Toefl Acutal test 6
In the lecture, the speaker from the listening contends that the reading's problems could be overcome. This casts doubt on the reading's point that there are several problems about a manned mission to Mars.
First, the speaker argues that the sound technology can solve dust problems. The technology can control dust in Mars and prevent machines malfunction. Therefore, dust problems can be eliminated by using the technology. This is in contradictory to the reading passage's insistence that a serious threat to the spaceship and astronauts will be generated because of dust in Mars.
Second, the speaker maintains that the astronauts would be educated about psychological issues. The education include technology to cope with living without friends and family. Also, there are computer programs and videos that can help the astronauts to relax. This is in direct opposition to the reading passage's assertion that the lengthy trip to Mars affects the psychological problems.
Last, the speaker mentions that the financial problems are not important. This is because countries help each other through international partnerships. In addition, the country can develop technologies by sending a manned Mars expedition. Therefore, sending manned missions has a variety of advantages when they consider long-term perspective. This rebuts the reading passage's claim that it is difficult for a country to figure out the financial burden of a manned Mars expedition.