It is a sad truth that any health crisis (危机) will lead to a large outbreak of misinformation.
In the 80s, 90s, and 2000s we saw the spread of dangerous lies about AIDS - from the belief that the HIV virus was created by a government laboratory to the idea that it could be treated with goat’s milk. These claims increased risky behaviour and worsened the crisis.
Now, we are surrounded with unreal news - this time around Covid-19 (新冠肺炎). The Economist in March 2020 found 13% of Americans believed Covid-19 was a trick while 49% believed the virus might be man-made. While you might hope that greater brainpower or education would help us to tell facts from lies, it is easy to find examples of many educated people falling for false information. Kelly Brogan, who has a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has refused clear evidence of the virus’s danger in countries like China and Italy and even questioned the health officials.
Part of the problem arises from the nature of the messages themselves. As BBC Future has described in the past, suppliers of false news can make their message feel “truthy” through a few simple tricks, which discourages us from using our critical thinking skills.
For example, a simple image alongside a statement increases our trust in its accuracy (准确)---even if it is only partly related to the statement. Moreover, even the simple repetition of a statement can increase the “truthiness” by increasing feelings of familiarity.
These tricks have long been known by peddlers (传播者) of misinformation, but today’s social media make the spread more easily. Recent evidence shows that many people share information on the Internet without even thinking about its truthfulness and ignoring the obvious question: is it true?
1.How does the author support his ideas in the text?
A.By giving examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By doing scientific research. D.By explaining statistical data.
2.The author mentions Kelly Brogan in paragraph 3 to prove that ________.
A.Covid-19 is not real but may be man-made
B.plenty of false news crowds into people’s daily life
C.even well-educated people may not tell facts from lies
D.countries like China and Italy have suffered greatly these days
3.People are most likely to believe the false news when ________.
A.it’s unfamiliar to them B.it’s attached with clear evidences
C.it carries several messages at a time D.it includes pictures and repeated statements
4.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.Many people share false information to attract more followers.
B.Fake news peddlers have long tricked people into ignoring truth.
C.Some tricks prevent people from applying critical thinking skills.
D.It’s today’s social media that speed up the spread of misinformation.
National lawmakers are calling for more effective environmental protection of the Qilian Mountains, a vast natural habitat in western China.
The mountains stand across the border between Gansu and Qinghai provinces. The nature reserve became a national protected site in 1988, but hundreds of mines in the area and various construction projects took a toll on the environment.
Thanks to the recovery of the mountains’ environment and greater efforts to protect wildlife, many protected and rare wild animals have been sighted very often in recent years.
The city has also moved away all farmers, herdsmen and one-third of its people who were living in the mountains to a new zone and helped them find jobs in an effort to reduce the pressure on the environment.
Scientific research and advanced technology are key to the restoration (重建) of the mountains’ ecology (生态), said Wang Tao, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources.
Wang said a research center led by the institute was set up last year to focus on ecosystem recovery and the ecological management of the mountains under the influence of global climate change.
The center has begun research to carry out environmental observation and assessment (评估), providing support for the creation of a Qilian Mountains national park, he added.
To better protect the mountains, Wang said, it’s necessary to promote large-scale, rapid observation approach and build a great ecological assessment system in the reserve.
A data-sharing (数据共享) management system should be pushed forward to create a database (数据库) of the mountains, environment, which would support its protection in a scientific way, he added.
1.What does the underlined phrase “took a toll” in the second paragraph mean?
A.protected B.ignored C.harmed D.controlled
2.What’s the purpose of moving away people working and living in the mountains?
A.To create a national park
B.To found a research center.
C.To increase the number of wildlife.
D.To reduce the pressure on the environment.
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Rare wild animals can be seen everywhere in the reserve.
B.A research center was established for ecosystem restoration.
C.Since 1988, the Qilian Mountains have been well protected.
D.Many effective laws have been made to protect the environment.
4.What do Wang Tao’s words suggest?
A.An ecological assessment system should be set up.
B.Scientific research plays the biggest part in restoring ecology.
C.Global climate change influences the research on ecological assessment.
D.A data-sharing management system has been widely applied in the reserve.
Tapping on the windshield (挡风玻璃) to get his attention, I asked, “Is your taxi available?”
He looked up at me, nodding, “I’m sorry. I was reading a letter.”
“I’m in no hurry,” I told him. “Go ahead and finish your letter.”
He shook his head, “I’ve read it several times.”
“Letters from home always mean a lot.” I said.
“This isn’t family.” he replied, “Old Ed was my oldest friend. He was a nice guy.”
“You said ‘was’. Does that mean—?”
He nodded, “Died a few weeks ago.”
“I’m sorry.”
After a brief silence, I heard him repeat: “I should have kept in touch. But things come up and we just don’t seem to find the time.”
“We used to find the time,” he handed the letter over to me. “Take a look.”
The letter began with “Old Friend,” and then referred to the good times they had had together.
“For the last 30 years it’s been mostly just Christmas cards. Never a real letter. I’m not good at writing.” He added.
“It must have made you feel good, didn’t it?” I said.
The driver said something I couldn’t understand. As we were getting close to our destination, I skipped to the last paragraph. It was signed, Your Old Friend, Tom.
“Your friend’s name was Ed. Why did he sign it Tom?”
“I’m Tom,” he explained, looking as if he were trying to see something in the distance.
When I got to my hotel room I didn’t unpack right away. First I had to write a letter and mail it.
1.What can we learn about the driver from the passage?
A.He lost his oldest friend.
B.He never got in touch with his old friend.
C.He thought nothing matters more than friendship.
D.He was so focused on writing a letter in the beginning.
2.What does the underlined “It” refer to?
A.A Christmas card. B.The time spent with Old Ed.
C.The letter the writer was reading. D.The friendship between the driver and his friend.
3.Why did the writer decide to write a letter and mail it right away?
A.Because he missed his friends very much.
B.Because he formed the habit of writing letters.
C.Because he happened to have time to write a letter.
D.Because he didn’t want to have the same regret as the driver.
4.What could be the best title of the passage?
A.A sincere heart. B.A letter never sent.
C.Memories of an old friend. D.All good things must come to an end.
Three-day Tour Arrangement to Cambodia（柬埔寨）
Day 1
Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival, our professional guide and driver will greet you at the airport, and take you to check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Tara Angkor (吴哥窟) Hotel
Day 2
Angkor Thom (大吴哥窟) is regarded as the heart of Angkorian relics of Cambodia. After breakfast, we will head for this ancient capital to enjoy the wonderful carvings and sculptures (雕塑) at the south gate.
After that, follow our guide to tour Angkor Wat (小吴哥窟). It is the best-preserved Angkorian relic in the entire country. It is famous for its large number of excellent reliefs (浮雕). Later, we will hike up a mountain to enjoy the sunset view at the Bakheng Temple. A beautiful Apsara Dinner Show awaits you in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
The fantastic sunrise over Angkor Wat should not be missed. Please get up early and have your camera ready to capture the great scenes. After that, we will set out for a private ride to the Banteay Srei Temple. Magical reliefs on its red walls gain the greatest admiration. After visiting a few local villages, we will head back downtown to stop by other sites, Preah Khan Temple, Ta Prohm Temple and Ta Keo Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
1.Which is considered the center of Angkorian relics of Cambodia?
A.Angkor Wat. B.Angkor Thom.
C.Preah Khan Temple. D.Banteay Srei Temple.
2.What can visitors do when touring Angkor Wat?
A.Drive to a private place. B.Admire the ancient Angkorian relic.
C.Host a beautiful Apsara Dinner Show. D.Visit some local villages.
3.What’s the most attractive part in the Banteay Srei Temple?
A.A private ride. B.The hiking in a mountain.
C.The magical reliefs. D.The fantastic sunrise.
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请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐歌曲；
2.推荐理由(如曲调优美,歌词易懂等)；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：曲调melody 歌词lyric
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I can't quite believe what happened today. I was on my way home as usual, dreaming about which I was going to do at the weekend, when I had heard shouts coming from the road. I looked around and saw I was the only persons there. 1 walk over to the entrance to the road. There in front of me was a young girl struggle with a man of about forty. I judged the situation quite quickly but was deciding whether to stop them. The man shouted angry in a loud voice. He tried to push the girl against the wall, screaming at him to give him her bag. Without hesitation, I called police. They arrived for a minute and look the man away.
