1 . 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

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.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Offering advice.

B．Sharing an experience.

C．Sitting an exam.

2. What does the woman usually do to reduce stress before exams?

A．Organize revision materials.

B．Set up a timetable for study.

C．Create a quiet learning space.

3. What does the woman remind the man to do at last?

A．Avoid entertainment.

B．Have a good sleep.

C．Think differently.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s speech mainly about?

A．Storms.

B．Rising sea level.

C．Dying ocean plants.

2. Which part of the speech is the woman worried about?

A．The introduction.

B．The general speech.

C．The question and answer period.

3. What advice does the man give the woman?

A．To research her topic.

B．To give the speech to others

C．To look for speech tips on the Internet.

6 . One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied it was extremely _________ to get on an Erasmus exchange trip abroad since the demand was _________. Everyone wanted to go!

Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like to be better prepared for _________ again in a year. I did make it through all the three rounds and _________ got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland! I was _________. The success brought its own _________, but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you.

And I had the time of my life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a ton, partied a lot, and _________ with friends from all over the world. _________ I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers, I _________ to run on an impossible sleep schedule of four hours per night. But I __________ it! My study in Finland opened up my __________, too.

After the exchange study, I __________ my life in Finland. This adventure led me to choose a life of __________ made up of remote work and plenty of travelling. I couldn’t have asked for a better __________. And it gave me one of my favorite __________ that I can now share with others.

1.

A．ridiculous

B．significant

C．impossible

D．difficult

2.

A．huge

B．flexible

C．temporary

D．random

3.

A．distributing

B．acquiring

C．applying

D．performing

4.

A．obviously

B．importantly

C．immediately

D．surprisingly

5.

A．disappointed

B．confused

C．excited

D．embarrassed

6.

A．reactions

B．challenges

C．opportunities

D．achievements

7.

A．competed

B．bonded

C．conflicted

D．agreed

8.

A．Now that

B．Even if

C．In case

D．So long as

9.

A．happened

B．managed

C．presumed

D．hesitated

10.

A．ignored

B．dismissed

C．made

D．expected

11.

A．horizons

B．companies

C．responsibilities

D．organizations

12.

A．wrapped up

B．picked up

C．held up

D．brought up

13.

A．experiment

B．employment

C．discipline

D．freedom

14.

A．salary

B．outcome

C．position

D．profession

15.

A．traditions

B．fictions

C．experiences

D．legends

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Shade Ajayi do as a child?

A．She made purses and bags.

B．She worked at a shop.

C．She studied at home.

2. Who is Nasrat Busari?

A．Shade Ajayi’s teacher.

B．Shade Ajayi’s classmate.

C．Shade Ajayi’s customer.

3. What encouraged Shade Ajayi to go to school?

A．Wanting to get a college degree.

B．Expecting to set a good example.

C．Hoping to operate her business better.