As doctors were racing against the time to save patients infected with the novel coronavirus(新型冠状病毒), thousands of volunteers also stepped up to play supporting roles in fighting against the epidemic(疫情)in Wuhan. And among them are some foreigners.
Philippe Klein, a French doctor, who has been in Wuhan for six years, chose to stick to his post. Since the outbreak(暴发)of the epidemic, Klein has been busy caring for foreign patients in the city, giving diagnoses(诊断)and treatments at their homes. He said, "I like Wuhan and the friendly people of Wuhan. I am a doctor, so I have to do my job and do my duty. I'm proud that I stayed."
Sina Karami from Iran works as a barista(咖啡师)at a cafe named Wakanda. It is two years since she and her brother lived in Wuhan. After the outbreak of the epidemic, Sina's brother decided to go back to Iran and wanted Sina to go with him, but Sina's choice was to stay. There are several hospitals near the cafe treating patients with the novel coronavirus. Her cafe delivered coffee to nearby hospitals free every day, offering support to the medical staff. Sina said, "I won't leave Wuhan at this difficult moment. Despite the risks brought by the epidemic, the fearlessness of the medical staff impresses me, and I will also not retreat-instead, I will continue to provide help to the medical staff."
Haroon Nomaan, a Pakistan engineer working for Lenovo in Wuhan, also volunteered to help coordinate(协调)overseas projects and translate custom clearance documents in English and Urdu in a team of 83. "I hope that this crisis(危机)will be over soon, and as long as I'm needed, I'm more than happy to do this, whatever the time," he said.
What these international friends have done shows that "Virus knows no borders, but the worst of times reveals the best in people."
1.When did Philippe Klein first come to Wuhan?
A.In 2008. B.In 2010. C.In 2012. D.In 2014.
2.What does the underlined word "retreat" in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?
A.屈服 B.退缩 C.振奋 D.后悔
3.Which words can be used to describe Haroon Nomaan?
A.Selfish and cold. B.Helpful and responsible.
C.Active and humorous. D.Lazy and careless.
4.What can't we get from the text?
A.Philippe Klein helped to treat foreign patients in Wuhan.
B.Sina Karami has been in Wuhan with his brother for two years.
C.Sina's cafe provided free coffee for all the medical staff in Wuhan.
D.Haroon Nomaan can translate Chinese into English and Urdu.
5.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Different Jobs of Foreigners in Wuhan
B.Help From Foreign Volunteers in Wuhan
C.Life of Foreigners in Wuhan During the Outbreak
D.The Influence of Novel Coronavirus on Foreigners in Wuhan
Every school has a notice board. Let's see what is on the notice board of an American school.
School Policies ◆Fighting, saying bad words and all other bad behaviors will not be allowed. ◆Do not throw rocks, snowballs or sticks on the school ground. ◆Hand in a note or telephone to school if you are absent on the school days. ◆Parents and visitors need to check in at the office when entering the school. | After-school Programs The after-school programs will continue for the year of 2020. The programs will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day. 3:30-4:30 Homework & Reading 4:30-6:00 Activities If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 524-9752. |
Class Announcements(通知) ◆Test Dates: The math test is on June 12. The science test is on June 15. ◆Parents' meeting: The next parents meeting is on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting hall. ◆Homework: Please check the Homework Board at the school homepage to find your homework. | Report Card Report card about your school life and work will be given to your parents. Look at the marking key(评分标准)for your school work. MARKING KEY Goes beyond grade level standards: 4 Meets grade level standards: 3 Does not meet grade level standards, making progress: 2 Does not meet grade level standards, not making progress: 1 |
1.What should visitors do when entering the school according to School Policies?
A.They have to check in at the office. B.They must call 524-9752.
C.They need to telephone the school. D.They should hand in a note.
2.Where can students get information about parents' meeting?
A.From School Policies. B.From Report Card.
C.From After-school Programs. D.From Class Announcements.
3.What does Report Card show parents?
A.Plans for classes and tests. B.After-school activities.
C.Children's school life and work. D.Certain school rules.
4.If Tony doesn't meet grade level standards at school but makes progress, he will get ________ on the Report Card.
A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4
5.According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
A.If you want to ask for leave, a note or telephone should be handed in to school.
B.The next parents' meeting is on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting hall.
C.After-school Programs will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every Sunday.
D.There are four levels of marking key on the Report Card.
When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelons were expensive. One of my father's friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St.Paul.
Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernie's place. We'd sit on the edge of the dock(码头), and got ready for a big meal.
Bernie would take out his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then we'd bury our faces in watermelons, eating only the heart-the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, and most seed-free part-and throw away the rest.
Bernie was my father's ideal of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie's wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.
What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. If you don't take the time to dangle(摇摆)your feet over the dock and enjoy life's small pleasure, your work will probably hurt your life.
For many years, I forgot that lesson I'd learned as a kid on the dock. I was too busy making all the money I could. Well, I've relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. That's the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw the rest away.
1.How were the watermelons to the writer when he was young?
A.Not common. B.Not cheap. C.Not delicious. D.Not sweet.
2.How did the writer and his father eat the watermelon?
A.They ate it in a polite way. B.They only ate its best part.
C.They ate every part of it. D.They shared only one piece.
3.What did the writer's father think of Bernie?
A.He was just a rich businessman. B.He worked hard all the time.
C.He lived a rich but healthy life. D.He knew how to make money.
4.What do the underlined words "the heart of the watermelon" in the last paragraph refer to?
A.The best part of the watermelon. B.The writer's busy life.
C.The writer's decision of making money. D.The writer's hope of enjoying life.
5.What can be learned from the text?
A.One has to work hard to reach his goal. B.One should help a friend in trouble.
C.Watermelon is the healthiest fruit. D.One should keep work and life balance.
In June 1985, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to successfully climb the west face of 21,000 foot snow-covered Siula Grande mountain in Peru. They _______ to reach the top, but on their way back the conditions were so _______ that Joe fell and broke one of his legs. They both knew that if Simon continued alone, he would probably get back _______. But Simon decided to take a risk and try to lower Joe down the mountain by a rope.
As they went down, the weather got _______. Then another trouble happened. They couldn't see or hear each other, and by mistake, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice(峭璧). It was _______ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joe's _______ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. Finally, Simon had to make a _______ and cut the rope in tears. Joe fell into a large crevasse(裂缝)in the ice below. He couldn't walk, _______ he got out of the crevasse successfully and started to move towards their camp.
Simon had returned to the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be _______, but he didn't want to leave immediately. Three days later, at the middle of the night, he heard Joe's voice. He couldn't ________ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.
1.A.hoped B.failed C.managed D.allowed
2.A.similar B.unexpected C.helpful D.normal
3.A.safely B.painfully C.dangerously D.bravely
4.A.better B.worse C.peacefully D.kindly
5.A.necessary B.impossible C.easy D.crazy
6.A.height B.strength C.power D.weight
7.A.plan B.break C.decision D.request
8.A.but B.unless C.so D.until
9.A.disabled B.hurt C.dead D.weak
10.A.believe B.accept C.make D.find
—The first aircraft carrier(航母)made in China has hit the water.
—Really? ________ exciting news!
A.What B.How C.What an D.How an
—May I have a look at your plan for vacation, Smith?
—Sorry, Mrs. Brown. I've ________ it at home.
A.missed B.forgotten C.lost D.left
