Unit 23: Talk with an Astronaut

I like to have two monitors for when I play video games

• computer screens

• photographs

• a type of lizard

• security cameras

My latest acting role is being the evil villain!

• part in a play

• goal in life

• tumbling on the floor

• a type of pastry

His biggest accomplishment was earning his college degree in engineering.

• things done with skill

• things that are easy

• things that are delicious

• things that done quickly

What is your specific location?

• exact

• approximate

• map

• favorite

Her main focus was to get an A in math.

• main point of interest

• request

• vacation

• textbook

The Earth has gravity, which means we don't float away.

• a force that attracts objects toward the center of Earth

• a series of large oceans

• a range of tall mountains

• a rope tied to your ankle

Why did the author ask Ellen Ochoa about NASA training?

• to show how thorough NASA training is

• to give specific answers about NASA training

• to convince the reader to be an astronaut

• to show when astronauts begin their training

Which does NOT show how thorough NASA training is?

• "Each mission has its own specific purpose

• "we prepare for anything that could happen on a space mission"

• "In training... problems have to be solved"

• "Everything is always harder to do in training"

According to Ellen Ochoa, which TWO things are required to be an astronaut?

• a college degree in math or a technical science

• the ability to work closely with other people

• the ability to work well by yourself

• being incredibly strong

What is the effect of zero gravity?

• an astronaut is weightless

• an astronaut becomes stronger

• an astronaut might drown

• an astronaut might be reminded of Earth