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Thanks to the hard work of Space X, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin, space tourism is well on its way to coming true. Now, the Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC) is working to offer a chance for space visitors to "get out of the world" by checking into the world's first true hotel in space.
The 650-foot-wide Ferris-wheel-like Voyager Space Station (VSS) will be made up of two rings connected together. The inside circle will be fitted with spacecraft stations for guests. The outside ring will house the rooms, restaurants, bars, gyms, and scientific research labs. The hotel powered by the sun will travel at high speeds to create artificial gravity, providing tourists a comfortable stay. When completed, it will have rooms for up to 400 people. OAC hopes to attract not just tourists but also scientists and astronauts.
While the idea is attractive, making VSS a reality will take time. The team is now building modules(舱) for a smaller prototype (雏形) ring. The modules will be fitted together in zero-gravity. Once finished, OAC engineers will try to create artificial gravity similar to that on Mars—about 40 percent that of Earth.
Even if the prototype is widely successful, transporting the modules to space will cost tens of billions of dollars. However, OAC believes that they will recover the money by asking 5 million per person for each 3-day stay. Though the cost may seem too high, it is cheap compared to the 55 million it costs to stay on the ISS (International Space Station). Besides, guests at the VSS will be living in the greatest conditions.
"You're going to have the top cooks making really good food," Orbital CEO John Blincow told the Washington Post. "There will be two shows every night as well. Visitors will also be able to take part in the activities that are not possible on Earth, such as spacewalks which allows visitors to enjoy clear views of Earth and space."
If everything goes according to plan, the company plans to start work in 2026 and welcome the first visitors in 2027. "If you are looking forward to being among the first, you can pay an amount of money to save your place ahead of time," added John Blincow.
()1. What can we infer from the passage about the VSS?
A. It will travel at a high speed.
B. You won't be able to jump high in it.
C. It's not environment-friendly.
D. It will make visitors feel right at home.
()2. What step is the VSS still at?
A. Discussing.
B. Designing.
C. Testing.
D. Using.
()3. Why does the writer mention John Blincow's words in Paragraph 5?
A. To speak highly of the hard work done by OAC engineers.
B. To show what life will be like on Earth in the near future.
C. To attract more people to look forward to exploring space.
D. To show the high standards of service offered by the VSS.
()4. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The Great Views of Space
B. The World's First True Hotel
C. The First Space Hotel on the Way
D. The Space Travelling Comes True
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Thanks to the hard work of Space X, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin, space tourism is well on its way to coming true. Now, the Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC) is working to offer a chance for space visitors to "get out of the world" by checking into the world's first true hotel in space.
The 650-foot-wide Ferris-wheel-like Voyager Space Station (VSS) will be made up of two rings connected together. The inside circle will be fitted with spacecraft stations for guests. The outside ring will house the rooms, restaurants, bars, gyms, and scientific research labs. The hotel powered by the sun will travel at high speeds to create artificial gravity, providing tourists a comfortable stay. When completed, it will have rooms for up to 400 people. OAC hopes to attract not just tourists but also scientists and astronauts.
While the idea is attractive, making VSS a reality will take time. The team is now building modules(舱) for a smaller prototype (雏形) ring. The modules will be fitted together in zero-gravity. Once finished, OAC engineers will try to create artificial gravity similar to that on Mars—about 40 percent that of Earth.
Even if the prototype is widely successful, transporting the modules to space will cost tens of billions of dollars. However, OAC believes that they will recover the money by asking 5 million per person for each 3-day stay. Though the cost may seem too high, it is cheap compared to the 55 million it costs to stay on the ISS (International Space Station). Besides, guests at the VSS will be living in the greatest conditions.
"You're going to have the top cooks making really good food," Orbital CEO John Blincow told the Washington Post. "There will be two shows every night as well. Visitors will also be able to take part in the activities that are not possible on Earth, such as spacewalks which allows visitors to enjoy clear views of Earth and space."
If everything goes according to plan, the company plans to start work in 2026 and welcome the first visitors in 2027. "If you are looking forward to being among the first, you can pay an amount of money to save your place ahead of time," added John Blincow.
()1. What can we infer from the passage about the VSS?
A. It will travel at a high speed.
B. You won't be able to jump high in it.
C. It's not environment-friendly.
D. It will make visitors feel right at home.
()2. What step is the VSS still at?
A. Discussing.
B. Designing.
C. Testing.
D. Using.
()3. Why does the writer mention John Blincow's words in Paragraph 5?
A. To speak highly of the hard work done by OAC engineers.
B. To show what life will be like on Earth in the near future.
C. To attract more people to look forward to exploring space.
D. To show the high standards of service offered by the VSS.
()4. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The Great Views of Space
B. The World's First True Hotel
C. The First Space Hotel on the Way
D. The Space Travelling Comes True
答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
2. C
3. D
4. C
