Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- India landed a spacecraft on the moon's south pole.
- A few days later India sent a sun probe.
- People feel proud of these two missions.
- Many scientists praise the technical success.
- Some scientists worry about science funding.
- Others say space work helps daily life.
- Supporters point to benefits for weather and communication.
- The missions show India growing in space.
- Many people celebrate the achievements across India.
- The country continues to plan new missions.
Difficult words
- spacecraft — a vehicle that travels in outer space
- probe — a small object sent to study planets or the sunsun probe
- mission — an organized trip or project in spacemissions
- scientist — a person who studies or works in sciencescientists
- funding — money provided to pay for a project
- achievement — something important completed or reachedachievements
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Discussion questions
- Are you proud of these missions?
- Do you think space work helps daily life?
- Which is more interesting to you: the moon landing or the sun probe?
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