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WorksheetsSpace Exploration Should Be More Science Than Fiction "
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 40mins
The author opens the text with questions most likely to --
introduce the topics that she will cover in the selection
suggest that her essay will attempt to answer the questions
note that science fiction fuels our interest in science
remind readers that there is much we still don't know
In paragraph 2, the author brings up the example of the International Space Station to make the point that space exploration —
has come a long way since the 1960s
encourages cooperation among scientists
has led to a permanent human outpost
requires a great deal of human investment
The author mostly supports her ideas with —
expert opinions
interesting anecdotes
scientific evidence
references to other texts
The author of “Space Exploration Should Be More Science Than Fiction” most likely wrote this selection for —
an audience interested in stopping the efforts to further space exploration
people who might be convinced that space exploration should continue
readers who wanted to know the history of the space exploration program
individuals who can demonstrate why past space exploration plans failed
Space missions started in the __________
1960s
1940s
1950s
The author used persuasive language and evidence to support his argument !
true
false
What does the author think we should do concerning exploring space ?
We should not care so much as exploring space is a matter of fiction and tv shows .
our future in space should depend on science .
Space exploration in the 1960s _______________
was fueled by the cold war space race between USA and Russia .
was supported by universal spirit of collaboration among scientists from all over the glob .
Which of the following can be the central claim of the author ??
We should not pay much attention to exploring space .
Science fiction and novels form most of our knowledge about Space .
Space exploration must be our important priority .
USA and Russia raced to explore space for many years .
Is an excellent example of 21st century collaboration among scientists from all over the glob to explore space !
Apollo 11's moon
International Space Station
The cold War Space race between USA and Russia .
why does the author give the International Space Station great importance ?
because it contains scientists from 16 nations .
because it allows for permanent human outpost in space .
because he hopes the station can serve as a launching platform for further space exploration .
Which of the following is TRUE about the International Space Station ?
it contains scientists from 16 nations .
it allows for permanent human outpost in space .
the station can serve as a launching platform for further space exploration .
none is true
What losses did the International Space Station suffer ?
Exploring Space became not a priority of many nations .
Nasa's Shuttle Program was shut down in 2011 after the explosion of the challenger in 1986 and Columbia in2003.
"New Space "
refers to exploring new planets in our solar system .
refers to private companies that work on commercial space flight industry .
Which of the following is NOT true about Commercial space flight industry ?
aims to tourist trips to the moon and colonization of Mars .
The companies' goals seem to be impossible .
The idea was supported mainly after the shutting down of Nasa's most important program in 2011 .
concerned of manufacturing space stations ' parts and technology .
"Hubble Space Telescope " !!
Was sent by Nasa in 1990 to Saturn !
travelled more than 4 billion miles sending back photos of stars and galaxies .
Parachuted to the surface of Titan , Saturn's larges moon !!
"Hubble Space Telescope "
The Cassin spacecraft that carried the Huygens
Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Saturn ?
"Hubble Space Telescope "
The Cassini
The Juno
The New Horizon
Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Jupiter ?
"Hubble Space Telescope "
The Cassini
The Juno
The New Horizon
Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Pluto ?
"Hubble Space Telescope "
The Cassini
The Juno
The New Horizon
According to The National Academy of Science , the exploration of Pluto and the Kuiper belt is the highest priority for the solar system exploration .!Explain Why ?
icy steroids may provide a cost - effective solution to space travel .
The asteroids in the Kuiper belt offer a great opportunity of mining .
none of the above
icy steroids may provide a cost - effective solution to space travel .!
Spacecrafts can easily settle on steroids continue further missions to other galaxies and stars .
Space entrepreneur are looking into using oxygen and hydrogen from asteroid ice to manufacture less cost rocket fuel
Space Mining !!
Oxygen and hydrogen from icy steroids can help manufacture less cost rocket fuel .
helium -3 from Earth's moon could be useful on Earth for nuclear fusion research .
mining the moon can yield rare -Earth metals ( REMs) used in electronics and solar panels .
The moon may contain water which can serve sustain a human -inhabited lunar base.
Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Mars ?
Odyssey
The Cassini
The Juno
The New Horizon
The early missions to Mars were mainly aiming to find" signs of life " on the planet !
true
false
The first missions to Mars( Odyssey ) were mainly seeking to ____________!
Show the possibility of liquid water below the surface of Mars .
show the possibility of past or present life on Mars .
The mission to Mars( The Curiosity) rover was mainly seeking to ____________!
Show the possibility of liquid water below the surface of Mars .
show the possibility of past or present life on Mars .
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
While the band was playing
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
She studied diligently
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?Although she was sick, my sister still went to school.
was
still
although
went
What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence? My brother likes to listen to music while he does his homework.
likes
does
while
listen
Find the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?
In 2019, many people became sick because they were infected with the Coronavirus.
in
became
with
because
Choose the subordinate clause:
Since I was born.
When I was born.
Where I was born.
All the options are right.
Choose the subordinate clause:
Kelly caught the fish.
After Kelly caught the fish.
She caught the fish.
She will catch the fish.
Paris is a city _______ you can find many awesome places
where
who
what
how
Stephanie is a girl________has blue eyes
where
who
how
which
A cellphone is something ________ you can communicate with others
where
which
who
when
Gerard Pique, ________ wife is Shakira, scored against Real Madrid CF
who
whose
where
which
management !
administration
beneficial
plague
erupt
stand out !
administration
prominent
plague
erupt
favorable !
administration
prominent
beneficial
erupt
improvement ( a step forward !
administration
prominent
advancement
erupt
cause hardship or suffering !
plague
prominent
advancement
erupt
questionable or not to be replied on !
plague
prominent
dubious
erupt
Develop suddenly !
plague
prominent
dubious
erupt
