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Is your teen bored after school? Perhaps it’s time to consider signing up for an activity. Here are some for young teenagers to participate in after school.
MUSIC AND ARTS
For your child, growing into a young adult may be all about changes. They may start to feel awkward while expressing new tastes and styles.
Luckily, music and arts offer great outlets to help channel their energy and frustrations in a creative method. Not to mention, they both strengthen creative thinking and math skills which can help build on all their subjects.
SPORTS
Participating in sports is much more than just losing weight. For most teens, there are plenty of sports-based activities for boys and girls after school. With sports programs, there are plenty of chances for teens to work together while building strength and leadership skills in co-operation.
If your teenager’s school doesn’t offer school clubs, you can always try the local parks and recreation department activities.
TUTOR OR OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL JOBS
What’s better than learning in school? Helping other students learn. If your kid has a good command of certain school subjects, it may be a great choice for them to help tutor younger students in their off time, getting some income.
If tutoring is not your child’s strong suit, consider helping them apply for an after-school job. These jobs help teens learn real world skills and they look great on college applications.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer work is constantly on the rise with plenty of chances for your teen to get involved. Working on volunteer projects will not only give your child a positive sense of accomplishment but also provide beneficial experiences for your kid’s college application to help the approval process.
From packing food at the local food storage to walking animals at a local animal center, there are always chances, no matter what your child's interests are. Check with your local town hall for more chances for your teen to participate in.
1. What is special about “music and arts”?
A. They make teens start to feel awkward.
B. They have nothing to do with creativity.
C. They require participants to be energetic
D. They improve teens' math performance.
2. Sports can benefit teenagers in ________.
A. gaining more confidence
B. strengthening tutoring skills
C. working together better
D. becoming a bossy leader
3. What do the last two activities have in common?
A. They involve helping younger students.
B. They give teens a sense of achievement.
C. They help teens earn some pocket money.
D. They help teens with their college admission.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些青少年放学后可以参加的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“MUSIC AND ARTS”部分第二段最后一句“Not to mention, they both strengthen creative thinking and math skills which can help build on all their subjects.”(更不用说，他们都加强创造性思维和数学技能，可以帮助建立他们所有的科目。)可知，“music and arts”可以提高青少年的数学成绩。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“SPORTS”部分第一段第三句“With sports programs, there are plenty of chances for teens to work together while building strength and leadership skills in co-operation.”(在体育项目中，青少年有很多机会一起工作，同时在合作中培养力量和领导能力。)可知，体育运动有利于青少年更好地合作。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“TUTOR OR OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL JOBS”部分第二段最后一句“These jobs help teens learn real world skills and they look great on college applications.”(这些工作帮助青少年学习现实世界中的技能，而且帮助他们在大学申请中看起来很棒。)和“VOLUNTEER WORK”部分第一段第二句“Working on volunteer projects will not only give your child a positive sense of accomplishment but also provide beneficial experiences for your kid’s college application to help the approval process.”(参与志愿者项目不仅能给孩子带来积极的成就感，还能为孩子的大学申请提供有益的经验，帮助他们通过审批。)可知，最后两个活动的相同之处是他们帮助青少年进入大学。故选D。
