Throughout history soldiers have fought bloody battles inorder to control the high ground.There is no doubt that thisis a tactical(战术的)necessity.Standing abouve your enemy isan advantage that often leads to vietory.

  Nowadays,high ground does not just mean hill tops.Italso means space,which has become an increasingly importantpart of military strategy(军事战略).

  With its more advanced satellite technologies,America isthe major power in space.And now the US Air Force has putinto service a new weapon designed to jam enemy satellite communications.It is an important step toward US control of space.

  The so-called Counter Communications System(反卫星通信系统)was declared operational on November 1.The ground-based system uses electromagnetic radio frequencites(无线电磁波)to stop enemy satellites working on a shortterm basis.

  “A short-term effect ensures that during the time of need,the enemy's space-based capability(能力)is reduced,”said a US military official.“Following the time of need,their capabilities can return to its original state.”

  The system is made up of an antenna(天线),transmitters(发射机)and receivers and can be easily transported around in a vehicle.

  To control space was one of four aims of a national space policy started by former president Bill Clinton in 1996.The goal is to make sure US forces can rely on space-based services and to deny an enemy any similar benefits.

  The US military has experimented with several“anti-sat-ellie”weapons,including lasers,to destroy or damageenemy units.

  Theresa Hitchens,vice president of the Centre for Defence Information in Washington,welcomed the new systemas long as it does not create rubbish that could threaten globaluse of space.She believed it should not destroy satellties.only stop them working for a while.

  “Unfortunately,it seems we are not going to limit ourgoal for‘space control’to non-violent systems,”she said,rai sing the danger of a space arms race.

  To change the balance of power in space the EU and China are working together on the Galieo project.By 2008 the system will be in place as an alternative to the Americans'global positioning service.

(1)

What's the significance(意义)of the Counter Com-munications System to the US?

[  ]

A.

It can help avoid bloody battles.

B.

It can bring the US closer to its goal for“space control”.

C.

It can ensure the US forces to depend on space based services.

D.

It can destroy enemy equipment.

(2)

How does the new system work?It affects the enemy by.

[  ]

A.

being transported around easily in a Vehicle

B.

controlling the high ground

C.

damaging them

D.

blocking their satellite communications

(3)

One thing that seemed to worry Theresa Hitchens is that the new weapon________.

[  ]

A.

could increase the danger of a space arms race

B.

is not effective enough

C.

is not threatening enough

D.

might produce dangerous waste

(4)

What can we infer from the passage________

[  ]

A.

New space weapons may be on the way.

B.

The US military have never stopped experimenting with anti-satellite weapons.

C.

The Galileo Project,when in effect,can match the Counter Communications System in power.

D.

In future wars,space battles will decide human's fate(命运).

Saturday, March 24th

  We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.

Tuesday, March 27th

  Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.

Friday, March 30th

Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life—no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met.

They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

It seems that visitors_________ in Bangkok.

   A. often felt hungry            B. could always find cheap things

   C. couldn’t take any photos      D. enjoyed themselves

Which of the following is TRUE?

Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.

The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai on a bus.

Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.

The writer traveled alone in Thailand.

The people in the village_________.

   A. are friendly to others         B. like to speak English

   C. are very weak               D. hope to live in the cities

What can be the best title for the whole diary?

   A. My first Travel              B. The outside World

   C. Travelling in Thailand        D. A country on the Train

Saturday, March 24th

We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand(泰国). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.

Tuesday, March 27th

Bangkok is wonderful and surprising. The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.

Friday, March 30th

Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life—no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

1.The diaries above show the writer’s ______ days in Thailand.

A.3         B.7          C.15       D.8

2.It seems that visitors _________ in Bangkok.

A.often feel hungry        B.can’t take any photos

C.can have a good time  D.feel a little bored

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.

B.The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.

C.The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.

D.The writer will take a bus to Chiang Mai.

4.   The people in the village ________.

A.are friendly to others B.like to speak English

C.hope to live in the cities      D.live a very busy life

5.What is the best title(标题)for the whole diary?

A.My First Travel    B.The Outside World

C.Traveling in Thailand    D.My Trip to Chiang Mai

 

阅读下面短文,用英语简要回答文后所给的五个问题,并写在答题卡规定位置。

(注意:每题答案不超过10个单词)

Last year I worked in Nepalfor three months. When I had a few days off, I decided to go into the jungle(丛林). I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me.

We started our trip at six in the morning with two elephants carrying our things. It was hot, but Kamal made me wear shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes. In the jungle there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find tigers. We climbed onto the elephants’ backs to see better. However, it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon because they sleep in the daytime.

Then, in the distance, we saw a tiger, and Kamal told me to be very quiet. We moved nearer and found a dead deer. This was the tiger’s lunch! Suddenly, I started to feel very frightened.

Then the tiger jumped out suddenly, about five hundred kilos and four meters long. It caught Kamal’s leg between its teeth, but I managed to pull Kamal away. One of our elephants ran at the tiger and made it go back into the grass, so we quickly ran away to let the tiger eat its lunch. That night it was impossible to sleep!

1.Where did the writer want to go during the days off?

____________________________________________________________________

2.When did they start their trip?

____________________________________________________________________

3.Why did they climb onto the elephants’ backs?

____________________________________________________________________

4.What did they find when they moved nearer?

____________________________________________________________________

5.Who drove the tiger away?

____________________________________________________________________

 

阅读下面短文,用英语简要回答文后所给的五个问题,并写在答题卡规定位置。

(注意:每题答案不超过10个单词)

Last year I worked in Nepal for three months. When I had a few days off, I decided to go into the jungle(丛林). I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me.

We started our trip at six in the morning with two elephants carrying our things. It was hot, but Kamal made me wear shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes. In the jungle there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find tigers. We climbed onto the elephants’ backs to see better. However, it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon because they sleep in the daytime.

Then, in the distance, we saw a tiger, and Kamal told me to be very quiet. We moved nearer and found a dead deer. This was the tiger’s lunch! Suddenly, I started to feel very frightened.

Then the tiger jumped out suddenly, about five hundred kilos and four meters long. It caught Kamal’s leg between its teeth, but I managed to pull Kamal away. One of our elephants ran at the tiger and made it go back into the grass, so we quickly ran away to let the tiger eat its lunch. That night it was impossible to sleep!

81. Where did the writer want to go during the days off?

   ____________________________________________________________________

82. When did they start their trip?

   ____________________________________________________________________

83. Why did they climb onto the elephants’ backs?

   ____________________________________________________________________

84. What did they find when they moved nearer?

   ____________________________________________________________________

85. Who drove the tiger away?

   ____________________________________________________________________

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