1 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.

This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.

This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.

This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.

Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.

2 . In February Chen Qiqi was riding on a field trip, seeking interesting plants in South China’s Hainan province. Suddenly, she ______ and gave other passengers a shock.

As the car pulled over, she jumped off and ______ to a plant. Chen ______ the plant at close quarters, while taking pictures and shooting it from various angles. “It was Entada phaseoloides (榼藤) and I couldn’t wait to share it with my ______,” she says.

She applied for studies of ______ protection at college in 2016. The college study has given her ______ knowledge of plants and the plant-hunting ______ has made her have a good ______ of the natural world. These led to her option of becoming a teacher at a (n) ______ education institute after graduation.

However, the lockdown interrupted her plans so she couldn’t ______ with it. Instead, she picked up skills of video shooting, which ______ her to be a plant video blogger. Her short videos cover a ______ range of plants, including red spider lily, box bean and air plants, etc. In Chen’s ______ on TikTok, over 100 videos explaining varieties of plants have earned her almost 1 million followers.

“I feel proud and my job is ______ when people say they know about some plants because of me. As for her future plans, Chen says she ______ to carry on exploring the world of plants.

For over a century , student journalists at The Daily Tar Heel ( DTH ) have documented their college life and raised     1    ( variety ) questions on free expression , tuition , and big-time athletics... The independent student newspaper celebrated its 125th anniversary this year . To mark it , student     2    ( report ) asked the question : What’s the future of the DTH ?

Student newspapers are faced    3     a dark reality. Falling advertising income , increasing digital demands and the lack of subscription fees as they are free     4    ( read ) mean that such newspapers are finding them much     5    ( hard ) to survive . Most college papers have reduced their print editions . And while the DTH    6    ( use ) to produce around 22,000 newspapers , it only makes around 10,000 now .

Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to their digital platforms    7    they can tell stories with social media. And though     8    can be challenging for them to move away from that print tradition, they manage to adapt very well. So what should student newspapers    9    (trap) in this situation do? Perhaps the ideal answer would be for universities to    10    (financial) support student journalism. In the meantime,college newspapers are figuring out their financial models as they go along.

4 . Nowadays social media influencers have powerful influence. The concept of an influencer —a person who inspires or guides the actions of others—has been around for centuries. Before social media, influencers were famous persons or politicians far away from our lives.    1    

    2     A study undertaken in the US, the UK and Spain found that young people spent 76% more time on social media in 2020 than in the previous year, partly due to physical isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an age when anyone can be an influencer, content creators use their content on social media to influence others around the world.     3     In China, we’re familiar with online platforms like Douyin and Bilibili, while overseas TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are often used. They post selfies in the latest fashion, livestream video game sessions or inspire others with motivational personal development advice. With their special knowledge or authority in specific subjects, they attract others in great numbers.

Because of this, young people can see themselves represented more directly online through influencers. This can be important for the development of an adolescent’s identity.

    4     “It can be really helpful for kids to see that they are going to be successful like their role models,” Ellen Selkie, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin Madison, told the website Mashable.

    5     When fashion models talk about size inclusivity (包容性) on their social networking platforms, for example, it can develop a sense of community, which helps them shape their right attitude.

5 . Are you looking forward to a vacation with your family in Caribbean islands? Actually, a family vacation in the Caribbean islands doesn’t come cheap but is affordable. These four wonderful kid-friendly hotels are ideal for you.

Dreams Palm Beach Hotel

Close to Higuey, this hotel by the sea is just the place to enjoy the feel of Caribbean sand. While adults can be organized to visit Punta Cana, go golfing and go swimming, kids will love the kids’ club and the kids’ pool. A range of meals from Mexican flavor (味道) to Asian and French flavor are offered there, making this hotel stand out. Need more good news? There’s a spa to really get adults in the vacation mood.

Hilton Nassau Hotel

In the Nassau’s shopping district, this hotel is perfectly located to explore the nearby island, Prince George Wharf. Families can be guided to go to Bay Street for shopping or to the historic landmarks like Rawson Square. Then, return to the hotel’s pool bar for dining and overlooking Nassau Harbor and Paradise Island. The kids’ menu and high chairs make family dining a treat, especially since kids eat for free.

Club Med La Caravelle

This hotel, on the Caribbean island of Grand Terre in Guadeloupe, is ideal for sporty family. You’ll find a pool, tennis courts, a gym, and a kids’ club where the activities’ schedule is brilliantly packed to keep your little ones busy all day.

Sugar Bay Resort

You can feel right at home on your private balcony in this 31-acre property. Those who prefer a little action can catch a game of tennis in the gym, or even try surfing or jet skiing. No passport is required to visit the US Virgin Islands. Kids’ club is available for those who prefer to stay indoors.

6 . There are around 400,000 students in London. As university can be a costly time, many of these students will want to look for part-time work. Here are 4 relatively easy jobs to bag yourself in London and ensure a bit of pocket money through your university experience.

Waitressing

It is not hard to find waitressing jobs since London has an abundance of pubs and eateries. Gumtree and Indeed are good places for such opportunities. Hospitality UK and Next door are other great websites. However, as many of these positions are advertised on the windows of restaurants and pubs, going inside and asking the staff there about the positions is a much better idea. This will also demonstrate you as active and confident. Rates are around £12--15 an hour.

Mystery (神秘)shopping

It may not have you laughing to the bank but it's extra pocket money. You go at any time as a regular customer and check out the services that the business provides. You report back to the client and they will pay for your purchases alongside £5 —10.

Care Assistant

For those who have a heart of gold and want to help, caring is the way. There's a huge demand for people to spend your free time with elderly people or help people with disabilities. It can be cooking meals or making sure they're taking their medicine on time.

Receptionist

If you're a good communicator and can act professionally, a receptionist might be a great opportunity for you, which will help you build administrative skills and experience. Receptionist jobs are available at doctors surgeries, dentists, gyms, large offices and more.