Cosmology quiz

Task 22. Use expressions from Grammar 1 part to describe our knowledge about the Solar system.

Task 21. The sentences below are typical of spoken English. Replace the underlined words to make them sound more formal, appropriate for a written assignment.

1. The bulk of our work is concerned with carbon emissions.
2. We have noticed that fewer and fewer students are joining the course.
3. Our team spent a fair amount of time getting funding for the research.
4. In a couple of cases, we could not find any reason for the outbreak.
5. We spent a great deal of time on the project.
6. As you repeat the experiment, use less and less water each time.

For example:

Each year astronomers find more and more dwarf planets.

Task 23. Conduct your own survey about some question or scientific problem. Report your result (use Task 17 as an example + A. Number and Amount) and describe the tendency (use part C. Comparing numbers and quantities). Use formal language.

Part II “The Universe”

Lead-In 2

Cosmology (from the Greek kosmos "world" and - logia "study of") isthe branch of astronomy that deals with the evolution and structure of the Universe. Physical cosmology is the scientific study of the origin, evolution, large-scale structures and dynamics, and ultimate fate of the universe, as well as the scientific laws that govern these realities.

Before we set off on a journey through space and time, take a few minutes and do the quiz!

1. How long does it take light from the sun to reach the earth?

a) 1 minute and 8 seconds;

b) 8 minutes and 18 seconds;

c) 18 minutes and 8 seconds;

2. How old is the sun?

a) 4.6 billion years;

b) 15 billion years;

c) 1 million years.

3. Which planet is the hottest?

a) Mars;

b) Mercury;

c) Venus.

4. Which of the planets, other than Earth, has an atmosphere and seasons?

a) Uranus;

b) Venus;

c) Mars.

Reading and Speaking 2

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