FCE Practice Test Plus 1 Reading Test 3 Paper 1 Part 1

FCE Practice Test Plus 1

Reading

Test 3 Paper 1 Part 1

You are going to read an extract from an article about space tourism. Choose from the list A-H the sentence which best summarises each part (1-6) of the extract. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

 

A	Careers can be planned in readiness for jobs in space tourism.	E	Financial planning is required now if you want to be a space tourist in the future.
B	We can look forward to a time of widespread space tourism.	F	There are good reasons for encouraging space tourism.
C	Individuals can contribute in various ways to making space tourism a reality.	G	In its initial phase, space tourism will offer only basic facilities.
D	The development of space tourism will depend on the level of commercial investment.	H	Space tourism is becoming the concern of private companies.

 

SPACE TOURISM The idea of what's called Space Tourism, where ordinary members of the public queue up to buy tickets for travel into outer  space and back. Really stretches the imagination. According to Alan Grant, this distant dream could soon be a reality.
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On Earth, governments provide a number of services, such as defence, police and a legal system. But most activities are done by individuals and companies and it is going to be the same in space. Over the past few years a growing volume of work has been done on the subject and it is now clear that setting up commercial space tourism services is a realistic target for businesses today.
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Many people still think that to get the chance to go to space you have got to try to become an astronaut. Unfortunately, the chances of succeeding are tiny, simply because there are so few astronauts - and there is no prospect of a lot more being employed, However, you need not despair because you will be able to go as a visitor. So for anyone, the first thing you should do if you want to go to space is save up because the demand is expected to be strong and, in the early stages, prices will be high.
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In order to stay longer in space, you could work in one of the businesses that will be set up in orbit. There will be opportunities in manufacturing- aerospace vehicle makers, orbital construction, electric power, extra-terrestrial mining, chemical engineering and other fields. so you can start university studies and try to get the sort of work experience that will ensure you are well-placed to apply for a job in any of these areas.
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The general public are very interested in travelling to space. Apart from the interest factor, such tourism is the only way in which space activities can become profitable and the quickest way to start to use the limitless resources of space to solve our problems on Earth. And living In space involves every line of business, from construction to marketing, fashion, interior design and law.
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It is possible to envisage a future when demand for space tourism travel will grow from thousands of passengers per year to hundreds of thousands per year. Tickets to orbit will cost less commercial and flights will depart from many different airports. Orbital facilities will grow from just being prefabricated modules to large structures constructed for hundreds of guests.
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But like any other business, space tourism will develop chances progressively. Starting as a relatively small-scale and relatively high-priced activity, customers will find that the service will be nearer to “adventure travel” than to a luxury-style hotel. Orbital able accommodation will be safe but rather simple. This will be a time for the pioneers who will not mind the jack of comfort.
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Few projects are successfully completed without the help of people who believe in them. It is possible to take an active role in bringing space tourism about by asking airlines, hotels and travel companies if and when they intend to offer space travel. Others may prefer to lend a hand by doing research into one or more of the areas needing it, or by joining one of the many and companies that are already working towards a future in space.

 

ANSWER KEY

1	E
2	A
3	F
4	B
5	G
6	C