【正文】 r pass him the ball. It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely.” Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigar ettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do. If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two. 24. For whom is the passage most probably written? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. D. Doctors. 25. In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____. A. explains why friendship is so important B. shows how to make more good friends C. discusses how peers influence us D. gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure 26. Which of following may help handle peer pressure? A. Choosing friends with no bad habits. B. Taking up more relaxing hobbies. C. Spending more time with classmates. D. Helping others who are in trouble. 27. What is the topic of the passage? A. Friendship. B. Making decisions C. Selfconfidence D. Peer pressure C From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations, human beings have been putting great effort into space research. And so far, we have achieved many successes. But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not stop trying to progress. The international space station (ISS) is an important step we should take in space exploration. It is not only helpful but also essential. It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time. It is also a base for the observations of the earth and the universe. It could also be an important base for later travel to the moon and Mars. In a word, if we want to explore space more, the first thing we should do is to set up a space station. As the space station costs a lot of money, it is hard for one country alone to establish one. The USA seems to be the only country that has the ability to build a space station alone， and it has tried to do so, but not very successful. So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together. Though it is still extremely expensive, it is much cheaper than doing it alone. It is really a job that needs everyone’s effort and will benefit everyone. Led by the . and Russia, the ISS is a joint project between six space agencies involving 16 countries. Called the greatest achievement in human cooperation, the ISS has e to the end of a tenyear’s hard work in construction. China has applied for participation in (taking part in) the project many times. Unfortunately all the applications were rejected, which drove China onto the path of independent development. As the Long March Ⅱ F/T1 carrier rocket blasted off (leave the ground) and successfully carried the Tiangong1 into space on September 29, 2020, China takes a big step toward its Space Station Era. Some West media suggested that the successful launch of Tiangong1 would disturb the balance of global space power, raising concerns (關(guān)注 ) about “China threat”. China’s space project is not designed for military ( 軍事的 ) purpose but for developing space technology to explore space resources and make use of them for mankind’s well being. 28. From Paragraph 2 we learn that ________. A. the necessity of building the international space station is not realized now B. many experiments have been done in the international space station C. the international space station is necessary for people to explore space more D. people have traveled to Mars from the international space station 29. Which of the following is NOT a reason for countries’ cooperation in building the international space station? A. That it is too far away from the earth. B. That it requires a lot of money. C. That it needs everyone’s effort. D. That it will benefit every participating country. underlined word “aggregated” in Paragraph 3 can be replac ed by “________” ． A. scolded B. united C. allowed D. forbade 31. China wants to build its space station in order to __________. A. show that China can build space station alone B. raise international concerns about “China threat” C. make use of space peacefully for mankind’s well being D. break the balance of global space power D “In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.” “Two full inches in the first three days!” These are the kinds of statements used in magazine, newspaper, radio and television ads, promising good shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of products say they can shape the legs, slim the face, smooth wrinkles, or in some other way add to beauty or desirability. Often such products are nothing more than moneymaking things for their promoters. The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health. To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug, FDA (Food Drug Administration) can require proof under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act that it is safe and effective before it is put on the market. But if the product is a device, FDA has no authority to require premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the market is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action, including seizure (查封 ) of the p