It has been more than 50 years since anyone set foot on the moon. And those old suits were hard to move in and didn’t fit every astronaut. As part of NASA’s Artemis III, astronauts will wear new for the first time in 40 years.
The new spacesuit is easier to wear and is a better fit for women too. It also allows to see more things in a better way with built-in lights and even a camera for catching things more easily. Now it is just a black spacesuit. When it reaches the moon, it will be white. This helps astronauts being noticed on the moon. The new spacesuits “will not only allow the first woman to walk on the moon, but also allow astronauts to do more researches on the moon.”
On the moon, daytime lasts for around 14 earth days and temperatures can reach 120°C! But the nights last just as long and temperatures can drop to -130°C! The spacesuits can help astronauts in these environment. _____▲_____. For example on the moon, radiation levels can be 200 times more than those on earth! Astronauts will get hurt without the spacesuits. And in space, there is mo air. Spacesuits also have to offer enough oxygen to astronauts.
The Artemis I successfully returned to Earth last year. Artemis II is set for 2024. It will take further from Earth than anyone has gone before. Artemis III is set for 2025 and will see astronauts moon walking for the first time in half a century. NASA also plans to build a new space station on the moon. The station will move around the moon and help NASA finish more plans in deeper space—like sending people to Mars! The plans are ready, and the spacesuits are ready as well.
1. The new ultra modern spacesuit is ________.| A．better for seeing | B．better for walking |
| C．invented for women | D．invented for Artemis II |
| A．But sometimes the spacesuits will also cause some problems. |
| B．Then astronauts must pay attention to these when wearing spacesuits. |
| C．And the spacesuits can also protect the astronauts from other dangers. |
| D．So sometimes astronauts don need wear the spacesuits on the moon. |
| A．Many kinds of spacesuits have been invented since 1980s. |
| B．New spacesuits will change from white to black on the moon. |
| C．New spacesuits will help astronauts stay safe in different temperatures. |
| D．New spacesuits will be helpful for the NASA’s new space station on the moon. |
| A．the differences of spacesuits | B．the reasons of inventing new spacesuits |
| C．the advantages of new spacesuits | D．the things prepared for NASA’s moon plan |
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When we talk about reading, we probably think of eyes, because we do the reading by eyes.
Many people like doing audio reading in bed, before going to sleep. They like to just lie in bed in the darkness before they fall asleep.
Some other people would like to do audio reading in the kitchen.
Audio reading is a favorite while a person is exercising. It allows the mind to be free while the legs, body and arms are kept busy. But be careful.
Finally, audio reading is helpful for blind people.
| A．Don’t make yourself and others in danger. |
| B．It’s difficult for them to do reading in the past. |
| C．It’s not difficult for them to do reading in the past. |
| D．But we can do some reading by ears, too. |
| E．This would be the perfect time to do some audio reading. |
| F．We can’t read by ears, either. |
| G．For some people, it’s boring to cook. |
【推荐2】Do you ever feel no one really understands you? Well, “Pepper”, a robot could change all that.
Pepper is the first robot to read human’s feelings. Using its emotional recognition function (情感识别功能), Pepper can react (回应) to people when it is close to them — making jokes, dancing and even singing in Japanese.
The man-like robot looks like a small girl. It is four feet tall with a table computer set to its chest (胸膛). It has human-like hands, a girl-like body and baby-like voice. More than 2,000 companies has bought it and used it to different areas.
Pepper can examine facial expressions (面部表情), human voice and signs, and then make an answer. Pepper is designed to be a family robot, but it isn’t like Rosie, the household (家庭的) robot in the cartoon. Pepper is used at home or in the store, where there is fun and entertainment (娱乐).
Pepper gets power from love inside a family. It not only makes jokes, but also helps people when they are in trouble. In a natural accident, it can help make those people who are sad or lonely feel relaxed, encourage them or make them laugh.
The creators say while Peppers being used all over the world, they want the robots to store more knowledge, so they can get along better with humans.
1. How can Pepper react to people?| A．By using its emotional recognition function. | B．By reading the human’s feelings. |
| C．By making jokes. | D．By dancing and even sing in Japanese. |
| A．Examine facial expressions, human voice and signs. | B．Get power from love inside a family. |
| C．Make people feel relaxed, encourage them or make them laugh. | D．Store more knowledge. |
| A．a novel | B．a textbook |
| C．an advertisement (广告) | D．a magazine |
News 1 A big surprise! Mo Yan has become the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature(文学). When he heard the news, he said he was overjoyed and scared. But do you know Mo Yan is a pen name that means “Don’t Speak”? His real name is Guan Moye. |
News 2 There is a new “star” in the sky! On October 25th, 2012, China successfully sent another Man-made satellite into space in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It was the 16th satellite of the Beidou system. It will start providing navigation (导航) services for China by the end of this year. In all, the system will have 35 satellites. |
News 3 Have you heard that crazy new song “Gangnam Style”? It’s blowing up right now! Now it is the No. 1 song on iTunes in more than 30 countries. That song is everywhere. It’s online! It’s on TV! It’s on the radio! You can’t escape Gangnam Style! |
News 4 A powerful earthquake has hit Pakistan, sending aftershocks (余震) through northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. A building in Pakistan’s capital has fallen down and more than a hundred people are trapped underneath (被困在下面). It’s believed that over 18,000 people have lost their lives and over 40,000 have been injured. The search continues for those still alive. |
1. Mo Yan is the __________ Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
| A．first | B．second |
| C．third | D．fourth |
| A．happy and scared | B．worried |
| C．comfortable | D．enjoyable and unforgettable |
| A．It was sent up at the beginning of 2012. |
| B．It was the 17th satellite of the Beidou system. |
| C．It was sent up in southeast China’s Sichuan Province. |
| D．It will start providing navigation services. |
| A．a popular novel | B．a crazy new song |
| C．a latest picture | D．a beautiful scene |
| A．About 58,000. | B．Less than 18,000. |
| C．More than 18,000. | D．Over 40,000 |
【推荐1】The water hyacinth（水葫芦）grows in tropical countries where the weather is hot and wet. It has beautiful purple-blue flowers, but everybody hates it. Why?
Millions and millions of these plants grow in rivers and lakes. Sometimes the plants become so thick that people can walk on them. People cannot travel in boats on the water, and they cannot fish in it. The plants stop the water from moving. Then the water carries diseases. Farmers cannot use the water on their land.
Now scientists think that water hyacinths can be useful. The plants are really a free crop. No one has to take care of them. They just grow and grow and grow. What can farmers use them for?
Some fish like to eat them. Farmers can grow these fish in the lakes and rivers.
Workers can collect and cut the plants with machines. Then they can make fertilizer(肥料) to make their crops grow better. They can also make feed for their farm animals.
Now we burn gas from petroleum(石油) for energy. Maybe this plant can help to make methane gas (CH4) instead of petroleum. Methane gas can be made from plants. Then poor tropical countries will not have to buy so much expensive petroleum. Maybe in the future people will love the water hyacinth instead of hating it.
1. According to the passage, the water hyacinth can grow in________.| A．Russia. | B．Canada. | C．Thailand |
| A．No fish can live in the water with water hyacinths. |
| B．Water hyacinths are useless. |
| C．Water hyacinths prevent water from moving. |
| A．water hyacinths should be taken care of . |
| B．water hyacinths are hard to grow. |
| C．farmers can keep some fish in the water with water hyacinths. |
| A．People won’t use this plant in the future. |
| B．CH4 is a kind of gas that people can burn to get energy. |
| C．The tropical countries will get all of the energy from petroleum. |
| A．How to get the energy from this plant. |
| B．Two sides of water hyacinths. |
| C．We should grow water hyacinths at once. |
【推荐2】When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claims, the first step is to present the warranty, or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “high up” his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.
Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they can’t get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.
Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this can’t be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear" is better than "This stereo does not work.” The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers’ rights.
1. When a consumer finds that his or her item has fault in it, the first thing he or she should do is to ________.| A．complain personally to the manager |
| B．threaten to take the matter to court |
| C．write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase |
| D．show some written proof of the purchase to the store |
| A．Explain exactly what is wrong with the item. |
| B．Threaten to take the seller to court. |
| C．Make polite and general statements about the problem. |
| D．Avoid having direct contact with the store manager. |
| A．Complain to the store manager in person. |
| B．Complain to the manufacturer. |
| C．Write a complaint letter to the manager. |
| D．Turn to the Consumers’ Rights Protection Organization for help. |
| A．meet the standard of | B．realize the purpose of |
| C．fulfill the demands of | D．keep the promise of |
| A．how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty item |
| B．how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item |
| C．how to avoid buying a faulty item |
| D．how to deal with complaints from customers |
They have found that the brain changes its way to work according to how we direct our attention to a task. When we are bored, we pay more attention to how time is passing. And this makes our brains think the clock is ticking more slowly.
Recently some researchers who want to understand the conditions carried out an experiment. In the experiment, twelve volunteers watched a picture while researchers monitored（关注）their brain activity.
The volunteers were told to first notice how long a picture appeared, then the color of the picture, and thirdly, study the both. The results showed that the brain was more active when the volunteers paid attention to more subjects.
It is thought that if the brain is busy noticing many aspects（方面）of a task, it has to spread its resources, and pays less attention to the clock. Therefore, time seems to go quickly. If the brain is not so active, it spends its full energy on the passing of time. As a result, time seems to move slowly.
Next time you feel bored in class, perhaps you should concentrate(专心于) on what the teacher is saying.
1. What does the underlined word “drags” probably mean?
| A．passes slowly | B．runs quickly. |
| C．moves actively | D．goes silently |
| A．Time goes by fast when we have nothing to do. |
| B．The ten minutes’ break is important to students. |
| C．The brain works in different ways in different situations. |
| D．Students pay more attention to the pictures than the passing of time. |
| A．We will be full of energy if we’re busy. |
| B．Concentrating on things is a way to make people less bored. |
| C．Time goes slowly when the brain is noticing many things at the same time. |
| D．We should pay no attention to time when we are doing something. |
| A．The best way to save time |
| B．The importance of planning time |
| C．Why time passes quickly |
| D．The reason for time flying and dragging |
【推荐1】Any time an astronaut gets out of a vehicle（交通工具） while in space, it is called a spacewalk. The first person to go on a spacewalk was Alexei Leonov, a man from Russia. It lasted for 10 minutes on March 18, 1965. In China, Zhai Zhigang was the first person to step out of the spacecraft（宇宙飞船） and take a spacewalk during the Shenzhou VII manned spaceflight mission（任务）. If you are wondering the mysteries of spacewalks, come and have a look.
Why Do Astronauts Go on Spacewalks?
Astronauts go on spacewalks for many reasons. Spacewalks let astronauts work outside their spacecraft while still in space. Astronauts can do science experiments on a spacewalk. This lets scientists learn how being in space affects（影响） different things. Besides, spacewalks also let astronauts test new equipment（设备）. By going on spacewalks, astronauts can fix（安装） things instead of bringing them back to Earth to fix.
How Do Astronauts Go on Spacewalks?
When astronauts go on spacewalks, they wear spacesuits to keep themselves safe. Inside spacesuits, astronauts have the oxygen（氧气） they need to breathe. They have the water they need to drink. Astronauts put on their spacesuits several hours before a spacewalk. Once in their suits, astronauts breathe oxygen for a few hours. Breathing only oxygen gets rid of all the nitrogen（氮气） in an astronaut’s body. If they didn’t get rid of the nitrogen, the astronauts might get gas bubbles in their body while walking. When they are ready to get out of their spacecraft, they passed through an air lock with two doors. After a spacewalk, astronauts go back inside through the air lock with relaxing muscles and minds.
1. How does the writer lead in the topic in Para.1?| A．By using old sayings. | B．By comparing facts. |
| C．By telling stories. | D．By listing numbers. |
| A．To work and learn more about space. | B．To find things and bring back to Earth. |
| C．To move around and get exercise. | D．To have a better look at other planets. |
| A．They take out all the oxygen from their spacesuits. |
| B．They exercise their arms and legs to relax their muscles. |
| C．They keep on eating food and drinking water. |
| D．They wear spacesuits and breathe only oxygen. |
| A．To advise people to experience spacewalks in person. |
| B．To tell the difficulties of walking in space. |
| C．To introduce reasons and steps of spacewalks. |
| D．To share the advantages of spacewalks. |
【推荐2】The International Space Station (ISS) became human’s first “home” in space in 2000. It welcomed its first worker that year, making the way for 20 years of future research.
“ We should know that we’re all citizens(公民) of not a country, but of the planet,” NASA astronaut Scott Kelly said while talking about working in the ISS.
Over the past 20 years, the ISS has mainly been used as a science lab, hosting 241 people from 19 countries, according to NASA. They’ve gone on spacewalks, done research on how space affects the human body, and even grown different plants in space.
The station’s development has also been good for people on Earth. For example, the station’s water purification technology has been used in poor areas to provide clean water drinking water. The station also plays a role in warning us of natural disasters(灾难).
However, after working for over 7,000 days, the station is starting to get old. It has leaked(泄露) air a few times. Scientists think that the station can keep working until 2024. After that, they’ll bring it down to Earth. It’s believed the Earth’s atmosphere(大气层) will burn up most of the station. The rest of it will fall into the Pacific Ocean.
In the future, space will be home to more stations like the ISS. NASA is building a space station that is smaller than the ISS near the moon. Also, China’s space station will be put into use in 2022.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Which of the following things haven’t the astronauts from the ISS done?
| A．Going on spacewalks. | B．Growing different plants. |
| C．Stopping natural disasters. | D．Doing research. |
| A．Making something wet. | B．Making something dry. |
| C．Mixing dirty things into something. | D．Removing dirty things from something. |
| A．What astronauts have done in the ISS. | B．Who have visited the ISS over the years. |
| C．How the ISS has helped humans on Earth. | D．What astronauts’ life in the ISS is like. |
| A．Building a space station takes a long time. | B．More new space station will be built. |
| C．It will be easier to go to space in the future. | D．China will send some astronauts to the ISS. |
| A．The future of the ISS. | B．Human’s home on Earth. |
| C．The future of the NASA. | D．Human’s home in space. |
【推荐3】Waving her 5-year-old daughter goodbye, Wang Yaping, together with Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu, went into space aboard the Shenzhou XIII on Oct 16, 2021.
The 41-year-old Wang became the first woman astronaut to enter Tiangong space station. Wang’s space dream started in 2003, when China sent its first astronaut Yang Liwei into space. She told herself, “China now has a male（男性）astronaut. When will there be a female one?”At that time, Wang was a pilot in the Chinese army.
After having safe flights for 1,600 hours over nine years, Wang was a strong candidate（候选人）to become an astronaut in 2010. She pushed herself hard getting the same training as men, including the pull-ups（引体向上）and barbells（杠铃）. “The space environment won’t change because you are a woman,” she told Xinhua.
The hardest part is the high-G training. Sitting in a spinning（旋转的）machine, Wang would become blind for a while because her brain was short of blood. “There’s a red button（按钮）,” said Wang. “If you can’t bear it, you can press（按动）it to stop.” But Wang never used it. “There is no such red button in my heart.”
That strong spirit finally led to realizing her dream in 2013. She joined the team for the Shenzhou X mission（任务）.
Wang carries the spirit of every young woman who dreams of something big.
1. How many astronauts were sent up to enter Tiangong space station in 2021?| A．5. | B．4. | C．3. | D．2. |
| A．In 2021. | B．In 2010. | C．In 2003. | D．In 2013. |
| A．The pull-ups. | B．The high-G. | C．The pressing button. | D．The barbells. |
| A．believe | B．stand | C．make | D．repair |
| A．The Space Dream | B．The Shenzhou XIII |
| C．Tiangong Space Station | D．Long-term Space Missions |
