JAF01  Science and Technology Vocabulary, Space Food

Task 1 Complete the table.

Science

                      Subject of study

                                         Scientist

genetic engineering

                      manipulation of DNA

                                         genetic engineer

molecular biology



bioclimatology



astrophysics



cybernetics



Information technology



ergonomics



genetics



civil engineering




Task 2 Fill in the gaps with suitable words, the first letter of each word is given:

Acoustics studies the production and properties of s_________.

Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the u____________, including
the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behaviour.

Cryogenics is the study of extremely low t_____________.

Electrodynamics analyses the relationship between electrical and magnetic f__________.

Fluid physics deals with the behaviour and movements of l___________ and gases.

Geophysics is the study of the E_________and its atmosphere and waters by means of the principles
of physics.

Mechanics deals with the behaviour of objects and systems in r_________ to various forces.

Nuclear physics is concerned with the structure and properties of the atomic nucleus, and with
nuclear reactions and their a__________.

Optics is the study of the n_____________ and behaviour of light.

Particle physics, also called high energy physics, analyses the behaviour and properties of
e______________ particles.

Plasma physics is concerned with the study of highly ionized gases, that is gases that have been
separated into positively and negatively c__________ particles.

Quantum mechanics explains the behaviour of matter and its interactions with energy on the scale of
atoms and atomic particles

Solid-state physics, also called c_________-m_________ physics, examines the physical properties of
solid materials.

Thermodynamics is the study of heat and other forms of energy, and of the c___________ of energy
from one form to another.


Task 3 Complete the sentences by forming a word from the root in brackets at the end of the
sentence.

1.       I came to the _____________ that the theory was incorrect. (conclude)

2.       Researchers must first make a careful _________ of the problem. (analyse)

3.       Fleming was responsible for the ___________ of penicillin.(discover)

4.       The __________ of the Earth on its axis causes night and day. (rotate)

5.       The ___________ of these two gases can be dangerous. (combine)

6.       The scientist carried out many ___________. (experiment)

7.       Joe is a systems ________________ (analyse).

8.       We owe a great deal to the ____________ of the steam engine. (invent)

9.       There was a violent __________ when the chemical was added. (react)

10.   Scientists have to __________ (theory) and __________ . (hypothesis)


Task 4 Space Food: What do you know about space food? What do you imagine it tastes like?

Read the statements about how astronauts eat aboard the space shuttle and the space station. With
your partner decide whether they are true or false.


1.       The kinds of food crewmembers eat aboard the space shuttle are not commercially available
on grocery store shelves.

2.       Crewmembers choose their menus and can repeat or not repeat days at their discretion.

3.       Half of the food system is U.S. and half is Russian on an international space station.

4.       Astronauts need more calories for energy during spaceflight than they need on the ground.

5.       Vitamin C supplements are recommended for space travellers.

6.       As the body adapts to weightlessness, many physiological changes occur, e.g. astronauts
usually lose weight.

7.       The food system on future long-duration missions to other planets will involve setting up
gardens.

8.       On the next mission there will be an astronaut whose sole job will be dedicated to food
preparation.


How do you think the following phrases relate to the topic of space food?

-          rehydratable food package

-          food packaging disposal


Task 5 Watch the video and answer the questions:

Check vocabulary: to conduct research, to be slated, vehicle, galley, to propose a project, to
sustain sth.

1.       What is Maya Cooper´s job?

2.       Why do they need a lot of time to prepare?

3.       How does the Mars mission differ from other missions?

4.       Where do the researchers get recipes from?

5.       What is the difference between the NASA pizza and Earth pizzas?

Sources:

adapted from http://physics-online.freeservers.com/contents/branch.html

www.wikipedia.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frB6YDsPin8&feature=player_embedded

www.spaceflight.nasa.gov

Tulajová, I. Physics: A Reader – Intermediate level

adapted from McCarthy, M., O´Dell, F. Test Your English Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge University
Press, 2001