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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 about astronauts working in space?
- Do you know any countries that have sent people 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。
- monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/
[adjective] – very big, important, or difficult to achieve
Building the bridge was a monumental task for the workers. - cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/
[noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you to do
Good cooperation makes the project easy to finish. - pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/
[adjective] – very important and having a strong influence on how something develops
The teacher played a pivotal role in my success. - legacy /LEG-uh-see/
[noun] – something that is a part of history or that is left behind by someone or something
The artist’s legacy lives in the museum’s paintings. - exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/
[noun] – the act of searching and learning about something that is not known
Space exploration helps people learn about other planets.
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 International Space Station (ISS) marked its 25th year of human stay in space in early November 2025. Since November 2, 2000, astronauts from many countries have lived and worked in the station that moves around Earth about 400 kilometers above the ground. The first crew included Bill Shepherd from NASA and Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko from Russia. The ISS has welcomed more than 290 people from 26 nations. This long mission is a remarkable and monumental sign of teamwork and resilience in science and technology, showing the value of global cooperation.
Research in the ISS has been pivotal in learning how living things and objects react to space. Studies on plants, health, and materials help scientists understand life in microgravity. A twin study by NASA gave insightful results about the body’s changes in space. Even with challenges like broken tools and space debris, the ISS continues to serve as a legacy of sustainable advancement and human exploration beyond Earth.
Research in the ISS has been pivotal in learning how living things and objects react to space. Studies on plants, health, and materials help scientists understand life in microgravity. A twin study by NASA gave insightful results about the body’s changes in space. Even with challenges like broken tools and space debris, the ISS continues to serve as a legacy of sustainable advancement and human exploration beyond Earth.
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 International Space Station marked its 20th year in space in 2025.
- Astronauts from only two countries have worked on the ISS.
- The first ISS crew included members from NASA and Russia.
- The ISS has welcomed more than 290 people from 26 nations.
- The ISS is located about 400 kilometers above the 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。
| monumental | cooperation | pivotal | legacy | exploration |
- The children went on an ______ in the forest.
- Winning the gold medal was a ______ moment for the team.
- The class showed ______ when cleaning the room together.
- Clean water is ______ for keeping people healthy.
- This park is a ______ of the city’s first mayor.