Skimming and Scanning Quiz

Skim this article and answer the following question.

What is the main purpose of this article?

• To inform us of a technical problem in the International Space Station (ISS)

• To inform us about the possible return date of astronauts stuck in the space

• To inform us of the spacecraft that will bring astronauts home

• To inform us of the astronauts' experience

Skim this article and answer the following question. By when does NASA plan to make a decision regarding the astronauts' return?

• By the end of August

• By the end of September

• By the end of October

• By the end of December

Skim the aricle and answer the following question. What are the two alternatives mentioned for the astronauts' return home?

• Apollo 11

• SpaceX flight

• Starliner

• SpaceX craft

Scan this article and answer the following question. What is the problem about astronauts not having the proper space suits on the SpaceX flight?

• There will be additional risks

• There is no problem

• There are no spacecrafts for them to return to Earth

• There are no money to send a flight to return

Scan this article and answer the following question. Boeing has full confidence that Starliner can bring the two astronauts safely home.

• True

• False