The COVID-19 virus is still spreading around the world. It hangs over all of us. But some good news about vaccines (疫苗) for COVID-19 is bringing us closer to ending this terrible pandemic.
On Dec.8, the UK rolled out (推出)a vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech. The US 1 its own COVID-19 vaccine rollout nationwide on Dec.14, Xinhua reported.
China will start vaccinating highrisk groups over the winter, Zeng Yixin, deputy head of the National Health Commission(NHC,国家卫生健康委员会),said at a press conference2Dec. 19.
This means that those who work in the coldchain industry, healthcare, customs(海关), seafood markets3public transportation are among those who will receive the vaccine first. Their work puts them at 4 risk of being infected(感染).
This is the first step in China's COVID19 vaccination plan, Zeng said. As more vaccines are approved (批准) and5, elderly people, people with underlying conditions(基础疾病)and the general public will receive vaccines in an orderly manner.
China's COVID-19 vaccines can offer effective 6 for at least six months, Zeng7.Vaccination trials(实验) have shown that the vaccines are safe and effective.
As for those who are not among the first to receive vaccines, officials at the NHC said there's no need8. "Wearing masks in public places, practicing social distance and washing hands are protective9that have been proven to be very 10," said Cui Gang, a senior NHC official.
Guangzhou TV Tower
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Address |
the new CBD and the Pearl River landscape axis(轴) |
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Phone |
020-9333-9222 |
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Fax |
020-9333-9203 |
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Opening time |
9：00 a.m. to 10：30 p.m. (Saturdays to 11：30 p.m.) |
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Website |
www.GuangzhouTVTower.com.au |
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How to get there |
train to Guangzhou Station and a short walk along the south bank of Pearl River? |
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Ticket |
$60(for an adult) $30 (for a child) |
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Attraction |
Guangzhou's best view(风景) is just the beginning! Guangzhou TV Tower takes you to the highest point above Guangzhou for exciting 360℃ views of the beautiful city. |
It was a cold November morning several years ago. My alarm clock had just gone off, but I was having trouble getting out of bed. My dad had died a few weeks before. I felt weighed down by sadness and depression.
Tough(结实的)and strong, my dad had worked so hard all of his life to support us. He had a temper and would sometimes shout at my brothers and me, but I always knew that he loved me. Still, he had been raised in a traditional way and raised us that way too. I couldn't remember, for example, ever being hugged by him.
But eventually, my mom and grandma passed away. My dad moved into grandma's home right up the road from where I lived. I was so happy to have him close by. I would often visit him and just talk with him about life. But we still rarely touched and never hugged. Finally, his own health began to rapidly fail and within a few months he left us. It was a cold morning when we had his service, but I was too cold and numb(麻木的) inside myself to feel it. I couldn't remember when we'd had our last hug.
I sighed and got out of my bed. I turned on the lights and walked into the hallway. It was my son Tony walking down the hall to meet me. Suddenly, he opened his arms and gave me a heartfelt hug. And just as he did, I heard my dad's voice deep inside of me say, "Joey, this hug is from me！" I cried and smiled at the same time. At that moment, in the place where heart, mind, and spirit all meet, I felt loved. I felt loved by my dad. I felt loved by life.
a. The writer recalled his dad as he lay in bed.
b. The mother and grandmother died.
c. The father passed away a few months later.
d. The father raised the children as he was raised.
e. The writer felt like his dad was hugging him.
f. The writer's son came to give him a hug.
In the 1950s, car culture spread across the US. With the rise of the country's economy, nearly every family could afford a car. This led people to create new businesses that depended on carsgas stations, auto shops, and some drive in res
These restaurants didn't have an indoor seating. You would drive your car to an outdoor "booth"—a parking spot with a menu displayed(展示) next to it. A waitress would come over (usually on roller skates) and take your order. She would then bring you your food and you would eat it in your car.
Eating in your car is seen as something to be done only when you're in a hurry these days. But back then, it was a new experience. Sitting in your brand-new vehicle, drinking delicious milkshakes and eating burgers became a trend(趋势). Like all trends, it died out eventually－most driveins have been replaced by drive-thrus (汽车餐厅)．
You already know two of the biggest drive-thru restaurant chains—McDonald's and KFC. They became popular as the pace of modern life increased in the 1970s and 1980s. They're not known for the experience that driveins once offered. They offer pure speed and convenience, especially for parents and other busy people.
I myself remember eating McDonald's for lunch in the back seat of my mom's car as we ran errands(办事)on the weekend. Though the convenience of drive-thrus is nice, I do wish I could have experienced the drive－in restaurants in the past.
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A. We use the round and crescent moon(新月)to describe reunion and separation. B. "Beside my bed a pool of light, is it hoarfrost(霜) on the ground." C. We look at the moon, eat mooncakes, and get together with our families. D. In some stories, the full moon is somewhat scary to people. E. People like to draw the moon very much. F. On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, young people dance under the moon to find their other half. |
When is the best time for us to enjoy the bright moon? Of course, it is MidAutumn Festival, one of the most important holidays in China. The tradition is thousands of years old.
The moon, the key part of the festival, is special to most Chinese people. We enjoy and admire it.
Our admiration of the moon dates back to ancient times. There is the legend of Chang'e flying to the moon－the most famous story about the moon. Many Chinese poets connect the moon with homesickness. For example, from Jing Ye Si(Thoughts in the Silent Night) by Tang dynasty poet Li Bai.
Today, the moon is still important to Chinese people. The Miao minority(少数民族) in Guizhou province has a special custom.
However, Western people see the moon differently.The most wellknown legend is the werewolf(狼人). A werewolf usually looks like a human, but changes into a wolf-like creature when there is a full moon. Also, if someone is very excited or even crazy about something, others may joke, "It must be a full moon."
A. Luoyang shovel(铲) —This tool was invented in China. It has a half－cylindrical(半圆形的) shape with the help of an extended rod(延长杆) and an attached rope. Archaeologists(考古学家) shove it in the ground and then pull it up to do some surveys.
B. Brushes—To avoid breaking artifacts while excavating, great care must be taken. A variety of brushes are used to remove the dirt from around the artifacts. Stiff brushes are used to remove larger material, while softer ones help remove finer material.
C. Drones—They can take pictures and videos of a whole site, which is quite useful in many ways. Before digging, it gives a wider view of a whole site and allows archaeologists to see things clearly from ground level. during the digging process, it can take low-altitude(低空的) and vertical(垂直的) shots quickly, which makes it easier to map the remains later.
D. Compasses—Archaeologists usually work in the wild. They use a compass to tell direction.
E. Tape measure—Tape measures are used to make sure that the size of each unit in a dig site and the depth of each level are as exact as possible.
F. Watering cans—When the ground is dry, it's hard to draw line in the soil to create units. Archaeologists use watering cans to sprinkle(喷洒)water on the ground to keep the soil wet.
Anny works in a remote(偏远的) and wild site. She has no sense of direction and easily loses her way back.
Jack wants to collect soil samples(样本) to make some surveys so that he can see if there are tombs underground.
In an archaeological site, Tony found an ancient bowl covered with thick mud. He wanted to clean it carefully.
While digging, Steven found that the soil was too dry to dig.
After five hours of working, a knife which was made in Tan Dynasty was found at last. Carl wondered to know its size.
Many people have trouble communicating with their parents. However, there are some very useful tips can help solve this problem.
Making a list of the things you and your parents disagree about most (be) necessary. It's no good you to require everything to go your way. You have to be ready to change a little if you want (they) to change.
Talk to your parents when it is convenient for them. Your parents may have to work for long (hour) and this can make them tired, so please be patient with them.
If you expect your parents (listen) to you, you must be ready to listen to them (one). If you do not get a satisfactory result, try not to get too angry. Talk with your parents and find out reasons. We must learn to live with these kinds of disagreements understand another person's way of looking at things.
With a little hard work, you can learn to communicate (good) with your parents.
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①不重视课外阅读的原因：
a. 作业太多；b. 没有读书习惯；c. 时间花在电视或网络上。
②课外阅读的好处：
a. 更多地了解世界；b. 学会如何思考；c. 让生活更加丰富多彩。
③提出自己的建议，(至少两条建议)可以适当发挥。
At present, only a few students do some reading after class. There are some reasons.
