【推荐1】Summer Programs for Teens

University of Maryland: TERP Young Scholars

This program is the perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to pursue academic interests, explore career opportunities, and discover college life at the University of Maryland.

During three weeks of intellectual exploration, teens can study with students who share similar interests, and communicate with some of the university’s best teachers. Upon successful completion, students can earn three college credits.

Carpe Diem: The University-bound Adventure

Carpe Diem supports both American and international students in applying to a university by providing private consultation. This 2-week experience also includes tours of famous East Const universities Students will also have the opportunity to build their resumes (简历) by working with writing experts.

Great Books Summer Program

This is a lively, warm and welcoming summer camp community of outstanding teens, who love literature and ideas In the past eleven years, it has gathered middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience heated discussions and enjoy summer camp fun with other literary-minded students. Participants can gain confidence in their ability to read a text closely and express their ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.

Zeal Travel

We offer our teens two week and three- week long trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia and Spain. All trips include 15-25 hours of community service activities.

Depending on your trip of choice, you’ll be helping Hawaiians protect their forest ecosystem, caring for dogs in Spain, working with Habitat for Humanity, and much more. Every trip also includes exciting outdoor activities like surfing, driving, ice-climbing, hiking and more. The possibilities are endless and there is a zeal trip for every interest.

1. Which program offers students the opportunity to develop academic interests?

A．Carpt Diem.	B．Zeal Travel.
C．University of Maryland.	D．Great Books Summer Program.

2. What can students do in Great Books Summer Program?

A．Learn how to write stories.

B．Attend a campus cultural event.

C．Make friends with famous writers.

D．Read and discuss the great works of literature.

3. What is special about Zeal Travel?

A．It includes a lot of thrilling outdoor activities.

B．It provides community service for students.

C．It offers students exciting free trips.

D．It will last 3 weeks.

【推荐2】When you think of a museum, I bet you don’t think of a place where children run around. But the Science Museum is different. It’s noisy!

You can get to the Science Museum by going on the London Underground from Waterloo on the Jubilee line to Westminster. Then take the Circle or the District line to South Kensington. When you walk out, take a look around you, and you should see it.

What to bring: at least two bottles of a drink for the kids and £10 to spend in the cafes. Entrance is free!

The most interesting and exciting part of coming here is to go to the kids’ area, the Launch Pad on the 3rd floor. At busy times, you may have to wait in line, but staff (工作人员) will provide science toys for you and the kids to play with. It is great fun in there. And if you love science, it should indulge (满足) you as you will learn about science in a fun way. There are also simulators (模拟装置) on the 3rd floor, so think of Floor 3 as a “fun floor”.

If you want to learn about the museum, then go to the ground floor. They have some things which will interest you.

Overall, it’s a fun experience for the kids and you may enjoy it too. It’s also free to get in!

1. How is the Science Museum different from other museums?

A．It’s big.

B．It’s free.

C．It’s busy.

D．It’s noisy.

2. You can_____________at the Launch Pad.

A．buy your favourite drink

B．get some science toys for free

C．learn about science in a fun way

D．learn the history of the Science Museum

3. What does the underlined word “Overall” mean in Chinese?

A．另外

B．总之

C．因此

D．相反

4. The passage is most probably_____________.

A．a report

B．a piece of news

C．a review

D．an advertisement

【推荐3】THE WEEK IN READING: THE BEST NEW BOOK RELEASES FOR APRIL, 2017

Void Star by Zachary Mason Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 400 pages Zachary Mason creates a world in which the line between human and computer is completely erased, yet he still manages to make the reader feel for all the characters—both man and machine—equally. Add that to a highly addictive plot and an exploration of memory’s impact on our identity, and you’ve got one of the most richly complex novels of the year.

An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back by Elisabeth Rosenthal Penguin Press, 416 pages It’s not uncommon to come across a complete takedown of the American healthcare system as it stands today. But what is uncommon is what Elisabeth Rosenthal has done in this must-read exploration of what we are (and aren’t) doing right: She has the answers we’ve all been searching for in a potential post-Obamacare world. An American Sickness is the frontline defense against a healthcare system that no longer has our well-being at heart.

A History of Violence: Living and Dying in Central America by Óscar Martínez Verso, 288 pages El Salvador and Honduras have had the highest homicide rates in the world over the past ten years, with Guatemala close behind. Every day more than 1,000 people—men, women, and children—flee these three countries for North America. Step outside yourself for a couple hours and immerse yourself in one of the most incredibly vivid, well-reported journeys through Central America that you will ever experience.

Sunshine State by Sarah Gerard Harper Perennial, 384 pages Sarah Gerard deftly takes the reader through the most essential issues of our time—homelessness, addiction, incarceration—via a coming-of-age lens in the state of Florida, where, as we all know, anything goes.

The Day I Died by Lori Rader-Day William Morrow Paperbacks, 432 pages An incredibly complex and smart novel, The Day I Died contains all the features of a small-town murder mystery but takes it one step further with a narrative about a woman’s unbreakable search for the answers to not just a crime but about her own identity.

1. If you want to know about social problems in the US, you will probably choose _______.

A．Void Star	B．A History of Violence
C．The Day I Died	D．Sunshine State

2. Which statement is NOT true according to these books?

A．Void Star is a science fiction with a highly addictive plot.

B．The American healthcare system is favored by all Americans.

C．A History of Violence perhaps involves violence problems.

D．The Day I Died is a novel not only about a murder mystery.

【推荐2】Eight steps to refocus your anxiety

Thinking of issues that seem unfixable can lead to an anxious paralysis, but there’s hope.

This is some of the advice I give to those in need of help.

Take a break from the news. Doomscrolling can be addictive and increase the tragic nature of events. In one study, researchers found that those who were immersed in the Boston Marathon bombing news for multiple hours a day in the week after the event experienced higher stress than individuals who were on the scene. I advise those who are feeling depressed by the headlines to read the news just once a day, turn off alerts on their phone and, if possible, check social media less often.

Take care of yourself. You have to be in good fighting shape to cope with the current problems. That means boosting your resilience (韧性) by taking care of your nervous system (sleep well, eat well, exercise wisely) and engaging in positive activities.

Focus on the present. Get in the habit of putting yourself in the here and now. Worrying about the future is not helpful.

Try a breathing exercise. Taking a few deep breaths — for instance, breathing in into the count of five and breathing out to the count of five — will help calm your sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight response) and lower your anxiety. At the very least, breathing gives you something to do when your feel your heart rate pounding quickly.

Think about your victories. Remind yourself of what’s working well in your own life — whether it’s your job, friendships, or the array of houseplants you cultivated during the pandemic.

Be your own therapist. Ask yourself, what do I specifically feel hopeless about and why? Being able to put into words what’s getting you down can help you feel less flooded by emotions and better able to process the information rationally (理性地).

Take action. Worrying doesn’t help one’s mental health, but taking action does. Look around your community. Maybe your local playground would benefit from a basketball court, or your church could sponsor a refugee family. When people engage in local issues, they have a renewed sense of optimism.

Join forces with a friend. Pick a cause. There are hundreds of nonprofits dedicated to addressing some of the most biggest challenges on the planet. Donate money to an inspiring organization or volunteer.

1. What’s the purpose of writing this passage?

A．To encourage people to help those in need.	B．To help people relieve anxiety.
C．To cheer readers up and boost optimism.	D．To urge people to take action.

2. What does the underlined part of the sentence mean?

A．“stopping moving and staying where you are”

B．“focusing on the present moment”

C．“placing yourself in a favorable environment”

D．“forgetting about the losses and gains”

3. Which of the following statements is in line with the author’s advice?

A．Think of the past victories.

B．Only check social media once a day.

C．Engage in local issues and make contributions.

D．Involve oneself in activities boosting nervous system.

【推荐3】Get A Bird’s-Eye View Of The World’s Most Attractive Feathered Animals With These Books

A World on the Wing

Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story.

Pan Macmillan, £35.

Around the World in 80 Birds

Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake

Laurence King Publishing, £38

Flamingo

Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico-and beyond-to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty.

teNeues, £28

Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds

Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁) This is their clever and amusing account.

Bradt Guides, £21.

1. Who illustrates the most expensive book?

A．Claudio Contreras Koob.	B．Ryuto Miyake.
C．Mike Unwin.	D．Weidensaul.

2. Which book best suits those who are interested in red-feathered birds?

A．Flamingo.	B．Around the World in 80 Birds.
C．A World on the Wing.	D．Galapagos Islands of Birds.

3. How is Galapagos Crusoes A Year Alone with the Birds different from three other books?

A．It gives a description of birds.	B．It was shortlisted for a prize.
C．It was written by a biologist.	D．It has updated the content.