“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十六)

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十三) Passage1[语法填空]叙利亚3岁女孩用大笑对抗炸弹。

词数264 建议阅读时间4分钟Mohammed and his 3-year-old daughter, Salwa, have become internetcelebrities 1. a video they recorded was widely on socialmedia. In the video, Salwa is wearing a pink dress as she stands on a sofanext to her father.Mohammed asks his daughter: "Is that a plane 2. a shell?""A shell," she answers. "And when it falls we will laugh!"As the sound of the 3. (explode) can be heard in the distance, the little girl bursts into laughter. Her father laughs with her.Salwa had been hearing bombs all her life. As a baby there was no fear, but that changed after her 4. (one) year. One day, the family was at home in Saraqeb during Eid al-Fitr, the holiday 5. marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.Children outside were 6. (celebrate) with fireworks, and a big one exploded near the family's home."She was 7. (frighten), but I took her out and showed her that children were playing and laughing," Mohammed said.That was how he got the idea to connect the sound of bombs 8. laughter and children playing, and to 9. (he) himself laughing with his daughter every time warplanes hit.Mohammed said now every time they hear warplanes or artillery shells, Salwa turns to him and waits for his reaction. He pulls out his cellphone to record a video as the two wait to hear the loud noise. Then, they laugh."The most I hope for is to stay alive, along with my daughter and everyone else," he said. "We forgot about the bigger hopes, they don't 10. (exist) anymore." Passage2出征奥运会预选赛，中国女足重新绽放。

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。

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(八) Passage1中国加油！武汉加油！词数268 建议阅读时间4分钟Standing strong for WuhanIn the battle against coronavirus epidemic, medical workers fight on the front line, while people from all walks of life help pass on love to one another. Take a look at the following touching moments!Infected man goes viralA man infected with the novel coronavirus became an internet celebrity after a video of him went viral (走红). In the video, he can be seen reading Francis Fukuyama’s The Origins of Political Order at the Jianghan Cabin Hospital (方舱医院). A medical staff member passes by with a thumbs-up. The 39-year-old man, surnamed Fu, is a post-doctor teaching at Florida State University in the United States. He came to Wuhan to visit his parents, who were also infected with the novel coronavirus.With love from El SalvadorChina is receiving support from around the world, including El Salvador. On Feb 7, 11-year-old Javier Castellano and his 13-year-old sister Valeria painted a picture to send their blessings as China fights to contain the deadly coronavirus. Their painting says, “Come on，China! El Salvador loves China.”Valeria said that she heard about the epidemic on the news and she believes that China willovercome this huge challenge.Up and runningOn Feb 4, medical workers transferred (转移) patients to the newly-built Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan. This special emergency-response (应急响应) hospital was built in 10 days and has a capacity (容量) of 1,000 beds. The city government investigates (调查) coronavirus-infected citizens in local communities and transfers critical cases to the hospital. “The diagnosis and admission of patients is speeding up,” Xiong Wei, deputy director of Dewang Community Neighborhood Committee, told Xinmin.Passage2引起全球疾病大流行的病毒从何而来？词数370 建议阅读时间6分钟Mystery of evolutionFollowing the outbreak of the novel coronaviruspneumonia (NCP)，also named COVID-19 by WHO, thereis a general fear of the unknown virus as its full effectsremain to be seen. Fever, coughing, sore throat, difficultybreathing – the NCP’s symptoms are similar to the commoncold or the flu, but it’s potentially more dangerous.Viruses could be deadly, like HIV and Ebola (埃博拉).But what are viruses? How can they cause so much trouble?Viruses are non-living organisms (有机体) approximately one-millionth of an inch long. Unlike human cells or bacteria, they can’t reproduce on their own. Instead, they invade (入侵) the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over.Viruses can infect every living thing – from plants and animals down to the smallest bacteria. For this reason, they always have the potential to be dangerous to human life. Sometimes a virus can cause a disease so serious that it is fatal. Other viral infections trigger (引起) no noticeable reaction.Viruses lie around our environment all of the time, waiting for a host cell to come along. They can enter our bodies by the nose, mouth, eyes or breaks in the skin. Once inside, they try to find a host cell to infect. For example, HIV, which causes AIDS, attacks the T-cells of the immune system.But the basic question is, where did viruses first come from? Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists. “Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult,” Ed Rybicki, a virologist at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, told Scientific American, “because viruses don’t leave fossils (化石) and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves within the cells they’ve invaded (侵入).”?However, there are three main hypotheses (假说) to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved from pieces of DNA or RNA that “escaped” from larger organisms. Third, viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and evidence we have today cannot be used to test these theories and identify the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may reveal that the answer is even murkier (含糊不清的) than it now appears.1. What can we learn about viruses from the text?A. Viruses have nothing to do with the common cold.B. Viruses are really small living organisms.C. Viruses can’t reproduce unless they find a host cell.D. Viruses enter our bodies mainly through the mouth, nose and hair.2. Which of the following might explain the origin of viruses?A. They evolved from the fossils of large organisms.B. They evolved from parasites into independent organisms.C. They evolved from the T-cells in animals.D. They evolved along with their host cells.3. The underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph probably means _________.A. reasonableB. commonC. creativeD. unbelievable4. What can we conclude from the text?A. Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals’.B. Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.C. It may take a long time to understand the origin of viruses.D. The author is optimistic about future virus research.Passage3[阅读七选五]从过去的经验中寻找抗“疫”良药。

安徽省合肥市“停课不停学”2020届高三线上考试英语试题一、完型填空 本大题共1道小题。

1.April Fool’s Day is a western festival. No one ___41___ exactly when and how April Fool’s Day began. However, there are some stories about ___42___ it came into being. One story ___43___like this: in the sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was on April first. It was celebrated ___44___much the same way ___45___it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. Then in 1562, Pope (教皇) Gregory introduced a new calendar (日历) for the Christian world, and the new year fell on January first. There were some people, ___46___, who hadn’t heard or didn’t believe the ___47___in the date, so they ___48___to celebrate New Year’s Day on April first. ___49___played tricks on them and called them “April fools”. They tried to make them believe that something false was ____50____. In France today, April first is called “April Fish”. French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends’ ____51____. When the “young fool” ____52____this trick, the prankster (恶作剧者) shouts “April Fish!”Today Americans play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on the first of April. One ____53____trick on April Fool’s Day is ____54____to a fr iend’s shoe and saying, “Your shoelace is united (开了).” School children might tell a classmate that school has been canceled. ____55____the trick is, if you fail for the joke the prankster shouts “April Fool!”In Britain today, on the first of April, even ____56____newspapers, radio and TV programs tell big lies. You ____57____read a science ____58____showing that doctors have found a way to cure AIDS, ____59____you would probably listen to a piece of news about an UFO____60____on an island. 41. A. understands B. knows C. Believes D. remembers 42. A. when B. why C. how D. where 43. A. goesB. tellsC. happensD. writes答案第12页，总23页44. A. as B. like C. with D. in45. A. like B. as C. so D. for46. A. however B. but C. therefore D. instead47. A. fact B. news C. change D. information48. A. remained B. continued C. considered D. went49. A. Others B. Somebody C. Many D. Some50. A. real B. true C. right D. correct51. A. hands B. faces C. backs D. heads52. A. discovers B. sees C. found D. notices53. A. usual B. common C. funny D. silly54.A. looking down B. pointing down C. getting down D. turning down55. A. Whenever B. Whoever C. Whatever D. Wherever56. A. serious B. famous C. interesting D. important57. A. might B. should C. could D. must58. A. letter B. speech C. writing D. report59. A. so B. and C. or D. but60. A. lying B. walking C. flying D. Landing答案及解析：1.41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. B 55. C 56. A 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. D本文为说明文。

2020年中考英语时政热点阅读理解预测题一一、“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。

二、新中国成立70周年：历经风雨，创造奇迹。

三、人物传记——冲在抗役第一线，风趣直率的医生张文宏四、2019-2020年上海垃圾分类初战告捷，其他城市准备好了吗？五、比病毒更可怕的是偏见。

六、新冠疫情之下，东京奥运会推迟举办。

七、介绍祖国70周年取得的一些成就。

八、2019年12月25号建成的北京大兴国际机场，国家发展新动力源。

九、2020年1月27号因空难逝世的篮球巨星——科比。

十、战役，助学，停课不停学。

（1）“胖五”发射成功！中国航天迎来新突破。

The Long March 5 Y3 is China’s strongest rocket. XINHUAChina’s biggest and most powerful carrier (运载) rocket roared (轰鸣) into space on Dec 27, 2019.The Long March 5 kicked off its mission (任务) atthe Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan.The 57-meter-tall rocket, known as the LongMarch 5 Y3, is the tallest, strongest and mosttechnologically sophisticated (技术复杂的) rocketin China. Since it is much bigger than China’s otherLong March rockets, people call it “Fat 5”. Therocket is able to carry spacecraft (航天器) weighing up to 25 tons – roughly the weight of 16 midsize cars – into low-Earth orbit (近地轨道), China Daily reported. This payload capacity (有效载荷) is about 2.5 times greater than that of any other Chinese rocket.During the December launch, the Long March 5 successfully sent the Shijian 20 experimental satellite into orbit. At more than 8 tons, it is the heaviest and most advanced communications (通信) satellite built by China.T he launch also tested key technologies that will be used to take the Chang’e 5 probe (探测器) to the moon, according to the China National Space Administration.The success of the Long March 5 launch was hard-earned. The rocket’s first launch was carried out in November 2016 at the Wenchang center. A second mission took place in July 2017 at the same site, but failed to send a satellite into orbit. According to project leaders, in the two years since that failure, the rocket’s research team held more than 600 seminars (研讨会) and carried out at least 1,000 experiments and tests to improve the rocket.“Compared with the Long March 5 Y2 that was used in the failed second mission, the new one has about 200 technical improvements, including changes to the engine design,” Li Dong, the rocket’s chief designer (总设计师), said to China Daily.The future missions of the Long March 5 will include a trip to Mars, taking back moon samples (样本), and placing parts of a manned (载人的) space station into orbit.1. What do we know about the Long March 5?A. It was launched at the start of 2019.B. It was launched in Xichang.C. It is the tallest rocket in the world.D. It is the biggest Long March rocket.2. What is the payload capacity of other Chinese rockets?A. About 2.5 tons.B. About 10 tons.C. About 25 tons.D. About 63 tons.3. The Long March 5 was used to _____.A. improve satellite engineering technologiesB. send China’s heaviest satellite into orbitC. take the Chang’e 5 probe to the moonD. send a manned space station into orbit4.What the meaning of the underline word?A. 很难赚钱的B.来之不易的C.奋勇向前的D. 气馁的5. What is the last paragraph about?A. When the Long March 5 will stop working.B. How China’s space station will be built.C. What the Long March 5 will be used for in the future.D. What China’s space exploration will focus on in the future.【答案】中国最大的运载火箭发射成功，标志中国航天事业又一新的突破。

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十一) Passage1《空色勾玉》：光明与黑暗的对立，爱与使命的抉择。

词数417 建议阅读时间6分钟Light and darknessThe modern fantasy book may have begun in theWest, but the East has added its own culture to the mixto make fantasy a truly international literary genre (体裁). Ogiwara Noriko’s best-selling Dragon Sword andWind Child, from 1988, is a very good example of this.Ogiwara draws on legends of Japan’s Warring Statesperiod in a tale with the power to delight and informthe young people of today.Saya is a young girl in ancient Japan. She’s anorphan, and she goes to live with an old couple.Though Saya is happy with the old couple, her pastholds bad memories for her. Saya’s mother and father died violently and she can’t get that violence out of her head.The people who Saya lives with worship the God of Light and his two children, Princess Teruhi and Prince Tsukishiro. The pair are immortals. They do not fear death, as they know that when they die they will be born again in another form. Teruhi and Tsukishiro are very different characters. The Princess is a fiery (脾气火爆的) girl, while her brother is often sad and dejected (忧郁的).Saya is contacted by the People of Darkness. The People of Darkness are other gods, different to the Light gods. They inform her that in a past life she was the Water Maiden, the princess of the People of Darkness. She has inherited a power from this past life which will allow her to defeat the Fire God, whom her father, the King, killed. Her father killed the Fire God because he burned his wife, the Queen, to death. It’s clear that the People of Darkness want Saya to use her power to help them.Later, Saya is delighted when Prince Tsukishiro invites her to be his handmaiden (侍女) at his palace, Mahoroba. But when she gets there, she discovers that the People of Light know hertrue identity. The Prince wants her power, and the Princess hates her because Saya looks like a younger version of her.Saya thus has a choice. There are two camps that want her. The People of Darkness say that she is the Water Maiden and their Princess. But the Gods of Light want her too. So what does this mean for Saya? What is the relation between the worlds of Light and Darkness? Are they enemies, and is she stuck in between them? The decision she makes will show Saya her true destiny.1. What does the underlined word “immortals” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. People who are brave.B. People who are friendly.C. People who live forever.D. People who are members of a royal family.2. What can we know about Dragon Sword and Wind Child?A. Saya’s father was killed by the Fire God.B. The People of Darkness want Saya to help them using her power.C. Saya has a miserable childhood because she is an orphan.D. Prince Tsukishiro and Princess Teruhi treat Saya like a friend all the time.3. Which of the following words best describe the plot of the book?A. Classic and tragic.B. Religious and dark.C. Scary and romantic.D. Mysterious and unpredictable.Passage2 [语法填空]港珠澳大桥The major construction work on the world’slongest cross-sea bridge, which connects Zhuhai inGuang-dong Province with Hong Kong and Macao,have been 1 （complete）.Near the airports of Hong Kong and Macao, theproject is over one of the world’s 2 (busy)shipping routes 3 more than 4,000 ships pass byevery day. Much to people’s relief, Chinese white dolphins, an endangered species, enjoy top level national 4 (protect) here.5 big ceremony was held in Zhuhai to celebrate the completion of the 55-km cross-sea route and to mark the start of road surfacing. “This means the construction has entered6 (it) final stage,” said Zhu Yongling, head of the work.More than 400,000 tons of steel have been used for the 6.7-km undersea tunnel and 2.9-km bridge, enough 7 (build) 60 Eiffel Towers. Two floating cranes, 8 a load of 3,200 tons and 2,100 tons respectively, worked together to lift and roll the tower, 9 (set) a world record.“If it were not for the progress of ‘Made in China’ we couldn’t 10 (possible) have made it in such a short time,” he added.Passage3我国首颗5G低轨宽带卫星通信试验成功。

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十五) Passage1日本取消赏樱活动，武汉在线赏樱。

词数377 建议阅读时间5分钟The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now beenjoying the start of the cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season.It's an extremely important time of year for the country, botheconomically and culturally.Traditionally friends and family get together, and for a new generation it's a perfect Instagram opportunity.But this year the coronavirus pandemic means events have been cancelled and foreign visitors are staying away.Katsuhiro Miyamoto from Kansai University highlighted the financial importance of hanami: "Japan's cherry blossom season has very big economic effects every year".He estimated that almost 8.5m tourists visited the country during the cherry blossom season between March and May last year, bringing in some 650 billion yen.Seijiro Takeshita from the University of Shizuoka underscored why the gatherings, at which people eat and drink and make merry, are so important to the Japanese economy."We use an expression 'the wallet becomes loose', meaning people tend to have a very high propensity to spend.""We have so much emotional attachment to this flower and the viewing season... It has a lot of cultural factors, a lot of historical factors behind it," Professor Takeshita added as he explained the wider significance of the cherry blossom season.This year though hanami events are being cancelled across the country as authorities attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Last week the governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike urged people to not hold their traditionalparties. At the same time Ms Koike made reference to the cultural importance of hanami as she said that it was like "taking hugs away from Italians."Professor Miyamoto expects such measures to tackle the pandemic will hit tourism numbers hard this season, with revenue falling by more than a third to less than 400 billion yen.It's not all gloom and doom though. "Once the coronavirus outbreak is over, I believe that the cherry blossom season in Japan will come to life again," he concluded.On March 16, Wuhan University invited people to enjoy cherry blossoms online.While appreciating the cherry blossoms, many netizens also left their best wishes for Wuhan on social media.“When the outbreak passes, let's go see the cherry blossoms together!" one netizen commented. "Breathtaking blossoms, everything will be fine," said another.Passage2 [语法填空]威尔士的中学生要开始学汉语了。

“停课不停学〞：2022高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(一) Passage1论文作弊成英国大学教育心头大患。

词数385 建议阅读时间6分钟With their long histories, the United Kingdom’suniversities have earned prestige (声望) and becomefavored destinations (目的地) for many internationalstudents. However, while many people dream of attendingthese institutions, a growing number of the schools havefallen victim to cheating scandals (丑闻) in recent years.The Telegraph reported that investigations for cheating have risen at Leeds University, from 127 in 2022/15 to 516 last year. Over the same period, cases at Queen Mary University of London increased from 104 to 248, and Nottingham University tripled to 514.The increase has been linked to the rise of essay mills (论文作坊). These are companies that, for a fee, provide original essays, written by real people, for specific university assignments.Widely advertised on social media, these essay mills target those who struggle with their university workloads. According to a Swansea University survey, one in seven students admitted to using an essay-writing service.These sites are also commonly used by students whose first language is not English, according to the Times Higher Education.Even though many students have the ability to complete work on their own, it is believed that the pressure of too many deadlines and a lack of discipline encourage them to use essay mills.As well as damaging an institution’s reputation, essay mills also damage the credibility of students who have obtained first-class degrees. In response, many universities have introduced new measures, such as oral exams to test students’ knowledge of assignments and subject areas.New software is also helping catch cheaters. Currently, most UK universities use Turnitin to check assignments for plagiarism (剽窃). Now it is being used to analyze students’ natural writing styles. This way, it may detect abnormal changes in their written assignments.Despite the risks, essay mills seem like an easy ticket to a degree. However, a majority do not deliver the A+ essays they promise, and students are vulnerable to fraud (欺骗) and blackmail (敲诈). According to the BBC, multiple Coventry University students were blackmailed up to $5,000 (35,190 yuan) after using an essay-writing service last year.A Nottingham University spokesman told the Guardian, “The best way to tackle (应对) essay mills is for the government to legislate (立法) against them and block their webpages at a national level.〞Currently, these sites are legal in the UK, but other countries, including New Zealand and Australia, have banned them altogether. Students in Australia could even face two years in jail and a $210,000 fine if found guilty of cheating.1.What is the main idea of the article?A. The increase of cheating at UK universities.B. The rise of essay mills in the UK.C. Pressures faced by students in the UK.D. Attitudes toward plagiarism in different countries.2. Why do many students turn to essay mills, according to the writer?A. Because they want to pay for top marks.B. Because essay mills are popular on social media.C. Because they find college work is too difficult.D. Because they have heavy workloads and they are undisciplined.3. What do Paragraphs 7-8 mainly talk about?A. The damage essay mills can cause.B. The changes in UK university students’ assignments.C. Measures being taken to fight against essay mills.D. The advantages of using Turnitin at universities.4. The underlined word “vulnerable〞in Paragraph 9 is closest in m eaning to “_______〞.A. knowing little about somethingB. paying close attention to somethingC. well prepared for somethingD. likely to suffer from something5. What is the best way to deal with essay mills, according to the Nottingham University spokesman?A. The government should make laws to ban them.B. Students found guilty of cheating should be put into jail.C. Teachers should change the way of testing their students.D. Universities should better manage their campus websites.Passage2下一个十年，希望在年轻一代身上。

China's booming coffee culture has significant impacts on the global market 中国迅速兴起的咖啡文化对全球市场有着至关重要的影响Sun was sitting at a table under a green parasol（大遮阳伞），enjoying an iced coffee while waiting for her friend.The sun was shining and the seating area outside the Starbucks in Xintiandi was full of young,fashionable Chinese.Sun is one of a growing number of Chinese people starting to drink coffee regularly and helping to make the Chinese coffee market the fastest growing one in the world.China may be historically a nation of tea drinkers,but in recent years,coffee has become increasingly popular,particularly among younger people in big cities.International coffee chains like Starbucks and Costa can now be found in almost every big Chinese city.Both brands see China as a huge growth market and have tried to adapt to Chinese tastes.Starbucks,which opened its first Chinese shop in1999,has said it plans to double its store count in China to over3,000stores by2019,while Costa plans to expand itself to900shops by2020.“Coffee culture has been developing in China,”says Esther Lau,a market research analyst.China’s massive and rapid urbanization,along with a growing number of Chinese traveling overseas,are the major factors she believes that have contributed to the development of coffee drinking.However,coffee remains a relatively new departure for China’s tea-drinking population.While coffee is an everyday purchase for most office workers in the West,it is still considered a premium（优质的）product in China and is a luxury out of the reach of most average workers.At the Starbucks in Xintiandi,for example,a medium latte costs30yuan.A high price is considered a sign of quality in China,says Lau.“The higher the price, the better the quality.This concept remains popular in China,and Starbucks and Costa have both realized it,”she adds.“They want to brand themselves as premium chains.”China is also growing as a producer of coffee,with the majority grown in Yunnan,a province traditionally associated with tea production.Over the past five years,the annual production volume of coffee there has increased from60,000tons to nearly120,000tons.（节选自the Guardian）1.Esther Lau attributes the development of coffee drinking in China to the factthat_______.①an increasing number of towns and cities have popped up in China②an increasing number of Chinese people can now lead a wealthy life③an increasing number of Chinese have taken to traveling overseas④an increasing number of international coffee chains have appeared in ChinaA.①③B.②④C.①④D.②③2.Starbucks and Costa charge high prices for their products because_________.A.the coffee beans they use cost them a lot of moneyB.they want to make up for their losses in the WestC.most of their target customers are very wealthyD.they want to brand themselves as premium chains3.We can find answers to all of the following questions in the articleEXCEPT“_________”A.What is the fastest growing coffee market in the world?B.When did Costa open its first coffee shop in China?C.How much is a medium latte at the Starbucks in Xintiandi?D.How many coffee beans does Yunnan produce every year?词汇：adapt v.to gradually change your behavior and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation适应，适合urbanization n.the process by which more and more people leave the countryside to live in cities 城市化过程contribute v.to help to make sth.happen促成，造成答案：1.A 2.D 3.B。

2020年高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十九) Passage1世界名画失踪多年重见天日。

A painting was found hidden in a wall of an Italian museum. It was authenticated as a Gustav Klimt work that was stolen from the same gallery in 1997. It was reported that Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady was owned by the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art in 1925, with only the painting’s frame found on the roof of the museum.Investigations into the 1917 work, which is worth at about $66 million today, stopped over the next few decades. The break came by chance last month, when a museum gardener clearing ivy from a wall opened a metal access panel and discovered the painting inside. It was put in a plastic bag. Experts finally confirmed that the painting was not fake, and officials in Piacenza where the Ricci Oddi is located announced the news."It's with no small emotion that I can tell you the work is authentic," Piacenza Prosecutor Ornella Chicca said. An authenticator in Bologna said the painting is still in very good condition, having only suffered a scratch on an edge, possibly from a silly effort to remove the portrait from its frame. officials said X-rays aided in the authentication process, showing that Portrait of a Lady had been painted on the top of another portrait.As for why the painting had been stored within a wall, Anne Marie O'Connor, a journalist who had written about another of Klimt’s paintings, said that the thief knew it would be too difficult to sell the painting during the investigation at that time and perhaps planned to return one day and retrieve it. The portrait has been held in Italy’s central bank during the investigation.1. Who was the key person to solve the case?A Experts.B Officials in Piacenza.C A museum gardener.D The owner of the Ricci Oddi Gallery.2. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A Now the painting belongs to Italy’s central bank.B Anne-Marie O'Connor likes collecting the paintings.C The painting was maybe hidden in the wall on purpose.D The thief had no chance to transfer the painting at that time.3. What can we learn from this passage?A X-rays play an important role in checking the portrait.B The museum staff have something to do with the case.C There isn’t any damage on the surface of the painting.D The frame of the painting lies beside the plastic bag.Passage2美国11岁男孩当旧货店老板立志成为一名英雄。

2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effective coronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wednesday. "There are 70 vaccines in different stages of development," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three."Makary added that the Chinese vaccines "are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs are in phase two or three, and it's a real race ...The country that gets there first will have a significant advantage because they will control the supply for the rest of the world and the risk is if we aren't there first, we could get locked out." The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was "moving along," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trump's coronavirus task force, touted the drug remdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its "clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected in new data. Makary said that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. "One thing to remember," Makary cautioned about remdesivir, "it's not a silver bullet. "It reduces the severity and probably increases recovery but also, this is an IV(静脉注射) medication, it's not something you can go to the pharmacy tonight and pick up." In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration "as early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be enemies2 What is American’s challenge according to Makary’s statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people.B Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does.D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B People can’t purchase it easily in drug stores.4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines.B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines.C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval.D Coronavirus vaccines should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A stopB encourageC controlD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?A It won’t be as entertaining as before.B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely.D Many measures will be used to enhance safety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Post has learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdowns have weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they’re getting cold-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPost's Side Dish.For unemployed chefs, it’s often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn’t possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I can’t stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the world’s best restaurant in 2017. “Working as a p rivate chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it’s a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed, chefs who choose to work in private homes stand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant. One drawback is that you never know what kind of family you’ll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others can be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ?A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes.B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them.C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them.D Top chefs are rare in New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ?A from the skyB all of a suddenC in the morningD from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didn’t need him.B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer to do.C Ian Tenzer hadn’t considered working for private families.D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Being a private chef can earn more.B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York City’s top restaurantsD Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patients in hospitals, they die alone – physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group of New York City volunteers whose mission is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution: to collect used iPads from across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious. "It’s a heartbreaking scene," Nicolas Heller, a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. "A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medical issues or not. It’s crushing." said Heller, who is part of iPads to Hospitals, an organization – founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace –that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphones capable of video chatting.equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22,000 through its GoFundMe page to purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyn’s COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers."The lifeblood of what we’re doing is making use of people’s iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they don’t use anymore," said Ian Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I’ve ha d every make and model of iPad ever made in my hands in the last week," said 29-year-old Kaplan. "With the exception of the first model, which doesn’t have a camera, we can make use of any iPad. However, we are nowhere near meeting the demand of every hospital that we speak with.”1 Why do volunteers collect used iPads ?A To make better use of iPads.B To collect and sell them to patients.C To enable patients to contact with their family.D To equip underserved communities.2 What can we know according to paragraph 2 ?A Heller is one of iPads to Hospitals’s founders.B Hospital staff can use iPads to contact with their family.C These iPads can be beneficial to medical workers.D These iPads can protect hospital staff from the virus.3 What can we infer from the statement of Ian Kaplan ?A People donated iPads because they wanted to buy new ones.B Every make and model of iPad can be used in hospitals.C Those iPads in his hands are all with cameras.D There is still a lot of iPads needed to meet the demand.4 What is the main idea of this passage ?A Patients in hospitals are physically separated.B Group collects used iPads to connect patients with family.C How was iPads to Hospitals founded by two medical students.D How to collect iPads for hospitals.Passage 5 澳大利亚森林大火The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Canberra, was enveloped in a smoky haze Sunday and air quality at midday was measured at 10 times the usual dangerous limit. The damaging fires have killed at least 24 people in Australia and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. The early and damaging start to Australia’s summ er wildfires, fed by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record, has also been catastrophic (毁灭性的) for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney University ecologist Chris Dickman told the Sydney Morning Herald.Under such extreme conditions, the fires have been generating enough heat to create their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes. Thousands of firefighters continued to fight the flames that have burned millions of acres in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, an area twice the size of Maryland. In New South Wales, the rural fire service (RFS) said as of Sunday there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncontrolled.On Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, for the first time in Australian history, 3,000 army, navy and air force reservists (后备军人) will battle against the fires. He also committed $14 million to hiring fire-fighting aircraft from overseas. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and lighter winds brought some relief to threatened communities, a day after thousands were forced to escape as flames reached the suburban areas of Sydney. Thousands of firefighters fought to contain the fires, but many fires continued to burn out of control, threatening to wipe out rural townships and causing almost incalculable damage to property and wildlife.1 What does the underlined phrase “fed by” mean ?A get food from someoneB be strengthened by somethingC be destroyed by somethingD under control of something2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires generated thunderstorms and tornadoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires generated enough heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to change.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?A Many soldiers will fight against the fires as they have done before.B Fires were controlled due to cooler temperatures and lighter winds.C A lot of people moved out of the suburban areas.D Damage to property and wildlife is limited.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Australia's destructive wildfiresB Soldiers fought against the firesC Wildlife died form the firesD Australia’s wildfires was under control1. C.根据第一段中，The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race todevelop an effective coronavirus vaccine中的race一词，及最后一句We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three. 可知，美国和中国目前处于同样的疫苗研发阶段，正在比赛哪国先研制出有效的新冠病毒疫苗。

2020中考英语“停课不停学”阅读理解练习（四）及答案仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后完成题目。

Passage A（2019中考教育类选练）Drunk driving has become a serious problem not only in China but also in other countries. In America, a local organization is taking action to stop it. Now, it is looking for 50 musicians and performers to make a series of CDs named Kids Saving Kids.If your music is chosen, it will be nationally promoted(提升) and sold on the market. Thousands of music fans around the world will hear it. You don’t need to pay for all this. It is a chance for young performers to use their songs to save lives. People can get the music on the Internet for free. When they visit the website, they will see information about drunk driving. This will make people pay more attention to the great danger of drunk driving. The information is made by students from all over America. This project is the first of its kind.“It’s a good idea to use music to save other children’s lives. Drunk driving influences everyone. I hope you will join me in this fight. Together we can all make a difference,” said one of the organizers.You can send your music to the organization at ksksubmit@. At the same time, you should provide MP3s of your songs. Also, you should write down your age, address and your parents’ phone numbers.Besides the above requirements, there are some additional requirements:You must want to make a difference with your music.You must be younger than 18 years old.You must have at least one song written by yourself.( ) 1 The local organization is looking for musicians and performers ________.A. to sell music on the marketB. to form another organizationC. to make a series of CDsD. to stop them from drunk drinking( ) 2 For young performers, it is a good chance to use their songs for ________.A. making moneyB. saving kids’ livesC. helping the poorD. supporting their families( ) 3 The musicians and performers are required to ________ by the local organization.A. make their music differentB. be at least 18 years oldC. write all the songs by themselvesD. write down their phone numbers( ) 4 Which of the following do you think is the best title for this passage?A. Joining the Organization’s Fight.B. Using Music to Save Kids’ Lives.C. A Series of CDs by Young Performers.D. The Danger of Drunk Driving.Passage BIf you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others?Some people say the young today only think of themselves. It's not true. In fact more and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school holidays helping others. And they do it without reward. Here are some of their plans.A. watching TVB. playing gamesC. helping othersD. travelling()2. Jason Moore will volunteer to ______ this summer.A. build new hiking paths in the mountainsB. build houses with Special House ProgramC. teach children who have trouble in readingD. help children choose and read books that they like()3. Who is going to help children choose and read books that they like?A. Alice Brown.B. Jason Moore.C. Trish Anderson.D. Mike Brown.()4. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?A. Alice will spend the whole summer living in a tent.B. Jason will breathe the fresh air this summer.C. Trish will have a chance to go to sleep under the stars.D. Jason will build good, low-cost houses and sell them to the rich.()5.Where is the text most probably taken from?A. A novelB. A science bookC. A storybookD. A reportPassage C（2019中考教育类选练）A jaywalker is a person who usually walks across the road without paying attention to the traffic. “I don’t like to be a taxi driver,not only because of its hard work,but also for the reason of too many jaywalkers on the road,and that may cause dangerous accidents.”Drivers always complain（抱怨）like that.These day,a new way is used to solve the problem in Shijiazhuang,and the jaywalkers are now facing another danger of having their pictures shown on screen.A new system（系统）using two cameras and a 30 cm-by -20 cm screen is put next to some crossings in the city.People who cross the road on a red light will be caught by the camera,and their pictures will be shown on the screen.At the same time,the system will make a warning sound for people not to continue.A primary school students was caught by the camera.He stopped back onto the pavement（人行道）after hearing the sound.”I was in a rush to get to school and saw myself smiling shyly on the screen,”he said.The system has been in use for about two weeks.Many people think it’s a good way to stop jaywalking.But there are also different voices.Some think that walkers are now given less time than drivers to cross the road,and time should be adjusted（调整）.Anyway,it is a good way to solve the problem on the road.And maybe it will spread to more citiessoon.( )1.Jaywalkers often______.A.drive a car carefullyB.solve the traffic problemsC.follow the traffic rulesD.run the red light( )2.The new system is put______.A.at the crossingB.in the treeC.on the buildingD.at the park( )3.The______ of the jaywalker is shown on the screen in order to warnPeople.B.soundC.pictureD.address( )4.The sound will warn the people when they cross the road on______.A.a yellow lightB.a red lightC.a green lightD.the pavement( )5.Because of the system, walkers in Shijiazhuang may_______.A.have more time to cross the roadB.hear the warning more oftenC.follow the traffic rules betterD.like the pictures on the screenPassage D（2019中考保健与健康类选练）Everyone wants to be healthy.You know food is very important.There is much healthy food.You can have more bananas,apples,oranges,tomatoes and lettuce(莴苣) because fruit and vegetables are good for you.But don’t eat too much chocolate.It’s n ot healthy food.Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy.Remember there is a saying—An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Sports can also keep you healthy.Get up early and do some sports every day.Don’t be lazy.You will be healthy and happy.1.Which is right?A.Everybody is healthy.B.We want to be healthy.C.We are important.D.We are happy.2.What is healthy food?A.Fruit and vegetables.B.Bananas,apples and chocolate.C.Fruit and chocolate.D.Delicious food.3.Why is healthy food good for you?A.It makes us happy.B.It makes us grow strong.C.It makes us grow and makes us strong and happy.D.It makes us eat well.4.“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” means .A.you eat an apple every day and you can be healthyB.the doctor runs away when you give him an appleC.the doctor goes away when he sees an appleD.the doctor goes away because he doesn’t like apples5.What keeps you healthy?A.Fruit and vegetables.B.Healthy food.C.Healthy food and sports.D.Nice food.Passage E帮助需要帮助的人It was a Christmas night. I was an unlucky nurse who had to work on such a beautiful festival. When I was complaining(抱怨)about it, three people appeared at my desk —a tired woman and two children.“Are you all sick？” I asked doubtfully because they seemed all right.“Yes，”the woman answered weakly and lowered her head.But when they started to present their problems, things became unclear. One child had a fever, but his temperature was OK. The other child had an earache, but she could not tell me which ear hurt. It seemed that the mother was pretending(假装) to cough.Something was wrong. But I only explained that it might take a while before a doctor could meet them. “Take your time, please，”said the mother. I checked their charts—no address. Suddenly I knew, they were homeless while the hospital was warm.The family huddled(蜷缩)together under the Christmas tree, smiling and talking with each other sweetly. Quietly, I went back to the nurses’station and told them what happened in the waiting room. It was just like God sending us a gift on Christmas Day. The nurses’station suddenly came back to life. A ll the nurses went into action for “a Christmas emergency(急诊)”．We took out our meals for our Christmas “patients”. We also put together oranges and apples as presents. We tried to exceed the needs of a family who only wanted a warm place on Christmas night. Later, the little girl kissed me and said, “Thanks for being our angel(天使)．”()1.Before the family appeared in the hospital, the writer was very________．A．proud B．unhappy C．pleased()2.The family came to the hospital because________.A．they came to visit a patientB．they were all sickC．they were homeless()3.The nurses offered the family meals and gifts in order to________．A．make them feel at homeB．make them leaveC．make them feel upset()4.What does the underlined word “exceed ” in this passage mean?A．降低B．超出C．拒绝()5.From the story, we learn that________．A．homeless people often tell liesB．a hospital is a good place to spend Christmas nightC．we should always be friendly and kind to those in needPassage F（2019中考选练）Everyday Foodby Martha StewartNo matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79Zeroesby Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah BiancottiNew York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t do.Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99Mighty Jackby Ben HatkeJack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring because Maddy doesn’t ever talk. But one day at the market, Maddy does talk to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15Only Daughterby Anna SnoekstraShe’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She assumes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.881.Mom likes cooking. I will probably buy for her as a gift.A.Only DaughterB.Mighty JackC.ZeroesD.Everyday Food2.How much should you pay if you buy the book Only Daughter?A.$8.88.B.$12.99.C.$14.15.D.$16.79.3.Who wrote a book about a boy looking after his little sister in summer?A.Martha Stewart.B.Anna Snoekstra.C.Ben Hatke.D.Scott Westerfeld.Passage GAnyone who has experienced a cyclone(飓风) will tell you how scary it can be. High winds and lots of rain can destroy a city in less than an hour. A big cyclone, named cyclone Debbie, hit Australia's east coast at the end of March.The wind was as fast as 236 km/h and destroyed houses, trees, cars and boats. Sea levels rose and flooded coastal towns. While rivers also flooded. Many cities near rivers went underwater. Hundreds of thousands of people had to leave their homes and farms, at least 8 people died, reported Courier Mail. The cyclone lasted for about 3 days. But the flooding was still happening 2 weeks later. Some cities never recover from a cyclone, while it takes years to rebuild.A tropical cyclone begins when a group of thunderstorms meet over warm, tropical waters. Lots of air and water is sucked into clouds from the ocean. Because the earth is rotating, the clouds start to spiral(螺旋式上升). That is why tropical cyclone has curved(使成弧形) shape when you see it on a map. For this reason, tropical cyclone can not form near Equator(赤道) because earth's rotation is notstrong enough there. When the wind speed increases to 120 km/h, it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone.So what is the difference between a cyclone, a hurricane, a typhoon？The answer is actually quite simple.All three are the same. We just use different names for these storms in different places. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific Ocean around the US, the term hurricane is used. The same type of storm in the North Pacific Ocean near China is called typhoon. Cyclones occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean near Australia.1. When the wind speed increases to ________，it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane.A. 2 km/mB. 3 km/mC. 4 km/sD. 5 km/s2. The underlined word “recover” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________” in Chinese.A. 恢复B. 康复C. 痊愈D. 建造3. Australian hurricanes caused ________.A. many people lost their homeB. trees, cars and boats were destroyedC. sea levels roseD. including A，B and C4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. When the wind speed increases to 125 km/h, it changes from a tropical cyclone to a hurricane.B. A group of thunderstorms meet over cold, tropical waters.C. The earth can rotate.D. Tropical cyclones can be seen near Equator.5. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. A terrible hurricane—Debbie.B. The earth's rotation.C. The formation of cyclone.D. A terrible hurricane and how a hurricane forms.Passage H（2019中考选练题）Homesick is a compound word made up of HOME and SICK. You know what each word means on its own, of course. But think about what the words mean when they are used together. Homesick means SICK FOR HOME.Now think for a minute about SEASICK. If you change the word home in the definition（释义）to the word sea, would the definition fit SEASICK? Seasick means SICK BY THE MOVEMENT ON THE SEA. When you are homesick, the only place you want to be is at home. When you are seasick, the last place you want to be is at sea.Have you ever heard of a person being heartsick? Heartsick doesn’t mean that something is wrong with a person’s heart. People are heartsick when the y are hurt deep inside and when they feel as if their hearts are broken.But, on the other hand, we have such compound words as handshake, handstand, and handbag. Perhaps you may write definitions for them.( )1. The work SEASICK means“”.A. to be eager to go to the seaB. what has nothing to do with the seaC. to be sick because of the seaD. that the sea is terrible( )2. When we say a person is heartsick, we mean that.A. his heart is sickB. his heart needs testingC. he’s s orry at heartD. he’s terribly disappointed and sad( )3. “The last place you want to be” is.A. where you want to be mostB. where you want to be leastC. where you go the lastD. the last place you go to( )4. The definitions of handshake, handstand and handbag are.A. easy to knowB. difficult to knowC. impossible to learnD. unnecessary to learn( )5. The author wanted to tell us that.A. there are many compound words in EnglishB. the building of compound words is interestingC. the definitions of some compound words are hard to guessD. not all the compound words are what they seem to bePassage I（配对阅读）配对阅读。

“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。

长郡中学高三停课不停学阶段性检测英语科试卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

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第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What time is it now?A. 9:30.B. 8:30.C. 10:30.2. What does the woman think of the house?A. The living room is crowded.B. The bedroom is not big enough.C. She is satisfied with it.3. What did the woman do last Saturday?A. She flew to Atlanta.B. She attended a conference.C. She stayed at home.4. Where does this conversation talk place?A. In a bus station.B. In the elevator.C. In the kitchen.5. Why does the man want the woman to move?A. The seat next to his is empty.B. He wants to see the film clearly.C. He wants to sit with his friend.第二节(共l5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

“停课不停学”：2020高考英语时事热点拓展阅读(十二) Passage1[完形填空]特殊时期的海外华人：生活依然如常词数295 建议阅读时间4分钟What’s it like overseas?With fear of COVID-19 spreading worldwide, a number of countries have issued travel 1 against citizens and residents of China. But what about those who are 2 there? Have their lives been affected by the epidemic?Not much has changed, according to Mu Yesha, 32, who lives in Valencia, the third largest city in Spain. “Apart from the fact that all the masks are 3 in the city and our neighbors would kindly 4 how we’re doing every once in a while, things are pretty much the same,” she said.Wu Yangfan, 30, who has been staying in Malaysia since the disease started, did noticelandlord (房东) would ask where he came from. Fellow guests from other countries would alsothan 14 days ago, people would let their guards down. “It’s only 9 that they pay more attention to me, but not to a(n) 10 that makes me uncomfortable,” said Wu.Many governments are also making efforts to 11 possible racism. According to Wu Yongjun, 51, a Chinese-Canadian living in Vancouver, there are 12 four confirmed patients in the city, but the local government didn’t 13 the patients so they and theirshe said.There is 16 pretty interesting though. These overseas Chinese people actually said that a majority of the 17 they felt came from their countrymen – who would, for example, avoid each other on the street – 18 from local people.stop 20 about ourselves.1. A.questions B.bans C.habits D.practices2. A.yet B.ever C.never D.already3. A. brought out B.set out C.sold out D.worn out4. A.notice B.excuse C.check D.letter5. A.attitude B.system C.standard D.principle6. A.In brief B.For example C.On purpose D.At most7. A.previous B.reliable C.reasonable D.responsible8. A.explained B.exposed C.reflected D.proved9. A.guilty B.sudden C.natural D.artificial10. A.extent B.range C.amount D.number11. A.cover B.create C.contain D.contrast12. A.perfectly B.apparently tely D.currently13. A.forecast B.identify C.understand D.agree14. A. needn’t B.shouldn’t C.mustn’t D.wouldn't15. A.considerate B.sensitive C.humorous D.important16. A.nothing B.anything C.everything D.something17. A.warmth B.separation C.discrimination D.conscience18. A.except for B.rather than C.in addition D.as for19. A.Since B.Until C.After D.So20. A.panicking B.questioning C.knowing D.learning Passage2[语法填空]为什么面对灾难时人会变得更团结？词数285 建议阅读时间5分钟United through tough timesFacing the threat of COVID-19, the people may come to feel closer. Support and encouragement from all sides have shown how united people can be in a crisis. But why? In other words, how does disaster bring people together?According to Scientific American, such a positive social response is due 1. natural human connections necessary for our collective survival as a species.As social animals, the protective nature of our relationships has allowed our species to thrive (繁荣).When facing rough times, it helps remind us of a basic 2. (true): our common humanity. Understanding our shared vulnerability (脆弱) – life makes no promises – may be 3. (frighten), but it can inspire kindness, connection, and 4. desire to stand together and support each other. Such fears may also be an opportunity to experience the most beautiful aspects of life: social connection and love.This phenomenon also has a 5. (basic) in evolutionary psychology. Our ancestors were social animals. In the process of evolution, we need to cooperate to resist external (外部的) threats in order to survive. 6. , the entire ethnic (种族的) group may die. That’s how the psychological mechanism (机制) of group identity is 7. (form). According to Psychology Today, it finds that when group threats occur, such as natural disasters, previous resentments or dissatisfaction will weaken or even disappear, and the group identity of individuals will increase, 8. (lead) to more beneficial behaviors.In addition, the arrival of group threats has made groups a community of interests.If one day an alien species 9. (attack) Earth, the world would unite against common 10. (enemy) and international disputes and regional frictions may be set aside.Passage3致敬奋战一线的医护人员。

2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race to develop an effective coronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professor Dr. Marty Makary told "Special Report" Wednesday. "There are 70 vaccines in different stages of development," said Makary, a Fox News contributor. "There are seven that are being given in patients right now. We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three."Makary added that the Chinese vaccines "are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs are in phase two or three, and it's a real race ...The country that gets there first will have a significant advantage because they will control the supply for the rest of the world and the risk is if we aren't there first, we could get locked out." The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was "moving along," but added that "it will probably take a year" before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trump's coronavirus task force, touted the drug remdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its "clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected in new data. Makary said that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. "One thing to remember," Makary cautioned about remdesivir, "it's not a silver bullet. "It reduces the severity and probably increases recovery but also, this is an IV(静脉注射) medication, it's not something you can go to the pharmacy tonight and pick up." In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration "as early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work togetherB be friendsC at the equal levelD be enemies2 What is American’s challenge according to Makary’s statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people.B Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does.D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ?A It can reduce the time to recovery.B People can’t purchase it easily in drug stores.4 Which would be the best title for this passage ?A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines.B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines.C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval.D Coronavirus vaccines should be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?A stopB encourageC controlD treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1?A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?A It won’t be as entertaining as before.B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely.D Many measures will be used to enhance safety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Post has learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se and Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdowns have weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say they’re getting cold-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPost's Side Dish.For unemployed chefs, it’s often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasn’t possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I can’t stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the world’s best restaurant in 2017. “Work ing as a private chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, it’s a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed, chefs who choose to work in private homes stand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant. One drawback is that you never know what kind of family you’ll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others ca n be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ?A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes.B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them.C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them.D Top chefs are rare in New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ?A from the skyB all of a suddenC in the morningD from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ?A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didn’t need him.B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer to do.C Ian Tenzer hadn’t considered working for private families.D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Being a private chef can earn more.B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York City’s top restaurantsD Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patients in hospitals, they die alone – physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group of New York City volunteers whose mission is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution: to collect used iPads from across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious. "It’s a heartbreaking scene," Nicolas Heller, a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. "A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medica l issues or not. It’s crushing." said Heller, who is part of iPads to Hospitals, an organization – founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace –that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphones capable of video chatting.equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22,000 through its GoFundMe page to purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyn’s COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers."The lifeblood of what we’re doing is making use of people’s iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they don’t use anymore," said Ian Kaplan, a film director from Brooklyn. "I’ve had every make and model of iPad ever made in my hands in the last week," said 29-year-old Kaplan. "With the exception of the first model, which doesn’t have a camera, we can make use of any iPad. However, we are nowhere near meeting the demand of every hospital that we speak with.”1 Why do volunteers collect used iPads ?A To make better use of iPads.B To collect and sell them to patients.C To enable patients to contact with their family.D To equip underserved communities.2 What can we know according to paragraph 2 ?A Heller is one of iPads to Hospitals’s founders.B Hospital staff can use iPads to contact with their family.C These iPads can be beneficial to medical workers.D These iPads can protect hospital staff from the virus.3 What can we infer from the statement of Ian Kaplan ?A People donated iPads because they wanted to buy new ones.B Every make and model of iPad can be used in hospitals.C Those iPads in his hands are all with cameras.D There is still a lot of iPads needed to meet the demand.4 What is the main idea of this passage ?A Patients in hospitals are physically separated.B Group collects used iPads to connect patients with family.C How was iPads to Hospitals founded by two medical students.D How to collect iPads for hospitals.Passage 5 澳大利亚森林大火The wildfires damaging parts of Australia can be seen from space in new satellite images released by NASA. Australia's capital, Canberra, was enveloped in a smoky haze Sunday and air quality at midday was measured at 10 times the usual dangerous limit. The damaging fires have killed at least 24 people in Australia and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. The early and damaging sta rt to Australia’s summer wildfires, fed by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record, has also been catastrophic (毁灭性的) for the country's wildlife, likely killing nearly 500 million birds, reptiles and mammals in New South Wales alone, Sydney University ecologist Chris Dickman told the Sydney Morning Herald.Under such extreme conditions, the fires have been generating enough heat to create their own weather systems, including fire-generated thunderstorms and fire tornadoes. Thousands of firefighters continued to fight the flames that have burned millions of acres in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, an area twice the size of Maryland. In New South Wales, the rural fire service (RFS) said as of Sunday there were 150 fires active in the state, 64 of them uncontrolled.On Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, for the first time in Australian history, 3,000 army, navy and air force reservists (后备军人) will battle against the fires. He also committed $14 million to hiring fire-fighting aircraft from overseas. On Sunday, cooler temperatures and lighter winds brought some relief to threatened communities, a day after thousands were forced to escape as flames reached the suburban areas of Sydney. Thousands of firefighters fought to contain the fires, but many fires continued to burn out of control, threatening to wipe out rural townships and causing almost incalculable damage to property and wildlife.1 What does the underlined phrase “fed by” mean ?A get food from someoneB be strengthened by somethingC be destroyed by somethingD under control of something2 Why were there thunderstorms and tornadoes ?A Because the fires generated thunderstorms and tornadoes.B Because there was rainy weather.C Because the fires generated enough heat to create extreme weather.D Because the weather systems is easy to change.3 What can we learn form the last paragraph ?A Many soldiers will fight against the fires as they have done before.B Fires were controlled due to cooler temperatures and lighter winds.C A lot of people moved out of the suburban areas.D Damage to property and wildlife is limited.4 What would be the best title for this passage ?A Australia's destructive wildfiresB Soldiers fought against the firesC Wildlife died form the firesD Australia’s wildfires was under control1. C.根据第一段中，The United States is "neck-and-neck" with China in the race todevelop an effective coronavirus vaccine中的race一词，及最后一句We’re sort of neck-and-neck with China -- we've got three, they've got three. 可知，美国和中国目前处于同样的疫苗研发阶段，正在比赛哪国先研制出有效的新冠病毒疫苗。

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词数 310 建议阅读时间 5分钟World's First Classical Chinese Programming LanguageAlthough programming languages vary informs and rules, the keywords used forThe International Data Corporation(IDC) estimates however that nearly halfdevelopers come from the Asia-Pacificregion.China and India alone account for about one third of the world’s total developer population.In an attempt to add some diversity to the range of available programming languages, Carnegie Mellon University computer science major Lingdong Huang has developed ‘Wenyan-Lang,’ a progr amming language based on Chinese hanzi characters and the wenyan classical Chinese grammar system.Huang did not simply replace the English characters with Chinese hanzi, instead he applied NLP techniques to convert (转变) classical Chinese grammar to JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.He has open sourced the wenyan-lang project on GitHub, where it received a staggering (令人难以相信的)11,900 stars in a week or so.A fan of classic Chinese literature, Huang came up with the idea of programming in Chinese in order to shed light on the beauty of wenyan and to inherit (继承) the historical imprint left by generations of eminent (非凡的) figures in Chinese history.But most importantly, Huang believes the goal of communication is to go beyond the limits of language: “My project still has a lot of room for improvement, but my desire for communication is as strong as some of the historical figures.”Huang says programming punctuation and line breaks can be removed without affecting the output.Considering the difficulty converting between classical Chinese and other programming languages, he has provided a “cheat sheet” with tips and conversion rules.Huang has also included a renderer that can display the program in a manner that resembles (像)pages from ancient books and can parse the resultant SVG file back to the original program.The Wenyan-Lan project is available on GitHub. Passage2关爱败血症患者，这项实验不简单。