新高考赢在阅读高二英语时文阅读专版(含原文翻译及答案解析)

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新高考高二英语时文阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及经典解析)

新高考高二英语时文阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及经典解析)

新高考高二英语时文阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及经典解析)AMy parents and I lived upstairs over my aged and infirm paternal grandparents. All of ushelped make the grandparents’day-to-day lives as comfortable as possible. But Granny was gradually going blind and Gramps suffered from the effects of two strokes (中风).Granny’s mind was sharp. It was my job to help her with the daily newspaper’s crossword puzzle. It made no difference if I had studying or a date. I so often think of the fall when Granny got the chance to “be useful again.”Her niece had leased one of those lunch stands on the fairgrounds and she and her daughter would be staying in town during the week-long fair. Though Gran’s relatives would have little time to rest, they would need a place to stay. There was no spare room; what to do?Granny stumbled around, thinking all the help she could get, and before long the attached woodshed had been made into comfortable sleeping quarters for the two women. Granny would take in a few dollars for “putting up”her relatives, but the best was yet to come! Within a day or two, the two women got behind at the lunch stand, finding that simple sandwiches sold like hotcakes. Since they opened early, the fair employees themselves bought their breakfasts there, keeping the two women overly occupied.Near sightless she may have been, but Granny could do her part. I can see her now, standingfor hours with sandwich fixings and several varieties of bread neatly arranged on the clean table before her. After this week of hustle and bustle was over, Granny stated emphatically, “That was the best week I’ve had in years!”The lesson that memory brings back to me is that we all long for a chance to be “useful”, appreciated, and helpful as well. No matter what our circumstances, there’s usually a way to contribute and, as a reward, strengthen our self-images!1. What can we know from the passage?A. Granny was too old to be “useful”.B. Granny couldn’t see anything finally.C. The author’s grandparents were in bad health.D. Gramps enjoyed being busy at the lunch stand.2. What does the underlined phase “putting up”mean in paragraph 4?A.Accommodating.B. Cheating.C. EarningD. Building3. Why did Granny think it was the best week she had had in years?A. Because she found her value again in life.B. Because she made no difference to others.C. Because she had a chance to make money.D. Because she helped her husband’s relatives.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards Granny’s thought about being useful again?A. Indifferent.B. Negative.C. Positive.D. Not mentioned.【答案】1~4 CAAC【解析】】本文是一篇记叙文,通过记叙年迈的奶奶在自己的生活中不断寻找机会来实现自己的社会价值的例子,告诉我们:任何人,只要你愿意,都会有为社会做贡献,让自己被需要,被认可的机会。

新高考高三英语赢在阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及答案解析)

新高考高三英语赢在阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及答案解析)

新高考高三英语赢在阅读专版特训(含原文翻译及答案解析)AJosh Gad's Olaf showed insanely hot skills singing "Unmeltable Me" for "Frozen II". But the hilarious (欢闹的) tune never made it into the animated hit: It was cut from the movie after his vocals were recorded and storyboards had been drawn up. The missing: “Unmeltable Me”is revealed now at , ahead of the home release of “Frozen II”, which features the deleted scene as an extra.The ditty was the first song written for the sequel. The new song features Gad's Olaf singing style, playing harpsichord (羽管键琴) accompaniment. The instrument was requested by directors for comedic reasons. The harpsichord arrangement made it funny and different. The filmmakers originally wanted “Unmeltable Me”to explain an important story point –why Olaf no longer needed the magical “flurry”cloud Elsa had created at the end of "Frozen" to keep the snowman from melting in warm weather.Creating the flurry effect was so difficult for the animators that the directors decided Elsa would have perfected a permafrost coating for Olaf by the second movie. The scene features Olaf doing just about everything to show off his new permafrost coating, from sticking a lit candle into his head to placing his head in a Sterno-heated buffet tray.Olaf's audience in the scene is a group of dignitaries who have traveled to Arendelle from around the world to meet the powerful Elsa at a state dinner. Elsa and Anna are held up, so Olaf fills time entertaining the assembled guests with the song. Sadly, “Unmeltable Me”was cut before it could be fully animated.Gad’s Olaf still received his big song in “Frozen 2”singing “When IAm Older”happily.“Unmeltable Me' is definitely fun, but that’s show business,”says Lopez, who especially loves how Olaf ends the song on an unusual high note.1. What can we learn from the song “Unmeltable Me”in the first paragraph?A. The song “Unmeltable Me”was sung by Elsa.B. The song can make this movie into a animated hit.C. The song was created for the movie.D. The song was recorded in the movie at last.2. What does the underlined word “revealed”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Show.B. Hide.C. Create.D. Delete.3. What is the purpose of using permafrost coating?A. To entertain the audience.B. To prevent Olaf from melting.C. To make the movie funny.D. To explain show business.4. What can we know from the passage?A. This movie is directed by Josh Gad.B. Olaf likes his new permafrost coating.C. Josh Gad’s attitude is passive because his song was cut from the movie.D. The scene of the song is not mentioned in the article.【答案】1-4 CABB【解析】本文是一篇涵盖热点新闻的记叙文,讲述了冰雪奇缘第二部中插曲“UnmeltableMe”以及电影制作背后的故事。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)AI was already a hand washer. And since the spread of coronavirus, it’s been kicked into overdrive. I don’t consider myself panicked about COVID-19, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned. I live in an enormous city, packed with people, including countless travelers, and I understand how easily a contagious virus spreads. And hand washing may help us to keep it like that. The hard part has to do with the duration. “Scrub your hands for 20 seconds,”the CDC website warns. “Need a timer? Hum the ‘Happy Birthday’song from beginning to end twice.”The turning point came with a slight, unconscious tweak on the lyrics. After a few days, I added three words to the routine: “And many more.”That’s the way we do “Happy Birthday”in my family. These days, of course, those habitual words have particular resonance. What I am doing, after all, when I add “and many more”is making a plea: Let us stay safe and alive. “Its meaning,”writes Rodriguez, “is something like I pray it may be so.”I am an adult, aware of random chance and uncertainty. I’ve come to recognize that insecurity, chaos even, is the way of the world. In the face of an epidemic stretching toward a pandemic, I have one eye on living as if there will be no exceptional disruptions, and the other on preparing for catastrophe. What I’m saying is that I do not generally rely on magical thinking.Now I am consciously singing “and many more”when I fulfill the CDC’s instructions about how to wash my hands. I offer it to you as well, this coping mechanism, this precaution, this projection of a happy ending, which is, of course, a whisper of faith, not in divine intervention (神的干预) but in our ability to care for one another and ourselves.1. What is the attitude of the author toward the COVID-19?A. Panic.B. Concerned.C. Happy.D. Pessimistic.2. How long does it take to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’song once?A. 10s.B. 20s.C. 30s.D. 40s.3. What is the meaning of the added “and many more”these days?A. The author wants to sing the song in a creative way.B. The author blesses herself happy birthday.C. The author is to pray to be safe and live well.D. The author is showing off her great voice.4. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Being full of magical thinking.B. Being ignorant.C. Being insightful and optimistic.D. Being a good singer.【答案】BACC【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,作者介绍了自己独特的洗手方法,以及疫情期间的感想,并鼓励人们也采用同样的方式洗手。

新高考英语时文阅读高二年级专版(含答案解析及原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高二年级专版(含答案解析及原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高二年级专版(含答案解析及原文翻译)ASwitch up the mealtime routine with lamb, a delicious, healthy alternative to chicken or beef.We ustralians love lamb. Relatively easy to cook, lamb is succulent and moist when prepared properly and marries well with different flavors and fresh produce. And lamb can really hold its own with spices. While rosemary is a classic seasoning for lamb, oregano and the Moroccan spice harissa are equally great counterparts to pair with different cuts.When shopping for lamb, look at the color of the meat, which should be rosy. Avoid any cutswith a brownish tinge. The fat should be creamy white and firm and dry to the touch. It is important to buy the cut suitable for the recipe you have in mind.During preparation, grilling, broiling, and roasting meat tends to reduce fat; frying anythingis less healthy. Overcooking is the most fatal mistake home chefs make. Dry meat is a buzzkill. Break out your meat thermometer —the perfect temperature for medium rare doneness is 130F.Always allow the meat to rest after cooking and before serving —30 minutes for a leg of lamb; those precious juices keep the meat moist.I balance the richness of lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables like fresh peas or a side salad. Roasted Leg of Lamb Encased in Rosemary makes a great presentation at a holiday or dinner party.Simple and light,Arugula and Shallot Salad is the perfect companion to roasted lamb.Roasted Leg of Lamb Encased in Rosemary(Makes 10 servings)●20 large branches fresh long-stemmed rosemary●1 4 ½-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb (hip bone removed)●2 tablespoons olive oil, divided●4 garlic cloves, finely chopped●2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest●9 24-inch-long strands of kitchen twineFresh Mint Sauce:●1 cup (not packed) fresh mint leaves●1/2 cup red wine vinegar●1/2 cup water●2 tablespoons raw sugar1. What shouldn’t fresh lamb look like?A. The color of the meat should be rosy.B. The fat should be creamy white.C. The fat should be firm and dry to the touch.D. Its cuts should be with a brownish tinge.2. What mistakes professional chefs usually don't make?A. Broiling lamb.B. Overcooking lamb.C. Grilling lamb.D. Frying lamb.3. What kind of food does the author usually use to balance the richness of mutton?A. Dessert.B. Fresh meat.C. Pepper.D. Vegetables or salad.4. Where is this passage most likely from?A. Adairy.B.Aguidebook.C.A novel.D.Amagazine.【答案】1~4 DBDB【解析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了做迷迭香烤羊腿所应做的准备。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)AThe life of FM-2030, a transhumanist (超人文主义者) who believed humans will be able toend natural death in the future using technology, is explored in a new documentary. The film, titled‘2030’, was released late last month and is available across multiple streaming platforms. It was made by British filmmaker Johnny Boston who interviewed a range of FM-2030’s acquaintances and scientific experts.Transhumanists believe humans can and should use emerging future technology to greatly enhance their natural abilities. These technologies could include robotics, AI, gene therapy preventing the ageing process. This could radically change what it means to be a member of our species.FM-2030 was born in Brussels in 1930 named Fereidoun M. Esfandiary. The son of an Iranian diplomat, he later changed his legal name to mark his belief that by 2030 we will be ageless and everyone will have an excellent chance to live forever.FM-2030 wrote a number of books around life extension and transhumanist topics, and is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of the modern transhumanist movement. After his death in 2000, FM-2030’s body was placed in cryonic suspension in Arizona.Mr Boston commented: “I met FM-2030 and that was his legal name when I was about 11 or 12 years old. He’d come to London with his partner at the time and they stayed with us. This was in the early 80s when he had these really off the wall ideas that we were going to live on indefinitely and that there wasgoing to be a much more progressive politics. He talked about we were going to communicate brain to brain. There was going to be a machine that you could put in various characteristics and it was going to print stuff.”Mr Boston went on to produce a number of videos outlining FM-2030’s ideas. He did a seriesof films called the future of democracy that came out of talks that FM had don e. He said,“FM really talks about what the future holds in terms of how we govern ourselves. He thinks we’ve got to useAI.”1. What will happen in the future according to transhumanists?A. Humans will die in a natural state.B. Humans’life span will remai n limited.C. Humans will not need language any longer.D. Humans’abilities will be largely improved by technologies.2. Why did Fereidoun M. Esfandiary change his name to FM-2030?A. Because his father forced him to do so.B. Because he didn’t like his fo rmer name at all.C. Because he wanted to flag his transhumanist faith.D. Because he thought human would end natural death in 2030.3. What does the underlined phrase “off the wall”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Dull.B.Ambiguous.C. Ridiculous.D. Upset.4. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. The Uncertain Future.B. The Film Called 2030.C. The Ideas of Transhumanists.D. FM-2030—ATranshumanist【答案】1~4 DCCD【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了FM-2030 的一生以及他的超人类主义理念。

山东新高考高二英语阅读理解专练(含答案精析)

山东新高考高二英语阅读理解专练(含答案精析)

山东新高考高二英语阅读理解专练(含答案精析)AWhen Anna left her car outside Oxford on January 10th, she had little reason to think that criminals would take an interest in the 12-year-old car. Yet the next afternoon a group of thieves were spotted sawing off its catalytic converter(转换器). Such incidents have become more frequent across Britain as prices for palladium and rhodium(铑), metals contained in the devices, have rocketed. The price of rhodium has risen by 63% in the first three weeks of January alone, to $9,850 per ounce, around six times that of gold.Demand from carmakers is surging. More than four-fifths of global demand for rhodium comes from the automotive industry. The metal, together with platinum and palladium, helps turn toxic gases in a vehicle’s exhaust system into less harmful substances before they leave the tailpipe. Facing stricter emissions regulations around the world, carmakers are taking even more of a shine to these metals.Although the price of palladium has reached a record high, that of platinum has stayed relatively stable. The contrast reflects a shift in production towards petrol and hybrid cars, which tend to use greater quantities of palladium in their converters.Rhodium is used in both petrol and diesel cars. That is because it is especially good at cleaning up nitrogen oxides(氮氧化物), says Roger Breuer, an analyst at an investment firm. Another reason why its price is sky-high is the tightness of its supply. More than four out of every five ounces of rhodium are mined in South Africa. According to an analysis by Stantec, a consulting firm, a mine in the Waterberg region of South Africa due to begin development this year will produce 63% palladium, 29% platinum, 6.5% gold and just 1.5% rhodium.Rhodium is expected to remain in high demand this year. BASF, a German chemicals giant, reckons that Chinese carmakers’ demand for the metal will increase by 40% in 2020. But because electric vehicles do not use catalytic converters, demand in the longer term is far from assured. Rhodium could quickly lose its sheen.1. Why did the thief have an interest in Anna’s old car?A. Because her car looked good.B. Because her car was parked outside a college.C. Because the price of rhodium surged.D. Because the demand of converter increased.2. Why do carmakers need metals like rhodium, platinum and palladium?A. Because these metals make the car valuable.B. Because these metals are convenient to get.C. Because the price of these metals is relatively low.D. Because these metals help clean car emission.3. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Neither petrol cars nor diesel cars need rhodium.B. The price of rhodium is believed to be low.C. Rhodium is mostly produced in South Africa.D. Sufficient supply leads to the high price of rhodium.4. According to the passage, what do you think of the future price of rhodium?A. The price of rhodium will continue rising.B. The price of rhodium may decline.C. The price of rhodium will not change.D. There isn’t a clear clue in the passage.【答案】1~4 CDCB【解析】本文是一篇说明文,说明金属铑价格上涨的现象及原因。

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析与原文翻译)AI was already a hand washer. And since the spread of coronavirus, it’s been kicked into overdrive. I don’t consider myself panicked about COVID-19, although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned. I live in an enormous city, packed with people, including countless travelers, and I understand how easily a contagious virus spreads. And hand washing may help us to keep it like that. The hard part has to do with the duration. “Scrub your hands for 20 seconds,”the CDC website warns. “Need a timer? Hum the ‘Happy Birthday’song from beginning to end twice.”The turning point came with a slight, unconscious tweak on the lyrics. After a few days, I added three words to the routine: “And many more.”That’s the way we do “Happy Birthday”in my family. These days, of course, those habitual words have particular resonance. What I am doing, after all, when I add “and many more”is making a plea: Let us stay safe and alive. “Its meaning,”writes Rodriguez, “is something like I pray it may be so.”I am an adult, aware of random chance and uncertainty. I’ve come to recognize that insecurity, chaos even, is the way of the world. In the face of an epidemic stretching toward a pandemic, I have one eye on living as if there will be no exceptional disruptions, and the other on preparing for catastrophe. What I’m saying is that I do not generally rely on magical thinking.Now I am consciously singing “and many more”when I fulfill the CDC’s instructions about how to wash my hands. I offer it to you as well, this coping mechanism, this precaution, this projection of a happy ending, which is, of course, a whisper of faith, not in divine intervention (神的干预) but in our ability to care for one another and ourselves.1. What is the attitude of the author toward the COVID-19?A. Panic.B. Concerned.C. Happy.D. Pessimistic.2. How long does it take to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’song once?A. 10s.B. 20s.C. 30s.D. 40s.3. What is the meaning of the added “and many more”these days?A. The author wants to sing the song in a creative way.B. The author blesses herself happy birthday.C. The author is to pray to be safe and live well.D. The author is showing off her great voice.4. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Being full of magical thinking.B. Being ignorant.C. Being insightful and optimistic.D. Being a good singer.【答案】BACC【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,作者介绍了自己独特的洗手方法,以及疫情期间的感想,并鼓励人们也采用同样的方式洗手。

新高考英语时文阅读高二特训(含答案解析及全文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高二特训(含答案解析及全文翻译)

新高考英语时文阅读高二特训(含答案解析及全文翻译)ACruise lines worldwide suspended sailings March 13 because of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Now companies such as Carnival and Disney are pushing out their return dates and canceling more trips, meaning passengers can receive full refunds for the price of their trips. Those who want to take their chances and postpone —even though there’s no firm date when this pandemic will end —can choose to receive a credit for a future cruise. Just remember: If you choose a credit, you have given up your refund. Cruise companies want you to stick with them, and are offering extra perks and credits to keep you on board.Carnival CruisesOn Wednesday, Carnival Cruises announced it would suspend Alaska sailings through June30 and scrap all San Francisco cruises for the rest of the year. Typical five-day cruises along the California coast called at Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to the Bay Area. The company also canceled cruises aboard Carnival Radiance (an upgrade of the Carnival Victory) through Nov. 1, and Carnival Legend, through Oct. 30. Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in summer months.Passengers whose trips have been canceled may opt for a refund or a future cruise credit. Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line on Monday extended its suspension for sailings departing in April. Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships through April 28 may receive a refund or a cruise credit for a trip within 15 months of their original departure date, according to the company’s website.Disney also warned passengers about sailings aboard the Disney Wonder that are scheduled to resume April 29. The itinerary calls for a stop in Vancouver, Canada, but Canada has closed its ports at least through July 1.1. What can the passengers select if they want to cruise later?A. Refunds.B. Credits.C. Perks.D. Chances.2. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 3?A.Alaska sailings will be delayed to June 30.B. San Francisco cruises will be put off for the rest of 2020.C. Carnival Radiance is canceled until Oct. 30.D. Carnival Legend usually sails from Seattle to Alaska during summer.3. What does the underlined phrase mean in Paragraph 5?A. Pay.B. Choose.C. Discover.D. Return.4. What can we know from the last part?A. Passengers will receive refunds beforeApril 28.B. Passengers will receive refunds within 10 months of original leaving date.C. The cruise credit is available beforeApril 28.D. The cruise credit is available within 15 months of passengers’original leaving date.【答案】1~4 BCBD【解析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了许多邮轮因新冠疫情被取消后,乘客如何获得退款或信用额度。

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新高考赢在阅读高二英语时文阅读专版(含原文翻译及答案解析)AJosh Gad's Olaf showed insanely hot skills singing "Unmeltable Me" for "Frozen II". But the hilarious (欢闹的) tune never made it into the animated hit: It was cut from the movie after his vocals were recorded and storyboards had been drawn up. The missing: “Unmeltable Me”is revealed now at , ahead of the home release of “Frozen II”, which features the deleted scene as an extra.The ditty was the first song written for the sequel. The new song features Gad's Olaf singing style, playing harpsichord (羽管键琴) accompaniment. The instrument was requested by directors for comedic reasons. The harpsichord arrangement made it funny and different. The filmmakers originally wanted “Unmeltable Me”to explain an important story point –why Olaf no longer needed the magical “flurry”cloud Elsa had created at the end of "Frozen" to keep the snowman from melting in warm weather.Creating the flurry effect was so difficult for the animators that the directors decided Elsa would have perfected a permafrost coating for Olaf by the second movie. The scene features Olaf doing just about everything to show off his new permafrost coating, from sticking a lit candle into his head to placing his head in a Sterno-heated buffet tray.Olaf's audience in the scene is a group of dignitaries who have traveled to Arendelle from around the world to meet the powerful Elsa at a state dinner. Elsa and Anna are held up, so Olaf fills time entertaining the assembled guests with the song. Sadly, “Unmeltable Me”was cut before it could be fully animated.Gad’s Olaf still received his big song in “Frozen 2”singing “When IAm Older”happily.“Unmeltable Me' is definitely fun, but that’s show business,”says Lopez, who especially loves how Olaf ends the song on an unusual high note.1. What can we learn from the song “Unmeltable Me”in the first paragraph?A. The song “Unmeltable Me”was sung by Elsa.B. The song can make this movie into a animated hit.C. The song was created for the movie.D. The song was recorded in the movie at last.2. What does the underlined word “revealed”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Show.B. Hide.C. Create.D. Delete.3. What is the purpose of using permafrost coating?A. To entertain the audience.B. To prevent Olaf from melting.C. To make the movie funny.D. To explain show business.4. What can we know from the passage?A. This movie is directed by Josh Gad.B. Olaf likes his new permafrost coating.C. Josh Gad’s attitude is passive because his song was cut from the movie.D. The scene of the song is not mentioned in the article.BGoogle’s Search Engine Can Recommend Your Favorite Shows and MoviesGoogle wants to help smartphone users find new (and old) favorite TV shows and movies to watch.The Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant announced an update on Thursday for its search engine on mobile, which will serve U.S. users with personalized TV and film recommendations across different streaming services.Here’s how to get started: Mobile users who visit or Google’s search app simply have to type in a phrase including “what to watch”or “good shows to watch.”Google then serves up the names of TV shows and film titles across different genres, from somewhat older titles, like Desperate Housewives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to more recent releases, including Disney’s live-action Aladdin and Avengers: Endgame. Then, Tinder style, users will swipe to “Like”or“Dislike”them.Once that’s done, users pick which streaming services they subscribe to, including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and others, and the search engine will serve up recommendations based on their tastes.Google’s latest update may seem minor, but it’s welcome in an age when consumers are inundated with①streaming services, each with thousands of titles to watch.It’s also incredibly timely. Over the next 12 months, consumers will find themselves wading through②loads of new options for streaming service subscriptions and content.Apple is expected to debut its long-awaited Apple TV+ service this fall, with at least 34original series and five movies, including The Morning Show, a drama starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, and Dickinson, a comedic take on Poet Emily Dickinson’s Life, starring True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld.Disney, meanwhile, plans on rolling out Disney Plus on Nov. 12 for $6.99 a month, or $12.99as part of a larger bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+. The Burbank, Calif.-based entertainment giant has been more forthcoming about its service in more recent months, promising a day one launch featuring more than 300 available movies and 7,500 TV episodes. Original shows in the works include the live-action Star Wars spin-off③The Mandalorian, a Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi series with Ewan McGregor, and a revival of the teen sitcom Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff.CThe CDC defines an epidemic as “an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area.”The official definition of a pandemic is “an outbreak of disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an high proportion of the population,”according to Merriam-Webster. In other words, a serious and sudden outbreak of disease would start out as an epidemic, but some may then escalate to pandemic once the disease has spread across countries or continents.The first major flu-related pandemic was the Russian Flu, which traveled around the world inthe late 1800s. An outbreak of the Spanish Flu followed roughly 20 years later. The mostwell-known pandemic in recent modern history was HIV which was first identified in the early 1980s. Famous epidemics in U.S. history include the spread of smallpox (天花) in the 1600s, scarlet fever in the 1800s, polio throughout a big chunk of the early to mid–20th century, and several waves of measles outbreaks. These outbreaks didn’t reach pandemic level because they occurred within one country or a region of it. Despite the differences between an epidemic and a pandemic, the fact of the matter is that you can get very sick from either one—and the effects can be devastating to entire communities.Many countries have devised pandemic plans that help officials respond quickly when an outbreak occurs. Often, the focus is on mitigation —containing the outbreak through quarantine and immediate treatment —and deploying critical resources to affected populations. In the United States, the CDC has developed a national pandemic influenza plan that outlines the response plan for flu-related illnesses. One element of the plan is “community mitigation,”or trying to keep the illness contained to a limited area. Recommended strategies include frequent hand washing, sanitizing surfaces and electronic gadgets that are used often, diligent cleaning procedures, and staying home when you feel sick.1. Which one can replace the underlined word in the third paragraph?A. Keeping cleaning.B. Reducing seriousness.C. Receiving treatment.D. Working voluntarily.2. Which is NOT the actual case of pandemic?A. Russian Flu.B. HIV.C. Spanish Flu.D. Smallpox.3. What can we know about pandemic and epidemic according to the passage?A.An epidemic will become a pandemic if it is not controlled in time.B. They both don’t result in too serious health issues.C. Pandemic is occurred in a smaller area compared to epidemic.D. They both don’t lead to devastating effects on many countries.4. What measures can people take to cut the transmission of pandemic?A. Believe in yourself and keep a good mentality.B. Stay at home and isolate yourself when you feel sick.C. Take medicine without consulting or going to professional hospitals.D. Clean your hands or electronic gadgets once in a while.DGEF announces new investment in Central America's blue economyAt the Our Ocean conference in Oslo, the head of the Global Environment Facility announced a $6.8 million contribution from the GEF Trust Fund to help seven countries across Central America jointly①assess opportunities and challenges from the blue economy along their Pacific coasts. The financing will help Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,and Panama analyze and develop action plans to work together on coastal and marine ecosystems, along the lines of transboundary (跨界) initiatives②the GEF has supported elsewhere in Latin America through its International Waters work program.“We strongly support this science-based effort to identify threats and opportunities for Central America’s Pacific coastal areas, and see it as a model that can be replicated③in other regions,”said Naoko Ishii, GEF CEO and Chairperson. “It is essential that we jointly sustain④healthy coastal and marine ecosystems in support of economic and environmental goals including the preservation of biodiversity. We are pleased to support this effort to inform policy priority-setting and encourage collaboration where it is urgently needed.”The GEF’s International Waters work program brings together 156 developing countries and24 donor⑤countries to jointly manage transboundary water resources and support a sustainable blue economy. GEF-supported projects in this area aim to increase coordination between sectors ⑥such as tourism, renewable energy production, fisheries, aquaculture (水产养殖), and coastaldevelopment in pursuit of economic and environmental goals.The new Central American project, to be enforced by the UN Development Program (UNDP),is designed to help assess the socioeconomic and ecological opportunities and challenges related to the blue economy, which stretch beyond national borders. It will include scientific analysis of pollution, degradation⑦of coastal and marine habitats, fisheries activity, and climate change in the area, and set out strategies to jointly address these challenges.The GEF has previously supported similar collaborative efforts in 23 large marine ecosystems worldwide, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the Humboldt Current.Lessons from those projects, as well as GEF initiatives in East Asia and other coastal areas, inform the design of the new venture.In addition to the blue economy, GEF International Waters financing also supports conservation and sustainability on the high seas and enhancing security of freshwater ecosystems such as shared groundwater and lakes and river basins. Countries participating in GEF projects have negotiated and agreed on numerous regional cooperation frameworks, treaties, and protocols.EHere’s what happens to your mouth, teeth, and gums –beyond stinky morning breath –when you miss recommended brushings. Think of your toothbrush, floss, and mouth rinse (漱口水) as the good guys of oral health care. The bad guys are bacteria. “Bacteria thrive on food left on or in between teeth, and it grows at lightning speed,”says Lee Gause from Smile Design Manhattan in New York. “If you only brush once a day, bacteria build up in the mouth and lead to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.”Of course, bad breath is just a minor misdemeanor compared to the real crime of what happens when you don’t brush your teeth twice a day.What happens when you don’t brush your teeth? Picture millions of bacteria trespassing on your teeth and gums. Whenever you eat foods or drinks with sugar in them, it leaves a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque. The bacteria in plaque creates acids that attack tooth enamel (牙釉质), and eventually the enamel breaks down, causing a little hole in the tooth.It doesn’t stop there. The bad guys of bacteria are a hardy bunch. “Brushing alone misses 75 percent of your mouth, leaving millions of germs behind,”says Gause. A three-step defense will protect your teeth and gums. “I recommend brushing, flossing, and swishing with mouth rinse twice a day.”Flossing helps remove food particles, but Gause says mouth rinse can help clear out hard to reach areas and penetrate plaque to break down its structure.Besides, brushing your teeth just once a day can lead to other serious problems, including gingivitis (牙龈炎), the milder form of periodontal (牙周的) disease. It causes havoc on your gums, leaving them red and swollen, not to mention the bleeding that you may see when you spit during brushing. With good behavior it is reversible.Stick with Dr. Gause’s advice that “brushing, flossing, and rinsing should be a part of every morning and evening routine.”1. What can cause bad breath according to the passage?A. Staying up too late at night.B. Not using floss or mouth rinse.C. Brushing teeth only once a day.D. Eating foods with sugar for breakfast.2. Which is the RIGHT process of causing little holes in the tooth?A. Eating food –leaving plaque –creating acids –attacking tooth enamel.B. Leaving plaque –eating food –attacking tooth enamel –creating acids.C. Creating acids –leaving plaque–eating food –attacking tooth enamel.D.Attacking tooth enamel –creating acid –eating food –leaving plaque.3. What can help clear out the areas in the mouth that are hard to reach?A. Brushing.B. Flossing.C. Rinsing.D. Drinking.4. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To tell readers how to protect their teeth.B. To advise readers how to brush teeth correctly.C. To tell readers that bacteria are harmful to teeth.D. To tell readers that they should brush teeth twice a day.A【答案】1-4 CABB【解析】本文是一篇涵盖热点新闻的记叙文,讲述了冰雪奇缘第二部中插曲“Unmeltable Me”以及电影制作背后的故事。

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