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3. What happens when a rocket falls into a black hole?
a. a plant whose long green leaves are used in salads

b. to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success

c. a large cylinder-shaped object that is used for space travel

4. The launch of the rocket was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
a. to begin something new such as a plan or business

b. an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water

c. the introduction of a new product or service for sale to the public

Time to listen

Listen to a poem and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.*

1. The night has come, but not too

2. The is sinking silently behind the sky.

3. There is no in earth or heaven other than the cold light of

4. The first watch of the night is given to the red planet

5. A hero’s is gleaming from the blue tent above.

Time to speak

Suppose you are Maya and your parents are furious with you, share your experience
with your parents and apologise to them for your actions. Complete the conversation
and enact it in the class.

Maya, we never I am so sorry.
expected such I should have
behaviour from you. thought clearly
You were extremely before acting.
irresponsible.

We were very
Actually, Ava
worried about you all
wanted to see
when we couldn’t find
Pluto and she
you anywhere. What
insisted.....
happened with you all
in space?

* For listening text, turn to page 154.
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