【推荐1】When should you worry about your teens? Many parents feel alarmed about how much their teen has changed, practically overnight, from their sweet, innocent child to a moody, rough teenager.     1     That’s what they have to experience based on their stage in development.

It can be hard to tell what to worry about, but first, know what is normal. Adaptation, for example, can be challenging for everyone. Starting high school and graduating are natural points for stress.     2     What we expect is this anxiety will fade relatively quickly, in a few weeks or so. Kids are learning to adapt and getting in their own experience for their future life. However, anxiety that lasts can be a red flag.

Anxiety doesn’t always look like what you’d expect.     3     It can also be physical like stomachaches, headaches or tense muscles. If this sounds like a teen you live with, there are ways to help get them back on track to success and managing anxiety well. You can talk to them, sending them a message that they don’t have to go through this alone and encourage self-care through sleep routines, showering, exercise or even eating.

    4     The constant surfing on the internet is hard on anxiety and affects sleep. Think about ways to get your child to turn off’ before bed like reading or a quiet hobby, focusing on helping them go to sleep and wake up at a consistent time.

Finally, know that treatment is very effective for practical anxiety management.     5    

A．In fact, this is typically normal.

B．It never hurts to consult a professional.

C．These changes may bring on some anxiety.

D．Try to find out how it affects a teen’s functioning.

E．You may feel painful watching your child struggle.

F．Managing devices and social media is another challenge.

G．It can be a lot of worrying and questioning about things which are safe.

【推荐2】It happens every night — bedtime. But what if you’re not sleepy? Should you still go to bed and just lie there with your eyes wide open?     1     But don’t worry. Here are some steps you can take to help you fall asleep.

One thing that can help is talking to a parent about what you’re thinking about at bedtime. For example, if you’re nervous about taking a test, or upset about being teased at school, it can really help to tell somebody.     2    

    3     If there’s anything about your room that makes you feel uneasy or anxious at night, like a picture that looks strange in the dark, or a leaking bathroom tap, ask your parent to move or fix it. Make sure electronics are kept away from your bed as their lights and noise can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

If you’re often nervous around bedtime, doing certain things to calm yourself may help you fall asleep. Taking a warm bath, or listening to a bedtime story at least 30 minutes before bed may help you relax. It also helps to follow a bedtime routine and go to sleep at the same time every night.     4    

In order to find the right solution for you, it’s important that you understand what exactly is keeping you up at night.     5     Your body will thank you for the effort.

A．Take the time to think about the problem carefully.

B．But what works for others may not necessarily work for you.

C．Sleeping in a comfortable bed in a quiet and cool room is ideal.

D．In this way, your body will get the message that it’s almost time to sleep.

E．Calming music played at a low volume can help the stress flow out of your body.

F．It’s a problem that has been around as long as there have been people trying to sleep.

G．Knowing that somebody has heard you can help ease your mind so that you can rest.

【推荐3】Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity(长寿)? Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.

The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic (神经质的) than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times.

Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.

Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.

Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother’s personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we’re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.

Personality isn’t destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn’t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health.

1. The aim of the study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is ________.

A．to see whether people’s personality affects their life span

B．to find out if one’s lifestyle has any effect on their health

C．to investigate the role of exercise in living a long life

D．to examine all the factors contributing to longevity

2. What does the author imply about outgoing and sympathetic people?

A．They have a good understanding of evolution.

B．They are better at negotiating an agreement.

C．They generally appear more resourceful.

D．They are more likely to get over hardship.

3. What finding of the study might prove somewhat out of our expectation?

A．Easy-going people can also live a relatively long life.

B．Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.

C．Such personality characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.

D．Readiness to accept new ideas helps one enjoy longevity.

4. What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?

A．Children’s personality characteristics are invariably determined by their mothers.

B．People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die sooner.

C．Mothers’ influence on children may last longer than fathers.

D．Mothers’ negative personality characteristics may affect their children’s life spans.

【推荐1】While visiting the North pole in winter may not be at the top of your bucket list，the ever-changing ICEHOTEL，which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year，may change your mind.200 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish village of Jukkasjārvi，the hotel，which is carved entirely from ice，is rebuilt annually.

The 35 rooms，built to accommodate visitors on all kinds of budgets，vary from expensive suites to basic rooms that are furnished with just an icy bed and a reindeer skin.Among the highlights this year is the“Spruce Woods”suite.Sculpted by Christopher Pascoe and Jennie O’Keefe of Canada，it describes a camping scene complete with a classic microbus，a forest，and even an artificial campfire.

There is also the artfully-carved“Living Ocean”suite to remind visitors of the importance of saving our oceans.The room is full of carved sea life that includes coral and a shark“swimming”right over the ice bed.“The suite is inspired by global warming and the overfishing that affects our oceans.”says artist Jonathan Paul Green.“I also think the idea of using frozen water from a river in northern Sweden to create an ocean with shells，fish，and corals is exciting.”

The nearby“Haven”suite is a“magical gate of ice”guarded by two large animals.“We are inspired by the meeting between people and want to create an experience that invites curiosity and creativity，”says artist Jonas Johansson.“It feels like a dream to get to work with ice that allows our love for light，shine，and reflection to wander freely from thought to creation.”

Regardless of whether visitors select the carved suites or the basic ice rooms，the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling －5℃!That is why guests are advised to snuggle(蜷缩)up inside sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night.Not surprisingly，most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional and warmer hotels nearby.

1. What does the underlined phrase“bucket list”mean in the text?

A．A shopping list of buckets.	B．A list of travelling destinations.
C．A list of expensive hotels.	D．A list of exciting ideas.

2. What can we know about the ice hotel?

A．It is rebuilt every year.	B．Its rooms are expensive.
C．It organizes camping activities.	D．It lies in a coastal city.

3. Where does the inspiration of“Living Ocean”suite come from?

A．Art and literature.

B．Ocean life and voyage.

C．Climate changes and human influence.

D．The meeting of people.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．An Adventure to the North Pole

B．An Experience Close to Nature

C．A Taste of Cold:A Night in a Village

D．A Winter Destination:Sweden’s Ice Hotel

【推荐2】Planning a trip abroad with your family or friends this summer vacation?     1     .

1. If you want to make your trip safe and easy, plan ahead. Take the necessities with you.     2     , the more quickly you can move. Besides, planning ahead will save your time and make sure you don’t miss best things.

2.     3     . No one wants bad things to happen but you’ll feel better when you’re ready for them if they do. When you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target, especially your valuables. Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your wallet.

Try putting smaller notes in several different pockets. Also, take copies of your travel documents with you and leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel.

3. Nothing ruins a trip faster than the unexpected crisis. Don’t forget to buy the travel insurance     4     , so it is necessary to buy the insurance. But you need to be careful about the items in the contract(合同), so that you know what you are and are not covered for when you book travel insurance.

4. While enjoying the moment in the bar, be cautious and keep an eye on your drink at all times. Besides, being on holidays doesn’t mean you have the right to do what you want.     5     . Keep these tips in mind and make the most of your time. Have fun with family and friends and explore and enjoy your time away.

A．Expect the unexpected

B．The less you have to carry around

C．Don’t leave your hotel alone

D．Here are a few travel tips about travel abroad do’s and don’ts to keep you safe

E．Take more in any case

F．It will insure yourself against unexpected accidents

G．Be respectful and don’t do anything illegal