A、Building relationship with outer space. B、Making profits. C、Creating a stepping-stone to scientific research. D、Fostering inte

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问题  
W: What do you do for a living, Frank?
M: I am an aerospace engineer. I have been working for NASA for over fifteen years.
W: Wow, that sounds fascinating. What projects have you been involved in?
M: Well, until recently, I was heavily involved in the Cassini mission. I don’t know if you’re familiar with it or not. It’s one of NASA’s most expensive and ambitious projects. We are sending a probe to explore Saturn and its moons.
W: That sounds really interesting. Are you in any way involved in the construction of the international space station?
M: Actually, that’s what I’m working on now. I’m currently a technical liaison between NASA and several European space agencies. It’s an interesting job, but it can be a bit too much at times. The international space station is probably the largest international venture ever attempted, and I am constantly dealing with technical difficulties, budget problems, and delays. It’s not easy coordinating the efforts of all those countries. I have been to Europe three times in the last month, and I have to go to Kazakhstan next week.
W: And I understand there’s some controversy surrounding the space station. Don’t some people worry that NASA is spending too much money on the project?
M: Many experts have complained that the project has grown out of control and become far too expensive. But I look at it as more than a space station; I believe it’s helping to foster international scientific cooperation. It’s nice to see the scientists of the world working together to create a stepping-stone to the future.

选项 A、Building relationship with outer space.
B、Making profits.
C、Creating a stepping-stone to scientific research.
D、Fostering international scientific cooperation.

答案D

解析 According to the man, what’s the benefit of constructing the international space station?
   综合推断题。男士最后说,许多专家抱怨说空间站计划超出了控制范围,花费过多,但他认为空间站有助于推进国际科学合作,看到全世界的科学家一起为未来努力感觉非常好。由此可知,男士认为建设国际空间站的好处是推进国际科学合作,故选D。
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