question: Sam and Joe were astronauts. There was once a very dangerous trip and the more experienced astronauts knew there was only a small chance of coming back alive. Sam and Joe, however, thought it would be exciting though a little dangerous. "We're the best men for the job," they said to the boss. "There may be problems, but we can find the answers." "They're the last people I'd trust ," thought the boss. "But all the other astronauts have refused to go." Once they were in space, Joe had to go outside to make some repairs . When the repairs were done, he tried to get back inside the spaceship. But the door was locked. He knocked but there was no answer. He knocked again, louder this time, and again no answer came. Then he hit the door as hard as he could and finally a voice said, "Who's there?" "It's me! Who else could it be?" shouted Joe. Sam let him in all right but you can imagine that Joe never asked to go on a trip with Sam again!
1. Who were Sam and Joe?
2. Was the trip they went on safe?
3. Did any others travel with them?
4. What did the more experienced adventurers know?
5. Did the two think it was too dangerous to complete the task?
6. What did they think it would be?
7. Did their supervisor believe they'd be okay to do the work?
8. Were there fixes to be made once in orbit?
9. Was it easy for the worker who did the fixes to come inside afterwards?
10. Why not?
11. Did he fix this situation by calling through his radio in the suit?
12. What did he do?
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answer: 1. astronauts
2. no
3. no
4. small chance of coming back alive
5. no
6. exciting
7. no
8. yes
9. no
10. door was locked
11. no
12. knocked

question: Bratislava ( or ; , or "" ) is the capital of Slovakia, and with a population of about 450,000, the country's largest city. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two sovereign states.

The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks (in alphabetical order). The city served as the coronation site and legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures.

Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament and the Slovak Executive. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions also have headquarters there.

The capital of Slovakia is the eighth best city for freelancers to live in, mostly because of fast internet and the low taxes. In 2017, Bratislava was ranked as the third richest region of the European Union by GDP (PPP) per capita (after Hamburg and Luxembourg City). GDP at purchasing power parity is about three times higher than in other Slovak regions.
1. What is the political, cultural and economic center of Slovakia?
2. Name something important that's there?
3. Any important institutions?
4. Name another?
5. And another?
6. Is it the seat of the Slovak president?
7. Is it a good city for freelancers?
8. Name one reason for that?
9. Name another?
10. Is it near any rivers?
11. Any other river?
12. Which countries does it border?
13. So it borders two sovereign states?
14. Does any other capital do that?
15. Name one of the other nations that have influenced it?
16. Can you name another?
17. And another?
18. Was it ever influenced by other religions?
19. Can you name one?
20. Was it ever a center for the Kingdom of Hungary?
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answer: 1. Bratislava
2. 650,000 people
3. several universities
4. museums
5. theatres
6. It is
7. Yes
8. fast internet
9. low taxes
10. the River Danube
11. the River Morava
12. Austria and Hungary
13. Yes
14. No
15. Austrians
16. Croats
17. Czechs
18. Yes
19. Jews
20. Yes

question: A boy woke up super excited for this special day. He could not contain his excitement knowing that the soccer final was today! He had been working all year long to get to this day. He quickly hopped off his bed and went to eat his breakfast. His mom had made pancakes, waffles, and eggs, but the boy felt like eating cereal. His mom had laid out his soccer clothes and after he was done with his breakfast, he couldn't wait to put them on. He quickly changed into the clothes, and ran to the car where his mom was waiting for him to get in. The ride seemed to take a long time as he was super excited to play. The team was there and they started a small practice before the big game! The game started and the boy was very nervous since the other team looked really good. His team was as good too and they were tied at the end! Everyone either got a trophy or a medal for playing in the game, and the boy got a trophy. It was one of the best times the boy had ever had. The day was starting to get dark and he could feel sprinkles on his hands. His parents asked the boy if he wanted to eat ice cream and pizza after the game. The boy said he was tired and went home with his parents and he could not stop talking about how super fun the game was. He talked and talked and talked and his parents were very proud of him. He talked so much that he fell asleep in the car! His dad carried him into the house and put him in his bed. The boy had such a great day that he dreamed of soccer all night long. The trophy he had been given would let him remember about the fun day he had.
1. What kind of day was it?
2. Why?
3. Was anyone looking forward to it?
4. whom?
5. Was he on the team?
6. Who had cereal for breakfast?
7. Is that what his mom made him?
8. Did his dad lay out his clothes?
9. who was waiting in the car?
10. How did he feel?
11. Who won the game?
12. Why not?
13. Did he have a bad game?
14. how was the game for him?
15. Did it rain?
16. Did they celebrate anywhere?
17. How?
18. Did he dream of basketball that night?
19. Did he get a prize?
20. When did they go get pizza?
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answer:
1. a special day.
2. the soccer final was today
3. yes
4. A boy
5. yes
6. He did
7. His mom had made pancakes, waffles, and eggs
8. His mom did
9. his mom
10. super excited
11. nobody?
12. they tied
13. no
14. It was one of the besthe ever had.
15. A little sprinkle.
16. yes
17. They had pizza and ice cream.
18. no,soccer
19. a trophy
20. when it was starting to get dark