题目内容
One night in February 1962, John H. Glenn, Jr. flew over
In Friendship 7, Glenn radioed, "The lights show up very well. Thank everybody for turning them on." His capsule moved on to the east.
"During his three orbits of the earth, Glenn could always reach one of the 18 tracking stations. Some of them were on ships at sea. Others were in the
Many of the stations had been built with the help of other countries. These countries allowed Americans to bring in radio equipment and set it up. Without the help of such lands as
36. People in the city of
A. greet Glenn
B. see Friendship 7
C. guide Glenn to land
D. celebrate the date of Glenn's flight
37. During his flight Glenn could __
A. reach the ships at sea
B. visit the tracking stations
C. see lights on the ground clearly
D. get in touch with people on land
38. From the text we know that tracking stations have the duty to
A. serve the worldwide radio network
B. decide the direction of Friendship 7
C. help flying ships move around the earth
D. connect people on land with those at sea
39. How many tracking stations are there in the
A. About 18. B. About 35. C. About 65. D. About 100.