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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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