Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,more than 1. 5 b...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,more than 1. 5 billion children have been affected by school closures worldwide. 1. The guidance below outlines what can be done to handle online risks and promote positive online learning experiences for children.

2.Schools should be aware that children especially the younger ones could unintentionally hurt others in their communication. And schoolyard bullying(欺凌）among classmates may easily change into online bullying. Also school authorities need to adapt anti-bullying rules and policies for online spaces and make them clear to students and parents.

Continued access to school-based advisory services should be ensured. In the absence of the face-to-face contact with advisers,children in depression need to have safe and secret means of reaching out to advisers. 3.Thus schools should promote more helplines or online advisory platforms. Guidelines regarding digital safety should be provided for children to create a positive long-distance learning experience. 4. Specific safeguards may include wearing appropriate clothing in front of cameras, avoiding using private messaging services in teacher-student communication and not connecting to virtual classrooms from bedrooms.

Potentially harmful information and inappropriate use of data should be avoided. Increased online activity may expose children to age-inappropriate and potentially harmful content. 5. Additionally,the shift of children's lives online may result in the added collection and processing of children's personal data by companies. Therefore,schools should seek digital protection mechanisms to ensure only authorized individuals are able to access the online learning platforms.

A.Good online manners should be promoted and monitored.

B.It is necessary to provide online resources for school children.

C.They can also be the target for a large quantity of online marketing.

D.They should be encouraged to use their voices online to support others.

E.Many of them are now taking classes as well as socializing more online.

F.They should be taught how,when and where online classes can be carried out.

G.Disabled children experiencing increased anxieties may require additional support.

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Zhou Zhaoyan is just 6 years of age, but she has touched the hearts of Internet users worldwide, many of whom are still living amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Since her parents started to post her performances on video—sharing platform YouTube in early March, her account Miumiu Guitargirl has attracted more than 157,000 fans.

The video of her singing Fly Me to the Moon, written by Bart Howard, while playing guitar received over 5 million hits on the platform. In her version of the classic song, Hotel California, by the Eagles, she is seen singing, playing guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums and maracas. With over 1.8 million hits, it’s been described by viewers as the “cutest version” of the song. Followers send best wishes online to the “talented angel”.

Some singers, bands and celebrities from home and abroad also reposted her videos on their social media. The American instrumental guitarist Nei ZaZa reposted the girl’s cover of his guitar music I’m Alright on the Facebook, and commented: “6 years old! They get younger and younger!”

The girl has covered both Chinese and English songs. The most difficult is I Wish You Love, which was sung by bossa nova singer Lisa Ono. It took about three weeks to master the guitar—playing and singing, her father says, adding that as many people like the girl’s music, she’s more confident about herself and wants to learn more.

“I’m glad that many people like my music. I know some of them will watch it over and over. I feel very warm-hearted,” says Zhaoyan from Nanjing, Jiansu Province, who learned guitar from the age of 3 from her father, a guitar teacher.

In late February, her parents started to post short videos of her playing guitar on the Chinese video—sharing platform Bilibili. At that particular time, Zhaoyan was practicing guitar about five hours a day, as the family were confined to their home due to the pandemic.

1.What has made Zhaoyan popular worldwide?

A.Her covers of the classic songs. B.Her musical talent shows online.

C.Her skills in playing the guitar. D.Her efforts to help COVID-19 patients.

2.What did Nei ZaZa thinks of the girl’s cover of his music?

A.It was great for so young a girl. B.She still had a long way to go.

C.She did better than he himself. D.She has potential to be a super star.

3.How does Zhou feel about her own popularity?

A.Unexpected. B.Indifferent.

C.Encouraged. D.Overjoyed.

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Bill Gates on how to fight future pandemics

WHEN HISTORIANS write the book on the covid-19 pandemic, what we've lived through so far will probably take up only the first third or so.The bulk of the story will be what happens next.

I believe that humanity will beat this pandemic, but only when most of the population is vaccinated(接种疫苗）.Until then, life will not return to normal.

As the pandemic slows in developed nations,it will accelerate in developing ones.Their experience,however,will be worse.In poorer countries,where fewer jobs can be done remotely,distancing measures won't work as well.The virus will spread quickly,and health systems won't be able to care for the infected.

Wealthy nations can help.But people in rich and poor places alike will be safe only once we have an effective medical solution for this virus,which means a vaccine.

My hope is that,by the second half of 2021,facilities around the world will be manufacturing a vaccine.If that's the case,it will be a history-making achievement: the fastest humankind has ever gone from recognizing a new disease to immunizing （免疫）against it.

Apart from this progress in vaccines,two other big medical breakthroughs will emerge from the pandemic.One will be in the field of diagnostics.The next time a novel virus crops up,people will probably be able to test for it at home.Researchers could have such a test ready within a few months of identifying a new disease.

The third breakthrough will be in antiviral drugs.We haven't been as effective at developing drugs to fight viruses as we have those to fight bacteria.But that will Researchers will develop large diverse libraries of antivirals,which they'll be able to scan trough and quickly find effective treatments for novel viruses.

All three technologies will prepare us for the next pandemic by allowing us to intervene(干预）early when the number of cases is still very low.

Our progress won't be in science alone.It will also be in our ability to make sure everyone benefits from that science.In the years after 2021,I think we'll learn from the years after 1945. With the end of the Second World War, leaders built international institutions like the UN to prevent more conflicts.After covid-19, leaders will prepare institutions to prevent the next pandemic.

These will be a mix of national,regional and global organizations.I expect they will participate in regular"germ games”in the same way as armed forces take part in War games.These will keep us ready for the next time a novel virus jumps from bats or birds to humans.

I hope wealthy nations include poorer ones in these preparations,especially by devoting more foreign aid to building up their primary health-care systems.This pandemic has shown us that viruses don't obey border laws and that we are all connected biologically by a network of microscopic germs,whether we like it or not.

The best analogy(类比）for today might be November 10th 1942.Britain had just won its first land victory of the war,and Winston Churchill declared in a speech: “This is not the end.It is not even the beginning of the end.But it is,perhaps,the end of the beginning.”

1.What are the three technologies that will prepare us for the next pandemic?

①manufacturing a vaccine fast　　　　

②diagnosing a virus at home

③developing antiviral drugs　

④allowing us to intervene early

A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④

2.As far as poorer countries are concerned,which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A.pandemic disease is more likely to begin in poorer countries

B.Working from home can work well in poorer countries.

C.Health systems are sufficient to care for the infected in poorer countries.

D.Virus will cross borders if poorer countries fail to contain it.

3.Why is the Second World War mentioned in Para.8?

A.The fight against the COVID-19 is similar to the Second World War.

B.People are suffering just as they were in the Second World War.

C.We should cooperate globally just as we did after the Second World War.

D.Countries are fighting each other like in the Second World War.

4.What is the tone of this passage?

A.pessimistic B.optimistic

C.neutral D.indifferent

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel and lash out at us.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 in China and some other countries is an example. Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization, said, “This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale (规模), human population density (密度), wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病).”

In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always tried to keep the harmony between nature and human beings.

However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings and capture wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance.

Although we don’t know for sure what first caused the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s time for people to reflect on our relationship with our planet and reconnect with this world and everything that we’ve been given. After all, nature is not the place to visit. It’s our home.

1.What does the phrase “lash out at” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.Control. B.Challenge. C.Destroy. D.Punish.

2.What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the COVID 19 outbreak?

A.Humans should live peacefully with nature.

B.Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.

C.We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.

D.It’s impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.

3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A.How human activities cause global warming.

B.How human beings break the balance of nature.

C.How human beings become their own masters.

D.How humans use technology to improve their lives.

4.What is the author’ s purpose in writing this article?

A.To reflect on the COVID-19 outbreak.

B.To explain what led to the COVID-19 outbreak.

C.To describe experts’ predictions on new pandemics.

D.To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.

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Exercise is an important part of staying healthy. Studies show that it can help strengthen the body’s natural defenses against disease. But exercise does not just keep us healthy. For many people, it is part of their daily routine, making them feel better about themselves. Getting enough exercise at difficult times, such as the current coronavirus pandemic (新冠疫情), is important.

However, due to the bans on close contact between individuals, gyms and exercise studios are not open. In areas with stay-at-home orders, exercising outside may not be as simple as usual. So, people are changing the way they exercise during this pandemic.

Beth Berglin is the director of a gallery in Miami, Florida. Before the pandemic, her exercise routine involved going to camp-style classes four mornings a week. Now, the area where she trains is closed. But she is staying active through online classes. “Part of the reason we exercise is to have that mental break,” she said. “I can’t imagine getting through this without having some form of physical activity.”

Fitness companies are changing to meet the new environment. Some are helping people stay active by offering online classes, some of which are free or have reduced cost. Some are offering longer trial periods for at-home workouts. During a trial period, people can try a product or service for free. Some have completely moved their training programs online. Many of these online exercise classes are made for smaller spaces and do not require any special equipment.

Fitness companies that have been using an online model seem better prepared than others. They are using the pandemic to expand their fitness offerings and appeal to new customers. Some of those new customers include children who are now learning at home during the pandemic. Founders of one online exercise company, named Obe, said that they received requests for children’s classes from parents. So, they launched four 10-minute dance and strength workouts for children 10 years old and younger.

1.What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A.The unexpected loneliness. B.The daily exercise routine.

C.The great loss of business. D.The lasting health catastrophe.

2.According to the author, online fitness courses ______ .

A.call for less demanding places but more costs

B.face some challenges in developing new learning models

C.attract more customers by meeting their individual needs

D.are more popular compared with the usual way of exercise

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Those who keep exercising have no risk of infection.

B.Regular exercise is an effective way to keep mental health.

C.Obe’s founders are optimistic about the future of their company.

D.The widespread pandemic forces people to break the exercise routine.

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UNICEF is appealing for more than one billion dollars in aid for women and children around the world．The United Nations Children's Fund has released its " Humanitarian Action Report" for two thousand ten． The report lists twenty -eight countries and territories with some of the world's most pressing crisis affecting women and children．

Haiti was considered to be in crisis long before the earthquake in January．The deputy executive director of UNICEF, Hilde Johnson, says the quake has only made the need for aid more immediate．But she says children all over the world have the right to the same assistance as children everywhere else．

The "Humanitarian Action Report" discusses several issues that UNICEF says increasingly threaten the basic rights of women and children．It says climate change has caused droughts and' food insecurity in many areas．High food prices and the global financial crisis of two thousand eight - two thousand nine have only added to poverty and malnutrition （ 营养不良）．And armed conflict continues to threaten the lives of millions．

Hilde Johnson says children are always the most affected by conflicts and disasters．They face an increased risk of abuse, including sexual violence and other serious rights violations （侵犯）．

UNICEF deals with about two hundred emergencies around the world every year．The greatest need last year was in sub - Saharan Africa．The report says drought, food insecurity and civil unrest affected about twenty - four million people．

Violence and displacements（ 驱逐）of people were especially bad in Sudan, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic．

In Asia, UNICEF expects its financial assistance needs to more than double this year．This is partly the result of adding Pakistan and the Philippines to the latest report．In Pakistan, it says, more than two million people have been forced from their homes by the conflict in the．Swat Valley and other areas of the northwest．And in the Philippines, more than two hundred thousand people are still living in shelters after severe storms last year．

This years UNICEF report talks about the value of public and private partnerships in helping children and families in emergencies．

And thats the VOA Special English Development Report, written by June Simms．For a link to the UNICEF report listing the twenty - eight countries and territories in crisis, go to www.unsv.com．I'm Steve Ember．

1.According to Hilde Johnson,  the most easily affected persons suffering from conflicts and disasters are __________．

A．women                     B．children                    C．the old                      D．the disabled

2.From this passage we know that the most serious problems in Asia are __________．

A．earthquakes and malnutrition

B．displacements and storms

C．sexual violence and other rights violations

D．droughts and food insecurity

3.Which of the following might serve as a suitable title for this passage?

A．Haiti was in crisis due to the earthquake in January

B．Violence in the twenty -eight countries and territories

C．UNICEF Appeals for Aid for Women and Children

D．the value of public and private partnerships in helping

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The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), has identified best practices for the naming of new human diseases, with the aim to minimize unnecessary negative effect of disease names. “We now have a name for the disease and it’s COVID-19, “ WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva.

COVID-I9, which has now spread to many countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections(病毒感染) ,share similar symptoms and seriously can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, telling the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.

Human coronaviruses (冠状病毒), of which there are four, can cause lung problems similar to flu. However, COVID-19 is more serious than a “typical one,” says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading. “There is no antibodies (抗体) in the population so it has potential for a global spread, “warns Jones.

As with the Ebola epidemic (埃博拉病毒)，which peaked in the middle of the last decade, fears around the new coronavirus are rising due to a lack of knowledge over its nature. Medical advice is similar across those countries with confirmed cases of the infection. In many western countries, authorities are asking those who think they are infected to call an ambulance rather than visiting a hospital, where they could potentially pass on the virus. Similar advice has been issued in China and other Asian countries.

1.What’s the aim of confirming the name for the disease?

A.To reduce the bad influence of misusing name.

B.To make the disease known to all of us.

C.To raise awareness of this disease.

D.To minimize the risk of global spread.

2.COVID-19 has much in common with seasonal flu EXCEPT that_____.

A.they are both viral infections

B.they have similar symptoms

C.they can spread from human to human

D.they have potential for a global spread

3.According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for the panic focused by COVID-19?

A.Shortage of drugs. B.A lack of knowing it.

C.Weak control measures. D.Speed of spreading.

4.What’s Ian Jones’s attitude towards the spread of COVID-19?

A.Indifferent. B.Confident.

C.Worried. D.Discouraged.

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Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, think of something that you’re grateful for. Making this a focus for yourself and teaching your kids to do the same can have a significant impact on your emotional health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 1. And if we begin our day with a feeling of hopeless and sadness, then we have let the negative feeling start going freely.

2. One way to counteract (消除) that feeling is by making regular schedule and sticking with it. When you organize and structure your life you know what to expect. Make sure you have a family routine. Remember, kids are used to routine and structure in schools. Many kids grow having consistency in their lives, which consequently helps them feel in control, something kids need now more than ever.

Not only will having plan help you stay centered, it will also keep you focused on the tasks at hand. A study published in the Annual Review of Psychology on psychological habits showed people rely on their routines and habits when they are stressed. 3. Establishing healthy routines could help with physical, emotional and mental health during difficult times like these.

4. The first item on the list should be to make your bed. According to a survey by OnePoll and Sleepopolis, which provides mattress reviews, people who make their beds regularly tend to report feeling happier and more productive. 5.

A.Go ahead and make a schedule.

B.Get up early and make your bed.

C.That helps them get through difficult times.

D.The heaviness of our current situation can quickly weigh us down.

E.Don’t forget, with COVID-19, you are not alone in how you are feeling.

F.Depression and anxiety can prevent you from feeling in control of your life.

G.Plus, if making your bed is on your list you can attain your first goal of the day.

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My telephone is out of order. Can you tell me the ____ news about the COVID-19 pandemic?

A.lately B.latest C.later D.latter

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As the coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak continues, many Americans are fearful of using public transportation. They are also looking for ways to get exercise without going to a gym. So, it may not be surprising that the pandemic (疫情) has led to a major increase in bicycle sales.

In the US, bicycles at big stores have sold out. And small bicycle stores cannot keep up with demand for “family-style” bicycles: the low-cost, easy-to-ride models. “The bicycle industry is seeing its biggest sales increase since the oil crisis of the 1970s,” said Jay Townley, an industry expert. He compared the sale of bicycles to the rush to buy products like toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.

The rise in bicycle sales is not happening just in the US. Italy has created bicycle paths for the growing number of people who want to avoid public transportation. In London, city officials plan to ban cars from some central roads. Bike shop owners in Manila say demand is even stronger than what they see at Christmas time.

Of course, you can only buy a bicycle if you can find one. In the US, the shortages now mean it may take many months to get a bicycle. High demand is not the only reason for the shortage. Many bicycle factories were shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. The increase in bicycle demand began in March as countries began to close down. In April, the sale of bicycles increased 200 percent in the US.

Joe Minutolo is the co-owner of Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop in Maine. He said he hoped the increased sales meant a change in the way people think about transportation. “People are having a chance to rethink things,” he said, “Maybe we’ll all learn something out of this, and something really good will happen.”

1.What causes the increase in bicycle sales?

A.Shortage of public transportation.

B.Outbreak of the coronavirus.

C.People’s desire to defeat disease.

D.People’s fear of natural disasters.

2.What change has the pandemic caused in Italy?

A.More bikes are sold than at Christmas time.

B.“Family-style” bicycles are in great need.

C.Cars are banned from some central roads.

D.New bicycle paths have been built.

3.What can we know from Paragraph 4?

A.It’s impossible to buy a bike.

B.Bike factories were closed in April.

C.High demand for bikes began in March.

D.It takes many months to produce a bike.

4.What is Joe Minutolo’s attitude towards the increased sales of bicycles?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive. C.Uncertain. D.Critical.

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