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Section Ⅳ　Extended reading & Project & Assessment
維度一：品句填詞
根據所給單詞的首字母或漢語提示，寫出單詞的正確形式。
1.We stayed inside the s　　　　　　 we had built and let the raft sail down the river.
2.Last Friday， the huge r　　　　　　 launched three men on a flight to the Moon.
3.I think you should examine their m　　　　　　 in offering to lend you the money.
4.If I have $20 in my p　　　　　　， I can only spend up to that amount.
5.At no time and in no circumstances will China be the first to use 　　　　　（核能的） weapons.
6.With no one living in the room for 10 years， everything is covered with a thick layer of 　　　　　　（灰塵）.
7.I 　　　　　　（預測） that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
8.Hofman’s inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk 　　　　　　（故事） passed down through the generations.
維度二：詞形轉換
用括號內單詞的正確形式填空。
1.Therefore， our understanding of the world around us is 　　　　　　（constant） growing and changing.
2.What we are learning at school will lay the 　　　　　　（found） for the future.
3.There must be something wrong， for errors like this appear with surprising 　　　　　　（frequent）.
4.The government’s growing focus on space exploration has led to an increase in 　　　　　　（invest） in aerospace technology.
5.Now a special TV network gives live 　　　　　（cover） of most races.
6.　　　　　　 （incredible）， their team won a gold and two silver medals in the marathon race.
7.The manager asked her 　　　　　　（assist） to buy some hot dogs for the meeting.
8.Our 　　　　　　（origin） plan was overtaken by events and we had to make a new one.
維度三：固定搭配和句式
根據漢語及括號內提示完成下列句子。
1.他想知道經理在會上說了些什么。（what引導賓語從句）
He wanted to know 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　at the meeting.
2.隨著技術的發展，出現了彩色電視機，因此改變了觀眾的娛樂體驗。（動詞-ing短語作結果狀語）
With the development of technology came the colour television， 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　of entertainment.
3.正是通過大量的實驗，科學家們才確定睡眠不足會導致許多健康問題，這些健康問題包括身體上的和心理上的。（強調句）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 scientists have confirmed that a lack of sleep will lead to many health problems and that these health problems include physical and mental ones.
維度四：課文語法填空
閱讀課文內容，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
　　Space exploration is an 1.　　　　　　 （extreme） difficult and dangerous activity.However， it is in our nature to explore.We are curious about unknown things， 2.　　　　　　 we keep adventuring into new places and surely we desire 3.　　　　　　　　 （learn） more about space.The results of space investigations have allowed us to learn more about 4.　　　　　　 universe and our place in space.Besides， the technologies 5.　　　　　　 （develop） for space exploration may help us make our lives on the Earth safer and 6.　　　　　　 （easy）.For example， earthquake shock absorbers， whose technology 7.　　　　　　　　 （apply） to the space shuttle launch in the first place， have been set up in the cities 8.　　　　　　 earthquakes happen frequently to protect buildings and save lives.And 9.　　　　　　 is likely that vehicles which are powered by hydrogen energy， a widely used rocket fuel， will be mass-produced and launched soon.The amazing work can inspire the next generation 10.　　　　　　 （become） the scientists and engineers of the future.
Ⅰ.閱讀理解
　　Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space， but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.
　　Robots make great explorers on planets， moons， and other landing areas.Aside from the earth， just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe， making it necessary to wear a spacesuit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation， weather， and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
　　Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals， analyzing ground samples， to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
　　The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans， but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover， robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain， they don’t require food or water， and they never need a bathroom break.
　　Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’ history.
1.According to the passage， which of the following is NOT true？（　　）
A.The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.
B.It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.
C.Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
D.Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
2.What does the underlined word “withstand” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean？（　　）
A.Remain. B.Bear.
C.Defeat. D.Develop.
3.What is the writer’s attitude towards the application of robots to explore space？（　　）
A.Negative. B.Persuasive.
C.Subjective. D.Objective.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？（　　）
A.The Development of Robots
B.The Discovery of Space Exploration
C.No Robots， No Space Exploration
D.Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
Ⅱ.閱讀七選五
　　Why should we explore space？ Perhaps the best answer lies in our history.What made our ancestors move from the trees onto the plains？ 5.（　　） In exploring， the surrounding areas may be identified and prepared for.Without knowledge， these dangers have the ability to harm us.
　　While many resources are spent on what seems a small return， the exploration of space allows new resources to be created.6.（　　） Knowledge or techniques acquired in exploring or preparing to explore always filter （慢慢傳開） from the developers to the general population.Techniques may be medical applications， such as new drugs or ways of living to increase the quantity or the quality of time lived.
　　By studying alien worlds， we can place our own world in content.While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works， it also holds dangers.The chance of a large asteroid hitting the Earth is small.7.（　　） Some explanations for extinctions and evolution include strikes by asteroids.Our technology is reaching the point where we can detect such a threat and might be able to do something about it.
　　8.（　　） Without the ability to reach out across space， the chance to save ourselves might not exist.Earth is the only planet known to maintain life， but our ability to adapt could eventually allow us to inhabit other planets and moons.
　　Our lifestyles would be different， but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.9.（　　）
A.But given time， it will happen.
B.Space allows us to expand and succeed.
C.Resources translate into success at survival.
D.With knowledge， their consequences may be reduced.
E.Nearly all successful civilizations have been willing to explore.
F.Scientists can function at world-class level in their specialist fields.
G.The dangers exist and knowledge can allow us as a species to survive.
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　My son had just turned five， and my husband and I were worried about which school to send him to.We started 　10　 schools， and then we started writing lists of the pros and cons of each school we visited.Still， we felt 　11　 of which school to choose.Amid this indecision， I 　12　 my friend Shannon who I 　13　 most when I’m 　14　 parenting decisions.
　　“Shannon， I’m so worried about picking the 　15　 school，” I told her.
　　“Let me tell you a story about 　16　 first，” Shannon said.“One night I went to buy some beans for dinner.One can was cheaper than the other， but it wasn’t quite as good as the other.I stood there undecided for twenty minutes.I finally realized whether I picked brand A or brand B can of beans， it didn’t 　17　 in the long run.”
　　Shannon made me laugh so hard.“Loving your kid is more important than picking the ‘perfect’ school.Because you are good 　18　， whatever school you pick is the right school.And， 　19　， you can always pick another one if it’s not a good 　20　，” she said.
　　I felt a lot better after I hung up the phone with Shannon.My husband and I were able to pick a good school for our son.Now， whenever I’m in the midst of 　21　， I ask myself this question，“Is it just a can of beans？” And， 　22　， it is.I have to just move forward and make my 　23　.And if it turns out to be the wrong can of beans， I can always go back and get a 　24　 one.
10.（　）A.beautifying　　　B.describing
C.supporting D.investigating
11.（　）A.unmindful B.uncertain
C.ashamed D.afraid
12.（　）A.assisted B.left
C.called D.visited
13.（　）A.come across B.look after
C.laugh at D.depend on
14.（　）A.struggling with B.showing off
C.submitting to D.beginning with
15.（　）A.former B.wrong
C.individual D.nearby
16.（　）A.habits B.dreams
C.chances D.choices
17.（　）A.matter B.end
C.repeat D.increase
18.（　）A.cooks B.students
C.parents D.sellers
19.（　）A.besides B.therefore
C.otherwise D.instead
20.（　）A.question B.fit
C.point D.excuse
21.（　）A.move B.recovery
C.hesitation D.surprise
22.（　）A.officially B.permanently
C.personally D.usually
23.（　）A.preparation B.decision
C.promise D.fortune
24.（　）A.delicious B.familiar
C.different D.legal
Ⅳ.讀后續寫
　　閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
　　It was the first day of Spring Break.Lying on my bed， I looked at the calendar on my wall and down at my leg wrapped tight in a white cast.I could hear my friends down at the baseball field， enjoying their practice.Meanwhile， I was stuck inside， missing out on all the fun.
　　As I watched a movie marathon， I grew frustrated with my limited activities.Clicking off the TV， I thought about ways to keep myself busy.Suddenly， an idea struck me.I grabbed an old paper airplane manual （說明書） and started crafting airplanes.I aimed to launch them from my window and see how far they could reach， hoping someone might notice and visit me.
　　Time passed， and I began to doubt whether any of my airplanes had made it past the yard.Just as I started feeling disheartened， the doorbell rang.My bedroom door burst open， and my friends Dustin and Casey appeared， wide eyed and full of curiosity.
　　Dustin mentioned that he had caught one of my airplanes with his mitt （棒球手套）.Casey joked about the number of airplanes I had made， thinking I must have been incredibly bored.We laughed and talked， and then they asked if they could sign my cast.
　　Over the following days， more friends joined in.They came to visit and leave their marks on my cast.The cast， once plain and white， transformed into a colourful canvas decorated with the signatures of my closest companions.
　　In between visits I reflected on my past misfortunes.Losing my front teeth， I was unable to eat my birthday cake， but it made me stand out during the school recital （朗誦會）.Catching chicken pox （水痘） shut me inside the house but unintentionally helped my little league team win the Series.Sometimes， bad things can have unexpected positive outcomes.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　During the last few afternoons of the break， my friends helped me down to watch some baseball practices.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　By the time school started back up， I’d become the official catcher for our baseball team.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Section Ⅳ　Extended reading & Project & Assessment
基礎知識自測
維度一
1.shelter　2.rocket　3.motives　4.purse　5.nuclear
6.dust　7.calculated　8.tales
維度二
1.constantly　2.foundation　3.frequency　4.investment　5.coverage　6.Incredibly　7.assistant　8.original
維度三
1.what the manager had said
2.thus changing viewers’ experience
3.It is through plenty of experiments that
維度四
1.extremely　2.so　3.to learn　4.the　5.developed
6.easier　7.was applied　8.where　9.it　10.to become
素養能力提升
Ⅰ.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了機器人運用于太空探索的重要性。
1.A　細節理解題。根據倒數第二段首句可知，用機器人進行太空探索比人類從事這項工作花費更少。
2.B　詞義猜測題。根據畫線詞所在句可知，溫度太高或太低，人類都無法忍受。由此可知，畫線詞意為“忍受”。
3.D　觀點態度題。通讀全文可知，作者只是客觀地介紹了機器人在太空探索中的應用，并沒有帶任何感彩。
4.D　標題歸納題。根據第一段中的but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons并結合下文可知，本文主要介紹了機器人正被運用于太空探索。因此，D項為本文最佳標題。
Ⅱ.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了人類為什么要探索太空。
5.E　根據空前兩句可知，本段介紹了人類不斷進行探索的原因，正是因為探索，我們的祖先才從樹上搬到平原上，E項（幾乎所有成功的文明都愿意探索）能夠承接上文，解釋了我們為什么要探索太空。
6.C　上文告訴我們對太空的探索會為人類創造新的資源，C項（資源轉化為生存的成功）承接上文，說明太空探索會為人類創造新的資源，而這些資源會讓人類繼續生存下去。
7.A　上文告訴我們大型小行星撞擊地球的可能性很小，A項（但只要時間到了，它就會發生）與上文構成轉折關系，符合語境。
8.G　根據空后一句可知，如果不進行太空探索，拯救我們自己的機會可能就不存在了，G項（危險是存在的，知識可以讓我們作為一個物種生存下來）能夠引起下文，說明探索太空正是為了獲取太空知識，如果不這樣做，可能未來的某一天，我們將無法存活。
9.B　根據上文可知，人類的生活和文化會適應未來，B項（太空讓我們得以擴展和成功）承接上文，符合語境。
Ⅲ.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。有時，看似重要的決策其實并沒有那么重要，我們要大膽抉擇。即使選錯了，我們還有重新選擇的機會。
10.D　根據下文and then we started writing lists of the pros and cons of each school we visited可知，為了給兒子選學校，“我”和“我”的丈夫開始考察各所學校，然后列出每所學校的利弊清單。即便如此，我們還是決定不了選哪一所學校。
11.B　參見上題解析。
12.C　根據最后一段中的I felt a lot better after I hung up the phone with Shannon.可知，“我”給“我”的朋友Shannon打電話求助，每當“我”在育兒決策方面陷入困境時，她是“我”最依賴的支持者。
13.D　參見上題解析。
14.A　參見第12題解析。
15.B　根據上文I’m so worried about可知，“我”擔心會選錯學校。
16.D　根據下文I finally realized whether I picked brand A or brand B can of beans可知，Shannon給“我”講了一個關于“選擇”的故事。
17.A　根據下文And if it turns out to be the wrong can of beans， I can always go back and get a 　24　 one.可知，從長遠來看，選擇哪個牌子的豆子其實并不重要。
18.C　根據上文可知，Shannon肯定了“我”和“我”的丈夫是稱職的父母，無論我們選擇哪一所學校都會是正確的選擇。她還表示，如果發現所選的學校不合適，我們隨時都可以選擇另外一所學校。
19.A　參見上題解析。
20.B　參見第18題解析。
21.C　根據語境可知，每當“我”猶豫不決時，“我”都會問自己這個問題，“是不是只是一罐豆子的問題？”通常都是。“我”只需要繼續前進，作出決定。
22.D　參見上題解析。
23.B　參見第21題解析。
24.C　根據上文you can always pick another one if it’s not a good 　20　可知，即便是選錯了豆子，“我”還能返回去拿不同的那一罐。
Ⅳ.
　　During the last few afternoons of the break， my friends helped me down to watch some baseball practices.They even let me play catcher a couple of times， a position I had never tried before.But I liked it a lot and was pretty good at it， too.As the days passed， my passion for catching grew stronger.The sound of the ball hitting the mitt and the thrill of making a perfect throw ignited a fire within me.Little did I know that this new-found passion for catching would continue beyond Spring Break.
　　By the time school started back up， I’d become the official catcher for our baseball team.Although I couldn’t participate in batting due to my injury， the sheer joy of catching those strikes made it all worthwhile.Standing on my crutches， I passionately cheered for my team for the remainder of the game， feeling no pain in my leg.My cast， once resembling a cocoon that restricted my mobility， now symbolized something far greater.Covered in signatures and well wishes from my friends， it transformed into a tangible representation of their unwavering support and belief in me.
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Why we explore
　　[1]In 1969， when Neil Armstrong first landed on the Moon， many people thought that soon we would be regularly visiting other planets in our solar system① and would even dare to② travel beyond it.This is clearly not the case.[2]The reality is that space exploration is extremely difficult and dangerous， can take a very long time and costs a huge amount of③ money.[3]Some people believe that while space exploration expands④ our understanding of the universe， it is a waste of the public purse⑤ and does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives⑥ here on the Earth.Why do we continue to explore space， then？
　　[1]句中when引導時間狀語從句，主句謂語是thought，后接that引導的賓語從句。
　　[2]句中that引導表語從句，后面的三個動詞is、 can take和costs作并列謂語。
　　[3]句中that引導賓語從句，作動詞believe的賓語；該賓語從句中含有一個復合句；while引導讓步狀語從句，主句中is 和does 是并列謂語。
　　It is in our nature⑦ to explore.From the very early days of human life on the Earth， our curiosity about the unknown has kept us adventuring⑧ into new places.We long to⑨ visit thick and wild forests， climb vast mountain ranges⑩， and cross deep oceans.We desire to explore the furthest frontier of all—space.[4]As Stephen Hawking once said， “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.[5] Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.Be curious.” [6]That we are fascinated by the sky is evident in ancient tales from around the world， such as that of Chang’e.[7] While space exploration is a reality， we remain curious about the mysteries of the universe.[8]With each space mission comes greater insight ， thus motivating us to continue along the same path of adventure.
　　[4]句中As引導非限制性定語從句，意為“正如，正像”，指代后面整個句子的內容。
　　[5]句中兩個what都引導賓語從句，分別作介詞of和about的賓語。
　　[6]That引導主語從句，that在從句中不作任何成分。
　　[7]While引導讓步狀語從句。
　　[8]此處為完全倒裝，介詞短語With each space mission置于句首，正常語序是 greater insight comes with each space mission；“thus＋動詞-ing短語motivating us to continue ...”作結果狀語，表示自然而然、情理之中的事。
　　The results of these space investigations have made major contributions to an understanding of the origin ， evolution ， and likely future of the universe， such as planets， stars， and all other forms of matter and energy.Exploring space helps address fundamental questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar system.[9] It is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.[10] As we learn more about the universe， we may one day answer the question whether there is life on other planets.
　　[9]本句為“It is ... that ...”強調句，強調方式狀語through our research into space；第二、三個that引導賓語從句，作動詞confirmed的賓語。第二個that可以省略，第三個that不可以省略。
　　[10]As引導時間狀語從句，意為“隨著”；whether引導同位語從句，解釋說明名詞question。
　　[11] With technologies first researched and developed for space exploration， we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind， making our lives safer and easier.One of these is earthquake shock absorbers .Shock absorbers originally applied to the space shuttle launch have also been set up in the cities with a high frequency of earthquakes in order to protect buildings
【讀文清障】
①solar system太陽系
②dare to do sth敢于做某事
③a huge amount of大量的，許多
④expand vt.擴大，增加
⑤purse n.資金，財源；錢包
⑥enhance the quality of our lives提升我們的生活質量
⑦in one’s nature本性如此
⑧adventure vi.去（某地）探險
⑨long to do sth渴望做某事
long for sth渴望得到某物
⑩mountain ranges山脈
frontier n.邊界，邊境；國界；（學科或活動的）尖端，邊緣
make sense of搞清楚，理解，弄懂
wonder about想知道，弄明白
be fascinated by對……著迷，深深吸引
tale n.故事；講述，敘述
insight n.領悟；洞悉，了解；洞察力
motivate sb to do sth激勵某人做某事
investigation n.科學研究；調查
make contributions to
對……作出貢獻
origin n.起源，起因；出身
evolution n.演變；進化；發展
matter n.物質
forms of matter and energy 物質和能量形式
address vt.解決；處理；對付
address fundamental questions 處理基本的問題
confirm vt.使確信，確認
it has been confirmed that ...已經確定……
shock absorber減震器
be applied to被應用于……
shuttle n.航天飛機；來往于兩地之間的航班（或班車、火車）
vi.頻繁往來（于兩地之間）
set up 安裝，裝配
frequency n.發生率，出現率；頻繁；頻率
a high frequency of ……頻發
and save lives.Some technologies need further research to better solve real-life problems.[12] For example， liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel， and it is likely that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be mass-produced and launched in the near future.These scientific and technological advances can provide benefits to societies on the Earth in many areas including health， energy and information technology.This should be a strong motive for continuing to explore space.
　　Although space exploration demands huge investment ， the space industry can actually bring great economic value.[13]It has been calculated that the global space economy is increasing by billions of dollars every year.At the same time， space exploration can provide a variety of career opportunities for young people.Jobs in the space industry go far beyond the astronauts that receive widespread media coverage .There are many support staff on the ground， such as engineers， mechanics and research assistants .
　　[11]with復合結構“with＋名詞＋過去分詞”作狀語；動詞-ing短語facing mankind作定語，修飾名詞problems。動詞-ing短語making our lives safer and easier作結果狀語。
　　[12]本句整體上是and連接的并列句。前一個分句中，that引導定語從句，修飾先行詞energy source；后一個分句中，it作形式主語，that從句作真正的主語。
　　[13]It has been calculated that ...意為“據估算……”。It作形式主語，that從句作真正的主語。
　　Moreover， the amazing work these people do can provide education and inspiration for the next generation.For me personally， this is by far the biggest reason for humanity to explore space.[14] Such wonders as a space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on the Moon are incredibly exciting and inspiring to witness， and it can be these moments that shape children’s lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and engineers of the future. It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made.When you have seen a man walk on the Moon， you grow up believing that anything is possible！
　　[14]本句整體上是and連接的并列句。前一分句中astronauts walking on the Moon是動詞-ing形式的復合結構；后一分句為強調句，強調主語these moments。
hydrogen n.氫，氫氣
an alternative energy source
一種可替代能源
rocket n.火箭；火箭武器
rocket fuel火箭燃料
motive n.原因，動機，目的
investment n.投資；投入
calculate vt.計算，核算；預測
coverage n.新聞報道；覆蓋范圍；信息范圍
cover vt.報道
mechanic n.機械師，技工
assistant n.助理；售貨員；助教
adj.助理的，副的
incredibly adv.極其，極端地；令人難以置信
a thirst for 對……的渴望
【參考譯文】
我們為何探索
　　1969 年，尼爾·阿姆斯特朗首次登陸月球時，許多人認為，用不了多久我們就將經常去往太陽系內其他行星，甚至敢去往太陽系外的地方。實際情況顯然不是這樣。現實是，太空探索極度困難而危險，會耗費漫長的時間，花費大量的金錢。有些人相信，雖然太空探索拓展了我們對宇宙的理解，但它浪費政府經費，并且對于提升我們在地球上的生活質量毫無幫助。那么，我們為什么還要繼續探索太空呢？
　　探索是我們的天性使然。從地球上最早期的人類生命開始，我們對于未知事物的好奇心就一直促使我們不斷去往新的地方冒險。我們渴望探索茂密的原始森林，攀登廣袤的山脈，越過深邃的海洋。我們想要探索這世間最為遙遠的邊界——太空。正如斯蒂芬·霍金曾經所說：“記得仰望星空，不要低頭看腳下。努力去認清你所看到的事物，并且思索是什么讓這個宇宙存在。要有好奇心。”天空令我們心馳神往，從世界各地的古老傳說里明顯看出這一點，例如嫦娥的傳說。雖然太空探索已成現實，我們仍對宇宙的奧秘充滿好奇。每次太空任務的進行，隨之而來的是更深刻的理解，激勵著我們沿著同一條冒險之路繼續前行。
　　這些太空科學研究的成果，為我們理解宇宙（如行星、恒星以及所有其他形式的物質和能量）的起源、演化和可能的未來，作出了重要的貢獻。探索太空，有助于闡明關于我們在宇宙中的位置以及太陽系的歷史這些本質問題。正是通過對太空的研究，我們才能確定地球是圓的，它繞著太陽公轉。隨著我們對宇宙的了解日益加深，有一天我們可以回答其他行星上有無生命這個問題。
　　依靠為太空探索首次研發的技術，我們可以解決一些人類面臨的重大問題，讓我們的生活變得更加安全和舒適。其中一項技術就是地震減震器。最初應用到航天飛機發射中的減震器也已安裝在地震頻發的城市里，以便保護建筑和挽救生命。有的技術還需要進一步研究，以便更好地解決現實生活中的問題。例如，液態氫，一種清潔的可替代能源，被廣泛用作火箭燃料，而氫燃料的電動汽車很有可能在不久的將來實現批量生產，投放市場。這些科技的進步能在健康、能源和信息技術等眾多領域造福于地球的各個社會。這應該成為繼續探索太空的一個強有力的動機。
　　盡管太空探索需要巨額投資，但實際上航天業能夠帶來巨大的經濟價值。據統計，全球航天經濟每年增長數十億美元。與此同時，太空探索能為年輕人提供各種各樣的工作機會。航天產業中的職業遠不只是受到媒體廣泛報道的宇航員。有許多地面的支撐人員，例如工程師、機械師和研究助理。
　　更重要的是，這些人的出色工作，能為下一代提供教育和激勵。對我個人而言，這是迄今為止人類探索太空的最大原因。親眼見證航天飛機發射或宇航員月球漫步這樣的奇跡是極其振奮與鼓舞人心的；可能正是這些時刻，永久地塑造了孩子們的人生，激勵他們成為未來的科學家和工程師。也正是這種激勵，使我們始終保持對知識的渴望，并確保在太空探索及其他許多領域會一直取得進步。如果你見過一個人在月球漫步，那么你在成長的過程中就會堅信，一切皆有可能！
第一步：析架構，理文本脈絡
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
第二步：精讀文，達明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.Why Neil Armstrong’s first landing on the Moon is mentioned in the first paragraph？（　　）
A.To lead to the topic of the passage.
B.To show the difficulties in space exploration.
C.To show the fast development of science and technology.
D.To inform readers of some facts about space exploration.
2.What do Stephen Hawking’s words in Paragraph 2 want to stress？（　　）
A.The importance of space exploration.
B.The importance of looking up at the stars.
C.The importance of sending people to space.
D.The importance of being curious about the unknown.
3.Which words have the similar meaning to the word “address” in Paragraph 3？（　　）
A.Ask for help.　　　 B.Deal with.
C.Write letters to. D.Give a speech.
4.Which of the following jobs are NOT support staff on the ground？（　　）
A.Engineers.
B.Astronauts.
C.Mechanics.
D.Research assistants.
5.What’s the biggest reason for humanity to explore space？（　　）
A.Bringing more employment for humans.
B.Providing more information technology.
C.Bringing great economic value.
D.Providing education and inspiration for the next generation.
第三步：通詞句，學語言表達
1.詞匯學習——循規律，記單詞
（1）以-cy結尾的名詞
①frequency 發生率，出現率；頻繁；頻率
②accuracy 準確（性）；準確度
③urgency 緊迫，急迫；急事
④tendency 趨向，趨勢，傾向
⑤privacy 隱私，隱居；秘密
⑥efficiency 效率；功效，效能
（2）動詞＋-ment變名詞歸納
①invest→investment 投資；投入
②arrange→arrangement 安排；籌備
③develop→development 發展
④improve→improvement 提高
⑤punish→punishment 懲罰
⑥excite→excitement 興奮
⑦agree→agreement 協議；一致
2.美句欣賞——賞佳句，品用法
（1）引用
引用是指在說話或寫作中引用現成的話，如詩句、格言、成語等，以表達自己思想感情的修辭方法。運用引用的寫作手法，既可使文章言簡意賅，有助于說理抒情；又可增加文采，增強表現力。
請從課文中找出使用引用的句子，朗讀品味并翻譯。
原句：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
翻譯：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
（2）強調句
強調句是英文中的一種高級表達，強調表達內容的重要性。強調句的基本句型是“It is/was＋被強調部分＋that/who＋句子其他部分”，常用于強調主語、賓語和狀語。
請從課文中找出此類用法的句子，朗讀品味并翻譯。
①原句：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
翻譯：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
②原句：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
翻譯：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
③原句：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
翻譯：　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第四步：析難句，清閱讀障礙
1.Some people believe that while space exploration expands our understanding of the universe， it is a waste of the public purse and does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives here on the Earth.
句式分析
自主翻譯 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.As we learn more about the universe， we may one day answer the question whether there is life on other planets.
句式分析
自主翻譯 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
3.For example， liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that is used widely as rocket fuel， and it is likely that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be mass-produced and launched in the near future.
句式分析
自主翻譯 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第五步：拓視野，育思維品質
1.The article talks about the advantages of space exploration.Do you agree or disagree with the author’s opinion？ （Critical Thinking 批判性思維）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.What possible changes do you think future space exploration will bring to human cognition（認知）？ （Creative Thinking 創造性思維）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Part Ⅰ　核心詞匯集釋
origin n.起源，起因；出身
【教材原句】　The results of these space investigations have made major contributions to an understanding of the origin， evolution， and likely future of the universe， such as planets， stars， and all other forms of matter and energy.這些太空科學研究的成果，為我們理解宇宙（如行星、恒星以及所有其他形式的物質和能量）的起源、演化和可能的未來，作出了重要的貢獻。
【用法】
（1）origin of ...　　　　　……的起源 （2）originate vi. 起源，發源，發端于 originate from/in sth/sp 源自某事/地 originate from/with sb 源自某人 （3）original adj. 最初的；獨創的；原作的 originally adv. 最初；起初
【佳句】　Many words in the English language are French in origin.
英語中的許多詞源于法語。
His original idea was about the origin of human beings.
他獨特的想法是關于人類起源的。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①Her unhappy childhood was the origin 　　　　　　her mental problems later in life.
②According to some academic studies， sugar painting originated 　　　　　　the Ming Dynasty.
③The 　　　　　　（origin） intention of the project is to involve more people in our voluntary activities.
④　　　　　　 （original）， it was a bedroom， but we turned it into a study.
【寫美】　完成句子
⑤　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is unclear.
這個節日的確切來源尚不清楚。
motive n.原因，動機，目的
【教材原句】　This should be a strong motive for continuing to explore space.
這應該成為繼續探索太空的一個強有力的動機。
【用法】
（1）motive for （doing） sth （做）某事的動機/原因/目的 （2）motivate vt. 激勵，激發；成為……的動機，是……的原因 motivate sb to do sth 激勵某人做某事 be motivated by sth 被某事激勵/驅使 （3）motivation n. 動力；誘因；積極性
【佳句】　She has a natural ability to understand the motives of others.She motivated students to learn music with her creativity.
她有一種洞察他人動機的天賦。她用自己的創造力激勵學生學習音樂。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①The police have ruled out robbery as a motive 　　　　　　the killing.
②Having no 　　　　　　（motivate） to study may be the most dangerous thing for a student.
③Motivated 　　　　　　her heroic deeds， she was determined to be a woman like her.
【寫美】　完成句子
④A good teacher is the person who can 　　　　　　　　　　　　.
一個好老師是能夠激勵學生努力學習的人。
investment n.投資；投入
【教材原句】　Although space exploration demands huge investment， the space industry can actually bring great economic value.
盡管太空探索需要巨額投資，但實際上航天業能夠帶來巨大的經濟價值。
【用法】
（1）make an investment in　對……的投資 investment of ……的投入 （2）invest vt.& vi. 投資 invest sth in （doing） sth 將（時間、精力等）投入（做）某事上 （3）investor n. 投資者；投資機構
【佳句】　Young people are an investment for our future.
年輕人是我們未來的資本。
The investor was happy to have invested in such a meaningful project.
投資者很高興投資那樣一個富有意義的項目。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①The project has demanded large investment 　　　　　　time and effort.
②　　　　　　 （invest） in hospitals is needed now to match the future needs of the country.
③Despite the poor service of the hotel， the manager is reluctant to invest 　　　　　　sufficient training for his staff.
【寫美】　完成句子
④It would be inadvisable 　　　　　　　　　　　　one company.
你把所有的錢都投資在一家公司是不明智的。
calculate vt.計算，核算；預測
【教材原句】　It has been calculated that the global space economy is increasing by billions of dollars every year.據統計，全球航天經濟每年增長數十億美元。
【用法】
（1）calculate on （doing） sth 指望/依靠（做）某事（物） calculate that ...　　　估計/預測…… be calculated to do sth 打算/計劃做某事 it is/has been calculated that ... 據計算…… （2）calculation n. 計算；推算 calculator n. 計算器
【佳句】　It has been calculated that at least 47，000 jobs were lost last year.
據估算，去年至少47000人次失去了工作。
At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished.
在某個階段，我們需要算算該項目何時才能完工。
【練透】　單句語法填空/完成句子
①We calculate 　　　　　　having fine weather next week.
②Too much of modern life is rushed and stressful， and neither is calculated 　　　　　　（do） you any good.
③Laboratory work needs not only accurate measurements but also correct 　　　　　　（calculate）.
④　　　　　　　　　　　　 a holiday in France would cost？
去法國度假的開銷有多大，你算過沒有？
【寫美】　翻譯句子
⑤據估算，體育館的建設需要兩年時間。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
coverage n.新聞報道；覆蓋范圍；信息范圍
【教材原句】　Jobs in the space industry go far beyond the astronauts that receive widespread media coverage.航空業中的職業遠不只是受到媒體廣泛報道的宇航員。
【用法】
（1）media/newspaper/live coverage 　　　　　　　　媒體/報刊/現場的報道 insurance coverage 保險范圍 （2）cover v.　遮蓋；覆蓋；包含；足以支付；行走（一段路程）；報道 n. 覆蓋物；蓋子；（書刊的）封面，封皮 be covered with/by　被……覆蓋
【佳句】　This documentary produced by BBC has attracted wide media coverage and has featured on CCTV 9.
這部由英國廣播公司制作的紀錄片吸引了媒體的廣泛報道，并在CCTV 9作了專題報道。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①Several television stations will give live 　　　　　（cover） to the conference to be held this Friday.
②Over one fourth of the country 　　　　　　　　（cover） with desert.
【寫美】　完成句子
③We 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　on Saturday afternoon.
星期六下午我們將現場報道此次比賽。（cover）
④　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 can save many more people.
擴大醫療保險的覆蓋面可以挽救更多的人。
assistant n.助理；售貨員；助教 adj.助理的，副的
【教材原句】　There are many support staff on the ground， such as engineers， mechanics and research assistants.
有許多地面的支撐人員，例如工程師、機械師和研究助理。
【用法】
（1）assist vt.　　　　　　　幫助，協助，援助 assist sb with sth 幫助某人某事 assist sb to do sth 幫助某人做某事 assist sb in doing sth 幫助某人做某事 （2）assistance n. 幫助，援助 come to one’s assistance 援助某人，幫助某人 with the assistance of ... 在……的幫助下
【佳句】　My assistant will stand in for me while I’m away.
我不在的期間，由我的助手代替我。
As an assistant， he assists the professor with the experiment.And his assistance makes the experiment easier to do.作為一名助教，他協助教授做實驗。他的幫助使實驗更容易進行。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①To assist the students 　　　　　　　　（learn） Chinese better， our school has decided to donate some books to your Chinese class.
②We’re looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist us 　　　　　　the group’s work.
③ Having a great deal of teaching experience at a primary school， I do believe that I am qualified to be your teaching 　　　　　　（assist）.
【寫美】　翻譯句子
④每當他遇到困難時，他最好的朋友總是來幫助他。（come to one’s assistance）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
shelter n.居所，住處；庇護 vt.保護，掩蔽vi.躲避
【教材原句】　We should find permanent shelter that offers long-term protection from radiation.
我們應該找到提供長期的輻射防護的永久的庇護所。
【用法】
（1）set/put up shelters　　建立避難所 take shelter from ... 躲避…… under the shelter of 在……的庇護下 （2）shelter ... from ... 保護……免遭…… shelter from 躲避（風雨或危險）
【佳句】　To my delight， the baby grew up gradually under the shelter of his mom.
令我高興的是，這個嬰兒在他媽媽的庇護下逐漸長大了。
Rescue workers set/put up shelters for survivors whose homes had been destroyed.救援人員為那些家園被毀的幸存者建立了避難所。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①They just want to shelter their kids 　　　　　　every kind of danger.
②We stopped running and 　　　　　　（shelter） from the rain in a nearby café.
③They went under the bridge to shelter 　　　　　　the wind and rain.
【寫美】　翻譯句子
④我們小的時候，父母總是保護我們不受任何傷害。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Part Ⅱ　重點句型解構
句型公式：what 引導賓語從句
【教材原句】　Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.
努力去認清你所看到的事物，并且思索是什么讓這個宇宙存在。
【用法】
（1）介詞后不跟that引導的賓語從句，這時需要用it作介詞的形式賓語，再接that引導的賓語從句；但what、which、whom等引導的賓語從句可放在介詞之后。 （2）介詞后可接whether引導的賓語從句，但不能接由if引導的賓語從句。 （3）what引導的賓語從句是名詞性從句的一種，what在從句中充當主語、賓語或表語；what可翻譯為“……的東西/事情”。
【品悟】　In this painting， Picasso showed his feelings about what had happened to the town.在這幅畫中，對于這座城鎮所遭遇的一切，畢加索表達了自己的情感。
【寫美】　完成句子/句式升級
①Before you listen， you can read the questions and the choices.It will help you to predict 　　　　　　　　　　.
在你聽之前，你可以讀一下問題和選項。這可以幫你預測你會聽到什么內容。
②We are talking about 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
我們正在討論是否允許學生加入我們的俱樂部。
③The boy is too young to know what to do when in trouble.
→The boy is too young to know 　　　　　　　　　　　　when in trouble.（賓語從句）
Section Ⅳ　Extended reading & Project & Assessment
【文本透析·剖語篇】
第一步
1.space　2.curiosity　3.origin　4.safer and easier
5.economic value　6.inspire
第二步
1－5　ADBBD
第三步
2.（1）As Stephen Hawking once said， “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.Be curious.”
正如斯蒂芬·霍金曾經所說：“記得仰望星空，不要低頭看腳下。努力去認清你所看到的事物，并且思索是什么讓這個宇宙存在。要有好奇心。”
（2）①It is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.
正是通過對太空的研究，我們才能確定地球是圓的，它繞著太陽公轉。
②Such wonders as a space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on the Moon are incredibly exciting and inspiring to witness， and it can be these moments that shape children’s lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and engineers of the future.
親眼見證航天飛機發射或宇航員月球漫步這樣的奇跡是極其振奮與鼓舞人心的；可能正是這些時刻，永久地塑造了孩子們的人生，激勵他們成為未來的科學家和工程師。
③It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and many other fields will continue to be made.
也正是這種激勵，使我們始終保持對知識的渴望，并確保在太空探索及其他許多領域會一直取得進步。
第四步
1.有些人相信，雖然太空探索拓展了我們對宇宙的理解，但它浪費政府經費，并且對于提升我們在地球上的生活質量毫無幫助。
2. 隨著我們對宇宙的了解日益加深，有一天我們可以回答其他行星上有無生命這個問題。
3.例如，液態氫，一種清潔的可替代能源，被廣泛用作火箭燃料，而氫燃料的電動汽車很有可能在不久的將來實現批量生產，投放市場。
第五步
1.I do not agree with the author’s opinion because I believe that the focus should be on developing technology to keep the Earth and all its inhabitants safe and healthy.After all， this planet is our home.
2.The future of space exploration will expand our understanding of our role as humans.As space exploration reveals more mysteries， our perspective of our planet and ourselves will change.
【核心知識·巧突破】
Part Ⅰ
1.①of　②from　③original　④Originally
⑤The exact origin of the holiday
2.①for　②motivation　③by
④motivate students to work hard
3.①of　②Investment　③in　④to invest all your money in
4.①on　②to do　③calculation　④Have you calculated what　⑤It is/has been calculated that the construction of the stadium will take two years.
5.①coverage　②is covered　③will cover the game live
④Expanding the coverage of health insurance
6.①to learn　②with　③assistant　④Whenever he is in trouble， his best friend always comes to his assistance.
7.①from　②sheltered　③from　④Our parents always sheltered us from any harm when we were young.
Part Ⅱ
　①what you will hear　②whether we admit students into our club　③what he should do
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Section Ⅳ　Extended reading & Project & Assessment
1
篇章助解·釋疑難
目 錄
2
文本透析·剖語篇
4
課時檢測·提能力
3
核心知識·巧突破
篇章助解·釋疑難
力推課前預習
1
Why we explore
　　[1]In 1969， when Neil Armstrong first landed on the Moon， many
people thought that soon we would be regularly visiting other planets in our
solar system① and would even dare to② travel beyond it.This is clearly not
the case.[2]The reality is that space exploration is extremely difficult and
dangerous， can take a very long time and costs a huge amount of③
money.[3]Some people believe that while space exploration expands④ our
understanding of the universe， it is a waste of the public purse⑤ and does
nothing to enhance the quality of our lives⑥ here on the Earth.Why do we
continue to explore space， then？
　　[1]句中when引導時間狀語從句，主句謂語是thought，后接that
引導的賓語從句。
　　[2]句中that引導表語從句，后面的三個動詞is、 can take和costs
作并列謂語。
　　[3]句中that引導賓語從句，作動詞believe的賓語；該賓語從句中
含有一個復合句；while引導讓步狀語從句，主句中is 和does 是并列
謂語。
【讀文清障】
①solar system太陽系
②dare to do sth敢于做某事
③a huge amount of大量的，許多
④expand vt.擴大，增加
⑤purse n.資金，財源；錢包
⑥enhance the quality of our lives提升我們的生活質量
　　It is in our nature⑦ to explore.From the very early days of human life
on the Earth， our curiosity about the unknown has kept us adventuring⑧
into new places.We long to⑨ visit thick and wild forests， climb vast
mountain ranges⑩， and cross deep oceans.We desire to explore the
furthest frontier of all—space.[4]As Stephen Hawking once said，
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.[5] Try to
make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe
exist.Be curious.” [6]That we are fascinated by the sky is evident in
ancient tales from around the world， such as that of Chang’e.[7]
While space exploration is a reality， we remain curious about the
mysteries of the universe.[8]With each space mission comes greater
insight ， thus motivating us to continue along the same path of
adventure.
　　[4]句中As引導非限制性定語從句，意為“正如，正像”，
指代后面整個句子的內容。
　　[5]句中兩個what都引導賓語從句，分別作介詞of和about的
賓語。
　　[6]That引導主語從句，that在從句中不作任何成分。
　　[7]While引導讓步狀語從句。
　　[8]此處為完全倒裝，介詞短語With each space mission置于
句首，正常語序是 greater insight comes with each space
mission；“thus＋動詞-ing短語motivating us to continue ...”作
結果狀語，表示自然而然、情理之中的事。
⑦in one’s nature本性如此
⑧adventure vi.去（某地）探險
⑨long to do sth渴望做某事
long for sth渴望得到某物
⑩mountain ranges山脈
frontier n.邊界，邊境；國界；（學科或活動的）尖端，邊緣
make sense of搞清楚，理解，弄懂
wonder about想知道，弄明白
be fascinated by對……著迷，深深吸引
tale n.故事；講述，敘述
insight n.領悟；洞悉，了解；洞察力
motivate sb to do sth激勵某人做某事
　　The results of these space investigations have made major
contributions to an understanding of the origin ， evolution ， and
likely future of the universe， such as planets， stars， and all other forms
of matter and energy.Exploring space helps address fundamental
questions about our place in the universe and the history of our solar
system.[9] It is through our research into space that we have confirmed
that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.[10] As we learn more
about the universe， we may one day answer the question whether there is
life on other planets.
　　[9]本句為“It is ... that ...”強調句，強調方式狀語through our
research into space；第二、三個that引導賓語從句，作動詞confirmed
的賓語。第二個that可以省略，第三個that不可以省略。
　　[10]As引導時間狀語從句，意為“隨著”；whether引導同位語
從句，解釋說明名詞question。
investigation n.科學研究；調查
make contributions to
對……作出貢獻
origin n.起源，起因；出身
evolution n.演變；進化；發展
matter n.物質
forms of matter and energy 物質和能量形式
address vt.解決；處理；對付
address fundamental questions 處理基本的問題
confirm vt.使確信，確認
it has been confirmed that ...已經確定……
　　[11] With technologies first researched and developed for space
exploration， we can solve some of the big problems facing mankind，
making our lives safer and easier.One of these is earthquake shock
absorbers .Shock absorbers originally applied to the space shuttle
launch have also been set up in the cities with a high frequency of
earthquakes in order to protect buildings and save lives.Some technologies
need further research to better solve real-life problems.[12] For
example， liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that is
used widely as rocket fuel，
and it is likely that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be mass-produced and
launched in the near future.These scientific and technological advances
can provide benefits to societies on the Earth in many areas including
health， energy and information technology.This should be a strong
motive for continuing to explore space.
　　Although space exploration demands huge investment ， the space
industry can actually bring great economic value.[13]It has been
calculated that the global space economy is increasing by billions of
dollars every year.At the same time， space exploration can provide a
variety of career opportunities for young people.Jobs in the space industry
go far beyond the astronauts that receive widespread media coverage
.There are many support staff on the ground， such as engineers，
mechanics and research assistants .
　　[11]with復合結構“with＋名詞＋過去分詞”作狀語；動詞-ing
短語facing mankind作定語，修飾名詞problems。動詞-ing短語making
our lives safer and easier作結果狀語。
　　[12]本句整體上是and連接的并列句。前一個分句中，that引導定
語從句，修飾先行詞energy source；后一個分句中，it作形式主語，
that從句作真正的主語。
　　[13]It has been calculated that ...意為“據估算……”。It作形式
主語，that從句作真正的主語。
shock absorber減震器
be applied to被應用于……
shuttle n.航天飛機；來往于兩地之間的航班（或班車、火車）
vi.頻繁往來（于兩地之間）
set up 安裝，裝配
frequency n.發生率，出現率；頻繁；頻率
a high frequency of ……頻發
hydrogen n.氫，氫氣
an alternative energy source
一種可替代能源
rocket n.火箭；火箭武器
rocket fuel火箭燃料
motive n.原因，動機，目的
investment n.投資；投入
calculate vt.計算，核算；預測
coverage n.新聞報道；覆蓋范圍；信息范圍
cover vt.報道
mechanic n.機械師，技工
assistant n.助理；售貨員；助教
adj.助理的，副的
　　Moreover， the amazing work these people do can provide education
and inspiration for the next generation.For me personally， this is by far
the biggest reason for humanity to explore space.[14] Such wonders as a
space shuttle launch or astronauts walking on the Moon are incredibly
exciting and inspiring to witness， and it can be these moments that shape
children’s lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and
engineers of the future.It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for
knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration and
many other fields will continue to be made.When you have seen a man
walk on the Moon， you grow up believing that anything is possible！
　　[14]本句整體上是and連接的并列句。前一分句中astronauts
walking on the Moon是動詞-ing形式的復合結構；后一分句為強調
句，強調主語these moments。
incredibly adv.極其，極端地；令人難以置信
a thirst for 對……的渴望
【參考譯文】
我們為何探索
　　1969 年，尼爾·阿姆斯特朗首次登陸月球時，許多人認為，用不
了多久我們就將經常去往太陽系內其他行星，甚至敢去往太陽系外的
地方。實際情況顯然不是這樣。現實是，太空探索極度困難而危險，
會耗費漫長的時間，花費大量的金錢。有些人相信，雖然太空探索拓
展了我們對宇宙的理解，但它浪費政府經費，并且對于提升我們在地
球上的生活質量毫無幫助。那么，我們為什么還要繼續探索太空呢？
　　探索是我們的天性使然。從地球上最早期的人類生命開始，我們
對于未知事物的好奇心就一直促使我們不斷去往新的地方冒險。我們
渴望探索茂密的原始森林，攀登廣袤的山脈，越過深邃的海洋。我們
想要探索這世間最為遙遠的邊界——太空。正如斯蒂芬·霍金曾經所
說：“記得仰望星空，不要低頭看腳下。努力去認清你所看到的事
物，并且思索是什么讓這個宇宙存在。要有好奇心。”天空令我們心
馳神往，從世界各地的古老傳說里明顯看出這一點，例如嫦娥的傳
說。雖然太空探索已成現實，我們仍對宇宙的奧秘充滿好奇。每次太
空任務的進行，隨之而來的是更深刻的理解，激勵著我們沿著同一條
冒險之路繼續前行。
　　這些太空科學研究的成果，為我們理解宇宙（如行星、恒星以及
所有其他形式的物質和能量）的起源、演化和可能的未來，作出了重
要的貢獻。探索太空，有助于闡明關于我們在宇宙中的位置以及太陽
系的歷史這些本質問題。正是通過對太空的研究，我們才能確定地球
是圓的，它繞著太陽公轉。隨著我們對宇宙的了解日益加深，有一天
我們可以回答其他行星上有無生命這個問題。
　　依靠為太空探索首次研發的技術，我們可以解決一些人類面臨的
重大問題，讓我們的生活變得更加安全和舒適。其中一項技術就是地
震減震器。最初應用到航天飛機發射中的減震器也已安裝在地震頻發
的城市里，以便保護建筑和挽救生命。有的技術還需要進一步研究，
以便更好地解決現實生活中的問題。例如，液態氫，一種清潔的可替
代能源，被廣泛用作火箭燃料，而氫燃料的電動汽車很有可能在不久
的將來實現批量生產，投放市場。這些科技的進步能在健康、能源和
信息技術等眾多領域造福于地球的各個社會。這應該成為繼續探索太
空的一個強有力的動機。
　　盡管太空探索需要巨額投資，但實際上航天業能夠帶來巨大的經
濟價值。據統計，全球航天經濟每年增長數十億美元。與此同時，太
空探索能為年輕人提供各種各樣的工作機會。航天產業中的職業遠不
只是受到媒體廣泛報道的宇航員。有許多地面的支撐人員，例如工程
師、機械師和研究助理。
　　更重要的是，這些人的出色工作，能為下一代提供教育和激
勵。對我個人而言，這是迄今為止人類探索太空的最大原因。親
眼見證航天飛機發射或宇航員月球漫步這樣的奇跡是極其振奮與
鼓舞人心的；可能正是這些時刻，永久地塑造了孩子們的人生，
激勵他們成為未來的科學家和工程師。也正是這種激勵，使我們
始終保持對知識的渴望，并確保在太空探索及其他許多領域會一
直取得進步。如果你見過一個人在月球漫步，那么你在成長的過
程中就會堅信，一切皆有可能！
文本透析·剖語篇
助力語篇理解
2
第一步：析架構，理文本脈絡
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
第二步：精讀文，達明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. Why Neil Armstrong’s first landing on the Moon is mentioned in the
first paragraph？（　　）
A. To lead to the topic of the passage.
B. To show the difficulties in space exploration.
C. To show the fast development of science and technology.
D. To inform readers of some facts about space exploration.
2. What do Stephen Hawking’s words in Paragraph 2 want to stress？
（　　）
A. The importance of space exploration.
B. The importance of looking up at the stars.
C. The importance of sending people to space.
D. The importance of being curious about the unknown.
3. Which words have the similar meaning to the word “address” in
Paragraph 3？（　　）
A. Ask for help. B. Deal with.
C. Write letters to. D. Give a speech.
4. Which of the following jobs are NOT support staff on the ground？
（　　）
A. Engineers. B. Astronauts.
C. Mechanics. D. Research assistants.
5. What’s the biggest reason for humanity to explore space？（　　）
A. Bringing more employment for humans.
B. Providing more information technology.
C. Bringing great economic value.
D. Providing education and inspiration for the next generation.
第三步：通詞句，學語言表達
1. 詞匯學習——循規律，記單詞
（1）以-cy結尾的名詞
①frequency 發生率，出現率；頻繁；頻率
②accuracy 準確（性）；準確度
③urgency 緊迫，急迫；急事
④tendency 趨向，趨勢，傾向
⑤privacy 隱私，隱居；秘密
⑥efficiency 效率；功效，效能
（2）動詞＋-ment變名詞歸納
①invest→investment 投資；投入
②arrange→arrangement 安排；籌備
③develop→development 發展
④improve→improvement 提高
⑤punish→punishment 懲罰
⑥excite→excitement 興奮
⑦agree→agreement 協議；一致
2. 美句欣賞——賞佳句，品用法
（1）引用
引用是指在說話或寫作中引用現成的話，如詩句、格言、成
語等，以表達自己思想感情的修辭方法。運用引用的寫作手
法，既可使文章言簡意賅，有助于說理抒情；又可增加文
采，增強表現力。
請從課文中找出使用引用的句子，朗讀品味并翻譯。
原句：



翻譯：


As Stephen Hawking once said， “Remember to look
up at the stars and not down at your feet.Try to make sense of
what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist.Be
curious.”　
正如斯蒂芬·霍金曾經所說：“記得仰望星空，不要
低頭看腳下。努力去認清你所看到的事物，并且思索是什么
讓這個宇宙存在。要有好奇心。”　
（2）強調句
強調句是英文中的一種高級表達，強調表達內容的重要性。
強調句的基本句型是“It is/was＋被強調部分＋that/who＋句
子其他部分”，常用于強調主語、賓語和狀語。
請從課文中找出此類用法的句子，朗讀品味并翻譯。
①原句：

翻譯：

It is through our research into space that we have
confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.　
正是通過對太空的研究，我們才能確定地球是圓
的，它繞著太陽公轉。　
②原句：




翻譯：



Such wonders as a space shuttle launch or astronauts
walking on the Moon are incredibly exciting and inspiring to
witness， and it can be these moments that shape children’s
lives forever and motivate them to become the scientists and
engineers of the future.　
親眼見證航天飛機發射或宇航員月球漫步這樣的
奇跡是極其振奮與鼓舞人心的；可能正是這些時刻，永久
地塑造了孩子們的人生，激勵他們成為未來的科學家和工
程師。　
③原句：


翻譯：

It is this kind of inspiration that keeps our thirst for
knowledge alive and ensures that advances in space exploration
and many other fields will continue to be made.　
也正是這種激勵，使我們始終保持對知識的渴望，
并確保在太空探索及其他許多領域會一直取得進步。　
第四步：析難句，清閱讀障礙
1. Some people believe that while space exploration expands our
understanding of the universe， it is a waste of the public purse and
does nothing to enhance the quality of our lives here on the Earth.
句式分析
自主翻譯


有些人相信，雖然太空探索拓展了我們對宇宙的理
解，但它浪費政府經費，并且對于提升我們在地球上的生活質量
毫無幫助。　
2. As we learn more about the universe， we may one day answer the
question whether there is life on other planets.
句式分析
自主翻譯

隨著我們對宇宙的了解日益加深，有一天我們可以回答
其他行星上有無生命這個問題。　
3. For example， liquid hydrogen is a clean alternative energy source that
is used widely as rocket fuel， and it is likely that hydrogen fuel cell
vehicles will be mass-produced and launched in the near future.
句式分析
自主翻譯


例如，液態氫，一種清潔的可替代能源，被廣泛用作火箭
燃料，而氫燃料的電動汽車很有可能在不久的將來實現批量生產，投
放市場。　
第五步：拓視野，育思維品質
1. The article talks about the advantages of space exploration.Do you
agree or disagree with the author’s opinion？ （Critical Thinking 批
判性思維）



　I do not agree with the author’s opinion because I believe that the
focus should be on developing technology to keep the Earth and all its
inhabitants safe and healthy.After all， this planet is our home.　
2. What possible changes do you think future space exploration will bring
to human cognition（認知）？ （Creative Thinking 創造性思維）



　The future of space exploration will expand our understanding of our
role as humans.As space exploration reveals more mysteries， our
perspective of our planet and ourselves will change.　
核心知識·巧突破
探究課堂重點
3
Part Ⅰ　核心詞匯集釋
origin n.起源，起因；出身
【教材原句】　The results of these space investigations have made major
contributions to an understanding of the origin， evolution， and likely
future of the universe， such as planets， stars， and all other forms of
matter and energy.這些太空科學研究的成果，為我們理解宇宙（如行
星、恒星以及所有其他形式的物質和能量）的起源、演化和可能的未
來，作出了重要的貢獻。
【用法】
（1）origin of ...　　　　　　……的起源
（2）originate vi. 起源，發源，發端于
originate from/in sth/sp 源自某事/地
originate from/with sb 源自某人
（3）original adj.　最初的；獨創的；原作的
originally adv. 最初；起初
【佳句】　Many words in the English language are French in origin.英
語中的許多詞源于法語。
His original idea was about the origin of human beings.
他獨特的想法是關于人類起源的。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①Her unhappy childhood was the origin her mental problems later
in life.
②According to some academic studies， sugar painting
originated the Ming Dynasty.
③The （origin） intention of the project is to involve more
people in our voluntary activities.
④ （original）， it was a bedroom， but we turned it into
a study.
of　
from　
original　
Originally　
【寫美】　完成句子
⑤ is unclear.
這個節日的確切來源尚不清楚。
The exact origin of the holiday　
motive n.原因，動機，目的
【教材原句】　This should be a strong motive for continuing to explore
space.
這應該成為繼續探索太空的一個強有力的動機。
（1）motive for （doing） sth　（做）某事的動機/原因/目的
（2）motivate vt.　激勵，激發；成為……的動機，是……的原因
motivate sb to do sth 激勵某人做某事
be motivated by sth 被某事激勵/驅使
（3）motivation n. 動力；誘因；積極性
【用法】
【佳句】　She has a natural ability to understand the motives of
others.She motivated students to learn music with her creativity.
她有一種洞察他人動機的天賦。她用自己的創造力激勵學生學習
音樂。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①The police have ruled out robbery as a motive the killing.
②Having no （motivate） to study may be the most
dangerous thing for a student.
③Motivated her heroic deeds， she was determined to be a
woman like her.
【寫美】　完成句子
④A good teacher is the person who can
.
一個好老師是能夠激勵學生努力學習的人。
for　
motivation　
by　
motivate students to work
hard　
investment n.投資；投入
【教材原句】　Although space exploration demands huge investment，
the space industry can actually bring great economic value.盡管太空探索
需要巨額投資，但實際上航天業能夠帶來巨大的經濟價值。
【用法】
（1）make an investment in　　對……的投資
investment of ……的投入
（2）invest vt.& vi. 投資
invest sth in （doing） sth 將（時間、精力等）投入（做）某事上
（3）investor n. 投資者；投資機構
【佳句】　Young people are an investment for our future.年輕人是我們
未來的資本。
The investor was happy to have invested in such a meaningful project.
投資者很高興投資那樣一個富有意義的項目。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①The project has demanded large investment time and effort.
② （invest） in hospitals is needed now to match the
future needs of the country.
③Despite the poor service of the hotel， the manager is reluctant to
invest sufficient training for his staff.
【寫美】　完成句子
④It would be inadvisable one company.
你把所有的錢都投資在一家公司是不明智的。
of　
Investment　
in　
to invest all your money in　
calculate vt.計算，核算；預測
【教材原句】　It has been calculated that the global space economy is
increasing by billions of dollars every year.據統計，全球航天經濟每年
增長數十億美元。
【用法】
（1）calculate on （doing） sth指望/依靠（做）某事（物）
calculate that ...　　　　　估計/預測……
be calculated to do sth 打算/計劃做某事
it is/has been calculated that ... 據計算……
（2）calculation n. 計算；推算
calculator n. 計算器
【佳句】　It has been calculated that at least 47，000 jobs were lost
last year.
據估算，去年至少47000人次失去了工作。
At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished.
在某個階段，我們需要算算該項目何時才能完工。
【練透】　單句語法填空/完成句子
①We calculate having fine weather next week.
②Too much of modern life is rushed and stressful， and neither is
calculated （do） you any good.
③Laboratory work needs not only accurate measurements but also
correct （calculate）.
④ a holiday in France would cost？ 去法國
度假的開銷有多大，你算過沒有？
on　
to do　
calculation　
Have you calculated what　
【寫美】　翻譯句子
⑤據估算，體育館的建設需要兩年時間。


　It is/has been calculated that the construction of the stadium will take
two years.　
coverage n.新聞報道；覆蓋范圍；信息范圍
【教材原句】　Jobs in the space industry go far beyond the astronauts
that receive widespread media coverage.
航空業中的職業遠不只是受到媒體廣泛報道的宇航員。
【用法】
（1）media/newspaper/live coverage　　媒體/報刊/現場的報道
insurance coverage 保險范圍
（2）cover v.　遮蓋；覆蓋；包含；足以支付；行走（一段路程）；
報道
n. 覆蓋物；蓋子；（書刊的）封面，封皮
be covered with/by　被……覆蓋
【佳句】　This documentary produced by BBC has attracted wide media
coverage and has featured on CCTV 9.
這部由英國廣播公司制作的紀錄片吸引了媒體的廣泛報道，并在
CCTV 9作了專題報道。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①Several television stations will give live （cover） to the
conference to be held this Friday.
②Over one fourth of the country （cover） with desert.
【寫美】　完成句子
③We on Saturday afternoon.
星期六下午我們將現場報道此次比賽。（cover）
④ can save many more
people.
擴大醫療保險的覆蓋面可以挽救更多的人。
coverage　
is covered　
will cover the game live　
Expanding the coverage of health insurance　
assistant n.助理；售貨員；助教 adj.助理的，副的
【教材原句】　There are many support staff on the ground， such as
engineers， mechanics and research assistants.有許多地面的支撐人員，
例如工程師、機械師和研究助理。
【用法】
（1）assist vt.　　　　　　　幫助，協助，援助
assist sb with sth 幫助某人某事
assist sb to do sth 幫助某人做某事
assist sb in doing sth 幫助某人做某事
（2）assistance n. 幫助，援助
come to one’s assistance 援助某人，幫助某人
with the assistance of ... 在……的幫助下
【佳句】　My assistant will stand in for me while I’m away.我不在的
期間，由我的助手代替我。
As an assistant， he assists the professor with the experiment.And his
assistance makes the experiment easier to do.作為一名助教，他協助教
授做實驗。他的幫助使實驗更容易進行。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①To assist the students （learn） Chinese better， our
school has decided to donate some books to your Chinese class.
②We’re looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist
us the group’s work.
③ Having a great deal of teaching experience at a primary school， I do
believe that I am qualified to be your teaching （assist）.
to learn　
with　
assistant　
【寫美】　翻譯句子
④每當他遇到困難時，他最好的朋友總是來幫助他。（come to one’s
assistance）


　Whenever he is in trouble， his best friend always comes to his
assistance.　
shelter n.居所，住處；庇護 vt.保護，掩蔽vi.躲避
【教材原句】　We should find permanent shelter that offers long-term
protection from radiation.
我們應該找到提供長期的輻射防護的永久的庇護所。
【用法】
（1）set/put up shelters　　　建立避難所
take shelter from ... 躲避……
under the shelter of 在……的庇護下
（2）shelter ... from ... 保護……免遭……
shelter from 躲避（風雨或危險）
【佳句】　To my delight， the baby grew up gradually under the shelter
of his mom.令我高興的是，這個嬰兒在他媽媽的庇護下逐漸長大了。
Rescue workers set/put up shelters for survivors whose homes had been
destroyed.
救援人員為那些家園被毀的幸存者建立了避難所。
【練透】　單句語法填空
①They just want to shelter their kids every kind of danger.
②We stopped running and （shelter） from the rain in a
nearby café.
③They went under the bridge to shelter the wind and rain.
【寫美】　翻譯句子
④我們小的時候，父母總是保護我們不受任何傷害。

from　
sheltered　
from　
Our parents always sheltered us from any harm when we were young.　
Part Ⅱ　重點句型解構
句型公式：what 引導賓語從句
【教材原句】　Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about
what makes the universe exist.
努力去認清你所看到的事物，并且思索是什么讓這個宇宙存在。
【用法】
（1）介詞后不跟that引導的賓語從句，這時需要用it作介詞的形式賓
語，再接that引導的賓語從句；但what、which、whom等引導的賓語
從句可放在介詞之后。
（2）介詞后可接whether引導的賓語從句，但不能接由if引導的賓語
從句。
（3）what引導的賓語從句是名詞性從句的一種，what在從句中充當
主語、賓語或表語；what可翻譯為“……的東西/事情”。
【品悟】　In this painting， Picasso showed his feelings about what had
happened to the town.
在這幅畫中，對于這座城鎮所遭遇的一切，畢加索表達了自己的
情感。
【寫美】　完成句子/句式升級
①Before you listen， you can read the questions and the choices.It will
help you to predict .
在你聽之前，你可以讀一下問題和選項。這可以幫你預測你會聽到什
么內容。
what you will hear　
②We are talking about .
我們正在討論是否允許學生加入我們的俱樂部。
③The boy is too young to know what to do when in trouble.
→The boy is too young to know when in trouble.
（賓語從句）
whether we admit students into our club　
what he should do　
課時檢測·提能力
培育學科素養
4
維度一：品句填詞
根據所給單詞的首字母或漢語提示，寫出單詞的正確形式。
1. We stayed inside the s we had built and let the raft sail down the
river.
2. Last Friday， the huge r launched three men on a flight to the
Moon.
helter　
ocket　
3. I think you should examine their m in offering to lend you the
money.
4. If I have $20 in my p ， I can only spend up to that amount.
5. At no time and in no circumstances will China be the first to
use （核能的） weapons.
6. With no one living in the room for 10 years， everything is covered
with a thick layer of （灰塵）.
7. I （預測） that I was being pushed through time at
hundreds of years a minute.
8. Hofman’s inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese
folk （故事） passed down through the generations.
otives　
urse　
nuclear　
dust　
calculated　
tales　
維度二：詞形轉換
用括號內單詞的正確形式填空。
1. Therefore， our understanding of the world around us is
（constant） growing and changing.
2. What we are learning at school will lay the （found）
for the future.
3. There must be something wrong， for errors like this appear with
surprising （frequent）.
4. The government’s growing focus on space exploration has led to an
increase in （invest） in aerospace technology.
constantly　
foundation　
frequency　
investment　
5. Now a special TV network gives live （cover） of most
races.
6. （incredible）， their team won a gold and two silver
medals in the marathon race.
7. The manager asked her （assist） to buy some hot dogs
for the meeting.
8. Our （origin） plan was overtaken by events and we had
to make a new one.
coverage　
Incredibly　
assistant　
original　
維度三：固定搭配和句式
根據漢語及括號內提示完成下列句子。
1. 他想知道經理在會上說了些什么。（what引導賓語從句）
He wanted to know at the meeting.
2. 隨著技術的發展，出現了彩色電視機，因此改變了觀眾的娛樂體
驗。（動詞-ing短語作結果狀語）
With the development of technology came the colour
television， of entertainment.
what the manager had said　
thus changing viewers’ experience　
3. 正是通過大量的實驗，科學家們才確定睡眠不足會導致許多健康問
題，這些健康問題包括身體上的和心理上的。（強調句）
scientists have confirmed
that a lack of sleep will lead to many health problems and that these
health problems include physical and mental ones.
It is through plenty of experiments that　
維度四：課文語法填空
閱讀課文內容，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確
形式。
　　Space exploration is an 1. （extreme） difficult and
dangerous activity.However， it is in our nature to explore.We are curious
about unknown things， 2. we keep adventuring into new places
and surely we desire 3. （learn） more about space.The
results of space investigations have allowed us to learn more about 4.
extremely　
so　
to learn　
universe and our place in space.Besides， the technologies
5. （develop） for space exploration may help us make our
lives on the Earth safer and 6. （easy）.For example，
earthquake shock absorbers， whose technology 7.
（apply） to the space shuttle launch in the first place， have been set up
in the cities 8. earthquakes happen frequently to protect
buildings and save lives.And 9.
the　
developed　
easier　
was applied　
where　
it　
is likely that vehicles which are powered by hydrogen energy， a
widely used rocket fuel， will be mass-produced and launched soon.The
amazing work can inspire the next generation 10.
（become） the scientists and engineers of the future.
to become　
Ⅰ.閱讀理解
　　Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot
from Lost in Space， but robots are very important to space exploration
and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important
reasons.
　　Robots make great explorers on planets， moons， and other landing
areas.Aside from the earth， just about every surface in the solar system is
unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient
for humans to breathe， making it necessary to wear a spacesuit and
oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or
much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be
complications with radiation， weather， and a lack of gravity.Robots
have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under
these conditions.
　　Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able
to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much
quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting
minerals， analyzing ground samples， to finding water are all performed
much quicker and accurately by robots.
　　The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less
expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to
successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that
can not only carry humans， but also enough food and water to keep them
alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover， robots have no problems
working for hours on end.Robots never complain， they don’t require
food or water， and they never need a bathroom break.
　　Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of
robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most
famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both
been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful
with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water
in Mars’ history.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了機器人運用于太空
探索的重要性。
本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了機器人運用于太空
探索的重要性。
1. According to the passage， which of the following is NOT true？
（　　）
A. The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of
humans.
B. It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system
except the earth.
C. Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
D. Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
解析：　細節理解題。根據倒數第二段首句可知，用機器人進行
太空探索比人類從事這項工作花費更少。
2. What does the underlined word “withstand” in Paragraph 2 most
probably mean？（　　）
A. Remain. B. Bear.
C. Defeat. D. Develop.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據畫線詞所在句可知，溫度太高或太
低，人類都無法忍受。由此可知，畫線詞意為“忍受”。
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the application of robots to
explore space？（　　）
A. Negative. B. Persuasive.
C. Subjective. D. Objective.
解析：　觀點態度題。通讀全文可知，作者只是客觀地介紹了機
器人在太空探索中的應用，并沒有帶任何感彩。
4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？
（　　）
A. The Development of Robots
B. The Discovery of Space Exploration
C. No Robots， No Space Exploration
D. Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
解析： 　標題歸納題。根據第一段中的but robots are very
important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of
different ways for several important reasons并結合下文可知，
本文主要介紹了機器人正被運用于太空探索。因此，D項為本文
最佳標題。
Ⅱ.閱讀七選五
　　Why should we explore space？ Perhaps the best answer lies in our
history.What made our ancestors move from the trees onto the plains？ 5.
（　　） In exploring， the surrounding areas may be identified and
prepared for.Without knowledge， these dangers have the ability to harm
us.
　　While many resources are spent on what seems a small return， the
exploration of space allows new resources to be created.6.（　　）
Knowledge or techniques acquired in exploring or preparing to explore
always filter （慢慢傳開） from the developers to the general
population.Techniques may be medical applications， such as new drugs
or ways of living to increase the quantity or the quality of time lived.
　　By studying alien worlds， we can place our own world in
content.While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the
universe was formed or how it works， it also holds dangers.The chance
of a large asteroid hitting the Earth is small.7.（　　） Some
explanations for extinctions and evolution include strikes by asteroids.Our
technology is reaching the point where we can detect such a threat and
might be able to do something about it.
　　8. （　　） Without the ability to reach out across space， the
chance to save ourselves might not exist.Earth is the only planet known to
maintain life， but our ability to adapt could eventually allow us to inhabit
other planets and moons.
　　Our lifestyles would be different， but human life and cultures have
adapted in the past and surely could in the future.9.（　　）
A. But given time， it will happen.
B. Space allows us to expand and succeed.
C. Resources translate into success at survival.
D. With knowledge， their consequences may be reduced.
E. Nearly all successful civilizations have been willing to explore.
F. Scientists can function at world-class level in their specialist fields.
G. The dangers exist and knowledge can allow us as a species to survive.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了人類為什么要探索
太空。
5. E　根據空前兩句可知，本段介紹了人類不斷進行探索的原因，正
是因為探索，我們的祖先才從樹上搬到平原上，E項（幾乎所有成功
的文明都愿意探索）能夠承接上文，解釋了我們為什么要探索太空。
本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了人類為什么要探索
太空。
6. C　上文告訴我們對太空的探索會為人類創造新的資源，C項（資
源轉化為生存的成功）承接上文，說明太空探索會為人類創造新的資
源，而這些資源會讓人類繼續生存下去。
7. A　上文告訴我們大型小行星撞擊地球的可能性很小，A項（但只
要時間到了，它就會發生）與上文構成轉折關系，符合語境。
8. G　根據空后一句可知，如果不進行太空探索，拯救我們自己的機
會可能就不存在了，G項（危險是存在的，知識可以讓我們作為一個
物種生存下來）能夠引起下文，說明探索太空正是為了獲取太空知
識，如果不這樣做，可能未來的某一天，我們將無法存活。
9. B　根據上文可知，人類的生活和文化會適應未來，B項（太空讓
我們得以擴展和成功）承接上文，符合語境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　My son had just turned five， and my husband and I were worried
about which school to send him to.We started 　10　 schools， and then
we started writing lists of the pros and cons of each school we
visited.Still， we felt 　11　 of which school to choose.Amid this
indecision， I 　12　 my friend Shannon who I 　13　 most when
I’m 　14　 parenting decisions.
　　“Shannon， I’m so worried about picking the 　15　 school，” I
told her.
　　“Let me tell you a story about 　16　 first，” Shannon
said.“One night I went to buy some beans for dinner.One can was
cheaper than the other， but it wasn’t quite as good as the other.I stood
there undecided for twenty minutes.I finally realized whether I picked
brand A or brand B can of beans， it didn’t 　17　 in the long run.”
　　Shannon made me laugh so hard.“Loving your kid is more
important than picking the ‘perfect’ school.Because you are
good 　18　， whatever school you pick is the right
school.And， 　19　， you can always pick another one if it’s not a
good 　20　，” she said.
　　I felt a lot better after I hung up the phone with Shannon.My husband
and I were able to pick a good school for our son.Now， whenever I’m
in the midst of 　21　， I ask myself this question，“Is it just a can of
beans？” And， 　22　， it is.I have to just move forward and make
my 　23　.And if it turns out to be the wrong can of beans， I can always
go back and get a 　24　 one.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。有時，看似重要的決策其實并
沒有那么重要，我們要大膽抉擇。即使選錯了，我們還有重新選擇
的機會。
本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。有時，看似重要的決策其實并
沒有那么重要，我們要大膽抉擇。即使選錯了，我們還有重新選擇
的機會。
10. A. beautifying B. describing
C. supporting D. investigating
解析：　根據下文and then we started writing lists of the pros and
cons of each school we visited可知，為了給兒子選學校，“我”和
“我”的丈夫開始考察各所學校，然后列出每所學校的利弊清
單。即便如此，我們還是決定不了選哪一所學校。
11. A. unmindful B. uncertain
C. ashamed D. afraid
解析：　參見上題解析。
12. A. assisted B. left
C. called D. visited
解析：　根據最后一段中的I felt a lot better after I hung up the
phone with Shannon.可知，“我”給“我”的朋友Shannon打電話
求助，每當“我”在育兒決策方面陷入困境時，她是“我”最依
賴的支持者。
13. A. come across B. look after
C. laugh at D. depend on
解析：　參見上題解析。
14. A. struggling with B. showing off
C. submitting to D. beginning with
解析：　參見第12題解析。
15. A. former B. wrong
C. individual D. nearby
解析：　根據上文I’m so worried about可知，“我”擔心會選
錯學校。
16. A. habits B. dreams
C. chances D. choices
解析：　根據下文I finally realized whether I picked brand A or
brand B can of beans可知，Shannon給“我”講了一個關于“選
擇”的故事。
17. A. matter B. end
C. repeat D. increase
解析：　根據下文And if it turns out to be the wrong can of beans，
I can always go back and get a 　24　 one.可知，從長遠來看，選
擇哪個牌子的豆子其實并不重要。
18. A. cooks B. students
C. parents D. sellers
解析：　根據上文可知，Shannon肯定了“我”和“我”的丈夫
是稱職的父母，無論我們選擇哪一所學校都會是正確的選擇。她
還表示，如果發現所選的學校不合適，我們隨時都可以選擇另外
一所學校。
19. A. besides B. therefore
C. otherwise D. instead
解析：　參見上題解析。
20. A. question B. fit C. point D. excuse
解析：　參見第18題解析。
21. A. move B. recovery
C. hesitation D. surprise
解析：　根據語境可知，每當“我”猶豫不決時，“我”都會
問自己這個問題，“是不是只是一罐豆子的問題？”通常都是。
“我”只需要繼續前進，作出決定。
22. A. officially B. permanently
C. personally D. usually
解析：　參見上題解析。
23. A. preparation B. decision
C. promise D. fortune
解析：　參見第21題解析。
24. A. delicious B. familiar
C. different D. legal
解析： 　根據上文you can always pick another one if it’s not a
good 　20　可知，即便是選錯了豆子，“我”還能返回去拿不同
的那一罐。
Ⅳ.讀后續寫
　　閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構
成一篇完整的短文。
　　It was the first day of Spring Break.Lying on my bed， I looked at
the calendar on my wall and down at my leg wrapped tight in a white cast.I
could hear my friends down at the baseball field， enjoying their
practice.Meanwhile， I was stuck inside， missing out on all the fun.
　　As I watched a movie marathon， I grew frustrated with my limited
activities.Clicking off the TV， I thought about ways to keep myself
busy.Suddenly， an idea struck me.I grabbed an old paper airplane
manual （說明書） and started crafting airplanes.I aimed to launch them
from my window and see how far they could reach， hoping someone
might notice and visit me.
　　Time passed， and I began to doubt whether any of my airplanes had
made it past the yard.Just as I started feeling disheartened， the doorbell
rang.My bedroom door burst open， and my friends Dustin and Casey
appeared， wide eyed and full of curiosity.
　　Dustin mentioned that he had caught one of my airplanes with his mitt
（棒球手套）.Casey joked about the number of airplanes I had made，
thinking I must have been incredibly bored.We laughed and talked， and
then they asked if they could sign my cast.
　　Over the following days， more friends joined in.They came to visit
and leave their marks on my cast.The cast， once plain and white，
transformed into a colourful canvas decorated with the signatures of my
closest companions.
　　In between visits I reflected on my past misfortunes.Losing my front
teeth， I was unable to eat my birthday cake， but it made me stand out
during the school recital （朗誦會）.Catching chicken pox （水痘） shut
me inside the house but unintentionally helped my little league team win
the Series.Sometimes， bad things can have unexpected positive
outcomes.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
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參考范文：
　　During the last few afternoons of the break， my friends helped me
down to watch some baseball practices.They even let me play catcher a
couple of times， a position I had never tried before.But I liked it a lot and
was pretty good at it， too.As the days passed， my passion for catching
grew stronger.The sound of the ball hitting the mitt and the thrill of
making a perfect throw ignited a fire within me.Little did I know that this
new-found passion for catching would continue beyond Spring Break.
　　By the time school started back up， I’d become the official catcher
for our baseball team.Although I couldn’t participate in batting due to my
injury， the sheer joy of catching those strikes made it all
worthwhile.Standing on my crutches， I passionately cheered for my team
for the remainder of the game， feeling no pain in my leg.My cast， once
resembling a cocoon that restricted my mobility， now symbolized
something far greater.Covered in signatures and well wishes from my
friends， it transformed into a tangible representation of their unwavering
support and belief in me.
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