Question

Summative Assessment for the unit «Space>>>
Task 1. Listen for Specific Details Listen to the audio recording and do the test. Go to this
link to listen: English Listening Lesson: Life as an Astronaut - Espresso English
1. How many astronauts are in a typical space shuttle crew?
a. Five.
b. Seven
c. Ten
2. The improvement in space food comes from...
a. The military invention of Meals Ready to Eat
b. Increasing the nutritional value of astronauts' food
c. Giving the astronauts training from famous chefs
3. Which of these things is NOT used when astronauts shower?
a. A plastic sleeve-V
b. A vacuum
c. Disinfectant
4. What is done with liquid waste on the space station?
a. It is cleaned and purified
b. It is kept until landing
c. It is released into space.
5. Astronauts exercise a lot because...
a. Their work requires a lot of strength
b. If they don't, they could lose bone density
c. They have lots of free time
6. One of the recent projects on the space station is...
a. Observing and documenting changes on Earth over time
b. Developing vehicles for transporting humans through space
c. Testing the effect of solar radiation on newly-developed materials
7. Do astronauts have internet?
a. Yes, all the time
b. Yes, 3 times a day
c. No, only radio

Answer 1

1. b. Seven
2. b. Increasing the nutritional value of astronauts' food
3. a. A plastic sleeve
4. a. It is cleaned and purified
5. b. If they don't, they could lose bone density
6. a. Observing and documenting changes on Earth over time
7. a. Yes, all the time