阅读理解 (本题共计4小题,总分30分)1.(6分)Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, it has been held in more than 40 different cities. That gives Olympic fans quite a few possible travel destinations to choose!Beijing, ChinaOlympic fans should consider visiting the Beijing Olympic Park to check out the special buildings of the so-called “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”—the national stadium and aquatics center built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Popular historic places in Beijing include the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tian’anmen Square.Innsbruck, AustriaLocated in the heart of the Alps, Innsbruck is known as a great winter destination—which explains why it has hosted not one but two Winter Olympics. Known for its mountainous views, Innsbruck is the perfect stop for outdoor adventurers.Mexico City, MexicoThis wonderful travel destination offers a wide number of popular museums, historic buildings, and public parks. People will love shopping for fresh meat and produce at the markets, taking a cooking class, and generally eating their way through Mexico City, which is especially known for its culinary (烹饪的) experiences that include both globally well-known restaurants and locally favored street carts.Melbourne, AustraliaNearly half a century before Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, Melbourne became the first Australian host city in 1956. Head to the “cultural capital of Australia”, located in Victoria on the southeastern coast, for an energetic cafe culture and art scene, Melbourne offers something for every type of traveler and everyone can enjoy an evening at one of the city’s many rooftop bars or a day of wine tasting.1. Where will you go if you are fond of adventure?A. Beijing, China. B. Mexico City, Mexico.C. Innsbruck, Austria. D. Melbourne, Australia.2. What can visitors do in Mexico City?A. Enjoy wonderful culinary classes. B. Buy beautiful clothes and shoes.C. Admire beautiful mountainous views. D. Visit special stadiums for the Olympics.3. What can we know about Melbourne?A. It is famous for all kinds of wine. B. It has many world-famous hotels.C. It hosted the Summer Olympics twice. D. It can satisfy different travelers’ needs.2.(8分)In January 2020, as I watched the news about the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, I kept thinking, “This is not good.” As the situation stepped up, I knew it was only a matter of time before it came to my hometown in Cornwall. And, on February 15, it did.That day, we found out the government was sending over 100 Canadians citizens who were aboard the Diamond Princess, an infected cruise ship, to a hotel here for a 14-day quarantine. Suddenly, things got very real. As a nurse in the emergency department at Cornwall Community Hospital, I’d be treating any passengers with the virus. I didn't even have time to fully absorb the news—I just grabbed my scrubs (手术衣)and sprang into action.There are times when it feels like the whole department is on fire. There are moments when we have multiple critical patients hanging in the balance, incoming trauma (创伤)patients, and an overflowing waiting room. After all, in the ER (emergency room), we're still treating car accident injuries, heart attacks, strokes—anything you can think of, and a dozen things you can't. And it's all complicated by this virus.I’ve been a nurse since 1994, so I’ve helped prepare for my fair share of outbreaks. I've worked through the rise of Ebola, H1N1, and SARS. But COVID-19 is a sneaky virus. This outbreak is scarier because patients can spread the virus while symptom-free. With SARS, it was clearer who was infected. With COVID-19, we have fewer clues that someone might be a carrier.I felt so bad for the first cruise ship patients we treated—we were the first people they'd seen in a while, and our equipment made us look like aliens? But they were very kind and patient. They were just eager to get home. Luckily, they didn't have the virus. In the end, we prevented disaster.I don't think we've yet seen the full extent of this situation. However, I believe my hospital will get through this and we will eventually win the battle.4. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The author thought the coronavirus would not break out in the hometown.B. The author managed to put out the fire of her department.C. Only patients with coronavirus were dealt with in the ER.D. The author was busier because of the outbreak of the coronavirus.5. What does Para.4 mainly talk about?A. The prediction of COVID-19. B. The seriousness of COVID-19.C. The influence of COVID-19. D. The symptoms of some deadly diseases.6. What can best describe the author?A. Positive and determined. B. Emotional and bad-tempered.C. Pessimistic and warm-hearted. D. Overcautious and aggressive.7. Which section of a website is the passage probably from?A. News B. Blog C.Arts & Culture D. Science &Tech3.(8分)Do you continue to be healthy in social isolation (隔离)? NASA is looking for people to spend 8 months locked in a Russian lab for a new experiment.When humans go to the moon and travel to Mars, they will need to be prepared for long-term space travel and even longer stays on these far-off destinations. Currently, NASA’s Artemis program aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since NASA's Apollo 17 mission landed in 1972.While the moon is the main goal of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s larger goal is to send people to Mars. But long term space travel and habitation (居住) won’t be easy. Such missions will present both physical and mental challenges as astronauts work to not only survive, but perform important scientific research in uniquely difficult environments.In the upcoming NASA-Russia experiment, a group of people will live in a closed facility at Russia’s Institute for Biomedical Problems, which is in Moscow. This habitat facility was used in 2011 for a notable series of Russian mock (模拟的) Mars missions known as Mars500. During these missions, groups of people spent 520 and 105 days on two separate missions in the facility.The facility, according to the statement, will have “environmental factors similar to those astronauts are expected to experience on future missions to Mars”. The group of people will spend 8 months living together in isolation and working on scientific research.By living and working in this Mars-like environment, participants in this study will help NASA researchers understand the psychological and physiological (生理的) effects of isolation. These missions help researchers not only perform relevant science experiments but also see how people might get on under strange conditions for long periods of time.So, if you’re finding that living in social isolation works for you, you might be particularly well-suited for living in a Mars-like environment and this could be for you. But first, you have to qualify. NASA is looking for “highly motivated” Americans between the age of 30-55, who must speak both Russian and English fluently and have a Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor o[ Medicine, or military officer training. Applicants with other related experience may also be considered. Those who are chosen to be a part of this group will be paid for their work.8. Which of the following succeeded in landing humans on the moon?A. Apollo 17 mission. B. Artemis program.C. Mars500. D. Institute for Biomedical Problems.9. What do we know about the new NASA Russia experiment?A. It will send people to live on Mars for 8 months.B. It needs experienced Americans without an age limit.C. It will be carried out in a Mars-like environment in NASA.D. It makes preparations for NASA’S human spaceflight program.10. Why does the author mention “Mars500” in the text?A. To show the progress in space technology.B. To explain why the facility has been chosen.C. To indicate the new experiment will be successful.D. To describe the life of astronauts in the mock Mars missions.11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Want to Have A Trip to Mars? Come! B. Aretmis -- NASA’S Latest ProgramC. Competent in Isolation? NASA Wants You! D. NASA’s Human Space Travel Program4.(8分)The genetics of human eye color is much more complex than previously thought. according to a new study published recently.An international team of researchers led by King’s College London and Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam have identified 50 new genes for eye color in the largest genetic study of its kind to date. The study, published in Science Advances, involved the genetic analysis of almost 195,000 people across Europe and Asia.These findings will help to improve the understanding of eye diseases such as pigmentary glaucoma and ocular albinism, where eye pigment (色素) levels play a role. In addition, the team found that eye color in Asians with different shades of brown is genetically similar to eye color in Europeans ranging from dark brown to light blue.This study builds on previous research in which scientists had identified a dozen genes linked to eye color, believing there to be many more. Previously, scientists thought that variation in eye color was controlled by one or two genes only, with brown eyes dominant (显性的) over blue eyes.Co-senior author Dr Pirro Hysi, King’s College London, said: “The findings are exciting because they bring us to a step closer to understanding the genes that cause one of the most striking features of the human faces, which has mystified (使困感) generations throughout our history. This will improve our understanding of many diseases that we know are associated with specific pigmentation levels.”Co-senior author Dr Manfred Kayser, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, said: “This study delivers the genetic knowledge needed to improve eye colour prediction from DNA as already applied in anthropological (人类学的) and forensic (法医的) studies, but with limited accuracy for the non-brown and non-blue eye colours.”12. What does Paragraph 3 talk about?A. The result and significance of the new study.B. The key role eye pigment plays in eye discases.C. The detailed progress of the newly-published study.D. The difference in eye colors of Asians and Europeans.13. What’s Dr. Pirro Hysi’s attitude towards the new findings?A. Critical. B. Disappointed. C. Skeptical. D. Supportive.14. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Scientists used to believe that eye color depended on a variety of genes.B. Dr. Manfred Kayser identifies that the study can be applied to all eye colors.C. Published in Science Advances, the study analyzed about 195,000 people globally.D. The research which identified 50 new genes for eye color is the biggest of its kind so far.15. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Eye pigment levels are linked to most eye diseases.B. A new study found eye colors may be linked with many genes.C. International scientists conducted a genetic analysis of eye colors and diseases.D. Studies showed eye colors of Asians were different from those of Europeans.