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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 read or heard about astronauts before?
- Do you know any country that sends people into 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。
- substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/
[adjective] – large in size, value, or importance
The library got a substantial number of new books. - comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/
[adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary
The museum offers a comprehensive guide for visitors. - extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/
[adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising
The chef made an extraordinary cake for the party. - exceptional /ik-SEP-shuh-nl/
[adjective] – much greater than usual, especially in skill or ability
The student has exceptional talent in music. - prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/
[adjective] – very well known and important
A prominent actor visited the school last week.
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 introduced a new astronaut class on September 23, 2025, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The group had 10 members, with six women and four men. This was described as a substantial change because it was the first time more women were chosen than men. More than 8,000 people applied, showing a comprehensive interest in space training. The chosen members had special backgrounds, including a geologist who worked on the Curiosity Mars rover and an engineer from a private spaceflight. NASA leaders explained that the group would support the Artemis program, which plans to reach the Moon by 2027.
The astronauts will train for two years before being considered for missions. Experts said the class could make an extraordinary impact on space exploration and play an exceptional role in research. Officials added that the group included prominent scientists, doctors, and engineers. The class was seen as an important step toward future space travel.
The astronauts will train for two years before being considered for missions. Experts said the class could make an extraordinary impact on space exploration and play an exceptional role in research. Officials added that the group included prominent scientists, doctors, and engineers. The class was seen as an important step toward future space travel.
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 introduced a new astronaut class on September 23, 2025.
- The astronaut class was introduced in Washington, D.C.
- The group included ten members, with more women than men.
- Only 500 people applied for the new astronaut class.
- A geologist worked on the Curiosity Mars rover before joining.
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。
| substantial | comprehensive | extraordinary | exceptional | prominent |
- The house needs ______ repairs before people can live there.
- The teacher gave a ______ exam covering all lessons.
- The child showed ______ courage in the fire.
- The shop is known for its ______ customer service.
- The castle is the most ______ landmark in the village.