Daily Reading Level 5 Section 2 Topic · Technology

Staff Notice: International Space Station Power Upgrade

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Station Power Upgrade: Staff Briefing

All personnel should be informed that the International Space Station Programme is entering a critical phase of its power upgrade. Two astronauts have completed a seven-hour, eleven-minute spacewalk to install a new solar array, which is intended to strengthen the station’s energy supply. Once the final array is installed on November 5, the station will have up to 30% more available power. This additional capacity will support critical operations, including laboratory experiments, communication systems and preparations for the station’s eventual controlled deorbit. Project managers have confirmed that further updates will be circulated through the internal noticeboard, and staff who are involved in maintenance or scheduling should review the revised timetable before their next shift.

Restricted Areas and Safety Requirements

During the upgrade period, several engineering zones will be classified as restricted areas, where only authorised employees may enter. Before entering these zones, staff must attend a short safety briefing and present a valid access badge. Protective equipment, including insulated gloves and approved eyewear, has to be worn whenever electrical panels are being inspected. Employees who notice damaged cables, unusual alarms or irregular power readings are required to report the issue immediately to the duty supervisor. Because the new solar array will increase the amount of electricity distributed through the station’s systems, temporary shutdowns may be arranged at short notice. Department heads should ensure that sensitive devices are properly backed up and that no essential data is lost during these interruptions.

Training, Leave and Expense Claims

Employees who have been assigned to the upgrade support team must complete the updated training module before the final installation date. The module explains how the additional power supply affects daily procedures, emergency responses and equipment checks. If an employee needs to attend external workshops, prior approval must be obtained from the line manager, and all reasonable travel costs can be claimed through the standard expense system. Annual leave may still be requested; however, priority will be given to staff whose responsibilities are not directly connected with the November 5 installation. Any request to change shifts should be submitted at least three working days in advance, unless an urgent operational requirement has been announced. By following these arrangements, departments can maintain normal service while the station receives its powerful upgrade.

💡 精读方法：第一遍不查词通读 → 第二遍查生词、划句型 → 最后口头复述大意（30秒）。三遍之后才算"消化"。

2生词表 Vocabulary

单词	英文释义	例句
personnel/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/ n.	all the people who work for an organisation	All personnel must read the safety notice before entering the lab.
critical/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adj.	extremely important or necessary	The engineer said that the power system was in a critical condition.
capacity/kəˈpæsəti/ n.	the amount that something can produce or contain	The new battery has a larger capacity than the old one.
restricted/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ adj.	limited to particular people or areas	Only trained staff can enter the restricted area.
authorised/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/ adj.	officially allowed or approved	Only authorised employees can open the control panel.
briefing/ˈbriːfɪŋ/ n.	a short meeting that gives necessary information	We attended a safety briefing before the experiment.
insulated/ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/ adj.	covered or protected to prevent electricity, heat or sound from passing	Electricians should wear insulated gloves when checking wires.
irregular/ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/ adj.	not regular, normal or expected	The machine stopped after an irregular sound was detected.
distributed/dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/ adj.	sent or shared among several people or places	The electricity is distributed through several connected systems.
module/ˈmɒdjuːl/ n.	one part of a course, system or training programme	The first training module explains the new safety rules.
priority/praɪˈɒrəti/ n.	something that is treated as more important than other things	Safety has the highest priority during the upgrade.
operational/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/ adj.	connected with the way a system or organisation works	The delay was caused by an operational problem.

3搭配包 Collocations · 写作 & 口语高频短语

✍️ 写作常用（正式）

complete a training module完成一个培训模块；比 finish a training 更自然

All new employees must complete a training module before they work independently.

submit a request提交申请；不要说 give a request

Staff should submit a request at least three working days in advance.

enter a restricted area进入限制区域；不要说 go into limit area

Only authorised employees may enter a restricted area.

improve the power supply改善电力供应；不要说 make electricity more

The new solar array will improve the power supply.

give priority to优先考虑；不要说 give first to

The schedule should give priority to safety training.

🎙️ 口语常用（自然）

attend a briefing参加简报会或说明会；不要说 listen a meeting

I had to attend a briefing before the project started.

report an issue报告问题；比 say a problem 更准确

If you see a damaged cable, please report the issue immediately.

carry out equipment checks进行设备检查；比 do equipment check 更地道

Engineers need to carry out equipment checks every morning.

💡 用法：盖住例句，用这个搭配自己造一句和今天文章相关的话。搭配只有在输出里用过一次才算学会——这正是你最容易丢分的地方。

4可模仿句型 Sentence Patterns · 雅思写作可用

All personnel should be informed that ...

被动语态 + that 从句，用于正式通知、公告或说明；雅思写作中也可用于提出建议或描述安排。

❌ All staff should be know the upgrade will begin.
✅ All personnel should be informed that the upgrade will begin.

Once the final array is installed, the station will have ...

Once + 被动语态时间从句，表示‘一旦……完成，就会……’；适合描述技术升级、政策实施或措施效果。

❌ Once the final array install, the station will have more power.
✅ Once the final array is installed, the station will have more power.

Employees who notice problems are required to report them.

定语从句 + be required to do，用于写规则、制度或建议；比 must 更正式，也更适合职场文本。

❌ Employees who notice damaged cables are required to reporting the issue.
✅ Employees who notice damaged cables are required to report the issue.

Any request should be submitted in advance.

Any + 名词 + should be done，用于制度条款，使表达客观正式；可加入时间或方式状语。

❌ Any request to change shifts should submit three days before.
✅ Any request to change shifts should be submitted at least three working days in advance.

5病句诊所 Grammar Clinic · 每天 3 句

每句只有 1 处错误，类型已提示。先自己改，再对答案——这些类型就是你写作和口语里最常丢分的地方。

1. The new solar array increase the available power.

🕵️ 错误类型提示：主谓一致

2. Two astronauts have completed the spacewalk yesterday.

🕵️ 错误类型提示：时态

3. Employees must to attend a safety briefing.

🕵️ 错误类型提示：动词句型

自己改完再看：参考答案 ▾

1. The new solar array increases the available power. — 主语 array 是单数，一般现在时动词要加 -s。
2. Two astronauts completed the spacewalk yesterday. — yesterday 表示过去时间，应使用一般过去时，不用现在完成时。
3. Employees must attend a safety briefing. — must 是情态动词，后面直接用动词原形，不能加 to。

6理解自测 Comprehension · 3 题 · 真题型

填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空

1. The final solar array is scheduled to be installed on ______.

your answer: ______________________

填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空

2. After the upgrade, the station will have up to ______ more available power.

your answer: ______________________

填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空

3. Before entering restricted zones, staff must attend a short safety briefing and present a valid ______.

your answer: ______________________

查看答案 ▾

1. November 5 — 原文第一段明确说明，最终阵列将在11月5日安装。
📖 原文依据：Once the final array is installed on November 5, the station will have up to 30% more available power.
2. 30% — 原文第一段指出，安装完成后，可用电力最多增加30%。
📖 原文依据：Once the final array is installed on November 5, the station will have up to 30% more available power.
3. access badge — 原文第二段规定，进入这些区域前必须参加安全简报并出示有效门禁卡。
📖 原文依据：Before entering these zones, staff must attend a short safety briefing and present a valid access badge.

💡 动手作答并提交判分，请到下方第 8 节「学习打卡」。这里先自己作答，再展开答案核对。

7今日口语练习 Speaking · Part 1-3 迷你套题

🎙️ 热身 Part 1：

Are you interested in space exploration?
Do you like learning about new technology?

每题用 2-4 句回答，像聊天一样自然，不要背稿。

🎯 Part 2 话题卡（准备1分钟 · 连续说满2分钟）：
Describe a technological upgrade that impressed you.

what the upgrade was
when and where you learned about it
how it changed a system or daily routine
and explain why it impressed you

💡 准备1分钟，说满2分钟；可用 critical, capacity, improve the power supply，以及 Once ... is installed, ... will ... 句型。强烈建议用手机录音。

💬 Part 3 深入讨论（每题 4-6 句：观点 → 原因 → 例子）：

Why do governments invest in space projects?
How do technological upgrades change the way people work?

地道表达包（说之前先过一遍）：

To be honest, I am not an expert on space, but I think ...

Part 1 或 Part 2 开头，承认自己不是专家但继续回答，避免卡住。

What impresses me most is that ...

强调最印象深刻的一点，适合 Part 2 展开。

As far as I know, ...

引入自己了解的信息，语气自然且不绝对。

It can make a huge difference to ...

说明升级或技术带来的实际影响。

From a practical point of view, ...

Part 3 从实际或社会角度分析问题时使用。

Another point worth mentioning is that ...

补充第二个理由，避免一直使用 and。

✅ 说完自查：

是否录音并回听，检查是否说满规定时间。
Part 2 是否持续说满约2分钟，没有长时间停顿。
是否至少使用今日2个词汇，如 critical, capacity, improve the power supply。
是否使用1个今日句型，如 Once ... is installed, ... will ...。
是否避免重复同一个词，并用 another point worth mentioning 补充。

🗣️ 说完再看：示范思路要点

Part 1 用一句直接回答 + 一个个人原因，不要只说 Yes/No。
Part 2 可按‘升级背景—具体变化—个人感受’展开，尽量说满两分钟。
描述影响时复用 Once ... is installed, ... will ... 或 It can make a huge difference to ...
Part 3 从政府、企业、个人三个层面选两个说，避免只讲个人经历。
结尾用 What impresses me most is that ... 总结，增强逻辑。

8学习打卡 Check-in · 自动记录

记录状态加载中…（需访问 /ielts/ 主入口，8088 备用入口不带 API）

🔁 到期错误复测

这些是你之前犯过、还没掌握的错误。先自己在心里或纸上改出来，再对照答案自评——诚实的"没改对"比假的"改对了"更有用。

📖 理解自测（提交后自动判分，答案见上方第 6 节）

🕵️ 病句诊所（第 5 节三句自己改完）

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