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Unit 6 Beyond Earth Section A (3a-3d) 分层作业 太空探索的原因 一、单词默写 1. /d i l d i/ n. 地质;地质学 _ 2. / s t la t/ n. 人造卫星;卫星 _ 3. / kre zi/ adj. 疯狂的;不理智的 _ 4. / hju m n bi / 人;人类 _ 5. / k spl (r)/ v. 探索;探险 _ 6. /r s s/ n. 资源 _ 7. / bene f t/ v. 有益于 n. 益处 _ 8. / rel n p/ n. 关系 _ 二、词组默写 1. 探索太空 _ 2. 提高我们对……的了解 _ 3. 在宇宙中的位置 _ 4. 有助于理解 _ 5. 处理问题 _ 6. 由气候变化引起 _ 7. 在遥远的将来 _ 8. 耗尽资源 _ 9. 在那种情况下 _ 10. 被改造成新家园 _ 三、汉语提示填空题 1. 我们今天的问题是:我们为什么要探索太空? Our question today is: _ do we _ space? 2. 探索太空有三个充分的理由。 There are three _ reasons _ explore space. 3. 第一,提高我们对地球及其在宇宙中位置的了解。 First, to _ our _ of Earth and its place in the universe. 4. 对其他行星的研究有助于我们更好地理解地球的地质和历史。 The study of other planets helps us better _ Earth’s geology and history. 5. 为太空开发的技术可以使我们在地球上受益。 Technology _ for space can _ us here on Earth. 6. 一些卫星帮助我们处理气候变化引起的问题。 Some satellites help us _ _ problems _ by climate change. 7. 在遥远的将来,我们可能会在外太空找到新的资源。 _ some point in the far future, we may find new _ in outer space. 8. 我们的地球可能会耗尽资源。 Our Earth may _ _ _ resources. 9. 到那时,人类将需要一个新家园。 _ _ _, a new home for us human beings will be needed. 10. 也许火星未来会被改造成我们的新家园。 Maybe Mars will _ _ _ our new home in the future. 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. There are three good reasons _ (explore) space. 2. The study of other planets helps us _ (good) understand Earth’s geology. 3. Technology _ (develop) for space can benefit us here on Earth. 4. Some satellites help us deal with problems _ (cause) by climate change. 5. A new home for us human _ (being) will be needed in the future. 五、阅读短文,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 Why do we explore space? There are three good reasons. First, to improve our knowledge of Earth. The study of other planets 1._ (help) us better understand Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets. Second, technology 2._ (develop) for space can benefit us here on Earth. Some 3._ (satellite), for example, help us deal with problems caused by climate change. Third, we may find new resources in outer space. Our Earth may run out of resources. In that case, a new home for us 4._ (human) will 5._ (need). Space exploration is not just about 6._ (discover) new things. It is also about 7._ (protect) our own planet and 8._ (prepare) for the future. Scientists believe that these 9._ (reason) will continue to drive space exploration in the years 10._ (come). 六、阅读还原 Why Do We Explore Space? Many people wonder why we spend so much money and effort on space exploration. 1._ Here are some of the most important reasons. First, space exploration helps us understand our own planet. 2._ This knowledge helps us protect Earth and predict natural disasters. Second, technology developed for space has many practical uses on Earth. 3._ These inventions improve our daily lives in many ways. Third, space exploration inspires people. 4._ Many young people dream of becoming astronauts or scientists because of space missions. Finally, space exploration may be necessary for our survival. 5._ Finding new resources or even a new home could be essential for future generations. A. It encourages creativity and innovation. B. Studying other planets helps us learn more about Earth’s past. C. The Earth’s resources are limited. D. There are actually several important reasons. E. For example, satellite technology helps with weather forecasting. F. Space exploration is too expensive. 七、阅读理解 The Importance of Space Exploration Space exploration has become an important part of modern science. Many countries are investing in space programs. Why is space exploration so important? First, it helps us understand the universe. By studying other planets, stars, and galaxies, we learn more about how the universe works. This knowledge can help us understand the origins of life and the future of our planet. Second, space exploration leads to new technologies. Many inventions we use today, such as GPS, satellite communication, and weather forecasting, were developed because of space research. These technologies have greatly improved our lives. Third, space exploration inspires people. It encourages young people to study science, technology, engineering, and math. Many astronauts and scientists were inspired by space missions when they were children. Finally, space exploration may be necessary for the survival of the human race. As the Earth’s population grows and resources become limited, we may need to find new resources or even a new planet to live on. 1. How does space exploration help us understand the universe? A. By sending people to the moon. B. By studying other planets, stars, and galaxies. C. By building more telescopes. D. By launching satellites. 2. What are some technologies that were developed because of space research? A. GPS and satellite communication. B. Computers and smartphones. C. Cars and airplanes. D. Trains and ships. 3. Why does space exploration inspire young people? A. Because they can become astronauts. B. Because it encourages them to study science and technology. C. Because they can travel to space. D. Because it is exciting. 4. What might be necessary for the survival of the human race? A. Building more cities. B. Finding new resources or a new planet. C. Stopping space exploration. D. Using more technology. 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Space exploration is too expensive and should be stopped. B. Space exploration has many important benefits for humanity. C. Space exploration is only about sending people to the moon. D. Space exploration is not important for our daily lives. 八、完形填空 Space exploration is one of the most exciting 1._ of modern science. Many countries are working on space projects. But why is space exploration so 2._? First, it helps us 3._ more about the universe. By studying other planets, we learn about Earth’s history and future. Second, space exploration leads to new 4._. Many inventions we use today come from space research. For example, satellites help us 5._ the weather and communicate with people around the world. Third, space exploration 6._ young people. It encourages them to study science and technology. Many astronauts were once children who dreamed of going to space. Finally, space exploration may be necessary for our 7._. As the Earth’s resources become limited, we may need to find new 8._ or even a new planet to live on. Space exploration is not just about 9._ the unknown. It is also about protecting our future. That is why space exploration will 10._ to be an important part of human progress. 1. A. problems B. inventions C. fields D. suggestions 2. A. expensive B. difficult C. important D. dangerous 3. A. forget B. learn C. worry D. wonder 4. A. technologies B. methods C. materials D. machines 5. A. control B. predict C. stop D. change 6. A. inspires B. surprises C. confuses D. worries 7. A. happiness B. survival C. interest D. education 8. A. resources B. ideas C. goals D. plans 9. A. describing B. exploring C. remembering D. forgetting 10. A. start B. stop C. continue D. fail 九、阅读回答 Dr. Yang, a space scientist, explains three reasons for space exploration. First, it improves our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe. Studying other planets helps us understand Earth’s geology and history. Second, technology developed for space can benefit us on Earth. Satellites help deal with climate change. Third, we may find new resources in outer space. Since Earth may run out of resources, a new home for humans will be needed in the future. 1. What is the first reason for space exploration according to Dr. Yang? 2. How can technology developed for space benefit us on Earth? 3. Why does Dr. Yang think we may need a new home in the future? 4. What does Dr. Yang mean by saying “new resources in outer space”? Why is that important? 5. What do you think is the most important reason for space exploration? Explain your opinion. 参考答案 一、单词默写 1. geology 2. satellite 3. crazy 4. human being 5. explore 6. resource 7. benefit 8. relationship 二、词组默写 1. explore space 2. improve our knowledge of 3. place in the universe 4. help understand 5. deal with problems 6. caused by climate change 7. in the far future 8. run out of resources 9. in that case 10. be made into a new home 三、汉语提示填空题 1. Why; explore 2. good; to 3. improve; knowledge 4. understand 5. developed; benefit 6. deal with; caused 7. At; resources 8. run out of 9. In that case 10. be made into 四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空 1. to explore 2. better 3. developed 4. caused 5. beings 五、语法填空 1. helps 2. developed 3. satellites 4. humans 5. be needed 6. discovering 7. protecting 8. preparing 9. reasons 10. to come 六、阅读还原 1. D 2. B 3. E 4. A 5. C 七、阅读理解 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 八、完形填空 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C 九、阅读回答 (示例) 1. The first reason is to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe. 2. Satellites help us deal with problems caused by climate change. 3. Because Earth may run out of resources in the future. 4. He means there may be useful materials outside Earth. This is important because resources on Earth are limited and we may need more in the future. 5. I think the most important reason is to protect our planet. 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