Module 5 Cloning

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

A Chinese space mining company has designed a robot that can capture （捕获） waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency recently reported that the robot launched on the government’s Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites. The robot will also explore deep space to observe small objects in the universe. The 30-kilogram robot， called NEO-01， was developed by Origin Space. The company says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids （小行星）.

The world’s first asteroid mining company， Planetary Resources， was established in 2009. Since then， more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry， including 3D Systems of the United States and Japan’s Astroscale. Astroscale’s technology uses magnets （磁铁） to gather up space waste. But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then burn it. Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide. As they are used too long， many end up as waste and put other operating satellites at risk.

Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space. He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045. Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype （雏形） of future space mining robots， which can use rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.

The Xinhua News Agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collect materials. China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids.

1. Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01？

A. It weighs 60 kilograms.

B. It is mainly used to catch space waste.

C. It was created by Planetary Resources.

D. It will be burnt after finishing its mission.

2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3？

A. Magnets were used to burn space waste.

B. Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.

C. It is the useless satellites that make space waste.

D. The robot will look into deep space for more waste.

3. What does Su Meng think of NEO-01？

A. It’s promising and rewarding. B. It’s a long way to produce it.

C. It has benefited the space industry. D. It will help make money for the company.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A. NEO-01， A Smart Robot Used in Space

B. A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space Waste

C. A New Robot Makes China a Space Power

D. NEO-01， the Pioneer of Future Space Robots

阅读七选五

Does meeting new people make you nervous？ If so， you are not alone. But making a good first impression isn’t as hard as you might think. It just involves a few simple choices.

Look your best.

1 But you don’t need to look like a model to make a good impression. You just need to take care of yourself. Make sure your clothing is clean， not wrinkled and appropriate for the situation. 2

Stand tall.

The way you stand， sit and move tells others a lot about you. Standing up straight makes you look and feel confident. When you approach someone， make eye contact and smile to show you’re friendly and interested. 3

Speak up.

Speak loudly and clearly enough so that people don’t have to struggle to hear you. If you don’t know what to say， ask questions. 4 When people are talking， pay attention to what they’re saying rather than planning what you’ll say next. And if you’re not sure what they mean， ask！

Value people.

Most importantly， show people you care. Your concerns for them will be obvious if you smile and listen carefully. 5 Don’t keep them waiting. Everyone you meet is important. So make eye contact， smile and greet them. They’ll appreciate it and others may be watching.

A. Respect other people’s time， too.

B. And remember， you are important， too.

C. Then greet them with a firm handshake.

D. Most people enjoy talking about themselves.

E. Don’t forget little things like brushing your teeth.

F. Obviously your appearance influences people’s impression of you.

G. One survey suggested blue or black clothes are best for job interviews.

1. ____________2. ____________3. ____________4. ____________5. ____________

跟踪导练（二）

完形填空

Over 48，000 orange trees spread all corners of Seville， Spain. They not only fill the city’s air with the 1 smell of orange flowers in spring， but also 2 over 16，500 tons of fruit every winter. Though that gives Seville the 3 of being Europe’s top orange-producing city， the fruit is too 4 to be consumed fresh. While some oranges are used to 5 jam and alcohol， most of them end up in landfills （垃圾填埋场）. Oranges are a 6 for the city. However， that may change soon thanks to an idea of using the oranges to produce clean energy 7 .