Ⅴ. 阅读理解
I remember lying on the grass and counting stars with my parents when I was a child. My life was full of fun then. However, children today are busy with schoolwork or they are glued to their screens. In fact, there are many cool new hobbies for them to see the outside world. Let’s take a look!
Geocaching is a popular treasure - searching game. The “treasure” is usually a box with a notebook and gifts. You can find the box in a park or other outdoor places. Just open the Geocaching app, choose a “treasure” near you, and then the app will offer a puzzle (谜) to help you find it.
Birdwatching is also a great activity. You just need binoculars and a guidebook. Then you can be a birdwatcher and head into nature to watch wild birds alone or in a team. As you watch them with your guidebook, you’ll get to know their names, looks and habits. Remember to move slowly, stay quiet, and protect the birds’ space for the best experience.
These hobbies are so special that they benefit you in different ways. When you search for “treasures” through geocaching, you’re not just walking around—you’re solving real - world problems with GPS and discovering hidden places. Birdwatching provides you with a chance to learn about different birds and their homes, and help with scientific research. As well as helping you see nature differently, the two hobbies make you learn new skills and grow as a person!
Why not stay away from screens and give one of these unusual hobbies a try? They might become your new favourite source of happiness.
1. How did the writer spend his past life as a child?
A. Getting busy with schoolwork.
B. Staying with grandparents.
C. Using too much time on screens.
D. Enjoying outdoor activities.
2. What can we learn about the hobbies in paragraphs 2 & 3?
A. Geocaching is an activity inside houses.
B. Guidebooks are helpful in birdwatching.
C. Geocaching is an activity to protect nature.
D. Teamwork is quite important in birdwatching.
3. Which of the following can be put into “
get closer to nature
” in the chart?

Benefits of geocaching
> solve problems with GPS
> discover hidden places
> learn new skills
> grow as a person
Benefits of birdwatching
> learn more about birds
> help with scientific research
A. get closer to nature
B. develop good friendships
C. improve health conditions
D.
help with school subjects
4. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Keeping a new hobby is hard work.
B. Children need to have different hobbies.
C. Some unusual hobbies are fun and meaningful.
D. Geocaching is more exciting than birdwatching.