1、 Coronaviruses were discovered in the 1960s. They are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections.The new coronavirus. At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus started spreading in China. This type of coronavirus is of
2、ten called 2019-nCoV, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. It is believed that the virus was transmitted from animals to humans. Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals. Unfortunately, when viruses are transmitted from animals to people i
3、t can take scientists a lot of time before they can develop a vaccine or medicines to cure it.How does the virus spread? The virus appears to spread mainly from person to person. The transmission occurs when someone comes into contact with an infected person. For example, a cough, a sneeze or a hand
4、shake could cause transmission. The spread may also be caused by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.virus 病毒 mammal 哺乳动物 respiratory 呼吸的 infection 感染transmit 传染 case 病例 diagnose 诊断 cure 治愈 occur 发生contact 接触1. When were corona
5、viruses discovered?A. In the 1960s. B. In the 1970s. C. In the 1980s.2. Where did the new coronaviruses start spreading at the end of 2019?A. In China B. In America. C. All over the world.3. Is it easy for the doctors to cure COVID-19?A. Yes, it is. B. No, it isnt. C. Not mentioned.4. How many ways
6、are mentioned for the spread of the new coronaviruses?A. 1. B. 2. C. 3.BBelow is how four students answered their teachers question in class.LilyI like shopping and talking to people. I think I can learn how to do business. Maybe selling clothes is a good business for me.RyanMy hobbies are playing c
7、omputer games and making friends online. We often share our funny stories by e-mail. I guess I will learn more about computers and make super-smart computer programs.BillMy parents have kept lots of pets since I was little. Weve experienced many things together, good and bad, happy and sad. Those st
8、ories have always stayed in my mind. One day, I will share them with people by drawing and writing books.AnnaThough my mom and two sisters are all doctors, Im sure I will stay as far away from a hospital as I can. I hate being sick, and Im afraid of seeing sick people looking weak and sad. Ill keep
9、strong by playing my favorite sport, tennis, every day. One day Ill join the national team and be another Lina.5. What question did the teacher most likely ask in class?A. What do you like to talk about with your friends?B. Whats your plan for the coming vacation?C. What do you want to do in the fut
10、ure?6. What does the underlined word “them” mean?A. Pets. B. Stories. C. Books.7. How will Anna keep strong?A. She will play tennis every day.B. She will stay as far away from a hospital as possibleC. She will join the national team and become another Lina.8. What do we know from the reading?A. Lily
11、 is good at making clothes.B. One of Bills parents is an animal doctor.C. Ryan enjoys meeting people on the Internet.CThings You Can Do In One Second To Make Your Life HappierOne second. Thats all it takes to make your life happier. Then check out this list of things you can do in a single second. T
12、hat will bring more happiness into your life every day.Give a great big smile.Look for an easy way to make your life happier. Smile more. Smiling can help you feel better instantly. And it can be contagious. So give a smile to a total stranger on the street. Or if youre sad, angry, or annoyed about
13、something, choose to smile and laugh it off instead.Take a deep breath.Deep breathing is one of the best ways to reduce stress and bring balance back into your life. And it only takes a second. Take some time out each day to focus on nothing except your breath. Youll find your life becomes happier,
14、healthier, and less stressful.Take a sip of water.Its no surprise that drinking water is good for your health. Try keeping a water bottle with you wherever you go, and take a second to drink water a couple times every hour. Drinking water can help keep you hydrated, control calories, filter your kid
15、neys, and keep healthy skin.Give thanks.Happy people have this in common: They are grateful for all the good things in their lives. This means that to make your life happier, take a few minutes each day and count your blessings. Say “Thank you” more often. Show your appreciation when good things com
16、e your way. instantly 立刻 balance 平衡 focus 集中 hydrated 含水的calorie 热量 filter 过滤 kidney 肾脏 skin 皮肤 grateful 感激blessing 福分 appreciate 感激9. Which can best replace “ ” in the passage?A. Do you think so? B. Dont believe it? C. Am I right?10. What does the word “contagious” mean in Chinese?A. 充满希望的 B. 滑稽的 C
17、. 有感染力的11. What can you do to keep healthy skin?A. Take deep breath. B. Drink some water. C. Give thanks.12. Which “second” in the following has the same meaning as in the passage?A. Downstairs, on the second floor, Michael served Mona breakfast.B. The gun was fired and Beaton was wounded a second t
18、ime.C. Can you just lift the table for a second?DRobert likes to take a walk in the park after work. One day when he was walking in the park, he heard a woman calling his name. He stopped to look around, but didnt see anything except a little snake. Shortly after Robert saw it, it was gone. Though R
19、obert felt a little strange, he did not think about it too much and sat down for a rest on a bench in the park. Then he noticed the snake he had just seen climbing up the bench. Robert was too afraid to move away from the bench. Right at this moment, a woman behind him shouted, “Come here, Robert. Y
20、ou cant stay on the bench like that. People will be worried by you.”In surprise, Robert turned around and said to the woman, “Excuse me, but thats not a very nice thing to say, and in fact some people say Im handsome.”“Im not talking to you,” said the woman, “Im telling Robert, my pet snake, to get
21、down from the bench, not you.”bench 长凳13. What did Robert see when he heard someone calling his name in the park? Nothing. B. A snake. C. A woman.14. How did Robert feel when he saw the snake climbing up the bench?A. Happy. B. Excited. C. Scared.15. Why did Robert turn around and say something to th
22、e woman?A. He thought the woman was talking to him.B. He felt ashamed for his had looking.C. He thought he was not polite.16. What is the best title for the story?A. Two Roberts B. Be Polite to Me C. Sorry, I Made a MistakeEHappy, Happy Chinese New Year by Demi HitzIn a book that is itself a celebra
23、tion, Demi explains the ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival. The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (Wash your hair and get a new haircut. Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!). On the eve of the new moon, a special feast is prepared The first
24、 15 days of the New Year are spent celebrating with lion dances, firecrackers, and other activities.Demi has long been interested in Eastern art and philosophy, which inspired her to create this book about the Chinese New Year celebration. She has written and illustrated more than 20 books for child
25、ren, including The Empty Pot, Gandhi, and Kites: Magic Wishes that Fly Up to the Sky.Chinese New Year for Kids by Cindy RobertsChinese New Year for Kids is a full color book with beautiful, Chinese illustrations. This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from ages 3
26、to 12 years old, for use in the classroom or at home. Children will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon dances, lion dances, art projects, and Chinese games.The art projects for Chinese New Year are designed to be easy, as well as inexpensive to reproduce for large groups. All the activit
27、ies in this book have been tested in the classroom, with very successful results, and have caused lots of enthusiasm from children and teachers alike. Music, physical movement, art, and food all add to the ambiance of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.debt 债 owe 欠 feast 宴
28、会 philosophy 哲学illustrate 插图 design 设计 enthusiasm 热情 ambiance 气氛17. What is “Happy, Happy Chinese New Year”?A. A book. B. A celebration. C. A festival.18. What do Chinese usually do before the New Year?A. They usually have a big meal every day.B. They are busy cleaning and preparing.C. They are cele
29、brating with activities.19. Who will most likely read the books by Demi?A. Children from western countries.B. Students from China.C. Indian Children.20. What will the readers most probably do after reading “Chinese New Year for Kids”?A. They will join to write more books about China.B. They will hav
30、e a strong wish to visit China during Chinese New Year.C. They will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon and lion dances.第二部分 知识运用第一节 完形填空阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Kevin White is an 8-year-old boy from Salt Lake City. He started school two years ago but he has _21_
31、 been able to ride the school bus with the other kids. Because of a serious illness, he needs _22_ care even on the way to school. His parents drive him to _23_ each day.When he heard that a service dog could allow him to ride the bus, he _24_ to get one at once. However, his family didnt have that much _25_. So Kevin came up with an idea to raise money by selling _26_.After Kevin told his father what he _27_, his father helped him grow vegetables in their yard
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