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Inglés - C1.1 - Space wine: does it taste better?

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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?

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?

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?

Excellent quality Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "savour" something?

To enjoy something in a slow and deliberate way Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "poring over" mean?

To look at something carefully and in detail Signup and view all the answers

Why is "poring over" a word play on the verb "pour"?

Because it sounds similar to "pour" Signup and view all the answers

Are "top-notch" and "savour" formal or informal expressions?

Informal Signup and view all the answers

What other stories are mentioned in the article?

Space-related and mango-related stories Signup and view all the answers

What is included at the end of the article?

A quiz available on the website Signup and view all the answers

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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.