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The Moon
Three hundred and eighty thousand kilometres away from the earth, the moon is man's closest neighbor
in the universe. Its surface is as large as Asia. Though so far away, the moon has a strong influence on the
ecological balance on the earth. For example, partly because of the moon's gravity, our seas and oceans have
tides.
Nearly forty years ago, man's dream of reaching the moon was realized when American astronaut Neil
Armstrong stepped onto the moon's surface. As Armstrong said, it was a small step for a man, but a giant
leap for mankind. Just think of the past when our forebears could hardly find enough to keep alive!
Understanding the moon is of great significance. Since there is no water and no air there, the moon is an
ideal place from which to observe the universe. A huge astronomical telescope has been installed on the moon.
And the moon's solar energy can be used more fully than the earth's. Finally there are the moon's rich mineral
resources. It is no exaggeration to say that the moon is a mini-earth in terms of mineral resources.
Maybe it won't be long before man can benefit from the development of the moon's resources.
1. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? [ ]
A. The moon has hardly any influence on anything on the earth because it is too far away from us.
B. Tides in the seas and oceans are partly caused by the moon's gravity.
C. The moon's surface is the same as that of Asia.
D. The ecological balance depends on the moon.
2. What Armstrong said shows that _____. [ ]
A. he made only one step on the moon's surface and he believed that man would make more in the future
B. his step on the moon was not big enough
C. his step on the moon marked man's entrance to a new era (时代) of the moon's research
D. anyone could leave bigger and more steps on the moon than he did
3. "Just think of the past when our forebears could hardly find enough to keep alive!" What does this sentence
really mean? [ ]
A. Our forefathers had to labor themselves to find the insufficient food so as to live on,but we now can go to
the moon to open a new world!
B. Just think that our ancestors (祖先) were working so hard, while we are leading so happy a life!
C. Every time when we think of our hardworking forebears,we can't help feeling shamed of ourselves. How
lazy we are!
D. If you have landed on the moon,you will certainly think of your forefathers, who did a lot in the development
of science.
4. All the following statements show the great significance of the moon except _____. [ ]
A. you can more easily observe the universe on the moon
B. the moon is rich in mineral resources
C. a huge astronomical telescope is more easily installed on the moon than on the earth
D. you can more fully use the solar energy on the moon than on the earth
5. What conclusion can you draw after reading this passage? [ ]
A. The further research of the moon is of great importance.
B. The moon is a likely place to have a lot of diamonds.
C. It is no exaggeration to say that the moon is full of gold and silver as well as all kinds of treasures which
the earth has.
D. The development of the moon's resources will benefit man, but we shall wait a long time.
