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An Expensive Mistake
36. NASA built the Mars Climate Orbiter to get information about
A. possible life on Mars
B. the size of Mars
C. the shape of Mars
D. the atmosphere of Mars
37. How long did it take the Orbiter to get close to Mars?
A. one year
B. less than one year
C. about two and a half year
D. more than three years
38. When did the Orbiter’s problem begin?
A. right after it left for Mars
B. when it got near Mars
C. right after it landed on Mars
D. when it returned to Earth
39. What caused the Orbiter’s problem
A. Scientists used wrong guidelines of mathematics
B. Scientists used wrong building materials
C. Scientists used different operating systems
D. Scientists used different measurement systems
40. Why didn’t NASA scientists identify the problem before the Orbiter left for Mars
A. they didn’t know the English system
B. they were sure of the success of the trip
C. they didn’t get enough research funding
D. they were tired from working long hours
參考答案:ABBDD
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