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While there is a slight chance that you touch down on the surface of the moon, there are some places you can visit that are tied to the Apollo 11.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center; Huntsville, Alabama
Creating the Saturn V rocket that drove the crew of the Apollo 11 was the responsibility of a team of engineers in Huntsville. At the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, you can explore dozens of interactive exhibits, including “Space Craze “,a look at the public’s strong interest in all things related to space through the pop culture.
Meteor Crater, Flagstaff, Arizona
Armstrong and his fellow were trained for moon exploration at a variety of places, including Meteor Crater, one of the most perfectly preserved impact craters on the planet. Today the Meteor Crater Visitor Center includes the 4-D ride “Collision Experience” and breathtaking tours around the edge of the crater itself.
The Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Every Apollo mission was started from the Kennedy Space Center, which remains an active launch site. Bus tours visit mission-critical areas of Kennedy Space Center and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, which houses a complete Saturn V rocket and a moon rock you can touch. Come during a scheduled launch, and you can purchase a special viewing package getting you a clear view of the launch.
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Houston, Texas
It’s here that every aspect of the Apollo 11 mission was monitored. Now fully repaired, the control center is open to tour via the official visitor’s center. Space Center Houston. View astronaut training equipment and the largest collection of moon rocks.
1. In which place are you required to tour in a bus?
A. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center. B. Meteor Crater.
C. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. D. The Kennedy Space Center.
2. What can we learn about Meteor Crater?
A. It houses a complete Saturn V rocket and a moon rock.
B. It is one of the training places for astronauts of Apollo 11.
C. It allows one to view the largest collection of moon rocks.
D. It provides doze ns of interactive exhibits for visitors to explore.
3. What can you do in Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center?
A. Touch a moon rock. B. Enjoy the 4-D ride.
C. See astronaut training equipment. D. View a rocket launch.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四个与阿波罗11号有关的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Bus tours visit mission-critical areas of Kennedy Space Center and the Apollo Saturn V Center, which houses a complete Saturn V rocket and a moon rock you can touch.可知乘坐巴士参观肯尼迪航天中心和阿波罗土星五号中心的关键任务区域,阿波罗土星五号中心内有一枚完整的土星五号火箭和一块可以触摸到的月球岩石。由此可知,你需要在The Kennedy Space Center乘车游览。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中Armstrong and his fellow were trained for moon exploration at a variety of places, including Meteor Crater, one of the most perfectly preserved impact craters on the planet.可知阿姆斯特朗和他的同事们曾在不同的地方接受过月球探索训练,其中包括地球上保存最完好的陨石坑之一——Meteor Crater。由此可知,Meteor Crater是阿波罗11号宇航员的训练场所之一。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中View astronaut training equipment and the largest collection of moon rocks.可知观看宇航员训练设备和最大的月球岩石收藏。由此可知,你在Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center能见宇航员训练设备。故选C。