words and phrases
difficult words
T or F
Q & A
100

scenery

景色

100

④ is not posted 

発表される(投稿される、掲示される)

100

The astronaut position was advertised in a newspaper.

F

It was advertised in an in-house newsletter.

100

Who told the speaker about the astronaut position? 

A. His father   B. His wife 

C. His friend   D. His teacher

B. His wife

200

reflect

~を反射する

200

③hesitated

ためらった
200

The speaker was happy with his job and was busy every day.

T

200

Why did the speaker decide to apply for the astronaut position?

A. He wanted to meet famous people.

B. His wife told him to do so.

C. He might not have another chance.

D. He wanted to study abroad.

C. He might not have another chance.

300

recruitment

新規採用

300

① currently

現在の

300

Astronauts are recruited every year.

F

Astronauts are recruited only when needed.

300

 Where did the speaker see the beautiful picture of space?

A. Through the shuttle window  B. From the moon

C. From the Earth   D. From an airplane

A. Through the shuttle window

400

留学する

study abroad

400

⑤ opportunity

機会

400

Mohri Mamoru called and congratulated him.

T

400

How often are astronauts recruited?

A. Every year   B. Every five years

C. Every ten years  D. Only when needed

D. Only when needed

500

~と比べると

compared with~

500

⑭ as if you could touch it

まるでそれ(地球)を触れるかのように

500

The speaker thought the Earth looked more beautiful through the shuttle window than outside the shuttle.

F

The Earth looked more real and alive outside the shuttle.

500

What did the Earth do outside the shuttle?

A. It stopped moving. B. It continuously changed.

C. It disappeared. D. It became dark.

B. It continuously changed.