Pre-reading questions:
- Have you ever been on an exciting dinner date?
- Do you think dinner on the edge of outer space is a good idea?
Vocabulary:
- revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/
- mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/
- expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/
- partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/
- demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/
[adjective] – completely new and having a great effect
The social media platform offered a revolutionary approach to connecting people from all around the world.
[adjective] – strange, not known, or not understood
The old abandoned house had a mysterious aura, making people curious about its history.
[noun] – the increase of something in size, number, or importance
The city’s population growth led to the expansion of schools and the construction of new educational facilities.
[noun] – an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together
The partnership between the school and the local library promoted literacy and provided students with access to a wider range of books.
[verb] – to show or make something clear
The speaker used real-life examples to demonstrate the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Article reading:
Zephalto has conducted three test flights and plans to conduct a full journey test later this year. Flights will be open to all ages without any training necessary, making them accessible to anyone. Although initially starting in France, Zephalto has ambitious global expansion plans. With its emphasis on creative freedom, safety, and partnerships with famous organizations, Celeste promises an exceptional dining experience. Zephalto’s successful test flights, partnerships, and future goals demonstrate their commitment to making Celeste an extraordinary and accessible adventure for all.
True or False:
- Zephalto is a French company introducing the dining experience at Celeste.
- Celeste is a new dining experience onboard a high-altitude balloon journey.
- Zephalto partnered with France’s space agency, CNES, and Airbus.
- The balloon used for Celeste will be powered by hydrogen.
- Zephalto has no plans to expand Celeste’s operations globally.
Fill in the blanks:
revolutionary | mysterious | expansion | partnership | demonstrate |
- The strategic _______________ between the two companies allowed them to combine their expertise and resources for a successful project.
- The _______________ invention changed the way we communicate.
- The old mansion had a _______________ aura, with creaking floors and hidden passageways.
- The scientist conducted experiments to _______________ the effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease.
- The company’s rapid _______________ into international markets brought its products to customers around the globe.