1 . Art Contest — Technology &You!

Technology is everywhere these days. Automation has pioneered innovation. Your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and now it’s easier than ever to communicate with anyone in the world. What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital “chains”?

However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography. One winner and several honorable mentions will be featured in the December 2024 magazine, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card! You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine.

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024

Details and requirements:

Entrants must have a Teen Ink account and be aged 13～19.

Inappropriate content will not be accepted.

Submissions must relate to the topic (technology).

Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves.

Entrants can submit as many pieces of art as they wish.

How to submit:

Entries can be submitted through the Teen Ink website. All entries submitted will be reviewed and considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.

Make sure to submit your art work to the appropriate art category(technology) on Teen Ink. You can do this by using the “additional tags (标签)” field in your submission form.

1. What is the main theme of the art contest?

A．The development of technology.	B．The application of technology.
C．Innovations of technology.	D．Viewpoints on technology.

2. What is one of the requirements for submitting artwork to the contest?

A．Submit original artwork.	B．Submit artwork with a unique tag.
C．Submit different types of artwork.	D．Submit only one piece of artwork.

3. What is Teen Ink?

A．A library.

B．A magazine.

C．An art school.

D．An art museum.

2 . Go Sledding (滑雪橇) around Baltimore

From steep slopes (陡坡) to gentle hills, there’s no shortage of local sledding rides in the Baltimore area. Here are a few of the favorites.

Leakin Park

1901 EAGLE DRIVE

There’s a sweet slide behind the Crimean Mansion off Eagle Drive — also known today as Friends of Orianda House — which is accessible and also one of the best-kept sledding secrets inside city lines. The Winans Meadow area is super scenic year-round, but especially so when it snows.

Baltimore Country Club

4712 CLUB ROAD

The golf course is a legendary sledding destination, but make sure to be aware that the steep slope here is nicknamed “Adventure Hill” for a reason. No small number of green hands have rolled down here. As one Reddit commenter said, “It left me hurt many a time as a kid” — words no doubt that frighten some but also attract more than a few.

Herring Run Park

3800 BELAIR ROAD

The 375-acre northeast area may be the top spot in the city for the variety of hills to choose from. Created by the Olmstead Brothers more than a century ago, the stream valley park is also home to fox and deer, which you might just spot wandering about in their winter coats. Visitors can enjoy the benefit of sufficient parking for private vehicles.

Federal Hill

300 WARREN AVE.

It’s an obvious destination, given its picturesque view overlooking the Inner Harbor, for sledding and building snowmen and snowwomen. The hills here are very steep, however. Just be careful not to rush out onto Key Highway or into the back of the American Visionary Art Museum.

1. Where is the destination with easy access to parking lot?

A．At 1901 EAGLE DRIVE.	B．At 4712 CLUB ROAD.
C．At 3800 BELAIR ROAD.	D．At 300 WARREN AVE.

2. What do Baltimore Country Club and Federal Hill have in common?

A．They enjoy beautiful scenery.	B．Sledding there is challenging.
C．Visitors can interact with animals.	D．They are perfect for building snowmen.

3. In which part of a website does the text probably come from?

A．Travel.

B．Environment.

C．Health.

D．Culture.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man talk to the woman?

A．To ask for help.

B．To introduce a friend to her.

C．To invite her on a holiday.

2. What did Miguel invite Mike to do?

A．Go sightseeing.

B．Visit his house.

C．Join a boat race.

3. Why is Mike hesitant about accepting Miguel’s invitation?

A．He has to save money.

B．He has made plans with Celia.

C．He doesn’t like Miguel’s family.

4. What will Mike probably do next?

A．Chat with Celia and Miguel.

B．Go on holiday alone.

C．Refuse Miguel’s invitation.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the man now?

A．At home.

B．In his office.

C．In a hospital.

2. What did the woman criticize the man for while feeling unwell?

A．Eating junk food.

B．Talking on the phone.

C．Watching TV.

3. What does the woman instruct the man to do with the water?

A．Drink it.

B．Put his feet into it.

C．Breathe in the steam.

7 . What is the woman likely to do for Walt?

A．Get him a bike.

B．Teach him bike safety rules.

C．Buy him a tricycle.

8 . Why haven’t the two speakers met recently?

A．They live in different cities.

B．The woman has been away abroad.

C．The woman was on a domestic trip.