1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . Children and adolescents require support from adults, especially parents and teachers. Such support builds a healthy environment for their emotional growth and brain development.     1     Here are a few tips for offering them the guidance they need during adolescent development.

Teens need to gradually work toward independence. Caregivers can help adolescents gain independence by allowing them to make their own choices. You may also practice showing your teen love and compassion when they make mistakes to teach them that failures can be helpful growth Opportunities.     2    

Even if they don’t act like it, your teen likely looks up to you. It’s normal for young people to look to adults in their lives for how to behave.     3     Seeing you put these things into practice first can help them fill their toolboxes with these tools, which will be useful to them throughout the rest of their lives.

    4     In this way your child feels they can come to you with challenges or concerns. It’s true that your teens may think it unnecessary or even annoying to communicate with you.     5     However, your positive relationship with your children remains important for them to feel safe.

In a word, proper guidance from parents and teachers can equip adolescents with the tools to handle challenges later in life as adults.

A．In this way, you can encourage their independence.

B．Your definition of children or adolescence may vary.

C．Remember to keep the lines of communication open.

D．Seeking the support of a mental health doctor is needed.

E．However, you may not know exactly how to provide this.

F．You can support them simply by modeling healthy behaviors.

G．Instead, they may rely more on peers and friends for connection.

4 . Youth Week WA 2024

Youth Week WA (YWWA) 2024 will n from 5 to 12 April and aims to:

·provide young people aged 12-25 years with opportunities o express ideas and exhibit their talents and contributions;

·give the community the opportunity to listen to young people and celebrate the positive contributions they have made to the community;

·raise community awareness on issues of concern to young people.

YWWA 2024 Ambassadors (大使)

The Ambassadors are volunteers who participate on the YWWA 2024 team by:

·being a part of, and providing support and guidance to the members of the Young People’s Planning Committee;

·helping develop creative ways to involve more young people in YWWA;

·having input into events and strategies for YWWA;

·attending events during YWWA;

·being a public spokesperson for YWWA.

Meet your 2024 Youth Ambassadors!

☆ Fatima Merchant aged 19 is a member of the Amnesty International Australia Youth Advisory Group, UN Youth Australia and is a facilitator at the WA Debating League.

☆ Nathida Chalermsuk aged 22 is studying at Curtin University where she launched a new initiative Youth United, a program which facilitates cross-cultural understanding amongst young people in Australia and calls for more wildlife protection.

☆ Samuel Thomas aged 19 established Sam’s Spares, a nonprofit that saves unwanted e-waste from landfill.

☆ Izabella Brandis aged 18 held workshops for young people in the community where they were invited to come along and create artworks that advocate the ecological sustainability.

1. What is one of the goals of YWWA 2024?

A．To give financial assistance to young people.

B．To promote academic achievements among young people.

C．To raise community awareness about young people’s contributions.

D．To provide opportunities for teenagers to show their special talents.

2. What should the Ambassadors do during YWWA 2024?

A．Organize more events and activities.

B．Get more young people engaged in YWWA..

C．Provide guidance to people in the community.

D．Assess the Young People’s Planning Committee.

3. Who shared the program for environmental protection?

A．Samuel Thomas and Nathida Chalermsuk.	B．Fatima Merchant and Izabella Brandis.
C．Fatima Merchant and Nathida Chalermsuck.	D．Samuel Thomas and Izabella Brandis.

5 . Why did Tom sleep early?

A．He worked too hard.

B．He was in a bad mood.

C．He was tired from body exercise.

6 . A blister (水疱) is a small bag of fluid that forms in an area of the body.     1     They may develop after a skin burn,   infection with bacteria, insect bites, bumps or scratches.

Depending on its location, a blister can interfere with our day-to-day tasks. For example, if we have one on our feet, we may have difficulty walking, exercising or standing for a long period of time.     2     Fortunately, there are some home treatments that can reduce our discomfort and decrease the risk of suffering them

    3     In many cases, they are the result of poorly fitted, too tight, or too loose shoes that can cause a graze (擦伤) of the skin. This causes friction and, as a result, fluid collects under the outer layer of the skin.

A blister on feet caused by a graze usually heals in a few days with home treatments.     4     A doctor should be consulted if the blister causes severe pain or prevents us from walking. If we have a fever, nausea or chills, it may be a sign of infection.

Blisters are usually drained with a sterile needle. If there are signs of infection, a sample of fluid may be examined to determine the cause.Moreover,antibiotics (抗生素) will be prescribed to treat the existing infection and prevent an additional infection from occurring.       5    

A．Dampness or too much sweat can cause these blisters.

B．In fact,blisters on feet may be the most common ones.

C．Blisters can vary in size and occur for different reasons.

D．However,not all who walk or stand for long develop blisters.

E．Preventing foot blisters involves addressing the fundamental cause

F．If they turn yellow,they may have been infected and you need medical attention.

G．However, some blisters do not respond to these treatments and get worse over time.

7 . AP at a Glance

Get an Overview of the AP Program

The Advanced Placement ® Program (AP) enables willing and academically-prepared students to pursue college-level studies while they are still in high school. The program develops college-level courses that high schools can choose to offer and corresponding AP exams that are administered once a year.

Fast Facts

·AP courses are available in seven subject categories.

·Each AP course is modeled on a comparable introductory college course in the subject.

·Each course comes to an end in a standardized college-level assessment or an AP exam.

·AP exams are given in May each year at testing locations all over the world.

·Schools must be authorized by the AP Course Audit to offer approved AP courses and use the “AP” designation (名称).

Advantages

Taking AP courses and exams can help students:

·Stand out on college applications. AP courses on a student’s transcript (学生成绩报告单) show that they’ve challenged themselves with the strictest courses available to them. And success on an AP exam shows that they’re ready for college-level coursework.

·Earn college credits and skip introductory courses in college. Most four-year colleges and universities in the United States, as well as many institutions in more than 100 other countries, grant students’ credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP exam scores.

1. Who are suitable to apply for the program?

A．Middle school teachers.

B．High school students.

C．Program designers.

D．Company administrators.

2. What should the students do to finish a course?

A．Study seven reports.

B．Earn enough credits.

C．Take a relevant exam.

D．Use the “AP” designation.

3. What benefit can the qualified students get from the program?

A．Getting a high school transcript sooner.

B．More foreign universities to be chosen from.

C．Studying more introductory courses in college.

D．Higher possibility of being admitted to a university.

8 . Last Monday, when I walked into a supermarket, my daughter, Charlotte, said she would buy me some flowers. I came home with a beautiful bouquet (花束), a(n)_______gift I enjoyed. That reminded me of the old days.

When my kids were younger, sometimes I noticed them_______something on a shop shelf, and I asked what they wanted to take home. Or I saw something while shopping by myself and thought which child would love that. I’d buy it and gave it to the_______child. We may be apprehensive about buying_______for our children. Should we be careful about what we give them because they might_______something every time we go shopping? What if we have several_______? If we buy something for one of them, will we have to buy something for everyone to be_______?

Despite the_______, I still bought gifts just to spread joy. After careful teaching, nothing terrible happened. My kids didn’t_______more when we went shopping. They always appreciated whatever I gave them. The child__________a gift would smile with delight, and the other children were pleased too. They shared the joy__________.

Now they do the same for me__________. Yesterday, I was too unwell to__________my son, James, to the mall. He said he would bring home something nice to cheer me up. He returned with some beautiful sunflowers. Sometimes, I stop my writing and glance up at my flowers, and__________fills my heart.I truly feel __________.

1.

A．special

B．expensive

C．original

D．formal

2.

A．putting up

B．looking at

C．paying for

D．bringing back

3.

A．noisy

B．lonely

C．right

D．intelligent

4.

A．gifts

B．clothes

C．books

D．flowers

5.

A．reveal

B．check

C．expect

D．learn

6.

A．goods

B．children

C．choices

D．memories

7.

A．common

B．practical

C．fair

D．wise

8.

A．fact

B．risk

C．inspection

D．concern

9.

A．investigate

B．request

C．forecast

D．consult

10.

A．creating

B．ignoring

C．receiving

D．donating

11.

A．unwillingly

B．precisely

C．randomly

D．cheerfully

12.

A．in advance

B．in return

C．in place

D．in time

13.

A．move

B．guide

C．track

D．accompany

14.

A．joy

B．worry

C．change

D．curiosity

15.

A．surprised

B．confused

C．cheated

D．loved

9 . 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。

Last summer, my team and I traveled to a reserve in Indiana for field work. After five hours, we finally arrived. We had been looking forward to this trip for over a year. We decided to stay at a local hotel and walk into the reserve the next day

Upon the information we received at the visitor center the next morning, we ultimately decided to hike on a canyon trail. It was supposed to be a calm day and it was supposed to bean easy job in the reserve. Little did I know that day would become one of the scariest in my life.

To be prepared for our journey, we brought along plenty of water and snacks. We kept moving and were on our way. With the purpose of studying different species, I tried to identify various types of trees and animals. I noticed an unknown creature running away

“Ill catch up with you guys,” I told my teammates. They continued on the path while imindlessly followed the creature. It had a short tail and its coat was a shade of beige (米色) with spots on it, unlike anything I had seen before. After following it fora while, I was able to get a close-up view, and determined it to be a bobcat (短尾猫), which was not friendly to me. When I realized it,it was too late, because I had wandered off the trail.

Never having been in this situation before, I was completely confused. What should I do? Since there was no cell phone reception, I knew calling for help was out of the picture. At this point, I realized I would have to be responsible and get back to the trail. I had to abandon all fears and go in “survival mode” to get to safety. “Help! Help!” I screamed, but the high wind was the only response. Trying to backtrack to my route, I only got deeper into the wilderness

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。

Suddenly, I heard a sound come from behind me.

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I had to take action to ensure safety.

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10 . 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。

Wearing traditional Chinese dress,some foreigners in Shanghai    1    (show)up at a Chinese-style market at the River Mall in the Pudong New Area on Thursday,    2    (express)their love for Chinese culture and traditional clothing.

A series of activities including    3    market as well as traditional Chinese culture displays and parades of traditional Chinese fine clothing are rolling out in the city between Thursday and Sunday    4    (promote)traditional Chinese culture among young people.

The market drew some foreign Hanfu    5    (love).Zerin Moirang them,a university student from India,arrived in Shanghai last July.He used to participate in a lot of Hanfu activities during his stay in Kunming,Yunnan Province,and he joined a Hanfu society.“I have around 15 collections of Hanfu,and I took friends to the parks,wearing Hanfu,”hetold Shanghai Daily.“I am crazy    6    Hanfu and I really love it,”he said.“In the future,I want to bring Hanfu culture to my country,showing    7    (it)beauty.”

It was the first time for Katrina Andrushkevich from Belarus to wear Hanfu.“I am     8    (interest)in Chinese culture and history,”she said.“I feel    9     (incredible) special today and cherish this moment a lot.”

There is an interactive experience area    10    visitors can enjoy the fun of chess playing, calligraphy,tea ceremony,and riddle guessing to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture