【推荐1】If you’re feeling tired and stressed because you have too much going on, like lots of after­school activities, you will feel better when you give something up. Sometimes lots of activities—even if they’re all fun—can make you feel stressed by keeping you busy all the time. On the other hand, if problems at home are troubling you, in fact some after­school activities may help you relax and feel better.

There are also relaxing exercises that you can use to keep stress away. The easiest one is to breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Do this two to four times.

You can do breathing exercises anytime. You can even do breathing exercises in class if you’re nervous before a test.

The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. That means making good decisions about how to spend your time. If you’re always busy with schoolwork and have no time to play, you can get stressed. Make sure you keep yourself in mind: sleep, exercise, leisure (something fun), and food.

If you take care of yourself and get enough sleep and food, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll probably be less stressed out!

1. What may help if you have problems at home according to the passage?

A．Doing a part­time job.	B．Doing some houseworks.
C．Doing some after­school activities.	D．Watching TV.

2. In order to keep stress away, you should ____.

A．do exercise anytime	B．make good decisions about how to spend time
C．get much food to eat	D．do breathing exercises in class

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Doing exercise can’t help you keep stress away.

B．Get enough sleep and you will never be stressed out.

C．Being unhealthy makes you tired and stressed.

D．Too many activities can make you feel stressed.

4. The underlined word “exhale” in Paragraph 2 means “________”.

A．breathe in

B．breathe out

C．get on

D．get off

【推荐2】Bad days at work can slow you down and make you feel overwhelmed.     1    This shall pass. Here’s a guide to cheer you up when your day at the office just didn’t go as planned.

Go for a walk around your neighborhood. Fresh air can do wonders.You’ve worked so hard! You deserve a break. This can also be helpful during a bad day before the workday is even done.     2    

Talk to your family or friends.     3    And if you’re not ready to talk about how you’re feeling just yet and just want their company, that’s totally okay, too.

Make a to-do list for tomorrow. What’s bothering you today might just be what will happen tomorrow.     4     For instance, if you have a presentation to work on, start your list by writing an outline, then making any slides or visual aids, and finally, writing any notes you may need. If you can make a plan, set goals, and organize your day ahead of time, the work may not feel terrifying.

    5     This is often an essential part of self-care that’s overlooked.But there’s more to life than work. Try to remind yourself of activities that make you feel at peace, like taking photos, doing your skincare routine, or listening to music. Then spend at least an hour after work doing only that.

A．Do the things that you are good at.

B．Spend time doing something you enjoy.

C．Having a good friend is important for you.

D．Stepping outside for just 15 minutes can help you refresh yourself.

E．Sometimes it feels good to talk to someone who just wants to listen.

F．But it doesn’t mean every day that comes after will be exactly the same.

G．Organize your tasks into small parts, instead of complex, long-term projects.

【推荐3】Reading is a fundamental skill that is essential for success in many areas of life, including academics, work, and personal life. By helping kids form good reading habits, you’re setting them up for success in the future. Kids can start developing good reading habits at home even before they learn to read. Here are some simple tips to help raise a reader.

Make reading a daily habit.     1     Make reading a routine by sharing a book with your child before bedtime. Babies respond to the comforting rhythm of a voice reading aloud.

Read in front of your child. Whether you love books, magazines, or graphic novels, let your child see you reading.     2     If you’re excited about reading, your child is likely to catch your enthusiasm.

Create a reading space. Your reading space doesn’t have to be big or have a lot of bookshelves.     3     Picking a comfortable spot that has enough light and room to keep a book or two can help your child connect reading with coziness and comfort.

Take trips to the library. As your child gets older, the library is a great resource for exploring new books and authors for fee. Many libraries also have story hours or other literacy programs for kids. Trips to the library give your child a chance to develop good reading habits.     4    

Let your child pick what to read. That trip to the library can be extra special when you give your child time to look around and explore.     5     To help narrow down the choice, give your child a section of books to choose from.

A．Kids learn from what they observe.

B．The library provides access to a wealth of books.

C．You can start raising a reader from the day your child is born.

D．They also give them a chance to see other kids doing the same.

E．Kids are more likely to want to read something they pick out themselves.

F．Remember to decorate the reading space with lots of your favourite books.

G．It can be a corner of the sofa or a chair in the room where your child sleeps.

【推荐2】What will happen if you look at a solar eclipse (日食)?     1    , even looking at any part of the sun’s rays through ordinary equipment, like regular sunglasses, can result in serious eye damage. Here are some information about the risks of looking at the sun and how to stay safe while observing this sun’s event.

What are the risks to looking at the sun with no eye protection? It’s never safe to look directly at the sun. Looking at the sun for even a few seconds can cause “eclipse blindness”, a dangerous condition in which solar rays damage the eyes.     2    .

Viewing a solar eclipse could also make your eyes uncovered when facing possibly harmful UV (紫外线的) rays. The cornea, the eye’s protective surface, can also be damaged by UV rays, which cause pain and poor eyesight.     3    , as well as damage to other parts in the back of the eyes.

    4    ? During the eclipse, special eclipse glasses must be worn. That’s because the sun’s surface is so bright that if you stare at any part of it, no matter how small, it produces enough light to permanently damage your eyes. Our eyes never developed to look at the sun without suffering severe damage. Regular sunglasses are not safe to use.       5    , be sure they are made by professional companies.

A．If you buy eclipse glasses

B．Without a specific eclipse glasses

C．How can we view the solar eclipse safely

D．Where can we watch the solar eclipse safely

E．A professional company will help you choose sunglasses

F．This can happen if you are not wearing sufficient eye protection

G．UV rays even cause lasting blindness and eyeball damage in the eyes