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【题目】July 20, 1969 is a day that will forever go down in the history books as a day that changed the world forever. That was the day when American astronaut and explorer Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon.

The moon is located almost 240,000 miles from the Earth. Armstrong and his crew, which included fellow astronauts Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, began their journey into space on the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (登月 舱) on July 16, 1969. Armstrong was the commander of the mission (任务) and he was the one who piloted the aircraft to the surface of the moon. At almost 11 pm on July 20, 1969, Armstrong exited the craft and set foot on the moon, saying the now famous words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Aldrin later exited the Apollo 11 Lunar Module as he and Armstrong collected samples (样品) from the moon that they could bring back to the Earth with them and study. Also, they took photographs of the moon and its surroundings as well as their footprints on the moon. Michael Collins, the third member of the crew, remained in the command module during this time.

The mission began its return from the moon on July 24, 1969, four days after its historic landing. The Apollo 11 returned, landing just west of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The three-member crew was kept away from others for three weeks just to be sure they were not carrying any unknown diseases or illnesses. After all, it was the first time the moon had been explored, so nobody really knew what to expect. Following that, they were treated as heroes.

【1】What do we know about the mission?

A. It ended on July 16, 1969.

B. Michael Collins piloted the craft.

C. Three astronauts were in the craft.

D. Edwin Aldrin was the commander.

【2】What does the underlined part “giant leap” refer to?

A. The first time man has landed on the moon.

B. Three members’ successful cooperation.

C. Mankind’s first time to know the unknown.

D. The shortening distance between the moon and the Earth.

【3】What did Michael Collins do as the others were collecting samples?

A. He studied the samples. B. He also collected samples.

C. He took some photographs. D. He stayed in the command module.

【4】Why were the astronauts kept away from others after their return?

A. Because they had become ill.

B. Because they needed to take a good rest.

C. Because they carried unknown diseases on them.

D. Because they might have brought back hidden dangers.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。1969年7月20日是一个将永远载入史册的日子，它将永远改变世界。那一天，美国宇航员和探险家尼尔阿姆斯特朗是第一个踏上月球的人。阿姆斯特朗从飞船上走了出来，踏上了月球，他说了一句著名的话：“对一个人来说这是一小步，对人类来说是一大步。”

【1】细节理解题。根据第三段中Aldrin later exited the Apollo 11 Lunar Module as he and Armstrong collected samples (样品) from the moon ---Michael Collins, the third member of the crew, remained in the command module during this time.可知，关于这个使命我们知道有三名宇航员在飞船上。故选C。

【2】词义猜测题。根据第二段中At almost 11 pm on July 20, 1969, Armstrong exited the craft and set foot on the moon, saying the now famous words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 1969年7月20日晚上11点，阿姆斯特朗从飞船上走了出来，踏上了月球，他说了一句著名的话：“对一个人来说这是一小步，对人类来说是一大步。”由此推知划线词的意思是“人类第一次登上月球。”故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据第三段中Aldrin later exited the Apollo 11 Lunar Module as he and Armstrong collected samples (样品) from the moon that they could bring back to the Earth with them and study. ---Michael Collins, the third member of the crew, remained in the command module during this time.可知，其他人都在收集样本时Michael Collins呆在指挥舱里。故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据最后一段中The three-member crew was kept away from others for three weeks just to be sure they were not carrying any unknown diseases or illnesses.可知，宇航员在他们回来后之所以会远离其他人是因为他们可能带回了隐藏的危险。故选D。

利用上下文提供的情景和线索，进行合乎逻辑的综合分析进而推测词义，最常见的就是利用上下文语境、常识和语法关系推断词义。切记根据推断词汇前后的内容找到正确答案。本题第2小题，根据第二段中At almost 11 pm on July 20, 1969, Armstrong exited the craft and set foot on the moon, saying the now famous words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 1969年7月20日晚上11点，阿姆斯特朗从飞船上走了出来，踏上了月球，他说了一句著名的话：“对一个人来说这是一小步，对人类来说是一大步。”由此推知划线词的意思是“人类第一次登上月球。”