Question

Since 1963, many female space explorers have followed Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova. 1..

In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American women in space. Her team carried out scientific experiments in space and put two communications satellites in space. Satellites make it possible for us to communicate immediately with each other across the world through TV, radio and telephone.

2.. During her task, she discovered important information about the sun’s energy and how it affects the climate in very hot and very cold places on Earth. She also took photographs of Earth and measured air pollution.

In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African-American in space. During her task, she did scientific experiments using the weightless atmosphere. 3., so everything floats! Dr. Jemison’s experiments gave important information about the human body to produce better medicines and healthcare.

In 2012, Liu Yang became the first Chinese women in space. 4., which showed how astronauts can survive and stay healthy in space. The conditions in space are very hard on the body and space medicine helps astronauts work safely.

5..

A. There is no gravity (重力) in space

B. She did experiments in space medicine

C. We believe there will be more and more female astronauts in the future

D. Let’ s look at the tasks of four female astronauts to find out what they do in space

E. In 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first American women to walk in space

Answer 1