“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读四 含答案
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读 04 新闻报道
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-新闻报道01（2023·全国·九年级假期作业）Shenzhen Daily 2023-02-28Getting a pie from the sky is becoming a reality in the city as online delivery platform Meituan has been allowed to start drone delivery service(无人机送餐服务), Shenzhen Evening News reported.At Galaxy World in Longgang District, a reporter from the newspaper watched how a meal has been delivered by the drone on Thursday. The drone slowly landed and a door above the Meituan Intelligent Dining Cabinet(储藏柜) opened slowly, where the drone put the meal box inside the cabinet.“It takes about 15 minutes to place the order and receive the meal. A lot of people have tried the drone delivery service here,” said a woman who just took her meal box out from the cabinet.During the year 2022, food and drinks such as noodles, fruits, coffee and milk tea and even flowers have been delivered through Meituan’s drone delivery system, the report said.The company said that as of last year, it had completed over 100,000 drone deliveries. Meituan started to explore drone delivery service in 2017 and started the try in early 2021. The service has an average delivery time of 12 minutes, which is less than traditional delivery methods, according to the company.There are only a few cities in the world with the advantages of drone delivery service, and Shenzhen is taking the lead in China, according to the report. However, there are still some problems with this kind of service. 1．Where is the meal box put?A．In Longgang District.B．Inside the cabinet.C．By the drone.D．At Galaxy World.2．What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A．Where the drone landed.B．When the service started.C．How the service provided.D．Who watched the drone.3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Many cities around the world have the drone delivery service.B．The drone delivery service has many advantages in our daily life.C．Shenzhen is the first city starting drone delivery service in China.D．The drone delivery service is very popular all over the world.4．What is the passage going to talk about next?A．How to make good use of the drone delivery service.B．What problems the drone delivery service faces.C．How to solve the problems of the drone delivery service.D．What advantages the drone delivery service has.02（2023·广东汕头·校联考三模）A team of elderly women in Chongqing, serving as “shared-grandmas” to help working parents pick up their children from school and stay with the kids, has received a lot of likes online recently.The team of “shared-grandmas” from the Shipingcun Community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District includes nine retired (退休的) women, mostly empty-nesters (空巢老人). They volunteer to take care of 25 kids in the community.Working parents of the children who aren’t able to pick up their kids from school are in need of a temporary guardian (临时监护人). The volunteers can spare the time and energy for the family and ease (缓解) their loneliness by doing the job.Deng Lihong, 66, is a member of the team. Every weekday, she picks up the children from school, and accompanies them while they do their homework and play in the community room until their parents pick them up.“I feel young with the kids and my retired life is meaningful,” she said.“The program started in April and the number of the team members is still growing,” Cao Yidan, the chairman of Chongqing Amber Social Work Service Center, said.“The program is great and worth promoting (提倡) in other places in the country,” an Internet user said.“We encourage the retired women in the community to take part in this public service. It’s a win-win situation for the families in need and ‘shared-grandmas’. The feeling of achievement and happiness means a lot to them,” Peng Mei, the secretary of the Party Committee of Shipingcun Community, said.5．About working parents, we can learn from the third paragraph that ________.A．they want to go home directly after a day’s workB．they can’t pick up their kids from school on timeC．they hope their kids will help the elderly ease their lonelinessD．they think their kids need the care of grandmas6．The underlined word “accompanies” means “________” in the fourth paragraph.A．stays or goes somewhere with somebody B．helps somebody cook breakfastC．buys somebody some important things D．teaches somebody to do housework7．The “shared-grandmas” are ________ according to the passage.A．warm-hearted B．poor C．creative D．rich8．We can know from the passage that ________.A．all elderly women are encouraged to serve as “shared-grandmas”B．the program has started in all communities in the countryC．the working parents pay the “shared-grandmas” money for their workD．though the “shared-grandmas” are retired, they still play an active role in society9．What’s the best title of the passage?A．How the elderly spend their retired livesB．Empty-nesters volunteer to look after patientsC．“Shared-grandmas” — a win-win public serviceD．A program offers chances to all the elderly to let them enjoy themselves03（2023·云南昆明·云南师范大学实验中学校考三模）In December, 2022, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003. After her 20-year loan period(租借期) ended on April 7, China’s giant panda Ya Ya finally returned home from the US after 20 days.China prepared to welcome back Ya Ya and experts from Beijing Zoo arrived in the US in March to learn abouther habits and feeding situation from the zoo staff members. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the quarantine(检疫) and feeding places for Ya Ya are ready along with her feeding plans and medical care.In January, visitors found that Ya Ya had become very thin, which made many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about her health and life quality at the Memphis Zoo. The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that giant panda Ya Ya had been well cared for since it was sent to Memphis Zoo in the United States in 2003, and no signs of neglect(忽视) had been found, based on videos of the giant panda, monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.Once Ya Ya finishes a 30-day mandatory(强制的) quarantine in Shanghai after landing in China, she will then be sent to Beijing Zoo.The news that Ya Ya would come back to China cheered up millions of Chinese people. By April 9, 250 million people had talked about Ya Ya on the Internet. “Come home soon, Ya Ya. I’ll go to see you in the zoo even if I have to wait in line all day long!” An Internet user commented(评论) on Sina Weibo.10．When did Ya Ya return from the US?A．On April 7, 2003.B．On April 7, 2023.C．On April 27, 2023.D．On December 13, 202211．Why did many Chinese and animal lovers abroad worry about Ya Ya?A．Because it had been neglected.B．Because it had become very thin.C．Because it had been well cared for.D．Because it had annual physical examinations.12．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．China prepared to welcome Ya Ya back.B．Experts from Beijing Zoo learned about Ya Ya’s habits.C．The zoo staff members from Memphis Zoo didn’t know Ya Ya’s feeding situation.D．China prepared feeding plans and medical care for Ya Ya.13．What will happen to Ya Ya after a 30-day quarantine in Shanghai?A．She will be sent to Beijing Zoo.B．She will stay in Shanghai for further medical treatment.C．She will go back to the US.D．She will be put back in the wild.14．What can we infer from the Internet user’s words on Sina Weibo?A．He/She felt quite disappointed to know the news.B．He/She was surprised to hear the news.C．He/She felt angry to wait for a long time.D．He/She jumped for joy when he/she heard the news.04（2023·江苏苏州·苏州市第十六中学校考二模）“Tum left! Turn right!” In the information technology (IT) class, Zhang Ruixuan was controlling a robot to move around.“This is part of our artificial intelligence (AI) courses,” said the 10th grader from Beijing 101 Middle School. The school provides AI classes to both junior and senior high school students. Apart from compulsory (必修的) courses that teach basic knowledge, there are also optional (选修的) courses if students want to learn more.“This semester in our compulsory class, we have learned coding (编程) through a programming language called Python,” said Zhang. Using Python to code is a basic skill for training AI models. In recent years, Python has been tested in high school graduation exams in places like Beijing, Jiangsu and Anhui.In fact, having AI education in schools has become a growing trend (趋势) in many places, with Zhejiang province being atypical example. In 2020, Zhejiang added AI education into textbooks from Grade 5 in primary school all the way to senior high. In the city of Wenzhou, the government is planning to build 1, 000 AI experimental schools by 2025.“With the development of technology, our textbooks have been changing all the time,” said Shang Yin, an IT teacher from Beijing 101 Middle School. “From typing to using Word and Excel, and then today’s coding and AI, the courses are keeping up with the times and teaching students necessary skills.” In the future, there will be more jobs where AI knowledge is required. Even in daily life, people may need to understand things like Chat GPT and the internet of things. AI education will become increasingly important, Shang added.15．How did the writer start the passage?A．By drawing a conclusion.B．By telling a story.C．By describing a scene.D．By explaining the truth.16．What do we know about the AI class at Beijing 101 Middle School?A．It is an optional course.B．It only teaches basic knowledge.C．It teaches students to code with Python.D．It often makes students feel stressed.A．primary school B．junior high schoolC．senior high school D．college18．Why is AI education becoming increasingly important according to the passage?A．Because AI is included in all high school graduation exams.B．Because understanding AI is becoming a necessary skill.C．Because AI is going to take over school education.D．Because AI is students' most powerful competitor.05（2023·江苏盐城·校考二模）Zibo city in Shandong province has stormed the Internet since late February for its local barbecue. In March, the small city received about 4.8 million tourists. It is certainly not the only city that offers barbecue, or even the most famous one, but its seemingly sudden fame was steps in the making.Zhou Maosong, president of the Zibo Tourism Promotion Association said the popularity started from the crowd-gathering effect of cultural and tourism activities including a music festival. Then famous people tasted the barbecue and put their experiences online attracting young people, which led to a wave of students from neighbouring cities visiting Zibo. What better way to lure adventurous and hungry college students other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full within only 50 yuan!” However, Zibo did not fall into the trap (陷阱) of easy fame that dies fast where sellers cheat buyers on price and quality for the most profit (盈利) in the shortest time. A blogger on Douyin took an electronic scale (电子秤) to ten barbecue stands in Ziboto test if he would be offered less food. It turned out that not a single one was caught short of weight and some owners even offered him local snacks for free. Local people’s honest and friendly behaviour touched even more people online and again lifted the city’s popularity.Zibo’s successful story has inspired governments in other parts of the country to find their ways of supporting local businesses.19．What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Attract.B．Challenge.C．Follow.D．Organize.20．What are the other reasons for Zibo’s popularity besides the crowd-gathering effect?①Famous people’s recommendation.②Barbecue at low prices.③Support from neighbouring cities.④Local people’s kindness.A．①②③B．②③④C．①②④D．①③④21．Where is the passage probably taken from?A．A science fiction.B．A travel guide.C．A food advertisement.D．A news report.06（2023·山东日照·日照市新营中学校考三模）The common problem of myopia (近视) among students has been a big challenge for China to deal with for many years. According to reports, about 35.6 percent of primary school students and nearly 81 percent of senior high school students are nearsighted (近视的) in China.Considering this background, Wantang Primary School in Yunnan province really stands out. This is because none of the students at this school suffer from myopia. Parents, teachers and eye experts began discussing whether the school’s experience can be used to tackle the rising level of myopia across China.Yang Chenhao is a doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. He said that while the school is a special case, some of its methods are highly worth learning, such as keeping children away from mobile phones and getting them outdoors more often.Yang Qingyi is a teacher at the school, which has 536 students. He said that all children are required to go outside during class breaks. “Even for quiet kids, we encourage them to take a walk outside,” he said. When the three sports teachers there are busy, teachers of other subjects will work as trainers to teach basketball and table tennis.“If there is one piece of advice that we can share on achieving zero myopia, I would say large amounts of outdoor activities,” said Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster. Sun said that a number of his students’ parents are working in other areas, so the school has fixed six public phones while not allowing use of personal mobile phones.“In teacher-parent WeChat groups, we often remind parents to pay attention to kids’ eye health when they are at home for weekends or vacations,” he added.22．How is the first paragraph organized?A．By listing numbers.B．By telling stories.C．By giving examples.D．By comparing facts.23．What does the underlined word “tackle” probably mean in Chinese?A．解释B．应对C．提升D．保持24．What can we know from Yang Chenhao’s words?A．Doctors should work with primary schools.B．Wantang Primary School is worth learning in some ways.C．Children should not use a mobile phone.D．Parents should pay more attention to their kids.25．What is the most important way to achieve zero myopia according to Sun Fubiao?A．Less time of learning at school.B．Fixing enough public phones.C．Much time of outside activities.D．Working with kids’ parents.参考答案：1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B【导语】本文主要介绍了美团推出的无人机送餐服务，包括其操作流程、研发过程及发展前景。
--2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇-3(附详答)
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇Passage 1 疫情使“食物银行”面临危机Skyrocketing unemployment due to the coronavirus(新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病) has been forcing a growing number of Americans to turn to charitable services for assistance as food insecurity among families with children grows. New York City Mission Society(NYCMS) has been serving the city’s most underserved(缺少关爱的) children since 1812. Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children it serves and delivering them during the pandemic.“I can't tell you how desperately these food baskets are needed...In the New York tri-state area, we have a very serious situation because so many residents live at or below the pover ty level,” Shafiroff, a member of NYCMS, told Fox News. “The food bank across the area are very helpful...but the supply and the demand are not working the way they should right now. There is massive demand all over the country --39 million Americans out o f work, and this translates into no food on the table.”Shafiroff noted that a major issue during the pandemic has been getting food to the food banks, especially amid the shutdown of multiple meat processing plants across the country. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(食品药品管理局) has even temporarily loosened its food labeling policies during the coronavirus pandemic and give producers more flexibility amid food shortages.According to a Brookings analysis, almost 35 percent of households with children said they did not have sufficient food, that's 14 percent higher than during the recession. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shafiroff is encouraging those who can afford it to make donations to their local food bank. “I know my husband and I recently donated 10,000 meals to Heart of the Hamptons, which is a food bank in the Hamptons, because we feel so strongly about providing food and being part of th e solution,” said Shafiroff. "And of course, 10,000 meals really doesn't mean much when you look at a country with 39 million people out of work, but if we all work tog ether, I believe we can solve this problem.”1 What did New York City Mission Society do to the children ?A Helped children grow happily.B Treated children with coronavirus.C Provided children with food.D Gave children baskets of books.2 What did government do to solve food shortages ?A Gave more food to food banks and Americans who were out of work.B Relaxed policies to enable food production more flexible.C Issued policies to meet the food demand.D Helped Americans to find jobs amid pandemic.3 What does Shafiroff appeal people to do in last paragraph ?A To make donations if people have food or money.B Create more job chances for people.C Work together to fight against the pandemic.D Look after people who are suffering the virus.Passage 2 疫情中的“拥抱帘”创意Sometimes you just want a hug from your grandma. A little girl from Riverside, Calif., wanted to hug her grandparents, but couldn’t because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced the family members to keep their distance from each other. Getting creative, 10-year-old Paige created a “hug curtain” using a shower curtain, plastic bags, disposable plates and a hot glue gun. Mom Lindsay Okray, who works as a nurse, supervised the set-up. On Facebook, the proud mom praised about Paige’s idea, which was then set up outside of the grandparents’ front door at home.“Paige saw a video of someone who made this type of ‘blanket’ to hug their family. She put together a list and she designed it so she could hug nana and papa.. this girl is so amazing, and w e were so happy to be able to hug them!!” Lindsay wrote on Facebook, along with photos and video of the girl using the “hug curtain.”In the photos and video of the curtain, the grandparents are seen taking turns giving Paige big hugs. “It might be wet from the Lysol(杀菌剂) wipe,” Lindsay can be heard off-camera saying, once the grandparents open the door. “Oh my God, I love you,” Grandma says, while excitedly embracing her granddaughter. “How cool is this?” she adds. Those on Facebook were equally pleased wi th the creation and praised Paige’s design. “God bless you sweetie. You are a wonderful granddaughter. And very smart,” one person commented. “So cute,” another wrote.“So great!” one person commented, while another simply wrote “Awesome!”Though the “hug” curtain is a sweet gesture, make sure you continue to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus by practicing proper hygiene(卫生) like washing your hands, wearing a face mask outside, and maintaining a safe social distancing of 6 feet from others, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Why did Paige create the “hug curtain” ?A To make use of extra plastic bags.B To give her grandparents hugs.C To post photos and videos on Facebook.D To show her creative talent.2 What is true about the “hug curtain” ?A It was firstly created by Paige.B It was made by Paige’s mother.C It was supposed to be worn.D It was partly made of plastic bags.3 What is the attitude of people on Facebook toward the “hug curtain”?A ComplimentaryB WorriedC UnconcernedD Annoyed4 What is the purpose of the last paragraph ?A Praise the hug curtain one more time.B Remind people to take protective measures.C Show people how to protect themselves.D Tell people how to fight against coronavirus.Passage 3 机器翻译比人工翻译好吗？For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily at a delicious empanada(肉馅卷饼). The sign read 'queso y tocino'. Because I knew some essential Spanish vocabulary, I knew that 'queso' was cheese. But 'tocino'? I typed it into my smartphone translation app. What came back? 'Tocino'. I later learned that means 'bacon' in the local language. Computer-assisted translation is popular. Google Translate, for example, is used by more than 500 million people. But while convenient and easy to use, they are hardly perfect. Now, dropping the odd expression now and again is hardly important on an informal conversational level –as might happen to a tourist on holiday. But in more formal circumstances, such as a medical or legal discussion, the wrong expression can be disastrous. So, can a computer translator ever equal a human?The technology has come a long way. These days, people can wear a 'translation earpiece'. These pick up the foreign terms and translate it directly to the wearer. Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of US start-up Waverly Labs, a producer of one such earpiece, says they work by 'combining a network of algorithms(演算) and speech-recognition technology'. But they have limitations. Firstly, there's a delay while the phrase is translated. How long often depends on the connection strength. Secondly, they aren't able to communicate human emotion well. Human conversation is more sensitive than just the words used. It has tone, attitude, for example. "If you want to create a relationship…you need a human translator to make it sound natural," Zoey Cooper, brand and content director at Wordbank, a global marketing and translation agency, told the BBC.So, while many professional translators do use computer-assisted translation tools to help them with the repetitive nature of translation, context is important. It might work well for a survey or instruction manual, but for important human-to-human speech, and for the time being at least, better to use a translator, or your message might get mistaken or lost in translation.1 What did the author want to buy in Colombia?A some baconB a cheese hamburgerC a cheese and bacon empanadaD a smartphone2 When can a computer-assisted translation error be a big problem?A When a tourist is visiting.B When two doctors are having discussionC When two kids are having fun.D When we are reading a foreign magazine.3 How do translation earpieces work?A They calculate and recognize speech.B They search on the internet.C Humans do the translations behind them.D They translate by using smartphones.4 What are the disadvantages of translation earpieces?A They will show the results at once.B They are quite expensive.C They don’t need high technology.D They can’t express feelings.Passage 4 残疾女孩的创业路When Liu Yanzhi was a teenager, she would secretly apply her mother's lipstick and go out onto the streets in her wheelchair with her younger sister. However, many passersby gave her contemptuous looks, saying that it was silly for a disabled person to wear makeup. Her sister was often embarrassed and asked Liu not to do it. "I was quite angry," said Liu, who has been unable to walk since she contracted a fever when she was 8 months old. "Which law says disabled women can't wear makeup? Every woman has the right to pursue beauty. Wearing makeup makes women like me confident."At age 25, Liu－then a single mother with a baby daughter－used an interest-free loan arranged by the local government to open a beauty salon in her home county in Anhui province. Now, the 31-year-old owns a factory that produces her own brand of cosmetics. Her success did not come easy, though. In 2009, Liu took the gaokao, the annual college entry exam, and won a place at a vocational school(职业学校) in Hefei, Anhui's capital. After touring the campus, she declined the offer. Without her parents, the lack of accessiblefacilities would make her journey between the dormitory and teaching building an real challenge every day. "I lay in bed for three days thinking about what I should do," Liu said. "I dared not cry, because I could see how heartbroken my mother was." Instead, she sold ice cream, tended jewelry stalls and distributed leaflets. Whenever possible, she spoke with other retailers, looking for ways to achieve financial independence. Then, she worked in a local beauty salon for a couple of years. She earned a low wage, but discovered her career, learning massage techniques and how to apply makeup. She also became a qualified beautician and dietitian.In 2012, she obtained a 50,000 yuan ($7,000) loan, rented a street-front shop and opened a beauty salon. In the first two years, the salon lost money. Liu's mother asked her to give up, but she brushed concerns aside and traveled around the country to attend training sessions run by noted beauticians.1 What does the underlined word “contemptuous” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A admirableB not caringC confusedD not respectful2 Why did Liu declined the offer of a vocational school ?A Because the journey to Anhui’s capital was long and hard.B Because her parents told her to refuse the offer.C Because the daily life on campus was challenging to her.D Because she thought the study was full of challenges.3 How can you describe Liu according to paragraph 3 ?A optimistic and hard-workingB considerate and beautifulC fortunate and strongD clever and thoughtful4 What will be talked about in the following paragraph ?A Liu traveled around the country.B Liu finally made it after training.C Liu went back to school for study.D Liu closed her beauty salon.passage 1 答案：1. C. 根据第一段最后一句，Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children itserves and delivering them during the pandemic，最近，它一直在儿童制作食品和公用设施篮子，并在疫情期间运送这些篮子。
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(八) 【“共同战‘疫’”专题】
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(八) Passage1中国加油！武汉加油！词数268 建议阅读时间4分钟Standing strong for WuhanIn the battle against coronavirus epidemic, medical workers fight on the front line, while people from all walks of life help pass on love to one another. Take a look at the following touching moments!Infected man goes viralA man infected with the novel coronavirus became an internet celebrity after a video of him went viral (走红). In the video, he can be seen reading Francis Fukuyama’s The Origins of Political Order at the Jianghan Cabin Hospital (方舱医院). A medical staff member passes by with a thumbs-up. The 39-year-old man, surnamed Fu, is a post-doctor teaching at Florida State University in the United States. He came to Wuhan to visit his parents, who were also infected with the novel coronavirus.With love from El SalvadorChina is receiving support from around the world, including El Salvador. On Feb 7, 11-year-old Javier Castellano and his 13-year-old sister Valeria painted a picture to send their blessings as China fights to contain the deadly coronavirus. Their painting says, “Come on，China! El Salvador loves China.”Valeria said that she heard about the epidemic on the news and she believes that China willovercome this huge challenge.Up and runningOn Feb 4, medical workers transferred (转移) patients to the newly-built Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan. This special emergency-response (应急响应) hospital was built in 10 days and has a capacity (容量) of 1,000 beds. The city government investigates (调查) coronavirus-infected citizens in local communities and transfers critical cases to the hospital. “The diagnosis and admission of patients is speeding up,” Xiong Wei, deputy director of Dewang Community Neighborhood Committee, told Xinmin.Passage2引起全球疾病大流行的病毒从何而来？词数370 建议阅读时间6分钟Mystery of evolutionFollowing the outbreak of the novel coronaviruspneumonia (NCP)，also named COVID-19 by WHO, thereis a general fear of the unknown virus as its full effectsremain to be seen. Fever, coughing, sore throat, difficultybreathing – the NCP’s symptoms are similar to the commoncold or the flu, but it’s potentially more dangerous.Viruses could be deadly, like HIV and Ebola (埃博拉).But what are viruses? How can they cause so much trouble?Viruses are non-living organisms (有机体) approximately one-millionth of an inch long. Unlike human cells or bacteria, they can’t reproduce on their own. Instead, they invade (入侵) the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over.Viruses can infect every living thing – from plants and animals down to the smallest bacteria. For this reason, they always have the potential to be dangerous to human life. Sometimes a virus can cause a disease so serious that it is fatal. Other viral infections trigger (引起) no noticeable reaction.Viruses lie around our environment all of the time, waiting for a host cell to come along. They can enter our bodies by the nose, mouth, eyes or breaks in the skin. Once inside, they try to find a host cell to infect. For example, HIV, which causes AIDS, attacks the T-cells of the immune system.But the basic question is, where did viruses first come from? Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists. “Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult,” Ed Rybicki, a virologist at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, told Scientific American, “because viruses don’t leave fossils (化石) and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves within the cells they’ve invaded (侵入).”?However, there are three main hypotheses (假说) to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved from pieces of DNA or RNA that “escaped” from larger organisms. Third, viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and evidence we have today cannot be used to test these theories and identify the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may reveal that the answer is even murkier (含糊不清的) than it now appears.1. What can we learn about viruses from the text?A. Viruses have nothing to do with the common cold.B. Viruses are really small living organisms.C. Viruses can’t reproduce unless they find a host cell.D. Viruses enter our bodies mainly through the mouth, nose and hair.2. Which of the following might explain the origin of viruses?A. They evolved from the fossils of large organisms.B. They evolved from parasites into independent organisms.C. They evolved from the T-cells in animals.D. They evolved along with their host cells.3. The underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph probably means _________.A. reasonableB. commonC. creativeD. unbelievable4. What can we conclude from the text?A. Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals’.B. Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C. It may take a long time to understand the origin of viruses.D. The author is optimistic about future virus research.Passage3[阅读七选五]从过去的经验中寻找抗“疫”良药。
2020年安徽省合肥市“停课不停学”2020届高三线上考试题英语答案
2020年安徽省合肥市“停课不停学”2020届高三线上考试题英语参考答案第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)1～5BCBCA6～10CBACA11～15ACBAC16～20CBBAB第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)21～25BCDAC26～30BCADB31～35CBCBA36～40DGEAF第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)41～45BCADB46～50ACBAB51～55CABBC56～60AADCD61.curiously62.with63.so/and64.shared65.were awoken 66.which67.them68.wandering69.happiness70.a第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）1．work改为works．考查主谓一致．句子主语为my brother，谓语动词用第三人称单数．故work改为works．2．had改为has．考查动词时态．根据状语Recently要用现在完成时态，且主语company是单数，助动词用has．故had改为has．3．去掉the．考查固定短语．in charge of意为"负责，管理"，in the charge of意为"由……负责，管理"，由语境可知，我的哥哥是经理，他负责销售部．此处应是前者．故去掉the．4．mean改为means．考查名词．means意为"方法；手段"，单复数同形．故mean改为means．5．at改为by．考查介词．"rise by"意为"增长了……"，by表示增长的幅度．故at改为by．6．real改为really．考查副词．proud是形容词，要用副词修饰．故real改为really．7．until改为when/before．考查连词．根据句意：他承诺当我的暑假到来时他给我五千元钱．用连词when/before．故until改为when/before．8．not改为so．考查词语用法．if not意为"不然的话；要不是"，if so意为"如果是这样的话"，此处应是后者．故not改为so．9．加to．考查动词用法．afford to do sth．意为"负担得起做某事"，是固定搭配．故加to．10．How改为What．考查感叹句．what引导感叹句，中心词是名词．How引导感叹句，中心词是形容词或副词．此处应是前者．故How改为What．第二节书面表达（满分25分）Dear editor,I am a senior high school student,named Zhang Meng.Nowadays,it’s fashionable for young students to have ing an iPad,we can listen to music,download a lot of learning materials and read them.Obviously, it’s of great help with our studies,especially with our English listening skills.Some students,however,bring their iPads to the classroom listening to music with earphones,and some playing video games,which makes teachers and students greatly annoyed.In my opinion,the classroom is a place for studying,and concentration is terribly needed.Therefore,we should make good use of iPads and other modern communication tools to help with our lessons. Meanwhile,schools should make some rules to instruct the students to use iPads properly.Yours sincerely,Zhang Meng 【附听力原文】（Text1）M:I’d like to buy a copy of Professor Frank’s book on American culture.W:I’m sorry.The book has been out of print for some time now.（Text2）W:Thanksgiving is right around the corner!Who usually does the cooking in your family?【2020年安徽省合肥市“停课不停学”2020届高三线上考试题英语答案-------第1页共3页】。
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十五)
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十五) Passage1日本取消赏樱活动，武汉在线赏樱。
词数377 建议阅读时间5分钟The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now beenjoying the start of the cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season.It's an extremely important time of year for the country, botheconomically and culturally.Traditionally friends and family get together, and for a new generation it's a perfect Instagram opportunity.But this year the coronavirus pandemic means events have been cancelled and foreign visitors are staying away.Katsuhiro Miyamoto from Kansai University highlighted the financial importance of hanami: "Japan's cherry blossom season has very big economic effects every year".He estimated that almost 8.5m tourists visited the country during the cherry blossom season between March and May last year, bringing in some 650 billion yen.Seijiro Takeshita from the University of Shizuoka underscored why the gatherings, at which people eat and drink and make merry, are so important to the Japanese economy."We use an expression 'the wallet becomes loose', meaning people tend to have a very high propensity to spend.""We have so much emotional attachment to this flower and the viewing season... It has a lot of cultural factors, a lot of historical factors behind it," Professor Takeshita added as he explained the wider significance of the cherry blossom season.This year though hanami events are being cancelled across the country as authorities attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Last week the governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike urged people to not hold their traditionalparties. At the same time Ms Koike made reference to the cultural importance of hanami as she said that it was like "taking hugs away from Italians."Professor Miyamoto expects such measures to tackle the pandemic will hit tourism numbers hard this season, with revenue falling by more than a third to less than 400 billion yen.It's not all gloom and doom though. "Once the coronavirus outbreak is over, I believe that the cherry blossom season in Japan will come to life again," he concluded.On March 16, Wuhan University invited people to enjoy cherry blossoms online.While appreciating the cherry blossoms, many netizens also left their best wishes for Wuhan on social media.“When the outbreak passes, let's go see the cherry blossoms together!" one netizen commented. "Breathtaking blossoms, everything will be fine," said another.Passage2 [语法填空]威尔士的中学生要开始学汉语了。
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(六)(洛杉矶追忆科比,含答案)
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(六) Passage1百万森林计划：播种绿色希望，让沙地变成绿洲。
词数369 建议阅读时间6分钟Beating back desertsFour years after graduation fromcollege, Luo Jiajia answered an inner(内在的) calling to lead a moremeaningful life. At that time, Luonoticed that environmental issues werebecoming more serious, but few actionswere being taken to address thesituation. She decided to joinenvironmental protection efforts, so thatfuture generations may also enjoy nature.Now, Luo, 36, works at China Green Foundation (CGF) – an NGO that raises money to promote reforestation (再造林) and mobilizes (动员) participants in environmental protection.It’s also active beyond China’s borders. While working at CGF, Luo served as chair of the Civil Society Organization Panel of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (《联合国防治沙漠化公约》). This allowed her to attend UN meetings.Luo’s main work focuses on the Million Forest project. Started 10 years ago, the goal of the project was to plant 1 million trees to fight against desertification around China’s fourth-largest desert, the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia. The ongoing project has exceeded (超过) its original goal. It has seen more than 100 million trees planted! Luo helps support the project by brainstorming different fundraising (募款) activities and organizing events.The project has brought about many benefits to the local communities. Without the efforts of CGF and the Million Forest project, many locals would have been forced to leave their homes as eco-refugees (生态难民). Luo’s project has also provided jobs to local residents. In addition to being paid for planting trees, locals can also profit from selling fruit they produce. Eco-tourism has also flourished (兴盛) because of these green spaces.Reflecting on Million Forest, Luo had a lot to say. She said she learned a lot from the project. “Nature has its own rhythm and wisdom,” she said. “We should respect it.”Although her project helps with reforestation efforts, the team discovered that it was just as important to change people’s attitudes. Million Forest changed its slogan (口号) to, “Plant a tree in your heart.” Commenting on the change, Luo said, “It’s not possible for you to plant a tree every day, but if you have a tree in your heart then you can take care of the whole environment ... If we make the effort to change the inside, we can change the outside world.”1. What is Luo’s main work at CGF?A. Attending UN meetings as a CGF representative.B. Selecting volunteers to work for CGF.C. Providing support for the Million Forest project.D. Promoting eco-tourism in the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia.2. How has the Million Forest project helped local communities?A. It has provided jobs for eco-refugees.B. It has offered locals a chance to make money.C. It has helped locals sell fruit across the country.D. It has encouraged locals to leave their hometown to work.3. Why did Million Forest change its slogan according to Luo?A. To celebrate achieving its goals.B. To call on people to plant as many trees as they can.C. To show people the importance of reforestation.D. To remind people to have environmental protection in mind.Passage2短文填空[洛杉矶追忆科比]In Los Angeles, everyone is 1 (mourn)Kobe Bryant in their own way.Within hours of his death on the morning of 26th,Jan.,his name was popping up on city buses and commutertrains, in graffiti spray-painted on random walls, and in athousand tributes (吊唁礼物) 2 (leave) outside thedowntown Staples Center, 3 witnessed the peak of his glory as one of basketball’s wonderful greats. City leaders, meanwhile, 4 (light) up public buildings and fountains in purple and gold, the colors of the Lakers, for whom Bryant played all 20 of his professional seasons.As the days pass, it has become clear that this is no ordinary grief. Kobe, as everyone knewhim, was a man who touched an extraordinary number of lives in an extraordinary number of ways.He was 5 advocate for victims of police 6 (violent), but he also donated money to a widows’ and children’s fund for cops killed in the line of duty. He was an African American role model in a city with a 7 (decrease) black population, but he was also adored by Latinos who appreciated his 8 (effort) to learn Spanish and called him “compa”, short for “compadre”, or friend.The foundation he established with his wife, Vanessa, has promoted youth sports, of course — 9 soccer and basketball — and it has also worked to get LA’s soaring population of homeless young African Americans off the streets.“We didn’t just lose a basketball player. This was someone who was becoming a pillar (顶梁柱) of the community beyond athleticism, ” said Isaac Bryan, who directs the Black Policy Project at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It’s hard to find things 10 black people in LA to look up to.”Passage35G时代来临，人工智能让家居生活更加轻松。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：互联网5G时代(含答案解析)
导读信息科技发展瞬息万变，4G网络似乎才刚刚渗透到每个人的生活中，5G 时代却已接踵而来。
国家工信部与各大运营商合力推进5G网络的发展，在不久的未来5G网络将进入到每个人的生活中。
阅读理解China will continue to refine its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the superfast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.“We will also encourage the coordination between related businesses with different sectors to explore the in-depth application of the technology,”he said. He noted that products related to the 5G network, including systems, chips and terminals, are almost ready for commercial use, and the technology will be extensively（广泛地）used in key areas such as industrial Internet and connected car technology that ties computers on the vehicles to WiFi.Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of industry and technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation.The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial（大量的）efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.In the meantime, a “floor-price”will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed（削减）by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,”he said.China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.1. Which of the following best explains “beef up”underlined in Paragraph 1?A. Appeal.B. Strengthen.C. Obtain.D. Focus.2. What can you know about the 5G network from the text?A. It is already widely used in commerce.B. Its charges are higher than former networks.C. Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.D. Its development could bring more chances in job creation.3. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Efforts Made for 5G NetworkB. The Advantages of 5G NetworkC. Support Boosted for 5G NetworkD. The Rapid Development of 5G Network4. According to paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is _____.A. PositiveB. DoubtfulC. UncaringD. Disappoving参考答案及解析：1.B 从第一段“beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network”的不定式to speed up看出beef up的语意偏向是strengthen。
2020届长郡中学高三停课不停学阶段性检测英语科答案
长郡中学高三停课不停学阶段性检测英语科答案1-5 BBCAC 6-10 ABACB11-15 AAABB 16-20 ACCBC21-23 BAC 24-27 CDCB 28-31．DCDB 32-35 CDAC36-40 EADBG41-50. ABDDC CBCCA51-60. DAABC DBADB七选五译文：图像令人震惊，反应完全可以预测。
一只北极熊躺在海滩上毫无生气的照片-鲜血使它的脖子毛发消沉，一只巨大的爪子叠在它的身体下-在全球范围内备受批评。
在岸边，在后台，站着三个警卫，互相交谈。
其中一个步枪随随便便地挂在他的肩膀上。
____36____但是，现实要复杂得多。
这种有力的形象使人们质疑这种旅游或生态旅游的动机。
我们应该完全处于这些环境中吗？世界上有没有应该完全不影响自然的地区？我们对野外大型动物的接近是否经常引起对轰动图像的渴望，从而导致这些动物习惯于与人类接触？如果真是这样，那么输家肯定会为此付出最终的代价。
在回答这些问题之前，我们应该首先考虑引起全球关注的事件。
____37____我最近从斯瓦尔巴群岛的一次旅行回来，确实在两个星期前就站在那只熊被枪杀的海滩上。
熊的死亡本应该永远不会发生。
事先在离岸船只上检查过海滩吗？客户自己是否受到严格监督以防止一个人孤立？是否可以使用照明弹来吓突然出现的熊？这些是任何受尊敬的运营商的标准措施。
______38____然而，该事件不应否定生态旅游的价值。
____39____这可以通过向保护团体捐款，为当地社区提供收入或确保对某些地区或动物的保护来实现。
在斯瓦尔巴特群岛，游客成为濒临灭绝的北极熊的大使，使人们越来越意识到他们面临的更大危险是北冰洋的海冰融化。
生态旅游是一个不断扩展的市场，它为世界各地的业务带来利益和挑战。
简单地关闭这些区域并不是答案。
40预订行程之前，关键是负责任的参与和进一步的研究。
如果正确进行生态旅游，将会带来直接，即时，积极和持久的收益。
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十九)
2020年高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十九) Passage1世界名画失踪多年重见天日。
A painting was found hidden in a wall of an Italian museum. It was authenticated as a Gustav Klimt work that was stolen from the same gallery in 1997. It was reported that Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady was owned by the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art in 1925, with only the painting’s frame found on the roof of the museum.Investigations into the 1917 work, which is worth at about $66 million today, stopped over the next few decades. The break came by chance last month, when a museum gardener clearing ivy from a wall opened a metal access panel and discovered the painting inside. It was put in a plastic bag. Experts finally confirmed that the painting was not fake, and officials in Piacenza where the Ricci Oddi is located announced the news."It's with no small emotion that I can tell you the work is authentic," Piacenza Prosecutor Ornella Chicca said. An authenticator in Bologna said the painting is still in very good condition, having only suffered a scratch on an edge, possibly from a silly effort to remove the portrait from its frame. officials said X-rays aided in the authentication process, showing that Portrait of a Lady had been painted on the top of another portrait.As for why the painting had been stored within a wall, Anne Marie O'Connor, a journalist who had written about another of Klimt’s paintings, said that the thief knew it would be too difficult to sell the painting during the investigation at that time and perhaps planned to return one day and retrieve it. The portrait has been held in Italy’s central bank during the investigation.1. Who was the key person to solve the case?A Experts.B Officials in Piacenza.C A museum gardener.D The owner of the Ricci Oddi Gallery.2. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A Now the painting belongs to Italy’s central bank.B Anne-Marie O'Connor likes collecting the paintings.C The painting was maybe hidden in the wall on purpose.D The thief had no chance to transfer the painting at that time.3. What can we learn from this passage?A X-rays play an important role in checking the portrait.B The museum staff have something to do with the case.C There isn’t any damage on the surface of the painting.D The frame of the painting lies beside the plastic bag.Passage2美国11岁男孩当旧货店老板立志成为一名英雄。
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effective coronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wednesday. "There are 70 vaccines in different stages of development," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three."Makary added that the Chinese vaccines "are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs are in phase two or three, and it's a real race ...The country that gets there first will have a significant advantage because they will control the supply for the rest of the world and the risk is if we aren't there first, we could get locked out." The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was "moving along," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trump's coronavirus task force, touted the drug remdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its "clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected in new data. Makary said that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. "One thing to remember," Makary cautioned about remdesivir, "it's not a silver bullet. "It reduces the severity and probably increases recovery but also, this is an IV(静脉注射) medication, it's not something you can go to the pharmacy tonight and pick up." In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration "as early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be enemies2 What is American’s challenge according to Makary’s statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people.B Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does.D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B People can’t purchase it easily in drug stores.4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines.B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines.C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval.D Coronavirus vaccines should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A stopB encourageC controlD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?A It won’t be as entertaining as before.B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely.D Many measures will be used to enhance safety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Post has learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdowns have weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they’re getting cold-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPost's Side Dish.For unemployed chefs, it’s often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn’t possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I can’t stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the world’s best restaurant in 2017. “Working as a p rivate chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it’s a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed, chefs who choose to work in private homes stand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant. One drawback is that you never know what kind of family you’ll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others can be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ?A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes.B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them.C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them.D Top chefs are rare in New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ?A from the skyB all of a suddenC in the morningD from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didn’t need him.B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer to do.C Ian Tenzer hadn’t considered working for private families.D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Being a private chef can earn more.B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York City’s top restaurantsD Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patients in hospitals, they die alone – physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group of New York City volunteers whose mission is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution: to collect used iPads from across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious. "It’s a heartbreaking scene," Nicolas Heller, a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. "A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medical issues or not. It’s crushing." said Heller, who is part of iPads to Hospitals, an organization – founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace –that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphones capable of video chatting.equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22,000 through its GoFundMe page to purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyn’s COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers."The lifeblood of what we’re doing is making use of people’s iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they don’t use anymore," said Ian Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I’ve ha d every make and model of iPad ever made in my hands in the last week," said 29-year-old Kaplan. "With the exception of the first model, which doesn’t have a camera, we can make use of any iPad. However, we are nowhere near meeting the demand of every hospital that we speak with.”1 Why do volunteers collect used iPads ?A To make better use of iPads.B To collect and sell them to patients.C To enable patients to contact with their family.D To equip underserved communities.2 What can we know according to paragraph 2 ?A Heller is one of iPads to Hospitals’s founders.B Hospital staff can use iPads to contact with their family.C These iPads can be beneficial to medical workers.D These iPads can protect hospital staff from the virus.3 What can we infer from the statement of Ian Kaplan ?A People donated iPads because they wanted to buy new ones.B Every make and model of iPad can be used in hospitals.C Those iPads in his hands are all with cameras.D There is still a lot of iPads needed to meet the demand.4 What is the main idea of this passage ?A Patients in hospitals are physically separated.B Group collects used iPads to connect patients with family.C How was iPads to Hospitals founded by two medical students.D How to collect iPads for hospitals.Passage 5 澳大利亚森林大火The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Canberra, was enveloped in a smoky haze Sunday and air quality at midday was measured at 10 times the usual dangerous limit. The damaging fires have killed at least 24 people in Australia and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. The early and damaging start to Australia’s summ er wildfires, fed by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record, has also been catastrophic (毁灭性的) for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney University ecologist Chris Dickman told the Sydney Morning Herald.Under such extreme conditions, the fires have been generating enough heat to create their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes. Thousands of firefighters continued to fight the flames that have burned millions of acres in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, an area twice the size of Maryland. In New South Wales, the rural fire service (RFS) said as of Sunday there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncontrolled.On Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, for the first time in Australian history, 3,000 army, navy and air force reservists (后备军人) will battle against the fires. He also committed $14 million to hiring fire-fighting aircraft from overseas. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and lighter winds brought some relief to threatened communities, a day after thousands were forced to escape as flames reached the suburban areas of Sydney. Thousands of firefighters fought to contain the fires, but many fires continued to burn out of control, threatening to wipe out rural townships and causing almost incalculable damage to property and wildlife.1 What does the underlined phrase “fed by” mean ?A get food from someoneB be strengthened by somethingC be destroyed by somethingD under control of something2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires generated thunderstorms and tornadoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires generated enough heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to change.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?A Many soldiers will fight against the fires as they have done before.B Fires were controlled due to cooler temperatures and lighter winds.C A lot of people moved out of the suburban areas.D Damage to property and wildlife is limited.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Australia's destructive wildfiresB Soldiers fought against the firesC Wildlife died form the firesD Australia’s wildfires was under control1. C.根据第一段中，The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race todevelop an effective coronavirus vaccine中的race一词，及最后一句We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three. 可知，美国和中国目前处于同样的疫苗研发阶段，正在比赛哪国先研制出有效的新冠病毒疫苗。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：互联网5G时代(包含答案解析)
导读信息科技发展瞬息万变，4G网络似乎才刚刚渗透到每个人的生活中，5G 时代却已接踵而来。
国家工信部与各大运营商合力推进5G网络的发展，在不久的未来5G网络将进入到每个人的生活中。
阅读理解China will continue to refine its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the superfast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.“We will also encourage the coordination between related businesses with different sectors to explore the in-depth application of the technology,”he said. He noted that products related to the 5G network, including systems, chips and terminals, are almost ready for commercial use, and the technology will be extensively（广泛地）used in key areas such as industrial Internet and connected car technology that ties computers on the vehicles to WiFi.Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of industry and technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation.The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial（大量的）efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.In the meantime, a “floor-price”will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed（削减）by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,”he said.China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.1. Which of the following best explains “beef up”underlined in Paragraph 1?A. Appeal.B. Strengthen.C. Obtain.D. Focus.2. What can you know about the 5G network from the text?A. It is already widely used in commerce.B. Its charges are higher than former networks.C. Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.D. Its development could bring more chances in job creation.3. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Efforts Made for 5G NetworkB. The Advantages of 5G NetworkC. Support Boosted for 5G NetworkD. The Rapid Development of 5G Network4. According to paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is _____.A. PositiveB. DoubtfulC. UncaringD. Disappoving参考答案及解析：1.B 从第一段“beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network”的不定式to speed up看出beef up的语意偏向是strengthen。
2020中考英语“停课不停学”阅读理解练习卷
2020中考英语“停课不停学”阅读理解练习（四）及答案仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后完成题目。
Passage A（2019中考教育类选练）Drunk driving has become a serious problem not only in China but also in other countries. In America, a local organization is taking action to stop it. Now, it is looking for 50 musicians and performers to make a series of CDs named Kids Saving Kids.If your music is chosen, it will be nationally promoted(提升) and sold on the market. Thousands of music fans around the world will hear it. You don’t need to pay for all this. It is a chance for young performers to use their songs to save lives. People can get the music on the Internet for free. When they visit the website, they will see information about drunk driving. This will make people pay more attention to the great danger of drunk driving. The information is made by students from all over America. This project is the first of its kind.“It’s a good idea to use music to save other children’s lives. Drunk driving influences everyone. I hope you will join me in this fight. Together we can all make a difference,” said one of the organizers.You can send your music to the organization at ksksubmit@. At the same time, you should provide MP3s of your songs. Also, you should write down your age, address and your parents’ phone numbers.Besides the above requirements, there are some additional requirements:You must want to make a difference with your music.You must be younger than 18 years old.You must have at least one song written by yourself.( ) 1 The local organization is looking for musicians and performers ________.A. to sell music on the marketB. to form another organizationC. to make a series of CDsD. to stop them from drunk drinking( ) 2 For young performers, it is a good chance to use their songs for ________.A. making moneyB. saving kids’ livesC. helping the poorD. supporting their families( ) 3 The musicians and performers are required to ________ by the local organization.A. make their music differentB. be at least 18 years oldC. write all the songs by themselvesD. write down their phone numbers( ) 4 Which of the following do you think is the best title for this passage?A. Joining the Organization’s Fight.B. Using Music to Save Kids’ Lives.C. A Series of CDs by Young Performers.D. The Danger of Drunk Driving.Passage BIf you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others?Some people say the young today only think of themselves. It's not true. In fact more and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school holidays helping others. And they do it without reward. Here are some of their plans.A. watching TVB. playing gamesC. helping othersD. travelling()2. Jason Moore will volunteer to ______ this summer.A. build new hiking paths in the mountainsB. build houses with Special House ProgramC. teach children who have trouble in readingD. help children choose and read books that they like()3. Who is going to help children choose and read books that they like?A. Alice Brown.B. Jason Moore.C. Trish Anderson.D. Mike Brown.()4. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?A. Alice will spend the whole summer living in a tent.B. Jason will breathe the fresh air this summer.C. Trish will have a chance to go to sleep under the stars.D. Jason will build good, low-cost houses and sell them to the rich.()5.Where is the text most probably taken from?A. A novelB. A science bookC. A storybookD. A reportPassage C（2019中考教育类选练）A jaywalker is a person who usually walks across the road without paying attention to the traffic. “I don’t like to be a taxi driver,not only because of its hard work,but also for the reason of too many jaywalkers on the road,and that may cause dangerous accidents.”Drivers always complain（抱怨）like that.These day,a new way is used to solve the problem in Shijiazhuang,and the jaywalkers are now facing another danger of having their pictures shown on screen.A new system（系统）using two cameras and a 30 cm-by -20 cm screen is put next to some crossings in the city.People who cross the road on a red light will be caught by the camera,and their pictures will be shown on the screen.At the same time,the system will make a warning sound for people not to continue.A primary school students was caught by the camera.He stopped back onto the pavement（人行道）after hearing the sound.”I was in a rush to get to school and saw myself smiling shyly on the screen,”he said.The system has been in use for about two weeks.Many people think it’s a good way to stop jaywalking.But there are also different voices.Some think that walkers are now given less time than drivers to cross the road,and time should be adjusted（调整）.Anyway,it is a good way to solve the problem on the road.And maybe it will spread to more citiessoon.( )1.Jaywalkers often______.A.drive a car carefullyB.solve the traffic problemsC.follow the traffic rulesD.run the red light( )2.The new system is put______.A.at the crossingB.in the treeC.on the buildingD.at the park( )3.The______ of the jaywalker is shown on the screen in order to warnPeople.B.soundC.pictureD.address( )4.The sound will warn the people when they cross the road on______.A.a yellow lightB.a red lightC.a green lightD.the pavement( )5.Because of the system, walkers in Shijiazhuang may_______.A.have more time to cross the roadB.hear the warning more oftenC.follow the traffic rules betterD.like the pictures on the screenPassage D（2019中考保健与健康类选练）Everyone wants to be healthy.You know food is very important.There is much healthy food.You can have more bananas,apples,oranges,tomatoes and lettuce(莴苣) because fruit and vegetables are good for you.But don’t eat too much chocolate.It’s n ot healthy food.Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy.Remember there is a saying—An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Sports can also keep you healthy.Get up early and do some sports every day.Don’t be lazy.You will be healthy and happy.1.Which is right?A.Everybody is healthy.B.We want to be healthy.C.We are important.D.We are happy.2.What is healthy food?A.Fruit and vegetables.B.Bananas,apples and chocolate.C.Fruit and chocolate.D.Delicious food.3.Why is healthy food good for you?A.It makes us happy.B.It makes us grow strong.C.It makes us grow and makes us strong and happy.D.It makes us eat well.4.“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” means .A.you eat an apple every day and you can be healthyB.the doctor runs away when you give him an appleC.the doctor goes away when he sees an appleD.the doctor goes away because he doesn’t like apples5.What keeps you healthy?A.Fruit and vegetables.B.Healthy food.C.Healthy food and sports.D.Nice food.Passage E帮助需要帮助的人It was a Christmas night. I was an unlucky nurse who had to work on such a beautiful festival. When I was complaining(抱怨)about it, three people appeared at my desk —a tired woman and two children.“Are you all sick？” I asked doubtfully because they seemed all right.“Yes，”the woman answered weakly and lowered her head.But when they started to present their problems, things became unclear. One child had a fever, but his temperature was OK. The other child had an earache, but she could not tell me which ear hurt. It seemed that the mother was pretending(假装) to cough.Something was wrong. But I only explained that it might take a while before a doctor could meet them. “Take your time, please，”said the mother. I checked their charts—no address. Suddenly I knew, they were homeless while the hospital was warm.The family huddled(蜷缩)together under the Christmas tree, smiling and talking with each other sweetly. Quietly, I went back to the nurses’station and told them what happened in the waiting room. It was just like God sending us a gift on Christmas Day. The nurses’station suddenly came back to life. A ll the nurses went into action for “a Christmas emergency(急诊)”．We took out our meals for our Christmas “patients”. We also put together oranges and apples as presents. We tried to exceed the needs of a family who only wanted a warm place on Christmas night. Later, the little girl kissed me and said, “Thanks for being our angel(天使)．”()1.Before the family appeared in the hospital, the writer was very________．A．proud B．unhappy C．pleased()2.The family came to the hospital because________.A．they came to visit a patientB．they were all sickC．they were homeless()3.The nurses offered the family meals and gifts in order to________．A．make them feel at homeB．make them leaveC．make them feel upset()4.What does the underlined word “exceed ” in this passage mean?A．降低B．超出C．拒绝()5.From the story, we learn that________．A．homeless people often tell liesB．a hospital is a good place to spend Christmas nightC．we should always be friendly and kind to those in needPassage F（2019中考选练）Everyday Foodby Martha StewartNo matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79Zeroesby Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah BiancottiNew York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t do.Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99Mighty Jackby Ben HatkeJack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring because Maddy doesn’t ever talk. But one day at the market, Maddy does talk to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15Only Daughterby Anna SnoekstraShe’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She assumes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.881.Mom likes cooking. I will probably buy for her as a gift.A.Only DaughterB.Mighty JackC.ZeroesD.Everyday Food2.How much should you pay if you buy the book Only Daughter?A.$8.88.B.$12.99.C.$14.15.D.$16.79.3.Who wrote a book about a boy looking after his little sister in summer?A.Martha Stewart.B.Anna Snoekstra.C.Ben Hatke.D.Scott Westerfeld.Passage GAnyone who has experienced a cyclone(飓风) will tell you how scary it can be. High winds and lots of rain can destroy a city in less than an hour. A big cyclone, named cyclone Debbie, hit Australia's east coast at the end of March.The wind was as fast as 236 km/h and destroyed houses, trees, cars and boats. Sea levels rose and flooded coastal towns. While rivers also flooded. Many cities near rivers went underwater. Hundreds of thousands of people had to leave their homes and farms, at least 8 people died, reported Courier Mail. The cyclone lasted for about 3 days. But the flooding was still happening 2 weeks later. Some cities never recover from a cyclone, while it takes years to rebuild.A tropical cyclone begins when a group of thunderstorms meet over warm, tropical waters. Lots of air and water is sucked into clouds from the ocean. Because the earth is rotating, the clouds start to spiral(螺旋式上升). That is why tropical cyclone has curved(使成弧形) shape when you see it on a map. For this reason, tropical cyclone can not form near Equator(赤道) because earth's rotation is notstrong enough there. When the wind speed increases to 120 km/h, it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone.So what is the difference between a cyclone, a hurricane, a typhoon？The answer is actually quite simple.All three are the same. We just use different names for these storms in different places. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific Ocean around the US, the term hurricane is used. The same type of storm in the North Pacific Ocean near China is called typhoon. Cyclones occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean near Australia.1. When the wind speed increases to ________，it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane.A. 2 km/mB. 3 km/mC. 4 km/sD. 5 km/s2. The underlined word “recover” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________” in Chinese.A. 恢复B. 康复C. 痊愈D. 建造3. Australian hurricanes caused ________.A. many people lost their homeB. trees, cars and boats were destroyedC. sea levels roseD. including A，B and C4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. When the wind speed increases to 125 km/h, it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane.B. A group of thunderstorms meet over cold, tropical waters.C. The earth can rotate.D. Tropical cyclones can be seen near Equator.5. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. A terrible hurricane—Debbie.B. The earth's rotation.C. The formation of cyclone.D. A terrible hurricane and how a hurricane forms.Passage H（2019中考选练题）Homesick is a compound word made up of HOME and SICK. You know what each word means on its own, of course. But think about what the words mean when they are used together. Homesick means SICK FOR HOME.Now think for a minute about SEASICK. If you change the word home in the definition（释义）to the word sea, would the definition fit SEASICK? Seasick means SICK BY THE MOVEMENT ON THE SEA. When you are homesick, the only place you want to be is at home. When you are seasick, the last place you want to be is at sea.Have you ever heard of a person being heartsick? Heartsick doesn’t mean that something is wrong with a person’s heart. People are heartsick when the y are hurt deep inside and when they feel as if their hearts are broken.But, on the other hand, we have such compound words as handshake, handstand, and handbag. Perhaps you may write definitions for them.( )1. The work SEASICK means“”.A. to be eager to go to the seaB. what has nothing to do with the seaC. to be sick because of the seaD. that the sea is terrible( )2. When we say a person is heartsick, we mean that.A. his heart is sickB. his heart needs testingC. he’s s orry at heartD. he’s terribly disappointed and sad( )3. “The last place you want to be” is.A. where you want to be mostB. where you want to be leastC. where you go the lastD. the last place you go to( )4. The definitions of handshake, handstand and handbag are.A. easy to knowB. difficult to knowC. impossible to learnD. unnecessary to learn( )5. The author wanted to tell us that.A. there are many compound words in EnglishB. the building of compound words is interestingC. the definitions of some compound words are hard to guessD. not all the compound words are what they seem to bePassage I（配对阅读）配对阅读。
2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四)(含答案)
2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四)(含答案)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四) Passage1妙哉！大学生首创文言文编程。
词数 310 建议阅读时间 5分钟World's First Classical Chinese Programming LanguageAlthough programming languages vary informs and rules, the keywords used for almost all ofthem are in English.The International Data Corporation (IDC)estimates however that nearly half of the world’smillion software developers come from the Asia-Pacific region.China and India alone account for about one third of the world’s total developer population.In an attempt to add some diversity to the range of available programming languages, Carnegie Mellon University computer science major Lingdong Huang has developed ‘Wenyan-Lang,’ a programming language based on Chinese hanzi characters and the wenyan classical Chinese grammar system.Huang did not simply replace the English characters with Chinese hanzi, instead he applied NLP techniques to convert (转变) classical Chinese grammar to JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.He has open sourced the wenyan-lang project on GitHub, where it received a staggering (令人难以相信的)11,900 stars in a week or so.A fan of classic Chinese literature, Huang came up with the idea of programming in Chinese in order to shed light on the beauty of wenyan and toinherit (继承) the historical imprint left by generations of eminent (非凡的) figures in Chinese history.But most importantly, Huang believes the goal of communication is to go beyond the limits of language: “My project still has a lot of room for improvement, but my desire for comm unication is as strong as some of the historical figures.”Huang says programming punctuation and line breaks can be removed without affecting the output.Considering the difficulty converting between classical Chinese and other programming languages, he h as provided a “cheat sheet” with tips and conversion rules.Huang has also included a renderer that can display the program in a manner that resembles (像)pages from ancient books and can parse the resultant SVG file back to the original program.The Wenyan-Lan project is available on GitHub. Passage2关爱败血症患者，这项实验不简单。
2020届湖南省长沙市长郡中学高三“停课不停学”阶段性检测英语试题 Word版 听力
2020届湖南省长沙市长郡中学高三“停课不停学”阶段性检测英语试题第_部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.What time is it now?A.9:30.B. 8:30.C. 10:30.2.What does the woman think of the house?A.The living room is crowded.B.The bedroom is not big enough.C.She is satisfied with it.3.What did the woman do last Saturday?A.She flew to Atlanta.B.She attended a conference.C.She stayed at home.4.Where does this conversation talk place?A.In a bus station.B. In the elevator.C. In the kitchen.5.Why does the man want the woman to move?A.The seat next to his is empty.B.He wants to see the film clearly.C.He wants to sit with his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
原创--2020年高中英语 外刊时文新闻阅读理解四篇-4(附详答)
2020年高中英语外刊时文新闻阅读理解四篇Passage 1 美国因黑人死亡引发的抗议示威It's been a week since 46-year-old balck George Floyd died after pleading he couldn't breathe as a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck. The four officers involved were fired and Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on the man's neck, was charged(控告) with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. In the days since Floyd's death, thousands poured onto the country's streets to protest the killing and those who died before Floyd as a result of police brutality.The demonstrations(示威游行) began in Minneapolis and spread like wildfire across the US -- Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Miami, New York City and Chicago all saw crowds demonstrating. Many protests were peaceful, with people holding "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe" signs, shouting loudly and armed with face masks for protection against coronavirus(新冠病毒). But some groups turned violent over the weekend, setting fires to buildings and police cars, breaking through windows of businesses, looting(抢劫) and fighting with police forces. Police responded forcefully, shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowds and arresting hundreds throughout the countries. In New York City, a police vehicle was seen driving through a crowd of protesters. In Atlanta, two officers were fired after their violent arrest of two college students was caught on video. It's still unclear what the coming days will look like.To help control the violence, at least 40 cities lawfully established curfews(宵禁) and more than a dozen governors organized National Guard army. In the nation's capital, a similar scene. Just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, armed officers and protesters remained in a standoff in downtown Washington as crowds threw water bottles at police and police responded with flash bangs and pepper spray. In New York, a group of protesters remained in Manhattan as night fell, facing off with police after several fires were set and some stores were looted. Officials in several cities have warned that those who are looting stores and creating scenes of chaos1 What does the underlined word “brutality” mean in paragraph 1 ?A thoughtful assistanceB long working hoursC violent treatment or behaviorD breaking local laws2 What can we learn from paragraph 2 ?A There were wildfires in many cities across the US.B Police used forceful measures trying to control the situation.C All protestors in the US were peacefully holding signs.D The protests will end in a few days.3 What is true about protesters in the US ?A They will be killed during curfews.B They fought against police in Washington.C They stopped protesting after night fall in New York.D They looted stores to protest Floyd's death.4 Which can be the best title of this passage ?A Protestors are under controlB George Floyd’s deathC Police commit violent behaviorD Protests spread like wildfirePassage 2 印度男子步行千里归家Rajesh Chouhan had walked 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. The 26-year-old migrant worker(外来务工者) was in the heart of India and only halfway home. When India announced its nationwide lockdown on March 24 to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒). Overnight, many like Chouhan were stranded without jobs, food or savings. They had to figure out ways to leave the cities. With no way to survive in the cities, and India's vast railway network mostly shut down, many made the extraordinary decision to walk thousands of miles back to their families.Normally Chouhan pays 300 rupees ($4) for the 48-hour trip home in the lowest train carriage, but during the pandemic(大流行病) that price rose to 1,200 rupees ($15.90). State police were assigned to sell tickets and keep order at police stations packed with travelers desperate to get home. Police in Bengalore said they used sticks to clear the crowds when sales for the day ended. "We were beaten many times. Just because we are poor, doesn't mean we can't feel pain," says Chouhan. After spending five days outside a police station trying to get a ticket, Chouhan and his fellow villagers decided to walk. They didn't dare tell their families. Many didn't make it. In one incident, 16 laborers were run over by a freight train as they slept on rail tracks. Roadside accidents took the lives of others. Some died from exhaustion, dehydration(脱水) or hunger. Those picked up by police were often sent back to the cities they had tried to leave. Chouhan knew the risks. But on May 12, he decided to challenge India's strict lockdown laws and begin the 1,250-mile (2,000-kilometer) walk to his village in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.He'd hoped to hitchhike much of the way, but with police checking trucks for stowaways(偷渡者), drivers were demanding fees beyond Chouhan's budget. For 10 days, he'd have to avoid police check points, survive on tea and biscuits, and walk on aching feet. "I don't think I can forget this journey through my life," he says. "It'll always carry memories of sadness and anxiety."1 What does the underlined words “were stranded” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A be hiredB be hurtC unable to leaveD unable to live2 Why did Chouhan and other villagers decide to walk home ?A Because the price of tickets were too high.B Because they tried to get train tickets in vain.C Because they were beaten by police.D Because the a five-day sale of tickets ended.3 What can we guess about the risks of Chouhan’s journey home ?A He may have lost his money during his walking.B He would have died if he had taken a train.C Police will sent him home if he wishes.D Perhaps he can’t get enough food and drink.4 What can we know about Chouhan ?A He was caught by police amid his journey.B He helped his fellow villagers to get home.C He was impressed by the journey.D He won’t go to cities for jobs.Passage 3 受疫情影响的泰国旅游业With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. As of now, those with Thailand in mind will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags. "It is still dependent on the outbreak situation, but I think at the earliest, we may see the return of tourists could be the fourth quarter of this year," Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said.And even then, he says, there will likely be restrictions on who can visit and where they can go. "We are not going to open all at once," he adds. "We are still on high alert, we just can't let our guards down yet. We have to look at the country of origin (of the travelers) to see if their situation has truly improved. And lastly, we have to see whether our own business operators are ready to receive tourists under the 'new normal'." Basically, a country will open borders with destinations that also have their coronavirus(新冠病毒) situation under control. Once Thailand does open to international tourists, they'll likely only be able to visit certain spots, says Yuthasak. "We have studied a possibility of offering special long-stay packages in isolated and closed areas where health monitoring can be easily controlled -- for example, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui. This will be beneficial for both tourists and local residents, since this is almost a kind of quarantine(隔离)." Yuthasak says they're finishing up a framework to restart tourism, but baby steps are needed to relight international tourism. "The next step is bilateral agreements between countries," he says. "Thailand's good standing in the face of the crisis with China, along with strong demand, make it a logical short-term solution for overseas tourism to return to the Kingdom." For now, Thailand isn't taking any chances and the country's borders are firmly shut.1 When will Thailand reopen to tourists according to Yuthasak Supasorn ?A We don’t know yet.B Maybe in two months.C Perhaps about in October.D At the end of this year.2 How will the Thailand government decide who can visit ?A They will ask where the tourists will go.B They will send guards to follow the tourists.C They will ask business operators to decide.D They will check where the tourists come form.3 What will happen when Thailand reopen to international tourists ?A Tourists can’t visit spots as many as they like.B Tourists will stay in isolated and closed areas.C Tourists will get food and drink form government.D Tourists can’t stay long in Thailand.4 What can be the title of this passage ?A Come and visit Thailand.B Thailand isn’t reopening yet.C Thailand’s tourism is back to life.D Why tourists like Thailand.Passage 4 美国面临的树木危机If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer's record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit(华氏度), according to a recent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking. A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. If we continue on this path, "cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally more unhealthy for inhabitants," said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development."We see the tree cover being changed, which means when we look at the photographs, what was there is now replaced with a parking lot or a building," Nowak said. "Every time we put a road down, we put a building and we cut a tree or add a tree, it not only affects that site, it affects the region." The study placed a value on tree loss based on trees' role in air pollution removal and energy conservation.Nowak says there's a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergies or large falling branches in storms, "and people don't like sweeping leaves." But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive. Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt(沥青). "A lot of our native trees can't actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate," explains Greg Levine, co-executive director for Trees Atlanta. "That's why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren't natural anymore."Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property. "We think we pay for our house, and so we must maintain it. But because we don't pay for nature, we don't need to. And that's not necessarily1 Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures” ?A To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B To introduce the topic.C To tell trees are helpful.D To explain the reason of tree loss.2 How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak ?A Improve climate to let trees grow.B Prevent fires form damaging trees.C Develop cities in reasonable ways.D Decrease insects in citites.3 Why forests in cities need our help ?A Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.B Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.D Because humans want to plant more trees.4 What is the purpose of this passage ?A Describe the importance of trees in cities.B Show the number of trees in the US is declining.C Ask people to plant trees with the author.D Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.1. C. 根据句意：在弗洛伊德死后的几天里，成千上万的人涌上街头，抗议警察的___导致的杀戮和在弗洛伊德之前死亡的人。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
Journalists on the frontline在疫情面前媒体人奋战前线尽显责任与担当"I do hope that by writing about their stories,I’m helping things change for the better.”Li Xueqing,a China Daily journalist,based in New York CityThey’re neither medical workers in close contact with the novel coronavirus nor government officials who receive the latest updates of the situation–yet they’re keeping us informed of the development of the epidemic.They are the media,and their eyes are far-seeing.Zhu Xingxin is one such member of the media:a photographer with China Daily.He visited Tongji Hospital affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan on Feb3to report on the lives of medical workers.Before entering the isolation ward(隔离病房),Zhu had to put on protective gear (装备)like the doctors:a protective suit,a surgical mask,goggles(护目镜), disposable(一次性的)gloves and shoe covers.He described it as“stuffy(闷热的)”with all the layers on.“I felt anoxic(缺氧的)under the masks,”he wrote on China Daily.“So I lowered my voice and slowed down my motions,trying to make myself feel better.”The eyes of the media are not just here to see,but also to scrutinize.On Feb9,for example,a bus in Wuhan carrying severely ill patients was caught in traffic with no one guiding them and no hospitals claiming them.The incident was witnessed by Global Times journalists and was soon reported online.It ended with all the patients being properly settled in hospitals and officials in charge being held responsible.But it’s possible that without journalists this incident would never have been exposed.Li Xueqing,a China Daily journalist,based in New York City,is also aware of the media’s role as a watchdog(监督者).She wrote a story last month about a group of Wuhan University alumni(校友)in New York City who donated medical equipment to hospitals in Wuhan.She was impressed by how they managed to collect such a large amount of supplies and build an international shipping pathway in such a short time.Yet she was also disturbed by how all the complex(繁复的)paperwork and bureaucratic(官僚主义的)procedures added to their already heavy workload.“I do hope that by writing about their stories,I’m helping things change for the better,”said Li.Indeed,the media is like a pair of eyes watching out for us as they report on the world’s most important news.（选自Reuters）1.By describing Zhu Xingxin’s experience in Wuhan,the author intends to show_______.A.what journalists should pay attention to while workingB.how medical workers fight against the virusC.the efforts journalists make to report on the frontlineD.the importance of the media in fighting the epidemic2.What does the underlined word“scrutinize”in Paragraph4probably mean?A.move somebodyB.discover potential dangersC.make reference to somethingD.examine closely3.What happened after Global Times journalists reported what they had witnessed on Feb9?A.All the patients received proper treatment.B.The officials apologized for what had happened.C.The journalists were warned by the officials.D.The patients received donations from overseas.4.How does Li Xueqing hope to improve the alumni’s donation process?A.Making shipping methods more convenient.B.Simplifying paperwork and procedures.C.Creating more professional quality tests.D.Reducing the heavy workloads of medical workers fighting the virus.5.Why does the author compare media employees to eyes?A.They usually have sharp insights.B.They enable us to better see what happens.C.They help to change the world for the better.D.They allow people to focus on recent events.译文：“我确实希望通过写有关他们的故事，来帮助事情变得更好。
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十二) 【“共同战‘疫’”专题】(医者仁心,含答案)
“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十二) Passage1[完形填空]特殊时期的海外华人：生活依然如常词数295 建议阅读时间4分钟What’s it like overseas?With fear of COVID-19 spreading worldwide, a number of countries have issued travel 1 against citizens and residents of China. But what about those who are 2 there? Have their lives been affected by the epidemic?Not much has changed, according to Mu Yesha, 32, who lives in Valencia, the third largest city in Spain. “Apart from the fact that all the masks are 3 in the city and our neighbors would kindly 4 how we’re doing every once in a while, things are pretty much the same,” she said.Wu Yangfan, 30, who has been staying in Malaysia since the disease started, did noticelandlord (房东) would ask where he came from. Fellow guests from other countries would alsothan 14 days ago, people would let their guards down. “It’s only 9 that they pay more attention to me, but not to a(n) 10 that makes me uncomfortable,” said Wu.Many governments are also making efforts to 11 possible racism. According to Wu Yongjun, 51, a Chinese-Canadian living in Vancouver, there are 12 four confirmed patients in the city, but the local government didn’t 13 the patients so they and theirshe said.There is 16 pretty interesting though. These overseas Chinese people actually said that a majority of the 17 they felt came from their countrymen – who would, for example, avoid each other on the street – 18 from local people.stop 20 about ourselves.1. A.questions B.bans C.habits D.practices2. A.yet B.ever C.never D.already3. A. brought out B.set out C.sold out D.worn out4. A.notice B.excuse C.check D.letter5. A.attitude B.system C.standard D.principle6. A.In brief B.For example C.On purpose D.At most7. A.previous B.reliable C.reasonable D.responsible8. A.explained B.exposed C.reflected D.proved9. A.guilty B.sudden C.natural D.artificial10. A.extent B.range C.amount D.number11. A.cover B.create C.contain D.contrast12. A.perfectly B.apparently tely D.currently13. A.forecast B.identify C.understand D.agree14. A. needn’t B.shouldn’t C.mustn’t D.wouldn't15. A.considerate B.sensitive C.humorous D.important16. A.nothing B.anything C.everything D.something17. A.warmth B.separation C.discrimination D.conscience18. A.except for B.rather than C.in addition D.as for19. A.Since B.Until C.After D.So20. A.panicking B.questioning C.knowing D.learning Passage2[语法填空]为什么面对灾难时人会变得更团结？词数285 建议阅读时间5分钟United through tough timesFacing the threat of COVID-19, the people may come to feel closer. Support and encouragement from all sides have shown how united people can be in a crisis. But why? In other words, how does disaster bring people together?According to Scientific American, such a positive social response is due 1. natural human connections necessary for our collective survival as a species.As social animals, the protective nature of our relationships has allowed our species to thrive (繁荣).When facing rough times, it helps remind us of a basic 2. (true): our common humanity. Understanding our shared vulnerability (脆弱) – life makes no promises – may be 3. (frighten), but it can inspire kindness, connection, and 4. desire to stand together and support each other. Such fears may also be an opportunity to experience the most beautiful aspects of life: social connection and love.This phenomenon also has a 5. (basic) in evolutionary psychology. Our ancestors were social animals. In the process of evolution, we need to cooperate to resist external (外部的) threats in order to survive. 6. , the entire ethnic (种族的) group may die. That’s how the psychological mechanism (机制) of group identity is 7. (form). According to Psychology Today, it finds that when group threats occur, such as natural disasters, previous resentments or dissatisfaction will weaken or even disappear, and the group identity of individuals will increase, 8. (lead) to more beneficial behaviors.In addition, the arrival of group threats has made groups a community of interests.If one day an alien species 9. (attack) Earth, the world would unite against common 10. (enemy) and international disputes and regional frictions may be set aside.Passage3致敬奋战一线的医护人员。
2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四)(含答案)
2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四)(含答案)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四) Passage1妙哉！大学生首创文言文编程。
词数 310 建议阅读时间 5分钟World's First Classical Chinese Programming LanguageAlthough programming languages vary informs and rules, the keywords used forThe International Data Corporation(IDC) estimates however that nearly halfdevelopers come from the Asia-Pacificregion.China and India alone account for about one third of the world’s total developer population.In an attempt to add some diversity to the range of available programming languages, Carnegie Mellon University computer science major Lingdong Huang has developed ‘Wenyan-Lang,’ a progr amming language based on Chinese hanzi characters and the wenyan classical Chinese grammar system.Huang did not simply replace the English characters with Chinese hanzi, instead he applied NLP techniques to convert (转变) classical Chinese grammar to JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.He has open sourced the wenyan-lang project on GitHub, where it received a staggering (令人难以相信的)11,900 stars in a week or so.A fan of classic Chinese literature, Huang came up with the idea of programming in Chinese in order to shed light on the beauty of wenyan and to inherit (继承) the historical imprint left by generations of eminent (非凡的) figures in Chinese history.But most importantly, Huang believes the goal of communication is to go beyond the limits of language: “My project still has a lot of room for improvement, but my desire for communication is as strong as some of the historical figures.”Huang says programming punctuation and line breaks can be removed without affecting the output.Considering the difficulty converting between classical Chinese and other programming languages, he has provided a “cheat sheet” with tips and conversion rules.Huang has also included a renderer that can display the program in a manner that resembles (像)pages from ancient books and can parse the resultant SVG file back to the original program.The Wenyan-Lan project is available on GitHub. Passage2关爱败血症患者，这项实验不简单。
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“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四) Passage1妙哉！大学生首创文言文编程。
词数310 建议阅读时间5分钟World's First Classical Chinese Programming LanguageAlthough programming vary forms andrules, the keywords used for almost all of them are inEnglish.The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimateshowever that nearly half of the world’s 22.3 millionsoftware developers come from the Asia-Pacific region.China and India alone account for about one third of the world’s total developer population.In an attempt to add some diversity to the range of available programming languages, Carnegie Mellon University computer science major Lingdong Huang has developed ‘Wenyan-Lang,’ a programming language based on Chinese hanzi characters and the wenyan classical Chinese grammar system.Huang did not simply replace the English characters with Chinese hanzi, instead he applied NLP techniques to convert (转变) classical Chinese grammar to JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.He has open sourced the wenyan-lang project on GitHub, where it received a staggering (令人难以相信的)11,900 stars in a week or so.A fan of classic Chinese literature, Huang came up with the idea of programming in Chinese in order to shed light on the beauty of wenyan and to inherit (继承) the historical imprint left by generations of eminent (非凡的) figures in Chinese history.But most importantly, Huang believes the goal of communication is to go beyond the limits of language: “My project still has a lot of room for improvement, but my desire for communication is as strong as some of the historical figures.”Huang says programming punctuation and line breaks can be removed without affecting the output.Considering the difficulty converting between classical Chinese and other programming languages, he has provided a “cheat sheet” with tips and conversion rules.Huang has also included a renderer that can display the program in a manner that resembles (像)pages from ancient books and can parse the resultant SVG file back to the original program.The Wenyan-Lan project is available on GitHub.Passage2关爱败血症患者，这项实验不简单。
词数370 建议阅读时间6分钟Shirt senses sepsisSepsis (败血症) is a toxic (中毒的)condition resulting from the spread of infection,which causes 270,000 deaths a year in the US,according to the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention.While scientists and doctors have beentrying to improve the situation, a group of students at Spanish River High in Florida, US, have invented a piece of wearable technology to monitor sepsis in hospital patients.The idea for the project came from their biotechnology teacher, Mary Fish, whose father died from sepsis while in the hospital. “This got me thinking. I want to help the patients with sepsis with a tunic (短上衣) – something the patient could wear that would monitor the symptoms of sepsis,” Fish said. Along with their teacher, the students are currently developing “the sensors (感应器) for the detection of sepsis for the continuous monitoring of a patient,” explained Eesha Shah, a team member.Their challenges also include finding a fabric (布料) that is both comfortable and conductive, and figuring out how to detect sepsis symptoms in a safer way. However, the biggest challenge is that the students cannot test it on humans. “We are not lab-certified (授予实验许可的),” said Brayant Polanco, 16, another team member. So the group is tasked with inventing an artificial system on which to test it.All of the 22 students have a deep passion for science. Lauren Bishop, 17, hopes to study biomedical engineering in college. “This experience will greatly help since it’s truly what biomedical engineering is, an application of the problem-solving techniques of engineering to medicine. Getting this kind of research opportunity in high school will help me for future research projects at the university level,” she said.Senior Daniella Bard, 18, is in awe of (惊叹) her team’s efforts. “If everyone on the team weren’t so committed, this would be near impossible to come true.” Like the rest of the team members, she values the leadership of the teacher who worked tirelessly and brought them all together. “Ms Fish is always looking to help us, and we really appreciate that. I am proud of my team and excited to see the result presented next June,” Bard said.1. What are the students doing to help with sepsis?A. They are creating sensors to help patients detect sepsis symptoms.B. They are designing a system to monitor sepsis patients remotely.C. They are inventing a new medicine to cure sepsis.D. They are working with biotechnology experts to improve current treatments.2. What is the biggest challenge the students faced?A. Making sure the artificial system is safe.B. Finding a suitable fabric for the research.C. Lack of financial support.D. No chances to test it on humans.3. What can we learn from Bard’s words?A. She is grateful for the team’s joint efforts.B. She believes that she could have contributed more to the project.C. She has improved her leadership skills from the experience.D. She is inspired to further study biomedical engineering.Passage3The words “protect animals” appear everywhere in books and on screens, because some animals are even in danger of dying out. But sometimes the reality can be a little different from what people read or watch.About 300 black bears were killed in Florida, the US, in October, 2015. It’s been the first bear hunt in the state since 1994. Local officers explained that the black bear population (族群) had grown to 3,500 and become a menace to local people. In the past two years, bears have hurt at least four people in Florida.Months ago, the Swiss government allowed the locals to kill a wolf. This was because the wolf killed 38 sheep, and it was a great loss to some local farmers. Days ago in China, three old men were caught by the police for killing a serow, a kind of protected animal. They said they killed the animal because it ate the plants they grew.However, these stories don’t always mean that animal protection stops because of human interests especially when it is related to economic development. A man named Zhou Weisen set up a wild animal base in Guilin, Guangxi. He saved over 170 tigers and about 300 bears. His base also offered jobs to local people.“There may never be a standard answer to the question of whether we should give more attention to the environment or human development,” said Robert May, a British expert at Oxford University. “But we shouldn’t put either one to one side, as the future is uncertain.”1.What can we learn from the second and third paragraphs?A.3,500 black bears were killed in Florida.B.The wolf can’t be killed in Switzerland.C.The serow is protected in China.D.Three old Chinese men’s loss was made up for.2.What does the author want to tell us by mentioning Zhou Weisen’s story?A.Protecting animals needs hard work.B.Zhou was good at feeding wild animals.C.Zhou had a good relationship with local people.D.Protecting animals can bring economic development.3.Which of the following might Robert May agree with?A.Humans can kill animals when their interests are harmed.B.We should pay more attention to the future than the present.C.We should consider both the environmental and human interests.D.It’s easy to find proper ways to solve environmental problems.4.What’s the best title of the passage?A.Protecting animals or killing themB.Protecting animalsC.Killing some dangerous animalsD.Difficulties in protecting animalsPassage4完形填空Ring! Ring! Ring! It was early in the morning and I knew who was 1 as I reached for the telephone. I was a new substitute teacher (代课教师) trying to earn enough money to 2 my family. Each morning, I 3 for a call that would take me to a different classroom. The last three classes had all been determined to 4 me and see just how much bad behavior they could get away with (逃脱惩罚). I had responded by being 5 with the students. I didn’t really 6 to go to work that morning, especially since it was my birthday. Still, I answered the phone and 7 the job. My family needed the money and I couldn’t 8 to be picky (挑剔的). As I was driving to work, I 9 to try harder to be the best teacher that I could be.As the class started, the students 10 tried to see what they could get away with. This time, though, I was 11 but fair with them. I did my best to make my lessons 12 . I shared smiles, praised their efforts, and encouraged them to work hard.The results were 13 . My unruly (难以驾驭的) classroom soon 14 . Students were learning and laughing, and I 15 felt like I was doing my job right. I went home feeling 16 in my heart and enjoyed the rest of my birthday with my family.I remembered something that I once read: “Every day is a new opportunity to 17 again. Every day is your birthday.” Every day is a 18 for us to get things right, to live our lives with love and joy, and to make this world a better place. Don’t 19 a single day. Just try to be the best you can be. Never stop 20 .1. A.bothering B.calling C.knocking D.playing2. A.pay B.impress C.support D.provide3. A.waited B.asked C.looked D.headed4. A.please B.test C.persuade D.surprise5. A.patient B.honest C.satisfied D.angry6. A.want B.need C.choose D.hesitate7. A.refused B.received C.took pleted8. A.manage B.pretend C.expect D.afford9. A.agreed B.decided C.appeared D.started10. A.in time B.at last C.at once D.once again11. A.strict B.worried C.mad D.disappointed12. A.clear eful C.fun D.difficult13. A.strange B.funny C.important D.amazing14. A.changed B.divided C.returned D.disappeared15. A.again B.even C.finally D.nearly16. A.confused B.happy C.tired D.upset17. A.check B.settle C.discover D.begin18. A.chance B.choice C.risk D.goal19. A.spend B.forget C.waste D.save20. A.learning B.trying C.asking D.thinking本期答案：“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(四) Passage1 妙哉！大学生首创文言文编程。