A Big Rock in Space
太空中的一顆大岩石
Introduction
A large asteroid called 1997 NC1 will come near Earth on June 27, 2026.
一顆名為 1997 NC1 的大型小行星將於 2026 年 6 月 27 日靠近地球。
Main Body
The asteroid is very big. It is between 710 and 1,650 meters wide. It will be 2.56 million kilometers away from Earth. This is the closest it has been for a very long time.
這顆小行星非常巨大。它的直徑介於 710 到 1,650 公尺之間。它與地球的距離將為 256 萬公里。這是它長期以來最接近地球的一次。
Some people worry because it is big. But space agencies say it is safe. The asteroid will not hit Earth. Scientists know its path very well.
有些人因為它體積龐大而感到擔心。但太空機構表示這是安全的。這顆小行星不會撞擊地球。科學家非常清楚它的運行軌跡。
You cannot see the asteroid with your eyes. You need a telescope or strong binoculars. The moon will be bright, so it is hard to see. Scientists want to study the rock to learn more about space.
你無法用肉眼看到這顆小行星。你需要使用天文望遠鏡或強力的雙筒望遠鏡。由於月光強烈，將會很難觀察。科學家希望研究這塊岩石，以了解更多關於太空的資訊。
Conclusion
Asteroid 1997 NC1 will pass Earth safely. It is a great chance for scientists to study it.
小行星 1997 NC1 將安全地經過地球。對於科學家來說，這是一個研究它的絕佳機會。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 Talking about the Future
In the text, we see a pattern for things that will happen. This is the easiest way to talk about the future in English.
The Magic Word: WILL
When you want to say something is certain or planned for later, just put will before the action word.
- The asteroid will come near Earth.
- It will be 2.56 million kilometers away.
- It will not hit Earth.
Quick Logic Map:
- Yes → will + action (It will pass safely)
- No → will not + action (It will not hit)
🔭 Helpful Words for Size & Sight
To reach A2, you need to describe what things are and how we see them. Look at these pairs from the story:
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Large / Big | Not small | A big rock in space |
| Wide | Distance from side to side | 1,650 meters wide |
| Bright | Lots of light | The moon will be bright |