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COVID-19 has made people think harder about their relationship with nature. It has also raised questions about urban (城市的) lifestyles. The sharing economy (共享经济), working in open offices, living in crowded apartments and the food industry’s use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic (大流行).
Although the sharing economy might be good – it’s cheaper to rent than to own – sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus. How does one do “social distancing (和他人保持安全距离)” when they are expected to share cars, bikes, apartments and even the same offices
The trend (趋势) of using open offices, which can save space, is working against us. In this type of office, workers don’t have their own desk – everything is shared. Sometimes, computers and chairs are also shared, which is not hygienic (卫生的). Fortunately, more workers are working from home during the pandemic, but that won’t last forever.
Reusability (循环利用) is a common practice in the restaurant industry. Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used. Unfortunately, reusable products increase the chance of spreading disease. For example, Starbucks recently stopped refilling (重新装满) customers’ reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.
People like to be social. But the virus has made this more dangerous. We have to be careful about how we interact (交往) with others for now. Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.
1. According to the author, the strong point of the sharing economy is that_____.
A. it lasts longer
B. it costs less
C. it’s popular
D. it’s hygienic
2. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _____.
A. how working at home won’t last long
B. how shared offices can save space
C. the hygienic problems of open offices
D. the sharing economy trend
3. According to the author, restaurants can spread the virus easily because _____.
A. everything is shared in many restaurants
B. they use too much disposable tableware
C. many restaurants have poor hygiene
D. cups and chopsticks are often reused
4. The author probably agrees that _____.
A. we need to change some of our lifestyles
B. the sharing economy won’t last forever
C. no one can stay out of the sharing economy
D. we shouldn’t stay away from shared products
答案:
1-4 BCDA
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If you live in Shanghai, you might have taken a “lesson” in sorting (分类) garbage, as the city introduced new garbage-sorting regulations (规章) on July 1, 2019.
As China’s first city to carry out strict regulations on garbage sorting and recycling, Shanghai requires its residents (居民) to sort garbage into four categories (类别), namely recyclable, harmful, dry and wet waste. If people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can be fined up to 200 yuan.
Since the regulation took effect, the amount of total daily waste in Shanghai has been reduced by an average of 15,500 tons, dropping 26 percent from the end of 2018, while the average daily weight of recyclables hits 4,500 tons, five times higher than the end of 2018, according to the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau.
The city also rebuilt 21,000 waste-sorting stations and more than 40,000 waste bins have been updated (更新). The city’s waste collection and transportation system (运输系统) is complete, according to the bureau.
“Proper waste sorting protects the environment and saves natural resources,” said Deng Jianping, director of the bureau. “Led by the central government, Shanghai is making efforts to develop long-term solutions to garbage management.”
However, there have also been some problems. Some people complained that it is difficult to deal with wet garbage, as they are asked to remove wet garbage from its bag when dumping (倾倒). According to the sorting rules, the wet garbage must go in the wet waste bin and the bag must go in the dry waste bin.
This separation is necessary, as it ensures that the wet garbage will decompose (分解) properly and become useful organic (有机的) waste, the bureau said.
Plastic bags can affect this process. Some people in Shanghai are instead using paper bags that can biodegrade(生物降解)or plastic containers that can be washed and reused, according to Xinhua.
1. People in Shanghai are asked to sort their garbage into the _____ categories.
A. recyclable, dry, harmful and kitchen waste
B. recyclable, kitchen, dry and “other” waste
C. harmful, recyclable, dry and “other” waste
D. harmful, recyclable, dry and wet waste
2. What does the third paragraph tell us
A. The garbage-sorting regulation has already brought improvements.
B. Recyclable waste comes out to two-thirds of the total daily waste.
C. In 2019, people produced less waste than in 2018.
D. Shanghai needs stricter rules to deal with waste.
3. According to Deng Jianping, Shanghai _____.
A. has added more than 40,000 waste bins
B. has had problems with garbage management
C. will help other cities make garbage-sorting regulations
D. is still looking for long-term solutions to deal with garbage
4. What does “this process” in the last paragraph refer to
A. The process of sorting garbage.
B. The process of dumping wet waste.
C. The process of decomposing wet waste.
D. The separation of wet waste and dry waste.
5.This article tell us_______.
A. why Shanghai must sort their garbage.
B. how Shanghai sorts their garbage
C. the reason of the garbage-sorting regulation and some achievement.
D.how to protect our environment
参考答案:
1-5 DADCC
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In late January, a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media .
This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box:“山川异域,风月同天。”.It literally translates to“ Mountains and rivers on foreign land wind and moon under the same sky.” or officially ,“Lands apart, sky shared ”Besides the heartfelt regard and the elegant language, the quote also alluded a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two countries.
The line comes from a seventh century Buddhist hymn by prince Nagaya, a politician from the Nara period (710-794)of Japan, titled “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for good Karma”: Lands apart, sky shared. For the disciples of Buddha, to nurture good karma .
The hymn was embroidered on 1,000 Buddhist robes which Prince Nagaya had made and sent to the Tang court in China. It’s a part of his invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks to visit Japan. The poem was also included in the Complete Tang Poems, the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.
Inspired by the Prince’s hymn, Jianzhen, decided to go on a voyage to Japan. After six attempts and the loss of his eyesight, Jianzhen finally arrived, and made a significant contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Japan.
The reference does not only invoke shared history, but also mutual appreciation for ancient poetry in the Chinese language. Many in china were touched by the poetic expression of support from Japanese citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.
1.Why did the donation cause a stir
A. Because it came from Japan.
B. Because it was donated to Hubei province.
C. Because of the poetic message on boxes.
D. Because it was from china.
2.“Lands apart, sky shared. ”expresses a lot EXCEPT ___ .
A. the heartfelt regard
B. the elegant language
C. the significant moment in the history
D. Japan’s love for Chinese culture
3.Who wrote the poem " Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma"
A.A poet from China
B.A poet of Japan
C.A monk from China
D.A politician of Japan
4.What does“ the reference” refer to in the last paragraph
A. For the disciples of buddha to nurture good karma.
B. The Complete Tang Poems.
C. The largest existing collection of Tang poetry.
D. Lands apart ,sky shared.
5.What can we know from Paragraph 4 and 5
A. The poem was embroidered on 10,000 Buddhist robes。
B. Jianzhen was inspired by the prince hymn and decided to be a traveler。
C. The poem was included in the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.
D. After six attempts and the loss of his hearing, Jianzhen finally arrived in Japan.
参考答案
1-5 CDDDC
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared (宣布) the new coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak a global public health emergency after the spread of the disease across the world. WHO made the decision in its third meeting about the coronavirus, after it decided not to take such a step in the first two meetings.
Officially called a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), it is considered to be a public health risk through the international spread of disease. It suggests a serious, sudden and unusual situation in which the world must act quickly.
Since 2009, there have been a few global health emergencies, including the 2009 swine flu pandemic (猪流感) and the 2014 outbreak of ebola in West Africa.
The new coronavirus has got attention because of its similarity to SARS which killed about 800 people across the world in 2002-2003. So far, the new coronavirus does not seem to be as deadly as SARS, but there have been more cases.
Its declaration could cause trade and travel restrictions (限制). Those who have made holiday plans might have their plans affected (受影响的) in some parts of the world.
The WHO said its greatest worry was the potential (潜在性) for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems, who might not be able to handle (处理) it.
“We are all in this together and we can only stop it together,” said the WHO’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
1. What does the underlined phrase “take such a step” mean in the first paragraph
A. Spread the coronavirus across the world.
B. Declare the coronavirus a global public health emergency.
C. Hold the third meeting about the coronavirus.
D. Restrict trade and travel across the world.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE
A. The 2009 swine flu pandemic was a global public health emergency.
B. SARS killed about 800 people across the world in 2009.
C. The new coronavirus has few cases than SARS.
D. The spread of the coronavirus has no risk.
3. What could the declaration of global public health emergency cause
A. Bigger outbreak of the coronavirus.
B. Trade and travel restrictions.
C. A weaker health system.
D. Immediate stop of the coronavirus.
参考答案
1-3:BAB
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Facts about the novelcoronavirus
Here are some facts you need to know about the the new coronavirus.
1. Smoking can’t kill the new coronavirus
Smoking may reduce the body’s resistance (抵抗力)and make it easier for people to be infected (感染).
2. VitaminC can’t prevent infection
VC is usually used as anauxiliary (辅助的) treatment. It can’t prevent or kill coronaviruses. Taking too much VC is bad for your health.
3. Antibiotics can’t treat the new coronavirus
Antibiotics do not kill viruses, only bacteria (细菌). The new coronavirus is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used to prevent or treat it.
4. Takinga hot bath can’t kill the virus
Although the new coronavirus is vulnerable (脆弱的) to heat, it can only be weakened after exposure (暴露) to a 56℃ temperature for over 30 minutes.
5. Sun exposure can’t kill the virus
The temperature of sunlight can’t reach 56℃, so the sunlight can’t kill the virus. If you want to get some sun, please wear a mask.
1. What should you do to prevent the new coronavirus
A. Smoke.
B. Take alot of VC.
C. Wear a mask.
2. Why can’t antibiotics treat the new coronavirus
A. Antibiotics can kill viruses.
B. Antibiotics can only kill bacteria.
C. Antibiotics are too expensive.
参考答案
1-2:CB
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Wearing a mask while sleeping at home sounds a little crazy.But Wu Keying did so during the novel coronavirus outbreak. “I feared that I would be infected. Now I know it’s not necessary to do so. But I am still worried about when the epidemic will end,” said the 13-year-old from Chengdu, Sichuan province. Being stuck inside makes her feel anxious.
In fact, many people have experienced feelings like Wu.Nearly 80 percent of people are deeply worried about the outbreak, while 40percent strongly fear it, according to a survey released on Jan 27 by theChinese Academy of Social Sciences.
These emotions (情绪) are normal for people who are going through stressful events, according to Wang Weihua, an expert on positive psychology (积极心理学). “Some stressful reactions (反应) can help us fight the virus,” Wang said. “We take more protective actions, such as wearing masks and washing hands often, for example.”
But if these feelings last too long, it will be bad for our mental (心理的) health, Wang added. So how can we stay positive
First, we should learn to accept unexpected changes in life,wrote Xiong Kewei, a psychological consultant (咨询师) at Beijing Normal University. We might learn new lessons from these changes, like respecting (尊重) nature and being more responsible (有担当的).
Another useful way to stay positive is to stick to a normal routine (正常作息).
“The key is to take good care of the body, arrange a reasonable schedule, ensure adequate sleep and diet, and get the necessary rest and relaxation,” Zhang Hong, deputy chief physician of Wuhan Mental Health Center, told China Daily.
1. Wu Keying wore a mask while sleeping because _____.
A. her parents told her to do so
B. it’s the best way to avoid infection
C. one of her family members was infected
D. she was scared of being infected
2. What do we know from Paragraph 2
A. Many people feel worried about the virus.
B. We shouldn’t worry too much about the virus.
C. Only 40 percent of people worry about the outbreak.
D. More than 80 percent of people wear masks while sleeping.
3. According to Wang Weihua, _____ can help us fight the virus.
a. wearing masks
b. being stress-free
c. staying positive
d. washing our hands
A. abc C. acd B. abd D. bcd
4. The last three paragraphs are mainly about _____.
A. how to stay away from the coronavirus
B. how psychologists helped patients
C. suggestions on how to stay positive
D. how to receive psychological counseling
参考答案
1-4 DACC
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Sonic the Hedgehog《刺猬索尼克》
Release date: Feb 14, 2020 (US) He is a blue hedgehog (刺猬). He can run very fast. He is the popular video game character (角色) Sonic!
Sonic first appeared (出现) in a Sega Genesisvideo game in 1991. He quickly became a popular character for gamers everywhere. (第一题)In the game, Sonic hadto stop a scientist named Dr Robotnik from doing bad things. Dr Robotnik wanted to find some powerful emeralds (绿宝石) and take over the world. Dr Robotnik turned helpless animals into robots (机器人) to fight for him.(第二题) Sonic had to fight hard to save (拯救) the world and his friends.
Now, Sonic and Dr Robotnik are back in the movie Sonic the Hedgehog. The movie takes place in the rural (乡村的) town of Green Hills.It is also the name of the first level (级别) of the video game. (第三题)The town’s sheriff (县治安官) must help Sonic stop Dr Robotnik. Choose the answer
1. According to passage, we know that _____.
A. Sonic is a blue boy.
B. Sonic is a character in novel at the beginning.
C. Sonic stop Dr Robotnik from doing bad things.
D. Sonic is a blue robots.
2. Why Sonic want stop Dr Robotnik’s plan
A. Because he want to become a robots.
B. Because Sonic want to save the world and his friends.
C. Because Sonic want to get powerful emeralds.
D. Because Sonic is a homeless animal.
3. What should the town’s sheriff do
A. He should help Dr Robotnik to do experiments
B. He should catch Sonic in the rural town.
C. He should try to feed homeless animals.
D. He should help Sonic stop DrRobotni
参考答案
1-3:CBD