Question

    To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, governments at every level in China have been using many different control measures.

In heavily-affected areas, the government has chosen to lock down cities. In Hubei province, for example, after Wuhan’s lockdown on Jan 23, 13 other cities in the province also adopted lockdown measures. The decision proved effective (有效的) in stopping the virus’ spread at its root, China Daily said.

In some villages, people put up red banners (条幅) or used loudspeakers to educate people about the virus. Many communities also set up checkpoints to check people’s temperatures, keep records of their travel history, keep non-residents (非住户) out of the community, and make sure that people quarantine (隔离) themselves after returning from high-risk areas. Some community workers also help those who are quarantined at home by bringing in food or drugs, taking out the garbage, and offering psychological (心理的) advice. As Xinhua Agency noted, the community workers have built the first line of defense (防御) against the virus across China. They do play an important part in this battle.

According to Xinhua Agency, there are millions of community workers in 650,000 urban and rural communities across the country. Many people from all walks of life have volunteered to do this job.

“In the face of an unexpected outbreak, it’s amazing to see that China could mobilize (动员) people on such a large scale (规模),” Li Baoping from the Ningxia Academy of Social Sciences told Xinhua. “Great governance capacity (治理能力) at all levels gives us confidence in winning the battle.”

1.What did the government in heavily-affected areas do to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus?

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2.According to the passage, how many cities in Hubei has taken lockdown measures?

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3.How did people in some village give an education to villagers about the virus?

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4.According to Xinhua Agency, who play an important role in defending against the epidemic(疫情)?

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5.Are there any volunteers devoting to defending against the epidemic?

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Answer

1.The government in heavily-affected areas chose to lock down cities to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

2.Fourteen cities.

3.They put up red banners (条幅) or used loudspeakers to give an education to villagers about the virus.

4.The community workers.

5.Yes, there are.

【解析】

本文主要讲述为了防止新型冠状病毒的传播，中国各级政府采取了多种不同的防治措施。在受灾严重的地区，政府选择封锁城市；在一些村庄，人们竖起红色横幅或用扩音器向人们宣传病毒；许多社区设立检查站等。

1.

根据第二段“In heavily-affected areas, the government has chosen to lock down cities.”可知，为了防止新型冠状病毒的传播，重灾区的政府选择了封锁城市。故答案为The government in heavily-affected areas chose to lock down cities to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

2.

根据第二段“…after Wuhan’s lockdown on Jan 23, 13 other cities in the province also adopted lockdown measures.”可知，在1月23日武汉市封锁后，该省其他13个城市也采取了封锁措施，共计14个城市。故答案为Fourteen cities.

3.

根据第三段“In some villages, people put up red banners (条幅) or used loudspeakers to educate people about the virus.”可知，在一些村庄，人们竖起红色横幅或用扩音器向村民宣传病毒。故答案为They put up red banners (条幅) or used loudspeakers to give an education to villagers about the virus.

4.

根据第三段“As Xinhua Agency noted, the community workers have built the first line of defense (防御) against the virus across China. They do play an important part in this battle.”可知，社区工作者已经在中国各地建立了抗击该病毒的第一道防线，在这场战斗中起了重要作用。故答案为The community workers.

5.

根据倒数第二段“Many people from all walks of life have volunteered to do this job.”可知，各行各业的许多人都自愿做这项工作，由此说明有志愿者致力于预防这种流行病。故答案为Yes, there are.