Question

There was great excitement on the planet of Venus (金星) . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.

The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, who first discovered it with his telescope 20000 light years ago.

Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility (可行性) of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology.

"We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing," Prof. Zog said, "that there is no life on Earth."

"How do you know this?" the science reporter of the Venus Evening Star asked.

"For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan is made up of solid concrete and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive."

"What does this mean as far as our flying saucer program is concerned?"

"We shall have to take our own oxygen with us, which means a much heavier flying saucer than originally planned."

"Are there any other dangers that you discovered in your studies?"

"Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud hovering (盘旋) over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have further tests before we send a Venus Being there."

"Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink. This means we shall have to carry our own water, which will add even greater weight to the saucer."

"If all you say is true, won't this set back the flying saucer program several years?"

"Yes, but we shall continue as soon as the Grubstart gives us the added funds(资金)." Profession. Zog replied.

1.According to the passage, the Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information about _____.

A. the feasibility of landing a satellite on Earth

B. the possibility of making a first-rate flying saucer

C. the feasibility of sending a Venus Being to Earth

D. the possibility of directing a flying saucer into Manhattan 

2.Why will the Venusian have to take their own oxygen with them when they carry out their flying saucer program because _____. 

A. they need it in their way to the planet of Earth

B. the Earth's atmosphere is filled with deadly gases

C. there is a low level of oxygen for Venusians

D. there is no air on the planet of Earth 

3.It can be inferred from the passage that ______. 

A. landing a manned flying saucer on Earth will be carried out soon

B. Venusians will land on Earth to help to stop serious pollution

C. it’s unnecessary to land a manned flying  saucer on Earth at present

D. pollution on Earth makes it impossible for Venusians to survive there

4.Where can you probably read such a passage?. 

A. In a popular magazine.          B. In a fairy tale.

C. In an observation journal        D. In science fiction

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇很幽默的文章，主要介绍金星科学家成功获取有关派送金星人类到地球生存的可行性的重要信息。

1.考查事实细节题，结合“Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information as to feasibility (可行性) of a manned flying saucer landing on Earth.”由于极好的天气条件以及极强的信号，使得金星科学家能够获取有价值的信息，关于在人飞碟是否在地球上着陆。故应选C。

2.考查事实细节题，结合“For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.”其次，大气层中充满一氧化碳和其他致命气体，没有人能够呼吸这种气体而生存。故应选B。

3.考查推理判断题，结合“For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.” 其次，大气层中充满一氧化碳和其他致命气体，没有人能够呼吸这种气体而生存。以及“Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink.”在这里，你将注意到一条似乎像河流的水道，但是卫星发现表明它已经被污染了，水不适合饮用。故应选D。

4.考出文章出处题，纵观全文并结合常识，可知应选D（科幻小说）。

考点：科幻小说