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. What is the main focus of the text?

The competition between state and private space tourism programs.
The consequences of the space tourism industry being underdeveloped.
The most important milestones in the exploration of space.
The implications of the development of space tourism programs.

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

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

3. How does the author justify the need for a “determined effort” in the space tourism sector?

By arguing that the technology for space tourism is already perfected.
By claiming that current government programs are already sufficient.
By suggesting that consumer demand is already overwhelming.
By emphasizing that significant improvements in cost and safety are necessary for mass adoption.

4. What future relationship between commercial space companies and governments is implied by the article?

They could collaborate to achieve mutual benefits such as improved access and national security.
It is clear that governments will eventually absorb all commercial space companies.
Commercial companies will replace government initiatives entirely.
They will always operate in separate spheres.

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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