1 . 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.

2 . 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.

5 . Volunteering Opportunities for Teens

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River Centre and Gardens

570 W. Ave. 26, Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90 065

From arts and crafts, walking dogs to singing to babies, this organisation offers many opportunities in Los Angeles from one day to long-term projects. Volunteers must first attend a course. Some activities are designed only for adults, so be sure to ask if they’re teen friendly.

Volunteers of America

3,600 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1,500 Los Angeles, CA 90 010

National non-profit organisation with volunteer opportunities in programmes for children, the developmentally disabled, families, emergency services, the homeless and more.

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

4,650 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90 027

Teens aged 15 and older can volunteer here after completing a three-hour course. Only those aged 18 and older can have direct contact with the patients. Teens younger than 18 can still help out by greeting and recording patients and their families at the front desk. The hospital asks for a minimum(最少)of a six-month period plus 100 hours of service. Teens work at least two to four hours a week, depending on the department, and can choose their schedule.

Food on Foot

1,625 N. Schrader Hollywood, CA 90 028

This is a non-profit organisation that needs volunteers on Saturdays at 3:30 pm in Venice and Sundays at 3:30 pm in Hollywood. Volunteers will distribute clothing and food to the homeless and poor. Teens must be interviewed before volunteering. After service is completed，the organisation will write a letter to give students either high school or college credit.

Library’s Volunteer Corp.

7,400 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90 242

There’s no age limit and no experience required for teens interested in volunteering at the library. Volunteers are needed at all branches. All minors must present written parental agreement. Time varies with each task. Teens can shelve books, create displays, tell stories, show films, write reports and more.