Question

text-dependent questions
directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. the word \dexterous\ is used several times in the passage. what is the meaning of \dexterous\ as used in the passage?

a. skillful
b. experienced
c. intelligent
d. quick

1. part a: paragraph 3 contains an allusion to american astronaut neil armstrongs statement when, as the first person ever to walk on the moon, he said: \thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.\ what is the author implying by the allusion to armstrongs statement in paragraph 3?

a. like armstrongs moon landing, the launch of the first robonaut aboard the discovery represents a historic breakthrough in space exploration.
b. the use of r2 aboard the international space station will make space exploration safer for astronauts in the future.
c. in the future, human astronauts like neil armstrong will unfortunately be replaced with humanoid robots like r2.
d. compared to the launch of r2 aboard the space shuttle discovery, neil armstrongs moon landing was only a minor achievement.

1. part b: what piece of evidence from the passage best supports the answer to part a?

a. \our challenge has been to build machines with dexterity that exceeds that of a suited astronaut.\ (paragraph 1)
b.
ot only does this improve efficiency in the types of tools, but also removes the need for specialized robotic connectors.\ (paragraph 2)
c.
ext steps include a leg for climbing through the corridors of the space station\ (paragraph 4)
d.
obonaut can take over simple, repetitive, or especially dangerous tasks\ (paragraph 6)

Explanation:

1. The word "dexterous" means skillful. It is a common - used word to describe someone or something having skill in using hands or in doing something.
2. The allusion to Armstrong's statement implies that the launch of the first Robonaut aboard the Discovery represents a historic breakthrough in space exploration, similar to Armstrong's Moon - landing.
3. The evidence that Robonaut can take over simple, repetitive, or especially dangerous tasks (Paragraph 6) supports the idea that it is a significant advancement in space exploration, similar to Armstrong's historic achievement.

Answer:

1. A. skillful
2. A. Like Armstrong's Moon landing, the launch of the first Robonaut aboard the Discovery represents a historic breakthrough in space exploration.
3. D. "Robonaut can take over simple, repetitive, or especially dangerous tasks" (Paragraph 6)