Advanced Reading: Grammar and Vocabulary

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What does the verb 'to shoot' mean?

to film something or take a photo of something

The passive voice is formed with 'BE' + __________.

past participle verb

What does the adjective 'iconic' represent?

very famous and represents a very important idea

What is a crew?

a group of people who work on a ship, a plane, or a spaceship Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean 'to orbit'?

to travel in a curved path around another much larger object Signup and view all the answers

What does 'illuminated' mean?

filled with light Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjective 'barren' refer to?

empty, not good enough for plants to grow on it Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lunar' relate to?

relating to the moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the horizon?

the line where it looks like the land or the water meets the sky Signup and view all the answers

What does 'awestruck' mean?

feeling great respect for how important and amazing something is Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'embedded question'?

a question that is included inside another question or statement Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'to coin' mean?

to create a new word or expression Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to circulate' mean?

to spread and become known by many people Signup and view all the answers

What does 'widely credited' mean?

most people recognize or honor that someone or something is the reason why something positive happens Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to propel' mean?

to force a particular situation to happen or progress Signup and view all the answers

What is 'activism'?

the act of working for social or political change Signup and view all the answers

What does 'awareness' mean?

knowing that something exists and is important Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vulnerable' mean?

easy to damage or harm Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'sphere'?

a round, 3-dimensional object Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean 'to take to the streets'?

a large group of people go outside on the streets to celebrate something or to protest something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'first-ever' mean?

for the first time in history Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to play a role in something' mean?

something is a factor, or something has an effect or influence on something else Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grammar and Vocabulary

Collocation: 'Shoot' refers to the action of filming or photographing.
Passive Voice: Formed using the auxiliary 'BE' combined with a past participle verb; emphasizes the object over the subject.

Earthrise: The Iconic Photograph

Earthrise, taken on Christmas Eve in 1968 by the Apollo 8 crew, is considered one of the most significant environmental photographs.
The photo shows the illuminated Earth above the barren lunar horizon and left the astronauts awestruck.

Key Terms and Concepts

Iconic: Represents a very important idea; widely recognized.
Crew: The group working on a spacecraft, such as the Apollo 8 team.
Orbit: The action of traveling in a curved path around a larger object, like the Moon.
Barren: Describes a landscape unable to support plant life; relevant to the lunar surface.
Vulnerable: Suggests the fragility of the Earth within the vastness of space.

Historical Impact

The photo was coined "Earthrise" and was the first color image of Earth taken from space.
Quickly circulated globally, it significantly contributed to the rise of the environmental movement.
Recognized for catalyzing the establishment of Earth Day in 1970, promoting environmental awareness and activism.

Activism and Awareness

Activism: Efforts aimed at social or political change, particularly concerning environmental issues highlighted by the photo.
Awareness: Understanding the existence and importance of environmental concerns.
Past Perfect Tense: Shows actions completed before another event; e.g., "had taken to the streets."

Cultural Significance

Eighteen months post-photo, 20 million people protested environmental destruction during the first Earth Day.
Earthrise symbolizes a moment of reflection regarding Earth's fragility, captured in a single, powerful image.

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This quiz covers advanced reading skills focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and the passive voice. It utilizes a BBC News article about a pivotal 1968 photo, helping learners to understand collocations and iconic terms. Enhance your comprehension and usage of key English concepts.