Class 9 English Unit 10: Reading I: A Message from Another Planet
Unit 10: The Earth and Space
Getting Started (9 Hours)
Let the students discuss the earth and space based on the picture given in the textbook.
Picture 1 is related to an astronaut who seems to be leaving Earth. Astronauts live and work in space, conducting experiments to expand our knowledge of the cosmos. They wear special space suits to protect themselves from extreme temperatures and the lack of air in space. Astronauts often spend months aboard the International Space Station, orbiting Earth at a speed of 28,000 km/h.
Picture 2 is the planet Saturn. Saturn, the second-largest planet in our solar system, is famous for its magnificent rings made of ice and rock. Its atmosphere is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, creating beautiful bands and storms visible from space. Despite being a gas giant, Saturn is so light that it could float in water if there were a large enough ocean.
Picture 3 is a rocket probably just launched as it is crossing the clouds. Rockets use controlled explosions to generate thrust, allowing them to break free of Earth's gravity and enter space. They play a vital role in space exploration, enabling the launch of satellites, probes, and manned spacecraft. In recent years, innovations like reusable rockets have made space travel more affordable and sustainable.
Picture 4 looks like a UFO. UFOs are mysterious objects in the sky that cannot be immediately identified as aircraft or natural phenomena. They have been the subject of speculation, with some associating them with aliens, while others seek scientific explanations. Governments and scientists continue to investigate UFO sightings to determine their origins and credibility.
Reading I: A Message from Another Planet
Alien Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iEDMps5P-I
Vocabulary
· saucer /ˈsɔːsə/ - noun - a small shallow dish
· spaceship /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/ - noun - a vehicle designed for space travel
· vessel /ˈvɛsl/ - noun - a container or ship
· flashing /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ - verb - shining brightly or suddenly
· couch /kaʊtʃ/ - noun - a piece of furniture for sitting or lying on
· broadcasts /ˈbrɔːdkɑːsts/ - noun - transmissions of information via media
· appliances /əˈplaɪənsɪz/ - noun - devices or machines for household use
· stepped /stɛpt/ - verb - moved by lifting and placing the foot
· enormous /ɪˈnɔːməs/ - adjective - very large
A. Find the words from the story that are either opposite or similar to the words below. (Answers only)
a. dawn (opposite) - twilight d. modern (similar) - advanced
b. shining (similar) – flashing e. descended (opposite) – ascended
c. took off (opposite) - landed f. great (similar) – enormous
B. Match the words with their meanings. (Answers only)
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Column A |
Column B |
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a. saucer |
a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on |
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b. spaceship |
a ship or large boat |
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c. vessel |
a vehicle that travels in space, carrying people |
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d. flashing |
shorts bursts of bright light |
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e. couch |
a long comfortable seat |
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f. broadcast |
to send out a program on television or radio |
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g. appliance |
a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home |
C. Put the following events in the correct order. (Answer only)
a. Suren had been fishing when he saw a bright object over the Sunkoshi River.
b. When Suren went closer to the vessel, he was pulled into it.
c. A voice welcomed him and asked him to sit on the couch.
d. They wanted to send a message to the leader of Nepal and the world.
e. They gave Suren a tiny computer.
f. The spaceship landed back on the bank of the Sunkoshi River.
g. Suren wondered whether he had been dreaming.
D. Answer these questions.
a. At first when Suren saw the bright object, he thought it might be a helicopter going to Diktel.
b. Suren had seen such a spaceship before in the movie.
c. Suren was shocked and frightened when he was drawn inside the vessel.
d. They had known about Suren with the help of a long-distance listening device.
e. They manage their resources by recycling on their planet.
f. Suren expressed his inability to deliver a message at first because he thought people would not believe his story.
g. They wanted to pass on a message that every city should have a collection center for recycling waste materials.
h. Yes, I think people will believe Suren's story because of a tiny computer given to him.
Pronunciation
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv7cBMCBUdk
Listen to your teacher. What sounds do the final '-ed' in these words make? Put the words in the correct box.
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/t/ |
/d/ |
/id/ |
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Walked /wɔːkt/ Passed /pɑːst/ Asked /ɑːskt/ Finished /ˈfɪn.ɪʃt/ |
Opened /ˈəʊ.pənd/ Frightened /ˈfraɪ.tənd/ |
Landed /ˈlæn.dɪd/ Ascended /əˈsen.dɪd/ Recorded /rɪˈkɔː.dɪd/ |
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