2020中考时文阅读——英国脱欧闹剧
湖北省武汉市2020年中考英语汇编：阅读理解专题
阅读理解专题三、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面三篇材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AWang Xingyue, 14, Shnaghai: I don’t think we should set off firecrackers during holidays. It is really noisy. Some people set them off at midnight. People nearby can’t sleep well. It also creates air pollution and lots of rubbish. So I think there is no need to set them off anymore during holidays.Liu Ran, I4, Shangdong: Setting off firecrackers is a tradition during Chinese festivals. People set them off to celebrate or wish a happy new year. This is very important in our lives. It reminds us of the invention of gunpowder in ancient China. We can’t give it up.Lin Yisong, 15, Zhejiang: I think we should control firecrackers. During holidays, the government could tell people to gather in one place. They can set off firecrackers and others can watch. It is safer to do this and people can still enjoy their holiday tradition.Li Qiang, 14, Jiangsu: I think we can improve firecrackers. The firecrackers we use now are dangerous. That’s why we can’t set them off freely. But if we can make them safer and better for the air. We wouldn’t have to give them up.Zhang Qi, 14, Hubei: Firecrackers are dangerous and bad for the air. I think we can use something else to replace them. For example, we can use LED firework instead. They are beautiful and safe. Even kids can play with them.31. How many provinces (cities) are these teenagers from?A. Three.B. Two.C. Five.D. Four.32. What are the teenagers discussing?A. Whether we should set off firecrackers.B. Ways to set off firecrackers.C. What traditions we have for holidays.D. How to improve firecrackers.33. What problems does setting off firecrackers cause?a. It is noisy.b. It creates air pollution.c. It wastes electricity.d. It creates rubbishA. abcB. abdC. acdD. bed34. Who most strongly agreed that people should still set off firecrackers?A. Wang Xingyue.B. Liu Ran.C. Li QiangD. Zhang Qi.35. What suggestions does Li Qiang give?A. Setting off firecrackers in certain places.B. Never setting off firecrackers.C. Using LED fireworks instead of real ones.D. Improving firecrackers actively.【文章大意】本文介绍了“过年要不要燃放烟花爆竹”。
高中英语时文阅读
时文阅读目录外刊话题：英国成首选留学目的地文本难度：★☆☆☆☆话题难度：★☆☆☆☆UK top destination for studyFor the first time, the UK has overtaken the US as the preferred overseas study destination for Chinese students, a report released Sunday showed.In the survey for the annual Report on Chinese Students' Overseas Study, the UK was preferred by 42% of respondents, up by 1 percentage point from last year.Study in the US was preferred by 37% of respondents, down by 6 percentage points. Australia and Canada, both at 16%, tied as the third most popular destinations for overseas study, followed by Japan, Germany and Singapore.The report attributed the shift in students' preferences from the US to the UK to tense Sino-US(中美间的) relations in the past two years and the UK's advantages, such as the reopening of the Post Study Work Visa and quicker graduation requirements.重点单词1. destination [ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn] n.目的地，终点，景点2. overtake [ˌəʊvəˈteɪk] vt. 赶上3.release [rɪˈliːs] v.释放；公开4.survey [sə:'vei] v.调查5. percentage [pəˈsentɪdʒ] n.百分比6. respondent [rɪˈspɒndənt] n.调查对象7. attribute to 把……归因于8. shift [ʃift] n. 交换，变化 v. 更替，移外刊话题：威尔士的中学生要开始学汉语了文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★☆☆☆Mandarin Taught in Welsh Secondary SchoolsMandarin could be taught in Welsh secondary schools to raise Wales' international profile.The Welsh Government wants to establish the country as a visitor destination for Chinese people as part of its new strategy to boost trade. It is also looking to have a "Wales in Germany" themed year in 2021, and have an increased presence in EU countries.International relations minister Eluned Morgan said she wanted to sell Wales to the world. After Brexit, ministers want "to ensure that the European Union remains our strongest partner" as well as developing markets elsewhere. Its goal is a 5% increase in exports.To make that happen, the Welsh Government has launched a new international strategy to focus on three areas —cyber-security, compound semi-conductors, and creative industries — chosen in part for their "resilience to Brexit" and because of their "global recognition as areas of excellence".重点单词1. profile [ˈprəʊfaɪl] n. 侧面；轮廓；形象2. establish [ɪˈstæblɪʃ] vt.建立，创立；确立3. strategy ['strætidʒi] n. 战略，策略4. boost [buːst] vt. 促进5. themed [θiːmd] adj. 以……为主题的6. presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在；出席7. Brexit 英国脱欧（该词是Britain exiting from the EU的戏谑说法）8. launch [lɔːntʃ] v. 发射（导弹、火箭等）；发起，发动9. cyber-security 网络安全10. compound semi-conductor 复合半导体11. resilience [rɪˈzɪliəns] n.适应力；恢复力12. global ['gləubəl] adj. 全球性的，全世界的，球状的，全局的13. excellence ['eksələns] n. 优秀，卓越，优点14.recognition [ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn] n. 认出，承认，感知，知识外刊话题：长时间的日晒会削弱脑力文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Sunshine Could Diminish Brain PowerThose tempted to set up office in the garden as temperatures soar should think twice or put a hat on. New study shows that sunshine could diminish brain power, making it harder to make the right judgments.Working in hot temperatures is already known to cause hyperthermia – a rise in body temperature – which can cause physical exhaustion. But now scientists say prolonged exposure of the head to the sun also affects the brain's ability to function properly.A study by university teams in Denmark and Greece said workers could be damaging their brains by working in hot, sunny conditions.Eight healthy, active males aged between 27 and 41 took part in the research. The brain function test consisted of four different computer-based maths and logic tasks that relied on precise calculations. Four heat lamps were positioned to radiate either on the lower body or the back, side and top of their heads.Professor Lars Nybo, of the department of nutrition, exercise and sports at the University of Copenhagen, said: "This study provides evidence that direct exposure to sunlight – especially to the head –impairs motor and cognitive performance."The decline in motor and cognitive performance was observed at 38.5 degrees. Researchers said those exposed to sunlight for long periods should cover their heads. Dips in mental performance caused by sunshine could also mean drivers were more likely to make mistakes on the road.重点单词1. tempt [tempt] vt. 诱惑；冒…的风险2. diminish [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ] vt. 减少3. judgement ['dʒʌdʒmənt] n. 判断4. exhaustion [ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən] n.枯竭；耗尽5. prolonged [prəˈlɒŋd] adj. 延长的6. exposure [ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)] n. 暴露；曝光7. function [ˈfʌŋkʃn] vi. 运行8. consist of 由…组成；由…构成9. precise [prɪˈsaɪs] adj.精确的；明确的10. radiate [ˈreɪdieɪt] vt. 发射11. impair [ɪmˈpeə(r)] vt. 损害外刊话题：不要戴着口罩做运动!文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Don’t Exercise With A MaskThe coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association announced it was delaying the start of the football season. Two months later it was revealed that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be postponed until the summer of 2021 – the first postponement in modern Olympic history.Sporting administrators are only now exploring ways to enable a return to training and competition at both professional and amateur levels. In the absence of a vaccine, though, there are several challenges. One of them is around breathing.When playing sport, breathing is faster and harder than at rest, which increases the risk of passing the disease on. As a result, premier league football is considering introducing face masks. Others may follow suit.Yet a mask makes it harder to inhale the quantity of air needed to perform at the highest levels. We know that wearing a surgical mask can increase the resistance to airflow. Exercise invariably leads to faster and harder breaths, so wearing a mask during exercise places a further strain on airflow.When we do heavy exercise, our muscles produce lactic acid, which causes that burning sensation. It is then converted to carbon dioxide and exhaled. But what happens if the carbon dioxide is trapped by the mask? As you move from moderate to heavy exercise, you may be re-breathing carbon dioxide, which can reduce cognitive function and increase breathing rate.There may also be less oxygen in the recycled air, which could imitate exercising at higher altitudes. So it is important we gain a better understanding of the limitations of heavy exercise with a face mask.重点单词1.reveal [rɪˈviːl] vt. 显示；透露；揭露2.postpone [pəˈspəʊn] vt.延期3.professional [prəˈfeʃənl] adj.职业的4.amateur [ˈæmətə(r)] adj. 业余的5.vaccine [ˈvæksiːn] n.疫苗6.premier [ˈpremiə(r)] adj. 首要的7.inhale [ɪnˈheɪl] vt. 吸入8.surgical [ˈsɜːdʒɪkl] adj. 外科的9.resistance [rɪˈzɪstəns] n. 阻力；抵抗10. altitude [ˈæltɪtjuːd] n. 高地；海拔Day 5外刊话题：抖音从迪士尼挖高管来做CEO了文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Mayer Became CEO of TikTokTeenagers may not know the name Kevin Mayer, but he's about to play an outsize role in their lives.The longtime veteran of the Walt Disney Company just became the CEO of TikTok（抖音）. In doing so, Mayer will take the reins of an app whose bedazzling hold over Gen Z has made it one of the most influential, albeit controversial, platforms of the COVID-19 era.Mayer has been with Disney since the early 1990s—minus a stint as the CEO of (花花公子) and other ventures—and he's helped shepherd along the acquisition of some of its most consequential brands, including Pixar（皮克斯）, Marvel（漫威）, and Lucasfilm（卢卡斯影业）.Mayer's departure from Disney may not be a surprise, but his move to TikTok is unexpected. The app, owned by China-based ByteDance, is at a crucial moment in its short history—seeing enormous growth during the pandemic lockdowns but facing increasing criticism over its data-collection practices, particularly as they relate to its young users. As it rises in influence, the company will surely face a growing drumbeat of intense media and regulatory scrutiny.In contrast, Disney has never been more vulnerable, with the coronavirus pandemic having ravaged nearly all of its core business units, from the shuttering of theme parks and movie theaters to ongoing interruptions to its production schedules. Mayer, whatever else is motivating the move, is jumping ship at an opportune time.According to The New York Times, Mayer will be replaced by Rebecca Campbell, a rising star at the company who most recently served as president of Disneyland.重点单词1.veteran [ˈvetərən] n. 老手；有经验的人2.rein [reɪn] n.缰绳；驾驭；统治3.influential [ˌɪnfluˈenʃl] adj. 有影响4.controversial [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl] adj. 有争议的5.venture [ˈventʃə(r)] n. 企业6.departure [dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)] n. 离开7.pandemic [pænˈdemɪk] adj.（疾病）流行的8.scrutiny [ˈskruːtəni] n. 详细审查；监视9.ravage [ˈrævɪdʒ] vt.毁坏；破坏10.interruptio n [ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn] n. 中断；干扰11.opportune [ˈɒpətjuːn] adj. 适当的；恰好的Day 6外刊话题：狗也和人一样有青春期烦恼文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Dogs Have Adolescence TooPerhaps you've had to put up with a moody, uncooperative teenager. You may well have been one yourself. A new study suggests that dogs go through a similar phase of stubbornness and disobedience when they hit puberty at about eight months old.Looking at the behaviour of a total of 378 canines, researchers found that the animals were more obedient and more responsive either side of that eight-month mark –but only when it came to their owners, not to less familiar trainers.So not only do dogs appear to have a difficult adolescence just like we do, they also share the frustration that we often feel towards our parents or caregivers when we hit our teenage years. That has big implications for long-term canine care and sheltering."This is a very important time in a dog's life," says animal behaviour researcher Lucy Asher, from Newcastle University in the UK. "This is when dogs are often rehomed because they are no longer a cute little puppy and suddenly, their owners find they are more challenging and they can no longer control them or train them." "But as with human teenage children, owners need to be aware that their dog is going through a phase and it will pass."In one experiment with 93 Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and their cross breeds, the pooches at eight months old were found to take longer and be more reluctant to respond to a 'sit' command given by their caregiver than they were when just five months old. The eight-month-olds didn't show the same obstinancy when the command was given by a stranger, though.重点单词1.puberty [ˈpjuːbəti] n. 青春期2.behaviour [bɪˈheɪvjə(r)] n. 行为；习性（=behavior）3.obedient [ə'bi:djənt] adj.服从的，顺从的4.frustration [frʌˈstreɪʃn] n.挫折5.implication [ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn] n. 含义；暗示; 影响6.challenging ['tʃælindʒiŋ] adj. 挑战的7.reluctant [rɪˈlʌktənt] adj. 不情愿的；勉强的mand [kə'mɑ:nd] n. 命令，指挥，控制Day 7外刊话题：5G来了，自动驾驶汽车的时代还会远吗?文本难度：★★★★☆话题难度：★★★★☆5G Ushering Self-driving VehiclesCars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming hazards, scientists claim.The ultra-fast mobile internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or other dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to help usher in the generation of self-driving vehicles.Experts at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today.They predict the number of road traffic accidents —which according to the World Health Organisation account for more than 1.3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year — will drop drastically as a result.Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: 'To have a better idea of what the future will look like, think of having Tesla-like cars that not only use sensors to scan what's around them, they can also talk to each other and exchange safety-related information about their surroundings over an area that covers several square miles.重点单词municate [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] v.交流，沟通2.hazard [ˈhæzəd] n. 危险3.claim [kleim] v. 声称4.transmission [trænzˈmɪʃn] n. 传递；传送5.manufacturer [ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)] n. 制造商6.vehicle [ˈviːəkl] n.车辆；交通工具her [ˈʌʃə(r)] vt. 引导8.automated [ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd] adj. 自动化的9.manual [ˈmænjuəl] adj.手控的10.sensor [ˈsensə(r)] n. 传感器11.square [skweə(r)] adj. 平方的；正方形的Day 8外刊话题：春天提早到来了,但这并不是个好消息文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Early Arrival of Springtime Warmth,Good or Bad?Across much of the United States, a warming climate has advanced the arrival of spring. This year is no exception. In parts of the Southeast, spring has arrived weeks earlier than normal and may turn out to be the warmest spring on record.Apple blossoms in March and an earlier start to picnic season may seem harmless and even welcome. But the early arrival of springtime warmth has many downsides for the natural world and for humans.Rising temperatures in the springtime signal plants and animals to come alive. Across the United States and worldwide, climate change is steadily disrupting the arrival and interactions of leaf buds, cherry blossoms, insects and more.Records managed by the USA National Phenology Network and other organizations prove that spring has accelerated over the long term. For example, the common yellow trout lily blooms nearly a week earlier in the Appalachian Mountain region than it did 100 years ago.Blueberries in Massachusetts flower three to four weeks earlier than in the mid-1800s. And over a recent 12-year period, over half of 48 migratory bird species studied arrived at their breeding grounds up to nine daysearlier than previously.Warmer spring temperatures have also led beetles, moths and butterflies to emerge earlier than in recent years. Similarly, hibernating species like frogs and bears emerge from hibernation earlier in warm springs.All species don't respond to warming the same way. When species that depend on one another —such as pollinating insects and plants seeking pollination —don't respond similarly to changing conditions, populations suffer.重点单词1.advance [ədˈvɑːns] vt. 将……提前2.downside [ˈdaʊnsaɪd] n. 负面，缺点3.disrupt [dɪsˈrʌpt] v. 破坏；使中断4.accelerate [əkˈseləreɪt] v. 加快；增速5.region [ˈriːdʒən] n. 地区；范围6.migratory [ˈmaɪɡrətri] adj. 迁移7.previously [ˈpriːviəsli] adv. 以前8.hibernate [ˈhaɪbəneɪt] vi.（动物）冬眠Day 9外刊话题：神奇的新科技——用影子发电文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★A Shadow-Effect Energy GeneratorIt sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but the newly revealed Shadow-Effect Energy Generator (SEG) is a real prototype device. The fascinating concept could help us to transform the way renewable energy is generated indoors.The SEG uses the contrast between darkness and light to produce electricity. It's made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon wafer (硅片), placed on top of a flexible plastic base.Whereas shadows are usually a problem for renewable solar energy production, here they're actually harnessed to keep on generating power. The technology — which is cheaper to produce than a typical solar cell, according to its developers —produces small amounts of power and could be used in mobile gadgets, for example."Shadows are omnipresent, and we often take them for granted," says materials scientist Tan SweeChing, from the National University of Singapore (NUS). "In conventional photovoltaic or optoelectronic applications where a steady source of light is used to power devices, the presence of shadows is undesirable, since it degrades the performance of devices."In this work, we capitalised on the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of power. The contrast in illumination induces a voltage difference between the shadow and illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in the presence of shadows is unprecedented."重点词汇1.prototype [ˈprəʊtətaɪp] n. 原型；模型2.contrast [ˈkɒntrɑːst] n. 明显的差异，对比3.whereas [ˌweərˈæz] conj. 然而4.harness [ˈhɑːnɪs] v. 利用5.gadget [ˈɡædʒɪt] n. 小配件6.voltage [ˈvəʊltɪdʒ] n. [电] 电压7.illuminated [ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd] adj. 照亮的8.current [ˈkʌrənt] n.（水，气，电）流9.novel [ˈnɒvl] adj. 新奇的10.presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在11.unprecedented [ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd] adj. 空前的；无前例的Day 10外刊话题：做这4件事有助于提高自身免疫力文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★Four Things to Improve Immune SystemThere is an exception to the general rule that supplements won't really help prevent illness, and that's vitamin D (in moderate doses). Research has shown that the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off viruses —while it won't protect you from getting the virus if you're exposed, it could reduce the severity of the illness and help make recovery easier.You can get vitamin D naturally through sunlight. It's also found in some foods, including fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, and in small amounts in beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.One of the most evidence-supported ways to stay healthy also happens to be free —getting enough sleep. That means 7-9 hours each night for most people, according to Harvard Health. While you're asleep, your body uses that time to do critical recovery and repair of essentialfunctions, including your immune system. Just one night of poor sleep can reduce your immune cells by as much as 70%, research shows.Exercise can keep your body functioning well, since research shows that it reduces inflammation and supports infection-fighting cells. If you're working from home or staying out of the gym, there are plenty of ways to still get your sweat on —body movements like burpees, lunges, push-ups and more can give you a quick full-body workout with no equipment.As an added bonus, endorphins (内啡肽) from exercise also reduce stress. Stress can also make a big difference for your immune system, particularly when there are alarming or uncertain events happening in the world around you. Yes, this means managing fears —good strategies include taking breaks from social media and relying on trustworthy media sources for information, both of which can help you avoid panic and misinformation.How you choose to relax will vary from person to person, whether that's taking a walk outside, curling up with a favorite book, or taking time to meditate or practice yoga or another soothing habit each day.重点单词1.supplement [ˈsʌplɪmənt] n. 补品2.severity [sɪˈverəti] n.严重3.essential [ɪˈsenʃl] adj. 基本的；必要的4.inflammation [ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn] n. 炎症; 发炎5.infection [ɪnˈfekʃn] n.感染；传染6.particularly [pəˈtɪkjələli] adv. 特别地7.trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜːði] adj. 可靠的8.vary [ˈveri] v. 变化。
高中英语时文阅读
时文阅读目录外刊话题：英国成首选留学目的地文本难度：★☆☆☆☆话题难度：★☆☆☆☆UK top destination for studyFor the first time, the UK has overtaken the US as the preferred overseas study destination for Chinese students, a report released Sunday showed.In the survey for the annual Report on Chinese Students' Overseas Study, the UK was preferred by 42% of respondents, up by 1 percentage point from last year.Study in the US was preferred by 37% of respondents, down by 6 percentage points. Australia and Canada, both at 16%, tied as the third most popular destinations for overseas study, followed by Japan, Germany and Singapore.The report attributed the shift in students' preferences from the US to the UK to tense Sino-US(中美间的) relations in the past two years and the UK's advantages, such as the reopening of the Post Study Work Visa and quicker graduation requirements.重点单词1. destination [ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn] n.目的地，终点，景点2. overtake [ˌəʊvəˈteɪk] vt. 赶上3.release [rɪˈliːs] v.释放；公开4.survey [sə:'vei] v.调查5. percentage [pəˈsentɪdʒ] n.百分比6. respondent [rɪˈspɒndənt] n.调查对象7. attribute to 把……归因于8. shift [ʃift] n. 交换，变化 v. 更替，移外刊话题：威尔士的中学生要开始学汉语了文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★☆☆☆Mandarin Taught in Welsh Secondary SchoolsMandarin could be taught in Welsh secondary schools to raise Wales' international profile.The Welsh Government wants to establish the country as a visitor destination for Chinese people as part of its new strategy to boost trade. It is also looking to have a "Wales in Germany" themed year in 2021, and have an increased presence in EU countries.International relations minister Eluned Morgan said she wanted to sell Wales to the world. After Brexit, ministers want "to ensure that the European Union remains our strongest partner" as well as developing markets elsewhere. Its goal is a 5% increase in exports.To make that happen, the Welsh Government has launched a new international strategy to focus on three areas —cyber-security, compound semi-conductors, and creative industries — chosen in part for their "resilience to Brexit" and because of their "global recognition as areas of excellence".重点单词1. profile [ˈprəʊfaɪl] n. 侧面；轮廓；形象2. establish [ɪˈstæblɪʃ] vt.建立，创立；确立3. strategy ['strætidʒi] n. 战略，策略4. boost [buːst] vt. 促进5. themed [θiːmd] adj. 以……为主题的6. presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在；出席7. Brexit 英国脱欧（该词是Britain exiting from the EU的戏谑说法）8. launch [lɔːntʃ] v. 发射（导弹、火箭等）；发起，发动9. cyber-security 网络安全10. compound semi-conductor 复合半导体11. resilience [rɪˈzɪliəns] n.适应力；恢复力12. global ['gləubəl] adj. 全球性的，全世界的，球状的，全局的13. excellence ['eksələns] n. 优秀，卓越，优点14.recognition [ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn] n. 认出，承认，感知，知识外刊话题：长时间的日晒会削弱脑力文本难度：★★☆☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Sunshine Could Diminish Brain PowerThose tempted to set up office in the garden as temperatures soar should think twice or put a hat on. New study shows that sunshine could diminish brain power, making it harder to make the right judgments.Working in hot temperatures is already known to cause hyperthermia – a rise in body temperature – which can cause physical exhaustion. But now scientists say prolonged exposure of the head to the sun also affects the brain's ability to function properly.A study by university teams in Denmark and Greece said workers could be damaging their brains by working in hot, sunny conditions.Eight healthy, active males aged between 27 and 41 took part in the research. The brain function test consisted of four different computer-based maths and logic tasks that relied on precise calculations. Four heat lamps were positioned to radiate either on the lower body or the back, side and top of their heads.Professor Lars Nybo, of the department of nutrition, exercise and sports at the University of Copenhagen, said: "This study provides evidence that direct exposure to sunlight – especially to the head –impairs motor and cognitive performance."The decline in motor and cognitive performance was observed at 38.5 degrees. Researchers said those exposed to sunlight for long periods should cover their heads. Dips in mental performance caused by sunshine could also mean drivers were more likely to make mistakes on the road.重点单词1. tempt [tempt] vt. 诱惑；冒…的风险2. diminish [dɪˈmɪnɪʃ] vt. 减少3. judgement ['dʒʌdʒmənt] n. 判断4. exhaustion [ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən] n.枯竭；耗尽5. prolonged [prəˈlɒŋd] adj. 延长的6. exposure [ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)] n. 暴露；曝光7. function [ˈfʌŋkʃn] vi. 运行8. consist of 由…组成；由…构成9. precise [prɪˈsaɪs] adj.精确的；明确的10. radiate [ˈreɪdieɪt] vt. 发射11. impair [ɪmˈpeə(r)] vt. 损害外刊话题：不要戴着口罩做运动!文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Don’t Exercise With A MaskThe coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association announced it was delaying the start of the football season. Two months later it was revealed that the Tokyo Olympic Games would be postponed until the summer of 2021 – the first postponement in modern Olympic history.Sporting administrators are only now exploring ways to enable a return to training and competition at both professional and amateur levels. In the absence of a vaccine, though, there are several challenges. One of them is around breathing.When playing sport, breathing is faster and harder than at rest, which increases the risk of passing the disease on. As a result, premier league football is considering introducing face masks. Others may follow suit.Yet a mask makes it harder to inhale the quantity of air needed to perform at the highest levels. We know that wearing a surgical mask can increase the resistance to airflow. Exercise invariably leads to faster and harder breaths, so wearing a mask during exercise places a further strain on airflow.When we do heavy exercise, our muscles produce lactic acid, which causes that burning sensation. It is then converted to carbon dioxide and exhaled. But what happens if the carbon dioxide is trapped by the mask? As you move from moderate to heavy exercise, you may be re-breathing carbon dioxide, which can reduce cognitive function and increase breathing rate.There may also be less oxygen in the recycled air, which could imitate exercising at higher altitudes. So it is important we gain a better understanding of the limitations of heavy exercise with a face mask.重点单词1.reveal [rɪˈviːl] vt. 显示；透露；揭露2.postpone [pəˈspəʊn] vt.延期3.professional [prəˈfeʃənl] adj.职业的4.amateur [ˈæmətə(r)] adj. 业余的5.vaccine [ˈvæksiːn] n.疫苗6.premier [ˈpremiə(r)] adj. 首要的7.inhale [ɪnˈheɪl] vt. 吸入8.surgical [ˈsɜːdʒɪkl] adj. 外科的9.resistance [rɪˈzɪstəns] n. 阻力；抵抗10. altitude [ˈæltɪtjuːd] n. 高地；海拔Day 5外刊话题：抖音从迪士尼挖高管来做CEO了文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Mayer Became CEO of TikTokTeenagers may not know the name Kevin Mayer, but he's about to play an outsize role in their lives.The longtime veteran of the Walt Disney Company just became the CEO of TikTok（抖音）. In doing so, Mayer will take the reins of an app whose bedazzling hold over Gen Z has made it one of the most influential, albeit controversial, platforms of the COVID-19 era.Mayer has been with Disney since the early 1990s—minus a stint as the CEO of (花花公子) and other ventures—and he's helped shepherd along the acquisition of some of its most consequential brands, including Pixar（皮克斯）, Marvel（漫威）, and Lucasfilm（卢卡斯影业）.Mayer's departure from Disney may not be a surprise, but his move to TikTok is unexpected. The app, owned by China-based ByteDance, is at a crucial moment in its short history—seeing enormous growth during the pandemic lockdowns but facing increasing criticism over its data-collection practices, particularly as they relate to its young users. As it rises in influence, the company will surely face a growing drumbeat of intense media and regulatory scrutiny.In contrast, Disney has never been more vulnerable, with the coronavirus pandemic having ravaged nearly all of its core business units, from the shuttering of theme parks and movie theaters to ongoing interruptions to its production schedules. Mayer, whatever else is motivating the move, is jumping ship at an opportune time.According to The New York Times, Mayer will be replaced by Rebecca Campbell, a rising star at the company who most recently served as president of Disneyland.重点单词1.veteran [ˈvetərən] n. 老手；有经验的人2.rein [reɪn] n.缰绳；驾驭；统治3.influential [ˌɪnfluˈenʃl] adj. 有影响4.controversial [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl] adj. 有争议的5.venture [ˈventʃə(r)] n. 企业6.departure [dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)] n. 离开7.pandemic [pænˈdemɪk] adj.（疾病）流行的8.scrutiny [ˈskruːtəni] n. 详细审查；监视9.ravage [ˈrævɪdʒ] vt.毁坏；破坏10.interruptio n [ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn] n. 中断；干扰11.opportune [ˈɒpətjuːn] adj. 适当的；恰好的Day 6外刊话题：狗也和人一样有青春期烦恼文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Dogs Have Adolescence TooPerhaps you've had to put up with a moody, uncooperative teenager. You may well have been one yourself. A new study suggests that dogs go through a similar phase of stubbornness and disobedience when they hit puberty at about eight months old.Looking at the behaviour of a total of 378 canines, researchers found that the animals were more obedient and more responsive either side of that eight-month mark –but only when it came to their owners, not to less familiar trainers.So not only do dogs appear to have a difficult adolescence just like we do, they also share the frustration that we often feel towards our parents or caregivers when we hit our teenage years. That has big implications for long-term canine care and sheltering."This is a very important time in a dog's life," says animal behaviour researcher Lucy Asher, from Newcastle University in the UK. "This is when dogs are often rehomed because they are no longer a cute little puppy and suddenly, their owners find they are more challenging and they can no longer control them or train them." "But as with human teenage children, owners need to be aware that their dog is going through a phase and it will pass."In one experiment with 93 Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and their cross breeds, the pooches at eight months old were found to take longer and be more reluctant to respond to a 'sit' command given by their caregiver than they were when just five months old. The eight-month-olds didn't show the same obstinancy when the command was given by a stranger, though.重点单词1.puberty [ˈpjuːbəti] n. 青春期2.behaviour [bɪˈheɪvjə(r)] n. 行为；习性（=behavior）3.obedient [ə'bi:djənt] adj.服从的，顺从的4.frustration [frʌˈstreɪʃn] n.挫折5.implication [ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn] n. 含义；暗示; 影响6.challenging ['tʃælindʒiŋ] adj. 挑战的7.reluctant [rɪˈlʌktənt] adj. 不情愿的；勉强的mand [kə'mɑ:nd] n. 命令，指挥，控制Day 7外刊话题：5G来了，自动驾驶汽车的时代还会远吗?文本难度：★★★★☆话题难度：★★★★☆5G Ushering Self-driving VehiclesCars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming hazards, scientists claim.The ultra-fast mobile internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or other dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to help usher in the generation of self-driving vehicles.Experts at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they will be safer than the manual cars being driven today.They predict the number of road traffic accidents —which according to the World Health Organisation account for more than 1.3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year — will drop drastically as a result.Dr Dimitrios Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: 'To have a better idea of what the future will look like, think of having Tesla-like cars that not only use sensors to scan what's around them, they can also talk to each other and exchange safety-related information about their surroundings over an area that covers several square miles.重点单词municate [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] v.交流，沟通2.hazard [ˈhæzəd] n. 危险3.claim [kleim] v. 声称4.transmission [trænzˈmɪʃn] n. 传递；传送5.manufacturer [ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)] n. 制造商6.vehicle [ˈviːəkl] n.车辆；交通工具her [ˈʌʃə(r)] vt. 引导8.automated [ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd] adj. 自动化的9.manual [ˈmænjuəl] adj.手控的10.sensor [ˈsensə(r)] n. 传感器11.square [skweə(r)] adj. 平方的；正方形的Day 8外刊话题：春天提早到来了,但这并不是个好消息文本难度：★★★☆☆话题难度：★★★☆☆Early Arrival of Springtime Warmth,Good or Bad?Across much of the United States, a warming climate has advanced the arrival of spring. This year is no exception. In parts of the Southeast, spring has arrived weeks earlier than normal and may turn out to be the warmest spring on record.Apple blossoms in March and an earlier start to picnic season may seem harmless and even welcome. But the early arrival of springtime warmth has many downsides for the natural world and for humans.Rising temperatures in the springtime signal plants and animals to come alive. Across the United States and worldwide, climate change is steadily disrupting the arrival and interactions of leaf buds, cherry blossoms, insects and more.Records managed by the USA National Phenology Network and other organizations prove that spring has accelerated over the long term. For example, the common yellow trout lily blooms nearly a week earlier in the Appalachian Mountain region than it did 100 years ago.Blueberries in Massachusetts flower three to four weeks earlier than in the mid-1800s. And over a recent 12-year period, over half of 48 migratory bird species studied arrived at their breeding grounds up to nine daysearlier than previously.Warmer spring temperatures have also led beetles, moths and butterflies to emerge earlier than in recent years. Similarly, hibernating species like frogs and bears emerge from hibernation earlier in warm springs.All species don't respond to warming the same way. When species that depend on one another —such as pollinating insects and plants seeking pollination —don't respond similarly to changing conditions, populations suffer.重点单词1.advance [ədˈvɑːns] vt. 将……提前2.downside [ˈdaʊnsaɪd] n. 负面，缺点3.disrupt [dɪsˈrʌpt] v. 破坏；使中断4.accelerate [əkˈseləreɪt] v. 加快；增速5.region [ˈriːdʒən] n. 地区；范围6.migratory [ˈmaɪɡrətri] adj. 迁移7.previously [ˈpriːviəsli] adv. 以前8.hibernate [ˈhaɪbəneɪt] vi.（动物）冬眠Day 9外刊话题：神奇的新科技——用影子发电文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★A Shadow-Effect Energy GeneratorIt sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but the newly revealed Shadow-Effect Energy Generator (SEG) is a real prototype device. The fascinating concept could help us to transform the way renewable energy is generated indoors.The SEG uses the contrast between darkness and light to produce electricity. It's made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon wafer (硅片), placed on top of a flexible plastic base.Whereas shadows are usually a problem for renewable solar energy production, here they're actually harnessed to keep on generating power. The technology — which is cheaper to produce than a typical solar cell, according to its developers —produces small amounts of power and could be used in mobile gadgets, for example."Shadows are omnipresent, and we often take them for granted," says materials scientist Tan SweeChing, from the National University of Singapore (NUS). "In conventional photovoltaic or optoelectronic applications where a steady source of light is used to power devices, the presence of shadows is undesirable, since it degrades the performance of devices."In this work, we capitalised on the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of power. The contrast in illumination induces a voltage difference between the shadow and illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in the presence of shadows is unprecedented."重点词汇1.prototype [ˈprəʊtətaɪp] n. 原型；模型2.contrast [ˈkɒntrɑːst] n. 明显的差异，对比3.whereas [ˌweərˈæz] conj. 然而4.harness [ˈhɑːnɪs] v. 利用5.gadget [ˈɡædʒɪt] n. 小配件6.voltage [ˈvəʊltɪdʒ] n. [电] 电压7.illuminated [ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd] adj. 照亮的8.current [ˈkʌrənt] n.（水，气，电）流9.novel [ˈnɒvl] adj. 新奇的10.presence [ˈprezns] n. 存在11.unprecedented [ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd] adj. 空前的；无前例的Day 10外刊话题：做这4件事有助于提高自身免疫力文本难度：★★★★★话题难度：★★★★★Four Things to Improve Immune SystemThere is an exception to the general rule that supplements won't really help prevent illness, and that's vitamin D (in moderate doses). Research has shown that the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off viruses —while it won't protect you from getting the virus if you're exposed, it could reduce the severity of the illness and help make recovery easier.You can get vitamin D naturally through sunlight. It's also found in some foods, including fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, and in small amounts in beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.One of the most evidence-supported ways to stay healthy also happens to be free —getting enough sleep. That means 7-9 hours each night for most people, according to Harvard Health. While you're asleep, your body uses that time to do critical recovery and repair of essentialfunctions, including your immune system. Just one night of poor sleep can reduce your immune cells by as much as 70%, research shows.Exercise can keep your body functioning well, since research shows that it reduces inflammation and supports infection-fighting cells. If you're working from home or staying out of the gym, there are plenty of ways to still get your sweat on —body movements like burpees, lunges, push-ups and more can give you a quick full-body workout with no equipment.As an added bonus, endorphins (内啡肽) from exercise also reduce stress. Stress can also make a big difference for your immune system, particularly when there are alarming or uncertain events happening in the world around you. Yes, this means managing fears —good strategies include taking breaks from social media and relying on trustworthy media sources for information, both of which can help you avoid panic and misinformation.How you choose to relax will vary from person to person, whether that's taking a walk outside, curling up with a favorite book, or taking time to meditate or practice yoga or another soothing habit each day.重点单词1.supplement [ˈsʌplɪmənt] n. 补品2.severity [sɪˈverəti] n.严重3.essential [ɪˈsenʃl] adj. 基本的；必要的4.inflammation [ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn] n. 炎症; 发炎5.infection [ɪnˈfekʃn] n.感染；传染6.particularly [pəˈtɪkjələli] adv. 特别地7.trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜːði] adj. 可靠的8.vary [ˈveri] v. 变化。
2020年中考英语必读时事热点(原卷版)
2020 年中考英语必读时事热点1文章导读一、阅读理解这是一篇科普类型说明文，对新型冠状病毒的是什么及来源进行说明和探究。
二、完形填空人物传记钟南山介绍三、阅读理解“山川异域,风月同天”日本援助物资现暖心古诗四、阅读填空如何防止新型冠状病毒传染五、阅读理解2020 年2 月26 日意大利议员戴口罩引起热议，本文对中西文化对戴口罩的看法。
六、书面表达保护野生动物一、阅读理解Since December, there have been tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases both in and out of China, caused by a previously unknown virus: novel coronavirus （新冠病毒）.It ' s not the first time for viruses to make headlines. Viruses have brought big trouble to humans, with their potential to cause widespread disease and death.What are they? Viruses are considered to be non-living organisms （有机物）. They can infect animals and plants, making them sick. They contain genetic materials like DNA and are protected by a coating of protein.Unlike bacteria （细菌）, viruses can 'rte produce on their own. Instead, they invaded the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over. 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, 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 withi n the cells they 've invaded. ”Understanding the origins of viruses means fully understanding the history of their hosts —not only humans, but also bacteria, plants and other animals, which is a complicated task, says Nature.However, there are three main theories to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, and then became parasites （寄生者）. Second, viruses evolved （进化） from pieces of DNA or RNA that“ escaped ” from larger organisms. The third one is that viruses c-oevolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and proofs we have today cannot be used to test these theories and discover the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may find that the answer is even more mysterious than it now appears.1.What can we learn about viruses from the passage?A.They only infect animals and plants.B.They reproduce by finding a host cell.C.They are really small living organisms.D.They are more dangerous than bacteria.2.The underlined word plau“sible ” in the last paragraph probably means “ ________ ”.A.creativeB. effectiveC. reasonableD. unbelievable3.What can we learn from the passage?A.The author is confident about further virus studies.B.Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C.Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals.D.It may take a long time to discover the origin of viruses.4.What ' s the best title of the passage?A.Where Do Viruses Come from?B. Why Is COVID-19 a Terrible Virus?D. What Are the Differences Between Viruses and Bacteria?C. How to Stop the Viruses from Spreading?、完形填空As the saying goes, “ A hero is known in the time of mis（for不tu幸ne）”Zhong Nanshan is a hero like this. He is a doctor in Guangdong, who 1 manypeople ' s lives in 2003.In 2003, SARS 2 in Guangdong. Later, it spread across China and other parts ofthe world. Patients coughed a lot and got fevers. Hundreds of 3 even died fromthe disease.Even many doctors and nurses got SARS when they treated patients. So everyone was afraid of it.But Zhong was 4 enough to fight the disease. Zhong spent days and nights to find the cause ofthe___5___. And with his way of treating, many patients began to get better. Zhong finally won peopleIn early 2020, a disease called Novel coronavirus pneumonia （新型冠状病毒肺炎） hit Wuhan. It spread 6 around tens of thousands of Chinese people were infected （感染）. Zhong, 84, led his team to Wuhan to fight the illness. Zhong ' ste am took many measures to __7 ____________________________________ the patients with Novel coronavirus pneumonia. Headvised people to wear masks, 8 hands frequently （频繁地）, stay at home and not to go to crowed places.Zhong likes sports very much. 9 he was 67, he could still play basketball. Now at the age of 84, Zhong stilltreats patients in the hospital and 10 young doctors. “juI sat ma doctor. ” Zhong says. But we think he is a heroand a fighter.1. A. helped B. saved C. liked D. i nfluenced2. A. took out B. found out C. gave out D. b roke out3. A. patients B. adults C. animals D. b irds4. A. kind B. poor C. brave D. silent5. A. patient B. flood C. diseaseD. pollution6. A. quickly B. slowly C. safely D. luckily7. A. protect B. cure C. warn D. h arm8. A. weigh B. pollute C. shake D. w ash9. A. When B. Although C. Unless D. B ecause10. A. thinks B. trusts C. teaches D. a sksA 、 the heartfelt regardB 、 t he elegant language三、阅读理解 阅读下文，从每小题所给的 A 、B 、C 、 D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
2020年高考时事英语热点外刊课件回：顾英国脱欧之路 Brexit (The British withdrawal from the EU)
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People in the United Kingdom (U.K.) will notice few changes immediately. 英国人不会马上注意到什么变化。 The U.K. and the EU will have an 11-month 'transition' period. 英国和欧盟将有11个月的“过渡期”。
He said Britains capital would remain"a truly…European city." 他说，英国首都仍将是“一个真正的……欧洲城市”。
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★ President 总统 ★ occupation占据 ★ warn警告 ★ EEC members 欧共体成员国 ★ bring about 导致
He worried that in times of trouble,Britain would always agree with the United States over its European neighbors. 他担心在困难时期，英国总是会在欧洲邻国问题上与美国达成一致。
The French kept the British out of the EU until 1973. 1973年之前，法国一直将英国排除在欧盟之外。
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)XXX COVID-19.countries around the world have XXX at home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters from others in public。
Social distancing also includes canceling public XXX to online learning instead of attending school.Many countries have XXX。
for instance。
the “one person per four square meters” rule XXX。
individuals who fail to maintain a 1-meter distance in public areas may face a fine of up to $10,000 or up to six months in prison.Overall。
XXX COVID-19.By following these guidelines。
we can help protect XXX.XXX distancing。
For instance。
in Panama。
men and women are required to leave their homes on different days。
but only for two hours at a time。
Meanwhile。
XXX。
people can only go outside during specific times based on the last digit of theirnal ID number。
2020年中考英语必读时事热点(原卷版)
2020年中考英语必读时事热点1文章导读一、阅读理解这是一篇科普类型说明文，对新型冠状病毒的是什么及来源进行说明和探究。
二、完形填空人物传记钟南山介绍三、阅读理解“山川异域,风月同天”日本援助物资现暖心古诗四、阅读填空如何防止新型冠状病毒传染五、阅读理解2020年2月26日意大利议员戴口罩引起热议，本文对中西文化对戴口罩的看法。
六、书面表达保护野生动物一、阅读理解Since December, there have been tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases both in and out of China, caused by a previously unknown virus: novel coronavirus (新冠病毒).It’s not the first time for viruses to make headlines. Viruses have brought big trouble to humans, with their potential to cause widespread disease and death.What are they? Viruses are considered to be non-living organisms (有机物). They can infect animals and plants, making them sick. They contain genetic materials like DNA and are protected by a coating of protein.Unlike bacteria (细菌), viruses can’t reproduce on their own. Instead, they invaded the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over. 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 withi n the cells they’ve invaded.”Understanding the origins of viruses means fully understanding the history of their hosts—not only humans, but also bacteria, plants and other animals, which is a complicated task, says Nature.However, there are three main theories to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, and then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved (进化) from pieces of DNA or RNA that“escaped” from larger organisms. The third one is that 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 proofs we have today cannot be used to test these theories and discover the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may find that the answer is even more mysterious than it now appears.1. What can we learn about viruses from the passage?A. They only infect animals and plants.B. They reproduce by finding a host cell.C. They are really small living organisms.D. They are more dangerous than bacteria.2. The underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph probably means “______”.A. creativeB. effectiveC. reasonableD. unbelievable3. What can we learn from the passage?A. The author is confident about further virus studies.B. Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C. Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals.D. It may take a long time to discover the origin of viruses.4. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Where Do Viruses Come from?B. Why Is COVID-19 a Terrible Virus?C. How to Stop the Viruses from Spreading?D. What Are the Differences Between Viruses and Bacteria?二、完形填空As the saying goes, “A hero is known in the time of misfortune（不幸）”.Zhong Nanshan is a hero like this. He is a doctor in Guangdong, who 1many people’s lives in 2003.In 2003, SARS 2 in Guangdong. Later, it spread across China and otherparts of the world. Patients coughed a lot and got fevers. Hundreds of 3even died from the disease.Even many doctors and nurses got SARS when they treated patients. So everyone was afraid of it.But Zhong was 4 enough to fight the disease. Zhong spent days and nights to find the cause of the___5___. And with his way of treating, many patients began to get better. Zhong finally won people’s trust.In early 2020, a disease called Novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎) hit Wuhan. It spread 6 around tens of thousands of Chinese people were infected (感染). Zhong, 84, led his team to Wuhan to fight the illness. Zhong’s team took many measures to __7_____ the patients with Novel coronavirus pneumonia. He advised people to wear masks, 8 hands frequently (频繁地), stay at home and not to go to crowed places.Zhong likes sports very much. 9 he was 67, he could still play basketball. Now at the age of 84, Zhong still treats patients in the hospital and 10 y oung doctors. “I am just a doctor.” Zhong says. But we think he is a hero and a fighter.1. A. helped B. saved C. liked D. influenced2. A. took out B. found out C. gave out D. broke out3. A. patients B. adults C. animals D. birds4. A. kind B. poor C. brave D. silent5. A. patient B. flood C. disease D. pollution6. A. quickly B. slowly C. safely D. luckily7. A. protect B. cure C. warn D. harm8. A. weigh B. pollute C. shake D. wash9. A. When B. Although C. Unless D. Because10. A. thinks B. trusts C. teaches D. asks三、阅读理解阅读下文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
考研时政英国脱欧
考研时政英国脱欧考研时政英国脱欧1. 英国是一个习惯于公投的国家，曾经就因为公厕的采购手纸进行过公投，然并卵。
公投是一种优良的决策方式吗?显然不是。
因为，如果要尊重那51%的微弱多数的意志，就意味着只能不尊重49%的微弱少数的意志。
49%的意见就不重要吗?而且，象“脱欧”这样的事情，我不相信寻常公民有足够的能力去衡量利弊。
2.我不赞成，英国脱欧属于考研政治中的“大新闻”，甚至不如前两天海南文昌的卫星发射考察概率高。
因为我们的当代世界政治与经济一定已中国为中心进行命题，欧盟与英国本身就是一个在考研中被边缘化的主题，再说你怎么知道今年下半年不会发生更加火爆的国际大事呢?3.如果真的是要考察的，命题角度为以下：(1)哲学：整体与部分的关系。
整体功能并不一定等于部分功能之和。
整体功能与部分功能之和是否相等,要视具体情况而定。
欧盟作为整体内部存在着不少矛盾，使其预设的功能没有得到正常的发挥，部分脱离整体成为难以挽回的事实。
(2)世界多极化和经济全球化趋势在中发展英国脱欧从一个侧面而言是经济全球化与政治多极化的双重挫折，脱欧的胜利给人们带来一个深层的思考。
不管脱欧支持者的理由是什么，全球范围内的反自由贸易、反全球化的民粹主义越来越强大。
但随着科技革命和生产力的发展，世界经济生活日益国际化,各国之间的相互交流、相互依存日益加深。
经济全球化使各种生产要素在全球范围内优化组合和资源优化配置,从而促进全球经济的迅速发展这已是不可遏制的动力。
(3)对资本主义民粹的批判对最近两次欧洲公投，瑞士公投是不是全民发钱，体现了民主政治中好的一面，理性、客观、素质极高;英国公投体现了民主政治中差的一面，民粹、微弱多数决定、信息获取片面，体现民主政治中某些阴暗面。
考研时政英国脱欧考点分析一、事件回顾：脱欧公投，指就英国是否脱离欧盟进行的公投。
2013年1月23日，英国首相卡梅伦首次提及脱欧公投。
2015年1月4日，英国首相卡梅伦表示，如果有可能，将原计划于2017年进行公投提前举行。
山东省青岛市2020年中考语文试题及答案解析
绝密★启用前山东省青岛市2020年中考语文试题试题副标题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I 卷（选择题)请点击修改第I 卷的文字说明 一、选择题1．下列各句中，加点字的注音和字形全都正确的一项是（ ）A ．绿茵茵．．．的草地，踩在上面软软的，空气里弥．（ní）漫着青草味儿，置身其中，我们仿佛回到了童年。
B ．展览馆里，一只泥塑小猪半蹲在地上，眼珠瞥．向一侧，嘴角露出狡黠．（jié）的微笑，显得俏皮又灵动。
C ．优秀的传统并不是静止不动的历史沉淀物，而是亘．（gèn ）古绵延的长流，这是不．言而喻．．．的。
D ．北京世园会5G 体验馆里，高清投影投射的画面上，老人笑脸上的褶．（zhě）皱清晰可见，给人极大的视觉震憾．．。
【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】A. 弥．（mí）漫。
B. 狡黠．（xiá）。
D.震撼。
故选C 。
2．下列各句中，加点成语使用不恰当．．．的一项是（ ） A ．儿童剧《芝麻开门》剧情抑扬顿挫．．．．，台词诙谐幽默，受到现场观众的热烈称赞。
B ．春天的公园，阳光明媚，草长莺飞．．．．，我们一家人徜徉其中，尽享美景。
C ．在海军建军70周年阅兵式上，人民海军挥戈闯大洋，砺剑海天间，民族自豪感在我们心中油然而生．．．．。
D ．先进文化理念是科技创新的思想源泉，科技创新推动文化产业转型升级，文化和科试题第2页，总18页技是相辅相成．．．．的。
【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】抑扬顿挫：指声音高低曲折，十分和谐。
多用以形容悦耳的声音。
A 句中用于形容剧情不恰当。
故选A 。
3．下列各句中，没有语病的一项是（ ）A ．原创节目能否获得市场成功和良好反响，关键是能从观众观看愿望中寻找契合点。
B ．前不久，“中国品牌日”活动在上海举行，向全世界展示了中国产品的魅力。
C ．面对停车难的问题，多管齐下的治理方式，让青岛的停车现状大为提升。
2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(包含答案)
2020中考英语时文阅读训练（疫情相关）（含答案）篇目一Best ways to stay apart盘点各国的“社交隔离”举措。
To stop the spread of COVID-19, many countries are practicing social distancing (社交隔离). This means people should stay at home as much as possible, as well as stay at least 2 meters away from other people when in public, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Social distancing also refers to other ways of preventing the spread of the virus. These include studying online instead of going to school and canceling (取消) public activities.Many countries have set strict rules for social distancing. In Australia, for example, people who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule. This means that if a room has an area of 40 square meters, there should be no more than ten people in the room. In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay a fine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or up to six months in prison (监狱).There are also some more creative rules. In Panama, for example, men and women must leave their homes on different days, two hours at a time. In some Colombian towns, people can only go outside at certain times based on (基于) the last number of their national ID number. For example, people with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4 can leave the house on Monday, while those with an ID number ending 1, 8 or 5 can go outside on Tuesday.一、True or false1.People can stay at least 1.5 meters away from other people when in public.2.The students are studying online instead of going to school.3.People still can hold public activities during social distancing4.P eople who meet indoors must follow the “one person per four square meters” rule in Singapore.5.In Panama, men and women can leave their homes in one day.6.People with an ID number ending in 0, 8 or 4 can leave the home On Monday.二、Choose the answer1.In Australia, only _____ people should be allowed in a100-square-meter room.A. 4B. 10C. 20D. 252.In Singapore, people will be punished with _____ if they come within 1 meter of another person.A. six months in jailB. a fine of $50,000C. ten months in jailD. a fine of $100,0003.What do we know about social distancing?A. It is a way of being polite.B. It means that people must stay at home.C. It can stop people from getting infected.D. It refers to the same rules all over the world.4.Who can leave the house on Monday？A.People with an ID number ending in 0, 7 or 4B. people with an ID number ending in 1, 8 or 5C. People with an ID number beginning of 0, 7 or 4D.People with an ID number beginning of 1, 8 or 55.The story is mainly about _____.A. why people should follow social distancing rulesB. social distancing rules in different placesC. which countries are using social distancingD. how to stop COVID-19 infections篇目二Everyone can do their part“硬核”抗疫不失温度，基层治理彰显智慧。
2020年中考历史专题复习时事热点材料题：英国脱欧
2020年中考历史专题复习|时事热点材料题：英国脱欧事实上，英国与欧洲大陆的恩怨情仇一直可以上溯到500年以前。
长期以来，由于历史及地缘因素，英国与欧洲大陆总是保持一种若即若离的关系。
阅读下列材料，回答问题：材料一：他们（16、17世纪的西班牙等国）试图不仅在海上，也在陆上扮演主要角色。
……英国的战略是：置身于大陆事务的外围，只在势力均衡受到严重威胁时才进行干涉。
这一战略使得英国人能够全力以赴地保护和发展自己的殖民地。
而西班牙则和法国一样，将其注意力集中于欧洲大陆，并不断地卷入欧洲战争。
最终结果则是，英国人建立起了一个世界范围的庞大帝国，而西班牙人却先后失去了其对自己帝国的经济控制和政治控制。
——《全球通史》（美）斯塔夫里阿诺斯（1）材料一中的“他们”能在海上扮演主要角色与航海史上哪一重要事件有关？结合所学知识回答，材料一中，英国在先后战胜哪些国家后，成为世界最大的殖民帝国？材料二：德国已成为欧洲的第一大经济体，仅次于美国而名列世界第二，德国产品正在把“英国制造”排挤出市场，其工业竞争力与日俱增；德国也向全世界伸出了触角，不仅抢占殖民地，而且用雄厚的经济实力大力发展海军，威胁到英国的海洋霸权。
相比之下，仅次于德国的法国和俄国，尽管与英国也矛盾重重，也在争夺殖民地和商品市场，但法国终究衰落了，俄国其实还没有真正崛起，联合法、俄，打击德国，这符合英国自17世纪（甚至更早）就形成的外交传统，英国于是放弃“光荣孤立”……。
——《英国通史》第五卷《光辉岁月——19世纪英国》钱乘旦（2）根据材料二回答，英国为什么放弃“光荣孤立”的政策？结合所学知识写出20世纪初，英、法、俄结成的军事同盟的名称。
材料三：你（丘吉尔）的电报是后来促使两国政府意见一致的起点。
现在，正如你有充分的理由说的那句话，苏联和大不列颠已经在对希特勒德国的斗争中结成战友。
我（斯大林）毫不怀疑，尽管有困难，我们两国将有足够的力量去摧毁我们的共同敌人。
2020中考英语3月时文阅读训练(2)(含答案)
时文阅读训练——纽约公用电话的终结The end of New York's pay phonesThe end is coming for New York's public pay phones. New York City officials say workers are currently removing all public pay phones from the city's streets. Pay phones used to be everywhere in the city - on every street corner and in every park and public place. Engineers have started the removal work by taking away 30 pay phones from the Hell's Kitchen area of the city. In the coming months, the remaining phones will go. New York City spokesman Corey Johnson told the CNN news agency that: "The antiquated and outdated pay phone booths take up much needed sidewalk space. Removing these booths is a win for pedestrians who navigate these crowded blocks."Many New Yorkers probably won't even notice the phones are going. Most younger people have never used one. They may have to read the instructions to use a phone, and scramble for coins to feed it. Modern technology means the public phone is no longer needed. Over 95 percent of Americans have a mobile phone. Mr Corey said New Yorkers no longer want the phones. He said: "My office has received numerous community complaints from local residents about these antiquated pay phones, which present public safety and quality of lifeissues. Additionally, they take up sorely needed sidewalk space that could better serve people with disabilities and families with strollers." Sources: https:///2020/03/02生词表currently 当前，目前antiquated 过时的，陈旧的outdated 过时的，落伍的，不流行的booth 售货棚，摊位pedestrian 步行者navigate 驾驶scramble 攀登，爬numerous 很多的，许多的issue（水等的）流出sorely严重地stroller散步者，闲逛者参考范文纽约公用电话的终结纽约公共付费电话即将结束。
2020中考英语非连续文本阅读回答问题 生活方式事物介绍社会问题试题
生活方式+事物介绍+社会问题请阅读下面非连续性文本,按要求完成所给任务。
A [2019·山西模拟]Many of us have feelings of loneliness as we grow up. Some teenagers can't stand eating alone in the dining hall, and girls even go to the restroom hand in hand. They fear being called a “loner”. In these cases, we might use the word “loner” in a disapprov ing(不赞成的) way. However, it can actually have a good meaning as well. It all depends on our attitude toward being alone.“It's hard to feel lonely when you're trying to master a new skill, practice a hobby or try out a new recipe,” wrote US lifestyle writer Adrienne Breaux. She used to be a terrible cook, but whenever loneliness hit her, she would buy a lot of ingredients and figure out how to make them into delicious dishes. After a few months, she became good at cooking. If you can make use of your solo(单独的) time, you'll find that it won't trouble you.“Honjok” in South Korea“Honjok” has become a growing lifestyle inSouth Korea. The word comes from “hon” (alone)and “jok” (tribe一族). These people eat alone,travel alone, and enjoy being by themselves. “Ihope it grows into a self-supporting culture ofhappiness,” said Jang Jae Young, a South Koreanwho runs a website about this solo lifestylecalled honjok.me.Loner Economy(经济) in JapanThere are many solo karaoke bars and solocafés in Japan. Rame n(拉面) restaurants for solodiners are especially popular. Boards separateeach seat. Diners fill out a form to place anorder, and then press a button to call thewaiter. They don't see the faces of othercustomers or waiters.People are becoming more peaceful about being alone. This doesn't mean we should totally shut ourselves from the outside world, of course. But it doesn't hurt to have some “me time” once in a while.1.What does the writer want to tell us by mentioning US lifestyle writer Adrienne Breaux?2.How do you like the “loners” in South Korea?3.In the passage, the underlined word “this” refers to .4.Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. (不超过25个汉字)5.Do you want to be a loner? Why or why not?BWhen was the last time you used a phone booth(电话亭) on the street?With the rise of mobile phones, they have become something out of date. But Shanghai is trying to bring a new life to the old phone booths by turning them into mini-libraries.电话亭将被分成三种类型。
(呼和浩特专版)2020中考英语复习方案阅读理解(05)观点态度社会热点试题
阅读理解(五) 观点态度+社会热点A [2020·原创题]Traveling by subway can sometimes be quite an adventure, especially during the rush hour. You have to fight your way into the carriage. And there are the times when you have to avoid cups of coffee that could spill on you. The smells or some passengers’ food are very strong, too.Since April, the local government of Beijing has been collecting public opinions on the revised(修订的) Beijing Metro Passenger Rules. The rules say that if passengers behave in an uncivilized(不文明的) manner while on the subway, they will end up with bad credit(信用) scores or even being banned from the subway, Beijing Youth Daily reported.Four kinds of behaviors were added to the revised rules. They include stealing others’ seats, eating or drinking, riding without paying the fare(车票) and handing out advertisements.What’s worth mentioning is that people have different opinions regarding eating and drinking on the subway, Guangming Daily reported. The rules state that all passengers except babies and people with certain health issues are not allowed to eat or drink on the subway. People have pointed out that the smell of food and drink can annoy other passengers.However, others question this rule, saying that drinking water should be allowed, as people can get thirsty after long rides on the crowded subway. They also think it is too harsh(严厉的) to lower someone’s social credit score just for eating or drinking.“What problems will it cause if I just quietly eat some food that doesn’t have any smell and hold on to the packaging(包装) when I’m done?” a user named DONGCHENY wrote on Sina Weibo.1.What does the underlined word “spill” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.碰撞B.泼洒C.扎伤D.破碎2.According to the story, the Beijing Metro Passenger Rules .A.began to take effect in April this yearB.are supposed to be followed by passengers on planesC.include some new rules and punishmentsD.can be revised by the public3.What do we know from the story?A.Traveling by subway is painful and annoying.B.Uncivilized behavior may affect a person’s social credit.C.Anyone who eats or drinks on the subway will be punished.D.Everybody supports the ban on eating and drinking.4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.There won’t be any problems if people eat quietly on subway s.B.Sina Weibo users don’t understand the rules at all.C.Passengers can’t throw away food packaging before they finish eating.D.Sina Weibo users question the ban on eating on the subway.5.What is the best title for the passage?A.Follow the Subway RulesB.Opinions on Eating and Drinking on the SubwayC.Traveling by SubwayD.An Uncivilized Manner While on the SubwayB [2020·原创题]If magic genie gave you three wishes, what would you wish for? Most people would say, “More wishes!” What if, instead of wi shes, you had some extra money? Most people would want to turn it into more money. They do this through investments(投资). If you choose to invest, you have options. You could buy stocks(股票), bonds or funds. Confused? Don’t worry! Many Chinese primary and secondary students will soon start learning the basics of investment in school.On March 15, the Ministry of Education said it plans to increase financial literacy(金融素养) among youth, so schools may soon introduce textbooks and courses for financial education. There might even be “virtual(虚拟的) markets” where students can practice buying and selling stocks.Finance is about the flow of money.It includes, for example, banking services and investments. Financial literacy refers to the knowledge and skills that are needed to invest wisely, according to a report from HSBC Bank. Many online platforms make investing and borrowing money easy. Unfortunately, many are unreliable(不可靠的), or even fraudulent(欺诈的). Over the last year, 1,282 online lending platforms(平台) in China were found to be unreliable. According to the State Information Center, such investment platforms caused investors to lose hundreds of billions of yuan.Even if you think you are careful with your money, financial literacy is an important life skill. For instance, if you have extra money and don’t invest it, you might lose the chance to increase your savings. Without enough savings, you will surely need a magic genie.1.Why will schools introduce financial education for students?A. To develop more virtual markets.B.To promote financial literacy among teenagers.C.To improve stock prices.D.To make better use of financial resources.2.What is another term for “the flow of money”?A. banking servicesB.investmentC.financeD.financial resources3.What is the main point of the third paragraph?A. Online platforms make investment easier and safer.B.Some online platforms are unreliable.C.Peer-to-peer lending platforms are fraudulent.D.Online lending platforms made investors lose billions of yuan.4.The last paragraph mainly tells us about .A. the advantages of being financially literateB.opportunities for increasing savingsC.basic knowledge of financeD.basic life skills of applying for a loan5.Which can be the best title for this passage?A. How to make your wishes come trueB.What if you had some extra moneyC.How to make your money workD.How to save money【参考答案】A [主旨大意]如今越来越多的人选择乘坐地铁出行,地铁上的行为规则就变得尤为重要。
[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案
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2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案Passage 1 ：Meeting again for the first timeYou visit a park one day and someone nearly crashes into you while riding their bike. You feel like you've experienced this particular event before. Has this happened to you? This strange feeling is actually quite common. In psychology (心理学), it is known as "deja vu (似曾相识的感觉)".How can we explain this phenomenon (现象)? Scientists have tried to use virtual reality (虚拟现实) technology to reproduce it. In one study, scientists used the video game The Sims to study deja vu. For example, they replaced the bushes in the game's virtual garden with trash cans. When players looked at the garden, they experienced a sense of deja vu. Scientists think deja vu might be explained as a simple failure of memory. We see something that looks similar to something we've seen before, but our brains fail to find the exact memory. However, the brain still recognizes (识别) the similarity, leaving us with a sense of familiarity (熟悉感).Epilepsy (癫痫), a brain disease that can cause seizures (突然发作), is believed to be an extreme example of deja vu. People with epilepsy often experience unusual feelings similar to deja vu.Should we be worried when we experience deja vu? As long as it doesn't affect your daily life, researchers think there is no need to worry. In fact, some scientists believe that it may be helpful. They believe deja vu might be caused by the brain rearranging (重新组织) misplaced memories. This could show that our memories are working well. This theory also explains why younger people are more likely to experience it, as their brains are still growing.1"Deja vu" refers to _____.A. a phenomenon that happens during sleepB. a phenomenon that happens more than onceC. a sense of familiarity in a new situationD. a common feeling of strangeness2：How can scientists explain deja vu?A. By experiencing it themselves.B. By reproducing it in an experimental setting.C. By studying video games.D. By studying people who have poor memories.3：What do we know about deja vu, according to Paragraph 3?A. It seldom happens to people with good memories.B. It shows that our brains are in good shape.C. It is recognized as a mental illness.D. It happens when our memories fail.4：The last paragraph tells us about _____.A. the positive sides of deja vuB. the influence of deja vu on memoryC. new findings about deja vuD. young people who experience deja vu参考答案：CBDAPassage 2 ：Life after deathWhen whales die in the ocean, their huge bodies fall to the bottom (底部). Scientists have a name for this: a whale fall (鲸落). In March, Chinese scientists discovered (发现) a whale fall in the South China Sea (中国南海). This is the first whale fall ever found in China.After the whale falls to the bottom of the sea, other sea animals eat the meat off the dead whale. But did you know? The dead whale can become an ecosystem (生态系统). Many animals live on it.What happens during a whale fall?The whale body goes through three stages (阶段). What happens during these stages? Let's take a look together.No.1The whale body attracts (吸引) lots of sea animals, such as small fish, sharks and crabs. They come to eat the skin and muscle of the whale. Usually, it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale. Wow, what a good meal!No.2After the whale becomes a skeleton (骨架), other animals come. They are mollusks (软体动物) and worms (蠕虫). They build their homes on the bones (骨头). These animals are weak (柔弱的). The huge and strong whale bones protect them. This stage may last (持续) for about two years. No.3Bacteria (细菌) play an important role at the third stage. They disintegrate (分解) the lipids (脂类) in the bones and get energy (能量) from it. Thensmall animals such as sea snails (海螺) and clams (蛤蜊) eat the bacteria. This stage can last for as long as 100 years because the whale bones are very large.Some scientists believe there is a fourth stage. When all the useful parts are gone, the whale will become part of a reef (礁岩). Sea animals live and play around it.Did you know?The whale fall found in the South China Sea is 3 meters long. It is still in the first stage. Scientists saw fish eating the tail of the whale. This means the whale died recently.Whale falls are rareThere are less than 50 natural whale falls in the world. So it is lucky for China to find one. Why are they so rare? The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting (捕鲸), there are fewer whales in the world. Whales are selfless, even when they die. It's time for us to show respect (尊敬) to these great animals.1：Where did Chinese scientists discovered a whale fall ？2：How long does it take at the first stage after whale's death？3：What's important at the first stage？4：Why did the third stage last for as long as 100 years ？5：Whale falls are rare参考答案：1: in the South China Sea2：it takes at least four months for those animals to eat the whale.3：Bacteria play an important role at the third stage.4：because the whale bones are very large.5：The sea is very big. It's hard for people to look for whale falls in such a big area. What's more, because of whale hunting , there are fewer whales in the world.Passage 3：Inspired by KobeAlthough Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his unbreakable will on and off the basketball court lives on. This month, it was announced that the late superstar would be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor for basketball's best. Alongside Bryant, eight others will be inducted at a ceremony on Aug 29."His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched," Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angles Lakes, told ESPN. "Those qualities helped Bryant lead us to five titles –and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more."Indeed, what elevated Bryant above his peers was his unmatchable commitment to be the best. He was ruthless in his pursuit to dominate his opponents. He called it the "mamba mentality" after the black mamba, one of the world's deadliest snakes –and also after the top killer from the 2003 movie Kill Bill, according to The New Yorker.The mamba mentality became so popular that Bryant detailed his process in his book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. In it, he revealed his famously detailed approach as well as his physical and mental preparation to not just succeed at the game, but to excel."Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most," he wrote in the book. "It's the ultimate mantra for the competitive spirit. It started just as a hash tag that came to me one day, and it's grown into something athletes –and even non-athletes –embrace as a mindset."Bryant took after one of basketball's most legendary players, Michael Jordan, not only with regard to Jordan's playing style, but his competitive nature."I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable," Bryant wrote in an excerpt published on the Players' Tribune. "That's what leads to introspection and that's what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves."Though many were shocked and sad when the Los Angles great died in a helicopter crash in January, all signs point to Bryant's legacy persisting for generations to come. Whether you're a basketball player or not, you can't deny the Kobe's power to inspire you to be your best self.1：when will the ceremony be inducted？2:What Did Jeanie Buss say about Kobe?3:What did Kobe think of Mamba mentality?4:Did Kobe die in a helicopter crash in January?5：What do you think of Kobe's power？参考答案：1: on Aug 29.2: His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched3: Mamba mentality is all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most4:：Yes；it is5：inspiredPassage 4：Panic breeds stockpilingBeing in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what's the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people's sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏)."Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety," he said.Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, "When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness."Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, "Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?" This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out."Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it's going to make you feel more anxious," wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it's worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.1：According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.D. The selfish side of human nature.2：Whose words are quoted to explain "the snowball effect"?A. Steven Taylor's.B. Niki Edwards'.C.Baruch Fischhoff's.D. The author's.3：What does the underlined phrase "keeping things in perspective" in the last paragraph mean?A. Following the crowd.B. Reducing panic.C.Being prepared for uncertainty.D.Taking everything into consideration.4：What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.B. To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.D. To discuss people's different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.参考答案：ACDBPassage 5 Zhou shines like treasureCan you sing in different 1 （voice）? Chinese singer Zhou Shen can do this. The 27-year-old took part in this year's TV show Singer . On the show, he sang a song in five different voices 2 （include）the voice of a little girl, a king and a young man. His talent 3 （给..留下深刻印象）people. Zhou's road to 4 (成功) was not easy. He loved singing when he was a little boy. 5 , his voice didn't change like other boys during puberty (青春期). It still sounded like a girl's voice. His classmates laughed 6 him and he dared not (不敢) sing in public (当众).But his love of music made him 7 （strong）. While studying in Ukraine (乌克兰), he learned Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish. He can sing Let itGo in nine different languages. He started to sing on TV talent shows and 8 (逐渐地) came to accept himself."I accept my voice," Zhou said. "It is good as long as it is natural and honest."Did you know?Zhou Shen doesn't just sing well. He is also 9 (幽默的). He has a nice personality (性格) and is 10 （friend）to his fans. Some people call him "treasure boy (宝藏男孩)".1-5：voices；including；impressed；success；however6-10：at；strong；gradually；humorous；friendlyPassage 6 No limit to languageChina's cultural influence (影响) is starting to rise around the world. Translation (翻译) plays an important role. From sci-fi to wuxia to animated (动画的) movies, translation bridges the language gap (语言隔阂) and helps foreigners learn more about Chinese culture, both traditional and modern. Here, TEENS has chosen several Chinese books and movies that have been translated into English. They are all popular in the West, partly because they are well-translated.The Three-Body Problem 《三体》This Hugo Award (雨果奖) winner is the most well-known work of Chinese science fiction (sci-fi，科幻小说). Its translator, Ken Liu (刘宇昆), helped it become popular.Liu was born in China and grew up in the US. He can speak both Chinese and English. He also writes sci-fi stories himself. That made him the best choice to translate the story. Liu didn't translate the book word for word. Instead, he tried to make it easier for English readers to understand. For example, he changed the structure (结构) of the story and moved its historical background (背景) to the beginning.Foreign readers like the English version (版本), including former US president Barack Obama. Many English speakers have become fans of Liu Cixin and Chinese sci-fi.Ne Zha 《哪吒之魔童降世》Last year, when the animated movie Ne Zha went to North American theaters, there was wide discussion online about the translation. People found it hard to translate some Chinese phrases (短语) into English. One example was the Taoist spell (咒语) jijirulüling ("急急如律令"). American translator Jerimiah Willhite translated the film. He learned Chinese while in college and is a big fan of Chinese culture. He has read many classic (古典的) Chinese books, including Tao Te Ching (《道德经》).He translated the spell to "be quick to obey (遵从) my command (指令)." His work has helped English speakers enjoy the movie. On the movie review (影评) website Rotten Tomatoes, Ne Zha has a rating (评分) of 88 percent.Legends of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》Almost everyone in China knows Jin Yong and his wuxia books. But in the West, he is not well-known. One reason is that his books are hard to translate. But British translator Anna Holmwood decided to try. Holmwood began to learn Chinese at 21. When she read Legends of the Condor Heroes, she loved the world and characters in the book. She wanted to bring the book to more people.Many phrases in the book are hard to translate. But Holmwood made them easy and natural (自然的) to understand. For example, she translated xianglongshibazhang ("降龙十八掌") into "the 18 palm (掌) attacks (攻击) to defeat (打败) dragons".When the English book came out in the UK in 2018, it was reprinted (重印) seven times within just a few months.1：The writer thinks that translation can _____.A. help Chinese people learn EnglishB. make Chinese books and movies popular in the WestC.encourage Chinese writers to write better booksD. make some translators famous2：Why was Ken Liu the best choice to translate The Three-Body Problem?A. Because he knows both Chinese and US culture well.B. Because he is an experienced translator.C.Because he is a popular translator in the West.D. Because he is the writer's best friend.3：From the story, we know that _____.A. it is easy to translate animated moviesB. Jerimiah Willhite is a fan of Ne ZhaC.Ne Zha was a success in AmericaD. Ne Zha is a famous character in the West4：According to the story, how did Holmwood translate wuxia books?A. She talked with Jin Yong.B. She made their words easy to understand.C.She kept phrases as they were in Chinese.D. She used simple English stories to explain Chinese words. 参考答案：BCAB。
从时政热点推测高考历史题——2020年高考历史热点透析
国家利益与一体化之间的纠葛。 2. 以情境材料分析欧洲一体化同源异流、多元一体的
特征，欧洲各国在坚持一体化的同时，保留着一定的民族 色彩的特征。
3. 纵向分析二战后不同时期英国对欧洲一体化的认识 变化、变化原因及根本出发点。
【试题猜想】 阅读材料，完成下列要求。 材料一 1950 年 6 月 27 日，丘吉尔在下院就是否参加 舒曼计划所进行的辩论中明确表态：“由于我们在英帝国和 英联邦中的中心地位，并在英语世界里与美国有兄弟般的 关系，所以我们不能接受欧洲联邦制度中充分成员国的地 位。” ——摘编自张延华《在理想与现实之间——英国对欧洲 一体化政策探析（1945— 1961）》 材料二 随着欧共体一体化程度的加深，英国的均势政 策也失去存在的依据。法国打算把欧共体变成一个经济政治 共同体的想法更让英国寝食难安。1970 年，主张英国外交 应面向西欧的保守党希思政府成立，将加入欧共体的进程 大大推进。1973 年 1 月 1 日，英国和丹麦、爱尔兰一起正 式加入欧共体。
中考历史第二部份专题冲破十欧洲一体化进程——英国脱欧练习新人教版
专题十欧洲一体化进程——英国脱欧1. 阅读下列材料，回答问题。
材料一1945年起，经历了两次世界大战的西欧的眼前既有美国和苏联两个超级大国在前，又“丢失”了曾经赖以称雄的大片殖民地，在全世界能够支配的空间大大紧缩。
西欧要振兴，只能在这种新的形势里想方法了。
材料二二战后，为实现欧洲振兴，并增大在美苏两极格局中的发言权。
欧洲各国摒弃前嫌，走上联合之路。
法德两国一起推动的欧洲联合，一直到此刻对整个欧洲都有壮大的吸引力。
材料三欧洲的联合进程时间内容1946年英国首相温斯顿·丘吉尔曾提议建立“欧洲合众国”，此外其他政治人士的类似声明不断提出1955年参加欧洲煤钢共同体的六国外长举行会议，建议建立共同市场。
1967年成立欧共体1985年欧洲多国签署《申根协定》，消除过境关卡限制，使会员国间无国界1996年欧盟都柏林首脑会议通过了《稳定和增长公约》《欧元的法律地位》和《新的货币汇率机制》的欧元运行机制文件（1）材料一中“新的形势”指的是什么？（2）依照材料二，归纳指出欧洲走上联合之路的缘故？欧洲国家走上联合之路而成立组织是什么？（3）依照材料三，归纳欧洲各国通过如何的方式增进欧洲不断走向联合？（4）综合上述材料信息，从中咱们取得了如何的熟悉？2. 阅读材料，回答问题。
材料一欧盟各国领导人2016年6月29日发表了一份措辞严厉的声明，浇灭了英国试图与欧盟达到一项对其有利的新贸易协议的希望。
在英国退欧后进入欧盟单一市场的问题上，各方的立场转向强硬。
欧洲理事会主席唐纳德图斯克表示：“可不能有点菜式的单一市场。
”材料二 2016年7月11日英国新首相特蕾莎·梅表示：面对公投脱欧后的政经形式不稳固，英国需要稳健的领导，必需与欧盟谈判达到最好的脱欧条件，谈判的重点可能是，英国既想在人员和服务上享有特殊政策，又想要商品和资本的自由流动。
这也意味着两边要寻求一个平稳点，让英国活着界舞台有一个新的角色。
材料三英国加入欧共体后, 在欧洲一体化进程中扮演了重要角色。
中考
每一个国际条约的背后，都是大国利益的体现。
特朗普政府退出《巴黎气候协定》是符合美国国家利益的。
国家的战略受制于国家的资源和可调动的资源。
绝大多数国家面积有限，位置受限，资源匮乏，技术局限，或者是国家政体结构不合理，诸多原因决定了他们无法独立完成工业化进程。
对于这些国家来说，成为全球化链条上的一环反而更为有利。
大国为了维护协定，往往会从资金和技术上给予援助，小国也免除了因为特立独行带来的国际政治风险。
中国应该如何应对？面对美国退出《巴黎气候协定》、并和欧盟在部分问题上产生分歧的未来几年，应秉持“把握时机，量力而为”的方针，谋定而后动。
中国有理由和能力抓住时机去填补美国退出后全球气候条约体系里的权力真空。
但中国与欧洲在气候变化问题上结盟的同时，应坚持以我为主、谨慎投入的原则，争取占领国际道德高地，并大力促进与欧洲的合作关系，把气候变化合作领域全方面扩展到广泛的政治、经济合作领域。
同时，中国应把握尺度，不要主动接过美国丢下的“道德标杆”，不要主动承担起应对“气候变化”的领导国责任。
中国和美国不同，美国的碳排放是家庭排放大于工业排放；中国的碳排放绝对是工业排放占了大头。
我们不能捡起紧箍咒自己戴在头上，哪怕那个紧箍咒闪烁着金色的道德光芒。
《巴黎气候协定》下设有“绿色气候基金”，要求发达国家在2020年前每年拿出1000亿美元，帮助发展中国家改善环境，减少气体排放。
奥巴马政府给出了10亿美金，特朗普显然不会再掏一个美分。
中国会否会被“逼捐”，也在考验着我们的外交智慧。
在未来的一带一路建设中，沿线国家大多缺少环保能力，说白了就是缺钱。
中国未来的资金压力很大，决不能在国际压力下做出超越国力的承诺。
美国的退出，给中国带来的既有国际压力，也有发展机遇。
中国，正站在历史的风口，面对一盘占优的棋局。
脱欧：英国选择“脱欧”是英国人民根据英国的需要和利益做出的选择。
和平共处五项原则是我国处理对外关系的基本准则。
针对英国脱欧公投，中国尊重英国人民的选择，互不干涉内政、平等互利、和平共处。
2021年高考历史热点专题复习汇编：热点9英国脱欧——想说“分手”不容易
热点9英国脱欧——想说“分手”不容易2016年6月23日，英国举行了“脱欧”公投。
英国“脱欧”是全球化过程中反全球化力量的体现，是当今世界经济危机和移民危机加深背景下发达国家中出现并日益蔓延的民族主义和民粹主义的表现。
同时也反映出，在全球化不断发展的过程中，全球缺乏强有力的全球治理结构来应对全球性难题。
但是，从英国“脱欧”以后全球政治家、经济学家和社会各界的讨论来看，全球经济一体化还是基本面，经济全球化是不可逆转的基本趋势。
历史考点链接：（一）欧洲一体化进程1．条件和背景(1)欧洲各国共同的文化遗产和心理认同感。
(2)近代冲突和战争所带来的灾难，特别是二战后欧洲国际地位下降。
(3)美苏争霸，威胁到欧洲各国的安全与发展。
(4)二战后各国经济高速发展，促进经济上的联合。
2．过程(1)1952年欧洲煤钢共同体正式建立——西欧国家经济一体化的开始。
(2)1957年，西欧六国签署《罗马条约》——欧洲经济一体化的重要里程碑。
(3)1958年欧洲经济共同体和欧洲原子能共同体建立。
(4)1967年三个共同体正式合并为欧洲共同体。
(5)1992年《马斯特里赫特条约》签署，扩大一体化的范围，将“欧共体”改名为“欧洲联盟”，同时提出建立共同的外交和安全政策，加强司法和内政事务的合作。
(6)1993年欧洲联盟正式成立，欧洲一体化的内容由最初的经济合作扩大到政治、经济、军事一体化，各国合作更为广泛和紧密。
(7)2002年1月1日欧元正式启用。
这是欧洲经济一体化的又一重要里程碑，有利于整个欧洲经济的稳定发展。
(8)到2004年5月，欧盟成员共有25个国家。
3．欧盟的性质：具有经济和政治双重性质的联盟组织。
4．欧共体(欧盟)的运行机制：出让部分国家主权建立共同的管理和协调机制。
5．关税同盟的建成：1968年建立，成员国之间逐步取消各种关税，实现贸易自由化，对外建立共同的关税税率。
到1980年，欧共体成为超过美、日的世界第一大贸易集团。
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United Kingdom could break up, warns ex-leader英国脱欧闹剧A former prime minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, has warned that the union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is "sleepwalking into oblivion". He also warned of a serious economic disaster ahead after the UK leaves the European Union. He wrote about the dangers of the UK leaving the EU after Brexit. The UK will leave the European Union on October 31st (which is also Halloween).Mr Brown believes that if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the four nations of the UK could be in trouble. He is blaming nationalist thinking. He said many people in each country want their independence. He said the United Kingdom is no longer a totally united kingdom.The United Kingdom consists of four countries - the three nations of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the fourth being Northern Ireland. The full title for all four countries is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".Gordon Brown believes that Brexit has made people in each country want independence. Most people in Scotland voted against Brexit. Theywant to stay in the EU. There are talks of a vote for independence for Scotland. There are also worries over a possible physical border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. People are talking about a possible reunited Ireland. Mr Brown said: "We must recognize that nationalism is now driving British politics."材料来源：https:///news/2019/09生词表sleepwalking 梦游症oblivion 遗忘disaster 灾难Brexit 脱欧blame 指责，责怪nationalist 民族主义者，国家主义者consist 由…组成vote 投票，选举reunite 使再次联合recognize 认出nationalism 爱国主义，爱国心参考译文前英国领导人警告称，英国可能解体英国前首相戈登·布朗警告说，英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰联盟正在“梦游般地被遗忘”。
他还警告说，在英国退出欧盟后，未来将出现严重的经济灾难。
他写了英国脱欧后脱离欧盟的危险。
英国将于10月31日（也就是万圣节）离开欧盟。
布朗认为，如果英国在没有达成协议的情况下退出欧盟，英国四国可能会陷入困境。
他指责民族主义思想。
他说，每个国家都有很多人想要独立。
他说，英国不再是一个完全的联合王国。
英国由四个国家组成——大不列颠的三个国家（英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士），第四个是北爱尔兰。
这四个国家的全称是“大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国”。
戈登·布朗认为，脱欧让每个国家的人都希望独立。
苏格兰大多数人投票反对英国脱欧。
他们想留在欧盟。
有人在谈论苏格兰独立的投票。
人们还担心北爱尔兰和爱尔兰共和国之间可能存在物理边界。
人们在谈论一个可能重新统一的爱尔兰。
布朗表示：“我们必须认识到，民族主义正在推动英国政治。
”EXERCISEI TRUE / FALSE 判断正误1.The UK's prime minister has warned the UK might break up.2 The UK will leave the EU on Halloween.3. A former leader said the UK would be in trouble with a no-deal Brexit.4. A former prime minister said the UK is not a united kingdom.5. The United Kingdom is a union of three countries.6. Gordon Brown said Brexit has increased Scottish calls for independence.7. There are no worries about an Irish border.8. Gordon Brown said globalization was driving British politics.II GAP FILL 选词填空deal oblivion blaming unionleave totally former dangersA (1) _____prime minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, has warned that the (2) _____of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is "sleepwalking into(3) ___". He also warned of a serious economic disaster ahead after the UK leaves the European Union. He wrote about the (4) _____of the UK leaving the EU after Brexit. The UK will (5) _____the European Union on October 31st (which is alsoHalloween). Mr Brown believes that if the UK leaves the EU without a (6) ____, the four nations of the UK could be in trouble. He is (7)_____nationalist thinking. He said many people in each country want their independence. He said the United Kingdom is no longer a (8)_____united kingdom.border consists driving beingeach possible vote titleThe United Kingdom (9) _____of four countries - the three nations of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the fourth (10)_____Northern Ireland. The full(11) _____for all four countries is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Gordon Brown believes that Brexit has made people in (12) _____country want independence. Most people in Scotland voted against Brexit. They want to stay in the EU. There are talks of a (13) _____for independence for Scotland. There are also worries over a possible physical (14)_____between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. People are talking about a (15) _____reunited Ireland. Mr Brown said: "We must recognize that nationalism is now (16) _____British politics."III MULTIPLE CHOICE 阅读理解1) What is the name of the former UK prime minister in the article?A.Tony BlairB.Gordon BrownC.Theresa MayD.Margaret Thatcher2) What did the former leader say the UK was "sleepwalking" into?A.the seaB.a lamp postC.a bright futureD.oblivion3) When will the UK leave the EU?A.October 31stB.November 30thC.September 30thD.December 12th4) What is there a danger of the UK leaving the EU without?A.moneyB.insuranceC.a dealD.a border5) What did the former leader say the UK was no longer?A.a great BritainB.a united kingdomC.Great BritainD.England6) How many countries is the UK made up of?A.fourB.threeC.sixD.five7) What did the former leader say Brexit had made people want?A.moneyB.freedomC.independenceD.more police8) What did most people in Scotland vote against?A.BrexitB.EnglandC.their leaderD.Europe9) What might there be between Ireland and Northern Ireland?A.a borderB.peaceC.a trade dealD.mountains10) What did the former leader say was now driving British politics?A.a popular leaderB.globalizationC.multiculturalismD.nationalismIV CLOZE 完形填空A (1) ____ prime minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, has warned that the union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is "sleepwalking into (2) ____". He also warned of a serious economic disaster (3) ____ after the UK leaves the European Union. He wrote about the dangers (4) ____ the UK leaving the EU after Brexit. The UKwill leave the European Union on October 31st (which is also Halloween).Mr Brown believes that if the UK leaves the EU without a (5) ____, the four nations of the UK could be in trouble. He is blaming nationalist thinking. He said many people in each country want their independence. He said the United Kingdom is no (6) ____ a totally united kingdom. The United Kingdom (7) ____ of four countries - the three nations of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the fourth (8) ____ Northern Ireland. The full title for all four countries is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".Gordon Brown believes that Brexit has made people in (9) ____ country want independence. Most people in Scotland voted against Brexit. They want to stay in the EU. There are (10) ____ of a vote for independence for Scotland. There are also worries over a possible physical border (11) ____ Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. People are talking about a possible reunited Ireland. Mr Brown said: "We must recognize that nationalism is now (12) ____ British politics." Put the correct words from the table below in the above article.1. A.framer B.firmer C.farmer D.former2. A.obliging B.oblivious C.oblige D.oblivion3. A.pre B.ahead C.forward D.future4. A.on B.at C.of D.by5. A.deal B.dealt C.dealer D.deals6. A.longer B.longing C.lengthen D.long7. A.desists B.insists C.resists D.consists8. A.being B.been C.be D.become9. A.all B.each C.whole D.single10. A.speaks B.speeches C.talks D.discusses11. A.among B.middle C.between D.edge12. A.sailing B.driving C.flying D.riding习题答案I 判断正误1. F2. T3. T4. T5. F6. T7. F8. FII 选词填空1. former2.union3.oblivion4.dangers5.leave6.deal7.blaming8.totally9. consists 10.being 11.title 12.each13.vote 14.border 15.possible 16.drivingIII 阅读理解1. B2. D3. A4. C5. B6. A7. C8. A9. A10. D IV 完形填空1.D2.D3.B4.C5.A6.A7.D8.A9.B10.C11.C12.B。