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Your “North Star”
你的 “北极星”
In life, there are times when you lose your way, both literally(字面上) and figuratively(比喻地). 1 Those are examples of being literally lost. You could also lose your way while on your career path(职业道路). That is an example of being figuratively lost.
If you are physically lost and do not have a compass(指南针), you could use the stars in the night sky to know which way to go, especially the North Star.
Experts at NASA say this about the North Star, “If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere(北半球), it can help you orient(确定方位) yourself and find your way, as it’s located in the direction of true north.” 2 However, it is usually easy to see, even from cities.
3 As the world changes around you and grows more complex(复杂的), you can look to your North Star to help guide you. Your North Star can keep you focused and on track. It reminds you of what is important.
Some people may say that their North Star is their guiding light. It is something very important to them, and it keeps them on the right path. Your North Star can also be your personal mission statement. It can include your principles and guiding beliefs. 4
As an example, a music teacher and musician moved to a new city. 5 So, music was his North Star. It kept him busy, provided him with employment, and later led to great friendships with other musicians.
A. They add that the North Star is not the brightest star in the sky.
B. You might get lost while walking in the woods or sailing at sea.
C. The North Star can also help when you are lost in your heart.
D. The North Star is a star which is used to find your way.
E. Your North Star can give your life meaning and direction.
F. He did not know anyone, and he felt lost and alone.
G. During a difficult time, many things can act as your North Star.
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答案： 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. E 5. F 根据空格下文中的“Those are examples of being literally lost.”可知，空格处讲的是关于字面上迷失的例子。B选项“当在森林中行走或在海上航行时，你可能会迷路”和空格下文内容一致。故选B。 空格上文提到，NASA的专家们说，北极星可以帮助确定方位，找到方向；空格下文提到，但是，即使在城市里也很容易看到它（北极星）。A选项“他们补充说，北极星并不是天空中最亮的星星”承上启下。故选A。 空格上一段提到，北极星可以在方位上迷失的时候帮助你指明方向；空格所在段讲的是，当你的世界发生变化时，北极星依然可以给你指引方向。C选项“北极星也可以在你内心迷失方向的时候有所帮助”承上启下，且符合逻辑。故选C。 空格上文提到，北极星是非常重要的东西，它让人们走在正确的道路上。北极星也可以是你的个人使命宣言。它可以包括你的原则和指导信念。E选项“你的北极星能给你的生活带来意义和方向”承接上文，且符合逻辑。故选E。 空格上文提到一个音乐家的例子，由此推测空格处是讲这个音乐家的事情。F选项符合逻辑。故选F。

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Let nature become a classroom 让大自然成为课堂
On a weekend, a group of students gathered in a wetland park. They were observing(观察) the p 1 and listening carefully to their teacher, Mr Hu, Five years ago, Mr Hu s 2 to organise activities about nature for students.
“Our tours are mainly centred around nature e 3. They aim to help students gain the k 4 of animals and plants in nature and form a deep connection with nature,” said Mr Hu. “Through different o 5 activities, students can not only get a chance to put what they have l 6 from books into practice, but also learn how to enjoy, respect and live in harmony(和谐) with nature.”
In recent years, China has s 7 fast development in nature education. Nature education helps children slow down and notice the world around them. It brings out their n 8 abilities to go out and discover. Our country has rich natural resources(资源) such as forest parks, wetland parks and geological parks. Nature education can bring us a r 9 learning experience. Walking into nature, the world in our eyes is no longer a single image in textbooks. I 10, what we see is a mysterious world that is changeable and is waiting to be explored.
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答案： 1. plants 2. started 3. education 4. knowledge 5. outdoor 6. learned 7. seen 8. natural 9. real 10. Instead