Qian Xuesen (1911-2009), ChinaFamous as the “...

Qian Xuesen (1911-2009), China

Famous as the “Father of Chinese Rocketry”, he worked hard and made important contributions to the missile (导弹) and space programs of China.

Gandhi (1869- 1948), India

He gave up his rich life for his ideas and fought for his country to be free from the UK in a peaceful way. Indians called him the “Father of the nation”.

Nelson Mandela (1918--), South Africa

He fought for the black people and was in the prison for 30 years. He helped the black people to get the same rights as white people. In 1993, he was given Noble Peace for his devotion to his country.

Norman Bethune (1890-1939), Canada　　

He fought against the German Nazis (纳粹) and Japanese invaders during the World WarⅡ. He worked in China as a doctor and saved many Chinese soldiers.

1.Of the four persons, only　 _______　 worked in China.

A. Qian Xuesen and Norman Bethune

B. Qian Xuesen and Nelson Mandela

C. Gandhi and Norman Bethune

D. Nelson Mandela and Gandhi

2.Nelson Mandela fought for the black people and helped them to get_______ though once in prison for 30 years.

A. space programs

B. good treatment from Bethune

C. some good ideas

D. the same rights as white people

3.The underlined word “invaders” probably means __________in Chinese.

A.政治家　　　　　　 B.科学家　　　　　　 C.叛国者　　　　 D.侵略者

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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 program. In June 1964, China successfully created its first medium rocket. Qian also played an important role in developing China's first man-made satellite (卫星). On April 24, 1970, "Dongfanghong-I" 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 out 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, they couldn't have helped to develop science and technology when New China was badly development. Without that, he would not have made the great contribution  to industry in the late 1950s and early 1960s when conditions in China were too hard."

Mr. Qian has been dead for ten 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.When was China's first medium rocket created?

A.In 1955. B.In 1956. C.In 1964. D.In 1970.

3.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A.The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China.

B.The reason why a special organization was set up.

C.The role Qian Xuesen played in making the satellite.

D.The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China.

4.In Zhu Yilin's opinion, what made Qian Xuesen work hard for his motherland?

A.His love for the motherland.

B.His professional knowledge.

C.His working experience.

D.His anger towards America.

5.We can learn from the passage that _______.

A.Qian was not welcome in America in 1950s.

B.the young man couldn't understant Qian's articles.

C.New China was in great need of scientists like Qian.

D.hard conditions made it easier to develop rocket industry.

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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.

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容，完成表格。

Qian Xuesen was a rocket scientist. He was famous all over the world as the father of China’s space technology. He was born in 1911. On October 31, 2009, he died at the age of 98.

When Qian Xuesen was three years old, his father got a job in the Ministry of Education in Beijing, so he and his family came to Beijing. Qian Xuesen graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934. In 1935, he went to the United States for study. In 1950, he heard that the new China had been founded, so he began to try his best to go back to his motherland. The American government tried to stop him from his journey, but he succeeded in going back in 1955.

Since 1958,Dr. Qian had devoted all his life to China’s aerospace science and technology and made great achievements. He set up China’s first missile-and-rocket-research institute, which later helped to start China’s space program. He retired in 1991, the year before China’s manned space program was started. His research formed the basis of the rocket that carried astronaut Yang Liwei into space in 2003.

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Qian Xuesen is a famous s__________ who was honored as “the father of China’s missile(中国导弹之父)”.

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--Who is the person you admire most?

-- Qian Xuesen, the Father of China's Missiles. He is the　　　　　　 of China.

A. leader　　 B. pride　　 C. voice　　 D. symbol

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

..﹣Who is the person you admire the most？

﹣Qian Xuesen，the Father of China’s Missiles．He is the ______ of China．

A．leader B．pride C．voice

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Qian Xuesen, the father of China's space program, is a man _______all Chinese should remember.

A.what B.who C.which

九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析

Qian Xuesen passed away on Octorber 31, 2009 　　　　　 the age of 98, but he is a man

still encourages Chinese youth.

A. at; who　　　　　　　　 B. on; who

C. on; which　　　　 　 　 D. at; which

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Qian Xuesen was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on December 11,1911. After his graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1934, he 1. (旅行) across the Pacific Ocean to the United States for further study. There he received his degrees. After he graduated, he became a teacher as well as a researcher. He worked 2. (努力地) and became a famous scientist.

He 3. (返回) to China in 1955. He played an important role in science in China. He was honored as “The Father of China’s Missiles(导弹)”. He is the　 4. (骄傲) of the Chinese people. He died on 5.(十月) 31, 2009 at the age of 98, but he is a man who 6. (仍然)encourages Chinese young people. His love to his country was expressed in his saying, “My career(事业), my 7. (成功) is in China and my destination is in China!” When someone said he could make much more money if he stayed in 8. (美国), he laughed and said, “My family name is Qian, but I don’t like qian.”

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