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1、Skateboarding Changes My Life

On my 35th birthday, I gave myself my first skateboard. Most friends and family thought I was crazy, but only I knew why.

Two years ago, I fell 12 meters down a waterfall and broke my pelvis. . I went from a wheelchair to a walking stick, then to walking a block, and finally miles. Physical activity grew important to me. So why not make it enjoyable? , but I've wanted to learn to skateboard since I was a kid. To me, skating was actually very similar to dancing.

. I even avoided going to the skate park during peak hours to hide from others' eyes. I had no idea what I was doing and felt awkward when strangers saw me skate or just try to balance. That fear of being judged often stopped me from just getting out there for practice.

One day, my friend Monica and I met members of GRLSWIRL, a skate club. They were so friendly that we wanted to be part of it. The club was amazing: even though everyone was better than me, they helped happily and cheered my progress. .

During the practice, falling is a part of skating. For me, a big challenge of skating was overcoming my PTSD(创伤后应激障碍). . Gradually, the more I learned from small falls, the less my PTSD took over. I knew it was OK to drop and get up. Although I started skating for therapy, I never expected it would open up a new world of excitement and possibilities for me.

A. There, I grew more confident

B. For a long time, I tried learning skating alone

C. Most of my time and energy went into dancing

D. Dancing had acted as a comfort of mine for years

E. But the accident made it hard for me to get over it

F. Soon I was able to skate in front of others without fear

G. My journey back to physical health was long and challenging

2、Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect the birds, which are endangered.

The Plains-wanderer is a small bird that lives in Australia's grasslands, not just any grasslands. Plains-wanderers are picky. There can't be too much grass or too little. For this reason, scientists sometimes call them the "Goldilocks" of animals. The birds were once common in eastern Australia. But that's changed, as grasslands have been turned into farms and cities. The birds' number has fallen by over 85% in recent decades. Scientists believe there are now only 250 to 1,000 of the birds left in the wild.

To protect these rare birds, scientists first had to learn where they were. So Zoos Victoria, the group behind the recent effort to locate Plains-wanderers, worked with Queensland University of Technology on a plan to locate the birds. Since Plains-wanderers are hard to spot, the team chose to "listen" for the birds instead. Female Plains-wanderers make an unusual "Ooom" call, and this was the key to locating them.

The researchers set up 35 special recording devices called "song meters" in nine different grassy areas where Plains-wanderers could possibly have been. Song meters record all the sounds made in an area over a long period of time. The song meters collected tens of thousands of hours of recordings — far more than humans could analyze. So the researchers fed the recordings to an AI system trained to identify the calls of Plains-wanderers.

The AI system discovered Plains-wanderer calls coming from two of the sites. It's the first time in over 30 years that the Plains-wanderer has been found west of Melbourne. Mr. Hartnett says the discovery is "huge".

The new information will help scientists protect the birds. The team plans to work with the land owners to help protect the birds, and the grasslands they depend on. And the researchers are still "listening" — using song meters and AI to locate more of these Goldilocks birds.

3、The increasing frequency of rocket launches is crowding the region of space closest to Earth, known as low-Earth orbit (轨道) — a zone that has tens of thousands of pieces of old hardware left over from past decades. Experts warn that the danger posed by all this space junk is rising sharply. In recent years, debris (碎片) has fallen on countries across the globe. Aside from falling to Earth, objects may also smash into each other in orbit, generating even more debris. Scientists also point to the potential danger to air transport, as well as the pollution caused by debris burning up in the atmosphere.

To settle the growing problem, various strategies have been put forward for cleaning up low-Earth orbit. A Japanese company recently presented a model for a kind of "space garbage truck" that it hopes can get back inactive satellites from orbit. A Swiss company working with the European Space Agency is planning similar retrieval missions. Another solution, in the short term at least, is to boost objects to higher orbits, where they pose less of a danger. In 2022, a Chinese mission boosted an inactive BeiDou navigation satellite into a higher and less crowded zone.

A longer-term solution would involve recycling such objects — and some of that recycling can happen in orbit, astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says. "At some point we're going to have to move from disposing (处理) of old satellites in the atmosphere to taking them to recycling stations where their parts get reused for new satellites, and we actually do some of the manufacturing in orbit." Moriba Jah, a space scientist, calls this the "circular space economy", and the European Space Agency suggests it can be achieved by 2050.

Another seemingly simple idea is to make satellites more durable (耐用的). "The message that I keep trying to deliver to anybody is: We need fewer satellites that can work longer — that is the big engineering challenge now, and I don't see anyone really taking that up." says astronomer Samantha Lawler.

4、My life experience is anything but ordinary. Raised by my hardworking single mother on Australia's Gold Coast, I was encouraged to pursue higher education. To please her, though my passion was cooking, I enrolled in university while working part-time as a chef. However, my love for the kitchen soon overshadowed my studies, and I dropped out to pursue cooking full-time.

Over the next 12 years, I climbed the ranks as a chef, landing head chef positions in North Queensland. But a trip to Bali became a turning point. I realized I desired something beyond conventional existence. Despite guilt, I walked away from my settled life, returning to my mother's home on the Gold Coast.

Soon, I fell back into old patterns — working in kitchens and feeling unfulfilled. Then, Instagram changed everything. As an early user, I poured my creativity into the platform, discovering a talent for photography and storytelling. By 2012, my audience grew to 200,000 followers, and tourism boards began reaching out. Recognizing the opportunity, I quit my job to pursue travel photography and social media full-time.

The early days were tough. I created a "solo influencer package", offering brands social media content, photography and campaign reports. As a pioneer in Australia's influencer market, my services became highly sought-after. I traveled constantly — 50 trips a year at my peak — while expanding into consulting, public speaking, and project management.

Now, I run a multifaceted business, combining photography, social media, and travel. I co-founded the Travel Bootcamp, teaching others to build careers in the industry, and launched an online photography course for beginners.

My journey has been challenging yet deeply fulfilling. Money is no longer the main driver — instead, I seek meaningful experiences and opportunities to inspire others. What began as a small idea has grown into a life of adventure, creativity, and purpose.

5、Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.

EarthX Eco-Art Competition

It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.

Deadline: May 15, 2025

The Children's Drawing Contest

Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is "Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future", invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize.

Deadline: March 4, 2025

Science without Borders Challenge

The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is "The Sixth Extinction" and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.

Deadline: March 8, 2025

6、假定你是李华，你的笔友Bruce最近沉迷抖音短视频，为此还经常跟父母起冲突。现在已经意识到自己的错误，但不知道该如何戒断沉迷，也不知道该怎么跟父母道歉，修复关系，特写信向你求助。请你给他回信，内容包括：

1.表示理解；

2.你的建议及理由；

3.祝愿和期待。

注意：

1.词数120左右；

2.增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.词汇：抖音Tik Tok

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8、Popular tourist d include the Zhongshan Walking Street, famous for its shopping, and the Island Ring Road, where tourists can cycle on the 43-km bike path along the seaside. (根据首字母单词拼写)

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10、It is strongly r that students read classic novels to improve their language and thinking skills. (根据首字母单词拼写)

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15、The guy c on his homework was distracted (分心的) by the outside loud music from time to time. (根据首字母单词拼写)

16、After practicing for half a year, she can speak French f with the local people in Paris. (根据首字母单词拼写)

17、I have kept in c with my net friend by email for many years. (根据首字母单词拼写)

18、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。

More and more students in Japan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to learn English and other languages. The language-learning app Duolingo (conduct) a survey (调查) on how students study languages. More than 4,700 Japanese students answered questions about their language-learning (habit). The survey found that the number of people (use) ChatGPT and other AI tools increased by more than 80 per cent in 2024. AI was particularly popular with younger people. The researchers said young people used AI more took face-to-face lessons. However, some people in their 20s were not (total) happy with AI lessons. They said AI lacked (缺乏) natural responses and was a little boring.

Duolingo said: "We're in the middle of an AI revolution (改革). Technology has long had an effect language learning." It found that apps were the most popular method in Japan to learn languages. English was the most studied language, (follow) by Korean. People are studying Korean to understand language as it is often spoken by favourite artists and celebrities. Duolingo said around 58 percent of people took part in the survey used language-learning apps. This was followed by video streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix (37%), textbooks (36%) and online lessons (16%). The number of people going to a language school (decrease). Just 13. 8 percent of people went to classes with a teacher.

19、Today's young adults (aged 18 — 34) seem to avoid phone calls altogether, with a quarter admitting they've never even answered one.

A recent survey shows a clear change in communication styles. Texting plays a leading role, with over 70% of young adults loving it. Voice notes are also very popular, being liked by nearly 40%. It seems linked to a general dislike of unexpected calls; more than half connect them with bad news. Interestingly, this aversion (讨厌) to phone calls isn't shared by elders. Only 1% of those aged 35 — 54 use more texts than calls.

The survey suggests a generational change in communication styles. Phone calls, once a useful tool for connection, are now seemingly dropping in favor of other methods like texting and voice notes.

As reported, the young have played a main role in the online messages and text messages. An ordinary explanation for their unwillingness to answer phone calls is the pressure connected with them. More than half of them think there is negative news when receiving unexpected calls. The young generally like planned phone conversations as the primary means of communication.

Whatever the case, it's clear that today, we don't even imagine communicating without the help of a phone. New technologies, such as social media, would ruin human relationships in the long term. As a matter of fact, this may already be happening.

Indeed, we can't ignore the value of the voice in human relations. Listening to the expression of another person brings us much closer to them. It's also easier to emotionally connect with others in this way. Text messages are more often misunderstood. When communicating something serious, it's always better to make a phone call.

20、Compared to a sport like soccer, this one may seem frightening. It's all about tackling (抱摔) — getting knocked down and knocking down others. But it's loved by millions across the world. It's rugby (橄榄球)!

On Sept 8, the men's rugby World Cup will start in France. The first match will be between France and New Zealand, but France may be feeling a bit nervous. Although it is a country with a small population, New Zealand has the best rugby team in the world.

Sione Multipola, 36, is a rugby player and coach from New Zealand. Rugby is the national sport in New Zealand. From the grassroots to the professional level, well-established pathways are in place for rugby, according to Multipola. And lots of kids start playing the sport from a young age, including himself. "I was inspired by my siblings and gathered with my friends just about every Saturday to play," said Multipola. Multipola said it's the sport's exciting nature that attracts so many players and fans. "Unlike soccer, where physical contact is limited, rugby's physicality adds an extra layer of excitement and intensity (强度)." This makes everything very unpredictable. And comebacks and last-minute victories are common,"keeping spectators on the edge of their seats".

The tackling aspect of rugby can seem dangerous, but Multipola makes sure that there are strict rules and guidelines in place for safety. "As a coach, I see new players feel scared about getting hurt," said Multipola,"but we teach them the rules and safe ways to tackle. Also when you expect to be tackled, it becomes less scary."

A good rugby player needs to be fast, strong and agile, said Multipola. And it's all about strategy, so you need to follow a good game plan and be prepared to make quick decisions.

The 20 teams playing at this year's Rugby World Cup — the tenth one to be held since 1987-have their game plans ready. Can New Zealand get the title for the fourth time? We'll have to wait and see