Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons. First, reading books is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby, too. You can really become lost in a book.

Next, you can read a book almost anywhere: in a car, in a waiting room, on a plane, in bed — even in a bath. All you need is a book. Reading is a convenient(方便的) hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.

    Another good reason for reading books is that it is useful. If you keep reading as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and will become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will find that your schoolwork becomes much easier.

    Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You have to be able to read on the Internet. And the better you read, the better your computer skills will be. Reading is hardly (几乎没有)out of date!

    Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too. They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about.

Reading books is a wonderful hobby, one of the best. What other hobbies could be more useful or more enjoyable?

A. Wisdom Club(俱乐部) 

    Do you like ping pong? It's a great game to train your body and eyes.

Time:15:00～16:30

B. Airman Club

    Do you like basketball? Come to us! We have many games.

    Time: 15:00~17:00

C. Sunny Club

    Do you like to relax and make more friends? Let's play volleyball!

    Time: 12:30~14:00

D. Jack Wilson Club

   Join(参加）us soon! We have a good baseball player, Jack Wilson. Let him help you!

    Time: 16:00~17:00

E Power Club

    Tennis! That's an interesting game. Welcome to our club!

    Time: 12:00~14:00

    The four seasons in Beijing are different. It is dry, windy and sandy in spring and hot and rainy in summer. Autumn is the best season in a year when the sky is blue; the air is fresh, mild(温和的) and humid(潮湿的). However, winter is cold and dry with a little snow. The average temperature throughout a year is 11.7℃. The average temperatures of the hottest month July and the coldest month January change from 27℃ to -4.6℃. (A)Spring and autumn are better seasons for tourists to visit Beijing when it is sunny and warm.

    If you come to Beijing In spring, you could wear a thin sweater, a pair of pants, and a coat. (B)       In summer the temperature could reach as high as 30℃. (C)       Autumn is the most beautiful season, but after October the weather changes, so it is better to bring some heavy clothes with you.(D)       In winter, you need a heavy woolen sweater, and a long wind coat or a down jacket. Generally there will be two or three heavy snowfalls each winter, so it is always wise for you to have anti-skidding shoes with you when you come. Lastly, don't wear light-colour clothes in winter.

Say you're sitting around with some friends playing video games and someone mentions a game that happens to be one of your favorites. "Oh, that game's easy. So not worth the time. "one of your friends says. The others agree. Although you enjoy the game quite a lot, not wanting to argue with them. you go along with the crowd. 

You have just experienced what is commonly referred to as peer pressure, also called peer influence. You will adopt a certain type of behavior, dress or a attitude in order to be accepted as part of a group of your "ears". As a teen, you are likely to have experienced the feet of peer pressure in a number of different areas. 

We are all influenced by our peers at any age. For teens, as school and other activities take you away from home, you may spend more time with your friends than with your family. As you become more independent, your peers naturally play a greater role in your life. 

According to Dr. Casey from Cornel University, teens are very quick and accurate in making decisions on their own and in situations where they have time to think. However, when they make decisions in the heat of the moment or in social situations, their decisions are often influenced by factors like peers,in a recent study, teen volunteers played a video driving game, either alone or with friends watching. The researchers discovered that the number of risks teens took more than doubled when their friends were watching, compared with when they played alone. This shows that teens may find it more difficult to control risky behavior when their friends are around, or in situations where they are extremely angry. 

Just as people can influence us to make unwise choices, they can also influence us to make good ones. A teen might join in a volunteer project because his or her friends are doing it, or get good grades because his or her friends think getting good grades is important. In fact, friends often encourage each other to study, or try out for sports. 

While we are always influenced by those around us, the decision to act or not is up to us. So when it comes to decision making, the choice is up to you. 

Let's face it—money isn't always easy to come by, especially when you haven't got a job and your parents don't give you an allowance（补助）. And at the weekends, you might want to shop, eat at a restaurant or see a film. That all adds up! But no money doesn't mean no fun! Here's a list of some of our favourite ideas for "free time"!

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Go out to libraries, and look at the noticeboards there. You might see a sign for a free concert in the park or a poem reading. Your library or community centre might offer free activities, such as language lessons or film nights. Bring your friends and try something new!

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No money for a film night? No problem! Nature puts on an even better show. Find a quiet space outdoors, spread a blanket（毯子）on the ground and look up at the night sky. Use apps to help you find stars and constellations（星座）. Add music to make it more enjoyable.

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If you haven't got money to go to a film, just make one! Write a script（剧本）.（This is more fun if several friends join in. ） Find old clothes and household items to use as costumes（服装） and props（道具）. （Ask your mom and dad first, of course.） Practise, and then film it with a phone or tablet（平板）. When the film's ready, host a viewing party!

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Get a group of friends together and volunteer. You'll feel great and you'll have a great time doing it. Look for opportunities in your community. Pick up litter, clean up an animal house or visit a home for the old people. Helping out can make others happy, and what's more fun than that?