题目
Should humans explore space？If you ask me，I'll definitely give a positive answer. The exploitation （开发） of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans，as well as the state of our world.Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world.connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide.The Global Positioning System （GPS） can identify our location anywhere.Furthermore，weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives. Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example，large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite.It can screen areas of land within a very short time，indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops，soil rainfall，and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use. In recent years，space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives.Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology （流行病学）.This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns，understand the environmental causes that spread it，make predictions about where it can spread in the future，and make plans to fight it efficiently. Furthermore，access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings.Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap.With the advancement of technology，students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms. Space exploration is something we can do for future generations.Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet，but these will run out one day.Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind.With the advancement of space technology，it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets，such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets. For the exploration of the universe，perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose，regardless of our differences.（1）What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2？ ____ A．Improve the traffic on the earth.B．Promote travel between countries.C．Help prevent deadly natural disasters.D．Help humans communicate and exchange information.（2）How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger？ ____ A．By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites.B．By transporting food worldwide more easily.C．By creating job opportunities for the poor.D．By protecting available land resources.（3）What does the author think of mining resources on other planets？ ____ A．Time-wasting.B．Arguable.C．Necessary.D．Educational.（4）What would be the best title for the text？ ____ A．Why Space Exploration Is Important？B．Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring？C．Why We Should Improve Space Technology？D．Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies？
Should humans explore space？If you ask me，I'll definitely give a positive answer.
The exploitation （开发） of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans，as well as the state of our world.Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world.connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide.The Global Positioning System （GPS） can identify our location anywhere.Furthermore，weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.
Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example，large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite.It can screen areas of land within a very short time，indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops，soil rainfall，and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.
In recent years，space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives.Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology （流行病学）.This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns，understand the environmental causes that spread it，make predictions about where it can spread in the future，and make plans to fight it efficiently.
Furthermore，access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings.Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap.With the advancement of technology，students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms.
Space exploration is something we can do for future generations.Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet，but these will run out one day.Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind.With the advancement of space technology，it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets，such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.
For the exploration of the universe，perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose，regardless of our differences.
（1）What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2？ ____
A．Improve the traffic on the earth.
B．Promote travel between countries.
C．Help prevent deadly natural disasters.
D．Help humans communicate and exchange information.
（2）How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger？ ____
A．By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites.
B．By transporting food worldwide more easily.
C．By creating job opportunities for the poor.
D．By protecting available land resources.
（3）What does the author think of mining resources on other planets？ ____
A．Time-wasting.
B．Arguable.
C．Necessary.
D．Educational.
（4）What would be the best title for the text？ ____
A．Why Space Exploration Is Important？
B．Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring？
C．Why We Should Improve Space Technology？
D．Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies？
The exploitation （开发） of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans，as well as the state of our world.Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world.connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide.The Global Positioning System （GPS） can identify our location anywhere.Furthermore，weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.
Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example，large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite.It can screen areas of land within a very short time，indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops，soil rainfall，and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.
In recent years，space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives.Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology （流行病学）.This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns，understand the environmental causes that spread it，make predictions about where it can spread in the future，and make plans to fight it efficiently.
Furthermore，access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings.Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap.With the advancement of technology，students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms.
Space exploration is something we can do for future generations.Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet，but these will run out one day.Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind.With the advancement of space technology，it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets，such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.
For the exploration of the universe，perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose，regardless of our differences.
（1）What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2？ ____
A．Improve the traffic on the earth.
B．Promote travel between countries.
C．Help prevent deadly natural disasters.
D．Help humans communicate and exchange information.
（2）How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger？ ____
A．By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites.
B．By transporting food worldwide more easily.
C．By creating job opportunities for the poor.
D．By protecting available land resources.
（3）What does the author think of mining resources on other planets？ ____
A．Time-wasting.
B．Arguable.
C．Necessary.
D．Educational.
（4）What would be the best title for the text？ ____
A．Why Space Exploration Is Important？
B．Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring？
C．Why We Should Improve Space Technology？
D．Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies？
题目解答
答案
（1）细节理解题。由本文第二自然段中的关键句Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world，connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide.The Global Positioning System（GPS） can identify our location anywhere.Furthermore，weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions，which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.（绕地球运行的卫星能够在世界各地进行通信，连接不同大陆的人们，并在世界各地广播信息。全球定位系统（GPS）可以在任何地方识别我们的位置。此外，天气卫星可以预测有害天气条件，使人类能够为致命的自然灾害做好准备并拯救生命。）可知太空探索可以帮助人类通信和传播信息。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。由本文第三自然段中的关键句Space programs can also indirectly lead to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example，large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite.It can screen areas of land within a very short time，indicating useful measures，such as the condition of crops，soil，rainfall，and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.（太空计划也可以间接解决贫困和世界饥饿问题。例如，如果人类应用技术，大片土地可以得到更好的利用。最有效的工具是人造地球卫星。它可以在很短的时间内对土地进行筛查，显示有用的措施，如作物状况、土壤、降雨和干旱。然后将这些信息传输到地球上的地面站以便更好地使用。）可知太空计划利用人造地球卫星造福农作物生产来帮助解决贫困和世界饥饿问题。故选A。
（3）观点态度题。由本文倒数第二段中中的关键句With the advancement of space technology，it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets，such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.（随着太空技术的进步，利用和探索其他行星的巨大潜力将是明智的，例如小行星或其他行星上的采矿资源的可用性。）可推断出在对其他星球上开采资源这一行为，作者对认为是有必要的。故选C。
（4）标题判断题。由本文第一自然段中的关键句Should humans explore space？If you ask me，I'll definitely give a positive answer.（人类应该探索太空吗？如果你问我，我一定会给你肯定的答复。）以及最后一自然段For the exploration of the universe，perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose，regardless of our differences.（对于宇宙的探索来说，也许最有利的是它将把我们团结起来，为了一个共同的目标而努力，不管我们有什么分歧。）结合文章主要讲的是人类是否应该探索太空为此话题而展开的讨论，论述了探索太空的重要性。所以A．Why Space Exploration Is Important？（为什么太空探索很重要？）作为题目最合适。故选A。
（2）细节理解题。由本文第三自然段中的关键句Space programs can also indirectly lead to the solution to poverty and world hunger.For example，large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies.The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite.It can screen areas of land within a very short time，indicating useful measures，such as the condition of crops，soil，rainfall，and droughts.It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.（太空计划也可以间接解决贫困和世界饥饿问题。例如，如果人类应用技术，大片土地可以得到更好的利用。最有效的工具是人造地球卫星。它可以在很短的时间内对土地进行筛查，显示有用的措施，如作物状况、土壤、降雨和干旱。然后将这些信息传输到地球上的地面站以便更好地使用。）可知太空计划利用人造地球卫星造福农作物生产来帮助解决贫困和世界饥饿问题。故选A。
（3）观点态度题。由本文倒数第二段中中的关键句With the advancement of space technology，it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets，such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.（随着太空技术的进步，利用和探索其他行星的巨大潜力将是明智的，例如小行星或其他行星上的采矿资源的可用性。）可推断出在对其他星球上开采资源这一行为，作者对认为是有必要的。故选C。
（4）标题判断题。由本文第一自然段中的关键句Should humans explore space？If you ask me，I'll definitely give a positive answer.（人类应该探索太空吗？如果你问我，我一定会给你肯定的答复。）以及最后一自然段For the exploration of the universe，perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose，regardless of our differences.（对于宇宙的探索来说，也许最有利的是它将把我们团结起来，为了一个共同的目标而努力，不管我们有什么分歧。）结合文章主要讲的是人类是否应该探索太空为此话题而展开的讨论，论述了探索太空的重要性。所以A．Why Space Exploration Is Important？（为什么太空探索很重要？）作为题目最合适。故选A。