Mars One Project

Project called Mars One is going to build a home for human on Mars. From 2024, four people are leaving for the Mars every two years, starting in 2024. We will begin our first unmanned mission in 2018. Join the Global Mars One Community and join in our mission to Mars. Support our Human Mission to Mars.

A reliable Living Environment on Mars 

Mars One designed a mission using only existing technology. In the coming years, a demonstration mission, communication satellites, two rovers and several cargo missions will be sent to Mars. A reliable living environment will be waiting for the astronauts when they leave Earth. 

Astronaut Selection and Preparation 

The global search has begun for the first humans to set foot on Mars and make it their home. During the long training period, candidates will learn the skills they will need on Mars and on their journey there. The training includes many different kinds of knowledge and skills.In 1000 years, everyone on Earth will still remember who the first humans on Mars were. More than 200,000 men and women from around the world have already applied to join us. 

You Make It Happen 

The whole world will watch and experience this journey. We are all explorers. Everyone, including you, can take part in space exploration. This can be your mission to Mars! Join our global effort by sharing our information with your friends, supporting us and perhaps becoming a Mars astronaut yourself.

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1.What is Mars One?

A A project that send men to the moon.

B A project that build a living environment for men on the moon.

C A project that send men to Mars.

D A project that sent men to Mars and make it their home.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。从第一段可知，“火星一号”是一个将人类移植火星的计划，故选D。

2.What’s the right order of the Mars One Project? ①Train astronauts. ②Begin the first unmanned mission . ③Send four people to Mars every two years. ④Create a reliable living environment on Mars.

A ①②③④

B ②④①③

C ②①④③

D ①④②③

解析：选B。B 组织结构题。从前面三段可知，B选项是正确的“火星一号”的计划，故选B。

3.What will astronaut receive during the long period training?

A A great sum of money.

B A house on Mars.

C Different kinds of knowledge and skills they need.

D Friendships with aliens.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。从第三段During the long training period, candidates will learn the skills they will need on Mars and on their journey there. The training includes many different kinds knowledge and skills可知，故选C。

4.How many people have already applied for taking part in the Mars One?

A Over 200,000.

B 200000

C Less than 200,000.

D Don’t know.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。从第三段More than 200,000 men and women from around the world have already applied to join us可知，A选项的over与more than意思相符，故选A。

5.The purpose of the passage is to____.

A introduce what Mars One is

B introduce Mars

C ask people to be an explorer

D introduce Mars One and ask people to join in it.

解析：选D。D 主旨大意题。从文章第一段和最后一段可知本文旨在向读者介绍“火星一号”计划，招募该计划的宇航员，故选D。