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- I prefer basketball to football. - __________.

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Contact lenses__________of acrylic are more transparent and less fragile than lenses made of glass.

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__________mosquito bites a human being or either animal suffering from a certain disease, it carries off the disease germs in its saliva.

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- Did you enjoy that sandwich I made you?

- __________.

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__________more than 2000 minerals are known, nearly all rocks are formed from seven mineral groups

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The behavior of many volcanoes__________very difficult to predict, especially the more explosive types.

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Albert Emstein’s contributions to scientific theory were__________those of Galileo and Newton.

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- Shall we go fishing tomorrow? __________.

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Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer__________photographs of the western United state show nature on a grand scale

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- How often do you go swimming here?

__________.

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Artificial satellites provide data on atmospheric temperatures, solar radiation, and__________the earth’s surface.

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I don’t__________locking the door

Let’s go for a long  walk, __________we?

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A good friend will__________you when you’re having problems.

My sister is an expert on wildlife and its

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A__________ship was moored at the quay

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Had the councilors been re-elected, your proposal__________accepted.

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By the time you receive this letter, I__________for Japan.

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I wonder who rank all the milk yesterday. It__________Jane because she was out all day.

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Due to the bad weather condition, the plane won’t leave until 5:p.m

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Jane had decided to settle permanently in France

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The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

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Local charity organizations benefited the fire victims

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People from flood-ravaged areas have suffered a lot of damage.

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Science is the process of gathering knowledge and answering questions about the world and how works it

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Medicine in the future will make increasing use of high technology for the investigate and diagnosis of illness, as well as for their treatment.

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Lewis and Clack had been gone for such long on their expedition that many thought they were dead

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Though it is one of the rarest metals, gold was one of the first to be discover

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Energy exists in different forms, such as light, heat, and chemical, mechanic, and electrical energy.

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 35

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 36

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 37

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 38

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 39

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 40

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 41

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 42

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 43

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Transport in the city

Transport plays an important role in our daily lives and in the (35)__________of life in our city. Moreover, the individual (36)__________we make when we choose how to reach our destination can have a(n) x on other people - longer traffic queues, (38)__________air quality, greater numbers of accidents and health problems. Providing more transport options/ choices will create a transport system that is safe, efficient, clean and fair.

Increasing (39)__________of the car has led to greater (40)__________of the impact it has and the real costs to us - for the economy and for the environment.

We want our city to become a successful, cosmopolitan city (41)__________the sea, where people can enjoy a high quality of life in a pleasant environment. To achieve this we need to make sure everyone has (42)__________to the services and facilities they need, through a choice of as many different (43)__________of transport as possible. We therefore welcome the Govemment’s White Paper on Integrated Transport published earlier this year and (44)__________their version of “ A new deal for transport: Better for Everyone”.

Điền vào ô 44

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

Where did the first problem occur at Three Mile Island?

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

The word „this” in the passage refers to__________

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

It can be inferred that removing heat from a reactor is important because

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

The word “thrust” in the passage is closest in meaning to

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

which word refers to the part of a nuclear reactor in which the nuclear reaction takes place?

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

According to the passage, how was the chain reaction stopped at Three Mile Island?

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

What is the most likely reason why many Americans are still afraid of nuclear island?

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

The word “contained” in the text is closest in meaning to

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Three mile island nuclear power plant

America’s worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant occurred on March 28, 1979, at Three Mile Island. Operators were trying to repair a problem with piping in the water circulation system, and they accidentally blocked the flow of water. This stopped the removal of heat from the reactor, and began a series of events that would change the way America thought about nuclear power.

Within ten seconds after the flow of water was blocked, the reactor vessel became hotter and the pressure rose. Safety control rods were automatically thrust down into the reactor, causing the chain reaction to stop completely. Pressure, however, continued to build. A relief valve opened but failed to close. As a result, too much water escaped, and the reactor began to melt down.

[1] Large quantities of radioactivity began to leak from the reactor. [2] Most of the radioactivity was contained, and it is likely that no one received a harmful amount of radiation. [3] “Three Mile Island” became the reason that many Americans are afraid of nuclear power to this day. [4]

Which is the best place for the following sentence?

“ Even so, this disaster stayed in the minds of many Americans.”

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Stellar Astronomy

Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

What is the topic of the passage?

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Stellar Astronomy

Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

The temperature of a star can be determined by its

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Stellar Astronomy

Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

Which of the following is true of variable stars?

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

Why does the author write that “stellar astronomy is possible for everyone”?

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

Why does a telescope need to have a high-gathering ability?

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

The word “parameters” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

The word “ rudimentary” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

The word “radiated” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

Complete the summary by choosing one sentence (A, B, C or D) that is among the most important information to fill in the blank.

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Many parameters are used to describe a star. One of them is its temperature, which can be determined by simple observation; the color of a star and its temperature are related. Once the color of a star is identified, its temperature can be calculated through the use of scientific principles such as Wien’s Law.

There are different types of stars in the universe. For our purposes, we can classify them into two categories: variable and binary. Variable stars are those which show some degree of variability in their luminosity and magnitude. Luminosity refers to the amount of energy radiated by a star, while magnitude refers to its brightness. At time the degree of variability may be high, requiring a telescope with an equally high light- gathering power. This can be achieved by using a lens of large diameter, such as that of a reflecting telescope.

Binary stars are those found in pairs that revolve around a common center. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a binary star. To observe a binary star, the resolving power of a telescope - its ability to distinguish between two close objects having a small angular separation - must be very high.

Stellar astronomy is possible for a everyone, well beyond mere looking at the sky with the naked eye in order to identify constellations. With two basic of telescopes and rudimentary knowledge, much exploration can be achieved.

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