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Space Exploration Should Be More Science Than Fiction "

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The author opens the text with questions most likely to --

a)

introduce the topics that she will cover in the selection

b)

suggest that her essay will attempt to answer the questions

c)

note that science fiction fuels our interest in science

d)

remind readers that there is much we still don't know

2.

In paragraph 2, the author brings up the example of the International Space Station to make the point that space exploration —

a)

has come a long way since the 1960s

b)

encourages cooperation among scientists

c)

has led to a permanent human outpost

d)

requires a great deal of human investment

3.

The author mostly supports her ideas with —

a)

expert opinions

b)

interesting anecdotes

c)

scientific evidence

d)

references to other texts

4.

The author of “Space Exploration Should Be More Science Than Fiction” most likely wrote this selection for —

a)

an audience interested in stopping the efforts to further space exploration

b)

people who might be convinced that space exploration should continue

c)

readers who wanted to know the history of the space exploration program

d)

individuals who can demonstrate why past space exploration plans failed

5.

Space missions started in the __________

a)

1960s

b)

1940s

c)

1950s

6.

The author used persuasive language and evidence to support his argument !

a)

true

b)

false

7.

What does the author think we should do concerning exploring space ?

a)

We should not care so much as exploring space is a matter of fiction and tv shows .

b)

our future in space should depend on science .

8.

Space exploration in the 1960s _______________

a)

was fueled by the cold war space race between USA and Russia .

b)

was supported by universal spirit of collaboration among scientists from all over the glob .

9.

Which of the following can be the central claim of the author ??

a)

We should not pay much attention to exploring space .

b)

Science fiction and novels form most of our knowledge about Space .

c)

Space exploration must be our important priority .

d)

USA and Russia raced to explore space for many years .

10.

Is an excellent example of 21st century collaboration among scientists from all over the glob to explore space !

a)

Apollo 11's moon

b)

International Space Station

c)

The cold War Space race between USA and Russia .

11.

why does the author give the International Space Station great importance ?

a)

because it contains scientists from 16 nations .

b)

because it allows for permanent human outpost in space .

c)

because he hopes the station can serve as a launching platform for further space exploration .

12.

Which of the following is TRUE about the International Space Station ?

a)

it contains scientists from 16 nations .

b)

it allows for permanent human outpost in space .

c)

the station can serve as a launching platform for further space exploration .

d)

none is true

13.

What losses did the International Space Station suffer ?

a)

Exploring Space became not a priority of many nations .

b)

Nasa's Shuttle Program was shut down in 2011 after the explosion of the challenger in 1986 and Columbia in2003.

14.

"New Space "

a)

refers to exploring new planets in our solar system .

b)

refers to private companies that work on commercial space flight industry .

15.

Which of the following is NOT true about Commercial space flight industry ?

a)

aims to tourist trips to the moon and colonization of Mars .

b)

The companies' goals seem to be impossible .

c)

The idea was supported mainly after the shutting down of Nasa's most important program in 2011 .

d)

concerned of manufacturing space stations ' parts and technology .

16.

"Hubble Space Telescope " !!

a)

Was sent by Nasa in 1990 to Saturn !

b)

travelled more than 4 billion miles sending back photos of stars and galaxies .

17.

Parachuted to the surface of Titan , Saturn's larges moon !!

a)

"Hubble Space Telescope "

b)

The Cassin spacecraft that carried the Huygens

18.

Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Saturn ?

a)

"Hubble Space Telescope "

b)

The Cassini

c)

The Juno

d)

The New Horizon

19.

Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Jupiter ?

a)

"Hubble Space Telescope "

b)

The Cassini

c)

The Juno

d)

The New Horizon

20.

Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Pluto ?

a)

"Hubble Space Telescope "

b)

The Cassini

c)

The Juno

d)

The New Horizon

21.

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 ?

a)

icy steroids may provide a cost - effective solution to space travel .

b)

The asteroids in the Kuiper belt offer a great opportunity of mining .

c)

none of the above

22.

icy steroids may provide a cost - effective solution to space travel .!

a)

Spacecrafts can easily settle on steroids continue further missions to other galaxies and stars .

b)

Space entrepreneur are looking into using oxygen and hydrogen from asteroid ice to manufacture less cost rocket fuel

23.

Space Mining !!

a)

Oxygen and hydrogen from icy steroids can help manufacture less cost rocket fuel .

b)

helium -3 from Earth's moon could be useful on Earth for nuclear fusion research .

c)

mining the moon can yield rare -Earth metals ( REMs) used in electronics and solar panels .

d)

The moon may contain water which can serve sustain a human -inhabited lunar base.

24.

Which of the following spacecrafts was sent to Mars ?

a)

Odyssey

b)

The Cassini

c)

The Juno

d)

The New Horizon

25.

The early missions to Mars were mainly aiming to find" signs of life " on the planet !

a)

true

b)

false

26.

The first missions to Mars( Odyssey ) were mainly seeking to ____________!

a)

Show the possibility of liquid water below the surface of Mars .

b)

show the possibility of past or present life on Mars .

27.

The mission to Mars( The Curiosity) rover was mainly seeking to ____________!

a)

Show the possibility of liquid water below the surface of Mars .

b)

show the possibility of past or present life on Mars .

28.
I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
a)
was
b)
able
c)
since
d)
today
29.

While the band was playing

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

30.

She studied diligently

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

31.
A complex sentence is:
a)
two independent clauses
b)
one independent clause alone
c)
an independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
two dependent clauses
32.
A dependent clause:
a)
has a subject and a predicate but no complete thought
b)
has a subject and a predicate and a complete though
c)
can be a sentence on its own
d)
makes a sentence compound
33.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?Although she was sick, my sister still went to school.

a)

was

b)

still

c)

although

d)

went

34.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence? My brother likes to listen to music while he does his homework.

a)

likes

b)

does

c)

while

d)

listen

35.

Find the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

In 2019, many people became sick because they were infected with the Coronavirus.

a)

in

b)

became

c)

with

d)

because

36.

Choose the subordinate clause:

a)

Since I was born.

b)

When I was born.

c)

Where I was born.

d)

All the options are right.

37.

Choose the subordinate clause:

a)

Kelly caught the fish.

b)

After Kelly caught the fish.

c)

She caught the fish.

d)

She will catch the fish.

38.

Paris is a city _______ you can find many awesome places

a)

where

b)

who

c)

what

d)

how

39.

Stephanie is a girl________has blue eyes

a)

where

b)

who

c)

how

d)

which

40.

A cellphone is something ________ you can communicate with others

a)

where

b)

which

c)

who

d)

when

41.

Gerard Pique, ________ wife is Shakira, scored against Real Madrid CF

a)

who

b)

whose

c)

where

d)

which

42.
 I found a rabbit _____ fur looked awful.
a)
whose
b)
who
c)
which
d)
whom
43.
Sally and Simon are the children__________father won the singing competition.
a)
who
b)
which
c)
whose
d)
whom
44.
The fruit is on the table. The fruit isn't fresh.
a)
The fruit, who isn't fresh, is on the table.
b)
The fruit is on the table which isn't fresh.
c)
The fruit is on the table who isn't fresh.
d)
The fruit, which isn't fresh, is on the table.
45.
I sent an email to my brother. He lives in Berlin.
a)
I sent an email to my brother which lives in Berlin.
b)
I sent an email to my brother who lives in Berlin.
c)
I sent an email to my brother whose lives in Berlin.
d)
I sent an email, that lives in Berlin, to my brother.
46.
The prize will go to (whoever, whomever) deserves it.
a)
whoever
b)
whomever
47.
Toby asked him (who, whom) the book was for.
a)
who
b)
whom
48.
Mrs. Judson is a teacher (who, whom) everyone admires.
a)
who
b)
whom
49.
The team will accept (whoever, whomever) the coach chooses.
a)
whoever
b)
whomever
50.

management !

a)

administration

b)

beneficial

c)

plague

d)

erupt

51.

stand out !

a)

administration

b)

prominent

c)

plague

d)

erupt

52.

favorable !

a)

administration

b)

prominent

c)

beneficial

d)

erupt

53.

improvement ( a step forward !

a)

administration

b)

prominent

c)

advancement

d)

erupt

54.

cause hardship or suffering !

a)

plague

b)

prominent

c)

advancement

d)

erupt

55.

questionable or not to be replied on !

a)

plague

b)

prominent

c)

dubious

d)

erupt

56.

Develop suddenly !

a)

plague

b)

prominent

c)

dubious

d)

erupt