Sally Ride, America's first spacewoman, doesn't look very different from a lot of other American women. She is attractive, with brown hair, dark brown eyes, and a bright smile. She likes to dress simply: she wears comfortable but colorful clothes. But in 1983 Sally Ride became American's flint woman astronaut (宇航員). She was one of five astronaut on the space shuttle(航天飛機) “Challenger” , which had a successful six-day trip in space in June 1983.

Sally Ride grew up in Los Angeles, California. Her father is a professor at Santa Monica College, and her mother is a housewife. At Westlake High School for girls, she was both an excellent student and tennis player. Today she still looks like a sportswoman. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weight 103 pounds. When she was still a student, she became a very successful tennis player. She thought about becoming a professional sportswoman~, but decided to go on to college.

At high school, she became interest in science after finishing her studies. At the university, she worked as a researcher. In 1977 she was one of 1,000 women and 7,000men who applied (申請) for the astronaut training program. She was 25.

1. Which of these describes Sally right?

     A. She was very different from other woman.

     B. She spent a lot on cloth.

     C. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

     D. She was the first astronaut in America.

2. What is “challenger”?

A. It's the name of another astronaut.

B. It's the name of the space shuttle.

C. It means Sally and the other astronauts were gonging to challenge the universe.

D. It shows that it was the first trip.

3. Hoe long did Sally stay in space？

     A.  For a week.  B.  For six days.  C.  For a month.  D.  For five days.

4. What do we know about Sally when she was in the high school?

A. She became interested in science.

     B. She was an excellent student.

     C. She loved tennis hoped to be a tennis player.

     D. All above.

5. When did Sally apply for the astronaut training program?

     A. In 1983.                     B.  When was at high school.

     C. When she was at university.     D.  When she was 25.

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 “Do you want to come with me?” Sally asked her brother. “I’m going to meet some friends at the bike course（賽道，路線）down the block. We’re going to practice for the race next week.”

“No, thanks,” Mark replied. “Sam’s coming over to play basketball.”

Sally rode off on her bike while Mark waited for his friend. Mark was fast,   35   he usually did well in most sports. He didn’t think it would   36   if he practiced the course. It could be hilly or sandy, and Mark knew he would   37   speed along.

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“Sally is always nervous,” Mark thought. “Don’t worry.   39   will do fine,” he said. As soon as the starter shouted “Go!”, Mark’s legs pumped up and down like two machines. He moved   40   to the front.

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Mark pushed his achy muscles(肌肉)harder. He realized his   43   alone wouldn’t be enough this time;   44   the course was just as important. He managed to ride past a couple of bike riders, but he couldn’t   45   the riders who were in the lead.

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“Third place!” Sally answered excitedly.

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