Where will space exploration take us in the next 50 years? | BBC Ideas – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.We can't predict the future
2.And when it comes to imagining the future of space exploration, it's easy for things to get a little, well, sci-fi
3.But what if they're not
4.Here are four things that could actually happen in our lifetimes
5.For decades, science fiction writers have imagined a future where space elevators transport us almost effortlessly into orbit
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
exploring
A2To seek for something or after someone.
Example:
"in exploring this, but is it theirs to exploit?"
scientists
A2One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
Example:
"Scientists now believe that this could, in theory, become reality,"
ecosystem
A2A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
Example:
"We could potentially reduce damage to the Earth's ecosystem"
interested
A2To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
Example:
"Some companies and governments are already interested"
supplying
A2To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
Example:
"supplying fuels and materials to space stations and settlements"
industrial-scale
B1A B1-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"industrial-scale mining and giant structures"
structures
A2A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
Example:
"industrial-scale mining and giant structures"
relentless
A2Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Example:
"relentless dust storms and extreme temperatures."
challenges
A2A confrontation; a dare.
Example:
"These pioneers will face lots of challenges"
skyrocketed
B1To increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
Example:
"Global electricity demand has skyrocketed"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| exploring | A2 | To seek for something or after someone. |
| scientists | A2 | One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others. |
| ecosystem | A2 | A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit. |
| interested | A2 | To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing. |
| supplying | A2 | To provide (something), to make (something) available for use. |
| industrial-scale | B1 | A B1-level word commonly used in this context. |
| structures | A2 | A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts. |
| relentless | A2 | Unrelenting or unyielding in severity. |
| challenges | A2 | A confrontation; a dare. |
| skyrocketed | B1 | To increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike. |
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