UNLOCK 2 LS SPEAKING REVISION SEMESTER 2

UNLOCK 2 LS FINAL TERM REVISION SPEAKING

Multiple Choice

1. What is the primary reason NASA retired its space shuttle program in 2011?

• a. Lack of interest in space exploration
  astronaut population

• b. Lack of scientific advancements
  

• c. Environmental concerns
  

• d. Decreasing astronaut population

Open Ended

Prepare an argument for the pros and cons of space exploration. Support your ideas with examples and statistics. Prepare at least 3 ideas.

Multiple Choice

How much did the Apollo space program cost the US government in today's dollars?

• a. $10 billion
  

• b. $50 billion
  

• c. $100 billion
  

• d. $152 billion

Multiple Choice

What role did Canadian robotics play in medical Technologies advancements?

• a. Inspired safer surgical procedures
  

• b. Led to better weather forecasting
  

• c. Improved communication systems
  

• d. Enhanced space exploration

Multiple Choice

What is one drawback of space travel mentioned in the video?

• a. Lack of scientific discoveries
  

• b. Risk of extreme weather conditions
  

• c. Potential loss of life
  

• d. Increased space pollution

Multiple Choice

What essential question is proposed regarding space exploration in the video?

• a. Is the cost of space travel justified?
  

• b. How many planets are in our solar system?
  

• c. Are astronauts safe in space?
  

• d. Can space pollution be reversed?

Open Ended

What are some of the key concerns surrounding space exploration according to the video?

Open Ended

In what ways has space exploration brought benefits to humanity based on the information provided?

Open Ended

Discuss the risks associated with space travel highlighted in the video.

Open Ended

Discuss the risks associated with space travel highlighted in the video.

Open Ended

Reflect on the central question posed in the video: Is the price we pay for reaching the stars worth it? Provide reasons to support your answer.