1 . Reading for pleasure can be an important and enjoyable childhood activity. Unlike listening and spoken language, which develop rapidly and easily in young children, reading is a taught skill and is acquired and developed through specific learning over time. Until now it has been unclear what effect—if any—encouraging children to read from an early age will have on their brain development, cognition(认知) and mental health later in life.
To find out this, researchers from the universities of the UK and China looked at data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) groups in the US. Of the 10,243 participants studied, just under a half had little experience of reading for pleasure or did not begin doing so until later in their childhood. The remaining half had spent between three and ten years reading for pleasure.
The team found a strong link between reading for pleasure at an early age and a positive performance in adolescence on cognitive tests that measured such factors as verbal learning, memory and speech development, and at-school academic achievement. These children also had better mental health, when assessed using a number of clinical scores and reports from parents and teachers, showing fewer signs of stress and depression, as well as improved attention and fewer behavioral problems such as aggression and rule-breaking.
Children who began reading for pleasure earlier also tended to spend less screen time—for example, watching TV or using their smartphone or tablet—during the week and at weekends in their adolescence, and also tended to sleep longer.
The best amount of reading for pleasure as a young child was around 12 hours per week. Beyond this, there appeared to be no additional benefits. Instead, there was a gradual decrease in cognition, which the researchers say may be because they are sedentary and spend little time on other activities that could be cognitively improving, including sports and social activities.
1. What did the research focus on?| A．The state of children’s reading ability. | B．The development of reading for pleasure. |
| C．Effects that early reading has on children. | D．Difficulties in listening, speaking and reading. |
| A．Improve their performance at school. | B．Better their mental pressure. |
| C．Better their observation ability. | D．Reduce their screen and sleeping time. |
| A．Sitting still for a long time. | B．Developing hobbies. |
| C．Taking physical exercise. | D．Participating in community activities. |
| A．Benefits of early reading for pleasure. |
| B．Ways for children to master a taught skill. |
| C．Important and enjoyable childhood activities. |
| D．Cognitive tests measuring academic achievement. |
2 . Soon there will be a Review Blitz! In a month, we are searching for reasonable reviews that reflect your sincere opinions. Just keep in mind that the deadline for your reviews is October 23, 2023.
Rules:
To enter, you must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account.
Submissions ought to be relevant to the topic.
Each review must be no more than 250 words.
There is no restriction on the number of pieces you can submit.
Guidelines:
Give a brief summary of the book. Avoid explaining the entire plot or telling your reader how the book ends.
Inform the reader what you like or dislike about the book.
Recommend the book to specific readers. Does the book lend itself well to older teens? Would science fiction enthusiasts show interest in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in light of other books they’ve read.
Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Don’t start sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.
Prizes:
All participants will be given a certificate.
First prize winners will respectively have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and obtain a free 6-month magazine subscription.
Second-place winners will each receive a free 3-month magazine subscription.
You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.
Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com. We hope reviewing books brings you joy.
1. Which of the following meets the requirement of Review Blitz?| A．A person can present no more than one piece of work. |
| B．Each piece of work can have a maximum of 250 words. |
| C．Reviews must be written by people under 20 years old. |
| D．Works must be uploaded by the end of October 2023. |
| A．The likes and dislikes of the book. |
| B．The recommendation to all readers. |
| C．Statements containing “In my opinion”. |
| D．A summary that demonstrates the whole plot. |
| A．Self-learners. | B．Teaching staff. |
| C．Professional trainers. | D．Bookish adolescents. |
1. 小说名称；
2. 内容梗概；
3. 小说对你的影响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 短文题目已为你写好，请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Favorite Novel
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1. What do most students write on the sides of each page?
| A．Questions. | B．Long notes. | C．New vocabulary. |
| A．Using as many colors as possible. |
| B．Reading a chapter with one pen in the hand. |
| C．Marking the information as much as possible. |
| A．By reviewing the marks. |
| B．By reviewing all the books. |
| C．By asking their teachers questions. |
1. What can be said about the man?
| A．He loves reading. |
| B．He has no time to read for fun. |
| C．He prefers movies to books. |
| A．Legal documents. |
| B．Thrillers. |
| C．Biographies. |
| A．A book on Mona Lisa. |
| B．A book on a rock band. |
| C．A book on a murder. |
| A．Next Monday. |
| B．Next Friday. |
| C．On the weekend. |
| A．Love stories. | B．Detective stories. | C．Science fiction. |
7 . A few weeks ago, I surfed the Internet and came across a book called The Debt to pleasure. At first sight, I
But before I could
One thing I should mention：I did end up loving The Debt to Pleasure, I loved it so much that I finally ordered a copy of my own. The library book does
| A．attempted | B．decided | C．arranged | D．ceased |
| A．sympathy | B．judgment | C．adaptation | D．recognition |
| A．click | B．spot | C．untie | D．strike |
| A．defended | B．insisted | C．confirmed | D．conveyed |
| A．accessible | B．affordable | C．available | D．dynamic |
| A．patience | B．relief | C．certainty | D．honesty |
| A．plain | B．vivid | C．unique | D．attractive |
| A．response | B．adventure | C．interaction | D．encounter |
| A．frequently | B．gradually | C．consequently | D．normally |
| A．due | B．extra | C．missing | D．out |
| A．submitted | B．donated | C．dropped | D．distributed |
| A．apply | B．exchange | C．cheer | D．head |
| A．belonged to | B．appealed to | C．turned to | D．depended on |
| A．paid | B．offer | C．save | D．prepare |
| A．material | B．temporary | C．complete | D．sustainable |
8 . How do you deal with hunger of your stomach？ Eat your favorite meal and keep quiet after that？
Once you read a book， you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you.
This is nothing but creativity.
So guys， do give food to your thoughts by reading， reading and more reading.
| A．Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading. |
| B．Also this makes a great contribution to your vocabulary. |
| C．Reading can help you make more friends as well. |
| D．Now what are you waiting for？ |
| E．Just like your stomach， your mind is also hungry. |
| F．Why not do some reading while you are hungry？ |
| G．The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. |
Walk into any bookstore, and you can hardly avoid “bumping into” Charles Dickens. Many of Dickens’ works still sell well today.
As someone who teaches Dickens, the question of why we still read him is often on my mind.
The question annoyed me for years, for years, and for years I told myself answers, but never with complete satisfaction. We read Dickens because he is not just a man of his own times, but also a man for our times. We read Dickens because we can learn from experiences of his characters almost as easily as we can learn from our own experiences.
Dickens shines a light on who we are during the best of times and worst of times.
| A．Then a hand shot up. |
| B．I know that wasn’t really the reason. |
| C．And they are placed on outstanding shelves. |
| D．That question was never more troubling. |
| E．That’s why we still need to read him today. |
| F．I already know who it is I’ll meet in those novels. |
| G．These are all wonderful reasons to read Dickens. |
