The Brightest Star in the Sky
Yuan Longping is one of the most famous scientists.He regards himself as a farmer because he does his research in the fields.In fact，his sunburnt face and arms and his slim，strong body are just like those of millions of farmers.Dr.Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid （杂交性的） rice.In 1974，he became the first agricultural （农业的） pioneer in the word to grow rice hat has a high output（产量）.This special rice makes it possible to produce one﹣third more of the crop in the same fields.Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from the hybrid rice strain （品种，种类）.He was born in Beijing in 1930.Since he graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953，finding ways to grow more rice has been his life goal.He searched for a way to increase rice harvests without expanding （扩大，增加） the area of the fields.
In a recent research，these increased harvests mean that 22% of the world's people are fed from just 7% of the farmland in China.India，Vietnam and many other less developed countries have planted super hybrid rice to increase their rice harvests.
Unluckily，he died on May 22，2021.Though he was ill in bed，he still cared about his rice in the fields.He always said，"A man is just like a seed.Please be a good seed." Yuan works for the people not only in China but also around the world.He has become a hero and is remembered in everyone's heart forever.He is called "the brightest star in the sky" by his students.
（1）What does Yuan Longping do？
| A． |
A farmer. |
| B． |
A pioneer. |
| C． |
A scientist. |
| D． |
A hero. |
（2）Why does Yuan Longping call himself a farmer？
| A． |
Because of his sunburnt face and arms. |
| B． |
Because of his working place in the fields. |
| C． |
Because of his slim and strong body. |
| D． |
Because of his research of super hybrid wheat. |
（3）Yuan Longping was years old when he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world.
| A． |
68 |
| B． |
91 |
| C． |
44 |
| D． |
89 |
（4）According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE？
| A． |
This special rice can produce about one third more than usual ones in the same fields. |
| B． |
60% of the rice output is from common strains. |
| C． |
7% of the world's people are fed by China. |
| D． |
The production from 22% of the farmland can't satisfy the need of China. |
（5）What can we learn from him？
| A． |
Practice makes perfect. |
| B． |
When in Rome，do as the Romans do. |
| C． |
The early bird catches the worm. |
| D． |
Where there is a will，there is a way. |
Do you live in a city? Do you know how cities began? Long long ago, the world had only a few thousand people. These people moved from one place to another. They moved over the land, hunting animals for food.
No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed. They did not have to look for food any longer. They could stay in one place and grow it.
People began to live near one another, so the first village was established (建立). Many people came to live in the villages, and these villages became even larger.
When machines appeared, life in the villages changed again. People built factories. More and more people lived near the factories. The cities began.
Today, it’s strange that some people are moving back to small villages. Can you tell me why?
根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。People moved from place to place to hunt animals.
The story says,“No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed.” In this sentence, the word “they” means people.
When machines appeared, life in the cities changed again.
All people like to live only in big cities.
People built factories after the cities grew big.
George passed the entrance exam and was admitted(允许进入) to a famous university. These days, his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so as to keep in touch with him closely.
Tom is a senior middle school student. He likes sports very much and plays basketball every afternoon. He wants to buy a pair of shoes after school.
There's a party this evening for Mary's 15th birthday. Her family are getting ready for it. Her sister's job is to buy some drinks.
Joan doesn't want to forget the past, especially the happy moments.
Bill traveled a lot when he was young. Now he is retired. He enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs.
| A．"Just do it ! "—This slogan speaks out to teens. It tells them to do something if they think it's worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Nike？ |
| B．"Share moments, share life. "—This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them—using Kodak film(胶卷) of course. |
| C．There are some public service advertisements( PSAS) that educate people about public service projects, such as Project Hope. Its slogan is "Project Hope—Schooling Every Child". |
| D．" Always Coca—Cola. "—Coke's slogan changes every few years , but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity. because it shows the brand's spirit. It seems to say " Coke is the only drink; there are no other forms of drinks ". |
E．On hearing the slogan "Make yourself heard", you will know there is the Ericsson product for you to call anyone.
F．One magazine ad says, "Make me your window on the world ! " The advertisers say that the weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color pictures, is your window on the world.
 The British Museum |
One of the greatest museums in the world. There are famous exhibitions from ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece and other parts of the world. Open: 10 am—5 pm( Monday to Saturday) and 2:30 pm—6 pm( Sunday). Free entrance. |
 Clink Prison |
In this old London prison you can experience prison life. You can also have your birthday party here ! Open: 10 am—6 pm(Monday to Friday) Adults: £ 3. 50; children: £ 2. 50 |
 The London Eye |
Take a bird's eye view of the capital on this amazing big wheel. Spectacular views at night！ Open: 9:30 am—8:30 pm Adults : £ 11. 50; students /over sixties: £ 9. 00; children : £ 5. 75 ; under five : free |
 The Globe Theatre |
Visit the replica(复制品) of the old theatre. Learn about the life and plays of Shakespeare. Open : 9 am—12 am( Monday to Friday) Adults: £ 7. 50; children: £ 4. 50 |
 The National Gallery |
It has one of the really great collections of paintings in the world. Don't miss it ! Open : 10 am—6 pm( Monday to Saturday) and 2 pm ～6 pm( Sunday) Adults : £ 13. 50; children : £ 10. 00 |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。Ann has just arrived in London, and she enjoys plays very much. Where might she go first?
| A．The National Gallery. | B．The Globe Theatre. |
| C．The London Eye. | D．The British Museum. |
Alan wants to take a good view of London at night. Which of the following places can he go to?
| A．The National Gallery. | B．The Globe Theatre. |
| C．The London Eye. | D．The British Museum |
Which of the following can you see in the British Museum?
| A．What prison life was like |
| B．A bird’s eye view of London |
| C．Exhibitions from ancient Egypt. |
| D．Something about the plays of Shakespeare. |
Hector wants to spend his birthday with his girl friend in Clink Prison. How much does he need to pay?
| A．￡ 3.50 | B．￡ 6 | C．￡ 7 | D．￡ 10 |
Joe is going to the National Gallery. What time is OK for him?
| A．10:30 am, Sunday. | B．6:00 am, Tuesday. |
| C．9:30 am, Friday. | D．3:00 pm, Wednesday. |
If you watch the sky for about an hour after the sun goes down , you may see some " moving stars". But they're not really stars. They're man—made satellites(人造卫星). And the biggest of all is the International Space Station(ISS). From May to July is the best season to watch the ISS flying over the earth. And people can see it with their eyes.
The ISS is the biggest satellite and scientists want to live on it. They think that the best way to learn more about space is to live there.
When the space station is finished , it will be like a city in space. People will stay and study there with many of the things they have at home. Laboratories, living rooms and power stations are being built. The ISS is the most expensive space program. Billions of dollars are being spent on it every year.
Scientists hope that the ISS will be a stepping stone for future space exploration(探索). "The ISS will help us understand the human body better, explore space and study the earth. It can help us make life on the earth better, " said Kathryn Clark , an ISS scientist.
Sixteen countries are part of the program: the US, Russia, Canada, Japan, Brazil and 11 European countries. China isn't an ISS country , but it has helped with some of the experiments. In 2003 , China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。What is true about the International Space Station?
| A．It is a big city in space. |
| B．It is the biggest man-made satellite. |
| C．It is a real moving star. |
| D．People can't see it with their eyes. |
From the passage we know that______.
| A．the ISS costs less than people expect |
| B．scientists can do anything they like there |
| C．the ISS can help us make life in the space better |
| D．sixteen countries are members of the space program |
The underlined phrase "a stepping stone" means " ______" in Chinese.
| A．脚步 | B．巅峰 | C．垫脚石 | D．敲砖 |
China sent some rice up to the ISS in order to______.
| A．be used as astronauts' food | B．sell it to aliens |
| C．do some science experiments | D．make it grow better in space |
Where do you most possibly find the passage?
| A．A TV guide. | B．A storybook. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A travel diary. |
It all started a year before when my daughter Suzanne and I were shopping in Sydney. In the window of a sports shop I noticed a photo of a group of young people climbing the rock along a canyon(峡谷). "That's what I'm going to do next year," I said. Suzanne laughed. "Sure, Mom! Don't forget you're 65 years old. "
I didn't feel l was that age! I joined a club and trained weekly. Each day I felt my physical energy increase and, along with it, my confidence. Then Suzanne pointed out, "It's good, but how can you clear away the fear of height?" "I've got it worked out, " I replied bravely. "We're going to the indoor climbing center. "
While I was going up the high wall, I was afraid to look down as if a terrible animal was after me. Some time later, as I reached the ground, I sat down heavily on the floor. Later that night, as I lay in bed, I encouraged myself, "You've climbed the wall! You'll certainly make it! "
We set off with our packages to the Grand Canyon. When we reached it, I found the canyon was a huge black hole—far deeper than I had imagined. As the guide clipped(夹住) me onto the rope, my heart beat double-time and I wondered why I had got myself into this. Time lost all meaning as I pushed my body forward. Only the strong rope kept me from losing hope. I began to think it would never end when everyone had stopped. "This is as far as we go, and we can climb out after a few steps, " the guide said finally. Two and a half hours later, we returned to the car park at last. I began to shake, one hard step after another.
Getting onto the bus, I fell into the seat I had left so confidently a lifetime before. Then, while I was in the seat catching my breath, a feeling of happiness spread through me. I had done it, at the age of 66.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。 At the beginning, what's her daughter's attitude towards her decision?
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Confident. | D．Satisfied. |
What did the writer find when she reached the Grand Canyon?
| A．She found it was very easy to climb the canyon. |
| B．She found she began to shake, one hard step after another. |
| C．She found the canyon was far deeper than she had imagined. |
| D．She found that a terrible animal was after her and she was afraid. |
The underlined sentence suggested that the writer was feeling ______ .
| A．angry | B．nervous | C．happy | D．excited |
What’s the right order of the following?
a. I went back to the car park.
b. I found the canyon was more terrible than I had thought.
c. I got the idea of rock climbing.
d. I felt happy and proud of myself.
e. I trained weekly in a club.
| A．e-c-b-d-a | B．c-e-b-a-d |
| C．a-c-e-b-d | D．d-c-e-b-a |
What can be learned from the passage?
| A．Every dog has its day. |
| B．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
| C．Climbing is the only way to keep healthy. |
| D．Children should care more about their parents. |