1、1 I. 阅读理解阅读理解 导读:本文介绍了新型冠状病毒肺炎的起因、症状、传播途径,以及其他几类致命的冠状病毒。 A new coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected more than 10000 people since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December.Scientist Leo Poon, who first decoded the virus, thinks it likely started in an animal and spread to human
2、s. “What we know is that it causes pneumonia (肺炎)and then doesnt respond to antibiotic(抗生素) treatment, which is not surprising, but then in terms of mortality (死亡率), SARS kills 10% of the individuals,“Poon, a virologist (病毒学家)at the School of Public Health at The University of Hong Kong, said. The W
3、orld Health Organization offered guidance to countries on how they can prepare for it, including how to monitor for the sick and how to treat patients. Here are seven things you should know about a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. In rare cases,
4、they are what scientists call zoonotic (人畜共患病) , meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The viruses can make people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness(上呼吸道疾病), similar to a common cold
5、. Coronavirus symptoms include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever, which can last for a couple of days. For those with a weakened immune system,the elderly and the very young, theres a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract
6、 illness like a pneumonia orbronchitis brkats(支气管炎). There are a handful of human coronaviruses that are known to be deadly. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome(中东呼吸综合征), also known as the MERS virus, was first reported in the Middle East in 2012 and also causes respiratory problems, but those symptoms
7、 are much more severe. Three to four out of every 10 patients infected with MERS died, according to the CDC. 高考英语疫情专题 2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(严重急性呼吸综合征), also known as SARS, is the other coronavirus that can cause more severe symptoms. First identified in the Guangdong province in southe
8、rn China, according to the WHO, it causes respiratory problems but can also cause diarrhea dari(腹泻), fatigue (疲劳),shortness of breath, respiratory distress (呼吸窘迫) and kidney failure (肾衰).Depending on the patients age, the death rate with SARS ranged from0-50% of the cases, with older people being th
9、e most vulnerable(易受伤害的). Viruses can spread from human contact with animals. Scientists think MERS started in camels, according to the WHO. With SARS, scientists suspected civet cats (狸猫) were to blame. When it comes to human-to-human transmission of the viruses, often it happens when someone comes
10、 into contact with the infected persons secretions(分泌物). Depending on how virulent (有毒的) the virus is, a cough, sneeze or handshake could cause exposure. The virus can also be transmitted by touching something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth,nose or eyes. Caregivers( 护 理
11、人 员 )can sometimes be exposed by handling a patients waste, according to the CDC. 1.Which of the following can explain the underlined word in paragraph 1 ? A. to find or discover sth. B. to put sth. into a code C. to change sth. into ordinary language D. to change sth. into a form that can be proces
12、sed 2.What are the symptoms of the novel Coronavirus ? A. Much more severe upper respiratory tract illness B. A runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever C. Diarrhea , fatigue, shortness of breath, respiratory distress and kidney failure (肾衰) D. A mild to moderate upper r
13、espiratory tract illness,similar to a common cold. 3. How do the Viruses spread? 3 A. Viruses can spread from human contact with animals. B. the viruses can transmit from human to human C. The viruses can be transmit by touching sth polluted and droplet transmission. D. The viruses can be transmitte
14、d by touching something an infected person has touched. II.七选五七选五 导读:面临新型冠状病毒挑战,如何保护自己及他人? 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 been reported in recent days.1 : 1. Wear m
15、asks outdoors Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected. Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin. 2, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others. 2. Cover your coughs
16、and sneeze with tissue(纸巾)(纸巾) Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you coughor 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 using
17、the toilet After returning home After touching trash or garbage After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes uhan anno 4 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 su
18、re that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports.4. Seek prompt(及时的) medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection. Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms. 5. Avoid cont
19、act with 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.Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary F.If youre not f
20、eeling well or have symptoms of fever G.To prevent catching the infection, heres what you can do III.语法填空语法填空(一)一) 导读:每个成为吹哨人的人,一定都知道自己未来将要面对的命运,但是他们还是选择了站了出来,让更多应该 知道真相的人知道了真相。 以此文沉痛哀悼和纪念一位伟大的医生! We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Li Wenliang. Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the eight“whistle blo
21、wers” who tried 1 (warn) fellow medics(医师) of2novel coronavirus when it first emerged (出现)in Wuhan, died early on Friday. Wuhan Central Hospital 3 (confirm) in a statement released on 4 (it) official Weibo account. “Our hospitals ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was5 (unfortunate) infected with coronavir
22、us during his work in the fight 6 the coronavirus epidemic,”the statement read, 7 (add) “He died at 2:58 a.m. on February 7 after attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.” “After emergency treatment, Li Wenliang passed away,” the Central Hospital of Wunced on Weibo, Chinas version of Twitter. “We
23、deeply regret and mourn Lis 8 (die).” 5 Dr. Li is a hero,9will live in our hearts forever. May God bless all the courageous doctors and10 (nurse) fighting on the front line. IV.语法填空(二)语法填空(二) 导读:(医学发现)发现三种可抑制新型冠状病毒的药物 Chinese researchers have found three 1 (exist)drugs with2(fair)good inhibitory(抑制的
24、) effects on the novel(新颖的)coronavirus 3 the cellular(细胞的) level, a local newspaper has reported. The three drugs are Remdesivir, Chloroquine and Ritonavir. They are now under relevant 4 (procedure)to gain approval for 5 (clinic)use, said Hubei Daily 6 Wednesday. The 7 (discover) was jointly made by
25、 researchers from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences and the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). V.语法填空(三)语法填空(三) 导读: 起源于武汉的新型冠状病毒与季节性流感有相似之处, 然而区分二者对于抑制新型冠状病毒 的传播及其重要。 The novel coronavirus(冠状病毒), which 1 (originate)in the Chinese city of Wuhan and h
26、as now spread to 12countries, has much in common 2 seasonal flu. They are both viral infections, share similar symptoms and crucially(关键地) can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, 3 (tell) the difference between the two will be vital in stopping
27、its spread. Human coronaviruses, of which there are four, can cause respiratory (呼吸道)infections similar to flu: while many symptoms are mild, both can lead to pneumonia(肺炎) and become lethal(致命 的). 4 , the novel coronavirus is more serious than 5 “typical influenza infection,(流感)“says Ian Jones, a p
28、rofessor of virology at the University of Reading. “This virus appears to go 6 (far) down into the lungs than would generally be the case. Therefore, it will give you7 (symptom) of pneumonia(肺炎): the lungs becoming flooded, they dont function very well and the patient gets into breathing difficulty.
29、“ While the mortality rates and symptoms of flu and novel coronavirus may end up being similar, humans ability 8(fight) off the viruses differs greatly. 6 Human shave naturally built up antibodies to seasonal flu and annual vaccines 9 (develop) to fight it. During a pandemic(流行病), which the new coro
30、navirus has the potential to become, “there is no immunity(免疫性) in the population so you have potential for a10 (globe) spread,“ warns Jones. VI.语法填空(四)语法填空(四) 导读: 为了应对由新型冠状病毒引起的焦虑与心理问题, 国家卫生健康委员会要求省级区域联合心 理援助资源,并标准化这些公共服务。 1 (address)anxiety and mental health concerns caused by the novel coronaviru
31、s outbreak,the National Health Commission has required provincial-level regions to combine 2 (psychology) support resources and standardize such public services. “Colleges 3 (equip) with psychological centers are also encouraged to step up intervention and counseling(建议) to students 4 may be affecte
32、d by the diseases spread,“ said Wang Bin, deputy director of the commissions disease control and 5 (prevent) bureau(局,办事处) at a news conference held on Monday. Days of intensive(密集的)work had exhausted him and caused him to lose 6 temper for a brief moment.The doctor quickly collected himself and wen
33、t back to 7 (treat)patients. YangFude, Party secretary of the Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, said many medical workers and personnel 8 charge of registering and screening residents in neighborhoods 9 (face) tremendous pressure and are pushing their mental and physical 10 (limit). VII.短文改错短文改错 导读:世界卫生
34、组织宣布,抗生素对于抗病毒无效,但抗生素的使用可以应对新型冠状病毒患者可 能并发的细菌感染。 “Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria,“ the WHO said on its official website. However,if the patient is hospitalized for the virus, he may accept antibiotics since“bacterial co-infection is possible,“ the organization added. Up to now,
35、 there are no specific medicine for preventing or treating the virus, the WHO said, adding that it is working with partners to help accelerate relating research and development work. “People of all ages“ can be infected with the novel coronavirus, elder people and people with pre-existing medical co
36、nditions are more like to suffer, the WHO said. The organization 7 advised people to wash hands after contacting with pets, which can help protect them against“various common bacteria that can pass among pets and humans.“ Chinese health authorities said on Monday that it received reports of 2,829 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 57 death on Sunday. VIII.书面表达书面表达 导读:无论你身处哪里,这是全世界、全人类的战役。 假如你是李华,给留在衡水过寒假的留学生朋友 Jack 写一封电子邮件, 告知其目前新型冠状病毒肺 炎的形势, 请他注意防护。 要点如下: 1. 告知疫情现状; 2. 注意防护,如减少外出,带口罩外出,勤洗手等; 3. 表达战胜疫情的信心。 注意:1、可适当增加细节, 使行文连贯; 2、100 词左右。 8 答案: