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The little bird perched itself on the tree branch outside Vanessa＇s bedroom window. It trilled（啼啭）an energetic song as the first pale yellow rays of sunshine peeked over the horizon. 

"Oh my gosh, what is that noise? "she complained to herself, pulling her bed sheets over her head in an attempt to drown out the chirping. It was no use, and she knew it. The loud tweeting signaled the coming of the day. To confirm it, Vanessa's mom knocked twice on her door, and then came in with a smile. "Time to get up, Sleepyhead," she whispered. "The early bird catches the worm, you know. "

"Ugh," mumbled Vanessa into her pillow. "What does that even mean?"

"It's just an expression, Honey," her mom replied. She gave Vanessa a kiss on the cheek and urged her to get out of bed. Vanessa rolled over and slept for a few more minutes.

Vanessa shuffled her way downstairs for breakfast, ate slowly, and missed her bus. When she finally got to school, she had missed attendance and had to get a late pass. She missed the first part of math class, so she didn't understand the lesson and had to get extra help. Her teacher gave her extra homework to make sure she knew it. This day was no fun. 

The next morning, Vanessa was woken up by the same loud, twittering song. Instead of ignoring it, today Vanessa walked over to the window and opened the curtains. Soft light filled the room. "Well, hello there, little fellow," she said when she saw the pretty bird outside, still chirping happily. It was startled by her voice and flew down to land on the fresh dew of the morning grass. As she watched, the bird cocked its head, plunged its beak into the wet ground, and plucked out a wiggling worm for breakfast.

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。

Paragraph 1:"Hmm,"thought Vanessa," maybe I can try being an early bird for once. "

Paragraph 2:Vanessa couldn't help humming a merry tone on her way home. 

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear fellow students,

A traditional festival closely related to spring, which had remained silent for centuries, is back in bloom, thanks to    grow) enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture andincreasing demand for seasonal sightseeing tours. 

Huazhao Festival is said to be celebrated as the birthday of the flower goddesthe second month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Its origin cantrace) to the period before the Qin Dynasty (221-206BC) and was        (official) set as a festival during the Sui(581-618) and Tang(618-907)dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, the festival,was one of the three nationwide celebrations back then, fell on the 15th day of the second lunar month. The other two were Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month and Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of eighth lunar month. 

However, the timing of the festivalvary) between regions, because of the difference inflowering begins. As a result, many parts of the country take turnslaunch) their celebrations as if presenting a feast for the eyes in relay. Despite various highlights, this March the festive celebrations across different regions spontaneously shared the features of hanfu—a traditional Chinese style of clothing-and flora（植物群）(appreciate).

For more than a century, Paul Cézanne (1839-1906)has been celebrated as an artist's artist. For nearly as long, the banker's son from Aix-en-Provence has been credited with laying the groundwork for the 20th-century avant-garde（前卫派思想）. But the curators（负责人）of the largest Cézanne exhibition since 1997 decided that more could be learned about the great French post-impressionist simply by looking more closely at his paintings. 

Of the 80 oil paintings in this show, which will later travel to London's Tate Modern, eight have been subjected to infrared X-ray and other imaging technologies to determine how he made each mark. The curators' conclusion: What made Cézanne a pioneer and enduring inspiration is that in every landscape, still life, portrait, and figure painting, he was trying to communicate emotion with every brushstroke, building each image sensation by sensation. 

Unlike other artists, Cézanne seems "less concerned about what he is depicting than how he is building a picture," said Kyle MacMillan in the Chicago Sun Times. In paintings such as Still Life With Apples (1893-94),"standard rules of perspective are overthrown and the objects look like they are about to slide off the table. " But the impact that Cézanne had is obvious in this show, which "goes to great lengths" to highlight which works were collected by fellow artists, said J. S. Marcus in The Wall Street Journal. Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse all owned Cézannes, and Jasper Johns has loaned the show one of Cézanne's drawings of female bathers, a favorite subject of the earlier artist that is showcased in this exhibition's final room. The figures in these works "often have an impassive（冷漠的）quality，leading many critics to wonder if he filled his celebrated apples with greater emotion than his human subjects. "

But not that the show tells you how to interpret Cézannes. "It's up to you to wind your own way. It's what Cézanne did, after all. "

When the parcel arrives, the remote-controlled car inside is broken. That could easily result in an unhappy child -but not this time. 

The package has come from a British start-up that hopes to equip the nation's youngsters with an endangered skill: the ability to fix gadgets when they fail. The aim is to encourage 10 to 14-year-olds to try fixing electronic devices and learn how they work, by sending them faulty toys that they have to take apart and repair themselves. The company, Team Repair, has been founded by five engineering graduates from Imperial College London. Having begun as a university project， its ultimate goal is to steer children into careers in science and to nurture（培养）a new generation of engineers and inventors. 

"Every month, we'll send children an electronic gadget with a carefully planned fault," said Patrick McGuckian,22,the chief operating officer. "The idea is that they learn key repair skills, and that they also learn the science and technology behind how the components inside it work. "

It is estimated that two million tonnes of electrical and electronic items are thrown away in the UK each year. "Meanwhile, the UK has a Stem [science, technology, engineering and maths ] skills shortage costing£1. 5 billion a year,"McGuckian said. "We wanted to help solve those two problems. "

The service-currently in a testing phase-will cost £28 a month, with each kit designed to keep a child occupied for several hours. Once a gadget has been mended, you post it back so it can be broken again for somebody else to fix. There is also an app to provide instructions on how to perform the repair, and also mini science lessons. "As a society we've been tuned to replace rather than repair," McGuckian said. "We want to encourage a different mindset in the next generation-and on top of that, we want them to be creative, to be engineers, to be inventors that solve the biggest problems. "

Some Top Coast Destinations to Visit

Britain has over 18,000 miles of coastline to explore: from white soft sands and vibrant seaside resorts, to wild nature reserves filled with puffins（海鹦），dolphins and various thrills. Wherever you＇re heading，here＇s where to splash， surf, dive, swim-and perhaps even sunbathe-on Britain's shores. 

Why we love Kent

From ice-cream shops to towns that are on the map for cutting-edge food and art, the 'Garden of England'is meant for discovery. Just a short hop from London takes you to Margate-home to the Turner Contemporary gallery and Dreamland theme park. Tuck into delicious oysters and other seafood in Whit stable or try bohemian Rams gate for a weekend away. Relax among the candy-coloured beach huts of Broadstairs, or bring the past alive in the surrounds of time-honored Dover Castle, Leeds Castle or Canterbury Cathedral. 

Why we love the Jurassic Coast

Welcome to dinosaur territory. Over 200 million years old, the Jurassic Coast's beaches and rocks are strewn with ancient fossils and footprints-yours to discover on walks,bike rides and picnics. But that's not all. This 95-mile coastline also offers countless ways to explore: from kayaking between the chalk-white towers of Old Harry Rocks and swimming in West Bay's clear waters,to watching the sunset over the sea from Portland Bill Lighthouse. 

Wherever you venture, here's what to look out for, and the best places to stay. 

Why we love the Wales Coast Path 

This isn't just a walking trail -it's the route to adventure, culture, wildlife and more, serving up 870miles of breathtaking sea views, glorious beaches, wildflower-topped cliffs and charming harbour villages. Even a short walk is a starting point to discover the treasures of coastal Wales: from surfing, sailing and swimming, to horse-riding on beaches and cycling through forests. 

You don't have to be a long-distance hiker to enjoy the Wales Coast Path: wildlife lovers, thrill seekers, day trippers-this one's for you. 

A MOTHER'S DAY SURPRISE

The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother's Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast(吐司/烤面包片) and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.

 The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.  

Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked(恐慌). Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff's hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.

 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。 

 As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.  

 The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.  

注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.

 Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal (create) special designs.  

 The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, (use) twigs(树枝) to remove it. Over time, the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.  

 Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which (gradual) turned into chopsticks.  

 Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and (be) too violent for use at the table.  

 Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat  

 their hands.  

 Our family enjoyed a beautiful houseplant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through1 years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of 2 it.  

 However, two weeks ago, we3 some changes in its leaves, which began to lose color. We watered and looked after it4 . There was no hope of5 for the plant. We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and6 replanting them in another small pot.  

 What7 us was that these leaves planted in the new place grew strong. In order to know the reason why the houseplant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot. Then, it became8 to us that its roots were in disorder, completely tangling up(缠绕). Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of its environment. We now realized that it became root-bound and had no more room for their roots to grow in its pot.  

 People can become root-bound, too. Those who9 personal growth or development often want to make10  that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. However, they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to11 . Their view becomes wider and they need12 environment to live in. They need people who will make 13  for their growth. If they cannot be14 , some problems are sure to appear. 

 So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways, you may need to 15 you are bigger now, and need to have a bigger stage for personal growth or development.  

Nowadays with the development of technology, people have gradually depended on the mobile phones seriously. Many people, especially young adults, like to use social media to connect with others. However, everyone takes no notice of an important point. That's face-to-face communication between people is missing.

 Social media is all about connecting with others. But a new study suggests that too much social media use makes people feel alone and lonely. The study finds that heavy use of platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram leads to isolation among young adults.  

 In the study Brian Primack and his team interviewed 1,787 U.S. adults aged 19 to 32 about their use of social media platforms. Surprisingly, people that spend more time on social media feel lonelier than others.  

Tom Kersting, a psychotherapist(心理治疗师), said "Although people think being on social media all the time makes them connected to others, they are actually disconnected, because the more time one spends behind a screen, the less time one spends face-to-face."Kersting continued. "They are spending a lot of time looking at everyone else's posts, where they are, where they are going and what they are doing. The constant connection to others' perfect life experiences causes feelings of being left out, and of being lonely."

So what's the answer? "It's simple," says Kersting, "All you need to do is to have a strong will. The solution to this is to refuse the addiction to looking at everyone else's life. Just focus on your own life, where you're going, what you are grateful for, and what you want to achieve in this world. Then go out and do it, and stop wasting so much time comparing."