Question 1 - 10
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Life on the International Space Station
Background - The station was occupied by international teams of scientists over several months. - Research was done on living conditions.
Early impressions
- The air smelt 1..
- The temperature was easy to adjust.
- The food had enough 2..
- 3. was efficient.
Problems
- Difficulties with air filters caused lack of 4..
- It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure.
- Systems were incompatible.
e g. there were problems when mixing 5. because of the preservatives.
- The 6. available were not always suitable for their purpose.
- It was difficult to access the 7. for equipment maintenance.
Suggested improvements
- Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive 8..
- In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller’s 9..
- There should be less emphasis on 10. and more on other issues.
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