Part 4 · Life on the International Space Station
Questions 31-40
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Life on the International Space Station
Background
- Station was occupied by international teams of scientists over several months.
- Research was done on living conditions.
Early impressions
- The air smelt 31.
- The temperature was easy to adjust.
- The food had enough 32.
- 33. was efficient.
Problems
- Difficulties with air filters caused lack of 34.
- It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure.
- Systems were incompatible
- e.g. there were problems when mixing 35. because of the preservatives
- The 36. available were not always suitable for their purpose
- It was difficult to access the 37. for equipment maintenance
Suggested improvements
- Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive 38.
- In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller's 39.
- There should be less emphasis on 40. and more on other issues