Comprehension task

I. Read the word combinations and translate them into Russian

incredible achievements, human civilization, scientific-technical revolution, fighter – pilot, space technologies, scientific research, test – pilots, practical implementation, satellite communication, descent capsule, in-flight time, onboard notebook computers, multiple press – conferences, once-in-a-lifetime experience, the rigour of a space flight.

II. Make up the word combinations

1. incredible 2. human 3. automatic 4. space 5. unique 6. practical 7. aerospace 8. perfect 9. preparatory 10. firm

a) chance b) civilization c) stations d) implementation e) vehicles f) training g) equipment h) desire i) achievements j) company

III. Fill in the missing words (flight, incredible, tourism, own, professions)

1. XX century was marked by … achievements.

2. The development of space industry has drawn many people of different … in it.

3. April 28, 2001 has become an official birthday of the space ….

4. Mark Shuttleworth carried out his … scientific-research program

5. ATLAS aerospace company is privileged to offer you a real into space.

IV. Find synonyms in the list of words

incredible, perform, report, realization, research, unbelievable, buy, consider, suppose, get, definite, allow, announce, permit, fulfill, implementation, exploration, purchase, certain, receive.

V. Find antonyms in the list of words

incredible, finish, many, ascend, credible, start, few, launch, land, descent, tourist, forbid, resident, sell, permit, unusual, deliver, usual, send, purchase.

VI. Agree or disagree with the following statements

1. Yuri Gagarin was the first cosmonaut of the planet the Soviet test – pilot.

2. The development of space industry has drawn more and scientists, engineers, designers, test – pilots.

3. Nowadays the space technologies are gradually transferring from the field of practical implementation into the sphere of experimental and scientific research.

4. April 28, 2001 has become an official birthday of the space tourism.

5. In order to commemorate this incredible event the second space tourist purchased «Soyuz TM-33» descent capsule.

VII. Match the questions with the answers

1. When did the first cosmonaut encircle the Earth?	а) Yes, he was.
2. Was the XX century marked by incredible achievements?	b) On April 25, 2002.
3. When is an official birthday of the space tourism?	c) Yes, it was.
4. When was the second space tourist launched into space?	d) On April 28, 2001.
5. Was the second space tourist allowed to freely move along the space station?	e) On April 12, 1961.