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The Brave Journey to the Moon

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 112

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On July 20, 1969, a major event happened. The Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon. It was a scary but exciting adventure. Three brave astronauts named Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins traveled through space. They landed safely on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first to step outside. He said, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' This was a big day for people everywhere. It showed us that we can do anything if we dream big and work hard. The moon landing teaches us to be brave and reach for the stars. Who knows? Maybe one day, you could be the next astronaut on the moon.

Question 1

What major event happened on July 20, 1969?

Apollo 13 mission

Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon

Explanation. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed on the moon, marking a major event in space exploration.

First man walked on Mars

Discovery of water on Mars

Launch of space shuttle Columbia

Question 2

Who were the three astronauts in Apollo 11 mission?

John Glenn, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Lightyear, Michael Collins

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins

Explanation. The Apollo 11 mission was carried out by three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.

Yuri Gagarin, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins

Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Alan Shepard

Question 3

What does 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' mean?

The moon is small and mankind is giant

The moon is a small step for mankind

The journey to the moon was one small step

The achievement represents a major advancement for all of humanity

Explanation. Neil Armstrong's quote 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' means that while the step on the moon was physically small, the implications of the act were enormous for the human race.

The moon is far away from mankind

Question 4

What is the main theme of the given text?

The dangers of space travel

The importance of dreaming big and working hard

Explanation. The main theme of the text centers on the importance of dreaming big and working hard, as illustrated by the success of the Apollo 11 mission.

The biography of Neil Armstrong

The process of landing on the moon

The history of NASA

Question 5

Which astronaut was the first to step on the moon?

Buzz Aldrin

Michael Collins

John Glenn

Yuri Gagarin

Neil Armstrong

Explanation. Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.

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