Following the rule of "social distancing" is ...

Following the rule of "social distancing" is probably well-known to us all now. It refers to staying away from crowded places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some companies are taking advantages of this by changing their logos.

Coca-Cola, for example, placed the letters of its famous brand further away from each other to show social distancing. The encouraging sentence "Today, being apart is the best way of being together." is printed below the logo. McDonald's Brazil has separated its famous arches(拱门)in a picture posted on its Facebook page. Other global companies, including Audi and Nike, have also posted similar logo changes online.

Although many people think this idea is creative, some believe it makes "social distancing " seem less serious. What do you think of it?

1.Some companies think changing logos can prevent the spread of COVID-19.

2.The following logo change of Coca-Cola is to show social distancing.

3.So far, more than three global companies have posted their logo changes online.

4.In some people's eyes, we're supposed to take "social distancing" seriously.

5.The logo of McDonald's has been changed worldwide like this picture to show social distancing.

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Since May 8, Boston Dynamics’ dog-like robot, Spot, has been in use at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore to help encourage social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠肺炎疫情) according to a report in the South China Morning Post.

Singpore’s government is funding the experiment of the robotic dog, which will last for two weeks at the park during off-peak(非高峰的) hours.

“The robot isn’t enforcing (强制 ). It’s just giving people information and encouraging them, ”Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert told CNBC. “When Spot is patrolling(巡逻)the area, there’s a parks officer nearby who can do whatever enforcement he decides is suitable. ”

Cameras fixed on Spot will scan the surroundings and help officers work out the number of visitors in the park, but they cannot read faces and won’t collect any personal information. It also carries a loudspeaker to broadcast a pre-recorded message to remind visitors of the importance of social distancing.

Without enough manpower, Singapore is turning to robotics to reduce the manpower required for park patrols and remind people about the risks they may be putting themselves and others in.

The question, however, is whether their use of Spot will be a good tool or will or only attract more people to it instead.

If the two-week experiment proves successful, the government will consider using Spot at the park during peak hours. Singapore will also do studies to see if it’s worth using other Spots in other parks. Already, Singapore engineers are trying to improve Spot, making it tell if people are together in a group or strangers passing on the grass.

No one knows if Spot will stay after the pandemic is gone, but one thing is for sure: the robot is the hardest working dog in the world.

1.Why is Spot used at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park?

A.To draw visitors’ attention to it. B.To help encourage social distancing.

C.To read and record visitors’ faces. D.To help collect private information.

2.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to(指的是)________ .

A.visitors B.strangers C.cameras D.officers

3.What can we learn from the last 3 paragraphs?

A.The experiment is still in progress. B.The use of Spot proves to be a good tool.

C.Spot will stay after the pandemic is over. D.Singapore will no longer need other Spot robots.

4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A.Spot scares people into keeping a distance in public.

B.Spot patrols the park for two weeks during peak hours.

C.Spot can tell people together in a group from strangers passing by.

D.The parks officer nearby decides on the enforcement instead of Spot.

九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

—People should still keep a social distance these days.

—Yes. A large number of masks ________ in the following months.

A.needed B.are needed C.were needed D.will be needed

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

简答　 阅读下面短文，然后根据短文内容简要回答下列问题。

Stephen Hawking was born in England in 1942. He is one of the most well-known scientists on space and time in the world. Hawking is researching how the universe began and how it ends. He is called the King of the Universe.

When he studied math and science at Oxford University, he became seriously ill, which made him unable to speak or breathe without the help of machines. Till now, he can’t move or feed himself and he is helped to dress, eat and wash by a nurse. However, he has a wheelchair with a special computer, with which he can communicate with others.

In spite of all these difficulties, he refused to give up his hope of living and went on to study at Cambridge University after graduating from Oxford University. In 1965, he got a Doctor’s Degree of philosophy(哲学). Because of his serious illness, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he is respected by people in the world. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It has been sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China to give lectures. His self-confidence and humorous conversations impressed us deeply.

From Hawking’s unusual experiences , we learn that nobody should lose hope, no matter how bad the situation is .As he once said, “Life is not fair, you just have to do the best you can in your own situation.”

1.Is Hawking one of the most famous scientists in the world?

2.Why was Hawking unable to speak or breathe without the help of machines?

3.When did Hawking get a Doctor’s Degree of philosophy?

4.What’s the name of Hawking’s first important book?

5.What can we learn from Hawking’s unusual experiences?

九年级英语回答问题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Last night, a school night, my 11-year-old son's baseball team played a game that lasted until 9:30. By the time we got home and he had a quick dinner and shower, it was 10:30-an hour and a half later than a child who gets up at 6:30 should be going to bed. We love baseball. My son is having fun, getting exercise, and learning patience, teamwork and sports spirit. But the truth is that the game also influences his sleep.

As parents, we want good things for our children. We want them to be healthy both in body and in mind. To this end , we look for ways to help our kids grow and develop. We help them with their homework. We sign them up for dance, soccer and baseball. We encourage our kids to take honors courses（培优课程）or to have after-school jobs. And we praise them for hard-earned success and achievements.

However, the irony is that all of these activities and responsibilities that we are giving our children to make their lives colorful could be badly influencing their health and taking happiness away. Activities, responsibilities, and goals are good. But if we want our kids to realize their full physical, learning and social ability, sleep is important. We have to start taking sleep seriously.

Parents make bedtime routines and carry out（执行）strict rules about nighttime. But in fact,　　 these measures（措施）aren't enough because getting our kids, enough sleep isn't just about carrying out stricter bedtime. It actually requires more than that. In order to ensure our kids get the sleep they need, bout parents and schools should make an effort.

1.From the passage we know the writer's son ________

A.isn't good at sports B.wastes time every night

C.can't get enough sleep D.always hangs out with friends

2.What does the underlined word "irony" mean in Chinese?

A.光荣 B.骄傲 C.讽刺 D.公正

3.What does the writer think of taking honors courses at last?

A.Boring. B.Unnecessary. C.Interesting. D.Enjoyable.

4.How can we make sure kids get enough sleep according to the write?

A.By making the children's lives colorful.

B.By refusing all the after-school activities.

C.By carrying out strict rules about bedtime.

D.By making an effort from parents and schools.

5.What would the writer probably talk about in the following paragraph?

A.Advice on how to sleep well. B.Ways of changing kids’ education.

C.The importance of sleeping well. D.Measures parents and schools should take

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Which word of the following doesn’t have the same stress as the others?

A.Equator B.Distance C.Female

九年级英语单选题简单题查看答案及解析

阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不超过3个单词）

Good and bad manners make up the social rules of a country. They are not always easy to learn because they’re often not written in books. Let’s have a1. at some social rules in Britain.

In the past, British women didn’t go to pubs(酒吧) because it 2. (consider) bad behavior for a woman. But as time goes by, 3. women and men can drink freely in pubs now.

Visitors to Britain often see British people wait in queues(行列) in public places, like the bus stop. It is considered impolite to get on a 4. without waiting your turn in the queue. Queuing is a national habit in Britain and it’s considered good manners to wait your turn.

In some countries, it’s considered bad manners to eat on the street. 5., in Britain, it’s common for you to see people having a snack ahead 6. you on the street.

British people used 7. (be) surprised to see young children weren’t usually taken out to restaurant late at night. And if they 8. (make) a noise in a restaurant, it was regarded as impolite behavior. Nowadays, children are playing a more active role and they 9. (accept) in many pubs and restaurants.

Recently, many British companies have banned smoking in the offices and canteens. Smoking is a also banned on the London. Underground, in cinemas and on most buses. If someone breaks the rule, he/she 10. (pay) for it. In general, it’s becoming less acceptable to smoke in a public place than before. Social rules are an important part of every country. The British have an expression for following these “unwritten rules”: When in Rome, do as Romans do.

九年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析

How many physical activities do you do in a week? Are you getting enough exercise?1. For example, people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from many diseases. Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%. It also improves your sleep quality.

Today, most adults are much less active than in the past because our jobs are far less physical than the work our grandparents used to do. 2. This lack of regular physical activity means people burn fewer calories than in the past, so we need to do something to consume our energy. This could be fast walking or cycling on a flat road.3.

4. Team sports such as football can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the field. Joining a sports club is a cheap way of getting exercise. It can also be very social.

If you don't want to spend any money, try one of the following activities. Go for a run. The only equipment you need is a pair of running shoes. If you take the bus, try getting off one stop early and walking the extra distance. Go to the park.5. You can play different kinds of games there. This is a great way to involve family members and friends.

In short, there are many easy ways of keeping fit. If we all recognize the value of doing this, we will live longer and be healthier.

A.Try getting a group of friends or family together.

B.Experts think adults need to do 2.5 hours of proper exercise per week.

C.Regular activity benefits your health in many ways.

D.Exercise can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be.

E.Many of us spend seven hours or more just sitting on a chair each day.

九年级英语补全短文5选5中等难度题查看答案及解析

Which of the following underlined parts has the same sound as the underlined part in the word ‘rule’?

A.reuse B.June C.discuss D.computer

九年级英语单选题简单题查看答案及解析

Help Bennington Museum take care of the exhibits（展览品） on our collection by following these rules：

◆ Walk in the museum, and move your body ________ .

◆ Don’t ________　 in the museum. Use a quiet voice when talking.

◆ Only touch things that you have been ________　 to touch.

◆ If you have candy in your mouth, put 　 ________ in the waste before you enter the museum or its galleries(画廊).

◆ Be good ________　 . Raise your hand to ask or answer a question.

◆ Food and drinks are only allowed in the exhibition hall and lunch room (Education Center).

◆ Photograph is allowed, 　 ________ not in the Grandma Moses Gallery or in the Flag Gallery.

◆ Students must be followed by chaperons (监护人) at all times. If no chaperons goes into a restroom 　 ________ students (for example, there are no adults with the group), students are allowed into the restroom no more than 3 at a time.

◆ Chaperons should make sure the students ________　 the rules by staying with them and stop them from talking loudly during the visit.

◆ School groups are welcome in the Museum Gift Shop. Chaperons are asked to care for the 　 ________　 in the shop.

If you follow these rules, you will surely have a ________　 and safe museum visit.

1.A. quickly　　 　 B. regularly　　 C. usually　　 　 D. carefully

2.A. travel　　 　　 B. shout　　 　　 C. sleep　　 　　 D. drink

3.A. allowed　 　　　 B. refused 　　 　 C. warned　　 　　 D. passed

4.A. them　　 　　　　 B. us　　 　　　　 C. it　　　 　　　 D. him

5.A. speakers　 　　 B. reporters　　 C. creators　 D. listeners

6.A. but　　 　　　　　 B. and 　　　　 　　 C. so　　 　　　　 D. or

7.A. for　　 　　　　　 B. with　　 　　　 C. against　　 D. by

8.A. break　　 　　　　 B. make 　　　 　　 C. follow　　 　 D. change

9.A. writers　　 　　 B. soldiers　　 　 C. sportsmen　　 D. students

10.A. clear　　 　　　 B. fun　　 　　　　 C. hard　 　　 　 D. Wise

九年级英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析