LISTENING UNIT 2 BAT1 B

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LISTENING

You are going to listen to a conversation between Peter and Maria on space tourism and space communities. Read the questions below, then listen and choose the correct answers.

1 What is Maria’s opinion about the cost of space tourism?

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Ordinary people are now able to try it because the price has come down.

It is unlikely to be an affordable option for most people.

It will definitely come down in price in the future.

It is understandable that it is still so expensive.

2 Why does Peter feel people are interested in space tourism? *

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They want to learn about life in space.

They enjoy experiencing something different.

They enjoy giving themselves a personal challenge.

They want to appear better than other people.

3 The space tourism company SpaceTrek claims their holidays will be ... *

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five times more expensive than an all-inclusive holiday on Earth.

similar to an all-inclusive holiday on Earth.

of a higher standard than an all-inclusive holiday on Earth.

a completely unforgettable experience for travellers.

4 What do Maria and Peter agree about investing in space colonies? *

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A lot more money is required for it.

More research is needed first.

Now is the best time to do it.

It is not a good idea right now.

5 One problem with establishing space communities that Peter mentions is ... *

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the length of time needed for travel.

the accessibility of water.

the transportation of food.

the building of homes.

6 What does Maria say about the problems involved in establishing space communities? *

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They will not be dealt with soon.

They should be easy to fix.

They are likely to be just temporary.

They are being dealt with right now.

7 Peter’s question about having a home in space concerns ... *

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services to the house.

ownership of the property.

obeying building rules.

the land the house is on.

8 What is Maria’s worry about food in space? *

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It will be impossible to grow.

People will be limited in what they can eat.

It will taste very different from food on Earth.

It will look different from the food on Earth.

9 Maria and Peter agree that when it comes to people’s health in space, they ... *

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are unlikely to experience any major problems.

will have problems with their bones.

are less likely to have problems with their muscles.

should prioritise exercise to avoid serious problems.

10 What conclusion about living in space does Peter come to? *

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It is something he will never be able to do.

Humans will be unable to change how their bodies react.

It is something for future generations.

Even his grandchildren will not experience it.

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