第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe COVID-19 pandemic is causing worldwide concern for elementary and secondaryschool students'mental condition.The following are some possible activities that can be carriedout to help them and also create a safe and healthy school environment.John's and Mary's thoughtsStudents are presented with a picture which says that John and Mary have different thoughtsafter they have heard of the coronavirus(冠状病毒).Then students are invited to guess andwrite the characters'thoughts on the picture.This activity uses a "projective"method,asstudents are not asked what their feelings are,but instead,they project their feelings onto thecharacters.When I'm worriedAfter talking about what the characters may think,students can now turn their attention tothemselves.They are asked to list their common worries,but most importantly,they are directedto think about some response measures and the helpful relationships they can rely on.This is avital exercise,for it shifts students'focus from their worries to the coping strategies.Seeking a balanceStudents are asked to provide three key recommendations to prevent infection.Teachers canpick out the positive behavior and correct any incorrect suggestions.It's also important to strikea balance between the recommended healthy behavior and the concept that microorganisms area natural part of the environment and that many of them play a key role in sustaining humanlife.Videos to know and understand virusesIt is advisable to plan science lessons on microorganisms.Students can know more aboutthe pandemic by studying microbial(微生物的)life,and thus they can understand what virusesare and how they spread.But be careful not to bring anxiety-avoid talking about scarymessages21.Which activity helps students express their feelings indirectly?A.Seeking a balance.B.John's and Mary's thoughts.C.When I'm worried.D.Videos to know and understand viruses.22.Why is the second activity important to reduce students'worries?A.It puts students at ease.B.It enables students to share experiences.C.It directs students'attention to the solutionsD.It helps students to establish good relationships.23.What can students learn from the last two paragraphs?A.The concept of science.B.Suggestions to prevent infection.C.Knowledge about microorganisms.D.Positive behavior to stay healthy.