Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

admin 2023年12月16日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever heard about the Ring Nebula before?
Do you know what makes scientists interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

create /kree-EYT/

[verb] – to make something new or invent something
The artist will create a beautiful painting using vibrant colors, expressing their creativity.

dust /duhst /

[noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances
After the construction work, there was a fine layer of dust covering all the furniture in the room.

composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/

[noun] – the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of
The composition of the novel included various characters, settings, and plot twists.

interest /IN-ter-ist/

[noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and discover more about something
Her strong interest in marine biology motivated her to explore the ocean’s mysteries.

benefit /BEN-uh-fit/

[verb] – to be helped by something or to help someone
Regular exercise can greatly benefit your physical and mental health, improving your overall well-being.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Webb, or the James Webb Space Telescope, recently captured a stunning image of the Ring Nebula, located 2,600 light-years away in the Lyra constellation. This image reveals details about the nebula, which forms as a dying star sheds its outer layers into rings and gas clouds. Webb’s high-quality pictures also help scientists understand how stars change over time, create molecules and dust in their outer layers, and uncover the universe’s chemical composition.

Astronomers’ enduring interest in the Ring Nebula benefits from Webb’s advanced tools. By analyzing the nebula’s colors, scientists uncover insights into how the star’s radiation interacts with the released elements. This tells us more about the star’s life. Also, Webb’s images show us that there are important carbon molecules in the nebula, and this raises questions about where they come from. The Ring Nebula acts as a unique laboratory for studying star transformations, deepening our understanding of the universe’s mysteries. Webb’s upcoming mid-infrared images promise further insights into the nebula’s intricate structures and the fascinating process by which a single star forms this complex celestial object.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured an image of the Ring Nebula.
The Ring Nebula is located in the Lyra constellation.
The Ring Nebula forms as a star sheds its outer layers into rings and gas clouds.
Webb’s images help scientists understand how stars create molecules and dust in their outer layers.
The Ring Nebula’s upcoming mid-infrared images will provide further insights into its complex structures.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

create

dust

composition

interest

benefit

The __________ of the music band includes several talented musicians.
To __________ a work of art, the artist used various colors and materials.
Eating a balanced diet can __________ your overall health and well-being.
Astronomers have a deep __________ in studying celestial objects like galaxies.
After sweeping the room, you may notice a layer of __________ on the furniture.