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Ⅰ.阅读理解
From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations，human beings have been putting great effort into space research.And so far，we have achieved many successes.But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not cease trying to progress.
The international space station is an important step we should take in space exploration.It is not only helpful but also essential.It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time.It is also a base for the observations of the earth and the universe.It could also be an important base for later travels to the moon and Mars.In a word，if we want to explore space more，the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.
As the space station costs a lot of money，it is hard for one country alone to establish one.The USA seems to be the only country that has the ability to build a space station alone，and it has tried to do so，but not very successful.So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together.Though it is still extremely expensive，it is much cheaper than doing it alone.It is really a job that needs everyone's effort and will benefit everyone.
But even so，the funds needed are still a big problem.As for the USA，it seems that it has too many things to spend its money on.Although it is the richest country in the world，it has much debt every year.It has to make arrangements about its finance，and try to find a balance in all these issues.
1．What is the author's attitude towards building and developing the
international space station?
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Critical.
D．Dissatisfied.
【解析】 态度判断题。根据第一段中的“we should not cease trying to progress”和文中作者介绍国际空间站的重要性可知，作者对建立国际空间站持支持态度。
【答案】 A
2．From Paragraph 2 we learn that________.
A．the necessity of building the international space station is not realized now
B．many experiments have been done in the international space sation C．the international space station is necessary for people to explore space more
D．people have traveled to Mars from the international space station 【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In a word，if we want to explore space more，the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.”可知，国际空间站是进行太空探索所必需的。
【答案】 C
3．Which of the following is NOT a reason for countries' cooperation in building the international space station?
A．That it requires a lot of money. B．That it needs everyone's effort.
C．That it will benefit every participating country. D．That it is too far away from the earth.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“As the space station costs a lot of money...”和“It is really a job that needs everyone's effort and will benefit everyone.”可知，A、B、C三项均提到了，而文章中没有提到D项。
【答案】 D
4．The underlined word“aggregated”in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“________”．
A．united B．scolded C．allowed D．forbade
【解析】 词义猜测题。由该词所在的语境可知，发展国际空间站耗资巨大，因此美国联合其他一些国家共同来建设该工程，即该词的意思相当于united。
【答案】 A
5．Which of the following aspects about building the international space station is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．Difficulties. B．Cooperation.
C．Significance. D．Specific arrangements.
【解析】 细节理解题。第二段提到了建设国际空间站的重要性，第三段提到了建设国际空间站面临的困难和合作的重要性，但是文中没有涉及具体细节安排，故答案为D项。
【答案】 D Ⅱ.信息匹配
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。 首先请阅读下列课程的信息：
A．City Water Skiing Centre—We are in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing.We offer half hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm.A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit.
B．Horse Riding School—Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one instruction that makes learning to ride a horse safe and easy.We are located on a large farm where you will be able to get to enjoy lots of fresh air and the beauty of nature.Open 7 days a week between 8 am and 6 pm.
C．Ballroom Dancing Society—The dancing society is organizing a special course for new members.No experience is necessary and if you don't have your
own partner we will arrange one for you.Have fun learning to dance and making new friends in class and at our many social events.Classes begain every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm.
D．Hiking Club—The club is looking for new members to join us on our regular hikes.Each weekend we go to local mountain and forest locations for long walks providing the chance for plenty of exercise and fresh air.Different members take part each week so you will have the chance to make new friends.The hikes range in difficulty from easy to very hard and we expect our members to be fit before they join.
E．Ron's Boxing Gym—We don't just teach you how to box；we teach you how to keep fit for the rest of your life.Our training involves many different activities such as running，skipping and lifting weight，as well as —of course—actual boxing.Once a month we also organize practice fights for members of the same sex and weight.Open from 2 pm to 10 pm.
F．Water Polo Club—If you can swim and like ball sports then you'll love water polo.It is like playing football in the water，a fun and low-impact way to stay healthy.As a water-based sport it is also the ideal way to recover from injury.Open weekdays from 9 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.
请阅读下列个人信息，然后匹配人物与拟选的课程。
1．Harold—is a busy bank manager working in the city.He has put on a lot of weight in recent years and wants to take up a sport that will help him get fit.He enjoys thrilling and exciting sports but as he often has to work late into the evening and on the weekend so he only has time to go during his workday lunch hour.
2．Maude—has been retired for 2 years.She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape.She is interested in a hobby that isn't too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends.She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays
are spent taking care of her grandchildren.
3．Sid—is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football.The doctor has told him that for the next 6 months he shouldn't put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his knee.Afternoon after school is his preferred time.
4．Nancy—is a university student who loves excitement and is always willing to try out something different.She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things.As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.
5．Spike—has recently moved to the city and doesn't have many friends.He is not really a sports fan but wants to do something that is fun and that will give him the chance to meet new people.He is only free in the evening.
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4．________ 5.________
【答案】 1.A ...excitement of water skiing；every hour between 9 a．m.to 4 p．m.对应．..thrilling and exciting sports；during his workday lunch hour。
2．D ...fresh air；...range in difficulty from easy to very hard...对应．..fresh air；...that isn't too difficult to learn...。
3．F ...ideal way to recover from injury对应hurt his knee...。 4．E ...many different activities...对应．..do many different things...。
5．C ...making new friends；from 7 p．m.to 9 p．m.对应．..to meet new people；...only free in the evening。
Ⅲ.基础写作
(2020·广东六校联考)假如你是深圳大运会(the 26th Universiade)志愿者李华，您的英国朋友Bob即将来深圳旅游，应他的要求，请您写一封e-mail，介绍深