高中英语外研版必修8Module5 The Conquest of the Universe单元练习
一、听力(听力)（共20小题；共20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man's phone number
A. 377-765-8697. B. 377-765-8679. C. 377-765-8769.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store. B. In a classroom. C. At a hotel.
3. What is the man doing
A. Giving the woman advice.
B. Encouraging the woman.
C. Frightening the woman.
4. What are the two speakers talking about
A. What the weather will be like this weekend.
B. What they like doing in their spare time.
C. What they will do this weekend.
5. What will the man most probably do tomorrow
A. Go to the party.
B. Spend time with Linda.
C. Celebrate his 32nd birthday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面几段对话或独白，每段材料后有几个小题，请给出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答下列3个小题。
6. What is the study the woman read mainly about
A. Most of the time people spend online at work is wasted.
B. People spend some time on Facebook every day.
C. Most people like surfing the Internet at home.
7. What do we know about the man
A. He isn't good at managing his time.
B. He likes talking with his friends online.
C. He surfs the Internet to relax at work.
8. What is probably the woman
A. A newspaper reporter. B. An office lady. C. A computer expert.
听下面一段对话，回答下列4个小题。
9. How many students took the course
A. 14. B. 15. C. 16.
10. What does the man in the course do on Tuesday mornings
A. He learns to write poems.
B. He reads well-known poems.
C. He teaches kids poems.
11. What kind of poems does the man think are good poems
A. Poems that describe beautiful things.
B. Poems that are written in beautiful words.
C. Poems that show readers the world through the poet's eyes.
12. How did the kids respond to the poem Between Walls
A. They showed interest in it.
B. They found it too difficult.
C. They found it boring.
听下面一段独白，回答下列4过个小题。
13. When did Benet probably publish his fifth book
A. Around 1920. B. Around 1925. C. Around 1930.
14. How did Benet make most of his money
A. By writing poems for local magazines.
B. By writing stories for local newspapers.
C. By writing stories for popular magazines.
15. What did Benet do with the award of 2,500 dollars
A. He donated it to an organization.
B. He used it to continue his writing.
C. He used it to study America's Civil War.
16. What do we know about Benet
A. He read his poems on American and British radio.
B. He used his poems to teach history students.
C. He received America's Pulitzer Prize in 1929.
听下面一段独白，完成表格 （每空不多于3个单词）。
Neil Armstrong—A famous space explorer
PersonalData Born on August 5, 1930, died on August 25, 2012
Education Studying 1. at university
Workexperience Joining the Navy and working as a pilot;Being a 2. at a flight station;Working for the government’s 3.
Achievement Being the first man setting foot on the moon after 4. in space
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二、单词拼写(单句首字母填空)（共15小题；共15分）
21. Don't beat your son. It takes p to educate children.
22. She a him of stealing her car.
23. You must get a to the new environment when you are in a new place.
24. The Normans, who d England and take control of the country in 1066, made the most contributions to Middle English.
25. Having c the doctor, he felt relieved because the doctor told him there was nothing serious.
26. When we got the news that the great leader had passed away, we were all in deep s .
27. He was the only w of the accident, who would give important information.
28. If you tell someone to have f , you are encouraging them to stay confident.
29. When people found the missing boy in the forest, they all smiled in r .
30. Successful people learn to g the opportunities that come along.
31. A footballer was accused of taking money for d ( purposely) not scoring goals so as to let other team win.
32. We feel great s for those who lost their homes in the earthquake.
33. The d (献身) of too much time to sports leaves too little time for studying.
34. Those who can f difficulties on their way to success may keep calm when they really appear.
35. My views are too a for them and certainly not accepted; they just can't understand them!
三、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)（共15小题；共15分）
36. A man's (尊严) depends not upon his wealth but upon his character.
37. We are sure that our class basketball team will (打败) any other one in the coming sports meeting.
38. Try to (理解) what the writer is going to tell you in the book as a whole.
39. In the last three (十年), great changes have taken in my hometown.
40. It is not enough to have (同情心) for the disabled. We should learn to respect them and help them understand their valuable role in society.
41. Be careful not to simply (假定) they are caused by climate change.
42. The deep (悲伤) she felt was obvious in the expression of her face.
43. The professor has been (指控,控告) of stealing other expert's idea and publishing them.
44. We were deeply moved by his (忠诚) to the cause(事业) of education.
45. Police have appealed for the (证人) to come forward.
46. She has been (故意地) ignoring him all day.
47. Though he was a newcomer, he got (习惯) to the way of life here very soon.
48. Teaching disabled children requires (耐心) and understanding.
49. If you don't understand the definition of a word, you can (咨询;请教) the dictionary.
50. To my great (宽慰), all the difficulties were finally overcome.
四、翻译(根据中文提示完成句子)（共10小题；共20分）
51. 这个学生总是问他老师一连串的问题。
The student always asks his teacher questions.
52. 形势有可能好转。(词数不限)
the situation will improve.
53. Before you go west, you'd better be ready to (习惯于艰苦生活) there. (accustom)
54. 你不知道所有的事实怎么能谴责我撒谎呢？(词数不限)
How can you without knowing all the facts
55. 我保证过我会让他高兴。(词数不限)
I made a promise .
56. It is good news (他们几天后到达). （词数不限）
57. 我们相信电脑不可能在所有领域里代替人。 （词数不限）
in every field.
58. 我难过的原因是他没有理解我。(词数不限)
The reason why I was sad was .
59. My new dress (和你的那件相似). (similar)
60. (尽管年事已高), he still leads an active life. (spite)
五、单项选择（共20小题；共20分）
61. All people present are opposed to the project for the reason it will cause much pollution.
A. that B. why C. because D. what
62. When everything was ready, the doctor to perform the operation.
A. set off B. set out C. set up D. set down
63. Could you tell me use the newly-produced iPad can be of to our daily life
A. how B. what C. if D. whose
64. Accustomed to in the countryside, he found it hard to live in the city.
A. living B. live C. having lived D. have lived
65. We should look up to him as a shinning example of to duty.
A. devotion B. privilege
C. responsibility D. burden
66. When it comes to a job interview, you really don't know you performed until you get the good-news call.
A. how B. why C. where D. when
67. He refused to defeat, but in fact he is going to give in.
A. acknowledge B. win C. start D. experience
68. --- You didn't tell me the truth about this matter, Barbara.
--- Are you me of lying
A. charging B. catching C. criticizing D. accusing
69. Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness.
A. Which B. What C. That D. Whom
70. I'd like to start my own business—that's I'd do if I had the money.
A. why B. when C. which D. what
71. the fact that there was great prejudice against women entering men's profession then, she succeeded as a manager of a big company.
A. In spite of B. While C. Despite of D. Though
72. Sophia got an e-mail her credit card account number.
A. asking for B. ask for
C. asked for D. having asked for
73. When she knew that the dinosaur eggs arrived at the museum safely, she smiled .
A. in doubt B. in relief C. in peace D. in return
74. The man should be condemned because he caused the damage , not by accident.
A. deliberately B. desperately C. meaningfully D. determinedly
75. If you have any doubts about your health, you'd better your doctor at once.
A. convince B. consult C. avoid D. affect
76. If you make a promise, you should keep it; you break a promise.
A. couldn't B. needn't C. oughtn't to D. wouldn't
77. I'm glad to learn that his attitude this plan is similar mine.
A. to; in B. towards; as C. to; to D. about; with
78. They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house .
A. is being rebuilt B. has been rebuilt
C. is rebuilt D. has rebuilt
79. selected films are being shown in the cinema, but still few people come to see them.
A. Series B. A series C. A series of D. Series of
80. They became friends again that day. Until then, they to each other for nearly two years.
A. didn't speak B. hadn't spoken
C. haven't spoken D. haven't been speaking
六、完形填空（共20小题；共30分）
On July, 20, 1969, at least a half billion people in 49 countries kept their eyes fixed on television screens. 81 American astronauts were waiting in a spaceship, Apollo 11.
All those who were watching knew that the 82 of men on the moon would be a great 83 . They knew also that something 84 go wrong at any time. When the men got to the 85 would they be able to land Would it be strong enough to hold them 86 so, what would they find there The final countdown came. Five...four...three...two...one, fire rockets! The astronauts blasted off into the outer 87 . It was one of the most exciting 88 in history.
Just 76 hours after they had left the earth's surface, they were orbiting(沿轨道运行) the 89 . A short time later, two of the astronauts prepared to land on the surface of the moon. While millions of 90 people on the earth watched on televisions, the first astronaut set his 91 on the dusty surface. He said, "That's one small 92 for a man, one giant leap for mankind."
The second astronaut followed after 20 minutes. They 93 pictures, set up scientific instruments, and 94 sixty pounds of rocks and soil to take back to the earth with them.
While they were exploring the moon. 95 astronaut was flying the main ship waiting for the other two men to return. The 96 time of the moon visit was 20 hours and 37 minutes. After returning safely to their 97 , all the astronauts headed back to the 98 . On July 24, Apollo II splashed down about 950 miles southwest of Hawaii in the 99 . At the moment, people all over the world hailed(欢呼) the astronauts as 100 .
81. A. Three B. Four C. Two D. Many
82. A. falling B. landing C. rising D. flying
83. A. achievement B. surprise C. time D. scene
84. A. must B. might C. should D. couldn't
85. A. spaceship B. earth C. moon D. space
86. A. Just B. How C. Why D. If
87. A. earth B. moon C. space D. sky
88. A. dangers B. stories C. space D. adventures
89. A. moon B. earth C. space D. spaceship
90. A. angry B. anxious C. hungry D. strange
91. A. hand B. head C. foot D. body
92. A. television B. spaceship C. instrument D. step
93. A. took B. looked C. saw D. drew
94. A. dug B. gathered C. removed D. lifted
95. A. the third B. the second C. the first D. one
96. A. spare B. modern C. lost D. total
97. A. land B. moon C. spaceship D. country
98. A. moon B. earth C. hotel D. spaceship
99. A. Pacific Ocean B. Indian Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic Ocean
100. A. astronauts B. drivers C. noblemen D. heroes
七、阅读理解（共17小题；共34分）
A
Saturn(土星) is the sixth planet from the sun in our solar system. It is the second-largest planet in our solar system (Jupiter is the largest). It has beautiful rings that are made mostly of ice chunks (and some rocks) that range from the size of a fingernail to the size of a car. The rings were first observed by Galileo in the 17th century. Saturn is visible without using a telescope, but a low-power telescope is needed to see its rings. Saturn is made mostly of hydrogen and helium(氦) gas.
Saturn is about 74,898 miles in diameter(at the equator). This is about 9.4 times the diameter of the Earth. 764 Earths could fit inside a hollowed-out Saturn.
Saturn is the most oblate planet in our solar system. It has a equatorial diameter of 74,898 miles and a polar diameter of 67,560 miles. This is a difference of about 10%. Saturn's flattened shape is probably caused by its fast rotation(旋转) and its gaseous composition.
Saturn's mass is about 5.69×1,026 kg. Although this is 95 times the mass of the Earth, the gravity on Saturn is only 1.08 times the gravity on Earth. This is because Saturn is such a large planet (and the gravitational force a planet exerts upon an object at the planet's surface is proportional to its mass and to the inverse of its radius squared).
Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that is less dense than water. Saturn would float if there were a body of water large enough!
Each day on Saturn takes 10.2 Earth hours. A year on Saturn takes 29.46 Earth years; it takes 29.46 Earth years for Saturn to orbit the sun once.
Saturn has been visited by Pioneer 11, by Voyager 1 & 2 and by Cassini (in 2004).
101. The underlined word "oblate" (in Para. 3) means " ".
A. fiattened B. round
C. very big in size D. strange
102. A year on Saturn takes 29.46 Earth years because .
A. it turns much slower than the Earth does
B. it is much larger than the Earth
C. it is much heavier than the Earth
D. it is much farther away from the sun than the Earth
103. Which of the following statements is TRUE
A. The Saturn's rings are made of thousands of stars and planets.
B. Saturn is made mostly of ice chunks (and some rocks) that range from the size of a fingernail to the size of a car.
C. The Saturn's rings can't be seen on the Earth without a telescope.
D. The Saturn's rings are made mostly of hydrogen and helium gas.
104. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. General Information on Saturn.
B. The Second Largest Planet in the Universe.
C. The Sixth Planet from the Sun.
D. Saturn with Its Beautiful Rings.
B
Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago. He studied the observations of comets(彗星) which other scientists had made. The orbit of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical(数学) problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with such problems.
However, Halley had a friend named Newton, who was a brilliant mathematician. Newton thought he had already worked out that problem, but he could not find the papers on which he had done it. He told Halley that the orbit of a comet had the shape of an ellipse(椭圆).
Now Halley set to work. He figured out (解决;计算出) the orbits of some of the comets that had been observed by scientists. He made a surprising discovery. The comets that had appeared in the years 1531, 1607, and 1682 all had the same orbit. Yet their appearances had been 75 to 76 years apart.
This seemed very strange to Halley. The different comets followed the same orbit. The more Halley thought about it, the more he thought that there had not been three different comets, as people thought. He decided that they had simply seen the same comet three times. The comet had gone away and had come back again.
It was an astonishing idea! Halley felt certain enough to make a prediction(预言) of what comet would happen in the future. He decided that this comet would appear in the year 1758. There were 53 years to go before Halley's prediction could be tested. In 1758 the comet appeared in the sky. Halley did not see it, for he has died some years before. Ever since then that comet has been called Halley's comet, in his honor.
105. Halley made his discovery .
A. by doing experiments
B. by means of his own careful observation
C. by using the work of other scientists
D. by chance
106. Halley made a surprising, but correct prediction in the year .
A. 1704 B. 1705 C. 1706 D. 1707
107. This passage in general is about .
A. Halley and other scientists B. the orbit of a comet
C. Newton and Halley D. Halley and his discovery
108. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Edmund Halley was an American scientist.
B. Halley made his discovery by doing experiments.
C. Newton was a famous mathematician.
D. The orbit of a comet had the shape of a circle.
C
Most people, when they travel to space, would like to stay in orbit for a few days of more. And this stands to reason, if you're paying $20,000 for your trip to orbit! Strain order for tourism to reach its full potential there's going to be a need for orbital accommodation—or space hotels. What would a space hotel actually be like to visit Hotels in orbit will offer the services you expect from a hotel—private rooms, meals, bars. But they'll also offer two unique experiences: impressive views—of Earth and space—and the endless entertainment of living in zero gravity—including sports and other activities that make use of this. The hotels themselves will vary greatly—from being quite simple in the early days to huge luxury structure at a later date. It's actually surprising that as later as 1997, very few designs for space hotels were published. This is mainly because those who might be expected to design them haven't expected launch costs to come down far enough to make them possible.
Lots of people who've been to space have described vividly what it's like to live in zero gravity. There are obviously all sort of possibilities for dancing, gymnastics, and zero-G sports. Luckily, you don't need to sleep much living in zero gravity, so you'll have plenty of time for relaxing by hanging out in a bar with a window looking down at the turning Earth below.
Of course all good things have come to an end, unfortunately. And so after a few days you'll find yourself heading back enough you'll be much more expert at exercising in zero gravity than you were when you arrived. You'll be thinking how soon you can save up enough to get back up again—or maybe you should change jobs to get to work in an orbiting hotel.
109. When traveling in space, most people would like to stay in orbit for a few days because .
A. it is expensive to travel in space
B. they would find the possible life in other star systems
C. they could enjoy the luxury of space hotels
D. they want to realise the full potential of tourism
110. Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer
A. The gravitational pull. B. The special views.
C. The relaxation in a bar. D. The space walk.
111. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage
A. When was the space traveling made possible
B. What are the unique experiences that space hotels will offer
C. Why were there not many published designs for space hotels
D. How can the travelers enjoy themselves in space hotels
112. This passage is mainly about .
A. traveling in space
B. the ways of living in space hotels
C. zero gravity and space hotels
D. the description of space hotels
D
Why should mankind explore space Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products(副产品) of technological developments in the space.
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.
113. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1
A. To express his doubts.
B. To compare different ideas.
C. To introduce points for discussion.
D. To describe the conditions on Earth.
114. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2
A. Humans are nature-born to do so.
B. Humans have the tendency to fight.
C. Humans may find new sources of food.
D. Humans don't like to stay in the same place.
115. The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to .
A. survival chances B. potential resources
C. unexpected benefits D. physical possessions
116. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets
A. Our genetic makeup.
B. Resources on the earth.
C. The adaptive ability of humans.
D. By-products in space exploration.
117. Which of the statements can best summarize the passage
A. Space exploration has created many wonders.
B. Space exploration provided the best value for money.
C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.
D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.
八、短文7选5(5选5等)（共5小题；共10分）
Several easy ways to make friends
It's hard to make friends if you stay home alone all the time. You need to get out of the house and do things that will help you meet other people. 118. You'll find that it's easier to make friends with people who have similar interests.
Learn from people at school who seem to make friends easily. 119. Don't copy everything they do, but try some of their techniques. It will help you develop your own social style.
Don't be afraid to show people what you're really good at. Talk about the things that you like best. People will want to learn about your interests. 120. Find out the latest news, or listen to the most popular types of music. The more you have to say, the more people will want to talk with you.
Be a good listener, and let people talk about themselves. Don't try to control the conversation with "me, me, me." 121. This will make people feel special, and they will want to be your friend.
Look people in the eye when you talk to them. If you don't make eye contact, people may think you're not interested in them. 122.
After you make new friends, keep them by being a good friend. It's likely that your friends will treat you in the same way.
A. Join a club or play a sport.
B. Notice what they say and how they act.
C. As a result, they may stop being interested in you.
D. Don't be too shy to have a conversation the next day.
E. Ask lots of questions, and show an interest in the answers.
F. Think of some topics that would make good conversation.
G. It's hard to get other people to like you if you don't like yourself.
九、补全短文（共10小题；共10分）
Then, from one thing to another, Mr. Hamel went on to talk of the French language, 123. (say) that it was the most beautiful language in the world一the clearest, the most logical(符合逻辑的); that we must guard it among us and never forget it, because when 124. people is enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language, it is as if they had the key 125. their prison. Then he 126. (open) a grammar and read us our lesson. I was amazed to see how well I understood it. All he said seemed so easy, so easy! I think, too—that I had never listened so 127. (careful), and that he had never explained everything with so much 128. (patient). It seemed almost as if the poor man wanted to give us all he knew before going away, and to put it all into our heads at one stroke.
129. the grammar, we had a lesson in writing. That day Mr. Hamel had new copies for us, 130. (write) in beautiful round hand: France, Alsace, France, Alsace. They looked like little flags, 131. were floating everywhere in the school-room, hung from the rod at the top of our desks. You ought to have seen how everyone set to work, and how quiet it 132. (be) !
十、短文改错(不分行)（共10小题；共10分）
文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。
My old classroom was interesting because three side of the classroom were made from glass. I enjoyed sit close to the windows and looking at the view. On the left-hand side of the class, I could easy see the football field. In the mornings, it was full of students exercising. The view from the back of the classroom is also splendid. Close to the school there was a beautiful park with many trees around them. Farther in the distance, I could not enjoy the view of snowy mountains. On the right side of the class was the road. I was always interested to see the drivers in hurry in the morning. The position of the classroom with its view made me felt like I was dreaming. If I was only a child when I studied in that classroom, I will never forget it.
答案
一、听力(听力)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. C
11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
16. C
17. engineering
18. test pilot
19. astronaut program
20. four days' voyage
听力原文
(Text 1)
W: May I have your phone number, please
M: My phone number is 377-765-8679. Oh, I'm sorry - I made a mistake. The last four numbers are 8769.
(Text 2)
W: Both of the hats are pretty. I don' t know which one to buy.
M: Take the white one. It matches your dress.
(Text 3)
M: Are you ready for the contest
W: Yes, I prepared well, but I' m a little nervous.
M: You always do great. I' m sure you' ll win again this time.
(Text 4)
W: I' m going hiking this weekend. Do you want to come
M: That sounds good. Rain or shine, count me in.
W: If it's raining, I'm afraid you're going by yourself, because I'll be going to visit my grandma.
M: I' ll join you no matter what you do.
(Text 5)
W: Jack, Mom told me to tell you that you shouldn' t go to the party tomorrow night.
M: You' ve got to be kidding me. I' m 32 years old.
W: Linda' s coming tomorrow. Don' t you think you should spend some time with her instead
M: Really That' s great. I miss her.
(Text 6)
W: Mark, do you ever surf the Internet at work
M: Sure. It helps me relax. I spend some time on Facebook each day at work.
W: I read a recent study that said that as much as 80 percent of the time people spend online at work is wasted.
M: Really Well, I read a study the other day that said when people spend time casually browsing the Web at work, they actually end up being more productive and creative.
W: Ha . . . That' s funny. Do you really think that' s true
M: Yes. I can control myself. I don' t spend too much time browsing the Web at work. I surf the Internet just to help me relax. So what about you
W: Well, I' m not good at managing my time. I spend too much time talking with my friends online at work.
M: You' d better be careful! That can get you fired.
W: Yeah, I do need to stop. I don' t want to get fired!
(Text 7)
W: Henry, have you heard about the course "Teaching Poetry to Children"
M: Yes, I have. Actually I' m taking that course this term at Texas State University.
W: Really That' s amazing. So how many students are there in the course this term
M: There are fourteen other students and me.
W: What do you do
M: We spend Tuesday mornings teaching poetry to students at Crockett Elementary School.
W: Why did you want to take the course
M: I love poetry and I love interacting with kids. I want them to appreciate the beauty of poems.
W: So what kind of poetry do you think is good
M: I think if a poem shows you the world through the poet' s eyes, then that is a good poem.
W: I agree. So who is your favorite poet
M: William Carlos Williams. I taught the kids his Between Walls in class. You know what, they had the most interesting responses to that poem.
W: It sounds as if they liked it.
(Text 8)
Benet was one of the most popular writers in the United States during the first half of the 1900s. By the middle of 1920s, Benet had published five books of his own. Although Benet was famous, most of the money he earned came from the stories that he wrote for popular magazines. The stories were meant to be read quickly and forgotten. He started to think about a greater purpose for his writing. He wanted people to remember the beauty and goodness of America he had seen as a boy. He began to try new things.
In 1926, Benet won an award of 2,500 dollars. He used the money to continue his writing. He began to write a poem about America' s Civil War. The poem was published in 1928. It was as thick as a book. It was called John Brown' s Body. The poem was famous for its power and truth. It was so filled with details that professors of history used it to teach their students about the Civil War. It was read on American and British radio. The year after it was published, Stephen Vincent Benet received America' s Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
(Text 9)
Welcome to our program. Today we'll talk about a famous space explorer, Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Armstrong showed a great interest in flying from the time he was little. He experienced his first airplane flight with his father when he was five, and earned his flight certificate at age 15. At age 17, Armstrong entered university to study engineering. Two years later, he joined the Navy. After his service with the Navy as a pilot, he returned to university to study engineering. Then Armstrong became a test pilot at a government flight station, and in 1958 was chosen to be part of the government' s astronaut program.
July 17, 1969 was an unforgettable day in Armstrong' s life. On that day, he and two other astronauts entered space in Apollo 11, on the space flight that would result in man' s first landing on the moon. After four days' voyage in space, they made a successful landing on the moon. Armstrong was chosen as the first man to walk on the moon, and made the"giant leap for mankind" .
Neil Armstrong died on August 25, 2012. His remarkable life is an inspiration to young people around the world to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to work hard to make their dreams come true.
二、单词拼写(单句首字母填空)
21. patience
22. accused
23. accustomed
24. defeated
25. consulted
26. sorrow
27. witness
28. faith
29. relief
30. grasp
31. deliberately
32. sympathy
33. devotion
34. foresee
35. advanced
三、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)
36. dignity
37. defeat
38. grasp
39. decades
40. sympathy
41. assume
42. sorrow
43. accused
44. devotion
45. witness
46. deliberately
47. accustomed
48. patience
49. consult
50. relief
四、翻译(根据中文提示完成句子)
51. a series of
52. There are chances that
53. get accustomed to the hard life
54. accuse me of lying
55. that I would make him happy
56. that they will arrive in a few days
57. We don't believe that computers can replace man
58. that he didn't understand me
59. is similar to the one you have
60. In spite of his age
五、单项选择
61. A 62. B 63. B 64. A 65. A
66. A 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. D
71. A 72. A 73. B 74. A 75. B
76. C 77. C 78. A 79. C 80. B
六、完形填空
81. A 82. B 83. A 84. B 85. C
86. D 87. C 88. D 89. A 90. B
91. C 92. D 93. A 94. B 95. A
96. D 97. C 98. B 99. A 100. D
七、阅读理解
101. A 102. D 103. C 104. A 105. C
106. B 107. D 108. C 109. A 110. B
111. A 112. D 113. C 114. A 115. C
116. C 117. D
八、短文7选5(5选5等)
118. A 119. B 120. F
121. E 122. C
九、补全短文
123. saying
124. a
125. to
126. opened
127. carefully
128. patience
129. After
130. written
131. which
132. was
十、短文改错(不分行)
133. side改为sides
134. from改为of
135. sit改为sitting
136. easy改为easily
137. is改为was
138. them改为it
139. 删掉not
140. hurry前面加a
141. felt改为feel
142. If改为Although/Though
