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Reading 1 All about Astronauts
1.
eager a. very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do 热心，渴望
eager to do something 急于做某事
eg. I was eager to get back to my hometown as soon as possible.
2. … as well as have the ability to work well with others. (para.1)
as well as conj. inaddition to 既……又……
eg. beautiful as well as gentle
3. The future astronauts must be physically fit and have a good education, as well as have the ability to work well with others. (para.1)
fit a. physically sound; healthy 健康
eg. to keeps fit with exercis
4. … they learn to perform all the tasks that will be required of them while in space. (para.2)
require sth. of sb. 对某人有……的要求
eg. We should do all that is required of us. 所有要求我们做的，我们都应当做到。
5. Also, the astronauts test out the bulky space suits they will need to wear if they ever walk in space. (para.3)
test out: to examine something or an idea thoroughly 测试，核查
eg. He works in a school to test out the latest ideas in education.
bulky a. massive; of large size for its weight (容量、体积) 大
eg. a bulky sweater
7. … it is a good way to get used to the weightless feeling of being in orbit. (para.4)
ger used to something / doing something: to be in the habit of something / doing something 习惯于
eg. You have to get used to the traffic problems in big cities.
8. … astronauts need yet another suit, called an “extravehicular maneuvering unit” or EMU. (para.6)
maneuver v. to move or turn skillfully or to move or turn something skillfully, especially something large and heavy 操纵，操作
eg. She managed to mancoeuver the TV in front of the sofa.
9. … is protected from the extreme temperatures of space. (para.6)
eg. People now realize that it is essential to protect the environment from pollution.
Reading 2 China Makes Strides in Space Technology
10. … a pride of the whole Chinese nation noted for its industriousness and independent development.(para.1)
to be noted for: be famous for 因为……而著名
eg. This army is noted for bravery.
11. … China has surprised the would by using its own rocke and spaceship to send a man into space and this is something the 1.3 billion Chinese people are proud of. (para.2)
to surprise sb. by doing sth.: 用某事给某人以惊喜、震惊
eg. The football team surprised the fans by behaving badly.
to be proud of: 以某事为自豪（骄傲）
eg. We are proud of our long history.
12. … said the series of major breakthroughs made over the past decades have contributed to the successful launch. (para.4)
major
1)
eg. a major artist
2)
eg. What’s your major in college?
breakthrough n. a major achievement or success that permits further progress 重大成就，突破
eg. Last century saw many medical breakthroughs.
contribute to: to help to make something happen 贡献，捐献
eg. Good mood contributes to better health.
14. …they are comparable with the most advanced level in the world…(para.5)
comparable a. similar to something else in size, number, quality etc., s that you
comparable with: 可供比较的，相对照的；相对等的
eg. A fire is comparable with the sun; both give light and heat.
15. … he took up his present post two years ago. (para.6)
take up
1) 开始从事；专注于
eg. He took up art while he was just 6 years old.
2) 继续；接下去
eg. to take up one’s story
16. … Chief Designer Qi Faren said in an exlusive interview with Xinhua. (para.7)
exclusive
1) a. avaliable or belonging only to patticular people, and not shared 独占的，唯一的
eg. This dining room is for the distinguished guests’ exclusive use.
2) n. news them initially released to only one publication or broadcaster 独家新闻
eg. a New York Post exclusive about the Dennedy marriage
17. … including commercial launches … (para.8)
commercial
1)
eg. The movie was a huge commercial success.
2)
eg. a soap powder commercial
18. … with such a success rate this makes China one of the leading launch vehicle-making nations in the world. (para.8)
leading a.
1)
eg. the leading candidate
2)
eg. the leading cause of traffi congestion
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