In the real Duolingo English Test, you get 8 minutes to complete all 6 slides, you need to divide your time wisely among all slides. Usually, the first slide takes longer than others.
Spaceships Fill-in-the-Blanks Exercise
Slide 1: Choose the Best Option
Spaceships are special vehicles designed to travel beyond the 1
of Earth. These incredible machines carry astronauts and
scientific instruments into 2
to explore planets, moons, and stars. Most spaceships are launched using powerful
3 that push them through Earth’s
atmosphere. Once they reach orbit, spaceships can float freely in the
4 of space.
Inside the spacecraft, astronauts live and work in a
5 environment where everything
floats. They perform experiments, repair satellites, and collect
6 that help scientists understand
our universe. Some modern spaceships are even reusable, which helps reduce
7 and makes space travel more
efficient. In the future, humans may use spaceships to travel to
8 and beyond!
Select the best option for each missing word
Reading Section - Slide 2: Complete the Passage
Slide 2: Complete the Passage
Space exploration continues to inspire scientists and engineers around the world. New generations of spacecraft are being designed for long-distance travel, allowing humans to journey farther into space than ever before.
Modern ships rely on advanced navigation systems and artificial intelligence to assist astronauts during their missions.
[Select the best sentence to complete the passage]
Select the best sentence to complete the passage
Reading Section - Slides 3 & 4: Highlight the Answer
SLIDE 3 – Highlight the Answer
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The crew of the Odyssey spacecraft had spent nearly two years traveling toward Mars. Every system on board had to function perfectly for the mission to succeed. The team often relied on automated support when navigation or life-support systems showed warning signs. They trained for years to respond calmly in critical moments, knowing that even a small error could endanger their lives.
Question: Which part of the passage shows how the astronauts prepared for emergencies?
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SLIDE 4 – Highlight the Answer
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As the ship approached Mars orbit, the crew gazed through large observation windows. The planet’s surface appeared dusty and red, stretching endlessly beneath them. For the first time, they could see the results of decades of human effort and imagination. Every discovery made during this mission would help future explorers go even farther into the universe.
Question: Which sentence explains why the mission was important for future exploration?
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Spaceships Exercise - Main Idea & Title
Slide 5: Select the Main Idea
Spaceships are special vehicles designed to travel beyond the surface of Earth.
These incredible machines carry astronauts and scientific instruments into space
to explore planets, moons, and stars. Most spaceships are launched using powerful
rockets that push them through Earth’s atmosphere. Once they reach orbit, spaceships
can float freely in the vacuum of space.
Select the main idea that is expressed in the passage
Slide 6: Select the Best Title
Spaceships are special vehicles designed to travel beyond the surface of Earth.
These incredible machines carry astronauts and scientific instruments into space
to explore planets, moons, and stars. Most spaceships are launched using powerful
rockets that push them through Earth’s atmosphere. Once they reach orbit, spaceships
can float freely in the vacuum of space.
