VOL 5 Test 8 - Life on the International Space Station

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Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Background
  • 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