Reading Task 1.1. Space tourism — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda II (Augstākais līmenis).

The first 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. Which of the following best describes the term “suborbital” as used in the text?

A flight confined entirely within Earth’s atmosphere.
A flight that enters a complete orbit around the Earth.
A flight that travels directly to the Moon.
A flight that reaches the edge of space without completing an orbit.

2. Which option best reflects the author’s view on the current state of space tourism technology?

It is too dangerous and should be abandoned.
It is fully developed and ready for mass-market adoption.
It is only a short-term novelty with no long-term potential.
It still requires significant advancements to be safe and affordable for everyone.

3. How does the historical context provided in the article strengthen the argument for space tourism?

It suggests that public interest in space has always been minimal.
It proves that government programs are unnecessary.
It indicates that aviation and space tourism face identical challenges.
It shows that modest beginnings in technology can lead to significant, long-term industry transformations.

4. How is the concept of “weightlessness” used to enhance the description of space tourism?

To highlight the unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience that space travel offers.
To imply that weightlessness is common in all forms of travel.
To suggest that the physical sensations are the only benefit of space tourism.
To underline the inherent dangers of space travel.

Atsauce:

https://www.visc.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valoda (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2024

1. Reading Task 1.1. Space tourism

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