IELTS Speaking for Success 👩🚀 Outer space and stars (Part 1) + Transcript
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Aug 18, 2025 Dive into the captivating world of outer space and stars! The hosts explore humanity's obsession with space travel, weighing the thrills against the risks of interstellar adventures. They share light-hearted takes on serious dangers in space, while also discussing the allure of shooting stars. Personal anecdotes blend with speculation about alien life and the influence of celestial bodies on our lives. All this, alongside a nod to the fun side of sci-fi movies, makes for a delightful cosmic conversation!
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Childhood Astronomy Memories
- Rory remembers learning about the solar system in school and owning books about heavenly bodies as a child.
- This personal memory frames the hosts' informal approach to talking about space and stars.
Speculation Fuels Sci‑Fi Interest
- Rory enjoys sci‑fi because it lets him speculate about future possibilities and alternate realities.
- Speculation fills gaps where we lack information and fuels imagination about space developments.
When To Use 'The' With Space
- Use 'space' without an article when speaking about space in general.
- Use 'the space' when referring to a specific area, e.g., "the space around the Earth."