When will humans get to Mars?
Syllabus topic 21: When will humans get to Mars?
A short listening passage with three questions on details, meaning and the speaker's perspective. Original educational audio with synthesised voices.
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Why did they change their presentation?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: They found no guaranteed arrival date
The material described preparations rather than a guaranteed date.
What does the new presentation examine?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Requirements for a human mission
They now ask what needs to be ready.
How does the speaker feel about uncertainty?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: It does not remove his interest
He finds the remaining work interesting despite uncertainty.
Why did they change their presentation?
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Correct answer: They found no guaranteed arrival date
The material described preparations rather than a guaranteed date.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Requirements for a human mission
They now ask what needs to be ready.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: It does not remove his interest
He finds the remaining work interesting despite uncertainty.
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