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B1 Intermediate English 5:48 668 words Animation

How did NASA touch the Sun without melting?

TED-Ed · 413,697 views · Added 2 months ago

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This video explores how NASA's Parker Solar Probe can fly incredibly close to the Sun without melting. Learners will encounter advanced vocabulary related to space science, engineering, and physics, including terms like 'heat shield,' 'solar radii,' 'corona,' and 'insulator.' The video also explains concepts such as orbital maneuvers, the Oberth maneuver, and novel materials like Solar White, helping learners build comprehension of scientific explanations and cause-and-effect reasoning in English.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

668

Total Words

343

Unique Words

5/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 51%

Key Vocabulary (17)

shield A1 noun

A shield is a large piece of metal or wood used by soldiers to protect their bodies from weapons. In a general sense, it is anything that protects you from danger, pain, or damage.

carbon B2 noun

Carbon is a chemical element that exists in all living things and is a primary component of many substances like coal and diamonds. In a modern environmental context, it often refers to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on global warming.

around C2 adverb

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

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