英语新闻解读与练习 33 新冠肺炎疫情专题 (学案)

英语新闻解读与练习33 新冠肺炎疫情专题（学案）

Are Protective Measures Not Necessary

in Low Epidemic Risk Regions?

People visit the West Lake scenic area in Zhejiang province's Hangzhou, Feb 19, 2020. Some scenic spots in the country have reopened. Scenic areas limit the number of visitors to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. [Photo/Xinhua]

Step 1 Words and expressions

1. epidemic adj. 流行的；传染性的n. 传染病；流行病；风尚等的流行

2. low-risk region 低风险地区

3. the National Health Commission 国家卫生委员会

4. bureau n. 局，处；衣柜；办公桌

5. downgrade vt. 使降级n. 退步；下坡adj. 下坡的adv. 下坡地

6. enclosed adj. 与外界隔绝的；（用墙等）围住的，封闭的；随函附上的；附上的

7. self-monitor 自我监控

Step 2 Read through the news

Some people think living in a low epidemic risk region means protective measures such as wearing a mask and frequently washing hands are no longer necessary.

Low-risk regions are not risk-free, said He Qinghua, an official with the National Health

Commission's disease prevention and control bureau. Taking personal protective measures is still necessary for people living in low-risk regions, especially those just downgraded from high- and medium-risk regions.

People should avoid crowds, but if they have to go to a crowded place masks are strongly encouraged. Those working in an enclosed environment should wear a mask correctly, try to reduce working hours and self-monitor their health condition, He said.

Step 3 Self-testing

Task 1 Words and expressions

1. _____________adj. 流行的；传染性的; n. 传染病；流行病；风尚等的流行

2. __________________ 低风险地区

3. the National Health _______________ 国家卫生委员会

4. _____________ n. 局，处；衣柜；办公桌

5. _____________ vt. 使降级n. 退步；下坡adj. 下坡的adv. 下坡地

6. _____________ adj. 与外界隔绝的；（用墙等）围住的，封闭的；随函附上的；附上的

7. _____________自我监控

Task 2 语法填空

Some people think living in a low epidemic risk region means protective measures such as wearing a mask and _1_____________ (frequent) washing hands are no longer necessary.

Low-risk regions are not risk-free, said He Qinghua, _2______official with the National Health Commission's disease _3__________ (prevent) and control bureau. _4____________ (take) personal protective measures is still necessary for people _5___________ (live) in low-risk regions, _6__________(especial) those just downgraded from high- and medium-risk regions.

People should avoid crowds, but _7________they have to go to a _8__________ (crowd) place masks are strongly encouraged. Those _9___________ (work) in an enclosed environment should wear a mask_10__________ (correct), try to reduce working hours and self-monitor their health condition, He said.