Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made distinguished contributions to the foundation and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking(事业).
He graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1934, and Qian Xuesen went to the United States to study in MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one year later. After receiving master's degree in MIT, he went to study in California Institute of Technology and received PhD degrees in both aerospace and mathematics.
In 1955, six years after the founding of People's Republic of China, Qian Xuesen returned to his motherland. His return brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles. In 1956, Qian Xuesen put forward “Proposal on the Development of China's Aviation Industry for National Defense”. With the support from Zhou Enlai, the premier, and marshal Nie Rongzheng, Qian Xuesen began to prepare for the establishment of China's first missile and rocket research and development structure, the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defense. Henceforth(从此以后), he has long been in charge of the chief technological research and development of China's missile, rocket and spacecraft.
Due to research and development led by Qian Xuesen, China successfully exploded its first atom bomb in 1964. Later, China launched its first man-made satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, to the earth orbit on April 24, 1970, becoming the fifth country in the world to independently launch satellite following the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, France and Japan. The satellite floated around the earth, blaring(高声播放)the song Dong Fang Hong, which has the same name as the satellite.
As a forerunner leading the development of China's aerospace science and technology, Qian Xuesen also provided chances for young scientists. Wang Yongzhi, former chief designer of China's manned-space project, has benefited a lot from Qian Xuesen. “He suggested that rocket of the second generation should be developed by our second generation scientists. This suggestion gave us chances to be general designers.” Recalling the experience working with Qian Xuesen, Sun Jiadong, general designer of China's lunar orbiter project, is very grateful. “He put great expectation on us and trusted us a lot. Whenever we made mistakes, he seldom blamed us, but helped us to find out the reason so we could avoid it in the future.”
Honored as Father of China's Missile and King of Rockets, Qian Xuesen never stopped his work on scientific research after he retired. He said he had no time to review the past, but looked forward to the future.
【小题1】When did Qian xuesen begin to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

A．In 1955.

B．In 1935.

C．In 1936.

D．In 1934.

【小题2】Which of the following is about the five countries that launched man-made satellite independently before 1970?

A．The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK, France, China and Japan.

B．The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, Japan, Canada and China.

C．America, France, Japan, China and Australia.

D．The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, America, France, Japan and China.

【小题3】 What does the underlined word “forerunner”(Paragraph 5) probably mean?                                 

A．A leader.
B．A competitor.	C．A pioneer.
D．A successful scientist.

【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following about Qian Xuesen is NOT true?

A．In 1956, he made good preparations for the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defence.

B．He made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking.

C．He returned to China, bringing China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles.

D．He devoted all his life to China’s space science.

【小题5】It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that _________.

A．Qian Xuesen is very concerned about the development of young scientists

B．The help of Qian Xuesen is beneficial to young scientists

C．Qian Xuesen gives many opportunities to general designers

D．When the chief designers do something wrong, Qian Xuesen helps them find out the cause

  “Come in, Kim. Have a seat, please,” said Bill Williams, the manager. This was Kim's first experience with an assessment. After only six months he was due for a raise if this assessment was satisfactory.

  “Kim,” began Bill Williams, “I am very pleased with the quality of your work. I have nothing but praise for your devotion and your hard work. My only concern is that you are not active enough in putting forward your suggestions.”

  “But,” replied Kim, “I have always completed every assignment you have given me. Mr. Williams.”

  “I know that, Kim. And please, call me Bill. But what I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas. I need more input from you—more feedback on how things are going. I don’t need a “yes man”. You never tell me what you think. You just smile as though everything is fine.”

  “But,” said Kim, “I feel that since you are my superior, it would be presumptuous of me to tell you what to do.”

   “I’m not asking you to tell me what to do, but what you think we could do. To make suggestions, I employed you because I respect your experience in this field, but you are not communicating your thoughts to me.”

   “Yes. I see. I’m not accustomed to this, but I will try to do as you say…Bill.”

   “Good, then, I expect to hear more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an idea with me.”

   “Yes, of course. Thank you, Mr. Will…Bill.”

69. Kim is the sort of employee who_______.

   A. does not speak out his own ideas               B. is not devoted to the job

   C. laughs too much over work                              D. can not finish his work on time

70. The word “presumptuous” in the middle of the passage is closest in meaning to “_____”.

   A. full of respect                                                B. too confident and rude

   C. lacking in experience                                D. too shy and quiet

71.From the passage we can learn that______________.

  A.Kim has been invited to take charge of the staff meetings

  B.the manager appreciates those who just do that he tells them to do

  C.the manager is pleased with Kim’s hard word and his suggestions

  D.Kim is likely to have a higher salary if he can pass the assessment

完形填空（2） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11~20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

The theory of evolution was made by Charles Darwin. It has had a great      11       on the world today. It has caused many debates between religious authorities and those from the   12      community. This theory makes people think about their origins. It has changed the way in which they think about themselves in the environment. Charles Darwin collected and provided a lot of information to   13         his theory. His theory and research made him the most popular one in the scientific field of    14         .

Charles Darwin was born in 1809. He was the fourth child in his family. Much of Darwin’s childhood was spent   15     insects and reading books about        16       history. Charles Darwin was not a   17        student during his years at the medical college. He disliked what he was taught. But he   18       an interest in studying rocks and fossils.

Later, he had a chance to travel as a naturalist. It was this chance that made him begin his work on evolution. After a few years’ hard study, he wrote a book called The      19       of Species. In this book, Darwin explained his  20       about “natural selection” and “struggle for existence” .

11. A. effort                  B. effect                C. affect                      D. affection

12. A. scientific             B. social                C. abstract                   D. material

13. A. imagine              B. picture              C. prove                      D. discuss

14. A. heredity              B. physics              C. chemistry         D. evolution

15. A. raising         B. collecting          C. planting                   D. watching

16. A. natural         B. human              C. literature          D. universal

17. A. naughty              B. popular             C. incommunicative      D. good-tempered

18. A. found          B. realized             C. developed         D. announced

19. A. Origin         B. Beginning  C. End                        D. Result 

20. A. ways                  B. ideas                 C. opinions                  D. theory

 

Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made distinguished contributions to the foundation and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking(事业).

    He graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1934, and Qian Xuesen went to the United States to study in MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one year later. After receiving master's degree in MIT, he went to study in California Institute of Technology and received PhD degrees in both aerospace and mathematics.

    In 1955, six years after the founding of People's Republic of China, Qian Xuesen returned to his motherland. His return brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles. In 1956, Qian Xuesen put forward “Proposal on the Development of China's Aviation Industry for National Defense”. With the support from Zhou Enlai, the premier, and marshal Nie Rongzheng, Qian Xuesen began to prepare for the establishment of China's first missile and rocket research and development structure, the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defense. Henceforth(从此以后), he has long been in charge of the chief technological research and development of China's missile, rocket and spacecraft.

    Due to research and development led by Qian Xuesen, China successfully exploded its first atom bomb in 1964. Later, China launched its first man-made satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, to the earth orbit on April 24, 1970, becoming the fifth country in the world to independently launch satellite following the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, France and Japan. The satellite floated around the earth, blaring(高声播放)the song Dong Fang Hong, which has the same name as the satellite.

    As a forerunner leading the development of China's aerospace science and technology, Qian Xuesen also provided chances for young scientists. Wang Yongzhi, former chief designer of China's manned-space project, has benefited a lot from Qian Xuesen. “He suggested that rocket of the second generation should be developed by our second generation scientists. This suggestion gave us chances to be general designers.” Recalling the experience working with Qian Xuesen, Sun Jiadong, general designer of China's lunar orbiter project, is very grateful. “He put great expectation on us and trusted us a lot. Whenever we made mistakes, he seldom blamed us, but helped us to find out the reason so we could avoid it in the future.”

    Honored as Father of China's Missile and King of Rockets, Qian Xuesen never stopped his work on scientific research after he retired. He said he had no time to review the past, but looked forward to the future.

When did Qian xuesen begin to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

A. In 1955.     B. In 1935.    C. In 1936.     D. In 1934.

Which of the following is about the five countries that launched man-made satellite independently before 1970?

A. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK, France, China and Japan.

B. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, Japan, Canada and China.

C. America, France, Japan, China and Australia.

D. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, America, France, Japan and China.

What does the underlined word “forerunner”(Paragraph 5) probably mean?                                 

A. A leader.

C. A competitor.    B. A pioneer.

D. A successful scientist.

According to the passage, which of the following about Qian Xuesen is NOT true?

A. In 1956, he made good preparations for the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defence.

B. He made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of Chinese aerospace

undertaking.

C. He returned to China, bringing China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles.

D. He devoted all his life to China’s space science.

It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that _________.

A. Qian Xuesen is very concerned about the development of young scientists

B. The help of Qian Xuesen is beneficial to young scientists

C. Qian Xuesen gives many opportunities to general designers

D. When the chief designers do something wrong, Qian Xuesen helps them find out the cause

An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, _____ couldn't see his work on his machine.

      A. however        B. therefore          C. yet          D. although