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In late 2019, a new virus called COVID-19, which stands for Corona Virus disease 2019, began spreading around the world. This virus is caused by a member of the corona family, which also includes the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) viruses.
The World Health organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, because the virus was spreading quickly and affecting many countries. The disease has affected people of all ages, but it has been particularly dangerous for older adults and those with underlying health conditions.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell. In some cases, the virus can lead to more severe illness, such as pneumonia, and can be life-threatening.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, wearing masks in public places, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings. Governments around the world have also implemented lockdowns and travel restrictions to control the spread of the virus.
Vaccines have been developed to protect against COVID-19, and many countries have started vaccination campaigns to immunize their populations.
Questions:
1. What is the full name of the virus that causes COVID-19?
A. Corona Virus Disease 2019
B. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Virus
C. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Virus
D. Corona Virus
2. When did the World Health Organization declare COVID-19 a pandemic?
A. March 1, 2020
B. March 11, 2020
C. March 31, 2020
D. April 1, 2020
3. Which group of people has been most affected by COVID-19?
A. Younger adults
B. Older adults
C. Children
D. Athletes
4. What are some of the symptoms of COVID-19?
A. Fever, cough, and shortness of breath
B. Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea
C. Fever, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell
D. Fever, headache, and sore throat
5. What is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
A. Avoiding public places
B. Wearing masks in public places
C. Social distancing
D. All of the above
答案解析：
本文介绍了新冠病毒(COVID-19)的基本信息，包括病毒的命名、世界卫生组织对其的分类、疫情的影响、症状、预防措施以及疫苗接种等。
1. 根据第一句“In late 2019, a new virus called COVID-19...”可知，答案为D。
2. 根据第二句“...The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020...”可知，答案为B。
3. 根据第三句“...it has been particularly dangerous for older adults and those with underlying health conditions.”可知，答案为B。
4. 根据第四句“...Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell...”可知，答案为C。
5. 根据第五句“...To prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, wearing masks in public places, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings...”可知，答案为D。
