Jupiter(土星) is the fifth planet from the sun and it is the largest one in the solar system. It is about 11 times bigger than the earth. Jupiter's strangest thing is its huge red spot. Pictures taken from space tell us that the red spot is probably a hurricane(飓风). It is so big that the earth would fit right in the middle of it. Sometimes the hurricane looks like a huge oven with orange-red waves (波浪). Some other time the color almost disappears.
On the earth, hurricanes move. We can watch them travel across water to land. Jupiter's red spot also moves. Scientists say it “walks”. It is carried along by air in Jupiter's atmosphere(大气层).
So far, Jupiter has been visited by four spacecrafts. All of them flew by Jupiter very quickly. On the next trip to Jupiter, a spacecraft will stay near the planet much longer. New information will be sent back to the earth. Soon scientists will know much more about this strange red spot in the atmosphere.
1. According to the passage, Jupiter's red spot is probably ________.| A．many huge stones | B．a huge ocean |
| C．a hurricane | D．the color of the atmosphere |
| A．11th | B．5th | C．1st | D．4th |
| A．smaller | B．the same size | C．11 times bigger | D．larger |
| A．move | B．have the same color |
| C．travel across water to land | D．have the same shape |
| A．So far, four spacecrafts have visited Jupiter. |
| B．The color of the Jupiter's hurricane sometimes disappears. |
| C．Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. |
| D．Next spacecraft will land on the Jupiter and take back some stones. |
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【推荐1】Have you ever seen people building houses? To build a house, you need workers. They use their hands, tools（工具）and machines to put things together. Building the ISS（国际太空站）is the same. The difference is that the workers are astronauts. They walk in space and use robots’ arms and hands to do their work.
In the space station, astronauts are comfortable. The temperature there is about 21°C. But outside the station, it can be too hot or cold for people. In the sunlight, it’s about 120°C. In the shadow（阴暗处）of the station, it’s about -85°C. So, when astronauts walk in space, they have to wear heavy clothes spacesuits.
Spacesuits also keep astronauts safe from flying rubbish（垃圾）in space. Each time people go into space, they leave rubbish there. Astronauts should be careful because there’s a lot of rubbish, and some rubbish goes many times as fast as a plane!
Space walking is not easy, and it can be dangerous. Getting ready for it takes a lot of time to learn. Astronauts will need to do 160 space walks to finish their work in the ISS. That will take about 1,900 men hours of work.
1. What’s the temperature in the space station?| A．-85°C | B．-21°C | C．21°C | D．120°C |
| A．scientists’ hands | B．tools in their hands |
| C．their own hands | D．robots’ arms and hands |
| A．Space walking is easy but dangerous. |
| B．Flying rubbish in space goes as fast as a plane. |
| C．Spacesuits can’t always keep astronauts warm and safe. |
| D．Outside the station, it can be too cold or hot for people. |
| A．science magazine | B．cook book | C．travel guide | D．school introduction |
【推荐2】It is said that eyes are the windows of our soul. Therefore, in order to have healthy eyes, we have to look after them properly. Our eyes need good care every day.
First, we have to pay more attention to our diet. Have more fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs and milk. They are good for our eyes. Besides, a regular amount of vitamin（维生素）A and B2 should also be taken.
Second, we must have a good sleep. It relaxes the eye muscles（肌肉）and gives them the rest they need. Sleep can help the body repair its tired tissue（组织）. Usually, we must sleep for at least eight hours every day. Lack of sleep can bring us dark circles around the eyes.
Third, it’s necessary for us to exercise our eyes every day. Blink our eyes at regular time to make the eyeballs watery.
Last, we should use our eyes correctly. For example, if a small thing goes into the eye, don’t rub（擦）it. Rubbing is harmful to our eyes. Don’t read or write in poor or bright sunlight because sunlight can cause eye tiredness. Remember to use sunglasses to stop the sunshine from shining directly into our eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching television or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness, so a good rest is needed.
根据材料内容, 选择最佳答案。
1. How many ways to protect our eyes are given according to the passage?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
| A．Eggs. | B．Milk. | C．Rice. | D．Vegetables. |
| A．For seven hours. | B．For seven and half an hour. |
| C．For eight hours. | D．For eight and half an hour. |
| A．眨眼 | B．闭眼 | C．睁眼 | D．揉眼 |
| A．Windows of Our Body | B．Ways of Protecting Our Eyes |
| C．Importance of Eye’s Health | D．Reasons for Poor Eyesight |
【推荐3】Astronauts may soon be going to the moon again. NASA plans to build bases (基地) there. The astronauts will not be able to take all the food they will need. So they may have to grow some of it on lunar farms.
But can plants grow on the moon? Maybe. That is according to a new study. Scientists used soil brought back from past moon missions(任务). They used it to grow plants here on Earth. It turns out, success could depend on where on the moon you do your planting.
In the 1960s and 1970s, NASA ran the Apollo program. It sent astronauts to the moon. In the new study, scientists used soil that astronauts collected there.
Scientists put this soil in little cups. Each cup got about a teaspoon of lunar soil. Other cups got Earth soil. The scientists planted seeds. They watered the soil. They put the cups under growth lights.
In the Earth soil, plants sprouted healthy leaves. Moon soil sprouted leaves too. But those plants were smaller. And they were less healthy. The older the moon soil, the worse the plants grew.
Stephen Elardo is one of the scientists. He says it still might be possible to grow plants on the moon. The key(关键) could be finding the right spot. One example may be where volcanoes(火山) once broken. The soil is newer there. Scientists still have much to learn. But this study brings humans one step closer to calling the moon home.
1. What do we know about NASA? ________| A．NASA ran the Apollo program. |
| B．NASA can take all the food. |
| C．NASA is planting trees now. |
| D．NASA plans to go to the Mars. |
a.The plants are smaller and less healthy.
b.Astronauts collected soil on the Moon.
c.Scientists used the soil to grow plants.
d.Scientists watered the soil regularly.
| A．a,b,c,d. | B．b,c,d,a. |
| C．c,d,a,b. | D．d,b,c,a. |
| A．Ate up. | B．Grew out. |
| C．Put away. | D．Wrote down. |
| A．Family life. | B．Job fair. |
| C．Kids’ behaviour. | D．Science &technology. |
【推荐1】People all over the world are looking for ways to save energy and natural sources to protect our environment. Here’s an example of saving water.
A doctor called Jack Todd is very interested in cleaning water as well as saving money, so he has tried many ways, and in the end he developed a small and affordable system to clean waste water—the Living Machine. The machine can clean waste water in our homes or in our business.
The machine can clean waste water. First the waste water goes into a big plastic tank. In the tank, the wastes start to break down. Second, a few days later, the water is brought into a greenhouse full of plants and fish. With the help of sunlight, plants and animals, many chemicals can be removed from the water. That makes the water cleaner. Then the water can be used for washing or bathing. Though it can’t be used for drinking or cooking, the water is clean enough to water the flowers, wash the dogs and bathe.
This technology is good for the environment. It can also help to save fresh water and it can help provide the unpolluted water. If we take actions to do something to save energy on the earth, our planet will have a longer life and our life will be better.
1. Who developed the machine that can make waste water into fresh water?| A．A teacher. | B．A soldier. | C．A doctor. | D．An engineer. |
| A．In our homes or in our business. | B．In a factory or in a company. |
| C．In a company or in our business. | D．In our homes or in a factory. |
| A．Eating. | B．Drinking. | C．Cooking. | D．Washing and bathing. |
| A．The Living Machine needn’t sunlight. |
| B．A few days later, the water is brought into a greenhouse full of plants and fish. |
| C．Cleaning waste water in the machine is very easy. |
| D．This technology is good for the farmers. |
| A．The Living Machine is used to clean sea water. |
| B．The Living Machine can clean waste water. |
| C．The Living Machine can provide fresh water for people. |
| D．The Living Machine is good for the environment and it can save energy. |
【推荐2】When we look at a picture of Earth from space, there are areas of green, blue, and white. Most people will recognize (辨认) that the green is land, the blue is water, and the white is clouds. Taken as a whole, Earth is mainly blue. That is because of the amount (数量) of water it has that covers the surface.
So, how much of Earth is water? About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered in water. Of that 71%, the oceans hold 96.5% of the water. This water found in oceans is all salt water. The remaining 3.5% of the water is fresh water, which can be found in lakes, rivers, glaciers (冰川), and in the ground. Fresh water is what people use for farming, raising animals, drinking, and daily activities such as taking showers and washing clothes or dishes.
Does the amount of water stay the same? For the most part, yes. Water on Earth is part of a closed system (系统). That is, water is always moving and changing forms between ice, liquid, and gas. The form of the water changes all the time, but the total amount of water on Earth remains the same.
If Earth is not necessarily running out of water, why are people worried? Why do we need to think about saving water? First, humans can only use fresh water, which is only 3.5% of all of Earth’s water. Second, of this 3.5%, only 1% is available for human use. Most fresh water is found in glaciers far from where anyone lives. Third, the amount of water that is useful for humans is being used faster than it can be cleaned and put back into the environment.
Now, knowing the facts about water, it is our job to make sure we use Earth’s water in a good way.
1. The remaining 3.5% of the water on Earth CAN’T be found in ________.| A．oceans | B．lakes | C．glaciers | D．rivers |
| A．The amount of water becomes smaller. | B．The amount of water stays the same. |
| C．The amount of water keeps changing. | D．The amount of water becomes larger. |
| A．Humans can use all the water on Earth. |
| B．Most fresh water is found in the ground. |
| C．Humans can’t use 2.5% of the fresh water easily. |
| D．Water can’t be cleaned and put back into the environment. |
| A．Why Earth is in different colors. | B．Who uses the most water on Earth. |
| C．The amount and types of Earth’s water. | D．How to use water in a good way. |
【推荐3】It is well-known that there are many cultural differences between China and America. Here are some of them.
Visiting one’s home.
When visiting American homes, the house owners do not like guests to see here and there in their house. While Chinese like to walk around the house and see every room and this often raises a friendly topic to talk about.
Giving presents.
In America, visitors usually take only a bottle of wine for gift because the host will drink the wine brought by the visitors. If the visitor takes two bottles of wine, it means the visitor thinks that one bottle of wine is not enough for the host. But Chinese people like to send gifts in pairs. First, this is to show that the visitor is not a mean person. Second ,even numbers are seen as good in Chinese culture. When receiving gifts, westerners want you to open the gift in front of him and give some praise. While for Chinese, in order to show that the receiver is a polite person, he should put the gift away quietly and open the gift after the guest leaves.
Expressing thanks.
Americans are used to saying thanks to family members or friends for their help. However, Chinese people believe that they do not have to say “thank you” to family members or friends as this seems to alienate their relations.
1. When you visit American homes, you should not_____.| A．drink wine with the hosts | B．say thanks to the hosts |
| C．take presents to the house owners | D．see here and there in their houses |
| A．open the gift | B．put the gift away |
| C．accept the gift | D．refuse the gift |
| A．express their thanks | B．give some praise |
| C．bring the wine | D．show their sadness |
| A．亲近 | B．逃避 | C．疏远 | D．侮辱 |
| A．Some of American culture | B．Some of Chinese culture |
| C．Culture in common between China and America | D．Cultural differences between China and America |
【推荐1】You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes. The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) and other greenhouse gases, which are closely connected to the big problem of global-warming (全球变暖).
WAY 1: Bring your own cup to Starbucks. You’ll get a 10-cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a dustbin. The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup.
WAY 2: Turn off your computer. When in standby mode, your PC is still using energy. Turning off a monitor (显示器) for 40 hours a week may only save $ 5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds.
WAY 3: Reuse plastic bags. Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them. Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag. The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile.
WAY 4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom. Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests. If every family replaced(替换)one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424,000 trees would still be standing.
WAY 5: Plant a tree. Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing. Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5, 000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year.
1. How many ways are mentioned(提及) in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．It will help to save a large amount of money. |
| B．It will help to reduce a great deal of CO2. |
| C．It will save the amount of oil that runs your car for a mile. |
| D．It will be like planting 17 million acres of new trees. |
| A．Ways 3, 4. | B．Ways 2, 3. | C．Ways 3, 5. | D．Ways 2, 4. |
| A．They all help reduce the use of energy like electricity. |
| B．They all cut down the number of the use of paper. |
| C．They all produce less greenhouse gases as a result. |
| D．They all help protect our trees and forests. |
| A．Ways to Save Money | B．Ways to Be Earth-Friendly |
| C．Ways to End Global-Warming | D．Ways to Limit Carbon Dioxide |
【推荐2】Upcycling is the process of changing old materials into something useful and often beautiful. It is different from recycling. When you recycle something, old materials need to be broken down so that their base materials can be remade into a new product, often of inferior（次等的）quality. When you upcycle an object, you aren’t breaking down the material. You’re simply making it into something else. Also, the upcycled object is typically of the same, or even better quality.
The idea of upcycling isn’t new. Some of the best examples of modern-day upcycling come from the 1930s to 1940s when people didn’t have many material resources（资源）. In those days, people found new purposes for old things over and over until they were no longer useful. For example, old coats would be turned into shoes and an old door would be made into a new table.
Nowadays, saving is still a big reason why some people upcycle. An even bigger reason for the rebirth of upcycling is that it’s environmentally-friendly. Things shouldn’t just be thrown away when they can be turned into something useful. Upcycling is also more environmentally-friendly than recycling which requires energy or water to break down materials. Upcycling just requires your own creativity and effort.
Upcycling can provide you with something that’s both creative and practical. Why don’t you support the idea by checking your house or recycling bin and creating objects yourself? Take action right now!
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）。
1. Recycling doesn’t need old materials to be broken down.
2. The upcycled objects must have better quality than the recycled ones.
3. People upcycled in the old days in order to save materials.
4. Upcycling is much less environmentally-friendly than recycling.
5. The writer wants to encourage people to upcycle in the passage.
【推荐3】Detective Wolf was waiting in the doorway all the morning. He was going to meet Miss Fox. She bought a bag of diamonds from Africa. A few hours ago, someone told the police that a group of thieves would try to steal the diamonds, so the police asked Detective Wolf to make sure Miss Fox and her diamonds would be safe.
Miss Fox arrived at the airport. Detective Wolf quickly helped her get into the police car and took her to the hotel. While they were talking, Detective Wolf noticed that Miss Fox was left-handed. Half an hour later, they got to the room, two policemen checked it over and made sure there wasn’t anyone else in it. Miss Fox said she was tired and wanted to have a shower.
She asked Detective Wolf and the policemen to keep the diamonds for her. Half an hour later, Miss Fox didn’t get out. Detective Wolf felt a little strange. Just then he got a call from the airport—a woman was found in the toilet on the plane. She said she was Miss Fox and reported the criminal was left-handed. Detective Wolf rushed to the bathroom but saw nobody in it. He opened the bag immediately and found there were only stones in it.
1. Why did the police ask Detective Wolf to go to the airport?| A．To make sure the plane would be safe. | B．To catch some thieves |
| C．To protect a woman and her things. | D．To check the plane for something. |
| A．Someone would kill Miss Fox. |
| B．Someone would kidnap Miss Fox. |
| C．A woman was trapped in the toilet on the plane. |
| D．Some thieves would steal Miss Fox’s diamonds. |
| A．Miss Fox. | B．A left-handed woman. |
| C．One of the policemen. | D．Detective Wolf. |
| A．They were in the bag. | B．They were on the plane. |
| C．They were in the bathroom. | D．They were taken away by the criminal. |
| A．The criminal was found in the toilet on the plane. |
| B．The left-handed woman left the bag outside the bathroom. |
| C．The diamonds were bought from Africa by Miss Fox. |
| D．The criminal ran away before Detective Wolf went to catch her. |
【推荐1】Many people say that they are working too many hours. They don't have enough time to relax or to stay with their family.
Work hours are different from one country to another. In France, people spend about 1,646 hours a year at work. In Japan, however, people work about 2,159 hours a year. That means a Japanese worker works 513 more hours a year than a French worker.
Why do people work so many hours? Some people work extra hours because they want to make more money. However, many companies don't pay overtime. Their workers don't get more pay for more work. Some people think it's their duty（责任）to work more hours. Some are afraid of losing their jobs if they don't work more hours.
Many people say that their vacations are too short. In France, people get five weeks of paid vacation a year. In Germany, they get four to six weeks, and in the United States, two weeks. One study shows fewer than half of workers used all their vacation days. In Great Britain, there is a saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull （迟钝的）boy." If that is true, there must be a lot of dull people in the world.
1. A Japanese worker works ________ more hours a year than a French one.| A．513 | B．1,646 | C．2,159 | D．3,805 |
| A．正常的 | B．额外的 | C．有用的 | D．少量的 |
| A．No companies offer vacations to their workers. |
| B．Many people say they have enough time to relax. |
| C．Not all companies pay their workers for more work. |
| D．More than half of workers use all their vacation days. |
| A．Many workers have to work long hours. |
| B．Many people have vacations long enough. |
| C．Work hours are the same around the world. |
| D．There are a lot of dull people in the world. |
【推荐2】Humans and gorillas (大猩猩) shared evolution (进化) for 23 million years. Their paths separated only six million years ago. New research on how gorillas communicate may help us better understand human language.
Understanding how the brain works helps us see a connection between language development and non-verbal signs. “Gorillas have many kinds of non-verbal communication” said psychologist Sebastian Forrester, from the University of Sussex. He thinks humans may have had the same communication skills.
Non-verbal communication includes the ways we move our bodies and the different expressions on our faces. A new study on gorillas showed that right-handedness may have a connection with communication. The right side of the body is controlled by the left part of the brain, which is also where language develops.
Two cameras were used to watch how one gorilla moved. It was shown that gorillas use their right hands more when they are doing actions with their heads or mouths at the same time. This may show that there is a connection between how our brains work and the reason we use one side of our body more than the other.
Forrester said the results could help us understand how children learn languages. For example, some children have a condition called autism (自闭症) in which they have a hard time communicating with other people. This same kind of study may help doctors find autism in children at an earlier age.
1. When did their paths of evolution separate?| A．6 million years ago. | B．17 million years ago. |
| C．23 million years ago. | D．29 million years ago. |
| A．Talking loudly. | B．Reading aloud. | C．Facial expression. | D．Singing. |
| A．might use the left hand more |
| B．might be right-handed |
| C．might use the right part of the brain more |
| D．can’t do actions with his or her head or mouth at the same time |
| A．find communication problems early on |
| B．make people use their right hands more |
| C．Develop language abilities in children |
| D．find out the treatment for autism |
【推荐3】Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队) , others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station café. He looked up at the clock there.It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.
“ What time is your bus? ”asked Mike.
“ There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh!It’s going backward(倒行) !”he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”
“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” Said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour.Since then Tom has never liked mirror.
1. Tom went into the station café because .| A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea |
| B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there |
| C．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls |
| D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there |
| A．Half past twelve | B．Twenty to twelve | C．Half past eleven | D．Half past one |
| A．The Mirror of the Station. | B．Not A Careful man. | C．Missing a bus | D．The Clock In The Mirror. |
