Unless we spend money spotting and preventing asteroids(小行星)now, one might crash into Early and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists.

  Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race across the night sky.Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don’t threaten us.But there are also thousands of asteroids whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.

  Buy $50 million worth of new telescopes right now.Then spend $10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks.By the time we spot a fatal one, the scientists say, we’ll have a way to change its course.

  Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons.But the cost wouldn’t be cheap.Is is worth it?Two things experts consider when judging any risk are:(1)How likely the event is; and(2)How bad the consequences if the event occurs.Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500 000 years.Sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall, it would be the end of the world.“If we don’t take care of these asteroids, they’ll take care of us,”says one scientist.“It’s that simple.”

  The cure, though, might be worse than the disease.Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth?“The world has less to fear from doomsday(世界末日)rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against it,”said a New York Times article.

(1)

What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?

[  ]

A.

They are heavenly bodies different in composition.

B.

They are heavenly bodies similar in nature.

C.

There are more asteroids than meteoroids.

D.

Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.

(2)

What do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with Earth?

[  ]

A.

It is very unlikely but the danger exists.

B.

Such a collision might occur once every 25 years.

C.

Collisions of smaller asteroids with Earth occur more often than expected.

D.

It’s still too early to say whether such a collision might occur.

(3)

What do people think of the suggestion of using nuclear weapons to alter the course of asteroids?

[  ]

A.

It sounds practical but it may not solve the problem.

B.

It may create more problems than it might solve.

C.

It is a waste of money because a collision of asteroids with Earth is very unlikely.

D.

Further research should be done before it is proved applicable.

(4)

We can conclude from the passage that.________

[  ]

A.

while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world

B.

asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near future

C.

the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlike to happen in our lifetime.

D.

workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth

Unless we spend money spotting and preventing asteroids(小行星) now, one might crash into Early and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists.

Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星) that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don’t threaten us. But there are also thousands of asteroids whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.

Buy $50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one, the scientists say, we’ll have a way to change its course.

Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons.  But the cost wouldn’t be cheap. Is is worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: (1)How likely the event is; and (2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500 000 years. Sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall, it would be the end of the world. “If we don’t take care of these asteroids, they’ll take care of us,”says one scientist.  “It’s that simple.”

 The cure, though, might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday(世界末日) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against it,” said a New York Times article.

9.What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?

A.They are heavenly bodies different in composition.

  B.They are heavenly bodies similar in nature.

C.There are more asteroids than meteoroids.

D.Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.

10.What do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with Earth?

A.It is very unlikely but the danger exists.

B.Such a collision might occur once every 25 years.

C.Coilisions of smaller asteroids with Earth occur more often than expected.

  D.lt’s still too early to say whether such a collision might occur.

11.What do people think of the suggestion of using nuclear weapons to alter the course of asteroids?

A.It sounds practical but it may not solve the problem.

B.It may create more problems than it might slove.

C.It is a waste of money because a collision of asteroids with Earth is very unlikely.

D.Further research should be done before it is proved applicable.

12.We can conclude from the passage that .      

A.while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world

B.asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near future

C.the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlike to happen in our    lifetime.

D.workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth

任务型阅读: 阅读下面六项活动的介绍(A、B、C、D、E和F),为每一位选出符合各人需求的最佳活动。选项中有一项是多余选项。

Sam who came from America two months ago is now teaching oral English in Dongfang

Middle School.He can only understand and speak a few Chinese words.He is adventurous

and sporting and would like to try something new to kill his time on Sunday.

Julie coming from Australia is an exchange student in Shaoguan University.She majors in

Chinese Art and likes Chinese culture very much.But now what worries her most is her

overweight because of the delicious Chinese food.So she’d like to find someone to guide her

to keep fit.

Mrs.Yang is very busy with her job in the company as well as the housework at home.As a result of the long-term strain, she often feels oppressed, restless and tired.So she hopes to do

some suitable exercise to lessen and relax such disturbances of physical and mental system at

weekends.

Some of Ted’s Net friends will go to Beijing to visit him around Christmas.How excited he is! He plans to take them to some places of interest and entertain them.Now he is looking through China Daily to find something fit for them.

Benny has just graduated from No.16 Middle School.Luckily, he has been admitted into South China Agricultural University.Since childhood, he has been interested in trees, flowers, birds and animals.Now in the summer holiday, he is eager to find something exciting and something he is keen on to do.

A.Flashlight Adventure: Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Great Valley.A guide will lead the tour.Many of the animals you’ll see on this trip can only be seen at night.The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see.Cost: 50 yuan.Time:8: 00—10: 30 pm, every Saturday.Tel: 83321239.

       B.Taichi with English Narration: An experienced Taichi teacher, about 38, teaches the basic 24 movements, pushing-hands and self-defense techniques.It is fit for the beginners and intermediate level.Time:10: 00—12: 00 am, every Sunday.Place: Bamboo Garden Hotel, Jiu Gulou Street.Fee: 60 yuan each time.Tel: 65287750.

       C.Chinese Ink & Painting Class: It is to learn the techniques of painting a bird, flower, or lady with brushes.The Chinese philosophy and culture will also be included.Tools and materials are provided.Time: 7: 00—9: 00 pm, every Friday.Fee: 50 yuan each week.Tel: 38876788.

       D.Great Wall Party: The latest Great Wall Party is sponsored by the Club and Elektrobeat and held at Jinshanling.Local DJ Mark, as well as guests Slab from Australia, Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin the sounds.All drinks are priced at 20 yuan.Ticket: 200 yuan, including bus ride there and back plus entrance fee to the Great Wall.Time:8: 00 pm—2: 00 am, Dec.20—30.Pre-sale tickets are available at Public Space.Tel: 64160759.

       E.Healthy Diet Program: The 8-week program helps you discover how to be healthy, slim and beautiful! It is unlike other diet regimes in that it focuses on proper nutrition first and weight loss second.It offers control over stomach and continuing hunger with a calorie dense diet allowing 1,700 to 2,000 calories a day.Call to get more information: 75763457.

       F.Lotus Yoga: The word Yoga means combination and harmony, whose true sense refers to the perfect unity of a person’s body and mind.It is a way to maintain highly natural and relaxed state and purify your body and mind, a way to lessen the tiredness in the waist and back and keep fit while heightening the body’s ability to keep coordinated and balanced.Booking for any course, please access http: //wwwLotusyogacn

任务型阅读: 阅读下面六项活动的介绍(A、B、C、D、E和F),为每一位选出符合各人需求的最佳活动。选项中有一项是多余选项。
【小题1】Sam who came from America two months ago is now teaching oral English in Dongfang
Middle School.He can only understand and speak a few Chinese words.He is adventurous
and sporting and would like to try something new to kill his time on Sunday.
【小题2】Julie coming from Australia is an exchange student in Shaoguan University.She majors in
Chinese Art and likes Chinese culture very much.But now what worries her most is her
overweight because of the delicious Chinese food.So she’d like to find someone to guide her
to keep fit.
【小题3】Mrs.Yang is very busy with her job in the company as well as the housework at home.As a result of the long-term strain, she often feels oppressed, restless and tired.So she hopes to do
some suitable exercise to lessen and relax such disturbances of physical and mental system at
weekends.
【小题4】Some of Ted’s Net friends will go to Beijing to visit him around Christmas.How excited he is! He plans to take them to some places of interest and entertain them.Now he is looking through China Daily to find something fit for them.
【小题5】Benny has just graduated from No.16 Middle School.Luckily, he has been admitted into South China Agricultural University.Since childhood, he has been interested in trees, flowers, birds and animals.Now in the summer holiday, he is eager to find something exciting and something he is keen on to do.

A.Flashlight Adventure: Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Great Valley.A guide will lead the tour.Many of the animals you’ll see on this trip can only be seen at night.The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see.Cost: 50 yuan.Time:8: 00—10: 30 pm, every Saturday.Tel: 83321239.
B.Taichi with English Narration: An experienced Taichi teacher, about 38, teaches the basic 24 movements, pushing-hands and self-defense techniques.It is fit for the beginners and intermediate level.Time:10: 00—12: 00 am, every Sunday.Place: Bamboo Garden Hotel, Jiu Gulou Street.Fee: 60 yuan each time.Tel: 65287750.
C.Chinese Ink & Painting Class: It is to learn the techniques of painting a bird, flower, or lady with brushes.The Chinese philosophy and culture will also be included.Tools and materials are provided.Time: 7: 00—9: 00 pm, every Friday.Fee: 50 yuan each week.Tel: 38876788.
D.Great Wall Party: The latest Great Wall Party is sponsored by the Club and Elektrobeat and held at Jinshanling.Local DJ Mark, as well as guests Slab from Australia, Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin the sounds.All drinks are priced at 20 yuan.Ticket: 200 yuan, including bus ride there and back plus entrance fee to the Great Wall.Time:8: 00 pm—2: 00 am, Dec.20—30.Pre-sale tickets are available at Public Space.Tel: 64160759.
E.Healthy Diet Program: The 8-week program helps you discover how to be healthy, slim and beautiful! It is unlike other diet regimes in that it focuses on proper nutrition first and weight loss second.It offers control over stomach and continuing hunger with a calorie dense diet allowing 1,700 to 2,000 calories a day.Call to get more information: 75763457.
F.Lotus Yoga: The word Yoga means combination and harmony, whose true sense refers to the perfect unity of a person’s body and mind.It is a way to maintain highly natural and relaxed state and purify your body and mind, a way to lessen the tiredness in the waist and back and keep fit while heightening the body’s ability to keep coordinated and balanced.Booking for any course, please access http: //wwwLotusyogacn

第二节:在第61至65题中,有五人正在选择合适的活动。阅读下面六项活动的介绍(A、B、C、D、E和F),为每一位选出符合各人需求的最佳活动。选项中有一项是多余选项。

61. Sam who came from America two months ago is now teaching oral English in Dongfang Middle School. He can only understand and speak a few Chinese words. He is adventurous and sporting and would like to try something new to kill his time on Sunday.

62. Julie coming from Australia is an exchange student in Shaoguan University. She majors in Chinese Art and likes Chinese culture very much. But now what worries her most is her overweight because of the delicious Chinese food. So she’d like to find someone to guide her to keep fit.

63. Mrs.Yang is very busy with her job in the company as well as the housework at home. As a result of the long-term strain, she often feels oppressed, restless and tired. So she hopes to do some suitable exercise to lessen and relax such disturbances of physical and mental system at weekends.

64. Some of Ted’s Net friends will go to Beijing to visit him around Christmas. How excited he is! He plans to take them to some places of interest and entertain them. Now he is looking through China Daily to find something fit for them.

65. Benny has just graduated from No.16 Middle School. Luckily, he has been admitted into South China Agricultural University. Since childhood, he has been interested in trees, flowers, birds and animals. Now in the summer holiday, he is eager to find something exciting and something he is keen on to do.

A. Flashlight Adventure: Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Great Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you’ll see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Cost: 50 yuan.Time:8: 00—10: 30 pm, every Saturday. Tel: 83321239.

B. Taichi with English Narration: An experienced Taichi teacher, about 38, teaches the basic 24 movements, pushing-hands and self-defense techniques. It is fit for the beginners and intermediate level.Time:10: 00—12: 00 am, every Sunday. Place: Bamboo Garden Hotel, Jiu Gulou Street. Fee: 60 yuan each time. Tel: 65287750.

C. Chinese Ink & Painting Class: It is to learn the techniques of painting a bird, flower, or lady with brushes. The Chinese philosophy and culture will also be included. Tools and materials are provided. Time: 7: 00—9: 00 pm, every Friday. Fee: 50 yuan each week. Tel: 38876788.

D. Great Wall Party: The latest Great Wall Party is sponsored by the Club and Elektrobeat and held at Jinshanling. Local DJ Mark, as well as guests Slab from Australia, Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin the sounds. All drinks are priced at 20 yuan. Ticket: 200 yuan, including bus ride there and back plus entrance fee to the Great Wall.Time:8: 00 pm—2: 00 am, Dec.20—30. Pre-sale tickets are available at Public Space. Tel: 64160759.

E. Healthy Diet Program: The 8-week program helps you discover how to be healthy, slim and beautiful! It is unlike other diet regimes in that it focuses on proper nutrition first and weight loss second. It offers control over stomach and continuing hunger with a calorie dense diet allowing 1,700 to 2,000 calories a day. Call to get more information: 75763457.

F. Lotus Yoga: The word Yoga means combination and harmony, whose true sense refers to the perfect unity of a person’s body and mind. It is a way to maintain highly natural and relaxed state and purify your body and mind, a way to lessen the tiredness in the waist and back and keep fit while heightening the body’s ability to keep coordinated and balanced. Booking for any course, please access http: //www. Lotusyoga. cn.

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