Question

【题目】 Qian Xuesen is known as “the father of China’s space program” and “the king of the rocket”. He was born in Shanghai on December 11th, 1911.

When he was 24 years old, Qian went to America for further study. After graduation, he worked in America for a few years, where his working conditions were better. In the early 1950s, he heard New China had been founded（成立）and there were few scientists like him in China. So he decided not to stay in America any longer. He succeeded in coming back to his motherland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him.

In 1956, Qian Xuesen suggested setting up a special organization, which later became the leading organization for China’s rocket and air travel programs. In June 1964, China successfully created its first medium rocket（中型火箭）. Qian also played an important role in developing China’s first man-made satellite（卫星）. On April 24, 1970, “Dongfanghong-I” was successfully sent into the air.

Zhu Yilin, who was said to be the last student of Qian Xuesen, once said, “From Mr. Qian, I learned rich knowledge as well as the spirit and attitude that a scientist should have, especially his deep love for the motherland. Without that, he couldn’t have helped to develop science and technology when conditions in New China were too hard. Without that, he would not have made the great contribution（贡献）to rocket industry.”

Mr. Qian has been dead for ten years, but he will live in the memory of Chinese people forever.

【1】Why did Qian Xuesen decide to return to China?

A.Because he was not welcome in America in the 1950s.

B.Because New China was in need of scientists like him.

C.Because he could become well-known in China.

D.Because working conditions in China made it easier to develop rocket industry.

【2】When was “Dongfanghong-I” successfully sent into the air?.

A.In 1955.B.In 1956.C.In 1964.D.In 1970.

【3】What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A.The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China.

B.The reason why a special organization was set up.

C.The role Qian Xuesen played in making the satellite.

D.The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China.

【4】In Zhu Yilin’s opinion, what made Qian Xuesen work hard for China?

A.His attitude towards rocket industry.B.His rich knowledge.

C.His love for the motherland.D.His working experience.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】

本文介绍了钱学森在美国学成后，怀着一颗伟大的爱国心回到祖国，为新中国的建设做出巨大贡献。

【1】细节理解题。根据In the early 1950s, he heard New China had been founded（成立）and there were few scientists like him in China. So he decided not to stay in America any longer可知钱学森在得知新中国成立后，国内缺少像他这样的科学家时，他毅然决定回国。故选B项。

【2】细节理解题。根据On April 24, 1970, “Dongfanghong-I” was successfully sent into the air.可知东方红卫星的发生成功的时间在1970年。故选D项。

【3】段落大意题。 第三段主要介绍了钱学森的贡献：组建科学家团队、1964年中国创造出“中型火箭”、他在第一颗人造卫星发射中起到重要作用等。故选D项。

【4】推理判断题。根据I learned rich knowledge as well as the spirit and attitude that a scientist should have, especially his deep love for the motherland.可知能使钱学森为祖国如此全力付出的原因是他对祖国的热爱。故选C项。