Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars. Some oth

   Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars. Some oth

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   Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars. Some other scientists from the MASA AMES Center(美国宇航局) have already started the creation of a “Mars town” and many others are in fact already experimenting with it. Of course, these experiments are done on Earth itself but this “Mars town” has an environment practically like that of Mars.
The astronauts working in these towns wear their space suit and also do everything they would really have to carry out if they ever go to Mars in the future.
But Mars would be like Earth, a temporary(临时的) place for humans. When the Sun starts swallowing up(吞掉) the planets, Mars will disappear only hours after Earth. So Mars only seems to be the ideal place to spread the human beings. It is also a good location to send humans if ever there is a disaster on Earth. By saying disaster, I mean asteroids(小行星) hitting and things like that.
If we humans do not want to disappear when Earth or Mars gets swallowed up, we will have to go and live beyond the solar system. But are there any planets outside our solar system prepared to support life? Astronomers’ answer is:
“If Earth can support life, why can’t other planets do the same too? Astronomers have already discovered a Jupiter(木星)- like planet orbiting a Sun-like star, so why not an Earth-like planet orbiting a Sun-like star?
To achieve this goal though, many other problems have to be taken into consideration. How do we transform(改造) a dusty planet like Mars into one more or less like our Earth? How should we go on? There is still a long way to go.
小题1: The “Mars town” mentioned in the passage is ___________
A.a research base on Mars.
B.an experimental lab built on Earth.
C.a strange place on Mars .
D.a town existing in scientists’ imagination
小题2: We can know from the passage that astronomers probably think ____________
A.it is impossible to transport humans to other planets.
B.there may be an Earth-like planet outside the solar system
C.humans will move to the new-found Jupiter-like planet
D.there’s no need for humans to move beyond the solar system.
小题3:Why would Mars only be a temporary(临时) place for humans?
A.The conditions there would be too hard for the human beings
B.There would be more disasters like asteroids hitting.
C.It would disappear when Earth disappeared.
D.It would be too hot to live on.
小题4:The underlined word “orbiting” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”
A.moving aroundB.getting close to
C.passing by quicklyD.going through
小题5:Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A.Mars TownB.Living on Mars
C.The Future of EarthD.Where to live in the Future

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:D
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Today I felt very uncomfortable studying English as usual.My eyes were   36  and my mind was confused.I buried my head deep in the great pile of books.Many vocabulary words   37  my mind.As more and more entered,I   38  focus,and my   39  became crazy.The clock hands were pointing at twelve. I always   40  the time when I study.Without any fruitful results,I felt more   41  and tired.I   42  up and walked to the living room just to take a little break.  43  that would make me feel better.The street lamps looked like stars outside the window.A few scattered(分散的)branches   44  shadows on the French window.Something seemed more   45  and quiet than before.I walked to the   46  slowly,and let my face press against it,  47  very carefully…oh my God!!…It’s snow! It was very bright and covered up the whole   48  while I was studying English painfully, so white and so quiet.At this moment, I was so   49  that I felt like I might burst into tears.The snow was like a spring   50  into my heart,and my eyes were shining with it.All my pain and tiredness   51  at this moment,as the snow dropped into my heart.
I quickly became calm again as the excitement went away.I sat on the bed silently,and drew the   52  to one side to let the white house and white tree stay just beside my bed.I thought this must be a(n)   53  from God,because I liked snow so much.  54  I was weakest and most helpless in this world,nothing could inspire me but   55 .I should inspire myself from such a beautiful scene.
小题1:
A.closed
B.tired
C.shining
D.weeping
小题2:
A.left
B.confused
C.filled
D.impressed
小题3:
A.lost
B.got
C.realized
D.changed
小题4:
A.thoughts
B.feeling
C.words
D.concept
小题5:
A.waste
B.limit
C.remember
D.forget
小题6:
A.flexible
B.guilty
C.unhappy
D.curious
小题7:
A.stood
B.turned
C.checked
D.hurried
小题8:
A.Sure
B.Maybe
C.Immediately
D.Always
小题9:
A.shook
B.cast
C.like
D.printed
小题10:
A.disappointing
B.frightening
C.bright
D.light
小题11:
A.shadow
B.lamp
C.branch
D.window
小题12:
A.looking
B.thinking
C.moving
D.cleaning
小题13:
A.night
B.house
C.world
D.mind
小题14:
A.disturbed
B.excited
C.surprised
D.bored
小题15:
A.pouring
B.delivering
C.drilling
D.rising
小题16:
A.occurred
B.arose
C.escaped
D.disappeared
小题17:
A.bed
B.curtain
C.desk
D.book
小题18:
A.anger
B.smile
C.gift
D.punishment
小题19:
A.As usual
B.As a result
C.At last
D.At a time
小题20:
A.snow
B.God
C.white
D.beauty

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One day last month after I received my salary, I went shopping with my little son.  21   in the  22   store, I had my pocket  23  and my whole salary was gone with it. I was so angry that I almost lost  24  of myself. What could I do? We were not very rich. The money was really not a small sum for my family. It would  25  our life greatly. How could I tell my wife?
I felt very sad and even  26  for losing the money then I got home. To make up for my 27   mistake, I gathered all my strength to give our house a thorough cleaning and then prepared a wonderful meal and cooked a special dish my wife loved to  28   her.
When she came home, I  29   a smile to 30   her. She was  31   to see the neat house and delicious meal. We sat at the table and began to eat. I told my story   32   . She did not 33   .It was as if she had not heard my words.
“I’ve lost my salary,” I murmured to her again.
“I see,” she did not shout at me as I had  34   . She didn’t lose her  35   . So I was afraid she was trying hard to  36  her anger.
A moment later, my wife was still  37   and seemed to be enjoying her favourite dish. At last I could not keep asking, “I’ve lost the money. Why not shout at me?”She  38   her eyes, looking at me and said, “oh, on the contrary, I’m thinking about how to  39  you. It’s  40  who is to blame.
小题1:
A.FortunatelyB.Unfortunately C.HoweverD.Surprisingly
小题2:
A.bigB.modernC.crowdedD.new
小题3:
A.robbedB.stolen C.pickedD.harmed
小题4:
A.controlB.heart C.interestD.patience
小题5:
A.offerB.affectC.pleaseD.improve
小题6:
A.worried B.sorrowC.ashamedD.guilty
小题7:
A.carelessB.unforgivableC.importantD.big[
小题8:
A.tell B.giveC.pleaseD.surprise
小题9:
A.madeB.forcedC.pretended D.gave
小题10:
A.meetB.greet C.receiveD.accept
小题11:
A.gladB.surprisedC.pleasedD.angry
小题12:
A.nervouslyB.gladlyC.extremely D.calmly
小题13:
A.respondB.answerC.hearD.shout
小题14:
A.wished B.expectedC.hopedD.wanted
小题15:
A.wayB.interestC.controlD.temper
小题16:
A.hideB.expressC.takeD.show
小题17:
A.sadB.silent C.happyD.worried
小题18:
A.opened B.closedC.raisedD.shut
小题19:
A.shout atB.beatC.thank D.comfort
小题20:
A.youB.the thiefC.the policemanD.your wife

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After six months of living in New Zealand, I realized one thing. Despite my  36  for greater contact with local students,  37  I initiated(开始) the contact, it wouldn’t happen. Local students are not interested in contacts with the international students, because they regard us as shy,  38   and sometimes snobby (势利的) people. Of course we know that’s not true. I want to change their opinions.
After  39    the problem, I put on my “confidence mask” each morning and walked around with a smile on my face. I chatted with people whenever I had the chance. I showed that I was not afraid to  40    them, and that I was worthy of being a friend.
A side-effect of my  41    confidence was that my emotions occasionally broke down Only in the  42    of my room, where no one could see, would I reveal my real emotions. All the rejections, funny looks, and  43    behind my back calling me a weirdo(古怪的人) melted  into tears. Once that was done, I would put on my confidence mask once again and start a new day.
It finally worked  My name became known throughout the school as I appeared to be 44    and active. Slowly, I discovered that I no longer needed to put on my confidence mask. I had real   friends. Instead of dragging myself to school and  45   to be happy, I was truly happy. I could not believe it when I was elected to the student government as Deputy Head boy----the first international student to receive the title.
From my  46    in New Zealand, I believe one thing will always be true: If you try your best to reach your goals, you’ll achieve your  47    dreams.
小题1:
A.desireB.invitationC.devotionD.effort
小题2:
A.ifB.otherwiseC.unlessD.once
小题3:
A.energetic B.considerateC.freeD.dull
小题4:
A.gettingB.realizingC.solvingD.making
小题5:
A.get up withB.put up withC.open up toD.look forward to
小题6:
A.acceptedB.provedC.electedD.forced
小题7:
A.publicB.privacyC.possessionD.protection
小题8:
A.laughingB.talking C.acting D.walking
小题9:
A.mindedB.talentedC.humorousD.enthusiastic
小题10:
A.lookingB.helpingC.pretendingD.treating
小题11:
A.experienceB.troubleC.travelD.struggle
小题12:
A.greatB.impossibleC.hopefulD.reasonable

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The Chinese-born American architect Ieoh Ming Pei is one of the most creative architects of our times. He has incorporated both eastern and western ideas into his designs.
Ieoh Ming Pei was born in Guangzhou, China on April 26, 1917. His father was a famous banker. In 1935, at the age of 17, he came to the United States to study architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1942, he entered the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
In 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy selected Pei to design the Kennedy library. After that he became well-known all of the world. People named it one of the Ten Best Buildings in the United States. In 1968, Pei started work on the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art, in Washington D.C.. Over one million people visited the building during its first 50 days in existence.
Following the East Wing project Pei"s fame has continued to grow widely. In 1983, French President commissioned(委任) Pei to help make the Louvre more modern. Ten years later, the completion of Pei’s glass pyramid at the Louvre created a new historic landmark for Paris. Pei described it as, "the greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment of my career." At Fragrant Hill, a 300-room hotel in the Chinese capital, Pei has attempted to bring to his native China his often-quoted "third way of making buildings." Avoiding both a complete copying of traditional Chinese motifs(特色) as well as the modernism of the West, Pei has managed, at Fragrant Hill, to make one of his most eloquent(有说服力的) statements.
Pei has designed nearly 50 projects in the United States and abroad. About half of these projects have won major awards. Pei has been awarded the highest honors from nations over the world. In 1990, Pei was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President George Bush for his contributions to world peace and service to the US government.
56. Which is the right order of the events of Ieoh Ming Pei?
Pei started work on the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art, in Washington DC.
Ieoh Ming Pei entered the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
The completion of Pei’s glass pyramid at the Louvre created a new historic landmark for Paris.
Ieoh Ming Pei was selected to design the Kennedy library.
Ieoh Ming Pei was born in Guangzhou.
Pei was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President George Bush.
Ieoh Ming Pei came to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
French President commissioned Pei to help make the Louvre more modern.
A. e-g-d-b-a-h-c-f     B. e-g-b-d-a-h-c-f     C. e-g-b-d-h-a-c-f       D. e-g-b-d-a-h-f-c
小题1:The underlined word “incorporate” can be replaced by __________.
A.divideB.combineC.separateD.part
小题2:It was ____________ that Ieoh Ming Pei became world-famous.
A.after the completion of Pei’s glass pyramid at the Louvre
B.after he designed East Wing of the National Gallery of Art, in Washington DC
C.after he designed the Kennedy library
D.after he designed the Fragrant Hill
小题3: __________ is an excellent building that shows both the traditional Chinese motifs and the modernism of the West.
A.Fragrant Hill
B.Pei’s glass pyramid at the Louvre
C.The East Wing of the National Gallery of Art
D.Kennedy library
小题4: We can infer that about _________of Ieoh Ming Pei’s projects have won major awards.
A.50B.15C.25D.35

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Mr. Jones had always wanted to make a trip into the middle of Africa to shoot wild animals. 36  first he had no enough money, and then he was married. His wife had not wanted him to37 her. At last his wife  38  to the trip if he allowed her to go, too.
“But it will be very uncomfortable,” Mr. Jones  39 her, “ It will be very hot and we shall live in a tent, and it  40  be dangerous. ”“I don’t care,” said his wife, “I want to go with you.” So they bought a big tent, camp beds, a refrigerator which did not need  41  and many other things which would make the trip 42, and went off to the middle of Africa.
The first morning,  43  Mr. Jones took his gun and left the tent, he  44  his wife a bell and explained to her , “If you fall in  45  and you need me ,  46  this bell and I’ll come at once.”
After a few minutes, he heard the bell and returned 47   to the tent. “What’s the matter?” he asked.“  48  ” said his wife, “I was only  49  the bell.” Mr. Jones went off, but after a quarter of an hour, the bell rang again .
Mr. Jones hurried back to the tent, but his wife said, “I’m  50 . I was cleaning our tent, and I knocked the bell over by mistake.” Mr. Jones returned to his  51 , but soon he heard the  52  once more. This time, when he got back to his   53  , the tent was burning and Mrs. Jones was lying on the ground, with  54  running from a big cut on her shoulder. “That’s better!” said Mrs. Jones. “This time the bell had been used 55 !”
小题1:
A.AndB.ButC.ForD.Although
小题2:
A.leaveB.missC.marryD.care
小题3:
A.allowedB.promisedC.satisfiedD.agreed
小题4:
A.toldB.advisedC.persuadedD.warned
小题5:
A.mayB.mustC.can’tD.shall
小题6:
A.moneyB.electricityC.forceD.power
小题7:
A.differentB.comfortableC.perfectD.interesting
小题8:
A.whileB.untilC.beforeD.after
小题9:
A.gaveB.sentC.lentD.bought
小题10:
A.hurryB.surpriseC.safetyD.danger
小题11:
A.hitB.knockC.beatD.ring
小题12:
A.againB.backC.quicklyD.finally
小题13:
A.SomethingB.NothingC.NoD.None
小题14:
A.ringingB.tryingC.usingD.testing
小题15:
A.happyB.sorryC.tiredD.all right
小题16:
A.wifeB.tentC.tripD.hunting
小题17:
A.cryB.shotC.bellD.shout
小题18:
A.gardenB.houseC.campD.office
小题19:
A.waterB.tearsC.bloodD.sweat
小题20:
A.correctlyB.wronglyC.frequentlyD.carefully

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