Chinese astronauts successfully carried out the country's first spacewalk outside their space station—a (significance) milestone in its rapidly expanding space program.
The spacewalk is only the second by Chinese astronauts since the Shenzhou 7 manned mission (任务)of 2008, which (conduct) outside a spacecraft.
China launched three astronauts into space in June. On Sunday morning, two of them left the core module(核心舱) of the space station called Tiangong. During spacewalk, they tested new-generation spacesuits, fit equipment, and tested the station's robotic arm.
According to the plan, there (be) another spacewalk during the astronauts' orbital flight, , lasting three months, will be China's longest crewed mission.
As part of its plans to have a (full) crewed space station by December 2022, China launched the first core module, known Tianhe or Harmony of the Heavens, on April29. The module is the largest spacecraft developed by China to date, with a total length of 16. 6meters and a (live) space of 50 cubic meters.
While China is not considering foreign participation in the space station's (develop) now, non-Chinese astronauts will certainly be welcomed in the years (come).
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For thousands of years, poetry (诗) has been the favorite type of literature (文学) in China. There were many famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese , and most of their poems still read and appreciated today.
To remind people those classic Chinese poems, CCTV has produced a TV called Chinese Poetry Competition. The final of the show's second season was shown in February. A girl Wu Yishu who studies at the High School Affiliated to Fudan University, came out to be the winner of the . She recited lines from the Classic of Poetry (《诗经》): “In July, the crickets (蟋蟀) are in the field; In, they are in the yard; In September, they are at the door; In October, the crickets enter and crawl under oar beds.” “I really admire knowledge of poems. The first time I saw her traditional Han clothing on TV, I was very impressed by her classical looks. She always keeps so calm through the show, which is very for her age.” said Huang Zijin after watching the final show.
Mr. Huang also said we would find Chinese cultured and taste the beauty of life by enjoying poems.
Banff National Park is Canada's first national park. In 1883, on the Canadian Rocky Mountains, three railway workers discovered a natural hot spring, and from there the park was born. Nowadays, it is one of the world's popular tourist spots with great mountain scenery. Every year, millions of people visit it for its wonderful views.
Banff National Park is part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain World Heritage site. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the park has perfect mountains like those on postcards. They are from 45 to 120 million years old, with the highest in the park, Mount Forbes, coming in at 11,850 feet.
Banff National Park is 80 miles west of Calgary. Calgary's international airport is serviced by major national and international carriers with many flights arriving daily. Open yearround, it offers amazing wildlife viewing and sightseeing, plus many shopping and dining choices, any time of the year. Summer is popular for hiking, mountain biking and cycling, photography, and climbing. The best time for viewing the seasonal color is fall, when the trees turn yellow.
In winter, the mountain makes exciting downhill (速降) and crosscountry skiing. In fact, three major downhill ski resorts (度假胜地) operate within the park. Lake Louise Ski Resort, Sunshine Village, and Mount Norquay combine to offer a large area for skiing, not to mention the backcountry trails available throughout the park. The ski season, which runs from November to May, is one of the longest in North America. Visitors can also enjoy wildlife tours, ice walks, and dogsleds (雪橇).
Weather in the Canadian Rockies can change quickly. A single day can have a mix of sunshine, snow, wind, and rain, so you should change your clothes. In summer, temperatures average a high of 70 (21 ℃), and daylight lasts until 11 p. m. Autumn brings cool nights and fresh air. Winters can be very cold. In January, the average temperature is 7 ℃ below zero, but by April it is 9 ℃.
Four Shows to See
Falcons: The Art of the Hunt, National Museum of Asian Art
The trained accuracy of hunting falcons (猎鹰) has long been attractive to humans. As long ago as early 8th-century Syria, falcons were being trained to become skillful hunters for the royal courts. The fashion spread across the globe. A new show collects paintings and objects from ancient Egypt to China celebrating the hunting power of the birds. (Jan. 15-July 17).
Iké Udé-Nollywood Portraits, National Museum of African Art
The success of Nigeria's film industry has also meant the rise of charm and celebrity in what is called Nollywood. Enter lké Udé to photograph the leading stars. The result reflects the changing nature of African identity in the 21st century. (Feb.5)
We Are Made of Stories, Smithsonian American Art Museum
This exhibition highlights some of the 93 works of art in the collection of Margaret Z. Robson, featuring the works of 48 major self-taught artists. The collection was gifted, the largest of its kind in two decades, and it expanded the museum's extensive holdings of what was once referred to as folk art. July 1)
Baseball: America's Home Run, National Postal Museum
This show features hundreds of US and international stamps in memory of baseball's finest players. First organized to mark the 150th anniversary of professional baseball, "Base-ball: America's Home Run "will feature some historic objects that have never appeared on public display. (April 9-September 25)
Lake Tahoe offers some amazing lodging (住宿) options that will fit what you're looking for.
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino
It offers convenient (方便的) location, comfortable rooms, and a lot of health clubs to make for an enjoyable vacation. The resort is just a few minutes' walk from Tahoe's main ski gondola, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a short walk. All of the resort's rooms offer two bathrooms, desks, WiFi availability, coffeemakers, and TVs.
Marriott's Timber Lodge
Located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, it is just miles from Heavenly Village where guests can enjoy shopping and local area restaurants. The Heavenly Gondola is right outside waiting to take guests for a day of skiing. The lodge features an activity center, restaurant, sauna, whirlpools, fitness center and heated outdoor pool. Guests rooms are villas (别墅) that include a kitchen, high speed internet, coffee maker, sofa and hairdryers in all bathrooms.
Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort — Ski Run Boulevard
It is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of South Lake Tahoe, California. The hotel is only minutes from a variety of dining options, and local attractions such as Tahoe Axe Throwing, Wyland Galleries, Van Sickle State Park, and Heavenly Gondola. The shores of Lake Tahoe are just steps away. Hotel facilities (设施) include a sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center.
Resort at Squaw Creek
In 1960 the Winter Olympics was held at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, CA. Since this time, Squaw Creek has become a family-friendly resort town. The resort at Squaw Creek is a AAA Four Diamond resort with activities for every age. Young children age 4-12 can take part in rock climbing, board games, snowball fights, or swimming.
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You may be interested in the present situation of Black Americans today. It is true that their conditions have changed for the better since the mid - 1970's. Many Blacks are attending colleges and three -fourths Black college students are now studying in the formally all -white institutions. Better education offers better openings for Blacks. With better employment, the percentage of Blacks doing skilled labor rose after the 1970's by about 76 %. Many Blacks entered the middle class and moved out of the slums. Many have been elected to governmental positions.
Whatever they might be, however, they must share with other Blacks the bond of being Black. Frustrated by white xenophobia (恐惧人) or superiority, all Blacks suffer from various forms of racism(种族歧视). Nobody can ignore the fact that over a third of all Black Americans are still living below poverty level. Statistics tell us that half of all Black children grow up in poverty and almost 2 million Blacks are jobless, that is, over 12 % of the Black work force is unemployed. The rate is 2. 5 times than for Whites. In comparison with Whites, Black families earn so much less than is needed for a decent(像样的) but modest living standard. Usually a Black family’s income is only 55% that of a white one. While seeing the rise of a few Blacks, we must notice at the same time that far too many Blacks are living in hopelessness and despair from which they have little hope to escape.
Who can guarantee that the unemployed will accept their lot quietly, or that the despairing will contain their anger forever? Americans are far from achieving the goal of a color - blind society. Black problems are still a national issue to be solved.
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Their lives have totally changed since the mid - 1970s.
B. Blacks can enjoy the same education condition as Whites.
C. The majority of the Blacks are leading comfortable lives.
D. More Blacks than Whites are unemployed in America today.
11. According to the passage, the rate of unemployment of American Whites is __
A. more than 5% B. less than 5% C. more than 12% D. less than 12%
12. It can be inferred from the passage that __
A. the American Blacks will fight for their equality
B. many Blacks are satisfied with their present lives
C. American Blacks have broken away from racism
D. nobody cares about Blacks.
13. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Blacks' fight for equality.
B. Black problem in America.
C.The unemployment problem of American Blacks.
D.The changes of Blacks’ lives in America.
14. The phrase “color—blind society” probably means .
A.the Society that dislikes color
B.the society with a lot of color—blind sufferers
C.the society that pays no special attention to skin colors
D.the society is too blind to differ the colors
Through superior production techniques the factory is able to gain the competitive ________ in the international market.
A. support B. edge C. reputation D. balance
51. 生气的_______52.唯一的,单一的_______53.接受,收到_______54. 主要的__________ 55.口袋___________ 56. turn around___________ 57. up to now_________
58. to my surprise_________ 59. precious__________ 60. in return______
---Would you have called her up had it been possible?
---Yes, but I ____(be) busy doing my homework
---This cloth _____ well and _____ long.
---OK, I’ll take it.
A. washes, lasts B. is washed, lasted C. washes, is lasted D. is washing, lasting
—Will you attend the meeting this afternoon?
—But I ________ told anything about it.
A. haven't been B. am not C. wasn't D. won’t be
The Government placed ______ on the number of foreign cars that could be imported.
A. restrictions B. obstacles C. orders D. defenses