2 . As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.     1     This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.

To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.     2    

As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.     3     Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.

    4     After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.

Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.     5     So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.

A．It extends learning beyond textbooks.

B．These activities bring learning to life.

C．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.

D．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.

E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.

F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.

G．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.

5 . High school graduation requirements

To earn a high school diploma, students must meet the following requirements.

Compulsory credits

*4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) *3 credits in mathematics *3 credits for group 1, 2 and 3 courses *2 credits in science *1 credit in Canadian history (Grade 10) *1 credit in Canadian geography (Grade 9)

*1 credit in the arts *1 credit in health and physical education *1 credit in French as a second language *0.5 credit in career studies *0.5 credit in civics and citizenship

Optional credits

Students must earn 12 optional credits. by successfully completing courses offered in the school’s program and course calendar. Optional credits may include up to four credits earned through approved dual (双倍的) credit programs. .

The literacy graduation requirement

In September 2023, the literacy graduation requirement was introduced and it became effective immediately. Students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond are required to meet this requirement to earn their high school diploma.

Community involvement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for a diploma.

Students who are looking for community involvement opportunities should:

★make sure they know which activities satisfy the community involvement requirement
★check their school board’s website for a list of approved and prohibited activities
★have a discussion with their parents to plan and select their community involvement activities(students under 18 years old only)
1. What’s the minimum number of credits required for a high school diploma?

A．30.

B．32.

C．34.

D．36.

2. When did the literacy graduation requirement take effect?

A．In September 2021.	B．In September 2022.
C．In September 2023.	D．In September 2024.

3. What should adult students do before doing community involvement activities?

A．Ask for their parents’ permission.

B．Turn to local community centers for help.

C．Set community involvement hours with teachers.

D．Have a clear understanding of the qualified activities.

6 . Self-learning can help you develop important skills and gain valuable knowledge. Understanding strategies for self-learning is important. They can help you study new concepts with ease.     1    .

Determine your learning style. People often prefer to learn new information or a new skill using varied approaches.     2     by exploring different learning styles and understanding your own learning process.

Find a purpose. Determine what you want to learn about and why you want to be a self-learner.     3    . Then, consider reflecting on how it might affect your life right now and how you might plan to use it in the future. For instance, if you plan to learn fiction writing, you can decide whether you’re interested in seeking a publishing career or maintaining it as a hobby.

    4    . This can help you focus your efforts. It may be helpful to choose specific options, so you can optimize (优化) the steps of your self-learning process. For example, if you’re practicing a programming language like HTML, you can make a goal to design your own website with certain functions using the knowledge you’ve learned.

Determine a schedule. To create an effective plan, it may be helpful to create an agenda for your self-learning sessions.     5     and estimate how long each task might take to complete. Depending on your preferences, you can plan your sessions using a physical notebook, an informal to-do list or spreadsheet software.

A．Assess your strengths

B．Be sure to set reasonable goals

C．Identify a skill set you’re interested in learning

D．Here’re some tips for effective self-learning practices

E．Consider giving yourself a set of achievable deadlines

F．You can find the most useful methods and techniques for yourself

G．Having a specific goal can also help you set accurate self-learning sessions

7 . Organizations design courses to help you learn new skills or improve your current skill set. Here’re the best course providers of 2024.

Codecademy

It provides information technology (IT) and other technical users with courses in coding and other software engineering areas. You can choose from several subscription plans or choose a free option to explore the website’s course collection.

Memrise

It’s a website and an application created to help you learn another language. It’s free to use and offers up to 23 languages to pursue. It aims to work on developing your long-term memory to support your learning journey and make it more effective. Additionally, it provides video examples of individuals using the language’s terms and phrases in everyday life.

Pluralsight

It’s a paid subscription site but offers a free trial, so you can try a few classes to determine if it fits your needs. You can take a Skill IQ assessment to know your skill levels and help you determine a plan to improve your abilities. It employs certified experts as the course instructors, which benefits you as a learner.

Alison

It’s a free learning platform offering classes, including fields such as personal development, health, language, finance and science. It offers learners the flexibility of taking the courses anywhere and anytime, so users can fit it into their schedule. And the platform is for individuals with various skill levels, from beginner to expert. Additionally, the site has two types of courses, allowing you to choose between earning a certificate or getting a diploma.

1. Which is most likely to be the course provided on Codecademy?

A．Computer Science.	B．Drawing for Beginners.
C．Advanced Parenting Skills.	D．Civil Engineering.

2. Which website invites specialists to assist the learners?

A．Codecademy.

B．Pluralsight.

C．Alison.

D．Memrise.

3. What is special about Alison’s courses?

A．They are designed for adults.	B．They require learners to pay.
C．They offer no certificates.	D．They are self-paced.

8 . Boston University Summer Term High School Programs

Details
Session Start: June, July
Session Length: Two Weeks, Three Weeks, Six Weeks
Entering Grade: 9th to 12th
Minimum (最低的) Cost: $1,500-$2,999
Call: (617) 353-1378
Overview

Boston University Summer Term High School Programs invite you to experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.

With four programs to choose from, you can earn college credits, discover new subject areas, perform research in university labs, or improve yourself through hands-on learning. You will have the opportunity to push yourself academically while experiencing college life and making friends with other students from 87 countries.

Session Information
● High School Honors — Rising seniors and outstanding rising juniors take undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 college credits. Six weeks — July 2-August 15.
● Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) — Rising seniors conduct university-level research with some of the nation’s brightest minds. Six weeks — July 2-August 11.
● Academic Immersion (AIM) — Rising juniors and seniors focus on one subject, combining classroom work with hands-on experiential learning. Three track options: Introduction to Experimental Psychology (心理学), Introduction to Medicine, or Creative Writing. Three weeks — Psychology: July 2-July 21; Medicine, or Creative Writing: July 23-August 11.
● Summer Challenge — Rising sophomores (二年级学生), juniors, and seniors explore two subjects of their choice and experience college life. Two weeks — Session 1: June 18-June 30; Session 2: July 9-July 21; Session 3: July 23-August 4.
1. What do we know about the programs?

A．They are free of charge.	B．They run from June to July.
C．They prepare students for college life.	D．They are aimed at US high school students.

2. Who can take part in all four programs?

A．Rising freshmen.	B．Rising sophomores.
C．Rising juniors.	D．Rising seniors.

3. Which program should a student choose to learn about the study of illness?

A．High School Honors.	B．Research in Science and Engineering.
C．Academic Immersion.	D．Summer Challenge.

10 . Over 40 students with low vision study at a school in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was designed by Anand Sonecha, founder of an architecture company. Featuring a bright yellow entrance door, which stands out against the white walls, the school is decorated with a variety of sweet-smelling plants everywhere. Inside the classrooms, the walls feel smooth in contrast to the rough outside of the building. These all help students familiarize themselves with the area straightforwardly, without any trouble.

The school provides an open space serving as a platform for the visually-challenged students to play, perform, or celebrate festivals and the students are easy to orient themselves according to the sound, smell, sight and touch. “The idea behind the design was to make the school more accessible to the students,” Sonecha says, “They come from remote villages and towns in Gujarat, and I am eager to help them.”

During the construction, Sonecha used contrasting colors so that students could easily distinguish between the elements. Blue was used for all classroom doors, yellow for the entrance gate, black for switch buttons, and yellow and green for the furniture. All these colors contrasted with the white walls of the school, helping the students locate different elements. Different areas are of different height and width, which makes the sounds and noises change according to the echo (回音) produced in these spaces. Furthermore, he cooperated with fellow landscape architect Lokendra Balasaria to plant more than 1,000 plants of 37 species. These sweet plants have been grown not only to lead the children to move in the school through smell but also to attract butterflies and birds, and provide shade.

“The structure of the building is designed similarly to any other school building, only with a few clever elements. My intention was to avoid making it look distinct from other schools,” Sonecha explains, “I hope that there are no different schools for such students. Instead, all these elements should be added to public spaces for them. And my follow-up efforts may be there.”

1. Why did Sonecha design the school in Gandhinagar?

A．To explore architecture styles.	B．To raise funds for his company.
C．To offer convenience to the students.	D．To improve students’ learning ability.

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

A．Relax.

B．Waken.

C．Cheer.

D．Direct.

3. How does the school help students perform daily routine?

A．By expanding activity areas.	B．By stimulating multiple senses.
C．By offering behavioral guidelines.	D．By strengthening safety measures.

4. What will Sonecha probably do in the future?

A．Promote accessibility in the public regions.	B．Modernize architecture with smart devices.
C．Build special schools for disabled students.	D．Decorate schools with traditional elements.