Read the passage about space. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F
In the past, the study of space was mainly carried out by astronomers using telescopes. However, astronomers sometimes had it wrong. Meanwhile, apart from the desire to conquer the world around, humans also want more space to accommodate the world’s increasing population.
Owing to the developments in space technology, humans have made spectacular explorations and discoveries of the space. The explorations can be conducted either by unmanned robotic probes or by human spaceflights. Undeniably, those achievements have been made quickly as a result of the “space race” by the Soviet Union and the United States. Within more than two decades, from the beginning of 1950s to 1970s, the two nations launched many of the milestones, from launching living beings into space to launching flybies to observe planets.
However, the biggest achievement of the 21st century has been the cooperation in launching the International Space Station, which serves as space environment research laboratory for experiments in many fields. It is also suited for the testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars. Hopefully, in the near future, space technological advancements will soon allow us to find out habitable space environment.
1 The study of space via telescopes may not always bring the right findings.T
2 One purpose of space explorations is to look for habitable places.T
3 The developments in technology allow scientists to discover more about space.T
4 The Soviet Union and the United States cooperated in space explorations in the 1950sF
5 International Space Station is the result of joint efforts by nations.T
Combine each pair of sentence to make a complete sentence using a relative pronoun. Here is an example.
A spacecraft is a vehicle. It is used for travel into space.
→ A spacecraft is a vehicle which is used for travel into space.
1. The International Space Station is a large spacecraft. It was launched in 1988.
→ __________The International Space Station is a large spacecraft which was launched in 1988.
2 An astronomer is a scientist. An astronomer studies the sun, the moon and other planets.
→ ____An astronomer is a scientist who studies the sun, the moon and other planets.
3 A telescope is a piece of equipment. Astronomers use it to observe stars.
→ ___A telescope is a piece of equipment which astronomers use to observe stars.
4 The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
→ ____The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
5 Space tourism is becoming more and more popular. It is space travel for recreational purposes.
→ ____Space tourism which is space travel for recreational purposes is becoming more and more popular.
1.
Most services nowadays are mass-focused, not ____________ -oriented. (individual)
individually
2.
My son took part in the Beyond 2030 forum, which invited people to share their __________ of the future. (visual)
vision
3.
Tour ______________ responsible for organising and preparing holiday tours. (operate)
operators
4.
_______________ school teachers educate children between the ages of 11 and 18 in a national curriculum subject area. (second)
Secondary
5.
Police ________________ support laws through the detection, prevention and investigation of crime. (office)
officers
6.
____________ provide financial advice to clients that range from multinational organisations and governmental bodies to small independent businesses. (account)
Accountants
