Chủ đề Outer space and stars
Chủ đề Outer space and stars
Chủ đề Outer space and stars
VOCABULARY
1. the space race: cuộc chạy đua vào không gian
Eg: The space race in the 1950s marks an important point in the development of space
exploration.
8. to pour money into space research: sử dụng nhiều tiền vào mục đích nghiên cứu vũ trụ
Eg: Some people argue that it is wasteful to pour money into space research
10. a space shuttle: tàu con thoi để liên lạc giữa Trái Đất và trạm không gian vũ trụ
Eg: The first space shuttle was front-page news, but now people are no longer excited by the
concept.
14. to discover the mysteries of the universe: khám phá những điều bí ẩn trong vũ trụ
Eg: Space exploration is an essential element in our attempt to discover the mysteries of the
universe.
21. to endure hardships and discomforts: trải nghiệm và đối mặt với các điều kiện khó khăn
Eg: I doubt that space tourism will have mass appeal in the future. Travellers would have to
endure hardships and discomforts such as weighless conditions, vacuum-packed food and
wearing spacesuits and helmets.
22. to float through space: di chuyển chậm chạp trong không gian
Eg: Space tourism would be really boring, simply floating through space and looking out of
window of the spacecraft.
24. satellite technology: công nghệ vệ tinh nhằm mục đích liên lạc
Eg: Satellite technology has resulted in huge advances in communications and information-
gathering.
25. to make space travel commercially viable: khiến cho việc du hành vũ trụ thành công về
tài chính
Eg: Holidays in space are just fantasy. It is doubtful if it will ever be possible to make space
travel commercially viable.
26. the quest for a new homeland: sự tìm kiếm hành tinh mới cho cư dân
Eg: As humans are destroying their own planet, the quest for a new homeland in the universe
is essential.
27. alien life forms: vật thể từ các hành tinh khác
Eg: One of the most exciting possibilities of the space program is finding alien life forms on
other planets.
28. extraterrestrial life: cuộc sống tồn tại trên hành tinh khác
Eg: The quest for extraterrestial life will prove that humans are not alone in the universe.
29. in the realm of science fiction: những thứ chỉ có trong viễn tưởng
Eg: Most of the arguments in favour of space programs are in the realm of science fiction.
30. optimistic space projects: các dự án không gian mang tính tích cực
Eg: The US government, for example, allocates billions of dollars for their optimistic space
projects.
QUESTIONS
1. Do you want to travel in outer space?
Wow, it is definitely fascinating question. Although it has never crossed my mind, I would
say “yes” if given a chance. It is a unique opportunity for me to let my hair down from the
hustle and bustle of city life. To be honest, I want to go to the length and breadth of the world
so space station will be a destination I will desire to go next to explore more about a space
probe, a manned space flight and space shuttle. From today, I will put it into my bucket list.
voracious (adj): tham, ngấu nghiến (voracious reader: người ham đọc sách)
exceptional: ngoại lệ, ngoại trừ
a drop in the ocean: một hạt cát ngoài biển
give sb a lift/ride: cho ai đi nhờ
extraterrestrial life: cuộc sống ở hành tinh khác
in the realm of science fiction: chỉ có tron viễn tưởng
in the naked eyes: tận mắt (witness in the naked eyes: chứng kiến tận mắt)
zero gravity: không trọng lượng
weightless conditions: điều kiện không trọng lượng
space mission: nhiệm vụ vũ trụ