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WorksheetsUNIT 9- THE UNIVERSE VS THE EARTH - P3 - LISTENING & READING
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The journey to the moon began with President Kennedy's challenge to go to space, but the roots trace back to when humans first ___ at the stars.
a)
looked
b)
gazed
c)
stared
d)
wondered
2.
On July 20th, 1969, a significant milestone was achieved when a human first stepped on the lunar surface, marking an unparalleled ___ in human history.
a)
event
b)
feat
c)
accomplishment
d)
triumph
3.
Before December 17, 1903, humans had not achieved flight, but the Wright brothers' efforts in Kitty Hawk, ___ led to the first successful flight.
a)
Ohio
b)
North Carolina
c)
California
d)
Florida
4.
From taking 300,000 years to achieve a 12-second flight to landing on the moon, humans exemplified remarkable ___ in aerospace technology.
a)
advancements
b)
progress
c)
discoveries
d)
breakthroughs
5.
Despite the monumental achievement of the space race, during the 1960s, the majority of Americans questioned the ___ of the Apollo program's costs.
a)
worth
b)
value
c)
necessity
d)
justification
6.
Today, much of the financial backing for space exploration comes from the ___, highlighting a shift in investment sources.
a)
government
b)
private sector
c)
military
d)
universities
7.
Recent data reveal that between 2019 and 2021, the space fleets of China and Russia increased by ___ percent, posing new strategic considerations.
a)
50
b)
60
c)
70
d)
80
8.
Misconceptions about NASA's budget have been widespread, with some Americans estimating it at a quarter of the federal budget, whereas it actually receives less than ___ of one percent.
a)
half
b)
one
c)
two
d)
five
9.
The importance of the space program extends beyond exploration; it's crucial for detecting potential ___ threats from space.
a)
asteroid
b)
comet
c)
meteor
d)
solar flare
10.
The report notes China's strategy in space as potentially aiming to "blind and deafen the enemy" by targeting American ___.
a)
rockets
b)
satellites
c)
shuttles
d)
space stations
11.
What does the text imply about the space program's relevance to national security?
a)
It's primarily focused on asteroid detection.
b)
It includes monitoring the expansion of foreign space fleets.
c)
It's limited to improving space travel efficiency.
d)
It supports the luxury travel industry.
12.
According to the text, how did the cessation of the US space shuttle program impact American astronauts?
a)
It led to the rapid development of private space companies.
b)
It necessitated reliance on Russian spacecraft for space travel.
c)
It resulted in the termination of space exploration.
d)
It encouraged international collaborations in space missions.
13.
What potential benefit of SpaceX's technology is mentioned in the text?
a)
Enabling global travel within an hour.
b)
Revolutionizing the mobile phone industry.
c)
Facilitating international trade.
d)
Expanding internet access globally.
14.
What is suggested about NASA's contributions to technology?
a)
They are limited to advancements in space exploration.
b)
They have had a wide-ranging impact on various industries.
c)
They are primarily theoretical with little practical application.
d)
They have been focused on communication technologies only.
15.
What is the author's perspective on the purpose of space exploration?
a)
It is an unnecessary expense given terrestrial challenges.
b)
It should be primarily for scientific research.
c)
It is a strategic investment in the future.
d)
It is mainly for establishing human settlements on other planets.
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