[听力文本资源]The world’s largest radio telescope, which has been built in China, is beginning an intensive testing phase.Chinese scientists report that the giant dish, which measures 500 meters across, is complete and has received its first signals from space. It will now take three years to adjust the instrument so it can become fully operational. The radio telescope is located in a vast natural volcano vent in Guizhou Province in southwest China. The telescope works by “listening” for radio waves produced by objects in space. Because this structure is so big, it is able to collect signals from the far reaches of the universe. However, much more work needed to be done before the telescope could begin to work to its full potential. This will involve testing, tuning and adjusting it. “Normally a traditional telescope will take about two years to become fully functional, but FAST is so big, I would say we need three years before it is open to the world,” said Prof. Peng Bo, deputy project manager. However, he added that the team would be able to carry out some science in this testing phase, and would be working with international astronomers. The telescope will eventually become a powerful tool for astronomers. Once fully operational, it could transform our understanding of the universe—to see the first stars and even look for signs of life.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What is the news report mainly about? [听力文本资源]A) China’s biggest radio telescope opened to the world.B) The world’s biggest radio telescope constructed in China.C) China’s immense radio telescope beginning testing phase. D) A giant radio telescope receiving signals from outer space.2. [听力文本资源] How does the radio telescope work? [听力文本资源]A) By receiving radio sound from outer space.B) By testing, tuning and adjusting radio waves.C) By collecting signals from outside of the universe.D) By listening for radio waves produced by objects in space. 3. [听力文本资源] What do we know about the radio telescope? [听力文本资源]A) It needs about two years to become fully functional.B) The team will carry out some science during its testing phase. C) It will eventually transform our understanding of the universe.D) The team won’t have to work with international astronomers.

[听力文本资源]The world’s largest radio telescope, which has been built in China, is beginning an intensive testing phase. Chinese scientists report that the giant dish, which measures 500 meters across, is complete and has received its first signals from space. It will now take three years to adjust the instrument so it can become fully operational.   The radio telescope is located in a vast natural volcano vent in Guizhou Province in southwest China.   The telescope works by “listening” for radio waves produced by objects in space. Because this structure is so big, it is able to collect signals from the far reaches of the universe. However, much more work needed to be done before the telescope could begin to work to its full potential. This will involve testing, tuning and adjusting it.   “Normally a traditional telescope will take about two years to become fully functional, but FAST is so big, I would say we need three years before it is open to the world,” said Prof. Peng Bo, deputy project manager. However, he added that the team would be able to carry out some science in this testing phase, and would be working with international astronomers.   The telescope will eventually become a powerful tool for astronomers. Once fully operational, it could transform our understanding of the universe—to see the first stars and even look for signs of life.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What is the news report mainly about? [听力文本资源]A)  China’s biggest radio telescope opened to the world.B)  The world’s biggest radio telescope constructed in China.C)  China’s immense radio telescope beginning testing phase. D)  A giant radio telescope receiving signals from outer space.2. [听力文本资源] How does the radio telescope work? [听力文本资源]A)  By receiving radio sound from outer space.B)  By testing, tuning and adjusting radio waves.C)  By collecting signals from outside of the universe.D)  By listening for radio waves produced by objects in space. 3. [听力文本资源] What do we know about the radio telescope? [听力文本资源]A)  It needs about two years to become fully functional.B)  The team will carry out some science during its testing phase. C)  It will eventually transform our understanding of the universe.D)  The team won’t have to work with international astronomers.