3.We have explored or sent robot spaceships to the following space except.
[A]the moon[B]Venus[C]Jupiter[D]Mars
4.Why is the conquest of space more than a great adventure?
[A]Because it is full of challenges for human beings.
[B]Because it may be necessary for human beings to survive.
[C]Because it is the greatest adventure in human history.
[D]Because it is more exciting than any other adventures.
5.The moon and the asteroids are alike with respect to their .
[A]size and moving ways [B]comfortable living conditions
[C]rich and valuable metals[D]solar energy
6.Why can’t ultraviolet light scorch our skin on Earth as seriously as it does in space places?
[A]Because the Earth’s atmosphere can make ultraviolet light less harmful.
[B]Because ultraviolet can’t reach the Earth at all.
[C]Because the Earth is far away from those planets radiating ultraviolet light.
[D]Because other space places is near from those planets radiating ultraviolet light.
7.In spite of many risks, scientists will finally buildin space suitable for humans to live.
[A]an environment without ultraviolet light
[B]a lot of homes
[C]an Earth-like environment
[D]an environment with atmosphere
8.The reason some metal alloys can’t be made on Earth is that the heavier metals ___________together with the lighter ones.
9.In space, there is no atmosphere to filter out the sun’s energy. There is plenty of solar energy to be turned into_____________ , for creating comfortable living conditions.
10.According to the author,__________________ will be caused to a man in gravity-free space.
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
SectionA
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C]and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11.[A]Tennis equipment.
[B]Volleyball equipment.
[C]Football equipment.
[D]Basketball equipment.
12.[A]He must meet his teacher.
[B]He must attend a class.
[C]He must go out with his girlfriend.
[D]He must stay at school to finish his homework.
13.[A]It’s not as good as it was.[B]It’s better than it used to be.
[C]It’s better than people say.[D]It’s even worse than people say.
14.[A]Because he doesn’t like football.
[B]Because Maria fell ill.
[C]Because he didn’t have the time.
[D]Because Maria can’t stand football.
15.[A]A temporary job.
[B]A permanent job.
[C]Some money for the vacation.
[D]Some money for the university fees.
16.[A]The woman did most of the talking.
[B]The man did most of the talking.
[C]The woman was wearing a black sweater.
[D]The man and the woman had dark hair.
17.[A]A sunny day. [B]A raincoat.
[C]An attractive hut. [D]A lovely hat.
18.[A]Librarian and student. [B]Operator and caller.
[C]Boss and secretary.[D]Customer and repairman.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.[A]The benefits of strong business competition.
[B]A proposal to lower the cost of production.
[C]Complaints about the expense of modernization.
[D]Suggestions concerning new business strategies.
20.[A]It costs much more than its worth.
[B]It should be brought up-to-date.
[C]It calls for immediate repairs.
[D]It can still be used for a long time.
21.[A]The personnel manager should be fired for inefficiency.
[B]A few engineers should be employed to modernize the factory.
[C]The entire staff should be retrained.
[D]Better?educated employees should be promoted.
22.[A]Their competitors have long been advertising on TV.
[B]TV commercials are less expensive.
[C]Advertising in newspapers alone is not sufficient.
[D]TV commercials attract more investments.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.[A]Searching for reference material.
[B]Watching a film of the 1930s’.
[C]Writing a course book.
[D]Looking for a job in a movie studio.
24.[A]It’s too broad to cope with. [B]It’s a bit outdated.
[C]It’s controversial.[D]It’s of little practical value.
25.[A]At the end of the online catalogue.
[B]At the Reference Desk.
[C]In the New York Times.
[D]In the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C]and[D].Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One