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。
- Could technical issues with their spacecraft cause astronauts to become stranded in space?
- Is it important for astronauts to stay calm during emergencies in space?
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。
- return /ri-TURN/
- capsule /KAP-suhl/
- last /last/
- slow /sloh/
- situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/
[verb] – to go back to a place after being away
We hope the astronauts will return to Earth soon.
[noun] – a small container or a space vehicle designed to carry people or things
The astronaut entered the space capsule for the mission.
[verb] – to continue for a period of time
The movie will last for two hours.
[verb] – to make something happen at a reduced speed
The technician needed to slow the machine to prevent it from overheating.
[noun] – a set of circumstances or a state of affairs
The situation in space needs careful review.
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。
Two astronauts are still stuck in space due to technical issues with their spacecraft, even though they were expected to return to Earth weeks ago. The astronauts launched a new space capsule last month, but they have encountered several problems, such as helium leaks and thruster failures. These difficulties have delayed their return until the end of July. Originally, the mission was set to last eight days, but it has been extended because of these unexpected issues. Engineers are working to fix the spacecraft’s propulsion system, which failed while nearing the space station. They are also looking into the helium leaks, which might be caused by faulty seals. Weather disruptions have slowed some testing, but the spacecraft can still return in an emergency. The focus is on making sure all systems are fully functional before the next mission. The situation is being carefully reviewed to address these technical problems and prevent similar issues in future space flights.
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。
- Astronauts are stuck in space because of technical issues with their spacecraft.
- The astronauts are expected to return to Earth as planned.
- Helium leaks and thruster failures are problems the astronauts are facing.
- Engineers are not working to fix the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
- Weather disruptions have helped speed up testing.
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。
return | capsule | last | slow | situation |
- The driver decided to ______ the car down because of the heavy rain.
- Please ______ the book to the library when you’re done with it.
- The space ______ safely carried the astronauts back to Earth after their mission.
- The battery should ______ until tomorrow.
- The teacher assessed the ______ before making a decision.