高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇.docx

1、高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解五篇2020年高中英语时文新闻拓展阅读理解Passage 1 美国正积极研发新冠疫苗The United States is neck-and-neck with China in the race to developaneffectivecoronavirus(新冠病毒) vaccine, Johns Hopkins University health policy and management professorDr. Marty MakarytoldSpecial ReportWednesday. There are 70 vaccines indiffer

2、ent stages of development, said Makary, a Fox News contributor. There are seven that are being given in patients right now.Were sort of neck-and-neck with China - weve gotthree, theyve got three.Makary added that the Chinese vaccines are actually in further stages of development. Their drugs arein p

3、hase two or three, and its a real race .The country that gets therefirst will have a significantadvantage because they willcontrol the supply for the restof the world and the risk is ifwe arenttherefirst, we couldget locked out. The professor concluded that the search for a vaccine was moving along,

4、 but added that it will probably take a year before such a treatment becomes widely available.Earlier Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the governments top infectious-disease expert and a member of President Trumps coronavirus task force,touted the drugremdesivir(瑞德西韦) for its clear-cut significant posi

5、tive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” as reflected innew data. Makarysaid that while the National Institutes of Health study shows only a 31 percent reduction rate in recovery time, it could prove to be significant. One thing to remember, Makarycautioned about remdesivir, its not a silve

6、r bullet. Itreduces the severity andprobably increases recovery butalso,this is an IV(静脉注射) medication,its not something you can go tothe pharmacy tonight and pick up. In the U.S., remdesivir is still awaiting regulatory approval as a coronavirus treatment, but Makary said it is likely to receive em

7、ergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administrationas early as this evening”.1 What does the underlined word “neck-and-neck” mean ?A work together B be friends C at the equal level D be enemies2 What is Americans challenge according to Makarys statement ?A Use vaccines to save more people. B

8、 Give patients more vaccines for treatment.C Develop effective vaccines before China does. D Work with China to develop vaccines.3 What can we know about remdesivir ? A It can reduce the time to recovery. B People cant purchase it easily in drug stores.C It has been used as a coronavirus treatment.

9、D It has a significant effect in treating coronavirus. 4 Which would be the best title for this passage ? A The US is level with China in race for coronavirus vaccines. B Remdesivir can be the treatment for coronavirus vaccines. C Remdesivir need the regulatory approval. D Coronavirus vaccines shoul

10、d be developed soon.Passage 2 上海迪士尼恢复营业Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after shutting downMay 11could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid thecoronavirus (新冠病毒)pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing dow

11、n. Its likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how theDisneyparks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of Chinas efforts to curb the spread of t

12、he coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said:“We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited

13、to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual

14、 pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.1 What does the und

15、erlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ? A stop B encourage C control D treat2 What can we learn form paragraph 1? A Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus. B Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic. C Shanghai Disneyland will be reopen because the pand

16、emic is ended. D China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.3 What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ? A It wont be as entertaining as before. B Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time. C Annual pass holders can visit the park freely. D Many measures will be used to enhance s

17、afety.Passage 3 纽约顶级厨师的工作困境Chefs from some of New York Citys toprestaurantsare leaving the business to work for billionaires afterlosing their jobs to the coronavirus (新冠病毒), the New York Posthas learned.Out-of-work chefs from restaurants including Jean-Georges, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, Per Se a

18、nd Gramercy Tavern are being poached (挖走) by talent agents and even real estate brokers (房地产经纪人) to work for wealthy families since the coronavirus shutdownshave weakened the restaurant industry, sources said. The supply of quality chefs is so abundant that some wealthy people say theyre getting col

19、d-called about the latest candidate. “I received a call out of the blue asking if we wanted to hire a top chef who had worked for Jean-Georges,” one billionaire real estate developer told the NYPosts Side Dish.Forunemployed chefs, its often the only way for them to make money doing what they love at

20、 a time when sit-down dining is prohibited by the state lockdown. “I was laid off six weeks ago. It just wasnt possible to stay, no matter how much the chef wanted to keep us. I cant stand not working. I miss being in the kitchen,” said Ian Tenzer, a 29-year-old former sous chef(副厨) at three-star Mi

21、chelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, named the worlds best restaurant in 2017. “Working as a private chef has always been a part of the industry I had thought about working in and, at this point in my career, its a good choice economically and professionally,” he added.Indeed,chefs who choose to w

22、ork in private homesstand to get a 20 percent to 30 percent pay raise, as well as other perks (补贴) including better hours, sources said. Sous chefs at top restaurants can earn between $120,000 and $200,000 a year working full-time for a family, compared to closer to $100,000 working at a restaurant.

23、 One drawback is that you never know what kind of family youll get, chefs said. Some families are “lovely, adventurous and curious,” but others can be quite the opposite. They can be rude and “even physically and verbally abusive. I have heard horror stories,” said one chef who asked to remain unnam

24、ed. “Money can be a very corrupting influence.”1 Which is true about Chefs in New York city ? A Some of famous chefs are leaving the business to work in private homes. B Wealthy families invited chefs to work for them. C Chefs are being poached because billionaires need them. D Top chefs are rare in

25、 New York city.2 Which of the following can describe the underlined phrase “out of the blue” ? A from the sky B all of a sudden C in the morning D from a friend3 What can we know form paragraph 3 ? A Ian Tenzer was out of work because the chef didnt need him. B There still many jobs for Ian Tenzer t

26、o do. C Ian Tenzer hadnt considered working for private families. D Being a private chef can be economically helpful to Ian Tenzer.4 What would be the best title for this passage ? A Being a private chef can earn more. B Unemployed chefs are being personal cooks.C Chefs from New York Citys toprestau

27、rants D Out-of-work chefs from top restaurantsPassage 4 为隔离患者捐赠iPadNo man is an island. But for the coronavirus (新冠病毒) patientsin hospitals, they die alone physically separated from the friends and family who love them. This cruel reality weighs heavily on a group ofNew York Cityvolunteers whose mis

28、sion is to actually connect patients with family members unable to be present due to hospital restrictions on visitors. Their solution:to collect used iPadsfrom across the country and donate them to hospitals in underserved (缺医少药的) communities where the need is most serious.Its a heartbreaking scene

29、,Nicolas Heller,a 31-year-old documentarian, said of the thousands of people who have died from the disease in isolation, without the comforting words or touch from a loved one. A lot of these people are dying prematurely, whether they had medical issues or not. Its crushing.said Heller, who is part

30、 ofiPads toHospitals, an organization founded by two medical students, Amy Johnson and Jeff Arace that is collecting used iPads for patients who do not own smartphonescapableof video chatting. The group explained how the donated iPads could also benefit hospital staffwith limited personal protective

31、 equipment, such as masks and gloves. The tablet computers can allow medical staff to communicate with patients from outside of the room, decreasing their risk of exposure to the virus.As of Friday morning, the group said it has received 375 used iPads from donors nationwide and raised more than $22

32、,000 through itsGoFundMe pageto purchase more devices. So far, 50 of the iPads have been donated to Brooklyns COVID-only site, University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate, whose staff expressed the critical impact the devices can have on patients and also healthcare workers.The lifeblood of what were doing is making use of peoples iPads that are in their drawers and on their desks that they dont use anymore,said Ian Kaplan,