2 . The Best Space Museums

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Washington

Housing 60, 000 air and space collections, the museum enables visitors to learn about the rich history of aviation by viewing the first successful aircraft—the 1903 Wright Flyer—and everything that came next. From pilot uniforms to NASA spacesuits, engines and equipment, you’ll find it all at this museum.

National Museum of the U. S. Air Force | Dayton

If your main interests lie in military aviation, this museum will have everything you’ve ever wanted to see. It features exhibits on World War II, the Korean War, the Southeast Asia War and the Cold War. They’ve also got a Missile Gallery as well as a Space Gallery where visitors can walk inside a full-size reproduction of a NASA shuttle.

U. S. Space and Rocket Center |Huntsville

Space fans know this museum to be the site of the original Space Camp, including the film by the same name, but there’s plenty more to see here. The Center has a number of exhibits both indoors and out and many play areas for younger kids. 3D movies and live science shows add to the appeal. Most impressively, it is totally free to visitors.

Pima Air& Space Museum | Tucson

The privately funded museum has been in operation for over 40 years and has over 300historic aircraft on display. You’ll also find several exhibits that range from seaplanes and aircraft carriers to paper airplanes and women in flight. One of the biggest draws, though, is its extensive “boneyard”, a collection of over 4,000 U. S. government and military aircraft that are either being recycled or regenerated.

1. What feature distinguishes National Museum of the U. S. Air Force from the others?

A．It organizes space camps every year.

B．It has a shuttle of the same size as a real one.

C．It has a history of 40 years.

D．It charges a small entrance fee.

2. If you are a student on a tight budget, which museum are you expected to go?

A．Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

B．National Museum of the U. S. Air Force.

C．U. S. Space and Rocket Center.

D．Pima Air & Space Museum.

3. What is this text?

A．An introduction to some museums.

B．A family outing guide.

C．A travel event brochure.

D．A commercial ad.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China is affected by natural disasters easily. When a disaster     1     (strike), how a country responds to disasters makes the difference between life and death. Since the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, from which China suffered     2     (serious), disaster prevention and control have become top priorities for the Chinese government. One important aspect is the establishment of an     3     (effect) earthquake monitoring and early warning system. The China Earthquake Networks Center will confirm the location and magnitude (里氏级)     4    sending out alarm messages to the public.

China’s ability to respond to disasters stands out, as it can quickly deploy (部署) rescue forces and resources. It     5     (establish) 27 professional teams for various types of rescue work so far,     6    ensures a 24 hour on duty emergency response.

China also has an outstanding ability in post disaster     7     (recover) and reconstruction. The reason is that it is able to organize and combine resources from various departments     8     (repair) basic facilities and restore essential services such as power, water supply and communication. This reduces     9     impact of secondary disasters and helps those affected by disasters rebuild their lives.

Disaster relief is a comprehensive effort that requires a whole society working together. China sets an example of how to prevent loss and save lives by     10    (put) people first.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The Mango Tree—A Friend of All

It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy. The only difference was that her family had shifted to a new apartment. Although she had been in the new house just two days, Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much, not only because of the spacious rooms, but also because of a large mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the balcony of her house. The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small animals. Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many potted plants in the balcony.

A week passed by. On a Sunday morning, Dorothy was awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood. She ran towards the balcony and, to her surprise, found some people chopping (砍) off the beloved mango tree. She ran up to her mother and explained the matter.

Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony. They saw the women under the guidance of Mr. Denver, cutting the mango tree down. Mr. Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment. He said angrily, “Look, I am getting this job done under my expense. This tree is blocking my view. I cannot see my car properly because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood that there was no point in having an argument with Mr. Denver.

From then on, Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her revenge (报复) against Mr. Denver for cutting her beloved mango tree. She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his call ng bell, pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants, jumping on the floor to create noise, etc.

Days passed by. One morning, as Dorothy was helping her mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony, she couldn’t take here yes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured mango tree. Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping with delight.

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        Several days later, Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr. Denver and his family for dinner.
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        Mr. Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile.
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7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

I was recently fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. As    1    amateur student of history, I have always been fascinated with this incredible city and had    2    (particular) high expectations.

Upon landing and heading to my hotel, I began to wonder what the scenery around my hotel would be like. The following few days    3    (find) me floating down the ancient canals in the “Old Town” district of Suzhou, visiting its gorgeous and historic gardens,    4    (explore) the many markets of the city and taking advantage of every opportunity I could to eat favorable Suzhou cuisine. I found myself    5    (overwhelm) by the infectious energy that surges (涌动) through the city.

This “energy of Suzhou” is represented best by its people. Suzhou people have enormous respect for    6    (they) city’s history, while also having an innovative eye on the future. Suzhou served    7    a key trading hub for much of China’s history, drawing in scholars, engineers    8    merchants from all over the country for thousands of years.

The entirety of Suzhou    9    (be) a true treasure of China that manages the difficult balance of innovation and preservation. I eagerly await what extraordinary    10    (accomplish) it will surely achieve next.

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One day, some young people from a local rehabilitation (康复) center visited a wildlife park. Tippi, a guide, stood before a cheetah (猎豹). “Her name is Subira. She’s a three-year-old cheetah,” she tole the audience.

All the visitors sitting in the chairs were amazed by the cheetah’s beauty, except a teenage boy, Cory. He pulled a long face and made noises, showing his boredom.

Tippi continued, “The cheetah is the fastest animal on earth.” “Aren’t you, honey?” She asked in a cheerful tone, looking at the cheetah lying atop a tree. Giving Subira a dirty look, Cory replied, “Oh, just a skinny cat. Next! Bring out the stupid tigers or whatever so we can get this over with!” However, the cheetah gently looked at Cory and make a happy sound. “I think she likes you,” Tippi told Cory. “I don’t care,” the boy just replied.

What had happened to Cory? Why was he so angry? The boy had dreamed of someday playing Major League Baseball and having many fans. He knew he had a promising future. That was before the car accident. In it, he lost his leg and also lost his hope, joy and spirit. He felt useless and hopeless.

Now he sat in a wheelchair, angry at the world. He was here today on another “boring field trip” from the rehabilitation program. Suddenly, the creature jumped down. Seeming to show her skills, she immediately ran fast forward. “Oh, she’s so beautiful,” the crowd said.

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“She only has three legs!” someone suddenly said, surprised.

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At last, Cory smiled, with his eyes shining with hope and confidence in his professional future.

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9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a shocking finding about the air we breathe. It has found that almost everyone on Earth breathes unhealthy air. The WHO made     1    (it) air quality update ahead of World Health Day on April 7. The update reported that 99 per cent of the world’s population breathes air     2     goes beyond WHO air quality limits. It looked at data from over 6,000 cities in 117 countries. People     3    (live) in lower- and middle-income countries breathe the poorest-quality air. Millions of people die in these countries because of pollution-related diseases. The WHO said: “After surviving a pandemic, it is unacceptable to still have 7 million preventable deaths due     4     air pollution.”

The WHO said its report highlighted the need to move away from fossil fuels. It asked governments to do more     5     (reduce) levels of air pollution. It said: “Current energy concerns highlight the importance of speeding up the transition to cleaner and     6    (healthy) energy systems.” It added that high gas prices, energy     7    (secure), the dangers of air pollution, and climate change mean the world must be less dependent on fossil fuels. The WHO report     8    (include) many recommendations for change. One of these is     9     use of clean energy for cooking, heating and lighting. Another is to “build safe and affordable public transport systems and pedestrian- and cycle-friendly     10    (network)”.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Ming City Wall Ruins Park, one of the best parks in Beijing,     1     (locate) in the central area of Beijing from Chongwenmen East Street to Dongbianmen.     2     (cover) a total area of about 15.5 hectares, the park     3     (consist) of 3.3 hectares of city wall ruins and the southeast corner tower, and 12.2 hectares of green space.

The Ming Dynasty City Wall from Dongbianmen to Chongwenmen is one of the only two remaining Ming Dynasty City Walls in Beijing.     4     (historic), the Ming Dynasty City Wall is 25 kilometers long and was first built in the 17th year of the Yongle Period of the Ming Dynasty (1419 AD), and has     5     history of over 580 years. The remaining relic,     6     is about 1.5 kilometers long, used to be part of the inner city wall of Beijing. It is the     7     (long) section of the city wall remains in the city, and an important symbol of Beijing.

Using a simple design, the park highlights the beauty of the     8     (ruin) city walls. The “Old Trees and Ming Walls”, “New Charm of Ancient Buildings” and other sceneries in the park have a long history and rich connotation (含义), showing the profound     9     (culture) accumulation of Chongwenmen, which adds endless imagination     10     people’s mind.