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2 ComprehensionComprehensionomprehension

Comprehension means understanding a passage or writing which you haven’t seen
before. It tests your command of the language, your understanding of the test given to
you and your ability to express what it says, in your own words.

A. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

NASA is the abbreviated form of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It
was set-up in 1958 as a part of the United States Government. It is responsible for
the operations and maintenance of US Science and Technology that is associated
with airplanes or space. It does a lot of things. It makes satellites. The satellites help

scientists to learn more about the Earth. NASA scientists study things in the Solar
System and even farther away. A new programme has sent humans to explore
asteroids, Mars and beyond. NASA is headquartered in Washington, DC. There are
10 NASA centres located across the United States. More than 18,000 people work
for NASA. From its start, NASA began to plan for human spaceflight. The Mercury,
Gemini and Apollo programmes helped NASA to learn about flying in the space. This
led to the first human landing on the moon in 1969. NASA has astronauts working on

the International Space Station. They have visited every planet in the Solar System.
Scientists have looked far into space using telescopes. NASA satellites help people to
better understand weather patterns on the Earth. It also helps to develop and test
new aircrafts. It works to make air travel faster and safer. People at NASA also share
the things they learn with others. This helps to make life on the Earth better connected

with each other and work together for further development and advancement.
1. Put a tick (3) on the correct option.

a. There are ____________ NASA centers located across USA.
i) 7 ii) 10 iii) 15

b. The first human landed on moon in ___________.
i) 1969 ii) 1967 iii) 1963
c. NASA scientists study things in ___________.

i) water ii) Solar System iii) underground
d. ____________ people work for NASA.

i) More than 18,000 ii) 18,000 iii) Less than 18,000
e. NASA makes ___________.
i) ships ii) submarines iii) satellites

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