Landmark 1, Lesson 9, Parts 1 & 2

Spell the word correctly.

(a)  

Choose the correct spelling.

• association

• asociation

• associashion

• asociashon

Can anyone be an astronaut?

• No

• Yes

Space (a)   is a promising scientific technology that may make traveling to space simple.

Who is the president of the Japan Space Elevator Association?

• Iijima Sumii

• Iijima Sumio

• Ohno Shinichi

• Ohno Shuichi

An object intentionally placed into orbit in outer space.

• gravity

• satellite

• force

• cable

To send a rocket, missile or satellite into the air or into space.

• gravity

• equator

• launch

• downward

ISS means International (a)   Station.

How many hours will it take for the elevator to reach the height of the ISS?

• 1 to 2 hours

• 3 to 4 hours

• 5 to 6 hours

• 7 to 8 hours

In order to reach the stationary satellite about 36,000 km above the Earth, the elevator will take about one week.

• TRUE

• FALSE