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时文阅读-中考英语阅读理解

时文阅读-中考英语阅读理解

时文阅读|中考英语阅读理解【答案页末】阅读理解1:疫情让我们反思当下的城市生活方式COVID-19has made people think harder about their relationship with nature.It has also raised questions about urban(城市的)lifestyles.The sharing economy(共享经济),working in open offices,living in crowded apartments and the food industry’s use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic(大流行).Although the sharing economy might be good–it’s cheaper to rent than to own–sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus.How does one do“social distancing(和他人保持安全距离)”when they are expected to share cars,bikes,apartments and even the same offices?The trend(趋势)of using open offices,which can save space,is working against us.In this type of office,workers don’t have their own desk–everything is shared.Sometimes,computers and chairs are also shared,which is not hygienic(卫生的).Fortunately,more workers are working from home during the pandemic,but that won’t last forever.Reusability(循环利用)is a common practice in the restaurant industry.Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used.Unfortunately,reusable products increase the chance of spreading disease.For example,Starbucks recently stopped refilling(重新装满)customers’reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.People like to be social.But the virus has made this more dangerous.We have to be careful about how we interact(交往)with others for now.Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.1.According to the author,the strong point of the sharing economy is that_____.A.it lasts longerB.it costs lessC.it’s popularD.it’s hygienic2.Paragraph3is mainly about_____.A.how working at home won’t last longB.how shared offices can save spaceC.the hygienic problems of open officesD.the sharing economy trend3.According to the author,restaurants can spread the virus easily because_____.A.everything is shared in many restaurantsB.they use too much disposable tablewareC.many restaurants have poor hygieneD.cups and chopsticks are often reused4.The author probably agrees that_____.A.we need to change some of our lifestylesB.the sharing economy won’t last foreverC.no one can stay out of the sharing economyD.we shouldn’t stay away from shared products阅读理解2:山川异域,风月同天In late January,a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media.This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box:“山川异域,风月同天。

2020中考英语时文阅读训练——新冠肺炎肆虐让野生动物背锅

2020中考英语时文阅读训练——新冠肺炎肆虐让野生动物背锅

COVID-19 could cut wildlife trade新冠肺炎肆虐让野生动物背锅Conservation experts are saying that the trade in wildlife could be greatly cut after the coronavirus pandemic has finished. They say that the virus probably started at a market selling wild animals in China. The virus came from either a bat or an animal called a pangolin. It then crossed over to infect humans. The conservation group Humane Society International said: "The consumption of wild animals which can carry diseases that can cross the species barrier poses a real threat to human health." The Wildlife Conservation Society called for a ban of animal markets that trade in wildlife. It said: "Not only will this help to prevent the spread of disease, it will address one of the major drivers of species extinction."A spokesman from the Zoological Society of London said animal markets could be "time bombs". He said the markets can provide perfect conditions for new viruses to start and grow. He added that if we treated animals like goods to buy and sell, we would be in trouble again in the future. Scientists say many new outbreaks of viruses start in animals. About 75 percent of new infectious diseases come from animals. Recent examples include SARS, MERS and Ebola. Infections from animals cause millions of illnesses and deaths worldwide every year. An expertsaid the world must act soon, because, "realistically, it's just a matter of time before the next zoonotic disease risk emerges".材料来源:https:///news/science-environmen生词表conservation (自然环境、文物)保护pandemic 大流行病pangolin 穿山甲consumption 消费species barrier 物种屏障poses a real threat 构成真正的威胁address 解决处理extinction 熄灭Zoological 动物的,动物学的infectious 传染的realistically 现实地zoonotic [医] 动物传染病的emerge 出现,浮现参考译文COVID-19可能会切断野生动物贸易保护专家说,在冠状病毒大流行结束后,野生动物贸易可能会大大减少。

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)

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年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(包含答案)

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。

2023年中考英语热点时文阅读16 中国历史故事(一)

2023年中考英语热点时文阅读16 中国历史故事(一)

2023年中考英语新热点时文阅读-中国历史故事(一)01(2022年湖北省宜昌市中考英语试题)The brush pen, one of the “Four Treasures of the Study”, was invented thousands of years ago. However, the oldest pen was just a stick or a piece of bamboo. It was difficult for people to write well on thin silk.It is said that Meng Tian, a general of the Kingdom (王国) Qin, improved the pen. When Meng was leading an army to fight against the Kingdom of Chu, he had to report the situation to his king in time. But his pen was too hard and caused him much trouble, so he was thinking of ways to improve it.One day after hunting (狩猎), Meng made his way home with some wild rabbits on the horse back. Fat and heavy, one rabbit’s tail left a long trail (痕迹) on the ground when they moved on. Suddenly a good idea came to his mind when he saw it, “If I tie the rabbit’s hair to a stick, would it be easy to write with?”On arriving home, he tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick and tried writing with it. But the rabbit’s hair was too smooth to write well and wasted a lot of silk. Meng was so disappointed that he threw away his “invention” into a stone hole in the yard.However, Meng never gave up and kept trying all the time. A few rainy days later, he happened to find his “invention” fatter in a stone hole. He picked it up with hope. The brush worked beautifully on silk. It turned out that the special water had cleaned the oil from the hair. Meng succeeded at last.Thanks to Meng, the brush pen is playing a key role in Chinese culture. Today, students are taught to use the brush pens in school. It makes their life more colorful and helps them better understand Chinese culture.1.Why did Meng Tian want to improve the pen?A.Because the king asked him to do so.B.Because he wanted to be an inventor.C.Because he didn’t have silk to write on.D.Because the pen brought him much trouble. 2.When did Meng think of the good idea in Paragraph 3?A.Before hunting animals.B.When he saw the trail.C.During cleaning the hair.D.After he wrote a report.3.Which is the right order of improving the brush pen?a. The brush pen could write well.b. Meng tied the rabbit’s hair to a stick.c. The special water washed the oil away.d. Meng dropped the stick into a stone hole.A.b-d-a-c B.d-b-a-c C.b-d-c-a D.c-d-b-a4.How can the students understand Chinese culture better?A.By learning to use brush pens.B.By playing a role.C.By planting more bamboo.D.By inventing things.5.What can we learn from the passage?A.Make friends with animals.B.Value fantastic memories.C.Keep trying and never give up.D.Build a peaceful world.02(2022年江苏省连云港市新海实验中学中考一模英语试题)Shang Yang was a statesman of the Qin state (秦国). He was very talented and forward-thinking. He worked out a series of reform plans for the state, including focusing on farming and giving rewards to soldiers who were successful during war.But at the beginning, these reforms were not easily carried out. Only a few people in the state understood Shang’s talent and advantages of his plans. Most people had little trust and confidence in him.To solve this problem, Shang came up with an idea. He ordered some soldiers to put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital. This attracted many people. Then, in front of the crowd, he said loudly, “People of Qin, here is my offer. Whoever takes this pole to the north gate will get a reward of 10 gold pieces.”It was a simple task and the reward was big. Some time passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought that Shang was joking.Hearing no answer, Shang stepped forward and said, “I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.”This offer was even more unbelievable. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces.Word spread about what had happened in the capital. Soon, the people were saying that Shang was a man of his word. When he began promoting his reforms, the people followed and did not question him.Under the reforms, Qin grew strong and unified all the states, becoming the first empire of China. 6.Which of the following is TRUE about Shang Yang’s reforms?A.Shang Yang’s reforms were the best ones at that time.B.Shang Yang’s reforms helped China become a bigger country.C.Shang Yang’s reforms focused on farming and education.D.Shang Yang’s reforms were introduced to other states.7.Many people were attracted but no one stepped forward after hearing Shang Yang’s word because ________.A.the task was too difficult to finish B.they were not satisfied with the rewardC.they couldn’t believe what Shang said D.they didn’t know how to finish the task8.To convince people to trust him, Shang Yang ________.A.gave a reward to anyone who supported him B.introduced his reforms at the south gate of the capital C.urged many young men to join the army D.showed that he could keep his promises9.What does the story mainly want to tell us?A.Money talks.B.Keeping promises can earn people’s trust. C.Earning people’s trust is never easy.D.Reforms are important for a country to develop.03(2022年贵州省黔东南州中考英语真题)To Borrow Arrows with Thatched BoatsOne day, Zhou Yu ordered Zhuge Liang to make 100,000 arrows(箭)in ten days. Zhou Yu thought it was impossible, but Zhuge Liang said, “Give me three days.” Then he asked Lu Su to lend him 20 boats, andthe soldiers put some scarecrows(稻草人)in line on the boats. He reminded Lu Su not to tell Zhou Yu what was happening.When Lu Su came again to see Zhuge Liang, he found nothing unusual. Nothing happened on the second day, either. In the small hours(凌晨)of the third day, Zhuge Liang invited Lu Su for a boat ride. The 20 boats were tied together with strong ropes. Zhuge’s fleet went towards the camp of Cao Cao. The surface of the river was covered with thick mist(雾)all over. People could hardly see each other on the river. When Zhuge’s fleet got close to the Cao camp before dawn(黎明), Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to shout and beat drums heavily to pretend an attack. But Zhuge and Lu Su only sat inside one boat drinking wine to enjoy themselves.As soon as the Cao camp heard the shouting and drum beating, they mistook it for a surprise attack by the Zhou Yu camp. Since they could see nobody on the river, they had to order 3,000 soldiers to shoot arrows to stop the unexpected attack. The front of the scarecrows was quickly full of arrows. After a while, Zhuge Liang had his fleet turned around to get the other side of the scarecrows to face the Cao camp. When both sides were full of arrows, the day broke. Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to return. The soldiers shouted in excitement, “Thank you, Cao Cao, for your arrows.” After they got back to their camp, they collected more than 100,000 arrows in total from the scarecrows.10.How many days did Zhuge Liang need to make 100,000 arrows?A.One day.B.Two days.C.Three days.D.Ten days.11.The underlined word “feet” probably means _________ in Chinese.A.船帆B.甲板C.船浆D.船队12.Who created the idea to get the arrows?A.Zhou Y u.B.Zhuge Liang.C.Lu Su.D.Cao Cao.13.The soldiers in the Cao camp shot arrows because _________.A.the Zhou Yu camp started an attackB.they could see each other on the riverC.they mistook the shouting and beating for a surprise attackD.Lu Su beat the drums14.How did Zhou Yu probably feel after Zhuge Liang returned with over 100,000 arrows? A.Surprised.B.Bored.C.Tired.D.Lonely.04(江苏省南通海安市2021-2022学年八年级下学期期末学业质量监测英语试题)请认真阅读下面短文, 并根据短文内容回答问题。

2020中考英语时文阅读训练——垃圾分类

2020中考英语时文阅读训练——垃圾分类

2020中考英语时文阅读训练——垃圾分类In July 2019.XXX garbage sorting。

making it the first city in China to do so。

Residents are required to sort their garbage into four categories: recyclable。

harmful。

dry。

and XXX can result in a fine of up to 200 yuan。

Since the n was put in place。

the daily amount of waste in Shanghai has decreased by an average of 15,500 tons。

a 26% drop from the end of 2018.nally。

the average daily weight of recyclable materials is now 4,500 tons。

five times higher than at the end of 2018.The Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau reports that the city has built 21,000 waste-sorting ns and updated over 40,000 XXX.XXX natural resources," said Deng Jianping。

XXX management under the leadership of the central government.However。

there have been some XXX as they are required to remove it from its bag before dumping it。

2020中考英语时文阅读理解训练(新型冠状肺炎)

2020中考英语时文阅读理解训练(新型冠状肺炎)

Surprise volunteer(疫情下的奇特经历)On Feb 12, Dalian (not his real name) was taking a train to Changsha, Hunan, for a business trip. While on the train, he went into a carriage (车厢) to have lunch and chose to remain in the carriage. He did not realize that the carriage was only for people heading to Wuhan.Several hours later, when the train arrived in Wuhan, Dalian was asked to get off, as he was in the special carriage. Although he was surprised, he didn’t want to cause trouble and got off the carriage with just a single bag.As Wuhan had been locked down because of the epidemic, Dalian couldn’t find a hotel to stay in. Feeling at a loss, he saw a notice online looking for volunteers to work in hospitals. The payment was 500 yuan a day. Dalian decided to give it a try.He soon became a volunteer at Wuhan No 1 Hospital. He was responsible for taking out trash, mopping (拖) the floor, disinfecting (消毒) the hospital, dealing with used protective suits and bringing meals to patients.The young man, reportedly from northeast China, had to work 12 hours every day, changing his protective suit three times a day. While working, he couldn’t drink anything or go to the bathroom. He also had to have close contact with infected patients, which is risky.Dalian was afraid of getting infected at first. “When I entered the wards (病房), I was kind of frozen (僵硬的) and felt like I couldn’t move,”he said. But after seeing more patients get better, his fear gradually went away.Dalian’s story has since gone viral (走红的) online. People were surprised by his experience, but also described him as having “a heart of gold”.Exercise一.True or false1.Dalian (not his real name) was taking a train to Changsha, Hunan, for his work.2.Dalian couldn’t find a hotel to stay in,so he went to hospital then became a volunteer.3.Dalian changed his protective suit two times a day4.Dalian feared to get infected at first.5.Dalian is a kind and warm-hearted person.答案1-5TTFTT二.阅读理解1.Why did Dalian have to get off in Wuhan?A. Because he went there for a business trip.B. Because he was in the wrong carriage.C. Because he chose to have lunch in Wuhan.D. Because he bought the wrong train ticket.2.What made Dalian decide to work at a hospital?A. He had volunteer experience.B. He ran out of money.C. He wanted to become a doctor.D. He had nowhere to go.3.Dalian’s job includes ___.a. taking out trash and mopping the floorb. disinfecting others’protective suitsc. dealing with used protective suitsd. bringing meals to doctorsA. abC. bdB. acD. cd4.What does this passage try to tell us?A. Everybody should volunteer.B. We must protect ourselves at all times.C. Everyone can fight the virus in their own way.D. We should be grateful for medical workers.答案1. B。

2020中考英语时文阅读

2020中考英语时文阅读

2020中考英语时文阅读2020中考英语时文阅读篇目一Defending her title格斗“女王”张伟丽成功卫冕。

People had high expectations for this match - and their expectations were met. On March 7, Chinese MMA (mixed martial arts,综合格斗) fighter Zhang Weili beat her Polish opponent (对手) Joanna Jedrzejczyk in Las Vegas. Zhang successfully defended (卫冕) her strawweight(草量级) UFC (终极格斗冠军赛)title.Both women are known as top fighters.Zhang.30.won China's first and only UFC belt last year in Shenzhen.Jedrzejczyk,32,is a former five-time defending champion in the 115-pound group.But this year's novel coronavirus outbreak made Zhang's training harder than usual.She had to travel from Beijing to Thailand and then to Abu Dhabi before arriving in Vegas,about a week later than planned. Worse still, before the match, Zhang was offended(激怒) by a social media post by Jedrzejczyk. In a mock(假装的) poster, Jedrzejczyk wears a gas mask (防毒面具) standing behind Zhang, making fun of the outbreak.The post caused criticism (批评) and was later removed. Zhang said she was fired up to make Jedrzejczyk pay for the tasteless joke in the octagon(八角格斗场).In the end,Zhang scored a narrow win (险胜) over Jedrzejczyk in the fight. Both ended up in the hospital because of the fierce (激烈的) fight.“All fighters deserve (值得) respect from one another in the octagon.I don't like people hitting each other with trash talk,” saidZhang following her victory.“Now the virus situation is not just affecting China,but the whole world. I hope everybody in the world can stand together to fight the virus with a united (联合的) effort,"she said.Choose the answer:1.How many times has Zhang Weili won the UFC belt?A.Once.B.Twice.C. Three times.D.Five times.2.How did the epidemic affect Zhang Weili?A.It made her training harder than usual.B.She was late for the match.C.She was upset because of the outbreak.D.The match was put off due to the outbreak.3.How did Zhang Weili react to Joanna's Twitter post?A.She ignored the Twitter post.B.She made fun of her as well.C. She was angry about it.D. She hit Joanna after.4.Zhang Weili thinks that while facing the epidemic_____A.trash talk is helpful.B.people don’t have to respect each other.C.we should protect ourselves.D.everybody should unite and fight together.5.What do you think of Zhang Weili?A.clever and beautifulB.outstanding and braveC.lively and interestingD.stubborn and aggressive篇目二疫情后五一旅游人数回升___1___ China slowly eases lockdown restrictions and life returns to somewhat normal conditions, residents have once again __2__traveling.From the Bund waterfront in Shanghai to scenic Huangshan Mountain park in the Anhui province, major landmarks across the country ___3___ thousands of visitors over the weekend.But an uptick in domestic sight-seeing doesn't ___4___ mean international travel will rebound as quickly. ___5___ , not according to a recent study conducted by the /doc/ea10174635.html, Group, China's___6___ online travel agency.Based on ___7___survey of 15,000 people across 100 cities in China at the end of March, the company found that 16% of respondents will be ready___8____to travel again in May in time for Golden Week, a ___9___ public holiday.However, the vast majority -- to the tune of 90% -- would ___10___ to travel domestically, with destinations like Yunnan, Hainan island and Shanghai sweeping the top three preferences.完形填空1.A.As B.Through C.With D.When2.A.starts B.started C.decide D.decided3.A.will welcome B.have welcomed C.welcomed D.welcome4.A.surely B.hardly C.necessarily D.exactly5.A.At last B.At most C.I n the end D.At least/doc/ea10174635.html,rge/doc/ea10174635.html,rgest C.greatD.greater7.A.a B.the C./ D.an8.A.going B.ready C.devote D.prepare9.A.five days B.five-day C.one day D.one-day10.A.prefer B.intend C.need D.urge篇目三Paralyzed man walks using robotic suit外骨骼的初步尝试A man who is paralyzed from below his shoulders has been able to walk using a robotic suit. The 28-year-old man could not move his arms, hips and legs after an accident. Doctors fitted him with a special robotic exoskeleton - this is a machine that covered his arms, legs and body. The machine was attached to the ceiling so the man could keep his balance and not fall over. He controlled the machine using high-tech sensors that were implanted near his brain. The man used his thoughts to tell the sensors to move the machine. His brain sent messages to the machine and it moved his arms and legs. He was able to walk a few steps using the machine even though he was paralyzed.Doctors say they are in the early stages of developing this technology. They believe robotic exoskeletons will help disabled people to live better lives in the future. Technology will be able to pick up signals from the brain to control wearable robotic technology. The next stage is to remove the ceiling harness. A neurosurgeon who co-led the exoskeleton trial commented on the exoskeleton suit. He said it was the first wireless, brain-controlled system to be designed that can move allfour limbs. The man was very happy with the test. He said: "I can't go home tomorrow in my exoskeleton, but I've got to a point where I can walk. I walk when I want and I stop when I want."I MULTIPLE CHOICE 阅读理解1) Below which part of the man's body is he paralyzed?A.the shouldersB.the chestC.the neckD.the waist2) How old is the man?A.26B.25C.28D.273) What was the exoskeleton harness attached to?A.a frameB.the ceilingC.the floorD.the walls4) What was implanted near the man's brain?A.a microchipB.a speakerC.a balancing machineD.sensors5) How far did the article say the man walked in the exoskeleton?A.a few stepsB.100 metersC.not too farD.2kms6) How far in the exoskeleton development process are the doctors?A.about six months inB.in the middle stagesC.in the latter stagesD.in the early stages7) What did the article say brain signals will be able to control?A.everythingB.wearable robotic technologyC.robotsD.all computers8) How did the man feel about the exoskeleton test?A.fantasticB.worriedC.shockedD.happy9) What can the man not take home?A.a harnessB.his medical recordsC.the exoskeletonD.sensors10) When did the man say he stopped walking?A.when he was tiredB.when he wanted toC.when doctors told him toD.before lunchII CLOZE 完形填空A man who is paralyzed from (1) ____ his shoulders has been able to walk using a robotic suit. The 28-year-old man could not move his arms, hips and legs after an accident. Doctors (2) ____ him with a special robotic exoskeleton - this is a machine that (3) ____ his arms, legs and body. The machine was attached to the ceiling so the man could keep his balance and not fall (4) ____. He controlled the machine using high-tech sensors that wereimplanted near his brain. The man used his (5) ____ to tell the sensors to move the machine. His brain sent messages to the machine and it moved his arms and legs. He was able to walk a few (6)____ using the machine even though he was paralyzed.Doctors say they are in the (7) ____ stages of developing this technology. They believe robotic exoskeletons will help disabled people to live better lives in the future. Technology will be able to (8) ____ up signals from the brain to control wearable robotic technology. The next stage is to remove the ceiling harness. A neurosurgeon who co-led the exoskeleton (9) ____ commented on the exoskeleton suit. He said it was the first wireless, brain-controlled system to (10) ____ designed that can move all four limbs. The man was very happy with the test. He said: "I can't go home tomorrow in my exoskeleton, but I've got to a (11) ____ where I can walk. I walk when I want and I stop (12) ____ I want."1. A.down B.lower C.less D.below2. A.fitting B.fitter C.fits D.fitted3. A.cared B.covered C.approached D.sorted4. A.up B.under C.over D.at5. A.cells B.opinions C.thoughts D.meditation6. A.steps B.stairs /doc/ea10174635.html,dders D.hops7. A.before B.early C.premature D.fast8. A.pick B.hand C.hold D.stand9. A.trill B.trial C.thrill D.trail10. A.have B.do C.be D.take11. A.sharp B.dot C.point D.level12. A.which B.what C.while D.when答案篇目一1-5 BACDB篇目二1-5ABCCD 6-10BABBA篇目三I阅读理解1--5 ACBDA 6--10 DBDCB II完形填空1--6 DDBCCA 7--12 BABCCD。

2020中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情下的意大利)

2020中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情下的意大利)

Italy mayors scold people not following lockdown意大利市长斥责不遵守禁闭令的人Mayors across Italy are taking direct action to make sure people follow lockdown rules. The whole of Italy is under lockdown. It is one of the countries worst affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The country has reported over 80,000 cases of infections. There have also been 8,215 deaths, the most of any country in the world. The whole country is under lockdown but not everyone is following the rules. There are many videos online of mayors going into the streets to order people to stay at home. Over 100,000 people in Italy have been fined for being on the streets without a good reason. Three-quarters of the world is in lockdown as countries try to contain the virus.Some mayors in Italy are posting angry messages on social media. The mayor of one town said he was tired of people walking their dogs many times a day. He posted a video saying: "Where are you going with these incontinent dogs? You need to stay home. People are dying. Don’tyou get it? You are irresponsible idiots, colossal idiots." The president of Lombardy, Italy's worst affected region, said: "Too many people are still out and about." Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said: "Everyone's efforts are needed as the survival of the social and economic fabric of our country is at stake." Italians have also started a worldwide trend of singing from their balcony to cheer people up.材料来源https:///2020/03/30生词表scold责骂,批评lockdown封城coronavirus冠状病毒infection<医>传染,感染fine罚款contain防止…蔓延(或恶化)incontinent(大小便)失禁的irresponsible idiots不负责任的白痴survival幸存,生存fabric 织物economic fabric经济结构at stake危如累卵,危险trend趋势,动向balcony阳台EXERCISEI TRUE / FALSE判断正误a.Mayors in Italy are taking action to make people follow lockdown rules.b. Italy is the country with the highest number of infections.c. Almost 10,000 people have been fined for being on the streets.d. Around 75 per cent of the world is in lockdown.e. A mayor is angry at people walking dogs too often.f. The mayor called people on the streets "idiots".g. Italy's leader said the survival of the Italian fabric industry is at risk.h. Italians try to cheer each other up by singing on their balcony.II GAP FILL 选词填空Mayors across Italy are taking (1) ____action to make sure people follow lockdown rules. The (2) ____of Italy is under lockdown. It is one of the countries worst affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The country has reported over 80,000 (3) ____of infections. There have also been 8,215 deaths, the (4) ____of any country in the world. The whole country is under lockdown but not everyone is following the (5) ____. There are many videos online of mayors going into the streets to (6) ____people to stay at home. Over 100,000 people in Italy have been (7) ____for being on the streets without a good reason. Three-quarters of the world is in lockdown as countries try to (8) ____the virus.Some mayors in Italy are (9) ____angry messages on social media. The mayor of one town said he was (10) ____of people walking their dogs many times a day. He posted a video saying: "Where are you going with these incontinent dogs? You need to (11) ____home. People are dying. Don’t you get it? You are irresponsible (12) ____, colossal idiots." The president of Lombardy, Italy's worst affected (13) ____, said: "Too many people are still out and about." Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said: "Everyone's efforts are needed as the (14) ____of the social and economic fabric of our country is at (15) ____." Italians have also started a worldwide trend of singing from their balcony to (16) ____people up.III MULTIPLE CHOICE 阅读理解1) What kind of action did the article say mayors are taking?A.insufficient actionB.direct actionC.limited actionD.drastic action2) How much of Italy is under lockdown?A.half of ItalyB.about 90% of ItalyC.most of ItalyD.the whole of Italy3) What are Italy's mayors ordering people to do?A.help their neighboursB.wash their handsC.stay at homeD.sing4) What has happened to 100,000 people in Italy?A.they got finedB.they were movedC.they received free foodD.they got free masks5) How much of the world is in lockdown?A.two-thirdsB.three-quartersC.four-fifthsD.seven-eighths6) Where are the mayors putting their messages?A.on social mediaB.in bottlesC.in newspapersD.on the TV7) What is one mayor angry at people doing?A.meeting in groupsB.holding handsC.walking dogsD.running8) Where did Lombardy's president say too many people were?A.pit and aboutB.outdoorsC.in mallsD.in parks9) Whose efforts did Italy's prime minister say was needed?A.teachersB.nursesC.the policeD.everyone's effort10) From where are Italian peoplesinging?A.opera stagesB.coffee shopsC.balconiesD.theatresIV CLOZE 完形填空Mayors across Italy are taking (1) ____ action to make sure people follow lockdown rules. The whole of Italy is (2) ____ lockdown. It is one of the countries worst affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The country has reported over 80,000 cases (3) ____ infections. There havealso been 8,215 deaths, the most of any country in the world. The (4) ____ country is under lockdown but not everyone is following the rules. There are many videos online of mayors (5) ____ into the streets to order people to stay at home. Over 100,000 people in Italy have been fined for being on the streets without a good reason. Three-quarters of the world is in lockdown as countries try to (6) ____ the virus.Some mayors in Italy are (7) ____ angry messages on social media. The mayor of one town said he was tired of people walking their dogs (8) ____ times a day. He posted a video saying: "Where are you going with these incontinent dogs? You need to stay home. People are dying. Don’t you (9) ____ it? You are irresponsible idiots, colossal idiots." The president of Lombardy, Italy's worst affected (10) ____, said: "Too many people are still out and about." Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said: "Everyone's efforts are needed (11) ____ the survival of the social and economic fabric of our country is at stake." Italians have also started a worldwide trend of singing from their balcony to cheer people (12) ____. Put the correct words from the table below in the above article.1. A.direction B.directs C.director D.direct2. A.around B.between C.over D.under3. A.at B.of C.on D.to4. A.hole B.holy C.whole D.whale5. A.been B.went C.going D.goes6. A.contain B.content C.client D.castanet7. A.jumping B.upping C.posting D.increasing8. A.many B.much C.most D.mere9. A.real B.get C.post D.try10. A. legion B. ration C. region D. portion11. A.was B.has C.as D.is12. A.down B.over C.by D.up习题答案I判断正误1. T2.F3.F4.T5.T6.T7.F8.TII选词填空1.direct2.whole3.cases4.most5.rules6.order7.fined8.contain9.posting 10.tired 11.stay 12.idiots13.region 14.survival 15.stake 16.cheer.III阅读理解1. B2. D3. C4. A5.B6. A7. C8. A9. D10. CIV完形填空1.D2.D3.B4.C5.C6.A7.C 8.A 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.D参考译文意大利市长斥责不遵守禁闭令的人意大利各地的市长正采取直接行动,确保人们遵守封锁规定。

2020中考英语时事阅读第19期

2020中考英语时事阅读第19期

中考英语时事阅读第19期Passage 1:“哪吒”之魔童降世Smashing box-office records in animation (动画片), the film? Ne Zha has proved to be a dark horse, tipped to lift up the Chinese film industry, which has experienced a slowdown in the past five months.The film, which topped the mainland's ticket-revenue (收入) charts for four consecutive (连续的) days, has grossed more than 800 million yuan ($116 million) since it hit domestic (国内的) theaters on Friday, according to live box-office tracker Maoyan.As the first ever Chinese animated film to be released (上映) in the Imax format, the film has also generated approximately 54 million yuan in its opening weekend, setting a new Imax record for the best opening weekend of all animated films released in China.Loosely based on the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) novel Fengshen Yanyi(The Investiture of the Gods), the film is about a mythological figure( 神话人物) who fights against unfair destiny (命运).The 110-minute film, helmed by 1980s-born director Yang Yu, better known as Jiaozi ("dumpling"), offers a retelling of the household tale that will strike a chord (引起共鸣) with a modern Chinese audience."I wanted to change the stereotypical (成见) telling of the original story. This film is about an individual who fights against prejudice (偏见) and socialexclusion," says Yang.In the movie, Ne Zha is born with a "cursed (被诅咒的) destiny". He is unfairly treated by local villagers who believe that the naughty, yet good-hearted, child will grow up to be a public threat. His father, Li Jing, was depicted as a noble man who would sacrifice (牺牲) his own life to rescue his son.Li Baochuan, an expert in animation at Hangzhou Normal University, says Ne Zha shows the development of animation techniques in China and has reducedthe gap (差距) with the world's best.According to the distributors of Ne Zha, the film will have English subtitles (字幕) for overseas markets.1.Who is the director of the film Ne Zha?A. MaoyanB. Yang YuC. Li JingD. Li Baochuan2. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. The Chinese film industry has experienced a slowdown in the past fivemonths.B. Ne Zha has grossed more than 800 million yuan in four days.C. The film in the Imax format has earned about 54 million yuan in its openingweekend.D. The film was based on the Qing Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi .3. The word reduced means_________.A. widenedB. narrowedC. increasedD. raised4. Which of the following statements is RIGHT?A. Ne Zha is a three-hour animation film.B. The film is about a dumpling that fights against unfair destiny.C. Ne Zha's father would save his son at the cost of his own life.D. The film Ne Zha will only have Chinese subtitles.参考答案:1-5 BDBCPassage 2:最美抗疫护士-张静静Zhang Jingjing, 33, was passionate(热衷于)about helping others. She workedfor two months with COVID-19 patients as part of a medical team from Shandong province that had been assigned to Huanggang, Hubei province.张最近刚完成任务,回到山东。

[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

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。

2020初中英语中考时文阅读理解垃圾分类

2020初中英语中考时文阅读理解垃圾分类

2020初中英语中考时文阅读理解垃圾分类If you live in Shanghai, you might have taken a “lesson” in sorting (分类) garbage, as the city introduced new garbage-sorting regulations (规章) on July 1, 2019.As China’s first city to carry out strict regulations on garbage sorting and recycling, Shanghai requires its residents (居民) to sort garbage into four categories (类别), namely recyclable, harmful, dry and wet waste. If people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can be fined up to 200 yuan.Since the regulation took effect, the amount of total daily waste in Shanghai has been reduced by an average of 15,500 tons, dropping 26 percent from the end of2018, while the average daily weight of recyclables hits 4,500 tons, five times higher than the end of 2018, according to the Shanghai Landscaping and City AppearanceAdministrative Bureau.The city also rebuilt 21,000 waste-sorting stations and more than 40,000 waste bins have been updated (更新). The city’s waste collection and transportation system (运输系统) is complete, according to the bureau.“Proper waste sorting protects the environment and saves natural resources,”said Deng Jianping, director of the bureau. “Led by the central government,Shanghai is making efforts to develop long-term solutions to garbagemanagement.”However, there have also been some problems. Some people complained that it is difficult to deal with wet garbage, as they are asked to remove wet garbage from its bag when dumping (倾倒). According to the sorting rules, the wet garbage mustgo in the wet waste bin and the bag must go in the dry waste bin.This separation is necessary, as it ensures that the wet garbage will decompose (分解) properly and become useful organic (有机的) waste, the bureau said.Plastic bags can affect this process. Some people in Shanghai are instead using paper bags that can biodegrade(生物降解)or plastic containers that can be washed and reused, according to Xinhua.1. People in Shanghai are asked to sort their garbage into the _____ categories.A. recyclable, dry, harmful and kitchen wasteB. recyclable, kitchen, dry and “other” wasteC. harmful, recyclable, dry and “other” wasteD. harmful, recyclable, dry and wet waste2. What does the third paragraph tell us?A. The garbage-sorting regulation has already brought improvements.B. Recyclable waste comes out to two-thirds of the total daily waste.C. In 2019, people produced less waste than in 2018.D. Shanghai needs stricter rules to deal with waste.3. According to Deng Jianping, Shanghai _____.A. has added more than 40,000 waste binsB. has had problems with garbage managementC. will help other cities make garbage-sorting regulationsD. is still looking for long-term solutions to deal with garbage4. What does “this process” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The process of sorting garbage.B. The process of dumping wet waste.C. The process of decomposing wet waste.D. The separation of wet waste and dry waste.5.This article tell us_______.A. why Shanghai must sort their garbage.B. how Shanghai sorts their garbageC. the reason of the garbage-sorting regulation and some achievement. D.how to protect our environment参考答案:1-5 DADCC。

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)

2020年中考英语时文阅读训练(疫情相关)(含答案)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN2020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 peoplein the room. In Singapore, people who don’t keep a distance of 1 meter in public areas may need to pay afine of up to $10,000 (50,000 yuan) or up to six monthsin prison (监狱).There are also some more creative rules. In Panama, for example, men and women must leave their homes ondifferent 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.P eople can stay at least 1.5 meters away from other people when in public.2.T he students are studying online instead of going to school.3.P eople 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 homeOn Monday.二、Choose the answer1.In Australia, only _____ people should be allowed in a 100-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 MondayA.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年中考英语新冠疫情的完型+阅读+首字母(答案+译文)

2020年中考英语新冠疫情的完型+阅读+首字母(答案+译文)

2020年中考英语新冠疫情的完型+阅读+⾸字母(答案+译⽂)【2020抗击疫情热点】做中考英语完形填空(⼀)疫情逐渐好转,离不开国家研发和使⽤的⼀些⾼科技设备。

⽐如可以送餐的机器⼈,远程医疗系统,AI诊断系统等等,它们在这场艰苦的战役中起到了很重要的作⽤。

重点词汇Telemedicine system DronesDoctors diagnose(诊断) patients online. Robots help to send food to __1__. Drones(⽆⼈机)monitor people in crowds. We are using new ways to fight the novel coronavirus. They are safe. They can help people __2__ in contact with each other. Let’s meet these high-tech helpers!Telemedicine systemWith remote video system, doctors can diagnose patients without seeing them in person. Also, doctors from different hospitals can have a meeting by using the system __3__. This saves a lot of time. Both Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals have this system.Drones warn people in groupsIn some rural places, police use drones to monitor people in groups. When the drone __4__ big groups of people, police will warn them through the loudspeaker on the drone. In some places, people also use drones to disinfect(消毒) their __5__.3D “hospital”A company in Shanghai __6__ 15 rooms by using 3D technology. They sent the rooms to Hubei for patients to live in. Each room is about the __7__ of your bedroom. A 3D printer takes 24 hours to build the rooms.AI system check for feverAt the Mudanyuan subway station in Beijing, an AI system can check people in crowds to see __8__they have fevers. When people __9__, the system scans people’s faces. The system can check about 300 people in one minute.Smart robotsTime to eat! In some hospitals, smart robots help to deliver food to patients. The robots can also help to __10__ medicine and show the way to people.1.A. consumers B. customers C . patients2.A. avoid B. keep C. develop3.A. all the time B.at times C.at the same time4.A. imagines B. finds C. records5.A. relatives B. hands C. communities6.A. built B. produced C. printed7.A. size B. shape C. pattern8.A .that B. if C. why9.A. pass by B. pass away C. pass down10.A. hand in B. hand on C. hand out参考答案:1-5.CBCBC 6-10.CABAC完形填空译⽂:远程医疗系统⽆⼈机医⽣在线诊断病⼈。

[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

[精]2020中考英语时事阅读测试含答案

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。

2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练

2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练

2020年中考英语时文阅读理解、选词填空训练一、阅读理解AFacts about the novelcoronavirusHere are some facts you need to know about the the new coronavirus.1.Smoking can’t kill the new coronavirusSmoking may reduce the body’s resistance(抵抗力)and make it easier for people to be infected(感染).2.VitaminC can’t prevent infectionVC is usually used as anauxiliary (辅助的) treatment. It can’t prevent or kill coronaviruses. Taking too much VC is bad for your health.3.Antibiotics can’t treat the new coronavirusAntibiotics do not kill viruses, only bacteria (细菌). The new coronavirus is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used to prevent or treat it.4.Taking a hot bath can’t kill the virusAlthough the new coronavirus is vulnerable (脆弱的) to heat, it can only be weakened after exposure (暴露) to a 56℃ temperature for over 30 minutes.5.Sun exposure can’t kill the virusThe temperature of sunlight can’t reach 56℃, so the sunlight can’t kill the virus. If you want to get some sun, please wear a mask.阅读短文,根据问题选择最佳选项。

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2020中考英语时文阅读(新型冠状肺炎)
Science can help us win
科学能帮助我们赢得胜利
It’s not just doctors, but also scientists who are working to study the virus from scratch (从头开始).
Chinese scientists have reacted(反应) quickly to deal with the novel coronavirus. On Jan 11 – 12 days after getting a sample(样本) from an infected patient – scientists in Wuhan released the genetic sequence(基因序列) of the novel coronavirus, the key to understanding the virus. They shared this data with scientists around the world.
Around Jan 14, several companies created nucleic acid test kits(核酸检测盒) to help identify(识别) suspected(疑似的) infections. The Kehua Biochemical Company made the first kits. The kits take 1.5 to 3 hours to provide results from samples taken from patients. Now 10 companies are making 1.7 million testing kits every day, according to the National Medical Products Administration.
Scientists are still looking for new medications and treatments. They have found that plasma(血浆) from recovered(康复的) patients has antibodies(抗体) that can stop the virus. As of Feb 28, 91 patients had seen improvements in their symptoms(症状) thanks to plasma from recovered patients, according to the National Health Commission.
Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing.
However, the best way to end the epidemic is through vaccination(接种疫苗). Vaccines can stimulate(激活) the immune system(免疫系统) and fight the disease. But it can take as many as 5 to 10 years to develop a vaccine. Scientists have to test new vaccines on animals and then on humans.
Chinese scientists have isolated(分离) strains(株) of the virus, the basic(基础的) ingredient to make vaccines. Potential(有潜力的) vaccines are set to begin clinical trials as early as late April or May, according to the National Health Commission. With the shared virus data, scientists in other countries are also working on it. US company Moderna Therapeutics started human trials of a potential vaccine on Feb 24.
Supercomputers help study
Supercomputers can run calculations(计算) faster than ordinary ones. China’s fastest supercomputer has a processing speed of 93.0 petaflops(千万亿次) per second. Scientists are now
using supercomputers to look for possible drugs. They make programs and let them run on the supercomputers to find possible drugs. The computers can also analyze(分析) the genetic data of the virus and help scientists develop vaccines. Companies like Tencent have opened up their supercomputers to scientists who are studying the virus. It is hoped that this will allow scientists to develop a vaccine more quickly.
生词表
rom scratch
react quickly
deal with
get a sample
an infected patient
share the data with ...
identify suspected infections new medications and treatments plasma from recovered patients in clinical trials
through vaccination
isolate strains of the virus make vaccines 从头开始
快速反应
处理
采集样本
一名受感染的病人与......分享数据
识别疑似感染
新的药物和治疗方法
从康复患者身上提取的血浆
进入临床试验
通过接种疫苗
分离这种病毒的毒株
制造疫苗
the National Health Commission 国家卫生委员会
Exercise
一、Fill in the blanks
二、任务型阅读
what’s the key to understanding the virus?
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What do Chinese scientists and scientists in other countries do with the data ?
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What’s the best way to end the epidemic.
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翻译句子
Some kinds of traditional Chinese medicine are being used to treat patients, while five drugs are in clinical trials(临床试验), or human testing.
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What are scientists using supercomputers to do?
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