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President Xi Jinping presented China’s top science award to Liu Yongtan, a radar expert, and Qian Qihu, a defense engineer, for outstanding contributions to scientific and technological innovation on Tuesday. Xi awarded them medals and certificates at an annual ceremony in Beijing to honor distinguished science, engineering and research achievements. The two honorees were invited to take seats in the front row after they received medals and certificates from Xi.
Liu, 82, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, made great contributions to modernizing maritime radar systems. Qian, 81, also an academician at the CAE and one of China’s top military engineers, distinguished himself in building underground defense infrastructure. Qian is also a noted expert in designing and building tunnels for transportation.
A total of 278 science projects and seven experts, including five foreigners, were recognized with the national science award this year. Premier Li Keqiang expressed congratulations to those who received the award. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, China’s scientific innovation has produced new achievements in the past year while facing a complex global situation and arduous tasks of reform, development and stability, Li said.
The premier pledged to further implement the strategy of innovation-driven development and speed up building an innovative country under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Li said that basic research should be given a more important place with long-term and great support from the government.
Li promised science researchers would have more independent power in their use of technology and their academic results. He said enterprises should be encouraged to increase innovation. He also pledged to speed up building a system to create, protect, use and serve intellectual property, fight against infringement and counterfeiting activities, and invigorate society’s innovation potential.

1.Why were Liu Yongtan and Qian Qihu awarded?

A They were both distinguished radar experts.

B They achieved a lot in the cause of national defense.

C They held the annual ceremony with President Xi Jinping.

D They made great contributions to scientific and technological innovation.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句President Xi Jinping presented China’s top science award to Liu Yongtan, a radar expert, and Qian Qihu, a defense engineer, for outstanding contributions to scientific and technological innovation on Tuesday.可知他们得奖是因为他们在科技创新方面做出了重大贡献。故选D。

2.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A A brief introduction to the two honorees.

B The two honorees’ age.

C The two honorees’ profession.

D The two honorees’ achievements.

解析：选A。段落大意题。通读第二段可知，此段主要是对两位获奖者的基本信息进行了简要介绍。故选A。

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A A total of 278 individuals were awarded at the ceremony.

B Five foreigners were recognized with the national science award.

C Premier Li Keqiang congratulated the people who were awarded.

D China’s scientific and technological innovation faced challenges at home and abroad.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第三段第一句A total of 278 science projects and seven experts, including five foreigners, were recognized with the national science award this year. 可知共有278个科技项目和7名科技专家，包括5名外籍专家在内获奖，而非有278个个人获奖。故选A。

4.What can we conclude from the passage?

A China needn’t make a greater effort to establish a comprehensive innovation system.

B The Chinese government will not attach too much importance to basic research.

C The Chinese government attaches great importance to scientific and technological innovation.

D China has established a sound intellectual property protection mechanism.

解析：选C。推理判断题。通读全文可知，无论是习近平主席在国家科学技术奖励大会上为获奖者颁奖，还是李克强总理在大会上的讲话，都体现出了中国政府对科技创新的高度重视。故选C。