1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 4 Astronomy: the science of the stars . 阅读理解 A (2018河南许昌模拟 ) While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things,they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted being able to walk on firm ground,hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pi
2、zza.Though not much can be done about the first two things,there may soon be a solution to the third one,thanks to this cool 3D pizza printer! About a year ago,NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor,a 3D technology expert,to build a device(设备 ) that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand.
3、The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked,tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens. Late last year,the engineer presented a video of his first prototype(原型 ) that begins by creating a single slice of dough (面团 ) that is cook
4、ed and printed at the same time.Then comes the tomato “sauce” a mix of tomato powder,oil and water and finally,a protein slice that resembles cheese.While the video doesnt show the baking process,the inventor says that once the pizza is printed,it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds. While the
5、pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover,Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts.Thats because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years.Though that may sound unrealistic,actually it is not. Anjan Contractor believ
6、es that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients(配料 ) and then they are reduced to the powder form.This,as you can imagine,will not be so easy.But,while the printer may not be ready for space,it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth.Hopefully,NAS
7、A and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars! 1.Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do? A.To ask us not to take common things for granted. B.To show they live a difficult life there. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 C.To show their life is bor
8、ing in space. D.To introduce the topic of the text. 2.NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to . A.create some new type of 3D printer B.attract more companies to work for NASA C.help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one day D.produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits 3.
9、The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that . A.he has no money left to go on with his research B.the pizza doesnt seem appetizing to pizza lovers C.he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty years D.he cannot make the food container last for decades 4.Wh
10、ats the best title of the passage? A.NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better B.Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizza C.NASA is working on making pizza for common people D.A 3D pizza printer has been used to make pizza B (2017云南昆明适应性检测 ) Bike Share Toronto is the citys
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12、n annual member or buy a Day Pass to access the system. Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it. Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active. Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock to m
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18、ht on the dock shows the bike is unlocked. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 . 语法填空 (2018安徽合肥高三调研 ) 阅读下面短文 ,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many of my friends like fall and regard it as their favorite season. Last weekend, I went outdoors and soon 1 (find) a deeper appreciation of this season. The change of leaf colors is a
19、 common reason given 2 peoples love of fall. Each tree reacts 3 (different) to the change of the season. Some shed their leaves in the hope of reproducing; however, other 4 (tree) remain green as long as possible to gain additional energy from the sun to survive the winter. This effect 5 (call) the
20、flight-or-fight response. Fall is the time of 6 (reflect) and preparation for the year ahead. I have found the meaning of fall. Im 7 18-year-old boy in the final year of high school and my life is a work in progress. There are times when I want to give up, but then I look around and realize life kee
21、ps 8 (move).The natural cycle of life is beautiful and doesnt stop so I have to learn to keep up. The meaning of fall is different for each person. I encourage you 9 (go) out for a walk along some path and discover 10 fall means to you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. . 短文改错 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文 ,请你修
22、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。每处错误仅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 (), 并在其下面写出该加 的词。 删除 :把多余的词用斜线 ()划掉。 修改 :在错的词下画一横线 ,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。 【 精品教育资源文库 】 Last Saturday I went to the library as usually. At about noon, I was enjoying my reading ne
23、ar a lake while suddenly I hear someone crying for help. I went to see what was happened. I was shocking to find a little child struggling in the water in the distance while many peoples were standing by without doing anything. Without any hesitation, I had pushed through the crowd as I took off my
24、coat, but jumped into the water quickly. I managed to reach him and carried him back to safety. To his great relief, the kid was saved. I was proud what I had done. I hope everyone can give a hand when someone else is in need. 答案精解精析 . 阅读理解 A 语篇解读 美国宇航局出资 125,000美元给一名 3D技术专家 ,使 其发明一种能够使宇航员在需要时制作可口比萨饼的 3D打印机。 1.D 推理判断题。根据第一段尤其是第一段最后一句可推知作者提及宇航员在太空不能做某些事情是为了引出本文的话题 ,故答案为 D项。 2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “About a year ago,NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contract
