Evren & Gelecek Hayatı
Space Tourism and Future Travel
1. According to the passage, why might space tourism become more accessible to ordinary people in the future? (çıkarım yapma)
- A) Because engineers are working on cheaper technologies and costs will decrease over time.
- B) Because the space hotel has already reduced its prices to $1 million per night.
- C) Because the government has promised to pay for everyone's space vacation.
- D) Because SpaceX and Blue Origin have stopped charging money for reservations.
2. How does the author organize information about space tourism in the passage? (çözümleme)
- A) By listing only the benefits and ignoring any drawbacks.
- B) By presenting both positive possibilities and potential problems.
- C) By arguing that space tourism is dangerous and should be stopped immediately.
- D) By comparing space tourism prices from different countries.
3. What can be inferred about the current cost of space tourism compared to its future affordability? (genelleme)
- A) It will always remain expensive and only rich people will travel to space.
- B) The price is expected to drop significantly as technology improves and becomes widespread.
- C) The government will make it free for everyone by 2050.
- D) It will become more expensive because demand is very high.
4. Why might scientists' warnings about space tourism be important for decision-makers to consider? (muhakeme)
- A) Because scientists are always right and their opinions should never be questioned.
- B) Because environmental damage could have long-term consequences for Earth's atmosphere and future generations.
- C) Because scientists want to prevent rich people from enjoying new experiences.
- D) Because the scientists own competing companies that want to stop SpaceX and Blue Origin.
5. Which statement best represents the author's overall perspective on space tourism? (yorumlama)
- A) Space tourism is a wonderful idea with no negative effects whatsoever.
- B) Space tourism should be banned because it is too dangerous and expensive.
- C) Space tourism is an emerging industry with both exciting possibilities and valid concerns that need attention.
- D) Space tourism is only interesting to scientists and engineers, not ordinary people.
Yeni Nesil Soru
YN. Imagine you are an advisor to a wealthy businessman who wants to book the space hotel for 2027. Based on the passage, what would you recommend he consider before making his decision? Explain your reasoning using at least two points from the text. (karar verme)
- A) Go ahead and book immediately because space tourism is safe, affordable, and has no environmental concerns.
- B) Wait until 2050 because by then space tourism will be cheaper and the environmental issues will be resolved.
- C) Book now if he values the experience despite the cost, but also require the company to address environmental concerns before launch.
- D) Never book because scientists have proven that space travel will definitely destroy Earth's atmosphere.