Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. 

a. The United States (launch) __________ its first artificial satellite Explorer 1 in 1958.

b. NASA (prepare) __________ for another moon mission for many years.

c. He fell off the ladder while he (train) __________ for the program.

d. The plane (take off) __________ in 20 minutes.

e. I think soon we (know) __________ more about the origin of life on Earth.

Read the paragraph and complete the notes.

Write a short paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. Say what you think about a space program. Write 80-100 words. Use the sample in 2 to help you.