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People say that the sky is dark at night. Yet there are also a lot of stars in the night sky. These stars twinkle and provide a lot of light. There is a lot to look at in the night sky!

The stars in the sky have guided people for centuries. Humans have always looked up to the sky. All humans have wondered about life beyond our planet. People have used the stars as a way to show direction.

Over time, stories have been told about the star patterns. These patterns are called costellations (星座). There are eighty-eight official costellations. They divide the night sky. They change position slightly each season.

Many costellations are named from old Greek myths(神话) The Greeks were one of the first cultures to create names for stars. They believed the star patterns were made by the gods. They named these patterns after animals and objects. They also named twelve patterns that make up the signs of the zodiac(十二宫图).

One star that is often used as a guide is called Polaris(北极星). Some stargazer(天文学家) call it the brightest star in the sky. Polaris is also known as the North Star. It never rises or sets. People easily find Polaris. They notice that it belongs to a well-known constellation. It is at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper(小北斗星). The Big Dipper(北斗七星) and the Little Dipper are constellations that are easy to find.

One way that stargazers try to protect the night sky is by fighting light pollution. This is not a type of pollution that most people consider. Yet it is very important to people who like to look at stars. Light pollution happens when too many lights are on in an area. The lights may be from homes or cars. Businesses use a lot of light, too. Light makes it hard for people to see patterns in the dark sky.

1. （1） This passage is mainly about______________.

   A . constellation and light pollution B . the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper C . the North Star and South Star D . some stargazers and Greek myth
3. （2） Which of the following statement is TRUE?

   A . Constellation never rise or set. B . Polaris is never easy to find. C . People used the stars as a way to show direction. D . Forty-eight patterns make up the signs of the zodiac.
5. （3） Why is light pollution a problem?

   A . It will be hard for people to watch out in the darkness. B . People who watch stars often leave garbage on the ground. C . Light pollution happens when when there is too much air pollution. D . It is hard to see constellations when there are too many lights.
7. （4） What might be the best title of the passage?

   A . The Constellations B . The Night Sky C . The Star Patterns D . The Light Pollution