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 astronauts involved in space missions?
- Do astronauts need special training before going to space?
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。
- plan /plan/
- due to /due to/
- successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/
- ensure /en-SHOOR/
- efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/
[verb] – to decide or arrange in advance
She plans to visit the museum tomorrow.
[preposition] – because of
The event was canceled due to rain.
[adjective] – achieving the desired result
The concert was successful because many people came.
[verb] – to make certain or sure
She will ensure the project is finished on time.
[adjective] – being effective without wasting time or resources
She is an efficient worker who finishes tasks quickly.
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 astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed a space mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which began in June, was planned to last for a shorter period but was extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. These problems, including malfunctioning thrusters and a helium leak, caused delays. As a result, SpaceX provided transportation to return the astronauts safely. The mission, which was supposed to be brief, ended up lasting over nine months.
Despite the difficulties, the astronauts expressed readiness to fly aboard Starliner again once it is fixed. Engineers at NASA are investigating the technical problems, and if successful, the spacecraft may be ready for future missions by the end of the year. This event highlighted the value of having different companies like Boeing and SpaceX involved in space missions. It ensures that space exploration remains safe and efficient, offering potential for continued advancements in the field.
Despite the difficulties, the astronauts expressed readiness to fly aboard Starliner again once it is fixed. Engineers at NASA are investigating the technical problems, and if successful, the spacecraft may be ready for future missions by the end of the year. This event highlighted the value of having different companies like Boeing and SpaceX involved in space missions. It ensures that space exploration remains safe and efficient, offering potential for continued advancements in the field.
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 astronauts’ mission was planned to last for a long time.
- SpaceX provided transportation for the astronauts.
- NASA engineers found the technical problems to be minor.
- The mission lasted over nine months.
- The spacecraft was ready for future missions by the end of the year.
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。
| plans | due to | successful | ensure | efficient |
- The new machine is very ______.
- She ______ to visit her grandparents this weekend.
- They arrived late ______ traffic.
- He is a ______ athlete.
- We ______ the room is clean every day.