1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．The possible existence of life on other planets.

B．Methods for building powerful new telescopes.

C．A technical problem that astronomers can’t solve

D．The discovery of planets orbiting distant stars.

2.

A．They studied variations in the appearance of the parent stars.

B．They were able to see the planets with a telescope.

C．They compared the parent stars to the Sun.

D．They sent astronauts on a mission into space

3.

A．Their surface features.	B．Their chemical composition.
C．Their temperature.	D．Their age.

4.

A．All the stars are orbited by their own planets.

B．We currently have a telescope that can be used to see other planets

C．By a very direct method, the astronomers measured subtle distortions.

D．By a very indirect method, the astronomers measured subtle distortions.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation?

A．To introduce a new game.

B．To advocate a famous writing style.

C．To indicate ChatGPT’s advanced function.

2. What is Bard?

A．A chatbot

B．A search engine.

C．A tech company

3. What is Satya Nadella’s attitude towards ChatGPT?

A．Conservative.

B．Optimistic.

C．Critical.

4. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI?

A．Avoiding heavy reliance on AI.

B．Developing our innovative ability.

C．Being adaptive and using AI fully.

3 . 根据汉语提示完成短文

目前，地球上能供养人类的资源有限，一些资源甚至正在耗尽。例如，地球上的氧气越来越少了。因此，一些人认为人类应该花更多的时间和金钱来探索太空和宇宙的秘密。太空探索直接产生了许多卫星和其他高端产品。根据卫星返回地球的数据和天气模式，科学家可以通过分析做出准确的天气预报。探索太空是浪费时间和金钱的论点是很肤浅的。最后，应该继续进行太空探索。

Currently, there are     1     resources on the globe to     2     mankind, and some resources are even     3    . For example, there is less and less     4     on Earth.     5    , some people     6     that humans should spend more time and money exploring space and     7     of the universe. Space exploration has directly     8     many satellites and other     9     products. According to the data and weather     10     sent back to Earth by satellites, scientists can make an accurate weather forecast through     11    . The     12     that exploring space is a waste of time and money is very     13    .     14    , space exploration should be continued.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission?

A．To raise funds.

B．To do research.

C．To realize his dream.

2. What do we know about Haley Arceneaux?

A．She had cancer at 29.

B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.

C．She is the youngest American in space.

3. What does Sian Proctor do?

A．He’s a doctor.

B．He’s a teacher.

C．He’s an astronaut.

4. Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission?

A．93 miles above the Earth.

B．360 miles above the Earth.

C．575 miles above the Earth.

5 . 听下面一段独白较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who first traveled around the moon before human beings?

A．Dogs..

B．Monkeys..

C．Tortoises.

2. Why were the creatures studied after returning to earth?

A．To see how they were affected.

B．To examine where they were affected.

C．To find out whether they were affected.

3. What caused the main changes in the creatures?

A．The space travel..

B．A lack of food..

C．Loss of appetite.

4. What happened in 1948?

A．One dog landed in the Indian Ocean.

B．Mice helped people explore space.

C．Monkeys were being sent into space.

6 . 语法填空

You will be alarmed to find future household robots looking     1     like humans than machines. As they are superior     2     humans in some ways, you will be free of many tough jobs, such as household chores, and tasks under miserable conditions. More importantly, equipped with an intelligent computer brain, they will urge you     3     (set) aside some time for outdoor exercise. You can go out for a walk     4     a leisure place while the robot takes     5    all the housework. Just imagine enjoying your meals prepared by your robot, you are bound to be the happiest one in the world. It is calculated     6     the elderly may not feel lonely if     7     (accompany) by such household robots at home.

7 . 将下面5个句子使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇。
1. 中国人民一直渴望探索太空，希望能更多地了解宇宙。
2. 中国发射了许多环绕着地球运行的卫星和宇宙飞船。
3. 一些航天员被送入太空进行实验，以便了解太空的奥秘。
4. 有些人支持太空探索，而另一些人则持反对态度。
5. 在我看来，我们应该重视太空探索，因为它给人类带来许多不同的好处。
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8 . 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。

To become     1     astronaut, you must go through a strict selection procedure. You need a lot of mental, intelligent and physical training. Besides, you should not only know about       2       universe, the solar system and our globe, but also understand rockets, satellites, spacecrafts, gravity and so on.     3     closing, astronauts must have a     4     (determine) will and a strong desire     5     success. After a spacecraft     6     (launch), make sure it goes in the right orbit. An astronaut on board has a lot of missions to carry out. He must be able to complete a spacewalk so as to transmit data     7     those relevant     8     (agency) on the earth.

9 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1．据预测，随着科技的发展，智能家居将逐渐走进人们的生活。 智能家居将保障我们的安全，为我们提供便利，帮我们创造环境友好型并节能的居住环境。
2．电视和电灯等电器可以自动开关。
3．智能家居将持续跟踪我们的健康状况，并在出现问题时向我们的手机发出警告。
4．用不了多久，这些创新将给我们提供更高质量的生活。
Good morning, my dear classmates, my topic today is about smart homes.
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10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Jared Isaacman start the Inspiration 4 mission?

A．To raise funds.

B．To do research.

C．To realize his dream.

2. What do we know about Haley Arceneaux?

A．She had cancer at 29.

B．She was chosen as a NASA astronaut in 2009.

C．She is the youngest American in space.

3. What does Sian Proctor do?

A．He’s a doctor.

B．He’s a teacher.

C．He’s an astronaut.

4. Where was the orbit of the Inspiration 4 mission?

A．93 miles above the Earth.

B．360 miles above the Earth.

C．575 miles above the Earth.