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。
- Are you interested in space exploration and discoveries beyond Earth?
- Have you followed recent developments in space missions and astronaut activities?
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。
- land /land/
- initial /ih-NISH-uhl/
- necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/
- lead /leed/
- trouble /TRUHB-uhl /
[verb] – to (cause to) arrive on the ground or other surface after moving down through the air
The plane will land at the airport in an hour.
[adjective] – the first or earliest in a series or sequence
The initial phase of the construction project involves site preparation and foundation work.
[adjective] – needed in order to achieve a particular result
Proper planning is necessary for the success of any project.
[verb] – to hold a position of leadership or authority
The team captain leads the squad with enthusiasm and determination.
[noun] – problems or difficulties
The car broke down, causing trouble during the road trip.
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。
NASA’s plan to land astronauts on the moon faces more delays, pushing the first landing from 2025 to 2026. This impacts the initial two Artemis program missions. Artemis 3, the first crewed moon landing with SpaceX’s Starship, is rescheduled for September 2026 instead of late 2025. The prior mission, Artemis 2, where four astronauts orbit the moon in Lockheed’s Orion capsule, is set for September 2025. NASA’s leader, Bill Nelson, cites the delays as necessary for the Artemis teams to address industry challenges.NASA changed its plans because they understood the challenges faced by their partners. Amit Kshatriya, who leads NASA’s exploration strategy, mentioned problems with Orion’s parts causing delays. The plan involves astronauts using different spacecraft, moving from Orion to SpaceX’s Starship system. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is having trouble docking and refueling “tanker” Starships. Jessica Jensen, SpaceX’s vice president, says about 10 Starship launches are needed. These issues show how space exploration is complex.
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。
- NASA’s plan to land astronauts on the moon faces more delays.
- The first moon landing is pushed from 2025 to 2026, impacting the initial two Artemis program missions.
- The prior mission, Artemis 2, involves seven astronauts orbiting the moon in Lockheed’s Orion capsule, and it is set for September 2025.
- Jessica Jensen, SpaceX’s vice president, did not mention that about 10 Starship launches are needed.
- NASA’s leader, Bill Nelson, cites the delays as necessary for the Artemis teams to address industry challenges.
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。
| land | initial | necessary | lead | trouble |
- He encountered __________ when trying to fix the malfunctioning computer.
- The spacecraft is scheduled to __________ on Mars next month.
- During the __________ stages of the training program, participants focus on fundamental skills and techniques.
- Adequate sleep is __________ for maintaining good physical and mental health.
- The CEO __________ the company through strategic decision-making and vision.