2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇

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年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解四篇Passage 1 疫情使“食物银行”面临危机Skyrocketing unemployment due to the coronavirus(新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病) has been forcing a growing number of Americans to turn to charitable services for assistance as food insecurity among families with children grows. New York City Mission Society(NYCMS) has been serving the city’s most underserved(缺少关爱的) children since 1812. Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children it serves and delivering them during the pandemic.“I can't tell you how desperately these food baskets are needed...In the New York tri-state area, we have a very serious situation because so many residents live at or below the pover ty level,” Shafiroff, a member of NYCMS, told Fox News. “The food bank across the area are very helpful...but the supply and the demand are not working the way they should right now. There is massive demand all over the country --39 million Americans out o f work, and this translates into no food on the table.”Shafiroff noted that a major issue during the pandemic has been getting food to the food banks, especially amid the shutdown of multiple meat processing plants across the country. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(食品药品管理局) has even temporarily loosened its food labeling policies during the coronavirus pandemic and give producers more flexibility amid food shortages.According to a Brookings analysis, almost 35 percent of households with children said they did not have sufficient food, that's 14 percent higher than during the recession. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Shafiroff is encouraging those who can afford it to make donations to their local food bank. “I know my husband and I recently donated 10,000 meals to Heart of the Hamptons, which is a food bank in the Hamptons, because we feel so strongly about providing food and being part of th e solution,” said Shafiroff. "And of course, 10,000 meals really doesn't mean much when you look at a country with 39 million people out of work, but if we all work tog ether, I believe we can solve this problem.”1 What did New York City Mission Society do to the children ?A Helped children grow happily.B Treated children with coronavirus.C Provided children with food.D Gave children baskets of books.2 What did government do to solve food shortages ?A Gave more food to food banks and Americans who were out of work.B Relaxed policies to enable food production more flexible.C Issued policies to meet the food demand.D Helped Americans to find jobs amid pandemic.3 What does Shafiroff appeal people to do in last paragraph ?A To make donations if people have food or money.B Create more job chances for people.C Work together to fight against the pandemic.D Look after people who are suffering the virus.Passage 2 疫情中的“拥抱帘”创意Sometimes you just want a hug from your grandma. A little girl from Riverside, Calif., wanted to hug her grandparents, but couldn’t because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced the family members to keep their distance from each other. Getting creative, 10-year-old Paige created a “hug curtain” using a shower curtain, plastic bags, disposable plates and a hot glue gun. Mom Lindsay Okray, who works as a nurse, supervised the set-up. On Facebook, the proud mom praised about Paige’s idea, which was then set up outside of the grandparents’ front door at home.“Paige saw a video of someone who made this type of ‘blanket’ to hug their family. She put together a list and she designed it so she could hug nana and papa.. this girl is so amazing, and w e were so happy to be able to hug them!!” Lindsay wrote on Facebook, along with photos and video of the girl using the “hug curtain.”In the photos and video of the curtain, the grandparents are seen taking turns giving Paige big hugs. “It might be wet from the Lysol(杀菌剂) wipe,” Lindsay can be heard off-camera saying, once the grandparents open the door. “Oh my God, I love you,” Grandma says, while excitedly embracing her granddaughter. “How cool is this?” she adds. Those on Facebook were equally pleased wi th the creation and praised Paige’s design. “God bless you sweetie. You are a wonderful granddaughter. And very smart,” one person commented. “So cute,” another wrote.“So great!” one person commented, while another simply wrote “Awesome!”Though the “hug” curtain is a sweet gesture, make sure you continue to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus by practicing proper hygiene(卫生) like washing your hands, wearing a face mask outside, and maintaining a safe social distancing of 6 feet from others, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Why did Paige create the “hug curtain” ?A To make use of extra plastic bags.B To give her grandparents hugs.C To post photos and videos on Facebook.D To show her creative talent.2 What is true about the “hug curtain” ?A It was firstly created by Paige.B It was made by Paige’s mother.C It was supposed to be worn.D It was partly made of plastic bags.3 What is the attitude of people on Facebook toward the “hug curtain”?A ComplimentaryB WorriedC UnconcernedD Annoyed4 What is the purpose of the last paragraph ?A Praise the hug curtain one more time.B Remind people to take protective measures.C Show people how to protect themselves.D Tell people how to fight against coronavirus.Passage 3 机器翻译比人工翻译好吗？For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily at a delicious empanada(肉馅卷饼). The sign read 'queso y tocino'. Because I knew some essential Spanish vocabulary, I knew that 'queso' was cheese. But 'tocino'? I typed it into my smartphone translation app. What came back? 'Tocino'. I later learned that means 'bacon' in the local language. Computer-assisted translation is popular. Google Translate, for example, is used by more than 500 million people. But while convenient and easy to use, they are hardly perfect. Now, dropping the odd expression now and again is hardly important on an informal conversational level –as might happen to a tourist on holiday. But in more formal circumstances, such as a medical or legal discussion, the wrong expression can be disastrous. So, can a computer translator ever equal a human?The technology has come a long way. These days, people can wear a 'translation earpiece'. These pick up the foreign terms and translate it directly to the wearer. Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of US start-up Waverly Labs, a producer of one such earpiece, says they work by 'combining a network of algorithms(演算) and speech-recognition technology'. But they have limitations. Firstly, there's a delay while the phrase is translated. How long often depends on the connection strength. Secondly, they aren't able to communicate human emotion well. Human conversation is more sensitive than just the words used. It has tone, attitude, for example. "If you want to create a relationship…you need a human translator to make it sound natural," Zoey Cooper, brand and content director at Wordbank, a global marketing and translation agency, told the BBC.So, while many professional translators do use computer-assisted translation tools to help them with the repetitive nature of translation, context is important. It might work well for a survey or instruction manual, but for important human-to-human speech, and for the time being at least, better to use a translator, or your message might get mistaken or lost in translation.1 What did the author want to buy in Colombia?A some baconB a cheese hamburgerC a cheese and bacon empanadaD a smartphone2 When can a computer-assisted translation error be a big problem?A When a tourist is visiting.B When two doctors are having discussionC When two kids are having fun.D When we are reading a foreign magazine.3 How do translation earpieces work?A They calculate and recognize speech.B They search on the internet.C Humans do the translations behind them.D They translate by using smartphones.4 What are the disadvantages of translation earpieces?A They will show the results at once.B They are quite expensive.C They don’t need high technology.D They can’t express feelings.Passage 4 残疾女孩的创业路When Liu Yanzhi was a teenager, she would secretly apply her mother's lipstick and go out onto the streets in her wheelchair with her younger sister. However, many passersby gave her contemptuous looks, saying that it was silly for a disabled person to wear makeup. Her sister was often embarrassed and asked Liu not to do it. "I was quite angry," said Liu, who has been unable to walk since she contracted a fever when she was 8 months old. "Which law says disabled women can't wear makeup? Every woman has the right to pursue beauty. Wearing makeup makes women like me confident."At age 25, Liu－then a single mother with a baby daughter－used an interest-free loan arranged by the local government to open a beauty salon in her home county in Anhui province. Now, the 31-year-old owns a factory that produces her own brand of cosmetics. Her success did not come easy, though. In 2009, Liu took the gaokao, the annual college entry exam, and won a place at a vocational school(职业学校) in Hefei, Anhui's capital. After touring the campus, she declined the offer. Without her parents, the lack of accessiblefacilities would make her journey between the dormitory and teaching building an real challenge every day. "I lay in bed for three days thinking about what I should do," Liu said. "I dared not cry, because I could see how heartbroken my mother was." Instead, she sold ice cream, tended jewelry stalls and distributed leaflets. Whenever possible, she spoke with other retailers, looking for ways to achieve financial independence. Then, she worked in a local beauty salon for a couple of years. She earned a low wage, but discovered her career, learning massage techniques and how to apply makeup. She also became a qualified beautician and dietitian.In 2012, she obtained a 50,000 yuan ($7,000) loan, rented a street-front shop and opened a beauty salon. In the first two years, the salon lost money. Liu's mother asked her to give up, but she brushed concerns aside and traveled around the country to attend training sessions run by noted beauticians.1 What does the underlined word “contemptuous” probably mean in paragraph 1 ?A admirableB not caringC confusedD not respectful2 Why did Liu declined the offer of a vocational school ?A Because the journey to Anhui’s capital was long and hard.B Because her parents told her to refuse the offer.C Because the daily life on campus was challenging to her.D Because she thought the study was full of challenges.3 How can you describe Liu according to paragraph 3 ?A optimistic and hard-workingB considerate and beautifulC fortunate and strongD clever and thoughtful4 What will be talked about in the following paragraph ?A Liu traveled around the country.B Liu finally made it after training.C Liu went back to school for study.D Liu closed her beauty salon.passage 1 答案：1. C. 根据第一段最后一句，Recently, it has been making food and utility baskets for the children itserves and delivering them during the pandemic，最近，它一直在儿童制作食品和公用设施篮子，并在疫情期间运送这些篮子。

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。

疫情相关高考时文阅读四篇 {15 题}A. 新冠病毒和血型；B. 能检测新冠病毒的口罩；C. 疫情期间万事皆可云；D. 2020 全球首个公共交通免费的国家AA 血型的人比 O 血型的人更容易感染新冠病毒People with Type A blood are significantly more likely to catch coronavirus than those with Type O, Chinese academics have found.The study in Wuhan also found those with Type A blood are more likely to die from COVID-19. In the general population Type O blood (34%) is more common than A (32%). However, among COVID-19 patients, people with Type O accounted for just 25%, whereas Type A made up 41%.People with Type O blood made up a quarter (25%) of deaths in the research. Normally, Type O people make up 32 percent of people in Wuhan.The controversial correlation has yet to be scrutinised by other academics in peer review and the researchers are unable to explain why infection varies by blood type.Researchers in China assessed 2,173 people who had been diagnosed with thecoronavirus, including 206 people who died after contracting the virus, from three hospitals in Hubei.Academics compared the data of the infected Wuhan patients with 3,694 non-infected people in the same region. Of the 206 patients in the study who died, 85 had type A blood, equivalent to 41 percent of all deaths.In the healthy Wuhan population, a city of 11 million people, 34 percent of people are type A. People with Type A blood are significantly more likely to catch coronavirus than those with Type O, Chinese academics have found.1 Which is the right percentage of people with type O blood in the general population?3 Which statement is wrong according to the passage?A. Blood group O has a lower risk of death compared with non-O groups.B. Blood group A has a higher risk of death compared with non-A groups.C. People of blood group A might need more careful protection to avoid the possibility of infection.D. People of Blood group O should be more careful to protect himself from being infected than those with type A blood.BA. 34%B.32%2 According to the study in Wuhan, whichCOVID-19? C. 25% D. 41% group of people are more likely to infect A. People with type O blood.C. People with type AB blood. B. People with type A blood.D. People with type B blood.英国科学家研发检测新冠病毒口罩Researchers hope to trial low-cost face masks that can detect whether someone has infectious coronavirus before they display any symptoms.Experts at the University of Leicester said if successful, the method could simplify large-scale screening for the virus and curb the spread of Covid-19.The sampling masks will be adapted using 3D printed strips and can trap exhaled microbes in a 30-minute period. About 80,000 people so far have been infected with the disease worldwide.Scientists claim the adapted masks could allow large groups to be checked at once, which could help curb the spread of the virus and avoid long stays in quarantine.Mike Barer, professor of clinical microbiology at the university, said: "Coronavirus is spread from the mouth, throat and respiration system of infected individuals. This new approach is exciting because it could help us determine whether a person is infectious or not, even before symptoms of the virus have appeared. "Measuring how much of the virus is breathed out by using the mask sampling approach will allow us to compare levels of the virus exhaled by different individuals, and could help us focus control efforts on preventing spread." "The mask can easily be processed in any standard virus diagnostic laboratory," he added.Adapted masks have previously been successfully used to screen patients for tuberculosis, researchers said.Initially the sampling masks will be tested on patients with other respiratory infections and the results will then be compared to throat swab results.If that trial validates the new approach, researchers will then move on to using the masks in trials with the new coronavirus. It is expected to take between two to three months to reach this stage.The university said if the sampling masks were manufactured on an "industrial scale" they could potentially cost "pennies".4. What do the scientists hope to do in order to curb the spread of COVID-19?A. They hope to find a new kind of face mask made of special material.B. They hope to test the adapted masks to help curb the spread of the virus.C. They hope to compare the adapted masks with the sampling masks.D. They hope to use the adapted masks to screen patients for all other disease.5. What can we learn from what Mike Barer professor a clinical microbiology at the university said?A. The masks can be easily made in any lab.B. The masks have already been successfully used to curb the spread of COVID-19.C. The masks could help us determine whether a person is infected or not before symptoms of the virus have appeared.D. The sampling masks will be tested on patients infected by COVID-19 at the very beginning.6. How long will it take to move the new approach on to masks in trials to curb the spread of COVID-19?A. At least a year.B. Between two or three months.C. Only one month.D. More than half a year.7. From the last paragraph,we know that ___ .A. The sampling masks could be very expensive.B. The sampling masks could be very cheap.C. The sampling masks could be in short.D. The sampling masks could cost a penny.C疫情期间万事皆可云Gyms across China have been forced to close amid fears that they could help spread the virus. A number of gyms have started classes online so their customers can keep fit from home.Lauren Hogan, General Manager for F45 in Shanghai, told the BBC that her gyms are offering workout sessions on WeChat, a popular messaging app in China."Every day my trainers have created a circuit-based workout depending on our programming. They've created a sheet of exercises and they are recording videos, but having fun with it too."Ms Hogan said there are groups in WeChat for customers where they can write in and tell other people they have completed the day's exercise. She said the videos have helped people talk and know that there is a resource for them, and customers have been appreciative."We've had personal thank you messages and also messages in the group chats. People are happy and grateful that we're taking the time to do it and show that we care."Other chains are following suit including Gravity Plus in Beijing. Aside from running online classes, it has also rented out gym equipment as an extra way of bringing in income, Reuters news agency reports.With nightclubs closed and music events cancelled for the foreseeable future, a number of DJs and clubs in China are turning to "cloud clubbing". Cloud clubbing is where people can watch live DJ sets and send in messages to give them the feeling that they're in a club. The cloud clubbing events usually take place on apps such as Douyin.TAXX Shanghai is one club that has taken advantage on the demand for "cloud clubbing sessions".Ruan Liangliang, manager of TAXX Shanghai told Sixth Tone: "Recently many of our friends and customers have said they are bored with their indoor lives. So we planned a live broadcast to share pleasant music and ease their anxiety."He told the website he was surprised at the positive feedback from those who took part. However despite earning about $104,000 in tips, he says it is not enough to cover the rent. Strawberry Music Festival, an indie music festival that has been hosted in several Chinese cities, put on its own indoor music festival named "Hi, I am also at home".The festival was held for five days and featured shows from many musical acts. The shows were pre-recorded, however viewers were able to discuss the music together in the comments section as if they were watching a show together.8. Which is not mentioned in the passage?A. Many gyms start classes online.B. Schools start classes online.C. Night class turn to cloud clubbing.D. Strawberry music festival put on its indoor festival.9. In order to bring in more income, what else does the gyms do apart from classes online?A. They do more advertisements.B. They rent out the equipment.C. They start new courses.D. They provide one to one instruction.10. What is TAX X Shanghai?A. A gym. B .A nightclub. C. A bookstore. D. A website11. Why is feedback positive when people take part in the cloud clubbing?A. Because they can watch live DJ sets and send messages as if they were in a club.B. Because they like to stay home to watch the show.C. Because they are the friends of the boss.D. Because they can see their favorite singers.D卢森堡成为全球首个公共交通免费国家With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries -- yet it suffers from major traffic jams.But that could be about to change. As of March 1, 2020 all public transport -- trains, trams and buses -- in the country is now free.The government hopes the move will alleviate heavy congestion and bring environmental benefits, according to Dany Frank, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.Landlocked Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in Europe, with the highest per capita GDP in the European Union.Taking up 2,586 square kilometers, Luxembourg is roughly the size of Rhode Island. From the capital of Luxembourg City, Belgium, France and Germany can all be reached by car in half an hour.High housing costs, especially in Luxembourg City, mean more than 180,000 of its workforce commute from those neighboring countries every day."Luxembourg is a very attractive place for jobs," explains Geoffrey Caruso, a professor at the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research specializing in land use and transportation.But its "booming economy" and high concentration of jobs have led to congestion issues, he says.In 2016, Luxembourg had 662 cars per 1,000 people, and driving is a "primary means of transportation" for commuters, according to a 2017 report by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure.That year, drivers in Luxembourg City spent an average of 33 hours in traffic jams. It fared worse than European cities Copenhagen and Helsinki, which have comparable population sizes to all of Luxembourg -- yet drivers in both only spent an average of 24 hours in traffic.The government is putting up the cost of making it free, Frank says. "The country at this very moment is in really good shape. We, the government, want the people to benefit from the good economy."Caruso is concerned that making transport free may unintentionally deter people who would normally walk or cycle in urban areas. "Rather than walking 500 meters, you see a bus coming and you say, 'I (can) get on and travel 500 meters because it's free,'" he says.He adds, however, that the new scheme can signal important changes ahead when it comes to Luxembourg's reliance on driving.12. From the passage, we know that___.A. Many people in Luxembourg don't drive to work.B. Many people in Luxembourg go to work by taxi.C. People in Luxembourg don't have to pay when they take public transport after March 1 2020.D. People in Luxembourg don't have to pay when they take taxis.13. Which is not the reason why the government offer free public transport?A. The country is in really good shape.B. The government want the people to benefit from the good economy.C. The traffic jam is heavy.D. The government want to attract more tourists.14. W hat is Caruso concerned when the public transport is free?A. The bus will be crowded because of the free charge.B. No one will walk or cycle.C. No one will drive to work.D. Rather than walking or cycling people will take the bus because it is free.15. What does the word "landlocked" mean in paragraph four?A. Surrounded entirely or almost entirely by population.B. Surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land.C. Land connected with a lock.D Land with a lock shapeKeys: (1-5.ABDBC 6-10.BBBBB 11-15. ACDDB )。

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 Un ited States is "neck-and-neck" with Chi na in the race to develop an effective coro navirus（新冠病毒）vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wedn esday. "There are 70 vacc ines in differe nt stages of developme nt," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We re sort of n eck-a nd-n eck with Chi na -- 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 sig nifica nt adva ntage becausethey 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 con cluded that the search for a vacci ne was "moving alon g," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatme nt becomes widely available.Earlier Wedn esday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the gover nmen t's top in fectious-disease expert and a member of Preside nt Trump's coro navirus task force, touted the drug remdesivi瑞德西韦）for its "clear-cut sig ni fica nt 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 in creases recovery but also, this is an IV（静脉注射）medicati on, 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 authorizati on from the Food and Drug Admi nistrati on "as early as this eve ning ”.1 What does the underlined word heck-and-neck' mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be en emies2 What is American'challenge according to Makarysstatement ?4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coron avirus vacc ines.B Remdesivir can be the treatme nt for coron avirus vacci nes.C Remdesivir n eed the regulatory approval.D Coron avirus vacci nes should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shan ghai Disn eyla nd to reope n after shutt ing dow nMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coron avirus （新冠病毒）pan demic （大 流行病）,many people are look ing to see how bus in esseswill return after closing down. It ' s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see howDibeey parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening tothe public on Mon day. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China the coron avirus. Since the n, the outbreak has become a pan demic and Disney parks across theworld have also bee n limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “Wecnow how much our guests have been looking forward to retur ning to Shan ghai Disn eyla nd, and our cast is excited to beg in welco ming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disn eyla nd as magical and memorable as ever. ”Whe n the park reope ns, guests will be required to purchase admissi on tickets valid for certa in 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 scree ning and require guests to wear masks in the park, except whe n eati ng.1 What does the underlined word curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A Use vacci nes to save more people.C Develop effective vacci nes before Chi na does.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B C It has bee n used as a coron avirus treatme nt. D B Give patie nts more vacci nes for treatme nt. D Work with China to develop vacci nes. People cantpurchase it easily in drug stores. It has a significant effect in treating coronavirus. curb the'sprA stopB en courageC con trolD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shan ghai Disn eyla nd closed before the pan demic of the coron avirus.B Only Shan ghai Disn eyla nd shut its door duri ng the pan demic.C Shan ghai Disn eyla nd will be reope n because the pan demic is en ded.D China has curbed the spread of the coron avirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens A It won 'be as en terta ining 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 ' top restaura nts areleav ing the bus in ess to work for billio naires after losi ng their jobs to the coron avirus 新冠病毒）,the New York Post has lear ned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurantsincluding Jean-Georges,Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Taver n are being poached 挖走）by tale nt age nts and eve n real estate brokers房地产经纪人）to work for wealthy families since the coron avirus shutdow ns have weake ned the restaura nt in dustry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they ' re gettaagesbld about the latest can didate. “I received a calout of the blue ask ing if we wan ted to hire a top chef who had worked for JeanGeorges, ” 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. “ Iwas laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn' t possible to stay, no matter howmuch the chef wan ted to keep us. I can ' t sta nd not work in g. I miss beir the kitche n, ” said Ian Ten zer-ye29old former sous chef（副厨）at three-star Michelin restaura nt Eleve n Madis on Park, n amed the world ' s best restaura nt in 20drking as a rpvate chef has always bee n a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it ' as good choice econo mically and professi on ally,” he added.In deed, chefs who choose to work in private homes sta nd to get a 20 perce nt to 30 perce nt pay raise, as well as other perks （补贴）including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurantscan earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000work ing at a restaura nt. One drawback is that you n ever know what kind of family you ll get, chefSome families are lovely, adve nturous and curious, ” but othheappDsiieeq They can berudesaid one chef whe and “ eve n physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,unn amed. “ Money can be a very corrupt ing in flue nee. ”1 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 did'nt 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 'ress t oapurantsD 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 don ate them to hospitals in un derserved缺医少药的）com mun ities where the n eed is most serious."It 's a heartbreaksincgene," 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 saidH'esllec r,ushing."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. The groupexplained how the donated iPads could also benefit hospital staff with limited personal protective equipment, suchas masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside ofthe 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 C-OoVnlIyDsite, 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 desks that they don 't use anymsaoirdeI,"an Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I 've dhaevery makeand 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 .oHf aonwyeivPeard, we are nowhere nearmeeting 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.The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Can berra, was env eloped in a smoky haze Sun day 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 'usmmerwildfires, fed by drought and the coun try's hottest and driest year on record, has also bee n catastrophi c 灭 性的)for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney Un iversity ecologist Chris Dickma n told the Sydney Morni ng Herald.Un der such extreme con diti ons, the fires have bee n gen erati ng eno ugh heat to create their own weather systems, in clud ing fire-ge nerated thu nderstorms and fire torn adoes. Thousa nds 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 Sun day there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncon trolled.On Saturday, Prime Min ister Scott Morris on announ ced that, for the first time in Australia n history, 3,000 army, n avy and air force reservists 后备军人)will battle aga inst the fires. He also committed $14 millio n to hiri ng fire-fighti ng aircraft from overseas. On Sun day, 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 bur n out of con trol, threate ning to wipe out rural tow nships and caus ing almost in calculable damage to property and wildlife. 1 What does the underlined phrasefed by” mean ?A get food from some oneB be stre ngthe ned by someth ingC be destroyed by somethi ngD un der con trol of someth ing2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires gen erated thu nderstorms and torn adoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires gen erated eno ugh heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to cha nge.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?Passage 5澳大利亚森林大火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 w'il s dfires was under controlpassage 1 答案:1. C.根据第一段中,The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effectivecoronavirusvaccine 中的race一词，及最后一句we resort of neck-and-neck with Chi na -- 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。

2020全国高考英语汇编阅读之新闻报告类类一（2020大纲卷）BSince the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment （环境）. “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Ande rson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the mov ement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day. According to US government reports, emissions（排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of “Green thinking ” has become part of practices . Great improvement has been achieved .In 1988 there were only 600 recycling（回收利用）programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600 .Advanced lights ,motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution .Twenty –five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment .Today , it’s hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not have such a kind of program .” Until we do that, nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson.60. According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day61. Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A. The grass –roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors62.. What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?A. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.63. What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?A. EducationB. PlanningC. Green livingD. CO reduction【考点】考察新闻报道类阅读【文章大意】作者在本文中把现在的美国环境问题和以前的环境问题进行了比较，尤其是几项数据的对比。

Dancing to heal the body“空中课堂”舞动“云上芭蕾”。

On a recent Thursday morning, at home and facing a tiny camera, Orlando Ballet dancer Adam Boreland practices in quarantine (隔离), while his students watch his moves.Boreland’s online ballet class is one aspect of the partnership between the Orange County school district and major Central Florida arts organizations. It is a partnership that has taken new directions ever since the coronavirus shut down local schools.Other “distance learning” arts instruction comes from Orlando Repertory Theatre, Opera Orlando, Orlando Museum of Art and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.The Repertory Theatre designs workshops for theater students, such as how to design sets at home, and then reviews the results. The Philharmonic’s musicians are providing individual instrument lessons to students in low-income areas, while theopera company is leading master classes (大师讲堂) for choral students and teaching performance tips. The art museum creates educational programming for both elementary and secondary students.Across the district, roughly 5,900 students study dance in about 25 programs, according to Scott Evans, director of the school district’s fine arts curriculum. The goal is to let as many as possible attend an Orlando Ballet class.Boreland’s class includes students from Apopka, Freedom, University, Wekiva and Windermere High, as well as Timber Creek. “We’re stuck inside. You really want to emote and heal the body through dance,” Boreland tells them.He also gives online dance feedback. “Keep the foot connected to the floor,” he says. “Don’t change the hips; save it for hip-hop class.”Sophomore Alessandra Lozzi, a two-year member of the Timber Creek dance team, appreciates the chance to “soak up (吸收) information” from Boreland. “His technique, his passion for dancing ... I love it,” she said.The instruction and interaction help the ballet company with its mission of reaching out to the community, said Orlando Ballet School director Phillip Broomhead.“It’s tremendous (绝妙的) that we are able to collaborate,” he said. “It’s giving the students a glimpse of people living the dream right now.”Boreland’s class ends with students’ thank-you comments flooding the online chat window.Lozzi, who hopes to dance professionally one day, can’t wait for another session. “It’s inspiring,” she said.（选自Reader’s Digest）1. Which of the following art organizations provides lessons for students in poor areas?A. Opera Orlando.B. Orlando Ballet.C. Orlando Repertory Theatre.D. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.2. How does Boreland give ballet lessons during quarantine?A. He gives individual lessons to students online.B. He teaches ballet and gives feedback online.C. He teaches ballet and gives tips on quarantined life.D. He asks students to follow his previously recorded lessons.3. How are Boreland’s online ballet lessons according to the text?A. They help students kill boredom in quarantine.B. More teacher-student interaction is expected.C. They are well received by the students.D. They inspire students to contribute to their community.译文：在最近的一个星期四的早晨，奥兰多芭蕾舞团的舞蹈演员亚当·鲍兰面对着一台微型相机，在隔离区练习隔离，而他的学生们则在观察他的动作。

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(六) Passage1百万森林计划：播种绿色希望，让沙地变成绿洲。

词数369 建议阅读时间6分钟Beating back desertsFour years after graduation fromcollege, Luo Jiajia answered an inner(内在的) calling to lead a moremeaningful life. At that time, Luonoticed that environmental issues werebecoming more serious, but few actionswere being taken to address thesituation. She decided to joinenvironmental protection efforts, so thatfuture generations may also enjoy nature.Now, Luo, 36, works at China Green Foundation (CGF) – an NGO that raises money to promote reforestation (再造林) and mobilizes (动员) participants in environmental protection.It’s also active beyond China’s borders. While working at CGF, Luo served as chair of the Civil Society Organization Panel of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (《联合国防治沙漠化公约》). This allowed her to attend UN meetings.Luo’s main work focuses on the Million Forest project. Started 10 years ago, the goal of the project was to plant 1 million trees to fight against desertification around China’s fourth-largest desert, the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia. The ongoing project has exceeded (超过) its original goal. It has seen more than 100 million trees planted! Luo helps support the project by brainstorming different fundraising (募款) activities and organizing events.The project has brought about many benefits to the local communities. Without the efforts of CGF and the Million Forest project, many locals would have been forced to leave their homes as eco-refugees (生态难民). Luo’s project has also provided jobs to local residents. In addition to being paid for planting trees, locals can also profit from selling fruit they produce. Eco-tourism has also flourished (兴盛) because of these green spaces.Reflecting on Million Forest, Luo had a lot to say. She said she learned a lot from the project. “Nature has its own rhythm and wisdom,” she said. “We should respect it.”Although her project helps with reforestation efforts, the team discovered that it was just as important to change people’s attitudes. Million Forest changed its slogan (口号) to, “Plant a tree in your heart.” Commenting on the change, Luo said, “It’s not possible for you to plant a tree every day, but if you have a tree in your heart then you can take care of the whole environment ... If we make the effort to change the inside, we can change the outside world.”1. What is Luo’s main work at CGF?A. Attending UN meetings as a CGF representative.B. Selecting volunteers to work for CGF.C. Providing support for the Million Forest project.D. Promoting eco-tourism in the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia.2. How has the Million Forest project helped local communities?A. It has provided jobs for eco-refugees.B. It has offered locals a chance to make money.C. It has helped locals sell fruit across the country.D. It has encouraged locals to leave their hometown to work.3. Why did Million Forest change its slogan according to Luo?A. To celebrate achieving its goals.B. To call on people to plant as many trees as they can.C. To show people the importance of reforestation.D. To remind people to have environmental protection in mind.Passage2短文填空[洛杉矶追忆科比]In Los Angeles, everyone is 1 (mourn)Kobe Bryant in their own way.Within hours of his death on the morning of 26th,Jan.,his name was popping up on city buses and commutertrains, in graffiti spray-painted on random walls, and in athousand tributes (吊唁礼物) 2 (leave) outside thedowntown Staples Center, 3 witnessed the peak of his glory as one of basketball’s wonderful greats. City leaders, meanwhile, 4 (light) up public buildings and fountains in purple and gold, the colors of the Lakers, for whom Bryant played all 20 of his professional seasons.As the days pass, it has become clear that this is no ordinary grief. Kobe, as everyone knewhim, was a man who touched an extraordinary number of lives in an extraordinary number of ways.He was 5 advocate for victims of police 6 (violent), but he also donated money to a widows’ and children’s fund for cops killed in the line of duty. He was an African American role model in a city with a 7 (decrease) black population, but he was also adored by Latinos who appreciated his 8 (effort) to learn Spanish and called him “compa”, short for “compadre”, or friend.The foundation he established with his wife, Vanessa, has promoted youth sports, of course — 9 soccer and basketball — and it has also worked to get LA’s soaring population of homeless young African Americans off the streets.“We didn’t just lose a basketball player. This was someone who was becoming a pillar (顶梁柱) of the community beyond athleticism, ” said Isaac Bryan, who directs the Black Policy Project at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It’s hard to find things 10 black people in LA to look up to.”Passage35G时代来临，人工智能让家居生活更加轻松。

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。

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。

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。

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年高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(二十五) Passage1印度尼西亚面具舞独特历史。

Topeng dance(印度尼西亚面具舞) is a type ofstorytelling or drama dance from Indonesiaaccompanied with music. Dancers wear masks andbright costumes that represent characters in the play.Topeng dance appeared in the 15th century. Itoriginated from tribal(部落的)dances held in thehonor of ancestors, where dancers with masks were playing roles of messengers of gods. In the beginning, popular themes of Topeng dance were nature and ancestral spirits. Later themes became wider, including the adventures, important historic moments, etc.Topeng dance is usually performed at odalan, a temple anniversary celebration. It begins with characters not related to the story on the stage, all wearing masks. Then, main characters of noble background wearing masks turn up. Their masks cover their whole faces and they do not talk at all. They express their characters and story only through the dance and movement. All the storytelling is done by characters of servants and ordinary people that wear half-masks that do not cover the mouth so they could talk. They are each telling their view of the story and lead the audience through it. Besides the main, strictly defined story, dancers make jokes and gossip for laughter.Why do performers wear masks when dancing? Masks are the one that define a character. Characters of noble backgrounds wear beautiful white or golden masks. They do not talk all through the performance. Characters of others wear masks of ordinary characters, animals or gods. Strong characters have masks painted in red. Shapes of masks are defined by different local traditions. For example, masks in Central Java are triangular in shape.In the Topeng dance, the whole play is played by four to five actors that play all characters, even the female ones. One actor plays many roles in one play with different masks. An actor can have about 40 Topeng masks that are only his. It is believed that there is a special kind of bond between the actor and his mask that allows him to bring new life to it. It is also believed that when the actor puts his mask on, he is connected to the spirit.（选自Wikipedia）1. The underlined pronoun “They” in paragraph three refers to _________.A. characters of noble backgroundB. characters of servants and ordinary peopleC. the director of the Topeng danceD. some major messengers of gods2. A character of noble background in Topeng dance often wears _________.A. masks that cover half of his face, which enables him to talkB. white or golden masks that cover his whole faceC. red masks with special shapes defined by different local traditionsD. colorful masks featuring ordinary characters, animals or gods3. Which of the following statements about Topeng dance is true?A. Nowadays, Topeng dances are often performed in honor of ancestors.B. Topeng dance performers related to the story turn up first on the stage.C. Based on masks, the audience can basically know the identity of a character.D. In Topeng dance, each character belongs to a fixed performer. Passage2超级手套为残疾人未来点亮光明。

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⾼考英语时事新闻新冠病毒疫情期间的清明节云祭扫阅读理解（3页）2020⾼考英语时事新闻新冠病毒疫情期间的清明节云祭扫阅读理解导读：清明时节⾬纷纷，疫情期间云祭扫。

Tomb-sweeping Day during the coronavirus outbreakwords：379 time：6'The Qingming Festival is an important traditional Chinese holiday. It is also called Tomb-sweeping Day, for on that day Chinese people will offer sacrifices to their ancestors and sweep the tombs of the dead family members. Because the weather is usually clear and bright at that time, it is also called Pure Brightness Festival. As one of the Chinese 24 solar terms, it is an important seasonal symbol for agriculture. After the festival, the temperature rises up and rainfall increases. So it marks a good time to plow(耕地) and sow. It is also a good time for Chinese people to go outside to enjoy the greenery of spring.In 2020, the Qingming Festival falls on April 4. To help control the epidemic, many Chinese cities have launched an online service platform for this year’s Tomb-sweeping Day. Yang Ling, who works at the Nanjing funeral management office, said that people can ask cemetery(公墓) workers to sweep tombs for them or honor their ancestors on cemetery websites.Origin of the festivalThe Qingming Festival dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) to commemorate(纪念) a loyal official called Jie Zitui. Jie cut a piece of flesh from his own leg in order to save his hungry lord who was forced to go into exile (流放). The lord came back to his position as the emperor nineteen years later and forgot Jie Zitui. But later he felt ashamed and decided to reward him. However, Jie had blocked himself up in a mountain with his mother. In order to find Jie, the emperor ordered that the mountain should be set on fire. Later Jie was found dead with his mother under a willow(柳树). In order to commemorate Jie, the emperor announced that the day Jie died was Hanshi (Cold Food) Festival — the day that no fire was allowed and only cold food could be eaten.The second year after Jie died, the emperor went to the mountain to honor him and found the willow where Jie died beside revived. So he gave the willow the name of “Qingming Willow” and set the day after Hanshi Festival to be the Qingming Festival. Gradually, the two festivals combined into the present Qingming Festival.1. Why is the Qingming Festival called Tomb-sweeping Day?A. Because on that day the weather is usually clear and bright.B. Because on that day Chinese people will meet their ancestors .C. Because on that day Chinese people will sweep the tombs of the dead family members.D. Because it sounds beautiful.2. What is the Qingming Festival called?a.Tomb-sweeping Dayb.Dragon Boat Festivalc. Lantern Festivald.Pure Brightness FestivalA.abB.acC. adD.all3.What did many Chinese cities do during the Qingming Festival in 2020?A.Many Chinese cities have canceled the Tomb-sweeping Day.B.Many Chinese cities have launched an online service platform for this year’s Tomb-sweeping Day.C.Many Chinese cities do nothing else as before.D.Many Chinese cities have advised people to sweep tomb.4.The Qingming Festival is to commemorate___?A.Qu YuB.Jie Zitui.C.Chang’erD.Confucius答案：CCBB。

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。

2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 救援飞机使难民家庭重聚Some 50 asylum seekers (寻求庇护者) -- including unaccompanied children – had to stayed in Greece at camps with dirty living conditions were finally relocated to the U.K. on Monday to be reunited with family members. Migrants from Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan, which included 16 unaccompanied children and 34 adults, arrived in the U.K. under a program supported by the group called Safe Passage and a former member of British Parliament, Alf Dubs. "The conditions in the camps in Greece are truly awful - overcrowded, unsanitary. They're no place for children or vulnerable people, especially now. I'm grateful to the Home Office and the Greek government for allowing today's passengers to escape those horrors," Dubs wrote in a statement on Twitter.The families were reunited under the European Union's Dublin Regulation, which has allowed a refugee (难民) to be taken in by a close relative already in the country of destination. The move was held up by lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), but it restarted after Greece eased limitations on May 4. Dubs said all the refugees had tested negative for coronavirus. On the return flight, 130 Greeks who had been delayed in Britain due to the travel restrictions will be sent back to Greece, the Greek Migration and Asylum Ministry announced.In total, the program has aimed to relocate about 1,600 unaccompanied refugee children to European countries. So far, Luxembourg has taken 12 children and Germany nearly 50, while Finland is set to take about 100 later this month. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Monday that a further 22 people are to be relocated to Switzerland. Tens of thousands of refugees and migrants, including thousands of unaccompanied children, have been living in awful conditions in overcrowded camps on several Greek islands after arriving from the nearby Turkish coast. Many more have been housed in camps, apartments and other shelters across the mainland.“It is proof and confirmation that modern challenges that go beyond the bo rders and capabilities of each country individually, are dealt with only with international cooperation and the joining of forces,” Alternate Migration and Asylum Minister Giorgos Koumoutsakos said.1 What does the underlined word “unsanitary” mean ?A unusualB impossibleC dirtyD normal2 How can a refugee be allowed in the UK according to the European Union's Dublin Regulation ?A If the refugee will find jobs in UK.B If the refugee has friends in the UK.C If the refugee can’t live outside the UK.D If the refugee has an uncle in the UK.3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A There are many refugee children waiting to be taken in by European countries.B The refugees have been housed only on Greek islands.C The living conditions in the camps are comfortable.D Those refugees and migrants lived in a big coast village together.4 What does Giorgos Koumoutsakos mean in the last paragraph ?A Challenges beyond the borders can’t be solved.B They can deal with modern challenges.C Modern challenges can be solved by international cooperation.D It has confirmed that each country can face challenge individually.Passage 2 是否要捕杀“杀人蜂”A man in northwest Spain, 54, died after being stung by a “murder hornet (大黄蜂),” according to a report. The man from Villestro in Galicia was stung in the eyebrow by an Asian giant hornet while tending to a nest close to a beehive he owned. The deadly insects from Asia were first spotted last weekend in Washington state. Such reports have caused a national fear that may lead to more “needless” damage to those essential insect populations, the experts warned. “Millions and millions of innocent native insects are going to die as a result of this,” Dr. Doug Yanega, a professor at the University of California, Riverside, told the Los Angeles Times. “People in China, Korea and Japan have lived side by side with these hornets for hundreds of years, and it has not caused the collapse (崩溃) of human society there. My colleagues in Japan, China and Korea are just rolling their eyes in disbelief at what kind of snowflakes we are.”Following the initial hornet sightings on May 2, the Washington State Department of Agriculture issued instructions on how to trap the hornets, stressing that so far, the hornets have been sighted only within the state. “Ther e are no known sightings of Asian giant hornets anywhere else in the United States and trapping for them there will likely do more harm than good. PLEASE DO NOT TRAP FOR ASIAN GIANT HORNETS IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON STATE,” the warning read. The concern for bees has originated from their role in the general ecosystem: Bees are responsible for pollinating (授粉) approximately 75 percent of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Numerous bug experts told The Associated Press that what they call murder hornet reminds them of the 1970s public scare when Africanized honeybees, nicknamed “killer bees,” started moving north from South America. However, they just kill people in rare situations.1 What does Dr. Doug Yanega mean in paragraph 1 ?A People saw millions of hornet in China, Korea and Japan.B Many native insects will die because of national fear of hornets.C Asians are killed by hornets as well.D People living with hornets are safe.2 What does the underlined word “snowflakes” in paragraph 1 refer to ?A a small piece of snow that falls from the sky.B people who like snow weatherC someone considered to be too easily upsetD people who like to roll their eyes3 Why does trapping for hornets do more harm than good ?A Because they are seen only in Washington state.B Because insects do harm to general ecosystem.C Because Washington need hornets to maintain ecosystem.D Because most of plants in the US depend on insects to grow.4 What is the experts’ attitude toward trapping hornets ?A NegativeB SupportiveC UnconcernedD IndifferentPassage 3 阿根廷沙尘暴太空可见A dust storm over Argentina (阿根廷) earlier this year was so striking that it was captured from space. The image was taken March 7 by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it was passing over South America just as the moving dust storm was roaring across southern Argentina. In the photo shared by NASA on Sunday, the dust cloud can be seen stretching to coastal areas. According to NASA, the primary source of the dust in the region is from Lago Colhué Huapí, a shallow lake near the much deeper lake Lago Musters. "During dry season, the water levels of ColhuéHuapídrop significantly due to evaporation (蒸发), leaving loose sand exposed at the surface," the space agency notes.The photo shows the lake is almost completely hidden by dust and clouds, as dust lifted off the ground in the form of what is known as "dust streamers" before blowing towards the coast. NASA notes that the dust features pictured in Argentina are also observed on Mars. "This striking weather event carried dust more than 120 kilometers (80 miles) east over land and eventually out over the Atlantic Ocean," according to NASA . The orbit (轨道) of the ISS allows astronauts to view areas of Earth at different times of day, providing unique views of such natural phenomena."Dust storms usually occur when strong winds lift large amounts of sand and dust from bare, dry soils into the atmosphere. They are usually caused by thunderstorms. Besides creating visibility issues and travel delays, the dust also presents "serious risks" for health. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), dust storms can occur anywhere in the U.S. but are most common in the Southwest. Dust storms present the biggest threat to motorists, as the advancing wall of dust may be miles long and several thousand feet high. "Blinding, choking dust can quickly reduce visibility, causing accidents that may involve chain collisions, creating massive pileups," according to the NWS. "Dust storms usually last only a few minutes, but the actions a driver takes during the storm may be the most important of his or her life."1 What is true about the dust storm over Argentina ?A The picture of the storm was taken by a pilot.B The primary source is from a shallow lake.C The dust cloud is heading to a mountain.D The dust storm can only be seen in dry season.2 Why can the dust storm phenomena be viewed in the space ?A Because ISS provide beneficial conditions for astronauts.B Because ISS is focusing on observing Argentina.C Because the dust storm went more than 120 kilometers.D Because the dust storm is coming near Atlantic Ocean.3 Why do dust storms present the biggest threat to motorists ?A Because dust storms are most common in the Southwest.B Because dust storms last only a few minutes.C Because there are many accidents during dust storms.D Because the situations on streets is not visible in dust.Passage 4 女子掉进黄石公园的温泉A woman who illegally entered Yellowstone National Park on May 12 has suffered burns after accidentally falling into a thermal feature (热景观) near its Old Faithful Geyser, officials said. The park has been closed to all visitors since March 24 due to safety precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic(新冠病毒大流行). "Water in hot springs can cause severe or fatal burns, and hot water underlies most of the thin, breakable surface around hot springs," the park advises on its website. "Hot springs have injured or killed more people in Yellowstone than any other natural feature." The woman, who is yet to be identified, was backing up while taking photos near the famous tourist attraction and fell into a hot spring or hole where hot gases emerge, according to park spokeswoman Linda Veress. Even with her injuries, she managed to hop back in her vehicle and drive about 50 miles until park guards stopped her. She was then sent to a burn center at a hospital in Idaho.Visitors are advised to stay on the boardwalks near Yellowstone's often boiling or acidic thermal features, which include geysers, hot springs, steam vents, and mud pots. This year, two tourists were sentenced to 10 days in prison for trespassing at the hot spring last September after they were caught walking “dangerously close” to the spout of the legendary geyser(间歇泉) without permission and taking photos on their cellphones.“Thermal are a safety is an extremely important part of any trip to Yellowstone. We ask visitors to take the Yellowstone Promise before coming to the park and to read the park visitor guide for more information on safety, rules, and regulations,” a spokesperson said fo llowing the incident last year. At times, tourists have taken risks off the designated walkways before being injured or killed. Last fall, a man who was walking off a boardwalk near Old Faithful at night fell into a hot spring, suffering serious burns. Back in June, a 23-year-old Oregon resident fell into a superheated, acidic mud pot and died. His remains couldn't be recovered.Yellowstone is announcing plans for a phased reopening on May 13. The incident remains under investigation, Veress said.1 What is true about the woman mentioned in paragraph 1 ?A She died in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday.B We don’t know who she is.C She drove to hospital after being injured.D She’s good at taking photos.2 What does the underlined word “trespassing” mean ?A damagingB taking photosC entering without permissionD drinking water from hot spring3 What should you do when visiting Yellowstone National Park ?A Have a camera and take photos.B Don’t go to hot spring area.C Follow visitor guide and be careful.D Don’t take the walkways.4 What can we learn about Yellowstone National Park ?A Visitors get injured or killed by hot spring the most.B It’s dangerous for visitors to take photos in the park.C Yellowstone National Park is the most famous one in the US.D Visitors will be allowed to enter the park at the end of the year.passage 1 答案：1. C. 根据第一段第一句…stayed in Greece at camps with dirty living conditions…, 可知难民营生活条件肮脏，The conditions in the camps in Greece are truly awful - overcrowded, unsanitary. 希腊难民营的条件真的很糟糕——过度拥挤，不卫生。