1 . Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities for 2024 that provide a rewarding experience that will stay with you for life? Every year thousands of teens choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ)-the world’s most trusted provider of safe and affordable volunteer programs for teens.

Service trips for teens are available in more than 50 destinations and there are 17 teen volunteer programs for 16 to 18 year-olds. Some of the best programs in 2024 include Turtle Conservation in Bali, Animal Care in Costa Rica and Childcare in Tanzania. Or, if you’re wanting to volunteer with a group of students from your high school, IVHQ can tailor a program for your group too!

Benefits for volunteers:

There is no doubt that volunteering as a teenager is a meaningful way to broaden your education and add experiences that will stand out on your college application.

Crossing boundaries to work with partners from different parts of the world fosters global understanding.

Living in a country different to your own means that you will be involved in a new culture, cuisine, and way of thinking.

Guaranteed support:

Chances are your parents will also want to learn more about IVHQ, whether or not they will go abroad with you. Having placed more than 130, 000 volunteers abroad, we’re always happy to speak with parents to ensure all their questions are fielded. Through our online safety training, comprehensive information brochures, on-going support from experienced program managers and round-the-clock support from our local teams, IVHQ volunteers are well supported to make the most of the time abroad.

If you’re ready to pack your bags and experience a completely different lifestyle and widen your global perspective, please contact us. IVHQ will be more than happy to offer a service.

1. What can IVHQ provide for a high school group?

A．Rewards for volunteering.	B．A free service trip.
C．An opportunity to study abroad.	D．A specialized program.

2. What does IVHQ promise to volunteers?

A．Local teams’ assistance.	B．Partners’ support.
C．College recommendation letters.	D．Parents’ company

3. The main purpose of the passage is to_____.

A．advocate volunteering	B．introduce requirements
C．advertise a service	D．suggest a lifestyle

2 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training

One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.

Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.

Common sense about fitness in the book:

·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body

·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you

·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break

·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running

·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise

Four total body workouts in the book:

·Build bones

·Fight diseases

·Improve balance

·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power

Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.

1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?

A．They will need less exercise.

B．They will improve reaction speed.

C．They will experience muscle loss.

D．They will have better staying power.

2. What does Strength and Power Training for All Ages mainly teach people to do?

A．Train their brains.	B．Build a sound body.
C．Treat bone diseases.	D．Cut down their weight.

3. What is the text?

A．A notice.	B．An oral folktale.
C．A scientific paper.	D．An advertisement.

3 . In Search of Silicon Valley — 10th November

Join us to hear Robert Good’s thoughts on the digital revolution, and what he learned from Silicon Valley.

Robert is an artist based in Cambridge UK. His work has been shown across the world.

The talk will begin at 7pm and last around 60 minutes.

£6.00

Retro Computer Festival — 5th November

We’re very happy to announce our Retro Computer Festival — our biggest yet, with more

exhibitors than ever before. We welcome enthusiasts to exhibit their personal collections.

The event will be free to exhibitors and entry for visitors is just standard museum entry.

Programming with Yarn — 18th October

As well as interesting historical facts, this talk provides a simple way of explaining key programming concepts and highlights the logical thinking necessary to get into coding.

Lily Madar is an experienced software engineer, always trying to find new ways to make coding more accessible in this digital world.

The talk will begin at 7pm and last around 60 minutes.

£6.00

Family Gaming Night — 15th October

A great event for all the family kids young and old!!

We’l1 be opening at 6pm for a solid 4 hours of digital entertainment in a fun and family-friendly environment. It’s great chance for kids and parents to come together, share experiences, compete against each other and talk about how technology and gaming have changed over the years.

Under 5’s are free. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult       £1l.00

Child       £8.00

Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children)       £34.00

1. When can you attend the talk by a Cambridge artist?

A．On 15th October.	B．On 5th November.
C．On 18th October.	D．On 10th November.

2. Which activity encourages exhibitors to show their personal collections?

A．In Search of Silicon Valley.	B．Retro Computer Festival.
C．Programming with Yarn.	D．Family Gaming Night.

3. How much should a couple with their ten-year-old twins pay for the gaming event?

A．£38.

B．£34.

C．£24.

D．£22.

4 . The Ultimate Guide to STEM Competitions & Events

STEM competitions allow individuals or student teams to solve a specific challenge or problem through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The followings are different events at this time.

Congressional App Challenge
What: Students must code and build an app by themselves. The apps are judged in district-wide competitions.
Who: High school students.
When: From June 15 to November 1, 2023.
Where: Online.
Prize: Winners receive a free trip to display their work in the Capitol Building.
Regeneron Science Talent Search
What: Entrants must conduct an original independent research project. Besides application letters, recommendation letters and transcripts(成绩单) are also needed.
Who: Any student in their senior year of high school.
When: From June 1 to November 8, 2023.
Where: Selected finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D. C. for in-depth judging.
Prize: Over $2 million in awards are given; first-place prize is $ 250,000.
THINK Challenges
What: This competition is for high school students who are in the early stages of an original research project, rather than being fully completed.
Who: High school students.
When: 2023 registration is closed; 2024 details are to be decided and will likely open in November 2023.
Where: Online.
Prize: Selected finalists are invited to a 4-day all-expenses-paid trip to MIT’s campus to meet professors in their field of research! $1000 will be given.
Source America Design Challenge
What: Student teams are to use STEM concepts to create a totally new product that empowers people with disabilities.
Who: High school and collegiate-level students.
When: Registration for Design Challenge 2022 is still live!
Where: The finals take place in Washington D. C.
Prize: Grand prize is $ 8,000 per team and $ 6,000 to the affiliated school.
1. In the STEM competitions, participants can ________.

A．design an app based on judges’ choices	B．create an invention to help the disabled
C．present a fully completed research project	D．get recommendation letters from professors

2. If someone wants to win a free trip to a university, the one will join in ________.

A．THINK Challenges	B．Congressional App Challenge
C．Regeneron Science Talent Search	D．Source America Design Challenge

3. Which is a requirement for all the applicants?

A．They must be available for an outing trip.	B．They must register 2023 competitions.
C．They must be high school seniors.	D．They must submit original works.

5 . World Learning (WL) Youth Programs bring international high school age youth to the US for short-term leadership programs and exchanges to develop their meaningful and memorable learning experiences. We have more than 1, 000 youth participants on over 20 programs each year.

WL Youth Programs seek leaders who are responsible for working with young people and leading high school exchange programs. Leaders deliver educational content and are knowledgeable in the design and delivery of active workshops. Leaders also represent WL in US domestic host communities, and at times overseas, and manage partner relationships with integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications for the Applicants

       You are flexible, energetic, and pro-active team players.

       You enjoy spending time with high school students.

       You are willing to put the participants’ learning and development ahead of your own experience.

       You are ready for an intense, challenging, and rewarding programming experience.

       You have a high level of social and emotional intelligence.

       You demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and skills in communication.

       You bring a wide variety of backgrounds and social identities.

       You are an educator.

Apply to become a WL Youth Program Leader

If interested, you can contact groupleaders@worldlearning.org for questions about our 2024 application process.

1. What is the aim of WL Youth Programs?

A．To develop the leadership of high school students.

B．To offer young people an opportunity to work in US.

C．To train participants to be WL Youth Programs leaders.

D．To seek individuals to contribute to WL Youth Programs.

2. If selected as a WL Youth Programs leader, one will

A．host community events representing WL

B．be devoted to the field of youth development

C．help participants learn knowledge about designing workshops

D．manage WL Youth Programs with integrity and professionalism

3. According to the passage, applicants are required to

A．have overseas work experience

B．value the development of participants

C．major in cross-cultural communication

D．tell the participants’ different social identities

6 . Are you passionate about Academic Essay Writing? Do you want to share your knowledge of Academic Essay Writing with others? Then come join us as an online Academic Essay Writing teacher and help students who are eager to learn.

Lessonpal was born as a Silicon Valley startup. We believe in delivering high-quality and affordable lessons to all our students, and we’d love you to join us!

What’s in it for you?

It’s you who decide how much you get paid. You set your own rates for your lessons. If your rates are attractive to students, you’ll get lessons. It’s all in your hands.

All lessons are taught online and are easily accessible to everyone. We’re in the digital age now!

You have complete control of when and how much you teach. You control your schedule, availability, and how many students you teach.

You keep the majority of your earnings! Compared to other platforms, Lessonpal teachers keep more of their earnings...90%!

Job responsibilities

Deliver online Academic Essay Writing lessons to students of all ages (you choose what age groups you want to work with).

Respond to questions and messages from current and potential students.

Work with your students to schedule lessons efficiently.

Actively communicate with Lessonpal support about any questions.

Job requirements

Knowledge of Academic Essay Writing

Strong communication skills

Stable internet connection

Proficiency (熟练) in using online meeting platforms

Ready to get started? Click here to sign up.
1. What is available for the applicants?

A．Deciding the class size.

B．Keeping all the earnings.

C．Getting promoted at work.

D．Receiving high-quality training.

2. The applicants are required to _________.

A．follow Lessonpal’s teaching schedule

B．be good at organizing meetings

C．deliver online writing lessons

D．have teaching experience

3. Where is the passage probably from?

A．A science report.	B．A website.
C．A storybook.	D．A brochure.

7 .

Partners in the Community The Community Police Station: A Local Presence That Makes a Difference The community police station is proud to announce that police officer Julie Francoeur will offer free judo classes in local schools. Sensei Julie Francoeur (judo instructor) A police officer for seven years, and a black belt in judo, Julie has practised the sport since the age of six. She loves the contact she has with youth in the community. In addition to teaching her students the judo techniques to excel at the sport, she also shares her knowledge about a healthy lifestyle (mind and body) with her students. Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. “Judo creates strength, balance and respect” “At the beginning, many students find the program very challenging. Together, students and instructor discuss the importance of increasing their fitness levels through exercise and a well-balanced, varied diet. A disciplined lifestyle is important too: regular practice is the key to success in judo. It is impossible to achieve excellence in competition without a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.” Schedule Lamontagne School Lamontagne School Stc-Monique School Ste-Moniquc School Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 11 Boys Day 1, Period 1 Day 2, Period 3 Day 3, Period 1 Day 4, Period 2 Girls Day 1, Period 3 Day 2, Period 4 Day 3, Period 3 Day 4, Period 4 There will be no classes on Friday. The hours of the course include shower and dressing time.

1. The information under the subheading “Sensei Julie Francoeur” summarizes the ________.

A．schedule of classes	B．instructor’s background
C．skills students will learn	D．secrets of success

2. In Joel’s testimonial, “self-discipline” refers to ________.

A．self-respect	B．punishment
C．regular practice	D．healthy enthusiasm

3. The schedule is included in the poster because it ________.

A．describes the activities in the judo classes

B．repeats information about the judo classes

C．gives less important information about the judo classes

D．provides additional information about the judo classes

8 .

#1 Author: Leisa Sharpe Price: £ 14.99 Release: Jun. 13, 2023	How Does Chocolate Taste On Everest This isn’t your typical children’s book nor is it a night-time read: it’s an action-packed adventure around the world. Young adventurers will step into the footprints of the greatest explorers, using their senses as their guides. This book immerses its young readers in life in the world’s most fascinating habitats, countries and continents, as well as those on other planets.
#2 Author: Z Kids Price: £ 9.99 Release: Sep.25, 2023	The Ultimate Riddle Game For Kids For readers between the ages of 9 and 12, this fun riddle book combines logic challenges, competitive contests and brain training. The first section consists of short, snappy riddles, the maths section requires mental arithmetic (算术), and for the stories section you will need to discover all the possible hidden meanings. But try not to cheat. The book is much more rewarding as the sections get more challenging. When you begin to understand the best way to approach each riddle type, your confidence, resilience and score are likely to grow.
#3 Author: Kim Zachman Price: £ 12.99 Release: Dec. 15, 2023	There’s No Cream In Cream Soda The only drink humans need is water, but the beverage industry is growing larger every year. This book explores the history of the invention of drinks, beginning thousands of years ago, when humans first added natural flavourings to their water as it boiled over the fire. Its humorous and conversational narrative means that you don’t know what will come next. Ranging from core scientific processes to the unlikely origin stories of some sodas, this book is sure to have a story to fascinate every kid.

1. The book How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest helps readers ________.

A．enjoy night-reading time

B．know origin stories of chocolate

C．identify habitats of some animals

D．explore places with senses as guides

2. From the passage, we can learn that ________.

A．the three books are available by October

B．readers need calculation skills for Book #2

C．Book # 3 teaches readers how to make drinks

D．Book # 1 has a price advantage over the others

3. The passage is intended to ________.

A．introduce some books on learning secrets

B．recommend some picture books to parents

C．encourage readers to purchase these books

D．share some tips on choosing suitable books

9 . Connie’s

191 Fanhua Road, near Luxi Road

Open 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. weekdays, 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. weekends

For a new hairstyle to suit your new lifestyle, come to Connie’s! Choose the one that is right for you. Get free advice from our experts.

What sort of hairstyle is best for me?

Is your face round, square, long or heart-shaped? Short hair with curls will make the round face look longer. Longer styles suit square faces. Single-length hair to your shoulders will add width to a slim face.

How can I keep my hair healthy?

Keep yourself healthy. Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. You will shine and so will your hair. In addition, look after your hair. City air is dirty and polluted, so it is wise for you to shampoo (洗发) your hair often. Here are some for the things you need to know.

1. You can have a haircut in Connie’s at ________.

A．8.00 a.m. on Monday	B．7.00 p.m. on Saturday
C．7.00 p.m. on Thursday	D．8.00 a.m. on Sunday

2. According to the passage, short hair suits ________.

A．a round face

B．a long face

C．a heart-shaped face

D．a slim face

3. You can keep your hair healthy by ________.

A．eating a balanced diet	B．seldom shampooing your hair
C．regularly cutting your hair	D．using a hairdryer close to your hair

4. The information in the box is to ________.

A．advertise for Connie’s

B．guide the use of a shampoo

C．introduce the service in Connie’s

D．present the steps of effective hair care

10 . Top Apps For Climate Activists

The world population is at 7 billion and it’s predicted that by the end of this year there will be one smartphone for every five people in the world. That’s a lot of phones and a lot of information literally at our fingertips.

Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering.

With these apps you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay in the know when it comes to your health, and the health of the environment.

	Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) for Air Travel (iOS-Free) This app allows passengers to estimate the carbon emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use—just select your origin and destination airports, specify the class of travel and number of passengers. View the carbon footprint and the distance traveled for your trip.
	Fooducate (iOS and Android-$4. 99) This app empowers food shoppers everywhere to make healthy, informed decisions while at the supermarket. Scan your food and Fooducate generates a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) for each product scanned, along with brief explanations and warnings about its nutrients and ingredients. There is also an option to enter the bar code manually. The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
	Locavore (iOS and Android-Free) If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area. The app has one-click access to thousands of healthy, seasonal recipes and other information that can be shared with your friends and family. I like how the app not only lets you know which fruits and veggies are in season—it also lets you know how long they’ll be in season.
	Zimride (iOS and Android-Free) Ridesharing apps are all the rage. Zimride is a new spin on ridesharing, using social networks to enable real connections. Once you set up a profile you are able to book a ride in your area, or post a ride of your own. Drivers can charge for rides and Zimride doesn’t take a cut. Rides seem to be reasonably priced and since profiles are linked with Facebook it’s easy to check out your potential ride companions.

1. According to this text, the author recommends APPs because________.

A．those APPs could help people gain the up-to-date material

B．those APPs could forecast the changing climate accurately

C．those APPs could help people who have a fast-paced lifestyle

D．those APPs are free for those people who have a designated phone

2. If you want to find in season foods, which Apps should you download?

A．Zimride.

B．Fooducate.

C．Locavore.

D．CEC for Air Travel.

3. What can we learn about the APPs mentioned in this passage?

A．Zimride will charge for rides and then take a cut.

B．Locavore can tell us which fruits and meat are in season.

C．CEC for Air Travel can calculate the accurate carbon emissions of passengers.

D．Fooducate will recommend minimally processed foods naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.