Always wished the Earth had a second moon? Then you will be __1__ to hear that the Chengdu Aerospace Science Institute has plans to launch multiple mini moons over the next few years.
Similar to our __2__ satellite, the light of the artificial orb (球体) will be obtained from the sun and __3__ to Earth by its mirrorlike coating. According to its designers, the amount of light being reflected can be controlled from Earth and the light can even be __4__， if necessary.
While the multiple mini moons will certainly appear picturesque, their main purpose is to conserve resources. The Chengdu Aerospace experts claim the mini moon's dusklike glow will allow the government to eventually __5__ costly streetlights in cities. They estimate that using the artificial satellite to light up Chengdu's streets at night will __6__ the city 1.2 billion yuan annually. Since the orb's location can be easily moved, it could also be used to shine light over disasterstruck areas that have lost __7__.
Once the first mini moon is __8__ successfully, the experts plan to launch three __9__ ones. Together, the satellites, which will take turns depending on their __10__ in relation to the sun, are expected to __11__ an area of 3,600 to 6,400 square kilometers. While the orbs will be __12__ through a telescope from anywhere on the globe, their real beauty will only be seen by visiting Chengdu. Officials, therefore, believe they will be a huge tourist attraction, helping improve the city's economy.
As is often the case with major __13__， some experts are concerned. They __14__ that the moons will impact on the sleep patterns of humans and animals. However, officials believe the satellites will cause little, if any __15__.
本文主要讲了成都航天科学院在接下来的几年计划发射多颗微型卫星，这不仅能节省资源，还能帮助受灾地区，对人类是有重大意义的。
1．A.pleased B．surprised
C．alarmed D．relieved
解析：考查形容词辨析。pleased高兴的，surprised惊讶的，alarmed担心的，relieved如释重负的。那么你将高兴地听到成都航天科学院在接下来的几年计划发射多颗微型卫星，故答案为A。
答案：A
2．A.traditional B．unique
C．natural D．famous
解析：考查形容词辨析。traditional传统的，unique独一无二的，natural自然的，famous出名的。跟我们自然的那个月球相似，故答案为C。
答案：C
3．A.carried B．reflected
C．introduced D．transformed
解析：考查动词辨析。carried携带，reflected反射，introduced介绍，transformed转换。这颗人工球体也将从太阳吸收光线，反射到地球，故答案为B。
答案：B
4．A.sent out B．switched off
C．given away D．turned down
解析：考查动词短语辨析。sent out发送，switched off关闭，given away赠送，turned down拒绝。如果有必要，这些阳光还可以关闭，故答案为B。
答案：B
5．A.rebuild B．expand
C．improve D．remove
解析：考查动词辨析。rebuild重建，expand扩大，improve提高，remove移除。成都航天科学院专家声称微型月球将让政府最终去除城市里昂贵的街灯，故答案为D。
答案：D
6．A.bring B．leave
C．save D．cost
解析：考查动词辨析。bring带来，leave离开，save节省，cost花费。这将每年为成都节省12亿元，故答案为C。
答案：C
7．A.money B．home
C．contact D．power
解析：考查名词辨析。money钱，home家，contact联系，power电力。此处指受灾地区没有电的时候，可以使用卫星的反射光，故答案为D。
答案：D
8．A.travelling B．appearing
C．working D．signaling
解析：考查动词辨析。travelling旅行，appearing出现，working工作，signaling发信号。第一颗微型月球成功运转之后，故答案为C。
答案：C
9．A.additional B．special
C．bright D．colorful
解析：考查形容词辨析。additional额外的，special特别的，bright明亮的，colorful多彩的。专家计划发射另外的三颗卫星，故答案为A。
答案：A
10．A.size B．importance
C．position D．function
解析：考查名词辨析。size大小，importance重要性，position位置，function功能。这些卫星将根据与太阳的位置轮流运转，故答案为C。
答案：C
11．A.pick up B．take up
C．hold up D．light up
解析：考查动词短语辨析。pick up捡起，take up从事，hold up举起，light up点亮。这些卫星预期能照亮3 600—6 400平方公里，故答案为D。
答案：D
12．A.reliable B．visible
C．available D．testable
解析：考查形容词辨析。reliable可依赖的，visible看得到的，available可获得的，testable可检验的。这些球体在望远镜中能被看到，故答案为B。
答案：B
13．A.drawback B．breakthrough
C．technology D．conflict
解析：考查名词辨析。drawback缺点，breakthrough突破，technology科技，conflict冲突。正如面对重大突破时的常见情况，一些专家也表示担忧，故答案为B。
答案：B
14．A.doubt B．conclude
C．worry D．agree
解析：考查动词辨析。doubt怀疑，conclude总结，worry担心，agree同意。一些专家担心会影响人们的睡眠模式，故答案为C。
答案：C
15．A.disturbance B．destruction
C．satisfaction D．discussion
解析：考查名词辨析。disturbance干扰，destruction摧毁，satisfaction满意，discussion讨论。然而，官方认为这些卫星如果造成干扰的话，也是很小的， 故答案为A。
答案：A
