Vocabulary 1
Someone who studies the stars and other objects in space using physical laws (n)
(an) astrophysicist
a bowl-shaped depression or hollowed out pit in a surface, a round hole (n)
(a) crater
A phrasal verb meaning to be discovered or proven to be something in the end, especially when it is surprising or different from your initial expectations
(to) turn out to be (something)
What is the title of the reading? Explain why the title of the text is fitting. Give three reasons to support your answer.
The title of the reading is “The Great Moon Rush”. It is most fitting because
1)It highlights how society is focused on getting to the moon.
2)It mentions several ambitious companies who are in a race to profit from the moon.
3)It speaks of countries who are invested on being the first to make advancements in regards to the moon.
What kinds of cargo are exchanged between countries regularly?
Various goods such as rice, produce, and clothes.
placement or arrangement of something (n)
deployment
(to) suddenly or sharply change direction, course, or focus (v)
(to) veer
to pull or drag something to another place
(to) tow to
Why is “regolith” mentioned so frequently in the article? What is it‘s importance?
Regolith is basically moon dirt and this serves as a key component in creating infrastructure on the moon.
What kind of natural resources can be found in China?
coal, rare earths, iron, titanium, etc.
the quality or state of being exact (n)
precision
a commercial facility or designated area where old, broken, or unwanted items-partcularly scrap metal, machinery, and wrecked vehicles-are collected, dismantled, stored, or sold.
(a) junkyard
to build, construct or raise something (verb)
to erect
What are some challenges that companies/countries face in their aspirations for cresting infrastructure on the moon?
Suggested answer: One huge challenge is transport. It is extremely expensive to move essential items to the moon and as mention can cost up to $100,000 up to a million dollars to transport a gallon of water.
What kind of maintenance does a car need?
Regular upkeep, oil changes, part changes, and air in tires.
the force or speed of an object in motion (n)
momentum
the layer of loose, unconsolidated rock, dust, and soil that sits on top of solid, unbroken bedrock, essentially moon dirt
regolith
a commit or dedicate oneself to something or someone (verb)
(to) devote oneself to or be devoted to
What does Joseph Silk expect will happen on the moon in the near future?
He expects that a telescope will be placed on the surface of the moon in the near future, enabling sight such as mountains and oceans to be seen from the moon.
What are a few cities that you would describe as “bustling“ in China?
suggested answers: Beijing, Shanghai
used to describe a place that is full of energetic, lively, and often noisy activity (adj)
made to look genuine; fake or artificial (adj)
simulated
(to) bring into existence such as procreate, to create by means of a defined process (verb)
(to) generate
What companies are looking to invest in the development of the moon and for what reasons?
Companies such as Blue Origin and NASA are looking into investment for commercial reasons and scientific discoveries.
What is something that you do grudgingly?
suggested answers: my homework, take notes, clean my room, etc.