奇速英语

Qian Xuesen was a great scientist. ___1___ He is also known as “the King of the Rocket.” Thanks to his research, China’s space technology has progressed in a rapid way.

Qian was born in Shanghai on December 11th, 1911. ___2___ After graduation, he worked in America for a few years. In the early 1950s, he heard that New China had been founded (建立), and he decided to give up the good working conditions in America. Although the American government tried to stop him from leaving, he succeeded in coming back to China in 1955.

___3___ Then it became the leading organization for China’s rocket and air travel. At that time, the conditions in China were too hard. ___4___ On April 24, 1970, China’s first man-made satellite (卫星), “Dongfanghong I” was successfully sent into the air.

A student of Qian Xuesen, Zhu Yilin, once said, “I learned professional knowledge and working spirit from Mr. Qian. ___5___ When New China needed scientists badly, he returned to help in the rocket industry.”  

A. I sensed his deep love for our country, too.

B. Who visited Qian Xuesen when he was in China?

C. At the age of 24, he went to America to study.

D. But Qian and his team still faced the difficulties bravely.

E. He is known as “the Father of China’s Space Program.”

F. In 1956, Qian Xuesen suggested starting a special organization.