Is modern life moving too fast? Do you feel as if you are running hard, but staying in the same place? Well, you are not alone. According to a recent study, 78% of the young people say the “sped-up” pace（节奏）of modern life is making them feel really tired.
Rapid changes in technology and society are the main causes of the problem.1.With everyone connected by smartphones, young people can easily learn about the newest, the latest and the coolest things happening around them. No one wants to miss a hot topic. And with all the videos, games and the messages they get from smartphones, they feel uncomfortable when it’s quiet— so boring!
Is there a way to help stop the “sped-up” life? Yes, there is.2.Staying away from your phone for a few hours each day, we will put you back in control of your life. Even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were worried about the influences of the technologies they had created.3.
As human beings, we are not supposed to be stimulated（刺激）all the time. It can even be harmful to both our physical and mental health.4. These things can help you lead a peaceful life. It’s a little bit hard at first, and you have to make a great effort, but it’s you who can take control of your time and life, isn’t it?
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A.Turn off your smart phone.
B.However, the smart phone plays an important role in your life.
C.So, slow down to visit a park, read a book and take up a hobby.
D.And the continuous bombardment（轰炸）of information can be another cause.
E.They didn't allow their own kids to use the smart phone and the Internet for too long.
Yang Yang, a 14-year-old girl from Changsha, Hunan Province, has moved many people by being honest and considerate（有教养的）.
It was a day in April when Yang was getting ready to have lunch. But then she dropped a plate full of food by accident. She stood still and was upset. The manager was nice. She comforted Yang, saying, “It doesn’t matter. I’ll give you another meal for free.”
Everyone thought that it would end like that. But when Yang left after eating, the waiter found 75 yuan in cash and a note on the table. The note said, “I’m sorry that the money might not be enough to make up for your loss, but that’s all I have. Thank you for your kindness.” The manager was touched after reading the note. The money was probably a week’s worth of pocket money for the girl.
The manager shared this on social media and called for a search for this young girl. Many newspapers joined the search. Finally, Yang was found after her teacher heard the story. However, Yang thought it was not a big deal. “I have accepted other people’s help and should make up for their kindness.” she said.
People’s Daily commented（评论）on the story, saying that it showed the good in people. The manager cared about Yang’s situation, while Yang was considerate and responsible.
1.Where did the event take place?
A.In a restaurant. B.In a theater. C.At school. D.In a hospital.
2.The underlined phrase “make up” in Paragraph 3 means _________.
A.化妆 B.编造 C.构成 D.补偿
3.It was________that found Yang was the heroine of the event?
A.a reporter B.a policeman C.Yang’s teacher D.Yang’s parents
4.What can we learn from the girl?
A.Be polite to others. B.Offer help to others.
C.Save your pocket money. D.Show consideration for others.
Doing exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But the novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）has kept millions of people from taking part in outdoor activities since late January. As a result, indoor activities have become an important way for people to keep healthy, especially during a special time like this.
These days, the sports community, medical experts and public health officials have all been actively suggesting indoor exercise to help people fight against the novel coronavirus. And ba duan jin, an easy-to-learn qigong exercise, is among the most popular exercises. After doing the exercise, people may feel like they are wearing a dress made of silk fabric, so it’s also called Eight Pieces of Brocade（锦缎）.
Created nearly a thousand years ago, ba duan jin has been practiced for centuries in China. Nowadays, it is almost as popular as Tai chi, especially among the old. The exercise doesn’t require much space or time. As long as people master special breathing and concentration（专注） skills, ba duan jin can help them keep both the body and mind healthy with eight well-designed movements.
This kind of qigong focuses on（聚焦于）the breathing. Through deep and slow breathing skills, it will allow the muscles to relax and empty the mind of all thoughts. The brain will get a chance to rest, and more oxygen will reach.
Ba duan jin is reported to be helpful to many health problems. What’s more, it can be learnt without a teacher. Although it may be practised by following a few pictures and instructions, success really depends on concentration, relaxation and daily practice.
1.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?
A.To give an example. B.To show an opinion.
C.To lead into the topic. D.To make a comparison.
2.It’s ________ for people to learn to practice ba duan jin.
A.easy B.tiring C.difficult D.excited
3.Who may show more interest in practicing ba duan jin?
A.The young. B.The rich. C.The poor. D.The old.
4.Which question does the 4th paragraph mainly answer?
A.When was ba duan jin created?
B.How should people practice ba duan jin?
C.How can ba duan jin keep people healthy?
D.How long has ba duan jin been practised in China?
Teenager Summer Programs and Prizes!
The Newton Public Library's Summer Reading Program has been a longtime favorite for local children. You are invited to check out any three books on July 16th to earn a free ticket to the movie of your choice at the Capital Theatre. In addition, there are also some other events for you to join, you can choose any one you like in your convenience.
Events for Teenagers
Musical Acting: A music act, The High Crest, will be performed from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd. The concert will be held outdoors on the library lawn（草坪）and it is for a family-friendly. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are encouraged!
Craft Making: Make earth-friendly crafts from recycled materials from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10th. With guidance from a talented teacher, you will make new creations from everyday objects. Start to recycle today, and bring objects to share with the group.
Stone Designing: Paint your own garden stones with your own imagination! At 6 p.m. on Monday, August 8th, Lisa Frasier will teach tips and skills for creating unique design on stones. All materials are provided, and registration is required.
Any questions? Contact（联系）Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.
1.To get a free ticket to a movie, you should________.
A.make your own craft B.check out any three books
C.design your stone D.join the family concert
2.________will answer the phone if you contact Public Services.
A.Newton B.An attendee C.Lisa Frasier D.Becca Klein
3.We can read the passage probably from the ________ section of a newspaper.
A.fashion B.sports C.advertisement D.business
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Most of us don’t think about food until we start feeling hungry, but eating is important in life. To talk about food and eating is to talk about one of the most common subjects we know. Eating is just like breathing or sleeping every day.1.
However, what, where, when, how, and with whom we eat say a great deal about who we are. Do you use chopsticks? Do you hold the knife backward? Do you chew with your mouth open?
2. They are messages even when we are not trying to say anything. Food and the ways we eat it, like clothes and the way we wear them, tell who and what we are.
3. We usually have strong feelings about our childhood foods. Foods we learn to like in our early years probably have a special meaning for us forever because they are connected to people and things we love. Mom’s cheese or the way Dad cuts the bread crusts just right bringing up feelings of love and comfort.
People use food and eating to mark the seasons and the important moments in life (such as growing up and getting married).4.Sometimes people even explain why they eat certain things on certain days. Americans do that sort of explaining at Thanksgiving. They eat Turkey, com, and Indian pudding because their ancestors ate them at the first Thanksgiving. Those foods mean something to Americans.
As you can see, food and eating mark people’s shared experiences, but they can also mark the differences.5.
A.In that sense, we truly are what we eat.
B.It’s so ordinary that it doesn’t receive much notice.
C.People will eat different foods for different holidays.
D.Your health will be decided by what you eat.
E.We learn our eating habits very early in life.
F.The food we eat helps us grow in different ways.
G.All these eating habits say something about you.
