Japanese Language Module 1.8

Japanese Language Module 1


NASA Mission


Step 1 Learn vocabulary and expressions before you watch the interview video.

 

  • Study some useful vocabulary here.
  • Flashcards and vocab games are available here.

Step 2 Watch Video - Interview

If you want to read the transcript, you can read it here.

 


Step 3: Check your understanding with the comprehension quiz.

Take the comprehension quiz here.


Step 4: Supplemental Activities

1. Reading

Read the cleaned transcript along with the translation here.
You can also listen to an audio file here.

2. Listening Practice

Do this listening and fill-in-the-blank activity here.

3. Mock Interview

Answer the following questions based on the interview. You can check sample answers here.

  • NASAのプロジェクトと言えば、一般の人たちには、宇宙飛行士を訓練して、宇宙ステーショ ンに送り込むというイメージが強いですが、このことに関して松井さんは、どう考えています か。
  • 無人の人工衛星の役割とは、松井さんによれば、どんなものですか。

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