PART 4: International Space Station

Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

 

Background

• Station was occupied by international teams of scientists over several months.
• Research was done on living conditions.

 

Early impressions

• The air smelt 31. __________
• The temperature was easy to adjust.
• The food had enough 32. __________
• 33. __________ was efficient

 

Problems

• Difficulties with air filters caused lack of 34. __________
• It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure.
• Systems were incompatible
  • e.g. there were problems when mixing 35. __________ because of the preservatives
• The 36. __________ available were not always suitable for their purposes
• It was difficult to access the 37. __________ for equipment maintenance

 

Suggested improvements

• Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive 38. __________
• In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller’s 39. __________
• There should be less emphasis on 40. __________ and more on other issues

 

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Đáp án

31. fresh

32. variety

33. communication

34. sleep

35. water

36. tools

37. instructions

38. testing

39. accent

40. safety