Reading Passage:
China’s Chang’e-6 mission was a flawless success as it clinched the first samples from the far side of the Moon. The mission, launched earlier this year, aimed to explore the mysterious area of the Moon that remains hidden from Earth’s view. With precision, the Chang’e-6 probe managed to fetch rock and soil samples, helping scientists understand more about this uncharted territory. The samples were safely stashed in specialized containers before being brought back to Earth for analysis.
Interestingly, the crew behind Chang’e-6 did not immediately celebrate their success; instead, they decided to lounge around in the mission control room, enjoying a few moments of relaxation after months of hard work. Their flawless teamwork and dedication to fetching these crucial samples is being celebrated around the globe as a key milestone in space exploration.
The mission has also sparked interest among international scientists, opening doors for collaboration in future lunar exploration. By sharing the data collected, Chinese scientists are providing opportunities for researchers across the world to make discoveries that would be impossible with a single nation’s resources alone. This spirit of collaboration not only advances our understanding of the Moon’s geology but also symbolizes the importance of working together for the benefit of all humanity.
The lunar mission not only expands our understanding of the Moon but also strengthens international scientific collaboration. With such missions, humanity takes a step closer to long-term space exploration, all thanks to well-planned and flawlessly executed efforts like Chang’e-6.
Reading Comprehension Quiz:
- Multiple Choice Question
- What did the Chang’e-6 mission do after collecting the samples?
- a) Stored them on the Moon
- b) Stashed them in specialized containers for return to Earth
- c) Left them in the probe
- d) Analyzed them on the Moon
- What did the Chang’e-6 mission do after collecting the samples?
Vocabulary Quiz:
- Fill in the blank:
- The mission team safely ____ (stashed/clenched/eroded) the lunar samples in specialized containers.
- Matching Synonyms:
- Match the vocabulary words to their synonyms:
- Clinch – ____
- a) Relax
- b) Achieve
- c) Gather
- Flawless – ____
- a) Perfect
- b) Messy
- c) Quick
- Clinch – ____
- Match the vocabulary words to their synonyms:
- Word Context:
- In which context would you use the word lounge around?
- a) During a challenging spacewalk
- b) After completing a difficult task
- c) While collecting moon samples
- In which context would you use the word lounge around?
Grammar Questions:
- Fill in the blank with the correct word:
- The samples were safely ____ in containers before being brought back to Earth.
- a) clinched
- b) fetched
- c) stashed
- The samples were safely ____ in containers before being brought back to Earth.
- Choose the correct sentence:
- a) The team clinched a flawless mission.
- b) The team flawlessly lounged around during the mission.
- c) The team flawlessly clinched the samples and stashed them.
Discussion Question:
After a long and challenging workweek, how do you like to relax or recharge to feel ready for the next set of tasks?