1 . The grizzly is the star of our little town in the mountains. Many people visit here for this kind of strong large brown bear. When a grizzly grows up, it may become as heavy as 680 kg. But never think this gigantic animal moves slowly. In fact, the grizzly can run as fast as 55 km an hour.
Though grizzlies look quite big and dangerous, they eat not only meat, but also flowers and grasses. ________ On summer nights, they enjoy catching fish in the rivers. That is why people usually come watching grizzlies in this season.
Now the number of grizzlies is getting smaller because they have been killed by people who sell grizzly body parts as medicine. Many people of our town are worried about this and have asked for help to save our big friends.
1. What’s the grizzly?| A．It’s a star in the sky. |
| B．It’s a famous person. |
| C．It’s a brown bear. |
| A．Yes, it can. |
| B．No, it can’t. |
| C．Not mentioned. |
| A．Fish is their favorite food. |
| B．They like to go fishing in summer. |
| C．They enjoy spending time with visitors. |
| A．The size of it gets smaller. |
| B．They’ve been killed for travelling. |
| C．People are trying to save the grizzly. |
2 . Do you know the two lovely mascots(吉祥物) for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games? On September 17, 2019, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Now, let’s see who they are.
Look at the panda! It looks like an astronaut. It wears an ice shell and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the colour of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports very much and is good at them. It shows the spirit of the Olympics—a strong mind and a healthy body.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern(灯笼)? The lantern’s name is “Shuey Rhon Rhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the colour of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.
Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. When did “Bing Dwen Dwen” and “Shuey Rhon Rhon” first show on TV?| A．On February 4, 2022. | B．On September 17, 2019. | C．On September 17, 2022. |
| A．A lantern. | B．A panda. | C．A sheep. |
| A．Because it is easy to make red lanterns. |
| B．Because people think red lanterns are very lovely. |
| C．Because people think red lanterns can bring good luck. |
| A．“Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports. |
| B．“Shuey Rhon Rhon” can do well in playing games. |
| C．Only Chinese people like the two lovely mascots. |
3 . How to keep yourself safe from new coronavirus (冠状病毒)?
Stay at home | Staying at home is the best protection (保护). Don’t invite your friends into your home. |
Wear masks | Wearing a mask is a good way to protect you from getting infected (感染). Make sure to wear the mask properly (正确地). |
Wash hands | Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Wash your hands after returning home. Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and running water. |
| A．Staying at home. | B．Wearing masks. | C．Washing hands. |
| A．To make you look cool. |
| B．To help you make more friends. |
| C．To protect you from getting infected the new coronavirus. |
| A．We should wash our hands before using the toilet. |
| B．We should wash our hands before leaving home. |
| C．We should wash our hands for twenty seconds with soap and running water. |
People need to eat food every day. Because of the COVID-19 epidemic(新冠疫情), we have to follow the tips below to keep us safe.
Shopping for food safely
▲Always wear a face mask when shopping.
▲Keep over one meter of distance(距离) between you and others, and don’t touch your eyes, mouth and nose with your hands.
Handling(处理) food safely
▲Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water.
▲Do not leave cooked food out at room temperature for over 2 hours.
▲Do not keep food for too long, even in the fridge.
▲Keep kitchen and food away from insects(昆虫) and pets.
Eating takeout food safely
▲Throw away the outer packaging(外包装) of takeout food.
▲Wash our hands before and after meals.
▲When eating takeout food at home, we can use our own chopsticks and spoons.
▲When eating takeout food outside, don’t sit face-to-face with others.
1. What do we need to wear when shopping during COVID-19 epidemic?| A．A uniform. | B．A hat. | C．A face mask. |
| A．We need to keep over 1 meter of distance(距离) with others while shopping. |
| B．We can keep food for a long time in the fridge. |
| C．We shouldn’t sit face-to-face with others when eating takeout food outside. |
| A．In the newspaper. | B．In our textbooks. | C．In the lost and found. |
5 . My work allows me to live in different countries. Reading books helps me to connect（联系）with my friends and family, and my home country, the UK. Here are just some books that I read a lot.
Daddy Long Legs
This book follows the story of a young girl Judy, as she goes to university and gets lots of new experiences. This book always reminds me of my mother, because she used to read it to me when I was ill in bed.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
This is a science fiction book about a man’s adventures（冒险经历）in space. It is really creative and has a very British sense of humor（幽默感）. For this reason, it might be a bit difficult for foreigners to understand, but when I read it, I feel a strong connection to my home. When I worked in Japan and the USA, the book was by my side.
Harry Potter
I’m sure many of you know Harry Potter books! I have read them many times since primary school. I really get lost in the stories. These days I’m reading them again in Germany.
The Railway Children
This was one of my favorite books. It was a gift for my 13th birthday from my best friend, so it still strongly reminds me of my childhood（童年）. It follows three children and their adventures next to a railway.
1. Where is the writer from?| A．Germany. | B．Japan. | C．The UK. |
| A．friend | B．mother | C．home country |
| A．Simple and fun. | B．Fun and creative. | C．Difficult to understand. |
| A．Harry Potter. | B．Daddy Long Legs. | C．The Railway Children. |
| A．he often read it when he was 13 years old |
| B．his best friend gave it to him as a birthday gift |
| C．he spent most of his childhood next to a railway |
Do you know the two lovely mascots (吉祥物)? You may know the five Fuwa dolls from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On September 17th, 2019, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Now, let’s see who they are.
Look at the panda! It looks like an astronaut (宇航员). It wears an ice shell (冰壳) and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the colour of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen” likes ice sports very much and is good at them. I think it is so cute and lovely.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern (灯笼)? The lantern’s name is “Shuey RhonRhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the colour of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games(残奥会).
Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. Who are the mascots of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games?| A．Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon. |
| B．Shuey Rhon Rhon and Fuwa. |
| C．Bing Dwen Dwen and Fuwa. |
| A．Beautiful and perfect. | B．Cute and lovely. | C．Lively and cute. |
| A．Panda. | B．Lantern. | C．Red ball. |
| A．Because people think red lanterns are very lovely. |
| B．Because “Shuey Rhon Rhon” is red and it is a mascot. |
| C．Because people think red lanterns are the symbol of hope and good luck. |
| A．The two lovely mascots first showed on TV on September 16th. |
| B．“Shuey Rhon Rhon” likes ice sports and is good at them. |
| C．Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much. |
7 . 
Do you know the two lovely mascots （吉祥物）? You may know the five “Fuwa” dolls from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On September 17 of this year, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Now, let’s see who they are.
Look at the panda! It looks like an astronaut （宇航员）. It wears an ice shell （冰壳） and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the color of ice and snow. “Bing Dwen Dwen”likes ice sports very much and is good at them. That’s why it is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern? The lantern’s name is “Shuey Rhon Rhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the color of hope and good luck.“Shuey Rhon Rhon” can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games（残奥会）. Many people in different countries like the two mascots very much, and they show their love for them on the Internet.
1. Which one is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games ?| A．“Fuwa”. | B．“Bing Dwen Dwen”. | C．“ Shuey Rhon Rhon”. |
| A．red lanterns are beautiful | B．Chinese people like the red color a lot | C．it is the symbol of good luck and hope |
| A．“Bing Dwen Dwen” can skate very well. | B．“Shuey Rhon Rhon” likes ice sports and is good at them. | C．Everybody likes the two mascots and shows his love on the Internet. |
| A．How people show their love on the Internet. | B．Why people love the two mascots. | C．What the two mascots look like. |
What do you think of “double reduction”(双减)? Our readers from Teens have different ideas. Here are four of them.
★Shen Yuzhe, 13, Beijing
The “double reduction” really helps me. Our homework is less（更少）than before. I can finish it at school. I’m also happy to find that there are fewer(更少) exams.
★Zhang Hangming, 13, Tianjin
The best thing about the “double reduction” is that we have lots of time to do after-school activities like dancing, reading, volleyball and cooking. I can also learn a lot of things.
★Yu Zhiyue, 14, Jiangsu
With the “double reduction”, I have really got less homework to do. But I need to take an online class on the computer at home after I come back from school. I often feel tired. But I can still have happy weekends.
★Cui Ruqi, 12, Liaoning
I get lots of time to read books and play sports. The art subjects are very important now. So I need to learn music well. And I have enough time to relax.
1. Shen Yuzhe has ________ with the “double reduction”.| A．less homework and fewer exams now | B．more homework and exams now | C．no homework and exams now |
| A．reading his favorite books | B．helping his mother make dinner | C．playing basketball with his friends |
| A．Because she is good at art. | B．Because art is her favorite subject. | C．Because art is very important now. |
| A．Changes (变化) in students’ life after the “double reduction”. | B．Students’ different kinds of after-school activities. | C．Different students have different homework. |
Do you like chicken soup? Do you know how to make delicious chicken soup? Let me tell you!
Chicken soup is a kind of traditional Chinese food. It is very delicious and it’s good for our health. And I think it’s easy to cook it. If you follow my steps, you can enjoy the delicious chicken soup. First, you need a saucepan (炖锅). Clean the saucepan and put eight bowls of water into the saucepan. Heat it as you do other things for cooking. You will need some chicken, carrots, salt and pepper. Cut up the chicken and carrots. When the water boils, put the chicken into the saucepan. Wait for 20 minutes and add the carrots. Simmer for one hour, and then add salt and pepper. Finally, pour out chicken soup into bowls. Don’t eat at once. Because it’s too hot! You can enjoy it five minutes later.
1. How many bowls of water do you need to make chicken soup according to the material?| A．Eight big bowls of water. |
| B．Eighty big bowls of water. |
| C．Eighteen big bowls of water. |
| A．Yes, we do. | B．No, we don’t. | C．I don’t know. |
| A．煨炖 | B．清蒸 | C．烧烤 |
| A．60 minutes. |
| B．More than 60 minutes. |
| C．Less than 60 minutes. |
| A．on a menu. |
| B．in a news magazine |
| C．in a food magazine |
What will the school look like in the future? It is not clear, but most people agree that the future school will go electronic（电子化）.
Computers will become very important. Each student will have a computer. Everything will be in the computer and students don’t need to bring books to school. Students will find information on the Internet. A computer will be a student’s library, schoolbag and connection（连接）to the outside word. There will be robot teachers. They will check homework on computers and talk with students’ parents through e-mails.
School buses will be like spaceships. A special computer will teach P.E. classes. The uniform will be very casual（非正式的）. There will be nurses in every school to look after sick students. There will be strict robots to make students work. The work may be hard or easy, but you will have to do it. The work will be done on computers. School food will be very healthy and delicious.
1. Is the school in the future going electronic?2. What will become very important for the school in the future?
3. Where will the students find the information they want?
4. What will the robot teachers do in the future?
5. What will school buses be like?
