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Colonizing Mars
The monumental challenges ahead
Updated: 2025.07.03
4 min read · Advanced
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Colonizing Mars
The monumental challenges ahead
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
Q3
Do you think humans will be able to live on Mars in the future? Why or why not?
Q4
What do you think motivates people like Elon Musk to push for Mars colonization?
Q5
What are the biggest scientific or technological obstacles we must overcome to live on Mars?
Q6
Do you agree with the sentiment that fighting climate change is a “doddle” compared to colonizing Mars? Why or why not?
Q7
The article calls the idea of escaping Earth for Mars a “dangerous delusion.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Q8
Would you personally volunteer to live on Mars if it became possible? What would be your concerns or motivations?
Q9
What could be the environmental and psychological challenges of living in such a harsh environment like Mars?
Q10
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
scant
barely sufficient; very limited in amount
例句
1

There was scant evidence to support the claim.

例句
2

She paid scant attention to the warning signs.

intractable
hard to control or deal with; difficult to manage or cure
例句
1

The patient has an intractable form of epilepsy.

例句
2

They faced an intractable conflict with no clear solution.

delusion
a false belief, often held despite strong evidence to the contrary
例句
1

He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.

例句
2

It’s a common delusion that success happens overnight.

doddle
something very easy to do
例句
1

The test was a doddle for her.

例句
2

Installing the app is a doddle—just a few taps!

clement
mild or gentle, especially in weather or character
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1

They enjoyed the clement weather during their vacation.

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2

The judge gave a clement sentence due to the defendant’s remorse.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。
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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。