Level 7 _ Episode 34 The First Female Space Tourist

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With the First Female Space Tourist

ANOUSHEH ANSARI
 
아누셰 안사리 엑스프라이즈 재단 이사장
세계 최초 여성 우주관광객...
지구 문제 해결에 나서다
 
VOCA
1. persistent 끈기 있는, 지속하는
She is very persistent and refuses to accept anything that will stop her from achieving her golas.
 
2. tad 조금, 약간
The food was a tad greasy for me.
 
3. humanity 인류
Climate change is the biggest problem facing humanity.
 
4. commercialize ~을 상업화하다
It's a fantastic technological development but I don't think there is any way to commercialize it.
 
5. avatar 아바타, 분신
Ussing avatars could allow you to explore anywhere in the world.
 
6. frontier 개척지, 방향
A lot of people think space is the final frontier for humantity.
 
7. way ahead 훨씬 앞에, 앞서 있는
They are way ahea of the real of the field.
 
+ crowdsouce
crowd 대중, outsourcing 외부 발주가 합쳐진 단어.
 

Discussion Questions
1. O If you had the opportunity, would you want to travel into space? Why, why not?
2. Do you think space exploration important for humanity? Why, why not?
3. Should humans continue to explore space, or is it more cost-effective and safer to rely on robotic missions?
4. What unique advantages do humans bring to space exploration that robots cannot replicate?
5. What are the potential benefits and challenges of colonizing other planets, such as Mars?
6. Is the idea of becoming a multi-planetary species a realistic and worthwhile goal?
7. Do you think that space travel will become more accessible for 'normal people' in the future? Why, why not?
8. Do you believe that there is extraterrestrial life somewhere else? Why, why not?
9. Are there any dangers or safety issues that you can think of regarding space travel?
10. How do you think space travel will change in your lifetime? What accomplishments will humans have?