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China Lands on the Red Planet
The beginning of the next international space race
Updated: 2022.01.12
4 min read · Intermediate
China Lands on the Red Planet
중국, 화성에 착륙하다
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What do you think is the most exciting thing about space exploration?
Q3
Space is often referred to as “the final frontier.” What do you think about this statement? Are humans destined to explore space?
Q4
Private companies like SpaceX have offered incredibly exclusive commercial tickets for space travel, many purchased by the world’s billionaires. Would you be interested in going to Space if you had the money? Why or why not?
Q5
In the 1960s and 1970s several countries competed to put humans on the moon during the International Space Race. Do you believe international competition is a positive or negative component for scientific discovery?
Q6
Many would argue that international cooperation is essential for scientific discovery. More recently, private companies like SpaceX are becoming involved in space exploration. What do you think about the privatization and commercialization of space exploration? What are the pros and cons?
Q7
The article describes many of the challenges encountered during missions to Mars. Do you think a manned mission to Mars will occur in your lifetime?
Q8
The article explains why it’s so difficult to land on Mars. In your own words, describe why only 50% of Mars landings have been successful.
Q9
In 2020, there was a massive investment in space companies. Would you invest in space exploration? Why or why not?
Q10
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
feat
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
例句
1

The pyramids in Egypt are a feat of human engineering.

例句
2

Arranging the treaty between those two countries was a diplomatic feat.

orchestrate
arrange of direct the elements of a situation to produce the desired effect
例句
1

The president’s staff orchestrated a successful campaign event.

例句
2

The thieves orchestrated the perfect robbery and were never caught and arrested.

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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。