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1、 阅读短文,从方框中选出合适的单词,并用其适当形式填空,使短文完整、连贯。 (有两个单词多余。 )
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In a forest in the southwest of England, a rope bridge stretches (绵延) above the ground, between the trees. And if you look closely, you might see a figure across it. But it's not a human figure— it's a small dormouse.
This is England's Forest of Dean, home to many different types of animals, the small dormouse(唾鼠). Dormice live in the trees, and they don't like to spend a lot of time on the ground they' re hibernating (冬眠). The Forest of Dean is an important habitat for them in England, according to Forestry England. But recently, some of the trees became infected(感染) with a fungus that left them at risk of falling and damaging the surrounding area, so they had to down. The parts left disconnected, making it difficult for animals like dormice to travel through the trees.
That's when Forestry England thought of building small bridges for dormice. With the help of volunteers, they set up two bridges that each 20 meters long and about 5 meters high over a forest road. Forestry England said it hopes this will help dormice feel safer as they move from one part of the forest to. And during the summer, cameras will be set up so that the team can how dormice use the bridges.
"We've never tried this before and it is to see what will happen, " said Leoni Dawson, from Forestry England.
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As he drives slowly across snow, Nils Sara drops food on the ground for hundreds of his reindeer(驯鹿) to eat. His 1 live in Finnmark, the northernmost point of Norway.
Sara is Sami, an ethnic group native to the northern areas of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
"This is an emergency(紧急) situation, " said the 65-year-oldSara. Normally, reindeer find their own 2 . They dig through the snow to reach the small plant, called lichen(地衣), buried below.
But every winter for the past ten years, Sara has had to buy food to help the animals live through the 3 season. Winter temperatures in the area can drop to as low as minus 40℃. But in recent years, the weather has been warmer, with temperatures sometimes rising above freezing. That means 4 , instead of snow, falls on the ground. Then, when the temperature drops, that water turns to ice. The thick ice makes it5 for reindeer to reach the lichen. "It is 6 hard for younger reindeer, as their hooves(蹄) are not strong enough to break through, " Sara said. "I should really be feeding the reindeer every day, but economically it does not make sense!"
One morning in March, after Sara 7 , he saw hundreds of reindeer in his reindeer feeding area. The reindeer do not belong to8 Sara quickly drove over to the herder(牧民) of the other reindeer. He asked the herder to move the animals out of the area. The reindeer came to Sara's area 9 they smelled the food Sara had put on the ground.
In addition, reindeer are semi-wild. Normally, herders follow the animals as they look for food under the snow. But feeding the animals makes them slowly become less 10 and depend more on humans, which makes the Sami people live more like farmers than herders. This goes against the Sami's traditional way of living. Sara said, "This is not our way. "
(1)A 、 families B 、 animals C 、 friends D 、 herders(2)A 、 water B 、 home C 、 road D 、 food(3)A 、 cold B 、 warm C 、 long D 、 short(4)A 、 rock B 、 ice C 、 rain D 、 dust(5)A 、 interesting B 、 simple C 、 dangerous D 、 difficult(6)A 、 suddenly B 、 strangely C 、 especially D 、 hardly(7)A 、 got up B 、 took off C 、 came in D 、 fell asleep(8)A 、 them B 、 you C 、 him D 、 us(9)A 、 until B 、 though C 、 because D 、 when(10)A 、 kind B 、 wild C 、 safe D 、 nice -
3、 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯。 (有两项为多余选项。)
An environmental group is warning that the hot weather inMexico is among the causes of many deaths of howlermonkeys(吼猴).
The deaths have taken place in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. They were falling out of the trees like apples. They were in a state of severe dehydration (脱水), and they died within a matter of minutes. Local people rescued others, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.
It has killed dozens and perhaps hundreds of howler monkeys. Around a third of the country saw high s of 45 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
In the town of Tecolutilla, Tabasco, the dead monkeys started appearing on Friday. A local volunteer fire-and-rescue team recently showed up with five of the creatures. The volunteers asked the veterinarian for help. They asked if he could examine some of the animals they had in their truck. The veterinarian put ice on their limp(无力的) hands and feet. They were given fluid with nutrients.
"They're recovering. They're aggressive(富于攻击性的). They're biting again, " the veterinarian said. Wildlife biologist Gilberto Pozo counted about 138 of the animals dead or dying on the ground under trees. The deaths started in early May. Pozo said there were several causes for the deaths, including high heat, drought, forest fires and logging that deprive(使不能享有) the monkeys of water, shade and the fruit they eat.
After the monkeys recover, they must be released into the wild, Pozo added.
A. The monkeys appeared to be getting better.
B. That is a healthy sign, but most are not so lucky.
C. Officials have had to provide water for fire fighters.
D. At least 138 howler monkeys have been found dead.
E. They have tried to help the monkeys, especially babies.
F. These monkeys are known for the loud sound they make.
G. Mexico's heat wave has been connected to the deaths of at least 26 people.
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California, USA, saw heavy rainfall in the first week of March which caused floods. Surprisingly, the state is known for its long droughts. Atmospheric (大气层的) rivers often cause California's heaviest rain, snow, and flooding. Now, we have seen rivers flowing through different places, but what are atmospheric rivers? Let's find out.
Atmospheric rivers form over warm oceans. As the sun warms the ocean, water changes into vapor (蒸气)and rises into the air, creating atmospheric rivers. Now, these atmospheric rivers carry the water vapour from the ocean to the land, where it cools down to bring rain and snow.
Atmospheric rivers can generally be of different shapes and sizes. But the big ones containing the highest water vapor concentrations (含量) can cause heavy rainfall and floods. One of the most powerful atmospheric rivers originates (始发) in the Pacific Ocean and flows into California.
Atmospheric rivers play an important role on our planet. They often bring beneficial rain or snow, which is important to the global water cycle. Atmospheric rivers account for more than half of rainfall in coastal regions in North America, France, Spain, South America, Southeast Asia, etc. They are important for agriculture and the survival of plant and animal life.
At times, however, atmospheric rivers can cause severe floods. This happens when climate change affects the timing and distribution(分布) of atmospheric rivers. As global temperature rises, the moisture (水分) content in the air increases, leading to a rise in atmospheric rivers. These changes may cause problems in areas that are not used to severe rain. Heavy rains can flood houses and roads, causing various problems.
All in all, we need further study on atmospheric rivers. And we must all try to lessen the effects of climate change so that our planet stays healthy for years.
(1)、How does the writer start the passage?A、By using several numbers. B、By giving some examples. C、By telling a piece of news. D、By following the order of time.(2)、According to the passage, atmospheric rivers are full of ____.A、tiny dust B、ocean water C、water vapor D、rain and snow(3)、What role do atmospheric rivers play?a. They can be quite damaging.
b. They're helpful for agriculture.
c. They have no influence on France.
d. They make global temperature rise.
A、a, b B、b, c C、c, d D、a, d(4)、Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?(①= Paragraph 1…)
A、①/②/③④⑤/⑥ B、①/②③④/⑤⑥ C、①/②③/④⑤/⑥ D、①/②/③④⑤⑥ -
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With the summer season setting in, temperatures are rising quickly across India. It is having a great influence on not only humans but also various birds, reptiles, etc.
Animals can also fall sick due to the heat. They face problems finding water as natural water sources dry up. Elephants require large amounts of fresh water for their well-being. During summer, they might not get enough water, which can affect them. Snakes and other reptiles may seek shelter inside someone's home to survive the heat. This can cause safety risks for people.
Thankfully, the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP)in Odisha has thought up ways to protect its animals from the scorching(酷热的) heat. NZP is providing relief(缓解) for the animals during the summer heat. The staff has been asked to monitor the animals and report any behavioral changes to the zoo hospital. The animals are being provided with air coolers, water sprinklers, and a running water pool according to their needs. Their enclosures (围场) are also covered with bamboo sheds to give them shade, and they are also being given lots of drinking water. The zoo animals are being fed high-water content foods like watermelon, sugar cane, cucumber, etc. , along with their regular diets to make them stay hydrated.
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●You can keep a bowl of water and some food outside your house for the street dogs and cats. Keep your pets indoors during the hottest part of the day to avoid heatstroke(中暑) and provide them with enough drinking water.
●Stray (离群的) animals tend to sleep under the shade of cars during the summer, so make sure you ask your parents to check whether there are animals underneath before they start their vehicle.
●You can also encourage your friends, parents, and neighbors to protect animals. But also remember—— never approach(靠近) a stray animal without an adult.
(1)、What can we infer from the second paragraph?A、Animals also suffer from the heat. B、Elephants get sick easily in India. C、India has enough natural water for animals. D、Snakes often go to someone's home for food.(2)、To provide relief for the animals, NZP has done the following things EXCEPT____.A、providing a running water pool B、feeding them on ice-cream and fruits C、covering enclosures with bamboo sheds D、monitoring the animals' behavioral changes(3)、Which picture can show the meaning of" stay hydrated" in the passage?A、B、
C、
D、
(4)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank ____?A、Let's work together to protect animals! B、Here are some good tips for avoiding heatstroke. C、How can you help animals during the summer? D、Be careful with street dogs, cats and stray animals. -
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Heavy rains and deadly floods have hit Kenyasince March. They are among the most disastrous(灾难性) rainstorms to hit the East African country in recent years.
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains with at least 91 missing. The rain has displaced more than 190, 000people and damaged roads and other buildings.
Seasonal weather patterns, human-caused climate change as well as natural weather phenomena (现象)create deadly rainstorms.
Kenya and some other parts of eastern Africa have two main rainfall periods: the" long rains" season of March to May, and the "short rains" season of October to December.
The "long rains" season is when most of the country's average annual rainfall happens. In its forecast for this year's" long rains" season, the KenyaMeteorological Department (气象局) predicted above-average rainfall in many parts of the country. It also warned of floods, landslides (滑坡) and other harmful effects. Last year's" short rains" season saw severe storms in many parts of the country.
The Indian Ocean Dipole (偶极子) is a natural climate system which makes the surface of the westernIndian Ocean warmer and then colder than that of the eastern Indian Ocean. It causes heavy rainfall in areas west of the Indian Ocean, such as Kenya, and droughts in Indonesia and Australia.
It has become more difficult to predict long-term weather in Kenya in recent years, as the start and the length of dry and wet seasons increasingly change. The Kenya Meteorological Department expected the" long rains" season to continue into June. In its latest weather forecast on Monday, the department said it expected heavy rain in six areas of the country as well as flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in steep slopes(陡坡).
(1)、In what way does the writer prove1that floods hitting Kenya were disastrous?A、By making a comparison. B、By telling stories. C、By using numbers. D、By giving an example.(2)、Which of the following shows Kenya's rainfall periods?A、B、
C、
D、
(3)、Kenya's rainfall is caused by ____A、droughts in Indonesia B、the Indian Ocean Dipole C、weather patterns in July D、landslides in steep slopes(4)、What's the last paragraph mainly about?A、The weather report in six areas of Kenya. B、The heavy rain which caused floods in Kenya. C、The long-term weather prediction in Kenya. D、The change of dry and wet seasons in Kenya. -
7、 阅读短文,根据短文内容在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空,使短文完整、连贯。
Recycling is good for the environment. can also benefit a community in surprising ways.
Mateo Lange, 15, knows this well. On weekends, you'll find him sorting through glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans in his hometown of Indian River, Michigan, where he leads a community recycling program.
Mateo launched the program in 2020. He was 11 and in the (six) grade, playing baseball with the Northern Michigan Cyclones. The team was new and needed money (travel) to tournaments(锦标赛). Mateo pitched a plan.
"There were cans and bottles always (throw) around the road, " he says. In Michigan, these can be collected and redeemed(兑换) for cash. his dad's help, Mateo started a bottle and can drive. It raised $7, 500. "We built up so much money in just a few weeks, " he says. "So I said, 'Why don't we keep this going as long as we can?"
Since then, Mateo says, his recycling effort (raise) $350, 000 and helped at least 50 local youth groups. It has also prevented more than 2 million bottles and cans from littering the roadside and (pollute) Michigan's lakes and rivers. "It's kept our community a lot (clean), " he says. Matte o and his dad also did pickups. "It was (actual) a lot of fun, " he says, "especially in the summer time. "
Mateo believes everyone can— and should— be of service. "Just do a little bit to help make world a little bit of a better place, " he says.
"Be creative, " he adds. "Have an idea and build on it. "
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Thailand's Pling Island attracts tourists from around the world for its clear blue waters and greenery. Visitors can walk on the 1 and enjoy the marine(海洋的) life.
However, the island has been closed down temporarily (暂时地) by Thai authorities due to coral bleaching(变白). The decision was taken 2 the authorities wanted to save the environment.
Pling Island's closure also comes at a time when temperatures have 3 across Thailand due to a recent heat wave.
Corals are 4 in nature. Their bright colors come from algae(藻类)that live within corals. They help each other survive.
But did you know that corals can get stressed? No, they are not stressed due to exams, work pressures, etc. They can get stressed due to 5 changes, such as rising ocean water temperatures.
Stressed orals can expel(驱逐) the algae that live inside them, which causes corals to fade and turn white. If the temperature doesn't decrease, corals won't let the algae back and eventually 6 .
The main reason for coral bleaching is climate change. Ocean temperature rises as the planet 7 , causing corals to expel the algae. Bleaching can also happen for reasons like pollution, too much sunlight, etc.
Also, general sunscreens(防晒霜) are not good for corals as 8 contain chemicals that can cause coral bleaching. Remember, whenever you go swimming in the sea, wear reef-safe sunscreens so that you won't harm marine life.
Coral bleaching can cause corals to die, which can affect coral reefs(珊瑚礁). This, in turn, affects the entire reef ecosystem, on which people and marine animals depend. 9 , corals can recover from bleaching with time as the temperature decreases and ocean conditions return to normal.
Thailand hopes the coral population will 10 by closing the island and limiting human activity in the area.
(1)A 、 streets B 、 farms C 、 beaches D 、 floors(2)A 、 because B 、 though C 、 unless D 、 whether(3)A 、 dropped B 、 risen C 、 missed D 、 gone(4)A 、 wonderful B 、 colorful C 、 careful D 、 useful(5)A 、 traditional B 、 educational C 、 personal D 、 environmental(6)A 、 die B 、 grow C 、 sink D 、 sleep(7)A 、 gets up B 、 stays up C 、 warms up D 、 looks up(8)A 、 they B 、 it C 、 we D 、 she(9)A 、 Unluckily B 、 Especially C 、 Thankfully D 、 Awfully(10)A 、 disappear B 、 improve C 、 produce D 、 follow -
9、 阅读短文,根据短文内容回答下列问题。
Blue inland waterways have turned into" milky orange juice", which is worrying scientists.
Rivers and streams in northern Alaska's BrooksRange are dramatically changing color because of minerals exposed(暴露) by melting permafrost— the permanently (永久地) frozen ground found around the North Pole and the SouthPole.
The color change has been recorded in a new study published in Nature Communications: Earth and Environment.
A team of researchers have studied the murk y (浑浊的) waters. They have found 75 places affected by the orange color. They are worried it could affect drinking water and the number of fish as the climate continues to change.
"The more we flew around, the more orange rivers and streams we started noticing, " said lead author Jon O' Donnell. "There are certain sites that look almost like a milky orange juice. Those orange streams can be toxic(有毒的), but might also prevent fish from swimming to spawning(产卵的) areas. "
Mr O' Donnell first noticed the issue in 2018 when he found a river that appeared rusty, which had been clear the previous year. From then on, he started collecting water samples in the area, where helicopters are often the only way to reach the rivers and streams.
Brett Poulin, an assistant professor of environmental toxicology at University of California, Davis, said one thing explained the size of the problem. "The orange rivers are so big we can see them from space, " he said.
What is the color of the rivers and streams like? Just imagine what is usually seen with acid(酸)mine drainage(排水), although there are no mines in the area.
One theory is that melt ing permafrost is exposing rocks that include metals to water and oxygen, resulting in the release of acid and metals. One of the most dominant(首要的) metals is iron. That's what's causing the color change.
(1)、Where can permafrost be found?(List at least two places)(2)、Why are researchers worried about the orange water?(3)、What is the color of the rivers in Alaska similar to?(4)、What metal is believed to be causing the blue water to turn orange?(5)、Do you think the water problem is serious? Why or why not? -
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According to the United Nations, enough plastic waste to fill 2, 000 garbage trucks is dumped into waterways such as oceans, rivers, and lakes each day. There's plastic litter at the bottom of the ocean and on top of Mount Qomolangma.
Now plastic has been found in another unlikely place: on the backs of hermit crabs(寄居蟹). According to a study published in February, hermit crabs are using plastic litter as shells.
Zuzann a Jagiello is a biologist at the University of Warsaw, in Poland. She's the study's lead author. Jagiello said, "For me, a hermit crab in a plastic shell could be an icon(图标) of our times. They don't have homes, so they use rubbish. " Human activity has had a major impact on the environment. Hermit crabs using plastic waste as shells is one example of that impact.
Hermit crabs are small, soft-bodied crabs that live near oceans. To protect themselves from predators (捕食者), the crabs typically wear seashells that have been left behind by dead sea snails (海螺). But according to February's study, at least 386 hermit crabs have been documented wearing garbage. Of the world's 16 species of hermit crabs that live on land, 10 have been seen wearing trash. Nearly nine out of every 10 of those crabs were wearing plastic waste, such as bottle caps.
Jagiello says that she and her team first learned about hermit crabs wearing garbage when they noticed photos of them posted online. They decided to learn more by conducting research.
For their study, the researchers scanned the Internet for photos of hermit crabs wearing trash. They found photos from all over the world. Some had been taken by scientists. Some had been taken by nature photographers. Many had been taken by people who were just curious.
Why are hermit crabs choosing litter instead of snail shells? Scientists have theories (推测). Some sea snail populations are declining. Hermit crabs could be turning to litter because they can't find enough seashells. It's also possible that crabs are opting (选择) for plastic because it's light and easy to carry, or they' re drawn to its flashy colors.
Scientists agree that plastic pollution harms wildlife and habitats(栖息地) in many ways. But it isn't clear that the crabs are in any danger.
(1)、What's the purpose of writing the first paragraph?A、To describe water pollution. B、To tell us that plastic is everywhere. C、To stress plastic waste is harmful to us. D、To lead us to think about the topic of the text.(2)、What does the underlined word "impact" mean in the passage?A、适应 B、救助 C、影响 D、逃避(3)、What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?A、Hermit crabs find their new homes. B、Hermit crabs have a small, soft body. C、Hermit crabs usually wear seashells. D、Hermit crabs can protect themselves.(4)、What's the best title for the passage?A、Plastic pollution in deep oceans B、Tips for protecting hermit crabs C、Creative crabs wearing garbage D、Our impact on the environment -
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The environmental improvement has happened to Baiyangdian Lake in Hebei Province since the plan to establish Xiong' an New Area was announced in April 2017.
The quality of water in the northern China's largest freshwater lake was below Grade V in the country's five-tier quality system for surface water in2017, according to the department of eco logy and environment in Xiong' an.
Thanks to a series of measures that have been taken, the quality of water in the lake reached Grade III in2021, and has stayed at that level in the past two years. Water with a quality of Grade III is good enough for most aquatic creatures to survive. The lake now has 276 species of wild birds, 70 more than in 2016, and 48 species of wild fish, 21 more than in 2016.
Feng Erwei, from Xidi Village near Baiyangdian, has been captaining a passenger boat on the lake for over 20 years. The 42-year-old is keenly aware of the environmental improvement in the water body.
He recalls when he was a young boy, people drank water directly from Baiyangdian. Diving into the lake with his friends, he said he could keep his eyes open underwater and see all the fish and shrimps swimming around.
The health of Baiyangdian began to sour in parts during the previous century as China quickly industrialized (工业化). In some parts of the lake, it became so polluted that even the locals would go out of their way to avoid it. "The terrible smell from the lake forced people who lived near it to keep their windows closed, and nobody swam in it any longer, " he said.
Now, as water quality improves, Feng says the Baiyangdian of his childhood is coming back.
(1)、According to the passage, which stands for the best surface water?A、Grade I. B、Grade Ⅱ. C、Grade IV. D、Grade V.(2)、Which picture shows an" aquatic" creature?A、B、
C、
D、
(3)、What's Feng Erwei's attitude towards the measures to improve the quality of water in Baiyangdian Lake?A、Doubtful. B、Worried. C、Uncertain. D、Supportive.(4)、What's the passage mainly about?A、China's five-tier quality system for surface water. B、The establishment of Xiong' an NewArea. C、The great change in people's life inBaiyangdian Lake. D、The improvement in water quality of Baiyangdian Lake. -
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In 2024, World Environment Day fell on Wednesday, June 5. Unlike some other events, which occur on a different date each year, this global event is easy to plan for. Here are some activities to help students understand the importance of caring for the environment and learn small steps to preserve it.
You may already have a school veggie patch; if not, this is your sign to start one! Teach your students to become little green thumbs ____ where they can plant and care for native plants, vegetables, and herbs.
Almost 60% of all species live in soil, and it is estimated that 95% of our food is directly or indirectly produced on soil. Soil is more than just the dirt under our feet. It's important to teach our future generations how to protect it.
Why not ask your class to clean up litter around the school? Whether an individual challenge or per class, this is a great way to teach students not to litter the environment with harmful plastics. The student who has collected the most rubbish can be rewarded with a fun gift.
One way to start your climate action is to create a pledge (承诺) wall where students can write their promises and names on a piece of paper and pop it on the wall. Keep it up in the classroom all year round and reflect on whether you've fulfilled the actions at the end of the year.
(1)、Which of the following is NOT true about World Environment Day?A、It's held on June 5 every year. B、It's celebrated all over the world. C、It falls on a different date each year. D、It asks us to care for the environment.(2)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank____?A、by doing a local project on the farm B、by growing flowers in a nearby park C、by building or restoring a school garden D、by having sports on the school ground(3)、Which is the best subtitle (小标题)for the fourth paragraph?A、Make a climate action pledge B、Build a school veggie patch C、Learn about the importance of soil D、Run a school clean-up competition(4)、What's the aim of creating a pledge wall?A、To start the action for fun. B、To save the environment. C、To receive a gift in reward. D、To decorate the classroom. -
13、 阅读短文,根据短文内容和汉语提示,写出合适的单词,使短文完整、连贯。 (每空一词)
✔Can satellites be lost?
We can lose a key ring, pens, and even our (路) ina new city. But satellites getting lost is not somethingwe hear very often.
You will be (吃惊的) to know that even satellites can be lost due to technical malfunctions, crashing (碰撞) with another object while in orbit, etc. All these can cause a satellite to lose its connection with the earth and become lost in space.
✔Lost satellite found!
In 1974, the USA launched a satellite (作为) part of the United States Air Foree's Space TestProgram. After the launch, the satellite failed to work (正常地) or properly, making it unusable for its planned purpose. Soon after, scientists lost track of it as it disappeared suddenly in space. However, they were able to move it to (另一) place in the 1990s, only to lose track of it again.
Now, after so many years, scientists have found the satellite again. We will have to wait and see if they can (设法) to bring it back to the earth or re start it.
✔What does this discovery highlight?
With the help of various equipment, scientists try to keep track of space debris(碎片). But tracking every object in orbit (是) difficult.
This discovery is a (胜利) for those tracking lost satellites and debris circling the earth.
However, as more satellites and spacecraft are being launched, space debris is (增加). So, in the future, it may be difficult to track all these things, which will become a problem.
Space debris can crash with spacecraft and can enter the earth's atmosphere, parts of which can reach the ground and cause damage. So, we (需要) to find ways to clean it up.
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Yan Hongsen, an 11-year-old boy, has launched his second solid-fuel(固体燃料) rocket successfully!
Yan, called" rocket boy", is a fifth-grade student at a primary school in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. He has been a 1 lover since he was just four years old, and even gave his classmates a lesson on astronomy(天文学) at an opening ceremony for the school.
During the summer break in 2022, Yan became an Internet sensation(轰动的人) after his father posted a video online in which the boy pointed out a rocket was 2 named in an education al video shown to visitors at a planetarium (天文馆) in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region. The planetarium immediately corrected the several mistakes in the video and thanked Yan.
In the same year, Yan made his decision to 3 his own rocket. From August 2022 to June 2023, he spent ten 4 researching, studying and doing experiments, eventually creating his first rocket.
"That rocket only traveled 200 meters and then started to 5 , and did not open its parachute(降落伞) at the highest point, " Yan's father recalled. That day, Yan was 6 , yet unsatisfied. He researched where he went wrong. He made changes in his choices of materials, the engine and the flight control functions 7 he started to build the second rocket in October last year.
Though Yan has to do his homework after school, his father 8 that parents should also leave more space for children to realize their dreams.
According to his father, Yan's 9 is to launch a rocket every year until he graduates from primary school; he also plans to develop a solid-fuel rocket by 2025, which can be 10 in order to protect our environment.
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15、 阅读短文,根据短文内容将画线的句子英汉互译。
Recently, a strange event happened in Naples, Florida, USA. A cylindrical(圆柱形的) object crashed through the roof of a house.
Alejandro Otero is the owner of the house. 1. He was on holiday at that time while his son was in the house when the object struck. His son called him to let him know what had happened.
The object had almost hit his son. At first, the homeowner was very shocked but expressed relief that no one was harmed. 2. 这是一件多么奇怪的事啊!
Alejandro Otero first thought the object was a meteorite (陨石). After returning home, Otero discovered that the object weighed almost 2 pounds and was about 4 inches tall. 3. It had hit through the roof and fallen on the floor. Seeing the object, Otero thought it came from outer space but not a meteorite. 4. 他想一定是别的什么东西。And his speculation (推测) proved correct. Recently, NASA confirmed(确认) what the object was. 5. It was a piece of space junk from the International Space Station (ISS). It was a metal piece that was used to hold old batteries and was thrown away from the ISS in 2021. Most of the space junk was burnt in the atmosphere, but this specific piece survived.
The incident points out the risks connected with space junk, as even little bits can cause lots of damage when they fall to the earth.
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Chinese scientists have successfully developed a special national flag. The basalt(玄武岩) fiber flag was unfurled (展开) by the lander of theChang'e-6 lunar probe (月球探测器). The five-star red flag caught the eye of people around the world when it became the first national flag to fly on the far side of the moon.
The basalt fiber was developed by Wuhan Textile University and China Space Sanjiang Group Co. Xu Weilin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said his team overcame a number of hurdles over the past four years, including difficulty weaving the fibers and ensuring that the colors won't fade, in order to develop the high-quality" stone version" fabric national flag.
The flag that Chang'e-6 unfurled on the moon is the same size as the one planted during the Chang'e-5mission on the near side of the moon—30cm by 20cm, which is about the same size as a sheet of A4 paper. But the density (密度) of the basal t fibers used in theChang'e-6 flag is nearly twice that of the Chang'e-5 flag, which makes it reasonable to think that the basalt fiber flag is heavier. However, Xu's team developed the basalt fibers with a diameter about one-third that of human hair, so the Chang'e-6 flag weighs just 11. 3 grams, which is 0. 5gram lighter than the Chang'e-5 flag.
As a lightweight and flexible (柔韧的) protective material, basalt fibers will be used increasingly for spacesuits, spacecraft and lunar bases. Basalt fibers cost 25, 000 yuan per ton, which is much lower than quartz(石英) fibers and carbon fibers.
Typical firefighting suits and lifesaving rope are usually made of organic (有机的) materials, and they will burn at a high temperature of 550 ℃. However, the melting point of basal t fiber clothing is 1, 600℃, so it can be used for a short time at a high temperature of 1, 200℃, and for a long time at 800℃.
According to the scientists, firefighting suits, fire blankets and related products made from basalt fibers will be gradually produced in the years ahead.
(1)、The special national flag is made of ____A、basalt fibers B、carbon fibers C、quartz fibers D、organic materials(2)、The underlined word "hurdles "in the passage can be replaced by"____".A、programs B、experiences C、challenges D、experiments(3)、How does the writer develop Paragraph 3?A、By making a short report. B、By comparing the facts. C、By giving some examples. D、By following the order of time.(4)、What do the last three paragraphs mainly tell us?A、The basal t fiber has a promising market. B、The basal t fiber needs to be further studied. C、The basal t fiber can be available at a low price. D、The basalt fiber is a special protective material. -
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Astronomers (天文学家) have discovered a "super-Earth", or a world larger than our planet, orbiting a star about 137 light years away. The planet, known as TOI-715b, orbits a red dwarf star(矮星) that is smaller and cooler than our sun, and a second planet could also be orbiting it.
Astronomers say the planet is around one and a half times as wide as our earth. The newly discovered planet is said to be close enough to its star to be in the habitable (宜居的) zone. The second planet may be slightly (稍微) larger than the earth and inside the same zone. The habitable zone is said to be the distance a planet has from a star at which the planet's temperature allows liquid water to exist on its surface.
Georgina Dransfield of the University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom, led the team behind the discovery. The team published a paper on their discovery in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Still, further research on the planets will be done.
Astronomers discovered the planet using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet (外行星) Survey Satellite (TESS). Since it launched in 2018, TESS has helped astronomers discover exoplanets or worlds outside our solar system. TESS detects and helps in studying asteroids, stars, and other distant galaxies.
With the earth's resources slowly getting extinguished(枯竭的), scientists have been working to discover a habitable home like our earth which humans can move to in the future. This will be done to avoid the extinction(灭绝) of the human race in case the earth becomes. uninhabitable.
However, we now don't have the required technology to move to different planets, and it will be many years before such technology can be developed. But you don't need to worry. The earth still has enough resources to last thousands of years. Still, we must try to save our planet so humans and the earth don't suffer.
(1)、What does the underlined word" it "in the passage refer to?A、The sun in the Milky Way. B、The red dwarf star in space. C、Our own earth circling the sun. D、A super-Earth about 137 light years away.(2)、What can we learn from the second paragraph?A、Two planets are both suitable for people to live on. B、The planet TOI-715b is just as large as our earth. C、Our earth is much smaller than the second planet. D、There is no water on the planet in the habitable zone.(3)、What's the fifth paragraph mainly about?A、How the earth's resources change slowly. B、Why scientists are searching for another earth. C、Whether the earth will become uninhabitable or not. D、What should be done to avoid the extinction of the human race.(4)、According to the last paragraph, the writer agrees that ____.A、moving to another planet is not possible yet B、we're suffering a lot from our planet now C、our resources on the earth won't be extinguished D、humans will move to different planets in the near future -
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A chef planned to team up with a Florida-based space company to take fine-dining food to our upper atmosphere(大气) in late 2025.
Six guests are set to travel aboard Spaceship Neptune(海王星) to the stratosphere (平流层), where they will enjoy an immersive(沉浸式的) dining experience served up by Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk.
Munk, 33, will travel with the guests and serve the meal himself, from a small kitchen. "We want to tell stories through the food, " Munk says. "I think that will make an even stronger impact when you're up there and looking down. "
Spaceship Neptune is more of a balloon than a rocket. The company says it will rise to around 30, 480 meters above sea level where the guests will dine while watching the sun rise over the earth.
Organizers say the trip, which costs $495, 000 per ticket, will last six hours. The flight won't technically reach" space" — Spaceship Neptune will rise to around30 kilometers, while the border between the earth's atmosphere and outer space is some 100 kilometers from the earth.
Munk's menu is expected to be very different from the meals eaten by past and present astronauts. The first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, squeezed(挤) beef and liver paste into his mouth from an aluminum tube. To save on weight, astronauts on the International Space Station usually dine on dishes packaged in containers that can be rehydrated (再水化). Though Munk is mysterious about his menu, he says he's planning to include glow-in-dark stars made from jellyfish protein(蛋白质). "We are also working on an edible (可食用的) piece of space junk from a satellite, " he said.
Last year Munk's restaurant was ranked the fifth best restaurant in the world. His space plan will attract more people to visit his restaurant in Copenhagen, the Danish capital.
(1)、What is Munk going to do in late2025?A、To build a small kitchen in space. B、To tell stories in Spaceship Neptune. C、To watch the sun rise over the earth every day. D、To provide food for the guests in the upper atmosphere.(2)、How much will six guests pay for their trip in all?A、$30, 480. B、$495, 000. C、$1, 485, 000. D、$2, 970, 000.(3)、What's the sixth paragraph mainly about?A、Munk's mysterious menu. B、Yuri Gagarin's eating habits. C、The space junk from a satellite. D、The astronauts' different meals.(4)、We can infer from the passage that Munk's space plan will ____.A、be finally accepted by more astronauts B、become a very successful one in2025 C、be a good advertisement for his restaurant D、have no influence on the space company -
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At first look, Coober Pedy might seem like any other mining town in the central South Australia. But you di g a little deeper, you can find much more under the surface.
Once covered by the ocean 150 (million) years ago, the town of Coober Pedy, about 950 kilometers northwest of Adelaide, now holds the treasures the water left behind.
Beneath the red earth surface, colorful opals(欧泊) can be found in the rocks and there are so many opals that Coober Pedy has (name)"the opal capital of the world". Opals are formed from minerals(矿物质) left behind by the ocean that become solid over many years. They can (usual)be found inside cracks(裂缝) in the rocks, and once mined, they are often made into jewelry.
But there're more than just opals underneath surface of Coober Pedy. Because of the high outback temperatures, which are around 35℃ and higher in the summer, more than half of the town's population of 2, 000 (live) underground. Their homes called" dugouts(防空洞)" are carved out of the rocks. any windows, they keep a temperature of 19-25℃ all year round. And it isn't just homes that have been built in this way. The town also has underground (church) and even art galleries.
With Coober Pedy being around a day's drive from Adelaide, underground hotels have also been built for visitors. During their stay, tourists can take part in (look) for small opals on the ground surface, with areas of the town open to the public for doing so.
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In the American state of California, there is a giant sequoia (红杉)I named General Sherman. It's the world's largest tree. Researchers1 climbed the tree to conduct the tree health inspection(检查).
The climbers had good news to report when they returned to the 2 . "The General Sherman tree is doing fine right now, " said Anthony Ambrose, who led the team of the researchers. They were looking for damage to the 2, 200-year-old tree, and 3 evidence of a growing threat (威胁) to the tree: bar k beetles(甲虫), which are native to California.
No one had ever climbed the 4 85-meter sequoia tree, which draws tourists from around the world to Sequoia National Park. It has survived for 5 years in California.
Hot and dry weather and wildfires have threatened sequoia trees in recent years. In 2020 and 2021, record-setting wildfires 6 as much as20 percent of the world's 75, 000 sequoias.
"But we certainly don't want to be caught by surprise 7 a new threat, which is why we're studying these beetles now, " said one researcher.
Researchers are growing more 8 about bar k beetles. The insects were not a serious threat in the 9 . They have lived alongside sequoias for thousands of years. But only recently have they been able to kill the trees. Scientists say they recently discovered about 40 sequoia trees that have died from beetle infestations(侵扰), mostly within the national parks.
Researchers believe drought and fire make the trees 10 and less able to survive attacks. The beetles are very small in size 11 large in number. Working together they can kill a tree within six months.
That is why park officials allowed Ambrose and his team to 12 General Sherman. They examined the branches and trunk, looking for the 13 holes that show beetle activity.
But it is not possible to climb every sequoia tree and 14 its highest part. So, scientists are considering other ways to check the trees, such as the use of drones(无人机). The 15 might be able to record and monitor beetle activity on a larger scale within the forests.
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