1. 阅读理解

    We want to explore and try to better understand the world in which we live. Space exploration is one of the ways.Through the exploration of space, we can begin to unravel the mysteries of our universe, and to better know our living environment.

    Space exploration provides us with knowledge about the beginning of our solar system, our own planet and ourselves. It also helps answer the questions that have puzzled us for many years. Solar system exploration is important because it is good for us.

Space technology has become an important part of our daily lives. Some technology uses satellites to communicate. Satellites are also used to examine the changes in the Earth's climate and seas, for weather report and for military. We also use satellites in food production. Because of the use of space technology in crops, fewer and fewer people will suffer hunger.

   The space program provides a chance for nations to work together. The cooperation(合作) promotes peace and understanding between governments and their people. Many governments have taken part in the space technology, including the United States, Russia, Japan, the European nations and India. In the near future, other nations will take part in it. In fact, the United States remains the leader in new space technology.

1. （1） The underlined word “unravel” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “_________”.        

   A . explain B . describe C . keep D . believe
3. （2） What is the main idea of the second paragraph?        

   A . Difficulties in space exploration. B . The advantages of space exploration. C . The answers to the questions of space exploration. D . What we can get from space and solar system.
5. （3） The following are the use of satellites EXCEPT __________.        

   A . reporting the weather B . examining the changes of seas C . increasing the food production D . changing the climate of a certain place
7. （4） Which country is the best in new space technology?        

   A . The United States. B . Russia. C . Japan. D . India.
9. （5） What can we know from the last paragraph?        

   A . Poor countries don't agree to explore space. B . People in different countries have different ideas on exploring space. C . More and more countries will take part in the space program. D . Many countries don't want to work together with other countries.