1 . Group Activities for Your Teens
| Keeping your children and their friends happy and busy might not be easy. So, if you’re planning to have a party or any kind of event, we have some group activities for teens that will interest them and help them learn something new. | |
Who am I? If you are looking for a group activity for teens who don’t know each other that well, this one will fit the bill.
| Do a Dare Teens sit in a circle. Spin (使旋转) a bottle and whoever the top of the bottle points at has to do something silly or funny as directed by the others.Task suggestions:
| Chair Racing You do need space for this activity. Chair racing is fun as well as challenging. Divide the group into two teams. Now ask one member of the team to sit on a chair while the others carry it to the finish line!
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Get teens to write down a few things about themselves.
Wear your socks on your hands for the next three rounds.
1. Who is the text written for?
| A．Children. | B．Teachers. | C．Parents. | D．Visitors. |
| A．To improve teens’ writing skills. | B．To help teens know each other. |
| C．To test teens’ guessing abilities. | D．To teach teens how to write lists. |
| A．leave | B．pick someone | C．do a task | D．spin again |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．instruction | B．notice | C．ad | D．report |
Some of the world’s most important scientists think the idea of people living on Mars will come true one day. Stephen Hawking believed humans must move into space to live. “Once we spread out into space and build independent colonies (殖民地), our future should be safe,” he said. Robert Zubrin, a rocket scientist, agrees and thinks sending people to Mars will allow us to learn a lot—for example, about the ability of humans to live in a very different environment.
★ Terraforming means changing the environment on a planet so that it is similar to Earth’s. One of the main goals of terraforming Mars is to warm it up because the average temperature there is about -60 °C. One idea for warming Mars is to build factories there that produce greenhouse gases. This could take many centuries. However, it should lead to rainfall and the growth of plants, resulting in more air that people can breathe.
Another big concern for scientists is whether humans can move to Mars and still stay healthy in mind and body. As a test, six people lived in a Mars-like environment in Hawaii for a year before “returning to Earth” recently. It was a 1, 200-square-foot room that was on the side of a volcano (火山) and used the sun for energy. Christiane Heinicke, one of the people who lived there, said that one of the biggest problems was feeling bored. Another important finding was that the people living together should all be able to get along and work together.
One particular organization based in Europe is planning to send the first humans to Mars before 2030. However, many experts think the project’s cost of $6 billion is too low for it to be successful. The American space agency NASA believes that sending people to Mars would cost about $100 billion, although this estimate (估价) is based on bringing them back to Earth, too. Anyway, it seems that humans living on Mars may well happen a lot sooner than most people believe.
1. Paragraph 1 mainly focuses on ________.| A．how we can move to another planet | B．why we work on moving to Mars |
| C．when we will move to Mars | D．where the Mars is |
| A．However, scientists need to terraform Mars for people to live. |
| B．And people are trying to send the people to Mars. |
| C．But scientists can’t do anything about this. |
| D．However, it is not easy to move to Mars. |
| A．the cost of moving to Mars | B．the energy on Mars |
| C．the physical quality of people | D．the food on Mars |
| A．humans | B．scientists | C．planets | D．cost |
| A．The temperature on Mars is 60 degrees above zero. |
| B．It is sure to send the first humans to Mars after 2030. |
| C．$6 billion is enough to send people to Mars. |
| D．Moving to Mars would be good for mankind. |
3 . Harbin is known for its really cold winters and amazing ice sculptures (雕塑). Over the years, the city has turned into a popular tourist attractions. Visitors from all over the world come to its yearly Ice and Snow Festival.
According to He Jing, the director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Harbin’s tourism boom (繁荣) is no accident, but the result of a year of careful preparations. Since the beginning of 2023, the city has been developing plans to improve the tourism industry and attract attention from various social media platforms. She said, “We pay special attention to the reviews under the videos on social media platforms. Whatever the tourists complain about, we take quick action to improve.”
To attract tourists who are not used to cold weather, Harbin has set up many temporary (临时的) heated places for them and provides free hot drinks. Local speciality frozen pears are cut into flower shapes for easy taste by tourists. The city even placed a large man-made moon for tourists to take fashionable photos. He Jing said, “We want to impress tourists with all the small details, letting them feel comfortable and respected.”
Touched by these “small details”, tourists share their heartwarming moments online, attracting more curious tourists to the city and propelling Harbin to the top of hot topics on the Internet.
This hospitality (热情好客) and service led Harbin to receive over 3 million tourists during the 2024 New Year holiday, bringing 5.9 billion RMB in revenue (收益).
These actions have not only improved Harbin’s tourism industry but also allowed more tourists to experience the city’s unique charm and warm hospitality.
1. What local specialty is mentioned as being served to tourists in Harbin?| A．Frozen pears. | B．Hotpot. | C．Dumplings. | D．Mooncakes. |
①Reply to reviews under tourists’ posts.
②Cut frozen pears into flower shapes.
③Provide free hot drinks.
④Place a large man-made moon for tourists to take photos.
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．announcing | B．celebrating | C．pushing | D．managing |
| A．its winter attractions | B．its hospitality and service |
| C．its promises to tourists | D．its geographical location |
| A．Harbin’s Places of Interest | B．Harbin’s Tourism Industry Growth |
| C．Harbin’s Warm Hospitality | D．Harbin’s Local Speciality |
4 . When you go to your foreign friend’s party, you must be very excited. Bu do you know what kind of gift your foreign friend likes? Here is some advice for you.
In some western countries, some small gifts like kites, chopsticks or a Chinese erhu may be their favorites. British people and Americans like flowers, chocolate and wine best. For French people,books, sweets, perfume (香水) or wine are the best gifts. Because the people in France are very romantic. Tea or pens are very good gifts for Japanese. They don’t like big gifts. In Arab countries, you shouldn’t bring gifts when you meet for the first time. Finally, make your gifts beautiful with colorful paper. Don’t use white, black or brown paper.
If you follow my advice, I’m sure you will have a relaxing and happy time with your foreign friends.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误 （F）。1. The writer gives two pieces of advice on giving gifts.
2. Americans like flowers as gifts.
3. The people in France like perfume and books because they’re romantic.
4. You can use paper in different colors to make your gifts beautiful according to the writer’s advice.
5. If you want to have fun with your foreign friends, you must bring a gift for each visit.
5 . Tree Festivals Around the World
Chinese people celebrate Tree Planting Day on March 12. The date was chosen to memorize a famous Chinese—Mr. Sun Yat-sen. Many other countries also celebrate trees with festivals and holidays. Though not all of them fall in spring, these events bring people closer to each other and to the wonders of nature.
| Peru (秘鲁) Yunza is a celebration of new life. Couples take turns dancing around a tree with gifts. After that, they cut it down. Then everyone rushes to get a present. This shows a new beginning. People then plant a young tree in the place of the old one. |
| Morocco (摩洛哥) Thousands of trees in a town produce many of Morocco’s almonds (杏仁). To celebrate this natural gift, this town holds the Almond Blossom Festival every year. The date depends on when the trees are in bloom (开花). People dance, sing and tell stories until late at night. |
| The United Kingdom Englishmen celebrate National Tree Week at the start of the tree-planting season in November. They also celebrate National Tree Dressing Day on the first weekend in December, aiming to lift people’s relations with nature. |
| The United States In the US, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. It is in memory of the great tree planting event in Nebraska. In fact, each state celebrates its own Arbor Day depending on the best time to plant trees. |
1. In _______, the tree festival has something to do with a famous person.
| A．China | B．Morocco | C．the United Kingdom |
| A．dancing | B．telling ancient stories | C．planting a young tree |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn |
| A．there are different Arbor Days |
| B．people celebrate the day for fun |
| C．the date depends on when the trees are in bloom |
| A．to show a new beginning of a year |
| B．to remember the gifts that trees provide for us |
| C．to bring people closer to each other and to nature |
6 . Talk to someone if you’re having problems with schoolwork. Speak up as soon as you can, so you can get help right away before you fall behind.
Your parents are the first ones to help you. They might be able to show you how to do a difficult math problem or help you think of a subject to write about for English class. But they can also be helpful by finding that perfect place in the house for you to do your homework and keeping supplies, like pencils, on hand.
Teachers are also important resources (资源) for you because they can give you advice on the homework you’re having trouble with. They can help you set up a good example for writing down your schoolwork and remembering to put all the necessary books and papers in your bag. Teachers can give you study tips and offer ideas about how to do homework. Helping students to learn is their job. So be sure to ask them for advice!
Many schools, towns, and cities offer after-school care for kids. Often, homework help is part of the program, you’ll be able to get some help from adults there, as well as from other kids.
You can also use the Internet to visit online homework help sites. These sites can direct you to good resources for researching and offering tips about many subjects. But don’t just copy information from an Internet website. This is a form of cheating, so talk with your teachers about how to use these resources correctly.
Another choice is a private teacher. This is a person, who is paid to spend time going over schoolwork with you.
1. Who is the first person to help you?| A．Your parents. | B．Your teacher. | C．A private teacher. |
| A．Because they can give some advice on students’ schoolwork. |
| B．Because they help students write down their homework. |
| C．Because they set up the after-school care. |
| A．jokes | B．advice | C．training |
| A．Ways to get help when having problems with schoolwork. |
| B．Advantages of doing homework. |
| C．Reasons why we should ask for help with schoolwork. |
7 . No matter how you get there, you’re sure to find a nearby adventure just a few hours from Melbourne (墨尔本). Here are the top tips.
Ballarat Ballarat is a lovely town known for the 1850s Victorian gold rush. Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum where you can take a guided tour of the gold mine (矿) and search for real gold. The best part? The whole museum is in character, including actors in costume, horse-drawn carriages, and Wild West-style buildings. |
Great Ocean Road The Great Ocean Road is a 150-mile road along Victoria’s southern coast. Along the way, there are places for wildlife meeting, waterfalls and surfing. If you’re doing a self-guided road trip, be sure to stop at Bells Beach to watch the surfers. This beach is where the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition is held each year during Easter. |
Mount Buller If you’re visiting Victoria from late June to early October, consider a trip to the snow. Skiing in Australia is quite family-friendly. You can rent equipment at Mount Buller, and lift passes can be as cheap as AU $66, depending on the time of year. It is one of the biggest ski villages in Victoria, with over 30 restaurants and bars, plus plenty of accommodation options (住宿选择). |
Dandenong Ranges The Dandenong Ranges are a set of mountains east of the city. It’s an excellent spot for hiking, cycling or bush walks. The Kokoda Track Memorial is a popular path known for its challenging stairs to the top of a hill. It’s set in a wet and cool rainforest environment and offers a peaceful escape from the big city. |
1. Why is stopping at Bells Beach a good choice?
| A．To meet with wild animals. | B．To watch Easter celebration. |
| C．To enjoy surfers’ performance. | D．To stay away from heavy traffic. |
| A．A sports fan. | B．A gold miner. | C．A news reporter. | D．A history researcher. |
| A．A novel. | B．A guidebook. | C．A movie review. | D．A scientific report. |
8 . This year, TIME magazine made a list of the World’s Greatest Places. Enjoy the ride! And spread the word about our wonderful planet!
| ◆Bogota, in South America, is a perfect place for a bike ride. ◆The city has taken steps to cut pollution. ◆The city has a bike-share program. It will provide bikes that disabled people can use. |
| ◆Feeling brave? Sky Bridge 721 is one of the world’s longest hanging footbridges. ◆It’s in Dolni Morava, a village in Czech Republic, in Eastern Europe. ◆The bridge is nearly half a mile long and hangs very high in the air. |
| ◆Alentejo is part of Portugal in Europe. ◆It’s covered with forests and olive trees. ◆There are ancient cities, too. ◆In Esperança, hikers (徒步者) can see eagles (鹰) and vultures (秃鹰) and 5,000-year-old cave (洞穴) paintings. |
1. Which is a perfect place to ride a bike?
| A．Bogota. | B．Dolni Morava. | C．Alentejo. |
| A．In the Clouds | B．Ancient World | C．Higher Learning |
| A．Help the disabled. | B．Visit the ancient cities. | C．Walk on the footbridge. |
| Mini golf
| Beach volleyball
| Baseball
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| There are 18 holes in a mini golf course. Each player has seven chances to hit the ball into each hole. The times of hitting will be recorded. That is the score. The person with the lowest score wins. | The game is held on the sand. There are two players in each team. They stand on each side of the net. Who wins? Usually, the first team with 21points wins the game. | A player in one team throws the ball fast. A player in the other team tries to hit it. Hitting a “home run” (本垒打) is the most exciting moment in a match. |
1. How many chances does each player have to hit the ball into each hole in mini golf?
| A．6. | B．7. | C．8. |
| A．In the pool. | B．On each side of the net. | C．On the sand. |
| A．Hitting a “home run”. | B．Throwing the ball into the basket. | C．Catching the ball. |
10 . 
The Chinese cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a traditional dress that first appeared in the early 20th century in Shanghai. It has become a symbol of Chinese culture and is worn by women around the world.
The cheongsam hugs the curves (曲线) of the body and is mostly made of silk or cotton. It’s typical with a high collar (领), short sleeves (袖) and a short cut on the side of the skirt to make movement easy.
The cheongsam was first worn by wealthy women in Shanghai as a way to show their social positions and wealth. But it quickly became popular among all classes of women as daily clothes. During the 1920s and 1930s, the cheongsam experienced changes and became fitter and better designed with fashionable elements (元素). Nowadays, designers are creating new styles to follow modern fashion.
Today, the cheongsam is often worn for formal situations such as ceremonies, celebrations and cultural events in China. One of the most popular looks of the cheongsam is Ann Wong, a Chinese famous movie star. She often wears cheongsams on and off screen. Her look helps to make the dress win popularity in Hollywood and around the world.
The cheongsam is not just a symbol of fashion, but also of Chinese culture and history. It brings out that Chinese people can always keep up with changing fashion over years. The cheongsam has stood the test of time. It will continue to catch eyes of the public and give ideas to people for years to come.
1. When did the Chinese cheongsam first appear?| A．During the 1900s and 1910s. | B．During the 1920s and 1930s. |
| C．During the 2000s and 2010s. | D．During the 2020s and 2030s. |
| A．A high collar. | B．Short sleeves. |
| C．A short cut on the side. | D．Fashionable elements. |
| A．The styles of the cheongsam. | B．The meaning of the cheongsam. |
| C．The popularity of the cheongsam. | D．The development of the cheongsam. |
| A．At a sports meeting. | B．At a Chinese marriage ceremony. |
| C．At a Thanksgiving celebration. | D．At a university graduation ceremony. |
| A．The Chinese Cheongsam—A New Art |
| B．The Chinese Cheongsam—A Timeless Classic |
| C．The Chinese Cheongsam—A Modern Fashion |
| D．The Chinese Cheongsam—A Typical Tradition |
