Real-life Room Escape Games
Real-life room escape games are a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked in a room with other participants and have to use the things in the room to settle a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit.
The game is based on Escape the Room video games, such as Crimson Room and QP-Shot, created by TAKAGISM Ine. by Toshimitsu Takagi in 2005, in which the player is locked inside a room and must explore his or her surroundings in order to escape.
The games were so successful that new locations began opening up across China, in cities big and small, according to Want China Times. In the southern city of Shenzhen, for example, the first escape game location opened last August.
| A．Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room. |
| B．They should also be brave enough to face their fears. |
| C．Permanent real life escape games in a fixed location were first opened in Europe. |
| D．Sometimes the excitement becomes a bit much, though. |
| E．Weekend or day event escape games have been held in some stores. |
| F．And seven new game locations quickly followed. |
| G．Each game adds local themes to settings. |
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【推荐1】No video games are allowed after 10 pm. It is not allowed to play games for more than 90 minutes on non-holidays. No more than 400 yuan per month is allowed to buy virtual weapons and costumes.
The Chinese government has issued new regulations aimed at controlling teenager’s addiction to video games. Some officials believe that this problem is the reason why more and more young people are suffering from myopia (近视) and poor learning. The rules forbid users under the age of 18 from playing between 10 pm and 8 am. The rules demand that they shouldn’t play more than 90 minutes on non-holidays and more than 3 hours on weekends and other holidays.
Officials have taken stronger measures to monitor large technology companies and promote them to help spread the advocated cultural values. The official media regarded some games as “poisons” and banned some violent games. In addition, minors (未成年人) must use real names and ID numbers when they log into the game. These regulations also limit the a-mount of money that teenagers can use to purchase virtual items such as weapons, clothing, and pets through the app.
Analysts said that these regulations have been largely predicted by the industry and are unlikely to affect its earnings. However, young gamers may also find ways to bypass (绕开) the rules, such as using the parent’s phone number and ID number. “There will always be something imperfect,” said Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners. However, he added that thanks to the regulations, China is now one of the most regulated video game markets in the world.
Yang Bingben is the owner of an industrial technology company. He noticed that his son often plays games that don’t require networking and is difficult to control. “We have something new to replace the games,” he said, “our thinking should be to build more stadiums, such as football stadiums and basketball courts.”
1. The new regulations will help Chinese teenagers with their ________.| A．intelligence | B．personalities |
| C．study and eyesight | D．constitutions and morals |
| A．They are adjustable. | B．They are effective. |
| C．They are creative. | D．They are worthless. |
| A．Teenagers are spending more time in the stadiums. |
| B．Football and basketball will be popular with teenagers. |
| C．Getting rid of the addiction to video games is impossible. |
| D．Doing sports helps prevent teenagers playing video games. |
| A．Literature. | B．Education. |
| C．Fashion. | D．Sport. |
【推荐2】What do you do when you have a few minutes to spare? There are thousands of puzzles to choose from that can be worked on at your convenience. They all have something in common: they test your skills or knowledge. Here are four of the most common.
Word puzzles
One of the most popular word puzzles — the crossword — has been around for nearly 110 years. Crosswords can be done with paper and pencil or online. Sometimes word puzzles involve finding new words within a large group of letters. This type of word puzzle is called a word search. Word puzzles usually test your vocabulary. Knowing the language that the game is designed in is required for success, however.
Math puzzles
Math puzzles involve numbers, words or objects and the use of math. Surprisingly, the ever-popular Candy Crush is classified as a math puzzle. Math skills are required for players to successfully move and match colored candies.
Mechanical puzzles
Mechanical puzzles have pieces that must be arranged in some way. The world’s best-selling puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube, is a mechanical puzzle. As of 2020, over 450 million Rubik’s Cubes had been sold. Jigsaw puzzles also fall into the category of mechanical puzzles. They typically involve putting pieces in the right place to form a picture. Jigsaw puzzles have from two to over 550, 000 pieces — the largest one on record.
Logic puzzles
Figuring out the solution to a logic puzzle requires careful thought rather than guessing. Sudoku and Mine Finder are examples of logic puzzles. In Mine Finder players must determine where the mines are hidden in a grid.
1. Which puzzles contribute to word learning?| A．Word puzzles. | B．Math puzzles. |
| C．Logic puzzles. | D．Mechanical puzzles. |
| A．Both are best-selling puzzles. |
| B．Both have more than 550, 000 pieces. |
| C．Both have pieces that must be put in the right place. |
| D．Both test mechanical engineering skills or knowledge. |
| A．Life skills. | B．Pop culture. | C．Technology. | D．Games. |
【推荐3】When the weather is good, most children would like to play outside. So we asked some kids and their parents whether the following toys kept them happy.
All Surface Swingball, $35.99
Played by Martin, nine, and five-year-old Alex in Crewe, Cheshire.
Mother Jennifer says, “The boys thought the toy was excellent and really wanted to play with it. It can be played with alone or with another child. It’s for the right age range but I believe the toy can be played with by all ages and is suitable for the whole family.”
Rubberwood Quoits Set, $13.99
Played by Jessica, four.
Mother Lucy Hayburst, 37, in Chichester, West Sussex, says, “Jessica played with this toy for a few minutes but quickly stopped playing with it. Since we bought this toy for her, she only played several times. The quality is very good. It can be played with by one child or more. Besides, I believe it’s more suitable for older kids.”
Wooden Animal Skittles, $14.99
Played by Matthew, two.
Father Richard Lee, 36, from Dartford, Kent, says, “Matthew was very interested in the toys and liked to play with them, but that only lasted for around five minutes. The skittles were fun at first but that feeling soon disappeared. Two or more children can play with the toy together. And I think they are most suitable for kids aged between three and seven. Our youngest son, Ethan, just kept trying to eat the lion’s head.”
First Tailball Net Set, $22
Played by James, five.
Mother Sarah Schwar, 39, from Grays, Essex, says, “James loved the toy.” He enjoyed balls so it was perfect for him We used it in the summer as it was easy to take on trips It is suitable for kids over five years old I think the price is fair and your children deserve it.”
1. What did Jessica think of Rubberwood Quoits Set?| A．Frightening. | B．Expensive. |
| C．Wonderful. | D．Boring |
| A．Wooden Animal Skittles & First Taiball Net Set. |
| B．Rubberwood Quoits Set & First Taiball Net Set. |
| C．All Surfacce Swingball & Wooden Animal Skittles. |
| D．All Surface Swingball & Rubberwood Quoits Set. |
| A．Toys should be chosen according to children’s ages. |
| B．Each toy has its own advantages and disadvantages. |
| C．Parents should encourage kids to play with toys patiently. |
| D．All parents are concerned with the usage and prices of toys. |
【推荐1】Guinness World Records Set by Kids
◆The youngest club DJ
Oratilwe AJ Hlongwane likes putting in more efforts when playing music for a crowd. In 2012, he became the youngest club DJ — he was five when he played a one-hour set to 100 people at a bar in South Africa. Known in the business as DJ Arch Jnr, he broke the record previously held by a six-year-old in Japan.
◆The most viewed video game — unboxing video
Kids love watching someone unbox a new purchase — especially if it’s something they can’t get themselves. Maybe that’s why more than 25 million people have watched video websites. What’s really cool about Evan is that he usually donates most of the toys to those in need. He also uses his popular video website channel to draw people’s attention to worthy organizations for helping the poor.
◆The youngest drummer
The rules of Guinness World Record say a drummer must record a real song and be paid for his skills and that the drummer must give at least 20 concerts of 45 minutes or longer within five years. At the age of just four Julian Pavone met all those qualifications.
◆The fastest assembly (组装) of 10,000 Lego pieces and the longest Lego chain
A group of school kids in New Jersey went for their world record to increase public awareness of a fellow student Jamesy Raffone who is suffering from a rare and deadly disease. The group put together 10,000 Lego pieces in just three hours, breaking the old one by five hours. They also set the record for the longest Lego chain, which ended up at 947 meters, beating the old record by 40 meters.
1. Who is devoted to charity?| A．Evan. | B．Jamesy Raffoe. |
| C．Julian Pavone. | D．Oratilwe AJ Hlongwane. |
| A．He has recorded 20 real songs. |
| B．He gave less than 20 concerts at five. |
| C．He must earn a lot of money by recording. |
| D．He was qualified for the Guinness World Records at four. |
| A．To inspire team spirit. | B．To prevent a rare disease. |
| C．To raise money for their friend. | D．To help a sick schoolmate. |
【推荐2】Four days of fun, sun and celebrities, as well as networking, career workshops and mentoring (指导), were in store for two Long Island teens chosen to take part in the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Chosen from thousands of applicants, Tianna Gonzales and Kaiya Simmons were part of a group of 100 young people who marched in the Magic Kingdom Parade and made conversation with Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and actor Miles Brown.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Kaiya Simmons, 14, moved to Miller Place at the age of 3. A ninth grader at Miss Porter’s School, Kaiya says she enjoys acting, art and science and is currently studying environmental science. “It is fun learning about the environment and different ways to help protect it,” Kaiya says. “I am also learning different techniques to improve my acting on stage and in films.” After high school, Kaiya hopes to attend Yale University and pursue a career as a doctor.
Tianna Gonzales, a 10th grader at Sachem High School North, is interested in psychology and music and plays the saxophone (an instrument) for the school’s marching band, orchestra and symphonic band. Other school activities she participates in include track, Model United Nations, Foreign Language Honor Society and Art Club Honor Society. “Once I graduate, I plan to work in the film world, hopefully attending New York University or New York Film Academy,” she says. “Through storytelling, we can shape this century to be an even stronger attraction for societal change.”
The Disney Dreamers Academy is aimed at helping to inspire young people during a critical time of their development. “Our goal is to help them see the unlimited possibilities and to inspire them to achieve their purpose — to become the heroes of their own stories”, says Tracey D. Powell, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort.
1. What can we know about the two Long Island teens?| A．They experienced four days of fun in a store. |
| B．They took part in a costume design competition. |
| C．They communicated closely with two celebrities. |
| D．They’re recognized as celebrities by the 12th annual DDA. |
| A．To take up a job as a doctor. |
| B．To return to her hometown Miller Place. |
| C．To become a movie actress. |
| D．To study environmental science further. |
| A．Friendly but careless. | B．Determined but traditional. |
| C．Creative and serious. | D．Ambitious and responsible. |
| A．To educate the teens to study hard. |
| B．To introduce the aim of the DDA. |
| C．To encourage more teens to take part in the DDA. |
| D．To provide information about the participants of the DDA. |
“Storm chasing(追逐)” is becoming an increasingly popular hobby, especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frequent storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where the storm will be and waits for it to develop.
Although anyone can do it, storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big storm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for vacations during the storm season.
Even then, storm chasing is not all adventure and excitement. “Storm chasing is 95% driving,” says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.”
However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it. “When you get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sight you will ever see in your life,” says Jasper Morley. “Every storm is an example of the power of nature. It is the greatest show on Earth.”
1. For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to _______.
| A．get quickly into their cars for safety |
| B．wait patiently for the storm to develop |
| C．head straight for the center of the storm |
| D．collect information about a coming storm |
| A．to do it in an organized way | B．to spend much more time on it |
| C．not to get too close to a storm | D．not to drive in a heavy rain |
| A．storm chasing costs a lot of money |
| B．efforts in storm chasing are well paid |
| C．storm chasing is worth hours of waiting |
| D．a storm presents the greatest show on Earth |
| A．To appeal to more people to take the adventures. |
| B．To give people advice when a storm is coming. |
| C．To introduce a hobby called storm chasing. |
| D．To present difficulties of storm chasing. |
| A．Storm chasing is only fit for young people. |
| B．Some storm chasers were killed during the storms. |
| C．Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world. |
| D．Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointment. |
