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Last October, the City Youth Festival invited international students to perform Chinese shadow plays. Lukas, exchange student from Germany, decided to take up the challenge.

During the first rehearsal (排练), Lukas (hand) a thin sheet and asked to cut out the image of Monkey King. Nervous but excited, he pressed too hard—the knife slipped and the monkey's head fell off. For the very (one) time, Lukas felt embarrassed—laughter echoed around the room, and his face turned red. Instead of making excuses, he stayed after school, practicing the basic cuts again and again.

On the final night, Lukas and his Chinese teammates presented "Monkey King". the shadow fighters jumped across the screen, the audience burst loud applause. Lukas (eventual) realized that his regret had become his (proud) moment.

Since that day, he (fall) in love with Chinese folk art. He often jokes, "I'm so busy (keep) these old traditions alive that I don't have time to feel homesick!" A short film about his story was later shown at the school, and many (freshman) volunteered to learn shadow play. His experience reminds us that cultural exchange starts with the courage to step into the unknown.

There are several important reasons why family volunteering is so valuable.In today's fast-paced world, family members often spend most of their time on separate activities——parents are busy with work while children focus on schoolwork and mobile phones. Volunteering together creates opportunities for more communication.When family members work side by side to achieve a common goal, they build a better understanding of each other.

Through various volunteer activities, children not only learn practical skills but also develop important qualities. For instance, when helping to organize a community book fair, children learn planning and communication skills.

Family volunteering creates a positive cycle that benefits both the family and the community.This special experience will grow into a family tradition that everyone values.

A. In this way, families grow closer and communities become kinder.

B. The benefits for children's development are also noteworthy.

C. The most important one is that it brings family members closer together.

D. Some people argue that families should spend weekends resting at home.

E. It provides a shared purpose that connects all family members.

F. This shows a change from self-focused activities to community engagement (参与).

A recent study followed two groups of adults over several weeks. One group had limited (有限的) sleep on weekdays but could sleep freely on weekends. The other group got enough sleep every night. The results showed that while sleeping more on weekends helped a little, the group with a regular sleep schedule still performed better on attention and memory tests. More importantly, the "catch-up" group showed worse ability to digest (消化) food, which could harm health over time.

The problem lies in our circadian rhythm (昼夜节律), which needs regularity. When we completely change our sleep schedule on weekends, it's like giving our body clock jet lag (飞行时差). By doing so, people will find it harder to fall asleep on Sunday night and often get more tired on Monday morning, also known as the "Monday blues."

So, what should we do? Sleep experts say that it's okay to sleep a bit longer on weekends, but avoid extreme changes. Try not to vary your wake-up time by more than two hours from your weekday schedule. A short nap during the day can also help refresh your mind without affecting nighttime sleep.

In conclusion, weekend sleep can provide some short-term relief (轻松), but it is not a true solution for ongoing sleep loss. The healthiest habit is to keep a regular and enough sleep schedule throughout the week.

Shaped like a one-metre tuna(金枪鱼), the "fish" is driven by a quiet solar tail. One Sea-Broom can collect 15 kg of litter in five hours, about the weight of a schoolbag. During a three-week project, ten machines removed 35 tonnes of rubbish. In addition to cleaning up trash, the robot records temperature every minute.

Why does it look like a tuna? Engineers copied the streamlined(流线型) body to cut water resistance (阻力) by 30%, saving battery power and increasing speed to 1.4m/s. The stable shape also allows it to work better in windy weather. What's more, a special paint is used to stop weeds from growing, which can keep the outside clean and reduce work.

Li Mei, a high-school student, led a team and designed the phone app."I want the sea we see every day to stay blue," said the 15-year-old girl. When the basket is 90% full, the robot returns to shore automatically (自动地). The city will put 100 more Sea-Brooms into use by 2026 and invite students from Hong Kong to join the design team. Officials (官员) believe that keeping a clean bay will benefit generations to come.

At school, Mae loved both science and art. One day, when her teacher showed the class pictures of planets, Mae noticed they were all gray. "Space isn't just gray," she argued. She took out her paintbox and splashed (溅泼) reds, purples, and golds across her paper. Her classmates laughed, but her teacher hung the painting on the wall. "Color can change how we see the universe," she said.

Years later, Mae studied chemical engineering and learned how to build rockets. Still, every night, she painted bright gas clouds on large canvases (画布). One evening, a NASA recruiter (招聘人员) saw her paintings in a small gallery. He was surprised that a scientist could see space in color and invited her to apply for astronaut training.

In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to travel around the Earth. From the shuttle (航天飞机) window, she saw the Milky Way across the darkness—exactly the colors she had painted as a child. Back on Earth, reporters asked, "Were you scared?" Mae smiled. "I was too busy painting the stars with my eyes."

When I stood up, my mind suddenly went blank. I3 forgot all the lines I had practiced a hundred times. The words came out in the wrong order, and even some jokes that usually brought loud4 sounded cold. I turned5 as whispers ran through the crowd. Sure enough, we lost the match.

For days, I stayed in my room, feeling embarrassed and ashamed. I even6 the invitation to attend the graduation party. One evening, Mr. Chen, our coach, came and sat beside me."Success and7 often traveled together," he said."What really8 is that you never give up." His words hit me greatly. I began to work harder, focusing on one goal: to prove that I can9 one single mistake. One year later, our team entered the final again. This time, however, I spoke clearly and confidently. Not until loud applause rang out in the hall did I finally10 that my regret had become the fuel for my personal growth.

提示：1.早睡早起，不要熬夜，加强锻炼；2.吃有益健康的食品，不要吃垃圾食品；

3.及时复习课堂上学过的东西；4.对自己有信心，疲劳时可听音乐放松一下。

Stamp collecting is now  popular hobby for young people to remember their travels. Lovers of this hobby stick stamps ,(usual) with pictures and names of the places, on postcards or in travel notebooks.

According to a report, the hobby of stamp collecting (be) popular since 2023 on many travel platforms (平台).

Kuang Zhaoxin, a 25-year-old designer, enjoys (collect) stamps. For her, this is a great way

 (record) her trips and gives her "a sense of ceremony ( 仪式感)". Once during a two-day trip to Beijing, she collected over 80 stamps! She happened to collect some (wonder) stamps of the old things from the museums.

Zhang Boren, a 12-year-old boy from Beijing, said collecting stamps greatly helps him learn about the .(cultural) and history of a place. He bought many special stamps he went to the US. The words on the stamps are written in the way people wrote in the 18th century. "It's very amazing to see them," he said. Zhang also exchanges stamps with his friends. This encourages (they) to visit more places.

In the time of social media, tourists are excited to share their collecting ideas others online. This makes offline check-ins (线下打卡) and online communication useful ways of cultural and tourist promotion (推广).

A. You can make a shopping list first. Then you may go to different supermarkets to compare prices before making a decision.

B. You should understand your mum. A model car is not necessary. Parents know more about the value of money as they work hard to support the family.

C. Write down your daily pocket money spending in a notebook. This may help you avoid unnecessary expenses.

D. You can learn numbers first. For example, yon can count coins and banknotes with your parents.

E. You can have a yard sale to get money for your shoes. There must be things you no longer need, like old toys or magazines.

F. I agree with your father. You can keep part of your lucky money in a bank instead of spending it all. This can help you save money for the future.

How many fish are there in the sea? We always seem to think that there are an endless number of them. Is this true?

 . Humans began overfishing the world's oceans in the 19th century.

Today, there are enough fishing ships in the world to catch four times the Earth's fish supply (供应). In other words, we are taking away too many fish from the world's oceans. The fish stock (储备) can't grow back fast enough. So, the numbers of many species of fish are dropping greatly.  .

To save these fish species, many countries have started to take action. Alongside some rivers and lakes, you will see "No Fishing"signs.

 .  Besides, different areas have closed fishing periods at different times. When the fish in a certain area start to lay eggs, the closed season for that area begins. .  This is also an important way to stop overfishing. That's why there is the fishing closed season in China.

 .   And fish are very important to the health of the sea. Let's work together to protect our friends in the water!

A. All life depends on the sea.

B. Will we run out of fish one day?

C. Some species will soon disappear.

D. People can't catch fish until the young fish grow up.

E. The fish in these areas are probably under protection.

F. People can protect different kinds of fish.

It is said that doing physical exercise (体育锻炼) can make our brain work better, but I wanted to know if that was true. Maybe it could be the answer to getting good grades at school.

To find out about it, we decided to do a memory test. We asked eight of our friends to join the test. First, we chose 25 different items from around the house and covered them with a towel. Next, were moved  the towel and gave them one minute to look at the items.

When the minute was up, we covered the items again and asked them to write down as many items as they could remember. Then we divided our friends into two groups. One group sat down and played simple chess games. We called it TEAM SIT. The other group went out for a few miles. We named it TEAM MOVE. At the same time, we added new items to the test. After 10 minutes, both teams took a second test with the new items.

We graded all the tests, giving one point for each correct answer. Then we checked how each team's score changed. TEAM SIT's average (平均) score went down by 2 points. The other team's average score went up by 4 points. The difference wasn't too big. But the team that exercised had better  memory test scores.

So next time, I might go out and take a long run before I study for a test!

Chris Harris was a skillful writer for magazines and television. A few years ago he began writing children's books. 

Harris's first collection of children's poems, I'm Just No Good at Running was a New York Times best seller. He wrote it shorty after he became a parent. Harris said "When I had kids of my own, I wanted to create something for them. As I wrote found it was a great way to share laughter with my kids and show them what a person can do with words and lees with a little imagination."

Harris's new book My Head Has a Bellyache is a collection of humorous (幽默的) poems about life. It came out in July 2023. Harris got the idea for it as he watched his children grow into teenagers and remembered his own life at that age. His poem Were Not Who We Used to Be Going to Be! is about the pressure which some kids face about having to decide on their future. Harris said "It's great to have dreams and follow them but it's also OK to change your mind."

Harris said he enjoys using humour in his writing because it can help young readers who might face challenges of growing up open mind. Humor can make it easier for readers to accept your ideas" said Harris.

The engine of the lange ship broke down, so the ship lost its power. The owner of the ship was very worried. He sent for one expert after another, but none of them knew how to fix the engine. Then an old man was brought in, who had been fixing ships since he was young.

The old man carried a large bag of tools. When he arrived, he immediately went to work. He examined the engine very carefully, from top to bottom. The owner of the ship stood there, watching the old man's every movement. He hoped the old man would know what to do.

After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer(锤子). He tapped (轻敲) something gently.  Immediately, the engine started working. He then carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!

A week later, the owner of the ship received a bill from the old man for S10,000. "What?" the owner shouted unbelievably. "He hardly did anything!" So he wrote the old man a note saying, "Please send us an itemized (逐条记录的) bill."

The man sent a bill that read: Tapping with a hammer—$2; Knowing where to tap—$9,998.

Effort is important, but knowing where to put the effort in your life is more important.

In a small village, there once lived a monkey and an elephant. They were good friends and they did everything together.

One day, they had a(n) 1 The monkey said he always did most of the work, while the elephant thought he worked harder than the monkey. Neither of them2 the other. They went to the lion, who was so3 that he could help them.

After knowing about what happened, the lion pointed to a tall tree across the river and said, "Bring me the fruit from that tree, and I'll give you the4 .

It was not easy, but they still5 to try. When they got to the river, the monkey stopped because the river was too deep for him to cross. The elephant, couldn't reach the fruit either because the tree was too6 .

So the elephant asked the monkey for help. Then the monkey jumped onto his back and they crossed the river

 7 When they reached the tree, the monkey climbed the tree and8 the fruit.

When they returned, the lion asked,"Who got the fruit for me?"

Both the monkey and the elephant said nothing. They knew they couldn't get it alone .The lion went on saying, "Each of you has your9 But sometimes you can't finish a task alone. You need to work together with others. You shouldn't10  too much about who does more."

Most teenagers receive pocket money from their parents. They often spend this money on snacks, games, or save up for something special. But should they manage their pocket money? Let's see some different ideas.

Then would you like to manage your own money? In fact, managing pocket money can be hard at first. But it will be a valuable skill if you master it. It will help you grow up to be smart with money.

Have you ever heard of "conscious(清醒的) spending"? According to Ramit Sethi, conscious spending is all about spending as much as possible on the things you love and cutting costs as much as possible on the things you don't need. It's about knowing what you really want and then spending your money on the things you love.

The term "conscious spending" suggests that people often experience unconscious spending nowadays. It's almost like unconscious eating. We're just going without a plan, and we're not really paying much attention, especially when using credit cards to pay.

The most important way to deal with unconscious spending is to ask yourself some questions. Where has my money been going? What do I love spending money on and why? How much do I need for the things I must have? How much do I want to save and why? How much do I want to set aside for unimportant buys?

Answering these questions can help you feel excited and clear about your money, know what you care less about, and live according to what's important to you. "Then, it's a lot easier to cut down your spending in areas that you don't need so much," Klontz said.

Your answers to these questions agree with what Sethi calls your "rich life"—the life that is special to you and not influenced by what anyone else thinks you should do. When you've already thought about what you really want, you will no longer have to feel anxious or doubtful about how you spend your money.