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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48018 Lunar Lander
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More  than  50  years  after  the  last  human  landing  on  the  moon,  a  new  robotic  explorer  is  on  its  way  to  attempt  a  historic    :  touching  down  near  the  lunar  South  Pole.  The  Odysseus  lunar  lander,  nicknamed  Odie,  was  launched  early  Thursday  morning  by  NASA  and  Intuitive  Machines,  a  Houston-based  company.  The  spacecraft  is    the  size  of  a  telephone  booth  and  carries  a  camera  system,  an  original  sculpture,  and  several  science  and  technology  experiments.  The  mission  aims  to  land  at  a  site  that  has  never  been  explored  before,  where  the  sun  barely  rises  above  the    and  the  temperatures  are  extremely  cold.  The  landing  site  is  also  of  interest  because  it  may  contain  water  ice,  a  valuable  resource  for  future  lunar  missions.  Odie  is  named    the  Greek  hero  Odysseus,  who  faced  many  challenges  and  adventures  on  his  journey  home  after  the  Trojan  War.  The  lander’s  team  hopes  that  Odie  will  also  overcome  the    and  dangers  of  space  exploration  and  make  a  successful  landing  on  the  moon.    

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Correct answer: feat

Explanation: The word 'feat' refers to an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength, which fits perfectly in the context of a historic landing on the moon. It aligns grammatically as a noun that describes the significant accomplishment of the robotic explorer.

Meaning: 'Feat' means an impressive or remarkable achievement, especially one that requires skill or bravery.

Wrong options:

  • interface: 'Interface' refers to a point where two systems meet and interact, which does not relate to the context of a landing or achievement.
  • cargo: 'Cargo' refers to goods carried on a ship or aircraft, which is irrelevant to the context of a historic achievement.
  • principle: 'Principle' denotes a fundamental truth or proposition, which does not fit the context of describing a significant event like a landing.
Correct answer: roughly

Explanation: The word 'roughly' indicates an approximation, which is appropriate here as it describes the size of the spacecraft in a non-exact manner. This adverb fits grammatically and contextually, as it modifies the adjective 'size' effectively.

Meaning: 'Roughly' means approximately or not exactly, suggesting that the size is similar but not precisely defined.

Wrong options:

  • similarly: 'Similarly' suggests a comparison, which does not fit as it does not describe the size directly.
  • critically: 'Critically' implies something of great importance or urgency, which does not apply to the description of size.
  • evenly: 'Evenly' suggests uniformity or balance, which is not relevant when discussing the approximate size of the spacecraft.
Correct answer: horizon

Explanation: The word 'horizon' refers to the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, which is contextually appropriate as it describes the location where the sun barely rises. It fits grammatically as a noun that completes the idea of the landing site.

Meaning: 'Horizon' means the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, particularly relevant in the context of celestial observations.

Wrong options:

  • draft: 'Draft' refers to a preliminary version of a piece of writing or a current of air, which does not relate to the context of a lunar landing.
  • beam: 'Beam' typically refers to a ray of light or a structural element, which does not fit the context of describing a geographical feature.
  • zone: 'Zone' refers to an area or region, which is too vague and does not specifically convey the idea of where the sun rises.
Correct answer: after

Explanation: The word 'after' indicates a sequence in time, which is appropriate as it shows that the lander is named in honor of the Greek hero Odysseus following his legendary adventures. It fits grammatically as a preposition that establishes a relationship.

Meaning: 'After' means following in time or order, indicating that the name is derived from the hero's story.

Wrong options:

  • at: 'At' indicates a specific point in time or place, which does not convey the sequential relationship intended in naming.
  • before: 'Before' suggests a prior time, which contradicts the context of naming the lander after Odysseus.
  • to: 'To' indicates direction or purpose, which does not fit the context of naming based on sequence.
Correct answer: obstacles

Explanation: The word 'obstacles' refers to challenges or impediments that must be overcome, which is contextually relevant as it describes the difficulties faced in space exploration. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that complements the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Obstacles' means things that block one's way or prevent progress, particularly relevant in the context of exploration challenges.

Wrong options:

  • volumes: 'Volumes' refers to quantities or amounts, which does not relate to the challenges faced in exploration.
  • effects: 'Effects' refers to results or outcomes, which does not specifically convey the idea of challenges to be overcome.
  • commitments: 'Commitments' refers to obligations or promises, which does not fit the context of challenges in space exploration.

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