Part 1 – Before You Read
A. Match the words with their meanings.
Word
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Meaning
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1. Eclipse
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a. A special
pair of glasses that protect your eyes.
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2. Telescope
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b. A moment
when the Moon blocks the Sun.
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3. Hiking
trail
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c. A path for
walking in nature.
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4. Eclipse
glasses
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d. An
instrument for looking at distant objects.
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5. Campsite
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e. A place
where people stay in tents.
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Part 2 – Reading
A Memorable Day Under the Moon
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.
