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What does an astronaut (宇航员) eat in space? This is a question that
will puzzle many, as people rarely think of that. In the early space-travel
years, astronauts ate dehydrated (脱水的) foods that were eaten through
straws(吸管). In today's space-age, the food that they eat is totally different.
They eat food in the same way as people do on Earth.
Astronauts are able to prepare and eat a variety (多样化)of foods in
space. Some can be eaten in their natural form, like fruits; while some need to add water, like noodles. However, there are no refrigerators, so the food has
to be prepared and eaten without being Stored for a long time. When the
astronauts are hungry, they simply eat the food by opening the food ackages and with a fork, knife, and spoon.
Just like people on Earth, astronauts also eat three meals a day which
include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes they also eat snacks. The US
space agency NASA has found out that an astronaut's diet reduces(减少) by
about 70% on a space mission, though he has a wide range of foods to
choose from like nuts, chicken, beef, seafood, and candies. Drinks in the
spaceship include coffee, tea, juices, and lemonade.
Astronauts can also request a particular food that they would like to have in space. Scientists are always experimenting and trying out different space
foods that can be offered to astronauts when on space missions.
1．In the early space-travel years, astronauts ___________.
A．ate the same food as on Earth
B．drank milk through Straws
C．ate dehydrated food
D．ate with a fork; knife; and spoon
2．In today's space-age, astronauts __________
A．can only eat fruit and noodles
B．can't eat anything in a natural way
C．can use the refrigerators to store the food
D．can eat many kinds of food like on Earth.
3．The US space agency NASA has found out that ________in space.
A．an astronaut can eat more than on Earth.
B．an astronaut eat less than on Earth
C．an astronaut eat as much as on Earth
D．an astronaut doesn't have to eat food at all.
4．Astronauts eat three meals a day in space, and they can also __________.
A．cook for themselves
B．drink some beer
C．smoke
D．eat snacks
5．Scientists are always experimenting and trying out different space foods
that can be offered to astronauts ________.
A．when they exercise
B．when they are sick
C．when on space missions
D．when they relax themselves
