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On March 4, a massive piece of space junk reportedly crashed into the far side of the Moon. Due to its location facing away from the Earth, it may take months to identify the impact site of the object. However, scientists predict the crash will have little effect on the Moon besides forming a new crater .
The junk was initially thought to belong to an old SpaceX rocket after astronomers first noticed the object heading towards the Moon. However, it was later found that the debris was most likely a Chinese-owned rocket. Chinese officials have denied this, saying the rocket in question had burned up when re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
While the rocket’s original owner and its impact on the Moon are not significant, the issue does raise an important question about space junk. It’s estimated that there are currently more than 30,000 pieces of space junk larger than 10 centimeters in orbit around the Earth. These objects pose very little threat to us because they burn up in the atmosphere if they start to fall back to the planet.
However, these objects can be a significant threat to satellites and other devices. These scrap pieces move at speeds of up to eight kilometers per second and cause severe damage if they collide with essential devices in space. As a result, a growing group of scientists are calling for action to resolve this issue before it affects our ability to travel into space.
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1. Which of the following is true about the space junk that hit the Moon? (A) It was visible from the Earth when it struck the Moon. (B) Astronomers did not notice it until it crashed into the Moon. (C) A crater might be formed because of the impact of the junk. (D) It was supposed to burn up in the atmosphere before it reached the Moon. |
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2. According to the passage, why is space junk a serious concern? (A) It can threaten important satellites. (B) It can cost a lot of money to clean it up. (C) It can cause serious damage to the Moon. (D) It can fall back down to Earth and harm people. |
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3. What are an increasing number of scientists asking for? (A) Construction of more rockets to travel to space. (B) Further research into the far side of the Moon. (C) The problem of space trash to be addressed. (D) Protection of scientific satellites in space. |
答案:1.C 2.A 3.C
Tammy identified the purse as hers by telling what it contained.
塔米藉著說出手提包內的東西指認這個手提包是她的。
The good mayor identified the well-being of his citizens with his own.
這位善良的市長把市民的幸福當作是自己的幸福。
The audience identified with the sorrow of the hero.
觀眾對這位男主角的悲痛感同身受。
The team needs to identify the root cause of the system failure before it can be fixed. 該團隊須找出系統故障的根本原因,才能將其修復。
The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting.
會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。
Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
針對誰應對這個錯負責,蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。
What is at issue now is when we should deal with the problem.
現在受爭議的問題是,我們應要何時處理這個問題。
The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Gal Gadot.
最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特刊出蓋兒•加朵的專訪。
The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies.
政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you'll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子,請給我一個大約的數字。
The letter should resolve their doubts.
這封信應能解除他們的疑慮。
We did all we could to resolve the dispute.
我們盡了全力去解決這個紛爭。
It took me five hours to resolve this problem.
我花了 5 個小時解決這個問題。
Kathy has resolved to marry Tony.
凱西已下定決心要嫁給東尼。
The lack of a pay raise strengthened Jason’s resolve to quit the job.
沒加薪加強了傑森辭掉工作的決心。
The satellite is fixed at a point just outside the Earth's atmosphere.
那枚衛星被安置在地球大氣層外的某個定點上。
Mildew easily forms in my room because of the damp atmosphere.
因為空氣很潮溼,我的房間很容易長黴。
I like the warm and pleasant atmosphere in that coffee shop.
我喜歡那家咖啡廳溫暖又愉快的氣氛。
The restaurant created a warm atmosphere with candles and soft music.
那家餐廳用蠟燭與輕柔音樂營造出溫暖的氣氛。
Please write your phone number on this scrap of paper.
請把你的電話寫在這張小紙條上。
There's not a scrap of evidence to suggest that he murdered his wife.
絲毫沒有任何證據可以指出他謀殺了妻子。
We are considering scrapping our plan to set up another branch due to lack of funding.
由於資金不足,我們正考慮放棄設立另一家分公司的計畫。
Allison faced away from the blood when the doctor was cleaning her wounds.
醫生在清洗艾莉森的傷口時,她把臉轉開不看血。
All the things you see here belong to me.
你在這兒所看到的東西都屬於我。
While we were talking about the newcomer, the colleague in question showed up.
我們正在討論新人時,被談論的那位同事就出現了。
The secretary burned up all the papers before the police came.
那祕書在警方來之前就燒毀了所有的文件。
The factory owner claimed that the waste posed no threat to human health, but the residents didn't believe him.
那位工廠老闆宣稱該廢料對人體的健康沒有危害,但居民不相信他。
Success calls for hard work and some good luck.
成功需要努力和一點好運。
Environmentalists are calling for immediate action to combat global warming.
環保人士呼籲立即採取行動遏止全球暖化。
The situation calls for immediate action.
這種情況需要立即採取行動。
Scientists around the world are calling for water conservation.
世界各地的科學家都在呼籲節約用水。
I'll call for you at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
I'll pick you up at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
slam into... 猛地撞上⋯⋯
slam [ slæm ] vi. 猛撞,猛擊
• The plane slammed into the mountain, and no one survived.
那架飛機猛然撞上山頭,沒人倖存下來。
介紹其他表「撞上......、與......相撞」的用法:
a. crash into... 撞上⋯⋯
crash [ kræʃ ] vi. 碰撞 & n. 碰撞事故
• The drunken driver crashed into a utility pole.
那名喝醉的駕駛撞上電線桿。
b. collide with... 與⋯⋯相撞
collide [ kəˋlaɪd ] vi. 相撞
• The van ran a red light and collided with a truck.
那臺廂型車闖紅燈,接著跟一臺卡車相撞。
c. bump into... 撞上/撞到⋯⋯
• Tina didn’t notice the glass door and bumped into it.
提娜沒注意到有玻璃門,就這樣撞上去。
d. smash into... 猛地撞上/猛然撞到⋯⋯
• Steve was using his phone while walking, and then he smashed into a wall.
史提夫邊走路邊滑手機,接著他猛然撞上一堵牆。
e. run into... (開車)撞上⋯⋯
• The sports car traveling too fast ran into a tree.
那輛車速過快的跑車撞到一棵樹。
太空垃圾撞擊月球表面
據報導,有一塊巨大的太空垃圾在三月四日撞擊月球背 面。由於事發位置背對地球,因此可能需要花費數月才能確 定太空垃圾的撞擊地點。然而,科學家預測,除了形成一個 新的隕石坑外,這次撞擊對月球沒什麼影響。
在天文學家最初注意到太空垃圾朝月球的方向前進後, 原先認為其為屬於 SpaceX 之前的一枚火箭。不過,後來發 現太空垃圾最有可能是一枚中國擁有的火箭。中國官員否認 了這一點,宣稱提及的那枚火箭在重新進入地球大氣層時就 已燃燒殆盡。
雖然火箭原主不重要,且其對月球的影響並不大,但這 個議題確實引發了一個關於太空垃圾的重要問題。據估計, 目前有超過三萬片大於十公分的太空垃圾在環繞地球的軌道 上運行。這些物體對我們構成的威脅不大,因為如果它們開 始掉落回到地球,其會在大氣層中燃燒殆盡。
然而,這些物體可能會對衛星和其他設備構成一大威 脅。這些廢棄的碎片移動速度最高可達每秒八公里,而且如 果它們撞上太空中重要的設備,就會造成嚴重的損壞。因 此,越來越多科學家呼籲,在這個議題影響到人類進行太空 旅行的能力之前,要採取行動解決它。
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1. 關於撞上月球的太空垃圾,下列哪一項是正確的? (A) 當它撞擊月球時,可以從地球上看到。 (B) 直到它撞上月球,天文學家才注意到它。 (C) 因太空垃圾的撞擊,可能會形成一個坑。 (D) 在抵達月球之前,它就應在大氣層中燃燒殆盡。 |
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2. 根據本文,為什麼太空垃圾是一個讓人憂心忡忡的問題? (A) 那可能會危害到重要的衛星。 (B) 清理太空垃圾可能要花很多錢。 (C) 那會對月球造成嚴重的破壞。 (D) 太空垃圾會掉落回到地球並傷害人們。 |
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3. 越來越多科學家要求的是什麼? (A) 建造更多火箭以進行太空旅行。 (B) 對月球背面進行更深入的研究。 (C) 著手處理太空垃圾的問題。 (D) 保護太空中的科學用途衛星。 |
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