1、Passage 2How do we prevent transmission of the virus?This new virus currently has a _1_(limit) geographic spread._2_, there are a number of standard hygiene(卫生) practices _3_ have been recommended to protect against infection and further spread. These include covering your mouth and nose when coughi
2、ng or sneezing with a medical mask, tissue or flexed elbow; avoiding close contact with those who are unwell; the appropriate use of _4_ (mask) and personal protective equipment, _5_ (especial) in a healthcare setting; washing hands regularly with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub. Actions t
3、hat can be taken to prevent infection from _6_animal source include: avoiding unnecessary unprotected contact with animals; washing hands after contact with animals or animal products; and ensuring that animal products are cooked thoroughly before they _7_ (consume)._8_is important to stay home if y
4、oure feeling unwell. But if you have a fever, cough, and difficulty _9_ (breath), seek medical care early and share your previous travel history _10_ your healthcare provider. Passage 3 Thailands long-lasting tourism image of a nation, _1_ is filled with_2_ (origin) rainforests, mountains and clean,
5、 untouched beaches, _3_ (attract) more than 32 million visitors a year. However, its global popularity comes at _4_ cost to the local environment.In order to preserve Thailands natural wonders, the nation is considering a plan to cut the waste _5_ (bring) by visitors with the Tourism Authority of Th
6、ailand. The goal is _6_ (reduce) plastic garbage by up to 50% by 2020. The government is calling on visitors to leave “only _7_ (they) footprints and take only good _8_ (memory)”. A number of nations most attractive scenic spots have already take actions _9_ (instant). For example, Ko Mak, an island
7、 famous _10_ its pure white sandy beaches, and a popular diving island Ko Tao are both sharing some environmental solutions with local businesses and visitors.Passage 4Gone are the days_1_ people were happy to spend their holiday sitting on a beach. Travelling today is more about searching_2_ advent
8、ures. As shown in the graphic above, 50 percent of the Americans _3_ (survey) would like to swim with wildlife in the ocean during their vacation.But to make_4_ clear, adventure holidays dont have to be about pushing yourself to your physical limit things like visiting the South Pole, _5_ hiking in
9、a desert. They can be anything “experiential”, such as_6_ (go) hunting with indigenous (土 著 的 ) people in Australia. Even not booking a hotel but just taking_7_ flight to a new place is_8_ (adventure) enough.As UK explorer Levison Wood once_9_ (write) in The Telegraph, “Its more the sense of accepti
10、ng the unknown and embracing the_10_ (uncertain).”Passage 5Jiuzhaigou Valley lies in Aba, north of Sichuan Province in China. There _1_ (be) snow-capped mountain peaks, forest, lakes, and_2_ (vary) birds and animals, all contributing _3_ the unique view of Jiuzhaigou Valley. Upon _4_ (enter) the pop
11、ular holiday center, you will find _5_ (you) walking in a fairyland, leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and worries. Jiuzhaigou Valley is a world of water. Water brings Jiuzhaigou Valley its most delightful views, _6_ is the soul of the place. _7_ (attract) by the charming sights so much, y
12、ou will certainly stay here for a long time with no thoughts for home.The lakes _8_ (call) “Haizi” by the local people of Jiuzhaigou Valley, meaning “little sea” in Chinese. Jiuzhaigou Valley has _9_ total of 108 “Haizis” of different sizes and shapes. Some of the lakes ate hidden in the valleys, an
13、d others lie in the virgin(原始的) forests.With a _10_ (high) of 2, 000 to 3, 000 meters above the sea level, the sea enjoys a favorable climate that is cool in summer while not affected by the cold wind of the winter season, presenting the beautiful scenery all year around.Passage 6Shawn Cheshire is a
14、 blind cyclist who competed in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She lost her ability _1_(see) after an accident nine years ago. She has tried to become as_2_(depend) as possible in the last few years.She said that, _3_ a long time, she was in a really dark place and hated being blind.
15、 She said that sports and physical exercise gave _4_(she) another opportunity at living.Earlier this month, Cheshire crossed 68 kilometers of steep and uneven ground in the Grand Canyon(大峡谷). She did so in 24 hours and 15 minutes, _5_ is believed to be a record for a blind hiker (徒步旅行者). The _6_(ear
16、ly) record of 28 hours _7_(set) in 201_4_Three friends helped her during the Grand Canyon hike. They walked several steps apart. They guided and warned her of _8_(barrier). She listened for and followed the sound of a bell _9_(wear) by the lead hiker. She used hiking poles for balance.Cheshire and h
17、er friends finished the hike on October 8, 2018. She said as the group neared _10_ end of the trip, “I had a huge ball of emotion welled up in my chest I cannot believe we just did that.”Passage 7Chinese-American community groups are preparing to hold their second annual International Confucius Cult
18、ural Festival(孔子文化节)on Sept, 28 in Flushing Queens, New York Citys easternmost borough.The event serves not only_1_a spectacular ceremony to memorize the world-famous Chinese philosopher, but a chance_2_(celebrate) Chinese culture together with other local communities, said Wang Lizhi, president of
19、America East Shandong Association(AESA). Co-sponsored by AESA, America East Shandong Chamber of Commerce and Confucius Education Foundation Inc, the festival_3_(feature) recitation of the“Di Zi Gui,”literally translated as Standards for being a Good Pupil and Child, a book_4_(write) based on Confuci
20、us teachings that emphasize the_5_(base) necessities for being a good person and guidelines for_6_(live)in harmony with others, as well as Chinese traditional dances, Shan-dong folk music and photo exhibitions.The groups hosted the_7_(one) International Confucius Cultural Festival in flushing on Sep
21、t. 28 Last year to celebrate the 2, 8th anniversary of the birth of Confucius (551 BC -479 BC). Confucius was_8_extraordinary educator and philosopher, and founded Confucianism. It was he _9_first set up private schools and received students from every walk of life without_10_(consider) of their soc
22、ial status.Passage 8In this constantly changing world, how to put the knowledge _1_ (gain) every day into reality has interested numerous people. As a proverb goes, Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key_2_ it. Apparently, this saying _3_ (try) to deliver the message that we ought not to s
23、top practicing it if we _4_ (true) want to master the knowledge we learn.There are several reasons _5_ (account) for this statement. To begin with, human beings are _6_ (forget) beings; therefore, only _7_ we use knowledge, make mistakes, and try to use it again will we be able to remember it by hea
24、rt. _8_, knowledge has become growingly complicated and we can seldom grasp the essence(实质)of it if we do not practice it again and again.Practicing over and over, to sum up, _9_ (be) of the greatest importance for those who are determined to learn knowledge well. As a student, I hope that _10_ youn
25、g can focus more attention on practicing what they learn.Passage 9The adobe dwellings(土坯房)_1_(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even_2_most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their_3_
26、(able) to “air condition” a house without_4_(use)electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat_5_(slow)during cool nights,thus warning the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough _6_(cool) the
27、 house during the hot day: _7_the same time, they warm up again for the night This cycle_8_(go) day after day: The walls warm up During the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures. As_9_(nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly_10_thick the adobe wal
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