Nowadays, children spend less time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV— they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.
But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to swap at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kid can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.
Children often need a helping hand from mum and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go.”
So despite the complicated world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”
This might sound a bit old fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it’s made you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There’s no age limit on enjoying yourself!
1. Children are encouraged to do the following activities except________.| A．building dens | B．climbing trees |
| C．playing hide and seek | D．watching TV |
| A．Adults value outdoor activities. | B．Modern children need wild time. |
| C．The present world is complicated. | D．This generation of kids has no freedom |
| A．People at any age can enjoy wild time |
| B．It is out of date to go outdoors |
| C．It is too late for adults to enjoy nature |
| D．People like recalling the past |
| A．More space for children | B．Benefits of wild time |
| C．Wild time for children | D．Adventures of children |
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【推荐1】Maybe you are an average (普通的) student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First, time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then, decide a good, regular time for studying.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials (材料). No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, put your heart into your work.
Make good use of your time in class.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
| A．This will help you understand the next class. |
| B．You probably think you will never be a top student. |
| C．Don’t forget to set aside enough time to relax yourself. |
| D．Make full use of time to do exercises as many as possible. |
| E．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. |
| F．Take advantage of class time to listen to what the teacher says. |
| G．There are other methods that might help you with your studying. |
【推荐2】For most teens, bedtime is just a childhood memory. Keep in mind the risks that come along with a lack (缺乏) of shut-eye; don’t wait to reintroduce a bedtime, and be sure to pass along these five ways to get a better sleep.
Don’t stay up late to study.
Teens are often found staying up late to study. Studies show sleep helps you understand and remember information.
Sleeping with your smartphone nearby results in 21 minutes less sleep each night. If your phone is easy to reach, you’ll probably end up using it when you should be dreaming.
Turn your phone on airplane mode (飞行模式).
Even if your phone is out of reach, you may want to get up and check it when you hear it. Turn your phone on airplane mode.
Create a bedtime routine (常规).
Use your desk for working and your bed for sleeping.
Getting into bed to do homework, read, or check your phone may make you feel good.
| A．Bedtimes aren’t just for babies. |
| B．Don’t sleep right by your phone. |
| C．Besides, sleeping by your phone may be harmful to your health. |
| D．But getting into bed should be a sign for sleep, not other activities. |
| E．Your texts won’t come until you turn airplane mode off in the morning. |
| F．That’s why teens often get poor grades when they cannot get enough sleep. |
| G．After all, your bed is likely one of the most comfortable spaces in your home. |
【推荐3】You might have noticed how everyone is engaged in their electronic devices(设备） during family gatherings or bonding with friends. Disconnecting from electronic devices might be challenging, but there are ways to spend time with your friends without using them.
Turn Off Electronic Devices
If you want to spend quality time with each other, you and your friends need to sacrifice your screen time. Turning off your electronic devices could be the first step you can do.
By turning off your gadgets, it would focus the atmosphere to your bonding. Everyone could feel more welcomed and invited.
Start Playing With Classic Board Games
A board game had always been the source of entertainment when a group of friends wanted to have some fun. Since one of its side effects is laughter, you and your friends could release the stress away and start having a good time.
Play Question Games
Another helpful way to initiate a conversation with your friends is through playing question games. The rules depend on the players, but the main idea is to take turns in asking questions. However, there are many different versions of question games you can search online.
Have A Heart-To-Heart Talk
Some people want to spend time with their friends because they want to forget their problems for a while. But some might need some company. Aside from amusing games and pleasant talks, you can also encourage intimate conversations with your friends.
| A．Design questions in a proper way. |
| B．It could also be one of the house rules when you are together. |
| C．Sincere communication is vital in making friends. |
| D．Entertainment isn't the only way to interact with your friends. |
| E．You can change the mechanics(运作方式） of the games a bit,depending on your preference. |
| F．The foundation of playing board games is cooperation. |
| G．You can connect more and have fun with the right activities. |
【推荐1】Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could actually affect their development, a new study has found.
Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age l is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication skills, fine motor skills, personal and social skills,and problem-solving skills by age 2, according to a study of 7,097 children published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The study measured how many hours children used screens per day at age 1 and how they performed in these developmental domains (领域) at ages 2 and 4. Both measures were according to the mothers’ self-reports.
By age 2, those who had had up to four hours of screen time per day were up to 3 times more likely to experience developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. Those who had spent four or more hours with screens were 4.78 times more likely to have underdeveloped communication skills,1.74 times more likely to have poor performances in fine motor skills and two times more likely to have underdeveloped personal and social skills by age2. By age 4, risk remained only in the communication and problem-solving categories.
“One of the areas that is relatively understudied in the whole screen time literature is looking at the impacts of screen exposure on very young kids, especially when screens are introduced to babies,” said Dr. John Hutton, an associate professor of general and community pediatrics (儿科) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “It’s definitely a global concern, and I think the findings should really be applied to other countries as well.”
“Technology use can take time away from interpersonal relationships that develop social skills since real people are more multidimensional than characters on a screen.” Hutton added. Looking at people’s faces is when our brains turn on to figure out how to interact with them.
1. What does the new study focus on?| A．A baby’s mental health. | B．Children’s developmental skills. |
| C．A kid’s academic performance. | D．Students’ creative abilities. |
| A．Analyzing data. | B．Giving examples. |
| C．Reviewing literature. | D．Doing experiments. |
| A．The impact of screen exposure should be studied. |
| B．The findings should be applied to certain countries. |
| C．Global attention should be paid to kids’ screen hours. |
| D．Screens should be introduced to more and more babies. |
| A．What Faults Can Be Found with Screens |
| B．What Difficulties A Young Kid Will Face |
| C．How Screens Change Developmental Skills |
| D．How Screen Time Influences Kids’ Development |
【推荐2】How cold is too cold to keep schools open? The question is being raised, at least in the Northeast, where the temperature is way below zero.
Keith Marty, superintendent(主管)of the Parkway School District in Missouri, published a letter to parents saying: “it is always challenging to balance my desire to have children in school and also my desire to keep them safe.” Location can affect closure decisions: children in Minnesota are accustomed to cold winter temperatures, but kids in the South aren’t. Also at play are concerns about state student attendance requirement and traffic issues, such as how long students have to wait outdoors for a bus, as well as health dangers caused by the cold and the condition of many old or poorly equipped school buildings.
And many districts worry about students who receive most or all of their meals at school and who have working parents who can’t stay home with them. Matt Guilfoyle, spokesman for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia, said in an email that his school system “strongly believes students are better served by being in school. FCPS also considers the nearly 56,000 students who receive free and reduced-price meals each day at school. If schools are open and a parent does not believe it is safe for his or her child, the parent should keep the child at home for an excused absence.”
A few years ago, Chicago public schools closed when the National Weather Service said temperatures would feel, with wind chill(风寒), like 30 degrees below zero. But they opened the next day even though the temperature didn’t rise much. A Chicago lawyer named William Choslovsky wrote an opinion piece in Chicago Tribune mocking the schools for closing when Milwaukee schools stayed open with cold temperatures. “Consider this the continued wussification(娘娘腔)of society,” he wrote. “Our kids can go to school. Considering that so few even walk anymore, what difference does the temperature make?”
Still, sometimes, the temperatures demand school closure, at least in the eyes of school district officials. Buffalo officials decided to close schools for Friday, with the forecast calling for temperatures at around zero degrees, with wind chill making it feel more like 20 degrees below zero.
1. What can be learned from Paragraph 2?| A．Waiting for a school bus can be dangerous. |
| B．Many school buildings are too old to function. |
| C．Parents and schools differ on school closure. |
| D．School closure decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. |
| A．Opening school is good for students. |
| B．FCPS offers excellent food for students. |
| C．Some parents are irresponsible caregivers. |
| D．Some parents prevent schools from opening. |
| A．Are students strong enough? |
| B．When is it too cold for school? |
| C．Is the weather getting colder and colder? |
| D．What are the schools doing to face cold weather? |
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| 69% of the travelers try to put down their smartphones on vacation. | 1/3 of Americans always spend their time on the phone on holiday. | 16% of UK travelers always check their phones on vacation. | Most important objects USA: Mobile phone AUS: Camera UK: Sunscreen | ||
Holidays booking (预订) | |||||
| 3/4 of the travelers prefer to book trips online. | 84% of Americans say they are most likely to book online. | 3% of Australians book travel by phone. | |||
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What do one third of Americans always do during trips?
| A．They always try to put down their phones. |
| B．They always use a lot of sunscreens. |
| C．They always take cameras with them. |
| D．They always spend time on the phone. |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
①From social media users.
②From other travelers’ reviews.
③From family and friends.
④From travel companies.
⑤From travel guides.
| A．①④ | B．②⑤ | C．②③ | D．④⑤ |
| A．The text is written to change travelers’ habits. |
| B．UK travelers use mobile apps the least during trips. |
| C．Sunscreen is the most important object for a US traveler. |
| D．Most travelers like to communicate with their friends on vacation. |
【推荐1】First of all, students should respect their teachers. They should pay attention in class. That means saluting (向……致敬) the teacher, standing from your chair when the teacher enters the classroom, attending any lesson attentively, etc. In the class of a certain subject or a teacher you don't like very much, if it’s total anarchy (混乱), how can we talk about respect?
Play by the rules
If your teacher wants you to use wide-lined paper, do it! If he/she tells you to sharpen your pencils only before class starts, listen to him/her. If he/she doesn't accept late homework, do yours on time. Sometimes classroom rules seem strict or even silly, but most teachers know what's necessary to make things run smoothly and what it takes to let the learning begin. And the better the learning environment is, the smarter you’ll be!
Expect him/her to like you
Teachers are teachers because they like kids. Given the chance, most teachers want to be your friends too. Respect your teacher, but don’t be afraid of him/her. He/She wants you to have a great school year just as much as you want to have!
Put first things first
Friends are a fun part of school. But sometimes they’re not the most important part. When your teacher is teaching, give him/her your full attention. Even when it’s hard to do — recess will come soon, and that’s the time for playing with your friends.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?| A．Advice Before You Go to School |
| B．What You Should Do at School |
| C．How to Get Along with Your Teacher |
| D．How to Plan Your Time at School |
| A．Don’t play if you haven’t completed your homework. |
| B．Follow what the teacher says. |
| C．Work is work and play is play. |
| D．Make the learning environment as good as possible. |
| A．The teacher. | B．The teacher’s lecture. | C．The students. | D．Friends. |
【推荐2】How to Introduce Yourself in Class
Introducing yourself to a class, whether you are the student or the teacher, can feel frightening.
Stand up when it's your turn to introduce yourself.
This will make you appear more confident.
Smile when you speak.
Even if you are super nervous, smiling will make your voice sound calmer and will help you mask that nervousness.
Speak with confidence.
You want everyone to be able to hear you, so when you introduce yourself, do so in a clear, loud voice.
Give your name first.
It's helpful to give your first name, pause, and then give your first and last name, like “Hello, my name is June, June Thompson.” The repetition makes it more likely that others will remember your name.
If you are involved in sports or have pets or like to travel, the end of your introduction is a good place to give this information. You could say something like, “When I'm not studying, I like to train for and run in half-marathons.” This gives your classmates and teacher a memorable activity to tie to your name.
| A．Share information about your family. |
| B．Here are some suggestions that can help. |
| C．Don't be shy or stare down at the ground. |
| D．That's because you are nervous before strangers. |
| E．Offer personal details, like hobbies or interests you have. |
| F．This will also help you speak more clearly than if you were to stay seated. |
| G．It also shows your classmates and your teacher that you are friendly and approachable. |
Chinese Government Scholarship–Chinese University Program is established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE), aiming to develop outstanding international talent and improve the perception of China’s higher education. Under the mandate of the MOE, Zhejiang University is opening application for full-time postgraduate studies under the 2022 Chinese Government Scholarship–Chinese University Program.
Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarship
Coverage of the scholarship:
Tuition;
Free accommodation on campus;
Stipend (助学津贴): Granted in accordance with the relevant standard;
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Categories of Applicants and Duration of the Scholarship:
Doctoral Degree Students: 3-4 academic years;
Master’s Degree Students: 2-3 academic years
Note: Applicants who apply for courses instructed in Chinese must have a good command of Chinese language. If their Chinese proficiency have not reached the requirement of our institution for professional learning, they are required to take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test prior to the studies in their specialties. For those who take the one-year remedial Chinese language courses, the duration of the scholarship will be extended correspondingly.
When and How to Apply
Application deadline: February 28, 2022
Applicants must log in to the Online Application System For International Students of Zhejiang University, clearly fill in and completely upload the application materials as required.
Please also note the winter break is from January 15, 2022 to February 17, 2022. Application submitted during the above-mentioned time period will be processed after the end of the winter break.
Application Materials
In addition to the application documents for admissions, scholarship applicants must submit the following supplementary materials.
Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, filled in Chinese or in English, pasted with a recent photograph (white background, 35mm×45mm in size).
Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The original copy should be kept by the applicant. This form is uniformly printed by the Chinese health and quarantine department and needs to be filled out in English.
The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.
Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
2022 Version of Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU supervisor.
Scholarship Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide GRE, NTS-GAT test scores.
The processing fee: the bank wire receipt should be enclosed in the application package.
1. What do we know about the program?| A．The signature of a doctor is required in the medical examination for the program. |
| B．Duration of Bachelor’s degree students is 3-4 academic years. |
| C．Application submitted before February 28, 2022 will be processed in the winter break. |
| D．Applicants are supposed to have good English proficiency. |
| A．All living expense | B．Accommodation on Campus |
| C．Tuition | D．Processing fees |
| A．All applicants should take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test. |
| B．A photograph of the applicant without the official stamp of the hospital is invalid. |
| C．GRE, NTS-GAT test scores are not compulsory in the submission. |
| D．Applicants are supposed to submit the original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form filled out in English. |
【推荐1】D
Seeing a volcano erupt (喷发) is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit (山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua. Giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above. Steaming, hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit; the McKenney Cone (火山锥). Just as though you were going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the relative safety of the old, inactive summit.
Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava (熔岩) and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night. the burning lava quietly falls down tae side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .
1. What is the main purpose of this passage?| A．To attract tourists to Pacaya. | B．To describe the beauty of Pacaya. |
| C．To introduce guided tours to Pacaya. | D．To explain the power of nature at Pacaya. |
| A．where people can enjoy cultural festivals | B．where the daring Pacaya tour starts |
| C．that gives a close-up view of Paraya | D．that is famous for its tour companies |
| A．walk directly to the active summit | B．hear the continuous loud noise from above |
| C．make greater efforts than to other summits | D．see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions |
| A．get down the mountain in time when night falls |
| B．avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone |
| C．enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky |
| D．appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain |
【推荐2】Do you know how to cycle? It is a skill that, once learned, is never forgotten. For the majority of us, the art of balancing on two wheels was mastered during our childhood. Many still wear helmets, put feet on the pedals, and take a ride around the streets. And in recent years, cycling has become more and more popular. What attracts people to ride their bikes once again?
Cycling offers a lot of advantages that affect both our physical and mental health. For example, regular cycling can improve the function of our cardiovascular (心血管的)system, assist in the burning of extra body fat and strengthen our leg muscles. A long ride in the countryside helps us to clear our mind easily.
Riding a bike is a smart choice for getting to work, shopping, or sightseeing. You can save money that you would otherwise spend on fuels and fares. Unlike cars that struggle with parking, bikes can be easily locked up. Then, on the train, there are chances at stations and other people speaking loudly on their phones. Cyclists face neither of these problems. And if we’re worried about safety, there are cycle lanes in many cities, or we can wear light-colored clothes to improve our safety when cycling on the roads.
Cycling can also be good for the environment. It cuts our carbon footprint, which means we make less pollution. It’s great for our planet and keeps the air clean around us. When we ride bikes, we don’t use fuel like cars do, and that’s really good for our environment.
Therefore, more and more people choose to ride for many benefits such as improving their health, easily going to work, saving money, protecting the environment, or a combination of these factors.
1. When do most people learn to ride?| A．In their free time. | B．After their retirement. |
| C．At their young ages. | D．During their adulthood. |
| A．It is a good way to save money. |
| B．It is a great idea to relax cyclists. |
| C．It is dangerous to cycle on the roads. |
| D．It is difficult to find a place park the bike. |
| A．Consumes more fuels. | B．Increases air pollution. |
| C．Causes fewer accidents. | D．Reduces carbon footprint. |
| A．Sports & Health. | B．Travel & Culture. |
| C．Science & Technology. | D．Animals & Environment. |
The study suggests the influence of these names might persist. Children continued to eat about 50 percent more carrots even on the days when they were no longer labeled as anything special.
The research, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was presented at the annual meeting of the School Nutrition Association in Washington, D.C..
“Cool names can make for cool foods,” said the lead author Brian Wansink of Cornell University. “Whether it be ‘power peas’ or ‘dinosaur broccoli trees’, giving a food a fun name makes kids think it will be more fun to eat. And it seems to keep working — even the next day,” Wansink said.
Similar results have been found with adults. A restaurant study showed that when the Seafood Filet was changed to Romantic Hawaii, sales increased 28 percent and taste rating increased by 12 percent. “Same food, but different expectations, and a different experience,” said Wansink, author of “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.”
The study was conducted in pre-schools, but the researchers believe the same naming tricks can work with children at home.
“I’ve been using this with my kids,” said researcher Collin Payne, “Whatever sparks(激发) their imagination seems to spark their appetite.”
1. Those four-year-old kids ate ________ when the carrots were renamed X-ray Vision Carrots.
| A．twice more carrots | B．nearly double carrots |
| C．about 50 percent more carrots | D．as many carrots as they used to |
| A．power peas | B．dinosaur broccoli trees |
| C．fun names of food | D．cool foods |
| A．sales increased 28 percent when the name Romantic Hawaii was taken |
| B．taste rating increased by 12 percent after the Seafood Filet was renamed |
| C．same food would let people have a different experience with different names |
| D．the researchers got similar results when they work with children at home |
| A．people prefer food with cool names |
| B．how to name the food which kids eat |
| C．how to help kids eat in a healthy way |
| D．kids often imagine when they eat food |
