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Next Stop: Planet Mars Fly me to the moon? That’s not far enough. On September 14, 2011, NASA released designs for a superrocket, the Space Launch System (SLS). This time the final destination will be Mars. The SLS is a huge, liquid-fuelled rocket. If it is fully developed, it will be the most powerful rocket ever built. Its lift capability will be much bigger than that of the space shuttle of Saturn 5, the rocket that sent the Apollo missions to the moon. NASA is planning to launch its first unmanned test flight in 2017. It is hoped that the first crew will fly in 2021 and astronauts will make it to a nearby asteroid(小行星) in 2025. NASA hopes to send the rocket and astronauts to Mars from the asteroid by the 2030s, according to the Associated Press (AP). NASA used liquid rockets to send Apollo, Gemini and Mercury into space, but later changed to solid rockets boosters(助推火箭) because they were cheaper. Tragically, however, a booster flaw(缺陷) caused the space shuttle Challenger to crash in 1986. The new project plans to return to liquid fuel. According to AP, the rockets will at first be able to carry 77 to 110 tons of payload(净载重量). Eventually they will be able to carry 143 tons into space, maybe even as many as 165 tons, NASA officials said. By comparison, the Saturn 5 booster could lift 130 tons and the space shuttle just 27 tons. However, unlike reusable shuttles, these powerful rockets are mostly one use only. New ones have to be built for every launch. This will be very costly. NASA estimates that it will cost about $3 billion (19 billion yuan) per year, or $18 billion until the first test flight in 2017. NASA hopes to make money by allowing private companies to send astronauts to the International Space Station like giant taxi services, so that the program can be “sustainable”. “This is perhaps the biggest thing for space exploration in decades,” said Senator Bill Nelson, a former astronaut. “The goal is to fly humans safely beyond low-Earth orbit(轨道) and deep into outer space where we cannot only survive, but one day also live.” 1.What is the outstanding feature of the SLS? A．It’s equipped with an advanced control system. B．It’s the first unmanned space shuttle in the world. C．It’s the only vehicle that can fly astronauts to the moon. D．It can send a lot more goods and passengers into space. 2.What is Saturn 5? A．An aircraft that had a deadly flaw and crashed in 1986. B．A series of rockets that once sent astronauts to the moon. C．An unmanned space shuttle that was once famous in the world. D．A kind of launch vehicle that will be used to carry astronauts to Mars. 3.NASA plans to use liquid fuel in the new project because ______ than solid rockets boosters. A．it is less costly B．it is much safer C．it can last longer D．it is more environmentally friendly 4.According to NASA’s schedule, it will take ______ years to fully complete the SLS program. A．about 6 B．about 10 C．less than 14 D．more than 19 5.It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A．the SLS program is planning to make reusable rockets B．the goal of the SLS program is to enable humans to live on the moon C．the US government may not have provided enough money for the SLS program D．NASA will use SLS as a space taxi between the Earth and Mars
The aims of the Illustrators’(插图画家的) Exhibition, staged as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, organized by BolognaFiere and held from 23 to 26 December 2012, are to bring illustrators and publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers. QUALIFICATIONS ? Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before 31st December 1992, whose artwork is intended for use in children’s books, are qualified to enter the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools. ? Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or Nonfiction Category. Illustrators may only enter one category. ? Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered. ? The confirmation(确认) form must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented together with illustrations no later than 15 October 2012. SHIPMENT Entries may be delivered by post, express delivery service or by hand. From abroad, please use the following forms: Form “A” for registered mail or post by air; Form “B” if using an international forwarding agent or airline. To avoid delays, material should not be sent by normal post. Material should be sent “carriage(运费) paid”, including any customs and delivery costs. BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork. All published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number, publisher’s name and address. REQUIREMENTS The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet) must not exceed(超过) the following dimensions: Fiction: 32 × 42 cm (or 42 × 32 cm) Non-fiction: 50 × 70 cm (or 70 × 50 cm) Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered, nor will they be returned by BolognaFiere. The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board, maximum thickness 2 mm (for scanner separation purposes). SELECTION PROCESS All artwork received by the stated deadline and meeting the specified requirements will be examined and selected by an international group (whose decision is final), including five members (from publishing house and art schools) appointed each year by BolognaFiere. EXHIBITIONS ABROAD After the Bologna event, the Illustrators Exhibition will travel to Japan under the supervision of JBBY. The Illustrators Exhibition may afterwards be transferred to other venues(场馆) in other countries. The exhibitions of illustrations held abroad follow the same rules and regulations as the Illustrators Exhibition, and the provisions(条款) of the regulations are extended to the organizers of the exhibitions held abroad. RETURN OF ARTWORK All the works will be returned to their owners by BolognaFiere or directly by the organizers of the exhibitions and held abroad by the end of July 2013. 1.Which of the following of the Illustrators’ Exhibition is TRUE? A．It will last five days in all in July every other year. B．It is intended for college students who are good at painting. C．It is held by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in BolognaFiere. D．It can strengthen the relationship between illustrators and publishers. 2.The illustrators of the Illustrators’ Exhibition ______. A．should be at least 16 and no more than 25 B．may re-enter their artwork after it is returned C．should state the category of their artwork clearly D．may choose to attach a photo to the application form 3.Which of the following is unacceptable for delivering entries? A．Normal post. B．Airline post. C．Registered mail. D．Express delivery. 4.What is BolognaFiere responsible for? A．Paying for the delivery costs. B．Late arrival of artwork. C．Confirmation of ISBN number. D．Returning the illustrators’ works. 5.The illustrators’ works will not be considered if they ______. A．are received after the day of 15 October 2012 B．are smaller than the required size C．have already been published abroad before D．don’t meet the demands of the international experts
Some people would go through anything just to achieve their dream. Kasia Siwosz is proof. For the final year student on the university women’s tennis team, the road to Berkeley, University of California was met with poor advice and misinformation from her home country and two unsuccessful stops along the way that fell short of expectations. Born in Poland, Siwosz began playing tennis at seven years old and developed the skills that helped her earn a top-50 ranking among the ITF Junior division(国际网球联会青少年赛). Siwosz wanted to do more with her life than just play tennis, which led her to seek chances that would also allow her to obtain a top education. While most who grow up in the U.S. are naturally accustomed to the American tradition of collegiate(大学的) sports, such a custom is not as familiar in a country like Poland. “There’s no collegiate sports in Poland and no culture of sports and academic(学术的) study there. You can only do one, not both,” Siwosz said. Her desire to have a quality education led her to America to follow her dream. While Siwosz was talented enough to begin her collegiate tennis career, she could only attend community college because she missed the deadline to apply to four-year schools, mainly due to misinformation provided in her home country of Poland. When she had earned all her credits and was able to transfer(转学), Siwosz made the decision to attend Baylor in Texas. Her friends from Poland put in a good word for the university, saying that it was a good fit because there were many international players at Baylor. “I thought it would be a good idea, but it really wasn’t what I thought it would be,” Siwosz said. “I wasn’t happy at Baylor. The level of tennis was high, but the academic standards were no match and I just wanted more.” After one year at Baylor, Siwosz’s luck finally began to change when she made the decision to transfer to Berkeley, which was due in large part to Lee, a former Berkeley student. Lee, who is a keen tennis player himself, met Siwosz four years ago in Texas. “I knew she was unhappy there,” he said. “I saw the opportunity for her to come here.” Siwosz visited Lee in Berkeley. “I ended up loving this place and this school,” Siwosz said. “I came here a lot over the summer, I gave it a shot and I ended up with a Berkeley education and a spot on one of the best college tennis teams in the country.” 1.What does “two unsuccessful stops” (Paragraph 1) refer to? A．Poland and the U.S. B．Baylor and Berkeley. C．The community college and Baylor. D．The ITF Junior division and the Berkeley tennis team. 2.Why did Siwosz want to leave her homeland for America? A．Poland had no culture of sports. B．Berkeley had always been her dream university. C．She wanted to play tennis and have a good education. D．She wanted to improve her tennis skills and get a higher ranking. 3.Why did she leave Baylor? A．The level of tennis there was not high. B．It was not suitable for international students. C．She couldn’t get along with her friends there. D．She was not satisfied with the education level there. 4.The phrase “gave it a shot” (Paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to ______. A．had a try B．shot a tennis ball C．took a picture D．waved goodbye 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A．How Siwosz left Poland. B．How Siwosz realized her dream. C．How Siwosz became a top tennis player. D．How Siwosz transferred from Baylor to Berkeley.
According to legend, a young man while wandering the desert came across a spring of delicious crystal-clear water. The water was so sweet, he 21 his leather container so he could bring some 22 to a tribal elder who had been his teacher. After a four-day journey he 23 the water to the old man who took a deep drink, 24 warmly and thanked his student lavishly for the sweet water. The young man returned to his village with a happy 25 . Later, the teacher let another student 26 the water. He spat it 27 , saying it was awful. It 28 had been no longer fresh and 29 unpleasant to drink because of the old leather container. The student challenged his teacher: “Master, the water was smelly. Why did you 30 to like it?” The teacher replied, “You only tasted the water. I tasted the 31 . The water was simply the container for an act of loving-kindness and nothing could be 32 .” I think we understand this lesson best when we receive 33 gifts of love from young children. 34 it’s a tray or a bracelet, the 35 and proper response is 36 and expressed thankfulness because we love the idea within the gift. Gratitude doesn’t always come naturally. 37 , most children and many adults value only the thing given 38 the feeling embodied in it. We should remind ourselves and 39 our children about the beauty and purity of feelings and expressions of gratitude. 40 , gifts from the heart are really gifts of the heart. 1. A．packed B．filled C．took D．carried
2. A．in B．away C．back D．up
3. A．presented B．mailed C．delivered D．showed
4. A．said B．laughed C．smiled D．nodded
5. A．heart B．mind C．moment D．occasion
6. A．smell B．watch C．taste D．feel
7. A．away B．out C．off D．on
8. A．apparently B．still C．sadly D．quickly
9. A．however B．instead C．nevertheless D．therefore
10. A．change B．pretend C．determine D．agree
11. A．sweat B．sense C．promise D．gift
12. A．clearer B．fresher C．sweeter D．purer
13. A．simple B．innocent C．worthless D．meaningless
14. A．Whether B．If C．Whatever D．Whichever
15. A．pretended B．lovely C．abnormal D．natural
16. A．devotion B．comfort C．imagination D．appreciation
17. A．Unfortunately B．Frankly C．Strangely D．Possibly
18. A．other than B．rather than C．better than D．more than
19. A．persuade B．teach C．improve D．advise
20. A．In a word B．Otherwise C．Thus D．After all
— Are you going to live with us this summer, Auntie Rosemary? — ______, dear. A．I don’t expect so B．Don’t mention it C．Never mind D．It doesn’t matter
Washington ______ get very hot and sticky in summertime. July and August are usually the warmest months. A．must B．can C．should D．might
As is known to all language learners, newly learnt words will soon be forgotten unless ______ used in everyday communication. A．exactly B．finally C．gradually D．frequently
This approach, ______ more expensive than the basic one, provides us with considerably more usage flexibility. A．as B．since C．while D．if
______ would have been too embarrassed, but he walked right up and asked for her autograph. A．Someone else B．Anyone else C．Someone D．Anyone
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says united Europe could fail if Eurozone(欧元区) ______ over debt problems in Greece, Italy and other weaker economies. A．breaks up B．breaks down C．pulls up D．pulls down
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. ______, we do not educate children only for the aim of educating them. A．In the end B．After all C．In other words D．In the meantime
For 800 years Oxford and Cambridge universities ______ in everything from Nobel prizes to boat races. A．competed B．had been competing C．have competed D．compete
Encourage your children to try new things, but try not to ______ them too hard. A．draw B．strike C．rush D．push
Play, often ______ as an activity for younger children, is still important in the social development of teenagers. A．to see B．seeing C．seen D．to be seen
Your ideas are very interesting, but we need ______ suggestions to get us out of the mess. A．impressive B．similar C．traditional D．practical
To my understanding, a high school graduate has already reached a point in his/her life ______ he/she is supposed to make decisions of his/her own. A．which B．where C．how D．why
He is not native; if he were, we ______ this discussion over his identity. A．would not be having B．are not having C．had not had D．will not have
In those days our primary ______ was to provide people who were trapped in the snowstorm with food and healthcare. A．anxiety B．concern C．incident D．doubt
If you respect others ______ their economic background, you should be able to make lots of friends. A．according to B．besides C．regardless of D．in terms of
The potential of economic development of one region varies from ______ of another. A．any B．that C．one D．some
Mo Yan, this year’s Nobel Prize winner in Literature, believes reading is ______ first stirred his imagination and gave him a way with words. A．that B．when C．what D．which
Many parents happily pay a lot of money, only ______ the tours are not rewarding enough for their children. A．to find B．find C．having found D．to have found
Hiking is ______ great fun. You will get close to ______ nature and take exercise at the same time. A．a; the B．a; 不填 C．不填; the D．不填; 不填
— Do you want tea or coffee? — ______. Whichever one you’re making. A．I’d like to B．I’m afraid not C．All right D．I don’t mind
请仔细观察两幅图画，理解其含义，然后就“人与自然”这一话题写一篇英语短文。
注意: 1. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯; 2. 词数: 100左右。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词 注意： 1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分 Last Saturday, our school had organized an activity to visit the children at a local orphanage(孤儿院）.As one of the volunteer, I took part in it. We took many books as well many kinds of school supplies and toys for the children. 1Hiey were delighted to receive the gifts. In the morning, we played some games with them when we used to play in our childhood. Then we cooked and had a lunch there. In the afternoon, we gave them some performances. Before leaving the orphanage，we had photos take with them and gave them our contact details so that they could keep in touch with one another. Each of us had a happily time. We gave the children our care and help，but in return，they gave us their smiles and love.
If you are afraid of the dark，it’s not a big deal．It’s perfectly normal to feel afraid After all，animals do too. “Fear matters，”says Karen Warkentin，an ecologist．“It’s a good thing，” she adds, “because fear makes you do things that keep you alive.” Like kids，many animals experience fear and they respond to the feeling in variety of ways．A frightened turtle pulls its head and legs inside its shell．A small fish will swim away when a big，hungry fish approaches． Some animals respond to fear in ways you might not expect．The first example is that the fear of being eaten can scare some frogs right out of their eggs. Warkentin made the surprising discovery while studying red—eyed tree frogs in Costa Rica. In this species，female frogs attach jellylike clumps（果冻一样的块状物）of their eggs to the undersides of leaves．The leaves hang on branches that dangle（悬挂）over ponds．After they hatch from the eggs，the tadpoles（蝌蚪）then fall into the water，where they eventually grow into adult frogs. Tree frog eggs usually grow for 6 days before hatching．If they sense that a hungry snake is about to attack，however，they can hatch up to 2 days ahead of schedule. As the snakes are unable to swim，by falling into the water early，the tadpoles can escape. If hatching early helps protect red—eyed tree frogs from snakes，you might wonder why their eggs don’t always hatch sooner．It turns out that hatching early brings its own danger．Once tadpoles land in the water，hungry fish and other animals like to eat them too．Staying in their eggs for a full 6 days，then，allows frog embryos（胚胎）to grow big and strong．This extra growth improves their chances of surviving in the water． 1.It can be inferred from the passage that fears . A．help animals grow bigger and stronger B．are less common among young animals C．help animals move a lot to fit the environment D．are more or less important in order for animals to survive 2.We are told in the passage that tree frogs . A．face danger both inside their eggs and in the water B．will grow fast if they fall into the water later C．are surprisingly clever when inside their eggs D．stay in their eggs longer if they are frightened 3.Why do the tadpoles hatch up to 2 days ahead of the schedule？Because A．They like falling into the water early B．They want to grow into adult frog C． They sense a hungry snake is about to attack D．Frog embryos can grow strong 4.What is the best title of the passage ？ A．What is Fear B．Why do we feel afraid C．You feel afraid，animals do too D．Fear is a good thing 5.What do you think would be discussed in the following paragraph? A．Further explanations as to why tree frogs hatch ahead of schedule． B．How the unborn frogs know when a snake is about to attack them． C．Another example of animals that responds to fear in an unexpected way． D．How tree frogs improve their chances of survival before falling into the water.
BEIJING , March 9 --- The central government will require an additional three years of use for official vehicles for ministers and governors to reduce the costs of purchasing new cars, media have reported. The new rule has been applied among all Party and government departments nationwide, the Beijing News reported on Tuesday. The new rule has not yet been made public, said Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee. Under the old rules, the cars used by minister-level officials could be replaced as often as every five years, Li said. These officials will also keep the same cars when they assume new posts, he added. The new rule also reiterated(重申) that officials ranking below minister-or-governor-levels should not be allocated cars. The cars possessed by their departments should be used on demand. “It violates the rules for lower-ranking --- even county-level-officials to be allocated cars,” Li said. Purchases of vehicles for official use have been heavily investigated, as they account for a large expenditure (花费) of public funds every year. A survey on the Web news www.ifeng.com found 64 percent of respondents believed the new rule will be difficult to carry out because it is related to officials’ interests. “Local government departments had halted(中断) approvals for requests for such vehicles and had started to work on new quotas(指标) under the new rules,” Li said. “The future reform of official vehicle use will introduce market mechanisms and monetization.” Premier Wen Jiabao said in the annual government work report on Saturday that expenditures on such vehicles will not increase in 2011 compared with a year ago. Beijing’s standing deputy mayor Ji Lin last week said the municipal (市政的) government will release the number of vehicles for official use in the capital as early as at the end of this month. Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance had published a rule regulating the budgets for such vehicles. 1.What is the purpose of the new rule allocating vehicles among officials? A．To promote a low-carbon lifestyle. B．To cut down the present huge expenditures of purchasing cars. C．To make good use of budgets for official cars. D．To solve the problem of severe traffic jam. 2.How often could the cars used by minister-level officials be replaced according to the new rule? A．Every 3 years. B．Every 5 years. C．Every 8 years. D．Every 10 years. 3.What about the officials ranking below minister-or-governor levels in terms of official vehicles? A．They can still possess special cars. B．They can use their own private cars. C．They can use cars whenever officially necessary. D．They can be allocated second-hand cars. 4.What is the public’s attitude toward the new rule’s fulfillment? A．Uncertain. B．Optimistic. C．Indifferent. D．Passive 5.From the passage, we can infer that_________. A．the government is determined to carry out the new rule B．the new rule has not yet been made public C．the new rule will benefit official’s interest D．the new rule is applied to minister-level officials
You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on walking rather than stop and get involved. “There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping. ● Why should I be the one? I’m probably not the most competent（有能力的） person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance. ● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others. ● No one else looks concerned- this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public. “If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.” 1.Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others? A．I’m not the very person capable of setting the problem. B．It looks like we should do something. C．It must not be a problem as no one else is concerned. D．He doesn’t really need my help. 2.According to a study of by-standers, what will some people do when a man ahead falls down on the sidewalk? A．They will call for help and then walk away. B．They will stop and offer help. C．They will turn away their eyes and go on walking. D．They will laugh at him. 3.We learn from the last paragraph that if we spot trouble, ． A．we should call the ambulance as soon as we can. B．we should take on the whole responsibility and do something alone. C．we should stop and evaluate the situation and try to make other people follow. D．we should turn to other people and ask them to take on the responsibility 4.In order to offer others your timely help, you need to ． A．ask others for help and call the police B．get along well with the passers-by who spot the trouble C．go directly to the police station D．work against the first thoughts that prevent you offering help 5.The main purpose of the text is to tell readers ． A．to give others a hand B．to be more competent C．not to risk looking foolish D．to stop and evaluate the situation
BEIJING, March, 17th --The Japanese automaker Toyota will recall some 4,400 units of FJ Cruiser cars in China over seat belt flaws, China's consumer quality watchdog said Saturday. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said on its website that Toyota China will recall these imported cars produced between December 2007 and March 2013. Toyota is busy working on the solution to the flaw and will release improvement methods before April 15, according to the administration. This marks Toyota's second recalling this year after the auto giant announced in January that it would recall 22,869 units of Lexus IS cars in China due to wiper arm problem. China's private auto ownership reached 93.09 million units by the end of 2012, up 18.3 percent compared with the year before. Along with the fast expanding auto market, Chinese drivers grow more concerned about the quality of their cars. Also on Saturday, the AQSIQ said in a statement on its website that its research has basically confirmed the German automaker Volkswagen's direct shift gearbox (DSG) transmission has defects which may cause engine power failures and urged Volkswagen to recall defective cars after China Central Television (CCTV) exposed Volkswagen's gearbox defect on Friday. To better protect the interests of Chinese consumers, the AQSIQ announced late last year that it would formulate a guideline to regulate a recall system for faulty cars. 1.What does underlined the word “recall” in the first paragraph probably mean? A．To ask people to return a product. B．To bring something into one’s mind. C．To remember something from the past. D．To ask someone to go back. 2.According to the passage, Lexus IS cars were found to have . A．seat belt flaws B．wiper arm problem C．gearbox defect D．engine power failure 3.What is the purpose of regulating a recall system for faulty cars? A．To limit the sales of imported cars in China. B．For a better development of national automobile industry of China. C．In order to show the authority and power of AQSIQ. D．For a better protection of rights and interests of Chinese consumers. 4.What was China’s private auto ownership by the end of 2011? A．About 93 million units. B．About 110 million units. C．About 79 million units. D．About 90 million units. 5.Which of the following statements is probably NOT true according to the news? A．Toyota will release its improvements on faulty cars in less than a month. B．Chinese put more and more focus on the quality of their cars. C．You may get the information about faulty cars on the website of AQSIQ. D．It was AQSIQ that first exposed Volkswagen’s DSG defects.
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