Ⅳ.阅读表达
人与自然
自然
宇宙探索
「2026上海扬波中学期中」
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
I'm sitting in my favourite spot on a hill, surrounded by trees and soft green grass. The wind gently blows, and the sun shines brightly in the early morning. It's the perfect temperature, neither too hot nor too cold. This place brings me peace, and I feel calm. I come here whenever I can, though it's rare now. It holds a special place in my heart, especially because I've always imagined visiting places where nature and ancient buildings are closely connected, like the peaceful temples hidden in the mountains.
But now, the reality is different. I switched off my mask, and released electrodes(电极) from my skin. I know my time here is over. I'm in a spaceship, with artificial light, metal floors and narrow rooms—nothing like the green hills and trees I once knew. The peaceful breeze is replaced by the noise of machines. The long journey to Mars is lonely. That's why I need some virtual(虚拟的) activities to stay calm.
We are on the greatest mission of humanity, but I worry about losing what makes us human. If we reach Mars, we should do more than just build shelters—we must protect nature there, just as we should have done on Earth. If we fail, Mars will become another empty planet.
Let's not repeat the mistakes of the past. Our true strength lies in caring for our planet, not just settling in new worlds.
15. What is the writer's favourite place?

16. Does the writer feel comfortable in the spaceship?

17. Why does the writer need some virtual activities?

18. 特色考法词汇指代题 What does the underlined phrase "the greatest mission of humanity" refer to?

19. What should humans do if they reach Mars according to the passage?

20. 特色考法开放性试题 If you were to go on a journey to another planet, what kind of place would you want to have in your virtual activities? And why is that place important to you?

[语篇解读] 本文通过一位宇航员在前往火星途中对地球自然美景的回忆与现实飞船环境的对比,表达了对人类破坏自然的反思,呼吁在开发新星球时珍视和保护自然环境。
15.A spot on a hill( surrounded by trees and soft green grass). 根据第一段第一句“I'm sitting in my favourite spot on a hill, surrounded by trees and soft green grass.”可知,作者最喜欢的地方是山上一个被树木和青草环绕的地方。
16.No./No, he/she doesn't. 根据第二段中的“I'm in a spaceship, with artificial light, metal floors and narrow rooms...The peaceful breeze is replaced by the noise of machines.”可推知,作者在飞船里感觉不舒服,应作否定回答。
17.Because the long journey to Mars is lonely and he/ she needs to stay calm./Because he/she needs to stay calm during the long and lonely journey to Mars. 根据第二段中的“The long journey to Mars is lonely. That's why I need some virtual activities to stay calm.”可知,作者需要一些虚拟活动是因为火星之旅漫长且孤独,要以此来保持平静。
18.It refers to travelling to and settling on Mars. 根据第三段中的“If we reach Mars, we should do more than just build shelters”可推知,“人类最伟大的使命”指的是前往火星的旅程并定居在那里。
19.Humans should do more than just build shelters—they must protect nature on Mars. 根据第三段中的“If we reach Mars, we should do more than just build shelters—we must protect nature there, just as we should have done on Earth.”可知,作者认为人类到达火星后不仅要建庇护所,还要保护那里的自然(环境)。
20.I would want to have my warm home in my virtual activities. Because it's the place where I live with my family, and it can make me feel safe and not lonely during the long journey to another planet./I want to have a quiet forest with clear streams and singing birds in my virtual activities. Because it's full of nature's beauty, and it can bring me peace and calm down my heart when I feel lonely. 本题是开放性试题,答案不唯一,言之有理即可。