Pathways U8 Reading 1

According to the text, humans might be able to live on other planets in the future.

• True

• False

The text states that all discovered exoplanets are completely different from Earth.

• True

• False

One of the requirements for an Earthlike exoplanet is to be at an optimal distance from its star for suitable temperatures.

• True

• False

The Trappist-1 star system contains three planets similar in size to Earth.

• True

• False

So far, more than 3,500 exoplanets have been identified.

• True

• False

The text suggests that current technology allows for quick travel to other star systems.

• True

• False

The nearest star system to Earth is over 10 lightyears away.

• True

• False

What is a key characteristic of an Earthlike exoplanet?

• Being extremely hot

• Having a similar size to the sun

• Possibility of containing water

• Orbiting around multiple stars

As of 2016, how many Earthlike exoplanets were found around the Trappist-1 star?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Who believes that interstellar exploration could be achieved within a hundred years?

• A famous astronaut

• Andreas Tziolas, a scientist

• The writer of the text

• An anonymous astronomer