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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。
- Is a rocket fueling test done before a launch to check systems and safety?
- Can fuel leaks cause dangers during a rocket launch?
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。
- problem /PROB-luhm/
[noun] – a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with
The rocket had a problem during testing. - dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/
[adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury
Hydrogen gas is dangerous. - continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/
[verb] – Cambridge meaning: to keep happening or doing something without stopping
NASA will continue testing. - necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/
[adjective] – needed to achieve a particular result
Safety checks are necessary. - plan /plan/
[noun] – a set of ideas or actions about what to do in the future
NASA has a plan for the moon.
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 stopped a moon rocket test on Monday in Florida because of a fuel leak. The test was important because the rocket will carry astronauts around the moon in the future. Engineers found a problem while filling the rocket with very cold fuel. Because of this, the test did not finish as planned.
The fuel used was hydrogen, which is dangerous when it leaks. Engineers stopped the test to keep everyone safe. Four astronauts watched the test from another city and waited for results. NASA said the mission will help check rocket systems before future moon landings. The team will continue testing to fix the issue. Officials explained that careful work is necessary for space missions. The test will help NASA prepare for safe travel. This mission is part of a long-term plan to return humans to the moon.
The fuel used was hydrogen, which is dangerous when it leaks. Engineers stopped the test to keep everyone safe. Four astronauts watched the test from another city and waited for results. NASA said the mission will help check rocket systems before future moon landings. The team will continue testing to fix the issue. Officials explained that careful work is necessary for space missions. The test will help NASA prepare for safe travel. This mission is part of a long-term plan to return humans to 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。
- NASA stopped the rocket test because of a fuel leak.
- The test happened in Texas.
- Engineers found the problem while filling the rocket with cold fuel.
- Astronauts watched the test from another city.
- NASA ended all future testing after the problem.
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。
| problem | dangerous | continue | necessary | plan |
- Fuel tests are ______ before launch.
- Engineers worked to fix the ______.
- ______ leaks stopped the test.
- Work will ______ next week.
- The ______ includes future missions.