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A．basic  B．a(chǎn)pplicants   C．extraordinary   D．distinguish  E．private F．contribute  G．expose  H．shifted   I．challenges   J．specialty   K．favored

Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut．Ever wonder what it takes to be one？
Take NASA for example．
In order to catch NASA's eye，would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams，but also find unique ways to （41）Dthemselves from the harsh competition．
NASA's requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years．Originally，it （42）Kcandidates with a military flight background，with at least 1，000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft．In 1978，however，NASA （43）Hits focus to a more varied group of astronauts：scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields．
During the years of shuttle missions，everyone had a （44）J：some would focus on robotics，others on spacewalks or maintenance．To work on the space station，astronauts must be able to perform all tasks，which encourage （45）Bto acquire different experiences．Jeanette Epps，an astronaut，studied aerospace engineering，worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA．She says astronauts'varied backgrounds （46）Fto their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly．
After ensuring that candidates are U．S．citizens and that they satisfy （47）Aeducation and experience requirements，the selection committee enters a gray area．"We're not really looking for one thing，just a good mix of things，"said Duane Ross，the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training．
To the committee，candidates who take on （48）Ioutside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy．Many astronauts who don't have a military background do hold a（n）（49）Epiloting license．Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers，scuba divers or skiers．Others are musicians，dancers，or play competitive sports．Choosing to （50）Gthemselves to different，extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd．

Answer 1

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解答 41．D 考查動詞．根據(jù)句意：但也找到獨特的方式來把自己從激烈的競爭中區(qū)分開來．distinguish是動詞"辨別，區(qū)分"，所以答案選D．
42．K 考查動詞．根據(jù)句意：最初，它青睞有軍事飛行背景的候選人．favor動詞"贊成"，所以答案選K．
43．H 考查動詞，根據(jù)句意：NASA把焦點轉(zhuǎn)移到一個更加多樣化的宇航員身上．shift是動詞"轉(zhuǎn)移，移動"，所以答案選H．
44．J 考查名詞．根據(jù)句意：在穿梭任務(wù)的歲月里，每個人都有自己的專長，specialty是名詞"專業(yè)、專長"，所以答案選J．
45．B 考查名詞．根據(jù)句意：這鼓勵申請人獲得不同的經(jīng)驗．a(chǎn)pplicant是名詞"申請人，應(yīng)征人"，所以答案選B．
46．F 考查固定短語，根據(jù)句意：她說宇航員不同的背景有助于他們適應(yīng)和快速學(xué)習(xí)任何東西的能力．contribute to固定短語"有助于"，所以答案選F．
47．A 考查形容詞．根據(jù)句意：滿足基礎(chǔ)教育和經(jīng)驗要求．basic是形容詞"基礎(chǔ)的，基本的"，所以答案選A．
48．I 考查名詞．根據(jù)句意：對委員會來說，在工作場所之外接受挑戰(zhàn)的候選人表現(xiàn)出好奇心和活力．challenges是名詞"挑戰(zhàn)"，所以答案選I．
49．E 考查形容詞．根據(jù)句意：許多沒有軍事背景的宇航員持有私人駕駛執(zhí)照．private是形容詞"私有的，私人的"，所以答案選E．
50．G考查動詞．根據(jù)句意：選擇將自己暴露在不同的極端環(huán)境中是另一種從人群中脫穎而出的方式．expose是動詞"暴露，顯示"，所以答案選G．

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