B. Найдите к словам в колонке А антонимы из колонки В.

А В

1. long a. absence

2. forward b. permanent

3. increase с. rapid

4. heavy d. short

5. slow e. lightweight

6. invisible f. complexity

7. changing g. rearward

8. with h. inward

9. simplicity i. visible

10. rise j. without

11. presence k. decrease

12. outward 1. fall

C. Составьте словосочетания глаголов из колонки А и существительных
из колонки В.

А В

1. launch a. study, investigation, research, ех-

2. promote periment, test

3. conduct b. speed, thrust, pressure, cost, drag

4. increase/lower с satellite, spacecraft, space sta-

tion, rocket

d. cooperation, development, tech­nical progress

Упражнение 4.Заполните пропуски словами.

aboard life-support key facilities assembly supply maintenance stays weightless tool

1......... systems of the ISS are expected to be the most ad­
vanced, they can ... cleaner air, purer water, better food, and more
sanitary toilet ... than on the space shuttle. 2. Life ... the station
may not be easy, but it is significantly healthier and more pleasant
than in the past, allowing astronauts to focus more on the scientific
research and station ... that occupy them for about 9 hours a day.
3. Thanks to the long ... on Mir station researchers learned that
bone loss did not lessen over time as previously thought. 4. In the ...
environment of space, everyday activities present new challenges.
5. The Mobile Servicing System to be supplied by Canada is a
four-piece robotic ... that will play a ... role in ... and maintenance
of the ISS.

Упражнение 5. А.Назовите 15—20 ключевых слов и словосочетаний на тему «The International Space Station».

В. Speak about:

Solar sail propulsion systems.