题目内容
wish came true. The former teacher was one of seven crewmembers on the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which flew into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Station in Florida.
Morgan taught at a primary school in Boise from 1975 to 1998 - with some time off for astronaut
training. In 1985, she was chosen as a backup for Christa McAuliffe, who was to be the first teacher
in space. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after takeoff
killing McAuliffe and the other six crewmembers.
After the Challenger accident, Morgan continued to teach. In 1998, she was asked to become
an astronaut. Morgan's mission aboard Endeavour includes overseeing the move of 5, 000 pounds of
goods from the shuttle to the International Space Station and operating the shuttle's robotic arm.
Morgan gave students an unusual class after she was in space. Morgan's outofthisworld class was
broadcast live on NASA television. Her husband Clay Morgan said he couldn't help but smile as he
watched her talk to students. "I'm just so proud of her and how she's going to do all this and do the
work of an astronaut as well as a teacher, " he said. "She just kept telling me how unbelievable it was
to be in space and I think it's much better than she expected. " One student asked Morgan how being a
teacher compared to being an astronaut. "We explore, we discover and we share, " she said. "The
great thing about being a teacher is you get to do that with students, and the great thing about being an
astronaut is you get to do it in space. These are both wonderful jobs. "
The 25minute questionandanswer meeting also included the astronauts entertaining students by
swallowing floating juice bubbles and playing with PingPong balls.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. The First Female Astronaut
B. Space Shuttle Endeavour
C. An Unusual Class
D. Barbara Morgan's Lifelong Dream
2. The underlined word "backup" in the second paragraph most probably means "________".
A. someone as a replacement
B. someone as a volunteer
C. someone as a teacher
D. someone as a supporter
3. What can we learn from what Barbara Morgan said to the student in Paragraph 4?
A. Getting to do with students is much greater.
B. Being a teacher is as great as being an astronaut.
C. An astronaut's life is more wonderful.
D. Being a teacher is quite different from being an astronaut.
4. Clay Morgan's attitude towards his wife's being an astronaut was that of ________.
A. surprise
B. pride
C. unconcern
D. worry
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阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On the snowy Tibet plateau, traditional elements have been mingled with modern life -- youths dressed in the latest fashion dancing "Guozhuang," office-ladies playing conventional Tibetan music while driving to work and Tibetan girls wearing superb folk costume displaying their nice figures.
"I used to go shopping or bar-hopping with my friends after work. But now I don't think it is advisable to continue following that living style," said Pasang, a young Tibetan girl who practices Yoga everyday at a fitness club in the eastern suburbs of Lhasa city.
Today, the conception to live in a healthy way has become more popular in Tibet's general public.
When the night falls, crowds of aged citizens dancing "Guozhuang," a traditional Tibetan group dance, to vigorous folk music can be seen in many residential communities. Among them, Pasang's mother Tseden Wangmo, 63, is undoubtedly one of the enthusiasts in such an outdoor team activity: "I like dancing Guozhuang very much, for it can make my body strong, bring me good mood and carry forward Tibetan ethnic culture as well."
Different from their elder generations, a swarm of teenagers play skateboard or roller-skating shuttle among groups of strollers on the squares in front of the Potala Palace and Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's permanent residence.
The stylish dress, colored hairs, an earring on a single ear or an obscure tattoo -- all these signals have highlighted Tibet's younger generation's personality and their view on fashion.
Lhakpa Tashi, 16, will become a high-school student in the second half year. This adolescent is a typical fan at various kinds of modern novelties, such as surfing the net, online shopping and foreign Rap music.
【小题1】Which activity is not mentioned in the passage?.
A.shopping | B.dancing “Guozhuang” |
C.playing skateboard | D.singing |
A.along with | B.mixed with | C.together with | D.connected with |
A.Young people in Tibet like going shopping or bar-hopping after work |
B.Aged citizens like dancing “Guozhuang” to folk music at night in Tibet |
C.Teenagers are keen on playing skateboard and roller-skating shuttle in Tibet |
D.Young people in Tibet are interested in the factional dress |
A successful combination of traditional and modern Tibet
B. People in Tibet today are trying to break away from the tradition
C. Young people in Tibet today are trying to break away from the tradition
D. Young people in Tibet today are having a more colorful life than the old
【小题5】According to your understanding, what is the author’s attitude towards the changes in Tibet?
A.Positive. |
B.Negative |
C.The passage does not tell us |
D.The author does not care about the changes at all |
第三部分:阅读理解:(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Cook wanted for Busy London Restaurant Experience (经历) required (需要). Call Tom 020 0451 87. |
Dance teacher We are looking for a dance and singing teacher to teach 4 to 7-year-old children. You only work three hours on Saturdays. You should have teaching experience. Send a CV (求职信) to Steve Reed, 9 Lenton Close, London or telephone 020 8334 47. |
Babysitter(保姆)needed Friendly family needs someone to look after 2 small children. Some light housework. Good pay. Live in our house. Tel: Mrs. Smith 020 0562 78 |
Waiters required Have restaurant knowledge and some bar experience. You will need to love learning new things. Tel: Cathy 020 4563 12 |
A. Babysitter. B. Dance teacher. C. Cook. D. Waiter.
2. What kind of job can Jack do if he cooked in a restaurant from 1998 to 2004?
A. Babysitter. B. Waiter. C. Cook. D. Dance teacher.
3. John has just come to London from another city. She needs a place to live in.
So she may call________________.
A. 020 0451 87 B. 020 4563 12 C. 020 0562 78 D. 020 8334 47
阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On the snowy Tibet plateau, traditional elements have been mingled with modern life -- youths dressed in the latest fashion dancing "Guozhuang," office-ladies playing conventional Tibetan music while driving to work and Tibetan girls wearing superb folk costume displaying their nice figures.
"I used to go shopping or bar-hopping with my friends after work. But now I don't think it is advisable to continue following that living style," said Pasang, a young Tibetan girl who practices Yoga everyday at a fitness club in the eastern suburbs of Lhasa city.
Today, the conception to live in a healthy way has become more popular in Tibet's general public.
When the night falls, crowds of aged citizens dancing "Guozhuang," a traditional Tibetan group dance, to vigorous folk music can be seen in many residential communities. Among them, Pasang's mother Tseden Wangmo, 63, is undoubtedly one of the enthusiasts in such an outdoor team activity: "I like dancing Guozhuang very much, for it can make my body strong, bring me good mood and carry forward Tibetan ethnic culture as well."
Different from their elder generations, a swarm of teenagers play skateboard or roller-skating shuttle among groups of strollers on the squares in front of the Potala Palace and Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's permanent residence.
The stylish dress, colored hairs, an earring on a single ear or an obscure tattoo -- all these signals have highlighted Tibet's younger generation's personality and their view on fashion.
Lhakpa Tashi, 16, will become a high-school student in the second half year. This adolescent is a typical fan at various kinds of modern novelties, such as surfing the net, online shopping and foreign Rap music.
1.Which activity is not mentioned in the passage?.
A.shopping |
B.dancing “Guozhuang” |
C.playing skateboard |
D.singing |
2.Which of the following phrase has the same meaning as the underlined phrase “mingled with”?
A.along with |
B.mixed with |
C.together with |
D.connected with |
3.After reading the whole passage, do you think which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A.Young people in Tibet like going shopping or bar-hopping after work |
B.Aged citizens like dancing “Guozhuang” to folk music at night in Tibet |
C.Teenagers are keen on playing skateboard and roller-skating shuttle in Tibet |
D.Young people in Tibet are interested in the factional dress |
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A successful combination of traditional and modern Tibet
B. People in Tibet today are trying to break away from the tradition
C. Young people in Tibet today are trying to break away from the tradition
D. Young people in Tibet today are having a more colorful life than the old
5.According to your understanding, what is the author’s attitude towards the changes in Tibet?
A.Positive. |
B.Negative |
C.The passage does not tell us |
D.The author does not care about the changes at all |