As young students gain independence, they can take on science and engineering projects that require more special knowledge. The followings are the best educational toys for middle school students.
Terraforming Mars
The goal of the Terraforming Mars board game is to make the Red Planet fit of human habitation. Players, representing a person sent to the planet to warm it create oceans and build up the oxygen levels, compete for victory points awarded for building cities or introducing animals. The goals are based on real science—for example, players must found greenhouse gas production to warm the planet.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $69.99
DIY Cell Phone Equipment
Are you kids begging you for the latest for the latest iPhone? Tell them to build up their own.DIY Cell Phone Equipment will teach young teens about the technology behind their beloved mobile equipment. Kids can turn this Phone equipment into a real working phone.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $58.99
OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot
Kids can experience 14 different robotic models with this solar robot. The robot can move on land and water, and there are two skill levels, which means more experienced builders will still be challenged. The robot is powered by the sun, so you don't have to buy batteries（电池）.
Recommended ages: 12 to 15
Price: $24.99
Compound Microscope
Compound Microscope is great for home or classroom explorations. It helps kids get an eyeful of solid samples, such as insects, coins and plants. The microscope also comes with a microtome, dyes, test tubes, a handbook and cleaning tools.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
Price: $89.95
1.These toys may be the best birthday gifts to be sent to .
A. teenagers B. pupils C. children younger than 12 D. babies
2.Compound Microscope will provide buyers the following things except .
A. test tubes B. a battery C. cleaning tools D. a handbook
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Mars has been suitable for humans to live on.
B. OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot is the most expensive toy.
C. DIY Cell Phone Equipment is the latest iPhone at present.
D. You needn't equip OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot with a battery.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How did the speaker know about the cruise holiday?
A. He heard about it from his friend.
B. He saw it in an advertisement.
C. Ms. Lawrence told him about it.
2.What does the speaker plan to do during the cruise holiday?
A. Go to Spain. B. Visit every port. C. Go shopping.
3.What does the speaker care most about the cruise holiday?
A. The departure time. B. The cost. C. The activity.
4.How many people will go on the cruise holiday according to the speaker?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 3.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A. In the woman’s house. B. In the street. C. In a restaurant.
2.What is the problem of the woman’s neighborhood?
A. Teenagers draw pictures on the buildings.
B. People around aren’t friendly.
C. The police aren’t on duty at night.
3.What does the woman think inconvenient?
A. Parking. B. Eating. C. Shopping.
4.What do we know about the man’s neighborhood?
A. It’s quiet at night. B. It’s near a school. C. It’s dirty.
What does the man mean?
A. He hasn’t traveled around the world yet.
B. He went mountain climbing last year.
C. He doesn’t want to go at all.
（题文）Who is the presentation intended for?
A. New clients. B. The director of the board. C. The president.
What is the woman doing recently?
A. Skipping breakfast. B. Losing weight. C. Learning how to cook.
