Question 15 is based on the passage you have just heard.

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.]

15. What does the passage say about Goddard’s achievements?（关于戈达德的成就，这篇文章说了些什么？）

解析：C。录音中表示，戈达德一直从事火箭技术的开拓性工作，并获得了200多项专利，C项中的over 200 patents和rocket technology为原词复现，故C项正确。

错项排除：录音中表示，这位雄心勃勃的科学家得到的政府支持却微乎其微（negligible support），故A项错误。录音开始提到，戈达德被公认为是世界上第一位火箭科学家，并非说他的成就被火箭科学家认可，B项利用个别单词的相关性进行干扰，故排除。录音中表示，尽管戈达德取得了许多成功，但他始终未能引起美国军方对火箭推进武器的兴趣，故D项错误。