1、Pangolin could be coronavirus intermediate host: Study 研究研究:穿山甲可能是冠状病毒的中间宿主穿山甲可能是冠状病毒的中间宿主 读前导读：读前导读： 一项研究发现，动物所分离出的病毒株基因组与目前感染人的毒株序列相似 度高达 99%，而穿山甲则可能是新冠病毒的中间宿主。 Part1：高级实词分类记：高级实词分类记 名词名词 1. pangolin 穿山甲 2. genome 基因组 3. sequence 序列 4. strain 菌株 5. samples 样品 6. electron 电子 7. microscopy 显微镜检查 8.
2、particle 微粒 9. reference 参考 动词动词 1. analyze 分析 2. reveal 揭示 3. isolate 隔离；分离 4. identify 识别；鉴别 5. conduct 执行；操作 形容词形容词 1. intermediate 中间的 2. identical 完全相同的 3. infected 感染的 4. molecular 分子的 5. biological 生物学的 6. positive 积极的 7. genomic 基因组学的 8. isolated 孤立的 9. potential 潜在的 其他词类其他词类 1. jointly 共同地
3、2. currently 目前地 Part2：高级词汇拓展：高级词汇拓展 1. identical 完全相同的 adv identically 2. infected 感染的 vt infect n infection 3. biological 生物学的 n biology 生物学家 n biologist adv biologically 2 2 4. positive 积极的 adv positively 5. genomic 基因组学的 genome 基因组 基因 gene 基因的 genetic 6. isolated 孤立的 isolate 隔离 vt 7. jointly 共同地
4、 adj joint 8. currently 目前地 adj current 9. reference 参考 v refer 10. analyze 分析 n analysis 11. reveal 揭示 n revelation 12. identify 识别 adj identified n identification Part3：高级短语荟萃：高级短语荟萃 1. researchers from South China Agricultural University 华南农业大学研究员 2. related scientific research institutes 相关科研机构
5、3. of great significance to prevention and control of对.的预防和控制 4. the source of novel coronavirus 新型冠状病毒的来源 5. at a press conference 在记者招待会上 6. molecular biological testing 分子生物学检测 7. positive rate 阳性率 8. electron microscopy 电子显微镜 9. particle structure 颗粒结构 10. genomic sequence similarities 基因组序列相似性
6、11. isolated virus strain 分离病毒株 12. currently infected human strain 目前已感染的人类菌株 13. provide references for further scientific research 为进一步的科学研究提供参考 Part4：原汁文章思维能力提升训练：原汁文章思维能力提升训练 The pangolin might be a potential intermediate host of the novel coronavirus, as genome sequences of the disease strain
7、separated from the animals were 99 percent identical to those found in infected people, a study has discovered. The study, jointly conducted by researchers from South China Agricultural University and related scientific research institutes, will be of great significance to 3 3 prevention and control
8、 of the source of novel coronavirus. The study, announced at a press conference on Friday, analyzed more than 1,000 metagenomic samples by researchers. Through molecular biological testing, it revealed the positive rate of beta coronavirus in pangolins was 70 percent. By further isolating and identi
9、fying the virus, electron microscopy shows a typical coronavirus particle structure in pangolins, according to the study. Researchers found genomic sequence similarities between the isolated virus strain and the currently infected human strain to be as high as 99 percent. “We hope the study will be
10、helpful for scientific prevention and control of the disease, as well as providing references for further scientific research,“ said Liu Yahong, president of South China Agricultural University. 1. What might be a potential intermediate host of the novel coronavirus according to the latest research?
11、 And why? The pangolin might be a potential intermediate host of the novel coronavirus,. Because genome sequences of the disease strain separated from the animals were 99 percent identical to those found in infected people. 2. What is the significance of the latest research result? the study will be
12、 helpful for scientific prevention and control of the disease, as well as providing references for further scientific research. Part5：报刊复杂句式剖析。 1.The study, jointly conducted by researchers from South China Agricultural University and related scientific research institutes, will be of great signific
13、ance to prevention and control of the source of novel coronavirus. 翻译：该研究由华南农业大学和相关科研单位联合进行，对新冠病毒源头的 防控具有重要意义。 解析： 本句的主干部分： The study will be of great significance to prevention and control of the source of novel coronavirus.为主系表结构。 其中枝叶部分 jointly conducted by researchers from South China Agricultur
14、al 4 4 University and related scientific research institutes 为过去分词短语作后置定语修饰： The study。 2.The study, announced at a press conference on Friday, analyzed more than 1,000 metagenomic samples by researchers. 翻译：该研究是在本周五一次媒体发布会上公布的，研究人员对 1000 多宏基 因组样品进行了分析。 解析: 本句的主干部分：The study analyzed more than 1,000
15、 metagenomic samples by researchers.为主谓宾结构。 其中枝叶部分：announced at a press conference on Friday 为过去分词短语作后 置定语修饰：The study。 相关话题新闻创编拔高练 How to keep yourself safe from new virus? After a new-type coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central Chinas Wuhan city a month ago, more cases have b
16、een reported in recent days. To prevent catching the infection, heres what you can do: 1. Wear masks outdoors Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected. _1_ If youre not feeling well or have symptoms of fever，_2_, a mask is also needed to prevent you from
17、spreading germs to others. 2. _2_ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly. 3. _3_ Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds. Before eating and after
18、 using the toilet After returning home 5 5 After touching trash or garbage After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes 4. Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections. Make sur
19、e that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports. Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary. Seek prompt medical attention _4_. Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms. _5_. Avoid contact wit
20、h wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection. A. If your hands are not visibly dirty B. Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs C. Wash your hands frequently and properly D. Protect yourself and others from getting sick E. if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection F. Cover you
21、r coughs and sneeze with tissue G. Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin. 1._2. _3. _4._5. _ 【答案】GFCEB 双语阅读双语阅读 The pangolin might be a potential intermediate host of the novel coronavirus, as genome sequences of the disease strain s
22、eparated from the animals were 99 percent identical to those found in infected people, a study has discovered. 一项研究发现，动物所分离出的病毒株基因组与目前感染人的毒株序列相似 度高达 99%，而穿山甲则可能是新冠病毒的中间宿主。 The study, jointly conducted by researchers from South China Agricultural 6 6 University and related scientific research institu
23、tes, will be of great significance to prevention and control of the source of novel coronavirus. 该研究由华南农业大学和相关科研单位联合进行，对新冠病毒源头的防控具 有重要意义。 The study, announced at a press conference on Friday, analyzed more than 1,000 metagenomic samples by researchers. 该研究是在本周五一次媒体发布会上公布的， 研究人员对 1000 多宏基因组样 品进行了分析。
24、Through molecular biological testing, it revealed the positive rate of beta coronavirus in pangolins was 70 percent. 通过分子生物学检测，穿山甲中 冠状病毒的阳性率为 70%。 By further isolating and identifying the virus, electron microscopy shows a typical coronavirus particle structure in pangolins, according to the study.
25、研究显示，经过进一步对病毒进行分离鉴定，电子显微镜下观察到穿山甲体 内有着典型的冠状病毒颗粒结构。 Researchers found genomic sequence similarities between the isolated virus strain and the currently infected human strain to be as high as 99 percent. 研究人员发现，分离的病毒株和目前感染人的病毒株基因组序列相似度高达 99%。 “We hope the study will be helpful for scientific prevention and control of the disease, as well as providing references for further scientific research,“ said Liu Yahong, president of South China Agricultural University. 华南农业大学校长刘雅红表示：“我们希望这项研究有助于疫情的科学防控， 并为进一步的科研工作提供借鉴。”
