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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A space elevator is an idea for a structure designed to transport material from Earth into space. This concept involves a tall tower reaching from the surface into space, with a counterweight at the top and a cable extending down to the surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea of a space elevator has captured the imagination of scientists and engineers for decades, offering a potential solution for more cost-effective and efficient access to space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about space elevators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/space-elevator-level-2\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “lift off<\/strong>” mean? “They need a lot of\u00a0fuel\u00a0to lift off<\/strong>. It costs millions of dollars to get to the Moon or Mars.<\/em>” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use the phrase verb ‘lift off’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “orbit<\/strong>” mean? “This material is stronger than any other material, but even if it was possible to build the elevator, small objects which\u00a0orbit<\/strong>\u00a0the Earth would probably damage it.<\/em>” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use the verb ‘orbit’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Explain what a “nanotube<\/strong>” is. “Experts came up with the idea of using carbon\u00a0nanotubes<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a space elevator?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why is building a space elevator difficult?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How might a space elevator change the dynamics of space exploration and commercialization? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How could a space elevator change the way we think about space travel and human presence in space? Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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