UNIT 9- THE UNIVERSE VS THE EARTH - P3 - LISTENING & READING

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.

• looked
• gazed
• stared
• wondered

On July 20th, 1969, a significant milestone was achieved when a human first stepped on the lunar surface, marking an unparalleled ___ in human history.

• event
• feat
• accomplishment
• triumph

Before December 17, 1903, humans had not achieved flight, but the Wright brothers' efforts in Kitty Hawk, ___ led to the first successful flight.

• Ohio
• North Carolina
• California
• Florida

From taking 300,000 years to achieve a 12-second flight to landing on the moon, humans exemplified remarkable ___ in aerospace technology.

• advancements
• progress
• discoveries
• breakthroughs

Despite the monumental achievement of the space race, during the 1960s, the majority of Americans questioned the ___ of the Apollo program's costs.

• worth
• value
• necessity
• justification

Today, much of the financial backing for space exploration comes from the ___, highlighting a shift in investment sources.

• government
• private sector
• military
• universities

Recent data reveal that between 2019 and 2021, the space fleets of China and Russia increased by ___ percent, posing new strategic considerations.

• 50
• 60
• 70
• 80

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.

• half
• one
• two
• five

The importance of the space program extends beyond exploration; it's crucial for detecting potential ___ threats from space.

• asteroid
• comet
• meteor
• solar flare

The report notes China's strategy in space as potentially aiming to "blind and deafen the enemy" by targeting American ___.

• rockets
• satellites
• shuttles
• space stations