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。
- Does a cave on the moon look like a cave on Earth?
- Are scientists interested in studying caves on the moon?
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。
- cave /keyv/
- discover /dih-SKUHV-er/
- essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/
- scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/
- possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee /
[noun] – a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or underground
The hikers found a cave and rested inside to avoid the rain.
[verb] – to find something or someone for the first time
The children discovered a hidden path in the forest while playing.
[adjective] – necessary or needed
Water is essential for all living things to survive.
[noun] – a person who studies or has expert knowledge about science
The scientist is working on a new experiment to find cleaner energy sources.
[noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true
There is a possibility it will rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.
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。
A large cave has been found on the moon near the Apollo 11 landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. An Italian-led research team reported that this cave, accessed through a deep pit formed by a collapsed lava tube, is about 250 miles from the 1969 landing site. Using NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the researchers discovered the cave is at least 130 feet wide. The finding suggests there may be more caves on the moon, which could be essential for future space missions. The lunar caves may protect astronauts from cosmic rays, solar radiation, and micrometeorite impacts, making exploration safer. Scientists are also looking into the possibility of finding frozen water in craters near the moon’s south pole. This water could be useful for life support and fuel on missions. However, cave stability needs careful study, and further assessment is required to ensure they are safe for human use. Recent radar technology has helped identify more caves, offering exciting opportunities for lunar exploration.
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。
- A large cave has been found on the moon.
- The cave is located near the Apollo 12 landing site.
- The researchers used NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to find the cave.
- The cave is only 50 feet wide.
- Caves on the moon could be important for future space missions.
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。
caves | discover | essential | scientists | possibility |
- The team discussed the ______ of traveling to another city for the competition.
- Many animals, like bats, live in dark ______ to stay safe from predators.
- Scientists hope to ______ new medicines to help people live longer.
- It is ______ to drink water every day to stay healthy.
- ______ study the stars to learn more about the universe.