题目内容
Don’t worry. We’ll do anything we can _______ you.
A.help B.to help C.helping
Return to the moon
It might not be long until humans uncover the secrets of the far side of the moon. China’s Chang’e 4 robotic probe (探测器), which is set to become the first probe to land on the moon’s far side, was launched successfully on Dec 8, Xinhua reported.
The moon rotates (自转) at the same speed that it orbits (绕…运行) Earth. Therefore, the same side of the moon always faces Earth. The far side of the moon is the side that we cannot see. We don’t know much about it so far.
However, the far side of the moon is an ideal (理想的) place for scientific research(研究). It is exposed (暴露) to solar winds that may have formed unique minerals (矿物质) and other resources. And since the far side is less affected by Earth’s gravity, scientists can make clearer observations of deep space from there, according to China Daily.
But it is hard to land on the far side of the moon. Spacecraft that land there cannot receive any radio signals(信号) from Earth. To solve this problem, China launched a relay satellite (中继卫星) called Queqiao into space in May. Through Queqiao, scientists can control and operate Chang’e 4 and make sure it will land in a specific(特定的) area.
The probe’s travel time is also important. Chang’e 4 is expected to land on the moon on Jan 2, China Daily reported. It will travel through space for more than 20 days before landing. This is longer than Chang’e 3, which was in space for about 12 days before landing.
The travel time was changed because scientists want Chang’e 4 to land on the moon when it is daytime. This way, the spacecraft’s solar panels ( 太 阳 能 板 ) can receive energy from the sun and allow the probe to start working. A single day on the moon is about 28 days on Earth. Therefore, Chang’e 4 will keep orbiting the moon before landing as it waits for daytime, according to Sun Zezhou, chief designer of Chang’e 4.
Did you know? Chang’e 4 took some plant seeds and eggs to the moon. It was hoped that Chang’e 4 was able to do experiments with them. These were the first biological experiments to take place on the moon.
1.Is Chang’e 4 the first probe to land on the far side of the moon?
2.What does the far side of the moon refer to(指代)?
3.Why does the same side of the moon always face Earth?
4.How did Chinese scientists solve the problem of no signals?
5.Why do scientists want Chang’e 4 to land in daytime?
—What do you think of the advantage of shopping online?
—We________spend much time going from one shop to another.
A.shouldn’t B.needn’t C.mustn’t D.can’t
We live in a fast-paced(快节奏的), technology-packed world where we spend most of our time indoors playing computer games or using social media(媒体). But do you remember when you spent most of your time outside, running, playing, and laughing with your friends?
Leaving your tech behind may seem difficult, but if you lose yourself in nature, you’ll probably forget all about it. Scientist Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
In the US, June is Great Outdoors Month. They want to get more kids outside to have active fun once again. Former(前任) US President Barack Obama wrote in a paper declaring(宣告) the day in 2012, “Nature offers each of us the chance to get active, discover something, and make our relationships with family and friends strong.”
The US Union Creek Resort website noted, “We all know how fast life can be, so it’s never too soon or too late to create happy memories that we will cherish and share forever.”
Besides making us feel happy, science supports the idea that outdoor activities can cut down stress. “Fresh air and sunlight have the largest advantages,” wrote Susanne Preston, a mental health expert at South University, US. “With increased exposure(暴露) to natural sunlight, incidents of seasonal affective disorder(季节性情绪失调) fall and the vitamin D in people’s skin helps to relax their moods(心情).”
What could be a better way to help out with daily stress than to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors?
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1.The underlined word “cherish” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A.欢呼 B.珍惜 C.振奋
2.The writer wants to tell us to ________.
A.play computer games B.live in a fast-paced world C.spend more time outdoors
3.The word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to(指的是) ________.
A.your friends B.your tech C.nature
4.Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Barack Obama is US President now.
B.We spend most of our time staying indoors.
C.Nature can make our relationships with family and friends strong.
5.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Leaving your tech behind may seem difficult.
B.It’s nice to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors.
C.There is only one way to deal with daily stress.
— Did you have a good time in Sanya?
— Yes, come and look. My photos will show you _______.
A.how did we go there B.where we will go C.what the trip was like
You don’t need to look up every new word _______ your dictionary while reading. You should try to guess the meaning.
A.in B.at C.for
About 800 years ago, a Chinese man named Wang Hu made the world’s first rocket, but unluckily he lost his life with it. It was not until April 24, 1970 that China sent its first satellite Dongfanghong-1 to space successfully.
To celebrate the first big success for the country’s space development, April 24 is now China’s Space Day, which started this year. While celebrating, China also announced(宣布)new plans to make a space station and go to Mars and further space.
A space station is like a home for astronauts in space, Astronauts live and work on a space station and spaceships can even park there. China plans to finish building its space station in 2022.
According to China’s top space scientist, Zhou, Jianping, by that time, becoming an astronaut will be a normal job. Astronauts are needed more than ever before. They need to be able to finish more tasks. So far, China has been choosing astronauts mainly from pilots. In the future astronauts will also be picked from engineers, doctors and space technology experts.
Another plan is about Mars. In order to search Mars, China will send a probe(探测器)first to Mars around 2020. It will land there and even bring back things from the Mars.
It’s such a big plan! Only by doing this can China say it has truly started the exploration of deep space. And the exploration will help us understand how the universe changes.
1.________ made the world’s first rocket.
2.China’s Space Day is on ________.
3.China plans to ________ in 2022.
4.China will send a ________ to Mars.
5.The passage mainly tell us________.
The store was closing for the night. Young Alfred Higgins, the shop assistant, was ready to go home. Mr. Carr stared at him and said, “Hold on, Alfred. Maybe you’d be good enough to take the things out of your pockets and leave them here before you go.” Alfred’s face got red. After a few seconds, he took out what he had stolen. Mr. Carr said, “Maybe I should call your mother and let her know I’m going to have to put you in prison.”
Alfred thought his mother would come rushing in, eyes burning with anger. But, to his surprise, she arrived wearing a smile. “Hello, I’m Alfred’s mother. Is he in trouble?” she said. Mr. Carr was surprised, too. He had expected Alfred’s mother to come in nervously, shaking with fear, asking with wet eyes for a pardon for her son. But no, she was calm, quiet and pleasant and was making Mr. Carr feel guilty. Soon Mr. Carr was shaking his head in agreement with what she was saying. “You are right” he said, “Sometimes, a little good advice is the best thing for a boy at certain times in his life, and it often takes the youth long time to get sense into their heads.” And he warmly shook Mrs. Higgins’s hand.
Back home, without even looking at Alfred, the mother said, “You are a bad luck. It is one thing after another, always has been. Why do you stand there so stupidly? Go to bed. “In his bedroom, Alfred just took pride in his mother’s strength. He felt he must tell her how great she was. As he got to the kitchen, he was shocked by what he saw. His mother was lifting the tea cup, her hand shook, and her face became a frightened, broken one. It was no longer cool, bright as he saw earlier in the store. With her lips moving nervously, she looked so old.
Alfred watched his mother and he wanted to cry. He realized all the troubles he brought to his mother. It seemed that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother, especially shaking hands and the deep lines of worry in her gray face. He knew his youth coming to an end.
1.Mr. Carr felt guilty because ________.
A.he mistook Alfred as the real thief
B.he thought he was over-excited
C.he had called the police before Alfred could explain Higgins probably said to Mr. Carr
D.Alfred’s mother appeared polite and gentle
2.Mrs. Higgins probably said “________” to Mr. Carr.
A.As you know, he is just a kid.
B.You know, it takes time for a youth to truly grow.
C.How can you treat my son like that!
D.If he is in jail, it won’t do you any good, either.
3.The phrase “his mother’s strength” refers to Mrs. Higgins’s ________.
A.trust to her son Alfred B.attitude (态度) towards laws
C.calmness and communicating skills D.greatness as a woman
4.Which of the following is TRUE ?
A.Alfred’s mother cared for his future but never made him know of it.
B.Alfred would never recognize his mistakes.
C.Alfred’s mother felt nervous about getting old.
D.Alfred was unlucky to be caught by the police.
5.After the incident, young Alfred would probably ________.
A.learn to protect his mother B.be more proud of his mother
C.learn to live an independent life D.change his attitudes to future
No one has yet succeeded in explaining the ________of how life began.
A.puzzle B.problem C.cause D.reason
