The Euclid telescope unveils spectacular cosmic wonders in its inaugural images

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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 heard the word “telescope” before today?
Do you think a telescope is used for looking at things up close?

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。

mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/

[noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood
The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains a mystery, baffling archaeologists and historians.

hidden /HID-n/

[adjective] – not easy to find
In the dense forest, there was a hidden path leading to a secluded waterfall.

explore /ik-SPLAWR/

[verb] – to search a place and discover things about it
The adventurous travelers decided to explore the uncharted regions of the rainforest, hoping to discover new species.

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
The old books on the forgotten shelf were covered in a thick layer of dust, untouched for years.

ancient /EYN-shuhnt/

[adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
The archaeologists uncovered an ancient civilization’s ruins, shedding light on a long-forgotten era of human history.

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。

In July, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Euclid telescope, positioning it a remarkable 1 million miles from Earth. This mission aims to unravel the mysteries of the universe by creating a detailed 3D map of its hidden “dark side.” Euclid’s perspective covers an area 100 times larger than NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Recently, it shared its first pictures, unveiling stellar nurseries, expansive galaxy groups, and distant stars, providing a unique glimpse into space.

During its mission, Euclid explored the Perseus Cluster, 240 million light-years away, and studied the Hidden Galaxy, IC 342, veiled in dust and gas. It also examined NGC 6822, an irregular dwarf galaxy from the universe’s early days, providing detailed information about these cosmic mysteries. Euclid, named after the ancient Greek mathematician, is on a six-year mission to survey one-third of the sky. Using its NISP tool, Euclid captures vibrant color images, exploring more space in days than the Hubble Space Telescope. The goal is to craft the most extensive 3D map, revealing insights into the vast cosmic world.

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。

Euclid’s mission involves exploring the mysteries of the universe by creating a 2D map of its hidden “dark side.”
The Euclid telescope is positioned approximately 1 million miles away from Earth.
Euclid recently shared its first pictures, revealing details about the dark side of the moon.
Euclid’s exploration included studying the Perseus Cluster, located 240 million light-years away.
The Euclid telescope, named after an ancient Greek mathematician, is on a three-year mission to survey the entire sky.

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。

mystery

hidden

explore

dust

ancient

The adventurous explorers set out to __________ the uncharted island, eager to discover new species and untouched landscapes.
The detective was determined to solve the __________ of the missing artifact, piecing together clues to uncover the truth.
The historian carefully examined the __________ manuscript, decoding the faded text to gain insights into a long-forgotten era.
In the old library, the librarian stumbled upon a __________ door behind a bookshelf, revealing a collection of rare manuscripts.
As the wind blew through the ancient ruins, a cloud of __________ rose into the air, giving the archaeological site an ethereal quality.