Exercise 1
Vocabulary 어휘
Say each word and its meaning out loud.
단어와 뜻을 소리 내어 말해 보세요.
상승
The act of moving upward
궤적
The path followed by a projectile
탑재체
The cargo carried by a vehicle
재사용 가능한
Able to be used more than once
중요한 단계
A significant event in history
운영의
Ready for active use
시설
A place built for a specific purpose
Exercise 2
Article 뉴스기사
Read the article aloud, or listen and repeat.
혼자서 소리 내어 읽거나, 듣고 따라 읽어 보세요.
SpaceX Achieves Orbital Milestone with Starship
SpaceX successfully sent its massive Starship rocket into orbit for the first time. The vehicle took off from a facility in Texas during the early morning. Although an engine issue occurred during the ascent, controllers decided to continue the flight. This decision allowed the ship to enter its planned path around the planet.
Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever created. Its primary purpose is to prepare for future travel to the moon and Mars. By reaching orbit, the company proved that the rocket can handle complex missions. This milestone is a major achievement for the entire space industry.
The flight was originally planned to last ten hours, but it was shortened to three. During the mission, the rocket also deployed new satellites. These satellites will help test technology for future trips. Engineers hope to make rockets fully reusable to lower costs. This success brings SpaceX closer to its goal of regular lunar travel for astronauts.
Experts believe this event marks a shift from testing to operational use. With this capability, the company can transport large payloads into space. Everyone at the control center celebrated when they confirmed the ship was circling Earth. It is an exciting time for space exploration.
Exercise 3
Discussion 토론
Talk about the questions below.
다음 질문에 따라 이야기해 보세요.
- Why was reaching orbit considered a significant milestone for SpaceX?
- How did engineers overcome previous technical failures during this mission?
- Would you like to travel to space if it became affordable?
원문 뉴스의 사실을 바탕으로 AI가 학습용으로 새로 쓴 글이에요.