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。
- Is the Spherex space telescope designed to study galaxies and the universe’s evolution?
- Do you think a telescope launched into space can map the sky?
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。
- unlike /uhn-LAHYK/
- perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/
- gather /GATH-er/
- ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/
- discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/
[preposition] – different from or not similar to
The weather today is unlike any day this week.
[noun] – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
His perspective on the issue was different from mine.
[verb] – to collect things or bring things together
We gather all the books for the class project.
[noun] – a key element or factor that contributes to a result or process
Hard work is the secret ingredient for success in life.
[noun] – the act of finding something new or important
The scientist made an exciting discovery about the ocean.
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 recently launched the Spherex space telescope to study galaxies and the universe’s evolution. The telescope will map the entire sky to explore how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years. The $488 million mission, launched from California by SpaceX, aims to investigate the rapid expansion of the universe. Unlike previous telescopes, Spherex will focus on the collective light emitted by all galaxies, including the light from the first galaxies after the Big Bang. This ability to detect infrared light will provide a new perspective on the cosmos.
The data gathered by Spherex will contribute significantly to understanding the universe’s origins. Its infrared detectors can identify 102 invisible colors, creating a detailed map of the universe. The mission will conduct four full-sky surveys over two years, helping scientists learn about galaxy formation and the ingredients needed for life in the Milky Way. By observing the cosmic glow, Spherex could make important discoveries about the universe and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
The data gathered by Spherex will contribute significantly to understanding the universe’s origins. Its infrared detectors can identify 102 invisible colors, creating a detailed map of the universe. The mission will conduct four full-sky surveys over two years, helping scientists learn about galaxy formation and the ingredients needed for life in the Milky Way. By observing the cosmic glow, Spherex could make important discoveries about the universe and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
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 Spherex telescope will map the sky to study galaxies.
- Spherex will focus only on one galaxy.
- The mission will be conducted in space for one year.
- The Spherex telescope can detect infrared light.
- Spherex’s mission cost $488 billion.
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。
| unlike | perspective | gathered | ingredient | discovery |
- They made a big ______ about the history of the city.
- Trust is an essential ______ in any strong friendship.
- ______ her brother, she enjoys reading books.
- Looking at things from another ______ helps understand the problem.
- The children ______ leaves in the yard.