1 . Writing a poem is about observing the world within or around you.     1    , from love to loss to the gate at the old farm. Writing poetry seems difficult. However, with the right approach, you can write a poem that you can be proud to share with others.

Pick a specific theme or idea. This can make it easier for you to narrow down what images and descriptions you are going to use in your poem. For example, you may decide to write a poem around the theme of love and friendship.     2    .

Avoid cliché(陈词滥调). Your poetry will be much stronger if you avoid cliches, which are phrases that have become so familiar that they have lost their meaning.     3    . By doing so, your reader is surprised and attracted by your writing. If you feel a certain phrase or image is too familiar to your reader, replace it with a more unique one.

    4    . Poetry is made to be read out loud. So you should write your poem with a focus on how it sounds on the page. Pay attention to the structure of your poem and your word choice. Notice how each line of your poem flows into one another and how placing one word next to another creates a certain sound.

Get feedback(反馈) from others. You can also share your poem with other poets to get feedback from them and improve your poem.     5    , where you discuss your poems with other poets and work on your poetry together. Or you may take a poetry writing class, where you work with an instructor and other poets to improve your writing.

A．Write for the ear

B．Do writing exercises

C．A poem can be about anything

D．You may join a poetry writing group

E．Go for creative descriptions and images in your poem

F．Strong emotional moments make for beautiful and interesting poems

G．Then you may think about the moments where you experienced them

2 . Until the Road Ends (By Phil Earle)

In this Second World War story, Peggy and her dog Beau are separated when she is sent to the countryside for safety. Left behind in the city, Beau becomes an unlikely hero, searching the streets and helping families as bombs (炸弹) fall around them. Will he and Peggy ever be reunited?

Finding Bear (By Hannah Gold)

In the continuation of The Last Bear, April is home from her adventure but she can't stop thinking about Bear. When she hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she believes it is her friend and she sets out on a journey to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic to find him.

Calling the Whales (By Jasbinder Bilan)

Tulsi and her friend Satchen discover a whale trapped in a fishing net. Aiming to free the creature, they repeatedly dive (潜水) down into the sea. But in the end, they have to accept the failure. Heading home to ask for help, they get caught in a storm and their boat overturns. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source.

City of Horses (By Frances Moloney)

Thirteen-year-old Misty’s life is turned upside down when she has to move far away from her friends. Her new home is on an estate (庄园) where horses run free, and she soon gets to know Dylan, a mysterious local boy who loves horses. When the horses come under threat, Misty must find the courage to help save her new home.

1. Which book is set in a war?

A．Finding Bear.	B．Until the Road Ends.
C．Calling the Whales.	D．City of Horses.

2. Who wrote the book Calling the Whales?

A．Hannah Gold.	B．Phil Earle.
C．Jasbinder Bilan.	D．Frances Moloney.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They remind people of the future.	B．They show high technology.
C．They offer advice on raising animals.	D．They are about adventures with animals.

3 . I am a Russian girl, and it has always been my small dream to climb to the top of a mountain to enjoy the sunrise since my childhood. However, there are no big ________ in my hometown, which makes me very ________.

After coming to China, I heard that there was Mount Huashan. I ________ to climb it to meet the beautiful dawn (黎明) at the top of the peak. On arriving at the foot of the mountain, I began climbing immediately with great ________ and determination.

During the process, a sudden ________ made the stone floor wet and slippery. I had the idea of ________, but the crowd encouraged me to continue the ________. As the steps became ________, everyone lined up, caught the chains and ________ moved forward. When I got close to the top of the mountain, I had nearly run out of ________, so I found a place to rest for a while. Then I heard a voice saying, “Relax, and don’t be afraid. As long as you climb up, you are the best!” Hearing that, I realized if I was frightened by the ________ just now, I could not be the best. So I gathered all the ________ and finally made it!

At the moment of ________, the rolling sea of clouds and the amazing scenery on the mountain changed obviously. I truly ________ that life is like climbing up a mountain. Only with all the way of sweat and the confidence can you reach the top to enjoy a ________ life.

1.

A．beaches

B．lakes

C．mountains

D．forests

2.

A．excited

B．sad

C．curious

D．confident

3.

A．regretted

B．decided

C．refused

D．agreed

4.

A．joy

B．trouble

C．pity

D．attention

5.

A．wind

B．fog

C．volcano

D．rain

6.

A．turning up

B．giving up

C．showing off

D．standing out

7.

A．trip

B．story

C．study

D．writing

8.

A．larger

B．flatter

C．narrower

D．easier

9.

A．slowly

B．obviously

C．currently

D．hurriedly

10.

A．strength

B．chance

C．paper

D．water

11.

A．reaction

B．answer

C．result

D．difficulty

12.

A．luck

B．courage

C．money

D．hope

13.

A．communication

B．rest

C．relief

D．sunrise

14.

A．understood

B．doubted

C．imagined

D．complained

15.

A．busier

B．darker

C．brighter

D．sharper

4 . Pitch Music & Arts Festival

After its debut (问世) several years ago, Pitch Music &Arts Festival quickly became one of the most exciting and hotly anticipated events. Held at the foothills of the Grampian Plains, it aims to deliver a distinct blend of sonic soundscapes across three architecturally designed stages.

This year, the festival will be headlined by Gerd Janson, Patrick Mason, French producer I Hate Models, Italian Job Jobse, and Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann. Daniel Avery will do a live set for the first time in Australia, coinciding (同时发生) with the recent10th anniversary of his classic album Drone Logic. KiNK will also be playing a live set.

Other international artists include Chaos in the CBD, Aurora Halal (LIVE), Bailey Ibbs, Sally C, Bambounou and many more. Pitch Music & Arts will also highlight local pioneers, including James who will be playing with Willaris. K, Surusinghe, Bertie, Memphis LK, and many more.

For those looking for a moment of peace, the Pitch Pavilion will appear this year. This place is where festivalgoers can participate in yoga classes and sound baths. For those ready to rough it, you can bring your own tent and set it up in a free camping area.

Pitch allows you to bring up to 24 cans, or one bottle of spirits poured into a plastic bottle. There will be numerous bars on site serving cocktails, mixed drinks and a range of beers.

The tickets will be on sale from 5, May to 6, June. Want to find more information? Then head to the Pitch website.

1. Who does Drone Logic belong to?

A．Gerd Janson.

B．Daniel Avery.

C．Job Jobse.

D．KiNK.

2. What will James do during the festival?

A．Deliver a lecture.

B．Release an album.

C．Give a performance.

D．Interview Willaris. K.

3. What is the closing date for ticket purchases?

A．May 5.

B．May 25.

C．June 2.

D．June 6.

5 . How to Survive Senior High School Life

Anxious about Senior High School (SHS) life?     1     .

Be decisive and self-aware

    2     . You may like the Humanities track but see the Sciences track to be more employable when you graduate. However, your first choice may not end up being what you like after a year. Be self-aware to think if you can still go through or shift to another track that will be better for you in the long run. Be decisive on things before it is too late.

    3    

A basic rule of physics is that you cannot be at two places at the same time and a basic rule of time management is that you cannot do everything all at once. You may regret not going to some activities in exchange for another, but that is life—a series of hard decisions that are equally as important as the other.

Take notes and organize everything

Having many subjects every day and many commitments weekly is hard.     4     . That is why it is important to take notes and have a physical copy of your lessons or meetings, which you can go back to.

Ask for help

In SHS, you will face many challenges in life and school. Getting help and support is important when it comes to adjusting to it.     5     . They are experienced and willing to help you.

A．Remind yourself of your strengths

B．Know that you cannot have and beat everything

C．Instead, think about how you can make it more interesting

D．You can ask teachers, friends or parents for advice and help

E．Here are some pieces of advice on how to make SHS life easier

F．A realistic problem of this is that you may forget the details of some things

G．Your first major decision after becoming a SHS student is which track to choose

6 . Cheng Cheung Hung, a Chinese sprinter(短跑运动员), says Asia’s fastest man Su Bingtian is his hero, who was the first Chinese to run 100 meters in 10 seconds in 2015.

“Su Bingtian created a new Asian record. His super performance definitely earned him the title of ‘Su-per’. I had the pleasure of shaking his hand, which was a great inspiration,” said Cheng after his competition in China’s first Youth Games on Monday.

Four weeks ago, Su delivered a speech, which attracted many young athletes like Cheng Cheung Hung. Cheng not only shook hands with his hero, but also was inspired by Su’s speech. “It was truly an enlightening experience for me,” recalled Cheng. “Su encouraged us to try and challenge ourselves to break the limit. Combining(结合)talent and hard work together, we can step on the world stage.”

Majored in physical therapy(理疗), Cheng has well balanced his school studies and training at university. “The main thing is to do a good job of time management for studying and training,” he said. “In the classroom and on the sports field, it’s all about learning.”

Through studying physical therapy at university, Cheng got a deeper understanding of human body structure and conducted scientific analysis of sprinting. He said he could be aware of the change in his physical state now and immediately correct his training time based on his knowledge and research.

“It would be a great honor to be involved in sports in the future, and to pass on the experience I have learned now to the next generation. I hope to help the development of sports,” Cheng said.

1. What does Cheng Cheung Hung think of Su?

A．Admirable.	B．Brave.
C．Honest.	D．Strict.

2. What did Su suggest young athletes do in his speech?

A．Go abroad for skills.	B．Share experience with each other.
C．Spare enough time for rest.	D．Challenge themselves.

3. What can we know about Cheng Cheung Hung?

A．He is poor at study.

B．He came first in the 100-meter race in 2015.

C．He earned the title of “Su-per” in his performance.

D．He has achieved a balance between study and training.

4. What does Cheng Cheung Hung say about his study in college?

A．It cost him much money.	B．It led him to be a scientist.
C．It helped him with sports training.	D．It wasted too much time.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman suggest going to Egypt by ship?

A．It’s more interesting.

B．It’s cheaper.

C．It’s more comfortable.

2. What do we know about the man’s wife?

A．She is not in good health.

B．She is busy with her work.

C．She always worries too much.

3. What will the man and his wife probably do in the end?

A．Go to Egypt.

B．Stay at home.

C．Go to the seaside.