What does it take to graduate from university? Some papers or high scores in exams? Well, these are not enough if you are a student at Tsinghua University.
According to a new rule of the university, students must prove themselves in the swimming pool. They need to pass a swimming test of at least 50 meters, and those who fail the test will be required to take a swimming course throughout their school years. By the time they graduate, they will have known how to swim; otherwise they can't graduate with their bachelor's deegrs(学士学位).
The news made waves in Chinese social media(媒体). Some people praised the university for requiring a necessary skill that can save lives, and they also believed that the rule would help improve students' health. However, others questioned if it was fair to expect those who come from inland cities(内陆城市） to be able to swim.
In fact, this is not a new rule. Tsinghua University first made swimming a requirement in 1919 but later gave it up because the number of students became too large and there were not enough swimming pools in the school for them to learn swimming.
Anyway, it is sill good news that Chinese students' health has become more and more valued.
Why not just take this chance to learn one more life-saving ability?
1.According to the passage, what does it take for a student to graduate from Tsinghua University?
A.Some papers. B.High scores in exams.
C.Passing a swimming test D.All of the above.
2.The underlined phrase "made waves" in Paragraph 3 most probably means ________.
A.caused a heated discussion B.spread widely
C.made a requirement D.proved the rule
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Different people hold different opinions about a new rule.
B.Tsinghua University has made a new rule of graduation.
C.Chinese students' health should be more and more valued.
D.There is a new chance to learn another life-saving ability.
What makes a hero? Most of us might not have the _________ to fight bravely in a war, as we imagine many heroes do. __________, facing the spread of the novel coronavirus, many Chinese have shown their _________, resilience (韧性) and dedication (奉献), just like heroes do.
“A hero is ____________ who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway,” said US actor Christopher Reeve, who was best known for playing Superman. _________ the epidemic ( 传 染 病 ), everyone is afraid of the deadly disease. But out of _________, compassion ( 同 情) or just simply wanting to do their jobs, some choose to hold their ________ down, stand out and fight the virus. They are known as “heroes in harm’s way”.
Medical workers and scientists are always on the frontlines. Since the start of the novel coronavirus outbreak, scientists have been busy doing research and looking for new ___________. Experts Zhong Nanshan, 84, and Li Lanjuan, 73, for example, have worked day and night to develop rapid test kits and treat severe (重症的) patients. Doctor Zhang Wenhong from Shanghai tried to educate the public about the virus in a humorous way. Li Wenliang and some other medical workers even ________ their lives while fighting the epidemic. “China is always well protected by ______________ of them,” former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger once wrote. Indeed, it is medical workers who are risking their lives in the battle.
__________ these well-known names, many heroes remain __________, although they also take risks and play their own parts. Construction ( 建筑) workers race ____________ time to build makeshift ( 临时的) hospitals; volunteers ensure the transportation of supplies; and thousands of media workers keep the public updated with news and ___________ stories.
Chinese writer Lu Xun said, “True heroes dare to look bravely to the gloomy ( 惨淡的) life and are bold ( 勇 敢 的 ) in facing up to the dripping ( 淋漓的 ) blood.” The battle against an epidemic is hard, but _________ there are heroes and heroic deeds, victory will be guaranteed (保证).
1.A.time B.choice C.chance D.challenge
2.A.Besides B.Anyway C.Therefore D.However
3.A.wisdom B.courage C.creativity D.strength
4.A.someone B.anyone C.everyone D.one
5.A.Instead of B.During C.In case of D.As for
6.A.responsibility B.interests C.pressure D.possibility
7.A.tear B.fear C.heart D.weakness
8.A.solutions B.treatments C.instructions D.technologies
9.A.lost B.save C.improve D.progress
10.A.the best B.the most excellent C.the smartest D.the bravest
11.A.With B.Besides C.Without D.In spite of
12.A.unknown B.silent C.ordinary D.quiet
13.A.for B.against C.along with D.together with
14.A.creative B.interesting C.inspiring D.educational
15.A.in case that B.even though C.only if D.as long as
--- Sharon, remember to lock the door before leaving the house.
-- ______.
A.Yes, please B.OK. I will C.It’s hard to say D.It’s my duty
—My cousin often has nothing for breakfast, _____ she?
— _____. Because she often gets up late and is afraid of being late for school.
A. has; Yes B. doesn’t; No C. does; No D. hasn’t; Yes
--- How delicious the bread is!
--- That’s right. It will taste ______ with butter.
A.bad B.well C.worse D.better
-- Ann goes to play football every day.
--- Oh? But she ______ hate it.
A.used to B.use to C.uses to D.is used to
