We have always been interested in the moon. 2000 years ago people already knew it moved around the earth and where it would be in the sky at different times of the year. At that time, everything about the moon was learned by watching it carefully in the sky.

When scientists could use telescopes(望远镜) to study the moon more closely, their ideas began to change. They could see the moon was made of rocks. Most scientists thought moon rocks would be different from those on Earth. This was because they believed the moon had once been a planet(行星) that had been caught in the earth’s gravity(重力) millions of years earlier.

In 1969 moon rocks were finally brought to the earth and studied. Much to their surprise, scientists found that, except for water, the moon and the earth were made of the same things. Once again new ideas were needed for this new information.

After years of study, most scientists now think that the moon was once part of Earth. They believe very early in its history, maybe 4 million years ago, something about the size of Mars(火星) hit Earth. This sent billions of rocks into space around our planet. These rocks slowly joined together and after many years became the moon.

In the future, even though our ideas about the moon may change again, we will still be interested in it.

1.In the passage the writer wants to tell us ___________________.

A. why people are interested in the moon

B. how ideas about the moon have changed over time

C. where the moon came from in the past

D. that people have finally learned the truth about the moon.

2.Before 1969 most scientists thought the moon was ___________________.

A. part of the earth billions of years earlier

B. older than the earth

C. a planet caught by the earth’s gravity

D. made of the same things as the earth

3.From this passage we can learn that ___________________.

A. scientists in the past were not clever

B. the earth was once part of the moon

C. we now know everything about the moon

D. new information brings new ideas

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阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

Helen was sure that she would win the photography competition. Ever since she found the notice calling for________ of sunset in the newspaper,Helen had planned to capture(拍摄)the view from the top of Central Library. After taking the pictures,Helen was ________that she would win the first prize.

Two weeks later,when the winners were announc ed,Helen could not believe it;she did not even place.“What’s the matter with these people?”

she complained angrily. However,when she saw their photos,Helen realized that she had overvalued her talent. There was only one thing to do:________ her skills.

At school the next morning,Helen asked Mr. James about joining the school photography club. As the president of the club, Mr.James ________cameras and could help her improve her skills.“Of course you can join !”Mr.Jams answered.“The only requirement is that you offer ________ for our photo shoots and help develop creativity.”

For the next several days, Helen thought about ideas. She read the newspaper and saw a notice for another competition:Best Photo of City Wildlife. The first prize was a group camping trip to a state park. Helen________ that would be the perfect competition for the club to enter, and the members could share the prize together.

Helen knew ________ where she wanted the club to go and called her aunt who worked in a restaurant. It had a small deck(甲板)that jutted over the river with a great view of sunset on Janson Bridge. Helen knew about something________ under that bridge that held the key to win the competition.

The next Saturday evening, the photography club stood on the back deck, cameras positioned towards the bridge. Helen knew what to________ . Under Janson Bridge housed one of the largest bat groups in North Americas. As the sun began to set, a fascinating sight appeared in the sky.“There they are !”shouted Helen. The students took pictures and stared in amazement. Bats flew over the water and formed a cloud.

Two months later, one of the club’s photos won the competition and the photography club was reported in the newspaper.“The city’s animal lovers can’t wait to see what the Stevenson Middle School Photography Club will________ next,”the reporter wrote in the article.

1.A. letters B. photos C. stories D. news

2.A. confident B. active C. afraid D. nervous

3.A. lose B. learn C. perfect D. test

4.A. sold B. invented C. repaired D. understood

5.A. dreams B. prize C. ideas D. honor

6.A. decided B. wondered C. accepted D. showed

7.A. carefully B. immediately C. gradually D. widely

8.A. strange B. natural C. special D. private

9.A. trust B. reply C. invite D. expect

10.A. miss B. catch C. protect D. face

阅读表达,阅读短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。

Every year, thousands of students choose to study overseas,that is to say, to study in a foreign country. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

Why Do It?

Firstly, you can learn a second language easily. Secondly, you can know more about another culture. Thirdly, you will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. What's more, it's easy to get a job in the future, since many companies like those who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the Right Choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school,ask yourself : Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study overseas? Do I want to live with a host family,with roommates, or alone?

Getting Ready to Go

Get your passport and visa (签证)early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country. Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card(信用卡)with you.

Once You Are There

After the first few weeks overseas,many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar(熟悉的)ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school,and culture. When you feel sad or homesick,try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

1.The underlined word overseas in Paragraph 1 means

2.Why do students choose to study overseas?(至少列出两条原因)

3.Once you decide to study overseas,you have to .

4.When you feel sad or homesick, what can you do according to the passage?

5.Give a proper title(题目)to the passage.

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