"Please don't travel to Wuhan unless it's absolutely necessary," Zhong Nanshan, a famous respiratory (呼吸科的) expert, reminded the public when the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒) first hit Wuhan. But despite the danger, he, 84, rushed on an overnight train to Wuhan to fight the disease.
Known as the hero who defeated SARS in 2003, Zhong's image and messages are flooding (遍布) social media. Many people say they "trust every word of Zhong". He has given Chinese people confidence in winning the battle.
A great doctor and honest scholar (学者)
Growing up in a family of doctors, Zhong lives by a simple motto (信条): save lives and always be honest. In 2003, when SARS hit China, he volunteered to treat patients and asked his colleagues (同事) to send their most serious cases to him. After months of work, his treatment plan for SARS was adopted (采纳) by China and then the whole world, saving thousands of lives.
Zhong is also known for being an honest scholar. In 2003, when authorities (官方) said that the SARS virus was under control, he publicly refuted their claim. "I couldn't help myself. I said it's not all under control," Zhong said in a later interview. His honesty won widespread praise from the Chinese public.
Back to the frontlines
Seventeen years later, Zhong is once again leading an expert team to study the novel coronavirus. Although this new virus is known to be more dangerous to the elderly, Zhong doesn't seem worried about his own safety.
On Jan 18, he took a high-speed train from Guangzhou to Wuhan. Two days later, he became the first expert to make certain that the new virus can be spread between humans. On January 29, he and his colleagues spent over four hours online checking five patients who were in serious condition. The next day, he chose the treatment for those patients. Under his guidance, his team developed a rapid test kit (快速检测试剂盒) for the disease that can show results within 15 minutes.
As People's Daily wrote, "the 84-year-old Zhong Nanshan shows his professionalism as a scholar, courage as a soldier, and a sense of duty as the backbone (脊梁) of our nation."
Many of us may have experienced the pleasant moment of seeing recommended songs after we listen to some songs on a music app. When we open shopping websites, we often see things we want to buy on the home page. The businessman can decide which is the best place to build a new entrance in a big supermarket in the city center. If you want to take a taxi on a taxi app, it can even guess where you want to go before you tell it! Aren't these things amazing?
This is based on data (数据). Data is no longer only about numbers, but information from almost every side of our lives: our shopping habits, interests or what we eat. All of this is called "big data". In December, 2017, President Xi Jinping called for China to speed up its big data strategy (战略) to better serve social and economic (经济的) development. As a result, people's lives can be improved as well. He also asked for greater use of big data in areas like education, social security and transportation.
We have seen big data being used more often in China in the past few years. The role it plays in tourism (旅游业) is just one example. Many travelers today like to share their experiences with others on the Internet. All the data that travelers share online is helping the tourism industry get a lot of information. After the data is analyzed (分析), these tour sights can know about travelers' needs better. In this way, services will be improved, which is helpful to the development of the whole industry. As a result, travelers can expect better tours in the future.
Moreover, big data is also an important growth tool for economic development. With growth rate of 30 percent every year, sales of big data industry in China will reach one trillion yuan yearly by 2020. Having so many good influences, big data is sure to be seen more and more in China.
Plant Anything
A good friend of mine, Miriam, was going away on a long trip during the autumn. I called her the day before she would leave for the trip to wish her have a good trip. She was completely behind on everything she needed to do. She was a little worried. "I bought some wonderful corms to plant for next spring. But now I have no time to deal with them," she said.
I always plant many seeds (种子) in March and by June enjoy the sweet smell everywhere. I just can't bear the thought of a plant not getting a chance to grow. "I'll plant them for you," I told her.
"Oh, would you?" Miriam was excited. She promised to put them out on the porch (走廊) for me.
I arrived several days later and found a paper bag on the porch. After a lot of work, I planted all the corms in the perfect place.
When Miriam got back a few months later, she and I went out for dinner to celebrate her return. While eating, she said, "You know, I still can't believe I forgot to put those corms out on the porch!"
I looked at her in surprise. "What do you mean? Of course, you put them out. They were sitting on the porch in a paper bag."
"No," she said, "They're still sitting on the desk where I left them."
"So, what did I plant that morning?" I asked.
She stopped as if to prepare me for her news. Then she slowly said, "That was cat poop (猫屎). You planted cat poop."
Miriam looked at my face and did the best to keep from laughing. But I was too busy replaying the pictures of me picking these cat poop from a paper bag and planting them.
Years have passed since then, and both our gardens and our friendship have continued to grow. I guess, I really will try to plant just about anything.
Thank you all so much for being here. It means so much to us. First, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. The outpouring of love and support that my family has felt from around the world has been so uplifting. Thank you so much for all your prayers. I'd like to talk about both Kobe and Gigi, but I'll start with my baby girl first.
Gianna Bryant
My baby girl. Gianna Bryant is an amazingly sweet and gentle soul. She was very thoughtful and always kissed me good night and kissed me good morning.
She loved to bake. She loved putting a smile on everyone's face. Last August she made a beautiful birthday cake for her daddy, and it had fondant and looked like it had blue agate crystals. Kobe's birthday cake looked like it was professionally decorated. She made the best chocolate chip cookies.
Gigi was confident but not in an impolite way. At school she offered the boy's basketball coaches to help give the boys' basketball team some pointers, like the triangle offense. She was very much like her daddy and they both liked helping people learn new things and master them. They were great teachers.
Gigi was very sweet. She always made sure everybody was okay and she was our shepherd. She always kept our family together. She loved family traditions, and family movie night was important to her. She always looked out for everyone. She was very much in tune with our feelings and wanted the best for us.
Gianna knew how to read, speak and write Mandarin (普通话), she knew Spanish and had great grades and kept them up all while becoming a great basketball player.
Gigi would have most likely become the best player in the WNBA. She would have made a huge difference for women's basketball. Gigi was motivated to change the way everyone viewed women in sports.
She was a beautiful, kind, happy, silly, thoughtful and loving sister and daughter. She was so full of life and had so much more to offer this world. I cannot imagine life without her. Mommy, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and Daddy love you so much, Gigi. I will miss your sweet handmade cards, your sweet kisses, and your gorgeous smile. I miss you, all of you, every day. I love you.
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Stephen Hawking was born in England in 1942. He is one of the most well-known scientists on space and time in the world. Hawking researched how the universe began and how it ends.
When he studied math and science at Oxford University, he became seriously ill, which made him unable to speak or breathe without the help of machines. Till his death, he couldn't move or feed himself and he was helped to dress, eat and wash by a nurse. Then he got a wheelchair with a special computer.
Although Hawking had so many difficulties, he refused to give up his hope of living and went on to study at Cambridge University after graduating from Oxford University. In 1965, he got a Doctor's Degree of philosophy (哲学). , Because of his serious illness, it was difficult for him to draw or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he is respected by people in the world. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It has been sold more than 5. 5 million copies in 33 different languages.
. His self-confidence and humorous conversations impressed us deeply. From Hawking's unusual experiences, we learn that nobody should lose hope, no matter how bad the situation is. As he once said, " Life is not fair. "
A. He was once invited to China to give speeches.
B. He began to question the big bang theory (理论).
C. He is called the King of the Universe.
D. Then he worked as a professor at Cambridge University.
E. You just have to do the best you can in your own situation.
F. With it he could communicate with others.
I'm in my room, getting ready to head to the community theater with my stepbrother Henry.
I'm not in the mood(心情) for being onstage today. "Kirstie, come here," my mom calls from down the hall.
"1is it?" I call back.
My mother gives the book a 2. "Henry's book was in the bathroom. Did you put it there?"
"Not3," I say, shrugging(耸肩).
My mother glares at me angrily, something she4did it before. "You could have been kind to him."
Being kind didn't use to be5. But now that Henry and his dad have moved in with us,6feels different.
As Henry walks ahead of us to the car, my mom takes me aside. "This is our 7of the world now, Kirstie," she says. "Let's 8to make it a good one."
I nod but sigh(叹气).
The community theater is busy when we get there. Theater used to be what my mom and I did together—one play a year for our 9thing. With Henry involved, it doesn't seem so special anymore.
10, it's my turn. I forget my annoyance(恼火) at Henry when I hear my cue(出场提示)to go onstage. As we kids line up on the stage, I11how poorly I've tied the drawstring(束带) on my skirt. I should have asked my12for help.
And then, suddenly, my bow comes untied and my skirt begins to drop. In front of hundreds of people! It's not a(n) 13. It is horribly real. Laughter sprinkles throughout the audience(观众), and I can feel my face burst into flames.
Then Henry, beside me, comes to my aid. He fixes my costume, tying the drawstring with a fancy knot. He makes a joke about me "not" knowing knots, and the audience 14again. This time, the laughter feels OK.
At the end of the performance, I find Henry and tap him on the arm. I smile at him.15. "Thanks," I say. "For, you know."
He grins. "Knot a problem."
Maybe it won't be so bad to have a new person in my corner of the world after all.
Biking is a popular form of exercise because it's healthy and environmentally friendly.
Many cities have made efforts to make cycling (easy) and more popular. In the US, Bike to Work Day (hold) on May 20th every year. The aim of the day is to encourage more people (ride) bikes.
Copenhagen, the capital Denmark, is the world's most bike-friendly city. During rush hour, traffic-lights are always green for bikes. When it's snowy, people clear the snow in bicycle lanes (one), and the car lanes come next.
In Amsterdam, people can rent bike almost anywhere in the city. You can always find bike rental companies near busy (area).
In China, we have bike-sharing companies. They make more convenient for people to use bikes. However, biking is not that easy in many Chinese cities. Cars often take up Bicycle lanes and(bike) have to ride next to cars in car lanes. It is very dangerous. Chinese government is doing it can to improve the situation.
—It's (我的).
—Almost 2 million yuan.
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