【推荐2】Fun is hard to have.

Fun is a rare jewel.

Somewhere along the line people got the modern idea that fun was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didn't have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans（清教徒）.

“Was it fun?” became the question that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish（迷恋）was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasn't fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else.

Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings were supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun.

Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and more thrilling ways to supply it. One way was to step up the level of danger So that you could be sure that, no matter what, you would manage to have a little fun.

Big occasions were supposed to be fun, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But we ended up going through every Big Event we ever celebrated, waiting for the fun to start. So I should tell you just in case you're worried about your fun capacity while you are sitting around waiting for the fun to start, that not much is. I don't mean to put a damper on things. I just mean we ought to treat fun reverently. It is a mystery. It cannot be caught like a virus. It cannot be trapped like an animal. When fun comes in on little dancing feet, we probably won't be expecting it. In fact, I bet it comes when we're doing our duty, our job.

I remember one day, long ago, on which I had an especially good time. Pam Davis and I, aged 12, walked into a store that morning to buy some candy. She got her Bit-O-Honey. I got my malted milk balls, chocolate stars. Then we started back to her house. It was a long way to Pam's house but every time we got weary, Pam would put her hand over her eyes, scan the horizon like a sailor and say, "We ought to reach home by nightfall," at which point the two of us would laugh until we thought we couldn't stand it another minute. Then after we got calm, she'd say it again. You should have been there. It was the kind of day and friendship and occasion that made me deeply regretful that I had to grow up.

It is fun.

1. What does the author mainly want to talk about in this passage?

A．The best way to find fun.

B．The importance of fun.

C．The definition of fun.

D．The common occasions to find fun.

2. When the author tells us to "treat fun reverently", she is encouraging us to      .

A．look forward to having fun

B．have fun less frequently

C．show great respect for fun

D．teach others how to have fun

3. Who would benefit most from the article?

A．Those who have great fun in big occasions.

B．Those who prefer friendship to having fun.

C．Those who regret having grown up.

D．Those who are worried about not having fun.

【推荐3】Basic protective measures against the novel coronavirus

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-l9 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.     1    :

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

    2    ? Washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

    3    

Keep at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets (小滴) from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID -19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why?     4    . Once contaminated (污染),hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility.     5       .

A．How

B．Why

C．Maintain social distancing

D．Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses

E．Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID -19

F．Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following

G．This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections

【推荐1】How to Pass an Important Test

Whether it’s a first grade science test or college entrance exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass.     1    . Stuck in a situation where you don’t know how to? These tips can help.

★ Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn’t worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.

★ Get plenty of rest.     2    . If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you’ll most likely not finish the test because of how tired you are.

★     3    . That one piece of cheese probably won’t last until test time. A few healthy good breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片) , whole grain and high fiber food, grapefruit with fresh fruit salad.

★ Bring all necessary materials. Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.     4    .

★     5     Showing up late cuts back the time you’ll have to take the test if it’s already testing hours. You’ll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.

A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and math skills.

B．Eat a good meal for breakfast.

C．Don’t forget to set your alarm clock and show up on test day on time.

D．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.

E．Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed) , erasers, calculator（计算器） (if allowed) and anything else you’ll need for the test.

F．Failing the test won’t help you in the long run, so it’s important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.

G．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.

【推荐2】Kids and science seem to be made for each other!

The basic science is a combination of thought and experiment called the scientific method. It’s where you start with an idea, create a way to prove or disprove your idea, and show what you learned based on facts. Learning to follow this process helps you think logically (逻辑地) and carefully. These important thinking skills can be used in many areas of study. To give a child practice with these thinking skills is like giving vitamins to a developing mind.

One of the greatest things we can teach our children is to love learning. Learning science is a great way to do so. Children are easy to be interested in science. Because much of science is hands-on, it attracts most children. Nothing makes a child sit up and take notice like the “WOW!” of a great science showing.

Science opens doors to many subjects at school. Building love for science can be helpful in other areas of study. For example, one cannot love science for very long without becoming good at its language-math! So science encourages children to study math. An interest in science is an interest in how things were once understood compared to how they are understood now. Thus studying science lends itself easily to studying history. And after you do an experiment, you need to write a lab report. Therefore, writing becomes an important part of science.

Science is the basic thing for much of our life. The science of farming shows how our food is produced; biomedical science keeps us healthy; even our beds these days are designed according to scientific facts. We almost eat, sleep and breathe with the help of science! When we prepare the next generation of voters, creators and policy makers, it is important to make sure they are not only comfortable but also good at science.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．How kids can make use of science.	B．Why science is important.
C．Why kids should learn science.	D．What kids should learn at school.

2. According to Paragraph 2, what does learning the scientific method mean to kids?

A．Learning to do experiments.	B．Learning many areas of study.
C．Helping them develop thinking skills.	D．Refusing any ideas that are not logical.

3. If a child works hard at science at school, he/she ________.

A．usually has no time for other subjects.	B．is likely to learn many other subjects well.
C．is usually bad at such subjects like history.	D．usually loses interest in other activities.

4. Which of the following statements would the author agree with?

A．Science is too difficult for children.

B．Children usually consider science boring

C．Science could make children love learning.

D．Children who can’t think carefully shouldn’t learn science.