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Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston is an official visitors’ center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Touch a real moon rock. See astronauts train on a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. It’s an out-of-this –world experience for all ages.

Prices

Adult: ages 12+, $46

Child: ages 3-11, $36

Beginning July 1, Space Center Houston attractions will remain the same, but our price will increase: Adult, $49; Child 3-11, $39 through February 28, 2015. You can get tickets online or at the main entrance.

Highlights

? The journey into space begins with the film On Human Destiny at the Destiny Theater.

? The NASA Tram Tour, a 90-minute behind-the-scenes tour, takes you to real working areas of Johnson Space Center.

? Experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut in the Blast-Off Theater.

? Kids Space Place is perfect for children of all ages who have dreamed of being an astronaut.

Advice for Visitors

? Arrive early and allow 4 to 5 hours to enjoy all the attractions.

? Take the NASA Guided Tram Tour to see Rocket Park, the Historic Apollo Mission Control Center and astronauts train.

? Buildings visited on Tram Tour are real working areas of Johnson Space Center and subject to close without notice.

? Get 10% off your purchase in the Space Trader or Gift Station.

On-site Services

Parking: Paid parking available

Dining: Zero-G Diner

Gift Shops: Space Trader and Gift Station

Opening hours

Open daily, 10am-5pm. Closed at Christmas.

Group Requirements

Groups of 15 or more: Call (281) 283-4755.

1.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. It will usually take 4 to 5 hours for visitors to enjoy all the attractions.

B. Visitors to Space Center Houston can buy tickets only by calling or online.

C. Space Center Houston is suitable for families to visit together at Christmas.

D. John and his wife will spend $92 if they visit Space Center Houston in January 2015.

2.How does a visitor begin his journey into space at Space Center Houston?

A. By seeing the film On Human Destiny.

B. By visiting the real working areas.

C. By visiting Kids Space Place.

D. By taking the NASA Tram Tour.

3.At Space Center Houston, visitors can ________.

A. park the car free of charge

B. stay there for at most 5 hours

C. visit the real working areas anytime

D. shop at a 10% discount in the Gift Station

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Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs—what do they have in common? They are, of course, all Americans. And according to a survey by social networking site baidu. com, they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”.

But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd.

Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy. “Cool” relates to ideas of grace under pressure.

“In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life.”

The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the period after World War II. “Post-war ‘cool’ was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪), ... it went against the strict social rules of the time,” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules: Anatomy of an Attitude.

But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies. In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years.

Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die.

But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.

“Call it the Harry Potterization of America—a time when being smart is the new cool,” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.

1.If you were considered “cool” in Africa in the 15th century, you ________.

A. thought and acted differently from the majority

B. had a calm and quiet attitude towards life

C. didn’t observe rules and authorities

D. had all kinds of “bad” manners

2.The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who ________.

A. do very well in their studies

B. are very skilled at sports

C. are good at chess and other thinking games

D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd.

B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century.

C. Disobeying one’s parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays.

D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”.

4.What does the article mainly talk about?

A. The origin of the word “cool”.

B. The kinds of people who are “cool”.

C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”.

D. How to be a “ cool” person.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

For people with thousands of pages to read, speed reading seems like manna （甘露） from heaven. In addition, speed reading helps lighten the load of information you have to absorb since it provides a filter that you can use in screening all bits of information before you approach it.

1. Examining how much information you need will help you identify how you should read a certain document to maximize your learning and comprehension. Thorough reading may no longer be necessary in some cases, such as when you only need an outline of a certain document.

Another skill that can ease the burden of a reader is the ability to read words in blocks. Make sure you do not spend too long on a certain block. 2. This will also make reading less tiresome and boring.

To master this important skill, you have to practice reading more and more words in a certain block at a time. A suggestion shared by some experts regarding this step is to increase the distance between you and the document you are reading. If you can read more and more words in one block, you can cut down on the time it usually takes you to read a certain text and you will be able to read more in a shorter period.

Readers should also practice reducing the number of times they go back to previous sections or blocks. Using a pointer such as the tip of a pencil or pen can also help to make the flow of your reading smoother and faster. 3. Thus, your speed in reading will largely depend on the speed of the movement of your pointer.

If you still find yourself confused about the topic even after you have finished reading the document, do not re-read right away. Re-reading immediately will just lead to slower speed in reading. 4. Getting your own reading corner will also help.

5. Continue practicing and practicing the techniques aforementioned and soon, you'll achieve the reading speed that will work best for you.

A．In this technique, your eyes will follow the tip of the pointer．

B．This saves time and reduces the effort that you have to make．

C．Taking a short break first is recommended before reading the material again．

D．As a final note, the most important point is consistent and deliberate practice．

E．Your invaluable time can be saved if you can have your reading speed doubled．

F．The first step to increase your reading speed is to identify the specific information you need．

G．Reducing the time you spend on a specific number of words in a block will make no big difference．

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On Monday evening, I received a message online from a student who had got a very mean message in his locker (小柜). He took a picture of it and sent it to me asking for . I suggested that he me at break the following morning.

A few hours later, I on the Internet that he had posted the picture of the mean note and asked if anyone who it was. Obviously, he was trying to give the person who did it a little in coming forward.

The next day when the came, the boy came to me and another was with him. The boy showed me another note he had received. this was a heartfelt . I asked him if he knew who had written it, and the boy who came with him : “It was me. I don’t know I did it, but I know it was wrong and not at all . So I wrote him this note. I also wrote 150 post-its (便利贴) with kind sayings on them and them onto all the lockers. I just wanted to do something to try to for my meanness.”

My heart felt so full of for this boy. I told him how I thought it was of him to come and how amazing it was that he did somethingkindto try to balance his mistake. I turned to the boy who received both notes and asked him if he also the bravery and could . Without hesitation, he said: “Yes. . Courage is virtue.”

1.A. trouble B. help C. sympathy D. money

2. A. meet B. stop C. invite D. greet

3.A. noticed B. wrote C. sensed D. thought

4.A. imagined B. knew C. expected D. agreed

5. A. push B. pull C. worry D. puzzle

6.A. chance B. class C. break D. interview

7.A. message B. teacher C. problem D. boy

8.A. Again B. Still C. So D. But

9.A. wish B. appreciation C. apology D. invitation

10.A. argued B. replied C. repeated D. added

11.A. how B. why C. when D. where

12.A. rude B. helpful C. cruel D. kind

13. A. stuck B. drew C. locked D. delivered

14.A. take up B. pick up C. make up D. speak up

15.A. doubt B. interest C. worry D. admiration

16. A. mean B. shameful C. brave D. careful

17. A. on B. back C. about D. forward

18.A. recognized B. admitted C. ignored D. rewarded

19.A. care B. forgive C. regret D. reflect

20. A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Fortunately D. Certainly

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Mr. Robinson had to travel on business. As he was in a hurry, he decided to go 1. air. When he got aboard the plane, he tried to look for 2. window seat and he found only one was left. There was a soldier 3. (sit) in the seat beside it. Mr. Robinson at once went towards it.

When he reached it, 4. , he saw that there was a notice on it. It was written in ink and said, “This seat 5. (preserve) for proper load balance, thank you.” Never 6. Mr. Robinson seen such an unusual notice in a plane before, but he thought the plane must be carrying something 7. (particular) heavy, so he walked on and found another empty seat.

Several 8. (passenger) tried the same but they also read the notice and went on. When the plane was nearly full, a very beautiful girl hurried into the plane. The soldier, 9. was watching people coming in, quickly took the notice off the seat. And 10. was in this way that he succeeded in having the company of the girl during the whole trip.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

On December 10th last year, we paid a visit to a high-tech agricultural garden. It took us one and a half hour to get there. The naturally environment there was very pleased, and we could breathe fresh air. The intelligent glass greenhouse, where many kinds of fruits and vegetables were growing there, was really amazing. Because it was very cold outside, the greenhouse controlling by a computer could provide a proper temperature. That was also very interesting to see so many colorful fruits and vegetables in the greenhouse which we have never seen before. Luckily, we allowed to taste some of the fruits and vegetables. We really had a good time and learned a lot over the visit.

In a touching story, a family was shocked to find that a stranger had secretly paid for more than half of their Christmas gifts.

When Ayers went to make a payment toward the $283 balance for her family’s Christmas gifts at Walmart, her money was refused. According to a Walmart employee, a woman had paid a part of Ayers’ bill after seeing her shopping in the store. The unknown woman also left Ayers a touching note, which left the mother of two in tears.

Ayers, whose sons are 11 and 3, says the stranger’s great generosity came at the perfect time for her family. Before the anonymous payment was made, Ayers had worried she would not be able to get her kids’ toys in time for Christmas.

Ayers is still looking for the woman who helped pay for their Christmas gifts for her kids. She took a picture of her receipt with the headline: This stranger paid 4 gifts for us. I wish I could thank her for helping give our kids a Merry Christmas!

For thousands of families like Ayers’, feeling this financial pressure around Christmastime is nothing new. These families who still have a roof over their heads and food on their tables often slip through the cracks — they can afford all the necessities, but the “extras” are harder to come by. Considering that Americans are estimated to spend $882 on Christmas gifts this year, it makes sense that a family with a few financial problems would have a hard time filling the stockings for their kids.

Realizing how common this Christmas problem really is makes Ayers’ story even more special. These random acts of kindness around the holidays, often from nameless strangers, can determine what a family’s Christmas looks like. Christmas may not be all about the material stuff, but for families, and especially for kids, it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference.

1.Why did the Walmart employee refuse Ayers’ money?

A. She was too poor to afford it.

B. Her money was not enough.

C. Someone had paid for her.

D. The charismas gifts were free.

2.Why is Ayers still looking for the nameless woman?

A. To say thanks to her.

B. To pay her money back.

C. To praise her online.

D. To make friends with her.

3. Which of the following best describes families like Ayers’?

A. They value Christmas very much.

B. They try their best to buy kids gifts.

C. They hate to spend Christmas.

D. They live from hand to mouth.

4.What’s the author’s attitude towards the acts of kindness?

A. Praiseful. B. Helpful.

C. Troublesome. D. Useless.

If you want a little extra security against thieves stealing your bicycle, designer Dennis Siegel has designed a solution. The RFID Bikealarm is attached to the seat on a bicycle and gives off an alarm when it senses movement.

“The RFID Bikealarm is meant to be a useful add-on to mechanical bicycle locks because it greatly extends the range of protection with only a few components,” Siegel explains on his website. “It is low-cost, durable and easy to use.”

The Bikealarm was designed as part of Siegel’s Bachelor’s degree thesis at the University of the Arts Bremen in Germany. The device will scare off any would-be thieves the moment they begin to steal the bicycle to which it is attached. It is able to continuously sense the environment to distinguish between specific events, for instance a passing tram / car and a serious theft.

Siegel created a working model of an alarm that would sound when it sensed movement, but wasn’t initially sure how it would be best attached to a bicycle. “I decided to mount it to the rails of the seat because it allows for comfortable interaction and the position is less obvious as it looks like a small repair kit,” he says.

Siegel chose to use RFID technology rather than Bluetooth to keep the costs down. Siegel explains that the most difficult aspect of creating the alarm was to get the electronic circuit down to a small enough size.

The device runs off a kind of battery that can be charged by USB within 2 hours and lasts for a few days with normal use. As the Bikealarm is only at development stage, Siegel hasn’t signed any agreements to put it on the market.

1.When it senses movement, the RFID Bikealarm will _____.

A. make a warning sound

B. fasten the bicycle tightly

C. shake the bicycle quickly

D. call the police automatically

2.Which of the following shows the right position of the RFID Bikealarm on a bicycle?

A. B.

C. D.

3. What do we know about the RFID Bikealarm?

A. It can’t tell between specific events.

B. It is very difficult to use.

C. It uses a kind of battery for power.

D. It depends on Bluetooth technology.

4. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that ______.

A. the electronic circuit is a little larger

B. it’s very easy to make a Bikealarm

C. it costs too much at present

D. not many Bikealarms are produced

根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，用正确形式的单词填空。并把完整单词填写在答题卷相应的位置上。

1.The doctor said, “The usual flu s__________ include a high temperature, headache and so on.”

2.I was told that Bill Traylor died in poverty in 1947, but his art was worth a f__________.

3.Our d__________ was delayed because of bad weather, so we had to stay at the airport waiting for the announcement.

4.As a result, all three teams a__________ different approaches to solve the problem.

5.It is said that Mike has just been a__________ as director of the publishing division.

6.The police did a __________（彻底的） research of the area but found nothing.

7.She taught her son to read and even to sing two or three little ballads, __________（陪同） him on her old piano.

8.He had to overcome the difficulty of __________（适应） himself to different climates.

9.To our surprise, the weather is very __________（多变的）in the mountains at this time of year.

10.She performed the most __________（挑战）task without a mistake, making us impressed.

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