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Unit 1 People around us
⭐Reading
一、语篇填空
When Patrick Moore was eight, he got a book about stars from his dad as a birthday present. That was the 1.______ (begin) of his lifetime interest.
He used to go outside with his mum on clear nights and look at the sky. It looked like black velvet with a million diamonds on it. In different seasons, they saw different 2.______ (group) of stars. Studying the stars was great fun for him, and he was 3.______ (extreme) curious about the night sky. Once he learnt a little, he soon wanted to find out more and more. He asked all kinds of questions, and his parents were always very patient with him. If they didn’t know the answer, they would encourage him 4.______ (find) the answers in the library. So he read a lot about the topic, and his understanding 5.______ (increase) as he grew older.
Now, studying the stars is his career. He hosts a TV programme 6.______ (call) The Sky at Night. He uses his knowledge to take people on a journey across the Milky Way and beyond, and he teaches his audience about the different stars in a lively way. His TV programme has lasted more than 50 years, and he is really proud 7.______ that!
Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. 8.______ (somebody) can achieve their dreams. You just have to enjoy 9.______ (you) do! This story tells us that if we stick to our interests and keep learning, we can make our hobbies 10.______ (become) our lifelong careers.
二、完形填空
My lifetime interest—studying stars
by Patrick Moore
When I was eight, I got a book about stars from my dad as a birthday present. That was the beginning of my lifetime 1.______.
I used to go outside with my mum on clear nights and look at the sky. It looked like black velvet with a million 2.______ on it. In different seasons, we saw different groups of stars. In winter, the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky. In summer, we saw Vega shine brightly as it got dark. Sometimes we saw stars 3.______ across the sky. How beautiful they were! Every time I looked up, I was amazed.
Studying the stars was great fun for me, and I was extremely 4.______ about the night sky. Once I learnt a little, I soon wanted to find out more and more. I asked all kinds of questions, and my parents were always very 5.______ with me. If they didn’t know the answer, they would 6.______ me to find the answers in the library. So I read a lot about the topic, and my understanding increased as I grew older.
Now, studying the stars is my 7.______. I host a TV programme called The Sky at Night. I use my knowledge to take people on a journey across the Milky Way and beyond, and I teach my audience about the different stars in a lively way. My TV programme has 8.______ more than 50 years, and I am really proud of that!
Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. 9.______ can achieve their dreams. You just have to 10.______ what you do!
1. A. hobby B. interest C. job D. dream
2. A. stones B. diamonds C. stars D. lights
3. A. flying B. running C. shooting D. jumping
4. A. curious B. worried C. angry D. nervous
5. A. angry B. strict C. patient D. careful
6. A. stop B. encourage C. order D. refuse
7. A. career B. hobby C. task D. game
8. A. started B. lasted C. stayed D. kept
9. A. Nobody B. Somebody C. Anybody D. Everybody
10. A. love B. hate C. finish D. start
三、阅读理解
Turn Your Hobby into a Career: The Story of Patrick Moore
①Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars? For Patrick Moore, this childhood curiosity turned into a lifelong career that inspired millions of people to love astronomy.
②When Patrick was eight years old, his father gave him a book about stars as a birthday gift. That book opened a door to a wonderful world for him. Every clear night, he would go outside with his mother to observe the sky. He described the sky as “black velvet with a million diamonds”—those diamonds were the bright stars shining in the darkness. Patrick was fascinated by the different groups of stars that appeared in different seasons. He asked his parents countless questions, and when they couldn’t answer, they encouraged him to look for answers in the library. Patrick read every book about astronomy he could find, and his love for the stars grew stronger day by day.
③As he grew up, Patrick never lost his interest in the night sky. He became a famous astronomer and hosted a TV programme called The Sky at Night. The programme first aired in 1957 and ran for more than 50 years, making it one of the longest-running TV shows in history. In each episode, Patrick used simple and lively language to explain complex astronomical knowledge. He took his audience on a virtual trip to the Milky Way, introduced different planets in the solar system, and talked about interesting phenomena like shooting stars and eclipses. Thanks to his programme, many people, especially young people, developed an interest in astronomy.
④Patrick once said, “Anyone can turn their hobby into a career if they really love it and keep learning.” He himself was a perfect example of this. He didn’t become an astronomer because it was a popular job—he did it because he couldn’t imagine his life without studying the stars.
⑤Patrick Moore passed away in 2012, but his influence still lives on. He taught us that curiosity is the best teacher, and that following your passion can lead to a meaningful life. So the next time you look up at the night sky, remember: a small hobby can become a lifelong career if you stick to it.
1. What does the underlined word “fascinated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Bored
B. Interested
C. Surprised
D. Frightened
2. What did Patrick do when he couldn’t get answers from his parents?
A. He gave up asking questions.
B. He watched TV programmes about stars.
C. He looked for answers in the library.
D. He observed the sky all night long.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about The Sky at Night?
A. It was a TV programme about the history of TV shows.
B. It first aired in 2012 and ran for 50 years.
C. It used complex language to explain astronomy.
D. It made many young people interested in astronomy.
4. Why did Patrick Moore become an astronomer?
A. Because his father wanted him to do so.
B. Because it was a popular and well-paid job.
C. Because he was deeply in love with studying stars.
D. Because he wanted to host a famous TV programme.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. To introduce a famous TV programme about astronomy.
B. To tell the story of Patrick Moore and his lifelong love for stars.
C. To explain how to observe the stars and planets in the sky.
D. To describe the different stars that appear in different seasons.
参考答案
一、语篇填空
1. beginning
2. groups
3. extremely
4. to find
5. increased
6. called
7. of
8. Anybody
9. what
10. become
二、完形填空
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C
6.B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A
三、阅读理解
BCDCB
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