课时作业(十四) [必修3 Unit 4 Astronomy: the science of the stars] (限时：30分钟).语法填空________ a question，“Have you got any skills in reading comprehension？”Actually, many of the teachers can't give students an efficient way to deal with 2.__________(read). ________ often simply say，“Read more and practise more, and you ________ (get) more experience in reading comprehension.”Frankly, these teachers' good 5.________ (suggest) are only helpful to arouse students' interest in reading, 6.________ not helpful to deal with the questions in the examinations of reading comprehension. Personally, I think the skill for reading comprehension should be based 7.________ the knowledge of English writing. Since the English passages are written under some rules or principles, the science of reading and understanding may have a close relationship with writing. Reading comprehension can't be independent from the knowledge of writing. So 8.________ (do) better in reading comprehension, we should learn the knowledge of writing, study 9.________ questions are designed and the relationship 10.________ questions and the reading materials.
Ⅱ.阅读理解，moons，and other landing areas.Aside from the earth，just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe，making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand．Plus there would be complications with radiation，weather，and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
Data collection
Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at a time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals，analysing ground samples，and finding water are all performed much quicker and more accurately(精确地) by robots.
Cost effective
The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans，but support enough food and water to keep them ，robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain，they don't require food or water，and they never need a bathroom break.pace.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are the Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They both have been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water on Mars' history.
11．According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?earth.
C．Both the Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on the Mars.
D．Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
12．Which column could the passage come from?
A．Education.
B．Finance.
C．Travel.
D．Science.
13. The underlined word “withstand” most probably means“________”．
A．arise
B．bear
C．defeat
D．diverse
14．What is the writer's attitude in this passage?
A．Negative.
B．Persuasive.
C．Subjective.
D．Objective.
15．While sending an astronaut into space，we should consider the following EXCEPT ________信息匹配首先请阅读下列暑期国际学校的信息：(12 to 16 years old)
Headington School provides the perfect setting for a truly special summer school experience. Situated only a short walk from the centre of this historic and vibrant city, the Headington Oxford Summer School offers a fantastic mix of English classes, activities and excursions within a truly multinational environment.
B．Abberley Hall International Summer School
(8 to 12 years old)
Abberley Hall is set in 90 acres of private Worcestershire countryside. The beautiful and secure setting provides a perfect location for our younger students to study, play, and build friendships with other students from around the world.
C．Dean Close International Summer School
(12 to 16 years old)
Dean Close School has been educating students from around the world for more than a century, and has an international reputation for academic and football excellence.
D．SBC Oxford International Summer School
(13 to 16 years old)
The Dragon School, one of the UK's most famous preparatory schools, is set in a fantastic location just 15 minutes walk from the centre of historic Oxford. With fantastic facilities, spacious sports fields and great grounds, the Summer School at Oxford is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
E．SBC Bournemouth International Summer School
(11 to 15 years old)
SBC Bournemouth is located at the prestigious Canford School, which provides a magnificent location for a fantastic summer school experience. It is just 20 minutes away from the city of Bournemouth, a lovely city situated on England's south coast.
F．Brighton International Summer School
(13 to 18 years old)
Established in 1984, Brighton International Summer School specialises in short English language and activity courses for young learners. Lessons take place at Dorothy Stringer High School, a local British school with over 1，000 British students, with whom there are lots of opportunities to join in sport, art and other cultural activities.
以下是学生信息，请匹配学生与适合他们的学校。a Russian boy aged 15, has made up his mind to attend a university in England. He is doing his best to be well prepared so he is considering going to a summer school there. He would like a school with a long history, where he can make progress both in his lessons and football.
17．Aadesh is an Indian student aged 15. He is considering going to a summer school in England, where he can improve his English and at the same time, make some multinational friends by taking part in as many activities as possible.
18．Sumalee is a 17－year－old girl student in Thailand. One of her friends invites her to go to England in the summer vacation so that they can improve their English. She prefers a school where they can practise English with native speakers and take part in some activities.a Chinese boy at the age of 11, will go to the UK with his parents in the summer vacation. His parents would like him to attend a summer school there and he prefers one located in the country as he is tired of the noisy big cities.
20．Cho, a Japanese teenager living in Tokyo, will go to a summer school in England. She is 12 years old and her parents would like her to choose a school around a city as she is used to city life.
课时作业(十四) 2.reading 3.they 4.will get 5.suggestions 6.but 7.on 8.to do 9.how 10.between本文主要介绍了机器人是如何在一些星体进行太空探索的以及它们与人相比所占的优势和所起的作用等11．A 细节理解题。由第三段第一句“The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.”可知，使用机器人进行太空探索比人类做这项工作的花费会更少，因此A项说花费更多是有误的。 推理判断题。本文主要是关于机器人在太空探索中的应用，应该属D项。 词义猜测题。前面提到这些星球表面太热或太冷应该是会让人难以忍受，故选B项。bear意为“忍受”。 推理判断题。纵观全文可知作者只是客观地介绍了机器人在太空探索中的应用，并未带有“否定的(negative)”“说服性的(persuasive)”或者是“主观的(subjective)”看法，故选D项。 细节理解题。在本文的第一段提到了A、B两项C项“饮食”问题。本文并未提到有关“外星人”的情况，故选D项。 17.A 18.F 19.B 20.E