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2022 年高考英语终极题型押题（浙江专用） - 阅读理解之说明文 （ 2022· 江西 · 模拟预测） Humans have been exploring the infinite abyss ( 深渊 ) beyond Earth ’ s atmosphere. When astronauts explore the vast expanse of outer space, they need to wear high-tech spacesuits to protect them from the freezing conditions of the universe. Hollywood movies have idealized the iconic suit, its design leading the masses to believe it’s an outfit that can be slipped on within minutes. In fact, the spacesuit which is made up of nearly a half dozen different components and can have up to 16 layers is its own fully functioning spacecraft that takes hours to put on and requires help from one’s colleagues. The astronauts on the Artemis missions, NASA ’ s next program to send the first woman and the first person of color to the moon, will wear the latest spacesuit, called the exploration extravehicular mobility unit, also known as xEMU , according to NASA ． Each spacesuit has a portable life support system, which includes a water tank for the cooling garment and carbon dioxide removal system to regulate body temperature, remove excess heat and maintain the astronauts ’ health, said Richard Rhodes, the deputy lead for xEMU pressure garment development at NASA ． A two-way radio system is also included so the astronauts can communicate during the missions. “When the Apollo astronauts walked on the moon, they couldn’t bend over and pick up a rock,” said NASA astronaut Mike Fincke . Fortunately, spacesuits have come a long way since then and have a more flexible structure with gloves. The gloves are one of the most complicated parts of the spacesuit, said Cathleen Lewis, curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. “Gloves are very difficult to design to be protective and also allow the manual dexterity ( 灵巧 ) that astronauts need to do meaningful work.” she noted. The spacesuits will also be getting some upgrades for the latest lunar mission. Richard Rhodes’