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— ____I can take you where you want to go. 

My little sister, Meg, said that she wasn't afraid of the dark anymore and she'd be OK staying with Aunt Lily in the country. "As long as you're there, Mike," she had said. Still, Mum was worried. Meg had never slept away from home, away from the city. So I told Mum I could handle everything.

Even though we were only staying overnight, Meg had brought six books-all about fairies. After we unpacked, Aunt Lily invited us to pick some flowers. As we followed her through the forest, Meg held my hand tightly. But once we reached the sunlit grassland, she let go. "Butterflies!" whispered Meg. She screamed with delight when one flew near her.

Maybe I had nothing to worry about, I thought. I still remembered when I was here last summer, I found some amazing insects, like fireflies(萤火虫) and walking sticks which I'd never seen in the city. 

"Fairies are magical. See these beautiful flowers they grow!" she kept telling absolutely everything she knew about fairies. I was glad that if she kept it up until bedtime, then maybe she'd fall right to sleep.

Meg did keep chatting, right through supper. Then the sun began to set. "Does it get really dark out here at night?" she asked. Her eyes were fixed on the window.

"Sure, but we've got plenty of lights inside," said Aunt Lily. She leaned over and gave Meg a warm smile. But I could tell she was still worried. "I could read to you."

I hadn't even finished a page when her bottom lip started shaking slightly. "Mike," she said, her eyes starting to fill. "I want to go home." I quickly searched through her book for something to keep her from crying.

The book fell open to a page that was dog-eared from use, a page that was obviously one of Meg's favorites. The text read: "Among the trees deep in the forest, the lights of fairies gleam (闪烁)." Aha! How could I forget those "tiny fairies" out there?

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作答。 

Para1:"Meg, there's something outside I want to show you," I whispered.

Para2:"Tiny fairies, Mike!" she said, pressing her forehead against the window, "Everywhere!"

Going out for a walk with their sons is a simple task for most fathers. But for Martin Ralfe and his one-year-old boy Leo, it can be a real1 . That's because Martin is blind and Leo is also visually impaired (受损), meaning they have to thoroughly 2 every trip they take outside of their home. The 29-year-old parent 3 to let his lack of sight stop him from 4 with his son and going exploring.

The pair have shared their special bond on TikTok and gone viral after showing how they go out for the day. Martin says it was actually his wife who 5 him to take Leo out on walks. He 6 he initially had some worries about taking Leo out on his own but now he is 7 and spends most weekends exploring with his son. 

He said, "Our favorite 48 to do together include going for walks and 9 the ducks. Currently, on our bucket list is to visit Disneyland but Leo is 10 interested in trains too, so we'd love to go to the National Railway Museum in York."

Martin's TikTok account has thousands of 11 and has a range of videos such as him walking Leo. He is using it to 12 other people with visual impairment. He said, "I love 13 these videos and I get so many amazing 14 . Many people praise me but I'm just a 15 dad getting on with life."

A Summer Science Camp Instructors

Palo Alto Junior Museum &Zoo-Summer 2023 Camp Season

The Palo Alto Junior Museum &Zoo is currently looking for Camp Instructors to help facilitate its summer science camps which operate from June 15th through August14th. These programs feature week-long full-day camps exploring a variety of science topics in the Life, Physical and Earth Sciences, and camp participants range in age from Preschool through Grade 6.

In addition to staffing science camps, Instructors are needed to support after camp programs at Rinconada Park. After camp programs offer campers an opportunity to wind down after a busy day of learning, and feature recreational activities, games, art making, and weekly trips to the Rinconada Pool.

For more information about specific offerings, please visit www.cityofpaloalto, or enjoy to review the City of Palo Alto's camp catalogue.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will be at least 18 years old and available the entire summer--from June15th through August 14th. They will have an interest in science, teaching, or child development, and will love working with children in an educational setting. This is a great position for college students or high school seniors. 

Hours of work:

Science Camp; Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am-4 pm each day

After Camp: Monday through Friday, approximately 1:30 pm-6:30 pm each day 

Pay: $19.29-$23.67 per hour 

Note: All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted, and to wear a mask at all times out of consideration for the flu epidemic.

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and email of interest to the Education Director, Alex Hamilton. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. 

Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility. 

One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, "What's that?"

For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat was messy. 

 "We're going to have a dog!" My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday. 

"What's a good name?" said Josie. 

The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, "Shadow!"

The next day, we piled together all, the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn't approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog. 

That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as. little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged （摇晃） her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking （吱吱的） sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, illuminating the room and revealing our 'shocked faces. 

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. 

Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. 

假定你是李华, 你参加的选修课近期将组织一次校外实地考察, 现就"A Field Trip to the City Museum or the Nature Park" 在同学们中征求意见, 请你给负责该课程的外教Brian写一封邮件, 内容包括：1. 你的意向和理由；2. 对活动的期待。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出, 不计人总词数；3. 可以适当增添细节, 以使行文连贯。

Dear Brian, 

Best regards, 

Li Hua

During the Tang Dynasty, poet Li Bai wrote a poem about the tough journey to Shu, comparing it to scaling the vast blue sky. The Shu Roads are named  the ancient state of Shu. The builders of the expressway  （link）Jigzhi County in Qinghai Province to Barkam County in Sichuan Province know how complex it is to build a road in the region. 

Extending for 219 kilometers, the expressway lies at height of over 3, 300 metres. This means that the annual average temperature is just 1. 4 ℃ , and can drop as low as -36 ℃. Since the construction began in 2020, this extreme climate （limit）work to roughly six months a year. The （hard） section was the 5.5-km Shenzuo tunnel, running through weak and jointed rock masses and (exceptional） complicated land conditions. Ma Kelin, the only female project manager, has learned a tough lesson since she joined the project. It took her over a month （recover）from vomiting and breathlessness.

The expressway, with an （invest）of 30. 2 billion yuan, will open to traffic by the end of next year. Many of those  live along its length are waiting, expecting it to contribute to economic development. The local authority plans an area of 12 square kilometers for potential  (tourist） attracted by the new road. 

Andy Wang is a Chinese student at Lawrence University with an excellent college application. However, what sets him apart is his1 as a popular author and founder of a nonprofit organization. 

At the age of 18, Wang2 his first book, High School Encounter-Seattle. The book describes his3 as an international student, especially how he4 the new culture difficultly. Writing became his way to reflect on himself and explore his5 in a foreign country. 

Wang's book came from his blog and6 received widespread attention. Believing that nothing is more powerful than a learned mind, Wang7 the charity "Andy Reading Fund" to provide8 books and resources for rural students in China. All earnings from his book were presented as9 to the fund. To date, he has successfully10 over $7, 500 and donated to several schools. 

In his latest project, Wang is looking to11 100 student representatives to sponsor 100 students in need,12 more students to help those less fortunate. 

Although he has not yet decided on a major, Wang is13 to promote his Fund at the University, where he is one of the only 19 Chinese freshmen. 

Ken Anselment, the head of Admissions, regards Wang to be a（n）14 member, highlighting his innovation, and his15 for others as qualities that go in line with the university's values. 

The appeal of clay（黏土）, with its physicality and boundless creative potential, has attracted artists, technicians, and hobbyists for centuries. This essay will explore how making pottery offers countless benefits for mental health, including stress relief, sensory engagement, acceptance of imperfection, and self-expression. 

Engaging with clay is a comforting activity that can reduce stress and anxiety. The focus and concentration required to sculpt clay can quiet the mind and promote relaxation. In addition to its healing benefits, making pottery provides a comforting sensory experience. This process also involves repetitive motions such as throwing, shaping, and coloring, which can provide a sense of control and accomplishment, boosting self-confidence and reducing negative thoughts. 

We may spend hours beautifying our pieces, choosing colors that speak to us, and hoping they will look as we envision after firing. Sometimes they do, especially for the fortunate or skilled. But often, we must learn to accept imperfection. As the experienced potter Meg Biddle puts it, "It's finding that balance between control and unpredictability that gives me joy. 

Creating with clay is an overall experience that engages our hands, fine motor skills, and imagination. It is an extension of ourselves, allowing us to shape the clay with raw emotions while making detailed decisions. 

In conclusion, pottery offers countless benefits for our well-being, including stress relief, creative expression, and the ability to let go. As we transform clay into a beautifully finished piece of art, we also take a step closer to our own transformation. Pottery is not just an art form. 

Last month, a part of the Negro River in the Amazon rainforest reduced to a depth of just 12. 7 metres, its lowest level in 120 years, due to the lack of rainfall. In Lake Tefé, about 500 kilometres away, more than 150 river dolphins were found dead, not because of the low water levels, but probably because the lake had reached temperatures close to 40 C. 

"The Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil is experiencing a tough time and it is the sum of three things, says Luciana Gatti, a researcher at Brazil's National Institute. "The first is deforestation, which is turning rainforest into a drier, hotter place, she says. 

"Additionally, El Ninio climate pattern has begun and it makes things worse, "adds Gatti. El Niño is a phenomenon which occurs every two to seven years. During El Niño, winds that usually blow from east to west along the equator（赤道） are weakened or even turn the other way round. This leads to the change of rainfall in South America, causing dry air in the north, where the rainforest lies, and damp air in the south. As a result, countries in the south are currently greeted by heavy rains, while the Amazon is experiencing the lowest rainfall levels from July to September in 40 years. 

The third factor is the unusual warming of the water in the northern Atlantic Ocean. The warming of these waters causes the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone（热带辐合带）, a region of intense cloud and rain formation, to shift north. The ITCZ takes the storms with it, away from Brazil, and causes less rainfall than usual. 

Although it is hard to predict when the next drought might strike the Amazon, studies show that climate change is messing with the timing of El Niño. "The tendency is that we have stronger and more frequent crises, Gatti says. This could be a disaster for the Amazon rainforest, already hit by deforestation and a warming, drying climate. "The forest's tipping point is coming closer-and it's coming quick.