A New Landing I can only remember bits and pieces of the stellar spectacle, but I do remember the reactions of my family and what it meant to them. On that
hot summer day in 1969, I would witness a historical moment in space exploration as the Apollo 11 mission brought men to the surface of the
moon. Although I was only 8 years old, I knew that if something is on every television channel, it must be important.
"Get in here!" my mother cried out to my father. "It's about to start!"
I followed my father into the living room, and we both sat on the sofa, staring at the small, fuzzy screen while the newscaster introduced the
event. As my parents both stared intently, I began to feel just as curious myself.
We heard the well-known phrase uttered from Armstrong's voice: "That's one small step for rhan one giant leap for mankind."
Tears ran down my father's face, and I understood the significance of the event. I sat there silently for a minute, and then my father looked at
me, smiling and nodding,
"This universe is so huge," he said, "but it doesn't matter. In just a little more time, think of where you could go what you could do."
In fact, that is all I could think about after that day. My interest in science and engineering grew rapidly, and I eventually made my way into a
prestigious school where I began helping to design a new spacecraft for a private company.
Select the correct answer.
This passage takes place during the Apollo 11 moon landing. How does this event affect the narrator?
OA
The narrator is conflicted because he can never be as famous as the astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission.
OB. The event convinces the narrator of the importance of science and space exploration.
OC. The event makes the narrator proud of his country's accomplishments and perseverance.
OD
The narrator feels indifferent about the event and does not share his parents' interest.