Asteroid flying close to our planet — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1
This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Asteroid flying close to our planet.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.
STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):
1. Scientists estimate that the asteroid in question is at least _________ miles wide.
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2. Could an asteroid this size potentially have adverse global effects if it collided with the Earth?
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3. Is this the biggest asteroid ever to pass by our planet?
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4. When will the asteroid called "3122 Florence" fly by Earth?
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5. Which of the following is NOT true?
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Did you know?
Astronomy and space topics are a common passage type in C1-level exams precisely because the vocabulary is unfamiliar to most learners, which means success depends entirely on reading strategy rather than prior knowledge. That's actually an advantage — it levels the playing field.
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