Space Colonization: Future or Fantasy

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

4

Lesson

№ 81

Learning objectives

• 10.4.5Deduce meaning from context in extended texts on a wide range of familiar general and academic topics, as well as on some unfamiliar topics
• 10.5.6Write coherently at the level of the text, using a variety of connectors on familiar general and academic topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   A colony on Mars must be self-sufficient because supply ships from Earth are too expensive. What does "self-sufficient" mean in this sentence?

   Able to survive without outside help Built to carry hundreds of tourists Depending on weekly deliveries from Earth Designed only for short space flights
2. 2
   Choose the best connector: "The journey to Mars is long and dangerous. ____, many scientists believe it is worth the risk."

   For instance In addition Nevertheless Therefore
3. 3
   Astronauts on the station float because of microgravity. What does "microgravity" mean here?

   Extreme cold temperatures High radiation levels Strong air pressure Very weak gravity