Improving Writing with Illustrations

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of using illustrations to enhance comprehension in writing. It explores life aboard the International Space Station, focusing on challenges like weightlessness, eating, staying healthy, and working in space. The tutorial guides viewers on selecting appropriate images to make complex concepts clearer and more engaging.

Why are illustrations important in writing?

• They are only for decoration.

• They replace the need for text.

• They help readers understand complex topics.

• They make the text longer.

What is a key reason for including illustrations in informative writing?

• To help readers visualize difficult concepts.

• To reduce the amount of text needed.

• To make the text look colorful.

• To make the document longer.

What is the primary function of the International Space Station?

• To provide a tourist destination in space.

• To act as an orbiting laboratory for scientific research.

• To serve as a permanent home for astronauts.

• To orbit the moon.

How do astronauts adapt to weightlessness on the ISS?

• By strapping themselves and objects to the station.

• By using magnetic shoes.

• By using heavy weights to stay grounded.

• By floating freely without any support.

What is a unique challenge of eating in space?

• Food must be eaten with chopsticks.

• Food must be grown on the ISS.

• Food must be packaged to prevent floating crumbs.

• Food must be cooked at high temperatures.

What is a common method for astronauts to drink liquids in space?

• Using regular cups.

• Using plastic bags with straws.

• Using open containers.

• Using metal flasks.

Why might astronauts' sense of taste be decreased in space?

• Because of the limited food options.

• Due to the recycled air.

• Because of the high pressure environment.

• Due to the lack of gravity.

How do astronauts ensure they stay healthy on the ISS?

• By exercising 2 to 3 hours daily.

• By sleeping for 12 hours a day.

• By eating only canned food.

• By avoiding any physical activity.

What is a spacewalk?

• A walk on the moon.

• A walk inside the space station.

• A walk on Mars.

• A walk outside the space station in a spacesuit.

What is a major purpose of the ISS?

• To provide a base for moon missions.

• To act as a satellite for Earth.

• To conduct research in a microgravity environment.

• To serve as a space hotel.