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In 1901, H.G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers(探险者) landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the "moon people" they met. In turn, the "moon people" expressed their surprise. "Why," they asked, "are you traveling to outer space when you don't even use your inner space?"
H.G. Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the "moon people" asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.
Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The "Chunnel", a tunnel(隧道)connecting England and France, is now complete.
But what about underground cities? Japan's Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called "Alice Cities." The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome(太阳能穹顶)would cover the whole city.
Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth's space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness. H. G. Wells’ "moon people" would agree. Would you?
56. The explorers in H. G. Wells’ story were surprised to find that the "moon people"____.
A. knew so much about the earth
B. understood their language
C. lived in so many underground cities
D. were ahead of them in space technology
57. What does the underlined word "it"(Paragraph 2)refer to?
A. Discovering the moon's inner space.
B. Using the earth's inner space.
C. Meeting the "Moon people" again.
D. Traveling to outer space.
58. What sort of underground systems are already here with us?
A. Offices, shopping areas, power stations.
B. Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas.
C. Gardens, car parks, power stations.
D. Tunnels, gardens, offices.
59. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Alice Cities-cities of the future
B. Space travel with H. G. Wells
C. Enjoy living underground
D. Building down, not up
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The package consisted of a long, narrow box ???__36___ wrapped in brown paper. ???__37___ the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside — a very old one with a beautifully carved wooden handle. ???__38___ he had not seen it in more than 20 years, he recognized it ???__39___ .
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Oscar ???__43___the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat ???__44___ Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O'Brien.
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's ???__45___ on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. "May I__________ ???__46___ you?" she asked.
"I'd like to return it if it's yours," Oscar said, ???__47___ the umbrella as if presenting a ???__48__ that had long been wished for.
"Why, yes! It's mine," replied Mrs. O'Brien with a ???__49___ smile and shining eyes. "It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your ??__50_ ?"
"No, ma'am," he said, "My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward. "
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36. A. carefully B. strictly C. roughly D. casually
37. A. Observing B. Seizing C. Opening D. Searching
38. A. After B. When C. Since D. Although
39. A. clearly B. fully C. suddenly D. immediately
40. A. average B. unusual C. plain D. typical
41. A. origin B. shape C. beauty D. history
42. A. designer B. owner C. user D. seller
43. A. convinced B. forced C. encouraged D. advised
44. A. until B. where C. which D. before
45. A. family B. theater C. house D. neighborhood
46. A. invite B. help C. bother D. know
47. A. holding out B. turning out C. picking up D. putting up
48. A. chance B. gift C. fact D. result
49. A. wide B. confident C. proud D. shy
50. A. patience B. kindness C. courage D. determination
51 A. obviously B. naturally C. exactly D. probably
52. A. nice B. rare C. precious D. old
53. A. in contrast B. in answer C. in exchange D. in return
54. A. possess B. value C. carry D. accept
55. A. unselfish B. significant C. attractive D. sympathetic
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Mary:Jay, I know you and Adrian were two of the first foreigners who went to Lhasa by the famous Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Jay:Yeah, we were r 1 lucky, for there was a great d 2 for tickets and many people had missed out.
Mary:So do tell me something about your trip!
Jay:O 3 48-hour-long trip from Beijing to Lhasa was unforgettable t 4 it was long and a bit uncomfortable.The beautiful and breathtaking views of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau(高原)made u 5 for it.On the train people rushed to the windows to e 6 the scenery of snowy m 7 , blue lakes and fields of yaks(牦牛).We were very excited as the train was running p 8 the railway station on the Tanggula Mountain Pass of 5068 meters above sea level, the h 9 railway station in the world.
Mary:I think the Qinghai-Tibet Railway b 10 much more opportunities for foreigners to see Tibet.I’d like to go there this summer.
In 1901, H.G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met. In turn, the moon people expressed their surprise. They asked: “Why are you traveling to outer space when you don’t even use your inner space?”
H.G. Wells could only imagine traveling to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.
Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The “Chunnel”, a tunnel connecting England and France, is now complete. But what about underground cities? Japan’s Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities.” The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome would cover the whole city.
Supports of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth’s space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, garden, and wilderness. H.G. Wells’ “moon people” would agree. Would you?
1. The explorers in H.G. Wells’ story were surprised to find that the “moon people”_________.
A. knew so much about the earth.
B. lived in so many underground cities
C. understood their language
D. were ahead of them in space technology
2. What does the last word “it” in the second paragraph refers to?
A. Discovering the moon’s inner space.
B. Traveling to outer space.
C. Meeting the “moon people” again.
D. Using the earth’s inner space.
3. What kind of underground systems are already here with us?
A. Gardens, car parks, power station.
B. Tunnels, car parks and shopping areas.
C. Tunnels, gardens, offices.
D. Offices, shopping areas, power stations.
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Alice Cities---cities of the future.
B. Space travel with H.G. Wells
C. Building down, not up
D. Enjoying living underground
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