1 . If you’d like to have a group of family and friends over on the weekend, consider hosting a game-day party. This is an event when people come together to watch a sport, often college or professional football.     1     Here’s what you need to know to plan a great game-day party at your home.

Choose a game

Ask a parent to help you look online for the game schedule of your favorite team.     2     You also may want to choose an afternoon game instead of an evening game, which can end late.

Invite friends

Make a list of who you want to invite, then ask a parent to help you reach out to ask them. You and your family could also invite another family if your parent wants to take part in the party too.     3     This way people can chat and enjoy some food before the game begins. It can also be fun to watch the pregame when the players are announced.

Plan the menu

As the host of the party, you can decide what kind of food to serve. You could provide the main course and then ask guests to bring snacks and sweets.     4     Have water and other drinks on hand or ask people to bring reusable water bottles.

Add festive touches

    5     A few ideas: Use paper to make paper chains in the colors of the two teams playing and hang them around the room. Cut football shapes out of brown paper or cardboard and write messages on them, such as “Go Team” or “Touchdown”, and hang them around the room.

A．It’s usually shown live on television.

B．The person with the correct answers wins.

C．Let your guests know if they should wear something special.

D．Invite everyone to arrive about half an hour before the game starts.

E．It’s best to choose a weekend game so more people are free to attend.

F．Homemade decorations can make the area around your TV feel more exciting.

G．You could also decide not to offer the main course but instead just serve plenty of snacks.

2 . Summer at the Library

Starting Thursday, June 9, the New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 free books to kids and teens in branches this summer! Here are also various books for all book lovers to choose from. Drop by and pick up new books to take home for your children and yourself.

●For Babies & Toddlers（学步的孩童）

Join the Library this summer-and all year round-for story times, free events and programs, activities, and many more. Plus, explore what you can do at home with your Little Learners！

●For Kids

Read, learn, and have fun all summer long with our all-new Make Waves program！Take the summer reading challenge, join us in branches for our "Summer Cruise" programs, and enter our annual summer writing contest.

●For Teens

Make waves this summer by contributing to our brand-new magazine for teens！Plus, join us for Anti-Prom, author talks, arts and crafts（工艺），photography and many more in the branches and online.

●For Adults

From book discussions and author talks to a plant exchange and a citywide dance party, there's something for everyone this summer at the Library! Explore everything the Library has to offer.

What Else Can You Do at the Library?

●Discover oceans of possibility with free events and programs

●Get a free New York Public Library card

●Visit our free exhibitions

Click HERE to learn more details!

1. Who can enter the Library's competition?

A．Authors.

B．Kids.

C．Teens.

D．Adults.

2. What can teens and adults both do at the Library?

A．Attend a dance party.	B．Discuss books online.
C．Exchange ideas with authors	D．Learn to make artworks.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A magazine.	D．A website.

4 . Nature Adventure Camp

Get adventurous this summer! Each week has a new theme to keep you busy as you develop new skills, explore nature, and meet new friends.

Under the Sea Dive in as we discover the fascinating creatures (生物) that live in the ocean. Whales, sharks, and sea turtles will catch our eyes as we explore the ocean together through activities and games. Fee: $150 Opening time: 9: 00 am-5: 00 pm, Jun 16-18	Stone Age Let’s go back to the Stone Age! Learn about all of your favorite dinosaurs from the prehistoric era and find out what it was like to be a caveman. Fee: $100 Opening time: 9: 00 am-5: 30 pm, Jun 21-23
Things with Wings From birds to butterflies, bats to bees, find out about many amazing creatures that fly from the ground to the trees. We’ll search for birds’ nests, catch bugs with nets, and make our own winged creatures to take home. Fee: $75 Opening time: 8: 30 am-4: 30 pm, Jun 30-Jul 2	Nature Tail Theater Create your own story, character, scenery, props, and costumes. Then it’s lights, camera, action as you perform your original play on the last day of camp for family members. Fee: $136 Opening time: 10: 00 am-6: 00 pm, Jul 7-9

1. When can you explore the ocean?

A．Jun 16-18.

B．Jun 21-23.

C．Jun 30-Jul 2.

D．Jul 7-9.

2. What can you do at Stone Age?

A．Get close to sea creatures.	B．Learn about dinosaurs.
C．Catch winged creatures.	D．Perform an original play.

3. Which theme will you choose if you are interested in catching bugs?

A．Under the Sea.

B．Stone Age.

C．Things with Wings.

D．Nature Tail Theater.

4. How much will you pay to go to Nature Tail Theater?

A．$ 75.

B．$100.

C．$136.

D．$150.

5 . How do you spend your spare time? There will be different answers to it. Most people in Poland(波兰) have their own ways of spending free time. Sometimes they just want to have a rest, but they try to do something more pleasant most of the time. They have many different hobbies, which help them to get away from their everyday problems and spend their free time happily.

Many Polish(波兰的) people like travelling. They look for new places that they have never been to and add new and exciting experiences to their journey. Some of them like to climb mountains, others like to go to the sea or a lake to swim, because these can make them get exercise and are good for their health.

Many Polish people also like to watch sports in their free time. They are usually crazy about football, and football is regarded as the Polish national sport. Many football fans may support a certain team, so they go to watch every match of the team they support, and they buy many things that have any relation with the team. Watching a sport and doing it are both good ways to relax.

In addition, doctors say that doing sports is very good for the health. Many people in town, especially young men, often go to the gym to attend the exercise classes to keep fit.

Besides these ways, Polish people have many other ways to spend their free time. And they really enjoy their free time.

1. Polish people have many different hobbies in order to ________.

A．solve their daily problems	B．finish all their work
C．make some friends	D．relax themselves in their spare time

2. Why do some Polish people like climbing mountains?

A．Because they hate travelling.	B．Because they can get exercise from it.
C．Because they can find a new place.	D．Because it is comfortable and funny.

3. Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Playing football.	B．Climbing mountains.
C．Skating.	D．Swimming.

7 . There is something magical about hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul.     1    

Boost physical fitness.    2     Although other forms of exercise are great for your health, hiking has benefits that can’t be replaced by a bike. Hiking builds muscle strength. So, not only will you enjoy the great outdoors, you will also improve your health.

Improve mental well-being. Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life.    3    

In addition to the fun and enjoyment you can experience, there are other real benefits you can start to observe.

    4     Hiking provides a wonderful opportunity for strengthening social connections and training a sense of community. Whether you go on a hike with friends or join a hiking group, the shared experiences can be highly beneficial and can create wonderful shared memories. Hiking is hard, but it maintains your motivation. So grab a friend or join a local hiking group, and experience the joy of connecting with others while exploring nature.

Improve cognitive (认知的) function. An amazing added benefit to hiking is improved cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity while being surrounded by nature stimulates the brain, leading it to improve focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span.    5     A drop in spending time in nature and in physical activity can possibly cause a cognitive decline. Who knew that the sensory experiences that you encounter during hiking could help you gain clarity and peace of mind?

A．And the opposite is also true.

B．Strengthen social connections.

C．Experience the joy of getting close to nature.

D．Why not make use of the precious time to enjoy yourself?

E．Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness.

F．Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health.

G．So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized!

8 . Summer Camps

Berklee’s Aspire Camp
Address: Berklee, 1140 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts
Ages: Above 15

Modelling undergraduate experience at Berklee College of Music, you’ll take full advantage of Berklee’s curriculum (课程) during the five-week camp. You could not only make your musicianship to the next level with master classes, weekly private lessons, and a customized class schedule according to your interests, but also develop the mastery of your instrumental or vocal (歌唱的) technique.

Capitol Camp
Address: 2185 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, California
Ages: From 10 to 17

Capitol Camp’s mission is to help youth find voice in debate (辨论). During the camp of half a month, our expert staff will help kids become confident leaders. We provide a more personalized experience where the instructors can focus on students’ strengths and needs.

Canyon Creek Camp
Address: 41600 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, California
Ages: From 9 to 19

Lasting for a month, Canyon Creek Camp provides a safe and non-competitive environment for sports, where boys and girls have the opportunity to build confidence and independence, learn teamwork and develop problem-solving skills at our 81-acre complex.

Lake Greeley Camp
Address: 222 Greeley Lake Road, Greeley, Pennsylvania
Ages: From 6 to 15

Lake Greeley Camp is a private overnight summer camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Approved by the American Camp Association, the camp is owned and operated by the Buynak Family, who have given children fun-filled and safe summer experiences for over 50 years.

1. What information can we get from the last camp?

A．It is intended for teenagers over 15 years old.

B．It is organized by a public school in Pennsylvania.

C．Its activities are both fun and full of adventures.

D．Its position is in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

2. How can Capitol Camp help participants?

A．By improving their ability to express their views.

B．By helping them to learn to work together better.

C．By developing the mastery of their instrumental technique

D．By supplying a safe and non-competitive environment for sports.

3. Which camp lasts the longest time?

A．Capitol Camp.	B．Lake Greeley Camp.
C．Berklee’s Aspire Camp.	D．Canyon Creek Camp.

10 . A new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to get interested in computers, math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.

Called “Spring into STEAM”, the program will offer workshops in March, April and May. It begins on March 2.

“We know that science education is so important now, and technology is changing so fast,” said Misty Jones, library director. “We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.”

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math, and there will be workshops in each area. This year’s theme(主题) is “Bug Out!” so the science workshop will invite insect(昆虫) experts to explain the survival skills of insects. The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders. For math, the kids will learn spatial geometry(空间几何学) by making 3­D paper insects. Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding, create a light using a glass bottle, or build insects using pipe cleaners and LED lights.

Jones said she’s also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcode of Life Project, which is trying to create a digital catalog(电子目录) of different kinds of insects on Earth. Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2. Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification(鉴定).

Jones said it is unusual for every library to start the same program at the same time. “It’s something we’ve been trying to do, and I think it’s just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer,” she said.

1. What do we know about “Spring into STEAM”?

A．It is open to kids of all ages.

B．It lasts for at least four months.

C．It helps kids learn more about themselves.

D．It is held by the San Diego Public Library.

2. What will kids learn from the engineering workshop this year?

A．How LED lights work.

B．How bees build their home.

C．How to make 3­D paper bees.

D．How to create a light using a glass bottle.

3. What will kids do for the International Barcode of Life Project?

A．Collect insects.

B．Take DNA tests.

C．Create a digital catalog.

D．Make insect collection tools.

4. What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph?

A．The program will continue.

B．The program should last much longer.

C．The program will have different themes.

D．The program should be held by different libraries.