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 climate change affect the atmosphere and space?
- Do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?
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。
- technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/
- predict /pri-DIKT/
- shrink /shringk/
- communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/
- environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/
[noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
We use technology to make our work easier.
[verb] – to say what will happen in the future based on information or experience
The weather experts predict rain tomorrow.
[verb] – to become smaller in size or amount
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
[noun] – the process of sharing information or news
Communication is important for understanding each other.
[adjective ] – relating to the environment and the natural world
We should care about environmental problems like pollution.
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。
Climate change is a serious problem that affects many areas of life on Earth, including space. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that the burning of fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and gas, increases greenhouse gases. These gases cool the upper atmosphere, which reduces the drag that normally pulls space debris back to Earth. As a result, space debris stays in orbit longer and makes Earth’s orbit more crowded. Experts predict that the space available for satellites in low Earth orbit could shrink by up to 82% by the end of this century, depending on future pollution levels.
The growing amount of space debris creates challenges for satellites, which are essential for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and monitoring environmental and security issues. As smaller pieces of debris remain in orbit longer, they pose a greater risk to active satellites. Experts say international cooperation and new technologies are necessary to find solutions to reduce space debris and lessen the impact of climate change on space.
The growing amount of space debris creates challenges for satellites, which are essential for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and monitoring environmental and security issues. As smaller pieces of debris remain in orbit longer, they pose a greater risk to active satellites. Experts say international cooperation and new technologies are necessary to find solutions to reduce space debris and lessen the impact of climate change on space.
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。
- Climate change only affects the weather on Earth.
- The burning of fossil fuels increases greenhouse gases.
- Greenhouse gases make the upper atmosphere colder.
- Space debris stays in orbit longer because of climate change.
- Experts predict that space for satellites will increase.
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。
| technology | predict | shrink | communication | environmental |
- The ______ protection law helps reduce waste.
- Computers are a kind of ______ that helps us learn.
- His coat started to ______ after being washed.
- She can ______ the winner of the game.
- We need good ______ to work together well.