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(2025·新疆中考)
In 2024, China made great progress in science and technology.

China's "Dream" Research Ship
China's new ship, Mengxiang, or "Dream", went into service in Guangdong on November 17. It was the largest scientific research ship that China had ever made on its own by 2024. Mengxiang has special tools and can dig up to 11 kilometres under the ocean floor (海床).
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Air China's First Flight (飞行) of C919
On September 10, Air China's first C919 aircraft (飞机) successfully completed its first flight. The flight took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and landed at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. C919 aircraft can carry more passengers and cover a longer airline.

One Rocket, Eight Satellites (卫星)
On the morning of September 24, the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre used the Jielong-3 rocket to successfully send eight satellites into space. The successful sea launch shows China's strong abilities in space technology.

China's Shi Jian-19 Satellite Recovery (回收)
On October 11, China successfully recovered its first reusable experimental Satellite, Shi Jian-19. It was launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. It marks an important technological development of China.
() 1. What can Mengxiang do using its special tools?
A. Recover reusable satellites.
B. Carry more passengers and cover a longer airline.
C. Send satellites into space.
D. Dig up to 11 kilometres under the ocean floor.
() 2. When did Air China's first C919 aircraft complete its first flight?
A. On September 10.
B. On September 24.
C. On October 11.
D. On November 17.
() 3. How many satellites were sent into space on September 24 according to the text?
A. Five.
B. Six.
C. Seven.
D. Eight.
() 4. Where was Shi Jian-19 launched on September 27?
A. From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
B. From the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
C. From Beijing Capital International Airport.
D. From the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre.

1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B