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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。
- Do planets move in the sky?
- Can people see some planets without a telescope?
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。
- planet /PLAN-it/
[noun] – a large round object in space that moves around a star
Earth is a planet that moves around the sun. - sky /SKAHY/
[noun] – the area above the earth where clouds and the sun can be seen
The sky turned orange at sunset. - sunset /SUHN-set/
[noun] – the time in the evening when the sun goes down
The family watched the sunset by the sea. - telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/
[noun] – a device used to make objects in space look larger
The student used a telescope to see the moon. - star /STAHR/
[noun] – a large ball of burning gas in space that gives light
A bright star shone above the trees.
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。
Six planets appeared together in the sky at the end of February. This event is called a planetary parade. The planets were close together on one side of the sun. They did not form a perfect line, but they looked near each other after sunset. Many people went outside to look at the evening sky.
Four planets could be seen without a telescope if the sky were clear. Two other planets needed special tools to see them. People looked to the west about one hour after sunset. It was easy to know the difference between a planet and a star. Stars usually twinkle, but planets shine with steady light. The event lasted for several days before one planet slowly disappeared.
Four planets could be seen without a telescope if the sky were clear. Two other planets needed special tools to see them. People looked to the west about one hour after sunset. It was easy to know the difference between a planet and a star. Stars usually twinkle, but planets shine with steady light. The event lasted for several days before one planet slowly disappeared.
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。
- Six planets appeared together in February.
- The planets formed a perfect straight line.
- All planets needed a telescope to be seen.
- People looked to the western sky after sunset.
- Stars shine steadily like planets.
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。
| planet | sky | sunset | telescope | star |
- The bright ______ could be seen at night.
- A ______ moves around the sun.
- The sun goes down at ______.
- The ______ was clear and dark.
- A ______ helps people see far objects in space.