“I plan to do my best to help the Chinese build a nation where they can live with dignity (尊严) and happiness, ” Qian told reporters before sailing for China in 1955. The great scientist devoted all his life to keeping the promise.

　　56. What is the article mainly about?

　　A. It gives a short history of Chinese missile and space programs.

　　B. It is about how Qian contributed to the Chinese space program.

　　C. It lists important events that Qian experienced.

　　D. It is a brief introduction to Qian, a famous Chinese scientist.

　　57. Which statement about Qian is TRUE?

　　A. He was born in China and brought up in America.

　　B. He went to America for further study after graduation from university.

　　C. He returned to his hometown right after finishing his education.

　　D. He had worked on missiles in the US military before coming back to China.

　　58. Qian was personally involved in many historic events in China EXCEPT

　　.

　　A. the first spacewalk

　　B. the first man-made satellite

　　C. the development of missiles

　　D. the explosion of an atomic bomb

　　59. From the article, we can conclude that

　　.

　　A. the US military had hoped to take full advantage of Qian’s talent

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