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1、NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s, including the first woman and the next man. Unlike the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, which focused on short stays, Artemis plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The Gateway — a small space station orbiting the Moon — will serve as a hub for astronauts traveling to and from the lunar surface and deeper space.
One of the key goals is to explore the Moon's south pole, where scientists believe there may be frozen water in permanently shadowed craters (坑). This water could be used for drinking, growing food, and even producing rocket fuel. Additionally, the lunar surface offers a unique environment for testing technologies needed for future missions to Mars and beyond. The low gravity (重力) — and lack of atmosphere make it an ideal place to test new spacecraft, life support systems, and radiation shielding.
Critics argue that the cost of such programs is too high, with billions of dollars spent on space exploration while many issues on Earth remain unsolved. However, supporters point out that space research has led to numerous technological advancements that benefit daily life, such as GPS, medical imaging, and improved water purification systems. They also believe that expanding humanity's presence in space is essential for the long-term survival of our species.
(1)、What is the main difference between the Artemis program and the Apollo missions?A、Artemis will send more astronauts to the Moon. B、Artemis plans for long-term human presence on the Moon. C、Artemis focuses on scientific experiments rather than exploration. D、Artemis aims to land on the Moon's far side.(2)、Why is the Moon's south pole a key exploration target?A、It has the most favorable landing conditions. B、It may contain frozen water which is highly valuable. C、It is the closest area to Earth on the Moon. D、It has been unexplored by previous missions.(3)、What is the author's attitude towards space exploration?A、Critical of its high costs. B、Doubtful about its practical benefits. C、Supportive of its long-term value. D、Neutral without personal opinion.(4)、What can be inferred from the passage?A、The Artemis program will be completed by 2025. B、Water on the Moon has already been confirmed. C、Space technologies often have practical Earth applications. D、Mars will be the next target after the Apollo missions. -
2、Last year, Brazilian cyclist Marcos Santos was at the best time of his career (事业). He had just won a major regional race and was eyeing the national championships. But a motorcycle accident changed everything. The 24-year-old almost lost his left leg, leaving him unable to walk, let alone ride a bike. Doctors said his cycling career might have to come to an end.
Marcos, who was studying sports science at the University of São Paulo, was heartbroken. For the first several days, he lay in the hospital bed and thought about how to deal with the rest of his life. In the end, he chose not to give in. With the support of his family and coaches, he began a long and hard process. Every day, he received physical treatment, relearning basic movements. "It was the darkest time of my life," he said.
Slowly, Marcos made progress. He found adaptive cycling, which uses specially designed bikes for disabled (残疾的) athletes. With a newfound hope, he combined his study with intense training on his adapted bike. His professors encouraged him, providing flexible study schedules so he could focus on recovery and training.
There were days when pain made training unbearable, and self-doubt threatened to beat him. But he pushed through, inspired by his love for the sport.
Coach Oliveira, who had trained Marcos for years, was amazed by his performance. "Marcos proves that if you have the courage to keep going, nothing is impossible," he stated.
This year, Marcos made a remarkable comeback at the South American Adaptive Cycling Championships. Though he didn't win, his presence on track was a victory in itself. "I'm hack the bike, that's all that matter. If my story can give hope to others facing similar problems, that would mean everything," Marcos shared.
(1)、What happened to Marcos last year?A、He suffered serious leg injuries. B、He took a totally different career path. C、He performed worse than expected. D、He won the national cycling championship.(2)、How did Marcos originally react to his injury?A、He decided to give up cycling. B、He turned to his family and coaches. C、He was at a loss what to do. D、He immediately started training again.(3)、Why did Marcos return to competitive cycling?A、To become a cycling coach. B、To prove an athlete should aim high. C、To test the limits of adaptive cycling technology. D、To inspire others to face their challenges bravely.(4)、Which of the following words can best describe Marcos?A、Creative and confident. B、Energetic and careful. C、Patient and humorous. D、Responsible and determined. -
3、Building with 3D printing technology is sparking widespread interest in the construction industry. Besides reducing waste and our impact on the environment, it can speed up construction from weeks, or months, to days. To see how the technology can change the world around us, here are some projects that highlight bold ideas in 3D print building.
Instant Neighborhood
Community building takes on new meaning with the creation of a neighborhood of 3D printed homes in Tabasco, Mexico, aimed at tackling global homelessness. American non-profit New Story and tech company ICON built each concrete house from start to completion in 24 hours. New Story says its aim is to provide shelter for people without homes around the world.
Nested Housing
Shamballa is the idea of Italian 3D print construction company WASP. This project uses soil and straw to build a home in days that cost only 48 Euros in materials and energy. Its round designs are based on the wasp(黄蜂)nest. Each home features a laboratory with a desktop 3D printer for making furniture, artistic objects and more.
Think Schools
African island state Madagascar is hosting one of the world's most forward-thinking school building projects. Non-profit Thinking Huts is using 3D print technology to provide schools where children have little or no access to education. Schools are built using local materials and low carbon concrete in under a week.
Concrete Steps
Researchers at the Swiss University ETH Zurich used concrete 3D printing to build the 16 metre long curved Striatus footbridge in a couple of days. The project used500 layers of concrete and53 hollow blocks, held in place by compression(压缩). This reduces materials by up to 70 percent, and the entire bridge can be pulled down and recycled.
(1)、What could be the inspiration behind the design of Nested Housing?A、A featured laboratory. B、A forward-thinking school C、A round wasp nest. D、A long stone bridge.(2)、Which 3D construction project can be torn down and reused?A、Instant Neighborhood. B、Concrete Steps. C、Think School. D、Nested Housing.(3)、What do these four 3D building projects have in common?A、They use local materials. B、They are affordable to the homeless C、They are high in cost. D、They make construction faster. -
4、假定你是校英文报通讯员李华。上周五下午你校在学校礼堂举办了校园才艺大赛。请你为校报写一篇新闻报道,介绍这次大赛的相关情况,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容;
3.活动影响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
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5、In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime — the Egyptian harvest season. It (feature) a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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6、Though Lin Qiaozhi never married, she was known as the "mother of ten thousand babies", (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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8、In 1929, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize ( give) to graduates. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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9、Whitacre's next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, which (see) first on stage on 23rd July 2014 in the UK. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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