1 . You probably consider calorie (卡路里) burning with training. You can get great calorie burning effects with the following exercises.
RunningRunning is one of the best calorie burners out there. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running. Speed and pace are all factors that can affect calorie burning. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.
High Intensity Interval (高强度间歇运动) Training (HIIT)If you want intensity, HIIT is right for you. This physical exercise involves working hard in intervals, then resting. Because your heart rate will stay at a high level, you’ll burn more calories in less time. On average, a person will burn 400 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.
Jumping ropeThis childhood activity can actually do wonders for your health. Jumping rope is great for strengthening the lower and upper body while training your balance and coordination (协调能力), because your mind has to work while you jump. Jumping rope can burn 600 to 1,000 calories in an hour.
SwimmingSwimming is a low-intensity form of exercise that also uses muscle groups of your body. In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person can burn 200 to 300 calories. Swimming also helps to shape body, control blood pressure, and increase strength—all great reasons for you to jump into the water.
1. Which kind of exercise burns the most calories in an hour?| A．Running. | B．Swimming. |
| C．Jumping rope. | D．High Intensity Interval Training. |
| A．Those who want to train their mind. | B．Those who want to have good balance. |
| C．Those who want to control blood pressure. | D．Those who want to do low-intensity activities. |
| A．To encourage people to compete in sports. | B．To teach people how to do exercise. |
| C．To provide ways to burn calories. | D．To promote a healthy lifestyle. |
2 . Here come 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will help students both physically and mentally?| A．Basketball Club | B．Yoga Club. | C．Public Speaking Club. | D．Media Club. |
| A．Set up a school radio. | B．Write imaginary stories. |
| C．Interview teachers and students. | D．Learn public speaking skills. |
| A．In a travel guidebook. | B．In a school introduction. |
| C．In a research paper. | D．In a history textbook. |
3 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT TONAL.COM
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT VIVE.COM
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best?| A．Tonal. | B．Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde. |
| C．VIVE Flow. | D．Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV. |
| A．They are user-friendly. |
| B．They help keep track of weight. |
| C．They appeal to gamers. |
| D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust. |
| A．A consumer review. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A health report. |
4 . If you love talking about vacations as much as you love going on vacation, then this card game Destination Anywhere from Table Topics is for you.
There aren’t any rules — it’s just you, your friend, and 135 cards printed with conversation starters that all relate to travel. The questions are open enough. They might inspire you to share the funniest stories from your previous travels. “What do you always forget when you’re packing for a trip?” may, for example, remind you of the time when you forgot to bring your tent on a week-long hike. And “Do you prefer making tours or seeing sites on your own?” is practically begging your sister to talk about the time she got lost on a self-guided tour through the Tuscan countryside and was rescued by a kindly old sheepherder. The game is recommended to ages 12 and up, and you can get it on Amazon for $25.
If the Destination Anywhere version doesn’t sit well with you, there are plenty of other Table Topics versions to choose from. The “Geek Pop!” edition ($22) could encourage a lively debate. “Not Your Mom’s Dinner Party” edition ($25) will keep your guests entertained with questions like “Have you ever been accompanied by security?” The “Family” edition ($25) is a great way to get silent kids to come out of their shells a little. “Would you rather know how to fly a plane, drive a race car, or rock climb?” pretty much guarantees an answer that isn’t “Yes”, “No”, or “Good”.
You can browse all the Table Topics card set on Amazon.
1. What do we know about the game Destination Anywhere?| A．It is only suitable for adults to play. |
| B．It requires players to follow certain rules. |
| C．It prompts people to start talking about travel. |
| D．It is the cheapest of all the Table Topics card games. |
| A．Family | B．Geek Pop! |
| C．Destination Anywhere | D．Not Your Mom’s Dinner Party |
| A．To show how to play the card games. |
| B．To give suggestions on holding parties. |
| C．To encourage people to go on vacation. |
| D．To recommend the Table Topics card set. |
5 . The following classes will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive registration instructions one day in advance.
Armchair Tour: Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday, February 23
6:30—7:30 p.m.
$19/ $24
New! Strong, unified (统一的) deign is a highlight of the Chicago Botanic Garden and sets it apart from many of other gardens. You will examine the contributions of noteworthy landscape architects and building architects to explore this well-known public garden in a new way.
From the Drawing Board to Border: Online
Tuesday, February 28
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on staging the installation (安装) of your project, finding and purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.
Designing the Sunny Border: Online
Wednesday, March 8
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
The well-designed border wears a combination of many plant that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Learn how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you.
Designing the Shade Garden: Online
Wednesday, March 15
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. Discover solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations with optimal (最佳的) color, and form.
1. What must students do before the four classes?| A．Reserve the classes. | B．Hand in homework. |
| C．Read the instructions. | D．Visit the four gardens. |
| A．Combine plants with the surroundings. | B．Shade a garden with trees or buildings. |
| C．Admire great works by famous architects. | D．Learn how to make a detailed grocery list. |
| A．Chicago Botanic Garden. | B．Designing the Sunny Border. |
| C．Designing the Shade Garden. | D．From the Drawing Board to Border. |
6 . Welcome to the British Museum (WWW.britishmuseum.org)where you can experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present. Here is some information you need to notice.
Opening times
Daily: 10: 00-17:00(Fridays:20:30)
Last entry: 16:00(Fridays: 19:30)
How to book
●We’re limiting numbers of people in the Museum to ensure there’s room for you to safely enjoy your visit. You’re advised to book a free ticket to guarantee Museum entry.
●To book, simply pick the date and time you’d like to visit.
●The date or time you wish to visit has no availability. Please note that walk-up visits are available each day for those who arrive at the Museum without advance bookings. But this does depend on capacity, as walk-up entry cannot be guaranteed.
●To book tickets for exhibitions, click here. Your exhibition ticket also gives you access to the permanent collection.
Entering the Museum
●Entry to the Museum is via the Main entrance on Great Russell Street or the Montague Place entrance.
●Once you’ve gone through the Main entrance, an easy access queuing route is available for disabled visitors, visitors with pushchairs and/or children under five, Members, exhibition and general admission ticket-holders.
●All visitors must pass through a security check which involves a bag search.
We look forward to welcoming you.
1. Which of the following is incorrect as to the visit time?| A．Final admission is one hour before closing. |
| B．Visitors can enjoy a longer stay on Fridays. |
| C．The museum is open for at least 7 hours every day. |
| D．The museum is closed at 16:00 except on Fridays. |
| A．Spend some money buying tickets in advance. |
| B．Have your bag checked for security purposes. |
| C．Buy extra tickets for permanent collection. |
| D．Guarantee the availability of walk-up visits. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．In a booklet. |
| C．In a magazine. | D．On a TV program. |
7 . TV shows for kids and families
Search and Explore
Number of seasons:2
Ages:2-8
Your little one will love the global adventures of ABC Mouse,123 Mouse and Do-Re-Mi Mouse as they explore and learn about the world．Each 12-minute episode (一集) is for curious young minds, and short young attention spans (持续时间). You can stream the show, produced by ABCmouse Early Learning Academy, for free. Watch on Tubi.
Ask the StoryBots
Number of seasons:3
Ages:3-8
The TV show follows Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo as they set out to answer a question such as: How do eyes work? Why do we recycle? How do you catch a cold? The storytelling is silly and fun, but the answers are serious and scientifically sound — no wonder it won many Emmy awards. Watch on Netflix.
Shimmer &Shine
Number of seasons:4
Ages:3 and up
Being twins is totally cool, but imagine being a twin genie (精灵)?! Now that’s amazing! Shimmer and Shine are trying to make the most out of spells and wish-granting (实现愿望的) capabilities with help from their non-genie friend Leah, but naturally, these ladies have a few problems along the way. Watch on Sling.
Hey Arnold!
Number of seasons:5
Ages:7 and up
The show stars 4th-grader Arnold, who lives with his grandparents in a boarding house. In each episode, with his best friend Gerald, Arnold will often help a schoolmate solve a personal problem, or he will face a problem of his own. All young New Yorkers need to experience this show. We promise you won’t be sorry. Watch on Hulu.
1. On which site can you follow three mice to explore the world?| A．Tubi. | B．Hulu. |
| C．Sling. | D．Netflix. |
| A．Search and Explore. | B．Ask the StoryBots. |
| C．Shimmer&Shine. | D．Hey Arnold! |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
8 . Beach tents that maximize shade and privacy
Gorich Beach Tent
$39.99-$99.99 at Amazon
Silver-coated fabric ensures that this beach tent can protect you from the sun while resisting UV (紫外线的) damage on your beach day. There’s plenty of space for everyone.
·Occupancy: 3-6 people
·Color Options: Blue, green, orange, bright blue, silver
WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter
$31.99-$49.99 at Amazon
Our top pick for the best beach tent of the year goes to WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. The tent is excellent at providing shelter from the sun’s UV rays. The tent is equipped with three sandbags, eight steel stakes (钢桩), six sand stakes and guy lines to ensure it stays put.
·Occupancy: 3 people
·Color Options: White, green, mint green, blue, light blue
Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy
$82.95-$127.80 at Amazon; $82.99-$127.80 at Walmart
It’s ideal for a family or a group of friends who don’t feel like ducking into a tent whenever they want a break from the sun’s UV rays. To set it up, lay out the tent on the ground, and fill the sacks with sand. While the canopy is water-repellent (防水的) and will work well in a light wind, it won’t offer protection in a heavy downpour or strong winds.
·Occupancy: 8 people
·Color Options: Green, dark blue, deep bright blue, greenish-blue
Monobeach Baby Beach Tent
$28.76 at Amazon
This lovely baby beach tent is made for babies under the age of 3. It features a mini poo that sits in the sand and can be filled with water to give your little one a place to safely splash around. A UV-protected sun shade keeps the sun away, which is nice if you don’t want to keep applying sunscreen.
·Occupancy: 1 person
·Color Options: Blue
1. Which tent comes in light blue?
| A．Gorich Beach Tent. | B．WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. |
| C．Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy. | D．Monobeach Baby Beach Tent |
| A．It is hard to set up. | B．It can’t be used by many people. |
| C．It is rather too expensive. | D．It doesn’t function in a storm. |
| A．They can hold at least two people. |
| B．They are available only at Amazon. |
| C．They can protect people from strong sunlight. |
| D．They are popular for different colors and sizes |
9 . We’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable review s in one month! These review s must be your honest opinions. Just remember to submit (提交) your review before August 23, 2023.
Rules:
◇You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter.
◇Submissions must relate to the topic.
◇Each review must be written within 250 words.
◇There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
◇Give a brief summary of the book. Don’t explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.
◇Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
◇Recommend the book to some certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens? Would science fiction fans be interested in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.
◇Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
◇All participants will receive a certificate.
◇First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get a free 6-month magazine subscription (订阅).
◇Second prize winners will each get a free 3-month magazine subscription.
◇You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com.Wehopereviewingbooksbringsyoujoy.
1. What can we get from the rules of the competition?| A．Any account can be used to enter. |
| B．A review should include 250 key words. |
| C．Works can be uploaded after Aug. 23rd. |
| D．A person can upload more than one piece. |
| A．The recommendation to all readers. | B．Sentences with “I think” and “I believe”. |
| C．The clear attitude about the book. | D．A summary to explain the whole plots. |
| A．Bookish teenagers. | B．White-collar workers. |
| C．Teaching staff. | D．Retired people. |
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