2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
China builds new hospital in10days to combat coronavirus中国速度，火神山医院和雷神山医院建成记The Chinese philosopher(哲学家)Confucius once said,“Time flows away like the water in the river.”This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China,and the whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected,and hospitals didn’t have adequate beds for them,two special hospitals –Leishenshan Hospital and Huoshenshan Hospital–were built.These two makeshift(临时的)hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.Huoshenshan Hospital has1,000beds and covers 33,900square meters,and Leishenshan Hospital has1,500beds and a total area of about79,000square meters.More than4,000workers worked24/7in two shifts,and nearly1,000large-scalepieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on-site.The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time.It only took10days for people to build Huoshenshan,and14days for lions of Chinese people watched livestreamed(直播)videos of the construction.This certainly wowed many people overseas.“It’s incredible that two hospitals with2,500beds can be built in a short period.It’s just hard to believe,”a foreigner named Stuart told People’s Daily.“This project shows us that China is a great nation with solidarity(团结),”a Chinese internet user commented on Sina Weibo.In the meantime,Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.According to China Daily,some Chinese companies which have nothing to do with medical supplies have changed their factories to churn out masks,the most-needed“weapon”for the public’s defense.Local automobile maker BYD,for example,started producing masks on Feb8 and launched them on Feb17.The first batch(一批)of these masks was donated to drivers of public buses,taxis as well as volunteers fighting the viral outbreak.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing,purchasing materials,production lines and output of technologies,”Shi Jianhua,deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers,told CCTV News.“In this special time,when the nation needs more masks,it’s time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed,a fast response is crucial(重要的)in any crisis.In this special time, China can’t afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic.After all,time equals life during this crisis.（选自Newyork Times）1.The project of the two makeshift hospitals amazed the world because of ________.A.the high cost of completing themB.the efficiency in which they were builtC.The support they received from home and abroadD.the livestreamed videos used to track their construction2.What does the underlined phrase“churn out”in Paragraph7probably mean?A.collect a large amount of somethingB.save something for future useC.produce large amounts of something quicklyD.sell something at a low price3.What is the author’s intention of introducing the automobile industry in the text?A.To inform us of its advanced technologies.B.To explain what it can do to help fight the virus.C.To show that it should have contributed more to the fight.D.To prove that different industries have united to fight the virus.译文：中国哲学家孔子曾经说过：“时间像河里的水一样流逝。
2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读七选五：Exercise and immunity 运动和免
一、外刊阅读：阅读七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exercise and immunityBattling another cough or cold? 1 You may feel better if you take a daily walk or follow a simple exercise routine a few times a week.InformationExercise helps decrease your chances o f developing heart disease. 2 We do not know exactly if or how exercise increases your immunity to certain illnesses. Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones. 3 Lower stress hormones may protect against illness.Exercise is good for you. 4 People who already exercise should not exercise more just to increase their immunity. Heavy, long-term exercise (such as marathon running and intense gym training) could actually cause harm.Studies have shown that people who follow a(n) moderately energetic lifestyle, benefit most from starting (and sticking to) an exercise program. A moderate program can consist:Bicycling with your children a few times a weekGoing to the gym every other dayPlaying golf regularlyExercise makes you feel healthier and more energetic. It can help you feel better about yourself. So go ahead, take that aerobics class or go for that walk. You will feel better and healthier for it.A.Taking daily 20 to 30 minute walksB.However, you should not overdo it.C.It also keeps your bones healthy and strong.D.Exercise causes change in antibodies and white blood cells (WBC).E.Feeling tired all the time?F. Do you want to give it a try?G. Some stress increases the chance of illness.二、参考答案：ECGBA三、核心词汇：causes decrease changes circulate rise intense enhance release moderately consist lowers routine detect拓展变形1.causecausationcausativecaused2.changechangeableunchangeableunchangeablyUnchanging3.circulatecirculatedcirculationcirculationscirculatoryuncirculated4.consistconsistedconsisting5.decreasedecreaseddecreasing6.detectdetectabledetectiondetectivedetectorundetectableundetected7.enhanceenhancement8.intenseintensenessintensificationintensifyintensityintensiveintensively9.lowerlowest10.moderateimmoderateimmoderatelymoderatelymoderateness11.releasereleasingunreleased12.riserisenriserRose13.routineroutinelysubroutinesubroutines四、重点讲解：routine[ruːˈtiːn]n.常规;无聊;一套动作，adj.常规的;例行公事的;乏味的例句So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in today’s spring festival.许多日子都过得平淡乏味，尤其是今年春节。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：疫情推动机器人加速上岗。Robots aid in coronavirus fight
Robots aid in coronavirus fight疫情推动机器人加速上岗。
Robots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient, tireless, can be repaired when damaged and they never get sick. This last trait has made them the star during our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. While hundreds of thousands of medical workers have fallen ill dealing with this highly infectious virus and a lot more are forced to stay at home for fear of getting the disease, this isn’t a problem for robots.This is why the COVID-19 outbreak is seen as the “tipping point” – noted The Independent science reporter Anthony Cuthbertson – for robotsto start to replace humans in certain jobs.In areas like hospitals and healthcare facilities, robots are used to perform high-risk tasks. In China, for example, a hotel in Hangzhou employed a robot named “Little Peanut” to deliver food to people under quarantine. In Spain, robots are about to be used to test people for the coronavirus. Ultraviolet-light-disinfection (紫外线消毒) robots are also being widely used to clean hospital corridors and wards (病房).“Hospitals around the world are waking up to autonomous disinfection,” Per Juul Nielsen, CEO of Denmark’s UVD Robots, a leading company manufacturing (制造) disinfection robots, told Forbes. “We can’t build these robots fast enough."In non-medical companies, robots are also replacing human employees since they don’t have the problem of social distancing and will never take sick leave. Walmart and Amazon, for example, where robots are already used in sorting, packing and shipping, are planning to increase the number of robots in their facilities. Fast-food chains like McDonald’s are not only delivering food with robots in some areas, but also looking to use them as cooks and servers.According to futurist Martin Ford, using more robots than human employees can prove to be rewarding for companies – even when the pandemic is over. “People will prefer to go to a place that has fewerworkers and more machines because they feel they can lower overall risk,” Ford told the BBC.But this sudden surge (激增) in robot demand doesn’t mean that they triumph over humans in every aspect. According to Bill Smart, a roboticist at Oregon State University, the human contact between doctors and patients is still important. Doctors comfort the patients and guide them through hard decisions while robots are only doing routine tasks, like cleaning and giving tests, just to free up doctors and nurses.It might be true that robots have certain advantages over humans, but they are still secondary to human interaction.（选自BBC）1. What is the text mainly about?A. The advantages of robots compared to humans.B. Different views toward applying robots to fight COVID-19.C. Why the COVID-19 outbreak has fueled robot demand.D. Whether robots will replace humans in certain areas one day.2. What has made robots desirable during the pandemic according to the text?A. They can be repaired when damaged.B. They test people for coronavirus more precisely.C. They never get tired and can replace doctors and nurses.D. They are not vulnerable to the coronavirus.3. What does Martin Ford think of the application of robots?A. Its benefits are appealing and lasting.B. Machines are less disturbing than humans.C. It poses a threat to human employment.D. There are some risks with the use of robots.4. What can be concluded from the last two paragraphs?A. The demand for robots is too great to meet.B. Doctors can make more accurate judgments than robots.C. Humans interactions are essential in some areas.D. Robots need updating to improve contact with humans.译文：与人类相比，机器人具有某些优势：它们高效，不倦，在受损时可以修复，并且永不生病。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解
The Dutch boy mop ping up a sea of plastic荷兰男子制造“海洋吸尘器”清理海洋塑料垃圾“When I was 16 years old, I was scuba diving (水肺潜水) in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, 25, an engineer who designed the world’s first ocean plastic cleanup system.Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. Every day, plastic items, fishing equipment, and ship parts are dump ed (倾倒) into the seas. These can take up to 500 years to decompose (分解) .If left alone, sea animals become entangled (缠绕的) in them and can even die if the plastics are ingest ed (摄入). Worse, humans can be affected when these plastics break down. “Smaller pieces enter the food chain, and that’s a food chainthat includes us humans,” Slat said.In 2018, the World Economic Forum predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this grim (令人沮丧的) reality, Slat created The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental NGO, in 2013 and put his plan for an ocean plastic cleanup device (设备) into action.After years of research and development in the Netherlands, a device called System 001/B successfully started gathering plastic on Oct 2, 2019.The device uses a 600-meter-long “C” shaped tube to gather all the floating debris (垃圾). Unlike other cleanup methods, the system floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device.A sea anchor (锚) is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter-deep skirt (挡板) attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore by boat and recycled.In a news conference, Slat said, “In a few years we will have the full-scale fleet (舰队) out there.”Currently, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area that is three times the size of France. Once operational, the Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in fiveyears.It remains to be seen if this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused.“We are starting to see a young generation that gets that and is excited about a sustainable (可持续的) future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done before we get there?” Slat said.（节选自Telegraph）1. What do the first four paragraphs mainly talk about?A. Slat’s scuba diving experiences in Greece.B. Slat’s research on ocean environments.C. How ocean environment relates to humans.D. How Slat got the idea for an environmental NGO.2. What do we know about System 001/B?A. It’s a cleanup device put into use last October.B. It collects and recycles garbage at the same time.C. It can only collect waste that floats in water.D. It aims to clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in a decade.3. What does Slat intend to tell us according to the last paragraph?A. He is positive about the future of the ocean.B. It is hard to repair the damage to the environment.C. Humans should work hard to reduce plastic pollution.D. The younger generation lacks environmental awareness.译文：“当我16岁的时候，我在希腊进行水肺潜水，但我感到失望的是，因为我看到的塑料袋比鱼还要多。
高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解(2020年7月整理).pdf
The Dutch boy mop ping up a sea of plastic荷兰男子制造“海洋吸尘器”清理海洋塑料垃圾“When I was 16 years old, I was scuba diving (水肺潜水) in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, 25, an engineer who designed the world’s first ocean plastic cleanup system.Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. Every day, plastic items, fishing equipment, and ship parts are dump ed (倾倒) into the seas. These can take up to 500 years to decompose (分解) .If left alone, sea animals become entangled (缠绕的) in them and can even die if the plastics are ingest ed (摄入). Worse, humans can be affected when these plastics break down. “Smaller pieces enter the food chain, and that’s a food chainthat includes us humans,” Slat said.In 2018, the World Economic Forum predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this grim (令人沮丧的) reality, Slat created The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental NGO, in 2013 and put his plan for an ocean plastic cleanup device (设备) into action.After years of research and development in the Netherlands, a device called System 001/B successfully started gathering plastic on Oct 2, 2019.The device uses a 600-meter-long “C” shaped tube to gather all the floating debris (垃圾). Unlike other cleanup methods, the system floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device.A sea anchor (锚) is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter-deep skirt (挡板) attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore by boat and recycled.In a news conference, Slat said, “In a few years we will have the full-scale fleet (舰队) out there.”Currently, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area that is three times the size of France. Once operational, the Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in fiveyears.It remains to be seen if this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused.“We are starting to see a young generation that gets that and is excited about a sustainable (可持续的) future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done before we get there?” Slat said.（节选自Telegraph）1. What do the first four paragraphs mainly talk about?A. Slat’s scuba diving experiences in Greece.B. Slat’s research on ocean environments.C. How ocean environment relates to humans.D. How Slat got the idea for an environmental NGO.2. What do we know about System 001/B?A. It’s a cleanup device put into use last October.B. It collects and recycles garbage at the same time.C. It can only collect waste that floats in water.D. It aims to clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in a decade.3. What does Slat intend to tell us according to the last paragraph?A. He is positive about the future of the ocean.B. It is hard to repair the damage to the environment.C. Humans should work hard to reduce plastic pollution.D. The younger generation lacks environmental awareness.译文：“当我16岁的时候，我在希腊进行水肺潜水，但我感到失望的是，因为我看到的塑料袋比鱼还要多。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
Humans once opposed coffee and refrigeration.Here’s why we often hate new stuff.为什么我们总是抗拒新鲜事物？Humans have a habit of deliberately delaying their own progress.From coffee to mechanical refrigeration to genetically altered food,history is littered with innovations that caused resistance before they become fixtures in everyday life.But the past600years of human history help to explain why humans often oppose new technologies and why that pattern of opposition continues to this day. Calestous Juma,a professor of Harvard University,explores this phenomenon in his latest book, Innovation and Its Enemies:Why People Resist New Technologies.Among Juma’s claims is that people do not fear innovation simply because the technology is new,but because innovation often means losing a piece of their identity or lifestyle,and separating people from nature or their sense of purpose—two things that are fundamental to the human experience.Juma identified in his research three key sources of opposition to innovation:those with commercial interests in existing products,those who identify with existing products,and those who might lose power as a result of change.The first group is perhaps the most obvious.Many industries have been disrupted by innovation.Just take a look at the pointless efforts of music publishers to stop the shift to digital music.Some consumers might oppose an innovation because the existing product is deeply rooted in their identity,culture or customs.Britons preferred tea time at home to sitting in acoffee shop,for example.Finally,the emergence of new technologies can also result in a shift in economic and political power,redistributing wealth and influence away from some groups,and toward others.The expansion of tractors(拖拉机)and other mechanical equipment reduced the need for farm labor,and the shift in population away from rural areas had significant political implications.Humans make decisions about new innovations with their instinct rather than evidence. Opponents and enthusiasts of a new technology will often make shocking claims to support their arguments.Sometimes these claims are rooted in fact;other times they are not.People once claimed coffee could make you sterile(不育的).Juma said beneath those arguments was typically an instinctive fear of new technologies,rather than a reasoned response.“People react intuitively,and they collect the evidence to support what they’re doing,”Juma said.“They see a new product and there is an emotional reaction to that product because it challenges their outlook on the world.This has been the story with almost every new product.”Historically,technologists have been more concerned with the functionality of the products they create,paying less attention to the implications it may have on society at large,Juma contends. Fortunately,that may be starting to change.（选自Washingtonpost）43.We can infer from the first two paragraphs that Juma’s book____.A.explores why history often repeats itselfB.focuses on the impact of technology on natureC.analyzes the role of technology in social progressD.researches the recurrence(重现)of a certain phenomenon44.Which of the following statements is correct according to Paragraph3?A.Opposition to innovation is mainly caused by loss of cultural identity.B.British people have a strong sense of independence.C.A successful technological innovation can affect population flow.D.Young people prefer digital music to traditional recordings.45.In Juma’s opinion,people’s resistance to new technologies____.A.is not based on factB.is a natural responseC.arises from fear of challengesD.reflects their prejudiced view of the world46.It is implied in the last paragraph that technologists should give more consideration to____.A.the functionality of new productsB.the social usefulness of new productsC.the social influence of new productsD.the potential danger of new products译文：人类习惯于故意拖延自己的进步。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
Inside the Fight for Cleaner Air空气污染亟待解决，英国牛津有话说At first glance,London’s Oxford Street looks like any other clean urban corridor.Trees bloom.Taxis honk.Shoppers flock to stores like Starbucks, Uniqlo and the Gap.Of all the words you could use to describe this destination, dangerous would be low on the list.But the air that flows through Oxford Street is far from pleasing.Over time, it has become filled with nitrogen dioxide,a pollutant that is invisible to the naked eye and contributes to a number of health issues—asthma,lung disease, even death—if breathed in on a regular basis.In August,London’s mayor,Sadiq Khan,rated Oxford as“the most polluted street in the world”in terms of nitrogen dioxide.This is not the narrative we’re used to hearing about air pollution,which for years has been associated with obvious markers,like fumes and smog,in developing countries.Now,however,it affects everyone.A recent report from the World Health Organization(WHO)estimates that roughly9out of10people live in areas with excessive air pollution.How did things get so bad?The answers depend on where you live.In the developing world,the main culprit is rapid industrial growth,which has led to the creation of dirty factories and coal-fired power plants.In Europe,it’s mostly the rise of diesel-powered cars,which emit nitrogen dioxide.Globally,though, lawmakers have lately ignored the problem until it arrives at their doorstep.Slowly,that’s starting to change.In London,Oxford Street and other polluted roads will soon be permanently car-free.In Los Angeles,transit officials have cited air pollution as a key driver behind a move to electric buses. Many policymakers hope measures to address climate change,like last year’s Paris Agreement,will also help reduce pollution.These moves represent an important start,but a real push to clean the air will take years if not decades.The biggest barrier to such efforts may be the cost, real or imagined.Developing countries rely on factories to fuel growth,and officials have long feared that breaking that habit may hurt their economies.In the meantime,a group of scientists,environmentalists and entrepreneursare trying to tackle the problem on their own.Among them:Vogmask and Cambridge Mask Co.,which offer stylish versions of the N95air-filtration mask, and TZOA,whose Fitbit-like device allows users to track the air quality around them in real time.Of course,these efforts are treating the symptoms,not the problem.But for many,that’s better than nothing.（选自TIME）1.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Traditional air pollution markers include fumes,smog and nitrogen dioxide.B.London’s Oxford Street was rated as the most polluted place in the world.C.Many health issues in London are attributed to the traffic in Oxford Street.D.Now air pollution affects only those in developing countries.2.The underlined word“culprit”can be replaced with“A.reasonB.resultC.targetD.interest3.All the following are contributing factors to the seriousness of airpollution exceptA.dirty factories and coal-fired power plants in developing countriesB.some tourist destinations filled with visitorswmakers’failure to address the problem before it’s too lateD.the rise of diesel-powered cars in European countries4.From the last paragraph,we can infer thatA.developing countries lag behind in their efforts to deal with air pollutionB.some companies have already come up with effective measures to deal with air pollutionC.scientists,environmentalists and entrepreneurs have made vain effortsD.although current efforts cannot resolve air pollution directly,they are worth making译文：乍一看，伦敦的牛津街看起来就像其他任何干净的城市走廊一样。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解
The Dutch boy mop ping up a sea of plastic荷兰男子制造“海洋吸尘器”清理海洋塑料垃圾“When I was 16 years old, I was scuba diving (水肺潜水) in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, 25, an engineer who desi gned the world’s first ocean plastic cleanup system.Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. Every day, plastic items, fishing equipment, and ship parts are dump ed (倾倒) into the seas. These can take up to 500 years to decompose (分解) .If left alone, sea animals become entangled (缠绕的) in them and can even die if the plastics are ingest ed (摄入). Worse, humans can be affected when these plastics break down.“Smaller pieces enter the food chain, and that’s a foodchain that includes us humans,” Slat said.In 2018, the World Economic Forum predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this grim (令人沮丧的) reality, Slat created The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental NGO, in 2013 and put his plan for an ocean plastic cleanup device (设备) into action.After years of research and development in the Netherlands, a device called System 001/B successfully started gathering plastic on Oct 2, 2019.The device uses a 600-meter-long “C” shaped tube to gather all the floating debris (垃圾). Unlike other cleanup methods, the system floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device.A sea anchor (锚) is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter-deep skirt (挡板) attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore by boat and recycled.In a news conference,Slat said, “In a few years we will have the full-scale fleet (舰队) out there.”Currently, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area that is three times the size of France. Once operational, the Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50 percent of the Great Pacific GarbagePatch in five years.It remains to be seen if this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused.“We are starting to see a young generation that gets that and is excited about a sustainable (可持续的) future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done before we get there?” Slat said.（节选自Telegraph）1. What do the first four paragraphs mainly talk about?A. Slat’s scuba diving experiences in Greece.B. S lat’s research on ocean environments.C. How ocean environment relates to humans.D. How Slat got the idea for an environmental NGO.2. What do we know about System 001/B?A. It’s a cleanup device put into use last October.B. It collects and recycles garbage at the same time.C. It can only collect waste that floats in water.D. It aims to clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in a decade.3. What does Slat intend to tell us according to the last paragraph?A. He is positive about the future of the ocean.B. It is hard to repair the damage to the environment.C. Humans should work hard to reduce plastic pollution.D. The younger generation lacks environmental awareness.译文：“当我16岁的时候，我在希腊进行水肺潜水，但我感到失望的是，因为我看到的塑料袋比鱼还要多。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：互联网5G时代(包含答案解析)
导读信息科技发展瞬息万变，4G网络似乎才刚刚渗透到每个人的生活中，5G 时代却已接踵而来。
国家工信部与各大运营商合力推进5G网络的发展，在不久的未来5G网络将进入到每个人的生活中。
阅读理解China will continue to refine its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the superfast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.“We will also encourage the coordination between related businesses with different sectors to explore the in-depth application of the technology,”he said. He noted that products related to the 5G network, including systems, chips and terminals, are almost ready for commercial use, and the technology will be extensively（广泛地）used in key areas such as industrial Internet and connected car technology that ties computers on the vehicles to WiFi.Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of industry and technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation.The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial（大量的）efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.In the meantime, a “floor-price”will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed（削减）by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,”he said.China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.1. Which of the following best explains “beef up”underlined in Paragraph 1?A. Appeal.B. Strengthen.C. Obtain.D. Focus.2. What can you know about the 5G network from the text?A. It is already widely used in commerce.B. Its charges are higher than former networks.C. Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.D. Its development could bring more chances in job creation.3. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Efforts Made for 5G NetworkB. The Advantages of 5G NetworkC. Support Boosted for 5G NetworkD. The Rapid Development of 5G Network4. According to paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is _____.A. PositiveB. DoubtfulC. UncaringD. Disappoving参考答案及解析：1.B 从第一段“beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network”的不定式to speed up看出beef up的语意偏向是strengthen。
2020年高考英语外刊时事做阅读理解：
China's booming coffee culture has significant impacts on the global market 中国迅速兴起的咖啡文化对全球市场有着至关重要的影响Sun was sitting at a table under a green parasol（大遮阳伞），enjoying an iced coffee while waiting for her friend.The sun was shining and the seating area outside the Starbucks in Xintiandi was full of young,fashionable Chinese.Sun is one of a growing number of Chinese people starting to drink coffee regularly and helping to make the Chinese coffee market the fastest growing one in the world.China may be historically a nation of tea drinkers,but in recent years,coffee has become increasingly popular,particularly among younger people in big cities.International coffee chains like Starbucks and Costa can now be found in almost every big Chinese city.Both brands see China as a huge growth market and have tried to adapt to Chinese tastes.Starbucks,which opened its first Chinese shop in1999,has said it plans to double its store count in China to over3,000stores by2019,while Costa plans to expand itself to900shops by2020.“Coffee culture has been developing in China,”says Esther Lau,a market research analyst.China’s massive and rapid urbanization,along with a growing number of Chinese traveling overseas,are the major factors she believes that have contributed to the development of coffee drinking.However,coffee remains a relatively new departure for China’s tea-drinking population.While coffee is an everyday purchase for most office workers in the West,it is still considered a premium（优质的）product in China and is a luxury out of the reach of most average workers.At the Starbucks in Xintiandi,for example,a medium latte costs30yuan.A high price is considered a sign of quality in China,says Lau.“The higher the price, the better the quality.This concept remains popular in China,and Starbucks and Costa have both realized it,”she adds.“They want to brand themselves as premium chains.”China is also growing as a producer of coffee,with the majority grown in Yunnan,a province traditionally associated with tea production.Over the past five years,the annual production volume of coffee there has increased from60,000tons to nearly120,000tons.（节选自the Guardian）1.Esther Lau attributes the development of coffee drinking in China to the factthat_______.①an increasing number of towns and cities have popped up in China②an increasing number of Chinese people can now lead a wealthy life③an increasing number of Chinese have taken to traveling overseas④an increasing number of international coffee chains have appeared in ChinaA.①③B.②④C.①④D.②③2.Starbucks and Costa charge high prices for their products because_________.A.the coffee beans they use cost them a lot of moneyB.they want to make up for their losses in the WestC.most of their target customers are very wealthyD.they want to brand themselves as premium chains3.We can find answers to all of the following questions in the articleEXCEPT“_________”A.What is the fastest growing coffee market in the world?B.When did Costa open its first coffee shop in China?C.How much is a medium latte at the Starbucks in Xintiandi?D.How many coffee beans does Yunnan produce every year?词汇：adapt v.to gradually change your behavior and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation适应，适合urbanization n.the process by which more and more people leave the countryside to live in cities 城市化过程contribute v.to help to make sth.happen促成，造成答案：1.A 2.D 3.B。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：互联网5G时代(含答案解析)
导读信息科技发展瞬息万变，4G网络似乎才刚刚渗透到每个人的生活中，5G 时代却已接踵而来。
国家工信部与各大运营商合力推进5G网络的发展，在不久的未来5G网络将进入到每个人的生活中。
阅读理解China will continue to refine its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the superfast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.“We will also encourage the coordination between related businesses with different sectors to explore the in-depth application of the technology,”he said. He noted that products related to the 5G network, including systems, chips and terminals, are almost ready for commercial use, and the technology will be extensively（广泛地）used in key areas such as industrial Internet and connected car technology that ties computers on the vehicles to WiFi.Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of industry and technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation.The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial（大量的）efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.In the meantime, a “floor-price”will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed（削减）by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,”he said.China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.1. Which of the following best explains “beef up”underlined in Paragraph 1?A. Appeal.B. Strengthen.C. Obtain.D. Focus.2. What can you know about the 5G network from the text?A. It is already widely used in commerce.B. Its charges are higher than former networks.C. Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.D. Its development could bring more chances in job creation.3. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Efforts Made for 5G NetworkB. The Advantages of 5G NetworkC. Support Boosted for 5G NetworkD. The Rapid Development of 5G Network4. According to paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is _____.A. PositiveB. DoubtfulC. UncaringD. Disappoving参考答案及解析：1.B 从第一段“beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network”的不定式to speed up看出beef up的语意偏向是strengthen。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
Exo-Glove Poly - Atlas of the Future 科学家们发明超级手套，为残疾人未来点亮光明
When someone suffers a destructive injury, everyday tasks can become difficult. A person who has lost an arm or hand can’t grip ( 紧 握 ) or turn a doorknob. For someone in a wheelchair, even a small step can block their way. But on February 15, researchers at a science meeting described a host of new devices developed to help the physically challenged. Many are now undergoing early testing. But in the not-too-distant future, advanced versions of these devices could make life easier for them.
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effective coronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wednesday. "There are 70 vaccines in different stages of development," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three."Makary added that the Chinese vaccines "are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs are in phase two or three, and it's a real race ...The country that gets there first will have a significant advantage because they will control the supply for the rest of the world and the risk is if we aren't there first, we could get locked out." The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was "moving along," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trump's coronavirus task force, touted the drug remdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its "clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected in new data. Makary said that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. "One thing to remember," Makary cautioned about remdesivir, "it's not a silver bullet. "It reduces the severity and probably increases recovery but also, this is an IV(静脉注射) medication, it's not something you can go to the pharmacy tonight and pick up." In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration "as early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be enemies2 What is American’s challenge according to Makary’s statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people.B Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does.D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B People can’t purchase it easily in drug stores.4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines.B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines.C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval.D Coronavirus vaccines should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A stopB encourageC controlD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?A It won’t be as entertaining as before.B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely.D Many measures will be used to enhance safety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Post has learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdowns have weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they’re getting cold-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPost's Side Dish.For unemployed chefs, it’s often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn’t possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I can’t stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the world’s best restaurant in 2017. “Working as a p rivate chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it’s a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed, chefs who choose to work in private homes stand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant. One drawback is that you never know what kind of family you’ll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others can be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ?A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes.B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them.C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them.D Top chefs are rare in New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ?A from the skyB all of a suddenC in the morningD from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didn’t need him.B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer to do.C Ian Tenzer hadn’t considered working for private families.D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Being a private chef can earn more.B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York City’s top restaurantsD Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patients in hospitals, they die alone – physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group of New York City volunteers whose mission is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution: to collect used iPads from across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious. "It’s a heartbreaking scene," Nicolas Heller, a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. "A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medical issues or not. It’s crushing." said Heller, who is part of iPads to Hospitals, an organization – founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace –that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphones capable of video chatting.equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22,000 through its GoFundMe page to purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyn’s COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers."The lifeblood of what we’re doing is making use of people’s iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they don’t use anymore," said Ian Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I’ve ha d every make and model of iPad ever made in my hands in the last week," said 29-year-old Kaplan. "With the exception of the first model, which doesn’t have a camera, we can make use of any iPad. However, we are nowhere near meeting the demand of every hospital that we speak with.”1 Why do volunteers collect used iPads ?A To make better use of iPads.B To collect and sell them to patients.C To enable patients to contact with their family.D To equip underserved communities.2 What can we know according to paragraph 2 ?A Heller is one of iPads to Hospitals’s founders.B Hospital staff can use iPads to contact with their family.C These iPads can be beneficial to medical workers.D These iPads can protect hospital staff from the virus.3 What can we infer from the statement of Ian Kaplan ?A People donated iPads because they wanted to buy new ones.B Every make and model of iPad can be used in hospitals.C Those iPads in his hands are all with cameras.D There is still a lot of iPads needed to meet the demand.4 What is the main idea of this passage ?A Patients in hospitals are physically separated.B Group collects used iPads to connect patients with family.C How was iPads to Hospitals founded by two medical students.D How to collect iPads for hospitals.Passage 5 澳大利亚森林大火The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Canberra, was enveloped in a smoky haze Sunday and air quality at midday was measured at 10 times the usual dangerous limit. The damaging fires have killed at least 24 people in Australia and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. The early and damaging start to Australia’s summ er wildfires, fed by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record, has also been catastrophic (毁灭性的) for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney University ecologist Chris Dickman told the Sydney Morning Herald.Under such extreme conditions, the fires have been generating enough heat to create their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes. Thousands of firefighters continued to fight the flames that have burned millions of acres in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, an area twice the size of Maryland. In New South Wales, the rural fire service (RFS) said as of Sunday there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncontrolled.On Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, for the first time in Australian history, 3,000 army, navy and air force reservists (后备军人) will battle against the fires. He also committed $14 million to hiring fire-fighting aircraft from overseas. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and lighter winds brought some relief to threatened communities, a day after thousands were forced to escape as flames reached the suburban areas of Sydney. Thousands of firefighters fought to contain the fires, but many fires continued to burn out of control, threatening to wipe out rural townships and causing almost incalculable damage to property and wildlife.1 What does the underlined phrase “fed by” mean ?A get food from someoneB be strengthened by somethingC be destroyed by somethingD under control of something2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires generated thunderstorms and tornadoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires generated enough heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to change.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?A Many soldiers will fight against the fires as they have done before.B Fires were controlled due to cooler temperatures and lighter winds.C A lot of people moved out of the suburban areas.D Damage to property and wildlife is limited.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Australia's destructive wildfiresB Soldiers fought against the firesC Wildlife died form the firesD Australia’s wildfires was under control1. C.根据第一段中，The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race todevelop an effective coronavirus vaccine中的race一词，及最后一句We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three. 可知，美国和中国目前处于同样的疫苗研发阶段，正在比赛哪国先研制出有效的新冠病毒疫苗。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解：千禧一代铲屎官的爱有多深沉(包含答案解析)
导读伴随生活节奏加快、社会竞争压力加大，千禧一代尤其需要陪伴和寄托，宠物已经变为“孩子”“亲人”般的存在。
千禧一代的铲屎官究竟对自己的主子有着多么深厚的情感呢?阅读理解With 14 nieces and nephews, Caitlyn Isham, from the United States, has plenty of babies in her life. Like her brothers and sisters, she’s a devoted, caring parent to he r own “child” －a pet pig named Porkchop.As with any child, Porkchop brings plenty of expenses －many unforeseen (未预料到的).Recent data from an August 2019 LendingTree survey found that about 42 percent of millennials (千禧一代) surveyed have been in pet-related debt (债务).“Higher salaries (薪资) come as you get older,” said Brianna Wright, lead researcher of the study, “so millennials may have student loan (贷款) debt or other things, so finding money for their animal in an emergency might be impossible to do wit hout taking on debt; they might not have a choice.”The survey found that a credit card (信用卡) was the most common way for millennials to pay for emergency pet expenses.“Members of GenX and Boomers were more likely to pay for expenses using a credit card too, but they may have been able to pay off the balance (付清余额) in full before the month, so it didn’t incur (引发) any debt,” Wright explained.Porkchop has earned some money from making movie appearances (出场) and doing a few photo shoots, which helps to cov er some of Isham’s costs. “Any money he makes, it goes back to him,” she said.Katie Reynolds, a 36-year-old mother to three dogs – Rachel, Oliver and Parker – has experienced a pet emergency. She says CareCredit and pet insurance (保险) have been “so helpful” for her and her husband financially (财务地), and a large part of the reason they’re able to care for three dogs.“When Oliver was 14 months, he got into Parker’s [medication (用药)] and overdosed (服药过量),” she recalled. “He spent almost two weeks in ICU an d insurance paid 90 percent back on that. We rely a lot on insurance.”Like any good parents, Isham and Reynolds each make many sacrifices (牺牲) for their pets, including financial ones, however, they still love their pet children deeply.“Everything we do is based on what our dogs need,” said Reynolds. “We have a used car and live in a crazy apartment in Chicago’s Logan Square area. Our dogs are our children. We love and respect them as beings, and think they deserve the best we can give them.”好词积累学习expensen. 花费，支出常用语块：spare no expense 不惜代价；at the expense of sb 由某人付钱；cut down on expenses削减开支We’ve just had a new garage built at great expense.We went on holiday at my father’s expense.recallvt. 回忆，记起；召回，收回The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.deservev. 值得；应受；应该得到用法：deserve sth;deserve to do sth；应该得到某物deserve doing=deserve to be done 值得被做习语：he/she deserves whatever/everything he/she gets 无论怎样惩罚他／她都是活该，罪有应得Chris deserves our special thanks for all his efforts.They deserved to win that game.After all the harm she’s done, she deserves whatever she gets.阅读理解：Reading check1. What did the recent LendingTree survey find?A. Many millennials are getting into pet-related debt.B. Millennials spend 42 percent of their living costs on pets.C. Most millennials turn to their parents to pay for pet expenses.D. Unlike GenX, millennials pay for expenses by credit card instead of by cash.2. What do we know about Reynolds?A. She is often worried about her dogs getting sick.B. Her husband doesn’t support her keeping pets.C. Her dogs made money by appearing in movies.D. Pet insurance has helped her to raise her pets.3. What do Isham and Reynolds have in common?A. They are devoted dog lovers.B. They train their pets to perform.C. They decided to adopt some homeless pets.D. They treat their pets as their family members.参考答案：1.A第二段Recent data from an August 2019 LendingTree survey found that about 42 percent of millennials (千禧一代) surveyed have been in pet-related debt (债务).2.D第五段Katie Reynolds, a 36-year-old mother to three dogs –Rachel, Oliver and Parker – has experienced a pet emergency.3.D第六段Like any good parents, Isham and Reynolds each make many sacrifices (牺牲) for their pets, including financial ones, however, they still love their pet children deeply.知识拓展千禧一代/Y一代国际上有一个专门的代际术语"千禧一代"(1982-2000出生)，英文是Millennials，同义词Y一代，是指出生于20世纪时未成年，在跨入21世纪(即2000年)以后达到成年年龄的一代人。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：珠穆朗玛峰
时间孕育了自然，也改变着自然，而同样在时间的见证下，人类探索自然的精神则成为了永恒。
高山大海，荒漠冰原，一步天堂，一步地狱，无数探险者们为了领略自然的魅力前赴后继，在生命的刻度上留下了浓重一笔。
我们今天来看一篇阅读理解，感受一下珠峰的风采。
阅读短文并回答问题（记叙文，487 words，摘自The Washington Post）It was the final climb on his quest to reach the highest summit on all seven continents. When Christopher Kulish finally reached Mount Everest’s 29,035-foot peak, he joined an elite group known as the “Seven Summits Club”. But the 62-year-old Colorado attorney died suddenly Monday after returning to the first camp below the mountain’s summit. He’s the second American to die in the past week after reaching Everest’s highest point. His family believes the cause was a heart attack, according to the Denver Post. “He saw his last sunrise from the highest peak on Earth,” his brother, Mark Kulis h, said in a statement to the Denver Post. “We are heartbroken at this news.”Last week, 55-year-old Donald Lynn Cash of Utah collapsed and died just after reaching the Everest peak. He too had reached the highest point on all seven continents. Including Christopher and Cash, at least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this year.The deaths come among reports of overcrowding on the popular mountain. The Nepali government granted a total of 381 permits to climb Everest this year, a number that doesn’t include guides who are on the mountain as well. For some climbers, that traffic has meant longer wait times —some told the Himalayan Times the wait has exceeded two hours between the last camp and the peak. Mountaineer Vanessa O’Brien, who has also climbed th e seven summits, said when there’s a crowd, being a more experienced climber won’t help you. “It doesn’t matter if you’re the best racecar driver in the world. If you’re stuck in traffic, you’re stuck in traffic,” she said in an interview.And when a climb er is stuck in that traffic, “their body is starting to deteriorate.” O’Brien, who set a record as the fastest woman to reach the highest peak on every continent, also said the descent is often harder than the climb.Climbing expert Alan Arnette said there’s no simple explanation for the string of deaths. He said weather that has led to a shorter climbing season is one factor causing overcrowding. He also said the cost to climb Mount Everest has decreased, which means more people are making the journey. He urged the governments in charge of granting permits to limit how many people can be on the mountain at once.Still, Christopher was no beginner. His family said he’d been mountain climbing for five decades. He arrived at the base camp nearly two months before his climb so he could give himself time to adapt to the conditions. When he made his journey, his family said he was climbing with a small group in almost ideal conditions after some of the overcrowding had cleared.His brother described being a lawyer as a “day job” for Christopher. Climbing was his passion. “He was an inveterate climber of peaks in Colorado, the West and the world over,” Mark Kulish said. “He passed away doing what he loved.”1. What do we know about Christopher?A. He has reached the highest point on all seven continents.B. He joined the “Seven Summits Club” at the base camp.C. 11 people following him died after reaching the Everest peak this year.D. He died from a heart attack below the mountain’s summit.2. What made longer wait times on Mount Everest?A. Lacking guides.B. Overcrowding.C. Bad weather.D. Getting government’s permission.3. What might cause the string of deaths according to Alan Arnette?a. The less cost attracting more climbers.b. The more climbers worsening the environment.c. More permits granted by the government.d. The governments limiting the climber’s number.e. The weather leading to a shorter climbing season.A. a, b, dB. a, c, eC. b, c, dD. b, d, e4. Why did Christopher arrive at the base camp so early before climbing?A. To wait for his friends.B. To learn about the mountain.C. To clear the traffic jam.D. To adapt to conditions earlier.5. What does the underlined word “inveterate” in the las t paragraph probably mean?A. Experienced.B. Famous.C. Excellent.D. Addictive.参考答案1~5 ABBDD生词与长难句1. summit n. 最高点；顶点；山顶；（政府间的）首脑会议；峰会This path leads to the summit. 这条路通往山顶。
原创--2020年高中英语 外刊时文新闻阅读理解四篇-4(附详答)
2020年高中英语外刊时文新闻阅读理解四篇Passage 1 美国因黑人死亡引发的抗议示威It's been a week since 46-year-old balck George Floyd died after pleading he couldn't breathe as a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck. The four officers involved were fired and Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on the man's neck, was charged(控告) with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. In the days since Floyd's death, thousands poured onto the country's streets to protest the killing and those who died before Floyd as a result of police brutality.The demonstrations(示威游行) began in Minneapolis and spread like wildfire across the US -- Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Miami, New York City and Chicago all saw crowds demonstrating. Many protests were peaceful, with people holding "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe" signs, shouting loudly and armed with face masks for protection against coronavirus(新冠病毒). But some groups turned violent over the weekend, setting fires to buildings and police cars, breaking through windows of businesses, looting(抢劫) and fighting with police forces. Police responded forcefully, shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowds and arresting hundreds throughout the countries. In New York City, a police vehicle was seen driving through a crowd of protesters. In Atlanta, two officers were fired after their violent arrest of two college students was caught on video. It's still unclear what the coming days will look like.To help control the violence, at least 40 cities lawfully established curfews(宵禁) and more than a dozen governors organized National Guard army. In the nation's capital, a similar scene. Just before 8 p.m. Sunday night, armed officers and protesters remained in a standoff in downtown Washington as crowds threw water bottles at police and police responded with flash bangs and pepper spray. In New York, a group of protesters remained in Manhattan as night fell, facing off with police after several fires were set and some stores were looted. Officials in several cities have warned that those who are looting stores and creating scenes of chaos1 What does the underlined word “brutality” mean in paragraph 1 ?A thoughtful assistanceB long working hoursC violent treatment or behaviorD breaking local laws2 What can we learn from paragraph 2 ?A There were wildfires in many cities across the US.B Police used forceful measures trying to control the situation.C All protestors in the US were peacefully holding signs.D The protests will end in a few days.3 What is true about protesters in the US ?A They will be killed during curfews.B They fought against police in Washington.C They stopped protesting after night fall in New York.D They looted stores to protest Floyd's death.4 Which can be the best title of this passage ?A Protestors are under controlB George Floyd’s deathC Police commit violent behaviorD Protests spread like wildfirePassage 2 印度男子步行千里归家Rajesh Chouhan had walked 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. The 26-year-old migrant worker(外来务工者) was in the heart of India and only halfway home. When India announced its nationwide lockdown on March 24 to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒). Overnight, many like Chouhan were stranded without jobs, food or savings. They had to figure out ways to leave the cities. With no way to survive in the cities, and India's vast railway network mostly shut down, many made the extraordinary decision to walk thousands of miles back to their families.Normally Chouhan pays 300 rupees ($4) for the 48-hour trip home in the lowest train carriage, but during the pandemic(大流行病) that price rose to 1,200 rupees ($15.90). State police were assigned to sell tickets and keep order at police stations packed with travelers desperate to get home. Police in Bengalore said they used sticks to clear the crowds when sales for the day ended. "We were beaten many times. Just because we are poor, doesn't mean we can't feel pain," says Chouhan. After spending five days outside a police station trying to get a ticket, Chouhan and his fellow villagers decided to walk. They didn't dare tell their families. Many didn't make it. In one incident, 16 laborers were run over by a freight train as they slept on rail tracks. Roadside accidents took the lives of others. Some died from exhaustion, dehydration(脱水) or hunger. Those picked up by police were often sent back to the cities they had tried to leave. Chouhan knew the risks. But on May 12, he decided to challenge India's strict lockdown laws and begin the 1,250-mile (2,000-kilometer) walk to his village in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.He'd hoped to hitchhike much of the way, but with police checking trucks for stowaways(偷渡者), drivers were demanding fees beyond Chouhan's budget. For 10 days, he'd have to avoid police check points, survive on tea and biscuits, and walk on aching feet. "I don't think I can forget this journey through my life," he says. "It'll always carry memories of sadness and anxiety."1 What does the underlined words “were stranded” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A be hiredB be hurtC unable to leaveD unable to live2 Why did Chouhan and other villagers decide to walk home ?A Because the price of tickets were too high.B Because they tried to get train tickets in vain.C Because they were beaten by police.D Because the a five-day sale of tickets ended.3 What can we guess about the risks of Chouhan’s journey home ?A He may have lost his money during his walking.B He would have died if he had taken a train.C Police will sent him home if he wishes.D Perhaps he can’t get enough food and drink.4 What can we know about Chouhan ?A He was caught by police amid his journey.B He helped his fellow villagers to get home.C He was impressed by the journey.D He won’t go to cities for jobs.Passage 3 受疫情影响的泰国旅游业With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. As of now, those with Thailand in mind will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags. "It is still dependent on the outbreak situation, but I think at the earliest, we may see the return of tourists could be the fourth quarter of this year," Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said.And even then, he says, there will likely be restrictions on who can visit and where they can go. "We are not going to open all at once," he adds. "We are still on high alert, we just can't let our guards down yet. We have to look at the country of origin (of the travelers) to see if their situation has truly improved. And lastly, we have to see whether our own business operators are ready to receive tourists under the 'new normal'." Basically, a country will open borders with destinations that also have their coronavirus(新冠病毒) situation under control. Once Thailand does open to international tourists, they'll likely only be able to visit certain spots, says Yuthasak. "We have studied a possibility of offering special long-stay packages in isolated and closed areas where health monitoring can be easily controlled -- for example, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui. This will be beneficial for both tourists and local residents, since this is almost a kind of quarantine(隔离)." Yuthasak says they're finishing up a framework to restart tourism, but baby steps are needed to relight international tourism. "The next step is bilateral agreements between countries," he says. "Thailand's good standing in the face of the crisis with China, along with strong demand, make it a logical short-term solution for overseas tourism to return to the Kingdom." For now, Thailand isn't taking any chances and the country's borders are firmly shut.1 When will Thailand reopen to tourists according to Yuthasak Supasorn ?A We don’t know yet.B Maybe in two months.C Perhaps about in October.D At the end of this year.2 How will the Thailand government decide who can visit ?A They will ask where the tourists will go.B They will send guards to follow the tourists.C They will ask business operators to decide.D They will check where the tourists come form.3 What will happen when Thailand reopen to international tourists ?A Tourists can’t visit spots as many as they like.B Tourists will stay in isolated and closed areas.C Tourists will get food and drink form government.D Tourists can’t stay long in Thailand.4 What can be the title of this passage ?A Come and visit Thailand.B Thailand isn’t reopening yet.C Thailand’s tourism is back to life.D Why tourists like Thailand.Passage 4 美国面临的树木危机If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer's record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit(华氏度), according to a recent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking. A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. If we continue on this path, "cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally more unhealthy for inhabitants," said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development."We see the tree cover being changed, which means when we look at the photographs, what was there is now replaced with a parking lot or a building," Nowak said. "Every time we put a road down, we put a building and we cut a tree or add a tree, it not only affects that site, it affects the region." The study placed a value on tree loss based on trees' role in air pollution removal and energy conservation.Nowak says there's a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergies or large falling branches in storms, "and people don't like sweeping leaves." But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive. Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt(沥青). "A lot of our native trees can't actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate," explains Greg Levine, co-executive director for Trees Atlanta. "That's why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren't natural anymore."Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property. "We think we pay for our house, and so we must maintain it. But because we don't pay for nature, we don't need to. And that's not necessarily1 Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures” ?A To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B To introduce the topic.C To tell trees are helpful.D To explain the reason of tree loss.2 How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak ?A Improve climate to let trees grow.B Prevent fires form damaging trees.C Develop cities in reasonable ways.D Decrease insects in citites.3 Why forests in cities need our help ?A Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.B Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.D Because humans want to plant more trees.4 What is the purpose of this passage ?A Describe the importance of trees in cities.B Show the number of trees in the US is declining.C Ask people to plant trees with the author.D Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.1. C. 根据句意：在弗洛伊德死后的几天里，成千上万的人涌上街头，抗议警察的___导致的杀戮和在弗洛伊德之前死亡的人。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：
Journalists on the frontline在疫情面前媒体人奋战前线尽显责任与担当"I do hope that by writing about their stories,I’m helping things change for the better.”Li Xueqing,a China Daily journalist,based in New York CityThey’re neither medical workers in close contact with the novel coronavirus nor government officials who receive the latest updates of the situation–yet they’re keeping us informed of the development of the epidemic.They are the media,and their eyes are far-seeing.Zhu Xingxin is one such member of the media:a photographer with China Daily.He visited Tongji Hospital affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan on Feb3to report on the lives of medical workers.Before entering the isolation ward(隔离病房),Zhu had to put on protective gear (装备)like the doctors:a protective suit,a surgical mask,goggles(护目镜), disposable(一次性的)gloves and shoe covers.He described it as“stuffy(闷热的)”with all the layers on.“I felt anoxic(缺氧的)under the masks,”he wrote on China Daily.“So I lowered my voice and slowed down my motions,trying to make myself feel better.”The eyes of the media are not just here to see,but also to scrutinize.On Feb9,for example,a bus in Wuhan carrying severely ill patients was caught in traffic with no one guiding them and no hospitals claiming them.The incident was witnessed by Global Times journalists and was soon reported online.It ended with all the patients being properly settled in hospitals and officials in charge being held responsible.But it’s possible that without journalists this incident would never have been exposed.Li Xueqing,a China Daily journalist,based in New York City,is also aware of the media’s role as a watchdog(监督者).She wrote a story last month about a group of Wuhan University alumni(校友)in New York City who donated medical equipment to hospitals in Wuhan.She was impressed by how they managed to collect such a large amount of supplies and build an international shipping pathway in such a short time.Yet she was also disturbed by how all the complex(繁复的)paperwork and bureaucratic(官僚主义的)procedures added to their already heavy workload.“I do hope that by writing about their stories,I’m helping things change for the better,”said Li.Indeed,the media is like a pair of eyes watching out for us as they report on the world’s most important news.（选自Reuters）1.By describing Zhu Xingxin’s experience in Wuhan,the author intends to show_______.A.what journalists should pay attention to while workingB.how medical workers fight against the virusC.the efforts journalists make to report on the frontlineD.the importance of the media in fighting the epidemic2.What does the underlined word“scrutinize”in Paragraph4probably mean?A.move somebodyB.discover potential dangersC.make reference to somethingD.examine closely3.What happened after Global Times journalists reported what they had witnessed on Feb9?A.All the patients received proper treatment.B.The officials apologized for what had happened.C.The journalists were warned by the officials.D.The patients received donations from overseas.4.How does Li Xueqing hope to improve the alumni’s donation process?A.Making shipping methods more convenient.B.Simplifying paperwork and procedures.C.Creating more professional quality tests.D.Reducing the heavy workloads of medical workers fighting the virus.5.Why does the author compare media employees to eyes?A.They usually have sharp insights.B.They enable us to better see what happens.C.They help to change the world for the better.D.They allow people to focus on recent events.译文：“我确实希望通过写有关他们的故事，来帮助事情变得更好。
【精读精析】2020年高考英语时事热点外刊新闻做阅读理解+长难句分析：珠穆朗玛峰
时间孕育了自然，也改变着自然，而同样在时间的见证下，人类探索自然的精神则成为了永恒。
高山大海，荒漠冰原，一步天堂，一步地狱，无数探险者们为了领略自然的魅力前赴后继，在生命的刻度上留下了浓重一笔。
我们今天来看一篇阅读理解，感受一下珠峰的风采。
阅读短文并回答问题（记叙文，487 words，摘自The Washington Post）It was the final climb on his quest to reach the highest summit on all seven continents. When Christopher Kulish finally reached Mount Everest’s 29,035-foot peak, he joined an elite group known as the “Seven Summits Club”. But the 62-year-old Colorado attorney died suddenly Monday after returning to the first camp below the mountain’s summit. He’s the second American to die in the past week after reaching Everest’s highest point. His family believes the cause was a heart attack, according to the Denver Post. “He saw his last sunrise from the highest peak on Earth,” his brother, Mark Kulis h, said in a statement to the Denver Post. “We are heartbroken at this news.”Last week, 55-year-old Donald Lynn Cash of Utah collapsed and died just after reaching the Everest peak. He too had reached the highest point on all seven continents. Including Christopher and Cash, at least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this year.The deaths come among reports of overcrowding on the popular mountain. The Nepali government granted a total of 381 permits to climb Everest this year, a number that doesn’t include guides who are on the mountain as well. For some climbers, that traffic has meant longer wait times —some told the Himalayan Times the wait has exceeded two hours between the last camp and the peak. Mountaineer Vanessa O’Brien, who has also climbed th e seven summits, said when there’s a crowd, being a more experienced climber won’t help you. “It doesn’t matter if you’re the best racecar driver in the world. If you’re stuck in traffic, you’re stuck in traffic,” she said in an interview.And when a climb er is stuck in that traffic, “their body is starting to deteriorate.” O’Brien, who set a record as the fastest woman to reach the highest peak on every continent, also said the descent is often harder than the climb.Climbing expert Alan Arnette said there’s no simple explanation for the string of deaths. He said weather that has led to a shorter climbing season is one factor causing overcrowding. He also said the cost to climb Mount Everest has decreased, which means more people are making the journey. He urged the governments in charge of granting permits to limit how many people can be on the mountain at once.Still, Christopher was no beginner. His family said he’d been mountain climbing for five decades. He arrived at the base camp nearly two months before his climb so he could give himself time to adapt to the conditions. When he made his journey, his family said he was climbing with a small group in almost ideal conditions after some of the overcrowding had cleared.His brother described being a lawyer as a “day job” for Christopher. Climbing was his passion. “He was an inveterate climber of peaks in Colorado, the West and the world over,” Mark Kulish said. “He passed away doing what he loved.”1. What do we know about Christopher?A. He has reached the highest point on all seven continents.B. He joined the “Seven Summits Club” at the base camp.C. 11 people following him died after reaching the Everest peak this year.D. He died from a heart attack below the mountain’s summit.2. What made longer wait times on Mount Everest?A. Lacking guides.B. Overcrowding.C. Bad weather.D. Getting government’s permission.3. What might cause the string of deaths according to Alan Arnette?a. The less cost attracting more climbers.b. The more climbers worsening the environment.c. More permits granted by the government.d. The governments limiting the climber’s number.e. The weather leading to a shorter climbing season.A. a, b, dB. a, c, eC. b, c, dD. b, d, e4. Why did Christopher arrive at the base camp so early before climbing?A. To wait for his friends.B. To learn about the mountain.C. To clear the traffic jam.D. To adapt to conditions earlier.5. What does the underlined word “inveterate” in the las t paragraph probably mean?A. Experienced.B. Famous.C. Excellent.D. Addictive.参考答案1~5 ABBDD生词与长难句1. summit n. 最高点；顶点；山顶；（政府间的）首脑会议；峰会This path leads to the summit. 这条路通往山顶。
2020年高考英语外刊时事命题阅读理解：人工智能让家居生活更加轻松
Stress-free with 5G人工智能让家居生活更加轻松After a long and busy day at school or work, all we want to do is return to a clean and comfortable home. Smart technology can turn any home into a nicer place to live. You can now turn your thermostat (恒温器) up, lock your doors and play your music with a simple voice command.In fact, smart homes have actually been around for some time. Scottish company Pico Electronics invented a communication protocol (协议) called X10 back in 1975. With radio waves, this protocol allowed users to communicate with various devices (设备) in their homes, such as lights and alarms, according to A VSytemsMag, a magazine dedicated to the A V and automation (自动化) industry.Of course, 4G – and now 5G – wireless technology makes smart homes much more sophisticated (复杂的) and powerful than X10 devices. Perhaps the most widespread smart home technology is the voice-activated (声控的) assistant. Google Home and Amazon’s Alexaallow users to interact (互动) with nearly any device in their homes simply by speaking a few words. This is especially convenient for children and people with physical disabilities, as they can accomplish tasks that would normally be too complicated or difficult, according to How-To Geek magazine.Common household appliances can become “smart” as well. For example, a smart trash bin can monitor the things you’ve thrown away and place an online order for replacement items, while smart refrigerators can create dinner recipes based on the ingredients that were kept inside, according to HowStuffWorks website. 5G-powered sensors (传感器) and cameras can monitor almost every aspect of household life.The appeal of all of this convenience has paid off for realtors (房地产经纪人), who are seeing sales of smart homes skyrocket (猛增). You can ask Dave Garland, a realtor with Second Century Ventures.“There’s a new narrative (表述) when it comes to what ‘home’ means,” he said in an NPR report. “It means a personalized environment where technology responds to your every need.”But it’s not just about convenience. Smart homes are also good for the environment. By monitoring your energy use and automatically turning off lights and other devices that you’re not using, smartphones can lower how much electricity you use overall. Using less energy means that we use fewer resources such as coal and gas, which is ultimately (最终) good for the environment – and our wallets.（选自Reader’s Digest）1. What was a smart home probably like in 1975?A. Users could talk to a voice-activated assistant.B. Users could have different kinds of smart devices.C. Users could set alarms with wireless technology.D. Users could control lights with radio waves.2. What do Paragraphs 3-4 mainly talk about?A. The development of wireless technology.B. The reasons why people love smart homes.C. The advantages that smart homes can have.D. The differences between smart homes and ordinary homes.3. How do smart homes help the environment?A. They don’t need as much land as ordinary homes do.B. Smart devices can help reduce our energy use.C. Many smart devices can work without using electricity.D. Some smart devices can produce new energy while in use.译文：经过一整天的忙碌的学校或工作之后，我们要做的就是回到干净舒适的家中。
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇-1
2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effective coronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wednesday. "There are 70 vaccines in different stages of development," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three."Makary added that the Chinese vaccines "are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs are in phase two or three, and it's a real race ...The country that gets there first will have a significant advantage because they will control the supply for the rest of the world and the risk is if we aren't there first, we could get locked out." The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was "moving along," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trump's coronavirus task force, touted the drug remdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its "clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected in new data. Makary said that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. "One thing to remember," Makary cautioned about remdesivir, "it's not a silver bullet. "It reduces the severity and probably increases recovery but also, this is an IV(静脉注射) medication, it's not something you can go to the pharmacy tonight and pick up." In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration "as early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be enemies2 What is American’s challenge according to Makary’s statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people.B Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does.D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B People can’t purchase it easily in drug stores.4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines.B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines.C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval.D Coronavirus vaccines should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A stopB encourageC controlD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?A It won’t be as entertaining as before.B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely.D Many measures will be used to enhance safety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Post has learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdowns have weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they’re getting cold-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPost's Side Dish.For unemployed chefs, it’s often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn’t possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I can’t stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the world’s best restaurant in 2017. “Work ing as a private chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it’s a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed, chefs who choose to work in private homes stand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant. One drawback is that you never know what kind of family you’ll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others ca n be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ?A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes.B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them.C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them.D Top chefs are rare in New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ?A from the skyB all of a suddenC in the morningD from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didn’t need him.B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer to do.C Ian Tenzer hadn’t considered working for private families.D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Being a private chef can earn more.B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York City’s top restaurantsD Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patients in hospitals, they die alone – physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group of New York City volunteers whose mission is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution: to collect used iPads from across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious. "It’s a heartbreaking scene," Nicolas Heller, a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. "A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medica l issues or not. It’s crushing." said Heller, who is part of iPads to Hospitals, an organization – founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace –that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphones capable of video chatting.equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22,000 through its GoFundMe page to purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyn’s COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers."The lifeblood of what we’re doing is making use of people’s iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they don’t use anymore," said Ian Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I’ve had every make and model of iPad ever made in my hands in the last week," said 29-year-old Kaplan. "With the exception of the first model, which doesn’t have a camera, we can make use of any iPad. However, we are nowhere near meeting the demand of every hospital that we speak with.”1 Why do volunteers collect used iPads ?A To make better use of iPads.B To collect and sell them to patients.C To enable patients to contact with their family.D To equip underserved communities.2 What can we know according to paragraph 2 ?A Heller is one of iPads to Hospitals’s founders.B Hospital staff can use iPads to contact with their family.C These iPads can be beneficial to medical workers.D These iPads can protect hospital staff from the virus.3 What can we infer from the statement of Ian Kaplan ?A People donated iPads because they wanted to buy new ones.B Every make and model of iPad can be used in hospitals.C Those iPads in his hands are all with cameras.D There is still a lot of iPads needed to meet the demand.4 What is the main idea of this passage ?A Patients in hospitals are physically separated.B Group collects used iPads to connect patients with family.C How was iPads to Hospitals founded by two medical students.D How to collect iPads for hospitals.Passage 5 澳大利亚森林大火The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Canberra, was enveloped in a smoky haze Sunday and air quality at midday was measured at 10 times the usual dangerous limit. The damaging fires have killed at least 24 people in Australia and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. The early and damaging sta rt to Australia’s summer wildfires, fed by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record, has also been catastrophic (毁灭性的) for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney University ecologist Chris Dickman told the Sydney Morning Herald.Under such extreme conditions, the fires have been generating enough heat to create their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes. Thousands of firefighters continued to fight the flames that have burned millions of acres in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, an area twice the size of Maryland. In New South Wales, the rural fire service (RFS) said as of Sunday there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncontrolled.On Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, for the first time in Australian history, 3,000 army, navy and air force reservists (后备军人) will battle against the fires. He also committed $14 million to hiring fire-fighting aircraft from overseas. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and lighter winds brought some relief to threatened communities, a day after thousands were forced to escape as flames reached the suburban areas of Sydney. Thousands of firefighters fought to contain the fires, but many fires continued to burn out of control, threatening to wipe out rural townships and causing almost incalculable damage to property and wildlife.1 What does the underlined phrase “fed by” mean ?A get food from someoneB be strengthened by somethingC be destroyed by somethingD under control of something2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires generated thunderstorms and tornadoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires generated enough heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to change.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?A Many soldiers will fight against the fires as they have done before.B Fires were controlled due to cooler temperatures and lighter winds.C A lot of people moved out of the suburban areas.D Damage to property and wildlife is limited.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Australia's destructive wildfiresB Soldiers fought against the firesC Wildlife died form the firesD Australia’s wildfires was under control1. C.根据第一段中，The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race todevelop an effective coronavirus vaccine中的race一词，及最后一句We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three. 可知，美国和中国目前处于同样的疫苗研发阶段，正在比赛哪国先研制出有效的新冠病毒疫苗。
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导读自20世纪初期开始，人们凭着望远镜中看到的火星影像和头脑中的想象，认为火星上可能存在生命，乃至火星人。
正是这种对神秘星球的无限遐想，促使人类一次一次地进行探索，一次一次地将遥远星际之外的秘密带回地球。
最近“好奇号”又给人类历史上增添了怎样的光彩呢？一起来看看吧。
阅读短文并回答问题NASA’s Curiosity vehicle recently recorded the largest level of methane（甲烷）ever measured during its seven-year Mars mission. The discovery is exciting because the existence of methane gas could support the case for life on Mars.Methane has no color or smell. A special instrument on Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory recorded the increased gas level. The device, called a laser spectrometer, measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere. In addition to methane, the instrument can record levels of water and CO2. Nearly all the methane gas found in Earth’s atmosphere is produced by biological activity. It usually comes from animal and plant life. But it can also be formed by geological（地质的）processes, such as interactions between rocks and water. NASA said the increased methane was measured to be about 21 parts per billion by volume (ppbv). One ppbv means that if you take a volume of air on Mars, one billionth of the volume of air is methane.It was not the first time Curiosity has found methane gas in the Martian atmosphere. About a year ago, NASA announced that Curiosity had discovered sharp seasonal increases in the gas. This time, NASA said the measured methane gas level was clearly larger than any others observed in the past. NASA officials even temporarily stopped Curiosity’s other activities to investigate further.“It’s excitin g because microbial（微生物的）life is an important source of methane on Earth,” NASA said in a statement announcing the discovery. However, Curiosity’s team carried out a follow-up methane experiment that showed a sharp drop in levels of the gas. The second examination found the level was less than one part per billion by volume. That number was close to the background levels Curiosity sees all the time. The rise and fall of the methane gas levels left NASA scientists with more questions than answers. The scientists are continuing to study possible causes for the sudden increase. The methane mystery continues.Curiosity does not have instruments that can exactly identify whether the source of the methane is biological or geological. One leading theory is that methane is being released from underground areas created by possible life forms that disappeared long ago. Even though Mars has no active volcanoes, scientists believe it is also possible that methane is being produced by reactions involving carbon materials and water.A clearer understanding of methane levels over time could help scientists determine where they’re located on Mars. Scientists hope this understanding will come as Curiosity continues to collect methane data in its search for possible life.1. Curiosity discovered .A. the largest methane gas level ever on MarsB. the existence of life on MarsC. the reason for the increased methaneD. interactions between rocks and water2.Why did NASA officials once stop Curiosity’s other activit ies?A. To seek possible life existing on Mars.B. To check the quality of Curiosity’s mission.C. To find seasonal increases in the methane gas.D. To further examine the methane gas level on Mars.3.What can we learn from the last three paragraphs?A. Causes for the change of methane have been proved by Curiosity.B. Curiosity has proved the location of methane by instruments.C. Scientists think underground materials’ reactions may produce methane.D. Identifying the source of methane helps scientists search for possible life on Mars.4.The passage is probably taken from .A. a geography textbookB. a science newspaperC. a health magazineD. a travel brochure参考答案1.A 第一段：NASA’s Curiosity vehicle recently recorded the largest level of methane （甲烷）ever measured during its seven-year Mars mission.2.D 第三段NASA officials even temporarily stopped Curiosity’s other activities to investigate further.3.C倒数第二段One leading theory is that methane is being released from underground areas created by possible life forms that disappeared long ago. Even though Mars has no active volcanoes, scientists believe it is also possible that methane is being produced by reactions involving carbon materials and water.4.B 全文介绍“好奇号”发现火星甲烷含量是有史以来的最高值，属于科普类文章，所以可能选自科学杂志。
生词及长难句1. NASA美国国家航空航天局2. Mars n. 火星3. Curiosity’s Mars Science Laboratory“好奇号”火星科学实验室4. The device, called a laser spectrometer, measures levels of chemical elements and gases in the Martian atmosphere.句子主干：The device measures levels.参考译文：该装置叫做激光光谱仪，可以测量火星大气中化学元素和气体的含量。