10 Questions
What was the purpose of sending 12 bottles of Château Pétrus wine to space for 12 months?
To study the aging process of wine in a unique environment
How did the wine taste when it returned to Earth?
It tasted better because it had matured quicker in space
What are scientists currently researching in regards to the wine that was sent to space?
What it is about space that has an effect on the wine's flavor
What does the term "top-notch" mean?
Excellent quality
What does it mean to "savour" something?
To enjoy something in a slow and deliberate way
What does the term "poring over" mean?
To look at something carefully and in detail
Why is "poring over" a word play on the verb "pour"?
Because it sounds similar to "pour"
Are "top-notch" and "savour" formal or informal expressions?
Informal
What other stories are mentioned in the article?
Space-related and mango-related stories
What is included at the end of the article?
A quiz available on the website
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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