Find the words/phrases in the text that mean the same as the ones below.

1. chance (para. 1) 

2. very impressive, breathtaking (para. 2)

3. the largest part of a group (para. 2)

4. to move slowly in the air (para. 2)

5. to need sth (para. 3)

6. to have enough money to pay for sth (para. 4)

7. to make progress (para. 5)

8. all ordinary people (para. 5)

9. the possibility of sth bad happening (para. 5)

10. very interested and wanting very much to do sth (para. 5)

1. There are two types orbital AND sub-orbital but at present only orbital is available Russian

space companies offer individuals the opportunity to travel on one of their spacecraft for up to 2

weeks in orbit around the Earth. Sub-orbital flights will be available soon and will take space tourists

directly outside the Earth's atmosphere where they will stay for ten minutes or so.

2. For two reasons: the spectacular view and zero gravity. Looking down on our beautiful blue planet

from space is a sight that only few people have ever witnessed. Also, imagine looking out into space

where the stars are closer and brighter than when you 're on Earth. It's something the majority of

people want to experience along with weightlessness. Floating around is simply fun!

3. Well, they certainly don't need to be professional astronauts. However, both types of space tourism

require training. For orbital space flight, space tourists need at least six months and for sub-orbital not

more than a week. Also, space travellers will need to have medical check-ups.

4. It's for those who can afford It. At the moment orbital space tourism costs over £20 million for a

two-week experience, and only one tourist is able to travel with the Russian team every year. When

the sub-orbital flights become available, they will cost about £150.000. Some space tourism companies

hope that they will be able to lower the price to £100,000.

5. Space travel has come a long way and technology has improved, so I believe it is safe enough to

introduce to the public. However, It is not without risk People who are eager to find out what it's like in

space don't mind taking that risk. For them, it's a dream come true