Reading Comprehension English Placement Test

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What does the ISS represent?

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International cooperation in space exploration.

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What is SpaceX?

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A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company.

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Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

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Neil Armstrong, during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

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What celestial bodies do people commonly observe in the night sky?

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Planets and stars.

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What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station?

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To conduct scientific research in a microgravity environment.

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What is the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

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It was the first manned mission to land on the Moon.

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What are satellites used for?

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They are used for communication, weather monitoring, and scientific research.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What role does NASA play in space exploration?

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NASA is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

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What is microgravity?

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A condition in which objects appear to be weightless and experience very little gravitational pull.