Read the story Escape From Space: Ever since Deana was a child, she dreamed of flying into outer space. As a young girl growing up near Orlando, she
had many opportunities to watch space shuttle launches. She would wake up extra early on launch days, sneak out
her second story window, and perch herself on the roof. She would stare at the shooting cloud and wonder who was
Inside and when it would be her tum.
Twenty years had passed since those days as a wistful child. Now Deana was seeing a shuttle from a whole different
angle, from inside. Deana was sometimes still in shock that this was her life now. She thought about all the years of
hard work, all of the times she decided to train and study instead of dating and going to parties like other people
her age. She held back a tear as she tried to swallow. The view was spectacular. Earth was barely in sight at this
point and ahead of her was pure openness
Suddenly, Deana blinked into reality. Sergeant Reece grabbed her arm and looked at her with terror in his eyes.
There was a fuel leak. At this rate there wouldnt be enough fuel to get the crew home. Deana took a deep breath
She was terrified but prepared. Deana ordered the crew to patch up the fuel tank. She adjusted the speed so that
the shuttle did not burn as much fuel. She radioed ground control for help. They were able to redirect the shuttle
back to Earth
Deana's quick thinking and bravery saved everyone on that shuttle, but all Deana could think about is how her
journey had to be cut short. As she looked back at the quickly approaching Earth, she thought to herself, "Well,
there's always next time."
Select the answer that correctly paraphrases the text. (2 points)
A. A fuel leak on a space shuttle causes a young woman to rethink her career choices.
B. A young girl travels into space by using her imagination.
C. Being a female astronaut is an exciting but dangerous job.
D. Deana always dreamed of going to space, but when her dream come true something goes wrong.