Four astronauts return home from ISS following hurricane in Florida

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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。

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut?
Have you experienced a hurricane firsthand?

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。

eastern /EE-stern/

[adjective] – lying toward or situated in the east
The sunrise in New York City is particularly stunning when viewed from the eastern side of Central Park.

face /feys/

[verb] – to deal with a difficult situation
She faced her fear of public speaking when she was asked to give a presentation to a large audience.

challenge /CHAL-inj/

[noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability
Studying for the final exams can be a significant challenge, but with dedication and preparation, it can be overcome.

research /ri-SURCH/

[noun] – detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding
She spent months conducting research on marine life to better understand the impact of climate change on ocean ecosystems.

knowledge /NOL-ij/

[noun] – understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally
He has a lot of knowledge about history, so he can tell you many interesting facts about the past.

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。

Four astronauts, part of the Crew-6 mission jointly run by NASA and SpaceX, completed a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) while Hurricane Idalia affected Florida. They left the ISS at 7:05 a.m. Eastern Time on a Sunday, returning to Earth in the Crew Dragon capsule at 12:17 a.m. Eastern Time the following day. Crew-6 included Stephen Bowen, Warren “Woody” Hoburg, Sultan Alneyadi (the UAE’s second astronaut in space), and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They faced challenges from Hurricane Idalia while working on over 200 projects, focusing on research and innovation during their ISS tenure. Axiom Mission 2, with an American businessman and two Saudi Arabian astronauts, demonstrated NASA’s dedication to low-Earth orbit commercial activities, including space tourism. The returning astronauts also acknowledged Frank Rubio, who is nearing a record for the longest U.S. astronaut stay in microgravity due to a coolant leak in the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, extending his mission. In conclusion, Crew-6’s safe return underscores their space expertise and NASA-SpaceX resilience during crises, inspiring future space exploration and expanding our knowledge of Earth and beyond.

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。

Four astronauts completed a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) during Hurricane Idalia’s impact in Florida.
The astronauts left the ISS at 12:17 a.m. Eastern Time on a Sunday.
Crew-6 included an astronaut from Saudi Arabia.
The astronauts faced challenges from Hurricane Idalia during their work on over 200 projects on the ISS.
Axiom Mission 2 demonstrated NASA’s commitment to deep-space exploration.

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。

eastern

face

challenge

research

knowledge

Reading books and attending lectures can help you expand your ______________ about various subjects.
Scientists often conduct extensive ______________ to learn more about a specific topic.
She had to ______________ her fear of public speaking when asked to give a presentation.
The sun rises in the ______________ direction every morning.
Overcoming a difficult obstacle can be seen as a ______________ in life.