The secret of successful response
The novel coronavirus（新冠状病毒）is an uncommon threat. We don't know how bad it will be, nor do we know for how long it will spread. But we do know that it has already infected （感染） more than 18，000 people and killed many around the world. It also caused serious global economic damage. We need to adapt our responses to different countries and different parts of the same country in order to limit damage. Using data well is essential to such a successful response.
Data is key to all successful public heath programs. In New York City, we raised tobacco taxes and made all indoor public places smoke free. Smoking rates declined at first but then the decline stopped. Because we had a tracking system in place, we realised that progress had stopped. So, we produced strong and direct no tobacco ads to the public. Our programs quickly reduced adult and teenager smoking, preventing more than 10，0000 deaths.
Every country facing the coronavirus disease needs to strengthen their data systems to track diseases, investigate skillfully and respond fast and successfully. Fast action will save lives and save money. But building the capacity to do this isn't free. It will cost about ﹩1 to ﹩2 per person per year for at least 10 years --- at least 30 billion. That's a lot of money for public health, but it's a tiny part of the amount lost when we don't know what we need to know about health threats.
Getting he data right is hardly quick and never easy, but it is always very important if we want to respond successfully, limit spread, and protect our communities and economy.
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage？ ______
A. Novel coronavirus has killed people and damaged economy.
B. New York City succeeded in reducing smoking with data.
C. We need a lot of money to build the capacity of fast action.
D. Using data will cure people infected with novel coronavirus.
Why does the author talk about smoking in paragraph 2？ ______
A. To warn us that smoking is harmful.
B. To suggest us how to reduce smoking.
C. To show the significant role of data.
D. To protect people's physical health.
What is the author's opinion on the building of the capacity of fast response？ ______
A. It is too expensive and many countries cannot afford it.
B. It is worthwhile and necessary to develop such a capacity.
C. It supports communities and saves lives and saves money.
D. It requires a tiny part of the amount lost by heath threats.
What is the main idea of this passage？ ______
A. The widespread of novel coronavirus has killed many people.
B. Using Data well is of vital importance to public health programs.
C. The importance of fighting against novel coronavirus.
D. The importance of raising tobacco taxes.
