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1. 1.

   Imagine that the year is 2050. Space technology and space exploration have advanced greatly. What could be possible then that is not possible now?

2. 2.

   Why did Toby prepare himself for unpleasantness?

3. 3.

   Why wasn't the message a surprise?

4. 4.

   Why were the pilot and the passengers feeling so unwell?

5. 5.

   Mark these sentences as true (T), false (F) or does not say (DNS).

   1. Toby decided to fly a rocket to the moon to help treat a disease.
   2. Dr Shepard thought that Toby should not fly a rocket.
   3. Deb thought that even if the accident had not been Toby's fault, he should not fly another rocket.
   4. The flight to Luna faced a danger because of Toby's mistake.
   5. The flight to Luna was completed safely thanks to Toby's quick thinking and correct action.
   6. Toby would be made Chief Pilot because of his skilful landing on the moon.
   7. The investigating crew finally found out that the previous accident had been Toby's fault.
   8. Dr Shepard and Deb were able to save everyone on Luna, thanks to Toby.
6. 6.

   Toby had been on the station only a month.

   1. Which 'station' is being referred to here?
   2. Why was Toby there?
   3. Who else has been mentioned in the text as a trainee? What were they training for?