RI.3 "WHAT IS A SPACEWALK"

Part A 

13. According to the passage, what is the effect of nitrogen on an astronaut during a  spacewalk?  

• A The astronaut will have trouble breathing. 

   

• B The astronaut will move very slowly.

• C The astronaut’s body will hurt. 

• D The astronaut’s body will fly away. 

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Part B 

14. Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer in Part A? 

• A “When astronauts go on spacewalks, they wear spacesuits to keep themselves safe.”  (paragraph 8) 

• B “These gas bubbles can cause astronauts to feel pain in their shoulders, elbows, wrists, and  knees.” (paragraph 10) 

• C “When astronauts get ready to go on a spacewalk, they go through the first door and lock it  tight behind them.” (paragraph 11) 

• D “If an astronaut were to become untethered and float away, SAFER would help him or her fly  back to the spacecraft.” (paragraph 13)

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15. Who holds the world record for the most spacewalks? 

• A Alexei Leonov 

• B Michael Lopez-Alegria 

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  C Anatoly Solovyev 

• D Ed White

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16. Why do astronauts tether their tools to their spacesuits?  

• A to make their spacesuits heavier 

• B to fix their spacesuits when they break 

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  C to keep their tools from floating away 

• D to share their tools with others

17. What is the main idea of paragraphs 12-13?  

• A Astronauts on spacewalks work together in teams. 

• B Astronauts on spacewalks protect themselves from danger. 

• C Astronauts on spacewalks carry oxygen in their spacesuits. 

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•  D Astronauts on spacewalks try to learn more about space.

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18. Which phrase from paragraphs 14-15 helps the reader understand the meaning of the  word train ? 

• A “…going for a swim.” 

• B “…floating in water.” 

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  C “…practice for a spacewalk…” 

• D “…wear a helmet…”

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