Question

    The People's Republic of China (PRC) celebrated its 70th founding anniversary in 2019. Over the past decades, many people have made great contributions to the country's development, helping it grow through their hard work. On 17 September 2019, ahead of National Day on 1 October, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree (主席令) to award national medals and honorary titles to 42 of these contributors, including both Chinese citizens and foreigners. Now let's learn four recipients(接受者)of the Medal of the Republic.

Shen Jilan (1929—; Deputy to the NPC) Shen, a farmer, is a lifelong lawmaker. In 1954, she became a deputy to the National People’s Congress(全国人民代表大会代表). Since then, she has served at all 13 NPCs. She came up with the idea of equal work between men and women. The idea was written into China’s first constitution(宪法)in 1954.

Sun Jiadong (1929—; Aerospace engineer) Sun made great contributions toward developing Chinese satellite technology and space exploration. He was chief designer of both the Beidou navigation(导航)system and China’s lunar exploration project.

Yuan Longping (1930—; Father of hybrid rice) Yuan devoted himself to agricultural education and research. He was the first person in the world to develop a hybrid rice strain(杂交水稻品种). His research on higher rice yields(产量)helps fight hunger in China and other parts of the world.

Tu Youyou (1930—; Scientist) Tu is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She got inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin(青蒿素), a medicine that can be used to treat malaria(疟疾). Her finding has saved the lives of millions.

1.Among all of them, who served at all 13 NPCs?

A.Shen Jilan. B.Sun Jiadong. C.Yuan Longping. D.Tu Youyou.

2.Who was the most important designer of the Beidou navigation system?

A.Shen Jilan. B.Sun jiadong. C.Yuan Longping. D.Tu Youyou.

3.Why did Tu Youyou win the Nobel Prize in 2015?

A.Because she gave the suggestion of equal pay for equal work between men and women.

B.Because she discovered a kind of medicine and saved a large number of people's lives.

C.Because her research on rice yields helped Chinese people not to be hungry any more.

D.Because she was a great scientist in satellite technology and space exploration.

4.Why were they awarded the Medal of the Republic?

A.Because they are great scientists in China.

B.Because they are very kind to Chinese people.

C.Because they gave their lives to their motherland.

D.Because they made wonderful contributions to China's development.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.B

4.D

【解析】

本文介绍了四位共和国勋章获得者：申纪兰，孙家栋，袁隆平和屠呦呦。

1.

细节题。根据表格一（Shen Jilan (1929—; Deputy to the NPC)）第2句“Since then, she has served at all 13 NPCs.”可知“申纪兰是全国人民代表大会代表已经十三届了。”故选A。

2.

细节题。根据表格二（Sun Jiadong (1929—; Aerospace engineer)）第2句“He was chief designer of both the Beidou navigation(导航)system and China’s lunar exploration project.”可知“孙家栋是北斗导航系统最重要的设计者”；故选B。

3.

细节题。根据表格四第2句“She got inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine theories and discovered artemisinin(青蒿素), a medicine that can be used to treat malaria(疟疾). Her finding has saved the lives of millions.”可知“屠呦呦在2015年获得诺贝尔奖是因为她发现了一种药，救了很多人的命。”故选B。

4.

细节题。根据第1段第2和3句“Over the past decades, many people have made great contributions to the country's development, helping it grow through their hard work. On 17 September 2019, ahead of National Day on 1 October, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree (主席令) to award national medals and honorary titles to 42 of these contributors, including both Chinese citizens and foreigners.”可知他们被授予共和国勋章是因为他们为中国的发展做出了卓越的贡献。故选D。