Lesson 6A

 

Can anyone be an astronaut?
No, not everyone can be an astronaut. You must speak English and have a strong body and mind. Most astronauts are pilots and have science knowledge.

What’s the training like?
Astronauts train for a year. They practise living in zero gravity and learn how to work in a team. Life in space is difficult. There is no running water, food is dry, and sleeping is hard because you float.

Health problems in space
In space, bones and muscles become weak. Astronauts must exercise a lot. They may feel sick or have headaches at the beginning. They also grow taller! They take vitamins to stay healthy.

Can astronauts play sports?
Yes, they can. They spend time working and exercising. Playing sports in space is different but fun.
 

• How long is the training?
  One year
• Why do astronauts exercise?
   To keep muscles and bones strong
• Why is sleeping difficult?
   Because there is no gravity
• What do astronauts eat?
   Dry food
   

Astronaut → رائد فضاء

Zero gravity → انعدام الجاذبية

Training → تدريب

Muscles → عضلات

Bones → عظام

Heart → قلب

Blood → دم

Skin → جلد

Brain → دماغ

Exercise → تمرين

Headache → صداع

Sick → مريض / يشعر بالغثيان

Vitamins → فيتامينات

Teamwork → العمل الجماعي

Equipment → معدات

Space station → محطة فضائية