Vocabulary
Translate into English "космический корабль".
Spaceship/spacecraft
Change to passive: "Scientists observe the comet every year."
The comet is observed every year.
My brother wants to become an _____ (ASTRONOMY) when he grows up.
Astronomer
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You are considering taking part in the Mars mission programme and now you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
1. How long will the mission last?
Name the natural satellite of Earth (one word).
The Moon
Read it right:
astronaut
cosmonaut
gyroscope
/ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/
/ˈkɒz.mə.nɔːt/
/ˈdʒaɪ.rə.skəʊp/
Put into Past Perfect Continuous: "They (prepare) the capsule for weeks before the test."
had been preparing
Space _____ (EXPLORE) has led to many technological advances on Earth.
The recent _____ (DISCOVER) of water ice on the Moon excited scientists.
Exploration
Discovery
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You are considering taking part in the Mars mission programme and now you'd like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
1. What training is required for participants?
2. What are the scientific research objectives of the programme?
3. What communication options with Earth will be available?
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Mission control monitored the real-time telemetry as the spacecraft’s propulsion system adjusted its trajectory, while the ground station’s parabolic antenna maintained a continuous data link.
/ˈmɪʃən kənˈtroʊl ˈmɑnɪtərd ðə ˈriəl ˌtaɪm tɛˈlɛmətri æz ðə ˈspeɪsˌkræfts prəˈpʌlʃən ˈsɪstəm əˈdʒʌstɪd ɪts trəˈdʒɛktəri, waɪl ðə ɡraʊnd ˈsteɪʃənz ˌpærəˈbɑlɪk ænˈtɛnə meɪnˈteɪnd ə kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈdeɪtə lɪŋk/
The first cosmonaut became a real star. During meetings, admirers tried not only to embrace the hero but also to take away a memento, often buttons. After such encounters, the cosmonaut had new ones _______ [SEW] onto his uniform, and he even carried a supply with him on trips.
sewn
In orbit, astronauts experience _____ (WEIGHT) conditions and float freely.
The images from the James Webb telescope are absolutely _____ (REMARK).
The success of deep-space missions depends on seamless international _____ (COLLABORATE).
weightless
remarkable
collaboration
When living in a cramped space with two or more people for months, you’d think that there would be no need for a special shared zone. But on Russia’s Mir space station, a high-tech dining table is ___ (A) and discuss aeronautical projects.
The Mir station orbited Earth from 1986 to 2001, straight through the end of the Soviet Union. The station was ___ (B) habitation. Cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov still holds the record for the longest continuous space stay.
1. in Moscow, where it can be seen today
2. a place where the crew gather for meals
3. the first experiment with long-term space
A) 2. a place where the crew gather for meals
B) 3. the first experiment with long-term space
This phenomenon experienced by astronauts on the ISS causes muscle atrophy and bone density loss.
Zero gravity
Convert the transcription into the correctly spelled word. Watch out for silent letters and tricky spellings.
/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈɡræv.ə.ti/
/ˌkraɪ.əˈdʒen.ɪk/
/aɪˈɒn.ə.sfɪər/
/ˌsuː.pəˈnəʊ.və/
microgravity
cryogenic
ionosphere
supernova
His first medal after the flight was for "the development of virgin lands". Gagarin landed in Saratov Region, in an area that belonged to virgin lands. 1) ______________ [FOLLOW] him, many cosmonauts received this medal, originally 2)________ [INTEND] for state farms and collective farmers.
1) Following, 2) intended
The history of space ___EXPLORE___ began with early rocket experiments in the 20th century. Thanks to remarkable _____ SCIENCE _____ advancements, humans finally reached the Moon in 1969. Neil Armstrong ____ SUCCESS ____ stepped onto the lunar surface, declaring it "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Since then, international ___COOPERATE____ between space agencies has made projects like the International Space Station a reality.
The history of space ___EXPLORATION___ began with early rocket experiments in the 20th century. Thanks to remarkable _____ SCIENTIFIC _____ advancements, humans finally reached the Moon in 1969. Neil Armstrong ____ SUCCESSFULLY ____ stepped onto the lunar surface, declaring it "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Since then, international ___COOPERATION ____ between space agencies has made projects like the International Space Station a reality.
The multicoloured dining table was ___ (A). It came with slots where cosmonauts could heat up tins and tubes of food like liver stroganoff and chicken in white sauce. A built-in vacuum cleaner would suck up any stray crumbs, ___ (B) could be damaged by dust. The table could also distribute hot and cold water for rehydrating food.
1. located in the station’s core module
2. in Moscow, where it can be seen today
3. a place where the crew gather for meals
4. the first experiment with long-term space
5. a vital feature when important equipment
A) 1. located in the station’s core module
B) 5. a vital feature when important equipment
What is the name of the NASA program that first landed humans on the Moon?
Apollo
Write the full sentence in standard spelling.
1. /ˈmɪʃən kənˈtroʊl ˈmɑnɪtəd ðə ˈriəl ˌtaɪm tɛˈlɛmətri/
2. /ðə ˈspeɪsˌkrɑːfts prəˈpʌlʃən ˈsɪstəm əˈdʒʌstɪd ɪts
trəˈdʒɛktəri/
On March 9, 2024 Yuri Gagarin _______ [TURN] 90 today. What are some of the unknown facts about him?
would have turned
The father of theoretical astronautics, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, was a Soviet. His works have been an inspiration to ___LEAD___ Russian rocket engineers Valentin Glushko and Sergev Korolyov.
Soviet ___SCIENCE___ paved the way to the well-known success of the Russian space program. Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite orbiting the Earth, was launched in 1957.
On April 12, 1957, Yury Gagarin ___SUCCESS___ made the first human trip to space.
Since then, many other Russian and Soviet records in space ___EXPLORE___ followed.
Even now, Russia continues to be the ___LEAD___ in satellite launching.
It is also the sole transport provider for space ___TOUR___.
The father of theoretical astronautics, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, was a Soviet. His works have been an inspiration to ___LEADING___ Russian rocket engineers Valentin Glushko and Sergev Korolyov.
Soviet ___SCIENTISTS___ paved the way to the well-known success of the Russian space program. Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite orbiting the Earth, was launched in 1957.
On April 12, 1957, Yury Gagarin ___SUCCESSFULLY___ made the first human trip to space.
Since then, many other Russian and Soviet records in space ___EXPLORATION___ followed.
Even now, Russia continues to be the ___LEADER___ in satellite launching.
It is also the sole transport provider for space ___TOURISTS___.
The Mir station was ___ (A) expected. The table was important as a surface for food prep and work. However, it was also a place where international astronauts could connect and collaborate while breaking bread. The dining table was brought back to Earth to the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics ___ (B).
1. located in the station’s core module
2. in Moscow, where it can be seen today
3. a place where the crew gather for meals
4. the first experiment with long-term space
5. a vital feature when important equipment
6. appeared at the London Science Museum as
7. in service for 15 years, three times longer than
A) 7. in service for 15 years, three times longer than
B) 2. in Moscow, where it can be seen today
Launched in 1990, this space telescope has captured iconic images like the Pillars of Creation.
What is the name of the telescope?
Hubble or the Hubble Space Telescope