Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus began in Wuhan in Dec 2019, China has mobilized (调动) the power of the whole country. Now, epidemic (疫情) control and prevention efforts are starting to take effect.
According to a key meeting held on Feb 21, the spread of the epidemic is being contained. On Feb 24, mainland areas outside of Hubei reported nine new infections (感染), the first single— digit (个位数) increase in weeks, according to the National Health Commission.
Vaccine (疫苗) development is also progressing. Some vaccines have been tested on animals, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology. “If vaccine development is compared to building a house, we have laid the foundation (地基) and the building is starting to emerge (出现) from the ground,” Zeng Yixin, deputy director of the National Health Commission, said to China Daily.
However, the turning point of the epidemic is yet to come. After millions of people return to work in major cities, the number of new infections should be kept low for two weeks. This is expected to be a turning point in China, according to the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies. But the situation in Hubei is still serious.
The situation outside of China is concerning. As of 4 pm on Feb 27, the total number of confirmed (确诊) infections in South Korea had risen to 1,766, Xinhua reported. Italy had reported 470 confirmed cases as of Feb 26, as well as 12 deaths. Singapore, Japan and Iran have also found cases.
“The window of opportunity (the best time to contain the outbreak) may be closing,” said WHO Director—General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He called on the international community to act quickly to control the epidemic before the window closes completely.
1.How many new infections were reported in mainland areas outside of Hubei on Feb 24?
A.0 B.9 C.12 D.470
2.What is the latest news about vaccine development, according to the passage?
A.A special hospital is being built to develop vaccines.
B.Some of the vaccines have started to take effect.
C.Scientists still need to figure out how vaccines work.
D.Scientists have started to test some vaccines on animals.
3.The underlined phrases “yet to come” in the 4th paragraph means________.
A.已经到来 B.即将到来 C.尚未到来 D.不会到来
4.The last two paragraphs tell us that________..
A.African countries are not affected by the epidemic
B.we have missed the best time to control the epidemic
C.the virus appears to be more dangerous outside of China
D.immediate action is needed globally to control the epidemic
5.What can we infer from the story?
A.China is no longer the center of the epidemic.
B.The turning point in Hubei will come in two weeks.
C.It is still not time for us to lower our guard.
D.New hospitals will be built in other countries.
Are you a happy person most of the time? Or do you easily get angry sometimes? Everyone has a different temperament (脾气). It is usually be1ieved that both genes (基因) and environment may affect people's temperaments in different ways. But now scientists have found that the season of birth also plays a role.
Scientists from Budapest, Hungary, studied 400 university students. In the study, the students needed to finish a questionnaire (问卷). The purpose of it was to find out which of four kinds of temperaments they most had. From the questionnaire, scientists found that the students always answered something like "My mood often changes for no reason" and "I love to deal with new projects, even if it is risky". These answers were then matched with their birthdays.
They discovered that people born in summer easily change between sad and happy moods compared to people born in winter. Those who always feel positive are mostly born in spring and summer.
The study also found that those born in autumn less probably had a mood of depression which may easily drive them to cry, while those born in winter were not easier to be angry.
Scientists said that this was probably because the seasons had an influence on certain chemicals in the human body. And the chemicals are important to control people's moods even in adult life.
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"It seems that when you are born may increase or decrease your chance of developing certain mood disorders (紊乱)," lead scientist Xenia Gonda told The Telegraph.
1.What probably can't affect people's temperaments according to Paragraph 1?
A Genes.
A.Ages. B.Seasons.
C.Environment.
2.What does the under1ined word "depression " most probably mean?
A.Sadness. B.Happiness.
C.Surprise. D.Excitement.
3.Which of the following sentences is NOT true from the passage?
A.People born in summer change their moods more easily.
B.The season of birth has an influence on humans' moods.
C.There were 400 middle school students taking part in the study.
D.The answers to the questionnaire were matched with their birthdays .
4.What will the writer most Probably write about on _____________ ?
A.How many kinds of moods thee are.
B.What can change the human body most.
C.How the certain chemicals affect the moods.
D.Whether the students will continue their study.
5.What's the best title of this passage?
A.Seasons and Moods
B.The Influence of Genes
C.Moods and Health
D.The Importance of Birthplaces
What does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment — the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for us human beings.
Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. That means we are always throwing away old things and buying new ones. Many times, if you no longer need something, someone else just might need it. For example, if your brother is old enough not to play with his plastic bike, why not give it to another family who has a little kid so that they don’t need to buy one? And one less large plastic toy doesn’t need to be produced.
Recycling has never been easier. Many organizations will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Tell your mom or dad you want to become “Chief of Recycling” for your family. Now that you know what things you can recycle, find a place to keep them. Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they’re thrown away.
Almost everyone likes traveling. But next time before you travel around the world, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a place where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? If so, get there and get your hands dirty. Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root, and your garden plants grow into big plants full of ripe, red tomatoes or tiny, juicy blueberries. Who knew being green would taste so good?
1.In the first paragraph, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________.
A.telling an interesting story B.explaining the word “green”
C.giving some special examples D.showing some research results
2.In a “throwaway” society, ________
A.people shouldn’t produce any plastic things
B.people can get anything they want from others
C.people always throw away the used things and buy new ones
D.people never keep anything useful
3.To be “Chief of Recycling”, you should________.
A.recycle things all by yourself B.ask your family to use the old things all the time
C.find a place to keep the things that can be recycled D.never allow your family to throw anything
4.You are advised to run a fruit or vegetable garden in order to________.
A.create a green environment B.make a lot of money
C.get your hands dirty D.travel more happily
5.The purpose of the passage is to tell us that________.
A.we must enjoy nature B.we had better eat more green food
C.we need to keep everything forever D.we should protect our environment
A jobless man applied（申请）for the position of “office boy” at Microsoft, The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.
“You are employed,” he said. “Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application form to fill in, as well as the date when you may start.”
The man replied, “But I don't have a computer or an e-mail.”
“I’m sorry,” said the HR manager, “If you don't have an e-mail, that mean you do not exist. And the one who doesn't exist cannot have the job.”
The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do. With only $10 in his pocket, he decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10kg tomatoes. He then sold the tomatoes from door to door . In less than two hours, he succeeded in making his money double. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with $60.
The man realized that he could survive in this way, and started earlier and returned late.
Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck and then he had his own fleet to send food . Five years later, he became one of the biggest food sellers in The US.
He started to plan his family's future, so he called an insurance broker (保险经纪人）to have a discussion. When the conversation was over, the broker asked him for his e-mail. The man replied again,“I don't have an e-mail.”
The broker answered in surprise, “You don't have an e-mail, and yet have succeeded building an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had had an e-mail?”
The man thought for a while and replied, "Yes, I would be an office boy at Microsoft
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填涂在答题卡相应位置。
1.Why was the man refused by the Microsoft?
A.He didn't pass the test.
B.He didn't do well in the interview.
C.He didn't get on well with the manager.
D.He didn't have a computer or an e-mail.
2.How much money did the man make in less than two hours by selling tomatoes?
A.$10． B.$20． C.$40． D.$60．
3.What does the underlined word“fleet” mean in Chinese?
A.公司 B.农场 C.车队 D.商场
4.What does the insurance broker's answer mean?
A.He suggests that the man should have an e-mail.
B.The man doesn't have an e-mail. so he has succeeded.
C.The man could be more successful if he had an e-mail.
D.He can't imagine there exists someone who has no e-mail.
5.What's the best tide of the passage?
A.I don't have an e-mail.
B.I used to be an office boy.
C.Having an e-mail is important
D.Insurance is important in one’s life.
A teacher was giving a talk to his students on stress management. He raised a glass of water and asked them, “How _____________ do you think this glass of water is?” The students began to think and ______________ . Their answers were different, from 20g to 500g.
“It does not matter on the real _________________. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it fora______________, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call a_______________ . It is the exact same amount of water, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. What we have to do is to put the glass down, ________________ for a while before holding it up again.”
“If we carry our burdens________________ , sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on. The burden will become increasingly heavier. We have to _________________ the burden every now and then, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.”
So______________ you return home from work tonight, leave the burden away. Don’t carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you have, let them down for a moment if you can. And learn to________________yourselves. Life is short but amazing. Enjoy it!
1.A.heavy B.full C.long
2.A.read B.watch C.guess
3.A.height B.weight C.length
4.A.minute B.day C.week
5.A.policeman B.teacher C.doctor
6.A.rest B.shake C.work
7.A.this time B.from time to time C.all the time
8.A.think about B.put down C.raise up
9.A.after B.since C.until
10.A.relax B.help C.care
—________?
— Nothing could be better.
A.What should we do B.Shall we stop to rest C.How can I help you
