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

2. Which inference best describes the author’s view on the role of commercial space companies in future space travel?

They are motivated solely by profit, regardless of safety concerns.
They will likely fail without complete government takeover.
They should operate independently of any government involvement.
They are vital in bridging current technological gaps and expanding space access.

3. What does the author say in the second paragraph?

Critics of space tourism consider it to be too dangerous.
The criticism of space tourism is harsh but justified.
Critics are wrong in their assessment of space tourism.
Space tourism won’t be accepted because of the criticism.

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

It is clear that governments will eventually absorb all commercial space companies.
Commercial companies will replace government initiatives entirely.
They could collaborate to achieve mutual benefits such as improved access and national security.
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), 2023

1. Reading Task 1.1. Space tourism

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