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China to support couples having third child in response to aging population为应对人口老龄化，中国将支持一对夫妻生育三个孩子China has officially further relaxed its family planning policy, supporting couples that wish to have a third child, it was decided at a meeting of the Political Bureau of Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held on Monday.周一召开的中共中央政治局会议决定，中国正式进一步放宽计划生育政策，支持希望生育第三个孩子的夫妻。

The policy shift came not long after China's once-in-a-decade census, data from which showed a decline in births in the world's most populous country. Per the census, Chinese population grew at its slowest rate during the last decade since the 1950s.该政策的转变发生在中国十年一次的人口普查之后不久。

人口普查数据显示，作为全球人口最多的国家，中国的人口出生率正在下降，中国近十年的人口增长速度降至自上世纪50年代以来的最低水平。

In 2016, China annulled the one-child policy, which had been imposed to halt a population explosion in 1982, replacing it with a two-child limit. It was acknowledged at the meeting that despite the two-child policy achieving positive results, the aging of the population in China has deepened in recent years.2016年，中国取消了1982年为遏制人口爆发式增长而实施的独生子女政策，取而代之的是二孩政策。

2020届湖北省荆州市江陵中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor (市长) after first entering politics to campaign about food.Labor Party (工党) member Rosie Corrigan was elected as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire, on Monday. The student’s election was unchallenged to the mayoralty, following a year serving as deputy mayor. Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull. A political activist since secondary school, lifelong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious. As a member of the UK Youth Parliament, she co-founded the Selby Youth council, and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate (候选人) aged just 18.Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political awareness in the youth of Selby. By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory, Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views. “It’s an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,” Corrigan told a newspaper. “I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”The politics student’s election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career, including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister (副首相) John Prescott. Simon Darvill said in an interview, “I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”1. Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?A. Corrigan is new to the political scene of Selby.B. Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.C. Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.D. Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.B. The people of Selby are passive and have out-of-date views.C. Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.D. Corrigan intends to increase Selby’s youth’spolitical involvement.3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “backing” in Paragraph 4?A. ApprovalB. AppreciationC. PraiseD. SupportBAt the World Economic Forum last month, President Trump drew claps when he announced the United States would respond to the forum's proposal to plant one trillion(万亿) trees to fight climate change. The trillion-tree idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was “the most effective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true. But it isn't. Planting trees would slow down the planet's warming, but the only thing that will save us and future generations from paying a huge price in dollars, lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon release from fossil fuels, to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离). Worse still, it takes attention away from those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster. For example, in the Netherlands, you can pay Shell an additional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank, to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving. That's clearly no more than disaster slightly delayed. The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political, economic, technological and social solutions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees, even across a global area the size of theUnited States, can absorb the huge amounts of fossil carbon released from industrial societies. Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow. But this uptake merely replaces carbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place, usually long ago. Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past, but even a trillion trees can't store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summer's Paper in Science, Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the study's findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle. He warned that “the claimthat global tree restoration(复原) is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously misleading”.4. What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A. It was published in a journal.B. It was proposed last summer.C. It was put forward by Trump.D. It drew lots of public attention.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B. An example of balancing carbon release.C. An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D. A responsibility for politicians and economists.6. What was Justin Gillis's attitude towards global tree restoration?A. Indifferent.B. Opposed.C. Hesitant.D. Supportive.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B. A Trillion Trees Come to the Rescue.C. Planting Trees Won't Save the World.D. The Best Solution to Climate Change.CWhen a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up inthe middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let myfamily burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.8. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?A. My dog's barkingB. The medicine's effectC. A burning fireD. A noise downstairs9. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?A. He turned on a light downstairs.B. He ran to the author's room upstairs.C. He kept barking and running up to stairs.D. He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.10. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?A. He placed a blanket to keep warm.B. He started screaming for help.C. He jumped off the roof.D. He broke open the window and kicked out the screen11. Which ofthe following best describe the author?A. Courageous and responsibleB. Caring and selfishC. Loyal and braveD. Strong and considerateDWhat a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyonewas going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I only hope that my new friends feel the same way too.12. How did the author feel the night before her new school?A. Tired.B. ConfidentC. Worried.D. homesick13. What did the author think of her mother’s advice?A. Clear.B. Funny.C. OptionalD. Respectable14. What happened on the author's first day of school?A. She met many nice people.B. She had a hurried breakfast.C. She learned tome new skills.D. She arrived at school very early.15. What can we infer about Abigail?A. She disliked Stacey.B. She was shy and quiet.C. She got on well with the author.D. She was an old friend of the author.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Humans could live to 150, according to 'breakthrough' study一项“突破性”研究显示，人类或许可以活到150岁Humans may be capable of living to 150, research suggests. The average Briton dies aged 81, with women generally surviving four years longer than their male counterparts.一项研究表明，人类或许可以活到150岁。

英国人的平均寿命为81岁，女性的平均寿命要比男性长4年。

While the thought of living another seven decades may sound far-fetched, scientists from the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York believe humans could still be going strong at 120 to 150 years old.虽然说再活70年的想法听起来有些不可思议，但纽约罗斯威尔公园综合癌症中心的科学家们认为，人类可以健康地活到120至150岁。

Writing in the journal Nature Communications, the scientists explain how people become less resilient with age, taking longer to recover from so-called internal stress.科学家们在《自然通讯》杂志上撰文，解释了为什么随着年龄的增长，人们的适应力会有所降低，即需要更长的时间从所谓的内在压力中恢复过来。

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2020解析-回复题目: The Impact of COVID-19 on Global EducationIntroduction:The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various aspects of society, including the field of education. In this article, we will explore the consequences of the pandemic on global education and discuss the challenges and opportunities that have emerged as a result.1. The transition to online learning:[Discuss how the pandemic forced educational institutions worldwide to shift to online learning platforms.]One of the most significant consequences of COVID-19 on global education is the sudden transition to online learning. Schools and universities were forced to close their doors to prevent the spread of the virus, resulting in the adoption of virtual classrooms and remote learning platforms. This shift has posed numerous challenges for both students and educators, such as technical difficulties, lack of access to necessary resources, and the need for alternative teaching methodologies.2. Inequality in access to education:[Address the issue of unequal access to education caused by the transition to online learning.]However, the transition to online learning has also highlighted the deep-rooted inequality in access to education. Many students from low-income families or rural areas lack the necessary devices, internet access, or conducive learning environments to participate fully in online classes. This digital divide has widened the inequality gap, as students in privileged situations continue to receive quality education while their less fortunate counterparts struggle to keep up.3. Mental health and well-being:[Discuss the psychological impact of the pandemic on students and how it has affected their ability to learn.]The pandemic has taken a toll on students' mental health and well-being. The long periods of isolation, fear, and uncertainty have contributed to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Consequently, students' ability to concentrate andlearn effectively has been hampered. Educational institutions have had to prioritize mental health support services to address these concerns and ensure overall student well-being.4. Innovative teaching methods:[Highlight how the pandemic has sparked innovation in teaching methods.]Despite the challenges, the pandemic has also presented opportunities for innovation in teaching methodologies. Educators have been compelled to explore alternative ways of delivering lessons and engaging students. This has led to the creation of interactive online platforms, virtual reality simulations, and other technological tools to enhance the learning experience. As a result, students have gained exposure to new modes of instruction that could potentially improve their educational outcomes in the long run.5. Lifelong learning and adaptability:[Discuss the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning in the face of global challenges.]COVID-19 has demonstrated the critical importance of adaptability and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world. The pandemic has forced both students and educators to quickly adapt to new technologies, modes of instruction, and global challenges. As a result, individuals have become more resilient and equipped with valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. These skills will be crucial for their future success in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.Conclusion:In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted global education, resulting in the rapid shift to online learning, exacerbation of educational inequality, and challenges to students' mental health. However, it has also presented opportunities for innovation in teaching methods and highlighted the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning. As countries continue to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, it is crucial to address the unequal access to education and prioritize the well-being of students to ensure the continuity of quality education on a global scale.。

Family planning policy urged to lift as China's population grows slower with low birth rate随着中国人口增长放缓以及出生率降低，计划生育政策亟待改革China's once-a-decade census results were released Tuesday, signaling a critical turning point as the country's population ages rapidly while the overall growth rate slows, bucking a five-decade trend.周二，中国公布的最新人口普查（每十年开展一次）结果标志着一个关键的转折点。

不同于过去50年的趋势，中国人口正在加速老龄化，总体增长率持续放缓。

The data will serve as an important reference for adjustments to China's population and economic policy planning, which could see the lifting of the national family planning policy, Chinese demographers said on Tuesday.周二，中国人口统计学家表示，该数据将为中国人口及经济政策规划的调整提供重要参考，这或许意味着国家计划生育政策的改革。

With birth fertility rates expected to drop in the following years, demographers predict that India with its much higher fertility rate will overtake China as the world's most populous country by 2023 or 2024, earlier than the last UN prediction in 2019 that this would happen by 2027.人口学家估计，随着未来几年生育率的下降，生育率相对高得多的印度将在2023年或2024年取代中国成为全球人口最多的国家，这比联合国在2019年所预测的2027年实现这一转变要早得多。

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。

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。

2020年12月19日托福阅读机经
12月19日托福阅读真题第一篇：
The Impacts of the Global climate and the Growth of Population on the Agriculture
1. Ice Age是让原来的谷物限种于某些地方，warmer climate of the Ice Age让更多地方种植成为可能，导致农业发展
2. 人口上涨导致农业发展的证据：
1. 证据住到其他Arctic semi Arctic region因为人口
2. 不怎么杀大型哺乳动物，吃其他的alternative food涨
3. 扯了个为什么一个种族evenly distributed，因为他们解决人口压力的办法就是跑到人少的地方(考了)
这三点考了一道推论题
12月19日托福阅读真题第二篇：
Shaker Basket
1. 第一段intro： Shaker住在美国，高冷的不与外界接触。

他
们的物品都是很少装饰，这与当时19世纪(题里说的19世纪)不一样，因为他们注重实用性，utility。

(考了)
2. 第二段：Shaker汲取了当时外界的物品因素去改善自己的篮子。

材料还是Ash wood，但是form就不一样，细节也不一样。

比如：1. 编篮子加点皮革，耐脏，耐用。

考了vulnerable的意思。

这段很多细节，要耐心的看。

考了几个细节题。

3. 第三段：Shakers 如何与其他部落交流
1. religious leader
2. members
3. new coverts to shaker。

and when I have to answer questions about it. Teaching at a high level can be very stimulating for anyone, no matter how much expertise they may already have in the field they are instructing.M: Are there any scientific breakthroughs that you see on the near horizon? A significant discovery or invention we can expect soon.W: 【Q4】The world is always conducting science. And there're constantly new things being discovered. In fact, right now, we have too much data sitting in computers.For example, we have thousands of photos of planet Mars taken by telescopes that nobody has ever seen. We have them, yet nobody has had time to look at them with their own eyes, let alone analyze them.Q1: Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?Q2: What has the woman been engaged in?Q3: What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?Q4: How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?Section AConversation 2M: Do you think dreams 【Q5】have special meanings?W: No. I don't think they do.M: I don't either, but some people do. I would say people who believe that dreams have special meanings are superstitious, especially nowadays. In the past, during the times of ancient Egypt, Greece or China, people used to believe that dreams could foresee the future. But today, with all the scientific knowledge that we have, I think it's much harder to believe in these sorts of things.W: My grandmother is superstitious, and she thinks dreams can predict the future. Once, 【Q6】she dreamed that the flight she was due to take the following day crashed.Can you guess what she did? She didn't take that flight. She didn't even bother to go to the airport the following day. Instead, she took the same flight but a week later. And everything was fine of course. No plane ever crashed.M: How funny! Did you know that flying is actually safer than any other mode of transport? It's been statistically proven. People can be so irrational sometimes.W: Yes, absolutely. But, even if we think they are ridiculous, 【Q7】emotions can be just as powerful as rational thinking.M: Exactly. People do all sorts of crazy things because of their irrational feelings. But in fact, some psychologists believe that our dreams are the result of our emotions and memories from that day. I think it was Sigmund Freud who said that children's dreams were usually simple representations of their wishes, things they wished would happen. 【Q8】But in adults', dreams are much more complicated reflections of their more sophisticated sentiments.W: Isn't it interesting how psychologists try to understand using the scientific method something as bazaar as dreams? Psychology is like the rational study of irrational feelings.Q5: What do both speakers think of dreams?Q6: Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?Q7: What does the woman say about people's emotions?Q8: What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?Section BPassage 1While some scientists explore the surface of the Antarctic, others are learning more about a giant body of water -- four kilometers beneath the ice pack. Scientists first discovered Lake Vostok in the 1970s by using radio waves that penetrate the ice. Since then, they have used sound waves and even satellites to map this massive body of water. How does the water in Lake Vostok remained liquid beneath an ice sheet? “The thick glacier above acts like insulating blanket and keeps the water from Martin Siegert, a glaciologist ffreezing,” said rom the university of Wales. In addition, geothermal heat from the deep within the earth may warm the hidden lake. The scientists suspect that microorganisms may be living in Lake Vostok, closed off from the outside world for more than two million years. Anything found thatwill be totally alien to what’s on the surface of the earth, said Siegert. Scientists are trying to find a way to drill into the ice and draw water samples without causings planned, a contamination. Again, robots might be the solution. If all goes adrill-shift robot will melt through the surface ice. When it reaches the lake, it will release another robot that can swim in the lake, take pictures and look for signs of life. The scientists hope that discoveries will shed light on life in outer space, which might exist in similar dark and airless conditions. Recently closed-up pictures of Jupiters moon, Europa, shows signs of water beneath the icy surface.’Once tested the Antarctic, robots could be set to Europa to search for life there, too.Q9: What did the scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s?Q10: What did scientists think about Lake Vostok?Q11: What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?Section BPassage 2The idea to study the American Indian tribe – Tarahumaras, came to James Copeland in 1984 when 【Q12】he discovered that very little research had been done on their language. He contacted the tribe member through a social worker who worked with the tribes in Mexico. At first, the tribe member named Gonzalez was very reluctant to cooperate. He told Copeland that no amount of money could buy hislanguage. But after Copeland explained to him what he intended to do with his research and how it would benefit the Tarahumaras, Gonzalez agreed to help. 【Q13】He took Copeland to his village and served as an intermediary. Copeland says, thanks to him, the Tarahumaras understood what their mission was and started trusting us. 【Q14】Entering the world of Tarahumaras has been a laborious project for Copeland.To reach their homeland, he must strive two and half days from Huston Taxes. He loads up his vehicle with goods that the tribe’s men can’t easily get and gives the goods to them as a gesture of friendship. The Tarahumaras, who don’t believe any humiliating wealth, take the food and share among themselves. For Copeland, the experience has not only been academically satisfying but also has enriched his life in several ways. 【Q15】“I see people rejecting technology and living a very hard, traditional life, which offers me another notion about the meaning of progress in the western tradition,” he says, “I experienced the simplicity of living in nature that I would otherwise only be able to read about.I see a lot of beauty and their sense of sharing and concern for each other.”Q12: Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe -- Tarahumaras?Q13: How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?Q14: What does the speaker say about James Copeland’s trip to the Tarahumaras village?Q15: What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumaras tribe?Section CRecording 1What is a radical? It seems today that people are terrified of the term,minority, who are mostly wealthy white males in western society.Feminism is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The women's movement has been plagued by stereotypes, misrepresentations by the media, and accusations of man-hating and radicalism. When the basic foundation of feminism is simply that women deserve equal rights in all facets of life. When faced with the threat of being labelled radical, women back down from their worthy calls and consequently, participate in their own oppression.It has gotten to the point that many women are afraid to call themselves feminists because of a stigma attached to the word. If people refused to be controlled, and intimidated by stigmas, the stigmas lose all their power, without fear on which they feed, such stigmas can only die.To me, 【Q17】a radical is simply someone who rebels against the norm when advocates a change in the existing state of affairs. On close inspection, it becomes clear that the norm is constantly involving, and therefore, is not a constant entity. So why then, is deviation from the present situation such a threat, when the state of affairs itself is unstable and subject to relentless transformation?It all goes back to maintaining the power of those who have it and preventing the right of those who don't. In fact, when we look at the word "radical" in a historical context, nearly every figure we now hold up as a hero was considered a radical in his or her time. Radicals are people who affect change. They are the people about whom history is written. Abolitionists were radicals, civil rights activists were radicals, 【Q18】 even the founders of our country in their fight to win independence from England were radicals. Their presence in history has changed the way our society functions, mainly by shifting the balance of power that previously existed. Of course, there are some radicals who've made a negative impact on humanity, 【Q18】 but undeniably, there would simply be no progress without radicals. That been said, next time someone calls me a radical, I would accept that label with pride.Q16: What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?Q17: What is the speaker's definition of a radical?Q18: What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?Recording 2We are very susceptible to the influence of the people around us. For instance, you may have known somebody who has gone overseas for a year or so and has returned with an accent perhaps. We become part of our immediate environment. None of us are immune to the influences of our own world and let us not kid ourselves that we are untouched by the things and people in our life.Fred goes off to his new job at a factory. Fred takes his ten-minute coffee break, but the other workers take half an hour. Fred says, “What’s the matter with you guys?” Two weeks later, Fred is taking twenty-minute breaks. A month later, Fred takes his half hour. Fred is saying “If you can’t be them, join them. Why should I work any harder than the next guy?” The fascinating thing about being human is that generally we are unaware that there are changes taking place in our mentality. It is like returning to the city smog after some weeks in the fresh air. Only then do we realize that we’ve become accustomed to the nasty smells. Mix with critical people and we learn to criticize. Mix with happy people, and we learn about happiness. What this means is that we need to decide what we want from life and then choose our company accordingly. You may well say, "That is going to take some effort. It may not be comfortable. I may offend some of my present company." Right, but it is your life. Fred may say, "I’m always broke, frequently depressed. I’m going nowhereand I never do anything exciting." Then we discover that Fred’s best friends are always broke, frequently depressed, going nowhere and wishing that life was more exciting. This is not coincidence, nor is it our business to stand in judgement of Fred? However, if Fred ever wants to improve his quality of life, the first thing he'll need to do is recognize what has been going on all these years.It’s no surprise that doctors as a profession suffer a lot of ill health, because they spend their life around sick people. Psychiatrists have a higher incidence of suicide in their profession for related reasons. Traditionally, nine out of ten children whose parents smoke, smoke themselves. Obesity is in part an environmental problem. Successful people have successful friends, and so the story goes on.Q19 What does the speaker say about us as human beings?Q20 What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?Q21 What does the speaker say about the psychiatrists?Section CLecture 3Virtually every American can recognize a dollar bill at a mere glance. Many can identify it by its sound or texture. But 【Q22】few people indeed can accurately describe the world's most powerful, important currency.The American dollar bill is colored with black ink on one side and green on the other;【Q23】 the exact composition of the paper and ink is a closely guarded government secret. Despite its weighty importance, the dollar bill actually weighs little. It requires nearly 500 bills to tip the scales at a pound. Not only is the dollar bill lightweight, but it also has a brief life span. Few dollar bills survive longer than 18 months.The word "dollar" is taken from the German word "taler," the name for the world's most important currency in the 16th century. The taler was a silver coin first minted in 1518 under the reign of Charles V, Emperor of Germany.The concept of paper money is a relatively recent innovation in the history of American currency. When the Constitution was signed, people had little regard for paper money because of its steadily decreasing value during the colonial era.【Q24】Because of this lack of faith, the new American government minted only coins for common currency. Interest-bearing bank notes were issued at the same time, but their purpose was limited to providing money for urgent government crises, such as American involvement in the War of 1812.The first noninterest-bearing paper currency was authorized by Congress in 1862, at the height of the Civil War. At this point, citizens' old fears of devalued paper currency had calmed, and the dollar bill was born. The new green colored paper money quickly earned the nickname "greenback."Today, the American dollar bill is a product of the Federal Reserve and is issued from the twelve Federal Reserve banks around the United States. The government keeps a steady supply of approximately two billion bills in circulation at all times.Controversy continues to surround the true value of the dollar bill.【Q25】American history has seen generations of politicians argue in favor of a gold standard for American currency. However, for the present, the American dollar bill holds the value that is printed on it, and little more. The only other guarantee on the bill is a Federal Reserve pledge of as a confirmation in the form of government securities.Q22: What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?Q23: What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?Q24: Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?Q25: What have generations of American politicians argued for?参考答案1.A)She can devote all her life to pursing her passion.2.D)Science education and scientific research.3.A)A better understanding of a subject.4.B)By making full use of the existing data.5. B) They have no special meanings.6. C) She dreamed of a plane crash.7. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking8. C) They reflect their complicated emotions.9. A) Radio waves.10. B)It may have micro—organisms living in it.11. D)Shed light on possible life in outer space.12. A)He found there had been little research on their anguage.13. D)He acted as an intermediary between Copel and the villagers.14. C)Laborious15. B)Their sense of sharing and caring.16 .A)They tend to be silenced into submission.17. D)One who rebels against the existing social orser.18. C)They served as a driving force for progress.19. B)It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.22. B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. C) It is a well—protected government secret.24. A) People had little faith in paper money.25. C) It is awell—protected government secret.翻译：《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。

2020年9月大学英语四级真题一作文Perseverance is the invisible force that propels us forward in the face of adversity. It is the driving force that turns dreams into reality and challenges into opportunities. In the context of English learning, perseverance plays a pivotal role in overcoming the language barrier and achieving proficiency.The journey of English learning is often fraught with difficulties and setbacks. From the initial struggle with grammar rules and vocabulary to the constant challenges posed by listening comprehension and speaking skills, the path can be arduous. However, it is perseverance that helps us navigate through these challenges and emerge stronger. One of the key aspects of perseverance is consistency. Regular practice is essential for mastering any skill, and English learning is no exception. By setting aside a fixed time each day for studying, one can gradually build a solid foundation of language skills. Consistency also ensuresthat the learner does not get overwhelmed by the vastness of the task and instead approaches it with a steady and determined stride.Another crucial aspect of perseverance is the abilityto adapt and overcome obstacles. When faced with a challenging aspect of English, such as a complex grammarrule or an unfamiliar idiom, the persevering learner does not give up. Instead, they embrace the challenge, seek help, and practice until mastery is achieved. This adaptabilityis what sets apart successful language learners from those who struggle.Moreover, perseverance fosters a positive mindset thatis crucial for language learning. When faced with setbacks, the persevering learner remains optimistic and views themas temporary obstacles rather than permanent failures. This positive mindset keeps them motivated and encourages themto keep going even when the going gets tough.In conclusion, perseverance is the key to overcomingthe challenges in English learning. It is the invisibleforce that turns struggle into strength and difficulty into achievement. By cultivating perseverance, learners can navigate through the challenges of language learning, build a solid foundation of skills, and achieve proficiency in English.**坚持不懈的力量：克服英语学习中的挑战**坚持不懈是推动我们面对逆境向前的无形力量。

Kids these days only seem dumb if you think you’re a genius文章选自《Popular Science》读前导读：一：高级实词荟萃1.generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 一代人2.touchy /ˈtʌtʃi/ adj. 容易生气的3.appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 感激、感恩（由appreciate加后缀-ion变成名词）4.senior /ˈsiːniə(r)/ adj. 年长的5.counterpart /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/ n. （职位、作用等）相当的人6.decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n. 衰落7.civilization /ˌsɪv(ə)laɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 文明8.folks /fəʊks/ = people9.negative /ˈneɡətɪv/ adj. 不好的、负面的10.based on 基于11.action /ˈækʃ(ə)n/ n. 行为12.current /ˈkʌr(ə)nt/ adj. 现在的13.self /self/ n. 自己14.researcher /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/ n. 研究者（由research加上表示人的后缀-er）15.trait /treɪt/ n. 特点、特性16.elder /ˈeldə(r)/ n. 长者17.intelligence /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/ n. 智力18.enjoyment /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n. 享受、愉悦（由enjoy加后缀-ment变成名词）19.cognitive /ˈkɒɡnətɪv/ adj. 认知的、认知能力的20.participant /pɑːˈtɪsɪp(ə)nt/ n. 参与者21.quality /ˈkwɒləti/ n. 品质22.category /ˈkætəɡri/ n. 类别23.gratification/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/n. 满意；喜悦；使人满意之事24.tend /tend/ v. 倾向于25.tag /tæɡ/ v. 贴标签26.identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ v. 识别（self-identify就是自认为）27.intelligent /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)nt/ adj. 有才智的、聪明的28.reserve /rɪˈzɜːv/ v. 保留、保持29.relate /rɪˈleɪt/ to 跟…有联系30.stage /steɪdʒ/ n. 阶段31.assign /əˈsaɪn/ v. 赋予32.random /ˈrændəm/ adj. 随机的33.trick /trɪk/ v. 欺骗、哄骗34.well-read 博览群书的35.speculate /ˈspekjuleɪt/ v. 推测36.shift /ʃɪft/ n. 转移、改变37.objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/ adj. 客观的38.authority /ɔːˈθɒrəti/ n. 权威39.impose /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v. 强加、把…强加于40.bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n. 偏向、偏差41.occur /əˈkɜː(r)/ v. 发生42.mediocre /ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə/ adj. 平庸的43.hint /hɪnt/ v. 暗示44.age-old 年代久远的45.phrase /freɪz/ n. 短语、习语46.classic /ˈklæsɪk/ adj. 典型的47.vanity /ˈvænəti/ n. 自负、自大二：高级词汇拓展1.appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 感激、感恩由vt 感谢；欣赏appreciate2.civilization /ˌsɪv(ə)laɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 文明adj文明的civilized3.current /ˈkʌr(ə)nt/ adj. 现在的adv.现在地currently4.researcher /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/ n. 研究者vt 研究research5.intelligence /ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/ n. 智力adj聪明的intelligent adv聪明地intelligently6.enjoyment /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n. 享受、愉悦vt 享受enjoy7.participant /pɑːˈtɪsɪp(ə)nt/ n. 参与者vi 参加participate n.参加participation8.quality /ˈkwɒləti/ n. 品质vt有资质；符合要求qualify9.identify /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ v. 识别10.relate /rɪˈleɪt/ to 跟…有联系n.联系relation n亲戚relative adj有联系的related11.assign /əˈsaɪn/ v. 赋予;分配n任务assignment12.trick /trɪk/ v. 欺骗、哄骗adj骗人的tricky13.speculate /ˈspekjuleɪt/ v. 推测n猜想speculation14.objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/ adj. 客观的n 目标object15.occur /əˈkɜː(r)/ v. 发生n发生occurrence三：高级短语荟萃1.throw shade 公开批评、严厉批评2.talk smack /smæk/ 批评、贬低3. a trio /ˈtriːəʊ/ of 三个4.have enough appreciation有足够的欣赏力5.In some way or another以某种方式ment the youth's decline感叹年轻人的衰弱7. a cognitive scientist一个认知科学家8. a survey of cognitive development experts认知发展专家调查9.the majority of experts大多数专家10.get better at controlling themselves around rewards更好地控制自己获得奖励11.share the same qualities具有相同的品质12.in one of the categories在其中一个类别中13.tend to倾向于14.got tagged or self-identified as intelligent被标记或自我识别为智能15.be more likely to see “kids these days” as less intelligent更可能认为“现在的孩子”不太聪明ed to be以前是17.reserve their strong opinions for traits保留他们对性格的强烈看法18.relate to与…相关。

2022考研英语阅读沉冤得雪的黄瓜Don t shoot the cucumber沉冤得雪的黄瓜A deadly outbreak in Hamburg causes ripples roundEurope爆发在汉堡的致命性疫情引发欧洲震荡SEVENTEEN deaths, some 1,500 confirmed orsuspected cases and hundreds of millions of euros inlosses: the outbreak of E. coli infections in northernGermany is causing havoc across Europe. The culpritis an especially nasty strain of E. coli, which normallyresides harmlessly in the gut. Type O104:H4 can causebloody diarrhoea, convulsions and, most lethally,haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, which attacks thekidneys. Nearly all the dead are women. Nobody knowswhy.7人死亡，约1500例确认或者疑似病例，数以亿计欧元的经济损失：在德国北部爆发的大肠杆菌疫情让整个欧洲都陷入了一片混乱。

罪魁祸首是特殊恶心的大肠杆菌族的一种，通常状况下驻于肠内且对人体无害。

这种叫O104:H4型的大肠杆菌能造成出血性腹泻，痉挛，以及更为致命的溶血性尿毒综合征症状，引发肾衰竭。

几乎全部的死者都是女性。

没人能解释这一现象。

German health authorities at first traced the infection to organic cucumbers from Spain andadvised people to avoid them,along with salad and raw tomatoes. Now it seems the cucumberswere innocent . But thevegetable warning still stands, and the economic and political damage is mounting.德国卫生部门最先把疫情元凶定为从西班牙进口的有机黄瓜，并告诫民众避开食用它们，包括沙拉和生西红柿。

202020年高考英语时文外刊精...passage 2【主题语境】人与社会——影视艺术Will you pay extra for a preview of TVseries？词数478建议阅读时间9分钟导读近来，由作家猫腻原著改编的同名网剧《庆余年》大火。

这部戏及其吸引观众的不仅仅是豪华的明显阵容，既有张若昀、李沁等当红明星的联袂表演，又有陈道明、吴刚等老戏骨的流量加持。

当然，更重要的莫过于“双十二”那天《庆余年》再次登上了搜索，不过这回不是因为好看，而是因为某视频网站推出的50元预点播服务，即在已经是VIP会员的基础之上，再充值50元可以预看6集。

这次《庆余年》VIP事件之所以会迅速成为热点，主要原因还是在于其个例性，此举在国内视频网站领域尚属首例。

原本不花钱就能看的剧突然要收50元，这让许多观众都难以接受。

这种种事件，无疑把这部戏即推上了“流量巅峰”，又推上了“风口浪尖”。

——部分摘自网络Part 11. The new TV series Joy of Life is a smash hit , scoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorousreviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website.2. But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ?3. The two of China’s biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription to get advanced access to episodes of Qing Yu Nian (Joy of Life).4. In the face of extreme competition and perhaps an overlyambitious business model, China’s streaming giants are hoping that additional charges could turn their luck around.1. The new TV series Joy of Life (庆余年) is a smash hit, scoring 8/10 among the notoriouslyrigorous （严苛的）reviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website.翻译：2. But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowed anyone to pay an extra fee tosee a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ?翻译：单句解析hit, reviewer, allow, schedule, ahead of , subscription, advanced, competition词义猜测主语分词结构Douban 的同位语系表结构解析The new TV series Joy of Lifescoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorous reviewers of Doubana Chinese social networking service website.is a smash hit① The new TV series Joy of Life (庆余年) is a smash hit , scoring 8/10 among the notoriously rigorous （严苛的）reviewers of Douban, a Chinese social networking service website. Also known as Thankful for the Remaining Years , it is a 2019 Chinese television series and stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming and Wu Gang. The series premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi (online video platforms) on November 26, 2019.② But how would you feel if Tencent Video and iQiyi allowe d anyone to pay an extra fee to see a show’s upcoming episodes ahead of schedule ? That’s the latest money -making idea from China’s largest video platforms.③ The two of China’s biggest video streaming platforms decided to allow users to pay an extra fee on top of their subscription to get advanced access toepisodes of Qing Yu Nian (Joy of Life). Monthly subscriptions for Tencent Video cost 15 yuan (US$2.14) and iQiyi charges 19 yuan (US$2.71). Under the new policy, users could pay 50 yuan (US$7.14) to always stay six episodes head in Qing Y u Nian. Alternatively, watching a single episode in advance costs 3 yuan (US$0.43).④ Users are mad about Tencent Video’s and iQiyi’s extra fees on top of subscriptions. On Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, hasht ags related to the two platforms’ pricing policies repeatedly recurred on trending searches, where many people were found complaining about the platforms being greedy andcalled for the audience to boycott the policy.⑤ The policy also drew criticism from People’s Daily . The state -owned news outlet said the platforms “have bad table manners” and “drain the pond to fish and burn the woods to hunt,” which are Chinese idioms used to describe someone focused on quick profits as opposed to long -term interests. People’s Daily also said the sites “look down upon on users’ rights.” Two lawyers apparently agreed. The lawyers, who claim to be users of Tencent Video and iQiyi, started two separate lawsuits against the platforms, saying that they violated users’ rights.主题阅读⑥But some experts don’t think the new pricing rules are unreasonable. Zhu Wei, a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law, argued in an article that charging outside subscriptions are value-added services and don’t violate the law. But Zhu added that the platforms are at fault for not properly informing users about the policy in advance.⑦IQiyi, for instance, reported content costs of 6.2 billion yuan (US$870.5 million) in the thirdquarter this year, according to its latest financial results.It was 3% more than what the company spent last year.⑧In the face of extreme competition and perhaps anoverly ambitious business model, China’s streaminggiants are hoping that additional charges could turn theirluck around. But judging by the pushback on social media, it may not be so easy. Here’s to hoping that the next stage of this streaming war is a little more binge-friendly.1. Why is the Joy of Life mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To lead in the topic.B. To sum up the main idea.C. To teach readers a lesson.D. To criticize the TV play.D. She often feels anxious and wants to relax and experience something wonderful.2. What does the underlined word “recurred” mean in Paragraph 4?A. appearB. performC. attractD. serve3. What is the best title of the passage?A. A well-received TV play.B. An actor loved by the audience.C. A controversial charging policy.D. A TV play worthy of money.正确率：/3 自我赞赏/反思: ______ ______ ____________ ______ ______________词组积累1. pay an extra fee2. ahead of schedule3. streaming platforms4. in advance5. as opposed to6. long -term interests7. claim to do8. value -added services9. violate the law 10. in the third quarter 转换词汇1. She remained bitterly ____（oppose ）to the idea of moving abroad. 她仍然强烈反对移居国外。

2020年9月英语六级答案解析听力答案【Section A】Conversation One1.Why does the woman say she can be so energetic?A) She can devote all her life to pursuing her passion.2.What has the woman been engaged in?A) Science education and scientific research.3.What does the woman say about the benefit teaching brings to her?B) A better understanding of a subject.4.How does the woman say new scientific breakthroughs can be made possible?D) By making full use of the existing data.Conversation Two5.What do both speakers think of dreams?C) They have no special meanings.6.Why didn't the woman's grandmother take her scheduled flight?D) She dreamed of a plane crash.7.What does the woman say about people's emotions?A) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking.8.What did psychologist Sigmund Freud say about adults' dreams?B) They reflect their complicated emotions.【Section B】Passage One9. What did scientists first use to discover Lake Vostok in the 1970s?B) Radio waves.10. What do scientists think about Lake Vostok?C) It may have micro-organisms living in it.11. What do the scientists hope their discoveries will do?C) Shed light on possible in outer space.Passage Two12. Why did James Copeland want to study the American Indian tribe Tarahumara?A) He found there had been little research on their language.13. How did Gonzalez help James Copeland?D) He acted as an intermediary between Copeland and the villagers.14. What does the speaker say about James Copeland's trip to the Tarahumaras' village?B) Laborious.15. What impresses James Copeland about the Tarahumara's tribe?A) Their sense of sharing and caring.【Section C】Recording One16. What usually happens when people are accused of being radical?A) They tend to be silenced into submission.17. What is the speaker's definition of a radical?D) One who rebels against the existing social order.18. What does the speaker think of most radicals in the American history?C) They served as a driving force for progress.Recording Two19. What does the speakers say about us as human beings?B) It is impossible for us to be immune from outside influence.20. What does the speaker say Fred should do first to improve his quality of life?D) Recognize the negative impact of his coworkers.21. What does the speaker say about psychiatrists?A) They are quite susceptible to suicide.Recording Three22. What does the speaker say about the American dollar bill?B) Few people can describe it precisely.23. What does the speaker say about the exact composition of the American dollar bill?C) It is a well-protected government secret.24. Why did the new American government mint only coins for common currency?A) People had little faith in paper money.25. What have generations of American politicians argued for?C) A gold standard for American currency.选词填空第一套26.L.realms28 H.mastering29.B.fatigue30.E.hospitalized31.J.obsessed32 beled33 N.ruin34.K.potential35.A.contrary第二套26.D.hierarc27.H.logistical28.E.insight29.M saturated30.L rarely31.O.undoubtedly33.A.bond34.1.magically35.K.patterns信息匹配第一套How Telemedicine Is Transforming Healthcare36.D 段落第一句 None of this is to say that telemedicine37.H 段落第一句 Many health plans and employers have rushed38.E 段落第句What's more.for all the rapid growth39.B.段落第一句 Doctors are linking up with40.K 段落第一句 Who pays for the services?41.O 段落第一句 To date，17 states have joined42.G 段落第一句 Do patients trade quality for convenience?43.F 段落第一句 Some critics also question whether44.l 段落第一句 But critics worry that such45.N 段落第一句 Is the state-by-state regulatory system第二套Six Potential Brain Benefits of Bilingual Education36 H 段落第一句 Do these same advantages benefit a child who begins learning a second language in kindergarten in stead of as a baby?37.C 段落第一句 Traditional programs for English-anguage learners38.J 段落第一句 About10 percent of students in the Port land39.D 段落第一句 The trend flies in the face of some of the culture wars of two decades ago，40.M 段落第一句 American public school classrooms as a whole are becoming more segregated by race and class Du-al-language programs can be an exception.41.E 段落第一句 Some of the insistence on English-first was founded on research produced decades ago42.B 段落第一句 Again and again，researchers have found，bilingualism is an experience that shapes our brain for life43.P 段落第一句 A review of studies published last year found that cognitive advantages failed to appear in 83 per-cent of published studies，44.G 段落第一句 People who speak two languages often outperform monolinguals on general measures of executive function45.N 段落第一句 Several of the researchers also pointed out that，仔细阅读第一套46-50(sleeplessness)46.c They are deeply impressed by danielle Steels dailyWork schedule47.A She could serve as an example of industriousness48.A They are questionable49.C It may symbolise one's importance and success50.B The general public should not be encouraged tofollow it.51-55(Organic farming)51.B Organic farming may be exploited to solve the globalfood problem52.D It is not that productive53.C Inequality in food distribution54.B It is not conducive to sustainable development55.D Organic farming does long-term good to the ecosys-tem第二套46-50(Public health)46.B People disagree as to who should do what.47.AGovernments have a role to play.48.B They have not come up with anything more constructive49.D To justify government intervention in solving theobesity problem50.C When individuals have the incentive to act according-ly.51-55(The Coral Sea proposal)51.A It is exceptionally rich in marine life52.D Complete the series of marine reserves around its coast53.A The government has not done enough for marine protection54.D It is a tremendous joint effort to protect the range of marine habitats55.C It will protect regions that actually require little pro-tection翻译第一套《水浒传》(Water Margin是中国文学四大经典小说之一。

In 1957 a doctor in Singapore noticed that hospitals were treating an unusual number of influenzalike cases. Influenza is sometimes called “flu”or a “bad cold”. He took samples from the throats of patients in his hospital and was able to find the virus（病毒）of this influenza. There are three main types of influenza virus. The most important of these are types A and B, each of them having several sub-groups（亚群）. At the hospital the doctor recognized that the outbreak was because of a virus group A, but he did not know the sub-group. He reported the outbreak to the World Health Organization in Geneva. W. H. O. published the important news together with reports of the same kind of outbreak in Hong Kong, where about 15％～20％of the population had become ill.As soon as the London doctors received the package of throat samples, they began to test them. They found that they could reproduce themselves at a very high speed. Continuing their careful tests, the doctor checked the effect of medicine used against all the known sub-groups of type A virus. On this virus, none of them was of any use.Having separated the virus, the two doctors now made tests on some selected seleceted animals. In a short time the usual signs of the disease appeared. These experiments showed that the new virus spread easily, but that it was not a killer. Scientists, like the general public, called it simply “Asian flu”.小题1: The Asian flu mentioned in the passage ____. [ ]A．had something to do with a virus group BB．was reported to W. H. O in Geneva by a doctor in Hong KongC．broke out not only in Singapore but also in Hong KongD．was taken from the throats of the patients in a hospital in Singapore小题2:London doctors considered ____. [ ]A．Asian flu as a bad coldB．there were three main types of influenzaC．it was necessary to test the other groups of virus besides group AD．the influenza called “Asian flu”a new one小题3:The Singapore doctor helped the world by ____. [ ]A．making those with Asian flu well againB．killing the virus that caused Asian fluC．finding the sub-group of the virusD．reporting the outbreak of Geneva小题4: The Asian flu virus ____. [ ]A．was a killerB．was very weakC．could reproduce very quicklyD．died very fast答案解析小题1:C—1—小题2:D小题3:D小题4:C小题1:本文第一段介绍新加坡一位医生注意到医院在治疗流行性感冒数目很大的病例, 第二段交代：世界卫生组织将这一消息连同来自香港出现的同类感冒传播的报告同时公布。

全球最大自贸区诞生，谈了8年的RCEP对我有哪些好处？2020.11.19肖云照难度：CSE8课程导读最近，中国和东南亚多国、澳大利亚、韩国、日本等14个亚太地区国家达成了贸易协定，简称RCEP。

在贸易战的背景下，这一据称是全球最大规模的贸易协定覆盖了22亿人，协定签署后，成员国之间的部分进出口商品就可以免税了，大家海淘、旅行也可以享受到更低的价格。

RCEP会有哪些更深远的影响？我们这些普通人又将如何从中获益？一起来听今天的讲解。

英文原文China-Led Trade Pact Is Signed, in Challenge to U.S.中国主导签署贸易协定，美国国际地位受挑战By Keith Bradsher and Ana SwansonP1:After eight years of talks, China and 14 other nations from Japan to New Zealand to Myanmar on Sunday formally signed one of the world’s largest regional free trade agreements, a pact shaped by Beijing partly as a counterweight to American influence in the region.经过八年的谈判，中国与日本、新西兰、缅甸等14个国家于周日正式签署了世界上规模最大的区域自由贸易协议，该协议由中国主导，在一定程度上是为了平衡美国在亚太地区的影响力。

(Burma--- a country in Southeast ASIA, whose official name is Myanmar.After 8 years of negotiations, China and other 14 countries including Japan, New Zealand and Myanmar on Sunday formally signed largest-ever regional free trade pact cross the world, a pact led by China partly to balance America’s influence in Asia-Pacific region to some degree.词汇：pact agreement a counterweight shape lead )P2:The agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or R.C.E.P., is limited in scop e. Still, it carries considerable symbolic heft. The pact covers more of humanity — 2.2 billion peop le — than any previous regional free trade agreement and could help further cement China’s ima ge as the dominant economic power in its neighborhood.这个名为《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership，简称RCEP）的协议涉及的范围有限。

高中英语外刊阅读语法填空December 191Mount Semeru Volcano rescue efforts underway塞梅鲁火山喷发救援行动At least 13 people were killed 1 ____ hundreds displaced after Mount Semeru, on the Indonesian island of Java, erupted, 2 _______ (send) hot clouds and volcanic ash toward nearby villages. Houses in the area were blanketed by debris in Saturday’s eruption. Dozens of people 3 _____ (report) injured.The government sent rescue teams and heavy machinery to clear roads. 4 ________ (village) fled from the area, heading out over muddy roads by motorbike. Many took refuge in schools and mosques.On Sunday, the government said the flow of hot gas clouds had stopped amid rain, but urged caution, saying breathing 5 ___ polluted air 6 ____ (be) dangerous, 7________ (especial) to vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.Volcanic eruptions are a regular occurrence in Indonesia, 8______ has 127 active volcanoes, 9____ most in the world. In recent years improved monitoring 10_______ (limit) casualties (伤亡人员), though deaths still occur.keys:1 and2 sending3 were reported4 Villagers5 in6 was7 especially8 which9 the 10 has limited2 Trump voters far more likely to die of Covid特朗普支持者更有可能死于新冠？Americans in areas that voted 1 ___ President Trump are almost three times more likely to die of Covid-19 2 ____ those in counties that 3_________ (support) Joe Biden, an analysis has found. In the most strongly pro-Trump areas therewas an almost sixfold difference in pandemic mortality with the most pro-Biden areas, according to National Public Radio (NPR).NPR’s analysis of Covid-19 in 3,011 US counties since May, 4 _____ vaccines became widely available, found that the higher the vote share for Trump, the 5 _____ (low) the vaccination rate, even when allowing for age. The vast 6 _______ (major) of Covid-19 deaths since May, about 150,000, have been among the unvaccinated.“Misinformation appears to be a major factor in the lagging vaccination rates,” NPR concluded, 7 _______ (quote) polling by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which showed that Republicans were far more likely 8________ (believe) false statements about Covid-19 and vaccines.The seven-day average of new 9 _____ (case) in the US is back above 120,000 for 10 ___ first time in two months.keys:1 for2 than3 supported4 when5 lower6majority 7 quoting 8 to believe 9 cases 10 the3 Chinese astronauts` lecture from space draws millions of viewers 太空课堂吸引百万观众Chinese astronauts aboard the country’s Tiangong space station 1_______ (open) a science lecture on Thursday afternoon as they traveled with the gigantic spacecraft orbiting the Earth at 2___ altitude of about 400 kilometers. Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu greeted students, teachers and other participants as the lecture began at 3:40 pm. They then showed viewers 3____ they live and work inside the space station.The astronauts carried 4____ experiments 5_________ (display) interesting physical phenomena in space. Before the end of the livestreamed activity, they answered 6_________ (question) from students.Millions of primary and middle school students across China watched the 60-minute televised event 7 ______ (host) by the China Manned Space Agency, the Ministry of Educationand other government departments.More lectures will be held based 8 ___ the country's manned spaceflights 9____ will also be presented by Chinese astronauts, the manned space agency said, 10_______ (add) that such activities are intended to spread knowledge about manned spaceflights and spark enthusiasm for science among young people.keys:1 opened2 an3 how4 out5 to display6 questions7 hosted8 on9 and 10 adding。