SECTION 4

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

Questions 31-40

Life on the International Space Station.

Complete the notes below. 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

The temperature was easy to adjust.

The food had enough

was efficient.

Problems

Difficulties with air filters caused lack of

It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure.

Systems were incompatible.

Problems when mixing

because of the preservatives.

The

available were not always suitable for their purpose.

It was difficult to access the

for equipment maintenance.

Suggested improvements

Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive

In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller's

There should be less emphasis on

and more on other issues.