1 . For the first time, the World Health Organization has included Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in its globally influential medical compendium (汇编),according to an international science journal.

An article published by Nature said that TCM had been included in the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) released last year. Starting from the 1800s, the ICD has been revised and published in a series of editions, reflecting the advances in health and medical science over time. It serves as the foundation for the identification of global health trends, and the international standard for diseases and health conditions.

The latest ICD is based largely on the work of the International Classification of Traditional Medicine (ICTM) project’s experts from around the world, who had been working on traditional medicine research and practices for years.

China has been promoting the modernisation of TCM and pushing for TCM to gain acceptance worldwide. Tu Youyou, a Chinese expert focusing on the scientific study of drugs and medicines, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in2015 for her research in TCM. Her discovery has saved millions of lives in developing countries in South Asia, Africa and South America. TCM is sure to grow in popularity globally.

While the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture (针刺疗法) and other traditional medical practices has been on the rise, there’s still a shortage of global classification and terminology (术语) tools for traditional medicine now, according to officials of the WHO.

“The decision is to promote the safe and effective use of traditional medicine by regulating, researching and combining traditional medicine products,practitioners and practice into health systems,where appropriate,”the WHO was quoted as saying by Nature.

1. What can we learn about the ICD from Paragraph 2?

A．It will include TCM this year.

B．It has a history of over 200 years.

C．It is published in various languages.

D．It provides therapies for diseases worldwide.

2. Why does the author mention Tu Youyou in Paragraph 4?

A．To imply the worldwide popularity of TCM.

B．To prove TCM’s gaining worldwide acceptance.

C．To introduce a breakthrough in the medical field

D．To show Chinese people deserve the Nobel Prize for their contribution.

3. Which aspect of TCM has shown an upward trend worldwide?

A．The classification of TCM.

B．The standard of TCM terms.

C．The official promotion of TCM.

D．The use of traditional Chinese medicine.

4. Which column of website is the text most probably taken from?

A．Lifestyle.	B．Opinion.
C．Health.	D．Technology.

2 . You have probably seen blind people walking with their trusted and gentle four dogs. The ______ trained dogs serve as eyes for people who can not see, making it ______ for them to lead independent lives. ______ what you probably did not know is that about 80 years ago, a doctor and his patient discovered this entirely______!

Many people were killed or injured during World War I. Near the end of that war, Dr. Gerhard Staling and his______ walked wíth a patient----a German soldier who had been ______---around hospital grounds in Germany.

While they were waking , the doctor was ______ away. The dog and the soldier stayed outside. A few moments later, when the doctor returned, the dog and the soldier were ______! Searching the paths worriedly, Dr. Staling made an astonishing ______. His pet had led the soldier ______ around the hospital grounds. And together the two______ peacefully back toward the doctor.

_______ by what his dog could do, Dr. Staling set up the first ______in the world to train dogs as guides, Dorothy Eustis, an American woman ______ as a dog trainer for the International Red Cross in Switzerland, was ______ to study the way Staling trained dogs and spent severạl months in his school. She came away so impressed that she wrote a(an) ______ about it for the Saturday Evening Post in America.

A blind American man, Morris Frank, ______ the article and he wrote to Dorothy Eustis and asked that she ______ a dog for him. Dorothy Eustis took up the ______ and trained a dog, Buddy. She brought Frank over to Switzerland to join her in the training ______. Frank went back to the United States with what many believe to be Americas first guide dog in 1928.

1.

A．specially

B．regularly

C．naturally

D．generally

2.

A．possible

B．complex

C．necessary

D．proper

3.

A．So

B．But

C．And

D．Or

4.

A．in time

B．by accident

C．by force

D．in turn

5.

A．horse

B．assistant

C．nurse

D．dog

6.

A．abandoned

B．admired

C．blinded

D．protected

7.

A．given

B．kept

C．called

D．sent

8.

A．gone

B．lost

C．asleep

D．alone

9.

A．fortune

B．mistake

C．discovery

D．decision

10.

A．unwillingly

B．safely

C．immediately

D．gratefully

11.

A．ran

B．drove

C．flew

D．walked

12.

A．Inspired

B．Amused

C．Puzzled

D．Required

13.

A．hospital

B．school

C．factory

D．hotel

14.

A．working

B．growing

C．dressing

D．coming

15.

A．nervous

B．careful

C．tired

D．curious

16.

A．letter

B．book

C．article

D．introduction

17.

A．laugh at

B．learn from

C．paid for

D．heard about

18.

A．feed

B．buy

C．raise

D．train

19.

A．advantage

B．offer

C．challenge

D．invitation

20.

A．situation

B．process

C．competition

D．preparation

3 . Completely avoiding the problem of supply shortages of things like hand sanitizer (消毒剂), a robot has been developed to kill viruses, bacteria, and other harmful germs from hospital floors and other surfaces. Sweetly named Robot Violet, it is proven to kill viruses—and can sanitize an entire hospital room in half the time it would take to do the same task using conventional “deep cleaning” approaches.

The long tube-like light looks like one you might see in a factory, but it floats around the room. Violet’s powers come from ultraviolet (紫外线的) rays shot at very short wavelengths. These break down the DNA in germs and stop them from being able to reproduce and can arrest the spread of germs, ideally including COVID-19, though they are still waiting for test results for the virus to see if the robot can officially be relied upon to remove it.

Many surfaces of various hospital equipment need to be washed by hand. Inventor Connor says his robot would greatly improve this cleaning process, allowing hospitals that are packed with patients to clean rooms and equipment without any human being present. “This system could reduce dependency on the use of chemical-based solutions, which may be effective but requires rooms to be emptied for several hours during sanitization, making them impractical for many parts of the hospital,” Connor said.

Ultraviolet rays are damaging to humans, so they cannot be used to sanitize hands or other areas of skin. To avoid unnecessary harm, an AI system automatically shuts off ultraviolet light if it finds that someone has moved in front of it. The team hopes to produce 50 units in the coming weeks—with their first robot possibly ready for duty by Easter.

If COVID-19 spreads like wildfire, hospitals will need all the innovations like this to prevent it. “We are very happy with the progress we are making,” Connor added.

1. The Robot Violet is designed to_____________.

A．solve the problem of labor force shortage

B．prevent the global spread of COVID-19

C．kill viruses in hospitals more efficiently

D．avoid people being infected with viruses

2. How does conventional sanitization kill viruses?

A．By using chemical sanitizer.	B．By sending out ultraviolet rays.
C．By giving off short waves.	D．By keeping the rooms empty.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Hospitals are in desperate need of sanitization supplies.

B．Doctors use new equipment to fight against COVID-19.

C．Medical Al system is making rapid and steady progress.

D．New robots with ultraviolet light are used to kill viruses.

4 . The global medical community has debated the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) for decades. In the midst of the still-unfolding novel corona-virus pandemic,     1    .

Michael Lai, general manager of AstraZeneca-a British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant China, said at a recent forum on Chinese medicine internationalization that Western medicine is based on the science of pharmacology(药理学) and toxicology(毒理学) while     2    .   Chinese herbal medicines have complex chemical makeups, and thus require a lot of effort to understand which component is effective, and how components interact with each other to contribute to easing certain symptoms.

“To enhance the global presence of Chinese medicine, the most important factors are strong science, consensus, quality, and investment in relevant clinical studies,” Lai told CGTN.

Understanding the benefits of Chinese medicine and expanding its use in conjunction with Western remedies are key to increasing global acceptance for herbal drugs. “With the whole COVID-19 epidemic,     3    . But building science behind drug products is very important, and we are generating more data for efficacy,” Lai added.

The corona-virus disease has stoked Western countries’ interest in TCM, but it remains hard for TCM to gain traction worldwide. “I’m not that optimistic about widespread recognition of Chinese medicine. But at least, people have come to know that Chinese medicine can treat acute viral infections through the pandemic,” said Zhang Boli, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering. China’s come along way in regulating TCM plantation and marketing, and now relevant products have reached a qualification rate of over 80 percent. But     4    .

Lai believes that the role of Chinese medicine will increase. “Chinese medicine has its uniqueness and advantages, especially in preventing and treating chronic diseases. It has a strong fit when we look at the macro trend of an aging population. The internationalization of TCM will happen;     5    .”

A．it is just a matter of when

B．more needs to be done

C．none of these ambulances were ever used

D．TCM has once again become the bone of contention(争论的焦点)

E．TCM is based more on experience through a history of thousands of years.

F．there’s a very good combination of Chinese and Western medicines being used

G．TCM treatment was widely used on patients showing mild or moderate symptoms

5 . Your child comes home from school or daycare with a note alerting you to a case of hand, foot and mouth disease.     1     But you are immediately flooded by the sea of medical information on the Internet. The problem for most of us is distinguishing trusted sources of information from misleading or altogether "fake" health news. A few tips can help you simplify your search and find information that you can trust.

Consider the source. A website's domain name can tell you a lot about its believability. Nonprofit, nongovernmental research, education and health professional organizations are generally excellent resources that tend to have “.org” endings.     2     Colleges and universities also can be excellent sources and you can identify their websites by looking for “.edu” at the end.

Dig deep. A well-designed website can mask faulty information. Before you dive into the material, read the site's “About Us” tab or an equal to learn about the organization behind the digital door. Be careful.     3    

Look for red flags. If you open a website and find it difficult to see anything except the explosion of advertisements, it's time to hit the "back" button. Lots of ads are a sure sign of the bad resource.

    4     Comb articles that you can find online for easy-to-miss information that is important threads to reliability. Is the author a medical professional? When did he or she write the essay? Was the piece reviewed by such an individual, and how recently?

    5     What would be more important for them is to have peace of mind in knowing the information they gather is trustworthy.

A．Find out the small details.

B．Trust the Internet sources.

C．These sites may have a hidden purpose.

D．You grab your phone rapidly and type in a few keywords.

E．It is important for parents to know well about their children's health.

F．It's important for physicians to provide helpful and accurate information.

G．The sites with “. gov” means you are visiting a United States government site.

6 . We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?

Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college. I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy.

Therapy. It has such a negative reputation, but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.

After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened. I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely helpful.

I have been guided towards a healthier way of thinking，one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.

A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.

If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.

1. In the author’s opinion, going to therapy __________.

A．means you are failing as a person	B．means you’re brave enough to solve your problems
C．can be quite unnecessary and helpful	D．can make others think wrongly about you

2. After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?

A．She became too frightened of her own life.	B．She became more positive and confident.
C．She became worried about her anxiety.	D．She realized college was her worst enemy.

3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To tell us how to think positively.	B．To show it is OK to be imperfect.
C．To share her college life with us.	D．To help us know better about therapy.

7 . Where is the woman now?

A．In her own bedroom.

B．In the office.

C．In hospital.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did Jim get hurt?

A．He was kicked by a boy.

B．He was hit by a football.

C．He fell down on the ground.

2. When can Jim play sports again?

A．In 48 hours.

B．In 4 days.

C．In a month.

9 . A man in London has become the second known HIV-positive adult to be cleared of the virus that causes the disease AIDS. The man received a stem cell transplant three years ago. He was treated with anti-retroviral drugs until about 18 months ago. Now, tests show he was no sign of the HIV virus in his blood.

“There is no virus there that we can measure. We can’t detect anything,” said Ravindra Gupta, a professor and HIV scientist who played a leading role in treating the man. The patient’s name, nationality or age is not public. He is called “the London patient” because he was treated in the British capital. A similar identification was given to the first known person cleared of HIV infection over ten years ago, the “Berlin patient”. Both men experienced a similar treatment.

But there was something unusual about the person who gave the London patient stem cells. The giver or donor had a natural resistance to HIV. In other words, something about this person’s body made it impossible for him or her to become infected with the HIV virus. As a result, when the London patient received the stem cells, his immune system changed and he developed a natural resistance to HIV, too.

Ravindra Gupta notes that the donor’s unusual resistance to HIV may not be the only reason the treatment cleared the London patient’s infection. He notes that the Berlin patient and the London patient had similar side effects after the treatment. In both cases, the donors’ stem cells immediately began to attack the patients’ immune cells. This interaction may have helped destroy some of the HIV infection in the patients, Gupta says.

Experts who study AIDS say the success of the Berlin patient and the London patient is very important. Their experiences show that scientists will one day be able to end AIDS. But they also warn that a cure has not been found. The blood treatments the Berlin and London patients had have failed in other patients. The treatments are also too dangerous, expensive and risky to do for the large number of people who already have the virus that causes AIDS.

1. According to the example of the two patients, we can learn that HIV virus _______.

A．shows no sign in people’s blood	B．is certain to lead to the disease AIDS
C．is mainly treated in the British capital	D．can be cleared with a stem cell transplant

2. What was special in the London patient case?

A．His immune system totally broke down.	B．No side effects appeared in his treatment.
C．He would not be infected with HIV again.	D．His treatment was the first case in the world.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A biology textbook.	B．A news report.
C．A fashion magazine.	D．A science fiction.

10 . Why is the man talking to the woman?

A．To take out insurance.

B．To describe his illness.

C．To make an appointment.