2 . Friendship makes life more enjoyable and colorful. Here are some tips for you to make friends.

Make yourself available. Put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you’re still in school, sit somewhere with two other people. If you see opportunities to meet new people, take them.     1    

    2     Be open to trying new activities to meet people around you who have common interests. For example, if you love books and want to meet like-minded friends, join a book club. People who have a passion (激情) for books will end up meeting people with the same interest.

Talk to others actively.     3     You can start talking to people by simply greeting them with a “Good morning, how are you?” as you pass them by.     4    You can talk to anybody: the person sitting next to you in public, or the person in front of you in the lunch line.

Use social media wisely.     5     Social media has given us the amazing ability to connect with people on the Internet and turn them into friends. Using social media like Facebook may be a perfect way to meet people who share the same interest as you.

A．Don’t be too picky.

B．Meet new people nearby.

C．We live in a digital world.

D．Follow people and have fun.

E．If someone invites you to a party, go for it.

F．We shouldn’t make friends on the Internet.

G．If you don’t actually talk to people, you still won’t make friends.

3 . For many years, the Caribbean island of Redonda was a bare (光秃秃的) rock with very little wildlife on it. Thanks to local environmental groups, it has now returned to its former state and was recently named a protected area by the government.

Redonda was once a peaceful place for wildlife. In the 17th century, people set foot on the island for the first time and found that guano (海鸟粪) produced by seabirds was useful to help farm crops grow. Humans began to mine the guano, and with the people came goats and black rats—invasive (入侵的) species.

Although humans eventually stopped collecting guano and left the island, the goats and rats stayed behind. They ate many of the island’s plants and preyed on other species, eventually leaving Redonda a plantless landscape. Without plants, birds began to fly away from there and some of the soil broke into pieces and then into the sea.

In 2016, conservationists started a project to help the island and its wildlife recover. They began by removing the invasive species. Within months, the island’s plants began to grow back on their own. As the environment gradually became healthier, species that were native to the island began to appear again.

The new protected area, the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, includes the island itself plus the sea around it, including seagrass field and a coral reef. Conservation groups will ensure that the island is protected from other invasive species, and strict rules about fishing in the area will be put in place.

1. What can we learn about the island Redonda now?

A．It is full of strange rocks.	B．It isn’t peaceful again.
C．It is a protected place.	D．It has little wildlife.

2. What do the underlined words “preyed on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Helped.

B．Hunted.

C．Protected.

D．Removed.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Living in harmony with seabirds.	B．Rules to protect the environment.
C．The reasons for protecting plants.	D．One island’s unusual comeback.

4 . Around the World

Here is big news from Around the World.

Science Fiction Museum opens
Chengdu, China

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened its doors to the public. China’s newest museum—a star-shaped building on a lake was built in 12 months. Technology sped up the design and construction of the 635,070-square-foot museum, which has galleries, educational spaces, and cafés.

Day of the Dead is celebrated
Mexico

Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City to watch its annual Day of the Dead parade. The holiday was observed from October 31 to November 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. During this time, the dead are believed to return to the world. Families welcome them back with offerings, such as their favorite food.

Modern art at ancient pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

A modern art exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza, titled Forever Is Now, has returned for a third year. This year’s show is the biggest yet and features works by 14 artists. The free event aims to celebrate ancient Egyptian culture with modern skills. Artists were careful not to harm the 4,500-year-old World Heritage Site.

Schools close due to heavy air pollution
Delhi, India

Elementary schools in Delhi are closed for at least one week because of the city’s poor air quality. The amount of harmful materials in the air has reached nearly 100 times the acceptable limit. Delhi is often very polluted in November because that is when many farmers burn their remaining crops. To reduce the smog, officials in the city have banned polluting vehicles, construction work, and the use of fireworks.

1. Where can you visit a museum on the lake?

A．In Chengdu, China.	B．In Mexico City.
C．At the Pyramids of Giza.	D．In Delhi, India.

2. Why are elementary schools closed in Delhi?

A．To build the newest museum.	B．To hold a modern art exhibit.
C．To celebrate the Day of the Dead.	D．To avoid the harm caused by air pollution.

5 . Youth Speech Competition

UNICEF is working towards a world where every child has what they need to survive and develop. But we can’t do it without big ideas from young people — young people who are brave enough to share their brilliant ideas with the world. UNICEF USA and TED-Ed invite young people to create their own talks on the rights of children and the problems young people face around the world.

One winner will be invited to UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit to make his/her speech on stage!

Criteria (标准)

Youths aged 10-18 (if you are under 13, you must have a parent or teacher to help you register (报名)).

Must register online.

Your video must be under 2 minutes.

Deadline (截止时间): Your video must be handed in by midnight, January 27, 2023.
Topics of Discussion:
●Migration   ●Sustainable (可持续的) Development ●Values and Beliefs
Prizes

Winners will be announced on February 4, 2023.

One winner will be invited to make his/her speech on stage on UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit in Washington, D. C. on March 16-17, 2023!

UNICEF USA will pay for all travel expenses (flights and hotels). The student will be responsible for personal meals and personal expenses. If you are under the age of 18, you will need to travel with a responsible adult chaperone (监护人). UNICEF USA will pay for the chaperone’s travel expenses as well.

How to Register

Create an account (账户) using this link: ed.ted.com/unicefusa.

Once your account has been created, return to the TED-Ed Student Talks page and register!

Once you’ve handed in your registration, allow 2-3 days for processing.

Once you’ve recorded your talk, upload it using the “Upload” tab in your Resource Library on the TED-Ed website.

1. What will UNICEF USA and TED-Ed welcome?

A．Excellent paintings.	B．Brilliant articles.
C．Interesting stories.	D．Creative ideas.

2. What should young people do to take part in the event?

A．Pay an entry fee.	B．Attend a training class.
C．Send a speech video within 2 minutes.	D．Perform on stage in Washington, D. C.

3. What’s special about the event?

A．It has no age limit.	B．It focus on social issues.
C．It provides free meals.	D．It is held every two years.

4. When can we watch the final speech at UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit?

A．On January 27, 2023.	B．On February 4, 2023.
C．On April 18, 2023.	D．On March 16-17, 2023.

5. If you want to register for the competition, you need to ______.

A．visit TED-Ed’s website	B．send an e-mail
C．sign up in a library	D．call workers from TED

6 . Peter is a high school student and he lives in Suzhou. His family often take a trip to cities, such as Nanjing and Hangzhou. But Peter always hoped to visit Shanghai. This year, his dream finally came true.

On June 22nd, Peter’s family took the train to get to Shanghai. Their first destination was Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. After arriving there, they tasted many delicious foods first. Then they watched Kunqu Opera performances and hanfu shows.

On the second day, Peter’s family went to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. They not only watched many animals, but also joined in some traditional activities about the Dragon Boat Festival. For example, they made zongzi and joined in a boat race. Peter also played an ancient game — touhu. This was the first time he had tried the game. It was so interesting. They also went to At Life Hub@ Anting Square.

On the last day, Peter’s family enjoyed the old Shanghai songs and guofeng music at the concerts. They also went to Jiabei Country Park. They had fun at a music festival and took many photos at a Chinese art show.

“The three-day vacation was a great experience for me,” Peter said, “I learned a lot about Chinese traditional art and history.”

1. Which city did Peter always hope to visit?

A．Suzhou.

B．Nanjing.

C．Shanghai.

D．Hangzhou.

2. What did Peter and his family do first after arriving at Zhujiajiao Ancient Town?

A．They visited some parks.	B．They took many photos.
C．They watched hanfu shows.	D．They tasted many delicious foods.

3. What did Peter try for the first time at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park?

A．Watching animals.	B．Making zongzi.
C．Enjoying a boat race.	D．Playing touhu.

4. Which place did Peter and his family visit on the last day?

A．Jiabei Country Park.	B．At Life Hub@ Anting Square.
C．Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.	D．Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park.

5. What does Peter think of his vacation?

A．Tiring.

B．Great.

C．Boring.

D．Safe.

7 . 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。

Rose Flower Cake, one of Yunnan’s classic snacks, is a delicious dessert in Yunnan. According to historical     1     (record), flower cakes were invented by a cake maker during the Qing Dynasty more than 300 years ago.     2     (traditional), flower cakes were eaten at breakfast and as snacks.

As Yunnan’s typical dessert, rose cakes     3     (make) using Rosa rugosa, a kind of rose native to eastern Asia. However, the best quality Rosa rugosa is grown in Yunnan. With     4     (it) spring like weather year round, Yunnan is     5     ideal environment for plants in general, and roses in particular.

Rose Flower Cake is only available for part of the year because it’s made using the petals (花瓣) of roses,     6     have a limited flowering period. April and May are the     7     (good) time of the year to pick roses. After they are picked, they are frozen and taken in refrigerated trucks to factories for processing.

There     8     (be) more than a dozen varieties of flower cakes being offered now. The shelf life of flower cakes is from 7 to 45 days, depending     9     the ingredients (原料). In April, people wait in line     10       (buy) fresh flower cakes.

If possible, have a taste for the very traditional local dessert.

8 . As a 16-year-old student, Charlie has been a successful business owner. When he was in middle school, he ________ the idea of selling coffee. Then he made a lot of ________. He did research on the Internet, tested different kinds of coffee and improved his product. It all seemed ________ but he didn’t give up.

At the same time, he received great support from others in his community, who tried to help him succeed at such a young age. They were ________ by his creativity. And his good coffee became increasingly popular. ________, he set up his own company successfully and he also made a decision to ________ a part of his earnings to benefit others.

Now Charlie is helping to educate and inspire other kids in his community to start their own business. He has been sharing his story with ________ middle school and high school students. His advice is: “Never let your ________ stand in your way; do what you want to do.”

The key to his success is to ________ goals and keep going on. His growing faith also helps him over the course of his business adventure. “You can start a business out of anything. It is more about finding your ________.” Charlie said.

1.

A．made use of

B．turned down

C．came up with

D．asked about

2.

A．efforts

B．rules

C．decisions

D．choices

3.

A．easy

B．hard

C．important

D．necessary

4.

A．reminded

B．saved

C．helped

D．inspired

5.

A．Finally

B．Unbelievably

C．Thankfully

D．Hopefully

6.

A．reduce

B．keep

C．donate

D．increase

7.

A．national

B．lucky

C．brave

D．local

8.

A．character

B．age

C．pressure

D．impression.

9.

A．set

B．break

C．study

D．change

10.

A．talent

B．passion

C．opinion

D．surprise