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Read the article and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each question.
The most successful entrepreneurs are those who predict the needs of the future earlier than the competition. No new business start-up is without risk, but the benefits can be immeasurable.Inventions such as the automobile, the internet and the iPad were all initially met with a high degree of criticism, so it is important to maintain the belief that anything is possible! Below are just a few of the business ideas expected to be successful in the future.Travelling to space used to be possible only for governments or large aerospace companies. This is no longer the case, however, and several private companies have planned tourist
missions into space which are going to take place in the next few years. Consulting firm Futron Corporation predict that the space tourism industry will be worth $1.3 billion and have more
than 25.000 customers in the next five to ten years. Space tourism pioneer Peter Diamandis also predicts that space hotels are going to be big business, with companies from around the
world already working on such projects. Not everyone, however, is as convinced about the prospect of space tourism. Jeffrey Jones, a member of the Center for Space Medicine at Baylor
College, warns that even a short journey into space could cause serious health problems for tourists of average or poor health.
Another idea comes from a company in New Zealand called Martin Aircraft. They have produced the first commercially available jetpack, which they plan to start selling next year. Initially, they
will be sold to shops and cost approximately $150,000. The craft will work for short trips only, approximately 30 minutes, and manage speeds of up to 74 kph and an altitude of 914 m. The CEO of the company. Peter Coker, notes that, as well as being used by the rich for pleasure, they could also be useful in search-and-rescue operations.Growing meat in a laboratory is an idea which, understandably, appeals greatly to animal rights activists. Jason Matheny, founder of the not-for-profit company any New Harvest, also feels that producing meat in this way would satisfy a growing global demand for meat. It would also be healthier, more energy-efficient and sustainable. The Dutch scientist Professor Post, who served
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up the world's first laboratory-grown beef burger, predicts that 'cultured meat' will mean the end of traditional cattle farming within decades. Tracey Hayes, the CEO of the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association in Australia, admits that although this technology could be damaging to the worldwide beef industry, it would not affect Australia, as cattle farming is a great Australian tradition.
1) What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The development and commercialization of a jetpack by Martin Aircraft.
B. The ethical and environmental implications of lab-grown meat.
C. The potential success of space tourism and related industries.D. The challenges and risks associated with emerging business ideas.
2) What is the current trend in the space industry?A. Private companies are now involved in planning tourist missions into space.
B. Governments have halted all space exploration projects.
C. Only governments and large aerospace companies are involved in space missions.D. Space tourism is declining in popularity.
3) According to the passage, in what significant way could the jetpack be used?
A. Space tourism
