Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence.
in 2011, nasa began retiring its space shuttles. the shuttles, which had been flying since 1981, were simply getting old. their technology and design were outdated. they were expensive to operate and maintain. their primary task of hauling heavy items to the international space station had been completed. nasa was under presidential direction to spread its wings beyond earths orbit. it had been ordered to use its money for other programs.
the shuttle program was ________.
a released
b canceled
c organized
d neglected

Explanation:

El párrafo dice que NASA comenzó a retirar sus transbordadores espaciales en 2011. Las palabras clave son "retiring" (retirar) y "use its money for other programs" (usar su dinero para otros programas). Esto sugiere que el programa de transbordadores fue cancelado.

Answer:

B. canceled