August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Asteroid Mining: Science Fair Magic at Rīga Museum
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Story Transcript:
Lv: Rīgas Zinātnes muzeja durvis atveras ar klusu čīkstēšanu, un Mārtiņš un Sofija ieiet iekšā ar lielu entuziasmu.
En: The doors of the Rīgas Science Museum open with a quiet creak, and Mārtiņš and Sofija enter with great enthusiasm.
Lv: Apkārt skan bērnu smiekli un zinātkāres pilni jautājumi.
En: Around them, children's laughter and questions full of curiosity can be heard.
Lv: Mārtiņš un Sofija ir šeit ar konkrētu mērķi - atrast ideju savam zinātnes projektam, lai uzvarētu gaidāmajā zinātnes izstādē.
En: Mārtiņš and Sofija are here with a specific goal - to find an idea for their science project to win the upcoming science fair.
Lv: "Kas būtu labāk - kosmoss vai atjaunojamā enerģija?
En: "What would be better - space or renewable energy?"
Lv: " jautāja Mārtiņš, acu mirdzot kā zvaigznes nakts debesīs.
En: asked Mārtiņš, his eyes shining like stars in the night sky.
Lv: Sofija ierunājās, "Es domāju, ka mums vajadzētu koncentrēties uz kaut ko reālistisku, uz kaut ko tādu, ko varam izmantot planētas labā.
En: Sofija spoke up, "I think we should focus on something realistic, something we can use for the good of the planet."
Lv: "Viņi staigā starp izstādēm, pārdomādami idejas.
En: They walk among the exhibits, contemplating ideas.
Lv: Mārtiņam ļoti patīk kosmosa izstādē demonstrētās kapsulas un raķetes.
En: Mārtiņš is very fond of the capsules and rockets demonstrated in the space exhibition.
Lv: Sofija turpretī interesējas par vēju turbīnām un saules paneļiem.
En: Sofija, on the other hand, is interested in wind turbines and solar panels.
Lv: Viņi nespēj nonākt pie vienošanās.
En: They can't come to an agreement.
Lv: "Es teikšu – kosmoss ir pilns ar iespējām," norāda Mārtiņš, neraugoties uz Sofijas nopūtām.
En: "I'll say – space is full of opportunities," points out Mārtiņš, ignoring Sofija's sighs.
Lv: Viņa skeptiski skatās uz zvaigžņotajiem displejiem.
En: She skeptically looks at the starry displays.
Lv: "Bet kā tas palīdzēs mūsu pasaulei?
En: "But how will that help our world?"
Lv: "Viņi pagriežas un nonāk negaidītā vietā – pie interaktīvas izstādes par asteroīdu ieguvi.
En: They turn and find themselves in an unexpected place – at an interactive exhibit about asteroid mining.
Lv: Abi apstājas, apjukuši un ieintriģēti.
En: Both stop, confused and intrigued.
Lv: Uz lielā ekrāna demonstrētas metodes, kā iegūt vērtīgus resursus no asteroīdiem, kas riņķo ap zemi.
En: On the big screen, methods are shown for extracting valuable resources from asteroids orbiting the earth.
Lv: Sofijas acis mirdz entuziasmā.
En: Sofija's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm.
Lv: "Vai tas nav brīnums?
En: "Isn't that a wonder?"
Lv: " viņa jautā.
En: she asks.
Lv: Mārtiņš piekrīt.
En: Mārtiņš agrees.
Lv: "Mēs varētu izpētīt veidu, kā šos resursus izmantot ilgtspējīgai enerģijai," viņš piedāvā.
En: "We could explore ways to use these resources for sustainable energy," he suggests.
Lv: Viņi abi saprot, ka šī ir ideja, kas apvieno Mārtiņa sapņus ar Sofijas sapratni par nepieciešamību.
En: They both realize that this is an idea that combines Mārtiņš's dreams with Sofija's understanding of necessity.
Lv: Viņi sāk sarunāties par projektu plānu—ilgtspējīgu resursu ieguvi asteroīdos.
En: They begin to discuss the project plan—sustainable resource extraction from asteroids.
Lv: Kad diena beidzas, un viņi iznāk no muzeja, Mārtiņš apzinās, cik svarīgi ir klausīties citos.
En: As the day ends, and they exit the museum, Mārtiņš realizes the importance of listening to others.
Lv: Savukārt Sofija jūtas atvērta jaunām, pat utopiskām idejām.
En: Meanwhile, Sofija feels open to new, even utopian ideas.
Lv: Viņi sajūsmināti un vienoti sāk darbu pie sava projekta, zinot, ka šoreiz abi ir tikpat labi kā vienoti.
En: Excited and united, they start working on their project, knowing that this time they are as good as united.
Lv: Rīga Zinātnes muzejs iedvesmo jaunas paaudzes, un šodien tā deva ne tikai iedvesmu zinātnei, bet arī abu draudzību.
En: The Rīga Science Museum inspires new generations, and today it provided not only inspiration for science but also strengthened their friendship.
Vocabulary Words:
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Story Transcript:
Lv: Rīgas Zinātnes muzeja durvis atveras ar klusu čīkstēšanu, un Mārtiņš un Sofija ieiet iekšā ar lielu entuziasmu.
En: The doors of the Rīgas Science Museum open with a quiet creak, and Mārtiņš and Sofija enter with great enthusiasm.
Lv: Apkārt skan bērnu smiekli un zinātkāres pilni jautājumi.
En: Around them, children's laughter and questions full of curiosity can be heard.
Lv: Mārtiņš un Sofija ir šeit ar konkrētu mērķi - atrast ideju savam zinātnes projektam, lai uzvarētu gaidāmajā zinātnes izstādē.
En: Mārtiņš and Sofija are here with a specific goal - to find an idea for their science project to win the upcoming science fair.
Lv: "Kas būtu labāk - kosmoss vai atjaunojamā enerģija?
En: "What would be better - space or renewable energy?"
Lv: " jautāja Mārtiņš, acu mirdzot kā zvaigznes nakts debesīs.
En: asked Mārtiņš, his eyes shining like stars in the night sky.
Lv: Sofija ierunājās, "Es domāju, ka mums vajadzētu koncentrēties uz kaut ko reālistisku, uz kaut ko tādu, ko varam izmantot planētas labā.
En: Sofija spoke up, "I think we should focus on something realistic, something we can use for the good of the planet."
Lv: "Viņi staigā starp izstādēm, pārdomādami idejas.
En: They walk among the exhibits, contemplating ideas.
Lv: Mārtiņam ļoti patīk kosmosa izstādē demonstrētās kapsulas un raķetes.
En: Mārtiņš is very fond of the capsules and rockets demonstrated in the space exhibition.
Lv: Sofija turpretī interesējas par vēju turbīnām un saules paneļiem.
En: Sofija, on the other hand, is interested in wind turbines and solar panels.
Lv: Viņi nespēj nonākt pie vienošanās.
En: They can't come to an agreement.
Lv: "Es teikšu – kosmoss ir pilns ar iespējām," norāda Mārtiņš, neraugoties uz Sofijas nopūtām.
En: "I'll say – space is full of opportunities," points out Mārtiņš, ignoring Sofija's sighs.
Lv: Viņa skeptiski skatās uz zvaigžņotajiem displejiem.
En: She skeptically looks at the starry displays.
Lv: "Bet kā tas palīdzēs mūsu pasaulei?
En: "But how will that help our world?"
Lv: "Viņi pagriežas un nonāk negaidītā vietā – pie interaktīvas izstādes par asteroīdu ieguvi.
En: They turn and find themselves in an unexpected place – at an interactive exhibit about asteroid mining.
Lv: Abi apstājas, apjukuši un ieintriģēti.
En: Both stop, confused and intrigued.
Lv: Uz lielā ekrāna demonstrētas metodes, kā iegūt vērtīgus resursus no asteroīdiem, kas riņķo ap zemi.
En: On the big screen, methods are shown for extracting valuable resources from asteroids orbiting the earth.
Lv: Sofijas acis mirdz entuziasmā.
En: Sofija's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm.
Lv: "Vai tas nav brīnums?
En: "Isn't that a wonder?"
Lv: " viņa jautā.
En: she asks.
Lv: Mārtiņš piekrīt.
En: Mārtiņš agrees.
Lv: "Mēs varētu izpētīt veidu, kā šos resursus izmantot ilgtspējīgai enerģijai," viņš piedāvā.
En: "We could explore ways to use these resources for sustainable energy," he suggests.
Lv: Viņi abi saprot, ka šī ir ideja, kas apvieno Mārtiņa sapņus ar Sofijas sapratni par nepieciešamību.
En: They both realize that this is an idea that combines Mārtiņš's dreams with Sofija's understanding of necessity.
Lv: Viņi sāk sarunāties par projektu plānu—ilgtspējīgu resursu ieguvi asteroīdos.
En: They begin to discuss the project plan—sustainable resource extraction from asteroids.
Lv: Kad diena beidzas, un viņi iznāk no muzeja, Mārtiņš apzinās, cik svarīgi ir klausīties citos.
En: As the day ends, and they exit the museum, Mārtiņš realizes the importance of listening to others.
Lv: Savukārt Sofija jūtas atvērta jaunām, pat utopiskām idejām.
En: Meanwhile, Sofija feels open to new, even utopian ideas.
Lv: Viņi sajūsmināti un vienoti sāk darbu pie sava projekta, zinot, ka šoreiz abi ir tikpat labi kā vienoti.
En: Excited and united, they start working on their project, knowing that this time they are as good as united.
Lv: Rīga Zinātnes muzejs iedvesmo jaunas paaudzes, un šodien tā deva ne tikai iedvesmu zinātnei, bet arī abu draudzību.
En: The Rīga Science Museum inspires new generations, and today it provided not only inspiration for science but also strengthened their friendship.
Vocabulary Words:
- creak: čīkstēšana
- enthusiasm: entuz
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fluid fluent Dorg.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Welcome to Fluent Fiction Latvian, the podcast where we bring
you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode,
we'll present a short story in both English and Latvian
with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension.
Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll journey with Martin's and Sophigia as
they find inspiration at the Riga Science Museum for a
groundbreaking project that blends dreams of space exploration with sustainable innovation,
sparking a new found unity in their partnership.
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Speaker 1 (01:48):
Prig xinatns mose dorvis at verserclos chik stssion, Martin chen
sofi EyeT eksha, leo, enthusiasm apgartz kanbars at krspilniyo time,
Martin on sofia is shater concred merg address ideas projectum
(02:09):
us vat gay damasi stade kasbu to la bak cosmos
way atonoema energia yo Time, Martin at sumrzokas wages, snags, debasies,
sofie irnayas s doomica mumswaidad. Concentrats is called correalistic, is
(02:30):
called quotadu kuwaram ismantot planet is lava vini is taigastar,
pistadem pardo madame days, martinum luoti pati cosmos istada, demonstrata
as capsules on rachetas sofia tur pretty intersese Pervey turbina
on sauus panelium vinni espe no ape vi and oceanas
(02:55):
estag sho cosmos er pilon serespem nourad Martin rogotes Sofi
is no puta vinie skeptiskis katasus not am display m
but katas palides mosu pasole vinnipagriges on monac negadita vieta
interactives stads per asteroid iegu abbi apsteis APUs on i
(03:21):
intrigieti uzlila a crown demonstrats methods cayegud vertigus resources no
asteroidium casriinto abseeme Sophie is at smirt enthusiasma white as
snow brinums winne yota Martin spiecrite masarat is petit vdu
(03:45):
cashos resources is mantot ilkspeege energ a mini dava viinni
abbi saprot cashier ideo Martin Sofi is separate per nepeb
vinni sak sarnates per project plan ilkspeigu resurs AsteroidOS kadiana
(04:07):
baydes and ving isnag no musey Martin chabzinas six varigir
clos Titus Savukard, Sofia utes at Vartajona but utopi is
come ideyam Vini sayus manat On Vienna sag Darbu p
sav projecta, xinos abtk Patlabica Vien, Trig Xinatna's musees edvs
(04:32):
Moja spauds on Jodenta devonk edvs. Musinatne bei abu drauib.
Speaker 3 (04:39):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
Trig Xinatn's muse d'rvis at verserclusu chiek station on, Martin
sofi id sharleel enthusiasm.
Speaker 3 (04:56):
The doors of the Rigas Science Museum open with a
quiet creek, and Martin's and Sofia enter with great enthusiasm.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Apkarts kan Barns, miklun zinat kars pilny Yo.
Speaker 3 (05:08):
Time around them, children's laughter and questions full of curiosity
can be heard.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Martin Chun sofi is Sheeter konkret mer atrest Ide, savam
Zinatn's projectam uz Veratu gay dama zinat Stade.
Speaker 3 (05:29):
Martin's and Sofia are here with a specific goal to
find an idea for their science project to win the
upcoming science fair.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Kazbu tou la bak cosmos vey Atoema and Erdia.
Speaker 3 (05:42):
What would be better space or renewable energy?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yaotai martinch atsumrzokasvagnesnagts debassies.
Speaker 3 (05:52):
Asked Martin's his eyes shining like stars in the night sky.
Speaker 1 (05:56):
Sofi irunayas is doomai Kamun's by a concentretsu is called
correalists called quota is montotlaba.
Speaker 3 (06:10):
Sofaiya spoke up. I think we should focus on something realistic,
something we can use for the good of the planet.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Vigi stai gastar pista deem pardo madem days.
Speaker 3 (06:22):
They walk among the exhibits contemplating ideas.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
Martinam luo tu pati cosmos istad de Monstrata's capsules on rats.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Martins is very fond of the capsules and rockets demonstrated
in the space exhibition.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Sofia Turpretti intersees perve turbina on sus panelium.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
Sofia, on the other hand, is interested in wind turbines
and solar panels.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Vignesp pevienshas.
Speaker 3 (06:57):
They can't come to an agreement.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Este cosmos serpiesm noura de martinch neragotes sofi is noa.
Speaker 3 (07:09):
I'll say space is full of opportunities, points out Martins,
ignoring Sofia's size.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Vnesceptiskis katasus m display m.
Speaker 3 (07:20):
She skeptically looks at the story displays but katas polydesmusu
pa sole, But how will that help our world?
Speaker 1 (07:30):
Vinnipagriges monacita vieta pe. Interactives istads per asteroid yegu.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
They turn and find themselves in an unexpected place at
an interactive exhibit about asteroid minings as intrigueti. Both stop,
confused and intrigued.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Uzliela ekran de monstrats methods caye gut vertigus sours no
asteroideum caserinto abzem.
Speaker 3 (08:05):
On the big screen, methods are shown for extracting valuable
resources from asteroids orbiting the Earth.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Sofius atismirt enthusiasma.
Speaker 3 (08:16):
Sofia's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Vita snow brinums.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Isn't that a wonder.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
Vineyata, she asks Martins. Pie crete Martin's degrees masarat is
petit vedu casius resources ismantot ilgspege and erdie Chida.
Speaker 3 (08:43):
We could explore ways to use these resources for sustainable energy,
he suggests.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Vin abisap kashide Martin sofib.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
They both realize that this is an idea that combines
martins streams with Sofia's understanding of necessity.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Vingi sak sarnats par proyec to plan ilkspege asteroidus.
Speaker 3 (09:15):
They begin to discuss the project plan Sustainable Resource Extraction
from asteroids.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Kadiena baydss u isnag no muse Martin chabzinas six swarigirklous.
Speaker 3 (09:31):
As the day ends and they exit the museum, Martins
realizes the importance of listening to others.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Savukart sofi juts atwartea but up is kam idea.
Speaker 3 (09:44):
Meanwhile, Sofia feels open to new, even utopian ideas.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Vingi sayus manat um vieno sagdar project zinosa vien.
Speaker 3 (10:00):
Excited and united, they start working on their project, knowing
that this time they are as good as united.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
Riga zinats muses spauds musina teri abud.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
The Riga Science Museum inspires new generations and today it
provided not only inspiration for science, but also strengthen their friendship.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Latvian, then in English.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Cheek Stessshian, cheek Stassian, cheek stashion, Creek, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, zincr, zincar, zincar, curiosity, mertis, mertis, mertis,
(11:10):
go atya no yama at yama at yaoyam, renewable, realist,
diisco realist, disco realist, disco realistic, Pard Madame, Pard, Madame Madame.
Speaker 3 (11:29):
Contemplating, capsulus, capsulus, capsulus, capsules, turbina, turbina, tourbina, turbines VA,
oceanas voces VN oceans. Agreement Yes, pay is, yes, pays yes,
(11:49):
pa is opportunities.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
Nerogoti is near, agoti is neragot is, ignoring, skeptiski, skeptiski,
scpetiscy skeptically. Nega data nega data, negae data unexpected. Interactivas, interactives, interactives.
Speaker 3 (12:15):
Interactive Yeah good, yeah good, yeah good. Extracting resources resources
resources resources rinto rinto, rinto, orbiting, ilk pay egay ilk
pay e gay ilkdspey e gay Sustainable projectm PROJECTIM project
(12:41):
TM projects up vien no up vienno, up vien no
combines nepete chamebo, nepetabu nepetbu necessity Yeah, goovy yeah, gooovy yeah, goovy.
Speaker 5 (13:00):
Extract vien vien vien United Deva Deva Deva provided, step Renai,
step Renai, Steprenai, strengthened yin' trijet yin trijet ein trijet.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
Intrigued, mirts mirtz, mirtz, sparkle, utopiscam utopiskam utopiscame utopian ed yed.
Speaker 3 (13:37):
Inspiration.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
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Welcome to Fluent Fiction Latvian, the podcast where we bring
you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode,
we'll present a short story in both English and Latvian
with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension.
Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll journey with Martin's and Sophigia as
they find inspiration at the Riga Science Museum for a
groundbreaking project that blends dreams of space exploration with sustainable innovation,
sparking a new found unity in their partnership.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Right after this commercial break.
Speaker 4 (00:45):
At fluent Fiction, we're not just telling stories. We're bringing
the world together by learning to understand each other. By
subscribing to Fluent Fiction Plus. At plus dot Fluentfiction dot org,
you do more than just remove ads. You support a
platform form bridging global language differences, one story at a time.
Your subscription not only guarantees you an uninterrupted narrative, it
(01:08):
also sustains our mission to bring stories in diverse languages
to everyone. It's simple. Visit plus dot Fluentfiction dot org
and become a Plus subscriber today. When you do, you
become a champion for global language learning and enjoy an
ad free experience. So please join us at plus dot
fluentfiction dot org. Let's transform the way we experience the
(01:31):
power of stories. Your journey awaits at plus dot fluentfiction
dot org. Together we can keep the world's stories flowing.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Prig xinatns mose dorvis at verserclos chik stssion, Martin chen
sofi EyeT eksha, leo, enthusiasm apgartz kanbars at krspilniyo time,
Martin on sofia is shater concred merg address ideas projectum
(02:09):
us vat gay damasi stade kasbu to la bak cosmos
way atonoema energia yo Time, Martin at sumrzokas wages, snags, debasies,
sofie irnayas s doomica mumswaidad. Concentrats is called correalistic, is
(02:30):
called quotadu kuwaram ismantot planet is lava vini is taigastar,
pistadem pardo madame days, martinum luoti pati cosmos istada, demonstrata
as capsules on rachetas sofia tur pretty intersese Pervey turbina
on sauus panelium vinni espe no ape vi and oceanas
(02:55):
estag sho cosmos er pilon serespem nourad Martin rogotes Sofi
is no puta vinie skeptiskis katasus not am display m
but katas palides mosu pasole vinnipagriges on monac negadita vieta
interactives stads per asteroid iegu abbi apsteis APUs on i
(03:21):
intrigieti uzlila a crown demonstrats methods cayegud vertigus resources no
asteroidium casriinto abseeme Sophie is at smirt enthusiasma white as
snow brinums winne yota Martin spiecrite masarat is petit vdu
(03:45):
cashos resources is mantot ilkspeege energ a mini dava viinni
abbi saprot cashier ideo Martin Sofi is separate per nepeb
vinni sak sarnates per project plan ilkspeigu resurs AsteroidOS kadiana
(04:07):
baydes and ving isnag no musey Martin chabzinas six varigir
clos Titus Savukard, Sofia utes at Vartajona but utopi is
come ideyam Vini sayus manat On Vienna sag Darbu p
sav projecta, xinos abtk Patlabica Vien, Trig Xinatna's musees edvs
(04:32):
Moja spauds on Jodenta devonk edvs. Musinatne bei abu drauib.
Speaker 3 (04:39):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
Trig Xinatn's muse d'rvis at verserclusu chiek station on, Martin
sofi id sharleel enthusiasm.
Speaker 3 (04:56):
The doors of the Rigas Science Museum open with a
quiet creek, and Martin's and Sofia enter with great enthusiasm.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Apkarts kan Barns, miklun zinat kars pilny Yo.
Speaker 3 (05:08):
Time around them, children's laughter and questions full of curiosity
can be heard.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Martin Chun sofi is Sheeter konkret mer atrest Ide, savam
Zinatn's projectam uz Veratu gay dama zinat Stade.
Speaker 3 (05:29):
Martin's and Sofia are here with a specific goal to
find an idea for their science project to win the
upcoming science fair.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Kazbu tou la bak cosmos vey Atoema and Erdia.
Speaker 3 (05:42):
What would be better space or renewable energy?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yaotai martinch atsumrzokasvagnesnagts debassies.
Speaker 3 (05:52):
Asked Martin's his eyes shining like stars in the night sky.
Speaker 1 (05:56):
Sofi irunayas is doomai Kamun's by a concentretsu is called
correalists called quota is montotlaba.
Speaker 3 (06:10):
Sofaiya spoke up. I think we should focus on something realistic,
something we can use for the good of the planet.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Vigi stai gastar pista deem pardo madem days.
Speaker 3 (06:22):
They walk among the exhibits contemplating ideas.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
Martinam luo tu pati cosmos istad de Monstrata's capsules on rats.
Speaker 3 (06:34):
Martins is very fond of the capsules and rockets demonstrated
in the space exhibition.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Sofia Turpretti intersees perve turbina on sus panelium.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
Sofia, on the other hand, is interested in wind turbines
and solar panels.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Vignesp pevienshas.
Speaker 3 (06:57):
They can't come to an agreement.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Este cosmos serpiesm noura de martinch neragotes sofi is noa.
Speaker 3 (07:09):
I'll say space is full of opportunities, points out Martins,
ignoring Sofia's size.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Vnesceptiskis katasus m display m.
Speaker 3 (07:20):
She skeptically looks at the story displays but katas polydesmusu
pa sole, But how will that help our world?
Speaker 1 (07:30):
Vinnipagriges monacita vieta pe. Interactives istads per asteroid yegu.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
They turn and find themselves in an unexpected place at
an interactive exhibit about asteroid minings as intrigueti. Both stop,
confused and intrigued.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Uzliela ekran de monstrats methods caye gut vertigus sours no
asteroideum caserinto abzem.
Speaker 3 (08:05):
On the big screen, methods are shown for extracting valuable
resources from asteroids orbiting the Earth.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Sofius atismirt enthusiasma.
Speaker 3 (08:16):
Sofia's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Vita snow brinums.
Speaker 3 (08:22):
Isn't that a wonder.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
Vineyata, she asks Martins. Pie crete Martin's degrees masarat is
petit vedu casius resources ismantot ilgspege and erdie Chida.
Speaker 3 (08:43):
We could explore ways to use these resources for sustainable energy,
he suggests.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Vin abisap kashide Martin sofib.
Speaker 3 (08:59):
They both realize that this is an idea that combines
martins streams with Sofia's understanding of necessity.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Vingi sak sarnats par proyec to plan ilkspege asteroidus.
Speaker 3 (09:15):
They begin to discuss the project plan Sustainable Resource Extraction
from asteroids.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Kadiena baydss u isnag no muse Martin chabzinas six swarigirklous.
Speaker 3 (09:31):
As the day ends and they exit the museum, Martins
realizes the importance of listening to others.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
Savukart sofi juts atwartea but up is kam idea.
Speaker 3 (09:44):
Meanwhile, Sofia feels open to new, even utopian ideas.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Vingi sayus manat um vieno sagdar project zinosa vien.
Speaker 3 (10:00):
Excited and united, they start working on their project, knowing
that this time they are as good as united.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
Riga zinats muses spauds musina teri abud.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
The Riga Science Museum inspires new generations and today it
provided not only inspiration for science, but also strengthen their friendship.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Latvian, then in English.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Cheek Stessshian, cheek Stassian, cheek stashion, Creek, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm, zincr, zincar, zincar, curiosity, mertis, mertis, mertis,
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go atya no yama at yama at yaoyam, renewable, realist,
diisco realist, disco realist, disco realistic, Pard Madame, Pard, Madame Madame.
Speaker 3 (11:29):
Contemplating, capsulus, capsulus, capsulus, capsules, turbina, turbina, tourbina, turbines VA,
oceanas voces VN oceans. Agreement Yes, pay is, yes, pays yes,
(11:49):
pa is opportunities.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
Nerogoti is near, agoti is neragot is, ignoring, skeptiski, skeptiski,
scpetiscy skeptically. Nega data nega data, negae data unexpected. Interactivas, interactives, interactives.
Speaker 3 (12:15):
Interactive Yeah good, yeah good, yeah good. Extracting resources resources
resources resources rinto rinto, rinto, orbiting, ilk pay egay ilk
pay e gay ilkdspey e gay Sustainable projectm PROJECTIM project
(12:41):
TM projects up vien no up vienno, up vien no
combines nepete chamebo, nepetabu nepetbu necessity Yeah, goovy yeah, gooovy yeah, goovy.
Speaker 5 (13:00):
Extract vien vien vien United Deva Deva Deva provided, step Renai,
step Renai, Steprenai, strengthened yin' trijet yin trijet ein trijet.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
Intrigued, mirts mirtz, mirtz, sparkle, utopiscam utopiskam utopiscame utopian ed yed.
Speaker 3 (13:37):
Inspiration.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
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