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