1 . The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes.     1     They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride.

Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others.     2    

In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities.     3     Teenagers with strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors, reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues.

Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education.     4     This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in a structured environment. Community involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills.

    5     It contributes to a teenager’s ability to manage their own emotions, understand others’ emotions, and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes.

A．What exactly are social emotions?

B．The journey into mature emotion is quite easy.

C．Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential.

D．Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions.

E．This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs.

F．Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills.

G．Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health.

2 . The World-Famous Nine

By Ben Guterson, illustrated by Kristina Kister

Zander’s grandmother owns the most incredible department store in the world. When a string of mysterious accidents start happening at the store, Zander’s grandmother tells him that a monster called Darkbloom may have returned. The monster, which can control people, wants a magical object that disappeared from the store decades ago. Zander notices that walls on many floors contain mysterious symbols and takes them down in his notebook. Will the 11-year-old boy be able to solve the puzzle and secure the object before Darkbloom does? Packed with suspense, fascination, and a family drama, this mystery may remind you of a cross between Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Ask the Author

The Week: What inspired this book?

Ben Guterson: When I was growing up, Seattle had two big department stores. Something about these big buildings held many possibilities for mystery and discovery to me.

The Week: Why is Zander close to his grandmother?

Ben Guterson: I didn’t want Zander to be alone, so he’s got his loving grandmother there to give him some guidance and keep him safe.

The Week: Do you enjoy mysteries?

Ben Guterson: Yes, I like stories with a mysterious feel to them. I don’t think I have ever been drawn to straightforward realism.

1. What can we learn about Zander?

A．He grows up in Seattle.	B．He lives alone at a store.
C．He wishes to be a magician.	D．He wants to defeat Darkbloom.

2. Who will most probably find the The World-Famous Nine fascinating?

A．A kid loving true-life stories.	B．A kid enjoying fictional works.
C．A kid interested in grandma’s dishes.	D．A kid drawn to online store shopping.

3. What is the text?

A．A writer’s profile.	B．An interview outline.
C．A children’s story.	D．A book recommendation.

3 . Looking for ways to make some extra cash over the holidays? Here are 4 of the best summer break jobs for you.

Food Delivery

If your top priority in a summer break job is flexibility, food delivery might be the perfect fit for you. You can earn around $20 an hour depending on the food delivery service and who you’re delivering to. On top of the wage the delivery service pays you, you also have the potential to get significant tips. Please note: all applicants must have a driver’s license and access to a car.

Gift Wrapper

Love wrapping presents for the holiday? Can’t get enough of wrapping paper and ribbon? If so, you should look into being a gift wrapper during summer break. College students who want to work in something creative will enjoy this summer break job. Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set.

Pet Sitting

Whether they’re going to another city close by or another state, families tend to leave for vacation for summer break. This means that they need someone to watch their pets while they’re gone. That’s where college students come in. Pet sitting jobs are flexible and not a huge time commitment, depending on what family you’re working with.

Tutor

Good at maths? Majoring in biology? Whatever classes you’re taking in college, this knowledge is transferable to tutoring. College students that are home for summer break can use their time off school to give back to others. Tutoring has the potential to earn a lot of money over the course of a few weeks while students are home for break.

1. Which job requires a driver’s license?

A．Food Delivery.	B．Gift Wrapper.
C．Pet Sitting.	D．Tutor.

2. What can be learned about the Gift Wrapper job?

A．Applicants are expected to be good at design.	B．Work is arranged according to one’s skill set.
C．Applicants may soon have enough of the job.	D．It favours candidates who can work flexibly.

3. What is the text most likely to be?

A．A notice.	B．An announcement.
C．A guide.	D．An advertisement.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the first package?

A．It is basic and slow.

B．It includes a wireless router.

C．It offers a free personal firewall.

2. How much will the man pay each month?

A．$30．

B．$50．

C．$100.

3. Why does the woman say the man is lucky?

A．The package price is lower.

B．The pen drive is cheaper.

C．The setting-up is free.

5 . UK’s Best Long-Distance Walks

Hadrian’s Wall Trail
Entire length: 83 miles
You can see the rich Roman history along the way, not just the wall itself, but also remains of important Roman forts and good museums. This walk brings you scenic variety that stretches from the modern cityscapes to the sandstone shades, and from the wasteland heights to green rural scenes.
Great Glen Way
Entire length: 73 miles
The Great Glen Way long-distance trail passes the foot of the UK’s highest mountain, follows the lakeside of Loch Ness, and crosses the Scottish Highlands. The castles scattered along the way are witness to Scotland’s past.
Coast to Coast Walk
Entire length: 192 miles
The Coast to Coast, one of Britain’s classic walking routes, was originated and described by Alfred Wainwright, author of a well-known series of mountain-walking guide books. Walk this trail for the feeling of crossing England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, and to explore the national parks of the Lake District.
Channel Island Way
Entire length: 110 miles
This long-distance walk along the islands to the south of England takes you island hopping to see well preserved WWII fortifications, rugged cliffs, quiet villages and a fantastic range of pubs. Each of the eight Channel Islands has their own separate character.
1. What is special about the Hadrian’s Wall Trail?

A．Roman history.

B．Rural life.

C．Beautiful landscapes.

D．Coastal scenery.

2. What do Great Glen Way and Coast to Coast Walk have in common?

A．Passing by castles.	B．Enjoying lake scenery.
C．Crossing highlands.	D．Lying in national parks.

3. Who will be most interested in this leaflet?

A．Catherine, who is fond of reading.	B．Julie, who enjoys taking photos.
C．Andrew, who is interested in history.	D．Tommy, who likes outdoor activities

6 . Come to China, enjoying four amazing teas

West Lake Longjing

West Lake Longjing is one of China’s famous green teas, produced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. It’s renowned for its unique appearance, aroma and taste. With a long history dating from the Tang Dynasty, Longjing tea improved over time, and was offered as a tribute (贡品) in the Qing Dynasty. West Lake Longjing tea is known for its benefits such as refreshing the mind, quenching (缓解) thirst, and reducing fats in the blood.

Enshi Yulu

Enshi Yulu is the only remaining steamed needle-shaped green tea in China, produced in Enshi, Hubei province. The dry tea resembles pine needles and has a lush green color. Its production technique dates back to the Tang Dynasty and gained fame during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enshi Yulu has a moderate selenium (硒) content and offers health benefits such as antioxidation and anticancer properties.

Pu’er

Pu’er is a unique fermented (发酵的) tea from Yunnan province classified into two types: raw and ripe Pu’er. It originated in the Tang Dynasty, but it wasn’t until the Qing Dynasty that Pu’er tea became significant trade goods. Raw Pu’er tea is initially bitter but becomes smoother and pleasant with age. Ripe Pu’er tea undergoes artificial fermentation, resulting in a rich flavor with distinctive aged aromas and sweetness.

Jasmine Tea

Typically based on green tea, jasmine tea combines the fragrance of jasmine flowers with tea leaves. It dates back to the Song Dynasty when people began mixing jasmine flowers with tea to enhance the tea’s fragrance. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it had became a tribute tea for the imperial court. Jasmine tea is particularly suitable for consumption in hot summers, helping people to cool down.

1. Which type of tea best suits patients with cancer?

A．West Lake Longjing.

B．Enshi Yulu.

C．Pu’er.

D．Jasmine Tea.

2. Pu’er tea has its uniqueness in that __________.

A．it is produced with artificial technology

B．the aging process allows it a rich flavour

C．it was supplied to the emperor as a tribute

D．the fermentation happens in natural states

3. What do the four types of tea have in common?

A．They were available in the Tang Dynasty.

B．They are green teas with different aromas.

C．They are well-known for their medicinal value.

D．They developed over time before rising to fame.

7 . I recently retired from twenty-three fulfilling years as a classroom teacher. I always _________ my success in hugs and smiles from my students, not by data and test scores. I always _________ that I would have a positive influence on each of the young lives.

One day, I was standing in the checkout line of a local grocery store when I heard a _________ voice behind me “Excuse me, miss, but I think you were my seventh grade teacher.” I turned and had to _________ the speaker, a young man well over six feet tall.

He told me his name, and I _______ remembered which class he had been in, and even how he had _________ reading. We _________ briefly, and I asked what he was doing these days. “I am going to college,” he answered. “I want to be a _________ teacher.” “Wait a minute,” I said. “The Eddie I remember _________ to read.”

“Yes, ma’am. That was me. Because of how you never gave up on me, I now __________ I can make a difference,” he continued. “If you had not made me realize I had some __________, if you had not believed in me and if you had not __________ me, I would never have gone to college.”

I know how __________ one teacher can impact the life of a person who does not believe in himself. We may never know how much influence we have had on them, but when a __________ student reaches out and says, “Thank you,” I feel a ________ that will accompany me for the rest of my life.

1.

A．celebrated

B．shared

C．measured

D．achieved

2.

A．predicted

B．explained

C．confirmed

D．prayed

3.

A．curious

B．hesitant

C．plain

D．sweet

4.

A．look up at

B．hold on to

C．catch up with

D．get away from

5.

A．instantly

B．temporarily

C．secretly

D．doubtfully

6.

A．anticipated

B．fancied

C．practised

D．hated

7.

A．looked

B．joked

C．chatted

D．debated

8.

A．music

B．reading

C．business

D．sports

9.

A．refused

B．intended

C．preferred

D．promised

10.

A．deny

B．believe

C．complain

D．declare

11.

A．privilege

B．weaknesses

C．potential

D．questions

12.

A．entertained

B．stopped

C．attracted

D．encouraged

13.

A．precisely

B．powerfully

C．thoroughly

D．fearfully

14.

A．former

B．courageous

C．naughty

D．troublesome

15.

A．growth

B．desire

C．warmth

D．signal

8 . Summer camps everywhere are filling up fast, but opportunities remain open for camps where fun and games come around food- growing it, that is. Your kids will learn how to tend to vegetables and livestock (家畜) and almost certainly taste the fruits of their labor. Here’s a small sampling of what’s out there.

Muscot, New York

This farm, offers a half-day Wangler Camp for kids (a livestock-centred experience) and a two-week long Young Farmers camp for kids in grades one through eight. Camps range from $150 for weeklong half-day sessions to $350 for full-day sessions

Sproutai’ Up, Colorado

An agriculture farm with a focus on education, Sprout’ Up offers skill-building programs for teens throughout the year, but their summer camp for kids is all about fun. In addition to farm activities the kids spend time at a local climbing gym. Three weekly half-day sessions are available for half-day sessions are available for $200 each.

Humboldt, California

Located north of San Francisco, this sleepaway camp spreads out over several hundredacres in the coastal hills of Sonoma County. The lodging (住处) is tent-style, with outdoorshowers. A range of farm activities are available throughout the summer.

Alegre, Georgia

Your kids will clean and brush a horse, and learn to milk a goat at this camp. Three-daysessions (mornings only) cost $125, and parents can attend with their children for an extrafee.

1. Which camp best suits kids who enjoy climbing?

A．Museum.

B．Sproutai'Up.

C．Humbold.

D．Alge.

2. What can kids do in Alegre?

A．Interact with animals.	B．Have sessions in the afternoon.
C．Sleep in tents at night.	D．Enjoy the scenery of coastal hills.

3. What do the four camps have in common?

A．They provide full-day camps.	B．They offer farm-themed camps.
C．They are located in the same state.	D．They focus on health education.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Duan inkstone, one of the four most famous inkstones in China,     1     (originate) in the mountains by the Duanxi River in Guangdong Province. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been the     2     (center) region for Duan inkstone production and even today, most of the villagers still earn their living by making inkstones.

Throughout hundreds of years, villagers have developed     3     scientific production system. The process involves stone selection, material screening, shape designing, carving, and wooden box matching, among     4     stone selection and carving are the two most important steps.

Purple     5     color, Duan inkstones are glossy and as smooth as silk. They enjoy a great reputation as they never crack even when     6     (place) in low temperatures. It is a long and laborious process to handpick flawless Duan stones. Miners dig in tunnels less than one meter high at the riverside, and using tools such as dynamite (炸药)     7     (forbid).

Carving involves good conception, and highlights the fine shape of the stones     8     carving skills. In addition to natural designs, flying dragons, flowers and birds, figures, mountains and waters are common     9     (image) carved on the stones. The matching boxes are also carefully chosen and are often made of purple sandalwood and rosewood. The Duan inkstone has various styles, and new-style products are designed one after another     10     (meet) increased export demands.

10 . Loving your own body is often easier said than done. Do you know that 70% of women between the ages of 18-30 dislike their bodies?     1     45% say they are dissatisfied with their bodies too. There are countless ways you can work on body positivity, and you’ll have to find out what works for you.

Think healthier, not skinnier

When you’re making meals, or when you’re hitting the gym, don’t set your fitness goals according to a number you’d like to see on the scale. Exercise and a healthy diet shouldn’t be a punishment.     2     So, instead of thinking about how much your body weighs, or how it’s shaped, think about all the amazing things it can do.

Surround yourself with positivity

Negative messages about body image are all around us. According to one study, participants who spent more time on social media were more likely to develop a negative body image and eating disorders.     3     Look for positive people, people who practice self-love, and people who will encourage you to be who you are.

Focus on the things you like about yourself

Every time a negative thought about your body pops into your mind, counter it with something positive. Try making lists of the things you like about your body. And not just how it looks, but the things it allows you to do.     4     We naturally tend to look for our dissatisfactions and overlook the good things. To break out of that way of thinking, it will take daily repetition. Just keep at it.

Stop comparing yourself to others

    5     One person is beautiful in one way, and the next person in some other way. And isn’t that how it should be? Imagine how boring it would be if there were only one way to be, and to feel, beautiful. Comparing yourself to others can leave you feeling like you don’t look the way you should, but you’re not supposed to look like someone else; you’re supposed to look like you.

A．List it all out.

B．Pick up a new hobby.

C．And men aren’t much better off.

D．People come in all shapes and sizes.

E．So, try to cut out the negativity that you can.

F．Often we project our own insecurities onto others.

G．It is one way we show respect and appreciation for our bodies.