1、时文热点02序号题型内容1阅读理解去年韩国死亡人数首次超过了出生人数，总人口第一次出现负增长2阅读理解疫情迫使2021年格莱美奖颁奖礼推迟3语法填空教育部：本科毕业论文将每年抽检4语法填空世卫组织团队抵达武汉之行新冠肺炎疫情防控任务Passage1For years, South Korea has struggled with a growing demographic crisis. The countrys fertility rate has repeatedly hit record lows, and ranks near the bottom of the lowest fert
2、ility rates in the world. Meanwhile, South Koreas population continues to age, sending the country into a demographic decline.There were only 275,815 births, a record low - compared to 307,764 deaths, a 3.1% increase in fatalities from the previous year. This is the first time South Korea has hit th
3、e population death cross, when the number of deaths surpasses births, the ministry said in a news release - and the first time the total population has shrunk.The population continues to age rapidly, the census showed: 32.7% of people are in their 40s and 50s, and nearly a quarter are over the age o
4、f 60.The constant decline in birth rate shows that low birth rate remains as a big issue in Korea, the release said. There needs to be a fundamental change in the governmental policies such as welfare, education, and national defense, accordingly.There is a a major reason for population decline - on
5、e being a demanding work culture that makes it difficult to balance careers with family life.There is also a trend to delay or avoid marriage. Among those who were not dating, 51% of men and 64% of women said they chose not to date so they can enjoy their hobbies or focus on education. Many say they
6、 just dont have the time, money, or emotional capacity to go on dates.More recently in December, the government released its 4th Basic Plan for Low Fertility and Aging Society, which lays out their plans for population policy over the next five years, including offering cash bonuses for childbirth,
7、subsidies for childcare, and expanded benefits for multi-child families, except that the government lowered maximum working hours from 68 hours a week to 52 hours last year in 20181. What does the South Korea government deal with the growing demographic crisis?A. The South Korea government is taking
8、 no measures to solve the growing demographic crisisB. The South Korea government doesnt recognize the seriousness of the growing demographic crisisC. The South Korea government has lowered maximum working hoursD. The South Korea government is attempting to take action to solve the growing demograph
9、ic crisis2. Whats the biggest problem about the population decline of South Korea?A. young people s avoiding marriage B. high death rateC. low birth rate D. hard working surroundings3. Which isnt the South Korea government ready to do in the next five years? A. offering cash bonuses for childbirthB.
10、 subsidies for childcareC. expand benefits for multi-child families, D. lower maximum working hours from 68 hours a week to 52 hours 4. This article/text/passage mainly tells that _A. The reasons for the population drop of South KoreaB. South Koreas population continues to ageC. South Koreas low bir
11、ths rateD. South Koreas demanding work culturePassage2Grammys postpone 2021 ceremony over Covid-19 concernsThe 2021 Grammys, originally scheduled for January 31st, have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. In a statement released Tuesday evening, organizers, citing “thoughtful
12、 conversations with health experts, our host and artists scheduled to appear,” confirmed that theyll stage the award show on Sunday, March 14th.The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, with hospital services being overwhelmed, ICUs having reached capacity, and new guidance from state and lo
13、cal governments have all led us to conclude that postponing our show was the right thing to do,” the Recording Academy and CBS, the network broadcasting the show, said in a statement. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of those in our music community and the hundreds of people who
14、 work tirelessly on producing the show. We want to thank all of the talented artists, the staff, our vendors and especially this years nominees for their understanding, patience and willingness to work with us as we navigate these unprecedented times.”The Grammys had already planned on a limited sho
15、w for 2021, forgoing an audience completely and only allowing presenters and performers on-site during the show. Nominated artists wouldnt have been allowed on-site either, likely leading to a situation similar to the 2020 Emmys where nominees appeared and accepted awards remotely.1. When is the 202
16、1 Grammys likely to be held?A. on Tuesday B. unknownC. March 14th,2021, D. January 31st,20212.For what reasons the Grammys has been postponed except_?A. bad weather B. the spread of Covid-19C. financial causes D. no prize site3.Who will be at the awarding show as planned?A. audience B. presenters an
17、d performersC. nominated artists D. the leadersPassage3Starting this year, Chinese education authorities will check undergraduate theses _1_(random) to crack down on piracy(剽窃), academic paper selling or ghostwriting, _2_(provide) false or misleading information,and other _3_(form )of academic misco
18、nduct. According to the Ministry of Education, _4_(province ) education departments should double-check at least 2% of a _5_(university )theses, and graduates with final essays _6_(containing ) irregularities can have their degrees _7_(cancel).Each thesis is to _8_(review ) by three experts, who wil
19、l also check the essays for quality. _9_ two reviewers say the paper is substandard, it will be identified as problematic. Such results will be made public, and universities _10_a high percentage of problematic theses will be held accountable, the ministry said.Passage4Aninternationalexpertteamfromt
20、heWorldHealthOrganizationarrivedinChinaonThursday_1_(toconduct)jointscientificresearchwithChinesescientistsontheorigin ofthenovelcoronavirus. Chinahasattachedhighimportanceto_2_(trace)theoriginsofthenovelcoronavirusandsupportscooperation_3_ChinaandtheWHOontheissue,ZengYixin,vice-ministerofthecommiss
21、ion,saidat_4_newsconferenceonSaturday.Chinahashad_5_(detail)discussion_6_thevisittoWuhan,capitalofHubeiprovince,byWHOexperts_7_agreementhasbeenreachedbetweenthetwosides. Preparations havebeenmadeforcooperationinscientificresearchduringthevisitin China,hesaid. China_8_(hope)thecooperationcancontribut
22、etofindingtheoriginofthenovelcoronavirusimproveknowledgeofthevirus,_9_isveryimportantforthe_10_(prevent)andcontrolofoutbreaksofnewinfectiousdiseasesinthefuture,hesaid. 【参考答案】Passage1【答案】1-4DCDA【语篇解析】多年来韩国一直在同少子化问题和人口老龄化问题作斗争，然而过去的一年给了韩国又一个打击。人口普查数据显示，去年韩国死亡人数首次超过了出生人数，总人口第一次出现负增长。1.【答案】D【解析】通读全文可知。2
23、.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题，从The constant decline in birth rate shows that low birth rate remains as a big issue in Korea,这句话可知。3. 【答案】D【解析】细节理解题，从“which lays out their plans for population policy over the next five years, including offering cash bonuses for childbirth, subsidies for childcare, and expanded ben
24、efits for multi-child families, except that the government lowered maximum working hours from 68 hours a week to 52 hours last year in 2018”这句话可知。4. 【答案】A【解析】主旨大意题，通读全文可知。Passage21-3CBB【语篇解读】由于洛杉矶县疫情严重，约有五分之一的居民都确诊了新冠肺炎，原定于1月31日举行的格莱美奖颁奖礼被推迟到了3月14日。主办方原计划举办一场没有观众、远程领奖的颁奖礼，现场只有主持人和表演节目的演员。1.【答案】C【解析】
25、细节理解题，从“theyll stage the award show on Sunday, March 14th”这句话可知。2.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题，从“The 2021 Grammys, originally scheduled for January 31st, have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19.”这句话可知。3.【答案】B【解析】细节理解题，从最后一段” The Grammys had already planned on a limited show for 2021, forgo
26、ing an audience completely and only allowing presenters and performers on-site during the show.”可知。Passage31.randomly 2.providing 3.forms 4.provincial 5.universitys 6.containing 7.canceled 8. be reviewed 9.If 10.with Passage41. toconduct 2.tracing 3.between 4. a 5.detailed 6. on 7.and 8. hopes 9.which 10.prevention
