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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。
- Are you interested in exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and understanding the universe’s phenomena?
- Do you think it’s worth spending a lot of money on space exploration?
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。
- space /speys/
- collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/
- main /meyn/
- event /ih-VENT/
- universe /YOO-nuh-vurs/
[noun] – the empty area outside Earth’s atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are
Astronauts travel through space to reach other planets.
[noun] – a gathering of various items or pieces of information
The museum has a vast collection of ancient artifacts from around the world.
[adjective] – the primary or most important
His main focus is completing his degree by the end of the semester.
[noun] – occurrences or happenings
The launch of the spacecraft was a historic event in the history of space exploration.
[noun] – everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space
The universe is huge and full of mysteries waiting to be discovered.
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。
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is getting ready to make the biggest camera for space pictures. The camera is very heavy—about three tons—and takes very clear pictures. It is on a mountain in Coquimbo, far from Santiago. The observatory’s job is to learn more about space in the next ten years. The camera is part of a big plan. It uses a telescope and a computer to gather lots of space data. The computer can save a lot of data every night. Over time, it will have a huge collection of space information. The main goal is to understand things like dark energy and dark matter. They are a big part of space but are hard to know about. The observatory also watches space events, like asteroids and stars. People from the AURA group and Stuartt Corder lead the mission. They want to use the best technology and people’s interest in space to find out more about the universe.
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 Vera C. Rubin Observatory is located in Santiago, Chile.
- The camera uses a telescope and a computer to gather space data.
- People from the AURA group and Stuartt Corder are involved in leading the mission.
- The observatory monitors space events such as asteroids and stars.
- The primary objective of the observatory is to study weather patterns on Earth.
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。
| space | collection | main | event | universe |
- The __________ reason for their success was their dedication and hard work.
- Astronomers study the __________ to understand its origins and composition.
- The library’s __________ includes books on a wide range of subjects, from history to science fiction.
- Satellites orbit the Earth in __________, helping us communicate and gather information.
- The opening of the new museum was a significant ___________ for the local community.