The desire to make explorations is born with man. Wherever his imagination goes, man also has a strong wish to go. A large part human history is connected with the exploration of the world in which we live. Again and again people have set out with surprising courage and patience to look into unknown regions and lands to see what had not yet been seen, to make known the unknown. With kites, balloons and aircraft they left the ground to pass through the lower atmosphere. Now the outer space receives their attention.
Why should man take the trouble of conquering space? It is hard to list the specific practical benefits that will result in. But one knows, from past experience in other areas, that man will surely see and discover new things in space that will increase our scientific knowledge, and this new knowledge will find its way into valuable practical uses. What we learn about man himself, from his experience in space, and from the effects of space and the space flight environment on him, will be extremely valuable. The new techniques developed to carry out the exploration of space, and to keep man alive in space, will certainly find practical uses in everyday life in some way. The areas that will benefit are manifold. They include communication, generation of power, transportation and travel, food production, materials, fuels and many others. But to say definitely just what the practical results will be is almost impossible.
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The main idea of the first paragraph is that __________.
A. man desires to explore what is unknown
B. man often goes wherever his dreams go
C. man is no longer interested in the study of the land and sea now
D. man’s history is the exploration of the world
2.
The word “manifold” in the second paragraph probably means __________.
A. vast B. various C. valuable D. practical
3.
The author seems to be in favor of__________.
A. doubting the necessity of the space exploration
B. the exploration of space
C. exploring more in space than in the sea
D. his experience in space
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look very strong and fast. 21 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.
Some athletes can reach great 22 such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their 23 . What kind of 24 before a race or another event makes the 25 ?
Everyone knows that athletes work out to strengthen their 26 . But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 27 . Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 28 because they think they can win.
Thinking positive thoughts seems to give possibility for 29 in sports. People who say “I know I can do this” to themselves over and over often find they have the 30 to win. On the other hand, people who think “I can’t win” often31 ,
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 32 in the mind. They are told to think of each 33 they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful (富于幻想的). One skater liked to 34 a star bursting inside her,35 her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel 36 pictured himself as a 37 floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your 38 to help you. Perhaps a teacher or another instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see 39 in what you 40 can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!
1.
A. Therefore B. And C. But D. While
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A. places B. prizes C. medals D. goals
3.
A. place B. promise C. name D. prize
4.
A. preparation B. picture C. plan D. work
5.
A. same B. difference C. most D. best
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A. minds B. thoughts C. bodies D. legs
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A. important B. interesting C. possible D. correct
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A. mostly B. almost C. partly D. nearly
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A. success B. goals C. win D. failure
10.
A. disadvantage B. advantage C. luck D. hope
11.
A. fail B. succeed C. win D. pass
12.
A. ideas B. pictures C. thoughts D. movements
13.
A. move B. drive C. jump D. place
14.
A. think B. imagine C. hope D. wish
15.
A. giving B. helping C. filling D. supporting
16.
A. calm B. excited C. encouraged D. happy
17.
A. fish B. bird C. cat D. horse
18.
A. body B. mind C. thought D. imagination
19.
A. improvement B. advantage C. chance D. winning
20.
A. usually B. really C. possibly D. mostly
The sports meet, originally due to be held last Friday, finally ______ because of the terrible weather.
A. put off B. broke down C. called off D. set off
For those who work with their brains, exercise is ______.
A. of very value B. of great valuable C. great valuable D. very valuable
____the letter, he went out to post it,
A. Finished B. Being finished C. Having finished D. After finished
When the first English settlers arrived in the New World, the Indians _______ jewelry made of animal bones greeted them warmly.
A wearing B to wear C worn D having worn
