人教版专题16 热点阅读理解（新冠）-备战2022年中考英语专题模拟训练（全国通用）.docx

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中考热点阅读理解—新型冠状病毒
When a virus changes, it becomes a “variant(变种)”. The World Health Organization (WHO) names and grades COVID-19 variants for the problems they may cause. The Delta variant is now common around the world. But a new variant is here, and it’s causing new concerns.
What is its name?
Omicron
What does it look like?
The variant, named Omicron, was first found in South Africa on Nov 9. It is called a “variant of concern (VOC)” by the WHO. No other COVID-19 variant had yet been graded as a VOC so soon after its discovery. Omicron can make people sick more easily. Our antibodies(抗体)are not so good at stopping it.
What can Omicron do?
People are afraid of me because they will get sick if Omicron gets into their body. It can jump from one person to another, making many people sick. That’s why people stay at home.
How does it get into your body?
Omicron can get into people’s body through their eyes, noses and mouths. You will get sick easily if you:●Do not wear a mask when you go out.
●Do not wash your hands often.
●Go to places with lots of people in.
If you are worried about your health condition, call the Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus hotline 1800-675-398.Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies(紧急情况)only.
1．How can Omicron get into our body?
A．Through animals. B．Through ears. C．Through hands. D．Through eyes.
2．Which is TRUE about Omicron in the passage?
A．The variant, named Omicron, was first found in South America on Nov 9.
B．Our antibodies are good at stopping it.
C．It can jump from one animal to another, making many people sick.
D．People stay at home to stay away from Omicron.
3．In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the text?
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A．Science & technology. B．Business & markets.
C．Health & life. D．Books & arts.
1．D
2．D
3．C
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了COVID-19的变体奥密克戎的由来，危害及传播途径等信息。
1．细节理解题。根据“Omicron can get into people’s body through their eyes, noses and mouth