Vocabulary:
- aviator /EY-vee-ey-ter/
- onerous/ /ON-er-uhs/
- designate /DEZ-ig-neyt/
- eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/
- reconnaissance /ri-KON-uh-suhns/
[noun] an aircraft pilot
The first ever female aviator to fly across the Atlantic ocean is Amelia Earhart.
[adjective] causing great difficulty or trouble
It is an onerous task to clean the commercial aircraft alone.
[verb] to choose someone officially to do a particular job
My teacher will be designated in a remote area next month.
[verb] to remove or get rid of something completely
It is beyond the bounds of possibility to eradicate poverty worldwide.
[noun] the process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft
The army positioned an aerial reconnaissance afar from the enemy’s place.
Yokohama’s pride First Lieutenant Misa Matsushima qualifies as Japan’s first woman fighter jet pilot in the nation’s Air Self Defense Force (ASDF). Matsushima stated that it’s her dream to be a fully-fledged aviator after the completion of her training course to become an F-15 fighter pilot. Osamu Uemori, Matsushima’s trainer hopes that she will overcome the onerous path and continue to be a good example for women who aim to become a fighter pilot.
The lady pilot will be designated in Nyutabaru Air Base, 5th Air Wing and will continue her training there. Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry’s goal is to double the number of the female Self-Defense group. The ASDF eradicates gender limitations on becoming a fighter and also in a reconnaissance patrol.
The lady pilot will be designated in Nyutabaru Air Base, 5th Air Wing and will continue her training there. Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry’s goal is to double the number of the female Self-Defense group. The ASDF eradicates gender limitations on becoming a fighter and also in a reconnaissance patrol.
True or False:
- Matsushima is Japan’s first woman commercial pilot.
- She is expected to start piloting F-15s in mid-year.
- The Defense Ministry aims to triple the number of female members.
- Matsushima completed her training course as an F-15 fighter pilot.
- The ASDF approved gender restrictions in the air force.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you agree that we should restrict female to become a pilot?
- In your opinion, do you think being a pilot is a difficult job?
- Do you want to be a pilot? Why or why not?
- Do you find the aviation job interesting? Why or why not?
- Why do you think the aviation industry is important? Explain your answer.
Express Your Opinion:
- “Any job very well done that has been carried out by a person who is fully dedicated is always a source of inspiration.” – Carlos Ghosn
- “Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli
- “True equality means holding everyone accountable in the same way, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity – or political ideology.” – Monica Crowley