proportion x out of y x de cada y
x percent
modal value (most frequently occurring)
Range (maximum value-minimum value)
most of
more than
less than
the most
the least
the average (la media)
twice as much dos veces más que
three times as much tres veces más que
more than double that of más del doble que
Use the Present Perfect to describe achievements in the conquest of space and the Past Simple to mention what happened and when.
For example,
People have reached the Moon. In 1969, Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon.
Here are some facts:
Primer satélite artificial: El Sputnik 1 de la Unión Soviética orbitó la Tierra el 4 de octubre de 1957.
Primer ser vivo en el espacio: La perra Laika viajó a bordo del Sputnik 2 el 3 de noviembre de 1957.
Primer humano en el espacio: El cosmonauta soviético Yuri Gagarin completó una órbita terrestre a bordo del Vostok 1 el 12 de abril de 1961.
Primera mujer en el espacio: Valentina Tereshkova voló en la misión Vostok 6 el 16 de junio de 1963.
Find other facts and write similar statements using the Present Perfect and the Past Simple, as in the example.
Watch the following video and answer the questions
Word |
Meaning |
1. Eclipse |
a. A special pair of glasses that protect your eyes. |
2. Telescope |
b. A moment when the Moon blocks the Sun. |
3. Hiking trail |
c. A path for walking in nature. |
4. Eclipse glasses |
d. An instrument for looking at distant objects. |
5. Campsite |
e. A place where people stay in tents. |
Last summer, my family and I watched a solar eclipse together. We had planned the trip for weeks because the weather forecast looked perfect. We packed snacks, water bottles, a blanket, and our special eclipse glasses before leaving home early in the morning.
We drove to a quiet hill near a hiking trail where many people had gathered. Some visitors had brought telescopes, while others simply sat on the grass and waited. Everyone was excited because it was the first eclipse that many of us had ever seen.
As the Moon slowly moved in front of the Sun, the sky became darker. Birds became quieter, and the air felt cooler. We never looked directly at the Sun without our protective glasses because we knew it was dangerous.
Since that day, I have thought about that experience many times. I have already shared photos with my friends, although the pictures do not show how amazing it really felt. My parents have suggested camping there next year if another interesting event happens in the night sky. Watching the eclipse has made me more interested in astronomy and outdoor adventures. It reminded me that nature can surprise us in incredible ways, especially when we take time to explore it together.
B. Answer the questions.
1. Why did the family leave home early?
2. Where did they watch the eclipse?3. Why did they wear eclipse glasses?
4. What happened to the birds during the eclipse?
5. How has the experience changed the writer?
6. What have the writer and the parents done or planned after the eclipse?
C. Complete the sentences.Use these words:
blanket – telescope – campsite – hiking trail – eclipse glasses – forecast
1. We checked the weather __________ before leaving.
2. We spread a __________ on the grass.
3. A __________ helped people see distant objects.
4. We walked along a __________ to reach the hill.5. We slept at a __________ after the event.
6. You must wear __________ to watch a solar eclipse safely.
