20.
Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut.Ever wonder what it takes to be one?
Take NASA for example.
In order to catch NASA's eye,would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams,but also find unique ways to (41)Dthemselves from the harsh competition.
NASA's requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years.Originally,it (42)Kcandidates with a military flight background,with at least 1,000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft.In 1978,however,NASA (43)Hits focus to a more varied group of astronauts:scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields.
During the years of shuttle missions,everyone had a (44)J:some would focus on robotics,others on spacewalks or maintenance.To work on the space station,astronauts must be able to perform all tasks,which encourage (45)Bto acquire different experiences.Jeanette Epps,an astronaut,studied aerospace engineering,worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA.She says astronauts'varied backgrounds (46)Fto their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.
After ensuring that candidates are U.S.citizens and that they satisfy (47)Aeducation and experience requirements,the selection committee enters a gray area."We're not really looking for one thing,just a good mix of things,"said Duane Ross,the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.
To the committee,candidates who take on (48)Ioutside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy.Many astronauts who don't have a military background do hold a(n)(49)Epiloting license.Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers,scuba divers or skiers.Others are musicians,dancers,or play competitive sports.Choosing to (50)Gthemselves to different,extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.
A.basic B.applicants C.extraordinary D.distinguish E.private F.contribute G.expose H.shifted I.challenges J.specialty K.favored |
Take NASA for example.
In order to catch NASA's eye,would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams,but also find unique ways to (41)Dthemselves from the harsh competition.
NASA's requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years.Originally,it (42)Kcandidates with a military flight background,with at least 1,000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft.In 1978,however,NASA (43)Hits focus to a more varied group of astronauts:scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields.
During the years of shuttle missions,everyone had a (44)J:some would focus on robotics,others on spacewalks or maintenance.To work on the space station,astronauts must be able to perform all tasks,which encourage (45)Bto acquire different experiences.Jeanette Epps,an astronaut,studied aerospace engineering,worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA.She says astronauts'varied backgrounds (46)Fto their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.
After ensuring that candidates are U.S.citizens and that they satisfy (47)Aeducation and experience requirements,the selection committee enters a gray area."We're not really looking for one thing,just a good mix of things,"said Duane Ross,the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.
To the committee,candidates who take on (48)Ioutside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy.Many astronauts who don't have a military background do hold a(n)(49)Epiloting license.Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers,scuba divers or skiers.Others are musicians,dancers,or play competitive sports.Choosing to (50)Gthemselves to different,extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.
18.One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant,waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive.Suddenly I (41)C that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction,(42)D he knew me.The man had a newspaper (43)B in front of him,which he was (44)Cto read,but I could (45)Athat he was keeping an eye on me.When the waiter brought my (46)D,the man was clearly puzzled by the (47)B way in which the waiter and I (48)A each other.He seemed even more puzzled as (49)B went on and it became (50)C that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me.Finally he got up and went into the (51)D.When he came out,he paid his bill and (52)A without another glance in my direction.
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had (53)A."Well,"he said,"that man was a detective.He (54)Cyou here because he thought you were the man he (55)D."What?"I said,showing my (56)B.The owner continued,"He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man.I (57)Asay he looked very much like you!Of course,since we know you,we told him that he had made a (58)B.""Well,it's really (59)D I came to a restaurant where I'm known,"I said."(60)C,I might have been in trouble."
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had (53)A."Well,"he said,"that man was a detective.He (54)Cyou here because he thought you were the man he (55)D."What?"I said,showing my (56)B.The owner continued,"He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man.I (57)Asay he looked very much like you!Of course,since we know you,we told him that he had made a (58)B.""Well,it's really (59)D I came to a restaurant where I'm known,"I said."(60)C,I might have been in trouble."
41.A.knew | B.understood | C.noticed | D.recognized |
42.A.since | B.even if | C.though | D.as if |
43.A.flat | B.open | C.cut | D.fixed |
44.A.hoping | B.thinking | C.pretending | D.continuing |
45.A.see | B.find | C.guess | D.learn |
46.A.menu | B.bill | C.paper | D.food |
47.A.direct | B.familiar | C.strange | D.funny |
48.A.chatted with | B.looked at | C.laughed at | D.talked about |
49.A.the waiter | B.time | C.I | D.the dinner |
50.A.true | B.hopeful | C.clear | D.possible |
51.A.restaurant | B.washroom | C.office | D.kitchen |
52.A.left | B.acted | C.sat down | D.calmed down |
53.A.wanted | B.tried | C.ordered | D.wished |
54.A.met | B.caught | C.followed | D.discovered |
55.A.was to beat | B.was dealing with | C.was to meet | D.was looking for |
56.A.care | B.surprise | C.worry | D.regret |
57.A.mu st | B.can | C.need | D.may |
58.A.discovery | B.mistake | C.decision | D.fortune |
59.A.a pity | B.natural | C.a chance | D.lucky |
60.A.Thus | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
17.Several years ago,a public school teacher was hired and sent to visit children who were (41)A in a city hospital.Her job was to help them with their (42)C so they would not be too far behind when (43)B enough to return to schoo1.
One day,this teacher received a(n) (44)D requesting that she visit a particular child.She took the boy's name and (45)A number and was told by the teacher on the other end of the line,"We are studying nouns and adverbs now,I'd be (46)Aif you could help him with his homework so he doesn't (47)C the others."
The boy's room was (48)D in the hospital's burn unit.Before she was (49)A to enter,she had to put on the special coverings against infection.She was told not to touch the boy or his bed.The young boy,(50)B burned,was obviously in great pain.The teacher felt (51)C and didn't know what to say.Finally she said,"Your (52)B sent me to help you."The next morning when she returned,one of the nurses asked,"What did you do to that boy?"(53)B she could finish an apology,the nurse (54)C her by saying,"We've been (55)C about him,but ever since you were here yesterday his whole attitude has changed.He's fighting back,responding to (56)B …it's a though he's decided to live."
The boy himself later explained that he completely gave up his (57)A and fel the was going to die,until he saw that special teacher.Everything had (58)D with the teacher's simple help.With happy tears in his eyes,he (59)Ait like this:"They wouldn't send a special teacher to work on nouns and adverbs with a (60)D boy."
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One day,this teacher received a(n) (44)D requesting that she visit a particular child.She took the boy's name and (45)A number and was told by the teacher on the other end of the line,"We are studying nouns and adverbs now,I'd be (46)Aif you could help him with his homework so he doesn't (47)C the others."
The boy's room was (48)D in the hospital's burn unit.Before she was (49)A to enter,she had to put on the special coverings against infection.She was told not to touch the boy or his bed.The young boy,(50)B burned,was obviously in great pain.The teacher felt (51)C and didn't know what to say.Finally she said,"Your (52)B sent me to help you."The next morning when she returned,one of the nurses asked,"What did you do to that boy?"(53)B she could finish an apology,the nurse (54)C her by saying,"We've been (55)C about him,but ever since you were here yesterday his whole attitude has changed.He's fighting back,responding to (56)B …it's a though he's decided to live."
The boy himself later explained that he completely gave up his (57)A and fel the was going to die,until he saw that special teacher.Everything had (58)D with the teacher's simple help.With happy tears in his eyes,he (59)Ait like this:"They wouldn't send a special teacher to work on nouns and adverbs with a (60)D boy."
41.A.patients | B.nurses | C.volunteers | D.assistants |
42.A.recovery | B.difficulty | C.homework | D.housework |
43.A.smart | B.well | C.old | D.kind |
44.A.1etter | B.E-mail | C.note | D.call |
45.A.room | B.ID | C.telephone | D.car |
46.A.grateful | B.amazed | C.willing | D.curious |
47.A.compare with | B.refer to | C.fall behind | D.rely on |
48.A.replaced | B.surrounded | C.hidden | D.1ocated |
49.A.allowed | B.forced | C.pushed | D.forbidden |
50.A.regularly | B.badly | C.gradually | D.naturally |
51.A.moved | B.disappointed | C.awkward | D.1onely |
52.A.mother | B.teacher | C.doctor | D.classmate |
53.A.Once | B.Before | C.After | D.Until |
54.A.encouraged | B.disturbed | C.interrupted | D.warned |
55.A.crazy | B.confident | C.worried | D.curious |
56.A.experiences | B.treatments | C.permissions | D.suggestions |
57.A.hope | B.study | C.family | D.work |
58.A.happened | B.continued | C.disappeared | D.changed |
59.A.expressed | B.announced | C.celebrated | D.complained |
60.A.tired | B.disabled | C.1ying | D.dying |