题目内容
【题目】Think about the longest elevator ride that you’ve ever taken. Whether you rose five floors or 100, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day. When you reach the top floor, prepare for views that are really out of this world. You’ll be in space!
Space elevators might sound like a crazy idea, but they’re something scientists have been working on for decades.
Why would anyone want a space elevator? At the moment, riding in a capsule is the only way ordinary people can get to and from space. But those rides are very expensive — about $25 million per person per flight.
Researchers are still figuring out the details about how a space elevator might work. One idea is stretching (伸展) a very long cable — more than 37,000 kilometers — up to space from the earth’s equator (赤道). The location is important: Objects in space above the equator orbit (绕……的轨道飞行) the earth at the same speed that our planet turns. A weight on the end of the cable would stretch it tight. An elevator tied to the cable could use it to climb up and down.
The only problem is that besides being long, this cable must also be very strong. Storms, including hurricanes might break it. One way to solve this problem is to stretch the cable from the moon instead of from the earth. Airplanes designed to climb higher than a typical jet might take off from the earth and link up with the cable, which would be held in place by the pull of gravity from the earth. An elevator car waiting there would then take riders the rest of the way to the moon. Fueled by solar power, the elevator could transport people and materials without much expense or effort per ride.
So, when will you be taking your first spaceelevator ride? Probably not for a while.
【1】The first paragraph is presented by________.
A. giving an example
B. making a comparison
C. asking questions
D. analyzing causes
【2】Why have scientists been working on space elevators?
A. To make trips to space cheaper.
B. To help astronauts do research in space.
C. To find a more convenient way to the moon.
D. To prove an assumption which seems crazy.
【3】The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.
A. the cable
B. the equator
C. an object in space
D. a weight on the end of the cable
【4】Which part of a magazine may the article appear in?
A. Science and technology. B. Sports.
C. Literature. D. Entertainment.
【答案】
【1】B
【2】A
【3】A
【4】A
【解析】
本文是一篇科普说明文,主要讲述科学家考虑建设太空电梯帮助更多人能够进入太空,介绍了这一做法的原理以及优缺点。
【1】细节理解题。根据第一段2、3句Whether you rose five floors or 100, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day.可知普通的电梯只有几分钟,而文章里谈论的电梯却要一天。使用了比较的方法呈现主要内容。故B项正确。
【2】细节理解题。根据文章第三段后两句At the moment, riding in a capsule is the only way ordinary people can get to and from space. But those rides are very expensive — about $25 million per person per flight.可知现在乘坐宇宙飞船上太空太贵了,所以科学家才会考虑建设太空电梯。故A项正确。
【3】细节理解题。根据本句An elevator tied to the cable could use it to climb up and down.电梯被系在电缆上,并利用电缆上上下下。句中的it就是指前半句中提及的cable。故A项正确。
【4】推理判断题。本文是一篇科普说明文,主要讲述科学家考虑建设太空电梯帮助更多人能够进入太空,介绍了这一做法的原理以及优缺点。本文属于科技类短文,最可能出现在杂志的科技版块。故A项正确。
【题目】请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意: 每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。
What do you do when somebody hurts you? Do you want to hurt that person back, or do you hold it against them for the rest of your life? If you answered “yes” to these questions, know that you are like most people. To forgive is something that most people generally have difficulty with.
People don’t forgive readily, because it is easier to hate than to forgive. Some people think to forgive is a sign of weakness, but actually to forgive takes courage and effort.
Forgiveness is a gift from a generous heart. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not based on whether the person deserves it or whether the person has asked for it.
Besides, forgiveness is an act and a process, which often takes time. The deeper your pain, the longer it usually takes to completely forgive. It is an act because it is not just the words you say, but also your actions which show if you’ve truly forgiven someone.
Forgiveness is necessary because it helps removes the burden of bitterness and hate. It takes a lot of energy to hate and to keep that hate in place. Hate puts unnecessary stress on your body. It is a well-known fact, proven by numerous studies, that bitterness and hate can actually make you sick. The moment that people forgive and let go of their hate, they will start to get well. Forgiveness brings freedom, whereas revenge (报复) is neither sweet nor satisfying.
I have personal experience of this. I used to be very cynical about life and didn’t forgive easily. At the time, I also struggled in every area of my life. Things just didn’t seem to work out for me. It is as if everything that could go wrong, always went wrong. That was until somebody told me to take a look at my attitude. And when I forgave those who wronged me and changed my attitude, everything else changed. It didn’t happen overnight. It took a while, but I could see and feel the difference.
Are things not working out in your life, despite you doing all the “right” things? Is it possible that you are holding “unforgiveness” in your heart? It is worth thinking about.
Introduction | It is common that people find it difficult to forgive those 【1】them. |
Myth of forgiveness | To forgive is a sign of weakness. |
Truth of forgiveness | To forgive is in fact a sign of 【2】 |
To forgive shows you have a generous heart, not that someone has done something good that is 【3】 your forgiveness.. | |
The time it takes to forgive someone is decided by the 【4】 of the pain. It is your action rather than words that really 【5】. | |
Reasons for forgiveness | To hate requires much energy, thus 【6】 unnecessary stress on the body. Forgiveness 【7】 you from bitterness and burden. |
Author’s experience | Everything seemed to go wrong until I was 【8】 of my own attitude towards things happening to me. Everything changed in 【9】 to my changed attitude. |
Conclusion | When you find everything going wrong 【10】 your effort, think about your attitude toward forgiveness. |