2016高考英语(人教版)一轮题库Book3Unit4《Astronomythescienceofthestars》

话题14 宇宙知识（Unit 4 Astronomy the science of the stars）晨读背诵1. get started开始2. grasp/seize the opportunity 抓住机会3. set foot in China踏上中国的土地4. as sb. puts it正如某人所说5. enjoy a boom in scientific and technological development有科技发展的兴隆6. send satellites into space发射卫星到太空7. first manned space flight首次载人太空飞行8. deadly disease致命的疾病 9. to name (just) a few仅以这些为例10. name after the atest technology of the time以那个时期最新的技术为名11. give rise to引起 12. in some/most cases在某些/大多数情况下13. the same is true for ……也适用于 14. run a company经营公司15. aim at sth./doing以做……为目的16. for the time being 暂时基础知识自测一、单词拓展(A)根据音标及词义写出英文单词｡1. astronomy [əˈstrɒnəmɪ] n.天文学→astronomer [əˈstrɒnəmə(r)] n.天文学家2. system [ˈsɪstəm] n.系统;体系;制度3. theory [ˈθɪərɪ] n.学说;理论→theoretical [θɪəˈretɪk(ə)l] adj.理论上的4. globe [ɡləʊb] n.球体;地球仪;地球→global [ˈɡləʊb(ə)l] adj.全球性的;全世界的5. violent [ˈvaɪələnt] adj.猛烈的;激烈的;强暴的→violence [ˈvaɪələns] n.暴力→violently [ˈvaɪələntlɪ]adv.猛烈地6. atmosphere [ˈætməsfɪə(r)] n.大气层;气氛7. unlike [ʌnˈlaɪk] prep.不同;不像→dislike [dɪsˈlaɪk] vt.不喜欢8. presence [ˈprezəns] n.出席;到场;存在→present [ˈprez(ə)nt] adj. & n. & v.在场的;目前,现在;出席;颁发,授予9. harmful ['hɑ:mful] adj.有害的;伤害的→harm [hɑːm] n.危害,害处→harmless [ˈhɑːmlɪs] adj.无害的10. exist [ɪɡˈzɪst] vi.存在,生存→existence [ɪɡˈzɪst(ə)ns] n.存在,生存11. puzzle [ˈpʌz(ə)l] n.谜;难题vt. & vi.(使)迷惑;(使)为难→puzzled [ˈpʌz(ə)ld]adj.迷惑的→puzzling [ˈpʌz(ə)lɪŋ]adj.令人迷惑的12. gravity [ˈɡrævɪtɪ] n.万有引力;重力13. satellite [ˈsætəlaɪt] n.卫星;人造卫星14. climate [ˈklaɪmɪt] n.气候15. spaceship [ˈspeɪsʃɪp] n.宇宙飞船16. pull [pʊl] n. & vt.拉(力);拖;牵引力17. float [fləʊt] vi. & vt.(使)浮动;(使)漂浮 n.漂浮物18. mass [mæs] n.质量;团;块;大量;(复)群众(B)单词活用用所给词的正确形式填空。

2014高考英语（新人教版）一轮基础训练（14）A、B卷（附答案或解析）Unit 4 Astronomy:the science of the starsⅠ.单项填空1．It is reported that those who were caught________ in the NMET in Jilin Province will be punished.A．cheating B．cheatedC．to cheat D．cheat2．People think that ________ opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games were ________ great success.A．an；a B．the；a C．the；the D．the；/3．The sentence the little boy made________ everybody present.A．did puzzle B．to puzzleC．puzzling D．puzzle4．—Is this Mr.Black’s office，Joan?—Yes，________.A．that’s all right B．it doesn’t matterC．after you D．please yourself5．There are________ of people in the dining hall.A．lot B．manyC．few D．masses6．In the global financial crisis some US firms plan to________ workers by the thousand.A．lay in B．lay offC．lay down D．lay aside7．When I answer questions in English，I do feel a bit nervous________.A．in time B．at timesC．on time D．for time8．Unfortunately，we were prevented________ the project on time by the terrible weather.A．to complete B．completedC．completing D．from completing9．________ wild animals when you go up the hills.A．Be careful B．Take care C．Look out D．Watch out for10．The new bridge is ________ the one built last year.A．three times as wider asB．three times the width ofC．three times the widthD．as three times as11．________has helped to save the drowning girl is worth praising.A．Who B．The one C．Anyone D．Whoever12．I’m sorry you’ve been waiting so long，but it’ll be some time________ Brian gets back.A．where B．since C．till D．before 13．It is reported that the United States uses________ energy as the whole of Europe.A．as twice B．twice muchC．twice much as D．twice as much14．It’s________ for the Shenzhou Ⅶ spaceship that every Chinese feels cheerful and proud.A．so a successful flightB．so successful a flightC．such successful a flightD．a such successful flight15．It’s no longer a question now________ man ca n land on the moon.A．that B．whichC．whether D．whatⅡ.完形填空Billy，a hard­working student，is fourteen years oldand in the ninth grade.He has a part­time job that __16__him up every morning at five o’clock，when most peopleare still __17__ asleep.He is a newspaper boy.Each morning，Billy leaves the house at 5∶15 to goto the __18__ where the newspapers always are.Thenewspapers were __19__ to the corner by truck at midnight.He always takes a wagon to __20__ them.In the winter it is still dark __21__ he gets up every day，but during the rest of the year it is __22__.Billy must send the newspapers to the houses of people on his __23__ in all kinds of weather.He tries to put each paper on the porch(门廊) where it will be __24__ from wind，rain or snow.Sometimes his customers give him tips，__25__ him very excited.Billy earns about $70 per month through hard __26__，and he is saving some of the money to go to __27__，where he has always been longing to go.Besides that，he __28__ the rest of the earnings on records and clothes.Once a month，he has to collect the __29__ at night since many of them work during the day.That is when he is __30__ so that he is full of excitement.Luckily，he gets __31__ supported by his family.Sometimes，when Billy is sick，his brother offers to deliver the newspapers for him.Once，his father was too __32__ to help.Billy has seventy customers now，but he doesn’t feel __33__ about the number.He dreams that he will get __34__ customers as possible some day.__35__，he might win a prize for being an outstanding newspaper boy.He wants to win a trip to Europe，but he will be happy if he wins a new bicycle.16．A.wakes B．takes C．gets D．picks17．A.sound B．fallingC．fall D．soundly18．A.corner B．streetC．room D．department19．A.given B．addressedC．handed D．delivered20．A.carry B．bringC．send D．load21．A.at which B．whileC．that D．when22．A.short B．black C．light D．long 23．A.road B．way C．route D．path24．A.protected B．stopped C．kept D．prevented25．A.making B．letting C．leading D．causing 26．A.attempt B．job C．work D．struggle27．A.abroad B．school C．college D．hospital 28．A.costs B．spends C．pays D．uses29．A.paper B．money C．newspapers D．records30．A.depressed B．energetic C．fulfilled D．moved 31．A.very B．great C．greatly D．a lot of 32．A.likely B．reluctant C．triedD．willing33．A.satisfied B．pleasant C．contented D．happy34．A.many more B．as much C．as many D．much more35．A.If that B．If so C．BesidesD．What’s more1.A2.B3.A4.C5.D6.B7.B8.D9.D 10.B11.D 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.A16.C 17.A 18.A 19.D 20.A 21.D 22.C 23.C 24.A 25.A26.C 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.C 31.C 32.D 33.D 34.C 35.B***********************************************************结束Ⅰ.单项填空1．Robert is interested in ________ astronomy and he wishes he could make a trip into ________ space one day.A．the; the B．an; theC．an; / D．/; /2．After we finish the designing，the company，________ its turn，should do the constructing work.A．in B．on C．at D．for3．All people，________they are old or young，rich or poor，have been trying their best to help those in need since the disaster.A．even if B．whetherC．no matter D．however4．If they win the final tonight, the team are going to tour around the city ________ by their enthusiastic supporters.A．being cheered B．be cheeredC．to be cheered D．were cheered5．[2012·福建卷] China recently tightened its waters controls near the Huangyan Island to prevent Chinese fishing boats from ________ in the South China Sea.A．attacking B．having attackedC．being attacked D．having been attacked6．There are small groups of words which even some native speakers and writers of English find________．A．puzzling B．puzzledC．being puzzled D．to puzzle7．During job interviews, many graduates use the reputation of their schools to the full ________ themselves to the employers.A．presented B．being presentedC．to present D．having presented8．He didn't make ________ clear when and where the meeting would be held.A．this B．that C．it D．these9．________ a certain doubt among the workers as to the necessity of the work.A．There existed B．It existedC．There had D．It had10．Getting more information on how to use these tools can ________ your chances of success.A．raise B．multiplyC．add D．gain11．________ most children nowadays are the only children, they tend to be more self­centered.A．Ever since B．Now thatC．Only if D．Even though12．Mum likes this old house in downtown better than the huge one in the country, but it costs almost________．A．twice as much B．twice as manyC．twice so much D．twice so many13．There was a ________ quarrel between the husband and the wife；after that the wife left home and never came back.A．sensitive B．seriousC．violent D．strict14．Over the years she had tried her best to ________ the terrible memory, but it was not an easy task.A．live on B．block outC．bring back D．call up15．—Do you think living in the country has advantages?—________．A．Yes, perfectly B．Yes, it isC．Nothing at all D．Well, that dependsⅠ.1.D 考查冠词。

(限时：35分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．Robert is interested in ________ astronomy and he wishes he could make a trip into ________ space one day.A．the; the B．an; theC．an; / D．/; /2．After we finish the designing，the company，________ its turn，should do the constructing work.A．in B．on C．at D．for3．All people，________they are old or young，rich or poor，have been trying their best to help those in need since the disaster.A．even if B．whetherC．no matter D．however4．If they win the final tonight, the team are going to tour around the city ________ by their enthusiastic supporters.A．being cheered B．be cheeredC．to be cheered D．were cheered5．[2012·福建卷] China recently tightened its waters controls near the Huangyan Island to prevent Chinese fishing boats from ________ in the South China Sea.A．attacking B．having attackedC．being attacked D．having been attacked6．There are small groups of words which even some native speakers and writers of English find________．A．puzzling B．puzzledC．being puzzled D．to puzzle7．During job interviews, many graduates use the reputation of their schools to the full ________ themselves to the employers.A．presented B．being presentedC．to present D．having presented8．He didn't make ________ clear when and where the meeting would be held.A．this B．that C．it D．these9．________ a certain doubt among the workers as to the necessity of the work.A．There existed B．It existedC．There had D．It had10．Getting mor e information on how to use these tools can ________ your chances of success.A．raise B．multiplyC．add D．gain11．________ most children nowadays are the only children, they tend to be more self­centered.A．Ever since B．Now thatC．Only if D．Even though12．Mum likes this old house in downtown better than the huge one in the country, but it costs almost________．A．twice as much B．twice as manyC．twice so much D．twice so many13．There was a ________ quarrel between the husband and the wife；after that the wife left home and never came back.A．sensitive B．seriousC．violent D．strict14．Over the years she had tried her best to ________ the terrible memory, but it was not an easy task.A．live on B．block outC．bring back D．call up15．—Do you think living in the country has advantages?—________．A．Yes, perfectly B．Yes, it isC．Nothing at all D．Well, that dependsⅡ.阅读理解AWho would have thought that millions of people would buy a product containing living insects？A businessman named Milton Levine did. He created the Uncle Milton Ant Farm more than half a century ago. Today, grandchildren of the first ant colony owners are watching ants working hard on the ton Levine was not trained in the study of insects, also known as entomology. But he knew a lot about ants, and he designed an appealing way to share his knowledge.Mr Levine began his career as a maker of unusual t oys after World War Ⅱ. He had returned to his birthplace in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania，after serving in the United States military.He got the idea for his future career from a business newsletter, wh ich suggested that the best chances for jobs at the time were in toys. He decided to make toys. They understood that American society was about to change. The huge population increase known as the Baby Boom was beginning. There woul d be a huge demand for children's toys.One day, he saw ants parading around a swimming pool.The sight made Mr Levine remember how much he had liked watching ants as a boy on his uncle's farm. Those thoughts gave him the idea for the Uncle Milton Ant Farm.Milton Levine developed a narrow, green plastic container. The top looked like a farm, showing a farmhouse, a barn, a bridge and a windmill(风车)．Under those images was a divider that separated the ants' underground and above­ground areas.Under that was the sand where people could watch the ants digging passageways.The first Uncle Milton Ant Farms were an immediate success.They were sold in 1956.Two years later，two million of the educational toys had been sold.Through the years the toys continued to attract ant­watchers. People buy Uncle Milton Ant Farms from stores and order from websites. During his life, Mr Levine saw the sale of more than twenty million of his ant colonies.The Uncle Milton Ant Farm tells far more than how to care for the ants. For example, people receiving an Uncle Milton Ant Farm learn that the little insects are strong. Some can carry loads fifty times heavier than they are. A writer remembers owning an Uncle Milton Ant Farm when he was about five years old.He says he became very good at numbers by counting the ants.16．Which of the following words can best describe Milton Levine?A．Strong. B．Creative.C．Loyal. D．Humorous.17．________ may be studied in the science of entomology.A．Roses B．ButterfliesC．Tiger s D．Sharks18．Milton Levine got his idea from the following EXCEPT ________．A．a business newsletterB．the Baby BoomC．ants paradingD．a farmhouse19．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A．How to care for the ants.B．Ants are strong and diligent.C．The Uncle Milton Ant Farm is more than a toy.D．The Uncle Milton Ant Farm is very popular.BAt a physics conference dinner with my husband Alex, I sat next to a man I'll call Clayton. Clayton kept talking about himself all through the entire conversation: he had solved problems no one else could; only his views were right; other researchers' work was inaccurate or unimportant. I could not put in a word. Extremely annoyed, I planned to avoid Clayton in that future. In fact, I dec ided never to have another conversation with him.A few days later I was in an education class. Our professor explained how one child could become the target of the other students' ridicule(讥笑)．“Usually it's because the class sees their own weaknesses glaringly magnified(放大) in th at student. They don't want to admit they have the same weakness, so they ridicule and exclude the student. The behavior of both the class and the excluded student is caused by personal insecurity.”As I took notes, suddenly I thought of Clayton. It struck me that I have manyof the same faults. How easily I rule a conversation and leave others out. I, too, sometimes feel that only my opinion is right. My concerns or work easily seems most important. As my professor had described, I reacted negatively to someone in whom I experienced my own weakness.I changed my mind. Instead of avoiding Clayton, I'll try to listen patiently with the same kindness and acceptance that I need.20．The writer was extremely annoyed with Clayton partly because ________．A．he said not all his views were rightB．he wouldn't let her put in a wordC．he kept silent all through the dinnerD．he was too particular about the food21．Who said the words in Paragraph 3?A．Clayton.B．The writer's husband.C．The writer.D．The writer's professor.22．The fourth paragraph was written to show ________．A．why the writer changed her mindB．how the writer was annoyedC．when the writer had her educationD．what weakness the writer had23．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________．A．the writer will see other people more positivelyB．Clayton will not rule a conversation any longerC．the writer will try to avoid talking with ClaytonD．Clayton will find out he has his own weaknessⅢ.短文填词On the one hand, the robots sent to the planets have not yet found any 24.________ (迹象) of life on Mars, but they have found evidence that water 25.________ freely over the planet's surface millions of years ago. 26.________ addition, water in theform of ice exists below some 27.p________ of the Martian surface today.On the other hand, 28.d________ life on Mars would change the present view of the Universe and also give a big push toward man's work there. But a group of experts 29.o________ by President Barack Obama told him last October that US 30.________ (太空) policy should now focus on sending human beings to Mars instead of 31.________ (又一，再一) moon landing. Michael Griffin, a former head of NASA, believes 32.________ a human trip to Mars could be 33.p________ by 2037.参考答案课时作业(十四)Ⅰ.1.D 考查冠词。

Unit 4 Astronomy: the science of the stars Ⅰ.单词拼写1．What do you think of the new ________ (制度)?2．“What happened？” John's mother asked him in a ________ (温和的) voice.3．Before the Earth's protective ________ (大气层) was formed, there was no life except in the sea.4．With the ________ (引力) of the moon and the sun each day, tides (潮汐) roll in and roll away.5．He managed to finish the race, ________ (不像) more than half of the competitors.6．His face wore a ________ (困惑的，迷惑的) expression.7．Eating too many desserts can be ________ (有害的) to one's teeth.8．The plane ________ (坠毁，碰撞) into the mountain.9．According to the ________ (理论) of relativity (相对论), nothing can travel faster than light.10．Most of the evidence had been destroyed. ________ (因此，于是), it was almost impossible to prove him guilty.答案：1.system 2.gentle 3.atmosphere 4.pull 5.unlike 6.puzzled 7.harmful 8.crashed 9. theory 10.ThusⅡ.完成句子1．既然已做完了作业，你可以去玩会足球休息一下。

Unit 4 Astronomy【考情解读】一、重点单词1．astronomy n．天文学astronomer n．天文学家2．theory n．理论3．atmosphere n．大气层；气氛4．biology n．生物学biologist n．生物学家biological adj.生物学的5．gravity n．地心引力；重力6．satellite n．卫星；人造卫星7．physicist n．物理学家physical adj.物理的physics n．物理8．multiply vt.乘；增加9．exist vi.存在existence n．存在10．puzzle vt.使……迷惑puzzle n．难题；谜puzzled adj.迷惑不解的puzzling adj.令人困惑的11．crash vi. & vt.碰撞；坠落12．violent adj.猛烈的violence n．暴力violently adv.猛烈地13．harmful adj.有害的harm n．害处harm vt.对……有害14．global adj.全世界的；全球性的globe n．球体；地球仪15．unlike prep.不像；和……不同二、必备短语1．lay eggs下蛋2．in one's turn 轮到某人；接着3．block out 挡住(光线) [来源:]4．get the hang of 熟悉；掌握；理解5．watch out 密切注视；当心；提防6．depend on 依靠7．cheer up 感到高兴；感到振奋8．now that 既然9．give birth to 产生；分娩10．prevent from 阻止；制止三、经典句式1．The earth became so violent that it was not clear whether the shape would last or not.地球变得如此猛烈以致于不明确是否它的形状会保持这个样子。

2016高考英语人教新课标一轮复习必修3Unit4练习及答案（巩固）高三英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Astronomy the science of the stars 巩固新人教版必修3Ⅰ.用所给单词的适当形式填空1．A ________(violence) tornado hit a village in China the other day.2．As we all know, a bad eating habit is ________(harm) to one's health.3．Do you believe the ________(exist) of ghost?4．There is a ________ expression on his face because of the ________ problem. (puzzle)5．To me the whole ________(global) is like a family.答案：1.violent 2.harmful 3.existence 4.puzzled; puzzling 5.globeⅡ.完成句子1．Some of them __________________________ (对……有很大危害) the environment in the past ten years. (harm)2．Hearing that some measures had been taken in time __________________________ (阻止污染的进一步恶化), they all cheered up. (prevent)3．__________________________ (有可能) these plants will be moved next year. (chance) 4．The new bridge is ________________________ (三倍宽) that one built last year. (width) 5．When the war ____________________ (爆发), the two countries broke off their diplomatic relations. (break)答案：1.have done/caused great damage to2．to prevent pollution from worsening3．Chances are that4．three times the width of5．broke outⅢ.话题写作根据提示，利用本单元所学知识，完成下面的小作文。

Unit4 Astronomy：the science of stars单元检测卷第一部分听力（满分30分）（略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A（2017·浙江卷）FLORENCE, Italy—Svetlana Cojochru feels hurt. The Moldovan has lived here seven years as a c aregiver to Italian kids and elderly, but in order to stay she’s had to prove her language skills by taking a test which requires her to write a postcard to an imaginary friend and answer a fictional job ad.Italy is the latest Western European country trying to control a growing immigrant(移民) population by demanding language skills in exchange for work permits, or in some cases, citizenship.Some immigrant advocates worry that as hard financial times make it more difficult for natives to keep jobs, such measures will become more a vehicle for intolerance than integration(融合). Others say it’s only natural that newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.Other European countries laid down a similar requirement for immigrants, and some terms are even tougher. The governments argue that this will help foreigners better join the society and promote understanding across cultures.Italy, which has a much weaker tradition of immigration, has witnessed a sharp increase in immigration in recent years. In 1990, immigrants numbered some 1.14 million out of Italy’s then 56.7 million people, or about 2 percent. At the start of this year, foreigners living in Italy amounted to 4.56 million of a total population of 60.6 million, or 7.5 percent, with immigrants’ children accounting for an ever larger percentage of births in Italy.Cojochru, the Moldovan caregiver, hoped obtaining permanent residence(居住权) would help her bring her two children to Italy; they live with her sister in Moldova, where salaries are among the lowest in Europe. She was skeptical that the language requirement would encourage integration.Italians always ＂see me as a foreigner,＂an outsider, even though she’s stayed in the country for years and can speak the local language fluently, she said.1. Why does Cojochru have to take a language test?A. To continue to stay in Italy.B. To teach her children Italian.C. To find a better job in Italy.D. To better mix with the Italians.2. Some people worry that the new language requirement may ________.A. reduce Italy’s population quicklyB. cause conflicts among peopleC. lead to financial difficultiesD. put pressure on schools3. What do we know about Cojochru?A. She lives with her sister now in Italy.B. She enjoys learning the Italian language.C. She speaks Italian well enough for her job.D. She wishes to go back to her home country.B（2017届山西省太原市高三第三次模拟）Dear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the Bri tish International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.4.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C.A n assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.5.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.6.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.7.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere.COn Sunday morning in Rio, when Chinese women’s volleyball team took on Serbia for the Olympic title, 70 percent of Chinese families watched live broadcast on TV, easily beating the audience rating for Lunar New Year Gala. As team captain Hui Ruoqi hit a powerful spike to seal it 19-25， 25-17， 25-22， 25-23 on Sunday morning in Rio, applause and cheers almost blew off the roof of Maracanazinho. China’s news program Xinwen Lianbo spent seven of 30 minutes reliving the story. This is their third Olympic gold medal the Chinese women’s volleyball team has won since the 1980s.In Rio, the Chinese women’s volleyball team was assigned to the so-called group of death and faced several strong competitors. But the team never gave up. When the team lost its Rio Olympic opener to the Netherlands on Aug 6, Lang Ping urged her players to support one another through the ups and downs. When China lost to Serbia and the United States, finishing fourth to get a narrow escape from Group B and had to face host Brazil in the quarters, Lang Ping helped her players grow from each defeat on the pressure-packed Olympic stage.Lang Ping, nicknamed “Iron Hammer”, is a national heroine as well as a legend in world sports. She made histories in coaching many clubs and national teams totop level. She resigned due to health reasons in 1998. However, when the Chinese women’s volleyball faced difficulties after the Beijing Olympics, the 52-year-old lady came back in 2013 and took the coaching position. She dug out a group of young talents including Rio 2016 MVP Zhu Ting to help seasoned players Hui Ruoqi and Xu Yunli. But more importantly, she passed on the spirit to them.Among all the Chinese sports teams, the women’s volleyball remain the most special one, whose victories fueled Chinese confidence in the 1980s and still represent the best things that sports can offer to the Chinese: perseverance, courage and unity.8.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The game against Serbia attracted more Chinese audience than Lunar New Year Gala.B. C hina’s Xinwen Lianbo reported the team’s victory for 30 minutes.C. The roof of Maracanazinho was blown off by the excited audience.D. The Chinese women’s volleyball team was beaten by Serbia.9.It can be inferred from the text that ________.A. the team beat the Netherlands on Aug 6B. Lang resigned from a club due to health problems in 2013C. Lang brought the Chinese women’s volleyball back to the Olympic gloryD. after the Rio Olympic opener, the team experienced non-stop victories10.Who does the unde rline word “she” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Zhu Ting.B. Hui Ruoqi.C. Xu Yunli.D. Lang Ping.11.What make the Chinese women’s volleyball team so special?A. The coach and strong competitors.B. Some young talents and seasoned players.C. Each defeat and pressure.D. The teams’ success and spirits.DYou are never really alone in science, at least not at first. Most academic careers start with a PhD, which involves work closely with a supervisor, or an adviser. Nonethe less it’s worth thinking about whether you’ll join a team of thousands or, on the contrary, work hard for a temporary alliance of two.Join a large team, and you might play a part in something as big as landing a science laboratory on Mars. But you’ll have to work exceptionally hard to make your contribution familiar to future employers.Working on your own or with a small group puts you in control and makes it easier for future employers to see your accomplishments. It’s slightly more dangerous —there’s n o one to blame when things go wrong —but it’s an exciting way to go if you can.When I started my PhD in 2005, my supervisor set me to work with a small, informal team. I still spend about half my time working with some of the same people on rather different projects. The team brings help in the form of resources and friendly criticism.The field you choose determines whether this mode of working will be suitable. In experimental particle physics, for instance, it’s almost essential to work in a big group. Astronomy, the field in which I work, finds itself in an in-between state: historically, most work was accomplished by individuals or small groups, but that situation is changing. As telescopes become larger and more complex, they require larger groups of engineers and scientists to build them, run them and interpret their results. The Planck surveyor satellite, for instance, lists around 200 authors on its early papers.Individuals or small groups can still work on big things. Every day I take my own deci sions about what I’ll do next —sometimes that’s scary, but more often it’s enormous fun. If you’re doing some research, and going ＂small＂ is an option, I’d recommend it.12.Nowadays astronomy needs more people because .A.it is a tradition from the pastB. the aim of astronomy has changedC. advanced equipment is usedD. more people are interested in it13.Which of the following is the advantage of working on your own?A. Future employers are more likely to appreciate your work.B. You can work with different people on different projects.C. It is more enjoyable and you can do your research more efficiently.D. It’s easier for you to obtain accomplishments in a shorter time.14.Why do some people prefer to join a large team?A. Because the team can bring them more help.B. Because they have the chance to join a large project.C. Because they can get friendly criticism from their colleagues.D. Because their supervisors will share their experience with them.15.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. The importance of cooperationB. Be cautious in science!C. The advantage of group workD. Large team or small group? 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Unit 4 Astronomy the science of the stars练(一) 英语知识运用·组块专练——练准度(限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空(2016·广西桂林一模)The other day I was having a meal in an Italian restaurant when I got a phone call from a long lost friend. In my excitement I talked slightly __1__ than usual and in Spanish, my mother tongue. A few minutes into the __2__ the lady sitting at the table beside mine got up, seemingly __3__， and asked the restaurant staff to find for her another __4__ as far away as possible from me. I __5__ in my seat out of embarrassment, feeling the __6__ to go over and apologize.I looked around and __7__ the lady was alone and staring out the window at the table furthest away from me. I was about to stand up when it hit me that she might prefer not to be __8__. Right then I __9__ my plans for a conventional apology and decided to conduct an experiment. Seeing those __10__ smile cards in my wallet I took one out. On signing my restaurant check I asked my waiter to __11__ charge the lady’s meal to my credit card and __12__ her a smile card instead of her bill.When I was __13__ I told the staff I would be back in a few hours to pick up my credit card and close the bill. I returned later as I promised, excited to learn the __14__ of the experiment. To my pleasant surprise, things __15__ the best possible way. The restaurant staff happily approached me, telling me that in the many times she had had dinner there before __16__ had they seen the old lady smile and laugh like she did __17__ receiving the smile card and the D|S0 __18__. She thanked the staff __19__ they explained that someone else did the job.To top it off, the staff asked me about the smile cards so as to conduct their own __20__. It was an interesting, fun experiment which may hopefully result in many more.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。