VOICED: Fiesta para astronautas chinos

Hong Kong warmly welcomed three Chinese astronauts, including Liu Yang, the first Chinese woman in space. Despite some viewing the visit as propaganda, many celebrated Liu Yang as a national hero. The astronauts' mission was a success, highlighting the importance of women in space exploration. China's ambitious space program aims to launch a lunar mission and build an orbital station by the decade's end.

How were the Chinese astronauts received upon their arrival in Hong Kong?

• With indifference

• With protests

• With skepticism

• As idols

What was one of the criticisms from some Hong Kong residents about the astronauts' visit?

• It was too expensive

• It was seen as propaganda

• It was not well-publicized

• It was too short

Who is Liu Yang and why is she significant?

• The first Chinese woman to become a pilot

• The first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize

• The first Chinese woman to travel to space

• The first Chinese woman to climb Mount Everest

What future plans does China have for its space program?

• Launching a space tourism company

• Sending a probe to the Moon and building an orbital station

• Developing a Mars colony

• Building a space hotel

What was the significance of the astronauts' mission in June?

• It was the first spacewalk by Chinese astronauts

• It was the first Chinese mission to Mars

• It was the first Chinese mission to the International Space Station

• It was the first manual docking in space by Chinese astronauts