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Gyms(健身房)across China have been made to close so that they couldn't help spread the virus in 2020. A number of gyms have started classes online so their customers can keep healthy from home. Lauren Hogan, General Manager for F45 in Shanghai, told BBC that her gyms are offering lessons on WeChat.
"Every day my coaches have created a circuit-based training depending on our programming. ''Coaches have created lists of exercises and they are recording videos, but having fun with it, too." Ms. Hogan said there are groups in WeChat for customers to share the day's exercise they have completed. In fact, the videos have helped customers talk and know that there is a resource for them, and customers have been very happy and grateful. Ms. Hogan and her coaches have got personal thank you messages.
A music festival called Strawberry Music Festival, which has been hosted in several Chinese cities, also has put on its own indoor music festival named "Hi, I am also at home,,. The festival was held for five days and many musical acts joined it. The shows were pre-recorded, however viewers were able to discuss the music together in the comments section as if they were watching a show together.
Bookshops have also had to think of new ways of reaching customers, a double blow (双重打击)to an industry that is already competing against online shops. Chengdu Fang Suo Bookstore is located in a shopping centre in the city. One bookseller named Jin Jin said that it usually interests customers with its peaceful environment, however it has turned to Wechat to help bring in income (收入).Shop workers made their own book lists in WeChat groups. Customers could order the books from their online store.
Elsewhere in China, 1200 Bookstore in Guangzhou, a 24-hour shop, has been selling gift cards, tote bag (托特包) and "blind gift packages" as a way to bring in income. But the store's owner warned its customers on social media that it might not be long before 1200 Bookstore would have to shut permanently (永久地).As a result, he has got lots of supportive messages from followers,
1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A.Gyms have not been closed because of virus.
B.Online gyms made people keep fit outside.
C.Gyms, like F45 are offering lessons online.
D.Ms. Hogan is a manager for F45 in London.
2.Which of the following is true about F45 according to Paragraph 2?
A.Coaches have created a new running programming.
B.Coaches asked customers to record exercise videos.
C.Customers can't write or tell ideas in Wechat groups.
D.Customers had a lot of fun and were thankful to F45.
3.What does the underlined phrase "put on" most probably mean in Chinese?
A.假装 B.举办 C.增加 D.打开
4.What is the writer's purpose of writing the last two paragraphs?
A.To tell people how to buy books in 1200 Bookstore.
B.To encourage people to read more books in bookshops.
C.To show the bookshop's new ways to reach customers.
D.To introduce the importance of online bookshops.
5.The passage is most probably taken from _________________.
A.a news report B.a movie poster C.a history book D.a cook magazine
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In early 2020, a new disease called NCP（新型冠状病毒肺炎） hit Wuhan. It is reported that most people infected（感染）with the NPC looked like they had the common flu. They usually had a fever, a cough and shortness of breath. However, it spread so quickly that around tens of thousands of Chinese people were infected, and more than three thousand of them have died so far.
The Chinese government closed down the city to prevent the spread of the disease on 23rd 2020. At the same time, cases have been found across the world, including Korea and Japan. Local government tried its best to do something useful to stop the further development of this disease. In order to treat more and more patients infected with the NCP, Huoshenshan Hospital was set up in Wuhan. And it was built in just ten days.
More than 7,500 workers and around 1,000 trucks and large pieces of machines have been working at the Huoshenshan Hospital building site day and night. Around 400 rooms in the hospital have already been finished so far. The project began on January 25 and finished on February 2. And 1,400 doctors began to treat patients in Huoshenshan Hospital. There are 1,000 beds for patients in the hospital.
China also built a second hospital in Wuhan for treating the patients, with 1,600 beds. Leishenshan Hospital was completed on February 5. The hospital reduced the stress resulting from the increasing number of patients. This played an important role in standing up to the NCP.
1.According to the report, how many people have died so far?
A.About 10 thousand B.about 3 thousand C.About 7500 D.About 1000.
2.Which one has the same meaning as "standing up to" in the last paragraph?
A.rising up B.spreading to C.infecting with D.fighting against
3.Which is NOT TURE about Huoshengshan Hospital?
A.More than 7,500 workers put their effort into building it.
B.It was completed in only ten days.
C.Huoshenshan Hospital was finished on February 5.
D.There are 1,000 beds for patients in the hospital.
4.Where do you think this passage may come from?
A.a travel guide. B.A news magazine. C.A sports report. D.A history magazine.
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Up to now, Wood has published more than 60 diaries, and he still updates the diaries frequently on social media websites. In his first diary, he mentioned, “news is going around about a bad cold virus in Wuhan, but I feel worlds away from me and few people wear masks in public.”
He recorded in his diaries that thousands of medical workers from different provinces and cities went to Hubei to help with the anti-epidemic (抗疫). Restaurants and shops were closed down, while supermarkets checked people’s body temperatures. And community workers across the country took strict action, asking people to stay at home and helping the old buy daily necessities.
“People in some countries said these measures could cause panic among the public. However, my experience in China shows these efforts are useful and effective, which finally removed people’s fear,” Wood said.
Wood’s diaries soon attracted the world’s attention. Over 10,000 people left him messages on Facebook, and he was interviewed by Canadian CTV which later showed his diaries on its website.
“I also received greetings from my family and friends in Canada. They said they were inspired by the efforts the Chinese have made, he said. “People from some countries thought the Chinese overreacted, and that the Chinese government had overdone in epidemic prevention and control. However,since more countries and regions have been infected(感染) by the virus, more and more people came to realize how proper and important China’s control and prevention measures are.”
Wood is working with the New World Press, which plans to make his diaries a book named The Invisible War. In this book, he hopes to share China’s anti-epidemic experience with more people across the world so they can build confidence to fight against the virus.
1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A.People thought the virus spread fast.
B.People failed to realize the danger of the virus.
C.People wore masks in restaurants and supermarkets.
D.People paid enough attention to Wood’s news report.
2.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A.Business people’s work against the virus. B.Different people’s efforts against the virus.
C.Community workers’ key role against the virus. D.Medical workers’ great support against the virus.
3.Which one did Wood agree about China’s anti-epidemic measures?
A.The measures removed people’s fear.
B.The Chinese cared too much about the virus.
C.The measures would make people worry a lot.
D.The government took too strict measures to control the virus.
4.What caused some foreigners to change their thought?
A.People’s infection in more countries and regions.
B.The worldwide news report on China’s measures.
C.Wood’s experience in China shared in his diaries.
D.Chinese people’s working together against the virus.
5.What is The Inuisible War mainly going to talk about?
A.What Wood has experienced at home during the virus.
B.What people in the world have done to fight the virus.
C.What China has done to control and prevent the virus.
D.What Wood’s friends have done to help him fight the virus.
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The Smiths _______ China for ten years , so they have been used to the life here.
A. have been to B. have gone to C. have been in
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The Smiths _______ China for ten years , so they have been used to the life here.
A. have been to B. have gone to C. have been in
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the novel coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak a global public health emergency (突发事件) 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. 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 novel coronavirus has got attention because of its similarity to SARS which killed about 800 people across the world in 2002-2003. So far, the novel 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 influenced in some parts of the world. The WHO said its greatest worry was the potential (潜在性) for the virus to spread to counties with weaker health systems, who might not be able to deal with it. “We are all in this together and we can only stop it together,” said the WHO’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
When the virus hit China, many companies that make cars, smartphones and clothes started making face masks, too. Daddy Baby is a baby care company. It can make 700,000 masks each day. “We believe each mask we produce may save one more person,” said Lin Yangting. He is a manager at the company. When fighting the novel coronavirus, time is important. To save more lives, thousands of people work day and night. They build hospitals quickly, as well as make and transport medical things at a high speed. The surprising speed is a result of China’s unique system (独特的角度). With the Chinese speed, China has saved many patients.
1.What does the underlined phrase “take such a step” mean in the first paragraph?
A.Spread the coronavirus across the world.
B.Announce 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 fewer 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.
4.Why does WHO worry about the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems?
A.Because these countries don’t have the ability to deal with it.
B.Because these countries are not brave enough.
C.Because these countries won’t pay attention to it.
D.Because these countries have too many people.
5.Which of the following things is NOT done by Chinese in the passage?
A.Making face masks. B.Thousands of people work day and night.
C.Building hospitals quickly. D.People travel everywhere.
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Do you have good friends? Do you sometimes feel so close to them that they are like family to you?
It turns out that this isn’t just an expression. A study by Yale University has found that you and your friends have more genes(基因) in common than strangers do. Researchers looked at the genes of 1, 932 people and compared them in pairs of unrelated friends and strangers. They found that friends have 1% of genes that match.
“1% of genes may not sound like much to the layperson(外行), but to geneticists(遗传学家) it is a larger number,” Professor Nicholas Christakis of Yale University told Discovery News. In fact, this is the same amount of genes you share with your fourth cousins, those who have the same great-great-great grandparents as you.
So do you happen to become friends with people who share your genes? Not at all. In fact, it is evolution(进化) that brings you together.
People who share certain genes also share skills and have similar likes and dislikes, researchers said. In ancient times, it was important that people who were alike stayed together. For example, people who had a similar susceptibility(易感性) to the cold were more likely to help each other build a fire, giving them a better chance to stay alive.
Researchers also found that among all the genes studied, those producing a change in sense of smell were the most similar in friends. This is probably because people who smell things in the same way are more easily drawn to similar environments. For example, people who like the smell of coffee may hang out at cafes(咖啡馆) more often and as a result are more likely to meet and become friends with each other.
With their findings, the team has developed an interesting test called the “friendship score”. It can help tell how big the chances are that two people will be friends by studying their genes.
So, here is a question for you: would you like to take this test and know in advance(提前) who your friends are going to be, or would you still prefer to learn about it by yourself and let time be the judge?
1.From the passage, we know that friends ________.
A.look like our cousin B.share 1% of genes with us C.feel close to our family D.can help us when we feel cold
2.According to the passage, the writer probably agrees ________.
A.we develop our friendship by chance B.our genes decide who we can make friends with
C.everyone should take the test called “friendship score” D.people sharing certain genes have skills and interests in common
3.The writer takes the example of ancient people in Paragraph 5 to ________.
A.study how ancient people dealt with the cold B.predict that similar environments lead to friendship
C.prove that it is evolution that brings friends together D.explain why ancient people gave each other chance to keep alive
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Friendship: Its Influence on People and Behavior B.Friendship: Its Benefits to Teens and Decision Making
C.Friendship: Is It Necessary to Be Judged by Time? D.Friendship: Is It Possible to Be Influenced by Genes?
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1.Some Chinese parents buy hardcover school backpacks from Japan, although they can be as expensive as 5, 000 yuan, according to Chinese newspaper Urban Express. These backpacks are popular because the hard cover helps hold books in place. 2. But it turns out that the bags can barely fit in the students' desks.
3. "It can relieve(减轻)pressure from the shoulders, "says Dr Rob Danoff from the US. He also says students need a backpack that's made for the child's size. Cushioned(加垫的)backs and shoulder straps(带子)will help them avoid pain.
However, the biggest problem for school backpacks is that they are too heavy, noted Hou Weiguang, a doctor in Chengdu. 4.
The weight makes many kids
Suffer from side-bending(侧弯的)spines, Hou said. He suggests that a backpack should be no more than 15 percent of a child's body weight to avoid pain or injury. That means if a student weighs 50 kg, the backpack should be less than 7. 5 kg.
5.Schools and governments need to help too, added Zheng Yongshun, an education official from Hong Kong. He said schools should offer locker(储物柜)space and shared books so kids can carry fewer books.
A.A good backpack is important for children's health.
B.This can help kids keep their balance and protect their spines(脊柱).
C.Parents need to make sure their kids only carry what they need.
D.School backpacks have been a hot topic in China recently.
E.In China, students have many textbooks and exercise books.
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During the outbreak of COVID-19, Chinese students use online software to continue their studies. Apart from anxiety, the novel coronavirus outbreak has also brought opportunities for some industries and changes to our lifestyles. According to the market research company International Data Corp, praises and applauds(掌声) are given to high-tech applications like 5G. New mode for various online activities, like remote offices. Online education, and unmanned commerce(商业)and services, has also come to light. Months of staying at home have changed our lifestyles. Online activities have boomed（急速发展）during the epidemic, from telecommuting（远程办公）and online education to online shopping and remote medical services. For employees, especially white-collar workers, telecommuting tools such as video conferences and online office software make working from home more feasible. According to China Daily, Alibaba's al-in-one mobile workplace DingTalk has served more than 10 million enterprises(企业)and over 200 million people. Tencent Meeting can provide free use for over 300 participants per audio or video conference.
Meanwhile, like DingTalk, many apps have been used by students and their teachers for online classes. "Cloud platforms" have also been provided by the Ministry of Education as an approach to continuing education among students across the country.
Internet companies, such as NetEase, recently opened a full chain of contactless recruitment(招募)through online resume submission(提交)and online interviews. The candidates(候选人)can also sign contracts(合同), attend training workshops, and even begin work over the internet.
Many museums and galleries in China have also been closed to visitors, but they have launched various online exhibitions to provide a creative touring experience for the country's vast number of stay-at-home visitors.
To help prevent possible cross-infection(交叉感染)during the fight against the novel coronavirus, virtual(虚拟的)hospitals have been established. For instance, the Tianjin Medical University General Internet Hospital has rolled out(开展)a series of services, including online inquiry(问诊), online prescribing(开处方)and drug delivery.
According to Raymond Wang, partner at global consultancy firm Roland Berger, the outbreak has further proved the importance of the internet and digital economy. He said that the outbreak would improve social efficiency and the digital economy, remote working, and online education. "This is also a big opportunity for China's technology and business model innovation(创新)—the foundations of the digital economy, " he added.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?
A.A survey from the market research company International Data Corp.
B.Praises and applauds are given to high-tech applications like 5G.
C.Remote offices, online education, and unmanned commerce(商业) and services are booming.
D.Some chances and changes in our life and business after the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2.What does the underlined word "feasible" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Workable. B.Changeable. C.Important. D.Necessary.
3.What does the article tell us about the work in different fields?
A.NetEase has received the highest number of resumes ever this year.
B.Many museums and galleries have held online exhibitions.
C.Virtual hospitals have worked more efficiently than physical hospitals.
D.Software companies have made a lot more money recently.
4.What did Raymond Wang think of China's digital economy?
A.He is doubtful about its future in China.
B.He criticizes us for our heavy dependence on it.
C.Its value has been recognized during the fight against the virus.
D.There are many factors in the way of its development.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is an important part of Chinese culture.For thousands 1.years，it has made great contributions to the development of Chinese nation and the health of Chinese people.Nowadays，both Traditional Chinese Medicine2. western medicine are being used to cure（治疗）3.（patient）all around the world.
According to the 4./ˈsɜːveɪ/data.TCM is used by 75% of the areas in China. Great successes have been made in many areas through TCM cure.As for a serious stomachache，there is5. need to have an operation (手术）.All you need to do is to drink a cup of TCM soup，while the western way6.（take）more time and money.What's more，most operations 7./ˈkæri /some risk.
Reportedly，more than 3100 8.（medicine）workers from over 630 TCM hospitals across China have been sent to support Hubei Province in the fight against COVID—19.TCM has been used in 9.（treat）60,107 confirmed cases（确诊）in China，or 85.2 percent of the total.
I think in the10. /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/，TCM will be the mainstream in the healh services in China.