Q 35. What is the writer’s purpose in the passage? Answer: B to explain the nature of the Foundation’s work Explanation: POE (Process of Elimination) It becomes clearer when you fully under- stand the passage that the author is not trying to persuade people to support the Foun- dation (A), nor wants to show views on the Foundation have changed (C). Finally, the text does not talk about any criticism of the Foundation’s work, and surely the author is not rejecting those early criticisms (D). Questions 36 – 40 Q 36. Some studies have looked at how humans function in …………… situations. Answer: B extreme Part of the passage This may include the use of remote environments on Earth, as well as physiological and psychological studies in harsh environments . Q 37.In one project, it was decided to review cave explorers in Mexico who tolerate …………… periods on their own. Answer: H extended Part of the passage In one research project, the Foundation provided a grant to an international caving expedition to study the psychology of explorers subjected to long-term isolation in caves in Mexico. The psychometric tests on the cavers were used to enhance US astronaut selection criteria by the NASA Johnson Space Center. Q 38.It is also possible to prepare for space exploration by studying environments on Earth that are …………… to those on Mars. Answer: A comparable Part of the passage: Space-like environments on Earth help us understand how to operate in the space environment or help us characterise extraterrestrial environments for future scientific research.
