《2025年通城学典组合训练七年级英语人教版江西专版》

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In June 2024, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore flew to the International Space Station(ISS) using Boeing's new Starliner spaceship(宇宙飞船). They planned to stay for 8 days but stayed 9 months because of problems. They finally returned to Earth on March 18, 2025.

The Dragon landed in the ocean off Florida. Four astronauts were inside. Rescue teams quickly helped them get out. After checking their health, they were taken to Houston for more tests.
Their first mission was testing the Starliner. This spaceship can hold 7 people. It worked well at first, but then it had problems near the International Space Station. Though they arrived safely on June 6, NASA couldn't fix the problems from Earth. The Starliner flew back empty on September 7.
With no working spaceship, they waited for SpaceX's next flight. New team members arrived on March 16. Two days later, Williams and Wilmore began their journey home.
During their 9-month stay, they did science research, fixed equipment(设备), and did spacewalks. Williams became the ISS leader after three months. They both said living in space was amazing. Their long stay helps scientists understand how space affects the human body.
(A)1. How long did they hope to stay at the ISS at first?
A. For 8 days. B. For 9 months. C. For 17 hours. D. For 3 months.
(D)2. How did the two astronauts return to Earth?
A. By taking an old spaceship. B. By using Boeing's Starliner.
C. By taking a new type of spaceship. D. By using SpaceX's Dragon spaceship.
(D)3. What is the importance of their long stay on the ISS?
A. It means more chances for spacewalks.
B. It shows the power of SpaceX's spaceship.
C. It tells us that the Starliner is a good spaceship.
D. It helps understand how space affects the human body.
(D)4. 新考法·行文方式 How does the writer develop this passage?
A. By giving examples. B. By answering questions.
C. By showing causes and results. D. By following the order of time.
(D)5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of spacewalks.
B. Helpful science study in space.
C. The success of making spaceships.
D. Two astronauts' long ISS journey with challenges.

答案： 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. D