Question

Since 1936, many female space explorers have followed Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova. Let’s look at the missions（任务）of four important female astronauts to find out what astronauts do in space.

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 instantly with each other across the world through TV, radio, and telephones.

In 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first American women to walk in space. During her mission, 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 mission, she did scientific experiments using the weightless atmosphere. In space, there is no gravity, 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. She did experiments in space medicine, which look at 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.

1.Who collected important information about air pollution?

A. Valentina Tereshkova.   B. Sally Ride.

C. Kathryn Sullivan.       D. Mae Jemison

2.What did Dr. Jemison’s experiments focus on?

A. Human body.

B. Space satellites.

C. Climate on earth.

D. Energy from the sun.

3.Liu Yang’s mission aimed at ________.

A. providing information about environment

B. protecting astronauts’ health in space

C. improving communication on Earth

D. testing the weightless atmosphere

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Great Walking in Space

B. Conditions in Space

C. Healthcare in Space

D. Women in Space

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析: 本文讲述了四名女宇航员在太空研究方面的任务，有的为大气污染提供数据，有的研究人体，有的研究宇航员的安全。她们为太空的科研提供了大量的科学信息。

1.C 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句话可知是Kathryn Sullivan对大气污染的数据收集做出了贡献。故选C。

2.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，Dr. Jemison的实验主要是研究人体以生产更好的药品和保健品。 故选A。

3.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段的意思可知，刘洋的研究任务是宇航员在太空中健康问题 ，故选B。

4.4】D 主旨大意题。根据第一段的意思可知，本段主要讲一些女宇航员在太空研究中的任务。 故选D。

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