Passage 1

　　Questioning the existence of aliens is something that scientists have done for decades.In fact,most people do believe that aliens exist in some fashion.The main necessities for life are water and some forms of energy source.Not surprisingly,there are some planets,exoplanets and moons that fit the bill.Here are several best chances at finding life in the universe.

　　◆TRAPPIST-1

　　TRAPPIST-1 is a planetary system a few dozen light years away,whose discovery was announced in early 2017.This system consists of seven earth-like exoplanets orbiting an “ultra-cool” star,and it is one of our shots at finding possible life beyond our own solar system.

　　◆Titan

　　Titan is the largest moon of Saturn,the sixth planet from our Sun.This moon could potentially harbor life but possibly not in the sense that we think.Titan does not exactly fit the description of being in a typical habitable zone.Titan has water,and it has liquid.It just doesn’t have liquid water.The water on this moon is completely solid because of the extremely cold temperature.

　　◆Europa

　　Europa is one of Jupiter’s moons here in our own solar system.It is another candidate due to its potential to hold liquid water.Europa is thought to have all the necessities for life including water,energy sources,and the right chemical build-up.

　　◆Mars

　　The Red Planet,the fourth from the Sun,is probably one of the most talked-about potential candidates for extraterrestrial(地球外的) life and even for human colonization.Despite some different voices,finding extraterrestrial life on Mars is really a serious possibility.We know by now that we won’t find little green men or any intelligent form of life that we understand.However,there is evidence that there was and may still be microscopic life on the red planet.

　　1.The common point of these celestial bodies(天体) is that 　　　.

　　A.solid water exists on them respectively

　　B.life might exist on each of them

　　C.they all contain liquid water

　　D.each of them has living things on it

　　2.Which celestial body could have life different from human imagination?

　　A.TRAPPIST-1. B.Titan.

　　C.Europa. D.Mars.

　　3.What do we know from the passage?

　　A.Europa is the most talked-about potential candidate for extraterrestrial life.

　　B.TRAPPIST-1 is the only body that contains life beyond the solar system.

　　C.All the scientists do believe that aliens exist in some manner.

　　D.There is proof that life existed on the celestial body Mars.

Passage 2

　　The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has a long and famous tradition of welcoming visiting groups to the Shakespeare Houses,each place with its own fascinating story to tell.

　　Shakespeare’s Birthplace

　　Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up.Explore his father’s glove-making workshop and catch our local actors bringing Shakespeare’s works to life.

　　Mary Arden’s Farm

　　Meet the costumed locals as they go about their daily tasks of cooking,tending crops and feeding the rare animals.Explore the farmyard with its centuries-old barns (谷仓) and outbuildings,or see the house where Shakespeare’s mother grew up and visit Palmer’s Farm House,the home of Robert Palmer,a family friend and neighbour.

　　Hall’s Croft

　　Explore the luxurious home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her wealthy physician husband,Dr.John Hall.See the flemish paintings and fine furniture.Relax in the beautiful gardens and breathe in the fragrant herbs which was used by Dr.Hall in his treatments.

　　Shakespeare’s New Place

　　Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and trace the footprint of his family home for 19 years of his life.Journey next into the Golden Garden,where planting and sculpture celebrate Shakespeare’s influence.Lose yourself in the New Place Exhibition and look into Shakespeare’s world.Learn about the past he played in the housed history,and in the town.Upstairs,dressing up,costume and animation make you completely involved in Shakespeare’s family life.

　　1.Where can you enjoy the performances of Shakespeare’s plays?

　　A.In Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

　　B.On Mary Arden’s Farm.

　　C.On Hall’s Croft.

　　D.In Shakespeare’s New Place.

　　2.What is Hall’s Croft famous for?

　　A.The glove-making workshop.

　　B.The Golden Garden.

　　C.The beautiful gardens with herbs.

　　D.The centuries-old barns.

　　3.What can visitors do in Shakespeare’s Family Homes?

　　A.Visit Palmer’s Farm House on Hall’s Croft.

　　B.Explore the old farmyard in Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

　　C.Enjoy planting celebrating Shakespeare’s influence in Mary Arden’s Farm.

　　D.Experience Shakespeare’s family life in Shakespeare’s New Place.

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