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.

2. a space probe: tàu thăm dò vũ trụ không người lái

Eg: Space probes can be sent to far distances for long periods of time to gather information
about different areas in space.

3. a lunar module: tàu thám hiểm mặt trăng

Eg: When the first men walked on the moon they came out of the lunar module. The first man
to walk on the moon said “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

4. to put into orbit: đưa cái gì đó vào quỹ đạo

Eg: A new satellite has been put into orbit around the earth.

5. manned space flight: tàu thám hiểm vũ trụ có người lái

Eg: As manned space flight are so dangerous, many checks must be carried out first.

6. to launch a space rocket: phóng tên lửa vũ trụ

Eg: Nowadays, men launch space rockets – not ships – to discover new worlds.

7. the cosmos = universe

Eg: Although the challenge of exploring and understanding the cosmos is exciting, it is also
very expensive

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

9. a test flight: chuyến bay thử nghiệm

Eg: Test flights add to the huge costs of space exploration

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.

11. a space station: trạm vũ trụ

Eg: Even maintaining an international space station is so expensive that the costs must be
shared by several countries.

12. space voyage: chuyến du lịch vào vũ trụ

Eg: Public interest in the early space voyages was unprecedented.
13. space tourism: chuyến du lịch vào vũ trụ
Eg: Billionaires are the only people who are likely to experience space tourism in the
foreseeable future.

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.

15. space mission: nhiệm vụ không gian

Eg: Recent space missions have begun to explore Mars and more distant parts of the universe.

16. the conquest of space

Eg: The conquest of space is a challenge that continues to inspire the public imagination.

17. to be an inspiration to: khơi nguồn cảm hứng cho

Eg: The images of the first men on the moon were an inspiration to people, and made them
more hopeful about the future.

18. spacesuits and helmets: bộ đồ phi hành gia

Eg: Astronauts must find it difficult to carry out maintenance risks during space flights
wearing uncomfortable spacesuits and helmets.

19. vacuum-packed food: đồ ăn gói chân không

Eg: During manned space flights, astronauts have to live off vacuum-packed food.

20. weightless conditions: điều kiện không trọng lượng

Eg: Astronauts work in weightless conditions, which must make even routine tasks very
difficult.

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.

23. zero gravity: không trọng lực

Eg: Living in conditions of zero gravity in space must be extremely tiring and uncomfortable.

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.

cross sb’s mind: vụt qua tâm chí, ý nghĩ của ai

let sb’s hair down: thư giãn, nghỉ ngơi
the hustle and bustle of: sự xô bồ, bộn bề của
the length and breadth of: ngang dọc khắp cái gì
space station: trạm vũ trụ
space probe: tàu vũ trụ không người lái
manned space flight: tàu thám hiểm vũ trụ có người lái
space shuttle: tàu con thoi để liên lạc giữa Trái Đất và trạm không gian vũ trụ
bucket list: danh sách những việc cần làm trong đời

2. What would you do if you had an opportunity?

Your question makes me be on cloud nine and I want to make this space exploration happen
so much.
Back to the question, if given a chance, I think I need to write a long list and some on this list
will:
First, I will take some photos in spacesuits and helmets near a spacecraft to make headlines
when going back to the Earth and I can say “Hello parents, I am another version of
Armstrong.” You know Armstrong is the first person reaching here.
Second, I will learn some alien languages so that I can communicate to them to discover the
mysteries of the universe.
Lastly, with my green fingers, I will try to plant some trees and fruits here to create a
biodiversity in this isolated place that astronauts do not have to live off vacuum-packed food.

be on cloud nine: vô cùng vui sướng

space exploration: chuyến đi khám phá vũ trụ
in spacesuits and helmets: bộ đồ phi hành gia
a spacecraft: tàu vũ trụ
make headlines: trở thành tin tức quan trọng, lan truyền rộng rãi
discover the mysteries of the universe: khám phá những điều bí ẩn trong vũ trụ
have green fingers = good at planting trees
create a biodiversity: thiết lập sự đa dạng về mặt sinh thái
isolated place: nơi hẻo lánh, tách biệt
live off: sống dựa dẫm vào cái gì
vacuum-packed food: đồ ăn gói chân không

3. Have you ever learnt about stars and outer space?

Well, I am a voracious learner so exploring new things such as stars and the cosmos is not
exceptional although it is just a drop in the ocean.
When I was a kid, my kindergarten teacher gave me a lift and on the way to my home, she
found that I was curious so she randomly told me about extraterrestrial life. She wanted to
show me that space is not in the realm of science fiction but we always have a chance to
witness in the naked eyes.
Since then, she taught our class knowledge about zero gravity, weightless conditions and
space mission.

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

4. Is it important to study stars?

To me, the importance of study stars is undeniable.
After the space race in the 1950s, the development of space exploration is widespread.
Learning about stars will give people an inspiration to produce satellite technology, be more
hopeful about the quest for a new homeland and allocate dollars for the optimistic space
projects.
Kids obtain information about the universe not just for fun but it is a motivation for them to
study well to dig these unhabitable regions.

space race: cuộc chạy đua vào không gian

give sb an inspiration to V
satellite technology: công nghệ vệ tinh nhằm mục đích liên lạc
the quest for a new homeland: sự tìm kiếm hành tinh mới cho cư dân
allocate X money: chi X số tiền
optimistic space projects: các dự án không gian mang tính tích cực
obtain information about: thu nạp thông tin về cái gì
dig: khai thác
unhabitable regions: các khu vực không có người sinh sống