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Read the text again and answer.

a. Name an important discovery that took place in 2021.

b. Name the female astronomers mentioned in the text.

C. Explain a milestone study that took place in Chile.

Discuss. Use the USEFUL ExPRESSIoNS provided.

a.Which of these discoveries or studies do you think is the most important and why?

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I think... because..

Personally, I think...

b. What would your contribution be in a similar scientific teamwork?

LANGUAGE IN USE Present Perfect

Read these sentences. Pay special attention to the sections in blue and green.

• Major discoveries and investigations on astronomy have originated in Chile.

• A group of Chilean scientists identified what might be a new planet.

• Constant discoveries have occurred in observatories located in Chile.

•Manuela Zoccali's studies showed that the Milky Way has an X formation.

Answer these questions orally.

a. Which sentences refer to situations that started in the past and have continued until now?b. Which sentences refer to situations that started and finished in the past?

3.t Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb between parentheses.

LET'S REFLECT

• How do you think we can encourage more kids, especially girls, to develop their knowledge in these areas?

CULTURAL SPOT

Scientists in Chile

a.In groups, identify an important Chilean scientist in any field of study.

b.Brainstorm what information you will need, and web search what you will include about her/his work. Select the most useful and relevant data.

C Write a short biography of her/his achievements in a PPT or a piece of cardboard. Check vocabulary and/or spelling in your dictionary.

d.Include a picture of her/him.

e Present the biography to the rest of the class.



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UNIT 2•Discoveries ·LESSON 1