题目内容
The majority of astronauts from America have been men. At the start of the space programme there was strong resistance from some people against having women in space. However, some women were very keen to become astronauts and in the end they were successful. In 1978, NASA began the first training programme for women astronauts.
Judy Resnick and Christa McAuliffe were both astronauts and they were both women, but in many other ways they were very different. Both of them were on Flight STS-5L-L. Judy Resnick was born in 1949 and studied engineering at university and went on to obtain a PhD in 1977. She was a member of the first group of women selected for astronaut training in 1978, and in 1984, she became the second woman in space. During that flight, she helped to launch three new satellites and she carried out a programme of research. She was, in many ways, a professional astronaut whose whole life was devoted to space travel.
Christa McAuliffe was born in 1948 and she was an astronaut almost by accident. In 1984, NASA decided to find a teacher who could accompany astronauts into space. They hoped that she would be able to communicate with students from space and encourage every one of them to be interested in space travel. Christa was a secondary teacher in history and social studies. She was a gifted teacher and she was selected from over 11,000 applicants to go on flight STS-51-L. She was also a very good communicator and she immediately established a very good relationship with the news media(radio, television and newspapers). It was partly because of this that there was a great deal of interest and excitement about the flight. Thousands of students in schools and universities all around the country were looking forward to communicating with Christa in space. Millions of people were watching her flight with great interest. It is partly because of the excitement over McAuliffe's place in the flight that the disaster in 1986 had such an effect on people.
We can learn from the first two paragraphs that ___________.
A. Judy was against the idea of having women in space at first
B. Judy was the first woman selected for astronaut training
C. Judy helped to launch three new satellites at the age of 35
D. Judy carried out a programme during her second space travel
Christa McAuliffe was chosen for training because _______.
A. she was popular with the news media
B. she expected to give history lessons in space
C. she was an excellent teacher and communicator
D. she made the students in space very excited
The reason why there was great interest in Flight STS-51-L is that ________.
A. both Christa and Judy got PhD degrees in the same year
B. a young secondary school teacher was on the flight
C. students were going to learn more about space travel
D. it was the first time for women to travel in space
What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Two Astronauts B. Flight STS-51-L
C. Travelling in Space D. The Training Programme
Marry me! During the "Idol" finale, season 5 singer Ace Young proposed live to season 3 runner up Diana DeGarrno. She was genuinely surprised in one sense but the two have bonded closely since they met on Broadway during a production of“Hair." The first true“ldol' couple (though others have dated) have already set a wedding date on June l of 2013,
Ten years and still relevant. Season one winner Kelly Clarkson has survived a decade in the brutal music business with her dignity intact and enough chart-topping songs to generate a greatest hits album at the tender age of 30. Her career is as strong as ever. She sang the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl. Her song “Stronger” was a No. I hit. She was a mentor on an ABC summer series“Duets.” She became engaged to Reba McEntire's stepson in November. All in all, life is good for Clarkson and we as“Idol" fans couldn't be more proud.
Keep calm and Carrie on! Season four victor Carrie Underwood has now sold more albums than any other "Idol" with about 14 million to date. Her current album “Blown Away” has generated two top two hits in 2012: “Good Girl” and the title track. That makes 15 consecutive top 2 hits on the Billboard country chart over seven years dating back to "Jesus, Take the Wheel." She hosted the CMAs for a fifth year with Brad Paisley. Last month, she landed a role as lead in a remake of“The Sound of Music.” She toured to sold-out crowds again, hitting Gwinnett Arena earlier this month, where she thankecl "Idol" for getting her to where she's at, something, she certainly no longer needs to do but still does. Class act, that lady.
1.What may the ldol probably be?
A. A popular Ainerican singer B. A American year figure of
C. A popular American programme D. A famous American avenue
2.Who hit Gwinnett Arena of the following?
A. Carrie Underwood B. Kelly Clarkson
C. Ace Yong D. Diana DeGarmo
3. Who was the Idol winner of ten years ago?
A. Reba McEntire B. Kelly Clarkson
C. Carrie Underwood D. Not mentioned
4.In which year was the Idol first held according, to the text?
A. In 2012 B. In 2007 C.ln 2008 D.In 2002
5.Where can we probably read the news?
A. In business section B. In advertisement section
C. In sports section D. In entertainment section
Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday.The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its history.Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared".
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan-a pen name for Guan Moye,grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by a famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific(多产的)writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10.The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million.
1.How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A.Excited and proud. B. Happy and surprised
C.Worried and cautious D. Uncertain and shocked
2.Mo Yan developed his ability for writing when he was .
A.on a farm B.in a factory C.in a school D.in the army
3.One of Mo Yan's characteristics of writing is that he .
A.writes about topics he is familiar with
B.focuses on social problems in the country
C.describes his characters in a unique way
D.explains difficult matters in simple words
4.Which of the statements is true?
A.Mo Yan published his first book when he was 20 years old.
B.The movie Hong Gaoliang was made in 1987.
C.Mo Yan only writes novels.
D.Mo Yan’s works are mostly about city life.
5.What's the best title for this passage?
A.How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize B.An Introduction to Nobel Prize
C.Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature D.A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan
VI. Vocabulary 单词拼写 1’ * 10 = 10’
76. He took a g______________ (扫视,瞥见) at the papers and signed his name.
77. Very nervous, he could hear his heart b______________ (跳动) fast.
78. I was full of f______________ (恐惧) looking at the frightening scene in the film.
79. Of the foreigners, 5 are E________________. (欧洲人)
80. The news is almost true although it is not o______________.(官方的)
81. The Chinese c_______________ (文明) is one of the oldest in the world.
82. The professor gave us a lively l______________ (讲座) yesterday 。
83. After earthquake, the whole village was in r______________ (废墟).
84. After the discussion, they a_____________ (采纳)my suggestion.
85. The group i______________ (包括) two engineers and twenty workers.
When my son was first diagnosed with autism (孤独症), it was a very hard time for us.In some ways it was a 16_ because we finally knew the name.of the disease after visiting many hospitals, but it also 17__ years bf uncertainty, and we didn't know what 18_was like.
When I 19__the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised but happy to receive so much immediate 20 from them .They were focused on what we_21___, not how it would affect my ability to work.
One coworker in particular was 22__, She was always kind and considerate; She called me into her 23__ a few days later, and gave me a(n) " 24__stone''.It is a small stone with an indention (凹陷)for your 25__, It gives you something to 26__ when you're worried . rubbing your thumb around on this stone.It was a lovely 27__.It turned out to be an effective way to reduce anxiety.
She then made a permanent offer to 28_ us to any appointment or testing we needed. Considering the fact that we_ 29__ 90 minutes from where most.treatments took place, this was a(n) 30_offer.She made it very clear to me that this offer 31_last-minute trips or emergencies.Anytime we needed to go anywhere , She was willing to be our transportation.
We never did need to bother her, 32__ knowing it was there and that she was so willing to 33__ made it feel like we were much less _34 .
I'm very grateful to her and. 35__ around us who came together to be a support system in our time of need.We were really moved by the level of support we received.
1.A.surprise B.relief C.pleasure D.success .
2.A.meant B.broke C.ended D.explained
3.A.a dream B.4 plan C.the future D.the job
4.A.received B.doubted C.heard D.shared
5.A.treatment B.love C, complaints D.gifts
6.A.needed B.saw C.failed D.learned
7.A.rude B.grateful C.amazing D.cold
8.A.office B.school. C.garden D.restaurant
9.A.-fear B.peace C.anger D.worry
10.A.ring B.thumb C.luck D.courage
11.A.focus on B.believe in C.care about D.know about
12.A.language B.expression C.gesture D.message
13.A.devote B.attach C.introduce D.drive
14.A.ran B.lived C.walked D.rode
15.A.final B.firm C.great D.unconditional
16.A.refused B.welcomed C.passed D.included
17.A.but B.L C.because D.if
18.A, move B.wait C.help D.pay
19.A.important B.alone C.awake D.busy
20.A.both B.few C.nobody D.everyone