Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.
1.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?
A.Children’s reading habits. B.Quality of children’s books.
C.Children’s after-class activities. D.Parent-child relationships.
2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?
A.In paragraph 2. B.In paragraph 3.
C.In paragraph 4. D.In paragraph 5.
3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?
A.E-books are of poor quality. B.It could be a waste of time.
C.It may harm children’s health. D.E-readers are expensive.
Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.
Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.
When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.
If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.
1.What does the author seem to like about cherries?
A.They contain protein. B.They are high in vitamin A.
C.They have a pleasant taste. D.They are rich in antioxidants.
2.Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?
A.To make them smell better. B.To keep their colour.
C.To speed up their ripening. D.To improve their nutrition.
3.What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?
A.A dessert. B.A drink.
C.A container. D.A machine.
4.From which is the text probably taken?
A.A biology textbook. B.A health magazine.
C.A research paper. D.A travel brochure.
Here are the most popular events in Los Angeles this year.
Earth Day L. A.
Phone number: (213) 972-8080
Earth Day L.A. offers Downtown L.A.’s citizens, workers and visitors ideas, a place to drop e-waste and solutions on how to do little harm to our planet in daily life. The annual event features performances, composting (制肥堆), and plant giveaways as well as electric vehicle exhibits, which are all free to the public (and to a select number of school groups).
Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair
Phone number: (323) 989-2278
Where Local Culture Meets Craft (手工艺)！Come and shop—over 200 handmade makers from fashion, home design, art and more all in one place at Jackalope Pasadena coming up April 25th & 26th. Enjoy a bite to eat from a local food truck or take part in a free yoga class offered throughout the weekend.
Explore Caltech
Phone number: (626) 395- 4652
You’re invited to Explore Caltech as the Institute brings science and engineering out the lab and into the community, sharing the excitement of discovery through family-friendly open-air laboratories, a series of 10- minute talks by Caltech researchers, and a keynote discussion.
Yallwest
Phone number: (310) 395-3204
There are over 100 authors and presenters including New York Times Best Sellers along with local and widely- acknowledged young adult and middle grade writers, plus famous TV, film, video game, and comic creators. A day of book signings, food trucks and rock’ n’ roll.
1.What do we know about the event Earth Day L.A.?
A.It charges less than the other events.
B.It offers people the performing techniques.
C.It contributes to participants’ going green.
D.It leads participants to prefer an electric vehicle.
2.Where can people buy handmade products?
A.Yallwest. B.Earth Day L. A.
C.Explore Caltech. D.Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair.
3.What will visitors call if they’re interested in science?
A.(213) 972-8080 B.(323) 989-2278
C.(626) 395- 4652 D.(310) 395-3204
假如你是育才中学的学生会主席李华。上周美国亚特兰大ELCA高中（Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy）学生会到你校开展友好访问，向你校图书馆捐赠了一批图书，请你给ELCA高中的学生会主席Peter写一封信，要点如下：
1. 感谢捐赠图书；
2. 希望今后更多地开展两校之间的交流活动；
3. 通过EMS寄去由同学们亲手编织的中国结(Chinese knot)。
注意：1．词数100左右，信的格式已为你写好。
2．可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．参考词汇：中国结（Chinese knot）
Dear Peter,
I’m Li Hua, President of the Student Union of Yucai High School._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
One day, I was cooking in the kitchen when the telephone rings. I went to answer it immediately. She was my close friend, Lisa. When we were talking on phone, the fire alarm sounded. I ran back to the kitchen only to find the room full of smoke and the beef bad burnt. I quickly turned off the gas, opening all the windows, but then went out of the house. In my surprise, two fire engine were outside my house. I was quite worry. I told the firemen that it was my careless cooking that it caused the heavy smoke.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Herbal(草本的) Medicine
Genuine Chinese people have found thousands of plants and herbs associated with the 1.（treat）of diseases, so herbal medicine is really 2.large system. Doctors would analyze their nature or property such as “cold and hot” or “yin and yang”, use all sorts of raw 3.（material）, and mix them to cure disease. Thus it is also different from the western medicine.
About the classification, in the Compendium（纲）of Material Medical by Li Shizhen in the Tang Dynasty （618-907）, there are 1892 types 4.（record）. Today we can 5.（brief）divide them into roots, rhizome(根茎), leaf, flower, seeds, grass, vines（藤蔓）, and so on.
Of course these raw（生的） herbs cannot be eaten when put before you; they need your own hand to prepare. 6. patients take is decoction（煎汁）of the herbs.
The quality is concerned 7. the decocting jar, quantity of water, and the frequency of decoction. Doctors suggest that water amount 8.（control）according to the nature of absorbing. Because the herbs bought from the chemist’s are usually dry, most of 9. need to be immersed into the water for 1-3 hours before decocting. The effect after 2 or 3 times’ decoction is 10.（good） than once. The mount patients will take is about 200-300 mi for children and 400-600 ml for adults.
