Question

The host most likely says "Houston, we have a podcast" and "let’s go lightspeed and jump right ahead to our talk with Dr. Tom Williams" in paragraph 1 to —

A) Suggest that the guest speaker is a former astronaut himself.

B) Reflect the serious nature of the subject matter.

C) Help the audience recall their childhood impressions of space.

D) Establish the discussion as informal but rooted in the subject matter.

Answer 1

The host most likely uses casual and informal language to create a friendly atmosphere, while also referencing space exploration to root the discussion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The host most likely says "Houston, we have a podcast" and "let’s go lightspeed and jump right ahead to our talk with Dr. Tom Williams" in paragraph 1 to establish the discussion as informal but rooted in the subject matter. The use of casual language like "Houston, we have a podcast" creates a friendly atmosphere for the audience, while the reference to "lightspeed" and "Dr. Tom Williams" signifies that the podcast is about space exploration.