In the United States, sixteen, eighteen, and twenty-one are important ages in a person’s life. There are no special celebrations for these birthdays, but each is a time when a person can do new things to mark their transition(转变) into adulthood.
After turning sixteen a person can work, get a driver’s license and leave home. Many high school students learn to drive and get part-time jobs soon after celebrating their sixteenth birthday.
At the age of eighteen a person in the United States can vote and smoke, but they are prohibited from going into nightclubs, buying wine or gambling(赌博) until they are twenty-one.
In many Latin(拉丁的) cultures, a young woman’s fifteenth birthday is important. At this age, she is regarded as an adult. To mark this special day, families with teenage daughters have a celebration called a Quinceanera. The day begins with the young woman and her family going to church. Later, there is a party and many guests are invited.
In Japan, young people became adults at twenty. At this age, they can legally(合法地) vote, drink wine and smoke. The second Monday in January is a national holiday called “Coming of Age Day”. On this day, twenty-year-old celebrates by first going to church to pray with their families. Later, they listen to speeches given by city and school leaders. Afterward, they may celebrate with family or friends late into the night.
In some countries, birthday celebrations continue through adulthood. Some people celebrate their fortieth and fiftieth birthdays, or their retirement(退休) year, with a huge party.
【小题1】 In the United States, age sixteen marks the time when you can ___________.

A.vote and driveB.drive and get a jobC.drink wine and smokeD.go into nightclubs
【小题2】Which of the following is not the turning point in a person life in the USA?
A.The 15th birthday.B.The 16th birthday.C.The 18th birthday.D.The 21st birthday.
【小题3】What is the meaning of the word “prohibit”?
A.允许B.禁止C.终止D.停止

School Activities for Kids and Teens

January is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for January, think about these ideas happening in this month.

Secret of the Dragon

Time: Mon., Jan. 1, 10:30 am

Cost: Adult: $7.40

Child (under 15): half

Tel.: 3403 2578

Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children ride a dragon to explore the ocean.            The Search for Life

Time: Thurs., Jan. 4, 2:00 pm

Cost: Adult: $14.50

Child (under 15): $8.70

Tel.: 3403 7689

Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.

Magic Class

Time: Fri., Jan. 12, 10:00 am

Cost: Free

Tel.: 3403 8470 to book your seat beforehand

Add.: Centenary Community

Hub, 171 Dandenong Road

Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.         Science with Me

Making Your Own Guitar

Time: Sat., Jul. 20, 3:00 pm

Cost: Free

Tel.: 3403 1226 to book your

seat beforehand

Add.: 10, Egginton Close

Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.

1.If you want to make a guitar, you can call ________.

A. 3403 8470        B. 3403 1226                    C. 3403 7689      D. 3403 2578

2.John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. They will pay ________.

A. $7.40            B. $11.10                    C. $14.80                   D. $23.20

3.Rita plans to join Magic Class. She may learn about _______.

A. real magic         B. making coins       C. magic stories             D. holding parties

4.Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _______.

A. Magic Class                                                        B. Science with Me

C. Secret of the Dragon                                           D. The Search for Life

 

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