Make Your Own Money
It's holiday time, while it's the great time to make some money. Some US teenagers use their imagination and skills to get more money.
New York tennis player Antonio Rivera, 15, serves as a hitter or practice partner for players who want to improve their skills. "You might think, 'why would a parent want to hire (雇佣) me when there are more professional tennis teachers'?" Rivera said. "But as a teen, I can offer my lessons for less money and give a more personal experience."
Many teens turn their extracurricular (课外的) activities into money-making businesses. "If you're good at something—sports, arts, math, science, English, computer software or languages, you can trade that for money," Rivera said.
Harlan Feet, 17, of New York, is a good example. He makes money by getting rid of (消除) computer viruses (病毒) and maintaining (维护) social media accounts on sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. He also takes photos of products and posts them online for people who sell goods through online stores.
"Today's kids have grown up with skills that many adults don't like to spend time learning," said Feet, laughing. "That just means money for me." For example, he's found a way to make money by helping families scan (扫描) old photos and save digital versions (数字版本) of the pictures.
If you have artistic skills, there's a market for you, too. Texan Shyla Boehm, 17, makes and sells handmade things such as small bags and greeting cards. Boehm has set up a shop online and offers her skills online.
1.How does Rivera make money?
A.By being a tennis teacher. B.By posting photos online.
C.By selling handmade items. D.By cleaning people's computers.
2.From the story, we know Feet is good at ________.
A.sports B.science C.computers D.languages
3.What is the story about?
A.What US teenagers usually do on vacation. B.How US teenagers make money on holidays.
C.How US teenagers make plans for their future. D.Why US teenagers should make their own money.
Staying Fit While Indoors
During this special time, it's a good idea to do some indoor exercises. Exercising has many benefits. Here are some great ideas to get you started!
Run in place. Start by kicking your feet behind you as you run. Then, bring your knees up as high as possible when you feel like you've warmed up. Start by running in place for five minutes. Then, try to run in place for ten minutes.
Do push-ups to build up your upper body. Begin by getting into a plank position (平板式). Then, bend (弯曲) your elbows and lower yourself toward the floor but do not touch the floor. Start by doing a set of 10, and work your way up to three or four sets.
Work on mountain climbers. Start by getting into a standard push-up position. Then, bring your left knee to your chest, keeping your arms in place. Replace your left leg and bring your right knee to your chest. Continue to turn legs. Repeat this three times for 30 seconds each set.
Try jumping jacks. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your side. Then, jump and stretch your arms and feet. Start by doing three sets of 10. Increase the amount (数量) of jumping jacks you do when you feel ready.
1.Which is the right way to start running in place?
A.By getting into a plank position. B.By kicking your feet behind you.
C.By standing with your feet together. D.By getting into a standard push-up position.
2.Which exercise mainly builds up your upper body?
A.Push-ups. B.Jumping jacks. C.Run in place. D.Mountain climbers.
3.According to the text, how many jumping jacks should you start doing?
A.Two sets of 10. B.Two sets of 20. C.Three sets of 10. D.Three sets of 20.
Afel was only a very small boy when he first saw snow in a picture book. It had lots of ______ of children playing in big white fields. He asked, "Mum, what are those white fields?" His mother laughed, "That's snow, and they are making a snowman!" She tried to ______ what snow was. Afel didn't really understand because there was no real snow where he lived. But he showed great interest.
One day when he was 12, Afel was watching a programme on TV with his uncle. It was full of snow, and there were people flying across the snow. They looked like fantastic birds. They had hats covering all their heads and big goggles over their eyes. And on their feet, they had ______ shoes.
"What are those?" he asked his uncle ______. "Skis," replied his uncle. "And those people are called skiers." At that moment, he decided to be a ______. "What is the programme?" he asked. "The Winter Olympics," said his uncle. "It's like the normal Olympics and they have it every four years."
Afel found out that the next Winter Olympics would be in Beijing, in 2022. "Perfect," he thought. "Enough time for me to become an excellent skier."
"But there's no snow here!" People told him. "Where are you going to ski?" "How will you go to the Olympics?" People asked him. "Our country doesn't even have a skiing team." But Afel didn't ______.
He made himself a pair of skis from two pieces of wood. He tied them to his feet and practiced with two sticks in his hands. He practised again and again until he could move quite quickly across the sand. He tried to fly down the hills like the people on TV, but he couldn't.
"Never mind," he thought. "It's a ______…"
So every night, Afel practises skiing down sand hills. He ______ that he will bring home a medal one day.
1.A.videos B.pictures C.clothes D.tools
2.A.draw B.circle C.prepare D.explain
3.A.strange B.strong C.valuable D.comfortable
4.A.politely B.hopefully C.excitedly D.nervously
5.A.coach B.winner C.writer D.skier
6.A.refuse B.learn C.care D.complain
7.A.way B.start C.chance D.suggestion
8.A.dreams B.predicts C.proves D.realizes
—Could you tell me ________?
—Sorry, I'm not sure.
A.when will we go to school B.when did we go to school
C.when we will go to school D.when we went to school
— Tom, what did you do yesterday?
— We ________ classes in Studio Classroom.
A.have B.had C.is having D.was having
Sixteen Cabin Hospitals (方舱医院) ________ in Wuhan in February, 2020.
A.build B.built C.are built D.were built
