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What one word reflects the unprecedented(史无前例的) year of 2020 and is closely related to our lives ? Based on readers’ suggestions , we have five words as candidates for you to vote on for China Daily app’s 2020 Word of the Year . A grand prize will be awarded to 10 participants whose choice is voted as China Daily app’s Word of the Year.
Social distancing
To help stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials recommend avoiding large gatherings and maintaining a distance of 1-2 meters from other people. Social distancing places no such location constraints; rather, it is a behavioral practice to lower the risk in most circumstances.
24%
Work from home
A number of companies asked their employees to work from home, with some of them having carried out remote work policies. This unexpected experiment has been so well-received that employers are considering adopting it as a more fixed measure. For some digital-based sectors, working from home has instead been surprisingly effective.
8%
Recovery
Everybody has been trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 by remote working, online education, social distancing and more. Countries suffering from the coronavirus are trying to recover. Many of them have promoted tax and fee reductions, improved the business environment, and inspired the enthusiasm of market players.
9%
Pandemic
The World Health Organization declared in March that the spread of COVID-19 had become a pandemic. More than 200 countries and territories around the world have reported confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Global health authorities and vaccine developers are currently partnering to support the technology needed to produce vaccines(疫苗).
33%
Shared future
It was a year when the whole world had to collaborate and work together in unity to overcome challenges faced by all of mankind. Some of these major events include severe natural disasters, economic recession（衰退）and COVID-19. These events have brought the world closer, allowing billions of people across the world to experience the true power of a united mankind.
26%
1. What will happen to the lucky voter if his/her suggestion is adopted?
A. A big prize will be given.
B. The bonus will be paid on average.
C. A free copy of China Daily will be sent .
D. A travel around the world will be offered.
2. According to the present statistics, which word(s) will be likely to be China Daily app’s Word of the Year.?
A. Social distancing B. Recovery C. Pandemic D. Shared future
3. How do employers respond to “remote work policies’’?
A. They doubt whether the policies can work or not.
B. They accept the policies as a better work pattern.
C. They decide to use the policies in digital-based sectors.
D. They need time to consider the comprehensive effects.
