Top Tips for the Flu Season
It’s coming. I can feel it in the air. On the subway every time someone coughs, I look up to see if I can move a little further. As I exit the train, I immediately reach for hand wash to remove any of the dirt on my hands. 1.
If you are young and healthy, it’s most likely that you will just feel uncomfortable for a week or two, miss some work or study. If you are elderly, have medical problems, or are a young child, you may not be so lucky. 2. Depending on the year, between 3,000 and 49,000 people die.
The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated (接种疫苗). 3. However, it still offers considerable protection. In adults , the vaccine is 59 percent protective on average. For children the story is better. Clearly, we need better vaccines but it’s still a really good idea to get vaccinated.
Can the flu shot give you the flu? You may have an arm pain or a little fever, but the injection does not contain a live virus and cannot give you the flu.
4. It isn’t clear how long protection lasts and if the vaccine protects against different flus for only one year.
Finally, here is some advice for what to do if you get the flu.
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• Stay at home until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. That will reduce the number of people you give this to.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes.
• Keep your hands clean. Use soap and water or hand wash frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing.
• Drink plenty of water.
Best wishes for a happy flu season!
A. Flu season is here, and I take it seriously.
B. If you got the flu shot last year, do you need it this year?
C. Each year more than 200,000 people are staying in hospital due to the illness.
D. If you have the symptoms, call your doctor early to see if he wants to prescribe some medicine.
E. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and frequently and include high fever, cough, sore throat and body aches.
F. Oftentimes doctors’ offices have special rooms set up in the fall just for giving flu shots, so its fast , easy and effective.
G. You may have heard about a new study on flu vaccines, and it found that the flu vaccine didn’t work as well as we thought or would like.
China will continue to improve its policies and beef up support to speed up commercial use of the 5G network, an official with the country’s top industry regulator said on Tuesday.
Wen Ku, a spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said the ministry will continue to support the development of the super-fast fifth-generation wireless technology by telecom carriers and encourage local authorities to come up with more support policies.
Chen Zhaoxiong, vice-minister of Industry and Technology, said that the development of the 5G network could give rise to massive opportunities in industrial growth and job creation. The ministry will make continuous efforts to promote the use of 1000Mb broadband connections and expand the coverage of fiber-optical broadband services, he said. Meanwhile, the ministry will upgrade telecom networks and operation systems by the end of November to ensure that mobile phone users nationwide can switch service carriers without changing phone numbers, he said. He explained that it could require substantial (大量的) efforts as it involved the upgrading of operation systems of a total of 1.6 billion users in the country.
In the meantime, a “floor-price” will be set for low-income and elderly populations to further promote mobile networks, he said. In order to better protect the rights of consumers, the number of service packages offered by the telecom carriers will be trimmed(削减)by more than 15 percent this year, according to Wen. Carriers are also required to make public all their service packages and make them all available for the users, he added. “We will step up investigations on wrongdoings so that consumers can see their telecom bill plain and clear,” he said.
China has expanded the download speed of mobile broadband sixfold compared with five years ago, while the charges for broadband connections and mobile Internet were down by 90 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
China’s digital economy reached a total volume of 31 trillion yuan ($4.5 trillion), or 34.8 percent of its GDP, in 2018, according to the ministry.
1.Which of the following best explains “beef up” underlined in Paragraph 1?
A.Obtain. B.Focus. C.Attract. D.Strengthen.
2.According to Paragraph 4, Chen Zhaoxiong’s attitude towards the 5G network is ______.
A.uncaring B.doubtful C.positive D.negative
3.What can you know about the 5G network from the text?
A.Its development could bring more chances in job creation.
B.Its charges are higher than former networks.
C.It is already widely used in commerce.
D.Its download speed is sixfold faster than former networks.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.The Advantages of 5G Network
B.Efforts Made for 5G Network
C.Concerns for 5G Network
D.The Rapid Development of 5G Network
The “24 solar terms” (节气) originated and was firstly used in China. It was created thousands years ago on the basis of practical needs of agriculture. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agriculture production, special climate signs and even healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO’s world cultural heritage list. Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China’s Guizhou province.
On the eve of this year’s Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released (发布) his version of re-produced and packaged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifts. Since their first release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great praise among the general public and quickly flooded social media with millions of hits during the festival period.
To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: video, animation and picture. The background sounds add to the brilliance.
“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in them. And it is really cool to liven up Chinese traditional culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.
“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work does not arouse great interest among Chinese people. The 24 solar items is a deeply rooted concept that covers the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar items work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started over a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.
1.Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?
A.Travel. B.Culture.
C.Agriculture. D.Education.
2.What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refer to?
A.Newspaper. B.Magazine.
C.Radio Broadcast. D.Website.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to text?
A.The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive.
B.It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.
C.Most old people know all the names of the correct order of the 24 solar terms.
D.The 24 solar items work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list.
4.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To introduce a creative designer.
B.To introduce the 24 solar items work.
C.To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.
D.To introduce a design program “Charm China”.
The FDA is the common name for the Food and Drug Administration. It is a government agency that makes consumer goods safe. It regulates food and the food supply. It also controls diet supplement. The FDA also makes sure that drugs and medical devices are safe and effective.
For drugs and medical machines to be accepted, they must go through a lengthy process. There are many strict tests. First, anything that humans use must be tested on animals. This may take up to 6 years. Then, it must be tested with a few people. Testing on 15 to 20 people can last up to a year and a half. Third, a mid-sized group (100 to 500 people) is used. This often takes two years. Then a large group is tested over 3 years. Of 5,000 drugs discovered, only 5 enter trials. Of that, only one passes on to the market.
Food supplements like ginseng (人参) follow a different path. The FDA does not pre-test them as they do for drugs. The agency only controls these products if they are unsafe but are already being sold. Two exceptions are baby and medical food. Because those that use them are not strong, the FDA is more careful with these products.
Labeling(标签) is a major focus. A label must show what a product is for. For drugs, labels should say the name of the drug and what it is used for. It should also detail who should take it and list any side effects. It needs to detail directions for pregnant women, children, or old people. It also needs to detail safety information.
The FDA protects the public from harm. It achieves this through controls and labeling. It has standards for effectiveness in medical products. It also has standards for how information is shared.
1.According to the passage, how many drugs make it to the market?
A.Nearly five thousand. B.One of five thousand.
C.Five thousand only. D.Over five thousand.
2.The author uses food supplements as an example of which of the following?
A.Things the FDA avoids B.Things the FDA controls
C.Things the FDA buys D.Things the FDA refuses
3.Which of the following can be inferred from Paragraph 4 about labeling?
A.It is a necessary way to protect the public.
B.It does not matter if people read the labels or not.
C.It is only good if people can find the label.
D.It has no use if doctors tell people what to do
4.Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?
A.Requirements for labeling
B.The acceptance of medical supplies
C.Why pregnant women take drugs
D.Controls for baby and medical food
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m. to 8p.m. It serves snacks, drinks and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study with friends.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
1.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _____.
A.offers services without pay B.is open six days a week
C.gives advice on mental health D.trains students in medical care
2.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?
A.Have meals and meet with friends.
B.Add money to your ID and play chess.
C.Do homework and watch TV.
D.Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.
3.What is the function of TWU Express ?
A.To take students to the Mattson Centre.
B.To provide students with campus tours.
C.To transport students to and from the stores.
D.To carry students to the lecture halls.
请阅读下面文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文草
Susu: Good to see you! It’s been a while since I last saw you.
Zhouzhou: Good to see you too. You look lovely in that dress. Where did you get it?
Susu: I got it online. You know online shopping is quite popular these days.
Zhouzhou: I know. But my friends still prefer to shop in real stores.
Susu: It seems people have different opinions.
Zhouzhou: What do you think?
Susu: I think online shopping is just great. There are thousands of shops and they never close.
Zhouzhou: But in real stores, you can talk to the salespeople and ask questions about the products.
Susu: Well, I think the salespeople always talk too much. Besides, the same thing often costs less online.
Zhouzhou: The product may be cheaper, yet sometimes you have to pay more for the delivery.
[写作内容]
1. 用约30个词概括上述信息的主要内容。
2. 你更愿意在网上购物还是在实体店购物？请说明理由(不少于两点)。
[写作要求]
1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句。
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
3. 不必写标题。
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内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
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