Qian Xuesen was born in Shanghai on December 11th, 1911. He is known as "the father of China's space program" and "the king of the rocket".
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 and 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. Qian also played an important role in developing China's first man-made satellite. On April 24, 1970, "Dongfanghong-1" was successfully sent into the air.
In 1964, a young man wrote Qian Xuesen a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article. Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article about the mistake.
Zhu Yilin, who was said to be the last student of Qian Xuesen, once said, "I learned a lot of professional knowledge as well as the spirit and attitude that a scientist should have from Mr. Qian, especially his deep love for the motherland. Without that, he couldn't have helped to develop science and technology when new China was badly in need of scientists for its development. Without that, he would not have made the great contribution (贡献) to rocket industry in the late 1950s and nearly 1960s when conditions in China were too hard."
Mr. Qian has been dead for eleven years, but he will live in the memory of Chinese people forever.
1.Why did Qian Xuesen go to America when he was young?
A.To find a new job. B.To receive further study.
C.To meet with his parents. D.To find better working conditions.
2.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China. B.The reason why a special organization was set up.
C.The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China. D.The role Qian Xuesen played in making the satellite.
3.In Zhu Yilin's opinion, what made Qian Xuesen work hard for his motherland?
A.His love for the motherland. B.His working experience.
C.His professional knowledge. D.His attitude towards science.
To: Carla@yahoo.com | From: Steve@163.com |
Subject: Help! | Date: 15/08/2019 9:05 AM |
Dear Aunt Carla, I'm having a problem with my classmate, Joan, at school. The other day I wrote an email to another classmate, Beth, in which I said something about Joan that perhaps wasn't very nice. Unluckily, when Beth was writing back to me, she sent it to Joan@163.com, which is Joan's email address! Now Joan is really angry with me and won't talk to me, and Beth is unhappy as well. She has said sorry to me a hundred times already, but the harm is done. I feel bad, because I would never have said those things to Joan's face, but how do I get her to forgive me? What should I do? Steve | |
To: Steve@163.com | From: Carla@yahoo.com |
Subject: Some advice | Date: 16/08/2019 8:30 AM |
Dear Steve, This problem is more common than you might think! Email is very useful, but also very dangerous, as you don't know where your message might end up! First of all, you should say sorry right away to Joan. Explain that it was a mistake, and that you didn't mean to hurt her feelings. It may take time for her to be able to forgive you, but that's up to her. Then you might want to do something nice for her. Perhaps send her some flowers to show that you're truly sorry. Also, you should remember that old saying: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." And good luck! Carla |
1.If people have any problem, they may send an email to________.
A.Steve@163.com B.Joan@163.com C.Beth@yahoo.com D.Carla@yahoo.com
2.Why did Steve write the email to Carla?
A.To say sorry. B.To ask for advice. C.To give advice. D.To say something friendly.
3.Carla gave ________ pieces of advice in her reply.
A.three B.four C.five D.six
Interest is the key to success. A person who is interested in something will devote himself to it. Meanwhile, a big miracle (奇迹) will be made. I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began when I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our teacher gave us a ______ in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. Finally I ______ the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his inventions! I liked the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly ______ on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and ______ me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad with a model plane I made. Later, we found a similar model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not ______ for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas ______. Failure is a common part of the inventing. And failure can make a positive contribution (贡献) to your life once you learn to use it.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always looking for a better way to make his job ______. His guiding hands, together with my ______ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. It's well known to all that interest plays an important role in one's life. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
1.A.report B.project C.lift D.lesson
2.A.ran B.organized C.chose D.managed
3.A.guessed B.printed C.decorated D.examined
4.A.questioned B.judged C.prevented D.encouraged
5.A.unusual B.unlucky C.unfair D.uneasy
6.A.work B.fail C.come D.end
7.A.important B.exciting C.simple D.hard
8.A.habit B.story C.plan D.interest
When they look back on the past few years, many people wonder ________.
A.where time will go B.where will time go C.where time has gone D.where has time gone
I ________ you a copy of the report as soon as I finish it.
A.send B.sent C.have sent D.will send
（题文）The park gates ______ at 10:00 every evening.
A. lock B. locked C. are locked D. were locked
