UNIT 10 TEST

READING PAPER

REMEMBER HOW TO …
understand links between and within sentences
Look for words and phrases that:
 link events in time (once, by the time).
 add additional or contrasting ideas (what is more, however).
 show reasons and results (since, consequently).
 express conditions (if, as long as).
 express the writer's attitude (unfortunately, surprisingly,
curiously).
First read the text. Then
answer the questions.
Will you be boarding a flight to Mars?
Scientists are hoping that the first rocket to travel to Mars with humans on board will be leaving in the
2030s. [1] ____
Weather
It's always good, before travelling to a new destination, to check what the weather will be like when you arrive.
On Mars it'll be pretty cold. [2] ____ In winter, it can drop as low as -153 degrees Celsius. [3] ____ There's
only a very thin atmosphere on Mars and that means you'll get terribly sunburned. It's pretty windy on Mars too,
and consequently dust storms will be a big problem.
Basic survival
One nice thing about Earth is that its thick atmosphere contains plenty of oxygen, which makes it possible for
us to breathe. [4] ____ What is more, because there's hardly any atmosphere, you're not likely to find any food
growing there, so do make sure to take a few packed lunches.
Things to see
As you'll have travelled at least 54 million kilometres to get to Mars, you'll probably want to see the sights. The
volcano will be worth a visit, as it's three times the height of Earth's biggest mountain – Mount Everest. If you're
looking for romance, Mars is the perfect destination; without any city lights you'll probably be able to see a lot
more stars than you can see from our position here on Earth. [5] ____
Accommodation
At the moment there's no accommodation on Mars. [6] ____ Unfortunately, however, it's more likely that you'll
be sleeping on the spacecraft you travelled there in.
With all that in mind, if you still want to be one of the pioneers to travel to Mars – we wish you all the best!

Choose True (T) or False (F).

Choose from the sentences (A−G) 7 The temperature on Mars will always
which best fits each gap (1−6). be much lower than the coldest
There is one sentence you don’t need. temperatures on Earth. T/F

1 _G___ 4 __A__ 8 On Mars, protection from the sun will

2 _E___ 5 _B___ be needed whatever the season. T/F
3 _D___ 6 __C__ 9 On Mars, the night sky will look the
same as it does on earth. T/F
A Once you've arrived on Mars, if you decide to take
a walk outside of the space station, you'll certainly 10 The article suggest that by the time
notice the lack of oxygen (you need a spacesuit …). the first humans leave for Mars, there
B What's more, on Mars you’ll be able to see two will probably be a hotel there. T/F
moons at night instead of just one.
C Hopefully by the time you get there, there'll be an
ultra-modern space hotel located within a dome
filled with oxygen.
D Surprisingly, even if you go in winter, you'll
need to pack a pretty strong sun cream.
E If you go in summer, you’ll need a swimsuit.
F Since Mars is further away from the sun than
Earth is, on a really good day in summer the
temperature can only reach 20 degrees Celsius.
G If you're considering joining the explorers that will
be going, there are some things you should know first.

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UNIT 10 TEST
READING PAPER

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