Do you remember the scene in the video?
Lead-in
B9 U1 Reading
Fighting the hidden enemy
What are the topic sentences of each paragraph?
Global reading
How it transmitted
How it evolved
How the world pulled together.
How we protect ourselves
A call to build a better and more secure future.
Global reading
Para. 2: How it affects people
1. What happens once the virus enters the body?
2. Which of the following are NOT the common symptoms caused by Covid?19?
A. Fever and a headache.
B. A dry cough and loss of taste.
C. A stomachache and loss of sight.
D. Loss of taste or smell and tiredness.
Detailed reading
The virus multiplies inside the cell quickly and infects neighbouring cells.
Para. 3: How it transmits
1. How is Covid-19 spread from person to person?
2. In what environments does the Covid?19 virus spread most easily?
A. In cool and wet conditions.
B. In spaces without enough ventilation.
C. In the public square with few people.
D. In the wild windy field.
This typically happens when people take in respiratory droplets and particles from an infected person.
Detailed reading
Para. 4: How it evolves
? In early 2020, it came to be fully recognized on a ____________ scale.
? New and even more ___________ variants of the virus, such as the Delta and Omicron variants, began to evolve.
global
infectious
Detailed reading
Para. 5: How the world pulled together
How did the world pull together to beat Covid-19?
{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Government
Doctors and nurses
worked around the clock and went wherever they were needed
Community workers and volunteers
Ordinary people
united in helping thoses affected by the pandemic
Simple acts of kindness and generosity were ______________. __________________ shone at its brightest.
everywhere
The human spirit
? developed and pursued clar policies
? joined forces with leading research institues
stepped forward to deliver food and medicines to residents
Detailed reading
Para.6: How we protect ourselves
Which of the following measures is ineffective in controlling the spread of infectious diseases?
A. Seek medical attention from time to time.
B. Clean hands with soap and water.
C. Receive vaccines.
D. Wear face masks in public places.
Detailed reading
Discussion
The author writes,“In the darkest days when Covid-19 was doing its worst, the human spirit shone at its brightest.” What examples can you think of that support this point of view?
假定你是学生会主席李华,当流感病毒肆虐,请你围绕 “从小事做起共战疫情” 这一主题,给全校学生写一封英文倡议书。
要点如下:
1. 倡议的原因和目的 2. 倡议的具体内容 3. 发出倡议
注意:
1. 词数80左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Writing
Dear schoolmates,
Over the past fifteen days, the influenza virus has made its way around China. It has a strong impact on our life and study. Faced with the crisis, we students should respond actively to the appeal from authority and experts. In order to ease the serious condition, all of students had better do as follows.
Initially, stay at home and don't go out if not necessary. Be responsible for yourself and others. Simultaneously, do wear masks while you are in the open air. As we all know, it can reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Washing hands as often as possible is needed, too. Most importantly, everyone ought to have a positive attitude to the campaign with the disease. Attitude is everything. (倡议做法)
My dear friends, there may be a long way to go for us. Let's work hand in hand to overcome anxiety and do some bits (尽一点绵薄之力). We have faith in the fact that tomorrow is another day.
The Students' Union