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Science writing: explaining by analogy

Reading · Science writing · C2 · 20 min. See how a science writer uses everyday analogies to explain why satellite navigation depends on Einstein's relativity.

About this worksheet

See how a science writer uses everyday analogies to explain why satellite navigation depends on Einstein's relativity.

Level
C2
Category
Reading
Topic
Science writing
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Reading text, Matching, Gap-fill
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Reading text: Read the article.
  • Matching: Match each part of the analogies to what it represents.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the facts with a number or ONE word from the article.