Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

31. Most people have wondered if there is life beyond Earth ………………space.

32. A popular pastime while orbiting Earth is simply looking ………………the window.

33. Astronauts float ………………in space because there is no gravity ………………space.

34. Some meteorites are easy to overlook because they look ………………ordinary earth rocks.

35. ………………April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go ………………space.

36. Nick was crazy ………………the universe after his visit to the Space Museum ………………Sweden.

37. ………………31 May he carried ………………checks ………………the KiboJEM Robotic Manipulator System.

38. Virgin Galactic says hundreds ………………customers have signed ………………for a brief suborbital flight ………………space.

39. Most satellites observing the Earth fly ………………an altitude of 600 kilometers to 800 kilometers ………………ground.

40. Zero Gravity Corp, provides people ………………a once-in-a-lifetime experience ………………floating ………………microgravity ………………parabolic flights.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

31. Most people have wondered if there is life beyond Earth ………………space.

32. A popular pastime while orbiting Earth is simply looking ………………the window.

33. Astronauts float ………………in space because there is no gravity ………………space.

34. Some meteorites are easy to overlook because they look ………………ordinary earth rocks.

35. ………………April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go ………………space.

36. Nick was crazy ………………the universe after his visit to the Space Museum ………………Sweden.

37. ………………31 May he carried ………………checks ………………the KiboJEM Robotic Manipulator System.

38. Virgin Galactic says hundreds ………………customers have signed ………………for a brief suborbital flight ………………space.

39. Most satellites observing the Earth fly ………………an altitude of 600 kilometers to 800 kilometers ………………ground.

40. Zero Gravity Corp, provides people ………………a once-in-a-lifetime experience ………………floating ………………microgravity ………………parabolic flights.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1. Most people have wondered if there is life beyond Earth ………………space.

2. A popular pastime while orbiting Earth is simply looking ………………the window.

3. Astronauts float ………………in space because there is no gravity ………………space.

4. Some meteorites are easy to overlook because they look ………………ordinary earth rocks.

5. ………………April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go ………………space.

6. Nick was crazy ………………the universe after his visit to the Space Museum ………………Sweden.

7. ………………31 May he carried ………………checks ………………the KiboJEM Robotic Manipulator System.

8. Virgin Galactic says hundreds ………………customers have signed ………………for a brief suborbital flight ………………space.

9. Most satellites observing the Earth fly ………………an altitude of 600 kilometers to 800 kilometers ………………ground.

10. Zero Gravity Corp, provides people ………………a once-in-a-lifetime experience ………………floating ………………microgravity ………………parabolic flights.

Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage. Spaceexploration is the investigation of the universe beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, by (1) ________ of manned or unmanned spacecraft. Despite the technological advancements achieved in the past, space exploration was only (2) _______ until the 20th century. The first successful orbital launch was made by the Soviet Union in 1957 which was called “Sputnik”. When the topic “SPACE EXPLORATION” is put (3)_______ the table, a question has often been asked: “Why should we spend money on NASA while there are so (4) _______ problems here on Earth?” However, this might be partially wrong since exploring the unknown may help us progress. The advantages of space exploration include the materials (5) ________ can be obtained from outer space. For instance, asteroids have iron and nickel which could be utilized to satisfy the (6) ________ for metal. Therefore, numerous commercial companies have invested in developing technology for asteroid mining. Several comets and asteroids (7) ________ solid water in them. This water can be used for astronauts and scientists in space stations. The water can also be broken down to hydrogen which can be used as (8) ______ for the rockets. Scientists also believe that dinosaurs disappeared because they couldn’t go to (9) ________ planet. Sooner or later a killer comet will again cross Earth’s path, threatening all life. Fortunately, (10) _________we have knowledge about comets and space science, we will be able to survive.

Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage

explore - telescope - astronaut - Earth - Mars - spaceships - solar system - planets - gravity - astronomer

1, Some people believe that there might be alien life on ...

2, Last year, I got a ... as a birthday present. Now I look at the stars every night.

3, Our ... has eight planets.

4, I don't live on the moon. I live on ...

5, ... makes things fall down.

6, When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up and be an ... and travel in space.

7, Why do people want to ... space? Why do they want to find out what is out there?

8, Galileo Galilei was a famous ... who used a telescope to study the night sky 400 years ago.

9, Perhaps humans will travel in ... to other solar systems and planets in the future.

10, Astronomers have discovered hundreds of other ... that orbit other suns.

VII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1. Contact an organization ..................... Friends of the Earth ......................... information.

2. Try and find another use .................... them.

3. These shoes are made ...................... old car tires.

4. 'Vegetable matter' is made ............................ compost.

5. In the factory, the glass is broken ....................., melted and made ........................ new glassware.

6. What did the gorvernment do to prevent people ........................ throwing drink cans away?

7. If you want to share your recycling story ........................... our reader, call or fax us ......................... 5 265 456.

V. Supply each blank with the correct preposition.

31. If you’re agreeable ………………our proposal, we’ll go ahead.

32. Mary spent most her money ………………the help for the poor.

33. My close friend is often concerned ………………all problems that I mention.

34. I arrived in May last year and ………………the end of the year I spoke quite good English.

35. Although she studied English at University, she is working ………………an accountant now.

VI. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

36. The weather was ………………………, so we arrived earlier than expected. (favor)

37. The disease spread quickly among the poor slum ………………………of the city. (dwell)

38. He went on to work in film ………………………and shared a flat with his father. (produce)

39. Cigarette smoking is ………………………for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. (respond)

40. Many people enjoy the pleasures and ………………………of living in a city centre. (convenient

X.  Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1.  Is there any milk _________ the fridge?

2.  There was a lot of food left over _________ the party.

3.  You can warm _________ the leftovers in the microwave.

4.  Beat the eggs together _________ salt, pepper and cold water.

5.  Serve the pancakes _________ some vegetables or fruits.

6.  Pho is a special kind _________ Vietnamese soup.

7.  Pour about ¼ cup of mixture _________ the pan at a time.

8.  The broth for pho bo is made _________ stewing cow bones _________ a long time.

9.  Simmer the sauce _________ a low heat.

10.     Cut the meat _________ small pieces.