1 . With people wearing face masks to protect themselves from being infected with the novel coronavirus, a concern now is how they are dealing with their used masks. As used face masks may carry the coronavirus, they shouldn't be carelessly thrown away as waste. Since the virus can survive for one or two days in wet conditions, the used masks may become a new source of infection.
Given that the garbage sorting has recently been carried out in only a few cities, mixed waste commonly exists. The mixture of polluted masks and recyclable waste may cause a possible danger to rubbish collectors when they put hands in the garbage cans to collect recyclable items. What's worse, if someone just throws a used mask on the street, someone might pick it up, or try to collect it to sell second-hand.
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, there has obviously been a high demand for protective equipment such as face masks among ordinary people, with the resulting generation of a huge quantity of what may be considered medical waste. Thus, the problem is how to deal with this mass of medical waste, particularly the used face masks outside of hospitals. Communities should have special trash cans around to collect used masks. If these are not provided, people should put the waste into plastic bags before casting them aside, so they are not exposed to the air.
As the main risk of medical waste is infectivity, disinfection, whether by steam, chemicals or microwave, is very important. According to regulations, only licensed companies should collect, transport and do the final management of medical waste. For example, medical waste must be collected in special containers,and be transported in special vehicles by qualified people.
1. What problem is described in paragraph 1?| A．Used masks may cause infection. | B．Used masks are difficult to recycle. |
| C．The virus spreads quickly in wet conditions. | D．The novel coronavirus infection is worsening. |
| A．The causes of sorting garbage. | B．The ways of recycling used masks. |
| C．The harm of using second-hand masks. | D．The risk of handling used masks improperly. |
| A．Destroying rubbish. | B．Throwing waste. | C．Marking rubbish. | D．Reusing waste. |
| A．It costs a lot to collect and transport medical waste. |
| B．The hospital infection is mainly from medical waste. |
| C．The rules of dealing with medical waste are very strict. |
| D．License companies should be responsible for infection. |
2 . Growing up in the 1960s, I was taught from an early age to send a handwritten thank-you note expressing
A study showed that it took most volunteers less than 5 minutes to write the thank-you notes. Just 5 minutes to make
It’s easy to use the
In his ten years as CEO, Conant wrote over 30,000 notes to employees. It’s
| A．concern | B．sympathy | C．affection | D．appreciation |
| A．consult | B．instruct | C．answer | D．impress |
| A．remained | B．proved | C．appeared | D．claimed |
| A．one | B．any | C．each | D．another |
| A．Yet | B．Therefore | C．So | D．Otherwise |
| A．special | B．necessary | C．convenient | D．important |
| A．case | B．excuse | C．example | D．situation |
| A．humorous | B．optimistic | C．successful | D．experienced |
| A．pen | B．receive | C．design | D．deliver |
| A．lost | B．gained | C．developed | D．damaged |
| A．gave up | B．kept up | C．set about | D．worried about |
| A．permitted | B．taught | C．checked | D．tested |
| A．market | B．businessman | C．company | D．employee |
| A．personally | B．frankly | C．naturally | D．occasionally |
| A．up | B．down | C．away | D．around |
| A．hard | B．great | C．amazing | D．disappointing |
| A．As usual | B．In short | C．By the way | D．After all |
| A．by | B．in | C．besides | D．without |
| A．me | B．it | C．him | D．them |
| A．kindness | B．joy | C．value | D．confidence |
3 . While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, people tend to forget about lakes, which can be as equally beautiful a travel destination as beach holidays. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus.
1). Lake Van
Lake Van is the must－visit of all lakes on this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It's situated at 5，380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
2) .Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in Ardahan Province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not harsh, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
3). Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani is located in the south of Georgia. This time, the elevation(海拔)gets a little higher, as this lake is located at 6，801ft above sea level. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing.
4). Lake Seven
Lake Seven is situated in the central part of Armenia, in Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located at 6，200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various kinds of accommodation such as resorts and hotels, with plenty of activities to take part in, such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. Meanwhile, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery(修道院), and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
1. If you go to Lake Cildir in early December, you________．| A．can't find comfortable accommodation because of the cold weather |
| B．can try lots of outdoor activities such as windsurfing and swimming |
| C．should take some medicine for altitude sickness |
| D．can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing |
| A．It is the second largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey. |
| B．It is a volcanic lake at a very high altitude. |
| C．It is the largest lake in Turkey. |
| D．It is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. |
| A．It is the largest lake in Armenia. |
| B．It is situated in the central part of Armenia. |
| C．It is located at 6，801ft above sea level. |
| D．The famous Sevanavank Monastery is near the lake. |
4 . “Don’t tell anyone”. We hear these words when someone tells a secret to us. But it can be hard to keep a secret. We often tend to “spill the beans”, even if we regret it later.
According to Asim Shah, professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, US, keeping a secret may well “become a burden”. This is because people often have an “obsessive and anxious urge to share it with someone”.
An earlier study, led by Anita E. Kelly, a scientist at the University of Notre Dame, US, suggested that keeping a secret could cause stress. People entrusted (受委托的) with secrets can suffer from depression, anxiety, and body aches, reported the Daily Mail.
But with secrets so often getting out, why do people share them at all?Shah explained that people often feel that it will help them keep a person as a friend. Another reason people share secrets is guilt over keeping it from someone close to them. A sense of distrust can develop when people who are close do not share it with each other. “Keeping or sharing secrets often puts people in a position of either gaining or losing the trust of someone,” according to Shah.
He added that talkative people could let secrets slip out (泄露). But this doesn’t mean that it is a good idea only to share secrets with quiet people. A quiet person may be someone who keeps everything inside. To tell such a person a secret may cause them stress, and make them talk about the secret.
Shah said that to judge whether to tell someone a secret, you’d better put yourself in their position. Think about how you would feel to be told that you mustn’t give the information away. Shah also recommended that if you accidentally give up someone’s secret you should come clean about it. Let the person know that their secret isn’t so secret anymore.
1. What does underlined words “spill the beans” mean?| A．Cut up beans. | B．Burst into laughter. |
| C．Let out the secret. | D．Keep the words. |
| A．It can help promote friendships between people. | B．It can result in mental and physical problems. |
| C．It can result in a sense of distrust between friends. | D．It can harm relationships between friends. |
| A．It’s not a good idea to share your secrets with others. |
| B．It’s better to share your secrets with quiet people. |
| C．Quiet people suffer less stress from keeping secrets. |
| D．Talkative people are unlikely to keep secrets. |
| A．Buy the person a gift as an apology. |
| B．Stay away from the person. |
| C．Exchange a new secret with the person. |
| D．Tell the affected person what happened. |
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6 . Confidence in Maths, Confidence for Life.
Changing Lives Through Maths!
Mathnasium of North Oxford, your neighbourhood maths-only learning centre!
We help children aged 13 — 18 understand maths in a special way. Our way of teaching children maths, the Mathnasium Method, has changed the way students learn maths for over a decade across 800 + centres worldwide:
• We know how to teach your child maths.
Our specially trained maths teachers will teach your child how to understand maths in a special setting—our unique approach enables us to effectively explain maths concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our teachers create a caring, encouraging environment that helps your child "catch up, keep up and get ahead" in their maths learning.
• We find exactly your child' s learning needs, meet them where they are and take them where they need to go.
At Mathnasium we use our unique assessment process to determine exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design an individual learning plan for each student. It doesn’t stop there—our teachers continually check progress along the way to make sure students truly understand the concepts we've taught. Students learn maths at their own speed and according to their own level. They will see obvious changes in attitude, confidence and school progress.
About Our Centre
Since its opening on 8 September this year, Mathnasium of North Oxford has been offering maths instruction and homework help to students in the community. You can find us at 18 South Parade, Summertown, North Oxford 0X2 7JL.
Call at 01865 855968 or e-mail to mathnasium.co.uk.
Hours of Instruction
Weekdays: 3:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Weekends: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Click here to find out if Mathnasium is right for your child.
1. Whom does Mathnasium of North Oxford teach maths?| A．Teenagers. | B．Adults. | C．Babies. | D．Graduates. |
| A．Its large-sized classes. | B．Its location. |
| C．Its individual teaching. | D．Its school environment. |
| A．In the newspaper. | B．On the poster. | C．On the Internet. | D．Over the radio. |
7 . Empathy (同理心) is one of those strange qualities — something almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give or receive it. In a world where self-satisfaction is emphasized, it is in short supply but high demand. This is all the more reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy for those around them.
What Is Empathy? — Many people confuse sympathy and empathy, but they are two distinct values. Empathy is not just the ability to understand someone's feelings; criminals often take advantage of people by appearing to understand their feelings and subsequently gaining their trust. Empathy is more than that. Not only is it the ability to recognize how someone feels, but it also values and respects the feelings of another person. It means treating others with kindness, dignity, and understanding.
Kids Need To See Adults Show Empathy — While some children are gifted with naturally kind hearts, in most cases kids need to see empathy modeled by the adults around them. It begins with the way parents relate to their children. Parents who show an interest in the things that matter to their kids and respond to emotions in a positive and caring way are teaching the skill of empathy.
Meet Emotional Needs — When children have their emotional needs met, two things happen. They learn how to meet the emotional needs of others and they are anchored in what they are receiving, meaning that they are secure enough to give to others when the need arises but first they need to receive. An empty jug cannot fill a cup.
It's a good idea to talk to kids about emotions and how other people experience them. Give their emotions names (for example, jealousy, anger, and love) and teach them that these are normal. Talk to them about how to handle emotions in a positive way and point out situations where other people are experiencing emotions. Teach them about respecting the emotions of others and show them how to act in a situation where a response is required.
1. Why is it that the next generation are taught to have empathy?| A．Because people tend to center themselves. | B．Because everyone lacks empathy. |
| C．Because empathy is a strange quality. | D．Because it's better to give than to receive. |
| A．When a mathematician is calculating the area of a farmland. |
| B．When a teacher is comforting a student about his failure in exams. |
| C．When a criminal is cheating a victim. |
| D．When a dancer is dancing to music. |
| A．An empty jug is too small to hold a cup. |
| B．It's a must to talk to kids about emotions. |
| C．Adults should set an example to kids. |
| D．Kids give empathy with their emotional needs met first. |
| A．How to train kids to have empathy. |
| B．How to distinguish sympathy and empathy. |
| C．How to help kids finish empathy-related tasks. |
| D．Whether kids can be trained to be more empathetic. |
8 . I was driving to a business meeting and, as usual, I was planning in my mind what I was going to say. I came to a very
Suddenly my thought was broken by an unforgettable
I was moved. They were fighting
But I didn’t see an accident. Something
Without a stop, the couple changed their
Take time to
| A．quiet | B．empty | C．busy | D．lonely |
| A．got | B．grew | C．changed | D．turned |
| A．pass | B．race | C．approach | D．run |
| A．scenery | B．event | C．memory | D．sight |
| A．young | B．blind | C．energetic | D．deaf |
| A．while | B．when | C．though | D．as |
| A．taking | B．hugging | C．carrying | D．pulling |
| A．begging | B．reaching | C．asking | D．searching |
| A．for | B．over | C．against | D．off |
| A．terrible | B．surprising | C．thrilling | D．fantastic |
| A．changed | B．broken | C．shared | D．shaped |
| A．ride | B．track | C．orbit | D．path |
| A．delighted | B．puzzled | C．frightened | D．excited |
| A．amusing | B．wonderful | C．regretful | D．embarrassing |
| A．from time to time | B．all the time | C．at the same time | D．in time |
| A．stuck | B．bent | C．nodded | D．shook |
| A．line | B．situation | C．way | D．direction |
| A．Trusting | B．Believing | C．Holding | D．Waving |
| A．got | B．made | C．put | D．helped |
| A．look around | B．look out | C．get around | D．come out |
9 . If you want to find a book for your children, here are some books that you can choose from.
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is on a task to find an equation （方程式），which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help，they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.
AstroNuts by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts , the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore， the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one： Plant Planet. The story's topic is simple： Don't harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction （科幻小说）will enjoy AstroNuts.
Stargazing by Jen Wang
Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.
Roll with It by Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.
1. Which of the following encourages readers to protect the Earth?| A．Stargazing. |
| B．AstroNuts. |
| C．Roll with It. |
| D．Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation. |
| A．It mainly discusses animals' stories. |
| B．It includes much scientific knowledge. |
| C．It is mainly about how to make friends. |
| D．It is connected with the author's own experiences. |
| A．She doesn't want to go to another state. |
| B．She has trouble communicating with others. |
| C．She is carefully looked after by her grandpa. |
| D．She has to solve problems faced in a new place. |
10 . Here at the Fort Collins Club, we love families! We offer a number of different kinds of activities to keep your kids active and also allow time to yourself. This webpage shows the details.
Kids’ Club
Kids have a place of their own--- Kids’ Club! A place for kids from 6 weeks to 12 years to have fun while you are working out. Our Kids’ Club childcare facility(设施) allows you to drop the kids off, do physical exercise or visit our spa.
Please feel free to stop in during our regular hours to meet our friendly staff and to get familiar with the Kids’ Club!
Club House
Check the Club House to see what games and youth activities are offered throughout the week. Our outdoor pool, open in summer, brings smiles and endless kid fun while you relax poolside. Children between the ages of 7---11 can be in the Club House unsupervised(无需看管的) . However, parents need to sign them in and out.
Kids’ Club Hours
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am---8:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am---8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am---2:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am---4:00 pm
More information about Fort Collins Club can be found on our website: www. fortcollinclub.net.
1. While children do activities in Kids’ Club, their parents ____________.| A．must play with them | B．can take exercise |
| C．must leave the club | D．should stand by and watch |
| A．at 6:00 am on Monday | B．at 7:00 am on Monday |
| C．at 8:00 am on Sunday | D．at 9:00 am on Sunday |
| A．A science textbook | B．A tourist map |
| C．A fitness website | D．A news report |
