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What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?
Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.
What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?
Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!
How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
How do rice seeds know when to sprout?
Rice seeds can hear the sound of rain and grow faster when they do! They sprout about 24% quicker when they hear raindrops.
What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?
NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!
How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210222

Last week our kapa haka group practises every lunchtime to prepare for the festival.

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Vocabulary

  • crewed Having people on board. The crewed mission had four astronauts flying together.
  • milestones Important achievements or events. The astronauts reached many milestones during their journey.
  • atmosphere The layer of gases around a planet. The spacecraft safely passed through Earth's atmosphere.