1、课时作业(十八)Unit 6Section Developing ideas& Presenting ideas阅读理解AA Russian spacecraft traveling to the International Space Station Thursday had to make an emergency landing when a rocket engine failed to fire. It was the latest in a recent series of failures for the Russian space program, which is also
2、used by the US. to carry its astronauts to the station.United States astronaut Nick Hague and Russian astronaut Alexei Ovchinin landed safely about 20 kilometers from Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan. The city is about 450 kilometers from the Russias Baikonur space center, where Russia operates through an
3、agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan.Both the US. space agency NASA and Russias Roscosmos reported that the two were quickly recovered from the landing area by rescue crews. A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Thank God the crew is alive” after they had landed safely.About t
4、wo minutes after launching, the threestage Soyuz booster rocket suffered an unspecified failure of its second stage. Russias TASS news agency said the capsule carrying the two men separated from the troubled rocket safely. This caused the capsule to drop very sharply into the Earths atmosphere. Para
5、chutes (降落伞) helped slow the returning capsule. Search and rescue teams were sent to recover the crew. Russias RIA news agency reported that Russia has immediately suspended all manned space launches after the failure. Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said he had ordered a state commission to carry out
6、 an investigation into what went wrong. He said Russia would share all relevant information with the US.The TASS news agency said that the ISS crew had enough supplies and that the failed launch would not affect operations.The US. and other nations have depended on Russia to carry astronauts to the
7、ISS since the retirement of the Space Shuttle program in 2011. In coming years, American aerospace companies SpaceX, with its Dragon 2, and Boeing, with its Starliner, are expected to return to space.1What caused the failure of the launch?AThe problem of the engine.BThe terrible weather.CThe drop of
8、 the capsule.DThe wrong operation.2What can we learn about the launch?AThe capsule landed safely in Dzhezkazgan, Russia.BRussia had never failed in the space launch before this failure.CThe failed launch will have a serious effect on the operations.DAt first the capsule dropped very rapidly into the
9、 Earths atmosphere.3What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ASpaceX is sure to go back to space soon.BAmerica carried astronauts to the ISS by itself before 2011.CNow only Russia can carry astronauts to space.DThe ISS crew lives a very good life in the space station.4What can be the best titl
10、e of the text?AThe Rescue of Two AstronautsBThe Launch of Russian SpacecraftCCooperation Between Russia and AmericaDEmergency Landing in Failed Space LaunchBLooking for a true outofthisworld vacation? Then you are in luck! Texasbased startup Orion Span announced they were taking reservations for Aur
11、ora (极光) Station, the worlds first luxury hotel in space.The pillshaped space station will measure 43.5 feet long and 14.1 feet wideabout the size of a large private jets cabinwhen completed. It will accommodate four guests in two private suites and two crew members, most likely former astronauts. H
12、overing about 200 miles above the Earth, Aurora Station will circle the planet once every 90 minutes, enabling guests to enjoy 16 spectacular sunrises and sunsets daily, as well as scores of the breathtaking northern and southern auroras that the hotel is named after.While admiring the beauty of our
13、 planet, tourists can have nonastronaut food and drinks or entertain themselves with playing cards. Those hoping to do something more worthwhile will be able to engage in astronautlike experiments such as growing food in a special environment. The WiFienabled spacecraft will make it easy for guests
14、to share their experiences with friends and family members on Earth. At the end of the week and halflong vacation, returning guests will be treated to a special “heros welcome”， similar to the one experienced by astronauts returning from a real mission.Before the onceinalifetime trip, guests will ha
15、ve to undergo a threemonth special training learning how to move in a weightless environment, along with the basics of space flight and orbital mechanics. Also, before you start packing your bags, you will have to pay $9.5 million for the 12day roundtrip vacation.While several companies are planning
16、 to build hotels in space, Orion Span hopes to transform sections of used rockets floating in space into hotel rooms, instead of crowding the already messy skies with additional manmade objects.5What can we learn about Aurora Station?APeople can visit it now.BIts construction will last for about 5 y
17、ears.CIt can only hold four people.DIt looks like a pill about the size of a large plane.6Why is the space hotel named Aurora Station?AGuests can enjoy spectacular auroras of the Earth.BThe station will give off auroras while travelling.CThe station will run round the auroras of the Earth.DThe hotel
18、 is lit up by the auroras of the Earth.7What can guests do in a space hotel?AStay there as long as they like.BCook meals as they do at home.CCommunicate with their family.DReceive a welcome as a real hero.8What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThere is little room for people to live on Earth
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25、.10Whos Ethan in the text?AA tour guide.BAn employee of TFT.CA university teacher.DA former customer.11Where is this text most likely from?AA website advertisement.BA newspaper report.CA textbook on tourism.DA geographical book.课时作业(十八)阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了运送宇航员到国际空间站的一艘俄罗斯飞船由于发动机故障致使飞船作了紧急降落，所
26、幸无人伤亡。1答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句可知，由于发动机故障导致发射失败。故选A。2答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据第四段中的This caused the capsule to drop very sharply into the Earths atmosphere. Parachutes(降落伞)helped slow the returning capsule.可知，一开始太空舱迅速掉入了地球大气层，故选D。3答案与解析：B推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，自从2011年航天飞机计划退出，美国以及其他国家都依靠俄罗斯运送宇航员到国际空间站，由此可以推知，2011年以前，美国
27、利用自己的航天飞机运送宇航员，故选B。4答案与解析：D主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句A Russian spacecraft traveling to the International Space Station Thursday had to make an emergency landing when a rocket engine failed to fire.为本文的主旨句，讲述了运送宇航员到国际空间站的一艘俄罗斯飞船由于发动机故障致使飞船作了紧急降落，故选D。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。总部位于得克萨斯州的Orion Span公司宣布，他们正在为世界上第一家太空豪华酒店Auror
28、a Station做准备，这意味着人们可以在真正意义上进行一次太空之旅。5答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第二段中的The pillshaped space station. about the size of a large private jets cabinwhen completed. It will accommodate four guests in two private suites and two crew members可知，太空酒店Aurora Station看起来像一个药丸形状的大型飞机。故选D项。6答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第二段中的enabling guests
29、to enjoy 16 spectacular sunrises and sunsets daily, as well as scores of the breathtaking northern and southern auroras that the hotel is named after可知，太空旅馆名叫Aurora Station是因为客人在上面可以欣赏地球上壮观的极光。故选A项。7答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第三段中的The WiFienabled spacecraft will make it easy for guests to share their experience
30、s with friends and family members on Earth.可知，这艘搭载WiFi功能的航天器将使游客很容易与地球上的朋友和家人分享他们的经历。因此在太空旅馆上的客人能与他们的家人交流。故选C项。8答案与解析：B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Orion Span hopes to transform sections of used rockets floating in space into hotel rooms, instead of crowding the already messy skies with additional manmade objects可
31、知，Orion Span希望将漂浮在太空中的部分废旧火箭改造成酒店客房，而不是用额外的人造物体挤占已经凌乱的天空。因此从最后一段可以推断出过多的航天器已经引起了人们的关注。故选B项。C【语法解读】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了为青少年提供旅游项目的TFT这一组织。9答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据Local Experiences标题下的Our mission is authentic travel. We partner with local experts to create enriching experiences that teach teens to be savvy travellers.可知，TFT最有可能是一个青少年旅游组织。故选A项。10答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据Check out what past travellers have to say about TFT and discover why we are the best.以及最后一段的评价可知，伊桑是这个组织之前的一位顾客。故选D项。11答案与解析：A推理判断题。本文主要介绍了为青少年提供旅游项目的TFT的一些优点及顾客评价，所以文章最可能摘自一家网站的广告。故选A项。