Appendix 1

1. Read the following sentences and try to guess which words match the definitions in
exercise 2.

-The earth is the third planet from the sun and the only one known to support life.

-Astronauts carry water and oxygen in their backpacks.

-In 1948, the first rocket with living animals was launched into space.

-The moon shines over the sea.

-In 1981, space shuttle Columbia returned to Earth successfully.

2. Which word means…..?

______________: a piece of equipment, often containing life-support devices, designed to

be used while being carried on the back.

______________: the round object that you can see shining in the sky at night, and that
moves around the Earth every 28 days.

________________: a vehicle that is designed to go into space and return to Earth several
times.

________________: a vehicle used for travelling or carrying things into space, which is
shaped like a big tube.

_________________: the planet that we live on.

3. Write the correct word under each picture.

A B C D E

__________ ___________ ______________ ______________ ___________