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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。
- Do you think it takes special technology to land something on the moon?
- Is the technology ready for more moon landings?
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。
- event /ih-VENT/
- program /PROG-gram/
- mission /MISH-uhn/
- surface /SUR-fis/
- opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/
[noun] – anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual
The sudden snowstorm was an unexpected event that changed our travel plans.
[noun] – a planned series of events or activities
She joined the program for learning Spanish.
[noun] – a specific task or goal, often for exploration or study
The astronauts completed their mission on the moon.
[noun] – the outermost layer or top part of something
The surface of the table is very smooth.
[noun] – a situation or chance that allows something to be done
He had an opportunity to visit Paris.
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 private lunar lander, Blue Ghost, successfully landed on the moon on Sunday. This event is an important step for space exploration. The lander, made by Firefly Aerospace, is part of NASA’s commercial lunar delivery program. The mission, launched from Florida in January, carried 10 experiments for NASA. These experiments included tools for collecting moon dirt and measuring temperature below the moon’s surface. The landing occurred in Mare Crisium, a region of the moon about 225,000 miles from Earth. NASA invested $101 million to promote lunar research and develop the space economy.
The successful landing opens up new opportunities for private companies to engage in lunar activities. Firefly Aerospace’s achievement is the first time a private company has landed on the moon without failure. This is significant because only a few nations have done this successfully. The lander’s scientific tools will provide important data for future missions. Experts believe that continued collaboration between private companies and space agencies will speed up lunar exploration and help create a sustainable economy on the moon.
The successful landing opens up new opportunities for private companies to engage in lunar activities. Firefly Aerospace’s achievement is the first time a private company has landed on the moon without failure. This is significant because only a few nations have done this successfully. The lander’s scientific tools will provide important data for future missions. Experts believe that continued collaboration between private companies and space agencies will speed up lunar exploration and help create a sustainable economy on the moon.
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。
- The private lunar lander, Blue Ghost, landed on Mars.
- Blue Ghost was made by Firefly Aerospace.
- The lander carried 10 experiments for NASA.
- The landing took place in a region far from Earth.
- NASA invested $101 billion in lunar research.
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。
| event | program | mission | surface | opportunity |
- This job gives me a great ______ to learn.
- His ______ was to find the missing keys.
- The grand opening of the new restaurant was a special ______.
- She joined the ______ for learning Spanish.
- They touched the ______ of the water with their hands.