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51 to scientists. For example, Mars has seasons with

52 weather, but other planets have the same temperatures all year round. Was there

53 on Mars? To find out, scientists need

54 if Mars ever had water. In 2004. two robot explores (探测器), or '

rovers'

, called Spirit and Opportunity were sent to look for

55 of water. These rovers can drive over rocks

56 all kind of rough ground. They can also use cameras and send photos

57 to Earth. First, the two rovers found chemicals and patterns (图文) in the rocks that were probably made by water. Then, they moved to another area and

58 other rocks which may have been created by water. Now scientists think there was probably water on the planet long ago. Today

59 are still not sure if there was life on the mars. They

60 need more information to decide. The discoveries of the two rovers answered some old questions, but they also brought up many new ones.

四、阅读理解(40分) A)请阅读下面短文,根据短文内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑.(每小题2分) A Science museum (The Science of Survival, IMAX&

SIMEX) The Science Museum has something for everyone. Entry to the museum is free. Offer applies to IMAX 3D Cinema, SIMEX and The Science of Survival exhibition only. IMAX ￡7.50 SIMEX ￡4.00 The Science of Survival ￡6.00 Opening Times: Daily 10: 00-18:

00 Visit Time:

2 hours National Gallery Opening Times: Daily 10am-7pm Wednesday until

9 pm Admission: ￡8 adults. ￡4 students, under 12s free Tickets: Available daily from

10 am Telephone:

020 7747

2885 Visituswww.nationalgallery.com ZSL London Z There are over 12,

000 amazing animals for you to see. These are just a few things which make a visit to ZSL London Zoo a great day. Ticket Price: ￡ 17.00 Opening Times: Daily 10: 00-17:

30 Visit Time:

4 hours 61. How much does the ticket to ZSL London Zoo cost? A.￡8.00. B.￡17.50. C.￡17.00. D.￡7.50. 62. Where is the Science of Survival exhibition held? A. At the National gallery B. At the Science Museum C. At ZSL London zoo D. At IMAX 3D Cinema 63. How long is the National Gallery open on Wednesday? A.

4 hours B.

8 hours C.

7 hours D.

11 hours B A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumps high. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection (拒绝) letter from a ballet school. You have the wrong body for ballet, '

it says,'

and at thirteen, you are too old. This was one of the most popular advertisements (广告) of

2014 and it describes American ballet Theatre'

s principal (主要的) dancer Misty Copeland. This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began to study ballet in

1995 as a thirteen-year-old. People often told her that she was too old, or that she didn'

t have the perfect body type (She is only

157 cm tall). Her family moved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. But Copeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her ballet teacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. This was a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theatre in

2000 and performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo (单独的) performer, and in

2015 she became its principal dancer. Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the