Seventh Model of Eclipse Glasses Pulled From Market
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Another model of eclipse glasses has been pulled from stores, bringing the total number of unsafe models to seven.
Eclipse glasses are special glasses that let people look directly at the sun during an eclipse without hurting their eyes.
An eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking some or all of its light.
If the glasses are not made correctly, they can let in too much sunlight and damage a person's eyes.
Because of this danger, authorities have ordered several brands to be withdrawn from sale.
This means shops can no longer sell these glasses to the public.
The problem has grown as testing continues, and now seven different products have failed to meet safety standards.
People are being warned to check carefully before buying glasses to watch the eclipse.
Meanwhile, one town, Castellet i la Gornal, will be the only place in its region to experience a total eclipse.
During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, turning day briefly into night.
In nearby towns, residents will only see a partial eclipse, where part of the sun remains visible.
This has made Castellet i la Gornal a popular spot for people who want to see the full event.
Interest in the eclipse has grown quickly, with many people planning to travel to see it.
Because of this, demand for safe glasses has also increased sharply.
Experts recommend buying glasses only from trusted sellers to avoid unsafe products.
Local officials are expected to give more updates as the eclipse date gets closer.
Coverage of the event, called 'L'Eclipsi, en directe', will follow it live.
Vocabulary10 words
- eclipse
- when the moon covers the sun
- authorities
- people in charge who make rules
- withdrawn
- taken away or removed
- total eclipse
- when the sun is fully covered
- partial eclipse
- when only part of the sun is covered
- standards
- rules about how good something must be
- demand
- how much people want to buy something
- region
- a large area of land
- trusted
- safe to believe or use
- residents
- people who live in a place
Quiz
Answer key
1. They fail to protect the eyes safely 2. It is the only town with a total eclipse in its area 3. False
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Another model of eclipse glasses has been pulled from stores, bringing the total number of _____ models to seven.
An eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking some or all of its _____.
If the glasses are not made correctly, they can let in too much sunlight and _____ a person's eyes.
Because of this danger, authorities have ordered several brands to be _____ from sale.
The problem has grown as testing continues, and now seven different products have failed to meet safety _____.
One town, Castellet i la Gornal, will be the only place in its region to experience a total _____.
During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, turning day briefly into _____.
In nearby towns, residents will only see a partial eclipse, where part of the sun remains _____.
Because of this, demand for safe glasses has also increased _____.
Experts recommend buying glasses only from trusted _____ to avoid unsafe products.