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Venus, the Wildest Adventure in 3016!
A trip to the moon, to Mars? You are out. Venus (金星) is your choice! Our spaceship carries you there at the speed of light!
Amazing Venus Facts
Temperature range: ALWAYS about 450 degrees Celsius. Great for barbecues!
Seasons: No seasons. Always visit during best season!
Gravity strength: 0.91 of Earth’s gravity. Makes you lighter and more alive than ever!
Water: NONE. All boiled away.
Day length: 1 day=243 Earth days. Longest days in solar system» so fun never ends!
Rate of turning: 0.002 km/second. Turns in opposite direction of the earth, so able to see sun rise in the west and set in the east.
Year length: 1 year=224.7 Earth days or 0.62 of an Earth year.
Rate of revolution: 35.03 km/second.
Atmosphere:
△ Very thick.
△ 96% carbon dioxide; 3% nitrogen, and 0.l% water vapor.
△ Can’t support life: Suffocating carbon dioxide, thick clouds of sulfuric acid, and gases create greenhouse effect so very hot and no water.
* Your Accommodations *
◎ You will travel on a high-tech rocket ship that will transport you from Earth to Venus in a mere 2.4 minutes by traveling at the speed of light. This trip will cost only $ 750,000.
◎ Our two hotels are very luxurious and are super strong, allowing you to lie on the ground without being crushed by the pressure of the atmosphere. They are called Venus Heaven and Rocket Palace, and the cost to stay is only $ 200 per night. You’ll get your money’s worth at these two hotels, receiving free meals every day.
To book a trip, call 1 — 800.
21．What would you see if you faced east on Venus?
A．The rising sun. B．The circling earth.
C．The setting sun. D．The full moon.
22．During the trip to Venus, you would pay nothing for .
A．service. B．food.
C．the spaceship. D．the hotel.
23．Which section of a magazine is the text from?
A．Fashion circle. B．News report.
C．Modern art. D．Future world.
