G．However, writing poetry for the first time can be challenging

4 . 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。

It was a sunny morning, and I accompanied my elderly mother to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, but I was always nervous. My mother was going to Canada for two days and then accompanied by my niece to Germany to visit my second brother and sister, but I was unable to accompany her because of my work, so my mother, who was in her seventies, had to fly alone.

On the way to the airport, my mother hid her worries and put a smile on her face so that her family would not be worried. But I couldn’t help but think about what my mother was going to do when she got through customs, which exit she was going to take when she arrived in Canada...Not to mention a big suitcase of luggage and a box of souvenirs. A few days ago, my mother cooked some of the children’s favorite foods, store in a refrigerated box and prepared to bring them to her children and grandchildren to taste. Since my sister got married in Canada, she has missed my mother’s cooking. This time, if it weren’t for the fact that my second sister was too busy to get out in Germany, and my mother could visit her son who had settled in Germany for more than 20 years at the same time, I am afraid that she would never have traveled alone.

Originally, I planned for my mother to only carry small luggage, so that she did not have to check it in, and it was easier to enter and exit. But when I packed her bags, I picked up more than two-thirds of my things for my younger brothers and sisters. The mother is like this; she always thinks that she is not enough to think about her children. As long as she sees the children happy, she can be happy for a long time.

注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I accompanied my mother to the counter, seeing a couple talking and laughing.

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I was so moved that I couldn’t stop thanking them.

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7 . Yesterday, Sophie, who gained fame for surviving two horrific accidents in her childhood, announced on the Internet that she is expecting her first child. “The biggest_________of all will be arriving in September!” she wrote.

Friends, family and supporters were quick to_________the mum-to-be with love and _________in the comment section.

“Oh Sophie, you have been a part of our consciousness since you were little. I have followed your _________from each tragedy along your journey. My wife and I were _________by your life experiences but the strength _________by you is most impressive. You darling, are a(n)_________and now an inspiring mum. We are all_________for you both.” Sophie’s friend said.

Sophie and her husband Joseph have_________each other since they were six years old, but didn’t start dating until after __________from their universities. They took their__________to the next level and became married in 2023.

“She has always been the__________person I’ve ever known. I could know from our first handshake, a very firm hold,” Joseph told the interviewer “Strong, confident and generous, those three words best__________Sophie. That’s what I__________when I’m with her.”

Now they are eagerly__________the arrival of their own happiness. Hearty congratulations to the expectant parents-to-be!

1.

A．gift

B．chance

C．luck

D．debate

2.

A．cast

B．generate

C．connect

D．shower

3.

A．options

B．reactions

C．expressions

D．congratulations

4.

A．recovery

B．transformation

C．incident

D．sorrow

5.

A．annoyed

B．concerned

C．shocked

D．satisfied

6.

A．offered

B．shown

C．detected

D．acknowledged

7.

A．operator

B．soldier

C．general

D．superhero

8.

A．delighted

B．relieved

C．advanced

D．depressed

9.

A．devoted

B．known

C．associated

D．affected

10.

A．qualifying

B．graduating

C．attending

D．applying

11.

A．occupation

B．appointment

C．relationship

D．cooperation

12.

A．happiest

B．kindest

C．brightest

D．strongest

13.

A．describe

B．match

C．write

D．read

14.

A．react

B．hear

C．see

D．improve

15.

A．celebrating

B．welcoming

C．enjoying

D．predicting

8 . Hundreds of hours of survey footage has revealed a rare mammal in the south-west of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil. Wildlife camera traps have recorded footage of a giant anteater(食蚁兽) wandering through scrubland in Espinilho State Park in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is the first time since the 1890s that this large mammal has been seen in the southwest of the state. Experts think the anteater came from Ibera National Park in Argentina, where a major re wilding project has been underway since 2007.

The anteater was spotted by Brazilian biologist Fabio Mazim as he was reviewing hundreds of hours of footage for a wild if e survey. “The animal seems to be in very good condition and established in the area,” says Mazim. “At the moment it is impossible for us to determine whether it is male or female, one or even several different individuals.”

According to WWF Brazil, the species was once present in all Brazilian states. It is now threatened with extinction in all regions of the country and has been lost from some states entirely. The main causes of the population decline are the damage and loss of occupied zone, hunting, road accidents and forest fires.

Giant anteaters were first l reintroduced to I bera National Park in 2007 by Rewilding Argentina. Since the start of the project, 110 anteaters orphaned by road accidents or illegal hunting have been released, and several generations now live in Ibera Wetlands. The discovery in Rio Grande do Sul state, along with additional sightings over a 100 km range, suggests that Ibera’s giant anteaters are colonizing other regions.

For the next stage of the project, researchers will try to find out if there are more individuals in the area, and determine what their favoured habitat(栖息地) is. “We intend to seize the individual sighted in Espinilho State Park, collect biological samples (样本) for genetic analysis, and compare them with the populations that exist elsewhere in Brazil.” says Flavia Miranda, a biologist who has been studying the species for 25 years.

1. How was the giant anteater discovered?

A．Through cooperation with WWF Brazil.

B．Through a wild adventure in Espinilho State Park.

C．By catching the animal for a bioresearch.

D．By examining picture recording for a wildlife survey.

2. What are the reasons for the decrease of the anteater population?

A．Lack of genetic variety.

B．Loss of living areas and natural disasters.

C．Climate change and natural destruction.

D．Competition for resources with other species.

3. What motivated there appearance of the anteater in this region?

A．A major rewilding project by Re wilding Argentina.

B．The establishment of a protected area for anteaters

C．A reproductive program focused on prisoned anteaters

D．An anti-hunting campaign sponsored by WWF Brazil.

4. What is the future plan of the research?

A．Releasing the giant anteater back into the wild after a health check.

B．Shifting the giant anteater to Ibera National Park for further studies.

C．Trapping the giant anteater to compare genetic samples with other populations in Brazil.

D．Observing the giant anteater from a distance to understand its behavior better.

9 . Founder is turning ownership of the company after nearly 50 years into two entities (实体) that will help fight the climate crisis.

Patagonia is a private company based in Ventura, California, which sells outdoor clothing and equipment, and was founded in 1973. Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, who has previously expressed his unwillingness at gathering wealth, is giving away his company. The outdoor clothing company will now be in the hands of a trust and a nonprofit organization. All future profits will be donated to help fight climate change, the company announced Wednesday.

“It’s been a half-century since we began our experiment in responsible business,” Chouinard said. “As the business leader In ever wanted to be, I am doing my part” He added, “Instead of taking value from nature and turning it into wealth, we are using the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the resources. We’re making Earth our only shareholder. I am dead serious about saving this planet.”

Chouinard and his family will be turning over their entire ownership share into two newly created entities. Those entities will ensure that the company’s values will continue to be upheld—and that Patagonia’s profits are used to combat climate change.

“If we have any hope of a thriving planet 50 years from now, it demands that all of us should do all we can with the resources we have. We want to both protect the purpose of the business and immediately and continuously release more funding to fight the environmental crisis. We believe this new structure delivers on both and we hope it will inspire a new way of doing business that puts people and the planet first.” Chouinard said in a statement Wednesday.

This nonprofit organization will make sure that the company’s annual profits, about $100 million per year, will be used to protect nature and biodiversity, support thriving communities and fight the environmental crisis.

1. What is the goal for donating Patagonia?

A．To maximize shareholder value.

B．To turn the structure of the company.

C．To use its profits for protection of nature.

D．To become a leader in the business world.

2. What does the underlined word “thriving” in Paragraph 5mean?

A．Limiting.

B．Interesting.

C．Promising.

D．Rewarding.

3. Which can best describe Mr Chouinard’s plan?

A．Kill two birds with one stone.	B．Helping others is a virtue.
C．Rose presented, smell remained.	D．Actions speak louder than words.

4. What is the focus of the author about Mr Chouinard?

A．His pursuit of success.	B．His social responsibility.
C．His rich life experiences.	D．His great business talent.

10 . High School Language Immersion(沉浸) Programs

High school language immersion programs help you improve your language skills while introducing you to the world of international travel.

LITA

For high school students who are truly committed to language acquisition and adventurous ness, LITA’s unique approach to Spanish language immersion places students with a host family in a rural area of Spain, where you will also participate in volunteer work with local businesses. The five-and-a-half-week program is divided into two parts: a three-week homestay and electives or volunteer work, and a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside that focuses on artistic, historical, and cultural experiences.

Overseas Education Summer Camps

For high school students whose mother tongue is not English, you can gain English experience by participating in European language and cultural immersion in an education camp abroad. This two-week program is open to students aged 13-17 and includes outdoor adventures, language learning, and e asses designed to promote self-growth.

Abbey Road

The Abbey Road High School Immersion Program in Spain allows high school students s to immerse themselves in Spanish by living off the beaten path in Cadiz.

Students have weekly short tour experiences to other Spanish towns and cities in the region.Program participants are also offered the opportunity to choose electives such as art, history, and photography in addition to the intermediate and advanced level language classes.
1. Who is the Overseas Education Summer Camps program designed for?

A．Art lovers.	B．Language acquirers.
C．Adventurous enthusiasts.	D．Non-native English speakers.

2. What is unique about the Abbey Road?

A．It presents volunteer activities.

B．It allows students to live with a host family.

C．It offers a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside.

D．It provides students with experiences to other Spanish places.

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．An announcement	B．An advertisement.
C．A tourist brochure.	D．A program review.