Exploration derivative attract (V) 1) притягивать 2) прельщать

advances, attraction, challenge, estimated, exploratory
1.The
challenge
of nuclear age is new technologies and potential new
energy supplies.
2. During the flight they are going to carry out a new
exploratory
medical test.
3. The exhibition has very little
attraction
for me.
4. The results of our experiment was
estimated
highly.
5. Russia has made great
advances
in space travel.
Give a 2-minute talk on space exploration. Remember to mention:

• what country launched the first sputnik (satellite);
• the role of sputniks (satellites) in our life;
• who was the first astronaut;
• what country sent people to the Moon;
• advantages and benefits of space technology.

You need to interview a group of astronauts before their flight. Ask:

• about the date and purpose of the flight;
• if they will leave the spaceship for outer space;
• what experiments they will hold or what new materials they hope to discover;
• what they think of space journeys for common people;
• if it is possible to build a space city and live in it.

Home work
Comment on the following statements.
It’s reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.
What is your opinion? What problems should humanity solve first of all?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem)
• express your personal opinion and give 2 reasons for it
• express an opposing opinion and give reasons for this opposing opinion
• explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
• draw a conclusion restating your position