June 11, 2013 was another big day for Chinese space exploration. Shenzhou X, China’s fifth manned spacecraft, was sent into space. Three astronauts stayed in space for two weeks.

Tiangong-1 is China’s first space module(舱). It was sent into space in 2011. Shenzhou X first docked(对接)with Tangong-1 on June 13, 2013. It docked twice during the 15 days.

The US, Russia, Japan, Canada and Europe are working together on the International Space Station(ISS). China wanted to join the ISS but was refused by the US. China decided to build its own space station.

Shenzhou X flew around the Tianggong-1 lab for the first time. The astronauts did repair work experiments on the Tiangong-1.

Wang Yaping, China’s second woman astronaut, taught high school and primary school students about space science. Her teaching helped the students understand some physics ideas better. The lessons aimed to encourage more students to learn about the universe(宇宙)and science.

The three astronauts followed a work and rest schedule(作息时间)that is similar on the Earth. They had Chinese dishes, such as Kung Pao Chicken and fried rice. The food was kept in special bags. At the time of the Dragon Boat Festival, they had Zongzi.

1.Shenzhou X, China’s fifth manned spacecraft was sent into space _________.

A.on June 11, 2013. B.on June 13, 2013. C.on June 11, 2011. D.on June 13, 2011.

2.How long will the three astronauts stay in the space _________.

A.33 days B.14 days C.11 days D.13 days

3.Tiangong-1 is _________ which was sent into space in 2011.

A.a space station B.a manned spacecraft C.a space module D.a space lab

4.China decided to build its own space station because _________.

A.China was very rich B.the US refused China to join the ISS

C.Chinese scientists wanted to do experiment in space D.the astronauts wanted to stay there

5.Wang Yaping taught the lesson to encourage students to _________.

A.become the next Newton

B.experience micro-gravity

C.learn more about the universe and science

D.know more about the life of astronauts.

6.From the last paragraph, we can learn that the three astronauts _________.

A.had a different time schedule in space

B.cooked Chinese food for dinner

C.celebrated Dragon Boat Festival by having Zongzi

D.slept in special sleeping bags

Many of us have had this annoying experience: You are waiting at a bus station when someone nearby begins to smoke. You move away, but there isn’t much you can do about it.

In Beijing, a new law is set to fight against smoking. A new anti-smoking regulation(管理条例)took effect on June 1st in Beijing. It is regarded as “China’s toughest(强硬的)ever” tobacco control regulation. Smoking isn’t allowed in all indoor public places, including on public transportation.

People who break the rules will be fined up to 200 yuan.

Smoking in school is specifically mentioned in this regulation. Teachers cannot smoke in front of students in primary and middle schools. Schools should also help students quit smoking and tell them about the bad effects. It can cause many diseases, such as cancer, lung and heart problems.

To get everybody involved(参与)in the movement, Beijing has set up a report hotline(12320) and Wechat account(Smoke-free Beijing). People can send photos to report smokers. The public is also invited to vote(投票)on anti-smoking gestures on Wechat. Until now, an image(形象)of a girl covering her nose with her right hand has got more than one million votes, making it the most popular gesture.

China is not the only country fighting smoking. In March 2004, Ireland became the first country to introduce a ban(禁令)on smoking in workplaces and public areas. Many countries, including English and the US, then followed.

1.A new regulation which fights against smoking took effect________ in Beijing.

A.on June 1 B.in March

C.only in school D.only on public transportation

2.The underlined word “quit” in paragraph 3 probably means ________.

A.give out B.give up

C.lose themselves in D.be found of

3.From the passage, we know ________.

A.people who break the rules will be fined up to 200 yuan

B.teachers can smoke in front of students only in middle schools

C.Ireland became the first no smoking country in 2014

D.Beijing has set up a report hotline 12369 to get everybody involved the movement

4.On Wechat, which anti-smoking gesture is the most popular?

A. B. C. D.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A.Anti-smoking Gestures. B.The Harm of Smoking.

C.Smoke Less. D.Saying No to Smoking.

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