初三19-20学年第28期总第619期 2
Still more work to do (P2)

Pre-reading 
1. What do you know about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus?
2. What do you think of the prevention efforts that China has taken to control the epidemic?

While reading
Choose the answer：
1. How many new infections were reported in mainland areas outside of Hubei on Feb 24?
A. 470
B. 12
C. 9
D. 0

2. What is the latest news about vaccine development? 
A. Scientists have started to test some vaccines on animals.
B. A special hospital is being built to develop vaccines.
C. Scientists still need to figure out how vaccines work.  
D. Some of the vaccines have started to take effect. 

The last two paragraphs tell us that _____.
A. African countries are not affected by the epidemic
B. we have missed the best time to control the epidemic 
C. the virus appears to be more dangerous outside of China
D. immediate action is needed globally to control the epidemic

4. What can we infer from the story? 
A. China is no longer the center of the epidemic. 
B. The turning point in Hubei will come in two weeks.
C. It is still not time for us to lower our guard. 
D. New hospitals will be built in other countries. 

Words in use
根据首字母提示完成下列句子：
1. Can you c_____ what happened?
2. New things e_____ day after day.
3. Air, water, clothing and insects are all means of i_______.

Post-reading
As teenagers, what can we do during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus?


Creativity brings cheer (P4-5)

Pre-reading
1. What kind of indoor activities do you know?
2. What did you do when you were stuck at home due to the virus outbreak?

While reading
Choose the answer：
1. Why is the song An Empty City so popular?
A. Because it was written by two students.
B. Because it is about the current situation in Wuhan.
C. Because it is the best way to express one’s opinions. 
D. Because it touches people’s hearts and makes them think.

2. How did Matthew Lee and Jojo encourage people to work out?
A. They made a dance video with their friends. 
B. They were streaming live every day. 
C. They learned to dance from online videos. 
D. They sang the song We Are The World. 

3. Du Yiran finds it interesting to write acrostic poems because _____.
A. she is stuck at home with little entertainment
B. she can surprise readers with a hidden message 
C. she has never written any acrostic poems before
D. she has learned to care about others through writing

4. What is the story about?
A. Creative indoor activities. 
B. Talented students around the world. 
C. Best ways to kill time at home. 
D. Useful tips for staying positive. 

Words in use
Fill in the blanks: 
1. I think he misses her terribly. You might _____ him _____ (使……高兴起来).
2. You'll have the _________ (机会) to ask questions at the end.
3. If you _______ (锻炼) and eat healthy food, you will lose weight and stay fit.

Post-reading
What can you say or do to help people regulate their moods and emotions?

Insects are waking up (P7)

Pre-reading
Can you list some of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar? Do you know what  they meant in ancient China?

While reading
Complete the following tasks:
When is jingzhe this year?
___________________________
2. What does jingzhe mean in English?
___________________________
3. Why is jingzhe important to Chinese farmers? 
___________________________
4. What are the traditions for jingzhe?
1). ________________________
2). ________________________
5. Please translate the following sentence into Chinese.
Spring is considered to be the most precious time of the year for agriculture.

Words in use
根据中文提示完成下列句子：
1. 从灵魂层面，你可能是在增强他们的软弱而不是在唤醒他们真正的内在力量。
From the soul level, you may be reinforcing their weakness instead of ________ their true inner power.
2. 它们与香脆薯条和新鲜色拉一起出售。
They come with _______ fries and green salad.
3. 好的笔记能够帮你记录下你的想法。
Good notes help you __________ your thoughts.

Post reading
Have a think:
What are the functions of the 24 solar terms in ancient and modern China? 

答案与解析
P2: 
1.C。从文中第二段可以得知，国家卫生健康委员会在2月24日报告称，除湖北以外中国大陆新增了九例感染，这是几周内新增感染首次降至个位数。故答案为C。
2.A。由文章第三段第一句可知，科技部称疫苗的研发正在进展中，有一些已经进入动物实验阶段。故答案为A。
3.D。从文章第五段第一句和第六段“He called on the international community to act quickly to control the epidemic before the window closes completely”中可以得知，中国境外的新冠肺炎的确诊情况也是令人担忧的，因此世卫组织的总干事特沃德罗斯·阿达诺姆呼吁国际社会迅速采取措施以控制疫情。故答案为D。 
4.C。从文章标题“Still more work to do” 及最后一段可以得知中国采取的措施虽然已初见成效，但是国内外形势仍然严峻，国际社会应该共同努力来控制疫情。因此我们仍有许多工作需要落实，不能放松警惕。故答案为C。  

Words in use:
1. confirm 
2. emerge
3. infection

P4-5: 
1.D。从文章第二个小标题第二段第二句可知，《空城》这首歌因其引人深思的歌词及深厚的情感在发行之初便风靡一时。故答案为D。
2.A。从文章第一个小标题的第二句he decided to encourage them to work out at home by making a dance video with his friends. 可以得知Matthew Lee和Jojo通过合作拍摄舞蹈视频的方式来鼓励人们进行锻炼。故答案为A。
3.B。从文章第三个小标题部分第四句可以得知Du Yiran认为藏头诗之趣在于你可以讲信息藏于每行的首字中，待读者往下阅读时便会发现其中之趣而感到惊喜。故答案为B。
4.A。从文章标题、第一段以及三个副标题可知，文章是有关疫情期间被困家中的人们以诸如舞蹈、歌曲或诗歌的形式进行创新的室内活动来消磨时间并帮助自我和他人在这段艰难的时期保持积极乐观的心态。

Words in use:
1. cheer up
2. opportunity 
3. work out

P7: 
1. On March 5.
文章开篇的问答指出今年的惊蛰在三月五号，故答案为On March 5。
2. It means “awakening of the insects.”
文章开篇的问答说明惊蛰为中国农历的二十四节气之一，意为“惊醒蛰伏于地下冬眠的昆虫”。 
3. Because it marks the start of spring plowing. 
从文章第三段第一句Chinese farmers place great importance on jingzhe, since it marks the start of spring plowing one of the busiest times for farmers. 可以得知农民们将惊蛰视为春耕开始的节令，因此惊蛰节气有着相当重要的意义。 
4. 1). Farmers till the soil and prepare for growing crops. 2). People eat pears in various ways.
由文章第四段第五段可知在代表春耕伊始的惊蛰，农民们会犁地，给予谷物良好的生长环境和更多营养。另一项传统则是以各种方式吃梨。 
5. 对农业来说，春天被视作一年中最宝贵的时节。
be considered to be为被动语态，意为被认为是…… ，precious 为形容词，意为宝贵的、珍贵的，agriculture为名词，意为农业。 

Words in use:
1. awakening
2. crisp
3. keep track of