Say yes

3. Is loss of life a price we should be willing to pay for space exploration?

Say yes

"Each and every astronaut is well aware of the risks involved each time a shuttle is launched. Where would the world be today if we stopped exploring, stopped trying every time an unfortunate incident occurred? Space is our future and we should continue to explore its every aspect."

Say no

4. Would you fly on the shuttle if you could?

Say yes

"If I were given the opportunity (возможность, шанс) to fly on the shuttle, I would drop everything, give the cat to my neighbors and go straight to NASA. I know I would be risking my life, but that kind of experience is worth any risk."

Say no

ЗАДАНИЯ

1. Назовите значение следующих интернациональных слов:

program, tragic, problem, risk, incident, aspect

2. Найдите условные предложения в ответах на вопросы 1, 2, 3, 4, выпишите их и переведите на русский язык.

3. Переведите на русский язык следующие словосочетания:

space shuttle program; so far; to move forward; in vain; waste of money and human life; problems that need our attention; put a stop to something; manned space flights; unmanned space flights; to be aware of something; to launch a shuttle; an unfortunate incident; to risk one's life; to be given the opportunity; the experience is worth any risk

4. Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

Do you think space flight program in Russia should continue and the program's budget be increased?

Should civilians (гражданские лица) be permitted on future space flights?

Would you fly to space if you were given the opportunity?

EXPERIENCE

Experience is a fine teacher, it's true.

But here is what makes me burn (что меня злит):

Experience is always teaching me

Things I'd rather not learn.

Ethel Wegert

УРОК ДВАДЦАТЬ ШЕСТОЙ LESSON TWENTY-SIX