【外研版】Module 3 Journey to space测试卷
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本试卷共分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题；满分为100分，考试时间为100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
一、完形填空（20分）
A
On March 14, one of science's brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British __1__, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK. Hawking is considered by many to be the __2__ scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He __3__ the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang (大爆炸) and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research.
He also wrote books to help __4__ people understand the universe. His most famous __5__ is A Brief History of Time (《时间简史》), which has been sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was __6__ someone who had a strong will (意志) and optimistic (乐观的) attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness that __7__ him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and "speak" using a computerized voice. But this didn't stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life. Hawking traveled the globe to attend science conferences, __8__ every continent, including Antarctica (南极洲). He was also a __9__ of pop culture and appeared on TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon. He __10__ to travel into space one day. In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. "But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life," he said.
1．A．writer B．singer C．scientist D．footballer
2．A．worst B．greatest C．funniest D．happiest
3．A．came up with B．thought over C．caught up with D．kept up with
4．A．rich B．poor C．common D．clever
5．A．thought B．book C．record D．video
6．A．also B．later C．soon D．simply
7．A．relaxed B．kept C．protected D．noticed
8．A．visiting B．calling C．nodding D．repeating
9．A．star B．manager C．reporter D．director
10．A．had B．hoped C．spoke D．rushed
【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．A 10．B
【解析】本文介绍了世界著名的英国科学家斯蒂芬·霍金的生平经历。他提出宇宙从大爆炸开始，并将以黑洞结束的理论。他最著名的书是《时间简史》。
1．句意：世界著名的英国科学家斯蒂芬·霍金在英国剑桥逝世，享年76岁。
writer作者，singer歌手，scientist科学家，footballer足球运动员。根据前文的“one of science's brightest stars went dark.”可知，霍金是一名科学家，故选C。
2．句意：霍金被许多人认为是自爱因斯坦以来历史上最伟大的科学家。
worst最糟糕的，greatest最伟大的，funniest 最有趣的，happiest最高兴的。根据后文的“His theories became the base for a lot of later research.”可知，他的理论成为后来许多研究的基础。因此他被认为是伟大的科学家，故选B。
3．句意：他提出宇宙从大爆炸开始，并将以黑洞结束的理论。
came up with 提出，thought over考虑，caught up with赶上，kept up with和......保持联系。根据“his theories”可知，此处表示他提出的理论，故选A。
4．句意：他还写书帮助普通人了解宇宙。
rich丰富的，poor贫穷的，common共同的，普通的，clever聪明的。根据前文的“ He...the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang (大爆炸) and will end in black holes.”可知，霍金的理论是关于宇宙大爆炸和黑洞，这是非常难懂的理论，因此他写书是为了让普通人了解这些内容。故选C。
5．句意：据CNN报道，他最著名的书是《时间简史》，全球销量超过1000万册。
thought思想，book 书，record记录，video视频。根据前文的“He also wrote books to help...people understand the universe. ”可知，此处指的是他的书，故选B。
6．句意：除了他的科学成就，霍金也是一个有着坚强意志和乐观态度的人。
also也，later以后，soon不久，simply仅仅。根据“Besides”可知，此处表示霍金也有其他优点，故选A。
7．句意：当霍金21岁时，他被诊断出患有一种严重的疾病，使他不能走路和说话。
relaxed放松，kept保持，protected保护，noticed注意。根据he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness，可知，他得了一种严重疾病使他不能走路和说话，keep sb from doing sth“阻止某人做某事”，故选B。
8．句意：霍金到世界各地参加科学会议，游览了包括南极洲在内的每一个大洲。
visiting参观，calling打电话，nodding点头，repeating重复。根据宾语every continent可知，此处表示他游览了每个大洲，故选A。
9．句意：他也是流行文化的明星，出现在电视节目中。
star星星，明星，manager经理，reporter记者，director导演。根据“ appeared on TV shows.”可知，出现在电视节目中，因此他是明星，故选A。
10．句意：他希望有一天能去太空旅行。
had有，hoped希望，spoke说话，rushed冲。根据He...to travel into space one day，可知，他希望有一天能去太空旅行，hope to do sth“希望做某事”，故选B。
B
On January 3rd, China’s Chang’e 4 lunar probe ( 探测器) landed on the far side of the moon. There is one side of the moon that always 11 Earth. But it has another side that we have never seen. This is the far side. Chang’e 4 is the first probe in history to 12 land on this side. The landing is being seen as a major milestone in exploring space. While this task is of great importance in history, it will also 13 useful information that could inform our understanding of the early solar system (太阳系), and perhaps even the early space. Chang’e 4 will help scientists learn more about the moon. 14 the far side is less influenced by Earth’s gravity, it is a good place for scientists to study deep space. Chang’e 4 can’t communicate with Earth 15 . But Queqiao, a relay satellite (中继卫星), can help us stay in touch. Queqiao was sent into space in May. After Chang’e 4 landed on the moon, Queqiao took pictures and 16 them back to Earth. Some spacecraft have taken pictures of the moon’s far side before, but no one has ever touched down there.
The ground which Chang’e 4 landed on is grey. It 17 billions of years ago. We can see small rocks and holes there.
Chang’e 4 took six living things to the moon to see 18 life is possible on the moon. This is an important step toward long-term human tasks beyond Earth. The living things include cotton and potatoes. They 19 in a special box. There is also some water and a small camera in it. This is the first time humans have grown plants on the moon. China hopes that humans will one day live on the moon.
The great task will give 20 to the history and development of the moon. And China now plans to begin fully operating the third space station of the world by 2022.
11．A．watches B．contacts C．discovers D．faces
12．A．probably B．successfully C．especially D．completely
13．A．collect B．connect C．control D．compare
14．A．So B．Since C．Unless D．Until
15．A．wisely B．simply C．quickly D．directly
16．A．led B．handed C．sent D．donated
17．A．formed B．forced C．painted D．stored
18．A．why B．whether C．how D．where
19．A．join B．arrive C．grow D．cut
20．A．courage B．rewards C．clues D．praise
【答案】11．D 12．B 13．A 14．B 15．D 16．C 17．A 18．B 19．C 20．C
【解析】这篇文章主要介绍嫦娥四号成功登陆月球，这次着陆被视为探索太空的一个重要里程碑。嫦娥四号的登录也负有重要的任务，这项伟大的任务将为月球的历史和发展提供线索。
11．句意：月球的一侧总是对着地球。本题考查动词辨析及语境理解。A. watches观看 B. contacts联系 C. discovers发现 D. faces面朝，根据后文But it has another side that we have never seen.可知月球的一侧总是对着地球，故选D。
12．句意：嫦娥四号是历史上第一个成功登陆月球的探测器。本题考查副词辩词及语境理解。A. probably可能地 B. successfully成功地 C. especially尤其D. completely完全地，根据后文The landing is being seen as a major milestone in exploring space.可知是成功地，故选B。
13．句意：虽然这项任务在历史上非常重要，但它也将收集有用的信息，有助于我们了解早期太阳系，甚至早期空间。本题考查动词辨析及语境理解。A. collect收集 B. connect联系 C. control控制 D. compare比较， collect information收集信息，故选A。
14．句意：由于月球背面受地球引力的影响较小，所以它是科学家研究深空的好地方。本题考查连词及语境理解。A. So所以，引导结果状语从句 B. Since由于，引导原因状语从句 C. Unless 除非，引导的条件状语从句D. Until直到，引导时间状语从句，结合句意可知是前因后果的关系，故选B。
15．句意：嫦娥四号无法与地球直接通信。本题考查副词辩词及语境理解。A. wisely智慧地 B. simply简单地 C. quickly快速地 D. directly直接地，根据后文But Queqiao, a relay satellite (中继卫星), can help us stay in touch但是鹊桥，一个中继卫星可以帮助我们保持联系。可知是无法直接联系，故选D。
16．句意：嫦娥四号登陆月球后，鹊桥拍下了照片并把它们送回了地球。本题考查动词辨析及语境理解。A. led引导，导致 B. handed上交 C. sent发送 D. donated捐献，结合句意的拍照后，把照片在发送回地球，故选C。
17．句意：它形成于数十亿年前。本题考查动词辨析及语境理解。A. formed形成 B. forced迫使 C. painted画 D. stored储存，这里指的是嫦娥四号登录的地方是数十亿年前形成的，故选A。
18．句意：嫦娥四号把六种生物带到月球上，看看月球上是否有生命存在。本题考查宾语从句及语境理解。A. why为什么 B. whether是否 C. how如何 D. where哪里，结合句意，故选B。
19．句意：他们在一个特殊的盒子里生长。本题考查动词辨析及语境理解。A. join加入 B. arrive到达 C. grow生长 D. cut砍，切，结合句意是这些植物在盒子里生长，看是否能在月球上生存，故须C。
20．句意：这项伟大的任务将为月球的历史和发展提供线索。本题考查名词辨析及语境理解。A. courage勇气 B. rewards回报，奖励 C. clues线索 D. praise称赞，结合句意，故选C。
三、 阅读理解（共4篇，每题2分共40分）
A
China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on October 16, 2021, carrying three astronauts(宇航员) who will stay inside the country’s Tiangong space station for six months.
Astronauts Personal Information
Zhai Zhigang Zhai Zhigang is 55 years old from Heilongjiang. He likes calligraphy(书法). He is the country’s first astronaut to take a spacewalk, having done it when he was a mission commander(指挥官) during the Shenzhou VII mission in September 2008.
Wang Yaping Wang Yaping is 41 years old from Shandong. She loves traveling and music. She is China’s second female astronaut(女航天员) to take part in a spaceflight and was a member of the Shenzhou X mission in June 2013. The 41-year-old Wang became the first female astronaut to enter Tiangong space station to take a spacewalk.
Ye Guangfu Ye Guangfu is 41 years old too. He comes from Sichuan. He is interested in reading and basketball. He is making his first journey to space.
21．China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on ________
A．October 16, 2020 B．June, 2013 C．October 16, 2021 D．September, 2008
22．How long will the three astronauts stay in the space station
A．Three months. B．Six months. C．Six days. D．Six years
23．Who is the first Chinese astronaut to take a spacewalk？
A．Zhai Zhigang. B．Wang Yaping. C．Ye Guangfu. D．Yang Liwei.
24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the chart
A．Ye Guangfu is making his second journey to space.
B．Wang Yaping enjoys traveling and calligraphy.
C．Zhai Zhigang took part in the Shenzhou VII mission in September 2008.
D．Wang Yaping, Ye Guangfu and Zhai Zhigang are of the same age.
25．Where may the passage be from
A．A science newspaper B．A story book C．A sports website D．A health magazine
【答案】CBACA
【解析】文章介绍了三位在天宫空间站停留六个月的宇航员的一些信息。
21．细节理解题。根据“China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on October 16, 2021”可知，中国于2021年10月16日上午12时23分发射了神舟十三号载人飞船，故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据“carrying three astronauts(宇航员) who will stay inside the country’s Tiangong space station for six months.”可知，三名宇航员在天宫空间站停留六个月，故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据“Zhai Zhigang”对应的信息“He is the country’s first astronaut to take a spacewalk”可知，翟志刚是中国第一位进行太空行走的宇航员，故选A。
24．细节理解题。根据“Zhai Zhigang is 55 years old from Heilongjiang...when he was a mission commander(指挥官) during the Shenzhou VII mission in September 2008.”可知，翟志刚于2008年9月参加了神舟七号任务，故选C。
25．推理判断题。根据“China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on October 16, 2021, carrying three astronauts(宇航员) who will stay inside the country’s Tiangong space station for six months.”及下文的介绍可知，文章主要是介绍了三位在天宫空间站停留六个月的宇航员的一些信息，是与科学有关的，应是在科学报纸上，故选A。
B
As space science develops, man has learned more and more about space. Space is not only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing danger
Scientists have found out that radiation(辐射）is the greatest danger to spacemen in space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health. The damage done by radiation won't be discovered until their children or even grandchildren are born. Some special medicine may work a little, but no really helpful medicine has been.
Space junk is also thought a great danger to spacemen. It's reported that there are 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are man-made satellites(卫星）,10% are spaceships, and the rest are space junk. An explosion(爆炸）in 1996 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments(碎片）,each at least 4mm in size, and even a small piece of these knocked against a spaceship window and did some damage. Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working on helpful ways to do with space junk.
Although space is really dangerous, it interests everyone on the earth. In the near future, it may become usual for people to spend a few days in a space hotel. We may even choose to leave the earth and live in space for a few years. So we should care for space and do something to help improve the space environment.
26._________shows the man-made things in space in the correct way.
A B
C D
27.Space junk and radiation in space are dangerous to_______
A. spacemen working in space B. people only on the earth
C. all the people except children D. the old people on the earth
28.The underlined word 'fragments' means_________.
A. 烟霎 B. 泡沫 C. 云块 D.碎片
29.Which of the following about the passage （短文）is TRUE
A. The passage tells us that radiation in space comes from the sun and other stars.
B. Every one of us can make a trip to space now.
C. Scientists have found out ways to solve any problem in space.
D. People are afraid to travel to space because it's too dangerous.
30. The best title （标题）of the passage is_________.
A. Space Radiation B. Space Danger
C. Space Junk D. Space Travel
【答案】CADAB
【解析】短文主要介绍了人类探测太空时可能存在的危险因素。辐射、太空垃圾等对于在太空中工作的宇航员都是十分危险的。虽然危险存在，但地球上的人仍然对探索太空 感兴趣。
26细节理解题。根据第三段第三句About 30% of these are satellites, 10% are spaceships, and the rest are space junk.可知，太空人造物中30%是人造卫星，10%是 宇宙飞船，剩下60%是太空垃圾。故选C。
27细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Scientists have found out that radiation is the greatest danger to spacemen in space.和第三段第一句 Space junk is also thought great danger to spacemen.可知，辐射和太空垃圾对在太空中工作的宇航员是危险的。故选A。
28字义猜测题。结合第三段第四句 An explosion in 1996 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments, each at least 4mm in size, and even a small piece of these knocked against a spaceship window and did some damage.可知，1996年发生的大爆炸产生了 300, 000多个碎片，每个碎片至少有4毫米，其中一小块撞到一艘宇宙飞船窗户上，造成了损坏。故选D。
29细节理解题。根据第二段第二句 When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health 可 知，太空中的辐射来自太阳和其他恒星。故选A。
30主旨大意题。文章第一段讲宇航员在太空中可能会遇到危险。第二段和第三段分别讲了太空辐射的危险和太空垃圾的危险。第三段讲尽管太空存在危险，但不能阻止人类探索太空的脚步。因此本文的关键词是太空危险。故选B。
C
In the future, people may travel to Mars(火星) by water-powered spaceship! Today’s spaceships are fine for getting things into space, but they are not so good at travelling long distances. These spaceships burn chemical fuels(燃料) and they are very expensive. Scientists say that a water-powered spaceship could make the trip to Mars much cheaper. The idea is just in the planning stages now, but scientists think such a spaceship could be developed soon.
The key to the water-powered spaceship is the engine(发动机) Regular engines push spaceships burning fuel. The water engine will use steam. Of course, the spaceship will have to carry a lot of water for the long trip to Mars. Today’s spaceships could not carry that much water. But scientists think that a spaceship blown up like a balloon will be able to do it.
One US company has already developed a spaceship like this. These spaceships are made of a strong material. Two of them have already been sent up into space, using rockets and then later filled with air “Balloon” spaceships could be very large and carry enough water for a long trip. With the “Balloon” spaceships, enough water could be carried to power the engines and grow food during the trip. And the people on the spaceship might even get to take a hot bath!
Scientists say the biggest advantage of such a spaceship would be its cost. The “Balloon” spaceship uses water to push it through space and costs about one thirtieth of a normal spaceship. Such savings naturally encourage continued research into balloon spaceships and water engines. If these scientists are correct, we may soon be on our way to Mars in a spaceship powered by water.
31．Which of the following statements is true
A．Chinese scientists has developed the water-powered spaceships.
B．Scientists are thinking about developing water-powered spaceships.
C．It takes people a lot less money to send today’s spaceships into space.
D．Fuels-burned spaceships are much cheaper than water-powered ones.
32．The water-powered spaceships have to carry lots of water is __________.
A．to burn much water to make fuel B．just to use plenty of water in space
C．to provide enough steam for the engine D．to push spaceships to travel long distances
33．Astronauts use he rest of the water in the “Balloon” spaceships to do the followings except __________.
A．blowing up a balloon B．growing something to eat
C．taking a hot bath D．starting the engine
34．The underlined “if” in the last paragraph is about __________.
A．the planet Mars B．water as “fuel”
C．the “Balloon” spaceship D．a normal spaceship
35．What's the main purpose of this passage
A．To introduce the fuel used by different spaceships.
B．To describe the advantages of the water-powered spaceship.
C．To let people know America has invented water-powered spaceship.
D．To tell us that humans may travel to Mars by water-powered spaceship.
【答案】BCACD
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。短文主要介绍了在未来，人们可能会乘坐水力飞船去火星旅行，并介绍了这种飞船的原理和优势。
31．推理判断题。根据“The idea is just in the planning stages now, but scientists think such a spaceship could be developed soon.”可知，这个想法现在还处于计划阶段，但科学家认为这种宇宙飞船很快就能研制出来。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据“The key to the water-powered spaceship is the engine(发动机) Regular engines push spaceships burning fuel. The water engine will use steam.”可知，水引擎将使用由太阳能电池板产生的蒸汽，将水加热到高温，因此携带大量的水是为了给引擎提供足够的蒸汽。故选C。
33．细节理解题。根据“With the ‘Balloon’ spaceships, enough water could be carried to power the engines and grow food during the trip. And the people on the spaceship might even get to take a hot bath!”可知，有了“气球”飞船，可以携带足够的水来驱动引擎，并在旅途中种植粮食。故选A。
34．词义猜测题。根据“The ‘Balloon’ spaceship uses water to push it through space and costs about one thirtieth of a normal spaceship.”可知，“气球”飞船利用水推动它通过太空，成本约为普通飞船的三十分之一，因此“it”指代“the ‘Balloon’ spaceships”。故选C。
35．推理判断题。根据“If these scientists are correct, we may soon be on our way to Mars in a spaceship powered by water.”可知，我们可能很快就会乘坐由水驱动的宇宙飞船前往火星，可推知这篇文章告诉我们人类可能乘水动力的宇宙飞船去火星。故选D。
D
After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe, successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.
A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It’s China’s first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey, which will make the country the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.
Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking (惊险的) seven minutes” to make sure Tianwen 1 land safely, according to the Global Times.
February was Mars month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover (毅力号火星车) landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China’s Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although the three countries started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. Hope Probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on Feb 9. Perseverance will collect samples (样品) of rock and soil for further research. Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.
“When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.
36．Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ________ to set a record in Mars exploration.
A．landing a rover on the red planet
B．bringing back samples from Mars
C．staying in orbit around Mars for months
D．orbiting, landing and roving with one probe
37．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.
A． Hope Probe B． Perseverance
C． Mars D. Tianwen 1
38．What’s the biggest challenge that Tianwen 1 is facing in space
A．Achieving a safe landing.
B．Lack(缺乏) of the resources and timeline.
C．Collecting samples of rock and soil.
D．Completing entering the orbit of Mars.
39．What can we learn about Tianwen 1
A．It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.
B．It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.
C．It’s one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.
D．It’s the world’s first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.
40．What can we infer (推测) from the US official’s words in the last paragraph
A．Space exploration calls for global cooperation.
B．There are risks (危险) in exploring other planets.
C．Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.
D．Exploring space takes considerable (相当大的) time and resources.
【答案】DDAAA
【解析】文章介绍了中国在探索火星方面取得了新的里程碑——天问一号。
36．细节理解题。根据“Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey”可知，天问一号的目标是实现“轨道、着陆、漫游”一体化的任务，故选D。
37．推理判断题。根据“Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.”可知，“天问一号”的最终目标是在5月或6月登陆火星，上巡视器，并将对火星的土壤、环境、水等进行科学研究。所以it指的是“天问一号”，故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据“Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult.”可知，安全着陆是最困难的，故选A。
39．推理判断题。根据“Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe, successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.”可知，“天问一号”于今年2月成功进入火星轨道。它将在轨道上停留大约三个月，然后着陆在火星。也就是在5月或6月在火星着陆，故选A。
40．推理判断题。根据“ “When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.”可知，美国官员强调了太空领域国际合作的重要性，即空间探索需要全球合作。故选A。
第II卷 非选择题（共三节，满分40分）
一、词汇运用（10分）
A、根据首字母完成句子（5分）
1. I watched Jialin’s l ________ movie Hi ,Mom! yesterday evening.
2. We were excited when we heard the good n________ .
3.We must do something to protect the e__________ to make our life more beautiful.
4.We haven’t found life on any other p_________ yet.
5.We all look forward to the day when the scientists can discover more secrets of the u_______.
【答案】1.latest 2.news 3.environment 4.planet 5.universe
B、完成句子（5分）
1. 为了赢得比赛，他们刻苦训练。
____________ ________ _______the match, they trained hard.
2. 和地球一样，火星绕着太阳转。
Mars ___________ _________ the sun, ________ _________as the earth.
3. 这就是我没去晚会的原因。
________ _________ I didn’t go to the party.
4. 我的爸爸不在家。他去上海出差了。
My father isn’t in. He _______ _______ ________ Shanghai ________ ________ .
5. —你正在做什么？—我正忙于复习英语测试。
—What are you ________ ________ —I_______ ________ revising for my English test.
【答案】1.In order to win 2.turns around the same 3.That’s why 4.has gone to on business 5.up to am busy
第二节、补全对话（5分）
根据对话内容，在每个空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话完整、合乎情境。
A: Hi, Liu Tao. 36. ________1________
B: I’m going to the library.
A:37. _______2________
B: Because I have to return this book today.
A: 38. ________3________
B: It’s about the solar system.
A: Really Would you like to tell me something about that
B: 39. ________4_______. What do you want to know
A: Have scientists found life on other planets in the solar system
B: 40. _______5________. But some scientists believe that they will find it one day.
A: I believe that too.
【答案】1. Where are you going
2. Why (are you going there)
3. What’s the book / it about
4. Of course / Sure
5. Not yet / No, they haven’t
【解析】
本对话是在介绍B要去图书馆，A问他为什么去，B说，他去还一本关于太阳系的书。而且B还愿意告诉A关于太阳系的情况。最后说明一些科学家相信有一天他们会在太阳系的其他行星上发现生命的。
1细节理解题。根据答语I’m going to the library. 我要去图书馆。可知，这里是在询问B打算去哪儿，因此用Where are you going？来问，故答案为：Where are you going
2.细节理解题。根据回答" Because I have to return this book today." 因为我今天必须归还这本书。可知，这里是在询问B为什么要去图书馆，因此用Why are you going there？ 来问，故答案为：Why are you going there？
3.细节理解题。根据回答" It’s about the solar system." 是关于太阳系的。可知，这里是在询问这本书是关于什么的，因此用What’s the book / it about 来问。故答案为：What’s the book / it about
4.细节理解题。根据上文的句子Would you like to tell me something about that 你想告诉我一些事情吗？和下文的句子What do you want to know 你想知道什么？可知，B愿意告诉他关于太阳系的情况，因此用Of course / Sure 来回答。故答案为：Of course / Sure
5.细节理解题。根据上文的句子Have scientists found life on other planets in the solar system 科学家们在太阳系的其他行星上发现了生命吗？可知，这句话是一般疑问句，因此用Yes或No来回答。再根据But some scientists believe that they will find it one day. 但是一些科学家相信有一天他们会找到它。可知，科学家们在太阳系的其他行星上还没有发现生命。因此用No来回答。故答案为：Not yet / No, they haven’t
第三节、阅读完成任务（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Venus is close to the earth. It is the second planet from the sun. The earth is the third planet from the sun. Venus is similar (相似的) to the earth in size and mass (质量). It is often described as the earth’s “sister”.
Scientists have been learning about Venus for a long time. First they looked at Venus through telescopes (望远镜). But Venus is covered with thick clouds. Scientists could not see Venus well through the clouds. So they made guesses about it.
For a long time, scientists thought that Venus had water and plants. They thought Venus might have animals too. But they didn’t know for sure.
Then scientists found a way to learn more about Venus. In the 1960s, they began sending probes (航天探测器) to Venus. The probes flew through the thick clouds. They took pictures of Venus up close. They found out many things too. The probes sent the pictures and things they found out back to the scientists.
The scientists learned a lot from the probes. First they learned that most of their guesses were not right. And they learned that Venus is very hot.
After that, scientists knew they could not send people to Venus. But they still wanted to know more about it. So they sent new probes. These new probes took great pictures of the planet. The pictures showed that Venus has plains (平原) and mountains! And in some ways, Venus looks like the earth.
根据材料内容完成下列任务。
任务一：简要回答下列问题。
1. How are Venus and the earth similar
2. Why is it hard to see Venus well through a telescope
任务二：判断正(T)误(F)。
3. Scientists began to send probes to Venus over 60 years ago.
4. With new probes’ help, scientists found that Venus has mountains and plants.
任务三：选择最佳答案。
5. Where does the passage probably come from
A. A diary. B. A storybook.
C. A science magazine. D. A medical dictionary.
【答案】1. They are similar in size and mass.
2. Because Venus is covered with thick clouds.
3. F 4. F 5. C
【解析】本文是一篇科普类说明文，介绍人类科学家对宇宙中近似地球的金星的研究和探测。
1.细节理解题。题干的意思是：金星和地球有什么相似之处？根据Venus is similar (相似的) to the earth in size and mass (质量). 可知，金星在大小和质量上与地球相似。故答案为They are similar in size and mass.
2.细节理解题。题干的意思是：为什么用望远镜很难看清金星？由句子But Venus is covered with thick clouds.可知，但金星上覆盖着厚厚的云。所以用望远镜很难看清金星。故答案为Because Venus is covered with thick clouds.
3.判断对错题。题干的意思是：科学家们60多年前开始向金星发射探测器。由句子In the 1960s, they began sending probes (航天探测器) to Venus. 可知，20世纪60年代，他们开始向金星发射探测器。而不是科学家们60多年前开始向金星发射探测器。故句子Scientists began to send probes to Venus over 60 years ago. 是不对的。故选F。
4.判断对错题。题干的意思是：在新探测器的帮助下，科学家发现金星上有山脉和植物。由句子The pictures showed that Venus has plains (平原) and mountains! 可知，从照片上显示金星有平原和山脉！没有说有植物。故该说法是错误的。故选F。
5.细节理解题。题干的意思是：这篇短文可能来自哪里？A. A diary.一本日记；B. A storybook. 本故事书。C. A science magazine. 一本科学杂志。 D. A medical dictionary. 一本医学词典。通读全文可知，这是一篇科普文章。最有可能出现在上。故选C。
第四节：书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
最近你们班举行了一次班会，班会的主题是：是否应该太空探险？请结合下表内容，用英语写一篇100词左右的文章，客观地介绍讨论的情况并表达你自己的观点。(开头已给出，不计入总词数)
一些同学赞同 一些同学反对 你自己的观点
获得新的知识 耗资巨大 ……
从太空取得新资源 宇航员的安全问题
扩大人类的生存空间 ……
Outer Space Explorations, YES or NO
We had an argument over whether it was necessary to carry out outer space explorations at a class meeting the other day. ___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Outer Space Explorations, YES or NO
We had an argument over whether it was necessary to carry out outer space explorations at a class meeting the other day.
Some of us thought it was important to research the outer space because, first of all, people could get a better understanding of the outer space. Second, we could find new resources for humans to use. Third, these explorations could possibly enlarge new living space for human beings.
However, others thought very differently. They said this kind of exploration cost too much money. Besides, it was very dangerous for astronauts to do such work.
In my opinion, people should research the outer space and such explorations into the outer space are worth trying out.
1 / 32【外研版】Module 3 Journey to space测试卷
（B卷·提升能力）
学校：__________班级：__________姓名：_________ 考号：___________
温馨提示：
本试卷共分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题；满分为100分，考试时间为100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
一、完形填空（20分）
A
On March 14, one of science's brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British __1__, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK. Hawking is considered by many to be the __2__ scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He __3__ the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang (大爆炸) and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research.
He also wrote books to help __4__ people understand the universe. His most famous __5__ is A Brief History of Time (《时间简史》), which has been sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was __6__ someone who had a strong will (意志) and optimistic (乐观的) attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness that __7__ him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and "speak" using a computerized voice. But this didn't stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life. Hawking traveled the globe to attend science conferences, __8__ every continent, including Antarctica (南极洲). He was also a __9__ of pop culture and appeared on TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon. He __10__ to travel into space one day. In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. "But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life," he said.
1．A．writer B．singer C．scientist D．footballer
2．A．worst B．greatest C．funniest D．happiest
3．A．came up with B．thought over C．caught up with D．kept up with
4．A．rich B．poor C．common D．clever
5．A．thought B．book C．record D．video
6．A．also B．later C．soon D．simply
7．A．relaxed B．kept C．protected D．noticed
8．A．visiting B．calling C．nodding D．repeating
9．A．star B．manager C．reporter D．director
10．A．had B．hoped C．spoke D．rushed
B
On January 3rd, China’s Chang’e 4 lunar probe ( 探测器) landed on the far side of the moon. There is one side of the moon that always 11 Earth. But it has another side that we have never seen. This is the far side. Chang’e 4 is the first probe in history to 12 land on this side. The landing is being seen as a major milestone in exploring space. While this task is of great importance in history, it will also 13 useful information that could inform our understanding of the early solar system (太阳系), and perhaps even the early space. Chang’e 4 will help scientists learn more about the moon. 14 the far side is less influenced by Earth’s gravity, it is a good place for scientists to study deep space. Chang’e 4 can’t communicate with Earth 15 . But Queqiao, a relay satellite (中继卫星), can help us stay in touch. Queqiao was sent into space in May. After Chang’e 4 landed on the moon, Queqiao took pictures and 16 them back to Earth. Some spacecraft have taken pictures of the moon’s far side before, but no one has ever touched down there.
The ground which Chang’e 4 landed on is grey. It 17 billions of years ago. We can see small rocks and holes there.
Chang’e 4 took six living things to the moon to see 18 life is possible on the moon. This is an important step toward long-term human tasks beyond Earth. The living things include cotton and potatoes. They 19 in a special box. There is also some water and a small camera in it. This is the first time humans have grown plants on the moon. China hopes that humans will one day live on the moon.
The great task will give 20 to the history and development of the moon. And China now plans to begin fully operating the third space station of the world by 2022.
11．A．watches B．contacts C．discovers D．faces
12．A．probably B．successfully C．especially D．completely
13．A．collect B．connect C．control D．compare
14．A．So B．Since C．Unless D．Until
15．A．wisely B．simply C．quickly D．directly
16．A．led B．handed C．sent D．donated
17．A．formed B．forced C．painted D．stored
18．A．why B．whether C．how D．where
19．A．join B．arrive C．grow D．cut
20．A．courage B．rewards C．clues D．praise
三、 阅读理解（共4篇，每题2分共40分）
A
China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on October 16, 2021, carrying three astronauts(宇航员) who will stay inside the country’s Tiangong space station for six months.
Astronauts Personal Information
Zhai Zhigang Zhai Zhigang is 55 years old from Heilongjiang. He likes calligraphy(书法). He is the country’s first astronaut to take a spacewalk, having done it when he was a mission commander(指挥官) during the Shenzhou VII mission in September 2008.
Wang Yaping Wang Yaping is 41 years old from Shandong. She loves traveling and music. She is China’s second female astronaut(女航天员) to take part in a spaceflight and was a member of the Shenzhou X mission in June 2013. The 41-year-old Wang became the first female astronaut to enter Tiangong space station to take a spacewalk.
Ye Guangfu Ye Guangfu is 41 years old too. He comes from Sichuan. He is interested in reading and basketball. He is making his first journey to space.
21．China launched the Shenzhou XIII manned spacecraft at 12:23 a.m. on ________
A．October 16, 2020 B．June, 2013 C．October 16, 2021 D．September, 2008
22．How long will the three astronauts stay in the space station
A．Three months. B．Six months. C．Six days. D．Six years
23．Who is the first Chinese astronaut to take a spacewalk？
A．Zhai Zhigang. B．Wang Yaping. C．Ye Guangfu. D．Yang Liwei.
24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the chart
A．Ye Guangfu is making his second journey to space.
B．Wang Yaping enjoys traveling and calligraphy.
C．Zhai Zhigang took part in the Shenzhou VII mission in September 2008.
D．Wang Yaping, Ye Guangfu and Zhai Zhigang are of the same age.
25．Where may the passage be from
A．A science newspaper B．A story book C．A sports website D．A health magazine
B
As space science develops, man has learned more and more about space. Space is not only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing danger
Scientists have found out that radiation(辐射）is the greatest danger to spacemen in space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health. The damage done by radiation won't be discovered until their children or even grandchildren are born. Some special medicine may work a little, but no really helpful medicine has been.
Space junk is also thought a great danger to spacemen. It's reported that there are 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are man-made satellites(卫星）,10% are spaceships, and the rest are space junk. An explosion(爆炸）in 1996 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments(碎片）,each at least 4mm in size, and even a small piece of these knocked against a spaceship window and did some damage. Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working on helpful ways to do with space junk.
Although space is really dangerous, it interests everyone on the earth. In the near future, it may become usual for people to spend a few days in a space hotel. We may even choose to leave the earth and live in space for a few years. So we should care for space and do something to help improve the space environment.
26._________shows the man-made things in space in the correct way.
A B
C D
27.Space junk and radiation in space are dangerous to_______
A. spacemen working in space B. people only on the earth
C. all the people except children D. the old people on the earth
28.The underlined word 'fragments' means_________.
A. 烟霎 B. 泡沫 C. 云块 D.碎片
29.Which of the following about the passage （短文）is TRUE
A. The passage tells us that radiation in space comes from the sun and other stars.
B. Every one of us can make a trip to space now.
C. Scientists have found out ways to solve any problem in space.
D. People are afraid to travel to space because it's too dangerous.
30. The best title （标题）of the passage is_________.
A. Space Radiation B. Space Danger
C. Space Junk D. Space Travel
C
In the future, people may travel to Mars(火星) by water-powered spaceship! Today’s spaceships are fine for getting things into space, but they are not so good at travelling long distances. These spaceships burn chemical fuels(燃料) and they are very expensive. Scientists say that a water-powered spaceship could make the trip to Mars much cheaper. The idea is just in the planning stages now, but scientists think such a spaceship could be developed soon.
The key to the water-powered spaceship is the engine(发动机) Regular engines push spaceships burning fuel. The water engine will use steam. Of course, the spaceship will have to carry a lot of water for the long trip to Mars. Today’s spaceships could not carry that much water. But scientists think that a spaceship blown up like a balloon will be able to do it.
One US company has already developed a spaceship like this. These spaceships are made of a strong material. Two of them have already been sent up into space, using rockets and then later filled with air “Balloon” spaceships could be very large and carry enough water for a long trip. With the “Balloon” spaceships, enough water could be carried to power the engines and grow food during the trip. And the people on the spaceship might even get to take a hot bath!
Scientists say the biggest advantage of such a spaceship would be its cost. The “Balloon” spaceship uses water to push it through space and costs about one thirtieth of a normal spaceship. Such savings naturally encourage continued research into balloon spaceships and water engines. If these scientists are correct, we may soon be on our way to Mars in a spaceship powered by water.
31．Which of the following statements is true
A．Chinese scientists has developed the water-powered spaceships.
B．Scientists are thinking about developing water-powered spaceships.
C．It takes people a lot less money to send today’s spaceships into space.
D．Fuels-burned spaceships are much cheaper than water-powered ones.
32．The water-powered spaceships have to carry lots of water is __________.
A．to burn much water to make fuel B．just to use plenty of water in space
C．to provide enough steam for the engine D．to push spaceships to travel long distances
33．Astronauts use he rest of the water in the “Balloon” spaceships to do the followings except __________.
A．blowing up a balloon B．growing something to eat
C．taking a hot bath D．starting the engine
34．The underlined “if” in the last paragraph is about __________.
A．the planet Mars B．water as “fuel”
C．the “Balloon” spaceship D．a normal spaceship
35．What's the main purpose of this passage
A．To introduce the fuel used by different spaceships.
B．To describe the advantages of the water-powered spaceship.
C．To let people know America has invented water-powered spaceship.
D．To tell us that humans may travel to Mars by water-powered spaceship.
D
After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe, successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.
A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It’s China’s first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey, which will make the country the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.
Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking (惊险的) seven minutes” to make sure Tianwen 1 land safely, according to the Global Times.
February was Mars month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover (毅力号火星车) landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China’s Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although the three countries started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. Hope Probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on Feb 9. Perseverance will collect samples (样品) of rock and soil for further research. Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.
“When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.
36．Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ________ to set a record in Mars exploration.
A．landing a rover on the red planet
B．bringing back samples from Mars
C．staying in orbit around Mars for months
D．orbiting, landing and roving with one probe
37．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.
A． Hope Probe B． Perseverance
C． Mars D. Tianwen 1
38．What’s the biggest challenge that Tianwen 1 is facing in space
A．Achieving a safe landing.
B．Lack(缺乏) of the resources and timeline.
C．Collecting samples of rock and soil.
D．Completing entering the orbit of Mars.
39．What can we learn about Tianwen 1
A．It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.
B．It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.
C．It’s one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.
D．It’s the world’s first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.
40．What can we infer (推测) from the US official’s words in the last paragraph
A．Space exploration calls for global cooperation.
B．There are risks (危险) in exploring other planets.
C．Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.
D．Exploring space takes considerable (相当大的) time and resources.
第II卷 非选择题（共三节，满分40分）
一、词汇运用（10分）
A、根据首字母完成句子（5分）
1. I watched Jialin’s l ________ movie Hi ,Mom! yesterday evening.
2. We were excited when we heard the good n________ .
3.We must do something to protect the e__________ to make our life more beautiful.
4.We haven’t found life on any other p_________ yet.
5.We all look forward to the day when the scientists can discover more secrets of the u_______.
B、完成句子（5分）
1. 为了赢得比赛，他们刻苦训练。
____________ ________ _______the match, they trained hard.
2. 和地球一样，火星绕着太阳转。
Mars ___________ _________ the sun, ________ _________as the earth.
3. 这就是我没去晚会的原因。
________ _________ I didn’t go to the party.
4. 我的爸爸不在家。他去上海出差了。
My father isn’t in. He _______ _______ ________ Shanghai ________ ________ .
5. —你正在做什么？—我正忙于复习英语测试。
—What are you ________ ________ —I_______ ________ revising for my English test.
第二节、补全对话（5分）
根据对话内容，在每个空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话完整、合乎情境。
A: Hi, Liu Tao. 36. ________1________
B: I’m going to the library.
A:37. _______2________
B: Because I have to return this book today.
A: 38. ________3________
B: It’s about the solar system.
A: Really Would you like to tell me something about that
B: 39. ________4_______. What do you want to know
A: Have scientists found life on other planets in the solar system
B: 40. _______5________. But some scientists believe that they will find it one day.
A: I believe that too.
第三节、阅读完成任务（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Venus is close to the earth. It is the second planet from the sun. The earth is the third planet from the sun. Venus is similar (相似的) to the earth in size and mass (质量). It is often described as the earth’s “sister”.
Scientists have been learning about Venus for a long time. First they looked at Venus through telescopes (望远镜). But Venus is covered with thick clouds. Scientists could not see Venus well through the clouds. So they made guesses about it.
For a long time, scientists thought that Venus had water and plants. They thought Venus might have animals too. But they didn’t know for sure.
Then scientists found a way to learn more about Venus. In the 1960s, they began sending probes (航天探测器) to Venus. The probes flew through the thick clouds. They took pictures of Venus up close. They found out many things too. The probes sent the pictures and things they found out back to the scientists.
The scientists learned a lot from the probes. First they learned that most of their guesses were not right. And they learned that Venus is very hot.
After that, scientists knew they could not send people to Venus. But they still wanted to know more about it. So they sent new probes. These new probes took great pictures of the planet. The pictures showed that Venus has plains (平原) and mountains! And in some ways, Venus looks like the earth.
根据材料内容完成下列任务。
任务一：简要回答下列问题。
1. How are Venus and the earth similar
2. Why is it hard to see Venus well through a telescope
任务二：判断正(T)误(F)。
3. Scientists began to send probes to Venus over 60 years ago.
4. With new probes’ help, scientists found that Venus has mountains and plants.
任务三：选择最佳答案。
5. Where does the passage probably come from
A. A diary. B. A storybook.
C. A science magazine. D. A medical dictionary.
第四节：书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
最近你们班举行了一次班会，班会的主题是：是否应该太空探险？请结合下表内容，用英语写一篇100词左右的文章，客观地介绍讨论的情况并表达你自己的观点。(开头已给出，不计入总词数)
一些同学赞同 一些同学反对 你自己的观点
获得新的知识 耗资巨大 ……
从太空取得新资源 宇航员的安全问题
扩大人类的生存空间 ……
Outer Space Explorations, YES or NO
We had an argument over whether it was necessary to carry out outer space explorations at a class meeting the other day. ___________________________________________________________________________________
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