Module 3 Journey to space阅读理解专项训练（含答案解析）外研版八年级下册

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Module3 Journey to space阅读理解专项训练（含解析）
一、阅读判断。
（一）A Trip to the Space Museum
I'm Tom. Last Sunday, I went to the Space Museum with my classmates. It was an exciting trip.
We got to the museum by subway. As soon as we entered, we saw a large model of a spaceship. It looked really cool. Then we went to a hall where there was a show about space exploration. The show used a lot of videos and animations to introduce how humans started to explore space and what they had discovered so far. Some of the knowledge was new to me, but I tried my best to understand it.
After the show, we visited different exhibition areas. In one area, there were real spacesuits and tools used by astronauts. I was so interested in them that I spent a long time looking at each one. We also saw some moon rocks. They were brought back to the Earth by astronauts.
At noon, we had lunch in the museum's restaurant. The food was delicious and not too expensive. In the afternoon, we joined a science talk given by a famous scientist. He talked about the future of space exploration. It was a bit hard to follow, but I learned a lot from it.
Before leaving, we bought some space - themed souvenirs. I bought a keychain with a small model of a satellite. I really enjoyed this trip and I hope I can go to space one day.
阅读短文，判断下列句子正（T）误（F）。
( ) 1. Tom went to the Space Museum by bus.
( ) 2. The show about space exploration was easy for Tom to understand.
( ) 3. Tom saw real spacesuits, tools and moon rocks in the museum.
( ) 4. The food in the museum's restaurant was expensive.
( ) 5. Tom bought a satellite at the gift shop.
（二）My Dream of Space Travel
My name is Lucy. I have always dreamed of traveling to space. I love reading books about space and watching space - related movies.
Last month, I went to a space exhibition. It was held in our city's big exhibition hall. When I entered, I was amazed by the large number of space - related things on display. There were models of different spaceships, from the early ones to the modern ones. I learned about the development of spaceships over the years.
There were also some interactive zones. In one zone, I could use a special machine to simulate (模拟) the feeling of walking on the moon. It was so much fun! I also watched a short film about astronauts' daily life in space. It showed how they ate, slept and did exercise in zero - gravity environment.
The most exciting part for me was seeing a real meteorite (陨石). It was in a glass box. I had never seen a real meteorite before. I stood in front of it for a long time, looking at it carefully.
After the exhibition, I became even more interested in space. I hope that one day I can make my dream of space travel come true.
阅读短文，判断下列句子正（T）误（F）。
( ) 1. Lucy has never been interested in space.
( ) 2. The space exhibition was held in a small hall.
( ) 3. Lucy could simulate walking on the moon in the exhibition.
( ) 4. Lucy didn't watch any films in the exhibition.
( ) 5. Lucy saw a real meteorite in the exhibition.
二、阅读选择
（一）Astronauts' Life in Space
Life in space is very different from life on Earth. Astronauts have to face many challenges.
Food is one of the challenges. In space, astronauts can't eat the same food as we do on Earth. Their food is specially prepared. It is often dried or in tubes. They need to add water to some of the food before eating. And they have to be careful not to let the food float away.
Sleeping is also difficult. Astronauts sleep in special sleeping bags. They need to tie the sleeping bags to the wall or their beds because there is no gravity. If they don't do this, they will float around in the spaceship.
Astronauts also have to exercise regularly. Without gravity, their muscles will become weak. So they use special exercise equipment in the spaceship to keep their muscles strong.
Communication is another problem. Although astronauts can talk to people on Earth, there is a time - delay (延迟) because of the long distance. Sometimes they have to wait for a few seconds or even minutes to get a reply.
Despite these challenges, astronauts enjoy their life in space. They get to see the beautiful Earth from space and do scientific experiments that can't be done on Earth.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
( ) 1. Astronauts' food in space is often ______.
A. fresh and delicious
B. dried or in tubes
C. the same as on Earth
( ) 2. Astronauts tie their sleeping bags to the wall or beds because ______.
A. they like to sleep in a fixed place
B. there is no gravity
C. it is more comfortable
( ) 3. Astronauts use special exercise equipment to ______.
A. have fun
B. keep their muscles strong
C. make the spaceship move faster
( ) 4. What is the problem with communication in space
A. There is a time - delay.
B. They can't talk to people on Earth.
C. The signal is too weak.
( ) 5. What can astronauts do in space
A. They can see the beautiful Earth and do special experiments.
B. They can only do scientific experiments.
C. They can only enjoy the view of space.
（二）The Future of Space Exploration
Space exploration has come a long way in the past few decades. Scientists are constantly working on new technologies to make space exploration more efficient and successful.
One of the future plans is to build a space station on the moon. This space station will be a base for further exploration of the solar system. Astronauts will be able to live and work there for a long time. They can do research on the moon's environment, resources and even conduct experiments related to long - term space living.
Another exciting plan is the exploration of Mars. Scientists hope to send more manned missions to Mars in the future. They want to find out if there was or is life on Mars. They also want to study the planet's climate and geology. If humans can live on Mars one day, it will be a huge step for the future of humanity.
In addition, new spaceships are being developed. These spaceships will be faster and more powerful. They will be able to travel longer distances in a shorter time. This will make it possible to explore more distant planets and stars.
Space exploration not only helps us understand the universe better but also brings many benefits to our daily life. For example, some technologies developed for space exploration are now used in medical treatment and communication.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
( ) 1. What is one of the future plans in space exploration
A. To build a space station on Mars.
B. To build a space station on the moon.
C. To send more unmanned missions to the moon.
( ) 2. Why do scientists want to send manned missions to Mars
A. Because they want to live on Mars immediately.
B. Because they want to find out about life, climate and geology on Mars.
C. Because they want to bring Mars' resources back to Earth.
( ) 3. What are the new spaceships like
A. They are slower but more powerful.
B. They are faster and more powerful.
C. They are smaller but faster.
( ) 4. How does space exploration benefit our daily life
A. It makes our daily life more exciting.
B. Some space - related technologies are used in medical treatment and communication.
C. It helps us make more friends in space.
( ) 5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The difficulties of space exploration.
B. The history of space exploration.
C. The future of space exploration.
三、阅读填空
（一）Space - themed Attractions Around the World
In the United States, the Kennedy Space Center is a popular place for space - lovers. It offers tours of the actual launch pads (发射台) and a museum with a large collection of space - related items. People can see real rockets and spacesuits there. It also has an IMAX theater that shows space - related movies, allowing people to experience space in a more immersive (沉浸式的) way.
In Russia, the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center is famous. Although it is mainly a training center for astronauts, it also welcomes visitors. People can learn about the history of Russian space exploration and see how astronauts are trained. There are some interactive exhibits that let visitors try some of the training activities.
In China, the China Space Museum in Beijing is a great place to learn about China's space achievements. It has exhibits about China's satellites, rockets and manned space missions. People can see models of the Shenzhou spaceships and learn about the astronauts who have been to space. There are also some 3D models that show the development of China's space industry.
阅读短文，根据短文内容填空。
The Kennedy Space Center has an IMAX theater that shows ______ - related movies.
The Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia welcomes visitors and has some ______ exhibits.
The China Space Museum in Beijing has exhibits about China's satellites, rockets and ______ space missions.
People can see models of the ______ spaceships in the China Space Museum.
（二）
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live on another planet Life on other planets would be very different from life on Earth.If we lived on Mars, for example, we would have to wear special spacesuits all the time. The atmosphere on Mars is very thin, and it can't protect us from the sun's harmful rays. The temperature on Mars also changes a lot. It can be very cold at night and quite warm during the day. We would need to build special houses that can keep us warm and protect us from the radiation.
On Jupiter, life would be even more difficult. Jupiter is a gas giant, which means it doesn't have a solid surface. We couldn't build houses or walk around like we do on Earth. If we wanted to live on Jupiter, we would need to build floating cities in its atmosphere. But the strong winds and storms on Jupiter would make this a big challenge.
Saturn's environment is also not suitable for human life. Its rings are beautiful but dangerous. The particles in the rings could damage any spacecraft or structure we build. And like Jupiter, Saturn is a gas planet, so there is no solid ground to stand on.
However, scientists are still exploring the possibility of life on other planets. They are looking for planets that might have the right conditions, such as the right temperature, water, and a suitable atmosphere. Maybe one day, humans will be able to live on other planets.
根据短文内容，完成下列句子。
1、On Mars, we would have to wear special spacesuits because the atmosphere is very thin and can't protect us from ____________________.
2、The temperature on Mars changes a lot. It's very cold at night and ____________________ during the day.
3、Jupiter is a gas giant without ____________________, so we couldn't build houses or walk around like on Earth.
4、Saturn's rings are beautiful but dangerous because __________________ could damage any spacecraft or structure we build.
5、Scientists are looking for planets with the right conditions, including the right temperature, water, and ____________________.
答案解析
一、阅读判断
（一）A Trip to the Space Museum
答案：F
解析：文中提到 “We got to the museum by subway.”，说明汤姆是坐地铁去的太空博物馆，不是公交车，所以该句错误。
答案：F
解析：从 “Some of the knowledge was new to me, but I tried my best to understand it.” 可知，关于太空探索的展览对汤姆来说理解起来有一定难度，并非容易理解，该句错误。
答案：T
解析：根据 “In one area, there were real spacesuits and tools used by astronauts. We also saw some moon rocks.” 能确定汤姆在博物馆看到了真正的宇航服、工具和月球岩石，该句正确。
答案：F
解析：文中说 “The food was delicious and not too expensive.”，表明博物馆餐厅的食物不贵，该句错误。
答案：F
解析：原文是 “I bought a keychain with a small model of a satellite.”，汤姆买的是带有卫星小模型的钥匙链，不是真正的卫星，该句错误。
（二）My Dream of Space Travel
答案：F
解析：文章开头提到 “I have always dreamed of traveling to space. I love reading books about space and watching space - related movies.”，说明露西一直对太空感兴趣，并非从未感兴趣，该句错误。
答案：F
解析：由 “It was held in our city's big exhibition hall.” 可知，太空展览在一个大展厅举行，不是小展厅，该句错误。
答案：T
解析：“In one zone, I could use a special machine to simulate (模拟) the feeling of walking on the moon.” 表明露西在展览中可以模拟在月球上行走，该句正确。
答案：F
解析：从 “I also watched a short film about astronauts' daily life in space.” 可知，露西在展览中看了电影，该句错误。
答案：T
解析：根据 “The most exciting part for me was seeing a real meteorite (陨石).” 可知，露西在展览中看到了真正的陨石，该句正确。
二、阅读选择
（一）Astronauts' Life in Space
答案：B
解析：文中 “Their food is specially prepared. It is often dried or in tubes.” 表明宇航员在太空中的食物通常是脱水的或装在管子里的，所以选 B。
答案：B
解析：“They need to tie the sleeping bags to the wall or their beds because there is no gravity.” 说明宇航员把睡袋系在墙上或床上是因为没有重力，所以选 B。
答案：B
解析：“So they use special exercise equipment in the spaceship to keep their muscles strong.” 明确指出宇航员使用特殊锻炼设备是为了保持肌肉强壮，所以选 B。
答案：A
解析：“Although astronauts can talk to people on Earth, there is a time - delay (延迟) because of the long distance.” 表明太空中通信的问题是存在延迟，所以选 A。
答案：A
解析：文章最后 “They get to see the beautiful Earth from space and do scientific experiments that can't be done on Earth.” 说明宇航员在太空中可以看到美丽的地球并做特殊实验，所以选 A。
（二）The Future of Space Exploration
答案：B
解析：文中 “One of the future plans is to build a space station on the moon.” 表明未来太空探索的计划之一是在月球上建造空间站，所以选 B。
答案：B
解析：“Scientists hope to send more manned missions to Mars in the future. They want to find out if there was or is life on Mars. They also want to study the planet's climate and geology.” 说明科学家想发送载人任务去火星是为了了解火星上的生命、气候和地质情况，所以选 B。
答案：B
解析：“These spaceships will be faster and more powerful.” 指出新的宇宙飞船会更快更强，所以选 B。
答案：B
解析：“Space exploration not only helps us understand the universe better but also brings many benefits to our daily life. For example, some technologies developed for space exploration are now used in medical treatment and communication.” 表明太空探索对日常生活的益处是一些相关技术应用于医疗和通信，所以选 B。
答案：C
解析：文章主要讲述了未来太空探索的计划，如在月球建空间站、探索火星、开发新宇宙飞船等，所以主旨是太空探索的未来，选 C。
三、阅读填空
（一）Space - themed Attractions Around the World
答案：space
解析：文中提到 “It also has an IMAX theater that shows space - related movies”，所以此处填 “space”。
答案：interactive
解析：从 “There are some interactive exhibits that let visitors try some of the training activities.” 可知，这里填 “interactive”。
答案：manned
解析：“It has exhibits about China's satellites, rockets and manned space missions.” 表明此处应填 “manned”。
答案：Shenzhou
解析：“People can see models of the Shenzhou spaceships and learn about the astronauts who have been to space.” 说明这里填 “Shenzhou”。
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