Asteroid May Come Close to Earth
小行星可能接近地球
Scientists are watching an asteroid that may come close to Earth in 2032.
Reading 閱讀
Scientists are watching a big asteroid. It might come close to Earth in 2032.
There is a small chance it could hit Earth. But scientists say it probably won't.
Scientists are using telescopes to learn more about the asteroid.
If the asteroid is going to hit Earth, scientists might try to change its path.
Vocabulary 字彙
asteroid (noun) [C] /ˈæstərɔɪd/ 小行星
Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the sun.
小行星是繞太陽運行的岩石天體。
discovered (verb) /dɪˈskʌvərd/ 發現
The scientist discovered a new planet.
科學家發現了一顆新的行星。
estimated (verb) /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/ 估計
The teacher estimated that there were 30 students in the class.
老師估計班上有 30 個學生。
chance (noun) [C/U] /ʧæns/ 機會
There is a chance of rain today.
今天有機會下雨。
planet (noun) [C] /ˈplænɪt/ 行星
Earth is a planet.
地球是一顆行星。
predictions (noun) [plural] /prɪˈdɪkʃənz/ 預測
The weather forecast makes predictions about the weather.
天氣預報會對天氣進行預測。
probability (noun) [C/U] /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlɪti/ 可能性
There is a high probability that the sun will rise tomorrow.
太陽明天升起的可能性很高。
collide (verb) /kəˈlaɪd/ 碰撞
The two cars collided.
這兩輛車相撞了。
data (noun) [U] /ˈdeɪtə/ 數據
The scientists collected data on the animals.
科學家們收集了這些動物的數據。
deflection (noun) [U] /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ 偏轉
The goalie made a great deflection to save the goal.
守門員做出了精彩的撲救來擋住進球。
Q&A 問答
Q: What is the name of the asteroid that scientists are watching?
A: The name of the asteroid is 2024 YR4.
Q: When might the asteroid come close to Earth?
A: The asteroid might come close to Earth in 2032.
Q: What are scientists doing to learn more about the asteroid?
A: Scientists are using telescopes to learn more about the asteroid.
Discussion 深論
Q: What do you think would happen if an asteroid hit Earth?
A: I think it would cause a lot of damage and maybe even change the climate.
Q: Do you think we should be worried about asteroids hitting Earth?
A: I think we should be aware of the possibility, but we shouldn't worry too much because scientists are working to protect us.
Q: What do you think about space exploration?
A: I think space exploration is important because it helps us learn more about the universe and our place in it.
Conclusion 結論
Scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While the probability is low, it's important to continue observing and tracking its path. Thankfully, scientists have developed ways to potentially deflect asteroids if needed, showing how we can use our knowledge to protect our planet.
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