Reading Task 1.2. Space tourism — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda II (Augstākais līmenis).

The second part of the Reading Task 1
Read the article "Space Tourism" (available here). For questions and statements 1 — 4 below, choose the answer that you think fits best based on the text.
Read the questions first to know what kind of information to look for when reading the whole article.

1. What does the author suggest as a necessary step for the growth of the space tourism industry?

Embracing innovation and cooperation with commercial space companies.
Separating space tourism from other commercial space activities.
Using commercial orbital platforms as possible tourist destinations.
Focusing on space research without engaging in other commercial activities.

2. Why could governments become interested in space tourism?

To compete with private companies in space vehicle development.
To improve state defence and safety by using space vehicles.
To make sure that its advances do not threaten national security.
To generate additional profit for a country’s budget.

3. Which option best summarizes the overall tone of the article regarding the future of space tourism?

Skeptical and dismissive
Cautiously optimistic
Indifferent
Alarmist

4. Why is the integration of space tourism with commercial orbital platforms considered beneficial?

It broadens the customer base and strengthens business models.
It guarantees government contracts.
It significantly reduces manufacturing costs.
It eliminates the risks associated with space travel.

Atsauce:

https://www.visc.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valoda (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2023

2. Reading Task 1.2. Space tourism

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