8th BM Review- Peggy Whitson: Living and Working in Space

Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand what cumulative means?

• home away from home

• holds the record for

• total time over three expeditions

• mostly aboard the ISS

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Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that Peggy Whitson is one of NASA's most experienced astronauts?

• In an interview, Whitson illustrated the challenges of zero gravity by showing pictures of callouses on the tops of her toes. (paragraph 3)

• When one commander returns to Earth, a new commander takes over. (paragraph 4)

• Whitson performed five spacewalks to work on the module. (paragraph 5)

• Because she was on the ISS for over nine months on her third expedition, she studied the effects of extended time in space on the body and mind. (paragraph 6)

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The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by-

• comparing life on Earth to life on the ISS and then giving details about astronauts' work in space

• providing background information about the ISS and then describing Whitson's accomplishments

• explaining the history of the ISS and then describing how Whitson as commander led its expansion

• describing causes and effects of zero gravity in space and then giving examples of solutions to the problem.

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Based on paragraph 7, the reader can infer that-

• Whitson was too young to become an astronaut when she firs applied

• people must work for NASA for many years before becoming astronauts

• NASA is very selective about who can become an astronaut

• NASA astronauts are more successful when they struggle with setbacks

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Which sentence best demonstrates that astronauts' work in space could improve the lives of people on Earth?

• Astronauts like Whitson have been living and working on the ISS for over twenty years. (paragraph 2)

• All astronauts have important jobs on the ISS: they conduct experiments and make sure all equipment is functioning properly. (paragraph 4)

• Returning to the ISS for a third time, Whitson performed many experiments, including looking at how lung cancer cells respond to treatments and how bone cells change during spaceflight. (paragraph 6)

• Whitson encourages young people to find their passions and to work to make their dreams a reality. (paragraph 9)

Why does the author include the quotations in paragraphs 7 and 9?

• To provide information about Whitson's path to becoming an astronaut

• To inspire readers to use Whitson's experiences to set challenging goals and achieve them

• To explain Whitson's views on the astronaut training program and on the importance of space exploration

• To describe Whitson's opinion about the records she set during her time in space

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The infographic "Fact Sheet: The International Space Station" is included in the selection to-

• provide more context for understanding the ISS

• support the claim that few women ever become astronauts

• clarify that Russia sends the most spacecraft to the ISS

• demonstrate findings and discoveries from Whitson's ISS research

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What is the best summary of the article?

• Astronauts live and work on the ISS for months at a time. Dr. Peggy Whitson is the NASA astronaut who has spent the most days on the ISS. She holds several records for female astronauts and has served as commander of the ISS. Whitson knows how to exercise on the ISS and how to combat the effects of zero gravity.

• The ISS is only sometimes visible from Earth, but there are always astronauts aboard. The astronauts sleep, eat, exercise, and work amid the challenges of zero gravity. Peggy Whitson and others exercise to combat the effects of zero gravity on their muscles and bones. Whitson conducted experiments to improve the health of astronauts in space.

• Dr. Peggy Whitson spent more days aboard the ISS than any other NASA astronaut during her three expeditions. She served as commanded twice and led the expansion of the ISS. Whitson also conducted valuable experiments that will improve people's health and safety on Earth and in space. She is persistent and brave and encourages young people to find and follow their passions.

• Astronauts must have persistence and bravery. Dr. Peggy Whitson is an astronaut with these qualities. On her second expedition, something went wrong with the returning spacecraft, which made a steep descent. She suffered a hard landing. She was selected to be commander of the ISS twice during her career. Whitson inspires young people to challenge themselves and to work hard to achieve their goals.

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