三、阅读理解(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20分)
A
Every year, when the Nobel Prizes are announced, there are a lot of reports about the winners. This is because the Nobel Prize is considered by most people the highest honour. It is very interesting that the prizes were started by a man who did a great deal to help the science of destruction(毁坏)! Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm and lived from 1833 to 1896. Besides being a brilliant(卓越的) scientist, Nobel was also a poet. He thought that literature(文学) and science were the most important factors in human progress.
When he died, Nobel left a fund of 9,000,000. The money was to be used in giving prizes to those who made outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and the advancement of world peace. The prizes averaged(平均) about 40,000 each, and were first awarded on December 10, 1901, the anniversary(周年纪念日) of Nobel's death. Since Nobel was a Swede, the Nobel Foundation of Sweden distributed(分配) the awards. Many great people have won Nobel Prizes. Among them are physicist Albert Einstein, writer George Bernard Shaw, chemist Marie Curie, etc.
( )31. If one can get the Nobel Prize, he or she may make outstanding contributions in __________.
A. language teaching, physics or chemistry
B. medicine, PE or literature
C. the advancement of world peace
D. physics, literature or sports
( )32. Who has won the Nobel Prize for chemistry?
A. Albert Einstein. B. George Bernard Shaw.
C. Marie Curie. D. Alfred Nobel.
( )33. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The Nobel Prize was first awarded on December 10, 1896.
B. The Nobel Prize is considered by all people the highest honour.
C. Alfred Nobel was a brilliant scientist as well as a poet.
D. The person who wins the Nobel Prize can get about 90,000.
B
The first person from China to travel into outer space is Yang Liwei. His success made China the third country in the world to send human into space.
In 1965, Yang Liwei was born in Liaoning Province. From an early age Yang was interested in space exploration. When he was 18, he decided that he wanted to become a pilot, so he joined No. 8 Aviation College of the PLA Air Force. During his flight training, he completed a total of 1,350 hours in the air. In 1998 Yang began his training as an astronaut.
Finally in 2003, after years of hard training, his dream of travelling into space came true. On 15 October 2003, Shenzhou 5 was launched into outer space. Lots of people watched on their televisions that Yang waved a small Chinese national flag and a UN flag inside his spacecraft. He also disproved the popular belief that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. Yang spent a total of 21 hours, 22 minutes and 45 seconds in space before he returned safely to the Earth. His spacecraft travelled 14 times around the Earth for a distance of over 600,000 kilometres.
( )34. Yang Liwei was chosen to become an astronaut in __________.
A. 2003 B. 1998 C. 1965 D. 1983
( )35. During his flight training Yang Liwei did a total of __________.
A. 600,000 hours
B. 21 hours, 22 minutes and 45 seconds
C. 1,350 hours
D. 14 hours
( )36. From the passage above, we can infer that __________.
A. the Great Wall of China can be seen from space by astronauts
B. Yang Liwei spent more than a day in space
C. in China Yang Liwei is the hero of many people
D. Yang Liwei is the first man to travel into space in the world
C
BEIJING, (Xinhua Net) One of science's brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world - famous British scientist, passed away at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies around the world.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed(诊断) with a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn't stop him from living a meaningful and colourful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well,” he once said.
Hawking travelled the globe to attend science conferences, visiting every continent(大陆), including Antarctica. He was also a fan of pop culture and appeared on several TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot - air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero - gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day.
In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.
( )37. What does “One of science's brightest stars went dark.” mean in the passage?
A. A star fell down. B. A scientist failed.
C. A star passed away. D. A scientist passed away.
( )38. What was Stephen Hawking like?
A. He had a strong will and was a great scientist.
B. He was physically and psychologically disabled.
C. He was a fan of pop music and loved travelling.
D. He felt life was unfair in some ways.
( )39. What do Paragraphs 4 & 5 mainly want to tell us?
A. Hawking had talent in TV shows.
B. Hawking had an optimistic attitude.
C. Hawking had scientific achievements.
D. Hawking experienced weightlessness.
( )40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. A Brief History of Time helps common people understand the universe.
B. Stephen Hawking was unable to walk when he was only a young boy.
C. Stephen Hawking travelled into space when he was 65 years old.
D. Stephen Hawking thought the universe will end in the Big Bang one day.
A
Every year, when the Nobel Prizes are announced, there are a lot of reports about the winners. This is because the Nobel Prize is considered by most people the highest honour. It is very interesting that the prizes were started by a man who did a great deal to help the science of destruction(毁坏)! Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm and lived from 1833 to 1896. Besides being a brilliant(卓越的) scientist, Nobel was also a poet. He thought that literature(文学) and science were the most important factors in human progress.
When he died, Nobel left a fund of 9,000,000. The money was to be used in giving prizes to those who made outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and the advancement of world peace. The prizes averaged(平均) about 40,000 each, and were first awarded on December 10, 1901, the anniversary(周年纪念日) of Nobel's death. Since Nobel was a Swede, the Nobel Foundation of Sweden distributed(分配) the awards. Many great people have won Nobel Prizes. Among them are physicist Albert Einstein, writer George Bernard Shaw, chemist Marie Curie, etc.
( )31. If one can get the Nobel Prize, he or she may make outstanding contributions in __________.
A. language teaching, physics or chemistry
B. medicine, PE or literature
C. the advancement of world peace
D. physics, literature or sports
( )32. Who has won the Nobel Prize for chemistry?
A. Albert Einstein. B. George Bernard Shaw.
C. Marie Curie. D. Alfred Nobel.
( )33. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The Nobel Prize was first awarded on December 10, 1896.
B. The Nobel Prize is considered by all people the highest honour.
C. Alfred Nobel was a brilliant scientist as well as a poet.
D. The person who wins the Nobel Prize can get about 90,000.
B
The first person from China to travel into outer space is Yang Liwei. His success made China the third country in the world to send human into space.
In 1965, Yang Liwei was born in Liaoning Province. From an early age Yang was interested in space exploration. When he was 18, he decided that he wanted to become a pilot, so he joined No. 8 Aviation College of the PLA Air Force. During his flight training, he completed a total of 1,350 hours in the air. In 1998 Yang began his training as an astronaut.
Finally in 2003, after years of hard training, his dream of travelling into space came true. On 15 October 2003, Shenzhou 5 was launched into outer space. Lots of people watched on their televisions that Yang waved a small Chinese national flag and a UN flag inside his spacecraft. He also disproved the popular belief that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. Yang spent a total of 21 hours, 22 minutes and 45 seconds in space before he returned safely to the Earth. His spacecraft travelled 14 times around the Earth for a distance of over 600,000 kilometres.
( )34. Yang Liwei was chosen to become an astronaut in __________.
A. 2003 B. 1998 C. 1965 D. 1983
( )35. During his flight training Yang Liwei did a total of __________.
A. 600,000 hours
B. 21 hours, 22 minutes and 45 seconds
C. 1,350 hours
D. 14 hours
( )36. From the passage above, we can infer that __________.
A. the Great Wall of China can be seen from space by astronauts
B. Yang Liwei spent more than a day in space
C. in China Yang Liwei is the hero of many people
D. Yang Liwei is the first man to travel into space in the world
C
BEIJING, (Xinhua Net) One of science's brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world - famous British scientist, passed away at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies around the world.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed(诊断) with a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn't stop him from living a meaningful and colourful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well,” he once said.
Hawking travelled the globe to attend science conferences, visiting every continent(大陆), including Antarctica. He was also a fan of pop culture and appeared on several TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot - air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero - gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day.
In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.
( )37. What does “One of science's brightest stars went dark.” mean in the passage?
A. A star fell down. B. A scientist failed.
C. A star passed away. D. A scientist passed away.
( )38. What was Stephen Hawking like?
A. He had a strong will and was a great scientist.
B. He was physically and psychologically disabled.
C. He was a fan of pop music and loved travelling.
D. He felt life was unfair in some ways.
( )39. What do Paragraphs 4 & 5 mainly want to tell us?
A. Hawking had talent in TV shows.
B. Hawking had an optimistic attitude.
C. Hawking had scientific achievements.
D. Hawking experienced weightlessness.
( )40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. A Brief History of Time helps common people understand the universe.
B. Stephen Hawking was unable to walk when he was only a young boy.
C. Stephen Hawking travelled into space when he was 65 years old.
D. Stephen Hawking thought the universe will end in the Big Bang one day.
答案
31—33 CCC 34—36 BCC 37—40 DABA
