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A

Art Activities for Teens

Art & Design Lab for Teens

Friday, 3 p.m.——5 p.m.

Start your weekend off with some art and inspiration（灵感）! Each Friday we offer new gallery adventures, different materials, and techniques to feed your creativity. Stay the whole time or stop by to connect with artists and other creative teens.

For ages 13——18, no registration (登记)required.

Fee: Free.

Five-Day Course

Monday, July 17——Friday, July 21

This year's Teenage Art School explores how artists react to a place, combining text and pictures to create statements about life. Artist-producer Sarah Yates will guide your exploration of working with paint.

This free course is for 14-to 17-year-olds. Whether art is just a hobby or something you are studying, Teenage Art School will help you develop your skills as an artist. There is also a chance to win Bronze Arts Award.

China in the Making

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.——3 p.m.

What can art-making materials tell us about the natural world, global trade, social and cultural frameworks, and artists' ideas? This series of gallery conversations and studio experiences immerse（浸入)participants in hands-on exploration while exploring the history of a material once so highly valued in China that it was known as "white gold".

Materials provided; Pre-registration required.

Fee：$50（members：$30）.

Contemporary Gallery

July 26——August 2, 4:00 p.m.——5:30 p.m.

Join us as we close out our Teen Artist Academy with an exhibition and a dance performance. Artworks created by youth in our Teen Artist Academy, a 3-week summer camp where teens, ages 14-17, learned to plan public artworks will be on exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.

1. （1）  What's the purpose of "Five-Day Course"?

   A . To offer you some inspiration for painting. B . To develop your interest in painting. C . To make sure you get an award. D . To teach you some skills in art.
3. （2）  What is special about China in the Making?

   A . You have to pay for it. B . You can join in it without registration. C . You can take part in it at any time. D . You can learn about Chinese arts there.
5. （3）  Which event will exhibit artworks created by teenagers?

   A . Five-Day Course. B . Contemporary Gallery. C . China in the Making. D . Art & Design Lab for Teens.

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B

Most children have ever heard their parents yell "sit up straight!" or "don't hang your head !" when they eat dinner. Nowadays, it is also heard around another activity — video games. Ten-year-old Owaish admits it takes him three to four hours a day to play games on his tablet computer. In addition, he plays for about two hours on the smart phone every day. As a result, he started suffering a serious pain in the neck around June or July. What's worse the pain has spread to the hand and back gradually, which makes his mother Mehzabin become concerned.

The doctors note the number of young children with the chronic pain(慢性病) in their necks, arms and shoulders is on the increase sharp in recent years . They are not aging, they haven't had an accident, the blood reports are fine, their X-rays are fine, and their MRIs are fine. Facts have proved that the pain is from the poor posture(姿势) while they are playing video games on smart phones or other electronic devices. 19-year –old student Nida feels pain in the finger which holds the weight of her smart phone most of the day. Nida almost uses her smart phone 24/7, which means 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or all the time.

Health experts predict there will be not only physical（身体的）but mental(精神的) problems resulting from the overuse of electronic devices. They encourage people to often take breaks and exercise from using computers, smart phones or other devices. Stand up! Stretch(伸展) the legs, back, shoulders and arms in all the possible directions. That's the most effective way and maybe the key to solving the problem completely. After all, the medication doesn't help sometimes.

1. （1） What is Mehzabin worried about?

   A . Her son has no table manners. B . Her son's physical problems get worse. C . Her son doesn't work hard at school. D . Her son spends much money on games.
3. （2） What do we know about the chronic pain?

   A . Using a heavy smart phone will cause it. B . Adults don't have the problem. C . It is caused by the wrong body position D . Children with it often have other diseases.
5. （3） According to health experts, ____.

   A . best treatment for the chronic pain is exercising B . people must take medicine to cure the chronic pain C . people should stop using smart phones D . the chronic pain has nothing to do with one's mental health
7. （4） What may be the best title for the text?

   A . To Play Games Well Sit Up Straight B . Too Much Gaming Is A Pain In The Neck C . How To Avoid The Pain In The Neck D . How To Be More Fit By Playing Games

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C

Plastic surgery (整形手术) is not only popular in the US, but is also spreading across Asia. It is reported that South Korea is now the world's largest market for plastic surgery.

In order to change their looks, 20 percent of women aged between 19 and 49 in Seoul said they had gone under the knife. The growth of South Korea's pop music industry increases the popularity. Many patients visit clinics with photos of singers, asking doctors to copy their noses or eyes.

Joo Kwon, who founded one of the largest clinics in Seoul, recently opened a hotel to better serve customers. People will spend about $ 17,675 in a single visit. An increasing number of customers are non-Koreans, from China, Japan, the Middle East and even Africa. Leaders in South Korea say that this will help the Korean economy.

However, Mr. Kwon warned that young people should be careful when taking such operations. "I think South Korea doesn't understand the word ‘beauty', because everyone looks pretty much the same. It is also related to low self-confidence. I think the situation will somewhat become better in the future as the society becomes more different. But it will take quite a bit of time until we get there," he told reporters.

Last year, a booklet (小册子) was given out to Korean high school students by the government. There was a story that a local woman who was crazy about plastic surgery ended up with an ugly face.

1. （1）  What is the main cause of the increase in plastic surgery in South Korea?

   A . The increasing understanding of beauty. B . The increasing number of clinics. C . The rise of the pop music industry. D . The rise of the Korean economy.
3. （2） What is Mr. Kwon's attitude toward plastic surgery?

   A . He feels it is worth a try. B . He is strongly against it. C . He is not interested in it. D . He is objective about it.
5. （3）  We can learn from the last paragraph that ____.

   A . plastic surgery is supported by the government B . high school students are encouraged to have plastic surgery C . high school students in South Korea are fond of plastic surgery

   D plastic surgery is bad for people's health

7. （4）  What is the main idea of the text?

   A . How to have plastic surgery. B . Why women have plastic surgery. C . The famous singers in South Korea. D . Rapid growth of plastic surgery in South Korea.

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D

Online shopping is a type of remote transaction as it is a purchase agreement reached by two parties through the transmission of network information. The purchaser places an order and makes payment, and the seller is required to ship the merchandise within 24-48 hours. However, if the seller is out of stock, then the merchandise cannot be shipped on time, so the consumer faces the risk of having to wait for a long time. If there is a holiday, the merchandise tends to be delayed due to the logistics(物流) companies being busy. Moreover, your merchandise may be damaged during transportation or delivery process. Re-order or reshipment also takes time. Consumers are advised to avoid the peak of online shopping when purchasing fresh and urgently needed products. Close attention should also be paid to logistics information after payment.

Customers who shop online are required to register as a member on the corresponding shopping website. When registering, certain personal information is required. Some websites need your personal information such as your contacts and bank card account, otherwise you will not be able to complete the transaction. Some computer hackers may obtain your personal information through certain means, and illegally make use of the information to threaten your personal and property safety. At the same time, the development of the modern logistics industry may also let out your private information. When sending and receiving deliveries, you need to fill in the contact number of both parties to facilitate communication, which, however, may also compromise privacy.

Returning the products purchased online may be troublesome. The customer will get in touch with the seller to request a return when the quality or the description of the product received does not match the advertisement. The seller may refuse the return for various reasons. Even if the relevant authority steps in, there might be a lack of evidence and thus it may be concluded hastily. Since online shopping is a long-distance transaction, it is difficult to guarantee the after-sales service of some goods. Once the product breaks down in later use, it will be difficult to guarantee after-sales rights protection.

1. （1）  The reason why a consumer may wait for a long time might not include____.

   A . the selling party lack goods. B . the purchaser is busy. C . goods are not transported at the expected time. D . your goods may be broken when it is delivered.
3. （2）  If you want to buy fresh and necessary goods online, you should ____.

   A . go to a physical store in person. B . escape the rush hour. C . buy them during a holiday. D . pay little attention to logistics information.
5. （3）  When you shop online, which statement is true?

   A . Your personal information may be let out. B . Customers should register in person. C . You are threatened by the hackers. D . Logistics industry leaks your privacy.
7. （4）  What's the best title for this text?

   A . The long delivery risks B . Consumer rights protection risks C . Personal privacy leakage risks D . Online shopping risks

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In our day-to-day lives, we must interact with a wide variety of people. Some of them are easy to get along with, but others can be more challenging. It' s impossible to like everyone. With the right attitude and good social skills, you really can get along with just about everyone.

People with a genuinely positive attitude are seen as more attractive and charming by others. The more you can cultivate this outlook in your own life, the more people will like you.

Don't make promises you can't keep. It can be difficult to say no to people, especially when you want to get along with everyone and may whole-heartedly want to say yes to everything.This is part of communicating effectively.

Respect differences between people. Accepting the fact that people are different from you, and that doesn't make them wrong, is part of having a positive attitude. The difference may be in terms of behavior, culture, or opinion. These differences are not only okay.

Keep it short.And one of the best ways to get along with difficult people is not to spend any more time with them than necessary. You are less likely to have a conflict with them if you spend less time with them.

A. Develop a positive outlook.

B. They make life more interesting.

C. Find out before you judge them for yourself.

D. But there are ways to say no without being mean.

E. Some people are a lot harder to get along with than others.

F. Yet sometimes we have to get along with people whether we like them or not

G. When you have to interact with difficult people, do your best to keep it fact-based

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I was driving on the freeway when I saw the sign. It 1  drivers that chains would be required to cross the mountain. It took me quite sometime to get the chains on. When I got to a spot where it was no longer snowing, I took the chains off so I could drive at a(n) 2  speed.

Suddenly, I 3 another snowy, icy patch of road. My car spun out into a snowdrift. I thought of 4 some tree branches and placing them under my tires, but it was so cold outside that my hands weren't working 5 . I got inside the car and called American Automobile Association (AAA).

A Russian man came up to my window and said hello. Before I could say too much, he and his three sons were already 6  to push my car. I got out of my car and 7  them.

It was past midnight and they easily could have decided that AAA would 8 the situation after our initial 9 failed. Yet, they stayed with us for nearly 45 minutes as we kept trying 10 things to get the car out of the snow, insistent that they wouldn't leave until I was 11 .

At first, I was a little 12  about being stuck in the freezing weather at such a late hour, but their cheerful attitude changed the whole 13  of the situation and lifted my spirits.

After nearly 45 minutes of hard work when my car was finally free, they didn't even 14 around long enough for me to get their names. They just ran toward their truck, 15 a bit on the ice, and yelled back "Drive Slowly", like true smile heroes!

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You're walking in the street and a thought (occur) to you: "I should check my phone." Then your eyes remain glued to the screen, even when you walk across the street.

Most of us do this kind of distracted (注意力分散的) walking in our daily life,  has become a growing problem around the globe.  

In fact, walking is not as easy as we think. We must focus many things at the same time (walk) safely in a straight line. When we're busy (use) the phone, we will walk slower, make poor decisions, and won't notice what is going on around us. As a result, we may walk into walls, fall down stairs or (hit) by cars.

Why do we take  risk? Scientists say it might be a form of addictive (使人上瘾的)  (behave). People are, by nature, information-seeking creatures. When we check our phones  (regular), we are actually looking for more information to make our brains feel satisfied.  

Then how can we control our use of phones? Experts recommend exercises in self-control. They say reducing access to the phone can be  (help). After all, safety comes first.

 假定你是李华，你校留学生Jacky在学习中国古诗的过程中有困难，心情很沮丧，发来邮件向你求助。请给他回一封信，

内容如下：

1.表示安慰；

2.提出建议；

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右。

2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Dear Jacky,

Yours,

Li Hua

 阅读下面材料，根据根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150左右。

Lily loved school. However, there was one class Lily worried about more than any other—art. She didn't know why she just wasn't any good at drawing, painting, or cutting.

Ms. Clay, the art teacher, stood at the front of the room. "Class, next Friday our school is going to have an art competition," she announced. Ms. Clay was a great teacher, and Lily liked her a lot. But this announcement made Lily nervous. "Everyone in the school will create a piece of artwork to show in the library. You can use the different types of artwork we have been studying." Ms. Clay was quite excited when she spoke while Lily found herself sinking lower in her chair.

Lily had the whole weekend to work on her project, but she could not think of anything to do. On Monday, Lily felt frightened, so after school Lily asked Ms. Clay if she could write an art paper instead of doing an art project.

"I understand this project scared you, Lily," Ms. Clay said. "Just remember, you can create any kind of art you want." Ms. Clay smiled at her. "Art is a person's way of expressing his or her feelings—it isn't always painting, drawing, or cutting. I know you will think of something very creative, and I can't wait to see it."

When Lily arrived home, she took out a piece of paper and a pencil. She remembered Ms. Clay's words. "Art is a person's way of expressing his or her feelings." Lily wrote the word "terrified" on her paper. She crumpled (揉皱) the paper and threw it to the side of her desk.

Then Lily stared at the crumpled ball. Suddenly an idea struck her.

Paragraph 1：

Why not create something out of crumpled paper?

Paragraph 2：

On Friday, Lily carefully carried her project into the library.