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Take a moment to think about the world we live in. From the beauty of nature to the magnificent structures humans have built, Earth is a wonderful place. Everything around us has a story to tell and an explanation for being. So, let’s go on an exploration of different wonders from around the world and discover what their details reveal.
1. Where is the woman in the photo?
2. What is she doing there?
3. What is she looking at?
4. How would you feel if you were there?
A Listen and repeat the words. 01 1 atmosphere 2 climate 3 destination 4 display 5 location 6 opportunity 7 shade 8 visible
B Choose and write the correct words from A. 1 : a lighter or darker form of a color
: the place where someone is going
: able to be seen
: a place or position
: the usual weather conditions
: the mixture of gases around Earth 7 : something arranged to be seen 8 : a chance to do something
C Choose and complete the sentences. visible location destination shade display opportunity
1 The of the flight is Istanbul, Türkiye.
2 The museum has a wonderful of children’s paintings.
3 Next summer, I may have a(n) to study abroad in Spain.
4 I use a light of blue when painting the sky.
5 Nothing was outside because of the heavy fog.
6 We finally found the of the airport on the map.
Auroras are natural displays of light that occur in the skies of Earth’s two polar regions. Near the North Pole, they are known as the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. And near the South Pole, they are called the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis.
Auroras happen when tiny particles from the Sun meet gases in Earth’s atmosphere. This causes enchanting shades of green, pink, and purple to appear. The colorful lights then float like sparkling ribbons dancing across the sky. For viewers, these magical light displays are most visible during clear, dark nights. Check Reading Fluency Where can you see auroras?
In the Northern Hemisphere, people can see the Northern Lights from many locations, including Canada, Alaska, Iceland, and Greenland. Tromsø, Norway is a particularly famous destination for aurora hunters. The Sun does not rise above the horizon from November to January, so winter nights are very long here. With so much darkness, there are many opportunities to see the Northern Lights in Tromsø.
The Southern Lights can best be seen from locations in the Southern Hemisphere such as New Zealand, Argentina, and Antarctica. However, Tasmania, Australia might be the best place of all. The island’s location and its unique climate provide clear, dark skies throughout the year. So aurora hunters can see the Southern Lights in Tasmania during any season.
Both the Northern and Southern Lights are breathtaking displays of nature’s beauty. What would be your favorite destination to see an aurora?
1 What is the passage mainly about?
a the people who hunt auroras
b the devices needed to see auroras
c the different shades of colors in auroras
d the best times and places to see auroras
2 What are the Northern Lights also known as?
a the North Pole
c the Southern Lights
3 When do auroras happen?
b Aurora Borealis
d Aurora Australis
a when particles from the Sun meet gases in Earth's atmosphere
b when gas particles from Earth travel to the Sun
c when the light from the Sun is weak
d when the Sun rises above the horizon
4 Where can you observe Northern Lights?
a in Brazil and South Africa
c in Australia and New Zealand
5 What can be inferred from the passage?
b in Canada and Iceland
d in India and China
a The Sun never sets in Tromsø during the summer.
b Aurora hunting is a dangerous activity.
c Auroras are less visible when the sky is cloudy.
d Auroras are sometimes visible near the equator.
1 How are the Northern and Southern Lights different?
2 Which would you want to see? Why?
Northern Hemisphere
At places near the North Pole, including Canada, ❶
Best location: ❷ in winter
The Sun does not rise ❸ during the winter months.
Southern Hemisphere
At places near the South Pole, including New Zealand, ❹
Best location: Tasmania, Australia ❺ Skies are clear and dark year-round due to ❻ . its unique island climate during any season Alaska, and Iceland Argentina, and Antarctica above the horizon Tromsø, Norway
B Complete the summary.
Auroras are natural light ❶ seen near the North and South Poles. They happen when tiny ❷ from the Sun enter Earth's atmosphere. Auroras are most ❸ on clear, dark nights. A famous ❹ to see the Northern Lights is Tromsø, Norway. This is because winter nights are very long there. For the Southern Lights, ❺ is a great location to view them during any season. The ❻ in Tasmania are clear and dark throughout the year.
Tasmania location displays night skies visible particles