What is Beidou?Beidou is a navigation(导航)satellite system.It is developed by China.China is the third country in the world to have its own navigation satellite system.With Beidou,China no longer has to rely on foreign systems.This is very important for national safety.
The rescarch and development of Beidou began in 1994.However,the first two Beidou satellites were not sent into space until 2000.Since then,China has launched dozens of Beidou satellites.These satellites have formed a global network.Now,China is further improving the system.The BDS—3 system will be fully completed in June,2020,with the launch of the last satellite.
The Beidou Navigation Satellite System will be more powerful than any other navigation satellite system in the world.Yang Changfeng is a designer of Beidou.He said the system can notice the sway(晃动)of a building in strong winds.
Beidou has brought much benefit(益处)to our lives.In many cities,thousands of buses have been using Beidou.When we are waiting for a bus,we can know when it is about to come.Many smartphones have also been using Beidou."Many people say,‘Let me turn on my GPS'.In fact,their phones are using Beidou,”jokes a salesperson in Beijing.
1.What's the meaning of the underlined phrase "rely on"?
A.pay for B.learn from C.depend on D.search for
2.How long has passcd since China launched the first Beidou satellite?
A.Nearly 10 years. B.Nearly 20 years.
C.Nearly 26 years. D.Nearly 30 years.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the BDS—3 system?
A.It can control a building in strong winds.
B.It will be used in China in several years.
C.Many buses and smartphones will use it.
D.It will be the most powerful in the world.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.The importance of national safety.
B.The Chinese own navigation satcllite system.
C.The history of the navigation satellite system.
D.The benefit of the navigation satellite system.
5.The text is probably a ______
A.report B.notice C.diary D.poem
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—The last satellite of BeiDou Satellite Navigation System(北斗卫星导航系统)was successfully launched on June 23th, 2020.
—________exciting news it is!
A.What B.What an C.How D.How an
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What is Beidou?Beidou is a navigation(导航)satellite system.It is developed by China.China is the third country in the world to have its own navigation satellite system.With Beidou,China no longer has to rely on foreign systems.This is very important for national safety.
The rescarch and development of Beidou began in 1994.However,the first two Beidou satellites were not sent into space until 2000.Since then,China has launched dozens of Beidou satellites.These satellites have formed a global network.Now,China is further improving the system.The BDS—3 system will be fully completed in June,2020,with the launch of the last satellite.
The Beidou Navigation Satellite System will be more powerful than any other navigation satellite system in the world.Yang Changfeng is a designer of Beidou.He said the system can notice the sway(晃动)of a building in strong winds.
Beidou has brought much benefit(益处)to our lives.In many cities,thousands of buses have been using Beidou.When we are waiting for a bus,we can know when it is about to come.Many smartphones have also been using Beidou."Many people say,‘Let me turn on my GPS'.In fact,their phones are using Beidou,”jokes a salesperson in Beijing.
1.What's the meaning of the underlined phrase "rely on"?
A.pay for B.learn from C.depend on D.search for
2.How long has passcd since China launched the first Beidou satellite?
A.Nearly 10 years. B.Nearly 20 years.
C.Nearly 26 years. D.Nearly 30 years.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the BDS—3 system?
A.It can control a building in strong winds.
B.It will be used in China in several years.
C.Many buses and smartphones will use it.
D.It will be the most powerful in the world.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.The importance of national safety.
B.The Chinese own navigation satcllite system.
C.The history of the navigation satellite system.
D.The benefit of the navigation satellite system.
5.The text is probably a ______
A.report B.notice C.diary D.poem
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China sent up the final satellite of Beidou Navigation Satellite System(北斗卫星导航系统) from Xichang Satellite Center___________ June 23,2020.
A.at B.in C.to D.on
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Three-two-one, fire!
At the moment of 9:43 a.m., on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020, at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center(卫星发射中心) in Sichuan Province, the last satellite of the third-generation network(第三代导航系统) was sent into space. It is the 55th member in the family of BeiDou. It belongs to China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System(BDS北斗卫星导航系统). So far, 59 satellites, including the first four test ones, have been launched from Xichang. With the development of China, we have already owned three other famous satellitle launch centers — Jiuquan, Taiyuan and Wenchang.
After a period of tests in space, this new satellite has started to work with other Beidou satellites together. It is designed to work for at least 12 years. So far, China has completed the third-generation network of China’s BDS. It was a new milestone in the nation’s space research work. The launch showed our country has completed our largest space-based system. It’s one of four global(全球的) navigation networks, including the United States’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the European Union’s Galileo.
BDS has been widely used as public resources(资源) in our daily life. It has been shared by the whole world. It will provide more services around the world. BDS is the common wealth of the development of human beings.
1.Where did China launch the last satellite of the third-generation network?
A.Xichang. B.Jiuquan. C.Wenchang. D.Taiyuan.
2.How many members are there in the family of Beidou?
A.4. B.55. C.59. D.114.
3.What does the underlined word “milestone” mean in Chinese?
A.记录 B.事业 C.里程碑 D.起点
4.GLONASS belongs to .
A.China B.the United States C.Russia D.the European Union
5.According to the passage, we can know that .
A.The last satellite of BDS was launched at 9:43 p.m., June 23rd, 2020.
B.The new satellite is designed to work for at most 12 years.
C.BDS is shared only by China as public resources.
D.So far, China has completed the third-generation network of China’s BDS.
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—BeiDou Navigation Satellites(北斗卫星导航) _____ around 9:46 Tuesday were successfully sent up from Xichang on Long March 3Bs ______ June 23, 2020.
—Really? I am proud of our country.
A.on; on B.at; on C.on; in D.at; in
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— Do you know about China’s Bei Dou Navigation Satellites system (北斗卫星导航系统)?
— Yes. So far, China ________ up 43 Bei Dou Satellites (卫星) successfully.
A.sent B.is sending C.has sent
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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.
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How amazing it is! China ________ forty-three BeiDou Satellites successfully.
A.sends B.sent C.has sent D.had sent
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—Do you know the last Beidou satellite was launched (发射) successfully yesterday?
—______ good news! All the people are proud of the achievements China has made.
A.What B.What a C.How
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China’s 23rd Beidou Satellite ________ into space ________June 12,2016.
A. was sent, in B. is sent, on C. was sent, on
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