【推荐3】Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.

France

Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports

Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.

Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.

Italy

British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.

Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.

Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.

Spain

A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.

Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.

Croatia

British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants   ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.

Plane: Returns from £ 35.

1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?

A．They can arrive before July 10.	B．It is cheaper than taking a plane.
C．They have to get to France first.	D．It is free to get food and groceries.

2. What will cause a visitor to be fined in Spain?

A．To travel the country freely.	B．Not to wear a mask in hotels.
C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away.	D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival.

3. In which country is registration needed before arrival?

A．France.

B．Italy.

C．Spain.

D．Croatia.

【推荐1】Creative Arts Workshop employs over 55 professional artists part-time to teach classes and workshops to young people each year. Classes are kept small to ensure that individual attention can be given to everyone. Students learn in a supportive environment and are encouraged to fully explore their creativity and strive for excellence.

Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination — Explore pencil, charcoal, ink, tempera paint and watercolor. Learn about lines, shapes, form, brush handling and color mixing. Subjects include buds and blossoms, birds and springtime animals, still life, outdoor scenes, and portraits, plus ideas from your imagination.

Instructor: Eva Scopino.

Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar. 21—May 26     10 sessions: $160; members: $144

Hooray for Clay — Let’s get messy and create wondrous worlds out of clay! Pinch, pull, sculpt and glaze imaginal outer Space visitors, or even your favorite foods. All skill levels are welcome, open to new and returning students. Instruction focuses on creative hand-building.

Instructor: Violet Harlow.

Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 26—May 28     10 sessions: $170; members: $153

Fun with Metal — Make jewelry and mini-sculpture with copper sheet metal and wire to wear or hang. Stamp, fold, hammer, bend, cut, twist and even heat metal to create forms nature such as pea pods and leaves. Students will explore using basic hand tools, especially hammers, cutters, files, pliers and torches to create works in metal.

Instructor: Connie Pfeiffer.

Thursdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 27—May 29 (except May 15)     9 sessions: $158; members: $142

Teen Digittal Photography — This is an introductory class on digital photography for interested amateurs who want to improve their photographic skills, as well as serious artists excited to explore new photographic technology. We will cover camera basics, file formats and digital printing. Students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to crop, tone and improve their pictures just like professional photographers.

Instructor: Tung Hoang.

Mondays, 4: 15—6: 15 pm, Mar. 17—May 19     10 sessions: $220; members: $198

1. Which class is open to returning students?

A．Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination.

B．Fun with Metal.

C．Hooray for Clay.

D．Teen Digital Photography.

2. A member who attends Mar 27—May 29 sessions can save ________.

A．$14

B．$16

C．$17

D．$19

3. Hooray for Clay focuses on training learners’ ________.

A．hand-building skills	B．observation and imagination
C．using basic hand tools	D．making mini-sculptures

【推荐2】Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, "The British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are." This is definitely true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our cruel sense of humor to complain and be negative.

British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy（悲剧）. BBC's The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show's comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewer can see that everyone hates him.

Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual.

This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm（挖苦）quite upsetting. She didn't realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at them.

This approach—laughing at everything—may sound rather depressing（让人郁闷的）, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In World War II, along with a stiff upper lip（坚定沉着）, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do?

There is a saying in English: "Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone." If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it's best to just laugh it off!

1. How is British humor special?

A．It is often surprising and boring.

B．It is often about negative things.

C．It often laughs at happy people.

D．It often makes happy things depressing.

2. From paragraph 2-5 we can know that         .

A．British people will not laugh at their good friends

B．there is a great difference between comedy and tragedy

C．stupid people are often treated well in Shakespeare's plays

D．British humor used to give people courage in face of sufferings

3. How does the author advise people to react to British humor?

A．Keep silent.

B．Cry as you like.

C．Don't take it seriously.

D．Try to hold back your laughter.

【推荐1】If you’ve ever dreamed of building a rocket and sending it skyward, dream no more! Maybe just dream a little smaller. Scientific American Custom Media and our partners at Bayer are hosting the BUILD — YOUR — OWN ALKA ROCKET COMPETITION for backyard craft powered by water and effervescent tablets (泡腾片). The winner will become famous overnight and walk away with a $1,000 prize. So pick up some effervescent tablets and get busy building. History awaits you.

Entry: Going for the prize is easy. Build an Alka Rocket. Send it skyward with fuel made only of effervescent tablets and water. And record it all in a video, which you share over social media with the Alka Rocket Challenge. So we can keep track. Please also email the links to your social media posts to alkarocket@sciam. com.

Entry Period: From November 1st, 2020 until December 31st, 2020.

Rocket Requirements: Rockets must be less than one foot in height and six inches in width. They must use only effervescent tablets and water as fuel.For more on how to build a basic Alka Rocket, you can watch the handy video.

Judging Criteria; The judges will award the winner and two runners-up on the basis of creativity of rocket design, the launch and video submission.

Safety (super important!!!): Rockets can be dangerous—even ones powered by effervescent tablets. Any project considered remotely dangerous to humans or the environment will be immediately disqualified.

Notes: Competitors must be American citizens and aged 13 or older. And any competitor under the age of 18 needs to email us a signed parental permission form when he or his team sends us the links to social posts.

If you have questions, submit them to alkarocket@sciarn.com and we’ll do our best to get back to you. Enter and reach for the stars!

1. What is required for the competition?

A．Sharing the rocket launch video over social media.

B．Building Alka Rockets less than one meter high.

C．Launching Alka Rockets in front of the judges.

D．Emailing signed parental permission

2. What is the advantage of Alka Rockets over other rockets?

A．They are heavier.	B．They are riskier.
C．They are faster.	D．They are safer.

3. Who can enter the competition?

A．A 12-year-old American.	B．An American teenager.
C．An English engineer.	D．An English parent.

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Boston, MA

Stay at the Huntley Plaza in downtown Boston, walk the Freedom Trail, visit historic sites. You can even go to a Red Sox baseball game! Your children will have a ball! $179 per night.

Big Sky, MT

Spend a week at the Big Sky Dude Ranch where you’ll learn to ride horses, camp under the stars, and care for cattle. Now that sounds like fun! $89 per night.

Orlando, FL

Meet Mickey Mouse and play some golf! Spend your days at the theme parks and our nights at the show! Restaurants, beaches, fireworks — we’ve got it all! $185 per night

Lake Tahoe, CA

See the most beautiful lake in America! Climb mountains, enjoy fantastic scenery and wildlife, and go mountain biking. Try the exciting Alpine Slide. It’s an experience you’ll never forget! $199 per night.

New York, NY

See the Statue of Liberty. The Empire State Building, and Ellis Island! Watch a Broadway show and take a carriage (四轮马车) ride through Central Park! You’ll have the time of your life! $209 per night.

All special rates are per room, based on double occupancy (居住). Offers not valid during holiday period, July1-6 and September 3-8.

1. Which place offers historic sites to visit?

A．Boston	B．Orlando
C．Lake Tahoe	D．Big Sky

2. What can you do if you go to Big Sky, MT?

A．Play golf.	B．Ride horses.
C．See a baseball game.	D．Watch a Broadway show.

3. On which of these dates would the special rates be unavailable?

A．June 28-29.	B．July 4-5.
C．September 1-2.	D．August 9-10.

4. Which two places above focus on nature and outdoor activities?

A．Boston&Orlando	B．Orlando&Big Sky
C．Lake Tahoe&Big Sky	D．Lake Tahoe&New York

5. Where are you likely to read the passage？

A．A science journal	B．A travel diary
C．A travel advertisement	D．A health magazine

【推荐3】OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING－especially compared with everybody else’s (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value－because you are the boss.

1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET	Here is a toy that doesn’t need power－and the bike have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver.	$135
2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL	Sure, it’s cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months.	$19.95
3. ROBOSAPIEN	This small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function—which, sadly, does not include doing windows.	$99
4. MINI PEDAL CAR	Want a Mini Cooper but can’t fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they’ll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5	$189

1. Which toy is said to have the special design for children’s safety?

A．ROBOSAPIEN

B．MINI PEDAL CAR

C．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2. Which toys are fit for three-year-old kids?

A．1 and 3.

B．2 and 4.

C．I and 2.

D．3 and 4.

3. This passage is written for __________.

A．parents

B．children

C．the salesman

D．the boss

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B．Both are offered by the same university

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D．Both include an explanation of grammatical rules.

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【推荐2】A Student Profile

Name: Kristin Lacey

Hometown: Merced, California, USA

School & College: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS) at MIT

Major(专业): English literature

Class year: 2021

Favorite book: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Favorite class: British Literature with Professor Anna Henchman

Favorite place to study on campus : Athan’s in Washington Square or Cafenation in Brighton Center

Favorite restaurant in Boston: Sweet Cheeks

Extra-curricular activities: President of the Graduate Student Association; leading the Graduate Student Fiction (小说) Group; Volunteering at Gifford Homeless Cat Center in Brighton

Study experience: I studied for four years and earned my undergraduate degree in English in 2015 at California State University, Fresno. I was the first in my family to attend graduate school and college.

When I graduate, I hope to teach literature at a local college and help the other first-generation college students to get higher education. It’s important to give a helping hand to those who need it.

Advice to other first-generation college students:

I know that being first-generation graduate means always pushing against your background and stepping out of your comfort zone. And it is important to take as many lectures as possible and be open-minded to good advice from your teachers, while know the line between helpful and bad recommendations. Be outgoing with your friends and build your support network by asking for help when you need it and giving help in return.

1. When did Kristin Lacey graduate from senior high school?

A．In 2011.

B．In 2015.

C．In 2019.

D．In 2020.

2. Which extra-curricular organization is helpful to Kristin Lacey’s major?

A．The Gifford Homeless Cat Center.	B．The British Literature Club.
C．The Graduate Student Association.	D．The Graduate Student Fiction Group.

3. What does Kristin Lacey want to do after her graduation?

A．Teach literature at a local college.

B．Work at a homeless animal center.

C．Build a support network for those in need.

D．Study British literature at a graduate school.

【推荐3】Harry is eighteen now.He studies in a middle school.His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man.So they often tell him to study hard and they do all for him.They call him at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and in the afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready.Of course, he never washes his clothes or goes to buy something in the shops.

Once Harry's father was sent to London on business.He would stay there for half a year.When leaving, he told his wife to take good care of their son.

The woman had to get up earlier and did all what her husband did before.And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed.Now the young man got into trouble.He couldn't do any housework.He had to do as his mother told him.Even he didn’ t know where to get on the bus!

Yesterday Harry’s mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a new pair in the shop.But he didn’t know how to choose.The woman had a sigh（叹息）and gave him a shoe pattern（样品）and told him to buy a pair of shoes himself.It’s Saturday today and Harry doesn’t go to school.With a policeman’s help, he found a shop.The shopkeeper was friendly to him.The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose.When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off.The man was surprised and asked, “What’s the matter young man?” “I’m sorry, I’ve left the shoe pattern at home!”

1. _______always does some housework in the morning.

A．Harry’s father	B．Harry’s mother
C．Harry	D．Nobody

2. Harry’s parents do all instead of him because_______.

A．he’s too young	B．he has poor health
C．he’s busy with his studies	D．they hope he spends all time on studies

3. The woman had to look after her son by herself because________.

A．her husband wasn’t at home	B．she was stronger than her husband
C．she knew the young man well	D．she was freer than her husband

4. When the man was in London, ______.

A．Harry had to stay at home	B．Harry didn’t find the bus stop
C．Harry fell behind in his class	D．Harry wouldn’t go to school