1 . Do you often go out for shopping? How to avoid germs (病菌) when shopping in the grocery store?     1    .

Firstly, go to the grocery store bright and early when they’re just opening. This might be your best option. By avoiding large groups of people,     2    , as the virus is mainly spread through close contact with other people.

One of the easiest ways to spread the virus is by touching a contaminated (被污染的) surface and then touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth.     3    . This is a lot harder than it sounds, because people touch their faces more than 20 times in a single hour. While a mask can help prevent you from touching your mouth and nose, it is strongly recommended to wear one.

    4    . This may be as simple as avoiding a crowded aisle (过道) and circling back a few minutes later. Since other shoppers might not be as mindful as you are about maintaining social distance, be polite in your request that they keep their distance with a polite “excuse me.”

Just as you’re being thoughtful about your own health, be thoughtful about the health of others, suggests Dr. Larkin. “    5    , see if you can shop for them or teach them to use an online and delivery option,” she says. “Be patient and kind with one another, especially the workers keeping the stores open and functioning — and of course, if you are ill, please stay home and don’t expose others.”

A．If you have an elderly neighbor who needs help

B．You had better stay at home instead of going out

C．Therefore, avoid touching your face while shopping

D．As a result, you should wear a mask when you go shopping

E．Moreover, try to maintain a safe, six-foot distance from other shoppers

F．Before you head out to one, you need some guidelines to ensure your safety

G．you decrease your risk of becoming infected

2 . In our youth-obsessed culture, one would assume that your self-esteem peaks in your 20s—but that’s not the case. Researchers from the University of Bern set out to determine when the average person’s self-esteem is the highest, and the good news is that your peak comes decades later.

Researchers found that self-esteem increases throughout one’s lifetime, with a slight plateau during those awkward teen years. Our self-esteem levels then start rising again and don’t peak until well into midlife. The highest point for self-esteem level happen at age 60 when they can retire and stay there until a slight decline in one’s 70s and 80s.

This news that our self-esteem will continue to rise or stay steady during the majority of our lives is exciting. We often hear of increased stress in the decades of midlife, but there are upsides too. “Midlife is, for many adults, a time of high stability in relationships and work. Moreover, most people further invest in their roles, which might promote their self-esteem,” researcher Dr. Orth told the journalist. “For example, people take on managerial roles at work, maintain a satisfying relationship with their spouse or partner, and help their children become responsible and independent.”

As we age and our roles tend to change, it’s natural for self-esteem to take a small hit. “Old age frequently involves loss of social roles as a result of retirement, the empty nest, and, possibly, widowhood. In addition, aging often leads to negative changes in other possible sources of self-esteem, such as socioeconomic status and health.” Dr. Orth said. However, it’s important to remember that it’s only a slight decrease. Dr. Orth believes that most people maintain a high self-esteem level even into their 90s and beyond.

1. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to “peak”?

A．Minimum.	B．Maximum.
C．Average.	D．Height.

2. Who is more likely to have the highest self-esteem level?

A．A newly-retired person.	B．A teenage boy.
C．A person in his/her 80s.	D．A middle-aged person.

3. What does Dr. Orth think of the decrease in self-esteem for the old people?

A．It is destructive.	B．It is unnatural.
C．It is important.	D．It is acceptable.

4. Where is the text most likely from?

A．A guide.	B．A fiction.
C．A textbook.	D．A magazine.

3 . What were you doing when you were nine years old? Making crafts from a Klutz book? Kicking around a soccer ball? Designing a business plan to deal with plastic pollution and relieve childhood poverty? Zymal Umar showed us the latter. The Pakistan’s youngest businesswoman has started a project entitled Zee Bags, which aims to reduce plastic pollution by providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags.

When Zymal was on a shopping trip with her parents three years ago, she was shocked by the number of plastic bags on the streets. Depressed by the plastic pollution, she was reminded of the severe consequences our habits have on the environment. Then, she noticed a shopkeeper handing out newspaper bags. And at that moment, Zymal knew she had to act. Since then she has created beautiful, unique reusable newspaper bags for hundreds of customers.

It’s amazing to see this youngster using her brains and business skills for good. And she should certainly feel proud of the work she is doing. After all, plastic grocery bags are killing thousands of marine animals every year through their contribution to plastic waste. According to The Earth Institute, over one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide annually—that’s about two million bags used per minute around the world.

And those bags certainly don’t disappear into thin air. Instead, they end up in our oceans, putting approximately 700 marine species in danger of extinction due to the threat from pollution. And plastic bags are just one of the many forms of plastic trash that ends up in the oceans—in fact, an astonishing 8. 8 million tons of this material make their way from land to the oceans every single year.

But with Zee Bags, we’re all empowered to make more thoughtful choices about our trash production. And Zymal’s amazingness doesn’t stop there—the profits from her sales go towards helping poor children.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．How Zymal felt about her shopping trip.

B．How Zymal learned about plastic pollution.

C．How Zymal was received by the shopkeeper.

D．How Zymal was inspired to create her bags.

2. Why are figures mentioned in the third and fourth paragraphs?

A．To praise Zymal for her great efforts.

B．To urge readers to stop using plastics.

C．To stress the seriousness of plastic pollution.

D．To show the rich knowledge of the author.

3. What can we infer about Zymal from the last paragraph?

A．She is amazing in every aspect of her life.

B．She has concern for the disadvantaged.

C．She urges everyone to be eco-friendly.

D．She earns a lot of money from her business.

4. Which of the following best describes Zymal?

A．Caring.	B．Determined.
C．Confident.	D．Optimistic.

4 . Endangered Species (濒危物种) Books for Kids

Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species

Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author, this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species, helping other young people learn about these animals as the first step toward saving them.

♦Author: Alexandra Wright

♦Publication Date: September, 2011

Almost Gone: The Worlds Rarest Animals

Have you ever seen a wombat or an Eastern barred bandicoot? Probably not. These animals are almost gone from the earth, and they’re not alone. Simple, informative text and cul-paper paintings introduce basic endangered species knowledge to young children.

♦Author: Steve Jenkins

♦Publication Date: January, 2016

A Poetic Journey into the Wild

Take a journey across land and sea to meet 21 endangered and threatened animals. Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face. The book also lists activities and organizations that provide more detailed information about endangered species protection.

♦Author: Rachel Allen Dillon

♦Publication Date: February, 2019

Eyewitness: Endangered Animals

This DK Eyewitness book is an exploration of endangered animals around the world, including factors that are driving them toward extinction (灭绝) and ways that we can help them survive. Blocks of text and diverse photographs keep readers turning the pages.

♦Author: Ben Hoare

♦Publication Date: August, 2015

1. Which book is written by a teenage author?

A．A Poetic Journey into the Wild.

B．Eyewitness: Endangered Animals.

C．Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals.

D．Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species

2. What can we find in A Poetic Journey into the Wild?

A．Activities of hunting wildlife.

B．Poems about amazing animals.

C．Paintings about some extinct animals.

D．Surroundings of the endangered wildlife.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To list some endangered animals.

B．To encourage protection of animals.

C．To introduce endangered species books.

D．To call on readers to fight illegal hunting.

6 . Every year he writes stories to contribute to a newspaper to make a ________ (利润). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . Do you believe it is impossible to prove the ________(存在) of UFO? (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

8 . The air ________ (质量)in the city, as is shown in the report, has improved over the past two months.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)

9 . We can d__________ a movie, old or new, from the Internet within a few minutes. (根据首字母单词拼写)

10 . It is a ________ (传统)that women get married in red in most places of China. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)