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What was the purpose of sending 12 bottles of Château Pétrus wine to space for 12 months?
What was the purpose of sending 12 bottles of Château Pétrus wine to space for 12 months?
- To test the effects of zero gravity on wine
- To see if the wine would taste better in space
- To determine if space radiation would affect the wine's flavor
- To study the aging process of wine in a unique environment (correct)
How did the wine taste when it returned to Earth?
How did the wine taste when it returned to Earth?
- It had spoiled due to the space environment
- It had not changed at all
- It had a stronger alcohol content
- It tasted better because it had matured quicker in space (correct)
What are scientists currently researching in regards to the wine that was sent to space?
What are scientists currently researching in regards to the wine that was sent to space?
- How to replicate the space environment on Earth for wine production
- How to market space-aged wine to consumers
- What it is about space that has an effect on the wine's flavor (correct)
- How to send more wine to space for further testing
What does the term "top-notch" mean?
What does the term "top-notch" mean?
What does it mean to "savour" something?
What does it mean to "savour" something?
What does the term "poring over" mean?
What does the term "poring over" mean?
Why is "poring over" a word play on the verb "pour"?
Why is "poring over" a word play on the verb "pour"?
Are "top-notch" and "savour" formal or informal expressions?
Are "top-notch" and "savour" formal or informal expressions?
What other stories are mentioned in the article?
What other stories are mentioned in the article?
What is included at the end of the article?
What is included at the end of the article?
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Study Notes
- Scientists sent 12 bottles of Château Pétrus wine to space for 12 months on the International Space Station.
- When the wine returned to Earth, scientists claimed it tasted better because it had matured quicker in space.
- Research is being conducted to determine what it is about space that has this effect on wine.
- Top-notch means excellent quality and refers to things that are the best of their type.
- Savour means to enjoy in a slow and deliberate way, often used to describe food or experiences.
- Poring over means looking at something carefully and in detail, often used in studying or examining evidence.
- Poring over is a word play on the verb pour, which is used for liquids like wine.
- Top-notch and savour are informal expressions used in spoken English.
- The article mentions other space-related stories and a mango-related story available on the website.
- The article concludes with a quiz available on the website and information on where to find BBC Learning English on social media.
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