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Passage Two

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       Robert Goddard, an American born in 1882, is widely regarded as the world’s first rocket scientist. At age 27, Goddard published his first book, in which he hypothesized that a rocket launched from earth could reach the moon. Like many visionaries, the young scientist encountered numerous skeptics. (12) [In January 1920, the New York Times ridiculed Goddard’s theory that rockets could be utilized for space exploration.] 49 years later, Apollo 11 reached the moon, and the famed newspaper published an apology to Goddard.

       Goddard launched his first rocket from an aunt’s farm in his native Massachusetts in March,1926. His maiden rocket voyage lasted a mere three seconds. It scaled an altitude of only 12 metres. (13) [Nonetheless, it was a milestone in rocket science.] 

        Goddard later consulted with a weather expert and (14) [determined that the climate of New Mexico was ideal for year-round rocket launches.] In 1930, Goddard and his family relocated there to a remote valley in the southwest of the country. There he established a laboratory and test range. However, the ambitious scientist received negligible support from the government. For four years, wealthy businessman Daniel Guggenheim provided Goddard with an annual $25,000 grant to pursue his dreams. Other rocket enthusiasts also raised funds for him. 

        Over time, Goddard’s rockets grew more sophisticated and included the installation of instruments. In spite of his many successes, Goddard was never able to interest the US military in rocket propelled weapons. (15) [He was granted over 200 patents and continued to pioneer rocket technology until his death in 1945.]

14. Why did Goddard move to New Mexico?（为什么戈达德要搬到新墨西哥州？）

解析：B。录音中表示，新墨西哥州的气候全年都满足火箭发射的理想条件（ideal for year-round rocket launches），B项与此内容相符，故为正确答案。 

错项排除：录音中表示，戈达德在搬到新墨西哥州之后建立了实验室和试验场，并非因为那里有实验室和试验场才搬过去的，故A项错误。录音中表示，戈达德后来咨询了气象专家，确定新墨西哥州的气候全年都满足火箭发射的理想条件，并非气象专家邀请他去新墨西哥州，故C项错误。录音中只说到戈达德和他的家人迁到一个偏远的山谷，并没有说他们是否被所吸引，故D项错误。