高中英语疫情相关高考时文阅读系列二{四篇15题附答案}
高考英语时文阅读 (带答案)
A字数: 293Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe "hugging booths."Amber Crenshaw and her husband Steve Crenshaw own a business called Handle With Care and work with Unlimited Care Cottages, an assisted living facility. Amber said she and her husband designed and built the hugging booths after one of the nurses suggested the idea."The residents have been, just so filled with joy," Amber said. "It was one of our resident's birthdays. We were able to set the booth up for their birthday, and family members were able to come in and give birthday hugs. It has really lifted the spirits of the assisted living residents."Buck Buckholtz, the owner of Unlimited Care Cottages, where the hugging booths have been used, said that the families were also excited.He said, "The families, there was a pretty quick response of, 'When can you bring it to this house? When can you bring it to this house? When are we going to have one?"Amber said that she and her husband designed it to fit into a standard door without gaps, and built it with materials that coronavirus cannot transmit through, allowing family members to hug each other safely."Just the power of touch is so important because it's been since March since these family members and the residents at the homes have been able to touch and hug," she said. "Through this, we've been able to create an opportunity for them to reach out and have a touch. It's huge, it brings lots of joy."The Crenshaws have just worked with Unlimited Care so far, but they said other assisted living facilities in Texas have contacted them with interest.1. Who gave the idea of building the hugging booths?A. Amber CrenshawB. Buck BuckholtzC. Steve CrenshawD. A nurse of Handle With Care2. What might happen next according to the text?A. The Crenshaws may continue to work with other assisted living facilities in Texas to build more huggingbooths.B. The Crenshaws will make the hugging booths better.C. Other assisted living facilities in Texas will help Handle With CareD. The Crenshaws will prevent coronavirus from transmitting.3. The Crenshaws put the hugging booths to use____ .A. on one of their resident's birthdaysB. to reduce the residents’ panic during the coronavirus pandemicC. to help the family members celebrate birthdays together.D. because of the the coronavirusB字数:214Desperately trying to keep a smile on your face will only make your depression worse, a new study suggests.Feeling content has become the sole goal for many in recent years, but embracing your sadness may be more beneficial.University of Melbourne researchers said that society's downright shunning回避of being sad could be harmful for sufferers of the blues.Dr Brock Bastian, a psychologist behind the study, said: 'Depression rates are higher in countries that place ahappiness.''Rather than being the by-product of a life well-lived, feeling happy has become a goal in itself. This reinforces the message that we should aim to maximise our positive emotions and avoid our negative ones' Society needs to change its attitude on depression if the disorder is to be tackled effectively, Dr. Bastian hinted.He added that people have become so used to not showing signs of vulnerability脆弱due to social media being used to celebrate achievements.For the study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, the researchers assessed 112 depressed patients. Each volunteer was asked to rate their symptoms of the blues and how much pressure they faced to be happy. They were tracked over a period of one month.4. From the text we know that ____ .A. People are usually used to hiding their weaknesses and their feelings of depression.B. Social media used to celebrate achievements.C. All the sufferers of the blues place a premium on happinessD. Depressed patients never tackle their pressure effectively,5. Which of the following can be the best title of the text ?A. Keeping a smile on your face will only make your depression worseB. Don't try and be happy - it will only make you sad.C. Society's downright shunning of being sad makes people stronger.D. We should aim to maximise our positive emotions6. According to the text, the beneficial way to deal with depression is to ____ .A. avoid our negative emotionsB. hide signs of vulnerabilityC. celebrate achievementsD. embrace our sadnessC字数:403Visitors enjoying a quiet breakfast at the Singita Ebony Lodge, a luxury hotel in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, were treated to a rare encounter with a leopard in early September 2020. The handful of guests watched in awe —and a little trepidation惊恐— as the majestic animal, who appeared to be searching for a tasty morsel, calmly explored the various areas of the restaurant. Fortunately for the humans, nothing on the “menu” seemed to catch the leopard’s fancy, and it left as abruptly as it had arrived.Erika Wiese, who captured the footage of the leopard walking through the restaurant, told Kruger Sightings that she and the other guests were alerted to the predator’s arrival by the alarm calls sounded by surrounding vervet monkeys. Also known as savanna monkeys, the smart mammals communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators — leopards, eagles, baboons, and pythons — with a unique call, allowing other members oftheir species to respond accordingly. For example, the short tonal call signaling a leopard is nearby cause the monkeys to scramble into trees, while the low-pitched grunts, indicating the presence of eagles, warns them to keep an eye on the skies.The leopard, however, was not interested in the monkeys, but instead appeared to be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelope, that it had been stalking in a nearby riverbed earlier in the day. Wiese says, “The sighting ended with the leopard strolling calmly away from the deck area and out of sight towards the bushbuck who you can hear alarm calling at the end.”Wiese says that thanks to the lodge’s well-trained staff, who are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits, and the strict safety rules in place, the guests all remained calm. She gushes, “We felt complete awe, reverence, respect, and gratitude. What a rare experience to have such an encounter with a leopard. The situation proved that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.”Located adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of animals, including over 144 mammal, 500 bird, 30 amphibian, and 110 reptile species. However, the area’s main attraction is the presence of the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos — which roam the game park in abundance.7. What is the general idea of the text?A. Wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respect.B. Savanna monkeys can communicate the presence of each of their four-known predators.C. Guests at south African Lodge get a surprise visit from a leopard.D. The lodge’s well-trained staff are experienced at dealing with wild animal visits.8. Which of the following is NOT right?A. Visitors at the Singita Ebony Lodge often encounter with a leopard.B. The leopard was not interested in the monkeys.C. The leopard was seen walking calmly away from the deck area towards the bushbuckD. Kruger National Park is close to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.9. What did the leopard come here for ?A. To explore the various areas of the restaurant.B. To be in search of a bushbuck, or African antelopeC. To prove that wildlife and people can live and interact with each other in harmony and respectD. To search for those monkeys.10. How did Erika Wiese and the other guests know that a predator was coming?A. They saw it themselves.B. By the low-pitched grunts sounded by surrounding vervet monkeysC. Erika Wiese captured the leopard at the restaurant.D. By the alarm calls sounded by surrounding savanna monkeys11. The underlined word in the second paragraph refers to______ .A. monkeyB. leopardC. bushbuckD. baboonD字数:316If businesses are to get reluctant workers back into the office, finding ways to maintain social distancing will be key. An Israeli company thinks it can help, using smart sensors mounted on workplace ceilings.PointGrab developed its technology before the pandemic to help workspace managers optimize优化how employees use office space. About the size of a smoke alarm, the sensors can record the exact number and location of people in buildings including offices, hotels and restaurants.One of the company's first clients was Deloitte, which installed the system at its flagship London office last year. PointGrab's sensors were connected to screens in the building toshow the availability of desks and shared areas in real time. PointGrabCEO Doron Shachar says it was one of a range of innovations that helpedDeloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.Now PointGrab has adapted the technology so the sensors can alsomonitor social distancing by keeping track of how far apart people are,and whether they're traveling in one direction around a building.Workspace managers can set up alerts for when two people are closerthan two meters for more than 30 seconds, for example.The sensors have been included in the "six feet office" concept created by real estate房地产services company Cushman and Wakefield to encourage employees to practice social distancing. They are currently being used in this way at a university in the Netherlands, and at an innovation hub in Belgium.While the social distancing innovation is new, PointGrab has deployed more than 10,000 sensors for workspace optimization, including in the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell.Workers might not like the idea of being monitored, but PointGrab says no images or identifying features are recorded. Instead, each employee is represented as an anonymous无名的dot on a dashboard."The sensor does not violate people's privacy," Shachar says. "This is extremely important in the workspace."12.When did PointGrab develop the technology?A. during novel coronavirusB. soon after novel coronavirus broke outC. before novel coronavirus broke outD. last year13. The technology was first used by Deloitte to ____ .A. optimize how employees use office spaceB. keep track of how far apart employees areC. violate people's privacyD. encourage employees to practice social distancing14. Which of the following is NOT right?A.the offices of Coca-Cola, Facebook and Dell also installed smart sensorsB. Images and identifying features can be recorded clearly.C. The sensor does not violate people's privacyD. The using of PointGrab's sensors helped Deloitte fit 30% more people into 3% less space.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. Smart sensors will help maintain social distancingB. Getting reluctant workers back into the office is not easy.C. How an Israeli company develop smart sensorsD. Social distancing is extremely important in the workspaceE:语法填空Water on the MoonScientists have announced the breathtaking news that there is water on the Moon. They said the Moon may hold water in more places and in ___16___ (large) amounts than they previously thought. The scientists are from NASA in the USA. Based ___17___ a detailed analysis of two separate studies, they confirmed the presence of water molecules on the side of the Moon we can see. Ice ___18___ (think) to exist on the dark side of the Moon, ___19___ is permanently blocked from sunlight. However, NASA said it found water on the sunlit parts of the lunar surface. The space agency says it identified a ___20___ (three) of a litre of water in one area. This was not enough to form ice as the molecules were trapped in a cubic metre of rock.NASA's discovery could pave the way for more space exploration. It could be a game-changer in the quest to explore the heavens. It could accelerate the building of permanent bases on the Moon as it opens up the ___21___ (possible) of there ___22___ (be) a sustainable source of drinking water. This could ___23___ (turn) into rocket fuel one day. A NASA spokesperson explained the significance of the discovery. He said: "Water is extremely critical for deep space exploration. It's a resource of direct value for our astronauts. Any time we don't need to pack water for our trip, we have an opportunity to take other useful items with us." That means astronauts could transport ___24___ (material) to be used to carry out bigger ___25___ (science) experiments.KeysA: 1-3 DAAB: 4-6 ABDC: 7-11 CABDB D: 12-15 CABA E:rger17.on18.was thought19.which20.third21.possibility22.being23.be turned24.materials25.scientific。
2020年高考英语备考时文阅读做高考题(新冠肺炎疫情专题)
2020年高考英语备考:时文阅读做高考题(新冠肺炎疫情专题)一Powerful engineering tools should help in the fight 1.______nCoV-2109, but we must start by acknowledging some limitations.The rest of this series will look at 2.______ digital technology applies to 3..______ outbreak of a novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) in China. How is engineering being deployed to help medical professionals combat its spread there and in the rest of the world?But as 4.______ (cover) and public interest –and concern – about the outbreak has intensified, it seems wise first to look at how the event is e xposing some of technology’s limitations both in and of itself and how we interpret 5.______ it can do for us.Technology is not immediate. There is a tendency 6.______ (believe) that the recent rapid advances in processing power, algorithmic development, machine learning and artificial intelligence can now deliver almost instant answers to everything. The digital landscape 7.______ (change)massively since the SARS outbreak in 2003. But while we may be able to do things more 8.______ (efficient, some things still take time and that is particularly true of a virus. There is no ‘one size fits all’ here and, indeed, there are real dangers in 9.______(believe)that one analytical strategy and 10.______(it)particular use can be applied universally.1.against2.how3.the4.coverage5.what6.to believe7.has changed8.efficiently9.believing10.i tsPowerful engineering tools should help in the fight against nCoV-2109, but we must start by acknowledging some limitations.强大的工程工具应该有助于打击新冠肺炎,但我们必须首先承认一些限制。
2022年高考英语最新热点时文阅读:疫情之下,中国服务业以两年来最快的速度收缩(含练习题)
疫情之下,这个行业正在急剧收缩文本导读China’s service sector activity contracted at steepest pace in 2 years in March今年3月份,中国服务业以两年来最快的速度收缩Activity in China’s service sector contracted at the steepest pace in two years in March as the local surge in coronavirus cases restricted mobility and weighed on client demand, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday.周三公布的一项私营部门调查显示,3月份中国服务业以两年来的最快速度收缩,原因是国内冠状病毒病例激增限制了社会流动性,并对消费者需求产生重压。
The Caixin services purchasing managers’index (PMI) dived to 42 in March from 50.2 in February, dropping below the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis. The reading indicates the sharpest activity decline since the initial onset of the pandemic in February 2020.财新服务业采购经理人指数(PMI)从2月份的50.2降至3月份的42,跌破50的荣枯线。
该数据表明,活动水平出现了自2020年2月疫情首次爆发以来的最大幅度下降。
The survey, which focuses more on small firms in coastalregions, tallied with the gauge of an official survey, which also showed the deterioration in the service sector.这项调查更多地关注沿海地区的小企业,与官方调查的指标一致,后者同样显示了服务业的恶化。
--2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇-3(附详答)
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇Passage 1 疫情使“食物银行”面临危机Skyrocketing unemployment due to the coronavirus(新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病) has been forcing a growing number of Americans to turn to charitable services for assistance as food insecurity among families with children grows. New York City Mission Society(NYCMS) has been serving the city’s most underserved(缺少关爱的) children since 1812. Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children it serves and delivering them during the pandemic.“I can't tell you how desperately these food baskets are needed...In the New York tri-state area, we have a very serious situation because so many residents live at or below the pover ty level,” Shafiroff, a member of NYCMS, told Fox News. “The food bank across the area are very helpful...but the supply and the demand are not working the way they should right now. There is massive demand all over the country --39 million Americans out o f work, and this translates into no food on the table.”Shafiroff noted that a major issue during the pandemic has been getting food to the food banks, especially amid the shutdown of multiple meat processing plants across the country. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(食品药品管理局) has even temporarily loosened its food labeling policies during the coronavirus pandemic and give producers more flexibility amid food shortages.According to a Brookings analysis, almost 35 percent of households with children said they did not have sufficient food, that's 14 percent higher than during the recession. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shafiroff is encouraging those who can afford it to make donations to their local food bank. “I know my husband and I recently donated 10,000 meals to Heart of the Hamptons, which is a food bank in the Hamptons, because we feel so strongly about providing food and being part of th e solution,” said Shafiroff. "And of course, 10,000 meals really doesn't mean much when you look at a country with 39 million people out of work, but if we all work tog ether, I believe we can solve this problem.”1 What did New York City Mission Society do to the children ?A Helped children grow happily.B Treated children with coronavirus.C Provided children with food.D Gave children baskets of books.2 What did government do to solve food shortages ?A Gave more food to food banks and Americans who were out of work.B Relaxed policies to enable food production more flexible.C Issued policies to meet the food demand.D Helped Americans to find jobs amid pandemic.3 What does Shafiroff appeal people to do in last paragraph ?A To make donations if people have food or money.B Create more job chances for people.C Work together to fight against the pandemic.D Look after people who are suffering the virus.Passage 2 疫情中的“拥抱帘”创意Sometimes you just want a hug from your grandma. A little girl from Riverside, Calif., wanted to hug her grandparents, but couldn’t because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced the family members to keep their distance from each other. Getting creative, 10-year-old Paige created a “hug curtain” using a shower curtain, plastic bags, disposable plates and a hot glue gun. Mom Lindsay Okray, who works as a nurse, supervised the set-up. On Facebook, the proud mom praised about Paige’s idea, which was then set up outside of the grandparents’ front door at home.“Paige saw a video of someone who made this type of ‘blanket’ to hug their family. She put together a list and she designed it so she could hug nana and papa.. this girl is so amazing, and w e were so happy to be able to hug them!!” Lindsay wrote on Facebook, along with photos and video of the girl using the “hug curtain.”In the photos and video of the curtain, the grandparents are seen taking turns giving Paige big hugs. “It might be wet from the Lysol(杀菌剂) wipe,” Lindsay can be heard off-camera saying, once the grandparents open the door. “Oh my God, I love you,” Grandma says, while excitedly embracing her granddaughter. “How cool is this?” she adds. Those on Facebook were equally pleased wi th the creation and praised Paige’s design. “God bless you sweetie. You are a wonderful granddaughter. And very smart,” one person commented. “So cute,” another wrote.“So great!” one person commented, while another simply wrote “Awesome!”Though the “hug” curtain is a sweet gesture, make sure you continue to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus by practicing proper hygiene(卫生) like washing your hands, wearing a face mask outside, and maintaining a safe social distancing of 6 feet from others, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Why did Paige create the “hug curtain” ?A To make use of extra plastic bags.B To give her grandparents hugs.C To post photos and videos on Facebook.D To show her creative talent.2 What is true about the “hug curtain” ?A It was firstly created by Paige.B It was made by Paige’s mother.C It was supposed to be worn.D It was partly made of plastic bags.3 What is the attitude of people on Facebook toward the “hug curtain”?A ComplimentaryB WorriedC UnconcernedD Annoyed4 What is the purpose of the last paragraph ?A Praise the hug curtain one more time.B Remind people to take protective measures.C Show people how to protect themselves.D Tell people how to fight against coronavirus.Passage 3 机器翻译比人工翻译好吗?For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily at a delicious empanada(肉馅卷饼). The sign read 'queso y tocino'. Because I knew some essential Spanish vocabulary, I knew that 'queso' was cheese. But 'tocino'? I typed it into my smartphone translation app. What came back? 'Tocino'. I later learned that means 'bacon' in the local language. Computer-assisted translation is popular. Google Translate, for example, is used by more than 500 million people. But while convenient and easy to use, they are hardly perfect. Now, dropping the odd expression now and again is hardly important on an informal conversational level –as might happen to a tourist on holiday. But in more formal circumstances, such as a medical or legal discussion, the wrong expression can be disastrous. So, can a computer translator ever equal a human?The technology has come a long way. These days, people can wear a 'translation earpiece'. These pick up the foreign terms and translate it directly to the wearer. Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of US start-up Waverly Labs, a producer of one such earpiece, says they work by 'combining a network of algorithms(演算) and speech-recognition technology'. But they have limitations. Firstly, there's a delay while the phrase is translated. How long often depends on the connection strength. Secondly, they aren't able to communicate human emotion well. Human conversation is more sensitive than just the words used. It has tone, attitude, for example. "If you want to create a relationship…you need a human translator to make it sound natural," Zoey Cooper, brand and content director at Wordbank, a global marketing and translation agency, told the BBC.So, while many professional translators do use computer-assisted translation tools to help them with the repetitive nature of translation, context is important. It might work well for a survey or instruction manual, but for important human-to-human speech, and for the time being at least, better to use a translator, or your message might get mistaken or lost in translation.1 What did the author want to buy in Colombia?A some baconB a cheese hamburgerC a cheese and bacon empanadaD a smartphone2 When can a computer-assisted translation error be a big problem?A When a tourist is visiting.B When two doctors are having discussionC When two kids are having fun.D When we are reading a foreign magazine.3 How do translation earpieces work?A They calculate and recognize speech.B They search on the internet.C Humans do the translations behind them.D They translate by using smartphones.4 What are the disadvantages of translation earpieces?A They will show the results at once.B They are quite expensive.C They don’t need high technology.D They can’t express feelings.Passage 4 残疾女孩的创业路When Liu Yanzhi was a teenager, she would secretly apply her mother's lipstick and go out onto the streets in her wheelchair with her younger sister. However, many passersby gave her contemptuous looks, saying that it was silly for a disabled person to wear makeup. Her sister was often embarrassed and asked Liu not to do it. "I was quite angry," said Liu, who has been unable to walk since she contracted a fever when she was 8 months old. "Which law says disabled women can't wear makeup? Every woman has the right to pursue beauty. Wearing makeup makes women like me confident."At age 25, Liu-then a single mother with a baby daughter-used an interest-free loan arranged by the local government to open a beauty salon in her home county in Anhui province. Now, the 31-year-old owns a factory that produces her own brand of cosmetics. Her success did not come easy, though. In 2009, Liu took the gaokao, the annual college entry exam, and won a place at a vocational school(职业学校) in Hefei, Anhui's capital. After touring the campus, she declined the offer. Without her parents, the lack of accessiblefacilities would make her journey between the dormitory and teaching building an real challenge every day. "I lay in bed for three days thinking about what I should do," Liu said. "I dared not cry, because I could see how heartbroken my mother was." Instead, she sold ice cream, tended jewelry stalls and distributed leaflets. Whenever possible, she spoke with other retailers, looking for ways to achieve financial independence. Then, she worked in a local beauty salon for a couple of years. She earned a low wage, but discovered her career, learning massage techniques and how to apply makeup. She also became a qualified beautician and dietitian.In 2012, she obtained a 50,000 yuan ($7,000) loan, rented a street-front shop and opened a beauty salon. In the first two years, the salon lost money. Liu's mother asked her to give up, but she brushed concerns aside and traveled around the country to attend training sessions run by noted beauticians.1 What does the underlined word “contemptuous” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A admirableB not caringC confusedD not respectful2 Why did Liu declined the offer of a vocational school ?A Because the journey to Anhui’s capital was long and hard.B Because her parents told her to refuse the offer.C Because the daily life on campus was challenging to her.D Because she thought the study was full of challenges.3 How can you describe Liu according to paragraph 3 ?A optimistic and hard-workingB considerate and beautifulC fortunate and strongD clever and thoughtful4 What will be talked about in the following paragraph ?A Liu traveled around the country.B Liu finally made it after training.C Liu went back to school for study.D Liu closed her beauty salon.passage 1 答案:1. C. 根据第一段最后一句,Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children itserves and delivering them during the pandemic,最近,它一直在儿童制作食品和公用设施篮子,并在疫情期间运送这些篮子。
英语疫情时文阅读
英语疫情时文阅读一、Learning from the past can save us ADB 前事不忘,后事之师。
守望相助,共抗疫情。
As you read the news about novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP,新型冠状病毒肺炎), you might feel a bit nervous.But China and other Asian countries have survived similar epidemics (流行病) in recent years.In 20__2 and 20__3, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS, 非典型肺炎) struck 32 countries and regions around the world.China was hit the hardest, with 5,327 cases and 349 deaths on the Chinese mainland.Just like this new epidemic, SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus (冠状病毒).Similarly, it causes flu-like symptoms (症状), such as coughing and difficult breathing.About nine years later, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS, 中东呼吸综合征) first eared in Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯).It is also caused by a type of coronavirus.Although this disease affected far fewer people than SARS (about 2,500 cases), it killed 858 of them, giving it a mortality rate (致死率) of 34 percent, according to NPR.The disease was eventually traced back to camels.Both of these diseases are caused by viruses, which makes them very difficult to treat.However, we have learned from these previous outbreaks.China&rs;s e_perience in fighting SARS made it able to respond faster to NCP.China has also learned to seek international help and cooperation (合作) while fighting the disease this time.Li Bin, vice minister of the National Health mission, told reporters that Beijing is sharing all relevant (相关的) data on NCP with international institutes, including WHO.“With relatively plete preven tion and control systems for sudden and infectious (传染的) diseases in place since SARSand with the support of the broad masses of the public, we are confident of victory,” he said.BY MIKE FUKSMAN, 21ST CENTURY TEENS STAFF 1.From the story, we know that SARS _____.A.is also caused by a type of coronavirus B.is the deadliest virus in the world C.only affected China in 20__3 D.killed around 5,000 people 2.What do we know about MERS? A.MERS doesn&rs;t affect old people.B.No people died from MERS.C.MERS affected more people than SARS.D.MERS has a higher mortality rate than SARS.3.To fight against NCP, according to Li Bin, China _____.A.is putting more money into medical research B.is seeking international help and cooperation C.is developing a vaccine to treat NCP D.is learning from other countries&rs; e_perience 二、Doctors deserve praise DDA 他们用血肉之躯,筑起抗疫的“ 钢墙铁壁” 。
疫情相关高考英语时文阅读四篇{15题}
疫情相关高考时文阅读四篇 {15 题}A. 新冠病毒和血型;B. 能检测新冠病毒的口罩;C. 疫情期间万事皆可云;D. 2020 全球首个公共交通免费的国家AA 血型的人比 O 血型的人更容易感染新冠病毒People with Type A blood are significantly more likely to catch coronavirus than those with Type O, Chinese academics have found.The study in Wuhan also found those with Type A blood are more likely to die from COVID-19. In the general population Type O blood (34%) is more common than A (32%). However, among COVID-19 patients, people with Type O accounted for just 25%, whereas Type A made up 41%.People with Type O blood made up a quarter (25%) of deaths in the research. Normally, Type O people make up 32 percent of people in Wuhan.The controversial correlation has yet to be scrutinised by other academics in peer review and the researchers are unable to explain why infection varies by blood type.Researchers in China assessed 2,173 people who had been diagnosed with thecoronavirus, including 206 people who died after contracting the virus, from three hospitals in Hubei.Academics compared the data of the infected Wuhan patients with 3,694 non-infected people in the same region. Of the 206 patients in the study who died, 85 had type A blood, equivalent to 41 percent of all deaths.In the healthy Wuhan population, a city of 11 million people, 34 percent of people are type A. People with Type A blood are significantly more likely to catch coronavirus than those with Type O, Chinese academics have found.1 Which is the right percentage of people with type O blood in the general population?3 Which statement is wrong according to the passage?A. Blood group O has a lower risk of death compared with non-O groups.B. Blood group A has a higher risk of death compared with non-A groups.C. People of blood group A might need more careful protection to avoid the possibility of infection.D. People of Blood group O should be more careful to protect himself from being infected than those with type A blood.BA. 34%B.32%2 According to the study in Wuhan, whichCOVID-19? C. 25% D. 41% group of people are more likely to infect A. People with type O blood.C. People with type AB blood. B. People with type A blood.D. People with type B blood.英国科学家研发检测新冠病毒口罩Researchers hope to trial low-cost face masks that can detect whether someone has infectious coronavirus before they display any symptoms.Experts at the University of Leicester said if successful, the method could simplify large-scale screening for the virus and curb the spread of Covid-19.The sampling masks will be adapted using 3D printed strips and can trap exhaled microbes in a 30-minute period. About 80,000 people so far have been infected with the disease worldwide.Scientists claim the adapted masks could allow large groups to be checked at once, which could help curb the spread of the virus and avoid long stays in quarantine.Mike Barer, professor of clinical microbiology at the university, said: "Coronavirus is spread from the mouth, throat and respiration system of infected individuals. This new approach is exciting because it could help us determine whether a person is infectious or not, even before symptoms of the virus have appeared. "Measuring how much of the virus is breathed out by using the mask sampling approach will allow us to compare levels of the virus exhaled by different individuals, and could help us focus control efforts on preventing spread." "The mask can easily be processed in any standard virus diagnostic laboratory," he added.Adapted masks have previously been successfully used to screen patients for tuberculosis, researchers said.Initially the sampling masks will be tested on patients with other respiratory infections and the results will then be compared to throat swab results.If that trial validates the new approach, researchers will then move on to using the masks in trials with the new coronavirus. It is expected to take between two to three months to reach this stage.The university said if the sampling masks were manufactured on an "industrial scale" they could potentially cost "pennies".4. What do the scientists hope to do in order to curb the spread of COVID-19?A. They hope to find a new kind of face mask made of special material.B. They hope to test the adapted masks to help curb the spread of the virus.C. They hope to compare the adapted masks with the sampling masks.D. They hope to use the adapted masks to screen patients for all other disease.5. What can we learn from what Mike Barer professor a clinical microbiology at the university said?A. The masks can be easily made in any lab.B. The masks have already been successfully used to curb the spread of COVID-19.C. The masks could help us determine whether a person is infected or not before symptoms of the virus have appeared.D. The sampling masks will be tested on patients infected by COVID-19 at the very beginning.6. How long will it take to move the new approach on to masks in trials to curb the spread of COVID-19?A. At least a year.B. Between two or three months.C. Only one month.D. More than half a year.7. From the last paragraph,we know that ___ .A. The sampling masks could be very expensive.B. The sampling masks could be very cheap.C. The sampling masks could be in short.D. The sampling masks could cost a penny.C疫情期间万事皆可云Gyms across China have been forced to close amid fears that they could help spread the virus. A number of gyms have started classes online so their customers can keep fit from home.Lauren Hogan, General Manager for F45 in Shanghai, told the BBC that her gyms are offering workout sessions on WeChat, a popular messaging app in China."Every day my trainers have created a circuit-based workout depending on our programming. They've created a sheet of exercises and they are recording videos, but having fun with it too."Ms Hogan said there are groups in WeChat for customers where they can write in and tell other people they have completed the day's exercise. She said the videos have helped people talk and know that there is a resource for them, and customers have been appreciative."We've had personal thank you messages and also messages in the group chats. People are happy and grateful that we're taking the time to do it and show that we care."Other chains are following suit including Gravity Plus in Beijing. Aside from running online classes, it has also rented out gym equipment as an extra way of bringing in income, Reuters news agency reports.With nightclubs closed and music events cancelled for the foreseeable future, a number of DJs and clubs in China are turning to "cloud clubbing". Cloud clubbing is where people can watch live DJ sets and send in messages to give them the feeling that they're in a club. The cloud clubbing events usually take place on apps such as Douyin.TAXX Shanghai is one club that has taken advantage on the demand for "cloud clubbing sessions".Ruan Liangliang, manager of TAXX Shanghai told Sixth Tone: "Recently many of our friends and customers have said they are bored with their indoor lives. So we planned a live broadcast to share pleasant music and ease their anxiety."He told the website he was surprised at the positive feedback from those who took part. However despite earning about $104,000 in tips, he says it is not enough to cover the rent. Strawberry Music Festival, an indie music festival that has been hosted in several Chinese cities, put on its own indoor music festival named "Hi, I am also at home".The festival was held for five days and featured shows from many musical acts. The shows were pre-recorded, however viewers were able to discuss the music together in the comments section as if they were watching a show together.8. Which is not mentioned in the passage?A. Many gyms start classes online.B. Schools start classes online.C. Night class turn to cloud clubbing.D. Strawberry music festival put on its indoor festival.9. In order to bring in more income, what else does the gyms do apart from classes online?A. They do more advertisements.B. They rent out the equipment.C. They start new courses.D. They provide one to one instruction.10. What is TAX X Shanghai?A. A gym. B .A nightclub. C. A bookstore. D. A website11. Why is feedback positive when people take part in the cloud clubbing?A. Because they can watch live DJ sets and send messages as if they were in a club.B. Because they like to stay home to watch the show.C. Because they are the friends of the boss.D. Because they can see their favorite singers.D卢森堡成为全球首个公共交通免费国家With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries -- yet it suffers from major traffic jams.But that could be about to change. As of March 1, 2020 all public transport -- trains, trams and buses -- in the country is now free.The government hopes the move will alleviate heavy congestion and bring environmental benefits, according to Dany Frank, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.Landlocked Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in Europe, with the highest per capita GDP in the European Union.Taking up 2,586 square kilometers, Luxembourg is roughly the size of Rhode Island. From the capital of Luxembourg City, Belgium, France and Germany can all be reached by car in half an hour.High housing costs, especially in Luxembourg City, mean more than 180,000 of its workforce commute from those neighboring countries every day."Luxembourg is a very attractive place for jobs," explains Geoffrey Caruso, a professor at the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research specializing in land use and transportation.But its "booming economy" and high concentration of jobs have led to congestion issues, he says.In 2016, Luxembourg had 662 cars per 1,000 people, and driving is a "primary means of transportation" for commuters, according to a 2017 report by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure.That year, drivers in Luxembourg City spent an average of 33 hours in traffic jams. It fared worse than European cities Copenhagen and Helsinki, which have comparable population sizes to all of Luxembourg -- yet drivers in both only spent an average of 24 hours in traffic.The government is putting up the cost of making it free, Frank says. "The country at this very moment is in really good shape. We, the government, want the people to benefit from the good economy."Caruso is concerned that making transport free may unintentionally deter people who would normally walk or cycle in urban areas. "Rather than walking 500 meters, you see a bus coming and you say, 'I (can) get on and travel 500 meters because it's free,'" he says.He adds, however, that the new scheme can signal important changes ahead when it comes to Luxembourg's reliance on driving.12. From the passage, we know that___.A. Many people in Luxembourg don't drive to work.B. Many people in Luxembourg go to work by taxi.C. People in Luxembourg don't have to pay when they take public transport after March 1 2020.D. People in Luxembourg don't have to pay when they take taxis.13. Which is not the reason why the government offer free public transport?A. The country is in really good shape.B. The government want the people to benefit from the good economy.C. The traffic jam is heavy.D. The government want to attract more tourists.14. W hat is Caruso concerned when the public transport is free?A. The bus will be crowded because of the free charge.B. No one will walk or cycle.C. No one will drive to work.D. Rather than walking or cycling people will take the bus because it is free.15. What does the word "landlocked" mean in paragraph four?A. Surrounded entirely or almost entirely by population.B. Surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land.C. Land connected with a lock.D Land with a lock shapeKeys: (1-5.ABDBC 6-10.BBBBB 11-15. ACDDB )。
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AChoice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced WalkersThe Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner,experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.Walk1—The Natural WorldWith environmentalistÉanna Lamhna as the guide,this walk promises to be an informative tour.Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.Date and Time:Saturday,1st October,at09:00Start Point:Scratoes BridgeWalk Duration:6hoursWalk2—Introduction to HillwalkingEmmanuel Chappard,an experienced guide,has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.Date and Time:Sunday,2nd October,at09:00Start Point:Deerpark Car ParkWalk Duration:5hoursWalk3—Moonlight Under the StarsWalking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone.Breathtaking views of the lowlands ofCarlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs.A torch(手电筒)along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark.Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.Date and Time:Saturday,1st October,at18:30Start Point:The Town HallWalk Duration:3hoursWalk4—Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish ForestThis informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.Date and Time:Sunday,2nd October,at11:45Start Point:Kilbrannish Forest Recreation AreaWalk Duration:1.5hours1.Which walk takes the shortest time?A.The Natural World.B.Introduction to Hillwalking.C.Moonlight Under the Stars.D.Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.2.What are participants in Walk3required to do?A.Wear proper clothes.B.Join a walking club.C.Get special permits.D.Bring a survival guide.3.What do the four walks have in common?A.They involve difficult climbing.B.They are for experienced walkers.C.They share the same start point.D.They are scheduled for the weekend.BDo you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read?Yes,we all have our phones,but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.Well,there’s a kiosk(小亭)for that.In the San Francisco Bay Area,at least.“You enter the fare gates(检票口)and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute,a three-minute,or a five-minute story,”says Alicia Trost,the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit—known as BART.“You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”It’s that simple.Riders have printed nearly20,000short stories and poems since the program was launched last March.Some are classic short stories,and some are new original works.Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders.“We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,”Trost says.“And as of right now,we’ve received about120 submissions.The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”Ridership on transit(交通)systems across the country has been down the past half century,so could short stories save transit?Trost thinks so.“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience.So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,”she says.And you’ll never be without something to read.4.Why did BART start the kiosk program?A.To promote the local culture.B.To discourage phone use.C.To meet passengers’needs.D.To reduce its running costs.5.How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?A.By popularity.B.By length.C.By theme.D.By language.6.What has Trost been doing recently?anizing a story contest.B.Doing a survey of customers.C.Choosing a print publisher.D.Conducting interviews with artists.7What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future?A.It will close down.B.Its profits will decline.C.It will expand nationwide.D.Its ridership will increase.CWe all know fresh is best when it comes to food.However,most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table.While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey,Babylon Micro-Farm(BMF)shortens it even more.BMF is an indoor garden system.It can be set up for a family.Additionally,it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital,restaurant or school.The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.Specifically,it’s a farm that relies on new technology.By connecting through the Cloud,BMF is remotely monitored.Also,there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time.Because the system is automated,it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants.Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant.After harvest,users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod(容器)to get the next growth cycle started.Moreover,having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions(排放)from transporting plants from soil to salad.In addition,there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives.About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office,they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic.“We are passionate about reducing waste,carbon and chemicals in our environment,”said a BMF employee.8.What can be learned about BMF from paragraph1?A.It guarantees the variety of food.B.It requires day-to-day care.C.It cuts the farm-to-table distance.D.It relies on farmer’s markets.9.What information does the convenient app offer?A.Real-time weather changes.B.Current condition of the plants.C.Chemical pollutants in the soil.D.Availability of pre-seeded pods.10.What can be concluded about BMF employees?A.They have a great passion for sports.B.They are devoted to community service.C.They are fond of sharing daily experiences.D.They have a strong environmental awareness.11.What does the text mainly talk about?A.BMF’s major strengths.B.BMF’s general management.C.BMF’s global influence.D.BMF’s technical standards.DGiven the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives,we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future,and this is where AI by Design:A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in.This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution(变革).In the wrong hands such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code(代码)that powers AI but,thankfully,Campbell has more than two decades’professional experience translating the heady into the understandable.She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which,by the close,will make you feel almost as smart as AI.As we soon come to learn from AI by Design AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of“narrow-AI”to Artificial General Intelligence.From there,Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence.This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place.She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence,or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it.She explains we are at a“tipping point”in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity.We need to consider how we want our future with Al to pan out.Such structured thinking,followed by global regulation,will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.AI will affect us all,and if you only read one book on the subject,this is it.12.What does the phrase“In the wrong hands”in paragraph2probably mean?A.If read by someone poorly educated.B.If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.C.If written by someone less competent.D.If translated by someone unacademic.13.What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?A.It is packed with complex codes.B.It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.C.It provides step-by-step instructions.D.It is intended for AI professionals.14.What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?A.Observe existing regulations on it.B.Reconsider expert opinions about it.C.Make joint efforts to keep it under control.D.Learn from prior experience to slow it down.15.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To recommend a book on AI.B.To give a brief account of AI history.C.To clarify the definition of AI.D.To honor an outstanding AI expert.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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疫情相关高考时文阅读系列二{四篇15题附答案}A疫情期间多品牌推出"社交隔离版"logoB新西兰封城违规举报网站因举报太踊跃而瘫痪C你也许想读一读这些和大瘟疫有关的书D首架载有防疫物资的飞机从中国抵达美国A疫情期间多品牌推出"社交隔离版"logoIt's not just people that are social distancing. Brands are doing it too.McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Audi and Volkswagen are just a few of the big companies that are interpreting "social distancing" with logo redesigns.The term has become popular recently because of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Social distancing means standing 6 feet apart from others in an effort to lower the risk of being infected.The messages and logos created to promote social distancing have pros and cons, according to two experts in the design field."Our current global situation is no joke. It's a serious matter," Douglas Sellers, executive creative director for firm Siegel+Gale told CNN Business."And brands designing social distancing logos have the potential to diminish the severity of what we are going through. The creativity, passion, and thought that goes into wanting to help, educate, and be part of the physical distancing movement is a worthy note," Sellers said.Brian Braiker, the editor-in-chief of Ad Age, says it's time for brands to provide a "real, meaningful service," referencing companies like the Gap making masks for healthcare workers or LVMH, the parent company of Christian Dior and Givenchy, manufacturing hand sanitizer(洗手液)"Understanding the situation, shutting up and doing something helpful is really the only way to go here. When you see brands like McDonald's or Coca-Cola spacing out their logos in 'solidarity,' it strikes a sour note," he told CNN Business.McDonald's BrazilLast week, McDonald's Brazil pulled apart its iconic golden arches in a picture posted to its Facebook page. The ad agency explained that despite the temporary separation between its customers and the company caused by closures of some of its restaurants, they "can always be together." McDonald's is offering food through delivery and drive-thru.The McDonald's ad sparked backlash, including from Senator Bernie Sanders, who tweeted Wednesday about the company's sick leave policy for its employees.Coca-ColaCoca-Cola is currently running an ad in New York's deserted Times Square that shows each letter of itslogo separated with the slogan "Staying apart is the best way to stay united." The brand typically celebrates togetherness and love in its ads.Audi and VolkswagenTwo companies that share ownership, Audi and Volkswagen, changed their logos for their social media accounts.Audi separated its four rings in a short video telling people to stay at home and keep their distance.Volkswagen also promoted a similar video with inspirational messages and separated the V and W.1. Why did the brands such as McDonald's Coca-cola etc. redesign their logos?A.Because they want to tell the people to keep distance to protect themselves from being infected by novel coronavirus.B. Because they don't like their logos any more.C. Because they want to tell sell new products.D. Because they want to draw more attention from the public.2. From what Brian Braiker, the editor-in-chief of Ad Age says , we can make a conclusion that_____.A. It is very helpful to redesign the brand logos.B. Rather than redesign brand logos the company should do something practical.C. Brian Baker is so supportive to redesign the brand logos.D The companies like Gap made hand sanitizer.3. In order to tell people to stay home and keep social distance what did two companies Audi andV olkswagen do with their Logos?A. Audi separated its four rings and so did V olkswagen with the V and W in a short video .B. They put up a post with separated four rings and the V and W.C. They put newly-designed logos on their products.D. They ran an ad in New York's deserted Times Square.B新西兰封城违规举报网站因举报太踊跃而瘫痪So many New Zealanders have reported their neighbours to the authorities for breaking lockdown rules that a new police website to record such incidents crashed.More than 2,000 people rang an emergency police line last week to report rule-breakers. As a result, a dedicated website was set up in the hope it would dissuade them from ringing 111.But since going live on Sunday the website has crashed at least once due to high demand, and registered more than 4,000 reports of bad behaviour – including people playing rugby or frisbee, and holding impromptu "corona parties".Police commissioner Mike Bush said the "vast majority" of New Zealanders were complying with lockdown rules, and were "passionate and determined" to make others toe the line as well.Three people had been detained for ignoring the rules, and one person remained in police custody, Bush said. Campervans with tourists travelling the country has been a persistent problem and it was "concerning" to see hundreds of people out on Wellington waterfront –an issue that may need further attention, the commissioner warned.Although some incidents have drawn genuine police attention –such as bonfires at Muriwai beach and backpacker parties in Queenstown –other reported incidents were not a problem, including joggers and dog-walkers sticking to their own neighbourhoods – exercise that has been permitted by the prime minister.A police spokesperson said: "Not every one of these over 4,000 reports will result in a visit from police. For example, some are reports of people jogging or walking past. People are of course allowed to do this within their own neighbourhoods. We have been attending where there are large groups of people gathering."However, there remains confusion and debate as to what activities are permitted under lockdown, with some people under the impression that they cannot leave their homes under any circumstances, while others are continuing to walk, surf, run and play golf."You need to stay in your bubble," a man screamed at an Auckland woman and her family on Browns Bay beach over the weekend, in a video posted online. "You're putting everyone at risk."Many New Zealanders reported similar instances of verbal abuse while out and about in their neighbourhood, and some say community Facebook pages had become full of abuse and threats.The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, a charity, said on its website the lockdown was "scary" for many people: "It's a tense time for most of us".A numbers of District Health Boards (DHBs) around the country have also issued pleas for New Zealandersto stop abusing confirmed Covid-19 cases online.New Zealand has 589 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and a number of "clusters" had begun to emerge, the prime minister said, including from an Auckland pub, a wedding and a recent conference.4 .Why was a dedicated website set up by the police?A. Because the emergency line of the police crashed.B. Because the police website crashed.C. Because the police wanted to encourage people to report the role breakers.D. Because the police wanted to stop people from ringing 111.5 What kind of report can draw the attention of the police?A. Some people jog past in the neighborhood.B. People with their family take a short walk outside.C. People walk their dogs in the neighborhood.D. Bonfires at Muriwai beach and backpacker parties in Queenstown6 What does" toe the line" mean in paragraph 4?A. Follow the rules.B. Break the rules.C. Stand on the line.D. Step on the line with one foot7 From the passage, we can know that___.A. All people follow the lockdown rules well in New Zealand.B. Not all people follow the lockdown rules in New Zealand.C. The police force the people to stay home in New Zealand.D. People live their lives as usual in New Zealand.C你也许想读一读这些和大瘟疫有关的书FictionPale Horse, Pale Rider (1939) by Katherine Ann Porter is a short novel set during the influenza pandemic of 1918, which killed five times as many Americans as did World War I. Its main character, Miranda, is a young reporter who falls in love with a soldier; the book's fever-dream style captures the experience of the disease.The Andromeda Strain (1969) by Michael Crichton is a bestselling techno-thriller that begins when a military satellite crashes to earth and releases an extraterrestrial organism that kills almost everyone in a nearby small town. Then things get bad.Love in the Time of Cholera (1985) by Gabriel García Márquez is the great Colombian author's beguiling tale of a 50-year courtship, in which lovesickness is as debilitating and stubborn as disease.The MaddAddam Trilogy by Margaret Atwood, which includes Oryx and Crake (2003), The Year of the Flood (2009) and MaddAddam (2013), is a masterwork of speculative fiction by the author of The Handmaid's Tale. Set in a near future in which genetic engineering causes a plague that almost destroys humanity, it's savagely satirical, thrilling and moving.The Road (2006) by Cormac McCarthy is a bleak, beautifully written, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set after an unspecified extinction event has wiped out most of humanity. An unnamed man and boy travel on foot toward a southern sea, fending off cannibals and despair.Nemesis (2010) by Philip Roth is the author's 31st and last novel, a sorrowful story set in Newark, N.J., in 1944, as the United States is in the grip of the polio epidemic that killed and disabled thousands of children.Station Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel is a bestselling novel about a group of actors and musicianstraveling through the Great Lakes region in future years after a mysterious pandemic called the Georgian influenza has killed almost everyone.NonfictionThe Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance (1995) by Laurie Garrett is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter's clear-eyed look at how rapidly the modern world has changed the nature of disease, how important preparedness is and how endangered we are without it.Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic (2013) by David Quammen is the great science writer's fascinating look at zoonotic diseases, such as AIDS and Ebola (and now coronavirus), that jump from animal species to ours.8. Which book is about a sad story of children who were killed or disabled?A. Pale Horse, Pale RiderB. Love in the Time of CholeraC. The Andromeda StrainD. Nemesis9. Which book is Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ?A. Pale Horse, Pale RiderB. The Coming PlagueC. Station ElevenD. The Road10. How many books refer to influenza?A Only oneB TwoC ThreeD More than three11. Which book refers to diseases that jump from animal species to ours?A. Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicB. The Coming PlagueC. Love in the Time of CholeraD. The MaddAddam TrilogyD首架载有防疫物资的飞机从中国抵达美国First aircraft carrying medical supplies from China arrives in U.S.An aircraft carrying personal protective equipment donated by China, along with U.S.-purchased medical supplies, arrived in New York on March 29.The plane is the first in a series of flights over the next 30 days organized by the White House to help fight the coronavirus, the White House said. Most of the purchases are from Asia including Malaysia and Vietnam.The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. retweeted a report from Axios, which said that 12 million gloves, 130,000 N-95 masks, 1.7 million surgical masks, 50,000 gowns, 130,000 hand sanitizer units, and 36,000 thermometers from China have arrived in the United States.Along with the goods, Chinese company Huawei donated 10,000 masks, 20,000 articles of protective clothing, 10,000 gloves and 50,000 goggles to New York state.Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed the donation and thanked Huawei on Twitter.The plane was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It landed at John F. Kennedy airport carrying gloves, gowns and masks for distribution in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, three hard-hit states battling to care for a crush of coronavirus patients.The airlift is a product of a team led by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, which formed "Project Airbridge," a partnership between large U.S. healthcare distributors such as McKesson Corp, Cardinal, Owens & Minor, Medline and Henry Schein Inc, and the federal government.The flight from Shanghai was the first of about 20 flights to arrive between now and early April, according to the White House. Additional flights will carry similar gear from China, Malaysia and Vietnam.A total of 142,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the U.S. on Sunday, according to thelatest statistics released by Johns Hopkins University.So far, 2,479 people have died from the virus in the country while 2,686 patients have recovered.12. From the passage we know that___.A. All good on the plane are donated by China.B. All goods on the plane are purchased from China.C. All good on the plane are donated by Huawei.D. Some of the goods on the plane are from donation while others are purchased from China.13. Which is not the hard-hit states battling to treat coronavirus patients?A. New YorkB. New JerseyC. ConnecticutD. California14. Who built " Product Airbridge" between large U.S. healthcare distributors and the federal government?A The federal governmentB A team led by White House senior adviser Jared KushnerC Large U.S. healthcare distributorsD White House senior adviser Jared Kushner15. What does "gear" mean in paragraph 9 ?A EquipmentB Parts of the machineC MedicineD Foodkeys (1-3ABA 4-7DDAB 8-11DDBA 12-15DDBA)。
【新冠病毒肺炎疫情专题】热点时文阅读+词汇积累+高考英语预测语法填空2不吃野生动物(包含答案)
一、时文阅读Humanity has wiped out many animal populations since 1970, report finds“We are rapidly running out of time,” said Prof Johan Rockström, a global sustainability expert at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany. “Only by addressing both ecosystems and climate (1) ______ we stand a chance of safeguarding a(n) s table planet for humanity’s future on Earth.”Many scientists believe the world has begun a sixth mass extinction, the first to be caused by a species – Homo sapiens. Other recent analyses have revealed that humankind (2) ______(destroy) 83% of all mammals and half of plants since the dawn of civilisation and (3) ______, even if the destruction were to end now, it would take 5-7 million years for the natural world to recover.The Living Planet Index, (4) ______(produce) for WWF by the Zoological Society of London, uses data on 16,704 populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, representing more than 4,000 species, to track the decline (5)______wildlife. Between 1970 and 2014, the (32) (6)______(late) data available, populations fell by an average of 60%. Four years ago, the decline was 52%. The “shocking truth”, said Barrett, is that the wildlife crash is continuing unabated.Wildlife and the ecosystems are vital to human life, said Prof Bob Watson, one of the world’s most eminent environmental (7) ______(scientist) and currently chair of an intergovernmental panel on biodiversity that said in March that the destruction of nature is as dangerous (8) ______ climate change.“Nature contributes to human wellbeing (9) ______(cultural) and spiritually, as well as through the critical production of food, clean water, and energy, andthrough regulating the Earth’s climate, pollution, pollination and floods,” he said. “The Living Planet report clearly demonstrates that human activities are destroying nature at an unacceptable rate, threatening the wellbeing of current and future generations.”The biggest cause of wildlife losses is the destruction of natural habitats, much of it to create farmland. Three-quarters of all land on Earth is now (10) ______(significant) affected by human activities. Killing for food is the next biggest cause – 300 mammal species are being eaten into extinction – while the oceans are massively overfished, with more than half now being industrially fished.二、参考答案:DBACH EKIFJ(1) do (2) has destroyed(3) that(4) produced(5)o f (6) latest(6)(7) scientists(8) as (9) culturally(10) significantly三、核心词汇:1.reveal [rɪˈviːl]v.揭示;透露;展示No test will reveal how much of the drug was taken.没有哪项测试可以测出用药量。
新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)
新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)AI was already a hand washer. And since the spread of coronavirus, it’s been kicked into overdrive. I don’t consider myself panicked about COVID-19, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned. I live in an enormous city, packed with people, including countless travelers, and I understand how easily a contagious virus spreads. And hand washing may help us to keep it like that. The hard part has to do with the duration. “Scrub your hands for 20 seconds,”the CDC website warns. “Need a timer? Hum the ‘Happy Birthday’song from beginning to end twice.”The turning point came with a slight, unconscious tweak on the lyrics. After a few days, I added three words to the routine: “And many more.”That’s the way we do “Happy Birthday”in my family. These days, of course, those habitual words have particular resonance. What I am doing, after all, when I add “and many more”is making a plea: Let us stay safe and alive. “Its meaning,”writes Rodriguez, “is something like I pray it may be so.”I am an adult, aware of random chance and uncertainty. I’ve come to recognize that insecurity, chaos even, is the way of the world. In the face of an epidemic stretching toward a pandemic, I have one eye on living as if there will be no exceptional disruptions, and the other on preparing for catastrophe. What I’m saying is that I do not generally rely on magical thinking.Now I am consciously singing “and many more”when I fulfill the CDC’s instructions about how to wash my hands. I offer it to you as well, this coping mechanism, this precaution, this projection of a happy ending, which is, of course, a whisper of faith, not in divine intervention (神的干预) but in our ability to care for one another and ourselves.1. What is the attitude of the author toward the COVID-19?A. Panic.B. Concerned.C. Happy.D. Pessimistic.2. How long does it take to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’song once?A. 10s.B. 20s.C. 30s.D. 40s.3. What is the meaning of the added “and many more”these days?A. The author wants to sing the song in a creative way.B. The author blesses herself happy birthday.C. The author is to pray to be safe and live well.D. The author is showing off her great voice.4. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Being full of magical thinking.B. Being ignorant.C. Being insightful and optimistic.D. Being a good singer.【答案】BACC【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,作者介绍了自己独特的洗手方法,以及疫情期间的感想,并鼓励人们也采用同样的方式洗手。
新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)
新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)AI was already a hand washer. And since the spread of coronavirus, it’s been kicked into overdrive. I don’t consider myself panicked about COVID-19, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned. I live in an enormous city, packed with people, including countless travelers, and I understand how easily a contagious virus spreads. And hand washing may help us to keep it like that. The hard part has to do with the duration. “Scrub your hands for 20 seconds,”the CDC website warns. “Need a timer? Hum the ‘Happy Birthday’song from beginning to end twice.”The turning point came with a slight, unconscious tweak on the lyrics. After a few days, I added three words to the routine: “And many more.”That’s the way we do “Happy Birthday”in my family. These days, of course, those habitual words have particular resonance. What I am doing, after all, when I add “and many more”is making a plea: Let us stay safe and alive. “Its meaning,”writes Rodriguez, “is something like I pray it may be so.”I am an adult, aware of random chance and uncertainty. I’ve come to recognize that insecurity, chaos even, is the way of the world. In the face of an epidemic stretching toward a pandemic, I have one eye on living as if there will be no exceptional disruptions, and the other on preparing for catastrophe. What I’m saying is that I do not generally rely on magical thinking.Now I am consciously singing “and many more”when I fulfill the CDC’s instructions about how to wash my hands. I offer it to you as well, this coping mechanism, this precaution, this projection of a happy ending, which is, of course, a whisper of faith, not in divine intervention (神的干预) but in our ability to care for one another and ourselves.1. What is the attitude of the author toward the COVID-19?A. Panic.B. Concerned.C. Happy.D. Pessimistic.2. How long does it take to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’song once?A. 10s.B. 20s.C. 30s.D. 40s.3. What is the meaning of the added “and many more”these days?A. The author wants to sing the song in a creative way.B. The author blesses herself happy birthday.C. The author is to pray to be safe and live well.D. The author is showing off her great voice.4. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Being full of magical thinking.B. Being ignorant.C. Being insightful and optimistic.D. Being a good singer.【答案】BACC【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,作者介绍了自己独特的洗手方法,以及疫情期间的感想,并鼓励人们也采用同样的方式洗手。
疫情相关高考时文阅读系列 {四篇15题附答案}
疫情相关高考时文阅读系列八{四篇15题附答案}导引:A疫情促使印度网课火爆B尼德兰趣知识(二)C全球抗疫民调,中国位居第一D《牛津英语词典》收录有关新冠新词汇ASchools around the world have closed their doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving more than 1.5 billion children stuck at home. While it's a great inconvenience for many, it has created a spike in demand for online learning.Educational institutions are introducing online courses and some education technology startups are temporarily offering free classes to help offset the impact of school closures.Take Byju's, an India-based education startup named after its founder, Byju Raveendran. In early March, it announced it would give children free access to its learning app, which it says had more than 40 million users at the end of last year. Around 3 million of those paid between $150 and $200 for an annual subscription.Since the announcement, the company says it has experienced a 60% surge in students using its products, which range from interactive video lessons and liveclasses, to quizzes and exam preparation.A nationwide lockdown, ordered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in late March, means that India's school-age population of around 300 million is suddenly having to home educate."The outbreak is clearly increasing the appreciation of online education," Raveendran tells CNN Business. "This could be a turning point for the industry, ushering in an increased usage of this format and changing habits in terms of how kids learn and how teachers teach," he adds.Other Indian platforms, including Unacademy, Vedantu and Toppr are also offering free classes and content to students.1. What is true about Byju's?A. It is an Indian based business startup.B. After early March Byju's would offer children Online lessons for free.C. Byju's had more than 40million users at the end of this year.D. 40 million users had to pay between$150 and $200 for subscription every year.2. How many school age children are there in India?A. Around 3 million .B. More than1.5 billion.C. Around 300 million .D. More than 40million.3 How many platforms offer free classes and content to students during the nationwide lockdown?A.1B.2C.3D.4BAccording to the 2013 United Nations World Happiness Report of 2013, the Netherlands was ranked fourth happiest country in the world. The Netherlands has the thirteenth-highest per capita income in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund. Perhaps that's why it is such a happy country!There are still over 1,000 traditional working windmills in the Netherlands. 19 of these can be found at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk.There are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam! There are almost no streets in the Dutch village of Giethoorn, but there are many canals, which is why it's also known as the "Venice of the Netherlands".There are more bikes (over 18 million) in the Netherlands than there are people. There are about 15,000 km of bike lanes in the Netherlands. Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on the specially-designated bike lanes, found all over the country. A Dutch person will cycle 2.5 km per day on average and 900 km per year.The Netherlands are famous for their tulips, but tulips originally didn't grow there. They were imported from the Ottoman empire in the 17th century. Today, the Netherlands is the biggest producer and exporter of tulips in the world. But not just tulips. 75% of the world's flower bulbs come from the Netherlands. The famous tulip garden Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in the world.The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the world's oldest stock exchange. The Netherlands was a founder member of the Euro, swapping their "gulden" to the euroon January 1, 1999. The Netherlands was one of the six founding members of the European Union.The Netherlands has produced many well-known painters including famous names such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, and Willem de Kooning. There are at least 22 Rembrandt painting and 206 works by Van Gogh in Amsterdam alone. There are approximately 1000 museums in the Netherlands, 42 of them situated in Amsterdam.Did you know that carrots didn't use to be orange? They were black, yellow, red, purple or white. An orange variant was made in honor of the House of Orange, that led the revolt against the Spanish and later became the Dutch Royal Family.Both Australia and New Zealand were discovered by the Dutch. Australia was named "New Holland", and New Zealand was named after the province of Zeeland. The latter is a great place to spend a weekend, by the way.4. What is special aboutthe Dutch village of Giethoorn?A. There are many traditional working windmills in the village.B. There are many tulips in the village.C. There are many well-known painters in the village.D. There are many canals and almost no streets in the village.5. From the passage, we know that___.A. People in the Netherlands like cycling.B. People in the Netherlands like driving.C. People in the Netherlands like hiking.D. People in the Netherlands likeboating.6. When did the Netherlands begin to use the euro?A. On February 1 1999.B. On January 1 1999.C. On January 1 1990D. On February 1 1990.7. What is the relationship between New Zealand and Zeeland?A. The Zeeland is a place of New Zealand.B. Zeeland comes from New Zealand.C. New Zealand was named after the province of Zeeland by the DutchD. New Zealand is a province of Netherlands.CAs countries and regions across the globe are left struggling with the coronavirus crisis, most people are not satisfied with their leaders' response to the outbreak, according to a new report.Citizens from just seven out of 23 countries and regions rate their governments' coronavirus containment measures as broadly positive, based on the "Global Crisis Perceptions" index released Wednesday by insights agencies Blackbox Research and Toluna.The research, which surveyed about 12,500 people across 23 countries and regions between April 3 and 19, asked people to rate their countries and regions across four key indicators: political leadership, corporate leadership, community and media.China ranked highest in the citizens' survey, with a score of 85 out of 100. The world's second-largest economy was followed by Vietnam (77), the United Arab Emirates (59) and India (59), in a list which saw Asian countries and regions take the top spots. New Zealand (56), which has received international acclaim for its handling of the virus and last week began easing restrictions, was the only Western country to score higher than the global average of 45. Australia (43), the US (41), and all four western European countries surveyed - Germany (41), the UK (37), Italy (36) and France (26) - all ranked below the global average.The largely dissatisfactory response, from Western countries in particular, could reflect a hit to national psyches in terms of their expectations about preparedness for unexpected events, noted David Black, founder and chief executive officer of Blackbox Research."For many of these countries and regions, this pandemic is unprecedented. Governments are still coming to terms with a crisis they did not expect, and public confidence suffered as a result," said Black."Meanwhile, a significant part of Asia has had their leadership shaped by past epidemics, such as SARS and MERS," referring to two other deadly respiratory diseases caused by strains of coronavirus that were predominantly in Asia and the Middle East, respectively.8. How many countries and regions were people surveyed from?A. 20B. 21C. 22D. 239. Which country ranked the first in the citizen's survey?A. ChinaB. VietnamC. IndiaD. New Zealand.10. What is the global average score?A. 56B. 45C. 43 D 4111. Which country in the western countries scored higher than the global average?A . Australia. B. Germany. C. The US. D. New Zealand.DWith terms such as WFH, social distancing and self-isolation now in common ideams, the Oxford English Dictionary has made an extraordinary update to include Covid-19 and words related to the pandemic in its definitive record of the English language.The dictionary's executive editor Bernadette Paton said that it was "a rare experience for lexicographers(词典编纂者)to observe an exponential(指数的)rise in usage of a single word in a very short period of time, and for that word to come overwhelmingly to dominate global expressions, even to the exclusion of most other topics".Covid-19 has done that, and has thus been added as a new entry in the OED, where it is described as "an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a coronavirus, which is capable of producing severe symptoms and death, esp. in the elderly and others with underlying health conditions"."As something of a departure, this update comes outside of our usual quarterlypublication cycle," said Paton. "But these are extraordinary times, and OED lexicographers, who like many others are all working from home ... are tracking the development of the language of the pandemic and offering a linguistic and historical context to their usage."The OED's analysis of more than 8bn words of online news stories found that coronavirus and Covid-19, a shortening of coronavirus disease 2019, are now dominating global discourse. While back in December, words such as Brexit, impeachment and climate dominated news, by January, coronavirus was seeing significant use alongside current affairs terms such as bushfire, koala, Iraqi, locust and assassination. By March every single word in the OED's top 20 list of keywords was related to coronavirus."In January, the words mainly relate to naming and describing the virus: coronavirus, SARS, virus, human-to-human, respiratory, flu-like," said the OED in an analysis. "By March, the keywords reflect the social impact of the virus, and issues surrounding the medical response: social distancing, self-isolation and self-quarantine, lockdown, non-essential (as in non-essential travel), and postpone are all especially frequent, as are PPE and ventilator."The OED's lexicographers have noticed a rise in the use of specialist medical terms and new acronyms, such as WFH and PPE. The first noted usage of working from home was in 1995, but Paton notes that "the abbreviation was known to very few before it became a way of life for so many of us". The abbreviation PPE, for personal protective equipment, dates back to 1977 but was "formerly probably restricted to healthcare and emergency professionals".Social distancing, first used in 1957, "was originally an attitude rather than a physical term, referring to an aloofness or a deliberate attempt to distance oneself from others socially. Now we all understand it as keeping a physical distance between ourselves and others to avoid infection," wrote Paton."It is a consistent theme of lexicography that great social change brings great linguistic change, and that has never been truer than in this current global crisis," wrote Paton.12. What does the underlined word 'that' mean in paragraphs 3?A. The usage of Covid-19 rises sharply in a very short time.B. A strange word appears.C. Other topics are not liked.D. The Covid-19 surprised the lexicographers.13. When was every single word in OED's top 20 list of keywords related to coronavirus?A. By MarchB. By January.C. In December.D. In February.14. When was social distancing first used?A.1957B.1977C. 1995D. 201915. What's the main idea of the passage?A. The usage of Covid-19 and words related to the pandemic has risen recently.B. The study on Covid-19 and words related to the pandemic.C. The Oxford English dictionary has made a study on popular words.D. The Oxford English dictionary has made an extraordinary update to includeCovid-19 and words related to the pandemic.Keys: 1-3 BCD 4-7 DABC 8-11 DABD 12-15 AAAD。
高中英语疫情相关高考时文阅读系列三{四篇15题附答案}
疫情相关高考时文阅读系列三{四篇15题附答案}导引:A能判断感染新冠风险的语音助手B你在家也能帮忙研究新冠疫苗C全球护士缺口达590万D华人漫画家笔下的中美疫情众生相AAmazon has announced that it has added features to its Alexa voice assistant that can help users determine their risk level for having contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus. As of now all Alexa users in the United States can ask Alexa questions like, "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have COVID-19?" or "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have coronavirus?" upon which Alexa will begin triaging them.Once one of the above questions is asked, Alexa will ask the user about their symptoms, travel history, and any possible exposure they may have had to someone infected with the disease. Depending upon the user's response, Alexa will offer the user guidance that comes directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about what they should do next.Another cool feature added to Alexa is the ability to ask the personal assistant to sing a song for 20 seconds while you wash your hands. Twenty seconds is the minimum washing time with soap and water people need to perform on their hands in order to destroy traces of the virus they may have picked up.Users can take advantage of Alexa's new COVID-19 features on any device Alexa runs on, including smartphones, tablets, Kindles, and more. It should also be noted that Amazon isn't the first to empower its voice assistant to offer CDC COVID-19 information. Earlier this week Apple pushed an update out to Siri that allows users to ask, "Hey Siri, do I have the coronavirus?" and get advice based on CDC information.1. What is Alexa?A. It is a robot.B. It is a voice assistant.C. It is a doctor.D. It is a computer.2. How does AlexAhelp people clean their hands thoroughly?A. It sings a 20-second song while people wash their hands.B. It can remind you of washing your hands frequently.C. It can turn on the tap for you when you wash your hands.D. It can answer questions about washing hands.3. From the passage, which statement is right?A. Amazon is the first to empower its voice assistant to offer CDC COVID-19 information.B. Alexa can only be used at home.C. Both Alexa and Siri can offer you CDC COVID-19 formation.D. People like Alexa better than Siri.BAs people try to keep social engagement during self-isolation, citizen science offers a unique opportunity.Defined as "public participation and collaboration in scientific research", citizen science allows everyday people to use technology to unite towards a common goal – from the comfort of their homes. And it is now offering a chance to contribute to research on the coronavirus pandemic.With so many of us staying home, this could help build a sense of community where we may otherwise feel helpless, or struggle with isolation.Anyone is welcome to contribute. You don't need expertise, just time and interest. Projects exist in many forms, catering to people of diverse ages, backgrounds and circumstances. Many projects offer resources and guides to help you get started, and opportunities to collaborate via online discussion forums.Scientists worldwide are racing to find effective treatments and vaccines to halt the coronavirus pandemic. As a citizen scientist, you can join the effort to help tackle COVID-19, and other infectious diseases.Foldit is an online game that challenges players to fold proteins to better understand their structure and function. The Foldit team is now challenging citizen scientists to design antiviral proteins that can bind with the coronavirus.The highest scoring designs will be manufactured and tested in real life. In this way, Foldit offers a creative outlet that could eventually contribute to a future vaccine for the virus.Another similar project is Folding@home. This is a distributed computing project that, rather than using you to find proteins, uses your computer's processing power to run calculations in the background. Your computer becomes one of thousands running calculations, all working together.4 .Where does a citizen scientist work?A. In the office.B. At research center.C. In the factory.D. At home.5 Who can be a citizen scientist?A. Anyone who has time and interest.B. The expert who is interested.C. People who are well educated.D. Doctors who are experienced.6. How can a citizen scientist join in the effort to help deal with the COVID-19 and infectious diseases?A. He can play Foldit an online game and get the highest scores.B. He can do experiments about COVID-19.C. He can design a new game about COVID-19.D. He can help build a sense of community.7. What is true about Folding@home?A. It is the same project as Foldit.B. It is a computer project using you to run calculations by computer.C. It is a project using you to find proteins.D. It is done by experts.CNurses play a vital role on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic. But a shortage of these essential health care workers could pose challenges in countries dealing with a growing number of COVID-19 cases."One of the lessons I hope the world learns from COVID-19 is that we must invest in nurses ," said World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a speech Tuesday in celebration of World Health Day.WHO's new "State of the World's Nursing 2020" report has identified a global shortage of 5.9 million nurses. Many of those gaps are found in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, and parts of Latin America.Among regions of the world, the Americas have the highest density of nurses at 83.4 per 10,000 people, followed by Europe with 79.3 nurses per 10,000 people. In contrast, there are 8.7 nurses per 10,000 people in Africa, 15.6 nurses per 10,000 people in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 16.5 nurses per 10,000 people in Southeast Asia, and 36 nurses per 10,000 people in the Western Pacific.But there are also differences within regions. In the Americas, for example, countries such as Brazil, Canada, Chile, and the US have a higher density of nurses at close to or over 100 per 10,000 people, distorting the regional average. Many of the neighboring countries in the region have less than 50 nurses per 10,000 people. In Haiti, there are only 3.8 nurses per 10,000 people.When based on country income, data in the report shows an unsurprising trend: The higher the income, the higher the nursing density. In low-income countries, the average density of nurses is 9.1 per 10,000 people, while the figure for high-income countries is 107.7 per 10,000 people.But training more nurses won't solve the problem, said Dr. Giorgio Cometto, WHO coordinator on human resources for health policies and standards."If the country lacks the economic capacity to employ them or to create economic opportunities for them to work as nurses ... training more nurses can just go into the direction of making labor market imbalances, resulting in unemployment among nurses. And that's a huge wastage of human capital as well as financial resources," Cometto said.The key is balancing training with the creation of employment opportunities in rural areas where there are known health worker shortages.That may be easier said than done, especially among countries that are suffering from chronic or complex emergencies, in active conflict, or struggling in the wake of conflict. But in these settings, the international aid community can arrange its assistance with national priorities and covering recurrent costs, such as salaries, within a specified period of time, Cometto said.8. How many nurses are needed according to WHO's new" State of the World 's Nursing 2020" report?A. 6 million.B. 8.7Million.C.3.8 Million.D.5.9Million.9. From the figures in passage four and five, where are nurses most needed?A. Africa.B. Haiti.C. Eastern Mediterranean region.D. Southeast Asia.10. Based on the country income what does the data in the report show?A. The higher the income ,the more nurses are.B. The higher the income,the more doctors are.C. The lower the income ,the more doctors are.D. The lower the income, the more nurses are.1.1 From what Cometto said, we know that___.A. It is easy to solve the problem of shortage of nurses.B. It is not easy to solve the problem of shortage of nurses.C. Training more nurses is a way to solve the problem.D. The international aid community can arrange its assistance all the time.DThe Chinese-American cartoonist Weng Chen has transformed her dreamlike life during the epidemic into comics, which have drawn attention from people in both the US and China. The creative mind records her true life in humorous satire, revealing her dilemmas and frustrations when confronting different COVID-19 responses from two cultural backgrounds.The artist now lives in Seattle, the first city ravaged by the coronavirus in the US. And the first-known US case, from the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, is only a 10-minute drive from her daughter's school. Moreover, months earlier, she was already anxiously checking the news from her hometown of Wuhan, the hardest-hit city in China.Washington state announced a stay-at-home order on March 23. However, her two children, ages 7 and 5, had spent three weeks at home already due to the suspension of classes in her school district. And if Weng's experience is any measure, the multitasking between work and child care at home can prove challenging.The students do have online courses from school, but it's the parents' duty to ensure their children carry out the study on the app. "The teacher will give assignments online, and the student can choose to complete or ignore them," she said. "Even if you submitted your assignment, the teacher won't review it. It's pretty casual."As an Asian American, Weng is prudent about protection and naturally considers wearing a mask a necessity.In one of her strips, she listed several common circumstances for Asians to put on masks in daily life. In contrast, Americans instinctively say "nah" to masks even when told they can safeguard against Ebola and HIV.After the face mask story was published on social media platforms abroad, comments trickled in, such as this one: "Some Americans use them for robbing 7/11 stores."However, as the pandemic worsens in the US, Weng's comics also chronicle Americans' changing attitude when they finally come to realize the importance of social distancing, which, to some degree, is good news for her.While acknowledging the deep-rooted stereotypes of Chinese in US society, Weng says "many incidents occurred because we don't know each other". And the Chinese-American offers insightful stories from a personal perspective to overcome this ignorance.The cartoonist said she frankly has no intention to justify or explain anything. "I like to draw my life. When people read my comics, they may think 'we're alike'," she said. "Then they'd realize I am from China."12. Which city was Weng Chen the Chinese American cartoonist born?A. Shanghai.B. Beijing.C. JinanD. Wuhan13. When was a stay-at-home order Announced by Washington state?A. March23B. March13.C. March11.D. March10.14. From the passage, we know that___.A. Asian Americans think it is necessary to wear masks for protection.B. Americans think it is necessary to wear masks for protection.C. African Americans use masks for robbing.D. Americans think only patients wear masks.15. What does Weng Chen want to do by her drawing?A. She wants to justify something.B. She wants to explain something.C. She wants to show her life,making people realize that they are alike and she is from China.D. She wants to tell people where she is from.答案:1-3:BAC 4-7:DAAB 8-11:DBAB 12-15:DAAC。
2022届高考英语复习:新型冠状病毒时文阅读【word版含答案】
2022届高考英语时文阅读新型冠状病毒The year 2020 was supposed to be great for me. I had finally gotten my____1____on track and arranged some incredible international trips I had dreamed of for years. And then, almost in an instant, everything fell apart.Since the beginning of the lockdowns, all the projects I had worked so hard forwere____2___by the day. Trips were canceled or___3___as international borders were shut. Our normal way of life had almost ceased (停止) to exist.At that moment, I realized I had to make a___4____. I was going to lookinto____5___career options. I had been a personal trainer before, and the____6____of getting back into something health and wellness___7___interested me.Of course I had questions. How was I going to do this? Was I too old? Was I___8___enough?I had to put those____9____aside. If there is anything that 2020 taught me, it’sto_____10_____the unknown. So, with great enthusiasm and a hint of anxiety, I_____11___for an EMT course to begin my journey.From the first day, I devoted my time to learning everything I could about health and wellness both in class and at home. And the passion and hard work_____12____. At the end ofthe year, I had____13_____my EMT license and began to look for options in the industry.I learned much from this experience. Life can change overnight, so it’s important toget_____14_____and adapt to the new situations. Learning new skills will open your mind and doors to new opportunities. So the year 2020 was great for me, just in a____15_____way from I had planned.1.A.education B.principle C.business D.organization 2.A.growing B.happening C.shaking D.disappearing 3.A.lengthened B.delayed C.handled D.removed 4.A.contribution B.discovery C.change D.promise 5.A.alternative B.legal C.permanent D.ordinary 6.A.truth B.comment C.fame D.thought 7.A.reflected B.applied C.related D.compared 8.A.curious B.strong C.intelligent D.ambitious 9.A.weaknesses B.profits C.fears D.expectations 10.A.avoid B.resist C.embrace D.predict 11.A.tried out B.looked out C.made up D.signed up 12.A.held up B.broke off C.turned up D.paid off 13.A.purchased B.cherished C.earned D.witnessed 14.A.creative B.generous C.unique D.successful 15.A.natural B.different C.fortunate D.simple02The situation of global pandemic (流行病) is still worrying. Malaysia will continue taking “Movement Control Order” measures to ___1___ the spread of the disease. Times like this are definitely challenging for frontline workers who have been working ___2____ to ensure the safety of the public since the outbreak.Due to the present situation, many eateries (饮食店) are deeply ___3___. As onlyself-pickup and in-house deliveries are ___4___, online platforms to promote options have found favor with restaurant owners. However, Creampuffsado, a local bakery based in Alor Setar, Malaysia, has just made hundreds of frontliners’ ___5____. The bakery’s owner, Azrul Azali,___6___ a mass of bread to the town’s frontliners. But what __7____ was Azrul’s attempt in personally writing words of __8___ on all the packaging! He also contributed some to other organizations. “People have bee n very ___9___ so far,” said a police officer. “We are feeling thankful for such a personal deed, ___10___ it is a small act.”Prior to this, Azrul had posted on a social platform, collecting netizens’ ____11___ words to hearten the frontliners. He then proceeded to ____12____ them down one by one on the packaging. His ____13____ was to make sure that all Malaysians were able to appreciate the sacrifices the frontliners are making during this pandemic.Every bit of kindness in tough times right now is much appreciated, whatever ___14___ it comes in. Either you’re contributing meals or simply putting your knowledge and skills forward. Because every little action ___15___ in helping anyone get through this period of time. 1.A.promote B.track C.contain D.predict 2.A.fruitlessly B.tirelessly C.casually D.aimlessly 3.A.affected B.rooted C.moved D.impressed 4.A.flexible B.genuine C.available D.significant 5.A.day B.fortune C.living D.decision 6.A.exposed B.donated C.threw D.related 7.A.got ahead B.went wild C.came true D.stood out 8.A.praise B.wisdom C.advice D.encouragement 9.A.generous B.intelligent C.tolerant D.wealthy 10.A.so that B.provided that C.as though D.even though 11.A.clear B.sincere C.complex D.cheap 12.A.write B.settle C.break D.carry 13.A.intention B.choice C.preference D.philosophy 14.A.place B.order C.form D.direction 15.A.differs B.performs C.arises D.matters03阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
新高考英语时文阅读精练(含中文翻译及答案解析)
新高考英语时文阅读精练(含中文翻译及答案解析)AThe new coronavirus (新冠病毒) is the third to have jumped from animals to humans in the 21st century. Here’s what we know about these modern viruses, how they have spread, and how public health systems have responded.A family of viruses that can also cause the common coldSARS, MERS, and Covid-19 are all infections caused by members of a group of viruses called coronaviruses. “Coronaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, typically illnesses related to breathing in humans,” explains S. Wesley Long. Three different coronaviruses cause up to a third of all cases of the common cold, he adds. Viruses that have never before been known to infect humans typically are more virulent, meaning they are more likely to make people sick. “When they make the jump to humans, our preexisting immunity (免疫力) is low,” explains Eric Cioe-Pena.Related but differentLike members of any extended family, MERS, SARS, and Covid-19 also have different personalities that affect how they behave in public. MERS had the highest death rate at about 35 percent, followed by SARS at 10 percent. So far, Covid-19 has the lowest death rate, currently estimated between 2 and 3 percent, says Dr. Long. But Covid-19 is transmitted between humans much more efficiently than either SARS or MERS, which helps explain why it has traveled so much faster than its two modern predecessors.What have we learned?Any new epidemic will disrupt public health systems, no matter how complicated. There are just too many unknowns. Covid-19 is moving so fast that public health officials are struggling to keep testing guidelines up to date. While researchers are making progress toward a vaccine (疫苗), we’re at least a year away from having one ready for public use. Some of the most basic strategies are still the most effective. Isolating sick patients at home, closing schools, and limiting travel can help slow the spread.1. What kind of disease can the coronavirus cause?A. Heart disease.B. Lung disease.C. Skin disease.D. Liver disease.2. What does the underlined word “virulent” mean?A. Deadly.B. Mild.C. Universal.D. Controllable.3. What is special about Covid-19?A. It can spread very quickly.B. Its death rate is the highest.C. It has the fewest infections.D. It is caused by coronavirus.4. What can we learn from the text?A. The vaccine can be put into use immediately.B. The virus will reduce the human body immunity.C. Human beings have a complete grasp of this virus.D. The three viruses have exactly the same characteristics.BThe Study Finding of Unused Drug DisposalAs of April 2019, 70% of the U.S. population now lives less than five miles from a permanent① drug disposal② collection site – however, most people are unaware of recommended disposal methods available within their communities or have not disposed of unused prescription③opioids in the past.In response to additional provisions④in legislation from 2018, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was required to study proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals⑤, particularly in relation to how patients dispose of unused prescription medications.In the study, the GAO found that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement⑥Administration (DEA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) all recommend that patients dispose of unused prescription opioids by bringing them to DEA-registered collection sites or a DEA take back event. You can easily find registered⑦controlled substance public disposal locations using this resource from the U.S. Diversion Control Division.The GAO also recommended mail back methods as another solution for managing unwanted prescription drugs. For example, pre-paid medication envelopes can be distributed to patients and then discreetly⑧ shipped to an incineration⑨ location for proper disposal. Many of the solutions recommended in the study are services Stericycle Environmental Solutions already provides; our award-winning consumer drug take back solutions includes medication collection kiosks and Seal&Send medication mail back envelopes.If your local p harmacy, hospital or law enforcement office doesn’t have a year-round drug take back option available, mark the next Take Back Day (Oct. 26, 2019) on your calendar.CAs scientific meetings are cancelled worldwide, researchers are rethinking how they network—a move that should have done earlier. “At some point, we need to be having conversations about ‘What is the point of a conference now?’” says Sarah Hörst, a planetary (行星) scientist.Meeting spaces that are inaccessible (难以达到的) to some disabled scientists, health considerations, a lack of access to childcare and travel restrictions can all end up alienating (疏远) potential attendees from physical conferences. There’s a “large appetite” for alternative (可替代的) conference set-ups, says Divya Persaud, a planetary scientist. She and Eleanor Armstrong, a UCL sociologist of space science, have a grant from their university to hold an experimental virtual conference, called Space Science in Context, in May. The conference aims to improve accessibility. Participants will watch recorded talks ahead of time and then join in online conversations on the day of the conference. Persaud says that the response to plans for the meeting, which launched its save-the-date website last week, has been overwhelmingly positive. But she also points out that many of the adjustments that conferences are making — such as introducing virtual participation — are accommodations for which disabled scientists have been demanding loudly for years, and it’s a shame that it took a global health crisis to make them happen.Still, as conference organizers are finding out, making these changes — especially on short notice — is no easy thing. The European Geophysical Union (EGU) general conference is scheduled for 3–8 May in Vienna, and session leaders are making other plans in case it is cancelled. Those intending to participate in the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference this weekin The Woodlands, Texas, found that they are trying to come up with alternative solutions when that conference was cancelled on 4 March. “Most of the responses were just ‘Well, have the conference online,’” says Hörst.1.Which of the following is NOT a potential attendee?A.Scientists without visas.B.Scientists who are not feeling well.C.Scientists with physical disabilities.D.Scientists who don’t understand childcare.2.What is the public’s attitude towards online conference?A.Uncertain.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Dissatisfied.3. Why does the second paragraph take Space Science in Context as an example?A. To show that modern technology can realize conference online.B. To prove that virtual conferences can make more people involved.C. To praise the conference organizing ability of these two scientists.D. To emphasize that the previous physical meetings were unsuccessful.4. Where would this passage most probably appear?A. In a guidebook for tourists.B. In a weekly story magazine.C. In science channel of a website.D. On the front page of a newspaper.DThe New Dinner and a MovieDinner and a movie was a two-part affair. But increasingly, the two have merged into①a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster②. Full-service theaters have become a Friday-night pastime as American as well, going to the movies.Dine-in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland, Ore. A decade later, inspired by the McMenamins, Tim and Karrie League began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to El Paso.Full-service theaters appeal to③ a broader, more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, Ga., for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp and a “Jumbo Jar” margarita while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest U.S. movie-theater company, launched Dine-In, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button. IPic Theaters offers something akin④ to a first-class flying experience,minus the turbulence: leather reclining chairs and a menu developed by a James Beard Award-winning chef.The rise in full-service moviegoing coincides with⑤ declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2017 plunged to⑥what appears to be a 27-year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15-year trend. Between the glut⑦ of uninspired reboots hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their s martphones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming, it’s no wonder⑧that theater owners are seeking creative ways to lure customers off their couches. It’s working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years, AMC Dine-In achieved 4% growth in just two.Full-service theaters are not without their detractors⑨. Some prefer to eat post-movie for a chance to discuss what they’ve just watched. And others want to eat before watching the movies. Many people find that they will be hungry i f they don’t eat anything before watching the movies. So it’s very hard for every person to enjoy it.But for those with the funds, the full-service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.EHow big should a business team be? It is an enormously important issue for companies. Teams that are too small may lack the skills required to get the job done; teams that are too bigmay be impossible to co-ordinate.Startups are often short of staff. The founders must play a host of different roles, from obtaining finance to product development and marketing, for which they may not be equally suited. But the upside is that they can have highly collaborative working environments.People who have worked for startups say the culture changes when the company reaches a certain size. Patty McCord, formerly of Netflix, referred to the “stand-on-a-chair number”—the biggest group that can easily hear the boss address them.Robin Dunbar, an anthropologist at Oxford University, has done a lot of work on groups. His argument is that the size of the group is linked to the size of the brain. With their large brains, humans can cope with larger bands. A larger social group has many advantages, allowing for greater protection and specialization.Whereas 150 is sometimes referred to as the “Dunbar number” (邓巴数), the academic himself in fact refers to a range of figures. He observes that humans tend to have five intimate friends, 15 or so good friends, around 50 social friends and 150-odd acquaintances.Small work teams may also tend towards these two size ranges. “If you want a committee to decide something, limit it to four to five people,” says Mr Dunbar. “But to brainstorm in a meeting, you need 12-15.” Many companies use “agile” teams which draw employees from across the company; they tend to have between five and nine members.The modern company may settle on a model with a small group of “core” workers and a larger group of contract workers. The result may be more cohesion within the core staff but the non-core staff may be less well treated. The small core teams may work effectively. The big question will be the effect on morale of those outside those teams.1. What is the probable disadvantage of large company?A. Hard to co-ordinate.B. Lack of protection.C. Impossible to specialization.D. Less communication.2. What does “stand-on-a-chair number” mean in Paragraph 3?A. The number of people who stand on the chair.B. The largest group who can have a talk with boss easily.C. The fewest people that company should hire.D. The most members that company can manage efficiently.3. How many people does Mr Dunbar suggest to be in the group if the boss wants a brainstorm?A. 5.B. 14.C. 50.D. 150.4. What is the best title for the text?A. The Advantages of Big CompanyB. The Advantages of Small CompanyC. The Modern Company ModeD. The Best Number of Workers for CompanyA【答案】1-4 BAAB【解析】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了21世纪从动物传染给人类的三种病毒(SARS, MERS 和Covid-19)的相关知识。
2022届高考英语时文阅读新型冠状病毒2【word版无答案】
2022届高考英语时文阅读新型冠状病毒21.(2021秋•莱芜区校级期中)As workers return to the office,friends meet up and religious services move from online to in person,people are asking the question:to shake hands or not to shake hands?When the coronavirus(新冠病毒)crisis first began,an event planning business in Kansas City began selling "I Shake Hands" stickers.(1)Those who did not want to shake hands with others could simply choose not to wear a sticker.(2) A widely held belief is that it started as a way to show that a person was offering peace and not holding a hidden weapon.But hands have germs.Dr.Anthony Fauci,America's leading disease expert,warned that we shouldn't shake hands again.While Dr.Amesh Adalja,another expert,does not agree.(3)The answer,he says,is simple.If you are worried about COVID,the best way to make handshakes safe is to be fully vaccinated(打疫苗).And for any other things that might be on people's hands,just wash your hands before you touch your face.Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette(礼仪)expert.She said though the country is entering a time similar to the start of the pandemic,when people wanted to know if others weresocially distancing before getting close to them,she does not think the handshake will go away because of the pandemic. (4)But she said people should take things slowly.Don't be the first to extend your hand.You can watch the other person and allow them to extend their greeting of choice.At the beginning of the pandemic,some companies offered to create new workplace rules,such as a no﹣handshake policy.But there was not enough interest for people. (5)A.You'd better avoid shaking hands.B.The handshake has been around for centuries.C.The words were meant to make social situations easier.D.Anyway,people long for human interaction and human touch.E.Etiquette means the rules making up the correct way to behave in society.F.He thinks people are overthinking the question of whether to shake hands or not.G.It's a greeting really hard to deny as it has been deep﹣rooted since we were young. 2.(2020秋•长春期末)As the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒)epidemic(流行的)continues,one school after another has organized online classes.The most common form is live streaming,in which all participants,teacher and students alike,sit in front of a computer camera and see each other by the platform.Many teachers and students simply wear casual clothing for the class,and jokes show about each other's appearance.After all,most of the time it is the teacher appearing on screen,and the students,even if called on by the teacher,will only show their faces.Yet Shijiazhuang No.1 Middle School in Hebei province recently caused heated discussion by requiring teachers to wear formal suits and students to wear uniforms while attending online classes.By Saturday morning,the related topic has become one of the hottest topics on Sina Weibo,with 180 million views."The practice can improve students' sense of formality in the online classes and make them more attentive,said Yao Haibo," a head teacher of the school in a video clip. "It can also give students a sense of honor and make them remember their identities as students."However,in the comment sections,some micro bloggers claiming to be students"Not useful.Whether one works hard or not is not decided by a uniform," was the most highly voted comment,with 31,000 "likes"."Maybe a good move,but unnecessary," was another highly voted comment. Whatever the argument is,the problem might be solved in the not —so —distant future.According to official data,the number of newly confirmed diagnosed cases was 397 on Saturday.The students and teachers might,hopefully,see each other in classrooms soon.(1)Which statement about passage is wrong?A.teachers and students can see each other via the platformB.teachers mostly appear on screen while students notC.teachers have classes online as the novel coronavirus epidemic continuesD.online classes are popular in schools(2)Requiring students to wear uniforms while attending online classes is not because inShijiazhuang No.1 Middle School.A.it can make students remember their identities as studentsB.it can protect students from the novel coronavirusesC.jokes emerge about teachers and students' appearanceD.it can improve students' sense of formality(3)Official online classes in schools may soon because the number of newly confirmeddiagnosed cases is dropping.A.stopB.disappearC.continueD.be forbidden(4)What′s the writer's attitude towards wearing uniforms while attending online classes?A.Supportive.C.Objective.D.Negative.3.(2021•石门县校级模拟)Claire Wyatt, a 24﹣year﹣old British volunteer,led eight Cambodians living with disabilities on a 155﹣mile bike ride from Phnom Penh,the nation's capital,to Siem Reap to raise money and deliver supplies to those in need in the coronavirus pandemic(新冠病毒大流行)."Leading this trip was an incredibly special experience for me," said Claire. "Not only was I encouraged by the determination of each and every rider,but also the team taught me every day not to focus on their disability."When she was first asked to lead the trip,Claire admitted,she was feeling nervous about her team traveling such a distance in just a few days because cycling with a disability can come with added physical and emotional challenges.One team member named Dy,who lost an arm in an accident,biked using just one arm to balance. Another named Vulta could only pedal on one side due to polio(小儿麻痹).Despite all the difficulties,Claire realized quickly that she didn't have to worry about her team. She saw them deal with rough area that she had seen abled cyclists give up on before.The volunteers covered the distance in just four days,not only helping so many people across the country,but also overcoming huge difficulties to get there."The best thing about this ride is that the riders have all volunteered their time to do this.They are so enthusiastic about Cambodia and raising money for others in need," said Claire."The money raised will feed 99 families in Siem Reap."Claire recalled her favorite moment of the experience,when one of the cyclists pushed an exhausted teammate up a hill for 2 miles. "One moment that stood out for me was when Naret,our only female rider,was feeling tired," she said. "Her fellow rider gently put his hand on her back and pushed her for 2 miles! They were encouraging each other to push through the tiredness."(1)Why did Claire and eight Cambodians cycle 155 miles?A.To challenge themselves.B.To help out needy people.C.To take part in a competition.D.To raise money for the disabled.(2)What worried Claire before the ride?A.She might be injured on the road.B.She would be unable to lead the team.C.Her team might be looked down on.D.Her team couldn't finish the route.(3)Which of the following can best describe the team?A.Confident,calm and friendly.B.Honest,patient and open﹣minded.C.Strong﹣minded,brave and caring.D.Curious,creative and experienced.(4)What did Claire think of the journey?A.It could have taken less time.B.It was amazing and inspiring.C.It changed her idea about human nature.D.It was more difficult than she had expected.4.Students start a joyful hotline to cheer people upWouldn't a joyful message lift your spirits during this time of coronavirus(新冠病毒)isolation(隔离)?A group of Calgary Board of Education students in the Ever Active Recreation programset out to(1)people's lives during this hard time.The program is called Joy 4 All which encourages anyone,especially the(2),to share their own messages through a hotline that provides pre﹣recorded(3)stories,kind messages and jokes.Jamie Anderson,a teacher at Ever Active Schools,encouraged his students to take an active part. "Many people are experiencing(4)to connection with others,so the students decided to bring joyful messages to phone lines to(5)as many peopleisolated from others as possible to cheer them up," Anderson said.Ali Ahmad,16,one of the students for Joy 4 All,said he wanted to make a(6)during the time. "Through this project we will be able to(7)people isolated at home with something they can always look forward to in their day.(8),it can lighten the (9)and even help save lives," he said. "We(10)wanted to reach out to seniors,and people in nursing homes and hospitals ,but later we also want to connect with other parts of the community,like families who are at home."Another student(11)for Joy 4 All,Jared Quinn,20,said he wanted to help those who were dealing with isolated families. "I'm doing this mainly because of my(12)with isolation.My grandparents,who live in a different province,were(13)to come and visit,but now they can't owing to the isolation policy," said Ouinn.The program is due to(14)in June,but Anderson hopes students will continue their project for as long as the public health guidelines are in(15).(1)A.enjoy B.brighten C.save D.strengthen(2)A.youth B.doctors C.senior D.teachers(3)A.satisfying B.discouraging C.disappointing D.inspiring(4)A.barriers B.access C.approaches D.solutions(5)A.maintain B.stretch C.reach D.construct(6)A.difference B.fortune ment D.sacrifice(7)A.entrust pare C.present D.replace(8)A.Accidentally B.Frequently C.Personally D.Hopefully(9)A.load B.mood C.virus D.weight(10)A.initially B.eventually C.exactly D.approximately (11)A.adviser B.supporter C.applicant D.survivor(12)A.influence B.fantasy C.experience D.infection(13)A.accused B.supposed C.persuaded D.determined(14)A.start out B.set up C.carry out e to an end(15)A.advance B.vain C.place D.conclusion 5.Burdon decided to host an improvised(临时安排的)graduation ceremony for her daughter Angela in their backyard. After hers was(1)due to COVID﹣19(新冠病毒),Burdon wanted to make it up to his sorrow﹣stricken daughter in some way. Best of all,his daughter didn't(2)about it beforehand.Angela wasn't the only one(3)by the cancellation;her father Burdon could hardly(4)his daughter's sadness. The devoted dad(5)to host his own graduation ceremony for Angela in her(6)in Memphis rather than accept his daughter's dream as forfeit(被没收的东西).Over the course of just six weeks,Burdon(7)to reserve a photographer and a stage without his daughter's knowledge,which(8)her greatly.When the(9)day finally came,Angela was shocked to find a full﹣sized stage waiting for her in her yard. 40 people(10)the ceremony,and it met COVID﹣19 prevention guidelines,all sitting six feet apart with(11)on﹣and her father even played sacred music as she walked up to get her(12)."Angela never saw anything until she came out to(13)," Burdon said."At that moment,I didn't have any worries. I was(14). To see my baby walk across the(15)and all her friends,family,neighbors and people that we don't even know(16)in the street to witness this. I couldn't(17)anything better.""My daughter couldn't have her official(18)due to the pandemic so I(19)one for her!" "Now I'm(20)that I made it happen!"(1)A. arranged B. celebrated C. delayed D. cancelled(2)A. know B. argue C. think D. care(3)A. spoiled B. upset C. frightened D. confused(4)A. believe B. sense C. bear D. share(5)A. determined B. promised C. hesitated D. preferred(6)A. classroom B. dormitory C. hospital D. home(7)A. claimed B. managed C. attempted D. failed (8)A. disappointed B. troubled C. surprised D. annoyed (9)A. big B. busy C. final D. common (10)A. hosted B. expected C. admired D. attended (11)A. dresses B. masks C. uniform D. make﹣up (12)A. cake B. scholarship C. diploma D. offer (13)A. walk B. wander C. greet D. examine (14)A. anxious B. cautious C. helpless D. speechless (15)A. yard B. stage C. street D. campus (16)A. traveled B. volunteered C. stopped D. waited (17)A. ask for B. give away C. agree with D. work out (18)A. welcome B. organization C. treatment D. graduation (19)A. registered B. created C. joined D. accepted (20)A. guilty B. confident C. proud D. optimistic。
高考英语-新冠肺炎话题附答案.docx
高考英语 - 新冠肺炎话题附答案Step 1 Words in This Storyoutbreak - n. a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease boredom - n. the state of feeling bored (tired or uninterested) convenient - adj. allowing you to do something easily or without trouble frustrating- adj. causing feelings of anger and annoyancerefrain - v. to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do hygiene- n. the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good healthrhythms - n. a regular, repeated pattern of events, changes, activities, etc.disrupt - v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)clinic- n. a place where people get medical helpStep 2 Self-testingTask 1 Listen and fill in the missing words.An expression recently introduced by officials in Seoul closely describeslife for many in South Korea these days: "Let's Take a Break from Social Life."The government is working to limit 1 __________________ interaction to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.The outbreak in South Korea has mostly been contained to the area near the 2 __________________ city of Daegu. But, officials across the country are not 3________________________. They have suggested "social distancing" measures to help keep people away from each other.Nearly every part of social life in South Korea has beenaffected. 4 _________________________ are closed. Many companies are asking their 5 __________________ to work from home. Christian religious centers are holding their services over YouTube. And South Korea'ssoccer league 6 __________________ the start of the season.In Seoul, the capital city and home to half the country's population, lifegoes on 7 __________________ -- only much more quietly. With many people staying home, Seoul's infamously crowded streets nowflow 8 __________________. Although people still use public transportation, many buses and trains are much less crowded. Noisy protests, which are common in Seoul, are now almost non-existent.Isolated, anxiousAs the 9 __________________ in the country continues, many South Koreans are not only trying to prevent the disease, but also fightoff 10 __________________."There is no more social life," said Rosa Lee, who lives in Seoul. "I'm working at home right now...not meeting anybody."Park Sun-kyung 11 __________________ work from home after someone in her office building in central Seoul was confirmed to have the new coronavirus. "It's not very convenient - I need to be online all day," she said. "I'm an 12__________________ person...It is really frustrating to stay home and not meet with people."Social distancingAll around the city, a marketing campaign urges peopleto 13 __________________ a two-week social distancing effort to halt the spread of the virus."Hold on! Let's Take a Break From Social Life," one sign at a bus stop reads.Recommended steps include:"Refrain from going outdoors and avoid 14 __________________ with others.""Keep in touch with people by using social mediameasures 15__________________ meeting them personally.""Keep your personal hygiene by washing your hands and wearing amask 16 __________________."Such policies are not officially required, unlike in China, which forcibly locked down tens of millions of people to 17 _______________________. Mental health impactHowever, being separated this way could affectpeople 18 __________________ and physically, public health experts warn. Jung Doo-young is with the UNIST Healthcare Center in Ulsan, about 300 kilometers from Seoul. Jung said, "If people are not activewhile 19 __________________, the body's natural rhythms could become disrupted."The effects could be worse for people with existing 20 __________________ issues, such as anxiety or depression, said Kim Yoon-seok of Seoul's Margeun mental health treatment center.To help 21 __________________ possible problems, Seoul has set up a COVID-19 support group. COVID-19 describes thedisease 22 __________________ the virus. The group offers advice and information for dealing with coronavirus-related stress.I'm Ashley Thompson.Task 2 Words in This Story____________ - n. a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease____________ - n. the state of feeling bored (tired or uninterested)____________- adj. allowing you to do something easily or without trouble ____________- adj. causing feelings of anger and annoyance____________- v. to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do____________- n. the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health____________- n. a regular, repeated pattern of events, changes, activities, etc.____________- v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)____________- n. a place where people get medical help答案Task 1 Listen and fill in the missing words.An expression recently introduced by officials in Seoul closely describes life for many in South Korea these days: "Let's Take a Break from Social Life."The government is working to limit 1 face-to-face interaction to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.The outbreak in South Korea has mostly been contained to the area near the 2 southeastern city of Daegu. But, officials across the country are not 3 taking any chances. They have suggested "social distancing" measures to help keep people away from each other.Nearly every part of social life in South Korea has been affected. 4 Schools and universities are closed. Many companies are asking their 5 employees to work from home. Christian religious centers are holding their services over YouTube. And South Korea's soccer league 6 has delayed the start of the season.In Seoul, the capital city and home to half the country's population, life goes on 7 as usual -- only much more quietly. With many people staying home, Seoul's infamously crowded streets now flow 8 much faster. Although people still use public transportation, many buses and trains are much less crowded. Noisy protests, which are common in Seoul, are now almost non-existent.Isolated, anxiousAs the 9 outbreak in the country continues, many South Koreans are not only trying to prevent the disease, but also fight off 10 boredom. "There is no more social life," said Rosa Lee, who lives in Seoul. "I'm working at home right now...not meeting anybody."Park Sun-kyung 11 was forced to work from home after someone in her office building in central Seoul was confirmed to have the new coronavirus. "It's not very convenient - I need to be online all day," she said. "I'm an 12 outgoingperson...It is really frustrating to stay home and not meet with people."Social distancingAll around the city, a marketing campaign urges people to 13 take part in a two-week social distancing effort to halt the spread of the virus."Hold on! Let's Take a Break From Social Life," one sign at a bus stop reads.Recommended steps include:"Refrain from going outdoors and avoid 14 physical contact with others.""Keep in touch with people by using social media measures 15 instead ofmeeting them personally.""Keep your personal hygiene by washing your hands and wearing a mask 16 at all times."Such policies are not officially required, unlike in China, which forcibly locked down tens of millions of people to 17 contain the spread. Mental health impactHowever, being separated this way could affect people 18 emotionally and physically, public health experts warn.Jung Doo-young is with the UNIST Healthcare Center in Ulsan, about 300 kilometers from Seoul. Jung said, "If people are not active while 19 staying inside, the body's natural rhythms could become disrupted."The effects could be worse for people with existing 20 mentalhealth issues, such as anxiety or depression, said Kim Yoon-seok of Seoul's Margeun mental health treatment center.To help 21 deal with possible problems, Seoul has set up a COVID-19 support group. COVID-19 describes the disease 22 resulting from the virus. The group offers advice and information for dealing with coronavirus-related stress.I'm Ashley Thompson.Task 2 Words in This Storyoutbreak - n. a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease boredom - n. the state of feeling bored (tired or uninterested) convenient - adj. allowing you to do something easily or without trouble frustrating- adj. causing feelings of anger and annoyancerefrain - v. to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do hygiene- n. the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good healthrhythms - n. a regular, repeated pattern of events, changes, activities, etc.disrupt - v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)clinic- n. a place where people get medical help。
2020高考英语疫情相关高考时文阅读四篇15题系列(9页)
2020高考英语疫情相关高考时文阅读四篇15题系列导引中国首次火星探测任务命名“天问一号”疫情期间,纽约居民视频登记结婚宇航员返航,发现世间变了样新冠疫情与心理健康AChina's first Mars exploration mission was officially named "Tianwen-1" on Friday, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).In 2016, China launched a global campaign for the name and logo of its first Mars Mission, and has received 35,000 submissions, after online polls. Tianwen series are names given to the planetary missions.The name, Tianwen, which literally means "ask the sky," comes from Chinese great poet Qu Yuan's long poem, reflecting Chinese people's persistence in seeking truth and exploring nature and the universe.Planetary Exploration of China are taken as a whole, with the logo including the planets. Eight planets of the solar system are lined up, representing the richness of scientific discoveries. Resembling the letter C, it stands for China's planetary missions, the spirit ofcooperation, and the capability for deep space exploration.The mission is to launch a Mars probe in 2020, aiming to complete orbiting, landing and roving in one mission.Of the eight major planets in the solar system, Mars is close to Earth. Taking 24hours and 37 minutes to rotate, Mars rotates At almost the same speed as Earth. There are also four seasons spring, summer, fall and winter on Mars. Because of these similarities, the probe to Mars can help us study the evolution and future development of the planet. After it is launched, it will take the probe about seven months to reach Mars.Mars, here we come.1. When did China launch a global campaign for the name and logo of its first Mars Mission?A. 2020B. 2019C. 2016. D2017.2. Why was China's first Mars mission named after Qu yuan's long poem ' tian wen'A. Because Qu yuan is a great poet.B. Because the poem is great.C. Because people like the poem.D. Because from the poem we can find Chinese people's persistence in seeking truth and exploring nature and the universe.3. How long will it take the probe to arrive in Mars after it is launched?A. about 12 monthsB. about 10 monthsC. about 7 monthsD. about 6 monthsBNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing online marriages, as many weddings are cancelled under lockdown restrictions.From now on, people in the US state will be able to apply for marriage licences remotely and clerks allowed to conduct ceremonies virtually.Mr Cuomo joked that the decision meant there was now "no excuse" for couples not to tie the knot."You can do it by Zoom. Yes or no?" he said in his briefing on Saturday.The decision comes after New York state extended lockdown measures until May 15. More than 13,000 people have died of coronavirus in New York city alone.Social media reaction to the decision was mixed.Some questioned why couples would choose to hold weddings when their families and friends are unable to join them, or criticised the governor for not prioritising other decisions.But others pointed out that during a pandemic, marriage could offer practical benefits, such as allowing couples to share health insurance coverage.New York isn't the first place to turn to the internet to offer a legal solution.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced that citizens and residents would be allowed to get married online, after the justice ministry created a website for couples to submit required documents. A virtual ceremony, complete with a registrar and witnesses, can then take place.Similar measures have been introduced in the US state of Colorado, where couples are being allowed to apply for marriage licences online.Meanwhile, one county in Ohio is allowing people to obtain marriage licences online in specific circumstances, such as when one of the partners is a health care worker, suffers from a serious illness or has health insurance issues.4 .Why was an order allowing online marriage signed by New York governor?A. Because people preferred to apply for marriage license online.B. Because under Lockdown restrictions, people could apply for marriage licenses online.C. Because there was no excuse for couples not to get married.D. Because it was a new fashion to conduct wedding ceremonies virtually.5. What is social media reaction to the decision?A. All people are in favor of the decision.B. No one except young people likes the decision.C. Not all people are for the decision.D. All people are against the decision.6. Which state in the US has introduced similar measures as New York?A. California.B. Ohio.C. Florida.D. Colorado.7. Which statement is wrong according to the passage?A. In New York all people can apply for marriage licenses online.B. In Colorado all people can apply for marriage licenses online.C. In Ohio all people can apply for marriage licenses online.D. In New York state people have to stay home until May 15.CTwo NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on Friday made a safe return from the International Space Station to find the planet transformed by the coronaviruspandemic.Andrew Morgan, Jessica Meir and Oleg Skripochka touched down in central Kazakhstan at 0516 GMT in the first returning mission since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March.Morgan had been on the ISS since July last year, while Meir and Skripochka arrived in September."TOUCHDOWN! Welcome home, Oleg Skripochka, Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir!" Russia's Roscosmos space agency wrote on Twitter.Unusually, NASA and Roscosmos did not show live video of the trio parachuting down in their Soyuz landing capsule.This was scrapped "due to technical limitations associated with the epidemiological situation," Roscosmos said.Subsequent video from the landing site showed recovery crews wearing face masks and rubber gloves as they hauled the crew members out of the Soyuz MS-15 capsule, which was lying on its side."Please keep your distance," one ground crew member could be heard telling another.While the trio's landing site southeast of the Kazakh town of Dzhezkazgan is the same as for previous crews, the pandemic has forced changes to mission-end protocol.The crew will not be flying back home via Kazakhstan's Karaganda airport as usual because it has been shut down, like so many other airports across the world.Instead, Skripochka will fly from the Baikonur cosmodrome used to launch missions to the ISS while the NASA duo will take off in a plane from the steppe city of Kyzlorda after a drive of several hours.In a media appearance aboard the ISS prior to her departure, Meir said it would be difficult to give up embraces with family and friends as she gets to deal with a new culture of physical distancing on Earth."I think I will feel more isolated on Earth than here," reflected Meir, who made history as one half of the first all-women spacewalk along with NASA colleague Christina Koch in October.The International Space Station --a rare example of cooperation between Russia and the West --has been orbiting Earth at about 28,000 kilometres per hour since 1998.8. Who stayed longest at the international Space Station among the three people landing on Friday?A. Andrew MorganB. Jessica MeirC. Oleg SkripochkaD. Christina Koch9. What did one ground crew say to another?A."Please wear your face mask."B. "Please wear your rubber gloves."C. "Please keep off."D."Please keep your distance."10. Why won't the crew fly home via Kazakhstan's Karaganda airport as usual?A. Because the the airport has been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.B. Because the crew have to be examined by doctors.C. Because the crew were not allowed to stay at the airport.D. Because the crew have changed their plans.11.How many women made the first all- women space walk according to the last but one paragraph?A.1B.2C.3D.4DThe coronavirus pandemic is likely to have a "profound and pervasive impact" on global mental health as billions struggle to cope with isolated living and anxiety spikes, experts warned Thursday.In a paper published in Lancet Psychiatry, a panel of 24 specialists call for more funding for research into the impacts COVID-19 may have on society's mental well-being.Two accompanying surveys of the British public showed that most people questioned had experienced heightened anxiety and fear of becoming mentally unwell since the pandemic struck."We are all dealing with unprecedented uncertainty and major changes to the way we live our lives as a result of coronavirus," said lead author Emily Holmes from Uppsala University's department of psychology."Our surveys show these changes are already having a considerable impact on our mental health."Studies into the mental health impact of previous disease outbreaks, such as theSARS epidemic in the early 2000s, showed a clear increase in suicide rates and the number of health care workers who experience emotional distress.But the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic is unprecedented, with billions of people forced to isolate at home and no end in sight even after social distancing measures are eased.The surveys, conducted among more than 3,000 people in Britain, showed a wide range of fears arising from the pandemic.These include increased anxiety, the effects of social isolation, the fear of becoming mentally unwell and accessing care if needed.The experts cautioned that these symptoms were likely to continue well in to the future, even after the current round of lockdowns are eased.The authors called for government funding to establish specialised working groups comprised of people with experience of mental health impacts to ensure research and treatment are prioritised."Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety, stress and an economic downturn are a perfect storm to harm people's mental health and wellbeing," said Rory O'Connor, professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow.He said that a lack of intervention risked an explosion of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, as well as a rise in alcohol and drug addiction.12. Where were the surveys made?A In USA. B. In China. C. In Australia. D. In Britain.13. What did the experts warn in the passage?A. The impact of pandemic was possible to continue in the future.B. Some people will have mental problems.C. Young people will be affected.D. Old people will be affected.14. From what Rory O'Connor, professor of Health Psychology at the University ofGlasgow said,we draw a conclusion that_____.A. More work should be done about people's mental health.B. People will get better after pandemic.C. Young people will cause more trouble.D. People will turn to alcohol and drug.15. What's the main idea of the passage?A. The coronavirus pandemic impact on global mental health.B. The coronavirus spread worldwide.C. The surveys on mental health.D. How to deal with the global mental health.keys:1-3CDC 4-7BCDC8-11ADAB12-15DAAA。
疫情相关高考时文阅读系列六 {四篇15题附答案}
疫情相关高考英语时文阅读系列六{四篇15题附答案}A新冠康复者是否免疫?B尼德兰趣知识C疫情下国人旅游新变化D疫情促火阿里巴巴云服务AThe World Health Organization is warning that people who have had Covid-19 are not necessarily immune by the presence of antibodies from getting the virus again."There is no evidence yet that people who have had Covid-19 will not get a second infection," WHO said in a scientific brief published Friday.It cautions against governments that are considering issuing so-called "immunity passports" to people who have had Covid-19, assuming (假定)they are safe to resume normal life."At this point in the pandemic, there is not enough evidence about the effectiveness of antibody-mediated immunity to guarantee the accuracy of an 'immunity passport' or 'risk-free certificate,' " WHO said.Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove from WHO has previously said it's not known whether people who have been exposed to the virus become completely immune. The new WHO brief underscores that stance, and jibes with other scientific statements about the idea of developing immunity.During a Friday briefing, the Infectious Diseases Society of America warned that not enough is known about antibody testing to assume immunity.Dr. Mary Hayden, spokesperson for IDSA and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Rush University Medical Center, said, "We do not know whether or not patients who have these antibodies are still at risk of reinfection with Covid-19. At this point, I think we have to assume that they could be at risk of reinfection.""We don't know even if the antibodies are protective, what degree of protection they provide, so it could be complete, it could be partial, or how long the antibodies last," Hayden added, "We know that antibody responses become weaker over time.The society is "recommending that people with antibodies not change their behavior in any way, continue social distancing etc. And we think that this is a really important point to emphasize because we're concerned that if this could be present, that these antibodies could be misinterpreted, people could put themselves at unnecessary risk," Hayden said.1. Where is the article taking from?A. The New York TimesB. The EconomistC. A scientific brief.D. A magazine.2. From the passage, we know that___.A. People who have had Covid-19 are not likely to be infected for a second time.B. People who have had Covid-19 still have the risk of being infected.C. People who have had Covid-19 are safe to return to normal life.D. People who have had Covid-19 should be given the risk free certificate.3. What's the main idea of the passage?A. The WTO warns that no evidence shows people who have had Covid-19 have enough antibodies and peopleshould keep social distance.B. Scientists are studying the antibodies of the infected people.C. People should continue to keep social distance.D. The WTO suggested that the government should not give the risk free certificate to people who have hadCovid-19.BOnly 50% of the Netherlands has land exceeding one meter above sea level, with most of the areas below being man-made. Almost 17% of Netherlands land area is reclaimed from lakes and sea.Because the land is so flat, the country's highest point, which is 323 meters high, is actually referred to as a mountain. It's located in Vaalserberg.The Dutch people are the tallest in Europe with an average height of 1.81-1.84 meters for adult males and 1.67-1.70 (depending on the source) meters for women.Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands and home to at least 200 different nationalities. With over 4.2 million international visitors, Amsterdam is now Europe's 5th-busiest tourist destination.Using "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands is wrong. Holland comprises the Dutch provinces of North and South Holland. It used to be the economically strongest region of the country, which is why it's so known.The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1815 and, since 1848, a parliamentary democracy. It has always had a coalition government.Stamppot is an old-style Dutch dish. It is made of mashed potatoes mixed with one or more vegetables like kale, carrots, endive or sauerkraut.Electronic Music is embraced in the Netherlands. It has had a vibrant club, rave and festival scene for over 20 years. People start to party at a very young age. There are plenty of places where people can practice their DJ skills and of course all these activities are concentrated in a very small piece of land so everyone connects and learns from each other at a much higher pace than when people are divided from each other by a lot of distance.Amsterdam is entirely built on wooden poles 11 meters deep. This is due to its soil which consists of thick layers of clay and fen. The Royal Palace situated at Dam Square is built on at least 13,659 wooden poles.4. What is not true about the land of the Netherlands?A.17%of the Netherlands is man-made.B. 50%of the Netherlands is one meter above sea level.C. The highest point of land 323 meters high.D. Land is not flat because there are high mountains on the land.5. How many different nationalities are there in the Netherlands?A. 4.2millionsB. At least 200.C. 200D. Not mentioned.6. Why is it wrong to use "Holland" to talk about the Netherlands?A. Because Holland used to be strongest region of the country.B. Because Holland is not used as the name of the country anymore.C. Because Holland used to be the Dutch provinces.D. Because Holland only refers to the Dutch provinces of north and south Holland.7. What do you know about the Royal Palace?A. It is made of wood.B. It is made of layers of clay.C. It is built on at least 13659 wooden poles.D. It is built on wooden poles 11 metres deep.CChina's tourists are set to stick close to home and take advantage of discounts as they take time off for the first major holiday since the easing of coronavirus lockdowns, offering a glimpse of what travel may look like after the epidemic.A five-day Labour Day holiday from May 1 is being seen as a test for the tourism industry, one of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus.Travel operator estimates about 90 million people will go on holiday for the May Day break, less than half the number who went last year.But hotels and major travel operators said they were optimistic about presale figures, with Marriott International saying many companies were promoting "staycations"."It's encouraging to see signs of recovery after a long, cold winter," said Jolyon Bulley, chief executive of InterContinental Hotels Group Greater China, who told Reuters May Day bookings were showing some positive signs.Many people were planning to visit places in home provinces or nearby cities, said, citing ticket sales.Half of its presold rooms were for five-star hotels, indicating travellers were seeking better quality accommodation due to epidemic concerns, it said.They are also taking advantage of cheap domestic flights and hotel deals being offered by airlines and hotel chains eager to get people travelling again.Prices for popular routes such as Beijing to Sanya have been slashed by up to 90%, with booking on average 30% down, according to Alibaba Group's travel booking platform Fliggy.In the financial hub of Shanghai, Marriott is offering guests a 2,202 yuan package that includes a one-night stay at its upscale W Hotel, a cocktail and tapas dinner and spa treatments.Jiang Qin, a 38-year-old Beijing office worker, said she was going away but not too far. She aimed to take her 2-year-old daughter to the nearby city of Tianjin, having scrapped a plan to go to Hainan because of Beijing's quarantine requirements."Tianjin is not the best alternative, but I just want to travel. Anywhere is better than nowhere," she said.However, industry executives warn that it's too soon to say how robust the recovery in holiday travel will be given concern about a second wave of the coronavirus.International travel remains out of the question for most, due to border restrictions imposed by other countries, a lack of flights and two weeks of quarantine that await people coming back to China.Major tourism sites and some restaurants have and been told to limit occupancy to as low as 30% of normal levels, capping any recovery.The China Tourist Attractions Association estimates that destinations will see an 80% drop in revenue in the first quarter."The uncertainties are not completely gone, and no one would be able to tell exactly what will happen," said Bulley."Recovery will continue to come in phases in China, and what we can do is to be fully prepared under the new norm."8. How many people went on holiday during May Day break last year according to Travel operator Trip .com?A.90 millionB. Less than 90 millionC. 180 millionD. More than 180 million9. Where are many people planning to go during May Day break?A.Home provinces or nearby cities.B. Hometown.C. Hainan.D. Beijing.10 .What does the underlined word slash mean?A. Reduce by a large amount.B. Increase by a large amount.C. Crash.D. Hit.11. From the passage we know that during the May Day break___A. Many people will go abroad because of the cheap flight.B. Many people will go to southern provinces.C. Many people will go to their hometown.D. People prefer to live hotels of good conditions because of the epidemic.DAlibaba Cloud, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, will spend RMB 200 billion ($28.27 billion) on its cloud infrastructure over the next three years following an increase in demand for digital services in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak in China.Alibaba's cloud revenue grew 62% in the quarter ended December 2019 compared with the same quarter a year earlier, the company said in February.The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in extra demand for digital services, which are typically reliant on cloud computing services and data centers to function.Alibaba Cloud is the largest provider of cloud computing services in China, but falls behind Amazon and Microsoft globally.Alibaba's investment will focus on operating system and chip development, as well as on its network of data centers, where the technologies will be deployed.Alibaba has seen a marked increase in the use of its technology since the beginning of the year. As many businesses requested that their employees work from home to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections, companies across China relied more heavily on tools like Dingtalk, Alibaba's enterprise communications app.Dingtalk also provided a platform for online learning after schools and universities were closed due to the outbreak.Meanwhile, the company helped the Chinese government develop a health passport system, a digital quarantine measure that assigned users a red, yellow, or green rating based on their health status and travel history."The Covid-19 pandemic has posed additional stress on the overall economy across sectors, but it also steers us to put more focus on the digital economy," Jeff Zhang, president of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, said in a statement on Monday.Alibaba has increased its focus on cloud computing over the past two years, seeing the business as a major driver of growth.Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's CEO, said previously in an interview with CNBC that cloud computing could become the e-commerce giant's "main business."12. What place is Alibaba Cloud among the providers of computing services globally?A. It is the largest.B. It is the second.C. It is the third.D. It is the fourth.13. What does Dingtalk provide for the students staying at home due to the outbreak of the coronavirus?A. It provides a platform for online learning.B. It provides a platform for online exercisesC. It provides a platform for online talking.D. It provides a platform for online shopping.14. What did Alibaba do to help the government?A. It donated much money to the government.B. It provided the government a platform for trade business.C. It helped the government to develop a health passport system.D. It helped the government to build a digital service center.15. Who is Alibaba's CEO?A. MA YunB. Jeff ZhangC. Daniel ZhangD. Not mentionedkeys:1-3 CBA 4-7 DBDC 8-11 DAAD 12-15 CACC。
36+Omicron变异病毒 含答案-2022年高考英语最新热点时文阅读与练习
题型主要内容1阅读理解讲述了中国现有的新冠遏制战略能够有效地对抗新冠变异的Omicron病毒2阅读理解介绍了尽管是欧米克隆的变种,新冠病毒在中国仍然处于控制之下3阅读理解讲述了实验室实验发现,在从支气管(从气管到肺部的主要管道)采集的组织样本中,Omicron Covid变体比原始和Delta版本的冠状病毒繁殖速度快约70倍,这可能有助于解释其快速传播4阅读理解讲述随着世界的发展,疫情的爆发,世界各国想要了解更多变种的信息,更多的奥密克戎变种病例出现了01(江苏省常州市2021~2022学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题)China’s existing COVID-19 containment strategy, characterized by firm and rapid response to cut its transmissionand block new outbreaks, should be sufficient for dealing with the new Omicron variant(变种)of the novel coronavirus, health experts and officials said recently.They added that the country’s dynamic zero-case policy should continue to be enforced thiswinter and spring, as new modeling shows that dropping it prematurely would risk causing “ahuge outbreak”.Wu Zunyou, a chief epidemiologist, said the new variant appears to be more contagious(传染的)than the Delta variant due to its exceptionally high number of spike mutations.“But no matter how the virus mutates, regular public health measures, such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands, will be effective against all variants,” Wu said.Zhang Wenhong, a well-known doctor from Shanghai, said China’s current “rapid responseand dynamic zeroing of new infections” can deal with all variants.The strategy has also enabled China to win a window of opportunity in terms of building up scientific support to fight the virus, he said. Ongoing work includes increasing reserves of vaccines(疫苗)and drugs to support the global battle against the pandemic, and boosting inventories(存货)of China’s public health and medical resources.According to Wu Zunyou, China’s overall epidemic situation remains stable and under control against a backdrop of surging infections globally. “This remarkable outcome is largely dueto the central approach of interrupting the spread of the virus, blocking new outbreaks and implementing quarantine(隔离)for incoming travelers,” he said.“By the most conservative estimates, the strategy had avoided 47.8 million COVID-19 infections and 950, 000 related deaths in China,” he said.As the outlook for the pandemic remains serious for this winter and spring, Wu said these measures should continue to be enforced.“Adjustment(调整)of virus control measures should be done extremely carefully and withevery detail and procedure being taken into consideration, so as to avoid making mistakes ortaking the wrong path,” he said.1.What might be the best title of this newspaper article?A.China’s COVID-19 strategy can cope with Omicron.B.China’s CVID-19 approach has made great achievements.C.New Omicron variant appears to be more contagious.D.New Omicron variant calls for adjustment of measures.2.What can best describe China’s existing strategy?A.Traditional and immature.B.Solid and effective.C.Regular and risky.D.Dynamic and contemporary. 3.According to Zhang Wenhong the current strategy has brought to China a window of opportunity in terms of ______.A.cultural exchanges B.economic recoveryC.scientific preparations D.medical profits4.What can we infer from the passage?A.The Delta Variant of COVID-19 will soon disappear.B.New variant makes it harder to maintain social distancing.C.The dynamic zero-case policy will continue for a while.D.This winter and spring will see fewer cases of infection.02(广东省茂名市五校联盟2021-2022学年高一上学期期末联考英语试题)With the world reporting more cases of Omicron variant (欧米克隆变种) on Tuesday and more Western countries hurry up to close their doors. China, where so far only Hong Kong has reported cases, is calmly and confidently responding to possible challenges with vaccine (疫苗) study and the experience got from China’s zero-COVID policy.Chinese observers said that China will benefit from its COVID-19 policy of preventing cases from home and abroad which continues to show its unique advantages facing Omicron. In comparison, observers reminded that Western countries are likely to be affected by Omicron if the variant is highly infectious (感染的), with their unscientific epidemic (流行病) control measures and overconfidence in vaccines, which has led to the rapid spread of the new variant, an expert told Global Times on Tuesday.But to some Western media, China’s policy means isolation (隔离). CNN said in a report on Monday that as much of the world started to learn to live with COVID-19, China"looked increasingly isolated by comparison”.Chinese observers said that the West’s choice of dealing with COVID-19 is a helpless action as they cannot possibly clear their domestic cases with large numbers of locally transmitted cases, and residents are unwilling to team up with governments. In some countries, even the leaders do not follow their own rules.Biden on Monday call on Americans to wear masks, but he has come under fire for floutinghis own rules. He was pictured without a mask covering his face over the Thanksgiving weekend in a shop that had a sign on the window requiring customers to wear face coverings, the BBC reported.5.What is the zero-COVID policy?A.The vaccine can kill all the variants of the epidemic.B.No one goes out and people will close the doors for isolation.C.It is a useful measure to reduce the local infection.D.It is a serious control method to clear the cases.6.What does the underlined word “flouting” mean?A.observing B.hating C.going against D.following 7.Which means does the author NOT use to develop the passage?A.By following the time order.B.By giving examples.C.By making comparisons.D.By quoting.8.What is the main idea of the report?A.Western countries are likely to be affected by Omicron.B.Despite the Omicron variant, it is still under control in China.C.Western choice is helpless when faced with COVID-19.D.Biden call on Americans to deal with the epidemic seriously.03(江苏省六校2021-2022学年高三下学期期初联合调研考试英语试卷)The Omicron Covid variant has been found to multiply about 70 times quicker than the original and Delta支气管), the main tubes from the windpipe to the lungs, in laboratory experiments that could help explain its rapid transmission.The study, by a team from the University of Hong Kong, also found that the new variant grew 10 times slower in lung tissue, which the authors said could be an indicator of lower disease severity.Michael Chan, who led the work, said the result needed to be interpreted with caution because severe disease is determined not only by how quickly the virus replicates(复制) but also by a person’s immune response. “It is also noted that by infecting many more people, a very infectious virus may cause more severe disease and death even though the virus itself may be less pathogenic(致病的),” he said. “Therefore, taken together with our recent studies showing that the Omicron variant can partially escape immunity from vaccines and past infection, the overall threat from the Omicron variant is likely to be very significant.”Jeremy Kamil, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, pointed out that Delta, which turned out to be more pathogenic, showed a similar pattern of replicating more slowly in the lungs. “These authors found Omicronreplicates fantastically well--even far better than either Delta or the original virus--in bronchial tissue,” Kamil said. “This could in some ways contribute to an advantage in transmission between people.”Kamil added, “Of course, a huge component of Omicron’s transmissibility in real life is going to be its potential to escape neutralising antibodies that protect against infection in the first place. It’s very likely spreading well even between vaccinated people, especially those who haven’t recently gotten a booster shot.”The findings, together with other recent work showing Omicron infects cells more readily, add to an emerging picture that the variant may be intrinsically more transmissible in addition to escaping existing immunity.9.What is the kind of the passage?A.A news report.B.A science fiction.C.A health guide.D.A medicine advertisement.10.What could Jeremy Kamil agree with?A.We should take the result seriously.B.Omicron may cause more severe disease and death.C.Both Omicron and Delta grew slowly in the lungs.D.Those who have gotten a booster shot won’t be infected.11.What can we learn about Omicron?A.It is a new variant of Delta.B.Delta is less pathogenic than it.C.Vaccinated people needn’t worry about it.D.It may pose a great threat to people’s health.12.According to the passage, which of the following may cause Omicron’s transmissibility? A.That many people haven’t been vaccinated.B.That many people refused to wears masks in public.C.That Omicron infects lung cells much more quickly.D.That existing immunity plays a poor part in fighting Omicron.04(2022·广东实验中学高二期末)Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world on Sunday and many governments rushed to close their borders even as scientists cautioned that it’s not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus.The variant was identified days ago by researchers in South Africa, and much is still not known about it, including whether it is more infectious, more likely to cause serious illness or more able to evade the protection of vaccines. But many countries rushed to act, reflecting anxietyabout anything that could prolong the pandemic that has killed more than 5 million people.Israel decided to bar entry to foreigners, and Morocco said it would suspend all incoming flights for two weeks starting Monday. Scientists in several places — from Hong Kong to Europe to North America — have confirmed its presence. The Netherlands reported 13 omicron cases on Sunday, and both Canada and Australia each found two.Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health in the United States, meanwhile, emphasized that there is no data yet that suggests the new variant causes more serious illness than previous COVID-19 variants. Collins, along with several experts, said that the news should make everyone redouble their efforts to use the tools the world already has, including vaccinations, booster shots and measures such as mask-wearing. “I know, America, you’re really tired about hearing those things, but the virus is not tired of us,” Collins said.As more omicron cases have been found in more countries such as Dutch, Canada, Australia, many countries are introducing travel bans or closing borders, though they go against the advice of the WHO. It has warned against any overreaction before the variant is thoroughly studied, noting that travel restrictions may play “a role in slightly reducing the spread of COVID-19 but place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods.”Spain announced it won’t admit unvaccinated British visitors starting Dec. 1. David Hui, a respiratory medicine expert in Hong Kong, agreed with that strategy, saying the two people who tested positive for the omicron variant had received the Pfizer vaccine and exhibited very mild symptoms, such as a sore throat.13.What does the underlined word “evade” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.escape from B.help withC.come down with D.engage in14.According to Dr. Francis Collins, we know that ________.A.more and more countries will have to close their borders.B.omicron has already made Americans tired of the disease.C.the new variant has caused more serious illness than the previous one.D.regular public health measures are effective against the variant.15.What can we learn from the passage?A.World Health Organization is against omicron-related travel bans.B.The new variant is thought to have originated in South Africa.C.The previous vaccine is of little use in fighting against omicron.D.Spain has its border closed to foreign travelers including British visitors.16.Which would be the best title for this passage?A.More countries have begun to introduce travel bansB.Great damage caused by a new variant called omicronC.More omicron cases emerge as world rushes to learn moreD.Vaccinations and booster shots recommended to be pushed参考答案:1.A2.B3.C4.C【解析】本文为一篇说明文。
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疫情相关高考时文阅读系列二{四篇15题附答案}A疫情期间多品牌推出"社交隔离版"logoB新西兰封城违规举报网站因举报太踊跃而瘫痪C你也许想读一读这些和大瘟疫有关的书D首架载有防疫物资的飞机从中国抵达美国A疫情期间多品牌推出"社交隔离版"logoIt's not just people that are social distancing. Brands are doing it too.McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Audi and Volkswagen are just a few of the big companies that are interpreting "social distancing" with logo redesigns.The term has become popular recently because of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Social distancing means standing 6 feet apart from others in an effort to lower the risk of being infected.The messages and logos created to promote social distancing have pros and cons, according to two experts in the design field."Our current global situation is no joke. It's a serious matter," Douglas Sellers, executive creative director for firm Siegel+Gale told CNN Business."And brands designing social distancing logos have the potential to diminish the severity of what we are going through. The creativity, passion, and thought that goes into wanting to help, educate, and be part of the physical distancing movement is a worthy note," Sellers said.Brian Braiker, the editor-in-chief of Ad Age, says it's time for brands to provide a "real, meaningful service," referencing companies like the Gap making masks for healthcare workers or LVMH, the parent company of Christian Dior and Givenchy, manufacturing hand sanitizer(洗手液)"Understanding the situation, shutting up and doing something helpful is really the only way to go here. When you see brands like McDonald's or Coca-Cola spacing out their logos in 'solidarity,' it strikes a sour note," he told CNN Business.McDonald's BrazilLast week, McDonald's Brazil pulled apart its iconic golden arches in a picture posted to its Facebook page. The ad agency explained that despite the temporary separation between its customers and the company caused by closures of some of its restaurants, they "can always be together." McDonald's is offering food through delivery and drive-thru.The McDonald's ad sparked backlash, including from Senator Bernie Sanders, who tweeted Wednesday about the company's sick leave policy for its employees.Coca-ColaCoca-Cola is currently running an ad in New York's deserted Times Square that shows each letter of itslogo separated with the slogan "Staying apart is the best way to stay united." The brand typically celebrates togetherness and love in its ads.Audi and VolkswagenTwo companies that share ownership, Audi and Volkswagen, changed their logos for their social media accounts.Audi separated its four rings in a short video telling people to stay at home and keep their distance.Volkswagen also promoted a similar video with inspirational messages and separated the V and W.1. Why did the brands such as McDonald's Coca-cola etc. redesign their logos?A.Because they want to tell the people to keep distance to protect themselves from being infected by novel coronavirus.B. Because they don't like their logos any more.C. Because they want to tell sell new products.D. Because they want to draw more attention from the public.2. From what Brian Braiker, the editor-in-chief of Ad Age says , we can make a conclusion that_____.A. It is very helpful to redesign the brand logos.B. Rather than redesign brand logos the company should do something practical.C. Brian Baker is so supportive to redesign the brand logos.D The companies like Gap made hand sanitizer.3. In order to tell people to stay home and keep social distance what did two companies Audi andV olkswagen do with their Logos?A. Audi separated its four rings and so did V olkswagen with the V and W in a short video .B. They put up a post with separated four rings and the V and W.C. They put newly-designed logos on their products.D. They ran an ad in New York's deserted Times Square.B新西兰封城违规举报网站因举报太踊跃而瘫痪So many New Zealanders have reported their neighbours to the authorities for breaking lockdown rules that a new police website to record such incidents crashed.More than 2,000 people rang an emergency police line last week to report rule-breakers. As a result, a dedicated website was set up in the hope it would dissuade them from ringing 111.But since going live on Sunday the website has crashed at least once due to high demand, and registered more than 4,000 reports of bad behaviour – including people playing rugby or frisbee, and holding impromptu "corona parties".Police commissioner Mike Bush said the "vast majority" of New Zealanders were complying with lockdown rules, and were "passionate and determined" to make others toe the line as well.Three people had been detained for ignoring the rules, and one person remained in police custody, Bush said. Campervans with tourists travelling the country has been a persistent problem and it was "concerning" to see hundreds of people out on Wellington waterfront –an issue that may need further attention, the commissioner warned.Although some incidents have drawn genuine police attention –such as bonfires at Muriwai beach and backpacker parties in Queenstown –other reported incidents were not a problem, including joggers and dog-walkers sticking to their own neighbourhoods – exercise that has been permitted by the prime minister.A police spokesperson said: "Not every one of these over 4,000 reports will result in a visit from police. For example, some are reports of people jogging or walking past. People are of course allowed to do this within their own neighbourhoods. We have been attending where there are large groups of people gathering."However, there remains confusion and debate as to what activities are permitted under lockdown, with some people under the impression that they cannot leave their homes under any circumstances, while others are continuing to walk, surf, run and play golf."You need to stay in your bubble," a man screamed at an Auckland woman and her family on Browns Bay beach over the weekend, in a video posted online. "You're putting everyone at risk."Many New Zealanders reported similar instances of verbal abuse while out and about in their neighbourhood, and some say community Facebook pages had become full of abuse and threats.The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, a charity, said on its website the lockdown was "scary" for many people: "It's a tense time for most of us".A numbers of District Health Boards (DHBs) around the country have also issued pleas for New Zealandersto stop abusing confirmed Covid-19 cases online.New Zealand has 589 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and a number of "clusters" had begun to emerge, the prime minister said, including from an Auckland pub, a wedding and a recent conference.4 .Why was a dedicated website set up by the police?A. Because the emergency line of the police crashed.B. Because the police website crashed.C. Because the police wanted to encourage people to report the role breakers.D. Because the police wanted to stop people from ringing 111.5 What kind of report can draw the attention of the police?A. Some people jog past in the neighborhood.B. People with their family take a short walk outside.C. People walk their dogs in the neighborhood.D. Bonfires at Muriwai beach and backpacker parties in Queenstown6 What does" toe the line" mean in paragraph 4?A. Follow the rules.B. Break the rules.C. Stand on the line.D. Step on the line with one foot7 From the passage, we can know that___.A. All people follow the lockdown rules well in New Zealand.B. Not all people follow the lockdown rules in New Zealand.C. The police force the people to stay home in New Zealand.D. People live their lives as usual in New Zealand.C你也许想读一读这些和大瘟疫有关的书FictionPale Horse, Pale Rider (1939) by Katherine Ann Porter is a short novel set during the influenza pandemic of 1918, which killed five times as many Americans as did World War I. Its main character, Miranda, is a young reporter who falls in love with a soldier; the book's fever-dream style captures the experience of the disease.The Andromeda Strain (1969) by Michael Crichton is a bestselling techno-thriller that begins when a military satellite crashes to earth and releases an extraterrestrial organism that kills almost everyone in a nearby small town. Then things get bad.Love in the Time of Cholera (1985) by Gabriel García Márquez is the great Colombian author's beguiling tale of a 50-year courtship, in which lovesickness is as debilitating and stubborn as disease.The MaddAddam Trilogy by Margaret Atwood, which includes Oryx and Crake (2003), The Year of the Flood (2009) and MaddAddam (2013), is a masterwork of speculative fiction by the author of The Handmaid's Tale. Set in a near future in which genetic engineering causes a plague that almost destroys humanity, it's savagely satirical, thrilling and moving.The Road (2006) by Cormac McCarthy is a bleak, beautifully written, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set after an unspecified extinction event has wiped out most of humanity. An unnamed man and boy travel on foot toward a southern sea, fending off cannibals and despair.Nemesis (2010) by Philip Roth is the author's 31st and last novel, a sorrowful story set in Newark, N.J., in 1944, as the United States is in the grip of the polio epidemic that killed and disabled thousands of children.Station Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel is a bestselling novel about a group of actors and musicianstraveling through the Great Lakes region in future years after a mysterious pandemic called the Georgian influenza has killed almost everyone.NonfictionThe Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance (1995) by Laurie Garrett is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter's clear-eyed look at how rapidly the modern world has changed the nature of disease, how important preparedness is and how endangered we are without it.Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic (2013) by David Quammen is the great science writer's fascinating look at zoonotic diseases, such as AIDS and Ebola (and now coronavirus), that jump from animal species to ours.8. Which book is about a sad story of children who were killed or disabled?A. Pale Horse, Pale RiderB. Love in the Time of CholeraC. The Andromeda StrainD. Nemesis9. Which book is Pulitzer Prize-winning novel ?A. Pale Horse, Pale RiderB. The Coming PlagueC. Station ElevenD. The Road10. How many books refer to influenza?A Only oneB TwoC ThreeD More than three11. Which book refers to diseases that jump from animal species to ours?A. Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicB. The Coming PlagueC. Love in the Time of CholeraD. The MaddAddam TrilogyD首架载有防疫物资的飞机从中国抵达美国First aircraft carrying medical supplies from China arrives in U.S.An aircraft carrying personal protective equipment donated by China, along with U.S.-purchased medical supplies, arrived in New York on March 29.The plane is the first in a series of flights over the next 30 days organized by the White House to help fight the coronavirus, the White House said. Most of the purchases are from Asia including Malaysia and Vietnam.The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. retweeted a report from Axios, which said that 12 million gloves, 130,000 N-95 masks, 1.7 million surgical masks, 50,000 gowns, 130,000 hand sanitizer units, and 36,000 thermometers from China have arrived in the United States.Along with the goods, Chinese company Huawei donated 10,000 masks, 20,000 articles of protective clothing, 10,000 gloves and 50,000 goggles to New York state.Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed the donation and thanked Huawei on Twitter.The plane was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It landed at John F. Kennedy airport carrying gloves, gowns and masks for distribution in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, three hard-hit states battling to care for a crush of coronavirus patients.The airlift is a product of a team led by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, which formed "Project Airbridge," a partnership between large U.S. healthcare distributors such as McKesson Corp, Cardinal, Owens & Minor, Medline and Henry Schein Inc, and the federal government.The flight from Shanghai was the first of about 20 flights to arrive between now and early April, according to the White House. Additional flights will carry similar gear from China, Malaysia and Vietnam.A total of 142,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the U.S. on Sunday, according to thelatest statistics released by Johns Hopkins University.So far, 2,479 people have died from the virus in the country while 2,686 patients have recovered.12. From the passage we know that___.A. All good on the plane are donated by China.B. All goods on the plane are purchased from China.C. All good on the plane are donated by Huawei.D. Some of the goods on the plane are from donation while others are purchased from China.13. Which is not the hard-hit states battling to treat coronavirus patients?A. New YorkB. New JerseyC. ConnecticutD. California14. Who built " Product Airbridge" between large U.S. healthcare distributors and the federal government?A The federal governmentB A team led by White House senior adviser Jared KushnerC Large U.S. healthcare distributorsD White House senior adviser Jared Kushner15. What does "gear" mean in paragraph 9 ?A EquipmentB Parts of the machineC MedicineD Foodkeys (1-3ABA 4-7DDAB 8-11DDBA 12-15DDBA)。