Unit 4 Astronomy 单元测试题
单项选择（10%）
1. Robert is interested in ____ astronomy and he wishes he could make a trip into ____ space one day.
A. the, the B. an, the C. an, / D. /, /
2. A sudden noise made all the birds in the trees fly _____.
A. in all direction B. from all directions C. in all directions D. to all directions
3. The boy___ when he said that he ___ the eggs___ by the hen in the closet before he ___down to have a rest.
A. was lying, had laid, laid, lay B. had laid, lay, laid, was lying C. lay, was lying, lain, lay D. laid, lay, lain, lies
4. Can you believe that in ____ a rich country should be ____ many poor people
A. such, such B. such, so C. so, so D. so, such
5. —Shall we go for a picnic this weekend ---Well, ____. We’ll have to see if the weather is fine .
A. it all depends B. it depends on C. O.K. D. I don’t know.
6. All made possible for China to succeed in carrying on its reforms and open-door policy.
A. what happened; it B. what happened; that C. that happened; it D. that happened; that
7. It is never harmful ___ you to be polite and gentle to others and___, as is often the case, you can get what you want.
A. to; thus B. for; thus C. of; therefore D. with; however
8. They are demanded to finish their work _______.
A. all the time B. at the same time C. ahead of time D. for the first time
9. ______ his sister, he is fond of swimming very much.
A. Likely B. Unlike C. dislike D. Like
10. To our _____, he did solve the _____ problem in such a short time!
A. surprised, puzzled B. surprised, puzzling C. surprise, puzzling D. surprise, puzzled
完形填空（30%）
From boyhood he was __1__ in Astronomy, __2__ while __3__ Cambridge he would sit up at night to watch the stars. But he was dissatisfied __4__ the telescopes of those days __5__ they didn’t show him a clear picture of things. At first he thought there must be something wrong with the lens(镜头). Bu no matter how hard he tried to improve the lens, the trouble was __6__ there.
This set Newton thinking. He began to study the nature of light and colors. In the end he found that sunlight, or white light, is __7__ made up of a row of colors. He counted(数) seven colors __8__. This was of course a great discovery. But Newton still wasn’t __9__. His mind was busy with another problem. __10__ Newton’s time, scientists had already discovered that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe, and they knew that the earth and __11__ planets moved round the sun. but they couldn’t explain __12__ this was so until Newton gave the answer.
One autumn evening while Newton was sitting under an __13__ tree __14__ these problems, he saw the moon __15__ in the sky. Why, he asked himself, should the moon round the earth, never leaving the same path At that moment, he heard an apple __16__ from the tree. Why should the apple drop to the ground Why didn’t it go sideways or fly up There __17__ only one reason: The earth was drawing it ---that is the force of gravity. If a stone is tied to the end of a string and whirled（旋转） around, it flies round and round in circles because of the string. __18__, the force of gravity, thought Newton, must be the force that __19__ the moon going round the earth and the __20__ round the sun.
1. A. interested B. interest C. interesting D. interests
2. A. and B. but C. or D. otherwise
3. A. at B. for C. with D. on
4. A. with B. about C. at D. of
5. A. because of B. because C. in case D. in case of
6. A. still B. also C. already D. yet
7. A. actual B. total C. totally D. actually
8. A. above all B. in all C. after all D. at all
9. A. satisfy B. satisfying C. satisfaction D. satisfied
10. A. Before B. After C. During D. In
11. A. another B. other C. the other D. others
12. A. why B. what C. when D. how
13. A. pear B. cherry C. apple D. lemon
14. A. thinking over B. thought over C. thinking out D. thought out
15. A. arise B. rise C. raise D. rose
16. A. drop B. fall C. fly D. walk
17. A. seemed to be B. was C. seemed D. used to be
18. A. At the same time B. In the same way C. as well as D. in time
19. A. prevents B. stops C. protects D. keeps
20. A. planets B. stars C. moons D. sun
阅读理解（30%）
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There are a lot of dangerous and terrible pests in India, but the tree bees are the most terrible．They are killers．
Last year I was on holiday there. Riding along a road one sunny morning, I found the air above me suddenly became thick with bees. Although it was hot, I went cold all over. To run away fast seemed the only thing to do, but my horse was frightened, too. He jumped and kicked out in all directions to get rid of the bees that were attacking him, and then threw me to the ground．
The village was about half a mile away. I began to run. But by now I was covered from head to foot with bees. They crawled all over me, stinging(刺) with terrible pain. I tore them away, but made room for others. Each time I opened my lips for breath, more bees entered my mouth. I could hardly breathe. Then I reached the village. I ran towards a house that was being built. As soon as the men working there saw the bees, they ran for safety at top speed．
My eyes had completely closed. I fell into a pile of something soft. I pushed myself down into this until my head and shoulders were covered. This made bees angry and they began to attack my legs. I struggled but soon became tired out．The bees had won．
At last I was saved by two clever soldiers. They ran to a pile of dry grass and quickly surrounded me a thick wall of fire and smoke until the bees were driven away. They remained with me, I later learned, looking after me for the next three hours until a doctor was found and brought．
1．When the air suddenly became thick with bees ___________．
A. it became cold B. the writer went cold with fear
C. it was rather cold though fine D. the horse threw the writer to the ground
2．The horse was too frightened to _________．
A. kick out in all directions B. run away fast C. jump high D. get rid of the bees
3．The writer tore the bees away _________.
A. in order to make room for other bees B. but other bees took the space again
C. but they flew away slowly D. in order to let his breath out
4．When the men building the house saw the bees they ran away quickly_______．
A. in order not to be attacked by the bees B. to look for something to drive the bees away
C. to help the writer to cover his head and shoulders with soft things D. because they were afraid of the writer
5．The two soldiers _______．
A. built a thick wall to protect the writer B. surrounded the writer to protect him
C. looked for the doctors for three hours D. burnt the dry grass around the writer to drive away the bees
第二节：下面五名游客要去旅游，选出格子需要的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选项。
6. Mike and Susan are university students. They want to take a holiday this summer, but they don’t have much money. They are dreaming of going to France.
7. Bill Smith is a businessman. He is tired and needs a rest, but he does not have much time for a holiday. He wants to get away from city life and stay somewhere near the sea. He is interested in cooking.
8. Susan has three weeks to spend on holiday. She doesn’t like sports, and she doesn’t like relaxing on the beach either. She enjoys sightseeing and learning about foreign countries’ history.
9. Kelly studies Chinese in Beijing. She is interested in Chinese literature. She has some free time and would like to attend some kind of activity to learn about Chinese modern literature.
10. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their three sons like outdoor holidays. They have never tried sailing, but they would like to learn. During their three-week holiday, they want to enjoy themselves in a beautiful, quiet fishing village.
A. Literature Camp: A group of famous writers will be present at the camp, offering studies in the development of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.You will visit seven museums relating to contemporary (当代的) literature.
B. Exciting Holiday Camp: You can enjoy yourself climbing, sailing and swimming taught by trained adults in a camp near a lake. All meals are provided. The camp is open throughout June, July and August, and each session lasts for two weeks. It is aimed at boys and girls aged 9 — 14.
C. Seagull (海鸥) Sailing Holidays: Suitable for all ages. You can learn to sail in three weeks. We offer teaching from qualified staff. Flats or apartments are provided in a beautiful, quiet fishing village. Breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch are included in the price of the holiday.
D. Grace Island Hotel: Short stays (3 — 4 days) available. Famous for its excellent cooking, the hotel provides opportunities to relax and enjoy the heated swimming pool, beautiful music and top class bars and restaurants, with entertainment every night. All rooms have a sea view.
E. Students’Working Holidays: A really cheap but healthy holiday. You can enjoy picking fruit in the heart of France. Accommodation (住宿) provided in farmhouses. All meals included. Free transportation is also provided. Why not write for further details
F. History Tours: We offer tours to Egypt with guides. The tour includes lectures about the history of Egypt and visits to museums. Travel by coach or riverboat. Accommodation in top hotels. Tours last 2 — 3 weeks.
完成句子（每空一词30%）
1. 不能允许小孩看暴力影片. Children shouldn’t be ________ to watch __________ movies. （2分）
2. 听到这个让人迷惑的问题， 他感到迷惑不解，脸上出现了迷惑的表情。(4分)
___________ the ___________ problem, he felt ____________ and there was a ___________ look on his face.
3. 我们需要的是更多的水。 ___________ ___________ _____________ _______________more water. (3分)
4. 为了使她高兴起来，他打算星期天给她一个大惊喜。（5分）
In order to ________ _______ ________, he ________ ______ give her a big surprise on Sunday.
5. 半夜发生了火灾，幸运的是很快火就被扑灭了。（3分）
A fire _________ _________ at midnight, but _______________ it was soon put out.
6. 既然你拿到了驾照，为什么不自己开车呢？（4分）
_______ ________ you have got your license, ___________ ________ drive the car yourself
7. 实验之后，这种细胞变得有原来三倍那么大。
After the experiment, the cell has become three times ________ ___________ ___________ it used to be. (3分)
After the experiment, the cell has become three times ________ _______ _________what it used to be. (3分)
After the experiment, the cell has become ___________ ___________ ______________ it used to be. (3分)
短文改错（共10处错误，每处1分，共10%）
We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
into the outer space are worth try out.
Unit 4 Astronomy 单元测试题答题卷
班级 ______________ 姓名 _______________ 学号 _____________ 总分 _______________
一、单项选择： 二、完形填空 三、阅读理解：
1. __________ 1. __________ 11. __________ 1. _________
2. __________ 2. __________ 12. __________ 2. __________
3. __________ 3. __________ 13. __________ 3. __________
4. __________ 4. __________ 14. __________ 4. __________
5. __________ 5. __________ 15. __________ 5. __________
6. __________ 6. __________ 16. __________ 6. __________
7. __________ 7. __________ 17. __________ 7. __________
8. __________ 8. __________ 18. __________ 8. __________
9. __________ 9. __________ 19. __________ 9. __________
10. __________ 10. __________ 20. __________ 10. __________
四、完成句子（每空一词30%）
1. 不能允许小孩看暴力影片. Children shouldn’t be ________ to watch __________ movies. （2分）
2. 听到这个让人迷惑的问题， 他感到迷惑不解，脸上出现了迷惑的表情。(4分)
___________ the ___________ problem, he felt ____________ and there was a ___________ look on his face.
3. 我们需要的是更多的水。 ___________ ___________ _____________ _______________more water. (3分)
4. 为了使她高兴起来，他打算星期天给她一个大惊喜。（5分）
In order to ________ _______ ________, he ________ ______ give her a big surprise on Sunday.
5. 半夜发生了火灾，幸运的是很快火就被扑灭了。（3分）
A fire _________ _________ at midnight, but _______________ it was soon put out.
6. 既然你拿到了驾照，为什么不自己开车呢？（4分）
_______ ________ you have got your license, ___________ ________ drive the car yourself
7. 实验之后，这种细胞变得有原来三倍那么大。
After the experiment, the cell has become three times ________ ___________ ___________ it used to be. (3分)
After the experiment, the cell has become three times ________ _______ _________what it used to be. (3分)
After the experiment, the cell has become ___________ ___________ ______________ it used to be. (3分)
短文改错（共10处错误，每处1分，共10%）
We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
into the outer space are worth try out.
编印：屠小平 101—121 2010/05/13
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Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
trying
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
trying
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We had the discussion over if it’s necessary to carry out outer space exploration at a class meeting the another day.
A whether other
Some of us think it important to research the outer space. First, people can get a best understand of the outer space through
better
their exploration. Second, new resources can found there for humans to use. Third, this exploration can possibly bring up
be found up去掉
about new living space for human life. But, others don’t believe so. They say this kind of exploration costs too many money.
However much
And it’s very danger for astronauts to do such work. I think people should do the exploration and therefore such exploration
dangerous
into the outer space are worth try out.
tryingUnit 4 Astronomy基础知识练习二
单项选择：
1. The new story book is written in ______ easy English ______ beginners can understand.
A. such, that B. so, that C. such, as D. too, that
2. You can’t imagine this lake used to be a beautiful place in our province _____.
A. at any time B. at one time C. in no time D. at times
3. Drinking too much _____ our health.
A. is harm to B. is harmful to C. does harmful to D. harm to
4. All the members of the company take it _____ to do night duty.
A. in turn B. by turn C. on the turn D. out of turn
5. We will do something to prevent the rivers _____.
A. pollute B. polluting C. pollution D. being polluted
6. The _____ expression on his face suggested that he _____ not able to work out the ____ problem.
A. puzzling, was, puzzling B. puzzled, be, puzzled C. puzzling, be, puzzled D. puzzled, was, puzzling
7. All the people ____ at the good news that our country has successfully launched a manned satellite.
A. cheered up B. cheered on C. lost heart D. lost their heart
8. _____ they have computers, it becomes easier for them to solve the problem.
A. Although B. For C. Now that D. When
9. Suddenly the war ____, and young men were called on to join the army.
A. broke out B. was broke out C. broken down D. broke up
10. The wings of the plane are _____ of its body.
A. twice more than the length B. more than twice the length
C. more twice the length than D. twice the length more than
词组选择填空
1. John held Tom’s hands to ___________ him ______________ hitting Billy.
2. Koala bears _____________________ the young and put them into the pocket of skin on their stomachs.
3. Women, ____________________ men, have the right to be paid based on the work they do.
4. It’s a pity that he failed to pass the test _________________________ his carelessness.
5. the mark on your face will disappear _____________________.
6. ---should we pay a visit to Professor Wang this afternoon ---It _______________ you.
7. What you are talking about is quite ____________________ what we are concerned about.
8. All the students went ________________________ to be examined by the doctor.
9. In case another world war ___________________, what will happen to human beings
10. We will _____________________ at once immediately we think of going home.
完成句子
1. 有人担心，洪水的结束将是另一场疾病的爆发。
It is feared ______________________________ the floods, another disease would ______________.
2. 为了使她高兴起来，他打算在星期天给她一个大惊喜。
In order to ______________________, he _______________ give her a big surprise on Sunday.
3. 经过实验，这种细胞已经变得有原来的三倍那么大了。
(1). After the experiment, the cell has become ___________________as ___________ as it used to be.
(2). After the experiment, the cell has become __________________________ it used to be.
(3). After the experiment, the cell has become ___________________________ what it used to be.
4. 如果你不注意，你会在这惹上麻烦的。
If you don’t __________________, you may get ____________________ here.
5. 半夜发生了火灾，幸运的是很快就被不灭了。
A fire ___________________ at midnight, but ________________, it was soon put out.
6. 他为什么做这件事还不十分清楚。
__________________________________ wasn’t quite clear.
7. 我们对于他所做的感到非常惊讶。
We are amazed ___________________________.
8. 火星上有没有人类还不确定。
_______ is uncertain ______________________________ on Mars.
9. 我想不明白的是为什么他老是上课迟到。
____________ I can’t understand is _________ he is always ______________ class.
10. 既然你拿到了驾照，为什么不自己开车呢？
_____________ you have got your license, ______________ drive the car yourself
单句改错：
1. Children should not be allowed to watch violently films.
2. They lay the cups on the table and sat down.
3. We don’t do anything that will be harmful for peace.
4. Don’t worry — I’m sure things will get better on time.
5. Everything was perfect for the picnic as well the weather.
6. The school kept my mother from waiting at the school gate for an hour.
7. The room isn’t enough big to hold so many people.
8. The box is five times as bigger as that one.
9. That surprised me most was that Mary spoke Chinese just like a native speaker.
10. They are so interesting books that I want to read them once more.
单词拼写
1. A v_______________ storm hit the country and damaged many buildings.
2. The moon’s p____________ on the Earth’s oceans creates the tides.
3. Eating too much junk food is h________________ to your health.
4. Many people believe that life e________________ on other planets besides the earth.
5. She spent the afternoon f_________________ on her back in the pool.
6. These flowers will not grow in a cold c_______________.
7. It’s hard to breathe on top of the mountain, so you’d better take an o____________ bottle.
8. The new owners have tried to give the restaurant a more family-friendly a_______________.
9. U_____________ most students in my class, I don’t like PE lessons.
10. The p______________ of the famous actor made all his fans excited.
编印：屠小平 101—121 2010/05/10
完形填空
Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, was on his way to Belfast. The Nobel prize winner was going to 1 an important lecture 2 .
When he 3 at Heathrow Airport, he was 4 and annoyed(恼怒) to find his flight overbooked, and that he and 5 passengers had no seats. The clerk was very apologetic, but 6 that the government had booked fifty 7 at the last moment. That meant hat “ordinary” 8 were bumped- simply thrown off the flight.
“But I've had this ticket 9 over a month,” Fleming insisted, "it's not 10 and I must get to Belfast 11 ."
“I'm __12__ sorry, sir. But the government passengers are 13 priority(优先) passengers travelling on important business. It's 14 for them to take a later flight.”
Just as Fleming was going to 16 what the important business was a group of government passengers arrived to check in. Fleming turned to the leader of the group.
“I’d like to know what is so urgent(紧急) about your business __17__ we ordinary passengers __18__ wait for another flight.”
The man replied, “Oh, it’s a matter of __19__ urgency. Sir Alexander Fleming is giving a lecture in Belfast tonight, and we can’t __20__ it!”
1. A. have B. attend C. give D. hear
2. A. here B. there C. abroad D. everywhere
3. A. stopped B. arrived C. stayed D. called
4. A. surprised B. excited C. frightened D. disappointed
5. A. some B. several C. many D. other
6. A. insisted B. proved C. explained D. declared
7. A. books B. seats C. rooms D. stamps
8. A. people B. officers C. officials D. passengers
9. A. in B. for C. after D. during
10. A. fair B. right C. true D. satisfactory
11. A. now B. then C. today D. tomorrow
12. A. all B. both C. really D. almost
13. A. terribly B. terrible C. great D. much
14. A. reasonable B. funny C. impossible D. unnecessary
15. A. consider B. discuss C. describe D. Demand
16. A. government B. ordinary C. clerk D. common
17. A. as B. when C. that D. now that
18. A. must B. should C. ought to D. have to
19. A. little B. great C. some D. no
20. A. catch B. get C. miss D. lose
阅读理解
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Jiuquan, Gansu Province, Sept.6 (Xinhua) ---- China’s manned spacecraft Shenzhou-7 will be launched at an appropriate time between Sept.25 and 30 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province, a spokesman said here on Saturday. The mission will accomplish the first spacewalk by Chinese astronauts.
“All the major systems involved in the launching are now in the final preparation. The main tests for the spacecraft, the Long-March II-F rocket, suits for the space walk and a satellite accompanying the fly have also been finished,” said the spokesman. In addition, the ground control system is fully prepared, including the launch site, the landing site, and the communication for observation and control.
When Shenzhou-7 enters its orbit, one of the three astronauts will conduct a space walk, said Zhao Changxi, a senior scientist with the project, earlier. According to Zhao, cameras would be fixed outside and inside of the ship for live broadcasting of the space walk.
While the last mission of Shenzhou-6, with a crew of two, was aimed at several days of manned flight, this time the task might be more stringent as one of its main goals is the space walk. Earlier reports said a crew of six astronauts had been chosen for the mission, with three manning the spacecraft and three substitutes.
China successfully put two manned spacecrafts into orbit in 2003 and 2005 respectively, becoming the third country to send an astronaut into space after the United States and the former Soviet Union (now Russia).
1. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Shenzhou-7 is better equipped than the last two spaceships.
B. Shenzhou-7 will be more successful than the last two launches.
C. All the systems involved in the launching have been prepared.
D. China is ready for the launching of Shenzhou-7.
2. We can learn from the passage ________.
A. This will be the third time for Chinese astronauts to have a space walk
B. Three of the six astronauts chosen for the mission will walk in space
C. The space walk will be live broadcasted on TV
D. Everything has been prepared except communication system
3. The underlined word“ stringent” most probably means _______.
A. challenging B. encouraging C. inciting D. convincing
B
Astronomy is the oldest science known to man. Thousands of years ago man looked at the stars and wondered about the heavens. But man was limited by what he could see with his eyes alone.
The Greeks studied astronomy over 2,000 years ago. They could see the size, color, and brightness of a star. They could see its place in the sky. They watched the stars move as the seasons changed. But the Greeks had no tools to help themselves study the heavens.
Each new tool added to the field of astronomy helped man reach out into space. Until there were telescopes, man knew little about the moon. They did not know that the planet called Saturn(土星) had rings around it. Their sight was so limited that they could not see all the planets. In the early 1700s, people thought there were only six planets. Nepture(海王星), the last of eight planets to be discovered, was not seen until 1846.
Before the spectroscope(分光镜), man did not know what kind of gases was in the sun or other stars. Without the radio telescope, we didn’t know that radio noises came from far out in space.
Today, astronomy is a growing science. We had learned more in the last fifty years than in the whole history of astronomy.
4. Thousands of years ago, people observed the stars with the limitation of their _____.
A eyesight B. land C. wealth D. knowledge
5. The Greek could see the following things about a star EXCEPT its ______.
A. size B. shape C. place D. color
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true
A. Astronomy is the oldest science that humans have known.
B. Astronomy is developing fast with the help of technology.
C. In the early 1700s, people didn’t know the existence of Neptune.
D. Over 2,000 years ago, the Greeks knew the planet Saturn had rings around it.
7. This passage mainly talks about _____.
A. tools used in astronomy B. the development of astronomy in the last 50 years
C. Greeks’ achievements in astronomy D. new tools and the development of astronomy
编印：屠小平 101—121 2010/05/11
参考答案：
一：ABBAD DACAA
二：1. prevent, from 2. give birth to 3. as well as 4. as a result of 5. in time 6. depends on
7. different from 8. in their turn 9. breaks out 10. cheer up
三: 1. that as a result of, break out 2. cheer her up, is to 3. three times, large, threes larger than, three times the size of 4. watch out, into trouble 5. broke out, luckily/fortunately 6. Why he did it
7. at what he did 8. It, whether there are human beings 9. What, why, late for 10. Now that, why not
四: 1. violently—violent 2. lay—laid 3. for—to 4. on—in 5. as well—as well as 6. from去掉
7. enough big—big enough 8. bigger—big 9. That—What 10. so—such
五: 1. violent, 2. pull 3. harmful 4. exists 5. floating 6. climate 7. oxygen 8. atmosphere
9. Unlike 10. presence
六: CBBAD CBDBA CAACD ACDBC
七: DCA ABDD
now that break out cheer up as a result of in time be different from
prevent…from as well as depend on in one’s turn give birth to
