China launched its first space lab module Tiangong-1 on the evening of September 29, 2011, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.

President Hu Jintao praised the successful launch of China's first space lab module Tiangong-1, and shook hands with the staff of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center.

Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang also shook hands with the staff at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to congratulate on the success.

Tiangong-1, which is scheduled to dock(与……对接) with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft later this year, will pave the way for building China's first space station.

During its two-year service life, Tiangong-1 will mainly conduct four tasks, such as experiments of autonomous rendezvous(自主交会) and docking procedures(程序) with the Shenzhou-8, -9, and -10 spacecrafts in the coming launches, aiming to establish the country's first space lab, according to Wu Ping, spokesperson for China's national space administration.

According to the plan for China's manned space program, the Shenzhou-10 will be a manned spacecraft, possibly carrying a female Chinese astronaut who will test manual space rendezvous and docking with the Tiangong-1.

Functioning as a target spacecraft, Tiangong-1 is expected to become China's first space laboratory when it connects to the above mentioned spaceships.

1.When Tiangong-1 was launched, _____were at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

A. Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang 

B. Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao 

C. He Guoqiang and President Hu Jintao    

D. President Hu Jintao and some staff

2.It is reported that Tiangong-1 will conduct _____ tasks during its service life.

A. two                  B. three                C. four             D. five

3.The underlined word “establish” here means _____________.

A. prepare              B. build                C. discover         D. use

4.The _____ spacecraft will be carrying a female Chinese astronaut.

A. Shenzhou-7                                   B. Shenzhou-8

C. Shenzhou-9                                   D. Shenzhou-10

5.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A. Tiangong-1 was launched in the evening.

B. The service life of Tiangong-1 is about two years.

C. China expects Tiangong-1 to be the first space lab.

D. Tiangong-1 will dock with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft next year.

用所给词的适当形式填空（15分，每题1分）

1.It’s raninig__________(heavy), so I won’t go to work.

2.Mudule 3 is__________(easy) than Module 5.

3.It’s very exciting for us_________(watch) a football match.

4.Who walks_________(quick) , Mr Wang or Mrs Wang?

5.What_______you_______(do) this afternoon?

6.Look! The monkey_________(climb) the hill.

7.I am late today. But I___________(not be) late next time.

8.Would you like to go____________(swim) tomorrow?

9.What about________(meet) at the gate?

10.On New Year’s Day we can see a dragon__________(dance).

11.yuanxiao brings______(we) good luck all the year round.

12.There are usually_______(firework) at midnight.

13.Thank you for______(cut) the paper.

14.I send my ________(greet) you all.

15.She enjoys_________(listen) to music.

China launched its first space lab module Tiangong-1 on the evening of September 29, 2011, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.

President Hu Jintao praised the successful launch of China's first space lab module Tiangong-1, and shook hands with the staff of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center.

Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang also shook hands with the staff at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to congratulate on the success.

Tiangong-1, which is scheduled to dock(与……对接) with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft later this year, will pave the way for building China's first space station.

During its two-year service life, Tiangong-1 will mainly conduct four tasks, such as experiments of autonomous rendezvous(自主交会) and docking procedures(程序) with the Shenzhou-8, -9, and -10 spacecrafts in the coming launches, aiming to establish the country's first space lab, according to Wu Ping, spokesperson for China's national space administration.

According to the plan for China's manned space program, the Shenzhou-10 will be a manned spacecraft, possibly carrying a female Chinese astronaut who will test manual space rendezvous and docking with the Tiangong-1.

Functioning as a target spacecraft, Tiangong-1 is expected to become China's first space laboratory when it connects to the above mentioned spaceships.

1.When Tiangong-1 was launched, _____were at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.  

A. Premier Wen Jiabao and He Guoqiang

B. Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao

C. He Guoqiang and President Hu Jintao

D. President Hu Jintao and some staff

2.It is reported that Tiangong-1 will conduct _____ tasks during its service life.

A. two                  B. three            C. four         D. five

3.The underlined word “establish” here means _____________.

A. prepare              B. build            C. discover     D. use

4.The _____ spacecraft will be carrying a female Chinese astronaut.

A. Shenzhou-7               B. Shenzhou-8

C. Shenzhou-9               D. Shenzhou-10

5.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A. Tiangong-1 was launched in the evening.

B. The service life of Tiangong-1 is about two years.

C. China expects Tiangong-1 to be the first space lab.

D. Tiangong-1 will dock with the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft next year.

用所给词的适当形式填空（15分，每题1分）
【小题1】It’s raninig__________(heavy), so I won’t go to work.
【小题2】Mudule 3 is__________(easy) than Module 5.
【小题3】It’s very exciting for us_________(watch) a football match.
【小题4】Who walks_________(quick) , Mr Wang or Mrs Wang?
【小题5】What_______you_______(do) this afternoon?
【小题6】Look! The monkey_________(climb) the hill.
【小题7】I am late today. But I___________(not be) late next time.
【小题8】Would you like to go____________(swim) tomorrow?
【小题9】What about________(meet) at the gate?
【小题10】On New Year’s Day we can see a dragon__________(dance).
【小题11】yuanxiao brings______(we) good luck all the year round.
【小题12】There are usually_______(firework) at midnight.
【小题13】Thank you for______(cut) the paper.
【小题14】I send my ________(greet) you all.
【小题15】She enjoys_________(listen) to music.