阅读热点预测07 航空航天与宇宙探索新进展-2026年中考英语系统化复习讲练（浙江专用）

该初中英语中考复习知识清单聚焦“航空航天与宇宙探索新进展”热点阅读，涵盖中国3D打印发动机、神舟飞船任务、太空技术应用等主题，构建从科技词汇积累到阅读策略运用再到跨文化理解的递进式学习架构。 清单采用“主题分类+题型突破”方式组织，标注“推力（thrust）”等核心词汇为重点，设计“推理题解题步骤”培养思维品质，融入中国航天成就案例增强文化意识。配有“易混词汇对比表”和“阅读技巧提示卡”，如“细节题定位关键词法”，助力学生提升语言能力，方便教师针对性教学与学生自主复习。

2026年中考英语系统化复习讲练（浙江专用） 阅读热点预测07 航空航天与宇宙探索新进展 1 China has made a big step forward in airplane technology by introducing a new super-light miniature turbojet engine (超轻型微型涡喷发动机). This engine, produced mainly through 3D printing, has successfully completed its first single-engine flight test. During the test, the engine powered a small target drone (目标靶机). The drone flew for a full 30 minutes, climbing to 6,000 meters and reaching a speed of Mach (马赫) 0.75, which is about 75% of the speed of sound. What’s more, the engine worked smoothly the whole time with zero problems. In fact, there was an earlier test in July last year, when the engine was carried under a plane but didn’t power the flight. Now, this real flight has proved (证明) that the engine can work well and even fly higher in difficult conditions. It also showed how well it fits with the drone. This is China’s first 3D-printed, super-light turbojet engine in the 160-kilogram thrust (推力) class to pass a flight test. Engineers used smart design methods, along with 3D printing, to make it light yet powerful. In fact, more than 75% of the engine’s parts were created with 3D printers. This reduced the total number of pieces, and made the engine lighter and easier to use and fix. This progress helps China improve its skills and keep up with other countries in the field of engine-making. With these cool technologies, maybe one day you will help design even better engines! 1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The design of the new 3D-printed engine. B．The problems of the drone test flight. C．The process and results of the drone test. D．The speed of the target drone. 2．What do we know about the engine in an earlier test in July last year? A．It didn’t fit well with the drone. B．It failed to work in high places. C．It successfully powered a target drone. D．It was carried along but didn’t work. 3．How did engineers reduce the engine’s total number of pieces? A．They used 3D printing. B．They painted the engine. C．They made the engine by hand. D．They used glue to stick parts together. 4．What can we infer (推测) from the passage? A．This progress helps China improve its skills in engine-making. B．This new engine may have more practical uses in the future. C．More than 75% of the engine’s parts were created with 3D printers. D．The engine can fly higher and faster than any other plane in the world. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【解析】本文介绍了中国首款通过飞行测试的超轻型微型涡喷发动机，该发动机主要通过3D打印制造，具有轻便、高效的特点。 1．第二段描述了无人机在测试中的飞行时间、高度、速度以及发动机的表现，说明本段主要讲测试的过程和结果。 2．第三段指出：“there was an earlier test in July last year, when the engine was carried under a plane but didn’t power the flight.”，说明发动机被携带但未驱动飞行。 3．第四段指出：“more than 75% of the engine’s parts were created with 3D printers. This reduced the total number of pieces”，说明通过3D打印减少了零件数量。 4．最后一段指出“This progress helps China improve its skills”，但A项是文中直接陈述的事实，不是推断；B项“未来可能有更多实际用途”为合理推测，因为发动机已通过测试，且轻便高效。 2 At 23:44 on October 31, 2025, China launched the Shenzhou-21 spaceship from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission marks another great step in China’s space exploration. The three-member crew* includes commander Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang. Zhang Lu is an experienced taikonaut** who served on the Shenzhou-15 mission. Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, selected from China’s third batch (批) of taikonauts, carried out the space flight mission for the first time. Wu Fei became the youngest Chinese taikonaut to embark on a space mission. He is a flight engineer born in the 1990s and previously (以前) worked as an engineer at China Academy of Space Technology. The biggest highlight of this mission is speed. After entering orbit, the spacecraft completed docking with the Tianhe core module (与天和核心舱的对接) in only 3.5 hours, which is much shorter than Shenzhou-20’s 6.5 hours. This efficient “space express” depends on an upgraded optical navigation system (光学导航系统). This not only makes the taikonauts’ journey more comfortable but also builds key experience for the future 2030 crewed lunar mission. The crew stayed aboard for six months. They carried out many tasks during their stay. Their tasks included conducting spacewalks, transferring cargo, and installing space debris protection equipment. They did a key experiment to study four mice to understand the effects of weightlessness. The crew conducted 27 scientific experiments to collect valuable data. This mission is historically significant. It shows China’s continuous progress in space technology. What’s more, a crew consisting of three generations symbolizes the torch in space exploration is being passed on to a younger generation. * The word “crew” means a group of people who work together, especially the people who operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. ** The word “taikonaut” means a Chinese astronaut. 5．The underlined words “embark on” mean “________” in the passage. A．spread B．start C．refuse D．promise 6．What do we know about Wu Fei according to Paragraph 2? A．He worked at China Academy of Space Technology before. B．He has served on the Shenzhou-15 mission. C．He was selected from China’s fourth batch of taikonauts. D．He is the most experienced taikonaut till now. 7．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The introduction of the Shenzhou-21 crew members. B．The successful launch of the Shenzhou-21. C．The tasks that the Shenzhou-21 crew carried out. D．The highlight of the Shenzhou-21 mission. 8．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The three taikonauts could keep any animal in space. B．This is the first space flight for the three taikonauts. C．More young people may take part in the space exploration in the future. D．More than twenty-seven experiments were carried out in space to collect valuable data. 【答案】5．B 6．A 7．D 8．C 【解析】本文主要讲述神舟二十一号任务的成功发射、三位航天员的背景、任务亮点及其历史意义。 5．第二段“Wu Fei...carried out the space flight mission for the first time. Wu Fei became the youngest Chinese taikonaut to embark on a space mission.”，武飞是“第一次”执行太空任务，他成为了最年轻的embark on太空任务的中国人。所以embark on意为“开始”。 6．第二段最后一句“...previously (以前) worked as an engineer at China Academy of Space Technology.”，他曾在中国空间技术研究院工作。 7．第三段“The biggest highlight of this mission is speed...in only 3.5 hours, which is much shorter than Shenzhou-20’s 6.5 hours.”，全段围绕速度这一“亮点”展开，即主要讲“神舟二十一号任务的亮点。” 8．倒数第一段最后一句“...a crew consisting of three generations symbolizes the torch in space exploration is being passed on to a younger generation.”，由三代人组成的乘组象征着太空探索的火炬正在传递给年轻一代，可推测出，“未来可能有更多年轻人参与太空探索”。 3 Imagine you are taking a long trip to space with your pet. How do you both stay healthy in tough conditions such as microgravity (微重力)? On Oct 31, 2025, China sent four mice into space on Shenzhou XXI. This was the first time that China had sent mice into space for research. Earlier, China had sent other small animals like zebrafish (斑马鱼) and fruit flies. After the mice returned with the Shenzhou XXI spaceship, preliminary observations (初步观察) showed that the mice adapted well to the microgravity environment. Scientists would do more studies to learn how space changed the mice’s bodies. This would help them know more about space’s influence on living things. Mice are perfect for space research because they share genetic (基因的) similarities with humans. And they are small, so they need little room on the spaceship. What is more, they grow quickly and live only about two years. For example, six months in space for a mouse is like more than ten years for a human. This allows scientists to learn about long-term space effects on humans in just months, rather than years. Internationally, sending animals to space began in the late 1940s. At first, scientists wanted to see if life could survive in space. Today, studies break new ground — their focus is not just on survival, but also on illnesses on Earth. For example, they have found a way to slow bone (骨头) loss and help new bones grow. This useful discovery not only helps astronauts stay healthy in space, but also gives hope to people with bone problems on Earth. Also, if people live on other planets one day, we can’t live without animals. Besides being friends, animals help keep nature in order. To make this possible, scientists will carry out more space animal studies in the coming years, trying to solve more problems and make space travel safer for all living things. 9．When did China send four mice into space? A．In the late 1940s. B．On Oct 31, 2025. C．On Nov 14, 2025. D．We don’t know. 10．Why are mice perfect for space research? ①They share genetic similarities with humans. ②They are small and need little room. ③They grow quickly and live a short life. A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③ 11．What does the underlined phrase “break new ground” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Avoid mistakes in research. B．Make new discoveries. C．Share ideas with other groups. D．Use old ways to solve problems. 12．What will probably be talked about next? A．Plans for future space animal research. B．Results of past space animal research. C．Methods to feed animals in space. D．Research on plants instead of animals. 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．B 12．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国送小鼠进入太空开展科研的相关情况，阐明了小鼠适合太空研究的原因，同时介绍了国际太空动物研究的发展历程与科研价值，并展望了未来的研究方向。 9．第二段明确指出：“On Oct 31, 2025, China sent four mice into space on Shenzhou XXI”，直接点明了中国将四只小鼠送入太空的具体时间，对应选项B。 10．第三段从多方面说明：“Mice are perfect for space research because they share genetic similarities with humans. And they are small, so they need little room on the spaceship. What is more, they grow quickly and live only about two years”，完整阐述了小鼠适合太空研究的三点原因，对应选项D。 11．第四段提到：“Today, studies break new ground — their focus is not just on survival, but also on illnesses on Earth”，结合上下文可推断出“break new ground”指研究取得新突破、有了新发现，对应选项B。 12．最后一段结尾提到：“To make this possible, scientists will carry out more space animal studies in the coming years”，由此可推知下文大概率会介绍未来太空动物研究的相关计划，对应选项A。 4 One day, when you buy something online from another country, it might arrive in just a few hours—by rocket. On May 29, Sepoch, a Chinese business in Beijing, successfully tested sending over 20 kilograms of packages (包裹) using a rocket, reported Xinhua. The rocket flew for 125 seconds (秒) before landing in the sea near Shandong province, where workers picked it up. Spaceport said the rocket was in great shape after the test. This was a big step in developing point - to - point rocket transport (运输). The technology could greatly change global logistics (全球物流), because rockets can travel halfway around the world in just 60 or 90 minutes, according to The Space Review. The amazing speed comes from something called “gravity assist (重力助推)”, said Nautilus magazine. When the rocket goes up into space, Earth’s gravity tries to pull it back down. Scientists can use this pull like a slingshot (弹弓) to make the rocket go faster with little energy as it heads back to Earth. Right now, the technology is too expensive for everyday use. However, making reusable rockets with stainless steel (不锈钢), like the one tested this time, can help experts. Stainless steel is also very good at taking heat and pressure, which is important for space trips. Experts believe that using rockets to transport online shopping packages could help make more money for space industry research and development. In 2024 alone, China transported 174.5 billion (十亿) packages – more than 124 for every person in the country, said China Daily. 13．When did Spaceport test the rocket for sending packages? A．On June 29. B．On May 29. C．On May 19. D．In June 1953. 14．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．The money. B．The sea. C．The test. D．The rocket. 15．According to Nautilus magazine, what helps the rocket achieve high speed? A．A special plastic. B．Stainless steel. C．The pull of Earth’s gravity used like a slingshot. D．A design that reduces the rocket’s weight. 16．Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Rocket transport for online shopping is already widely used. B．Stainless steel is used because it is light. C．Gravity assist slows down the rocket when it returns to Earth. D．Point-to-point rocket transport could deliver goods (运送货物) halfway around the world in about one to one and a half hours. 17．What is the main idea of the passage? A．A Chinese company has made progress in using rockets for package delivery. B．China’s space industry is developing slower than any other country’s. C．Online shopping packages in China reached a record high in 2024. D．Stainless steel is the best to build reusable rockets. 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．D 17．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国企业Spaceport测试用火箭运送包裹的进展，以及火箭运输包裹的原理、优势、挑战与前景。 13．第二段提到：“On May 29, Sepoch, a Chinese business in Beijing, successfully tested sending over 20 kilograms of packages using a rocket, reported Xinhua.”，点明测试火箭运送包裹的日期是5月29日。 14．第二段提到：“The rocket flew for 125 seconds before landing in the sea near Shandong province, where workers picked it up.”，结合上下文，“it”指代的是前文提到的火箭。 15．第四段提到：“When the rocket goes up into space, Earth’s gravity tries to pull it back down. Scientists can use this pull like a slingshot to make the rocket go faster with little energy as it heads back to Earth.”，说明是地球引力的拉力被当作弹弓使用，帮助火箭实现高速。 16．第三段提到：“because rockets can travel halfway around the world in just 60 or 90 minutes, according to The Space Review.”，明确指出点对点火箭运输可将货物运送到地球另一端，耗时约1至1.5小时。 17．全文围绕中国企业Spaceport测试用火箭运送包裹、该技术的原理、优势与前景展开，核心内容是中国公司在火箭运送包裹方面取得了进展。 5 For a long time, space elevators (电梯) have only been in science fiction (科幻) stories. But now, Chinese scientists are working hard to turn this dream into reality. They hope to build a space elevator by 2050. A space elevator has a very strong cable (电缆). The cable will connect the Earth to a space station 36,000 km high. The elevator car can carry 30 people and heavy things. It will take about eight days to reach space. Right now, we use rockets to go to space. Rockets are very expensive. A space elevator will be much cheaper and safer. It will make space travel easier for everyone. Chinese scientists are making great progress. They are developing super-strong materials like carbon nanotubes (碳纳米管). These materials are light but very strong. They can hold the heavy cable. Tsinghua University’s team has developed long carbon nanotubes, which is a big step forward. The space elevator is not just a dream. With hard work and new technology, it will come true soon. It will open a new door for space exploration. We can look forward to a future where traveling to space is as easy as taking a lift. 18．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The disadvantages of rockets used for space travel. B．The basic knowledge about a space elevator. C．The new materials used for building a space elevator. D．The time needed to build a space elevator by 2050. 19．What super-strong material are scientists developing for the space elevator? A．Thick wood. B．Heavy plastic. C．Common steel. D．Carbon nanotubes. 20．What will the space elevator bring to space exploration? A．A new development chance. B．Fewer creative space programs. C．Higher costs for space journeys. D．More dependence on traditional rockets. 【答案】18．B 19．D 20．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了太空电梯的基本构造、工作原理、研发材料以及它在未来太空探索中展现出的巨大潜力。 18．第二段指出太空电梯的相关参数：“A space elevator has a very strong cable…connect the Earth to a space station 36,000 km high…carry 30 people…”，这些关于缆绳强度、高度和载客量的信息都属于该设施的基础常识。 19．第四段指出正在研发的特殊材料：“They are developing super-strong materials like carbon nanotubes.”，文中明确提及了碳纳米管是用于建造太空电梯的高强度材料。 20．第五段指出该技术对行业的意义：“It will open a new door for space exploration.”，其中“open a new door”对应选项中的“A new development chance”，即为太空探索开辟了新的发展契机。 6 China’s space program is developing fast and has attracted the world’s attention. A big part of this success is the Shenzhou *spacecraft. The Shenzhou program began with test flights that had no people. The first big moment was Shenzhou-5 spacecraft in 2003. It sent China’s first astronaut, Yang Liwei, into space. After that, every Shenzhou spacecraft helped China get new skills. Astronauts learned to do spacewalks and connect their spacecraft to other modules (舱) by hand. All these efforts helped China work toward its main goal: building its own space station, Tiangong. Building Tiangong was like putting small pieces together. The Shenzhou spacecraft played a key role. They are mainly used to carry astronauts and *supplies to and from the station. Besides, a Shenzhou spacecraft also acts as a high-tech lifeboat. Whenever astronauts are on the Tiangong station, a Shenzhou spacecraft is always connected to it. If there is an emergency, it will be ready to bring the astronauts back to Earth safely. The spacecraft is also cleverly designed to keep the astronauts safe during their whole trip. The success of the Shenzhou program is a proud achievement for China. Though the Tiangong space station is now complete, these spacecraft will continue to play an important role between Earth and this space laboratory. They will help scientists make new discoveries and *inspire young people to become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Word bank *spacecraft /ˈspeIskrɑːft/ n. a vehicle that can travel in space *supplies /səˈplaIz/ n. [pl. ] the things such as food, medicines, fuel, etc. that are needed by a group of people *inspire /InˈspaIə(r)/ v. to give somebody the strong wish and confidence to do something well 21．What was the main goal of China according to Paragraph 2? A．Learning to do spacewalks. B．Sending astronauts to space. C．Doing scientific experiments. D．Building its own space station. 22．The underlined word “it” refers to (指的是) “________”. A．a Shenzhou spacecraft B．the space station C．a car D．an emergency 23．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．The spacecraft will lose their use after the space station is finished. B．The spacecraft will continue to help with space work and inspire young people. C．The spacecraft are only used to take astronauts to the Tiangong space station. D．The spacecraft only work as lifeboats in dangerous situations. 【答案】21．D 22．A 23．B 【解析】本文介绍了中国神舟飞船在航天事业中的重要作用，以及天宫空间站建设相关的背景。 21．第二段提到“All these efforts helped China work toward its main goal: building its own space station, Tiangong.”，说明中国当时的主要目标是建造自己的空间站天宫。 22．第三段提到“Whenever astronauts are on the Tiangong station, a Shenzhou spacecraft is always connected to it. If there is an emergency, it will be ready to bring the astronauts back to Earth safely.”，句中先说明宇航员在天宫空间站时，始终有一艘神舟飞船与其相连，后一句描述紧急情况下执行返回任务的主体；结合上下文逻辑可推断，“it”指代前文提到的“a Shenzhou spacecraft”。 23．最后一段提到“Though the Tiangong space station is now complete, these spacecraft will continue to play an important role between Earth and this space laboratory. They will help scientists make new discoveries and inspire young people to become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow.”，说明飞船会继续助力太空工作并激励年轻人。 7 Sending information from 40,000 kilometers above Earth might sound like the thing of science fiction, but Chinese scientists have turned it into reality. They have successfully kept a high-speed laser (激光) connection with a satellite in high orbit (轨道) for more than three hours. High-orbit satellites are typically 36,000 kilometers above Earth, while low-Earth orbit satellites go from a few hundred kilometers to 2,000 kilometers. Because of their higher altitude (海拔), high-orbit satellites can cover larger areas. However, the high altitude can bring problems. The communication between these satellites and the ground can last only minutes. Also, while information travels quickly from satellites, signals from Earth are much slower. “It’s like sending 10 messages from the satellites and getting only one reply from the earth,” Liu Chao, a researcher said, “It’s hard to have a high-quality conversation that way.” To solve these problems, the research team developed a laser communication ground station with a 1.8-meter-wide optical telescope (光学望远镜) in Lijiang, Yunnan province. Acting like a sharp eye, the station can receive weak signals from over 40,000 kilometers away. Besides, scientists used a guiding laser to help the satellite and ground station quickly find each other. They also used advanced technology to keep the “conversation” stable (稳定的). The efforts have resulted in a breakthrough. At distances of up to 40,740 kilometers, the ground station and a high-orbit satellite achieved two-way communication in just 4 seconds. The connection, which was as fast as 1 gigabit (千兆比特) per second, lasted over 3 hours without a break. This means that high-orbit satellites can not only send information quickly but also receive detailed instructions in real time. The experiment proved the deep-space communication abilities of ground stations. “With this technology, we Chinese will be able to communicate with deep space probes on the moon, Mars and other locations directly from Earth,” Liu said. 24．What can we learn from paragraph 1? A．Sending information from space remains a dream. B．High-speed laser connection lasted over three hours. C．Science fiction writers often work with scientists. D．Low-orbit satellites are better than high-orbit ones. 25．Which picture shows the problem in paragraph 2? A． B． C． D． 26．How did the scientists improve the connection in paragraph 3? ① By receiving more signals from space. ② By helping the two sides find each other. ③ By developing a longer optical telescope. ④ By keeping the “conversation” more stable. A．②③④ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．①②③ 27．Why are some numbers listed in paragraph 4? A．To show how great the achievement is. B．To discuss why the connection is difficult. C．To introduce how fast the breakthrough is. D．To explain why the scientists develop the laser. 28．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Laser Travels Faster in Space B．High Orbit Satellites Shine Bright C．Laser Station: China Builds a Home D．40,000 km Laser Chat: China Makes it 【答案】24．B 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．D 【解析】本文介绍了中国科学家成功实现与高轨道卫星的高速激光通信，解决了通信时间短、地面信号慢等问题，并展示了其重要意义。 24．第一段指出：“They have successfully kept a high-speed laser connection with a satellite in high orbit for more than three hours.”，说明高速激光连接持续了三个多小时。 25．第二段指出通信问题：“while information travels quickly from satellites, signals from Earth are much slower. ‘It’s like sending 10 messages from the satellites and getting only one reply from the earth’”，图片B显示卫星向下箭头信息量大，地球向上箭头信息量少，符合描述。 26．第三段指出科学家改进通信的具体方法：①“developed a laser communication ground station”开发激光通信地面站，增强了接收弱信号的能力；②“used a guiding laser to help the satellite and ground station quickly find each other”使用引导激光帮助双方快速找到对方；④“used advanced technology to keep the ‘conversation’ stable”使用先进技术保持通信稳定。文中未提及“开发更长的光学望远镜”，因此①②④正确。 27．第四段列出数字：“distances of up to 40,740 kilometers...two-way communication in just 4 seconds...as fast as 1 gigabit per second...lasted over 3 hours”，目的是展示这一成就有多伟大。 28．全文围绕中国实现与高轨道卫星的高速激光通信这一突破展开，因此“4万公里激光聊天：中国做到了”是最佳标题。 8 CHINA INTRODUCES FOUR MAIN SPACE MISSIONS IN 2026 Tianzhou-10 cargo mission        Launch venue: Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, S China’s Hainan Province.       Main tasks: Sending supplies such as food, spacesuits (for spacewalks), repair parts and fuel to keep the space station running safely. It will also carry equipment for science projects. Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23 manned missions       Launch venue: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, NW China’s Gansu Province.     Main tasks: Shenzhou-22 will connect to the side part of the space station’s main module (舱), and Shenzhou-23 will connect to the front part.  One taikonaut* from Shenzhou-22 will stay in space for over a year to test long-term living there. The tasks will also include doing spacewalks, moving equipment through the station’s cargo hatch (舱门), doing science and technology tests, maintaining the station, and carrying out space education activities. Mengzhou-1 mission Launch venue: Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, S China’s Hainan Province     Main tasks: The Mengzhou-1 crewed spaceship will make its first flight on the Long March-10A rocket.     It will verify if the spaceship works well. It will also carry environment-test supplies, tech-test equipment, astronauts’ daily necessities, and test devices for science projects. Mini dictionary-Cargo mission: a task that aims to send different things to a certain place. -Launch venue: the place where rockets and spaceships are sent into space. -fuel /fjuːəl/ n. any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt, such as coal, oil or wood: More fuel is needed during the winter months. -supplies /sə'plaɪz/ pl.n. the things such as food, fuel, medicines, etc. that are needed by a group of people. -device /dɪ'vaɪs/ n. an object invented for a particular purpose, such as recording or measuring something: a water-saving device. *Taikonauts: It is a mix word of “Taikong” in Chinese and “astronauts” in English. 29．Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer? A．Where are China’s launch sites located? B．What are China’s main space missions for 2026? C．How do astronauts prepare for spacewalks? D．Why is the Mengzhou-1 spaceship important? 30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are three parts in the passage. B．All spaceships will be launched from Hainan. C．The Tianzhou-10 will carry taikonauts. D．One Shenzhou-22 taikonaut will have many jobs to do. 31．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a travel guide. B．On a school poster. C．In a science magazine. D．In an English dictionary. 【答案】29．B 30．D 31．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国2026年计划执行的四项主要太空任务，分别说明了天舟十号货运任务、神舟二十二/二十三号载人任务、梦舟一号任务的发射地点与核心任务，并附带词汇注释辅助理解。 29．文章标题为“CHINA INTRODUCES FOUR MAIN SPACE MISSIONS IN 2026”，全文围绕四项太空任务展开，分别介绍各任务的发射地点与主要内容。文章主要回答的问题是“中国 2026 年的主要太空任务是什么”。 30．原文Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23部分第3段提到“One taikonaut* from Shenzhou-22 will stay in space for over a year to test long-term living there. The tasks will also include doing spacewalks, moving equipment through the station’s cargo hatch (舱门), doing science and technology tests, maintaining the station, and carrying out space education activities”，一名神舟二十二号宇航员将执行多项任务，D选项“One Shenzhou-22 taikonaut will have many jobs to do”符合原文内容；A选项“There are three parts in the passage”，文章主体介绍了中国2026年计划执行的四项主要太空任务，并不是三部分；B选项“All spaceships will be launched from Hainan”，原文Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23部分第1段指出“Launch venue: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, NW China’s Gansu Province”，神舟二十二号和二十三号的发射地点为甘肃酒泉卫星发射中心，并非所有飞船都在海南发射；C选项“The Tianzhou-10 will carry taikonauts”，原文Tianzhou-10部分第2段说明天舟十号的任务是“Sending supplies such as food, spacesuits (for spacewalks), repair parts and fuel to keep the space station running safely”，为货运任务，未提及搭载宇航员。 31．文章属于航天科技类说明文，介绍中国未来太空任务，最可能刊登在科学杂志中。 9 China has successfully finished its first 3D printing test in space. This is a big step forward for the country’s space science. The test was done by a scientific tool made by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It was sent into space by the Lihong-1 Y1, a new kind of spaceship that can be used repeatedly. The spaceship took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心) in northwest China in January 2026. After the spaceship went into space, at about 120 kilometers above the Earth, the 3D printer started to work. In the low-gravity (低重力) environment, it made metal (金属) parts all by itself. This moves China’s space 3D printing technology from laboratories to real tests in space. It also puts China among the world leaders in this field. Before the launch, scientists spent much time making sure everything would work well in space. They had to solve some key problems. For example, they needed to find ways to shape the metal without gravity. They also had to keep exact control during the whole printing process. And they had to make sure the tool worked well with the spaceship. After the test, the printing tool landed safely and was quickly collected. Scientists got important first-hand data on it. They learned how materials act in space—how they melt (熔化), move, and solidify (凝固). They also studied the shape and strength of the printed metal parts. The Lihong-1 Y1 spaceship is known for its low cost and high flexibility (灵活性). Besides the 3D printer, it also carried rose seeds (种子) for agricultural research. In the future, new types of this spaceship will be reused many times. They may someday carry passengers, supporting both low-cost science missions (任务) and space travel. 32．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．The metal 3D printing test. B．The scientific tool made by CAS. C．The Chinese Academy of Sciences. D．The Lihong-1 Y1 spaceship. 33．What happened during the 3D printing in space? A．It started working at a very high level. B．It supplied materials for the spacecraft. C．It worked on its own and made metal parts. D．It carried out laboratory research successfully. 34．What can we learn from paragraph 3 about the space printing experiment? A．It was more challenging than on Earth. B．The printer needed more materials in space. C．Scientists solved all the problems after the launch. D．The printing process was exactly the same as on Earth. 35．How does the author feel about the 3D printing test in space? A．Sad. B．Bored. C．Hopeful. D．Nervous. 36．Which would be the best title for the text? A．The Future of Space Travel B．Ways to Grow Seeds in Space C．The Lihong-1 Y1 Spaceship D．China’s First 3D Printing in Space 【答案】32．B 33．C 34．A 35．C 36．D 【解析】本文主要介绍中国完成首次太空3D打印测试，介绍了测试过程、攻克的技术难题、取得的成果，以及相关飞船的优势和未来应用前景。 32．第一段明确指出“The test was done by a scientific tool made by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It was sent into space by the Lihong-1 Y1, a new kind of spaceship that can be used repeatedly.”，这次测试是由中国科学院制造的一个科学工具完成的。它由力虹一号Y1——一种可以重复使用的新型飞船——送入了太空。It指代前一句提到的中科院研制的科学设备。 33．第二段明确指出“In the low-gravity environment, it made metal parts all by itself.”，在低重力环境下，它自己独立完成金属部件的制造。 34．第三段明确指出“For example, they needed to find ways to shape the metal without gravity. They also had to keep exact control during the whole printing process. And they had to make sure the tool worked well with the spaceship.”，第三段讲科学家要解决无重力塑形、全程精准控制、设备与飞船适配等关键难题，说明太空实验比地面更有挑战。 35．根据“a big step forward”，“world leaders”，“low cost and high flexibility”及“supporting both low-cost science missions and space travel”等积极表达，体现作者充满希望的态度。 36．文章结构第一段：中国成功完成首次太空3D打印测试。第二段：太空3D打印的工作过程和意义。第三段：测试前攻克的技术难题。第四段：测试后获取科研数据。第五段：搭载飞船优势及未来应用。全文从头到尾都围绕中国首次太空3D打印展开，贴合文章主旨，最适合做标题。 10 When you look up at the night sky, you might think all the tiny, shining lights are faraway stars. But this is not always true! In fact, some of the very brightest “stars” you see are actually planets from our own solar system. What is the biggest difference? Stars, like our Sun, make their own light and heat. Planets do not. They only reflect the Sun’s light. Because they are much closer to us, this reflected light can be so strong that these planets look brighter than most stars. You can easily see the following planets without a telescope: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Mercury. Venus is the brightest of all and is sometimes called the “Evening Star”. How can you tell a planet from a star? Planets shine with a calm, steady (稳定的) light, while stars seem to flicker and twinkle (闪烁不定). Even though the brightest ones are often planets, most of the little lights you see are real stars. Nearly all of them live inside our home, the Milky Way galaxy (银河系). The brightest star is Sirius, which is relatively close to us. Another famous star is Betelgeuse, a huge red star that is getting very old. Can we see anything outside our Milky Way? Yes! On a very dark and clear night, far from city lights, you might see the Andromeda Galaxy (仙女星系). It looks like a soft, fuzzy patch of light. This light comes from billions of stars. It is the most distant object you can see with your own eyes, an amazing 2.5 million light-years away! So next time you look up, remember that you could be seeing a nearby planet, a faraway star, or even a whole other galaxy! 37．What is the main difference between stars and planets? A．Stars twinkle, but planets do not. B．Stars are brighter, but planets are closer. C．Stars create their own light, but planets do not. D．Stars are far away, but planets are in our solar system. 38．How many planets can people see without a telescope? A．Three. B．Five. C．Seven. D．Nine. 39．Why does the writer mention Venus and Sirius? A．To compare the sizes of a planet and a star. B．To explain why planets are closer than stars. C．To explain how to find them with a telescope. D．To give examples of very bright objects we can see. 40．What can you learn about the Andromeda Galaxy? A．It is easy to see from any city. B．It is part of our Milky Way galaxy. C．It is made up of a huge number of stars. D．It is the closest galaxy to our solar system. 41．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To explain how telescopes help us see the sky. B．To describe some famous stars in the sky. C．To argue that planets are more interesting than stars. D．To introduce different objects we can see in the night sky. 【答案】37．C 38．B 39．D 40．C 41．D 【解析】本文是一篇天文科普短文，介绍了夜空中我们肉眼可见的不同天体——恒星、行星、星系的区别与特点，讲解了区分行星和恒星的方法，以及我们肉眼能看到的最远天体仙女星系的相关知识。 37．根据原文第二段：“What is the biggest difference? Stars, like our Sun, make their own light and heat. Planets do not. They only reflect the Sun’s light.”，说明恒星和行星最核心的区别是恒星可以自己产生光和热，而行星不能。 38．根据原文第三段：“You can easily see the following planets without a telescope: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Mercury.”，说明不用望远镜就能看到的行星一共有5颗。 39．根据原文第三段：“Venus is the brightest of all and is sometimes called the "Evening Star".”，以及原文第四段：“The brightest star is Sirius, which is relatively close to us.”，作者提到金星和天狼星，是为了给我们举例子，说明夜空中我们能看到的非常明亮的天体，分别是行星和恒星的代表。 40．根据原文第五段：“This light comes from billions of stars.”，说明仙女星系是由数十亿颗恒星组成的。 41．全文围绕夜空中我们能看到的天体展开，分别介绍了行星、恒星、星系的特点、区别和相关例子，核心目的是向我们介绍夜空中肉眼可见的不同天体，因此D选项符合题意。 11 Have you ever thought of travelling into space? For people in China, that dream is coming true. From film stars to scientists, more than 20 famous people in China have booked seats on the country’s first commercial (商业的) spaceflight. The tickets are sold by a Beijing space company. Each seat costs 3 million yuan. That sounds like a lot, but it is much cheaper than a trip with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which can cost up to $50 million. To save a seat, passengers must pay a 10% deposit (定金) for a seat on SpaceX. The company plans to send its first passengers into space by 2028. The spaceship, called CYZ1, can carry six people. After launch (发射), it will separate from the rocket at about 70 kilometers above the ground. Then it will cross the Kármán Line, the widely accepted line of space. After that, it will return safely to Earth with parachutes (降落伞). Some of the passengers include scientist Li Licheng, poet Lin Xiaoyan, and actor Huang Jingyu. In a video released (发行) by the company, one passenger said, “The world always needs a few people who are a little crazy.” China is backing commercial space travel more than ever. In 2025, the China National Space Administration (管理部门) carried out a plan to give companies more chances to use rocket test facilities (设施). The space industry is also listed as a key industry in China’s latest Five-Year Plan. Other Chinese companies are also joining the race. One company even sold two tickets during a livestream (直播). Each ticket required a 50,000-yuan deposit. Space travel may soon become possible for more people in China. Are you brave enough to join them on a trip to the stars? 42．How much does a passenger need to pay as a deposit to save a seat on Elon Musk’s SpaceX? A．$3 million. B．$50,000. C．$5 million. D．$50 million. 43．After the spaceship separates from the rocket, what will happen next? A．It will go across the Kármán Line. B．It will take passengers to the Moon. C．It will be launched from the ground. D．It will return to Earth with parachutes. 44．What does the underlined word “backing” probably mean in the text? A．Finishing. B．Watching. C．Controlling. D．Supporting. 45．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Space Industry in a New Five-Year Plan B．The world’s First Commercial Spaceflight C．Famous Chinese people to Travel into Space D．Space Travel: A Dream Coming True in China 【答案】42．C 43．A 44．D 45．D 【解析】本文介绍了中国首批商业太空旅行的售票情况、飞船信息以及国家政策支持，展现了太空旅行在中国逐渐成为现实。 42．第二段提到“but it is much cheaper than a trip with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which can cost up to $50 million. To save a seat, passengers must pay a 10% deposit”，10%的定金即500万美元。 43．第三段提到“it will separate from the rocket... Then it will cross the Kármán Line”，说明分离后会穿越卡门线。 44．第五段提到“China is backing commercial space travel more than ever.”，结合后文国家出台支持政策，可知“backing”意为“支持”，与“Supporting”同义。 45．全文围绕中国商业太空旅行的发展展开，从售票到飞船再到政策支持，说明太空旅行在中国正成为现实，因此最佳标题是“Space Travel: A Dream Coming True in China”。 12 People have always been very interested in space, but space can also be dangerous, with big rocks called asteroids (小行星) moving around. Recently, a small asteroid named “2024 YR4” has caught lots of attention. On February 7th, 2025, it was reported that the asteroid has a 23% chance of hitting the Earth in 2032. To keep our Earth safe, scientists are working hard together. Discovered in December 2024, “2024 YR4” is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide. Although it is very far away, over 48 million kilometers, scientists are watching it closely. They want to find more details (细节). China is playing a big role in this effort. Chinese scientists plan to make use of special telescopes (望远镜). These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe (观察) the asteroid clearly, giving them more information to think about ways to stop it if it’s coming too close. To find out the asteroid’s path, China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity (引力) on it. China is working on ways to change the asteroid’s path. They have ideas like sending a spaceship to hit it softly or using a spaceship’s pull to slowly change its direction. China’s big plan shows how much it cares about protecting our planet. The scientists believe that if an asteroid does come too close, they can react in a calm and prepared way. 46．Which of the following is closest in size to “2024 YR4”? A．A car. B．A basketball. C．The sun. D．A football field. 47．Why do scientists use special telescopes? A．To observe the asteroid clearly. B．To take pictures of space. C．To study the sun’s activity. D．To explore the solar system. 48．What can supercomputers be used to learn about the asteroid? a. how big it is  b. how it is formed c. how fast it moves d. how other planets’ gravity pulls it e. what its shape is like A．abcd B．bcde C．abde D．acde 49．What’s the structure of the passage? A．①②/③④⑤ B．①②③/④⑤ C．①/②/③④/⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 50．What is the best title for the passage? A．Worldwide Research on Asteroids B．China’s Fight Against Asteroids C．The Facts of Asteroids D．Amazing Journey to Space 【答案】46．D 47．A 48．D 49．C 50．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了小行星2024 YR4存在撞击地球的风险，介绍了它的基本情况，重点讲述中国通过望远镜观测、超级计算机测算、研究轨道偏转等方式，积极开展监测与防御工作，守护地球安全。 46．根据“‘2024 YR4’ is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide.”可知，小行星2024 YR4的宽度是40到100米，与足球场的大小相近。 47．根据“These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe (观察) the asteroid clearly”可知，这些特殊的望远镜能帮助清晰地观测小行星。 48．根据“China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity (引力) on it”可知，超级计算机用来了解小行星的大小、形状、运行速度以及其他行星引力对其产生的影响，不包括它是怎么形成的。 49．文章是总分总的结构，第一段介绍小行星撞击风险的背景，第二段介绍小行星的基本信息，第三、四段分述中国的应对措施，第五段总结，体现中国的责任与担当。对应的文章结构为①/②/③④/⑤。 50．本文重点讲述了中国应对小行星威胁所采取的措施，因此“中国对抗小行星的行动”适合做本文的标题。 13 China is making great progress in rocket technology. CAST, the country’s leading space organization, is working to develop two reusable rocket models. These rockets can fly more than once, which helps save money and makes space travel easier. Jiang Jie, a senior researcher at CAST, said that reusable rockets are the only way to make heavy-lift and affordable travel to space possible. The major difference between the two models lies in their recovery (回收) methods. One way is to land on the ground. The first part of the rocket lands straight down on a special site and stands on its own legs. The other method uses a large net on a ship at sea. Since the rocket is caught by the net, landing legs are unnecessary. Scientists shared these details in Beijing last week. Now, those plans are starting to take shape. Last month, China carried out an important test, in which a new rocket was sent up, and then it used its engines (引擎) to fly back and landed safely in the South China Sea. It was the first time a Chinese rocket returned successfully. Earlier this year, China also completed ground tests of the net-catching system. Although only the US has reusable rockets in service so far, China is working hard to become the second country to achieve this. To reach this goal, Jiang said that in the coming months, CAST will carry out the first test to catch the rocket with a net. The team is working hard to make breakthroughs (突破) in key technologies. Reusable rockets will bring great benefits to China. The scientist said they will help send more things into space at a lower cost. They will also help scientists get experience for building even bigger rockets in the future. With these advantages, China is ready to take the next step. Besides government efforts, many private companies in China are racing to build their own reusable rockets, eyeing orders from state-owned satellite operators (卫星运营商) that plan to build large networks in space. With their combined efforts, China is speeding up its space exploration, unlocking new technologies that will open up endless possibilities for humanity’s future journey among the stars. 51．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story about a rocket. B．By telling the benefits of reusable rockets. C．By giving an example of a reusable rocket. D．By mentioning China’s rocket development. 52．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The two models are mainly different in speed. B．Both recovery methods require landing legs. C．Scientists use a large net on a ship to catch the rocket. D．The net-catching method requires a special site on the ground. 53．According to Paragraph 3, what has China achieved in reusable rocket technology? ① A rocket has managed to land safely in the South China Sea. ② China has become the second country with reusable rockets. ③ China has completed ground tests of the net-catching system. ④ China has succeeded in catching a rocket with a net. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 54．Which of the following shows the use of reusable rockets? A．Building rockets at a lower cost. B．Making sending rockets into space safer. C．Sending more things into space at a lower cost. D．Helping satellite operators avoid building networks in space. 【答案】51．D 52．C 53．B 54．C 【解析】本文详细说明了火箭两种不同的回收方式，介绍了近期取得的突破性测试成果，阐述可重复使用火箭的重大意义，并提及政府与私营企业共同努力推进太空探索。 51．根据第一段“China is making great progress in rocket technology.”直接陈述中国火箭技术的发展现状，随后引出CAST正在研发可重复使用火箭。这是通过“提及中国火箭发展”来开启文章。 52．根据第二段“The other method uses a large net on a ship at sea.” 直接说明科学家使用船上的大网来捕捉火箭。 53．根据第三段“Last month, China carried out an important test... landed safely in the South China Sea.”①正确；“Earlier this year, China also completed ground tests of the net-catching system.”③正确；“Although only the US has reusable rockets in service so far, China is working hard to become the second”②错误；“CAST will carry out the first test to catch the rocket with a net”④错误，尚未进行。故①③正确。 54．根据第四段“they will help send more things into space at a lower cost.” 选项C与此一致。 14 A great scientific discovery amazed the world. Chinese scientists have already found a new method to produce water on the moon, which could change how we think about living on the moon in the future! Their discovery shows that by using lunar soil, scientists can get a lot of water on the moon. In the past, the research on the moon showed that there might be ice at the moon’s north and south poles (极). However, there isn’t much water in lunar minerals (矿物)—only a little bit, like 0.0001 percent to 0.02 percent, which makes it hard to find and use water there. ▲ . The researchers, however, found something exciting, after studying the rocks and soil from the moon brought back by the Chang’e-5 spacecraft. One of the exciting things they discovered is that lunar soil melts (熔化) when the temperature rises above 1,000 ℃. When it begins to melt, it gives off water vapor (蒸气). They learned that just 100 g of lunar soil can produce 5.1 g to 7.6 g of water. So, if we had one ton of lunar soil, we could get between 51 kg and 76 kg of water. That’s enough for 50 people to drink for one day! All in all, this research reveals new possibilities for finding water on the moon. It’s important for future trips to the moon and people who might live there someday. As we learn more about how to get water from lunar soil, we get closer to the dream of human living on the moon! 55．What may the discovery change according to Paragraph 1? A．The purpose of the moon exploration. B．The way to do research on lunar minerals. C．People’s ideas about living on the moon. D．The method to produce water on the earth. 56．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．So it’s expensive to get water from lunar minerals. B．So it’s easy for scientists to collect ice on the moon. C．So it’s difficult for people to expect to live on the moon. D．So it’s possible to bring water to the moon from the earth. 57．How much water may the researchers get if they have 1,000 g of lunar soil? A． B． C． D． 58．What does the underlined word “reveals” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Comes from. B．Turns down. C．Opens up. D．Depends on. 59．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．A new way to get water on the moon. B．Human trips to the moon in the future. C．How human can live on the moon. D．Why the lunar soil produces water vapor. 【答案】55．C 56．C 57．B 58．C 59．A 【解析】本文介绍了中国科学家发现的一种利用月球土壤生产水的新方法，这一发现可能改变人类未来在月球上生活的可能性。 55．第一段指出：“could change how we think about living on the moon in the future”，说明这一发现改变了人们对在月球上生活的看法。 56．第二段指出月球矿物中水含量极低：“only a little bit, like 0.0001 percent to 0.02 percent, which makes it hard to find and use water there.”，因此很难找到和利用水，所以人们很难期待在月球上生活，C项符合文意。 57．第三段指出：“100 g of lunar soil can produce 5.1 g to 7.6 g of water”，因此1000克可产生51克到76克水，图片B的量杯刻度为50-80ml，符合这一范围。 58．最后一段“reveals”所在句意为“这项研究揭示了在月球上找水的新可能性”，因此“reveals”意为“揭示”，与“opens up”意思最接近。 59．全文围绕中国科学家发现的利用月球土壤生产水的新方法展开，介绍了其原理和意义。 15 A team of Chinese scientists has created a six-legged “space mining robot”, which gets its design from insects. This robot could be used to find and mine (开采) resources (资源) on the Moon in the future. Mining on the Moon is very different from mining on Earth. The Moon’s gravity (重力) is only one-sixth of Earth’s. This makes it hard for robots to do surface-penetrating (表面穿透) operations there. To solve this problem, the researchers from the China University of Mining and Technology studied carefully how insects move. Using the study results, they created the six-legged “space mining robot”. The robot, which has three wheel legs and three claw (爪形) legs, can move on different surfaces. The wheels work well on smooth ground, while the claw legs help make the soil soft. The wheels are made of a special kind of material, which allows them to quickly return to their shape after being pressed. This also helps the robot stand up to both very high and low temperatures in space. As China continues its Moon project, robots like this could be very useful. China plans to send the Chang’e 7 probe (探测器) to the Moon around 2026 to study the Moon’s south pole (南极). Chang’e 8 will be sent around 2028 to test how to use the Moon’s resources. Together with Chang’e 7, it will help build an international Moon research base (基地) by 2035. 60．What is the main challenge for robots to mine on the Moon? A．The weak gravity on the Moon. B．The difficulty in finding resources. C．The high cost of traveling in space. D．The great need of energy for operating them. 61．What can we know about the material of the robot’s wheels? A．It doesn’t need any repairs. B．It is heavier than common materials. C．It can deal with temperature changes. D．It can only work on one kind of surface. 62．What will Chang’e 7 and Chang’e 8 cooperate to do? A．To test new kinds of robots. B．To train astronauts’ skills. C．To find more Moon resources. D．To set up a research base on the Moon. 63．Where does this text probably come from? A．A short novel about mining in space. B．A travel guidebook about the Moon. C．A science magazine on new robots. D．A report about China’s space history. 【答案】60．A 61．C 62．D 63．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国科学家设计的一款六足“太空采矿机器人”，其设计灵感源自昆虫，可用于未来月球资源开采，并介绍了月球采矿的特殊性、机器人的构造及中国嫦娥七号和八号探测器的相关计划。 60．第二段指出挑战：“The Moon’s gravity is only one-sixth of Earth’s. This makes it hard for robots to do surface-penetrating operations there”，这直接说明机器人在月球采矿的主要挑战是月球的弱重力。 61．第三段说明材料特性：“The wheels are made of a special kind of material... This also helps the robot stand up to both very high and low temperatures in space”，说明该材料能应对温度变化。 62．第四段指出合作任务：“Together with Chang’e 7, it will help build an international Moon research base by 2035”，其中“it”指代嫦娥八号，说明嫦娥七号和八号将合作在月球建立研究基地。 63．全文围绕新型太空采矿机器人展开，介绍其设计背景、功能及相关太空计划，结合说明文的科普属性，可判断文本大概率来自介绍新机器人的科学杂志，对应第四题的选项逻辑。 2 / 29 1 / 29 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年中考英语系统化复习讲练（浙江专用） 阅读热点预测07 航空航天与宇宙探索新进展 1 China has made a big step forward in airplane technology by introducing a new super-light miniature turbojet engine (超轻型微型涡喷发动机). This engine, produced mainly through 3D printing, has successfully completed its first single-engine flight test. During the test, the engine powered a small target drone (目标靶机). The drone flew for a full 30 minutes, climbing to 6,000 meters and reaching a speed of Mach (马赫) 0.75, which is about 75% of the speed of sound. What’s more, the engine worked smoothly the whole time with zero problems. In fact, there was an earlier test in July last year, when the engine was carried under a plane but didn’t power the flight. Now, this real flight has proved (证明) that the engine can work well and even fly higher in difficult conditions. It also showed how well it fits with the drone. This is China’s first 3D-printed, super-light turbojet engine in the 160-kilogram thrust (推力) class to pass a flight test. Engineers used smart design methods, along with 3D printing, to make it light yet powerful. In fact, more than 75% of the engine’s parts were created with 3D printers. This reduced the total number of pieces, and made the engine lighter and easier to use and fix. This progress helps China improve its skills and keep up with other countries in the field of engine-making. With these cool technologies, maybe one day you will help design even better engines! 1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．The design of the new 3D-printed engine. B．The problems of the drone test flight. C．The process and results of the drone test. D．The speed of the target drone. 2．What do we know about the engine in an earlier test in July last year? A．It didn’t fit well with the drone. B．It failed to work in high places. C．It successfully powered a target drone. D．It was carried along but didn’t work. 3．How did engineers reduce the engine’s total number of pieces? A．They used 3D printing. B．They painted the engine. C．They made the engine by hand. D．They used glue to stick parts together. 4．What can we infer (推测) from the passage? A．This progress helps China improve its skills in engine-making. B．This new engine may have more practical uses in the future. C．More than 75% of the engine’s parts were created with 3D printers. D．The engine can fly higher and faster than any other plane in the world. 2 At 23:44 on October 31, 2025, China launched the Shenzhou-21 spaceship from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission marks another great step in China’s space exploration. The three-member crew* includes commander Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang. Zhang Lu is an experienced taikonaut** who served on the Shenzhou-15 mission. Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, selected from China’s third batch (批) of taikonauts, carried out the space flight mission for the first time. Wu Fei became the youngest Chinese taikonaut to embark on a space mission. He is a flight engineer born in the 1990s and previously (以前) worked as an engineer at China Academy of Space Technology. The biggest highlight of this mission is speed. After entering orbit, the spacecraft completed docking with the Tianhe core module (与天和核心舱的对接) in only 3.5 hours, which is much shorter than Shenzhou-20’s 6.5 hours. This efficient “space express” depends on an upgraded optical navigation system (光学导航系统). This not only makes the taikonauts’ journey more comfortable but also builds key experience for the future 2030 crewed lunar mission. The crew stayed aboard for six months. They carried out many tasks during their stay. Their tasks included conducting spacewalks, transferring cargo, and installing space debris protection equipment. They did a key experiment to study four mice to understand the effects of weightlessness. The crew conducted 27 scientific experiments to collect valuable data. This mission is historically significant. It shows China’s continuous progress in space technology. What’s more, a crew consisting of three generations symbolizes the torch in space exploration is being passed on to a younger generation. * The word “crew” means a group of people who work together, especially the people who operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. ** The word “taikonaut” means a Chinese astronaut. 5．The underlined words “embark on” mean “________” in the passage. A．spread B．start C．refuse D．promise 6．What do we know about Wu Fei according to Paragraph 2? A．He worked at China Academy of Space Technology before. B．He has served on the Shenzhou-15 mission. C．He was selected from China’s fourth batch of taikonauts. D．He is the most experienced taikonaut till now. 7．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The introduction of the Shenzhou-21 crew members. B．The successful launch of the Shenzhou-21. C．The tasks that the Shenzhou-21 crew carried out. D．The highlight of the Shenzhou-21 mission. 8．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The three taikonauts could keep any animal in space. B．This is the first space flight for the three taikonauts. C．More young people may take part in the space exploration in the future. D．More than twenty-seven experiments were carried out in space to collect valuable data. 3 Imagine you are taking a long trip to space with your pet. How do you both stay healthy in tough conditions such as microgravity (微重力)? On Oct 31, 2025, China sent four mice into space on Shenzhou XXI. This was the first time that China had sent mice into space for research. Earlier, China had sent other small animals like zebrafish (斑马鱼) and fruit flies. After the mice returned with the Shenzhou XXI spaceship, preliminary observations (初步观察) showed that the mice adapted well to the microgravity environment. Scientists would do more studies to learn how space changed the mice’s bodies. This would help them know more about space’s influence on living things. Mice are perfect for space research because they share genetic (基因的) similarities with humans. And they are small, so they need little room on the spaceship. What is more, they grow quickly and live only about two years. For example, six months in space for a mouse is like more than ten years for a human. This allows scientists to learn about long-term space effects on humans in just months, rather than years. Internationally, sending animals to space began in the late 1940s. At first, scientists wanted to see if life could survive in space. Today, studies break new ground — their focus is not just on survival, but also on illnesses on Earth. For example, they have found a way to slow bone (骨头) loss and help new bones grow. This useful discovery not only helps astronauts stay healthy in space, but also gives hope to people with bone problems on Earth. Also, if people live on other planets one day, we can’t live without animals. Besides being friends, animals help keep nature in order. To make this possible, scientists will carry out more space animal studies in the coming years, trying to solve more problems and make space travel safer for all living things. 9．When did China send four mice into space? A．In the late 1940s. B．On Oct 31, 2025. C．On Nov 14, 2025. D．We don’t know. 10．Why are mice perfect for space research? ①They share genetic similarities with humans. ②They are small and need little room. ③They grow quickly and live a short life. A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③ 11．What does the underlined phrase “break new ground” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Avoid mistakes in research. B．Make new discoveries. C．Share ideas with other groups. D．Use old ways to solve problems. 12．What will probably be talked about next? A．Plans for future space animal research. B．Results of past space animal research. C．Methods to feed animals in space. D．Research on plants instead of animals. 4 One day, when you buy something online from another country, it might arrive in just a few hours—by rocket. On May 29, Sepoch, a Chinese business in Beijing, successfully tested sending over 20 kilograms of packages (包裹) using a rocket, reported Xinhua. The rocket flew for 125 seconds (秒) before landing in the sea near Shandong province, where workers picked it up. Spaceport said the rocket was in great shape after the test. This was a big step in developing point - to - point rocket transport (运输). The technology could greatly change global logistics (全球物流), because rockets can travel halfway around the world in just 60 or 90 minutes, according to The Space Review. The amazing speed comes from something called “gravity assist (重力助推)”, said Nautilus magazine. When the rocket goes up into space, Earth’s gravity tries to pull it back down. Scientists can use this pull like a slingshot (弹弓) to make the rocket go faster with little energy as it heads back to Earth. Right now, the technology is too expensive for everyday use. However, making reusable rockets with stainless steel (不锈钢), like the one tested this time, can help experts. Stainless steel is also very good at taking heat and pressure, which is important for space trips. Experts believe that using rockets to transport online shopping packages could help make more money for space industry research and development. In 2024 alone, China transported 174.5 billion (十亿) packages – more than 124 for every person in the country, said China Daily. 13．When did Spaceport test the rocket for sending packages? A．On June 29. B．On May 29. C．On May 19. D．In June 1953. 14．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 2? A．The money. B．The sea. C．The test. D．The rocket. 15．According to Nautilus magazine, what helps the rocket achieve high speed? A．A special plastic. B．Stainless steel. C．The pull of Earth’s gravity used like a slingshot. D．A design that reduces the rocket’s weight. 16．Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Rocket transport for online shopping is already widely used. B．Stainless steel is used because it is light. C．Gravity assist slows down the rocket when it returns to Earth. D．Point-to-point rocket transport could deliver goods (运送货物) halfway around the world in about one to one and a half hours. 17．What is the main idea of the passage? A．A Chinese company has made progress in using rockets for package delivery. B．China’s space industry is developing slower than any other country’s. C．Online shopping packages in China reached a record high in 2024. D．Stainless steel is the best to build reusable rockets. 5 For a long time, space elevators (电梯) have only been in science fiction (科幻) stories. But now, Chinese scientists are working hard to turn this dream into reality. They hope to build a space elevator by 2050. A space elevator has a very strong cable (电缆). The cable will connect the Earth to a space station 36,000 km high. The elevator car can carry 30 people and heavy things. It will take about eight days to reach space. Right now, we use rockets to go to space. Rockets are very expensive. A space elevator will be much cheaper and safer. It will make space travel easier for everyone. Chinese scientists are making great progress. They are developing super-strong materials like carbon nanotubes (碳纳米管). These materials are light but very strong. They can hold the heavy cable. Tsinghua University’s team has developed long carbon nanotubes, which is a big step forward. The space elevator is not just a dream. With hard work and new technology, it will come true soon. It will open a new door for space exploration. We can look forward to a future where traveling to space is as easy as taking a lift. 18．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The disadvantages of rockets used for space travel. B．The basic knowledge about a space elevator. C．The new materials used for building a space elevator. D．The time needed to build a space elevator by 2050. 19．What super-strong material are scientists developing for the space elevator? A．Thick wood. B．Heavy plastic. C．Common steel. D．Carbon nanotubes. 20．What will the space elevator bring to space exploration? A．A new development chance. B．Fewer creative space programs. C．Higher costs for space journeys. D．More dependence on traditional rockets. 6 China’s space program is developing fast and has attracted the world’s attention. A big part of this success is the Shenzhou *spacecraft. The Shenzhou program began with test flights that had no people. The first big moment was Shenzhou-5 spacecraft in 2003. It sent China’s first astronaut, Yang Liwei, into space. After that, every Shenzhou spacecraft helped China get new skills. Astronauts learned to do spacewalks and connect their spacecraft to other modules (舱) by hand. All these efforts helped China work toward its main goal: building its own space station, Tiangong. Building Tiangong was like putting small pieces together. The Shenzhou spacecraft played a key role. They are mainly used to carry astronauts and *supplies to and from the station. Besides, a Shenzhou spacecraft also acts as a high-tech lifeboat. Whenever astronauts are on the Tiangong station, a Shenzhou spacecraft is always connected to it. If there is an emergency, it will be ready to bring the astronauts back to Earth safely. The spacecraft is also cleverly designed to keep the astronauts safe during their whole trip. The success of the Shenzhou program is a proud achievement for China. Though the Tiangong space station is now complete, these spacecraft will continue to play an important role between Earth and this space laboratory. They will help scientists make new discoveries and *inspire young people to become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Word bank *spacecraft /ˈspeIskrɑːft/ n. a vehicle that can travel in space *supplies /səˈplaIz/ n. [pl. ] the things such as food, medicines, fuel, etc. that are needed by a group of people *inspire /InˈspaIə(r)/ v. to give somebody the strong wish and confidence to do something well 21．What was the main goal of China according to Paragraph 2? A．Learning to do spacewalks. B．Sending astronauts to space. C．Doing scientific experiments. D．Building its own space station. 22．The underlined word “it” refers to (指的是) “________”. A．a Shenzhou spacecraft B．the space station C．a car D．an emergency 23．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．The spacecraft will lose their use after the space station is finished. B．The spacecraft will continue to help with space work and inspire young people. C．The spacecraft are only used to take astronauts to the Tiangong space station. D．The spacecraft only work as lifeboats in dangerous situations. 7 Sending information from 40,000 kilometers above Earth might sound like the thing of science fiction, but Chinese scientists have turned it into reality. They have successfully kept a high-speed laser (激光) connection with a satellite in high orbit (轨道) for more than three hours. High-orbit satellites are typically 36,000 kilometers above Earth, while low-Earth orbit satellites go from a few hundred kilometers to 2,000 kilometers. Because of their higher altitude (海拔), high-orbit satellites can cover larger areas. However, the high altitude can bring problems. The communication between these satellites and the ground can last only minutes. Also, while information travels quickly from satellites, signals from Earth are much slower. “It’s like sending 10 messages from the satellites and getting only one reply from the earth,” Liu Chao, a researcher said, “It’s hard to have a high-quality conversation that way.” To solve these problems, the research team developed a laser communication ground station with a 1.8-meter-wide optical telescope (光学望远镜) in Lijiang, Yunnan province. Acting like a sharp eye, the station can receive weak signals from over 40,000 kilometers away. Besides, scientists used a guiding laser to help the satellite and ground station quickly find each other. They also used advanced technology to keep the “conversation” stable (稳定的). The efforts have resulted in a breakthrough. At distances of up to 40,740 kilometers, the ground station and a high-orbit satellite achieved two-way communication in just 4 seconds. The connection, which was as fast as 1 gigabit (千兆比特) per second, lasted over 3 hours without a break. This means that high-orbit satellites can not only send information quickly but also receive detailed instructions in real time. The experiment proved the deep-space communication abilities of ground stations. “With this technology, we Chinese will be able to communicate with deep space probes on the moon, Mars and other locations directly from Earth,” Liu said. 24．What can we learn from paragraph 1? A．Sending information from space remains a dream. B．High-speed laser connection lasted over three hours. C．Science fiction writers often work with scientists. D．Low-orbit satellites are better than high-orbit ones. 25．Which picture shows the problem in paragraph 2? A． B． C． D． 26．How did the scientists improve the connection in paragraph 3? ① By receiving more signals from space. ② By helping the two sides find each other. ③ By developing a longer optical telescope. ④ By keeping the “conversation” more stable. A．②③④ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．①②③ 27．Why are some numbers listed in paragraph 4? A．To show how great the achievement is. B．To discuss why the connection is difficult. C．To introduce how fast the breakthrough is. D．To explain why the scientists develop the laser. 28．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Laser Travels Faster in Space B．High Orbit Satellites Shine Bright C．Laser Station: China Builds a Home D．40,000 km Laser Chat: China Makes it 8 CHINA INTRODUCES FOUR MAIN SPACE MISSIONS IN 2026 Tianzhou-10 cargo mission        Launch venue: Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, S China’s Hainan Province.       Main tasks: Sending supplies such as food, spacesuits (for spacewalks), repair parts and fuel to keep the space station running safely. It will also carry equipment for science projects. Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23 manned missions       Launch venue: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, NW China’s Gansu Province.     Main tasks: Shenzhou-22 will connect to the side part of the space station’s main module (舱), and Shenzhou-23 will connect to the front part.  One taikonaut* from Shenzhou-22 will stay in space for over a year to test long-term living there. The tasks will also include doing spacewalks, moving equipment through the station’s cargo hatch (舱门), doing science and technology tests, maintaining the station, and carrying out space education activities. Mengzhou-1 mission Launch venue: Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, S China’s Hainan Province     Main tasks: The Mengzhou-1 crewed spaceship will make its first flight on the Long March-10A rocket.     It will verify if the spaceship works well. It will also carry environment-test supplies, tech-test equipment, astronauts’ daily necessities, and test devices for science projects. Mini dictionary-Cargo mission: a task that aims to send different things to a certain place. -Launch venue: the place where rockets and spaceships are sent into space. -fuel /fjuːəl/ n. any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt, such as coal, oil or wood: More fuel is needed during the winter months. -supplies /sə'plaɪz/ pl.n. the things such as food, fuel, medicines, etc. that are needed by a group of people. -device /dɪ'vaɪs/ n. an object invented for a particular purpose, such as recording or measuring something: a water-saving device. *Taikonauts: It is a mix word of “Taikong” in Chinese and “astronauts” in English. 29．Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer? A．Where are China’s launch sites located? B．What are China’s main space missions for 2026? C．How do astronauts prepare for spacewalks? D．Why is the Mengzhou-1 spaceship important? 30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．There are three parts in the passage. B．All spaceships will be launched from Hainan. C．The Tianzhou-10 will carry taikonauts. D．One Shenzhou-22 taikonaut will have many jobs to do. 31．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a travel guide. B．On a school poster. C．In a science magazine. D．In an English dictionary. 9 China has successfully finished its first 3D printing test in space. This is a big step forward for the country’s space science. The test was done by a scientific tool made by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It was sent into space by the Lihong-1 Y1, a new kind of spaceship that can be used repeatedly. The spaceship took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心) in northwest China in January 2026. After the spaceship went into space, at about 120 kilometers above the Earth, the 3D printer started to work. In the low-gravity (低重力) environment, it made metal (金属) parts all by itself. This moves China’s space 3D printing technology from laboratories to real tests in space. It also puts China among the world leaders in this field. Before the launch, scientists spent much time making sure everything would work well in space. They had to solve some key problems. For example, they needed to find ways to shape the metal without gravity. They also had to keep exact control during the whole printing process. And they had to make sure the tool worked well with the spaceship. After the test, the printing tool landed safely and was quickly collected. Scientists got important first-hand data on it. They learned how materials act in space—how they melt (熔化), move, and solidify (凝固). They also studied the shape and strength of the printed metal parts. The Lihong-1 Y1 spaceship is known for its low cost and high flexibility (灵活性). Besides the 3D printer, it also carried rose seeds (种子) for agricultural research. In the future, new types of this spaceship will be reused many times. They may someday carry passengers, supporting both low-cost science missions (任务) and space travel. 32．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．The metal 3D printing test. B．The scientific tool made by CAS. C．The Chinese Academy of Sciences. D．The Lihong-1 Y1 spaceship. 33．What happened during the 3D printing in space? A．It started working at a very high level. B．It supplied materials for the spacecraft. C．It worked on its own and made metal parts. D．It carried out laboratory research successfully. 34．What can we learn from paragraph 3 about the space printing experiment? A．It was more challenging than on Earth. B．The printer needed more materials in space. C．Scientists solved all the problems after the launch. D．The printing process was exactly the same as on Earth. 35．How does the author feel about the 3D printing test in space? A．Sad. B．Bored. C．Hopeful. D．Nervous. 36．Which would be the best title for the text? A．The Future of Space Travel B．Ways to Grow Seeds in Space C．The Lihong-1 Y1 Spaceship D．China’s First 3D Printing in Space 10 When you look up at the night sky, you might think all the tiny, shining lights are faraway stars. But this is not always true! In fact, some of the very brightest “stars” you see are actually planets from our own solar system. What is the biggest difference? Stars, like our Sun, make their own light and heat. Planets do not. They only reflect the Sun’s light. Because they are much closer to us, this reflected light can be so strong that these planets look brighter than most stars. You can easily see the following planets without a telescope: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Mercury. Venus is the brightest of all and is sometimes called the “Evening Star”. How can you tell a planet from a star? Planets shine with a calm, steady (稳定的) light, while stars seem to flicker and twinkle (闪烁不定). Even though the brightest ones are often planets, most of the little lights you see are real stars. Nearly all of them live inside our home, the Milky Way galaxy (银河系). The brightest star is Sirius, which is relatively close to us. Another famous star is Betelgeuse, a huge red star that is getting very old. Can we see anything outside our Milky Way? Yes! On a very dark and clear night, far from city lights, you might see the Andromeda Galaxy (仙女星系). It looks like a soft, fuzzy patch of light. This light comes from billions of stars. It is the most distant object you can see with your own eyes, an amazing 2.5 million light-years away! So next time you look up, remember that you could be seeing a nearby planet, a faraway star, or even a whole other galaxy! 37．What is the main difference between stars and planets? A．Stars twinkle, but planets do not. B．Stars are brighter, but planets are closer. C．Stars create their own light, but planets do not. D．Stars are far away, but planets are in our solar system. 38．How many planets can people see without a telescope? A．Three. B．Five. C．Seven. D．Nine. 39．Why does the writer mention Venus and Sirius? A．To compare the sizes of a planet and a star. B．To explain why planets are closer than stars. C．To explain how to find them with a telescope. D．To give examples of very bright objects we can see. 40．What can you learn about the Andromeda Galaxy? A．It is easy to see from any city. B．It is part of our Milky Way galaxy. C．It is made up of a huge number of stars. D．It is the closest galaxy to our solar system. 41．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To explain how telescopes help us see the sky. B．To describe some famous stars in the sky. C．To argue that planets are more interesting than stars. D．To introduce different objects we can see in the night sky. 11 Have you ever thought of travelling into space? For people in China, that dream is coming true. From film stars to scientists, more than 20 famous people in China have booked seats on the country’s first commercial (商业的) spaceflight. The tickets are sold by a Beijing space company. Each seat costs 3 million yuan. That sounds like a lot, but it is much cheaper than a trip with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which can cost up to $50 million. To save a seat, passengers must pay a 10% deposit (定金) for a seat on SpaceX. The company plans to send its first passengers into space by 2028. The spaceship, called CYZ1, can carry six people. After launch (发射), it will separate from the rocket at about 70 kilometers above the ground. Then it will cross the Kármán Line, the widely accepted line of space. After that, it will return safely to Earth with parachutes (降落伞). Some of the passengers include scientist Li Licheng, poet Lin Xiaoyan, and actor Huang Jingyu. In a video released (发行) by the company, one passenger said, “The world always needs a few people who are a little crazy.” China is backing commercial space travel more than ever. In 2025, the China National Space Administration (管理部门) carried out a plan to give companies more chances to use rocket test facilities (设施). The space industry is also listed as a key industry in China’s latest Five-Year Plan. Other Chinese companies are also joining the race. One company even sold two tickets during a livestream (直播). Each ticket required a 50,000-yuan deposit. Space travel may soon become possible for more people in China. Are you brave enough to join them on a trip to the stars? 42．How much does a passenger need to pay as a deposit to save a seat on Elon Musk’s SpaceX? A．$3 million. B．$50,000. C．$5 million. D．$50 million. 43．After the spaceship separates from the rocket, what will happen next? A．It will go across the Kármán Line. B．It will take passengers to the Moon. C．It will be launched from the ground. D．It will return to Earth with parachutes. 44．What does the underlined word “backing” probably mean in the text? A．Finishing. B．Watching. C．Controlling. D．Supporting. 45．What is the best title (标题) for the text? A．Space Industry in a New Five-Year Plan B．The world’s First Commercial Spaceflight C．Famous Chinese people to Travel into Space D．Space Travel: A Dream Coming True in China 12 People have always been very interested in space, but space can also be dangerous, with big rocks called asteroids (小行星) moving around. Recently, a small asteroid named “2024 YR4” has caught lots of attention. On February 7th, 2025, it was reported that the asteroid has a 23% chance of hitting the Earth in 2032. To keep our Earth safe, scientists are working hard together. Discovered in December 2024, “2024 YR4” is thought to be 40 to 100 meters wide. Although it is very far away, over 48 million kilometers, scientists are watching it closely. They want to find more details (细节). China is playing a big role in this effort. Chinese scientists plan to make use of special telescopes (望远镜). These telescopes, with powerful cameras and smart software, will help scientists observe (观察) the asteroid clearly, giving them more information to think about ways to stop it if it’s coming too close. To find out the asteroid’s path, China will use supercomputers to learn about its size, shape, speed and the influence of other planets’ gravity (引力) on it. China is working on ways to change the asteroid’s path. They have ideas like sending a spaceship to hit it softly or using a spaceship’s pull to slowly change its direction. China’s big plan shows how much it cares about protecting our planet. The scientists believe that if an asteroid does come too close, they can react in a calm and prepared way. 46．Which of the following is closest in size to “2024 YR4”? A．A car. B．A basketball. C．The sun. D．A football field. 47．Why do scientists use special telescopes? A．To observe the asteroid clearly. B．To take pictures of space. C．To study the sun’s activity. D．To explore the solar system. 48．What can supercomputers be used to learn about the asteroid? a. how big it is  b. how it is formed c. how fast it moves d. how other planets’ gravity pulls it e. what its shape is like A．abcd B．bcde C．abde D．acde 49．What’s the structure of the passage? A．①②/③④⑤ B．①②③/④⑤ C．①/②/③④/⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ 50．What is the best title for the passage? A．Worldwide Research on Asteroids B．China’s Fight Against Asteroids C．The Facts of Asteroids D．Amazing Journey to Space 13 China is making great progress in rocket technology. CAST, the country’s leading space organization, is working to develop two reusable rocket models. These rockets can fly more than once, which helps save money and makes space travel easier. Jiang Jie, a senior researcher at CAST, said that reusable rockets are the only way to make heavy-lift and affordable travel to space possible. The major difference between the two models lies in their recovery (回收) methods. One way is to land on the ground. The first part of the rocket lands straight down on a special site and stands on its own legs. The other method uses a large net on a ship at sea. Since the rocket is caught by the net, landing legs are unnecessary. Scientists shared these details in Beijing last week. Now, those plans are starting to take shape. Last month, China carried out an important test, in which a new rocket was sent up, and then it used its engines (引擎) to fly back and landed safely in the South China Sea. It was the first time a Chinese rocket returned successfully. Earlier this year, China also completed ground tests of the net-catching system. Although only the US has reusable rockets in service so far, China is working hard to become the second country to achieve this. To reach this goal, Jiang said that in the coming months, CAST will carry out the first test to catch the rocket with a net. The team is working hard to make breakthroughs (突破) in key technologies. Reusable rockets will bring great benefits to China. The scientist said they will help send more things into space at a lower cost. They will also help scientists get experience for building even bigger rockets in the future. With these advantages, China is ready to take the next step. Besides government efforts, many private companies in China are racing to build their own reusable rockets, eyeing orders from state-owned satellite operators (卫星运营商) that plan to build large networks in space. With their combined efforts, China is speeding up its space exploration, unlocking new technologies that will open up endless possibilities for humanity’s future journey among the stars. 51．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story about a rocket. B．By telling the benefits of reusable rockets. C．By giving an example of a reusable rocket. D．By mentioning China’s rocket development. 52．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The two models are mainly different in speed. B．Both recovery methods require landing legs. C．Scientists use a large net on a ship to catch the rocket. D．The net-catching method requires a special site on the ground. 53．According to Paragraph 3, what has China achieved in reusable rocket technology? ① A rocket has managed to land safely in the South China Sea. ② China has become the second country with reusable rockets. ③ China has completed ground tests of the net-catching system. ④ China has succeeded in catching a rocket with a net. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 54．Which of the following shows the use of reusable rockets? A．Building rockets at a lower cost. B．Making sending rockets into space safer. C．Sending more things into space at a lower cost. D．Helping satellite operators avoid building networks in space. 14 A great scientific discovery amazed the world. Chinese scientists have already found a new method to produce water on the moon, which could change how we think about living on the moon in the future! Their discovery shows that by using lunar soil, scientists can get a lot of water on the moon. In the past, the research on the moon showed that there might be ice at the moon’s north and south poles (极). However, there isn’t much water in lunar minerals (矿物)—only a little bit, like 0.0001 percent to 0.02 percent, which makes it hard to find and use water there. ▲ . The researchers, however, found something exciting, after studying the rocks and soil from the moon brought back by the Chang’e-5 spacecraft. One of the exciting things they discovered is that lunar soil melts (熔化) when the temperature rises above 1,000 ℃. When it begins to melt, it gives off water vapor (蒸气). They learned that just 100 g of lunar soil can produce 5.1 g to 7.6 g of water. So, if we had one ton of lunar soil, we could get between 51 kg and 76 kg of water. That’s enough for 50 people to drink for one day! All in all, this research reveals new possibilities for finding water on the moon. It’s important for future trips to the moon and people who might live there someday. As we learn more about how to get water from lunar soil, we get closer to the dream of human living on the moon! 55．What may the discovery change according to Paragraph 1? A．The purpose of the moon exploration. B．The way to do research on lunar minerals. C．People’s ideas about living on the moon. D．The method to produce water on the earth. 56．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．So it’s expensive to get water from lunar minerals. B．So it’s easy for scientists to collect ice on the moon. C．So it’s difficult for people to expect to live on the moon. D．So it’s possible to bring water to the moon from the earth. 57．How much water may the researchers get if they have 1,000 g of lunar soil? A． B． C． D． 58．What does the underlined word “reveals” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Comes from. B．Turns down. C．Opens up. D．Depends on. 59．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．A new way to get water on the moon. B．Human trips to the moon in the future. C．How human can live on the moon. D．Why the lunar soil produces water vapor. 15 A team of Chinese scientists has created a six-legged “space mining robot”, which gets its design from insects. This robot could be used to find and mine (开采) resources (资源) on the Moon in the future. Mining on the Moon is very different from mining on Earth. The Moon’s gravity (重力) is only one-sixth of Earth’s. This makes it hard for robots to do surface-penetrating (表面穿透) operations there. To solve this problem, the researchers from the China University of Mining and Technology studied carefully how insects move. Using the study results, they created the six-legged “space mining robot”. The robot, which has three wheel legs and three claw (爪形) legs, can move on different surfaces. The wheels work well on smooth ground, while the claw legs help make the soil soft. The wheels are made of a special kind of material, which allows them to quickly return to their shape after being pressed. This also helps the robot stand up to both very high and low temperatures in space. As China continues its Moon project, robots like this could be very useful. China plans to send the Chang’e 7 probe (探测器) to the Moon around 2026 to study the Moon’s south pole (南极). Chang’e 8 will be sent around 2028 to test how to use the Moon’s resources. Together with Chang’e 7, it will help build an international Moon research base (基地) by 2035. 60．What is the main challenge for robots to mine on the Moon? A．The weak gravity on the Moon. B．The difficulty in finding resources. C．The high cost of traveling in space. D．The great need of energy for operating them. 61．What can we know about the material of the robot’s wheels? A．It doesn’t need any repairs. B．It is heavier than common materials. C．It can deal with temperature changes. D．It can only work on one kind of surface. 62．What will Chang’e 7 and Chang’e 8 cooperate to do? A．To test new kinds of robots. B．To train astronauts’ skills. C．To find more Moon resources. D．To set up a research base on the Moon. 63．Where does this text probably come from? A．A short novel about mining in space. B．A travel guidebook about the Moon. C．A science magazine on new robots. D．A report about China’s space history. 2 / 29 1 / 29 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $