B
A new cross-disciplinary field termed "cosmic（宇宙的） heritage studies" has been proposed by an international team of archaeologists and space physicists. This discipline focuses on identifying, documenting and preserving historical objects from humanity’s ventures into space, treating them as valuable cultural heritage rather than mere space junk.
“The objects we’ve left in space and on other planets and moons tell the story of human technological achievement and exploration spirit,” said Dr. Maria Chen, lead researcher from the European Space Heritage Foundation. “With increasing commercial space activities, these artifacts face never-before-seen risks of damage or destruction if not properly protected.”
The concept builds upon traditional archaeological principles but adapts them to the unique conditions of the space environment. Unlike Earth-based archaeology that deals with centuries-old artifacts, cosmic heritage must consider factors like radiation exposure, low-gravity effects, and orbital decay（衰减） that affect preservation.
A central challenge for cosmic heritage researchers involves establishing criteria for what is considered as significant space heritage. “While obviously historically important items like the first satellite Sputnik or Apollo landing sites deserve protection, we also need to consider more recent objects that represent technological milestones,” Dr. Chen explained. The international community currently debates whether to preserve all human-made objects in space or only selected historically significant ones.
The team recommends establishing an international record-keeping system for space artifacts and developing low-impact documentation methods using remote sensing technology. “We’re not suggesting we bring everything back to museums,” Dr. Chen clarified. “In many cases, digital preservation through high-resolution imaging and 3D modeling may be the most practical approach.”
As space becomes increasingly accessible, cosmic heritage studies aim to ensure that future generations can understand and appreciate the material evidence of humanity’s first steps beyond Earth. The researchers hope their work will inform international space policy and promote responsible management of off-Earth cultural resources.
()5. Why does Dr. Chen advocate for treating space objects as heritage?
A. For their commercial value.
B. For their historical stories.
C. For their rescue urgency.
D. For their display potential.
()6. How does Dr. Chen view the current protection situation?
A. Urgent due to commercial growth.
B. Challenging due to harsh space conditions.
C. Complex due to unclear ownership.
D. Manageable with current laws.
()7. What is the key challenge mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. Agreeing on preservation technology.
B. Setting international protection rules.
C. Finding long-term conservation funds.
D. Deciding which objects to protect.
()8. What is the principle behind Dr. Chen’s recommended preservation method?
A. Bringing items back to Earth.
B. Building bases at sites.
C. Using remote, low-impact tech.
D. Making strict space laws.

5. B 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中“The objects we've left in space and on other planets and moons tell the story of human technological achievement and exploration spirit”可知,陈博士主张将太空物体视为遗产是因为它们背后的历史故事。故选 B。
6. A 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中“With increasing commercial space activities, these artifacts face never-before-seen risks of damage or destruction if not properly protected.”可知,陈博士认为由于商业增长,当前的保护状况情况紧急。故选 A。
7. D 解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中“A central challenge for cosmic heritage researchers involves establishing criteria for what is considered as significant space heritage.”可知,第四段中提到的关键挑战是决定保护哪些物品。故选 D。
8. C 解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的内容“该团队建议建立一个国际性的太空文物记录系统,并利用遥感技术开发低影响的记录方法。‘我们并不是说要把所有东西都带回博物馆,’陈博士解释道,‘在很多情况下,通过高分辨率成像和三维建模进行数字化保存可能是最实际的方法。’”可知,陈博士推荐的保护方法背后的原理是利用远程、低影响技术。故选 C。