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(2019·名校原创预测卷六)Don't miss out on student competitions available from NASA.Check this page often for new additions.
NASA_Earth_&_Space_Air_Prize
Audience: Higher Education Students
Registration Deadline: Dec.13, 2017
The competition asks individuals to design and develop sensors (探测装置) useful in spaceflight as well as on Earth.Three finalists will receive ＄50,000 each to build a functioning sensor according to their suggestions.The winner will receive a ＄100,000 award.
Future_Engineers:_Two_for_the_Crew_Challenge
Audience: K－12 Students
Registration Deadline: Dec.19, 2017
Use your head to create a tool that combines the functions of two objects already being used by crew aboard the International Space Station! Visit the Challenge Website to find out about space station tools and to get brainstorming resources to help you create a design.The site provides links to free 3D design software.The winning design will be 3D printed on the station.Prizes include “3D Printing in Space” prize packs, a 3D printer for your school and a trip to Washington, D．C.!
Mission_X_2018:_Train_Like_an_Astronaut_—_Walk_to_the_Moon_Challenge
Audience: All Educators and Students, Home School Parents and Afterschool Groups
Registration Deadline: Dec.31, 2017
Mission X encourages children of all ages to seek healthy lifestyles based on training like an astronaut.In 2018, Mission X is challenging fit explorers around the world to work together to perform activities in which all will move online mascot (吉祥物) Astro Charlie the 478 million steps required to walk from the Earth to the moon! That's 238,857 miles, or 384,403 kilometers! The challenge starts in January.Visit the website for full challenge details.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了美国国家航空航天局主办的面向不同层次的学生的三项竞赛。
1．Who is NASA Earth & Space Air Prize most likely intended for?
A．High school students. B．Home school parents.
C．College students. D．College educators.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据NASA Earth & Space Air Prize部分中的“Audience: Higher Education Students”可知，此项比赛主要针对的是受过高等教育的学生；结合选项可知，只有C项“大学生”符合文章内容。故选C。
2．What can we know about the “Mission X 2018”？
A．It kicks off in the year of 2018.
B．It aims to find potential astronauts.
C．It allows of an experience of flying.
D．It provides participants with cash prizes.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“The challenge starts in January”及“Registration Deadline: Dec.31, 2017”可知，Mission X 2018这项竞赛在2018年开始。故选A。
3．What's the purpose of this passage?
A．To call on people to visit NASA.
B．To stress the importance of creativity.
C．To introduce the development of NASA.
D．To attract people to NASA competitions.
解析：选D 写作意图题。纵观全文尤其是第一段中的“Don't miss out on student competitions available from NASA”可知，本文主要介绍了美国国家航空航天局主办的面向不同层次的学生的竞赛，目的是吸引他们去参加。故选D。
