China launched its first space lab module Tiangong-1 on the evening of September 29, 2011, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
President Hu Jintao praised the successful launch of China's first space lab module Tiangong-1, and shook hands with the staff of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center.
Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang also shook hands with the staff at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to congratulate on the success.
Tiangong-1, which is scheduled to dock(与……对接)with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft later this year, will pave the way for building China's first space station.
During its two-year service life, Tiangong-1 will mainly conduct four tasks, such as experiments of autonomous rendezvous(自主交会)and docking procedures(程序)with the Shenzhou-8, -9, and -10 spacecrafts in the coming launches, aiming to establish the country's first space lab, according to Wu Ping, spokesperson for China's national space administration.
According to the plan for China's manned space program, the Shenzhou-10 will be a manned spacecraft, possibly carrying a female Chinese astronaut who will test manual space rendezvous and docking with the Tiangong-1.
Functioning as a target spacecraft, Tiangong-1 is expected to become China's first space laboratory when it connects to the above mentioned spaceships.
(1)
When Tiangong-1 was launched, ________ were at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
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A.
Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang
B.
Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao
C.
He Guoqiang and President Hu Jintao
D.
President Hu Jintao and some staff
(2)
It is reported that Tiangong-1 will conduct ________ tasks during its service life.
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A.
two
B.
three
C.
four
D.
five
(3)
The underlined word “establish” here means ________.
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A.
prepare
B.
build
C.
discover
D.
use
(4)
The ________ spacecraft will be carrying a female Chinese astronaut.
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A.
Shenzhou-7
B.
Shenzhou-8
C.
Shenzhou-9
D.
Shenzhou-10
(5)
Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
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A.
Tiangong-1 was launched in the evening.
B.
The service life of Tiangong-1 is about two years.
C.
China expects Tiangong-1 to be the first space lab.
D.
Tiangong-1 will dock with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft next year.
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(1)
We can learn from the passage that ________.
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A.
exercise can prevent all kinds of diseases
B.
a good exercise program should be exciting
C.
exercise can help you control your weight
D.
it’s not necessary to make an exercise program
(2)
A good exercise program should involve ________ types of activities.
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A.
two
B.
three
C.
four
D.
five
(3)
Which of the following is low-intensity activities?
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A.
swimming
B.
jumping rope
C.
weightlifting
D.
climbing stairs
(4)
What does the writer mainly tell us?
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A.
Exercise is important and should be part of your daily life.
B.
A good exercise program can help you a lot to keep healthy.
C.
Exercise can improve your strength and blood circulation.
D.
Start to make an exercise program when you are out of shape.