I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage
Space leisure
For most of their time in orbit, astronauts are fully (1) __________ with repairs and scientific
experiments. But time for relaxation and recreation is essential. To reduce boredom, homesickness and isolation, astronauts are (2) __________to receive a weekly video telephone call from home, as well as daily email messages.
If boredom (3) __________, there are plenty of windows from which to admire the ever-changing (4) __________as the International space Station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. The crew enjoy searching for familiar landmarks, watching lightning flashes, and waiting for one of the (5) __________sunrises and sunsets.
There is a wide choice of leisure activities (6) __________crew members are (7) __________to take along their personal choice of entertainment. These range from chequers or chess sets to books and CDs or their own instruments.
Time (8) __________and bond together is essential for any crew. Meal times are generally set aside for periods of friendly get-togethers, and evenings often (9) the crew settling down to watch the (10)__________DVD movies.
1. A. related | B. filled | C. bored | D. occupied |
2. A. able | B. capable | C. skillful | D. effective |
3. A. sets off | B. continues | C. sets in | D. arrives |
4. A. scene | B. view | C. sight | D. landscape |
5. A. spectacular | B. glory | C. excited | D. respectful |
6. A. so | B. or | C. but | D. since |
7. A. accepted | B. avoided | C. allowed | D. admitted |
8. A. relax | B. to relax | C. relaxing | D. to be relaxing |
9. A. see | B. know | C. consider | D. realise |
10. A. late | B. latest | C. latter | D. most |
