Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题)
Scott Kelly, an American astronaut, returned to earth on March 2, 2016. He was taller by nearly 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) when he landed on Earth after his 340-day space mission on the International Space Station (ISS).
His change in height, which lasted about two days, raised the question: What are the effects of a long-term stay in space?
As you probably know, there is no gravity in space. This not only causes difficulties in everyday actions like eating, walking and sleeping, but also problems for the human body.
The first problem is the air. Without gravity, carbon dioxide cannot spread during breathing, but gathers around the body and causes headaches. More than that, human feelings of movement are affected, which could make people feel sick.
The body’s fluids(液体) don’t work well in weightlessness, making blood flow upward instead of down to the lower legs, and astronauts’ faces become fatter than normal. Gaps between bones also become larger because humans cannot stand up straight. The spine(脊柱) can also get bigger in zero gravity.
In addition, human bodies become weaker because of the lack of gravity and space to move around in. Some astronauts said that after they returned, their muscles hurt and their skin became very sensitive(敏感的). Kelly said during his first press conference, “It was almost like my body was on fire wherever I sat or lay or walked.”
However, the research into the effects of long-term space flight on human bodies and minds never stops. There are many actions that astronauts can take in space. They can take vitamin D for bone growth, wear special belts on their legs to keep blood in their lower bodies and do strength coaches’ exercises. The fans in the ISS also help spread carbon dioxide around. “We will do further research.” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said, “I believe it will be meaningful to human-being.”
1.Something occured to Kelly’s body when he finished his space mission, didn’t it?
2.People may _____________, if carbon dioxide cannot spread during breathing.
3.What will happen to astronauts’ faces in space?
4.Why did Kelly feel burned when he was sleeping according to the text?
5.What can astronauts do to keep fit in space?
6.Do you agree that the research is meaningful to human-being? Why?
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给)
Throughout the 1900s, almost everyone knew how to jump, or “skip” rope. And it wasn’t just kids on playgrounds chanting silly rhymes or singing favourite songs. Champion boxes like Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali jumped rope to build stamina (耐力) and develop quick footwork.
The activity of rope-jumping for f 1. and exercise has most likely been around for thousands of years. Historians believe children skipping rope, and medieval (中世纪的) European paintings s 2. children skipping rope on the cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets.
The earliest jump ropers in North America may have been Dutch immigrants, who brought the game Double Dutch with them in the 1600s. In Double Dutch, two turners h 3. the ends of two ropes and turn them in opposite directions as one person jumps between them. When the game was first introduced, girls couldn’t participate, partly because they were c 4. weaker, and exercise was thought of as unfeminine (不适合女性的).
Also, girls wore l 5. dresses that got in the way.
Once girls did start jumping, however, they really took over. And later, it was m 6. girls who were better at this activity. Now, both girls and boys jump rope. Jumping rope has become a worldwide competitive sport in which children and adults compete in both single and t 7. events.
So, pick up a rope, find a silly rhyme or your favorite song, and start jumping.
Choose the best words and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词完成短文)
In Chinese, it is known as the “precious land”. Full of mountains and Karst landforms (地貌), Guizhou has remained one of China’s unspoiled places.
Last month, the southwestern province was chosen as one of the 52 1. places to go in 2016 by the New York Times.
Now Guizhou is starting to present its real feel to more visitors. The opening of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway on Dec 26, 2014 has 2. the rail journey from more than 20 hours to only about four hours.
As the China Tour Guide website noted, Guizhou’s beautiful natural scenery is “a wonderland that you will never forget”. The most famous scenic spot is probably the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The noise of the waterfall can be heard 3. with huge amounts of water falling down it. It’s the largest waterfall in Asia, which is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide. The sunlight and rainbows also 4. the waterfall’s beauty, which seems to come from another world.
Another eye-catching Guizhou attraction is its colorful locals. The fact that people couldn’t get to the province for years helped many ethnic groups（少数民族）keep their 5. lifestyles and cultures. For example, Miao people still live in wooden houses on stilts (木桩), while the Dong people have old wind and rain bridges, giving people shelter when it rains.
While 6. is different for different ethnic groups, sour and spicy tastes are common in Guizhou cuisine. With its use of tomatoes and just a touch of chili peppers, it is loved by anyone unwilling to the spicier Sichuan cuisine.
7. A. top B. clean C. big D. kind
8.A. raised B. widened C. cut D. delayed
9.A. quickly B. clearly C. weakly D. smoothly
10.A. take away B. put on C. keep off D. add to
11.A. international B. fashionable C. traditional D. new
12.A. food B. house C. living D. dressing
A．Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)
Carole’s Cooking Journal
Monday, April 6
This month, we had to choose an optional activity. Should it really be called “optional” if you have to do it? Unfortunately, I waited until the last minute to sign up. Many of the activities were already full, but I made a decision to join the Cooking Club because at least that way I would get a snack to eat.
Tuesday, April 7
It was the first time to be here. Like many of my ideas, joining the Cooking Club made sense at first but was turning out to be a disaster. Most people have been in the club for more than a year, so they already know what they’re doing. And since they all know each other, they weren’t exactly interested in a newcomer.
Thursday, April 9
What a terrible day! How could I know that if a recipe says to beat cookie batter (糊), you couldn’t do it with your fists (拳头)? I thought the other kids would never stop laughing. And it was not easy to get cookie batter off your clothes.
Friday, April 10
I have more funny things in Cooking Club. Now I know that chocolate mousse is a dessert and it isn’t spelled m-o-o-s-e. “Mousse” and “Moose” (驼鹿) sound exactly the same. So I don’t think my question about whether vegetarians(素食者) can eat chocolate mousse was really that silly.
Monday, April 13
One of my bright ideas worked out for a change! Everyone laughed when I handed out the chocolate “moose” cookie that I made yesterday, but this time I was laughing, too. The peanut butter antlers(鹿角) were a huge hit. We’re even planning to bake more cookies for the school food festival next week.
1.Carole chose the Cooking Club because _________.
A. She liked making different kinds of food.
B. Cooking club was the only activity she could choose.
C. She could get some food in the Cooking Club.
D. It was not open to the students until the last minute.
2.How did Carole feel when she joined the club for the first time?
A. Excited. B. Frightened. C. Pleased. D. Lonely.
3.Why did the writer beat the cookie batter with her fists?
A. Because she was upset about being in the club.
B. Because she misunderstood a cooking recipe.
C. Because she didn’t know how to use tools.
D. Because she was laughed at by other kids.
4.What did Carole think of mousse at beginning?
A. She thought eating mousse was silly.
B. She thought mousse was a kind of animal.
C. She thought mousse didn’t taste good.
D. She thought only vegetarians can eat mousse.
5.The underlined word “huge hit” is the closest in meaning to “ ”.
A. great success B. sweet dessert
C. big disaster D. beautiful decoration
6.How long has Carole been in the Cooking Club according to the journal?
A. About one week. B. About one month.
C. About two weeks. D. About two months.
Complete the following sentences as required (根据所给要求完成句子。62-67小题每空格限填一词)
1. Technologies can be part of everyday education in the future. (改为一般疑问句)
________ technologies ________ part of everyday education in the future?
2.She has kept the little dog since she found it in the street. (划线部分提问)
________ ________ has she kept the little dog?
3.Young students like electronic books better than paper books. (保持句意不变)
Young students ________ electronic books________ paper books.
4. We are all interested to know where we can register to attend MOOCs. (改为简单句)
We are all interested to know ________ ________ register to attend MOOCs.
5.The gardener waters the plants in his garden every day. (改成被动语态)
The plants in his garden ________ ________ by the gardener every day.
6. “Will they go to the airport by Didi Dache car service?” little Jenney asked. (改为宾语从句)
Little Jenney asked ________ ________ would go to the airport by Didi Dache car service.
7.can, you, the difference, seeing and hearing, between, tell (连词成句)
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Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词
1.The old pictures in the hall have been taken down, and new _________ will be put up. (one)
2.Mohammed Ali enjoys _________ on the course of programming. (he)
3.The _________ soldiers were sent to the nearest hospital at once. (wounD.
4.Once you have made your _________ , you can’t change it. (choose)
5.Airlander 10, the _________ aircraft in the world, is preparing for its first test flight. (large)
6.It’s a piece of cake. I can finish it _________ tonight. (easy)
7. We all know that a _________ driver is a danger to the public. (care)
8.If you can’t _________ in the exam, what will you do next? (success)
