1、潍坊市2021-2022学年高二上学期期中考试英语注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分75分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，
2、你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman advised to eat?A. Some bread. B. A salad. C. A sandwich. 2. When was the picture taken?A. When the man was in primary school.B. When the man was in high school.C. When the man was in college. 3. How does the man sound?A. Worried. B. Surprised. C
3、. Angry. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. On a plane. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A reading competition. B. A famous person. C. A new book. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话
4、或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the woman start to play the piano?A. At 5 years old. B. At 1l years old. C. At 16 years old. 7. Why didnt the man play the guitar?A. He never liked the guitar. B. He preferred playing sports. C. He didnt have an instrum
5、ent. 听第?段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Shop assistant and customer. 9. What season is it now?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end?A. Go to another store. B. Wait until next summer. C
6、. Buy a swimsuit online. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where is the man going to have dinner on Friday night?A. At a restaurant. B. At his sisters place. C. At his mothers place. 12. When did the mans sister move out?A. During high school. B. Right after high school. C. In her second year of college. 13. How
7、 often does the man usually see his sister?A. About once a week. B. About once a month. C. About once a year. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Which type of bear is in danger of disappearing?A. Panda bears. B. Black bears. D. Brown bears. 15. What is one difference between black bears and brown bears?A. Brown b
8、ears can be dangerous.B. Black bears have broad shoulders.C. Brown bears are mostly harmless. 16. What do brown bears usually eat?A. Roots. B. Meat. C. Insects. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which part of the moon did the rocket land on?A. The “dark side. B. The closest side to Earth. C. A previously explor
9、ed side. 18. Why did the scientists bring plants to the moon?A. To support life from Earth. B. To plant them in the soil there. C. To study how the environment there affects them. 19. How long will the vehicles task last?A. About three months. B. About one year. C. About four years. 20. What does th
10、e space agency probably think about the space project so far?A. It may fail. B. Its very successful. C. Its a little behind schedule. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。ABooks Kids Should Read Before They re TwelveThe Snowy Day By Ezra Jack KeatsA young boy wa
11、kes to a world of freshly fallen snow and goes exploring throughout the cityscape in this gentle, shinning classic. With simple text and imaginative pictures, Ezra Jack Keats catches the delight kids feel in the simplest pleasures. Goodnight Moon By Margaret Wise BrownAs the moon rises in a winter n
12、ight sky, a young rabbit settles down for the night. An old lady rabbit rocks quietly in a nearby chair sewing（缝补）, two cats playing on the carpet. The room grows gradually darker as the rabbit says goodnight to each object in his room and outside the window, and he falls asleep. The Tale of Peter R
13、abbit By Beatrix PotterDespite his mothers warning, Peter Rabbit enters Mr. McGregors garden. Sure enough, Mr. McGregor tracks Peter with a spade（铁锹）. Peter loses his shoes among the potatoes and cabbages. Frightened and out of breath, Peter finally sees the gate and slips back home. He is put to be
14、d with a cup of tea while his three well-behaved sisters enjoy fruits and milk. Frog and Toad Are Friends By Arnold LobelOnce Frog convinces the sleepy Toad that winter is actually over, the two friends run outside to see how the world is looking in spring. With each new season comes new journeys. E
15、ven though the characters are imaginary, the feelings they share are very. real, and the care they show for each other and the world around them stands out as good example of friendship. 21. Which book can help children develop a bedtime routine?A. The Snowy Day. B. Goodnight Moon. C. The Tale of Pe
16、ter Rabbit. D. Frog and Toad Are Friends. 22. What does Peter Rabbit do?A. He explores a private garden. B. He has an argument with his mother. C. He is too frightened to go back home. D. He harvests the vegetables in the garden. 23. What does Arnold Lobel intend to tell children in his book?A. Frie
17、ndship. B. Travel guides. C. Information sharing. D. Animal protection. BAccording to a Facebook post by. Kevin Leslie, a man was traveling with his young daughter when he was told he had to buy her a plane ticket or she could not board. This woman needs to be recognized, Leslie wrote. A gentleman w
18、as checking in for his flight when the agent asked how old his daughter was. He said she had recently turned two. The agent then asked if she had a ticket, The man was confused because he was under the impression she could ride for free. He was hit with emotion. He mentioned he couldnt afford. to re
19、book this flight or get her the ticket with such short notice. He stepped aside and tried to make a few calls. Hugging his daughter and grabbing his head, you could tell he was heartbroken. This woman next to him at the front counter heard the whole thing. She walked over to him and asked what was w
20、rong. After they talked for a bit they walked up to the counter together. She pointed back at his daughter and said, I wanna buy her ticket. The agent said You know how much this ticket costs right? The woman responded $700 something? $749 the agent said. The woman said thats fine and pulled out her
21、 credit card.”“I was right there and I just said to her, God Bless You! and they printed out the ticket,” Leslie continued in the post. The agent kept talking about her goosebumps（鸡皮疙瘩）while the man hugged the woman and asked for her name to repay her. The woman just kept saying, Dont worry about it
22、. She knew she wanted to help that man and his daughter no matter what the cost. Please share this story because people like this need to be praised.”Although Bolton planned to stay anonymous（匿名的）and did not buy the ticket to receive attention, after the post went viral on Facebook, a number of peop
23、le left comments that revealed her identity. Some of her personal friends and co-workers left comments that this is exactly the kind of thing that she would do, and that they are proud to know her. 24. What can we infer about the man?A. He wanted to save some money. B. He repaid the woman as promise
24、d. C. He was sad to part with his daughter. D. He couldnt afford the ticket on the spot. 25. Why did the agent keep talking about her goosebumps afterwards?A. The woman wanted to stay anonymous. B. It was the Flight Company that was to blame. C. The agent was so excited to deal with the case. D. The
25、 man was surprised when told to buy an extra ticket. 26. What is Boltons friends. attitude towards her action according to the text?A. It was troublesome to be Boltons friends. B. It is natural for Bolton to take such an action. C. Boltons action is beyond their imagination. D. They feel envy of Bol
26、tons financial condition. 27. The purpose of the text is to. A. compare and evaluate B. spread and advocate D. introduce and inform C. argue and discussCAs Valentines Day approaches, many people with logs will not care one hit whether they set a card. A survey by the Kennel Club has found almost one
27、 in five said they were so attached to their pet because dogs dont let you down in the same way that other people might. Hollywood legend Glenn Close took her Havanese dog Pip to the Oscars last year, describing her pet as the best date a girl can have. Comedian Miranda Hart and racing driver Lewis
28、Hamilton have gone on holiday with their dogs, and actor Ryan Gosling has taken his cross-breed George, who he describes as the great love of my life, to chat shows for moral support. This could be due to the numerous benefits that come with dog ownershipfrom the psychological to the physical. Dogs
29、help their owners unwind, whether thats with a daily walk in fresh air, or with a cuddle（依很）on a sofa. They can also be great listeners, help their owners release stress, and can play a part in improving their health and fitness. Nevertheless, for those dog owners who are still looking for love, the
30、 research suggests their pet might help. More than a fifth of those questioned said they had been asked out on a date with their dog appearing best for attracting a potential partner. Among those responding to the survey, 21 percent said they were more likely to date someone who also had a dog. Mr.
31、Lambert said, “This is quite unsurprising when you consider that dogs are a great ice-breaker, when strangers may otherwise not look twice at each other, and that we tend to have more associations about people who love dogs.”People who owned a pet dog were also very likely to say their pet may have
32、helped them out romantically. 28. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Summarizing the previous paragraph. B. Providing some advice for the pet owners. C. Introducing some celebrities to the readers. D. Giving some examples to support the view above. 29. What does the, underlined word unwind in parag
33、raph 3 probably mean?A. Focus. B. Relax. C. Recover. D. Participate. 30. Why is dating out with a pet dog more appealing?A. It comforts the strangers. B. It is the best friend of mankind. C. It is a bridge between the parties. D. It makes the conversation romantic. 31. What is the authors attitude t
34、o the company of a pet dog?A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Reserved. D. Disapproving. DThe tree house is a platform or building constructed around, next to or among the trunk or branches of one or more strong trees. In a more dangerous time in human history, their position above the ground would protec
35、t the dweller（居住者）against environment difficulties and possible fierce animals. As modern construction has improved, the tree houses have become less of a practical dwelling and more of a childrens novelty. But now, these fun shelters are appealing to adults too and many are booking themselves in fo
36、r a few nights among the treetops. These tree house hotels can be found from Europe to Australia. Best of all, they come in a variety of interesting designs! From the traditional four walls and a roof hotel, to the more artistic Nothofagus Hotel in Chilean Patagonia, whose twelve-sided walls make it
37、 look like a beehive. The Free Spirit Spheres（球体）village on Vancouver Island in Canada allows guests to stay in one of three yellow spheres, which hang from trees. Not only are they as safe as houses, theyre popular!In Sweden, at the Treehotel, numbers have also risen. “In 2010, we had four rooms an
38、d around 1,500 guests a year. Today we have seven rooms and nearly 5,000 guests, co-founder Kent Lindvall explains. Each of the rooms there was designed by an architect, who was asked to make use of the light and surroundings. They include a mirrored cube, a birds nest and a UFO. And how about an of
39、fice? Microsoft, hoping to give its employees thinking space, has constructed a tree building structure. Studies show people can work better in nature. They are more productive, says Mr. Nelson, designer and builder of tree houses. If youve no head for heights, then maybe a tree house will be your h
40、ome away from home. But the sense of adventure, the novelty of the setting and the opportunity to return to nature are attracting an increasing number of tree house-staying adults. 32. How do children feel about the tree houses?A. They are novel. B. They are practical. C. They are strongly built. D.
41、 They are well decorated. 33. What do we know about the rooms at the Treehotel?A. They are unique in design. B. They are the largest in size.C. They overlook birds nests. B. They appear in traditional style. 34. What has Microsoft done for its employees?A. It has rented tree house hotels. B. It has
42、created tree house office buildings. C. It has trained them to work more productively. D. It has improved their abilities to survive outdoors. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Advantages of Tree 1Hotels B. The trend for Tree HousesC. Ways of Building Tree Hotels D. The differences Be
43、tween Tree Houses第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Should you eat to live or live to eat?.a question posed by French playwright Moliere in his work The Miser. While eating is functional, and our bodies need the fuel that food provides, dining with friends or loved one
44、s can be a wonderful experience. 36 But is dining alone really that bad? Maybe not. We all have foods we like and dislike. Maybe its a pungent（刺鼻的）cheese or smelly fish. 37 When dining alone, we can consume whatever we like, with the added benefits that we might be able to eat more healthily. 38 If
45、dining alone, you can make the choice depending on your desires at that moment and get your nourishment at exactly the time youre hungry! And why does it have to be a restaurant? You could eat in a park, garden or even your bedthe point is, the choice is yours! 39 According to psychologist Sherrie B
46、ourg Carter, a bit of staying alone can help your brain to relax and may help you concentrate more. For those of us who suffer from misophonia, a hatred of sound, the noise of someone else chewing can be unbearable. Eating alone can save you from the extreme anxiety that can avoid listening to the s
47、ounds in others mouths! So, is eating alone bad? Well, it may not be for everyone, but there certainly are some benefits to it. 40 A. We end up ordering the same. B. Try it sometimeyou might just like it!C. That alone time also means its a time to switch of. D. Generally, for some, dining with frien
48、ds can be a necessity. E. We sometimes hold back on things that may offend the noses of others. F. However, some of us often find ourselves reserving a table for one in a restaurant. G. Have you ever spent too long debating which restaurant to eat in or when to meet?第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1
49、分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I can remember once when I was just a little boy, my Mom and I drove to my aunts house. It was a warm, summer afternoon so I went outside to play in the 41 . After over an hour playing and 42 by myself I got 43 and walked inside to see what they were
50、doing. 44 out on the kitchen table was a large, homemade quilt（棉被）that was still being sewn together. I sat on a chair and watched as my aunt 45 sewed a little piece onto the collage（拼贴画）of color. I looked over at one edge of it and saw a piece of thread 46 . Without thinking I reached over to 47 it
51、. “NO!” It was my Moms voice. I 48 back. That was the first time I can ever remember her 49 at me. Seeing the 50 look on my face she smiled and gently showed me 51 she did so. That single piece of thread wove in and out of the different pieces of fabric（织物）. Like a 52 mountain road, it made its way
52、from one end of the quilt to the other. If I had done like that, I might have torn the entire quilt and 53 hours of work. As I 54 that moment today, I can see that each of us is a lot like that single 55 and our love and our life help to hold the whole thing together. So accept your place and live i
53、t each day of your life. 41. A. school B. basement C. yard D. study42. A. reflecting B. calculating C. monitoring D. exploring43. A. involved B. bored C. excited D. interested44. A. Laid B. Lined C. Pointed D. Sold45. A. formally B. bravely C. nervously D. patiently46. A. running out B. cutting out
54、C. sticking out D. wearing out47. A. pick B. fix C. cut D. pull48. A. jumped B. called C. talked D. answered49. A. laughing B. shouting C. wondering D. glaring50. A. worried B. excited C. frightened D. satisfied51. A. why B. how C. when D. where52. A. virtual B. smooth C. straight D. winding53. A. r
55、equired B. ruined C. made D. spent54. A. look back on B. live up to C. give way to D. look forword to55. A. color B. quilt C. day D. thread第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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。Dozens of cities line the Grand Canal. The Yangzhou section is very complex. Yangzhou has a network of wate
56、rways, where 56 （course）built in different dynasties meet with natural waters. One of the greatest values of Yangzhous section of the canal 57 （be）that it has an accurate historical record. It has a long-term impact 58 economic and cultural exchanges between north and south. These wouldnt have been
57、possible, otherwise. It also set an example for canal 59 （construct）across China, leading to the final Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, 60 connects the channels built in different periods. The canal 61 （bring）economic prosperity（繁荣, 兴旺）and cultural progress to the city. Yangzhou was, therefore, home to
58、 many salt merchants, who built Chinese gardens that remain to this day. The canal was built for the citys economic, cultural and social development. And development, in turn, required canals with 62 （high）transport capacity. And this history was shown at the Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum, 63 （s
59、chedule）to open in July. The Grand Canals Yangzhou section hosts rich cultural heritage 64 remains one of the most active parts of the Grand Canal. The city was born with the canal, so the culture of Yangzhou and the waterway are 65 （actual）one and the same. 第三节单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据首字母和汉语提示写出单词的正确
60、形式，每空限填一词。66. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel b_（有福的）to be alive. 67. We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our i_（交流；相互影响）with other people. 68. Through intense effort，Yuan Longping o_（克服）enormous technical difficulties to develop the fir
61、st hybrid rice. 69. Snow suspected that the water pump was to b_（把归咎于；指责）. 70. Xie Lei is a_（有雄心的）to set up a business in China after graduation. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校英文报将举办题为“My Favorite Chinese Scientist”的征文活动，请你写一篇文章投稿，要点包括：1. 科学家简介；2. 该科学家的贡献；3. 对你的影响。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题
62、卡的相应位置作答。My Favorite Chinese Scientist第二节（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文Several years ago I loaned a girl some cash as she badly needed some work done to her car. We eventually worked in different cities but remained friends. About a year later she sent me a card thanking me for helping
63、 out and repaid me, which I had never expected from her. The $250 she gave me was nice to have, but honestly was not needed, nor did I expect her to repay me. About a week after I had been given this cash, I went on a late night food run with a friend, when I encountered a homeless man who was takin
64、g shelter from the less than pleasant weather we were having at the time. The homeless man who was sitting at a table next to us was told by the waitress that he couldnt be there if he didnt order anything. I overheard him ask how much a cup of coffee was, counted the few dollars he had in his pocke
65、t, and a little reluctantly ordered coffee so he could stay inside. As I heard all of this, and thinking of the cash I had just received but didnt need, I felt this might be someone I could help. So I engaged the man in some conversation, because I know most people who are homeless dont get the bene
66、fit of casual conversation very often. I learned he was aged 45 and had previously worked as a tree trimmer （修剪工）off the books. Unfortunately about a year ago he fell while working and badly hurt his back and was no longer able to work until he got his back medically addressed. After about 10-15 min
67、utes of conversation I told him that if he felt comfortable accepting my offer, I would buy him whatever food off the menu he wanted. He resisted because he didnt want to trouble me, I insisted he accept my offer because everyone deserves a warm meal. He eventually accepted and ordered something sim
68、ple.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。After paying the bills, I pulled $250 out of my wallet and folded it into my pocket. With tears in his eyes, the homeless: man insisted he get my phone number so he could repay me some day. 高二英语试题参考答案及评分标准第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）1-5CBACC 6-10ACCBC 11-15CB
69、BAA 16-20 BACAB第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2. 5分，满分50分）21-23 BAA 24-27 DCBB 28-31DBCB 32-35 AABB 36-40 FEGDB第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 CDBAD 46-50 CDABC 51-55 ADBAD第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. courses 57. is 58. on 59. construction 60. which 61. brought62. higher 63. scheduled 64. and 65. a
70、ctually第三节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）66. blessed 67. interactions 68. overcame 69. blame 70. ambitious第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:My Favorite Chinese ScientistMy favorite Chinese scientist is Yuan Longping, the “father of hybrid rice. As one of Chinas most famous scientists, Yuan devoted h
71、imself to studying agriculture. His hybrid strains have helped feed not just China, but many other countries that depend on rice as well. He received numerous awards, but he cared little for celebrity or money. Instead, he made large donations to support agricultural research. Yuans great contributi
72、ons to human beings and his noble personality have impressed me deeply, which motivates me to be excellent. 第二节（满分25分）One possible version:After paying the bills, I pulled $250 out of my wallet and folded it into my pocket. As my friend and I got up to leave, the homeless man again thanked me for th
73、e kindness and the conversation. I shook his hand, looked him dead in the eye, and handed him the $250. I told him hes a good man who has had some terrible luck and nothing more, and that hopefully this would be a big step in a better direction for him. With tears in his eyes, the homeless man insis
74、ted he get my phone number so he could repay me some day. I told him that how he can repay me is some day when he sees someone who needs help and hes in a position to help, and let the love pass on. I wished him the best in his path forward, and left with my friend, feeling that we can take action t
75、o help make the world around us better. 附听力原文：Text 1M: Here is your water with no ice, Miss. Now what would you like to eat? We have a special deal on ham sandwiches-theyre only five dollars each!W: No, thank you. I would like a salad and some bread. Text 2W: You look so young in this picture, Eric.
76、 Let me guessYou were in middle school?M: That was in my final year of high school. I know because I cut my long hair right before I went to college. Text 3M: Where is my mother? She was sitting down on this bench when I left her half an hour ago. W: I dont know. I was looking in the store windows.
77、M: I hope shes OK! Shes old and sometimes doesnt remember where she is. Text 4W: Ive been sitting in this position for so long, and my leg has fallen asleep. I have finished two films. When will we land?M: In about 20 minutes. You should get up and walk around first. Text 5W: What do you think about
78、 my reading tonight? Many people came up afterwards and said they were excited to read the book themselves. M: I bet itll sell out in no time! Congratulations -you re going to be famous!Text 6M: Your guitar playing sounds beautiful. You must have played for a long time. W: Actually, Ive only taken g
79、uitar lessons for a year. I played the piano since I was five years old until last year when I turned sixteen. But I always wanted a guitar, and I finally got one for my birthday. Ive played every day since then!M: Thats great! I always wanted to play the guitar, but I never did. Neither of my paren
80、ts plays music, so they didnt thinking of getting me a musical instrument. I played a lot of sports instead. Text 7M: Hi, do you have any swimsuits left? I didnt see any in the window. W: Im afraid they re all sold out for the season. Did you check the clothes in the sales section?M: Yes, I didnt fi
81、nd anything there. Is it possible that you still have some in your storehouse?W: Probably not, but Ill go check. What size are you looking for?M: 36 or mens large. W: Alright. Please wait here. Ill be back in a few minutesM: Thank you. W: Im sorry, but I didnt find anything. Its the end of summer, s
82、o we just sold all our swimsuits. We wont get any more until spring. If you need one before that, Im sure you can find it online. Text 8W: What are you going to do on Friday night?M: Oh, Im going to have dinner with my mother and my sister. W: Sounds lovely! Are you going to a restaurant?M: No. My m
83、other prefers cooking at home, so we re going to eat at her place. W: Her place? You dont live with your mother anymore?M: No. I moved out during my second year of college, and my sister left right after she graduated from high school. W: Okay. So how often do you all meet up back at your mothers?M:
84、 About once a month. But I was too busy with school last month, so I havent seen my mother for two months. W: What about your sister? Do you see her more often?M: Not really. Shes usually pretty busy at work, so we only see each other at my mothers. Text 9M: Im writing a report on bears for biology.
85、 Ive learned many interesting facts about them. W: Like what?M: Well, there are different types of bears that have very different qualities. Polar bears live in the Arctic and panda bears live in the mountains of China. Those two types of bears are in danger of disappearing. In the United States, th
86、ere are many bears. And there are two main types: black bears and brown bears. Many people cant tell the difference between them because their colors are often similar, but its important to know what kind of bear you re looking at. W: Whys that?M: Black bears are mostly harmlessTheyll rarely attack
87、a person. But brown bears might attack a human if they feel threatened. W: Wow! How do you tell them apart?M: Brown bears are usually large and have a big space between their shoulders. They eat meat. Black bears are usually much smaller. They mostly eat roots, insects, and fish. W: Interesting! I d
88、idnt know any of that. Text 10And now, our top news story is from Chinas space agency, CNSA. China has successfully landed its Change 4 rocket on the far side of the moon. Its the first man-made object ever to land on the dark side, which is always turned away from Earth. Scientists will control a s
89、mall vehicle that looks like a robot to explore the hidden side of the moon for the first time. The vehicle is studying the environment there and has already sent back pictures sooner than planned. One of the most interesting experiments that the space agency will carry out is the observation of org
90、anic life from Earth. The main part of the rocket carried small boxes of plants, soil, and water. Scientists want to learn about the effects of the moons low gravity on an Earth-like life system. It will take some time for this to be studied, and the experiment is expected to last a full year. The vehicles task, however, will only last about three months.
