2 . Roberto Novo has styled the hair of a lot of stars. But during COVID-19, he’s turned his gifts to the heads of lesser-known, older New Yorkers- and he’s done it for free.

The Argentina-born stylist welcomes them to his Manhattan apartment or visits them in their homes. His two dogs keep everyone company. He calls his project “Free haircut and puppy love.”

It started last summer when he and his dogs visited a client who had been isolated (隔离) for months due to COVID-19. Seeing how happy it made her, he asked if she had friends in her apartment building who might be interested in a free hairdo.

“It doesn’t get any better than that — bring some joy to senior citizens in these hard times,” Novo said. “People are really suffering in this situation right now. So if I can help them with a simple haircut, that’s a gift.”

On a recent day, Novo and his dogs walked into Madelon Spier’s apartment and quickly turned the living room into a salon (美发厅). Sitting in a black chair, Spier waited to get her hair styled. “I think he’s an amazing artist. And we’re all pictures that he’s painting,” Spier said. “There’s his personality (特色), and his way of cutting — a way of looking at a person and knowing what’s right for them,” said Spier.

Neighbor Andrew Langerman said Novo also gave him his first haircut in months. “I’ve just been so lonely during COVID-19,” he said, and now, “I feel a lot better. I wasn’t really feeling very well when I came here but then I felt great just being with everybody. And I had a good haircut.”

As Novo finished a cut, he ordered pizzas that the group later shared. They talked and laughed.

“I always tell people if I die and I’m born again, I’ll do everything exactly the same way,” said Novo.

1. Why did Novo visit older New Yorkers?

A．To take care of them.	B．To give them haircuts.
C．To communicate with them easily.	D．To inspire them to fight against diseases.

2. What did Langerman say about Novo’s visit?

A．It created good feelings.	B．It strengthened his family ties.
C．It excited his interest in painting.	D．It helped him get to know his neighbors.

3. How would Novo feel about what he did for the old?

A．It is challenging.

B．It is unexpected.

C．It is amusing.

D．It is beautiful.

4. Which of the following can best describe Novo?

A．Generous and sporty.	B．Creative and courageous.
C．Caring and warm-hearted.	D．Far-sighted and strong-willed.

3 . English Poetry Competition of 2022

Enter your poem for a chance to win something! Our poetry contest is held twice a year. Write a poem about how the pandemic (疫情) has changed your life.

Prizes

The contest awards one first place prize of $2,000 and a first prize wall plaque ($100 value); twenty second place prizes of $100 each and a second place wall plaque ($75 value); one hundred third place winners of a third place wall plaque ($25 value).

Rules

Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification (取消资格).

IMPORTANT:

☆Poet must be at least thirteen years of age.

☆Only one poem per person, per family is allowed.

☆A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person centering the contest.

☆All entries are judged anonymously (匿名地). Please do not include your name, address, phone number, etc., or your entry will be disqualified.

Deadline: Email your entry by 31st May 2022.

Length: 42 lines max. No minimum. Title not included in the line count.

Format: Entries must be typed. We do not accept handwritten submissions.

Fees: £10 per poem.

Judging: The judges’ decision is final and no individual correspondence (通信) can be entered into. Judges are unable to comment on individual entries. Judging is fair.

Copyright: Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author but the Bridport Prize has unrestricted rights to publish the winning and highly praised poems.

1. What can we learn about the poetry competition?

A．It takes place every two years.

B．It focuses on personal growth.

C．Poets have to pay for it

D．It gives feedback on each entry.

2. How many entries can a family with 4 members submit?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Typing your poem out.

B．Writing a poem of 40 lines.

C．Emailing your entry on March 30.

D．Including personal information in your entry.

4 . 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Joe本来打算这个暑假来成都观看世界大学生运动会。但因为疫情，大运会推迟至明年举办。请你给他写一封邮件，要点如下：
1. 表示遗憾；
2. 简述大运会推迟的必要性，并安慰Joe；
3. 欢迎他明年来观看大运会。
注意：1. 词数100词左右
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
参考词汇：大运会 the World University Games 疫情epidemic
Dear Joe,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5 . Larrey, a French military surgeon, attended to the wounded at the battle of Waterloo. On the battlefield, he had to _______which soldiers needed medical attention most urgently,_______ their military rank. In doing so, he came up with triage, a system of _______ between urgent and non-urgent patients. Triage remains as _______ today as it was in the Napoleonic campaigns.

Though most doctors today have _______ been in battlefield conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed that. In Italy there are reports of doctors _______ in hospital hallways because of the _______ they have to make. In America and Europe many doctors are faced with terrible decisions about how to _______ scarce resources such as beds, intensive care, and ventilators(呼吸机).

One general solution is to _______ that resources are directed to the patients who have the greatest ________ of successful treatment, and who have the greatest life expectancy. Take the ________ of ventilators for example. If a young patient arrives needing a ventilator and none are ________, there is a chance that one will be ________ from someone else that is identified as being less likely to survive.

Such framework does not ________ older patients or those with health problems. Italian doctors say that it helps if the framework is decided in ________, and patients and families are ________ informed. Whether on the battlefield or in a ________ ICU, humans tend to treat others according to their need and chances of ________. This framework seems broadly morally ________. Even so, it will involve many heartbroken ________ along the way.

1.

A．determine

B．predict

C．observe

D．investigate

2.

A．in honour of

B．instead of

C．on behalf of

D．regardless of

3.

A．bridging

B．balancing

C．distinguishing

D．compromising

4.

A．adventurous

B．beneficial

C．complex

D．original

5.

A．randomly

B．regularly

C．rapidly

D．rarely

6.

A．chatting

B．weeping

C．wandering

D．sitting

7.

A．efforts

B．prayers

C．choices

D．plans

8.

A．distribute

B．upgrade

C．reserve

D．monitor

9.

A．realize

B．find out

C．make sure

D．assume

10.

A．number

B．means

C．power

D．potential

11.

A．advantages

B．function

C．shortage

D．guidelines

12.

A．valid

B．satisfying

C．affordable

D．available

13.

A．removed

B．purchased

C．delivered

D．borrowed

14.

A．harm

B．favor

C．ignore

D．respect

15.

A．advance

B．person

C．return

D．order

16.

A．temporarily

B．abruptly

C．lately

D．properly

17.

A．crowded

B．separate

C．unique

D．narrow

18.

A．perfection

B．victory

C．survival

D．sacrifice

19.

A．controversial

B．acceptable

C．unexpected

D．creative

20.

A．routines

B．decisions

C．procedures

D．betrayals