Why Space Matters to Us All (Listening Practice)

Listen to the YouTube video (HERE) and fill in the missing words:

“Why Space Matters to Us All”

Hello everyone.

Today, I want to talk to you about something that has always _______ (1) the human imagination: space.

Space is more than just stars, planets, and empty blackness. It’s a place of _______ (2), danger, and endless beauty. But most importantly, space is connected to our lives here on Earth in ways you might not expect.

Think about it. Why do we study space? Why do we spend billions of dollars sending _______ (3), satellites, and even people into the unknown? The answer is simple: _______ (4). Humans have always wanted to _______ (5), to understand, to see what’s out there.

But there’s more to it. The _______ (6) we create for space often come back to Earth and make our lives better. For example, did you know that GPS, weather forecasting, and even the cameras in your _______ (7) all started as space technologies?

Space exploration also teaches us how to solve big problems together. The International Space Station is a perfect example. Astronauts from different countries live and work there in peace, sharing _______ (8) and resources. If we can _______ (9) in space, why not here on Earth?

There’s another reason space is important: our home is _______ (10). Climate change, _______ (11) impacts, and overpopulation are challenges we can’t ignore. Space may give us answers—or even a second home.

Some people say exploring space is too _______ (12). But I believe it’s an _______ (13) in our _______ (14). Every time we look up at the night sky, we are reminded of how small we are—and how big our dreams can be.

So the next time you see the stars, remember this: space isn’t just out there. It’s a part of us. It’s a part of our story. And together, we can keep _______ (15) for it.

Thank you.

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Answer Key: “Why Space Matters to Us All”

  1. captured
  2. mystery
  3. rockets
  4. curiosity
  5. explore
  6. technologies
  7. smartphones
  8. knowledge
  9. cooperate
  10. fragile
  11. asteroid
  12. expensive
  13. investment
  14. future
  15. reaching