On July 20, 1969 at least a half billion people in 49 countries kept their eyes fixed on television screens. Three American astronauts were waiting in a spaceship, Apollo 11 sitting on the top of a rocket that was 36 stories high. They would leave the earth and fly to the moon.
All those who were watching knew that the landing of men on the moon would be a great achievement. They knew also that something might go wrong at any time. When the men got to the moon, would they be able to land? Would the surface be smooth enough? Would it be strong enough to hold them? Would they be able to walk around the moon? If so, what would they find there? And would the rockets on the spaceship fire so that the astronauts could return to earth?
The final countdown(倒计时) came. Five......four......three......two......one....fire rockets! The three astronauts left the earth and flew into outer space on one of the most exciting adventures in history.
1.People________ were able to watch the landing of men on the moon
A. in many countries B. in the United States
C. all over the world D. in several countries
2.The people who were watching television knew that________.
A. the astronauts could be on the moon probably
B. the rocket would be out of control
C. the trip might be exciting and dangerous
D. the astronauts had lost their weight
3.How many astronauts were sent into outer space to the moon on July 20, 1969?
A. Forty-nine. B. Three. C. Thirty-six. D. Eleven
4.What lifted the astronauts into space?________.
A. A satellite B. A plane C. A rocket D. A spaceship
5.At the moment of firing the rocket, both people and astronauts were _________.
A. tired B. interesting C. puzzled D. excited
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On July 20, 1969 at least a half billion people in 49 countries kept their eyes fixed on television screens. Three American astronauts were waiting in a spaceship, Apollo 11 sitting on the top of a rocket that was 36 stories high. They would leave the earth and fly to the moon.
All those who were watching knew that the landing of men on the moon would be a great achievement. They knew also that something might go wrong at any time. When the men got to the moon, would they be able to land? Would the surface be smooth enough? Would it be strong enough to hold them? Would they be able to walk around the moon? If so, what would they find there? And would the rockets on the spaceship fire so that the astronauts could return to earth?
The final countdown(倒计时) came. Five......four......three......two......one....fire rockets! The three astronauts left the earth and flew into outer space on one of the most exciting adventures in history.
1.People________ were able to watch the landing of men on the moon
A. in many countries B. in the United States
C. all over the world D. in several countries
2.The people who were watching television knew that________.
A. the astronauts could be on the moon probably
B. the rocket would be out of control
C. the trip might be exciting and dangerous
D. the astronauts had lost their weight
3.How many astronauts were sent into outer space to the moon on July 20, 1969?
A. Forty-nine. B. Three. C. Thirty-six. D. Eleven
4.What lifted the astronauts into space?________.
A. A satellite B. A plane C. A rocket D. A spaceship
5.At the moment of firing the rocket, both people and astronauts were _________.
A. tired B. interesting C. puzzled D. excited
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On New Year’s Eve, a big fire swept through a top nightclub in Bangkok，__________ at least 60 people, most of__________ were foreigners.
A. having killed; them B. killed; who C. killing; them D. killing; whom
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong become the first man _________foot on the moon .
| A．setting | B．set | C．to setting | D．to set |
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He was the first man ______ on the moon in July 1969.
A. land B. to land
C. landing D. who land
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__about 3:00am____July 28,1976,some people saw bright lights in the sky.
A. at; in B. in ;at C. at ; on D. in ; of
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The United States estimates that about one out of every 10 people on the planet today is at least 60 years old. By 2050, it’s projected to be one out of 5. This means that not only will there be more old people, but there will be relatively fewer young people to support them.
Professor Richard Lee of the University of California at Berkeley says this aging of the world has a great effect on economics. “Population aging increases the concentration of population in the older ages and therefore it is costly,” he said.
Aging populations consume (消耗) more and produce less. With more people living longer, it could get expensive. But Mr. Lee says with continuing increases in worker productivity and smart planning, it can be manageable.
Societies have different methods for caring for the elderly, but each carries a cost. Generally, there are three types of support. Seniors can live off the wealth they gained when they were younger. They can rely on their family to take care of them, or they can rely on the government.
In industrialized nations, governments created publicly-funded (公共资助的) support systems. These worked relatively well until recent years, when aging population growth in places like the United States and Western Europe began to gradually weaken the systems’ finances. These nations now face some tough choices. Mr. Lee says the elderly in some of these countries must either receive less money, retire later or increase taxes to make the system continuable.
Most developing nations haven’t built this type of government-funded support, but have instead relied on families to care for their elderly. These nations also generally have a much younger population, which means their situation is not as urgent as more developed nations. But Mr. Lee says that doesn’t mean they can ignore the issue. “Third World countries should give very careful thought to this process, to population aging and how it may affect their economies — now, before population aging even becomes an issue,” he explained.
1.“Aging” in this text means ___________________ .
A. there are more young people than old people
B. an increasing number of old people are dying
C. more and more young people are growing old
D. the percentage of old people in the world is increasing
2. What is Professor Richard Lee’s attitude towards population aging?
A. Indifferent. B. Negative.
C. Optimistic. D. Worried.
3.The publicly-funded support systems in industrialized nations___________________.
A. are facing the risk of failing
B. have failed to provide support for the old
C. will be replaced by other support systems
D. have greatly affected the nations’ economies
4. We can infer from the text that developing nations___________________.
A. don’t see population aging as an issue
B. should prepare for population aging.
C. are facing urgent situations of population aging
D. have better ways to deal with population aging.
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A terrible competition is going on in England, with billions of dollars and hundreds of lives at risk. OK, that’s not true. But competitors from around the world gathered on Thursday for the annual competition to compete for the world’s biggest person who tells lies.
Each participant is given up to five minutes to make up the best fib in the contest, which was founded in honor of 19th-century Bridge Inn landlord Will Ritson, who was reportedly famous for his lies. Competitors gather at the Bridge Inn every year for the competition, a small pub in northwestern England. Anyone but lawyers and politicians can take part in the competition.
A study found that nearly all lies are detectable (可检测的) through visible facial muscle reactions in the person telling a lie. “Thus, while interpersonal cheat often is highly successful, signs of hidden emotional states are communicated clearly to the informed observer,” the study concluded.
A churchman of Carlisle reportedly holds what may be the greatest lie of all time in the competition, simply stating, “I have never told a lie in my life.”
In 2003, Abrie Krueger from South Africa became the first one to win the competition. In 2006, comedian Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition, telling a tale about people riding camels to work as a result of climate change.
1.Why does the author tell a lie at the beginning of the passage?
A. He likes telling lies.
B. He intends to talk about a contest.
C. Lies can be detected by someone.
D. Nearly everyone has told lies.
2.What does the underlined word “fib” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Experience. B. Story. C. Lie. D. Plot.
3.Who can’t take part in the competition?
A. Lawyers & politicians. B. Reporters & editors.
C. Doctors & teachers. D. Students & managers.
4.What’s the author’s main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain how to deal with lies.
B. To invite people to take part in the competition.
C. To discuss how to avoid telling lies.
D. To introduce a strange competition.
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From the top of the tower, people can see at least ________ distance of 10 kilometers on ________ clear day.
A．a; the B．不填； a C．a; a D．the; the
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In today's world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function. ” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.
However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem（挽回）popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy（精确性）. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.
“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!
Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.
Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget（小玩意） in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!
1.What can we know from the first paragraph?
A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion.
B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.
C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.
D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.
2.According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?
A. It simply tells time.
B. It attracts many teenagers.
C. It has many functions.
D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.
3.Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________.
A. tell that today’s watches need more creativity
B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash
C. show why Shinshoku watches are popular
D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets
4.What may be the best title for the passage?
A. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation B. Japanese Watches Stand Out
C. Watches Tell More Than Time D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular
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The gas explosion accident that happened in Osaka led to at least 22 people______ to hospital for emergency treatment.
A.sending B.sent C.being sent D.to send
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