Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many restaurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery companies.
Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need.
Due to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home.
It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19.
1. What can we know from Paragraph 1?| A．Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment. |
| B．Gao was the only one to deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. |
| C．Gao manages a delivery company. |
| D．Gao comes from a rich family. |
| A．People were too lazy to go out for meals. |
| B．There was a discount if people chose delivery orders. |
| C．People were asked to order food online by the government. |
| D．People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out. |
| A．Hard-working and honest. | B．Brave and humorous. |
| C．Selfless and warm-hearted. | D．Positive and selfless. |
| A．The Horrible Pandemic | B．A Delivery Hero |
| C．A Brave Heart Beats Anything | D．Never Say Never |
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【推荐1】When we first rented (租) a home on Seven Mile Island, in Avalon and Stone Harbor in Southern New Jersey, I never thought that my family would continue to go there every summer for more than twenty years. But that is exactly what happened. The thing is something fabulous happens when you get into a vacation routine (惯例); it becomes part of family culture.
Traveling to different places is great for learning new things, and we do enjoy exploring new parts of the world . But for a comfortable getaway, knowing what to expect when traveling to favorite place is priceless. My family takes vacations during spring break and other holidays as well. But during our repeat beach vacation, I don’t feel the need to see a world wonder or spend an entire day in a museum because it’s my only chance to see wonderful works of art. All that’s required of me is to bring a book and a beach chair, with no fear of missing out.
My two daughters were in grade school when we started going to the Jersey Shore; now they’re both married and their husbands come along, too. My son wasn’t born yet the first time we rented a beach house; now he’s a teen learning to surf (冲浪) . As the family grows. We add to our list of family activities. There are games ranging from basketball to competitive card games.
One added advantage of repeatedly visiting the same place is being able to explore it in a way we could never do with only a one-time visit. On our seven-mile beach island, this means we’ve had time to spend exploring the wet lands and bird-wildlife refuges (保护区) that are unique (独特的) to the area but don’t necessarily make the list of top beach activities for list-timers. We’ve explored up and down the coast and found our favorite places to bike, fish, and eat.
1. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．successful | B．Wonderful. |
| C．Easy. | D．Similar. |
| A．It costs less honey. | B．It’s comfortable and relaxing. |
| C．It doesn’t need careful planning. | D．It’s great for learning new things |
| A．Starting renting a beach house. | B．Asking some strangers to join there. |
| C．Keeping adding to family activities. | D．Doing it at different seasons every year. |
| A．It has an unexpected result. | B．It saves people a lot of time. |
| C．It offers a chance to do unique things. | D．It allows people to explore the place well. |
【推荐2】I am a putterer—a person spending a lot of time doing things people usually consider unimportant in a relaxed way. However, I don’t think puttering is wasting my time. It is a satisfying way of dealing with one’s domestic environment in a way one cannot do with the world at large.
As a father, I’ve had a difficult time communicating this to my college-age son. Tom recently bought a used car. I was proud of him for negotiating a good deal. When I looked it over, I noticed a tiny spot of rust (锈). Like a superhero out to save the day, I rushed toward the imperfection with a piece of sandpaper and a small bottle of clear nail polish from my puttering resources. Tom watched as I sanded the spot and then coated it with the nail polish. He rolled his eyes. ''You'll understand someday,” I told him.
As a rule, I do not usually conduct such public performances. Puttering is, in brief, a solitary(独自进行的) act, and putterers are modest people. They observe small things that most folks simply tolerate ---- a picture hung not in a straight position, a door not shutting well, a shaky table leg ... It doesn't take much effort or time to right such deficiencies. But once again, there is something in the sensibility of the putterer that makes correcting them deeply rewarding.
All of this risks giving an impression of endless, and perhaps mindless activity. But nothing could be further from the truth. The beauty of puttering is that it is a symbol of having control over one’s time, responding to the needs of one’s home as one sees fit: If I don’t fix the shaky kitchen table today, I can do it tomorrow, or the next day, or not at all. Puttering, you might say, has set me free.
1. Which of the following best describes Tom’s attitude toward his father’s puttering?| A．Disapproval. | B．Admiration. |
| C．Gratitude. | D．Embarrassment. |
| A．He is extremely strict with his son. | B．He shows interest in collecting old things. |
| C．He has an observing eye for small things. | D．He often overlooks others’ imperfections. |
| A．Consequences. | B．Obstacles. |
| C．Inconveniences. | D．Drawbacks. |
| A．The Benefits of Puttering | B．My Enjoyment of Puttering |
| C．Puttering，Wasting Time | D．Puttering, My Daily Life |
【推荐3】I’d like to talk about my first teaching experience. It was in the fall of 2010—I had to teach integral calculus (积分学). I had taught before but it was always 2-3 students at a time. I had no experience of classroom teaching. So I had butterflies in my stomach.
Anyway, the appointed hour came and I had no choice but to go on. I introduced myself, asked each one of them to do a brief introduction and got down to business. Fortunately, it was a worksheet session, so I didn’t have to do much. The students were well prepared—most of them had done AP calculus. The first day was a success.
As the quarter went by, I found the work more and more easygoing. So I was lax and stopped preparing the homework problems beforehand. How wrong I was!
One day we were doing surfaces of revolution. I used to do them in a more different way than it was taught in the text. I tried to do the first problem but it wasn’t just a piece of cake—I had to step back and think for five minutes before the solution came to me. To the credit of my students, no one showed any sign of impatience in the meantime. I was feeling doubly uncomfortable because it was a day of observation by the school leaders.
The next class I tried to give some additional resources on advanced materials, especially to students who would stay after the class or come to my office hours.
My evaluations were mixed. Two major complaints were about my accent and my handwriting on the board.
I learned a lot about teaching after this course. In my view, teaching is like a performing art. No amount of reading or attending workshops will prepare you for the challenge. You only get better with practice.
1. What made the author feel uneasy at first?| A．Teaching a difficult subject. | B．Lack of teaching experience. |
| C．Missing the appointed hour. | D．Failure of choosing a topic. |
| A．Careless. | B．Tense. | C．Annoyed. | D．Amused. |
| A．Because he delayed doing surfaces of revolution. |
| B．Because the students showed no sign of interaction. |
| C．Because he was stuck in his class watched by leaders. |
| D．Because the leaders blamed him for his performance. |
| A．Do as the Romans do. | B．Well begun is half done. |
| C．It never rains, but it pours. | D．Practice holds the key to progress. |
【推荐1】To most Chinese people, the 2020 Lunar New Year has been quite different from any previous Spring Festival. Due to the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒) outbreaks, most people are staying at home, while some were infected. Although it’s difficult for many of us to perform our normal duties, we should hold the belief that there are always more approaches that can be found to solve problems.
Read books
Everyone can pick up a brush and write something, even if it may look very ugly at first. But the point of such practice is not to write beautiful characters. It’s about enhancing your ability to calm down and focus, as you must breathe deeply to keep your hands from shaking. One good option to start with is copying classic texts.
Listen to classic music
Chopin, Mozart, Bach. Any of these great musicians could stun you with their rich legacy. Now, there are many online audio lessons that can help you appreciate classical music. One is from Duan Zhaoxu, a male pianist and a teacher at Beijing Normal University.
Cook good dishes
For most people, a happy day consists of at least two things: good food and sound sleep.
When you temporarily lose your outdoor options, make sure you eat well.
| A．Keep away from those who were infected. |
| B．His humorous and informative lessons have attracted many music lovers. |
| C．Once you have to go out, remember to wear face masks. |
| D．If you choose a good book |
| E．Practice calligraphy |
| F．Here are four activities you could try to get away from the boredom. |
| G．There are many recipes in Chinese cuisine to try |
【推荐2】I’ve spent a long time thinking about one of the lessons life has to offer uncertainty. I often hear,“ Nothing could have prepared us for this pandemic.” While it came as a surprise, some of us have had to deal with times of great uncertainty before.
This was the case for my family when my father began falling over. We would blame the ice. Then just the road.“ Who makes these things so high?” we wondered. Then, he slowed. He began to drag his feet.“ Well,” we said,“ he’s getting older.”
When his speech became worse, it became harder to explain. When did he last see a doctor anyway? We searched the Internet as he worsened—because we felt real medical attention was not required.
Uncertainty.
It’ s uncomfortable. It makes your stomach tighten. If you don’ t fight it, it will seep through (渗入)your body, lighting your brain up with anxiety. When a neurologist(神经病学家) explained the problem, it wasn’t what we wanted to hear. Instead, we opened a Pandora’ s box of even more unknowns.
When we found out he had AIS (肌肉萎缩性侧面硬化病)the uncertainty became a burden. He was losing control of his muscles, his speech, ability to swallow—and we were paralyzed on how to prepare.
ALS is cruel. It traps you in your body. When the future looks so dark, you have to take comfort in the tiniest pleasures. I wish I’d done more. But I was new to uncertainty. I’d never experienced such a lack of control. I was focused on solving problem that couldn’t be solved.
I worried about how my father would get worse. I read everything I could to try and help his situation, but there was nothing I could do. But my dad didn’t live long enough for me to prepare for his condition to get worse. Life doesn’t go according to plan and there is a difference between preparation and worry.
As we battle global uncertainty, it is teaching us the same lesson. A lesson about humility (谦卑) . About the fact that you cannot save something you love alone. If COVID -19 is disturbing everyone, we should consider what we can learn. These lessons are hard, teaching us to hold on to what matters and how to let go.
1. Why is the pandemic mentioned in the beginning ?| A．To explain its impact on the author’s life. |
| B．To lead up to the topic of uncertainty. |
| C．To show how the author got used to it. |
| D．To tell the lessons the author learned from it. |
| A．Anxious | B．Peaceful | C．Annoyed | D．Optimistic |
| A．It makes people stronger. | B．It leads to a lack of control. |
| C．It brings family closer to each other. | D．It can remove the darkness in life. |
| A．Be humble to the unknown. | B．Prepare for uncertainty in advance. |
| C．Express our love before it’s too late. | D．Cherish what matters and learn to let go. |
【推荐3】McDonald’s is partnering with the White House to promote vaccination(疫苗接种)information on its coffee cups as hesitancy grows about taking the potentially life-saving shot.
Beginning in July, customers in the United States will see redesigned McCafe cups and delivery seal stickers that features “We Can Do This”，a slogan(口号)created by the US Department of Health and Human Services to promote vaccine confidence. It also includes a website address (vaccines.gov) that directs people to nearby appointments and safety information.
The promotion will last several weeks and the slogan will be printed on roughly 50 million cups. Prior to that, McDonald’s said its billboard in New York’s Times Square location will also display vaccine information beginning in mid-May. “We all want to protect ourselves and our loved ones and be together with our communities again,” said Genna Gent, McDonald’s USA vice president for global public policy and government relations. Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services secretary, said, “The public-private partnership will help more people make informed decisions about their health and learn about steps they can take to protect themselves and their communities.” McDonald’s wasn’t paid by the government for this promotion, according to a person familiar with the campaign.
The “We Can Do This” campaign was announced in March and aimed at encouraging hesitant Americans to get vaccinated. In a Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 47% of people who say they want to “wait and see” before being vaccinated said paid time off to get it would make them more likely to do so, and 39% said a financial allowance of $200 from their employer would work. The US vaccination rate has declined from its peak last month, pushing officials to work out new ideas to further encourage the cautious, hesitant and inaccessible to get vaccinated. So far, more than 150 million people in the US have received at least one dose(剂量) of the vaccine.
1. Why does McDonald’s redesign its Mc Cafe cups?| A．To promote its coffee sales. |
| B．To encourage people to get vaccined. |
| C．To raise public safety awareness. |
| D．To bid for government investment. |
| A．The slogan is to be displayed in mid-May. |
| B．The government provides financial support. |
| C．McDonald’s doubles its efforts for public health. |
| D．McDonald’s assists people in making appointments. |
| A．Employers can play a vital part. |
| B．Government efforts were in vain. |
| C．People’s busy work slows it down. |
| D．Next month will witness an increase. |
| A．A government document. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A tourist brochure. | D．A newspaper. |
【推荐1】Fraser Doherty was only 14 when he started making jam(果酱).There had always been a special way of making jam in the Doherty family. One day his grandmother told Fraser the secret and, with her help, he began to invent his own unusual jam, all called SuperJam.
The jam was good because soon Fraser was making it and selling it to his friends and neighbors after school. Within four years he produced 1,000 tins of jam a week from his parents’ home in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2007, when he was just 17, he won an order to produce 120,000 tins of jam a week for a big British supermarket(超市).That meant that he needed to start producing jam in a factory, not at home.
When Fraser was 18 he studied business at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. He hoped that his business would grow and if it did, he could sell jam to other supermarkets. Things went really well. At the age of 24 he was already a millionaire(百万富翁). Today he sells jam to over 2,000 supermarkets around the world, from Australia to Russia!
Traditional jam contains often 80 percent sugar, but Mr. Doherty, whose company is called SuperJam, has created a healthy choice. He uses only fruit and fruit juice, not sugar. He wanted to make jam as healthy as possible, and take the place of the traditionally unhealthy jam with a “super jam”. “It was quite surprising to change a product that people have made the same way for hundreds of years, but I wanted to add a new way.” A food researcher said, “Fraser has taken an old product and he has made it young, exciting and modern.”
1. When did Fraser begin to do business?| A．At age 24. | B．At age 18. | C．At age 17. | D．At age 14. |
| A．He left the university. | B．His business went well. |
| C．He invented more jams. | D．His company was founded. |
| A．SuperJam sells better. |
| B．Traditional jam tastes worse. |
| C．Traditional jam is all made of sugar. |
| D．SuperJam is made of fruit and fruit juice. |
| A．Kind-hearted | B．Honest. | C．Creative. | D．Strong-willed. |
【推荐2】Nobel Prizes for medicine, physics, chemistry, economy, literature as well as peace work are awarded every October, each recognizing an individual’s or organization’s remarkable contribution in a specific field. Here is a quick guide of this year’s winners.
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
The two scientists contributed to the amazing rate of vaccine (疫苗) development during one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times.
Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier
The trio are recognized for giving humanity new tools to explore the world of electrons, making it possible for us to understand and control how electrons behave in a material.
Narges Mohammadi
The Iranian activist is awarded for her fight against the suffering of women in Iran and her fight to promote women’s rights and freedom.
Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov
Awarded for their development of quantum (量子) dots, the three chemists really take people’s breath away. These tiny particles can promote chemical reactions and their clear light can help doctors find harmful tissue in a patient’s body.
Jon Fosse
The Norwegian playwriter touches on the deepest feelings that people have – anxieties, insecurities, questions of life and death —such things that every human being actually encounters.
Claudia Goldin
The Harvard professor helped us understand gender differences in the labour market and advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes.
1. Who wins Nobel Prize in Physics?| A．Jon Fosse. | B．Louis E. Brus. |
| C．Ferenc Krausz. | D．Drew Weissman. |
| A．They speak up for women. | B．They support workers’ rights. |
| C．They provide job opportunities. | D．They promote economy development. |
| A．A brochure. | B．A medical report. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A science fiction. |
【推荐3】The 60-foot-tall rocket took off in West Texas, sending a group of six people into space and giving them a few minutes of weightlessness before they landed by parachute (降落伞).
Most of the passengers paid a secret sum of money for their seats. But Katya Echazarreta, an engineer and science communicator, was selected by a nonprofit organization to join this travel from a pool of thousands of applicants (申请⼈). The organization’s goal is to send great leaders into space and allow them to experience the overview effect, which was reported by astronauts who say that viewing the Earth from space gives them a great change in their view.
“Looking down, you see everyone is down there, all of our past, all of our difficulties, everything — everything is there,” Echazarreta said. “When I came back down, it just completely strengthened my wish to continue enabling people of different backgrounds to go into space and do whatever they want to do.”
Echazarreta is the first Mexican-born woman to travel into space. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of seven. She recalled (回忆说) that she felt uncertain in a new place where she didn’t speak the language and that a teacher warned her she might have to repeat a grade. “It just really fueled me and after that, I just studied harder,” Echazarreta said. Later she was the main breadwinner in her family. She had sometimes up to four jobs at the same time, just to try to successfully graduate from college.
She worked in NASA before and didn’t see other female engineers like her, which inspired her to popularize science among the public. These days, Echazarreta is studying for her master’s degree in engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She also has a following of more than 330,000 fans on TikTok, and hosts a science-focused YouTube series.
1. Why was Echazarreta chosen to travel into space?| A．She made great efforts to set up a nonprofit organization. |
| B．She supported the project with a big sum of money. |
| C．She was considered to be an excellent woman. |
| D．She was an expert in space science. |
| A．To make women scientists known to the public. |
| B．To share the beauty of space on social media. |
| C．To encourage the public to learn science. |
| D．To help more people travel into space. |
| A．Beat. | B．Drove. | C．Confused. | D．Attracted. |
| A．Inspiring and hardworking. | B．Humorous and outgoing. |
| C．Talented and creative. | D．Calm and confident. |
