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 familiar with any space agencies around the world?
- Do you think setting records for time spent in space is significant for astronauts?
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。
- achieve /uh-CHEEV/
- declare /dih-KLAIR/
- total /TOHT-l/
- childhood /CHAHYLD-hood/
- training /TREY-ning/
[verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort
After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author.
[verb] – to officially announce or state something
The president will declare a national holiday tomorrow.
[noun] – the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together
The total cost of the project exceeded our initial estimate.
[noun] – the time when someone is a child
Her childhood was filled with joyful memories of playing in the park.
[noun] – the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity
The new recruits underwent extensive training before they were assigned to their duties.
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。
Russian astronaut Oleg Kononenko has achieved a remarkable feat in space, breaking the record for the longest time spent in orbit. He surpassed his colleague Gennady Padalka, as declared by Russia’s space organization, Roscosmos. Kononenko accomplished this milestone at 0830 GMT and is set to hit 1,000 days in space by June 5. By late September, he will have spent a total of 1,110 days in space.Expressing his satisfaction from the International Space Station (ISS), where he circles Earth about 263 miles (423 km) away, Kononenko emphasized his deep interest in space exploration rather than chasing records. At 59 years old, he took over the record from Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space. Despite space challenges like weightlessness and time away from family, Kononenko remains devoted to his job. He discussed the difficulties of modern space missions and technological advancements. Kononenko’s journey began with childhood dreams, engineering studies, and astronaut training. His recent voyage to the ISS on a Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft shows ongoing US-Russia cooperation despite tensions.
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。
- Oleg Kononenko had surpassed 1,000 days in space by June 5.
- Kononenko circles Earth about 263 miles away from the International Space Station.
- Kononenko’s age is 50 years old.
- Kononenko emphasized his deep interest in space exploration rather than chasing records.
- The recent voyage to the ISS was on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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。
| achieve | declare | total | childhood | training |
- The neighborhood where he spent his __________ has changed significantly over the years.
- The team’s collaborative efforts allowed them to __________ remarkable success in completing the project ahead of schedule.
- The company __________ bankruptcy due to financial difficulties.
- The company invests in employee __________ to enhance productivity and job satisfaction.
- She calculated the ___________ number of books in the library.