Space Exploration: Let Robots Take to the Stars

The following passage (paragraph 6) is told in the _______ tense, from a __________ point of view.

Now, I am not asking whether we should explore the universe. I also dream of the day that we become galactic citizens. The question is whether the initial exploration of space should be done by humans or by robots. I would argue that, for the moment, robotic exploration should have the upper hand.

• past, 1st person

• past, 3rd person

• present, 1st person

• present, third person

The passage below (paragraph 6) adds to the development of the author’s argument mainly by ________ .

Now, I am not asking whether we should explore the universe. I also dream of the day that we become galactic citizens. The question is whether the initial exploration of space should be done by humans or by robots. I would argue that, for the moment, robotic exploration should have the upper hand.

• suggesting that robotic exploration is worth considering

• introducing the idea of global citizenship

• claiming that robots are better than humans

• explaining that he wants humans to explore the universe

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 16)?

Developing human space-faring technology is crucial, but first we need to decide where to go. The moon is a dead planet and Mars is not nearly as welcoming as the New World was to the Spanish explorers. In fact, there is no place in our solar system where pioneers can simply drop seeds in the soil and wait for food to pop out of the ground. For that, we need to look at distant stars.

• Spanish explorers did not encounter any problems in the New World.

• There are other planets in the universe where we can plant seeds from Earth.

• We are unsure about if Mars ever supported life.

• The greatest chance of finding a habitable planet is in another solar system.

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With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?

• Until we find some other habitable planet, robots are best for space exploration.

• Humans do not belong in space.

• The Hubble telescope is more important that the Apollo missions.

• Robotic space travel can replace manned space travel.

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Do you agree that machines should be sent out to explore the stars for now? Yes or No and WHY?

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