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In 2025, astronomers discovered the most distant known spiral galaxy, Zhúlóng, using the James Webb Space Telescope, which challenges previous beliefs about galaxy formation. This finding highlights the importance of advanced space technologies in uncovering cosmic mysteries and prompts a reevaluation of the early universe's organization after the Big Bang. The discovery of Zhúlóng opens new questions about galaxy formation and the speed of cosmic evolution.

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Astronomy 2025 1

In 2025, astronomers discovered the most distant known spiral galaxy, Zhúlóng, using the James Webb Space Telescope, which challenges previous beliefs about galaxy formation. This finding highlights the importance of advanced space technologies in uncovering cosmic mysteries and prompts a reevaluation of the early universe's organization after the Big Bang. The discovery of Zhúlóng opens new questions about galaxy formation and the speed of cosmic evolution.

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Part One: Reading (15 points)


A/ Comprehension (08pts)

Read the text carefully to do the following activities

In 2025, astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope made a groundbreaking discovery.
They identified a distant spiral galaxy called Zhúlóng, located about 12.8 billion light-years away from
Earth. This galaxy is now considered the most distant known spiral galaxy.
Before this discovery, scientists believed that spiral galaxies needed billions of years to form their
complex structures. However, Zhúlóng challenges that idea. It shows that spiral arms could have
developed much earlier in the history of the universe than previously thought. This finding forces
scientists to rethink how quickly the early universe organized itself after the Big Bang.
Zhúlóng’s discovery is also important because it proves the power of new space technologies.
Without the advanced capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, such a distant and detailed galaxy
could not have been detected. The telescope’s infrared imaging made it possible to see objects formed just
a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
In short, the discovery of Zhúlóng opens new questions about galaxy formation and the speed of
cosmic evolution. It reminds us that the universe still holds many secrets, and new tools and research can
dramatically change our understanding of space.
Adapted from www.SciTechDaily.com

1- Say whether the following statements are True or False.


a) Astronomers discovered a distant spiral galaxy.
b) This galaxy is considered the nearest known spiral galaxy.
c) Space technologies are not proved to be crucial.
d) There are other undiscovered mysteries in the universe.

2- Answer the following questions according to the text.


a) How did astronomers make the discovery of the spiral galaxy?
b) Does the finding force scientists to think again how the universe organized itself?
c) What does the universe hold?

3- In which paragraph are the ideas mentioned?.


a) Our understanding of the universe evolves with new discoveries.
b) Scientists must rethink how the early universe formed.

4- Choose the most appropriate title.


a) Space exploration.
b) The distant spiral galaxy composition.
c) New technology and the discovery of a spiral galaxy.
B/ Text Exploration (7pts)

1- Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following.
a) Revolutionary(1§) b) higher (3§) c) extraterrestrial (4§)

2- Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.
believable - important - possible

3- Combine each pair of sentences with the connectors given between brackets. Make changes
where necessary.

a) Astronomers spend years in discovering the universe. There are uncovered mysteries about the
universe (Despite)

b) Zhúlóng’s discovery is also important. It proves the power of new space technologies (because)

4- Fill in each gap with the appropriate word from the list given.
study - Earth - impossible -space

Technology plays a major role in………1……. exploration. It allows scientists to build rockets,
satellites, and space stations. Through advanced technology, we can ………2……. planets, stars, and
even search for life beyond………3…… .Without technology, exploring space would be ………4…….. .

Part Two: Written Expression (5pts)


Choose ONE of the following topics
Topic One: Write a composition of about 100 to 120 words arguing what people think about space
exploration. People think that space tourism is just a wild dream and a waste of money. Do you agree
with them?

You can use the following notes:


• predicting earthquakes
• satellites for communication
• weather forecasting
• solving environmental problems • blood analysis……

Topic Two: though counterfeiting is illegal, it serves consumers with low income. Write a composition
in which you talk about the advantages and drawbacks of counterfeiting.
A/ Comprehension (08 pts)

1. Say whether the following statements are True or False.


a) True
b) False
c) False
d) True

2. Answer the following questions according to the text.


a) By using the James Webb Space Telescope.
b) Yes., it does
c) Many secrets.

3. In which paragraph are the ideas mentioned?


a) Paragraph 4
b) Paragraph 2

4. Choose the most appropriate title.


c) New technology and the discovery of a spiral galaxy

B/ Text Exploration (7 pts)

1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following.
a) Groundbreaking
b) Advanced
c) Space

2. Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.

 Unbelievable
 Unimportant
 Impossible

3. Combine each pair of sentences with the connectors.


a) Despite spending years discovering the universe, there are uncovered mysteries about it.
b) Zhúlóng’s discovery is important because it proves the power of new space technologies.

4. Fill in each gap with the appropriate word from the list.

1. space
2. study
3. Earth
4. impossible

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