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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48207 Moon Landing 2

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A team of Indian scientists has achieved a historic by successfully landing a spacecraft at the lunar south pole, where no one has ever gone before. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched in July 2023, was the first to reach the unexplored that is believed to contain reservoirs of frozen water. The mission, which cost only $75m, showed the world that India is a major player in space exploration and that a moon lander can be constructed at a of the cost of other countries. The lander detected sulphur on the surface of the moon and showed that lunar soil is a good insulator. The scientists, including several senior female researchers, their achievement at the control room in India, inspiring millions of young people across the country and beyond.

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Correct answer: feat
Explanation: The word 'feat' refers to an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength, which fits perfectly in the context of a historic accomplishment in space exploration. It aligns grammatically as a noun that describes the significant achievement of landing a spacecraft.
Meaning: 'Feat' means an impressive or remarkable achievement, especially one that requires skill or bravery.
Wrong options:
peat: Peat is a type of soil or organic material, which does not relate to an achievement and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
pleat: Pleat refers to a fold in fabric, which is unrelated to the context of an achievement and does not fit grammatically.
defeat: Defeat means to lose or overcome, which is the opposite of an achievement and does not fit the positive context of the sentence.
Correct answer: region
Explanation: The word 'region' refers to a specific area, which is appropriate in the context of describing the unexplored area of the lunar south pole. It fits grammatically as a noun that describes the location being discussed.
Meaning: 'Region' means an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
Wrong options:
scale: Scale refers to a system of measurement or a range, which does not fit the context of a specific area and is grammatically incorrect here.
order: Order refers to a sequence or arrangement, which does not relate to a geographical area and is not suitable in this context.
topic: Topic refers to the subject of discussion, which is unrelated to the geographical context of the lunar area.
Correct answer: fraction
Explanation: The word 'fraction' indicates a small part of a whole, which is fitting in the context of describing the lower cost of the moon lander compared to others. It is grammatically correct as a noun that conveys the idea of a reduced cost.
Meaning: 'Fraction' means a small part or portion of something, especially in terms of cost, indicating that the mission was achieved at a significantly lower expense.
Wrong options:
plunge: Plunge means to dive or fall quickly, which does not relate to cost and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
price: Price refers to the amount of money required for something, but it does not convey the idea of a reduced cost as effectively as 'fraction' does.
peak: Peak refers to the highest point, which is unrelated to the context of cost and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: celebrated
Explanation: The word 'celebrated' means to acknowledge a significant achievement with joy or festivities, which fits perfectly in the context of the scientists recognizing their success. It is grammatically correct as a verb that describes their actions in response to the achievement.
Meaning: 'Celebrated' means to publicly acknowledge a significant event or achievement with joy, indicating the scientists' pride in their accomplishment.
Wrong options:
abandoned: Abandoned means to leave behind or give up, which is the opposite of celebrating an achievement and does not fit the positive context.
moderated: Moderated means to oversee or manage, which does not convey the idea of joy or recognition and is not suitable in this context.
surpassed: Surpassed means to exceed or go beyond, which does not fit the context of acknowledging an achievement and is grammatically incorrect here.

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