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 Jeremy Savage aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, were close friends. They grew up together because their parents were friends, too. Every autumn, the two families would go together on a trip to the Rocky Mountains. This year, under the guidance of park workers, they camped on the hillside. After putting up the tents, the two boys announced to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves next morning and promised to back before dusk. 

 Next morning, the boys set out with a backpack packed with food and water, the autumn breeze pinking their cheeks. Along the winding path, they glanced at a sea of colourful leaves spreading beneath their feet. As they got near to the top, the path was rocky and less-traveled. After three hours, they reached the top and enjoyed the beautiful view from the mountaintop. Lost in the breathtaking scenery, they felt refreshed from tiredness. How worthwhile the trip was! 

 Having got enough rest, Jeremy and Ian decided to climb down. Suddenly, trouble began. On one very dangerous part of the mountain, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy climbed down to where Ian was and found him badly injured and not able to move. 

"Help!" Jeremy shouted. NO REPLY. "Help!Help!" Jeremy almost cried. But still no replies. If only I had brought my mobile phone in the bag, Jeremy mouthed, regretful and sad. Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm himself down. Then he noticed Ian was bleeding. So he cleaned the dirt and blood from Ian's face and hands, and then tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian's right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that help would come.While they waited for help, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and let him lie on his jacket. Jeremy used an extra shirt to keep Ian warm and they rested together against a rock. However, as darkness started to fall, the weather turned cold and windy and help still didn't arrive.

 注意：续写词数应为 150 左右 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 

 Paragraph 1 : In low spirits, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents. 

 Paragraph 2 : Exhausted, Jeremy felt hopeless again with Ian on his back. 

 Dear Mike, 

 Yours,  

 Li Hua 

 China has built a high-speed passenger rail network in recent years and will continue to enlarge (rapid). By the end of 2017, China's railway mileage (reach) 127, 000 kilometers, and 25,000 km of it are high-speed rail, makes China's high-speed system the world's (large) high-speed network. 

China's high-speed trains are similar to those of France's TGV, Germany's ICE and Japan's Shinkansen. The fast trains with top speed of 250 - 350km/h are called CRH, China Railway High-speed.

 If you want to travel around China, the high-speed trains will be your ideal vehicle since they are clean, comfortable and modern. Unlike the traditional trains in China, no smoking (allow) on high-speed trains, not even between 

 carriages. 

 To meet the (require) of different passengers, the high-speed railway operators have divided CRH tickets into three types. They are business, first class and second class. There's never a mad crowd with many people (sit) in the aisles as well as in seats.  

 The ticket prices for China's high-speed trains are reasonable , on most routes, the frequency of departure is very high, so it's quite convenient for people(buy) tickets. 

 It is quite a challenge to get close to an animal in the wild, so much of our 1  of wildlife comes from pictures taken by 2 professionals that know how to go near to these animals. These professionals are wildlife photographers. 

 Wildlife photographers depend not only on their photographic skills but also on their knowledge of wildlife. To get good pictures, they sometimes have to 3  long waits, awful weather, and even the 4  of animal attacks. 

 Once they have become 5  with a location, photographers can begin to get 6  enough to animals to take pictures. Some photographers 7  in hut-like (茅舍样的) structures called blinds. This method works well with animals such as birds that depend mainly on their sight to 8  danger. Blinds, 9 , do not work well for taking pictures of animals with a sharp sense of 10 . Photographers may get close to these animals on foot, stay downwind and 11  sudden movements. Food or noises, such as bird calls, may also be used to attract wildlife into 12 . 

 For difficult animals, a photographer may even 13  a camera in the wild with a trip line (绊脚线). Animals that touch the line start it to take pictures of them. Each or these 14  requires great patience and knowledge, but the reward can be a 15  sight of nature. 

Everyone makes countless choices every day.For instance, when hunger strikes, you can reach for a nutritious snack good for your health, or junk food which may contribute to fatness. Then how do you make choices? If you're interested in living a richer, fuller life, there is a foundation which you can base all your decisions on, so that you can make life better not only for yourself, but also for those around you.

Imagine if every parent, mate, friend, teacher, businessman, and politician truly did their best to choose what's best for all in every decision they made, we would certainly live in a more caring, supportive world.

But how do I know what is really best?" you might ask. The answer is simple. It doesn't matter.    What matters is that whatever decision you make, you should choose with a sincere desire for what's best for all. Even if it later turns out that you have made a bad choice, there's no need for guilt ( 愧 疚 ). With a clear heart, you may stay clear and open.  Probably next time you'll achieve a satisfactory outcome.

However, choosing what's best does not mean you have to always sacrifice (牺牲) yourself for others. It's typical of a mother to sacrifice for her kids. However, an overly tired mother may get annoyed easily. Yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her children. So as you move through each day of your lives, remember to take account of yourselves as you choose what's best.

 A. This may make you feel guilty about your choice. 

B. A working mother can't balance career and family.

C. This foundation is to choose based on what's best.

 D. Some rest for this mother might seem not selfless. 

 E. This then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes. 

 F. And every choice you make, however big or small, affects you in some way. 

 G. What matters is not the choice you make, but the intention behind your choice. 

Kenya's wildlife officials have made a free mobile phone app, Makenya, to help track wild animals in the country.

 Kenya is home to nearly 400 species of mammals. Officials say it is getting more difficult to protect them, as climate change and human activities damage their natural environment. 

The app lets any user who sees a wild mammal identify it and give its location. Uses can also give other details. "You can also add the behavior. When you see this animal what are they doing? Are they resting? Are they running away? Are they feeding? What are they doing at the moment you see them? said Dr. Simon Musil, a wildlife researcher.

According to Musila, there is a need to have many people use the app to get more information about the animals. This can help the small number of mammal specialist in KenyA. The specialists have kept records of the animals' changing environments and survival conditions. Many people, including safari guides, visitors, student or anyone who goes out and sees the animals could also use the app. They can upload images and add details, such as the number of mammals and their exact locations.

 Samson Onyuok, one of the app users, said he is proud to help protect animals in his country. As a Kenyan, that is his little way of contributing to the conservation initiatives. Users like him have reported more than 2500 mammal sightings since August. 

 Experts say that while Africa is not the cause of much climate change, it is badly affected by it. Dr. Philip Muruthi, director of the African Wildlife Foundation, said that the birth rate of rare mammals (哺乳动物) and the survival rate of young ones are dropping. 

"It is very hard to benefit or manage what you don't know," he said. "That is why this is so important. It is going to tell us which species we have, where they are, and maybe which ones are highly endangered, what we need to do about them. And especially not just the big things but also the small things, like the bats."

The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen's works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.

JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's writing in new generations of readers. Students worldwide are invited to compete for scholarship awards.

 2023 Contest Topic: Marriages and Proposals(求婚) 

 The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice. 

 Submissions 

 The deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023. We will begin accepting submissions in February 2023. 

 Essay Contest Awards 

First Place: $1, 000 scholarship, plus free registration and two nights' lodging ( 住 宿 ) for JASNA's 2023 Annual General Meeting in Denver. Second Place: $500 scholarship. Third Place: $250 scholarship.

Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen's novels.

 Essay Format 

Walter John was a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, Alabama. As a young man in college far away from home, he didn't have much money. He had to work part-time to cover his living costs.

Recently he gave up his part-time job in the fast-food business and found a new one at a home-moving company called Bellhops. The pay for his new job was higher, and John gained more flexibility with his hours, which allowed him to focus on his studies a bit more. He wanted to do everything he could to secure this new employment opportunity, so he thought he had to try his best to make sure that everything would go well on his first day!

But sometimes, life hits you unexpectedly. A day before John began his new job, his car broke down! With little money to his name, he couldn't have his car repaired at the garage. None of his friends were able to take him to work. What was worse, the public transportation was not running at his working time. If he took a taxi, it would cost him half his salary. Therefore, he decided to walk to the company.

In order to get there by six in the morning, he thought that the safest way would be to leave at midnight. John even challenged himself to arrive there one hour earlier. Even though it seemed like such a far walk, John knew he was fit enough to do it. This was challenging, but John knew it was possible.

He grabbed his wallet and his phone and left his apartment. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he realized that walking alone in the dark at midnight can be dangerous. Moreover, he had to walk through a large wood as well as many blocks of the city. Therefore, he went back to take a bat （球棒）and a kitchen knife for safety purposes. In case a wild animal or some bad person attacked him, at least he would have something for protection.

注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置。

Finally John started his long walk. 

At that time, a car was drawing closer.

Dear Australian friends,

Thank you for listening!

A proverb says, "Time is money". But in my opinion, time is even precious than money. Why? when money is spent, we can earn it back. However, when time is (go), it will never return.

 is known to all that the time we can use is limited. Therefore we should make full use  our time to study hard so as to serve our country in  future.

But it is a pity that there are a lot of people  do not realize the value of time. They spend their precious time  (play).

In a word, we should form the good habit of (save) time. Do not put off what can be done today  tomorrow.

Jennifer Webb-McRae always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.

She really never wanted to be anything else 1  a lawyer when she grew up and that was because her family kind of put that idea in her head. They used to say she 2  every point, so she should grow up and be a lawyer.

Webb-McRae was raised in New Jersey and received her law degree there. 3 , Webb-McRae was interested in family law, so she clerked for a judge 4  in that field. Later, she got a chance to work with the juvenile (未成年) justice system. During that time, she found she had a 5  for criminal law and decided to work for that.

Now, she feels fortunate to get a job representing juvenile defendants. Her responsibilities are complex and she says she has a role to 6 in this system. She works to help people make good choices, 7 when they are young. She recognizes the power of peer pressure that children face. She 8 the strong "no-snitching"（ 禁止告密）culture among young people that can block needed intervention.

To 9  this disturbing and worrying situation, Webb-McRae 10  an Annual Back to School Initiative. After just six years in 11 , the program now involves 40 schools. Earlier this year, Webb-McRae also started a community engagement series. She thinks everyone has a right to 12  the justice system is fair and just.

"Our justice system certainly is not 13 , but I'm passionate about doing my little 14 to make it better. I believe in action and moving the ball forward." Webb-McRac hopes her example will 15 girls in New Jersey to pursue their dreams.

How to Set Goals

Whether you have small dreams or high expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life.

Find out your life goals. Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life. What do you want to achieve today, in a year, and in your lifetime? The answers to this question can be as general as "I want to be happy" or "I want to help people" .

Set specific (具体的) goals. Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve. Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it. For example, "Be healthier" is too big and vague to be a helpful goal. "I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon" is better.

Write out your goals. Be detailed, be clear, and include your steps.Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently. This will help keep you motivated.

You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals, but take the time to reevaluate your smaller goals. Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline? Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals? Allow yourself the flexibility (灵活性) to make some small changes to your goals.

A. Adjust your goals.

B. Track and measure your progress.

C. Having a plan will help push you ahead.

D.Writing them down tends to make them a little more real.

E. Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful.

F. Consider what you hope to achieve in 10, 15, or 20 years.

G. Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals.

In the animal kingdom, mimics（模仿）are not rare. Stick insects pretend to be twigs. Hawk moth caterpillars resemble poisonous snakes. The examples, though, are visual. Auditory mimicry is rarer. Danilo Russo of the University of Naples Federico II thinks he has found a novel case of it, as he describes in Current Biology. Some bats, he believes, mimic angry bees in order to scare away owls that might otherwise eat them.

Dr. Russo first noticed bat buzzing a few years ago. The noise struck him as similar to the sound of some bees. He wondered whether bat buzzing was a form of mimicry which helped to scare off would-be predators.

To test this idea, he and his colleagues first recorded the buzzing that captured bats made. Then, with protective clothing, they began the more dangerous task of recording the buzzing made by different bees. Computer analysis revealed that bees' and bats' buzzing were, indeed, similar.

Then the researchers recruited several owls. They put the owls, one at a time, in an enclosure with branches for them to stay on, and two boxes with holes in them. They placed a loudspeaker alongside one of the boxes and, after the birds had settled in, broadcast through it five seconds of uninterrupted bat buzzing and a similar amount of insect buzzing three times in a row for each noise. As a control, they broadcast in like manner several non-buzzing sounds made by bats.

During the broadcasts and for five minutes thereafter, they videoed the owls. After analysis, the results were unequivocal. When they heard both the bat buzzing and the bee buzzing, the owls moved as far from the speakers as they could. In contrast, when the non-buzzing bat sounds were played, they crept closer.

Dr. Russo believes this is the first reported case of a mammal using auditory mimicry to scare away a predator. They strongly suspect, however, that it is not unique. Anecdotes suggest several birds also make buzzing noises when their nests are disturbed. And with the result of the experiment, he therefore predicts that auditory mimicry is far more widespread than currently realized.