NASA urged to help in Loch Ness monster search

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Date: 2024/04/22

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

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Vocabulary Match

expedition -   - search
sightings -   - advice
guidance -   - views
quest -   - journey
equipment -   - yearly celebration
anniversary -   - tools

Article

The Loch Ness Centre is asking NASA to help in a new search for the Loch Ness monster. They hope to use NASA's advanced imaging technology to scan the loch. The search will happen on the 90th anniversary of the first expedition, from 30 May to 2 June.

In the past, there have been over 1,156 sightings of the monster. Aimee Todd from the Loch Ness Centre said, "We are hoping that Nessie hunters around the world will help us reach the people at NASA. We are just hoping for their expert guidance to help with our ongoing quest to get answers."

Volunteers will watch the surface of the water for any unusual activity. They can also join through live cameras on the Visit Inverness Loch Ness website. There will be a film about the monster and a live debate with a researcher.

The Loch Ness Centre hopes to make this search the biggest ever. They are looking for new equipment to help solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster.

Quiz

  1. Why is the Loch Ness Centre asking NASA for help?
  2. How many sightings of the Loch Ness monster have there been?
  3. What will volunteers do?

Conversation

A: Did you hear about the new Loch Ness monster search?
B: Yeah, I heard they're asking NASA for help.
A: That's right. They want to use their technology.
B: Sounds exciting. Maybe we should watch the live feed.
A: Yeah, we can help them look!
B: I wonder what they'll do if they find the monster?

Discussion

  1. Do you believe in the Loch Ness monster?
  2. Would you volunteer to watch for any unusual activity?
  3. What other mysteries would you like to solve?

Vocabulary Answers

expedition → search
sightings → views
guidance → advice
quest → journey
equipment → tools
anniversary → yearly celebration

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. They hope to use NASA's advanced imaging technology to scan the loch.
  2. There have been over 1,156 sightings of the monster.
  3. Volunteers will watch the surface of the water for any unusual activity.

Source Material

https://news.sky.com/story/loch-ness-monster-nasa-urged-to-help-as-new-search-begins-13113351

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