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On September 9, the astronauts were ready. Atlantis was ready, too, and after a delay of
several days, the weather was right for a launch. At 11:15 A.M., Atlantis with its crew of
astronauts ) blasted off for a twelve-day trip.

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1 Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The delay led to the space shuttle accident in 2003. ......................
2. The quality of the space shuttle Atlantis was improved. ......................
3. The spacewalks of the Atlantis crew were as complicated as others. ......................

4. Three out of four astronauts had to perform spacewalks separately. ......................
5. The space shuttle Atlantis was launched right after it was ready. ......................

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1 Answer the question below
1. What was the purpose of this space travel?

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2. How many spacewalkers were there on the shuttle?

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3. What was provided to the spacewalkers before this misson?
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4. What was supposed to be installed to the space station?

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5. How long did the trip last?

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D. SPEAKING

XI Work in groups of 3-4. Look at the words and phrases in the box below. Which
areabout the qualities, knowledge and skills that an astronaut must have.

intelligence good sense of humour adaptability
physical Condition arts skills mental endurance

understanding about Literature engineering skills language
skills
understanding about biological science understanding about history
understanding about physical science mathematics qualifications

communication skills problem solving skills

Now give explanation why those qualities, knowledge and skills are very important
for an astronaut. Give examples if possible.

Then make a mini presentation to the class.

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