文章大意:这是一篇新闻报道。阿联酋的宇航员Sultan Alneyadi在国际空间站工作了六个月后,于周一乘坐SpaceX的太空舱返回地球。这对于这个拥有50多年历史的国家来说是一个里程碑, 这是阿拉伯宇航员进行的时间最长的太空任务,Sultan Alneyadi也成为第一个在国际空间站外进行太空行走的中东人。
The United Arab Emirates is a small country with big ambitions. Possibly, nowhere is clearer than in its space program, which has already sent two astronauts to space and has a satellite probing (探测) the atmosphere around Mars.
The country, over 50 years old, marked a milestone on Monday after Emirati astronaut Sultan Alneyadi returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule following six months aboard the International Space Station. It was the longest space mission conducted by an Arab astronaut. Alneyadi also became the first person from the Middle East to conduct a spacewalk outside the ISS.
Alneyadi, 42, was part of a four-person NASA Crew-6 mission that was launched in March and returned to Earth after 186 days in space, Alneyadi’s time aboard the ISS highlights the country’s regional edge in space exploration.
“For me, it was a dream that had come true. It was really amazing, especially for my region,” Alneyadi said in a video conference a few days before leaving the ISS. “I felt that I’m responsible for showing what’s happening aboard the station. I think it’s a boost towards spreading the enthusiasm in our region.”
The father of six and longtime military engineer has been praised as a national hero in the UAE since his return to Earth.
The UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, referred to Alneyadi as “my son” in a post congratulating him on his achievement. He said, “Alneyadi’s journey shows we are capable of contributing positively to humanity’s scientific and civilized march.”
Alneyadi, a Ph. D. holder in information technology, beat out thousands of candidates in the UAE, passing numerous physical and psychological tests to ensure he could stand the physical and mental stress of being in space for many months. He then trained in Russia and the US to become an astronaut.
In one of his final social media posts from space, Alneyadi wrote, “Space, this is not a goodbye, I will see you later, whether on a new mission to the ISS or a farther destination.”
4. What does Alneyadi say about his space exploration?
A.It makes him responsible. | B.It is inspiring in his region. |
C.It marks a milestone in space walks. | D.It is an unrealistic space mission. |
5. Why did the UAE’s president call Alneyadi his son?
A.To express his humor. | B.To maintain their relationship. |
C.To show his pride in Alneyadi. | D.To thank Alneyadi’s family. |
6. What is paragraph 7 mainly about?
A.How Alneyadi struggled for his dream. | B.Why Alneyadi dreamt to be an astronaut. |
C.Why Alneyadi became popular worldwide. | D.How Alneyadi obtained his academic degrees. |
7. What does Alneyadi plan to do in the future?
A.Say goodbye to space. | B.Become an Internet influencer. |
C.Work on building a new ISS. | D.Continue his space exploration. |