Appealing Wordles
The website game Wordle was a huge hit earlier this year, with more than two million players across many countries trying to guess its daily word. If it has sparked your interest in word puzzles, there are plenty of brilliant mobile games to test your letter skills on the Android and Apple app stores.
Alphabear: Words Across Time: It is a great example. Each level starts with a grid of letters , from which you make words...and bears! The animals pop up if you use letters that are next to one another, and the bears get bigger as you spell more words. You can also unlock special powers to boost your points and time.
Wordfeud: If you’re a fan of board games you might enjoy! It lets you play Scrabble-style matches against friends. If you’re really keen you can be involved in up to 30 games at once. The game also lets you mix up the board so that its bonus-score tiles appear in different places, to keep you all on your toes.
Letterpress-Word Game: It is also a multi-player game, where you can play against friends or bots (game-controlled players). You have to spell out words to capture sections of the on-screen grid of letters for your colour (red or blue) before your opponent does, so it’s not just about finding one word at a time but also carefully planning your next moves.
SpellTower: It is about strategy, too. It’s a wordsearch game where the letter tiles rise up from the bottom of the screen. You have to reduce the tile as quickly as you can by finding words and beating your own high scores.
Some of these games use in-app purchases to unlock all their puzzles or remove adverts. They are optional — and remember, if you want to spend money, check with an adult first.
1. Which game can enable players to be rewarded with more time?A.Alphabear: Word Across Time. | B.Wordfeud. |
C.Letterpress-Word Game. | D.SpellTower. |
A.The more words you spell, the bigger the animal is. |
B.If you mix up the board, you have the bonus scores. |
C.You will be really confident about your next moves. |
D.You can beat your own high scores by using strategy. |
A.All of the games are free of charge. |
B.Only children can play these games. |
C.Young players can remove advertisements without any purchase. |
D.Young players should ask adults for permission if spending money. |
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MY EXPERIENCES WITH COMPUTER GAMES
I clearly remember the fast time I played a computer game. I was seven years old. My friend had gotten a computer for his birthday. He invited me to play a game, which was very simple by today’s stand ads, but we loved it. We played for hours. We would meet after school every bay to play it. My addiction to computer games started then. Not long after that, my friend moved to the city. I missed him, but got my own computer and began playing by myself.
Over the years, computer games developed rapidly. Technology improved, and there were always raw and better games to play. You could then play games over the tenet with people from all over the world, using either computers or smart oh ones. The nine games were fascinating and it was always exciting to play.
At first, I played games over the internet after I had done my homework and eaten dine. Then I started playing as soon ail got home each day. My parents stooped me, so I started playing it the mode of the night. I went to school and often be asleep in d ass. My teacher wound solid me buts would often do the same thing the next day! Shortly after that, I began to skip meals and play through the night. My parents found out and took away my computer and smart phone. I knew I had gone too far. My love of computer games had become an addiction. It was affecting my schoolwork and my health, and I felt decreased.
Then one day I bumped into my friend again! He had moved back to our hometown. We hadn’t seen each other for ages. He joked happy and healthy We take d about the past and the good times we had, playing that old game. He still played computer games, but he also did many other things. He invited me to play basketball with some friends. I got tired quickly, but I loved it. Afterwards, we played a board game. We laughed and talked and played for hours. It was very sociable and great fun. Playing games with my friends in real life was much more enjoyable than doing so online.
Computer games are great fun and I still play them sometimes. New technology is making more amazing things possible. I’ve learnt that some games can even teach us to train our brains to salve problems. However, games can also be addictive, so balance is important for a healthy lifestyle. We can spoil good things by doing them too much. Now I enjoy playing games even more because I am able to maintain a good balance between work and play.
Read the passage again and answer the questions below.
1. How did the writer’s love for computer games begin?
2. Why did the writer’s parents take away his computer and smartphone? Do you think they were right? Why?
3. Why do you think the writer felt tired after playing basketball?
4. According to the writer, what is more fun than playing games online?
5. What did the writer learn by recovering from his game addiction?
【推荐2】Abzu is a word from the oldest Sumerian stories, coming from the words “ab” (ocean) and “zu” (to know). Giant Squid, a US company, has named its newly developed video game ABZU.
In ABZU, players explore the ocean — a space that can be both alien and familiar at times. As the nameless diver, players explore the deep and see underwater life.
But as they adventure through the ocean, players will discover more.
Further into the game, players will discover broken underwater robots, and these robots will open the path for the diver. The developers let the environment tell the background story and players find out the other mechanics themselves.
Many have played ABZU so far. They think although the game is a short adventure, it holds the promise to being something more.
A.They’ll see shark statues. |
B.At first, the game seems aimless |
C.You need to pay for the skills in the game at first. |
D.They’ll see cleaner fish feeding around a shark’s mouth. |
E.It can be played on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. |
F.Underwater games are always welcomed by many young people in the US. |
G.Then, they’ll find underwater temples that hold the key to the main story of the game. |
【推荐3】Children have their own rules in playing games. They seldom need a referee(裁判) and rarely trouble to keep scores. They don’t care much about who wins or loses, and it doesn’t seem to worry them if the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck, so that their personal abilities cannot be directly compared.
Grown-ups(成年人)can hardly find children’s games exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple games again and again. However, it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinarily afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to his turn. He can be confident, too, in particular games, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he has caught.
It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation under their control. Everyone knows the rules, and more importantly, everyone plays according to the rules. Those rules may be childish, but they make sure that every child has a chance to win.
1. What is TRUE about children when they play games?A.They can stop playing any time they like. |
B.They can test their personal abilities. |
C.They want to pick a better team. |
D.They don’t need rules. |
A.They are not interested in games. |
B.They find children’s games too easy. |
C.They don’t need a reason to play games. |
D.They don’t understand children’s games. |
A.Because he can be someone else other than himself. |
B.Because he can become popular among friends. |
C.Because he finds he is always lucky in games. |
D.Because he likes the place where he plays a game. |
【推荐1】Get your boots muddy with our Ranger Team!
Muddy Boots volunteer activities
Do you live nature and want to help us? Looking for an opportunity to get outdoors again and get your boots muddy?
Our Muddy Boots volunteer activities will start again in June 2022, and we are creating more opportunities for you to join in at our three green flag sites. We welcome all ages. Become a Muddy Boots volunteer and meet new people. Muddy Boots events are free. Don’t forget your boots!
Each site will host a regular Muddy Boots Volunteer Group to support the rangers (护林员) with their practical management and conservation work. On top of this we are also looking for volunteers to help with projects, litter picking, events, site monitoring and more.
We would love to hear from anybody interested in helping us to look after these very important local woodlands, ensuring that they are safe & welcoming for both the public who visit them and the wildlife who call them home.
Holt Country Park
Every Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 15th
Pretty Corner Woods
Every other Thursday 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 16th
Sadlers Wood
Last Tuesday of Month, 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 28th
To register your interest, or to find our more information please email us on countryside@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
1. What can we learn about the volunteer activities?A.They will be done on three sites. |
B.They provide boots for volunteers. |
C.They are specially intended for teenagers. |
D.They will be held in June for the first time. |
A.Put our wildfires. |
B.Finish projects on their own. |
C.Keep an eye on local woodlands. |
D.Organize visitors picking up litter. |
A.On June 15th | B.On June 23rd | C.On June 28th | D.On June 30th |
【推荐2】Volcanoes, Beaches, and Rainforests.
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1. What is Caravan according to the passage?
A.A travel agency. | B.A tourist brochure. |
C.A famous guide. | D.A native of Costa Rica. |
A.Salinas. | B.Pottstown. |
C.Plano. | D.Arthur Frommer. |
A.To introduce Cost a Rica. |
B.To attract more travelers. |
C.To present some comments from visitors. |
D.To remind people of some unforgettable tours. |
【推荐3】We are looking for energetic volunteers who might be willing to volunteer their time. It’s a great way to build your volunteer experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your pride.
Computer Teacher
The computer teacher will be responsible for teaching older adults computer skills, including basic skills such as turning on computer or more media skills such as setting up email. This position requires patience, dedication and long hours on your feet. Computer skills needed. Ask Mandy, 01313377227.
Meals on Wheels
Do you have time in your schedule to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Meals on Wheels drivers deliver nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound seniors on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our aim is to help seniors who are unable to go out themselves due to age or disability. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Call Lucy, (781)2727177.
Tree Nursery Volunteer
Tasks are different according to season, but may include: collecting tree seeds from ancient woodland, preparing seeds for sowing, planting trees and tree aftercare. Some of the work is physical and outdoors, others such as seed preparation can be done indoors. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge or interest in botany would certainly be helpful. Ask Amrita, 07748623073.
Photography Volunteer
If you have a talent for photography, this may be the role for you. We need someone who can take great photos for posters and websites. We especially need photos of our events and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing your work being displayed on the National Trust website and in literature. Ask Sarah, 01248600954.
1. If you’re a good driver owning a car and want to help out, you may contact.A.Mandy | B.Lucy | C.Amrita | D.Sarah |
A.Computer Teacher. | B.Meals on Wheels. |
C.Tree Nursery Volunteer. | D.Photography Volunteer. |
A.A computer teacher will have to walk a long distance for the job. |
B.Meals on Wheels volunteers will cook lunch for the elderly who are in need of help. |
C.For tree nursery volunteers the job may vary with season and workplace may change. |
D.A photography volunteer needs experience in taking photos for posters and websites. |