1 Read and answer.
Space has always amazed people. In 1969, astronauts walked on the Moon for the first time. Today, scientists send robots to Mars to look for water. Mars is called the red planet because of its red dust. A day on Mars is a little longer than a day on Earth, but a year on Mars is almost two Earth years. Some scientists believe that people will live on Mars one day. To get there, a spaceship needs about seven months. Would you like to go?
- When did astronauts walk on the Moon? ______________________
- Why is Mars called the red planet? ______________________
- How long is a year on Mars? ______________________
- How long does the trip to Mars take? ______________________
- What do some scientists believe? ______________________
2 Write an email to a friend about your school (8 sentences). Use: Dear …, My school is …, I like …, My favorite subject is …, Best wishes, …
Dear ...,