©Hindustan Times
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。
- Are there any specific space exploration projects or missions that you’re curious to learn more about?
- Do you believe various countries and organizations explore outer space due to specific reasons?
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。
- attempt /uh-TEMPT/
- trouble /TRUHB-uhl/
- smart /smahrt/
- prove /proov/
- effort /EF-ert/
[noun] – the act of trying to make or do something
Despite several attempts, she couldn’t solve the challenging puzzle.
[noun] – problems or difficulties
The car broke down on the way to the meeting, causing a lot of trouble for everyone.
[adjective] – Smart devices are ones that operate using computers
The smart thermostat in our house adjusts the temperature based on our preferences and the weather.
[verb] – to show a particular result after a period of time
The experiment was conducted to prove that the new drug effectively reduced the symptoms over a span of six months.
[noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
The success of his business was the result of years of dedicated effort and hard work.
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。
India is getting ready for an important space journey called Chandrayaan-3. This is their third attempt to visit the moon and learn more about space. Chandrayaan-3 wants to gently put a small vehicle on the moon’s surface. Many scientists are excited about this. They’re using what they learned from Chandrayaan-2, which had some trouble landing in 2019. This time, they’re being very careful to succeed. Chandrayaan-3 shows how serious India is about space and science.They’re using smart technology for Chandrayaan-3. This will prove how good India is at landing on other planets. This mission is not just important for India; the whole world is watching. It shows that India is becoming a big part of space exploration. It also shows how India never gives up and always tries to do better. Chandrayaan-3 is like India’s spirit of exploring and learning. People are really excited. It’s like a team effort and shows how much India cares about space exploration.
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。
- Chandrayaan-3 is India’s first-ever attempt at exploring space beyond Earth’s orbit.
- The Chandrayaan-3 mission showcases India’s commitment to space exploration and scientific advancements.
- Chandrayaan-3 is based on the same design and technology as Chandrayaan-2, without any modifications.
- The primary goal of Chandrayaan-3 is to softly land a small vehicle on the moon’s surface.
- The excitement surrounding Chandrayaan-3 is solely due to its potential economic benefits for India’s space industry.
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。
| attempt | trouble | smart | prove | effort |
- He’s been having __________ sleeping lately due to stress and anxiety.
- The team made an ambitious __________ to break the world record for the longest marathon.
- The scientific study aimed to __________ the hypothesis by collecting data and conducting rigorous experiments.
- She put a lot of __________ into preparing for the exam, and her high score reflected her dedication.
- The new __________ refrigerator can connect to the internet and help you create shopping lists based on what’s inside.