NASA's Moon and Mars Missions

The phrase, “out of this world,” means not only “off planet Earth” but also, figuratively,

• 1. on another planet’s moon.

• 1. going outside the atmosphere.

• 1. visiting Mars and beyond.

• 1. above and beyond the usual.

By using the phrase, “out of this world,” the author hints that he/she is:

• 1. frightened about giving up the security of Earth life.

• 1. enthusiastic about NASA’s plans.

• 1. suspicious that there won’t be enough money to complete the program.

• 1. used to the idea of space travel.

The author ended the article with a quote from the head of NASA, stating: "The space program is a long-term investment in our future," This seems to indicate that

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  The quote has nothing to do with the rest of the passage.

• 1. The statement is in line with the critics of the program.

• 1. The author wants to stress NASA’s optimism about the program.

• 1. the program is unrealistic because the destinations are so far away.

In the sentence, “While on the moon, astronauts hope to demonstrate that they can "live off the land,” the phrase, “live off the land,” means to

• 1. eat only food grown in dirt like Earth’s soil.

• 1. support their needs with what is available on-site.

• 1. make their own fuel without digging it up.

• 1. get purified water by collecting it underground.

Explain the meaning of: “Not everyone is over the moon about NASA’s plans.

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Who were the first astronauts to land on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Griffin and Edwin Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong and Michael Griffin

• Buzz Aldrin and Edwin Aldrin

What did Neil Armstrong say when he first set foot on the moon?

• That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

• We will return to the moon no later than 2020 and extend the human presence across the solar system and beyond.

• It’s very Apollo-like, but bigger.

• The space program is a long-term investment in our future.

How many American astronauts explored the lunar terrain during NASA’s Apollo program?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

What will be the mode of transportation for astronauts to the moon in the new NASA mission?

• Crew exploration vehicle

• Space shuttle

• Rocket

• Satellite

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Why do astronauts need to be able to sustain themselves using local resources on Mars?

• To save money on supplies

• To demonstrate their self-sufficiency

• To avoid carrying heavy loads

• To reduce the mission duration

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