【推荐1】Sending children outside to play during the winter is one of the best things you can do for them.     1     It also gives parents a brief relief from the chaos.

    2     Children between 12 months and 6 years of age should spend 60 and 90 minutes outdoors each day, children older than that should get an hour too, and babies should be taken out several times a day and exposed to the fresh outdoor air.

Successful winter play is closely tied to the way children are dressed. Unless outfitted properly, they will have a miserable time and ask to come back in within minutes of heading out.     3    

Staying dry is crucial, so even if it’s not that cold out, put rain pants on a child to keep their legs dry and break the wind. Use boots that are high and waterproof. Choose heavy socks and a hat that are made of wool, as these take moisture away from a warm active body most effectively. Mittens(连指手套) are much warmer than gloves, and having a scarf or neck warmer makes a difference, too.     4     Make sure they have a good range of movement that allows them to play and keep active outside.

If you think it’s a lot of work getting them ready to go out, just wait till they come back in.     5     Everything has to be dry before the next outing. So don’t skip this step or you’ll have angry, cold children in a few hours’ time and a whole lot of regret on your part.

A．That’s when it gets really busy!

B．It gives them a space to consume energy.

C．Cotton does not do this and will leave feet feeling wet and cold.

D．Don’t overdress a child, though, because then they will get too sweaty.

E．National guidelines recommend lengths of outdoor exercise for children.

F．Don’t hesitate to cut the playtime short if your child is unhappy or cold outside.

G．It’s best to ensure they’re comfortable so they’ll stay out for a decent length of time.

【推荐2】Hello. I'm Jan from Mrs. Lake's class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Highway Program. This program brings people together to pick up litter along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt（收养） a highway.
Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean.
The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people, especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up.
We will need helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean，please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lake's room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of people's unkind acts. Then we'll try to pick an area to adopt and clean.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!
1. What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about?

A．Giving names to the highways.

B．Drawing pictures of highways.

C．Picking up litter along the roads.

D．Putting up signs near the roads.

2. What is the purpose of this speech?

A．To encourage students to join the program.

B．To introduce the traffic system.

C．To show drivers how to drive safely.

D．To tell a story about adopting a highway.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Don’t miss the meeting

B．Volunteers on Roads

C．Ways to Protect the Environment

D．Adopt-a-Highway

【推荐3】Young people can have problems with their minds.    1     Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.

Liu Wei is a junior 2 student from Hefei.    2     He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.

Another student, 14-year-old Yang Fang, is from Guangzhou.    3     She got very worried in one exam, and when she looked at the exam paper, she couldn’t think of anything to write.

A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18 % of Shanghai teenagers have mental problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who had problems won’t go for advice or help.    4     Others don’t want to talk about their secrets.        

Liang Yuezhu, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers:

•    5    
• Take part in group activities and play sports.
• Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.

A．She was afraid of exams.

B．Talk to your parents or teachers often.

C．He believes the worst thing is to do nothing.

D．Give some advice to students who have problems.

E．Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor.

F．Some students become worried because they have to study very hard.

G．He could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons.

【推荐1】Theater is a big part of what makes New York shine. This city is full of talent that even the youngest can appreciate, and at the best Broadway shows, everyone in your crew will be interested.

The Lion King (Ages 8 and up.)

There’s a reason Simba’s story continues to draw in crowds year after year: It’s an amazing production with amazing sets and a moving score. Seeing The Lion King live is something like a ceremony for New York kids. Unconvinced? Ask the 100 million+ audience members worldwide who’ve seen the performance.

Six (Ages 10 and up.)

On a concert stage, backed by an all-female band, the six wives of Tudor Dynasty Henry Ⅷ air their complaints in the form of modern pop. The queens sing their heads off, and the audience loses its mind. Some of the stories are pretty dark, but the girl-power dance moves will make older kids excited.

Wicked (Ages 8 and up.)

Based on novelist Gregory Maguire’s 1995 adult variation on L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked shows what happened before the events in the children’s book. The musical addresses complex themes, such as standards of beauty and morality. While children five and up are permitted in the theater, little ones might be afraid of the flying monkeys.

Come from Away (Ages 10 and up.)

One of the more unlikely musicals on Broadway is an excellent choice for the family: Come from Away is the tense but humane story of an airport in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes and more than 6,000 passengers were forced to land on September 11, 2001. It raises big topics, but in such a way that invites thoughtful discussion.

1. Which musical combines royal history with modern art form?

A．The Lion King.

B．Wicked.

C．Six.

D．Come from Away.

2. What can you learn about Come from Away?

A．It features female dancers and singers.	B．It leaves much room for deep thinking.
C．It includes standards of beauty and morality.	D．It stresses harmony between human and nature.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Musical talents.	B．Foreign visitors.
C．Parents and their children.	D．Teachers and their students.