©(Blue Origin via AP)
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。
- Have you ever watched a space or rocket video?
- Do you find space travel interesting?
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。
- historic /hi-STAWR-ik/
[adjective] – important in history
The city held a historic meeting to change local laws. - wheelchair /WEEL-chair/
[noun] – a chair with wheels used for mobility by a person who cannot walk
The airport provided a wheelchair for passengers who needed mobility support. - accident /AK-si-duhnt/
[noun] – an unexpected event that causes harm
The road was closed after a traffic accident. - pilot /PAHY-luht/
[noun] – a person who controls an aircraft
The pilot guided the plane safely through bad weather. - simulated /SIM-yuh-lay-tid/
[adjective] – made to copy a real situation
The firefighters practiced in a simulated emergency drill.
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 historic spaceflight took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, when a German aerospace engineer became the first wheelchair user to travel into space. Michaela Benthaus, age 33, launched from West Texas on a rocket operated by Blue Origin, a private space company. The flight lasted about ten minutes and traveled more than 100 kilometers above Earth, which is known as the start of space. Space experts said the mission was an important step for commercial space travel. Benthaus lost the ability to walk after a mountain biking accident seven years earlier.The spacecraft used for the flight operated automatically without pilots. Only small changes were needed to support the mission, including equipment to help movement inside the capsule. Engineers said the spacecraft already supported different physical needs. Benthaus trained before the flight through short weightlessness experiences and a simulated space mission in Europe. The mission showed challenges such as emergency support and help after landing.
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 spaceflight took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
- The rocket launched from Europe.
- The flight lasted more than one hour.
- Benthaus lost the ability to walk because of a car accident.
- The mission needed help after landing because of emergency support.
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。
| historic | wheelchair | accident | pilot | simulated |
- Students completed a ______ test before the real exam.
- A work ______ caused delays at the factory.
- The building added ramps to improve ______ access for visitors.
- The team won a ______ match after many years.
- A ______ must complete many hours of training.