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The Great Moon Landing

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 77

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Imagine being able to walk on the moon, just like the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission did in 1969. This journey wasn't easy, but scientists, engineers, and astronauts worked together to make it happen. The moon is not like Earth; it's cold, dark, and there's no air to breathe. Yet, the brave astronauts explored it, marking a milestone in space exploration. The great moon landing continues to inspire us, showing that with determination, we can achieve amazing things.

Question 1

What year did the Apollo 11 mission take place?

1959

1969

Explanation. The Apollo 11 mission took place in 1969.

1979

1989

1999

Question 2

What is the meaning of the word 'milestone' in the context of this passage?

A stone marker

A significant achievement or event

Explanation. In this context, 'milestone' refers to a significant achievement or event, specifically the moon landing.

A type of rock found on the moon

A journey of a thousand miles

An astronaut's tool

Question 3

What is the main idea of this text?

The moon is a cold, dark place with no air.

The moon landing was a milestone in space exploration.

Explanation. The main idea of the text is that the moon landing was a significant milestone in space exploration.

Astronauts need to work together to achieve their goals.

Scientists and engineers played a crucial role in the Apollo 11 mission.

Walking on the moon is an amazing experience.

Question 4

Why was the journey to the moon not easy?

Because the moon is far away

Because the moon is cold and dark

Because there is no air on the moon

Because the moon is not like Earth

All of the above

Explanation. The text mentions that the moon is far away, cold, dark, and there's no air to breathe, which made the journey difficult.

Question 5

Is the statement 'The great moon landing continues to inspire us' true or false according to the text?

True

Explanation. According to the text, the moon landing continues to inspire us, showing that with determination, we can achieve amazing things.

False

Not mentioned in the text

The text is unclear

None of the above

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