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Unit 6 Earth and Beyond
短文填空题型专练(人与自然 —地球与宇宙)
巩固基础·专项突破
Passage 1
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Humans may live on another planet one day! That seemed ____1____ (possible) years ago. But now the idea may come true. Stephen Hawking, ____2____ scientist from the UK, says humans only have about1,000 years to live on the earth. It means that humans ____3____ (fly) to another planet in 1,000 years.
In fact, we have found one red planet—Mars (火星). Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and it’s the closest to earth, but it’s much ____4____ (cold) than earth. ____5____ (lucky), experts have found that there is water on it. The idea of living there looks possible. Thanks to science, the ____6____ (step) to Mars are getting faster. For example, in 2013, Dutch experts made the first plan ____7____ (put) humans on Mars. They offered people one-way tickets to go and build a new home on Mars. ____8____ it was dangerous, over 200,000 people still wanted to take part in it.
US experts showed another plan to get humans to Mars in 2033. They are also doing many preparations to help people get back to the earth. I’m looking forward to ____9____ (live) on Mars and I believe humans will have a closer look _____10_____ our red neighbor.
Passage 2
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。
What will life in the future be like I think life in the future will be more comfortable than now. Because there ____11____ (be) fewer people living on the earth in the future. We may ____12____ (live) on another planet. There is no ____13____ (pollute) and people will plant ____14____ (many) trees and flowers on it. The environment on that planet may be better than that on the earth.
People will get there ____15____ rocket. And they won’t spend a lot of money ____16____ (travel) on the rocket, because it will be very cheap. Before the trip, everyone will only need to buy ____17____ ticket and a spacesuit (太空服).
The spacesuit will make people do things ____18____ (easy) on the planet. There will be houses, banks and shops on the planet. ____19____ people want to buy something, they will take out their credit cards (信用卡) to pay for them.
Do you want ____20____ (live) a wonderful life like this
Passage 3
阅读短文，根据括号内单词的正确形式填空。
UFO means Unidentified Flying Object. Have you ever ____21____ (see) the UFOs Today many people like reading stories about them. In many countries, people are ____22____ (study) UFOs. But what are UFOs
There are some different ____23____ (idea) about UFOs. Among those sayings, the ____24____ (popular) one is that they carry visitors coming from other stars. They seem to fly much ____25____ (fast) than planes.
Some UFO scientists and many other people believe ____26____ (this) ideas. Some people said that they saw a few UFOs land on the earth. Some people said that they saw some strange visitors come out of the UFOs.
Some even said they were carried away in the UFOs, and then were sent back by the strange visitors.
Some people ____27____ (make) mistakes when they said they had seen UFOs. Maybe they saw a weather balloon or an uncommon plane. Sometimes they saw the light from the moon.
But there are a lot of things we can’t understand. Now, people still can’t understand UFOs ____28____ (clear). It may take many years ____29____ (find) a clear answer and then people ____30____ (give) UFOs another name.
Passage 4
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 (每空不多于三个单词)。
The idea of traveling to space is not new, but space tourism for common people is a new thing. In 2001, Dennis Tito ____31____ (become) the first space tourist in the world. This trip was ____32____ big step for space exploration (探索).
Today, some companies are working hard to make space travel much ____33____ (easy) for people to join. For them, this is not only a business. It is a way for us ____34____ (see) our Earth in a new way. Now, a short trip to space is possible, ____35____ it is still very expensive. However, many people think ____36____ is better than any holiday on Earth.
The space trip is really amazing. After an exciting rocket launch, the passengers can unbuckle their belts and float freely in the cabin. They can feel weightlessness (失重). The feeling is peaceful. Looking out ____37____ the window, they will find that Earth is one of the most beautiful ____38____ (planet) in the universe. Of course, safety is very important. Everyone must follow strict rules. All passengers need to take special ____39____ (train) classes and wear protective suits during the trip. This makes sure that everyone can enjoy the great adventure ____40____ (safe).
Passage 5
For one night each month, King’s University shares its telescope (望远镜) with kids from all over the city.
Kids can visit on the ____41____ (two) Friday each month, so families can plan ahead. It’s a chance for
____42____ (they) to get a close look at the night sky. ____43____ young people take their first look through a telescope, they’re always ____44____ (surprise).
“The night sky is ____45____ amazing thing to discover,” says Professor Jones.” Most kids look up and see only stars. But ____46____ (certain) there is a lot more going on up there.”
“If you were standing ____47____ a planet looking at our sun from a telescope, it would look just like any other star. The sun is the centre of our solar system, but it’s just one of billions of ___48___ (star) in the galaxy.
“There are so many stars in the galaxy. You see only a long band of white light. It ____49____ (look) like someone spilled (打翻) a glass of milk across the sky.”
Anne Wilson ____50____ (become) interested in the universe since she was eight years old. “I have learned to discover some of the brightest stars in the heavens. I have started to understand how huge the universe is.”
Passage 6
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
One summer evening, Sally and John sat on the grass, watching the sky.
“Look at the stars! They are twinkling (闪烁) ! ____51____ do they shine like that ” Sally asked.
“When starlight comes through the air around the earth, the air moves and changes the light’s path. It makes stars look like they’ re dancing!” John ____52____ (smile).
“How do you know that ”
“I learned it ____53____ the books about stars.” John answered.
“But I still don’t quite understand. Can you explain it with ____54____ example ” Sally looked at John.
“Think about a rock in a river.” John said. “The rock doesn’t look clear because water moves. In the same way, moving air makes starlight shake.”
“Oh! So stars don’t really dance! The air makes it twinkle like that!”
“Right! If we go to space, stars won’t twinkle at all. Because there is no air!” John added.
Then Sally pointed at a bright star. “I have another ____55____ (question). The star is so shiny but so small. Do you know the reason ”
“Stars are super far away from us, ____56____ they look small. In fact, some are ____57____ (large) than the sun!” John answered.
“Wow...” Sally was surprised.
Suddenly a shooting star ____58____ (quick) flew across the sky. They both closed ____59____ (they) eyes to make wishes.
“Watching stars is so interesting,” Sally said. “I hope ____60____ (know) more about stars in the future!”
Passage 7
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
Humans might live on another planet one day! That seemed ____61____ (possible) many years ago. But now the idea might come true. Stephen Hawking, ____62____ great British scientist, said that we humans only have 1,000 years to live on the Earth. It means that humans ____63____ (fly) to another planet in 1,000 years.
In fact, we have found one red planet—Mars (火星). Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and it’s the closest to Earth, but it’s much ____64____ (cold) than Earth. For many years, scientists have studied Mars. Some years ago, they ____65____ (send) robots there and wanted to find water and life on Mars. ____66____ (luck), they found that there is water on it. Then the idea of living on Mars looks possible.
In 2013, Dutch scientists first planned ____67____ (put) humans on Mars in the 2030s. They offered people one-way tickets to go and build new homes on Mars. ____68____ it was dangerous, over 200,000 people still wanted to take part in it.
American scientists showed another plan to get humans to Mars in 2033. They are working on building larger rockets these days. They are also doing a lot of ____69____ (prepare) to help people get back to the Earth.
I believe that humans will go to Mars and have an even closer look ____70____ our red neighbor.
Passage 8
阅读短文内容，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you ever dreamed of seeing the colorful aurora (极光) Here ____71____ some good news for students in northern China! From November 13th, you may be able to see this amazing ____72____ (nature) wonder in the night sky for three days. Scientists say the aurora will appear because of strong solar activity. This is a rare chance, as people usually have to travel to the North Pole ____73____ (see) it!
____74____ is this sky show so special First, it is a wonderful dance of light. The aurora shines in green, pink, and purple, moving across the sky like magic. Second, it is a live science lesson. It usually ____75____ (happen) when solar winds meet Earth’s magnetic field. Watching it can make you more interested in space than any textbook.
How can you enjoy it Find a dark place away ____76____ city lights with your parents. You can take photos, write about ____77____ you see, or just watch quietly. Remember to dress warmly enough, ____78____ the nights can be very cold.
This aurora is not only beautiful but also a great way of ____79____ (learn) about nature and science. If you watch it, you will feel the wonder of our universe. So, let’s look up at the sky and ____80____ (full) enjoy this wonderful gift!
Passage 9
“It’s too late to go back to Earth now,” said Omega ____81____ (quiet).
“Too late ” asked Garth ____82____ surprise. “What ____83____ you mean ”
“I ____84____ (explain),” replied Omega. “Since we left Earth, we ____85____ (travel) many millions of kilometres. When we reached the planet Zeron, our power banks were almost empty. I took this ship to Zeron because I know the secret of the planet. There is a source of power on Zeron. But we had to escape from the Zeron guards. The escape used all the power we had left.”
“No power ____86____ (leave)!” said Garth. “____87____ that’s impossible. What about power for the life support systems ”
“You have ____88____ (exact) forty minutes left.” answered Omega. “Then the life support systems will fail. And we will all die,” said Varon.
“I will not die,” said Omega. “But I ____89____ (leave) here in this ship forever.
“But you said Varon ____90____ (can) help us,” Miranda said to Omega. “How can he help us ”
Passage 10
The Earth is an amazing planet!
Some places are very hot, like the areas near the equator. Some are freezing cold, like the North and South
Poles. There are ____91____ (field) and mountains, rivers and seas, forests and deserts. The highest mountain on Earth is over 8,800 metres above sea level. And the ____92____ (deep) part of the sea is more than 10,000 metres down.
The plants on Earth ____93____ (be) wonderful in many different ways. The tallest trees in the world can reach over 100 metres in ____94____ (high). The smallest plant is as small as a grain of rice.
The Earth is home ____95____ millions of animals. Some, like tigers and lions, live on land. Other animals, like birds, enjoy the wide open sky. Big blue whales call the sea home, along with many amazing fish.
From bears to birds, from butterflies to seahorses, animals make our planet lovely and ____96____ (interest).
And what's more, the Earth provides ____97____ (we) with all the things we need, such as food, water, air and energy. It is our home and ____98____ only planet we know that ____99____ (support) life. Let’s explore, learn about ____100____ take care of our home.
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Passage 1
阅读下面材料并填空。有的答案要填入适当的内容，有的答案要用括号内单词的正确形式，但每个答案不多于 3 个单词。
Mars (火星) is dry and rocky (多岩石的). There are no plants ____101____ animals on Mars. There’ s a little oxygen (氧气) on Mars. But it’s not enough to breathe. Was there ____102____ (some) life on Mars China is ____103____ (send) a robot to find out. The Mars rover (巡视器) is a robotic scientist. It has a seven-foot arm. The rover will land in Mars ____104____ February 2025. This robotic scientist’s job is ____105____ (look) for clues (线索). These clues could tell ____106____ (we) if there was once life on Mars. For example, it will look for rocks on Mars. Those ____107____ (rock) may have fossils (化石) in them. And the fossils will help us to know if there was once life on Mars. “Robots can help us answer big scientific questions,” ____108____ (say) Dr. Chen. She’s a scientist. “It’s hard to send ____109____ person to Mars. But we know how to send robots.” The rover will also _____110_____ (take) a small helicopter (直升机) to Mars. It will test the helicopter. This will tell scientists how the flying vehicle would work there.
Passage 2
读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内所给词的正确形式。（每空一词）
Scientists think that there has been life ____111____ the earth for hundreds of millions of years. However, we have not found life on any other planets yet.
The earth is a planet and it ____112____ (go) around the sun. Seven other planets also go around the sun.
None of them has an environment ____113____ that of the earth, so scientists do not think they will find life on ____114____ (they). The sun and its planets are called the solar system, and our solar system is a small part of a much ____115____ (large) group of stars and planets, called the Galaxy or the Milky Way. There are
____116____ (billion) of stars in the Galaxy, and our sun is only one of them.
Scientists have also ____117____ (discover) many other galaxies in the universe. They are very far away and their light has to travel ____118____ many years to reach us. So how large is the universe It is ____119____ (possible) to imagine.
Scientists have sent spaceships to the planet Mars to take ____120____ (photo). They have even sent spaceships to travel outside the solar system. However, no spaceship has traveled far enough to reach other stars in our Galaxy.
Passage 3
What will life be like in 100 years Some people believe that humans could live on the planet Mars by the year 2100. The Earth will be crowded and there will be more ____121____ (pollute) then. It is hoped that people could build a ____122____ (good) world on Mars. Here ____123____ (be) what life there could be like in the future.
Humans can’t live without water, air or food. So far, nobody ____124____ (know) whether there would be enough water or air on Mars for people. Moreover, scientists are not sure whether ____125____ (plant) could grow on Mars. Food would most possibly be in ____126____ form of pills (药片) and would not be so tasty.
Compared ____127____ life on the earth, life on Mars would be better in some ways. People would have more space. They might live in houses with huge comfortable rooms. Also, robots would do a lot of ____128____
(they) work so that they could have more time to relax. There would ____129____ (probable) be no schools on Mars. Every student would study at online schools with “e-teachers”.
Life on Mars would be interesting ____130____ challenging. However, it takes time. So the most important thing we need to do now is to protect our planet—the Earth!
Passage 4
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Earth — our home and our planet, is a truly amazing place to live. Think about so many kinds of lives living on Earth. If you have ever flown on a plane, you’ve ____131____ (get) a new respect（尊重） for Earth.
Earth is the only planet known to support life. The ____132____ (difference) in life forms on Earth are far more than our imagination. On the one hand, there are tiny microbes（微生物）and they can only ____133____ (see) through a microscope. On the other hand, there are 30-metre long whales that swim through our oceans, covering ____134____ (thousand) of miles in their ravels.
We have mountains ____135____ （near）ten kilometres high and valleys（峡谷）many kilometres deep.
The ____136____ (deep) valleys of all are underwater. These undersea valleys can reach 11 kilometres in depth.
And yet, even under the pressure of the water at that depth, life still exists. Look at the trees around you. Some trees are over 100 metres tall. That looks ____137____ a 30-storey building! And they can be 1,000 years old. We have soft grass ____138____ (walk) on, and trees with needles（针叶）so sharp that they can make your finger bleed if you touch them.
But the most amazing thing about this planet is the people. There are more than seven billion people ____139____ (live) on this planet. We live in different places and speak different languages, ____140____ we live on the same planet and enjoy the same sun, the same air and the same water.
Earth — our only home, our great planet. Humans really are so lucky to have such a wonderful place to call home.
Passage 5
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In the solar system, the Sun is in the center, and eight planets go ___141___ it. The Asteroid Belt separates the planets into two ___142___ (group)—the inner planets and the outer planets. The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. They are ___143___ (close) to the Sun. The outer planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They are ___144___ (far) away. The inner planets are ___145___ (small) and made of rocks and ___146___ (soil), while the outer planets are larger and made of ___147___ (gas) with rocks inside. The inner planets have ___148___ (few) moons than the outer planets. This is one of the main ___149___ (difference) between the two paring these two ____150____ (type) of planets helps us understand the solar system better.
Passage 6
阅读短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
The world’s ____151____ (one) large language model (LLM) for moon study is coming! It makes studying the moon much ____152____ (easy).
“We call the LLM the ‘smart brain’ for the digital moon, ____153____ it has the most moon information in one place in the world,” said Xinhua.
On the moon, there ____154____ (be) more than 1 million big craters (陨石坑) and lots of small ones. It’s really hard for scientists ____155____ (find) all these holes by themselves. The LLM can tell and remember different craters by size, depth and shape.
According to Liu Jianzhong, ____156____ researcher (研究员) at the Institute of Geochemistry (地理化学研究所), the model is correct more than 80 percent of the time. Working things out faster helps scientists learn more quickly and ____157____ (get) ready for harder missions (任务) in the future. Using big AI models for moon science can also teach researchers how to explore other ____158____ (planet) better.
“The LLM is ____159____ a child with a very high IQ. We train and teach the child professional (专业的) things,” Liu told Xinhua. “We will keep it growing and helping ____160____ (we) solve more scientific (科学的) problems.”
Passage 7
语法填空读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内所给词的正确形式。
Scientists think that there has been life ____161____ the earth for hundreds of millions of years. However, we have not found life on any other planets yet.
The earth is ____162____ planet and it goes around the sun. Seven other planets also go around the sun.
None of them has an environment like that of the earth, ____163____ scientists do not think they will find life on ____164____ (they). The sun and its planets ____165____ (call) the solar system, and our solar system is a small part of a much ____166____ (large) group of stars and planets, called the Galaxy or the Milky Way. There are ____167____ (billion) of stars in the Galaxy, and our sun is only one of them.
Scientists have also ____168____ (discover) many other galaxies in the universe. They are very far away and their light has to travel for many years to reach us. So how large is the universe It is ____169____ (possible) to imagine. Scientists have sent spaceships to the planet Mars to take ____170____ (photo). They have even sent spaceships to travel outside the solar system.
Passage 8
阅读短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词，或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。
Because the population is increasing ___171___ (rapid), the Earth is becoming more and more crowded and polluted. It ___172___ (believe) that people could start all over again and build a better world on Mars.
What’s the life on Mars ___173___
___174___ (compare) with life on the Earth, life on Mars would be better in some ways. People would have ___175___ (much) space. They might live in houses with huge rooms. Also, robots would do most of their work ___176___ (satisfy) people.
___177___, our spacecrafts are too slow to carry large numbers of ___178___ (passenger) to Mars at present. By the year 2100, the spacecrafts can travel at the speed of light, but the journey might be quite ___179___ (comfort). Moreover, food on Mars would not be so tasty. And gravity could be ____180____ problem. Life on Mars would be not only interesting, but challenging as well.
参考答案
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