九、世界各地的建筑隐藏着不同的节能“黑科技”。阅读文本,完成下列任务。(10分)
Green buildings: smart ways to save energy
In hot dry places, like the Middle East, local houses have tall wind towers. They are usually made of clay, wood or bricks. They can catch cool wind and send it into rooms. Then hot air will be pushed out. This cools houses without fans or air conditioners, saving lots of energy.
A courtyard is an open space in the middle of a traditional Hakka(客家) house. It collects rainwater for washing tools and watering plants. It also brings in fresh air and sunlight. This smart design helps people save water and energy. It is a good way to protect the environment.
A green roof is a roof covered with plants. In Germany, these roofs are popular for managing rainwater. They absorb(吸收) rain, which can help reduce flooding and save water. The plants also help keep buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
任务一:根据文本内容,判断句子正(T)误(F)。(8分)
()1. Tall wind towers are usually made of stone and wood.
()2. A courtyard can help people save both water and energy.
()3. Green roofs are popular in Germany because they look beautiful.
()4. All three designs can help save energy and protect the environment.
任务二:根据文本内容,回答问题。(2分)
Which green building in the text do you like best? Why?

任务一:1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T
任务二:示例:I like the house with the wind tower best because it cools houses without fans or air conditioners, saving lots of energy.
解析
任务一:
1. 句意:高高的风塔通常由石头和木头制成。
依据:They are usually made of clay, wood or bricks.
分析:风塔的材料是黏土、木头或砖块,故答案为 F。
2. 句意:天井能帮助人们节约水和能源。
依据:This smart design helps people save water and energy.
分析:天井可以同时节约水和能源,故答案为 T。
3. 句意:绿色屋顶在德国流行,是因为它们看起来很漂亮。
依据:In Germany, these roofs are popular for managing rainwater.
分析:绿色屋顶在德国流行的原因是可以管理雨水,故答案为 F。
4. 句意:这三种设计都能帮助节约能源和保护环境。
分析:风塔能节约能源,天井能节约水和能源、绿色屋顶能节约水和能源,它们的设计都实现了节约能源、保护环境的作用,故答案为 T。
任务二:
句意:文本中的三个绿色建筑,你最喜欢哪一个?为什么?
分析:结合自身喜好,任选一个绿色建筑,并在文中找出其优点,解释一下喜欢它的原因即可。比如,可以喜欢风塔,因为它不用风扇或者空调就能给房间降温,节省能源。

十、浩瀚宇宙充满奥秘，一起来探索神奇的火星吧！阅读短文，选择正确的选项。（10分）
Mars is a rocky planet in our solar system. It is often called the “red planet” because its surface is covered with iron-rich soil.

Humans want to find out if there is life on other planets. Scientists believe that Mars is the best planet for life, except(除了) Earth.
（）1. We call Mars the “red planet” because there is iron in its .
A. soil B. water C. name
（）2. Why do we choose the shortest way to send a rover to Mars?
A. To save water. B. To use more fuel. C. To use less fuel.
（）3. Which is NOT a reason Mars is safest to travel to?
A. There is water on it. B. It is very close to the Sun.
C. We can get solar power on it.
（）4. What can we infer(推断) from the last paragraph?
A. Mars is the only planet that could support(养活) life.
B. Humans study Mars mainly to look for life.
C. Scientists find that there is life on Mars.
（）5. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To tell people to move to Mars. B. To show that there is life on Mars.
C. To give facts about Mars and why we go there.

1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.C
解析
1. 句意:我们称火星为“红色星球”,因为它的________中含有铁。
依据:It is often called the "red planet" because its surface is covered with iron-rich soil.
分析:火星地表覆盖着含铁的土壤,故选 A。
2. 句意:我们为何选择最短路线向火星发射探测器?
依据:We choose the shortest way so the trip uses less fuel.
分析:选择最短路线是为了减少燃料消耗,故选 C。
3. 句意:哪一项不是前往火星最安全的原因?
依据:①Its soil has a little water.
②It gets enough sunlight from the Sun.
③Its gravity helps us walk.
④A day on Mars is almost as long as a day on Earth.
分析:文中提到火星有少量水分、光照充足,并未提及火星离太阳很近,故选 B。
4. 句意:从最后一段我们可以推断出什么?
依据:Humans want to find out if there is life on other planets. Scientists believe that Mars is the best planet for life, except Earth.
分析:人类探索火星主要是为了探寻外星生命,故选 B。
5. 句意:这篇文章的主要写作目的是什么?
分析:文章客观介绍火星相关知识,并说明人类探索火星的原因,故选 C。