1 . You may be able to care for your physical health by wearing a mask, washing your hands and doing regular exercise during the coronavirus epidemic(疫情), but how do you treat your mental health? Millions of people are facing fear, anxiety and depression as lockdowns and quarantines(隔离期) continue.
As part of the government’s “first level response”, the NHC(国家卫健委) said more than 300 hot lines are now available throughout China. Callers can talk with counseling(咨询) services and people from university psychology(心理学) departments. Depending on your location, you can call one of these 24-hour hot lines for psychological support and general advice if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression or panic attacks, no matter whether you’re a patient, medical worker or just someone stuck at home.
A survey carried out by the Chinese Psychology Society found that of the 18,000 people tested for coronavirus-related anxiety, 42.6 percent were anxious. “A stable(稳定的) condition of mind can help reduce anger and anxiety, which is helpful for treatment. Providing psychological counseling and appropriate medicine, psychiatry(心理治疗) can play an important role in the battle against the epidemic,” said Chen Jun, an expert from the Shanghai Mental Health Center. A healthy mind supports a healthy body. Stress weakens the immune system, according to the American Psychological Association. Managing stress may help people fight off a virus.
In addition to hot lines, online platforms and social media have also offered support to those dealing with the mental stress of worrying about the virus. One virus-related topic, which translates as “how to deal with feeling very anxious at home” has been viewed by hundreds of millions of Sina Weibo users. KnowYourself, a public WeChat account, hopes to reducepanicattacks to those medical workers, patients and their families in Hubei Province.
“People are scared, so to have a voice that helps to make them calm down and kind of guide them through this process can be very helpful,” Paul Yin, a psychologist in Beijing, said.
1. What can we learn about the counseling service from Paragraph 2?| A．Only patients and medical workers are offered the service. |
| B．Over 300 hot lines are available in every city across China. |
| C．It’s aimed at people with coronavirus-related mental problems. |
| D．Some university psychology departments offer face-to-face counseling. |
| A．How the novel coronavirus affects people mentally. |
| B．Why it is important to provide psychological support. |
| C．How people should manage anxiety and stress. |
| D．What kinds of counseling are being offered. |
| A．pleasure | B．epidemic | C．excitement | D．fear |
| A．Counseling services help people to stay positive. |
| B．It takes a long time to help people overcome their anxiety. |
| C．It is helpful for anxious people to talk with each other. |
| D．Scared people can do nothing but wait for people’s help. |
2 . Different schools have different rules（规则）. Here are some funny school rules:
Japanese rules
Most schools ask the students to wear school uniforms. But in many Japanese schools, if（如果）the schools don't know, students can't go to cinemas, play video games or leave home in the evening.
Different rules in the U.S.
In some schools, students must wear indoor shoes in school every day. So the students can't fall down（摔倒）, and they are safe on the floors. They can keep the schools clean, too. Students can't eat gum（口香糖）, because it's hard to clean.
No long hair In the U.K.
Students can't have long hair in some English schools. But the students can have certain hairstyles（特定的发型）during the World Cup years.
1. The students can't leave home in the evening in_________if they don't tell their schools.| A．Japan | B．the U.S. | C．the U.K. | D．Canada |
| A．it is not safe | B．it's hard to clean | C．they have no time | D．they have no money |
| A．干净的 | B．安全的 | C．漂亮的 | D．光滑的 |
| A．school uniforms | B．school indoor shoes | C．school hairstyles | D．funny school rules |
3 . Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present.One day, when Paul came out of his office, a boy was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car?”he asked.
Paul answered, “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it cost you nothing? Paul, I wish...” he hesitated （犹豫）.
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for.He was going to wish he had a brother like that.But what the boy said surprised Paul.
The boy said, “I wish that I could be a brother like that.”Paul looked at the boy in surprise. Then he asked, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?”
“Yes, I'd love to.”
After a short ride, the boy said, “Paul, would you mind stopping the car in front of my house?”
Paul smiled.He thought he knew what the boy wanted.He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car.But Paul was wrong again.
The boy ran into his home.Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back.He was carrying his little crippled （残疾的）brother.He seated him down and pointed to the car.
“There it is, Buddy.His brother gave it to him and it cost him nothing.Some day I' m going to give you one just like it.”
Paul lifted the boy to the front seat of his car.The older brother sat beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable ride.
1. From the story, what was the boy's wish?| A．He wished to give his brother a car. | B．He wanted Paul's brother to give him a car. |
| C．He wished he could have a brother like Paul's. | D．He wished Paul could be a brother like that. |
| A．He wanted to show his neighbors the big car. | B．He wanted to show he had a rich friend. |
| C．He wanted to let his brother ride in the car. | D．He wanted to tell his brother about his wish. |
| A．Paul couldn't understand the boy. | B．The boy had a deep love for his brother. |
| C．The boy wished to have a rich brother. | D．The boy's wish came true in the end. |
| A．A Christmas Present | B．A Crippled Boy |
| C．A Brother Like That | D．An Unforgettable Ride |
4 . The viral pneumonia(病毒性肺炎) caused by the novel coronavirus is a new illness that has not been found in humans before, and the advice below is used to help stop the public from having the illness.
Ⅰ. Reduce the outdoor activities.
1. Don’t go to the epidemic areas(疫区).
2. Stay at home as much as possible, and try not to visit relatives and friends.
3. Control your activities in the public areas, such as cinemas, Internet bars, KTVs, shopping malls, public transportations, etc.
Ⅱ. Increase personal protection and handwashing
1. Wear masks(口罩) as much as possible. When you go to the public areas, go to hospital and take the public transport, please wear surgical masks or N95 masks.
2. Keep your hands clean. Don’t touch the public goods and parts in the public areas; wash your hands when you return from the public places.
Ⅲ. Mind your health and seek doctor’s advice
1. Actively pay attention to the health of your family, and take the temperature when they feel sick. Pay much attention to your children’s body temperature.
2. If you think you are influenced by the novel coronavirus, please wear masks and go to hospital nearby.
Ⅳ. Keep good living habits
1. Open your window and let the fresh air in.
2. Don’t share the towel among the family. Keep your home clean and dry the clothes in the sun.
3. Don’t spit everywhere.
4. Eat well and do some exercise.
5. Don’t touch, buy and eat wild animals.
6. Prepare the thermometer, surgical masks or N95 masks, and household disinfectants(消毒剂).
1. What does the underlined word “seek” mean?| A．need | B．look at | C．look for | D．refuse |
| A．Stay at home as much as possible. |
| B．Open your window and let the fresh air in. |
| C．Share the towel among the family. |
| D．Pay much attention to your children’s body temperature. |
| A．Suggestions on stopping the novel coronavirus. |
| B．A new illness that has not been found in humans before. |
| C．Increase personal protection and handwashing. |
| D．Keep good living habits. |
