I. Read the article and decide if the sentences below are True or False. Put a cross (X) in the correct place in the table.
| TRUE | FALSE |
1 Astronauts have ten years of training before they go into space. | | |
2 Astronauts practise in real space ships. | | |
3 Working in a swimming pool is a bit like working in space. | | |
4 All astronauts have to learn Japanese. | | |
5 The trainee astronaut likes cycling. | | |
6 Trainee astronauts have to live in many different places. | | |
A day in the life of a trainee astronaut
It can take up to two years to train to be an astronaut. After training, some astronauts wait for ten years before they make their first trip into space. So what’s life like as a trainee astronaut? Well, we asked one!
‘We all learn how to use and take care of the complex equipment we use, so we have many classes. These happen in a classroom, in machines that are a bit like real space ships, and in the swimming pool. The swimming pool is very similar to being in space because you weigh much less in water!
‘We also have to have language classes. My first language is Japanese, but I have to learn English and Russian too, so I can talk to the ground crew. I have to be very fit so I exercise for about three hours a day. Many of my colleagues go running together, but I prefer cycling on my own.
‘There are training centres in Germany, Russia, Japan and the USA and we spend time at all of them. I hope one day I can make it into space.’
II. Read the magazine article and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
1 Johnny Depp’s home is in ……..
A France. B Kentucky. C Los Angeles.
2 Johnny is……
A tall. B slim. C quiet.
3 Jack Sparrow’s hair is
A brown. B white. C black.
4 Edward Scissorhands is
A friendly. B brave. C nervous.
5 Edward Scissorhands has the same colour
A eyes as Johnny. B hair as Johnny. C skin as Johnny.
6 The Mad Hatter
A has orange eyes and green hair. B has orange hair and is American.
C has green eyes and is Scottish.
1.Because there is no gravity.
2.They have to use soap and wet towels.
3.They eat dried foods in bags.
4.Yes,they do.